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June--24; 1980 - 7:30 p.m.
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M I N U T E S
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1980 - 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
Pledge
Roll Call
Councilmembers
Present: Melanie Billig, Alan Bond, Ron Dunin, Gerald Munger and
Mayor Lynn R. Cooper
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Lee Walton, Administrative Officer; George Thacher, City
Attorney; J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; Henry Engen, Community
Development Director; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer; Rudy
Muravez, Finance Director; Richard Minor, Fire Chief; Jim
- 'Stockton', Parks &•Rdcreation Director; Roger Neuman, Police
Chief; Geoff Grote', Legal Assistant
The following items were continued from the regular Council meeting of June 17,
1980:
19. Higuera Street Widening
The City Council continued their public hearing to review the final version of
a report analyzing the possible consequences of widening Higuera Street from
Marsh Street to just south of Madonna Road and to review different designs for
the project.
Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, reviewed for the City Council, the draft Environment
Impact Report and the responses to comments and correspondence dealing with the
draft Environmental Impact Report for the Higuera Street Widening South Street
realignment. He stated after the Council had reviewed the written responses to
comments prepared by the City's Environmental Consultant, the Council should then
pass the resolution declaring the EIR as accurate and complete and certify it for
use in making decisions regarding the project. After this decision had been made,
the Council could then proceed to discuss the project. During the discussion of
the project, he recommended that the City Council accept the recommendation of
the consultant and direct the staff to modify the setback line maps in accordance
with alternate "B" and also to consider alternate A -2 for inclusion in the
1980 -1981 Capital Improvement Budget.
Mayor -Cooper'declared the public hearing open.-
Robert Vessley, representing Merriam, Deasy & Whisenant, discussed various
problems dealing with access and egress from adjacent properties to the proposed
Higuera Street Widening Project.
Ed Ruda, property owner, 309 C -11 Higuera Street, also asked for clarification
of how he would have access to his property at Walker and Higuera Street in that
the proposed widening project reduced the curbing which would allow continued
use of his facilities. He hoped the Council would keep this in mind during the
construction phase.
Marshall Ellis, property owner, 304 Higuera Street, also asked how was his
property to be handled as far as access from Higuera Street.
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Wayne Peterson stated that the actual project and construction was 8 -10 years
away and that prior to the actual construction each property owner would be
contacted as to the methods of access and egress to his property.
Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing closed.
19 -A. On motion of Councilman Munger, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the I
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4192 (1980 Series), a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo certifying -'the
Environmental Impact Report for Higuera Street Widening -South Street Realignment
Project.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Munger, Dunin, Billig, Bond and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
19.B Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, then reviewed for the Council's information
the actual project being considered for this street widening. He continued that
the project was to be considered in three phases: Phase 1 would be Madonna -
Higuera Intersection Improvement; Phase 2 would be South Street - Higuera Street
Intersection Improvement; and Phase 3 would be the balance of the Higuera Street
widening. He stated that the consultant recommended that the Council adopt
Alternate B or B -2 as being the most cost - efficient and would handle the most
traffic. He then continued his presentation on the scope of the proposed project
including various signal installation improvements that would be required on
Higuera Street and its various intersections.
Councilmember Billig stated that she hoped the new street would be designed to ,
handle storm waters more adequately than at present. She•also hoped that the
bike lanes would be provided. She would oppose the various barrier walls. She
also hoped the city would provide landscaping on the project to avoid the large
expanse of pavement.
On motion of Councilman Munger, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the City Council
to accept the staff recommendation and accept setback line Alternate "B" and
also try to include Alternate A -2 in the 1980 -1981 Capital Improvement Project.
Motion carried, all ayes.
20. The City Council held a public hearing to consider the final map for
Minor Subdivision No. SLO 80 -42 located at 633 and 645 Henderson Avenue, R -4
zone, Vance Harris, subdivider. '
Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, stated that the Public Services Department had
reviewed the final map, that the required street trees had been installed to
the satisfaction of the Public Services Dept. and there were no other conditions
or agreements for development so he urged the final map be approved.
Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing open. No one appeared before the
City Council for or against the proposal. Mayor Cooper declared the public
hearing closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Bond, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4193 (1980 Series), a resolution of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting approval of the final map
of Minor Subdivision No. SLO 80 -42, located at 633 and 645 Henderson Street;
Vance Harris, applicant. -
Passed and adopted-on-the following roil call vbte:
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AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin, Munger and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Cooper left the meeting due to a possible conflict of interest.
Vice -Mayor Dunin presiding.
Henry Engen, Community Development Director, presented the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and staff which was to approve the tentative map includ-
ing the deletion of Condition No. 6 requiring installation of separate water
services. He continued that the subdivider and his contractors have had a diffi-
cult time trying to find the existing water lines in order to connect them to one
area hat.-it would., require the . removal o•f .much landscaping and -paving and the city
staff 7agreed that - it• would not, b.e .worth the cost.. involved -for a four -unit office
condominium. Therefore, the staff recommended that Condition No.•6 be removed
as a requirement of the final map.
Vice -Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Jonathan Lindenthaler appeared before the City Council stating he was prepared
to answer any question the Council might have.
Vice -Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Munger, that the City
Council delete Condition No. 6 of Resolution No. 3937. Motion carried, all
ayes, Mayor Cooper absent.
Henry Engen then reviewed the Minor Subdivision No. 79 -147 stating the final
map should be approved and that the Condition No. 6," previously decided
by the Council should be deleted.
Vice -Mayor Dunin opened the public hearing on the final map. No one appeared
before or against the proposal. Vice -Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing
closed.
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4194 (1980 Series), a resolution of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting approval of the final map
of Minor Subdivision No. SLO 79 -147 located at 100 Casa Street, Jonathan Lindenthal
applicant.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Billig, Dunin and Munger
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Cooper
Mayor Cooper returned to the council meeting.
21. The City Council held a public hearing to consider
the final
map for
Minor Subdivision No. SLO 79 -147 located at 100 Casa Street;
Jonathan
Lindenthaler;
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applicant.
Item A was a request from the subdivider to eliminate Condition No. 6
of the
approved tentative map (Resolution No. 3937) which reads as
follows:
"Subdivider
shall install separate water services to each unit. Meters
shall be
clustered
and located at the sidewalk at the Casa Street frontage."
Mayor Cooper left the meeting due to a possible conflict of interest.
Vice -Mayor Dunin presiding.
Henry Engen, Community Development Director, presented the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and staff which was to approve the tentative map includ-
ing the deletion of Condition No. 6 requiring installation of separate water
services. He continued that the subdivider and his contractors have had a diffi-
cult time trying to find the existing water lines in order to connect them to one
area hat.-it would., require the . removal o•f .much landscaping and -paving and the city
staff 7agreed that - it• would not, b.e .worth the cost.. involved -for a four -unit office
condominium. Therefore, the staff recommended that Condition No.•6 be removed
as a requirement of the final map.
Vice -Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Jonathan Lindenthaler appeared before the City Council stating he was prepared
to answer any question the Council might have.
Vice -Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Munger, that the City
Council delete Condition No. 6 of Resolution No. 3937. Motion carried, all
ayes, Mayor Cooper absent.
Henry Engen then reviewed the Minor Subdivision No. 79 -147 stating the final
map should be approved and that the Condition No. 6," previously decided
by the Council should be deleted.
Vice -Mayor Dunin opened the public hearing on the final map. No one appeared
before or against the proposal. Vice -Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing
closed.
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4194 (1980 Series), a resolution of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting approval of the final map
of Minor Subdivision No. SLO 79 -147 located at 100 Casa Street, Jonathan Lindenthal
applicant.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Billig, Dunin and Munger
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Cooper
Mayor Cooper returned to the council meeting.
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22. The City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 855,
an ordinance amending Section 9100.9 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code to
extend the time within which a final subdivision map shall be filed.
Henry Engen, Community Development Director, again reviewed the provisions of
Ordinance No. 855 and its effect on development, time efficiency, etc.
Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing open. No one appeared before the
City Council for or against the final adoption. Mayor Cooper declared the I
public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilmah Bond,' seconded by Councilwoman Billig, Ordinance No. 855
(1980 Series} was introduced for final passage. Finally passed on the following
roll call vote:
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Billig, Dunin, Munger and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. New Business.
At this time, the City Attorney brought to the Council's attention, the necessity
for adopting an urgency ordinance which would establish a moratorium on the
establishment of adult entertainment enterprises for a 4 -month period in order
to give the staff and Planning Commission an opportunity to come up with a
proper ordinance for controlling this type of activity. He reviewed the ordinance
which dealt with adult entertainment definitions, book stores, adult theatres,
etc.
Mayor Cooper opened the matter to the public. There was no input for or agains�
the proposed ordinance.
On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the following
ordinance was introduced and finally passed: Ordinance No. 857 (1980 Series),
an- interim iYrgeftcy ordinance of the'Cify of Sari Ldis'Obispo establishing a
moratorium on the establishment of adult entertainment enterprises for a period
of 4 months.
Introduced and finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Dunin, Bond, Munger and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. The City Council then continued the review of the 1980 -1981 City Budget
beginning with Page 88:
Page No. Department Council Action
88 & 89 Fire Protection Accept recommendation
84 & 85 Police Protection Accept recommendation and increase budget '
by $18,500 for Word Processing Equipment
86 Parking Enforcement Accept recommendation
53 Community Dev.- Planning Increase budget to include 1 Enforcement
Person and $5,000 for special studies.
Total increase $27,000.
54 Comm. Dev.- Construction Reg.Accept recommendation
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Steve Stoight questioned why the.City of San Luis Obispo did not enforce its
ordinances. He..felt..that the Sign Ordinance was.an, example of adopting an
ordinance, not enforcing it and now going back to pick up the lack of enforcement.
Glenna Dean Dovey.questioned the Council's attitude in'not enforcing planning
.laws and violations but fully enforce criminal laws.
Don Smith supported budget.increase for good planning in city.
Donald O'Connor supported-Enforcement Officer-for Planning Department. He urged
an increase in funds for planning, not a decrease in budgeted funds.
.. Jack.Kellerman,..Chief.Building Official, support-the retainment of the..Sign
Enforcment Officer.in..the Planning Department due to the length of time to process
a complaint through to compliance.
Robert Griffen felt all ordinances should be enforced, particularly in..the sign
.area. He stated no enforcement-breeds contempt for the law. He continued that
the budget process the Council is going through is-wrong as there is no justifi-
cation.presented to-drop employees, nor . any supporting information on what could
happen if enforcement staff was reduced. He also felt that the business license
ordinance was not being.enforced equitably.
Page No. Department
Council Action
81 Park & Recreation-Admin. Accept recommendation
82 Municipal Pool Add Pool Manager 3/4 time to the budget - $77,800
83. Golf.Course Program Accept recommendation
4. Mayor Cooper adjourned the meeting to 12:10 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, 1980
MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON: 7/15/80
tzpatrick, City Clerk
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