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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/02/1997, C-1 - MINUTES MINUTES MEETING AGENDA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNDATE /.2- — ITEM # C CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1997-7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER,990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Dodis 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; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief, Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Mike McCluskey; Public Works Director; Neil Haviik, Natural Resources Manager; Keith Opalewski; Harry Watson, Transportation Manager, Terry Sanville, Transportation Planner,AI Cablay,Public Works Manager. Mayor Settle announced that Representative Walter Capps passed away today and he asked for a moment of silence. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD PCI. Torre Houlaate-West asked Council to read Lois Capps'address into the record: 1724 Santa Barbara SL, Santa Barbara, Ca. 93101. She requested a postponement of tonight's meeting because of Walter Capps'death. After discussion, Council Members agreed that the meeting should be held as scheduled. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Roalman/Smith to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer;motion carried (5-0). C1. MAIN STREET AWARD (File No.474) Council considered supporting the Business Improvement Association's application for a National Main Street Award for the Downtown Centre. Moved by Roalman/Smith to adopt Resolution No.8734 supporting application; motion carried (5- 0). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS CLR1. Council Member Williams announced that the EVC will host an economic development workshop. COMMUNICATIONS Comm1. Mayor Settle noted that three of the eleven permits for creek repair are expected from the Army Corps of Engineers this week. C— ' City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday,October 28,1997-7:00 p.m. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. DRAFT PARKING AND DOWNTOWN ACCESS PLAN (File No.554) Council considered the initial Draft Parking and downtown Access Plan. Council Member Smith stated that as the co-owner of a downtown bed and breakfast she has and will continue to step down from consideration of the Marsh Street Garage expansion, but that the broader policy issues being addressed tonight in the Downtown Parking and Access Study will have no material effect on her interest in the Garden Street Inn. She noted that she has made a good faith effort to get a written opinion from the FPPC prior to tonight's meeting, but that the FPPC has not yet issued a response to her request She said that based on a thorough review of the conflict of interest laws,she will participate in tonight's discussion. Council Members supported her decision to participate in tonight's important policy decisions and directed that letters received prior to tonight's meeting that relate exclusively to the Marsh Street Garage be re-issued to the Council for the November 180'meeting. CAO Dunn introduced the item by giving a brief history of the Downtown Plan. Public Works Director McCluskey presented the staff report and noted two areas where staff believes additional flexibility over what is recommended by the consultant is needed: location of a future lot at the southerly end of town and that consideration should be given to purchasing properties when they become available,even before the need for expanded parking. Larry Patterson. Meyer Mohaddess, provided the Council with an update of the plan and the responses to concerns raised at the July 81 meeting. He reviewed the relationship of the proposed plan to the existing Parking Management Plan. Vice Mayor Roalman reminded the audience that the Marsh Street Garage expansion will not be the subject of the testimony taken tonight,and asked that speakers comment only on the Downtown Access study. He then opened the floor to public testimony. Ron Yen, Cal Poly Student,stated that the vibrancy of the downtown depends on pedestrians and recommended that vehicle traffic be routed around the core of the downtown and create pedestrian corridors through the town. Mike Sallaberay. Civil Engineering Student at Cal Poly,supported Mr.Yen's plan and explained details. He said that he favors using more PDR measures rather that adding parking spaces. Peg Pinard, Old Town Neighborhood Association,stated that the effect on neighborhoods were not addressed in the proposed plan,and that it must be addressed in the study. Craig Anderson. 1052 Islay,stated that getting employees out of the downtown spaces will create additional parking for shoppers. He said raising parking fees will help accomplish that. He distributed a list of formal comments regarding the plan's components. Eugene Jud.743 Pacific St,suggested that a process be used where more public participation be used to develop a plan. Ira Winn.SLO,stated that the plan is flawed because the Marsh Street Garage is already planned, and he noted that TDM measures cannot work as long as additional parking is buiiL Pat Veesart. 1446 Morro,said he is displeased that the Marsh Street Garage expansion is not being considered in conjunction with the plan. He said the increased traffic in SLO is destroying downtown neighborhoods,and asked Council to give TDM a chance to work before.adding C_ �� City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday,October 28, 1997-7:00 p.m. parking spaces. Larry Allen.APCD,supported the recommendation for an additional staff person to manage the TDM measures and adoption of policy option 94,which allows for using the parking fund for TDM measures. He asked for a more public process to develop the plan. Steven Devencenzi.SLOCOG, noted that SLOCOG is addressing ways to use van pools and busses to bring people into the downtown without the use of vehicles. He encouraged that city busses be run at 15 minute intervals during peak commute hours. Mike Spangler, BIA Parking Committee Chair,stated that more capacity in parking structures takes cars out of the streets,and is absolutely essential to the viability of the downtown. He asked for a clarification of whether the document is a study or a plan. He asked Council not to use the Parking fund for TDM, but to create a separate enterprise fund. Deborah Holley, BIA Administrator,asked that Council make a decision regarding the study,and that the parking fund be protected. Dave Kastner, Cal Photo,stated that additional parking structures are necessary to keep the downtown viable. Laura Adams.745 Buchan Street,stated that there is already too much traffic in her downtown neighborhood and asked Council not to increase traffic and parking. Robert Griffin. President of the Chamber of Commerce,stated that the issue is to keep the downtown compact and viable,and that parking structures will allow the elimination of surface parking lots and putting the land to better uses. Jim Burcheri,977 Buchan Street,stated that he is concerned that an expansion of the Marsh Street Structure will increase traffic in his neighborhood. Richard Ferris.365 Branch,stated that the report is unbalanced,and that the growth throughout the County affects the need for more parking. He said that it is necessary to build additional parking to keep the downtown viable. Dick Cleaves,SLO,stated that over 50%of the downtown property owners support the parking enterprise fund concept, but that if Council does not support this view,that no further in lieu fees should be collected. Mark Schaffer. Ride On Van Pools,stated that TDM measures can encourage employees to car pool to the downtown. Tom Fulks.SLO Regional Ride Share Program,stated that there was a problem with the process of developing the plan, but that there are a number of things within it that can be implemented. He recommended any PDR position be augmented with a budget to do the job. He supported a residential parking district for downtown neighborhoods. Sam Blakeslee.Treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce,stated that there are many areas of the plan that should be implemented. He said that the Chamber supports cost effective method of bringing employees into the downtown without using their cars, but does not support using the parking enterprise fund to pay for PDR measures. He said the surface lots should be migrated to structures and the Court Street site should be a focus. Debbie Nickles.Chamber of Commerce, noted that a letter has been submitted asking for specific changes to the plan. She summarized the Chamber's position on the plan. Pierre Rademaker.SLO,stated that the Downtown Concept Plan is in fact in compliance with the C-i-3 City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday,October 28,1997-7:00 p.m. General Plan. He said Council should consider the vitality of the downtown as well as the economic viability. Marty Tancreman. Downtown Center,stated that the center only works because there is a parking structure nearby. He said a commitment has already been made to use parking in lieu fees solely for parking. Jim Saroen,SLO,asked,since government is the major employer in the City,if the City or County has done anything to set an example by sponsoring van pools among their employees. Richard Kranzdorf.SLO,said that just because the city has been working on this study for a long time is not a good reason to move forward. John French.3942 Hollyhock,stated that additional parking is necessary now,and that alternative plans should be considered as a business decision. Megan Fidel]. Cal Poly Student,stated that the plan is a compromise and should be adopted. Brett Weaver, Kennedy Club Fitness,stated that more parking is needed downtown. Louis Verduao.SLO,stated that the City should encourage employees to leave their cars at home. Vice Mayor Roalman returned discussion to the Council. Staff clarified that the plan sets forth a process where residents can petition the Council for a residential parking district and that the in lieu fees are committed to parking garages, but are only a portion of the parking fund. After discussion, moved by Roalman/Smith to amend policy 5.1 as follows: "existing Parking Fund revenues will be used exclusively to maintain and expand parking operations and repay bonds that financed the construction of the parking structures. To the extent possible,the City will pursue grant funding to support the ongoing costs of PDR projects and activities. If grant funds are not sufficient to fully support the PDR program then to the extent additional revenues are generated through implementation of this Plan,the added revenues may be used to fund any component of this Plan including PDR; motion carries(3-2,Romero,Williams voting no). There was unanimous Council consensus to change Parking Demand Monitoring locations (page 21) to near Santa Rosa on the NE and near Nipomo on the SW and to include City Hall and Creamery lots. Moved by Romero/Williams to change"will"to"should" under Parking Structure Expansion Component Triggers(page A-2); motion carried(4-1, Romero opposed). There was unanimous concurrence among Council Members to add a new Policy 2.4 on Page 13, "To meet the need for future parking structures and to avoid the use of eminent domain, if at all possible,the City should consider the purchase of property for those structures when they become available,"and amend Action 2.2-2 to read, "The City will evaluate. . .and a site in the southerly portion of the downtown (possibly the Wells Fargo,Palm-Nipomo sites unless a more desirable site can be identified)." There was consensus among Council Members to direct staff to draft language to be included in the plan to exempt structures built to consolidate existing surface parking lots from meeting the trigger mechanisms. There was unanimous Council consensus for amending language on page A-3 to change targets -and add, "10 hour on-street meters." C- A/ City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday,October 28,1997-7:00 p.m. There was unanimous Council agreement to clarify language in the third paragraph on page A-6 to include"Employee"analysis,and on page A-7 to not specify which days to make the counts, but to leave the days used for counts to the discretion of staff,and to be consistent on the days used. Moved by Roalman/Williams to eliminate the dates and order of sites on page A-8 and A-9; motion tamed(5-0). There was consensus among Council Members to clarify previous Council actions regarding bicycle paths and to change references on page B3 to"Bikeways." There was Council consensus to replace specific time frames(i.e.,Winter 1997198)with specific time references(i.e. 101 quarter)on Appendix B. Moved by Romero/Smith to leave dates and sites as examples on page A-0 and A-9, but clarify language to indicate that there will be a review of changes in land uses and re-evaluate the quadrant in which the next structure will be built; motion carries(4-1, Roalman opposed). There was Council consensus to delete bulleted items four and five from existing Summer 1998 actions and move to become bulleted items four and five in existing Winter 1997/98. There was unanimous Council consensus to amend Appendix A under"On Street Parking Utilization"to require actual utilization surveys of curb parking rather than using tracking meter revenues generated by zone. Moved by Williams/Smith to initiate the EIR process with the amended Draft Plan providing the requisite project description; motion carried (3-2, Roaiman, Romero opposed). Moved by Roalman/Wttiams to direct staff to consider guidelines for implementation of the Council approved TRIP program at its January 6, 1998 meeting and to then initiate the City's Trip Reduction Incentive Program(TRIP)for an 18 month trial period, monitor its performance and amend the program as needed; and direct staff to provide a copy of the City's TRIP guidelines to the County and request that it consider similar programs for its downtown work force and enlist the help of Ride-On Transportation,as needed,to facilitate PDR activities with the County; motion carried (5-0). There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting at 11:30 p.m. to Tuesday, November 4, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 12/2197 BG:dr Bonnie L.Gawf,City Clerk CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1997-6:00 P.M. COUNCIL HEARING 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;Wendy George,Asst.to CAO; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; R.Bolanos,Attorney City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR— Pursuant to Government Code sec. 54957.6 San Luis Obispo Firefighters' Association - Agency Negotiators: K. Hampian; Wendy George; Attorney R.Bolanos The City Council gave direction to its negotiators. 7:00 P.M. Mayor Settle declared a recess to convene in open session in the Council Chamber,where a public report of the action taken in closed session was to be given. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 12!2197 Bonnie L.Gawf,City Clerk BLG:dr C.J-� MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1997-7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 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 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 Staffer, Finance Director, Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; John Moss, Utilities Director, Mike McCluskey; Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director, Neil Havlik, Natural Resources Manager, Glenn Matteson, Associate Planner, Wendy George, Assistant to the CAO; Al Cabiay,Public Works Manager; Keith Opalewski,Parking Manager CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT City Attorney Jorgensen said that City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR— Pursuant to Government Code Sec.54957.6 San Luis Obispo Firefighters' Association - Agency Negotiators: K. Hampian; Wendy George; Attorney R.Bolanos City Attorney Jorgensen announced that the City Council gave direction to its negotiators. PRESENTATION Ron Regier,Cal Poly Foundation,gave a presentation on the status of the Performing Arts Center. He noted that information is available on the PAC web site and that a community update and tour of facility will be held in January. He said all partners are participating in providing new equipment for the facility. He reported that items which need to be addressed include parking and telephone ticket sales. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD PC1. Brett Cross expressed concern regarding graffiti in the city,specifically in the downtown. He said that the responsibility for clean up lies with the building owners, and asked for consideration of a building maintenance ordinance. CAO Dunn clarified that a committee has been formed to strengthen the current program. PC2. Jim Jacobson spoke on Item C8,giving a brief history of the proposed Parks and Recreation Department administrative office public art project He detailed the components of the sculpture. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Romero/Williams to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer,motion carried(5-0). �w��7 City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday,November 18, 1997-7:00 pm. C1. COUNCIL MINUTES Council considered the minutes of: Tuesday, November 4, 1997 @ 6:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, November 4, 1997 @ 7:00 p.m. Moved by Romero/Williams to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carried(5-0). C2. CONTRACT ENGINEERING WORK (File No.501) Council considered contracting with engineering firms to perform engineering work on selected projects as required to keep CIP program on schedule. Moved by RomeroMilliams to authorize Engineering Division of Public Works to direct engineering firms currently listed to perform survey work to perform work as required; motion carried(5-0). C3. JANITORIAL SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS (File No. 97-07) Council considered an amendment to add $26,240 of service in 1997-98 to the existing contract to furnish janitorial maintenance services under Specification No. 97-37; Pacific Coast Building Maintenance,contractor. Moved by Romero/Williams to approve amendment and appropriate $29,000 from the unappropriated balance of the general fund to cover the $26,240 contract amendment plus $2,700 of other miscellaneous janitorial work to be performed by another contractor not yet selected; motion carried (5-0). C4. TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONVERSION (File No.773) Council considered awarding purchase order in the amount of$40,198.37 to Synchronex for traffic signal LED lamps. Moved by Romero/Williams to award purchase order and provide funds by appropriating $10,800 from a PG&E rebate and $29,400 from the unappropriated balance of the general fund; motion carried (5-0). C5. CONTRACT AMENDMENT-SAUNAS RESERVOIR EXPANSION (File No. 1104) Council considered an amendment #6 to the contract with Woodward-Clyde Consultants for the Salinas Reservoir Expansion Project increasing the maximum compensation by$39,950. Moved by Romero/Williams to approve amendment and appropriate$8,000 from the CIP budget for legal services to be provided by Hatch and Parent; motion carried (5-0). C6. WATER AGENCY MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT (File No.517) Council considered executing the Water Agency Response Network(WARN)1996 Omnibus Mutual Aid agreement,an emergency response mutual aid agreement for public and private water utilities. Moved by Romero/Williams to authorize the Utilities Director to execute the agreement; motion carried(5-0). C���8 City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, November 18, 1997-7:00 p.m. C7. SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY (File No. 165) Council considered declaring police patrol units and various public works vehicles as surplus and approving their sale or disposal. Moved by Romerolwlliams to adopt Resolution No. 8739 declaring equipment as surplus property; motion carried (5-0). C8. PUBLIC ART PROJECT-RECREATION OFFICES (File No.478) Council considered approving selected Public Art Project, "Flames of Knowledge," and authorize Its installation at the Parks and Recreation Department Administrative Office. Moved by RomeroNVIlliams to approve project and authorize installation; motion carried(5-0). C9. APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR OPEN SPACE (File No.487) Council considered an application for grant funds from the State Coast Conservancy in support of the acquisition of a portion of Bishop Peak. Moved by RomeroMilliams to adopt Resolution No. 8740 authorizing staff to complete and submit an application for grant monies in the amount of$350,000; motion carried(5-0). C70. DECEMBER CITY COUNCIL MEETING (File No. 152) Council considered canceling the regular City Council meeting of Tuesday,December 16, 1997. Moved by RomeroNVilliams to direct staff to cancel the meeting;motion carried(5-0). C71. ZONING MAP CHANGE-3550 BROAD (File No.463) Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance changing the zoning map from Service Commercial, with a Planned Development (C-S-PD) to Service Commercial (C-S), for an 11-acre site at the southeast comer of Capitolio and Broad Street; Vons Markets, applicant (Continued from 1114197.) Moved by Romerolwlliams to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1329; motion carried (5-0). C12. MANAGEMENT OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY (File No. 165) Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the Municipal Code providing for the disposition of unclaimed bicycles and toys, and bringing Section 3.32.020, regarding the time period within which unclaimed property may be sold at public auction, into compliance with State law.(Continued from 1114197.) Moved by Romero/Williams to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1330; motion carried(5-0). C13. MILLS ACT CONTRACTS (File No.451) Council considered approving Mills Act contracts for historic properties located at 670 Islay Street and 547 Marsh Street C-/-? City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday,November 18,1997-7:00 p.m. Moved by RomerolWilliams to adopt Resolution Nos. 8741 (670 Islay) & 8742 (547 Marsh) approving historic property preservation agreement with the owners of the property at 670 Islay Street, and adopt resolution approving historic property preservation agreement with the owners of the property at 547 Marsh Street; motion carried(5-0). PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. MARSH STREET GARAGE EXPANSION EIR (File No.554) Council Member Smith declined to participate in the discussion of this item due to a potential conflict of interest. Council held a public hearing to consider the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Marsh Street Garage Expansion project. Public Works Director McCluskey presented the staff report reviewing the mitigation measures and the mitigation monitoring and reporting program. He presented additional recommendations regarding the Old Town Neighborhood Association, based on suggestions made by the Mayor. He presented statistics regarding the historical traffic counts on Marsh Street and illustrated that the expansion will be located at the edge of the commercial core as required by the General Plan. Steve Speed of Rincon Engineering reviewed the City Council Input Report, published since the last meeting, and impact mitigation measure timing. He noted the addition to the plan of an analysis of a potential structure location at the corner of Nipomo and Pacific Streets. Scott Schell. Associated Transportation Engineers, reviewed the traffic impact methodology, explaining that it is a land use modeling approach,which has been the consistent method used for most EIRs completed for this City, as well as the industry standard. He clarified how the traffic patterns were forecast. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. John Linn, Downtown business owner, stated that he supports any and all means to relieve the downtown parking crunch. He spoke in support of the expansion of the Marsh Street garage. Bill Storm. SLO,asked Council to support the expansion of the Marsh Street parking structure. He stated that he is speaking on his own behalf,as well as the AARP. Patrick Willson, Patrick's Hot-dogs, spoke in support the expansion of the parking structure. He said there is a shortage of parking spaces downtown. Steven Peterson, Cal Poly Student, stated that the garage expansion Is bad planning and asked Council not to certify the EIR. Mary Beth Schroeder, SLO, agreed with the preceding speaker and stated that she does not want additional parking in the center of town. Michael Sallabbenv, Cal Poly civil engineering student, proposed that three park & ride lots be built outside the downtown core,and he did not support the EIR certification. Deborah Holley,asked Council to certify the EIR and noted,that the expansion will help the BIA to work with the neighborhoods to help alleviate the parking situation there. She read and submitted a letter from Jeannette Clements in support of the expansion. Mike Spangler. BIA Parking Committee, complimented the consultant and asked Council to certify City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday,November 18, 1997-7:00 p.m. the EIR. Tunny Ortali,spoke in support of the certification of the EIR. Sam Blakeslee. Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the expansion of the Marsh Street structure and asked Council to certify the EIR. Pierre Rademaker. President of BIA, spoke in support of the expansion of the parking structure and noted that the residences are vital to the success of the downtown and that the expansion will Improve the neighborhoods. Akiva Werbalowskly spoke about concerns regarding the effect of the expansion on air quality, and stated that there are alternative means to bring more people downtown rather than making more parking spaces for more cars. He said the EIR Is flawed. Gary Fowler. Mill Street, spoke in opposition to the expansion of the Marsh Street Garage, stating that it will have negative effects on the post office. He suggested the expansion of the Downtown trolley runs. Cheryl Burcheri, SLO,stated that the City has not supported the Old Town neighborhood and the study should include measures to preserve its character. Dave Kastnerdowntown business owner,supported certification of the EIR. Jim Fryestated that an expanded parking structure will level the playing field for downtown businesses with malls and big box stores. Dan Smith, Garden Street Inn,spoke in support of the expansion, stating that additional parking is needed. Jerry Dagnaspoke in support of the expansion of the Marsh Street structure, stating that there is a need for the additional parking. Pat Veesart. SLO, stated that the EIR is inadequate and that the Siena Club has submitted comments and does not believe that those comments have been adequately addressed. He stated that the process has been.flawed. Brian Christianson, 818 Pismo Street, stated that the EIR Is not sufficient and noted that the impact on the Post Office must be addressed at this time. Sterling McBride. 1633 Santa Rosa,urged the Council not to certify the EIR. Eugene Judd. 743 Pack, spoke about concerns regarding pedestrians crossing Marsh Street after an expansion is built. He asked Council not to certify the EIR. Craig Anderson. SLO, stated that the process is flawed. He opposed certification of the EIR. He proposed that N the Marsh Street garage expansion is built, then an equal number of surface spaces should be eliminated. Ira Winn, SLO, stated that the Marsh Street expansion is not the best place for additional parking. He asked Council not to certify the EIR. Torre Holgate-West, Mill Street, spoke in opposition to the Marsh Street garage expansion. She asked Council not to certify the EIR. Allen Green spoke in opposition to the expansion of the garage. C4.0 - .0 „ City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday,November 18,1997-7:00 p.m. Pea Pinard,SLO,stated that a major flaw of the EIR is the description of where traffic will go upon exiting the garage. She asked that Council to ensure that traffic management measures protect the neighborhood. John French, supported the preceding speaker. He said that there is clearly a shortage of parking downtown,and that must be addressed. Diane Hull.SLO, stated that the downtown parking program is self-supporting. She asked Council to certify the EIR. Steven Potretz, Parable Book Store owner, encouraged the Council to make a decision and certify the EIR. Richard Kranzdorf, stated that the Marsh Street location is not the proper place for additional parking. Brett Weaver.BIA Board of Directors,spoke in support of the EIR certification. Rob Rossispoke in support of the expansion of the Marsh Street structure,stating that it will add to the compact urban form of the downtown. He asked Council to certify the EIR. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. Staff clarified that no impacts to postal service operation have been Identified and that the post office has been in discussions with the city for some time. The Marsh Street cross walk, lighting within the structure and the process for final design considerations were discussed. Council accepted the recommendations to change mitigation measures as outlined on page 1-18 of the staff report as follows: -Install 4-way traffic signal at the intersection of Broad and Pacific Streets when warranted. -Remove "reclassify the segment of Pacific between Osos and Broad Street to Commercial' -Change "monitor level service at mid-block crosswalk on 800 Marsh Street . . ."to "Install signal at the mid-block crosswalk on 800 Marsh Street prior to the occupancy of expanded structure" Vice Mayor Roalman stated, for the record, that he believes the City is moving in the wrong direction by certifying the EIR. After discussion, moved by Romero/Williams to 1) adopt Resolution No. 8743 certifying the modified Final EIR including the recommended mitigation measures, as amended, and the preliminary Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); 2) direct staff to develop methods to direct traffic away from the neighborhood in consultation with the neighborhood; and 3) direct staff to work with the Old Town Neighborhood to form a neighborhood parking district per their wishes following the existing City adopted process; motion carried (3-1-1, Roalman voting no and Smith not participating). Mayor Settle recessed the meeting at 10:30 p.m.,then reconvened at 10:45 p.m. Council Member Smith rejoined the Council at the dais. Mayor Settle announced that PG&E has sold the Morro Bay power plant to Duke Power Company. 2. APPEAL-1 HIGUERA STREET (File No.407) C-/� 12o City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday,November 18,1997-7:00 p.m. Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal of a condition of the Community Development Director's approval of a request to build a new gazebo and add site lighting to an existing automobile sales lot located at 1 Higuera Street; Mike McCarthy,applicant. Community Development Director Jonas presented the staff report, stating that the improvements are required by the Municipal Code,as well as the 1911 Act Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Mike McCarthy, business owner and tenant, stated that it is not financially feasible for the business to make the improvements at this time. Mike Spangler, appellanUproperty owner, stated that he would like a sidewalk at the location, but that the expense for the improvements should not be all his. He submitted documents regarding court cases which establish the requirement for a nexus, and offered to dedicate the property to the.City if the City agrees to install the Improvements. Brett Cross, stated that the issue is safety. He noted that over the years the property has gradually developed from a burned down building to a used car lot without installing any street improvements. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. Council discussed the possibility of accepting the offer of a dedication of the land with the agreement that the City will install the improvements or a cost sharing arrangement Council agreed that more information was needed with regard to the value of the property and the costs of the improvements before a decision could be reached. After discussion, moved by Williams/Smith to continue the item to January 6, 1997; motion carried 3. APPEAL-SIGN HEIGHT EXCEPTION (File No.407) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Rajni Desai (Travelodge) of an Architectural Review Commission (ARC) action approving an eight-inch height exception for an existing sign at the Coachman Motel located at 1001 Olive Street, adjacent to the Freeway; Coachman Inn,applicant Community Development Director Jonas presented the staff report, recommending that Council deny the appeal. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Raini Desai, appellant, stated that the sign was illegally installed and asked Council to grant the appeal. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. After discussion, moved by Williams[Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8744 denying the appeal and upholding the ARC action; motion carried (5-0). BUSINESS ITEMS 4. AIRPORT AREA PREZONING STRATEGY (File No.441) Council considered a conceptual interim zoning strategy for the Airport Area. �o �� City Council Meeting Page 8 Tuesday,November 18,1997-7:00 p.m. Community Development Director Jonas presented the staff report, explaining the guidelines for zoning applications within the Airport Area. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment. Jeno Dasrna. SLO, stated that landowners were not property notified, and that he believes the proposed guidelines steal the property rights of the owners and will keep the County from developing the property before annexation. Assistant CAO Hampian stated that a letter was mailed on November 7"hto property owners listed on the County Assessor's roles. Diane Hull,speaking as a representative of the Edna Area property owners,stated that she knows of three property owners who were not notified. She stated that properties being annexed in the interim should be addressed on a case by case basis. She said the action is premature and asked Council to continue the item. William Forest property owner in the Airport Area,stated that he agrees with the preceding speaker. John French spoke representing Rob Olsen, airport area property owner, stating that the plan is a positive step forward and noted that It Is just a guideline,not a zoning. Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council. Mayor Settle stated that he prefers to continue the item to a future date until notification can be made to all property owners. After discussion,by unanimous consensus,Council agreed to table the issue. 5. FROOM RANCH DEVELOPMENT (File No.441) Council considered and reviewed an application filed with the County of San Luis Obispo to change their General Plan to allow commercial development of the Froom Ranch property without annexation to the City. Community Development Director Jonas presented the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment Jerry Daana.SLO,said that this item is a personal agenda for the City,that the Board of Supervisors are aware of the City's position,so the letter is not necessary and should not be sent Diane Hull. SLO, asked what the Council is hoping to accomplish with the letter, and to draft the letter in such a way that it will accomplish Its purpose. Mayor Settle returned discussion to the dais. After discussion, Council Members agreed by unanimous consensus to send a strictly generic letter regarding land use policies outside the City Limits, but within the Urban Reserve Line,to the Board of Supervisors,and directed staff to follow up with County staff with a separate chronology of events specific to the Froom Ranch. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Due to the lateness of the hour,there were no reports. City Council Meeting Page 9 Tuesday,November 18,1997-7:00 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS Due to the lateness of the hour,there were no communications. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting at 12:30 a.m. to Tuesday, December 2, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 1212197 BG:dr Bonnie L.Gawf,City Clerk C