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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2002 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Christine Mulholland, Ken Schwartz, and Mayor
Allen K. Settle
Absent: Vice Mayor Jan Howell Marx and Council Member John Ewan
City Staff:
Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Lee Price, City Clerk; Wendy George, Assistant City
Administrative Officer; John Mandeville, Community Development
Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Ann Slate, Human Resources
Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Wolfgang Knabe, Fire Chief;
John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey, Public Works
Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director; Betsy
DeJarnette, Assistant to the City Administrative Officer
Mayor Settle presented a proclamation for Fuel Cell Energy Independence Day, September 5,
2002 to John Clinard, Manager for Western Regional Public Affairs Division of Ford Motor
Company.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — 6:45 P.M.
Existing Litigation, John Danner v. City of San Luis Obispo
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9
City Attorney Jorgensen announced that the Council authorized settlement.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Gary Fowler, 777 Mill St., extended appreciation to the Public Works Department for
replacement of missing street signs and other corrective matters.
Residents Pamela Werth, Joyce Woodruff, Willow "Walking Turtle" Kelly and Michele Hicks
expressed concerns about pedestrian safety in the Orcutt Area. City Administrative Officer
Hampian reported that the Council will receive the Annual Traffic Safety Report in a study
session on 9110102 at noon. He invited members of the community to come to the study
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session, which will examine problems and solutions for intersections throughout the
community. I
Mary Beth Schroeder complained about neighbors making noise, and voiced concern about
the shortage of homes appropriate for families and seniors.
Joshua Steinharts shared a vision for the closure of Garden Street Plaza and summarized the
merits of the concept. Council Member Mulholland reported that the Cultural Heritage
Committee will meet soon to discuss the "Garden Street Makeover" and invited him to
participate. City Administrative Officer Hampian added that the Garden Street Makeover is a
Council goal and it will eventually come to Council for final action.
Sifu Kelvin Harrison reiterated claims of harrassment.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Mulholland to approve the consent agenda as
recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried 3:0.
C1. MINUTES OF TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2002.
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Mulholland to waive oral reading and approve as
presented; motion carried 3:0.
C2. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE VOTING
DELEGATEIALTERNATE.
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Mulholland to designate Mayor Settle as the voting
delegate and Vice Mayor Marx as the voting alternate to the League of California
Cities Annual Conference; motion carried 3:0.
C3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AMENDMENT.
ACTION: Moved by SchwartzlMulholland to reduce Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funding for the Oceanaire - Huasna neighborhood improvements by
$14,869; motion carried 3:0.
C4. SOUTH OCEANAIRE NEIGHBORHOOD CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY AND STREET
REPAIR, SPECIFICATION NO. 90322.
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Mulholland to: 1) approve plans and specifications for
"South Oceanaire Neighborhood Curb, Gutter, Driveway, and Street Repair "; 2)
authorize staff to advertise for bids; 3) authorize the City Administrative Officer to
award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of
$800,000; motion carried 3:0.
C5. TIME EXTENSION FOR FILING THE FINAL MAP FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO. 2366 (TR 225 -99). A 13 -LOT SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
AT 936 FULLER ROAD: STONE CREEK DEVELOPMENT, APPLICANT.
ACTION: Moved by SchwarbJMulholland to adopt Resolution No. 9351 (2002 Series)
approving the requested one -year time extension to file the final map for Vesting
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Tentative Tract Map No. 2366 (City File No. TR 225 -99), based on the findings and
subject to all of the original conditions and mitigation measures associated with the
tentative map approval; motion carried 3:0.
C6. TIME EXTENSION FOR FILING THE FINAL MAP FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO. 2372 (TR 226 -99). A 13 -LOT SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
AT 906 CALLE DEL CAMINOS; DIANE AND MICHAEL BERGANTZ, APPLICANTS.
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Mulholland to adopt Resolution No. 9352 (2002 Series)
approving the requested one -year time extension to file the final map for Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 2372 (City File No. TR 226 -99), based on the findings and
subject to all of the original conditions and mitigation measures associated with the
tentative map approval; motion carried 3:0.
C7. MODIFY SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYEES TO PROVIDE
A 2.7% AT 55 RETIREMENT FORMULA.
ACTION: Moved by SchwartztMulholland to adopt Resolution No. 9353, 9354, 9355,
9356 (2002 Series) with the various City employee groups to provide the 2.7% at 55
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) formula for miscellaneous employees:
1) approving an addendum to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the San
Luis Obispo City Employees Association (SLOCEA); 2) approving an addendum to
the MOA with the San Luis Obispo Police Officers' Association (POA); 3) revising
the management pay for performance system for appointed officials, department
heads and other management personnel; 4) adjusting the compensation for the
City's confidential employees for the period of July 1, 2002 through December 31,
2003; motion carried 3:0.
C8. WHEEL LOADER REPLACEMENT, SPECIFICATION NO. 90343.
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Mulholland to approve a cooperative procurement via
purchase order to Quinn Company in the amount of $98,723.63 for one wheel
loader; motion carried 3:0.
C9. CONSULTANT CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR THE MARSH STREET GARAGE
EXPANSION PROJECT.
ACTION: Moved by SchwartzlMulholland to approve contract amendments for
additional materials testing to EarthSystems Pacific ($13,500) and additional
archeological services to Applied EarthWorks ($37,500) and authorize the Mayor to
award the contract amendments; motion carried 3:0.
C10. PALM STREET GARAGE PAINT PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 99858.
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Mulholland to: 1) approve specifications for Palm
Street Garage Paint Project, Specification No. 99858; 2) authorize staff to advertise
for bids; 3) authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract to the
lowest responsible bidder within the engineer's estimate of $70,000; motion carried
3:0.
C11, FINAL MAP APPROVAL FOR TRACT 2402, A ONE- LOT, EIGHTEEN UNIT COMMON
INTEREST (CONDOMINIUM) SUBDIVISION AT 3051 AUGUSTA STREET (AUGUSTA .
STREET PARTNERS, SUBDIVIDER); GRANT AN EASEMENT FOR PRIVATE
SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES BY THE CITY.
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ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Mulholland to adopt Resolution No. 9357 (2002 Series)
approving the final map for Tract 2402 and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
subdivision agreement and deed of easement for a private sewer across City
property; motion carried 3:0.
C12. SINSHEIMER PARK PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS. SPECIFICATION NO..9969913.
ACTION: Moved by SchwartzlMulholland to: 1) authorize an additional $17,757 from
the Sinsheimer Park Master Plan Capital Improvement Project; 2) approve the award
and execute a contract with International Pavement Solutions for the Sinsheimer
Park Parking Lot Improvements, Specification No. 9969913; motion carried 3:0.
C13. CREEK AND FLOOD PROTECTION BUDGET REVISIONS.
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Mulholland to approve budget revisions relating to the
projected loss of $285,800 in creek and flood protection fee revenues in 2002 -03;
motion carried 3:0.
C14. PREFUMO CREEK SILT REMOVAL, SPECIFICATION NO. 90327.
Public Comment:
Brett Cross, 1217 Mariner's Cove, spoke suggested the consideration of a more extensive
project than recommended by staff to provide greater results for a longer period of time. He
proposed that the Council conduct a study session to explore options available to address
the issue of siltation.
— end of public comment —
Council Member Mulholland shared concern that silt and spoils removed may be dumped
illegally and asked staff to monitor the contract closely to ensure legal disposal.
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Mulholland to: 1) approve plans and specifications for
"Prefumo Creek Silt Removal, Specification No. 90327 "; 2) authorize staff to
advertise for bids; 3) authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the
construction contract if the accepted bid is within the budget of $70,000; motion
carried 3:0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ORDINANCE PROVIDING 2.7% AT 55 RETIREMENT FORMULA FOR
MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYEES.
Risk Manager Jenny presented the staff report and responded to brief questions from the
Council. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. There was no public comment. Mayor
Settle closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Schwartz to introduce Ordinance No. 1421 (2002
Series ) approving an amendment to the contract between the Board of
Administration of Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the City of San
Luis Obispo to provide 2.7 °/a at 55 retirement formula for miscellaneous members of
the retirement system; motion carried 3:0.
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2. ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND
CREATING A PARKING IN LIEU FEE ZONE IN THE DOWNTOWN (OTHER/ER 22 -02).
Deputy Director of Community Development Whisenand, Deputy Director of Public Works
Bochum, and Associate Planner Corey presented the staff report.
Council Member Mulholland mentioned she would not support the recommendation because
she objects to the boundary based theory and is concerned that new development will be
encouraged, which will exacerbate the parking deficit. CAO Hampian recommended that the
Council continue this matter until the 9/3102 evening session, when all members of Council
will be present. Council Member Schwartz asked how many members of the audience were
present to speak on this issue. There were three individuals and all were willing to come to
testify at the next meeting.
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ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to continue the public hearing to September 3,
2002; motion passed 3:0.
Associate Planner Hook presented the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Mary Beth Schroder, 2085 Wilding Lane, spoke against mixed use zones.
Tom Swem and Deborah Holley, Downtown Association
Patricia Wilmore, San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce
Steve Delmartini, 962 Mill Street
Dave Romero, 2057 Skylark Lane
George Movian, Housing Authority
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
Council Member Schwartz urged staff to include in the Housing Element Update
components that will protect historical uses and encourage more housing in the downtown,
rather than just looking at ways to preserve housing.
ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Settle to defer action on the amendments and consider
Downtown Housing Conversions in the context of the Housing Element Update;
motion passed 3:0.
The Mayor called a break at 8:28 p.m. Meeting was resumed at 9:33 p.m.
4. REQUEST TO ACCOMMODATE PROPOS
SOUTH AREA (DEVAUL RANCH SOUTH I
RESIDENTIAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT.
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Associate Planner Matteson presented the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Roger Tompkins, RW. Hertel & Sons and. representing the applicant, indicated agreement
with the staff recommendation.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved by SchwartzlMulholland to adopt Resolution No. 9358 (2002 Series)
amending the Residential Growth Management phasing schedule, to allow an
additional 16 dwellings in the Irish Hills South area during the current interval, by
updating the total number of dwellings allowed and by shitting 11 dwellings from
the Margarita Area; motion carried 3:0.
BUSINESS ITEM
5. DAMON- GARCIA SPORTS FIELDS DONATION PROGRAM.
Parks and Recreation Director LeSage presented the staff report. There were no public
comments.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Schwartz to authorize staff to pursue field- naming
opportunities in exchange for significant financial contributions to the construction
of the Damon - Garcia Sports Fields; motion carried 3:0.
COMMUNICATIONS t
Council Member Mulholland mentioned a letter the Council received from Rochelle Becker
requesting the Council support full hearings by the National Regulatory Commission on all
contentions filed by SLO community intervenors in the matter of the Diablo Canyon Power
Plant (see correspondence on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Unfortunately the deadline
for comments has come and gone.
Council Member Mulholland referenced a recommendation by the Downtown Association
set forth in a memorandum to the Council dated 8119/02 regarding Old Town Parking
Districts (see memo on file in the Office of the City Clerk). The Council agreed with the
Downtown Association's recommendation that the City begin conducting district surveying
at least six months after the opening of the Marsh Street expansion in order to establish a
more valid "baseline" of parking impact and provided direction to staff accordingly.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Council Member Mulholland reported on the July 22, 2002 Cultural Heritage Committee
meeting.
Council Member Mulholland reported on the July 26, 2002 California Men's Colony Advisory
Committee meeting. 0
Council Member Mulholland reported on the progress of the ad hoc Mardi Gras committee.
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Council Member Mulholland reported on the Mass Transportation Committee Special Meeting
held on August 20, 2002.
Mayor Settle provided a legislative update of the Housing, Community, and Economic
Development Policy committee of the LLC that met August 16, 2002.
Council Member Schwartz reported on the meeting of the San Luis Obispo Council of
Govemments/San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (report on file in the Office of the
City Clerk).
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adj rn the
meeting at 9:12 p.m. to Tuesday, September 3, 2002, at 4:00 p.m. ' t e Council C ambe 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 9/3/2002
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Lee Price,
City Clerk