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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET /21�4;Xv
Tuesday, February 1 , 2000
6:15 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Council Hearing Room
990 Palm Street
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, pursuant to Government Code §
54957.6
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: John Dunn, Ann Slate
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES: Management Employees
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 John Ewan, Jan Howell Marx, Dave
Romero, Vice Mayor Ken Schwartz, Mayor Allen K. Settle
PRESENTATION
P1. ANNUAL GROUNDHOG JOB SHADOW DAY. (SETTLE — 5 MINUTES)
P2. VOTER REGISTRATION WEEK (JANUARY 31sr THROUGH FEBRUARY 7 ..
(SETTLE— 5 MINUTES)
® 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, rebruary 1, 2000
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (not to exceed 15 minutes total)
The Council welcomes your input. (FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) 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.
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 OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 18. 2000. (PRICE)
RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as submitted.
C2. AWARD OF CONTRACT 879 MORRO STREET RENOVATION/SEISMIC
STRENGTHENING. (MOSS/BAASCH)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Authorize the transfer of $173,800 from the Water Fund's
completed Capital Improvement Project (CIP) account to the 879 Morro Street CIP
construction account to establish a new total construction budget of$847,600. 2)
Authorize the award of the construction contract for renovation and seismic strengthing
of 879 Morro Street (CIP Specification Number 992298) to David Scarry Construction,
Inc., of San Luis Obispo, in the amount of $737,000.
C3. ANDREWS/CONEJO STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, SPEC. 99704B.
(MCCLUSKEYNAN DEN EIKHOF)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Accept completion of the Andrews/Conejo Strom Drainage
Improvements, Specification No. 99704B. 2) Appropriate $18,769 from the
unappropriated balance of the General Fund to the project account. 3) Direct Public
Works to record the notice of completion within five days of this acceptance.
C4. CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE
MARSH STREET GARAGE EXPANSION. (MCCLUSKEY/OPALEWSKI)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the contract with Harris & Associates in the amount
of$304,600 for construction management services for the Marsh Street Garage
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Expansion and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. 2) Appropriate $179,600
from the unreserved Parking Fund working capital in order to fully fund the construction
management contract.
C5. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO ABANDON A PORTION OF THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (RNV) AT THE EASTERLY END OF BUCHON
STREET ADJACENT TO THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD R/W; (ABAN 11-
99 . (JONAS/SHOALS)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution of Intention to consider abandonment, and
set a public hearing date for March 21, 2000.
C6. EARTH DAY CO-SPONSOR EARTH. (LESAGE/FITZGERALD)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a request by Earth Day Alliance for co-sponsorship of
county-wide Earth Day activities on April 22, 2000 and waive use fees for Mission
Plaza.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS(not to exceed 15 minutes)
Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time limit-3 minutes.
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.
NOTE: If you are paid by any other person or organization to communicate with any officer, employee, or
commission of the City of San Luis Obispo for the purpose of influencing local legislative or discretionary
action,you may qualify as a municipal advocate or lobbyist. Any person engaged in municipal advocacy,
as defined by SLOW Section 2.64.020, is required to register with the City Clerk and orally disclose that
he/she is registered as a municipal advocate when addressing the City Council. A registration fort is
available on the back of the Speaker Slip or by contacting the City Clerk.
1. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT
AS IT RELATES TO THE PRADO ROAD ALIGNMENT. „ q�
(MCCLUSKEY/BOCHUM —2 HOURS)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a resolution amending the General Plan Circulation Element as
follows:
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Council Agenda Tuesday, .=ebruary 1, 2000
A. Amend Figure #2 to show Prado Road extending eastward from its
current terminus, intersecting Broad Street midway between the
Industrial Way and Capitolio Way intersections (the northern
alignment) — as illustrated on Exhibit B.
B. Amend Figure #2 to show Prado Road extending eastward from
Broad Street midway between the Industrial Way and Capitolio
Way intersections to Sacramento Drive —as illustrated on Exhibit
B.
C. Retain the classification of Prado Road between South Higuera
and Broad Streets as a "Regional Route;" and classify the segment
between Broad Street and Sacramento Drive as a "Commercial
Collector" street.
D. Add a policy to Section 8 of the Circulation Element which
establishes that consideration of any future extension of Prado
Road shall be completed as part of the Orcutt Area Specific Plan
process.
E. Approve the Negative Declaration associated with the General Plan
Amendment.
2. Direct staff to pursue any actions necessary to acquire/preserve right-of-way for
extending Prado Road between Broad Street and the Union Pacific Railroad in
accordance with Policy 8.17.
3. Provide staff with direction on any added circulation related alternatives or issues
that should be considered in staffs development of the Orcutt Area Specific Plan
(OASP).
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).
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. RESOLUTION REVISING COUNCIL POLICIES & PROCEDURES. (PRICE —
20 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution revising the Council Policies and
Procedures.
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Council Agenda Tuesdr�,; February 1, 2000
3. APPROVAL OF AN OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY AT THE END
OF ROYAL WAY FROM JACK AND PAT FOSTER. (HAMPIAN/HAVLIK— 20
MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve a one-year, $20,000, exclusive option agreement
with Jack and Pat Foster, for the purchase of 154 acres of open space in three existing
lots at a purchase price of $1,150,000, subject to certain financial arrangements. 2)
Approve the advancement of the $20,000 option payment from the second year
appropriation for open space acquisition in the 1999-2001 Financial Plan.
4. FIRST AMENDMENT OF EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT
RELATIVE TO THE PALM STREET/COURT STREET PROJECT.
(DUNN/STANWYCK— 15 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the
Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with Chinatown-Court Street Partners, LLC in
order to extend the ENA's term for 90 days.
A. ADJOURN.
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To: Kopecky, Mary
Date: 1/21/00 8:25AM
Subject: Re: Council Meeting of February 1st
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>>> Mary Kopecky 01/20/00 04:58PM >>>
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council agenda
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
Tuesday, February 1 , 2000
6:15 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Council Hearing Room
990 Palm Street
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, pursuant to Government Code §
54957.6
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: John Dunn, Ann Slate
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES: Management Employees
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 John Ewan, Jan Howell Marx, Dave
Romero, Vice Mayor Ken Schwartz, Mayor Allen K. Settle
PRESENTATION
P1. ANNUAL GROUNDHOG JOB SHADOW DAY. (SETTLE — 5 MINUTES)
P2. VOTER REGISTRATION WEEK (JANUARY 31ST THROUGH FEBRUARY 7T").
(SETTLE —5 MINUTES)
® 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, . ebruary 1, 2000
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (not to exceed 15 minutes total)
The Council welcomes your input (FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) 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.
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 OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 18. 2000. (PRICE)
RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as submitted.
C2. AWARD OF CONTRACT 879 MORRO STREET RENOVATIOWSEISMIC
STRENGTHENING. (MOSS/BAASCH)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Authorize the transfer of $173,800 from the Water Fund's
completed Capital Improvement Project (CIP) account to the 879 Morro Street CIP
construction account to establish a new total construction budget of $847,600. 2)
Authorize the award of the construction contract for renovation and seismic strengthing
of 879 Morro Street (CIP Specification Number 992298) to David Scarry Construction,
Inc., of San Luis Obispo, in the amount of $737,000.
C3. ANDREWS/CONEJO STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, SPEC. 997046.
(MCCLUSKEYNAN DEN EIKHOF)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Accept completion of the Andrews/Conejo Strom Drainage
Improvements, Specification No. 99704B. 2) Appropriate $18,769 from the
unappropriated balance of the General Fund to the project account. 3) Direct Public
Works to record the notice of completion within five days of this acceptance.
C4. CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE
MARSH STREET GARAGE EXPANSION. (MCCLUSKEY/OPALEWSKI)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the contract with Harris &Associates in the amount
of $304,600 for construction management services for the Marsh Street Garage
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Council Agenda Tuesoay, February 1, 2000
Expansion and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. 2) Appropriate $179,600
from the unreserved Parking Fund working capital in order to fully fund the construction
management contract.
C5. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO ABANDON A PORTION OF THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (R/W) AT THE EASTERLY END OF BUCHON
STREET ADJACENT TO THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD RIM (ABAN 11-
99 . (JONAS/SHOALS)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution of Intention to consider abandonment, and
set a public hearing date for March 21, 2000.
C6. EARTH DAY CO-SPONSOR EARTH. (LESAGE/FITZGERALD)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a request by Earth Day Alliance for co-sponsorship of
county-wide Earth Day activities on April 22, 2000 and waive use fees for Mission
Plaza.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS (not to exceed 15 minutes)
Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time limit-3 minutes.
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.
NOTE: If you are paid by any other person or organization to communicate with any officer, employee, or
commission of the City of San Luis Obispo for the purpose of influencing local legislative or discretionary
action,you may qualify as a municipal advocate or lobbyist. Any person engaged in municipal advocacy,
as defined by SLOMC Section 2.64.020, is required to register with the City Clerk and orally disclose that
he/she is registered as a municipal advocate when addressing the City Council. A registration form is
available on the back of the Speaker Slip or by contacting the City Clerk.
1. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT
AS IT RELATES TO THE PRADO ROAD ALIGNMENT.
(MCCLUSKEY/BOCHUM —2 HOURS)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a resolution amending the General Plan Circulation Element as
follows:
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Council Agenda Tuesday, . ebruary 1, 2000
A. Amend Figure #2 to show Prado Road extending eastward from its
current terminus, intersecting Broad Street midway between the
Industrial Way and Capitolio Way intersections (the northern
alignment) —as illustrated on Exhibit B.
B. Amend Figure #2 to show Prado Road extending eastward from
Broad Street midway between the Industrial Way and Capitolio
Way intersections to Sacramento Drive — as illustrated on Exhibit
B.
C. Retain the classification of Prado Road between South Higuera
and Broad Streets as a "Regional Route;" and classify the segment
between Broad Street and Sacramento Drive as a "Commercial
Collector" street.
D. Add a policy to Section 8 of the Circulation Element which
establishes that consideration of any future extension of Prado
Road shall be completed as part of the Orcutt Area Specific Plan
process.
E. Approve the Negative Declaration associated with the General Plan
Amendment.
2. Direct staff to pursue any actions necessary to acquire/preserve right-of-way'for
extending Prado Road between Broad Street and the Union Pacific Railroad in
accordance with Policy 8.17.
3. Provide staff with direction on any added circulation related alternatives or issues
that should be considered in staff's development of the Orcutt Area Specific Plan
(GASP).
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).
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. RESOLUTION REVISING COUNCIL POLICIES & PROCEDURES. (PRICE —
20 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution revising the Council Policies and
Procedures.
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Council Agenda Tueso.y, February 1, 2000
3. APPROVAL OF AN OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY AT THE END
OF ROYAL WAY FROM JACK AND PAT FOSTER. (HAMPIAN/HAVLIK—20
MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve a one-year, $20,000, exclusive option agreement
with Jack and Pat Foster, for the purchase of 154 acres of open space in three existing
lots at a purchase price of $1,150,000, subject to certain financial arrangements. 2)
Approve the advancement of the $20,000 option payment from the second year
appropriation for open space acquisition in the 1999-2001 Financial Plan.
4. FIRST AMENDMENT OF EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT
RELATIVE TO THE PALM STREET/COURT STREET PROJECT.
(DUNN/STANWYCK— 15 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the
Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with Chinatown-Court Street Partners, LLC in
order to extend the ENA's term for 90 days.
A. ADJOURN.
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
Tuesday, February 1 , 2000
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, pursuant to Government Code §
54957.6
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: John Dunn, Ann Slate
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES: Management Employees
ACTION. Council authorized further negotiations.
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Chamber
REGULAR MEETING ;
990 Palm Street'�
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Allen K. Settle
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: Council Members John Ewan, Jan Howell Marx, Dave
Romero, Vice Mayor Ken Schwartz, Mayor Allen K. Settle
All Council Members were present.
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PRESENTATIONS
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P1. ANNUAL GROUNDHOG JOB SHADOW DAY. (SETTLE— 5 MINUTES =301-
02)
ACTION. Mayor Settle proclaimed February 2, 2000 as Annual Groundhog Job
Shadow Day and presented a proclamation to Robyn Hooker from the
Council Agenda Action,-,date Tueso.,,--February 1, 2000
Educational Services Department of the San Luis Obispo County Office of
Education.
P2. VOTER REGISTRATION WEEK (JANUARY 31sT THROUGH FEBRUARY 7T").
(SETTLE - 5 MINUTES - 301-02)
ACTION. Mayor Settle proclaimed the week of January 31St through February 7th
as Voter Registration Week and presented the proclamation to City Clerk Price.
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 OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2000. (PRICE)
RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as submitted.
ACTION. Approved as amended(5.0).
C2. AWARD OF CONTRACT 879 MORRO STREET RENOVATION/SEISMIC
STRENGTHENING. (MOSS/BAASCH -704-06)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Authorize the transfer of $173,800 from the Water Fund's
completed Capital Improvement Project (CIP) account to the 879 Morro Street CIP
construction account to establish a new total construction budget of $847,600. 2)
Authorize the award of the construction contract for renovation and seismic strengthing
of 879 Morro Street (CIP Specification Number 99229B) to David Scarry Construction,
Inc., of San Luis Obispo, in the amount of $737,000.
ACTION: Approved(5:0).
C3. ANDREWS/CONEJO STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, SPEC. 99704B.
(MCCLUSKEYNANDENEIKHOF-704-06)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Accept completion of the Andrews/Conejo Strom Drainage
Improvements, Specification No. 9970413. 2) Appropriate $18,769 from the
unappropriated balance of the General Fund to the project account. 3) Direct Public
Works to record the notice of completion within five days of this acceptance.
ACTION. Approved(5:0).
C4. CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE
MARSH STREET GARAGE EXPANSION. (MCCLUSKEY/OPALEWSKI -704-
06)
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Council Agenda Action Update Tuesday, February 1, 2000
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the contract with Harris & Associates in the amount
of $304,600 for construction management services for the Marsh Street Garage
Expansion and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. 2) Appropriate $179,600
from the unreserved Parking Fund working capital in order to fully fund the construction
management contract.
ACTION: Approved(5:0).
C5. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO ABANDON A PORTION OF THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (R/1M AT THE EASTERLY END OF BUCHON
STREET ADJACENT TO THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD R/W; (ABAN 11-
99). (JONAS/SHOALS 812-07)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution of Intention to consider abandonment, and
set a public hearing date for March 21, 2000.
ACTION. Resolution No. 9011 adopted(5:0).
C6. EARTH DAY CO-SPONSOR. (LESAGE/FITZGERALD — 1104-07)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a request by Earth Day Alliance for co-sponsorship of
county-wide Earth Day activities on April 22, 2000 and waive use fees for Mission
Plaza.
ACTION: Approved(5:0).
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (not to exceed 15 minutes total)
The Council welcomes your input. (FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) 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..
Sandra Marshall. Executive Director of the Earth Day Alliance, thanked Council
for co-sponsoring the county-wide Earth Day 2000(item C6 on this agenda).
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Council Agenda Action ,date Tuesd".,february 1, 2000
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS(not to,exceed 15 minutes)
Council Members report on conferences or..othe.r City activities. Time limit-3 minutes.
Mayor Settle recently attended the League of California Cities Employee
Relations Institute. He shared the highlights with Council and staff.
Council Member Ewan reported on the latest Air Pollution Control District(APCD)
meeting. He noted that the Board passed modifications to Rule 501 resulting in
restrictions on the burning of green waste materials. He also informed Council
that the Board is continuing to monitor potential impacts of proposed new power
plants in central California. Additionally, the Board has authorized funding for
monitoring air quality on the eastern border of San Luis Obispo County.
Council Member Romero attended the Integrated Waste Management Authority
(IWMA) meeting on January 12m. He advised Council that all cities within San
Luis Obispo County are short of meeting the 50% diversion rate goal established
under AB 939. The City of San Luis Obispo is at a 34% diversion rate. The State
Board is due to meet this month to determine if it will allow consideration of a
change in the base year calculation since 1990 was a drought year. Council
Member Romero also presented several other items of interest.
Vice Mayor Schwartz gave a brief overview of the Economic Vitality
Commission's (EVC)president's report of December 1999. He encouraged
Council and staff to briefly review it, especially the sections on revolving loan
funds and new business sites.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
If you have filled. out a Speaker Slip,'the Mayor will call you to the podium. Please speak into the
Y.
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. 1f you challenge an-issuer 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 correspondenca delivered.to the,Gity before or during the public hearing.
NOTE: If you are paid by any other person or.organization to communicate with any officer;employee, or
commission of the City of San Luis Obispo for the purpose of irifluencing local legislative or discretionary
action, you may qualify as a municipal advocate or'lobbyist:"Any person engaged in municipal advocacy,
as defined by SLOMC Section 2.64.020, is required to register with the City Clerk and orally disclose that
he/she is registered as a municipal advocate when addressing the City Council A registration form is
available on the back of the Speaker Slip or by contacting.theCity Clerk.
1. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT
AS IT RELATES TO THE PRADO ROAD ALIGNMENT.
(MCCLUSKEY/BOCHUM -2 HOURS - 208-02)
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Council Agenda Action Update Tuesday, February 1, 2000
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a resolution amending the General Plan Circulation Element as
follows:
A. Amend Figure #2 to show Prado Road extending eastward from its
current terminus, intersecting Broad Street midway between the
Industrial Way and Capitolio Way intersections (the northern
alignment) — as illustrated on Exhibit B.
B. Amend Figure #2 to show Prado Road extending eastward from
Broad Street midway between the Industrial Way and Capitolio
Way intersections to Sacramento Drive — as illustrated on Exhibit
B.
C. Retain the classification of Prado Road between South Higuera
and Broad Streets as a "Regional Route;" and classify the segment
between Broad Street and Sacramento Drive as a "Commercial
Collector" street.
D. Add a policy to Section 8 of the Circulation Element which
establishes that consideration of any future extension of Prado
Road shall be completed as part of the Orcutt Area Specific Plan
process.
E. Approve the Negative Declaration associated with the General Plan
Amendment.
2. Direct staff to pursue any actions necessary to acquire/preserve right-of-way for
extending Prado Road between Broad Street and the Union Pacific Railroad in
accordance with Policy 8.17.
3. Provide staff with direction on any added circulation related alternatives or issues
that should be considered in staff s development of the Orcutt Area Specific Plan
(OASP).
ACTION: 1) Resolution 9012 adopted as amended(3:2, Marx, Romero):
AF Northern alignment approved for Prado Road extension from
South Higuera to Broad Street
AF Prado Road between South Higuera and Broad Street to remain a
"Regional Route"
AF No action taken on B and D
AF Negative Declaration approved.
2) No action taken.
3) No action taken.
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COMMUNICATIONS (not to exceed 15 minutes)
At this time, any Council Memberor 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(Go'.Code Sec. 54954.2):
Council agreed to cancel the meeting of February 15, 2000 due to the lack of any
public hearings and business items. Pending Consent Calendar items will be
added to the special meeting(Mid-Year Budget Review).
Council Member Romero reminded Council and staff of the upcoming Channel
Counties Division meeting scheduled for Friday, February 4t' in Solvang.
Assemblyman Abel Maldonado will be the featured speaker.
Council Member Marx asked Council to consider regular meeting dates for the
month of Augustin anticipation of summer vacation plans. City Clerk Price agreed
to contact individual Council Members and coordinate a suitable August meeting
schedule. The matter will come back to Council at a future date.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
2. RESOLUTION REVISING COUNCIL POLICIES & PROCEDURES. (PRICE -
20 MINUTES - 301-07)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution revising the Council Policies and
Procedures.
ACTION: Resolution No. 9013 adopted as amended(5:0).
3. APPROVAL OF AN OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY AT THE END
OF ROYAL WAY FROM JACK AND PAT FOSTER. (HAMPIAN/HAVLIK- 20
MINUTES - 601-06)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve a one-year, $20,000, exclusive option agreement
with Jack and Pat Foster, for the purchase of 154 acres of open space in three existing
lots at a purchase price of $1,150,000, subject to certain financial arrangements. 2)
Approve the advancement of the $20,000 option payment from the second year
appropriation for open space acquisition in the 1999-2001 Financial Plan.
ACTION: Approved(5:0).
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February 1, 2000
4. FIRST AMENDMENT OF,EXCLU81VF--NEOOTIATING.AGREEMENT
RELATIVE TO THE PALM_ STREET/COURT STREET PROJECT.
(E)UNN/STANWYCK — 15 MINUTES = 704-06)
RECOMMENDATION: Authori2e the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the
Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with Chinatown-Court street Partners, LLC in
order to extend the ENA's term for 90 days.
ACTION. Approved(5:6).
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,JANUARY 18, 2000 -4:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ewan,Jan Howell Marx, Dave Romero,Vice
Mayor Ken Schwartz,and Mayor Allen K. Settle
City Staff:
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen,City
Attorney; Lee Price, City Clerk; Ken Hampian,Assistant City
Administrative Officer; Arnold Jonas, Community Development
Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Ann Slate, Human Resources
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;Terry Sanville,Transportation Planner; Jerry Kenny,
Supervision Civil Engineer;Tim Bochum, Deputy Public Works
Director; Gary Henderson,Water Division Manager
W-_ STUDY SESSION
1. CITY HALL SPACE NEEDS—REPORT OF CONSULTING ARCHITECTS.
City Administrative Officer Dunn provided the introduction. Architects Fred Sweeney and
Michelle Kenney presented the report and responded to questions. There were no public
comments.
Consensus was reached, as follows:
1. Direct staff to make the necessary inquiries about any potential to acquire, lease,or
jointly use,the AT&T building.
2. One location/site in the same block is preferred as the plan for the long-term.
3. Consider lease option of Copeland property for interim City Hall use and/or a lease
purchase option for future needs.
4. Basic requirements for expansion,as outlined in the report, are acceptable.
Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m.
Mayor Settle reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Brett Cross expressed concerns about Laguna Lake,including bank erosion,speeding and
activities at the boat launch restroom.
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Mr.Shenkman, Power House Media,alleged a contractual dispute with the Downtown
Association. Mayor Settle advised that the Council has no jurisdiction in his matter and urged
him to seek resolution by contacting Downtown Administrator Holley.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item#C-2 was pulled by Council Member Marx. Item#C-4 was pulled by Vice Mayor Schwartz.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to approve the consent agenda, as recommended
by the City Administrative Officer, with the exception of Items #C-2 and #C-4; motion
carried 5:0.
C1. COUNCIL MINUTES OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2000.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to waive oral reading and approve as submitted;
motion carried 5:0.
C2. REQUEST FOR ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION TO FILE THE FINAL MAP FOR THE
PREFUMO CREEK HOMES PROJECT(1855 PREFUMO CANYON ROAD).
This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Marx for the purpose of receiving
public testimony.
Public Comments:
Christine Mullholland.SLO City resident, stated that since the approval of this project, new
information has become available about steelhead fish in the creek. She urged the Council,
to deny the extension and request a supplemental Environmental Impact Report(EIR).
Phil Ashleyfish and wildlife biologist,voiced concern about impact to the creek and stated
that in 1998 steelhead salmon was added to the Federal Register list as a threatened
species. He argued that the EIR prepared on this project does not mention steelhead or
provide any mitigation. He,too,asked the Council to call for a supplemental EIR.
Eva Vigil. 1809 Castille Court, urged the Council to purchase the land and preserve it as
open space.
Terry Orton,Westland Properties (representing the property owner), reported that Natural
Resources Manager Havlik is aware of the steelhead in the creek and has been working with
the applicant in the design of the project to mitigate the impact. He asserted that the
project design will be sensitive to the creek.
Carol Florence,Oasis Associates (representing the former property owners), provided
background about the project and reasons for the extension request. Because of the death
of one of the property owners,the project was delayed because of a complex estate
settlement.
Pamela Werth. 1255 Orcutt Road#A4,asked if the property owner is from or lives in SLO.
Council Member Schwartz protested the inquiry. Terry Orton offered to respond and noted
that the major property owner(Rick Lawhead) is a local developer who has done several
local projects and has been in the area for years.
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City Attorney Jorgensen advised that the request to grant a time extension is a
discretionary matter and pointed out that case law indicates that the Council cannot change
the project or add conditions. He reported that the project has a certified and valid EIR and
stated that any change in designation of the steelhead salmon does not compel the Council
to take any action on the project. He added that there are extensive mitigation measures
and emphasized that any work in the creek will require approval by other state and federal
agencies who will scrutinize the project. City Attorney Jorgensen also noted that the City's
practice, as it relates to requests for time extensions, is to grant requests when there are
extenuating circumstances and there has been due diligence.
Council comments followed. Council Member Ewan expressed opposition to the project
and argued that it has run out of time and now is a good time to stop it. Council Member
Marx agreed and stated that she would not have voted in favor of this project because it is
the wrong place to put housing. In addition,she noted that she will not approve a time
extension and believes it would be appropriate to ask the applicant to prepare a
supplemental EIR and bring back a project more sensitive to the environment.
Council Member Romero noted that this project was controversial and the subject of
extensive public hearings to consider the project and EIR. He added that there is
considerable benefit to the City in the dedication of 357 acres for open space.
Vice Mayor Schwartz noted that he might have a potential conflict of interest in this matter
and sought legal counsel. City Attorney Jorgensen reported that although Vice Mayor
Schwartz owns real property in the vicinity of the project, it is more than 200 feet from the
project,does not meet the standards for stepping down and indicated he is qualified to take
action. Vice Mayor Schwartz observed that because the steelhead is a designated species,
it will be a consideration in the design of the subdivision and voiced no opposition to the
time extension request.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Schwartz to adopt Resolution No.9005 approving the
requested one-year time extension for filing the final map for Vesting Tract Map No.
2193; City File No.TR 26-95, subject to all the findings and conditions of tentative
map approval; motion carried 3:2(Marx, Ewan).
C3. SKATEBOARD PARK EXPANSION FUNDING.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to appropriate$15,500 from the Parkland
Development Fund to complete expansion of the Multi-Use Court area at Santa Rosa
Park; motion carried 5:0.
C4. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1365 AMENDING THE ZONING
REGULATIONS FOR IMPROVED CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND
STATE LAW CLARIFICATIONS AND CORRECTIONS;AND THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF AN AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT(TA 191-99).
Vice Mayor Schwartz asked the Council to reconsider its previous action on this item. He
explained that he is not opposed to adding an agricultural zone, but rather to the process
that was used to tie the new zone to technical zoning amendments. He commented that
there was insufficient research done by staff and voiced opposition to the minimum
standard of five acres. Vice Mayor Schwartz urged the Council to take no action at this
time,asked staff to bifurcate the agricultural zone from the technical amendments, and,
further,to conduct a serious study of agricultural zones and those parcels within the City
limits and the extended green belt area which would be better protected by an agricultural
zone. Finally, he predicted that an EIR would be required and proposed that public
hearings be held before the Planning Commission and the City Council.
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In response to Council inquiry, City Attorney Jorgensen advised that the environmental
review done in conjunction with the zoning ordinance amendment was appropriate and
defensible. He added that the agricultural zone will apply to specific pieces of property in
the future and can be considered a planning tool.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1365; motion
carried 3:2(Romero,Schwartz).
C5. 1999-2001 COST ALLOCATION PLAN.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to approve the 1999-2000 Cost Allocation Plan;
motion carred 5:0.
C6. APPRAISAL SERVICES AGREEMENT: PALM STREET/COURT STREET PROJECT.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to 1)approve an agreement with Ventura
Appraisal Consulting Corporation to perform property appraisals for the Palm
Street-Court Street project in the amount of$20,000. 2) Appropriate $20,000 from
the unreserved General Fund balance to fund this work; motion carried 5:0.
C7. FUNDING FOR U.S.ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS REVIEW ASSOCIATED WITH
THE SALINAS RESERVOIR EXPANSION PROJECT.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to 1)authorize the Utilities Director to advance
funding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for review associated with the Salinas
Reservoir Expansion Project to a maximum amount of$80,000. 2) Appropriate
$80,000 from the unreserved Water Fund balance to fund this cost; motion carried
5:0.
C8. STENNER CANYON HYDROELECTRIC PLANT FEASIBILITY STUDY.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to 1)approve a contract with Henwood Energy
Services, Inc. in the amount of$29,000 for a study of the Stenner Canyon
Hydroelectric Plant and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. 2) Appropriate
an additional$9,000 from the Water Fund Working Capital for this study; motion
carried 5:0.
C9. MODIFICATION OF STREET DESIGN STANDARDS.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to adopt Resolution No.9006 amending the City's
street design standards; motion carried 5:0.
C10. RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPOSITION 28.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to.adopt Resolution No.9007 opposing
Proposition 28(which would repeal the Tobacco Tax imposed by Proposition 10);
motion carried 5:0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. CITY-WIDE CROSSWALK POLICY AND UPGRADE PROGRAM.
Deputy Public Works Director Bochum presented an in-depth staff report.
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Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Willow Kelly. 1121 Orcutt Road, submitted a fifteen-page petition urging the City Council to
install a crosswalk at 1090 and 1092 Orcutt Road (petition on file with the City Clerk). She
explained that there is no legal crosswalk within a half mile of the area and given the
number of seniors and disabled residents in the area, believes that the Council should
place consider the request a high priority.
Bill Storm. 3057 S. Higuera Street#96, asked the Council to consider the need of additional
pedestrian crossings in the downtown.
Pamela Werth, 1255 Orcutt Road #A4,spoke in support of a crosswalk on Orcutt Road.
Elizabeth Brunner. 1519A Beach Street#A, urged the Council to make a correlation between
those who ride mass transit and who are also pedestrians. She observed that many bus
stops in town are placed in locations which make it extremely difficult for bus riders to
safely cross the street and/or make connections easily.
Don Nicholson,651 Patricia Drive(Principal of Sinsheimer School), commented that
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Johnson Avene, Sydney Street, Orcutt Road and Laurel Lane all warrant priority
consideration. He voiced support for the proposed policy and asked the Council to
consider the difference between normal and school crossings.
Jim Erb,2448 Johnson Ave,voiced concerns regarding the safety of pedestrians on
Johnson Avenue and Sydney Street. He suggested that the Council consider a refuge
island in the middle of the intersection.
Dave Spoar and family,3925 Poinsettia,commented in support of the recommendations
and a uniform standard throughout the neighborhoods. He pointed out that Poinsettia
Street and Tank Farm Road are only identified by paving and are not striped. The
intersection for pedestrians is a dangerous one, he commented, and asked Council to
consider improvements at this location sooner than in 24 months.
Gary Fowler.T77 Mill Street,observed that signalized crosswalks give people a false sense
of security and suggested that attention be given to the downtown, particularly where there
are media boxes on the curb and sidewalk. He also proposed a crosswalk on Monterey in
front of the Government Center.
Lance Parker.Tank Farm Road/Poinsettia area resident, also expressed concerns about
pedestrian safety at the intersection of Tank Farm and Poinsettia. He reiterated the need for
more attention to that crosswalk.
Brett Cross. 1215 Mariner's Cove,suggested that the Council direct staff to take a look at
busy intersections in town, like the one on Tank Farm Road and Poinsettia.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing..
Council discussion followed. Council Member Romero expressed concern that the title of
the agenda item does not provide the public with adequate notice about the staff's
recommendation to approve the installation of in-ground crosswalk pavement lighting at
the mid-block Marsh Street crosswalk. He voiced objection to the recommendation and
noted that he favors a signal at that location with proper timing. In addition, he stated that
he does not approve of push buttons at signalized locations and suggested that they be
removed from Section H of the policy. City Attomev Jorgensen proposed that the first
sentence be amended by substituting the word "appropriate"for"all". Council agreed to
the proposed modification.
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Council Member Ewan voiced support for the policy and urged funding the program.
Council Member Marx commented that although she was in favor of the recommendations,
the Council might want to consider delaying action on the Marsh Street mid-block
improvements until after the pedestrian bridge from the parking structure has been
designed.
Vice Mayor Schwartz proposed that the Council direct staff to prioritize intersections and
identify funding needs within next 6 months. Staff agreed to do so by June, 2000.
Vice Mayor Schwartz commented that the diagrams attached to the policy are confusing and
suggested that they be modified to make them more clear. He proposed that the symbols
be placed on a key page. Council concurred with the recommendation and directed staff to
revise the diagrams.
Chief Gardiner predicted that as new locations are identified there will be an expectation of
added enforcement. He noted that while his department will continue to monitor new
pedestrian crossings closely,there has been no increase in staff for traffic enforcement to-
date. With the added pressure the department may be looking for additional resources, he
concluded.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Schwartz to adopt Resolution No.9008, as amended,
establishing the City of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works Policy on
Pedestrian Crosswalks; motion carried 5:0.
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Ewan to approve,as part of the Marsh Street Parking
Garage Expansion project,the installation of in-ground crosswalk pavement lighting
to increase pedestrian safety at the crosswalk location; motion carried 4:1.(Romero)
Break called at 10:02 p.m. Resumed at 10:15 p.m.
3. ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF THE SOUTHERLY CORNER OF NIPOMO
STREET AND DANA RIGHT-OF-WAY: ABAN 147-99
Public Works Director McCluskey and Supervising Civil Engineer Kenny reviewed the staff
report
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. There was no public comment. Mayor Settle
closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved by.Ewan/Marx to adopt Resolution No.9009 to abandon a portion of
Nipomo Street and Dana Street right-of-way, subject to dedication of necessary
right-of-way for the proposed sidewalk realignment,as recommended; motion
carried 5:0.
4. ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF HILL STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY,
NORTHWESTERLY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET: ABAN 153-99.
Public Works Director McCluskey presented the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. There was no public comment. Mayor.Settle
closed the public hearing.
Council Member Romero expressed concern about access to one lot that appears to be
landlocked. At the suggestion of City Attorney Jorgensen, Council inserted the following
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language to the resolution as Section 3: "Access will be provided to all legal lots.'; and re-
numbered the next two sections.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to adopt Resolution No.9010,as amended,abandon
a portion of Hill Street right-of-way, subject to reservation of public utility easement
and a lot line adjustment,as recommended; motion carried 5:0.
BUSINESS ITEM
5. REPROGRAMMING FUNDS DESIGNATED FOR THE BRIZZOLARA STREET SOUND
WALL PROJECT.
Public Works Director McCluskey provided the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment.
Mike Spangler mentioned an on-going drainage problem on lower Higuera(Bridge Street to
Elks Lane) and reported that a capital improvement project to improve this area was
eliminated from the Capital Improvement Plan budget a number of years ago. He added
that the problem, after 26 years, still exists and has been enhanced by new development.
He encouraged the Council to set aside this money to ultimately solve this problem.
Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council.
Public Works Director McCluskey clarified that STP funds can only be used for
transportation purposes,although General Fund money can be spent on storm drainage
projects. He reported that a storm water drainage improvement project is planned for the
area Mr. Spangler referred to, but added that it is in the third year of the budget and
currently unfunded. He discussed the timing of the project and emphasized that although
good storm drainage relief will be accomplished by making the improvements, all the
problems described by Mr. Spangler will not be solved.
Council Member Romero spoke in favor the staff recommendation and emphasized the
funds should be allocated for street maintenance.
Vice Mayor Schwartz suggested the that Council approve$25,000 of the funds proposed for
pavement management for Project 7(Mission Plaza Expansion/Broad Street dog-leg). He
also proposed that the Johnson Avenue repaving project be considered the first priority.
In response to inquiry from Council Member Marx, Public Works Director McCluskey
reported that the Council cannot delay reprogramming the funds and emphasized that the
funds will be lost if they are not designated.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Marx to 1)direct staff to submit a request to the San
Luis Obispo Council of Governments(SLOCOG)to reprogram $500,000 of State
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)funds for the following: A) First
Priority: Repave a portion of Johnson Avenue(which shall be the priority),segment
yet to be determined,and B) Second Priority: Repave OsosSanta Barbara Street
from just south of Marsh Street to Broad Street. 2) Conceptually approve the
possible allocation, if needed in the future,of$75,000 of the General Funds used to
support the Pavement Management Program for landscaped enhancements to the
"City Side" of the Brizzolara Street sound wall, if they are needed; motion carried
5:0.
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LIAISON REPORTS
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REVENUE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE
Vice Mayor Schwartz reported that the Committee adopted its Annual Work Program which
includes: 1) Fiscal reform and constitutional amendments. 2) Tele-communications and the
Internet 3) Monitoring Federal block grants,the State Board of Equalization,Propositions 62
and 218,vehicle license fees and changes in fees. 4) Subcommittees(which will be formed
on an as needed basis).
SAN LUIS OBISPO REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY(SLORTA)
Council Member Romero reported that the SLORTA Board directed staff to investigate the
allocation approach for overhead for the fixed route and demand responsive programs. Staff
will formulate a plan to reduce cancellations and no-shows for the Run-About system.
Additionally the Board is planning the recruitment process for hiring a full-time transit
manager for the SLORTA system.
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SLOCOG)
Council Member Romero reported that major work is being done on various segments of
Highway 46 with the four-lane segments from Paso Robles to the roadside rest stop
expected to begin in 2005. The total expected to be expended in the next few years is in
excess of one hundred million dollars. Safety improvements are proposed for Highway 166
between Highway 101 and the Kern County line.
PERFORMING ARTS COMMISSION (PAC)
Council Member Romero reported that the acoustic clouds study was underway. He also
stated that the new campus parking structure requires retrofitting and although the
appearance of the structure will not be altered, it will delay the completion of the project.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EOC)
Council Member Marx reported that Governor Davis has released$3,000,000 for childcare;
however,this money will not assist families in San Luis Obispo. She added that she
remains concerned about the Governor's recent veto of$50,000,000 for childcare programs
for low-income families.
COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Marx asked Council to consider assisting the San Luis Obispo County
Genealogical Society in their search to find a suitable site to relocate their library. Council
directed staff to call the Genealogical Society and encourage them to make other contacts
(suggestions included the Church of Latter Day Saints,County Administrative Office,Cal Poly
History Department and CalTrans).
Council Member Marx suggested that reminders to register to vote before the March primary
be included in City utility bills. Council referred the suggestion to City Administrative Officer
Dunn.
Council Member Marx requested that Council consider an ordinance that would limit formula
restaurants in San Luis Obispo. City Attorney Jorgensen advised Council that adopting such
an ordinance would apply to many other types of franchises as well,and could result in
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unintended consequences. He agreed to obtain the City of Solvang's local ordinance,contact
the League.of California Cities,and provide the information to Council.
Council Member Romero announced that the next Channel Counties Division meeting will be
February 4t"in Solvang. He noted that he will be asking for the Division to support a five
percent increase in dues for the League of California Cities.
Mayor Settle reported that Governor Davis has granted nine million dollars to Camp San Luis
Obispo for the purpose of a turnaround boot camp. He noted that he has asked City Attorney
Jorgensen to advise the Council about how this will impact the City of San Luis Obispo,
Cuesta Junior College and Cal Poly.
Vice Mayor Schwartz asked City staff to be more cognizant of over generalizing titles of
agenda report items especially when recommendations require two or more separate actions
and involve divergent viewpoints.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor le adjourned the
meeting at 11:30 p.m.to Tuesday, February 1,2000 at 7:00 p.m 'rijthe un it Chi%nber,990
Palm Street,San Luis Obispo.
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City Clerk
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