HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/26/1994, C-3 - MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND THE SAN LUIS OBISPO POLICE STAFF OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD 7/1/94-6/30/96. �IIN^I��III�IIIII��I uUlll MEETING OATS:
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SUBJECT: Memorandum of Agreement between the City of San Luis
Obispo and the San Luis Obispo Police Staff Officers'
Association for the period 7/1/94 - 6/30/96.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution approving the Memorandum of Agreement
BACKGROUND:
The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of San Luis Obispo and
the San Luis Obispo Police Staff Officers' Association (SLOPSOA) expired on July
1, 1994 after a term of one year. As provided for in that agreement, the City
entered into negotiations with SLOPSOA in May of this year to develop a
successor agreement. The City Council in closed session was briefed on May 19,
1994 on the various issues of mutual concern and economic considerations. The
City's chief negotiator, Ann Slate, the Personnel Director, and Ken Hampian,
Assistant City Administrative Officer, then met with the Association's negotiating
team led by Tony Costa, Police Lieutenant. Police Captain Cliff Chelquist and
Sergeant Jim English completed their team.
A tentative agreement has been reached which was ratified by the Association
membership. The agreement reflects and strengthens the continued cooperation
between the Association and the City to address issues of mutual concern in a
productive manner. Following is a summary of the significant changes and cost
items included in the agreement. The agreement is well within the economic
guidelines previously discussed with Council.
ECONOMIC ISSUES:
Term: 24 months
Salary: 1 July 94 - 2 1/2% salary increase for all employees in the unit.
1 July 96'- The City will discontinue paying the employee's share of
retirement (9%), add that same amount to base salary and require the
employees to pay their own retirement contribution. It will have the
effect of increasing salary for retirement purposes, a practice allowed
by PERS and eligible for tax deferral under the Internal Revenue Code,
Section 414(h)(2.). The IRS and PERS require the City to adopt a
resolution implementing the provisions of section 414(h)(2.) which
will be done prior to the implementation date of July 1, 1996.
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Other Issues:
The yearly allowance of $150 for Management Development has been
discontinued. Uniform allowance has been increased from $700 to
$775 per year, effective July 1 . In compliance with state and federal
laws regarding Family Medical Leave, language in the MOA will be
modified to meet the provisions of the law. Contract language will
also be updated to reflect the City's current health insurance program
and Cafeteria Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In the cost of this agreement is approximately $20,875 for year 1 . This is a total
compensation cost which includes benefit costs. Increased costs at the end of
year 2 to the City of increasing base salary by 9%, the amount formerly paid as
retirement benefits, amount to approximately 1 1/2% of salary or $19,000.
Funding is available in the existing fund balances for FY 94-95. Funds will be
appropriated in FY 95-96 and FY 96-97 as part of the next two year financial
planning process in accordance with this agreement.
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ALTERNATIVES:
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(1) Do not approve the resolution and direct staff to negotiate a different
successor agreement. This is not recommended as the agreement as
presented is consistent with the Council's previous direction and the City's
employer-employee relations policies.
Attachment: Resolution
Note: A copy of the Memorandum of Agreement is available in the
Council Reading File.
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RESOLUTION NO. (1994 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ADOPTING AND RATIFYING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND THE SAN LUIS OBISPO
POLICE STAFF OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1,
1994 - JUNE 30, 1996
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
Section 1. The Memorandum of Agreement between the City of San Luis
Obispo and the San Luis Obispo Police Staff Officers' Association (SLOPSOA),
attached hereto as exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby
adopted and ratified.
Section 2. The Finance Director shall adjust the Personnel Services
appropriation accounts to reflect the negotiated compensation changes.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall furnish a copy of this resolution and a copy
of the executed Memorandum of Agreement approved by Tony Costa, SLOPSOA
President and Ann Slate, Personnel Director.
On motion of , seconded by ,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this day of July, 1994.
MAYOR PEG PINARD
ATTEST:
DIANE GLADWELL, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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SAN LUIS OBISPO
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting of April 25, 1994
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, San Luis Obispo City Hall,
990 Palm Street.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson James Danaher, Dan Krieger, Wendy Waldron, Jack Sullivan,
Victoria Wood.
Absent: Leo Pinard, Janice Ramsay.
Staff: Jeff Hook, Associate Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion of Victoria Wood, seconded by Wendy Waldron, the
minutes of the regular meeting on March 28, 1994 were unanimously approved.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ITEM:
1. 976 Osos Street: Seismic Remodel of the Old County Courthouse, PF-H Zone.
Jeff Hook presented the staff report, explaining that the County of San Luis Obispo had
submitted architectural plans to the City's Architectural Review Commission and to the CHC
to show exterior building changes planned as part of the seismic retrofit of the old County
Courthouse. He noted that the Courthouse was built in three stages between 1935 and 1940, and
is described in the City's historic inventory as a good example of "W.P.A. Moderne Style" of
architecture, typical of many governmental and institutional buildings of that period.
Chris Ford and Curt Klimpt, architects with the project's design consultant, RRM Design Group,
explained the project and showed a colored rendering which described the planned changes. He
noted that the County had three objectives:
1. To make the building safe during an earthquake;
2. To correct existing violations of building codes for life/safety; and
3. To maintain public services during construction.
Using slides, Mr. Ford described the planned work. A reinforced shotcrete ."skin" would be
applied to exterior walls to provide shear strength, and decorative details would either be
retained or recreated using plaster over pre-cast foam elements. The main entries facing
Monterey and Osos Streets would remain intact, and would not receive the concrete veneer.
Structurally, the building consists of three buildings with reinforced concrete frameworks and
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unreinforced masonry infill panels. The steel reinforcing, however, is not sufficient to prevent
"rolling" of building and possible structural failure in the event of an earthquake.
He noted that the main architectural change would be a-deeper recess, about 8-10 inches, for
windows and for some decorative architectural elements. In addition, an exterior pipe rail stairs
would be remodelled to more closely match the building's architecture, and some aluminum
windows would be replaced to match the original windows. The large Redwood Tree on the
Monterey Street side would be retained and protected, and other significant trees would be boxed
up and replanted, where possible, after the retrofit was complete. He felt that given the
County's budget and objectives, this was the best approach to retaining the building's
architectural character and detailing.
County Administration staff members George Rosenberger and William MacNair explained the
County's objectives, and noted that the project was expected to cost $3 million. MacNair
indicated that other design alternatives had been explored; however they were not acceptable due
to either cost or impact on public services. The construction is expected to start in 1995, and
to last about one year.
Committee members asked several questions about how the work would affect specific building
features, and asked Mr. Ford if alternative retrofit design solutions were possible. Mr. Ford
indicated that while interior approaches might be possible, they would not be as cost effective,
and would adversely affect the County's ability to maintain public services.
Committee member Pinard arrived at the meeting.
In response to a question from Wendy Waldron, Mr. Ford explained that because of the
building's original phased construction, different sections of the building could now move
independently in an earthquake, leading to structural failure. The proposed retrofit would
prevent this by "stitching" the different building wings together.
Jack Sullivan expressed concern that budget considerations might necessitate changes from the
proposed plans, resulting in a less architectural detail being preserved than is shown in the
architectural rendering. He felt that situation would cause significant community concern if
budget cutbacks resulted in the building's character being adversely affected.
Dan Krieger said he had spoke with all five County supervisors, and they were sensitive to the
historic significance of the building. He was confident that they would not support budget
cutbacks which would impact the building's character.
Mr. Ford assured him that these plans are within the County's budget, and that changes which
would reduce the architectural detail were not anticipated or likely.
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Wendy Waldron felt that there needed to be more exploration of less-damaging alternatives to
the proposed exterior retrofit. From the information presented, it seems that the building is
structurally quite sound, .and an interior retrofit solution may be possible which would not
preclude continuation of public services. She felt that the proposed retrofit will-significantly
affect the building's character, and many of its distinctive architectural features will be lost or
compromised.
Jim Danaher noted that part of the difficulty of the project is that the building is really three
buildings in one. William MacNair indicated that an interior retrofit solution had initially been
looked at but that it was rejected because it would double or triple the project's cost, and would
inconvenience the public by disrupting the County offices. He emphasized that some of the most
distinctive aspects of the building would be preserved by the proposed design.
In response to a question from Jack Sullivan, Mr. Ford explained that the new shotcrete veneer
would be reinforced and anchored into the existing plaster; so that the existing plaster surfaces
would be drilled into for emplacement of steel reinforcing.
Victoria Wood was concerned that some building detailing would be obscured as it becomes
recessed due to the shotcrete veneer. Some of the details are subtle, and if recessed, the
building's character could be adversely affected. Mr. Ford indicated that he would take another
look at how shadow and shading would affect architectural details.
William MacNair stressed that the County has already trimmed costs so that this project was
essentially a structural rehabilitation. They have even received suggestions that the building
should be torn down, but are not supporting that approach. However they are limited in the
scope and cost of the remodel.
Chairperson Danaher thanked the County for their efforts to retain the building character while
improving public safety, and for making a presentation to the CHC.
DISCUSSION/ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
2. Review Draft 1994 CHC Annual Report.
Chairperson Danaher presented the draft 1994 CHC Annual Report and asked for comments.
Victoria Wood asked for clarification of goal #2, page 4. Jeff Hook explained that the CHC had
narrowed the Phase II list of properties down to 14 properties. The CHC has prepared
evaluations for 7 of those; with 7 more properties to be evaluated and added to the Master List.
Mr. Hook said that he would clarify that item in the report.
In connection with Goal #1 regarding preservation of historic properties after an earthquake,
committee members asked staff to check with the cities of Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara to see
if they have adopted similar regulations regarding post-earthquake preservation. Mr. Hook said
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he would do so and bring the information back to the committee.
In relation to Goal #3, adoption of Archaeological Guidelines, Wendy Waldron indicated that
the guidelines had been revised since the last time the CHC had seen them, and that she would .
bring the revised draft to the CHC's next meeting on May 23rd for review and possible referral
to the City Council.
In answer to Victoria Wood regarding Goal #4, Mr. Hook said that if the CHC wished to
establish new historical districts or expand existing ones, it was not necessary to determine the
details of how that would be accomplished at this time. Time constraints and the scope of work
could be a concern. The Committee could set the goal now and work out procedural details
later, including the possible need for consultant assistance to meet this goal.
On motion by Dan Krieger, seconded by Victoria Wood, the 1994 CHC Annual Report was
approved and forwarded to the City Council on a unanimous vote (Ramsay absent).
3. Review Draft Archaeological Guidelines.
Wendy Waldron said that she was reviewing recently-adopted State archaeological report
guidelines which might be appropriate to attach to the City's guidelines, and that she had
checked into the availability of the brochure "A Guide to Cultural Resource Management for
California Planners, Developers, Contractors, and Property Owners" from the Chambers Group,
Inc. (by Philip de Barros and Carmen Weber, (714) 261-5414), and that it can be purchased for
$1 per copy. She asked that this item be placed on the May CHC agenda.
4. CHC Annual Dinner: Confirm date and location.
Chairperson Danaher asked if the Committee agreed upon the proposed installation dinner date
on Friday, May 13th at 7 pm, Cafe Roma Restaurant, was workable. Committee members
agreed to the date, and by a show of hands, indicated that approximately 15 persons, including
spouses, would attend the dinner. Chairperson Danaher asked staff to invite the City Council
liaisons, Councilmembers Rappa and Romero, to the dinner. Mr. Hook indicated he would do
SO.
INFORMATION SHARING
S. Update on the ISTEA Grant funding for the Old SPRR Water Tower.
Mr. Hook announced that the City had received good news from Sacramento, in that the
California Transportation Committee had approved the City's grant application of rehabilitation
of the Old Southern Pacific Water Tower in Railroad Square. The $51,000 project will receive
$46,000 in federal ISTEA funds, with $7,000 in local matching funds from the City. Dan
Krieger suggested that Mr. Hook contact Walter Rice and Carl Jovenitz for assistance with the
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rehabilitation effort.
There was general discussion about the status of the fire-damaged Signal Station adjacent to the
Water-Tower, and Jeff Hook noted that Southern Pacific Transportation Company was planning
on demolishing the structure after submitting historic documentation to the City. The City's
building official supported demolition due to the building's hazardous condition following the
recent fire. Committee members were concerned that with the San Diegan train service coming
next year, both the Signal Station and the Old PC Warehouse might be "recycled" for Amtrak's
use, and thereby preserved and restored.
On a motion by Wendy Waldron, seconded by Leo Pinard, and on a unanimous vote (Ramsay
absent), the Committee directed the Chairperson to write a letter to the San Luis Obispo Council
of Governments (SLOCOG) recommending the adaptive reuse of remaining railroad structures,
namely the Signal Station and Old PC Railroad Warehouse, in connection with Amtrak's planned
San Diegan train service.
6. Update on the Historic Plaque Program.
Mr. Hook said that he had sent out notices to the owners of properties on the Master List who
had still not received historic plaques, inviting them to participate in the program. If and when
the City Council expands the program to include properties on the list of "Contributing
Properties", he indicated he would send out another letter to notify those property owners.
7. Railroad Centennial Celebration Update.
Dan Krieger explained that the Railroad Centennial Celebration was planned for May 5-7, 1994,
and that preparations were going well. He noted that one of the original Coast Daylight steam
locomotives, the "2472" built in 1921, would be to the City along with several historic passenger
cars. Right now, tickets for the train ride are undersold, and he encouraged Committee
members to participate by calling 541-2472 for tickets. He noted that Huell Howser would be
in town during the Centennial Celebration to film the television program "California's Gold."
Chairperson Danaher thanked Dan Krieger for his hard work in organizing the Railroad
Centennial Celebration.
8. Other Items.
Chairperson Danaher announced that the National Trust for Historic Preservation was sponsoring
"National Preservation Week", May 8 - 14, and that Jeff Hook had prepared a draft
proclamation for the Mayor's approval. He handed out copies of the draft proclamation, asking
committee members to review the draft and if so inclined, to forward the proclamation to the
Mayor with the CRC's endorsement.
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On motion of Dan Krieger, seconded by Wendy Waldron, the CHC voted unanimously (Ramsay
absent) to endorse the proclamation and forward the draft to the Mayor. Committee members
agreed that the Chairperson or another committee member should be present.when the Mayor
reads the proclamation.
On a related item, Chairperson Danaher noted that the local Los Padres Council of the Boy
Scouts of America was sponsoring an historic essay contest for young people, and would the
CHC be willing to judge the essays. Mr. Hook noted that the contest is open to all middle-
school and junior high age students in the County, and that the essay tied in nicely with a Boy
Scout merit badge called "American Heritage." The BSA Council would get out the publicity,
and would appreciate the CHC's technical assistance. All of the essays submitted would be
forwarded for national competition. The best essay will receive local recognition, possibly at
a City Council meeting. Mr. Hook agreed to be the liaison between the CHC and the Scout
Council office.
On motion of Jack Sullivan, seconded by Wendy Waldron, the CHC voted unanimously to
participate in the essay contest by judging the historic essays submitted. Dan Krieger indicated
that the County Historical Society would donate an historical book and possibly an historical
artwork as prizes for the winning essayists.
Jack Sullivan said he had checked into Cal Poly faculty/student involvement in the photographic
documentation project downtown. He felt faculty/student involvement was possible, but stressed
that the City would have to take the lead and establish the workprogram, allowing for specific
work products which the students could realistically complete given their academic schedules.
He emphasized that a photographic study and architectural drawings could be very beneficial,
not only for post-earthquake reconstruction, but also as part of the City's architectural review
program.
Committee members asked Mr. Hook about the next step in the review process for the County
Courthouse seismic retrofit. Mr. Hook said that the CHC comments could be forwarded to the
County and the ARC; however the ARC had already reviewed the item. Mr. Hook suggested
that if the CHC was interested in discussing the item further, that it be scheduled for the next
CHC meeting and that Mr. Danaher contact the ARC Chairperson to communicate the CHC's
comments.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm to the regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Committee
at 7 p.m. on Mon , May 23, 1994.
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SAN LUIS OBISPO
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting of June 27, 1994
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, San Luis Obispo City Hall,
990 Palm Street.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson James Danaher, Dan Krieger, Wendy Waldron.
Absent: Leo Pinard, Janice Ramsay, Jack Sullivan, Victoria Wood.
Staff: Pam Ricci, Associate Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of March 28, 1994 were not
discussed.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ITEM:
1. 976 Osos Street: Seismic Remodel of the Old County Courthouse, PF-H Zone
(continued item from April 25, 1994).
On motion of Dan Krieger, seconded by Wendy Waldron, committee members voted to adjourn
the meeting and to accompany the County representatives present, William McNair and Chris
Ford (architect with RRM Design Group) on a walking tour to the County Courthouse to discuss
the planned exterior building changes.
AYES: Dan Krieger, Wendy Waldron, James Danaher.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Leo Pinard, Janice Ramsay, Jack Sullivan, and Victoria Wood.
The motion carried.
William McNair and Chris Ford introduced the project and reiterated the County's main
objectives for the remodel:
1. To make the building safe during an earthquake;
2. To correct existing violations of building codes for life/safety; and
3. To maintain public services during construction.
Committee members Sullivan and Wood arrived at the meeting.
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Mr. Ford recapped the project's workscope. He summarized the CHC's and the County's
previous concerns, including architectural materials, finish, and details. He emphasized that
after the last CHC meeting, the County had taken another look at their planned use of "Dryvit"
pre-cast foam wall sections and had decided, for aesthetic, maintenance, and cost/lifecycle
reasons to use 100 percent concrete wall sections. He noted that this treatment will be similar
to the building's original construction and will help retain the building's "Moderne" architectural
character. He explained that a plaster cast with a foam base was still planned for the
reconstruction of architectural details. He passed around a sample of the proposed architectural
molding to show its thickness. Added benefits of the seismic remodel include: enclosing
unattractive exterior stairway, and removing most of the exterior electrical wiring and plumbing
which has been added incrementally over many years. A reinforced shotcrete "skin" would be
applied to exterior walls to provide shear strength, and decorative details would either be
retained or recreated using plaster over pre-cast concrete elements.
Committee members left Room 9 and took a walking tour of 976 Osos Street.
Using architectural plans, Mr. McNair pointed out the locations where existing walls or details
would be modified by the seismic rehab. He noted that the main architectural change would be
a deeper recess, about 8-10 inches, for windows and for some decorative architectural elements
(eg. the eagle bas-relief on lintels).
Wendy Waldron asked if the changes would affect wall depth. Chris Ford said yes, wall depth
would increase from 6 to 10 inches in some areas. Viewed from the interior "alley", the
building wall would be moved out 10 inches. Decorative eagles and the windows would remain
in existing locations. No work was proposed over the Palm Street entry. On the Osos Street
frontage, they will demolish the arch form at the southwest corner that used to house meters.
The exterior stairway on the left side of the Osos Street entry will be rebuilt to integrate it with
the building's architectural design, and to "visually enclose" the stairway. Aluminum slider
windows added in recent years will be replaced with more architecturally "correct" windows to
match the original building design. Otherwise, the Osos Street facade will not be changed.
The Monterey Street finial will be stored and eventually re-installed. Even though not
structurally necessary. to reinforce the northernmost wall past the building entry, the wall
symmetry on the Monterey Street facade will be retained by extending the wall outward on both
sides of the Monterey Street entry. McNair noted that 12-15 percent of the project's total
construction budget will go toward cosmetic improvements.
Committee members returned to Council Hearing Room 9 (at approximately 8 pm).
In response to committee member questions, Pam Ricci advised that the CHC summarize its
comments in a letter to the County as a follow-up to this meeting.
Chris Ford said he hoped that the letter would focus on specifics; and that it would actually
come through the City Council upon the recommendation of the CHC.
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Dan Krieger said he was reasonably satisfied that the building's historic detailing will be
preserved, and acknowledged that the project was appropriate given the concerns for the
building's seismic safety. He was particularly pleased to see the redesign and enclosure of the
exterior stairs.
Jack Sullivan felt that the planned changes to the building's bulk and mass (due to depth changes
in exterior walls) will forever alter the building's architectural character. He felt that this
project is a short-term solution to a long-term problem.
Wendy Waldron said her main concern was with changing the building's massing. On balance,
she supported the project and felt County efforts to retain architectural character and details were
commendable. She encouraged compilation of photo-documentation of the existing building.
She would like to see the second floor office addition of the 1950s removed, and would like to
see the exterior stairway "internalized."
Victoria Wood feels the project has improved. Given the County's constraints, she felt the
project was acceptable all she had concerns with the depths of some of the recessed windows
and architectural details due to the building out of some exterior walls. She agreed with Wendy
Waldron on the desirability of internalizing the exterior second floor stairs on Osos Street.
Jim Danaher expressed support for the project, and said he would like to see the building
retained with as few changes as possible.
Dan Krieger summarized by saying that given the issue's complexity and difficulty, he felt that
the County was making reasonable efforts to preserve the building's historic/architectural
integrity.
Committeemembers present unanimously agreed ask staff to summarize their comments in a
memorandum to be forwarded to the City Council.
The meeting adjourned at 9 pm to the regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Committee at 7
p.m. on Monday, May 23, 1994.
Respectfully submitted,
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Pam Ricci, Associate Planner
Acting Secretary to the Cultural Heritage Committee
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