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Home My WebLink About02/17/1998, C-1 - MINUTES MEET. AGENDA MINUTES DATEA-l-& rrEM #6 4 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCILS AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY Thursday, January 8, 1998 7:00 p.m. —Regular Session Atascadero Lake Park Pavilion 9315 Pismo Ave. Atascadero, California SPECIAL JOINT MEETING: 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Carden Mayor Carden,Atascadero, called the Special Joint Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Color Presentation and Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy Scout Troop#155, sponsored by the Atascadero Knights of Columbus. ROLL CALL: City ofArroyo Grande City ofAtascadero City of Grover Beach Mayor A.K "Pete"Dougall Mayor Harold L. Carden,III Mayor Dee Santos Michael Lady Ray Johnson Robert Reed Michael Fuller George Luna Henry E. "Gene"Gates Thomas A. Runels Jerry L. Clay,Sr. Peter Keith Steve Tolley Kenneth Lerno Ronald Arnoldsen City of Morro Bay City of Paso Robles City of Pismo Beach Mayor Cathy Novak Mayor Duane J. Picanco Mayor John Brown Rodger Anderson Tom Baron Marian Mellow Dave Elliott Walter J. Macklin Hal Halldin William Peirce Zee Swanson Bill Rabenaldt Janice Peters Christian E.Iversen Mary Ann Reiss City of San Luis Obispo County of San Luis Obispo Mayor Allen K Settle Chairwoman Ruth Brackett Bill Roalman Harry L. Ovist Dave Romero Bud Laurent Dodie Williams Peg Pinard Kathy Smith Mike Ryan Joint Councils/Supervisors Meeting 01/08198 Page 1 of 8 Marcia Torgerson, City Clerk, Atascadero, called roll. All the above-mentioned members were present except the following: Council Members Arnoldsen and Gates, Grover Beach; Council Members Baron, Iversen and Swanson, Paso Robles; Council Member Roalman, San Luis Obispo; and Supervisors Brackett and Laurent, San Luis Obispo County. MANAGER'S/ADMINISTRATOR'S PRESENT: Robert Hunt, Arroyo Grande; Wade McKinney, Atascadero; Tom Sullivan (Interim), Grover Beach; David Cole, Morro Bay; James App, Paso Robles; Mike Fuson, Pismo Beach; John Dunn, San Luis Obispo; and Clark Channing (Interim), San Luis Obispo County. OTHERS PRESENT: Senior clerk.to the Board of Supervisors Vicki Shelby, San Luis Obispo County; City Clerk Bonnie Gawf, San Luis Obispo; City Attorney Roy Hanley, Atascadero; and City Clerk Marcia Torgerson, Atascadero. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION: By Mayor Settle, San Luis Obispo and seconded by Council Member Reed, Grover Beach, to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously by a voice vote. COMMUNITY FORUM: Susan Litteral, Atascadero, Secretary of the Water Resources Advisory Committee, stated that the Committee is working on the update to the County Master Water Plan. She stressed that it is important that input to the Plan comes from throughout the County. She encouraged the Councils/Board to actively participate in this process. Ray Jansen, Atascadero, read excerpts of a letter that he has sent to all the Council Members/.Supervisors. The letter expressed his concerns of how government is changing. Peggy Wilson, Animal News Network, Oceano, spoke concerning importance of funding spay/neuter programs. She announced that "Spay Day" begins on February 16`s and ends on March 30`h. Dennis Schmidt, Atascadero, spoke concerning the Air Pollution Control District. He asked that the Councils/Supervisors look at the content of the Clean Air Plan (CAP), including the goals and policies of the CAP. Also, he noted that the CAP discriminates against projects that each of the communities have been adopting. End COMMUNITY FORUM— Joint Councils/Supervisors Meeting 01/08198 Page 2 of 8 ev Chairman Ryan, San Luis Obispo County, stated that the Board of Supervisors are very glad to. be present tonight. He announced that the Board of Supervisors are going to participate in discussions but will not be taking any action tonight. They will take any action that is taken here back to the full Board and take action on it at a later date. He also said that has had a discussion with Mayor Carden, Atascadero, regarding the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors attending the Mayor's meetings and he feels this will be a positive step towards the sharing of ideas within the County. A. ACTION ITEMS: 1. A JOINT RESOLUTION URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE AND THE GOVERNOR TO APPROVE RESTORING OF PROPERTY TAXES. [Robert Reed, Councilmember of Grover Beach, will give background] [Allen Settle, Mayor of San Luis Obispo, will give report and present resolution] Recommendation: Approve Joint Resolution. Time: 30 minutes Council Member Reed, Grover Beach, gave background information on this item. Mayor Settle, San Luis Obispo, stated that the purpose of this Joint Resolution is to encourage The State Legislature to place on their agenda for this term a measure.asking for the return of these funds to cities. He explained that the Joint Resolution could be modified. MOTION: Mayor Settle, San Luis Obispo, moved to approve the Joint Resolution urging the State Legislature and the Governor to Approve Restoring of Property Taxes. Council Member Romero, San Luis Obispo, suggested changing of title of the Joint Resolution by eliminating "And Authorizing Restored Property Taxes" and "Such As Public Safety And Public Works", but leaving in "To Be Used For Local Government Needs." He also suggested eliminating in the sixth paragraph, "such as public safety and public works construction and maintenance." Mayor Settle, San Luis Obispo, agreed with the suggested amendments and asked that his motion be amended to include them. SECOND: Council Member Romero, San Luis Obispo, seconded the motion including the following amendments: I. In the title, eliminate "And Authorizing Restored Property Taxes" and "Such As Public Safety And Public Works", but leave in "To Be Used For Local Government Needs." 2. In the sixth paragraph, eliminate "such as public safety and public works construction and maintenance." Mayor Carden, Atascadero, stated that, before accepting the motion, he wanted to discuss the letter that Chairman Ryan, San Luis Obispo County, had sent to all mayors (see Attachment A). Supervisor Ovitt, San Luis Obispo County, read and explained portions of Chairman Ryan's Joint Councils/Supervisors Meeting 61/08/98 Page 3 of 8 C•�3 letter as some members had not received it. He stated that the Board's main concerns were: 1) They needed to include the agreed upon approach of the League of California Cities and the California State Association of Counties which would focus on the state capping the property tax shift (ERAF) at a base year and return the growth amount to local government, and 2) They needed to amend the language that would earmark the funds. In doing so, the funds could go back to the general funds for the discretion of the local entities. Mayor Settle, San Luis Obispo, stated that he agreed with Supervisor Ovitt's comments. Mayor Novak, Morro Bay, stated that she felt that if the State will not return some of the ERAF monies, one possible approach would be that by earmarking.the funds for public works and public safety, the State would consider the return of some of the funds. PUBLIC COMMENT Gere Sibbach, County Auditor/Controller, asked the Council Members/Supervisors to remember that the ERAF transfer also affected special districts, not just cities and counties. He suggested adding special districts, at a minimum the County library system which lost approximately 10% of its total funding. Alice Porter, 9420 Marchant Way, asked is this Joint Resolution affects Proposition 13. Mayor Carden answered, no. Eric Greening, Atascadero, stated he agreed with Mr. Sibbach that the library took a large cut and that should be restored. He stated that he supported this Joint Resolution as amended. —End PUBLIC COMMENT— Lengthy discussion ensued including clarification of wording. Mayor Novak, Morro Bay, asked that the motion be repeated in full including the amendments to the Joint Resolution. Council Member Romero, San Luis Obispo, reviewed the motion. The motion passed unanimously by a voice vote. 2. A JOINT RESOLUTION CONCERNING FEDERAL REGULATION COORDINATION AND PERMITTING RELATIVE TO FLOOD.PREVENTION. [Allen Settle, Mayor of San Luis Obispo, will give report and present resolution] Recommendation: Approve Joint Resolution. Time: 30 minutes Mayor Settle, San Luis Obispo, gave a brief report regarding this item. He reviewed the proposed amendments suggested in the letter from Chairman Ryan, San Luis Obispo County (see Attachment A). He stated that he found the proposed amendments generally acceptable. Joint Councils/Supervisors Meeting 01/08/98 Page 4 of 8 MOTION: Mayor Settle, San Luis Obispo, moved to adopt the revised Joint Resolution(see Attachment A) that will improve the permit process so as to protect our county, its citizens and property from flood damage through an improved permit process. SECOND: Council Member Williams, San Luis Obispo seconded the motion. Council Member Luna, Atascadero, asked for clarification of the wording in the Joint Resolution in the paragraph starting with, "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED." Mayor Settle, San Luis Obispo, explained that the process is much more streamlined. The idea is to have the Federal Government to recognize a unified permit that will allow us the flexibility to protect our property without having to go back on a yearly basis for renewals. Tim Anson, County Engineer, San Luis Obispo, confirmed that any decision the Army Corps of Engineers makes, can be appealed by the EPA. They also have to go through multiple other agencies to receive approval, i.e. Fish and Wildlife Service and FEMA. Ron DeCarli, Executive,Director of SLOCOG staff, explained that under the ISTEA passed in 1990, there were several streamlining provisions. The most important was early consultation and delegation of portions or the responsibilities. PUBLC COMMENT Eric Greening, Atascadero, urged the Councils/Supervisors to table this issue until they get more information. —End PUBLIC COMMENT— Council Member Luna, Atascadero, asked that the wording he questioned earlier be deleted. Mayor Settle, San Luis Obispo, stated that he would have no problem deleting the wording in the last three lines in the paragraph Council Member Luna is concerned with and adding, "to follow reasonable and expeditious standards." Council Member.Williams, San Luis Obispo (the second) agreed. Mayor Carden, Atascadero, repeated the motion for clarification: Adopt the revised Joint Resolution( see Attachment A) with the amendment to delete the last three lines of the paragraph starting with, "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED" and adding, "California to follow reasonable and expeditious standards." Motion passed unanimously by a voice vote. Joint Councils/Supervisors Meeting 01/08198 Page 5 of 8 Ch's 3. A RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CITIES AND COUNTY SUPPORT IN CONCEPT THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO GAIN GREATER FISCAL STABILITY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT. [Cathy Novak, Mayor of Morro Bay, will give report] Recommendations: 1. The Cities and County support in concept the constitutional amendment. 2. Each City and County individually support, by resolution, the final constitutional amendment package presented to the Legislature. Time: 30 minutes Mayor Novak, Morro Bay, gave a brief report and explained her recommendations. There was brief discussion on this item and Mayor Novak clarified her request to the members. MOTION: Council Member Reed, Grover Beach, moved to conceptually support the constitutional amendment, and that the cities and counties along with CSAC and the League of California. Cities, work towards a united effort. SECOND: By Council Member Luna, Atascadero. PUBLIC COMMENT Michael Kodak, unincorporated Atascadero, questioned the need for this item. Gere Sibbach, County Controller/Auditor, asked if the motion, as it is presented now, going to support a constitutional amendment or is it in support of specific language only. Mayor Carden responded that the motion is to conceptually support the constitutional amendment and work with CSAC and the League towards a united effort. Mr. Sibbach stated that he had some concerns regarding the language. Bob Rose, Templeton, stated that he did not believe that we need another constitutional amendment. He suggested that what we need is to elect legislators that recognize where state government, city and county government borders exist. —End PUBLIC COMMENT— Mayor Novak, Morro Bay, clarified for the public that this constitutional amendment would require a two thirds vote of both houses to be passed. She also stated that to have it on the November 1998 ballot would require a 50% voter approval. There was brief discussion on this item. Motion passed unanimously by a voice vote. Joint Councils/Supervisors Meeting 01/08/98 Page 6 of 8 B. INFORMATION ITEMS: 1. ELECTRIC INDUSTRY DE-REGULATION: AN INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ON OPTIONS FACING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. . [Cathy Novak, Mayor of Morro Bay, will give information presentation] [Allen Settle, Mayor of San Luis Obispo, will present request of aggregating possibilities] Recommendation: City Managers explore all options and report back findings to all Cities and County within four months. Thne: 30 minutes Mayor Novak, Morro Bay, gave a brief report and explained her recommendation. She explained that she felt that the City Managers/County Administrator should work together and explore all options. MOTION: By Mayor Novak, Morro Bay, to approve Item #B-1. SECOND: By Mayor Brown, Pismo Beach. No PUBLIC COMMENT— There was brief discussion on this item. Motion.passed unanimously by a voice vote. Mayor Carden, Atascadero, stated that he thinks they have set a record tonight. He went on to say that since there is still time left, he would accept short closing comments. Mayor Brown, Pismo Beach, stated he appreciated the efforts of the Atascadero City management, especially the City Clerk's office, for putting this facility at our disposal with all the arrangements. Chairman Ryan, San Luis Obispo County, thanked the Cities for inviting the County to this meeting. He stated that they will take the Joint Resolutions that the Cities have passed tonight and put them on their agenda and take action on them as soon as possible. Mayor Novak, Morro Bay, stated she agreed with Mayor Brown, Pismo Beach, and thanked the the Cities and the County Board members who attended. Mayor Dougall, Arroyo Grande, welcomed Chairman Ryan, San Luis Obispo County, and stated he agrees with the Chairman joining the mayors' meeting. Mayor Settle, San Luis Obispo, stated that he agrees with the previous speakers and looks forward to the next meeting. He expressed his hope that they all follow-up on the items discussed tonight. Council Member Reed, Grover Beach,.thanked all who attended and help bring information to the meeting. He also thanked Atascadero for hosting the event. , Joint Councils/Supervisors Meeting 01/08198 Page 7 of 8 /9_!- ITEM NUMBER: A-1 discussed tonight. DATE: 01/27/98 Council Member Reed, Grover Beach, thanked all who attended and help bring information to the meeting. He also thanked Atascadero for hosting the event. Mayor Santos, Grover Beach,invited Chairman Ryan to the next mayors' meeting. Mayor Picanco,Paso Robles, stated he agrees with the previous speakers and moved to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Carden,Atascadero,thanked everyone for coming. He stated that Chairman Ryan will be present at the next mayors' meeting. He also thanked the Atascadero City staff for coordinating this meeting.. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Carden adjourned the Special Joint Meeting of the City Councils and the Board of Supervisors of San Luis Obispo County at 8.25.p.m MINUTES RECORDED AND PREPARED BY: Marcia M.Torgerson, City Clerk Joint Councils/Supervisors Meeting 01/08/98 / p Page 8 of 8 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY,JANUARY 20, 1998-7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER,990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Bill Roalman, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor Kathy Smith,and Mayor Allen Settle City Staff Present: John Dunn,City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen,City Attorney; Bonnie Gawf, City Clerk; Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Bill Statler, Finance Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Ann Slate, Director of Personnel; John Moss, Utilities Director, Mike McCluskey; Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director; Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manager; Pam Ricci, Associate Planner, Neil Havlik, Natural Resources Manager, Diane Sheeley, Economic Development Manager. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT City Attorney Jorgensen reported that the Council held a closed to discuss the following issue: CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATIOR,pursuant to Government Cade 54956.8- Property: 610 Monterey (Russ Adrienne property) Negotiating Parties: City of San Luis Obispo: Mike McCluskey&Lillian Jewell-Hamner Property Owner Representative: Allen Real Estate Investments Negotiation: Whether to Acquire No action was taken by the Council. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD PC1. There were no speakers under public comment CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Smith/Roalman to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer, motion carried(5-0). C1. COUNCIL MINUTES Council considered the minutes of: Tuesday,January 6, 1998 @ 6:00 p.m.; and Tuesday,January 6, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m. Moved by Smith/Roalman to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carried (5-0). c1-9 City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday,January 20,1998-7:00 p.m. C2. REQUEST FOR BOND REDUCTION (File No.410) Council considered bond reduction for Tract 1750, Unit 3, a 59 lot residential subdivision at Brook pine Drive and Ironbark Street(Islay Area); R.W. Hertel&Sons,Inc.,subdivider. Moved by Smith/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8755 reducing the surety bonds for Tract No. 1750, Unit 3' motion carried(54). C3. GENERAL FUND ALLOCATION FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION (File No.487) Council considered appropriation of 1998-99 General Fund allocation in support of acquisition of a portion of Bishop Peak. Moved by Smith/Roalman to 1) approve the final funding program for the purchase of 108 acres of the Bunnell property on Bishop Peak; and, 2) appropriate $200,000 in General Funds currently budgeted in the 1998-99 budget into the 1997-98 budget to assemble the remaining funds necessary to complete the transaction; motion carried(5-0). C4. MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION (File No. 626) Council considered renewing the Management Pay for Performance System for another two years; an increase in management salary ranges of 3%each year,and an increase in the health insurance contribution to$420 per month for management employees. Moved by Smith/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8756 revising the Management Pay for Performance System; motion carried (5-0). APPOINTMENTS Al. TREE COMMITTEE (File No. 123) Council considered an appointment to the Tree Committee to fill an unexpired term. Moved by Romero/Williams to appoint Jane Worthy to fill the rest of the unexpired term and,at the end of that term to fill a four-year term expiring on March 31, 2002; motion carried (5-0). A2. COUNCIL COMPENSATION PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE (File No.313) Council considered appointment recommendations to the Council Compensation Plan Review Committee. Moved by Williams/Romero to appoint the following persons to the Council Compensation Committee, effective immediately, to sunset upon adoption of a new Council Compensation Resolution Penny Rappa Former Council Member Marcie Villa Current Personnel Board Member Jan Howell Marx Member at Large Pierre Rademaker Member at Large Paul Ready Member at Large motion tamed (5-0). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS CLR1. There were no Council Liaison reports. 21/0 City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday,January 20,1998-7:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. APPEAL-ALBERTSON'S GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTIZONING RECLASSIFICATION (File No.407) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal of Director's determination that a new application can be processed within one year of an earlier denial of a request for a 59,000 square foot neighborhood commercial center at 2238 Broad Street;Courtney Architects,applicant. Community Development Director Jonas presented the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Rob Strong, Strong Planning Services, appellant, stated that this is substantially the same application that was presented to the City Council last April, so it should not be considered until a full twelve months has passed. He said that no new environmental study has been performed,and that there are still issues related to traffic impacts. He said it would be over building of a commercial use and detrimental to the community. Scott Thayer,Albertson's, Inc., Brea, Ca.,said that reducing the total area of the project by 20-25% is a substantial change. He noted that relocating the building closer to Broad Street is also a substantial change. He asked Council to deny the appeal. Bill Walter,679 Monterey St., noted that based on the ordinance,this project does meet the criteria as a substantially different project Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. For the record,Council Member Roalman noted that the size of the project is being reduced in size by 12°/6,with the market size reduced by 19%. After discussion, moved by Romero/Williams to adopt Resolution No. 8757 denying the appeal based on the finding that the re-application is not substantially the same as the previous application; motion carried (4-1, Roalman opposed). 2. PREFUMO CREEK HOMES SUBDIVISION (File No.441) Council held a public hearing to consider a vesting tentative map for a residential subdivision at 1855 Prefumo Canyon Road creating 35 residential lots on 12 acres, and two open space lots totaling 372 acres(1R 26-95;County Tract Map No.2193); Laguna Hill Park,Inc.,subdivider. Associate Planner Ricci presented the staff report She reviewed several issues that were addressed by the Planning Commission and staff during the planning process. Public Works Director McCluskey clarified issues surrounding the City's creek maintenance responsibilities as they relate to liability. Associate Planner Ricci recommended that Council adopt the Planning Commission recommendation with a minor revision to Condition 27: changing the language to allow vehicular access to open space"for City maintenance purposes,"and eliminating the second sentence in that condition; eliminating condition #34; and adding Code Requirement #7, whereby the applicant will pay park-in lieu fees consistent with the SLO Muni Code. Natural Resource Manager Havlik noted that the developers have agreed to work with staff with regard to minor improvements to the open space area as part of the construction of the project Public Works Director McCluskey clarified the focus of the hydrology study required under condition #15. Utilities Director Moss addressed questions regarding conditions related to water pressure and water demand for the development Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday,January 20,1998-7:00 p.m. Carol Florence, Laguna Hill Park Inc., applicant representative, asked Council to support the Planning Commission recommendation, stating that the project has benefited from compromise. She showed a video to summarize the geologic studies,stating that the studies concluded that the area is stable. She asked that condition #17 be amended so the homeowners association maintains the fuel management area behind the homes on the up-slope lots in addition to the creek lot. She asked Council to revise Condition#20,to not include the low fence. Gilbert Hoffman, 987 Capistrano Court, stated that he would prefer no project, but, if there is a project, he can endorse the Planning Commission recommendation. He said he would like to see the property lines on the up hill slope be 5 feet from the back of the building, similar to those backing up to the creek. He asked that condition#26 be met before grading starts. Carol Florence noted that the applicant is currently working with County Environmental staff regarding condition#26. Sam Vigil, Castillo Court,spoke in opposition to the project,stating that it is a bad idea to build on a narrow strip of land between a creek and landslide area. He referred to materials he submitted to the Council regarding recent decisions by Bay Area officials on land use in slide-prone areas. Christine Mulholland SLO,spoke in opposition to the project,stating that it is poor planning. Pierre Matheson, Prefumo Canyon Road, stated that in a one hundred year storm the meadow floods. He asked if the City plans to fence the open space area. Brett Cross, Mariners Cove, stated that he is concerned about sensitivity to the habitat and that the creek setback be adequate to preserve the riparian vegetation. John Ashbaugh, Los Cerros Drive, discussed the creek setback addressed by the Planning Commission. He supported that the area be dedicated to the homeowners association. Gilbert Hoffman.987 Capistrano Court,stated that the creek has flooded in that area previously. Carol Florence reviewed the creek setback ordinance with respect to allowable uses within that area. Dan Lloyd, project engineer, noted that the engineering department will be reviewing the analysis to ensure that the lots are protected from flooding. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. Natural Resource Manager Havlik noted that most of the property is covered with brush and is difficult to access except at designated trails. He clarified that HOA ownership of creekside property is desired, but that on the uphill slope property, there is not the potential for significant costs for maintenance and liability. After discussion, moved by Williams/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8758 approving the tentative map, with conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission, and as amended by staff; motion tamed (3-2,Roalman,Settle voting no). Mayor Settle called a recess at 10:35 p.m.,then reconvened the meeting at 10:45 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS Comm1. Vice Mayor Smith asked if Council is interested in looking in to a dog park. Council agreed and the matter was referred to Parks and Recreation staff, with input from the Parks & Recreation Commission. Comm2. Council Member Romero reminded Council of the Channel Counties Division meeting on January 301 and clarified that in the past non-controversial items could be voted upon by Council Member Romero, but that controversial items would be brought back to Council for consideration. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday,January 20,1998-7:00 p.m. BUSINESS ITEMS 3. TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPERATION (File No.735) Council considered authorizing the Public Works Department to remove the existing traffic signal at Santa Rosa/Pismo Street intersection and replace with 3-way stop sign control. Public Works Director McCluskey presented the staff report, giving a brief history of the signal upgrade project and the trafFc studies for the intersection. He recommended removing the signal and replacing it with a three-way stop sign. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment, and having no requests to speak, returned discussion to the Council. After discussion, moved by Williams/Roalman to authorize removal of traffic signal and installation of 3-way stop sign; motion carried (5-0). 4. TRIP REDUCTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM (File No.603) Council considered the Trip Reduction Incentive Program(TRIP). CAO Dunn introduced the item. Personnel Director Slate presented the staff report, giving a history of the development of the plan and an overview of the activities offered in connection with TRIP. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment, and having no requests to speak, returned discussion to the Council. After discussion, moved by Smith/Roalman to 1)approve the TRIP Employee Manual that contains the administrative guidelines and related performance monitoring features for the trip reduction activities, and 2) establish an 18-month trial period and direct staff to return with a report on the program's impact; motion carried (5-0). S. RESIDENTIAL IMPACT FEE APPORTIONMENT METHODOLOGY (File No.109) Council considered the methodology for apportioning development impact fees between various types of residential uses. Finance Director Statler presented the staff report Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment, and having no requests to speak, returned discussion to the Council. After discussion,moved by Romero/Williams to retain the current methodology; motion carried (3- 2,Smith, Roalman voting no). There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting at 11:30 p.m.to Tuesday,February 3, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber,990 Palm Street,San Luis Obispo. APPROVED BY COUNCIL:2/17/98 BG:dr Bonnie L.Gawf,City Clerk CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1998-6:30 P.M. COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Bill Roalman, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor Kathy Smith,and Mayor Allen Settle City Staff Present: Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer,Wendy George,Asst.to CAO City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR-Pursuant to Government Code§54957.6 San Luis Obispo Firefighters'Association. Agency Negotiators: K. Hampian,W. George Council gave direction to negotiators. 7:00 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 to be given. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 2/17/98 Bonnie L.Gawf,City Clerk BLG:dr MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1998-7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Bill Roalman, Dave Romero,Dodie Williams,Vice Mayor Kathy Smith,and Mayor Allen Settle City Staff Present: John Dunn,City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen,City Attorney; Bonnie Gawf,City Cleric; Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer;Arnold Jonas,Community Development Director; Bill Statler,Finance Director,Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bob Neumann,Fire Chief,John Moss,Utilities Director, Mike McCluskey; Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director;Wendy George,Assistant to the CAO;Al Cablay,Public Works Manager, Harry Watson,Transit Manager,Jeff Hook,Associate Planner. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Christine Collie declaring February "Prevent a Litter Month"and February 241 as"Spay Day USA." Ms. Collie presented lapel pins to the Council Members. Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Marie Garcia and John Battalino of the Center Point Theater,declaring February as month of"Beyond Tolerance: Celebrating Diversity"and honoring the 501h anniversary of the publication of Anne Frank's Diary. Mayor Settle presented a certificate of appreciation to Council Member Williams for her work on the PAC Commission. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT City Attorney Jorgensen announced that the Council held a closed session to conference with labor negotiator-Pursuant to Government Code$54957.6-regarding the San Luis Obispo Firefighters' Association. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD PCI. Shelly Stanwyck,Governmental Affairs Director of SLO Chamber,asked Council if they would schedule time at a future meeting so the Chamber of Commerce could give a brief presentation on the new"Vision of San Luis Obispo Economic Future"brochure. Council directed staff to work with the Chamber to schedule a presentation. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by SmithWilliams to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried(5-0). C1. COUNCIL MINUTES Council considered the minutes of- /5 City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday,February 3,1998-7:00 p.m. Tuesday,January 13, 1998 @ 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday,January 13, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday,January 20, 1998 @ 6:30 p.m. Moved by SmithWilliams to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carred (54)• C2. ADVISORY BODY HANDBOOK (File No. 123) Council considered revisions to the Advisory Body Handbook. Moved by Smith Williams to adopt Resolution No.8759 revising the Advisory Body Handbook; motion carried (5-0). C3. RAILROAD BICYCLE PATH BUDGET AMENDMENT (File No.90-98) Council considered the transfer of$10,000 from the Minor Bicycle Projects account to the Railroad Bicycle Path Phase 1 construction account bringing the new project budget to a total of$415,000. Moved by SmithWilliams to approve transfer of funds; motion carried (5-0). C4. ABATEMENT HEARING-NOTICE OF INTENT (File No.722) Council considered setting a public hearing on March 17, 1998 regarding public nuisance abatement at 663 Church Street; motion carred (5-0). Moved by Smith/Williams to adopt Resolution No.8760 of intent; motion carried (5-0). C5. MAYOR'S YOUTH TASK FORCE (File No. ) Council considered authorizing the Parks and Recreation Director to accept fiduciary responsibility for the funds of the Mayor's Youth Task Force,and authorizing the Finance Department to act as a fiduciary agent for the Mayor's Youth Task Force and to establish an agencyfund. Moved by Smith/Williams to approve acceptance of fiduciary responsibilities; motion carried (5-0). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS CLR1. Council Member Romero gave an update on his new duties as the representative to SLOCOG and to a State and Federal Legislature program. He gave a report on last week's League of California Cities Channel Counties Division meeting,and stated that the next meeting is scheduled for March 20'"and will include Jack O'Connell as the featured speaker. CLR2. Council Member Williams reported on the EVC Board meeting of January 28"',stating that an item regarding the Los Osos sewer issue was presented to the EVC.She noted that typically the EVC does not take action on such items, but it is ultimately an economic development issue. She said that the cost of jobs produced by the EVC is averaging about$18,000,and she encouraged continued support by the Council. CLR3. Vice Mayor Smith reported on the program subcommittee of the PAC,stating that they are considering potential advantages of contracting exclusively with a professional promoter. She noted that Cal Poly Arts is also interested in an exclusive contract for arts shows. CLR4. Mayor Settle reported on a recent meeting of the SLO County Mayors regarding improving communications between SLOCOG and their staff. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, February 3,1998-7:00 p.m. APPOINTMENTS Al. NOMINATION TO AREA AGENCY ON AGING (File No.) Council considered appointing Walter Schroeder to the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens(CCCSC)Board of Directors to fill an unexpired term to end in August, 1998. Moved by Settle/Williams to appoint Walter Schroeder to the CCCSC; motion carried (5-0). A2. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE (File No.123) Council considered appointing Wilda Rosene to the Promotional Coordinating Committee to fill an unexpired term ending 3131/99. Moved by Roalman/Smith to appoint Wilda Rosene to the PCC and thank Charlotte Alexander for her service to the committee; motion carried(5-0). PUBLIC HEARING 1. INTERIM HAZARDOUS WASTE INSPECTION FEES (File No.706) Council held a public hearing to consider the adoption of interim hazardous waste generator inspection fees for each facility or business handling and/or storing hazardous materials. Fire Chief Neumann presented the staff report,stating that a study to determine what the program will ultimately encompass and what the permanent fee structure will be is anticipated to take 18 months. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing,and having no requests to speak,closed the public hearing. After discussion,moved by SmithWilliams to adopt Resolution No.8761 setting inspection fee schedule; motion carried (5-0). Chief Neumann introduced the City's new Fire Marshall, Darren Drake to the Council. COMMUNICATIONS Comm1. Council Member Williams suggested having staff review southbound Madonna Road, Oceanaire and Los Verdes I to study traffic and signal concerns. Council agreed to ask staff to look at the issue and prepare a report to Council at the earliest possible date. Comm2. Council Member Roalman asked if it is possible to move the white lines back from the cross walks on Marsh Street and Council agreed that they would like to consider that option. BUSINESS ITEMS 2. MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER UPDATE AND DOWNTOWN TRANSFER SITE DESIGN CONTRACT AWARD (File No.549) Council considered an update on the Transit Transfer Centers and authorization to award a Downtown Transfer Site Design Service Contract. Public Works Director McCluskey presented the staff report,giving a brief history of the projects. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday,February 3,1998-7:00 p.m. Transit Manager Watson presented details of the Downtown Transit Center design and funding. He reviewed concerns of businesses along Osos and Mill Streets. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment Jan Howell Marks,864 Osos,stated that she is concerned about the elimination of the six parking spaces on the street She urged Council to continue to look for an off street location for the transit facility. She suggested an EIR to determine the impacts on traffic. Dave Dubbink.864 Osos,spoke about concerns regarding added noise,pollution and safety issues that might be caused by having the busses parked in a saw-toothed pattern. Associate Planner Hook explained the requirements of the current noise ordinance and improvements,stating that this project would not push the current noise levels significantly higher, and might,in fact lower the noise levels. Michael Sallaberry,976 Buchon,presented a sketch of a plan for the construction of a terminal on Santa Rosa Street between Marsh and Monterey Streets. Eugene Jud,Transportation Planner,said that he is pleased that the pulse of the transit system is being proposed to remain downtown. He suggested that some of the busses be located along Palm Street,and make Osos and Palm Streets be partially one-way streets. Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council. Staff answered questions and concerns that had been raised by the speakers. Discussion ensued regarding the"stakeholders"group,which has studied the plans for a number of locations and concepts,and the MTC has endorsed the concept Council also discussed the possibility of making Osos one way between Palm and Mill Street Council Members also raised concerns regarding making an expenditure for a plan that may not adequately address the current problems. Pierre Rademaker,member of the stakeholders'group,presented details explaining the estimate for the design and construction documents. Council Members agreed that they would prefer to review the environmental determination before awarding a contract for the design concept City Attorney Jorgensen stated that if Council wants to review the environmental determination,that he would encourage Council to give direction on what concepts they wish to be studied. He noted that most likely,the impacts will not be significantly different to the current situation. Moved by Wilfiams/Smith to direct staff to modify the design concept to include the possibility of a one way street, heading south on Osos; move the Route 3 bus to Palm Street in front of City Hall, and retain one entrance to parking lot on Osos Street,while adding and entrance on Mill Street; review the possibility to retain the parallel parking of the busses,as well as the herringbone design; revisit the noise study and bring back a negative declaration to a March Council meeting; motion carried (5-0). 3. EXTENSION OF IN-CITY WATER RATE (File No.517) Council considered authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for extension of the in-City water rate to the Mental Health Association of San Luis Obispo for water used at the Growing Grounds Farm and nursery located at 3698 Johnson Avenue. Utilities Director Moss presented the staff report. —/MY City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday,February 3,1998-7:00 p.m. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment,and having no requests to speak, returned discussion to the Council After discussion,moved by Smith/Romero to authorize Mayor to execute the agreement; motion carried(5-0). There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.to Tuesday, February 17,1998 at 7:00 p.m.in the Council Chamber,990 Palm Street,San Luis Obispo. APPROVED BY COUNCIL:2/17198 BG:dr Bonnie L.Gawf, City Clerk