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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,JANUARY 12, 1999-7:00 P.M.
THE FORUM,751 MARSH STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ewan,Jan Howell Marx,Ken Schwartz,Vice
Mayor Dave Romero,and Mayor Allen K.Settle
City Staff:
Present: John Dunn,City Administrative Officer,Jeff Jorgensen,City
Attorney; Lee Price, City Clerk; Ken Hamplan,Assistant City
Administrative Officer,Arnold Jonas,Community Development
Director, Bill Statler, 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,Wendy George,Assistant to the City
Administrative Officer, Linda Asprion,Revenue Manager; Carolyn
Dominquez,Accounting Manager, Mary Kopecky,Assistant City
Clerk; Diane Reynolds,City Clerk Secretary
1999-01 FINANCIAL PLAN WORKSHOP: COMMUNITY FORUM
Mayor Settle provided introductions. CAO Dunn summarized the process,provided an
overview of past major City goals and reviewed the criteria for the fiscal outlook.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Karen Avdeloh,Chair of the Mayor's Youth Task Force,Will Jones,SLO HS English
Teacher, Martin Bohn.YMCA Teen Leadership Committee Member,as well as a number of
local youth standing in support,requested that the Council appropriate$30,000 over the
next 2 years to assess and meet the needs of youth.
Fran Dukehart spoke In support of Children's Theater.
Bob Hatter spoke to the need for an emergency drought reserve for water.
Doreen Case urged the Council to Improve public safety and neighborhood protection,
especially during night hours by putting more police officers where they are needed.
Ray Nordguist.Co-Chair of the Student Housing Advisory Committee,urged the Council to
enact new regulations that will provide greater Incentives for Cal Poly to develop more
student housing.
Bill Storm.President of San Luis Obispo Chapter of RSVP,noted that he was speaking for
hundreds of seniors in the City who want to have a new senior center.
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Starr Jenkins asked consideration to providing more street lights.
Pat Veesart-Director of ECOSLO,asked the Council to examine the Circulation Element,
complete the bike path,fund aftemative transportation, protect the greenbelt,develop a
design for Court Street,including the close of Garden Street,consider an Urban Growth
Boundary,appoint a citizens task force,develop a comprehensive Y2K plan,open a natural
history museum,and continue funding an urban creek restoration and tree planting plan.
Ron Regier, Mike Krukow.Rick May. Mark Buchman. Lois Gall and Fred Vemacchia spoke
in support of developing youth sports facilities.
Bruce Collier, member of the Bicycle Advisory Committee, urged continued development
of the bicycle maintenance plan.
Shelly Stanwyck, Debbie Nicholas, Dave Cox,Jeanne Potter and Dave Garth.of the SLO
Chamber of Commerce urged the following: 1)Completion and adoption of the specific
plan for and the annexation of the airport area,2)Generation of revenue and infrastructure,
3)Water reuse and securing additional sources of water,4) Maintaining current parking
and enhancing it by moving forward with the Marsh Street Garage,5) Promoting tourism,
6)Complete more of sports facilities,7)Continue the economic development program.
Loren Nicholson spoke in support of the arts and history by commenting on the
importance of Mission Plaza,the museum and the Performing Arts Center.
Joe DeLucia urged the Council not to be enticed by"sales tax give aways" as it relates to
"big box stores".
Wayne Hansen spoke in support for greater financial support to the Mayor's Youth Task
Force.
Karen Kile.SLO Art Center,spoke in favor of expanding the Art Center and requested
assistance from the City.
Ernie Miller, Habitat for Humanity, urged the Council to develop low income housing.
Charlie Herrera. Residents for Quality Neighborhoods,asked the Council to consider
adding another position to support the Neighborhood Services Office.
Mark Shaffer. Director of Ride-On Transportation,proposed that the City co-sponsor
"HOP"shuttle for seniors.
Ann Ream,President of the SLO County Arts Council,complimented the Council for
reinstating 1%for the arts, requested that the public art program be continued and
expanded,and proposed the formation of a Public Arts Commission.
Jeff Lee. President of the SLO Little Theater, urged funding for arts in the community and
continued support for the Promotional Coordinating Committee.
Deborah Holley. Downtown Association, proposed goals to: 1) maintain parking enterprise
fund,2)develop Court Street,3) provide additional police in the downtown,4)complete the
Marsh Street parking structure,and 5)add more restrooms in the downtown.
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Angie Kinn,National Organization for Women,urged consideration of services for women,
Including affordable housing and after school programs for child care.
Tom Kaystressed the need for more student housing.
Gloria Larsen pointed out that senior citizens need a warm pool for exercising and spoke
In support of a new senior center.
Robert Lewin asserted that a traffic signal is needed to Improve and assure pedestrian
safety at the intersection of Johnson and Pismo Streets.
Mike Spangler urged the Council to complete the Marsh Street parking structure and to
build other parking structures using enterprise funds to accomplish the goal of providing
more parking. He also spoke In support of a viable plan for economic development of the
downtown.
Rick Graves spoke In favor of a warm water pool and suggested a partnership with the
school district to re-open Nuss pool.
Ron Tilley suggested that the Council work to Improve traffic circulation and develop bike
lanes and pedestrian walkways. He also proposed that a youth hockey rink would be a
worthy goal.
Mary Gamlin. President of the Friends of the Library,asked Council to consider additional
support of extended hours at the library.
Student Carrie Loarie,residing at 393 Buchon,stated that landlords charge students too
much and living conditions that students have to endure are,horrible. She urged support
for better student housing.
Edmer Meier.Wallace Henry and others spoke in support of a new Senior Center and warm
pool.
Kate Stulbero,Executive Director of the SLO County Arts Council,spoke in support of
vocal and media arts,and requested a 20% increase in funding for the Promotional
Coordinating Committee(PCC). She also suggested revisions to the PCC guidelines to
allow for more than one grant application and for operating expenses to be covered.
Pierre Rademacher, member of the Physical Downtown Concept Committee,spoke in favor
of moving forward with the plan to unify street furniture,signs,lights and newspaper
racks. He proposed that Fremont Plaza be re-paved,that Morro Street be closed to
vehicular traffic and that the Mission Plaza Extension be completed. In addition he
suggested the City acquire 975 Broad.
Heather Griczen, representing 100 neighbors In Laguna Jr.High area,asked Council to
consider funding new park equipment.
Lisa Wallender.President of the Inter-Faith Coalition for the Homeless,requested that the
Council Increase funding for the Prado Day Center.
Del Ritchie. representing Central Coast Basketball Club,asked for assistance in the way of
courts and gyms for kids of all ages and help with tournaments.
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Stephen Peterson, Member of Save the SLO Life,urged Council to litigate the decision by
the County regarding the Froom Ranch. In addition, he stated that goals should include
good land use decisions, housing balance,alternative methods of transportation,
improved transit services,and completion of the railroad bike path to Cal Poly.
Lauren Laioie spoke In support of maintaining youth sports fields and the Madonna Plaza
revitalization as two major city goals.
Brett Cross urged Council to complete the Laguna Lake Master Plan, particularly dredging
the lake.
Jana Nichols, Director of United Way of SLO County,asked for support of the Community
Health Assessment Project.
Steve Ware suggested traffic calming on Chorro and a change In the density rules to
encourage 3 and 4 bedroom condos.
Karen Adler.representing SLO for Pups,asked support for an off-leash dog park. Ann
Calhoun.County Parks Commissioner, read a letter from Pandora Nash,Chair in support
of the off4eash dog park concept
Pragra Patel,owner of the Days Inn, urged the Council to fund and promote tourism
through hotels/motels by putting more of the Transient Occupancy Tax(TOT)collected
back into tourism.
Steve Barasch,SLO Business Coalition,provided an overview of economic development
requests summarized in a memo to Council submitted 1112199.
Don Pimentel,SLO County Y2K Action Alliance,encouraged the City to join the effort to
educate and prepare the whole county for the new millennium.
Bob Rowntree recommended pedestrian amenities for Improved crosswalk and
intersection safety,as well as beautification.
Lora Hutson urged the Council to consider a domestic partnership ordinance. In addition,
she urged the Council to issue a 120-day notice to vacate to the Boy Scouts of America
because of discriminatory practices.
Larry Bol ef encouraged the Council to consider rejecting the DeVaul housing project and
to continue opposing the"big box" project proposed for the Froom Ranch property.
Judy Rohr asked Council to support additional evening and weekend hours for the library.
--End of public comments—
At 10:15 p.m., Mayor Settle called a recess;the meeting resumed at 10:20 p.m.
The City Council reviewed and summarized the various themes for goals presented for
consideration.There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Settle
adjourned the meeting at 10:32 p.m.to Tuesday,January 19,1999 at 7:00 p.m.in the Council
Chamber,990 Palm Street,San Luis Obispo.
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APPRO D Y C UN
Lee e,C.M.0
City Clerk
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,JANUARY 19, 1999-7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER,990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ewan,Jan Howell Marx, Ken Schwartz,Vice
Mayor Dave Romero, and Mayor Allen K.Settle
City Staff:
Present: John Dunn,City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Lee Price,City Clerk; Ken Hampian,Assistant City
Administrative Officer;Arnold Jonas, Community Development
Director; Bill Statier, 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, Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manager,
Pamela Ricci,Associate Planner and Glen Matteson,Associate
Planner.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City,Attorney Jorgensen announced the closed sessions as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code§54956.8
Property: Filipponi Property,
South Higuera Street
Negotiating Parties: City of San Luis Obispo:
Neil Havlik
Property Owner Representatives:
Herbert Filipponi and JoAnn Den Bow
Negotiation: Whether to Negotiate/Acquire
ACTION. Council authorized further negotiations for acquisition.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code§54956.9
Steve Smith v. City of San Luis Obispo
ACTION. On-going.
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Govemment Code§54956.9(c)
Number of Cases: 1
ACTION: No action taken.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Astrid Galiaoher praised staff for the Railroad District Plan. She asked staff to consider
three areas that she felt needed more work: 1)traffic on Santa Barbara and Los Osos
Street; 2)garbage clean-up; and,3)safety and health concerns in the area.
APPOINTMENTS
Al. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION(File No.305-02)
Council Member Marx reported. At the request of Council Member Schwartz.the Council
took action on the two appointments Individually.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to appoint Alice Loh to an unexpired term to begin
Immediately and end 3131102; motion carried 5:0.
Council Member Schwartz and Vice Mayor Romero recommended that the Council select a
candidate who has lived in San Luis Obispo longer and who has greater life experiences
than applicant Stephen Peterson. Discussion ensued.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to appoint Stephen Peterson to an unexpired term to
begin Immediately and end 3131101; carried 3:2 (Romero,Schwartz).
A2. APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION(File No.306-02)
Council Member Schwartz reported.
ACTION: Moved by SchwartzlRomero to appoint Jennifer Metz to fill an unexpired
tern to begin Immediately,ending on 3131101; motion carried 5:0.
ACTION: Moved by SchwartrlRomero to appoint Zeljka Howard to fill an unexpired
term to begin Immediately,ending on 3131100; motion carried 5:0.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to approve the consent agenda as recommended
by the City Administrative Officer, motion carried 5:0. Comments: Council Member
Ewan noted he was pleased to see the cooperative agreement with the school district
(Item C4). Council Member Ewan also voiced concurrence with the recommendation
to name the trail for Gary Felsman, as he was instrumental in raising $50,000 to
purchase the open space on Bishops Peak (Item C5). Council Member Schwartz
noted that he would refrain on Item Cl due to absence.
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C1. COUNCIL MINUTES
Tuesday,January 5, 1999
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to waive oral reading and approve minutes as
submitted; motion carried 4:0(Schwartz refrained).
C2. ZONING TEXT CLEAN-UP AMENDMENTS 2ND READING: CITY-WIDE.(File No.201-
06)
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to grant final passage to Ordinance No.1346;
motion carried 5:0.
C3. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION BYLAWS REVISION. (File No.302-04)
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to adopt Resolution No.8897 to change the.date
of commissioner appointments for the Human Relations Commission from April 1 to
October 1; motion carried 5:0.
C4. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT. (File No.704-06)
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to 1)approve a cooperative purchasing
relationship between the City of San Luis Obispo and the San Luis Coastal Unified
School District for the provision of food and related supplies for programs of the
Parks and Recreation Department; and 2)authorize the City Administrative Officer
to sign the agreement; motion carried 5:0.
C5. NAME BISHOP PEAK TRAIL THE"FELSMAN LOOP TRAIL". (File No.704-06)
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to name the trail the"Felsman Loop Trail'
motion carried 5:0.
C6. AMENDMENT OF THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE. (File No.707-01)
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to adopt Resolution No.8898 amending the City's
Conflict of Interest Code; motion carried 5:0.
C7. MARGARITA AREA(PORTION)-KING/DEBLAUW PROPERTIES C-OS PRE-ZONING
REQUEST 2ND READING(R 175-98). (File No.208-03)
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1348,as
Introduced January 5,1999,to prezone the annexation area Conservation/Open
Space; motion carried 5:0.
C8. 1997-08 RISK MANAGEMENT REPORT. (File No.405-02)
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to receive and file the risk Management Report
for 1997-98; motion carried 5:0.
C9. CHANGING THE NAME OF THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT. (File No.502-01)
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to approve a change in the name from"Personnel
Department"to"Department of Human Resources"; motion carried 5:0.
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COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP: Vice Mayor Romero
emphasized that the workshop stressed the importance of cities becoming closely
connected to their legislators In every possible way. He also reported that the next
Channel Counties Division League meeting will be hosted by the City of San Luis
Obispo on February 5, 1999 at the Embassy Suites Hotel.
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT: Vice Mayor Romero reported that the Worm
Bin Program has been very successful.
DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION: Council Member Schwartz noted that the Downtown
Association met and discussed concerns regarding the Higuera Street Bridge,the
proposed Marketplace,newspaper racks and the lack of downtown mstrooms. In
addition,the Association reviewed a recent master plan study and Is recommending
that the County offices remain in the downtown.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REVENUE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE: Council
Member Schwartz reported that the major concem of the committee was
telemarketing via the Internet. Another area of concern was an upcoming bill that
would preempt local government control of home businesses.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY POLICY COMMITTEE:
Mayor Settle reported that the committee reviewed proposed legislature regarding
environmental impact report requirements and continues to support local
govemment control. He reported that it is expected that cities who have
demonstrated due diligence In their efforts,but have not yet met,AB 939
requirements for solid waste reduction may be excused from penalties set forth in
the bill.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE(HRC): Council Member Marx stated that
Interviews will soon be conducted and recommendations for appointments are
forthcoming.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION(EOC): Council Member Marx noted that
child care has doubled in the San Luis Obispo area during the last two years. She
reported that EOC CaIWERKS Program is expanding.
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY Y2K ACTION ALLIANCE-Council Member Marx
reported that the Alliance is coordinating efforts to promote preparedness In the
event cities and counties experience an Interruption in services in the year 2000.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. APPEAL OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECISION-CENTRAL
COAST MALL-321 MADONNA ROAD. (File No.201-11)
Community Development Director Jonas Introduced the matter. Pam Ricci provided
background and summarized the major project components. Jim Aiken. Planning
Commission Chair, reviewed the perspective of the Architectural Review Commission
(ARC)In reaching the decision. Council questions followed.
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Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Appellant Brian Christianson.818 Pismo Street,distributed written comments in support of
the appeal. He asserted that the process had not been followed property and that staff has
misled the applicants.
Brett Cross commented that the renovation project is not a minor deviation and noted that
significant changes are proposed. He suggested that staff took exception to the rules and
urged the Council to uphold the zoning regulations.
Jim Lopes summarized his letter(on file with the City Clerk). He proposed that the Council
develop a new vision, let the community take a look at both malls in a facilitated community
workshop and follow the policies in the General Plan.
City Clerk Price read Into the record a letter from John Conner,General Manager Embassy
Suites,encouraging the Council to move forward with the renovations to the mall(letter on
file with the City Clerk).
Andy Trackman,representing the applicants,spoke In opposition to the appeal and
addressed issues related to the design.
Bill Swackhammer,representing the owners of the mall(Mony Life Insurance Company),
read portions of his letter submitted to Council(on file with the City Clerk). He urged
support for the staff recommendation and,further,requested that the appeal be denied.
A letter from Joe Levy. Chairman of Gottschalks,was read into the record urging support
and approval of the plan.
In rebuttal,appellant Brian Christianson implored the Council to act in accordance with the
planned development ordinance of the municipal code.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
Lengthy Council discussion followed. Council Member Marx summarized her concerns and
recommendations expressed in her memo to Council dated 1119199. Community
Development Director Jonas corrected the number of parking spaces and demonstrated an
expeditious time line (4-6 months) if the Council directs the matter to the Planning
Commission. City Attorney Jorgensen advised that the judgment by Community
Development Director was reasonable and defensible, particularly In light of the consistent
Instructions given to staff by Council to expedite and facilitate revitalization of the mall.
Vice Mayor Romero commented in support of the Community Development Director's
Interpretation. Council Member Schwartz disagreed and argued that planned development
ordinance requires a preliminary plan,a final development plan and two public hearings.
Referencing Section 17.62.080(a),Council Member Schwartz emphasized that the changes
proposed require a new application and the submittal of new preliminary plans. He added
that while he supports the renovation of the mail, It must be done in a lawful way.
Mayor Settle commented that he considers the plan a removal and/or replacement of an
existing use and Indicated he would support denying the appeal to allow the project to
proceed.
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Council Member Ewan stated that while he has some concerns regarding the design, he
would not like to see the process delayed by sending the matter to the Planning
Commission. Council Member Marx proposed,and Council Member Schwartz agreed,that
the plans proposed are not minor and that the planned development ordinance should be
revised.
A motion to deny the appeal was made and withdrawn after staff advised the Council that
Input on the design conditions can be provided as part of the appeal process. Individual
Council input ensued,as follows: Vice Mayor Romero shared concerns regarding parking
lay-out, recommending the continued use of angled parking with wheel stops. He also
suggested that compact spaces be changed to mid-sae. In addition,he noted that the
boulevard connecting to the future Dalidio mall appears to create an unsafe condition and
suggested a re-design. Council Member Ewan concurred,adding that sidewalks be
Included on both sides to create a nice streetscape. He also expressed concern regarding
the entrance to Major Tenant D on EI Mercado and suggested a redesign. Council Member
Ewan proposed that the matter be send back for additional review by the ARC.
Council Member Schwartz commented that the design does not create a synergistic system,
does not provide for maximum ability to move from one store to another,could be more
straight forward,compatible and include better use of materials and forms.He also
expressed objection to head-end parking and remarked that EI Mercado should be more
user friendly.
Council Member Marx asked that the conditions Include a requirement that mature trees
replace any trees removed.
Mayor Settle voiced support for sending the matter back to the ARC for refinement based
upon comments by Council.
Andy Trackman, representing the applicant,explained that a move to angled versus head-
end parking will result in a 10%decrease in the parking. This and other constraints may
Impact the viability of the project,he said. At that,he requested an opportunity to provide a
project description so that precise input on the design could be received. By mutual
agreement,the Council agreed to accept a presentation of the project following a 10-minute
break. At approximately 10:00 p.m. Mayor Settle called a recess;at 10:10 p.m.the meeting
resumed.
Victor Montgomery ,applicant, presented slides demonstrating the project constraints and
design features.
Appellant Brian Christianson reiterated his concern that an additional 30,000 square feet of
development Is a significant change. He noted that if that Isn't clear, he's willing to take the
appeal to a different level.
Jim Lopes commented that the project is nothing like the original mall and passed around
an earlier concept plan with bubble diagrams demonstrating different plans for the center.
Brett Cross commented that the findings In the resolution does not include the Community
Development Director's determination. Staff pointed out that the Section 2 of the resolution
does,in fact,include this information.
--End of testimony—
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Council Member Marx suggested a joint meeting with the ARC and the Planning
Commission to review the planned development ordinance.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Romero to adopt Resolution No.8899 denying the appeal
(upholding the ARC action to approve the project, including approval of the
Negative Declaration with Mitigation Measures)and to send the matter back to the
ARC for review for refinement based upon the Council comments; motion carried
3:2(Marx, Schwartz).
Council Member Schwartz commented in support of the recommendation to conduct a
study session with the ARC and Planning Commission because he believes that a serious
misinterpretation has been made.
2. HEARING TO RECEIVE PROTESTS FOR FULLER ROAD AREA ANNEXATION. (File
No.208-03)
Associate Planner Glenn Matteson provided the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. There was no public comment in support or in
protest. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Marx to conduct the required protest hearing and
report the results to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo); motion
carried 5:0.
3. APPEAL OF SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AT 1480 ELLA STREET(CONTINUED FROM
DECEMBER 15.1998). (File No.201-11)
Council Member Ewan stepped down due to potential conflict of interest. Staff noted that the
appellant had submitted a request to continue the matter to a date uncertain. City Attorney
Jorgensen advised the Council to continue for ninety days.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Romero to continue the matter per the appellant's request
for 90 days; motion carried 4:0:1 (Ewan abstained).
4. AMEND HOUSING ELEMENT TO DELETE CITY-INITIATED R-3 ZONING IN THE
EDNA4SLAY AREA. (File No.208-01)
Community Development Director Jonas provided the staff report and recommendation to
approve the amendment.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Marx to adopt Resolution No.8890 to amend the
Housing Element to delete consideration of City-initiated R-3 zoning in the Edna-
Islay Area; motion carried 5:0.
S. JOHNSON AVE.ABANDONMENT(JOHNSON AT BUCHON)-1265 BUCHON. (File
No.812-07)
Council Member Ewan stepped down due to potential conflict of Interest. Public Works
Director McCluskey provided the staff report. Council questions followed.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
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Lou Kiuver,representing the applicant,opposed the expense of making the improvements
required and requested approval for a phased project to allow the addition of a third
bedroom with no or minimal Improvements so they can move forward. She asserted that it
is not fair to the applicant to bear the entire cost of putting in the driveway.
Ursula Bishop,applicant,explained that she disagrees with the requirements to make the
Improvements since her family will not use the access road and ramp. She spoke in favor
of the abandonment and postponement of the improvements until all parties agree to
participate.
Mary Ellen Gibson spoke in support of the abandonment and the applicant's request. She
also distributed a visual handout demonstrating whether the properties are owned or
rented.
Joseph Weber, property owner,said that his tenants are ticketed for parking on the City's
portion and explained that he cannot afford to do the improvements the City should have
done. He added that he has previously requested the City to improve the access road and
has not received any response.
Crocket Johnson, 1265 Buchon Street,spoke in support of the request.
—End of public comments—
Council discussion followed. Vice Mayor Romero commented that critical access is needed
by the City to get to the pump house and so,therefore, if there's improvement,the City
should participate. Mayor Settle and Council Member Marx commented in support of the
abandonment the without improvements.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Romero to adopt Resolution No.8901 abandoning a
portion of Johnson Avenue right-of-way, between Buchon Street and the Union
Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way,subject to reservation of easements and conditions,
without requiring residents to pay for Improvements; motion carried 4:0:1 (Ewan
abstained).
COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Marx asked Council to consider revision to the Planned
Development Ordinance she drafted (see memo to Council dated 1119199). She also
distributed a flyer to the Council regarding Y2K awareness.
There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting at 11:25 p.m.to Wednesday,January 20,1999 when the Council will mee to travel to
a Leadership Conference. The next meeting of the City Council will be Satu y,Ja uary 30,
1999 at 8:30 a.m.in the Library Community Room,995 Palm Street,San LOI&s
thepurpose of conducting a goal setting workshop.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 2116199
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Lee P M.C.
City Clerk
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
SATURDAY,JANUARY 30, 1999-9:00 A.M.
CITY/COUNTY LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ewan,Jan Howell Marx, Ken Schwartz,Vice
Mayor Dave Romero,and Mayor Allen K. Settle
City Staff:
Present: John Dunn,City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen,City
Attorney; Lee Price, City Clerk; Ken Hamplan,Assistant City
Administrative Officer;Arnold Jonas,Community Development
Director, Bill Statler, 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,Wendy George,Assistant to the City
Administrative Officer, Linda Asprion,Revenue Manager;Carolyn
Dominquez,Accounting Manager; Mary Kopecky,Assistant City
Clerk
Mayor Settle called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.and provided the introduction.
Facilitator Don Maruska described the purpose,process and guidelines for the workshop.
CAO Dunn summarized City services,described the CIP process and provided a brief
financial overview. In addition, he reviewed the status of 1997-99 major city goals and
criteria for establishing major city goals.
Finance Director Statler provided a summary of the City's Five-Year Financial Forecast.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ray Belnap urged the Council to save the"Octagon Barn".
Agatha Reardon spoke in favor of a new senior center and submitted a petition in support
signed by 149 seniors.
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Richard Kriet suggested that the Council make parks and recreation one of the highest
priorities for the City and proposed the development of a complex that meets recreational
needs of all ages,including swimming, hiking and sports fields.
Charlie Herrera,Residents for Quality Neighborhoods,encouraged the Council to improve
neighborhoods by adding a code enforcement officer.
Richard Kranstore spoke in support of open space acquisition and urged the Council to
acquire the Morganti Property on Los Osos Valley Road to secure its preservation.
Lora Hutson reiterated her hope that the Council will implement a domestic partnership
ordinance and review the Boy Scout lease issue.
—End of public testimony—
Facilitator Don Maruska followed up on the process and summarized the criteria for
developing effective goal statements. He noted that the Council would work on six
categories,to be defined as public safety,public utilities,transportation, leisure,cultural
and social services,community development and general government. The Council began
the long process of crafting goal statements.
After in-depth review and discussion of proposed goals by category and crafting language
for candidate major city goals,staff developed a composite list of the 29 candidate goals
for review by the Council before the selection process. Don Maruska reviewed the agreed
upon scale of prioritizing goals. After discussion,Council decided to Increase each
members total number of allowable points from 75 to 80. The voting process ensued. C
Clerk Price gathered the individual rating sheets and provided them to members of the
Finance Team for tabulation. Once the count was completed,Council reviewed the results
and discussed the outcome.
Council agreed to defer finalization of the major city goals until 212!9 At 6:37 p.m.the
meeting was adjourned to Tuesday,February 2,1999 at 7:00 p.m.I e ouncil Chamber,
990 Palm Street,San Luis Obispo.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 2116/99
Lee Price,C.M.0
City Clerk
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1999-7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER,990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ewan,Jan Howell Marx, Ken Schwartz,Vice
Mayor Dave Romero,and Mayor Allen K.Settle
City Staff:
Present: John Dunn,City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen,City
Attorney; Lee Price, 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;John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike
McCluskey, Public Works Director; Paul LeSage,Parks and
Recreation Director;Wendy George,Assistant to the CAO
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Jorgensen announced the closed sessions as follows:
6:30 P.M.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code§54956.9
Firefghteis Assoc. v. City of San Luis Obispo
ACTION: Successfully resolved. Memorandum of Agreement scheduled for Council
approval February 16, 1999.
6:45 P.M.CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
Pursuant to Government Code§54956.8
Property: 883 Marsh Street(APN 003-027-014, Lot 6)
Negotiating Parties: City of San Luis Obispo:
Mike McCluskey
Lillian Jewell-Hammer
Property Owner Representatives:
William A. Ranelletti
Negotiation: Whether to Negotiate/Acquire
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ACTION: Council authorized further negotiations.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bill Storm commended Council for their support of a senior community center concept and
expressed appreciation for its inclusion as a major City goal.
John Semon presented a check to the City In the amount of$205.00,representing surplus
campaign funds from the Committee to Elect John Ewan,to be used for open space
acquisition.
Rick Fabrick stated that it was unfair that patrons of the homeless shelter were subjected to
a drug search.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Schwartz pulled Item C1 for discussion.
ACTION: Moved by SchwartzfMarx to approve the consent agenda as recommended
by the City Administrative Officer,with exception of Cl; motion carried 5:0.
C1. PARKING LOT EXTENSION: PALM&NIPOMO.SPECIFICATION NO.99560B. (File
No.601-06) (Item pulled,see last page for action).
C2. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 2202(UNITS 1 &21 AND A
19-LOT COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION AT HIGUERA STREET AND TANK FARM
ROAD. (File No.202-04)
ACTION: Moved by SchwartzfMarx to adopt Resolution No.8902 accepting the
public Improvements for Tract 2202(Units 1 and 2); motion carried 5:0.
C3. SIDEWALK RAMP CONSTRUCTION. (File No.704-06)
ACTION: Moved by SchwartzfMarx to(1)approve specifications for"Sidewalk-Ramp
Construction" Specification 98-68 C; (2)authorize staff to advertise bids; (3)
authorize award by the City Administrative Officer to the lowest responsible bidder
If bid is within the engineer's estimate; motion carried 5:0.
C4. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FULLER ROAD AREA ANNEXATION. (File No.208-
03)
ACTION: Moved by SchwartzfMarx to adopt Resolution No. 8903 approving the
Fuller Road Area Annexation; motion carried 5:0.
C5. JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT. (File No.1301-02)
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Marx to approve Resolution No.8904 releasing funds
to San Luis Obispo County for the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant program;
motion carried 5:0.
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COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: Council Member Marx reported that the subcommittee
Interviewed five possible candidates. A recommendation for appointment will come
forward next week.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Council Member Marx noted that she met with
Economic Development Manager Diane Sheeley and Community Development staff
regarding a building site for a consolidated headquarters for E.O.C. in the City.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. MODIFICATION OF THE MONTEREY HEIGHTS RESIDENTIAL PARKING DISTRICT.
(File No.806-06)
Parking Manager Opalewski provided the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Al Cooper spoke in support of the resolution and encouraged Council approval.
Tom Baumberger also spoke in support.
Mike Spangler(DIA)commented that while he encourages parking districts,he urges the
Council to carefully examine the impact now and in the future on parking enterprise funds.
He encouraged the Council to develop additional parking structures and support alternative
transportation opportunities like those provided by Ride-On.
City Clerk Price read a letter from John and Jan Froom in support of the district.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
Council discussion followed. Vice Mayor Romero expressed concerns regarding the cost of
Implementing the district. Council Member Marx asserted that property owners should not
be charged, but rather those who are parking their vehicle on the street to avoid paying for
parking at Cal Poly.
Mayor Settle indicated he was not in support of charging for permits and reported that Cal
Poly is building a parking structure that should provide some relief. He spoke In favor of
the recommended action.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Romero to(1)adopt Resolution No.8905 establishing a
revised residential parking permit district In the Monterey Heights area(as shown
on Attachment 1 in the staff report)with residential parking between the hours of
2:00 a.m.and 10:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; (2)approve$2,000 from the
unappropriated parking fund balance for sign and pole instillation and purchase of
materials to implement the proposed parking district; (3) rescind Resolution No.
8670(1997 Series); motion carried 5:0.
Resident Connie Jacobson (not familiar with the process to provide public testimony
requested an opportunity to speak). Mayor Settle allowed the testimony. Ms.Jacobson
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commented in opposition to the recommendation to expand and modify the district,and
argued that Cal Poly should be encouraged to provide alternative transportation. She
urged the Council to not penalize the residents and reported that the neighborhood survey
wasn't crafted in such a way to enable her to provide the proper response. The speaker
was encouraged to contact staff and provide written comments to Cal Poly.
COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Schwartz proposed Joint study sessions with the Architectural Review
Commission and the Planning Commission later this spring. The Council expressed
support.
Council Member Schwartz requested staff bring back for consideration at a future meeting
higher construction standards for new streets.
Vice Mayor Romero reminded Council of the Channel Counties Division meeting on
February 5, 1999.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. CITY ACCEPTANCE OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
FOR THE PROPERTY TAX REVENUES AND ANNUAL TAX INCREMENT FOR THE
DEVAUL RANCH ANNEXATION(11855 LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD). (File No.208-03)
Community Development Director Jonas provided the staff report
Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment. There was no testimony.
Mayor Settle returned discussion to the dais.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Marx to adopt Resolution No.8906 accepting the
negotiated exchange of property tax revenues and annual tax increment that is
required as a prerequisite to any jurisdictional change by the Revenue and Tax
Code Section 99; motion carried 5:0.
3. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL GOAL-SETTING FOR 1999-01 (File No.
410-02)
City Administrator Dunn provided introductory comments regarding staffs initial break-
points. Finance Director Statler provided the staff report. Facilitator Don Maruska was
present.
Council comments followed. Council Member Marx noted that there are two goals relating to
circulation element that appear to be only one goal. She suggested the two goals be
combined Into one goal to remain In the middle category(other important objectives).
Discussion ensued. By mutual agreement,circulation element goal was modified to read
"continue implementing the circulation element to relieve congestion and review methods to
slow traffic along neighborhood thoroughfares to Improve pedestrian safety"(keep In middle
category).
Council Member Schwartz emphasized his continued concern that there are few revenue
enhancements in any of the goals.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Rick Pager noted that affordable housing is low on the list and asserted that students at Cal
Poly have all the rental housing. Mayor Settle and Council Member Marx noted that affordable
housing is a priority to the Council and pointed out that several proposed goals Include
housing issues. Finance Director Statler confirmed that housing is reflected in a number of
goals.
—End of public testimony—
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to approve the goals approved,as amended;
motion carried 5:0.
C1. PARKING LOT EXTENSION: PALM&NIPOMO.SPECIFICATION NO.99550B. (File
No.601-06)
Council Member Schwartz noted that he had pulled this item for the purpose of demonstrating
for the Council the Importance of deferring action on the surface parking lot until later this
year when the Council finalizes its goals. Using overhead transparencies of the downtown
concept plan to illustrate parking uses in the past,he voiced support for the Monterey/Broad
Street"dog-leg"closed to vehicular traffic,which would create a pedestrian network through
Mission Plaza. He noted that the downtown concept plan Is a unique one which contains a
time-line accepted by a previous Council and expressed his disappointment in the goal
setting process because the concept plan Is being set aside.
Public Works Director McCluskey provided background of the Parking and Downtown Access
Plan and how staff came to recommend this project. He explained the need for short-term
parking and a demand by a previous Council to include it in the 4-year Capital Improvement
Plan. He noted that staff will be scheduling a workshop late March or early April to review and
study the Plan. He also provided three options as It relates to the current recommendation:
1)fund/build project as proposed,2)delete mission style sidewalk requirement,or 3)build
some mission style sidewalks. Discussion ensued.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mike Spangler spoke in support of the recommendation but cautioned the Council that most
enterprise programs fail because parking does not get built where the needs are.
–End of public testimony—
Council Member Ewan proposed that the lot be developed as recommended,with the
exception of mission style sidewalks. He also suggested that staff take a look at the lot that
will be taken out of service for awhile and look at parking in the downtown.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Romero to(1)approve plans and specifications for
"Parking Lot Extension: Palm&Nipomo,Specification No.955013"; (2)appropriate
$161,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Parking Fund and consolidate the
remaining funding in the various project phase accounts for the construction
phase; (3)authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Administrative
Officer to award the contract If the lowest responsible bid Is within the engineer's
estimate; motion tamed 4:1 (Marx).
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There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Settle ad umed the
meeting at 9:20 p.m.to Tuesday,February 16,1999 at 7:00 p.m.in the Council Cham or,990
Palm Street,San Luis Obispo. —
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 2/16/99
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