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'REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JULY 3, 1984 -7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO; CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Melahie C. Billig
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Ron Dunin, Robert Griffin, Allen K.
o Settle.and Mayor Melanie C. Billig
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer; Geoff Grote,
Assistant Administrative Officer; Roger Picquet, City
Attorney; Pamela Voges, City Clerk; Toby Ross, Community
Development Director; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer; Roberta
Goddard, Finance Director; Mike Dolder, Fire Chief; Ann
Crossey, Personnel Director; Don Englert, Police Captain;'-
Dave Romero, Public Works Director; and George Truppelli,
Fire Marshal
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C O N S E N T A G E N D A
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the consent
agenda unanimously approved as 'recommended by staff with the exception of
items C -4 and C -6 as noted.
C -1- COUNCIL MINUTES
Minutes of Tuesday, May 22, 1984 - 7:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, June -12, 1984 -
7:00 p.m. approved as amended (5 -0).
C -2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES
Contract pay estimates and change orders were ordered paid as recommended
by staff (5 -0).
C -3 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION - LT. GRANT
Resolution of Appreciation No. 5396 (1984 Series), a resolution of the
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo was adopted recognizing Lt. Gary
Grant for 17 years of city service with the presentation to be made on July
17 (5 -0).
C -4 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - BUCHON ST..'-
C.P. #H58A, BID ESTIMATE $33,542.50 WITHOUT CONTINGENCIES
Plans and specifications approved and staff authorized to advertise for
bids as recommended. Councilman Dunin voting no (4 =1 -0).
C -5 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - STREET WIDENING PROJECT - EAST SIDE OF
HIGUERA, C.P. #H60A, BID ESTIMATE $19,068 WITHOUT CONTINGENCIES
Resolution No. 5397 (1984 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo was adopted appropriating $22,000 from the unallocated
balance of the Street Fund. Plans and specifications approved and staff
authorized to advertise for bids as recommended (5 -0).
City Council Minutes
Tuesday, July 3, 1984 - 7:00 p.m.
Page 2
C -6 SANTA ROSA /MILL RIGHT -OF -WAY (File 46 551)
Council considered a resolution to approve a 10 -year lease agreement
between the City and J. Dennis Ahearn for-use of public right of way at
property located at the northerly corner of Santa Rosa and Mill-Street.
Councilman Dunin stepped down.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed•the.Council agenda
report and reviewed some additional revisions that had been made since the
agenda submittal. It was staff's recommendation that Council adopt the
resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Councilwoman Dovey stated that she had asked to have this pulled in order
to have additional information with regard to the option clause and the
parking requirements.
After brief discussion it.was moved by Councilman Settle, seconded by
Councilman Griffin, that Resolution No. 5398 (1984 Series), a resolution of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo was adopted approving lease
agreement as amended this evening and authorizing the Mayor to sign. .
Motion carried all ayes, Councilman Dunin having stepped down (4 -0 -1).
C -7 FIRE /POLICE MEMORANDUMS OF AGREEMENTS (File 46624/625)
Resolution Nos. 5399 and 5400 '(1984 Series), resolutions of the Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo were adopted approving Memorandums of Agreement
with the Firefighter's Association and.Police Officer's Association as
recommended and Mayor authorized to sign (5 -0).
C-8.-'EMPLOYEE-BUS.-PASSES (File 46542)
Resolution No. 5401 (1984 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City
of San.Luis Obispo was-adopted providing bus passes to city employees using
the North Transit System with authorized funding to come from the Parking
Fund (5 -0).
C -9 PARTIAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT 683 (SEB ESTATES) (File 46410 -683)
Resolution No. 5402 (1984 Series),• a resolution of the Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo was adopted accepting partial public improvements for
Tract 683 as recommended (5 -0).
C -10 'SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 939 (HILL STREET) (File 46410 -939)
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Resolution No. 5403 (1984 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo was adopted approving amendment to subdivision agreement
as recommended (5 -0).
C -11 REPORT ON BIDS - WATERLINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (File 4684 -07)
"Waterline Improvement Projects - Foothill Blvd; Buena Vista Street; Pismo
Street & Buchon ", C.P. #H05P, H46Q, H47Q & H51Q; engineer's estimates:
$22,000, $19,0009 $28,000 and $27,000 respectively, without contingencies.
All bids rejected and staff. authorized to readvertise for-bids as recommended
(5 -0).
- B U -S.I N E:S S. I T E M;S -
1. FIRE DEPARTMENT PERMIT FEES (File #7 22)
George Truppelli, Fire Marshal, reviewed the Council agenda report stating
that this item had been.carried.over from a previous meeting (continued
from 6/19/84) to give staff an opportunity to further discuss this with
interested individuals. The recommendation is still as it was: to adopt
the resolution which would establish new fees for Fire Department permits.
Mayor Biliig declared the..public.hearing open.
City Council Minutes
Tuesday, July 3, 1984 - 7:00 p.m.
Page 3
Ted Jorgenson, 220 Machado Lane, stated that he was speaking as a member of
the industrial community. He did not feel that the fee were necessary,
even though the amount of money may not be significant. -He felt there were
other agencies doing similar inspections, that he pays taxes and should not
be subject to this additional fee.
Michael Frucht, 1545 See Canyon Drive and the Director of the California
Restaurant Association, stated he was representing 80 members of the
restaurant business who were agreed that these fees were unnecessary. If,
howevei; they were approved,'then he felt All businesses should be charged
equally -rathei than on a selective basis. 1
Mario Rizzoli, representing the automobile industry, also spoke in opposition
to the fee schedule as he did not feel that any inspection by the Fire
Department should require additional time`in order to cover- possible
hazardous materials.
Charles Long, 145 South Street, also spoke in opposition to the proposed
fees.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
Staff responded to several of the concerns raised.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by
Councilwoman Dovey,•that Resolution No. 5404 (1984 Seiies), a resolution of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo be adopted establishing a fee
schedule for Fire Department permits as recommended by staff. Motion
carried, all ayes.
Upon question by Councilman Griffin, Fire Chief Dolder stated that the fees
could come back in 1985 with the new fire code.
After discussion, and upon general consensus,_Council agreed to have the
fee review be made a part of the 2 -year budget cycle update (5 -0).
2. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1014 - SIDEWALK REPAIRS (File #533)
Council held a public hearing to consider final passage of Ordinance No.
1014, an ordinance amending the Municipal Code relating to the construction,
reconstruction and repair of sidewalks (continued from 6/19/84)."
Dave Romero, Public Works Director, briefly reviewed the Council agenda
report stating that this ordinance -revised the interest .rate the City"
charges property owners for deferred payment over 3 years for sidewalk
improvements, restricts the deferred payment to assessments greater than
$1,000, and extends the deferred payment to improvements constructed "under
the 1911 Act. It was staff recommendation that final passage be given the
ordinance.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against
the proposed final passage. Mayor Billig declared the public hearing
closed.
Councilman Dunin stated that he was still voting no for the same reasons as
before: 1) primarily he was concerned that deferred payment would not be
available to those property owners whose repair costs were $1,000 or under
and 2) the City should provide a better interest rate as the property
owners are not requesting that these improvements be made, the City is.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Settle, seconded by
Councilwoman Dovey, to give final passage to Ordinance.No. 1014 as recommended.
Ordinance given final passage with Councilman Dunin voting no.
3. SAN LUIS MALL PD 1165 (File 4416)
Council held a public hearing to consider an amended preliminary development
plan for the proposed San Luis Mall which - included a 170 -unit hotel located
at 353 Madonna Road, Trojan Enterprises was the applicant.
City Council Minutes
Tuesday, July 3, 1984 - 7:00 p.m.
Page 4
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the Council agenda
report addressing 4'primary conditions that staff was recommending changes
to, Conditions #15, 18, 38 and 53. He gave a short slide presentation and
stated that the recommended action was to introduce the ordinance to print
in synopsis form which would make the environmental determinations and
approve the new preliminary development plan with the findings and conditions
as recommended. He further suggested that staff be directed to prepare
materials for future .Council consideration,establishing an area of benefit
so that new projects would help pay for changes to Madonna Road at Highway
' 101.
Councilman Dunin stated he would like to see the phasing requirement be
reviewed to be sure that the project is in fact phased in order to lessen
the impact on the downtown.
Councilman Settle echoed the ARC's concerns with regard to traffic circulation
and whether or not it was adequately covered in the environmental impact
report. He was also concerned about the overload of sewage by adding a
large hotel and eliminating some of the shops.
Councilwoman Dovey agreed with comm
primarily concerned with the height
be softened in some way..
Mayor Billig wanted to be sure that
careful review so that the existing
one another'. She was also hesitant
current location.
ents by Councilman Settle. She was
of the building and hoped that it might
the facade entrances would be given
center and the new center would complement
about the bus loading zone in its
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
William Bird, 913 Willow Springs, Glendora, California; and the applicant,
reviewed the changes to date, primarily the plans for the hotel rather than
additional shops. The additional amenities that the hotel could offer
could be a real plus for the City of-San Luis Obispo in order that larger
scale conferences could be held.there. It would also bring in tourists and
enlarge the city's economic tax base. He then spoke to various concerns
raised by individual Councilmembers.
In response to'a question by Councilman Settle as to any agreement being
made with Sears; he said that there had not been any additional negotiations,
however, the property (existing mall)•was currently up for sale and the new
owners might be more receptive..
Upon question by Mayor Billig, Mr. Bird stated that he would be receptive
to making some type of contribution to cultural activities for the city,
either through sponsoring activities at the hotel, a monetary donation.or
in some other way.
Morgan Burkett, 1106 Oceanaire Drive and an employee of Loral Inc., builder
of the hotel, spoke to the many amenities and the benefit this hotel would
provide for the City of San Luis Obispo. He himself was an 18 7year resident
and the hotel was not intended as a short -term proposition, but rather he
expected that it would remain with the same owners for at least 45 -50
years-.. The Loral people had been looking for a hotel site for over 8 years
and felt that the proposed location was by far the best the City had
available. -They had-prepared an exhaustive analysis; including its impact
on the downtown, and other effects on competing businesses. He felt this
1 would be a win /win situation: the fiscal impact on the community would be
excellent, and the subsequent spinoff would be excellent as well.
Marjorie McConaghay, General Manager-of the existing Madonna Road Shopping
Center,- stated she.was there as a.representative for.the.owners and.itemized
several specific concerns she.had regarding the proposed development. The
key factor being the impact of the parking on the Madonna Road Plaza.
Pursuant to the EIR, it was her understanding that the parking requirement
would.not•be sufficient: Additionally, San Luis Mall customers would be
parking on the Madonna Plaza parking lot which would cause the maintenance
rates to be much higher for those owners of the Madonna Road Shopping
City Council Minutes
Tuesday, July 3, 1984 - 7:00 p.m.
Page 5
Center. Finally, they felt that any possible closure of Calle Joaquin
would represent .a threat -of legal- damages..from all affected .lessees .of-the
Madonna Road Plaza Shopping Center. She would urge -the Council to.review
these concerns and have them mitigated prior to any approvals.
Dorothy Woodlow, 2460 W. Menlo, Fresno, spoke in support of a 170 -unit
hotel.- She-has stayed at other hotels owned by this group.and stated that
it was of a high quality and would be a.good addition for the city of San
Luis Obispo.
9:25 pm., Mayor Billig declared a recess. 9:45 p.m. City Council reconvened,
all Councilmembers present.
Elaine Monterey, 868 Monterey Street, stated that she works downtown and-is
not convinced that a negative impact would result as a part of the addition
of the mall. She would, therefore,.urge Council's support.of -the proposal.
John French, Cuesta Valley Properties, stated that he had large downtown
holdings, but was still supportive of the proposed project. As a developer,
he would also support the Council working with the developer with regard to
the phasing aspects as he- recognized the difficulty with that approach.
Vern Myers, 1911 Villa Court and owner of Wine Street Wines, stated.that he
has a shop both at Madonna Plaza and in the downtown. He still felt that
the project was an excellent one and would urge Council's support..
Dale Andrews, 324 Highland Drive and a former Dean at of Cal Poly, stated
that he was there representing himself. He felt this was a firstclass
operation and hotel. It would do nothing but good for the community;
particularly, he was supportive of the conference areas of the hotel. This
would be something that even the students would be able to take advantage
of with seminars that -could now be held in San Luis Obispo. -
Gil Stork, 665 Rancho Drive and an administrator at Cuesta College,'was
also excited about the new project and felt that it would have an excellent
impact on the educational community. Currently, faculty and students have
to go to the larger cities in order to participate in many types of seminars,
which now could be held right here.
Frank Sheehan,.1725 Fixlini and President of the Chamber of Commerce,
stated that the Chamber Board had reviewed this matter and was urging
Council's support of the project. He addressed 3 areas which he felt would
be advantageous for the City: 1) the market need, 2) the economic benefits,
and 3) the effect on other motels and businesses. Additional conference
facilities have been recognized as a need for the last three years. The
economic studies that have been conducted would also indicate a real plus
both financially and in the jobs that this center would create. The
effects on the other motels and businesses would not be adverse as this
kind of a hotel was not a chain affiliated first -class hotel, but a conference
hotel. In fact, it was likely that any overflow business from the conferences
would actually add business to the other motels.
Charles Pasquini, 255 Elks Lane, stated he was representing owners of the
existing Madonna Plaza, echoed the concerns of Mrs. McConaghay with regard
to the parking and the additional costs that would be felt by the existing
merchants. The hotel itself he did feel was a good project. He was
concerned about its proposed linkage; at this time no approvals-have been
given.
Pat Duvall; 415 Dana Street and owner of The Travel Co., stated.that she
had worked on the study conducted by the Chamber with regard to the tourist
survey. She said that as a travel agent, she knew this hotel to be a
quality hotel and would be a real addition to the City. She reviewed the
Chamber of Commerce survey performed in 1981 -82 that also showed the
merchants being supportive of the project. She felt that the neighboring
communities were beginning to take advantage of our tourist trade and felt
that we cannot afford to lose those tourists. She would, therefore, urge
Council's approval.
City Council Minutes
Tuesday, July 3, 1984 - 7:00 p.m.
Page 6
Charles Long, President of the Hotel /Motel Association, also spoke in
support of the proposed project. He felt that this plan was-in keeping
with the Strategic Planning Program currently before the City and it was
important to maintain the City of San Luis Obispo as a tourist center.
Gary Label, 228 N. Chorro Street, spoke in support of the proposed hotel,
which he had not been supportive of previously. He was primarily concerned
with the condition relating to the shuttle service. Currently the conditions
require only a 1 -year trial period, he would like to see this be a permanent
service.
Evelyn Dillon, 15.82 Oceanaire Drive, spoke in support of the proposed
project'.
Greg Morris, 1615 Woodland Drive, felt the project was badly needed and
would urge Council's support. He was familiar with Loral Hotels and felt
that they were of high quality and would have a first -class facility in
operation.
Paul Dillbri, 1582 Oceanaire Drive, did not think that a shuttle service
should be required. If it was, he felt that the existing Madonna Plaza
should participate as well.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
Councilwoman Dovey stated that she was in support of the hotel 100 %, even
if the mall was not favored. She was, however, concerned about the height
proposed and the visual impact it would have. She would also hope.that the
color schemes would be kept in.earthtone shades and low signage provided.
With regard to the height factor,'she felt.the.higher the building the
closer it should be to the freeway.
Councilman Griffin stated he was supportive of,the preliminary development
plan as proposed.
Councilman Dunin also stated he could support the project. This was a new
concept of.land use which he felt was excellent. He was not concerned with
the height as long as adequate landscaping was provided. He had a little
problem with the circulation, but he did feel that overall it was a good
concept.
Councilman Settle stated he also was very supportive of the project, it
should have been on line'10 years ago.
Mayor Billig agreed that the concept was excellent, but still had some
concerns, suggesting that Council go through each condition on a page by
page basis, ironing out any additional concerns that might be .apparent
(please see revised draft for particular changes to the conditions and
findings).
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman
Settle, that Ordinance No. 1015 (1984 Series) be passed to print in synopsis
form, an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo approving a preliminary
development plan for San Luis Mall and Hotel at 353 Madonna Road as amended.
Motion carried, Councilwoman Dovey voting no.
Upon general consensus staff to establish the area of benefit to provide
that new projects help pay for changes to Madonna Road at Highway 101
(5 -0).
4. ZONING REGULATIONS AMENDMENT (CR 1173) (File 4463)
Council held a public hearing to consider an ordinance which would revise
the Zoning Regulations, Public Facility (PF) Zone regarding commercial uses
allowed in public schools.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the Council agenda
report stating that the recommended action was to introduce an ordinance to
print in synopsis form which would revise the Zoning Regulations entitled,
City Council Minutes
Tuesday, July 3, 1984 - 7:00 p.m.
Page 7
"Purpose;-Scope and Duration of School. Tenants within the Public Facility
(PF) zone ". This would provide for changing the Public Facility zone ,.,.
regulations concerning commercial uses.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Bruce Johnson, representative from the school district, stated he would be
available for any questions.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle,.to introduce
the ordinance to print in synopsis form as recommended by staff. Motion
carried unanimously.
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Griffin, to direct
staff'to initiate change to the Public.Facility.zone to coincide with the
current Zoning Map. Motion carried unanimously. .
5. POLICE EMERGENCY BACK -UP SERVICES AT .COUNTY AIRPORT (File #731)
Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer, reviewed the Council agenda report
stating that it was a recommendation by the Police Chief that the resolution
be adopted approving an agreement which would..authorize the Police Dept. to
provide emergency back -up services for Police response at the County
Airport as recommended in the staff report.
After brief discussion it was moved-by Councilman Settle, seconded.by.
Councilman Griffin, to adopt Resolution No. 5405 (1984 Series); a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an agreement, as
amended by Councilman Griffin, to provide police emergency back -up services
to the County Airport when the Sheriff's Office is unable to respond.
Motion carried unanimously.
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12:05 a.m., Mayor Billig adjourned the meeting to closed session. ,
12:45 a:m., City Council reconvened all Councilmembers present. There
being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Billig
adjourned the meeting at 12:45 a.m..
00-rAs
Pamela Voges, City C rk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:• 8/7/84 =.
M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF.SAN'LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 1984 '- 7:00 P.M... .
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL.
Councilmembers
Present: Ron Dunin, Robert Griffin and Mayor Melanie C. Billig
Absent: GlennaDeane Dovey and Vice -Mayor Allen K. Settle
City Staff
Present: Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer-; Geoff Grote,