HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/1994City Council Meeting Page 2
Tuesday, March 15, 1994 - 7:00 PM
Henderson, Water Division Manager; Jeff Hook, Associate
Planner
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.1. Dennis Johnston spoke about the homeless camp near San Luis Creek; John Dunn. City
Administrative Officer, stated the issue would be referred to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
P.C.2. Jose Gomez and Miguel Donoso spoke against Sonic Cable TV's discontinuance of Channel
KTA. Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney said the City could not regulate programming.
P.C.3. Chris Meek requested regulation of news rack placement in the downtown area.
P.C.4. Marshall Ochvlski presented the 1993 Business Improvement Association (BIA) Beautification
Awards:
Best New Consou:donasont Imorovemerrts
Certificate of Exceflenw.
Limited Express (Copeland Enterprises)
Certificate of Merit
The Gap (Betsy McCormick)
Garden Botanika ( Chantel Miller)
Best New Construction%Exterior
Certificate of Merit:
Law Offices at 1060 Palm St. (Rudy Duran)
Best Remodel• Interior
Certificate of Excellence:
Merrill Lynch (Carroll, Michaeline and Maino)
Certificate of Mefth
Carlos and Willie's (Charlie Kears and Rob Rossi)
1022 Morro (Vincent Dente)
Kennedy Nautilus (Kevin Kennedy)
Best Remodel: Exterior
Certificate of Excellence:
Fremont Theatre (RKO)
Certificate of Merl
Charles Shoes (Ken Porsche)
Copeland Sports Super Store (Copeland Enterprises)
Monterey Street Express (Christy Knapp)
Special Recognition
Santa's House (BIA)
Christmas Decorations (BIA)
Monterey Street Planters (Monterey St. Merchants)
Mono Street Planters (Morro St. Merchants)
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Best Maintenance:
Certificate of Merl
Mission Gardens (Old Mission Church)
Avand (Jay and Joan Huebner)
Fanny Wrappers (Terry Treves)
O'Leary Building (John Rossetti)
Merrill Lynch (Lou Barnes)
Time N Treasures (Colleen and John Faires)
Best Merchandise:
Certificate of Excellence.
Coverings (Leslie Cameron)
Certificate of Merit:
Meridian (Eva Young)
Novel Experience (Jim and Christine Hill)
Central Coast Surfboards (Steve Carlson)
Davidson's (Wanda Davidson)
Mayors Award:
Downtown Centre (Copeland Enterprises)
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CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Settle /Romero 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, February 1, 1994 at 7:00 PM.
Moved by Settle /Romero to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carried (5-
0).
C -2 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR AUDITING SERVICES (93 -68)
Council considered awarding a contract for auditing services to KPMG Peat Marwick for a total cost
for 1993 -94 of $54,600.
Bill Statler. Finance Director, stated the recommendation would allow the organization to maintain
continuity.
Dave Phillips. 1150 Palm St, stated that their local firm was well qualified to perform the contract
Thomas Snow of KPMG Peat Marwick, stated they had performed well for the City.
Bra Hair 1150 Palm St., reviewed the benefits of doing business with a local firm.
Bill Thoma. 3562 Empleo, urged Council to spend their money locally.
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Moved by Rappa /Romero to award contract to Glenn, Burdette, Phillips and Bryson for auditing.
services; motion carried (5-0).
C-3 SONIC CABLE FRANCHISE EXTENSION (File No. 143)
Council considered extending the City's franchise agreement with Sonic Cable Television for two
months to May 31, 1994.
Moved by Settle/Romero to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a two-month extension;
motion carried (5-0).
C-4 SOUTH STREET PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT (File No. 432)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending an approved planned development
at 265, 271, 277, and 285 South Street, that allows these offices to occupy whatever space is available
within the Center (PD 177 -93).
Moved by Settle /Romero to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1255; motion carried (5-0).
APPOINTMENTS
A -1 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (File No. 123)
Council considered appointments to the Architectural Review Commission.
Council Member Romero recommended Jim Aiken and Patrick Bolger for appointment.
Mayor Pinard recommended Jim Aiken and Tim Farrell for appointment, and thanked Council Member
Settle for interviewing the candidates for her.
Moved by Romero /Rama to reappoint Jim Aiken to a 4 -year term ending 3/31/98 and to thank Allan
Cooper for his years of service to the City; motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Pinard /Settle to appoint Tim Farrell to a 3 -year term ending 3/31/97; motion carried (3-2,
Council Members Rappa and Romero voting no).
Moved by Rappa /Romero to appoint Patrick Bolger to a 3 -year term ending 3/31/97; motion was lost
(2 -3, Council Members Settle, Roalman and Mayor Pinard voting no).
A -2 BOARD OF APPEALS (File No. 123)
Council considered appointments to the Board of Appeals.
Council Member Romero presented the subcommittee's recommendations
Moved by Romero /Rapp_@ to reappoint Robert Vessely to a 4 -year term ending 3/31/98 and John
Kellerman to a 3 -year term ending 3/31/97; motion carried (5-0).
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A -3 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (File No. 123)
Council considered appointments to the new BIA Board of Directors.
Moved by Rauoa/Romeroto approve the appointment of Pam Copeland, Mark Furia, Gray Ghan, Steve
Gilreath, Terry Westrope, and Eva Young to serve until 3/31/96; motion carried (5-0).
A-4 HOUSING AUTHORITY (File No. 123)
Council considered an appointment to the Housing Authority.
Mayor Pinard reveiwed her recommendations for appointment.
Moved by Pinard /Romero to reappoint Donald O'Connor to a 3 -year term ending 3/31/97; motion
carried (5-0).
A-5 JOINT RECREATIONAL USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY COMMITTEE (File No. 123)
Council considered appointments to the Joint Recreational Use of School District Property Committee.
Council Member Raooa presented the subcommittee's recommendations.
Moved by Rapaa /Romero to appoint Marianne Michels to a 4 -year term ending 3/31/98, George
Glaser to a 3 -year tern ending 3/31/97, thank Jack Dewar for his many years of service to the City,
and refer to the Board of Education for ratification; motion carried (5-0).
A-6 MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (File No. 123)
Council considered appointments to the Mass Transportation Committee.
Council Member Raooa presented the subcommittee's recommendations.
Moved by RaRpa /Roalman to change Waiter Vance's representation from Sr. Citizen Representative
to Disabled Representative, appoint Doris A. Sceli as Sr. Citizen Representative to a 4 -year term
ending 3/31/98, and appoint Dan Bunce as Student Representative to a 3 -year term ending 3/31/97;
motion carried (5-0).
A-7 PLANNING COMMISSION (File No. 123)
Council considered appointments to the Planning Commission.
Vice Mayor Settle presented the subcommittee's recommendations.
Moved by Rapaa /Settle to reappoint Mary Whittlesey to a 3 -year term ending 3/31/97 and Dodie
Williams to a 4 -year tern ending 3/31/98, appoint Grant Williams to a 1 -year term ending 3/31/95,
and thank Sandi Sigurdson for her service to the City, motion carried (5-0).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
C.L.R.1. Council Member Raooa updated Council on the Recreation Administration building
plans for the Emerson School site.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE HISTORICAL MASTER LIST ADDITIONS (File No. 457)
Council held a public hearing to consider the nomination of seven properties as recommended by the
Cultural Heritage Committee, to the Master List of Historic Resources: 50 Higuera Street (old Cal
Trans Office); 1350 California Boulevard (SLO High School Gymnasium); 4025 Orcutt Road (Rodriguez
Adobe); 3897 S. Higuera Street (Long /Bonettl Farm); 2176 Johnson Avenue (Sunny Acres); 978 Olive
Street (Heritage Inn); and, 1590 Lizzie Street (La Loma /Bowden Adobe).
Jeff Hook. Associate Planner, reviewed the process and recommendations.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against this item.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed the correspondence received regarding the property commonly known as *Sunny
Acres° at 2176 Johnson.
Moved by Roalman /Settle to adopt Resolution No. 8276 adding the properties to the Master List
temporarily excluding Sunny Acres (2176 Johnson Avenue); motion carried (5-0).
2. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT - PAYLESS STORES (File No. 463)
Council held a public hearing to consider amending the text of the zoning regulations to allow
additional uses in the Neighborhood - Commercial (C-N) zone; Payless Drugstores Northwest, Inc.,
applicant.
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the proposed changes.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
Randy Potle, 545 Main Street, Morro Bay, spoke in favor of the changes.
Don Smith. 1111 Vista Del Lago, stated that there was too much area allowed for the dry cleaning
facility, and credit unions were not open to public membership.
Janet Kourakis, 1577 Tanglewood Dr, spoke in favor of allowing credit unions in the zone.
Brian Christensen, 818 Pismo, urged the Council to review the proposed changes with the Land Use
Element to avoid inconsistencies.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed neighborhood and community impacts.
Moved by Roalman /Settle to Introduce to print Ordinance No. 1257 amended to allow dry cleaning
on site, not to allow credit unions, and video rentals to stay at 2,000 square feet; motion carried 3-2
(Council Members Rappa and Romero voting no.)
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9:00 PM Mayor Pinard declared a recess.
9:05 PM Council reconvened; all Council Members present.
Moved by Pinard /Rama to reconsider the previous motion; motion carried 5-0.
Moved by Roalman /Settle to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1257 amended to not allow branch
offices of credit unions or videotape rental stores in excess of 2,000 sq. ft.; motion carried (3-2,
Council Members Rappa and Romero voting no).
Moved by Pinard /Romero to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1258 allowing videotape rental stores
In excess of 2,000 sq. ft. in the C -N zone; motion carried (3-2, Council Member Roalman and Vice
Mayor Settle voting no).
3. URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (File No. 517)
Council held a public hearing to consider establishing the Urban Water Management Plan, effective
April 15, 1994, and approving an ordinance amending the City's Water Allocation Regulations to
change the required water usage offset for new development from an amount equal to twice the
expected usage of the development to an amount equal to the expected usage, and revising the water
use offset guidelines accordingly.
John Moss. Utilities Director, and Gary Henderson, Water Division Manager, reviewed the plan.
' Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
Don Smith. 1111 Vista Del Lago, stated the safe annual yield figures were inaccurate, the proposal did
not provide storage rights, and the demand did not warrant Nacimiento water.
Jim Merkel. 392 Pismo, representing the Conservation Club of the Sierra Club, urged the Council to
send the plan to staff for a more comprehensive analysis of the retrofit program.
Pat Veesart. 976 Buchon, urged Council to send the plan back to staff, that the figure of 165 gallons
of water per person per day was not accurate.
Sheree Davis. Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the plan.
Bill Thoma. 1663 Colina Court, urged adoption and stated that public review had been provided.
Richard DeBlauw. 744 Alta Vista, Arroyo Grande, spoke in support of the plan.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed the 165 gallons- per -day planning figures, costs for Salinas Reservoir and reclaimed
water and conservation programs.
Moved by Roalman /Settle to continue approximately one month to allow a comprehensive water
conservation program incorporate into the Urban Water Management Plan, look into water usage
factors, and reconsider retrofit ratio on a 2:1 basis; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Rappa voting
no).
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COMMUNICATIONS
COMMA. Mayor Pinard reviewed Campaign Regulations Committee (for lobbying ordinance
recommendation) appointment results.
COMM.2. Ken Hamoian asked Council Members to attend the LAFCo Meeting on 3/17/94.
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. AMENDMENTS TO FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION_ REGULATION
Council considered minor amendments to the City's Flood Damage Prevention Regulations In order
to adhere to the minimum standards established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA).
Council discussed potential liability exposure to the City.
Moved by Roalman /Romero to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1259 amending Sections 17.84.030,
17.84.110, 17.84.130 and 17.84.160 of the City's Flood Damage Prevention Regulations; motion carried
(4-1, Mayor Pinard voting no).
12:10 AM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned
the meeting to Wednesday, March 16, 1994 at 10:30 AM in the Council Hearing Room.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL 5/3/94
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MINUTES
STUDY SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1994 - 10:30 AM
CITY HALL - COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - 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
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Wednesday, March 16, 1994 - 10:30 AM
There were no public comments.
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Director; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Bill
Statier, Finance Director, Ann Slate, Personnel Director; John
Moss, Utilities Director, Paul LeSage, Recreation Director
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
STUDY SESSION
1. COUNCIL REFERRAL UST
Council considered the Council Referral List.
10:45 AM Mayor Pinard entered the Council Hearing Room.
Council discussed various issues, including neighborhood traffic, open space funding, and
community outreach.
Moved by Raooa/Rorn to continue this item to another date; Council to review major goals for
disposition; motion carried (5-0).
COMMUNICATIONS
COMM.1. Council Member RaRR1 informed Council about the County's proposed legislation to
eliminate City representation on APCD boards.
COMM.2. John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, updated Council on progress with the People's
Kitchen.
11:45 AM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned
the meeting.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL' 5/3/94
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MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 1994
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