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P.C.2. Richard Loughead, the developer, said that the wall was not yet complete and would be
bermed and landscaped.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by RoalmanNVilliams to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer with the exception of C -1 and C -7; motion carried (S-0).
C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES (CONDON)
Tuesday, November 7, 1995 - 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, November 7, 1995 - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 7, 1995 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 7, 1995 - 8:45 p.m.
Tuesday, November 14, 1995 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 21, 1995 - 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Romero/Williams to waive oral reading and adopt minutes as amended; motion carried
(4-0-1, Council Member Roalman abstaining).
C -2 TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY (File No. 462)
Council considered awarding a contract for the preparation of a traffic impact study for the
Albertson's Broad Street Plaza project; the cost to be borne by the project applicant.
' Moved by RomeroWiliiams to authorize the CAO to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with
CCS Engineering and Planning for the completion of a traffic impact study; motion carried (5 -0).
C-3 COMPUTER WORKSTATION PURCHASING GUIDELINES (File No. 161)
Council considered computer workstation purchasing guidelines.
Moved by Romero/Williams to approve the use of cooperative purchasing through the State of
California for computer workstations; motion carried (5-0).
C-4 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING — OPERATIONAL AREA ORGANIZATION (File No. 714)
Council considered a Memorandum of Understanding for participation in the San Luis Obispo
Operational Area Organization.
Moved by Romero/Williams to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding with the County of San Luis Obispo for the City of San Luis Obispo to participate
in the San Luis Obispo Operational Area; motion carried (5-0).
C-0 FINAL MAP APPROVAL —TRACT 2132 (File No. 410)
Council considered final map approval for Tract No. 2132, a 474ot residential subdivision at Laurel
Lane and Southwood Drive.
Moved by RomeroWilliams to adopt Resolution No. 8472 approving the final map for Tract No.
2132; motion carried (5 -0).
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C-6 GRANT- IN-AID - COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL (File No. 1051) 1
Council considered approving a Promotional Coordinating Committee's recommendation for Grant -
in-Aid to the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council.
Moved by Romero/Williams to 1) approve the PCC's recommendation to grant the San Luis Obispo
County Arts Council up to $1,400 for scholarships it provides for nonprofit artistic and cultural
organizations to attend the Collaboration for a Better Community Forum; 2) authorize the CAD to
enter into an agreement with the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council to provide the funds on a
reimbursement basis, not to exceed $1,400; motion carried (5 -0).
C -7 UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODES (File Nos. 402 and 726)
Council considered giving final passage to ordinances adopting the 1994 Uniform Building Code,
1993 National Electrical Code, and the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code. (Continued from
11/21/95)
Moved by Romero/Williams to give final passage to Ordinance Nos. 1287 and 1288, motion carried
(4 -0-1, Council Member Roalman abstaining).
APPOINTMENTS
Al. APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR (SETTLE)
Council considered the appointment of a Vice Mayor to serve a one -year teen commencing upon
appointment
Moved by Romero/Smith to appoint Council Member Dodie Williams as Vice Mayor. Mayor Settle
presented a plaque to out -going Vice Mayor Romero acknowledging his service as Vice Mayor for
1995 (Continued from 11121195); motion carried (5-0).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
There were no Council Liaison Reports.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (File No. 462)
Council held a public hearing to consider a request for a General Plan Amendment to allow hillside
development above the development limit line under certain conditions; applicant, Cellular One (GP
105-05).
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, outlined the agenda report and reviewed the
current groundrules for hillside development
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Adrianne Pautnaud, Project Manager, Cellular One, explained the Importance of locating an antenna
on the South Street Hills site and spoke of the benefits of cellular technology, urging the Council
to approve a General Plan text amendment
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Dave Pruett. General Manager of Cellular One, responding to a question from a Council Member
regarding the number of cellular carriers who might eventually be licensed in San Luis Obispo,
assured Council that the area could only support two carriers.
Bob Neumann. Fire Chief, said other users, such as microwave stations, public utilities, AM/FM
radio sites, might find that sight very valuable. He also stated that the public service components
located on this site could feasibly co- locate with cellular service, with certain use permit
requirements.
Guy Hackman, owner and general manager of SLO Broadcasting whose radio tower is currently
located at this site, expressed concern that if his tower were to be destroyed, he would not be able
to rebuild due to the current hillside development standards which were put in place after his tower
was constructed.
Vince Crooks, local businessman and cellular user, encouraged Council to approve this use in
order to allow the community full cellular service.
Kyle Ronemus, co -owner of SLO Broadcasting, supported the General Plan amendment.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Romero/Williams to direct staff to proceed with processing of permit;
motion carried (5-0).
' 2. REZONING - 791 ORCUTT ROAD (File No. 463)
Council held a public hearing to consider a request to rezone property at 791 Orcutt Road from
Manufacturing (M) to Service - Commercial Special Consideration (C -S-S); applicant, Marilyn Stickler
(File No. R122 -95).
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report.
Mayor Settl e opened the public hearing.
Marilyn Stickler, the applicant, asked Council to approve the rezoning.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Romero/Smith to introduce ordinance to print approving a negative
declaration and rezoning the parcel; motion carried (5 -0).
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 1. Mayor Settle suggested that the City contribute a downtown bench in memory of Jeff,
Ann and Siena Fairbanks. Staff directed to proceed with arrangements. (General consensus.)
Comm. 2. Council Member Romero asked what the City could do to encourage the changes needed
to make Highway 46 safer. Staff directed to return with a report on this issue. (General
' consensus.)
Comm. 3. Mayor Settle asked Council to defer the Regular meeting of Tuesday, January 2, 1996
to Thursday, January 4, 1996 due to the New Years holiday. (General consensus.)
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Comm. 4. Council Member Smith referred to a letter regarding the speed limit at Sinsheimer
School. A staff report due to come before the Council in January will include this item.
Comm. S. Mayor Settle asked for an update on the repairs to the County Historical Museum.
Comm. 6. Mayor Settle said that he and Fire Chief Bob Neumann would be visiting the UNOCAL
site.
3. POLICY FOR PLACING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA (File No. 114)
Council considered the policy for placing items on the agenda.
After discussion, moved by Smith/Williams to delete the second sentence of Section 1.2.1 of
Council Policies and Procedures: motion carried (5-0). Moved by Roalman/Wlliams to keep the
current language with the exception of the amendment to delete the second sentence; motion
failed.
After further discussion, moved by Romero/Smith to direct staff to come back with new language
in Section 1.2.1 of Council Policies and Procedures to allow one Council Member to place an
urgency item on the agenda within 72 hours of a Council meeting; motion carried (3 -2; Council
Members Roalman and Williams voting no).
Council Member Roalman stated for the record that he felt the current policy facilitates urgent
items.
Mayor Settle called for a recess at 9:30 p.m.
Mayor Settle reconvened the meeting at 9:40 p.m.; all Council Members present
4. CITY CLERK POSITION (File No. 672)
Council considered the recommendations of the Council Subcommittee, Council Members Williams
and Smith, appointed to review the City Clerk job description and related issues necessary to
commence the City Clerk recruitment.
Council Members Williams and Smith, Subcommittee to the City Clerk Office, each reviewed their
recommendations.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Wlliams to appoint the City Administrative Officer as City
Clerk and ask the CAD to initiate for a recruitment for a replacement of the former City Clerk with
the guidelines as spelled out by the subcommittee for that job description; motion carried (3 -2;
Mayor Settle and Council Member Smith voting no).
S. CONSULTANT SELECTION (File No. 203)
Council considered awarding of contract for evaluating and selecting public safety and financial
management information systems. ,
Bill Statler, Finance Director, reviewed the selection process.
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' After discussion, moved by RoalmanlWilliams to award contract to The Warner Group for
consultant assistance in evaluating and selecting public safety and financial management
information systems in the amount of $84,700; motion carried (4-1, Mayor Settle voting No).
STUDY SESSION
6. WATER REUSE PROJECT EIR (File No. 517)
Council considered the draft Environmental Impact Report for the Water Reuse Project.
John Moss, Utilities Director, and Dave Pierce, Water Reclamation Coordinator, reviewed the
second Draft EIR for the Water Reuse Project which is ready to be released for public comment
mid-January, 1996.
Vice Mayor Romero expressed concern about the 1.7 cis discharge provision.
Report was received and filed. (General consensus)
11:30 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle
adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, December 12, 1995, at 12:00 p.m. in Council Chamber.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
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Kini Con , Acting City Clerk
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MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1995 -12:00 P.M.
CITY HALL - COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman, Vice
Mayor Dodie Williams, and Mayor Allen Settle
Absent: None
City Staff
' Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Ken Hampian, Assistant City
Administrative Officer; Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk; Mike
McCluskey, Public Works Director; Arnold Jonas, Community
Development Director; Bill Staffer, Finance Director; Allen Hopkins,
Geographic Information Systems Manager