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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/01/2009MINUTES ' SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 4:00 P.M. — SPECIAL MEETING ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Andrew Carter, Jan Howell Marx, Vice Mayor Allen K. Settle and Mayor Dave Romero City Staff Present: Ken Hampian, City Manager, Jonathan Lowell, City Attorney, Shelly Stanwyck, Assistant City Manager, and Elaina Cano, Interim City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. BUSINESS ITEMS ' 1. MASTER PLAN FOR CITY -OWNED AGRICULTURAL LAND AT CALLE JOAQUIN OPEN SPACE. Assistant City Manager Stanwyck introduced this item, following which Ms. Stanwyck and Natural Resources Manager Havlik presented the agenda report and responded to Council questions. Public Comments Pete Schwartz, Cal Poly Physics Professor, spoke in support of the Master Plan. In addition, Mr. Schwartz made a Power Point presentation which included ideas regarding sustainable living. Chad Worth, Cal Poly Alumni, spoke about AB 2466 and how it would be applicable to this project. Mila Vuiovich LaBarre, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the project, however, Ms. Vujovich LaBarre also expressed her continuing concerns about the environmental traffic impacts and fiscal impacts to local businesses. --end of public comments- ' City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 1, 2009 Page 2 ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh/Settle to: 1. Review and approve the proposed approach for the development of a Master Plan for City -owned agricultural lands. 2. Authorize the staff to engage in discussions for possible interim uses on City -owned agricultural lands until the Master Plan is completed with the understanding that the approval of any agreements for interim use will be subject to Council's consideration and approval; motion carried 5:0. 2. IMPROVEMENTS. Public Works Director Walter and Parking Services Manager Horch presented the agenda report and responded to Council questions. Public Comments Craig Smith, Project Architect - Developer Representative, gave a presentation in support of the project. Explained the proposed improvements and costs. Mr. Smith responded to Council questions. David Garth, President Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the project. Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo Property Association, spoke in support of the project. In addition, Mr. Barasch also expressed concerns with the parking policy and distribution of revenues. Deborah Cash, Executive Director - Downtown Association, spoke in support of the project and responded to Council questions regarding Thursday Night Farmers Market. Ken Porche, Charles Shoes, spoke in opposition of the project. Beau Cram, Sock Drawer, spoke in support of the project. Tom Swem, Chairman of the Downtown Parking and Access Committee - San Luis Obispo Downtown Association, discussed his concerns regarding the loss of parking and the loss of revenues. Joe DeLuca, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the project, however he expressed concerned that if this project passes it may affect future projects in the City. Vangeli Evangelopoulds, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of this project. —end of public comments — Council discussion ensued during which they spoke in favor of the project but discussed I altematives for parking space conversions. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, September 1, 2009 ' ACTION: Moved by Marx/Settle to: 1. Affirm the staff decision to approve sidewalk widening on Higuera Street, resulting in the loss of five parking spaces, in order to promote several City goals for the Downtown and to facilitate sidewalk improvements, historic street lamp installations and tree enhancements along Higuera and Chorro Streets, as part of the Wineman Hotel restoration project and at the expense of the project developer; motion carried 5:0 ACTION: Moved by Marx/Settle to: 2. Direct staff to develop recommended thresholds, financial analysis and process for parking space conversion in the downtown to come to Council at the same time as the sidewalk dining ordinance revision; motion carried 5:0. The Special Meeting adioumed at 6:01 p.m. 7:00 P.M. — REGULAR MEETING Mayor Romero called the Regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All Council Members werepresent. Mayor Romero asked for a moment of silence in honor of the two Los Angeles County Firefighters who lost their life in the Station Fire. APPOINTMENTS Al. APPOINTMENTS TO THE TOURISM BUSINE ACTION: Moved by Carter /Romero to, by motion, make two appointments to the Tourism Business Improvement District Board effective September 1, 2009, and expiring as recommended by the Council Subcommittee as indicated in the staff report; motion carried 5:0. PUBLIC COMMENT Ron Yukelson, Associated Administrator at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, requested Council's support to adopt a trauma system plan to include a Level 2 Trauma Center in the County of San Luis Obispo and designate Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center as the designated hospital. Mayor Romero directed staff to review the request from Mr. Yukelson and report back to Council. Theodora Jones, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her concerns regarding implementing stop signs on Oceanaire Drive. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, September 1, 2009 CONSENT AGENDA Public Comment ' Julia Aguilar, President of the Rotary Club, spoke in support of Item C-4. ACTION: Moved by Settle /Marx to approve the Consent Agenda as indicated below. C1. MINUTES OF JULY 21, AUGUST 4 AND AUGUST 6, 2009. ACTION: Moved by Settle /Marx to waive oral reading and approve as presented; motion carried 5:0. C2. RAW WATER BYPASS, SPECIFICATION NO. 90802 FINAL PROJECT COSTS. ACTION: Moved by Settle /Marx to: 1. Approve Contract Change Order #7 in the amount of $96,593 to resolve outstanding claims. 2. Approve an increase in the Construction Budget in the amount of $96,655. 3. Approve an increase in the Construction Management Budget in the amount of $31,000. 4. Appropriate $122,655 from Water Fund working capital to the project account: $91,655 for construction and $31,000 for construction management; motion carried 5:0. C3. UTILITY TRENCH REPAIR 2009 -10, SPECIFICATION NO. 90965. ACTION: Moved by Settle /Marc to: 1. Approve plans and specifications for the Utility Trench Repair 2009 -10 Project, Specification No. 90965. 2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids and the City Manager to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer's Estimate of $179,530; motion carried 5:0. C4. ACTION: Moved by Settle /Marx xx to, as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC), enter into an agreement with the three Rotary Clubs of San Luis Obispo to accept their donation to provide funding and labor to plan and build a community garden in Meadow Park; motion carried 5:0. C5. ESTABLISHING A DEDICATED FUND FOR OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES. ACTION: Moved by Settle /Marx to approve an Agreement with the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation establishing a fund for the City of San Luis Obispo's open space conservation programs and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement; motion carried 5:0. C6. DESIGN FOR THE SANTA ROSA PARK SKATE PARK. 1 City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, September 1, 2009 ' ACTION: Moved by Settle /Marx to approve an Agreement with RRM Design Group in the amount of $154,990 to develop plans and specifications for the Santa Rosa Park Skate Park and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement; motion carried 5:0. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS introduced this item, following which presented the agenda report. Deputy Director of Public Works Bochum, reviewed the Key EIR issues regarding Madonna Road and Los Osos Valley Road mitigation measures and responded to Council questions and concerns. Associate Planner Dunsmore reviewed the Project Entitlements as presented in the staff report. 1 Natural Resources Manager Havlik reviewed the Open Space Land Use as presented in the staff report and responded to Council questions. Mike Multari, Planning Commission Vice Chairperson, clarified for Council the Planning Commission's recommendation and responded to questions. Council discussion ensued regarding a memo received from the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Community Development Director Mandeville responded to Council's questions and concerns. Council recessed at 8:58 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m. with all members present. Patti Whelen, Prefumo Creek Commons Agent, spoke in support of the project and responded to Council questions. Cheryl Lenhardt reponded to Council questions. Clint Pearce, Madonna Enterprise confirmed that they are in escrow with Target and have a signed legal agreement. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. tEric Morgan,. Private security for Irish Hills, spoke in support of the project. City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, September 1, 2009 Mike Manchak, Economic Vitality Corporation, spoke about how the local economy is impacted by this type of project. 1 Dave Gibson, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the increased noise and pollution and the possibility of a future road connection from Froom Ranch and the Dalidio property. Ron Yukelson, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the project. Tent/ Schubert, Molina Family Representative, discussed his concerns with the EIR and the traffic impacts. Richard Pool, President of the Associated Transportation Engineer's, expressed his concerns with the traffic impacts associated with the project. Randy Poltl, Manager of Laguna Village Shopping Center, spoke in support of the project however, was concerned about the EIR and traffic issues. Kristie Molina, Owner of Laguna Lake Shopping Center, disagreed with the EIR. Josh Peet, Business owner and resident, spoke in support of the project however, disagreed with the EIR and traffic issues. April Peet, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her concerns about the traffic issues. , David Garth, President and CEO Chamber of Commerce, spoke on his perspective of the regional retail aspect of the project. Victor Valle, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concems regarding traffic impacts in the neighborhood. Mila Vuiovich- LaBarre, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her concerns regarding the EIR and traffic impacts. Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. Deputy Director of Public Works Bochum responded to public and Council questions and comments. Council directed staff to change the menu of Mitigation Measures to the restructing of the lanes on the side of the Fire Station and the southbound lane treatment on Madonna Road south of LOVR if no additional right of way is required. ACTION: 1. Moved by Settle /Ashbaugh to adopt Resolution No. 10110 (2009 Series) with modifications to Mitigation Measure MM AQ -4b which states: Approximately 5% of the vehicle spaces shall be reserved for hybrid and electric vehicles, some of the . spaces shall be provided with electric vehicle charging station capabilities. The type of City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday, September 1, 2009 charging of charging station shall be based on the most common technology utilized at ' time of construction permit. In addition, modification to Resolution No. 10110 4. a) should read as follows: Mitigation strategies are identified in the Final EIR help to reduce project emissions and ultimately put the air basin in closer compliance with established State and Federal standards.; motion carried 5:0. 2. Moved by Ashbaugh/Settle to adopt Resolution No. 10111 (2009 Series); motion carried 5:0. 3. Moved by Settle /Marx to adopt Resolution No. 10112 (2009 Series); motion carried 5:0. 4. Moved by Settle /Carter to introduce Ordinance No. 1534 (2009 Series): motion carried 5:0. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Ashbaugh to direct staff to come back with options for amending the general plan land use element to incorporate residential land use into future developments on the currently undeveloped portion of Froom Ranch that is within the City's urban reserve line. These options should be brought to Council no later than July 2010 and prior to any environmental studies of the Planning Commission or ARC review of potential development proposals; motion carried 4:1 (Romero opposed). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS None ' COMMUNICATIONS None There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 12:05 AM, on September 2, 2009. tl Elaina Cano Interim City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 10/06/09 1