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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1996 -7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL -COUNCIL CHAMBER-990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman, Vice
Mayor Dodie Williams, and Mayor Allen Settle
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Kim
Condon, Assistant City Clerk; John Moss, Utilities Director, Gary
Henderson, Water Division Manager; Dan Gilmore,Utilities Engineer
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no public comments.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
L.R.I. Vice Mayor Williams said that she had attended yesterday's meeting of the Homeless
Services Center Committee and that the project is moving along as fast as it can. Topics included
public transportation for participants, obtaining liability insurance for volunteer laborers and the
People's Kitchen search for an interim site.
1-11.2. Vice Mayor Williams reported on today's BIA Board meeting and said that Neil Havlik and
Jeff Hook had both made presentations to the board.
LR.3. Vice Mayor Romero said that the County Water Resources Advisory Committee would soon
be presenting a draft report on groundwater yield to the Board of Supervisors. He also told Council
that the American Public Works Association would be honoring the Salinas Dam as a civil
engineering landmark on Thursday, April 11, 1996.
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
STUDY SESSION
1. WATER POLICIES (File No. 517)
Council considered certain water policies contained within the Water Management Element of the
General Plan (W.M.E.). (Continued from 1123196.)
John Moss. Utilities Director, explained that discussion on this item would encompass three
policies, and other related policies, that are contained in our Urban Water Management Plan
adopted in November of 1994,and subsequently incorporated into the Water Element of the General
Plan. In October of 1995, Council directed staff to return with three of these policies for
consideration: retrofit requirement, intensification and infill reserve,and accounting for reclaimed
water. He said staff was asking for clarification on policies relative to the use of private wells. He
reminded Council that implementation of any of these policies would require a public hearing
process through the Planning Commission and Council because they are contained in the General
Plan.
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Gary Henderson. Water Division Manager, reviewed the 2-1 retrofit requirement policy which _
requires developers to make changes in facilities served by the City which will reduce long-term
water usage equal to twice the allocation required by the project.
Mayor Settle allowed comment from the public.
Pat Veesart. San Luis Obispo, said that he supported keeping the retrofit ratio at 24.
Richard DeBlauw. Atascadero, felt that the 24 retrofit requirement was more costly to developers.
Bill Thoma. San Luis Obispo, said the Chamber of Commence had never supported the 24 retrofit
policy, and that it made it more difficult for new development.
Mayor Settle returned the discussion to the Council.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Settle to maintain the 2-1 retrofit requirement and direct staff
to monitor retrofit costs, and, if necessary, bring back changes to reflect true costS; motion was
lost.
Moved by RomeroNVIlliams to send this matter to the Planning Commission to consider a 14
retrofit; motion carried (3-2; Mayor Settle and Council Member Roalman voting no).
Council Member Roalman stated,for the record,that the only reason he could see for reducing the
retrofit requirement was to send the perception to the development community that we want to
make it easier for them, but that, in effect, it reduces our most cost effective new water source.
Gary Henderson proceeded to review the current policy regarding intensification and infill reserve
which requires that a sufficient amount of water supply, including the potential savings from
replacing water fixtures, be held in reserve.
John Moss commented that changing this policy would require changes in both the Water
Management Element and the Land Use Element.
Mayor Settle asked for remarks from the audience.
Richard DeBlauw. a Margarita expansion area property owner, said that he would like to annex his
property but doesn't have enough water himself to do so, and encouraged the Council to free up
water for annexations.
Pat Veesart said he believed that the City had an obligation to supply water to the residents of the
City and adamantly opposed changing this policy.
Victor Montaomerv, 3026 South Higuera, asked Council to modify this policy to accommodate
development.
Bill Thoma said he thought water policy should not limit the City's development and favored
modification of this policy.
Mayor Settle directed discussion back to Council.
After discussion, moved by Smith/Romero to allocate 50%of potential savings from replacing water
fixtures in the City to be used for other than infill and intensification purposes; motion carried; (3-2;
Mayor Settle and Council Member Roalman voting no).
Gary Henderson then reviewed the current method of accounting for reclaimed water as contained
in the Water Management Element and the staff recommendation that reclaimed water be viewed
as a new water supply.
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Mayor Settle asked if any member of the audience wished to comment.
There were no comments.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Romero to revise policy to view reclaimed water as a new
water supply; motion carried (41; Council Member Roalman voting no).
Gary Henderson said that staff was seeking clarification on policies regarding use of private wells
due to disagreements between developers and staff.
Jerry Michael. 3026 South Higuera, requested that Council clarify the policy to state that
landscaping water can be used with one well for multiple lots.
Moved by SmithNVilliams to endorse the staff recommendation with regard to the use of wells for
non-potable needs with policy as adjusted to allow the use of well water for multiple lots reserved
for irrigation purposes and confined to commercial and industrial properties, or properties served
through a properly owners associations (excluding residential); motion carried (41, Mayor Settle
voting no).
Council Member Roalman asked for clarification on the 2-1 retrofit.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Williams that revised retrofit requirement will apply to projects
that initiate the planning process after adoption of the revisions; motion carried (5-0).
Gary Henderson pointed out that the last item included in Council's packet concerned a request
from P.G. & E. to connect to the City water system only for fire suppression purposes for their
existing facility on South Higuera and Vachell Lane, outside the City limits and inside the Urban
Reserve.
Bob Burke. P.G. A E.,said their system needed to be upgraded to satisfy a CDF requirement at a
cost of$80,000 to $100,000, and as part of the Airport Annexation area, they were looking for the
opportunity to hook-up for fire water protection.
Bill Thomaowner of a property adjacent to the P.G. & E. property, spoke about the many issues
which added to the high costs of annexing this area.
Pat Veesart expressed his opposition to changing City policy to accommodate this request.
After discussion, Council did not support deviating from existing policy to provide the requested
service. (General consensus)
P.G.A E. and other property owners invited to work with City staff on annexation issues and
clarification of costs. (General consensus)
2. NACIMIENTO WATER SUPPLY PROJECT(File No. 517)
Council considered the Nacimiento Water Supply Project alternatives involving water exchanges
and wheeling.
John Moss. Utilities Director, said the City is participating with approximately 15 other agencies
in the development of the early stages of the Nacimiento pipeline project which will deliver water
from Lake Nacimiento to San Luis Obispo and other agencies along the course of the way. He
further explained that John Carollo Engineers is currently taking a look at the design of the project
from an engineering and economics standpoint to determine the preferred project description to
be provided to the environmental consultants for a full analysis through the Environmental Impact
Report
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Dan Gilmore.Utilities Engineer and Chairman of the Nacimiento Participants Advisory Committee,
presented the technical aspects of the preferred project He explained that the water exchange
issue was a request by Cayucos water purveyors to exchange their entitlement for Nacimiento
water exchanged for water from the Whale Rock Reservoir. He went on to address the issue of
water wheeling, its potential impacts on existing customers, adequacy of existing facilities and
conflicts with existing policy regarding provision of services to customers outside the City limits.
John Moss told Council that the reason behind staffs recommendation to support water wheeling
to the Afuero de Chorro Mutual Water Company and Fiero Lane Water Company was that they are
both very small and that the City has infrastructure existing in both of those areas,although there
is no economic incentive to the City.
Mayor Settle asked If anyone in the audience wished to speak.
Terry Orton.Westland Engineering and Manager of the Fiero Lane Water Company, said the district
was using well water at this time, but would like to use the wheeled water.
Pat Veesart, San Luis Obispo, was concerned about taking actions counter to City policy by
extending its services outside of the City limits.
Jerry Michael. 3026 South Higuera, said the Airport Area property owners had been trying to be
annexed to the City for years and that the area would need to be serviced when Nacimiento water
comes to the City of San Luis Obispo.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Romero not to wheel water to areas south of the City; motion
carried (6-0).
Moved by Romero/Williams to direct staff to consider exchange of water with Cayucos water
agencies as long as it is favorable to the City;motion carried(4-1;Council Member Roalman voting
no).
9:47 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned
the meeting to Wednesday, March 13, 1996, at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room for Closed
Session.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
KC:bv Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WEDNESDAY,MARCH 13, 1996 -2:30 P.M.
CITY HALL -COUNCIL HEARING ROOM -990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman, Vice
Mayor Dodie Williams, and Mayor Allen Settle
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Sharon and Jerry Brunner, Consultants
City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue:
1. APPOINTED OFFICIALS EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Titles: City Administrative Officer
City Attorney
Facilitators: Sharon Brunner, Jerry Brunner
3:30 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned
the meeting to Tuesday, Manch 19, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
KC:dr Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk
COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1996 - 1:00 P.M.
CITY HALL -COUNCIL HEARING ROOM -990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL-
Council Subcommittee: Council Member Bill Roalman and Vice Mayor Dodie Williams
Chair to the Committee: Barry Karleskint
Vice Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Discussions were held regarding
appointments to the Planning Commission.
1:50 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Council Subcommittee,
Vice Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1996 -7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL -COUNCIL CHAMBER-990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman, Vice
Mayor Dodie Williams, and Mayor Allen Settle
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk;Ken Hampian,Assistant
City Administrative Officer; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director,
Barbara Lynch, Civil Engineer, Arnold Jonas, Community
Development Director, Jeff Hook, Associate Planner, John
Mandeville, Long Range Planning Manager
Jeff Jorgensen. City Attorney,announced that a Closed Session would need to be held this evening
on a matter of existing litigation, City vs. Soradlin, which had arisen subsequent to preparation of
the agenda and that a 415 vote was required to add this item. Council voted unanimously to add
it to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.I. Bob Hather. Sequoia Drive, said that the Afuero de Chorro Water Company was entitled to
their share of Nacimiento water and asked Council to reconsider their decision not to wheel water
outside the City.
P.C.2. Larry Pennington. Grove Street,suggested that the City rebuild the Hansen-Gularte Dam to
reduce the flow of water under Higuera Street during periods of heavy rains.
P.C.3. Deborah Quaglino, representing the YMCA, thanked Council for supporting recreational
opportunities for youth.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Romero/Smith to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer, motion carried (5-0).
C1. COUNCIL MINUTES (CONDON)
Council considered the minutes of:
Monday, February 26, 1996 at 5:00 p.m. (Advisory Body Subcommittee);
Tuesday, February 27, 1996 at 7:00 p.m.; .
Tuesday, March 5, 1996 at 5:30 p.m.;
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Tuesday, March 5, 1996 at 7:00 p.m.;
Thursday, March 7, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. (Advisory Body Subcommittee)
Moved by Romero/Smith to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carried
(541)•
C2. SANTA ROSA PARK -YMCAICITY RENOVATION (File No. 812)
Council considered an agreement with the YMCA for the purpose of making improvements to the
Santa Rosa Park Multi-use Area for use by the YMCA's Roller Hockey Program, and allocation of
$9,000 from the Youth Field Improvement Capital Improvement Project to the YMCA for completion
of the YMCA project.
Moved by Romero/Smith to approve and authorize Mayor to execute agreement, and approve
allocation; motion carried (5-0).
C3. STREET SWEEPER REPLACEMENT(File No. 812)
Council considered single source procurement and award of purchase contract to GLS Inc., in the
amount of$104,391.99 for a replacement street sweeper.
Moved by Romero/Smith to authorize single-source procurement, award a purchase contract to
GLS, Inc., and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; motion carried (5-0).
C4. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES(Spec. No. 9101.530.554)
Council considered awarding a contract in the amount of$65,600 to MarWal Construction, Inc.for
construction management services on the City Hall Seismic Safety and HVAC Improvements
proje-
Moved by Romero/Smith to award an "Agreement to Provide Construction Management and
Inspection Services; Specification No. 9101.530.554,to MarWal Construction, Inc., and authorize
the Mayor to execute the agreement; motion carried (5-0).
C5. THURSDAY NIGHT FARMERS' MARKET RULES REVISION(File No. 476)
Council considered approving the Business Improvement Association's revised Thursday
Night/Farmers' Market Rules and Regulations. (Continued from 2/6/96.)
Moved by Romero/Smith to adopt Resolution No.8515 approving the revised rules and regulations;
motion carried (54).
APPOINTMENTS
Al. BOARD OF APPEALS (File No. 123)
Council considered the appointment recommendations to the Board of Appeals.
Moved by WilliamslRomero to reappoint Bryan Gingg and Randy Dettmer to four-year terns to
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expire 3131/2000; motion carried (5-0�
A2. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE (File No. 123)
Council considered the appointment recommendations to the Promotional Coordinating Committee.
Moved by RomeroMfilliams to thank Jack Gatz for his years of service, and appoint Carol Ann
Lockary to a four-year term to expire 313112000, and Anne Cruikshanks to a three-year term to
expire 3131199; motion carried (5-0).
A3. HOUSING AUTHORITY (File No. 123)
Council considered the appointment recommendations to the Housing Authority.
Moved by Settle/Williams to thank Leland Balatti and Ruth Wirshup for their service, and appoint
David R Booker to a four-year term to expire 3/31/2000; motion carred (6-0).
A4. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE (File No. 123)
Council considered the appointment recommendations to the Cultural Heritage Committee.
Council Member Roalman said that he would abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Smith/Romero to thank Wendy Waldron for her service and appoint Astrid Gallagher to
a four-year term to expire 3/31/2000, and Steve McMasters to a three-year term to expire 3/31/99;
motion carried (4-04; Council Member Roalman abstaining).
AS. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (File No. 123)
Council considered the appointment recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Moved by Williams/Roalman to thank Gregory Macedo and Jerry Emery for their years of service,
and appoint Sally Stoner to a three-year term to expire 3131199, James Neville to a one-year term
to expire 3131197, and Debbie Black to a four-year term to expire 313112000; motion carried (54).
A6. PLANNING COMMISSION (File No. 123)
Council considered the appointment recommendations to the Planning Commission and thanked
Brett Cross and Gil Hoffman for their years of service.
Moved by Williams/Romero to appoint David Jeffrey to a four-year term to expire 313112000; motion
carred (4-1; Council Member Roalman voting no).
Moved by RoalmanlSmith to appoint Pat Veesart to a three-year term to expire 3131199; motion
carried (3-2; Vice Mayor Williams and Council Member Romero voting no).
LIAISON REPORTS
LRA. Vice Mayor Williams reported that the Chamber's tourism program was receiving tremendous
response.
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1-11.2. Council Member Romero said that Wendy George, Assistant to the CAO,attended a meeting
of the Highway 46 Subcommittee On March 11 and reported that the Highway Patrol received a
$100,000 grant to improve safety on the Highway 41146 corridor between Highway 101 and Interstate
S.
1-11.3. Council Member Romero asked that Gary Henderson, Water Division Manager, be appointed
by the Board of Supervisors as an additional alternate to the County Water Resources Advisory
Committee. To be brought back on the April 2, 1996 Consent Agenda. (General consensus.)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. HIGUERA STREET BRIDGE DESIGN DIRECTION (File No. 93-67)
Council held a public hearing to consider replacement or rehabilitation of the Higuera Street Bridge,
Specification No. 93-67.
Mike McCluskey. Public Works Director, reviewed the chronology of steps that have been taken
since Caltrans notified the City in mid-November, 1993,that the bridge was unstable, and the Town
Hall meeting held in February of this year.
Barbara Lynch.Civil Engineer,explained the findings of the rehabilitation study and offered various
options for replacement or rehabilitation,and explained the various construction options, including
opening the creek.
Council Member Romero displayed overheads demonstrating the problems with the proposal for
opening the creek through the Court Street area.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Peter Terhune. BW President, said that although the board had not yet taken an official position
on this matter,the prevailing feeling among downtown business owners was that the ideal project
should be performed in a timely maner with minimal disruption to the downtown.
Wright Watlingowner of the property located at 952-964 Higuera Street,felt that the cost of fixing
the street should be bome by the entire community and should not fall disproportionately on the
business and property-owners on Higuera Street and suggested that offering a bonus incentive to
the contractor for early completion could speed the project.
Dave Schultz. owner of Keep In Contact, disagreed with the staffs recommended option (3b), and
said that the City should relocate and reimburse affected business owners.
Kirby Gordon. an attorney representing Woodstock Enterprises,pointed out that Woodstock's fire
exit onto Higuera Street would be blocked by construction which might force the business to shut
down.
Richard Gould, owner of the property at 1011 Higuera Street, argued for minimal disruption and
said that the key factor would be a compensation plan to business owners to mitigate the cost
impacts.
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Bill Thoma, representing the Chamber of Commerce, urged Council to remember the serious
impacts on downtown business, and did not support an option that would close Higuera Street
Phillip Novotny. San Luis Obispo business owner, said that streets did not have to stay open in
order to operate as evidenced by the Downtown Center, and did not favor opening the creek.
Laura Joines, San Luis Obispo, spoke in favor of opening the creek and offered a plan for the
project.
Vincent Wood, a partner in the property located at 952-964 Higuera, opposed staging construction
in the lot next to the buildings at the corner of Morro and Higuera.
Richard Kresia,resident,said that the creek was a migration path for five native species of fish and
supported the idea of opening the creek.
Lynn Lyon, an employee of First Bank, was concerned about vehicle access to the bank and said
that Higuera Street must remain open during the project
Brett Weaver. Kennedy Club Fitness, recommended that other options be explored.
Rob Ross L San Luis Obispo, said that an expert should be brought in to do more studies.
Rosemary McKeene, resident, said the project should be planned carefully with a vision of what
the City should be like 50 to 100 years from now.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Roalman to give staff general direction to pursue rehabilitation
option 3b, deck replacement/repair with new column type supports; motion carried (5-0).
Council agreed that in future consideration of project alternatives their goal would be to minimize
the issues that are disruptive to the business community.
Moved by Roalmaniffilliams to authorize staff to request federal funding for environmental review
and design for the reconstruction; motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Roalman/Smith to direct staff to include creek opening and inside wall strengthening
opening in the environmental review and design phases of the project; motion tamed (3-2; Vice
Mayor Williams and Council Member Romero voting no).
9:12 p.m. Mayor Settle declared a recess.
9:30 p.m. Mayor Settle reconvened the meeting; all Council Members present
2. DOWNTOWN HOUSING STUDY REVIEW(File No. 427)
Council held a public hearing to consider the Housing Authority's Community Development Block
Grant-funded Downtown Housing Study.
Jeff Hoo Associate Planner, said that this comprehensive study included 23 recommendations
that Council would consider and then offer direction and follow-up to staff.
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George Movlan, Executive Director of the Housing Authority, said that making housing a part of
the downtown would required a commitment on behalf of the City and community.
Andrew Merriam,on of the three consultants who prepared the study, summarized the findings of
the study.
Tom Reay. Architect involved in the study, discussed downtown construction issues.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Christine McCrary was in favor of downtown housing, but concerned about the direction in the
report regarding development of the Blackstone Hotel due to the high cost, and asked Council to
think carefully about the mix of housing.
Pierre Rademaker.San Luis Obispo, said that as a representative of the BIA Parking Committee he
looked forward to reviewing the study in more detail,and that as a private citizen he felt it was time
to do something about housing downtown and felt their would be a demand for high-end housing
with dedicated parking.
Don Hubbard. President of the Association of Realtors, agreed with the findings of the study and
looked forward to its implementation, but said that code modification might become a big issue.
Sean Fitzpatrick, broker at Comerstone Real Estate,located on the ground floor of the Blackstone
Hotel,said he would both benefit and be hurt if the hotel were renovated and said he was in favor
of housing at the Blackstone, but not subsidized housing.
Alex Goff. 964 Chorro, supported the idea of downtown housing but questioned whether the
Blackstone Hotel was really the right location for low-income housing in the downtown area.
Rosemary McKeene. San Luis Obispo, thought downtown housing an excellent idea and asked
Council to be open to properties coming on the market.
Andrew Merriam returned to the podium to respond to issues raised during the public hearing.
Mayor Settl closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Smith to approve staff recommendations 1.1(a)through 1.3(c);
motion carried (54).
Moved by Settle/Smith to consider extending hours available for construction in the core area on
a case-by-case basis(Ref.No. I A(a)),review and modify construction barrier guidelines on a case-
by-case basis (Ref. No. 1.4(b), and restripe streets during construction on a case-by-case basis
(Ref. No. 1.4(c)); motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Williams/Smith to refer to the BIA Parking Committee recommendation 1.4(d),unmetered
parking for construction projects; motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Roalman[Romero to endorse concept of designating one staff member as a housing
specialist (1.5); motion carried (5-0).
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Moved by Roalman/Williams to accept staff recommendation not to reduce development review and
impact fees for housing downtown; motion carried (5-0).
Staff recommendation regarding allocation of CDBG funds accepted; general consensus.
No action taken on Ref. Nos. 1.8(a) and 1.8(b). Ref. Nos. 1.8(c-f) endorsed; general consensus.
Ref. No. 2(a) to be discussed in further detail at the meeting of Tuesday, April 2, 1996, during
discussion of the Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan.
Moved by Roalman/Smith to approve the staff recommendation for Ref.No.2(b)regarding including
housing as a major component of future development of the City-owned lot between Monterey,
Palm, Chorro and Morro Streets; motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Roalman/Romero to approve the staff recommendation on Nos. 3 and 4.
3. CDBG CONSOLIDATED PLAN REVIEW(File No. 427)
Council held a public hearing to consider Fiscal Year 1996 Community Development Block Grant
expenditures in the amount of$953,720, recommendations to the County Board of Supervisors for
expenditure of $163,025 in Special Urban Projects funding, and $969,000 in county-wide Home
funds, and endorsement of the Urban County Draft Consolidated Plan.
This item continued to a date certain; Tuesday, April 2, 1996.
4. BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AMENDMENT(File No. 462)
Council held a public hearing to consider amending the 1993 Bicycle Transportation Plan to show
a Class I bicycle path between Santa Barbara Street at the Morro/Upham intersection and the south
end of the Railroad Square parking lot.
Mike McCluskey. Public Works Director,said this minor amendment to the Bicycle Transportation
Plan was a recommendation of the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
There was no comment from the audience.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Romero to adopted Resolution No. 8516 amending the 1993
Bicycle Transportation Plan to add a Class I bicycle path between Santa Barbara Street at the
Morro/Upham intersection; motion tamed (5-0).
At the suggestion of Council Member Romero, staff directed to return with a report on proceeding
with sidewalk installation on the east side of Santa Barbara Street; general consensus.
5. LEAF BLOWER REPORT AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT(File No. 738)
Council held a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Municipal Code Noise Regulations
limiting decibel levels of power blowers,requiring certification of blowers used commercially within
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the City, and setting forth various performance standards for the use of blowers.
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, said that this analysis of the power blower
regulations had been requested by Council at their last review of this issue, and proceeded to
outlined the ordinance proposed this evening.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Alan Friedman. San Luis Obispo, disagreed with the staff recommendation and urged Council to
ban gas blowers in the City.
Terry Lee. Good Green Earth Landscaping, said he had never had one complaint about use of
blowers and said that pursuing the educational program was a good idea.
Nick Tennis. Camacho and Tennis Landscape, objected to the certification program.
Kevin Holmes. West Coast Landscapes, asked Council to take no further action at this time
regarding the use of blowers.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Romero to review draft ordinance and determine if any
changes are needed to existing regulations; motion carried (3-2; Council Member Roalman and
Mayor Settle voting no).
BUSINESS ITEMS
6. AMBULANCE NEGOTIATIONS (File No. 725)
Council considered developing a new ambulance concept which includes reimbursement for Fire
Department first responders, a rental agreement with San Luis Ambulance for shared use of new
Fire Station #1, and City participation in the Emergency Medical Dispatch Program.
Bob Neumann. Fire Chief, said that this very difficult and complex issue had been in the works for
many years, with many people joined together in the Ambulance Performance Operations
Committee, a county-wide group that is an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors.
Mayor Settle asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak on this issue.
Gary Fowler. San Luis Obispo, urged Council not to approve the staff recommendation.
Charlie Noffrn. San Luis Obispo, said that increasing ambulance costs was a terrible idea.
Robert Fuller.Vice President of San Luis Ambulance, explained the need for the rate increase and
said that the company delivers fine care.
Mayor Settle returned discussion to the dais.
Moved by RoalmanfRomero to: 1) support the recommendation of the Ambulance Performance
Operations Committee which Includes the development of a new ambulance contract; 2)direct staff
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Tuesday, March 19, 1996 -7:00 p.m.
to prepare a rental agreement between the City and San Luis Ambulance, Inc.for shared use of the
new Fire Station #1 at an estimated return of $18,000; 3) approve City participation in the
Emergency Medical Dispatch Program; and 4) appropriate a net amount of$4,800 to complement
the proposed program; motion carried (6-0).
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
12:02 a.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle
adjourned the meeting to Closed Session in the Council Hearing Room.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WEDNESDAY,MARCH 20, 1996 -12:05 A.M.
CITY HALL - COUNCIL HEARING ROOM -990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman, Vice
Mayor Dodie Williams, and Mayor Allen Settle
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney;John Dunn,City Administrative Officer
City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue:
Conference with Legal Counsel re: existing litigation: City v. Soradlin, pursuant to Government
Code § 54954.2(b)(2).
12:15 a.m. Mayor Settle reconvened open session.
Jeff Jomensen. City Attorney, said that the Council had been briefed on the verdict in the above-
mentioned case.
12:16 a.m. Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting to Monday, March 25, 1996 at 8:00 a.m. in the
Council Hearing Room for Appointed Officials Evaluation.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
KC:bv Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1996 -8:00 A.M.
CITY HALL - COUNCIL HEARING ROOM -990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman, Vice
Mayor Dodie Williams, and Mayor Allen Settle
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Ann Slate, Personnel Director, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; John
Dunn, City Administrative Officer
City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue:
1. APPOINTED OFFICIALS EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Titles: City Administrative Officer
City Attorney
Council convened in open session to report that evaluations had been completed.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting to Friday, March 29, 1996 at 12:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room to embark on Creek
Walk.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1996 -8:00 A.M.
CITY HALL - COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman, Vice
Mayor Dodie Williams, and Mayor Allen Settle
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Ann Slate, Personnel Director; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; John
Dunn, City Administrative Officer
City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue:
1. APPOINTED OFFICIALS EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Titles: City Administrative Officer
City Attorney
Council convened in open session to report that evaluations had been completed.
11:46 A.M. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle
adjourned the meeting to Friday, March 29, 1996 at 12:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room to
embark on Creek Walk.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
IGm Condon, Assistant City Clerk
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