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,Tuesday, December 5, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.
C -2 SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY (File No. 621)
Council considered establishment of a City Sexual Harassment Policy and
training program for all city employees.
Pat Renshaw stated she wanted Council to provide ongoing training as she felt
the failure to provide that would make the policy ineffectual.
Councilwoman Pinard suggested some minor wording amendments.
Moved by Ravoa /Roalman (5 -0) Resolution No. 6726 adopted establishing the
Sexual Harassment Policy and the training program with minor amendments as
recommended by Councilwoman Pinard. Motion carried unanimously.
C -3 JACK HOUSE PRESERVATION (File No. 891)
Council considered submittal of a National Register application to the
California Office of Historic Preservation for the Jack House Residence.
After discussion, moved by Rafloa /Roalman (5 -0) Resolution No. 6727 was adopted
authorizing submittal of the application as recommended.
Councilwoman Ravoa stated she was pleased to see this item going forward and
urged its success.
C -4 SONIC CABLE (File No. 143)
Council considered a request by Sonic Communications to reassign cable
television franchise agreement from Sonic Cable Television to another wholly -
owned subsidiary, Sonic Leasing.
Resolution No. 6728 (5 -0) adopted authorizing the transfer of the cable
franchise agreement to Sonic Cable Leasing as recommended.
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. APPEAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE
MAP - 124 HIGHLAND DRIVE (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider A) an appeal by Charron O'Neill of
Community Development Director's action granting mitigated negative
declaration on environmental impact for Minor Subdivision 89 -116; and B) a
tentative map creating 3 lots from one lot at 124 Highland Drive; R -1 zone;
Ina and Norman Lerner, subdividers.
(Note: A complete transcript of this item is being prepared and is made a
part of this record, including the tapes from the hearing.)
Randy Rossi, Interim Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda
report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution to deny the
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appeal and approve the tentative map subject to recommended findings and
conditions as shown in the resolution. Mr. Rossi also showed a slide
presentation of the property proposed for the minor subdivision (a complete
copy of the staff report and supporting documents are available in File No.
407).
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Kurt Kuper, a San Luis Obispo County resident, stated on behalf of the
applicant, Charron O'Neill, she was withdrawing her appeal of the
environmental determination and would speak to the public hearing portion of
the meeting concerning the tentative map.
Charron O'Neill, 149 Fel Mar, stated for the record that she had withdrawn her
appeal.
Terry Simons, representing the subdividers, Ina and Norman Lerner, questioned
if the withdrawal of the appeal would mean that the negative declaration would
be sufficient.
After discussion, moved by Roalman /Reiss (4 -1, Councilwoman Pinard voting no)
to accept the withdrawal of the appeal of the evnironmental determination by
Charron O'Neill. Motion carried.
Terry Simons, representing the subdividers, spoke in support of the
applicant's request and reviewed the history of the project.
Kurt Kuoioer urged against the proposal.
Carla Sanders, Oakridge Drive, spoke against the proposal.
Charron O'Neill, property owner, urged denial of the proposed subdivision.
Emmons Blake, 634 Al -Hil Drive, spoke in opposition.
James Merkle, 392 Pismo Street, opposed the proposal.
Steve Hoffdav, spoke against the proposal.
Felton Ferrini, 633 Al -Hil Drive, spoke against the proposal.
Norman Lerner, property owner, spoke in support of the project.
Terry Simons, clarified questions raised by some of the earlier speakers.
Jim ward, 679 Johnson Avenue, supported the proposal.
1 Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Councilwoman Ram3a felt that the intent of the original subdivider was to have
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left this lot intact. She felt that it was a significant landmark, and would
not support the subdivision request.
Councilman Roalman agreed.
After dicsussion, moved by Ravva /Roalman (4 -1, Councilman Reiss voting no)
Resolution No. 6729 was adopted (revised exhibit 8) to deny the tentative map
for minor subdivision 89 -116 with additional findings as suggested by
Councilwoman Rama. Motion carried.
9:00 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess; 9:15 p.m., City Council reconvened,
all Councilmembers present.
2. MARGARITA RIVIERA SPECIFIC PLAN (File No. 467)
Council considered planning concepts and environmental review for the
Margarita Expansion area, east of Margarita Avenue (SP 1404, GP /R 1403,
continued from 1/31/89).
Randy Rossi, Interim Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda
report asking that Council give staff direction on the planning perameters and
basic features of a specific plan, and scope of an environmental impact
report. He provided a recap of staff's preferences which were 1) direct staff
to continue to work on specific plan, in concert with the General Plan update,
but as a lower priority than the General Plan update itself; 2) have staff
prepare the draft specific plan, with technical help from consultants as
needed; 3) include the Garcia Ranch area, at least schematically; 4) have
staff determine whether the wet areas were "wetlands" requiring habitat
protection or replacement, before refining the draft plan on which the EIR
will be done; 5) endorse the attached planning principles which would a) avoid
the hilltop houses, b) support the basic scheme of density and lot sizes, but
with added height and floor area controls to assure modest dwellings and
neighborhood compatability, c) make the area subject to whatever city -wide
residential growth rate controls emerge from the General Plan update, d)
extend walking and bicycle paths to the south, to connect with destinations in
the airport area; study the feasibility of grade separation at Prado Road, e)
provide a public street connection from Margarita Avenue to Prado Road
(reflected in RRM's revised plan), f) have the area meet the affordable
housing standards of the adopted Housing Element, or other standards which may
emerge from the General Plan Update, and g) not make a water service exception
for an early phase including affordable housing. He then showed a slide
presentation of the project area.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
T. Keith Gurnee, representing RRM, spoke in support of the project.
Bob Kitamura, property owner in the Specific Plan, also spoke in support. 1
Eric Justesson, also a staff member with RRM, supported the Specific Plan.
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Terry Simons, representing the Garcia Ranch, which is adjacent to the project,
stated that they were more than willing to work with the adjacent property
owners, including providing a combined specific plan.
Bob Ritamura, 3030 Johnson Avenue, again spoke on behalf of the property
owner.
Jim Merkle urged the Council not to go forward with this proposal, felt it was
premature, given the water resource deficiency and environmental concerns.
Roy Garcia explained why they had not participated in a Specific Plan, that it
would have been a financial burden, and they would not have been able to
participate for this many years without great financial difficulty.
Andrew Merriam, although not associated with this project, discouraged Council
from having staff be the lead in preparing the specific plan. He felt this
would set a bad precedent for future specific plans.
Roy Hanff was concerned about lack of water, sewer resources, density issues,
and that this should not be exempted from the City growth controls.
Richard de Blouah, 744 Alta Vista, and one of the property owners, spoke in
support of the Council allowing the Specific Plan to go forward.
Vic Montcomery clarified how the Airport Area Property Owners Assessment
Districts had worked, and the lack of involvement by the Garcia Ranch.
Dolly Garcia again explained that they had not participated in the assessment
due to the high cost.
Councilman Roalman felt it would be appropriate for this urban expansion for
sometime in the future, but would prefer to wait unitl the General Plan Land
Use Element was finished before going forward with it. He would like to set a
target date and hoped that the EIR from the state regarding the State water
Project would be available by that time, and the water issue more nearly
resolved.
Councilwoman Rama felt the city should let the Specific Plan go along the way
it is, and if the City is not serious about its already adopted water and
Wastewater Management Plans, then it should say so. Otherwise she saw no
reason why the Specific Plan should not go ahead, as it wouldn't be able to be
built without the water and wastewater issues being addressed anyway. She
felt that a park is necessary to serve the entire area, that it was essential
to look at school, police and fire impacts, address the need for a C -N area,
which should be considered with the city's Growth Management Policy. She
encouraged the dual use of retention and detention basins and felt that any
information on air quality could be provided during the discussions of the
Land Use Element as part of this project.
Councilwoman Pinard felt that Council was leaving out the community's
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perception of what's going on in "the big picture ", and that the City needs to
emphasize where our community requirements will be placed before specific
plans go ahead. She questioned where the community's water storage and sewer
needs will go; how recreational needs will be met and didn't feel it could be
on 5 acre mini parks. She questioned the additional impacts on fire and
police with new subdivisions, and how the area transit plan would provide
access to the new areas; she felt the City should require better storage for
water facilities, and work with the Housing Authority for low- income housing.
The City had already exceeded its one percent growth rate.
Councilman Reiss had no problem with starting the program now, felt the City
should be planning for the future, rather than waiting for the future to catch
up. There are housing deficiencies for the low- income. He had no problem
with City staff being the lead in plan preparation. He would like to see a
team approach and address the affordable housing issue.
Councilman Roalman stated that if City was to support going ahead with the
Specific Plan then he would like to consider looking at creek hydrology,
because it will increase peak storm water diversion running off -site. He did
not support development in the saddle area, would want a plan for solar
alignment, street alignment to provide for bus routes and bike paths, look at
the fiscal impact on the city, and have maximum pedestrian routes including
pedestrian access thru Chumash Mobile Home Park.
Councilwoman Rapp would like to be kept informed at least on a quarterly
basis as to how the plan is progressing.
Mayor Dunin felt that the planning is a continuous activity and that the city
needs to plan for this growth even it it's going to be another seven to eight
years through the phasing process. It is important that the County knows what
the City is planning and doing. He wants the streets to go through and as
much protection of agriculture land as possible. He had open space concerns
and felt the City needs to develop, with the County, zoning that is
consistent. He supported a larger park and felt the Garcia property had to be
included as part of the Specific Plan. He would like to see the word
"dwelling" defined. The mobilehome park is affordable housing, and he could
be supportive of one in this area. He felt there needed to be a balance
between jobs and housing to protect air quality. He supported the substituted
page of recommended actions that were submitted by Keith Gurnee and hoped the
Circulation Element, when it comes back, would be identifying alternative
modes of transportation that would help here. Another issues to review would
be airport noise. He supported periodic updates. He would prefer to let
staff define what the team approach would be and come back to the Council. He
could support a density transfer approach as well.
After additional discussion, moved by Raooa /Dunin (3 -2, Councilmembers Roalman
and Pinard voting no) to direct staff to continue to work on the Specific Plan
with the applicant, and come back (tentatively scheduled for February, 1990) I
on a team approach showing how it would work. Motion carried.
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Then moved by Dunin /Reiss (1 -4, Councilmembers Pinard, Rappa, Reiss and
Roalman voting no) to direct staff to work with the developer and members of
the Specific Plan group in developing the Specific Plan, and for staff not to
take the lead. Motion failed.
3. FRENCH PARR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (City Plan No. M -57Y)
Due to the lateness of the hour and upon general consensus, the consideration
of plans and specifications for "French Park Improvement Project - Phase I and
Phase II ", City Plan No. M -57Y was continued to Tuesday, December 12, 1989 at
7:00 p.m.
4. LAGUNA LAKE PARR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (City Plan No. N -59Y)
Due to the lateness of the hour and upon general consensus by Council,
consideration of plans and specifications for "Laguna Lake Park Improvement
Project ", City Plan No. N -59Y, which includes playground expansion,
stabilization of bands for canoes, windsurfing and day camp facilities, was
continued to Tuesday, December 12, 1989 at 7:00 p.m.
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Comm. 1. Communication from County determining government office are
allowed on South Broad at Tank Farm Road (outside City Limits) was referred to
staff for response '=concern expressed that policy be consistent with City
policy.
Comm. 2. Councilmembers Rappa and Pinard appointed as League voting
Delegate and alternate, respectively.
12:30 a.m., there being no further business to come before the City Council,
Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Monday, December 11989 at 12:10 p.m.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1989 - 12:10 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Present: Councilmembers Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss, Bill Roalman and
Mayor Ron Dunin
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