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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/1991152 City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, December 10, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. Absent: None City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Ken Ham pian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Dave Romero, Public Works Director, Bill Hetland, Utilities Director PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments were presented. CONSENT AGENDA U.CA. Moved by Pinard /Rappa to add an Urgency Resolution of Appreciation to the Consent Calendar for Merlyn Van for many years of dedicated service to the City. Motion carried (4 -0-1, Mayor Dunin absent). Mayor Dunin arrived at 7:10 P.M. Moved by RappMRoalman, the consent calendar was unanimously approved as recommended by the City Administrative Officer (5 -0). C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES Moved by Ranpa /Roalman (5 -0), the following minutes were approved as amended: Monday, November 4, 1991 at 12:00 P.M.; and Tuesday, November 5, 1991 at 7:00 P.M. C -2 NIPOMO STREET BRIDGE GRANT (File No. 875) Council considered an Environmental and Mitigation Grant Program for the Nipomo Street Bridge. Moved by Ranna/Roalman, Resolution No. 7060 was adopted (5 -0) directing staff to apply for grant in the amount of $450,000 to assist in acquiring property and making improvements in order to extend Mission Plaza as a mitigation program for the Nipomo Street Bridge as recommended. C -3 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REQUEST (File No. 1002) Council considered a request from the Human Relations Commission to send a letter to the Governor urging him to restore the budget of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing so that civil rights can continue to be enforced effectively in California. Moved by Ranna /Roalman (5 -0), the Mayor was authorized to send a letter to the Governor urging restoration of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing Budget as recommended. 153 City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, December 10, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. C4 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION (File No. 106) Council considered a Resolution of Appreciation for Merlyn Van for many years of dedicated service to the City. Moved by Rapp@ /Roalman. Resolution of Appreciation No. 7061 was adopted (5 -0) for Merlyn Van for many years of dedicated service as recommended. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS C.I..R.1. Upon general consensus, Mayor was directed to write a letter to SLO AM supporting a TDA contribution towards the Cal Poly Transit Contract recognizing Cal Poly s contribution to the regional system. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. STREET ABANDONMENT - BOYSEN AVENUE (File No. 535) Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommendation to abandon a portion of Boysen Avenue near Santa Rosa Street in conjunction with the development of a Carl's Jr. restaurant (continued from 11/19/91). Dave Romero . Public Works Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution abandoning a portion of Boysen Avenue as recommended. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Rob Strong, representing the property owners, spoke in support of the street abandonment with the recommendation to amend Condition No. 1. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Roalman /Rappa, Resolution No. 7062 was adopted (5 -0) abandoning a portion of Boysen Avenue near Santa Rosa Street with the amendment proposed by the applicant's representative. 2. RECLAIMED WATER - LA LOMITA RANCH (File No. 517) Council considered a proposal by RRM Design Group to construct a reclaimed water transmission system from the City Wastewater Treatment Plant to Los Nomadas Ranch (formerly La Lomita) to irrigate two golf courses and a "sod farm" (continued from 11/4/91). Bill Hetland, Utilities Director, reviewed the agenda report (see File No. 517) and suggested that the Council listen to a presentation by RRM Design Group regarding the development of the Los Nomadas development project located east of the county airport and that they consider several major issues identified in the report and give direction to staff. The key issues included (1) priorities for reclaimed water use; (2) construction of required infrastructure; (3) identification of creek flow requirements; (4) program environmental review; (5) fiscal impact of the proposed project; (6) consistency with the City ordinance; (7) consistency with the General Plan; and (8) who should be the lead agency for the project environmental review. Keith Gurn ee, representing RRM, gave a lengthy presentation reviewing the project and the benefits it holds for the City. The project consisted of a public and private golf course, the public one included a 18 -hole championship golf course, resort center, nursery, and amphitheater. The private resort would include a 18- hole championship golf course, plaza facility including several shops, bar, locker room facilities, cafe and grill, 154 City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, December 10, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. 1 40 bungalow suites, 8 all suite haciendas, 10 tennis courts, health center, swimming lagoon and an equestrian facility. He stated that the City would derive a $4,000,000 reclaimed wastewater line that would: — be constructed and generate income to fund expansion of the reclamation program through future sales of reclaimed water. — provide irrigation to a number of local and existing future city parks which would reduce the demand for potable water for residential use. The Los Nomados project would also: - -create a permanent green belt on the City's southern border and further limit urban sprawl into the Edna Valley. —be a natural buffer between vineyard operations to the south and residential operations to the north. - -create local construction jobs for up to three years with resort operation permanently adding up to 400 local new jobs. —the economic impact report prepared by Steve Nukes and Associates demonstrated that it would provide a substantial economic boost to the local economy as salaries and purchases by guests and employees would circulate through local businesses. — provide in excess of $1,700,000 annually in new City tax revenues. — provide resort architecture to reflect rural, low -key character of San Luis Obispo's heritage — provide two 18 -hole golf courses, 1 public and 1 private, which would help to ease the county's shortage of golf facilities, provide a new visitors amenity and reduce the pressure to convert less suitable lands to golf related uses. -- permanently protect Islay Peak, a highly valued landmark, as dedicated open space. Doug Murdock, General Manager of Northwest Properties Owners, reviewed the history of the project and again reviewed some of the proposed benefits. Upon question, Rill Hetland stated that staff would identify how much reclaimed water is required for creek use. Councilwoman Ranna requested that staff explore all potential uses for reclaimed water. She also believed the City should act as the lead agency and would support the evaluation of a co -lead agency with the County. Mayor Dunin stated he supported discharging water down the creek to maintain the natural habitat but did not feel that Fish and Game was in a position to make demands and that the City was in a strong negotiating position. Councilman Roalman stated the City has already received a maximum of priority No. 1 requests for reclaimed and could not see why additional projects should be looked at under the circumstances. Also, he felt it would be premature to proceed until the necessary creek flow levels had been identified and staff knows other ways that the reclaimed water can be used. Councilman Reiss felt it was an exciting project but did not feel that any decisions could be made at this time. There is a need to know more of what the demands are for reclaimed water. 155 City Council Meeting Page 5 ® Tuesday, December 10, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. Councilwoman Pinard was concerned that the City maximize water to the people who have already paid for the system. 9:00 P.M. Mayor Dunin declared a recess. 9:10 P.M. City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present. 3. CITY HALL EXPANSION PROJECT (File No. 192) Council considered the study phase of the City Hall Expansion Project. John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, briefly reviewed the agenda report. Fred Sweeney, project architect, also reviewed the proposal. The CAO recommendations were: 1. Review and approve the "City Hall Building Program" document, which will guide future City Hall expansion 2. Review the schematic building plans and elevations prepared to date for the City Hall expansion and provide comments for consideration when the project is reactivated at some future point. 3. Review the Civic Center master plan and refer it to the Downtown Design Committee for Its consideration as part of the Downtown Physical Concept Plan 4. Defer further work on the City Hall expansion until circumstances are appropriate for reactivating the project S. Transfer $440,000 not spent for project design from the capital outlay fund control account to the general fund Councilwoman Pinard expressed concern that the City Hall Building Program not be approved until Council had an opportunity to go through the specific square footage and through the document more specifically. She could support recommendations 2, 4, and 5 but was not prepared to support the building program as is. Upon question, John Dunn stated that the document would be used only as a guideline and future councils would have every opportunity to make amendments to the design of the project, and this would simply be an opportunity for a starting point at the time that it could be resurrected. Councilwoman Raona also expressed concern that maybe it would be helpful to consolidate some or all of the space needs. She did feel that a good job had been done and could support it conceptually but did not want this to be a document in concrete. After additional discussion, it was moved by Pinard /Roalman to only approve staff recommendations 2, 4, and 5. Mayor Dunin again stated that because this was only being approved in concept, he could support the full recommendation. Motion carried (4 -1, Mayor Dunin voting no). Moved by Reiss /Rappa to approve the other two conditions proposed by the architect as a guide as this council seize the project as this time. Motion carried (3 -2, Councilmembers Roalman and Pinard voting no). 156 City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, December 10, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. 4. ADVISORY BODY SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR 1992 (File No. 122) Mayor Dunin reviewed the agenda report stating he and Councilman Roalman had unanimously approved the recommendations for Council Subcommittee assignments and asked for questions. Councilwoman Pinard stated that she supported most of the recommendations but would like to see rotation on the Council of Government Committee and the San Luis Obispo County Transit Authority. She felt that because the same individual had served for rive years and that the Council Advisory Body Handbook requires rotation when possible that someone else should have the opportunity to serve. Councilman Roalman explained that County commissions and regional boards were not included as a part of the Advisory Body Handbook. The Handbook only refers to City committees and commissions and, therefore, that rule did not apply but maybe should be clarified. Councilman Reiss also urged that committees and commissions be rotated on a more regular basis. After discussion, moved by Roalman /Reiss to approve all subcommittee assignments for City committees and commissions. Motion carried unanimously (5 -0). Moved by Rappa/Roalman to appoint Dunin /Reiss to the Zone 9 Advisory Committee. Motion carried (5- 0). Moved by Roalman /Dunin to appoint Councilwoman Rappa with Councilwoman Pinard as an alternate to the San Luis Obispo County Transit Authority. Motion carried (3 -2, Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss voting no). Moved by Rapna /Roalman to appoint Mayor Dunin to LAFCO. Motion carried unanimously (5 -0). Moved by Roalman /Dunin to appoint Councilwoman Rappa with Councilwoman Pinard as an alternate to the San Luis Obispo Area Coordinating Council. Motion carried (3 -2, Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss voting no). Moved by Roalman /Reiss that the rest of the County Regional Committees and Commissions on page 2 be made as recommended. Motion carried (4 -1, Councilwoman Pinard voting no). After additional discussion and upon general consensus, staff was directed to come back with language for the Advisory Body Handbook that would cover County Regional Committees and Commissions. 5. APPOINTMENT OF VICE -MAYOR (File No. 122) Mayor Dunin made a presentation to Councilman Bill Roalman acknowledging his efforts as Vice Mayor for 1991 and presented him with a plaque. Moved by Dunin /Reiss to appoint Councilwoman Pinard as Vice Mayor for 1992. After additional clarification and discussion, both Councilmembers withdrew their first and second motion. It was then moved Roalman /Reiss to appoint Councilwoman Rappa as Vice Mayor for 1992. Motion carried (4-1, Councilwoman Pinard voting no). COMMUNICATIONS COMM.1. After brief discussion, staff directed to meet with Scott Byrd of SLO Recycling regarding future recycling contract. 1 1 City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday, December 10, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. COMM2. After brief discussion, staff directed to report back on apparent inappropriateness of staff comments relative to Councilmembers as identified by Councilwoman Pinard. 10.35 P.M. there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 1/21/92 Pa Voges, City 1 PV-.cm MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL . CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1992 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Councilmembers Peg Pinard (arriving at 730 P.M.), Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss, Bill Roalman and Mayor 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; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Bob Neumann, Fire Chief, Ann McPike, Personnel Director, Dave Romero, Public Works Director, Deb Hossli, Administrative Analyst PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD P.C.I. Aaron Corob, 1460 Augusta, requested the Council initiate a rezoning for his property at 2000 Broad Street to enable the property to be upgraded. Upon general consensus, this item was referred to staff to work with the applicant. P.C2. Brett Cross, 1217 Mariner's Cove, expressed concern that staff contracted for moving a fence on Madonna Mountain at a cost of $2,800 to allow an additional 8 acres for a tree memorial. Upon general consensus, this item referred to staff for report. P.C3. Richard Schmidt expressed concern with how the forum for the State Water Project was established. Upon general consensus, this item was referred to staff for response. 157