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Home My WebLink About04/19/1988City Council Minutes Tuesday, April 19, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. City Staff Page 2 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; Mike Dolder. Fire Chief; Bill Hetland, Utilities Manager C O N S E N T AG E N D A Moved by Settle /Reiss (5 -0) to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer with amendments as indicated. C -1 TRAFFIC WORK ORDERS Moved by Rappa /Pinard (4 -1, Dunin voting no) Resolution No. 6426 (1988 Series) adopted as recommended approving traffic work orders for the period January 1, 1988, through March 31. 1988. C -2 AIRPORT WATER & SEWER AGREEMENT (File 111154) 1 Consideration of approving an amendment to the City /County Airport water ' and sewer agreement relating to the implementation of pretreatment program regulations (continued from 4/5/88) was continued to date certain Tuesday, 4/26/88 (5 -0). C3 SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT AMENDMENT (File 11533) Resolution No. 6427 (1988 Series) adopted amending exhibits to Resolution No. 6413 confirming costs for sidewalks constructed under the 1911 Act to reflect that John Magee's assessment at 1206 Murray Street is removed from Exhibit A and added to Exhibit B as recommended (5 -0). C -4 CONTINUE ANNEXATION REQUEST (File 1441) Moved by Rappa /Pinard (5 -0) to continue request by Southern California Gas Company to annex 78 acres and rezone from service commercial (C -S), manufacturing (M), retail commercial (C -R), and neighborhood- commercial (C -N) between Braod Street and the city limits (continued from 10/20/87, 11/17/87 & 3/22/88) to date uncertain (tentatively Tuesday, May 31st). C -5 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (File 11427) Resolution No. 6428 (1988 Series) adopted approving agreement with the Edna Islay Housing Corporation (EIHC) for the acquisition and sale of property on housing and Poinsettia Drive to enable the authorizing the CAD to execute construction of low- income as recommended (5-0). City Council Minutes Page 3 Tuesday, April 19, 1938 - 7:00 p.m. C -6 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE (File 41111) Moved by Rappa /Pinard (5 -0) to leave the July 19 Council Meeting that Tuesday, June 7 regular meeting be changed to Monday, June 6, and that Tuesday, June 21 meeting be cancelled. C -7 WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (File 41525) Consideration of authorizing Brown and Caldwell to perform the balance of all contract tasks in the Wastewater Management Plan Implementation Agreement (approx. $1,009,035 remaining in contract -- continued from 7/27%87, 8/24/87, 9/29/87, 10;26;31, 1/25f88, 2/16/88 & 2.23/88) continued to date uncertain (5 -0). P R E S E N T A T I O N A. "HARMONY MONTH" PRESENTATION (File 41112) 1. WATER ACREAGE ORDINANCE (File 41515) Council held a.public hearing to consider giving final passage to Ordinance NO. 1115, amending the Municipal Code to establish an index system for annyally updating water acreage and front footage charges (continued from 4/5/88). Rill Hetland,.Utilities Manager, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council give final passage to the ordinance as recommended. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against the proposed passage. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Settle /Reiss (5 -0) Ordinance No. 1115 (1988 Series) given final passage as.recommended. 2. APPEAL - 550 BUCHON STREET (:=ile 4)407) The local chapter of the Barbership Quartet representing the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quarter Singing in America sang two.songs for the City Council in recognition of "Harmony Month ". Mayor Dunin stated, after the presentation, that the proclamation declaring "Harmony Month" would be forwarded to them. P U B L I C H E A R I N G S 1. WATER ACREAGE ORDINANCE (File 41515) Council held a.public hearing to consider giving final passage to Ordinance NO. 1115, amending the Municipal Code to establish an index system for annyally updating water acreage and front footage charges (continued from 4/5/88). Rill Hetland,.Utilities Manager, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council give final passage to the ordinance as recommended. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against the proposed passage. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Settle /Reiss (5 -0) Ordinance No. 1115 (1988 Series) given final passage as.recommended. 2. APPEAL - 550 BUCHON STREET (:=ile 4)407) Councilwoman Pinard stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest. Council held a public hearing to consider.a recommendation of the Architectural Review Commission regarding a revised streetscape elevation for a six -unit been referred condominium project at 550 to the ARC by the Council in Buchon Street. This item had response to an appeal by Leo Pinard of a decision by the ARC to approve an earlier design (continued from 3/1;'88). Councilwoman Pinard stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest. City Council Minutes Page 4 Tuesday. April 19, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. Mike Multari, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council consider the staff report and the recommendation of the ARC regarding the revised elevation, and after public testimony, either adopt the resolution that would uphold or deny the appeal as appropriate. He did request that the Council indicate either a preference for an integral sidewalk with street -tree wells or for a 4 -foot wide detached sidewalk with parkway. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Councilwoman Pinard spoke on behalf of the appellant, stating that the amended design was more in keeping with what they had hoped for. Barry Williams, representing the project, felt that the suggested changes could be worked out and was agreeable to that recommended. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Settle /Rappa (4 -0 -1, Pinard absent) Resolution No. 6429 (1988 Series) adopted upholding the appeal by the ARC to approve the Buchon Street elevation of the condominium project at 550 Buchon Street with minor amendments as suggested, including a condition for the 4 -foot wide detached sidewalk with parkway. Councilwoman Pinard took her place at Council table. 1 3. CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION REQUESTS (File 11423) Council held a public hearing to consider Planning Commission recommendations for the annual review and ranking of 1988 applications received for residential condominium conversions: A. CON 88 -1 - request to allow conversion of 168 units at 1045 Southwood Drive; Smith and Company, applicants. B. CON 88 -2 - request to allow conversion of 10 units at 415 Chorro, Street; Steve Nelson, applicant. A. Pam VOges. City Clerk, stated that upon receipt of a letter dated 41118/88 from Terrance K. Orton, representing the applicant for the property at 1045 Southwood, requested this item be withdrawn as it appeared to be premature at this time. B. Hike Multari, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council support the request as recommended. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Steve Nelson, 1580 Lizzie Street, spoke in support of their request. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Settle /Rappa (5 -0) Resolution No. 6430 (1988 Series) adopted approving the request as recommended. • City Council Minutes Page 5 Tuesday, Apri.l 19, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. 4. CREEK RESTORATION PLAN (File #596) Presentation was made by Bob Jones of the San Luis Obispo County Land Conservancy, highlighting goals of the San Luis Creek Restoration Plan. He submitted a four page plan with recommendations including 12 specific recommendations that he would like to see integrated as a part of the plan. After discussion. moved by Settle /Rappa (5 -0) to receive and file the report with item 9 to be referred to the Park & Recreation Commission for report back. Further, that staff be directed to work with the Conservancy to incorporate within the City planning and development process as many of the other recommendations of the Conservancy as determined feasible and practical. 5. DETENTION BASINS (File #5941 Council continued its consideration of the engineering study prepared for detention dams upstream of the City (initial study to cost S15,000: future studies estimated at $50,000- - continued from 10/8/87 & 3/15/88). Dave Romero, Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that staff be authorized to proceed with the rest of the 1 engineering study. Councilwoman Rappa questioned what the makeup of the structure of the Zone 9 committee was, who sat on the committee, and why didn't the City not. vote its two representatives of the sir member commission with regard to getting the Zone 9 committee to support funding of this study. After discussion, Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. Bob Jones, SLO Conservancy, spoke briefly. Peter Zeiderweg, 2778 Reservoir Canyon, questioned the need for the dam and where its placement would be. Councilman Settle stated he could support this study. He was concerned that Zone 9 have some participation. Harold Miossi, property owner, stated he was opposed to the dams. Councilwoman Rappa stated she was disappointed that Zone 9 was not interested in helping with this project. Councilwoman Pinard suggested that a field trip be held prior to Council making any determination on the study at this time. She, too, was interested in Zone 9 helping to fund the project. After discussion, moved by Settle /Reiss (3 -2, Rappa & Pinard voting no) to proceed with the engineering study as recommended. Moved by Pinard /Settle (5 -0) to authorize the City's representatives to the Zone 9 Committee to request funding from Zone 9 for preparation of the detention basin study Phase 1. .. .. 0 City Council Minutes Page 6 Tuesday, April 19, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. 9:25 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess. 9:45 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 1. Deborah Elliott & Marge Castle requested the Council agenda the issue of helping to find a home for the Little Theatre. Upon general consensus, this issue was referred to staff and the Promotional Coordinating Committee for report back to Council within 6 -8 weeks. C O M M U N I C A T I O N S COMM -1 Staff to report back regarding a letter sent by Judy Hiltbrand concerning water service turn -on /turn -off policies. COMM -2 Staff directed to report back regarding letter received by Margaret Porter concerning problem intersection at Palm and Broad Streets. COMM -3 Staff to respond to letter received by Betty Branch asking for Council support concerning the plight of stroke victims or other frail elderly who are not eligible for Medicaid. CORM -4 City Clerk to have transcript prepared of portion of excerpt from Council meeting dated 3/15/88 Item No. 8 entitled "Park Modifications" and schedule for future Council discussion and clarification. 10:35 p.m., Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to closed session to discuss possible settlement possibilities on the following cases: 1) Holeski vs City, Superior Court 959288; 2) Cardosa vs City, #60259; 3) Duran vs City, #62150; 4) Stephensen vs City, #63777. 11:42 p.m. there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Monday, April 25 at 4:00 p.m. P, Pam Voes, City l rk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 6 -6 -88 lb 1 1 1