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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/21/2002Council Members Present: Council Members, John Ewan, Christine Mulholland, Ken Schwartz, Vice Mayor Jan Howell Marx, 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; 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; Betsy DeJarnette, Assistant to the City Administrative Officer; and Mary Kopecky, Assistant City Clerk PRESENTATIONS Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to SLO NMA President Sue Baasch declaring June 3, 2002 to June 7, 2002 as National Management Association Week. NMA President Sue Baasch presented the "Jade Award" to Fire Chief Neumann. Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Public Works Director McCluskey and Utilities Director Moss declaring May 19, 2002 — May 25, 2002 as Public Works Week. Mayor Settle presented a proclamation declaring the week of May 18, 2002 to be National Boating Safety Week CONSENT AGENDA ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to approve the consent agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried 5:0. C1. MINUTES OF TUESDAY, APRIL 30.2002 AND TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2002. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to waive the oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carried 5:0. C2. STATUS REPORT ON THE UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDING HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to accept and file the report; motion carried 5:0. MINUTES... REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL . CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2002 - 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members, John Ewan, Christine Mulholland, Ken Schwartz, Vice Mayor Jan Howell Marx, 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; 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; Betsy DeJarnette, Assistant to the City Administrative Officer; and Mary Kopecky, Assistant City Clerk PRESENTATIONS Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to SLO NMA President Sue Baasch declaring June 3, 2002 to June 7, 2002 as National Management Association Week. NMA President Sue Baasch presented the "Jade Award" to Fire Chief Neumann. Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Public Works Director McCluskey and Utilities Director Moss declaring May 19, 2002 — May 25, 2002 as Public Works Week. Mayor Settle presented a proclamation declaring the week of May 18, 2002 to be National Boating Safety Week CONSENT AGENDA ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to approve the consent agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried 5:0. C1. MINUTES OF TUESDAY, APRIL 30.2002 AND TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2002. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to waive the oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carried 5:0. C2. STATUS REPORT ON THE UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDING HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to accept and file the report; motion carried 5:0. City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2002- 5:00 p.m. Dic] Page 2 ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to approve amendments to the Operating Agreement, formalizing long -term funding recommendations developed by an ad hoc task force of representatives from the City, California Polytechnic University (Cal Poly) and the Foundation for the Performing Ants Center (FPCA); motion carried 5:0. C4. CANCELLATION OF THE AUGUST 6.2002 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to cancel the Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, August 6, 2002; motion carried 5:0. C5. RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION-OF GRANT FUNDS - WASTE TIRE PLAYGROUND COVER GRANT. C6. C7. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to: 1) Authorize staff to apply for a grant through the California Integrated Waste Management Board for funding under the Waste Tire Playground Cover Grant Program for installation of playground surfacing at Laguna Hills Park. 2) Adopt Resolution. No. 9312 (2002 Series) supporting the grant submittal to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for Laguna Hills Park Playground Replacement; motion carried 5:0. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to adopt Resolution No. 9313 (2002 Series) approving the Final Map for Tract 2401, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the subdivision agreement; motion carried 4:1 (Mulholland). ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to adopt Resolution No. 9314 (2002 Series) authorizing staff to complete and submit an application for grant monies in the amount of $75,000 from the California Department of Fish and Game's Fishery Restoration Grants Program, which would be used to decommission (or "retire") and stabilize the old ranch road along Froom Creek on the DeVaul Open Space (now part of what is referred to as the "Irish Hills Ecological Area "); motion carried 5:0. C8. RESOLUTION APPROVING CALIFORNIA BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT (BTA) GRANT APPLICATIONS. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to adopt Resolution No. 9315 (2002 Series), as recommended by the Bicycle Advisory Committee, directing the City Administrative Officer to submit BTA Grant Applications to Caltrans and enter into any required subsequent agreements for: 1) The installation of a traffic signal at the Santa Barbara -Morro Street Intersection. 2) The implementation of a citywide bicycle parking retrofit program; motion carried 5:0. 1 City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, May 21, 2002- 5:00 p.m. C9. FLEET UPGRADE. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to approve an upgrade to the fleet by replacing current Fire Department sedans with used Ford Explorers; motion carried 5:0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. HISTORIC SOUTHERN PACIFIC FREIGHT WAREHOUSE REHABILITATION REPORT. Public Works Director McCluskey and Transportation Planner Mandeville presented the staff reporL Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Cal Harris, Railroad Museum Design Group Board Member, presented an overview of the project Marsha Walters, Morro Construction project manager, reported on cost issues and the pros and cons of phasing the project. Arnold Jonas, Secretary of the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum (SLORRM), urged Council to work with the SLORRM and move forward with the project He also asked Council to grant permission for the SLORRM to use the facility for storage of items currently stored off site. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. Vice Mayor Marx encouraged staff to take a conservative approach to financing this project and suggested that alternative financing resources and grant funding be explored for consideration at the next goal - setting process. Mayor Settle and Council Member Mulholland concurred. Council Member Schwartz suggested investigating the removal of the unsightly billboard as part of the recommendation. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Marx to: 1) Receive the report on the structural, historical, architectural and probable cost assessment for rehabilitation of the Southern Pacific freight Warehouse and direct staff to proceed with the development of Plans for architectural review, environmental review and construction documents. 2) Direct staff to pursue other grant monies to help pay for the rehabilitation of the freight warehouse and removal of the billboard and encourage the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum (SLORRM) to also pursue grants and other funding sources. 3) Permission given to the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum (SLORRM) to store materials on site between construction phases. 4) Council directed staff to bring back during the goal- setting process a review of funding mechanisms to expedite rehabilitation; motion carried 5:0. Mayor Settle called a break at 6.00 p.m. The meeting resumed at 7:00 p.m. 1 City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2002- 5:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Page 4 Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, spoke against the approval of Item No. C3 and In opposition to development of the Dalidio property. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTINUED) A. 2002 WATER FUND REVIEW. (MOSS/S. BAASCH) Finance Director Statler and Utilities Analyst Baasch presented the staff report. Brief Council questions followed. There were no public comments. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Mulholland to review and file the 2002 Annual Water Fund Financial Review; motion carried 5:0. B. 2002 SEWER FUND REPORT. Finance Director Statler and Utilities Analyst Baasch presented the staff report. There were no public comments. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Schwartz to review and file the 2002 Annual Sewer Fund Financial Review; motion carried 5:0. C. TRANSIT FUND REVIEW FOR 2002 -03. Public Works Director McCluskey and Public Works Analyst Elliott presented the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Andrew Carter, 1283 Woodside, questioned projections for future useage and revenues. Gary Fowler, 777 Mill Street, asked how many accounts the City services that are outside of the City limits. Staff indicated that the information requested would be provided to the speaker and to the Council in memo format at a later date. Mr. Fowler voiced concerns about the threat of State budget cuts and the impact to the City. Finance Director Statler reported that none of the State takeaways will have an impact on enterprise funds. Eric Greening, Atascadero resident, urged Council to consider restructuring bus routes to increase ridership. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Mulholland to: 1) Review and discuss the worksheet "Changes In Working Capital — Transit Fund." 2) Approve a CIP project request to move the Emission Reduction Equipment project from 2002 -04 to 2002 -03 (one time cost: $39,000); motion carried 5:0. 1 1 1 City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2002- 5:00 p.m. D. GOLF COURSE FUND RATE REVIEW. Parks and Recreation Director LeSage presented the staff reporL Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Andrew Carter, 1283 Woodside, asked for clarification on past rate increases. Page 5 Mary-Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, spoke in oposition to the staff recommendations. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. Brief questions from the Council followed. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Settle to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 9316 (2002 Series setting fees for Laguna Lake Golf Course effective July 1, 2002. 2) Authorize an additional General Fund transfer of $16,300 for 2001 -02 and $216,300 in 2002 -03 for general government costs and capital improvements. 3) Direct staff to pursue a telecommunications facility lease at Laguna Lake Golf Course as an additional source of revenue; motion carried 5:0. E. CREEK AND FLOOD PROTECTION FUND REVIEW FOR 2002 -03. Public Works Director McCluskev, Finance Director Statler and Public Works Analyst Elliott presented an in -depth staff reporL Council questions followed. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Speaidna in opposition to the staff recommendations: Roy Hanff, 569 Lawrence Drive Eric Greening, Atascadero resident Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane Gary Fowler, 777 Mill Street Richard Ferris, Branch Street resident (submitted written correspondence for the record) Jean Webb, 1997 Partridge Drive Jim Webb, 1997 Partridge Drive Ron Rusconi, 527 Branch Street Speaking in support of the staff recommendations: John French, 3942 Hollyhock Dave Romero. 2057 Skylark Andrew Carter, 1283 Woodside Drive Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. Mayor Settle called a recess at 9.12 p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:27 p.m. Lengthy Council discussion followed. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 9317 (2002 Series) establishing a new Creek and Flood Protection Fund and enacting fee schedules to take effect July 1, 2002. 2) Approve a significant operating program change request City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2002- 5:00 p.m. 3. Page 6 for Creek and Flood Protection Program coordination (cost $36,400 in 2002 -03 and about $76,000 annually thereafter). 3) Approve a CIP project. request to move Laguna lake Prefumo Ann Slit Removal project from 2003 -04 to 2002 -03 (one time cost: $70,000); 4) Direct staff to bring In back in one year a review of the Fund, including expenditures and the level of subsidy provided by the General Fund; motion carried 3:2 (Mulholland, Settle). Mayor Settle stepped down due to a potential conflict of Interest (owns property In the area). City Administrative Officer Hampian introduced the item. Council Member Ewan presented the subcommittee report and recommendations to: 1) make a determination that the revised land use distribution composes an appropriate basis for a new City project application for Dalidio property, and 2) send a letter asking the Board of Supervisors to direct the Marketplace proposal back to the City for further work and processing Community Development Director Mandeville described the present proposal for land use as compared to the two previous concepts. Council Member Ewan summarized the advantages of the recommended proposal, as outlined in the Council Agenda Report. County Supervisor Pinard emphasized that the debate about the use of the property took place in 1993 as part of the General Plan update. She summarized the purpose and discussions of the subcommittee. This compromise meets the Intent of the General Plan and this project belongs in the City, she concluded. City Attorney Jorgensen clarified the purpose of this agenda item and emphasized that the Council will not.be approving any tenants or any particular mix of use. Public Comments: Speaking in suoport of the Council subcommittee's recommendations- Andrew Merriam, Canon Associates (on behalf of the Dalidio family) Patricia Wilmore, San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Tom Swem. Past President of the Property Association, 570 Marsh Street Dave Romero. City's representative to the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) Ron Risconi. Branch Street Alice Loh. 31 Hathaway Speaking in opoosition to the Council Subcommittee's recommendations. John King, 2241 Santa Inez Deborah Holley. Downtown Association Administrator Jim Copeland, Tiffany Ranch Road in Arroyo Grande Andrew Carter, 1283 Woodside Drive Warren Sinsheimer, 1010 Peach Street Mary Beth Schroede. 2085 Wilding Lane Eugene Jud. 665 Leff Street City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday, May 21, 2002- 5:00 p.m. MOTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to extend the meeting beyond 11:00 p.m.; motion carried unanimously. Ki Ping Tso. 640 Skyline Drive, and Alice Loh. 31 Hathway, voiced support for an Asian Garden on the Dalidio property. —end of public comments— Council Member Mulholland voiced objections to the subcommittee process and argued that the proposal on the table does not give the City 500/6 of open space. She asserted that the land use compromise in 1994 is not in the best Interest of the community and pointed out that that the "no project" alternative was not explored. She argued that the property should be maintained for agricultural purposes and voiced objection to the conceptual plan for development proposed by the Dalidlo Family. Council Member Schwartz suggested that the Council accept the proposal and ask the Board to send it back to the City. This development belongs in the City for good planning reasons, he added, and the threat that it will be allowed to develop in the County is very real. Referring to the schematic proposal, he commented that while it fits in with the General Plan, he hopes the developer can bring in the kind of tenants that will have minimal impact on the downtown. . Vice Mayor Marx spoke in favor of the recommendations. ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Marx to: 1) Determine that the revised land use distribution, and other recommendations by the Council Subcommittee, compose ' an appropriate basis for a new City project application for Dalidio property. 2) Authorize the Vice Mayor to sign a letter asking the Board of Supervisors to direct the Marketplace proposal back to the City for further work and processing; motion carried 3:1:0 (Mulholland opposed; Settle refrained). Mayor Settle returned to the dais. COMMUNICATIONS City Clerk Price requested Council direction regarding the biannual review of Council compensation. Council directed staff to waive the 2002 review in light of current financial considerations and return with formal action at the Council meeting of June 4, 2002. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Vice Mayor Marx recommended the nomination of John French to serve as the interim Member -at -Large on Zone 9. Council concurred. Council Member Ewan summarized the May 16, 2002 Student Community Liaision Committee (SCLC) meeting and distributed the 2001 -2002 Year End Report. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting at 12:10 a.m. to Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2002- 5:00 p.m. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 6118/02 LP:mk Lee P Ice, C.M.C. City Clerk Page 8 1