HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/1993City Council Meeting Page 2
Tuesday, September 21, 1993 - 7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.I. Stan Payne. 1420 Johnson Avenue, refuted previous comments made regarding the parking
of his motor home on Johnson Avenue.
P.C.2. Phil Ashley. 1586 La Cite Court, expressed concerns regarding a development proposal near
Sterner Creek
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Settle /Romero to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative
Officer with the exception of C-10, C-11, C-12, & C-14 as noted; motion carried (5-0).
C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Council considered the minutes of Tuesday, August 24, 1993 at 1:30 P.M.
Moved by Settle /Romero to waive oral reading and approve the minutes; motion carried (5-0).
C-2 WATERLINE PROJECT (File No. 93-15)
Council considered reauthorizing solicitation of bids for "Waterline Improvement Project: Palm St. -
Broad to Santa Rosa; Santa Rosa St. - Palm to Pacific; Pacific St. - Santa Rosa to Nipomo,
' °Specification No. 93-15 (project previously approved by Council on 6/15/93).
Moved by Settle /Romero to approve reauthorizing staff to solicit bids and award of contract by the
City Administrative Officer if the lowest responsible bid is within engineer's estimated; motion carried
(5-0)•
C-3 STATE -LOCAL TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT (File No. 93 -14A)
Council considered authorizing the execution of Program Supplement No. 003 to State -Local
Transportation Partnership Program Agreement No. SLTPP -5016 providing a $59,468 reimbursement
from the State for share of the work accomplished on °Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Project,
Grand Avenue from Monterey to Slack Street.'
Moved by Settle /Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8212 authorizing execution of Program Supplement
003; motion carried (5-0).
C-4 PO REZONING - 953 ORCUTT ROAD (ORCUTT ID (File No. 463)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the zoning regulations map to
create an office/industrial park on an 11.75 acre parcel on the south side of Orcutt Road, west of the
S.P.R.R. right -of -way from M- to M-PD (Application PD 220 -92); Parkside Research Center Association,
applicant (continued from 8/31/93).
Moved by Settle /Romero to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1245; motion carried (5-0).
' C-5 REZONING - SOUTH HIGUERA STREET (File No. 462)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance rezoning a 1.61 acre site on the east side
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of South Higuera Street between Chumash Drive and Margarita Avenue from C-S (Service -
Commercial) to C-S-MU (Service- Commercial Mixed -Use); Robert Takken and Dan McBride, applicants
(continued from 9/7/93).
Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, stated that although some documents stated the property was on the
west side of South Higuera Street, it was actually on the east side of South Higuera Street Because
the street address and all notifications were correct, it was deemed a minor typographical error and
was insignificant in the item.
Moved by Settle/Rom ero to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1246; motion carried (5-0).
C-6 ZONE 9 AGREEMENT (File No. 593)
Council considered an agreement between the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District Zone 9 and the City of San Luis Obispo for 1993 /94 streambed clearing program,
giant reed eradication program, and streambed improvement program.
Moved by Settle /Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8213 and approve Agreement No. A- 66-93 -CC with
amendments; motion carried (5-0).
C-7 STATEMENT OF WATER 7 WASTEWATER REVENUES & EXPENDITURES (File No. 516)
Council considered annual statements of revenues and expenditures from Water and Wastewater
Impact fees for 1992/93. 1
Moved by Settle /Romero to receive and file annual statements; motion carried (5-0).
C-8 SURPLUS PROPERTY PROGRAM (File No. 165)
Council considered participation in the state /federal surplus property program.
Moved by Settle /Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8214 authorizing participation in the program;
motion carried (5-0).
C-9 TIME EXTENSION - TRACT 2077 (File No. 410)
Council considered a request for a time extension for Tract 2077, a 43-unit residential condominium
to be built at 145 South Street; Village Park Associates, subdivider.
Moved by Settle /Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8215 granting one -year time extension; motion
carried (5-0).
C-10 TIME EXTENSION -.MILL STREET ABANDONMENT (File No. 535)
Council considered a request for a one -year time extension for the abandonment of Mill Street
between Nipomo Street and Broad Street
Council expressed concerns that the staff had originally recommended against abandonment.
Moved by Raooa /Pinard to adopt Resolution No. 8216 abandoning Mill Street with a new expiration
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date of October 6, 1994; motion carried (3-2, Council Members Settle and Vice -Mayor Roalman voting
no).
C-11 FINAL MAP APPROVAL- TRACT 1360 (File No. 410)
Council considered giving final map approval for Tract 1360 (Unit 3), a 48-lot subdivision located at
4600 Poinsettia Street; Mid -Coast Land Company, subdivider.
Council expressed concerns about the budget for French Park.
Moved by Roalman /Settle to adopt Resolution No. 8217 approving the final map for Tract 1360 (Unit
3); motion carried (5-0).
C-12 RFP - CITY WIDE AREA NETWORK (File No. 93-45
Council considered a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the implementation of a City wide area network
at an estimated installation cost of $58,000.
Council expressed concerns about the cost of connecting all City facilities.
Moved by Raooa /Romero to approve the RFP; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Settle voting no).
C-13 CABLE FRANCHISE EXTENSION (File No. 143)
Council considered an amendment to the City's franchise agreement with Sonic Cable Television to
extend the agreement to October 31, 1993, and authorize the City Administrative Officer to extend the
agreement on a month -to -month basis thereafter through December 31, 1993 if necessary.
Moved by Softie/Romero to approve an amendment to the Sonic franchise agreement; motion carried
(5-0)•
C-14 REQUEST FOR DEFERRAL OF FEES - VILLA ROSA (File No. 463)
Council considered a request to defer park -in -lieu and water acreage fees for Villa Rosa (843
Mutsuhfto Avenue), to allow payment of these fees with the construction and sale of each phase,
rather than in a lump sum prior to occupancy of the first unit of the entire development.
Council expressed concerns about equity and deferring the fees.
Stanley Bell, applicant, spoke in support of the deferral.
Moved by Roalman/Pinard to adopt Resolution No. 8218 and direct staff to increase the fee by CPI
from the date of adoption; motion carried (3-2, Council Members Rappa and Settle voting no).
C-15 LEAGUE VOTING DELEGATE (File No. 362)
Council considered designating a voting delegate to the League of California Cities Annual
Conference in San Francisco, October 16 - 19, 1993.
Moved by Settle /Romero to approve appointments as recommended; motion carried (5-0).
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C-16 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
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Council considered a resolution of appreciation to Recreation Director Jim Stockton for 36+ years of
service to the City.
Moved by Settle/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8219; motion carried (5-0).
APPOINTMENTS
Ail. CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS COMMITTEE (File No. 346)
Council considered appointments to the Campaign Regulations Committee.
Council discussed the composition and numbe' of the recommended appointments and made
additional suggestions.
Moved by Roalman /Settle to approve appointments made as recommended with the addition of Ken
Schwartz and GlennaDeane Dovey; motion carried
Diane Gladwell, City Clerk, suggested timeframes to facilitate the election process.
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Moved by Romero /Rapga to direct the committee to make their recommendation on the Charter
amendment proposal by the end of November, and their recommendation on campaign regulations
no later than February 1, 1994; motion carried (5-0). 1
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
C.LRA. Vice Mayor Roalman reported that the Airport Area Subcommittee's Fiscal Impact
Analysis RFP would be circulated shortly.
C.LR.2. Council Member RION submitted a written report regarding the Human Relations
Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - 4058 BROAD (File No. 463)
Council held a public hearing to consider a General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, and
planned development rezoning to allow for construction of a 9,000 square foot ( + / -) office building
at 4058 Broad Street; State Farm Insurance, applicant.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the project and zoning proposals.
Council discussed driveway alternatives, zoning alternatives, and bus stop requirements.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
Brian Stan. representing State Farm Insurance, spoke in favor of the project, but expressed concerns
about Conditions #11 (driveway) and #12 (bus stop).
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Stephen McGrath. 660 Buchon St. and representing the applicant, spoke about the project's energy
saving features and use of recycled products.
Dennis Johnson. 170 Brooks St., asked that only the needed parking spaces be placed in the project,
and that native plantings be used.
Dorian Form stated that the landscaping had been redesigned to meet Planning Commission and
staff recommendations.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed landscaping and skylighting, transportation plans, and zoning of the re ef parcel.
Moved by Romero /Settle to 1) adopt Resolution No. 8220 approving the General Plan and approving
the mitigated negative declaration; and 2) adopt Resolution No. 8221 approving amendment to Edna-
Islay Specific Plan for the front parcel, motion carried (5-0); and the rear panel, motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Pinard /Settle to refer the rear parcel to Planning Commission to consider residential uses;
motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Rappa/Roalman to direct staff to incorporate discussion of findings in our Planned
Development ordinance to address non - residential development; motion carried (5-0).
' Moved by Roalman /Settle to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1247 as amended to change condition
#11 from'to° to °which may° and to include a new condition #19 regarding landscaping and lighting;
motion carried (5-0).
9:00 PM Mayor Pinard declared a recess.
9:18 PM City Council reconvened; all Council Members present.
2. CITY -WIDE ZONING AMENDMENT (File No. 462)
Council held a public hearing to consider amending the zoning regulations to allow utility offices and
payment points in the Office zone, subject to existing use permit requirements, and to allow offices
and payment points in the Public Facilities zone with approval of Administrative Use Permit, as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the proposal.
Moved by SettleMomero to Introduce to print Ordinance No. 1248 concurring with the negative
declaration of environmental impact and amending the zoning regulations to allow utility office and
payment points in the office zone, subject to existing use permit requirements, and to allow offices
and payment points in the public facilities zone with the approval and Administrative Use Permit, as
recommended by the Planning Commission; motion carried (5-0).
3. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RATE INCREASE (File No. 142)
' Council held a public hearing to consider a request by the San Luis Garbage Company for a rate
increase to cover the raised landfill tipping fee.
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John Moss. Acting Utilities Director, stated that there had been a 14% tipping fee increase and
expressed concerns about the current agreement.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
Tom Martin. Controller for San Luis Garbage, agreed to a consultant's study, if it was done quickly.
He suggested another option to Council of a 9.6% increase and $2.00 monthly service fee to mitigate
an anticipated 37 -1/2% increase in February.
Roy Han ff 569 Lawrence Drive, supported neighbors sharing garbage pickup.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed recycled material handling, tipping, fees, and the orange bag program.
Charlie Cattaneo, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of mandatory service and problems with the
orange bag program.
John Moss. Acting Utilities Director, presented Council with rationale for adding a monthly base fee
for orange bags and projected rates with and without a $2.00 per month bag base fee.
Moved by Romero /Raoaa to adopt Resolution No. 8222 and institute a $2.00 monthly fee for orange
bag service effective January 1, 1994; motion carried (3-2, Vice Mayor Roalman and Mayor Pinard
voting no). '
4. OPEN SPACE ELEMENT (File No. 462)
Council held a public hearing to consider the General Plan Open Space Element update (continued
from 9/7/93).
Moved by Roalman /Settle to continue this item to Wednesday, October 20, 1993 at 7:00 P.M.; motion
carried (5-0).
BUSINESS ITEMS
5. ZERO TOLERANCE GANG ACTWITY (File No. 732)
Council considered joining with surrounding communities in formalizing a °zero tolerance zone' for
gang activity.
Jim Gardiner. Police Chief, recommended joining with other cities in the county to not tolerate gang
activity.
John Sneed, a Sargeant in the U.S. Air Force, spoke in the support of the DJLR.E. program.
Moved by Romero /Rama to adopt Resolution No. 8223 approving zero tolerance of gang activities;
motion carried (5-0).
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6. SLOCOG JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (File No. 1151)
Council considered the Joint Powers Agreement of the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
(SLOCOG) for Fiscal Year 1993/94 (continued from 8/3/93 and 9/7/93).
Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, briefly introduced the item.
Ron DiCarfi, Executive Director of the SLOCOG, stated that increased budgets were a result of the
transition from a Waal to an urban designation and increased federal funds.
Council expressed concerns over budget and salary expenses, and various programs, and
proportional representation between the County and member cities.
Moved by Rappa /Romero to approve Agreement No. A- 67 -93-CC and authorize the Mayor to sign the
Joint Powers Agreement; motion carried (3.2, Council Member Settle and Mayor Pinard voting no).
7. PROMOTIONAL CONTRACTS (File No. 1051)
Council considered the 1993 -95 Promotional Program.
Deb Hossli. Administrative Analyst, reviewed the proposal, stating that the Administrative Officer did
not support the recommended 4% cost -of- living increases as recommended by the Promotional
Coordinating Committee (PCC).
' Kathy Smith member of the PCC, outlined the recommended proposals and how they fulfilled Council
direction.
Mary Harris.1043 Marsh Stand representing the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, reviewed
the various expenditures to support the film festival.
After discussion, moved by Romero /Raoea to 1) approve and authorize the Mayor to execute two year
contracts with the Chamber of Commerce for Visitor Services (Agreement No. A- 68-93 -CC) in the
amount of $55,200 each year and Promotional Services (Agreement No. A- 69- 93-CC) in the amount
of $32,100 each year (with no cost of living increase in 199495); 2) approve and authorize the Mayor
to execute a two-year contract with the Visitors and Conference Bureau (Agreement No. A- 70.93 -CC)
for promotional services in the amount of $54,000 each year (with no cost of living increase in 1994
95); 3) approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a one -year contract with Barnett, Cox &
Associates (Agreement No. A- 71- 93-CC) for advertising services in the amount of $89,000 with the
opportunity to extend for one additional year with CAO approval; and 4) authorize the City
Administrative Officer to develop and execute additional agreements with Barnett, Cox and Associates
and the International Film Festival to carry out the Enhanced Promotional Program as outlined in this
report; motion carried (41, Council Member Roalman voting no).
8. BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (File No. 462)
Council considered future dates for further discussion of the Bicycle Transportation Plan (continued
from 8/31/93 and 9/14/93).
Moved by Settle/Roalman to continue this item to Wednesday, October 27, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. and
continue the Land Use Element to Wednesday, October 20, 1993 at 7:00 P.M.; motion carried (5-0).
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COMMA. MAYOR'S TASK FORCE FOR A SAFER COMMUNITY was deferred to Tuesday, October 5,
1993.
12:15 A.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess to closed session to discuss the Emerson School site.
12:35 A.M. Council reconvened to report that Council had instructed their negotiator not to proceed
with further negotiations.
12:37 A.M. there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned
the meeting to Tuesday, October 5, 1993 at 7:00 P.M.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL 11/9/93
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1993 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Council Members
Present: Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle,
Vice -Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard
Absent: — None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Diane Gladwell, City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant
City Administrative Officer; Mike McCluskey; Public Works
Director, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Bill
Statler, Finance Director, Bob Neumann, Fire Chief
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.I. Charlie Fruit. 545 Higuera St., distributed copies of the Economic Strategy Task Force (ESTF)
recommendations to Council.
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