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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/08/1994City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, March 8, 1994 - 7:00 PM 1 Moved by Romero /Settle to reappoint Pat! Brown to a four -year term to expire on 3/31/98, appoint Natalie Diggins to a three -year term to expire on 3/31/97, and thank Jesse Norris for his many years of service; motion carried (5-0). A.2. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (File No. 123) Council considered two appointments to the Human Relations Commission. Moved by Settle/Rapoa to reappoint Bill Tyson to a four -year term to expire on 3/31/98 and Marion Wolfe to a three -year term to expire on 3/31/97; motion carried (5-0). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS C.LRA. Council Member Rama reported on Business Improvement Association meeting wherein it was reported that the County had continued the consideration of the purchase of the Kimball property to 3/22/94. C.LR.2. Council Member Romero stated the LAFCo meeting was scheduled for 3/17/94. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1: TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (File No. 438) Council held a public hearing to consider establishing Transportation Development Impact Fees to mitigate regional, long -term cumulative traffic impacts (continued from 4/6/93, 4/27/93, 6/1/93 and 2/1/94). John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, and Bill Statler. Finance Director, reviewed the need, history, basis, and structure of the proposed impact fees. Council discussed traffic level of service "E" which was recommended by the Economic Strategy Task Force (ESTF) and the Planning Commission in comparison to level °D°. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open. Steve Barasch. 225 Prado Road, stated that the proposed fees would have a negative impact on job creation and questioned the necessity for the fees based on declining use of public facilities. Tom Brown. 846 Higuera #Z, representing the Business Coalition, objected to tteic U.S. 0nO t*.bpo t8f ptf projects that did not benefit the entire community and the timing of the t o]I 16".04 fees, stating that they should be based r.Qllectacpon occupancy rather than permit issuance. Maggie Cox. 270 Foothill Blvd., representing the San Luis Obispo Association of Manufacturers and Distributors, stated they agreed for the need for sound infrastructure and that businesses should share In the cost, but requested that they be limited to funding reasonable projects and have an appropriate appeal mechanism. Lauren Brown. 7 Chupparosa Drive, objected to the fees t i i 811 as far too expensive, but now supported the concept. ' City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, March 8, 1994 - 7:00 PM Pat Veesart. 976 Buchan, supported the fees and stated that traffic calming projects should be included. Bill Thome . 1663 Colina Court, representing the Chamber of Commerce, stated only projects adopted In the Circulation Element should be included in the fees and objected to the inclusion of several specific projects. Charlie Fruit, 545 Higuera, supported imposing the fees at occupancy and creative financing structures. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed. Council discussed the timing of the fee payment, the proposed five -year review period, fees for the motel -hotel industry, various projects to be identified in the Circulation Element, and impacts on the economy. Moved by Roalman /Romero to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1256 establishing transportation development impact fees; motion carried (4-1, Vice -Mayor Settle voting no). Moved by Romero / Roalman to adopt a resolution establishing fee amounts to be effective July 1, 1994; motion was lost (2 -3, Council Member Rappa, Vice Mayor Settle and Mayor Pinard voting no). Moved by Roalman /Romero to continue the resolution until after the adoption of the Circulation Element; motion carried (4-1, Vice Mayor voting no). 9:15 PM Mayor Pinard declared a recess. 9:35 PM Council reconvened; all Council Members present. 2. ZONING REGULATIONS AMENDMENT (File No. 463) Council held a public hearing to consider amendments to the Zoning Regulations to simplify processing, add and change definitions, clarify wording and format, and make minor changes to the development standards; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. Moved by Settle / Roalman to continue this item to April 5, 1994 at 7:00 PM; motion carried (5 -0). COMMUNICATIONS COMM.1. Diane Gladweli. City Clerk, requested agendizing various requests to utilize the trolley for special events. Staff was directed to bring the issue back to Council (general consent). BUSINESS ITEMS 3. ECONOMIC STRATEGY TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS - FOLLOW -UP (File No. 239) Council considered a plan to implement the recommendations of the Economic Strategy Task Force (continued from 11/9/93). IJohn Dunn. City Administrative Officer, gave an overview of the recommendations. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, March 8, 1994 - 7:00 PM 1 Ken Hampian. Assistant City Administrative Officer, reviewed the 59 recommendations made by the ESTF. Council discussed funding, transportation recommendations, workload, and staffing impacts. Moved by Rapua/Romero to Incorporate the top paragraph on Page 10 into the Draft Land Use Element in the Public Hearing process; motion carried (3-2, Council Member Roalman and Mayor Pinard voting no). Vice Mayor Settle stated that he wanted the discussion brought forth on March 29, 1994 when the Circulation and Land Use Elements would be discussed. Maggie Cox, representing the San Luis Obispo Association of Manufacturers and Distributors, supported the staff recommendation. Lauren Brown, 7 Chupparosa, stated that he appreciated the new customer service oriented attitude and supported the funding of the Economic Coordinator position half -time. Sheree Davis. Chamber of Commerce, stated they preferred a full -time position in the private sector for the Economic Development Coordinator and asked for a permanent advisory body that included Council, Cal Poly and Cueste to address economic issues. Bill Thoma. 1663 Colina Court, stated he supported the funding of a full -time Economic Development Coordinator and an economic element in the General Plan. Pat Veesart. 976 Buchan, stated the hiring of any level of an Economic Development Coordinator would give an unfair advantage to business interests in the City organization. Charlie Fruit. 454 Higuera, stated the environmental processes in regulations presented an °unlevel playing field" for businesses, and supported the Economic Development Coordinator position. Carol Florence representing the San Luis Obispo Property Owners Association, supported the hiring of a full -time Economic Development Coordinator, funding through the CDBG process to support better financial planning and a permanent advisory body to maintain interest in economic issues. Dick Cleeves. President of the Business Improvement Association, stated they favored the funding of a full -time Economic Development Coordinator placed in the private sector and urged the Council to establish a business roundtable. Tom Brown. Chair of the Business Coalition, urged adoption of the program. Mark Brazil. San Luis Obispo, urged adoption of the plan and funding a full -time Economic Development Coordinator. Moved by Ranpa /Romero to follow the staff recommendation for staffing the Economic Development Coordinator position (Assistant City Administrative Officer, 20 hours /week); motion carried (4-1, Council Member Roalman voting no). Moved by Settle/Rappa that the initial job description of the position of the Economic Development I Coordinator are those items listed on Page 3-36 with the exception of the business roundtable; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Roalman voting no).