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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNUTE—U:Zk .MN # 61
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,AUGUST 20, 1996 -4:00 P.M.
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM -995 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Allen K. Settle called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Bill Roalman, Dave Romero, Vice Mayor Dodie Williams,
and Mayor Allen Settle
Late: Council Member Kathy Smith
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney;
Bonnie Gawf,City Clerk;Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer;
Bill Statier, Director of Finance; Arnold Jonas, Community Development
Director, Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Mike McClusky, Public Works
Director,John Moss, Utilities Director; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Wayne
Petersen, City Engineer; Al Cablay, Public Works Manager, Jeff Hook,
Associate Planner; Glen Matteson, Associate Planner; Tom Baasch, Chief
Building Official; Neil Havlik, Natural Resources Manager, Ron Munds,
Utilities Conservation Coordinator
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Settle noted that the applicant for item C4 had submitted a letter requesting to withdraw his
application for a zone reclassification.
Moved by Romero/Williams to accept applicant's request for withdrawal of item C4, the proposed
General Plan amendments and zone reclassification for a recreational facility in the Calle Joaquin
Hillside Planning Area; (motion carried 34, Roalman opposed, Smith absent).
Moved by Romero/Williams to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer, excepting Item C4; motion carried (4-0-1, Smith absent).
C1. COUNCIL MINUTES (GAWF)
Council considered the minutes of:
Tuesday, July 16, 1996 at 6:30 p.m.;
Tuesday, July 16, 1996 at 7:00 p.m.; and
Tuesday, July 23, 1996 at 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Romero/Williams to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carried
(4-0-1, Smith absent).
C2. ANNEXATION AND PREZONING -850 EL CAPITAN (File No. 441)
Council considered giving final passage to Ordinance No. 1303 amending the zoning regulations
map to designate a 3.15 acre site on the east side of Broad Street, south of Tank Farts Road,
Medium-Density Residential, with Planned Development and Specific Plan overlays (R-2-PD-SP),
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and a 0.7 acre site, in the same location, Service Commercial, with Special Considerations and
Specific Plan overlays (C-S-S-PD).
Moved by RomeroWilliams to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1303; motion carried (4-0-1,
Smith absent).
C3. CITY-WIDE TEXT AMENDMENT- CARWASHES(File No. 463)
Council considered giving final passage to Ordinance No. 1304 approving a city-wide text
amendment to allow mechanical carwashes in the Neighborhood-Commercial (C-N) zone.
(Continued from 7/23/96.)
Moved by RomeroWilliams to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1304; motion carried (4-0-1,
Smith absent).
C4. FRANKS GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT(File No. 463)
Council considered denying the proposed General Plan amendments and zone reclassification for
a recreational facility in the Calle Joaquin Hillside Planning Area.
Moved by Romero/Williams to accept applicant's request for withdrawal of the proposed General
Plan amendments and zone reclassification for a recreational facility in the Calle Joaquin Hillside
Planning Area; (motion carried 3-1-1, Roalman opposed, Smith absent).
C5. CONTRACT TO PURCHASE TWO TRANSIT COACHES (File No. 547)
Council considered awarding a contract for the purchase of two buses.
Moved by Romero/Williams to award a contract to the Gillig Corporation in the amount of
$515,099.66 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; motion carried (4-0-1, Smith absent).
C6. PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT(File No. 96-22A)
Council considered awarding a contract for "Neighborhood Park Improvement Project; Emerson
Park Playground," Spec. No. 96-22A.
Moved by Romero/Williams to award a contract to Dennis Landscape, Inc. in the amount of
$51,468.79 for Park Improvement Project; motion carried (4-0-1, Smith absent).
C7. LAND CONSERVANCY AGREEMENT(File No. 462)
Council considered extending the agreement for services with the Land Conservancy of San Luis
Obispo County.
Moved by Romero/Williams to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to
Include a one-year extension to the term, an increase in the total compensation of $6,000, and
broadening of the scope of services included in support of the City's greenbelt program; motion
carried (4-0-1, Smith absent).
Ca. SURPLUS CARBON FILTRATION TANKS (File No. 165)
Council considered declaring two sets of carbon filtration tanks as surplus City property.
Moved by RomeroWilliams to adopt Resolution No. 8575 declaring tanks as surplus and authorize
staff to advertise for formal bids, and authorize CAO to sell the tanks to the most responsive
bidder, motion carried (4-0-1, Smith absent).
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C9. SANTA ROSA BRIDGE DESIGN SERVICES(File No. 93-04)
Council considered a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Santa Rosa Bridge Design Services.
Moved by RomeroWilliams to approve and authorize staff to distribute RFP, and authorize CAO to
award the contract if the negotiated cost for consultant services is within the project budget;
motion carried (4-0-1, Smith absent).
C70. EMERGENCY PHONE DISPATCH SYSTEM(File No. 711)
Council considered approving a lease/purchase agreement with AT&T in the amount of$69,566.40
for the replacement of 9-1-1 emergency dispatch telephone equipment at the City's four fire
stations and authorizing the CAO to execute the contracts.
Moved by RomeroANIlliams to approve lease/purchase agreement with AT&T; motion carried(4-0-1,
Smith absent).
C11. LEAGUE CONFERENCE VOTING DELEGATE (File No. 364)
Council considered designating a voting delegate and alternate to the League of California Cities
Annual Conference in October.
Moved by Romero/Williams to designate the Mayor as voting delegate and the Vice Mayor as
alternate; motion carried (4-0-1, Smith absent).
C12. STORM DRAIN RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT(File No. 97-05)
Council considered plans and specifications for"Osos Street Storm Drain Reconstruction," Spec.
No. 97-05, Engineer's estimate $103,400 including contingencies.
Moved by RomeroWilliams to approve plans and specifications, authorize staff to advertise for
bids,and CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is less than the estimated project
cost with contingencies; motion carried (4-0-1, Smith absent).
C13. UPDATE OF CITY TRAFFIC FORECASTING MODEL (File No. 770)
Council considered a Request for Proposals (RFP)for"Traffic Model," Specification No. 400-9611-
551, estimated to cost 70,000.
Moved by Romero/Williams to approve RFP and authorize the CAO to award an agreement for
services to the recommended consultant, if the cost does not exceed the approved amount; motion
carried (4-04, Smith absent).
C14. MOA - POLICE STAFF OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (File No. 625)
Council considered approving the Memorandum of Agreement with the San Luis Obispo Police
Staff Officers' Association for the period of July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1998.
Moved by RomeroWilliams to adopt Resolution No. 8576 approving MOA; motion carried (4-0-1,
Smith absent).
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C15. MOA - POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (File No. 625)
Council considered approving the Memorandum of Agreement with the San Luis Obispo Police
Officers' Association for the period of July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1998.
Moved by RomerolWilliams to adopt Resolution No. 8577 approving MOA; motion carried (4-0-1,
Smith absent).
C16.. SOFTWARE AND COMPUTER SUPPLIES
Council considered an Invitation for Bids(IFB)for office application software and network interface
cards estimated to cost $58,700.
Moved by RomerofWilliams to approve IFB and authorize the CAO to award the contract if within
the bid estimate; motion carried (4-0-1, Smith absent).
APPOINTMENTS
Al. AREA AGENCY ON AGING (File No. 123)
Council considered an appointment to the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens (CCCSC)
Board of Directors for a two-year term to begin immediately.
Moved by Settle/Williams to nominate George Brudney for appointment; motion carried (4-0-1,
Smith absent).
BUSINESS ITEMS
Council Member Smith arrived at 4:10 p.m.
1. PUBLIC ART PROJECT(File No. 478)
Council considered a recommendation by the Chinatown Public Art Committee regarding the
Chinatown Public Art Project.
Jeff Hook. Associate Planner, presented the staff report and introduced representatives of the
Public Art Commission, who presented details of the project.
Moved by Williams/Romero to 1)Accept recommendation to retain artist Peter Ladochy; 2)endorse
the concept design and refer It to the Architectural Review Commission for final review and
approval; 3) authorize use of $10,000 from the Parking Transportation Fund and $5,000 from the
Public Art Fund to cover the project's costs; and, 4) authorize the CAO to execute an agreement
with Mr. Ladochy following ARC approval; motion carried (54).
2. SALE OF OLD HEADQUARTERS FIRE STATION (File No. 727)
Council considered a Request for Proposal (RFP)for commercial real estate brokerage services for
selling the old headquarters fire station located at 748 Pismo Street.
.Bill Statler. Director of Finance, presented the staff report.
Moved by Williams/Romero to approve RFP for real estate brokerage services;motion carried
3. PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION SYSTEM
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Council considered continuing with the acquisition and implementation of a new public safety
Information system and deferral of implementing financial management, records management and
public access information technology improvement to the 1997-99 Financial Plan.
Bill Statler, Director of Finance, presented the staff report, and reviewed the previously adopted
technology master plan.
Moved by Roalman/Smith to continue acquisition and implementation, defer records management
and public access information systems and transfer available budget balances in the 1995-97
Financial Plan($173,000)to the public safety project,and allocate the City's revenue apportionment
for public safety improvements resulting from the State's recently adopted budget (estimated at
$100,000) to the public safety project; motion carried (5-0).
Vice Mayor Williams voiced her disappointment over the error in the original master plan.
4. FLOOD AND WATERWAYS MANAGEMENT PLAN (File No. 96-05A)
Council considered authorizing the CAO to request proposals from consultants to prepare a Flood
Management Plan for the City and for areas lying within the County Flood Control District-Zone 9,
Specification No. 96-05A.
Mike McClusky. Public Works Director, presented the staff report, and Wayne Peterson, City
Engineer, gave details of the item.
Ray Belknap, Land Conservancy, spoke in support of moving forward with RFP.
Moved by Romero/Williams to authorize CAO to request proposals for Engineering Services: Flood
and Waterways Management Plan; motion carried (5-0).
S. 1996 WATER RESOURCES STATUS REPORT (File No. 519)
Council considered the annual Water Resources Status Report; 1) Existing Water Supply Status;
2) Multi-Source Water Supply Projects; 3) Water Conservation Program; and, 4) Projected Water
Supply Situation.
John Moss, Utilities Director, introduced Water Division Manager Gary Hendersen, who presented
details of the report.
Moved by Smith/Romero to receive and file report; motion carried (5-0).
Mayor Settle asked the City Attorney to announce the scheduled closed sessions.
Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney announced three topics which would be addressed in closed session:
conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation on the claim of Ralph Richards; a
conference with property negotiators regarding possible acquisition of 68 acres located on the west
side of U.S. 101 at Marsh St.and 1500 acres at the end of Davenport Creek Road; and conference
with legal counsel regarding potential litigation.
At 5:25 p.m. the City Council adjourned to Closed Session in Library Conference Room.
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CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,AUGUST 20, 1996 - 5:30 P.M.
LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM - 995 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
Property: (1) 68 acres on west side of U.S. 101 At Marsh St.
(2) 1500 acres at the end of Davenport Creek Road
Negotiating Parties: City of San Luis Obispo:
John Dunn
Ken Hampian
Neil Havlik
Property Owner Representatives:
(1) Maino Family
(2) John Guidetti
Negotiation: Whether to Acquire
Council authorized further negotiations on the Maino Property.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pursuant to Government Code
§ 54956.9(B)(3)(C) regarding Existing Litigation, Claim of Ralph Richards
Council authorized further negotiations on the Claim of Ralph Richards.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- Pursuant to Government Code
§ 54956.9(c) regarding Initiation of Litigation
Number of Cases: 1
Council authorized joining litigation regarding the County of San Luis Obispo vs. Maino, et al.
At 6.50 p.m. the City Council adjourned to Library Community Room for Regular Meeting.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,AUGUST 20, 1996 - 7:00 P.M.
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM - 995 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Allen K. Settle called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL.• Mayor Settl noted for the record that all Council Members were present.
Jeff Jorgensen. City Attorney, reported that during tonight's closed sessions, the Council
authorized further negotiations on the Claim of Ralph Richards; Council authorized further
negotiations on the Maino Property;and Council authorized Joining litigation regarding the County
of San Luis Obispo vs. Maino, et al.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Settle presented a proclamation recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the SLO County YMCA
to Debbie Quaglino and Karen Sisco of the YMCA.
PUBLIC COMMENT
John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, stated that in response to community concern over the
freeze of funds available for the spay neuter program, the Police Department is lifting the freeze
and the program will continue until the funds are depleted.
Pearn► Wilson. Ocean, stated that she is pleased with the lifting of the freeze.
Irene Morehouse, Arroyo Grande, stated that the decision to continue the program is a wise one.
Michael Seitz,112 Cerro Romauldo, presented a petition signed by 600 people in opposition to the
Chorro Street traffic calming and asked that the item be agendized for the first meeting in October.
Kathleen Gingles. 172 Broad, spoke in opposition to the speed humps on Chorro Street and asked
that the bus service be expanded.
Sharon Seitz. 112 Cerro Romauldo, spoke in opposition to the Chorro Street speed humps and
offered alternatives.
Matt Wall. 584 Patricia, suggested the formation of a committee to address the controversy, and
asked Council to rescind the previous actions relating to Chorro Street.
Ben Griffin. San Luis Obispo, asked for reconsideration of the Chorro Street Traffic Calming issue
by the City Council.
Larry Voss. 611 Al-Hil Drive, suggested that the speed limit be lowered on Chorro Street and stop
signs be installed and the speed humps be removed.
Cynthia Griffin, 688 Cerro Court, stated her agreement with the previous comments regarding
Chorro Street
Patricia Ashbaugh, 193 Los Cerros, spoke in opposition to the Chorro Street speed humps and
asked the Council to reconsider the Issue.
John Ashbaugh. 193 Los Cerros, agreed with the previous speakers, stated that bicycling on
Chorro Street is hazardous and asked Council to reconsider the Issue.
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Nanor Sekavan, stated that the money spent on the Chorro Street should have been spent on
schools.
John Dunn. CAO, stated that the timing of the redress of this issue will be based on the period of
time necessary to perform a thorough evaluation of the situation.
Bill Glidden, spoke in opposition to the traffic calming plan.
LIAISON REPORTS
Council Member Roalman reported on SLOCOG meeting
COMMUNICATIONS
After discussion, the Council agreed to schedule a Study Session at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
September 3,1996,regarding proposed development of a multi-purpose community sports complex
on the Cal Poly Campus.
John Dunn. CAO,reported on the housing shortages being experienced by Cal Polys students, and
stated that the University plans to build additional campus housing.
John Dunn. CAO, reported on the anticipated reduced funding for transit services and suggested
that Council may want to designate two members to a subcommittee to work on the issue. Council
concurred that the matter be agendized for the September 3, 1996 meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT CREDIT(TDC) (File No. 468)
Council held a public hearing to consider approving a negative declaration of environmental impact
and adding enabling provisions for Transfer of Development Credit to the City's Zoning Regulations
and Subdivision Regulations.
Glen Matteson, Associate Planner, presented the staff report, explaining the logistics of TDC's. He
stated that the Land Use Element identifies specific sites that could receive TDC's.
Council Members voiced concems that some TDC sender sites were not In the San Luis Obispo
urban reserve or greenbelt area, and that the County had not yet adopted a plan for TDC's.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Diane Hull. San Luis Obispo, asked that a sunset clause be included in the ordinance and asked
the Council to delay decision until after September 17th, when the County will decide what their
program will be.
Ray Belknap Land Conservancy, spoke in support of the Item and explained some of the details
of the ordinance and associated issues.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Smith to ask for further refinements regarding the geographic
area and annual review period; motioned carried (5-0).
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7. TEXT AMENDMENT- NIGHTCLUBS (File No. 462)
Council held a public hearing to consider a request to amend the text of the Zoning Regulations
to permit nightclubs in the Service Commercial (CS) zone (TA 87-96, ER 87-96); William Bogdan
and Kenn Shaw, applicants.
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, presented the staff report
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Bill Bogdan, applicant, spoke in favor of the amendment and asked that the Planning Department
handle the use permit, rather than the Planning Commission.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Smith/Williams to introduce Ordinance No. 1305 to print approving a
negative declaration with mitigation measures, and amending the text of the zoning regulations
(Section 17.22.010, Table 9, Uses Allowed by Zone) to allow nightclubs in the CS zone, with the
requirement for a Planning Commission use permit and the addition of a footnote, based on
findings; motion carried (5-0).
S. DEMOLITION REGULATIONS AMENDMENTS (File No. 426)
Council held a public hearing to consider a recommendation by the Cultural Heritage Commission
to amend the demolition regulations.
Tom Baasch. Chief Building Official, presented the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing and, having no requests to speak, closed the public
hearing.
After discussion and minor amendments to the language, moved by Smith/Roalman to introduce
Ordinance NR. 1306 to print as amended, amending the City demolition regulations by repealing
Chapter 15.36 and creating Appendix Chapter 1—Demolition and Moving of Buildings to the Uniform
Building Code; motion carried (4-1, Williams opposed).
9. WATER SYSTEM ACCESS CHARGES (File No. 516)
Council held a public hearing to consider approving a "Fixed Fee" method for establishing water
system access charges, and establishing a monthly fee of$22.40, effective November 1, 1996, for
commercial properties that use a private well to meet water needs but are connected to the City
water system for on-aite fire protection.
Gary Hendersen. Water Division Manager, presented the staff report, detailing the plan.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Diane Hullstated that the actual cost of the connection should be the basis for the charge. Mr.
Henderson clarified that there Is an ongoing cost to maintain the connection.
Mike Spangler, stated that those businesses who do not connect should be the ones charged to
.create an incentive to use the City water system for on-site fire protection.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Smith to approve "Fixed Fee" method and adopt resolution
establishing water system access charges; motion carried (4-1, Roalman opposed).
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10. WASTEWATER CHARGES FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES USING WELLS (File No. 523)
Council held a public hearing to consider requiring all commercial properties using private well
water which discharges to the existing sewer system to install water meters on the wells for the
purpose of assessing commercial sewer charges.
John Moss. Utilities Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Mike Spangler spoke representing Crown Plating, stating that small business owners would bear
too great a cost if this ordinance is enacted.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Romero to introduce Ordinance No.1307 requiring installation
of water meters for the purpose of assessing commercial sewer charges; motion carried
11. RECYCLING AND GREEN WASTE COLLECTION FRANCHISE (File No. 142)
Public hearing to consider granting franchises for residential curbside recycling and green waste
collection.
John Moss. Utilities Director, presented the report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
A representative of the San Luis Garbage Company, stated that the problem in providing enough
green waste containers is being addressed and should be solved by the end of the week.
Diane Hull.San Luis Obispo, stated she is in favor of recycling, but the green waste bin is too large
for her needs.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Smith/Williams to Introduce Ordinance No. 1308 to print granting
franchises to San Luis Garbage Company; motion carried (5-0).
12. SANTA ROSA STREET BRIDGE (File No. 93-04)
Council held a public hearing to consider the environmental determination for the Santa Rosa
Street Bridge replacement, Spec. No. 93-04E.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing, and having no requests to speak, closed the public
hearing.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8579 approving a mitigated
negative declaration of environmental impactfor the Santa Rosa Street Bridge Replacement;motion
carried (54).
Vice Mayor Williams asked that the record Indicate that her no vote on Item 8 was because she
thought ordinance was excessive, but she believes there is a need for a demolition ordinance.
10:35 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle
adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, September 3, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library Community, 995
Palm Street.
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