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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1985 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Ron Dunin, Robert Griffin, Vice -Mayor
Allen K. 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; Roberta Goddard, Finance Director;
Mike Dolder, Fire Chief; Roger Neuman, Police Chief; Dave
Romero, Public Works Director; George Truppelli, Fire
Marshal; Don Englert, Police Chief
A -1 On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilwoman Dove y, to
add consideration of a resolution of intention for setting of a public
hearing to consider granting a franchise to Union Oil Company for later in
the evening. Motion carried unanimously.
C O N S E N T A G E N D A
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the consent
agenda unanimously approved as recommended by the City Administrative
Officer, with item C -6 pulled for discussion at the end of the meeting
(5 -0). The following actions taken as indicated:
C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Minutes of Tuesday, December 18, 1984 - 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, January 8,
1985 - 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, January 15, 1985 - 7:00 p.m. and Monday,
January 28, 1985 - 12:10 p.m. approved as amended.
C -2 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - ANDREWS STREET FOOTBRIDGE MODIFICATIONS
Resolution No. 5617 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo was adopted approving plans and specifications for
"ANDREWS STREET FOOTBRIDGE MODIFICATIONS," City Plan No. J -10Y; bid
estimate $21,500 without contingencies and transferring $25,000 from the
Toro Street Bridge project to Andrews Street Footbridge project. Staff
authorized to advertise for bids as recommended.
C -3 STENNER CANYON HYDROELECTRIC FACILITY AGREEMENT (File #518)
Resolution No. 5618 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo was adopted approving an agreement between the City and
P.G. & E. Company to rearrange power facilities and install safety devices
at a cost of $10,505 for installation and a monthly service charge of
$125.25 to allow P.G.& E. to receive the electrical power generated at the
city's Stenner Canyon Hydroelectric Project as recommended.
C -4 PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT - DUI ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (File #734)
Resolution No. 5619 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo was adopted approving application to the Office of
Traffic Safety for funding of a Driving Under the Influence Enforcement
Program (city's share $23,817.05) as recommended.
City Council Minutes - Tuesday, February 19, 1985 - 7:00 p.m. Page 2
C -5 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES (File #203)
Resolution No. 5620 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo was adopted approving an agreement between the City and
Warner Group Management Consultants authorizing expenditures up to $23,000
for the installation and implementation of the Financial Management
Information System as recommended.
C -6 CARPOOL PROGRAM (File #556)
On motion of Councilwoman Dove y, seconded by Councilman Settle, Resolution
No. 5621 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo was adopted establishing a staff carpool program for City Hall
employees, and authorizing funding from the Parking Fund as recommended on
a 4 -1 vote, Councilman Dunin voting no.
P R E S E N T A T I O N S
A. BUDGET AWARDS (File #232)
Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer, presented to the City Council the
Distinguished Budget Award from the Government Finance Officers
Association and a Certificate of Award from the California Society of
Municipal Finance Officers. He stated that the awards were given to
cities in recognition of significant accomplishments by a government and
its management in governmental budgeting.
P U B L I C H E A R I N G S
1. SECOND -UNIT REGULATIONS (File #425)
Council held a public hearing to consider final passage of Ordinance No.
1034, an ordinance amending the city's second -unit regulations regarding
size limits for second residential units (continued from 1 -8 -85 and
2- 5 -85). 1
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the Council
agenda report, recommending Council give final passage to the ordinance as
was originally introduced.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or
against the proposed final passage. Mayor Billig declared the public
hearing closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Dove y, seconded by Councilman Dunin, to give
final passage to Ordinance No. 1034 as recommended. Motion carried
unanimously (5 -0).
2. FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 1182 (File #410 -1182)
Council held a public hearing to consider a resolution granting final map
approval for Tract 1182 ( Ferrini Ranch Estates No. 3) creating an 86 -lot
residential subdivision located at 800 Patricia Drive; R -1 -PD zone;
Marlene Frazier and Felton Ferrini, subdividers.
Dave Romero, Public Works Director, briefly reviewed the Council agenda
report stating that the recommended action was for Council adoption of the
resolution which would approve the final map, and further to direct staff
to record the deeds of easement as required by the subdivision agreement.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or
against the proposed final map. Mayor Billig declared the public hearing
closed.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, Resolution
No. 5623 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo granting final map approval for Tract 1182 be adopted with
minor amendments as submitted by Councilman Griffin, with staff directed
to record deeds of easement as required by the subdivision agreement and
as recommended by staff. Resolution adopted unanimously (5 -0).
City Council Minutes - Tuesday, February 19, 1985 - 7:00 p.m. Page 3
3. TENTATIVE MAP APPROVAL- TRACT 1181 (File #410 -1181)
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission
recommendation to grant tentative map approval for Tract 1181 (Parkside
Condominiums), creating a 40 -unit residential air space condominium
subdivision located at 2221 King Street; R -4 -SP zone; Gann Investments,
subdivider.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the Council agenda
1 report stating that the recommended action was adoption of the resolution
which would approve a negative declaration of environmental impact and
approve the tentative map with findings and conditions as recommended by
the staff and Planning Commission. He indicated that one condition found
in other condominium standards was the requirement of the homeowner's
association to provide an annual list of officer to the City Clerk. He
felt that this condition was difficult to enforce and was not necessary
since there were other mechanisms for contacting the association because
most condominium projects have professional property management.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Randy Dettmer, project architect, spoke as to the mitigation measures
proposed for the grading and urged the Council to support the project.
Richard Johnson, 2205 King Street, was concerned about the lack of
setbacks and asked the Council to be sure that this would be resolved
prior to approval.
Marjorie Johnson, 2205 King Street, also expressed her desire that
additional setbacks be provided.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Billig was concerned that no special preference was being granted
for this particular subdivision in light of the adjacent creek and
openspace-.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, assured that this was not the
case.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by
Councilman Settle that Resolution No. 5624 (1985 Series), a resolution of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo be adopted granting tentative
map for Tract 1181 with the amendment to include the additional condition
for notification by the homeowner's association to the City Clerk.
Resolution adopted unanimously (5 -0).
4. DRAFT CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN (File #241)
Council held a public hearing to consider the draft five -year Capital
Facilities Plan for 1984 -89. (continued from 12 -18 -84 and 1- 28 -85).
Geoff Grote, Assistant CAO, reviewed the Council agenda report and went
over those items that had been revised by Council at their study session
on the CFP. He also explained that due to the fact that the President of
the United States had proposed to delete revenue sharing, that those
projects that involved considerable revenue sharing funding may have to be
reviewed later in the year as a result of those cuts. He also listed
1 additional communications received from the public since the agenda went
out, stating concerns or support for various projects. He then went
through the Capital Facilities Plan, giving a brief description of each
item and where the proposed funding would come from.
8:40 p.m. Mayor Billig declared a recess.
9:00 p.m. City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Elena -Marie Koster, Administrative Assistant to the BIA and a resident of
Morro Bay, stated that the BIA wished to go on record in support of the
extension of Mission Plaza which is part of the CFP.
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Dan Fulmer, 1660 Royal Way, spoke in support of early signalization at Los
Osos Valley Road and Royal Way. At this time, it was projected that the
signal would not be in until late 1986. He felt that it was critical that
this not be delayed any longer than necessary.
Tom Erno, President of the BIA and co- chairman of the Parking Committee,
living at 1005 Jane Drive, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of decking of
lots 1 and 4 and urged Council's approval.
Maxwell Kindenhoffer, 1695 Crestview Circle, spoke to the need of a
community auditorium at the old Obispo Theatre site. No mention was
provided in the CFP for such a center, which he felt was important to the
community to preserve its quality of life. He then read a letter into the
record written by Cliff Swanson in support of the project.
Dennis Hollingsworth, 158 Higuera Street, was concerned about the proposed
widening of Higuera Street on the west side. He was a resident of a
building known as the Evans Ark, which he felt has represented a "Little
Tokyo" for many years, this was important to 13 students who are currently
living in it and would be concerned that they not be displaced.
Ed Mayo, 198 Del Norte, spoke to the need of a community center, stating
that they recently held a two -day workshop for the Mozart Festival to
discuss this and it was determined to become their primary goal.
George Crane, 546 Higuera Street and Director of the Environmental Center,
spoke to the four areas targeted for the creek widening. He did not feel
that this belonged in the CFP, and the proposal was not consistent with
the city's own adopted Flood Management Plan for keeping the creek in its
natural state as much as possible. Most of the areas that would be
widened were not even flooded during the big '73 flood. He felt that the
Elks Lane Bridge was the real problem and if they would remove the manmade
obstacles it would not be necessary to disrupt the natural creek. He also
felt the cost was prohibitive.
John Chesna, 314 Higuera Street, also felt that the flood projects were
not appropriate or necessary. He felt the creek must be preserved and not
disturb the natural habitat.
Judy Neuhauser, 314 Higuera Street, also was opposed to any disturbance of
the natural wild habitat by the proposed widening of SLO Creek near
Higuera. The $4,000,000 that was proposed she felt would be irresponsible
as there was no current financing available. She pointed out that the
Army Corps of Engineers also felt that this was not economically feasible
in that the widening would not result in a viable solution. She urged no
priority for this project.
Dennis Kish, 591 Sheradan Road, Arroyo Grande, spoke in support of a
performing arts center. He stated that the Arts Council had negotiated
with the owners of the Fremont Theatre and that they expected to have an
agreement with Mann by the end of April. In the event that they may need
additional monies, they'd like to feel free to come back to the City
Council at that time.
Ben Perlow, 1607 Phillips Lane, stated that he would like to see some
monies or some sort of support towards the cleanup of Reservoir Canyon.
He would like to see it excavated and have trout planted. Fish and Game
have indicated that they may be willing to plant trout again. He would
like it patrolled on a more regular basis to protect people in the area
and to try to limit the number of guns that are being shot in that area.
He said he would be willing to put in his own time and money if the city
would be willing to help.
Hal Bagski, 1736 Royal Court, spoke in support of the comments made by Dan
Fulmer with regard to early signalization at Los Osos Valley Road and
Royal Way.
Hal Larsen, 2325 Parkland Terrace and past president of the Mozart
Festival, also spoke to the need of a performing arts center and his
willingness to work with the Council if some funding might be made
available.
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Pat Duvall, 415 Dana and President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that
the Chamber was supportive of the overpass at Los Osos Valley Road,
feeling that the reasons were obvious, and would urge Council's support.
Gregory Petroff, 158 Higuera and a resident of the Evans Building known as
the Ark, stated that the students there were provided the opportunity to
live very inexpensively and be able to go to Cal Poly. In the event that
the city removed this building, this would hurt these students severely
and he would hope that there would be some other way other than leveling
the building. He would hope that relocation assistance would be available
in the event that Higuera Street was widened.
Mike Stevens, 8 Perla Lane, Los Verdes Park and representing both
homeowner associations, was concerned about traffic circulation and
necessary stop signs in the event that the overpass went through.
Warren Sinsheimer, 1782 Southwood Drive and former president of the Mozart
Festival, also spoke to the need of a performing arts auditorium and hoped
that the Council could see fit to support its location in the downtown
area.
Ken Schwartz, 201 Buena Vista, spoke to several areas regarding
transportation and the interchange. He would urge Council's support of
the overpass. He felt that it would improve the public safety, security,
help traffic flow and would be a help to relieve pressure off of Madonna
Road. With regard to flooding, having served on the Council in 1973 when
the flood hit, he felt that it was important that the Flood Plan be
followed as he felt it was an important step for alleviating the
flooding. He, too, was concerned about the environmental impacts. He
felt that a well- designed proposal would be the key for helping of future
flooding. He also spoke in support of the Mission Plaza Extension. He
would have preferred to see the Library /Community Center at that site
rather than its present proposed location. He, too, would like to see the
' facility plan show a cultural center, somewhere, for the future. He did
question why the CFP did not include any discussion on future water,
sidewalk improvements or undergrounding.
Deborah Spatafore, 1790 San Luis Drive, agreed with previous speakers with
regard to the importance of providing for a performing arts center.
Myron Graham echoed comments by previous speakers for the support of an
auditorium.
Mayor Biliig declared the public hearing closed.
Dave Romero, Public Works Director, responded to comments with regard to
storm drainage and long -range flood problems, the street widening on
Higuera and the Evans Building which would have to to be demolished in
order for the widening to take place. He stated that Los Osos Valley Road
overcrossing was supported by staff.
The Council then went through each item one -by -one reaching consensus
(please see the CFP in the City Clerk's Office for individual notations on
each). Additional monies were approved for a $25,000 feasibility study to
review possible locations and funding sources for a performing arts
center. It was general consensus that the final 1984 -85 plan come back at
the next Council meeting with the amendments as discussed this evening.
Further, that conceptual approval of the remaining five -year plan be
given, with actual appropriations for the 1985 -86 being continued to the
budget discussions in May and June (5 -0).
12:05 a.m. Mayor Billig declared a recess.
12:10 a.m. City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present.
5. MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (File #702)
Council considered a resolution that would create the positions of Public
Safety Director, Chief of Fire Services and Chief of Police Services.
City Council Minutes - Tuesday, February 19, 1985 - 7:00 p.m. Page 6
Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer, briefly reviewed the agenda report
and how the consolidation of the Police and Fire Departments was
structured. It was staff's recommendation that Council adopt the
resolution which would authorize the creation of the Public Safety
Director, Chief of Fire Services and Chief of Police Services. The Public
Safety Director would be filled by the current Fire Chief, Mike Dolder;
Chief of Fire Services being held by the current Fire Marshal, George
Truppelli; and Chief of Police Services by Captain Don Englert. He also
reviewed the communication received today by the Police Officer's
Association with their concerns of the proposed merger.
Roger Neuman, Police Chief, spoke in support of the proposed merger and
his feelings why this could now work.
Mayor Billig asked for public comment.
Dr. Robert Hallon, Clinical Psychologist, stated that he had concerns
about the merger, feeling that there was not sufficient information
available for a decision to be made at this time. He would have like to
have seen more specificity. He questioned why the consolidation should
take place when the Police and Fire Departments were already excellently
run organizations and if in fact there were problems within those
organizations was there no way that those problems could be addressed
without the need for the consolidation of the higher management
positions. He agreed that the consolidation of the technical services and
administrative functions could be done but did not feel that the entire
organizations needed to be restructured for that purpose.
Councilman Dunin stated that he wished to support it and yet did not feel
that there was sufficient information available. He was not totally
comfortable with the need for the consolidation and was afraid he would be
unable to support it at this time.
Mayor Billig also expressed some concerns about the lack of information,
but would support it. She felt it inappropriate that if the consolidation
were to go, it should have full Council backing of the proposal.
Paul Lanspery, City Administrative Officer, asked the Council that unless
they could support it unanimously, he would feel more comfortable about
having this item continued until that information could be made available.
Councilmembers Griffin, Dovey and Settle stated they would support the
recommended action.
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilwoman Dove y, to adopt
Resolution No. 5625 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo creating the three management positions with the
amendments as submitted by Councilman Griffin. Resolution adopted on a
4 -1 vote, Councilman Dunin voting no.
C O M
A -1 On motion of Mayor Billi;
No. 5622 (1985 Series), a rest
Luis Obispo be adopted to set
granting a franchise to Union
adopted unanimously (5 -0).
M U N I C A T I 0 N S
i, seconded by Councilman Settle, Resolution
)lution of the Council of the City of San
the public hearing for consideration of
Oil Company as recommended. Resolution
C -1 Council noticed that the Klokke property which was proposed for
acquisition for a parking lot had been sold.
C -2 Roger Picquet, City Attorney stated that the Council had taken action
at its meeting of 2 -11 -85 to grant additional compensation for the City
Attorney by providing housing assistance with a low- interest loan for his
residence.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Billig adjourned the meeting at 1:48 a.m. to..- day, February 25, 1985,
4:00 p.m. for discussion of transfer density ri hts and office zoning and
use.
kamela Voges, C y Jerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 4 -16 -85