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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/23/19881 M I N U T E S ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1988 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO. CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Peg Pinard, Vice -Mayor Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss, Allen K. Settle and Mayor Ron Dunin Absent.: None City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Roger Picquet, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Michael Multari, Community Development Director; Dave Romero, Public Works Director; Toby Ross, Assistant Administrative Officer; Bill Hetland, Utilities Manager; Wayne Peterson, Engineer; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Jeff Hook, Associate Planner It was moved by Settle / Pinard (5 -0), to add Item A -1, Ballot Measures, to the end of the meeting. C O N S E N T A G E N D A C -1 WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (File *526) Council considered an agreement between the City and Brown and Caldwell Consulting Engineers for implementation of the Wastewater Management Plan (continued from 7/27;87, 8/24/87, 9/29/87, 10/26/87, 1/25/88 and 2/16/88). Bill Hetland, Utilities Manager, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution approving the revised agreement with Brown and Caldwell. He also reviewed his memorandum stating that a meeting was tentatively scheduled for 3/11/88 with the Regional Water Quality Control Board. It was important that the City indicate to them at that meeting.the positive manner in which the City is progressing toward implementation of its Wastewater Management Plan which will help to comply with previously mandated State requirements. Councilwoman Rappa was concerned that the Water Quality Control Board be made aware of the City's efforts in stream enhancement, the Wastewater Management Plan and financing. The City should not enter into any contract until it has received a qualified answer from the Water Quality Control Board regarding their position. City Council Minutes Page 2 Tuesday, February 23, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. After considerable discussion, moved by Settle /Reiss (3 -2, Pinard and Rappa voting no), to adopt Resolution No. 6394 (1988 Series), approving the revised agreement with Brown and Caldwell Consulting Engineers with amendment as submitted today by the Utilities Manager. Upon general consensus, staff was directed to write a letter to the Water Quality Control Board stating the City's desire to comply with the State's requirements. C -2 FINANCIAL ADVISOR (File *223) Council considered a request for authorization to enter into negotiation for financial services estimated to cost $69,750 (continued from 2/16/88). Bill Statler. Finance Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council select the joint proposal of Evensen Dodge and Vertex Cost Systems contingent upon successful contract negotiations. Councilwoman Pinard expressed her concern that the City's debt service was becoming too large. Councilwoman Rappa expressed her desire to see the consultant study come back to the Council as soon as possible. Mayor Dunin felt the study was too expensive. After additional discussion, moved by Reiss /Settle (3 -2. Pinard and Mayor Dunin voting no), to approve the proposal by Evensen Dodge and Vertex Cost Systems with the CAO authorized to award the contract upon successful contract negotiations and provided that the contract does not exceed $69,750. B U S I N E S S I T E M 1. COURT STREET PROJECT (File *435) Council held a presentation and discussion on the Court Street Project; this included an introduction by Mike Multari, Community Development Director and Jeff Hook. Associate Planner. They reviewed the history and gave an overview of the project. The project presentation was conducted by Rob Strong, Planning Mill,.Marshall Ochylski of Interwest Investment Group, Peter Freeman, Finance-Director of Dillingham Corporation, Norman Lyle, Sykes Group, and Pierre.Rademaker, designer of the project. Each reviewed the project from his perspective. Slides were shown and Council asked questions and made comments. At 8:50 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess. At 9:05 p.m., City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment on the project. 51 City Council Minutes Page 3 Tuesday, February 23, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. re Maggie Cox, resenting the Chamber of Commerce, stated that they were g� P very interested in the project and were anxious to see development on this site. Dodie Williams, Administrator of the Business Improvement Association, stated that Mr. Ochyiski had reviewed the project with the BIA and that they were anxious to see this go forward. Janet Kourakis, Planning Commissioner, stated they had not reviewed the project and felt Commissioners would have several comments and questions. Brian Starr, Architectural Review Commissioner, also stated that the A.R.C. had not reviewed the project and he was sure they would have comments. Charles French, Cuesta Valley Development, stated he looked forward to seeing this project proceed. Mike Multari, Community Development Director, stated that Council needed to give direction to staff: specifically, staff needed to know if the Council felt that this project would fit in the downtown and what kinds of land uses and public benefits the Council would want to see made a part of this project. ' Marshall E. Ochylski made closing comments. Councilwoman Rappa stated she was concerned about the retail use and the amount:of retail space being made available in the project. Jan Hagaman- Jercich, President of the Board of Directors, San Luis Obispo County Arts Council, spoke on behalf of the Arts Council stating they had worked with the development team and were anxious to see this project proceed. Councilman Settle stated that he liked the mixed use and had no problem with the retail. He was also pleased to see the on site parking and the development plan thus far, which consisted of more amenities than he had expected. He felt the project complied with the mixed use concept and could be a real asset to the City. He also liked the joint venture approach and the ground lease proposal. He did have concerns which included the financial aspects of the project and that the project not place the City in a vulnerable position should the project-run into financial problems later. Councilwoman Pinard stated she had no problems with the architectural plans. She felt there.needed to be a better justification of the mixture of uses. She saw conflict with having luxury offices and athletic activities in the same building. She would have preferred one large department store instead of having the project broken down into smaller spaces and asked for feedback on the possibilities that exist for providing for a major anchor store. She questioned whether there really was a need for luxury office space and felt that much of the residential use in the downtown had been lost. She would have preferred a hotel providing for 24 -hour use and /or a conference center. 52 City Council Minutes Page 4 Tuesday, February 23, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. Councilman Reiss stated the primary question he had was how the project would affect the vitality of the downtown. He preferred to see a use that would be on a 24 -hour basis and felt that the largest single space proposed was too small to be considered a true anchor. Other concerns included the economic viability of the project and how this joint - project benefits the City. Councilwoman Rappa agreed with the comments made by Councilman Reiss. She felt there should have been a hotel included in the project, retail space should not have been broken up, and that the City secure a dependable anchor store for this use. Mayor Dunin stated it was his desire that the downtown be considered primarily for a shopping area. He felt the most important part of the project should be retail use and that 18,000 square feet in one space was insufficient. He would like to see a close relationship with the Chamber of Commerce and the Business Improvement Area with the Development Team. He also felt the financial needs should be addressed. The space proposed for "art in public places" was an enhancement but the amount of parking spaces was too small (as the 140 sites only allowed for an additional 22 parking spaces than currently exists). The recreational facility was of concern to him and the kind of activities a club would attract. He'd like to see a time projection as to construction and completion of the project. He felt a followup meeting within six weeks was important in addition to regular reports throughout the project. Upon general consensus, staff and the development team to report back after review by the Planning Commission not to exceed six weeks. Council to receive monthly reports and meet again in a timely manner to review the project progress. At 9:55 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess. At 10:05 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 A -1 BALLOT MEASURES After brief discussion, it was moved by Settle /Pinard (5 -0), Resolution Nos. 6400 and 6401 (1988 Series) were adopted calling and consolidating the election for June 7, 1988, for the purpose of placing two mobilehome rent regulations ordinances on the ballot and Resolution Nos. 6391 and 6393 in conflict rescinded as recommended. C O M M U N I C A T I O N S COMM 1 WATER MANAGEMENT After brief discussion, staff was directed to report back on the six issues raised by Councilwoman Rappa's memo of 2/23/88 concerning additional information on local water projects before May. D r, I­ City Council Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. COMM 2 SAFETY IN MITCHELL PARK Page 5 After discussion, a letter from Richard P. Warren suggesting a new design for Mitchell Park restrooms referred to staff for inclusion with report to come back to Council on 3/15/88. COMM 3 DENSITY WORKSHOP After brief discussion the Density Workshop that had been scheduled for Saturday, 3/12/88 at 9 a.m., was rescheduled to Saturday. 3/19/88 at 8:45 a.m. Staff was requested to notice the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Commission and interested citizens as to this change. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m. Pam Voges, City ler APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 5 -3 -88 lb -------------------------------------------------------------- M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1988 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO. CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Peg Pinard, Vice -Mayor Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss, Allen K. Settle and Mayor Ron Dunin Absent: None City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Roger Picquet, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Michael Multari. Community Development Director; Dave Romero, Public Works Director; Toby Ross, Assistant Administrative Officer; Steve Henderson, Assistant Administrative Officer; Mike Dolder, Fire Chief; Jim Stockton, Recreation Director; Terry Sanville, Principal Planner; Candace Havens. Parking Program Coordinator 53