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City Council Minutes
Tuesday, July 16, 1991 - 7:00 p.m.
C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES
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Moved by Reiss /Roalman (3 -0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ranna absent), the following minutes were
approved as amended:
Tuesday, January 22, 1991 at 7:00 pm,
Tuesday, February 5, 1991 at 7:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, March 19, 1991 at 7:00 p.m., and
Thursday, June 6, 1991 at 1130 a.m.
C -2 TRAFFIC WORK ORDERS
Moved by Reiss /Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 7000 (3 -0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ranna absent)
approving traffic work orders for the period April 1, 1991 through June 30, 1991.
C -3 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION (File No. 91 -30)
Consideration of plans and specifications for "Traffic Signal Installation Project: Los Osos Valley Road and
Descanso," City Plan No. R -03C, estimated to cost $85,000 including contingencies.
Moved by Reiss /Roalman (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ranna absent) to approve plans and
specifications, authorize staff to advertise for bids, and authorize City Administrative Officer to award contract
(Agreement No. A- 97- 91-CA) if lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate as recommended.
C4 VEHICLE REMOVAL (File No. 557)
Moved by Reiss /Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 7001 (3 -0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ranna absent)
authorizing the removal of vehicles in downtown areas posted with permanent No Parking 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tow -away Zone signs for Thursday night activities as recommended.
C -5 ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM (File No. 518)
Moved by Reiss /Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 7002 (3 -0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ranna absent)
authorizing staff to file an application with the California Energy Commission for participation in its Energy
Partnership Program as recommended.
C-6 EVALUATION PROCESS (File No. 622)
Moved by Reiss /Roalman (3 -0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ranna absent) to approve the recommendations
of the Council subcommittee (Reiss /Roalman) on the process of evaluation of appointed officials and
incorporate into the City Council Policies and Procedures manual as recommended.
C -7 TELEPHONE SYSTEM CONVERSION (File No. 108)
Moved by Reiss /Roalman (3 -0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Rating absent) to approve conversion of current
telephone system to Pacific Bell Centrex Telephone System and authorize the City Administrative Officer to
execute the Telecommunications System Request (Agreement No. A- 98- 91 -CA) as required under the State of
California's cooperative purchasing program with Pacific Bell as recommended.
C -8 SURPLUS PROPERTY (File No. 165)
Moved by Reiss /Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 7003 (3 -0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ranna absent)
declaring Wastewater Treatment Pilot Plant equipment and Canon copiers (as listed in Exhibits A and B) as
surplus City property as recommended.
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' C -9 LAGUNA LAKE MASTER PLAN CONTRACT AMENDMENTS (File No. 881)
Moved by Reiss/Roalman (3 -0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Rama absent) to 1) approve the amendments
to the Laguna Lake Master Plan Contract #A- 11- 90-CCN represented by Exhibit 1; and 2) authorize the Mayor
to execute the contract amendment for an additional $3,300 beyond the current contract amount as
recommended.
C -10 PROJECT ADDITIONS TO ASSEMBLY BILL 72 (File No. 326)
Moved by Reiss /Roalman (3 -0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Rana absent) to authorize the Mayor to sign
letters which support adding San Luis Obispo projects to Governor Wilson's Bond Act (known as AB 72) as
recommended.
APPOINTMENT
Al. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (File No. 123)
Council considered an appointment to the Architectural Review Commission to fill an unexpired term ending
March 31, IM.
At the request of Councilman Roalman and upon general consensus, this item was continued without discussion
to the next available meeting when a larger complement of the Council could be present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS .
1. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION (File No. 533)
Council held a public hearing to consider confirming costs for sidewalk construction to adjacent property
owners on various City streets.
Dave Romero, Public Works Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council
adopt the resolution confirming costs for sidewalk construction conducted under the 1911 Act as recommended
in the staff report
For the record, it was stated that there were no changes to Exhibit A or B.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against the sidewalk construction issue.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Roalman Reiss Resolution No. 7004+ was adopted confirming costs of sidewalk construction as
proposed. Motion carried unanimously (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ranna absent).
2. APPEAL - SAN LUIS MOBILEHOME PARK (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Glen Johnston of an action by the Planning Commission
to deny a use permit request to modify the San Luis Mobilehome Park, a legal non - conforming use at 2994
South Higuera Street (continued from 6/4/91).
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, stated that a letter had been received today from the
' appellant, Mr. Johnston, requesting that this item be withdrawn.
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Moved by Roalman /Reiss this item was withdrawn at the request of the appellant, motion carried unanimously
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(3 -0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ranna absent).
3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - VILLA RO A (File No. 462)
Council held a public bearing to consider a Plauning Commission recommendation to 1) amend the Land Use
Element map and zoning map to change the designations from Service- Commercial /Light Industrial (M) to
Medium -High. Density Residential, Planned Development (R- 3 -PD); and 2) consideration of a preliminary
development plan for an 89 -unit residential condominium for the property located at 843 Mutsuhito Avenue;
Stan and FlimMth Bell, applicants.
Amold .ionas. Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that
Council review and consider the project, take public testimony and continue their discussion to the August 6,
1991 Council meeting so that action on this item could be taken with other General Plan amendments currently
pending.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Mike Multari. 641 Hignera Street, gave a lengthy presentation on behalf of the applicants urging support of
the project.
• This resolution was later rescinded by action taken on August 20, 1991.
Stan Bell applicant, spoke in support of the project and concerns which had been raised; speaking primarily
to the benefits. of the low -cost housing availability of the units.
Judy Henderson. 1115 Ash Street, spoke in support of the project.
George Movlan. 2684 Johnson Avenue, spoke in support of the project.
Michael O'Toole, 3535 Johnson Avenue, President of the Grange Association, spoke in support of the project.
Jim Gerber spoke in support of the project.
Earnest R. Houston, 1444 Laurel Lane, spoke in opposition citing inadequate water resources.
Gary lliams.
Wi 555 Lawrence Drive, expressed concern about what he considered to be ineffective mitigation
efforts for traffic circulation.
Roy Hanff. 569 Lawrence Drive, expressed concern about environmental impacts specifically schools, water and
traffic.
Jamie Looes. Pismo Street, spoke in support of the project as well as the property to its north.
Mr. Velvesto spoke in opposition to the project citing insufficient water resources.
Tim End spoke in support of the project.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Councilmembers Roalman and Reiss stated that they thought it was a good project and felt that they could give
conceptual approval.
After discussion, moved by Roalman /Reiss to continue this item to date certain, Tuesday, August 6, 1991. ,
Motion carried unanimously (341-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ranna absent).
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4. APPEAL - BARBECUE USE PERMIT (File No. 407)
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Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Michael Charles of a Planning Commission action to
extend a use permit allowing an outdoor barbecue at Cork 'N' Bottle Liquor, located on the north side of
Foothill Boulevard west of Chorro Street.
Moved by Roalman /Reiss to continue this item without discussion to date certain, Tuesday, August 6, 1991, at
the request of the applicant. Motion carried unanimously (3 -0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Raoaa absent).
S. SUBDIVISION APPROVAL - GROVE STREET (File No. 411)
Council held a public hearing to consider a tentative parcel map to divide one lot into two lots at the southeast
end of Grove Street adjacent to San Luis Obispo Creek located at 1150 Grove Street; Mark and Kathleen
Johnston, subdividers.
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation
that Council adopt a resolution approving the tentative map, with exceptions for street frontage and accessway;
width and subject to the recommended findings and conditions.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Dan Lloyd, representing the applicants, spoke in support.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After brief discussion, moved by Roalman /Reiss. Resolution No. 7005 was adopted approving the tentative map.
as recommended. Motion carried unanimously (3 -0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Ranna absent).
6. APPEAL - NETWORK MALL PROJECT (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Victor Montgomery of RRM Design Group on behalf
of Evins and Dorothy Naman of a decision by the Architectural Review Commission to allow modifications to
the design for remodeling the facade of the Network Mall, subject to making modifications to the paint scheme
for the facade (located at 798 Higuera Street).
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that
Council adopt a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the ARC's action to approve modifications to the
facade design subject to making modifications to the paint scheme.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Victor Montgomery, representing the appellants, spoke on their behalf.
Jose A]imas, architect, also spoke in support of the appeal.
Mike Underwood. Chairman of the ARC, explained the commission's reasons for denial.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After brief discussion, moved by Roalman /Reiss to adopt Resolution No. 7006 upholding the appeal and denying
the Architectural Review Commission's action concerning revisions to plans for a remodeled storefront at 798
Higuera Street. Motion carried unanimously (3 -0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Raona absent).
7. SIGN APPEAL - CHEVRON STATION (File No. 424)
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Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Michael Murphy of an Architectural Review Commission
decision to deny an exception to the sign regulations to allow a higher freestanding sign at 1525 Calle Joaquin,
the location of the Chevron Station.
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation
that Council adopt a resolution denying the appeal, and concurring with the action of the Architectural Review
Commission to deny the exception. He further stated that this could seriously undermine the sign ordinance
if this was allowed.
Michael Murphy, Chevron Station owner, spoke in support of his appeal stating it was an economic necessity
to have the sign.
After brief discussion, moved by Roalman /Reiss to adopt Resolution No. 7007 (3 -0 -2, Councilmembers Pinard
and Ranna absent) denying the appeal as recommended.
8. SIGN APPEAL - PRADO CENTER (File No. 424)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Stephen Barasch of a decision by the Architectural
Review Commission to deny a request for an illuminated monument sign in front of the newly- constructed
building at 225 Prado Road ( Prado Corporate Center).
At the request of staff, it was moved by Roalman /Reiss and unanimously carried (3 -0 -2, Councilmembers
Pinard and Ranna absent) to continue this item to date certain, Tuesday, August 6, 1991.
9. ORCUTf ROAD WIDENING (File No. 537)
Council held _a public hearing to consider design alternatives for the Orcutt Road widening.
John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, request that this item be continued to the next available study session.
Moved by Roalman /Reiss to continue as recommended. Motion carried unanimously (3 -0-2, Councilmembers
Pinard and Ranoa. absent).
10:00 p.m. Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to closed session to discuss Real Property Negotiations.
10:10 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the
meeting to Monday, July 29, 1991 at 830 am. in the City/County Library for continued discussion of the Land
Use Element. ( ,
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 10/1/91
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