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City Council Minutes Page 2
Tuesday, February 6, 1990 -7:00 p:m.
Director of Finance; Jim Stockton, Recreation Director; Bill
Hetland, Utilities Director; Alison Lloyd, Administrative
Analyst; Allen Short, water Division Manager
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There was no public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Roalman /Pinard (5 -0) the consent calendar was unanimously approved by
the City Council as recommended by the City Administrative Officer, with "no"
votes registered by Mayor Dunin on items C -3 and C -8.
C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Council approved (5 -0) the following minutes as amended:
Tuesday, December 12, 1989 at 6:00 p.m.;
Wednesday, January 3, 1990 at 4:00 p.m.; and
Tuesday, January 9, 1990 at 12:10 p.m.
C -2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES
Council approved (5 -0) contract pay estimates and changes orders to be paid as
recommended.
C -3 TRAFFIC WORK ORDERS
Council considered approving traffic work orders for the period October 1,
1989 through December 31, 1989.
Resolution No. 6752 adopted (4 -1, Mayor Dunin voting no) approving traffic
work orders as recommended.
C -4 STATE URBAN STREAMS RESTORATION GRANT
Council considered co- sponsoring with the County Land Conservancy a grant
application for State Urban Streams Restoration Program funds to stabilize and
beautify portions of the creek system within the City of San Luis Obispo.
Resolution No. 6753 (5 -0) adopted endorsing application as recommended.
C -5 REGIONAL TRANSIT AGREEMENT (File No. 541)
Council considered an agreement to create a Joint Powers Agency to provide
regional transit services, to be known as the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit
Authority (SLORTA).
' Mayor authorized to execute an agreement to create a Joint Powers Agency to
provide regional transit services as recommended.
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C -6 TRANSIT PERFORMANCE AUDIT (File No. 541)
Council considered the Annual Transit Performance Audit for fiscal years 1986-
87 through 1988 -89.
Received and filed.
C -7 CHILDREN'S MUSEUM STORAGE (File No. 857)
Council considered temporary storage container at the Children's Museum
located at 1010 Nipomo Street (continued from 10/17/89 and 1/2/90).
Received and filed.
C -8 NOISE ORDINANCE (File No. 738)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the City's
noise ordinance to make it enforceable (continued from 1/16/90).
Moved
by Roalman /Pinard (4 -1, Mayor Dunin voting no) Ordinance No. 1159 given
final
passage amending
the City's noise ordinance as recommended.
C -9
ANNUAL FINANCIAL
REPORT (File No. 223)
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Council
considered the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Audit Report for fiscal
year
1988 -1989.
Received and filed.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. APPEAL - TENTATIVE MAP - ALRITA STREET (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Earl Murie of a Hearing
Officer's decision to deny a tentative map for Minor Subdivision 89 -39,
creating 2 lots from 1 lot at 1778 Alrita and consideration of exceptions to
the Subdivision Ordinance; Earl Murie, subdivider (continued from 1/16/90):
Randy Rossi, Long Range Planner, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council adopt a resolution to deny the appeal.
Mike Dolder, Fire Chief, explained Fire Department concerns.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Earl Murie, owner and applicant, spoke in support of his request.
Mark Murie, Mr. Murie's son, also spoke in support of the subdivision.
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John Stewart, 1773 Alrita Street, was concerned that there was insufficient
water pressure and water availability for fire suppression.
Earl Murie, again stated that he would be supportive of installation of a
second fire hydrant at the street to be supplied by a privately developed
45,000 gallon tank.
After discussion, moved by Ra=a /Roalman (2 -3, Councilmembers Pinard, Reiss
and Mayor Dunin voting no) to deny the appeal and the tentative map as
recommended. Motion failed.
Then moved by Dunin /Reiss (3 -2, Councilmembers Rappa and Roalman voting no) to
adopt Resolution No. 6754 upholding the appeal and approve the tentative map
with findings and conditions as discussed including requiring the second fire
hydrant.
Moved by Dunin /Reiss (5 -0) to direct the Fire Chief to review the feasibility
of the formation of a fire protection assessment district in the areas of the
City where fire protection is substandard. Motion carried unanimously.
2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - 1575 BISHOP STREET (File No. 463)
,Council held a public hearing to consider A) amending the Land Use Element map
and zoning map to change the designation for GP /R 1422 from low- density,
residential (R -1) to public facility, special considerations (PF -S) for
property at 1575 Bishop Street, adjacent to General Hospital; and B) to
initiate rezoning of remainder of County -owned property surrounding General
Hospital to include the "SP" (specific plan) overlay zoning (continued from
5/16/89, 11/21/89 and 12/12/89).
Randy Rossi, Long Range Planner, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council adopt a resolution to amend the Land Use Element
map and introduce the ordinance to print amending the zoning map, further,
that staff be directed to intitiate the rezoning of the remainder of County
owned property as recommended.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Amy Arsenio, urged against the general plan amendment and rezoning.
Emma Jean , agreed with comments made by Mrs. Arsenio.
Jeff Hamm, Deputy County Administrator, stated that the County was supportive
of the application.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After discussion, moved by Reiss /Pinard (3 -2, Councilmembers Rappa and Roalman
voting no) to adopt Resolution No. 6755 amending the Land Use Element Map with
the Planning Commission directed to look at the possiblity of providing
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emergency access connection between Flora and Bishop Streets as requested by
the Fire Department.
Moved by Rana /Reiss (4 -1, Councilwoman Rappa voting no) to introduce to print
Ordinance No. 1160 amending the zoning map as recommended.
Moved by Ravva /Reiss (5 -0) to direct staff to initiate the rezoning of the
remainder of the County owned property as recommended by staff.
8:45 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess; 9:00 p.m., City Council reconvened,
all Councilmembers present.
3. APPEAL - PLANNING COMMISSION - CHORRO STREET (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Raymond Ensing of a
Planning Commission decision upholding the Hearing Officer's action to deny a
height exception at 283 Chorro Street for a six -foot high fence.
Randy Rossi, Long Range Planner, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council adopt a resolution to deny the appeal as
recommended in the staff report.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Dan Torrance, 77 Highland Drive, urged the Council against allowing the fenc_:
height exception in that block. He also did not feel it would substantially
reduce the noise problem.
Raymond Ensina, 283 Chorro Street, appellant, spoke in support of the appeal,
felt it was the only way to help mitigate the visual as well as the noise
impact of traffic.
Mrs. Flores, 287 Chorro Street, urged against the fence.
Beverly Ensino, 283 Chorro, spoke in support.
Arlene Zanchuck, 26 Chorro Street, spoke in opposition to the six foot fence.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After discussion, moved by Rana /Reiss (5 -0) Resolution No. 6756 was adopted
to deny the appeal as recommended.
Councilwoman Pinard urged that noise mitigation and traffic be an area to look
at when the Council next reviews the Circulation Element.
4. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT /REZONING - 1010 NIPOMO STREET (File No. 463)
Council held a public hearing to consider A) amending the General Plan Land
Use Element map and zoning map to change the designation of a city -owned
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parcel (GP /R 1461) from office - historical district to public facilities,
historic district with special considerations (O -H to PF -H -S) and B)
initiating a text change to allow non - profit theatres in the PF zone for
property located at 1010 Nipomo Street in conjunction with its proposed use as
a Children's Museum and Little Theatre.
Randy Rossi, Long Range Planner, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council adopt the resolution to amend the General Plan
Land Use map and introduce the ordinance to print to rezone the parcel. The
Council had previously proposed to rezone the property to C -C -H, but the
Planning Commission and staff were recommending rezoning to PF -H for reasons
cited in the staff report.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Marge Castle, representing The Little Theatre, spoke in support.
Rob Strong, representing The Children's Museum, also spoke in support of the
proposed rezoning.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After brief discussion, moved by Raooa /Pinard (5 -0) Resolution No. 6757 was
adopted amending the General Plan Land Use map for property at 1010 Nipomo
Street.
Moved by Ra=a /Pinard (5 -0) Ordinance No. 1161 was introduced to print
rezoning the parcel and amending Section 17.22.010 of the Zoning Regulations
to permit non - profit theatres in the PF zone as outlined.
BUSINESS ITEMS
5. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS (File No. 533)
Council considered requiring installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk
improvements where more than 508 of a block is already improved.
Dave Romero, Public Works Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council, after reviewing the sidewalks slated for
improvements, and if they desired modifications, to direct staff
to proceed with setting of public hearings and notification.
No one spoke for or against this item.
Moved by Reiss /Pinard (4 -1, Councilwoman Rappa voting no) to direct staff to
proceed as outlined.
I 6. LAGUNA LAKE PARK MASTER PLAN & COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER STUDY
(File No. 881)
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council considered Requests for Proposals for a master plan study for Laguna
Lake Park, and a Community /Senior Center Study, each work scope and proposal
not to exceed $50,000.
Randy Rossi, Long Range Planner, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council approve the preliminary work scope and release of
RFP's prepared by staff and direct staff to proceed with preliminary
consultant selection as recommended.
No one spoke for or against these items.
Mayor Dunin expressed reservations as to the expense for undergoing both of
these projects at a time when the City is faced with financial concerns.
After discussion, moved by Roalman /Rauua (4 -1, Mayor Dunin voting no) to
approve the preliminary work scope and release of RFP for Laguna Lake Master
Plan and direct staff to proceed with preliminary consultant selection as
outlined in the staff report.
Moved by Roalman /Reiss (2 -3, Councilmembers Pinard, Rappa and Dunin voting no)
to approve the preliminary work scope and release of the RFP for the
Community /Senior Center.
Moved by $aura / Pinard (5 -0) to continue the issue of the Community /Senior ,
Center RFP until after review of the upcoming mid -year budget analysis.
Motion carried.
7. WOMEN'S SHELTER PROGRAM (File No. 1042)
Council considered a proposal by the Women's Shelter Program requesting City
sponsorship of an application for a State planning and technical assistance
grant (including $7,500 contribution from the City) for the purpose of
acquiring a permanent shelter site.
John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, reveiwed the proposal.
Alison Lloyd, Administrative Analyst, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council approve the Women's Shelter Program request for
City sponsorship of the application for grant funding to identify and acquire
a permanent shelter site which would include a $7,500 "in kind" contribution
for the City.
After brief discussion, moved by Rama /Reiss (5 -0) to direct staff to apply
for grant funding for the Women's Shelter as recommended in the staff report,
with final contract to come back to Council for approval.
8. WATER ALLOCATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR PUBLIC RESTROOMS (File No. 517)
Council considered providing an increase in water allocation for those
businesses which are selected (by the BIA) and identified as public restrooms.
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Allen Short, water Division Manager, briefly reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council not approve the request for an increase in
water allocation adjustments to participating businesses for public restroom
usage.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Michael Frucht spoke in support of a proposal to allow some type of water
allocation adjustments in exchange for business participation in allowing use
of their restrooms for the public.
After considerable discussion, moved by Reiss /Rappa (2 -3, Councilmembers
Pinard, Reiss and Dunin voting no) to approve the request with eight
conditions identified in the staff report, with an amendment to item #8 to
read: "The business will still be responsible for any excess water
surcharges "; Additional condition #9, related to the facilities not being open
on Thursday nights; and a 10th condition to provide for visible signage.
Moved by Reiss /Roalman (4 -1, Mayor Dunin voting no) to approve the request for
increase in water allocation adjustments to participating businesses with
conditions outlined in the staff report to include numbers 2, 4, 5, 61 7 & 8,
with #8 to be revised to read: "The business will still be responsible for any
' excess water surcharges ".
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 1. - Council gave conceptual approval to agenda for Joint Meeting with
Architectural Review Commission on Tuesday, February 20, 1990 with revised
meeting.time to begin at 4:00 p.m.
Comm. 2. - Request by Councilmember Roalman to agendize request for funding
$9,000 for Earth Day to be added as a Communications item for February 20,
1990. Staff to send out additional background material.
Comm. 3. - Request by Councilmember Pinard for a stop sign at Palm and Broad
Streets referred to staff for report and agendizing.
11:35 p.m., City Council adjourned to closed session to discuss the G.D.
Spradlin property negotiations.
12:20 a.m., there being no further business to come before the City Council,
Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, February 20, 1990 at 4:00 p.m.,
for a Joint Meeting with the Architectural Review Commi si
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3/6/90
PV:nlo P Vogea, y Clerk
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