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CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1996 - 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL - COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman, Vice
Mayor Dodie Williams, and Mayor Allen Settle
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Ann Slate, Personnel Director; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Sharon
Brunner, Consultant
City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Ann Slate
Bill Avery
Employee Organization: San Luis Obispo Police Officers Assoc.
Police Staff Officers Assoc.
7:00 P.M. Mayor Settle declared a recess to convene in open session in the Council Chamber,
where a public report of the action taken in closed session was to be given. ,7,
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 5121/96
KC: by
Kim
City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1996 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBER - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman, Vice
Mayor Dodie Williams, and Mayor Allen Settle
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant
City Administrative Officer; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director;
Al Cablay, Public Works Manager; Harry Watson, Transit Manager;
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Glen Matteson,
Associate Planner; John Mandeville, Long Range Planning Manager;
Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bill Statler, Finance Director
Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, announced that the Council had held a Closed Session with labor
negotiators and that the employee association being represented was the San Luis Obispo Police
Officers Association.
Mayor Settle presented recognition plaques to Ruth Wirshup and Mrs. Leland Balatti, accepting on
behalf of her husband, for their many years of service to the Housing Authority.
Mayor Settle presented a Proclamation to the Visitors and Conference Bureau declaring this week
"National Tourism Week."
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.I. Mary K. Eltzroth shared that the Central Coast Women's League would be holding a
BBO) Tour/Raffle fundraiser benefitting the SLO Skate Park on June 1 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the
Jack House.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Smith/Roalman to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of C-6, as
recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried (5 -0).
C1. COUNCIL MINUTES
Council considered the minutes of:
Friday, April 12, 1996 at 12:00 p.m.;
Tuesday, April 16, 1996 at 7:00 p.m.; and
Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at 12:35 p.m.
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Moved by Smith/Roalman to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carried
C2. SALE AND LEASEBACK OF PROPERTY WITH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOARD (File No.
213)
Council considered giving final passage to Ordinance No. 1297 approving the sale and leaseback
of property with the City of San Luis Obispo Capital Improvement Board.
Moved by Smith/Roalman to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1297; motion carried
C3. TRACT MAP TIME EXTENSION (File No. 410)
Council considered a one -year time extension to file the final map for Tract 2100 a ten -lot
subdivision on the westerly side of Poinsettia; Melvin C. Jones, property owner.
-. Moved by Smith/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8531 approving a one -year time extension;
motion carried
C4. CIVILITY IN POLITICAL DEBATE (File No. 323)
Council considered supporting a resolution proposed by the California Elected Women's
Association for Education and Research relative to politeness in politics.
Moved by Smith/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8532 relative to politeness in politics; motion
�. carried -(5 -0).
JC5. WIDE AREA NETWORK IMPROVEMENTS (File No. 108)
- Council considered appropriating $25,200 from the General Fund for improvements to the wide area
network computer system.
Moved by Smith/Roalman to approve appropriation for wide area network improvements; motion
carried (5 -0).
C6. STREET SEAL COAT PROJECT (File No. 96 -29)
Council considered approving plans and specifications for the Street Seal Coat Project,
Specification No. 96 -29; Engineer's estimate, $339,800. (Plans and specifications are available in
the Council Office for inspection.)
Moved by Williams/Roalman to approve plans and specifications, authorize staff to advertise for
- bids, and CAO to award a contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the budget; motion carried
(4-1, Council Member Romero voting no).
Al. HOUSING AUTHORITY (File No. 123)
Council considered an appointment to the Housing Authority.
Moved by Settle/William s to appoint Jose M. Lemus to the Housing Authority for a term to expire
on 313112000; motion carried (5 -0).
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LIAISON REPORTS
L.R.I. Council Member Smith reported that she had attended a meeting of the Jack House '
Committee on April 24 and that they had discussed their work program for the coming year.
L.R.2. Vice Mayor Williams said she had attended the April 24 Planning Commission meeting.
Mayor Settle announced that Items 2 and 3 would be considered out of order, Item 3 to be
considered before Item 2. He also noted that Item No. 6 would be discussed only briefly and then
continued to a future meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. SOLID WASTE RATE REVIEW (File No. 142)
Council held a public hearing to consider increasing solid waste rates by four and twenty-four
hundredths (4.24) percent effective July 1, 1996 and three and fifty-seven hundredths (3.57) percent
effective January 1, 1997.
This item was continued without discussion to a date certain, May 21, 1996.
2. TAXICAB & DRIVER'S PERMITS (Fite No. 546)
Council held a public hearing to consider revisions to Municipal Code Chapter 5.20, regulations
governing taxicabs and drivers' permits, and establishing fee for renewal of taxicab driver's
permits. 1
Jim Gardiner. Police Chief, explained that this legislation was in response to new State regulations
requiring local jurisdictions who govern taxicabs to require regular drug testing. Additionally, the
requirement for residency and personal testing of driver applicants regarding knowledge of the
taxicab ordinance are being eliminated, and the grounds for denying or revoking a permit have
been modified.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Cliff Henderson, a former cab driver, asked if allowing drivers one multi -city permit was being
considered.
Chief Gardiner responded that the subject was not currently under consideration among Police
Chiefs in the County.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Williams to 1) introduce Ordinance No. 1298 to print adopting
revisions governing taxicab and driver's permits; and, 2) adopt Resolution No. 8533 establishing
fees for renewal of taxicab driver's permit; motion carried (5 -0).
3. TAXI CERTIFICATE ISSUANCE (File No. 546)
Council held a public hearing to determine the need for an additional Certificate of Public
Convenience for an additional taxi service in San Luis Obispo.
Harry Watson. Transit Manager, explained this item was being addressed due to recent
interruptions in service with the current provider and requests from emergency rooms, motel
operators and the airport for more taxi service.
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Mayor Settle opened the public hearing..,.
Steve Messina, a former employee of Yellow Cab, urged the Council to declare the need for an
additional taxi service and issue a certificate of convenience to Central Coast Cab.
Joe Brady. owner of Central Coast Cab, outlined the past success of his taxi operation. .
- = Anthony Romero, owner of Yellow Cab, said there was no need for a second taxi service in the
-. City, ..
a Bob Dockertv, owner of American Star Tours, said that Ride -On was infringing on his business and
asked Council to deregulate the taxi business in San Luis Obispo.
Cliff Henderson, who previously worked for Yellow Cab, said that Central Coast Cab was a solid
operation.
Carl Haas, a former manager at Yellow Cab, alleged that there had been labor violations by Yellow
— Cab.
Anthony Romero, Yellow Cab, responded to Mr. Haas by explaining a previous manager had mis-
�> managed the company.
John Krenza, a current yellow Cab driver, said he supported Yellow Cab.
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Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
Joe Brady, responding to a question from Council Member Smith as to whether his service would
run 24 hours a day, confirmed that would be the case.
After discussion, moved by RomeroMilliams to adopt Resolution No. 8534 declaring the public
convenience and necessity requires the issuance of a Certificate of Convenience for a taxi service
to Mr. Joe Brady of Central Coast Taxicab Service; motion carried (5-0).
4. NOISE ELEMENT UPDATE (File No. 462) .
Council held a public hearing to consider. 1) approving a negative declaration of environmental
Impact; 2) repeal of the 1975 Noise Element; 3) adopting the Noise Element Update as
recommended by the Planning Commission; and 4) approving the Noise Guidebook. .
Glen Matteson, Associate Planner, reviewed that agenda report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Eric Tomack, City resident, said that the Brizzolara Street neighborhood had a high level of traffic
noise and a sound wall was needed.
Brett Cross, Mariners Cove, cautioned about the overuse of sound walls.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Roalman /Smith to 1) adopt Resolution No. 8535 approving negative
declaration, repealing the 1975 Noise Element and adopting a new Noise Element, and approve the
Noise Guidebook; motion carried (3 -2; Council Members Romero and Williams voting no).
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Tuesday, May 7, 1996 - 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
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Comm. 1. Vice Mayor Williams said her trip to Sacramento with the Chamber had been most
interesting and productive.
Comm. 2. Mayor Settle reported that Bill Hauck, head of the Constitutional Revision Commission,
would be the featured speaker at the September 13 Channel Counties Division League of California
Cities meeting in San Luis Obispo.
Comm. 3. Council Member Roalman said that tomorrow's Council Of Governments agenda
included a proposal to allocate 2% of TDA monies coming into to this county to Ride -On, with
$20,000 less coming to the City of San Luis Obispo if Ride -On receives the full allocation. .
BUSINESS ITEMS
5. UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDING HAZARD MITIGATION (File No. 707)
Council considered a report on the Unreinforced Masonry Building Hazard Mitigation Program.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, updated the progress of the unreinforced masonry
building mitigation program, and recommended that Council endorse a specific work program and
timeline to accomplish the seismic strengthening program.
Mayor Settle asked for comments from the public.
Scott Gregory, a registered municipal advocate representing the Chamber of Commerce, said the
Chamber was confident that everyone could work together to formulate a plan to strengthen
buildings and protect citizens.
Mayor Settle returned discussion to the dais.
After discussion, moved by Williams /Romero to adopt revised work program and timeline; motion
carried (5-0).
6. TRANSIT TRANSFER CENTER (File No. 542)
Council considered a staff recommendation to discontinue pursuing the former Toyota property,
add and pursue a newly identified Amtrak station location to the list of desirable transfer center
sites, with a sub -site on Monterey Street between Osos and Santa Rosa.
Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director, was at the staff table.
Mayor Settle asked for input from citizens.
Penny Rappa, San Luis Obispo, encouraged the Council to do consensus building with agencies
and cities in the County prior to making a decision, and to remember their commitment to locating
the facility near the downtown.
Bob Rowntree, Murray Street, asked if, given the greater land space available at the site now
proposed, we could return to the possibility of having a consolidation with Greyhound.
Brett Cross, Mariners Cove, expressed concerns about the lack of studies concerning the benefit
cost analysis of the transit center and felt the current site on Osos Street, with improvements, was
the way to go.
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Pierre Rademaker, San Luis Obispo, asked Council to continue this item to a future date, allowing
time for the Downtown Design Team and Business Improvement Association to review the new
proposal.
After a brief discussion on exploring additional downtown locations, this item was continued to
u_ Tuesday, June 4, 1996. (General consensus.)
9:52 pm. There being no further business to come before the City Council and Capital
Improvement Board, Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting to the Tuesday, May 14, 1996 at 4:00 p.m.
In the'Council Hearing Room.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 5121196
Kim /gondoCAssistant City Clerk
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STUDY SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
- -1 - TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1996 - 4:00 P.M.
CITY HALL - COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman, Vice
Mayor Dodie Williams and Mayor Allen Settle
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Ken Hampian, Assistant City
Administrative Officer; Diane Reynolds, City Clerk Secretary; Cindy
Clemens, Assistant City Attorney; Arnold Jonas, Community
Development Director, John Mandeville, Long -Range Planning
Manager, Neil Haviik, Natural Resources Manager; Glen Matteson,
Associate Planner
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no public comments.
Mayor Settle stepped down due to a conflict of interest, and asked Vice Mayor Williams to conduct
the meeting.
STUDY SESSION
1. CREEK SETBACK ORDINANCE (File No. 596)
Council considered a Creek Setback Ordinance.
Glen Matteson. Associate Planner, provided an overview of the proposed Creek Setback Ordinance.
Vice Mayor Williams opened Council discussion.