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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1985 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers '
Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Ron Dunin, Robert Griffin and Mayor
Melanie C. Billig
Absent: Vice -Mayor Allen K. Settle
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;
Mike Dolder, Public Safety Director; Geoff Grote, Assistant
Administrative Officer; Steve Henderson, Assistant to
Administrative Officer; Roberta Goddard, Finance Director;
Terry Sanville, Principal Planner; Glen Matteson, Associate
Planner
C O N S E N T A G E N D A
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the Consent
Agenda was unanimously approved as recommended by the City Administrative
Officer on a 4 -0 -1 vote, with the exception of items C -2 and C -8.
Vice -Mayor Settle absent. The following actions taken as indicated:
C -1 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - G. BATTAGLINI (File #189)
Claim against the City by Giuseppe Battaglini in the amount of $1,100 for
damage to front and rear wheels of automobile allegedly caused by
improperly placed manhole cover in City street was denied as recommended
(4 -0 -1).
C -2 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - L. POCOCK & R. HIGH (File #189)
Claims pulled from the agenda (4 -0 -1).
C -3 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - OLD GARDEN CREEK
Plans and specifications approved for "Old Garden Creek Drainage Channel
Lining, Foothill Blvd. to 200' Southerly," City Plan No. J -11H; bid
estimate $46,800, without contingencies and staff authorized to advertise
for bids as recommended (4 -0 -1).
C -4 SAILBOARD INSTRUCTION /CONCESSION AGREEMENT (File #881)
Resolution No. 5673 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo was adopted as recommended approving an agreement
between the City and Mountain Air Sports, Inc., to conduct sailboard
instruction and equipment rental concession at Laguna Lake Park (4 -0 -1).
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C -5 SALE OF CITY PROPERTY (File #165)
Resolution No. 5674 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo was adopted declaring city property at 642 Emily Street
surplus, sale authorized and staff directed to advertise for bids as
recommended (4 -0 -1).
City Council Minutes - Tuesday, May 21, 1985 - 7:00 p.m. Page 2
C -6 PROPERTY TAX REVENUE (File #295)
Resolution No. 5675 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo was adopted accepting negotiated exchange of property
tax revenue and annual tax increment with the County as recommended (4 -0 -1).
C -7 TRAFFIC SIGNAL PLANS (File #1144)
1) Plans approved for traffic signal installations at Tank Farm Road and
Higuera Street and at San Luis Drive and Johnson Avenue as recommended.
2) Resolution No. 5676 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the
City of San Luis Obispo was adopted as recommended approving an agreement
with Caltrans regarding federal aid funding for traffic signal
installation at Tank Farm Road and Higuera Street and at San Luis Drive
and Johnson Avenue (estimated total cost $187,050) (4 -0 -1).
3) Resolution No. 5677 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the
City of San Luis Obispo was adopted as recommended transferring
developer's contribution ($20,000) and unappropriated sales tax funds
($10,000) to the project accounts (4 -0 -1).
C -8 TRANSIT COACHES (File #153)
A) Resolution No. 5678 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the
City of San Luis Obispo was adopted as recommended executing agreement for
an UMTA Section 18 grant (4 -0 -1).
B) Resolution No. 5679 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the
City of San Luis Obispo was adopted approving bid package for the contract
to furnish transit coaches as amended and staff authorized to advertise
for bids as recommended (4 -0 -1).
Councilman Griffin proposed with Council concurrence that the RFP include
a statement which would stress that although the City may assume a diesel
engine will be required, the City would encourage proposals with engines
using clean- burning alternative fuels, such as compressed natural gas.
P U B L I C H E A R I N G S
1. HRC GRANTS -IN -AID FUNDING (File #1041)
Council held a public hearing to consider Human Relations Commission
recommendations on grants -in -aid funding for fiscal year 1985 -86 to 14
organizations, giving conceptual approval as indicated:
Budget
Conceptually
Requested
Subcommittee
Commission
Approved
1.
Family Services
Center
$ 4,800
$ 3,625
$ 3,625
$ 3,625
2.
Senior Programs &
Services /RSVP
825
825
825
825
3.
SLO County Health
Commission
5,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
4.
Hotline
9,250
8,500
81500
8,500
5.
Mental Health Assoc.
5,700
4,200
4,200
4,200
6.
Salvation Army
20,000
20,000
18,000
18,000
7.
Economic Opportunity
Commission
900
0
500
8.
People's Kitchen
1,250
1,250
1,250
1,250
9.
YMCA
1,000
11000
0
0
10.
Child Development
Center
15,233
10,000
10,000
10,000
11.
Casa Solana
8,525
6,750
6,750
6,750
12.
Rape Crisis Center
850
850
850
850
13.
Alliance For The
Mentally Ill
12,140
0
0
0
14.
Ongoing Access to
Recreational Sports
8,000
0
2,500
Totals
$93,473
$60,000
$60,000
$57,000
City Council Minutes - Tuesday, May 21, 1985 - 7:00 p.m. Page 3
Steve Henderson, Assistant to the Administrative Officer, briefly reviewed
the requests stating that it was the recommendation of the HRC to
authorize staff to develop final contracts with each agency as recommended
in the total amount of $60,000.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Joseph Kasparowitz. Chairman of the Human Relations Commission, reviewed
the HRC's hearing process and stated that this was the smoothest processes
that he had ever been involved with.
Al Thompson, R.S.V.P. Representative, reviewed their funding request.
Carol Anderson, Lieutenant with the Salvation Army, responded to questions
by Council.
Kathy Holmes, Acting Director of the senior programs for the Economic
Opportunity Commission, was also available for questions.
Terri Rebenstorf, Coordinator for OARS, spoke in support of their program.
Upon general consensus Council gave conceptual approval to amounts
indicated in above listed columns with additional comments as noted.
Item 4 - Hotline. $8,500 approved. Should additional funds be required,
report to be made back to Council.
Item 6 - Salvation Army. $18,000 approved. Should additional funds be
required, report to be made back to Council.
*Item 7 and 14 - Economic Opportunity Commission and Ongoing Access to
Recreational Sports referred to the Human Relations Commission Chairperson
and the City Council Subcommittee for report back to the Council with
additional financial information.
See final contracts to come back at a future Council meeting for adoption
(4 -0 -1).
8:00 p.m. Mayor Billig declared a recess. 8:05 p.m. City Council
reconvened, Vice -Mayor Settle absent.
2. SAN LUIS MALL FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (File #416)
Council held a public hearing to consider the final development plan for
the San Luis Mall project.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report
stating that the Council was being asked to: 1) approve the final
development plan; 2) authorize staff to work with the applicant to
initiate formation of an assessment district: and 3) indicate whether or
not Council favors including a movie theatre within the mall project.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Bill Bird, developer, reviewed the revised proposal highlighting some of
the major changes, i.e. Gottchalks would not have an automotive garage;
the reduction of the hotel site, although the number of rooms had
increased; additional landscaping between Highway 101 and the project, and
a theatre concept possibility.
Morgan Burkett, 1106 Oceanaire and representing the hotel developer,
reviewed the hotel changes, the additions to the conference room space,
support of the theatrical areas, and the performing arts functions
proposed in the atrium. The grand opening would be geared towards giving
additional funds towards a future performing arts center.
Dave Garth, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in.
support of the request for increased rooms and conference space. He also
felt it was a plus that the retail space had been decreased thereby
minimizing the effect to the downtown area. The Chamber was in support of
the movie theatre concept for the mall.
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Larry Molin, landscape architect, reviewed the finalizing of the
landscaping plans stating they would be forthcoming in the next couple of
weeks. They were attempting to achieve a central coast atmosphere.
Bill Bird asked the Council if they would be supportive of allowing the
billboard to remain on the building site for one year.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
Councilwoman Dovey could support the staff recommendation for the
reduction of the size in the hotel.
Councilman Dunin was pleased to see conditions 10 and 11 resolved. He
felt that condition 30 -B, regarding the dedication of right -of -way for
freeway access at Zozobra Lane, could be resolved with the property
owners. He would be supportive of reducing the sidewalk width from 10 to 8
feet. He would like to see that the motorcycle spaces for parking not be
limited to one area but scattered throughout the parking areas. He would
not support the lockers. He was in support of the additional rooms as
redesigned.
Councilman Griffin stated he would support everything except for the tree
line as currently configured and also could not support leaving the
transformers exposed.
Mayor Billig would support shifting of the hotel building to provide more
distance between Highway 101 and the proposed site as recommended by
staff. She supported natural air circulation and the mechanical devices
to allow for better ventilation.. She also supported the recommended solar
solution, the lockers and the reduction of the sidewalks from 10 to 8
feet. She would .urge that the landscaping around E1 Mercado be as
maximized as possible. She could not support the billboard request.
Upon Council consensus the billboard would not be allowed (3 -1 -1,
Councilman Dunin voting no).
After discussion and on motion of Councilwoman Dove y, seconded by
Councilman Griffin, to continue consideration of approval of the final
development plan to allow staff to prepare a resolution approving the
final plan with conditions as revised by Council discussion., Motion
carried on a 3 -1 -1 vote, Councilman Dunin voting no, Vice -Mayor Settle
absent.
B. BRIDGE PROJECT FINANCING
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council authorized
staff to work with the applicant to initiate the formation of an
assessment district as recommended (.4 -0 -1).
C. THEATRE CONCEPT REVIEW
Councilwoman Dove y was not supportive. She felt that there would be no
additional benefit as it would require additional parking.
Councilman Dunin felt it was a great opportunity for the city. He would
not like to see the possibility hamper the entire project by not allowing
this additional request.
' Councilman Griffin would prefer to explore the concept of the theatre
without committing to it at this time as he was not supportive of
expanding the acreage which may be required. Using a mixed- parking-
concept approach had possibilities.
Mayor Billig stated she was luke -warm as far as the possibility of
additional theatres. She was not interested in annexing the property in
order to allow this to occur. She thought it could possibly be made a
part-of the mixed -use idea since Downtown Goals statement says that
downtown shall be the entertainment center. She would also suggest that
an endowment fund be set up for downtown by the developer.
City Council Minutes - Tuesday, May 21, 1985 - 7:00 p.m. Page 5
Upon general consensus the San Luis Mall final development plan was
continued to the next earliest meeting (4 -0 -1).
10:15 p.m. Mayor Billig declared a recess. 10:25 p.m. City Council
reconvened, Vice -Mayor Settle absent.
3. HISTORICAL PRESERVATION GUIDELINES (File #457)
Council held a public hearing to consider establishing Historical
Preservation Guidelines (continued from 8- 13 -84, 10 -1 -84 and 12- 3 -84). '
Terry Sanville, Principal Planner, briefly reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution establishing the
Historical Preservation Guidelines.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Sandy Merriam, Chairman of the Cultural Heritage Committee, reviewed
comments and recommendations their committee had made speaking in support
of it.
Elena -Marie Koster, representing the B.I.A., stated that they were in
support of the concept, however, they were concerned about the addition of
an additional review body.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
After brief discussion and on motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by
Mayor Billig, Resolution No. 5680 (1985 Series), a resolution of the
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo was adopted establishing Historical
Preservation Guidelines with minor amendments as stated by Council (4 -0 -1,
Vice -Mayor Settle absent).
4. SOUTHWOOD DRIVE /JOHNSON AVENUE GP /R 1200 - GP 1212 (File #463) ,
Council held a public hearing to consider amending the land use element
map to change the designation from medium - density residential (R -2) to
Office (0) and consider a Planning Commission recommendation to rezone
property at 1490 Southwood Drive from medium - density residential (R -2) to
Office with special considerations (0 -S); Morris & Dee Insurance,
applicant.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda
report with the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution in packet
labeled "B" which would deny the general plan amendments, both text and
map.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Marvin Dee, 2549 Spyglass Drive, Pismo Beach, whose business is located at
1129 Pacific Street, reviewed the project and their reasons for requesting
expansion at this location.
Howard Chong, 1872 Country Place, Ojai, spoke on behalf of the property
owners in support of Mr. Dee's request to expand his offices. He reviewed
the history of the site and the fact that it had always been either office
or commercially designated until the general plan amendment in 1977.
Throughout that period of time, it was being utilized on a temporary use
permit by similar related uses. 1
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Dove y, seconded by Mayor Billig, that Resolution
No. 5681 "B" (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo be adopted denying general plan amendments text and map.
Councilwoman Dovey did not feel this was an appropriate office use area,
and it was unfortunate but that it should never have been used this way to
begin with. She would like to see it in some kind of residential form.
Councilman Dunin felt that there was a need to relax office standards in
the city, and he would support the applicant's request.
City Council Minutes - Tuesday, May 21, 1985_- 7:00 p.m. Page 6
Councilman Griffin stated that he could not support the amendment.to the
land use element. He would like to look again at the densities and the
appropriate location for offices. He was sympathetic to the applicant
that he was not in a position to expand at his present location. He
recognized that it would be very expensive to tear down the existing
building on the Johnson Avenue site for residential at a later time if
this was what is determined the best land use for that site.
Mayor Billig agreed with fellow Councilmembers that this would be an
inappropriate place for offices, felt it would be spot zoning and,
therefore, would support denial.
Motion passed on a 3 -1 -1 vote, Councilman Dunin voting no, Vice -Mayor
Settle absent.
5. PROPOSED SUBDIVISION - TRACT 1272 (File #410 -1272)
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission
recommendation to grant tentative map approval for Tract 1272, creating a
14 -lot residential subdivision located at 2377 Flora Street and 2348 &
2410 Johnson Avenue; R -1 zone; Miller, Gelinas & Bravo, subdividers.
Glen Matteson, Associate Planner, reviewed the agenda report stating that
the recommended action was to adopt the resolution which would affirm a
negative declaration of environmental impact and approve the tentative map
with findings, conditions and exceptions as recommended by the Planning
Commission, including a reduction to 14 lots.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Joe Boud, representing the property owners, reviewed the project and the
process they needed to go through in.an effort to make the best use of
these properties. This required three owners to work together with city
staff to develop the proposal. He addressed some concerns made by Council
' during the discussion as far as drainage, flooding aspects and their
mitigation.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Dunin was concerned that the drainage problem could not be
resolved and would prefer that at least the lots go to ARC for review, and
he also would ask that no home be over one story high.
Councilman Griffin stated that the city's policy was for infill of
existing lots. He would support the project. He did have concerns with
conditions 9 and 11 and would require that the grading plan be submitted
to the Community Development Director or the Public Works Director for
approval or be brought back to Council for approval.
Councilwoman Dove y was uncomfortable with the project in general. She was
concerned about drainage, possibly this could be resolved if it was
mitigated to the satisfaction of the city engineer. She would support the
reduction to 14 lots, rather than the requested 15.
Mayor Billig stated she could not make the findings. She too was
concerned with the drainage as was Councilman Dunin. She also had
concerns about the parking and grading issues. She would require ARC
approval for the houses. She would like to see the degree of grading
addressed and some mitigation for the parking issue in some way to provide
on -site parking and different language with regard to the drainage issue.
Michael Hodge, representing the developers, spoke to the drainage issue.
He felt that it would be extremely minimal and would not be a problem.
The Council then generally discussed the pros and cons and how this might
be best dealt with.
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, to continue
this item to date certain June 4, 1985, to allow the developers and staff
to resolve some of these issues. Motion carried on a 4 -0 -1 vote,
Vice -Mayor Settle absent.
City Council Minutes - Tuesday, May 21-, 1985 - 7:00 p.m. Page 7
6. TENTATIVE MAP TIME EXTENSION - TRACT 1117 (File #410 -1117)
Council held a public hearing to consider a resolution granting a 12 -month
time extension of the tentative map for Tract 1117, creating a 9 -unit
residential air -space condominium complex located at 411 Foothill Blvd.;
R -2 zone; John King, subdivider.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report
stating that the recommended action was to allow the time extension
request subject to all findings and conditions of previous tentative map
approval.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or
against the proposed extension. Mayor Billig declared the public hearing
closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Dove y, seconded by Councilman Griffin,
Resolution No. 5682 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo was adopted approving one -year time extension for Tract
1117 as recommended by staff. Motion carried on a 4 -0 -1 vote, Vice -Mayor
Settle absent.
7. REQUEST FOR EASEMENT ON CITY PROPERTY (File #402)
Consideration of a request to grant easement on City property (City
parking lot no. 11) to allow installation of a stairway and balcony at 848
Monterey Street; Karl Kundert, applicant, was continued to future Council
meeting by general consensus (4 -0 -1).
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
C -1 Mayor acknowledged letter received from Trans -King Transmission in
appreciation of Planning.:Department's handling of a recent planning
application.
C -2 Mayor acknowledged letter received from Lamp Lighter Motel in
appreciation of San Luis Obispo Police Department's efforts regarding
incident at motel.
C -3 Mayor reviewed resolution.being supported by County.Mayor's-.group .
regarding California Legislature to hold hearings regarding concerns of
radioactive fuel transportation and related Diablo Canyon nuclear plant
storage of radioactive fuels. Mayor stated she would report back on
action taken by the Mayor's group.
There being no fur
Billig adjourned t
business to come before the City Council, Mayor
ptingwat/ 2:10 a.m. to Tuesday, May 28, 1985, at 4:00 pm.
la Voges; City Alerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 7 -2 -85
M I N U T E S
.ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
TUESDAY,"MAY 28, 1985- 4:00 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 and Mayor
Melanie C. Billig
Absent: Vice -Mayor Allen K. Settle
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