HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/2000ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ewan, Jan Howell Marx, Dave Romero, Vice
Mayor Ken Schwartz, and Mayor Allen K. Settle
City Staff:
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2000 - 4:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ewan, Jan Howell Marx, Dave Romero, Vice
Mayor Ken Schwartz, and Mayor Allen K. Settle
City Staff:
INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION BY CAL POLY STAFF ON THE CAL POLY MASTER PLAN
UPDATE.
Linda C. Dalton, Vice Provost for Institutional Planning at Cal Poly, summarized the key
components of the Master Plan.
Public Comment:
Eric Greening. Atascadero resident, commented that he hopes Cal Poly will work integrally
with the City and County, and consider the General Plans of both as the Master Plan is
finalized. He shared specific concerns about circulation and suggested that Cal Poly
consult with both local transit agencies to ensure quality transportation and circulation. In
addition, he suggested that the Plan include access to buses and paths for bicycles and
pedestrians. Mr. Greening voiced some concerns relative to oil drip runoff from parking
lots to nearby creeks and urged Cal Poly to become an integral part of the Water Master
Plan process. In closing, the speaker encouraged Cal Poly to consider providing wetland
learning opportunities for students and remain "at the table" when the City and County are
considering issues regarding housing and transportation.
Ray Norguist, retired Cal Poly faculty member, shared concern about the impact of the
Master Plan on housing in the neighborhoods. He had questions regarding the total
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; Ann Slate, Human Resources
Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; John
Moss, Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Paul
LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director; Wendy George, Assistant to
the CAO; Pam Ricci, Associate Planner; Ron Whisenand,
Development Review Manager; John Shoals, Associate Planner; Tim
Bochum, Deputy Public Works Director; Jeff Hook, Associate
Planner
STUDY SESSION
INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION BY CAL POLY STAFF ON THE CAL POLY MASTER PLAN
UPDATE.
Linda C. Dalton, Vice Provost for Institutional Planning at Cal Poly, summarized the key
components of the Master Plan.
Public Comment:
Eric Greening. Atascadero resident, commented that he hopes Cal Poly will work integrally
with the City and County, and consider the General Plans of both as the Master Plan is
finalized. He shared specific concerns about circulation and suggested that Cal Poly
consult with both local transit agencies to ensure quality transportation and circulation. In
addition, he suggested that the Plan include access to buses and paths for bicycles and
pedestrians. Mr. Greening voiced some concerns relative to oil drip runoff from parking
lots to nearby creeks and urged Cal Poly to become an integral part of the Water Master
Plan process. In closing, the speaker encouraged Cal Poly to consider providing wetland
learning opportunities for students and remain "at the table" when the City and County are
considering issues regarding housing and transportation.
Ray Norguist, retired Cal Poly faculty member, shared concern about the impact of the
Master Plan on housing in the neighborhoods. He had questions regarding the total
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number of students, expected population and the number of new on- campus housing to be
provided.
—end of public comments —
Vice Provost Dalton reported that Cal Poly will provide a total of 6,600 beds by the time the
Master Plan is complete and emphasized that the Plan will more than double the current on-
campus housing.
Council questions followed. In response to inquiry about whether Cal Poly plans to
continue to subsidize the City's public transportation system and/or otherwise provide
alternative transportation for students, Vice Provost Dalton reported that Cal Poly is
currently considering an internal shuttle service.
Vice Provost Dalton reported on plans for expanding the sports facilities and clarified that
the plan identifies a future location for a new football stadium. The stadium would seat 10-
12,000 people, not 70,000 as is incorrectly stated in the preliminary plan. She further noted
that the formal public review draft will be issued in May.
Individual Council remarks followed. Concerns expressed included the impact to the
community, specifically relating to transportation, parking and housing. Council
encouraged Cal Poly to use good public relations techniques, to remain accessible to the
public and provide opportunities for public input in the development of the Plan. Council
expressed support for components of the Master Plan that call for the preservation of open
space and sensitivity to environmental concerns. Cal Poly was urged to assist the City by
educating students about community values and encourage them to maintain rental
properties. In addition, it was suggested that Cal Poly consider providing housing
assistance for staff and faculty in the community and, further, that options be explored for
improving access to Cal Poly, especially at Foothill and California.
Vice Provost Dalton announced that public meetings to receive comments before the
preparation of the environmental impact report are planned for May 8t' and 10th. Bob
Kitamura, Director of Facilities Planning, responded to questions regarding the status of
construction of the new parking structure on campus.
CAD Dunn reported that staff will bring back for Council discussion a series of suggestions
to forward to Cal Poly formally at the first meeting in June.
Mayor Settle adjourned the Study Session at 5:22 p.m.
Mayor Settle reconvened at 7:03 p.m. to regular session.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9
Existing Litigation Simpson v. City of San Luis Obispo
City Attorney Jorgensen reported that the Council authorized settlement negotiations.
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IEMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK.
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Mayor Settle recognized all City employees and members of the Organizational Vitality
Committee for their outstanding service.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Doug Hendrv.1594 Framuesa Drive, (representing the Youth Sports Association) spoke in
support of Item # CS and thanked the Council for the work done to -date on the Damon - Garcia
sports fields.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Ewan to approve the consent agenda as recommended
by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried 5:0.
C1. COUNCIL MINUTES OF TUESDAY, APRIL 4.2000.
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Ewan to waive oral reading and approve as submitted;
motion carried 5:0.
C2. APPOINTMENT OF CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER,
ACTION: Moved by SchwartzlEwan to adopt Resolution No. 9037 appointing Kenneth
C. Hampian to the position of City Administrative Officer effective January 1, 2001
and establishing terms and conditions of employment; motion carried 5:0.
C3. COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR APPOINTED OFFICIALS.
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Ewan to 1) adopt Resolution No. 9038 adjusting the
annual salary of the City Administrative Officer. 2) Adopt Resolution No. 9040
adjusting the annual salary and other benefits of the City Attorney; motion carried
5:0.
C4. UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANK REMOVAL.
C5.
ACTION: Moved by SchwartrJEwan to 1) approve plans and specifications for
"Removal of Underground Fuel Storage Tanks, Specification No. 90018B." 2.
Appropriate $14,000 to the project budget from the unappropriated balance of the
general fund to cover removal costs. 3) 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 5:0.
ACTION: Moved by SchwartzlEwan to approve the contract with the Firma Design
Group in the amount of $181,340 for Phase 1 of the design of the Damon - Garcia
Sports Fields and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; motion carried 5:0.
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C6. WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY -TRICKLING FILTER COATING (SPECIFICATION
NO. 90023).
ACTION: Moved by SchwartzJEwan to 1) award the contract of $69,458.90 to Howard
Ridley Company for Water Reclamation Facility - Trickling Filter Coating. 2)
Approve the transfer of $84,000 from general Water Reclamation Facility - Major
Equipment Replacement Budget to the specific project account; motion carried 5:0.
Al. APPOINTMENTS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY.
ACTION: Moved by Settle/Ewan to confirm the Mayor's appointments of David
Booker and Jose Lemus to the Housing Authority; motion carried 5:0.
By mutual agreement, the City Council took Item #6 out of order to hear it before other
matters on the agenda.
6. FEE WAIVER REQUEST BY CAL POLY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS.
Public Comment:
Jack Penrod and Janice Carr representing the College of Business, spoke in support of
this one -time fee waiver request. It was reported that tax returns are prepared for the low -
income for free by Poly students. It was emphasized that the College had not included in
this year's budget costs for the administrative use permit fee, but would plan for future
costs and not return with additional requests for a fee waiver.
--end of public testimony—
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Settle to approve the request for waiver of fees by Cal
Poly College of Business for refund of planning fees; motion carried 5:0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. SANTA BARBARA CORRIDOR OPERATIONAL STUDY AND PLAN LINE.
Council Member Ewan noted that because of a potential conflict of interest (Santa Barbara
Street business owner) he would refrain from participation in the deliberations. He
reserved the right to comment as a property owner. He stepped down from the dais.
Public Works Director McCluskey and Deputy Public Works Director Bochum presented the
staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Jack Ferris, owner of Ferris Lighting & Electric, commented in support of the staff
recommendations and thanked the City for listening to the neighborhood concerns.
Pat Demsev, SLO resident, urged the Council to install a traffic signal at High Street.
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I Rob Strong, Strong Planning Services, provided additional information about the expansion
plan for Pacific Home Do-it Center. He spoke in favor of the staff recommendations and
urged the Council to proceed.
John Ewan, 2121 Santa Barbara, spoke in support and encouraged the Council to move
ahead.
Steve Rarig. 1998 Santa Barbara, also commented in support of the plan.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
Council discussion followed. Council Member Romero voiced objection to the staff
recommendation because of the phasing proposed over several years. He indicated he
would prefer the Council consider one CIP project to widen the east side of the street all at
once. In addition, he suggested that a signal would be better at the High Street intersection
and argued that the corners of Roundhouse should be widened to accommodate large
trucks, including fire engines. He also urged the Council to consider a long tern solution
for traffic through this corridor.
ACTION: Moved by Settle/Marx to support the revised traffic operations strategy for
Santa Barbara Street as described in Exhibits A, B & C of the staff report and
approve the funding and implementation strategy as recommended by staff; motion
carried 3:1:0 (Romero opposed; Ewan refrained).
Council Member Ewan returned to the dais.
2. APPEAL OF ARCHITECTURAL RE\
errnnnannneTF AN eTTlr rf)NVE
Mayor Settle noted that the applicant/appellant has submitted a request for a continuance and
a referral back to the Architectural Review Commission (ARC). Community Development
Director Jonas provided background and presented the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Edmond Rambusky attorney representing the applicant/appellant, addressed concerns that
the ARC had regarding the enforcement of a recorded covenant precluding the use of the
loft as a bedroom. He reported that the applicant Is willing to record the covenant and
argued that the application complies with the Municipal Code. He indicated that there were
no justified findings for denial and urged the Council to uphold the appeal and approve the
application.
Yolanda Lee, 525 Kentucky, neighboring property owner, spoke in opposition to approval of
the application. She reported that the applicant began remodeling without obtaining the
necessary permits and, because of that, she does not trust the applicant to honor the
covenant.
Isabel Marques, 1239 Stafford Street, also spoke in opposition to the application for
reasons mentioned by the previous speaker. In addition, she noted that when the original
application was considered in 1991, she and others had expressed concerns at that time
' about density and the impact on the neighborhood.
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Steve Ferrario, applicant/appellant, addressed some of the comments made by staff and the
public. He reported that since the time he took ownership, he has reduced the density. He
stated that his intent is to improve the property and seek higher quality tenants, not to
increase the density.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Jorgensen advised that the Council has no obligation to allow the applicant to
legalize an illegal attic. He reported that recorded covenants are not new to the Council, but
noted that they are discretionary and approval does not rest on building code compliance.
Covenants are legal and enforceable, he added, but are not self- executed. Community
Development Director Jonas added that part of the consideration is whether effort and time
are needed to make covenants enforceable. He stated that the ARC was acting within its
jurisdiction in this matter because of the changes proposed by the applicant.
Council discussion followed. Vice Mayor Schwartz. Council Member Ewan and Council
Member Marx all agreed that they do not find the changes proposed appropriate for the
neighborhood. Council Member Romero argued that the application meets the codes and
urged the Council to allow the applicant to proceed.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to adopt Resolution No. 9039 denying the appeal and
upholding the Architectural Review Commission's action to deny the project, based
on findings and subject to conditions; motion carried 4:1 (Romero).
3. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING REQUEST AT THE CORNER OF AERO AND
AIRPORT DRIVES (PD 215-99 - 910 AERO DRIVE).
Associate Planner Shoals presented the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
John French, representing Cowan Trust, spoke in favor of the overall staff
recommendation, but asked that the Council make both "airports and related services" and
,.government agency offices pertaining to airport operations and transportation
administration" allowable by administrative use permit. In response to Inquiry from Council
Member Marx, Mr. French noted that Aero Drive could be potentially suitable for CalTrans
offices. Vice Mayor Schwartz argued that there is good rationale to having those offices
there and asked the speaker if the change he proposed would clarify the use. Mr. French
Indicated it would.
Brett Cross, 1217 Mariner's Cove, asked the Council to consider that the relocation of
CalTrans offices to Aero Drive would not be consistent with the Tri -polar Concept (cluster
similar types of operations, particularly when they involve lots of public contact).
Community Development Director Jonas pointed out that the category is not a Tri -polar
Concept.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
Council Member Ewan proposed that the first category be changed to "airport related
services." Council concurred with the changes proposed by Council Member Ewan and
John French.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Marx to introduce Ordinance No. 1369, as revised,
amending the Zoning Map from C -S -S (Service Commercial with Special
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Consideration overlay zoning) to C- S -S-PD (Service - Commercial with Special
Consideration and Planned Development overlay zonings) for 910 Aero Drive (PD
215 -99) based on findings and subject to conditions; motion carried 5:0.
4. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE NOMINATION OF 1317 BROAD STREET TO
THE CITY'S MASTER LIST OF HISTORIC PLACES.
Associate Planner Hook presented the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Steve McMasters, Chair of the CHC, spoke in support of the recommendation and provided
background about the former "San Luis Steam Laundry." He responded to questions from
the Council.
Bob Schrage, CHC member, provided information about how the committee formulates
recommendations.
Property owner Roland Maddalena, 1329 Broad Street, provided history of the building and
argued that the building was never used as a steam laundry. He added that the building
has no architectural value, in his opinion, and argued that he would find it difficult to accept
a requirement to replace the building with a similar one. He commented that he had
purchased the property with the intention of demolishing the building and replacing it with
something better.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
Brief Council discussion followed. Council Members Ewan and Marx argued in support of
the CHC's recommendation.
ACTION: Moved by Romero /Schwartz to take no action to add this to the Master List
of Historic Resources; motion carried 3:2 (Ewan, Marx).
5. ADOPT STREET SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS.
Public Works Director McCluskev presented the staff report.
Public Comments:
Patricia Wilmore, Chamber of Commerce, urged the Council to take no action at this time
and seek public input on the design standards and the expenditure of public funds on the
project.
Brett Cross, 1217 Mariner's Cove, spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation
primarily because of the cost. He urged the Council to ask the public what projects are
preferred and argued that this project is not a high priority one.
—end of public testimony-
, Council debate followed. Mayor Settle urged the Council to defer taking any action on the
sign standards until the public has had an opportunity to provide input.
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ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Romero to 1) adopt new Street Name Sign Standards.
(Libra font, white border, with powder coated post in the downtown); motion passed
4:1 (Settle).
ACTION: Moved by Settle/Schwartz to consider some funding on a smaller increment
at the next budget session for the coming year; motion carried 5:0.
ACTION: Moved by Settle/Marx to direct that the cost of installation be considered
as a part of the 2001 -03 Goal- setting and Financial Plan process; motion passed 5:0.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Settle to direct the priority of installation as downtown
first, arterials and collector streets second, and then all other streets; motion
passed 5:0.
Council agreed that, in the interim, the new standard shall apply to signs are
replaced due to damage or theft and signs installed for new development.
6. FEE WAIVER REQUEST BY CAL POLY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS.
(See page #4 for action).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
ECONOMIC VITALITY CORPORATION (EVC)
Council Member Marx provided an overview of the March 22, 2000 meeting of the EVC
(report on file with the City Clerk).
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ( SLOCOG
Council Member Romero reported on the April 5, 2000 meeting of SLOCOG (report on file
with the City Clerk)
SAN LUIS OBISPO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SLORTA
Council Member Romero reported that Laidlaw was awarded a multi -year contract for fixed
route and para - transit service in San Luis Obispo Country. Ride -On Transportation was
awarded a multi -year contract for the operation of dialysis treatment transportation
services.
COMMUNICATIONS
SCHOOL SITING LEGISLATION
Vice Mayor Schwartz requested that staff prepare a letter of support for the Mayor's signature
to be distributed to the State Assembly committees and others that have yet to consider
school siting legislation. Council concurred with the recommendation.
TEN YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN
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Mayor Settle and Vice Mayor Schwartz requested that Council schedule time to fully discuss
the implication of the Ten Year Financial Plan presented to Council on February 29, 2000.
(Note: This item will be set for the May 16, 2000 Council meeting.)
MONTH OF THE CHILD
Council Member Ewan reported on "Month of the Child" activities.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAPS
Council Member Ewan requested that the Geographic Information Systems staff prepare
maps for each Council Member showing Council Member -owned property and businesses.
The maps should clearly indicate the 300 -2,500 foot boundary from any property acted upon in
the City that might potentially constitute a conflict of interest for Council Members. Council
concurred and directed staff to prepare the maps.
MAYOR- A -THON
Mayor Settle announced that Friday, April 21, 2000 is the Mayor- A -Thon recognition of the
Organ/Tissue Donor Program during the Week of the Red Cross.
ZONE 9
Vice Mayor Schwartz noted the Zone 9 Advisory Committee recently received a report on
environmental studies of the San Luis Watershed.
There being no further business to come before the City Cou cil, Mao le adjourned the
meeting at 12 midnight to Tuesday, May 2, 2000 at 7:00 p. in th Co cil hamber, 990 Palm
Street, San Luis Obispo.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 5/2100
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Lee Price, C.M.C.
City Clerk