HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/28/1992, M - LAND USE ELEMENT WORKSHOP MINUTESLAND USE ELEMENT WORKSHOP MINUTES
The following are the minutes from:
Tuesday, July 31,1990;
Tuesday, August 28, 1990;
Tuesday, September 25,1990;
Tuesday, January 22,1991;
Monday, May 6, 1991;
Monday, July 8,1991;
Monday, July 29,1991;
Monday, August 5,1991;p
Monday, September 16,1991; and
Monday, October 21, 1991.
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C -2 WATER TREATMENT PLANT EBPANSI
Council considered agreement with of
Agreement A112 -90 -CC with Black and V
phase of Water Treatment Plan Upgrade
approved (5 -0) and Nayor authorized t
to exceed $760,000 as recommended.
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Council considered approving payment
series during design of the Performi
Payment in the amount of $16,000
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(File No. 511)
& Veatch Engineers- Architects.
tch Engineers- Architects for design
nd Expansion, Phases 2A and 2B,
execute the agreement in an amount not
(File No. 854)
the City's share for cost estimating
Arts Center to be located at Cal Poly.
5 -0) as recommended.
BUSINESS ITEMS
ile No. 462)
Council considered a Planning Commission's recommendation for General Plan
Land Use Element Update schedule for amendment requests.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council identify any additional information necessary
and direct staff on a schedule for hearings on an update and on pending
separate amendment applications for sites in the City.
Councilwoman Pinard suggested that as part of the process, Councilmembers
submit written comments of any concerns or issues that they have to provide
staff with a clear understanding of expectations by Councilmembers.
With regard to the recommendation that the Circulation Element be discussed at
the same time as the General Plan Land Use Element review, Councilman Reiss
suggested that Councilmembers not provide direction to the Planning
Commission, but use it as an informational document only.
Mayor Dunin suggested that the Councilmembers have a tour of the area, at
least south of the airport.
Councilman Roalman requested that staff use the table shown on page 1 -9 of the
staff report, converted into acreage.
Councilwoman Pinard suggested that staff produce a type of computerized
graphic that could show eventual total build -out of the City. She offered to
provide an example of the- types of application that are available.
Upon general consensus Council 1) approved proposed schedule for review of the
Land Use Element of August 14, August 28, September 25, and October 9, 1990,
2) agreed to provide written comments and concerns to staff regarding the
proposal and Land Use Element prior to the next meeting; and 3) Councilwoman
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Pinard provide an example of computer application of full City build -out.
After brief discussion moved by Pinard /Reiss (4 -1, Councilman Roalman voting
no) that the proposed three sites on Orcutt and Broad be allowed to proceed
under the combination residential designation as recommended by the Planning
Commission. Notion carried.
Moved by Roalman that the Dalidio proposal not be considered. Motion died for
lack of a second.
Moved by }coalman /Pinard (2 -3, councilmembers Rappa, Reiss and Dunin voting no)
to consider the Dalidio property as part of the Land Use Element update.
Notion failed.
Moved by Dunin /Ravva (3 -2, Councilmembers Pinard and Roalman voting no) that
the Dalidio property be allowed to proceed under the existing Land Use Element
General Plan hear.Lags. Notion carried.
9:00 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a
all Councilmembers present.
2. STATE WATER PROJECT PROCESS (
; 9:15 p.m., City Council reconvened,
No. 1124)
Council considered review proceduresifor the draft Environmental Impact Report
on State Water Coastal Branch. t
Ken Hamvian, Assistant City Administrator, made brief opening remarks.
Bill Hetland, Utilities Director, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council provide staff direction upon appropriate
procedures for the technical review of the Draft Environmental Impact Report
on the State Water Project, Coastal Branch Phase 2, and the feasibility of
State Water. The key issues were: 1) Now should the City proceed in the
technical review of the Draft EIR State Water Project; 2) and how will the
City decide th. feasibility of the State Water Project as a viable water
source. It was suggested that Council direct staff to begin implementation of
a special advisory election for the feasibility of the State Water Project as
soon as practical, but no later than March 1991. It was also recommended that
Council direct the Mayor and City Administrator Officer to discuss the issue
of a joint Countywide Election on State water at the Mayor's and City
Manager's group meeting which may substantially reduce the election related
costs to the City and increase voter participation. A proposed schedule for a
future study session to review the State Water Project EIR was submitted to
the Council based on the current 15 day extension allowed, but also included a
30 day extension, and 45 day extension should the state accept the
recommendation by the City.
Councilwoman Ravva urged that the City Attorney review the EIR and include his
comments with those provided by the Community Development Department and
Utilities Department. She encouraged the County allow the City to participate
in the scope of work for the lcoal EIR, and that the City contact the County
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Council considered the Draft
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Element of the amoral Plan.
Terry Sanville, Principal Planner, *sviewed the agenda report stating the
purpose of the meeting was to receilve a brief overview of the Circulation
Element.
Mike Kennedy, DRS Associates, assisted with the presentation.
The Draft Element would be forwarded to the Planning Commission for their
review and recommendation, and willireturn to the City Council for public
hearings leading to adoption. j
6 :00 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a nccess and adjourned for a dinner break.
7 :00 p.m., City Council reconvened,�all Councilmembers present.
P.C.l. Laverne Schneider
requirement that mail boses be
After brief discussion and upon gen
write a letter to local Post Office
requitement, and urging other alto
30 minute parking limit allowed in
making the temporary parking for a
suggested).
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sod concern about the new Postal Service
d on the street.
ral consensus, the Mayor was directed to
Officials requesting clarification of the
natives. Staff was directed to review the
rant of the Post Office, and options for
horter duration of time (15 minutes
BUSINESS ITEMS
Council continued its review of the Land Use Element Update forwarded by the
Planning Commission (continued from July 31, 1990, pages 14 - 31 of the Land
Use Element).
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report
giving a brief update of the background of previous actions taken by the City
Council (please see Pile No. 462 for specific amendments to the document) and
provided a future meeting schedule of the Land Use Element Review as follows:
1) The Council's review would probably continue through October, 1990,
2) The preparation of the Draft Environmental Impact Report would take place
from October, 1990 through April, 1991,
3) The Planning Commission would hold hearings and make recommendations for
the Council from June of 1991 through September 1991, and
4) Council would hold its hearings for certification of the Final
Environmental impace Report and adoption of the Land Use Element, fron October
of 1991 through January, 1992.
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Tuesday, August 28, 1990 - 700 p.m.
Councilmembers expressed a concern regarding the amount of time required for
the process. There was concern that the election could put different people
on the Council, and it would be very difficult for those persons to catch up
and take action on the document.
Glen Matteson, Associate Planner, reviewed differences between the current and
the proposed Land Use Element. Council was to begin its review on page 14,
entitled "Annexation and Services", the last section under the Growth
Management policies. He also reviewed those programs under the same section
including Residential Growth Management, Non- residential Growth Management,
Regional Planning, Rural Areas and Open space Planning, Air Quality, and
Public Services and Facilities and Pinancing.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Brett Cross, 1214 Mariner's Cove, felt that better definitions should be
applied to words such as `significant', `substantial', and others.
Maggie Cox, representing the Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber
Board of Directors was sending a strong expression of concern to the City
Council. They felt the economic vitality of the community would be
dramatically changed should the Land Use Element go forward in its present
present state. They felt that it was totally unacceptable, that there was a
perception (real or imagined), that the City is not responsive to business.
Carla'Sanders, Ad Hoc Committee to review the Land Use Element, read a letter
into the record stressing the need for preserving air quality and maintaining
slower growth.
Dottie Connor, Residents for Quality Neighborhoods, recommended changes to two
portions of the document on page 23, 2 -1, to read "the City should assist
neiahborhood aroups to identify and designate neighborhood planning areas.
She also urged that there be some limits placed on the types of home business
that would be allowed in neighborhoods. Currently, this is not clearly
defined. She encourged the City to take a leadership role to encourage Cal
Poly and Cuesta to build on- campus housing.
Kathy Kruger, representing Laguna Hills Estates., asked that Council keep in
mind as they reviewed the document, to address projects already in the
pipeline and suggested amendments to the affordable housing sections 2.27.
Mayor Dunin closed the public portion of the meeting.
Councilwoman Rama suggested that development agreements might be used prior
to a specific plan.
The Council then continued its review of the document, page by page, reaching
consensus on majority preferences on specific issues (please see File No. 462
for specific amendments). Review was made of Development and Conservation of
Bousiag and Neighborhoods.
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Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, upon request, will investigate the aztent the
City can regulate State Certified group homes.
After discussion, and upon general consensus, the City Attorney was directed
to write a letter to the State asking for clarification an-to whether the City
can regulate the location of State - exempted group housing to prevent over
concentatioa in one area, and if the City can regulate, ask how that could
best be implemented.
Olen Matteson, Associate Planner, ezplained current home business regulations.
Staff also directed to re- analyse the section relating to home businesses.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin
adjourned the meeting at 10 :00 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
Counci]membera
Present:
Absent:
City Staff
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M I N U T E S
REOULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY O SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, 5EPTEKBER 4, 1990 - 7 :00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER -'CITY BALL - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUXE OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
vice -mayor
Roalman and
Councilwoman
John Dunn, City
Attorney; Pam v
Development Dir
Ken Hampian, As
Dolder, Fire Ch
MCPiie, Personal
Director; Bill 1
Whale Rock Suns:
Reiss, Ccuncilmembars Penny Rappa, Bill
Ron Dunin
Pinard
Iministrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
is, City Clark; Arnold Jonas, Community
,or; Dave Romero, Public Works Director;
tant City Administrative Officer; Mike
; Bill Statlsr, Finance Director; Ann
Director; Jim Stockton, Recreation
land, Utilities. Director; Barry Daffern,
sor; Deb 8ossli, Administrative Analyst
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Present: Kenneth Hampiaa,
Glenn Matteson,
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A istant City Administrative officer;
As date Planner; Jeffrey Jorgensen,.City
go City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community
P.C.1 . Brett Cross, 1217 Mariner s Cove, requested that Council direct
staff to prepare a detailed report as to the merit of the Job /Housing Element
of the General Plan.
STUDY SESSION
Council continued its review of the Land Use Element update forwarded by the
Planning Commission, starting an pages 26 through 42 (continued from July 31
and August 28, 1990).
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, made a few brief opening remarks
reviewing the previous actions taken by Council.
Glen Natteson, Associate Planner, reviewed the report in more detail, with the
recommendation that Council continue its review of the Residential Section and
begin review of the sections on Commercial Industrial Development and Special
Design Areas, which would include the Airport. He asked that Council identify
any changes it would like to see in the.document. He then went through the
document, section by section, identifying the key elements and changes.
Councilwoman Raooa felt there were some contradictions within the Land Use
Element, which included, 1) the concept of the Job - Housing balance, 2) the
concept of being a regional center, 3) the Airport and Dalidio property
policies should be carried through in the Draft Land Use Element, and 4) the
County Growth Management Program being considered by the County, but had not
had review by the Planning Commission. She suggested the LUE be sent back to
the Planning Commission for further input and economic analysis. She was
concerned that the City not just let things happen, but choose its future.
She would like to see the document address Government and Institutional
Growth. As an example, she cited that the Draft LUE encourages the Tri -Polar
concept, but precluded the development in the drive -in area for these expanded
uses. She also felt that traffic management and trip reduction had not been
adequately addressed.
Councilwoman Pinard agreed in having those areas identified, including the
Tri -Polar concept and the drive -in area, which Council had previously
discussed and had given direction on. She has heard several comments
regarding the Council's attitude towards commercial development, but did not
feel the Council has had as opportunity to explain their views, and that
residential needs be looked at again.
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Councilman Reiss stated some Planning Commissioners had indicated to him they
would be interested in looking at the document again, because they had not had
benefit of some of the recent comments by Council and the public. He was
interested in having the economic considerations re- examined and would support
returning the document to the Planning Commission.
Councilman Roalman supported acting on the Planning Commission's
recommendations. If it was to be referred back to the Planning Commission, he
would be interested in clarifying the pedestrian linkage as well as industrial
linkages. He also supported looking at agricultural uses that would be viable
in the City, and questioned how agricultural use could be encouraged. He
preferred Council take action to make any revisions it saw fit, and not return
the document to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Dunin suggested relooking at Table 6, regarding Housing Affordability.
He agreed that the drive -in area needed to be relooked at as a possible
expansion area for the County. He urged the Planning Commission to look at
auto sales and incentives for the relocation of some of the car dealerships to
Auto Park Way. He wanted to see better cooperation between Cal Poly and the
County on land that's contiguous to the City for student Group Housing.
After additional discussion, moved by Raoaa /Reiss (4 -1, Councilman Roalman
voting no) to direct that the Land Use Element be referred to the Planning
Commission to review the following areas for possible inclusion to the
document, and be brought back with the review of the Circulation Element:
1) The contradiction between the City's role as a Regional Center in
achieving a Job - Housing balance. '
2) Consideration of the County Growth Management Ordinance.
3) Recognition of existing recent Council policies on areas around the
City, specifically the Dallidio and the Airport Areas.
4) Tri -polar concept for County Government Office Expansion, with the
drive -in area as a possible expansion site.
5) Traffic Management and trip reduction for commercial and individual
development.
6) Provision of sites for future auto sales & relocation of auto
dealerships.
7) If the City is to encourage car dealerships in the Auto Park way area,
then to relook at urban design uses in the Monterey Street corridor
area.
8) The possibility of using County land next to the Cal Poly campus for
student group housing, and the possiblity of a special zone to
designate group housing in the City next to Cal Poly.
9) The economical impacts or economic viablity of some of the proposals in
the document, an example being Downtown Development; Retail; Affordable
Housing; Fees for development.
10) How- residential densities are calculated and the impact on the
neighborhoods.
11) The issue of designing the City for cars or for other modes of
transportation that will provide ease and mobility.
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11) The issue of designing the City for cars or for other modes of-
transportation that will provide ease and mobility.
12) Pedestrian linkages throughout the City.
13) Feasibility of Agriculture within City Limits.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Dave Garth, representing the Chamber of Commerce, stated he was pleased the
Council was concerned about the vitality and economic activities needed in the
community. He was particularly concerned that the current Job - Housing balance
identified in the document should be either deleted or reworked, and was
pleased that Council was sending it back to the Planning Commission for
review.
Jim Ward, Johnson Avenue, spoke to concerns about the Job - Housing balance and
the Affordable Housing sections.
Brett Cross, 1217 Mariner's Cove, felt this was the product, not of the
Commission, but of staff. He felt it should have a preliminary environmental
impact report.
Tom Murriel, 1212 Marsh Street, representing the Property Owner's Association,
was concerned about the Vision statement, was lacking in providing economic
stability for the community.
Kathy Kruger, representing property owners in the Tank Farm Road /Broad Street
area, felt that the rural industrial zoning should be amended to be commercial
service designations. She would like to see commercial development spread out
more throughout the community.
Comm. 1 Councilwoman Raflva reque
compost program as indicated in a ha
mid- October, San Luis Garbage was pi
Martin had extended an offer to have
if'the citizens would be interested,
survey on the topic.
Staff was requested to report back.
There being no further business to
adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
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After brief discussion, moved by Pinard /Raugg to
amending the ballot question for Measure S to mo
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Resolution No. 6925 (4-1, Mayor Dunin voting no)
rly identify its title as recommended by staff.
Council considered the economic study scope of work, budget, and use of study results in updating the General
Plan. (continued from Planning Commission meeting of December 27,1990, and related to action taken by the
Council on September 25, 1990.)
A. Mayor Dunin welcomed the Planning Commission to their joint meeting.
B. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the purpose of the joint meeting, stating
that on September 25, 1990, Council had referred the General Land Use Element update to the Planning
Commission with direction to further evaluate 13 topics plus some preliminary Council editing. Also, the
Council asked for an economic evaluation to be used in further considering the update.
C. John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, reviewed a draft memorandum from the Citizen's Advisory
Committee with their observations and principles regarding municipal finance, which included 22 principles
(please see File No. 462 for specifically worded principles).
D. Bill Statler. Finance Director, gave a brief review of where the City's monies are derived, how they are
spent and provided a slide presentation that identified various revenue sources.
E. The Council and Commissioners made comments about their observations and understanding of previous
Council action.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Commissioner Peterson stated for the record that he had listened to the tapes from the Council's previous
meeting discussing the LUE on September 25, 1990.
Commissioner Williams stated as she had just been appointed, she was not prepared to comment.
Commissioner Gurnee supported the need for an impartial economics needs assessment. He also felt that the
Previous strategic planning program should be reviewed. He suggested the City undertake a comprehensive
look at the General Plan reviewing the previous plan and updating it.
Commissioner Schmidt was concerned that an economic study could cloud the ability of the Commission to
propose a vision for the City.
Commissioner Kourakis was also concerned that the economic study not "drive" the LUE and undermine the
environmental concerns.
Commissioner Hoffman felt he had sufficient information to continue the LUE review.
Brett Cross. 1217 Mariners Cove, did not support the Citizen's Advisory Committee's Recommendation No. 7,
feeling that it was too narrow a definition regarding the perspective on quality of life.
Don Smith urged that the Council provide as their first priority, quality of life issues.
Carla Sanders , representing the Citizen's Planning Allianrp of San Luis Obispo County, read a letter into the
record dated December 17, 1990, expressing concerns about the scope of the proposed economic study. She
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Tuesday, January 22, 1991 - 7:00 p.m.
urged the study take in the following issues: A) Answer the question "What is the cost of new development to
existing residents of the City of San Luis Obispo ?', B) The study separate the economic effects from the
environmental effects; C) That the economic study address the issues of adequate resources i.e. water, air,
sewer, school, traffic, agricultural land and whether or not the residents would be willing to pay to keep peaks,
hillsides, creeks, and marshes open; D) Assess development and expansion areas so that funding for new or
expanded resources does not require the City to pay for it; and, E) obtain information from other recognized
authorities on economic studies, such as Navaro and Carson.
Charles Long, 639 Al -hill Drive, urged that the economics of the study be completed prior to going further with
this plan.
Dave Garth. 2046 San Luis Drive, felt that the problem was not with excessive growth, but to start by doing an
economic study, so that there was a balance between the environment and economic impacts.
Jim Merkle: 392 Pismo, felt that the vision of the community needed to be identified. He questioned, "How was
this community going to sustain itself in the future ?' He was concerned about the environmental effects
identi fied with air quality, traffic, circulation, animals, and others.
9:00 p.m. Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
9:10 p.m. City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers and commissioners present
Councilman Roalman felt that the Commission needed to look at the original process. He was concerned about
lasing some of the information originally received from the public and hoped the L.U.E. would not be driven
by economic goals. He encouraged the Council not to send the document back to the Planning Commission and
was specifically concerned that the entire document not be up for grabs. He suggested letting the Council
continue reviewing the draft L.U.E., and the City could prepare an economic study if necessary.
Councilman Reiss felt that economic4 was an important element and could not ignore the Citizen's Advisory
Committee's recommendation No. 21 as it related to the need for a different perspective of quality of life.
Specifically, that quality of life and economic development could no longer be viewed as divergent or as
opposites. They should be viewed as parallel agd complimentary objectives.
Councilwoman Pinard questioned how the City could continually grow without destroying what it has. She felt
it was important to be fair for all the people, not just those currently living in San Luis Obispo.
Councilwoman Raoua restated the need for choosing the City's future rather than letting it just happen. She
felt that the regional center issue needed to be reviewed using the previous strategic planning program as a
guide. It was not her intent to slight the environmental program and she could support the approach suggested
by Commissioner Gurnee, but was not prepared to discuss the workscope this evening. She thought it
important to retain local control, but remain aware of what is happening in the rest of the County. She did
not want to see a complete rewrite of the plan, but to focus on those areas previously outlined by the Council.
Mayor Dunin supported sending the plan back to the Planning Commission for review of those issues previously
outlined. He was also concerned that some type of economic study be provided. He hoped that the [and Use
Element would be reviewed by the Planning Commission with the issues that were previously identified by the
Council and in light of the recommendations by the Citizen's Advisory Committee. He, too, felt the strategic
planning program previously adopted could be used as part of an update.
After discussion, and upon general consensus, Council directed the Planning Commission and staff to report
back on the 13 points referred to the Planning Commission from the September 25, 1990 meeting, with staff to
prepare a limited work scope to review economic and environmental concerns using an outside trained
economist.
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Upon general consensus, the City Council and the Planning Commission agreed to meet again to review and
approve the work scope at a future meeting.
Comm1 Request by Councilwoman Rayon to alendize the resolution declaring "Yellow Ribbon Days" at the
1/29/91 Council meeting. Council supported re uest and directed staff to agendize.
Comm2 Council supported the agenda outline or the January 29, 1991 joint meeting with the Architectural
Review Commission as proposed by the ARC a memo dated January 22, 1991, from the Community
Development Director.
10:40 pin. There being no further business to
two bodies adjourned.
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ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present-
Absent-
Architectural
Review
Commissioners
Present:
Absent:
City Staff
JOINT
TUESDAY, JA]
COUNCIL HEARING
SAN LUIS
Vice -Mayor Bill
Ron Dunin
Councilmember Jerry
Commissioners
Phillips, Mike 1
Allan Cooper
Present: John Dunn, City A
Officer, Jeff Joiq
Community Deve
Neumann, Acting
before the City Council or the Planning Commission, the
Voges, City Clerk
INUTES
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L REVIEW COMMISSION
JARY 29, 1991 - 7:00 P.M.
:OOM - CITY HALL - 990 PALM
BISPO, CALIFORNIA
Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa and Mayor
Clark- Bradford, Madi Gates, Curtis Illingworth, Linnaea
L and Chairman Duane Morris
iative Officer, Kenneth Hampian, Assistant Administrative
City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas,
Director, Dave Romero, Public Works Director, Bob
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Present: John Dunn, City Admink tr i ve Officer, Ken Hampian, Assistant City
Administrative OMcer, Jets J rgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk;
Arnold Jonas, Community elopment Director, Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Jim
Stockton, Recreation Dlrecto Terry Sauville, Principal Planner Ken Bruce,
Senior Planner, Carol Hoon, ordtng Secretary
There was no public comment.
Council considered the Land Use Element update and economic study scope.
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report and proposed that following
this evenings meeting, an additional effort be put into the document by staff and the consultant. He was
asking flu: Council and the Planning Commission for direction concerning the desired scope and content of
the economic study. Staff would work with the consultant to refine the workscope and take the draft back
to the Planning Commission at its meeting of May 22, 1991. The Planning Commission.would then make its
recommendations to the Council.
Gil Hoffman. Chairman, Planning Commission, felt the questions and work scope did not address the
question regarding the economic effects of the Planning Commission draft Land Use Element. He thought
a simpler, more economic approach was needed. (See file for complete letter)
Commissioner Gurnee felt the agenda report captured what he would like to see accomplished. He felt a
balance between economics and environmental concerns was necessary and a re- evaluation of the LUE
update from an economic perspective was warranted.
Commissioner Kourakis expressed concern for a lack of demographic and economic information. She
supported the agenda report.
Commissioner Karleskint was supportive of the staff report and the proposed timeline for LUE completion.
Commissioner Peterson supported the agenda report and expressed concern with answering the economic
questions.
Commissioner Schmidt did not feel the issue of maintaining agriculture within the city had been adequately
addressed. He would like to see the consultant come back with ideas for actions the city may take to
maintain agriculture within the city. He also expressed concern for the balance between economic and
environmental issues. He felt the citizens deserved to know what cost additional growth would impose on
them in terms of additional City government and services.
Commissioner Williams was supportive of the proposed time frame. She felt a divergence between business
and environmental concerns existed in the community and saw the need for unification between the two.
She expressed concern for retaining a viable business sector and enhancing the open space through
environmental issues.
Councilwoman Rapgq felt it was important not to confuse economic growth with housing unit growth or
population. She felt that the jobs to housing balance may need to be addressed with a regional approach.
She was supportive of the proposed timeline.
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Councilman Roalman presented several questions he would like to see addressed by the consultant: 1)
What will be the positive and negative effects if the City adopts a 1% annual growth rate for residential and
commercial growth; 2) What will be the marginal municipal costs of new development ?; 3) What City
policies will be needed to insure that new development pays for itself?; 4) How could externalities be
quantified to look at their effect on quality of life ?; S) How can agriculture be maintained in the
community?; 6) In drafting the LUE, what policies can be adopted to strengthen existing businesses ?; 7)
What are the fiscal impacts of large scale projects such as Waimart and Target ?; 8) What level of economic
activity is necessary to maintain longterm viability?
Councilman Reiss supported the staff report and time schedule.
Councilwoman Pinard felt existing land may be more effectively used and felt it was important to make
better economic an of existing buildings rather than heading toward sprawling growth, i.e. encouraging the
use of two story buildings. She also felt that increased fire, police, water, and sewer needed to be factored
into the cost of growth.
Mayor Dunin also felt there was under - utilization of existing land. He felt the Circulation Element should
address ways to redirect the traffic imposed by commuters.
830 p.m. Mayor Derain declared a recess.
8:45 p.m. City Council reconvened; all councilmembers and commissioners present
Roberta Monday, consultant, briefly discussed two terms that were used this evening. The first was '
overview'. She stated that her firm's approach to studies of this type is to give an overview relating existing
city conditions to what the future is likely to be and giving the necessary tools to move ahead. She
understood the term "professional' to mean objective and not moved by fads or whims. She expressed her
firm's ability to accomplish this. She would take into account the various views expressed this evening.
Council and the Planning Commission gave general consensus to the LUE workscope and budget as
discussed.
850 p.m. Mayor Dunin adjourned the Planning C ommission to their next meeting.
2. SOUND AMPLIFICATION AFFE PUBI IC AREAS (File No. 872)
Council considered sound amplification affecting V blic areas.
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, FHe wed the current situation regarding the use of
Mission Plana. He suggested that many uses can nue to take place simultaneously in the Plaza and the
city should work toward better regulation and coo lion of activities. He was recommending sound
amplification be better regulated and coordinated. suggeste d that the city continue to regulate the
outdoor noise through the use permit process.
Councilwoman Pinard felt that permits should be
other festivities that may be happening in the Pla:
Department with enforcement of the use permits.
Councilwoman Rauoa supported current
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
ed on a daily per event basis taking into account
She thought it was inappropriate to burden the Police
Hans Drexler. representing Ellen Brooks and MI Ja Stanton, new owners of The Spindle, stated that the
owners were sensitive to the issues of loud music d were aware of past problems. They would like to use
the outdoor area for music and felt that their op rtunities to provide entertainment would be limited if no
amplification were allowed.
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ALUOURNE REG � COUNCIL
3RD FLOOR CONFERERCE�OOM - CITY /COUNTY LIBRARY - 995 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Councilmemnbers
Present: Vice -Mayor Bill Roalman,
Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: None
City Stan
Present: John Dunn, City Adz
Assistant CityClerk;
Associate Planner.
Facilitator Dan Iacofano, MIG
Consultant Suzanne Lampert, I
Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss and
ive Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Kim Condon,
ones, Community Development Director, Glen Matteson.
& Associates
P.C1. Don Smith. 1114 Vista Del Lago, said the primary issue the Council should consider in its update of
the General Plan is the environment. II
P.C.2. • Carla Saunders. Citizens' Planning Alban commented on the format of the meeting and said that
an environmental expert should be present to overs quality of life issues. She reminded Council that advisory
vote on Measure G at the November 7,1989 Regular unicipal Election had shown that the citizens are clearly
in favor of limiting growth to 19La
STUDY SESSION
Council considered the General Plan update; specifically; 1) jobs /housing balance; 2) commercial growth
control; and 3) maintaining agriculture (continued from 7/31/90, 8/28/90; 9/25/90, 1/28/91, and 5/6/91).
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, outlined the issue areas to be discussed today.
Dan Iacofano. Facilitator, introduced himself and explained how he would be expediting the meeting.
Glen Matteson, Associate Planner, reviewed the issue papers before Council today beginning with the
jobs/housing balance.
Suzanne Lamoem Economic Consultant, provided comparative statistics on the jobs /housing balance from
selected Bay Area cities.
Mayor Dunin asked for a breakdown between students and workers.
10:05 a m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
1029 a m., Mayor Dunin reconvened the meeting, all Councilmembers present.
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After discassion, the Council agreed by general consensus that regional transit be considered a priority in the
element in order to reduce net in- commute; residential growth should be limited to 19c, to strive to improve the
jobs/housing balance in order to allow people to work in the same community in which they live; and that a
way to provide affordable housing must be found.
After further discussion,. Council directed that non - residential growth rate be subject to further studies by the
economic consultant on a range of growth rates from S% to 3%
Mayor Dunin recessed the meeting at 12:10 p.m.
At 1:30 p.m., Mayor Dunin reconvened the meeting, Councilwoman Pinard absent.
Glen Matteson. Associate Planner, reviewed the portion of the staff report on maintaining agriculture and
outlined the areas of Class I and II soils in and around the City.
Councilwoman Pinard rejoined the meeting at 1:45 p.m.
Carla Saunders read a statement on behalf of Citizens Planning Alliance on sustaining agricultural property,
in particular the Dalldo Farm.
Don Smith urged Council to define the greenbelt around the City.
Dave Garth. Chamber of Commerce, said the Dalidio property is a natural location for commercial expansion.
Vice Mayor Roalman and Councilwoman Pinard said that they both favored saving the Dalidio property for
its agricultural value.
Mayor Dunin and Councilmembers Ranua and Reiss agreed that the Dalldlo property should remain in the
General Plan as a future expansion area Council discussed preserving portions of the parcel along Highway
101 as open space and developing the remaining portion for residential and commercial uses.
Mayor Dunin recessed the meeting at 3:05 p.m.
At 3:20 pm Mayor Dunin reconvened the meeting, all Councilmembers present.
Council discussed the Irish Hills, Margarita /Garcia and Orcutt expansion areas. Council agreed that existing
agricultural areas within the City contribute to its character and and they should work with the County to
ensure agricultural areas surrounding the City are preserved.
Councilwoman Ranna asked staff to provide the Council with copies of the current adopted County growth
program.
Carla Saunders again urged the Council to bring an environmental expert on board immediately to take part
in the General Plan review.
Vice Mayor Roalman asked staff if it would be possible to have an environmental consultant attend the next
scheduled meeting on the General Plan.
Glen Matteson. Associate Planner, said that this would not be possible. The earliest an environmental
consultant would be selected would be to attend the August 5 meeting.
Vice Mayor Roalman asked staff if it would be possible to have an air quality expert and a traffic consultant
attend the August 5 meeting as well.
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Page 3
John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, said that the next scheduled General Plan review meeting on July 26,
1991, was problematic for a Councilmember and the July 26 meeting was subsequently rescheduled from
Monday, July 29, 1991 beginning at 830 a.m.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting at 4:20 pm.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 9/3/91
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present
REGULAR MEX.
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Vice-Mayor Bill
Dunin
Absent Councilmembers Peg ]
City Staff
Present John Dunn, City Admii
011icer, Jeff Jorgens4
Community Developmi
Chief, Ann McPike, Pi
PUl
No public comment was received.
Moved by Reiss /Roalman (3-0-2, Councilmembi
as recommended by the City Administrative Of
9 that he would normally not support these itei
of the Council, would vote in the affirmative.
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NG OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ULY 16,1991 - 7:00 P.M.
- CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET
)BLSPO. CALIFORNIA
Councilmember Jerry Reiss and Mayor Ron
. nard and Penny Rappa
strative Officer, Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative
, City Attorney, Pam Voges, City Clerk, Arnold Jonas,
it Director, BIll Statler, Finance Director, Bob Neumann, Fire
onnel Director, Dave.Romero, Public Works Director
JC COMME NT
rMayor
nva absent) to approve the Consent Agenda
n stated for the record on items C -2 a nd C-
hat they would pass with a full complement
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Absent:
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SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Vice -Mayor BID Roalman,
Mayor Ron Dunin
None
Present: John Dunn, City Adminis
Officer, Pam Voges, City
Staffer, Finance Directo
Associate Planner, Terry
Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss and
dive Officer, Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative
:rk; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Bill
Dave Romero, Public Works Director, Glen Matteson,
mville, Principal Planner
Also Present: Dan Iacafano, Consultant Suzanne Lampert, Mundie and Associates
No public comment was offered.
STUDY SESSION
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.
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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 goal to
preserve /protect and increase the existing supply of affordable housing. Also, ?
George 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.
uncilwoman Rapoa urged protection of existing housing stock.
Brief comments were made by Charles Lone. John Price and Dave Smith.
10:20 a.m. Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
1035 a.m. 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 said 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 general 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 Hignera 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.
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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 Ranna 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 S, 1991 at 830 a.m.
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No public comment was offered.
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).
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ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present:
Vice -Mayor Bill Roalma
m, Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss and
Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent:
None
City Staff
Present=
John Dunn, City Admi
trative Officer, Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative
Officer; Pam Voges, Ci
Clerk, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Glen
Matteson, Associate P
er, Terry Sanville, Principal Planner
No public comment was offered.
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).
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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 matte 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 Ranua also suggested looking at creating a new zoning designation to reflect the Airport Area
concept plan.
4:40 pan. 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.
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Absent:
City Staff
Present:
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Vice -Mayor Bill Ro
Mayor Ron Dunin
None
John Dunn, City Adz
Officer; Pam Voges, (
Matteson, Associate
No public comment was offered.
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ING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAN LUIS OBISPO
' 5,1991- 830 A.M. - 430 P.M.
RARY - COMMUNITY ROOM
iBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss and
+e Officer, Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative
; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Glen
Terry Sanville, Principal Planner
STUDY SESSION
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) tzattic /circulation, and 5) Air
Quality/Clear Air Plan (continued from 7/31/90, 8/28/909 9/25/90,1/28/91, 516191, 7/8/91, and 7/29/91).
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING 47'fmv
General discussion was held regarding the affordable housing study and its scope.
Suzanne Lampert. Senior Associate with Mundle and Associates, reviewed the proposal.
After 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; S) 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.
Suzanne Lamn 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.
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 p.m. Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
130 p.m. City Council reconvened; all Coancilmembers 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 Commence, spoke in support of the concept plan.
TRAFFIC /CIRCULATION
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Monday, August 5,1991- 830 a.m.
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 3795 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 Rama 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.
435 pm. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the
meeting.
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ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: Vlce-Mayor Bill Ra
Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent- None
Voges, City
.INUTES
NG OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAN LUIS OBISPO
[GUST 6, 1991 - 7:00 P.M.
- CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET
)BISPO. CALIFORNIA
Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss and
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COMM 2. Council supported a request
service to Santa Maria for the Mineral
1030 p.m. There being no further business to
meeting to Monday, September 16,1991 at 830
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a Roalman to agendize request for extended one day bus
Service hearings.
ie before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the
in the library Communit);BQom.
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SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Voges,
Present Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman, Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Jerry
Reiss and Mayor Dunin
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Ken Hampian, Assistant
Administrative Officer; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community Development
Director, Glen Matteson, Associate Planner; Terry Sanville, Principal Planner
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
-Council considered the General Plan update, specifically. 1) Nonresidential Growth; 2) Affordable Housing
Study; 3) County Growth Management; 4) Air Quality/Clean Air Plan; 5) Sustainable Community; and 6)
Neighborhoods. (Continued from 7/31/90,8/28/90,9/25/90,1/28/91,5/6/91,7/8/91,7/29/91, and 8/5/91.)
Councilman Reiss stated he was concerned about Councilmembers receiving late agenda reports and did not
feel that he had had sufficient time to review the material for today's meeting and was unprepared to act on
this item.
Other Councilmembers concurred and after discussion and upon general consensus, this item was continued
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C1. Councilwoman Rama requested that the Council agendize the recent buy -out by Payless of the Von's
supermarket She was particularly concerned with the corner at Marsh and Johnson Avenue and In looking
at ways to encourage an additional supermarket to go in, either combined with Payless or in some other fashion.
Upon general consensus, this item was continued to the following night's meeting.
9:15 a.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the
meetin& 0*1—*
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OF THE CITY COUNCIL
J LUIS OBISPO
BER 17,1991 - 7:00 P.M.
TY HALL - 990 PALM STREET
APO, CALIFORNIA
Present: Vice Mayor Bill Roalman, Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss and
Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dann, City Adminisi rative Officer, Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative
Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, C ity Attorney, Pam Voges, City Clerk, Wayne Peterson, City
Engineer, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Bill Statler, Finance
Director, Dave Romero, Pi ibflc Works Director, Tom Baasch, Chief Building Inspector,
P.C1. Kathy Cleeves. 67- Higuera, spoke of her
result of a City construction project at the inter
P.CS. Brad Goans. P.O. Box 13035, San Luis
on September 14, 1991.
CIty Council Meeting
is about loss of business and lack of notification as a
of Higuera and Nipomo Streets.
reported on the International War Crimes Tribunal held
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Councilmembers
Present:
Absent
City Stiff
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KRIMM tieffiVA •
Vice Mayor Bill Roalman,
Rappa, Jerry and Mayor 1
None
Present John Dunn, City Administ
Arnold Jonas, Community
Finance Director, Glen Mi
Lampert, Financial Consu.
8:30 A.M. Vice Mayor Bill Roalman presiding.
P.C.I. Elizabeth Hawkins Peterson. 1428 Nipomo,
due to noise disturbances and other negative beh
After brief discussion, staff directed to review use
P.C2. John French expressed concern that the City
nurseries as part of its water conservation program
report back on this matter.
Draft Minutes
to be approved
at Council QMeeting
of !��• •L
rilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny
(arrived at 1:00 P.M.)
Officer, Pam Voges, City Clerk;
opment Director, Bill Statler,
i, Associate Planner, Suzanne
l the Council to deny the use permit at 639 Pismo Street
by the occupants.
and conditions.
using City funds in promoting South County garden
Upon general consensus, staff directed to review and
STUDY SESSION
Council held an all day session to consider the General Plan Update, specifically, 1) Response to non-
residential growth rate questions; 2) County growth management and settlement pattern; 3) Affordable housing;
4) Air Quality/Clean Air Plan; 5) Sustainable Community; and 6) Neighborhoods. (Continued from 7/31/90,
8/28/90, 9/25/90, 1/28/91, 5/6/91, 7/29/91, 8/5/91, and 9/16/91.)
After lengthy discussion and upon general consensus, council:
Directed staff to examine other cities similar to San Luis Obispo for comparision of
net costs /budgets on development of city budget
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Explore the facilitation of transit facilities for Cuesta College
Delete non - discount stores
Directed staff to amend language on page 1 -7 relative to the Men's
Colony, Cuesta and Cal Poly to make more positive statements; and supported
participation in a campus effort
Council questioned whether it is realistic to consider only houses in the city limits in
calculating of the ratio as it pertained to the jobs /housing issue
Council questioned if the 1% is a realistic percentage given a market - driven
economy
-- Council questioned whether the shopping center near Madonna would be negatively
impacted
Room limitations: suggested adding rooms
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Andrew Merriam representing the owners of the Dalidio property, stated that the proposed Dalidio proposal
for the expansion of a shopping center, would, in essense, be denied if the growth management portion of the
LUX. is implemented as currently configured. He felt the fiscal stablity of the City is dependent on the
Council allowing a revised policy.
Alan Cooper submitted a letter for the record and recommended the Council a) consider a regional commercial
center as a priority; and b) that more incentives for residential housing be provided for the downtown.
Carla Saunders, with the Citizens Planning Alliance, again reminded the Council of the City's limited resources
and its inability to expand until those unmet resources have been met.
John French felt the City had a obligation to the community as the County seat and urged support of
government working with other public institutions rather than discourage business from locating in the City.
Don Smith urged the City to discourage expansion of public institutions in and near the " Citys borders and
encouraged Cuesta, Cal Poly and the County to stay within its resources.
10.30 A.M. Vice Mayor Roalman declared a recess.
10:45 A.M. City Council reconvened; all Councilmembers present, Mayor Dunin absent.
Upon general consensus, Council agreed that a policy statement should reflect that the City encourages
expansion of the downtown and Dalidio as two key areas for an expanded shopping area.
Upon general consensus (3 -1 -1), Council amended the language to read that major department stores be located
in the downtown area and Madonna Plaza.
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City Council Meeting
Monday, October 21,1991
2) COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT
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Councilwoman Ranua requested that this section reflect what is really happening in the County and the City's
desire to work with the County.
Upon general consensus, Council identified the following questions or concerns:
Can we accept deteriorating levels of service standards? Make
"level" language consistent with the County? Get more involved with
the County growth management?
12:05 P.M. Vice Mayor Roalman declared a recess.
L•10 P.M. City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present (Councilwoman Pinard arriving at 1:15 P.M.)
After discussion, the following areas were identified for response:
Requested an estimate of the cost impacts on housing
Analysis showing potential utilization of development credit
Requested an integrated cities /County approach
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Bob Roundtree. 808 Murray, was concerned about the city's unbridled growth.
Rob Strone. 1 Buena Vista, felt that the regional responsibilities should be created through consistent "City
policies by way of the General Land Use Element being consistent with the County's.
Charles Senn, representing the Property Owner's Association, offered their help in putting a program together.
Caria Saunders. representing Citizens Planning Alliance, also stated their group was available for help.
3) NEIGHBORHOODS
Upon general discussion, the following issues were discussed:
— Uneven owner /renter cost distribution
— Traffic flow through neighborhoods
— Noise: from traffic and from other incompatible land uses
— Zoning intensification
Carla Saunders, Dottie Conner, Janet Kourakis, and Bob Roundtree spoke briefly.
3:25 P.M. Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
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Monday, October 21, 1991
3:40 P.M. City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present.
Develop a policy for neighborhood protection strategy
— Have a designated staff person assigned to monitor neighborhood preservation
— Study existing growth to modify neighborhood quality concerns
— Adopt a budget policy
— Student impact housing, look at ways of better integrating
renters /owners
— Define "active support", get an update on growth enforcement
Upon general consensus, the CAO was directed to review and provide a status report of the number of
complaints and ways the City can address them.
430 P.M. Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to 630 P.M.
630 P114. City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present (Councilwoman Pinard arrived at 7:05 P.M.)
4) AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Council discussed the following:
— Provide options and flexibility of how to meet housing needs
— Don't want to discourage annexation (due to high fees)
— How can the City insure we are meeting our current needs
— Look into how atfordablility can be achieved over time
5) AIR QUALITY
Council held general discussion and agreed
Enhance the City as a model air quality community through promoting
propane vehicles, provide education /conservation programs, develop a transit plan
serving the airport, and make programs city wide.
6) SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY
William Alexander, a retired Cal Poly professor, congratulated the City for looking at how to become a
sustainable community in the future.
Council held general discussion and suggested the following ways to make San Luis Obispo sustainable:
Identity this Issue as part of the General Plan
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7) TRI -POLAR
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Support business in the County by providing incentives to bring them here and keep
them
Develop additional programs (education, credits, competition enforcement, put in
goals)
General discussion was held. Council supported expanding use of the third leg in the South Higuera area. No
decision was reached on whether or not to expand use in the Tri -Polar area.
920 P.M. there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting
to Tuesday, October 29, 1991 at 7-00 P.M.
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Pam Voges, City Clerk
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