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Tuesday, September 19, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.
Personnel Director; Vicki Finucane, Acting City Attorney;
Bill Hetland, Utilities Director; Keith opalewski, Parking
Program Coordinator
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PUBLIC COMMENT
P.C.I. Janet Kourakis, 1577 Tanglewood Drive, requested that Council correct
what she felt was an inequity in the Water Conservation Program, as to when
meters are read.
After brief discussion, staff was directed to report back at the September 26,
1989, meeting when other related water issues are to be discussed.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Settle /Ravpa (5 -0) the Consent Calendar was unanimously approved as
recommended by the City Administrative Officer.
C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Tuesday, August 1, 1989, at 7:00 P.M.
Tuesday, August 15, 1989, at 7:00 P.M.
Monday, August 21, 1989, at 9:00 A.M.
Monday, August 28, 1989, at 12:10 P.M.
C -2 FINAL MAP APPROVAL - TANK FARM ROAD (File No. 410)
Resolution No. 6680 (5 -0) adopted approving final map for Tract 1359 located
at 1025 Tank Farm Road as recommended; Eastford, Ltd., subdivider
C -3 AWARD OF BID (File No. N -45Y)
Resolution No. 6681 (5 -0) adopted awarding contract to Serene Construction in
the amount of $36,441.00 for golf course safety screen and Mayor authorized to
execute contract documents as recommended.
C -4 ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CHUMASH MOBILEHOME PARK (File No. 428)
Resolution No. 6682 (5 -0) adopted authorizing City participation in assistance
program for Chumash Mobilehome Park and City Administrative Officer authorized
to execute necessary documents as recommended.
C -5 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AMENDMENT (File No. 630)
Resolution of Intention No. 6683 (5 -0) adopted approving an amendment to the
contract between PERS and the City of San Luis Obispo; and, Ordinance No. 1152
introduced to print authorizing an amendment to contract with PERS to add the
third level of the 1959 Survivor Benefit as recommended.
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C -6 CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT (File No. 102) 1
Resolution No. 6684 (5 -0) adopted confirming the appointment of Kenneth C.
Hampian to the position of Assistant City Administrative Officer effective
October 16, 1989 as recommended.
C -7 CLERICAL STAFFING (File No. 630)
Resolution No. 6685 (5 -0) adopted authorizing the reorganization of the City
Administrative Offices and City Clerk's Offices and addition of one clerical
position (Secretary II) approved as recommended.
C -8 CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND CITY CLERK COMPENSATION PLANS
(File No. 622)
Resolution Nos. 6686 and 6687 (5 -0) adopted adjusting salaries for the City
Administrative Officer and City Clerk as recommended.
C -9 CITY ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (File No. 601)
Resolution Nos._ 6688. 6689 and 6690 (5 -0) adopted approving employment
agreements with Jeffrey J. Jorgensen as City Attorney as recommended.
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PUBLIC HEARING
A. Moved by Reiss /Pinard that Item No. 3 (an appeal of Planning Commission's
decision for the Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, denying their use permit for a
fraternity house at 720 and 726 Foothill Boulevard) to be
continued to date certain, October 3, 1989. After discussion, Councilwoman
Pinard removed her second. It was then moved by Reiss / Dunin (2 -3,
Councilmembers Pinard, Rappa and Settle voting no) to continue this item to
the October 3, 1989 Meeting. Motion failed. Item to be heard as scheduled.
1. RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGULATIONS (File No. 463)
Mayor Dunin stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest.
Councilwoman Rappa read the following letter into the record:
"I would like to state for the record that I have no conflict of
interest on the subject of Commercial Rental Regulations for the
following reasons:
1. The only piece of rental property owned by my husband and myself is
located in an R -3 zone.
2. We annually renew our business license with the City of San Luis
Obispo for the above property.
3. Our property currently provides the required parking under current
city ordinance.
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Tuesday, September 19, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.
Councilmembers Settle, Reiss and Pinard declared no conflict, Vice -Mayor
Pinard presiding.
Randy Rossi, Interim Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the
agenda report with the recommendation that Council 1) concur with the Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact, and 2) introduce an ordinance to print
amending the zoning code as recommended by the Planning Commission. He then
went through the differences between the ordinance that was submitted by the
group for "Quality Neighborhoods" and the version recommended by the Planning
Commission.
Vice -Mayor Pinard opened the public hearing.
Dottie Connor, 216 Albert Drive, representing the Citizens for Quality
Neighborhoods, spoke in support of their ordinance, and urged the Council's
adoption.
GlennaDeane Dovev, a member of Quality Neighborhoods, reviewed some of the
differences between the City of Davis' ordinance, the ordinance proposed by
the Planning Commission and theirs (Quality Neighborhoods) urging support of
the ordinance they submitted.
John Cotton, 225 Albert Drive, also spoke in support of the Quality
Neighborhoods ordinance.
Carl Carlack, 1627 Phillips Lane, urged the Council to preserve the
neighborhoods and enact some type of ordinance for their protection.
Ritchie Ray Walker, 28 La Entrada, spoke in support of protection of
neighborhoods.
Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, supported the Quality Neighborhoods
ordinance.
Mary Ann Michaels, 1546 Oceanaire Drive, representing 21 residents, urged
adoption of the Quality Neighborhoods ordinance.
Markham Perris, representing the Student Body at Cuesta College, expressed
concern that the ordinance would have a negative impact on housing for
students and urged a 30 -day delay in order to provide an opportunity for
students to more clearly understand the impact that this ordinance would have
on their housing.
Ricardo Echeverria, 132 California Boulevard, ASI President, submitted a
letter requesting a 30 day continuance.
' Shirley Thomas, Venable Street, stated she was representing approximately 12
households, and also urged protection of residential neighborhoods.
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Larry Todd, Woodbridge Street, supported the Quality Neighborhoods ordinance.
Linda Lola, Sequoia Street, spoke on behalf of approximately 20 residents
urging support of the ordinance submitted by Quality Neighborhoods.
Phillip Peterson, Nipomo Street, also supported the Quality Neighborhoods
ordinance.
Harold Miller, 1740 Lee Ann Court, representing all 10 residents, spoke in
support of the ordinance to preserve local neighborhoods.
Walter K. Riley, Hermosa Way, supported the Quality Neighborhoods ordinance,
and urged protection of R -1 neighborhoods.
Lloyd Lamouria, Hathway Street, spoke in support of an ordinance to preserve
residential neighborhoods.
Curtis Gerald, West Street, representing his neighborhood, also supported the
Quality Neighborhoods ordinance.
Joanne Ruggles, Hathway Street, supported preserving R -1 neighborhoods.
Jim Creel, 922 Vista Collados, supported Quality Neighborhoods' ordinance.
Jean Gordon, 572 Foothill Boulevard, a student, urged a continuance to allow
sufficient time for the students to become familiar with these ordinances.
Glen Priddy, Montalban Street, spoke against the Quality Neighborhood
ordinance, did not want to see the City require a permit for residential use.
After discussion, moved by Ravva /Settle (4 -0 -1, Mayor Dunin absent) to
continue the public hearing portion to date certain, October 3, 1989.
Vice -Mayor Pinard then opened discussion for Council comments and questions.
Councilwoman Ravva stated she was supportive of the business license
requirement. She had concerns with the environmental analysis.
Councilman Settle urged support of an ordinance.that would protect the R -1
neighborhoods. He suggested that staff look at the penalty provisions
section in the ordinance, review the possiblity of providing relocation fees
for students, and could support an administrative use permit with the
landlord responsible for the rental of his housing.
Councilman Reiss favored requirement of a business license.
Councilwoman Pinard supported inclusion of a business license fee requiring a
permit where there were six or more persons living in a home.
After discussion, and upon general consensus, this item was recommended to
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come back at the October 3, 1989, Council Meeting with revisions as.discussed
by Council this evening.
9:20 p.m. Mayor Dunin declared a recess; 9:3I p.m. City Council reconvened,
all Councilmembers present.
2. APPEAL - ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an, appeal by Ed Gringrich of an
Architectural Review Commission decision to conditionally approve plan
revisions (mail Kiosk) to the Foothill Plaza Shopping Center (773 Foothill
Boulevard); Channel Lumber Company, owner (continued from 7/5/89).
Randy Rossi, Interim Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda
report with the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution denying the
appeal and upholding the Architectural Review Commission's action.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Ed Gringrich spoke in support of his appeal.)
Paul Ready supported the appeal, urging the Council to allow a non - conditional
demolition permit of the mail Kiosk.
Jeff Radina, owner of The Mailbox, supportedithe proposed change to the zoning
code to allow postal services in the C -N zone.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After brief discussion, moved by Rappa /Dunin (5 -0) Resolution No. 6691
adopted denying the appeal and upholding the Architectural Review Commission's
action without prejudice as found in Exhibit B.
It was then moved by Rappa /Settle (5 -0) to initiate a text amendment to the
commercial neighborhood (C -N) zoning standards to allow postal facilities.
3. APPEAL - PLANNING COMMISSION (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Jens Wessel, Alpha
Upsilon Fraternity, of a Planning commission 'decision to deny a use permit to
allow a fraternity house at 720 and 726 Foothill Boulevard.
Randy Rossi, Interim Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda
report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution upholding the
Planning Commission's action and denying the appeal.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.)
Jens Wessel, President of the fraternity, 726,Foothill Boulevard, spoke in
support of their appeal. j
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Wayne Crane, 726 Foothill, and a member of the fraternity, supported the
appeal, but urged that Council continue this item to allow an opportunity for
their attorney to be present.
John Sachs, Attorney representing about 200 residents, urged denial of the
permit.
Anna Barbosa, 233 Ferrini, urged denial of the permit.
Ms Deymever, representing a nearby sorority, spoke in support of the request
for the use permit.
Al Bonen, nearby property owner of the Lanai Apartments, urged denial of the
permit.
Frances Thomas, Chorro Street, spoke in support.
Hughes Angrafiano, 730 Foothill, spoke in support.
Eleanor Bonen, owner of the Lanai Apartments, urged denial of the use permit.
Lani Falum, spoke in support of the use permit.
Katherine Reed, Ferrini Road, was opposed to the use permit. '
Val Mylosevic, spoke against the use permit.
Eric Horton, Cooper Drive, opposed the use permit.
Vic Barbosa, opposed the use permit.
Daniel Nelson, spoke in support.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After brief discussion, moved by Rappa /Pinard (5 -0) Resolution No. 6692 was
adopted denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission's action as
recommended.
4. PARKING USER FEES (File No. 554)
Council held a public hearing to consider establishing parking user fees for
Railroad Square property owners and businessess (continued from 8/15/89 and
9/5/89).
Dave Romero, Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that 1) Council adopt a resolution approving the lease
agreement for property owners in the Railroad Square parking service area ,
establishing a $12.00 a space per month lease, and, 2) direct staff to begin
negotiations with Southern Pacific to secure additional parking in Railroad
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Square implementing qu pl enting other parking management techniques as outlined in the
.staff report.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Bud Beecher, representing the Alano Club, a non - profit organization, stated
that the fee for the parking spaces was more than their agency could afford
and would probably require them to move away from this area. He urged
Council's consideration for non - profit organizations, possibly allowing a
waiver or discount rate.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After discussion, moved by Dunin /Pinard (5 -0) Resolution No. 6693 was adopted
establishing parking user fees for Railroad Square property owners and
business, and approving the lease agreement with an amendment to delete the
section referencing parking meters, further that staff be directed to begin
negotiations with Southern Pacific to secure additional parking as recommended
in the staff report, and grant opportunity to Alano to apply for a fee waiver
as a non - profit organization.
5. APPEAL - TREE COMMITTEE (File No. 505)
' Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Donald Berry of a Tree
Committee decision to allow removal of two Monterey Pine trees at Space #87,
Chumash Village Mobilehome Park, 3057 South Higuera Street.
Dave Romero, Public works Director, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council adopt a resolution denying the appeal of Donald
Berry, and supporting the Tree Committee's decision to allow removal of the
two Montery Pine trees.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Donald Berry, appellant, spoke in support of his appeal.
Lorraine Davis, South Higuera Street, spoke in support of the appeal.
Helda Hunt supported the appeal.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After brief discussion, moved by Pinard /Settle (5 -0), Resolution No. 6694
adopted to uphold the appeal and deny the Tree Committee's decision allowing
removal of the two Monterey Pine trees.
6. PARKING STRUCTURE POLICY (File No. 554)
Council considered the adoption of a policy to eliminate subsidized parking
for users of public parking facilities including on- street spaces in the
downtown.
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Dave Romero, Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council, by motion, adopt a policy that the parking
program not provide free parking except as agreed on with the County Courts.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Crissa Hewitt, volunteer with the Art Center, urged denial of the policy or at
least allow for some volunteer waiver for members of the Art Center
Organization.
Dan Krieger agreed that volunteers should receive free parking and urged the
Council support that policy.
Ann Sinsheimer also spoke in support of some provision being made for
volunteers.
Mayor Dunin closed the public portion of the meeting.
After discussion, moved by Rapva /Settle (5 -0) to direct staff to report back
on a parking policy that would allow non - profit groups and volunteers to apply
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7. CHILDREN'S MUSEUM (File No. 700)
Council considered an interim Children's Museum to be located on City property
at 1010 Nipomo Street.
Randy Rossi, Interim Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda
report with the recommendation that staff be directed to draft an agreement
with Rob and Kathy Strong for temporary use of property at 1010 Nipomo Street
as Children's Museum, and direct staff to initiate appropriate rezoning of
property and general plan amendment.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Rob Strong spoke in support of the recommended staff's action.
Councilman Reiss expressed a concern about providing temporary storage
containers around the downtown area and urged the Council to direct staff to
find an appropriate place for these units, or look for some way to eliminate
them.
After discussion, moved by Raopa /Settle (5 -0) staff was directed to draft an
agreement for the temporary use of property at 1010 Nipomo Street, and
initiate appropriate rezoning of property and general plan amendment as
recommended. Further, that staff be directed to report back on storage I
arrangements.
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S. DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION (File No. 533)
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Council considered various timing alternatives to reconstruct sidewalks in the
downtown to Mission Style sidewalks.
Dave Romero, Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council, by motion, approve staff recommendation to follow
alternative #5, found in the staff report, at a $200,000.00 funding level.
After discussion, moved by Rappa /Dunin (5 -0) that this project be deferred
until the Council can review the Downtown Master Plan. Motion carried
unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS
COMM. 1. Staff directed to write letter to People's Kitchen explaining the
status of current housing plans for the homeless.
11:55 p.m., there being no further business to come before the City Council,
Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Tuesday,( tVtembyr_26, 1989, at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 10/30/89
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ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Pam,Voges, City
M I N U T E S
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1989 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Present: Vice -Mayor Peg Pinard, Councilmembers Penny Rappa,
Jerry Reiss, Allen K. Settle and Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Vicki
Finucane, Assistant City Attorney; Pam Voges, City
Clerk; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Mike Dolder,
Fire Chief; Bill Hetland, Utilities Director; Allen
Short, Water Division Manager
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