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Tuesday, May 7, 1991 - 7:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Rappa /Roalman to approve the consent calendar as recommended by the City Administrative
Officer with the exception of C -3 as noted.
C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Council approved the following minutes as amended (5 -0):
Tuesday, March 26, 1991 at 3:30 p.m., and
Wednesday, April 3, 1991 at 7:00 pm.
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 BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - LAGUNA GOLF COURSE (File No. 91 -14)
Council considered plans -and specifications for "Bridge Improvement Project, Laguna Golf Course at No. 2
Tee," City Plan.No. P -23Y; estimated to cost $40,000.
Councilwoman Pinard expressed concern for replacing.the foot bridge with a much Larger project. She felt
that the use of heavy equipment across the bridge was not often enough to warrant the larger project and
' cost.
Moved by Ranna /Pinard to continue this item with staff expanding on the two alternatives suggested in the
staff report (5-0).
C4 RECYCLING/WASTE REDUCTION LEGISLATION (File No. 482)
Council considered supporting State legislation on recycling and waste reduction.
Moved by Rappa /Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 6968 (5 -0) supporting AB 750 which expands the
California Beverage Container Recycling Act (AB2020) to include wine and liquor bottles; and 2) adopt City
Resolution No. 6969 supporting AB 1423 and SB 235 which require producers of packaging containers to
utilize specified minimum levels of recycled material in the manufacture of their products.
C -5 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FUNDS (File No. 706)
Council considered retaining monies allocated to the City by the California Integrated Waste Management
Board in the amount of $8,939.
Moved by Ranpa/Roalman to approve (5 -0) monies being returned to the City of San Luis Obispo in the
amount of $8939 to remain in a fund managed by the San Luis Obispo Area Coordinating Council as
recommended
C-6 SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY (File No. 165)
Council considered declaring Public Works equipment and material listed in Exhibit A as surplus.
Moved by Ranna /Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 6970 (5 -0) declaring property listed in Exhibit A as
surplus as recommended
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C -7 DOWNTOWN REFUSE CONTAINER PLACEMENT (File No. 142)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding hours of
placement of garbage containers on public right -of -way in the Business Improvement Area (continued from
4/3/91).
Moved by RapualRoalman to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1192 (5 -0) regarding the placement and
pick -up of garbage containers as recommended.
C-8 CONSENT TO COMMON USE - PG &E (File- No. 501)
Council considered approving an agreement (Consent to Common Use) with Pacific Gas and Electric
Company to maintain a 16 -inch Water Main within PG &E's right-of-way.
Moved by Rappa/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 6971 (5 -0) approving Agreement #A- 25 -91-CC with
PG &E as recommended.
C -9 FINAL MAP APPROVAL - TRACT 2044 (File No. 410)
Council considered giving final map approval for Tract 2044, an 8 -unit commercial airspace condominium
at 225 Prado Road; Prado Corporate Center, subdividers.
Moved by Rappa /Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 6972 (5 -0) approving the final map for Tract 2044 as
recommended.
C -10 FINAL MAP APPROVAL - TRACT 2017 (File No. 410) 1
Council considered giving final map approval for Tract 2117, a planned unit development condominium at
570 Dana Street; James and Mary Duenow, subdividers.
Moved by Rappa /Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 6973 (5 -0) approving the final map for Tract 2017 as
recommended
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
A -1 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (File No. 123)
Council considered two appointments to the Citizen's Advisory Committee.
This item was continued to date certain May 21, 1991 for additional staff report.
A -2 PERSONNEL BOARD
Council considered an appointment to the Personnel Board to fill an unexpired term ending 3/31/92.
Moved by Rappa /Pinard to appoint Linda Barra to till an unexpired term on the Personnel Board expiring
3/31/92 (5 -0).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
C.L.1. Councilwoman Rappa reported on the Solid Waste Task Force tipping fee increase of $2.00.
C.L.2. Councilwoman Rappa reported that tomorrow is the last meeting of the Coalition Task Force. She
emphasized the importance of cooperating with the other entities to find cost effective ways to finance
programs.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. BIKEWAY IMPROVEMENTS (File No. 462)
Council held a public hearing to consider approving the installation of a bike path on California Blvd., and
bike lanes on California Blvd, Grand Avenue and Foothill Blvd., granting the project a negative declaration
subject to mitigation measures to permit night parking on portions of California Blvd. and Grand Ave., and
directing staff to proceed with desired improvements.
Dave Romero. Public Works Director, gave an extensive background of the Bikeway Improvement Program.
He is currently working under the Bicycle_ Facilities Plan adopted in May 1985. The plan uses H -B bicycle
lanes which are the safest for the rider. Progress has been slow because the plan requires street widening
or the removal of street parking. Council adopted a work program that called for the creation of a
continuous network of bikeways throughout the City to encourage bike use as an alternative to the
automobile.
A committee of bicycle advocates and City staff was recommending that class II -B bike lanes should be
developed on six arterial streets on commuter routes leading to Cal Poly. The City currently has
approximately 18 miles of Type B bike lanes. Staff resolved to bring the matter forward in two phases.
Phase I involves California Blvd., Foothill Blvd., and Grand Ave. He recommended approval of the
installation of a bike path on California Blvd., and bike lanes on California Blvd., Grand Ave., and Foothill
Blvd., granting the project a negative declaration subject to mitigation measures A and B, which would
permit night parking on portions of California Blvd. and Grand Ave., and directing staff to proceed with
the desired improvements.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Ann Cook. 168 Cuesta, felt traffic was heaviest in the mornings and evenings. She was opposed to removal
of street parking and expressed concern for children walking to school on the street.
Kim Magroo, a student representative on Cal Poly's Public Safety committee, was in support of safe biking.
She felt the advantages of reduced traffic and air pollution outweighed the disadvantage of less parking and
supported the staff recommendation.
Jim Merkel, 392 Pismo, felt the City needed a safe place for bicyclists to ride. He did not support night
closure of the bike lane. He felt a citizen's committee was needed to assess the bikeway program.
Julie Millsap, was in support of the staff report and felt a part -time bikeway project manager was needed.
She encouraged application for funding from Proposition 116.
David Morrow, Planner for Air Control District, felt bikeways were the cheapest way to control air
pollution.
Myles O'Kelly, 8615 Los Osos Valley Road, felt more signage was necessary to denote where bike lanes begin
and end and at dangerous intersections. He felt there was sufficient space on Foothill to accommodate
parking and the bike lane.
Clarity Skein, 8615 Los Osos Valley Road, was in support of a completely separate bike path system.
Paul Allen, supported the staff proposal.
Steven Jefferson, 642 California Blvd., felt there was adequate space for both parking and the bike lane. He
could not support eliminating parking which would hinder his business.
Tom Welliver, 424 Foothill, felt the speed limit should be reduced on Foothill. He stated this would only
reduce trip time by approximately 40 seconds.
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Valerie Hughes. 713 Grand, opposed the bike lane on Grand. She felt it was dangerous for residents to
have to park a few blocks away at night.
Emily Cletsowav, 1520 Frederick, felt there was no need to eliminate the parking.
Christie Strong. 713 Grand, felt bicycle use in the city was low because of the good bus system. She felt the
needs of the residents were important.
Stephanie Mill. 696 Foothill, manager for Zeta Tau Sorority House, was concerned for maintaining good
relations with their neighbors. If parking is removed, the sorority members will have to park in front of
neighboring homes.
Beth Tompkins, 1239 Foothill, was opposed to removal of the parking.
Kim Fischell, 1239 Foothill, felt there was an existing problem with parking on Foothill and was opposed to
removal of parking in the Foothill area.
Tom Lev. 258 California, was opposed to the removal of parking on California Boulevard.
Luther Protrondo, 267 Foothill, was opposed to removal of parking on Foothill and felt the speed limit
should be reduced on Foothill.
Carl Lease. 258 California, felt bicycling was inherently dangerous and an extra two feet. of roadway would
not help the riders. He felt eliminating the parking would not eliminate the cars and they would only have
to park elsewhere.
Katherine Brewer, 1540 Marsh, supported decreased automobile use. She felt the area at the end of
California Boulevard was unique in that there have been four recent commercial conversions. Adequate
parking does not currently exist and removal of all parking would make matters worse.
Mr. McNamara. 390 Higuera, was opposed to the loss of parking.
Pat Wenkle. 1450 Marsh, understood the need for bicycle safety, but was also concerned about the safety of
the residents. Neighboring business employees are already parking in front of his house.
Gary Peterson. 360 N. Tassajara, felt riding between traffic and parked cars was the most dangerous
situation. He felt this was an appropriate beginning to creating a safe environment for cyclists.
Richie Ray Walker, 28 La Entrada, was against parking removal.
Joanne ishi, 244 Foothill, was opposed to the removal of parking.
Harrison Carpenter, 248 Foothill, was opposed.
Ron Shear. 238 Foothill, was opposed to the removal of parking. He felt there was maximum usage of all
parking spaces on the weekend. He felt the problems on Foothill were with the amount of traffic, not the
bicycles.
Jessie Ray property owner on Foothill, felt the speed of the traffic on Foothill was a problem and that the
removal of parking would not make it safer for bicyclists.
George Moyer, property owner on Foothill, was opposed to removing parking and as a property owner felt
he was paying taxes to use the roads.
Sheila Baker, 249 Longview, supported the bikeway proposal and stated that bicyclists are consumers and
are spending money in San Luis Obispo.
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Wes Anderson. 259 Foothill, felt there was enough room for parking and bicyclists.
Ally Trap, was opposed to removal of parking. She felt education, better signage, and improved busing
would help to eliminate traffic.
Diane Blakesl y. business owner on California Blvd., felt that to encourage business, parking must be
available. She felt more problems would exist for people crossing traffic on foot if parking were removed.
Susan Polk. Serrano Drive, and property owner at 341 Foothill and business owner at 550 Foothill, felt
there was not adequate parking for visitors of her tenants. She was opposed to removal of parking.
Essie Malone. 1500 Marsh, felt removal of parking would have a negative impact on businesses.
Becky Lewis. 572 Foothill, did not experience difficulty riding her bicycle on Foothill. She was opposed to
removal of parking.
John Peteram..thought it was important to promote alternatives to driving.
Myron Graham was opposed to removal of parking. He opposed the parking of automobiles in front yards.
Joan Peterson property owner on Grand Ave., expressed that all of her tenants were opposed to the
removal of parking.
Valerie Endres. 790 [stay, encouraged cycling, but not at the expense of neighborhoods.
' Ann Brown, property owner on Foothill and Rosita, felt tenants should be able to park in a safe place. She
was concerned with the speed limit on Foothill.
Mike DoeeR. Slack Street, supported the staff recommendation and urged cooperation with Cal Poly.
Loren Frank 2250 King, supported the bike program and felt it was important to develop a coordinated
system of bike paths.
Eric Weir. 2250 King, encouraged Council to take steps to promote safe bicycling.
Dave Padgett . 107 Foothill, felt there would be more stress on the arterial system if parking were
eliminated. He supported increased signage and decreasing the speed limit.
Fitz Besco. 860 Osos, stated he rode his bicycle almost daily and also worked as a driver for a courier
service. He felt it was not necessary to eliminate parking.
Naoma Wright, 400 Foothill, was opposed to parking removal.
Matthew Calisary, 1824 Hayes, supported the bike program.
Evelyn Delmartini. 1720 Santa Ynez, felt that with only an 180/c bicycling population, 82% of the residents
would be inconvenienced. She supported better signage and bus ridership.
James Trampion, 137 Foothill, felt it would be hazardous to park and cross Foothill. He was opposed to
the removal of parking, but supported a reduced speed limit on Foothill.
Richard Rossi. 285 Foothill, questioned the outcome of traffic speed if parking were removed.
William .Shanda, 1122 , felt the rights of bicyclists were not more important than the rights of residents.
Tim Farrell, 522 Kentucky, spoke in support of the bikeway improvements.
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Tuesday, May 7, 1991 - 7:00 pm.
930 p.m. Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
9:45 p.m. City Council reconvened; all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Dunin closed the public hearing.
Councilman Reiss was concerned with the public's references to the speed limit on Foothill Boulevard and
the signage for bicyclists. He did not have a solution which he thought would be satisfactory to the majority
of the people.
Councilwoman Rappa expressed her reaffirmation of support for the bike plan over the past five years. She
stated that Proposition 116 monies are available and felt the council needed to be assertive to take
advantage of it. She felt it was time to make it clear where bikes belong and saw the integrated bikeway
program as a solution.
Councilman Roalman supported the bike plan and as a bicyclist felt a safe system was needed. He felt
other alternatives to fossil fuel were warranted. He viewed the bike network as an essential part of an
integrated plan including the trolley and bus system for alternative modes of transportation. He thought a
safe, integrated bike system was in the best interest to the community. He saw this decision as the
opportunity to either move ahead with the bikeway program or lose it.
Mayor Dunin felt this proposal was an engineer's approach to the problem. He expressed concern for the
speed on Foothill Boulevard and safety education to all users of the roadway. He did not support the staff
recommendations as submitted. He suggested a committee be formed with a specific structure of people
who understand circulation, pollution and would view alternate modes of transportation. The committee
would be charged with making recommendations to resolve the issue of providing safe bicycle routes without
negatively impacting neighborhoods.
Moved by Dunin /Reiss to reject the staff recommendation at this time (3 -2, Councilmembers Rappa and
Roalman voting no).
Motion made by Dunin /Pinard to instruct the City Administrator to form a technical committee to address
the resolution of the future of bicycle use in the City, incorporating Council comments.
Councilman Reiss stated he had heard some criticism of other committees the CAO had formed and did
not think the CAO should be making the appointments.
Councilwoman Pinard, who seconded the motion, withdrew the referral to the CAO. The maker of the
motion concurred.
Councilman Roalman stated the City already had a review committee that worked with staff and drafted a
plan and did not see the need for another.
Mayor Dunin did not think the previous committee was qualified to see the overall picture and suggested
the new committee would be more representative of all views.
Councilwoman Rappa reminded the Council that there was an adopted Bikeways Plan. Perhaps the correct
approach, if the Council did not like the current adopted plan, would be to bring it back for amendment.
Previous motion called. Motion by Dunin /Pinard to form a technical committee to address future bike use
in the City carried (3 -2, Councilmembers Reiss and Roalman voting no).
Upon question, Councilman Reiss was asked why he voted no. He stated that if the group is going to look
at the plan and maybe redo it, then he probably could have supported it, but that wasn't clear. It may be
that we really need to start with a basic plan.
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10.30 pm. Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
10:40 pm. City Council reconvened; Councilwoman Pinard arriving at 10:50 pm.
After brief discussion, moved by Roalman /Ranna to direct staff to proceed with the bikeway along the Palm
trees on the west side of California Blvd. between Foothill and Hathway and to bring back analysis of the
options for one or two way bike traffic on that section and to bring back further analysis of the continuance
of the bike lane north of Foothill for the meeting of July 16, 1991. Motion carried unanimously.
2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONING AND ANNEXATION (File No. 462)
Council held a public hearing to consider a General Plan Amendment /Rezoning to change the land use
designation of the site at 880 Industrial Way from rural industrial to service commercial /light industrial
and rezoning the property "M ", manufacturing, in conjunction with the annexation of a 33 acre site located
at the northwest corner of Sacramento Drive and Industrial Way; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant.
Ken Hamnian. Assistant Administrative Officer, stated that the Telegram Tribune had requested
continuance of this item to date certain, June 4, 1991 pending the final determinations by their structural
engineer.
Moved by Pinard /Reiss to continue this item to date certain, June 4, 1991 (5 -0).
Moved by Raona /Reiss to direct staff to return on May 21, 1991 with the resolution amending the
annexation policies as set forth (4-1, Councilwoman Pinard voting no).
' BUSINESS ITEMS
3. WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION (File No. 90-47)
Council considered the Wastewater Management Plan Implementation, Unit 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvements Project - City Plan No. R -28S, State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan No. C -0564031 -130, award
of construction contract.
John Moss, Wastewater Division Manager, reviewed the history of the project and recommended awarding
the contract for construction of the Unit 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements to the.second low
bidder, Kaweah Construction in the amount of $13,091,807,. and reject the low bidder, as non - responsive.
Todd Mirolla, representing Alder Construction and Engineering, discussed his client's conformance to the
requirements of the SWRCB's for positive efforts in soliciting MBE/WBE businesses. (See file for written
correspondence).
Albert Perrini. President, Kaweah Construction, felt Alder Construction did not follow the rules for
completing the bid forms and supported the recommendation to award the bid to Kaweah Construction.
Cindy Clemens. Assistant City Attorney, cited the problems with Alder's bid and recommended awarding
the contract to the second low bidder, Kaweah Construction. She felt the State may place the low interest
loan funds to be used for this project in jeopardy if Alder's bid was accepted, due to their failure to fully
comply with the requirements of the CWG bulletin no. 113 -A and Public Contracts Code Section 4104.
Councilman Roalman stated that as he was not an attorney, he would have to trust the staff
recommendation and supported awarding the contract to Kaweah Construction.
Moved by Roalman / Dunin to adopt Resolution No. 6974 (5 -0) awarding Contract A- 124 -90 -CC for
construction of the Unit 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements to the second low bidder, Kaweah
Construction, in the amount of $13,091,807, and reject the bid of Alder Construction as non - responsive as
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recommended. Award to be made contingent upon receipt of approve to award (ATA) from the State Water
Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Division of Loans and Grants.
4. PARKING STRUCTURE REPAIR PROJECT (File No. 91 -10)
Council considered plans and specifications for crack repair for the Palm Street and Marsh Street parking
structures; estimated to cost $42.000 (continued from 3/19/91).
Moved by Reiss /Rauna to continue this item to date certain, May 21, 1991.
S. EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY (File No. 168)
Council considered an exchange of property between the City of San Luis Obispo Laguna Lake municipal
Golf Course, 11175 Los Osos Valley Road) and Laguna Lake Mobile Estates (1801 Prefumo Canyon Road).
Sue Loftin, representing California Park Properties, Inc., voiced her consent to a one time continuance of
this item to date certain, June 4, 1991.
Moved by Rapp /Reiss to continue this item to date certain, June 4, 1991.
6. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (File No. 91-04)
Council considered plans and specifications for "Sidewalk Improvement Project Santa Barbara Street -
Church Street to Morro Street," City Plan No. R40B; estimated to cost $15,010.60 for original project;
$15,620 for alternate project (continued from 9/19/90 and 4/3/91).
Due to the lateness of the hour, moved by Reiss /Rappa to continue this item to date certain, Tuesday, May
21,1991.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting at
12:10 a.m. to closed session regarding the Mission Plaza Expa ' n.
Al?tRl7VE! BY COUNCIL: 8/20/91 Utz
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By: Carol Hoon, a ^ording Secretary
MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, MAY 13, 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