HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/01/1994City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 22, 1994 - 7:00 PM
10:00 PM Mayor Pinard declared a recess.
10:15 PM Council reconvened, all Council Members present.
2. MID -YEAR BUDGET REVIEW (File No. 233)
Council considered the mid -year budget review for 1993 -94.
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John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, and Bill $teller, Finance Director reviewed the City's current
financial position and recommended Council actions.
Council discussed tennis court lighting, special events, a proposed Fire Department training video,
and BIA funding.
Moved by Raooa /Romero to 1) receive and file the mid -year budget review; and 2) approve mid -year
budget request for operating programs in the amount of $134,000 for 1993 -94 and $207,300 for 1994-
95; motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Romero/Raoos to 1) approve mid -year budget request for capital improvement plan projects
in the amount of $99,500; 2) approve mid -year budget request to transfer $15,400 from the economic
stability program to the Business Improvement Association for transitional funding; and 3) approve
revised reimbursement and operating transfers as set forth in the 1993 -94 Cost Allocation Plan as
reflected in the mid -year budget review; motion carried (5-0).
' COMMUNICATIONS
COMM.1. Council Member Raooa reviewed an article regarding Nacimiento water that she
distributed in Council mail.
11:25 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned
the meeting.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1994 - 7:00 PM
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Council Members
Present:
Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman,
Vice -Mayor Allen K. Settle and Mayor Peg Pinard
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Tuesday, March 1, 1994 at 7:00 PM
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Diane Gladwell, City
Clerk; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Ken Hampian, Assistant
City Administrative Officer, Mike McCluskey, Public Works
Director, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Bob
Neumann, Fire Chief
There were no public comments.
PUBUC COMMENT PERIOD
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Settle /Roalman to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative
Officer with the exception of C -2 as noted; motion carried (5-0).
C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Council considered the minutes of Tuesday, January 18, 1994 at 7:00 PM.
Moved by Settle /Roalman to waive oral reading and approve minutes; motion carried (5-0).
C-2 BRIDGE DESIGN SERVICES (File No. 94 -03A)
Council considered a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Jennifer Street Pedestrian /Bicycle Bridge
Specification No. 94 -03A, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.
Council discussed alternative sites for the bridge location and cost implications.
Moved by Roalman /Pinard to approve RFP solicitation and authorize the City Administrative Officer
to award the contract if the cost does not exceed $50,000; motion carried (3-2, Council Members
Romero and Rappa voting no).
C-3 ELECTRONIC VILLAGE
Council considered endorsing the electronic village concept and co-sponsoring the electronic village
forum to support and encourage electronic communication between the City and community
organizations.
Moved by Settle /Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8271 endorsing the concept; motion carried (5-0).
C-4 AMENDMENT NO. 3 - SAUNAS RESERVOIR PROJECT
Council considered Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Woodward -Clyde Consultants for the
Salinas Reservoir Expansion Project increasing the maximum compensation by $13,600 which will be '
taken from existing budget with no additional appropriation at this time.
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1 Moved by Settle /Roalman to approve amendment to the agreement; motion carried (5-0).
C-5 CALIFORNIANS FOR PARKS AND WILDLIFE BOND ACT
Council considered supporting the Californians for Parks and Wildlife 1994 Bond Act.
Moved by Settle/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8272 supporting the Bond Act; motion carried (5-0).
C-6 APPEAL - 400 BRIaOLARA (File No. 407)
Council considered acceptance of an appeal withdrawal of an Architectural Review Commission action
regarding 400 Brizzolara (continued from 2/15/94).
Moved by Settle /Roalman to accept the withdrawal; motion carried (5-0).
C-7 HIGH VOLTAGE WIRE UNDERGROUNDING (File No. 411)
Council considered acceptance of a withdrawal of a request to waive undergrounding of high voltage
wires along Tank Farm Road for Minor Subdivision No. 91 -152 (continued from 2/1/94).
Moved by Settle /Roalman to accept withdrawal; motion carried (5-0).
C-8 AUTO PARKWAY WELL TREATMENT FACILITIES (File No. 94 -02A)
Council considered a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design of treatment facilities for the Auto
Parkway Well, Specification No. 94-02A, within the budget amount of $700,000.
Moved by Settle/Roaiman to approve RFP solicitation and authorize the City Administrative Officer
to award the contract if within the budgeted amount; motion carried (5-0).
A.I. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE (File No. 123)
Council considered two appointments to the Cultural Heritage Committee.
Moved by.Romero/Rapga to reappoint Leo Pinard to a one -year term ending 3/31/95, appoint Jack
Sullivan to a three -year tern ending 3/31/97, and thank Denise Fourie for her years of service; motion
carried (5-0).
A.2. PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION (File No. 123)
Council considered two appointments to the Park and Recreation Commission.
Moved by Roalman/Romero to reappoint Joe Kourakis to a four -year term ending 3/31/98, appoint
Jack Davidson to a three -year term ending 3/31/97, and thank Paul Orton for his years of service.
A.3. PERSONNEL BOARD (File No. 123)
' Council considered an appointment to the Personnel Board.
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Moved by Raooa /Romero to appoint Marcy Villa to a tour- yearterm ending 3/31/98, and thank Robert
Sorensen for his years of service.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
C.LR.1. Council Member Romero reported on the Creek Task Force formation and meeting.
C.LR.2. Council Member Roalman briefed Council on Airport Area presentation scheduled
before LAFCo for 3/17/94.
C.LR.3. Council Member Ra�oa informed Council about the process regarding the Parks and
Recreation Administration building.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS (File No. 542)
Council held a public hearing to consider any °Unmet Transit Needs" such as a need for additional
bus routes, more frequent service, hours of service or increased weekend service.
Mike McCluskey, Director of Public Works reviewed the process.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
Lee Anderson. 648 Felton #2, stated more bus routes to the airport were needed. 1
Mike Bambaum, 3648 Paseo Primario, Calabasas, (Cuesta College student), stated that routes were
needed after 6:00 p.m., there should be 4 routes leaving every half -hour, and a regional pass system
with registration fees.
Bob Rountree. 808 Murray, stated routes were needed to Cal Poly after 6:00 p.m., airport routes and
Amtreck connections.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Romero /Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8273 defining an "Unmet Transit Need° and
°Reasonable to Meer; motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Romero /Raog_a to direct staff to analyze the requests using City definitions and report back
at a convenient time; motion carried (5-0).
2. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT (File No. 706)
Council held a public hearing to consider approving in concept the Household Hazardous Waste
Element (HHWE).
John Moss. Utilities Director, and Cvndi Butterfield, Solid Waste Coordinator, reviewed the plans.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open. I 1
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1 Ron DiCarii. Executive Director of the Council of Governments, reviewed site alternative for the County
recycling center.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed education, JPA structure and staffing, the recycling facility on Kansas Ave.
Moved by Romero /Raooa to approve the HHWE in concept; motion carried (5-0).
3. SOUTH HIGUERA STREET PREZONING (File No. 441)
Council held a public hearing to consider a request to annex and prezone 2205 acres along South
Higuera Street between Tank Farm Road and Suburban Road to Service - Commercial Special
Consideration (C -S-S) and Service Commercial (C-S) and a general plan map change from Rural
Industrial to Service- Commercial (C-S); M. Timm Development, Inc., and Kreutzkampf Investments,
applicant (Annex /GP /R 5493).
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the proposal and process for approval.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
Victor Montgomery . 3026 S. Higuera, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the City controlling
the development of the property.
1 William Bates. 28 Los Verdes Dr., expressed concerns about noise, traffic and pollution impacts. He
stated he would prefer small neighborhood stores developed under the City's jurisdiction.
Diane Whithouse. 38 Los Verdes Dr., stated she was concerned about traffic and security impacts.
Richard Amle. 425 Stagecoach, Arroyo Grande, read a letter from AirVol Block regarding impacts to
manufacturing in the area.
Don Smith. 111 Vista Lago, stated annexation was premature, and urged Council to wait until the
Speck Plan and Environmental Impact Report were developed, and expressed concerns about water
development expenses.
Linda Holiskv, 34 Los Verdes Dr., expressed concerns about traffic and noise impacts.
Phil Ashley. 1586 La Cita Court, stated that the proposed open space in -lieu amount of $88,000 was
not sufficient, and said that it was premature to annex the area.
Victor Montgomery, 3026 S. Higuera, stated that the uses would be allowed in the County, and the
property was not large enough for Costco.
Brian Christensen. 818 Pismo, stated the proposal was not consistent with the existing Land Use
Element, but development would be better in the City.
Craig Anderson, 56 S. Tassajara, said the proposal was not consistent with the City's open space
requirements
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
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9:00 PM Mayor Pinard declared a recess.
9:17 PM Council reconvened, all Council Members present.
Council discussed development in the County versus the City, the cost of water delivery to the
proposed area as it related to the Airport Area, and various impacts.
Moved by Roalman /Settle to adopt Resolution No. 8274 denying the request with findings that A) the
annexation of the project site is premature and should be considered together with the entire Airport
Area Annexation; B) Council determined the proposed in -lieu fee for purchase of open space does
not adequately meet the intent of the General Plan annexation policies; and C) additional water
resources to meet safe annual yield have not been clarified; motion carried (3-2, Council Members
Rappa and Romero voting no).
4. SOUTH STREET PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT (File No. 432)
Council held a public hearing to consider an amendment to an approved planned development (PD
177 -33) that allows large offices at 265, 271, 177, and 285 South Street, to allow more area to be used
by these offices; Charles French, applicant.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
John French, representing the applicant, reviewed the proposal and Cal Trans request to occupy
additional space.
Bruce Frazier. 976 Osos St, stated they were not opposing the Cal Trans request, but expressed
concerns about equity to Wafter Brothers Construction and the impact on the tri -polar concept.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed the tri-polar concept and the proposal's impact on mass transit and public
services, a five -year term on the parking agreement
Moved by Rappa /Romero to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1255 with amendment to Condition #6
to add nand shall be limited to Building C° and with amendment to Condition #4 to a minimum 5 -year
lease with a minimum 5 -year option to extend; motion carried (4-1, Mayor Pinard voting no).
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMA. Council Member Roalman requested reconsideration of Palm Street location for short
term and long term Mufti -Modal site (consensus not reached).
COMM.2. Council Member Rappa discussed mixed use projects which can be financed if there
is a willing Council and community.
BUSINESS ITEMS
S. REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVER (File No. 109)
Council considered a request by Evelyn Talmage to waive application fee for a variance to requesting
parking within the setback area for 1408 Johnson Avenue and 1309/1311 Pismo Street
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1 Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the request and parking availability.
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Evelyn Talmadge, 2413 Broad St., reviewed the street parking that had been lost and impact of the
Payless shopping center.
Michael Crane. 3427 Miguelito Court, supported the fee waiver request.
Moved by Settle /Romero to waive the application fee for a variance requesting parking within the
setback area; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Rappa voting no).
11:10 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned
the meeting to Tuesday, March 8, 1994 at 7:00 PM in the Council Cliambers.
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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1994 - 7:00 PM
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman,
Vice -Mayor Allen K. Settle and Mayor Peg Pinard
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Diane Gladwell, City
Clerk; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Ken Hampian, Assistant
City Administrative Officer, Mike McCluskey, Public Works
Director; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Bill
Statler, Finance Director
There were no public comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
APPOINTMENTS
A.I. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE (File No. 123)
Council considered two appointments to the Promotioral Coordinating Committee.