HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/21/1997, C-1 - MINUTESMINUTES MEETING AGENDA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNWE �-? 4 ITEM # l
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1996 - 7:00 P.M.
VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING, 801 GRAND AVENUE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor
Bill Roalman, and Mayor Allen Settle
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Bonnie Gawf, City Clerk; Ken
Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, Mike McCluskey; Public
Works Director; Al Cablay, Public Works Manager, Terry Sanville, Principal
Transportation Planner.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
PC1. Steve McShane, ASI President, asked the Council to send a letter to Warren Sinsheimer of
FPAC opposing the sale of alcohol at the PAC. He reported that AS] supports charging a
user fee for students to contribute to partial funding for City transit.
CONSENT AGENDA
C1. FINAL MAP APPROVAL — MARIGOLD (TRACT 2133)
Council considered giving final map approval for Tract 2133, 3950 South Broad Street (Marigold
Shopping Center).
Moved by Romero /Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8611 approving the Final Map for Tract 2133
and authorize the Mayor to execute the subdivision agreement; motion carried (5 -0).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
There were no reports.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CHORRO AREA TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN (File No. 534)
Council held a public hearing to consider: 1) initiating an amendment to the Circulation Element
to reclassify Chorro Street and modify its speed and traffic volume standards; 2) modifying the
traffic calming facilities in the Chorro Street area; and, 3) developing Neighborhood Traffic
Management Program Guidelines.
Public Works Director Mike McCluskey presented the staff report, giving a history of the issues
surrounding factors leading to increased traffic on Chorro Street and ultimately the traffic
calming project. He detailed successes and failures of the project and how the issue had been
evaluated. He noted that the City Council could make findings to set the speed limit at 25 mph
and use radar to enforce it. He stated that if Council chose to reclassify Chorro as a
Neighborhood Arterial and set the speed limit at 25 mph, it would require hearings at the
Planning Commission and City Council.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
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1. Marty Tangeman, Murray Street, spoke on behalf of the Chorro neighborhood and stated that
the current devises work, but his group is willing to compromise and supports option #4 in
the staff report.
2. Robert Kile, Venable St., stated that the current devices work, but he is willing to compromise
and could support option #2 or option #4.
3. Dan Steele, 2300 Broad Street, stated his concerns regarding traffic calming in general and
too much commercial growth.
4. Mike Stofer, 60 Benton Way, stated that extreme speeders are the problem and that the
humps have worked in slowing those speeders down, and that something must be done to
make the neighborhoods safer. He supported option #4.
5. Gerard Parsons, 848 Venable, asked the City Council to return the streets to their original
configurations.
6. Carol Pierce, 864 Mission, stated that majority rules, and that if the majority says to remove
the bumps, they should be removed. She supported option B.
7. Ken Haggard stated that unless alternative transportation is utilized, the traffic on downtown
streets will continue to increase.
8. Brandy Pierce, 864 Mission St., stated that she is afraid to ride her bike on Chorro because of
the humps.
9. Doug Hauff, 277 Warren Way, spoke in opposition to the speed bumps and traffic circles.
10. Louis Dutra. 950 West Street, stated that the traffic on Lincoln and West Streets has
increased since the traffic calming plan was implemented. He supported option B.
11. Sharon Seitz, 112 Cerro Romauldo, stated that the bumps are unsafe for bicyclists and
damage vehicles and urged Council to remove the bumps and circles.
12. Barbara Holcomb, 1415 Nipomo St., agreed that Chorro should not be singled out, as there
are many busy residential streets in the City. She is opposed the speed bumps and traffic
circles.
13. Luther Bertrando, SLO, spoke in favor of option B.
14. Mike Lacy. 965 West St., stated that the Lincoln & West Street residents had previously
requested that the devices be removed if there was a 10% increase in traffic on Lincoln and
West Street, and that there has in fact been a 54% increase.
15. Phil Lowe, SLO, stated that the Chorro residents knew the nature of the street when they
purchased their homes and many residents live on busy streets.
16. Bill Glidden. 282 Chorro, spoke in opposition to the bumps and circles and in favor of option
B.
17. Lloyd Dietrich, 55 Broad St., spoke in favor of option B.
18. Cheryl Staroba, The Village, stated that it is painful for the seniors riding the bus and that the
bumps and circles are ugly. She asked that they be removed and a cross walk installed.
19. Bill Vrooman, 130 S. Tassajara Street, stated that there have been few accidents on Chorro,
so it must be a safe street; he spoke in opposition to the bumps.
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20. Florence Flores. 287 Chorro, said that the bumps are noisy and devalue the homes on the
street and asked the bumps be removed.
21. Cindy Griffin. Cerro Ct., spoke in opposition to the bumps and asked Council to find a
compromise.
22. Bret Lowe. 143 Cero CL, spoke in opposition to the bumps and circles and supported option
B.
23. Naoma Wright Foothill Blvd., spoke in opposition to the speed bumps.
24. Matt Wall. 584 Patricia St., spoke in support of adopting either option B or option #5 and
asked that sidewalks be installed on both sides of Chorro Street.
25. Mary Wall. 584 Patricia St., asked Council to remove all the bumps and leave the traffic circle
on Benton Way.
26. Ron El-gas, Lincoln St., stated that he supports staff option B.
27. Rebecca Elgas, Lincoln St., supported option B.
28. William Howell. 277 Westmont Avenue, spoke against the speed bumps and asked that they
be removed along with the traffic circles; he supported option B.
29. Beverly Ensing, 283 Chorro Street, stated that the plan was an experimental program and
installed on a temporary basis, and that she is in favor of a compromise.
30. Raymond Ensing, 283 Chorro Street, asked for a compromise solution.
31. Kate Froman, 378 Chorro Street, stated that the speed is a significant problem and supports
option 4 as a compromise.
32. Hal Segal. SLO, stated that the traffic calming devices are dangerous and an eyesore.
33. Patty Beck. SLO, stated that options 2 and 4 are unacceptable. She supported option B and
stated the Meinicke Circle is dangerous.
34. Arlene Zanchuck. 26 Chorro Street, stated that traffic has become unbearable, but the traffic
calming devices are only temporary and permanent solutions need to be found.
35. Betty Schetzer. 225 Almond, stated that the devices have made Chorro Street safer and delay
drivers no more than a minute.
36. Steve Boyer. 67 Chorro Street, spoke in support of traffic calming and posted 25 mph speed
limits. He stated that he likes option 4 in the staff report.
37. Jacouie Johnson. Murray St., stated that the devices are effective in reducing speed and
spoke in support of option 4.
38. Roger Longden, 288 Almond St., stated that the devices have made Chorro Street safer for
pedestrians.
39. Karla Gibson, SLO, spoke in support of option B and asked to have the bumps removed.
40. Meg Evans. SLO, spoke in support of the traffic calming effort and said that the devices
should be left in place.
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41. Emmons Blake. SLO, spoke in opposition to the bumps and asked that they be removed.
42. Ralph Gorton, Avila Beach, supported option 4.
43. Charlie Boatright, 48 Benton Way, spoke in support of retaining the devices for reducing
excessive speeders.
44. Sheldon Smith, 273 Chorro Street, spoke in support of the traffic calming plan and supported
Option 4.
45. Clarence Reno. SLO, spoke in support of option B.
46. Lee Drazil, 846 Mill St., asked Council to install speed limit signs and stop signs.
47. Katie Wheeler, 764 Murray, stated that she supports option 4, along with keeping the traffic
circles in place.
48. Diane Hull, SLO, spoke in opposition to the devices and support of option 5.
49. Gail Jacobson. 156 Broad St., spoke in support of retaining the speed bumps.
50. Kit Long, 657 Rancho Dr., spoke in opposition to the bumps and stated that the bumps are
not visible when the road is wet.
51. Eric Tomac. 755 Center St., spoke in support of the bumps, but stated that the circles should
be landscaped islands.
52. Tami Dickerson, Chorro St., stated that there is a speeding problem on Chorro Street and
asked residents to work together to solve the problem.
53. Victor Barbosa, SLO, asked Council to remove the bumps and said the City should build
more arterial streets.
54. Anna Barbosa. SLO, spoke in opposition to the bumps and circles and asked Council to
remove them and seek alternate routes to downtown.
55. Nancy Watts. 1805 San Luis Dr., asked that the bumps be removed and the street widened.
56. Ralph Jacobson, 156 Broad, does not support option B. He supports the traffic calming plan
that is in place.
57. Eugene Jud, 750 Leff St., urged Council to wait until the devices have been place for one year
before changing anything.
58. Lee Cogan, 282 Broad St, stated that the devices do help reduce speed and supported option
4.
59. Greg Macedo. 779 Murray, supported option #4. He suggested bicycle bypasses be built.
60. Roy Ogden, 397 Lincoln Street, encouraged Council to select a compromise that will
discourage speeding. He recommended option #4.
61. Mike Sallaberrv, 392 Foothill, spoke in support of changing the timing of traffic lights on
Santa Rosa Street
62. Penny Rapp a, 3993 Hollyhock Way, stated that policies and procedures need to be
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established to deal with neighborhood traffic issues and encouraged Council to look at long
tern results.
63. Mary Beth Schroeder. 2085 Welding Lane, asked that the speed bumps and traffic circles be
removed completely.
64. Richie Ray Walker, 28 La Entrada Ave., spoke in opposition to the speed bumps and traffic
circles.
65. Richard Kreisa, 189 San Jose Ct., stated that this is a neighborhood safety issue and asked
that the bumps only be lowered rather than removed. He supported continuing the
experiment under option 4.
66. Tony Banaert . 28451h Broad Street, asked Council to make a fair decision.
67. Phil Gardiner, Patricia Drive, stated that the police department should enforce the speed limit.
68. Vince Marichi stated that the bumps inhibit public safety vehicles and spoke in opposition to
them. He encouraged installation of two stop signs and removing the devices.
69. Brook Rasmussen, 57 Verde, spoke in opposition to the devices.
70. Lee Anna O'Daniel. 570 AI -Hil, spoke in favor of eliminating parking and speed bumps on
Chorro and adding bike lanes stop signs.
71. Daohane Boatright. 48 Benton Way, supported option #4.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Romero/Williams to 1) initiate amendment to the Circulation Element
to reclassify Chorro Street from a Residential Collector to a Neighborhood Arterial street (a new
classification) with a maximum speed standard of 25 mph and a traffic volume standard of 10,000
vehicles per day; motion failed (2 -0, Roalman, Smith, Settle opposed).
Moved by Roalman /Smith to retain the Residential Collector designation with a maximum speed
standard of 25 mph and a traffic volume standard of 7,500 vehicles per day; motion carried (3 -2,
Romero, Williams opposed).
Moved by Roalman /Smith to direct modification of the traffic calming facilities in the Chorro area
as outlined in Option 4 with speed humps shaved to 2" the agenda report; motion fails (2 -0,
Romero, Williams, Settle opposed).
Moved by RomeroWilliams to adopt option 8, but after further discussion, Council Member
Williams withdrew her second.
Moved by Romero/Williams to adopt option B with elimination of humps on Murray, and
elimination of speed tables and adding stop sign at Murray and Broad. After discussion, the
motion was withdrawn.
Moved by Romero/Williams to adopt option B including the elimination of bumps on Murray,
elimination of speed tables and reducing the height of the speed bumps on Broad to 211, motion
carried (4-1, Smith opposed).
Moved by Williams/Smith to direct staff to prepare recommendations for City Council adoption of
Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Guidelines; motion tamed (5 -0).
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Moved by RoalmanWilliams to review status of the traffic situation in the Chono neighborhood
in one year and make necessary modifications if objectives are not being met; motion carried (5-
0).
Comm 1. Mayor Settle reported on the afternoon's meeting of the County Board of
Supervisors, stating that the Supervisors had not been supportive of the City's
efforts to restrict land use designations in areas surrounding the City.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting at 1:20 p.m. to Tuesday, January 7, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room,
995 Palm Street.
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CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7,1997 - 6:30 P.M.
PLANNING CONFERENCE ROOM, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor Bill
Roalman, and Mayor Allen Settle
City Staff
Present: Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Ken
Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Ann Slate, Personnel
Director, Wendy George, Asst. to CAO
City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issues:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
(1) San Luis Obispo Employees Association
Agency Negotiators: Ann Slate & Ken Hampian
(2) San Luis Obispo Confidential Employees
Agency Negotiators: Ann Slate & Wendy George
(3) San Luis Obispo Fire Battalion Chiefs' Assoc.
Agency Negotiators: Ken Hampian & Wendy George
(4) San Luis Obispo Management Employees
Agency Negotiators: John Dunn
The City Council directed staff to draft agreements for final action in open session at the January
21, 1997 meeting.
7:00 P.M. Mayor Settle declared a recess to convene in open session in the Library Community
Room, where a public report of the action taken in closed session was to be given.
Bonnie L Gawf, City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7,1997- 7:00 P.M.
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 995 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor Bill
Roalman, and Mayor Allen Settle
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Bonnie
Gawf, City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Arnold
Jonas, Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Ann
Slate, Director of Personnel; John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey;
Public Works Director; Neil Havlik, Natural Resources Manager; Wendy
George, Management Analyst.
City Attorney Jorgensen reported that the City Council directed staff to draft agreements for final
action in open session at the January 21, 1997 meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
PC1. Brett Cross, 1217 Mariners Cove, spoke regarding the downtown stating the number of
newsrecks is cluttering the sidewalks, and that graffiti should be cleaned from the downtown
area.
CONSENT AGENDA
Corrections to the December 3,1996 minutes and Rem C-7 were noted by Council Members.
C1. COUNCIL MINUTES
Council considered the minutes of:
Sunday, December 1, 1996 0 12:30 p.m.;
Tuesday, December 3,1996 @ 6:30 p.m.; and
Tuesday, December 3,1996 0 7:00 p.m.
Moved by SmitWilliams to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carried
(5-0)•
C2. HIGUERA STREET BRIDGE CONSULTANT (File No. 93-67B)
Council considered the Higuera Street Bridge Environmental Study and Design Services Request
for Proposals, Specification No. 93 -67B; project budget is $500,000 ($100,000 City funded,
$400,000 Federal grant funded).
Moved by Smith/Williams to approve Request for Proposals for "Environmental Design Services -
Higuera Street Bridge Rehabilitation," authorize staff to distribute proposals, and CAO to award
the contract if the negotiated cost for consultant services is within the project budget; motion
carried (5-0).
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C3. FINAL ACCEPTANCE - TRACT 1750 (File No. 410)
Council considered accepting the public improvements for Tract 1750 (Units 1 & 2), including Islay
Hill Park (Edna -Islay Specific Plan Area).
Moved by Smith/Williams to adopt Resolution No. 8612 accepting public improvements; motion
carried (5-0).
C4. MUNICIPAL BUILDING PAINTING (File No. 96-31)
Council considered project specifications for "Municipal Building Painting: Corporation Yard and
Police Department, "Specification No. 96-33, estimated to cost $100,000.
Moved by Smith/Williams to approve project specifications, authorize staff to advertise for bids,
and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer's
estimate; motion carried (5-0).
C5.
(File No. 96 -72)
Council considered plans and specifications for "Sewermain Improvement & Street
Reconstruction Project: Case - Foothill to Montalban, Murray - Casa to Stenner Creek,"
Specification No. 97 -72, Engineer's estimate - $752,000.
Moved by Smith/Williams to approve plans and specifications, authorize staff to advertise for bids
and authorize CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer's
estimate; motion carried (5-0).
C6. CENTERPOINT THEATRE FUNDING (File No.1051)
Council considered a Promotional Coordinating Committee recommendation to give a grant - in-aid
to Centerpoint Theatre Group to fund the production of promotional materials.
Moved by Smith/Williams to approve the Promotional Coordinating Committee's recommendation;
motion carried (5-0).
C7. ELECTION CANVASS (File No. 323)
Council considered the canvass results of the General Municipal Election held Tuesday,
November 5, 1996.
Moved by Smith/Williams to adopt Resolution No. 8613 declaring results of the General Municipal
Election and order filed; motion carried (5 -0).
APPOINTMENT
Al. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS (File No. 123)
Council considered Council Liaison Subcommittee assignments for 1997.
Move by Roalman/Smith to approve appointments; motion carried (5-0).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
There were no Liaison Reports.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. REZONING - 40 PRADO ROAD (File No. 463)
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Council held a public hearing to consider a request to amend the zoning map for O -PD (Office,
with the Planned Development overlay) to C-R -S (Retail- Commercial, with the Special
Consideration overlay), and possible re- consideration of an amendment to the Land Use Element
(LUE) map designation from General Retail to Office, for property located at the northeastern
comer of Prado Road and Elks Lane at Highway 101 (40 Prado Road); Zelman Company, applicant
(Continued from 12/3/96).
Mayor Settle stated that the applicant has requested a continuance. There was consensus among
a majority of Council Members that they wished to hear the issue tonight, as scheduled.
Community Development Director Jonas presented a staff report stating that the public hearing is
being held to address the General Plan Amendment, which would be necessary to reverse the
earlier decision of the Council.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Ben Reilinq , Zelman Development, 707 Wilshire Blvd., LA, asked for a continuance, stating that if
Council would grant a 90 day extension, he could meet with other property owners to resolve
concerns about isolation of the proposed development and the over crossing.
Keith Gurney, RRM Design Group, asked Council to grant a continuance of 90 days. He addressed
environmental concerns regarding traffic, air quality, and stated that this action could affect future
development of other commercial properties in the area.
Eugene Jud. SLO, stated that the number of trips per day generated by a retail establishment
would be greater than that of an office building. He spoke in opposition to the rezoning.
Michael Sullivan. 1127 Seaward St, stated that he supports a 90 day extension, but is in
opposition to the proposed development
Donald Smith. SLO, spoke in opposition to the rezoning.
Andrew Merriam. SLO, spoke In support of the rezoning stating that a retail use is more
appropriate to the property than an office, and that economically SLO needs to look toward the
future and protect the City's economic base.
Steve Nukes. 1250 Peach Street, spoke in support of the rezoning, stating that it is important to
generate revenue now and in the long term and the proposed project would enhance the
downtown.
Jerry Dagna, SLO, spoke in support of the rezoning.
Eric Bradford. 60 Casa Street #22, spoke in opposition to the rezoning stating that it would hurt
the downtown.
Craig Anderson, 1052 Liz Street, asked what the cost would be to the City for the development and
spoke in opposition.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
Moved by Roalman/ Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8614 denying the rezoning request and
reversing the General Plan amendment; motion carried (3-2, Romero, Williams opposed).
(Ordinance 1316 was not given final passage.)
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2. APPEAL - FROOM RANCH (File No. 407)
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Council was to have held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Dennis Schmidt of the
Director" determination to require an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed annexation of
42 acres with a pre - zoning of Retail - Commercial and 360,000 square feet of "big box" retail
development t 12395 Los Osos Valley Road (Between Madonna Road and Highway 101); Alex
Madonna, applicant. (Continued from 12096.)
Moved by Williams/Romero to continue this item to February 4,1997; motion carried (5-0).
3. EL CAPITAN ANNEXATION HEARING (File No. 441)
Council held a public hearing to receive all oral and written protest against the El Capitan
annexation, which includes El Capitan Way and the adjacent property on the northerly side of El
Capitan, adjacent to the existing city limits.
Community Development Director Jonas presented the staff report, stating that staff recommends
annexation.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Andrew Merriam, applicant, spoke in support of the annexation and offered to answer questions.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8615 approving the boundary
change and annexation without election; motion carried, (4-1, Roalman opposed).
4. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP APPROVAL (File No. 410)
Council held a public hearing to consider the subdivision of two lots into 16 lots; one commercial,
14 residential, and one open -space parcel on the northerly side of El Capitan, south of the State
Farm regional offices; Kelly Gearhart, applicant. (TR 138-96 /County File # TR 2248).
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Andrew Merriam, applicant, spoke in support of the project.
Council discussed the feasibility of a homeowners' association assuming the responsibility for
the open space (Lot 15) being dedicated to the City.
At the request of Council, John Faulkenstein addressed the issue stating that the larger,
neighboring association did not receive enough votes to annex the thirteen lots, and the new
subdivision is too small for it to be financially feasible to support its own association.
Community Development Director Jonas stated that the Planning Commission dealt at length with
the issue and brought forward the recommendation that the City maintain the open space, which
will become a part of a larger space with a bike path.
Pat Veesart. 1446 Morro St., stated that since there is a pedestrian path crossing the property, the
City should assume the liability.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
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Council Members concurred that language in condition 22 of the resolution include the stipulation
that the applicant will make a good faith effort to have the existing homeowners' association
annex the open space, but that the City will take possession if the effort is not successful. They
also concurred that Condition 24 will include a reference to the fence that is required along the
entire north side of the development as part of the screening.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8616, approving the
tentative map, with conditions, as amended, to become effective on the date the property is
officially annexed to the City; motion carried (4-1, Roalman opposed).
5. APPEAL - HUASNA DRIVE (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Alana Reynolds of a Planning Commission
action approving a yard reduction and an eight -foot wide driveway where 10' is normally required,
with conditions, and request for fee waiver for application; Alana Reynolds, applicant.
Community Development Director Jonas presented the staff report. He explained that staff is
recommending that the appeal be denied.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Alana Reynolds, appellant, read a letter requesting that the fee be waived, contending that she has
already paid the fee for the original application and that only the location of the garage has
changed. She also requested that she not be required to remove the existing driveway.
Diane Hull. SLO, supported the appeal, stating that there will be no loss of parking spaces if the
existing driveway remains, and that Ms. Reynolds has already paid an application fee.
Brett Cross. 1217 Mariners Cove, spoke in opposition to the appeal.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8617 denying the appeal;
motion carried (4-1, Romero opposed).
Moved by Roalman/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8619, granting the fee waiver, based on
finding that there has only been one application during the process; motion carried (4-1, Smith
opposed).
Comm1. MARSH STREET CROSSWALK
Council Member Romero asked that staff be directed to present a report with options regarding
installation of a stoplight in the crosswalk on Marsh Street between the Parable and Juice Bar. At
the request of Council Members, the report will Include documentation of incidents involving
pedestrian safety at this crosswalk.
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6. EDNA -ISLAY ANNEXATION SURVEY (File No. 441)
Council considered the Edna -Islay Secondary Planning Area survey results.
Community Development Director Jonas presented the staff report, stating that the results
indicate that annexation is reasonable and desirable and that staff recommends proceeding. He
said that the benefit would be that annexing the entire area is more cost effective and helps the
City gain control of its boundaries.
Council Members concurred that the City should keep its option open to recover some costs of
the annexation at the time of development.
Mayor Settle opened the floor to public comment.
Andrew Merriam suggested that a mechanism be set up so the entire area could come in at the
same time and that developers would share In the costs at the time of development.
Mayor Settle closed the public comment.
After discussion, moved by Smith/Romero to initiate the annexation of the remaining property in
the secondary planning area of the Edna -Islay Specific Plan area; motion carried (3-2, Roalman,
Settle opposed).
7. FINANCIAL PLANNING PROCESS (File No. 230)
Council considered the goal- setting process and financial plan policies for 1997 -99.
CAO Dunn presented the staff report, and Finance Director Statler presented details of the process
to date and distributed binders with written materials from advisory bodies and community
groups. He asked for Council Members to submit their goals by January 17'", after receiving
additional public input at a January 14th Community Workshop.
8. CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (File No. 1151)
Council considered an AB 2419 exemption from the Congestion Management Agency/ Congestion
Management Program (CMA/CMP).
Public Works Director McCluskev presented the staff report.
After discussion, moved by Smith/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8617 of exemption choosing
to opt out of the CMP; motion carried (5-0).
Mayor Settle adjourned to closed session in the Library Conference Room.
WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property:
Negotiating Parties:
1781 Quail Drive
San Luis Obispo
City of San Luis Obispo: Mike McCluskey
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Property Owner Representative:
Negotiation: Whether to Acquire
Mayor Settle reconvened in open session to report on action taken.
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City Attorney Jeff Jorgensen reported that Council had directed staff to proceed with negotiations.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting at 11:35 p.m. to Tuesday, January 14, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. at The Forum, 751 Marsh Street, San
Luis Obispo.
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