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Home My WebLink About10/20/1987M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20. 1987 - 7:00 P.H. COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL. 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA GlennaDeane Dovey, Vice -Mayor Robert E. Griffin, Allen K. Settle and Mayor Ron Dunin Penny Rappa Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Roger Picquet, City Attorney; Pamela Voges, City Clerk; Michael Multari, Community Development Director; Dave Romero, Public Works Director; Toby Ross, Assistant Administrative Officer; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Candace Havens, Parking Program Coordinator; Jeff Hook, Associate Planner -------------------------------------------------------------------------- C O N S E N T A G E N D A Moved by Settle /Dovey (4 -0 -1, Rappa absent), the Consent Agenda was approved as recommended, with the exception of C -2, Dunin voting nu. The following actions taken as indicated. C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES Council approved the following minutes as amended: Tuesday, August 4, Monday, August 17, Monday, August 24, Tuesday, September Tuesday. September Tuesday, September Monday, September 1987 - 7:00 p.m. 1987 - 12:10 p.m. 1987 - 4:00 p.m. 1, 1987 - 7:00 p.m. 8, 1987 - 5:30 p.m. 15, 1987 - 7:00 p.m. 21, 1987 - 4:00 P.M. C -2 TRAFFIC WORK ORDERS Resolution No. 6339 (1987 Series), was adopted approving traffic work orders for the period of July 1, 1987, through September 30, 1987, as recommended (3 -1 -1, Dunin voting no; Rappa absent). C -3 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - STREET WIDENING AND SIGNALIZATION Plans and specifications approved for "Street Widening Project" on Higuera at Prado. City Plan No. M -12B and "Traffic Signal Installation" on Hiiguera at Prado, City Plan No. K -31C; bid estimates $81,060 and 570,000, respectively, without contingencies and staff authorized to advertise for bids as recommended. C -4 SUBDIVISION ACCEPTANCE - T1235 (Unit I) (File #410) Resolution No. 6340 (1987 Series), was adopted accepting public improvements for Tract 1235 (Unit I), a 45 -lot subdivision at 4100 Poinsettia Street, (Edna -Islay Specific Plan Area), Summerhills Associates (Charles French and John French), subdivider, as recommended. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Absent: City Staff M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20. 1987 - 7:00 P.H. COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL. 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA GlennaDeane Dovey, Vice -Mayor Robert E. Griffin, Allen K. Settle and Mayor Ron Dunin Penny Rappa Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Roger Picquet, City Attorney; Pamela Voges, City Clerk; Michael Multari, Community Development Director; Dave Romero, Public Works Director; Toby Ross, Assistant Administrative Officer; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Candace Havens, Parking Program Coordinator; Jeff Hook, Associate Planner -------------------------------------------------------------------------- C O N S E N T A G E N D A Moved by Settle /Dovey (4 -0 -1, Rappa absent), the Consent Agenda was approved as recommended, with the exception of C -2, Dunin voting nu. The following actions taken as indicated. C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES Council approved the following minutes as amended: Tuesday, August 4, Monday, August 17, Monday, August 24, Tuesday, September Tuesday. September Tuesday, September Monday, September 1987 - 7:00 p.m. 1987 - 12:10 p.m. 1987 - 4:00 p.m. 1, 1987 - 7:00 p.m. 8, 1987 - 5:30 p.m. 15, 1987 - 7:00 p.m. 21, 1987 - 4:00 P.M. C -2 TRAFFIC WORK ORDERS Resolution No. 6339 (1987 Series), was adopted approving traffic work orders for the period of July 1, 1987, through September 30, 1987, as recommended (3 -1 -1, Dunin voting no; Rappa absent). C -3 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - STREET WIDENING AND SIGNALIZATION Plans and specifications approved for "Street Widening Project" on Higuera at Prado. City Plan No. M -12B and "Traffic Signal Installation" on Hiiguera at Prado, City Plan No. K -31C; bid estimates $81,060 and 570,000, respectively, without contingencies and staff authorized to advertise for bids as recommended. C -4 SUBDIVISION ACCEPTANCE - T1235 (Unit I) (File #410) Resolution No. 6340 (1987 Series), was adopted accepting public improvements for Tract 1235 (Unit I), a 45 -lot subdivision at 4100 Poinsettia Street, (Edna -Islay Specific Plan Area), Summerhills Associates (Charles French and John French), subdivider, as recommended. City Council Minutes Page 2 Tuesday, October 20, 1987 - 7:00 p.m. C -5 SUBDIVISION ACCEPTANCE - T1327 (File #410) Resolution No. 6341 (1987 Series), was adopted accepting public improvements for Tract 1327, a 21 -unit condominium project at 1239 Foothill Boulevard, Carhill Associates (Neil Maloney and Dave Sansone), subdivider, as recommended. C -6 TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE PROJECT (File #1144) Resolution No. 6342 (1987 Series), was adopted approving cooperative agreement between the City and the State for a Traffic Signal Upgrade Project at Marsh and Higuera Streets as recommended. C -7 APPOINTMENT TO PARKING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (File #555) Richard Marshall appointed to the Parking Management Committee; term to expire 7 -15 -88 as recommended. C -8 CONSULTANT SERVICES (File #861) Resolution No. 6348 (1987 Series), was adopted authorizing staff to negotiate an agreement with West and Doubledee Architects to provide design services for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Senior Citizens Center (approx. $15,000) and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award contract as recommended. C -9 MEDIATION TRAINING (File #1042) Consideration of request for city funds ($1,500) to provide mediation training to the HRC Aide withdrawn. C -10 FINAL MAP APPROVAL - TRACT 1235 (Unit II) (File #410) Resolution No. 6343 (1987 Series), was adopted approving final map for Tract.1235 (Unit II), a 76- residential lot and park site at 4100 Poinsettia Street (Edna -Islay Specific Plan Area), Summerhills Associates (Charles French and John French), subdivider, as recommended. P R E S E N T A T I O N Presentation by Rob Hughes. Towne Clerk and Chief Executive of the Great Grimsby Borough Council with gifts for the City Council. P U B L I C H E A R I N G S 1. FINAL ABANDONMENT - PRADO ROAD (File #535) Council held a public hearing to consider final abandonment of a portion of Prado Road easterly of South Higuera Street; Dominica Banks Bradley Touchstone, applicant (continued from 9- 1 -87). Dave Romero, Public Works Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution which would abandon Prado Road right -of -way as recommended in the staff report. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against the proposed abandonment. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. I.Moved by Settle /Griffin (4 -0 -1, Rappa absent) Resolution No. 6344 (1987 Series) was adopted approving final abandonment as recommended. 2. TRUCK ROUTES (File #462) Councif held a public hearing to consider giving final passage to Ordinance No. 1095, amending the Municipal Code establishing truck routes and authorizing $10,000 for signing purposes (continued from 7- 21 -87). Dave Romero, Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council give final passage to the ordinance which would establish new truck routes and adopt resolution appropriating $10,000 to install the necessary signs. 1 1 1 City Council Minutes Tuesday, October 20, 1987 - 7:00 p.m. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open Page 3 Bob Boyer, PG &E representative, urged the Council to allow PG &E trucks to be exempted from the tonnage requirement. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. After discussion it wasimoved moved by Settle /Dunin (3 -1 -1, Dovey voting ' no, Rappa absent), to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1095 (1987 Series), establishing the truck routes with minor wording amendment clarifying one statement in the ordinance. i I Moved by Settle /Dunin (3 -1 -1, Dovey voting no, Rappa absent). Resolution No. 6345 (1987 Series) was adopted appropriating $10.000 to install necessary signs as recommended. 3. PARKING MANAGEMENT (File #554) Council held a public he to consider: A) proposed Parking Management Plan; B) final passage of Ordinance No. 1099, amending the downtown meter rates and eliminating meter holidays; C) final passage of Ordinance :No. 1100 amending parking fines and forfeitures; and D) final passage of Ordinance No. 1101 adjusting parking standards and establishing parking in -lieu fees for the C -C zone (continued from 9 -15 -87 and 9- 21 -87). Candace Havens, Parking,Program Coordinator, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendationithat Council adopt the resolution establishing the parking management plan and give final passage to the ordinances as previously discussed. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open Ron Bearce, 1075 Capistrano, spoke in support of the Parking Plan. ' Mayor Dunin declared the i public hearing closed. Moved by Settle /Griffin i(4 -0 -1, Rappa absent), Resolution No. 6346 (1987 Series) was adopted approving the Parking Management Plan; and Ordinance Nos. 1099, 1100 and 1101 (1987 Series) given final passage as recommended. 4. ZONING REGULATIONS AMENDMENTS (CR 1307) (File #463) Council held a public hearing to consider an ordinance making miscellaneous revisions and additions to the zoning regulations concerning home occupations, density, satellite dish antennae, special consideration zone, general plan amendments, definition of building height and other minor amendments; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant (continued from 9- 15 -87). Mike Multari, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council approve the regulations specifically as they pertain to Items Nos. 14 and 15 which dealt with parking and downtown bars. He grouped the others together stating that the Council should go through each, and those issues needing clarification or requiring additional discussion, be carried over to a future meeting due to the lengthy agenda this evening. The others to be introduced to print tonight. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. John Bushnell, 1474 Perfumo Canyon, was concerned about the zoning use regarding the bars downtown. He was concerned that the Council not be more restrictive with regard to allowing bars. Craig Meagher, 440 Stanton, supported the changes allowing flexibility with certain non - conforming lots. Ron Bearce was concerned with the proposed regulations for bars. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. After review and discussion, Council reviewed each individual amendment. City Council Minutes Page 4 Tuesday, October 20, 1987 - 7:00 p.m. Moved by Settle /Griffin (4 -0 -1, Rappa absent), to amend various sections of the zoning ordinance making the amendments as recommended by staff except for Nos. 3. 4. 6, 10, 12, 13, and 17. Moved by Griffin /Settle (4 -0 -1, Rappa absent), to introduce Ordinance No. 1102 to print which would amend the zoning ordinance including Item Nos. 3 and 4 with a minor wording amendment, and 10 and 13 as recommended by staff. Item Nos. 6, 12, and 17 continued to the next regular available meeting upon general concensus. 5. APPEAL - FLOOD REGULATIONS (File #597) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal of a decision by the City Engineer to require an existing residence to be raised 2.2 foot in compliance with the Flood Damage Prevention Regulations for the addition of a living room, garage and second floor bedroom to an existing residence at 885 Murray Street; Dr. Felino Cruz, applicant. Dave Romero, Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution which would allow variance from the city's flood ordinance for the existing structure and addition. The variance would not require raising the existing structure but would require the addition to be constructed 6" higher than the existing structure. This will meet Federal, but not city requirements. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Randy Dettmer, 663 Hill St., and representing the applicant, spoke in support of Dr. Cruz's appeal. Upon question he stated his client would be willing to indemnify the city Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Dovey /Settle (4 -0 -1, Rappa absent), Resolution No. 6347 (1987 Series) was adopted granting a variance from a requirement of the City's Flood Damage Prevention Regulations with minor amendment to include indemnification. 6. APPEAL - SITE PLAN (158 HIGUERA) (File #407) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by the Planning Commission of a decision made by the Architectural Review Commission to approve a site plan for commercial buildings located at 158 Higuera Street known as the ARK; Paul Prather, applicant. Mike Multari, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council grant or deny the appeal as deemed appropriate upon reviewing recommendation from staff, ARC, Planning Commission and public testimony, if any. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Pat Gerety, Member of the Planning Commission, spoke in support of the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny the use permit. Peg Pinard, representing the Architecural Review Commission, explained the Commission's decision. Steve Pultz, Project Architect for the project, spoke in support of the appeal. He was concerned about having no access to Higuera Street. He also urged a decision be reached this evening as this was their eighth public hearing. Gary Fowler, 777 Mill St., spoke to some of the traffic circulation problems. Paul Prather, who purchased the property from the city, spoke in support of his project and encouraged the Council to deny the appeal. 1 1 City Council Minutes Page 5 Tuesday, October 20, 1987 - 7:00 p.m. George Gibson, 2425 Cumbre Ct., supported the applicant and suggested a compromise to add a right- turn -only lane. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. After discussion, moved by Settle /Dunin to adopt the resolution granting the appeal and approving the site plan with a modification to include an extended right -hand turning pocket. After additional discussion Councilmember Settle withdrew his motion. Councilmember Griffin suggested a subcommittee of the ARC, Planning Commission, staff and applicant to look at options that could lessen the problem and report back to Council. Moved by Griffin /Dunin (4 -0 -1, Rappa absent), to continue this item and request that a designated subcommittee of ARC, Planning Commission, applicant and staff discuss options and bring this back for Council consideration no later than November 17. 9:35 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess. At 9:45 p.m., City Council reconvened, Councilwoman Rappa absent. No public comment was received. 7. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS (File #463) A. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY (GP /R 1261) Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommendation to support annexation of 78 acres (bordered by Broad, Capitolio, Sacramento and Tank Farm) to the city and amend the Land use Element map and zoning map to change the designation to retail - commerical ' (C -R), neighborhood - commercial (C -N), service - commercial (C -S), and manufacturing (M) at 3800 Broad Street; Southern California Gas Company. applicant. Mike Multari, Community Development Director, and Jeff Hook, Associate Planner, briefly reviewed portions of the agenda report with the recommendation that Council review the report, receive public testimony, and continue this item to date certain, November 17, 1987. Ron Dunin declared the public hearing open. Vic Montgomery, 3026 So. Higuera St., representing the Southern California Gas Company, gave a brief review of the history of this project and recommended Council support the annexation request. Don Smith, 1111 Vista Del Lago, was concerned that sufficient resources including water, sewer, and fire protection be determined before Council considers the annexation. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Griffin /Settle (4 -0 -1, Rappa absent), this item was continued to date certain November 17,- 1987) B. APPEAL - MOVIE THEATRES (GP /R 1324) ' Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Jim Dee of a decision by the Planning Commission to deny his request to amend the Land Use Element text and Zoning Regulations text to allow movie theatres in the C -N zone (Foothill Shopping Center); Jim Dee, owner of Rainbow Theatres, applicant. Mike Multari, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution which would deny the application and the appeal. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Jim Dee, 280 Almond Street, spoke in support of his appeal. City Council Minutes Page 6 Tuesday, October 20, 1987 - 7:00 p.m. Myron Graham, spoke in support of the appeal. Peg Pinard. spoke in support of the appeal. George Gibson, 2424 Cumbre Ct, also supported the proposed use. Paul Karlen, 1141 Pacific St. spoke in support. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. ' Moved by Settle /Dunin to uphold the appeal and direct staff to bring back revisions necessary to rezone this property.After discussion Councilmember Settle withdrew his motion. Moved by Griffin /Settle (3 -1 -1, Dovey voting no, Rappa absent), to continue this item and staff be directed to bring back the necessary resolution and ordinance to amend the land use element text and zoning regulations text to allow movie theatres in the C -N zone. C. APPEAL - BROAD STREET (GP /R 1323) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Dr. Karl F. Kundert of a decision by the Planning Commission to deny his request to amend the Land Use Element map and zoning map to change the designation from office (0) to neighborhood - commercial (C -N) at 2231 Broad Street. Mike Multari, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution to deny the application and the appeal. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Tom Priest, 3145 Calle Jazmin, spoke in support of the applicant's appeal. , He also submitted a five -page petition outlining their reasons. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Dovey /Griffin (2 -2, Settle /Dunin voting no, Rappa absent) to deny the request. Upon general consensus, this item was continued to the November 17, 1987, meeting. B U S I N E S S I T E M 8. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (File #854) Council considered conceptual approval of an agreement with the City. Cal Poly and the Foundation of the Performing Arts for construction of an auditorium on the Cal Poly Campus. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, reviewed the agenda report and also submitted two pages of suggested amendments to the conceptual agreement. After discussion moved by Settle /Griffin (4 -0 -1, Rappa absent), to give conceptual approval to the agreement for construction of the auditorium at Cal Poly with the amendments as recommended by the City Administrative Officer. C O M M U N I C A T I O N S C -1 SOUTH COUNTY BRANCH HARBOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE (File #1152) Council considered the selection of a representative to the South County Branch Advisory Committee. Upon general consensus Mike Multari, Community Development Director, was appointed. City Council Minutes Page 7 Tuesday, October 20, 1987 - 7:00 p.m. C -2 COUNTY -WIDE WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM (File 1152) Status report was received by Councilwoman Rappa of the San Luis Obispo County Water advisory Committee's review of a draft resolution recommending a county -wide water conservation program. Upon general consensus Council supported the proposal. ' C -3 FISH STOCKING PROGRAM FOR WHALE ROCK RESERVOIR Upon general consensus Council agreed to support the fish stocking program as recommended by staff. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting at 11:30 p.m., to Monday, October 26, 1987, at 4:00 p.m. Pam Voges . Ci V Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 11 -17 -87 lb -------------------------------------------------------------------------- M I N U T E S ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1987 - 4:00 P.M. COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL ' Councilmembers Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Vice -Mayor Robert E. Griffin (arrived 4:30 p.m.), Penny Rappa, Allen K. Settle and Mayor Ron Dunin Absent: None City Staff Present: Pam Voges, City Clerk; Mike Multari, Community Development Director; Dave Romero, Public Works Director: Toby Ross. Assistant CAO; Bill Hetland, Utilities Manager; Hal Fones. Utilities Engineer -------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- C O N S E N T A G E N D A Moved by Settle /Dovey (4 -0 -1, Griffin absent), the Consent Agenda was approved as recommended by staff. The following actions taken as indicated: C -1 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES Contract pay estimates and change orders were approved and ordered paid as recommended (4 -0 -1, Griffin absent).