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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008 - 4:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Christine Mulholland, Allen Settle, Vice
Mayor Paul Brown, and Mayor Dave Romero were seated at
Roll Call. Council Member Carter was seated immediately
after.
City Staff:
Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Jonathan Lowell,
City Attorney; Audrey Hooper, City Clerk; Shelly Stanwyck,
Assistant City Administrative Officer; John Mandeville,
Community Development Director; Jay Walter, Public Works
Director; Brigitte Elke, Principal Administrative Analyst; Tim
' Bochum, Deputy Director of Public Works; Dave Hix,
Wastewater Division Manager, Kim Murry, Deputy
Community Development Director — Long Range Planning;
Michael Codron, Associate Planner
CONSENT AGENDA
Council agreed to reorder the Agenda to consider Consent Agenda items at this
time.
In response to Council Member Mulholland regarding item C9, Public Works
Director Walter said that staff will provide additional information as to why solar
panels were not included in the specifications.
Council Member Mulholland referred to item C11 and asked staff to take into
consideration placing more emphasis on addressing emissions from construction
and making a stronger effort related to sustainable energy reuse.
Mayor Romero raised concerns regarding the width of the turn lane for northbound
trucks coming off the freeway onto Monterey and turning onto Buena Vista.
' A brief discussion followed during which Deputy Public Works Director Bochum
displayed a map depicting the truck turning system and responded to questions.
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Council Members concurred with Mayor Romero's concerns and directed staff to
review and modify the design of the road from Monterey onto Buena Vista to
widen the turn lane for northbound trucks. Staff will pursue this direction during
the bid process and come back to Council if further direction is necessary.
Council Member Carter referred to item C4 and said that while he supports the
Little Theater, he will oppose the new lease since it doesn't include the cost of
long -term repairs and maintenance.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Settle to approve the Consent Agenda as
indicated below.
C1. MINUTES OF MARCH 18, 2008.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Settle to waive oral reading and approve as
presented; motion carried 5:0.
C2.
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ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Settle to: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 9971 (2008 '
Series) to join ICLEI (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives —
Local Governments for Sustainability. 2. Authorize staff to work with an intem to
use the ICLEI program to conduct a greenhouse gas emissions inventory for the
City of San Luis Obispo. 3. Identify Council Member Mulholland to act as the
"Elected Official Liaison "; motion carried 5:0.
C3. STREET RECONSTRUCTION 2007 -08 PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO.
90729.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Settle to: 1. Approve plans and Specifications
for the Street Reconstruction 2007 -08 Project, Specification No. 90729. 2.
Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the CAO to award the contract
if the lowest responsible bid is less than or equal to the Engineer's Estimate of
$627,000 ($572,000 General Fund, $34,000 Water System Improvements and
$21,000 Collection System Improvements); motion carried 5:0.
C4. NEW AGREEMENT WITH SAN LUIS OBISPO LITTLE THEATER F,
ET.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Settle to: 1. Rescind the current lease
agreement with the San Luis Obispo Little Theater (SLOLT) for 888 Morro Street.
2. Approve a new 10 -year lease agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo '
and the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre (SLOLT) for lease of property at 888
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Morro Street and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; motion carried
' 4:1 (Carter opposed).
C5. ANDREWS CREEK BYPASS, SPECIFICATION NO. 90562.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Settle to: 1. Approve a purchase order in the
amount of $55,113 with the Wallace Group for alternatives analysis for the
Andrews Creek Bypass, Specification No. 90562. 2. Approve a transfer of
$60,625 ($58,783 from construction and $1,842 from study) to the design
account for this project; motion carried 5:0.
C6. RAILROAD SAFETY TRAIL BRIDGE: HIGHWAY 101 CROSSING:
SPECIFICATION NO. 90741.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Settle to: 1. Approve a contract in the amount of
$143,500 with Quincy Engineering Inc. for preliminary study and design services
for Railroad Safety Trail Bridge: Highway 101 Crossing, Specification No. 90741.
2.- Approve the transfer of $88,500 from the construction account to the design
account for these services; motion carried 5:0.
C7. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES,
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Settle to: 1. Authorize the Mayor to execute
agreements with the selected on -call consulting firms: Wallace Group, Penfield &
Smith, MNS Engineers, Advantage Technical Services and MarWal Construction.
2. Authorize the Finance Director to execute purchase orders for individual
projects to consultants under agreement; motion carried 5:0.
C8. BUENA VISTA & GARFIELD AT MONTEREY INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS, SPECIFICATION NO. 90676.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Settle to: 1. Approve plans and specifications for
Buena Vista & Garfield Intersection Improvements, Specification No. 90792. 2.
Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the CAO to award the contract
if the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer's Estimate of $232,147.50. 3.
Approve the transfer of $24,000 from the completed projects account to fund
additional design and construction costs. 4. Approve the transfer of $35,000
from CIP reserve to fund construction management. The motion included
direction to staff to review and modify the design of the road from Monterey onto
Buena Vista to widen the turn lane for northbound trucks. Staff will pursue this
direction during the bid process and come back to Council of further direction is
necessary; motion carried 5:0.
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C9. CORPORATION YARD ROOF REPAIRS, SPECIFICATION NO.90441.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Settle to: 1. Approve plans and specifications for t
Corporation Yard Roof Repairs, Specification No. 90441. 2. Authorize staff to
advertise for bids and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the
contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer's Estimate of
$235,000. 3. Approve the transfer funds in the amount of $30,250 from the
capital improvement plans (CIP) reserve account to fund additional construction
management costs; motion carried 5:0.
C10. INTER - AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR NARCOTIC TASK FORCE.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Settle to authorize the Mayor to execute an inter-
agency Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for continued participation in the
San Luis Obispo County Narcotic Task Force from July 1, 2007, until the MOU is
either terminated or until participation in the Task Force is no longer desired;
motion carried 5:0.
C11. WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY MASTER PLAN UPDATE.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Settle to approve agreement with Brown and
Caldwell Engineers for Updating the Master Plan for the Water Reclamation
facility in an amount not to exceed $231,100 and authorize the Mayor to execute
the agreement; motion carried 5:0.
C12. LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD /U5 101 INTERCHANGE PROJECT -
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Settle to approve a contract services agreement
amendment in an amount of $40,000 with Dokken Engineering to perform
Caltrans value analysis for the Los Osos Valley Road /US 101 Interchange
project; motion carried 5:0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. FORMATION OF A CITYWIDE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT (BID)
DISTRICT.
Principal Administrative Analyst Elke made the staff presentation and responded
to Council's questions.
Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
John Conner, Chair, Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC's), spoke in
support of the recommendation. He said he believed the PCC would support '
having one individual on the PCC serve as a member of the BID Advisory Board.
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The following people spoke in support of the proposed BID:
' Tim Billing, San Luis Obispo
Pierre Rademaker San Luis Obispo
Dave Garth, San Luis Obispo
Jamie Wallace, Courtyard by Marriott
Pragna Patel, San Luis Obispo
Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
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Council Member Settle, Vice Mayor Brown, Council Member Carter, and Mayor
Romero commented in support of the recommendation.
RECOMMENDATION: Moved by Brown /Mulholland to adopt Resolution No.
9972. (2008 Series), a Resolution of Intention to form a citywide tourism business
improvement district (TBID) for the purpose of increasing industry investment in
tourism marketing in San Luis Obispo; motion carried 5:0.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. 2007 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT.
Community Development Director Mandeville introduced this item, following
' which Associate Planner Codron made the staff presentation. They responded
to Council's questions.
Public Comments
Jeannie Helphenstine, representing the Righetti property, asked Council to
consider modifying the City's growth ordinance to create greater flexibilty. She
explained that property owners in the Margarita Area are not moving forward with
permits at this time although they have approval to do so. As a result, the City's
building permit phasing plan is not proceeding as intended. She indicated that this
could create a problem in the future if Orcutt Road property owners proceed with
building permits.
Andrew Merriam, Wallace Group, Coordinating Planner for the Orcutt Area
Specific Plan, concurred with Ms. Helphenstine and the staff presentation. He
suggested that a study session or other type of review, including landowners from
all specific plan areas, should be held to address concerns before the completion
of the Orcutt Area Specific Plan.
Phil Grav, property owner in the Orcutt Area Speck Plan, concurred with the prior
speakers and asked Council to modify the Growth Management Ordinance to
enable enough units to be developed to pay for infrastructure. He suggested the
ordinance should allow for an eight -year moving average of building permits.
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David Grav also concurred with the prior speakers. He referenced the large capital
costs that will be needed to build the homes and suggested that a committee be
formed to address these issues.
Ermina Karim, Chamber of Commerce, noted that workforce housing availability
consistently tops the list of critical issues. In addition, developers are facing
significant up -front costs before building. For these reasons, the Chamber urged
Council to consider implementing something similar to an eight -year growth
management cycle.
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Community Development Director addressed some of the public comments and
referenced the concerns raised in the Agenda Report related to growth
management phasing. He concurred that it would be beneficial for staff to
receive public input on this matter prior to returning to Council with
recommendations for amendments to the City's Growth Management Ordinance.
Council Member Settle, Vice Mayor Brown, Council Member Carter and Mayor
Romero spoke in support of possible amendments to the current Growth
Management Ordinance Phasing Schedule, with staff developing and
investigating options and reporting back to Council.
Council Member Mulholland disagreed. She suggested that infrastructure costs
are down at this time, making it feasible to start development. She did not
believe the Growth Management Ordinance Phasing Schedule needs to be
amended. However, she expressed concern that household numbers are
decreasing while the sizes of houses are increasing. She said she would rather
see higher densities and an increase in smaller houses.
Council Member Mulholland referred to Charter section 909, and asked Council
to take the water above and beyond the safe annual yield for build -out of 1556
acre feet and put that into the reliability reserve.
A brief discussion followed, after which it was agreed that staff will include a
report on this matter in its Annual Water Progress Report to Council.
Council Member Carter explained why he thinks the City should begin to
consider restricting commercial growth by instituting a commercial growth cap.
He was particularly concerned with commercial development on Tank Farm and
at the Airport and how it will impact the downtown.
Council Member Mulholland concurred.
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Vice Mayor Brown and Mayor Romero were not in support of pursuing a cap on
' commercial development. Council Member Settle recommended that it would be
more feasible to consider this matter in a broader context with the next update of
the General Plan.
ACTION: Council received the report and provided comments as indicated. No
further action was taken.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Mayor Romero reported on the April 2, 2008, SLO Council of Governments
(SLOCOG) meeting. (His written report is on file in City Clerk's office.)
Council Member Mulholland reported on her attendance at the April 2nd County
Water Resources Committee meeting.
Council Member Settle and Mayor Romero noted their attendance at the Mayor's
Quarterly meeting last week.
COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Carter raised his prior concerns regarding the need for a rental
' inspection ordinance for all properties, particularly in light of the recent fire on
Branch Street in an illegal garage conversion.
Following discussion during which staff responded to questions, Council concurred
with CAO Hampian's suggestion to return to Council with a report from the Fire
Chief and Fire Marshall within the next few months on what is being done related
to fire prevention.
The Special Meeting adjourned at 6:05 to a Regular Meeting held in the Council
Chamber at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
I Present: Council Members Andrew Carter, Christine Mulholland, Allen
Settle, Vice Mayor Paul Brown and Mayor Dave Romero
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City Staff:
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Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Jonathan Lowell,
City Attorney; Audrey Hooper, City Clerk; Shelly Stanwyck,
Assistant City Administrative Officer; John Mandeville,
Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance and
Information Technology Director; Deborah Linden, Police
Chief; John Moss, Utilities Director; Jay Walter, Public Works
Director, Tim Bochum, Deputy Director of Public Works;
Tyler Corey, Associate Planner; Brian Leveille, Associate
Planner; Ryan Betz; Supervising Administrative Assistant
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Romero announced vacancies on various City Advisory Bodies.
PRESENTATIONS
BIKE MONTH PROCLAMATION.
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Mayor Romero presented Jamie Hill with a proclamation proclaiming May 2008
as Bike Month and May 19 -23 as Bike -to- School Week. t
ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION.
Mayor Romero presented City Arborist Ron Combs, Urban Forest - Contract
Services Supervisor Keith Pellemeier, and "Annie Oak Leaf' with a proclamation
proclaiming April 26, 2008, as Arbor Day.
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Chief Linden and Mayor Romero recognized and presented Tracy Nix, Child
Forensic Interview Specialist for SLO County District Attorney's Office, with a
Certificate of Appreciation and the work she does on behalf of crime victims.
District Attorney Jerry Shea, Assistant District Attorney Dan Hilford, and family
members were also present to acknowledge Ms. Nix.
PUBLIC COMMENT
David Brodie, San Luis Obispo, referred to comments he made at the last Council
meeting regarding the need for a program to assist residents in visualizing
downtown building heights. He suggested Council and staff proceed with such a
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Joseph Abrahams, San Luis Obispo, expressed concern regarding Council
' Member Settle's residency in light of comments made by Gary Fowler at the last
Council meeting. He also questioned whether Council Member Brown had a
conflict of interest relative to the Garden Street project which abuts his business.
Council Brown explained that he had recused himself from making a decision on
the Garden Street project so there was no conflict of interest.
Council Member Settle confirmed his residence in the City.
Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, suggested that the Westpac /Garden Street Project
should be on the November ballot given residents' objections to the height, as well
as a raised parking structure on Nipomo and Palm. He suggested that the
Copeland and Garden Street Project include solar panels. He objected to the
location of the memorial flags on the Community Development/Public Works
building.
The following people expressed their ongoing concern regarding the operations of
SLO County Public Access:
Anthony Bolin, San Luis Obispo
Patrick Germany, Paso Robles
' Ron Bearce, San Luis Obispo
Terry Mohan, San Luis Obispo, referenced his unsuccessful attempt to process an
initiative related to the City's water and sewer rates, which will be increasing in
July. He said he will attempt to initiate a new protest against a water rate increase
that will have to be approved in 2009 -10 and 2010 -11. He supported Mr. Fowler's
concerns regarding Council Member Settle's residence.
Council Member Settle reiterated that his residence is in the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. APPEALS OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION'S
Associate Planner Corey, and Deputy Director of Public Works Bochum made
the staff presentation. They and Community Development Director Mandeville
responded to Council's questions.
Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
I Appellant Brett Cross, San Luis Obispo, Chairpersons for Residents for Quality
Neighborhoods, summarized his appeal which included concerns related to the
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proposed height, setback and parking for the project. He suggested that the loft
spaces be removed and the height reduced to no more than 25 feet, which will t
help resolve parking concerns. He had concerns that the project does not conform
to the character of the neighborhood. He also suggested that the units have a 15-
foot street yard setback.
Appellant Keith Evans, San Luis Obispo, reiterated concerns and requested the
same modifications raised by Mr. Cross. He displayed and distributed an overlay
depicting the size of the proposed project as well as photographs depicting existing
conditions in the Foothill view corridor. He suggested that both the roofing material
and architecture should conform to existing dwelling in the neighborhood.
Appellant Steve Hilstein, San Luis Obispo, concurred with comments by Mr. Cross
and Mr. Evans. He also opposed the presence of buses in the neighborhood. He
said, however, his biggest concern related to commercial loading. He was also
concerned about the removal of the euctalyptus trees.
Appellant Stefanie Hilstein, San Luis Obispo, also expressed concern regarding a
commercial loading zone.
Applicant Thom Braikovich, project architect and representative for the applicant,
provided an overview of the project. He discussed the efforts that were made to
design a project that would work with the constraints of the property and would not 1
require variances. He also discussed the ways in which the project will enhance
the neighborhood. He distributed photographs of the proposed project, including
solar studies.
Mr. Braikovich and staff responded to questions.
Dianna Schmiett, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
She discussed the attempts being made to resolve neighborhood concerns
regarding the need to relocate the transit route.
Christine Marchant, San Luis Obispo, also spoke in support of the staff
recommendation. She was also concerned with the number of buses traveling
through the neighborhood.
Naoma Wright, San Luis Obispo, did not object to the probject, but concurred with
Mr. Cross that issues related to height, as well as other concerns, need to be
addressed. She questioned whether the issue of trash receptacles had been
adequately addressed.
Grant Robbins, San Luis Obispo, said he had purchased one of the
commercial /retail spaces and spoke in support of the proposed project.
Shawn Reed, San Luis Obispo, also spoke in support of the proposed project.
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Linden Nelson, San Luis Obispo, supported the recommendation that staff
continue working with the project applicant to propose improvements to the
conmer of Foothill Road and Tassajara. His concerns related to safety issues that
result from the number of buses currently traveling down Ramona.
Betsy Schwartz, San Luis Obispo, concurred with Mr. Nelson's comments related
to the buses traveling down Ramona.
Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
Council discussion ensued during which staff responded to questions. Council
Members expressed concern regarding the number of buses traveling through the
residential area, the proposed project height, potential parking issues, the potential
use of lofts as extra bedrooms, the project's non - compliance with the Special
Considerations Overlay, and the setback. They concurred that the project should
be denied without prejudice and that new application fees will not be required
when a revised project is submitted.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Settle to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 9973 (2008
Series), upholding the appeals and denying the project without prejudice. 2)
Direct staff to continue working with the project applicant and return to Council as
' part of the FY 2008009 Financial Plan with City financial participation to improve
the comer of Foothill Road/Tassajara. Council also requested that the project be
modified to eliminate the lofts, to increase the setback along Foothill Boulevard to
15 feet, and to comply with the 25 -foot height limitation for R -1 districts (5:0).
Council concurred that staff should investiate the regulations related to lofts and
return with a recommendation particularly related to parking requirements.
Council recessed at 9:25 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:35 p.m. with all
members present.
4. REVIEW OF USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A FRATERNITY,
(R-4).1292 FOOTHILL (ER/GP /R/U 109 -05).
Associate Planner Leveille made the staff presentation.
Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
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Kevin Hauber, applicant and Alumni Advisor, said the project will provide an
opportunity to create a unique living situation for undergraduate students in a
sustainable environment. He recognized the project design firm of RRM.
Shane Saltzgiver, a fifth -year Cal Poly student, discussed the design of the
fraternity house and explained that this was a leam -by -doing project.
Luke Monteleone, President of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, discussed the
unique majors of the students on the project team and the experiences they
gained working on this project.
Stephan Lamb, Student Advisor, discussed his various roles working with students
and how this project will enhance the neighborhood.
Danica Jones, House Manager and Director of the adjacent sorority, said the
project has her full support.
Gary Fowler spoke as an advisor for Phi Kapa Si for over 35 years. He concurred
with Mr. Lamb and supported the staff recommendatoin.
Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
Council Member Mulholland expressed concern regarding the proposed location
of the trash and recycling receptacles.
Councilmember Carter, Vice Mayor Brown, Council Member Settle and Mayor
Romero spoke in support of the project.
ACTION: Moved by Settle /Mulholland to, as recommended by the Planning
Commission: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 9974 (2008 Series) amending the General
Plan Land Use Element map to change the land use designation for the site from
Medium -High Density Residential to High- Density Residential and approving a
use permit to allow a fraternity, and adopt.the Mitigated Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact. 2. Introduce Ordinance No. 1513 (2008 Series) changing
the zoning from Medium -High Density Residential (R -3) to High- Density
Residential (R-4) for the project site and three surrounding properties.
5.
MONTEREY AND 1019 AND 1045 BROAD STREET. (GP /R/ER 64 -07).
Associate Planner Dunsmore made the staff presentation and responded to
questions.
Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
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Bruce Frazer, representing the Art Center, volunteered to respond to questions.
John Belscher, one of the property owners for the Leitcher House site, spoke in
general support of the staff recommendation. He discussed the pedestrian
orientation of the project. He expressed concern, however, that it may be
premature to eliminate uses. He suggested that instead of denying the uses in
Section 3, criteria 3, of the resolution, they be subject to approval of an
administrative use permit.
In response to Council Member Mulholland, City Attorney Lowell suggested that .
the ordinance be modified to eliminate the words "within parcels on the ground
floor" in Section 3, criteria 3, of the resolution.
David Brodie, San Luis Obispo, discussed his concerns regarding the proposed
building height and its adverse impact on existing landmark buildings.
Karen Kile, representing the Art Center, explained why the zoning change is
required and, if approved, this site will become a landmark for the City and the
region.
City Attorney Lowell clarified that at this time, Council is only considering a General
1 Plan amendment and zone change.
Gary Fowler, San Luis Obipso, spoke in opposition to the recommendation. He
was particularly concerned with the increased parking- demands that would result.
Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
Council Member Mulholland expressed concern regarding rezoning the properties
from Broad Street to the Children's Center on Monterey Street because the CD
(Downtown Commercial) Zone permits a building height of 75 feet. She noted that
she would have supported the zone change for the Art Center because its
proposed height would not exceed 50 feet, but will oppose the rezoning since it
includes both areas.
Council Member Settle concurred with Council Member Mulholland.
Council Member Carter expressed concern that the Creek Walk should not
become another locale for bars.
During the ensuing discussion, Council concurred that bars and taverns should not
be permitted facing Monterey Street, that the building height should be limited to
50 feet, and that the final designs for the Art Center and the redevelopment of the
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ACTION: Moved by Brown /Romero to, as recommended by the Planning
Commission, adopt Resolution No. 9975 (2008 Series) and introduce Ordinance
No. 1514 (2008 Series). Council's action included the following amendments to
Section 3 of the proposed ordinance: 1) Criteria #3 will be amended by deleting
'.within parcels on the ground floor." 2) Criteria #4 will be amended to delete bars
and taverns as allowable uses. 3) A criteria #5 will be added limiting the height
to 50 feet. 4) A criteria #6 will be added requiring that the final designs for the Art
Center and the redevelopment of the Leitcher property be brought to the Council
for review (5:0).
Council recessed from 11:08 to 11:15 p.m. and the meeting reconvened with all
members present.
6. INTRODUCTION OF AN
STREET NAME AND ADDRESS REGULATIONS AND ADOPTION OF
Supervising Administrative Assistant Betz made the staff presentation and
responded to Council questions.
Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
No comments were forthcoming. '
Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved by Settle /Brown to: 1. Introduce Ordinance No. 1515 (2008
Series) amending Chapter 12.32, Street Name and Address Regulations of the
Municipal Code to eliminate outdated provisions and to reflect current practices.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 9976 (2008 Series) superseding the City's development
review notification requirements, as established by Resolution No. 6779 (1990
Series), consistent with the recommended amendments to Chapter 12.32 of the
Municipal Code. 3. Adopt Resolution No. 9977 (2008 Series) setting a fee, as
authorized by the Municipal Code section 12.32.070, associated with processing
requests to change addresses, as determined by the 2007 -09 Cost Allocation
Plan.
BUSINESS ITEMS
7. QUAGGA MUSSELS — PROTECTION OF SANTA MARGARITA LAKE.
Utilities Director Moss and County Parks Manager Peter Jenny made the staff
presentation and responded to Council's questions.
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During the ensuing discussion, Council concurred that the letter which the Mayor
will send to the Board of Supervisors also be sent to State legislators, the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife agency, and the County of Monterey and Dave Mullinax with the
League of California Cities. In addition, the letter should encourage these
governmental agencies to work toward an immediate quarantine of any
waterways and lakes in which the mussels are present.
Public Comments
No comments were forthcoming.
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In addition to the direction given previously, Council concurred that because
Council Member Mulholland serves on County Water Resources Advisory
Committee (CWRAC), she will represent the City at the Board of Supervisors
meetings when this matter is discussed.
City Biologist Otte displayed a sample habitat recommended by Fish and Game
to determine how invested local lakes are by Quagga Mussels. An ad hoc
committee has been established to determine how these habitats will be
distributed. This will be one of the proactive steps the City will be taking to
tmonitor possible contamination in this area.
ACTION: Council provided direction as previously indicated.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero
adjourned the meeting at 11:57 p.m.
Audrey Hoo r '
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 6/03/08
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