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Home My WebLink About04/16/1985City Council. Minutes _ - Tuesdav,..April 16, 1985 -'-7: 00 P.m,4 Page .2' City Staff Present: Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer; Roger Picquet, City Attorney; Pamela Voges, City Clerk; Toby Ross, Community Development Director; Dave Romero, Public Works Director; Geoff Grote, Assistant Administrative Officer; Don Englert, Chief of Police Services; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer C O N S E N T A G E N D A On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved as recommended by the City Administrative Officer (5 -0), with the exception of item C -6, Councilman Dunin voting no. The following actions taken as indicated: C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES Minutes of Tuesday, February 19, 1985 - 7:00 p.m.; Monday, February 25, 1985 - 4:00 p.m.; Monday, March 4, 1985 - 12:10 p.m.; Tuesday, March 5, 1985 - 7:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, March 19, 1985 - 7:00 p.m. were approved as amended. C -2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATE Contract pay estimate for the Corporation Yard Project, City Plan No. F -21A was approved and ordered paid as recommended. C -3 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - M. FRICIA (File #189) 1 Claim against the City by Michael Fricia in the amount of $151.46 for damage to automobile tire allegedly caused by improperly maintained city . storm drain was denied as recommended. C -4 HOUSING AUTHORITY LOAN APPLICATIONS (File #421) ' Resolution Nos. 5653 and 5654 (1985 Series), resolutions of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo were adopted approving applications of the Housing Authority for preliminary loans for low -rent public housing as recommended. C -5 USE OF SOFTBALL FIELDS - RANCHO EL CHORRO PARK (File #801) Resolution No. 5655 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo was adopted approving an agreement with the County for the Recreation Department's use of softball fields at Rancho E1 Chorro Park through August 30, 1985, as recommended. C -6 TRAFFIC WORK ORDERS Resolution No. 5656 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo was adopted approving traffic work orders for the period of January 1, 1985, through March 31, 1985, as recommended. Resolution adopted on a 4 -1 vote, Councilman Dunin voting no. C -7 FEDERAL AID URBAN FUNDING (File #1142) Resolution No. 5657 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City ' of San Luis Obispo was adopted approving cooperative process for determining project priorities for FAU funding as recommended. Resolution No. 5658 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo was adopted requesting the State Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration to approve FAU projects for the city as recommended. @lay_ Council-„Minutes, -• Tuesday, April 16, 1985.7- 7.:_00,p.n: _Page 3 C -8 AWARD OF BID - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT REPAIR'(File #85 -05) Resolution No. 5659 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo was adopted awarding contract to R. Baker, Inc., in the amount of $38,600 for "Wastewater.Treatment Plant, Digester #2 Repair Project," City Plan No. F -16, as recommended. C -9 AWARD OF BID - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EMPTY & CLEAN (File #85 -04) Resolution No. 5660 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo was adopted awarding contract to National Plant Services, Inc., in the amount of $10,950 for "Wastewater Treatment Plant Digest #2 Empty & Clean,." City Plan No. H -01S, as recommended. C -10 AWARD OF BID - STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (File #85 -03) Resolution No. 5661 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo was adopted awarding contract to R. Burke, Inc., in the amount of $55,906 for "Storm Drain Improvement Project in Santa Rosa and Leff Streets," City Plan No. E -06, as recommended. A D V I S O R Y B 0 D Y A P P O I N T M E N T S A. HOUSING AUTHORITY APPOINTMENTS (File #125) On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Settle, to appoint Alice M. Martin, representing the elderly, and Joe Resendez, representing families, to the Housing Authority to fill two tenant vacancies; terms are for two years expiring 3- 31 -87. Motion carried unanimously (5 -0). A -1 MOBILEHOME RENT REVIEW BOARD APPOINTMENTS (File #125). On motion of Councilwoman Dove y, seconded by Mayor Billig, to reappoint Thomas Swem and Dennis Wheeler to the Mobilehome Rent Review Board; terms are for two years expiring 3- 31 -87. Motion carried unanimously (5 -0). C O U N C I L R E P O R T S B. REPORT OF ACTIVITIES BY STANDING COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES Councilmembers reported on recent activities or actions taken by the following: 1. Area Coordinating Council Councilwoman Dovey 2. County Water Advisory Committee Mayor Billig 3. North Coastal Transportation Councilman Griffin 4. Whale Rock Commission Mayor Billig 5. Zone 9 Advisory Committee Councilman Dunin Mayor Billig was directed to write a letter with regard to Zone 9, CMC, and CCC thanking them for their efforts in the Streambed Clearance Program (5 -0). P U B L I C H.E A R I N G S 1. UNION OIL FRANCHISE (File. #145) Council held a public hearing to consider final-passage of-Ordinance,No. 1038, granting.a 25 -year franchise to Union Oil Company (continued from. 8- 21 -84, 9- 18 -84, 10 -2 -84, 10 -16- 84-,.2- 19 -85, 3 -19 -85 and 4- 2 -85). , Dave Romero, Public Works Director,::br.iefly.reviewed the agenda report recommending Council give final passage as recommended by staff. Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.: .No one:spoke for or against the proposed ordinance. Mayor Billig declared theipublic hearing closed. On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, final passage-was given to Ordinance No. 1038 - granting a 25 -year franchise to Union Oil Company as recommended (5 -0). City.Council;MinuLes - .Tuesday,- April 16, 1985 - 7600 p,m._Page_4. 2. PARKING METER HOLIDAYS (File #552) Council held a public hearing to consider final passage of Ordinance No. 1037, amending the Municipal Code for consistency regarding legal state and city holidays observed for parking :meter enforcement (continued from. 2 -5 -85 and 4- 2 -85). Don Engler t, Chief of Police Services, briefly reviewed the agenda report recommending Council give final passage to Ordinance No. 1037 to revise the meter enforcement holidays as recommended. Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for.or against the proposed ordinance. Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Settle, final passage was given to Ordinance No. 1037, amending the Municipal Code for consistency regarding legal state and city holidays observed for parking meter enforcement as recommended (5 -0). 3. SIDEWALK REPAIRS (File #533) Council held a public hearing to consider a resolution confirming costs to property owners of sidewalk repairs conducted under the 1911 Act in various areas of the City. Dave Romero, Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda report recommending that the Council adopt the resolution which would confirm costs to four property owners who had not yet paid. Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. Bill Walter, 1275 Murray Street, stated that he has furnished some of the public improvements himself and would, therefore, like his assessment I lowered to reflect this. Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed. After brief discussion and on motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, Resolution No. 5662 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo was adopted confirming costs with the amendment to postpone a decision on property at 1275 Murray Street until the Public Works Department can make a determination as to the proper cost. Resolution adopted unanimously (5 -0). Staff was also directed to report back on assessment for 1275 Murray Street continuing this hearing to May 7, 1985 (5 -0). 4. TENTATIVE MAP - TRACT 1229 (File #410 -1229) Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommendation to grant tentative map approval for Tract 1229 (Willowbrook), creating a 56 -unit residential air -space condominium located at 3985 Hollyhock Way and 4036 Pointsettia Street; R -2 -SP zone; Santa Lucia Hills, Inc., subdivider. Toby Ross, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution approving the tentative map subject to the findings and conditions as recommended. ' Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.. , John French, representing Santa Lucia Hills, Inc., at 1160 Marsh Street, stated that he agreed with the staff recommendation and would be available for any questions. Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Mayor.Billig, seconded by Councilman Settle, Resolution No. 5663 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo was adopted approving tentative map for Tract 1229 as recommended (5 -0). City Xouncil:Minjut,es - Tuesday, April 16, Councilmembers gave favorable comments with regard:to the design of the proposed project. 7:55 p.m. Councilman Griffin left the meeting. B U S I.N E S S. I T E M S 5. DOWNTOWN BEAUTIFICATION PHASE II PROGRAM (File #477) Council considered an alternative design for Phase II of the Downtown Beautification Program, estimated to cost $120,000. Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council approve the revised Phase II design, Alternative B, and direct staff to return with the revised plans and specifications for Council approval. Mayor Billig asked for public comment. None was forthcoming. Mayor Billig stated that she had received -a communication from the Business Improvement Association supporting the theme-'of-the Mission Style Sidewalks and the concept of the bulb -outs. They were supportive of this program and were granting $10,000 to the city to aid.in funding these projects. After brief discussion and on motion of Mayor Billig, seconded by Councilman Settle, Council approved the Alternative B design as recommended, with staff directed to prepare the revised plans and specifications for Council review and approval, Councilman Griffin absent (4 -0 -1). 6. TRAFFIC WARRANT REPORT (File #773) Council considered a resolution establishing policy for traffic signal installations to be consistent with Caltrans Traffic Manual. Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution which would establish the policy for traffic signal installations as recommended. After brief discussion and on motion of .Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilwoman Dove y, Resolution No. 5664 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo was adopted establishing policy for traffic signal installations.to be consistent with Caltrans Traffic Manual as recommended. Resolution adopted unanimously, Councilman Griffin absent (4 -0). 7. HERITAGE TREE PROGRAM (File #505) Council considered establishing a Heritage Tree Program for the city. Dave.Romero, Public Works Director,•reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council review and adopt by motion.the proposed Heritage Tree Program for.the city. He.then showed slides of the various trees being recommended. Mayor Billig asked for public comment. Jerry Emery spoke on behalf of the Tree Committee-stating that this was a worthwhile program and he would also urge Council's support. On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Settle, to establish the Heritage Tree Program as recommended, with staff directed to pursue designation of the 15 trees as listed. Motion carried with Councilman Griffin absent (4 -0 -1). C 0 M M U_N I C A T I 0 N S. C -1 Council supported a draft letter to be sent by Mayor Billig to the California Secretary of Environmental Affairs regarding comments on proposed OCS leases. City ,Council 'Minutes .�— _ Tuesday, April 16, 1985' =.:7:.00 .6.m.` -Page :6-.,',_ C -2 Staff directed to write a letter to Unity Church reaffirming Council's policy not to allow vending wagon except on a special event basis. Staff also directed to amend the Mission Plaza ordinance to be consistent with Council's policy. C -3 Council asked to consider how to handle additional business that goes after 11:00 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Billig adjourned the meeting to Monday, April 22, 1985, at 12:10 p.m.. e Voges,. City Alerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 5 -7 -85 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 M I N U T E S ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING.OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONDAY, APRIL 22, 1985 - 12:10 P.M. COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA STUDY SESSION 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; Roger Picquet, City Attorney; Pamela Voges, City_Clerk; Dave Romero, Public Works Director; Geoff Grote, Assistant Administrative Officer; Roberta Goddard, Finance Director; Bill Hetland, Utilities Manager; Hal Fones, Utilities Engineer; Chip Short, Water Plant Supervisor 1. WATER UPDATE (File #517) Bill Hetland, Utilities Manager, and Hal Fones, Utilities Engineer; provided three Council agenda reports reviewing the status of the city's water management plan, water resources status, and a policy statement for estimating yearly water usage. Staff was not recommending that Council take action at this time but rather to review the reports and offer questions and direction. Staff was requesting that Council review the policy statement philosophy with direction to staff to finalize and bring back the report for formal approval. ' In addition to the three staff reports, hand -outs were given to the Council which explained in more detail the water management plan and existing water supplies (copies of these reports available in file #517). Comments from the audience were received as follows: Robert Planters was concerned with whether water rationing had been considered in San Luis Obispo.