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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1993 - 9:00 AM
CONFERENCE ROOM - CITY /COUNTY LIBRARY - 995 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present:
Absent:
City Staff
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Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Roalman, Allen K. Settle,
Vice -Mayor Bill Roalman
Mayor Peg Pinard
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Diane Gladwell, City
Clerk; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Ken Hampian, Assistant
City Administrative Officer; Mike McCluskey, Public Works
Director, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Bill
Statler, Finance Director; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Ann Slate,
Personnel Director
There were no public comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
STUDY SESSION
1. ANNUAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE WRAP -UP
Council Members and staff reported and shared information on educational sessions attended during
the Annual League of California Cities Annual Conference. Topics discussed were Geographical
Information Systems (GIS), property tax negotiations, community involvement, housing element
issues, state and federal mandates, CEOA revisions, Brown Act revisions, Information Kiosks, the
Kettering Foundation Study, public participation, personnel issues, and planning issues. A video
entitled °Heart of the City" was shared that will be used for public service announcement on cable TV.
10:30 AM Council Member Settle left the meeting.
2. WATER RECLAMATION PROJECT - DRAFT EIR (File No. 521)
Council considered appropriating funds in the amount, of $65,000 from the Water Fund to the Water
Reclamation Project for contract services in support of the preparation of an EIR (continued from
10/26/93).
Dave Pierce. Water Projects Manager, and John Moss, Acting Utilities Director, reviewed the project.
Council discussed major issues including water rights, off -site storage, uses for the water, and
environmental report costs.
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Moved by Romero /Rapp@ to approve appropriation of funds; and approve and authorize the Mayor
to execute Agreement No. A- 83 -93-CC with Stetson Engineers, Inc., in the amount not to exceed
$30,000 for hydrologic services; motion carried (3 -0-2, Council Member Settle and Mayor Pinard
absent).
3. I N FOR MATT O N_I_S�U ES
Council considered issues relating to the City's remote access policy and long -range information
systems master planning.
John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, expressed concerns about hap - hazard growth and
recommended an information services master plan.
Diane Gladwell. City Clerk, supported providing Council Members computers to facilitate equal access
to information.
Bill Statler. Finance Director, expressed concerns about the ability to support computers for Council
Members.
After discussion, moved by Romero / Roalman to continue this item to date uncertain; motion carried
(3 -0-2, Council Member Settle and Mayor Pinard absent).
11:45 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Vice -Mayor Roalman
adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, November 9, 1993 at 7:00 PM.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
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Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1993 - 7:00 PM
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present:
Absent:
City Staff
Draft Minute -s
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Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Roalman, Allen K. Settle,
Vice -Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard
None
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Diane Gladwell, City
Clerk; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Ken Hampian, Assistant
City Administrative Officer; Arnold Jonas, Community
Development Director; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief-, Jim Gardiner,
Police Chief
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no public comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Settle /Raooa to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended; motion carried (5-0).
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Council considered the minutes of:
Tuesday, September 21, 1993 at 7:00 PM;
Tuesday, October 5, 1993 at 7:00 PM; and
Tuesday, October 12, 1993 at 7:00 PM
Moved by Settle /Raooa to waive oral reading and approve minutes; motion carried (5-0).
BUSINESS ITEMS
ECONOMIC STRATEGY TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS
Council considered the recommendations of the Economic Strategy Task Force (ESTF).
Charlie Fruit Chair of the ESTF, introduced members: David Blaine (not present), Lauren Brown, Bob
Davis (not present), Anne Dinshaw, (not present), Valerie Endres, Bert Forbes, Carol Gersten, Greg
Hind (not present), Harold Miossi, Mike Multari, Ray Nordquist, Dominic Perello, Wanda Strassburg,
and Pat Veesart. He described the background of the task force including the reasons to define a
proactive program.
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Lauren Brown explained the guiding principles the ESTF utilized.
Charlie Fruit summarized the recommendations which were segregated into topics. including
government, retail and commercial, tourism, industry, education, transportation, geography and
neighborhoods, and housing.
Pat Veesart presented a minority report, stating that he was not in agreement on three issues: 1) to
hire an Economic Stability Coordinator; 2) Central Coast Mall expansion; and 3) the Auto Center
expansion.
Charlie Fruit thanked all members of the task force.
Don Hubbard. 153 Broad Street, encouraged adoption of the recommendation.
Greg Moms 1122 Laurel Lane, supported the adoption of the recommendations and the use of the
Economic Stability Coordinator.
Carol Florence, representing the Business Coalition, urged the creation of an Economic Stability
Coordinator position and read a letter from Rosetti Company urging adoption.
Ned Rogoway. 1012 Pacific, reviewed a variety of issues and urged the hiring of a professional.
Andrew Merriam, 1350 Marsh Street, expressed gratitude the ESTF, urged streamlining of the
Architectural Review Commission, and an integrated effort at implementation.
Lorna Brown, President of the League of Women Voters, Box 4210, San Luis Obispo, expressed
concerns that the ESTF efforts were duplicative and confusing in relation to the general plan update
process and urged that the update be clearly assigned with an organization chart, and completed as
soon as possible. She urged acceptance, then the scheduling of hearings for more public discussion,
and stated their support of various recommendations.
John Cribb representing the San Luis Obispo Board of Realtors, 790 Islay, expressed amazement at
the consensus reached and supported moving expeditiously.
Gordon Jackson, 1750 Perfumo Canyon Road, urged adoption including the Economic Stability
Coordinator.
Dave Garth. 1046 San Luis Drive and Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in
support of the recommendations stating that they were well balanced. He stated the business
community would not be able to afford to hire an Economic Stability Coordinator.
Steve Barasch. 225 Prado Road #H;' spoke about the economic forecast showing the creation of jobs
diminishing, the jobs housing imbalance; and urged 'adoption.
Don Smith. 1111 Vista Lago, expressed concerns about water issues being excluded in the report, the
cost to the community of developing water sources, and urged the purchase of the Dalidio property
to ensure a water supply for the City.
Gary Fowler. 777 Mill Street, urged the downsizing of parking staff and the elimination of parking
meters in the downtown and the elimination of the utility tax in the business community.
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Gary Felsman, 2234 Santa Ynez, urged the incorporation of the Rocky Mountain Institute studies in
the General Plan and long -tern goals rather than "quick fixes ".
Dick Cleeves. President of the Business Improvement Association (BIA), 670 Higuera, urged the
utilization of the BIA's structure as a model for Economic Stability Coordinator position and urged
immediate action.
Maggie Cox, representing the San Luis Obispo Association of Manufacturers and Distributors, 270
Foothill Blvd., endorsed the report and summarized impacts of the manufacturers group on the
economy.
Patti Johnstone, 2025 Fixiini, stated she was impressed by the cohesiveness of the document and was
encouraged by the vision.
Keith Evans, 375 Foothill, spoke against annexation of land while buildings were vacant, supported
the courting of environmentally friendly businesses, and spoke against the development of a Costco
store, stating that the employees could not afford to live in town.
Meg Evans. 375 Foothill, spoke against a paid Economic Stability Coordinator and the development
of a Costco store.
Bill Thoma. 1663 Colina Court, spoke in support of the document, including the Economic Stability
Coordinator position.
Mark Brazil. 1343 Marsh Street, spoke in support of hiring a Economic Stability Coordinator to ensure
the long term expansion and attraction of appropriate businesses.
Charles Senn. 2840 El Cerrito Court, urged the adoption of the recommendations.
Cynthia Bosche. San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the minority report, and urged a seminar
conducted by the Rocky Mountain Institute before decisions were made.
Dick Knox. 2065 Skylark, expressed his appreciation of the ESTF's work, stating that it was much
shorter and much higher quality than other communities.
Dodie Williams, 438 Woodbridge, urged the adoption of the recommendations including the hiring of
an Economic Stability Coordinator.
9:09 PM Mayor Pinard declared a recess.
9:33 PM City Council reconvened; all Council Members present.
Council expressed sincere appreciation for the remarkable work of the task force. They discussed
future processes including prioritization and funding strategies, transportation and housing impacts,
structure and funding for the proposed Economic Stability Coordinator, retention of existing business,
transfer of development rights, and incorporation into other City policies and processes.
Moved by Romero/Raona to receive and conceptually endorse the recommendations; staff to return
with report outlining a phasing and funding strategy with emphasis regarding the Economic Stability
Coordinator position, working closely with the task force for that particular facet;
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Moved to amend the motion by Settle / Roalman to replace °conceptually endorse° with °accept in
concept "; motion carried (5-0).
Main motion carried as amended (5-0).
Moved by Roalman /Settle to direct staff to return with funding of the Economic Stability Coordinator,
considering public /private partnerships; motion carried (5-0).
2. OPEN SPACE ELEMENT (File No. 462)
Council considered the General Plan Open Space Element (continued from 9/7/93, 9/21/93,
10/20/93, and 10/26/93).
Moved by Raona /Settle to continue this item to Tuesday, November 16, 1993 at 7:00 PM; motion
carried (5-0).
11:03 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned
the meeting.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1993 - 6:30 PM
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present:
Absent:
City Staff
Present:
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Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Roalman, Allen K. Settle,
and Vice -Mayor Bill Roalman
Mayor Peg Pinard
John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney;
Council discussed existing litigation (City vs. Miller, Walter, at al.).
Vice -Mayor Roalman adjourned the meeting to regular session.
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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1993 - 7:00 PM
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Roalman, Allen K. Settle,
Vice -Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Diane Gladwell, City
Clerk; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Mike McCluskey, Public
Works Director,, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director
Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, stated that Council had met in closed session to discuss existing
litigation (City vs. Miller, Walter, at al.).
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.I. Don Smith, San Luis Obispo, reviewed the purpose of the Public Interest Action Center of San
Luis Obispo County (PIAC).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. TREE APPEAL - JAYCEE DRIVE (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Liz Gladwill of a Tree Commission decision
to deny tree removal request at 382 Jaycee Drive.
Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director, reviewed the committee's recommendation to deny the
removal request and submitted pictures of the neighborhood.
Dr. Brown. Chair of the Tree Committee, stated that the tree was in good health and did not warrant
removal.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
Liz Gladwill. 382 Jaycee Drive, stated she was not able to go to the Tree Committee hearing, but the
tree warranted removal because of the replacement of the sewer pipe approximately one foot away,
a lack of sidewalk in a school neighborhood, and the blockage of light into the house. She stated that
many neighborhood trees had already been removed.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Council was informed that the sewer pipe had been replaced and the tree had been pruned. A Street
Maintenance Worker II had issued a permit for tree removal several years ago, but it was only valid
for one year.
Moved by Roalman /Romero to adopt Resolution 8243 upholding the Tree Committee's decision to
deny the removal request; motion carried (5-0).
2. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP - PISMO STREET (File No. 410)
Council held a public hearing to consider a tentative tract map to create 9 air -space residential
condominiums at 533 Pismo Street; Derek Eastwood, subdivider.
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the project.
Council clarified that groundwater contamination was being determined presently, but it had not been
determined which party would pay for any clean up necessary.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
Craig Campbell and Kurt Anderson, project engineers from John Wallace & Associates, stated that
they concurred with the staff report.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
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Council discussed potential liability for contamination and the City's ability to require cleanup.
Jeff Jorgensen. City Attorney, stated that the contamination was not in the groundwater, and that the
City's action would be in the nature of consumer protection.
Moved by Raopa/Romero to adopt Resolution 8244 approving the vesting tentative map for Tract 2139
to create a nine airspace condominium at 533 Pismo St.; motion carried (5-0).
3. AIRPORT AREA ANNEXATION (File No. 441)
Council held a public hearing to consider the revised schedule for analyzing and pursuing the Airport
Area Annexation, including the Margarita Expansion Area, and protection of open space south of the
Airport Area.
Ken Hamoian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, reviewed the amended schedule and stated that
the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCo) fees would be refunded if the project did not go
forward.
Paul Hood. Executive Director of LAFCo, reviewed the process, stating the City would become the lead
after the completion of the environmental impact report (EIR) and specific plan.
Council discussed the process of the Land Use Element update, EIR, fiscal impact analysis,
negotiations for property tax exchange, greenbeR and open space areas.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
Don Smith. 1111 Vista Lago, stated that the resolution was misleading, expressing concerns about
lack of mitigation measures in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report, as well as financing
for public facilities.
LeeAnne Hagmaier, representing RRM Design Group, which acts as a liaison between the property
owners and the County, requested a resolution of intent to annex the area prior to the specific plan
being developed. She requested separate planning for the Margarita Area and the establishment of
the assessment district to fund public facilities.
Dana Lillev staff to the County Planning Department, stated that annexation was consistent with the
City's goals and recommended working with the Ventura model.
John Wallace. representing the Martinelli s (property owners), expressed doubts regarding the overall
joint approach to the Margarita Area and requested flexibility in processing.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed the forthcoming fiscal impact analysis, the high number of property owners and
complexity of the annexations.
Moved by Roalman /Raooa to 1) approve the revised the schedule for analyzing and pursuing the
Airport Area annexation (including the Margarita Area expansion area); 2) adopt Resolution No. 8245
initiating the annexation process, amending Section 6 to include "City retains the right to revoke the
application if environmental and fiscal impacts are not beneficial to the community, or an equitable
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tax allocation exchange cannot be reached "; 3) direct staff to submit the revised resolution to initiate
the annexation process, along with the required application materials and plan for services to the
Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCo); motion carried (4-1, Council Member Settle voting no).
Moved by Romero/Raooa to direct staff to work with the County and other agencies to develop policy
and programs regarding greenbelt areas within the areas South of the airport; motion carried (5-0).
9:20 PM Mavor Pinard declared a recess.
9:35 PM City Council reconvened; all Council Members present.
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (File No. J -12H)
Council considered plans and specifications for "Bridge Replacement Project: Nipomo Street at San
Luis Creek", City Plan No. J -12H, estimated total cost: $602,000 (State Share: $440,000; City Share:
$162,500).
Mike McCluskev, Public Works Director, and Barbara Lynch, Engineering Assistant, reviewed the
project.
Moved by Settle /Romero to 1) approve plans and specifications; 2) authorize staff to solicit bids; 3)
authorize CAO to award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder within engineer's estimate; and
4) authorize allocation of up to $7,500 to BIA /Merchant Association for promotion and advertising to
mitigate economic effects of the project; motion carried (5-0).
COMMUNICATIONS
COMM.1. Correspondence received from Alex Madonna and Costco requesting a pre - application
concept review was discussed. Moved by Romero /Rapoa to schedule a study session on December
16, 1993 to discuss the Madonna /Costco request; motion carried (5-0).
9:47 PM Mayor Pinard declared a recess to closed session to discuss real property negotiations
(Dalidio and Munch properties) and existing litigation (Boles vs. City and Gove vs. City).
10:20 PM Council reconvened to.open session to report on action taken.
10:30 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned
the meeting.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
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Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
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