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10. WASTEWATER CHARGES FOR COMMERCIAL. PROPERTIES USING WELLS (File No. 523)
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Council held a public hearing to consider requiring all commercial properties using private well
water which discharges to the existing sewer system to install water meters on the wells for the
purpose of assessing commercial sewer charges:
John Moss, Utilities Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Mike Spangler spoke representing Crown Plating, stating that small business owners would bear
too great a cost if this ordinance is enacted.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Romero to Introduce Ordinance No. 1307 requiring installation
of water meters for the purpose of assessing commercial sewer. charges; motion carried (5 -0).
11. � RECYCLING AND GREEN WASTE .COLLECTION FRANCHISE (File No. 142)
Public hearing to consider granting franchises for residential curbside recycling and green waste
collection.
•• John Moss, Utilities Director, presented the report. -
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
A representative of the San Luis Garbage Company, stated that the problem in providing enough
green waste containers.is being addressed and should be solved by the end of the week
1 Diane Hull, San Luis Obispo, stated she is in favor of recycling, but the green waste bin is too large
for her needs. - r
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. ...._.
After discussion, moved by Smith/Williams to introduce Ordinance No. 1308 to print granting
franchises to San Luis Garbage Company; motion carried (5-0).
12. SANTA ROSA STREET BRIDGE (File No. 93-44)
Council held a public hearing to consider the environmental determination for the Santa Rosa
Street Bridge replacement, Spec. No. 93 -44E.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing, and having no requests to speak, closed the public
hearing.
After discussion, moved by Williams /Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8579 approving a mitigated
negative declaration of environmental impact for the Santa Rosa Street Bridge Replacement; motion
carried (5 -0). . . .. - '
Vice Mayor Williams asked that the record indicate that her no vote on item 8 was because she
thought ordinance was excessive, but she believes there is a need for a demolition ordinance.
10:35 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle
adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, September 3, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library Community, 995
Palm Street
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1996 - 6:00 P.M.
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM - 995 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;
Bonnie Gawf, City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer;
John Moss, Utilities Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Arnold Jonas,
Community Development Director, Bill Statler, Finance Director; Paul
LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director; Linda Fitzgerald, Recreation
Supervisor
STUDY SESSION
SS1. CAL POLY ATHLETIC FACILITIES (File No. 1162)
Paul LeSage, Parks lli Recreation Director, gave a brief staff report and introduced Robin Baggett
of Cal Poly, who presented details of the project. '
Warren Baker. Cal Poly President, spoke about the dual use & dual purposes of the proposed
sports facilities.
John McCutcheon, Cal Poly Athletic Director, gave a brief history of how the scope of the project
was established.
Jeff Marcowitz, Project Management Associates, proposed a partnership of three entities: Cal Poly
University, ASI Recreational Sports, and the City of San Luis Obispo. He suggested that
collaboration with other agencies, such as the local school district, county, etc., might be
appropriate.
Chris Clark, Fugro, detailed key issues of the EIR involving water shed resouces and biology,
agricultural issues, noise, light and glare.
Scott Schell, Associated Engineers, spoke about the traffic and circulation issues which would be
identified in the EIR.
Frank Lebens, Vice President Administration, spoke about agricultural impacts of the project,
stating that the location minimizes those impacts.
Jeff Marcowitz, detailed the budget estimates based on the master plan documents and gave
estimates for developing fields only, without the stadium.
Frank Lebens spoke about the possibilities of obtaining tax exempt financing. '
Jeff Marcowitz presented an anticipated schedule for the project, stating that EIR and mitigations
are scheduled to be completed before design work begins. He said that fields should be complete
by September 1997; stadiums by April 1998.
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Jason Brooks. ASI Leadership, stated that the students had increased their fees to help pay.
Bill Thoma. Past President of SLO Chamber, spoke about the economic and social benefits the
project would have for the community.
Robin Baa4ett, summarized and asked Council to direct staff to work with financial advisors at Cal
Poly.
Mayor Settle opened the floor for public comment.
Tim O'Keefe, 9985 Old Morro Road, spoke in opposition to funding support or enlargement of
athletic facilities.
Richard Kranzdorf, 160 Graves, voiced concerns regarding environmental and neighborhood issues
and urged Council to look at the entire package.
Rollie McCormick, 1190 Fletcher, spoke in favor of the project and asked Council to seriously
consider it.
Dow Hendry. 1594 Frambuesa, spoke in favor of the project, stating that additional sports fields
are necessary.
Having no further requests to speak, Mayor Settle closed the floor to public comment.
John Dunn, CAO stated that while the fields fit into the parks master plan, the question comes
down to the financial participation of the City. He outlined the normal processes for the budget
development and adoption, stating that the time frame would be January or February before the
matter could be addressed by Council.
Mayor Settle suggested that staff be directed to work with Cal Poly & come back with a study
session to look at financing mechanisms & environmental questions, as well as other participants.
After discussion, council concurred to direct staff to work with Cal Poly to study financing
mechanisms for the project, environmental issues, the possibility of including other agencies in
the financing options and to encourage maximum public participation in the entire process; then
to return the results to Council as early as feasible.
Mayor Settle adjourned the Study Session at 7:30 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting, which
convened at 7:45 p.m. He noted for the record that all Council Members were present.
Nicole Coker and representatives of the San Luis Obispo County Tobacco Control Program
presented the City Council with signatures thanking the City for six smoke -free years.
Corrine Kotta and Deborah Holley, representing the Taste of San Luis Obispo, accepted a
proclamation honoring A Taste of San Luis Obispo Day on September 11, 1996.
Mayor Settle read a proclamation honoring Constitution week.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
No one spoke under the public comment portion.of the meeting.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Romero indicated that he would be voting no on item C2, and Mayor Settle stated
that he would be abstaining on that item.
Council Member Romero asked that item C4 be removed from the consent calendar for a separate
vote and noted that he believes the ordinance regulations are still to onerous and that he will be
opposing the ordinance. Vice Mayor Williams stated that she will also be voting no on that item.
Moved by Smith/Williams to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer, with the exception of C4; motion carried (5 -0).
Moved by Roalman/Smith to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1306; motion carried (3 -2, Romero,
Williams opposed).
C1. MINUTES
Council considered the minutes of:
Tuesday, August 20, 1996 at 4:00 P.M.;
Tuesday, August 20, 1996 at 5:30 P.M.; and
Tuesday, August 20, 1996 at 7:00 P.M.
C2. CREEK SETBACK ORDINANCE (File No. 596)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance to add creek setback standards to the
Zoning Regulations. (Continued from 4/16196, 5114/96, 6118196 and 7123196.)
Moved by Smith/Williams to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1302; motion carried (3 -1 -1,
Romero opposed, Settle abstaining).
C3. TEXT AMENDMENT — NIGHTCLUBS (File No. 462)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the text of the Zoning
Regulations to permit nightclubs in the Service Commercial (C -S) zone (TA 87 -96, ER 87 -96);
William Bogdan and Kenn Shaw, applicants. (Continued from 8/20196.)
Moved by Smith/Williams to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1305; motion carried (5 -0).
C4. DEMOLITION REGULATIONS AMENDMENTS (File No. 426)
Council considered of giving final passage to an ordinance amending the demolition regulations
by repealing Chapter 15.36 and creating Appendix Chapter 1— Demolition and Moving of Buildings
to the Uniform Building Code. (Continued from 8120/96.)
Moved by Roalman/Smith to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1306; motion carried (3 -2, Romero,
Williams opposed).
C5. WASTEWATER CHARGES FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES USING WELLS (File No. 523)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance requiring all commercial properties using
private well water which discharges to the existing sewer system to Install water meters on the
wells for the purpose of assessing commercial sewer charges. (Continued from 8120196.)
Moved by SmithfWilliams to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1307; motion carried (5 -0).
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C6. RECYCLING AND GREEN WASTE COLLECTION FRANCHISE (File No. 142)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance granting franchises for residential
curbside recycling and green waste collection. (Continued from 8120196.)
Moved by Smith/Williams to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1308; motion carried (5-0►.
C7. ANNUAL STATEMENTS OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES (File No. 261)
Council considered Annual Statements of Revenues and Expenditures from Development Impact
Fees (water, wastewater, transportation).
Moved by Smith/Williams to receive and file statements for 1995 -96; motion carried (5-0).
C8. ENHANCED PROMOTIONAL FUNDS (File No. 1051)
Council considered a Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC) recommendation to upgrade
tourism advertising "fulfillment' materials by including the Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Guide,
using $9,600 of Enhanced Promotional Funds and $7,400 of Community Promotion 1995 -96
carryover funds.
Moved by Smith/Williams to approve PCC recommendation and authorize the Mayor to execute an
amendment increasing the Barnett, Cox and Associates contract by $17,000 to cover the cost of
the upgraded "fulfillment" package; motion carried (").
ILIAISON REPORTS
CLR1. Council Member Smith reported on a meeting with the Student Community Liaison
Committee for Cuesta and Cal Poly to address noise issues that typically arise during the
opening weeks of the school year.
CLR2. Council Member Romero reported that the City Selection Committee has appointed City
Manager Fuson and Police Chief Jim Gardiner to the Oversight Committee for AB 3229
Funds.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PARK ORDINANCE REVISIONS (File No. 802)
Council held a public hearing to consider revisions to the existing Park Regulations.
Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the staff report, summarizing the ordinance,
stating that most of the amendments were clean -up issues, with one new section being added
regarding rollerblading and skateboarding.
Linda Fitzgerald, Recreation Supervisor, briefly summarized some of the proposed changes.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Christine Mulholland, SLO, stated concerns about Section 12.20.120, stating.that Council should
leave current language prohibiting motors larger than 1 h.p. on Laguna Lake; and, regarding
Section 12.20.130, she would like alternative activities explored for rollerbladers.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
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Paul LeSaae clarified that electric motors are not measured in horsepower, and a limit of 5 m.p.h.
should address the issue. He stated that the prohibitions regarding skateboarding /rollerblading
are based on experience with recurring damage to facilities and dangers to the skaters.
After discussion, moved by Williams /Smith to introduce ordinance to print approving a negative
declaration of environmental impact and amending the City Park Regulations of the Municipal Code
to correct outdated references, clarify areas of enforcement, moving Sections 12.40.020 and
12.20.120, and defining skateboarding, rollerblading and rollerskating activity in City Park areas;
motion carried (5 -0).
On the suggestion of Vice Mayor Williams Council directed staff to seek alternative facilities for
aggressive in line -skaters and bring the issue back to Council at a future meeting.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. PRADO DAY CENTER LEASE (File No. 1046)
Council considered a lease between the City and the Interfaith Coalition for the Homeless regarding
the Prado Day Center.
Jim Gardiner. Police Chief, presented the staff report, giving a history of the agreements and
recommended approval.
After discussion, moved by Smith/Williams to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the lease;
motion carried (5 -0). ,
3. TRANSIT SERVICE AND FUNDING (File No. 541)
Council considered appointing two Council Members to work with staff on the various service and
funding alternatives available to the City as a result of the coming shortfalls in Federal funding and
a potential reduced contribution by Cal Poly.
John Dunn. CAO, presented the staff report.
After discussion, moved by Romero /Smith to appoint Council Member Roalman and Vice Mayor
Williams to work with staff on transit service and funding issues; motion carried (5 -0).
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting at 8:35 p.m. to Thursday, September 12, 1996 at 11:30 a.m. in the Library Conference
Room, 995 Palm Street.
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