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. MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2001 - 7:00 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; Ron Whisenand, Deputy Directory of Community
Development - Development Review; 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; Jeff Hook, Associate Planner; Ron Munds,
Utilities Conservation Coordinator; David Hix, Waste Water Division
Manager; Jay Walter, City Engineer.
Santa Maria Fire Chief Frank Ortiz presented a resolution of appreciation to the San Luis
Obispo Fire Department for mutual aid and assistance on June 181' in the City of Santa
Maria. Chief Ortiz presented City of Santa Maria adopted Resolution commending all cities
Including City of SLO and Chief Neuman — personal thanks to Tom Zuelner for leading SLO
County Strike team thru critical final phases of the fire. Presented resolution to Bob
Neumann.
Bill Worrell of the Integrated Waste Management Authority presented a plaque to the City of
San Luis Obispo for achieving 50% reduction in solid waste by the year 2000. Mayor Settle
accepted on behalf of the City.
Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Police Chief Jim Gardiner recognizing his
Induction into the Richard E. Lamunyon Law Enforcement Torch Rune Hall of Fame for the
Special Olympics.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sifu Kelvin Harrison reiterated claims of harassment and discrimination.
1 Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, repeated hopes that a new Senior Center could be
located at 1341 Nipomo.
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Willow Kelly, San Luis Obispo citizen, expressed concerns regarding a lack of night time bus
service. She also complained that there are no trash receptacles or benches along the Orcutt
walking path. Staff agreed to investigate and pursue the placement of trash receptacles and
benches along the City's bike paths, as appropriate.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Marx pulled Item C4 for discussion. Staff responded to questions from
Council Member Mulholland regarding Item C6 and Item C8.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to approve the consent calendar, with exception
of Item C4; motion carried 5:0.
C1. MINUTES OF TUESDAY OCTOBER 29.2001 AND NOVEMBER 6.2001.
C2.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to waive oral reading and approve as
amended; motion carried 5:0.
Staff noted there was an amended graphic.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to grant final adoption of Ordinance No. 1402
(2001 series) as amended; motion carried 5:0.
C3.
Public Comment:
Mary Beth Schroeder encouraged the Council to stimulate water resources but not by the use
of recycled water because she believes it will lead to more growth.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to grant final adoption of Ordinance 1403
(2001 series); motion carried 5:0.
C4.
Council Member Marx pulled Item C4 for discussion. See page ? ?? for discussion and action.
C5. UTILITY TRENCH REPAIR — WINTER 2002.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to: 1) Approve specifications for "Utility
Trench Repair — Winter 2002, Specification No. 90228." 2) Authorize staff to
advertise for bids. 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract
to the lowest responsible bidder within the engineer's estimate of $88,000. 4)
Approve a budget transfer of $96,800 Into the Utility Trench Repair — Winter 2002
project account; motion carried 5:0.
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C6. OLIVE -FIG AND MORRO STREET ABANDONMENT — REQUEST FROM APPLICANT
FOR A TIME EXTENSION TO COMPLETE CONDITIONS OF THE ABANDONMENT
RESOLUTION.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to adopt Resolution No. 9253 ( 2001 Series)
approving a one -year time extension to complete Conditions D and E of the Olive
and Morro Streets Abandonment per Resolution No. 9132 (2000 Series); motion
carried 5:0.
C7.
C8.
1.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to adopt Resolution Nos. 9254.9255.9256 and
9257 (2001 Series) approving Mills Act historic preservation contracts for properties
located at 1212 Garden Street, 642 Monterey Street, 1720 Johnson Avenue, and 1428
Nipomo Street; motion carried 5:0.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to: 1) Appropriate an additional $80,000
($40,000 San Luis Obispo Council of Governments grant, $30,000 County, $10,000 in
unappropriated Transportation Impact Fees) for the project budget bringing the
total budget to $200,000. 2) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award and
execute a contract with Dokken Engineering of Rancho Cordova, California in an
amount not to exceed $189,000 to produce the Project Study Report; motion carried
5:0.
Council asked staff to provide a list of all the alternatives being considered as part
of the LOVR -US 101 interchange PSR -PDS, even if they are eventually dropped from
consideration. The list should contain the reasons why they were not considered.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
MUSEUM.
Mayor Settle, at staffs request, continued the Item to December 11, 2001 for the purpose of
consolidating two requests for General Plan Amendments.
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Marx to continue the public hearing until December
11, 2001; motion carried 5:0.
2. NOMINATION OF PROPERTY AT 2030 JOHNSON AVENUE TO THE CONTRIBUTING
PROPERTIES LIST.
Associate Planner Hook presented the staff report and responded to questions from
Council.
1 Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
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Dan Carpenter, 2030 Johnson Avenue, provided background information and indicated
support for the recommendation to Include the property on the contributing properties list.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
Brief Council questions to staff followed.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Marx to: adopt Resolution No. 9258 (2001 series)
adding the property to the Contributing Properties List of Historic Resources;
motion carried 5:0.
3.
Utilities Conservation Coordinator Munds presented the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Settle
closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Mulholland to adopt Resolution No. 9258 (2001 series)
Increasing solid waste rates by 3.92% for interim year 2002 to become effective on
January 1, 2002; motion carried 5:0.
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. WATER USE OFFSET PROGRAM ALTERNATIVES.
Utilities Director Moss introduced the item. Utilities Conservation Coordinator Munds
presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council.
Public Comments:
Scott Lathrop. 1619 LaVineda (representing the Church of Christ on Lawton), indicated that
he is searching for sixteen toilets to retrofit, otherwise their only alternative is to wait until
January 1, 2002 to pull the permit. He asked for some flexibility to avoid delay. Deputy
Director of Community Development Whisenand indicated that projects in the process will
get an offset credit of 150 for retrofitting they have done so far, but others that pull permits
after January 1, 2002 will have to pay the full Impact fee.
Steve Barasch. Sae Luis Obispo resident, asked if retrofit credits can be carried over.
Utilities Conservation Coordinator Munds explained that you can't bank credits without a
project.
— end of public comments —
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Marx to: 1) Terminate the Water Use Offset Program
as of January 1, 2002 as previously directed. 2) Do not implement a new water use
offset program for land development at this time. 3) Direct staff to continue to
research and develop new water efficiency programs In the Utilities Conservation
Office for implementation in the future as appropriate; motion carried 5:0.
5. APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION TO DENY A WAIVER OF SEWER IMPACT '
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— end of public comments—
Brief Council discussion followed regarding lease or purchase of the Bailey bridges. City
Attorney Jorgensen suggested that the Council give staff the discretion to buy or rent City
Administrative Officer Hampian indicated that staff will explore all options, including a
lease-purchase arrangement with Bailey Bridge.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Schwartz to: 1) In an amount not.to exceed $260,000
total, authorize the City Administrative Officer to (a) make a. sole source
rental/purchaseflease purchase as determined by staff of two temporary pre-
fabricated bridges for two -way traffic from Bailey Bridge ($210,000);and (b) purchase
a pedestrian/bicycle bridge form either Steadfast or Continental Bridge based on
delivery timing ($50,000). 2) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to advertise for
bids for a contractor to install (and subsequently remove) the three temporary bridges
and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if within the
estimated cost of $150,000.3) Authorize staff to advertise for bid line the culvert
inverts if permits and environmental clearance can be obtained and authorize the City
Administrative Officer to award the contract If the bids are within the estimated cost of
$50,000. 4) Allocate $460,000 In order to install culvert lining and temporary, pre-
fabricated bridges where Foothill crosses Stenner Creek to be funded as follows:
$50,000 form the Mountain pedestrian Bridge Project account; and $410,000 form the
unreserved General Fund balance; motion carried 5:0.
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FEES FOR 175 AND 189 SERRANO HEIGHTS.
Waste Water Division Manager Hix presented the staff report and responded to brief
questions by the Council. The appellant was not present. (Appellant arrived later, see page
6). There were no public comments.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Marx to deny a request for waiver of sewer impact
fees from Gregg Rennick for the properties of 175 and 189 Serrano Heights; motion
carried 5:0.
6. TEMPORARY REPAIRIREPLACEMENT OF THE FOOTHILL BRIDGE AT STENNER
CREEK.
Public Works Director McCluskev and City Engineer Walter presented the staff report
Council questions followed.
Public Comments:
Dave Romero, 2057 Skylark Lane, Indicated that he believes that there will be pavement
failure within the next two years and suggested that, although he agrees with the
recommendation to put in the Bailey bridges, In the long run it will be quicker to replace the
culverts. He added that he hopes that that option is still being considered by staff and
consultants. Mr. Romero also voiced concern about the cost of putting in a pedestrian/bike
bridge and proposed that the Council consider not buying it now.
Andrew Carter, 1283 Woodside Drive, wondered if it would be wise to prohibit left lanes
from Stenner Glen and the hospital area. He encouraged the Council to provide for
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pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Lastly, he suggested signage might be appropriate to warn
people that the bridge may be subject failure.
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— end of public comments—
Brief Council discussion followed regarding lease or purchase of the Bailey bridges. City
Attorney Jorgensen suggested that the Council give staff the discretion to buy or rent City
Administrative Officer Hampian indicated that staff will explore all options, including a
lease-purchase arrangement with Bailey Bridge.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Schwartz to: 1) In an amount not.to exceed $260,000
total, authorize the City Administrative Officer to (a) make a. sole source
rental/purchaseflease purchase as determined by staff of two temporary pre-
fabricated bridges for two -way traffic from Bailey Bridge ($210,000);and (b) purchase
a pedestrian/bicycle bridge form either Steadfast or Continental Bridge based on
delivery timing ($50,000). 2) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to advertise for
bids for a contractor to install (and subsequently remove) the three temporary bridges
and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if within the
estimated cost of $150,000.3) Authorize staff to advertise for bid line the culvert
inverts if permits and environmental clearance can be obtained and authorize the City
Administrative Officer to award the contract If the bids are within the estimated cost of
$50,000. 4) Allocate $460,000 In order to install culvert lining and temporary, pre-
fabricated bridges where Foothill crosses Stenner Creek to be funded as follows:
$50,000 form the Mountain pedestrian Bridge Project account; and $410,000 form the
unreserved General Fund balance; motion carried 5:0.
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Staff agreed to develop, in cooperation with Cal Poly, a public Information strategy no later
than mid - December. 1
Mr. Rennick, 175 Serrano Heights, appeared to provide testimony regarding his appeal (Item
#5, previous page). He clarified that the leach field needs to be increased In capacity and that
he and his neighbor want to connect to City sewer, which is three hundred feet away. He
added that he was not asking for the fee to be waived but rather that the City work with him
financially to make payments over time.
Break called at 8:45 p.m. Meeting resumed at 9:00 p.m.
C4. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1404 (2001 SERIES) RELATIVE TO SIZE
LIMITATIONS FOR LARGE -SCALE RETAIL USES: TA 29-01.
Council Member Marx reported that she pulled the item for discussion because of new,
significant information regarding the Costoo application. She indicated that she had not
previously been aware that Costoo would consider pulling the project out of the City and
into the County. She noted that she Is proud of the ordinance, would like to adopt it tonight
on second reading as it exists and ask staff to put on the agenda the pipeline exemption
(Exhibit B from November 6, 2001) for reconsideration and approval as a separate
ordinance. In support of her recommendation, Council Member Marx put up a map to
demonstrate geographical connections in the area and a chart outlining the "pros and
cons" of allowing Costoo to develop in the County verses the City.
Council Member Mulholland explained that she would be willing to reconsider the matter
but only if discussion once again focuses on a 110,000 sq. ft. cap. Without that cap, there
Is no longer a compromise, she added.
City Attorney Jorgensen provided procedural options for the Council, which would be to
adopt the ordinance as it is or deny final passage. He advised that, if there a majority of the
Council that supports the 120,000 sq. tL limit and other provisions of the ordinance, the
Council adopt it on second reading and direct staff to bring back another ordinance
relevant to the pipeline Issue at a noticed public hearing. Staff could bring It back
December 4, 2001, he concluded.
Vice Mayor Ewan agreed to support Council Member Marx's recommendation.
Council Member Schwartz spoke in opposition to the ordinance. He asked staff to put up a
map of where in the community large retail stores could be built if an ordinance is not
approved. He noted that the Dalidio and "the Gap" properties are not within the City limits
and argued that the only properties the City has control over are the Froom Ranch,
Madonna Plaza and the Promenade. Additionally, Council Member Schwartz displayed the
plan for the Froom Ranch development to demonstrate cones of visions from Los Osos
Valley Road of the proposed Costoo and Home Depot. He argued that the stores are not
that large and expressed concerns about the loss of retail sales tax revenues. In closing,
Council Member Schwartz proposed that, even though he still disagrees with the concept of
the ordinance, the cap be increased to 140,000 sq.ft. so it will remove any non - conforming
Issues, won't Impact the Costoo project, and will allow enough flexibility for planning large ■
retail store.
Significant Council debate followed.
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' Public Comments:
Speaking in opposition to adopting an ordinance limiting the size of large retaih.
Steve Barasch, 225 Prado Road
Dave Romero, 2057 Skylark
Paul Dahan, 397 Madonna Road
Leonard Milstein, local businessman
Gary Fowler, 777 Mill Street
Lance Parker, 1108 Poppy Lane
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Mary Beth Schroeder. 2085 Wilding Lane, spoke In support of adopting the ordinance.
Andrew Carter. 1283 Woodside Drive, urged the Council to reach a decision and added that
the bigger majority that can be reached will add to greater Influence when negotiating with
the County.
—end of public testimony—
Motion by Schwartz/Ewan to deny adoption of the current proposed ordinance and
direct staff to bring back another ordinance on 1214 that would Include provisions
relevant to Neighborhood Commercial (CN), Retail Commercial (CR), Service
Commercial (CS) zones as was in the original ordinance, maintain the 1:250 parking
requirement but change the cap to 140,000 sq ft. with no bonus; motion carried 4:1,
Mulholland.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Council Member Mulholland gave an update of the San Luis Obispo County Water
Resources Committee meeting of November 7, 2001.
Council Member Mulholland reported on the Human Relations Commission meeting of
November 7, 2001.
Council Member Mulholland reviewed the Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting of November
15, 2001.
Council Member Schwartz presented an update of the November 7, 2001 San Luis Obispo
Council of Governments and San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority meetings.
Vice Mayor Ewan discussed the Air Pollution Control District meeting of November 19, 2001.
Council Member Marx summarized the Economic Opportunity Commission meeting of
November 15, 2001.
Council Member Marx presented an overview of the Downtown Association meeting of
November 13, 2001.
Council-Member Marx advised Council Members to consider Council committee assignments
for 2002.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Settle commented on City Administrative Officer Hampian's Non - Residential Growth
Rate memo (on file In the Office of the City Clerk). Council discussion followed. Council
directed staff to bring back in March 2002, as part of the Annual General Plan Report, a report
on the latest non - residential growth rate, a report on the status of development activity, and
an outline and discussion about tools to control growth.
Community Development Director Mandeville reported that the Environmental Impact Report
for the Orcutt Area Specific Plan is about to be launched.
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There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor adjourned the
' meeting at 11:13 p.m. to Tuesday, November 271' at 12:00 r oon irk the � ring oom, 990 Palm
Street, San Luis Obispo. /J
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 1214101
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