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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/1991, C-1 - MINUTES DA DRAFT DSTE -�a Aim MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL :;•, �; CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1991 - 12:00 -4:00 P.M. ` COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL -990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA /D•91 ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Vice Mayor Bill Roalman, Councilmembers Pinard, Rappa, Reiss, and Mayor Dunin Absent: None City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Jim Gardiner, Police Chief, Glen Matteson, Associate Planner, Terry Sanville, Principal Planner; Kim Condon,Assistant City Clerk PUBLIC COMMENT ---��---- _a._-_ -- P.C.I. Evelyn Delaney,Board of Supervisors member,submitted a list of unincorporated communities desirous of participating in the State Water Project, including likely allotment requests. P.C.2. Evelyn Delaney invited the Council to attend a joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors and requested Council indicate best time and dates for that purpose. STUDY SESSION M.,._...._ I. SPECIAL PLANNING ISSUES (File No.463) Council was asked to consider the following planning issues: A. Reclaimed Water Line Proposal B. Cal Cities Water Service to the Airport Area C. Appropriate Land Uses for the Dalidio Property D. Review of City Councilmember maps E. Identification of Circulation Element Issues A. Reclaimed Water Line Proposal Pam Voees, City Clerk,stated that a letter had been received from R.R.M. requesting that Item 1) Reclaimed Water Line Proposal be continued to the next available Study Session. Upon general consensus, this item was continued to date certain Tuesday, December 10, 1991. City Council Meeting Page 2 Monday,November 4, 1991 - 12:00 P.M. B. Cal Cities Water Service to the Airport Area Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the staff report stating that Cal Cities Water Company provides service to properties south of the City in the Rolling Hills/Country Club Estates area. In August 1991,the Airport Area Property Owners Association met with a Cal Cities representative to discuss an application to the Public Utilities Commission requesting an expansion of Cal Cities water service area. The staff had prepared a report reviewing the Hey Land Use and Service Policy Issue and was asking for direction by Council as appropriate. The six policy issues included- -Should the actions of the airport area property owners and Cal Cities Water Company effect the City's position concerning state water? Nacimento water? — Does it matter who provides service to the airport area if both City and County General Plan show the same type of land use in the area? —Are there controls on who can provide urban services to the airport area? How does the PUC process work? — Can the City control the quality and timing of growth in the airport area by promising services (sewer and water)? If the City can provide services,will this be a sufficient incentive for property owners to pursue annexation? Will the provision of City services be sufficient to area property owners to compensate for limits imposed by City growth management policy and design review requirements? —Will Cal Cities result in the installation of"substandard" infrastructure that the City may have to take over someday if it fails? —Has the City stated it's intent to provide services to the airport area? Can it ensure a timetable for these services? Reith Gurnee,with R.R.M., speaking on behalf of the Airport Property Owners Association, spoke in support of the need for water service to be provided to this area and urged that either the Council provide the needed services or allow them to develop with the County and let them apply to the Publie Utilities Commission for state water. Councilman Roalman questioned how much water would be needed and how it effects the City's 1%commercial growth rate. Reith Gurnee stated that the figures were unavailable at this time but should be available within the next couple of weeks. John Dunn.City Administrative Officer,explained the long term ramifications of development in this area and its future impact to the City of San Luis Obispo.If it is developed by the County,the city would have no control over how it is developed nor would they reap the benefits of the tax break Councilwoman Pinard expressed concern about guaranteeing a scheduled phasing when the City did not have sufficient resources. Don Smithurged the Council not to support any annexation of this area. City Council Meeting Page 3 Monday,November 4, 1991 - 12:00 P.M. Althea Cook 202 Tank Farm Road,urged the Council to adopt a specific plan. Carla Saundersrepresenting the Citizens Planning Alliance, reviewed what she felt would be the high cost to the City to extend water service to this area and was concerned about what other utilities would be required for the proposed project. She was concerned that the City not indebt itself by supporting state water or extending services to this project. Charles Whim.284 EI Cerrito,urged the Council keep in mind normal up and down the economic cycles as it prepares iVs projections. Jack Townsend.Creston,urged against support of projects such as this or state water. Eugena Boradori urged the Council to support state water. Naomi Wright urged the Council not to act to hastily on approving this project unless sufficient resources were available. Councilman Roalman did not support a special water service from state water and would oppose the application to the Public Utilities Commission. Councilwoman Randa supported the General Plan and urban reserve line for this area as she has for years. She opposed the Cal Cities application because she feels that this development should be a part of the City. She supported reaffirmation of the airport specific plan and the urban reserve line. Councilman Reiss did not support the Cal Cities application. He was in favor of reaffirming the airport's specific plan and would like to work out some agreement with the property owners in this area so the City could annex this area It would be incumbent on the City to provide service as a result. Councilwoman Pinard did not believe that state water was a reliable source. She felt the City needed to live within it's resources and was strongly opposed to Public Utilities Commission application. Mayor Dunin agreed to oppose the PUC application only if the City would apply for state water. He also supported the reaffirmation of the specific plan. Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,suggested the City continue monitoring the PUC application from Cal Cities and would report back to Council on its progress. Upon general consensus, Council opposed the California Cities Water application with the Public Utilities Commission (S-0). 2..OS PJ%L Mayor Dunin declared a recess. 2:20 P.M.City Council reconvened,all Councihnembers present. C. APPROPRIATE LAND USES FOR THE DALIDIO PROPERTY Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,reviewed the agenda report with the review of the letter from Andrew Merriam asking the Council provide guidance concerning the planning of the Dalidio property as part of the City's Land Use Development process. Mr.Merriam provided two options,1) an urban emphasis, and 2) an agricultural emphasis. The staff report briefly evaluated both the land use planning options for Dalidio property and adjoining agricultural properties. He also asked Council to provide direction to staff for their further action. C-t-3 City Council Meeting Page 4 Monday, November 4, 1991 - 12:00 P.M. Andrew Merriam, representing the property owners, reviewed the history of the project since to 1963 and reviewed the different approaches to this land area. He then reviewed options 1 and 2. Both projects have about 40 acres for retail development; the agricultural option has a 12-acre multi-family area and about 67 acres of agricultural area and park. It does not show uses for the McBride and Madonna properties. The urban emphasis option is very similar to the staffs understanding in approach in that it has about twice as much commercial land and only about 10 acres along the open highway. He further proposed that the City buy the agricultural land in the agricultural emphasis option for$5.8 million. Councilman Roalman expressed concern about losing prime agricultural land but did favor support of option 2 although he would prefer to maintain the agricultural land. He was concerned about the recharging of the acquifer and the asthetics. Councilwoman Rapna supported option 2 and extension of Auto Park area. Councilman Reiss supported option 1 but would be willing to go with option 2 if the majority of the Council also did. Mayor Dunin agreed with Councilman Reiss. Councilwoman RaRR@ suggested working with the other property owners as well in bringing this back. After general discussion and upon general consensus, Council supported option #2 (5-0). D. REVIEW OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS MAPS Council reviewed the maps of the General Plan that City Councilmembes marked up identifying their vision of what the future open space/greenbelt area of the City should eventually look like. Upon general consensus, staff was directed to identify similarities and incorporate this collective vision in the General Plan. E. IDENTIFICATION OF CIRCULATION ELEMENT ISSUES Terry Sanville.Principal Planner,asked the Council to identify the key circulation issues they would like staff to review and report on prior to the review of the Circulation Element. Councilwoman RapRa asked staff to look at alternatives to widening Santa Rosa Street and that mitigation measures be included in the Circulation Element to ease heat and energy loss from the reflective pavement. Councilman Roalman felt the circulation concerns outlined in the staff report were well covered. Mayor Dunin asked staff to investigate the possibility of inner and outer circulation paths and that it be evaluated from a traffic standpoint as well as the Police Department point-of-view. Councilman Reiss agreed with Councilwoman Rappa`s concerns regarding the widening of Santa Rosa Street and suggested that staff look into enhancing the use of the freeway for getting from one end of town to the other. Councilman Roalman asked staff to provide him with an explanation of the basis by which the various vista points on the Highway 101 corridor are rated. Brett Cross. 1217 Mariners Way, expressed the opinion that the Planning Commission's review of the Circulation Element had not been very objective and felt that various transportation experts should be consulted during review of the Circulation Element. City Council Meeting Page 5 Monday,November 4, 1991 - 12:00 P.M. Bob Roundtree.San Luis Obispo,reinforced his point that one of the most important factors in the Circulation Element should be alternative modes of transportation and the means of supporting these alternate means. At 3:40 P.M.,there being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the Council to Closed Session to discuss litigation in the matter of Shirkey vs. the City of San Luis Obispo. APPROVED: Pam Voges, City Clerk PV-cm C-�- 5 DRAFT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL-990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA es ROLL CALL /a-io_91 Councilmembers Present: Vice Mayor Roalman, Councilmembers Pinard, Rappa, Reiss and Mayor Dunin Absent: None City Staff: Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Ben Hampian, Assistant Administrative Officer, Jets Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director,Bill Statler,Finance Director,Bob Neumann,Fire Chief;Jim Gardiner,Police Chief;Dave Romero,Public Works Director,Bill Hetland, Utilities Director,Glen Matteson,Associate Planner,Harry Watson,Transit Manager T� wr-PUBLIC COMMENT P.C.1. Gary Felsman. 2234 Santa Ynez, expressed concern about the apparent delay of sidewalk repairs on Buena Vista Street and also urged the Council to complete the Open Space Element of the General Plan Update by November 1992. P.C.2. Tim Farrell.555 Ramona Drive#63,expressed concern about recent comments made by Mayor Dunin regarding support of Whale Rock water to the City of Morro Bay if State water is approved. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Reiss/Roaknan (5-0),the Consent Agenda was approved as recommended by the City Administrative Officer with the exception of C-3 as noted. C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES Moved by Reiss/Roalman (5-0), the following minutes were approved as amended: Tuesday,August 20, 1991 at 7:00 P.M,and Tuesday, September 3, 1991 at 7:00 P.M. C-2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES Moved by Reiss/Roalman (5-0),contract pay estimates and change orders were approved and ordered paid as recommended. C-3 FIRE STATION STORAGE STRUCTURES (File No. R46X) Council considered the plans and specifications for a storage building at Fire Station No.2 located at 136 North Chorro Street, City Plan No. R46X; estimated to cost $58,000. City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, November 5, 1991 -7:00 P.M. Councilwoman Pinard pulled the item and requested it be referred to the Architectual Review Commission. She was concerned that the City be consistent in what it requires of applicants as well as for the City. After additional discussion, moved by Ragpa/Dunin to approve the plans and specifications, authorize staff to advertise for bids,and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract to lowest responsible bidder within architect's estimate as recommended. Motion failed (2-3 Councilmembers Reiss, Roalman and Pinard voting no). Upon general consensus, Council agreed to refer to the Architectual Review Commission for review (5-0). C4 AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL REGULATION SERVICES (File No.761) Council considered multi-year agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo for Animal Control and Spay/Neuter services at a cost of$136,000 for Fiscal Years 1991-93. Upon general consensus, moved by Reiss1Roalman (5-0) Resolution No. 7046 was adopted authorizing the Mayor to sign a multi-year agreement (A-164-91-CC) with the County for Animal Control and Spay/Neuter services as recommended. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS No Council Liaison Reports were offered by Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. APPEAL-GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT& REZONING GP/PD 1516 Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Dennis Moresco of a Planning Commission action to deny a request to amend the Land Use Element map and zoning map to change the designation from Conservation/Open Space to Office and review of a preliminary development plan for a four building regional office complex for property located at the northeastern corner of Prado Road and Highway 101 (40 Prado Road). Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda staff report with the recommendation that Council determine that action on the matter is premature and to continue its consideration until after acceptance of an updated Draft Land Use Element which would incorporate the changes consistent with Council action to expand the area to potential government office use. Mayor Dunin declare the public hearing open. Mike Multar l of Crawford,Multari, and Starr and representing the applicant, reviewed a letter that he had submitted to the Council on November 1, 1991 stating the following responses to the Planning Commission's findings for denial,and why he felt the project should be supported: 1. The proposed project is premature. He felt the City could be pro-active in that this was the proper location of large regional offices having advantages of them all being located together to utilize transit ride sharing and other TDM programs, day care, and convenience for customers. Further, with the City worsting on a natural gas service station in the vicinity near the site, locating more jobs nearby could enhance the feasibility of the facility. The project was to be done in phases and also the Council had previously indicated the General Plan amendments in the urban reserve may be processed while the update in going on. C-/- 7 City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday,November 5, 1991 -7:00 P.M. 2. That the proposed project does not conform to the Tri-Polar Policy regarding government offices, by practice the City had encouraged all types of government offices to concentrate in this pole. There are good reasons why larger regional offices both public and private should locate together. 3. The proposed project as a regional business center would be detrimental to the downtown area. He stated that the project is for larger scale regional services offices, not commercial uses. The larger offices could not be located downtown and there are no large scale regional office in the vicinity of the project. The City has exptidtedly allowed larger offices outside the downtown when it permitted it in the CS zone subject to PD approval. 4. The proposed project is in conflict with the City's goals to maintain County offices in the downtown. He said that this proposal was not clear how it would effect the County's downtown presence. The County is already building,with City approval,a new Social Services Office complex near the proposed site and it is unlikely that the County would move any downtown offices to that center. S. The proposed project will conflict with the existing and draft policies of the General Plan Land Use Element. He stated that the proposal does differ, that the Commission envisioned this area as open space or commercial recreational uses. The applicant did not believe that those uses were best for this location. 6. The Commission felt a need to address flood control for the area. The applicant felt there were three possible ways to address flooding there (1) the land could remain open space which they did not feel was the best use for this site, (2)the creek could be modified to accommodate flood flows -this would require massive grading which he did not think the community would support, or (3) not to disturb the creek and make sure all development is concentrated on small pads to minimize flood water displacement. The applicants support#3. 7. There is a need for an overall plan for the area. He stated that the proposal does provide a long term master plan for a substantial amount of land. In talking to the neighbors to the north (Sunset Drive-In),they did not object to the proposal but requested that they not be included in any planning at this time. They believe that their proposal made sense and urged Council support. Roy Hanff.569 Lawrence Drive, urged the Council not to support the request. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Roalman stated he supported the Planning Commission recommendation and urged continuance of the application until after approval of the Land Use Element. Councilwoman Raoua was concerned about how to meet the need for regional offices. She felt this was an appropriate place for that opportunity and would recommend returning the application to the Planning Commission with that statement that this is an appropriate rezoning and use and possibly even being appropriate for a planned development. Atter additional discussion, moved by Rappa/Reiss. Resolution No. 7047 (Resolution "B") was adopted (4-1 Councilman Roalman voting no) upholding an appeal of a Planning Commission's action to deny a reuqest to amend the Land Use Element map and zoning map to change the designations from Conservation/Open Space to Office for property located at the northeastern corner of Prado Road and Highway 101, and referring the application back to the Planning Commission for continued processing. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday,November 5, 1991 -7:00 P.M. 2. SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN (File No.549) Council considered the third and final component of the Short Range Transit Plan, 1991/92 - 1995/96 Operating and Capital Program. Harry Watson. Transit Manager, reviewed the staff report with the recommendation that the Council (1) approve the third and final compoment of the Short Range Transit Plan including modifications recommended by staff in Attachment 1 in the staff report; and (2) to direct staff to return at a later time with necessary modifications to the Transit Program Budget. He reminded the Council that the Short Range Transit Plan included three separate sections: a Trolley Evaluation,a multi-mobile Transfer Center Evaluation,and a five year Operating and Capital Plan. Council had previously reviewed the first two. The purpose of the SUP is to provide general direction for public transit in the City for the next five years. He stated that Cal Poly ridership composed 71%of the total system ridership and major reason for the system's success. The total rive year capital investment needed is estimated to be over$53 million. Capital funds would be used primarily to acquire additional buses and related equipment and to develop a new Transit Transfer Center. The total Operating and Capital Investment for the five year period is estimated at nearly $10 million. The cost projections are based on (1) that grants would cover 100%of the Transfer Center and 75%of all other capital costs; (2) that per mile operating costs would Increase by only$.08 annually to $2.45 in 1995/96; (3) that the regional system would not severely undermine net available TDA revenues to the City's system; and (4) there would be no major expansion in transit staffing level. The changes included making all transit routes system- wide with a 30-minute headway rather than the current 1 hour headway. Councilwoman Pinard showed a video which indicated the heavy use of the buses and included interviews by many of the riders. Ren McCracken.304 Longview,spoke in support of adding the additional busses. Bonnie Nelsonconsultant for the Short Range Transit Plan, reviewed the proposal. Jared Walker,also with the firm Nelson and Niegard,provided a more detailed analysis of the cost and outlined the major changes. 9:00 P.M. Mayor Dunin declared a recess. 9:15 P.M. City Council reconvened; all City Councilmembers present. Scott Craie McDonald. Cal Poly student, urged support of expanded bus service. Lee Miller. bus rider, also encouraged larger or more extensive bus service particuarly on weekends. Steven Reis encouraged better directional signs. Dan Heron.with the County Transit Office,urged the Council to be creative when looking at funding,consider larger buses for some of the routes, supported service to the airport, and urged continued service to the railroad. Edwin Callas, living in the 400 block of Pismo, urged that restrooms be made available on Sundays in City Hall. Barbara Jov.2608 Augusta,urged the City and County to look for ways that would encourage their employees to use the bus system. Brett Cross. 1217 Mariners Cove,was concerned about raising the bus fares. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday,November 5,1991 -7:00 P.M. Bob Roundtree. supported the report. Linda Bremer.representing the Beauty College on Los Osos Valley Road,encouraged expanded service to their area. Mavor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Councilwoman Pinard hoped that some of the proposed suggestions in the plan might be implemented sooner as funds become available. Councilwoman R012119 suggested getting used buses to get the rolling stock quicker. She also felt it was Important to get the regional system in place at Cuesta and at the airport and suggested another letter to Cuesta College explaining Council's support for the system. Councilman Reiss agreed. He also urged caution with large buses in the neighborhood areas urging that there be sensitivity to the noise in neighborhood areas. Atter discussion,moved by Rauna/Roalman to (1) approve the third and final component of the Short Range Transit Plan and include modifications recommended by staff in Attachment 1; and (2) that staff be directed to return at a later time with necessary modifications to the transit program budget as recommended in the report. Motion carried (5-0). Upon general consensus, Mayor was directed to write a letter of appreciation to Bus Driver Mickey Dale for arranging transportation to the Council meeting for citizens interested in participating in this public hearing, and to send another letter to Cuesta College stating Council's support. 3. STENNER CANYON TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE EIR (File No.518) Council considered certification of Environmental Impact Report for the Stenner Canyon Water Treatment Plant upgrade. Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution certifying the final EIR as recommended. Councilman Roalman felt the 20%increase in energy use was significant and was, therefore, not supportive. Dave Petrik.consultant, reviewed the energy savings. Councilwoman Pinard also expressed concern that there had not been a review of solar alternatives and also felt the 2095 in energy use increase was significant. After discussion,moved by Raupa/Reiss. Resolution No.7048 was adopted (3-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Roalman voting no) cerWng the Environmental Impact Report with overriding considerations for the unavoidable adverse impact of increased energy consumption. 10:45 P.M.there being no further business items to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting. APPROVED: Pam Voges, City Clerk PV:cm c-I- 10