HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/17/1985CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1985 - 7:00 P.M. PAGE 2
C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Council minutes of Thursday, August 15, 1985 - 12:00 noon approved as
amended (5 -0).
C -2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES
Contract pay estimates approved and ordered paid for "Waterline
Improvement Project, Hillcrest Place - Grove to Park Avenue; Park Avenue -
Wilson to Mill," City Plan No. H03P as recommended (5 -0).
C -3 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - KARAM (File #189)
Claim against the City by Raymond Karam in the amount of $162 for
reimbursement of expenses in connection with a parking ticket violation
was denied as recommended (5 -0).
C -4 REPORT ON BIDS - SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT (File #85 -18)
Resolution No. 5790 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo was adopted as recommended awarding contract to Madonna
Construction Co. in the amount of $59,925 for "Sewage Treatment Plant
Paving Project," City Plan No. F -20; bid estimate $65,000, without
contingencies (5 -0).
C -5 HUMAN SERVICES (File #1011)
Resolution No. 5791 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo was adopted approving contract with the Salvation Army
in the amount of $18,000 for fiscal year 1985 -86 as recommended (5 -0).
C -6 PERSONNEL SERVICES (File #601)
Resolution No. 5792 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo was adopted approving agreement with Cal Poly for work
study program ($7,500) as recommended (5 -0).
C -7 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES (File #401)
Staff authorized to negotiate final contract with William Wittmeyer for
construction inspection services for a one -year period July 1, 1985,
through June 30, 1986, (budgeted amount $45,000) as recommended (5 -0).
C -8 PERFORMING ARTS FACILITY (File #854)
CAO authorized to negotiate with Hall, Goodhue, Haisley and Barker to
provide consultant services for assessing the siting, financing, major
features, operations and long -term maintenance for a community performing
arts facility (continued from 8 -6 -85) as recommended (5 -0).
C -9 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - SAN LUIS MALL (File #416)
Staff authorized to enter into agreement with bond cousel for public
improvements in conjunction with the San Luis Mall as recommended (5 -0).
P U B L I C H E A R I N G S
1. APPEAL PROVISIONS (File #407)
Council held a public hearing to consider granting final passage to
Ordinance No. 1044, amending the Municipal Code concerning appeal
provisions regarding third party appeals (continued from 9- 3 -85).
Roger Picquet, City Attorney, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council give final passage to 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.
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On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, Ordinance
No. 1044 was given final passage as recommended (5 -0).
2. PROPOSED SUBDIVISION - TRACT 1310 (File #410 -1310)
Council continued its public hearing to consider granting tentative map
approval for Tract 1310, creating a 9 -unit residential air -space
condominium at 3100 Johnson Avenue; Jim Dummit, subdivider; R -1 zone
(continued from 8- 6 -85).
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda
report with the recommendation that Council adopt a revised resolution
which would approve the tentative tract map based on findings and subject
to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Mayor Billie declared the public hearing open.
Terry Simons, representing Mr. Dummit, reviewed the revised proposal
pursuant to their letter dated August 28, 1985, in which they re- evaluated
their proposal in light of the concerns raised by the Council. They
selected various mitigation measures that they felt would satisfy those
concerns.
Gordon Paul, 3160 Johnson Avenue and an adjacent property owner, stated
that Mr. Dummit had verbally agreed to put in additional landscaping
between the two properties for an additional barrier effect. He also
questioned whether a playground would go in that area, to which Mr. Ross
stated there was no proposal for a playground. With that exception, Mr.
Paul would be supportive of the project.
Mrs. Alice Paul, 3160 Johnson Avenue, also spoke in support of the
project.
Mayor Billie declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Settle stated he still had problems with the project,
particularly with regard to the density, height and scope of the project.
He was also concerned as to how it would affect the character the
neighborhood.
Mayor Billie agreed and felt that it was architecturally well designed,
however, the site plan could have been improved.
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Dove y, Resolution
No. 5793 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo was adopted approving tentative map for Tract 1310 with
amendment to add condition #23 as it related to the planting of trees on
the southeast boundary line for the adjacent property owner (5 -0).
Councilman Griffin stated that in light of the concerns with regard to the
standards applied to this development, he would suggest review of these
standards in the near future.
Mayor Billie agreed.
3. APPEAL - SANDS MOTEL (File #407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Jess Norris of a
decision by the Hearing Officer to grant tentative map approval for Minor
Subdivision No. 85 -226 to combine 8 lots and portions of two lots into one
lot at 1930 Monterey Street (Sands Motel); C -T zone.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda
report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution to deny the
appeal and uphold the Hearing Officer's action with amendments, to the
resolution contained in the agenda packet, which would allow for 1) a
certificate of compliance to be submitted in lieu of the final map and;
2) allow the subdivider to dedicate right -of -way for future street
widening or meet the requirement by paying the city an amount equal to the
appraised value of the dedication.
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7:40 p.m. Mayor Billig declared a recess. 7:50 p.m. City Council
reconvened, all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Jess Norris, appellant, spoke in support of his appeal and reviewed the
project since its inception and explained that his primary concern was
that he could not meet the requirements being asked by staff as he was not
owner of the subject property. He stated he was not supportive of paying
1 for the dedication of the property as no plan lines had been adopted for
Monterey Street but if this was the only way to meet the conditions, he
would be willing to abide by them.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Dove y, seconded by Mayor Billig, Resolution No.
5794 (1985 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo was adopted denying the appeal and upholding the Hearing Officer's
decision to.grant tentative map for MS 85 -226 as amended this evening and
including minor wording changes made by Councilman Griffin (5 -0).
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Mayor Billig, to direct staff
to bring back within 60 days the Broad Street plan line for determination.
After discussion the motion was amended to direct staff to bring back a
progress report within 90 days reviewing how plan lines for the Monterey
and Broad Street areas interface with other circulation element policies
(5 -0).
4. ENERGY CONSERVATION (File #494)
Council considered an ordinance amending the Municipal Code entitled
"Solar Water Heating Regulations" regarding roof jacks for installing
solar water heating systems; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda
report with the recommendation that Council introduce the ordinance to
print repealing the requirement for roof penetrations for solar water
heating systems, as recommended.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
John French spoke in support of the ordinance.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Dove y, seconded by Councilman Settle, Ordinance
No. 1045 (1985 Series), an ordinance of the Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo was introduced to print amending the solar water heating
regulations as recommended (5 -0).
C 0 M M U N I C A T 1 0 N S
C -1 Mayor Billig stated the annual League resolutions should be available
within the next week for Council review.
Councilman Settle updated the Council regarding recent League decisions -
SB75, Joint & Several Liability Bill was not successful and it appeared
that the Garcia decision would not be successful either. He also stated
that Mayor Billig was elected first Vice - President of the Channel Counties
Division, League of California Cities.
8:30 p.m. Mayor Billig adjourned the meeting to closed session to give
instructions to the city's negotiator regarding negotiations with Mr.
Clifford Evans, representing the Evans Family for the property located at
148 -182 Higuera; and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Prather regarding the property at
110 Higuera; and Mr. Dean McClish regarding the tenant, Budget Rent -A -Car,
at 110 Higuera.
9:05 p.m. City Council reconvened in open session, all Councilmembers
present.
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There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Billig adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. t nday, September 23, 1985,
at 12:00 noon.
P mela Voges, City Jerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 10 -22 -85
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M I N U T E S
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 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; Geoff Grote, Assistant
Administrative Officer; Don Englert, Police Chief
1. VIDEO OF SAN LUIS OBISPO (10 min.)
A short video was shown produced by the Chamber of Commerce designed to
enhance the visitor's industry to encourage tourists to stay longer in the
San Luis Obispo area.
Pat Duval, President of the Chamber of Commerce, briefly reviewed names of
the individuals who helped in making this film.
Dave Garth, Executive Director of the Chamber, stated that the video was
available for showing to other individuals or organizations if city
officials were interested.
2. SISTER CITY PROGRAM (File #859)
Council considered participating in a Sister City Program with the City of
Mondsee, Austria.
Mayor Billig reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that
Council support the Sister City Program and authorize the Mayor and staff
to pursue a sister city relationship in accordance with guidelines
established by Sister Cities International. She stated that the
resolution that would establish the guidelines along with budget
documentation would return for Council approval. She stated also that
Mondsee was doing a similar video as that of the Chamber video shown
today.
Councilman Settle stated he was supportive of the program and could
support the recommended action.