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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/01/1991, C-1 - MINUTES MEETING AGENDA DATE 74- 9/ ITEM o -l MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Pra Minutes TUESDAY,JULY 16, 1991 -7:00 P.M. t. be appr�tes COUNCIL CHAMBERS -CITY HALL-990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA at Council Meeting ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman,Councilmember Jerry Reiss and Mayor Ron Dunn Absent Councilmembers Peg Pinard and Penny Rappa City Staff Present John Dunn,City Administrative Officer,Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director,Bill Statler,Finance Director,Bob Neumann,Fire Chiu, Ann McPike, Personnel Director, Dave Romero, Public Works Director PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was received. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Reiss/Roalman (3-0-2,Councilmembers Pinard and Rapp absent) to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer. Mayor Dunin stated for the record on items C-2 and C- 9 that he would normally not support these items, but knowing that they would pass with a full complement of the Council,would vote in the affirmative. C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES Moved by Reiss/Roalman (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ranna absent), the following minutes were approved as amended- Tuesday,January 22, 1991 at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 5, 1991 at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday,March 19, 1991 at 7:00 p.m., and Thursday,June 6, 1991 at 1130 am. C-2 TRAFFIC WORK ORDERS Moved by Reiss/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 7000 (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ranna absent) approving traffic work orders for the period April 1, 1991 through June 30, 1991. C-3 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION (File No. 91-30) Consideration of plans and specifications for "Traffic Signal Installation Project: Los Osos Valley Road and Descanso," City Plan No. R-03C,estimated to cost$85,000 including contingencies. Moved by Reiss/Roalman (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ranpa absent) to approve plans and specifications,authorize staff to advertise for bids,and authorize City Administrative Officer to award contract (Agreement No. A-97-91-CA) if lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate as recommended. c -/-1 City Council Minutes Page 2 Tuesday,July 16, 1991 -7:00 p.m. C-4 VEHICLE REMOVAL (File No.557) Moved by Reiss/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 7001 (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and RaDua absent) authorizing the removal of vehicles in downtown areas posted with permanent No Parking 530 p.m.to 9:00 p.m. Tow-away Zone signs for Thursday night activities as recommended. C-5 ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM (File No.518) Moved by Reiss/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 7002 (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Raona absent) authorizing staff to file an application with the California Energy Commission for participation in its Energy Partnership Program as recommended. C-0 EVALUATION PROCESS (File No.622) Moved by Reiss/Roalman (34)-2,Councilmembers Pinard and RaDDa absent)to approve the recommendations of the Council subcommittee (Reiss/Roalman) on the process of evaluation of appointed officials and incorporate into the City Council Policies and Procedures manual as recommended. C-7 TELEPHONE SYSTEM CONVERSION (File No. 108) Moved by Reiss/Roalman (3-0-2,Councilmembers Pinard and Rappa absent)to approve conversion of current telephone system to Pacific Bell Centrex Telephone System and authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute the Telecommunications System Request (Agreement No.A-98-91-CA) as required under the State of California's cooperative purchasing program with Pacific Bell as recommended. C-8 SURPLUS PROPERTY (File No. 165) Moved by Reiss/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 7003 (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ranna absent) declaring Wastewater Treatment Pilot Plant equipment and Canon copiers (as listed in Exhibits A and B) as surplus City property as recommended. C-9 LAGUNA LAKE MASTER PLAN CONTRACT AMENDMENTS (File No.881) Moved by Reiss/Roalman (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ranna absent) to 1) approve the amendments to the Laguna Lake Master Plan Contract#A-11-90-CCN represented by Exhibit 1;and 2)authorize the Mayor to execute the contract amendment for an additional $3,300 beyond the current contract amount as recommended. C-10 PROJECT ADDITIONS TO ASSEMBLY BILL 72 (File No.326) Moved by Reiss/Roalman (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ravya absent) to authorize the Mayor to sign letters which support adding San Luis Obispo projects to Governor Wilson's Bond Act (known as AB 72) as recommended. -- -w----- APPOINTMENT Al. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (File No. 123) Council considered an appointment to the Architectural Review Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 31, 1992. At the request of Councilman Roalman and upon general consensus,this item was continued without discussion to the next available meeting when a larger complement of the Council could be present. City Council Minutes Page 3 Tuesday,July 16, 1991 -7:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION (File No.533) Council held a public hearing to consider confirming costs for sidewalk construction to adjacent property owners on various City streets. Dave Romero.Public Works Director,briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution confirming costs for sidewalk construction conducted under the 1911 Act as recommended in the staff report. For the record,it was stated that there were no changes to Exhibit A or B. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against the sidewalk construction issue. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Roalman/Reiss. Resolution No. 7004* was adopted confirming costs of sidewalk construction as proposed. Motion carried unanimously (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and RaDna absent). 2. APPEAL-SAN LUIS MOBILEHOME PARK (File No.407) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Glen Johnston of an action by the Planning Commission to deny a use permit request to modify the San Luis Mobilehome Park, a legal non-conforming use at 2994 South Higuera Street (continued from 6/4/91). Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, stated that a letter had been received today from the appellant, Mr.Johnston,requesting that this item be withdrawn. Moved by Roalman/Reiss.this item was withdrawn at the request of the appellant,motion carried unanimously (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ranoa absent). 3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT-VILLA ROSA (File No.462) Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommendation to 1) amend the land Use Element map and zoning map to change the designations from Service-Commercial/Light Industrial (M) to Medium-High Density Residential, Planned Development (R-3-PD); and 2) consideration of a preliminary development plan for an 89-unit residential condominium for the property located at 843 Mutsuhito Avenue; Stan and Elizabeth Bell,applicants. Arnold .ionas. Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council review and consider the project, take public testimony and continue their discussion to the August 6, 1991 Council meeting so that action on this item could be taken with other General Plan amendments currently pending. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Mike Multari, 641 Higuera Street,gave a lengthy presentation on behalf of the applicants urging support of the project. *This resolution was later rescinded by action taken on August 20, 1991. City Council Minutes Patye 4 Tuesday,July 16, 1991 -7:00 p.m. Stan Bellapplicant,spoke in support of the project and concerns which had been raised;speaking primarily to the benefits of the low-cost housing availability of the units. Judy Henderson, 1115 Ash Street,spoke in support of the project. Georgie Movlan.2684 Johnson Avenue,spoke in support of the project Michael O'Toole.3535 Johnson Avenue, President of the Grange Association,spoke in support of the project Jim Gerber spoke in support of the project Earnest R. Houston, 1444 Laurel Lane,spoke in opposition citing inadequate water resources. Gary Williams.555 Lawrence Drive, expressed concern about what he considered to be ineffective mitigation efforts for traffic circulation. Roy Hanff,569 Lawrence Drive,expressed concern about environmental impacts specifically schools,water and traffic. Jamie Loves, Pismo Street, spoke in support of the project as well as the property to its north. Mr.Velvesto spoke in opposition to the project citing insufficient water resources. Tim End spoke in support of the project. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Councilmembers Roalman and Reiss stated that they thought it was a good project and felt that they could give conceptual approval. Atter discussion, moved by Roalman/Reiss to continue this item to date certain, Tuesday, August 6, 1991. Motion carried unanimously (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ravva absent). 4. APPEAL- BARBECUE USE PERMIT (File No.407) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Michael Charles of a Planning Commission action to extend a use permit allowing an outdoor barbecue at Cork 'N' Bottle Liquor, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard west of Chorro Street Moved by Roalman/Reiss to continue this item without discussion to date certain,Tuesday,August 6,1991,at the request of the applicant Motion carried unanimously(3-0-2,Councilmembers Pinard and Ravva absent). S. SUBDIVISION APPROVAL- GROVE STREET (File No.411) Council held a public hearing to consider a tentative parcel map to divide one lot into two lots at the southeast end of Grove Street adjacent to San Luis Obispo Creek located at 1150 Grove Street; Mark and Kathleen Johnston, subdividers. Arnold Jonas,Community Development Director,briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution approving the tentative map,with exceptions for street frontage and accessway width and subject to the recommended findings and conditions. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Dan Lloydrepresenting the applicants, spoke in support City Council Minutes Page 5 Tuesday,July 16, 1991 -7:00 pm. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. After brief discussion,moved by Roalman/Reiss.Resolution No.7005 was adopted approving the tentative map as recommended. Motion carried unanimously (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and RaDDa absent). 6. APPEAL- NETWORK MALL PROJECT ale No.407) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Victor Montgomery of RRM Design Group on behalf of Evins and Dorothy Naman of a decision by the Architectural Review Commission to allow modifications to the design for remodeling the facade of the Network Mall,subject to making modifications to the paint scheme for the facade (located at 798 Higuera Street). Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the ARC's action to approve modifications to the facade design subject to making modifications to the paint scheme. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Victor Montgomery, representing the appellants, spoke on their behalf. Jose Alimasarchitect,also spoke in support of the appeal. Mike Underwood. Chairman of the ARC,explained the commission's reasons for denial. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Atter brief discussion,moved by Roalman/Reiss to adopt Resolution No.7006 upholding the appeal and denying the Architectural Review Commission's action concerning revisions to plans for a remodeled storefront at 798 Higuera Street. Motion carried unanimously (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Rappa absent). 7. SIGN APPEAL-CHEVRON STATION (File No. 424) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Michael Murphy of an Architectural Review Commission decision to deny an exception to the sign regulations to allow a higher freestanding sign at 1525 Calle Joaquin, the location of the Chevron Station. Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution denying the appeal,and concurring with the action of the Architectural Review Commission to deny the exception. He further stated that this could seriously undermine the sign ordinance if this was allowed. Michael Murphy, Chevron Station owner,spoke in support of his appeal stating it was an economic necessity to have the sign. After brief discussion,moved by Roalman/Reiss to adopt Resolution No.7007 (3-0-2,Councilmembers Pinard and Randa absent) denying the appeal as recommended. 8. SIGN APPEAL- PRADO CENTER (File No.424) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Stephen Barasch of a decision by the Architectural Review Commission to deny a request for an illuminated monument sign in front of the newly-constructed building at 225 Prado Road (Prado Corporate Center). At the request of staff, it was moved by Roalman/Reiss and unanimously carried (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Raona absent) to continue this item to date certain, Tuesday,August 6, 1991. C- /75 City Council Minutes Page 6 Tuesday,July 16, 1991 -7:00 pm. 9. ORCUTT ROAD WIDENING (File No.537) Council held a public hearing to consider design alternatives for the Orcutt Road widening. John Dunn.City Administrative Officer,request that this item be continued to the next available study session. Moved by Roalman/Reiss to continue as recommended. Motion carried unanimously(3-0-2,Councilmembers Pinard and Rapp absent). 10:00 pm. Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to closed session to discuss Real Property Negotiations. 10:10 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Monday,July 29,1991 at 830 a.m.in the City/County Library for continued discussion of the Land Use Element. APPROVED BY COUNCIL:- PV jb Pam Voges,City Clerk C-�- V MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Draft Ivlinu,es MONDAY,JULY 29, 1991 -830 A.M. -430 P.M. CITY/COUNTY LIBRARY- IST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOMS A& B to be approved SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA at Council Meeting � lo-I-91 ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman,Councilmembers Peg Pinard,Penny Rappa,Jerry Reiss and Mayor Ron Dunin Absent None City Staff Present John Dunn,City Administrative Officer,Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer,Pam Voges,City Clerk;Arnold Jonas,Community Development Director,Bill Statler, Finance Director, Dave Romero, Public Works Director, Glen Matteson, Associate Planner,Terry Sanville, Principal Planner Also Present Dan lacafano, Consultant; Suzanne Lampert, Mundie and Associates PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was offered. STUDY SESSION — 1. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE (File No.463) Council continued discussion of the General Plan Update, specifically: 1) affordable housing,2) auto dealer relocation/reuse,3) report on non-residential growth rates, and 4) the airport area (continued from 7/31/90, 8/28/90,9/25/90, 1/28/91, 5/6/91 and 7/8/91). Arnold Jonas,Community Development Director,reviewed the report stating that this was the second of three scheduled all-day work sessions for Council to set direction for the General Plan Land Use Element Update. AFFORDABLE HOUSING Carla Saunders read a letter into the record cautioning Council regarding unbridled growth and reminding them of the survey taken in San Luis Obispo where residents expressed the importance of quality of life issues limiting growth and protecting the City's natural environmental resources. Dave Garth. Director of the Chamber of Commerce, responded to comments by Miss Saunders stating that people often state what they do not want but do not offer alternatives or other direction. He was concerned about using artificial means to limit jobs vs. housing. Glen Matteson. Associate Planner, reviewed the affordable housing section of the General Plan. Mayor Dunin asked staff to look at ways to rezone areas that would allow for additional mobilehome parks and questioned how zoning affects housing supply. He questioned to what extent the City's requirements affect the market's ability to provide affordable housing and what the potential was for mixed use to affect affordable housing. C-�- 7 City Council Minutes Page 2 Monday,July 29, 1991 -830 am. Councilman Roalman questioned how other cities have handled this issue,if low-interest mortgage bonds have been successful, and how financial institutions address mixed use. He could support the general goalto preserve/protect and increase the existing supply of affordable housing. Also, ? Geor¢e Moylan.Executive Director of the Housing Authority, reviewed what he considered to be the sad state of affairs for lending institutions toward commercial and residential projects. He-felt the requirements were so difficult at this time it made it virtually impossible for developers. Councilwoman Pinard suggested addressing the issue of financial practices of lending institutions and banks as a City or County issue and urged the City to contact the League of California Cities and others for their assistance. She also suggested providing a percentage requirement for giving residential to agricultural land. Councilman Reiss cautioned that trying to achieve affordable housing through artificial means by holding the supply down,could create two different and distinct classes. He felt strongly that this would create a negative effect on the free market. Councilwoman Rauna urged protection of existing housing stock Brief comments were made by Charles Lon¢,John Price and Dave Smith. 10:20 a.m. Mayor Dunin declared a recess. 1035 am. City Council reconvened; all Councilmembers present Upon general consensus,Council concurred that the City should require new residential projects to include a share of dwellings affordable to low-income and moderate-income residents. They supported requiring a direct contribution to meet affordable housing needs from non-residential projects through fees and mixed use development. Rezoning to be encouraged to provide new mobilehome parks and genreal consensus to support in concept the Planning Commission recommendation guidelines regarding new expansion areas. Staff directed to prepare a study looking at the financial impacts on the City,the ability of developers to fund projects,and impacts on other housing costs. The study should identify a range of costs and options. 11:40 a.m. Mayor Dunin declared a recess. 1:00 p.m. City Council reconvened; all Councilmembers present. AUTO DEALER RELOCATION/REUSE Glen Matteson, Associate Planner, reviewed the agenda report stating Council was being requested to reach consensus on whether or not it wished to pursue A) an expanded Auto Row, and B) the use of downtown properties vacated by auto dealers when they move. Councilman Roalman expressed a concern about rezoning properties near Auto Park Row without knowledge of whether other auto dealers are interested in moving into it. After discussion and upon general consensus, Council supported the goal to encourage the expansion of auto dealerships in the auto park area and not allow expansion of auto dealerships in non-auto center locations. When dealerships move, properties will become non-conforming and lose their designated use. AIRPORT AREA Glen Matteson.Associate Planner,reviewed the airport area which included the unincorporated area extending between South Higuera Street and Broad Street, north and west of the County airport, up to the Margarita expansion areas proposed residential development. City and County General Plans have shown different designations for much of this area because the area could have a large non-residential development capacity. REV&D MEETING p�ENaa DATE City Council Minutes Page 3 Monday,July 29, 1991 -830 a.m. He encouraged the City and County to consider the effects of the job/housing relationship,traffic,air quality, water and wastewater demands,and financial health. Also,airport operations raised issues of noise exposure and safety. Atter discussion and upon general consensus, Council agreed to encourage the County Board of Supervisors to make its land Use Element Update conform with the City's adopted plan and,as part of the overall regional planning strategy,make changes only with the City's concurrence. Councilwoman Ragpa also suggested looking at creating a new zoning designation to reflect the Airport Area concept plan. 4:40 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Monday,August 5,1991 at 830 a.m. APPROVED BY COUNCIU PV;jb Pam Voges,City Clerk COPIFSTO: ❑•De,otm Action ❑ FYI Q cmwa ❑ CDD DOL Q CAO ❑ FIN.DIR. ffrACAO ❑ i•iRECHIEF ❑ FN DR QTNRic. ❑ POL ICECtL ❑ MGMT.TF11,%v1 ❑ REC DIR OCRDF1Is 0�LfI1FL City Council Minutes Page 3 Monday,July 29, 1991 -830 a.m. He encouraged the City and County to consider the effects of the job/housing relationship,traffic,air quality, water and wastewater demands,and financial health. Also,airport operations raised Issues of noise exposure and safety. After discussion and upon general consensus, Council agreed to encourage the County Board of Supervisors to make its Land Use Element Update conform with the City's adopted plan and,as part of the overall regional planning strategy, make changes only with the City's concurrence. Councilwoman Rauna also suggested looking at redistricting in this area. 4:40 pm. There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Monday,August 5,1991 at 830 a.m. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: PV7b Pam Voges,City Clerk MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Draft Minute! MONDAY,AUGUST 5, 1991 - 830 A.M. -430 P.M. to be approved CITY/COUNTY LIBRARY- COMMUNITY ROOM at Council Meeting SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA � lo-1-ql - ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman,Councilmembers Peg Pinard,Penny Rappa,Jerry Reiss and Mayor Ron Dunin Absent None City Staff Present John Dunn,City Administrative Officer;Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer,Pam Voges,City Clerk;Arnold Jonas,Community Development Director,Glen Matteson,Associate Planner,Terry Sanville, Principal Planner PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was offered. STUDY SESSION 1. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE (File No.463) Council considered the General Plan Update, specifically: 1) scope and cost of affordable housing study,2) response to non-residential growth rate questions, 3) airport area, 4) traffic/circulation, and 5) Air Quality/Clear Air Plan (continued from 7/31/90,8/28/90,9/25/90, 1/28/91, 5/6/91,7/8/91,and 7/29/91). AFFORDABLE HOUSING STUDY General discussion was held regarding the affordable housing study and its scope. Suzanne Lampert. Senior Associate with Mundie and Associates, reviewed the proposal. Atter discussion and upon general consensus,Council supported commissioning an affordable housing survey requesting that the scope of work be submitted to the Council prior to initiating it. The scope should. 1) include surveys of other cities; 2) show a range a housing types; 3) use Consultant Multari's study to avoid duplication of effort;4) show effect on overall costs of housing;5) evaluate what factors influence land costs; 6) the impact on land costs; 7) show a connection to total allocation of residential units per year,8) evaluate the impact of time to develop showing both cost and affordability analysis; 9) account for impact of new technologies for housing construction; 10) include new design studies; and, 11) include loss of housing due to conversion of housing to offices. GROWTH RATE Suzanne Lampert reviewed a report covering impacts of alternative non-residential growth rates on fiscal conditions,the job/housing balance in the City of San Luis Obispo,and comparison of wages paid in different land uses. C-�-lo City Council Minutes Page 2 Monday,August 5, 1991 -830 a.m. General discussion was held and upon general consensus, Council agreed to maintain the sales tax dollars in San Luis Obispo,attempt to prevent leakage,and maintain downtown viability. General consensus to support a 1%growth rate rather than a .75%rate as recommended by the Planning Commission and suggested that special consideration might be given to a major anchor store in the downtown area; Councilman Roalman stated he could not support this position. 12:00 pm. Moor Dunin declared a recess. 130 p.m. City Council reconvened;all Councilmembers present. AIRPORT AREA Glen Matteson.Associate Planner,reviewed the recommendation by the Planning Commission and stated that the area included the unincorporated area extending between South Higuera Street and Broad Street,north and west of the County Airport,up to the Margarita expansion areas proposed residential development. General discussion was held and upon general consensus, Council reaffirmed working with the County to approve a concept plan of this area and work out differences with conflicting standards. Councilman Roalman supported the Planning Commission's recommendation for designation of rural industrial zoning north and west of the County airport. Council agreed to refine the existing concept plan rather than utilizing the rural industrial as recommended by the Planning Commission. John French questioned what the timeline was for the City to serve this area with water and sewer resources. Don Smith urged Council not to support inclusion of this area as there are insufficient resources. Dennis Law,representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the concept plan. TRAFFIC/CIRCULATION Glen Matteson,Associate Planner,reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation showing the Land Use Element proposing overall development levels greater than the"Limited Growth" alternative but less than the "Closer Capacities" alternative — somewhere between a 37% and 43% increase in trip ends, assuming trip generation rates are about the same or slightly lower than currently occur. The Planning Commission also recommended "rural industrial" development levels in the airport area in part to hold down traffic increases associated with that area's development. Dave Marshall,with DKS,reviewed the maximum growth limits, closer capacities and limited growth chart. Councilwoman Pinard expressed concern about deteriorating air quality and felt there needed to be higher incentives/disincentives to get people to use alternative modes of transportation. Councilman Reiss stated he was not in favor of widening streets and would be supportive of more one-way streets. Councilwoman Pinard could not support one-way streets. Councilwoman Rauua urged the circulation element reflect the City's goals and supported instituting programs to encourage carpools. Mayor Dunin suggested looking at alternative fuels and slowing traffic for safety's sake. City Council Minutes Page Monday,.August.5, 1991 830 a.m. 435 p.m. There being no further business to come before.the City Council, jMavor Dunin adjourned the meeting APPROVED BY COUNCIL ----=----- --- ----- . PVjb Pam_Voges,City Clerk MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Draft Minutak TUESDAY,AUGUST 6, 1991 -7:00 P.M. to be approved COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL-990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA at Council Meetino ROLL CALL Coundimembers Present: Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman,Councilmembers Peg Pinard,Penny Rappa,Jerry Reiss and Mayor Ron Dunin Absent- None City Staff Present: John Dunn,City Administrative Officer,Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer, Jett Jorgensen, City Attorney, Pam Voges, City Clerk, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director,Jim Gardiner,Police Chief, Dave Romero,Public Works Director,Wayne Peterson, City Engineer PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was received. ADD ON ITEM Al. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (File No. 123) Moved by Ranna/Roalman to add the recommendation for appointment to the Architectural Review Commission to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Rama/Roalman (5-0),the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved as recommended by the City Administrative Officer with the exceptions of C-6 and C-8 as noted. C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES Moved by Randa/Roalman (5-0),the following minutes were approved as submitted: Tuesday,June 18, 1991 at 7:00 pin, Monday,June 24, 1991 at 12:00 Noon,and Tuesday,June 25, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. C-2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES Moved by Rapp/Roalman, contract pay estimates and change orders approved (5-0) and ordered paid as recommended. C-3 TRANSIT CONTRACT RATE INCREASE (File No. 547) Moved by$a1 u)a/Roalman (5-0),to approve a contract rate increase for Fiscal Year 1991.92 in the amount of $.05 per mile (from $1.85 to $190) to Laidlaw Transit, Inc. for SLO City Transit Service as recommended. C!-/,3 City Council Minutes Page 2 Tuesday,August 6, 1991 -7:00 p.m. C4 BONDING AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (File No.776) Moved by Rapna/Roalman (5-0),Ordinance No.1196 was introduced to print deleting bonding and amending liability insurance requirements for transportation permits (Municipal Code Sections 10.08.060 and 10.80.070) as recommended. C-5 PARKING PERMIT RENEWAL (File No.551) Moved by Ranna/Roalman (5-0),to adopt Resolution No.7008 establishing an area of the City as a residential parking permit area (Cal Poly residential parking district),establishing days and hours of operation of said area,and setting fees for application and time of renewal for parking permits as recommended. C-6 WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES (File No.521) Council considered an agreement with Brown and Caldwell for follow-up Engineering Services in an amount not to exceed$319,500 for implementation of the Wastewater Management Plan. Moved by RanRa/Roalman (3-0-2,Councilwoman Pinard and Mayor Dunin voting no) to authorize the Mayor to execute the follow-up Engineering Services agreement(A-113-91-CA)with Brown and Caldwell Engineers for implementation of the Wastewater Management Plan at a cost not to exceed$319,500 as recommended. Both Councilwoman Pinard and Mayor Dunin stated their no vote was registered as they felt the project was too costly. C-7 WATER RECLAMATION PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION (File No. 517) Council considered the Water Reclamation Program implementation, authorizing Utilities Director or his designee to file applications for water rights and for a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan,and the execution of resultant agreements. Moved by Rappa/Roalman (5-0),Resolution No.7009 was adopted 1) authorizing the Utilities Director or his designee to sign and rile an application for the appropriation of water,and a SRF loan for the reclamation of municipal wastewater, 2) authorizing the City's representative to certify the City's compliance with all State regulations and State and Federal statutory and regulatory requirements related to loan funds received; and 3) authorizing the City's representative to execute the resultant water rights applications,the loan agreement and amendments, for the purpose of water rights and securing SRF water reclamation loan funds as recommended. C-8 NATIONAL GUARD REDUCTIONS (File No.742) Council considered a request by Lt. Colonel Hageman, Commander of Camp San Luis Obispo, to oppose the proposed reductions to the California Army National Guard. After brief discussion,moved by Dunin/Ranna, Resolution No.7010 (4-1,Councilman Roalman voting no)was adopted to oppose the proposed reductions as requested. C-9 BIA APPOINTMENT (File No. 123) Moved by Raooa/Roalman (5-0),to appoint Richard Steele to the BIA Board of Directors to till an unexpired term ending on March 31, 1992,as recommended. —w COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS There were no Council Liaison Reports. C-I-I� City Council Minutes Page 3 Tuesday,August 6, 1991 -7:00 p.m. APPOINTMENT Al. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (File No. 123) Council considered an appointment to the Architectural Review Commission to Till an unexpired term ending March 31, 1992 (continued from 7/16/91). Councilman Roalman briefly reviewed the Council Subcommittee Liaison Report with the recommendation to appoint Bruce Sievertson to fill the unexpired term. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment Saki Redersman suggested Council consider amending the advisory body policy to require a person serve on a committee or commission at least two years before being allowed to transfer to another committee. Moved by Roalman/Pinard to appoint Bruce Sievertson to the ARC for the unexpired term as recommended. Motion carried (4-1,Mayor Dunin voting no). BUSINESS ITEM 1. EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY (File No. 168) Council considered an exchange of property between the City (Laguna Lake Municipal Golf Course) located at 11175 Los Osos Valley Road and Laguna Lake Mobile Estates (1801 Prefumo Canyon Road). (Continued from 5/7/91,6/4/91 and 7/2/91.) Mayor Dunin stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest as he is a resident of the mobilehome park; Vice Mayor Roalman presiding. Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution approving the land exchange based on the findings and subject to conditions. Vice Mayor Roalman asked for public comment. Ken Desinza,engineer representing the owner of the Laguna Lake Mobilehome Park, spoke in support of the exchange. Sue Loftonattorney representing the owner of the Laguna Lake Mobilehome Park, reviewed the alternatives and spoke in support of the recommended action. Upon question,she stated they would be willing to double the appraised price of the land exchange from $3,000 to$6,000. Betty Henson.1860 Thelma Drive,urged against the exchange. She felt the owners had not been committed to upgrading the property and maintaining its original state as required by its use permit She further stated her concern about the economic hardship that would result if the park owners were required to maintain the creek area. Lloyd Dietrich.1837 Garnette Drive,expressed concern about the maintenance of the creek and the children's playground area. He felt that the owner should have been responsible for taking care of both areas. Bill Henson, 1860 Thelma Drive,also urged that the playground be restored to its original state. Roy Han ff 569 Lawrence Drive,was concerned about the low appraisal figure. Lois Reinhardt resident on Gathe Drive in the Laguna Lake Mobilehome Park,felt that the owners of the park had been negligent in maintaining the creek and the playground areas. C-1-/s City Council Minutes Page 4 Tuesday,August 6, 1991 -7:00 p.m. Brett Cross. 1217 Mariner's Cove, questioned how much it would cost to fix the creek corridor. He suggested that the park owners put in another playground and leave the creek alone. Vice Mayor Roalman closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Pinard was concerned that the creek be repaired by the owners and suggested that they also be responsible for putting in the playground. Councilman Reiss felt that the appraised amount was exorbitantly low. He also felt that the owners had not made a real effort to maintain the creek or provide the needed maintenance for the playground equipment and did not believe the exchange would be in the best long-term interest of the City. Councilman Roalman stated he could support the exchange. Councilwoman Ranna was concerned that the playground he restored,but was not sure that the performance bond was the best way to bring this about. After discussion,moved by Roalman/Pinard to adopt Resolution No.7011 approving the land exchange based on findings and subject to conditions with the following amendments: 1) performance security for creek restoration be provided and the work completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, and 2) playground equipment be replaced to the satisfaction of the Recreation Director. Motion carried(3-1-1,Councilman Reiss voting no,Mayor Dunin absent). Mayor Dunin returned to the dias. 8:50 p.m. Mayor Dunin declared a recess. 9:05 pm. City Council reconvened;all Councilmembers present. ------------- —--------------------------------------------____�_���_ PRESENTATION Presentation by Barbara Wells on behalf of the County Health Department Tobacco Control Coalition in honor of the City's one-year anniversary of its no-smoking ordinance. She presented a card to the City Council signed by many residents and visitor's to the community expressing their support and appreciation. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. WEED ABATEMENT (File No. 723) Council held a public hearing to confirm costs to property owners for the removal of weeds and debris in various areas of the City. Bob Neumann.Fire Chief,reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution confirming liens upon real property parcels for weed and/or debris abatement costs in the City of San Luis Obispo as identified in Exhibit A of the resolution given in the Council's packet. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against the proposed abatement costs. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Pinard/Rappa, Resolution No. 7012 (5-0) was adopted confirming liens upon real property parcels as recommended. City Council Minutes Page 5 Tuesday,August 6, 1991 -7:00 p.m. 3. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS (File No.533) Council held a public hearing to pass upon objections raised by property owners to City requirements that owners install curb,gutter and sidewalk improvements where more than 50%of the block is already improved. Vice Mayor Roalman stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest. Dave Romero.Public Works Director,reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council hold a hearing to pass upon objections raised by the property owners and,by motion,make determinations regarding modifications to Exhibit A in the Council's packet. He stated that letters had been received from Harold Calloway and Alice Randall regarding their properties at 647 Woodbridge and 633 Woodbridge respectively. He did not feel that they warranted exceptions and would therefore support the initial recommended action. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Warren Sinsheimer,representing properties at 670 Osos Street and 662 Osos Street,requested that the required improvements be deferred to the next round of sidewalk improvements because the properties were subject to development. Moved by Pinard/Reiss to defer improvements at 670 and 662 Osos Street to the next round of improvements as requested. Motion carried (4-0-1, Councilman Roalman absent). Vice Mayor Roalman returned to the dias. 'Mr.Valley,representing property at 2959 Broad Street,also requested that the approximate cost of$2,79538 for construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements at this location be deferred to the next round because this property was subject to sale. Moved by Roalman/Pinard,to defer this property to the next round of sidewalk improvements. Motion carried (5-0). Mr. Banducci, representing property at 623 Perkins Lane on the Rockview side, did not feel that he had sufficient information to obtain a firm commitment by the City or from a contractor to identify what a true construction estimate would be. He requested that this property be deferred as well or that the City give him a firm price. After brief discussion,moved by Dunin/Roalman to refer this to staff for a two-week delay to identify a better cost allocation. Motion carried (5-0). Gerald Craie.representing 633 through 635 Woodbridge Street and property owner Mr. Randall,felt that the drainage issue at this location needed to be addressed prior to improvements being made. Matthew Piper, representing property at 2031 Cypress Street, requested a continuance on curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements to the next round. Mr. Martinrepresenting properties at 3355,3361,3369 and 3375 Broad Street,requested a one year delay for construction of improvements. Upon general concurrence, Council supported his request. Moved by Roalman/Pinard (5-0), the list of properties named in Exhibit D, with the exceptions of those previously noted,identified as requiring improvements if 50%of the block is already improved,was approved as submitted. City Council Minutes Page 6 Tuesday,August 6, 1991 -7:00 p.m. After additional brief discussion, moved by Roalman/Rappa (5-0) that the recommendation to install street trees if supported by the property owner was approved as submitted by staff. 4. APPEAL- BARBECUE USE PERMIT (File No.407) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Michael Charles of a Planning Commission action to extend a use permit allowing an outdoor barbecue at Cork 'N' Bottle Liquor on the north side of Foothill Boulevard west of Chorro Street; Randy Estes,applicant (continued from 7/16/91). Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution denying the appeal and allowing the barbecue operation to continue for an additional six months as approved by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission also directed staff to work with the Chamber of Commerce and other interested parties to draft guidelines for operation of outdoor barbecues in the City and report back to the commission before the extended use permits expire, which would be December 1991. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Mike Charles.277 Prefumo Canyon Road, spoke in support of his appeal and urged the Council to deny the operation for the barbecue use permit. He stated that the smoke was a deterrent to his customers and an inappropriate use of the property. Barbara Brenson. 174 High Street, did not feel the barbecue operation had complied with all other City regulations and should therefore be denied. Randy Estes.representing Cork'N' Bottle,spoke in support of being allowed the outdoor barbecue. Tom Sevenik felt the barbecues were setting a bad precedence all over the downtown and other places within the City and urged that some regulations be adopted or that permits be denied. Floyd Deeter.property owner across from Cork'N' Bottle,spoke in support of the Cork'N' Bottle request and did not feel that it represented a negative situation. Brett Cross. 1217 Mariner's Cove, spoke in support of the request by Cork'N' Bottle to operate the outdoor barbecue. Naoma Wright, speaking on behalf of Peggy Wilson who lives at 286 California Boulevard, had a similar concern with the barbecue operations at Campus Bottle and urged that some regulations be provided as she felt it was a health concern. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Councilwoman Rama felt some type of barbecue guidelines should be enacted and that it would be unfair to take action against this operator now when there were so many others operating within the City. She suggested that the guidelines be enacted prior to denying the appeal. After discussion,moved by Roalman/Pinard to adopt Resolution No.7013 to uphold the appeal and revoke the barbecue operation extension (4-1, Councilwoman Ranoa voting no). Moved by Dunin/Roalman to direct staff to prepare guidelines for the licensing of barbecues throughout the City. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). City Council Minutes Page 7 Tuesday,August 6, 1991 -7:00 pm. 5. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS AND REZONINGS (File No.463) A. GP 1442/PD 1518 -VILLA ROSA Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommendation to 1) amend the Land Use Element map and zoning map to change the designations from Service-Commercial/Light Industrial (M) to Medium-High Density Residential, Planned Development (R-3-PD); and 2) a preliminary development plan for an 89-unit residential condominium for the property located at 842 Mutsuhito Avenue; Stan and Elizabeth Bell,applicants (continued from 7/16/91). Councilmembers Rapp_a and Pinard stated for the record they had listened to the tapes from the previous meeting on this issue. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council give conceptual approval to amend the General Plan Land Use Element and zoning maps and approve the preliminary development plan and rezoning of property from Service- Commercial/Light Industrial (M) to Medium-High Residential, Planned Development (R-3-PD) as recommended. If the Council got through all of the items this evening, he requested they take action to adopt the resolution and introduce the ordinance to print as all these amendments should be taken at one time. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Mike Multari, representing the owners of Villa Rosa,spoke in support of the project Roy Hanft 569 Lawrence Drive,was opposed to the project given the lack of water resources. Lee Carry. resident on Jeffrey Drive, spoke in support Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. After brief discussion, moved by Ranna/Reiss to give conceptual approval to the project as recommended (3-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Roalman voting no). Councilmembers Roalman and Pinard expressed concerns about allowing the development to continue during the drought and until a retrofit review of the current program comes back. B. GP/R 1500- LAUREL LANE Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommendation to amend the Land Use Element map and zoning map to change the designations from Service-Commercial/Light Industrial,Special Considerations(M-S)to Medium-High Density Residential,Special Considerations (R-3-S) for property located at 1190 Laurel Lane; TRW,applicant. Due to the lateness of the hour, moved by Pinard/Rappa, this item was continued to date certain, Tuesday,August 20, 1991,at 4:00 p.m. Motion carried (4-1, Councilman Roalman voting no). C. GP/R 1510 - FOOTHILL BOULEVARD Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommendation to amend the Land Use Element map and zoning map to change the designations from Neighborhood-Commercial (C- N) to Office-Special Considerations (O-S) for property located at 399 Foothill Boulevard; Dan Lemburg,applicant City Council Minutes Page 8 Tuesday,August 6, 1991 -7:00 p.m. Due to the lateness of the hour, moved by Pinard/Randathis item be continued to date certain, Tuesday,August 20, 1991,at 4:00 p.m. Motion carried (4-1, Councilman Roalman voting no). D. GP/R 1454 - ORCUTT I Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal of a Planning Commission action to deny a request to amend the General Plan Land Use Element map and rezone a 65 acre portion of a 73 acre site from Service-Commercial/Light Industrial (M and C-S-S) to Medium-High Density Residential, Special Considerations (R-3-S) for property located at 761 Orcutt Road; Wood Investments, applicant (continued from 11/7/90 and 2/5/91). Moved by Rauna/Roalman that this item be continued to the next round of General Plan hearings. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). 6. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING - PD 1521 - McMILLAN AVENUE (File No. 463) Council held a public hearing to consider amending the zoning map from Industrial(M)to Industrial-Planned Development (M-PD) and a preliminary development plan allowing large offices for an existing commercial/industrial complex located at 2992 McMillan Avenue; Roger Brown and Jack Foster,owners. Due to the lateness of the hour,moved by Pinard/Raoua this item continued to date certain Tuesday,August 20, 1991,at 4:00 p.m. Motion carried (4-1, Councilman Roalman voting no). 7. CALIFORNIA BOULEVARD BIKE PATH (File No.462) Council considered an engineering report regarding the construction of a bike path along California Boulevard. At the request of staff and upon general consensus, this item referred to the newly formed Bicycle Committee and Bicycle Coordinator for review and recommendation to the City Council. 8. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE CONSULTANT (File No.461) Council considered an agreement for preparation of an EIR scope for the General Plan Update. Due to the lateness of the hour,moved by Pinard/Ranna this item continued to date certain,Tuesday,August 20, 1991,at 4:00 p.m. 1155 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Tuesday,August 20, 1991, beginning at 4:00 p.m. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: PV jb Pam Voges, City Clerk C-/-CA.IJ