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M I N U T E S
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WEDNESDAY, .APRIL 4, 1990 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA Draft Minutes
to be approved
ROTI' CALLto
Council
`Meee ing
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Councilmembers Of ti.- `�n.
Present: Vice-Mayor Jerry Reiss, Councilmembers Penny Rappa, Bill
Roalman and Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: Councilmember Peg Pinard
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community
Development Director; Dave Romero, Public Works Director;
Ren Hampiaa, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Jim
Gardiner, Police Chief; Bill Statler, Director of Finance;
Jim Stockton, Director of Recreation; Harry Watson, Transit
Manager; Dave Elliott, Administrative Analyst
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��, PUBLIC COMMENT
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P.C.I. Gary Kunkel submitted Notice of Intent to circulate a petition
entitled Water Initiative, and asked the Council to provide additional water
supplies in any way possible.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Raooa/Roalman (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) the Consent
Calendar was unanimously approved as recommended by the City Administrative
Officer, with amendments to C-11 and C-15 as noted.
C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES
The following minutes were approved (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) as
amended:
Monday, March 5, 1990 at 12:00 p.m.; and
Tuesday, March 6, 1990 at 7:00 p.m.
C-2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES
Contract pay estimates and change orders approved (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard
absent) and ordered paid as recommended.
C-3 TRAFFIC WORK ORDERS
Council considered traffic work orders for the period January 1, 1990 through
March 31, 1990 (available in Council Office for inspection) .
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City Council Minutes Page 2
Wednesday, April 4, 1990 - 7:00 p.m.
Resolution N0.6786 (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) adopted approving
traffic work orders forth recommended.
C-4 PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT (CP Nos. N-30P, N-23P, N-24P and N-26P, File 89-05)
Council considered payment adjustment for liquidated damages in "Water Main
Reconstruction Project", John Madonna Construction Company, contractor.
Payment adjustment on liquidated damages in the amount of $6,500 approved
(4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) as recommended.
C-5 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (CP No. P-04A)
Council considered plans and specifications for "Street Reconstruction and
Resurfacing Project, Various Locations", City Plan No. P-04A.
Resolution No.. 6787 adopted (4-0-.1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) approving
plans and specifications authorized staff to advertise for bids and CAO to
award contract as recommended (A24-90-CCN) .
C-6 ROCKVIEW LIFT STATION REPAIR (CP No. P-41R)
Council considered plans and specificat}ons ,for._"Rockvieit;LiSl�3Statioh Repair'
Project", City. Plan No. P-41R.
Resolution No. 6788 adopted (4-0-1, Councilwoman Piaard absent) approving
plans and specifications, CAO authorized to award contract, and staff
authorized to advertise for bids as recommended.
C-7 TRAILER MOUNTED RESTROOM FACILITIES (A08-90-CCN, File 90-07)
Council considered purchasing two trailer mounted restroom facilities for use
at Mission Plaza from WMI Services in the amount of $36,922.87.
Purchase of trailer mounted restroom facilities approved (4-0-1, Councilwoman
Pinard absent) and authorized Mayor to sign contract documents as recommended
(AOS-90-CCN) .
C-8 PARKING REVENUES (File No. 554)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending Section
10.64.040 of thg Municipal Code to allow 100% of parking fines and forfeitures
paid to the City to be deposited into the Parking Fund, effective July 1,
1990.
Ordinance No. 1165 given final passage (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent)
amending Section 10.64.040 of the Municipal Code to allow 1008 of parking
fines and forfeitures paid to the City to be deposited into the Parking Fund,
effective July 1, 1990, as recommended.
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• Wednesday, April 4, 1990 - 7:00 p.m.
C-9 FINAL MAP APPROVAL (File No. 410)
Council considered final map approval for Tract No. 1261, a 7-lot residential
subdivision at 133 Rosita Street; Brown Family Estate Trust, subdividers.
Resolution No.. 6789 adopted (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) approving the
final map for Tract 1261 as recommended.
C-10 BUILDING STANDARDS
Council considered supporting Senate Bill 1830 and Assembly Bill 2666 assuring
local control over building standards.
Resolution No. 6790 adopted (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) supporting
legislation assuring city's local control over building standards as
recommended.
C-11 BIA ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT (File No. 471) a '•
Council considered the contract employment agreement between the City and
Rhonda Caywood to perform the functions of SIA Administrator for the period
April 5, 1990 through April 5, 1991.
Upon general consensus (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) , this item was
continued at the request of the candidate.
C-12 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (File No. 463)
Council considered participation in a Joint Powers agreement with the .County
and seven cities to update the General Plan Noise Element.
Resolution No. 6785 adopted (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) authorizing
Mayor to execute a Joint Powers Agreement (A23-90-CC)- with. the County and
seven cities for the preparation of a* City Noise Element Update as
recommended.
C-13 SECOND RESPONSE COST RECOVERY (File No. 702)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance implementing a cost
recovery program for second responses of police personnel to noise
disturbances.
Ordinance No. 1163 given final passage (4-0=1, Councilwoman Pinard absent)
implementing a cost recovery program for second responses of police personnel
to noise disturbances as recommended.
C-14 FREE TRANSIT DAY
Council considered designating April 17, 1990 as "Free Transit Day" as a part
of the City•s contribution to and recognition of Earth Week.
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City Council Minutes Page 4
Wednesday, April 4, 1990 - 7:00 p.m.
Resolution No. 6791 adopted (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) designating
April 17, 1990 as "Free Transit Day" as recommended.
C-15 MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (File No. 124)
Council considered appointments to the Mass Transportation Committee for terms
commencing April 1, 1990.
Moved by Raw /Roalman (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) Kenneth McKracken
and Karl Hovanitz reappointed to three-year terms expiring 3/31/93.
C-16 PERFORMINO. ARTS STEERING COMMITTEE (File No. 854)
Council considered appointing a Councilmember As representative to Ad Hoa
Steering Committee for the planning of the Performing Arts Center Facility at
Cal Poly.
Councilmember Bill Roalman appointed as representative to the Performing Arts
Center Steering Committee as recommended.
C-17 ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES (File No. 451)
Council considered authorizing the negotiation of a consultant services
agreement the completion of an archaeological, resources inventory within the
city and urban reserve. �J
1) Community Development Director authorized to negotiate a services agreement
with Betsey Bertrando (A26-90-CCN) and 2) CAO authorized to execute agreement
not to exceed $14,000 as recommended (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) ..
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COUNCIL LIAISON
------------COUNCIL -LIAISON REPORTS
c Oral reports were received from Councilwoman Rappa on the task force on Solid
Waste, thl California Men's Colony, and Child Care. (please see Council agenda
tape dated April 4, 1990 for specific comments) .
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PUBLIC. HEARINGS
1. GARBAGE RATE INCREASE (File No. 142)
Council considered a request by San Luis Garbage Company for a six-percent
rate adjustment-(to become effective the first billing period after April 4,
1990) due to an increase in tipping fees at the Cold Canyon. Landfill.
Dave Elliott, Administrative Analyst, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council adopt the requested increase for garbage service
rates by six percent effective 4/4/90. This would increase thesingle family
residential rate from $7.65 to $8.10 per month. He stated that the Garbage
Company has also submitted scheduled requests for rate adjustments on 7/1/90
and 7/1/91. Staff would be presenting these recommendations in May of 1990.
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Wednesday, April 4, 1990 - 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
LaVerne Schneider spoke against the increase. She reviewed the history of
rates over the last tea years and according to her figures the increases would
not be justified at this time.
After discussion; moved by Ravua/Reiss (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) to
adopt Resolution No. 6792 increasing garbage service rates by six percent
effective with the first billing period after 4/4/90 as recommended in the
staff report.
Upon general consensus, staff was directed to report back in May regarding
transferring billing to San Luis Garbage Company; review the equity between
multi-user rates vs. residential; cumulative amount increased rates due to
tipping fees and recycling requirements; and imposing fines for residents
using commercial dumpsters.
Please note: Items #2 and #3 were taken out of order at the meeting.
3. RECREATION CENTER REHABILITATION (File No. 814)
Council considered a report on alternatives for the rehabilitation of the
Recreation Center.
Jim Stockton, Recreation Director, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council authorize staff to proceed on the comprehensive
rehabilitation of the SLO Recreation Center at an estimated cost of $973,900,
with the firm. of Architects West and Doubledee. He stated that grant funding
in the amount of $296,000 had been awarded from the State of California for
the project. The 1987-89 Financial Plan designates $373,000 for the
construction phase, with $257,000 from grant sources and the balance from
park-in-lieu fees.
Mr. Doubledee, the architect, reviewed the project indicating that the
recreation center was in a state of failing condition and listed a variety of
deficiencies with the facility as it currently exists; extensive asbestos,
heating and plumbing, antiquated electrical systems, inadequate sewer,
plumbing and handicap access, failing weatherproofing system including a
leaking roof, doors, windows and exterior surfaces and inadequate fire
suppression system.
Councilwoman RaMa agreed that the building was is total disrepair and'
something needed to be done soon to provide more adeqduate facilities. She
recommended that staff look at the Veteran's Memorial Building as a possible
investment of purchase from the County ($1.00) for this purpose.
Mayor Duni a stated he could be supportive of both the Vet's Building and
rehabilitation of the Recreation Center.
Councilman Roalman was very supportive of the staff's recommendation.
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Wednesday, April 4, 1990 - 7:00 p.m.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Reiss (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent)
that staff be authorized to proceed on the rehabilitation of the Recreation
Center at an estimated cost of $973,900 using the combined park-in-lieu and
debt financing alternatives for funding.
Moved by Rappa/Roalman (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) that staff be
directed to come back with a request for proposal for the Community/Senior
Center Rehabilitation at the next available meeting.
upon general consensus, staff was directed to come back with a review of using
the Veteran's Memorial Building as an alternative.
8:25 p.m., Councilwoman Pinard arrived at the meeting.
2. MONTEREY STREET TROLLEY (File No. 540)
Council considered a proposal from Noland's Carriage for a horse-drawn trolley
service submitted for the pilot Monterey Street Trolley program (continued
from 10/17/89 and 1/16/90) .
Ken Hamvian, Assistant City Administrative Officers briefly reviewed the
agenda report with the .following recommendations:
1) reject the single proposal. submitted for the pilot Monterey Street Trolley
program, 2) direct staff to pursue the development of a broader, motor-driven
downtown trolley program, to be tested on a pilot basis as soon as equipment
can be leased and agreement reached with a vendor; and 3) consistent with the
recommendation of the Mass Transportation Advisory Committee., direct staff, to
incorporate the evaluation/development of an ongoing downtown shuttle program
as a part of the preparation of the -Short Range Transit Plan for SLO Transit,
FY 1991-1996"..
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Joe Risser, Mass Transportation Committee, stated he was available for
questions.
Chad Noland spoke in support of his proposal for providing a horse-drawn
trolley service.
Brett Cross stated he was opposed to the program and felt it was too much
money for a relatively non-used form of .transportation.
.Sob Davis, 2015 Monterey Street, spoke in support of the concept, explained
that the Apple Farm had three similar types of shuttles, and reviewed some of
the problems connected with trying to run a City-wide trolley program.
Harry Watson, Transit Manager, reviewed in more detail some of the other
alternatives proposed.
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After discussion, moved by Roalman/Rappa (4-1, Councilwoman Pinard voting no)
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Wednesday, April 4, 1990 - 7:00 p.m.
to reject the single proposal submitted for the Pilot Monterey Street Trolley
program.
Moved by Raopa/Reiss (5-0) that staff be authorized to pursue the development
of a broader motor driven downtown trolley program to be tested on a pilot
basis as soon as equipment could be'leased, and agreement reached with the
vendor.
Moved by Raova/Roalman (5-0) that consistent with the recommendation of the
Mass Transportation Committee that staff be directed to incorporate the
evaluation/development of an ongoing downtown shuttle program as part of the
preparation of the short range transit plan for SLO Transit fiscal year 1991-
1996 as recommended.
9:15 p.m. , Mayor Dunin declared a recess; 9:30 p.m., City Council reconvened,
all Council-ambers present.
4. CIVIC CENTER IMPROVEMENTS (File No. 191)
Council considered an agreement for architectural services and establishing
the next phase of project design for Civic Center Improvements.
Dave Elliott, Administrative Analyst and project manager, reviewed the agenda
report with the following recommendations:
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1) Approve the preliminary programming work presented in the City of San Luis
Obispo Civic Center Improvement Project Architectural Program - 2/1990;
2) Direct staff and the project architect to follow the consensus of Council
direction for conceptual design as outlined in the staff report;
3) Review the summary of comments expressed by the City Council, Planning
Commission, and Architectural Review Commission at their Joint Study Session
on 2/21/90;
4) Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the City's
Architectural Services Agreement with Grant Pedersen Phillips Architects,
which outlines the scope of work and fees for conceptual design and a Civic
Center Master Plan; and,
5) Direct staff to include in the short range transit plan for SLO Transit,
an evaluation of downtown sites suitable for the Transit Transfer Center.
Fred Sweeney, project architect, made a presentation.
After discussion, moved by Ravoa/Roalman (5-0) to approve the amendment to the
agreement with Grant Pedersen Phillips Architects for architectural services
be approved outlining the scope of work and fees for conceptual design and a
Civic Center Master Plan as recommended.
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City Council Minutes Page 8
Wednesday, April 4, 1990 - 7:00 p.m.
Council also requested staff make a presentation to the Board of Supervisors
explaining the Civic Center Improvements.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm.l. At the request of Councilwoman Randa, Council supported the
appointment of Wesley Chesbro to the Integrated Waste Management Board and
directed staff to write a letter in support of this appointment.
Comm. 2. Staff was directed to .follow-up on a proposed BRC vacancy.
Comm. 3. Upon general consensus, Council agreed to hold a Closed Session at
6:30 p.m. , on Tuesday, April 17, 1990.
9:55 ,p.m. , Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Closed Session to discuss:
1) Real Property negotiations at 679 Monterey Street, Miller and Walter,
Attorneys at Law.
11:15 p.m., there being no further business to come before the City Council,
Mavor..Dunin adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, April 17, 1990 at 6:30 p.m.
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APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
PV:nlo Pam Voges, City Clerk