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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Bill Roalman, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice
Mayor Kathy Smith, and Mayor Allen K. Settle
City Staff:
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attomey;
Bonnie Gawf, City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative.
Officer; Bill Statier, Finance Director; John Moss, Utilities Director;
Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Wayne Peterson, City
Engineer; Joe McDermott, Streets Supervisor; Sue Saasch,
Administrative Analyst; Ron Munds, Utilities Conservation
Coordinator
PUBLIC COMMENT
PC7. Steve McGrath, SLO, stated that he received a ticket for having a couch on his front
porch, and asked that the law be changed so the matter could be addressed by a change in
the current rules. City Attorney Jorgensen explained that the ordinance is enforced on a
complaint basis only, and that outdoor -style furniture is allowed on porches. Council referred
the matter to staff.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
CLR1. Council Member Romero reported that he and the Mayor met with officials
from Paso Robles this morning regarding the Nacimiento project and the completion of the
EIR. He said that they sounded amenable to participating in the completion of the
supplemental EIR process.
CLR2. Council Member Romero reported on SLOCOG and SLORTA activities, saying
that $900,000 has been approved for South Higuera Street widening.
CLR3. Vice Mayor Smith reported on the SLO Downtown Association meeting,
stating that they discussed continued involvement in the Prado Day Center in the form of fund
raising, a proposed increase in Thursday night activity (TNA) fees, and the 15"' anniversary of
TNA on June 11. She stated that commercial recycling is a controversial issue for the
Association.
STUDY SESSION ITEMS
1. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (File No. 533.1)
Council considered the Pavement Management Plan.
Public Works Director McCluskey introduced the item. City Engineer Peterson and Streets
Supervisor McDermott explained the Micro PAVER system for pavement management and
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specific field inspection results. City Engineer Peterson explained the costs associated
' with improving the overall condition of. the streets.-' He reviewed policy recommendations
and Roadway Design Criteria contained in the Pavement Management Plan. Staff presented
the implementation plan and the recommended funding levels.
Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment, and having no requests to speak,
returned discussion to the Council.
Council discussed how priorities for specific streets were developed.
After discussion, moved by Romero/Wiliams to 1) adopt Resolution No. 8787 approving the
1998 Pavement Management; 2) amend the 1997 -98 Budget by appropriating $200,000 from
the General Fund for street maintenance design services; and, 3) direct staff to include
implementation of all Plan components in the 1998 -99 Budget, including an additional
$863,000 for an enhanced pavement effort and $285,500 for implementation of remaining
Plan components; motion carried (5 -0).
2. SOLID WASTE SERVICES PLAN (File No. 524)
Council considered rate structure changes of the Solid Waste Services Plan.
Utilities Director Moss introduced the staff report. Utilities Conservation Coordinator
Munds explained proposed residential service levels and residential solid waste rate
structure.
Administrative Analyst Baasch presented the proposed Commercial Refuse Rate Structure
' and implementation of a commercial recycling program. She explained the importance of
meeting AB 939 goals by resolving inconsistencies in the current rate structure.
Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment.
Steve McGrath, Ralco, stated that he supports the proposed rate structure and applauds the
staff report He said the proposed rates for orange bags should be lower.
Tom Martin, Controller for San Luis Garbage, agreed with the previous speaker, and noted
that having Cal Poly included as a customer has been an advantage in the past.
Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council.
Council discussed the cost - per - gallon of the various service levels, and whether it would be
advantageous to increase the cost per gallon as the usage increases. There was
consensus among the majority not to do so.
After discussion, moved by Smith/Romero to provide conceptual approval of, and direct
staff to present to affected businesses and residents: 1) modifications to the residential
solid waste service rate structure incorporating previously approved service options and in
accordance with adopted rate structure and solid waste program goals; 2) modifications to
the commercial refuse rate structure to establish a rate structure based on volume and
frequency of collection in accordance with adopted rate structure and solid waste program
goals; and, 3) implementation of a volume based commercial recycling fee to be set at 25%
' of the commercial refuse rate for a comparable volume, implementation of a base fee for
commercial recycling program services, and a per bag fee for office paper and polystyrene
collection; motion carried (4- 1,Roalman opposed).
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 14, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting at 9:30 p.m. to Tuesday, April 21, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 515198
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nnie L. Gawf
City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, APRIL 21,1998- 6:15P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members '
Present: Council Members Bill Roalman, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor
Kathy Smith, and Mayor Allen Settle
City Staff
Present: Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Mike
McCluskey, Public Works Director; Ann Slate; Personnel Director
City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue:
CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8
Property: 879 Morro Street
Negotiating Parties: City of San Luis Obispo:
John Moss and Mike McCluskey
Property Owner Representatives:
John Rossetti
Negotiation: Whether to Acquire
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Gov. Code.Sec. 54957.6
Agency Negotiator. Ann Slate
Unrepresented Employees: Department Heads