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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/05/1990M M I N U T E S 1 ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1990 - 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM - CITY /COUNTY LIBRARY - PALM AND OSOS STREETS SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Vice -Mayor Jerry Reiss, Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Bill Roalman.and Mayor Ron Dunin Absent: None City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Randy Rossi, Long Range Planner; Terry Sanville, Principal Planner; Dave Romero, Public Works Director; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Mike Dolder, Fire Chief; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Ann McPike, Personnel Director; Jim Stockton, Recreation Director; Bill Hetland, Utilities Director; Allen Short, Water Division Manager; Debi Hossli, Administrative Analyst; Alison Lloyd, Administrative Analyst ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STUDY SESSION 1. MID -YEAR REPORT OVERVIEW (File No. 102) Council considered mid -year review of progress, priorities, and budget status. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, outlined the staff report with the recommendation that Council receive and file the introductory report as well as the Reportable Goals and Capital Improvement Projects Summary Reports. Ken Hamvian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, reviewed in more detail the mid -year progress priorities and budget status (File No. 102). Specific concerns raised by Councilmembers included, 1) Accelerated reporting date on revising of the business license ordinance, 2) Councilwoman Rapva wanted to see the Community Relations Program brought back sooner than its projected schedule. 2. REPORTABLE GOALS DOCUMENT (File No. 202) 1 Council reviewed the 1989 -91 Reportable Goals and Objectives. 158 City Council Minutes Page 2 Monday, March 5, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Upon general consensus (3 -2) this item was received and filed. Council requested that the reports be provided on a quarterly basis. 3. CIP STATUS REPORT (File No. 202) Council reviewed Capital Improvement Programs for 1989 -91. Upon general consensus Council directed that the Downtown Master Plan be drafted by a Citizen's Advisory Ad Hoc Committee appointed by the City Administrative Officer, suggesting that they not only draft the downtown physical plan, but include the downtown beautification with it. 4A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKPROGRAM (File No. 202) Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the Community Development Department workprogram, described the overall department workload and current staffing levels. He provided alternatives for staffing and project management and listed a group of recommendations for handling the work program at this time. Specific comments are available on tape - File 202. After discussion and upon general consensus, Council agreed to: I. Reschedule the following non - critical projects to the next budget planning period: 1. Enhanced Historic Preservation. 2. Property Maintenance Ordinance. 3. Planning Commission Use Permit requirements. 4. R -1 zone height limits. II. Change the staffing strategy for the following projects: A. Downtown Physical Plan: The CAO will appoint a Citizens Advisory Committee to spearhead the drafting of a concept plan. Planning and Administration would provide limited staff support to the committee during its initial planning efforts. The planning staff would eventually be responsible for environmental review and the plan adoption process. The existing budgeted amount of $30,000 would be reserved for possible special studies, environmental review, or other needs as they arise in the process. B. Downtown Beautification Programs: These programs would also be the design responsibility of the Downtown Citizens Advisory Committee. C. Greek Row: Cal Poly should consider fraternity and sorority housing as part of its on- campus housing studies. The City will participate in these studies through the committee process. 159 City Council Minutes Monday, March 5, 1990 - 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Page 3 D. Density Studies: Continue work at a non - critical sustained pace and retain as part of the department work program. E. Sinsheimer Park RFP Administration: RFP.and work program to be administered by the Parks and Recreation Department. F. Freeway Signing Program: Request that the League of California Cities initiate legislation supporting the City's position concerning signs in the Freeway right -of -way. T_I. Authorized the hiring of consultants to complete the following projects: A. Subdivision Regulations and Condominium Regulations (3 -2). B. Archaeological Guidelines (3 -2). IV. Authorized (3 -2) the hiring of a permanent Assistant Planner ($41,000 a year) and a contract support staff person for two years ($30,000 a year). The City Council also determined that staff Should continue to work on the Margarita - Riveria and Dalidio Specific Plans and on the Prefumo Annexation proposal consistent with current policy. Further, the Council indicated a ' general sensitivity to work load issues, and rather than establish a moratorium on new projects, concluded that this concern would be considered when additional work assignments are discussed. 3:15 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess; 3:30 p.m., City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present. 4B. UTILITIES DEPARTMENT WORKPROGRAM (File No. 202) Bill Hetland, Utilities Director, reviewed the Utilities Department workload and priorities. After brief discussion and upon general consensus Council supported the recommended actions. 3:50 p.m., Councilwoman Pinard left the meeting. 5. HID -YEAR BUDGET REPORT (File No. 202) Council considered Mid -Year Budget report. Bill Statler, Finance Director, reviewed the report with the recommendation that Council receive and file the Mid -Year Budget review for fiscal year 1989 -90, and to adopt the resolution to approve the recommended Mid -Year Budget Requests amending the 1989 -91 Financial Plan. ' After general discussion moved by Roilman /Rappa (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) the Mid -Year Budget Review was received and filed.