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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Ca CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1990 - 7s00 P.M.
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Councilmembers
Present: Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Bill Roalman and
Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: Vice-Mayor Jerry Reiss
City Staff
Present: Ken Hampian, Acting City Administrative Officer; Jeff
Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold
Jonas, Community Development Director; Dave Romero, Public
Works Director; Mike Dolder, Fire Chief; Harry Watson,
Transit Manager; Bill Statler, Director of Finance; Dave
Elliott, Administrative Analyst; Deb Hossli, Administrative
Analyst
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PUBLIC COMMENT
P.C.1. Richard Schmidt, 112 Broad Street, requested to speak to the
"rape" of Islay Hill.
Mayor Dunin stated that this item would be heard later in the evening, and he
could speak at that time.
Mr. Schmidt objected. No action taken.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Raona/Roalman (4-0-1, Councilman Reiss absent) the consent calendar
was unanimously approved as recommended by the City Administrative Officer.
C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES
The following minutes were approved (4-0-1, Counciman Reiss absent) as
amended:
Tuesday, July 3, 1990 at 4:00 p.m. and'
Tuesday, July 3, 1990 at 7s00 p.m.
C-2 CONTRACT-PAY ESTIMATES
Council considered contract pay estimates and change orders.
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Contract pay estimates and change orders approved (4-0-1, Councilman Reiss
absent) and ordered paid as amended.
C-3 FINAL MAP APPROVAL - TRACT. 1846 (File No. 410)
Council considered giving final map approval for Tract No 1846, a 5-unit
industrial airspace condominium conversion at 2930 McMillan Avenue; Troy and
Colleen west, subdividers.
Moved by Rafloa/Roalman (4-0-1) Resolution No. 6846 adopted approving the final
map for Tract 1846 as recommended.
C-4 CURB. GUTTER b SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS (File No. 533)
Council considered requiring that property owner install curb, gutter and
sidewalk on the westerly side of Santa Barbara Street, between Church and
Morro Streets.
Moved by Raflaa/Roalman (4-0-1, Councilman Reiss absent) Resolution No. 6847
adopted preliminarily determining that public interest, convenience and
necessity require the construction of curb, gutter, and sidewalk on portion of
Santa Barbara Street between Church and Morro Streets and set a hearing for
September 18, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. as recommended.
C-5 ZONING AMENDMENT - 1015 NIPOMO STREET (File No. 465)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the zoning
regulations map to designate an area on the southwest corner of Dana and
Nipomo Streets as central commercial, with a historical and special
consideration overlay (C-C-H-S) (GP/R 1455) (continued from 7/17/90).
Moved by Raopa/Roalman (4-0-1, Councilman Reiss absent) Ordinance No. 1175 was
given final passage amending the zoning map for property located on the
southwest corner of Dana and Hipomo Streets as recommended.
C-6 STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN (File No. 517)
Council considered an application for a State Revolving Fund Loan to obtain
low interest monies to fund improvements to the City wastewater facilities.
Moved by Randa/Roalman (4-0-1, Councilman Reiss absent) Resolution No. 6848
adopted authorizing Cho to sign and file on behalf of the City, an application
for a State Revolving Rund Loan, certify compliance with all applicable state
and federal statutory and regulatory requirements, and execute the resultant
loan agreement (A114-90-Cc) and any amendments as recommended.
C-7 CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CP No. J-14H, File No. 89-34)
Council considered awarding a contract for "Creek Improvement Project, old
Garden Creek, Center Street to 250' Southerly", City Plan. No. J-14H -
(File No. 89-34).
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Moved by Ravoa/Roalman (4-0-1, Councilman Reiss absent) contract was awarded
to West Coast Erectors (A115-90-CC) in the amount of $48,820 for Creek
Improvement Project as recommended.
C-8 FEDERAL BUDGET CUT/TRANSIT (File No. 540)
Council considered approving plans and specifications for Unit 3 Wastewater
Treatment Improvements and Phase I Collection System Improvement; components
not eligible for state loan funding estimated to cost $119,000 for Unit 3 -
Improvements and $124,840 for Phase I Collection System Improvments.
Plans and specifications approved (4-0-1, Councilman Reiss absent) and staff
authorized solicitation of bids as recommended.
C-9 WASTEWATER-MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION (517)
Council held a public hearing to consider approving plans and specifications
for Unit 3 Wastewater Treatment Improvements and Phase I Collection System
Improvement; components not eligible for state loan funding estimated to cost
$119,000 for Unit 3 Improvements and $124,840 for Phase I Collection System
Improvements.
Plans and spcifications approved (4-0-1, Councilman Reiss absent) and staff
authorized solicitaion of bids as recommended.
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COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
None received.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. WEED ABATEMENT (File No. 723)
Council held a public hearing to consider the Fire Chief's report confirming
costs to eleven property owners for the removal of weeds and/or debris in
various areas of the City.
Mike Dolder, Fire Chief, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation
that Council adopt a resolution confirming liens upon real property parcels
for weed and/or debris abatement costs in the City of San Luis Obispo, as
recommended.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against the proposed abatement assessment.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Roalman/RauDa (4=1, Councilman Reiss absent) Resolution No. 6849
adopted confirming liens upon real property parcels as recommended. Notion
carried.
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2. SOLID WASTE RATES/RECYCLING IMPROVEMENTS (File No. 142)
Council held a public hearing to consider 1) recycling .improvements, 2)
amendments to the Municipal Code regarding waste billing procedures,
unauthorised dumping and landfill regulation, and 3) amending the existing
franchise with the San Luis Garbage Company to require additional recycling
services.
Dave Elliott, Public Works Administrative Analyst, reviewed the agenda report
with the following recommendations; 1) adopt the recycling improvements
conceptually approved by Council on 6/18/90, 2) introduce to print an
ordinance amending the Municipal Code about solid waste .billing procedures and
unauthorized dumping and landfill regulation, and 3) introduce to print an
ordinance amending the San Luis Garbage Company's franchise to require
additional recycling services. He stated that the Council at its June 18,
1990 meeting conceptually approved; 1) starting volume based residential
service, 2) enhanced residential. curbside recycling, 3) expanded commercial
recycling, 4) doubling promotion of recycling services, 5) requiring quarterly
reports of recycling activities and 6) hiring a contract solid waste
coordinator. He was requesting clarification to some of the issues to multi-
use residential service rates, volume based service and commercial recycling.
He clarified several issues that had come up regarding the new policy and
stated that paper bags would be available for those who are concerned about
using the plastic economy bags. That the economy bags could be placed inside
trash receptacles other than that available from the Garbage Company, that
yard clippings could be put out, and that limited service would be provided
for delivering the plastic bags. They would also be made available for
seniors through the Meals on Wheels Program, and, hopefully, fast food
outlets. The Garbage Company would be providing a twice-a-year major pruning
service, and that additional service could be provided for four dollars.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Ralph Dickerson was concerned about the new policies, felt they were
confusing, and provided little flexibility. He urged Council to look at the
City and County of Santa Cruz, he felt their system was more efficient.
Chris George did not feel that the standard in the premium plan encouraged
people to cut back. He also questioned what was being done to recycle the
cans that people apparently have, and why, then, a future landfill was being
budgeted for now.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After brief discussion, moved by Pinard/Rappa (4-1, Councilman Reiss absent)
to adopt the Recycling improvements which were conceptually approved by the
Council on June 18, 1990. Motion carried.
Moved by Rappa/Roalman (4-1, Councilman Reiss absent) that staff be directed
to work with the San Luis Garbage Company to develop an alternative for either
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Moved by Ra=a/Roalman (4-2, Councilman Reiss absent) that staff be directed
to work with the San Luis Garbage Company to develop an alternative for either
plastic or paper bags and another identification system for volume based
garbage collection program. Motion carried.
Moved by Roalman/RavDa (4-1, Councilman Reiss absent) ordinance No. 1176 was
introduced to print amending the Municipal Code regarding Sold Waste billing
procedures and unauthorised dumping in landfill regulation as recommended.
Kotion carried.
Moved by Ravua/Roalman (4-1, Councilman Reiss absent) Ordinance No. _117.7 was
introduced to print amending the existing franchise with the San Luis Garbage
Company, to require additional recycling services with minor amendments
proposed .by staff. Notion carried.
3. APPEAL - EARTHLING BOOKSTORE (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Rosi Lusardi, of an
Architectural Review Commission decision, to deny a painted mural on the
Earthling Bookstore, located at 698 Higuera Street; Penny and Terry Davies,
owners.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution upholding the
Architectural Review Commission's action to deny the appeal.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Rosi Lusardi spoke in support of her appeal.
Brian also spoke in support of the appeal.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Councilwoman Pinard felt that'the mural would be a welcome addition, that it
was tastefully designed and she could support the appeal.
Councilman Roalman agreed.
Councilwoman Ravva was concerned that the mural was not in keeping with the
Art in Public Places criteria. She felt there was a thin line between public
art and sign advertisments, and that the proposed mural leaned towards the
latter. Therefore, she could not support the proposal.
Mayor Dunin agreed with Councilwoman Rappa's comments.
After brief discussion moved by Pinard/Roalman (2-2-1, Councilmembers Rappa
and Dunin voting no, -Councilman Reiss absent) to uphold the appeal. Notion
failed on a tie vote.
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Moved by RaDva/Roalman (4-1, Councilman Reiss absent) to continue this item
for a full complement of the City Council. Motion carried.
4. APPEAL - ISLAY HILL TENTATIVE MAP (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Keith Gurnee of a
Planning Commission action to deny a tentative parcel map creating two lots
from one, .123.3-acre lot on Islay Hill, located at 4401 Orcutt Road
(MS 89-219); Northwind NV Corp., subdivider.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution to deny the appeal and
uphold the Planning Commission's action to deny the map as recommended.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Keith Gurnee, representing the applicant, submitted some written suggestions
for changes to conditions 11 and P.
Adele Stern, 4444 Orcutt Road, urged denial of the appeal and asked Council
support the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Bob Stern, 4444 Orcutt Road, was concerned that early grading was being
allowed without the necessary permits.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After discussion, moved by Roalman, to deny the appeal. Notion failed for
lack of a second.
Moved by Rappa/Pinard (3-1-1, Councilman Roalman voting no, Councilman Reiss
absent) to adopt Resolution No. 6850 to uphold the appeal and approve the
tentative map for Minor Subdivision 89-219, to create two large lots from one,
with the following amendments: Condition number 1, the last sentence to read:
'The easement shall run with the land and except as required for the
development and operation of an equestrian center, authorized by conditional
use permit, shall "provide the following limitations on use or alterations of
the area." Condition number 7, "The Orcutt Road pavement and frontage
improvements (including any necessary undergrounding and extension of
utilities and services) adjacent to Parcels A and B shall be constructed upon
development of Parcl A. The City Engineer may postpone any portion of the
required improvements deemed unecessary at the time of development of only a
park on Parcel A.
A Use Permit, development or further subdivision of Parcel B. shall require
all, or a. part of the installation of Orcutt Road pavement and frontage
improvements (including any necessary undergrounding and extension of
utilities and services) adjacent to Parcel B. The City Engineer may postpone
any portion of the required improvements deemed unecessary at the time of
development. Orcutt Road improvements may be required prior to any
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development of either Parcels A or B. if deemed necessary, by resolution of
the City Council."
9:00 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess; 9:15- p.=.,, City Council reconvened,
Councilman Reiss absent.
5. APPEAL - 367 HILL STREET (File No. 407)
At the request of the applicant, moved by Raflfla/Pinard (4-11 Councilman Reiss
absent) the public hearing to consider an appeal by Rob Strong of a Planning
Commission action to deny a use permit for a new house on a sensitive site at
367 Hill Street, was continued to date certain, September 4, 1990. Notion
carried.
6. APPEAL - 1314 -PISHO STREET (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Don and Renee Wright of
an Architectural Review Commission action to deny final approval of a proposed
house at 1314 Pismo Street; Don and Renee Wright, applicants.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council, after considering public testimony, ARc
comments, and the staff report, adopt a resolution to uphold or deny the
appeal subject to the appropriate findings and conditions.
Randy Dettmer, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the appeal,
stating that it met all the requirements of an R-1 zone, and this, in fact,
was an R-2 .zone. He provided a model and maps showing that it would not be
out of character with the neighborhood..
Don Wright, applicant, spoke in support of his appeal and read a letter into
the record from Gini Griffin also urging support.
Robert- Lewin, neighbor, spoke in opposition to the appeal, felt that it was
encroaching too much at the creek, and should have a deeper setback. He also
had discrepancy with the square footage.
Eugene Miller, adjoining property owner, felt the house was too massive for
the lot.
Craig Smith, 890 Pacific Street, spoke in support of the project, felt that it
either met or exceeded all City requirements.
Evelyn Talmage, 1309 Pismo Street, provided a model different than the model
the applicant provided. She also felt the project was too large for the
proposed lot and too closeto the creek.
Marls Schmidt, 1332 Pismo Street, felt the house was too big, and urged
denial.
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Chuck Diehl, 1326 Pacific, was opposed.
Randy-Dettmer made some clarifing comments.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After discussion, moved by Ranna/Pinard (3-1-1, Councilman Real-An voting no,
Councilman Reiss absent) Resolution No. 6851 adopted to upholing the appeal
subject to findings and conditions as recommended. Motion carried.
7. TENTATIVE MAP - 1815 SYDNEY STREET (File No. 410)
At the request of the applicant, moved by Rappa/Pinard (4-1, Councilman Reiss
absent) public hearing to consider a tentative map for Minor Subdivision
90-127, creating two lots from one at 1815 Sydney Street, was continued to
date certain, Tuesday, September 4, 1990. ,Motion carried.
8. SAN LUIS COASTAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOINT. COMMITTEE (File No. 1171)
Moved by Dunin/Ravva (4-1, Councilman Reiss absent) to appoint Councilwoman
Rappa and John Dunn, CAO, to represent the City as its reprentatives to a
proposed joint committee to discuss problems of mutual concern between the
City_ of San Luis Obispo, the County of San. Luis Obispo, the City of Morro Bay
and the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. Motion carried.
9. MEMORIAL WALL MARSH STREET PARRINO STRUCTURE (File No. 533)
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Council considered a proposal from the Downtown Business Improvement
Association to create an honorarium in the Marsh Street Parking Structure.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council gave conceptual
approval to the proposal from the Downtown Business Improvement Association to
create an honorarium in the Marsh Street Parking Structure..
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 1 Ren Hamflian reminded Council that the state had extended the State
Water Project Environmental Impact Report review time, so the Council meeting
of Monday, August 13, 1990, was being rescheduled to Monday, August 27, 1990
at 7:00 p.m.
Comm. 2 Councilwoman Pinard distributed two tapes to Councilmembers to
view concerning concepts of towns and planning.
Comm. 3 Councilman Roalman updated the Council regarding the selection of
the Architectural Design Firm of Arthur Erickson for the Performing Arts
Project.
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There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Duma
adjourned the meeting at 10:55 p.m. to Tuesday, August 16, 1990 at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVED BY COUNCILS
PV:nlo Pam Voges, City Clerk
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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1990 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET Draft Minutes
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Councilmembers
Present: vice-Mayor Jerry Reiss, Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny
Rapp&, Bill Roalman and Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: None.
City Staff
Present: Hen Hampian, Acting City Administrative Officer; Jeff
Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold
Jonas, Community Development Director; Glen Matteson,
Associate Planner
PUBLIC COMMENT
P.C.1 Councilman Roalman requested that Mayor Dunin clarify his
statements to the editor of the Telegram-Tribune. He felt that the editorial
was inappropriate, and that the comments attributed to the Mayor, if true,
were unfair to the remainder of the Council, as it was a minority position..
Moved by Pinard/Rappa (3-2, Councilmembers Reiss and Dunin voting no) to add
to tonigbt's agenda that the Mayor comment as to what his priorities are.
Motion carried.
7:15 p.m., moved by Reiss/Dunin (4-1, Councilwoman Pinard voting no) to
declare A recess. Motion carried.
7:25 p.m., City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE.ELEMENT UPDATE (File No. 462)
Council continued its consideration of the General Plan Land Use Element
Update forwarded by the Planning Commission (continued from July 31, 1990) .
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, briefly recapped the Council's e
actions from the last meeting stating that on July 31, 1990, the Draft Land
Use Element Update recommended by the Planning Commission was introduced, and
he highlighted the major changes from the current Land Use Element and
responses to the topics which the Council asked be addressed. Council set
four dates to consider the Update, including this meeting, which was to focus
on the Vision Statement, Goals, Growth Management, and the Plan's capacities
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for various types of development. These topics are covered on pages 3 through
21 of the draft text. His recommendation was that Council provide tentative
endorsement of the draft and identification of desired changes of the subject
topics, which included the Vision Statement, Community Goals, Growth
Management section, and overall direction in capacities.
Councilman Roalman felt the document was going in the right direction. He
supported preservation of prime agricultural land, i.e., the Dalidio Property.
Be felt the air quality mitigation was good, that the City should develop a
bikeway program as part of the City Transit System, not just for recreational
purposes.
Councilwoman Ravoa suggested having a one sentence Vision statement to make it
simple, so that people could remember it. As the Council went through the
document, she wanted them to remember that they are trying to create a
sustainable City. She felt that since strategic planning would be necessary
regarding Growth Management, she would like Council to direct staff to come
back with the County's Growth Management Ordinance for review and see how it
fits into the City's planning process. In looking at.regional planning, she
questioned how the City would maintain control regarding air quality. She
would like to see a little more of a leadership role exercised by the City
regarding jobs and housing. She would like to have a better look at balancing
the two. As the City reaches its total buildout, it can be a. very exciting
time.
Councilwoman Pinard posed the question "What is different about this document
that is different than any other city's?" She encouraged staff and Council to
become creative by using other communities' ideas, and dare to be different.
She emphasized less reliance on the automobile. She also suggested an
agricultural designation be added to the list of land designations currently
in existence.
Councilman Reiss was concerned about what he perceived as a gap between the
City's vision and the City's direction. He said we can't back up, the low .
income and affordable housing issue must be realistically looked at; new homes
were for the affluent only. He didn't feel that the economics were apparent
in the vision.
Mayor Dunin felt that the fiscal well-being of the community had to be a first
priority. He questioned who's future we are planning. Business people are
moving out of the City because they cannot afford to stay. Sixty percent of
City employees live outside of the City. Economic stability should be a
priority throughout the Land Use Element. Be was very supportive of the Green
Belt and the Open Space sections. Mayor Dunin then submitted a revised Vision
Statement (please see File No. 462 for a copy) .
After additional discussion and upon general consensus, the following
amendments were recommended.
1. Community Goals. Under the "Environment" subheading, a goal should be
added to reflect a recognition of the community's natural environmental
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limitations (i.e., that we live in an Arid area) . Also, Item 5 should
include language that would provide for the protection of agricultural land
within the City.
2. Under the "Society and Economy- subheading, staff was directed to revise
Item 7 to reflect that the availability/scope of resources should be
determined/monitored by the community..
3. Item 13, to include "ages" within the statement.
4. An additional item to restore previous Planning Commission language
related to "Peace and quiet" and other qualities which should be protected in
the community.
5. In the "City Form" subheading language, include language to insure the
integration of neighborhood watch concepts (i.e., lines-of-sight-) in the
design of new developments. Council approved the addition of another goal
that reflects that new development minimize the use of non-renewable
resources.
6. Growth Manacement. Directed the deletion of the first sentence in the
"Introduction^. This would require a slight modification of the following two
sentences. \
7. Under Item 1.8 of "City size and expansion", the Council directed the J
deletion of the last sentence.
The Council concluded the evening at the end of Item 1.9.g.
10:00 p.m., there being no further business to come before the City Council,
Mayor Di:nin adjourned the meeting.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
PV:nlo Pam Voges, City Clerk
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Councilmembers of.
Present: Vice Mayor Jerry Reiss, Councilmembers Peg Pinard,
Bill Roalman and Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: Councilwoman Penny Rappa
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney;' Pam Voges, City Clerk;_ Arnold Jonas, Community
Development Director; Dave Romero, Public Works Director;
Ren Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Mike
Dolder, Fire Chief; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Dave
Elliott, Administrative Analysit
PRESENTATION
A. NO SMOKING PRESENTATION
A presentation was made by Vivi Sigler, Board Member of the American Lung
Association, to Vice-Mayor Reiss, thanking the City Council for their recent
action to pass the Non-Smoking Ordinance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Roalman/Pinard (4-0-18 Councilwoman Rappa absent) the consent
calendar was unanimously approved as recommended by the City Administrative
Officer, with the exceptions of C-8, 6-91 C-10 and C-11, as noted.
C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES
The following minutes were approved as amended:
Tuesday, June 19, 1990, at 7:00 p.m.
C-2 ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (File No. 410)
Council considered acceptance of public improvements for Tract 1359, a 23-lot
planned residential subdivision located at 1024 Tank Farm Road; Eastfork,
Ltd./Preach, subdivider.
Resolution No. 6852 (4-0-1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) adopted accepting
public improvements for Tract 1359 as recommended.
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C-3 FREEWAY SIGN LEGISLATION (File No. 424)
Council considered a resolution asking the League of California Cities to
sponsor legislation allowing local business signing along state highways.
Resolution No. 6853 (4=0-1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) adopted asking the
League of California Cities to sponsor legislation allowing City-sponsored
business logo signs along State highways as recommended.
C-4 LEAGUE DELEGATE (File No. 362)
Council considered appointment of voting delegate and alternate to the Annual
League of California Cities Conference.
Mayor Dunin appointed as voting delegate and Vice-Mayor Reiss as alternate to
the League Annual conference as recommended.
C=5 SOLID WASTE RATES AND RECYCLING IMPROVEMENTS (File No. 142)
Council considered solid waste rates and recycling improvements.
Ordinance No. 1178 regarding solid waste billing procedures, authorised
dumping and landfill regulations, and ordinance NO. 117-7 amending San Luis
Garbage Companys franchise to require additional recycling services, were both
given final passage (4-0-1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) as recommended. —
C-6 AREA COUNCIL JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (File No. 1151)
Council considered ratifying the San Luis Obispo Area Coordinating Council
Joint Powers Agreement related to transit services.
Resolution No. 6854 (4-0-1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) adopted ratifying the
Joint Powers Agreement (4116`-90-CC) and its amendments between the City and
member cities and the county, and allowing the Mayor to sign the JPA on behalf
of the City as recommended.
C-7 STREET-ASANDANMENT - HASRINS STREET (File No. 535)
Resolution-No. 6855 (4-0-1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) adopted showing intent
to abandon Haskins Street and public hearing set for Tuesday, September 18,
1990 as recommended.
C-8 FREE TRANSIT DAY (File No. 542)
Council considered designating "Free Transit Day".
Councilman Reiss suggested that if the City was serious about transit, to look
at this for a week as opposed to a day.
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CTuesday, August 21, 1990 - 7:00 p.m.
After brief discussion moved by Reiss/Pinard (4-0-1, Councilwoman Rappa
absent) Resolution No. 6856 adopted designating the peek of October 1, 1990 as
"Free Transit Week".
C-9 STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION CULTURAL_ HERITAGE COMMITTEE
(File No. 457)
Council considered a recommendation by the Cultural Heritage Committee to
adopt the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
Mayor Dunin requested that an additional statement be included in the
resolution to clarify to the public that the criteria not forth is for
information only and that the standards were voluntary.
After brief discussion, moved by Dunin/Roalman (4-0-1, Councilwoman Rappa
absent) Resolution No. 6857 was adopted amending the City's Historical
Preservation Program Guidelines (1987) to incorporate standards for
rehabilitation that have been established the U. S. Secretary of Interior,
with clarification that the guidelines are informational only.
C-10 PUBLIC ART PROJECT (File No. 477)
Council considered approving the public art selection for Palm Street Parking
Structure located at 842. Palm Street. This would include the selection of
copper palm tree sculptures created by Robin Smith and Randy Augsberger for
the Palm Street Parking Structure with authorisation for the CAO to enter into
a contract with the artists, not to exceed $9,000.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Dan Krieger, a member of the Cultural Heritage Committee, felt that the Palm
Street design had very little to do with what Chinatown was all about and
urged Council to either refer this to the Cultural Heritage Committee, or deny
the project.
Howard Louis_ , Ah Louis, was also opposed to the proposed art project regarding
palm trees.
After brief discussion moved by Roalman/Pinard (4-0-1, Councilwoman Rappa
absent) to refer this item to the Cultural Heritage Committee for additional
review. Notion carried.
C-11 TROLLEY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (File No. 542)
Council considered a trolley demonstration project lease extension.
Councilman Reiss requested that the program continue through the Christmas
Season Holidays.
After brief discussion, moved by Pinard/Roalman (4-0-1, Councilwoman Rappa
absent) the Downtown Trolley Demonstration Program was extended for a period
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of two months, from the current expiration date of October 2, 1990, through.
the end of the year. (lotion carried unanimoulsy.
C-12 RODRIGVEZ ADOBE (File No. 410-1750)
Council considered a request for proposals for the Rodrigues Adobe.
Staff directed to issue the Rodrigues Adobe request for proposal. as
recommended.
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COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
C.L.1. Councilman Roalman reported that the Homeless Shelter is scheduled
to open on August 31, 1990.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Moved by Pinard/Roalman (4-0-1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) that Item 4, Item 5
and Item 6 be continued to date certain, September 18, 1990, at the request of
the applicants, with the exception of Item 4, which is being continued for
full.complement of the Council.
1. APPEAL - 756 SANTA ROS A (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by- Steven R. Wathen. of a
Planning Commission action to deny a variance to parking requirements for an
office and apartments located at the east corner of Santa Rosa and Peach
Street (Application V1481); Steven R. Wathen, applicant.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution upholding the Planning
Commission decision and deny the variance for a reduced, parking for an office
and apartments at 756 Santa Rosa Street, from six spaces to .four spaces, or to
allow tandem parking spaces (which encroach in the required setback area) for
non-residential uses.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Steve Wathen, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the appeal.
Mr. Greenfield, applicant, spoke in support of the appeal.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After brief discussion, moved by Reiss/Roalman (4-0-1, Councilwoman Rappa
absent) Resolution No. 6858 adopted, as amended, to uphold the appeal from the
action of the Planning Commission and approve variance application V1481, to
allow one tandem space to accommodate the additional required parking based
upon extenuating circumstances and a long term agreement for that parking
space. )lotion carried.
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2. APPEAL - 1200 MONTEREY STREET (File No. 407)
Council considered an appeal by Brian Starr of an Architectural Review
Commission action to deny plans for a new four-story building at the east
corner of Monterey and Toro Streets; Radakovich, Shaw and Company, applicants.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution to Creny the appeal of the
Action of the Architectural Review Commission to deny application ARC 90-14,
the proposal to construct a four-story office building with covered parking.
The Commission had cited concerns with the project's mass and scale of the
building, and lack of pedestrian crientation, .among other factors.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Brian Starr, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the project and
showed a slide presentation of what the proposal would look like.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Councilwoman Pinard expressed concerns about pedestrian access and
orientation, and would be willing to give additional Monterey Street frontage
to provide for that. She would prefer more retail on the ground level..
C1 Mayor Dunin agreed and would like to add an expansion of retail, if possible.
Councilman .Roalman supported the ARC's recommendation.
Moved by Pinard/Dunin to deny the appeal of ARC application 90-14. After
discussion, motion was withdrawn.
Moved by Reiss/Pinard (3-1-1, Councilman Roalman voring no, Councilwoman Rappa
absent) to continue the appeal to provide additional time for applicant and
staff to review options for providing additional retail space and more
pedestrian orientation to the project. Motion carried.
3. APPEAL - WESTWIND BUSINESS PARR (File No. 407)
Council considered an appeal by John French (PD 1476) of a Planning commission
action to deny a request to allow limited occupancy at westwind Business Park
by government offices; John and Charles French, applicants.
Councilman Reiss stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest.
Arnol�Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution denying the appeal and
upholding the Planning Commission's denial.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
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John French, 3942 Hollyhock, spoke in support of his appeal, felt that the
request was in compliance with the General Plan.
Brian Starr spoke in support of the project. He felt that the entrance issue
and conditions raised by staff seemed to accommodate the entrance use as well.
Be felt the Higuera Street pole should be extended to include this area.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After brief discussion moved by Roalman/Pinard (3-0-2, Councilmembers Reiss
and Rappa absent) Resolution No. 6859 was adopted denying the appeal and
upholding the Planning Commission's denial as recommended.
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4. EARTHLING BOOKSTORE (File No. 407)
Council considered an appeal by Rosi Lusardi of an Architectural Review
Commission decision to deny a painted mural on the Earthling Bookstore located
at 698 Higuera Street; Penny and .Terry Davies, owners (continued from 8/7/90) .
Moved by Pinard/Roalman (4-0-1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) this item be
continued to date certain Tuesday, September 18, 1990. Motion carried.
5. EDNA-ISLAY SPECIFIC PLAN (Pile No. 410)
Council considered approval of:
a) Tract 1750: A subdivision to create 245 single-family lots, 88 .medium-
density airspace condominiums, a neighborhood park and a small
"historical" park, in. six phases; and
b) PD 1449-B: A planned development rezoning to allow exceptions to lot
sizes, yards, and density.
Moved by Pinard/Roalman (4-0-1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) this item continued
to date certain Tuesday, September 18, 1990, at the request of the applicant.
Motion carried.
6. CURB, GUTTER & SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS (File No. 533)
Council considered a request by Martha Reed that her property at 1205 Ella
Street be exempted from curb, gutter and sidewalk installation under the
provision of the 1911 Act (continued from 3/20/90)
Moved by Pinard/Roalman (4-0-1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) to continue this
item at the request of the applicant to date certain Tuesday, September 18,•
1990. Motion carried.
8:50 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess; 9:00 p.m., City Council reconvened,
all Councilmembers present.
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7. BIKEWAY IMPROVEMENTS (File No. 462)
Council considered approval of. Phase I Bike Lane Improvements from the Bicycle
Facility Plan.
Dave Romero, Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that staff be directed. to obtain an environmental determination
and schedule a hearing after Cal Poly starts in the fall (possibly October 2,
1990) to receive comments on proposed projects for Phase I Bike Lane
Improvements. Be .stated that a committee had been formed consisting of the
following: Dave Morro, Air Pollution Control District; James Merkel,
ATTF/Sierra Club; Peter Phillips, Cal Poly; Steven Puccinin, ATTF/Sierra Club;
and Wayne Phillips, SLO Bicycle Club. Be said in making the recommendations
that safety was of primary importance and that most of the routes be developed
as Class I1-B Bikelanes, that is with the bike lane against the curb with no
parking. 1n making the recommendation, the committee realised that removing
curb parking would be controversial and of concern to adjoining residents and
business. However, this recommendation was consistent with "existing policies
and objectives related to bikeway projects" which contain the following
provisions:
a) the City should promote alternatives to cars such as bicycles,
b) streets should not be widened unless absolutely necessary,
/^ c)' the City should promote the safe operation of all modes of
transportation, d) the City should use Caltrans standards to design
bikepaths,
e) paths along existing streets may be created by removing parking, or by
striping a lane on the street side_ of the parking lane, when sufficient
space is available,
f) circulation projects must provide for mitigation of adverse impacts on
residential neighborhoods,
g) the City should develop a network of trails and bikeways to .connect
neighborhoods with major activity centers,
h) bikelanes are shown exclusively on arterial and collector streets,
i) arterial streets should not have parking (long standing City policy)
and,
J) the City cannot guarantee a permanent right to curb side parking by
Ordinance 17.76.020.6. The committee recommended that six arterial
streets be fully developed in the near future as Class IIB Bike Lanes.
Phase I implies the removal of 416 on-street parking spaces with day and night
occupancy varying from sero to 1008, but with an average occupancy of 468.
Phase II implies the removal of 710 on-street parking space with day and night
occupancy, varying from 58 to 958, but with an average occupancy of 488. If
those phases were successfully- implemented, there would be a number of other
routes of lesser priority to be considered as Class IIB Bikelanes.
John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, made brief comments concerning the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company right-of-way, and the proposed bike trail
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obtaining either right-of-wap or purchasing of the property.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
David Morro, a member of the AdBoc Committee, explained that most cities that
have implemented this type of program have college students. He encouraged
that 1) provide an infra-structure, that is a safe place to ride bikes, 2)
education, and 3) provide parking at the main destination locations. He would
like to see downtown parking improvements to protect bikers from theft and
inclement weather. He urged allowing minimum standards for streets with heavy
traffic, giving larger bike lanes for that purpose. He suggested implementing
a hotline for maintenance problems, that safety education programs be
established; have a staff person assigned just for this purpose; initiate a
citizen's committee to continually review progress.
Blayne Williams, also a AdBoc Committee member, also spoke in support of
having bicycle lockers and suggested a trial period in the southern Higuera
area. He expressed concern about the Marsh Street, Higuera interchange. He
also recommended funding a traffic law enforcement officer.
John French, 3942 Hollyhock, spoke in support, believed a study needed to be
performed.
Julie Milsav, with the Area Council of Governments, spoke in support of the
Bike Element and felt some of the downtown parking should be removed to -/
provide for convenient bike lanes.
Roy Banff urged additional education and felt that bikers needed to be more
safe.
Monte Lukoff, BIA Administrator, felt that parking in the downtown area should
be left untouched.
Brett Cross, 1214 Mariner's Cove, felt it was important that the people who
would be most impacted by the loss of parking be provided sufficient
notification when these hearings were going to be held.
Mayor Dunin expressed concern that the consultant hired be from the outside
and not utilize City staff for that purpose. He wanted to be sure that the
report was as unbiased as possible.
Councilwoman Pinard said she could not support authorizing the Environmental
impact report, that it was clear in her mind that this problem existed. She
also suggested that staff look at other cities, counties in the State and
around the country for obtaining leases and acquisition of properties owned by
the railroad. She provided a handout entitled "Rails with Trails", a new
alternative for recreation planning, which she felt paralleled this
discussion. Her concern with taking cars off the road would be that it would
speed up traffic and not be as safe. She also urged that the Laguna Lake and -
Foothill corridor be connected as soon as possible.
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After discussion moved by Pinard/Roalman (4-0-1, Councilwoman Rappa absent)
that staff be directed to obtain an environmental determination and schedule a
hearing after•Cal Poly begins in the fall, to receive comments on proposed
projects for Phase I Bike Lane Improvements, and further, to prepare a
feasibility report regarding the railroad corridor with feader access to that
corridor, and review the trail access from Laguna Lake to Foothill Boulevard.
Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin
adjourned the meeting at 11:00 p.m. to Monday, August 27, 1990 at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
PV:alo Pam Voges, City Clerk
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ADJOURNED MEETING OF TEE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 1990 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - CITY HALL -990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA Draft Minutes
to be approved
ROLL.CALL at Councif Meeting
Councilmembers
Presents Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Bill Roalman
and Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Reiss presiding
Absent: Mayor Ron Dunin
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community
Development Director; Bill Hetland, Utilities Director
PUBLIC COMMENT
P.C.I. Marcelle Martin, P.O. Box 15347, San Luis Obispo, expressed
concern about the driving habits of one of the trolley drivers, whose name_ was
Mickey. Staff requested to follow-.up.
P.C.2. Christine Peralta, 1334 Diablo Drive, San Luis Obispo, urged
support for using stickers rather than colored bags to identify garbage.
P.C.3. Charles Long presented the Council with &iplinger's Forecast for
population growth in SLO County from 1990 to 2005, stating that it is
projected to grow some 43%.
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1. STATE- WATER PROJECT (File No. 1124)
Council considered the draft Environmental Impact Report on State Water
Project Coastal Branch (continued from July 311 1990).
Bill Hetland, Utilities Director, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council, after its review of the draft EIR and proposed
letter, accept public testimony and direct staff to make appropriate changes.
Public comment on the document would be accepted by the State until September
17, 1990. Staff has concerns with the adequacy of its coverage of growth
inducing impacts, project reliability, water quality, and cumulative impacts.
He then reviewed the use and purpose of the EIR, City involvement and initial
scoping of the EIR, impacts of the proposed project, and staff comments.
Mayor Pro-Tem Reiss asked for public comment.
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Brett Cross, 1214 Mariner's Cove, expressed concern about the economic impacts
to individual citizens.
Bill Dunn, member of the Green Party, expressed opposition to the State Water
Project and urged Council to look towards other alternatives.
Eric Greening, 7363 Villa, Atascadero, felt that the SIR did not look at
endangered species. He felt should re-evaluate the energy use and dependency
on water for long term use.
Charles Lona, 639 Al-Hil Drive, spoke in support of the State's portion of the
SIR. He felt individual cities can determine whether or not they wanted State
water based on its merit and how it affected .individual communities.
Sally Rowloski, Creston, felt that the State should not have been charged with
preparing the SIR, that they would not be able to do it in an unbiased manner.
Don Smith, illi Vista Lago, SLO, submitted a letter into the record. expressing
conern that the cost of the proposed State Water Project was greater per
individual .than what the SIR showed, and gave examples of it in his submittal.
Nathan Corin, Atascadero, was concerned about endangered species, specifically
the chapparal hawk.
Jack Townsend, P.O. Box 44, Creston, also felt the SIR was inadequate.
Peter Andre felt there was insufficient notice and was opposed to
certification to the SIR.
Councilwoman .Rayna questioned the timeline for getting the SIR report before
the Council has to make decisions on other water alternatives, such as
desalination, groundwater, expansion of Salinas, etc. She would like an
analysis of energy costs now being experienced versus the cost if State Water
was available. She felt the draft SIR should have given more credit to the
City for its conservation efforts. She was also concerned about quality of
State water treatment.
Councilman Roalman was also concerned about. the cost of the water coming out
of the tap to the average user. He would like to have Mr. Smith's letter
evaluated and proposed suggestions. He cited an excerpt of a memo from Dr.
Richard Kreicja's letter, on page 5, from the Department of water Resources
regarding growth inducing impacts which the SIR spoke to in 1974, and the
letter from May, 1981, seemed to be contradictory.
Councilwoman IPinard was concerned about water quality, what guarantees there
would be for receiving it, what was the storage capacity, and felt that the
SIR did not provide sufficient review of the wildlife habitat. She would like
to see staff evaluate other alternatives.
Mavor Pro-Tem Reiss. also supported previous comments by his Council
colleagues.
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Mayor Pro-Tem Reiss also supported previous comments by his Council
colleagues.
7:55 p.m., Mayor Pro-Tem Reiss declared a recess; 8:00 p.m., City Council
reconvened, Mayor Dunin absent.
Bill Hetland, Utilities Director, then briefly recapped Council's discussion
identifying those areas that would be increased comments in the proposed
letter to the State Department of Water Resources:
1) Better definition of groundwater overdraft basins.
2) Quality.
3) Reliability of delivery of State Water Project based on potential
outcome of the Delta Hearings.
4) Energy costs.
5) Water Conservation section to be expanded identifying conservation
methods currently being done by the City of San Luis Obispo.
6) What the local costs are at the tap and a broader cost analysis.
7) Local alternative analysis in more depth.
8) The State's policy of taking water from one area to another.
9) Local storage capacity requirements.
10) Justify any inadequacies of the wildlife.
11) Adequacy of site surveys.
12) Psychological impacts on the dependency of water.
13) The issue of the State preparing its own EIR.
14) Local project alternatives. /-
15) Growth inducing comments.
Mr. Hetland said that the comments needed to be submitted to the Department of
Water Resources by September 17, 1990. He would circulate the draft letter to
the Council and then forward it on to the State. Other water resources would
be discussed in more detail in the fall. A special election is proposed in
the spring of 1991 as to the desirability of accepting State Water.
COMMUNICATIONS
COMM. 1 Mayor Pro-Tem Reiss requested that staff work with the BIA and
identify ways of keeping the downtown more cleanly.
John Dunn, City Administrative officer, stated he had already spoken with the
BIA officials and they are looking at ways of doing a better job of keeping
the downtown clean.
8:20 p.m., there being no further business to come before the City Council,.
Mayor Pro-Tem Reiss adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, August 28, 1990, at 4:00
p.m.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
PV:nlo Pam Voges, City Clerk
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