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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2001 - 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Jan Howell Marx, Christine Mulholland, Ken
Schwartz, Vice Mayor John Ewan, and Mayor Allen K. Settle
City Staff:
Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Lee Price, City Clerk; Wendy George, Assistant City
Administrative Officer; John Mandeville, Community Development
Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief;
Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike
McCluskey, Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and
Recreation Director; Betsy DeJarnette, Assistant to the City
Administrative Officer; Linda Asprion, Revenue Manager; Michael
Codron, Associate Planner; Glen Matteson, Associate Planner; Jeff
Hook, Associate Planner; Tim Bochum, Deputy Public Works
Director; and Mary Kopecky, Assistant City Clerk
NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS
Community Development Director Mandeville Introduced Michael Draze, Deputy Director of
Community Development Long Range Planner; and Phil Dunsmore, Associate Planner.
Assistant City Administrative Officer George introduced Melissa Ellsworth, Administrative
Assistant.
Public Works Director McCluskey introduced David Yun, Geo Data Informational Systems
Specialist; Doug Nelms, Field Engineering Assistant; Rob Livick, Principal Civil Engineer;
Michael McGuire, Assistant Engineer; and Brian. Lindsey, Maintenance Worker II.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Moved by SchwarbJMulholland to approve the consent agenda as
recommended by the City Administrative Officer, motion carried 5:0.
C1. MINUTES OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2.2001.
ACTION: Moved by SchwartdMulholland to waive oral reading and approve as
presented; motion carried 5:0.
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C2. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO FURNISH DIGITAL
MAP CONVERSIONS AND DATABASE ENHANCEMENT SERVICES, SPECIFICATION
NO. 99228.
ACTION: Moved by SchwartrJMulholland to: 1) Approve "Request for Proposals to
Furnish Digital Map Conversion and Database Enhancement Services,
Specification No. 99228." 2) Authorize Public Works to distribute the Request for
Proposals. 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award a contract if the
contract cost is less than the $70,000 cost estimate; motion carried 5:0.
C3. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES
WITH CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY (CAL POLY).
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Mulholland to approve a five -year contract with
California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) for emergency response services
to the University and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; motion carried
5:0.
C4. FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 2338, A 10-LOT
SUBDIVISION AT 680 FOOTHILL BLVD, WEST OF FERRINI (MORRO VISTA LLC,
SUBDIVIDER).
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ACTION: Moved by SchwarizJMulholland to adopt Resolution No. .9237 (2001 Series)
accepting the public improvements and releasing bonds for Tract 2338; motion
carried 5:0.
ACTION: Moved by SchwartrJMulholland to: 1) Approve plans and specifications for
the "Rodriguez Adobe Neighborhood Park Improvements." 2) Authorize staff to
solicit bids. 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award a contract if the
lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate; motion carried 5:0.
APPOINTMENTS
Al. STUDENT APPOINTMENT TO THE MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to appoint Andy Rubin to a two -year term to
begin immediately and expire on March 31, 2003; motion carried 5:0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. HOUSING AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR CONDUIT FINANCING.
Finance Director Statler presented the staff report and responded to questions from
Council.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Settle
closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Marx to adopt Resolution No. 9238 (2001 Series)
allowing the Housing Authority to Issue tax- exempt bonds to assist in financing the
Pacific Street senior apartments project; motion carried 5:0.
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2. MILLS ACT PROGRAM APPLICATION FEES.
Finance Director Statler presented the staff report. He noted that this is a one -time fee and
a detailed analysis has been completed by staff.
Council questions and comments followed.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Dave Hanninus, Mills Act Program applicant and resident of 642 Monterey, expressed
concern regarding the proposed fee and staffs estimate of the time needed to process
these applications.
Stephen Sicanoff, owner of the Judge's House at 1720 Johnson Avenue, encouraged the
Council to continue to support the Mills Act Program.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Marx to adopt Resolution No. 9239 (2001 Series) setting
fees for Mills Act program applications in the amount of $612; motion carried 5:0.
3. REFUNDING 1999 LEASE REVENUE BONDS.
Finance Director Statler presented the staff report.
Public Comments:
Residents Patty Taylor, Ann Alers, and Bill Wilson raised questions about reference to the
Damon - Garcia Youth Sports Field in the bond document and expressed concerns about the
possible extension of Prado Road.
—end of public comments—
ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Mulholland to adopt Resolution No. 9240 (2001 Series)
approving the refunding of outstanding 1999 Lease Revenue Bonds; motion
carried 5:0.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOARD
The Council convened at the Capital Improvement Board.
4. MEETING OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOARD.
Finance Director Statler presented the staff reporL
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ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Marx to: 1) Approve minutes of the meeting held on June
6, 2000. 2) Elect officers for the Capital Improvement Board (Mayor Settle '
President and Vice Mayor Ewan Vice President). 3) Adopt Resolution No. 9241
2001 Series) approving the refunding of the 1999 Lease Revenue Bonds; motion
carried 5:0.
Public Comment:
Patty Taylor asked questions regarding bonds she is currently purchasing for a client
Mayor Settle referred her to Bond Counsel Chick Adams from Jones -Hall.
At 5:55 p.m. the Council Improvement Board adjourned.
The Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ritchie Ray Walker. La Entrada Street resident, expressed concerns regarding the long
waiting period between arrival times of City buses.
Chris lvev. Arroyo Grande resident, discussed the square footage of Costco's in other cities
in the United States.
Mary Beth Schroeder, Wilding Lane resident, reiterated hopes that the Senior Center could
be relocated to 1341 Nipomo Street.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to D.Gordon Mullin, proclaiming October 21, 2001 —
October 27, 2001 as National Population Awareness Week
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. CONSIDERATION OF 1) A PROJECT TO DEVELOP AN EIGHTEEN UNIT
CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION AND-2) THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
FOR THE PROJECT (TR/ER 115 -00): 3051 AUGUSTA, AUGUSTA PARTNERS LLC,
APPLICANT.
Community Development Director Mandeville and Associate Planner Codron presented the
'staff report
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Hamish Marshall, applicant's representative, summarized direction from the Planning
Commission and asked Council to approve the project
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
Council questions and comments followed.
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Council Member Schwartz expressed support for the project but shared concerns about
the design of guest parking and the amount of impervious material throughout the project
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Mulholland to adopt Resolution No. 9242 (2001 Series) as
recommended by the Planning Commission, approving the proposed tentative
tract map and mitigated negative declaration; motion carried 5:0.
6. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BUILDING SETBACK LINES FOR SANTA
BARBARA AVENUE BETWEEN HIGH AND BROAD STREETS.
Vice Mayor Ewan refrained due to a potential conflict of interest (business located in the
immediate vicinity of the project).
Public Works Director McCluskey and Deputy Public Works Director Bochum presented
the staff report. Council questions and comments followed. -
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. There was no public testimony. Mayor Settle
closed the public hearing.
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ACTION: Moved by SchwartdMulholland to introduce Ordinance No. 1401 (2001
Series): 1) Approving a mitigated negative declaration of environmental impact
(including amendments and supplemental mitigation); and, 2) amending Section
17.74 of the Municipal Code to establish official building setback lines along the
east side of Santa Barbara Avenue between High Street and Broad Street to expand
the Santa Barbara Avenue right -of -way by seven (7) feet; motion carried 4:0.
Associate Planner Matteson presented the staff report and summarized a memorandum
from staff (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) providing and clarifying policy language.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Phil Ashley, 1586 La Cita Court, asked Council to consider revising ordinance language as
It relates to uncovered parking spaces for single family dwellings, patios and walkways.
He also proposed the elimination of the word "few" on page 7 -7 (Section 4.a.) of the staff
report.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
Council Member Marx proposed adding a colon following the words "single family
dwelling" on page 7 -7 (Section 2. b.) of the staff report.
Council comments and questions followed.
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Council mutually agreed to the following modifications to the following sections:
17.16.025G2b. amend as follows:
PaFkIng spaces !OF GIR9194amlly dwellings; patlesi walkways. For single -
family dwellings: uncovered parking spaces, patios and walkways
(pedestrian paths and bicycle paths require a discretionary exception as
provided In part 4).
17.16.025G4a. amend as follows:
In the case of pedestrian paths, bridges, and bicycle paths, the site may be
large, but there are no options for avoiding a crossing of the creek or
encroaching into the creek setback.
Council Member Marx requested that in the future legislative drafts of ordinances clearly
indicate the original wording, as well as proposed changes. Council Member Schwartz
indicated that the sectional creek diagram Is confusing in regard to the end of riparian
vegetation and proposed a revision.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Marx to: Introduce Ordinance No..1402 (2001 Series) as
revised amending the Zoning Regulations as they relate to creek setback
standard's (TA 38-01) and further directed staff to amend the creek section
illustration to eliminate the ground cover portion of the illustration to avoid
confusion about riparian vegetation; motion carried 5:0.
BUSINESS ITEMS
8. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR ABANDONMENT OF THE DESERET PLACE
STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY BETWEEN CASA STREET AND ITS WESTERLY
- TERMINUS: ABAN 45-01, SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL.
Communitv Develooment Director Mandeville oresented the staff reoort.
John Knight, RRM Design Group, summarized the proposed project and urged Council
approval.
Public Comments:
George Movlan, Executive Director of the Housing Authority, provided a brief history of the
property and noted that the affordable housing once located on the site was demolished.
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Council questions and discussion followed relevant to a fair method of compensation.
Council Member Marx voiced support for having the property assessed to determine value
and further, to consider appropriate compensation or exchange.
Mayor Settle suggested that a contribution to the Housing Authority might be an option.
City Attorney Jorgensen provided additional advice. 1
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Mr. Knight asked Council to consider postponing action until he has an opportunity to meet
with Mr. Moylan and to review other options.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Mulholland to continue to a date uncertain; motion carried
5:0.
9. THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ( SLOCOG) REGIONAL
HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY.
Associate Planner Hook presented an overview of the SLOCOG's proposed method for
projecting countywide housing needs and allocating total needs among the jurisdictions in
the County. He recommended that the Council provide conceptual support for a preferred
methodology for determining regional housing needs that would Include a "development
suitability factor."
City Administrative Officer Hampian reported that the SLOCOG'S Housing Task Force will
meet again on October 23, 2001 to finalize their recommendations to the SLOCOG. He
noted that the SLOCOG Board Is expected to consider the Task Force recommendations
on November 7, 2001. He proposed that Council action to adopt a resolution formalizing
the City's recommendation be postponed until November 6, 2001.
Council questions and comments followed.
Public Comments:
Steve Devencenzi, SLOCOG Deputy Director, responded to additional questions from the
Council and indicated support for delaying formal Council action until after the Task Force
finalizes their recommendations. He reported that the SLOCOG Board, at its last meeting,
gave direction for staff to research General Plan growth rates throughout the County and
emphasized that the State is forcing SLOCOG to look for water. In response to the inquiry,
Mr. Devencenzi explained that all five members of the Board of Supervisors sit on
SLOCOG and each represent the unincorporated areas of the County within their district.
George Moylan. Executive Director of the Housing Authority, voiced frustration about State
mandates relative to housing and encouraged the Council to work with State legislators to
make changes in the law.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Mulholland to conceptually- endorse the concept of
developing a preferred methodology for determining regional housing needs that
includes a "development suitability" factor and bring a resolution with a
recommendation back to Council on November 6, 2001; motion carried 5:0.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Council Member Mulholland gave an update of the most recent County Water Resources
Advisory Committee.
Council Member Marx reported on the current activities of the Economic Opportunity
Commission.
Council Member Marx reviewed the October 9, 2001 Downtown Association meeting.
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Council Member Ewan updated Council on the North County Purveyors Group meeting of
October 12, 2001.
Council Member Marx reported on the October 10, 2001 Zone 9 meeting.
Vice Mayor Ewan discussed light standards In the downtown. Council directed staff to ask
the Architectural Review Commission to review standards and colors of downtown poles
as outlined in his memo (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Public Works staff directed
to address the ongoing maintenance implications of the suggestion. If new pole standards
are desired, they are likely to occur through "attrition."
Council Member Marx announced that Ernie Dalidio will make a presentation to Good
Morning San Luis Obispo regarding the proposed development of the Dalidio property. Staff
was directed to prepare a letter for the Vice Mayor's signature encouraging the Dalidio family
to withdraw their development application from the County and explore with the City other
alternatives for developing the property within the City.
Council Member Mulholland announced that she will attend the "Making Cities Liveable"
conference during the week of October 22, 2001— October 26, 2001.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting at 10:15 p.m. to Thursday,October 18, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. at 1850 Monterey Street, San
Luis Obispo.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 11/0612001
Mary I spec
Assistant City Clerk
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