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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. Dr3
COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET
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ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Council Members Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice-
Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney;
Diane Gladwell,City Clerk;Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative
Officer; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Arnold Jonas,
Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Bob
Neumann, Fire Chief; Ann Slate, Personnel Director; Deb Hossli,
Administrative Analyst
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.1. Mike Hughes, Atascadero, read the Mayor's Proclamation regarding Gay Pride Month.
P.C.2. Dana Belmonte, San Luis Obispo, stated their banner was stolen was Thursday night,and they
were collecting donations for a new banner.
P.C.3. Carol Leslie, Los Osos, thanked the Mayor and Council for the Proclamation and requested
lesbians be specifically mentioned in next year's proclamation.
P.C.4. Pat Veesart,San Luis Obispo,objected to the City acquiring an electric scooter and requested
the parking program be conducted by bicycle.
P.C.S. John Stinicevich, 7925 Santa Rosa Road, Atascadero, and Executive Director of the Artemis
Theatre Company, requested $10,000 in Economic Stabilization funds for the Central Coast
Shakespeare Festival
P.C.S. William Pate, San Luis Obispo, thanked the Mayor and Council for their support of Gay Pride
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Settle/Romero to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative
Officer with the exception of C-7 and C-8 as noted; motion carried (5-0).
C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Council considered the minutes of:
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Tuesday, April 27, 1993 at 7:00 P.M.;
Tuesday, May 4, 1993 at 7:00 P.M.;
Tuesday, May 11, 1993 at 6:00 P.M.; and
Tuesday, May 25, 1993 at 7:00 P.M.
Moved by Settle/Romero to waive oral reading and approve the minutes; motion carried (5=0).
C-2 WATER LINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (File No. 93-15)
Council considered plans and specifications for"Water Line Improvement Project: Palm Street-Broad
to Santa Rosa; Santa Rosa Street- Palm to Pacific; Pacific Street-Santa Rosa to Nipomo", estimated
to cost $590,000 including contingencies.
Moved by Settle/Romero to approve project,authorize solicitation of bids and CAO to award contract
to lowest responsible bid within cost estimate; motion carried (5-0).
C-3 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (File No. 93-17)
Council considered plans and specifications for"Water Main Improvement Project: Broad - Peach to
Serrano°, Specification No. 93-17 estimated to cost $270,000.
Moved by Settle/Romero to approve project, authorize solicitation of bids and CAO to award contract
to lowest responsible bid within cost estimate; motion carried (5-0).
C-4 TRIENNIAL PERFORMANCE AUDIT (File No. 542)
Council considered the San Luis Obispo Transit Triennial Performance Audit for the years 1989/90
and 1991/92.
Moved by Settle/Romero to receive and file audit report; motion carried (5-0).
C-5 TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (File No. 541)
Council considered Program Supplement No. 002 to the State-Local Transportation Partnership
Program Agreement No.SLTPP-5016 providing a reimbursement of$86,147 to the City from the State's
share of work accomplished on "Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Project; Various Locations",
City Plan No. R-01A.
Moved by Settle/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8181 approving Program Supplement No. 002;
motion carried (5-0).
C-6 WHALE ROCK COMMISSION MEETING (File No. 932)
Council considered the agenda for the Whale Rock Commission Meeting of Wednesday, June 16,
1993.
Moved by Settle/Romero to receive and file agenda; motion carried (5-0).
C-7 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING - SOUTHWOOD DRIVE (File No. 463)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance to allow a planned development rezoning
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to allow the creation of 46 residential lots, a recreation area and private streets, on the southwesterly
comer of Southwood Drive and Laurel Lane; Stan and Elizabeth Bell, applicants (continued from
5/25/93).
Council discussed sound attenuation walls and the ability to design the project without requiring the
walls.
Mike Multari. 641 Higuera and project architect, reviewed the difficulties of the project and site and
efforts to mitigate the visual impact of the walls.
Moved by RapRa/Romero to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1239; motion carried (4-1, Mayor
Pinard voting no).
C-8 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING - MARIGOLD PROJECT (File No. 463)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the zoning map from C-S-S, C-N-
SP; and R-2-SP to C-S-PD, and approving a preliminary development plan for a mixed-use shopping
center on the east side of Broad Street between Tank Farm Road and Industrial Way (3950 Broad);
Marigold Partners, applicant (continued from 6/1/93).
Council discussed the utilization of the retention basin and provisions for walkways in the parking lot.
Chris Ford. representing RRM, reviewed proposed walkways from building to building in the project.
Council discussed landscape proposals for the drainage basin, City policy recommending against
mini-parks, maintenance, construction, and liability issues and impacts of changing the ordinance.
Moved by Romero/Raooa to give final passage to Ordinance #1240, introduced on June 1, 1993,
adopting a negative declaration of environmental impact and approving the rezoning application PD
191-92; Motion lost 2-3 (Mayor Pinard, Council Members Roalman and Settle voting no).
Moved by Roalman/Settle to continue this item to the next regular meeting (Tuesday, July 6, 1993)
with direction to explore alternatives for pedestrians in parking lots and the retention basin issue as
discussion items; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Romero voting no).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
C.L.R.1. Council Member Raaoa stated that the County had sent a letter to the state requesting
transportation development funds be retained at the County level.
C.L.R.2. Council Member Settle reported on the state's two-year budget proposal.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT- LUNETA DRIVE (File No. 532)
Council held a public hearing to consider a lot line adjustment to create a flag lot and a standard lot
from two standard lots located on the south side of Luneta Drive between Palomar and Tassajara (585,
593 Luneta Drive); D.J. Moore, applicant (continued from 6/1/93).
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Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the recommendation to approve the
lot line adjustment.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
Mike Baumbercter, 106 Santa Rosa, representing the applicant, stated the project was in keeping with
the neighborhood character.
D.J. Mooreapplicant, stated that the driveway was 24 feet in width to provide retaining walls;that the
oaks trees would remain on the property,that one dead pine tree would be removed, and if there was
a need to remove others, that he would obtain a permit.
Jim Carlisle. 611 Luneta, expressed his fears that two pine trees near his house would fall in winds
due to soil disturbance during construction.
Llolaine Ross, P.O. Box 66, San Luis Obispo, stated that the project was advantageous to the
neighborhood, that she had a previous escrow on the property that was not completed because the
flag lot was previously denied.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed lot configuration, parking, driveway width and tree removal.
Moved by RaoRa/Settle to adopt Resolution No.8182 approving the lot line adjustment;motion carried
(4-1, Council Member Roalman voting no).
2. SIGN REGULATIONS AMENDMENT (File No. 424)
Council held a public hearing to consider Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission
recommendations to amend the City Sign Regulations relating to sign illumination within the City s
Office (0) zoning districts.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, stated that the proposed amendment would
eliminate internal illumination but allow illumination by external means.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against this item.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed inclusion of externally illuminated signs when near residential areas.
Moved by Raaaa/Romero to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1242 adopting a negative declaration
of environmental impact and amending Section 15.40.140 of the Sign Regulations to prohibit interior
illumination of all signs in the 0, Office zoning district; motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Raoua/Romero to refer to the Architectural Review Commission a discussion on sign
illumination as it impacts adjoining residential uses; motion carried (5-0).
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3. LAGUNA LAKE PARK MASTER PLAN (File No. 883)
Council held a public hearing to consider the draft Laguna Lake Park Master Plan.
Jeff Hook,Associate Planner,reviewed the project and phased implementation,requested that$20,690
of existing funds be rolled into the budget year for fiscal year 1993-94 and recommended against
moving an existing structure from 1042 Palm Street into the park.
Mike Multari, a member of the technical advisory committee, reviewed the process to develop park
concepts.
David Starr. representing Crawford, Multari, & Starr, reviewed the planning principles applied in the
proposal, and options for funding improvements.
Council discussed policy for motorized boats on the lake, the cessation of grazing and removal of
fences, and water level issues between the lake and the pond.
Mayor Pinard declared the public.hearing open.
Ken Schwartz 201 Buena Vista, spoke in support of the plan.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed bus services (to and within the park), the proposal to remove the frontage road,
impacts of the PG&E power lines, volunteer labor on weekends and after hours, and electromagnet
fields (EMFs).
Moved by Settle/Romero to 1) Affirm the Community Development Director's mitigated declaration
of environmental impact; and 2) to adopt Resolution No. 8183 conceptually approving plan with the
following amendments: Direct staff to reword EMF mitigation,change hours of construction operation
to, "limited by the decibel noise level at the house nearest the noise source", include rollover of
approximately$21,000 in funds, provide the more natural entrance option, Condition #6 from Parks
and Recreation Commission is understood not to include a separate study, and incorporate a time
frame for implementation; motion carried (5-0).
9:20 P.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess.
9:36 P.M. City Council reconvened; all Council Members present.
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. 1993-95 FINANCIAL PLAN & 1993-94 BUDGET (File No. 233)
Council considered the 1993-95 Financial Plan and 1993-94 Budget.
John Dunn. City Administrative Officer,and Bill Statler, Director of Finance, reviewed recent changes
to the budget.
Council discussed proposed funding for the Orcutt Road right-of-way acquisition from open space
certificates of participation.
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John Stinicevich.Executive Director of the Artemis Theatre Company and Central Coast Shakespeare
Festival requested the rollover of economic stability funds.
Council discussed the 1993 deadline for utilization of the certificates of participation, rollover and
potential utilization of the Economic Development Funds, including youth diversion programs.
John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, stated that the new budget provided $120,000 in CDBG for
economic stability programs.
Moved by Rappa/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8184 approving the financial plan and budget of
approximately $47,000,000;
Moved by Roalman/Pinard to amend the motion to set aside the discussion of Orcutt Road and Fire
Station Funding (Certificate of Participation)and Economic Development Fund rollover items; motion
carried (4-1, Council Member Settle voting no).
Main motion carried (4-1, Council Member Settle voting no).
Moved by Pinard/Settle to hold the existing allocation of $110,000 from the Economic Development
fund separately from this year's budget to rollover into next year's budget;motion carried (3-2,Council
Member Rappa and Romero voting no).
After discussion,Moved by Roalman/Rappa to reconsider;motion carried (3-2,Council Member Settle
and Mayor Pinard voting no).
Moved by Roalman/Romero to not rollover $110,000 (in Economic Development Funds); motion
carried (3-2, Council Member Settle and Mayor Pinard voting no).
Council expressed their appreciation to City staff, Bill Statler, and John Dunn for the fine job they did
on the budget.
S. BIA FUNDING REQUEST (File No. 471)
Council considered a request by the Business Improvement Association (BIA) for economic stability
funding in the amount of $15,000.
Ken Hampian. Assistant City Administrative Officer, and Lynn Block, BIA Administrator, reviewed the
proposed program.
Council discussed other requests for utilization of funds and the components for the BIA's proposed
program.
Moved by Rappa[_Roalman to authorize $15,000 from the Economic Stabilization Program as outlined
by the Business Improvement Association; staff to return to Council with details (Agreement No.
A-44-93-CC); motion carried (3-2, Council Member Settle and Mayor Pinard voting no).
S. HIGHWAY LANDSCAPING PROJECT (File No. 93-19A & B)
Council considered plans and specifications for"Highway 101 Landscaping, City of San Luis Obispo
Prado Road Property", estimated to cost $102,700 including contingencies.
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Moved by Settle/Romero to continue this item to Thursday, June 17, 1993; motion carried (5-0).
7. PARKING DISTRICT MODIFICATION (File No. 554)
Council considered a request to expand and modify the existing preferential parking district in the
residential area south of the Cal Poly campus.
Moved by Settle/Romero to continue this item to Tuesday, October 5, 1993; motion carried
8. ORCUTT ROAD WIDENING (File No. 537)
Council considered determination of setback line and access control on Orcutt Road from Broad
Street to Laurel Lane.
Moved by Settle/Romero to continue this item to Tuesday, July 20, 1993; motion carried (5-0).
9. PROPERTY ACQUISITION - 2160 SANTA BARBARA (File No. 168)
Council considered the purchase of a 2.4 acre parcel on the corner of Santa Barbara and Roundhouse
to construct a new Headquarters Fire Station.
Moved by Settle/Romero to continue this item to Thursday, June 17, 1993; motion carried (5-0).
10. MOBILE HOME ISSUES (File No. 428)
Council considered staff support for mobile home issues.
John.Dunn, City Administrative Officer, briefly reviewed community problems and proposed solution
for responding to citizen complaints relating to mobile homes.
Sally Minor. 3500 Bullock Lane#21, thanked Council for the hearing, mobile home rent control, and
expressed enthusiasm for the proposal.
Leola Rubottom, 3960 S. Higuera #21, expressed enthusiasm for the proposal and thanked staff and
Council.
Moved by Settle/Romero to 1) maintain present practice of responding to citizen inquiries on the
Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance only; and 2) provide referral information on other mobile
home related inquiries; motion carried (5-0).
11. PROCESS FOR PRELIMINARY REVIEW (File No..462)
Council "considered the process for preliminary review by Council for property owner requests to
modify the Draft Land Use Element.
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Bill Thomas. 1663 Colina Court, Chair of the Chamber of Commerce General Plan Task Force, spoke
in support of Alternative 2 and suggested a joint public study session with the County.
Moved by Settle/Romero to continue this item to Thursday, June 17, 1993; motion carried (5-0).
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMA. Council Member Settle requested the Mayor send a letter to State Legislators
supporting the Vasconcellos budget proposal; after discussion, the issue was left to the Mayor's
discretion (majority consensus).
COMM.2. Mayor Pinard reviewed problems of adults contacting students on school property after
school hours and requested correspondence and exploration of solutions of the issue; matter to be
referred to the Joint Recreational Use of School District Property (general consent).
11:54 P.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess to closed session to discuss property negotiations
regarding the Munsch estate.
12:04 A.M. City Council reconvened to open session to report no action taken.
12:05 A.M. there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned
the meeting to Thursday, June 17, 1993 at 9:00 A.M.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
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