HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/05/1995City Council Meeting
Wednesday, July 5, 1995 - 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present:
Absent:
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Council Members Bill Roalman, Kathy Smith, Dodie Williams,
Vice Mayor Dave Romero and Mayor Allen Settle
None
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City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Diane Gladwell, City
Clerk; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Jim Gardiner, Police
Chief; Ann Slate, Personnel . Director, Paul LeSage,
Recreation Director, John Moss, Utilities Director, Bob
Neumann, Fire Chief; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.I. Beverly Ensinn, 283 Chorro, opposed plans to spend $50,000 on a consultant for traffic
calming on Chorro.
P.C.2. Lesa Haynes, 808 Mission, requested modification of traffic table on Chorro and the removal
of pylons and expressed concerns about the cost of the traffic table solutions.
P.C.3. Jeff Wenner, 216 Chorro, stated traffic tables on Chorro were not severe enough to slow 1
vehicles and objected to the skateboard/rollerblade ban in the downtown area.
P.C.4. Sheldon Smith, 273 Chorro, stated the traffic table on Chorro was ineffective and ugly and
requested time with the Council to discuss the issue.
Mayor Settl suggesting discussing this item on July 25, 1995 (consensus).
P.C.5. Dr. Richard Kresia, San Luis Obispo, expressed concerns about the job description for
Natural Resources Manager and urged Council to include biological requirements.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Romero/Smith to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer with the exception of Item C-5 and Item C-8 as noted; motion carried (5-0).
C4 COUNCIL MINUTES
Council considered the minutes of:
Tuesday, April 11, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., and
Tuesday, June 6, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Romero/Smith to waive oral reading and adopt minutes; motion carried (5 -0).
C-2 SAUNAS WATER RIGHTS PERMIT MODIFICATION (File No. 1104) 1
Council considered modifying the City of San Luis Obispo's Water Rights Permit (5882) for the
Salinas Reservoir.
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Moved by Romero /Smith to approve Stipulated Agreement for Permit 5881 of the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers and Permit 5882 of the City of San Luis Obispo and authorize the Mayor to execute
the agreement; motion carried (5-0).
C-0 LOCAL AGENCY /STATE MASTER AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT (File No. 93-44)
Council considered a supplement to the local Agency /State Master Agreement for Federal Aid
projects for "Bridge Replacement Project - Santa Rosa Street at San Luis Obispo Creek,"
Specification No. 93-04.
Moved by Romero/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8434 approving Program Supplement No. 014 to
the Local Agency /State Master Agreement for Federal Aid Projects No. 05 -5016 for the Bridge
Replacement Project - Santa Rosa Street at San Luis Obispo Creek, Specification No. 93-04; motion
carried (5-0).
C-L PROPERTY ACQUISITION -.972 NIPOMO STREET (File No. 168)
Council considered the purchase of the property known as 972 Nipomo Street, APN 002 -012 -002,
from Development Services, Inc. in the amount of $225,000; funding to be provided by the parking
fund.
Moved by Romero/Smith to approve and authorize the Mayor to enter into contract A- 10 -95-CC for
the purchase of the property known as 972 Nipomo Street, APN 002 - 412 -002, with Development
Services, Inc. in an amount of $225,000, funding to be provided by the parking fund; motion carried
C-5 BIA ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT (File No. 471)
Council considered approving a contract of employment between the City and Deborah J. Holley,
Business Improvement Association (BIA) Administrator, for the period July 10, 1995 through July
10, 1996.
Council discussed the lack of benefits offered to this candidate.
Peter Terhune, President of the BIA, stated they would bring the issue to the BIA Board of
Directors.
Moved by Smith/Williams to adopt Resolution No. 8435 approving the contract of employment
between the City of San Luis Obispo and Deborah J. Hollev, BIA Administrator for the period of
July 10, 1995 through July 10, 1996 with the BIA to look at health benefits; motion carried (5 -0).
C-0 DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE ACCOUNTS (File No. 142)
Council considered authorizing the San Luis Obispo County Assessor to assess the amounts due
to San Luis Garbage Company on delinquent accounts for provision of solid waste collection and
disposal services.
Moved by Romero/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8436 authorizing the San Luis Obispo County
Assessor to assess the amounts due to San Luis Garbage Company on delinquent accounts for
provision of solid waste collection and disposal services as described within Municipal Code
Section 81.04.070 as liens against properties involved; motion carried (5-0).
C -7 ELKS LANE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (File No. L -10H)
Council considered plans and specifications for "Bridge Replacement and Street Reconstruction
Project; Elks Lane (1-401-1)," estimated to cost $696,000 including contingencies with $469,000
reimbursement available from a federal highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation grant.
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Moved by Romero/Smith to 1) approve plans and specifications for "Bridge Replacement and Street 1
Reconstruction Project: Elks Lan,e City Plan No. L -101-I"; 2) authorize staff to advertise for bids on
the construction contract; 3) authorize the CAO to award the construction contract if no additional
appropriations are needed at time of the award; and, 4) appropriate an additional $480,300 in grant
revenue and an additional $397,300 for project expense; motion carried (5-0).
C-8 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM (File No. 812)
Council considered a preschool program at the Santa Rosa Recreation Center.
Council discussed the limited hours provided by the new program and the non -profit status of the
proposed service provider.
Vicky Phillips, representing Parent Cooperative Preschool, stated they had applied for non -profit
status from the State of California.
Moved by Smith/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8437 approving the lease agreement A- 11 -95-CC
as amended to strike second "Whereas;" authorize the Mayor to sign and execute the lease on
behalf of the City of San Luis Obispo, and approve the selection of Parent Cooperative Preschool
applicant to become the new preschool provider in the Little Rec'ers Room at the Santa Rosa Street
Recreation Center with eyes on issues such as length of program and not - for - profit status; motion
carried (5-0).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
C.L.R.1. Mayor Settle expressed concerns about reduced days for rollerblading and skateboarding 1
in Santa Rosa Park; issue to come back to Council on 7119195 (consensus).
C.L.R.2. Council Member Williams reported on the Cultural Heritage Committee's progress on
archeological preservation guidelines and efforts in Chinatown.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION GRANTS4N -AID (File No. 1045)
Council held a public hearing to consider recommendations from the Human Relations Commission
(HRC) for Grants -In -Aid funding for 1995 -96.
Council Member Smith stepped down due to a potential conflict of interest
Jill Svlvian, Personnel Analyst, and Randy Baudendistel, Chair of the HRC, reviewed the process
and recommendations as follows:
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
GRANTS4N4ID FUNDING BY AGENCY
ADOPTED
REQUESTED
ADOPTED
REQUESTED RECOMMENDED
AGENCY
1993 -94
1994 -95
1994 -95
1995 -96
1995 -96
Ad Care Association
$ 2,000
$ 2,000
$ 2,000
$ 2,500
$ 2,000
Aids Support Network
1,000
6,500
1,200
4,500
1,800
ALPHA
American Red Cross
11000
2,500
1,000
2,500
1,000
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
4,200
8,000
4,200
8,000
4,200
Camp Fire Council
-0-
11000
1,000
3,000
500
1,000
-0-
3,814
-0-
Caring Callers
450
750
450
1,000
11000
450
Casa Solana
5,000
10,000
5,000
7,000
5,000
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Child Development Center
7,500
91000
7,500
9,000
7,500
Easter Seals
1,500
3,500
1,500
3,500
1,500
EOC Child Care Connection
1,000
4,000
1,000
-0-
-0-
EOC Family Planning
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
EOC Senior Health Screening
2,700
2,844
2,800
3,000
2,800
Family Services Center
4,000
6,000
4,000
6,000
4,000
Food Bank Coalition
11000
2,500
1,000
-0-
-0-
Grass Roots II
3,000
8,945
3,100
8,183
3,500
Hospice
4,200
8,000
4,200
8,000
4,200
Hotline
3,100
5,000
3,200
5,000
3,300
Life Steps
1,000
4,000
1,000
3,400
1,000
Literacy Council
1,500
6,000
1,500
6,000
1,700
Long Term Care Ombudsman
1,200
1,750
1,200
3,000
1,400
Mental Health Association
-0-
5,000
5,000
4,600
4,600
Middle House
3,100
10,000
3,200
10,000
3,500
Poly Pals
500
750
500
750
500
Rape Crisis
5,500
8,300
5,500
6,500
5,800
RSVP
600
800
500
1,000
500
Salvation Army
12,000
25,000
8,000
30,000
81000
Senior Nutrition Program
-0-
2,858
1,000
3,255
1,000
Senior Peer Counseling
1,650
1,650
1,650
2,000
1,700
SLO Legal Alternative
-0-
1,020
500
2,850
500
United Cerebral Palsy
-0-
-0-
-0-
3,941
500
Voices for Children
500
750
500
750
750
Women's Shelter
8,000
12,000
8,000
12,000
81000 .
TOTAL
884,700
$166,417
$84,700
$165,043
$84,700
Mayor Settl e declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against this item.
Mayor Settl e declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Roalman/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8438 authorizing staff to develop and execute
agreements with each Grants -In -Aid recipient as outlined above and inclusive of any modifications
made by the Council during the public hearing; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Smith not
participating).
2. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE GRANTS- IN-AID (File No. 1055)
Council held a public hearing to consider recommendations from the Promotional Coordinating
Committee (PCC) for Grants -In -Aid funding for 1995 -96.
Ken Hamaian. Assistant City Administrative Officer, and Dr. Dianne Lone, Subcommittee Chair for
the PCC, reviewed the process and recommendations as follows:
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PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE
GRANTS-IN-AID FUNDING FOR 1995496
ORGANIZATION
GRANT AMOUNT
Art Association, San Luis Obispo (SLO Art Center)
$ 4,000
Artemis, A Theatre Company
2,500
ARTematives
2,000
Friends of San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens
2,200
Business Improvement Association
4,500
Cal Poly Foundation for Cal Poly Arts
2,000
Centerpointe Theatre Group
2,000
Children's Creative Project
3,000
Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo
2,500
San Luis Obispo Community Concerts Assn.
2,000
San Luis Obispo County Arts Council
2,200
San Luis Obispo County Band
1,800
San Luis Obispo County Symphony
4,000
San Luis Obispo County Youth Symphony
2,000
Cuesta College Art Gallery
2,100
Foundation for the Performing Arts
2,150
Friendships Through Dance
1,000
Gilbert Reed Ballet
1,000
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
4,850
La Fiesta de San Luis Obispo
3,000
San Luis Obispo Little Theatre
4,000
Mission Plaza Cultural Coalition
1,200
San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival
6,000
Music and the Arts for Youth
2,000
Mystic Krewe of Kamival
5,000
Pacific Repertory Opera
2,000
San Luis Obispo Poetry/Fest/Literacy Council
1,000
San Luis Obispo Soccer Club
1,000
San Luis Obispo Vocal Arts Ensemble
2,000
Reserve (1)
5.400
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$80,400
(1) Reserve of $5,400 In 1995 -96 reflects the carry-over of the 1994 -95 reserve of $2,700 to 1995-
96.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Romero to increase the San Luis Obispo Soccer Club funding
to $2,000; motion carried (unanimous consent).
After discussion, moved by Romero/Williams to fund the $5,000 grant for Mardi Gras (Mystic Krewe
of Kamival) only after compliance with the requested Management Plan; motion carried (unanimous
consent).
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing open.
Jim Bertero . Vice President of La Fiesta, requested their grant be increased to $5,000 to provide
for the incorporation of the City's birthday.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing closed.
Patty Brown member of the PCC, stated they had increased their recommendation for La Fiesta
from $2,000 to $3,000 previously, which was their full request.
Moved by RomeroWilliams to increase the La Fiesta funding to $5,000; motion carried (3 -1 -1,
Council Member Roalman voting no, Council Member Smith not participating).
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1 Moved by Romero/Williams to adopt Resolution No. 8438 authorizing staff to develop and execute
agreements with each Grants -in -Aid recipient as outlined in Exhibit "A" as amended during this
meeting; motion tamed (4-0-1, Council Member Smith not participating).
Council Member Smith returned to the dias.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 1. Vice Mayor Romero said that the County Road Department staff no longer supported the
new Regional Transit funding formula which would be coming before the Board of Supervisors in
October. Vice Mayor Romero to represent the City Council at that meeting (general consent).
Comm. 2. Mayor Settle told Council he had looked over the County's Energy Element and
suggested that staff look at it; the element had been referred to the Community Development
Director for analysis.
Comm. 3. Council Member Roalman asked Council if they would be interested in reviewing the
Parking Fund at a future meeting. No decision was reached.
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. PUBLIC SAFETY STUDIES
John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, stated he and the Chiefs of the Police and Fire Departments
I were making these recommendations to Council; meet and confer issues would be discussed with
the employee associations after Council direction was received.
A. POLICE DEPARTMENT REVIEW (File No. 732)
Council considered a management review of the Police Department by the Commission on
Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).
Jim Gardiner, Police Chief, reviewed statistics and recommendations.
Moved by Romero/ Roalman to approve implementation of the study as recommended by
the CAO and Police Chief, including overstaffing; motion carried (5-0).
B. FIRE DEPARTMENT REVIEW (File No. 722)
Council considered a management study of the Fire Department by Hunt Research
Corporation.
Bob Neumann, Fire Chief, reviewed statistics and recommendations.
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Bob Wilkinson. representing the Firefighters Association, supported the 3 -person engine 1
company, but opposed the apprenticeship program and the civilian Fire Marshal position.
Moved by Roalman/Williams to direct staff to pursue implementation as
modified by the recommendation of staff; motion carried (5-0).
4. SALINAS RESERVOIR TRANSFER AGREEMENTS (File No. 1104)
Council considered approving the Salinas Reservoir ownership transfer agreements.
John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, reviewed efforts to communicate with the North County
agencies and the reasons the City was pursuing these agreements.
John Moss, Utilities Director, and Gary Henderson, Water Division Manager reviewed the agencies
involved with operations of the Salinas Reservoir, key areas of the Ownership Transfer Agreement,
benefits of transferring ownership and the steps for the property transfer.
Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, stated the agreements were structured to provide a clear statement
of the City's intentions to expand the reservoir, protect the City's water rights, and they did not
affect any live stream agreements.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing open.
George Highland. Mayor of Atascadero, expressed concerns about provisions in the agreements
and communications with the City.
Walt Macklin. Mayor of Paso Robles, asked Council to reconsider the adoption of the transfer
agreements, stating they were unbalanced. He expressed opposition to sections 4(a) and 5(b) in
the agreements.
Rock Zierman, staff for State Assemblyman Tom Bordonaro, expressed opposition to the expansion
of the reservoir, citing six concerns.
Steven Adamski, representing the Atascadero Mutual Water Company, objected to the timing of the
transfer agreements, and stated San Luis Obispo's water rights were open to negotiation.
Dick Montegue, North County (of San Luis Obispo), stated he was a rancher, and requested more
dialogue before proceeding with the transfer.
Glenn Priddy. Deputy County Engineer, stated they would be happy to work with San Luis Obipso
and the North County Agencies to provide for regional needs.
Mayor Settl declared the public hearing closed.
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' Council discussed the City's water rights, timing of the agreements, and previous public
statements that San Luis Obispo would proceed with the Salinas and Nacimiento projects on
parallel tracks.
Moved by Roalman/Williams to continue the item to 8115195; motion carried (5 -0).
9:30 PM Mayor Settle declared a recess.
9:40 PM Council reconvened, all Council Members present.
S. STATE WATER PROJECT EASEMENTS (File No. 1124)
Council considered a request by the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) necessary for
the Coastal Branch of the State Water Project.
Gary Henderson, Water Division Manager, reviewed the State's request.
Phil Ashley. 1586 La Cita Court, stated that Canyons and Streams Alliance (CASA) had filed a
lawsuit because the State was not complying with the Environment Impact Report (EIR)
requirements, and asked that the Council delay approving the easements.
David Sandino. State Counsel, stated the court date was scheduled for September, and the State
was complying with the EIR requirements.
Gary Rupe rt. author of the EIR, explained impacts to Reservoir Canyon from the construction of
the State Water pipeline.
Moved by Romero/Williams to 1) adopt Resolution No. 8440 granting a permanent pipeline and
access road easement on City property located on Fox Hollow Road near the base of Cuesta Grade
(Police Firing Range) and 2) adopt Resolution No. 8441 granting a permanent access road easement
using an existing roadway which crosses City property located on Stenner Creek Road; motion
carried (3 -2, Settle and Roalman voting no.)
6. RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (File No. 155)
Council considered adopting a Records Management Program and Manual
Diane Gladwell, City Clerk reviewed the program and policies outlined in the Manual.
Council discussed alternative two; it was not recommended because of the decentralized stricture
of the organization.
Moved by RoalmantRomero to adopt Records Management Program and manual for the City of San
Luis Obispo; motion carried (5-0).
11:57 P.M. there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned
the meeting to Wednesday, July 19, 1995 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Hearing Room
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