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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1989, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL Draft Minu`es
<.o he approvedCouncilmembers
a* Coen/ci! Meeting
Present: Vice-Mayor Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss, of �a
Allen K. Settle and Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: None
City Staff:
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Roger Picquet,
Legal Consultant; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Dave Romero, Public
Works Director; Toby Ross, Assistant CAO; Bill Hetland,
Utilities Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director;
Glen Matteson, Associate Planner; Allen Short, Water
Division Manager; Tina Metzger, Water Conservation
Coordinator
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P U B L I C C O M M E N T P E R I O D
A. Laurie Adolf of City Center Shirts presented t-shirts to the City
Council supporting water conservation methods by promoting a "San Luis
Obispo Rain Dance."
1. Ken Schwartz submitted a letter urging Council to reconsider its
recently adopted Council Compensation Plan.
2. Keith Gurnee spoke in support of the Council's recent compensation
adjustment.
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3. Tim Robinson, 2350 Lawton, requested relief of Tree Ordinance
requirement to plant three trees during the city's drought and the
period of mandatory water conservation. Referred to staff for report.
4. Mary Beth Schroeder expressed displeasure with recent Council actions.
P U B L I C H E A R I N G S
1. MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION (File #517
Bill Hetland, Utilities Director, gave a brief outline of various actions
that were being requested by Council this evening as noted: A) authorization
to proceed with treatment facilities for Dalidio groundwater; B) adoption of
a mandatory water conservation program and; C) approval of a building
restriction program.
With regard to Item A, Dalidio groundwater, he requested Council adoption of
a resolution authorizing the City Administrative Officer to negotiate
treatment for the removal of Tetrachloroethylene from the Dalidio
groundwater basin for a cost not to exceed $400,000.
Bill Statler, Finance Director, presented a financial slide program
explaining financial requirements and how various funds would be used to
cover the costs of the proposed programs.
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�1 Allen Short, Water Division Manager, reviewed the status of the groundwater
wells.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open regarding the negotiation of a
contract with Calgon Corporation.
Andrew Merriam, on behalf of. the Dalidio Family, spoke in support of the
Council's using the Dalidio groundwater. He stated he did not believe that
the level of contaminate sited by staff was sufficient to recommend against
going with this water resource.
Charles Palmer of Morro Bay, urged that. the Council not vote on this issue
until the rest of the agenda had been gone through and he had an opportunity
to speak on other items later in the evening.
Mayor Dunin declared the_public. hearing closed.
Councilman Settle then submitted a one-page report requesting that staff be
given the following direction considering the Dalidio water and supple-
mental water: 1) To test the wells for contamination;
2) use different labs to test for the chemical in order to cross check and
verify results; 3) clarify why PCE and TCE chemicals are in the wells and
not what one would expect to find by way of agricultural chemicals; 4)
before hiring and purifying the Dalidio wells, receive state approval for
use of the water under these conditions. This would include checking with
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State Health Department staff in Santa. Barbara with people such as
John Vurphy; 5) check legal problems with respect to ground water use from a
state-recognized expert such as Stewart Somach of Donough, Hollard and Allen
in Sacramento; 6) contact Alex Madonna regarding the use of wells on the
Froom Ranch and other wells he has which could generate as much as 1,200
gallons a minute and would be less expensive to put into use; 7) continue
Council determination on the Calgon Corporation until the other issues have
been explored; and 8) ask Caltrans and the County Government to modify their
water program and cut back use of automatic sprinklers.
8:45 p.m. , Mayor Dunin requested a recess for staff to review
recommendations by Councilman Settle.
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9:00 p.m. , City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present. /
Bill Hetland, Utilities Director., responded to some of the points in the
letter. Brief discussion ensued by Council.
Councilman Settle moved that staff be directed to contact Alex Madonna
regarding the Froom wells, look at ground water legal options and problems
with respect to ground water use, using a state expert and continue
consideration of the Calgon Corporation contract. Motion failed for lack of
a second.
Upon general consensus, Council directed staff to contact Alex Madonna
regarding the use of the Froom wells (5-0) .
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Upon general consensus, staff directed to review water rights and water law
and contact the State Attorney in Sacramento, as well as Fred Bold, as to
water rights and other legal issues involved in obtaining the water (5-0) .
After additional discussion, moved by Mayor Dunin seconded by Councilman
Reiss, Resolution No. 6603 was adopted (4-1, Councilman Settle voting no)
authorizing staff to negotiate with Calgon Corporation (with amendments as
recommended by the City Attorney) which would remove TCE from the Dalidio
ground water basin (agreement to come back to Council for approval) and to
direct staff to negotiate with Alex Madonna for additional ground water
resources.
Upon general consensus, staff directed to review the legality issues
C involved with any of these water rights. Staff also directed to explore
the air stripping but only with the use of an air filter.
10:15 P.M. Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
10:25 P.M. City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present.
Bill Hetland, Utilities Director, reviewed the water rationing program
elements including conservation targets, penalties such as surcharges,
restrictions, and fines, incentive levels (both options and
recommendations) , exemptions, the appeal process, implementation plan, and
urge that the Council adopt an Urgency Ordinance and a Resolution adopting
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the mandatory water conservation implementation policy statement as
recommended in the staff report.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
John Merriam, 235 Chaplin Lane, and engineer, requested that the Council
consider the fact that the contaminants that had been expressed by staff
were not as severe as outlined and that the extreme water conservation
program being was unnecessary.
Don Smith, urged Council's implementation of a water moritorium immediately.
Glen Carlson, 996 Vista Calados, urged support of an adjustment concerning
hospitals, as he did not feel they could cut back to the level being
recommended by staff.
Rory Livingston, from the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, also
requested that an exemption be looked at for the school district as they
were not in a position to cut back without it being injurious to the school
children.
Burt Forbs, Board member from the San Luis Coastal Unified School District,
also urged that Council have staff work with the school board staff to come
up with a recommendation that was acceptable to both parties.
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1 John Ashbaugh, member of the County Water Advisory Committee, was concerned
about 1) the recommended heavy use of ground water and what its ultimate
effect would have on agriculture and its habitat, 2) he felt that the
Council should require mandatory toilet and shower head water savers; 1)
that the City require retrofitting any time a change of ownership exists;
2.) That hotels be mandated to retrofit their toilets by 10% each year 3)
obtain the help of the CCC; and 4) get developers involved in the
retrofitting benefits available to them.
Paul Allen, 191 Lynnetta Drive, urged support of the general target
reduction levels recommended by staff.
Bret Crossler, asked that the Council identify when the rates would go down
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from the time the drought is over.
Roy Hanff, urged the Council to be careful before it allocates large funds
for additional water supplies.
Fred Singer, landscaper/contractor, suggested ways for both residents and
contractors to use retrofitting programs.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Settle and Mayor Dunin stated they would be unable to support
requests .for three additional people on drought patrol and rented cars for
nine months at a cost of $70,000.
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Councilwoman Raooa stated she could support something less than three 1
persons but would not be opposed to that level.
After discussion, moved by Ravva/Settle (4-1, Mayor Dunin voting no) to give
final passage to Urgency Ordinance No. 1143 relating to water conservation
and Resolution No. 6604 imposing a mandatory water conservation and
implementation policy statement which would establish a 20% reduction
overall; support staff's recommendation alternate 1 with an amendment that
the first tier be increased 100%; concur with the establishment of an
Adjustment Board; and direct staff to draft an incentive plan that provides
educational programs rather than just financial considerations and support
the staff's recommendation concerning the financial impacts provided in the
staff report on page 1-7.
2. WATER ALLOCATION REGULATIONS
Council considered an Ordinance which would (1) amend the Water Allocation
Regulations to bar water allocations when the city is implementing mandatory
conservation, except for projects in the city which submitted planning
applications by March 15, and (2) determine that the previous EIR
adequately evaluated environmental impacts (continued from 3/3/89, 3/14/89
and 3/15/89) .
Glen Matteson, Associate Planner; reviewed the agenda report with
recommendation that Council introduce the Ordinance amending the Water
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c% Allocation Regulations as recommended in the staff report.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Phil Ruggles, urged support of modifying the date that would allow building
applications to be accepted.
Bill Toman, representing the Coalition Building Industry, urged against the
building moratorium due to the detrimental effect it would have on the
community.
Vic Montgomery, representing 40 people from his place of business, posed
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several clarifying questions and expressed concern of the negative effects
such an ordinance would have on the building community.
Stan Madison, 1752 Quail, urged support of the moritorium.
Marshal Ochylski, 979 Osos Street, offered support of the program.
Roy Haff, urged support of the moritorium.
After discussion, moved by Rappa/Reiss, (3-2, Councilmembers Pinard and
Settle voting no) , Ordinance No. 1144 was introduced to print amending the
Water Allocation Regulations to bar water allocations where the city is
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implementing mandatory conservation except for projects in the city which
were submitted by March 15, 1989, and determined that the previous
Environmental Impact Report was adequate for evaluating the environment
impacts.
Councilmembers Pinard and Settle stated that they did not feel that the
ordinance went far enough.
It was then moved by Councilwoman Pinard to suspend the retrofitting program
temporarily. Motion failed for lack of a second.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin
adjourned the meeting at 12:40 a.m. to Monday April 10th at 12:10 p.m. l
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Pam Voges, CMC
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M I N U T E S
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1989 - 12:10 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
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ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: Vice-Mayor Peg Pinard, Councilmembers Penny Rappa, Draft Minutes
Jerry Reiss, and Mayor Ron Dunin
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Absent: Councilmember Allen K. Settle at Council Meeting
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City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Pam Voges,
City Clerk; Dave Romero, Public Works Director;
Toby Ross, Assistant Administrative Officer; Vicki
Finucane, Acting City Attorney
There was no public comment.
1. REPORT OF ACTIVITIES OF COUNCIL LIAISONS TO COUNTY REGIONAL
COMMITTEES/COMMISSION
A. Transit Councilmember Rappa
1) SLO Area Coordinating Council
2) Central Coast Regional Transit Authority
Councilmember Rappa reported that the South County cities did not
appear to be interested in joining the regional system, but asked
Council to support her as Council's representative to continue to
encourage those cities to join the regional system. Council
concurred (4-0-1, Councilmember Settle absent) .
3) SLO SCAT
B. County Water Advisory Board Vice-Mayor Pinard
Upon question, Bill Hetland, Utilities Director, said a final draft
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entitled The San Luis Obispo County Water Ethnic Draft is available,
dated March, 1989. He felt that both substantive as well as format
changes needed to be made. After brief discussion and upon general
consensus, Council directed that this item be sent on to the Planning
Commission for review and comment.
C. Economic Opportunity Commission Councilman Reiss
Councilman Reiss reported that 1) there were still concerns regarding
an E.O.C. employee, who was maintaining and being paid for two
full-time 40 hr. positions, 2) that the Homeless Shelter relocation
process was going smoothly, and 3) that the People's Shelter as well
as E.O.C. had applied for a Rental Assistance Grant' to the other
agency for rental assistance. Yl
D. Leacue -of California Channel Counties Councilman Reiss
John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, reported on the Revenue and
Taxation Meeting he and Councilman Settle attended in Sacramento.
Councilwoman Rappa stated the issue of solid waste and garbage
concerns was clearly a statewide issue, and that several bills were
pending in the Legislature concerning these matters.
Mayor Dunin left the meeting at 12:30p.m.
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E. Whale Rock Commission Mayor Dunin
No report.
F. CMC Citizen Advisory Committee Councilwoman Rappa
Councilwoman Rappa said she recently toured the prison in Avenal and
spoke of concerns that the early release of many prisoners and the
overcrowding at most prisons in the state could have on our City,
communities as well as others.
G. Zone 9 Advisory Committee Mayor Dunin
\� No report.
H. Ouarterly Mayor/Advisory Chair Meeting Mayor Dunin
No report
I. General Hospital Advisory Committee Asst. CAO Ross
No report.
J. Solid Waste Commission Councilwoman Rappa
Councilwoman Rappa said the expansion of Cold Canyon would be coming
Cbefore the Council soon. She had also been in contact with the SLO
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were providing an accellerated "sort" program. j
Mayor Dunin returned to the meeting at 1:07p.m.
There being no further business to come before the City Council,
Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, April 11, 1989, at 7:00
p.m.
PAM VOLES, CITY CLERK
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M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1989 - 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: Vice-Mayor Peg Pinard, Councilwoman Penny Rappa, a; ','•r:r?�
Councilman Jerry Reiss, Allen R. Settle, and
Mayor Ron Dunin
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Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative officer; Roger Picquet,
Consultant; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Michael Multari,
Community Development Director; Dave Romero, Public
Works Director; .Toby Ross, Assistant Administrative
Officer; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bill Hetland,
Utilities Director; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer;
Bill Statler, Finance Director; Ann McPike, Personnel
Director; Vicki Finucane, Acting City Attorney;
Allen Short, Water Division Manager
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6:30 p.m. Council convened in Closed Session to discuss possible
litigation. 7:00 p.m. City Council reconvened in Regular Session.
C O N S E N T A G E N D A
Moved by Settle/Rappa (5-0) , the Consent Calendar was unanimously
approved as recommended by the City Administrative Officer with the
exceptions of C-2, C-3, C-4, C-9 and C-13 as noted.
C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES
The following minutes were approved as recommended (5-0) :
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Draft Council Minu-as - Page 2 Tuesday, April 18, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, February 27, 1989 - 12:10 p.m.
Tuesday, March 14, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 15, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 21, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.
C-2 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING - PD 1434 (MULTARI/463)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance approving the
planned development preliminary plan for PD 1434 amending the zoning map
from C-S-SP to C-S-SP-PD to allow large offices in Higuera Commerce Park,
on the southeast corner of South Higuera Street and Granada Drive; The
Granada Group, (John Rosetti) , applicant.
Moved by Settle/Rappa (3-2, Mayor Dunin and Councilman Reiss voting no) ,
to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1141 approving the planned
development and amending the zoning map as recommended.
C-3 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING - PD 1437 (MULTARI/463)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the
zoning map from C-S-S to C-S-PD for the purpose of constructing a mixed-
use xenter at 3173 Broad Street; John R. Mitchell, applicant.
Moved by Ranna/Pinard (4-1, Councilman Settle voting no) , to give final
passage to ordinance No. 1142 amending the zoning map as recommended.
Draft Council Minutes - Page 3 Tuesday, April 18, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.
C-4 MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN (ROSS/622)
Moved by Settle/Rappa (4-1, Councilwoman Pinard voting no) , Resolution No.
6603 was adopted approving a new City Management Compensation Plan
superseding previous resolutions in conflict as recommended.
C-5 WATER MAIN RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Moved by Settle/Rappa (5-0) , plans and specs for a "Water Main
Reconstruction Project: Higuera Street. - Johnson to California, " City
Plan No. N-21P; bid estimate $66,975 excluding contingencies, approved and
staff authorized to advertise for bids as recommended.
C-6 AWARD OF CONTRACT
Moved by Settle/Rappa (5-0) , Council awarded contract for "Street Widening
Project; South Street at Beebee," City-Plan No. M-13B; bid estimate
$33,472 to Loren Johnson Construction in the amount of $30,715 as
recommended.
C-7 AWARD OF CONTRACT
Council considered awarding contract for "Santa Rosa Park Softball Field
Light Replacement, " City Plan No. N-05Y; engineer's estimate $80,000.
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Draft Council Minuses - Page 4 Tuesday, April 18, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Settle/Rappa (5-0), Resolution No. 6605 adopted awarding contract
to Building Energy Consultants in the amount of $77,377 as recommended.
C-8 PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS (File #702)
Council considered an ordinance to accept selection and training standards
for public safety dispatchers as established by the Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training.
Moved by Settle/Rappa (5-0) , Ordinance No. 1145 introduced to print
accepting selection and training standards for public safety dispatchers
as recommended.
C-9 RESERVATION OF R-1 and R-2 NEIGHBORHOODS (File ,$463)
Council considered a petition submitted by neighbors in the Albert Drive
area regarding the preservation of R-1 neighborhoods.
After brief discussion, moved by Settle/Rappa (5-0) , to direct staff to
prepare policy statement and statutory requirements for not only R-1
neighborhoods but also R-2 neighborhoods as well.
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Draft Council Minutes - Page 5 Tuesday, April 18, 1989- 7:00 p.m.
�l C-10 FINAL MAP - TRACT 1399 (File 410)
Council considered final map approval for Tract 1399, an eight-unit
commercial air-space condominium located at 3547 So. Higuera Street white
and Tull Enterprises, subdivider.
Moved by Settle/Rappa (5-0) , Resolution No. 6606 adopted approving final
map for Tract 1399 as recommended.
C-11 SPECIAL CONCERNS DOWNTOWN (File 418)
Council considered a report on traffic downtown, and specifically,
regulating truck traffic and speeding.
Moved by Settle/Ranna (5-0) , staff directed to follow through on
recommended actions as outlined in the Council Agenda Report,/,,..- :
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C-12 MOBILEHOME RENT CONTROL (File 428)
Council considered amendments to the City's Mobilehome Rent Control
Regulations (Measure"D") regarding "safe harbor" exemptions.
Moved by Settle/Rappa (5-0) , Ordinance No. 1146 introduced to print
amending Mobilehome Rent Regulations regarding "safe harbor" exemptions as
recommended.
Draft Council Minuses - Page 6 Tuesday, April 18, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.
C-13 COLD CANYON LANDFILL
Consideration of a report regarding expansion of the Cold Canyon
Landfill. Upon recommendation by staff, this item was pulled and
continued indefinitely (5-0) .
C-14 RECREATION FACILITIES - SINSHEIMER PARR (File #811)
Council considered priorities for use of recreational facilities at
Sinsheimer Park.
Moved by Settle/Rappa (5-0) , Resolution No. 6607 was adopted approving
Priority User recommendations for athletic facilities at Sinsheimer Park
and staff authorized to forward same to San Luis Unified School District
Board of Education for confirmation.
P U B L I C C 0 M M E N T
PC-1 Gary Player, 89S Mirada Lane, proposed that Davenport Creek be be
used as a reservoir site. Referred to staff.
A D V I S O R Y B O D Y A P P 0 I N T M E N T S
A-1 PLANNING COMMISSION (File #123)
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Draft Council Minutes - Page 7 Tuesday, April 18, 1989 - 7:00
Councilwoman Pinard reviewed the Council Subcommittee (Pinard/Reiss)
report on recommendations for two appointments to the Planning Commission
(continued from 3/21/89) .
Councilwoman Pinard recommended Barry Karleskint and R. Gilbert Hoffman
for 3-year terms expiring Match 31, 1992.
Councilmember Reiss recommended Barry Karleskint and Randy Bullock to the
Planning Commission for 3-year terms expiring March 31, 1992.
After brief discussion, it was moved by Pinard/Reiss (5-0) , to appoint
Barry Karleskint to the Planning Commission for a 3-year term expiring
March 31, 1992, motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Pinard/Rappa (3-2) , to appoint Gilbert, Hoffman to the Planning
Commission to fill a 3-year term expiring March 31, 1992.
, Motion carried, Councilmember Reiss and Mayor Dunin voting no.
A-2 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (File #123)
Councilwoman Rappa reviewed the Council subcommittee report (Rappa/Reiss)
for recommendations for an opening on the Architectural Review Commission.
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Draft Council Minutes - Page 8 Tuesday, April 18, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.
After brief discussion, it was moved by Rappa/Reiss (5-0) , to appoint j
Dan Chatham to the Architectural Review Commission for a 3-year term J
expiring March 31, 1992, motion carried unanimously.
P U B L I C H E A R I N G S
1. MINOR SUBDIVISION NO. 88-324 (File #410)
Council held a public hearing to consider a tentative map to create two
lots, with exceptions to lot width and access standards
and a reduced building setback from a common driveway at 2527 Broad
Street; R-2 zone; Ken Chatham, subdivider.
Pam Voces, City Clerk, stated that a letter had been received today from
the applicant requesting a continuance.
Moved by Settle/Rappa (5-0) , to continue this to date uncertain.
2. AWARD OF CONTRACT - PUBLIC PARKING STRUCTURE (File #550)
Council considered awarding a contract for the "Marsh Street Public
Parking Structure," City Plan No. M-41-D; engineer's estimate $3,820,000;
bids opened on April 5, 1989.
Draft Council Minutes - Page 9 Tuesday, April 18, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.
Dave Romero, Public works Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report,
with the recommendation that Council award the contract to Madonna
Construction Company, including alternates 7 and 8 for a total contract
price amount of $3,621,800.
Nick Pokraiac, Inc. , P.O. Box 539, Templeton, stated he had filed a
protest against award of bid to Madonna Construction Company because the
contractor failed to list the names of its subcontractors contrary to the
Public Contract Code. He was again asking the Council to declare the low
bidder unqualified and award the bid to the next responsible bidder,
Nick Pokrajac.
Bob Dorn, of the Associate Contractors of California, spoke in support of
the award of bid to Nick Pokrajac citing various State legislation that he
believed disqualified Madonna Construction's bid.
Upon question by Legal. Counsel Roger Picquet to Mr. Dorn, Mr. Dorn stated
he had been requested by City staff to submit a letter prior tonight's
meeting identifying specific concerns and had not.
Stan Case, President of Case Construction Company, and one of the
subcontractors who bid the project under Nick Pokrajac stated his company
constructs deep drill foundations, stated and he did not believe that
Madonna Construction Company had the capability of performing that portion
of the work called for in the specifications. He urged against Council's
award of bid to Madonna Construction Company.
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Roger Picguet, acting on behalf of the city as its legal advisor, stated
that Council had reviewed the legal implications and concerns in closed
session prior to tonight's Council meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. It was
his opinion that statutory requirements had been complied with, that
Madonna Construction Company was the lowest responsible bidder, and that
the Council could award the bid to Madonna Construction Company as
recommended by staff.
Moved by Rappa/Dunin to adopt Resolution No. 6608 awarding the contract to
Madonna Construction Company in the amount of $3,621,800 including
alternates 7 and 8 as recommended by staff.
Councilman Reiss stated that he would not be supporting the motion as he
did not support approval of the project when it came to Council initially,
and was not prepared to support the project as currently proposed.
Motion carried, Resolution No. 6608 adopted (4-1) , Councilman Reiss voting
no.
It was then moved by Rappa/Settle (5-0) , to direct staff to consider
itemized engineering plans by Madonna Construction Company to facilitate a
subterranean parking floor provided the project stayed within the required
time frame, motion carried unanimously.
8:00 P.M. Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
Draft Council Minutes - Page 11 Tuesday, April 18, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.
C8:15 P.M. City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present.
3. WATER RELATED ISSUES
A. Water Allocation Regulations (File #517)
Council considered (1) giving final passage to Ordinance No. 1144 amending
the Water Allocation Regulations to bar water allocations when the city is
implementing mandatory conservation; and (2) determine that the previous
EIR adequately evaluated environmental impacts (continued from 3/3/89,
3/14/89, and 3/15/89 and 4/5/89) .
Mike Multari, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda
report with a recommendation that Council give final passage to Ordinance
No. 1144 amending the water Allocation Regulations as recommended.
After brief discussion, moved by Rappa/Dunin to give final passage to
Ordinance No. 1144 as recommended (3-2) , Councilmembers Pinard and Settle
voting no.
Moved by Pinard/Rappa (5-0) , to direct staff to draft letters for Council
review to Cal Poly and Cuesta College expressing concerns regarding
impacts that additional enrollment at the university and college has on
the city's water supply including comments made by Councilmembers this
evening. Motion carried unanimously.
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B. GROUNDWATER WELLS (File #511)
Council considered a status report on the city's groundwater wells system
by Bill Hetland, Utilities Director, and Allen Short, Water Division
Manager. Staff then presented a lengthy presentation of treatment options
to remove tetrachlorethylene from the Dalideo groundwater basin.
After discussion, it was moved by Dunin/Rappa (4-1, Councilman Settle
voting no) to adopt Resolution No. 6609 authorizing the City
Administrative Officer to enter into a contract for treatment to remove
PCE from the Dalidio groundwater basin (carbon treatment) not to exceed
$250,000. as recommended by staff.
Councilman Settle requested that staff check with State officials and
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obtain written correspondence as to acceptable levels of allowed
contaminants and make sure that there are no legal complications involved.
C. LONG TERM WATER PROJECTS (File #517)
Council considered a status report on long-term water projects.
Bill Hetland, Utilities Director, provided a slide presentation regarding
long-term water projects including financial implications and types of
projects.
Draft Council Minutes - Page 13 Tuesday, April 18,:..1989 - 7:00 p.m.
Felton Ferrini stated to the City Council he was willing to extend a
formal offer for the use of his water and would work with city staff to
enable its use.
Council quickly accepted his offer and thanked Mr. Ferrini for his
willingness to help.
10:.15 P.M. The City Council adjourned to closed session to discuss
possible litigation.
11:10 P.M. The City Council reconvened.
There being no further business to come before the City Council,
Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting.
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