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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/21/2000, C1 - MINUTES council ; -- j agenda nE:poRt Imm-��N=bw - CITY -UF SAN 'LUIS O•BISPO CL Consideration of'the minutes of: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 sand Tuesday, March 7, 2000 and Tuesday, March..149 2000. Minutes to Follow at a Later Date C1-1 MEETING AGENDA .0 f DATE ITEM # MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL _ CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DOC6D DIR TUESDAY, MARCH 14,2000-4:00 P.M. OWPIR DIR ' COUNCIL CHAMBER,990 PALM STREET ❑�"O Q.PW IR I ❑IM;M.',NEY gFM(D1R j SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA QeM UORIG CE Ct:: ❑UGM DIR ROLL CALL: — -- DIR Cr-PERS DIR 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;Wayne Peterson,City Engineer; and Barbara Lynch, Civil Engineer PUBLIC COMMENT Dave Garth, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, introduced the Chamber's new Director of Governmental Affairs, Patricia Wilmore. PUBLIC HEARING Continued from the March 7,2000 Regular City Council Meeting. 1. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION FOR HIGUERA STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT,SPECIFICATION NO.9367. City Engineer Peterson and Civil Engineer Lynch provided the background and responded to questions from the Council. Also on hand to answer questions was Mary Reents from the Morro Group. Public Comment: Richard Krelsa, 189 San Jose Court,argued that recent construction projects in and around the creeks have not been properly monitored. He voiced concern about environmental monitoring and mitigations,particularly as they relate to steelhead trout and native vegetation. He asked who would be responsible for monitoring the creek during and after the bridge replacement. Civil Engineer Lynch reported that the Engineering Department is charged with the duty of making sure that outside contractors live up to the terms of the contract. End of public comments. City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, March 14,2000-4:00 p.m. Additional questions to staff and the consultant followed. Mayor Settle,Council Member Romero and Council Member Marx expressed concern about the proposed time-line and suggested that if staff does not feel they can get the necessary permits,the project should be delayed until next year. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to adopt Resolution No.9024 approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for the Higuera Street Bridge Replacement, Specification No.9367; motion carried 5:0. COMMUNICATIONS COMM. 1. REQUEST TO RECONSIDER COUNCIL ACTION ON ANNEXATIONS(PACIFIC BELL,.A&R WELDING AND FARM SUPPLY). Council Member Ewan summarized his memo to Council dated March 14,2000(on file with the City Clerk)and requested that the Council reconsider its March 7t'action on the Pacific Bell Annexation. He noted that he now realizes that he may have a potential conflict of interest and should not participate in the deliberations. Council Member Ewan stepped down from the dais. City Attorney Jorgensen advised the Council to consider a motion to reconsider the annexation actions(which include A&R Welding, Farm Supply and Pac Bell)at the earliest date possible,which would likely be the meeting of April 4h. He recommended that the matter be re-noticed,that Council reintroduce the ordinance, repeal the resolution and adopt a new resolution requesting that LAFCO approve the three annexations. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Schwartz to reconsider the annexations at the earliest possible date; motion passed 4:0:1 (Ewan refrained). COMM.2. CAMPAIGN SIGNS Mayor Settle mentioned the number of political campaign signs erected in the public right-of- way. CAO Dunn reported that staff is In the process of following up with candidates,and in some cases, removing those signs still up that are in the public right-of-way. COMM.3. MARDI GRAS Mayor Settle reported that he has received a number of calls of complaint regarding the recent Mardi Gras parade. CAO Dunn reported that staff Is meeting with the Mystic Krewe to discuss the event and look at ways to achieve greater control. He suggested that Council share with staff comments they receive from the public about the event. There being no further business to come before the City Council,Ma ettle adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m.to March 21,2000,at 7:00 p.m.in e I amb r,990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Lee Price,C.M.C. City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3121/00 C/-2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, MARCH 7,2000-3:00 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; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; John Moss, Utilities Director;Wayne Peterson,City Engineer; Barbara Lynch, Civil Engineer; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director;.Wendy George,Assistant to the CAO; Jeff Hook,Associate Planner; Whitney Mcllvaine, Associate Planner PRESENTATIONS P1. GRAND JURY AWARENESS MONTH. ACTION: Continued to March 21,2000. P2. DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS. Awards were presented to owners and architects for the following: San Luis Trust Bank, Autoquest,San Luis Diagnostics,Chef Em's, Law office of William S.Walter,Fishdaddy's,the Volny Heritage Clock Plaza, Kennedy Club Fitness,L'Artiste Gallery,Duncan's Pampered Pets,Forden's,the Wineman Hotel,Copeland Building, Carl's Jr. Restaurant#138,and A&R Furniture. PUBLIC COMMENT Greg Smith.Pampered Pets,reported to the Council that a window was broken at his store during the Mardi Gras Parade. In addition,he noted that there was also evidence of gang- style tagging and public urination. Betty Kvker.San Luis Obispo resident,expressed concern about behavior she observed at Mardi Gras. (Note: City Administrative Officer Dunn reported that both City staff and Mardi Gras organizers are currently evaluating the event. A report Is forthcoming with options for better control.) City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, March 7,2000-3:00 p.m. Willow Kelley urged Council not to endorse the Gazette policy. She also submitted a letter asking the Council to consider as a high priority the installation of a crosswalk at Marvin Gardens on Orcutt Road. Council directed Public Works staff to prepare a memo to Council analyzing pedestrian safety In that area and examine the need for a crosswalk at that location. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION: Moved by Romero/Schwartz to approve the consent agenda(with exception of#1)as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried 5:0. C1. COUNCIL MINUTES OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29. 2000. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Schwartz to continue to 3/21; motion carried 5:0. C2. USE OF ENHANCED PROMOTIONAL FUNDS FOR CENTRAL COAST BOOK AND AUTHOR FESTIVAL ACTION: Moved by Romero/Schwartz to approve the Promotional Coordinating Committee's recommendations to allocate$5,000 of Enhanced Promotional Funds for the first annual Central Coast Book& Author Festival; motion carried 5:0. C3. CONFIRMATION OF THE APPOINTMENTS OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Schwartz to appoint Doug Shaw, Bob Schinkel, Correne Weaver, Brett Weaver and Vince Burke to the San Luis Obispo Downtown Association Board of Directors; motion carried 5:0. C4. RENEW MATCHING CITY FUNDS FOR JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Schwartz to renew participation in the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Program and appropriate$1,310 from the Unreserved General Fund Balance for the City's matching requirement; motion carried 5:0. C5. AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CONCERNING PROPERTY- TAX REVENUES FROM THE NORTHWEST MARGARITA AREA ANNEXATION (LOCAL AREA FORMATION COMMITTEE APPLICATION NO. 57,CITY APPLICATION NOS. 175-98 AND 208-98. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Schwartz to adopt Resolution No.9020 accepting the negotiated exchange of property-tax revenues and annual property-tax increments for the Northwest Margarita Area Annexation, under which the City will receive one- third of the increased property taxes from the part of the area that is designated for residential use; motion carried 5:0. C6. AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CONCERNING PROPERTY- TAX REVENUES FROM THE BISHOP AND MAINO OPEN SPACE ANNEXATION (LOCAL AREA FORMATION COMMITTEE APPLICATION NO. 58, CITY APPLICATION NO. 10-98). City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, March 7,2000-3:00 p.m. ACTION: Moved by ROmero/Schwartz to adopt Resolution No.9021 accepting the negotiated exchange of property-tax Increments.for the Open Space Annexation of Bishop Peak and the Maino Family site; motion carried 5:0. C7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY IN STENNER CANYON FROM UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Schwartz to 1)approve the purchase of a 49-acre property in Stenner Canyon from the Union Pacific Railroad Company for$65,000, plus an allowance of$5,000 for closing costs. 2) Bring forward and appropriate $70,000 from the Capital Improvement Plan's Salinas Reservoir Mitigation Program (previously scheduled for 2002-03)to fund the purchase; motion carried 5:0. C8. WIDE AREA NETWORK IMPROVEMENTS. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Schwartz to 1)continue Implementing the City's fiber optic communication network strategy and Improving the wide area network by Installing conduit on Chorro Street between Palm Street and Lincoln Street 2) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to sign an agreement with Leo Tidwell Excavating Corporation in an estimated amount of$19,500 for Installing the conduit. 3) Appropriate$19,500 from the General Fund for Installing the conduit; motion carried 5:0. APPOINTMENTS Al. APPOINTMENTS TO THE BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Romero to reappoint Tim Valentine to a four-year term to end on March 31,2004,and reappoint Richard Lee to a three-year term to end on March 31,2003; motion carried 5:0. A2. APPOINTMENTS TO THE MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Romero to reappoint Dr.Walter Rice as technical representative for one year to expire on March 31,2001,and appoint Sonja Wadman as the student representative for a three-year term to expire on March 31,2003; motion carried 5:0. A3. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Ewan to reappoint Teresa Larson for a three-year term to expire March 31,2003,and reappoint Debbie Black to a four-year term to expire on March 31,2004; motion carried 5:0. A4. APPOINTMENTS TO THE JOINT USE COMMITTEE. Item continued to 3/21/00. AS. APPOINTMENTS TO THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Ewan to reappoint Bob Schrage to a four-year term to expire on March 31,2004,and reappoint Matt Whittlesey to a three-year term to expire on March 31,2003; motion carried 5:0. C/-S� City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, March 7,2000-3:00 p.m. A6. APPOINTMENT TO THE TREE COMMITTEE. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Romero to reappoint Barbara Murphy to a one-year term to expire on March 31,2001; motion carried 5:0. ~ —— BUSINESS ITEMS At the request of Downtown Association Administrator Holley, the Council took up the following item out of sequence. 5. "DOWNTOWN ART" PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE PROGRAM. Downtown Association Administrator Holley provided the staff report and responded to questions from the Council. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment. None. Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council. ACTION: Moved by MandRomero to approve the Downtown Public Art Sculpture Program initiated by the San Luis Obispo Downtown Association to have sculpture art situated on sponsored bases appearing in locations around the downtown; motion carried 5:0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. APPEAL OF TREE COMMITTEE'S DECISION APPROVING A TREE REMOVAL AT 1370 CHORRO STREET. City Engineer Peterson presented an overview of the staff report. - Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Dr. Matthew Kim, applicant,spoke in support of removing the subject tree and responded to questions from the Council. He suggested that the City consider changing the downtown core boundaries to allow more flexibility and contributions to the parking fund. Brian.Christiansonappellant, spoke in support of the appeal. He urged the applicant to consider other options to removing the tree, including pruning and re-striping of the parking lot. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. City Arborist Martin responded to questions from the Council. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Schwartz to adopt Resolution No.9022 denying the appeal and upholding the Tree Committee's decision to approve a tree removal request at.1370 Chorro Street; motion carried 5:0. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, March 7,2000-3:00 p.m. The Council also directed staff to explore the Idea of expanding the boundary of the . downtown parking district,as part of the study of downtown parking and/or next year's Council goals setting process. 2. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION FOR HIGUERA STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT,SPECIFICATION NO.9367. City Engineer Peterson and Civil Engineer Lynch presented the staff report. Council questions followed about the time-lines for obtaining necessary permits by other agencies and the beginning of construction. Council Member Marx noted that the mitigated negative declaration was missing certain exhibits. Mayor Settle voiced concern about the potential for challenges to the environmental review process and proposed that the matter be postponed for two weeks. Staff noted that the missing references was an oversight and indicated,with some reluctance that a two week continuance should not delay the timely start of the project and provide the Council with the opportunity to review all the documentation. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Dave Schultz, Osos/Higuera Streets business owner, cautioned the Council against delayinlq the project for two weeks. He speculated that If construction does not begin by June 1',the project will have to be postponed until next year. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. City Administrative Officer Dunn recommended that the Council meet on March 14'"at 4 p.m. to expedite. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to continue this item to a 3/14 at 4:00 p.m.; motion carried 5:0. 3. PACIFIC BELL.A& R WELDING,AND FARM SUPPLY ANNEXATIONS: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO ANNEX AND PREZONE THREE CONTIGUOUS SITES WITH A TOTAL AREA OF ROUGHLY 12 ACRES AT 196 SUBURBAN ROAD AND 205 AND 204 TANK FARM ROAD RESPECTIVELY.(ANNX/R/ER/213-99. 188-99.AND 206-99 Community Development Director Jonas and Associate Planner Mcllvaine provided the staff report. Council questions followed, Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Applicant representatives,Jim Brabeck, Farm Supply, and Kim Hachen.A&R Welding, spoke in support of the annexation. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Schwartz to 1)Introduce Ordinance No.1366 adopting the Mitigated Negative Declarations of Environmental Impact(ER 213-99, 188-99 and 206-99)and prezoning the annexation areas Manufacturing(M)and Service Commercial(C-S). 2) Adopt Resolution No.9023 recommending that the Local Area Formation Committee(LAFCO)approve the annexations. 3) Authorize the Mayor to c�-7 City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, March 7,2000-3:00 p.m. execute the pre-annexation agreements with the applicants providing for payment of fees consistent with the interim annexation policy; motion carried 5:0. 4. FINAL REVIEW OF THE 2000 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM(CDBG)AND DRAFT 2000 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN AS WELL AS CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDED HOME AND SPECIAL URBAN PROJECTS AND FUNDING LEVELS FOR THE SAN LUIS OBISPO URBAN COUNTY. Council Member Marx announced that because she serves on the Boards of the EOC and EVC, she will refrain from taking action on those matters relating to the EOC. Associate Planner Hook provided the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Rob Strong. Strong Planning Services(representing Caldwell and Fleming), summarized his letter to the Council(submitted and part of the record)urging the Council to approve some funding to assist in the land acquisition for the Gateway Motel and Housing Project. Steve McGrapf and Katherine Mannibam of the EOC expressed appreciation to the Council for their support. Rachel Richardson, Supportive Housing Consortium,voiced appreciation for past support and commented that housing for the very low income is desperately needed. George Movlan, Housing Authority,also spoke about the need for more affordable housing. Rob Strong stated that he will support staff's recommendation. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. ACTION: Moved by SchwartztRomero to 1)approve the 2000 CDBG Program activities and funding and the Draft 2000 Consolidated Plan One-Year Action Plan. 2) Endorse the recommended HOME and Special Urban Projects funding. 3) Forward the Council's actions and funding recommendations to the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors; motion carried 4:0:1 (Marx refrained from action on items relating to the EOC). BUSINESS ITEMS (See Page 4 for item#5) 6. APPROVAL OF A PERMANENT LOCATION FOR THE SAN LUIS OBISPO LITTLE THEATER. Assistant to the CAO George presented the staff report and responded to questions. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment. Tom Swem.Chairman of the Downtown Association Parking Committee, voiced concern for the loss of parking with the preferred option. He suggested that If parking enterprise funds were used to build the lot,the City should find a way to recoup the money. C�"0 City Council Meeting i ,; Page 7 Tuesday, March 7,2000-3:00 p.m. Jeff Lee, SLO Little Theater, spoke In support of the recommended alternative and summarized fundraising campaign goals. He also Introduced George Garcia,architect,who will be designing the facility. Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council. Vice Mayor Schwartz will go along with the recommendation, but would prefer Alternative "B"because It would create a landscape buffer between the site and the adobe. In addition, It would provide the ability to build a parking structure to be used by all the cultural facilities in the Immediate area. For those reasons, he said he would like to see the City try to acquire the property at 614 Monterey Street(currently not available). .Council Member Romero will support but issued concern that the Council may have to draw the line to prevent being asked to provide locations for other theater groups. He said that the City should be compensated for the parking spaces and for the time lost. Assistant City Administrative Officer Hamplan pointed out that the agreement has and will continue to have a provision that allows for other groups to use the theater facilities. City Admini- strative Officer Dunn advised that the proposed option provides the most flexibility and noted that the Little Theater will be able to 610 Monterey(Cory-owned) In the interim. He added that the building design and specifics relative to the use of the facility will come back for review by the Council in the future. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Marx to 1)conceptually.approve the relocation of the San Luis Obispo Little Theater(SLOLT)to a portion of parking lot#14 at 630 Monterey Street(Alternative A), but allow for a change to Alternative B(610 and 614 Monterey Street) if the 614 Monterey Street property should become available to the City before SLOLT is ready to finalize its construction design. 2) Direct staff to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with SLOLT relating to its eventual relocation; motion carried 5:0. 7. NEW LEASE WITH THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. Assistant to the CAO George provided the staff report. Council Member Marx suggested the addition of an anti-discrimination clause,similar to the lease with the Boy Scouts. Council concurred and directed staff to make that revision. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment. Kathleen Wolf. Executive Director of the Children's Museum, spoke In support of the staff recommendation and expressed appreciation. Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to approve a long-term lease agreement with the San Luis Obispo Children's Museum for property located at 1010 Nipomo Street; motion carried 5:0. 8. COUNCIL DISCUSSION CONCERNING SLO GAZETTE POLICY. This item was placed on the agenda by the Council under Communications at the February 29,2000 meeting at the request of Council Member Marx(memo on file with the City Clerk). Council agreed to take public testimony before discussion. City Council Meeting Page 8 Tuesday, March 7,2000-3:00 p.m. Public Comments: Steve Owens, publisher of the SLO Magazine and SLO Gazette, commented that the paper does not discriminate against any person or lifestyle and will continue to write about all the people who are doing good things in the community. He stated that the paper's policy is to stay away from Issues regarding abortion. In addition,there are standards relating to nudity in advertising. In closing, Mr. Owens stated that the paper wants to remain neutral and confirmed that no opinion Is edited. Mike Sparrow. Pastor for Agape Christian Fellowship, remarked that the Gazette should be free to represent who they wish, but the Council should remain neutral. Dale German. Pastor of the Nazarene Church, asked the Council not to misuse their positions to take a public stand against a law-abiding business. Do nothing, he said. Trent Lunsford. SLO resident, stated that the paper is positive and he enjoys reading it. Marcie Cooper, receptionist for the Gazette, reported that she personally has taken many "ugly"calls and reminded the Council that there are two sides to the Issue. Mark Brazil urged the Council to continue writing columns for the Palm Street Perspective, because It provides a great public service. Patricia Gomez.SLO resident, agreed that the Council columns provide a good public service, but urged the Council to be sensitive to the entire community. —End of public testimony— Council Member Marx read her memo to the Council dated February 23,2000. Mayor Settle read for the record the Human Relation Commission memo(on file with the City Clerk) recommending that the Council no longer support the Gazette. Council agreed to discuss the Palm Street Perspective issue separately from the issue of city advertising in the Gazette. Council discussion ensued. ACTION: Marx/Ewan to move that the City of SLO suspend advertising in the Gazette newspapers until such time as the Gazette clarifies Its policy regarding discrimination against gay and lesbians,and its decision to not publish anything mentioning abortion,and further,that once the clarification has been made to make a decision as to whether to resume; motion carried 4:1 (Romero). ACTION: The Council agreed that decisions to write articles for the Gazette's Palm Street Perspective shall be made individually by each council member. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS L1. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION(EOC). Council Member Marx reported that the Governor has restored funding for CalWORKs (child care program)and the EOC has received an augmentation of$607,808 for Stage 1 of program). el-10 City Council Meeting Page 9 Tuesday, March 7,2000-3:00 p.m. L2. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER(PAC). Council Member Marx summarized a written report(on file with the City Clerk)regarding the PAC Outreach Services Program,which outlines the program's mission statement and goals. L3. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS(SLOCOG). Council Member Romero summarized agenda Items reviewed by the SLOCOG on 2/2/00. A progress report was provided by CalTrans on the Cuesta Grade project,the Executive Director's Report was received,took testimony on the unmet transit/bikeway needs, reviewed the 2000 Legislative Program and approved the State Highway Operations and Protection Plan. (Written report on file with the City Clerk). L4. SAN LUIS OBISPO REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY(SLORTA). Council Member Romero reported that the Board agreed to conduct a nationwide recruitment for the Regional Transit Manager position. SLO County Personnel will administer the recruitment L5. CMC CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Council Member Romero noted that the Committee met with on 2/23/00 to receive a report on the prison population. The number of Inmates has declined,with approximately 6,650 now being housed at California Men's Colony. L6. NPDES STORM WATER REGULATIONS. Council Member Romero reported that the second phase of the Clean Water Act of the 1970's is underway. The program Is a massive effort to address non-point sources of pollution,with particular emphasis on municipal storm water drainage systems and will have significant associated and unfounded costs. Public Works staff will be presenting a complete report to the Council in the near future. L7. ADVISORY BODY SUPPORT. Council Member Ewan summarized concerns expressed by applicants to the Mass Transit Committee and the Bicycle Advisory Committee about meeting schedules, communication between advisory bodies, membership mix and service complaints. Appropriate staff will meet and review recommendations for Improvements. COMMUNICATIONS COMM. 1 ORCUTT ROAD OVERPASS. Council Member Romero urged Council to direct staff to proceed quickly with funding requests for the overpass. CAO Dunn reported that Council will review State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)projects, Including this one, at the meeting of March 216t COMM.2 NEW CAL POLY MASTER PLAN. City Council Meeting Page 10 Tuesday, March 7,2000-3:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Schwartz recommended that the Council hold a study session as soon as the Plan and Environmental Impact Report have been released. Staff directed to draft a letter for the Mayor's signature to be sent to President Baker requesting that Cal Poly present the Master Plan, upon Its release,to the City Council In a study session. COMM. 3 REPORT FROM AUTO DEAL SUBCOMMITTEE. Council Member Ewan reported that staff Intends to bring to the Council in the near future a new proposal for the McBride property. If Council finds the overall concept acceptable, staff will ask for direction to proceed to more formal negotiations. COMM.4 BUILDING PERMITING INFORMATION Vice Mayor Schwartz requested that Community Development Department staff provide to Council copies of building permit activity to help them stay better informed. Council agreed and directed staff to copy the Council with the"Permit Register"twice per month-at "mid point" and at the end of each month. COMM.5 ADVISORY BODY COMMISSION &COMMITTEE PROFILES Council Member Ewan and Council Member Schwartz summarized ideas for better acquainting the public with representatives on the Council's advisory bodies. Staff will meet with council members to explore ideas and develop a program. COMM. 6 SLO COUNTY VISITORS & CONFERENCE BUREAU (VCB) Mayor Settle commented that a recent situation has raised the issue of whether a non- member of the San Luis Obispo County VCB should be Included in referrals by the VCB. He .proposed that the matter be referred to the Promotional Coordinating Committee(PCC). Council referred the matter to the PCC to review concerns, develop a response and return with a recommendation. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting at 8:17 pm.at 4:00 p.m. The next regular meetinwill be Tuesda , a h 21,2000 at 7:00 p.m.in the Council Chamber,990 Palm Street, San L sR511S'l o. Lee Price, C.M.C. City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3/21/00 LP:dr MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29,2000 -7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER,990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members John Ewan,Jan Howell Manx, 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 PRESENTATION P1. SPAY DAY USA. Mayor Settle presented the proclamation to Christine Collie from POUNCE. PUBLIC COMMENT Mardi Gras King Joe Emoev and Queen Sue Warren announced this year's activities and invited all to attend the annual Mardi Gras event March 4,2000. Gary Fowler observed that a City ad announcing a community meeting set for February 21, 2000 appeared in the February 28,2000 Tribune. (staff noted that the error was the newspaper's and that the City would not be charged for the ad). Nick Muick submitted a petition in support of constructing the Orcutt Road Overpass and urged Council to set the matter as a top priority. Courtney Coleman submitted a petition in support of adopting an ordinance regulating commercial franchise restaurants in the downtown. Jeanne Anderson Dale German Marlie Schmidt Robert.Lewin,the McGrath/Sigurdson family and Council Member Marx expressed concern regarding publication policies of the The SLO Gazette. ACTION: Council agreed to place the matter on the March 7,2000 agenda. C'/-/3 City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, February 29,2000 -7:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to approve the consent agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried 5:0. C1. COUNCIL MINUTES OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1.2000. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to waive oral reading and approve as revised; motion carried 5:0. C2. AUTHORIZATION OF PROMOTIONAL FUNDS FOR HIGUERA BRIDGE REHABILITATION. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to 1) approve funds for the Downtown Association for advertising and promotion during the Higuera Street Bridge project. 2) Advance $20,000 from the 2000-01 Higuera Street Bridge Capital Improvement Project for advertising by the Downtown Association; motion carred 5:0. C3. LEGISLATION ACTION PROGRAM FOR 2000. A. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES FOR 2000 ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to adopt Resolution No.9014 as amended establishing legislative priorities for 2000; motion carried 5:0. B. RESOLUTION OPPOSING SB402 (BINDING ARBITRATION) ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to adopt Resolution No.9015 opposing SB 402 concerning compulsory and binding arbitration for public safety employees; motion carried 5:0. C4. POLICE PICKUP TRUCK REPLACEMENT. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to 1) authorize Police and Public Works employees to find a suitable used minivan to replace one existing Police pickup truck. 2) Authorize procurement with City Administrative Officer approval; motion carried 5:0. C5. ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING AT THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to 1) authorize waiver of competitive purchasing for the installation of energy efficient lighting at the Water Reclamation Facility(WRF). 2) Authorize transfer of$10,500 from the Sewer Fund's completed projects account to the Capital Improvement Project 90068—WRF Lighting Energy Efficient Installation,for a total project budget of$44,500. 3) Approve an agreement with Action Electric for these services in an amount not to exceed $44,325; motion carried 5:0. C6. FIRING RANGE IMPROVEMENTS: SPECIFICATION NO. 90051. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to 1)appropriate$18,600 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund to the project account. 2) Approve a contract with Specialty Construction in the amount of$61,900 for a lead recovery system at the Police firing range,and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; motion carried 5:0. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday,February 29,2000-7:00 p.m. C7. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS FOR PARKING OPERATIONS. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to 1)approve a contract with FSC Collections in the amount of$0.2915 per collection for parking meter coin collection and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. 2)'Approve a contract with Sean's Sweeping Service in the amount of$5,750 per month for parking lot and garage cleaning and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. 3) Approve a contract with American Protective Services, Inc. in the amount of$12.58 per hour for security guard services and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; motion carried 5:0. C8. RESOLUTION TO CORRECT AN ERRORIOMISSION IN THE CONTRACT WITH THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS). ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to adopt Resolution No.9016 authorizing an amendment to correct an error/omission in the contract with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS); motion carried 5:0. C9. RESOLUTION REVISING THE MANAGEMENT PAY FOR PERFORMANCE SYSTEM. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to adopt Resolution No.9017 revising the Management Pay for Performance System; motion carried 5:0. C10. STREET RECONSTRUCTION/RESURFACING—SPRING 2000: SPECIFICATION NO. 90012A. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to 1) approve plans and specifications for"Street Reconstruction/Resurfacing—Spring 2000." 2)Authorize staff to advertise for bids. 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid within budget. 4) Authorize consolidation of budget balances for three completed street projects into the current street reconstruction/resurfacing project budget; motion carried 5:0. C11. UTILITY TRENCH REPAIR, SPECIFICATION_NO.90137. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to 1)approve Specifications for Utility Trench Repair —Specification No. 90137. 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids. 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder is within the project budget of$90,338. 4) Authorize the consolidation of budget balances of two previous trench repair projects and remaining allocated General Fund money into the current trench repair project budget for a current project balance of$140,160; motion carried 5:0. C12. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT(MOA)WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 3523 FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1.1999 THROUGH JUNE 30.2001. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to adopt Resolution No.9018 approving the Memorandum of Agreement; motion carried 5:0. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, February 29,2000 -7:00 p.m. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW. Finance Director Statler presented an in-depth overview of the Mid-Year Budget Review. ACAO Hamaian provided a summary of the Goals Status Update. Council questions to staff followed. Break called at 9:10 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:22 p.m. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment. Steve Hansen. Member of the Board of Directors of First Night,asked Council to consider reducing by half costs relating to providing public safety support for the New Year's Eve event. He reported that the Board budgeted $5,000 but the City's statement of costs totaled $10,000. He noted that although the Board understands that the City has a unitary policy, they maintain that they provide a special and unique program; one which offers a safe, alcohol free celebration with many innovative activities. Staff was directed to bring this matter back for consideration by the Council at the first meeting in April. Gary Fowler. 777 Mill Street,suggested that a reduction in motor vehicle in-lieu fees will impact the City's revenue and voiced concern about additional expenses for fuel for City vehicles. In addition, he proposed that motorcycle officers are subject to greater risk of injury and commented that he'd rather see officers in patrol cars. Mr. Fowler recommended that the Council consider combining museums into one facility rather than developing several specialized museums in the downtown. In closing, he commented that on-campus housing is expensive for Cal Poly students and asserted that more housing on campus will not relieve the impact on the community. The following speakers spoke in support of developing a Job description for and hiring a City Biologist. Richard Kreisa, Carla Sanders, Richard Schmidt, Madalyn Rosner, (letter read into the record by Richard Schmidt), Phil Ashley, Gordon Henslev of the Environmental Defense Center, Eva Vigil,and Pat Veesart Executive Director of ECOSLO. Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council. Council discussion followed relating to the hiring of a biologist. CAO Dunn presented some organizational thoughts about the position and noted the number of details staff needs to work out. He asked for some flexibility and additional time to develop the job description and determine how the position fits into the organization. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Ewan to direct staff to develop a recommendation, using Dr. Kresja's communication (dated 2129100 and on file with the City Clerk) as major guidelines,and come back with a position/job description at the earliest opportunity; motion carried 5:0. Mayor Settle suggested that the Council consider increasing the compensation for the Planning Commission to $35. CAO Dunn proposed that Council discuss this matter during budget discussions to begin in late May. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Romero to 1)consider the mid-year budget review for 1999-01. 2) Approve mid-year budget requests for operating programs and capital Improvement plan projects totaling $536,600 in 1999-00 and $140,000 In 2000-01; motion carried 5:0. City Council Meeting - Page 5 Tuesday, February 29,2000 -7:00 p.m. 2. TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT. Police Chief Gardiner presented the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment. Brett Cross. 1217 Mariner's Cove,asked the Council to put more officers into the neighborhoods so that speeding can be addressed and traffic enforcement can be achieved. Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council. Council Member Romero suggested that the City needs to do more than provide traffic enforcement by developing solutions to reduce incidents and fatalities. He recommended that the City ask CalTrans to participate in developing traffic solutions and safety improvements for those intersections and corridors that are state highways. In addition, he proposed that staff contact the Institute of Transportation Engineering to obtain approval for conducting a study of traffic safety. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to adopt Resolution No.9019 authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Office of Traffic Safety(OTS)to fund two police officer positions and related equipment and direct staff to write a letter to CalTrans requesting participation in developing traffic solutions and safety improvements for those intersections and corridors that are state highways and contact the Institute of Transportation Engineering to obtain approval for conducting a study of traffic safety; motion carried 5:0. 3. TEN-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN. Finance Director Statler provided an in-depth overview of the Ten-Year Financial Plan and responded to questions from the Council. ACTION: Received report. There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting at 12:20 a.m.to Tuesday, March 7,2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Coun hamber,990 Palm Street,San Luis Obispo. f1 Lee Pnce, C.M.C. City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3/21/00 LP:dr el-17