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Home My WebLink About12/03/1991MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss, Bill Roalman and Mayor Dunin Absent: None City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Bill Statler, Finance Director, Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Ann McPike, Personnel Director, Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Dave Romero, Public Works Director, Terry Sanville, Principal Planner PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD P.C.I. Steve Wathen. 21 Santa Rosa Street #3004, urged that the Council allow the Little Theatre to use the old City Library building next to City Hall for their temporary quarters. Upon general consensus, this item was referred to staff for report. PRESENTATION A Presentation was made by the Mayor and the City Councilmembers awarding the 1991 BIA Beautification Awards recognizing the efforts of downtown businesses in enhancing the appearance of the community. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Ranoa /Roalman, the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved as recommended by the City Administrative Officer. C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES Moved by Rappa /Roalman (5 -0), the following minutes were approved as amended: Tuesday, October 1, 1991 at 630 P.M.; Tuesday, October 1, 1991 at 7:00 P.M.; Monday, October 21, 1991 at 830 A.M.; and, Tuesday, October 29, 1991 at 7:00 P.M. 1 147 I: M City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, December 3, 1991 - 7.00 P.M. C -2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES Council considered contract pay estimates and work orders. Moved by Ranua /Roalman (5 -0), contract pay estimates and change orders were approved and ordered paid as recommended. C -3 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS (File No. 1155) Council considered the approval of 1991 -92 annual claim for Transportation Development Act funds totalling $962,975. Moved by Rauua /Roalman (5 -0), Resolution No. 7056 was adopted approving the 1991 -92 TDA claim and approving the amended Transit budget as recommended. C4 STREET ABANDONMENT - SAN LUIS DRIVE (File NO. 535) Council considered setting a public hearing on a request to abandon a portion of San Luis Drive right -of- way northwest of Corralitos Avenue, adjacent to 2097 San Luis Drive. Moved by Rapna /Roalman (5 -0), Resolution of Intention No. 7057 was adopted setting a public hearing for January 7, 1992 to abandon the requested street portion as amended. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS No Council Liaison Reports were offered by Council. ______— -------- --- ---- __-- M_�____— __________ PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. UNREINFORCED MASONRY ORDINANCE (File No. 707) Council held a public hearing to consider an ordinance to establish seismic strenthening standards for unreinforced masonry buildings by creating a new appendix to the Building Code. Tom Baasch. Chief Building Official, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council introduce an ordinance to print establishing (1) seismic strenthening standards for buildings of unreinforced masonry construction; and (2) administrative regulations requiring all URM Buildings be structurally analyzed within 18 months and that any URM buildings subject to major remodel or occupancy change be strengthened to the established standards. AL Statler, Finance Director, reviewed the financial impacts of the ordinance; specifically, the average cost to strengthen URM buildings in the City is $10.55 per square foot, ranging from $4.50 to $15.00 per square foot. The average cost translates to a total of $6,500,000 to strengthen all identified buildings. Tom Baasch then reviewed the technical standard and the administrative provisions. Technical Provisions — Seismic Safety Commission recommended model — seismic zone 3 criteria City Council Meeting Tuesday, December 3, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. Page 3 Administrative Provisions —fling with the County Recorder for each URM property within 30 days -- submission of structural analysis within 18 months — strenthening required when (a) alterations exceed 50% of replacement cost; or (b) occupancy classification is changed Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open Dave Garth. Director of the Chamber of Commerce, supported the ordinance but urged that a revision be included that would indicate that if there were a change in occupancy to a more intense use, then URM requirements would be necessary. Bill Mc1Zfq;gy.1130 Garden Street and a property owner in the downtown, reminded the Council that the state does not require the mandatory provisions and urged the Council to do likewise. Howard Carroll, representing the Property Owners Association, supported the 3 -zone rating rather than the 4 -zone. Dick Cleeves, member of the BIA, spoke in support of the ordinance but was concerned about how it would effect renters. He stated that there were 550 members. Bill Dexter conducted an independent study which he submitted to the Council this evening identifying how the ordinance would impact the downtown as well as his conclusions as part of what he saw as the risk assessment in seismic policy making. (See File No. 707.) Matt Ouaelino property owner in the downtown, supported the BIA and Property Owners Association comments urging that this not become effective for at least 18 months. Vic Montgomery, 3026 Higuera Street, urged the Council to adopt some type of standards. He suggested several amendments and agreed the analysis should be at least 18 months after the state develops its criteria or allow the property owners voluntarily use Zone 4 for criteria. He suggested putting pressure on the tax assessor's office to exempt any retrofit including those property owners who have installed sprinklers. He also questioned whether the analysis was a public document. Saki , 1721 Garden Street, felt that the ordinance was too stringent and urged the Council to relax it. Mike SoanpJer felt that the ordinance needed to better address federal and safety issues. Steve Hicks, 10 la Entrada, also urged the Council to consider adopting the administrative portion with a change to a mandatory schedule to protect the historical value. AI MacVay. owner in J.P. Andrews, also felt the ordinance was too strict. 9:15 P.M. Mayor Dunin declared a recess. 930 P.M. City Council reconvened; all City Councilmembers present. Tom Baasch suggested defering the structural analysis of the administrative provisions to begin on January 1, 1993. He felt this would help clarify concerns raised this evening. He also suggested that the Council adopt the technical standards and the two strenthening provisions. Further, staff would monitor AB204 throughout. 1 149 150 City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, December 3, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. Councilwoman Rauna stated she could conceptually approve the ordinance as discussed this evening. She also supported the January 1993 date or six months after the state's adoption of the ordinance. She urged that staff contact the State Legislature regarding legislation for Zone 3 and include tying in the sprinklerK ordinance with the seismic retrofit ordinance to be sure that they are consistent. She also felt that the demolition ordinance does not prevent demolition. Councilman Roalman congratulated the staff and citizens for their many compromises to the ordinance. He supported the noticing as outlined by staff, supported the compromise of January 1993 or six months after the state adopts its ordinance. He also supported adopting the technical standards, initiating a Zone 3 change with the state legislature, and bringing back the sprinkler ordinance at the same time the ordinance is introduced to print. Councilman Reiss also congratulated staff and the public on a splendid job and supported bringing back the sprinkler ordinance along with the URM. He would also hold off for 18 months until the state adopts its ordinance. Councilwoman Pinard expressed concern about non - profit groups and how they would be impacted by the assessment requirements. She was concerned about what would be the impact on the structural analysis. She felt the City was part of a statewide movement and should observe and watch. She also supported comments by Councilmembers. Mayor Dunin agreed with bringing back the sprinkler ordinance at the same time the URM is introduced. He supported extending the implementation of the ordinance to 18 months from the time the state adopts it. He liked the idea of approaching the state regarding Zone 3 requirements. He possibly could support an assessment district but did not understand the necessity of the reporting requirement to the County Recorder. After brief discussion; moved by Roalman /Rapp to direct staff to come: back at the first meeting of January 1992 with modifications to the seismic safety ordinance as discussed this evening including the issue of a tax exempt status. Motion carried (5 -0). Moved by Ranna /Roalman to direct staff to come back with the information regarding the requirements of the sprinkler retrofit and what would be necessary to have legislative changes made by the state. This should come back with the seismic ordinance. Motion carried (5 -0). 2. APPEAL - FREESTANDING SIGNS - FOOTHILL & SANTA ROSA (File No. 407) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Rob Strong on behalf of Steiner Properties and Ted Maino of an Architectural Review Commission action to deny two proposed "off site" shopping center identification signs; one at 179 North Santa Rosa Street (former Crest Pizza - proposed Carl's Jr.) and one at 948 Foothill Boulevard (University Square Shopping Center). Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Rob Strone, representing the applicants, spoke in support of the ARC requirements with the exception that he would like to see condition 3 deleted. Mike Underwood, Chair of the Architectural Review Commission, stated that had Mr. Strong's same presentation been made at the ARC, they would have probably been more supportive of the Santa Rosa sign. He felt that they did need a sign program for monumental signs. Manor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. 151 City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, December 3, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. After discussion, moved by Raona /Petard, Resolution No. 7058 was adopted (5 -0) to uphold the appeal with the deletion of Condition 3. Moved by Pinard /Dunin that the exception be granted to the Tree Policy to allow the planting of trees for the project using non - potable water. Motion carried (5 -0). Upon general consensus, Council supported bringing the tree program back for review. 3. TENTATIVE MAP - 3523 S. HIGUERA (File No. 410) Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommendation to approve a tentative map for Tract 2084 to create five commercial condominium units and one common lot at 3523 South Higuera Street; Steven Frank, property owner, William and Jutta Portzel, applicants /property owners. Terry Sanville, Principal Planner, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution approving the tentative map with findings and conditions as noted. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Steve Frank, representing the subdivider, spoke in support. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Reiss /Raooa. Resolution No. 7059 was adopted (5 -0) approving the tentative map with findings and conditions as recommended. 11:00 P.M. Mayor Dunin adjourned to closed session to discuss personnel matters. 11:15 P.M. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Monday, December 9, 1991 for a field trip to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 1/21/92 Luoy-t-IN Piln Voges, City Vkk PV:cm MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY. DECEMBER 10, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss, Bill Roalman and Mayor Dunin (arrived 7:10 P.M.)