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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/1998, Agenda & MINUTES Agenda Distribution List i (9/97) co nc t Enaa I CITY OF S A N LUIS OBISPO i. IInpaid Subscriptions: CITY HALL, 9 9 0 PALM S T R E (All mtgs.unless o/w noted) AIA President ASI President BIA /Deborah Holley ce Tuesday, March 3, 1 Chamber of College / K. Cuesta Colle e / K. Roberts Bill Thoma / Chamber of Comm. Co. Board of Spvrs. Paul Hood, Co.Administration 6:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Housing Authority KCBX KCOY KCPR: (2) Gen.Mgr. & News Dir. KDDB CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigj KEYT Code § 54956.9 KGLO ICKJG KSBY KUHL KVEC 7:00 P.M. .:REGULAR MEETING KPR, Library (front desk) Mustang Daily New Times (front desk) Pac.Bell / V. Montalban CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Allen K. Settle Pac. Gas & Elec. / B.Burke Planning Comm. M Comm. Dev.) So. Calif. Gas / V. Sterling PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council of Govts / R. Decarli League of Women Voters Telegram-Tribune (front desk) ROLL CALL: Council Members Bill Roalma Public Interest Action Ctr. Williams, Vice Mayor Kathy SI ECOSLO / Geoffry Land Res.forQual.Neigh / C.Sanders Sierra Club / Gary Felsman SLO Property Owners Assoc. PRESENTATIONS Fred Strong (The Citizen) Sonic Cable/Jackie UNOCAL/J. Bray Telegram Tribune/S.Lyons Presentation by the Chamber of Commerce: "Our Vision] Peg Pinard/SLO County Economic Future. i Walter Capps II.Subscriptions Paid or Presentation of a proclamation declaring March 19, 199 Env. Provided P 9 � (res.mtas.onlv) : Day." 0 G John Wiley esq. Easter Rents, Inc. IMS/S.Krautheim IDA (Engr. Dev. Assoc.) Ellen® eAnne Local Govurg Capital Corp. Local Government Services Regular City Council meetings are broadcast on KCPR, 91.3 FM. The Cil VisRRM Design Group / e vices the disabled in all of its services,programs,and activities. Telecommunications Devil' Vista Information Services to the City Clerk prior to the meeting if you require a hearing amplification device. Wallace, John L. & . Walter Bros. Construction Co. A. J. Diani Construction Fugro/McClelland Cannon Assoc. SLO Bd. of Realtors Kimley-Horn r � Council Agenda Tuesday, March 3, 1998 Ij 1?CIBLIC COMMENTPERIQD(riot to exceed 15 mmufes tofalj ny.complefing a speaker and givngThe•CoundlweloDrr" outmatlyinaresseCounal it`Wttie City Cferk pnoi tB the meeting Atthits time,:you may address the Council on items that-are not _ on.the agenda_oritems.on the Coiisent%�gerida Tone 11iffl0t three m—Mutes.• State law does not allow the'Gouncil to discuss of take ac66ri.on issues not on the agenda,expepttKo members of the Co-0 or staff rriay-tutetly respond to statements made or questions.posed by=persons exercising their public teshmcny rights-'(Gdv Cwe;Sec.:549542} 'Staff may:be asked to follow up fns Staff reports; Viand.other written'docurrie-ntation relating tq-each item.refer ed to on taus agenda,are on file in the City Cleric's Office in Room 1 of 0"1ty"a1L CONSENT AGENDA: . Thd,Zonsent Agenda.is approved':on one:iiiotron.- Goundl M&inb&fs rriaar pup consent items to :fie considered after Business items. C1. COUNCIL MINUTES (GAWF) Consideration of the minutes of. Tuesday, February 17, 1998 at 6:30 p.m., and Tuesday, February 17, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. + RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended. C2. PARKING FINE INCREASES (McCLUSKEY/554) Consideration of giving final passage to an ordinance amending portions of Chapter 10.08 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, "Vehicles and Traffic: Administration." + RECOMMENDATION: Give final passage to Ordinance 1331. C3. APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS (HAMPIAN/487) Consideration of an application for grant monies in the amount of$7,500 from the National Recreational Trails Fund Act Program administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. + RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution authorizing staff to complete and submit application. 2 Council Agenda Tuesaey, March 3, 1998 C4. FUNDING FOR TREE REMOVAL (McCLUSKEY/505) Consideration of the transfer of$22,600 from General Fund unappropriated fund balance to the Golf Course Fund to provide for the removal of diseased and dying trees at Laguna Lake Goff Course. + RECOMMENDATION: Approve fund transfer for removal of trees. C5. CRUISE TOURISM ACT OF 1997 (HAMPIAN) Consideration of a request from the Port San Luis Harbor District for City support of the United States Cruise Tourism Act of 1997. + RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution supporting the Cruise Tourism Act of 1997. APPOINTMENTS Al. JOINT RECREATIONAL USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY COMMITTEE (ROALMAN/WILLIAMS/123) �;•Consideration of appointments to fill two vacancies on the Joint Recreational Use S Committee. + RECOMMENDATION: Reappoint Richard Kriet to a four-year term expiring 3/31/2002, and reappoint Steve Sales to a three-year term expiring 3/31/2001. A2. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE (WILLIAMS/SETTLE/123) 't',konsideration of appointments to fill two vacancies on the Cultural Heritage Committee. + RECOMMENDATION: Reappoint Amy Kardel and Robert Pavlik to four-year terms. expiring 3/31/2002. F UNCIL LIAISON REPORTS(not to exceed 15 minutes) ncil Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time,limit 3,minutes. z t 3 v Council Agenda Tuesday, March 3, 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS If you have filled out a Speaker Slip, the Mayor will call you to thq podium. Please speakjfrto the Microphone and give your name and city of residence for the record_ Please limit your c6mments to 3 minutes; consultant and project presentations limited to 10 minutes_ If you phailenge an issue in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone 'else raised at this public hearing as described below, or in written comespondence delivered to the Ciiy before or during the public hearing. 1. OPEN SPACE ORDINANCE (HAMPIAN/487 - 20 min.) Public hearing to consider establishing rules governing the use of City open space lands. + RECOMMENDATION: Introduce ordinance to print governing the use of open spacelands. 2. SIDEWALK INSTALLATION (McCLUSKEY/533 - 5 min.) Public hearing to consider protests to sidewalk installation as required by the 1911 Act. + RECOMMENDATION: Continued for further analysis relative to new Proposition 218 requirements. Further information concerning Proposition 218 will be provided prior to or during the March 3rd meeting. COMMUNICATIONS(not to exceed 15 minutes) At this:time, any Council Member or the City Administrative Officer may ask.a question for clarification, make an announcement, or report briefly on his'or her activities. In addition, subject to Council PoFicies and Procedures,they may provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, request staffto report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter,-ortake action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda(Gov. Code Sec.549542). BUSINESS•I7TEMS 3. CAMPAIGN ELECTION REGULATIONS (GAWF/323 - 15 min.) Consideration of minor amendments to the City's Campaign Election Regulations. + RECOMMENDATION: Introduce to print an ordinance amending the Election Campaign Regulatioplsas recommended by the Campaign Regulations Committee. lei-/uv 4 Council Agenda Tuesday, March 3, 1998 4. DOWNTOWN TRANSFER CENTER - OSOS STREET (McCLUSKEY/549 -45 min.) Consideration of a report on the Downtown Transfer Center, approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, and authorizing staff to negotiate a Downtown Transfer Site Design Services Contract. + RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive report and endorse the staff recommended design concept; 2) adopt resolution approving the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact (ER 167-97); and, 3) authorize staff to negotiate a contract with Wilbur Smith Associates/Rademaker Design to analyze the approved concept, and prepare design and construction documents for the Downtown Transfer Site in an amount not to exceed $46,000. 5. TRANSFER OF CABLE FRANCHISE (HAMPIAN/143 - 30 min.) Consideration of a request for transfer of cable television franchise from Sonic Cable Television of San Luis Obispo to Charter Communications Properties LLC. + RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving the transfer and authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute the Change of Control Agreement. A. ADJOURN TO THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1998 AT 11:30 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET. 5 council agenda CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, March 3, 1998 6:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Council Hearing Room 990 Palm Street CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber 990 Palm Street CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Allen K. Settle PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Council Members Bill Roalman, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor Kathy Smith, Mayor Allen K. Settle PRESENTATIONS Presentation by the Chamber of Commerce: "Our Vision of San Luis Obispo's Economic Future. Presentation of a proclamation declaring March 19, 1998, "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day." ® Regular City. Council meetings are broadcast on KCPR, 91.3 FM. The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of its services,programs,and activities. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf(805)781-7410. Please speak to the City Clerk prior to the meeting if you require a hearing amplification device. For more agenda information, call 781-7103. Council Agenda Tuesday, March 3, 1998 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD(not to exceed 15 minutes total) The Council welcomes your input You may address.the Council by completing a speaker slip and giving it to the City Clerk priorto the meeting. At this time,you may address the Council on items that are not on the agenda or items on the Consent Agenda Tune limit is three minutes. State law does not allow the Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda, except that members of the Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights(Gov. Code See.5495421 Staff may be asked to follow up on such items. Staff reports and oilier written documentation relating to each item referred to on this agenda are on file in the City Clerk's Office in Room 1 of City Hall. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda is approved on'one motion.. Council Members may .pull consent items to be considered after Business items. C1. COUNCIL MINUTES (GAWF) Consideration of the minutes of: Tuesday, February 17, 1998 at 6:30 p.m., and. r Tuesday, February 17, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. + RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended. C2. PARKING FINE INCREASES (McCLUSKEY/554) Consideration of giving final passage to an ordinance amending portions of Chapter 10.08 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, "Vehicles and Traffic: Administration." + RECOMMENDATION: Give final passage to Ordinance 1331. C3. APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS (HAMPIAN/487) Consideration of an application for grant monies in the amount of$7,500 from the National Recreational Trails Fund Act Program administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. + RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution authorizing staff to complete and submit application. 2 r; Council Agenda Tuesday, March 3, 1998 C4. FUNDING FOR TREE REMOVAL (McCLUSKEY/505) Consideration of the transfer of$22,600 from General Fund unappropriated fund balance to the Golf Course Fund to provide for the removal of diseased and dying trees at Laguna Lake Golf Course. + RECOMMENDATION: Approve fund transfer for removal of trees. C5. CRUISE TOURISM ACT OF 1997 (HAMPIAN) Consideration of a request from the Port San Luis Harbor District for City support of the United States Cruise Tourism Act of 1997. + RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution supporting the Cruise Tourism Act of 1997. APPOINTMENTS Al. JOINT RECREATIONAL USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY COMMITTEE (ROALMAN/WILLIAMS/123) Consideration of appointments to fill two vacancies on the Joint Recreational Use Committee. + RECOMMENDATION: Reappoint Richard Kriet to a four-year term expiring 3/31/2002, and reappoint Steve Sales to a three-year term expiring 3/31/2001. A2. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE (WILLIAMS/SETTLE/123) Consideration of appointments to fill two vacancies on the Cultural Heritage Committee. + RECOMMENDATION: Reappoint Amy Kardel and Robert Pavlik to four-year terms expiring 3/31/2002. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS(not to exceed 15 minutes) Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time limit-3 minutes. 3 Council Agenda Tuesday, March 3, 1998 �PtJbLIC HEARINGS. - - Ifyouu have filled out a Spealer 5fip, the Mayor viiia call you to the podrurn.,`Please speak into -'the rrircraophone and give your name and city of residence#or.the 4tcord. Plea­1.1se rend your_comments to 3 .minutes;consuRant and project presentations Tirrided.to 1D nunutes Wyou.chanin, an issue in-court, i you may be ruriited toraising ohly those issues-you or someone else,raised'at thris pvbTic heaFrng:as -described_bLNovv,odRw ftELft aespondenm deWef-ed.to.thEs`"fOt'e,'LdQftq a pub6c.headng 1. OPEN SPACE ORDINANCE (HAMPIAN/487 - 20 min.) Public hearing to consider establishing rules governing the use of City open space lands. ♦ RECOMMENDATION: Introduce ordinance to print governing the use of open spacelands. 2. SIDEWALK INSTALLATION (McCLUSKEY/533 - 5 min.) Public hearing to consider protests to sidewalk installation as required by the 1911 Act. ♦ RECOMMENDATION: Continued for further analysis relative to new Proposition 218 requirements. Further information concerning Proposition 218 will be provided prior to or during the March 31dmeeting. COMMUNICATIONS(sotto exceed 1$rninuW , Af this Ume,.any Counal Member or the Cdjr AdnumstraUVe Officer may as, ,a gues6ori for clarification; make an announcement,'of report briefly on fiis orher:acpvities. .In ad69on, syblect to Cound Polraes and f rc ced res,they may provide a reference to staff or ether resources for factual ififormatigry request staff toreport:pack to the-Council at a subsequent meeting.co�cemmg any matter;,or take action,to direct staff to place a'nitter of business on a future agenda(Gov-Code sec.54954:2) ; BUSINESS ITEMS 3. CAMPAIGN ELECTION REGULATIONS (GAWF/323 - 15 min.) Consideration of minor amendments to the City's Campaign Election Regulations. ♦ RECOMMENDATION: Introduce to print an ordinance amending the Election Campaign Regulations as recommended by the Campaign Regulations Committee. 4 Council Agenda Tuesaay, March 3, 1998 4. DOWNTOWN TRANSFER CENTER -OSOS STREET (McCLUSKEY/549 -45 min.) Consideration of a report on the Downtown Transfer Center, approval'of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, and authorizing staff to negotiate a Downtown Transfer Site Design Services Contract. + RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive report and endorse the staff recommended design concept; 2) adopt resolution approving the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact (ER 167-97); and, 3) authorize staff to negotiate a contract with Wilbur Smith Associates/Rademaker Design to analyze the approved concept, and prepare design'and construction documents for the Downtown Transfer Site in an amount not to exceed $46,000. 5. TRANSFER OF CABLE FRANCHISE (HAMPIAN/143 - 30 min.) Consideration of a request for transfer of cable television franchise from Sonic Cable Television of San Luis Obispo to Charter Communications Properties LLC. + RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving the transfer and authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute the Change of Control Agreement. A. ADJOURN TO THURSDAY, MARCH 6. 1998 AT 11:30 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET. 5 0 council acEnaa CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, March 3, 1998 ACTION UPDATE 6:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Council Hearing Room 990 Palm Street CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber 990 Palm Street PRESENT: Council Members Bill Roalman, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor Kathy Smith, Mayor Allen K. Settle PRESENTATIONS Pres1. Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Joey Hughes of the Camp Fine organization declaring March 19, 1998, "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day." Pres1. Mayor Settle noted that a previously scheduled presentation by the Chamber of Commerce: "Our Vision of San Luis Obispo's Economic Future"will be rescheduled to a meeting planned for March 18' at the Chamber's request. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT City Attorney Jorgensen announced that the Council held a closed session regarding existing litigation in the matter of John Schmidt v. City of San Luis Obispo and that further details will not be disclosed at this time as the litigation is ongoing. Council Agenda Tueso�y, March 3, 1998 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD(not to exceed 15 minutes total) The Council welcomes your input You may address the Council by completing a speaker slip.and giving it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. At this time, you may address the Council on items that are not on the agenda or items on the Consent Agenda. Time limit is three minutes. State law does not allow the Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda, except that members of the Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights(Gov. Code Sec. 54954.2). Staff may be asked to follow up on such items. Staff reports and other written documentation relating to each item referred to on this agenda are on file in the City Clerk's Office in Room 1 of City Hall. Jim Amdt. 1080 Bluebell Way, stated that his home has solar assisted water heating which he does not want to keep operational. He asked Council initiate changes to the ordinance which requires that this system remain operational. He further commented on the Energy Conservation Element of the General Plan, stating that he would like to see reports regarding progress that has been made toward goals since they were set in. Council referred the matters to staff, and noted that the Energy Conservation Element is due to be updated. Brett Cross. 1217 Mariners Cove, urged Council to reconsider the increase in charges for overnight parking down town, as they are prescribed in agenda item C2. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda is approved on one motion. Council Members may pull consent items to be considered after Business items. C1. COUNCIL MINUTES (GAWF) Consideration of the minutes of: Tuesday, February 17, 1998 at 6:30 p.m., and Tuesday, February 17, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. ♦ RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended. FINAL ACTION: Approved(5-0). 2 Council Agenda Tuesu..y, March 3, 1998 C2. PARKING FINE INCREASES (McCLUSKEY/554) Consideration of giving final passage to an ordinance amending portions of Chapter 10.08 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, "Vehicles and Traffic: Administration." + RECOMMENDATION: Give final passage to Ordinance 1331. FINAL ACTION: Final Passage given to Ordinance 1331 (4-1, AS voting no). C3. APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS (HAMPIAN/487) Consideration of an application for grant monies in the amount of$7,500 from the National Recreational Trails Fund Act Program administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. + RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution authorizing staff to complete and submit application. FINAL ACTION: Resolution No. 8768 adopted(5-0). C4. FUNDING FOR TREE REMOVAL (McCLUSKEY/505) Consideration of the transfer of$22,600 from General Fund unappropriated fund balance to the Golf Course Fund to provide for the removal of diseased and dying trees at Laguna Lake Golf Course. + RECOMMENDATION: Approve fund transfer for removal of trees. FINAL ACTION. Approved(5-0). C5. CRUISE TOURISM ACT OF 1997 (HAMPIAN) Consideration of a request from the Port San Luis Harbor District for City support of the United States Cruise Tourism Act of 1997. + RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution supporting the Cruise Tourism Act of 1997. FINAL ACTION: Resolution No. 8769 adopted(5-0). 3 Council Agenda Tuesaay, March 3, 1998 APPOINTMENTS Al. JOINT RECREATIONAL USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY COMMITTEE (ROALMAN/WILLIAMS/123) Consideration of appointments to fill two vacancies on the Joint Recreational Use Committee. ♦ RECOMMENDATION: Reappoint Richard Kriet to a four-year term expiring 3/31/2002, and reappoint Steve Sales to a three-year term expiring 3/31/2001. FINAL ACTION: Approved(5-0). A2. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE (WILLIAMS/SETTLE/123) Consideration of appointments to fill two vacancies on the Cultural Heritage Committee. ♦ RECOMMENDATION: Reappoint Amy Kardel and Robert Pavlik to four-year terms expiring 3/31/2002. . FINAL ACTION: Approved(5-0). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS(not to exceed 15 minutes) Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time limit-3 minutes. CLR1. Council Member Williams presented a report on the First Night planning activities for next New Year's Eve in San Luis Obispo. She further reported that she attended the Board of Directors meeting of the EVC and stated that a Technology Task Force has been established to work toward goals identified in the Targeted Industry Study. She further reported that EVC is actively working with businesses to help them locate in the area. CLR2. Vice Mayor Smith reported on the Aids Awareness Event where she presented the Key to the City to Miss America, who spoke on aids awareness. She stated that she attended a meeting of the SCLC, when: events such as Cal Poly's Good Neighbor Day and Cuesta's Black History Week and Women's Week were discussed. She also reported on the Performing Arts Center meeting where the utilization of the facility was discussed. 4 r Council Agenda Tues,..1, March 3, 1998 CLR3. Mayor Settle said he had the privilege of representing San Luis Obispo at the recent multi-cultural forum. PUBLIC HEARINGS If you have filled out a Speaker Slip, the Mayor will call you to the podium. Please speak into the microphone and give your name and city of residence for the record. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes; consultant and project presentations limited to 10 minutes. If you challenge an issue in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at this public hearing as described below, or in written correspondence delivered to the City before or during the public hearing. 1. OPEN SPACE ORDINANCE (HAMPIAN/487 - 20 min.) Public hearing to consider establishing rules governing the use of City open space lands. ♦ RECOMMENDATION: Introduce ordinance to print governing the use of open space lands. FINAL ACTION: Introduce to print Ordinance No. 1332 (5-0). 2. SIDEWALK INSTALLATION (McCLUSKEY/533 - 5 min.) Public hearing to consider protests to sidewalk installation as required by the 1911 Act. . ♦ RECOMMENDATION: Continued for further analysis relative to new Proposition 218 requirements. Further information concerning Proposition 218 will be provided prior to or during the March 3r° meeting. FINAL ACTION: Direction to staff to do preliminary investigation into the effects of Proposition 218 on City Sidewalk installation; and if an assessment is not feasible under Proposition 218, to return to council with a voluntary incentive program; motion carried(5-0). COMMUNICATIONS(not to exceed 15 minutes) At this time, any Council Member or the City Administrative Officer may ask a question for clarification, make an announcement, or report briefly on his-or her activities. In addition, subject to Council Policies and Procedures, they may provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda(Gov. Code Sec. 54954.2). 5 Council Agenda Tuesauy, March 3, 1998 Comm 1. Vice Mayor Smith stated that she would like for City Council Members to go to a Leadership Alumni meeting directly before advisory body recruitments begin and encourage members of that group to apply. Council Member Roalman also asked to include the Sierra Club, ECOSLO and other organizations as well. Council Members agreed with the concept. Comm2. Council Member Williams asked if Council is willing to meet on March le at 11:30 a.m. to hear a presentation regarding the status of the University Research Park, as well as a presentation by the Chamber regarding "Our Vision of San Luis Obispo's Economic Future". Council Members agreed. Council Member Williams announced that she has graduated from CERT and highly recommends the program. BUSINESS ITEMS 3. CAMPAIGN ELECTION REGULATIONS (GAWF/323 - 15 min.) Consideration of minor amendments to the City's Campaign Election Regulations. + RECOMMENDATION: Introduce to print an ordinance amending the Election Campaign Regulations as recommended by the Campaign Regulations Committee. FINAL ACTION: Introduce to print Ordinance No. 1333 (5-0). 4. DOWNTOWN TRANSFER CENTER - OSOS STREET (McCLUSKEY/549 -45 min.) Consideration of a report on the Downtown Transfer Center, approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, and authorizing staff to negotiate a Downtown Transfer Site Design Services Contract. + RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive report and endorse the staff recommended design concept; 2) adopt resolution approving the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact (ER 167-97); and, 3) authorize staff to negotiate a contract with Wilbur Smith Associates/Rademaker Design to analyze the approved concept, and prepare design and construction documents for the Downtown Transfer Site in an amount not to exceed $46,000. FINAL ACTION: Resolution No. 8770 adopted with added conditions (5-0). 6 Council Agenda TuesUay, March 3, 1998 S. TRANSFER OF CABLE FRANCHISE (HAMPIAN/143 - 30 min.) Consideration of a request for transfer of cable television franchise from Sonic Cable Television of San Luis Obispo to Charter Communications Properties LLC. ♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving the transfer and authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute the Change of Control Agreement. FINAL ACTION: Item Continued to on or about April 21, 1988. A. ADJOURNED TO THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1998 AT 11:30 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET. 7 1q, MEETING AGENDA DATE s MM #__ CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 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 City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue: CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - Pusuant to Government Code Sec. 54956.8 Property_ 879 Morro Street Negotiating Parties: City of San Luis Obispo: John Moss&Mike McCluskey Property Owner Representative: John Rossetti Negotiation: Whether to Acquire 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. Bonnie L.Gawf,City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3098 BLG:dr MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 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 K.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 Staffer, 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, Carolyn Dominguez, Accounting Manager; Terry Sanville, Transportation Planner, Linda Asprion, Revenue Manager; Glenn Matteson, Associate Planner; Keith Opalewski, Parking Manager; Diane Sheeley, Economic Development Manger Mayor Settle welcomed Boy Scout Troop 322. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT Jeff Jorgensen,City Attorney,announced that a closed session was held regarding real property negotiations regarding whether to acquire property located at 879 Morro Street. PRESENTATIONS Pres1. Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Nicola Nakase, declaring February 28, 1998 as 11121'Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day." Pres2. Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Janet Kwock, for "Circle K Week," a collegiate service organization. Pres3. Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Queen Meredith Cofren, Don Pimentel, Director, Marsh and Mike Magee, and Annie Liss, proclaiming "Mardi Gras Week," February 14-21, 1998. PUBLIC COMMENT PCI. Dr. Steven Hanson spoke about his concerns regarding the effort to over tum the new State Law banning smoking in bars,and he asked Council to write a letter to the State Senate asking them to uphold the law. He announced First Night is coming to SLO this coming New Year's Eve. 6/4 City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, February 17, 1998-7:00 p.m. PC2. Charlie Senn spoke on behalf of the Planning Commission, asking Council to schedule an agenda item to address the placement of Fraternity Houses in neighborhoods. Staff was directed to prepare a brief report to Council identifying possible options. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Romero noted that he had two amendments for the resolution on item C-5: on page C." language was added to indicate the widening of Highway 46 to four lanes; and on page C5-0 language was added in support of allowing foreign cruise ships to land in the county. Council agreed by consensus. Moved by Romero/Smith to approve the consent agenda as amended; motion carried(5-0). C1. COUNCIL MINUTES Council considered the minutes of: Thursday,January 8, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m.(Joint City Councils Meeting); Tuesday,January 20,1998 @ 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday,February 3, 1998 @ 6:30 p.m.; and Tuesday,February 3, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m. Moved by Romero/Smith to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carried (5-0). - .. . C2. COST ALLOCATION PLAN (File No.236) Council considered the 1997-09 cost allocation plan; motion carried(5-0). Moved by Romero/Smith to approve the 1997-99 cost allocation plan and enterprise fund reimbursements for 1997-98; motion carried(5-0). C3. PETROLEUM VIOLATION ESCROW ACCOUNT (File No.) Council considered the Petroleum Violation Escrow Account (PVEA) Grant Program and Report. Moved by Romero/Smith to 1) endorse staff recommendation for the PVEA Project to: a) lease a 1996 PG & E Electric Bus/Trolley for a two-year pilot program; and, b) lease one electric car for three years; and 2) authorize staff to forward the Program Project Report to the California Energy Commission for fund allocation; motion carried (5-0). C4. WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT(File No.98-93) Council considered plans and specifications for"Watermain Improvement Project: Various Locations,"engineer's estimate,including contingencies,$446,000. Moved by Romero/Smith to approve and authorize staff to advertise for bids, and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the budget; motion carried(5-0). City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday,February 17, 1998-7:00 p.m. C5. 1998 LEGISLATIVE ACTION PROGRAM (File No.335) Council considered legislative priorities for 1998. Moved by Romero/Smith to adopt Resolution No.8762, as amended,establishing legislative priorities for 1998; motion tamed (5-0). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS CLR1. Vice Mayor Smith stated that the Performing Arts Commission met and looked at the facility design for the PAC Plaza. She stated that the at the February 101 meeting, the BIA voted to support proposed parking fine increases and also discussed concerns regarding noise regulations,a new name,new bylaws,and the Economic Activity Commission. CLR2. Council Member Romero reported that SLOCOG met and approved their priorities, including the expansion of Highway 46 to four lanes. He said that the Prado Road interchange was not included in the priorities at this time. He stated that SLORTA is reviewing the possibility of a County wide transit system. He further reported that the North County Water Task Force met, and some cities which have previously indicated that they would participate in the Naciemento project are now unsure. Council Member Romero also attended the Integrated Waste Management Board meeting,where is was reported that the State has begun fining cities who have not met the requirements of AB939. APPOINTMENTS Al. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (File No. 123) Council considered appointments to fill three terms expiring 3/31/98,an unexpired term ending on 3/331/99,and an unexpired term ending 3/31/2001 Council Member Roalman presented the staff report. Moved by Roalman/Williams to appoint Charles Stevenson to a three-year term,expiring March 31,2001; Mark Rawson to a four-year term expiring March 31, 2002;to reappoint Jim Aiken to a four year term expiring March 31,2002; and Curtis Illingworth to an unexpired term ending March 31,1999; motion carried(5-0). Council Member Smith stated that she has concerns that the Commission will not have balanced representation,as no females are nominated for these positions. Motion by Roalman/Settle to appoint Paul Wolfe to a two-year term expiring on March 31, 2000; motion failed(2-3, Smith, Romero,Williams voting no). Motion by Williams/Romero to appoint Lance Parker to a two-year term expiring on March 31,2000; motion carried(3-2,Smith, Roalman voting no). PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (File No.557) Moved by Williams/Romero to continue the item to April 7, 1998; motion carried (5-0). � R City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, February 17, 1998-7:00 p.m. 2. APPEAL-963&967 BROAD STREET (File No.407) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by the applicants of the Planning Commission's decision to deny a request to amend the zoning map from R-3-H to R-3-MU- H, for property located on the southwest comer of Broad and Palm Streets; Keith Godfrey and Kathy Freeman Godfrey,applicants. Community Development Director Jonas presented the staff report, explaining that remarks made by the Planning Commissioners at the public hearing indicate that revisions that have since been made by the appellants will likely be acceptable to the Commission. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Valerie Ratio. Principal of Mission School, near the subject property, stated that she and parents of her students are concerned about the safety of children crossing the street She asked Council to deny the appeal. Keith and Kathy Godfrey. Owners of 963 & 967 Broad, stated that since the Planning Commission hearing, they have redesigned the project. and believe it meets the requirements of the Planning Commission. They reviewed those changes with the Council and noted that the Environmental Impact Study will be redone to address the new use. Mr. Godfrey noted that the use would be compatible with the long-term plan to close Broad Street to vehicles. Brett Cross. 1215 Mariners' Cove, stated that he is concerned with changing the use from residential to mixed use, and that the residential use should be protected, as stated in the Housing Element He noted that he is fearful that it may set a precedent Brian Christianson. 818 Pismo, agreed with the previous speaker. He said the Housing Element indicates that core residential uses be protected. He noted that the area is suitable for a single family dwelling. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. After discussion, moved by Williams/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8763 denying the appeal, referring the matter back to the Planning Commission to consider new information submitted by the applicants; motion carried (5-0). Council Members noted for the record that they were denying the appeal to expedite the process, not to deny the project 3. APPEAL-SIDEWALK INSTALLATION-88 BUENA VISTA (File No.407) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Alan Deckel to waive sidewalk improvements at 88 Buena Vista; Ernie and Tawn Roid,owners. Public Works Director McCluskey presented the staff report stating that staff recommends a sidewalk on the Buena Vista side of the residence, but not the Santa Maria Side. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Ernie Roid. Appellant, asked that the Council concur with the staff recommendation, outlining reasons that a sidewalk along Santa Mara is not practical. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, February 17,1998-7:00 p.m. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. After discussion, moved by Roalman/Smith to adopt Resolution No.8764 requiring sidewalk improvements along the Buena Vista frontage and authorizing a covenant to be recorded postponing sidewalk improvements along Santa Maria frontage until called due by the Director of Public Works; motion carried (5-0). 4. PARKING FINE INCREASES (File No.554) Council held a public hearing to consider parking fine increases and parking ordinance changes. Public Works Director McCluskey introduced the item, and Parking Manager Ooalewski gave details of changes to the ordinance and recommended changes to the parking fine amounts. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing, and having no requests to speak, closed the public hearing. After discussion, moved by Roalman!Williams to A) introduce Ordinance No. 1331 to print amending sections 10.40.01040.40.030 (Stopping, Standing or Parking restricted or Prohibitive in Certain Areas), 10.44.020 (Curb Markings-Meanings-Authority to Place), 10.44.030 (Yellow Loading Zone-Time Restriction for Loading and Unloading), and creating Section 10.08.070 (Enforcement); and B) and Resolution No. 8765 adopted increasing parking fines: Prohibitive Parking from $20 to $35; Restricting Parking..in Certain City Lots from$10 to$15;Timed parking Violation from$10 to$15;All Night Parking Prohibited from$8 to$20; Parking Space Markings from$8 to$20; Commercial Loading Zone Violations from$20 to $35; Meter Operational Procedures from $2 to $10; Meters from $8 to $10; and establish Backing into Parking Spaces at$15;motion carried (4-1,Settle voting no). 5. MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW (File No.233) Council held a public hearing to consider. A. Mid year budget review for 1997-98 and mid-year funding requests. CAO Dunn introduced the staff report Finance Director Statler gave an overview of the Mid- year Budget Review, including a summary of financial position and midyear budget requests. Assistant CAO Hamaian presented the status of the City Goals. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing,and having no requests to speak, closed the public hearing. After discussion, by general consensus, the Council approved midyear budget requests for operating programs and capital improvement plan projects totaling $584,000 in 1997-98 and$208,700 in 1998-99. B. State and federal law enforcement block grants totaling $160,327 for 1997-98, equipment purchases, and a tentative spending plan for addition of a Field Services Technician. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing,and having no requests to speak, closed the public hearing. 6/4 . 1 1 City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, February 17, 1998-7:00 p.m. After discussion, moved by Williams/Smith to 1) adopt Resolution No. 8766 approving an expenditure of $63,612 of the Federal 1997 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds for purchase of equipment as recommended by the Chief of Police and approving the required 119'" city matching funds of $7,068 from the General Fund; motion carried (5-0); 2) adopt Resolution No.8767 approving an expenditure of$96,715 from the 1997 State budget grant for the purchase of equipment as recommended by the Police Chief; motion carried (5-0); and, 3) approve in concept the tentative spending plan for addition of Field Services Technician and the purchase of equipment in the 1998-99 budget year as funds become available from the proposed 1998-99 State budget; motion carried (5-0). COMMUNICATIONS Comm1. Assistant CAO Hampian stated that the Mystic Krewe would be making decisions regarding the upcoming Mardi Gras celebration, stating that they would decide by 2:00 p.m. Saturday whether the weather would permit the parade, and if the parade is not canceled by 5:00 p.m. Friday, the Sheriff's Department will still receive reimbursement for the minimum two hours of services($2,000). Comm2. Council Member Romero stated that he would like to see the sidewalk on the north side of Madonna bridge over Highway 101 added to the list of lower priority projects for redevelopment Council directed staff to schedule a future study session to review the list of priorities. Comm3. Mayor Settle stated that the Whale rock pipeline had been drainedto avoid problems from breaking/cracking in case of a slide. BUSINESS ITEMS 6. GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT (File No.462) Council considered the Annual Report on the General Plan. Community Development Director Jonas presented the staff report Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment,and having no requests to speak, returned discussion to Council. After discussion, by general consensus the Council agreed to receive and file the report and gave direction to staff to bring back certain programs for reconsideration,and to implement other programs as resources are available. There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting at 11:05 p.m.to Tuesday,March 3,1998 at 12:00 noon in the Council Chamber,990 Palm Street,San Luis Obispo. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3117198 BG:dr Bonnie L.Gawf City Clerk dl—7