HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/1999MINUTES.
' REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1999 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
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ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ewan, Jan Howell Marx, Ken Schwartz, Vice
Mayor Dave Romero
Absent: Mayor Allen K. Settle
City Staff:
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Lee Price, City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant City
Administrative Officer; Arnold Jonas, Community Development
Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Mike McCluskey, Public
Works Director; Wendy George, Assistant to the CAO; Jeff Hook,
Associate Planner; Pam Ricci, Associate Planner; Ron Whisenand,
Development Review Manager
INVOCATION
Pastor Dale German, Church of the Nazarene, provided the invocation.
PROCLAMATION: MONTH OF THE CHILD (April 1999).
Proclamation presented to Krista Mudge tt and local children from the Parks & Recreation
Department "Sun and Fun" and "Star" programs for the Year of the Child.
PROCLAMATION: ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH (April 1999).
Proclamation presented to Karen Aydelott, YMCA General Director and Member of the
Mayor's Youth Task Force.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
Property:
Damon - Garcia Property
(Broad Street)
City Attorney Jorgensen reported that the Closed Session was canceled.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Art Murohv had concerns regarding lighting and tree removals at the Saturn dealership.
Rick Fabrick suggested that a doorbell should be installed at the San Luis Obispo Visitors
Center. He also questioned the appropriateness of an invocation at a public meeting.
Lief Erickson, a visitor from Sweden, described his community and their strategy for
Economic Development.
—~ CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Ewan noted he would refrain from Items #C6 and #C7 due to a potential
conflict of interest (business within 300 feet). Council Member Marx pulled Item #C6 for
questions.
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Marx to approve the consent agenda as recommended
by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried 4:0 (Note: Vote on Item #C6 and C7:
3:0:1 (Ewan refrained due to a potential conflict of interest).
C1. COUNCIL MINUTES
Tuesday, March 16, 1999
Tuesday, March 23, 1999.
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Marx to waive oral reading and approve minutes as
submitted; motion carried 4:0.
C2. SUBMITTAL OF ENGINEERING STANDARDS FOR ADOPTION. (File No. 801 -02)
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Marx to adopt Resolution No. 8917 approving the
Engineering Standards for Construction Projects; motion carried 4:0.
C3. SIERRA AND INDUSTRIAL WAY WATER LINES. (File No. 704 -06)
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Marx to 1) approve plans and specifications for "Sierra
Way and Industrial Way Water Lines, Specification No. 92 -95 "; 2) authorize staff to
advertise for bids and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the
contract if the lowest responsible bid is within budget; motion carried 4:0.
C4. LAGUNA LAKE GOLF COURSE PROPERTY ACQUISITION. (File No. 601 -06)
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Marx to adopt Resolution No. 8918 to: 1) approve the
reacquisition of an adjoining portion of property to the Laguna Lake Golf Course
that is owned by the Congregational Church - United Church of Christ; 2) authorize
the Mayor to sign the purchase and sale agreement; 3) approve an allocation from
General Fund Unappropriated Reserves of $22,000 to fund the transaction and
closing costs; motion carried 4:0.
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C5. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO'S TOURISM
ADVERTISING CONTRACT FOR 1999 -2001. (File No. 704 -06)
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz /Marx to approve the Promotional Coordinating
Committee (PCC's) proposed Request for Proposals for 1999 -2001 Marketing
Services for the City of San Luis Obispo; motion carried 4:0.
C6. PURCHASE OF TWO UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD PROPERTIES. (File No. 601 -06)
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Marx to 1) authorize the purchase of two properties
from Union Pacific Railroad for the Railroad Transportation Center and the Railroad
Recreational Trail - Phase 2 in the amounts of $680,995.65 and $81,837.50
respectively; 2) authorize the City Administrative Officer to sign purchase
documents and the deed; motion carried 3:0:1 (Ewan refrained due to a potential
conflict of interest).
C7. DESIGN SERVICES BUDGET FOR THE RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION CENTER
AND PHASE II BIKE PATH PROJECTS. (File No. 704 -06)
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Marx to increase the budget for design services for
the Railroad Transportation Center and Phase II Bike Path projects from $90,000 to
$103,000 and authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with
Boyle Engineering Corporation to complete the work; motion carried 3:0:1 (Ewan
refrained due to a potential conflict of interest).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT (APCD).
Council Member Ewan reported that the APCD Board approved three District Rules at its
meeting of March 24, 1999, concerning hazardous air pollutants, toxic air contaminants and
procedures for Determination of Compliance for new or modified power plants.
CHANNEL COUNTIES DIVISION LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (LCCI.
Vice Mayor Romero reminded Council that the next Channel Counties Division LCC meeting
will be held on April 23, 1999 in Santa Barbara.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONSIDERATION OF THE 1999 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT(CDBG) AND HOME PROGRAMS AND 1 -YEAR ACTION PLAN: AND
AMENDMENTS TO THE 1997 CDBG PROGRAM. (File No. 201 -10)
Associate Planner Hook provided the staff report and summarized recommendations as
outlined in the staff report. Dana Lillev, County Planning, indicated that the County will
hear the matter next Tuesday and is expected to take final action before forwarding the
approval request to HUD.
Questions from Council followed.
Vice Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
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Representatives from the Women's Shelter of San Luis Obispo, Sarah Guiletti, Assistant
Director, Maryanne Kennedy, Executive Director, Alesa Caruthers, Case Manager, and
Renee Douglas. Therapist, spoke in support of the Women's Shelter application for funding
for transitional housing. They asked Council to reconsider the staff recommendation and
allocate some funding for the project.
Michael Morton, Director for Homeless Services of the EOC, spoke in support of the staff
recommendation. He commented that he recognizes the concerns and the needs of the
Women's Shelter, but understands the difficulty decision that must be made.
Rick Fabrick urged the Council to approve the Women's Shelter application instead of
completing the renovation of the Carnegie Library, as recommended by staff.
Vice Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
Council questions and discussion followed. David Spoar, Executive Director of the
Economic Vital Corporation, responded to questions from the regarding the revolving loan
program and recommended approval. Dana Lilley responded to questions regarding
funding re- programming and noticing procedures.
The Mayor called a recess at 8:57 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:05 p.m. and
Council discussion resumed.
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Ewan to 1) approve the 1999 Community Development
Block Grant Program (CDBG) activities and funding as show on Table 1 of the staff
report, and the Draft 1999 Consolidated Plan One -Year Action Plan as modified by
deleting the EOC Home Repair Program funding in the amount of $50,000 and
substituting the Women's Shelter property acquisition for transitional housing in
the amount of $50,000; 2) approve the amendments to the 1997 Community
Development Block Grant Program Year, Table 2 as modified by closing out the
Program Administration balance and adding $20,810 for the Women's Shelter
transitional housing project and $94,666 for the County Historical Museum Rehab
Program; 3) endorse the recommended Home Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME) and Special Urban Projects funds, as shown in Tables 3 and 4; 4) forward
the Council's actions and funding recommendations to the Board of Supervisors;
motion carried 4:0.
2. CONSIDERATION OF ATOLL HOLDINGS REZONING: 1150 LAUREL LANE.
(File No. 201 -05)
Associate Planner Ricci and Development Review Manager Whisenand provided the staff
report and recommendations.
Vice Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
Val Milosovich architect, concurred with the staff recommendation and encouraged
approval.
Vice Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
Council discussion ensued. Council Member Schwartz voiced opposition to the rezoning
because he fears that it will be used for County Government offices, which is in conflict
with the Downtown Concept Plan.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Romero to introduce Ordinance No. 1350 to print,
approving a negative declaration with mitigation measures, and amending the
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zoning map from M (Manufacturing) to M -MU (Manufacturing with Mixed Use) for
property located at 1150 Laurel Lane, based on findings; motion carried 3:1 (Council
Member Schwartz opposed).
Brief discussion ensued regarding the appeal. AAnaellant Hank Harbers expressed his
concern that if a second driveway is required, he cannot proceed with the project.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8919 upholding the
appeal, modifying the approval of the use permit by deleting Condition 14, which
endorses the addition of a second driveway to serve the project from Laurel Lane;
motion carried 4:0.
3. ACACIA CREEK LLC PLANNED DEVELOPMENT: 3450 BROAD STREET.
(File No. 203 -05)
Associate Planner Ricci provided the staff report and recommendation as outlined in the
staff report. Council questions followed.
Vice Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke in support of the application: Project architect Steve Pultz
perspective tenants Phil Dauterman (Tri- Counties Regional Center) and Tom Morrell, and
Tom Patterson, Patterson Realty.
Roger Marshall, 3740 Broad, voiced concerns regarding drainage and traffic impacts. He
suggested that the landscape island be eliminated and a center turn lane developed. In
addition, he proposed that the speed limit be reduced on Broad Street to Tank Farm Road_.
Vice Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Marx to introduce Ordinance No. 1351 to print approving
a negative declaration and amending the zoning map from C -SS (Service
Commercial with Special Considerations) to CSS -PD (Service Commercial with
Special Considerations with a Planned Development) for property located at 3450
Broad street, based on findings; motion carried 4:0.
Council Member Schwartz commented that he continues to be frustrated with the planned
development (PD) process and urged the Council to consider a re- examination of the PD
ordinance.
At 11:00 p.m. the Council reviewed the agenda. The CAO recommended that the Council
move on to Items 4 and 6, and continue Item 5 to the next available agenda.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Marx summarized her memo to Council regarding Maplewood Farm, which
is operated by the Parks and Recreation Department in Vancouver. She suggested a similar
operation might work on the Dalidio property.
Council Member Ewan complimented the Police and Fire Departments for their recent
participation at the Sinsheimer Elementary School Career Day.
Council Member Ewan suggested that staff prepare an inventory of office space needs in
the City. This item was referred to staff to bring back as part of the review of Council Goals
Action Plans on April 19, 1999.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
4. HIGUERA STREET BRIDGE PROJECT WITH PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENT
FEATURES. (File No. 704 -06)
Council Member Schwartz stepped down due to a potential conflict of interest (financial
interest - First Bank).
Public Works Director McCluskev presented the staff report. On behalf of the Downtown
Association Parking Committee, he also displayed an overhead transparency outlining an
alternative to the recommended project, as proposed by the committee.
Vice Mayor Romero opened the meeting for public comment.
Mike Spangler speaking for David Billinaslee, owner of Firestone Grill, explained that he
supports the concept plan but opposes the elimination of on- street parking without providing
parking elsewhere.
David Booker, First Bank, stated that he supports the alternative proposal as submitted by the
Parking Committee. He remarked that he could live with the elimination of one space but
would prefer to see a plan for replacing lost parking.
John Stuart. 7373 Alrita, commented that he wants some assurance that two lanes will remain
open at all times during construction of the mid - Higuera Street bridge. He also suggested
that Mono street be included in the bulb -out project.
David Booker questioned how the project will be completed with two lanes remaining open.
Joe DeLucia, Thai Classic Restaurant, commented in favor of the recommendation and said
he was willing to make the commitment.
Deborah Holley, Downtown Association Administrator, objected to the number of spaces lost
because parking is so important to continued viability of the downtown. She asked the
Council to keep the Downtown Association's interest in mind as they make a decision on this
project.
Vice Mayor Romero returned discussion to the dais.
During Council discussion, Vice Mayor Romero expressed concern that six or more parking.
spaces would be lost by closing off the two driveways On/out of the Court Street parking;
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lot) on Higuera Street, The City Council agreed that this matter would come back for review
after staff study.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to 1) approve the concept of widened sidewalks
along Higuera Street in the vicinity of Osos Street as a part of the Higuera street
Bridge Rehabilitation Project; 2) appropriate $43,000 from the unappropriated
balance of the General Fund for Higuera Street Bridge environmental and design
services; 3) authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute the amendment to
the agreement for environmental and design services with Martin and Kane, Inc;
motion carried 3:0:1 (Schwartz refrained due to a potential conflict of interest).
5. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FEASIBILITY STUDY. (File No. 704 -06)
Due to lateness of the hour, this matter was continued to the next available agenda.
6. SETTING AGENDA FOR JOINT CITY COUNCIL. PLANNING COMMISSION AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING 4127/99. (File No. 301 -14)
Community Development Director Jonas presented the staff report.
Individual Council input was received on discussion topics for the scheduled joint study
session.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Vice Mayor Romero
adjourned the meeting at 12:35 a.m. to Monday, April 19, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. ' e Council
Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
Lee Price, C.M.C.
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 4/20/99
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