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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/07/1995, C-1 - CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINITEM #AGENDA C_L. � - CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DATE LZ CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1995 - 6:30 P.M. CITY HALL - PLANNING CONFERENCE ROOM - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Bill Roalman,Kathy Smith,Dodie Williams, Vice-Mayor Dave Romero and Mayor Allen Settle Absent: None City Staff Present: Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney 1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (pursuant to Government Code § 54955.9(a)) Name of Case: Cody v. City of San Luis Obispo Council discussed existing litigation with Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney. 2. Conference with Labor Negotiator - Drug/Alcohol Testing (pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6) Agency Negotiators: Ann Slate Wendy George Employee Organizations: SLOCEA Mid-Management Firefighters Council discussed negotiations. 6:55 p.m. Mayor Settle declared a recess to convene in open session in the Council Chamber, where a public report of the action taken in closed session was given. APPROVED BY COUNCIL Kim Condon, Acting City Clerk dr aw—� MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1995 -7:00 P.M. CITY HALL -COUNCIL CHAMBER-990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Bill Roalman, Kathy Smith, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor Dave Romero and Mayor Allen Settle Absent: None City Staff Present: Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; John Moss, Utilities Director; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bill Statler, Finance Director, Diane Reynolds, City Clerk Secretary Jeff Jorgenson. City Attorney, requested Council add a Closed Session, concerning urgent anticipated litigation, to the end of the agenda. (General Consensus) PRESENTATION Mayor Settle presented a Proclamation to Theresa Barber and Maureen Titus of the San Luis Obispo Dental Hygiene Association recognizing October 1995 as National Dental Hygiene Month. Theresa Barber and Maureen Titus explained the Association's activities this month, presented dental gifts to and thanked the Council. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD P.C.I. Michael Lacey. SLID, presented a petition from residents of Lincoln and West Streets opposing any traffic flow restrictions on Chorro Street that would cause increased vehicular traffic on Lincoln and West Streets. P.C.2. Christine Mulholland. SLO, asked Council to agendize "predevelopment" consideration for the Perfumo Creek Homes and Emerald Hills projects. After discussion, staff directed to schedule study session. P.C.3. Richie Ray Walker. SLO, expressed concern over the theft of pylons from the City's raised crosswalks. P.C.4. Pat Veesart, SLO, expressed concern over the La Lomita proposal and the fact that it has come before Council again. Discussion ensued. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Williams/Smith to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City —a City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, October 17, 1995 -7:00 p.m. Administrative Officer; motion carried (5-0). C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES Council considered the minutes of: Tuesday, October 3, 1995 - 7:00 p.m. Moved by Williams/Smith to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carried (5-0). C-2 REGIONAL NETWORK CONSORTIUM (File No. 179) Council considered supporting City collaboration with other governmental agencies in developing regional computer networks and information technology infrastructures through participation in the Regional Network Consortium. Moved by Williams/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8460 supporting participation in consortium; motion tamed (5-0). C-3 COUNTY PROPERTY TAX AGREEMENT(File No. 1151) Council considered accepting an agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo on properly tax revenues and annual tax increment for the Goldenrod Annexation (4380 Broad Street). Moved by Williams/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8461 accepting agreement; motion carried (5-0). C-4 HOLIDAY TRANSIT FOOD FARE PROGRAM (File No. 544) Council considered the 1995 Food Fare Program waiving fares in exchange for food donations by passengers during the week of Saturday, December 9 through Friday, December 15, 1995. Council Member Dave Romero requested clarification on whether food donations would be "canned"only, or would include"prepackaged." Staff responded that they would follow SLORTA's lead. Moved by Williams/Smith to approve 1995 Food Fare Program; motion carried (5-0). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS L.R.I. Council Member Dodie Williams reported that she attended the Joint Cities-County School District Advisory meeting this week; the topic was Youth and Children's Services in the county. A video Is available for Council review. L.R.2. Council Member Kathy Smith reported that she met with the Visitors'and Conference Bureau to address with them the concerns that arise when tax dollars are invested in a membership-based organization. Also, she attended an Economic Summit Conference at Cuesta College where she learned about the many agencies existing in local communities that perform various services. PUBLIC HEARINGS City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, October 17, 1995 -7:00 p.m. 1. PARKING FINE INCREASE(File No. 557) Council held a public hearing to consider a request by Residents for Quality Neighborhoods (RON) to raise the existing $10.00 parking fine for violations related to parking in a residential permit area without a permit to between $30.00 and $35.00. Mike McCluskey. Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda report. Dodie Williams ask Mr. McCluskey to address the issue of a letter from Ray Nordquist that questioned the non-collection of parking fines. Mr.McCluskey stated that fines are being collected. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Ray Nordauist. Chairman of Residents of Quality Neighborhoods, supported the increase In parking fines to $20.00. Tom Kay. SLO,supported the increase in parking fines proposal and would like to see parking on lawns fined $20.00. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. After discussion, moved by Romero/Roalman to introduce Ordinance No. 1285 to print amending Section 10.64.030 (Parking Fines) of the Municipal Code to authorize setting of fines for parking violations to be established by resolution; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Romero/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8462 increasing parking fines to $20.00 for all residential parking permit districts; motion carried (5-0). Council Member Romero requested staff report to back to Council with an evaluation of the fine increase on the neighborhood parking enforcement program. This report will be presented at the Mid-year Budget review. 2. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT TRANSITION PLAN (File No. 607) Moved by Smith/Williams to continue this item to a date certain; Tuesday, November 7, 1995; motion carried (5-0). COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 1. Mayor Settle requested Council approval to place an item on the November 21 agenda to amend Council Policies and Procedures, that would allow individual Council members to place Items on the agenda. (General Consensus) Comm.2. Mayor Settle asked the Council if the Cal Poly Student Liaison Committee could use the Trolley for downtown Homecoming Parade. Council rejected the request due to time and policy constraints. Comm. 3. Jim Gardiner, Police Chief, reported on the progress of the Homeless Services Center, and the progress on the programming component. Comm.4. Council Member Kathy Smith reported that Council received a communication from Carla Saunders regarding minutes of July 19, questioning the lack of certain words in the minutes that e-l-�/ City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, October 17, 1995 -7:00 p.m. Kathy Smith had used in the motion with regard to the positions of the Natural Resources Manager and Economic Development Manager. Council moved to amend the minutes of July 19, 1995. (General Consensus) Comm. S. Vice Mayor Dave Romero reported that Council received a letter from David Moore, the owner of property that was badly flooded this past year. Mr.Romero expressed concern that more money be budgeted for new drainage projects. To be considered at Mid-year Budget Review. Comm. 6. Council Member Dodie Williams reported that she attended the swearing-in of the Americorp program and expressed her support of the program. Comm.7. Mayor Settle attended the weekend Fire Program and indicated that Bob Neumann, Fire Chief, will bring to the Council a proposal that would make the top of Terrace Hill a helicopter emergency landing site during wild fires. BUSINESS ITEMS 3. LA LOMITA RANCH PROPOSAL (File No. 465) Council approved tabling this item indefinitely, at the request of the proponent (General Consensus) 4. REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION (File No. 517) Council considered a report regarding regional water management and proposed strategies; appointment of Council and staff representatives, and alternates, to the Regional Water Management Committee. John Moss. Utilities Director, reviewed the agenda report; he agreed with Pat Veesart's letter to the Council that stated an environmental representative should serve on the Committee. Council Member Kathy Smith questioned how agricultural appointments were made to the Committee. Mr. Moss stated that the Committee was ad hoc and recommend that the Committee itself appoint the environmental representative. Eric Greening. Atascadero, recommended that the Council apply for membership, but with the caveat that it should be a planning group, not an incipient JPA. Pat Veesart, SLO, agreed with Mr. Greening's opinions. After discussion, moved by Romero/Roalman to 1) receive report; 2) conceptually approve the recommended strategy outlined in the staff report; and, 3) appoint Mayor Settle and Council Member Dave Romero as representatives, and John Moss and Gary Henderson as alternates to the Regional Water Management Committee. The City will request that an environmental representative be appointed as well; motion carried (5-0). 5. BIA PARKING COMMITTEE STATUS REPORT(File No. 554) Council considered a verbal update from the City Administrative Officer conceming the BIA Parking City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, October 17, 1995 -7:00 p.m. Committee meeting of October 12, 1995. John Dunn. CAO,summarized his report concerning the staff meeting with BIA Parking Committee. Mike Saanrrler. Chairman of the Parking Committee,stressed the necessity of speeding up the time line on the new parking garage. John French. SLO, urged the Council to push ahead quickly and thoughtfully with the parking program. Deborah Holley. BIA, stated that the lack of parking has escalated and she looks forward to the upcoming study session. Moved by Williams/Smith to 1) receive verbal update; and, 2)direct staff to schedule a future joint City Council-BIA Board of Directors study session to further review these issues and other Board concerns; motion carried (5-0). After discussion, Council directed staff to schedule the study session as soon as possible. 8:55 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting to November 7, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: dr Kim Condon, Acting City Clerk CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1995 - 9:00 P.M. CITY HALL -COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Bill Roalman,Kathy Smith,Dodie Williams, Vice-Mayor Dave Romero and Mayor Allen Settle Absent: None City Staff Present: Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney A. Conference with Legal Counsel —Anticipated Litigation (pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(c) Initiation of Litigation (pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(c)): one case. Council considered anticipated litigation; no action was taken. 9:12 p.m. Mayor Settle declared a recess to convene in open session in the Council Chamber, where a public report of the action taken in closed session was given. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: Kim Condon, Acting City Clerk dr MINUTES - JOINT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 27, 1995 MORRO BAY COMMUNITY CENTER - 7:00 P.M. Morro Bay Mayor William Yates called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Yates led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Morro Bay City Council Present: William Yates Mayor Rodger Anderson Councilmember Colby Crotzer Councilmember Cathy Novak Councilmember Ahnawake Unger Councilmember Arroyo Grande City Council Present: A.K. Dougall Mayor Drew Brandy Councilmember Michael Fuller Councilmember James Souza Councilmember Atascadero City Council Present: George Highland Mayor R. David Bewley Councilmember George Luna Councilmember Grover Beach City Council Present: Henry Gates Mayor Ronald Arnoldsen Councilmember Marcia.-Hamilton Councilmember Paso Robles City Council Present: Walter Macklin Mayor James Heggarty Councilmember Steven Martin Councilmember Pismo Beach City Council Present: Paul Bailey Mayor John Brown Councilmember Hal Halldin Councilmember Marian Mellow Councilmember Karl Stahl Councilmember 1 San Luis Obispo City Council Present: Allen Settle Mayor Dave Romero Councilmember Bill Roalman Councilmember Kathy Smith Councilmember Dodie Williams Councilmember Welcome and Opening Statements were delivered by Morro Bay Mayor William Yates. A motion was approved by the City Councils to appoint Bridgett Bauer as the Recording Secretary of this Joint City Council Meeting in the following order: Morro Bay - Mayor Yates/Councilmember Novak (5-0) Pismo Beach - Mayor Bailey/Councilmember Stahl (5-0) Grover Beach - Mayor Gates/Councilmember Arnoldsen (3-0) Paso Robles - Mayor Macklin/Councilmember Heggarty (3-0) Atascadero - Mayor Highland/Councilmember Bewley (3-0) Arroyo Grande - Mayor Dougall/Councilmember Souza ( (4-0) San Luis Obispo - Mayor Settle/Councilmember Romero (5-0) PUBLIC COMMENT Elaine Anthony, Chairwoman of Title 9 Task Force, addressed the City Councils on the issue of County Animal Control Regulations. Michael Kovacs addressed the City Councils on population/growth in the County of San Luis Obispo which is over-regulated and over-taxing. Gordon Held addressed the City Councils on the economic development proposal for the County of San Luis Obispo. Mary Phillips addressed the City Councils on recycling incentives in the County. Fred Strong addressed the City Councils on LAFCO and how it causes annexation problems for cities. Ruck Kolemaine addressed the City Councils on the purpose of joint city council meetings stating there is no need for further bureaucracy. Pat Mackey addressed the City Councils on County Animal Control Regulations. Joe Kelly addressed the City Councils on property tax splits between the cities and the County. Carolyn Moffatt addressed the City Councils on the Special Districts in San Luis Obispo County. 2 Craig Anderson addressed the City Councils on a workshop that will be held on October .20th regarding "Changing of Maps" - the purpose is to guide communities to facilitate urban planning issues. WRITTEN STATEMENT A-1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE No action was taken on this item. NEW BUSINESS B-1 DISCUSSION OF PROPERTY TAX SPLIT BETWEEN CITIES AND THE COUNTY Morro Bay Finance Director Jim Koser reviewed the report on the equity of the current method of property tax distribution. He recommended each City consider adopting Joint Resolution No. 01- 95 seeking the support of elected officials in the California Assembly and Senate, the League of California Cities, and all other California cities to create a more equitable system for the distribution of property taxes. After discussion between the City Councils, a motion to approve Joint Resolution No. 01-95 was made by the City Councils in the following order: Morro Bay - Mayor Yates/Councilmember Unger (5-0) Arroyo Grande - Mayor Dougall/Councilmember Fuller ( (4-0) Atascadero - Mayor Highland/Councilmember Luna (3-0) Grover Beach - Mayor Gates/Councilmember Hamilton (3-0) Paso Robles - Mayor Macklin/Councilmember Heggarty (3-0) Pismo Beach - Mayor Bailey/Councilmember Stahl (5-0) San Luis Obispo - Mayor Settle/Councilmember Roalman (5-0) Consensus of the City Councils was to address this issue at the League of California Cities Annual Conference. B-2 DISCUSSION OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY POLICIES . REGARDING PROPERTY TAX AND SALES TAX IMPACTS ON CITY ANNEXATIONS San Luis Obispo Assistant City Administrative Officer Ken Hampian reviewed the property tax exchange policies and annexation. Mr. Hampian recommended the City Councils direct the city managers to continue negotiations with County staff to establish a consistent, predictable, and equitable county-wide property tax exchange policy; he further recommended the City Councils adopt Joint Resolution No. 03-95 regarding property tax exchange policies and annexation. 3 / A� After discussion' between the City Councils, a motion to approve Joint Resolution No. 03-95 was made by the City Councils in the following order: Morro Bay - Councilmember Unger/Councilmember Novak (5-0) Arroyo Grande - Mayor Dougall/Councilmember Brandy (4-0) Atascadero - Mayor Highland/Councilmember Bewley (3-0) Grover Beach - Mayor Gates/Councilmember Arnoldsen (3-0) Pismo Beach - Mayor Bailey/Councilmember Brown (5-0) Paso Robles - Councilmember Heggarty/Councilmember Martin (3-0) San Luis Obispo - Councilmember Smith/Councilmember Romero (5-0) B-3 DISCUSSION OF NEED FOR JOINT PLANNING AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITIES AND THE COUNTY FOR AREAS SURROUNDING CITIES (GREENBELT, NON-URBAN SPACE SEPARATIONS) Arroyo Grande City Manager Robert Hunt introduced Bob Braitman of Braitman & Associates who reviewed Ventura's guidelines for orderly development which affirmation is that urban-type development should take place within city boundaries. He stated the guidelines strengthen a City's ability to control or review problems within its .sphere of influence as well as establish a partnership relationship amongst the cities and County. It was recommended to the City Councils to form a subcommittee comprised of three city managers to initiate discussions with County staff regarding the establishment of a consistent, equitable county-wide policy on urban development. After discussion between the City Councils, a motion to approve Joint Resolution No. 02-95 indicating the Cities' interest in establishing with the County guidelines for orderly development was made by the City Councils in the following order: Morro Bay - Councilmember Unger/Councilmember Novak (5-0) Arroyo Grande - Mayor Dougall/Councilmember Souza (4-0) Atascadero - Mayor Highland/Councilmember Luna (3-0) Grover Beach - Mayor Gates/Councilmember Hamilton (3-0) Paso Robles - Councilmember Martin/Councilmember Heggarty (3-0) Pismo Beach - Mayor Bailey/Councilmember Mellow (5-0) San Luis Obispo - Mayor Settle/Councilmember Williams (5-0) Mayor Yates called for a break at 9:10 p.m. ; the meeting resumed at 9: 30 p.m. B-4 JPA AND CITY/COUNTY MEMBERSHIP Grover Beach Mayor Gene Gates addressed the proposed membership between the cities and County in a Joint Powers Agreement; he " recommended the cities oppose the proposed JPA. Consensus of the City Councils was to agendize this issue for the next joint meeting; no further action was taken on this item. 4 B-5 PRESENTATION ON WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND JPA Paso Robles City Manager Rich Ramirez gave an oral report on this issue. The City Councils received the report for information; no further action was taken on this item. B-6 ANNUAL MEETINGS Morro Bay Mayor William Yates addressed scheduling future Joint City Council meetings on an annual basis. He stated these meetings will cause a unification of the cities that will provide strength to attaining common goals. Mayor Yates announced San Luis Obispo Mayor .Allen Settle has offeredto host the 1996 meeting. After discussion between the City Councils; consensus was to hold bi-annual meetings to be scheduled on the third Thursday of March and September of each year. No further action was taken on this item. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Recorded by: Bridgett Bauer Recording Secretary/City Clerk 5 City Council Meeting Page 5 Wednesday, July 19, 1995 -7:00 p.m. Patrick O'Donnell said that San Luis Transportation bid to operate the system at no cost and yet his system did not make it to negotiations and said that the RFP he received was different from what the other bidders received. Mayor Settle turned the discussion back to Council. Jeff•Jorgensen. City Attorney, advised Council of the alternatives available to them when considering action on this issue. Bill Forsythe. Forsythe and Associates Inc., questioned the legality of rejecting bids without proceeding with an expedited Request for Proposal. After discussion, moved by Settle/Roalman to reject all proposals, and authorize staff to negotiate an extension to the current contract for a period up to June 30, 1997, with the term to be negotiable based on the overall benefit to the City, with driver compensation equal to the compensation offered by other systems in the region. Staff to bring back performance review of Laidlaw Transit Services; motion carried (5-0). 3. JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS (File No. 104) Council considered whether to confirm or to subsequently agendize job descriptions for the Natural Resources Manager and Economic Development Manager positions. John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, asked that authority for finalizing both job descriptions be delegated to him based on a fair evaluation of the suggestions of the business and environmental communities. Bill Thoma. President of the Chamber of Commerce, told Council that the Chamber was concerned with the direction in which the discussions over the City's hiring process were going for both positions and felt that personnel issues should remain an internal professional and non- political matter. Opposed any attempts by special Interest groups to politicize the hiring process. Carol Florence. Vice President of the San Luis Obispo Property Owners' Association and a member of the Business Coalition, thanked Council for hiring an Economic Development Manager and said staff should be allowed to do their job. Phil Ashley. 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