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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/1997CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO . TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1997 - 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present:. Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Allen Settle City Staff Present: Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Neil :.. Havlik, Natural Resources Manger; Ken Hampian, Asst. City Administrator City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue: CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS — Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8 Property: Bishops Peak Acquisition Negotiating Parties: City of San Luis Obispo: Ken Hampian; Neil Havlik Property Owner Representative: Ray Bunnell Negotiation: Whether to Acquire No action was taken, and negotiations are ongoing. At 7:00 P.M. Mayor Settle declared a recess to convene in open session in the Council Chamber, where a public report of the action taken in closed session was to be given. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 6120/97 BLG:dr 1 g6nnie L. Ga , Ci Cie MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, MAY 6,1997- 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Allen Settle City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Bonnie Gawf, City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Bill Statler, Finance Director, Ann Slate, Director of Personnel; John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey; Public Works Director, Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director; Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manager; Neil Havlik, Natural Resources Manager; Keith Opalewski, Parking Manager; Allen Hopkins, GIS Manager; Jeff Hook, Associate Planner; Wendy George, Assistant to the CAO; Al Cablay, Public Works Manager; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer; Debra Larson, Traffic Engineer. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Jorgensen announced that a closed session was held at 6:30, as follows: CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS — Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 Property: Bishops Peak Acquisition Negotiating Parties: City of San Luis Obispo: Ken Hampian, Neil Havlik Property Owner Representative: Ray Bunnell Negotiation: Whether to Acquire City Attorney Jorgense- stated that no action was taken during the closed session, and negotiations are ongoing. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Jonni Biaggini honoring May 4 -10, 1997 as Tourism Week. 1 Mayor Settle presented Major Barbara Ammann and Advisory Board Chairman Tom Stuelpnagel of the Salvation Army a proclamation declaring the week of May 12 -18, 1997 as National Salvation Army Week. Mayor Settle presented Public Works Director Mike McCluskey a proclamation declaring May 18 - 1 24 as National Public Works Week. City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, May 6,1997- 7:00 p.m. PC1. Robert Souther, 3960 S. Higuera 977, asked Council to make changes to the Mobile Home ' Rent Ordinance. PC2. Betty Henson, 1860 Thelma Drive, asked Council to consider changing the Mobile Home Rent Ordinance. Council referred the matter to staff, directing that an analysis of the issue be prepared for review. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Williams requested that Item C4 be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Moved by Romero /Smith to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of item C4, as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried (5 -0). ^ C1. MINUTES Council considered the minutes of: Tuesday, April 8, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, April 9,1997 @ 8:30 a.m.; and Tuesday, April 15,1997 at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 17,1997 at 7:00 p.m. Moved by Romero /Smith to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carried C2. FINAL MAP APPROVAL - TRACT 1750 (File No. 410) Consideration of final map approval for Tract 1750 (Unit 4) (Islay Hill); Islay Hill Investments, subdivider. Moved by Romero /Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8667 approving the final map for Tract 1750 (Unit 4); motion carried (5 -0). C3. ZONE 9 FUNDS (File No. 591) Council considered an agreement with the County Board of Supervisors for reimbursement for Creek Management Work. Moved by Romero /Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8668 approving an agreement with San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 9 and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement; motion carried (5 -0). C4. MARDI GRAS GRANT FUNDING (File No. 1051) Council considered a proposed Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC) Grant - in-Aid to Mystic Krewe of Kamival for the Mardi Gras Parade. Council Member Williams suggested that a daytime parade should be considered by the BIA and Mystic Krewe. Assistant CAO Hampian clarified that the matter is being discussed at this time. Mayor Settle opened the floor to public comment. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, May 6,1997- 7:00 p.m. Don Pementel, Co- Director of Mystic Krewe, stated that a daytime parade is not feasible because it will take from the drama of the event, and the downtown businesses do not want a daytime event. He spoke about funding issues surrounding the additional security that is needed. Diane Biddleson, Co- Director of Mystic Krewe, spoke about concerns regarding the downtown businesses if a daytime parade were held. Patty Brown, PCC Member, reaffirmed the PCC's support of Mardi Gras, stating that the grant is an appropriate use of funding. Moved by Roalman/Romero to 1) approve the PCC's recommendation to give a grant-in-aid of $4,000 to Mystic Krewe of Kamival to partially offset Mardi Gras Parade costs; and, 2) approve staffs recommendation to authorize the CAO to include language in the agreement with Mystic . Krewe of Kamival that grant funds will be released after parade planning and funding issues are resolved; motion carried (5 -0). C5. URM SEISMIC STRENGTHENING ORDINANCE (File No. 707) Council considered giving final passage to Ordinance No.1323 amending Chapter 15.04 of the Municipal Code for Building Conservation, to establish 1) levels for the seismic strengthening of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings as a condition of re- roofing; and, a deadline of 2017 to complete full strengthening of all URM buildings. Moved by Romero/Smith to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1323; motion carried (5 -0). C6. SOLID WASTE ADJUSTMENT METHODOLOGY (File No. 142) Council considered adopting Resolution No. 8669 urging the California League of Cities to support legislation amending the California Code of Regulations to allow Jurisdictions to select either a population based waste adjustment method or the current CIWMB Waste Adjustment Method. Moved by Romero /Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8669 relating to solid waste disposal methodology determination; motion carried (5 -0). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS CLR1. Council Member Romero reported on a meeting of the CIVIC citizen advisory committee. CLR2. Council Member Williams attended a special meeting of the PCC regarding a reallocation of funding, and stated that a report will come before Council in the near future. CLR7. Mayor Settle reported that he attended the Board of Supervisors' meeting this morning where the annexation of the airport area was discussed. He stated that concern was voiced by the Supervisors regarding the annexation of the airport itself. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PARKING DISTRICT - MONTEREY HEIGHTS (File No. 557) Council held a public hearing to consider a proposed residential parking permit district in the Monterey Heights area with restricted parking between the hours of 2 a.m. and 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. The proposed boundaries are as follows: Hays Street to Grand Avenue, Slack Street to Grand Avenue, Henderson Avenue from Slack Street to McCollum, Graves Avenue from Slack lkr City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, May 6, 1997- 7:00 p.m. Street to McCollum. ' Parking Manager Oaalewski presented the staff report, giving an overview of the petitioning process, stating that staff concurs with the residents and is recommending the establishment of a parking district within the original boundaries proposed by the residents. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Donley Winger, 2041 Hays St., stated that he is a resident in the area, and the parking situation has deteriorated over the years. He spoke in support of the parking district. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. Moved by Williams/Smith to 1) adopt Resolution No. 8670 establishing a residential parking permit district in the Monterey Heights area with restricted parking between the hours of 2 a.m. and 10 p.m., Monday through Friday; 2) appropriate $2,000 from the unappropriated parking fund balance for sign and pole installation and purchase of materials to implement the proposed parking district; motion carried (5 -0). 2. TRANSFER DEVELOPMENT CREDIT (File No. 462.1) To address consistency issues with the County's TDC Ordinance, staff recommended that Council continue this item to a date uncertain. Moved by SmithWiIliams to continue the item; motion carried (5-0). 1 COMMUNICATIONS Comm1. Council Member Romero reported that the Drug Task Force recently arrested several individuals in connection with the sale of drugs within the community, and he thanked the Police Department for their efforts. BUSINESS ITEMS 3. REQUEST FOR CONDUIT FINANCING (File No. 202) Council considered a request from Vista Hospital Systems for conduit financing. Finance Director Statler presented the staff report, explaining issues surrounding the bond financing. He reminded Council that the City has used conduit financing in the past, and reviewed the time frame for this request. Mayor Settle opened the Floor to public comment. Bill Storm, 3051 South Higuera, spoke in support of conduit financing for Vista Hospital, stating that a non profit organization is the best entity to run the facility. F. Scott Gross, President of Vista Hospital & Tom Berry, Financial Advisor, asked Council to authorize ' staff to move forward on the conduit financing issue. He stated that time is of the essence due to an FTC mandated time frame. Joel Diringer, 2475 Johnson, stated that whether the organization is profit or nonprofit should not be an issue. He said that the public purpose should be to provide a guaranteed access to health care for all citizens. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, May 6, 1997 - 7:00 p.m. Mr. Gross responded that Vista is a non profit organization and that status does matter in the decision. He stated that there is no need to attach a requirement to meet a charitable purpose, because the IRS has already attached the requirement. He stated that Vista does not turn down people who cannot pay. Having no further requests to speak, Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council. After discussion, moved by RomeroWilliams to direct staff to proceed with evaluating Vista Hospital Systems' request for "conduit" financing in assisting them in their purchase for French Hospital. Vice Mayor Roalman asked the motion maker to include a direction to staff to investigate the assurance that care is provided for all the community and that the money be reinvested in the community. Council Member Romero declined to include that provision in the motion and asked the Mayor to call the question. Motion carried (3 -2, Roalman, Settle opposed). Tom Bearing, Cain Brothers, spoke representing Vista Hospital, stating that the hospital needs to be turned around, and that capital expenditures will be made to build the hospital's credit back up. He clarified that it is mandated in the bond documents that the cash flow stay within the community. Council Member Romero asked that item 4 be addressed at the end of the agenda because a representative from The Parable could not be here until later, and the Council Members agreed to delay the item. 5. TRIP REDUCTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM (TRIP) (File No. 603) Council considered giving conceptual approval of a voluntary Trip Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP) for the City's workforce. Personnel Director Slate presented the staff report, giving a brief history of the development of the program. She stated that part of the recommendation is to direct staff to develop administrative guidelines for some portions of the program. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public input. Larry Allen, Air Pollution Control District, commended staff for the incentive program and spoke in favor of approval. He offered the APCD's services to help implement the program. Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council. After discussion, moved by Williams /Settle to 1) grant conceptual approval to the eight -point program recommended by the Trip Reduction Committee; 2) direct staff to prepare administrative guidelines and related performance monitoring features for the recommended activities; 3) establish an 18 -month trial period and direct staff to return with a report on the program's impacts with recommendations for modifications as needed; motion carried (5 -0). 6. GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT (File No. 461) Council considered the Annual Report on the General Plan, and the record of testimony and discussion from the Planning Commission. Community Development Director Jonas introduced Long Range Planning Manager Mandeville, who presented the staff report. He highlighted the General Plan elements which have been updated and City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, May 6,1997- 7:00 p.m. capital projects and open space acquisitions completed in the past year. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment, and having no requests to speak, returned discussion to the Council. The report was received, with no formal action taken. 4. DOWNTOWN CROSSWALKS (File No. 533) Council considered mid -block crosswalks in the Downtown area. Debra Larson, Traffic Engineer, presented the staff report, stating that Council had directed staff to review the issue over concerns caused by an accident. Mayor Settle opened the floor to public comment. Eric Emstrom, Manager of The Parable, spoke of concerns regarding the possibility of an accident occurring at the crosswalk in front of his store. Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council. Moved by Roalman /Smith to 1) retain the Marsh Street mid -block crossing at this time due to the low collision history; 2) on Marsh Street approaching the mid -block crosswalk, provide an additional six (6) meter "no parking" zone on the north side of the roadway to improve sight distance. Relocate the "pedestrian loading" zone to the far side of the marked crosswalk, replacing one (1) existing limited time metered parking space; 3) modify all downtown mid -block pedestrian crossings, where feasible, as outlined below: Install pedestrian crossing signage and 1 advance pedestrian signage at all mid -block crosswalks throughout the downtown area, provide pavement legends in advance of the mid -block crossings identifying "PED XING," and relocate refuse receptacles or other visual obstructions; motion carried (3 -2, Romero, Settle opposed). Council Member Romero stated he's not opposed to the plan, but believes a signal should be installed. STUDY SESSION 7. FLOOD MANAGEMENT PLAN - PHASE 1 REPORT (File No. 597) Council considered the Flood Management Plan, Phase One consultant's report. Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, presented the staff report. After discussion, moved by Smith/Williams receive report and conceptually endorse giving first preference to bio -engineered channels or bio technical approaches to bank stabilization; motion carried (5 -0). 8. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM UPDATE (File No. 539) Council considered the status report on GIS implementation. 1 Public Works Director McCluskev presented the staff report, giving a history of the GIS development. GIS Manager Hopkins gave a demonstration of the system and outlined ongoing modifications and enhancements of city wide applications. The report was received by Council without formal action. City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 6, 1997- 7:00 p.m. Page 7 There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting at 11:00 p.m. to Monday, May 19, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 5/20/97 BG:dr ROLL CALL: L. Gawf, MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONDAY, MAY 19,1997- 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA Council Members Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Allen Settle City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Bonnie Gawf, City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Bill . Statler, Finance Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Ann Slate, Director of Personnel; John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey; Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director; Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manager; John Mandeville, Long Range Planning Manager, Neil Havlik, Natural Resources Manager; Wendy George, Assistant to the CAO; Jane McVey, Economic Development Manager; Carolyn Dominguez, Accounting Manager; Linda Asprian, Revenue Manager. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD PC1. Mila Vuiovich- LaBarre, SLOHS, spoke about the 24 Hour Relay and thanked Council for agreeing to serve at the BBQ. She encouraged support of the event and presented mugs to the staff and Council. BUDGET WORKSHOP 1. PRELIMINARY 1997 -99 FINANCIAL PLAN Council considered the Preliminary Financial plan for 1997 -99. CAO Dunn introduced the item, making general comments regarding issues and themes of the two year financial plan. He explained that staffing levels have been maintained in order to control costs now and in the future. He reviewed how the budget corresponds to major City Council goals. Finance Director Statler gave an overview of the Financial Plan. He reviewed the capital improvement and operating budgets and expenditures by fund, as well as the revenue base. He noted that overall staffing is reduced by .8 of a position city-wide. He stated that primarily the UCSB forecast is used along with State projections to produce forecasts.