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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO to be approved
TUESDAY,AUGUST 20,1991 -7:00 P.M. at Councl theeft
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SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman,Councilmembers Peg Pinard,Penny Rappa,Jerry Reiss and
Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: None
City Stats
Present: John Dann,City Administrative Officer,Sen Hampian,Assistant City Administrative
Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas,
Community Development Director,Jim Gardiner,Police Chief; Dave Romero,Public
Works Director,Bill Hetland,Utilities Director,Alison Lloyd,Administrative Analyst;
Dave Elliott,Administrative Analyst;Linda Asprion, Revenue Manager
PUBLIC COMMENT
P.C1. Scott Bird expressed concern about the City's policy regarding the recycling contract.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Rapp/Roalman. the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer with the exceptions of C-2 and C-10 as noted.
C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Moved by Rauna/Roalman (S-0),the following minutes were approved as amended:
Tuesday,May 7, 1991 at 7:00 p.m.,and
Tuesday,July 2, 1991 at 7:00 pm.
C-2 SURPLUS PROPERTY (File No.165)
Council considered declaring vehicles listed in the packet as surplus property.
Mayor Dunin expressed concern that the equipment might not be ready for replacement at this time.
After brief discussion, moved by Raim Roalman to adopt Resolution No.7017 (3-2, Councilmember Pinard
and Mayor Dunin voting no) to declare the property listed in Exhibit A as surplus and approving its sale or
disposal as recommended by staff.
C-3 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENT- PHASE III (File No. P-38S)
Moved by Ranna/Roalman (5-0) to 1) approve plans and specifications for "Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvement (Phase III): Digester#3 Repair," City Plan No. P-38S,estimated to cost$53,000; 2) authorize
staff to advertise for bids; and 3) authorize the City Administrative Officer to award Agreement No. A-117-
91-CA to the lowest responsible bidder within engineer's estimate.
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CA STREET RECONSTRUCTION & RESURFACING (File No. R-01A)
Moved by Ranpa/Roalman (5-0) to 1) approve cooperative agreement (Agreement No. A-118-91-CC) and
authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement;2) approve plans and specifications for"Street Reconstruction
and Resurfacing Project,"City Plan No.R-01A,estimated to cost$1,021,410 without contingencies;3) authorize
staff to advertise for bids; and 4) authorize the City Administrative Officer to award Agreement No. A-119-
91-CA to the lowest responsible bidder within engineer's estimate.
C-5 1991 CHIP SEAL PROGRAM (File No. R-04A)
Moved by Rapp/Roalman (5-0) to award Agreement No. A-110-91-CA to Harold D. Peterson in the amount
of$169,000 for 1991 Chip Seal Program, City Plan No. R-04A.
C-6 BONDING AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (File No. 181.1)
Moved by RapnajRoalman (5-0) to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1196 deleting bonding and amending
liability insurance requirements for transportation permits.
C-7 TRANSIT AGREEMENT (File No.541)
Moved by Ranpa/Roalman(5-0)to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a transit agreement(Agreement
No.A-120-91-CC)between the trustees of California State University,California Polytechnic University and the
City of San Luis Obispo for the route subsidy of SLO Transit in the amount of$135,132 for FY 1991-92.
C-8 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT(File No.541)
Moved by Raona/Roalman(5-0)to adopt Resolution No.7018 ratifying the San Luis Obispo Area Coordinating
Council Joint Powers Agreement (A-121-91-CC) regarding matters of transit and transportation.planning
between the City and member cities and the County,and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City.
C-9 TIME EXTENSION-TRACT 1673 (File No. 410)
Moved by Rauua/Roalman (5-0) to adopt Resolution No. 7019 granting a one-year extension to file the final
map for Tract 1673, a commercial condominium to be built at 3440 South Higuera Street; San Luis Creek
Associates,subdivider/owner.
C-10 WATER TREATMENT PLANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT (File No. 517)
Council considered an amendment to the contract with Black and Veatch Engineers for the design phase of the
Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Expansion in an amount not to exceed$35,000 as recommended.
Councilman Reiss was concerned that the plans had been completed so far prior to being approved.
After additional discussion,moved by Pinard/Dunin (5-0) to continue this item for additional report. Motion
carried unanimously.
C-11 ANNUAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE DELEGATE (File No.362)
Moved by Ranua/Roalman (5-0) to appoint Mayor Dunin as a voting delegate and Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman
as alternate to the Annual League Conference to take place in San Francisco October 13 through 16, 1991.
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APPOINTMENTS
Al. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (File No. 123)
Council considered five appointments to the newly formed Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Mayor Dunin reviewed the agenda report stating that the Council had taken action at its meetings of May 7,
1991 and June 24, 1991 to form a Bicycle Advisory Technical Ad Hoc Committee. The committee had been
decided to be modeled after the Eugene, Oregon approach and would be charged with the following:
1. prioritize and recommend amendments to the 1985 Bicycle Facilities Plan and return to Council for
approval;
2. review funding opportunities,including Proposition 116 and others; and
3. evaluate the need for a permanent bicycle or alternate transportation committee.
The Council Liaison Subcommittee Dunin/Roalman interviewed 12 applicants.
Terry Sanville, staff' representative until the Bicycle Coordinator was appointed, also participated in the
interviews.
The'Council Liaison Subcommittee citizen recommendations were:
Wes Conner
Jamie Lopes
Richard Marshall
Gary Sims
Wayne Williams
He stated the CAO staff recommendations were:
Bicycle Coordinator (appointment forthcoming)
Terry Sanville (program responsibility)
John Rawles (Traffic Engineer)
Bruce LaHargoue (Police Traffic Sergeant)
Dave Pierce (Public Works Project Coordinator)
The appointments would expire on March 31, 1993.
Councilwoman Pinard stated that she would be more comfortable with the recommendations if either a woman
was on the committee or at least some individual who was not a bicyclist but who might be able to give input
as to ways to encourage non-bicyclists to become riders.
Councilman Reiss was concerned with the staff recommendation of Mr.Sanville and encouraged the position
be filled with someone representing the non-bicyclists.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Rama to approve the committee as recommended including the five
points as further discussed which included four ways to encourage and promote persons who are not bicyclists
to become riders and five to review and recommend approval of short term bicycle projects. Motion failed (2-
3, Councilmembers Pinard/Reiss/Dunin voting no).
Moved by Pinard/Reiss (5-0) to approve the Citizen's Ad Hoc Committee as recommended by the Council
Liaison Subcommittee with terms to expire March 31, 1993. Motion carried unanimously.
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Moved by Pinard/Dunin(S-0)to ask for further review and recommendation by the City Administrative Officer
relative to the recommended staff appointments and report back. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS (File No.533)
Council held a public hearing to confirm costs for sidewalk construction and repair under the 1911 Act.
Dave Romero.Public Works Director,reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt
the resolution amended as of 5:00 p.m.for those property owners who had already paid or Identified a 3-year
installment plan.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against the proposed recommendation.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Moved byRoalman/Ranna to adopt Resolution No.7020 (S-0) confirming costs of curb,gutter,and sidewalks
with an amendment to continue property at 406 Ferrini Road for additional report by staff.
2. GARBAGE SERVICE RATE AD IJSTMENTS (File No. 142)
Council held a public hearing to consider increasing San Luis Garbage services rates by 189o' effective with the
first billing period atter September 1. 1991.
Dave Elliott.Administrative Analyst, reviewed the staff report and explained the need for the 18% increase.
He reviewed what he considered esI ordinary and consequential cost increases as allowed by the franchise.
He stated the primary fee adjustment was due to increased general tipping fees at Cold Canyon Landrdl,
additional insurance costs,residential customers selecting economy service as opposed to the economy service
bags,and the number of economy service customers going to the lower cost service bags.
Tom Martin. representing San Luis Garbage,spoke in support of the rate increase and explained that many
of the fee Increases were required to go back to reimburse County and State agencies as a result of new
regulations.
Mavor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Roy Han tL 56S Lawrence Drive, urged the Council to be more concerned about ways to address asphalt
recycling and recycling of curbs,gutters,and sidewalks.
Tom Harrington responded that it was being worked on.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Atter brief discussion,moved by Reiss/Rauna to adopt Resolution No.2010 (3-2,Councilmembers Pinard and
Roalman voting no)to increase San Luis Garbage rates by 189x' effective the first billing period atter September
1, 1991 as recommended.
835.p.m. Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
855 p.m. City Council reconvened,all Councilmembers present.
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Tuesday,August 20, 1991 -7.00 pm.
3. WATER&WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE (File No.517)
Council held a public hearing to consider establishing water and wastewater development impact fees
establishing fee amounts to be effective November 2, 1991.
Bill Statler,Finance Director,reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council introduce an
ordinance to print establishing water and wastewater development impact fees and adopt a resolution
establishing fee amounts to be effective November 2, 1991. He stated that implementing the water and
wastewater development impact fees has been the subject of in depth discussion over the past four years and
was consistent with the recommendations from various Council financial adopted documents and community
groups. The proposed fees had been calculated under the stringent requirements of the AB 1600 which requires
that a "reasonable relationship' must exist between the need and the cost for a public facility and the
development on which the fee is imposed. The recommended fee for a single family residence is $2,628 for
water facilities and $2,218 for wastewater facilities. These fees would be deposited into separate water and
wastewater impact fee accounts and would be used only to pay for facilities and improvement items identified
in the impact fee studies.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Jerry Holland.3188 Flora Street,spoke against the proposed fee increase citing the high level of costs required
to build new residential units. It was his estimation that it would raise the cost of any new home by no less
than$10,000.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Reiss expressed concern about the added expense and that this was flying in the face of trying to
provide low income housing.
After discussion,moved by RoalmgfRanua to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1200 (3-2, Councilmembers
Reiss/Dunin voting no)providing for water and wastewater connection fees for all new development and adopt
Resolution No. 7022 (3-2, Councilmembers Reiss/Dunin voting no) setting forth water and wastewater
connection fees, providing for the collection and adjustment of said connection, identifying facilities and
improvements to be funded by the fees,and establishing a relationship between fees and types of new
development as recommended by staff.
4. APPEAL,3249 BROAD STREET (File No.407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Champ Massey of a Planning Commission action to
deny a request to delete Condition#6 of approved Use Permit 1475 to allow a car sales lot on the west side of
Broad Street near Orcutt Road.
Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation
to support the Planning Commission's action and deny the request
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Champ Massex, appellant, 844 El Cerrito Court, spoke in support of his appeal and felt he had done more
than what should be required to protect the drainage channel at the rear of his site.
Brent Wissev. 1401 Higuera Street,representing the applicant,also spoke in favor of the appeal.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
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After brief discussion,moved by Ranna/Roalman to adopt Resolution No.7023 (4-1,Mayor Dunin voting no)
to uphold the Planning Commission's action denying the request and upholding the Planning Commission
action as recommended.
5. WATER RECLAMATION IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM (File No.517)
Council held a public hearing to consider the water reclamation implementation program and of establishing
City policy to prioritize the use of reclaimed water.
Bill Hetland. Utilities Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a
resolution establishing City policy regarding the use of reclaimed water with emphasis on the use of offsetting
potable water demand for non-potable use and each reclaimed water project as a cost effective project when
compared to the development of a new potable water source. He then gave a listing of the new priority which
includes:
CATEGORY I
A. EXISTING EitlUGATION/NON-POTABLE WATER USERS WITH CONNECTION TO CITY WATER
SYSTEM
B. EXISTING IRRIGATION/NON-POTABLE USE THAT IS WITHIN THE URBAN RESERVE LINE(URL),
WITH OR WITHOUT A CONNECTION TO THE CITY WATER SYSTEM WHICH EMPLOY A PRIVATE
WELL TO SUPPLY OR AUGMENT THEIR NON-POTABLE WATER REQUIREMENTS
C. MAINTAINING CREEK FLOW FOR EXISTING INSTREAM USES AND INCIDENTAL
GROUNDWATER RECHARGE
CATEGORY II
A. NEW IRRIGATION/NON-POTABLE USERS WITHIN THE URL
B. OUTSIDE OF THE URL IRRIGATION/NON-POTABLE USERS THAT MAINTAIN OR ENHANCE
AGRICULTURE OF OPEN SPACE
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Keith Guruee. representing R.R.M. Design, asked the Council to consider Including properties inside and
outside the Urban Reserve Lane now zoned for agriculture and make it available for preserving the agricultural
lands in considering future reclamation plans for private sources.
After discussion,moved by RaMlll fss to adopt Resolution No.7024 (5-0) establishing City policy regarding
the use of reclaimed water as recommended.
BUSINESS ITEMS
6. PROMOTIONAL CONTRACT(File No:1051)
Council considered the recommendation from the Promotional Coordinating Committee for the 1991-1993
Advertising Contract
Alison Lloyd.Administrative Analyst,briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council,
after considering the PCC's recommendations,authorize the Mayor to execute a 2-year contract with SJ Francis
and Associates as recommended.
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Dan Pittaway.Chairman of the PCC,also spoke in support of the recommendation of SJ Francis.
Sally Francis. 1131 Vista Del Ago,stated she was available for questions.
Patty Brown.Vice President of the PCC,also spoke in support.
Councilwoman Pinard expressed a concern that there needs to be a better program for the amount of money
that is currently being spent She would like to see a fresh approach taken on this type of contract.
Councilman Roalman stated he could support the PCC recommendations.
Councilman Reiss also felt the program needed a different approach and would suggest support of a one year
contract keeping this in mind.
After additional discussion, moved by Reiss nin to approve a one year contract (A-122-91-CC) with SJ
Francis and Associates as amended. Motion carried (4-1,Councilwoman Pinard voting no).
7. WATER OPERATIONAL PLAN (File No.527)
Council considered the 1991-92 Water Operational Plan.
Dae to the lateness of the hour,this item was continued without discussion to the next available meeting.
& CITY HALL RENOVATION (File No.571)
Council considered the downstairs City Hall renovation project and a budget amendment request transferring
$197,000 from the capital outlay control account to the City Hall renovation and refurbishing account
Due to the lateness of the hour,this item was continued without discussion to the next available meeting.
9. ELKS LANE BRIDGE (File No.L-10H)
Council considered a'Bridge Replacement Project-Elks Lane at San Luis Obispo Creek,' City Plan No.
1-101L estimated to be funded 85%by the State's Bridge Replacement Fund, the City's share for construction
of the project is$90,000.
Dae to the lateness of the hour, and upon general consensus, this item was continued without discussion to
the next available meeting.
11..05 pm There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the
meeting to Tuesday,August 27, 1991 at 7:00 pm.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
PV:s1 Pam Voges, City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Draft Minutes
TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 3. 1991 -7:00 P.M. to be approved
COUNCIL CHAMBERS -CITY HALL-990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA at Council Meeting
ROLL CALL of
Councilmembers
Present Vice Mayor Bill Roalman,Councilmembers Peg Pinard,Penny Rappa,Jerry Reiss and
Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: None
City Stat[
Present: John Dann,City Administrative Officer,Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative
Officer, Jett Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Cleric Arnold Jonas,
Community Development Director, Bob Neumann, Fire Chief, Dave Romero, Public
Works Director,Bill Hetland,Utilities Director,Dave Elliott,Administrative Analyst;
Ron Munds,Water Conservation Coordinator,Glen Matteson,Associate Planner,Jan
DiLeo,Senior Planner
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment was received.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Reiss/Roalman (5-0) the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer with the exceptions of C4,C-5,C-0, C-7,C-8 and C-11 as noted.
C4 COUNCIL MINUTES
Moved by Reiss/Roalman (5-0).to approve the minutes for Monday,July 8, 1991 at 830 a.m.as submitted.
C-2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES
Moved by Reiss/Roalman (5-0) to approve contract pay estimates and change orders and order paid as
recommended.
C3 FETSIM GRANT PROGRAM (File No.773)
Moved by Reiss/Roalman to adopt Resolution No.7025 (5-0) authorizing the Public Works Director to apply
for funding from the 1992 Fuel Efficient Traffic Signal Management (FETSIM) Grant Program to reduce
unnecessary stops, delays and associated fuel consumption through the development of more effective traffic
signal timing plans as recommended.
C4 COASTAL DISTRICT (File No. 1102)
Moved by RaMR/Roalman (4.1, Councilman Reiss voting no) to authorize the Mayor to execute a letter on
behalf of the City Council in support of the request by the San Luis Obispo Area Coordinating Council to
support creation of a Coastal State Senate and Congressional District as recommended.
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C-5 GP 1442/PD 1518 -VILLA R (File No.462)
Moved by Ragua/Pinard (3-2,Councilman Reiss and Roalman absent) to give final passage to Ordinance No.
112Z approving a preliminary development plan and rezoning property at 843 Mutsuhito Avenue (Villa Rosa)
from M to R-3-PD as recommended;Stan and Elizabeth Bell,applicants (continued from 7/16/91,8/6/91 and
8/20/91).
C-6 GP/R 1500- LAUREL LANE (File No.462)
Moved by Rappa/Pinard (3-2,Councilman Reiss and Roalman absent) to give final passage to Ordinance No.
1198 rezoning property from M-S to R-3-S at 1190 laurel Lane as recommended;TRW,applicant (continued
from 8/6/91 and 8/20/91).
C-7 PD 1521 - McMILLAN AVENUE (File No.463)
Moved by Rapper/Pinard (3-2,Councilman Reiss and Roalman absent) to give final passage to Ordinance No.
11 approving rezoning from M to M-PD and prelimidary development plan allowing large offices at 2995
McMillan Avenue as recommended; Roger Brown and Jack Foster, owners (continued from 8/6/91 and
8/20/91).
C-8 WATER&WASTEWATER DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (File No.517)
Moved by Rapna/Roalman (3-2,Councilman Reiss and Mayor Dunin voting no) to give final passage to
Ordinance No. 1200 providing for water and wastewater connection fees for all new development as
recommended.
C-9 UMTA DISCRETIONARY GRANT (File No.549)
Moved by Reiss/Roalman to adopt Resolution No.7026 (5-0) authorizing staff to apply for a new Urban Mass
Transportation (UMTA) Section 18 Discretionary Grant to purchase one transit coach as recommended.
C-10 UMTA APPORTIONMENT GRANT (File No.549)
Moved by Reiss/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 7027 (5-0) authorizing staff to apply for an Urban Mass
Transportation (UMTA) Section 18 Apportionment Grant for the Bus Stop Improvement Program as
recommended.
C-11 HYDROELECTRIC FACILITY ACOUISMON (File No. 168)
Moved by Ranua/Roalman (3-2, Councilwoman Pinard and Mayor Dunin voting no) authorizing: 1) staff to
negotiate an agreement (A-127-91-CC) with Energy Partners in the amount of$168,000 for the purchase of the
130 HW hydroelectric facility;and 2)approval transfer of funds in the amount of$168,000 from Groundwater
Development Phase III to fund the purchase as recommended.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. SIGN APPEAL- PRADO CENTER (File No.424)
Council held a public hearing to consider. an appeal by Stephen Barasch of an Architectural Review
Commission action to deny a height exception for a monument sign,and deny use of tenant names for a multi-
tenant building located at 225 Prado Road (continued from 7/16/91).
Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation
that Council adopt a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the ARC's action as recommended.
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Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Stephen Bausch,appellant, spoke in support of his appeal.
Bob Benton, representing Red Cross, urged that their sign be allowed on the monument rather than on the
building.
Wallace Glenton, developer and also a tenant,spoke in favor of the signage for Red Cross as requested.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After brief discussion,moved by Roalman/Dunin to grant approval of the tenant monument sign within existing
sign standards and allow the tenant's names on the first floor on either the monument sign or the building.
Motion failed (2-3,Councilmembers Pinard/Rappa/Reiss voting no).
Atter additional discussion,moved by RaRpa/Pinard to refer this item to the Architectural Review Commission
for reconsideration due to the substantial number of changes proposed in the project. Motion carried (4-1,
Mayor Dunin voting no).
2. WATER OPERATIONAL PLAN (File No. 517)
Council considered 1991-92 Water Operational Plan.
Bill Hetland.Utilities Director,reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that the Council continue
its water management program of new supply development and water conservation and the Council 1) receive
and file the 1991-92 Water Operational Plan; 2) implement a multi-activity program, including acceptance of
a loan of 1,000 acre feet of water from Cal Poly,and defer the desalination decision to April, 1993;3) modify
Action Levels to a three stage system (15%,35%and 5091b levels) to be implemented on a yearly basis depending
on reservoir storage status; 4) continue the City's water conservation program; 5) work with the County to
expedite the implementation process for the Nacimiento Project.
After brief discussion, moved by Rapua/Reiss (5-0) to approve the staff recommendations as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
8:45 p.m Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
8:55 p.m. City Council reconvened; all Councilmembers present.
3. NACIMIENTO SUBSCRIPTIONS (File No.517)
Council considered tentative subscriptions of 4,390 acre feet for the Nacimiento Project.
Bill Hetland.Utilities Director,reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council support the
4,390 acre feet per year water from the project.
After brief discussion, moved Roalman/Rappa (5-0) staff directed to request a tentative subscription as
recommended.
4. URBAN WATER MOA (File No.517)
Council considered a Memorandum of Understanding regarding Urban Water Conservation in California and
the implementation of"Best Management Practices," 16 conservation measures that would yield reliable water
savings and help insure short and long-term water supplies.
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Bill Hetland. Utilities Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council
approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the MOA and implement the best management practices as
recommended.
Moved by Ranua/Reiss(5-0)to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the"Memorandum of Understanding"
regarding urban water conservation and the implementation of the "Best Management Practices" as
recommended. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Dunin requested quarterly reports from staff on the sixteen measures.
S. HANSEN& GULARTE CREEKS DIVERSION PROJECT (File No.517)
Council considered the draft Environmental Impact Report of the Hansen&Gularte Creeks Diversion Project.
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that
Council consider the draft E.I.R.and determine whether or not to proceed with additional studies or permit
applications. •
After brief discussion, moved by Dunin/Roalman (5-0) to table this item indefinitely. Motion carried
uuanimonsly.
6. ELKS LANE BRIDGE (File No.L-10H)
Council considered 'Bridge Replacement Project- Elks Lane at San Luis Obispo Creek," Cily Plan
No.L-10-H.estimated to be funded 85%by the State's Bridge Replacement fund with estimated City share for
construction of the project of$90,000 (continued from 8/20/91).
Dave Romero. Public Works Director, reviewed the staff report with the recommendation that Council direct
staff to complete plans and replace the existing Elks Lane Bridge at San Luis Obispo Creek as recommended.
Moved by Reiss/Donin (5-0) to approve the staff recommendation as proposed.
7. PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN (File No. 1055)
The Council considered a recommendation by the Promotional Coordinating Committee to contribute $9,000
to the"Shop San Luis"campaign proposed by the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce.
At the request of the applicant, Chamber of Commerce, this item was continued without discussion.
& OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (File No. 123)
Council considered the composition of the Open Space Advisory Committee.
,Lan DiLeo.Long-Range Planner,reviewed the staff report with the recommendation that Council 1) approve
Exhibit 1 in terms of the list of organizations, neighborhoods, etc. in their packet; 2) in concept, approve a
committee that has between 10 and 17 members;and 3) direct the Community Development Department staff
to send the application form to those groups indicated in Exhibit 1,review the applications submitted,and come
back to the Council with recommendations.
Mayor Dunin expressed a concern that the committee should be limited to no more than five people, similar
to most other committees. He would like to see it as a technical subcommittee under the Parks & Recreation
Commission.
Councilwoman Pinard agreed with comments by Mayor Dunin.
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Councilwoman Randa stated that she could support the staff recommendation.
After additional discussion,moved by Mayor Dunin/Councilman Reiss (5-0),to defer this item to the Park and
Recreation Commission for implementation as recommended by staff with the exception that this come back
later as a consent item. Motion carried unanimously.
9. OPEN SPACE CONSULTANT (File No.462)
Council considered the use of a consultant for the Open Space Element Workshops for general input and
tinandal analysis.
Ian DiLeo.Long-Range Planner,reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council 1)approve
the use of a consultant to facilitate and organize Open Space Element workshops and,as necessary,advise staff
on various open space issues; 2) approve the use of a consultant to complete a financial analysis;3) approve
sole-sourcing the workshop contract;4) direct staff to negotiate the workshop contract for Council review and
approval;and 5) direct staff to prepare a RFP for the financial analysis for Council review and approval.
After discussion,moved by Ranna/Dunin (5-0) to approve the recommendation as submitted by staff. Motion
carried unanimously.
10. CITY HALL RENOVATION (File No.571)
Council considered a remodeling project for downstairs City Hall and a budget amendment request of$197,000
from the capital outlay control account to the City Hall renovation and refurbishing account (continued from
8/20/91).
Councilman Reiss expressed a concern that the project was not reduced as directed by the Council but rather
the accounting of the numbers was rearranged.
After additional discussion,moved by Reiss/Rana(5-0)to approve the City Hall downstairs renovation project
as recommended by stab Motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS
COMM 1. Staff directed to monitor the noise ambiance at Cisco's in Mission Placa.
COMM 2. Council supported a request by Councilman Roalman to agendize request for extended one day bus
service to Santa Maria for the Mineral Management Service hearings.
1030 pm There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the
meeting to Monday,September 16, 1991 at 830 a.m. in the library Community Room.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL
PVsI Pam Voges,City Clerk