HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/08/1998MINUTES
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
' CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ewan, Jan Howell Marx, Ken Schwartz, Vice
Mayor Dave Romero, and Mayor Allen K. Settle
City Staff:
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Lee Price, City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant City
Administrative Officer; Arnold Jonas, Community Development
Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director, Jim Gardiner, Police Chief;
Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike
McCluskey, Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and
Recreation Director; Carolyn Dominquez, Accounting Manager
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
San Luis Obispo Battalion Chiefs Association
Agency Negotiator: Ken Hampian
City Attorney Jorgensen reported that Council had authorized further negotiations.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
San Luis Obispo Confidential Employees
Agency Negotiator: Ann Slate
City Attorney Jorgensen reported that Council had authorized further negotiations and noted
that final action by the Council is pending.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PC1. Bob Burke, PG &E, distributed "Winter Watch ", a summary of winter storm
preparedness efforts. The Mayor requested follow up information regarding a recent power
outage in the community.
PRESENTATION
Pres1. Ron Regier, Director of the Performing Arts Center, submitted a written report (on file
with the City Clerk) and summarized information presented regarding the operating budget,
attendance, performances, activities and other special events. Major issues pending include
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equipment, maintenance and operational issues, and parking. Brief Council questions
followed.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOND (File No. 207 -03)
Council held a public hearing to consider City endorsement of a California Statewide
Communities Development Authority Equipment Only Purchase Program, Tax Exempt
Industrial Development Bonds for Ernie Ball, Inc. Diane Sheely, Economic Development
Manager presented the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Don McCaleb, representing Ernie Ball, Inc., spoke in support of the recommendation for
endorsement. He assured the Council that there is no liability to the City by endorsing the
bond.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to adopt Resolution No. 8877 expressing approval
for the issuance of tax exempt Industrial Development Bonds by the California
Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) Equipment Only Purchase
Program for Ernie Ball, Inc. in an amount not -to- exceed $600,000 for the financing of
new manufacturing equipment; motion carved 5:0.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. STATUS OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES (File No. 410 -01)
Council considered the status of major City goals and other council objectives.
CAO Dunn and Finance Director Statler introduced the item. Department heads provided
status of major city goals.
ACTION: Moved by Romero /Schwartz to approve the revised work programs as
appropriate; motion carried 5:0.
3. GOAL - SETTING PROCESS FOR 1999 -01 (File No. 410 -02)
CAO Dunn provided a summary of the goal- setting process. Don Maruska, who will serve
as the facilitator during the community workshops scheduled for the month of January
1999, outlined criteria for developing major city goals, which will include a high level of
public participation. He recommended that individual Council Members submit to staff in
writing ideas for major city goals. Staff will compile a list of all Council candidate goals into
one document. Council Member Marx proposed that the ranking system be modified by
removing the "0" category to eliminate the potential for two members of Council to "veto" a
candidate goal. Discussion ensued regarding the suggestion. .
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to approve the goal -setting process for 1999 -01, as
amended to include a rating system of scores ranging from 111 -to -011; motion carried
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4. FINANCIAL PLAN ORGANIZATION AND POLICIES (File No. 410 -01)
Finance Director Statler provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation to
approve new Financial Plan policies.
ACTION: Moved by SchwarizlRomero to approve new Financial Plan policies
relating to financial reporting, land -based financings and debt capacity; motion
carried 5:0.
5. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) AND ENDING FINANCIAL
RESULTS FOR 1997 -98 (File No. 410 -01)
Accounting Manager Dominguez provided an overview of the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) and ending financial results for 1997 -98. Kathy Niffenegger, from
the auditing firm of Glenn, Burdette, Phillips & Bryson, presented a summary of the audit
process.
Vice Mayor Romero voiced concern that fund balances exceed the percentages set by
policy and noted that sales tax revenue projections have for several years been too low. He
commented that there is, therefore, more money available for other purposes.
No formal action was required or taken.
6. GENERAL FISCAL OUTLOOK FOR 1991 -01 (File No. 410 -01)
Finance Director Statler provided an overview of the City's fiscal outlook, highlighting key
factors that impact the City's finances. Brief discussion ensued.
No formal action was required or taken.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting at 11:33 p.m. to Tuesday, December 15, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. in the Coun 'Chamber, 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 1/5/99
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Lee Price, C.M.C.
City Clerk