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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-19-2013 c2 minutes of 101513 MEETING DATE: November 19, 2013 ITEM: C2 MINUTES CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 2013 Special Meeting – 5:30 P.M. Regular Meeting – 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, California CALL TO ORDER A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx. ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Dan Carpenter, Carlyn Christianson, Vice Mayor Kathy Smith, and Mayor Jan Marx City Staff Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Christine Dietrick, City Attorney, Michael Codron, Assistant City Manager, and Anthony Mejia, City Clerk were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Dietrick requested a Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the Closed Session agenda. CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 Property: APN 003-527-030 Negotiating Parties: City of San Luis Obispo: Katie Lichtig, Michael Codron, Daryl Grigsby, Robert Horch, J. Christine Dietrick Copeland Properties Tom Copeland, Mark Rawson, Suzanne Fryer Negotiations: Direction regarding price and terms of potential lease modification C2 - 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2013 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM City Attorney Dietrick called for public comment. None were heard and the Council recessed to the Closed Session. ---end of public comments--- The City Council adjourned to the Regular Meeting of October 15, 2013 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Dietrick advised that Council took no reportable action. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS INTRODUCTION AND OATH OF OFFICE, ANTHONY MEJIA, CITY CLERK (LICHTIG – 5 MINUTES) City Manager Lichtig introduced City Clerk Anthony Mejia as a new hire, and administer the Oath of Office. INTRODUCTION OF RAFAEL CORNEJO, SAFETY SUPERVISOR Chief Building Official Lease introduced Safety Supervisor Rafael Cornejo as a new hire. PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH Mayor Marx presented to Melanie Waters a Proclamation of the City of San Luis Obispo proclaiming October 2013 as National Dental Hygiene Month in the City of San Luis Obispo. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PUBLIC COMMENT C2 - 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2013 Page 3 Sky Bergman, San Luis Obispo, pointed out that her neighbors and those who attended the recent Planning Commission meeting are supportive of short term rentals. Joe Carotenuti, San Luis Obispo, distributed a section of the Municipal Code related to street name criteria; recommended that the City require developers to name new streets based on historical references. Council directed staff to agendize the matter of street naming for discussion in early 2014. Tom Neuhans, San Luis Obispo, voiced support of short term rentals by owners. Kevin McCarthy, Arroyo Grande, expressed opposition to hydrofracking, citing environmental and water quality concerns. In response to Council inquiry, City Attorney Dietrick explained that hydrofracking is not permitted use under that existing Zoning Code. Isabel Marques, San Luis Obispo, conveyed opposition to a request to increase occupancy limits at 1269 Stafford Street, noting that it will negatively impact neighborhood parking. In response to Council inquiry, City Attorney Dietrick advised that high occupancy permits are required for more than 5 adults and that nearby residents would be noticed. Donald Headrick, San Luis Obispo, urged Council to explicitly ban hydrofracking within the City limits; spoke on the importance of stability in the City Clerk position; opined that election ballots should be hand counted. David Broady, San Luis Obispo, spoke on the importance of zoning in the downtown area; suggested that staff and resources be allocated to explore the future direction of the downtown. Gay Groomes, Arroyo Grande, spoke in support of short term rentals, citing that the supplemental income has positive impacts on the local economy. Trisha Rebel, San Luis Obispo, expressed concerns that backyard medical marijuana cultivation has health and safety impacts on the neighborhood. Roy Bruder, San Luis Obispo, urged Council to establish reasonable regulations for short term rentals by owners; spoke on his experiences with short term rentals, noting that they have all been positive and have had no impacts on the neighborhood. Jacki Williams, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for short term rentals, citing that it provides retirees with supplemental income. C2 - 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2013 Page 4 Jeanne Blackwell, San Luis Obispo, urged Council to call on the Board of Supervisors to ban hydrofracking in the county; spoke on the importance of preserving natural resources and quality of life. Council directed staff to include consideration of adding hydrofracking as part of the 2014 Legislative Platform. Rosh Wright, San Luis Obispo, asserted that recent discussions of short term rentals is a result of limited complaints and that Council should amend the Municipal Code to allow short term rentals. Eugene Judd, San Luis Obispo, narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled “General Comments by Eugene Judd about Land Use and Transportation”; spoke on the importance of bicycle paths and the possibility of a downtown plaza. A hard copy of Mr. Judd’s presentation is on file with the City Clerk. Heidi Harmon, San Luis Obispo, urged that Council and the Board of Supervisors enact regulations regarding hydrofracking. Turia Linala, representing residents of Villa Fontana, requested an administrative review of the permit for an industrial winery located at 2885 South Higuera. In response to Council inquiries, Community Development Director Johnson advised that an Administrative Hearing for use permits at 2885 South Higuera is scheduled for November 15, 2013 and that noticing requirements will be adhered to. ---end of public comments--- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CONSENT CALENDAR Public Comments On Items On The Consent Calendar No one spoke at this time. ---end of public comments--- The following items were approved by one motion affiriming the actions appropriate to each item. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0. C2 - 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2013 Page 5 C1. MINUTES OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013 The City Council waived oral reading and approved the City Council meeting minutes of October 1, 2013, as amended to correct typographical errors. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 C2. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY UPGRADE PROJECT PROGRAM MANAGER, SPECIFICATION NO. 91219 Following clarification, the City Council authorized staff to advertise for Water Reclamation Facility Upgrade Program Manager proposals. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 C3. COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND OUTREACH SERVICES FOR THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT AND STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAMS – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The City Council authorized: 1) the issuance of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Community Information and Outreach Services; and 2) the City Manager to award a three-year contract for community information and outreach services for the W ater Conservation and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Programs, with the option of a one-year extension, if the selected proposal is within the approved budget. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 C4. SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT, SPECIFICATION NO. 90916C The City Council: 1) rejected all bids received for the Sewer Line Replacement Project, Specification No. 90916B; 2) approved the plans and specifications for the Sewer Line Replacement, Specification No. 90916C; 3) authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorized the City Manager to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer’s estimate of $850,000; and 4) approved the transfer of up to $264,600 into the construction phase of the project account at the time of project award from the Sewer Fund Completed Projects Account and the Wastewater Collection Master Account. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 C2 - 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2013 Page 6 C5. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS FOR BOND COUNSEL AND FINANCIAL ADVISOR SERVICES The City Council approved the Request for Proposal documents for bond counsel and financial advisor services and authorized their release. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 C6. TRANSFER OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR TRENCH REPAIR-JOB ORDER CONTRACT 2013, SPECIFICATION NO. 91196 The City Council appropriated an additional $162,000 from the Water Fund Completed Projects Account and Water Fund Working Capital to the Trench Repair Master Account for use on trench repairs. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PUBLIC HEARINGS AND BUSINESS ITEMS PH1. LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS UPDATE – PHYSICAL ALTERNATIVES (GPI/ER 15-12) City Attorney Dietrick announced that Community Development Deputy Director Murry has property within 500’ of the Los Osos Valley Road (LOVR) near overpass area site (LU-P) and Transportation Operations Manager Hudson has property within 500’ of the Broad and Highway 101 Ramp Closure and Mission Plaza “Dog Leg” site (CIR-4 and CIR-7) and have recused themselves until resolution of these matters. Community Development Director Johnson narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled “Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) Update – Physical Alternatives”; provided a general overview of the LUCE process; responded to Council inquiries. Mayor Marx announced that she has property within 500’ of the Old Pacheco School site, recused herself and left the Chamber at 7:24 p.m. MEETING RECESSED AND RECONVENED Council recessed at 7:25 p.m. and reconvened at 7:34 p.m. with all members present, with the exception of Mayor Marx. C2 - 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2013 Page 7 City Attorney Dietrick explained the rules for recusal segmentation and the rationale for Council Member Carpenter’s recusal on the Old Pacheco School site despite the fact he did not have a conflict of interest pertaining to the subject site. Councilmember Carpenter announced that he has property within 500’ of the General Hospital site, recused himself and left the Chamber at 7:36 p.m. City Clerk Mejia distributed revised resolutions related to the Old Pacheco School site, General Hospital site, and the “Endorsing” resolution. Old Pacheco School Site (LU-C) Community Development Director Johnson continued the PowerPoint presentation focusing on the Old Pacheco School site and responded to Council inquiries. Vice Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing relative to the Old Pacheco School site. Karen Adler, Chair of the Alta Vista Neighborhood District, voiced opposition to rezoning the Old Pacheco school site; expressed hope that the site will be used as a neighborhood school in the future. Sharon Whitney, San Luis Obispo, recommended that the site be removed from consideration, noting that it provides recreational and educational benefits. Sandi Pardini, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of removing the school site from consideration, noting that services such as Jack’s Helping Hands are hosted at the site. Isabel Marques, San Luis Obispo, opined that the site should not be rezoned and the school should be preserved for historical purposes. Claudia Anderson, San Luis Obispo, asserted that infill development projects are not appropriate for the site and that off campus student housing would negatively impact the neighborhood. Vanessa Rizzo, San Luis Obispo, voiced opposition to rezoning the school site, noting that it could be reused for educational purposes in the future; opined that student housing developments should occur on campus. Jeff Eldelman, San Luis Obispo, conveyed opposition to the rezoning of the subject site, citing noise and public safety concerns due to student housing. C2 - 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2013 Page 8 Linda White, San Luis Obispo, pointed out that the site could be reused as a school in the future; suggested the creation of a student housing district to help manage the impacts of student housing. Terry Conner, San Luis Obispo, opined that the school site should not be rezoned. Kathy Roberts, San Luis Obispo, spoke on the cyclical nature of student enrollment and the importance of retaining school sites. Sherry Lewis, San Luis Obispo, asserted that student housing at the subject site would negatively impact the neighborhood. Shahram Shirazi, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for the rezoning of the subject property, pointing out that the development of the site would create new residences for young professionals. Camille Small, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern relative to the impacts of student housing throughout the City; opined student housing should be on campus. Terry Elfrank, San Luis Obispo, urged Council to honor the school district’s request to pull this matter from consideration. Carol Florence, representing San Luis Coastal Unified School District, requested Council remove the Pacheco School site from consideration; advised that the district will be embarking on a district-wide student demographic statistical forecast. Donald Headrick, San Luis Obispo, asserted that special interest groups are promoting developments in the City. There being no others desiring to speak on this item, discussion of the Old Pacheco School site was closed. ---end of public comments--- Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 3-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10466 (2013 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, endorsing the physical alternatives set for the Land Use and Circulation Element update to be considered through the EIR process (GPI 15-12)” to remove the Old Pacheco School site from consideration. (LU-C) Mayor Marx returned to the Chamber at 8:27 p.m. C2 - 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2013 Page 9 General Hospital Site (LU-I) Community Development Director Johnson continued the PowerPoint presentation focusing on the General Hospital site. Mayor Marx opened and closed the Public Hearing relative to the General Hospital site, there being no others desiring to speak on to this issue. ---end of public comments--- In response to Council inquiry, Community Development Director Johnson advised that the rezoning of the site would not impact the current negotiations between the County and Transitions Mental Health Association. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR SMITH, CARRIED 4-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10467 (2013 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, endorsing the physical alternatives set for the Land Use and Circulation Element update to be considered through the EIR process (GPI 15-12” relative to the General Hospital site. (LU-I) Council Member Carpenter returned to the Chamber at 8:33 p.m. Los Osos Valley Road (LOVR) Near Overpass Area (LU-P) Community Development Director Johnson continued the PowerPoint presentation focusing on the Los Osos Valley Road near Overpass Area site. Mayor Marx opened the Public Hearing relative to the Los Osos Valley Road near Overpass Area. Carol Florence, representing CKC Family Trust, voiced support for including the subject site in the LUCE and requested that Council consider a higher residential density as part of the EIR. Carolyn Smith, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern that development of the subject site would negatively impact circulation on LOVR. Sandra Rowley, San Luis Obispo, stated that public meetings have been lightly attended and that public input has not been rigorously pursued on the LUCE; voiced opposition to any proposals that negatively impact neighborhoods or quality of life. Eugene Judd, San Luis Obispo, suggested that zoning changes should be influenced by desired traffic patterns. C2 - 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2013 Page 10 Clint Pearce, representing the Chamber of Commerce, pointed out that the LUCE is a 20 year planning document and that it should consider market demands and be flexible. Erik Justesen, representing the Chamber of Commerce, voiced support of the LUCE recommendations; suggested that the Mixed Use category should be focused on goals such as pedestrian use in a particular area. Steve Delmartini, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for evaluating the subject site with a higher density. Betsy Kinsley, speaking on behalf of Cal Poly, thanked the City and community for its work on the LUCE and expressed a desire to work with the City. Ermina Karim, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke on the importance of workforce housing and voiced support for medium and high density residential in the Los Osos Valley Road area. Donald Headrick, San Luis Obispo, asserted that the Council Administrative Report was missing pages online. There being no others desiring to speak on this item, discussion of the Los Osos Valley Road near Overpass Area site was closed. ---end of public comments--- Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER ASHBAUGH VOTING NOE), to support consideration of a modified Los Osos Valley Road near Overpass Area-Alternative P-5 with medium high density residential infill housing with open space. (LU-P) Council Member Ashbaugh stated that he opposes evaluating the site at a higher density, without a compelling reason to do so. Community Development Deputy Director Murry returned to the Chambers at 9:05 p.m. Broad and Highway 101 Ramp Closure (CIR-4) Community Development Director Johnson and Community Development Director Murry continued the PowerPoint presentation relative to the Broad and Highway 101 Ramp Closure and responded to Council inquiries. Mayor Marx opened the Public Hearing relative to the Broad and Highway 101 Ramp Closure. C2 - 10 City Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2013 Page 11 Allan Cooper, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for the closure of the Broad and Highway 101 ramp, pointing out that it is the site of frequent vehicular accidents. There being no others desiring to speak on this item, discussion of the Los Osos Valley Road near Overpass Area site was closed. ---end of public comments--- Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to the Broad and Highway 101 ramp closure. (CIR-4) Mission Plaza “Dog Leg” (CIR-7) Community Development Director Johnson and Community Development Director Murry continued the PowerPoint presentation relative to the Mission Plaza “Dog Leg” and responded to Council inquiries. Mayor Marx opened the Public Hearing relative to the Mission Plaza “Dog Leg” site. Eugene Judd, San Luis Obispo, spoke on a concept of a “shared zone” for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, noting that it lowers traffic speeds and volume. Allan Cooper, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for the closure of the subject streets and for creating landscaped and event staging areas. Eric Meyer, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for one way streets in the subject area. There being no others desiring to speak on this item, discussion of the Mission Plaza “Dog Leg” site was closed. ---end of public comments--- Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR SMITH, CARRIED 5-0, to support alternatives 7-2 and 7-3, analyze full closure of roadways, and develop policy direction regarding desired outcomes and nature and phasing of treatments for the area. (CIR-7) Transportation Operations Manager Hudson returned to the Chamber at 9:37 p.m. C2 - 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2013 Page 12 Nativity Church Site/Diocese Property Along Bressi (LU-A and LU-D) Community Development Director Johnson, Community Development Deputy Director Murry, and Transportation Operations Manager Hudson continued the presentation for the remainder of the below items and responded to Council inquiries. Stacey White, Chair of the Chamber of Commerce LUCE Task Force, spoke on the importance of maintaining a job/housing balance for the selected sites. Carol Florence, representing NKT Real Properties, requested that the site be eliminated from consideration, noting that the property owner will be moving forward with a project ahead of the City’s EIR. Charlene Rosales, representing the Chamber of Commerce, opined that the subject area could support mixed use and would improve circulation. Eric Meyer, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern relative to height in relation to any future proposed developments on the subject site. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation to remove the Nativity Church Site (LU-A) and Diocese Property along Bressi (LU- D) from consideration. Santa Rosa and Foothill Area (LU-B) MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 3-2 (COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER AND VICE MAYOR SMITH VOTING NO), to approve the recommendation relative to the Santa Rosa and Foothill Area. (LU-B) MEETING RECESSED AND RECONVENED Council recessed at 10:10 p.m. and reconvened at 10:20 p.m. with all members present. Boysen and Santa Rosa (CIR-1) MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4-1 (VICE MAYOR SMITH VOTING NO), to approve the recommendation relative to Boysen and Santa Rosa. (CIR-1) C2 - 12 City Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2013 Page 13 Realignment of Chorro, Boysen, and Broad (CIR-2) MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 3-2 (COUNCILMEMBER CARPENTER AND VICE MAYOR SMITH VOTING NO), to approve the recommendation relative to the realignment of Chorro, Boysen, and Broad. (CIR-2) Monterey/Downtown Mid-Higuera Area (CIR-3, CIR-5, CIR- 6, & CIR-8) Charlene Rosales, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke on the need for a cohesive evaluation of circulation to effectively connect Monterey. Eric Meyer, San Luis Obispo, expressed support for the recommendation relative to the conversion of Marsh and Higuera to two-way. Geoffrey Chiapella, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG), spoke on the need for creative and low cost solutions to address circulation. Donald Headrick, San Luis Obispo, opined that the PowerPoint graphics in the presentation are too small for the audience. Eugene Judd, San Luis Obispo, expressed support for the recommendation relative to the conversion of Marsh and Higuera to two-way. Council discussion ensued relative to the Monterery/Downtown Mid-Higuera area, including the potential ramp closure at Highway 101 and State Route 1, conversion of Marsh & Higuera to 2-way, Santa Rosa to California, transit center location on Santa Rosa and Higuera, and realignment of Bianchi and Pismo. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR SMITH, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to the potential ramp closure at Highway 101 and State Route 1. (CIR 3) MOTION BY VICE MAYOR SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to the conversion of Marsh and Higuera to 2-way, Santa Rosa to California. (CIR-5) MOTION BY MAYOR MARX, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to the realignment of Transit Center location on Santa Rosa and Higuera. (CIR-6) MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to the realignment of Bianchi and Pismo. (CIR-8) C2 - 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2013 Page 14 Upper Monterey Area (LU-E) Betsy Kensley, speaking on behalf of Cal Poly, voiced support for the recommendation for the upper Monterey Area site. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR SMITH, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to the Upper Monterey Area. (LU-E) Downtown Area (LU-F) MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR SMITH, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation that no physical land use changes are proposed and to consider policies and desirability of plazas and public views and a program to update the Downtown Concept Plan. (LU-F) Mid-Higuera Area (LU-G) MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to the Mid-Higuera area. (LU-G) Cal Trans Site (LU-H) MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to the Cal Trans site. (LU-H) Realignment of Madonna to Bridge Street Instead of Higuera (CIR-9) MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR SMITH, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to the realignment of Madonna to Bridge Street instead of Higuera. (CIR-9) Bishop Street Extension (CIR-10) Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to support evaluation of elimination of Bishop Street Bridge over the railroad tracks and consider a road diet for Johnson Avenue. (CIR-10) C2 - 14 City Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2013 Page 15 Orcutt Road Overpass (CIR-13) Eric Meyer, San Luis Obispo, spoke about the Bicycle Transportation Plan and Climate Action Plan. Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 3-2 (VICE MAYOR SMITH AND MAYOR MARX VOTING NO), to approve the recommendation relative to the Orcutt Road Overpass. (CIR-13) Victoria Connection to Emily/Broad Street-Consolidate Access (CIR-11 & CIR-12) Carol Florence, representing Waste Connection, Inc., noted that the City is currently in exclusive negotiations to fulfill the Emily/Victoria connection; advised that the appraisal is complete and with the County Counsel’s Office. Staff noted that Council previously took action relative to the Victoria Connection to Emily/Broad Street-Consolidate Access (CIR-11 & CIR-12) by way of Council Resolution No. 10460. Dalidio (LU-L) Charlene Rosales, representing the Chamber of Commerce, requested that the Dalidio area be considered in relation to the Calle Joaquin area to address circulation issues; opined that the Dalidio site is a logical location for residential development. Jenna Smith, representing Central Coast Grown, noted that the Dalidio property would maintain a 50% open space designation; spoke on the importance of shaping the open space to support ongoing agricultural use; recommended that the Froom connection be around rather than through the subject site. Eugene Judd, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for retaining 50% open space at the subject site. Marshall Ochylski, representing property owner in escrow, expressed gratitude to the City for its consideration of the subject site; conveyed the importance of flexibility in relation to the Dalidio site. Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to Dalidio. (LU-L) C2 - 15 City Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2013 Page 16 Prado Road Interchange vs Overpass (CIR-15) Eugene Judd, San Luis Obispo, opined that an overpass may be needed and should be included in the EIR. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to Prado Road Interchange vs Overpass. (CIR-15) Connections to Dalido from Froom and/or Calle Joaquin (CIR-16) Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY MAYOR MARX, CARRIED 5-0, to evaluate whether one or more connections are needed to provide an additional connection between LOVR and Prado/Daildio; whether an internal east-west or loop road is needed to connect these roads on the Dalidio property; and to minimize the impact of road extensions on agricultural/open space lands. Froom Connect to Oceanaire Neighborhood (CIR-14) MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to the Froom connection to the Oceanaire Neighborhood. Sunset Drive In Area (LU-K) MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to the Sunset Drive-In area. Pacific Beach School Site (LU-M) Carol Florence, representing the San Luis Coastal School District, advised that the subject site will be in the district’s master plan as surplus property. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the policy development to support consideration of commercial retail fronting LOVR and Froom Ranch and a park to serve the neighborhood. Calle Joaquin Auto Sales (LU-N) MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to the Calle Joaquin Auto Sales. C2 - 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2013 Page 17 Madonna Property (LU-O) John Willbanks, representing John Madonna, expressed gratitude to the LUCE Task Force, Planning Commission, and City Council; conveyed support for the recommendation for the Madonna property. Eugene Judd, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern that Madonna Property will impact traffic circulation on Madonna and Los Osos Valley Road. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to the Madonna Property. N-S Connection Between Tank Farm and Buckley (CIR-18) MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR SMITH, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to the N-S connection between Tank Farm and Buckley. Buckley to LOVR Connections (CIR-19) Carlene Rosales, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke on the importance of quality of life and bicycle circulation for the subject area. Eugene Judd, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for the recommendation for the Buckley to LOVR Connection. MOTION BY VICE MAYOR SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to the Buckley to LOVR connections. Realign Vachel Lane (CIR-17) MOTION BY MAYOR MARX, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to the realignment of Vachel Lane. Margarita Area Specific Plan (MASP) (LU-Q) MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to the Margarita Area Specific Plan. C2 - 17 City Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2013 Page 18 Tank Farm at Broad (LU-R) Carol Florence, representing NKT Real Properties, spoke on the possible rezoning from Business Park to Commercial Retail; noted that the property owners may move forward with a project ahead of the LUCE EIR. Donald Headrick, San Luis Obispo, voiced concerns relative to the potential for flooding at Orcutt Creek. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to Tank Farm at Broad. Avila Ranch Area (LU-S) Stephen Peck, representing Mangalore Homes, thanked the LUCE Task Force, Planning Commission, and Council for its support of the Avila Ranch area; spoke on the possible realignment of Tank Farm Road. Eric Meyer, San Luis Obispo, conveyed support for the bicycle path in the Avila Ranch area. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR SMITH, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the recommendation relative to the Avila Ranch Area. ENDORSING RESOLUTION There being no others desiring to speak on this item, discussion of the Land Use and Circulation Elements – Physical Alternatives was closed. ---end of public comments--- MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR SMITH, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution 10468 (2013 Series) endorsing the physical alternatives presented for further evaluation through an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and incorporating Council direction provided for individual sites. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ C2 - 18 City Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2013 Page 19 COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Liaison Reports: Liaison reports were received from Council Members Ashbaugh and Christianson, Vice Mayor Smith, and Mayor Marx. Communications: None. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Marx adjourned the meeting at 12:50 a.m. Anthony J. Mejia, CMC City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: xx/xx/13 C2 - 19