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CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1996 -6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL -PERSONNEL CONFERENCE 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: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer,
Wendy George, Assistant to the CAO; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief
City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Ken Hampian & Wendy George
Employee Organization: San Luis Obispo Firefighters' Association
7:00 P.M. Mayor Settle declared a recess to convene in open session in the Library Community
Room, where a public report of the action taken in closed session was to be given.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
DR:bv Diane Reynolds, City Clerk Secretary
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1996 -7:00 P.M.
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM - 995 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; Diane Reynolds, City Clerk Secretary; Ken Hampian,
Assistant City Administrative Officer, Mike McCluskey, Public
Works Director; John Moss, Utilities Director, Bob Neumann, Fire
Chief; Ron Munds, Utilities Conservation Coordinator; Sue Baasch,
Utilities Administrative Analyst; David Hix, Utilities Waste Water
Division Manager, Wayne Peterson, City Engineer
Jeff Jorgensen. City Attorney, announced that the Council met in Closed Session.
Mayor Settle recognized the visiting students from Los Ranchos School.
PRESENTATION
PRES.1. Mayor Settle presented Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director, with a proclamation
declaring May 19-25 as National Public Works Week.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.I. Naoma Wright. SLO, expressed concern about the dissention among City residents and
the street obstructions due to the Chorro and Broad traffic calming plan.
Mayor Settle stated for the record that the Chorro Street traffic calming is experimental at this
point in time and that evaluation is on-going.
P.C.2. Mila LaBarre. SLOHS, presented the Council with mugs and tee shirts for the 24 Hour
Relay Challenge, and thanked Council in advance for their participation.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Romero/Williams to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer With the exception of C-7 and C-8; motion carried (5-0).
C1. COUNCIL MINUTES
Council considered the minutes of:
Thursday, April 25, 1996 at 7:00 p.m., Joint City Councils Meeting;
Tuesday, May 7, 1996 at 6:30 p.m.; and,
Tuesday, May 7, 1996 at 7:00 p.m.
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Moved by RomeroWilliams to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion
carried (5-0).
C2. COMPUTER MAPPING CONVERSION SERVICES (File No. 539)
Council considered approving Request For Proposals (RFP) for"Computer Mapping Conversion
Services," (Spec. No. 9684), estimated to cost $80,000 including contingencies..
Moved by Romero/Williams to approve the RFP, authorize soliciting proposals, and authorize the
CAO to award the contract if the selected proposal is within the approved budget ($80,000);
motion carried (5-0).
C3. TAXICABS AND DRIVER'S PERMITS (File No. 546)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance governing taxicabs and drivers' permits.
Moved by Romero/Williams to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1298 revising Municipal Code
Chapter 5.20, regulations governing taxicab and driver's permits; motion carried (5-0).
C4. ORCUTT ROAD RIGHT-OF--WAY ACQUISITION (File No. 537)
Council considered right-of-way acquisition for the Orcutt Road widening project
Moved by Romero/Williams to 1)approve the agreement with Doris Dixon Ahrens to acquire right
of way adjacent to 810 and 830 Orcutt Road; and, 2) authorize the Mayor to execute the
agreement; motion carried (5-0).
C5. YMCA SITE LEASE AT JOHNSON PARK (File No. 818)
Council considered the YMCA Site Lease at Johnson Park.
Moved by Romero/Williams to amend the lease agreement for the YMCA's use of a portion of
Johnson Park reducing the rent from $200 per month to$1 per year, and, 2)forgive the back rent
owed in the amount of$3,000; motion carried (5-0).
C6. WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY REPAIR (File No. 520.9667.512553)
Council considered approving a contract with Spiess Construction Co., Inc. for "Water
Reclamation Facility Digester #1 Repair," Spec. No. 520.9667.512.553.
Moved by Romero/Williams to approve contract in the amount of $73,378.00 for the Water
Reclamation Facility Digester#1 Repair, and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; motion
carried (5-0).
C7. ELECTRIC UTILITY INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING (File No. 1152)
Council considered a resolution concerning impacts of Electric Utility Industry Restructuring.
Council Member Romero questioned the wording in the proposed resolution and requested more
Council discussion on this item.
Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment
Dennis Hennessy, PG&E, requested Council consider the points he addressed in his letter to the
Council regarding the Electric Utility Industry Restructuring resolution.
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Bob Hendrix. County Administrative Officer, stated that the proposed Council resolution
regarding the Electric Utility Industry Restructuring was largely symbolic and he urged PG&E to
work with local government to mitigate the tax impacts.
Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council.
After discussion, moved by RoalmantRomero to adopt Resolution No.8536 (as amended, striking
4th paragraph "Whereas") urging PG&E,the California Public Utilities Commission, and the State
Board of Equalization to work with the County of San Luis Obispo to develop alternatives for
mitigating the impacts of the proposal concerning the valuation of PG&E holdings around the
State; motion carried (4-1; Council Member Smith voting no).
C8. OLD HEADQUARTERS FIRE STATION (File No. 727)
Council considered declaring the old headquarters fire station site at 748 Pismo street surplus
property and authorizing the City Administrative Officer to take actions leading to the sale at the
highest possible market price.
Council Member Roalman questioned the expense of using a commercial broker.
John Dunn. CAO, stated that sale to other governmental entities was preferred, then other
alternatives would be explored.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Romero to adopt Resolution No.8537 declaring the property
surplus and authorizing the CAO to take actions leading to its sale. Staff directed to return to
Council with recommendations for the request for proposal for broker services, and a review of
the alternative of marketing the property using City staff; motion carried (5-0)
C9. BELT FILTER PRESS RELOCATION PROJECT (File No. 523)
Council considered plans and specification for the "Belt Filter Press Relocation Project," Spec.
No., estimated to cost $394,800.
Moved by Romero/Williams to 1)approve plans and specifications; 2) appropriate an additional
$130,000 to the project budget; and, 3) authorize the CAO to award if the low bid is within the
engineer's estimate; motion carried (54).
APPOINTMENTS
Al. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (File No. 123)
Council considered an appointment to the Architectural Review Commission for a term expiring
3/31197.
Moved by Roalman/Settie to thank Tim Farrell for his service to the commission and to appoint
Laura Joines-Novotny to the unexpired term; motion carried (5-0).
LIAISON REPORTS
C.Ll. Council Member Smith reported she attended the Airport Annexation Land Owners
meeting and the outcome was very positive.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. SOLID WASTE RATE REVIEW (File No. 142)
Council held a public hearing to consider increasing rates for Integrated Solid Waste: Refuse
Collection and Hauling, Recycling, and Green Waste Services.
John Moss. Utilities Director, introduced the report on rate increases.
Ron Munds. Utilities Conservation Coordinator, reported on the Green Waste Services.
Sue Baasch. Utilities Administrative Analyst, answered questions regarding the rate-setting
methodology.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
LaVene Schneider. SLO, questioned the amount of rate increase given to the garbage company
stating that it is too much of an increase at one time.
Tom Martin. San Luis Garbage Co.,for the record, clarified that before taxes his profit margin is
approximately 8%, after taxes approximately 5%.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by RomeroWilliams to adopt.Resolution No. 8538 increasing integrated
solid waste rates by four and two-tenths percent (4.2%), effective July 1, 1996; and by three and
one-half percent (3.5%), effective January 1, 1997; motion carried (5-0).
2. ABATEMENT COSTS -663 CHURCH STREET (File No. 722)
Council held a public hearing to consider statement of costs regarding the abatement of the
declared public nuisance at 663 Church Street.
Bob Neumann. Fire Chief, reported on the cost of the abatement
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Romero/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8539 confirming a statement
of costs to abate a public nuisance at 663 Church Street Staff directed to provide to Council a
more detailed breakdown of abatement costs; motion carried (5-0).
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm.1. Council Member Smith expressed that the Council should address the concerns of the
residents of neighborhoods affected by the new parking structure at Cal Poly.
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. VOLUNTARY SERVICE LATERAL INVESTIGATION AND REHAB PROGRAM (File No. 527)
Council considered a voluntary service lateral investigation and rehabilitation program.
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John Moss. Utilities Director introduced the program.
David Hix. Utilities Waste Water Division Manager, highlighted the various aspects of the
program.
Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment.
Naoma Wright. SLO, thanked the Utilities Department for a job well done when helping with a
sewer problem she had, and stated she supports this program.
Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council.
Atter discussion moved by Romercy/Williams to approve voluntary sewer service lateral
rehabilitation program and direct staff to prepare appropriate documents for consideration in the
1997-99 budget Staff directed to consider the repair of the entire lateral in the crafting of the
program and indicate amount of staff time involved; motion carried (5-0).
4. STORM DRAINAGE (File No. 595)
Council considered a report on storm drainage problems and possible solutions.
Mike McCluskey. Public Works Director, introduced the report.
Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, reported on the storm drainage system and the various options
for dealing with the problem.
Mayor Settle, for the record, stated that he would encourage the Council to pursue Option 4.
Mayor Settle, for the record, reported that Walter Schroeder submitted a letter to the Council in
support of Option 4.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Romero to direct staff to pursue the formation of a drainage
utility, Option 4. Staff directed to bring back recommendations on other options that can be
implemented; motion carried (5-0).
S. FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION NETWORKS (File No. 193)
Council considered conceptually approving a strategy for creating a City Fiber Optic Network.
Mike McCluskey. Public Works Director, reported on the status of, and the future plans for, the
City's communication network.
Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment.
Joseph Samsel. Cal Poly student, proposed to the Council that an alternative to the City's
strategy would be a coaxial linkage with Sonic Cable.
Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council.
After discussion, moved by Romero/Smith to conceptually approve strategy; motion carried(5-0).
9:35 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle
adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, June 4,1996 at 4:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room, 995
Palm Street
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
DR:bv Diane Reynolds, City Clerk Secretary
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,JUNE 49 1996 -4:00 P.M.
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM -995 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
Capital Improvement Board:
Board Members Bill Roalman, Dave Romero, Kathy Smith, Vice President
Dodie Williams and President Allen K. Settle
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, Al Cablay, Public Works
Manager; Harry Watson, Transit Manager, Arnold Jonas, Community
Development Director,John Mandeville,Long Range Planning Manager,Jeff
Hook, Associate Planner
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.I. Marlin Vix.16 Hathway,said the Alta Vista neighborhood was facing the prospect of having
a 1,000 car Cal Poly parking structure moved to within less than 100 yards of their neighborhood,
putting it at risk, and asked for Council's intervention.
P.C.2. Jan Marx. 265 Albert Drive, also opposed the location of the parking structure and
questioned the accuracy of the CEQA notice regarding the proposed project.
P.C.3. Sherry Lewis. 209 Longview Lane, was very worried about the traffic impacts associated
with the location of the new Cal Poly parking structure and asked for Council's support
John Dunn. City Administrative Officer,said that Cal Poly would be holding another neighborhood
meeting at a future date.
P.CA. Tom Kay. 369 Chapman, was troubled about the construction schedule for the campus
parking structure.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Smith/Williams to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer; motion carried (5-0).
COUNCIL MINUTES
Council considered the minutes of:
Tuesday, May 14, 1996 at 4:00 P.M. and Tuesday, May 14, 1996 at 5:30 P.M.
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Moved by Smith/Williams to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carried
C2. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOARD —ANNUAL MEETING(File No. 214)
Council considered the minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Capital Improvement Board.
Moved by Smith/Williams to 1) approve minutes of the meeting held on April 16, 1996; and, 2)
adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting; motion carried (5-0).
C3. WATER REUSE PROJECT(File No. 526)
Council considered the Water Reuse Project—Biological Resources Mitigation Plan.
Moved by Smith/Williams to approve, and authorize the Mayor to sign, addendum 4 in the amount
of$18,903.00,to a contract with Fugro West Inc.for"Water Reuse Project—Evaluation of Biological
Resources"; motion carried (5-0).
C4. AMBULANCE CONTRACT REIMBURSEMENT(File No. 725)
Council considered the contract with San Luis Ambulance Services, Inc.
Moved by Smith/Williams to approve contract with San Luis Ambulance Services,Inc., authorizing
them to bill persons for first-response emergency medical services provide by the Fire Department
and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; motion carried (5-0).
C5. SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (File No. 462)
Council considered the Safety Element Update Joint Powers Agreement.
Moved by Smith/Williams to approve, and authorize the Mayor to execute,a joint powers agreement
(JPA)with the County and participating cities,for updating the General Plan Safety Element,with
the City's cost share of consultant services to be $16,671; motion carried (5-0).
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. MULTI-MODAL TRANSIT TRANSFER CENTER(File No. 549)
Council considered the Multi-Modal Transit Transfer Center.
Mike McCluskey. Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda report.
Harry Watson.Transit Manager,and Alan Cantrell,County Regional Transit Manager,demonstrated
the new bus routes that would be traversed by City and CCAT buses if the transfer center were at
the Amtrak location.
Mayor Settle asked for comment from the public.
Pierre Rademaker, speaking as a member of both the Downtown Design Team and the BIA, said
it would be important to maintain services levels to the core of the City.
Steve Devencenzi, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG), asked the City to ad a
recommendation to direct staff to work with the County to develop a cooperative agreement
addressing issues of maintenance and operations.
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Dennis Schmidt,San Luis Obispo,was pleased that the transit center would be located outside the
downtown area where it would not contribute to traffic congestion.
Bob Lombardi, owner of the Park Hotel, expressed concern about limited parking available at the
Amtrak station.
Eugene Jud. City resident, said the loss of the current bus schedule "pulse" system would be a
loss to riders and supported locating the center in the downtown.
Brett Cross. Mariners Lane, did not support the train station location.
Mayor Settle returned discussion to the dais.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Smith to pursue the newly identified Amtrak Station location
for the Center site, coordinating and in cooperation with SLOCOG; motion carred (5-0).
Moved by Williams/Romero to develop a viable sub-center within the core of the City downtown
which will provide excellent and convenient service to transit passengers to the Government Center
and the downtown; motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Smith/Roalman to discontinue pursuing the former Toyota property; motion carred (4-1;
Romero voting no).
Moved by Smith/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8540 authorizing the CAO to execute a transfer
agreement for an allocation of TCI funding for additional Amtrak Parking facilities; motion carried
2. RAILROAD SQUARE MASTER PLAN (File No. 452)
Council considered approving the Master Plan workscope for the Railroad Square area and
authorizing staff to proceed with preparation of the master plan, consultant proposals for specific
workscope tasks, if necessary,and including $15,000 in the 1996-97 Budget for master plan costs.
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, and Jeff Hoo Associate Planner, outlined the
important developments taking place in the Railroad Square area creating the need for a master
plan.
Mayor Settle asked for comments from the audience.
Steve Devencenzi. SLOCOG, supported a Master Plan for the area.
Mayor Settle returned discussion to Council.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Romero to direct staff to work with SLOCOG to identify
potential funding sources for a study of land use in connection with two regional projects in the
Railroad Square area; motion carried (5-0).
LIAISON REPORTS
L.R.I. Council Member Romero reported that Astrid Gallagher was moving out of the City and
would have to resign from the Cultural Heritage Committee. He asked if she could serve in an
consultant capacity to the committee. Staff responded that she would be welcome to sit in on CHC
meetings.
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5:55 p.m. Mayor Settle recessed to 6:00 p.m. Closed Session to be held in Conference Room A
of the Library.
5:55 pm. President Settle adjourned the Capital Improvement Board.
CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,JUNE 4, 1996 -6:00 P.M.
CITY/COUNTY LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM A, 995 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; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative
Officer
City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Ken Hampian &Ann Slate
Employee Organization: San Luis Obispo Mid-Management Employees
6:40 P.M. Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting to 7:00 p.m.when Council would reconvene in open
session in the Library Community Room, where a public report of the action taken in closed
session was to be given.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,JUNE 4, 1996 -7:00 P.M.
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM -995 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; Al Cablay, Public Works
Manager, Harry Watson, Transit Manager; Keith Opalewski, Parking
Manager, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Jim Gardiner,
Police Chief; Bill Statler,Finance Director,Linda Asprion, Revenue Manager,
Carolyn Dominguez, Accounting Manager, John Moss, Utilities Director,
Gary Henderson, Water Division Manager; David Hix, Wastewater Division
Manager, Sue Baasch, Utilities Analyst; Paul LeSage, Recreation Director;
Paul Taylor, Golf Course Manager; Wendy George, Assistant to the City
Administrative Officer, Bob Neumann, Fire Chief
PRESENTATION
P1. Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to NMA board members declaring June 3 through 7,
1996, as "National Management Association Week."
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE GRANTS-IN-AID (File No. 1050)
Council held a public hearing to consider recommendations from the Promotional Coordinating
Committee for Grants-In-Aid funding for 1996-97.
Mayor Settle announced that Council Member Smith had a conflict of interest in this matter due to
her employment by the Literacy Council and would be stepping down during these discussions.
Due to an oversight, a public hearing was not opened and this item will be considered at a later
meeting.
Council Member Smith returned to the dais.
4. ENTERPRISE FUNDS (File No. 236)
Council held a public hearing to consider Enterprise Funds: programs, projects, revenues,
financial condition, and rate change in the Sewer Fund for 1996-97.
Bill Statler, Finance Director, introduced the report and told Council that the department heads
would address the enterprise funds within their division.
Mike McCluskey. Public Works Director, reviewed the projections for the Transit Fund and
explained that Council would be asked to reduce appropriations on three capital projects to match
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Council discussed Cal Poly's reduced annual in-lieu fare contribution of $160,000 and agreed to
respond strongly to this $79,000 decrease and proposal to remain at this level. Council directed
staff to look at options to counter this reduction, including fewer routes to Cal Poly during off-peak
hours.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Romero to reduce appropriations on three capital projects;
motion carried (5-0).
Mr. McCluskey next summarized the Parking Fund and asked Council to approve new Capital
Improvement Project requests for 1996-97 for the Palm/Nipomo Parking Lot, 860 Pacific Street
parking lot, and Palm Street Parking Garage Archaeological Study.
After discussion, Council directed staff to explore alternatives to parking meters for the
Palm/Nipomo parking lot such as a master meter or monthly parking, and opportunities to salvage
all or part of the building on Pacific Street. (General consensus.)
Moved by Williams/Smith to approve the Parking Fund Capital Improvement projects requests;
motion carried (5-0).
Paul LeSacre, Recreation Director,told Council that the golf course would need a subsidy from the
General Fund in the amount of$54,500 and said that Recreation would explore new programs to
increase course revenues.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Romero to continue to subsidize the golf course through
Fiscal year 1996-07 in the amount of$54,500; motion carried (54).
John Moss. Utilities Director, presented the annual review of the water fund which, he said,
confirmed the adequacy of the previously approved rates. He explained that Council was also
being asked to establish water system access charges, effective July 1, 1996,of$22A0 per month.
After discussion, moved by Romero/Roalman to direct staff to refine the formula for establishing
water system access charges to realize a better return; motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Williams/Smith to approve the 1996-97 capital request for water facilities planning;
motion carried (5-0).
John Moss continued his presentation with a review of the Sewer Fund and a request that Council
approve a three-percent increase in sewer service charges effective July 1, 1996.
Council discussed the Casa Street sewer line improvements and directed Utilities to discuss with
Cal Poly the possibility of participating in the costs of this project (General consensus.)
After further discussion, moved by Williams/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8542 approving three-
percent sewer service charge increase to become effective July 1, 1996; motion carried (4-1,
Romero voting no).
Council Member Romero stated,for the record, that his vote did not reflect objection to replacing
the Casa Street sewer line, but opposition to the 60% fund balance that would result in this rate
increase.
Vice Mayor Williams stated,for the record, that although she was very concerned about increasing
fees, she understood it was better to increase fees incrementally than in large percentages.
Council Member Roalman stated, for the record, that with large capital projects on the horizon it
is more prudent to collect-as-you-go and avoid larger fee increases at a future date.
Moved by Williams/Romero to approved two capital improvement projects for 1996-97; motion
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carried (5-0).
5. SUBURBAN ROAD ANNEXATION (File No. 441)
Council held a public hearing to consider annexation of a portion of Suburban Road adjacent to
the TK Annexation property.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
No one spoke to the item.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
Moved by Smith/Williams to adopted Resolution No. 8543 requesting that the Local Agency
Formation Commission (LAFCo) approve a minor annexation of a portion of Suburban Road;
motion carried (5-0).
BUSINESS ITEMS
6. APPRENTICE/FIREFIGHTER-1 PROGRAM (File No. 729)
Council considered the possibility of using a combination, two-tiered Apprentice/Firefighter I
Program, consisting of Apprentices and certified California State Fire Marshal Firefighter-I's.
Bob Neumann. Fire Chief, reviewed the proposed program.
Mayor Settle asked for comment from the public.
Jeff Gator. Paramedic/Engineer, said that the department's overtime had decreased dramatically
over the last several months and that the Council goal of cutting overtime had been achieved. He
also said that the true costs of implementing this program show that any savings achieved would
be through reduction in actual services.
Lucy Clark.City Firefighter, said the high overtime was due to the loss of three firefighter positions
and offered the assessment that reserves do not have the same skill level as professional
firefighters.
Mark McCollough, President of the Firefighter's Association, spoke about the disadvantages of the
proposed program, including increased liability to the City.
Caroline Bright, City taxpayer, was concerned about lowering the level of expertise currently
offered by the Fire Department and urged Council to maintain the department as it is.
Dave Rodell. Fire Captain, said his association was not opposed to the Firefighter I program but
was opposed to replacing ll's with I's.
Ron Veillette,Firefighter, described the difference in skill and experience levels of Firefighter 1 and
Firefighter 11.
Mayor Settle brought discussion back to Council.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Romero to direct staff to pursue implementation of the
program following adoption of the 1996/97 budget; motion carried (5-0).
Jim Gardiner. Police Chief, offered his assistance.
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7. UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS FINDINGS (File No. 544)
Council considered Unmet Transit Needs.
Moved by Romero/Smith to direct all future transit service request hearings be held by the San Luis
Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) for inclusion in their Regional Unmet Needs Hearing
process, re-confirm adopted definitions of Unmet Need and Reasonable to Meet,and find that there
were no unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet; motion carried (5-0).
8. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER LOAN AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT(File No. 854)
Council considered authorizing City staff to enter into negotiations with Heritage Oaks Bank for
supplemental funding in the amount of $1.0 million for the completion of the Performing Arts
Center.
John Dunnsummarized the report.
Mayor Settle asked for public input.
Dounlas Pierce.Pierce Capital,Inc.,commended Heritage Oaks Banks on their proposal and offered
to cover the $300,000 shortfall associated with the bank's offer.
Kathy Schultz. Executive Director of the Civic Ballet, asked Council to review the Performing Arts
Center's policies regarding usage, rental fees,and priority booking for Cal Poly,prior to approving
the loan agreement.
Joe Silvaaaio. Civic Ballet,said he was upset to find that Cal Poly has special privileges and urged
Council to review rental policies.
Robert Griffin. representing Sterling Hotels Corporation and the Holiday Inn Express,told Council
an agreement had been reached between the owners of the Holiday Inn Express, Morgan Flag, Jim
Flag and Jerry Hempenius, and representatives of the Performing Arts Center, Bill Bolt and Ron
Regier, whereby the hotel owners had committed to paying the first years interest of$55,000 on
the Heritage Oaks loan.
Greer Hind. President of the Performing Arts Foundation, urged Council to move forward to take
advantage of the Heritage Oaks offer.
Bill Bolt. Vice President for University Advancement at Cal Poly, said he was pleased with the
opportunity presented by the Heritage Oaks Bank.
Responding to a question from Council Member Romero, Glen Irvin. Chair of the Steering
Committee for the Performing Arts Center, explained the need for the acoustical clouds.
At the request of Council Member Roalman. Ron Reoier.Managing Director,responded to criticism
regarding scheduling and fees from earlier speakers.
Lori Silvacraio. Civic Ballet Director,felt that scheduling multiple events at the theater on the same
day was not good management of the center.
Sherry Lewis. San Luis Obispo, expressed her concerns about the location of the new parking
structure at Cal Poly.
Bill Bo Vice President of the Foundation, said he would begin a dialogue with the neighborhood
groups to address their concerns.
Mayor Settl returned discussion to Council.
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After discussion, moved by Smith/Romero to authorize CAO to consult with Heritage Oaks Bank
and Performing Arts Center partners for loan and reimbursement agreement needed to complete
Center,return to Council with appropriate documents for approval as soon as possible, and request
financial documents from the Foundation and projected PAC revenues for Council perusal; motion
carried (5-0).
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 1. Vice Mayor Williams asked that Council Member Romero serve as City liaison to the
March for Jesus organization. Mr. Romero accepted.
Comm. 2. Council Member Roalman asked that Council agendize adoption of a resolution
supporting additional funding for Angels Camp. (General consensus.)
11:40 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle
adjourned the meeting to Tuesday,June 11,1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room,995
Palm Street
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk
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