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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/03/1991473 City Council Minutes Page 2 Wednesday, April 3,4991 - 7:00 p.m. C -2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES Council considered contract pay estimates and change orders. Contract pay estimates and change orders approved (5 -0) and ordered paid as recommended. C -3 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS (File No. 502) Council considered Standard Specifications for construction of Public Works Projects. Moved by Rauua /Roalman to adopt (5 -0) Resolution No. 6954 approving Standard Specifications for Public Works projects as recommended. C4 WATER VALVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (File No. 91.03) Council considered plans and specifications for "Water Valve Replacement Project," City Plan No. R -31P estimated to cost $62,000 excluding contingencies. Moved by Rapllg/Roalman to approve (5 -0) plans and specifications for "Water Valve Replacement Project" (A- 14- 91 -CA), authorize staff to advertise for bids, and authorized City Administrative Officer to award contract as recommended. C -5 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (File No. 91-04) Council considered plans and specifications for "Sidewalk-Improvement Project: Santa Barbara Street - Church to Morro Street ", City Plan No. R-4II11; estimated to cost $13,646 excluding contingencies. Dave Romero. Public Works Director, reviewed the Council adopted resolution establishing the policy for integral sidewalk construction. He stated that most of the sidewalks along Osos Street and Santa Barbara are integral sidewalks. Staff recommended that in the area of the bus turnout there should be integral sidewalks. Councilwoman Pinard expressed concern for continuity in the type of sidewalk to be installed and would like to see.a parkway and separation of pedestrians from the traffic. Moved by Dunin /Reiss to approve the plans and specifications as recommended (2 -3, Councilmembers Pinard, Rappa, and Roalman voting no). Motion failed. Moved by Dunin /Roalman to continue (3 -2, Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss voting no) this item with staff directed to bring back alternative designs incorporating the concerns of the Council. C-6 SEWER MAIN RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (File No. 91 -05) Council considered plans and specifications for "Sewer Main Reconstruction Projects; Flora Street and Kentucky Avenue Easements ", City Plan Nos. R -22R and R -23R; estimated to cost $73,000 excluding contingencies. Moved by Ranna /Roalman to approve (5 -0) plans and specifications for "Sewer Main Reconstruction Project" (A- 16- 91 -CA), staff authorized to advertise for bids and CAO authorized to award contract as recommended. C -7 WATERLINE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (File No. 91 -06) Council considered plans and specifications for "Waterline Reconstruction Project: Morro Street - Monterey to Higuera," City Plan No. M -28P; estimated to cost $37,000 without contingencies. 474 City Council Minutes Page 3 Wednesday, April 3,1991 - 7:00 p.m. Moved by Rappg/Roalman to approve (5 -0) plans and specifications for "Waterline Reconstruction Project" (A- 17- 91 -CA), staff authorized to advertise for bids and CAO authorized to award contract as recommended. C-8 FRENCH PARK PLAY COURTS AND PICNIC AREA (File No. 914)7) Council considered plans and specifications for 'E-A. French Park Play Courts and Group Picnic Area," City Plan No. R -26Y estimated to cost $178,000. Moved by Rauoa /Roalman to approve (5 -0) plans and specifications for "E.A. French Park Project" (A -18- 91-CA), staff authorized to advertise for bids and CAO authorized to award contract as recommended. C -9 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING - PD 1488 (File No. 463) Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the zoning map from service - commercial, special considerations (C -S -S) to service - commercial, planned development (C -S -PD) and a preliminary plan allowing large offices at 2877 South Higuera Street; Steven Wise, applicant. Moved by Ranua /Reiss to give final passage (3 -2, Councilmembers Pinard and Roalman voting no) to Ordinance No. 1186 rezoning a portion of the property at 2877 South Higuera Street as recommended. C -10 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS AND REZONINGS (File No. 463) Council considered giving final passage to the following general plan amendments and rezonings: (Continued from 3/5/91 and 3/19/91) A. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING - GP /R 1502 Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance rezoning property at 2011 Chorro Street and 2012 Broad Street from neighborhood -commercial (C -N) to medium - density residential (R4). Moved by Rama /Roalman to give final passage (4-1, Councilman Reiss voting no) to Ordinance No. 1187 rezoning property at.2011 Chorro and 2012 Broad as recommended. B. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING - GP /R 1505 Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance rezoning the property at 1090 Orcutt Road from service- commercial (C -S) to high density residential (R4). Moved by Rappa /Roalman to give final passage (5 -0) to Ordinance No. 1188 rezoning the property at 1090 Orcutt Road as recommended. C. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING - GP /R 146 Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance rezoning the property at 145 South Street from service - commercial /light industrial (M) to medium -high density residential, planned development (R -3 -PD) and a preliminary development plan allowing a 43 -unit residential condominium at 145 South Street; Village Park Associates, applicant. Moved by Ranna /Roalman to give final passage (5 -0) to Ordinance No. 1189 rezoning the property at 145 South Street as recommended. .475 - J City Council Minutes Page 4 Wednesday, April 3, 1991 - 7:00 p.m. D. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING - GP /R 1501 Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance rezoning the designation from conservation /open space, 20 acre minimum (C /OS -20) to public /semi- public (PF -S) for property at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant. Moved by Raopa /Roalman to give final passage (5 -0) to Ordinance No. 1190 rezoning property from C /OS- 20 to PF-S as recommended. C -11 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (File No. 851) Council considered funding in the amount of $263.000 for the City's share of working drawings for the Performing Arts Center. Councilwoman RaDDa expressed concern for last year's failure of Proposition 143, a bond measure for higher education. John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, recommended that the City work with the University and Foundation in order to get the best agreement. He felt it would be best to proceed with the drawings. After brief discussion, moved by Reiss /Dunin to approve (3 -2, Councilmembers Pinard and Rappa voting no) funding in the amount of $263,000 as recommended. C -12 TRANSIT UNMET NEEDS HEARING (File No. 542) Council considered correspondence from the Mass Transportation Committee summarizing comments made by residents as part of the City's Annual Unmet Transit Needs Hearing. Council received correspondence (5 -0) and referred comments to staff for consideration as part of the Short Range Transit Plan as recommended. C -13 EIR CONSULTANT - STENNER CANYON WATER TREATMENT PLANT (File No. 518) Council to consider a consultant to prepare an environmental impact report for upgrade of the Stenner Canyon water treatment plant. This proposal was withdrawn by the applicant. C -14 EARTH DAY CELEBRATION (File No. 1052) Council considered a resolution declaring April 6 through April 22, 1991 as Earth Day Celebration. Moved by Ranaa /Roalman to adopt (5 -0) Resolution No. 6955 declaring April 6 through April 22 Earth Day Celebration. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS C.U. Councilman Roalman briefly reviewed the meeting of the Water Advisory Committee. He stated that any action on Lake Nacimiento is now up to the Board of Supervisors. This item will be on the agenda of May 16, 1991. C L.2. Councilwoman RapRa briefly reviewed the legislative trip to Sacramento stressing that the City must be prepared for changes which may affect the budget ____--- __..........._.- ___... ..._.._.....__- ..-... 476 City Council Minutes Page 5 Wednesday, April 3, 1991 - 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. TENTATIVE MAP -175 SERRANO HEIGHTS (File No. 411) Council held a public hearing to consider a tentative parcel map for Minor Subdivision No. 90-037 creating two lots from one lot, including exceptions to the minor subdivision regulations for property located beyond the end of the city- maintained portion of Serrano Heights Drive; Homer Brown, subdivider. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, requested that this item be continued so that alternatives may be reviewed with the applicant by Public Works and the Community Development Department. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. William McWhinnev, 150 Serrano Heights, stated that he would like to see this item disposed of this evening. Jean Adamson, 180 Serrano Heights, was opposed to the lot subdivision. She stated the following reasons: 1) devaluation of surrounding properties, 2) cost of maintenance of the driveway would be borne by the 5 neighboring residents, 3) drainage problems creating mudslides and flooding, and 4) traffic problems as a result of the street being a dead-end and a steep hill. Jim Gates, requested prior notification if any changes will be made to the next date of public hearing on this item so that written testimony may be entered into the record. Alexandra Whitcher. 149 Serrano Heights, was opposed to the subdivision and did not feel the street was suitable for increased traffic. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. .left Joreensen, City Attorney, stated that the applicant had filed a one -time 90 -day extension for the process and map pursuant to the subdivision map. Moved by Raopa /Pinard to continue this item (5 -0) including the public hearing portion to date certain May 21, 1991. BUSINESS ITEMS 2. BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (File No. 91 -08) Council considered plans for "Bridge Replacement Project; Elks Lane at San Luis Obispo Creek," City Plan No. L-10H; estimated to cost $600,000 ($510,000 from Federal HBRR funds and $90,000 in City funds). Dave Romero, Public Works Director, reviewed the history of the Elks Lane Bridge. The bridge is eligible to receive HBRR funding because of the deficiency rating obtained from the Caltrans Office of Structures Maintenance and Investigations. The cost to the City would be approximately $90,000. The federal funds are available for a limited period of time. Approximately one year would be needed for design and one year for the plan check process. The Community Development Department supports replacement of the bridge because of future development near Prado Road. The Fire and Police Departments also support replacement of the bridge because of its importance to their critical response time for emergencies in the area south of the creek. After weighing the alternatives, staff is recommending replacement of the bridge in order to meet the needs of emergency, neighbors, and the Fire Department. 477 City Council Minutes Page 6 Wednesday, April 3,1991- 7:00 p.m. Councilwoman Pinard expressed concern for the relevancy of malting this decision ahead of the Circulation Element She felt this decision would cause additional traffic relating to the whole circulation of the area and that this represented only one part of the traffic picture. She felt future traffic planning in this area was needed if traffic would be increased from an average daily trip of 500 to 6,000. Mayor Dunin expressed concern for losing the Federal funding and was requesting staff to notify Council if funding became jeopardized. After brief discussion, moved by Roalman/RaRIM to bring this item (5 -0) back to Council to coincide with the review of the Circulation Element 3. CITY ELECTION CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS (File No. 326) Council considered the revision of the City Election Campaign Regulations. Roper Picouet reviewed the staff report with the recommendation that 1) the campaign contribution limit be raised from $100 to $250, 2) the $25 disclosure limit be retained, and 3) the limit on contributions the week before an election be increased from $10 to $25. Brett Cross. 1217 Mariner's Cove, felt the limits should not be increased. He felt this would put some candidates at a disadvantage. He would prefer to see a small amount of money used wisely. Carla Sanders a member of the Citizen's Planning Alliance, supported a limit of $100. Richard Schmidt 112 Broad, was opposed to a $250 contribution limit for individuals. He felt this would increase the power of special interest groups over citizens. Jackie Wheeler. 3303 Barran Court, felt the $100 limit should be retained in fairness to the community. She also felt enforcement of reporting should be strengthened. Tim Farrell, 522 Kentucky, was also opposed to raising the limit to $250. Rov Han fi: 569 Lawrence, opposed raising the limit to $250 and felt penalties for late filing should be increased. Mayor Dunin took exception to the penalty for late filers. He felt the candidates were not elections professionals and should only be fined in the case of gross negligence or misconduct After general discussion, moved by Raona /Reiss (4 -1, Mayor Dunin voting no) to introduce to continue this item with staff directed to revise the ordinance to include retaining the $100 limitation per contributor and inclusion of penalty fee for late filers in the amount of $100 per day. 8:40 p.m. Mayor Dunin declared a recess. 9:00 p.m. City Council reconvened. All councilmembers present Councilmembers Reiss and Roalman late. 4. DOWNTOWN REFUSE CONTAINER PLACEMENT (File No. 142) Council considered an amendment to the Municipal Code defining when refuse and garbage containers may be placed for pick -up in the public right -of -way in the downtown. Dave Romero, Public Works Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council pass to print the ordinance amendment establishing additional restrictions for the placement of refuse and garbage containers in the Business Improvement Area. City Council Minutes Page 7 Wednesday, April 3, 1991 - 7:00 p.m. After brief discussion, moved by Ranna /Reiss to pass to print (M) an ordinance amending Section 8.04.020 (F) of the Municipal Code establishing additional restrictions for the placement of refuse and garbage containers in the downtown as recommended. Upon general consensus, staff directed to bring back an ordinance requiring that merchants in the downtown area not sweep refuse into the gutter. 5. WATER SUPPLY STATUS AND MANDATORY CONSERVATION (File No. 516) Council considered and reviewed water rationing /conservation situation and relation to available water supplies. Bill Hetland. Utilities Director, discussed the recent rainfall's effect on the City's current reservoir storage levels and overall water supply. He felt the City was in a position to relax the water rationing policy. He was requesting Council provide staff with direction concerning the mandatory water conservation program. Jacaueline Wheeler. 3303 Barranca Court, was supportive of the rationing program being decreased slowly and also felt there should be some incentive for zerophytic landscaping. She did not support State water. Christine Peralta, 1331 Diablo, felt the City no longer had the luxury of unlimited water usage. She supported per capita rationing and a permanent ceiling on water usage regardless of full reservoirs or drought conditions. Gary Kunkel. representing W.A.T.E.R., did not feel it was the role of government to dictate lifestyle. He supported going ahead with the offsite desalination project. Roy Han fl: 569 Lawrence, was opposed to reduction in rationing and urged Council to keep 15% water , rationing enforced. Councilman Reiss did not support ending mandatory rationing. He did not want to send the message to the community that the drought was over. He supported a cap on the maximum amount of usage. Councilwoman Pinard would like to end rationing slowly and supported backing to 25 01b. She felt it was unfair to continue to use 1987 as the base year and supported per capita. Councilman Roalman supported 1987 as the base year and also felt a maximum cap on units per month was necessary. He felt the City should continue to encourage retrofit plumbing, explore well development options, and include commercial customers in water conservation. Councilwoman RapRa supported a mandatory program at 15 % and reiterated that the drought is not over. She also supported a landscape ordinance. Mayor Dunin felt well development should be continued and considered as a reserve. He supported using 1987 as the base year and having a maximum cap on the units used per month. Upon general consensus, staff directed to bring back to Council at its meeting of Tuesday, April 16, 1991, amendments to the water conservation policy including 15% mandatory rationing, using 1987 as the base year, and the cap for maximum usage based on the graphs. COMMUNICATIONS COMM 1. Pam Voees. City Clerk, reviewed the Council meeting schedule through June 1991. 1 1 479 City Council Minutes Wednesday, April 3, 1991 - 7:00 p.m. Page 8 11.00 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Monday, April 8, 1991. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 5/7/91 ch ROLL CALL Councilmembers Voges, City MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONDAY, APRIL 8,1991-4:00 P.M. COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA Present: Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman, Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss and Mayor Ron Dunin Absent: None ' Members of Downtown Physical Plan Committee Present: Charles Crotser, Rod Levin, Andrew Merriam, Pierre Rademaker, and Ken Schwartz County Representatives Present: David Blakely, Chairman, Board of Supervisors; Bud Laurent, Board of Supervisors; Duane Leib, Director of General Services City Staff Present- John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Ken Hampian, Assistant Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Dave Romero, Public Works Director, Fred Sweeney, City's Architect; Carol Hoon, Recording Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment . STUDY SESSION 1. DOWNTOWN PHYSICAL CONCEPT PLAN DESIGN (File No. 418) Council considered a presentation from the Downtown Physical Concept Plan Design Committee concerning 1) Progress to date on the Downtown Physical Concept Plan; and 2) Ideas concerning possible downtown locations for meeting County government space needs.