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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, MARCH 15, 1988 - 7:00 P.H.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Peg Pinard, Vice -Mayor Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss, Allen K.
Settle and Mayor Ron Dunin
None
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 to CAO; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief;
Bill Statler, Finance Director; Ann Crossey, Personnel
Director; Jim Stockton, Recreation Director; Judy Lautner,
Associate Planner; Lane Wilson. Building /Parks Manager
C O N S E N T A G E N D A
Moved by Rappa /Settle (5 -0), the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved
with the exception of C -4, Mayor Dunin voting no on this item.
C -1 STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (File x87 -34)
Resolution No. 6407 (1988 Series) adopted awarding contract to Baker
Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of 557.299 for "Storm Drain
Improvement Project, Osos Street from Islay to SPPR," City Plan No. M -21E
(5 -0).
C -2 SEWER FARM LEASE (File x521)
Resolution No. 6408 (1988 Series) approving form
lease of the Wastewater Treatment Plant pasture,
advertise for bids as recommended (5 -0).
C -3 SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT 1268 (File
Resolution No. 6409 (1988 Series) adopted giving
subdivision improvements for Tract 1268, a 10 -10
of lease agreement for
staff authorized to
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final acceptance of
t commercial shopping
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center located at 353 Madonna Road (Central Coast Plaza); William and
Marilyn Bird, subdividers,: as recommended (5 -0).
C -4 PARKING CITATION SERVICES (File x551)
Resolution No. 6410 (1988. Series) adopted approving agreement between the
City and DataCom Systems Corporation for parking citations processing
services as recommended .(4 =1, Dunin voting no).
Councilwoman Rappa requested staff to provide a brief update for the first
couple of months on this project.
A D V I S O R Y B O D Y A P P O I N T M E N T S
1. Council considered recommendations by Council Subcommittees of
nominations for appointment to five advisory bodies as follows:
A. Cultural Heritage Committee (Rappa and Reiss): 5 vacancies to expire
3/31/88.
Moved by Rappa /Reiss (4 -0 -1. Pinard stepping down, due to a possible
conflict of interest), Patricia Nicholson, Dan Krieger, James Fickes,
Bruce Sievertson and Leo Pinard reappointed to the Cultural Heritage
Committee for 2 -year terms expiring 3/31/90. Terry Billinger recommended
to be apppointed if a vacancy occurs within 6 months.
B Housing Authority (Dunin): 2 vacancies to expire 3/31;88.
Moved by Dunin /Rappa (5 -0), to reappoint Ruth Wirshup and Lee Balatti for
4 -year terms expiring 3/31/92.
C. Human Relations Commission (Pinard and Rappa); 6 vacancies to expire
3/31/88.
Moved by Pinard /Rappa (5 -0), to reappoint Fay Potashin, Leola Rubottom and
Leigh Willard for 2 -year terms expiring 31131/90. Jeanann Forsyth, Shelley
Aleshire and John Downes appointed for 2 -year terms expiring 31/31/90 and
Barbara Gauntt appointed for a 1 -year term expiring 3/31/89.
D. Promotional Coordinating Committe (Settle and Reiss): 4 vacancies to
expire 3/31/88 and one unexpired term expiring 3/31;89.
Moved by Settle /Reiss (5 -0), Mary Whittlesey, Jesse Norris and Laverne
Schneider reappointed for 2 -year terms expiring 3/31/90, Evelyn Delmartini
appointed for a 2 -year term expiring 3/31/90 and Jack Gatz appointed for a
one -year term expiring 3/31/89.
E. Architectural Review Commission (Pinard and Dunin); 5 vacancies: 4
terms to expire 3/31/88 and one unexpired term to expire 3/31/89.
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Tuesday, March 15, 1988 - 7:00 p.m.
This item was continued to Tuesday. March 22, 1988, at 7:00 p.m. to allow
sufficient time for deliberation by the Council Subcommittee (5 -0).
P U B L I C H E A R I N G S
2. PROPOSED SUBDIVISION - TRACT 1438 (File x410 -1438)
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission
recommendation to approve a tentative map for Tract 1438, creating a
13 -lot residential subdivision at 2000 Royal Way; R -1 -S zone; Jack Foster,
subdivider (continued from 3/1/88).
Mike Multari, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report
with the recommendation that Council initiate a General Plan revision to
change the designation of the site from interim conservation /open space
(C /OS) to low- density residential (R -1).; and 2) to adopt Resolution No.
6411 approving tentative map for Tract 1438 as recommended by the Planning
Commission or as modified after consideration of the issues discussed in
the staff report.
Judy Lautner, Associate Planner, reviewed the project in detail.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Steve Kahn, 396 Buckley Rd., and representing Jack Foster, spoke in
support of the tentative map and urged approval. He also requested that
Condition No. 7 be amended to allow removal of the 48" cypress.
?tike Foster. 1274 Cedar St.. Arroyo Grande, upon question stated they
could provide 4 -6" of top soil for the project.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After considerable discussion and questions by the Council, it was moved
by Settle /Reiss (4 -1, Rappa voting no), to direct staff to initiate a
General Plan Map revision to change the designation of the site from
interim conservation /open space (C /OS) to low- density residential (R -1);
and 2) to adopt Resolution No. 6411 (1988 Series) approving tentative map
for Tract 1438 as recommended by the Planning Commission with
modifications to Conditions 5 and 11 as discussed this evening which would
provide for language to require importation of top soil and allow a 4 foot
sidewalk rather than the 6 foot.
Councilwoman Rappa stated she would have preferred that no sidewalks be
required for the project.
3. JOHNSON AVENUE REZONING (GP /R /PD 1343
1 Council held a public hearing to consider
Ordinance No. 1113 (1988 Series) rezoning
Avenue from neighborhood- commercial (C -N)
considerations (O -S); Steve Hooper, appli
Z (File 4;463)
giving final passage to
property at 1333 -1335 Johnson
to office with special
:ant (continued from 3/1/88).
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Mike Multari. Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda
report with the recommendation that Council grant final passage to
Ordinance No. 1113 which would amend the zoning: designation of the
property from C -N to 0 -S as recommended.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Laverne Schneider, 1356 Marsh St., spoke against the proposed rezoning.
Steve Hooper, applicant, spoke in support.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Reiss /Dunin (3 -2, Rappa and Settle voting no), Ordinance No. 1113
(1988 Series) given final passage as recommended.
4. SUBDIVISION TIME EXTENSION - TRACT 1261 (File *410 -1264)
Council held a public hearing to consider granting a 12 -month time
extension for Tract 1261, creating a single - family residential.subdivision
located at 133 Rosita Streets; R -1 zone: Brown Family Estate Trust,
subdivider.
Hike Multari, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report
with recommendation that Council adopt the resolution that would approve
the one -year time extension as requested.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against the proposed time extension.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Reiss / Rappa (5 -0), Resolution No. 6412 (1988 Series) adopted
approving the 12 -month time extension to file the map for Tract 1261 as
recommended.
5. MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (File *543)
Council held a public hearing to consider giving final passage to
Ordinance No. 1112, amending the membership on the Mass Transportation
Committee from nine to seven members (continued from 3/1/88).
Toby Ross, Assistant Administrative Officer, reviewed the agenda report
with the recommendation that Council give final passage to Ordinance
No. 1112 as recommended.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Xo one spoke for or against the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Settle /Pinard (5 -0), Ordinance No. 1112 (1988 Series) given final
passage as recommended.
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6. 7:30 P.N. SIDEWALK COSTS (File #533)
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Council held a public hearing to consider confirming costs to property
owners for sidewalk repairs in various areas of the city ($21,330.34).
Councilwoman Rappa stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest.
Dave Romero, Public Works Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report
stating that Council had received the updated assessment list as of 5:00
p.m. this evening and he urged Council adoption of the resolution
confirming the costs as recommended.
Maryann Smaby, representing Mr. Walker, 190 Stenner St., stated they were
not in opposition to the assessment but rather the quality of the work had
been poor. They would like to see the driveway brought up to City
standards as well as fixing the drainage problem.
Penny Rappa stated she too, had a great deal of trouble at Ella St.,
regarding the drainage but was not protesting the assessment.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After moved by Settle /Pinard (4 -0 -1. Rappa absent), Resolution No. 6413
(1988 Series) adopted confirming sidewalk costs as recommended with
' direction to staff to work with the property owner at 190 Stenner Street
to negotiate a settlement up to a credit of $500.00.
7. PARKING REQUIREMENTS (File #463)
Council held a public hearing to consider an urgency ordinance amending
the zoning regulations section 17.16.060 to suspend the regulations for
requiring parking spaces based on the size of the dwelling unit; City of
San Luis Obispo, applicant.
Mike Multari, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda
report with the recommendation that City Council introduce and give final
passage to Ordinance No. 1114 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 Pinard /Reiss (5 -0), Ordinance No. 1114 (1988 Series) given final
passage as recommended.
At 8:55 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess. At 9:05 p.m., City Council
reconvened, all members present.
8. PARK MODIFICATIONS (File #813 -814)
Council considered restroom modifications at Mitchell and Laguna Lake
Parks and a memorial structure at Mitchell Park (continued from 2- 2 -88).
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Dave Romero, Public Works Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report for
both items. The first dealing with a memorial brick structure and the
second with the changes to the two restrooms at Laguna Lake Park and the
one at Mitchell Park. He was recommending that staff be authorized to
proceed with the removal of the wall at Mitchell Park and modify the berm
and fence. Further, that Council, with staff, consider modified restroom
design at any next facility constructed by the City.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
LaVerne Schneider, 1356 Marsh St., felt that it was premature to take down
the wall and urged the Council to review other alternatives before making
a decision to remove it.
Marge Brussow, 1194 Oceanaire Dr., was concerned about the activities that
were occuring at the men's restrooms at Laguna Lake Park but she would be
offended by open -air men's and ladies restrooms and urged a better
solution.
Brad Gowen, P.O. Box 13035, San Luis Obispo, also felt it premature to
take the wall down. He urged that more emphasis be placed on finding a
daytime facility for transients which seems to be the better solution, not
the removal of the wall.
Katheryn Owen, 1552 Madonna Rd., a City resident for many years was 1
opposed to taking down the wall and the removal of the memorial.
Marian Moraanstein, 1109 Pismo St., showed a revised plan drawn by
architect Tom Priest that would allow for a remodeling of the entrance to
Mitchell Park.
Tom Priest, 3140 Calle Jazmin, who had prepared the drawing, reviewed his
design and urged Council's support.
Dora Harden, 770 Buchon St., was concerned about the negative impact the
transients had on Mitchell Park and would like to see the emphasis on
removing them rather than the wall.
Greg \esite, 779 Murray St., stated that regardless of the modifications
made to the entrance of the park, it should allow some kind of privacy for
the park users. Unlike that of Santa Rosa Park, which faces a busy
boulevard. Parks should give an opportunity for people to be allowed some
respite from the other urban activities around them.
Councilman Reiss stated he was opposed to the removal of the memorial
structure. It represented an important part of.the City's history and
served as a tribute to the Veterans that died. The recommendation for
removing the wall came as a result.of. not having better patrol by public
safety personnel. Part of the problem is the picking up and dropping off
of transients at the park. The People's Shelter and others are working at
finding a temporary or permanent home for the homeless. He urged the
Council to delay taking the proposed action until after other options had
been explored.
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Councilwoman Rappa stated this was a neighborhood park and should be used
in this manner. She felt that there had been alot of imput from the
public and that there was a better way of dealing with this than the
current proposal.
Councilwoman Pinard felt the park should be designed to provide for
neighborhood watch programs. She did not consider the wall historical or
of a valuable enough resource to keep it over the need for allowing better
protection and provide for park use for families. She supported the
proposed modifications or removal of it in keeping with the design
submitted by Mr. Priest.
Councilman Settle supported the redesign as suggested by Tom Priest.
After additional discussion, moved by Rappa /Pinard (4 -1. Reiss voting no),
that a Council Subcommittee be appointed to work with staff for a design
replacement of the brick wall at Mitchell Park.
Moved by Dunin /Settle (5 -0), to appoint Councilman Reiss and Councilwoman
Pinard to serve as the Council Subcommittee.
Dave Romero, reviewed the second portion of the item dealing with restroom
modifications at Mitchell Park and Laguna Lake Park.
After lengthy discussion, it was moved by Mayor Dunin to table this item.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
It was then moved by Rappa /Settle (5 -0), to request that the issue of the
restroom modification at Mitchell Park and the two at Laguna Lake Park be
referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission with a request to review
previously submitted proposals and look at additional alternatives
including a unisex bathroom for children.
9. 1987 -88 MID -YEAR BUDGET (File #234)
The review of the 1987 -88 mid -year budget (estimated revenues S25,058,200)
was continued to Monday, April 11. 1988, at 4:00 p.m. due to the lateness
of the hour.
10. DETENTION DAMS (File =592)
The review and consideration of the engineering study prepared for
detention dams upstream of the City (initial study to cost $15.000; future
studies estimated at $50,000+ - continued from 10/8/87) was continued to
date uncertain due to the lateness of the hour.
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
COMM 1 POSSIBLE MUNICIPAL MEASURES
Council requested to contact Council Subcommittee (Pinard /Rappa) for
suggested advisory ballot topics by March 21. 1988 (5 -0).
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COMM 2 AREA AGENCY ON AGING
U. Dann Torrance appointed to a 2 -year term to the Board of Directors,
Area Agency on Aging - Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens (5 -0).
COMM 3 COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Monday, 4/11/88, at 4:00 p.m. tentatively scheduled for study session
regarding Council Policy and Procedures (5 -0).
COMM 4 PROPERTY TRANSFER -WATER
Mayor authorized to sign letter to the Bureau of Land Management urging
that any transfer of water shed of the Santa Margarita Lake be transferred
to the Army Corps of Engineers (5 -0).
COMM 5 MISSION STATEMENT - CAL POLY
Councilman Settle distributed copy of Cal Poly's Mission Statement for
Council information (5 -0).
At 10:55 p.m., City Council adjourned to closed session to discuss
personnel matters.
At 11:20 p.m., there being no further business to come before the City
Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Saturday. March 19, 1988.
at 9:15 a.m. for a Density Workshop and tour.
Pam Vo es, City C 0 rk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 5 -17 -88
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