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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/13/1994City Council Meeting Page 2 Wednesday, April 13, 1994 - 9:00 AM Council Member Romero stated that the City would be supportive of moving maintenance facilities for heavy vehicles and equipmentaway from the current location. Evelyn Delaney, County Supervisor, indicated the County is currently hesitating in supporting a relocation until the State has exhausted all possibilities within the City limits. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, expressed the City's interest in maintaining the operations facility on Higuera Street and relocating the equipment /maintenance facility to the industrial area. Ken Nelson. CalTrans, discussed a requirement for selecting a new location for their facility with freeway accessibility. Burt Polin, property owner in San Luis Obispo, offered to sell 56 acres located near Vachell and Buckley Road, near Highway 101, as a possible site location. He indicated that if only 10-15 acres are developed for this facility, the property could be subdivided and parceled back to him. Steve Barasch, property owner in San Luis Obispo, indicated the availability of Union Oil property (50 acres which is currently being considered by the City for annexation. Discussion was held regarding exchanging property and relocating the trailer storage facility. Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manager, indicated the City would support finding a suitable location within the urban reserve line as shown in the current Draft Land Use Element. Upon questioning, Ken Nelson stated the timeline for selecting a new location was, though undetermined, immediately as the state is currently four months in arrears of using the monies designated for a new maintenance facility location. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, reviewed the upcoming series of Council Meetings to be held for discussing and adopting the Draft Land Use Element (scheduled to be adopted by the end of June, 1994). He indicated the City's support of retaining the office operations at the current location and consider other locations for the equipment /maintenance facility. He stated that Administration and Community Development Departments are available to work with CalTrans on this project. Council Member Raooa requested the State submit the criteria needed for selecting a new location. Defining the requirements would benefit those working on the project in finding suitable property. Evelyn Delaney. County Supervisor, stated that the County will not respond until the City has responded that they cannot accommodate CalTrans. Ron Whisenand. Development Review Manager, indicated that City and County requirements are the same and, therefore, If the City could not accommodate CalTrans, if is likely that the County could not either. Discussion was held regarding utilizing a portion of Madonna property, other property located near 101 highway, exchanging property as an option to purchasing, length of time for zoning the property and the Prado Road interchange. Ken Nelson felt that this meeting established a direction in which the government agencies could work together in finding a solution. 1 City Council Meeting Wednesday, April 13, 1994 - 9:00 AM Page 3 Council Member Romero requested that CalTrans officials attend a Council Meeting wherein the Land Use Element is scheduled to be discussed and present their package (site selection) for the City's approval. Ken Nelson agreed to convey the information discussed, including the request to submit the State's proposal to the City Council, and will contact the City for assistance. 10:28 AM the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 7/12/94 /cm ROLL CALL: i 94 R. Gla well, 5ky Clerk MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1994 - 7:00 PM CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA Council Members Present: Council Member Dave Romero, Bill Roalman, Vice -Mayor Allen K. Settle and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: Council Member Penny Rappa City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Diane Gladwell, City Clerk; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD P.C.1. Ruth Wilhelm read a proclamation for White Ribbon Week to prevent teen pregnancy (April 25 through May 1, 1994) P.C.2. Leols Rubottom requested deletion of Section 5.44.060 of the Municipal Code relating to mobile home rent stabilization allowing pass through increases (referred to staff by consensus). P.C.3. Keith Gurnee representing RRM, submitted an alternative position relating to the proposed Airport Area Annexation.