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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/25/1991FAIFAUS City Council Minutes Page 7 ' Tuesday, February 19, 1991 - 7:00 pm. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. Walt Ross suggested that the Council prune the trees. Jim Dumott spoke in support of the plan. After discussion, moved by Ranoa /Pinard to approve the draft planning principles for Laguna Lake Park as forwarded by the Park and Recreation Commission, including the comment by the County of San Luis Obispo. Motion carried unanimously (4 -0-1, Councilman Reiss absent). 7. WASTEWATER SLUDGE DISPOSAL/RECLAMATION AGREEMENT (File No. 90-41) Council considered an agreement for Wastewater Sludge Disposal /Reclamation with Bio -Gro Systems, Specifications No. 90.41. Bill Hetland. Utilities Director, reviewed the staff report with the recommendation that Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bio -Gro Systems at a cost of 534.50 per cubic yard of sludge removed and completion of the project not to exceed six months from notice to proceed as identified in the staff report. Moved by Rappa/Roalman to support staffs recommendation and to authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement #A- 110 -90-CC with Bio-Gro Systems as recommended. Motion carried, (3 -1 -1, Mayor Dunin voting no, Councilman Reiss absent). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS CL-1. Councilwoman Ranoa reported that the BIA took action to appropriate $3,000 to explore alternatives for the County's expansion and to discourage the TRW site. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mav ,)r Dunin adjourned the meeting at 12:15 am. to Monday, February 25, 1991 at 7:00 px�,., APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3/19/91 PV.cmh Own Voges, City glerk MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - 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 450 City stair Present: John Dann, City Administrative Officer,, Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Bill Statler, Finance Director, Dave Romero, Public Works Director, Jan DiLeo, Long Range Planner, Carol Hoon, Recording Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was received APPOINTMENTS Al. PLANNING COMMISSION (File No. 123) Council considered two appointments to the Planning Commission. Mayor Dunin briefly reviewed the appointment process which is consistent with City policy as provided in the Advisory Body Handbook. Councilman Roalman expressed concerns that the commission was weighted too heavily on the side of business. He did not feel these reappointments adequately reflected the community's environmental goals. Moved by Mayor Dunin /Raaoa to appoint Keith Gurnee and Fred Peterson to the Planning Commission (3 -2, Councilmembers Pinard and Roalman voting no) to four and three year terms ending 3/31/95 and 3/31/94 respectively. Councilwoman Raaaa requested that if CouncHmembers had any particular suggestions for conducting the upcoming Architectural Review Commission interviews, to share that with the Council Subcommittee. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. ADMINISTRATIVE CREEK POLICY CONVERSION (File No. 596) Council considered converting the Administrative Creek.Policy to a Waterway Ordinance. Jan DiLeo. Long Range Planner, reviewed the agenda mport with the recommendation that the Council direct Community Development staff to complete s waterway ordinance. The purpose and intent of the ordinance would be to provide protection of waterways in terms of public health and safety, provide for the preservation of significant habitat areas, and to provide low intensity recreational uses on applicable waterway sites. The ordinance would provide an automatic exemption for emergency projects and projects approved prior to ordinance adoption. There would be a 20 foot setback requirement for structures and paving, and provide standards which would limit alterations to the waterway corridor. Such standards would include requirements for protection and restoration of riparian corridors, establishment of trails along certain creeks /waterways, and grading and cunverting guidelines for development in or adjacent to a waterway. Councilwoman Raoaa reminded Council how the City has evolved around the creek and hopes we look for appropriate uses along the creek, i.e. the downtown area, which provides appropriate public use of the creek as opposed to outlying areas. She felt she could support restoration projects such as Garden Creek and urged consistency in sensitive site designation and the creek ordinance. Councilwoman Pinard stressed the need for a cooperative effort with the County to provide similar protection for riparian environment. Councilwoman Ranna urged consistency between sensitive site designation and the proposed Creek and Waterway Ordinance. 451 City Council Minutes Page 2 Monday, February 25, 1991 - 7:00 pm. Mayor Dunin did not feel every drainage ditch can be considered a creek in the urban society. He expressed concern about the possible taking of the land, unless it was for the public use or safety. He felt explanation of any parcel encumbrance would be required. He also felt it important that the ordinance be disseminated to owners of adjacent properties or publication made available in advance of any public hearings. Councilman Roalman felt the tributaries were an important part of the creek network and as such need protection as we continue to urbanize. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. Ken Jones recognized the benefit of the setback for homes which back up to the creek, but expressed concern for his own property near Sacramento and Broad Streets which did not fall into this description. Of the 4 1/2 acres of commercial property he owned, the proposed ordinance would only allow him usage of approximately one acre. Bob Jones, representative of the Land Conservancy, stated their goal was to promote a healthy corridor of riparian habitat and supports the effort by the City. Councilwoman Raupa stated she would like to see drafts from staff so that Council would be kept abreast of developments. Moved by Rauua/RReiss. the Community Development staff was directed to complete a waterway ordinance. 2. MID -YEAR BUDGET (File No. 232) Council considered the City's 1990 -91 mid -year budget review. Bill Statler, Finance Director, briefly reviewed the staff report with the recommendation that Council receive and file the Mid -Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 1990 -91. No appropriation changes are recommended from the current budget. Councilwoman Pinard urged that beside preparing the budget in a conservative and efficient manner, that staff be prepared to recommend significant reductions if a worst case scenario is required. Councilwoman RanAa encouraged Councilmembers to meet individually with Board of Supervisor members relative to implementation of SB 2557 and SB 169. The Board will be considering action relative to them on March 5 and 12, 1991. Moved by Rama /Reiss (5 -0) to receive and file the Mid -Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 1990 -91. 3. 1990 -91 FINANCIAL PLAN POLICIES (File No. 232) Council considered approving the 1990 -91 Financial Plan policy changes. Due to lack of a report, moved by Roalman /Reiss (5 -0) that this item be continued without discussion as requested by staff. Councilwoman Rapp requested that when staff brings revised fee schedules to the Council for adoption, that coordination is provided to bring them all back at the same time and that the Laguna Lake Management Plan be phased in as a capital improvement over ten years. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. to Tuesday, March 5, 1991 at 7:00 p.m.