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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/02/1997City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, December 2,1997- 7:00 p.m. Council considered the minutes of: Tuesday, October 28, 1997 @ 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, November 18, 1997 @ 6:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, November 18, 1997 @ 7:00 p.m. Moved by Smith/Roalman to Waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carried C2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT FUND (File No. 487) Council considered authorizing staff to complete and submit an application for grant monies in the amount of $250,000 from the State Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation program (EEMP) which would be used in support of the acquisition of the Filipponi property at South Higuera Street. Moved by Smith/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8746 authorizing staff to submit application; motion carried (4-1, Williams voting no). C3. TRAFFIC SIGNAL MONITORING SYSTEM (File No. 773) Council considered awarding a contract in the amount of $76,590 to Bi Trans Systems for furnishing and installing traffic signal monitoring computers and software. Moved by Smith/Roalman to authorize Mayor to execute the contract; motion carried (5 -0). C4. AWARD OF CONTRACT - RAILROAD WATER TOWER (File No. 91 -00) Council considered awarding a contract to Specialty Construction of San Luis Obispo in the amount of $57,868 for "Railroad Water Tower Restoration," Specification No. 91 -00. After clarification by staff regarding the funding for the additional costs for the water tower, Council Member Romero stated that he will not be supporting the item because the project should be redesigned rather than increase the budget. After discussion, moved by Roalman /Smith to award contract and approve the transfer of $11,945 from the completed project account to fully fund the project and to support efforts to seek other funding sources; motion carried (3 -2, Romero and Williams voting no). C5. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - DOWNTOWN PARKING PLAN (File No. 554) Council considered a Request for Proposal (RFP) and authorization to hire a consultant to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that evaluates the draft Parking and Downtown Access Plan. Council discussed alternative funding sources for this project. Staff clarified that the use of the parking fund for the EIR is being proposed to support traffic, transportation and air quality issues. Staff further noted that past direction from Council has been that overall funding for the plan would be 50 -00, from both General Fund and Parking Fund. Vice Mayor Roalman stated that the EIR will focus on parking garages, not alternative transportation, so funding 100% from the Parking Fund is appropriate. After discussion, moved by Williams /Smith to 1) approve RFP and EIR Workscope, 2) authorize the CAO to make minor changes to the EIR Workscope and execute an agreement with a consultant not to exceed $100,000; and 3) authorize the creation of a project account and appropriate $50,000 of the unappropriated fund balance in the-Parking Fund and $50,000 from the General Fund to cover the EIR cost; motion carried (3 -2, Settle, Roalman opposed). City Council Meeting Tuesday, December 2,1997- 7:00 p.m. Page 3 C6. WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN PROJECT (File No. 96 -35B) Council considered plans and specifications for "Water Transmission Main Project," California Boulevard to Reservoir No. 2, Specification No. 96-35B estimated to cost $3,800,000 including contingencies and construction administration. Moved by Smith/Roalman to 1) approve plans and specifications; 2) appropriate $429,000 from available water fund working capital to amend the project. budget; 3) authorize staff to advertise for bids; and, 4) authorize the CAO to award construction contract if the accepted bid plus contingencies is within the available budget; motion carried (5 -0). Al. COUNCIL LIAISON SUBCOMMITTEES (File No. 123) Council considered the Council Liaison Subcommittee appointments for calendar year 1998. Moved by Roalman/Smith to approve Council Subcommittee appointments; motion carried (5 -0). A2. APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR FOR 1998 (File No. 112) Council considered appoint a Vice Mayor to serve a one year term commending upon appointment. Mayor Settle presented a plaque to Vice Mayor Roalman in appreciation for his services as Vice Mayor during 1997. Moved by 'RoalmanWilliams to appoint Council Member Kathy Smith as Vice Mayor; motion carved (5-0). A3. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE (File No. 123) Council considered appointments to fill vacancies on the Promotional Coordinating Committee to terms expiring 3131199 and 313112000; motion carried (5 -0). Moved by Williams/Roalman to appoint George Newland to an unexpired tern ending March 31, 1999 and Denis Rizzo to a term expiring March 31, 2000, and thank Natalie Diggins and Anne Cruikshanks for their service on the committee; motion carried (5 -0). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS CLR1. Council Member Williams gave a report on a tour of the University of Utah Research Park, taken by the Business Research Park Committee. She said that a group also toured a similar facility in Virginia, and a study to determine if a business research park would be feasible at the Cal Poly campus should be completed early in 1998. She reported on the PAC Program meeting, where a "Standards of Service Manual' is in the works. CLR2. Council Member Roalman reported on a kick -off meeting of the Cal Poly student housing study. He said Gordon Chong & Associates will complete a study early in 1998. He outlined the scope of the report. PUBLIC HEARING 1. TAXI CERTIFICATE REVOCATION (File No. 546) Moved by Williams /Romero to continue the item indefinitely; motion carried (5 -0) City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, December 2,1997- 7:00 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS Comm1. Mayor Settle reported that the County Board of Supervisors voted today to allow the Froom Ranch Development application to proceed. He reported that on January 8'" the Councils of the seven SLO County Cities and the SLO County Board of Supervisors will be meeting to discuss the return of property tax revenues to local governments. Comm2. Vice Mayor Smith stated that SLOCo Recycles has not been very responsive in providing service, and asked if the City could contact the company. The matter was referred to staff. Comma. Council Member Roalman reported on a presentation by Dan Burden about livable cities, and asked if Council would like to schedule Mr. Burden to make a presentation before Council, Planning Commission, and city staff in conjunction with the review of urban design standards. Council agreed. Council Member Roalman also asked if the Council would consider removing at least part of the "No Parking" red curbs on Bishop Street on Terrace Hill. Council agreed to have the item brought back for their consideration. BUSINESS ITEMS 2. PROPERTY ACQUISITION - BISHOP PEAK (File No. 165) Council considered authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contingent Purchase and Sale Agreement with Ray B. Bunnelll for the acquisition by the City of approximately 108 acres of the Bunnell Ranch, including the summit and upper elevations of Bishop Peak. Assistant CAO Hamoian introduced the item. Natural Resources Manager Haviik presented details of the proposed property acquisition. He gave details of the operational provisions for the newly acquired open space. Keith Gurney RRM Design Group stated that it is important to have this property in the public domain, protected and preserved, and acknowledged staff members' contributions to the process. He also thanked the landowner. Gary Felzman, Sierra Club, stated that his organization is excited to have participated in raising funds to help purchase the open space on Bishop Peak. He noted that Patricia Avenue will be the primary access, and it is important to encourage park users to park in appropriate places. Shelly Stanwyck, Chamber of Commence, emphasized that the Chamber and local businesses enthusiastically support this acquisition. She asked Council to support the item. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment. Lance Parker, SLO, stated that it is good to seethe Chamber and the Sierra Club agreeing on this item. He said that, while he would like to see the Morros preserved, public funds should not be used for this acquisition, but that more private donations should be raised. Geoff Land, SLO, supported the purchase of the open space, and said that Bishop Peak is an important acquisition and investment for the future. He asked for a unanimous vote from the Council. Sam Blakesly. Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the purchase of Bishop Peak. Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council. After discussion, moved by Roalman/Smith to 1) adopt Resolution No. 8747 authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; 2) appropriate $13,500 from the General Fund unappropriated fund balance for ancillary costs related to survey, Phase I environmental work, fencing, signs, and 1` City Council Meeting Tuesday, December 2,1997- 7:00 p.m. Page 5 other one -time costs; and, 3) direct staff to return to Council with: (A) a final appropriation for the acquisition prior to the close of escrow; (B) an annexation application for the acquired property and certain other dedicated open space properties adjacent to the City limits, and (C) a proposed policy facilitating the annexation of open space properties adjacent to the City; motion carried (5- 0). ACAO Hampian thanked the individuals and organizations who participated in the negotiations. 3. CAL POLY PARKING STRUCTURE (File No. 1162) Council considered the proposed Cal Poly Parking Garage and concerns regarding impacts on the Alta Visa Neighborhood. CAO Dunn presented the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment. Marlin Vix 16 Hathaway Ave., Alta Vista Neighborhood representative, stated that the Draft EIR indicates there are significant negative impacts on the neighborhood, and while he is not opposed to a parking structure on the campus, the proposed location will be a detriment to the neighborhood. Don Woolard. 284 Longview, Alta Vista Neighborhood, addressed architectural issues regarding the proposed structure, and pointed out a list of advantages of an earlier design sketch at an alternate location. Vicky Stover, 129 Chorro, Cal Poly representative, gave a brief history of Cal Poly's parking plan. She detailed the needs of the university for additional parking on campus, specifically in the vicinity of the PAC. She clarified issues surrounding the design sketch referenced by the previous speaker. Matthew Ceppi, SLO, ASI representative, outlined the needs for additional student parking at Cal Poly. He said the proposed site addresses those needs, as well as the needs of the attendees at PAC performances. Ron Regier, SLO, stated that the need is for a structure adjacent to the PAC, and that the proposed . site meets that need. Shelly Stanwvck, 1039 Chorro, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the proposed location for the garage, and stressed the importance of having it located adjacent to the PAC. Bert Forbes. SLO, local business owner, spoke in support of the proposed location for the garage at Cal Poly. Sherry Lewis. 209 Longview Lane, spoke in opposition to the proposed location, stating that it was decided upon based on faulty geologic information. She said the structure will not adequately address student's concerns. Ellen Harper, SLO, spoke on behalf of quality neighborhoods, and asked Council to honor the request of the Alta Vista Neighborhood. Greq Hind, FPAC, spoke in support of the proposed site for the parking garage and asked Council to take a position in support of the garage. Tom McKay, resident of the Alta Vista area, spoke in opposition to locating the structure at the proposed site and asked Council to support an alternate location. Lance Parker, SLO, spoke in support of the Alta Vista Neighborhood position. City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, December 2,1997- 7:00 p.m. Pierre Rademaker. SLO, stated that there is a need for a parking structure on campus, but that he has concerns regarding the architectural integrity of the proposed structure. He said that the issue is between Cal Poly and the neighborhood, and that Council should not take a position. Marlin Vbc, clarified access issues. At the Council's request, Bob Kitamura, Director of Facilities at Cal Poly, further clarified access issues, stating that closing Perimeter Road or California Street is not being considered at this time. He clarified the use of the facility, stating that it cannot be a sole purpose use, and that most of the parking on the existing lot will remain for use by students and staff. He clarified the evolution of the design and that the Parking Master Plan locates structures in a general area, not specific, so the alternate site was never meant to be the specific location. He clarified the funding issues surrounding the arrangement of the drop off points for the proposed structure. Rusty Hall. Alta Vista Neighborhood Association, stated that even though the proposed location is adjacent to the PAC, he believes that access to the structure will be inferior to the existing lots due to delays caused by traffic and pedestrians. He asked Council to submit a letter to Cal Poly opposing the project. Mayor Settle returned the discussion to the Council. After discussion, moved by Smith /Roalman to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to Cal Poly urging 1) ease of access for pedestrians from the parking structure to the PAC; 2) convenience of cars exiting the structure en mass; 3) inclusion of a drop off point for passengers; 4) mitigation of visual aspects and 5) encouraging the flow of traffic to and from the structure on arterial streets outside of neighborhoods and to attach the minutes of tonight's meeting to the letter; motion ' carried (5 -0). 4. DIABLO CANYON USE TAX SHARING (File No. 231) Council considered a memorandum of agreement with the County regarding Diablo Canyon use tax sharing. Finance Director Statler presented the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment, and having no requests to speak, returned discussion to the Council. After discussion, moved by Smith/Williams to authorize the CAO to sign the memorandum of agreement; motion carried (5-0). 5. SIDEWALK PROGRAM (File No. 533) Council considered requiring new sidewalk construction pursuant to the 1911 Act Public Works Director McCluskev presented the staff report, summarizing the program and the slightly different process being used this year. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment. Leone and Roy Sherwyn. 282 Ramona, asked Council not to require sidewalk installation on their property, because it would destroy two 30 foot juniper trees and a hedge. Linden Nelson. 290 Ramona, asked Council not to require sidewalk installation on his property, as it will destroy the landscaping. `' City Council Meeting Tuesday, December 2,1997- 7:00 p.m. Page 7 Doug Littlejohn, 1368 Higuera, protested being included on the list, citing issues of fairness, and ' offering to put in a temporary decomposed granite walkway now and install the sidewalk in two or three years, when it would not create a financial hardship for him. He asked to be notified of the formal Public Hearing before it takes place. 1 Scott Gain, 1367 Higuera, asked why this property was being prioritized now. Donna Gain, 1367 Higuera, stated it would be a financial hardship for her to install sidewalk at this time and asked Council to exclude her property from the list. Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council. City Attorney Jorgensen said the issue tonight is to either proceed with the program and whether the Council agrees with the priority list. After discussion, moved by Roaiman /Settle to direct staff to pursue implementation of the 1911 Act for all 1 - 3 priority locations, except Chorro Street, at an estimated total of $66,898, with direction to bring the matter back to Council if this amount of money can cover more than the first three priorities; motion carried (5 -0). 6. WATER REUSE PROJECT DESIGN SERVICES (File No. 97 -68A) Council considered a contract with Brown and Caldwell in an amount not to exceed $781,957 for the design of a recycled water distribution system, and authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000 for the design of mitigation measures for the Water Reuse Project. Utilities Director Moss introduced the item, and Wastewater Reclamation Coordinator Pierce presented the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment, and having no requests to speak, returned discussion to the Council. After discussion, moved by RoalmanlSmith to authorize the Mayor to execute the contract and approve expenditure and to direct staff to bring the matter back to Council for verbal authorization at the end of Phase 1; motion carried (5 -0). There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting at 11:40 p.m. to Tuesday, January 6, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 116/98 BG:dr 'all _WOW