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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/2006MINUTES ' REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2006 - 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Romero called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Paul Brown, John Ewan, Christine Mulholland, and Mayor Dave Romero were present at Roll Call. Vice Mayor Allen Settle was seated at 5:04 p.m. City Staff: Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Jonathan Lowell, City Attorney; Audrey Hooper, City Clerk; Shelly Stanwyck, Assistant City Administrative Officer; John Mandeville, Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Jay Walter, Public Works Director; Austin O'Dell, Transit Manager; Phil Dunsmore, Associate Planner; Timothy Bochum, Deputy Director of Public Works; Robert Horch, Parking Services Manager; Gary Henderson, Water Division Manager; Dave Hix, Wastewater Division Manager. Water Division Manager Henderson introduced Bill Bishop and Sean Grauel, Water Treatment Plant Operators; and Keith Powers, Water Distribution System Operator. Wastewater Division Manager Hix introduced Matt Anderson, Laboratory Analyst. City Administrative Officer Hampian presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada to Finance Director Statler for the City's 2005 -07 Financial Plan and Budget. Mayor Romero presented a proclamation recognizing Spay Day USA to Ms. Robben Romano, volunteer for the Feline Network and County Animal Services. Ms. Robben commented on the Spa Day USA events. Mayor Romero presented a proclamation to Teri Conklin, Event Chair, recognizing American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. IMs. Conklin encouraged the community to participate in the Relay. City Council Meeting Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. Page 2 Mayor Romero announced that Council will recess at 6:00 p.m. Public comments will be received and Public Hearing items considered following the recess. CONSENT AGENDA Vice Mayor Settle requested that item C6 be pulled for discussion and Council Member Mulholland requested that item C7 be pulled for discussion. Mayor Romero expressed reservations regarding item C10. He explained why he thought the block of Osos Street, between Monterey and Palm, and Higuera Stmt, between Chorro and Nipomo, should have higher priority than Monterey Street, in the block between Morro and Chorro. He said, however, that he would support the project. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Brown to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer with the exception of items C6 and C7; motion carried 5:0. C1. MINUTES OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Brown to waive oral reading and approve as presented; motion carried 5:0. C2. 2005 -06 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT EXPENDITURE PLAN. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Brown to approve an expenditure plan for a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant, through the Justice Assistance Grant Program, in the amount of $17,137 for the security surveillance project; motion carried 5:0. C3. APPLICATION FOR OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Brown to: 1) Approve the submission by the Police Department of a grant application to the Office of Traffic Safety for a 2006 -07 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant in the amount of $53,019.96. 2) Authorize the Chief of Police to execute all grant related documents; motion carried 5:0. C4. 2006 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT. C5. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Brown to: 1) Accept Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) mini - grant award in the amount of $10,388. 2) Authorize the Chief of Police to execute all grant related documents; motion carried 5:0. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Brown to: 1) Approve the submission of a grant application by the Police Department to the 2006 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant (JAG) Program in the amount of $10,331. 2) Authorize the Chief of Police to execute all grant related documents; motion carried 5:0. it 1 1 City Council Meeting Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. C6. 2006 LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLATFORM. Page 3 Vice Mayor Settle requested that item 18 in Exhibit A under Human Resources/Employee Relations/Human Relations be modified to read as follows: "Supporting pension reform efforts in concert with the League of California Cities and the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Board of Directors." Vice Mayor Settle suggested that item 50 in Exhibit A under Utilities is vague and asked that it read as follows: "Supporting federal legislative action to transfer Salinas Reservoir properties to a local agency, to the benefit of the City." Council Member Mulholland explained why she requested that the following item, submitted as a red file memorandum by the City Attorney prior to the meeting, be added as item 35 under Parks & Recreation and Natural Resources: "Supporting measures to prohibit discharge of pollutants into the ocean (e.g., selenium contaminated waters from the San Joaquin Valley)." The remainder of the items will be renumbered as appropriate. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 9767 (2006 Series) establishing a Legislative Action Platform for 2006 with the above - referenced amendments. 2) Appoint the Mayor and City Attorney to act as the primary legislative liaisons between the League of California Cities and the City of San Luis Obispo; motion carried 5:0. C7. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) CONSULTANT FOR PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS AT 1029 & 1031 CHORRO STREET. (ER 115 -05). Council Member Mulholland explained why she would not support this item. She pointed out that the Cultural Heritage Committee found that the proposed project is not consistent with the Historic Preservation Program and General Plan guidelines regarding historic resource preservation, or the Secretary of Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. C8. C9. ACTION: Moved by Brown/Ewan to 1) Approve the workscope for Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and authorize staff to proceed with sending out Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to qualified consulting firms. 2) Authorize the CAO to award the contract to a qualified consulting firm, contingent upon the developer depositing with the City the amount of the contract plus a 30% administrative fee; motion carried 3:2 (Mulholland/Settle opposed). ACTION: Moved by Settle/Brown to adopt Resolution No. 9768 (2006 Series) approving the Memorandum of Agreement with the San Luis Obispo Police Staff Officers' Association for a three -year contract; motion carried 5:0. ACTION: Moved by SettleBrown to adopt Resolution No. 9769 (2006 Series) approving a Mills Act contract for the historic Vollmer House; motion carried 5:0. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. C10. MONTEREY STREET PAVING - CHORRO TO SANTA ROSA, SPECIFICATION 90596, PROJECT AWARD. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Brown to: 1) Award and execute a contract with R. Burke Corporation in the amount of $155,548 for the Monterey Street Paving Project, Specification No. 90596. 2) Approve the transfer of $143,103 from the Street Reconstruction/Resurfacing Master Account, $24,750 from the Water Distribution System Improvement Account and $8,250 from the Wastewater Collection System Improvements Account to the project account; motion carried 5:0. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. REVOCATION OF CENTRAL COAST TAXI CAB COMPANY CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY. Transit Manager O'Dell presented the staff report. Public Comments None. —end of public comments — ACTION: Moved by Brown/Mulholland to adopt Resolution No. 9770 (2006 Series) revoking the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from Central Coast Taxi Cab Company; motion carried 5:0. 2. 2005-06 MID -YEAR BUDGET REVIEW. Finance Director Statler presented the staff report. CAO Hamaian reviewed a red file memo (on file in the City Clerk's office) that provides background and a recommendation related to the funding shortfall with which the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter is faced. Public Comments The following people discussed the importance of the homeless shelter, their commitment to finding a resolution to the funding shortfall, and their support of the CAO's recommendation: Jim Patterson, SLO County Board of Supervisors Biz Steinberg Executive Director, Economic Opportunity Commission (EOC) Catherine Manning, Director of EOC Homeless Services Peggy Fowler, EOC Homeless Services —end of public comments— Council discussion ensued regarding the funding needs for the shelter. Council concurred that Council Member Brown, as Council liaison to the EOC, should work with City staff, County officials and EOC leaders to develop a recommended strategy for addressing the immediate funding problem of the homeless shelter and return to Council with a recommendation on March 21st. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. Council Member Ewan distributed a letter from SLO Green Build asking approval of a $2,000 contribution to help SLO Green Build assist staff in implementing the green - building measures outlined in the City's Conservation and Open Space Element. This matter will be discussed further when Council considers the Conservation and Open Space Element on February 28th. Following a discussion Iniated by Council Member Mulholland Council directed staff to include a review of the encroachment fee level and its relation to the sewer lateral program as part of the cost of services study expected to be completed before the end of the fiscal year. In response to Council Member Mulholland,.CAO Hampian explained that staff is investigating an issue regarding the use of a City park and an applicable fee. A response will be provided to Council in the near future. Mayor Romero initiated a discussion regarding the need for the City to make a commitment to provide its share of the funding for a circulation study of Highway 1, between Highway 101 and the north City limits. Staff was directed to seek matching funds from non -City resources for the SLOCOG- supported circulation study. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to approve revenue and expenditures changes presented in the Mid -Year Budget Review document; motion carried 5:0. Council also: 1) Concurred that Council Member Brown, as Council liaison to the EOC, should work with City staff, County officials and EOC leaders to develop a recommended strategy for addressing the immediate funding problem of the homeless shelter and return to Council with a recommendation on March 21 st. 2) Directed that the encroachment fee level and its relation to the sewer lateral program be reviewed as part of the cost of services study expected to be completed before the end of the fiscal year. 3) Directed staff to seek matching funds from non - City resources for a Highway 101/1 SLOCOG- supported circulation study; motion carried 5:0. Council recessed from 6:35 to 7:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened with all members present. At this time, Natural Resources Manager Havlik introduced Hamish Marshall who advised Council that the deeds to the open space parcels for the Bowden Ranch project will record tomorrow. These deeds represent the preservation of more than 200 acres of open space. PUBLIC COMMENT Sifu Kelvin- Harrison, San Luis Obispo, discussed his continuing concerns regarding harassment. Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, expressed concern about a trench on Sacramento Street that was left un- plated during the holiday weekend and about sewage leaking from recreation vehicles. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. REVIEW THE PI COMPREHENSI (TA/ER 153 -04). City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. Community Development Director Mandeville and Associate Planner Dunsmore presented the staff report and responded to questions. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. The following people spoke in support of reducing the minimum lot size in the R -1 zone from 6,000 to 5,000 square feet: Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo Eric Mever, San Luis Obispo Donna Lewis, representing the Chamber of Commerce Craig Smith. Work Force Housing Coalition Andrew Carter, San Luis Obispo (speaking as a resident rather than a member of the Planning Commission) Steve Delmartini, representing the SLO Association of Realtors The following people spoke in opposition to reducing the minimum lot size: Brett Cross, representing Residents for Quality Neighborhoods (RON) Sandra Rowley, San Luis Obispo John Evans, San Luis Obispo Written communications from Mary Verdin (Chamber of Commerce), Cydney Holcomb (RON), and the Workforce Housing Coalition, which were referenced at the meeting, are on file in the City Clerk's office Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. Council Member Mulholland, Vice Mavor Settle, Council Member Ewan and Mayor Romero opposed the reduction in the lot size because of potential impacts in the existing R -1 districts and supported the CAO recommendation. Their concerns included, in part, that the reduced lot size will not result in more affordable units and will impact the character of the City over the long -term. Council Member Brown supported the Planning Commission's recommendation because of the need for additional housing. It was noted that Council's action should incorporate clarifications to the draft regulations and proposed ordinance presented in a red file memo (on file in the City Clerk's office) prior to the meeting. 4. CAO ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to adopt the CAO recommendation, adopting the proposed amendments to the Subdivision Regulations, thereby repealing and replacing Chapter 16 and Chapter 17.82 of the Municipal Code, except without amendments to the minimum lot size standards for the R -1 district, and consistent with current General Plan policies related to density and character of the district and introduce Ordinance No. 1490 (2006 Series); motion included changes contained in red file memo (on file in the City Clerk's office); motion carried 4:1 (Brown opposed). 78 -05 [7 it "1 City Council Meeting Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. Page 7 Community Development Director Mandeville and Associate Planner Dunsmore presented the staff report and responded to Council's questions. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. Sandra Rowley, Vice Chair of RON, referred to a letter from RON requesting the removal of a number of the uses. (Ms. Rowley's letter is on file in the City Clerk's office.) Dan Lemburg, applicant, asked that real estate offices be a permitted use on the first floor. Andrew Carter, speaking as a private citizen, suggested that Council should direct staff to return with information as to what has already been approved on this and the surrounding properties. Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. Council Member Mulholland explained why she thought this should be a neighborhood commercial center and disagreed that it provides easy access or egress. Vice Mayor Settle concurred with Council Member Mulholland. Council Member Ewan said that he will support the recommendation since adjacent properties have been granted the C -C -S designation. Council Member Brown concurred with Council Member Ewan. Mayor Romero discussed his concerns regarding permitted uses of bars and taverns, veterinarian clincs and boarding of small animals, and fitness and health facilities. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Brown to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 9771 (2006 Series) to approve, in concept, amendments to the General Plan Land Use Element map to change the land use designation for the site from Neighborhood Commercial to Community Commercial, adopt a Master Use Permit and approve a Negative Declaration (ER 78 -05). The motion included permitting real estate offices on the first floor and deleting veterinary hospitals and bars/taverns from the permitted use. 2) Continue the public hearing and direct staff to return the project to the Council to formally adopt a resolution and introduce an ordinance for the project along with the City's first cycle of General Plan amendments on February 28; motion carried 3 :2 (Mulholland/Settle opposed). Council recessed from 8:40 to 8:57 p.m. and reconvened with all members present. 5. PARKING TASK FORCE REVENUE ENHANCEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS. Public Works Director Walter, Parking Services Manager Horch and Deputv.Director Public Works Bochum presented the staff report and responded to Council's questions. CAO Hampian read into the record his red file memo regarding Sunday parking (on file in the City Clerk's office). Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. The following speakers opposed activating parking meters on Sundays: City Council Meeting Page 8 Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. Kathy Borland, Business Administrator at Grace Church La Krieger. San Luis Obispo Dan Krieger, San Luis Obispo Amy Kardel, Monterey Street business owner and resident (Ms. Kardel also opposed additional parking restrictions on Monterey Street and asked that the existing restrictions be enforced.) Anne Hodges, San Luis Obispo (Ms. Hodges also expressed concern that existing parking restrictions in her area are not enforced.) John Fowler, Parish Board of Old Mission Church Jim Nielsen, retired Presbyterian Minister The following speakers opposed installing parking meters in residential or mixed use areas: Patty Gingg, San Luis Obispo Frank Lamed, San Luis Obispo Doris Ginao, San Luis Obispo Denis Lamed, San Luis Obispo David Wilding, San Luis Obispo Claudia Devaux Larson, San Luis Obispo James Dunn, San Luis Obispo Latsi Videmsky. San Luis Obispo Steve Delmartim San Luis Obispo, concurred with prior speakers and questioned the need for an additional parking structure. Deborah Cash, Downtown Association and member of the Parking Task Force, discussed the importance of implementing sound parking practices. Andrew Carter, San Luis Obispo, supported the proposal in large part, suggested residents be given parking permits, and disagreed with activating metered parking on Sunday mornings. Dan Kuhmann, student member of the Parking Task Force, spoke in support of the recommendation. JoAnn Ruthenbeck said she works on Pismo Street and asked the City to consider conservatively where the meters will be installed and what they'll serve. Tom Swem, Downtown property owner and member of the Parking and Access Committee for the Downtown Association, spoke in support of the recommendation. Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. During the ensuing discussion, Council Members stated their positions as indicated below. SECTION 1 — Modifications to Parking Fines Vice Mayor Settle opposed modifying the fines. The rest of the Council Members supported the proposal. SECTION 2 - Modify Parking Meter and Structure Rates Vice Mayor Settle opposed modifying the rates. The rest of the Council Members supported this proposal. City Council Meeting Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. Page 9 SECTION 3, Install Additional Parking Meters Subsection a): Vice Mayor Settle and Council Member Mulholland opposed adding meters on Slack Street. The rest of the Council Members supported this proposal. Subsection b): Council Members did not support adding meters on Monterey Street. Subsection c): Council Members did not support adding meters on Peach Street. Subsection d): Council Members did not support adding meters on Pacific Street. Subsection e): Vice Mayor Settle and Council Member Mulholland opposed adding meters on Pismo Street. The rest of the Council Members supported this proposal. SECTION 4 - Begin Sunday Parking Service Council Member Brown supported this proposal. The rest of the Council Members opposed it. RECOMMENDATION: Moved by Ewan/Brown to adopt Resolution No. 9772 (2006 Series ) approving the Parking Revenue Task Force's revenue enhancement recommendations with the deletion of subsections b, c, and d of Section 3, and the deletion of Section 4 as indicated above; motion carried 3:2 (Settle/Mulholland opposed). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS ' Council Member Mulholland reported on her attendance at the February 14th Downtown Association meeting. Mayor Romero reported on his attendance at the February 8th, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) meeting (memo on file in the City Clerk's office.) He also reported on the activities of the Nacimiento Project Commission and his attendance at the City University Luncheon. COMMUNICATIONS None. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3/7/06 n -O/J//Aj-,< Audrey Hooper City Clerk