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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/07/19871 fl I M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1987 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Vice -Mayor Robert E. Griffin, Penny Rappa, Allen K. Settle and Mayor Ron Dunin Absent: None City Staff Present: Toby Ross, Acting Administrative Officer; Roger Picquet. City Attorney; Pamela Voges, City Clerk; Dave Romero. Public Works Director; Steve Henderson, Assistant to Administrative Officer; Mike Dolder, Fire Chief; Bill Hetland, Utilities Manager; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer; Terry Sanville, Principal Planner; Candace Havens, Parking Program Coordinator; Linda Herman, Water Conservation Coordinator --------------------------------------------------------------------------- C 0 N S E N T A G E N D A Moved by Settle /Davey (5 -0), the Consent Agenda was approved as recommended by the City Administrative Officer, with items C -8, C -12 and C -13 pulled for discussion. The following actions taken as indicated: C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES Council minutes of Monday, January 26, 1987 - 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, January 27, 1987 - 12:00 noon; and Tuesday., February 3, 1987 - 7:00 p.m. were approved as amended (5 -0). C -2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES Contract pay estimates and change orders approved and ordered paid as recommended (5 -0). C -3 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - BETTS (File #189) Claim against the City by Georgia Betts in the amount of $191.78 for broken window allegedly caused by stray golfball from Laguna Lake Golf Course was denied as recommended (5 -0). C -4 AWARD OF BID - CREEK IMPROVEMENTS (File #87 -04) Resolution No. 6200 (1987 Series), was adopted awarding a contract for "Creek Improvement Project - Stenner Creek at Nipomo Street ", City Plan No. K -40H to John Madonna Construction Company in the amount of $59,405 as recommended (5 -0). C -5 AWARD OF BID - WATERLINE /STREET IMPROVEMENTS (File #87 -05) Resolution No. 6201 (1987 Series). was adopted awarding a contract for "Waterline Improvement Project - Street Improvement Project - Johnson Avenue ", City Plan No. L12P /L11A to A. J. Diani Construction in the amount of $372,037 as recommended (5 -0). City Council Minutes Page 2 Tuesday, April 7. 1987 - 7:00 p.m. C -6 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT (File #87 -10) Plans and specifications for "Corporation Yard Paving Project ", City Plan No. K36D and "Prado Road Widening Project ", City Plan No. K34B; bid estimates $76,000 and $57,500, respectively, were approved as recommended, staff authorized to advertise for bids and CAO authorized to award contract if bids are at or below Engineer's estimate (5 -0). C -7 AWARD OF BID - PARKING STRUCTURE (File #87 -03) 1 Resolution No. 6202 (1987 Series), was adopted awarding a contract for "Palm Street Public Parking Structure ", City Plan No. K -59D to Nick E. Pokrajac in the amount of $2,774,605 as recommended (5 -0). C -8 GRADING PERMIT (File #402) Moved by Rappa /Griffin to deny the request for a grading permit. notion failed (1 -4, Griffin, Dovey, Settle & Dunin voting no). Moved by Settle /Dunin (4 -1, Rappa voting no), Resolution No. 6204 (1987 Series), was adopted authorizing the grading permit at Laguna Lake Park; Walter Bros. Construction, applicant, with conditions as amended. C -9 WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT (File #526) Resolution No. 6204 (1987 Series), was adopted approving a proposal for the purchase and installation of a Wastewater Collection Management Software System ($17,000) with Hansen Software. Inc. as recommended (5 -0). C -10 REQUEST FOR EASEMENT (File #501) Resolution No. 6205 (1987 Series), was adopted granting request from Pacific Gas and Electric Company for easement to install electric power lines across City property located in Lopez Canyon as recommended (5 -0). C -11 RECREATION CENTER (File #823) Resolution No. 6206 (1987 Series), was adopted approving agreement with West - Doubledee Architects, Inc., to perform architectural and engineering services for the Recreation Center rehabilitation project (total project cost $415,000 with $296,000 of this total in the form of State grant funding) as recommended (5 -0). C -12 ANIMALS IN OPEN VEHICLES (File #762) Moved by Dunin /Dover (5 -0), to authorize the Mayor to sign letter in support of Assembly Bill 128 to prohibit the carrying of animals in open vehicles without proper restraint as recommended. C -13 WATER CONSERVATION RETROFIT PROGRAM (File #87 -09) Moved by Settle/Rapp a (4 -0 -1, Griffin absent), Resolution No. 6207 (1987 Series), was adopted approving specifications for a Community Retrofit Program; bid estimate $170,000, and staff authorized to advertise for bids 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. PLANNING COMMISSION (File #125) Recommendations were made by Vice -Mayor Griffin of appointments to the. Planning Commisson to fill three vacancies with terms to expire 3 -31 -89 (continued from 3- 17 -87). Vice -Mayor Griffin, subcommittee chair, recommended that Janet Kourakis ..:be reappointed to a two -year term expiring 3- 31 -89; and Jay Czarnecki and Linda Hainline be appointed for two -year terms to expire 3- 31 -89. City Council minutes Tuesday, April 7. 1987 - 7:00 p.m. Page 3 Mayor Dunin, also a member of the subcommittee, recommended.that Janet Kourakis and Patrick Gerety be reappointed to two -year terms expiring 3- 31 -89; and Thomas Priest be appointed for a two -year term to expire 3- 31 -89. After discussion, moved by Grffin /Dunin (5 -0) to reappoint Janet Kourakis for a two -year term to expire 3 -31 -89 as recommended. ' Moved by Dovey /Dunin (4 -1, Rappa voting no), to appoint Linda Hainline and reappoint Patrick Gerety for two -year terms to expire 3 -31 -89 as recommended. B. WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION (File #524) Council considered the appointment of a representative from the City to serve on the newly - established San Luis Obispo County Waste Management Commission. After brief discussion, action on the recommendation for appointment was postponed (5 -0). Moved by Griffin /Settle (5 -0), that the Council subcommittee (Dunin /Griffin) contact County officials to express the City's concern regarding consolidation of the solid waste and hazardous waste issues and possibly amend the composition of the Commission to provide additional technical expertise. P U B L I C H E A R I N G S 1. OFFICE ZONE (File #463) Council held a public hearing to consider giving final passage to ' Ordinance No. 1088, amending the Zoning Regulations affecting office development to require an administrative use permit for non - residential projects in office zones (continued from 2- 17 -87, 3 -3 -87 and 3- 17 -87). Terry Sanville, Senior Planner, reviewed the Council agenda report with the recommendation that Council give final passage to Ordinance No. 1088 as recommended. 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 /Dover (5 -0), Ordinance No. 1088 (1987 Series), was given final passage as recommended. 2. WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM (File #517) Council considered an ordinance approving a Water Conservation Program. Bill Hetland, Utilities Engineer, briefly reviewed the Council agenda report. Linda Herman, Water Conservation Coordinator, gave additional detail of the water waste program and ordinance provision. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Roy Hanff expressed concern that the ordinance was too restrictive and fines unnecessarily potentially high. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. After discussion, moved by Rappa /Griffin (4 -1, Dunin voting no), Ordinance No. 1089 (1987 Series), was introduced to print approving a Water Conservation Program with minor amendments as proposed by the City Attorney. City Council Minutes Tuesday. April 7, 1987 - 7:00 p.m. Page 4 Mayor Dunin expressed concern that the enforcement action was too severe and would prefer that fines.for only infractions. rather than misdemeanors, would be levied for violation of the ordinance. 3. PARKING REMOVAL (File #552) Council considered rescinding parking prohibition on Los Osos Valley Road at Los Verdes Park. Dave Romero, Public Works Director, reviewed the Council agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution enclosed in their packet to rescind the parking restrictions. Upon question, Terry Sanville, Senior Planner, reviewed the bike paths proposed for this area. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. Dale Wold, 21 Vista and representing Montessori School, was concerned about how they would accommodate additional parking for their special activities and Cal Poly classes if this parking was not allowed. John Marcetti, (of Troop 2) also expressed concern that a traffic signal be installed at Tank Farm Road off Higuera. Mike Stevens, 8 Provo Lane and representing the Homeowners of Los Verdes I and II, supported parking along Los Osos Valley Road and urged the Council to provide it. Walter Braler, 10 Perla Lane, agreed with the previous speakers. He was also concerned about having sufficient bike lanes. Richard Blaton, 1134 Montalban, was concerned about having some kind of parking even if it's only on a temporary basis. Councilman Settle urged that a high priority be given to signalization in this area. After additional discussion, moved by Rappa /Dover (3 -2, Dunin & Griffin voting no), to deny the request to allow parking on Los Osos Valley Road at Los Verdes Park due to safety concerns. Vice -Mayor Griffin suggested that Council should periodically review this area or re- evaluate later. 8:40 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess. 9:00 p.m., City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present. P U B L I C C O M M E N T P E R I O D PC -1 Roy Hanff stated his concern regarding the allowance of a culvert cut in the Stoneridge Development. Upon general consensus, staff was directed to report back on this (5 -0). PC -2 Tom Schumann spoke to his concerns regarding the Homeless. After discussion, staff was directed to bring back a report at the next regular meeting on the status of the City /County Ad Hoc Committee on the Homeless and use of City facilities for an emergency shelter program (5 -0). PC -3 Gerald Dallons expressed concerns regarding the "911" system. Staff was directed to report back (file #114) (5 -0). PC -4 Sid Salinger commented on newspaper article regarding harassment near Mission Plaza. Staff was directed to report back (5 -0). 4. PARKING (File #554) A. Council considered the authorization for negotiations of archaeological services in connection with the construction of the Palm Street Parking Structure located at Palm & Morro (cost not to exceed $125,000). City Council Minutes Page 5 Tuesday, April 7, 1987:= 7:00 p.m. B. Council considered site selection for a second parking structure. Candace Havens, Parking Program Coordinator, presented the staff report with the recommendations that: A) staff be authorized to negotiate a contract to perform archaeological services for the Palm Street parking structure and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award contract; and B) staff directed to further review site options, take public comment, and establish a future date for action. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. Paul Chase, an archaeologist, presented a slide presentation urging that his firm be selected for preparation of the report. Dan Krieger, representing the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. spoke in support of the need for the archaeological services. Wendy Waldron, representing the County Historical Society, also spoke in support. After discussion, moved by Settle/Rapp a (5 -0), staff was authorized to negotiate a contract with an archaeological team to perform those services for the Palm Street parking structure not to exceed $75,000, with the City Administrative Officer authorized to award the contract. Candace Havens then reported on the second item on the parking structure. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. Roy Parsons, 236 Higuera Street, reviewed recent recommendations made by the Parking Management Committee and the Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee, urging support. ' John Bushnell, 554 Lawrence Drive and BIA President, spoke in support of the five -level structure. Ray Bowden, 312 Santa Lucia, was concerned about the City's unwillingness to use eminent domain to acquire necessary property for the parking structure. Ron Bearce, 1075 Capistrano, reviewed recommendations made by the Parking Management Committee and spoke in support of the five -level structure. After Council discussion, moved by Dunin /Settle (5 -0), staff was directed to further evaluate site IC at Marsh and Broad with preference given to the rectangular configuration and site 3B at Chorro and Marsh (Riley's). Further, staff to explore all options for parking structures at these locations with report due back by May 5. C O M M U N I C A T I O N S C -1 Staff directed to work with local media, specifically the Telegram- Tribune editor /reporter, on ways to provide more "pro- active" coverage of City issues (5 -0). C -2 Draft letter submitted by Councilwoman Rappa to the County Water Advisory Committee regarding the 1981 Water Action Plan was approved with minor amendments as suggested (5 -0). 11:05 p.m., Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to closed session to discuss property acquition: 1) South Street / Higuera (a: Rayne Water Conditioning, Day Tire & Wheel - owned by Mr. Tharp; b: Village Motel, owned by Charles Long; and c: Silva Property, owned by Mrs. Silva). 2) Orcutt Road Grade Separation - Laurel Lane /Bullock Lane (a: R. N. Bullock; b: C. L. Munch; c: V. L. Bullock; and d: J. Spevak, property owners). 3) Mission Plaza Expansion (a: Monterey Street between Nipomo & Broad, owned by the Leitcher family, represented by Kathy Vargas). City Council Minutes Tuesday, April 7, 1987 - 7:00 p.m. Page 6 There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor. Dunin adjourned the meeting at 11:55 p.m. to Tuesday. April 14, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. Pam oges, City lerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 5 -19 -87 EG ------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- M I N U T E S ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1987 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA STUDY SESSION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Vice -Mayor Robert E. Griffin, Penny Rappa, Allen K. Settle and Mayor Ron Dunin Absent: None City Staff Present: Toby Ross, Acting Administrative Officer; Roger Picquet, City Attorney, Steve Henderson, Assistant to the Administrative Officer; Sharon Jones, Recording Secretary Others Present: Mobilehome Rent Review Board Members John Grden, Gary Label, Dennis Wheeler, Naoma Wright and Chairperson Pat Barlow -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mayor Dunin stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest. Vice -Mayor Griffin presiding. See tapes of the full meeting which are adopted and also made a part of these minutes. 1. MOBILEHOME RENT STABILIZATION (File #428) Council reviewed recommendations by the Mobilehome Rent Review Board of amendments to the mobilehome rent stabilization ordinance. Pat Barlow, Rent Review Board Chairperson, introduced the members of the Mobilehome Rent Review Board and gave a brief presentation as to the process the Board went through to reach their recommendations (see staff report dated 4 -14 -87 in file #428). L u I