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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/16/1993MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice - Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: None City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Diane Gladwell, City Clerk; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Jim Stockton, Recreation Director; Pam Ricci, Associate Planner PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD P.C.I. Mayor Pinard presented a certificate of appreciation of Robert Bonds of Bonds' BBO. P.C.2. Lance Evans, of the Chamber of Commerce, presented the agenda for, and invited Council to the Economic Workshop to be held on Tuesday, March 23, 1993. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Settle/Romero, the Consent Calendar was unanimously approved as recommended by the City Administrative Officer with the exception of C-4 as noted; motion carried (5-0). C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES Council considered adoption of the minutes of Tuesday, February 16, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. Moved by Settle/Romero to adopt the minutes as amended; motion carried (5-0). C-2 POETRY FESTIVAL (File No. 802) Council considered supporting the Tenth Annual San Luis Obispo County Poetry Festival with findings and special circumstances for waiver of conditions for Community Room use. Moved by Settle /Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8139 supporting the festival and waiving conditions for use of Community Room; motion carried (5-0). C-3 HISTORIC RESOURCE UST RECOMMENDATION (File No. 457) Council considered nominating the Old Southern Pacific Railroad Water Tower, located in Railroad Square, to the Master List of Historic Resources. City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, March 16, 1993 - 7:00 PM Moved by Settle /Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8138 adding the water tower to the Master Ust; motion carried (5-0). C-4 EXTENSION OF BICYCLE COMMITTEE (File No. 123) Council considered extending the life of the Bicycle Committee to 8/31/93 and extending the terms of its current membership to that date. Council discussed the Business Improvement Association's request that a business representative be added to the Committee. Pat Vaasa rt. representing the Sierra Club, stated that it would not be wise to change the makeup of the Committee at the present time since the Bicycle Facilities Plan is almost complete. Lynn Block, representing the BIA, stated that the Bicycle Committee is an advocacy group and that businesses were impacted by parking and traffic Issues, and objected to the voting position of City staff, stating it was a conflict of interest. Mike McCluskev. Director of Public Works, stated that the draft was scheduled to be released May 17 and that 99% of the work was done. He suggested using the public hearing process for input. Tom Brown. former Vice - President of the BIA, stated that the bicycle meetings were run with the agenda recommended by the Director, who then voted on his recommendations. He felt that the ' public input had been disregarded. Council discussed community representation on the committee and the completeness of their tasks. Moved by ROalman /Settle to extend the Bicycle Committee and member terms; motion carried (5-0). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS C.L.R.1. Council Member Raeea reported that a coalition had been formed representing the school districts, special districts, County and cities to fight for retention funds from the state; this coalition is the first of its kind in the state. APPOINTMENTS A-1 PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE (File No. 123) Council considered appointments to the Promotional Coordinating Committee. Moved by Roalmen /Raooa to appoint Bill Pyper to a four -year term to expire 3/31/97, and appoint Kathy Smith to a three -year term to expire 3/31/96; motion carried (5-0). A -2 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (File No. 123) Council considered appointments to the Human Relations Commission. Moved by Rappa /Settle to reappoint Randy Baudendistel to a four -year tern to expire 3/31/97, appoint Mike Multari to a three -year term to expire 3/31/96, and thank George Brudney for ten years of service, motion carried (5-0). City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, March 16, 1993 - 7:00 PM A-3 CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE (File No. 123) ' Council considered appointments to the Cultural Heritage Committee. Moved by Roalman /Romero to reappoint Wendy Waldron to a three -year term to expire on 3/31/96, and appoint Janice Ramsay to a four -year term to expire 3/31/97; motion carried (5-0). A-4 PLANNING COMMISSION (File No. 123) Council considered appointments to the Planning Commission. Moved by Roalman /Pinard to reappoint Barry Karleskint to a four -year term to expire 3/31/97, and Brett Cross to a three -year term to expire 3/31/96; motion carried (5-0). A-5 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION (File No. 123) Council considered appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Moved by Settle/Roaiman to reappoint Greg Macedo to a three -year term to expire 3/31/96, and appoint Ron Regan to a two-year term to expire 3/31/95; motion carried (5-0). A-6 PERSONNEL BOARD (File No. 123) Council considered appointment to the Personnel Board. 1 Moved by Romero /Raop_a to reappoint Frank Martinez to a four -year tern to expire on 3/31/97; motion carried (5-0). A-7 MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (File No. 123) Council considered appointments to the Mass Transportation Committee. Moved by Settle /Romero to reappoint Ken McCracken to a one -year term to expire on 3/31/94, and appoint Dr. Waiter Rice to a four -year term to expire 3/31/97; motion carried (5-0). A-s BIA -BOARD APPOINTMENTS (File No. 123) Council considered approving the elected Board Members to two-year terms on the Business Improvement Association Board of Directors. Moved by Raooa /Settle to approve elected Board Members Chris Meek, Alan Martin, Dick Cleaves, Ann Reeves and Bill Marquardt to two-year terms; motion carried (5-0). A -9 TREE COMMITTEE (File No. 123) Council considered an appointment to the Tree Committee. Moved by Romero /Roalman to appoint Barbara Murphy to a four -year term to expire 3/31/97; motion carried (5-0). City Council Meeting • - Page 4 Tuesday, March 16, 1993 - 7:00 PM ' PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. VESTING TENTATIVE MAP - TRACT 2126 (File No. 410) Council held a public hearing to consider a request to subdivide 9.95 acres into 6o single - family residential lots and create a 247.34 acre remainder parcel with's 47.71 acre open space dedication; John King, subdivider. Pam Ricci. Associate Planner, reviewed the proposals and issues pertaining to drainage, easement and property acquisition, and landscape medians. Council discussed issues pertaining to the cistern proposed In the median and requiring easements and Improvements before the map was recorded. Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, stated that the improvement requirements were placed to address the concerns of the neighbor;. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open. Eric Justeen. 3026 So. Higuera, representing the applicant, reviewed drainage problems and options for easements, various conditions, and stated that they were very close to acquiring the easement to meet the requirements. ' Council discussed the pallet of colors for the project, pedestrian access to other neighbors near the project, Lot 17, floor area ratios, pedestrian use of open space and trail connections. Jeff Emerick. 549 Bluerock Drive, stated he was concerned about the colors and architecture and looked forward to the completion of the streets and drainage systems. Roy Hanff. 569 Lawrence Drive, expressed his concerns regarding storm drainage and easements. Jerry Williams. 555 Lawrence Drive, requested a pedestrian corridor and the upgrading of the drainage system. Mark Coudray. 551 Lawrence Drive, stated that the pedestrian corridor was not a viable option. Richard Stevens. 309 Lawrence Drive, expressed his concerns about foot paths looking into people's backyards, drainage plans, and long term maintenance of culverts. Ted Wolff. 523 Lawrence Drive, spoke in opposition to Stoneridge I and Stoneridge II. Julie Bull. 523 Lawrence Drive, expressed her fears of an easement and the city condemning her property; she requested the signatures and titles be secured prior to approving the subdivision. Larry Wriaht. 515 Lawrence Drive, asked that the drainage problems be resolved before any approval. Lionel Johnston. 178 Brooks, requested native, drought tolerant landscaping. Tom Gonver. 570 Stoneridge Drive, complimented the efforts of the Council and John King to work out problems. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, March 16, 1993 - 7:00 PM Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed. Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, clarified that it the City requires the easement and the owner is unable to obtain it voluntarily, the City would be forced to use the power of condemnation to acquire the easements or waive the condition. Because the condition was placed to mitigate an environmental Impact, waiver of the condition would not be an option for the City. Council discussed neighborhood compatibility issues including building heights, envelopes, and street stapes. Council discussed changes to Item 4, 11, 12, 28, and issues regarding the cistern. Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, suggested incorporating. the comments into Condition No. 22 of the CC &Rs. Council discussed issues relating to the color pallet that was approved by the ARC and specified in Condition No. 26 and requested a darker shade. . Moved by Raooa /Romero to approve vesting Tentative Map, Tract 2126 as amended to delete Condition No. 21; amend the wording in Condition No. 4 to acceptable alternate locations can only be shown in the vicinity of Lawrence Drive lots 4-7, better known as 543, 551, and 555 Lawrence Drive as shown on the approved envelope board; Condition No. 11 after the word 'cisterns' as shown on the landscape map; Condition No. 22 to include the City's right to repair as recommended by the City Attorney; Condition No. 4 to include an overflow system; and to require darker shades approved by the Community Development Director for lots 17 -33; motion failed (2 -3, Council Members Settle, Roalman and Mayor Pinard voting no). Moved by Settle /Roalman to allow the applicant to apply for a 90-day extension to process the tentative map and continue the Item to date certain Tuesday, April 6, 1993; motion carried (5-0). 9:45 PM Mayor Pinard declared a recess. 10.07 PM Council reconvened; all Council Members present. 2. ZONING REGULATIONS AMENDMENT (File No. 463) Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommendation to amend the zoning regulations regarding branch offices of credit unions in the neighborhood - commercial (C-N zoning districts. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the report and recommendations. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open. Mike Multari. 641 Higuera, spoke in favor of the proposal stating that the proposed credit union would serve the neighborhood and would have the same impact as a bank branch, which was an allowed use. Brian Christenson, 1818 Pismo, spoke in opposition stating that it was a misapplication of the C-N zone because it did not preserve the local character of neighborhood, small businesses and produced traffic conflicts. City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, March 16, 1993.7:00 PM ' Council discussed the differences between a bank branch and a credit union branch as it Pew ined to the definition of a C-N zone, as well as Impacts on other C-N zones. Moved by Settl oalman to= change regulations regarding C-N zones relating to credit unions; motion carried (3-2, Council Members Rappa and Romero voting no). 3. TENTATIVE MAP - TRACT 2112 (File No. 410) Council considered a tentative map for Tract 2112, a ten -unit residential condominium project located on the north side of Foothill Blvd., west of Ferrini Road (680 Foothill); Richard A. Porter, applicant; (continued from 3/2/93). Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the revised language in the resolution and stated that the tract had been readvertised as a public hearing. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open. Bann Karleskint. Chair of the Planning Commission, stated that the applicant had worked with both the neighborhood and Planning Commission and expressed concern that Council was acting without consideration of the Planning Commission's approval and findings. Omar Fluke. 643 Cerro Romauldo, spoke in opposition of the project stating that the volume and massing were still incompatible with. the neighborhood. ' Anna Barbosa. 234 Ferrini, spoke In opposition of the project saying it was not compatible with the neighborhood, would result In parking overflows, and stress on infrastructure systems. Brett Cross. Planning Commissioner, expressed concerns about the project, but asked that Council change the zone If they did not agree with the project. Vic Barbosa. 234 Ferrini, stated the project would lower property values. Tom Israel. 657 Cerro Romauldo, expressed concern about parking. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed. Council discussed the maximum number of units the site would allow (12), the size of the square foot per unit, traffic congestion and parking, the context of the neighborhood, massing sensitivity to adjacent properties, and the size of the units. Standards for R-4 zones had been met by the project for parking; there Is not a standard for unit size. Moved by Roalman /Settle to adopt Resolution No. 8140 denying the tentative map with amendments to Finding #1 and adding a finding for parking overflow impacts because parking is not allowed on Foothill Blvd.; motion carried (3.2, Council Members Rappa and Romero voting no). 4. THURSDAY NIGHT FEES (File No. 476) Council held a public hearing to consider a revised fee schedule for Thursday Night Activities /Farmefs Market City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday, March 16, 1993 - 7:00 PM Moved by Raooa,/Roalman to continue this Item without discussion to date certain Tuesday, April 6, 1993; motion carried (5-0). BUSINESS ITEMS 5. MID -YEAR BUDGET REVIEW (File No. 233) Council considered the mid -year budget review and mid -year requests for operating programs in the amount of $125,800 (continued from 3/2/93). Linda As in rion. Revenue Manager, reviewed the process and content of the requests. Council discussed the Business Improvement Association (BIA), revenue shortfall, caused by lower than anticipated increases from the change in the business license taxes, and its relation to their goals of being financially self- supporting. Alan Martin. Treasurer for the BIA, stated the City projected $90,000 in revenue, the BIA had projected a lower Income and that the City had committed to provide for any shortfall to alleviate their concerns. Dick Cleaves. Acting President of the BIA, stated that Council had agreed to make up any shortfall as a trade -off to going without a subsidy. Council discussed the shortfall in water funding in the Parks Budget. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, stated that the City had added 16 new locations that required watering and water prices had doubled. Moved by Raooa /Romero to approve Mid -year Budget requests as shown; motion failed (Council Members Romero, Settle and Mayor Pinard voting no). Moved by Settle /Roalman to approve requests for elections and child care, and direct staff to return with the water and BIA requests; motion carried (5-0). S. WOMEN'S SHELTER (File No. 1012) Council considered a request by staff for direction on the City's Community Block Grant to purchase and rehabilitate the Women's Shelter. Moved by RaooajRoaiman to continue this item without discussion to date certain Tuesday, March 30, 1993; motion carried (5-0). 7. ECONOMIC STRATEGY TASK FORCE (File No. 123) Council considered establishing an Economic Strategy Task Force and appointing its membership. Mayor Pinard reviewed the recommended appointments stating that she tried to ensure that everyone's submittals were included and a broad spectrum of business categories were represented. Council Members RaRrta and Romero requested Dennis Moresco be appointed to the Task Force. City Council Meeting Page 8 Tuesday, March 16, 1993 - 7:00 PM After discussion, moved by Roalman /Settle to adopt Resolution No. 8141 establishing the Economic Strategy Task Force as an ad hoc committee, and appoint members as recommended by Mayor Pinard to terms ending 10/31/93; motion carried (5-0). 8. WATER RECLAMATION PROJECT (File No. 517) Council considered a report on the development of a water reclamation program aimed at reusing reclaimed municipal wastewater for non - potable purposes throughout the City. Council discussed the hiring of a new Reclamation Manager and requested that when hirings occur they be notified by the CAO. This item to be discussed when Environmental Impact Report is presented; (general consent). 12:12 AM Mayor Pinard recessed the meeting to closed session to discuss existing litigation in the matter of the City of San Luis Obispo vs. G.D. Spradlin, at al. 12:15 AM Council reconvened to report no action taken. 12:18 AM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, March 30, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. c APPROVED BY COUNCIL- ' Di a R. G ad e , City Clerk DRG:cm MINUTES STUDY SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1993 - 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice - Mayor Bill Roalman and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: None City Stall Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Ann Slate, Personnel Director 1 Council held a closed session concerning personnel negotiations and real property negotiation relating to the Southern California Gas Property at Santa Barbara and Emily Streets.