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Home My WebLink About07/27/1987City Council Minutes Page 2 Monday, July 27. 1987 - 4:00 p.m. Dave Romero. Public Works Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council introduce an ordinance to print which would modify Underground Utility District No. 11. Boh Bover, representing PG &E, explained how PG &E allocated its cost for undergrounding of utilities which included an explanation of the 20A Rule and Rule 16. N1 avor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Rov Parsons, Higuera Street property owner. spoke in support of lindergrounding along Higuera Street., supporting the 45 fout setback on one side and 25 foot on the side across the street from him rather than changing the district boundaries and going all the way to the back of tile property line. }favor Dunin declared the public hearing closed After discussion, moved by Dovey /Dunin to introduce to print the ordinance amending the Underground Utility District as recommended by staff. Motion failed (2 -1 -2. Rappa voting no, Griffin & Settle absent). After additional discussion, moved by Dunin/Dove y (3 -0 -2, Griffin & Settle absent) to continue this item to date certain August 4, 1987. Councilwoman Rappa also requested that staff be directed to prepare a brief chronology and explanation for the establishment of an underground ordinance and what the original intent was. Mayor Dunin also requested that with regard to the Parsons' property and his easement. that staff be directed to report back on this in writing as well. 2.(7) THEATRE LOADING ZONES (File *552) Council held a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to allow loading in white zones in front of theatres at all times (continued from 7- 21 -87). Dave Romero. Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that staff introduce the ordinance to print as recommended. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against the proposed item. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Rappa/Dove y (3 -0 -2. Griffin & Settle absent), Ordinance No. 1096_ (1987 Series), was introduced to print with minor amendments as proposed by Councilwoman Rappa. 3.(3) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTRACTS (File #1055) Council considered recommendations by the Promotional Coordinating Committee to approve one year-agreements with the Chamber of Commerce to: 1) provide promotional services on' behalf of the City ($24.888); and 2) continue to operate the Visitors and Tourist Information Center (538,450.50) (continued from 7- 21 -87). Steve Henderson. Assistant to CAO. briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt the recommendation by the PCC approving resolutions and agreements with the Chamber to operate the Visitors Center and provide promotional services as recommended. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. Mary Billington, Chair of PCC, stated she was available for questions. Mayor Dunin closed the public portion. After brief discussion, moved by Dovey /Rappa (3 -0 -2, Griffin & Settle absent). Resolution Nos. 6280 & 6281 (1987 Series), were adopted approving one year agreements with the Chamber of Commerce with minor amendments as proposed. City Council Minutes P::Age 'Tonday, July 27, 1987 - 4:00 p.m. 4.(9) CHAMBER VISITORS & CONFERENCE BUREAU (File x1055! Council considered a recommendation by the Promotional Coordinating Committee to approve an agreement with the Chamber of Commerce to operate a Visitors and Conference Bureau (530.000) (continued from 7- 21 -87). Steve Henderson. Assistant to CAD, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council approve the recomendation of the PCC to adopt the resolution to approve the agreement as recommended. ' ,nyor Dunin asked for public comment. Jonni Eylar. Director SLO County Visitors & Conference Bureau, hoped that Morro Bay and Paso Robles would be supportive of the Visitors Bureau. she also gave a slide presentation on what they had accomplished during these first 6 months of the new bureau. Mayor Dunin closed the public portion. After brief discusson, moved by Dovey /Rappa (3 -0 -2. Griffin & Settle absent), Resolution No. 6282 (1987 Series), was adopted approving the agreement with the Chamber of Commerce with minor amendments as proposed. 5.(10) ADVERTISING (File *1051) Council considered a recommendation by the Promotional Coordinating Committee to approve an agreement with Sexton - Francis Associates to provide advertising services for the City ($70,000) (continued from 7- 21 -87). Steve Henderson, Assistant to CAO, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council approve the recommendation of the PCC and adopt resolution approving an agreement with Sexton - Francis Associates for advertising services as recommended. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. Rob Sexton and Sallie Francis spoke in support of the recommendation. Mayor Dunin closed the public portion. Moved by Dovey/Rappa (3 -0 -2, Griffin & Settle absent), Resolution No. 6283 (1987 Series), was adopted approving the agreement with Sexton- Francis Associates to provide advertising services with minor amendments as proposed. 6.(11) PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - CITY /COUNTY MUSEUM (File x87 -20) Council considered approving plans and specifications for the "City;County Historical Museum" improvement project, CP L24K, for handicapped access and upgrade of the electrical and heating systems; bid estimate $122.176 (continued from 7- 21 -87). Dave Romero, Public Works Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council approve the plans and speca. authorize staff to advertise for bids and direct staff to apply for. additional grant funds when available. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. ' Dan Krieger, of the Museum, spoke on behalf of the project urging Council support. Hark Hall-Patton, of the Museum, also spoke about possible expansion plans for the City /County Museum. M1Iyor Dunin urged him to work with the staff and County and report back on possible expansion plans for the Museum. City Council Minutes Page 4 Monday, July 27, 1987 - 4:00 p.m. Moved by Dovey /Rappa (3 -0 -2, Griffin & Settle absent) to approve pldns and specifications, authorize staff to advertise for bids and direct staff to apply for additional grant funds when available. 6:10 p.m. Mayor Dunin declared a recess. 6:55 p.m. City Council reconvened, Councilmembers Griffin & Settle absent. 7. WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (File #526) Council considered the draft Wastewater Management Plan. Bill Hetland. Utilities Manager, reviewed the agenda report. asking Council to review the technical information and the policy issues presented, that no formal action would be required at this time, >iiid future meetings will be scheduled for discussion. Peter Bellows, Lynn Hartford & Richard Steinquist, provided presentations for the Council. Discussion, questions and answers followed. (Please see file #526 and tapes of this meeting for a full transcript). 8. TEAM- BUILDING PROGRAM (File #684) Council considered schedule and utilization of contract with David Jones for a team - building organizational development program for City Council and Management Team. .John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, briefly reviewed the schedule and program asking Council's concurrence or suggestions. After brief discussion, conceptual approval was given of the schedule and program, in essence to hold a brief retreat or program in the fall. probably Setember 10 -12, and a more in depth study in January or February. 1988. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Pam lVoges, City C rk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 9 -1 -87 eg 1