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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/06/1987City Council Minutes Tuesday., January 6, 1987 - 7:00 p.m. C -3 BUDGET CALENDAR (File #233) Page 2 Council approved the proposed tentative Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 1987 -89 as recommended (4 -1, Dunin absent). C -4 ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS (File #472) Council confirmed the appointments of Forrest Watts, John Bushnell, Nancy Poe, Mike Spangler, Stan Carpenter and Bob Vasquez to the BIA Board of Directors as recommended for two -year terms expiring 12 -31 -88 (4 -1, Dunin absent). C -5 BIA ADMINISTRATOR (File #471) Resolution No. 6140 (1987 Series), was adopted as recommended approving a one -year contract (approximately $30,000) between the City and Dolores R. Williams as Business Improvement Association Administrator for the period .January 15, 1987, through January 14, 1988 (4 -1, Dunin absent). C -6 SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT 940 (File #410 =940) Resolution No. 6141 (1987 Series), was adopted as recommended accepting subdivision improvements for Tract 940 (Rancho Lobo Estates), for a 10 -lot residential subdivision located at 1451 Andrews; Anthony Wolfe, subdivider (4 -1, Dunin absent). C -7 SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT 1269 (File #410 -1269) Resolution No. 6142 (1987 Series), was adopted as recommended accepting subdivision improvements for Tract 1269, for seven industrial lots located at 3700 South Higuera Street; Kiely & Beecham, subdividers (4 -1, Dunin absent). C -8 MISSION PLAZA IMPROVEMENTS (File #871) Resolution No. 6143 (1987 Series), was adopted approving an amendment to an agreement with the Naman Family for improvements at Mission Plaza ($30,000), and staff directed to proceed with plans and specifications as recommended (4 -1, Dunin absent). C -9 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS CREEK IMPROVEMENT Plans and specifications for "Creek Improvement Project - Mission Plaza Footbridge," City Plan No. .J -09Y; bid estimate $45,475 without contingencies were approved and staff directed to advertise for bids as recommended (4 -1. Dunin absent). C -10 E4UIPMENT PURCHASE (File #162) Specifications for refuse truck with rolloff hoist and rolloff containers ($86,300 estimated for the truck and $18,000 for six containers) were approved and staff directed to advertise for bids as recommended (4 -1, Dunin absent). A -C -11 TERMINATION AGREEMENT (File #571) Resolution No. 6144 (1987 Series), was adopted approving an agreement terminating an existing agreement with the City and County and Merriam - Fraser for architectural services for the City /County Library project as recommended (4 -1, Dunin absent). P U B L I C H E A R I N G S I. ZONING AMENDMENTS (R 1284) (File #463) Council held a public hearing to consider minor revisions and additions concerning procedures, property development standards, definitions, and uses allowed in various zones; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. Mike Multari, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council introduce an ordinance to print to concur with the negative declaration of environmental impact and approve amendments to the zoning regulations as recommended. City Council Minutes Tuesday, January 6, 1987 - 7:00 p.m. Page 3 Mayor Pro Tem Griffin declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against the proposed amendments. Mayor Pro Tem Griffin declared the public hearing closed. After discussion, moved by Rappa /Dover (4 -1, Dunin absent), Ordinance No. 1085 (1987 Series), introduced to print as amended by Councilwoman Dovey changing the date to remove Christmas trees from tree lots to December 26 from December 31. Upon general consensus, . issues concerning definition or clarification of Temporary Sales, Non - conforming Lots (exemption for existing lots in established neighborhoods), Density (Bedrooms),.and Building Height calculations referred to the Planning Commission and staff for review and report back to Council. 2. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS (File #533) Council continued its public hearing to consider declaring that curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements were necessary and required on certain city streets (continued from 12- 16 -86). Councilwoman Rappa stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest. Dave Romero, Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council approve the priority list and direct staff to proceed with the improvements as recommended. Mayor Pro Tem Griffin declared the public hearing open. Betty Colt, 570 Peach Street, spoke to concerns regarding sidewalk Installation on the block on the west end of Mission Field. This was not a part of this list, but had been previously discussed by City Council. D She would urge those improvements be included. Mr. Steiner asked that his property at 179 No. Santa Rosa Street, Parcel # 52- 252 -27 be exempted from this requirement. Jan Gudetti, 5350 Davenport Creek Road and Barbara Street, felt that the $15,000 that sidewalk, curb and gutter improvements was that it was needed now, particularly as st this street in the future. She urged that until after a final determination was made this street. owning property at 1960 Santa would be required for excessive. She did not feel reet widening was planned for this improvement be delayed re future street widening of Daniela Weddle, resident of Creekside Mobilehome Park and owner of property at 367 Branch Street, was concerned with the cost of the improvements and urged denial. Kent Bittleston, 638 Woodbridge Street, asked for financial help in order to pay for the required improvements. Penny Rappa, property owner of 2020 & 2023 Ruth Street, requested that. Council relook at the sidewalk improvement policy, particularly that assessments are frequently more costly than just the sidewalks with Improvements requiring relocation of fences, driveways and others. She also suggested that Council look at sidewalk priorities and notification O procedures. Staff stated that letters of protest were received from Rob Strong and Steve Stewart. Mayor Pro Tem Griffin declared the public hearing closed. After discussion, moved by Dovey /Settle (3 -0 -2, Rappa and Dunin absent) to approve the sidewalk priority list with amendment to delete the Santa Barbara Street improvements from the list and direct staff to proceed with the other sidewalk improvements as proposed. Council subcommittee (Dovey /Griffin) to work with staff to review possible policy refinements regarding notification requirements. Councilmembers were urged to contact the staff if they were supportive City Council Minutes Tuesday, January 6, 1987 - 7:00 p.m. Page 4 of reconsideration of the Mission Gardens for sidewalk improvements as requested by Betty Colt. Councilwoman Rappa returned to her seat. 3. SILVER CITY APPEAL (File *428) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal filed by Richard Clark of a decision of the Mobilehome Rent Review Board to allow a rent increase using the formula Maintenance of Net Operating Income (MNOI) at Silver City Mobile Lodge (3860 South Higuera). Roger Picauet, City Attorney, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council review the record and adopt resolution upholding the decision of the Mobilehome Rent Review Board. Mayor Pro Tem Griffin declared the public hearing open. Ruth Michaels, Silver City, Space 62, spoke in opposition to the proposed rent increase. Dick Clark, Silver City, Space 12A, spoke in support of his appeal. Edgar Allen Poe, Silver City, Space C59, urged against the rent increase. Leola Rubottom, 3960 So. Higuera, spoke in support of the appeal. Naomi Wright, member of the Rent Review Board, asked the Council to help the Mobilehome Rent Review Board by supporting them with someone who could provide unbiased financial help when the Board reviewed requests for future rent increases by parks. Dennis Law, attorney with Andre, Morris & Buttery and representing Silver City Mobile Lodge, spoke in support of the Rent Review Board's decision for the 4.4% increase, although a 33% increase had been requested initially. Mayor Pro Tem Griffin declared the public hearing closed. 9:10 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Griffin declared a recess. 9:25 p.m., City Council reconvened, Mayor Dunin absent. Roger Picauet, City Attorney, responded to some of the concerns raised during the hearing. After discussion, Councilwoman Dovey moved to adopt the resolution denying the appeal from Dick Clark and upholding the decision and order of the Mobilehome Rent Review Board dated 12/4/86 with minor changes. Motion failed for lack of a second. Mayor Pro Tem Griffin moved to adopt the resolution denying the appeal from Dick Clark and upholding the decision and order of the Mobilehome Rent Review Board with amendments as follows: to delete the first general condition of the Board and making Conditions 2 -7 new Findings 1 -6;. changing Conditions 8 & 9 to Conditions 1 & 2, with Condition 10 entitled "Formula" to be deleted. Motion failed for lack of a second. After additional discussion, moved by Settle / Rappa (3 -1 -1, Dovey voting no, Dunin absent) to continue the appeal by Mr. Clark until the Rent Review Board had made its recommendations on the Rent Stabilization regulations and the Council had an opportunity to consider those recommendations. 10:20 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Griffin declared a recess. 10:25 p.m., City Council reconvened, Mayor Dunin absent. B U S I N E S S I T E M 4. PARKING LOT PLANS (File #87 -03) Council considered the approval of plans and specifications for "Palm Street Parking Structure" located on the westerly corner of Palm and Morro Streets (Lot SS), City Plan No. K 59D; bid estimate $3,163,000. 1 City Council Minutes . Page 5 Tuesday, January 6, 1987 - 7:00 p.m. Candace Havens, Parking Program Coordinator, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council approve the plans and specs and authorize the City Administrative Officer to approve the electrical plans and advertise for bids as recommended. Sandy Merriam, the architect, reviewed the plans in greater detail. Mayor Pro Tem Griffin asked for public comment. John French, 973 Higuera Street, spoke in support of the plans and urged approval. Naomi Wright, was concerned that the wall did not become another "gum alley ". After discussion, moved by Settle / Rappa (4 -1, Dunin absent) to approve the plans and specifications for the parking structure and authorize the City Administrative Officer to approve the electrical plans and advertise for bids in accordance with the Purchasing Manual. C O M M U N I C A T I O N S COMM -A MAYORAL ABSENCE Mayor Pro Tem Griffin read a memo into the record stating Mayor Dunin would not be available for approximateldy 4 weeks due to elective heart bypass surgery. COMM -1 WATER Council agreed to set Study Session regarding Salinas River Dam and Whale Rock Project's role in the State Water Project as requested by Councilwoman Rappa. 10:50 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Griffin adjourned to the meeting Closed Session to discuss property acquisition: 1) NE corner of Broad and Marsh Streets owned by Rosetti and Montgomery etal; and 2) SW corner of Broad and Garden Streets, Cuesta Title (in escrow). There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pro. Tem Griffin adjourned the meeting at 12:OV7Nnight. is Voges, Ci APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 2 -17 -87 lerk M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1987 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Penny Rappa, Allen K. Settle and Vice -Mayor Robert E. Griffin Absent: Mayor Ron Dunin