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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/18/1990E City Council Minutes Tuesday, December 18, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. PRESENTATION Page 2 Randy Wright. President of the San Luis Obispo Chapter of the American Cancer Society, and Dr. Stephen Hansen, presented the City Council with a special citation for helping to provide a safe and healthy environment for its citizens by passing a strict and comprehensive smoking ban. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Reiss /Roalman. the Consent Calendar was unanimously approved as recommended by the City Administrative Officer with the exceptions of C -2, C -3 and C -7. C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES Council considered the minutes of the meeting of Tuesday, November 7, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. Moved by Reiss /Roalman. (4.0 -1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) the minutes of Tuesday, November 7,1990 at 7:00 pm. were approved as amended. C -2 SIDEWALK CLEANING (File No. 477) Council considered a request by the Business Improvement Association for a City contribution of $15,000 to assist in cleaning downtown sidewalks. Councilman Roalman questioned the cost of the proposed cleaning and inquired about the reason for the shortfall in funds. Monte Lukov. BIA Administrator, explained how several factors, including the drought and escalated contract costs, have led to the insutliciency in funds. After brief discussion, moved by Raona /Reiss. (3 -1 -1, Councilman Roalman voting no, Councilwoman Pinard absent), Council approved a transfer of $15,000 to the Business Improvement Association account for sidewalk cleaning as recommended. C -3 AWARD OF CONTRACT - UTILITIES (File No. 90-54) Council considered awarding a contract for the purchase of one Van Mounted TV Inspection System for Wastewater Collection Systems in the amount of $106,250 (continued from 10/2/90). Mayor Dunin expressed concern that additional costs associated with the project such as maintenance costs and labor, were not reflected in the staff report. Bill Hetland. Utilities Director, said that the two employees who would be operating the video inspection system were already City employees and that they would not require additional secretarial support. A representative of Flexible Video Systems assured the Council that the company offers a two -year warranty on the equipment. After brief discussion, moved by Rapp /Roalman, (3 -1 -1, Mayor Dunin voting no, Councilwoman Pinard absent), to award contract to Flexible Video Systems in the amount of $106,250 for the purchase of one Van Mounted TV Inspection System and Mayor authorized to execute the agreement (A133- 90-CC) as recommended. 7 L 1 1 407 City Council Minutes Page 3 Tuesday, December 18, 1990 - 7:00 pm. C4 ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT 1652 (File No. 410) Council considered accepting public improvements for Tract 1652, a 25 -lot planned unit development located at 275 North Chorro Street; Takken- Harris, subdividers. Moved by Reiss /Roalman. (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent), Resolution No. 6908 adopted accepting public improvements for Tract 1652 located at 275 North Chorro Street as recommended. C -5 MASTER LIST OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES AMENDMENT (File No. 454) Council considered a recommendation by the Cultural Heritage Committee that the two -story structure at 1763 Santa Barbara Street be included on the Master List of Historic Resources. Moved by Reiss /Roalman, (44)-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent), Resolution No. 6909 adopted including 1763 Santa Barbara Street on the Master List of Historic Resources as recommended. C-6 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION FINANCIAL PROGRAM (File No. 454) Council considered applications to the City's Historical Preservation Financial Assistance Program. Moved by Reiss /Roalman (4 -0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent), Resolution No. 6910 adopted approving financial support for the rehabilitation of residential structures located at 1045 and 654 Islay Street, and 1763 Santa Barbara Street as recommended. C -7 TREE INVENTORY & MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (File No. 505) Council considered a Request for Proposals for consulting services and computer software to inventory and track maintenance activities for all trees for which the city has responsiblity in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Mayor Dunin felt the money would be better spent repairing the sidewalks where there is currently root damage. After brief discussion, moved by Ranpa /Roalman, (3 -1 -1, Mayor Dunin voting no, Councilwoman Pinard absent) the RFP for Tree Inventory & Maintenance Management Program was approved, stab authorized to solicit for bids, and City Administrative Officer authorized to award a contract as recommended. C-8 ADVISORY BODY HANDBOOK (File No. 122) Council considered approving minor revisions to the Advisory Body Handbook. Moved by Reiss/Roalman. (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent), Resolution No. 6911 adopted approving the revised Advisory Body Handbook as recommended. APPPOINTMENTS Al. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (File No. 123) Council considered an appointment to the Architectural Review Commission to fill an unexpired term ending 3/31/93. Moved by Reiss /Roalman (4 -0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent), Curtis Illingworth appointed to the Architectural Review Commisssion to till an unexpired term ending 3/31/93. 1069 • City Council Minutes Page 4 Tuesday, December 18, 1990 - 7.00 pm. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. APPEAL - SIGN REGULATIONS (File No. 407) Council considered an appeal by Sylvia Cegelis of an Architectural Review Commission action regarding the setback of a proposed monument sign for HomeFed Bank located at Santa Rosa and Marsh Streets; HomeFed Bank, applicant (continued from 12 /4/90). Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the staff report with a recommendation that Council uphold the action of the ARC. Mayor Dunin opened the public hearing. Howard McCunpin, Integrated Sign Associates, 116 Pioneer Way, El Cajon, said that the appellant would be willing to accept the two -foot setback with reduced landscaping. After brief discussion, moved by Roalman /Raona. (4 -0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent), Resolution No. 6912 was adopted upholding the appeal and approving a 4' x 4' sign with a one -foot setback. 2. APPEAL - HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT (File No. 407) Council considered an appeal by Gary Kunkel of a Planning Commission action to deny a home occupation permit for a glassworking business at 1075 Capistrano Court; Ron and Leslie Bearce, applicants (continued from 12 /4/90). Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, gave an overview of the staff report with a recommendation that the appeal be denied on the grounds that the home occupation does not comply with the Municipal Code. Mayor Dunin opened the public hearing. Gary Kunkel, 571 Cuesta Drive, reported on the steps the applicant had taken and would take in the future to address neighbors' concerns and urged the Council to uphold the appeal. Don Ross, an architect residing at 982 Bluebell Way, said he was currently reviewing the applicants' plans for architectural changes to the structure in order to correct fine safety concerns and asked that the appeal be upheld. Kelly Condron. 1080 Capistrano Court, objected to the granting of a home occupation permit. George Clucas. 1727 Corralitos, suggested the Council tighten regulations on home occupation permits. Marty Moraski. 1070 Capistrano Court, said that he was opposed to the issuance of the permit. Dan Eister. a County resident and a glass blower, spoke in support of the appeal. Dottie Connor. Residents for Quality Neighborhoods, asked the Council to consider the findings of the Planning Commission and deny the appeal. Ron Kine. 1060 Capistrano Court, expressed concern that the Bearce's would continue their giassworking business as a hobby if Council denied the appeal and requested that the Council deal with this issue in their findings this evening. Judy Sharp, a glassworker and County resident, spoke in support of the use permit. Rod Manz, 571 Cuesta Drive, told the Council he believed the Bearce operation is safe. City Council Minutes Page 5 Tuesday, December 18, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. Dave Wilson. 333 Elks Lane, a glass worker, said he felt glassworking was a safe artistic endeavor and supported the appeal. Marty Williams. a Cambria resident, spoke to the safety of glassworking and supported the appeal. Leslie Bea rce. the applicant, urged Council to support their appeal and issue the permit. Will Bearce. 298 Pismo Street, supported the appeal. Jim Loneabauah, 1055 Capistrano Court, was against the issuance of the permit due to traffic concerns. Ron Bea rce. the applicant, cited the changes that have been made since the Planning Commission hearing and urged support of the appeal. Mayor Dunin closed the public hearing. Mike Dolder. Fire Chief, clarified fire safety issues that had arisen during the public comment period and addressed the issue of the Bearce's continuing their glassworking as a bobby. Arnold Jonas reiterated that denial of the appeal was based on the home occupation's nonconformance to the Municipal Code and not solely on fire safety concerns. After discussion, moved by Roalman /Rama. (4 -0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent), Resolution No. 6913 adopted denying the appeal for a home occupation permit for a glassworking business at 1075 Capistrano Court and upholding the decision of the Planning Commission as recommended. 3. APPEAL - PAVEMENT EXCEPTION (File No. 407) Council considered an appeal by Steven Frank of a Hearing Officer action to deny a driveway width exception for an industrial deep lot subdivison (MS 90 -168) located at 3580 Sacramento Drive; Robison Electronics, subdivider. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, gave the staff report with the notation that the increased driveway width being required was from 20 feet to 24 feet. Mayor Dunin opened the public hearing. Steven Frank of 440 Country Club Drive, the appellant and the applicant's representative, gave the Council pictures of the existing driveway, pointing out the utilities that would have be moved in order to widen the driveway, and asked the Council to allow the existing roadway to remain. Ted .fergenson. 220 Machado Lane and an employee of Robison Electronics, said he uses the driveway daily, there are no traffic problems and the 20 foot roadway is more than adequate. Mayor Dunin closed the public hearing. After further discussion, moved by Rapp@ / Dunin (4 -0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent), Resolution No. 6914 adopted approving Minor Subdivison 90.168 and upholding the appeal for a requested exception to driveway width standards as amended to include conditions that in the event existing access easement to Ricardo Court is terminated, the paved access driveway to Parcel B shall be widened to 24 feet and that if access to Parcel A is taken from the access driveway in the stem of Parcel B, the paved access driveway shall be widened to 24 feet. 1 M 410 City Council Minutes Page 6 Tuesday, December 18, 1990 - 7:00 pm. 4. APPEAL - FENCE HEIGHT EXCEPTION (File No. 407) Council was to have considered an appeal by Randy Estes of a Planning Commission action to approve a fence height exception to allow an 8-foot high fence/wall at 790 Foothill Boulevard, Mike Charles, applicant. Appeal was withdrawn prior to the meeting at the request of the appellant. BUSINESS ITEMS 5. MODIFYING SPEED LIMITS - (File No. 774) Council considered an ordinance amending Section 10.56.010 of the Municipal Code modifying the speed limit on Tank Farm Road from Morning Glory Way to Orcutt Road from 50 mph to 45 mph. Dave Romero . Public Works Director, reviewed the staff report with a recommendation that the ordinance be passed to print. Moved by Rappa /Reiss. Ordinance No. 1183 passed to print amending Section 10.56.010 of the Municipal Code modifying the speed limit on Tank Farm Road from 50 mph to 45 mph between Morning Glory Way and Orcutt Road as recommended. 6. REFERENDUM - TRACT 1750 (File No. 324) Council considered certifying the Referendum petition circulated against Ordinance No. 1179 (a 353 unit residential development project) and whether to present the issue to the voters at a special or regular election for the purpose of voting to approve or deny the ordinance. Moved by Roalman /Rama (44)-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent), Council received and filed the Certificate of Sufficiency as recommended. Moved by Roalman /Rauna (4.0 -1, Councilwoman Pinard absent), Council continued its consideration of placing the measure on the ballot at a Regular or Special Election or whether to repeal the ordinance was continued to the January 2, 1991 meeting. 7. ADVISORY BODY SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR 1991 (File No. 122) Council considered Council Subcommittee appointments for the period December 1, 1990 through November 30, 1991. Councilwoman Ranna suggested that the Solid Waste Coordinator, Cynthia Butterfield, should serve as alternate to the Solid Waste Task Force. Councilman Roalman volunteered to serve as representative to the CMC Advisory Committee. Moved by Rappa /Reiss (4 -0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent), Council Subcommittee appointments for the period December 1, 1990 through November 30, 1991. 8. APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR Council considered acknowledging the efforts of the outgoing Vice Mayor and appointing a new Vice Mayor for 1991. Council acknowledged outgoing Vice Mayor Jerry Reiss. 411 City Council Minutes Page 7 Tuesday, December 18, 1990 - 7:00 pm. Mayor Dunin asked for nominations for the new Vice Mayor. Moved by Rauna /Dunin (44-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent), Bill Roalman was appointed Vice Mayor for calendar year 1991. 11:00 pm, there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunia. -Id urned the meeting of the City Council to Closed Session to discuss Spangler v. the City of San uis f o. Next City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 2, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 2/19/91 Bim ndo Assistant City Clerk MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman, Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss and Mayor Ron Dunin Absent- None City Staff Present John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Glen Matteson, Associate Planner, Dave Romero, Public Works Director, Mike Dolder, Fire Chief; Bill Statler, Finance Director, Gary Henderson, Utilities Engineer PUBLIC COMMENT P.C.I. Roy Han fT $69 Lawrence Drive, expressed concern that the Council accept public testimony on all items, not only those that are legally held as public hearings. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Rauna1Roalman (5 -0) to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by the City Administrative Officer. C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES Council approved (5 -0) the minutes as submitted of Tuesday, November 20, 1990 at 7:00 pm, and Monday, December 10, 1990 at 9:00 a m. C -2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES Council considered contract pay estimates and change orders as recommended. Contract pay estimates and change orders approved (5 -0) and ordered paid as recommended.