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C -4 CHIP SEAL SPECIFICATIONS (File #86 -10)
Specifications for the annual street chip seal coat project approved,
staff authorized to advertise for bids, and CAO authorized to award one or
more of the contract(s) if within the engineer's estimate ($93,970) (5 -0).
C -5 FINAL SUBDIVISION APPROVAL - TRACT 1313 (File #410 -1313)
Resolution No. 5983 (1986 Series), was adopted approving final map for
1 Tract 1313, Unit I, creating a 41 -lot residential subdivision at 102
Foothill Blvd., R -1 zone; (Foothill -La Mancha Project); Foothill
Properties (Stan Bell), subdivider (5 -0).
C -6 MADONNA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS (File #416)
Resolution No. 5984 (1986 Series), was adopted approving agreement with
Trojan Enterprises to provide for the installation of Madonna Road street
improvements to be installed under city contract adjacent to Central Coast
Plaza (5 -0).
C -7 INSPECTION SERVICES - MADONNA ROAD WIDENING (File #416)
Staff authorized to negotiate contract with JGN Construction Consultants
for inspection services estimated to cost $30,000, in connection with the
Madonna Road widening project (5 -0).
C -8 COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES (File #1105)
Nominations of Mayor Shiela Lodge of Santa Barbara and Councilmember
Charles Comstock of Grover City ratified as representatives to the OCS Air
Standards Committee as recommended (5 -0).
C -9 BUILDING DEMOLITION (File #165)
Update reviewed of preserving a building located at 979 Palm Street
(previously the Human Relations Commission building). No further action
taken.
C -10 MISSION PLAZA EXTENSION (File #871)
Resolution No. 5985 (1986 Series), was adopted approving agreement with
Ross, Levin and MacIntyre.Architects to provide consultant services for
the Mission Plaza Extension project, on the south side of San Luis Obispo
Creek between Broad and Nipomo Streets ($26,000) (5 -0).
P U B L I C H E A R I.N G S
1. 1986 -87 BUDGET (File #233)
Council held a public hearing to consider final adoption of the City's
1986 -87 Financial Plan as follows (continued from 4- 28 -86, 5 -13 -86 and
5- 27 -86):
A. resolution approving the Operating Budget appropriating $18,967,698
(1986 -87);
B. resolution approving the Capital Improvement Program appropriating
$5,394,200 (1986 -87);
C. resolution appropriating new reserves of $375,000 for fiscal year
1985 -86; and
D. consideration of minor amendments to the Sidewalk Installation &
Maintenance financial policy statement.
Paul Lanspery, City Administrative Officer, reviewed the agenda report
with the recommendations that Council adopt the resolutions approving the
operating budget, capital improvement budget and new reserves and also to
give approval to the amended policy statement concerning sidewalks.
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Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against
the proposed budget. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After discussion, moved by Settle /Griffin (5 -0), Resolution No. 5986 (1986
Series), was adopted appropriating $18,967,696 for fiscal year 1986 -87
Operating Budget as recommended.
Moved by Dovey /Settle (5 -0), Resolution No. 5987 (1986 Series), was
adopted appropriating $5,394,200 for fiscal year 1986 -87 Capital
Improvement Budget as recommended. '
Moved by Settle /Griffin (5 -0), Resolution No. 5988 (1986 Series), was
adopted appropriating new reserves of $375,000 for fiscal year 1985 -86 as
recommended.
Moved by Griffin /Dover (5 -0), amendments approved to the Sidewalk
Installation & Maintenance financial policy statement as recommended.
Mayor was directed to send a letter to the Promotional Coordinating Commit-
tee explaining budget action to retain line items for fiscal year 1986 -87
and proposed deletion in 1987 -89 budget. Letter to clarify why line items
were originally established and reason for suggesting amendment (5 -0).
B U D G E T C O N S E N T A G E N D A
B -1 ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES (File #761)
Resolution No. 5989 (1986 Series), was adopted approving one -year
agreement between the City and the.County of San Luis Obispo to provide
animal regulation services for period July 1, 1986, through June 30. 1987,
($23.900) as recommended (5 -0).
B -2 SWIMMING POOL AGREEMENT (File #811)
Resolution No. 5990 (1986 Series), was adopted approving one -year ,
agreement between the City and the San Luis Obispo Swim Club, Inc., for
use of the Municipal Swimming Pool at Sinsheimer Park for period July 1,
1986, through June 30, 1987, as recommended (5 -0).
B -3 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTRACTS (File #1055)
Resolution No. 5991 (1986 Series), was adopted approving one -year
agreement between the City and the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce to
continue to operate the visitors and tourist information center for period
July 1, 1986, through June 30, 1987, ($28,807) as recommended (5 -0).
Resolution No. 5992 (1986 Series), was adopted approving a one -year
agreement between the City and the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce to
perform promotional services on behalf of the City for period July 1,
1986, through June 30, 1987, ($21,505) as recommended (5 -0).
Council requested that the Chamber of Commerce make an early presentation
of proposed VCB site (5 -0).
2. APPEAL - CARWASH /MARKET (File #407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by LaVerne Schneider
of a decision by the Planning Commission to grant approval of Use Permit
U1258 allowing a self- service carwash and convenience market at existing
Texaco service station on Los Osos Valley Road near Highway 101; C -T zone
(continued from 6- 2 -86).
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution which would deny the
appeal and uphold the action taken by the Planning Commission.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
LaVerne Schneider, appellant and living at 1356 Marsh Street, urged denial
of the use permit, particularly because of the current water shortage and
felt that this would be used primarily by tourists, rather than city
citizens.
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Doug Elston, representing Texaco, 10 Universal Plaza, Universal City,
spoke in support of their request.
Patrick Feidler, 2322 West Street, Los Angeles, reviewed the carwash
process and urged approval.
Jules Rogoff, 540 Broad Street, spoke against approval of the carwash.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
' Moved by Settle /Griffin (5 -0), Resolution No. 5993 (1986 Series), was
adopted upholding appeal and amending a use permit for a carwash &
convenience store with additional finding #3 to read, "Consideration of
the proposed use is premature until the Water Management Conservation Plan
is adopted by Council." ( Carwash use denied.)
3. APPEAL - EL CERRITO (MS 86 -074) (File #407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by 12 neighbors of the
Community Development Director's decision to grant a negative declaration
of environmental impact for a proposed residential subdivision (MS 86 -074)
creating four lots from three lots at 2606 E1 Cerrito Drive; R -1 zone;
Jeffery &:Insong Edwards, subdividers.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution to deny the appeal and
approve a negative declaration of environmental impact based on the
expanded initial study.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Jeff Edwards, applicant, spoke in support of their application.
Larry McClave, 2611 E1 Cerrito Court, read a prepared statement into the
record supporting his and his neighbors concerns-about the flooding and
drainage problems in this area, and requested the Council require a
focused EIR. They were also concerned about traffic circulation, signage
and that their cul -de -sac was undersized for fire truck access.
Keith Crowe, Engineer for the applicant, reviewed some of the drainage
concerns and design and urged approval.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Chief Dolder responded to the concern regarding the cul -de -sac and stated
that it could probably be widened with this subdivision prior to final map
approval.
After brief discussion, moved by Griffin /Settle.(5 -0), Resolution No. 5994
(1986 Series), was adopted as amended to uphold the appeal and require a
fpfo¢j focused environmental impact report.
9:15 p.m. Mayor Dunin declared a recess. 9:30 p.m. City Council
reconvened, all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Dunin noted that there was no public comments this evening.
4. GROWTH MANAGEMENT (File #466)
' Council held a public hearing to consider giving final passage to
Ordinance No. 1068, revising the Growth Management Regulations (continued
from 3 -3 -86 & 5- 20 -86).
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council give final passage to the Growth
Management Ordinance as introduced.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against
the proposed ordinance. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Settle/Dove y (5 -0), Ordinance No. 1068 was given final passage
revising Growth Management Regulations as recommended.
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5. ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC PLACES (File *702)
Council held a public hearing to consider giving final passage to
Ordinance No. 1070, amending the regulations governing alcohol to include
a prohibition against possession of open containers in public places
(continued from 6- 2 -86).
Roger Picauet, City Attorney, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council give final passage to the ordinance as
introduced. I
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against
the proposed ordinance. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing Closed.
Moved by Dovey /Settle (5 -0), Ordinance No. 1070 (1986 Series), was given
final passage amending regulations governing alcohol as recommended.
6. PARKING IN -LIEU FEES (File *554)
Council held a public hearing to consider an ordinance establishing
parking in -lieu fees ($4,000 /space) for the central commercial zone in the
downtown.
Toby Ross, Community Development, reviewed the agenda report with the.
recommendation that Council introduce an ordinance to print which would
establish downtown parking in -lieu fees of $466 per -space per -year, or
$4,000 per -space lump -sum with the first installment due July 1, 1987.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
George Orlordan, downtown business owner, spoke against the proposed fee
and urged the Council to direct staff to look at this again to provide
more equity for all downtown business owners.
John Kerr, 1545 Lizzie Street and also a downtown business owner, was
opposed to the inequity of what he felt was a tax. He felt it would
further deterioriate the downtown.
James Delmore, 526 Dana Street, also felt that there needed to be a more
equitable way of resolving the parking issue.
Rob Rossi, 414 Higuera, was afraid that this would provide too many
hardships to the downtown property owners, particularly with the new mall
coming in and with the Arroyo Grande malls having plenty of parking
availability. He was also concerned that the ordinance was not equitable
in that it required a 300 -foot distance in order to provide a parking
space, where in fact, the parking in -lieu fee would go towards a parking
structure which would be more than 300 feet away. He too felt that there
needed to be a more equitable way to resolve this issue.
Paul Sanford, 930 Bakersfield, encouraged another way of increasing the
revenues and suggested looking at parking funds.
Linnaea Phillips, 1530 Broad Street, stated she would also like a means
that would promote equitability between all business people and suggested
an assessment district.
John French,
speaking as an individual,
suggested that the City work with
the Business
Improvement Association as
he was concerned about the
implications
of the ordinance. He also
saw several technicalities that
should be amended.
He suggested participation
in a merchant validation
program. He
did feel it was unfair that
24 owners were paying the price
rather than
286 property owners who were
involved in the downtown.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Councilwoman Rapp a felt that there needed to be a better way to be more
fair to all property owners in the downtown.
Councilman Griffin was hopeful that the Council would move this ordinance
along and recommended going from $4,000 to $2,000 with direction that
there be an opportunity during this year before it became effective for
property owners to get together and work this out.
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After discussion, moved by Settle to reassess the amount of fees and with
the equity question, work with the B.I.A. and Chamber of Commerce and come
back with additional alternatives. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Moved by Griffin /Dover to introduce the ordinance to print establishing
downtown parking in -lieu fees for $2,000 per space lump sum with amendment
to page 2 of the parking in -lieu amortization schedule to be consistent
with that dollar amount. Motion failed, Councilmembers Dunin, Rappa and
Settle voting no).
Moved by Rappa /Dunin (5 -0), to refer this to the Planning Commission to
initiate an ordinance amendment to provide for a time extension of the
parking in -lieu fee regulations (to be extended to October 1. 1986). The
downtown property owners were encouraged to work with staff and others to
establish an equitable means to generate needed parking revenue (5 -0).
7A. FINANCING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (File #416)
Council considered approving the sale of City property to the San Luis
Obispo Capital Improvement Board and approving an acquisition agreement to
provide for financing of public improvements including the Madonna /Higuera
widening project.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, asked the Council to-adopt the
resolution approving the sale of property.
After discussion, moved by Rappa /Dunin (5 -0) Resolution No. 5995 (1986
Series), was adopted approving sale of real property to the San Luis
Obispo Capital Improvement Board and authorizing and directing execution
of acquisition agreement as recommended.
Mayor Dunin adjourned the Council meeting to the Capital Improvement Board
meeting.
7B. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOARD (File 5416)
ROLL CALL: Boardmembers GlennaDeane Dovey, Robert Griffin, Penny Rappa,
Allen K. Settle and Ron Dunin
1.. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT & VICE - PRESIDENT
Council considered nominations and election of the President and
Vice - President for the Capital Improvement Board.
Moved by Dovey /Settle (5 -0), Ron Dunin elected as President and
GlennaDeane Dovey elected as Vice - President for the Capital Improvement
Board.
2. MEETING SCHEDULE & BYLAWS
Moved by Settle /Rappa (5 -0), Resolution No. 101 was adopted setting a
regular time and place for meetings, and adopting bylaws for the Capital
Improvement Board as recommended.
3. FINANCIAL PLAN
Moved by Griffin /Settle (5 -0), Resolution No. 102 was adopted authorizing
issuance of bonds, approving indenture lease agreement, site lease,
acquisition agreement, assignment agreement, official.statement and
authorizing sale of bonds ($15,000,000) as recommended.
President Ron Dunin adjourned the Capital Improvement Board.
City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present.
8. PARKING AGREEMENT - COUNTY (File *551)
Council considered approving an agreement between the City and the County
of San Luis Obispo providing the County's participation in construction of
parking structure on Lot 51 (Palm & Morro).
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Dave Romero, Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council adopt the resolution approving the agreement.
Councilwoman Dovey hoped that the County would still encourage its jurors
to participate.in Ridesharing Program whenever possible.
Moved by Settle /Rappa (5 -0) Resolution No. 5996 (1986 Series),.was adopted
approving agreement with the County providing their participation in
construction of parking structure on Lot #1 at Palm and Morro Streets.
9. PARKING (File" #551)
Council considered approving agreements with IBI Group ($159,800) for
design of parking deck on City Parking Lot #2 (Marsh & Broad) and Conrad
Associates ($183,000) for design of parking deck on City Parking Lot #1
(Palm & Morro).
Dave Romero, Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council authorize staff to continue negotiations with
IBI Group for design of Garden Alley and "Gum" Alley and adopt resolutions
approving agreements with the IBI Group and Conrad Associates.
Councilwoman Dovey stated she could support staff recommendation with
regard to deletion of the insurance, retail shell and .timing. She would
not be supportive of artwork. She felt that the artwork should be handled
by the Arts Council and did not want to see any tax monies used for this
purpose.
Councilman Griffin stated he could support the staff recommendations
except that with regard to the local art; he felt the city should request
IBI Group to give preference to a local artist or require a local artist
or local jury be involved with evaluating it.
Councilman Settle agreed with Councilwoman Dovey, particularly with her
comments regarding the art.
Councilwoman Rapp a agreed with comments made by Councilmembers Dovey and
Settle and felt that art could become a structural part of the building so
it was even more important that there was some local input. She felt the
cost was exhorbitant. She also agreed to delete the design of Garden
Alley.
Mayor Dunin agreed with staff regarding insurance, retail shell, and that
the art should be referred to the Arts Council. He felt the alley should
be done.with City staff and would like some input from staff on this.
Moved by Dovey /Settle (5 -0) Resolution Nos. 5997 and 5998 were adopted
approving agreements with IBI Group and Conrad Associates. Additional
insurance liability, errors & ommissions not required in the IBI
agreement, and the scope of work for consulting artists in the amount of
$10,000 be deleted from IBI agreement.
10. GROWTH MANAGEMENT RANKING (File #466)
Council considered ranking of three projects for .building permit issuance
under Growth Management Regulations. Project candidates are: 1) 100 -unit
residential condominium at 251 Margarita Avenue; 2) 6 -unit apartment at
566 Pacific Street; and 3) 11 -unit apartment at 1334 Palm Street.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda.report with
the recommendation that council adopt: 1) a resolution which would deny
an exception from the Growth Management Regulations for the Hubbard
Apartments at 1334 Palm Street; 2) a resolution approving issuance of six
permits for Storni Apartments and 19 permits for Margarita Condominiums as
recommended.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Charles Crotser spoke in support of his request for an exception.
After discussion, moved by Dovev /Rappa (5 -0), Resolution No. 5999 (1986
Series), was adopted denying exception from the Growth Management
Regulations for the Hubbard Apartments at 1334 Palm Street as recommended.
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Moved by Dovey /Settle (3 -2. Griffin and Dunin voting no), Resolution No.
6000 (1986 Series), was adopted approving issuance of six permits for
Storni Apartments and 19 permits for Margarita Condominiums as
recommended.
11. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Council considered plans and specifications for "Sidewalk Improvement
Project on Nipomo Street, from Palm to Peach Streets," City Plan No. K58B;
' bid estimate $19,047.50 without contingencies; and considered transferring
funds in the amount of $10,000 from the Street Reconstruction Fund to
Street.Drainage and Paving Fund ( #926).
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Dave Romero, Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council approve plans and specifications, authorize
staff to advertise for bids, and adopt resolution transferring funds as
recommended.
After brief discussion, moved by Griffin /Dover to approve the plans and
specifications, authorize staff to advertise for bids and adopt a
resolution transferring funds as recommended. Motion failed (Rappa,
Settle and Dunin voting no).
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
C -1 Mayor Dunin directed to sign letter supporting Assembly version of
handling leaking underground tanks (5 -0).
C -2 Moved by Settle /Dovey (5 -0) Council Subcommittee (Rappa /Dunin)
appointed to meet with staff to keep Council informed on consultant's work
dealing with the water alternative study.
C -3 Councilman Griffin submitted an article from Western City Mazazine
entitled "Excellence in City Government."
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Dunin adjourned the meeting at 11:55 p.m. to Monday, June 23, 1986, at
12:10.p.m. to review performing arts study and addendum to the Water
Management Plan.
�ela Voges, Ci Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 9 -16 -86
M I N U T E S
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 1986 - 12:10 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: Vice -Mayor GlennaDeane Dovey, Robert Griffin, Penny Rappa,
Allen K. Settle (arrived at 1:15 p.m.) and Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Paul Lanspery, City Administrative Officer; Roger Picquet,
City Attorney; Pamela Voges, City Clerk; Dave Romero, Public
Works Director; Steve Henderson, Assistant to the City
Administrative Officer: Roberta Goddard, Finance Director