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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,JUNE 18,1991-7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS -CITY HALL-990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA Draft Minu.es
to be approved
ROLL CALL at Council Meeting
Councilmembers g 6
Present: Vice-Mayor Bill Roahnan,Councilmember Penny Rappa and Mayor Ron Danin
Absent: Councilmembers Peg Pinard and Jerry Reiss
City Staff
Present: John Dunn,City Administrative Officer,Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative
Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerlq Arnold Jonas,
Community Development Director,Bill Statler,Finance Director,Bob Neumann,Fire
Chief; Ann McPike, Personnel Director, Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Dave Romero,
Public Works Director, Jim Stockton, Recreation Director, Bill Hetland, Utilities
Director, Deb Hossll,Administrative Analyst
PUBLIC COMMENT
P.C.I.Melinda Bradford,1741 Nipomo Street Apt.B,representing the Architectural Review Commission(ARC),
requested that Council provide staffing support to the ARC to assist in establishing design standards for multi-
family residential and commercial recycling and trash enclosure requirements.
P.C2.Brad Goans, P.O.Boa 13035,urged the Council to invite Ramsey Clark and The Tribunals to hold their
hearings in San Luis Obispo.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Randa/Roalman (3-0-2,Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss absent),to approve the Consent Agenda
as recommended by the City Administrative Officer with the exceptions of C-5,C-9 and C-12 as noted.
C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Moved by Rama/Roalman (3-0.2, Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss absent), the following minutes were
approved as amended:
Wednesday,May 29, 1991 at 12:00 Noon,and
Monday,June 3, 1991 at 12..00 Noon.
C-2 WASTE MANAGEMENT NOTIFICATIONS (File No.524)
Council considered notification to the State Integrated Waste Management Board of anticipated dates of
document submittal.
Moved by Rauua/Roalman,to adopt Resolution No.6989 (34-2,Councilmembers Pinard and Igig absent)
indicating 1) that the City of San Luis Obispo is concurrently preparing a Source Reduction and Recycling
Element (SRRE),a Household Hazardous Waste Element(HHWE),and environmental impact reports for the
SRRE and HHWE;and 2) that upon completion and certification of the EIR for the SRRE and the HHWE,or
December 1, 1991, whichever is sooner, the City shall submit its final SRRE and HHWE to the County as
recommended.
City Council Minutes Page 2
Tuesday,June 18, 1991 -7:00 pm.
C-3 SEWER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT(File No.91-25)
Moved by Ragpa/Roalman (341-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss absent), to approve plans and
specifications of"Sewer Main Improvement:Sinsheimer School Easement near San Marcos Court",City Plan
No. R-20R; engineer's estimate $23,000; authorize solicitation of bids and authorize the City Administrative
Officer to award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder within the engineer's estimate as recommended.
C4 SINSHEIMER PARR PRIORITIES (File No.811)
Moved by RaDua/Roalman (3.0.2,Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss absent),to approve Priorities for Use of
Facilities at Sinsheimer Park — San Lnis Obispo Baseball Stadium, SLO Swim Center, Sinsheimer Park
Softball Field,Siusheimer Park Tennis Courts—to remain effective through June 30,L992,and to continue on
an annual basis 9 do revisions are recommended by the Joint Use Committee as recommended.
C-5 TROLLEY PURCHASE (Fide No.1046)
Council considered specifications for the purchase of a heavy duty trolley estimated to cost$170,000.
John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, stated that there was a revised recommendation to approve the
specifications and authorize the solicitation of Request for Proposals,but not to provide contract award which
would come back to the City Council.
Moved by Rapna/Roalman (341-2,Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss absent),to approve the specifications of
one heavy duty trolley vehicle and authorize the solicitation of Request for Proposals as amended.
C-6 HOMELESS SHELTER PURCHASE (File No. 1046)
Moved by Rauna/Roaiman(341-2,Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss absent),to authorize the Mayor to execute
an assignment(Agreement A-81-91-CC)from the County of San Luis Obispo to purchase the homeless shelter
property at 750 Orcutt Road as recommended (continued from 4/29/91).
C-7 WASTEWATER LABORATORY ANALYSIS (File No.91-26)
Moved by Rauua/Roalman(3-0-2,Councilmembers Pinard and1gin absent),to approve the specifications for
Wastewater Laboratory Analysis,Spcn.No.W WT 91.05-06,for FY 1991-92 and 1992-93 estimated to cost$76,000
for the two year period, authorize solicitation of bids and contract award by City Administrative Officer if
lowest responsible bid is within staff cost estimate as recommended.
C-8 ELECTION COSTS (File No.324)
Council considered the expenses of the Special Municipal Election of Tuesday,April 9, 1991.
Moved by Ranua/Roalman (341-2, Councilmembers Pinard and 2liM absent), to 1) accept report and order
filed,and 2) authorize budget appropriation as necessary.
C-9 FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
Council considered a resolution supporting the Fourth of July Independence Parade.
After discussion,moved by Roalman/RaP88,(3-0-2,Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss absent),to continue this
item to the next regular City Council meeting of July 2,1991,as Councilmember Roalman stated that he would
be unable to support it and,also,to provide an opportunity for review by the full City Council.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment
City Council Minutes Page 3
Tuesday,June 18, 1991 -7.00 p.m.
Randy Davis. 1534 Osos Street,urged against the Council's support of the parade
Deanna Constable P.O. Bos 12204,also spoke in opposition.
Genevieve Cromby stated she supported the troops,but opposed the parade.
Jessica Strome 1184 Islay,suggested giving the money to the Veterans rather supporting the parade.
Richard Fandsa also spoke in opposition to the parade.
Matt Wheeler. 1332 Cavalier,spoke in support.
Brad Goons. P.O.Bos 13035,spoke In opposition.
Gary Fowler 777 Mill Street,spoke in support.
Charles Long,639 Al-hil Drive,spoke in support.
Raymond Lavos.731 Pacific Street#42,spoke in opposition.
,Cohn Zevolee.spoke in support
C-10 CHILDREN'S MUSEUM LEASE EXTENSION (File No.857)
Council considered a request by the Children's Museum regarding continued support and the use of City.
owned property for a permanent museum facility.
Moved by Ranua/Roalman.to 1)authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement A-01-90-CC(34)-2,Councilmembers
Pinard and Reiss absent) with the Children's Museum which extends the lease of their present site, and
includes a contribution of$8,600 to assist with museum staff during 1991-92,and 2) to direct staff to evaluate
the feasibility of using City-owned property as a permanent location for the Children's Museum, including
referral of the museum request to various other interested parties as recommended.
C-11 1991 CHIP SEAL PROJECT (File No.91-27)
Moved by Rap /Roalman (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss absent), to approve plans and
specifications of 1991 Chip Seal Coat Project,City Plan No. R-04A,estimated to cost$175,000;authorize staff
to advertise for bids,and authorize City Administrative Officer to award a contract if the lowest responsible
bid is within engine's estimate as recommended.
C-12 BIA FUNDING REQUEST(File No.432)
Council considered a request for matching funds from the Business Improvement Association (BIA) in the
amount of$6,755.50 for the creation of forty banners to be hung within the public-right-of-way in the downtown
area.
At the request of staff, the recommendation was amended to read "—approve funding and authorize staff to
negotiate and the CAO to execute an agreement_".
After brief discussion, moved by Ramp/Roalman (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pivard and Reiss absent) to 1)
approve funding in the amount of$6,75550 from the Community Promotion Program to the BIA for one-half
of the total cost($13,511)of constructing forty decorative banners,and 2)authorize staff to negotiate and CAO
to execute an agreement with the BIA guaranteeing construction and maintenance of the banners for five years.
City Council Minutes Page 4
Tuesday,June 18, 1991 -7:00 p.m.
C-13 WHALE ROCK COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING (File No.911)
Moved by Rao Roalman (3-0-2, Coundlmembers Pinard and Reiss absent), to receive and file the agenda
for the Whale Rods Commission annual meeting to be held June 19, 1991.
A..._ COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
No Council Liaison Reports offered by Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. SEWER USE ORDINANCE (File No.526)
Council held a public hearing to consider revising the City's Sewer Use Ordinance in accordance with the
requirements of the National Pretreatment Program as identified under the Code of Federal Regulations.
Bill Hetland. Utilities Director, introduced John Moss. Wastewater Treatment Manager, who reviewed the
agenda report with the recommendation that Council introduce the ordinance to print amending the City's
Sewer Use Ordinance as recommended.
Mayor Donin declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against the proposed ordinance. Mayor
nin declared the public hearing dosed.
Moved by Roalman/Ranna.to introduce Ordinance No.1195(3-0-2,Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss absent)
to print amending the City's Sewer Use Ordinance as recommended.
2. APPEAL-2994 HIGUERA STREET (File No.407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Glen Johnston of an action by the Planning Commission
denying a use permit request to modify the San Luis Mobilehome Park, a nonconforming use at 2994 South
Higuera between Elks Lane and Prado Road.
Moved by Rapna/Roalman,to continue this item without discussion to date certain,Tuesday,July 16,1991,at
the request of the appellant. Motion carried (3-0-2,Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss absent).
3. APPEAL- 1023 MARSH STREET (File No.407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Joe Ramirez of a decision by the Architectural Review
Commission to deny changes to approved plans,for a carwash remodel at 1023 Marsh Street (Sunset North
Carwash).
Moved by Roalman/Rama.to continue this item without discussion to Tuesday,July 16,1991,at the request
of the appellant Motion carried (3-0-2,Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss absent).
4. MINOR SUBDIVISION- IRIS &GEORGE STREETS (File No.411)
Council held a public hearing to consider the Subdivision Hearing OiLcei's recommendation to approve a
tentative map for Minor Subdivision MS 91-025 crating two lots,with exceptions to lot area,width and depth,
from one lot located between George and Iris Streets near Ruth Street Richard Steele,property owner.
Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation
that Council adopt a resolution approving the tentative map for Minor Subdivision MS 91-025 including
exceptions subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
City Council Minutes Page 5
Tuesday,dune 18,1991 -7:00 p.m.
Richard Steele.the applicant,spoke in support of the project.
John Evans. 1136 George Street,spoke in support
Mark Can 2030 Rachel Street,spoke in support
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Roalman/&Rm to adopt Resolution No.6990 (34-2,Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss absent)
approving the tentative map for Minor Subdivision MS 91-025, including exceptions, subject to findings and
condition as recommended.
Moved by Ramm/Roahnan, staff directed to include rezoning procedures in the Land Use Element Update.
Motion carried (3-0.2, Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss absent).
S. 1991-92 PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE GRANTS-IN-AID (File No. 1041)
Council held a public hearing to consider the 1991-92 Promotional Coordinating Committee Grants-in-Aid
requests for 18 organizations.
PCC PCC PCC
90/91 91/92 91/92 COUNCIL
AGENCY ADOPTED REQUESTS RECOMM, APPROVED
Children's Creative Project • $ 8,000 $ 8,000 $ 81000
Pacific Repertory Opera $ 29400 3,000 3,000 3,000
Mystick Srewe of Carnival • 4,000 41- -0-
Cuesta College Art Gallery 2,400 4,900 4,100 4,100
Cuesta College Portraits in Music 850 a -)-
San Luis Vocal Arts Ensemble 3,500 4,000 4,000 4,000
San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival 6,500 7,000 79000 7,000
Gold Coast Chorus 3,000 " p -)-
Arts Council of SLO County 4,650 11,731 3,931 3,931
San Luis Obispo County Band 2,500 4,000 3,200 3,200
Music and Arts for Youth (M-A.Y.) 3,500 4,000 3,800 3,800
ARTernatives,a Visual Arts Forum 6,000 16,800 5,000 5,000
San Luis Obispo Art Association 7,000 7,500 7,500 7,500
SLO County Youth Symphony 3,000 5,000 3,500 3,500
Cal Poly on behalf of Cal Poly Arts 3,260 3,500 3,S00 3,5W
La Fiesta De San Luis Obispo 5,000 5,000 5,000 51000
San Luis Obispo Little Theatre 6,000 15,000 10,000 10,000
San Luis Obispo County Symphony $ 6,500 $ 7.000 S 7.000 $ 7.000
Subtotal $66,060 $110,431 $ 78,531 $ 78,531
Reserve 8.940
TOTALS 87 4 1
• Did not request funding for 1990-91
Did not request funding for 1991-92
Alison Lloyd. Administrative Analyst, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council 1)
consider recommendations from the Promotional Coordinating Committee for Grants-in-Aid funding which
includes a request to reappropriate$8,940 remaining in the 1990-91 budget and determine the appropriate levels
of City support for 1991-92;and,2)adopt a resolution authorizing staff to develop and execute agreements with
each Grants-in-Aid recipient as outlined in Exhibit"A"in the staff report and include any modifications made
by Council during the public hearing this evening.
City Council Minutes Page 6
Tuesday,June 18, 1991 -7.00 p.m.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Dan Petoway. Chairman of the Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC),spoke in support
Allsa Sil with the Youth Symphony,spoke in support
Joseph K,asuarowitz.spoke in support of the Krewe Carnival.
Marge Castle.representing the tattle Theatre,spoke in support
Ms. Gardini.with SLO ARTernatives,spoke in support.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing nosed.
Atter brief discussion, moved by Roalman/Rappa (3.0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss absent) to
reappropriate$8,940 remaining in 1990-91, and adopt Resolution No. 6991 authorizing staff to develop and
execute Agm meats Nos.A-6"1-CA through A4W-91-CA for each Gants-in-Aid recipient as recommended in
Exhibit W.
Moved by Rappa/Roalman that the Promotional Coordinating Committee prepare appropriate criteria for the
reserve funds and return to Council for approval. Motion carried unanimously(3-0-2,Councilmembers Pinard
and Reiss absent).
6. ADOPTION OF 1991-93 FINANCIAL PLAN AND 1991-92 BUDGET (File No.233)
Council held a public hearing to consider approval of the 1991-93 Financial Plan and appropriation of flmds
for the 1991-92 Fiscal Year (continued from 4/29/91,5/13/91,5/29/91,6/6/91,and 6/11/91).
John Dunn.City Administrative Officer,gave some brief introductory remarks about the budget
Bill Stader. Finance Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt the
resolution approving the 1991-93 Financial Plan and appropriating the funds as recommended in the staff
report He then briefly reviewed the major changes to date.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Monty Lukott:BIA Administrator,urged the Council to review their funding requests and approve the increase
as requested.
Gary Fowler. 777 Mill Street, urged the Council not to support any new hires during the two year budget
pis.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Councilwoman Rappg clarified that the BIA issue amendments were being included and she could support the
budget
Councilman Roalman agreed and urged support
Mayor Dunin stated that he could vote to support the budget although he would have liked the full Council to
be present He also stated that he was still uncomfortable with several issues in the budget,but would deal with
them individually as they arose.
After brief discussion,moved by Rapua/Roalmanto adopt Resolution No.6992(3.)-2,Councilmembers Pinard
and 111m absent) approving the 1991-93 Financial Plan and appropriating funds as recommended.
City Council Minutes Page 7
Tuesday,June 18,1991 -7:O0 p.m.
BUSINESS ITEMS
7. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.(File No.91-04)
Council considered plans and specifications for"Sidewalk Improvement Project:Santa Barbara Street-Church
Street to Morro Street," City Plan No. R4013; engineer's estimate $13,068 (Original Project) and $13,233
(Alternate) (continued from 9/19/90,4/3/91,5/7/91,and 5/21/91).
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Sherry White.owner of the property,asked for clarification.
Atter brief discussion,moved by Ranna/Roalmonto support an alternative for a separated sidewalk,approve
plans and specifications,authorized stats to advertise for bids and authorize the CAO to award the contract
if the lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate. Motion carried (3-0-2,Councilmembers Pinard
and Reiss absent).
& BROAD STREET ANNEXATION EIR SERVICES (File No.441)
Council considered consultant services for the Broad Street Annexation Environmental Impact Report.
After brief discussion, moved by Roalman/Rama to continue this item without discussion to date certain
Tuesday,July 2,1991. Motion.carried (3-0-2,Councilmembers Pinard and XqIU absent).
9. CITY/POLY HOUSING STUDY(File No.425)
Council considered a joint City/Cal Poly Student Housing Preference Study.
Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation
that Council approve the selection of MPC&Associates as the consultant to conduct the study and authorize
the Mayor to execute the contract,not to exceed$74,000 with the cost to be shared equally by the City and Cal
Poly.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Brett Crossurged against approval; he felt it would be a waste of tax payer's dollars.
After brief discussion,moved by Ranna/Dunin to approve the selection of MPC&Associates as recommended.
Motion failed (2-1-2, Councilmember Roaiman voting no, Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss absent).
Moved by Ranna/Roalman to continue this item to date certain Tuesday, July 2, 1991. Motion carried
unanimously (3-0-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Reiss absent).
COMMUNICATIONS
No communications were offered by Council or staM
9:1.5 pm.There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting
to Monday,June 24, 1991,at 12.-10 Noon.
APPROVED.
PV jb Pam Voges,City Clerk
MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY,JUNE 24, 1991 - 12:00 NOON
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM -CITY HALL-990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA Draft Minutes
to be approved
at Council Meeting
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: Vice-Mayor BID Roalman,Councilmembers Penny Rappa,Jerry Reiss and Mayor Ron
Dunin
Absent: Councilwoman Peg Pinard
City Staff
Present: John Dunn,City Administrative Officer,Sen Hampian,Assistant City Administrative
Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas,
Community Development Director,Dave Romero,Public Works Director,Jan Di Leo,
Long Range Planner
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment was offered.
'�-.._.. BUSINESS ITEMS
1. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMIIITEE (File No. 123-1)
Council considered the formation of a Bicycle Advisory Committee.
John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, briefly reviewed the agenda report stating that the Council, at its
meeting of May 7,1991,directed that a technical committee be formed to address various issues raised at that
meeting regarding future use of bicycles in the City. Suggestions were that the committee reexamine the
adopted 1985 Bicycle Facility Plan; review public testimony and concerns from that meeting; examine the
appropriate relationship of desired bikeways to the Draft Circulation Element;define desired specific direction
for bikeways program; and, prepare a recommendation to the City Council. Suggestions as to whom should
be on the committee included representation from 1) Planning Commission, 2) Parks and Recreation
Commission,3) Chamber of Commerce,4) Sierra Club,5) Citizen's Planning Alliance,6) Citizens for Quality
Neighborhoods,7)San Luis Obispo Land Conservancy,8)Business Improvement Association,9)San Luis Area
Coordinating Council,10)bicycle organizations,and 11) other appropriate organizations as may be suggested
by Council.
Councilman Roalman suggested that the City could have two committees. One committee would be principally
bicyclists who could look at specific projects requiring under$10,000. The second committee would look at
larger, long range planning issues while more controversial, more expensive (greater than $10,000) projects
would come back to the City Council.
Councilman Reiss suggested using the Eugene,Oregon approach.
Councilwoman Rauna reminded the Council that there was already an adopted Bicycle Facilities Plan and she
would like to see emphasis not on funding, but on the prioritization of projects already identified She
suggested the committee look at the plan and amend if necessary by bringing recommendations to the Council.
She would also like to see a time schedule as part of it
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Mayor Danin asked for public comment.
Myles O'Kelly.8615 Los Osos Valley Road,supported having City staff members on the committee as well as
members of the Planning Commission.
Julie Millsau spoke in support of the Eugene,Oregon committee approach. She said that in Santa Cruz the
committee puts out advance information on new projects which is very educational as well.
Pete Redmond.a San Luis Obispo resident,suggested that the committee be comprised of people both who use
the streets as well as people who would like to ride their bikes.
Evie Moran,a bicyclist,spoke in support of more independent bikeways.
Edmund Rabunkski.Cooper Drive,also supported the Eugene program and felt someone from the Air Quality
Control Board should also be a member.
David Morrow.with the Air Quality Control Board,also spoke in support of a committee of bicycle users.
Jim Merkel 392 Pismo Street,hoped the committee would look at education,advertisements, quantifying air
quality,and creating a balanced yet diverse committee. He encouraged a review of priorities and hoped that
the committee could meet at least twice a month.
Wayne Williams,a bicyclist and resident on Hermosa Way,urged that a small committee be formed; he felt
more could be accomplished by a small committee.
Dale Sutton. Sidney Street,also supported a smaller committee.
After discussion,moved by RaMR/Roalman that Council approve an Ad Hoc Committee to be modeled after
the Eugene,Oregon approach,and appoint a Council Subcommittee for recommendations as to the selection
of the committee after appropriate standard advertising;the committee would be charged with 1) prioritization
and recommendation of amendments to the 1985 Bicycle Facilities Plan to be brought back for Council approval
as may be necessary;2) review of funding opportunities,including Proposition 116 and others;and 3) evaluate
the need for a permanent bicycle or alternate transportation committee. Motion carried unanimously (4-0-
1,Councilwoman Pinard absent).
Moved by Rapua/Reiss to appoint Mayor Dunin and Councilman Roalman as the Council Subcommittee
Liaison. Motion carried unanimously (4-0-1,Councilwoman Pinard absent).
2. OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (File No. 123-1)
Council considered the composition and appointment of an Open Space Advisory Committee.
Arnold]oars.Community Development Director,briefly reviewed the agenda report and introduced Jan Di Leo,
Long Range Planner.
Jan Di Leo then reviewed the report with the recommendation that Council 1) approve in concept the creation
of an Open Space Element Advisory Committee composed of individuals from a) the Parks and Recreation
Commission, b) the Planning Commission, c) the Architectural Review Commission,d) local neighborhoods,
e) outside-the-City like major property owners, f) business, and g) community groups; and 2) request the
Community Development Department work with these groups to garner nominees after which time the City
Council would maim its appointments.
Mavor Dunin asked for public comment.
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Monday,June 24,1991 - 12 Noon
Carla Sanders, representing the Citizen's Planning Alliance, urged that the Sierra Club be included as a
committee member.
Jim Merkel 392 Pismo Street, spoke in support of having a Sierra Club member on the committee;
biological/ecological members should also be included.
Janet Rourakis,speaking on behalf of herself,expressed concern about the update process. She was concerned
that a process be more than just to educate,but to advocate,preservation of open space. She felt it was critical
that prior to workshops, committee hearings, etc. that the Council provide real direction and identify any
specific concerns prior to the formation of a committee.
Don Smith.Vista Lago,spoke in support of the comments by Mrs. Kourakis.
Mayor Dunin expressed concern about hiring a consultant in addition to an Open Space planner.
After discussion, moved by Ranna/Dunin, to approve the staff recommendation (Option #1) to approve in
concept the creation of an Open Space Element Advisory Committee composed of individuals from the Parks
and Recreation Commission,Planning Commission,ARC,local neighborhoods,major property owners outside
the City,business members,community groups and other organizations which might be interested,but that no
outside consultant would be used.
After additional discussion,motion withdrawn.
Atter additional discussion concerning composition of the committee, moved by Raona/Dunin to approve
Option#1 with the understanding that the committee members include community groups and organizations
(4-0-1,Councilwoman Pinard absent). Staff directed to come back with recommendations for appointment by
the Council.
2:10 p.m.There being no farther business to come before the City Council,Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting
to Tuesday,June 25,L991,at 7:00 pm
APPROVED-
PV;Ib Pam Voges,City Clerk
MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,JUNE 2S, 1991 -7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - CITY HALL.990 PALM STREET Craft Minutes
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA %be approved
of Cauncid Meeting
ROLL CALL S b
Councilmembers
Present: Vice-Mayor Bill Roalmen,Councilmembers Penny Rappa,Jerry Reiss and Mayor Ron
Dunin
Absent: Councilwoman Peg Pinard
City Staff
Present: John Dann,City Administrative Officer,Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative
OtHcer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas,
Community Development Director; Glen Matteson,Associate Planner
PUBLIC COMMENT
P.C1. Mary Beth Schroeder.Wilding Lane,expressed concern about R-1 neighborhoods being infiltrated by
students and thereby destroying the character of the neighborhood.
STUDY SESSION
1. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE- (File No.425)
Council considered an accelerated review schedule for reviewing the General Plan Update.
Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,briefly reviewed the agenda report stating that the City has
been working on the update of its General Plan since 1987. In April 1990, the Planning Commission sent to
the Council its preferred drag In September 1990, the Council referred the draft back to the Planning
Commission with direction to further evaluate certain topics. While the Commission had completed work on
some topics,timber review was suspended pending completion of the Council's requested economic evaluation.
Deciding the scope of that evaluation has involved the Planning Commission and the Council over the last
several months. On June 4, 1991, Council directed staff to prepare a schedule of critical steps in completing
the update including a timely review of the environmental evaluation. The City is updating the General Plan
Elements dealing with circulation housing and open space. The Housing Element Update has a State mandated
July 1,IM adoption date;all elements need to be consistent. An update of the General Plan Noise Element
and preparation of a separate Downtown Design Plan, also underway,were omitted from discussion to help
simplify the process; however,the Noise Element may be ready for adoption during the summer.
Staff was asking Council to approve the schedule,the abbreviated economic consultant services and proceed
with the update process.
Glen Matteson.Associate Planner,reviewed the accelerated review schedule and the consultant contract,stating
that Council should consider the report of A) the actions to date on the General Plan update; B) proposed
schedule for completing the update; and C) approval of a retainer-type agreement with Mundie &Associates
for economic information concerning the General Plan at a cost not to exceed$40,000.
Council expressed some concerns about whether a consultant was necessary as part of this process.
City Council Minutes Page 2
Tuesday,June 2S, 1991 -7:00 p.m.
Councilwoman Rappa urged that the schedule be moved up if possible to provide a timeline that would allow
adoption of the Open Space Element prior to November 1992,to allow sufficient time should any of the specific
Open Space projects be placed on the ballot for November 1992.
Atter general discussion,and upon Council concensus, the schedule was confirmed with amendments to the
various dates to provide for an accelerated schedule.
COMMUNICATIONS
No communications were offered by Council or stall
8:10 p.m.There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting.
APPROVED:
PV:jb Pam Voges, City Clerk