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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/21/1990324 ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Absent: City Staff M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1990 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALT. - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA Vice Mayor Jerry Reiss, Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Bill Roalman and Mayor Ron Dunin Councilwoman Penny Rappa Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Dave Romero, Public Works Director; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Mike Dolder, Fire Chief; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Dave Elliott, Administrative Analysit ----------------------------------------------- -- --- ---- --------------- ---- -- A. NO SMOKING PRESENTATION A presentation was made by Vivi Zigler, Board Member of the American Lung Association, to Vice -Mayor Reiss, thanking the City Council for their recent action to pass the Non - Smoking Ordinance. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Roalman/Pinard (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) the consent calendar was unanimously approved as recommended by the City Administrative Officer, with the exceptions of C -8, C -9, C -30 and C -11, as noted. C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES The minutes of Tuesday, June 19, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. were approved as amended. C -2 ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (File No. 410) Council considered acceptance of public improvements for Tract 1359, a 23 -lot planned residential subdivision located at 1024 Tank Farm Road; Eastfork, Ltd. /French, subdivider. Resolution No. 6852 (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) adopted accepting public improvements for Tract 1359 as recommended. 1 C 1 325 City Council Minutes page 2 Tuesday, August 21, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. C -3 FREEWAY SIGN LEGISLATION (File No. 424) Council considered a resolution asking the League of California Cities to sponsor legislation allowing local business signing along state highways. Resolution No. 6853 (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) adopted asking the League of California Cities to sponsor legislation allowing City- sponsored business logo signs along State highways as recommended. C -4 LEAGUE DELEGATE (File No. 362) Council.considered appointment of voting delegate and alternate to the Annual League of California Cities Conference. Moved by Roalman /Pinard (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) Mayor Dunin appointed as voting delegate and Vice -Navor Reiss as alternate to the League Annual conference as recommended. C -5 SOLID WASTE RATES AND RECYCLING IMPROVEMENTS (File No. 142) Council considered solid waste rates and recycling improvements. Ordinance No. 1178 given final passage regarding solid waste billing procedures, unauthorized dumping and landfill regulations, and Ordinance No. 1177 given final passage amending San Luis Garbage Companys franchise to require additional recycling services (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) as recommended. C -6 AREA COUNCIL JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (File No. 1151) Council considered ratifying the San Luis Obispo Area Coordinating Council Joint Powers Agreement related to transit services. Resolution No. 6854 (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) adopted ratifying the Joint Powers Agreement (Alit- 90 -CC) and its amendments between the City and member cities and the county, and allowing the Mayor to sign the JPA on behalf of the City as recommended. C -7 STREET ABANDANMENT - HASKINS STREET (File No. 535) Resolution No. 6855 (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) adopted showing intent to abandon Haskins Street and public hearing set for Tuesday, September 18, 1990 as recommended. C -8 FREE TRANSIT DAY (File No. 542) Council considered designating "Free Transit Day ". Councilman Reiss suggested that if the City was serious about transit, to look at this for at least a week as opposed to a day. 326 City Council Minutes Page 3 Tuesday, August 210 1990 - 7:00 p.m. After brief discussion moved by Reiss /Pinard (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) Resolution No. 6856 adopted designating the week of October 1, 1990 as "Free Transit week ". C -9 STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION - CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE (File No. 457) Council considered a recommendation by the Cultural Heritage Committee to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Mayor Dunin requested that an additional statement be included in the resolution to clarify to the public that the criteria set forth is for information only and that the standards were voluntary. After brief discussion, moved by Dunin / Roalman (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) Resolution No. 6857 was adopted amending the City's Historical Preservation Program Guidelines (1987) to incorporate standards for rehabilitation that have been established by the U. S.-Secretary of Interior, with clarification that the guidelines are informational only. C -10 PUBLIC ART PROJECT (File No. 477) Council considered approving the public art selection for Palm Street Parking Structure located at 842 Palm Street. This would include the selection of copper palm tree sculptures created by Robin Smith and Randy Augsberger for the Palm Street Parking Structure with authorization for the CAD to eater into a contract with the artists, not to ezceed $9,000. Mayor Dunin stated this item was requested to be pulled by a member or the public. Dan Krieger, a member of the Cultural Heritage Committee, felt that the Palm Street design had very little to do with what Chinatown was all about and urged Council to either refer this to the Cultural Heritage Committee, or deny the project. Howard Louis, owner of Ah Louis, also stated his opposition to the proposed art project for review and recommendation of using palm trees which were not historical and did not depict this part of town. After brief discussion moved by Roalman /Pinard (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rapper absent) to refer this item to the Cultural Heritage Committee for additional review. Notion carried. C -11 TROLLEY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (File No. 542) Council considered a trolley demonstration project lease extension. Councilman Reiss requested that the program continue through the Christmas I Season Holidays. 327 City Council Minutes Page 4 Tuesday, August 21, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. After brief discussion, moved by Pinard /Roalman (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) the Downtown Trolley Demonstration Program was extended for a period of two months, from the current expiration date of October 2, 1990, through the end of the year. Notion carried unanimoulsy. C -12 RODRIGUEZ ADOBE (File No. 410 -1750) Council considered a request for proposals for the Rodrigues Adobe.. Staff directed to issue the Rodrigues Adobe request for proposal as recommended. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS C.L.1. Councilman Roalman reported that the Homeless Shelter is scheduled to open on August 31, 1990. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC HEARINGS Moved by Pinard /Roalman (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) that Items 5 and 6 be continued to date certain, September 18, 1990, at the request of the applicants, and Item 4, which is being continued for a full complement of the Council. 1. APPEAL - 756 SANTA ROSA (File No. 407) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Steven R. Wathen of a Planning Commission action to deny a variance to parking requirements for an office and apartments located at the east corner of Santa Rosa and Peach Street (Application V1481); Steven R. Wathen, applicant. Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution upholding the Planning Commission decision and deny the variance for a reduced parking for an office and apartments at 756 Santa Rosa Street, from six spaces to four spaces, or to allow tandem parking spaces (which encroach in the required setback area) for non- residential uses. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Steve Wathen, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the appeal. Mr. Greenfield, applicant, spoke in support of the appeal. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. After brief discussion, moved by Reiss /Roalman (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) Resolution No. 6858 adopted, as amended, to uphold the appeal from the action of the Planning Commission and approve variance application VI481, to allow one tandem space to accommodate the additional required parking based City Council Minutes Page 5 Tuesday, August 21, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. upon extenuating circumstances. Motion carried. 2. APPEAL - 1200 MONTEREY STREET (File No. 407) Council considered an appeal by Brian Starr of an Architectural Review Commission action to deny plans for a new four -story building at the east corner of Monterey and Toro Streets; Radakovich, Shaw and Company, applicants. Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution to deny the appeal of the action of the Architectural Review Commission to deny application ARC 90 -14, the proposal to construct a four -story office building with covered parking. The Commission had cited concerns with the project's mass and scale of the building, and lack of pedestrian orientation, among other factors. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Brian Starr, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the project and showed a slide_ presentation of what the proposal would look like. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Councilwoman Pinard expressed concerns about pedestrian access and orientation, and said she would prefer more retail on the ground level. Mayor Dunin agreed that retail should be expanded, if possible. Councilman Roalman supported the ARC's recommendation. Moved by Pinard /Dunin to deny the appeal of ARC application 90 -14. After discussion, motion was withdrawn. Moved by Reiss / Pinard (3 -1 -1, Councilman Roalman voting no, Councilwoman Rappa absent) to continue the appeal to provide additional time for applicant and staff to review options for providing additional retail space and more pedestrian orientation to the project. Motion carried. 3. APPEAL - wESTWIND BUSINESS PARR (File No. 407) Council considered an appeal by John French (PD 1476) of a Planning Commission action to deny a request to allow limited occupancy at Westwind Business Park by government offices; John and Charles French, applicants. Councilman Reiss stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest. Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission's denial. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. 329 City Council Minutes Tuesday, August 21, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. Page 6 John French, 3942 Hollyhock, spoke in support of his appeal, felt that the request was in compliance with the General Plan. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. After brief discussion moved by Roalman / Pinard (3 -0 -2, Councilmembers Reiss and Rappa absent) Resolution No. 6859 was adopted denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission's denial as recommended. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BUSINESS ITEMS 4. EARTHLING BOOKSTORE (File No. 407) Council considered an appeal by Rosi Lusardi of an Architectural Review Commission decision to deny a painted mural on the Earthling Bookstore located at 698 Higuera Street; Penny and Terry Davies, owners (continued from 8/7/90). Moved by Pinard /Roalman (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) this item be continued to date certain Tuesday, September 18, 1990. Notion carried. S. EDNA -ISLAY SPECIFIC PLAN (File No. 410) Council considered approval of: a) Tract 1750: A subdivision to create 245 single - family lots, 88 medium- density airspace condominiums, a neighborhood park and a small "historical" park, in six phases; and b) PD 1449 -B: A planned development rezoning to allow exceptions to lot sizes, yards, and density. Moved by Pinard /Roalman (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) this item continued to date certain Tuesday, September 18, 1990, at the request of the applicant. Motion carried. 6. CURB, GUTTER & SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS (File No. 533) Council considered a request by Martha Reed that her property at 1205 Ella Street be exempted from curb, gutter and sidewalk installation under the provision of the 1911 Act (continued from 3/20/90) Moved by Pinard /Roalman (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) to continue this item at the request of the applicant to date certain Tuesday, September 18, 1990. Motion carried. 8:50 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess; 9:00 p.m., City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present. 3v® City Council Minutes page 7 Tuesday, August 21, 1990 - 7 :00 p.m. 7. BIKEWAY IMPROVEMENTS (File No. 462) Council considered approval of Phase I Bike Lane Improvements from the Bicycle Facility Plan. Dave Romero, Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that staff be directed to obtain an environmental determination and schedule a hearing after Cal Poly starts in the fall (possibly October 2, 1990) to receive comments on proposed projects for Phase I Bike Lane Improvements. He stated that a committee had reviewed the policies and consisted of the following: Dave Morro, Air Pollution Control District; James Merkel, ATTF /Sierra Club; Peter Phillips, Cal Poly; Steven Puccinin, ATTF/ Sierra Club; and Wayne Williams, SLO Bicycle Club. He said in making the recommendations that safety was of primary importance and that most of the' routes should be developed as Class II -B Bikelanes, bike lanes against the curb with no parking. In making the recommendation, the committee realised that removing curb parking would be controversial and of concern to adjoining residents and businesses. However, this recommendation was consistent with "existing policies and objectives related to bikeway projects" which contain the following provisions: a) the City should promote alternatives to cars such as bicycles, b) streets should not be widened unless absolutely necessary, C) the City should promote the safe operation of all modes of transportation, d) the City should use Caltrans standards to design bikepaths, e) paths along existing streets may be created by removing parking, or by striping a lane on the street side of the parking lane, when sufficient space is available, f) circulation projects must provide for mitigation of adverse impacts on residential neighborhoods, g) the City should develop a network of trails and bikeways to connect neighborhoods with major activity centers, h) bikelanes are shown exclusively on arterial and collector streets, i) arterial streets should not have parking (long standing City policy) and, J) the City cannot guarantee a permanent right to curb side parking by Ordinance 17.76.020.6. The committee recommended that six arterial streets be fully developed in the near future as Class IIB Bike Lanes. Phase I implies the removal of 416 on- street parking spaces with day and night occupancy varying from zero to 100$, but with an average occupancy of 464: Phase II implies the removal of 710 on- street parking space with day and night occupancy, varying from 59 to 959, but with an average occupancy of 484. If those phases were successfully implemented, there would be a number of other routes of lesser priority to be considered as Class IIB Bikelanes. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, made brief comments concerning the Southern Pacific Railroad Company right -of -way. He also commented on the 331 City Council Minutes Page a Tuesday, August 21, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. proposed bike trail that would run parallel to the railroad tracks, and the difficulty in obtaining either right -of -way or purchasing of the property. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. David Morro, a member of the RAN Committee, explained that most cities that have implemented this type of program have college students. He encouraged the City provides 1) an infra - structure, that is a safe place to ride bikes, 2) education, and 3) parking at the main destination locations. He would like to see downtown parking improvements to protect bikers from theft and inclement weather. He urged allowing minimum standards for streets with heavy traffic, giving larger bike lanes for that purpose. Be suggested implementing a hotline for maintenance problems, that safety education programs be established; have a staff person assigned just for this purpose; and initiate a citizen's committee to continually review progress. Wayne Williams, also a AdHoc Committee member, spoke in support of having bicycle lockers and suggested a trial period in the South Higuera area. He expressed concern about the Marsh Street, Higuera intersection. He also recommended funding a traffic law enforcement officer. John French, 3942 Hollyhock, spoke in support, believed a study needed to be performed. Julie Milsao, with the Area Council of Governments, spoke in support of the Bike Element and felt some of the downtown parking should be removed to provide for convenient bike lanes. Roy Hanff urged additional education and felt that bikers needed to act in a more safe manner. Monte Lukoff, BIA Administrator, felt that parking in the downtown area should be left untouched. Brett Cross, 1214 Mariner's Cove, felt it was important that the people who would be most impacted by the loss of parking be provided sufficient notification when these hearings are held. Mayor Dunin expressed concern that the consultant hired be from the outside and not utilize City staff for that purpose. He wanted to be sure that the report was as unbiased as possible. Councilwoman Pinard said she could not support authorizing the Environmental Impact determination, that it was clear in her mind that this problem existed. She suggested that staff look at other cities, counties in the State and around the country for obtaining information about leases and acquisition of properties owned by the railroad. she provided a handout entitled 'Rails with Trails", a new alternative for recreation planning, which she felt paralleled this discussion. Her concern with taking parking off the street would be that it would speed up traffic and not be as safe. She also urged that the Laguna Lake and Foothill corridor be connected as soon as possible. 332 City Council Minutes Page 9 Tuesday, August 21, 1990 - 7t00 p.m. After discussion moved by Pinard /Roalman (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) that staff be directed to obtain an environmental determination and schedule a hearing after Cal Poly begins in the fall, to receive comments on proposed projects for Phase I Bike Lane Improvements, and further, to prepare a feasibility report regarding the railroad corridor with feeder access to that corridor, and review the trail access from Laguna Lake to Foothill Boulevard. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting at 11:00 p.m. to Monday, Augu,ot127, 19 ?0 at 7:00 p.m. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 9/18/90 PV:nlo M I N U T E S Voges, Cify Clerk ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 1990 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - CITY HALL -990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Bill Roalman and Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Reiss presiding Absent: Mayor Ron Dunin City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Bill Betland, Utilities Director PUBLIC COMMENT P.C.I. Marcella Martin, P.O. Box 15347, San Luis Obispo, expressed concern about the driving habits of one of the trolley drivers, whose name was Mickey. Staff requested to follow -up. P.C.2. Christine Peralta, 1334 Diablo Drive, San Luis Obispo, urged support for using stickers rather than colored bags to identify garbage. P.C.3. Charles Lone presented the Council with Kiplinger's Forecast for population growth in SLO County from 1990 to 2005, stating that it is projected to grow some 43 %. 1