HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/11/1992City Council Meeting
Monday, May 11, 1992 - 12:00 P.M.
There was no public comment
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
There were no Council Liaison Reports.
BUSINESS ITEMS
CIRCULATION ELEMENT (File No. 462)
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Council considered the final administrative draft of the Circulation Element for purposes of initiating
environmental review (continued from 2/24/92, 3/9/92, and 4/28/92).
Tenn Sanviile. Senior Planner, reviewed the agenda report (File No. 462) with the recommendation that
after review of the final administrative draft Council to make any additional amendments as deemed
appropriate and accept the draft Circulation Element for the purpose of initiating environmental review.
He reminded the Council that on March 9, 1992 the Council had concluded is discussion of the 16
issues related to the Planning Commission's draft of the Circulation Element. Those additional
amendments have been incorporated and were highlighted in the document. He suggested that
Council start on Page 6 of the document under 'Transportation Goals and Objectives` and reach
consensus on each section.
A. TRANSPORTATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Councilwoman Raooa suggested clarifying language regarding the two intersections near Prado and
Industrial Way. She also suggested that rather than referring to two lanes, four lanes or six lanes, that
staff incorporate the actual right-of -way widths as most of these lanes allow for other traffic besides
the automobile such as bikes and pedestrians.
Councilwoman Pinard stated that she still did not feel that the goals were consistent with the task of
carrying out the document. She fell that the City was already exceeding is goals in many areas and
there was not strong enough language within the document to accomplish those goals. She also felt
that the goals were too traffic dominated and not alternative driven.
Councilman Reiss was concerned about subjecting the community to gridlock and until other
alternatives were viable, he could continue to support widening streets if needed.
After brief discussion, moved by Raaaa /Roalman to approve the Transportation Goals and Objectives
section of the Circulation Element. Motion carried (4-1, Councilwoman Pinard voting no).
B. TRAFFIC REDUCTION
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Brett Cross suggested that to attract alternative transportation, new businesses be provided one -time
bus passes to encourage their use.
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After discussion, moved by Roalman /Rapp- to approve Section 2 entitled 'Traffic Reduction' with
amendments to include amendment to Bicycle Transportation Policy 3.1 to read 'Bicycle
Transportation should be aggressively promoted through the City of San Luis Obispo '; 3.4 to read
°new development should provide bike lanes and paths, secure bicycle storage, showers and parking
facilities consistent with city plans and standards.°; also amendment to Program 3.8 to read to
encourage bicycling and walking to school, Cal Poly should be requested not to issue vehicle parking
permits to freshmen students or to all students, faculty and staff who live within a one mile radius of
the campus- 0; amendment to 3.13 to read 'the City should purchase obtain railroad right-of -way and
easements to establish a separated bike path and pedestrian trails through San Luis Obispo.' Motion
carried (4-1, Mayor Dunin voting no).
C. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
After discussion, moved by Rappa /Roalman to approve the Traffic Management section pages 15
through 24 with amendments as suggested by Council which included an amendment to figure 4 to
entitle it to read "potential major transportation network changes". Motion carried (3-2, Councilwoman
Pinard and Mayor Dunin voting no).
Moved by Rappa /Roalman to adopt the remaining recommendations and forward to staff. Motion
carried (34, Councilwoman Pinard and Mayor Dunin voting no).
1:55 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the
1 meeting to Tuesday, May 12, 1992 at 6:30 PM for closed session.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 7/7/92 pa Voges, City erk
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MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1992 - 6:30 P.M.
CITY /COUNTY LIBRARY - ROOMS A & B - 995 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss, Bill Roalman,
and Mayor Dunin
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Ken Hampian, Assistant City
I Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk