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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY,APRIL 8,1991
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM-CITY HALL-990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA Drefr N11rulles
do be approved
ROLL CALL at Counc;l Meeting
Councilmembers of
Present Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman,Councilmembers Peg Pinard,Penny Rappa,Jerry Reiss and
Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent None
Members of Downtown Physical Plan Committee
Present Charles Crotser,Rod Levin,Andrew Merriam,Pierre Radema er,and Ben Schwartz
County Representatives
Present David Blakely,Chairman,Board of Supervisors;Bud Laurent,Board of Supervisors;
Duane Leib, Director of General Services
City Staff
Present John Dunn, City Administrative Offices, Ben Hampian, Assistant Administrative
Officer,Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk;Wayne Peterson, City
Engineer, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Dave Romero, Public
Works Director, Fred Sweeney,City's Architect; Carol Hoon, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
STUDY SESSION
1. DOWNTOWN PHYSICAL CONCEPT PLAN DESIGN (File No. )
Council considered a presentation from the Downtown Physical Concept Pian Design Committee concerning
1) Progress to date on the Downtown Physical Concept Plan; and 2) Ideas concerning possible downtown
locations for meeting County government space needs.
Mike Multari,representing the Design Review Committee,reviewed the options for County olLce expansion in
the downtown with the following recommendations in order of highest priority: 1) Expansion to County-
owned property on Monterey Street across from the Government Center, 2) Expansion in conjunction with
seismic rehabilitation of the Old Court House;3) The"Sperry Building"site;and 4) The"Mitsubishi Motors"
site (including the comer gas station).
David Blakely.Chairman, County Board of Supervisors, questioned how the proposed plan would handle the
height exception.
Mike Multari responded that the plan would require a planned development.
David Blakely.County Board of Supervisors,was encouraged by the work done by the committee and felt it was
an asset to the County to have the information. Because of time constraints,the County would like to begin
the project as quickly as possible. He stated that the County has a committnunt to a tra9fc mitigation
program-
Councilwoman
unCouncilwoman Pinard expressed concern for the county-wide problem of air pollution and felt this was a main
reason to consolidate the County offices. She viewed this as a cost benefit to future generations.
Councilwoman Rauna supported the idea of a public space in front of the County building on Monterey Street.
David Blakely.County Board of Supervisors,questioned if the City would have objections to the County moving
to a new location while the project was being completed.
Mayor Dunin expressed concern for the protection of the neighborhood that the County would temporarily
occupy.
Mike Multarirepresenting the Design Committee, reviewed the overall physical plan for downtown. He
stressed parking needs and felt the core should have a pedestrian orientation.
Councilwoman Pinard expressed concern for creating a hard edge around the downtown and felt the overhead
bridges contributed to this hard edge.
Fred Sweeney.City architect,reviewed the site plan of the City Hall area and surrounding blocks.
Councilwoman Raoua expressed concern for first putting thoughts into a non-automobile program and then
providing the parking.
There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting at 6.00
p.m.to the next regular meeting of Tuesday,April 16,1991.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
ch Pam Voges,City Clerk
By: Carol Hoon, Recording Secretary
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,APRIL 169 1991 -7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS-CITY HALL-990 PALM STREET raft M::nu`as
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA
.o be cpprcved
ROLL CALL ah Council Meeting
Councilmembers of S— L 1 — V
Present: Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman,Councilmembers Peg Pinard,Penny Rappa,Jerry Reiss and
Mayor Ron Dann
Absent None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Sen Hampian, Assistant Administrative
Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Sim Condon, Assistant City Clerk; Arnold
Jonas, Community Development Director, Bill Staffer, Finance Director, Bob
Neumann, Acting Fire Chie4 Bill Heffand, Utilities Director, Sen Weathers, Water
Division Manager, Keith Opalewski, Parking Coordinator, Carol Hoon, Recording
Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT
P.C.I. Deanna Constable,P.O.Box 12204,expressed distress over a Yellow Ribbon Fourth of July. She felt it
connoted a pro-war attitude.
P.C.2. Brian Jacob. 480 N. Chorro #12, invited the community to an event scheduled for April 19-20. Poly
Agriview is an event stressing the quality of education, rather than the quantity of people in attendance.
Invitations were issued and the program is scheduled to end at 3:00 p.m.each day.
P.C3. Gail Gilman,750 Osos Street,was opposed to a Yellow Ribbon Fourth of July.
P.CA. Brad Goans. P.O. Box 13035,felt the war itself was illegal and could not support the celebration.
P.C.S. Gary Fowler.777 Mill Street, expressed concern for the ECOSLO center on Prado Rd. regarding the
cleanliness of the operation and the bins being lett in the public right of way. He also was concerned about the
S.L.O. train center. He stated that the city signs were broken and that there was a trash problem in the
parking lot.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Pinard/Roalman (5-0) to approve the consent agenda with the exception of C-3, C-0, C-8, C-9,and
C-12 as noted.
C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES �Q��;_; yV / wt% 1
The minutes of Tuesday, March 5, 1991 at 7:00 pm.were approved (5-0) as amended. v°D
C-2 TRAFFIC WORK ORDERS
Moved by Pinard/Roalman to adopt(5-0) Resolution No.6956 approving traffic work orders as recommended.
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C-3 PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN (File No.554)
Council considered modifying the provision for the establishment of 10-hour panting meter permits to include
an option to offer a reduced rate of$5.00 per month for qualified residents with 10-hour meters in front of their
homes.
Councilwoman Pinard felt the residents should be charged the same as those residents in the permit district
adjacent to Cal Poly.
Mayor Dunin agreed and felt it was unfair to charge the residents for the land which they are already paying
taxes on.
Moved by Pinard/Reiss to adopt Resolution No. 6957 (4-1, Councilman Roalman voting no) to modify the
provision for the establishment of 10-hour parking meter permits to include an option to offer a reduced rate
of$5.00 per year for qualified residents with 10-hour meters in front of their residences.
C4 WATER MAIN RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (File No.)
Council considered plans and specifications for "Water Main Reconstruction Project Meadow Street -
lawrence Drive to Mitchell Streets,City Plan No. R-36P estimated to cost$31,810 excluding contingencies.
Moved by Pinard/Roalman to authorize staff to advertise for bids and City Administrative Officer to award
contract as recommended.
C-5 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT/SEWER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS (File No.517)
Council considered the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewer Main Improvement Projects, and dedication
of funds for repayment of State Revolving Fund loans.
Moved by Pinard/Roalman to adopt(5-0) Resolution No.6958 approving sewer fund user charge revenues for
repayment of State Revolving Fund Loans as recommended.
C-0 WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN-ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES (File No.517)
Council considered awarding a contract for archaeological services during Units 3 and 4 Wastewater Treatment
Plant Improvements and Phase I Collection Syestem Improvements.
Councilwoman Pinard felt It was too expensive to have someone stand by the site to watch the work. She
thought the machine operators could be trained to watch for cultural resources.
Jeff Jorgensen. City Attorney, stated that the City mast meet mitigation through an independent source and
this requirement was a condition of the environmental report for the project
Bill Hetland. Utilities Director,stated that this was a traditional approach to this type of sensitive site.
Councilwoman Ranua agreedwith the recommendation and felt this was normal,acceptable required mitigation.
Moved by Ranna/Roalman to authorize the Mayor (3-2, Councilwoman Pinard and Mayor Dunin voting no)
authorized to execute Agreement A-21-91-CC for Archaeological services with C.A.Singer with fees to be billed
at an hourly rate of$40.00 plus 209a overhead in an amount not to exceed$78,000 as recommended.
C-7 NUISANCE ABATEMENT-663 CHURCH STREET (File No.722)
Council considered declaring the property at 663 Church Street a public nuisance and ordering a public hearing
be set to declare property at 663 Church Street a public nuisance and order abatement procedures.
Moved by Pinard/Roalman to adopt (5-0) Resolution No. 6959 setting a public hearing on Tuesday, May 21,
1991 at 7:00 p.m.to consider declaring property at 663 Church Street a public nnisance as recommended.
C-8 TROLLEY VEHICLE EVALUATION (File No.559)
Council considered the acquisition of a heavy-duty trolley vehicle.
Councilman Reiss expressed concern with the noise and pollution of a diesel vehicle and supported buying two
smaller vehicles. He felt the noise and smell would drive pedestrian shoppers from the downtown.
Ren Hampiao.Assistant City Administrative Officer,stated that the diesel vehicle was lower in hydrocarbon
and carbon monoxide emissions and the County Air Pollution Control District favored the diesel vehicle.
Moved by Roalman/Raoua to direct staff (3-2, Councilman Reiss and Mayor Dunin voting no) to prepare
specifications for the acquisition of a heavy-duty trolley vehicle to be used as the City's primary vehicle as
recommended.
C-9 RFP FOR PROMOTIONAL SERVICES (File No. 1051)
Council considered a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a promotional services contract for the Promotional
Coordinating Committee.
After brief discussion,moved by Reiss/Roalman to approve the RFP (5-0) and to authorize distribution and
advertising of an RFP for promotional services contract for the PCC as amended to extend bid date to Friday,
May 17, 1991.
C-10 COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER CONTRACT AMENDMENTS (File No.861)
Council considered an amendment to the Community/Senior Center Agreement with Jay Farbstein&Associates
to include a supplemental work plan and a revised timeline for the project
Moved by Pinard/Roalman to amend the Community/Senior Center Study contract (A48-90-CCN) and the
Mayor authorized to execute the amendment for an amount not to exceed$50,000 as recommended.
C-11 APPEALS BOARD FOR HANDICAPPED ACCESS (File No. 123)
Council considered an appointment to the Appeals Board for Handicapped Access.
Moved by Pinard/Roalman to appoint (5-0) Robert Stevens to the Appeals Board for Handicapped Access for
a four-year term ending March 30, 1995.
C-12 YELLOW RIBBON FOURTH OF JULY
Council considered supporting the "Yellow Ribbon Fourth of July"activities scheduled for Independence Day.
At the request of Mayor Dunin and on general consensus, this item was withdrawn from the agenda. (3-2,
Councilmembers Pinard and Rappa opposed.)
C-13 CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE ANNIVERSARY
Council considered a resolution congratulating the California Rural Legal Assistance on its twenty-fifth
anniversary.
Moved by Pinard/Roalman to adopt (5-0) Resolution No. 6960 congratulating the California Rural Legal
Assistance as recommended.
C44 WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (File No.)
Council considered awarding a contrail for Phase I Collection System Improvements,Wastewater Treatment
Plant and Hathway Street.
Moved by Pinard/Roahnan to approve (5-0) Contract A-19-91-CC and the Mayor authorized to execute and
award the contract to Dalton Construction Company in the amount of $3,271,470 for installations of a
sewermain between the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Hathway Street (CP#N-5111) as recommended.
C-IS ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (File No.)
Council considered additional asbestos abatement at the Recreation Center.
Moved by Pinard/Roalman to ratify(S-0) CAO approval of an amendment to the contract (A-95-90-CC) with
REMTECH in the amount of$36,534 for additional asbestos abatement as recommended.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
C.L L Councilwoman Rapga reviewed her written report and stated that the Parking Management Application
for a CalTrans grant is in progress with the BIA.
C.L.2. Councilwoman Rouna reported on the SB 2557 coalition and their action to transfer$10 million to a
high yield interest account.
C.I.3. Councilwoman Raglo reported on SB 358(freeway logo program)and was hopeful that San Luis Obispo
would be included in the pilot program.
BUSINESS ITEM
IA. DESALINATION/NACIMIENTO LAKE (File No.517)
Council considered desalination and Nacimiento Lake as water supply sources.
Bill Hetland. Utilities Director, reviewed the agenda report emphasizing the key dates for the desalination
decision. He recommended that the short-term desalination project be put on hold for one year and that
consultant contracts be terminated at the appropriate point
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Don Smith.Vista del Lago,spoke in support of permanent desalination facilities.
Gary Kunkel.representing WAT.E.R.,supported pursuing desalination as a water source. He felt rationing
should be phased oat.
,Lim Merkelsupported a growth moratorium over desalination and felt the fuel costs and pollution for
operation of the desalination plant were too high.
Moved by Roalman/Rapp to direct staff(5-0) to place short-term desalination project on hold for one year
and terminate consultant contracts as recommended.
Ken Weathers. Water Division Manager, reviewed the City's options regarding Lake Nacimiento as a water
source. He recommended that the City expediently pursue obtaining water from Nacimiento Reservoir. The
initial step is to obtain a formal water entitlement from the County and determine the feasibility of other
agencies participating in a joint project. Preliminary design and environmental review would then be contracted
for with outside firms.
9A5 pm. Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
9.20 p.m. City Council reconvened,all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Don Smith.1111 Vista del Ingo,supported the use of Lake Nacimiento as a water supply and felt it should be
actively pursued.
Terry Simons. Long Range Planner with Development Services, supported the use of Lake Nacimiento and
stated that Development Services could supply the pipeline from Lake Nacimiento to Whale Rock at a cost of
$600 per acre foot.
Ken Schwartz. supported Alternative No. 2, pumping the water from Lake Nacimiento via Paso Robles and
Cuesta Grade. He suggested that any future EIR's for growth inducement be contracted to one person so that
the process is not repeated several times. He also felt that the City's General Plan should be updated quickly.
Councilwoman Pinard expressed concern for preparing for an emergency situation while working toward a
permanent solution.
Bill Hetland.Utilities Director,stated that the critical timing In the project is getting the water allocation and
the cooperation from the participating agencies. The City would then be in the position to move ahead
expeditiously.
Councilwoman Rauna stated that the Bureau of Reclamation for The Monterey County Flood Control is looking
at increasing the supply out of Nacimiento or San Antonio. She felt it would be beneficial to monitor and
comment on this study.
Councilman Reiss expressed concern for the short period of time to get a water supply into the City if next
winter yields little or no rain. He felt the quickest supply would be desalination. He did not think both
programs could be run simultaneously from a financial standpoint.
Moved by Roalma uua to pursue (5-0) the Nacimiento Reservoir allocation in an expeditions manner as
recommended and determine the feasibility of other agencies participating in a joint project.
Councilwoman Rapna suggested Incorporating the comments into the letter regarding the cooperation from
those entities involved.
Mayor Dunin suggested that a copy of the letter be sent to all the cities involved.
Staff directed to incorporate the additions and send the letter to the Board of Supervisors requesting that
initial discussions commence.
1B. MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION (File No.517)
Council considered approving a 15%mandatory water conservation program effective April 1, 1991.
Bill Hetland. Utilities Director, reviewed the staff report with the recommendation that Council adopt a
resolution implementing a 15%a mandatory conservation program with a 35 unit ceiling per billing cycle for
single family residential accounts. While the level of mandatory conservation is recommended to be reduced,
he also recommended that a more aggressive,long-term approach to water conservation be undertaken. (See
Appendix A.)
Councilwoman Razing supported a water efficient landscape ordinance. She would like to see the nurseries and
homeowners associations made aware of the ordinance. She also suggested using the vacant windows in the
downtown for displays to promote water efficient landscaping.
Mavor Dunin supported 15%rationing,an emphasis on education,and a zeroscape campaign. He did not agree
with per capita allocation.
Mavor Dunin asked for public comment.
Gary Kunkel.W.A.T.E.It, felt private sources should be allowed to provide water.
Brett Cross.1217 Mariner's Cove,felt a more progressive rate schedule was needed. He supported a marginal
cost approach to pricing.
Jim Merkel.suggested a competetive demand management program. He felt all homes should be retrofitted.
After discussion, moved by RagRaIDunin to adopt (3-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Roalman voting no)
Resolution No.6%1 implementing 15%water conservation program effective April 16, 1991 as recommended.
On general consensus, staff directed to look at ways to find another year of water through conservation,
retrofitting and other means as feasible.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. PARKING REVENUE PLAN (Phase 1) (File No.554)
Council held a public hearing to consider amending the Municipal Code to raise overnight fines,increase core
M eters 20 cents per hour,Increase the penalty for late payment of parking fines,and increase parking structure
rates;all increases effective June 1,1991.
John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, briefly reviewed the multi-faceted financial plan to eliminate the
parking program's negative cash flow.
Keith Onalewski.Parking Manager,briefly reviewed the history of the parking program and made a comparison
with other cities.
Mavor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Fred Peterson.728 Higuera,felt raising the meter rates would not solve the revenue deficit. He thought the a
strong customer base should be established before raising the rates.
Ted Frankel.736 Higuera,supported the 90 minute free parking and felt it contributed to a positive image for
the downtown.
Chris Hoben.Morro Street merchant,supported the trolley and 90-minute tree parking. She felt the parking
structures should be promoted.
Liz Geisen. 728 Higuera, questioned increasing the business licensing tax. She felt the parking situation
created a problem of perception with the downtown.
Monte Lukov.Administrator for the Business Improvement Association,stated that the BIA currently has an
extensive advertising program utilizing new and radio media and will promote the 90-minute free parking.
Mavor Dunin closed the public hearing.
Mavor Dunin supported immediate adoption of the 90-minute free parking,but suggested waiting for 3 months
for the other fines.
1 Atter brief discussion, moved by Roalman/Ranpa to introduce the following ordinances and resolutions (4-
1,Mayor Dunin voting no):
A) OrdinanceNo.1193 introduced to print amending Section 10.64.030(Parking Fines)of the Municipal Code
too raise expired meter and overnight lines from $5.00 to$8.00 effective June 1, 1991 as recommended;
B) Ordinauce No. 1194 introduced to print amending Section 10.052.010 (Parking Meter zone Rates) to
increase core meters within the area described in Exhibit E from 30 to 50 cents per hour effective September
1, 1991 as amended;
C) Resolution No.6962 adopted increasing the penalty for late payment of parking fines an additional$10 if
unpaid 60 days ftrom date of issuance effective June 1, 1991 as recommended;
D) Resolution No. 6963 adopted increasing parking structure rates to 40 cents per hour with the first 90
minutes bee and a maximum of$320 per day effective May 1, 1991 as amended.
3. TENTATIVE MAP-862 MEiNECRE (Fide No.410)
Council held a public hearing.to consider a tentative map for Tract 2059 creating a 5-unit air-space office
condominium at 862 Meinecke Avenue;Arnold Volny,subdivider/mover.
Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,briefly reviewed the staff report with the recommendation that
Council adopt a resolution approving the tentative map subject to the findings and conditions.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Mike Hodeesrepresenting the subdivider,spoke in support of the tentative map.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Reiss f Rappg to adopt(5-0) Resolution No.6964 approving tentative map subject to the findings and
conditions as recommended.
4. APARTMENT CONVERSION (File No.423)
Council held a public hearing to consider allowing conversion of 9 existing apartments to residential
condominium units at 3150 Rockview Place;Y.L. Maksoudian,applicant.
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, briefly discussed the two major issues concerning the
conversion request. The project only has nine units where ten are normally required for a condominium
reconversion and the private open space area for two of the units does not meet some of the minimum width
requirements. He recommended approval of the condominium conversion request subject to conditions and
findings. These being 1) The provision of one additional parking space or five additional bicycle spaces; 2)
Refurbishment to a condition suitable for purchase by others than the present owners including the fire
protection requirements; 3) Retrofitting of all units with water conserving fixtures without rebate; and 4)
Approval subject to redesign of open space areas for the two units in question to minimize the need to approve
an exception to the minimum width requirements.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
John Wallace.representing the applicant,presented several suggestions for the project: 1) He requested that
the five additional bicycle spaces be required instead of the one additional parking space; 2) He felt the
standard formulas for open space dimensions may not apply to this project and was requesting that an
exception is allowed with the discretion-of the Community Development Director,and 3) He requested that the
retrofitting be mandatory, but was asking for the credits to accrue to the Homeowners Association to help
future funding.
Mayor Dunin closed the public hearing.
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Atter brief discussion,moved by Rao Roalman to adopt (S-0)Resolution No.6%S allowing the conversion
request as amended with added Condition #4, under Section I, for exception to open space dimension and
change Conditions 1 and 2 ander Section 3, to install bike racks and install fire sprinklers in back two
buildings.
There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting at 11:50
p.m.to Closed Session to discuss Bolivar v. City of San Luis Obispo.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL•
ch Kim Condon,Assistant City Clerk
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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Draft Minutes
TUESDAY,APRIL 23, 1991 to be approved
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM-CITY HALL-990 PALM
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA at Council Meeting
ROLL CALL- Of 165%2/
Councilmembers
Present: Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman,Councilmembers Peg Pinard,Penny Rappa,Jerry Reiss and
Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Ren Hampian, Assistant Administrative
Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk; Arnold
Jonas,Community Development Director,Bill Statler,F'mance Director,Dave Romero,
Public Works Director,Alison Lloyd;Administrative Analyst.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
BUSINESS ITEM
1. FOCUSED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN (File No.233)
John Dunn. City Administrative Officer,reviewed City Council Goals and City Budget from Jane, 1989 review
process and the City Council Goal Setting Study Session held on December 10, 1990. He explained that the
outline for tonight's session on Focused Economic Development Plan was the result of direction from these past
meetings and ideas"brainstormed"by Management Team and the Citizens Advisory Committee"White Paper"
on the need for City revenue increases to support City services and facilities.
Bill Statler.Finance Director,summarized the major points of the 1983 Strategic Plan;what it was,what was
accomplished and what would be done if it were to be updated.
Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,gave a progress report on the current status of the Land Use
Element and the work being done on the development of an economic study of the implications of the updated
Land Use Element. He said that a joint meeting of the City Council and the Planning Commission was
scheduled for Monday,May 6,1991 at which time a consultant will advise the Commission and the Council on
further definition of the economic workscope.
Ken Hampian. Assistant City Administrative Officer, reported on how other cities define and accomplish
economic development.
John Dunn.City Administrative Officer,reiterated that the purpose of this meeting was to begin defining what
the focused economic development plan is and to ensure that it remains consistent with planning and
environmental protection goals. He suggested that Council go through the goals list submitted to them this
evening and choose those items that should be eliminated,those that should be embraced,and on which staff
should focus their attention. Another alternative was to direct staff to prepare a report that provides more
detailed information concerning options for stronger economic development
Councilwoman Pinard asked staff what it was that they were really asking the Council to do tonight.
John Dunn responded that staff was looking to Council for consensus on what activities they should or should
not be engaging in in the area of economic development and if the Council desired a focused economic
development plan above and beyond that which is currently in place.
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Councilwoman Rang asked if what was being proposed tonight should be consolidated with efforts on the
updated Land Use Element.
John Dunn.City Administrative Officer,said that it would be appropriate to defer further work on the focused
economic development plan until atter the joint meeting with the Planning Commission and the updated
economic base study. He also pointed out that staff is already proceeding on the Southern California Gas
Company annexation, now known as the Broad Street annexation, the downtown physical concept plan,
sprinkler/earthquake retrofit program for private properties within the downtown,and a program to retain the
County Administrative Offices within the downtown; all of these programs based on previous City Council
direction.
Councilman Roalman asked if issues under"Action Steps"were land-use oriented and wasn't dear on how this
plan coincides with the Land Use Element update. He inquired as to what citizen input had been solicited in
preparing this IisL
Mayor Dunin joined the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
Councilwoman Rapp questioned whether the Council viewed the General Plan update as a total revamping of
the entire plan or as a revision to the existing plan. She felt that if the Council did feel the update would be
a total revision,they should not take any action tonight.
Mayor Dunin said he felt Items on the list tonight involving the Land Use Element should go before the
Planning Commission before being placed for Council consideration. He asked staff for clarification on what
they were supposed to do tonight.
John Dunn explained that staff was in the dilemma of how to proceed with the Council's goal of a focused
economic development plan,and that until a clear cut policy direction comes out of the completed General Plan
update,staff is looking for anything else in the meantime that the City Council would desire the staff be working
on. He suggested that they begin with the planning and preparation list before the Council tonight.
Councilwoman Pinard asked why the Planning Commission has yet to hear back from staff on the economic
feasibility analysis of the LUE since their request in January.
Arnold Jonas said that staff is moving ahead to retain a consultant and draft an economic analysis. Since that
time,the Commission has chosen to focus their energies on the Circulation Element.
Councilwoman Pinard said that she understood the update of the General Plan would take the aspects of the
existing plan that were no longer appropriate for the community and make corrections to them. She said she
would be looking to the economic study for guidance in this update.
Mayor Dunin said that as he recalled Council had told staff during land use element session that the LUE does
not address economic stability of the community and that they had directed staff to come back with focused
economic development plan.
Councilman Roalman stated that his recollection was that Council did not direct staff to prepare an economic
development plan but to do an economic analysis of some aspects of the general plan update.
Arnold Jonas contended that there were really two different issues here that were being confused. One is the
LUE for which the Council has expressed an interest in having an economic analysis so that we can understand
for the future the consequences on the community of developing under different forms of land use; and the
second issue is that of focused economic development plan which is not part of the LUE itself but more of a
tool to implement the LUE.
Councilwoman Pinard felt that the economic analysis related to the LUE would be the primary factor in
determining the direction Council should take on focused economic development.
John Dunn explained that in order for the City to offer the same level of services, build desirable public
facilities and provide continued environmental protection activities,we would have to actively generate revenues.
The Open Space Element alone is going to cost millions of dollars. This money will either come from sacrifices
in arras such as cat backs in operations and services or from building up revenues. With the State facing a
$13 million deficit, cities may be seriously affected. He explained that the City should be proactive and
prepared for the worst by putting ourselves in the best revenue position possible rather than sitting back and
waiting for the catastrophe to happen. e-1
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Councilman Reiss said that he felt the city needed to be proactive.
Councilwoman Rappa.asked if it was still the Council's desire to annex the Broad Street area (formerly known
as the Southern California Gas Company annexation).
Mayor Dunin asked for comment from the public.
Don Smith.said he did not think the steps being considered tonight were environmentally sensitive.
Deanna Constable, P.O. Box 12204, said she thought no decisions should be made by Council until they have
all the facts.
Carla Sanders, speaking as a member of the General Plan Committee and representing Citizens Planning
Alliance, reminded Council that three years ago when the City began the process of updating the Land Use
Element a survey was conducted that indicated overwhelmingly that residents felt that the natural beauty,dean
air and open space were the city's greatest strengths and its greatest problem was excessive development. She
said she felt Council should take no action until they had reviewed the land Use Element drag
Brett Cross.1217 Mariners Cove,asked staff to let the Council and public know what the status of the economic
study is.
John French asked if there was a target adoption date for the updated Land Use Element and thought it was
appropriate for staff to receive interim guidance from Council.
Monte Lukov.BIA,said 28%of the City's monies come from sales tax revenues and another 22%from revenues
derived from the sales tax,and that we have to have economic stability if we want to pay for all of the beautiful
things we would like to do.
9:05 p.m., Mayor Dunin called for a recess.
9:20 p.m.,Mayor Dunin reconvened the meeting; all Councilmembers present.
Council reviewed the list for the focused economic development plan.
Councilman Roalman felt that most of the items should be deferred.
Upon consensus, Council agreed to the importance of political commitment and support for a meaningful
economic development program prior to developing and implementing specific actions and addressing
perceptions regarding economic development and its compatibility with quality of life goals.
Councilman Roalman did not think there was any benefit to updating the Strategic Plan.
Upon consensus, Council agreed to the importance of preparing an economic base study. The material
generated from the economic base study can be used to update the Strategic Plan.
Councilwoman Pinard asked for clarification on what the economic base study would include.
John Dunn suggested that the details of the scope would become dear at the May 6, 1991 joint meeting with
the Planning Commission.
After discussion, decision on updating the Strategic Plan was deferred to May 6. Council discussed ways to
gather and solicit citizen-based input in the preparation of the focused economic development plan.
John Dunn said that the development review process is being reviewed at the staff level and that when there
were more preliminary suggestions on improving the process, staff would bring it back to the City Council.
Councilman Roalman said he felt the process was working very well and saw no need to streamline it.
Councilmembers Reiss: Ranna, and Mayor Dunin agreed that staff should better define and specify the
development review process.
John Dunn felt that the point regarding identifying and targeting the kind of retail commercial and light
industrial development that will best improve our fiscal and community economic health should be deferred
to until further progress on the LUE. Council concurred.
Council concurred that a decision on investigating the development of a regional conference center and
identifying opportunities for locating a quality conference hotel downtown were not appropriate at this time.
Identifying staff roles for an economic development program and establishing an Economic Development
Commission for the City were also put on hold.
Council and staff had a protracted discussion on what they were indicating tonight by the work "deferred."
Councilwoman Pinard said that by deferred, her intention was that any farther consideration should be
postponed until atter the economic base study of the LUE is performed.
Council directed staff to examine feasibility of the Broad Street area annexation, complete the downtown
physical concept plan and develop an implementation plan, develop a financial assistance program for
sprinkler/earthquake retrofits for private property owners in the downtown, retain County administrative
office space in the downtown, Implement the Parking Management Program, and re-examine efforts to
development the Court Street property, Councilman Roalman voicing a no vote on the last issue. He also
expressed concerns about the size of County offices downtown and wanted to know more about the Broad
Street annexation.
The Airport Area annexation was discussed and Council told staff that their previous action regarding the
airport specific area should still be in effect Staff is to update Council on the background of this issue.
Council discussed relocating auto dealerships in the Los Osos Valley Road area and directed staff to go forward
with facilitating this process.
Upon general consensus,Council decided to reconsider the balance of the items presented to them tonight until
after further work on the LUE. Those items included developing the northern portion of the Dalidio property
as an integrated expansion of Central Coast and Madonna plazas,evaluating the feasibility of locating a factory
outlet center in San Luis Obispo, developing programs to use Amtrak service to San Luis Obispo as an
opportunity to get visitors to our community, soliciting and reviewing proposal from Gottschalk's on their
proposed expansion,and consideration of retaining a contract"project expeditor" to augment staff resources.
COMMUNICATIONS
Councilwoman Ranna requested that Council direct staff to bring Issues in support of recycling legislation back
to Council for consideration.
There being no further business to come before the Council,Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting at 10.30 pm.
to Monday,April 29. 1991 at 7:00 pm.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
klc Kim Condon,Assistant City Clerk
SM AGENDA
MINUTES
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY,APRIL 19, 1991 -7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM-C1TY HALL-990 PALM STREET Omit M-� U:ss
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA {-a be approved
at Ccu:,:" Mee'ing
ROLL
Councilmembers
Present: Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman,Councilmembers Peg Pinard,Penny Rappa,Jerry Reiss and
Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: None
City Staff
Present John Dann, City Administrative Officer, Ren Hampian, Assistant Administrative
Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas,
Community Development Director,BID Staffer,Finance Director,Bob Neuman,Acting
Fire Chief;Ann McPike,Personnel Director,Jim Gardiner,Police Chief;Dave Romero,
Public Works Director, Jim Stockton, Recreation Director, Bill Hetland, Utilities
Director, Deb Hossli,Administrative Analyst;Allison Lloyd,Administrative Analyst;
Keith Opalewski, Parking Coordinator, Carol Hoon, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
C-1 PARKING REVENUE PLAN AMENDMENTS (File No.554)
Council considered final passage to 1)an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to raise expired meter and
overnight fines from $5 to $8 effective June 1, 1991; and 2) an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to
increase core meters within the area described in Exhibit E from 30 to 50 cents per hour effective September
1,L991 (continued from 4/16/91).
Moved by Ragga/Roalman to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1193 (4-1,Mayor Dunin voting no) raising
expired meter and overnight fines from $5 to $8 effective 6/1/91; and Ordinance No. 1194 increasing core
meters within the area described in Exhibit E from 30 to 50 cents per hour effective 9/1/91.
C-2 HOUSING AUTHORITY PROJECT (File No. 1032)
Council considered an agreement with the Housing Authority to use city-owned property at 1090 Orcutt Road
to construct and operate a low-income housing project (continued from 11/20/90).
Vice-Mayor Roalman expressed concern for exempting the project from the water retrofit requirements.
Councilman Reiss supported an exemption.
Moved by Roalman/Reiss to adopt Resolution No. 6962 (5-0) approving Agreement A-24-91-CC with the
Housing Authority to use City-owned property at 1090 Orcutt Road to construct and operate low-income
housing with an amendment that the project be exempt from retrofitting requirements.
Al-/S
City Council Minutes Page 2
Monday,April 29, 1991 -7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT- HOMELESS SHELTER (File No. 10417
Council held a public hearing to consider a Community Development Block Grant application in the amount
of$398,000 to purchase and rehabilitate the Homeless Shelter property located at 750 Orcutt Road.
Councilman Reiss stepped down due to a conflict of interest
Deb Hossli Administrative Analyst,reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council 1)adopt
a resolution approving the CDBG application in the amount of$438,000,and direct staff to forward it to the
State Department of Housing and Community Development; 2) conceptually approve the assignment of an
option to purchase the homeless shelter site from the County of San Luis Obispo under their lease agreement
with the property owners;and 3) approve the 1991 Citizen Participation Plan for the CDBG Program.
Councilwoman Pinard questioned the e:dstence of a map denoting the location of such facilities. She was
concerned about clustering of such facilities and felt distribution was more effective.
George Movfan. Housing Authority,stated that there was no low income housing within a mile of the site.
Councilwoman Pinardquestioned why the property was being obtained from a private source.
Deb Hossli. Administrative Analyst, stated that a successful program was in progress at this site and much
work has been pat into achieving neighborhood compatibility.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Pete Dunan.representing Photo Ad,Teatronics,and Direct Imaging,felt this was not an appropriate location.
He felt the shelter was not a compatible use with the neighborhood and objected to the non-conformity with
zoning.
Doris Ahrens. 810 and 812 Orcutt Road, was opposed to the grant and felt the location was too small and
should be placed on existing government Ian&
Pat Tiffin 3055 McMillan Road,Precision Machines,was opposed to the grant His property borders the site
and he stated that homeless people were camping there,littering,and using his trailer to store blankets. He
felt the neighborhood was not benefitting from the site.
Bill PortzaL 2165 Broad Street,The Crossroads and owner of property at 1012 Pacific,had hoped the shelter
would alleviate problems on Pacific, but felt the problem has actually worsened. He cited incidences of
camping out and breaking into his restrooms.
Gwen Dyer. Director of E.O.C., felt this was an appropriate site within the urban boundaries. While she was
sympathetic to the complaints,she stated that these problems exist throughout the city and, in fact,the state
and nation.
Tony Flynn. coordinator of the Salvation Army Outreach Program, urged support for the site. She felt the
building improvements at the Salvation Army have helped their clients.
Bob Henderson. 950 Orcutt,supported the use of government land for a shelter site.
7osalyn Roder.304S Duncan,Auto Part Recyciers,cited frequent incidences of transients coming to her business
to try to buy and sell items.
City Council Minutes Page 3
Monday,April 29, 1991 -7:00 p.m.
Georgie Movlan.Executive Director,Housing Authority,felt the shelter would be advantageous to the community
in the long run. He felt that neighbors would complain regardless of the location.
Champ Massey, nearby property owner,felt the location was too small.
Paul Tran. 3180 Broad, Chevron Service Station, was opposed to the site and felt he was losing business
because of transients on his property. He felt the livelihood of a business should take precedence over the
homeless shelter site.
Mayor Dunin closed the public hearing.
John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, stated that alternative sites are not available. Law enforcement
problems have decreased since the shelter facilities have been operative.
Councilwoman Ragpa supported facilitating the grant
Councilman Roalman thanked Mr.Moylan for his statements. He felt the facility would not fit neatly into any
neighborhood and empathized with the neighbors. He supported the application.
Councilwoman Pinard felt that in keeping the facility small, there may be a better chance to help in
rehabilitation efforts. She did not support purchase of the site and would rather see the use of government
land.
Moved by Roalman f Ranua to 1)adopt Resolution No.6967(3-1-1,Councilwoman Pinard voting no,Councilman
Reiss absent) approving the CDBG application in the amount of$438,000 and staff directed to forward it to
the State Department of Housing and Community Development, 2) approve the assignment of an option to
purchase the Homeless Shelter site from the County under their lease agreement with the property owners,and
3) approve the 1991 Citizen Participation Plan for the CDBG Program.
Councilman Reiss returned to the dies.
8:05 p.m.Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
8:10 p.m.City Council reconvened; Councilwoman Pinard returned at 820 p.m.
BUSINESS ITEM
2. PRELIMINARY 1991-93 FINANCIAL PLAN (File No.233)
Council considered the following issues in preparation for the issuance of the Preliminary 1991-93 Financial
Plan:
1) Financial Condition Summary
2) Major City Goals
3) Draft Capital Improvement Plan
John Dunn. City Administrative Officer,gave a brief financial overview of the City's position.
Bill Statler.Finance Director,reviewed the agenda report focusing on three key elements:1) Financial Outlook,
2) Major City Goals,and 3) Draft Capital Improvement Programs. (See File No.233)
On general consensus,Finance Director directed to report back with projections of sales tax growth and sales
tax history from other California cities and counties.
City Council Minutes Page 4
Monday,April 29,1991 -7:00 pm.
Jim Gardiner. Police Chief,reviewed the Police Department's request for Situation Oriented Response Team
(SORT) Staffing. Over the past ten years there have been increases in population, arrests, and noise
complaints. At the same time,there have been significant decreases in officer available time and the ratio of
per capita otLcerAo-resident population and officer-to-service population levels. The primary objectives of the
program are to return availability of services to an acceptable level, provide necessary resources to deal with
increased workloads, improve public and officer safety, and enhance the ability to identify and respond to
special problems and critical issues.
9:20 p.m. Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
9.30 p.m. City Council reconvened; all councilmembers present.
Ren Hamnian.Assistant Administrative Officer,reviewed the four special Capital Improvement Program Issues:
Senior Center Funding, Laguna Lake Park Master Plan, Bikeway Improvements, and Transit System
Improvements.
Councilwoman RaRpaa requested a list of contact persons for each CIP and would like to have the reference
documents available in the Council Office.
Jim Gardiner. Police Chief,briefly reviewed the Police Station HVAC Improvement plans.
Bob Neuman.Acting Fire Chief;reviewed plans for the Fire Station No.1 Replacement and the Heavy Rescue
Equipment Trailer.
Bill Hetland. Utilities Director, reviewed plans for the Salinas Reservoir Expansion,Water Treatment Plant
Upgrade and Expansion,Water Distribution Improvements,Replacement of Sewer Collection Mains,Chemical
Root Control Equipment,and Major Equipment Maintenance for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Upon general consensus, Council agreed to stop at Page 34 and begin with Streets, Page 35 at its next budget
hearing.
COMMUNICATIONS
COMM.1. John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, presented a draft letter to be sent to Senator Davis
regarding the San Luis Obispo's participation as a pilot city in the Freeway Logo Program. On general
consensus, Council approved the letter.
COMM2. Councilwoman Raapa requested that staff return to Council with appropriate personnel policies
regarding an employee daycare program. On general consensus, staff directed to assign this task to the
Personnel Board.
There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting at 10:05
p.m.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
ch Pam Voges,City Clerk
By. Carol Hoon, Recording Secretary
MEETING AGENDA
DATE ITEM # C f
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY,MAY 1, 1991 -8--00 A.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM -CITY HALL-990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA
['raft Minutes
ROLL CALL o !,^ approved
at C,%!.n-." ,;Ieeting
Councilmembers of S —?+I "Q
Present: Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman,Councilmembers Peg Pinard,Penny Rappa,Jerry Reiss and
Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: None
City Stats
Present John Dann, City Administrative Officer, Pam Voges,City Clerk
Consultant Sharon Brunner
8:00 a.m. Mayor Dunin adjourned the City Council to Closed Session for Appointed Offldals Review Process.
9:15 a.m. Mayor Dunin adjourned the City Council to 330 pm.for additional Council Review.
330 pm Mayor Dunin reconvened the City Council, Councilwoman Pinard absent.
6:00 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the
meeting.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Pam Voges,City Clerk