HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/15/2003MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2003 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ewan and Ken Schwartz,
Vice Mayor Christine Mulholland and Mayor Dave Romero
Absent: Council Member Allen K. Settle
City Staff:
Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Jonathan Lowell, City
Attorney; Julie O'Connor, Deputy City Clerk; John Mandeville,
Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Jill
Sylvain, Personnel Analyst; Deborah Linden, Police Chief; John
Moss, Utilities Director; Tim Bochum, Deputy Public Works Director;
Keith Opalewski, Parking Manager
Mayor Romero introduced and welcomed Julie Lyman, the new reporter from The Tribune
Who will be covering the City of San Luis Obispo.
PRESENTATIONS
A presentation was provided by Police Chief Linden and Lieutenant Parkinson recognizing
work performed by Police Department Volunteers. Mayor Romero presented Certificates of
Appreciation to the volunteers.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mary Beth Schroeder. 2085 Wilding Lane, commented on a letter she received from the City
regarding agenda packet availability and asserted that she has the right to receive free of
charge full agenda packets. Mayor Romero explained the City's policy for providing access to
agenda - related information to the public.
The following citizens urged Council to reconsider the Prado Road re- alignment:
Nick Muick San Luis Obispo
Bill Wilson, 1690 Southwood
Elise Wheeler, 2563 Lawton Ave.
Mila Vuiovich LaBarre, 650 Skyline Dr.
Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane
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Mayor Romero pointed out that the Prado Road re- alignment is included in the Margarita Area
Specific Plan, which will come to the Planning Commission and Council for review by year
end. CAD Hamaian added that the present alignment is what is identified in the current
Circulation Element
Sifu Kelvin Harrison, San Luis Obispo, reiterated claims of discrimination and harassment.
Gary Fowler, 777 Mill Street, spoke regarding an article printed in The Tribune regarding a
high speed chase and asserted the report was inaccurate. He commended the law
enforcement officers for their action.
CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Mayor Mulholland pulled item C4 for discussion and public comment.
Mayor Romero Vice Mayor Mulholland and Council Member Ewan commented in favor of C5.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Schwartz to approve the consent agenda as
recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried 4:0, with the
exception of C4.
C1. APPROVE MINUTES OF TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2003.
C2.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Schwartz to waive oral reading and approve as
presented; motion carried 4:0.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Schwartz to adopt Resolution No. 9471 (2003 Series)
approving the contracts of employment between the City of San Luis Obispo and
the Downtown Association Administrator and Promotions Coordinator; motion
carried 4:0.
C3. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE VOTING
DELEGATE/ALTERNATE 2003.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Schwartz to designate Mayor Romero as the voting
delegate and Vice Mayor Mulholland as the voting alternate to the League of
California Cities Annual Conference; motion carried 4:0.
C4. BUDGET REAPPROPRIATIONS AND STATUS REPORT ON THE HOUSING ELEMENT
UPDATE.
Public Comments:
Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, spoke in opposition.
Michelle Hix, San Luis Obispo resident, spoke regarding the Pedestrian Transportation Plan
and accessibility for the disabled. Ms. Hix was encouraged to continue to provide input on
the Plan as it moves through the review /approval process.
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Andrew Carter, 1283 Woodside, provided a status update on the Housing Element Task Force.
He expressed concern about the "sunset clause" in the resolution establishing the task force
and urged Council to extend the term of the task force to ensure completion of its work.
—end of public comments —
Council Member Schwartz voiced concerns about delays in the preparation of the Pedestrian
Transportation Plan.
Vice Mayor Mulholland recommended that the Council take an action to extend the term of the
Housing Element Task Force.
C5.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to 1) reappropriate $155,000 related to the
Housing Element update for environmental review ($120,000) and fiscal impact
analysis ($35,000); and authorize the City Administrative Officer to issue the request
for proposals (RFP) for this work and award the contract if it is within the budget. 2)
Reappropriate $25,000 for the Pedestrian Transportation Plan. 3) Receive a report
on the status of the Housing Element update. 4) Extended the term of the Housing
Element Task Force (originally to sunset on June 30, 2003) to until the completion of
their work, as outlined in Resolution No. 9387 (2002 Series); motion carried 4:0.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Schwartz to approve the request for proposals (RFP)
for Community Information and Outreach Services, Specification Number 90443,
and authorize contract award by the City Administrative Officer, if the selected
proposal is within the approved budget for this project ($63,200 for fiscal year 2003-
2004 and $60,000 for fiscal year 2004 - 2005); motion carried 4:0.
C6. LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY - 45 PRADO ROAD.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Schwartz to approve lease of unimproved City
owned property at 45 Prado Road to J. Fletcher Creamer and Son, Inc., at a lease
rate of $500 per month; motion carried 4:0.
C7. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS
INSURANCE AUTHORITY.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Schwartz to 1) appoint the Mayor to represent -the
City of San Luis Obispo on the Board of Directors for the California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority. 2) Appoint the Assistant City Administrative Officer, City
Attorney and Risk Manager as alternate representatives to the Board of Directors for
the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority; motion carried 4:0.
PUBLIC HEARING
1.
AND L. CASALEGNO, APPELLANTS.
This item was removed from the agenda. The appellants filed a letter jointly withdrawing
the appeal (see letter on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
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BUSINESS ITEMS
2. PRESENTATION OF SAVING SPECIAL PLACES II REPORT BY LAND
CONSERVANCY STAFF: AND DIRECTION TO CITY STAFF REGARDING THE SAN
LUIS OBISPO GREENBELT.
Natural Resources ManaaerHavlik provided background information on the initial Saving
Special Places report and its passage in 1995 and introduced Bob Hill. Land Conservancy
of San Luis Obispo County, who presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining the Saving
Special Places II Report.
Council questions followed.
Public Comments:
Mary Beth Schroeder. 2085 Wilding lane, asked Council to continue to conserve open space.
Andrew Carter, 1283 Woodside, spoke in favor of many of the recommendations set forth in
the report.
—end of public comments—
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to receive the presentation referred to as
"Saving Special Places II ", from staff at the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo
County; and directed staff to bring back to Council a General Plan Amendment
enlarging the greenbelt; motion carried 4:0.
Mayor Romero called a recess at 9:10 p.m. Meeting resumed at 9:20 p.m.
3. REVIEW OF THE EXPANSION OF ALTA VISTA RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT
DISTRICT.
City Attorney Lowell reported that the Council adopted Resolution No. 9455 (2003 Series),
on June 3, 2003, expanding the Alta Vista Parking District. Since that time, written
communication has been received from resident Roger Keep alleging that the petition
process used by the proponents of the district expansion was flawed. He explained that the
Council's rules of procedure provide an opportunity to reconsider an action and added that
staff is recommending that the Council review the petition process followed in the proposal
to expand the Alta Vista Parking District, including additional information provided by
residents and staff, and then provide direction to staff, as appropriate.
Public Comments:
Proponent Karen Adler, 1676 Fredericks Street, explained the process used for surveying the
neighborhood and responded to questions from the Council.
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The following citizens spoke in support of the Council's previous action to expand the parking
district and urged Council to let the action stand:
Frank Sheahan, 1632 Fredericks SL
Keith Gibson. 1633 Fredricks SL
Kenneth Jones, 1646 Fredericks St.
Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane
Warren Sturgill.1228 Stafford SL
The following citizens spoke in opposition to the parking district expansion and urged the
Council to rescind their previous action:
Toney Ledford 1706 Fredericks St., asked the Council to re-survey the neighborhood.
Roger Keep, 1660 Fredericks St., summarized points raised in his written communication to
the City Attorney (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and responded to questions from
Council.
—end of public comments —
Brief Council questions and comments ensued.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to direct staff to refer the petition process to
the Neighborhood Services Team for review, with a focus on clarifying the rules and
modifying the guidelines, as appropriate; motion carried 4:0.
Council took no action to rescind Resolution No. 9455 (2003 Series), adopted June 3, 2003,
expanding the Alta Vista Parking District.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Council Member Schwartz reported on the North County Water Resources Forum Meeting on
July 10 (see memo on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Council Member Ewan reported on the most recent meeting of the North County Water
Purveyors Group.
Mayor Romero reported on the Zone 9 Advisory Committee meeting on July 9"' (see memo on
file in the Office of the City Clerk) and the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments/San Luis
Obispo Regional Transit Authority meeting on July 9"' (see memo on file in the Office of the
City Clerk).
Vice Mayor_ Mulholland reported on the Mayor's meeting in Paso Robles on July 11"'. She also
reported on the Mass Transportation Committee meeting on July 9th, the Promotional
Coordinating Committee meeting on July a and the Mayor's Quarterly meeting with Advisory
Body Chairs on July 10"'. As the Mass Transportation Committee Liaison, she also noted that
she attended the First Transit's Safety Awards Banquet.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Mayor Romero submitted a memo regarding clarification of City regulations regarding
concurrent fuel and alcohol sales (see memo on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and
suggested that the Planning Commission and Council consider options for amending the
Code as it relates to the definitions of service station, warehouse -type retail stores and
concurrent use.
Council referred the matter to staff for clarification and/or modification.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero adjourned
the meeting at 10:36 p.m. to Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber,
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
JJ li O'Connor
D�pdty City Clerk
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