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Tuesday, August 15, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.
and unanimous) approved as Y PP recommended by the City Administrative Officer with
the exceptions of C -2, C -3 and C -6 as noted.
C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES
The following minutes were approved as amended (4 -0 -1, Councilman Reiss absent):
Wednesday, July 12, 1989 at 4:00 p.m.
C -2 GOLF COURSE PROJECT
Consideration of approving plans and specs for "Water Storage Tank at Golf City
Course," City Plan No. N -56L.
After brief discussion, it was moved by Rappa /Pinard (2 -2 -1, motion failed,
Councilmembers Settle and Dunin voting No, Reiss absent) to include a water pond
as a part of the project.
Upon general consensus, this item was continued for a full complement of the
Council.
C -3 CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Council considered improving plans and specifications for "Creek Improvement
Project: Old Garden Creek - Center Street to 250' southerly," City Plan No
J -14H, engineer's estimate $39,000.
After brief discussion, it was moved by Settle /Pinard (4 -0 -1, Councilman Reiss
absent) that this item set for a future meeting as a business item.
C -4 POLICE DISPATCH HARDWARE
Moved by Settle /Pinard (4 -0 -1, Councilman Reiss absent) to adopt Resolution No.
6663 authorizing staff to obtain bids for purchase of EVEREX computer equipment
and authorizing Administrative Officer to award contract to lowest bidder not
to exceed $60,000 as recommended.
C -5 AWARD OF BID
Moved by Settle /Pinard (4 -0 -1, Councilman Reiss absent) Resolution No. 6664 was
adopted awarding bid for "Senior Center Rehabilitation Project" to Development
Services in the amount of $218,424 as recommended.
C -6 THURSDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES (File No. 476)
Council considered the adoption of ordinances amending the Municipal Code related
to Thursday Night Activities.
Due to the lateness in Council receipt of this report, moved by Settle /Pinard
(4 -0 -1, Councilman Reiss absent) that this item be continued to date certain 1
Tuesday, September 5, 1989.
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Tuesday, August 15, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.
Councilman Reiss took his place at the dial.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. APPEAL - ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (File No. 407)
Council consideration of: 1) City providing financial assistance to owners of
the Biddle House to assure timely restoration and preservation, and 2) an appeal
by Citizens to Protect the Biddle House of Architectural Review Commission
approval of four studio apartments behind the house; 559 Pismo St; Eugenia efty
DeForrest, owner (continued from 6/6/89).
Randy Rossi, Interim Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report
with the recommendation that council indicate support of one of the approaches
indicated in the staff report as outlined: 1) authorize the Community
Development Director to negotiate with property owners and assemble necessary
agreements; and 2) continue action on the appeal until one of the approaches
indicated in the staff report is sucessfully executed.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Martha Stewart, 1053 Islay, spoke in support of her appeal.
Ken Haoaard, spoke in support of preservation of the Biddle House.
Don Cutter, spoke in support of the appeal.
Steve Lester, 2220 Escuela, spoke in support of the DeForrest's request and urged
Councils' financial assistance to preserve the Biddle House.
JoAnne DeForrest, owner of the Biddle House, spoke in support of her appeal.
Linda White, realtor and representing the applicant, spoke in support of the
DeForrest appeal.
Jamie Loves, 977 Buchon Street, urged the council to at least support upholding
the appeal at this time and continue consideration of the financial_ assistance.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Council held a lengthy discussion and asked a series of questions to the owner
concerning the purchase of the property and possible alternatives for its
financing.
Moved by Pinard /Ravva (5 -0) to adopt Resolution No. 6665 to uphold the appeal
of the Architectural Review Commission's action to approve the three -unit
apartment building behind the Biddle House. Upon general consensus, a Council
Subcommittee was formed (Reiss /Rappa) to work with staff and the property owners
to identify possible alternatives for resolution of the Biddle House financial
assistance issue.
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Tuesday, August 15, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.
At 8:45 p.m. Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
At 9:00 p.m. City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present.
2. APPEAL - ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (File No. 407)
Council continued a public hearing to consider an appeal by Marshall
Ochylski of an Architectural Review Commission action denying a request for a
revised signage program at Pacific Coast Center, 81 Higuera Street; Interwest
Investment Group, applicant (continued from 8/1/89).
Randy Rossi, Interim Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report
stating that the Council at its August 1 meeting had held a meeting to consider
the appeal. The Council wished to see how the signs would look on the building
and requested the applicant to prepare an exhibit better illustrating how the
projecting signs and identification logo would appear from Higuera Street. He
was recommending that Council, after review of the signs, adopt the resolution
in the packet (Resolution No. 2) to uphold the appeal and approve the projecting
signs and logo.
Mayor Dunin declared-the public hearing open.
Marshall Ochvlski spoke in support of his appeal.
Pierre Rademaker, 38 Higuera Street, graphic designer representing the appellant,
explained the signage program and spoke in support of the appeal.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After discussion, it was moved.by Pinard /Reiss to adopt Resolution No. 6666 (5-
0) upholding the appeal with the finding that these signs were allowed in zero
setback zones.
Moved by Ravoa /Settle (2 -3, Councilmembers Pinard, Reiss and Dunin voting No)
to approve a monument sign at the front center of the building to the approval
of the Community Development Director and that a wall mural sign on the north
side be allowed. Motion failed.
3. TENTATIVE MAP - SOUTH HIGUERA STREET (File No. 410)
Council held a public .hearing to consider approving a request for a tentative
map for Tract 1673 creating a 36 -unit commercial condominium at 3440 South
Higuera Street; San Luis Creek Associate, applicants.
Randy Rossi, Interim Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report
with the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution approving the tentative
map subject to the conditions and findings noted.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
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Vic Montaomerv, spoke in support of approving the tentative map and clarified
questions raised by Councilmembers.
At 10:15 p.m. Councilman Reiss left the meeting.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After discussion, moved by Raona /Pinard (3 -1 -1 Councilman Reiss absent,
Councilman Settle voting no) to adopt Resolution No. 6667 granting approval of
the tentative map for Tract 1673 with amendments as discussed this evening
(please see File #410 for specific conditions).
4. TENT PERMIT (File No. 812)
Council held a public hearing to consider a request to allow a tent to be
constructed at Santa Rosa Park for purposes of conducting religious meetings and
to consider appeals by James Wenzel of actions by the City Fire and Recreation
Departments denying related permit applications; James Wenzel, applicant.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
, representing James Wenzel, 2374 Augusta Street, spoke in support of
Mr. Wenzel's appeal.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After discussion, moved by Ravva /Pinard (3 -1 -1, Mayor Dunin voting no, Councilman
Reiss absent) Resolution No. 6668 was adopted denying the application for a tent
permit and upholding actions by the Recreation Director and Fire Marshall to deny
related administrative permits as recommended by staff.
5. PARKING USER FEES (File No. 554)
Council held a publc hearing to consider establishing parking user fees for
Railroad Square property owners and businesses at a rate of $12 per space per
month.
At the request of staff and upon general Council consensus, this item was
continued to date certain'Tuesday, September 5, 1989 (5 -0).
6. TREE REGULATIONS (File No. 505)
Council considered an ordinance to amend the Municipal Code regarding tree
regulations for addressing problems with planting, maintaining and preservation
of trees in the city.
Due to the lateness of the hour, upon general Council consensus, this item was
continued to the next available meeting (tentatively set for 09/05/89).
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7. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (File No. 1042)
Council considered amending the Human Relations Commission's enabling ordinance
and bylaws to be consistent with the recently adopted Advisory Body Handbook.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment, none was forthcoming.
Moved by Ravva /Pinard Ordinance No. 1150 was introduced to print to amend the
functions of the Human Relations Commission as recommended (3 -1 -1 Councilman
Settle voting No, Councilman Reiss absent).
Moved by Rappa /Pinard Resolution No. 6669 was adopted (3 -1 -1, Councilman Settle
voting No, Councilman Reiss absent) to approve the bylaws as amended.
S. STREET CLOSURE (File No. 535)
Council considered a request by residents of Rachel Street for temporary or
permanent closure of through circulation for Rachel Street in conjunction with
the Fairview Station residential condominium project proposed at the southwestern
corner of Florence Avenue and Bushnell Street.
Randy Rossi, Interim Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda
report with the recommendation that Council provide direction to the Planning
Commission regarding the temporary and /or permanent closure of Rachel Street to
through traffic. Staff was recommending that due to the anticipated increase
of traffic levels on Rachel Street, that it would not warrant a temporary or
permanent closure and that negative impacts including the creation of two long
dead end street systems and constraints to emergency services would outweigh any
benefit to neighborhood and residents and therefore recommended that neither a
temporary or a permanent street closure would be appropriate.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. None was forthcoming.
Upon general consensus, Council supported staff's Alternative No. 2 to direct
the Planning Commission that a trial or temporary closure should be discouraged,
and Bishop Street used if possible. No permanent closure to be allowed.
11:30 p.m., there being no further business to come before the City Council,
Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Monday, Augus az at 9:00 a.m.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 9/19/89
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