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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/24/199147 City Council Minutes Page 2 Monday, June 24,1991 - 12:00 Noon . BUSINESS ITEMS 1. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMiTITEE (File No. 123 -1) Council considered the formation of a Bicycle Advisory Committee. John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, briefly reviewed the agenda report stating that the Council, at its meeting of May 7, 1991, directed that a technical committee be formed -to address various issues raised at that meeting regarding future use of bicycles in the City. Suggestions were that the committee reexamine the adopted 1985 Bicycle Facility Plan; review public testimony and concerns from that meeting; examine the appropriate relationship of desired bikeways to the Draft Circulation Element; define desired specific direction for bikeways program; and, prepare a recommendation to the City Council. Suggestions as to whom should be on the committee included representation from 1) Planning. Commission, 2) Parks and Recreation Commission, 3) Chamber of Commerce, 4) Sierra Club, 5) Citizen's Planning Alliance, 6) Citizens for Quality Neighborhoods, 7) San Luis Obispo Land Conservancy; 8) Business Improvement Association, 9) San Luis Area Coordinating Council, 10) bicycle organizations, and 11) other appropriate organizations as may be- suggested by Council. Councilman Roalman suggested that the City could have two committees. One committee would be principally bicyclists who could look at specific projects requiring under $10,000. The second committee would look at larger, long range planning issues while more controversial, more expensive (greater than $10,000) projects would come back to the City Council. Councilman Reiss suggested using the Eugene, Oregon approach. Councilwoman Rapp reminded the Council that there was already an adopted Bicycle Facilities Plan and she would like to see emphasis not on funding; but on the prioritization of projects already identified. She suggested the committee look at the plan and amend if necessary by bringing recommendations to the Council. She would also like to see a time schedule as part of it. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. Myles O'Keliv. 8615 Los Osos Valley Road, supported having City staff members on the committee as well as members of the Planning Commission. Julie Millsag spoke in support of the Eugene, Oregon committee approach. She said that in Santa Cruz the committee puts out advance information on new projects which is very educational as well. Pete Redmond, a San Luis Obispo resident, suggested that the committee be comprised of people both who use the streets as well as people who would like to ride their bikes. Evie Moran, a bicyclist, spoke in support of more independent bikeways. Edmund Rabunkski, Couper Drive, also supported the Eugene program and felt someone from the Air Quality Control Board should also be a member. David Morrow, with the Air Quality Control Board, also spoke in support of a committee of bicycle users. Jim Merkel, 392 Pismo Street, hoped the committee would look at education, advertisements, quantifying air quality, and creating a balanced yet diverse committee. He encouraged a review of priorities and hoped that the committee could meet at least twice a month. Wayne Williams, a bicyclist and resident on Hermosa Way, urged that a small committee be formed: he felt more could be accomplished by a small committee. 1 Dale Sutton, Sidney Street, also supported a smaller committee. City Council Minutes Page 3 Monday, June 24, 1991 - 12:00 Noon Aber discussion, moved by Rauua /Roalman that Council approve an Ad Hoc Committee to be modeled after the Eugene, Oregon -approach, and appoint a Council Subcommittee for recommendations as to the selection of the committee after appropriate standard advertising; the committee would be charged with 1) prioritization and recommendation of amendments to the 1985 Bicycle Facilities Plan to be brought back for Council approval as may be necessary; 2) review of funding opportunities, including Proposition 116 and others; and 3) evaluate the need for a permanent bicycle or alternate transportation committee. Motion carried unanimously (4 -0- 1, Councilwoman Pinard absent). Moved by Rappp(Reiss to appoint Mayor Dunin and Councilman Roalman as the Council Subcommittee Liaison. Motion carried unanimously (44)-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent). 2. OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (File No. 123 -1) Council considered the composition and appointment of an Open Space Advisory Committee. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report and introduced Jan Di Leo, Long Range Planner. Jan Di Leo then reviewed the report with the recommendation that Council 1) approve in concept the creation of an Open Space Element Advisory Committee composed of individuals from a) the Parks and Recreation Commission, b) the Planning Commission, c) the Architectural Review Commission, d) local neighborhoods, e) outside - the -City like major property owners, f) business, and g) community groups; and 2) request the Community Development Department work with these groups to garner nominees after which time the City Council would make its appointments. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment Carla Sandei rs . representing the Citizen's Planning Alliance, urged that the Sierra Club be included as a committee member. Jim Merkel. 392 Pismo Street, spoke in support of having a Sierra Club member on the committee; biological /ecological members should also be included. Janet Kourakis speaking on behalf of herself, expressed concern about the update process. She was concerned that a process be more than just to educate, but to advocate, preservation of open space. She felt it was critical that prior to workshops, committee hearings, etc. that the Council provide real direction and identify any specific concerns prior to the formation of a committee. Don Smith. Vista Lago, spoke in support of the comments by Mrs. Kourakis. Mayor Dunin expressed concern about hiring a consultant in addition to an Open Space planner. After discussion, moved by Rappa /Dunin, to approve the staff recommendation (Option #1) to approve in concept the creation of an Open Space Element Advisory Committee composed of individuals from the Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, ARC, local neighborhoods, major property owners outside the City, business members, community groups and other organizations which might be interested. but that no outside consultant would be used. After additional discussion, motion withdrawn. After additional discussion concerning composition of the committee, moved by Rappa /Dunin to approve Option #1 with the understanding that the committee members include community groups and organizations (4 -0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent). Staff directed to come back with recommendations for appointment by the Council. �i City Council Minutes Page 4 Monday, June 24, 1991 - 12:00 Noon 2:10 pan. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, June 25, 1991, at 7.00 p.m. APPROVED BY COUNCIL- 8-&91 PV jb Pa Voges, City 1 rk MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present- Vice -Mayor Bill Roalman, Councilmembers Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss and Mayor Ron Dunin Absent: Councilwoman 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, Glen Matteson, Associate Planner PUBLIC COMMENT P.C.I. Mary Beth Schroeder. Wilding Lane, expressed concern about R -1 neighborhoods being infiltrated by students and thereby destroying the character of the neighborhood. STUDY SESSION 1. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE - (File No. 425) Council considered an accelerated review schedule for reviewing the General Plan Update. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report stating that the City has been working on the update of its General Plan since 1987. In April 1990, the Planning Commission sent to the Council its preferred draft. in September 1990, the Council referred the draft back to the Planning Commission with direction to further evaluate certain topics. While the Commission had completed work on some topics, further review was suspended pending completion of the Council's requested economic evaluation. Deciding the scope of that evaluation has involved the Planning Commission and the Council over the last several months. On June 4, 1991, Council directed staff to prepare a schedule of critical steps in completing the update including a timely review of the environmental evaluation. The City is updating the General Plan Elements dealing with circulation housing and open space. The Housing Element Update has a State mandated July 1, 1992 adoption date; all elements need to be consistent An update of the General Plan Noise Element and preparation of a separate Downtown Design Plan, also underway, were omitted from discussion to help ' simplify the process; however, the Noise Element may be ready for adoption during the summer.