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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/11/1991441 MINUTES ' JOINT MEETING OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11,1991- 7:00 P.M. CITY /COUNTY LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM .995 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present- Vice Mayor Bill Roalman, Councilmembers Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss and Mayor Ron Dann Absent- Councilmember Peg Pinard City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director Business Improvement Association Members Present- Tom Brown, Ruth Nimeh, Chuck Adoff, Steve Owens, Pierre Rademaker, Michael Spangler, Forrest Watts, President Tom Donat, Administrator Monte Lukow, Becky ' Hoffman and Betsey Irwin (arrived at 7:10 P.M.) Absent: Jim Delmore PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. PROSPECTIVE RELOCATION OF CERTAIN COUNTY FUNCTIONS TO TRW SITE (Lukov) Council considered a request from the Business Improvement Association regarding concerns for the prospective relocation of certain County functions to the TRW site on Laurel Lane. Monte Lukov, the B.I.A. Administrator, submitted a memorandum at the meeting reviewing the County expansion needs and a summary of possible options. He also stated that if the County expanded, the downtown would: 1. Lose some 200+ people, no matter how short term, which could upset the economic stability of an area already faced with financial hardships (current local and national economy, the seismic and fine sprinkler retrofit, shake out of current. losses of businesses downtown, and area wide commercial expansion in Santa Maria /Santa Barbara); 2. The County would be failing to work within the tripolar framework of City planning and this would remove what little manufacturing zoning is on the market. Also, the B.I.A. was concerned that, dependent upon which departments were consolidated at the TRW site, the additional loss of subsidiary-type businesses which would follow the lead action would make an even greater impact on the downtown economic status; 442 City Council Minutes Page 2 Monday, February 11, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. 3. City government, B.I.A. and other interested parties should start finding solutions to the impact issues like those on the downtown and the community as a whole and show a willingness to fast - track projects including, where necessary, economic support where a return value would be recognized. The B.L.A. was requesting that (1) Council specifically adopt a resolution which would oppose the current proposed expansion to the TRW site. And, that (2) Council and staff work with all interested parties to offer a total commitment to finding and supporting a concrete solution to both short and long term space problems facing the County. Ton Donat, President of the BI-A, suggested some spec Ideas for keeping the County in the downtown core. He felt it was important that the City provide answers to the County's needs or, at least, suggest alternative sites. On the long term, they were recommending (a) expansion of the Court Street parking lot (b) development of 1039 Monterey plus an expansion to the property next door (c) possible joint venture in Court Street projects (d) expansion of current County courthouse property (e) possible purchase of the Mitsubishi property and, (f) possible property exchange by the City and County of the City recreation property on Santa Rosa Street for the Veterans Building on Grand Avenue. On the short term, it was suggested that (a) the City lease for one dollar per year the old City/County Library (b) the County temporarily lease the balance of the old A. T. & T. Building at the corner of Mill and Morro (c) the City go ahead with its expansion and agree to rent the area to the County for a number of years. Mike Snaneler of the B.LA. urged that the City provide something to encourage the County to stay downtown and develop the downtown to its full potential. He felt a clear message needed to be sent to the County that the City was supportive of them. Rob Strong, representing his client, TRW, explained that TRW was not soliciting the County but, rather, he was hired to get the best financial return on the property. He would be asking for a PD on one part of the property and Residential for the remainder. Pierre Rademaker asked the question: Did the City want to see the County decentralized or not? The B.I.A. was anxious to assist the County in their planning needs not just for the next 20 years but for the next 100 years. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, also suggested hiring Fred Sweeney to help the B.IA and the City in estimating the County's planning needs. Councilwoman Ranna reminded the Council that this wasn't just the County's problem; that this was affecting the City and, therefore, it was also a City responsibility. Upon question by Councilman Roalman as to what City staff could provide to the County that they haven't already, John Dunn stated that they could help to identify specific sites as suggested, like across from the Fremont Theatre. The City could streamline the process and make the City's planning consultant available to the County. After discussion, moved by Rauna /Reiss (44-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) . Resolution No. 6943 was adopted, a Resolution of the Council concerning the County of San Luis Obispo's proposed relocation of certain functions to the TRW site which opposed the County's relocation and offered the assistance of the Council and City staff. 8:30 P.M. Mavor Dunin declared a recess. 443 City Council Minutes Page 3 Monday, February 11, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. 8:40 P.M. City Council reconvened; Councilwoman Pinard absent. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Council reported briefly on activities of standing Council subcommittees and County regional committees and commissions. 9:15 P.M. Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to closed session to discuss real property acquisition at 955 Monterey Street (Court Street). 10:15 P.M. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the Council meeting. I „ APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3/19/91 PV :san ' ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Absent: City Staff Pam Yoges, City MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA Vice -Mayor Bill Roalman, Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, and Mayor Ron Dunin Councilman Jerry Reiss Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Ken Hampian, Assistant Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Bill Statler, Finance Director, Bob Neumann, Acting Fire Chief; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Dave Romero, Public Works Director, Jim Stockton, Recreation Director, Bill Hetland, Utilities Director, John Moss, Wastewater Division Manager, Jan DiLeo, Long Range Planner, Mike Multari PUBLIC COMMENT P.C.I. Richie Ray Walker expressed concerns regarding TRW and the City budget. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Pinard/Roalman that the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended by the City Administrative Officer with the exception of C-6 as noted (4 -0-1, Councilman Reiss absent).