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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/21_1/1992, C-1 - MINUTES DFMEETING IN40-� STEM iDA t MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Draft Nlinu:as TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1992 -7:00 P.M. !_0 .'1�,proved SAN LUIS OBISPO VETERAN'S MEMORIAL BUILDING - 801 GRAND AVENUE, SAN LUIS OBISPO ing ROLL CALL Y Councilmembers Present: Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss, Bill Roalman and Mayor Dunin Absent: None City Staff Present: John Dunn,City Administrative Officer,Ren Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director,Bill Statler,Finance Director,Bob Neumann,Fire Chief; Ann McPike, Personnel Director, Jim Gardiner, Police Chief __..._.... PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD There were no public comments. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Pinard/Roalman' the Consent Calendar was unanimously approved as recommended by the City Administ ative Officer with the exception of C-11 as noted. C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES Moved by Pinard/Roalman (5-0),the following minutes were approved as amended. Tuesday,January 28, 1992 at 700 P.M-,and Tuesday, February 4, 1992 at 7:00 P.M. C-2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES Council considered contract pay estimates and change orders. Moved by Pinard/Roalman (5-0) to approve contract pay estimates and change orders and ordered paid as recommended. C-3 CUSTOMER SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM (File No. 173) Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance revising requirements for initiating and discontinuing water service and accepting credit cards for payment of City services as recommended. City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday,March 3, 1992 - 7:00 P.M. Moved by Pinard/Roalman (5-0), Ordinance No. 1204 was given final passage revising requirements for initiating and discontinuing water service and accepting credit cards for payment of City services as recommended. C4 LAGUNA LAKE GOLF COURSE PROJECT (File No. CP P-53L) Council considered plans and specifications for"Laguna Lake Golf Course,Well Development&Irrigation Line Replacement, City Plan No. P-53L", estimated to cost$36,500 including contingencies. Moved by Pinard/Roalman (5-0), to approve plans and specifications for "Laguna Lake Golf Course, Well Development & Irrigation Ione Replacement, City Plan No. P-53L",authorize soliciting of bids, and contract award by City Administrative Officer if the lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate as recommended. C-5 INDEPENDENT AUDIT SERVICES (File No.221) Council considered an agreement with KPMG Peat Marwick,Certified Public Accountants,to provide annual financial statement audit services for City operations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1992 at a cost not to exceed$36,000. Moved by Pinard/Roalman (5-0),to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement (A-18-92-CC) with KPMG Peat Marwick,Certified Public Accountants,to provide annual financial statement audit services for City operations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1992 at a cost not to exceed$36,000, with an option to extend services for one additional year as recommended. C-6 EIR-SALINAS RESERVOIR EXPANSION PROJECT (File No. 1104) Council considered approving a contract with Woodward-Clyde Consultants for the environmental impact report (EIR) preparation and permitting phase of the Salinas Reservoir Expansion Project estimated to cost $341,300 including contingencies. Moved by Pinard/Roalman (5-0) to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract (A-19-92-CC)with Woodward-Clyde Consultants for the environmental impact report (EIR) preparation and permitting phase of the Salinas Reservoir Expansion Project as recommended. C-7 WATER CONSERVATION UPDATE (File No. 517) Council considered rescinding the allocation and surcharge components of the 15% mandatory conservation program, to be effective for all water billing dates atter March 3, 1992. Moved by Pinard/Roalman (5-0), Resolution No. 7081 was adopted rescinding the allocation and surcharge components of the 15%mandatory conservation program,to be effective for all water billing dates after March 3, 1992 as recommended. C-8 RE-ROUTE STATE HIGHWAY 227 (File No. 1141) Council considered a request by the Business Improvement Association to re-route Highway 227 to avoid conflict with the closure of a portion of the highway during Thursday night activities. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday,March 3, 1992 -7:00 P.M. Moved by Pinard/Roalman (5-0), Resolution No. 7082 was adopted requesting Caltrans to initiate action to transfer a portion of State Route 227 to a new alignment as recommended. C-9 BIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS (File No. 123) Council considered approving the appointment of the newly elected Business Improvement Association (BIA) Board of Directors with terms to begin April 1, 1992 and ending March 31, 1994. Moved by Pinard/Roalman (5-0) to appoint Lynn Cooper, Pam Copeland,Tony Gomez,Bev Johnson,Charlie Bests,Betsey Lyon,and Terry Westrope to the Business Improvement Association (BIA) Board of Directors with terms as recommended. C-10 JOINT RECREATIONAL USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (File No. 123) Council considered re-appointing Barbara Jauregui and Christopher Guenther to the Joint Recreational Use of School District Property Committee with terms to expire March 31, 19%and March 31, 1995 respectively. Moved by Pinard/Roalman (5-0) to re-appoint to the Advisory Committee on Joi�Recreational Use of School District Property, Barbara Jauregui for the term to expire on March 31, 1996,and Christopher Guenther for the term to expire on March 31, 1995,and forwarded the recommendation to the SLCUSD Board of Trustees for concurrence as recommended. C-11 URBAN STREAM RESTORATION GRANT (File No. 596) Council considered approving a joint application with Central Coast Salmon Enhancement, Inc.,for an Urban Streams Restoration Program Grant which names the City of San Luis Obispo as a grant co-sponsor. Moved by Pinard/Roalman (5-0) to continue this item without further discussion to the next available meeting at the request of Mayor Dunin. C-12 RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (File No. 182) Council considered approving a Risk Management Program for the City of San Luis Obispo. Moved by Pinard/Roalman (5-0), Resolution No. 7083 was adopted establishing a written Risk Management Program for the City of San Luis Obispo as recommended. C-13 SEISMIC SAFETY CORRECTIONS (File No.707) Council considered seismic safety structural corrections to City buildings. Moved by Pluard/Roalman (5-0) to 1) receive and file the summary reports submitted by Howard F.Stup & Associates on structural corrections; 2) approve deferring structural corrections to the attic and roof at City Hall;3) approve transferring$200,000 allocated for structural corrections at City Hall from the capital outlay fund control account to the general fund unappropriated balance;and 4) appropriate$30,500 in the buildings program operating budget to complete non-structural corrections as recommended. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, March 3, 1992 -7.00 P.M. C-14 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION Council considered a resolution of appreciation for David F. Romero,Public works Director,for his 35+ years of service to the City of San Luis Obispo. Moved by Pinard/Roalman, Resolution of Appreciation No.7084 (5-0) was adopted for David F. Romero as recommended. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS There were no Council Liaison Reports. BUSINESS ITEM _._..._...._._ W............ Moved by Rapp/Pinard to take items 2, 3, and 4 out of order and discuss them first. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Anneal - 1673 La Vineda (File No.407) Council held a public hearing to consider a public hearing to consider an appeal by Mac Short of an Architectural Review Commission action requiring a 20' setback from riparian vegetation for a house located at 1673 La Vineda; Mac Short,applicant. Moved by Rauua/Pinard this item was continued without discussion to date certain Tuesday,March 17, 1992. 3. TENTATIVE MAP -TRACT 2090 (File No.410) Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommendation to approve the tentative map for Tract No.2090 creating an 18-unit condominium conversion on the north side of Southwood Drive,west of Johnson Avenue (1330 Southwood Drive); R-2PD-zone;John Atiya, subdivider. Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution to approve the tentative map for Tract No. 2090, subject to findings and conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Jerry Michael, representing the applicant, supported the staff recommendation. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Rauna/Reiss.Resolution No.7085 was adopted (5-0)approving the tentative map for Tract No.2090, subject to findings and conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission and as amended by the City Council. 4. TRANSPORTATION PERMIT FEES (File No. 109) Council held a public hearing to consider amending transportation permit fees in order to bring them into compliance with AB 1849. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, March 3, 1992 -7.00 P.M. Bill Staffer.Finance Director,briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution amending the permit fees as recommended. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against the proposed fees. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Reiss/Pinard, Resolution No. 7086 was adopted (5-0) amending the transportation permit fees as recommended. 1. SEXUAL ORIENTATION NON-DISCRIMINATION ORDINANCE (File No. 626) Council considered alternatives concerning a sexual orientation non-discrimination ordinance, including a recommendation by the Human Relations Commission to initiate such an ordinance. Ann McPike.Personnel Director,reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council 1)consider the recommendation from the Human Relations Commission (HRC) concerning the ordinance and the alternatives as proposed by the HRC;and 2) take an action or provide staff with follow-up direction as deemed appropriate. She then reviewed the background on the issue and subsequent action taken by the Human Relations Commission to endorse an ordinance to prohibit sexual orientations. She provided four alternatives for the Council to review which included 1) approve the recommendation of the HRC to consider the adoption of a comprehensive ordinance prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment,housing, business establishments and practices,City facilities and services,educational institutions,and direct staff to return to the next regular Council meeting with the proposed ordinance; 2) direct stats to return with a proposed ordinance to ban sexual orientation discrimination in employment only; 3) adopt a resolution affirming a City policy of non-discrimination against persons based on sexual orientation by amending the City's Affirmative Action Policy to include sexual orientation as a protected class; and 4) make no formal recommendations but await state and/or federal legislation prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and reaffirmed the City's opposition to discrimination. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. DanaBelmont President of Gay&Lesbian Alliance,spoke in support of an ordinance banning discrimination. Melody DeMeritt,848 Mission,spoke in support of an ordinance. Stephan Lamb. an Administrator at Cal Poly,supported an ordinance. Kristen Hazard, 103 Chorro St,spoke in support of the ordinance. Martie Schmidt. 1332 Pismo St, spoke in support of the ordinance. Mary Reneau. 1005 Tamers Dr, Oceano, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Katherine Moon,431 Lawrence Dr.,spoke in support of an ordinance. Marti Fast, P.O. Box 7157, Halcyon,spoke in support of the ordinance. City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, March 3, 1992 -7:00 P.M. Sherri Foster.940 Rose Court, Grover City,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Linda Barra. 1351 Peach St. and a member of the Personnel Board, spoke in support of an ordinance. Robert Lewin, 1332 Pismo St, spoke in support of an ordinance. Bob Gunter.3978 Sunrose Lane,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Victor Barbosa. P.O. Box 744,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Carol Beller. 1497 15th SL,Los Osos, spoke in support of an ordinance. Gael Humphrey. P.O. Box 5828,spoke in support of an ordinance. Sue Davis.967 Broad, spoke in support of an ordinance. Dave Redel.6160 Parkhill Rd.,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Kirk Stenvall. 1399 S.Ah SL, Oceano, spoke in support of an ordinance. Lynn Grizzard, P.O. Box 135, spoke in support of an ordinance. Gave Benson. 1710 Lima Dr., spoke in support of an ordinance. Peariie Shinlev, 19 S.Tassajara,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Kelly Andrews,303 Del Mar Court, spoke in support of an ordinance. Beverly Reed. 1338 8th St., Los Osos, spoke in support of an ordinance. Rev.William Davenport 3057 S. Higuera #17, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Damon Skaggs.555 Ramon Dr., spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Rev. Robert Kincaid. Cambria, spoke in support of an ordinance. Douglas Boersma.902 Peach SL,spoke in opposition os an ordinance. Debra Heumann,8855 San Gregorio,Atascadero, spoke in support of an ordinance. Eveline Blanchette.8855 San Gregorio, Atascadero, spoke in support of an ordinance. Hugo Sanchez.902 Peach St.,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Felma Cotton. 1033 Swazey, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Walter Rheingans,3960 S. Higuera #55,spoke in support of an ordinance. Mike Hughes.9359 Musselman,Atascadero, spoke in support of an ordinance. Albion Bloom.890 Osos St., spoke in support of an ordinance. Donald Bolton.2548 Oceanview Pl., Los Osos, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Z City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday,March 3, 1992 -7:00 P.M. Ryan Wilson, P.O. Box 3313,spoke in support of an ordinance. Mark Swain,460 Lincoln St., spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Rev. Randy Lester, P.O. Box 3313, spoke in support of an ordinance. Bob Bowers.2201 Lawton, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. 9:00 P.M. Mayor Dunin declared a recess. 9:15 P.M. City Council reconvened; all Councilmembeis present Cal Massey.3958 Sanrose Lane,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Marc Carnohan, 1456 Tanglewood Court,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Tim Morbitzer. 1808 Oceanaire Dr., spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Betty Owen. P.O. Box 3313, spoke in support of an ordinance. Deanne Goodwin, P.O. Box 3313, spoke in support of an ordinance. David Parra, P.O. Box 13557, spoke in support of an ordinance. Scott Mason.Fremont#334, Cal Poly, spoke in support of an ordinance. Carroll Leslie. 1202 8th St., Los Osos,spoke in support of an ordinance. James Mendenhall, 1908 Redwood Dr., spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Arnold Stone. P.O. Box 3313, spoke in support of an ordinance. Betty DePaul. 884 Robin Circle, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Hank Alberts, representing the ACLU, spoke in support of an ordinance. Rita Stone, P.O. Box 3313, spoke in support of an ordinance. Richard Hadeen, 108 Del Norde Way, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. John Mack 3860 S. Higuera#194,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Jeo Laurita.473 Ramona,spoke in support of an ordinance. Archie Lux.618 A Felton Way, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Carl Moy.2419 Laniat Dr.,Los Osos, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Abraham Valencia. 1760 23rd St., spoke in support of an ordinance. Sergio Reyes, 1147 14th SL, Los Osos, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Paul Valencia, 1760 23rd SL, spoke in support of an ordinance. e-l-7 City Council Meeting Page 8 Tuesday, March 3, 1992 -7:00 P.M. Steve Slofleld.500 Charles Dr., spoke in opposition of an ordinance. David Friend.555 Ramona Dr. #132,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Darrell Blankenship, 1299 11th St.,Los Osos, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Sherry Sudbury, 1121 Orcutt Rd. #49,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Irene Egan.3960 S. Higuera Sp. 72,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Georee Brudney,68 Contents Court,spoke in support of an ordinance. Sandra Blankenship. 1299 Bth SL, Los Osos,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Mathew Perry. 180 Broad SL, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Roper Keech.2080 See Canyon,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Lloyd Root.762 Lincoln, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Jim Boyd 1202 Pismo St., spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Bob Ward.2100 Andre Ave.,Los Osos,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Rick Huddleston.770 Peach Apt C, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Bob Illmann.1186 7th SL, Los Osos,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Frank Randise.755 Buckley Rd, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. David Perez 1247 Vista del Lago, spoke in support of an ordinance. Dr. Audrey Mertz.2330 Tierra Dr., Los Osos, spoke in support of an ordinance. Gary McCurn P.O. Box 716,Avila Beach,spoke in support of an ordinance. William Pate. 5776 Tamarisk Way, spoke in support of an ordinance. Beth PiepenbuM,5910 El Piepenburg, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Kelly Condron. 1080 Capistrano, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Jan Perez.656 Toro St., spoke in support of an ordinance. Stewart Clyde. 1049 Higuera SL, spoke in support of an ordinance. Louise Heisler.499 Ash St., Los Osos, spoke in support of an ordinance. Duane Sumrall,334 Margarita Ave., spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Cathy LindouisL P.O. Box 843, Santa Margarita, spoke in support of an ordinance. Rachel Hervey.9215 Tassajara Creek Rd., spoke in support of an ordinance. City Council Meeting Page 9 Tuesday,March 3, 1992 -7:00 P.M. Sharon Mesker.777 Nell St. #12, spoke in support of an ordinance. Jim Dunan, 1160 Marsh SL, spoke in support of an ordinance. John Payton.3380 Sequoia, spoke in support of an ordinance. Julia Thomas.8730 Curbaril Ave., spoke in support of an ordinance. Robin Thomas.8730 Curbaril Ave.,spoke in support of an ordinance. Greg Millett 1048 Lily Lane,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Rabbi Harry Manholi: 1384 Cavalier Lane,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Victoria Troutman. P.O. Boa 445, San Miguel,spoke in support of an ordinance. Anno O'Connor, 962 Pacific St.,Morro Bay,spoke in support of an ordinance. Zeena Wathen,4403 Poinsetta, spoke in support of an ordinance. Deanna Constable. P.O. Boz 12204,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Steve Wathen.4403 Poinsetta, spoke in support of an ordinance. Ted Mort 646 Church SL,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Paul Richter. 123 Casa SL#B, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Michelle Ocken.3101 Rockview, spoke in support of an ordinance. Dr.Norman Murphy.2480 Santa Ysabel, spoke in support of an ordinance. Michael Christ 826 Allison Court, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Ms. Coslavar.spoke in support of an ordinance. Jan Bradford. P.O. Box 600,spoke in support of an ordinance. Paul Wolff.3128 Spring Court, spoke in support of an ordinance. Susan Scofield.500 Charles Dr.,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Nancy Roberts. 1234,N. Del Mar,Fresno, spoke in support of an ordinance. Wayne McCaughan. San Luis Obispo,spoke in support of an ordinance. Crissa Hewitt.69 Benton Way,spoke in support of an ordinance. Gordon Hansen,862 Foothill Blvd., spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Michael Pitchvinspoke in support of an ordinance. Bruce Smith,560 Avila Rd.,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. City Council Meeting Page 10 Tuesday,March 3, 1992 -7:00 P.M. Teresa Wright.spoke in support of an ordinance. Thomas Erno. 1005 Jane Dr.,spoke in opposition of an ordinance. John Garrison.212 Larchmont,Arroyo Grande, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. David Hannings, 1904 Broad,spoke in support of an ordinance. Robert Porter. spoke in support of an ordinance. Rose Hollis. 1771 13th St, Los Osos, spoke in support of an ordinance. Claudia Tantum, P.O. Boa 2302,Atascadero, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Jenny Chadwell. 1351 Los Olivos, Los Osos, spoke in support of an ordinance. Mars Sutteromspoke in opposition of an ordinance. Richard Kreisa,spoke in support of an ordinance. David Smiley.2362 Leona Ave,spoke in support of an ordinance. MarvKay MaGagospoke in support of an ordinance. Gary Yeralspoke in support of an ordinance. Charles Harding. spoke in support of an ordinance. Santos Ronoz 410 Corridor, spoke in support of an ordinance. Sarah Bushed, spoke in opposition of an ordinance. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. After brief discussion,moved by Reiss/Pinard to reaffirm the City's opposition to discrimination of any kind. Motion carried unanimously. After additional discussion,moved by Reiss/Pinard to take no formal action on the matter at this time. Motion carried (3-2,Councilmembers Rappa and Roalman voting no). Councilman Roalman stated he supported the HRC's recommendation. Councilwoman RaM S stated she supported realFn-mation of the City's policy but could not support taking no action at all. 12:35 A.M. there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Monday, March 9, 1992 at 830 A.M. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: Pam Voges, City Clerk PV:cm -1�Q DRAFT MINUTES CLOSED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1992 -630 P.M. Cra(';- Klinu eS COUNCIL CHAMBERS -CITY HALL-990 PALM STREET 1. SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ??rOvec 4ii:cuncl IMeering ROLL CALL T -a 1-9 a Councilmembers Present: Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss, Bill Roalman, and Mayor Dunn Absent: None City Stag Present: John Dunn,City Administrative Officer,Ren Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer, Ann McPike, Personnel Director 630 P.M. Council held a closed session to discuss Employee Association negotiations. 7:00 P.M. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting. Pam Voges, City Clerk MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1992 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL- 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss, Bill Roalman and Mayor Dunin Absent- city Staff Present: John Dunn,City Administrative Officer;Ren Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, Pam Voges, City Clerk, 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 Hossli,Administrative Analyst City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, March 17, 1992 -7:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD P.C.1. Betty Owen submitted additional educational materials concerning the gay and lesbian discrimination issue and urged the Council to direct staff to develop an educational program for the City of SLO. Council indicated allowing private parties an opportunity to work on this issue first. P.C.2. John French submitted a letter into the record urging the Council to appoint a task force to review all City construction and building standards and to evaluate the cost and benefit of all new standards and ordinances. Staff directed to review and report on the list of suggestions. P.C3. Dana Belmonte urged the Council to direct stats to forma task force to develop an educational gay and lesbian anti-discrimination program and appoint a gay/lesbian liaison person to work with the City. P.C.4. Jim Duean also supported development of a gay and lesbian anti/discrimination educational program. No action taken. P.C.S. Hugh Vosti also urged some action on the gay rights issue. No action taken. P.C.6. Keith Gurnee expressed concerns about the open space process specifically the use of the facilitator and urged the Council to review the status of the program and the committee. He also suggested the City explore purchase of property on the southern limits of the City (Pereira Property) with City open space funds to preserve this land as a greenbelt to the City. CAO directed to report back on status of open space program and stating. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Raooa/Roalman the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved as recommended by the City Administrative Officer with the exception of C-2, C-3,C4,C-5, C-0, C-10, C-15 and with the addition C-17 (5- 0). C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES Moved by Raoga/Roalman (5-0) the following minutes were approved as amended. Monday, February 24, 1992 at 830 A.M.; and Tuesday, February 25, 1992 at 7:00 P.M. C-2 CORP YARD EXTERIOR PAINTING (File No. CP S-28X) Council considered plans and specification for "Corporation Yard Exterior Painting, city Plan No. S-28X". estimated to cost $60,000 including contingencies. Mayor Dunin expressed concern that this project be deferred in light of the budget constraints. Moved by Dunin/Pinard, project deferred until the next budget cycle. Motion carried unanimously. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, March 17, 1992 -7.00 P.M. C-3 UTILITY TRENCH REPAIR (File No. CP S-14A) Council considered plans and specification for the "1992 Utility Trench Repair Project, City Plan No. S-14A", estimated to cost $70,182 including contingencies. Mayor Dunin again expressed similar concerns that the project be deferred. After brief discussion,moved by Raupa/Roalman to approve the plans and specifications as recommended by the City Administrative Officer and approved the contract award (A-22-92-CC). Motion carried (4-1, Councilwoman Pinard voting no). C4 SINSHEIMER STADIUM LIGHTS PER REPLACEMENT (File No.CP S-20Y) Council considered plans and specifications for "Sinsheimer Stadium Lights Replacement, City Plan No. S- 20Y",estimated to cost$40,000 including contingencies. Atter brief discussion, moved by Roalman/Raona (5-0) to approve specifications for "Sinsheimer Stadium Lights Replacement, City Plan No. S-20Y", authorize the soliciting of bids, and contract award (A-23-92-CC) by the City Administrative Officer if the lowest bid is within the engineer's cost estimate as recommended. C-5 RFP- HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES (File No.544) Council considered a draft contract and specification for a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the acquisition of two (2) heavy duty transit vehicles estimated to cost$210,000 each. Brief discussion was held regarding how soon cleaner diesel might be available. After brief discussion, moved by Dunin/Randa (5-0) to approve the draft contract (A-24-92-CC) and specifications for the acquisition of two heavy duty transit vehicles and authorize the soliciting of Requests for Proposals as recommended. C-6 RECREATION CENTER COMPLETION (File No. 823) Council considered the appropriation of$92,9(10 from Parkland Development Fund to Parkland Improvement Project for completion of the rehabilitation of the Recreation Center. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment Roy HamtT.569 Lawrence Drive,was concerned about the number of additional expenses from that which was originally approved by Council. Councilman Reiss also felt the number of change orders were excessive. After discussion, moved by Roalman/Rauna to appropriate $92,000. Motion failed (2-3, Councilmembers Pinard, Reiss and Mayor Dunin voting no). Moved by Reiss/Dunin,to appropriate$92,900 from the General Fund Balances rather than from the Parkland Development Fund for the asbestos abatement cost and recommended project improvements. Motion carried (3-2, Councilmembers Rappa and Roalman voting no). Upon general consensus, CAO directed to report back on the level of change orders to the project City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, March 179 1992 7:00 P.M. C-7 BROAD STREET ANNEXATION (File No. 441) Council considered approval of an amendment to the consultant service contract (A-90-91-CA) for the Broad Street Annexation environmental impact report (EIR), not to exceed an additional $9,300. Moved by Raooa/Roalman (5-0) to amend the Broad Street Annexation EIR contract (A-90-91-CA) to allow an additional 30 days for completion of the final EIR, and authorize the Finance Director to transfer$9,300 to cover the added EIR costs as recommended. C-8 URBAN STREAMS RESTORATION.GRANT (File No. 596) Council considered approval of a joint application with Central Coast Salmon Enhancement,Inc.,for an Urban Streams Restoration Program Grant which names the .City of San Luis Obispo as a grant co-sponsor (continued from 3/3/92). Moved by Rauoa/Roalman (5-0) to approve the.joint application with Central Coast Salmon Enhancement, Inc,for an Urban Streams Restoration Program Grant,and.adopted Resolution No.7087 indicating the City's agreement to be a co-sponsor on the grant as recommended. C-9 TIME EXTENSION - TRACT 1764 (File No. 410) Council considered a one-year time extension to file the final map for Vesting Tract Map No. 1764,a six-unit residential fee simple condominium project proposed at the east end of Iris Street, next to French Hospital (UN his Street); R-2,S zone; Burt Caldwell & Mike Reitkerk, subdividers. Moved by Rappa/Roalman(5-0),Resolution No.-7088("A")was adopted approving the requested one year time extension for filing thefinal map for Vesting Tract Map No. 1764, subject to all the findings and conditions of tentative map approval as recommended. . C-10 FIRE TRAINING FACILITY/ECOSLO AGREEMENT (File No.-722) Council considered a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of plans and specifications for a new Training Facility at the:Prado Road site,and modification of the rental agreement with ECOSLO for continued use as a recycling.center. John Dunn.City Administrative Officer,requested that this item be.continued one week to be discussed at,this same time as other changes at the corporation yard were considered. Moved by Ranna/Dunin (5-0),this item continued without discussion to date certain Tuesday,March 24,1992. C-11 EMERGENCY GRANT(File No. 1042) Council considered a recommendation from the Human.Relations Commission (HRC) to:award$2,000 to Aids Support Network (ASN) on behalf of HP & Company, a recovery resource center, from the Grants-In-Aid Emergency Reserve. Moved by Rappa/Roalman (5-0) to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement (A-25.92-CC) with ASN on behalf of HP & company to provide an emergency grant of.$2;000 as recommended. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, March 17, 1992 - 7.00 P.M. C-12 ALCOHOL SERVICES FUNDS (File No. 1112) Council considered a resolution opposing the Governor's proposal to divert Proposition 99 monies to non- tobacco education related activities. Moved by Ranna/Roalman (5-0),Resolution No.7089 was adopted opposing the Governor's proposal to divert Proposition 99 monies to non-tobacco education related activities as recommended. C-13 WHALE ROCK COMMISSION AGENDA (File No.921) Council considered the agenda for the Whale Rock Commission meeting of Thursday, March 26, 1992. Moved by Rama/Roalman (5-0) to receive and file the agenda for the Whale Rock Commission meeting of Thursday,March 26, 1992 as recommended. C-14 CITY FACILI'T'Y NAME CHANGE (File No.523) Council considered changing the official name of the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant (WVYTP) to City of San Luis Obispo Water Reclamation Facility. Moved by Ragpa/Roalman(5-0),Resolution No.7090 was adopted changing the name of the City's Wastewater Treatment Facility to City of San Luis Obispo Water Reclamation Facility as recommended. C-15 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER DESIGN SERVICES (File No. 854) Council considered the approval of funding of$115,000 for preliminary design services for the Performing Arts Center. Councilman Reiss questioned whether or not the $95,000 for Cal Polys advanced share for architectural services were guaranteed to be refunded in the event the project did not go through. Staff could not assure Mr. Reiss that those monies would be refundable. After brief discussion, moved by Dunin/Roalman to (1) approve$115,000 for design services, (2) approve the architectural contract (A-26-92-CC)with Warnecke/DMJM, (3) approve$118,600 for remaining architectural services, and (4) approve an advance of$95,000 for Cal Polys share as recommended (4-1, Councilwoman Pinard voting no). C-16 SWIM CENTER IMPROVEMENTS (File No. CP S-24X) Council considered Swim Center Improvement CIP including project priorities,funding,and Hi-Rate Filtration System plans and specifications for"Swim Center Improvement Project,Media Hi-Rate Filtration System,City Plan No. S-24X", estimated to cost$84,000 without contingencies. Moved by Rapp/Roalman (5-0) to (1) approve Alternative #1 for reprioritization and funding of CIP Swim Center Improvement Projects, in order to fund the Hi-Rate Filtration System in FY 1991-92 as previously directed by Council; and (2) approve plans and specification for "Swim Center Improvement Project, Media Hi-Rate Filtration System, City Plan No. S-24X", and authorize soliciting of bids and contract award (A-27- 92-CC) by the City Administrative Officer, if lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate as recommended. City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, March 17, 1992 -7.00 P.M. C-17 TRANSIT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT (File No.542) Council considered a Transit Capital Improvement (TCI) grant application for the Multi-Modal Transit Transfer Center Project siting and preliminary engineering. Moved by Rappa/Roalman (5-0), Resolution No. 7091 was adopted committing $20,000 in 1992-93 City TDA funds to serve as a 509o' local match toward a Transit Capital Improvement (TCI) grant,and approve the local match contingent upon the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority providing a $10,000 contribution to the City as their share of the local match requirement as recommended. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS Al. PLANNING COMMISSION (File No. 123) Moved by Roalman/Pinard to appoint Brett Cross to a 1 year term expiring 3/31/93; appoint Allen Settle to a 2 year term expiring 3/31/94;and reappoint Gil Hoffman to a 4 year term expiring 3/31/96. Motion carried (4-1, Councilwoman Rappa voting no). A2. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE (File No. 123) Moved by Randa/Dunin to reappoint Jack Gatz to a 4 year term expiring 3/31/96;and appoint Barbara Gregg to a 3 year term expiring 3/31/95. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). A3. PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (File No. 123) Upon general consensus, the recommendation for the appointments of the Parks and Recreation Commission were continued without discussion to a future meeting. A4. PERSONNEL BOARD (File No. 123) Moved by Pinard/Reiss to reappoint Charles Adoff to a 4 year term expiring 3/31/96; and reappoint Dann Torrance to a 3 year term expiring 3/31/95. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). A5. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE (File No. 123) Councilman Roalman requested this item be continued for report from the Council Subcommittee and staff to provide some flexibility concerning residency requirements for the three historical districts prior to making recommendations. Upon general consensus,this item continued as suggested. A6. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (File No. 123) Moved by Reiss/Raoaa to reappoint Bruce Sievertson to a 4 year term expiring 3/31/96; and appoint Jim Homer to a 4 year term expiring 3/31/96. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday, March 17, 1992 -7.00 P.M. A7. HOUSING AUTHORITY (File No. 123) Moved by Dunin/Raotra to reappoint Leland Balatti to a 4 year term expiring 3/31/%; and reappoint Ruth Wirshup to a 4 year term expiring 3/31/%. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS A. Ron Munds.Water Conservation Coordinator,and Mayor Dunin presented Certificates of Appreciation to several businesses and individuals who participated in establishing the City's fust water conserving demonstration garden. B. Presentation was made by Ben Parker from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention to the City Council of The National Arbor Day Foundation's designation of the City of San Luis Obispo as a Tree City USA. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS There were no Council Liaison Reports. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7.00 P.M. PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT (File No.723) Council held a public hearing to determine whether a public nuisance exists at 663 Church Street, and appropriate abatement; Ilmar Peter Jackson, property owner (continued from 2/18/92). Mayor Dunin opened the Public Nuisance Abatement hearing stating that this was the time and place set to declare a public hearing in the matter of 663 Church Street. Further,he declared the public hearing open and directed the Fire Chief to present the matter before the Council. Pam Voges. City Clerk, swore in witnesses Fire Chief Bob Neumann and Fireman Matt Luchata. Chief Neumann reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution declaring a public nuisance and outlining the required abatement measures. He stated that for the past several years efforts by the Fire Department to bring the property under compliance by having it abated several times has not revolved the issue and he would again recommend that the abatement is required as a fire harard is evident Mayor Dunin asked whether the property owner or agent was present llmar Jackson asked to speak. Pam Voges. City Clerk,swore in Mr.Jackson. Mr.Jackson spoke in opposition to the abatement He felt that his property should be lett alone and he was considered about personal articles being removed without his permission. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. After brief discussion, moved by Raona/Roalman. Resolution No. 7092 was adopted (5-0) declaring a public nuisance and outlining the required abatement measures as recommended. City Council Meeting Page 8 Tuesday, March 17, 1992 - 7.00 P.M. 2. WOMEN'S SHELTER GRANT APPLICATION (File No. 1002) Council held a public hearing to consider a request by the Women's Shelter Program for City sponsorship of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application in the amount of $444,000 to purchase and remodel their shelter facility (continued from 2/18/92). Deb HossU,Administrative Analyst, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution approving the Block Grant application and the Citizen Participation Plan as recommended. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against the proposed grant. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Reiss/Pinard.Resolution No.7093 was adopted (5-0) approving the Community Development Block Grant application in the amount of$444,000 to purchase and remodel the Women's Shelter,and directed staff to forward the application to the State Department of Housing and Community Development; and approved the Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program as recommended. 3. APPEAL - 1673 LA VINEDA (File No. 407) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Mac Short of an Architectural Review Commission action requiring a 20' setback from riparian vegetation for a house located at 1673 La Vineda; Mac Short, applicant (continued from 3/3/92). i Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation to adopt a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the ARC's action. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Mike Underwood. ARC Chairman, spoke in support of the ARC's action and urged Council concurrence. Steve Poltz architect, spoke in support of the appeal. Phil Ashley.neighbor and rear property owner,urged the Council to follow its policy of requiring a 20'setback and deny the appeal. He requested the record reflect the previous litigation, vegetation removal discussions, and administrative record,as part of this hearing. Judith Whitmire. 1537 LaCita Court, supported the ARC's decision to deny the request. Mac Short. property owner, spoke in support of his appeal. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Atter brief discussion,moved by Reiss/Dunin to uphold the appeal and direct staff to return with appropriate findings and conditions. Motion carried (3-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Roalman voting no). Councilwoman Pinard felt the 20'setback was important for fire safety purposes and the riparian habitat would serve as a buffer. City Council Meeting Page 9 Tuesday, March 17, 1992 - 7:00 P.M. Upon general consensus,staff directed to bring back 20'riparian policy as to how the policy is interrupted and to clarify consistency of the policy in how its applied to new applications. Further,staff directed to clarify when and who can approve the "S" designation. 4. GP/R 1545 - 1206 & 1208/1214 PEACH STREET (File No. 407) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal of a Planning Commission's action to deny a request to amend the Lane Use Element (LUE) map and zoning map (GP/R 1545) from Medium-High Density Residential, Historical and Architectural Preservation to Office, Historical and Architectural Preservation for property located on the northwest corner of Peach and Toro Streets (1206, 1208,and 1214 Peach Street); Dan and Sue Phalen, applicants/appellants. Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's action denying the request. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Keith Gurnee. representing the property owner and appellants, spoke in support of the appeal. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Atter brief discussion,moved by Roalman/ Raooa, Resolution No.7094 was adopted (5-0) to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's action as recommended. S. GP/R 1548 - 200 FERRINI ROAD (File No. 407) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal of a Planning Commission action denying a proposal to amend the General Plan land Use Element map and rezone an 11,315 square foot lot from Low Density Residential to Medium-High Density Residential on the west side of Ferrini Road between Foothill Boulevard and North Chorro Street; Ron Shriner, applicant/appellant Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's action. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Chuck Crotser, applicant, spoke in support of his appeal. Stenhanie Valeer.348 Ferrini, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. Ben Bellefenille.226 Ferrini, spoke in.opposition. Ann Barboza.248 Ferrini, spoke in opposition. Vic Barboza spoke in opposition. Edna Scuri.2907 Ferrini, spoke in opposition. Adelle Calausi spoke in opposition. C-I -/ 9 City Council Meeting Page 10 Tuesday, March 17, 1992 - 7:00 P.M. Melvin McAlister. 691 Cerra Romauldo, spoke in opposition. Elinor Bonin spoke in opposition. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. After brief discussion,moved by Pinard/Ragpa.Resolution No.7095 was adopted (5-0) denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission's action as recommended. 6. GP/R 1537 -399 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD (File No. 462) Council held a public hearing to consider amending the General Plan Land Use Element Map and Zoning map to change the designation from Neighborhood Commercial to Low Density Residential,Special Considerations for property located at the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Tassajam Street; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution amending the General Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Low Density Residential and introduce an ordinance to print rezoning the site from C-N to R-1-S and identifying the special considerations for the basis of the overlay zone. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Dan Lambure. owner of subject property, urged that the current rezoning be retained. Dottie Connor.representing the Neighborhood Quality Committee, urged the Council to rezone the property to residential. Roy Hamff, 569 Lawrence Dr., urged the Council to retain R-1. Steve Hicks, partial owner of the property, spoke in support of the C-N zoning. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Pinard/Ranna to adopt a resolution to rezone the property from C-N to R-1. Motion failed (2-3, Councilmembers Reiss, Roalman and Mayor Dunin voting no). Moved by Reiss/Roalman to direct staff to prepare appropriate legislation supporting the Planning Commission's recommendation to rezone the property from C-N to C-N-S. Motion carried (3-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Rappa voting no). 7. WATER OFFSET PROGRAM (File No.517) Council considered a report which evaluated the water offset program. ArnoldJonas, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the report with the recommendation that Council retain the toilet retrofit/development off-set program as recommended. Councilwoman Pinard urged that there be some kind of standards and monitoring of the program. She did not believe that there was sufficient proof as is. C-i ao City Council Meeting Page IT S 7tie day, March 17, IM After discussion, moved by Raopaf Dunin to retain the ,program .as recommended.. Motion carried. (4-1; Councilmember Pinard voting.rio). Dere tieing no further business to come before the City Council, Mavor.Dunin adjourned the meeting;at 135 P MAo Tuesday, March 24; 1992 at.7:00 P.M. — - APPROVED BY COUNCIL Pam Voges PV:® I . C=r- al MEETING DATE: city of San Js OBISpo 4-2.1-92 COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT NUMB FROM: Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer - SUBJECT2 Mass Transportation Committee Changes CAO RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Receive a report regarding the status and structure of the Mass Transportation Committee. 2. Introduce an ordinance to print amending the Mass Transportation Committee (MTC) membership requirements to: (A) exempt the Cal Poly representative from term limitations and (B) replace the Human Relations Commission representative with a student representative. 3 . Direct staff to return with recommended appointments to fill the new student representative position and the existing senior citizen and business representative positions. DISCUSSION: On February 18, 1992, the City Council considered a recommendation by staff to remove the term limitation for the Cal Poly representative to the Mass Transportation Committee (MTC) . Council took no action on the recommendation and instead directed staff to address various questions related to the status and membership composition of the MTC. Attachment 1 outlines these Council questions. Recommended Modifications Consideration of these questions has given staff an opportunity to review various issues associated with the MTC. The MTC also considered these issues during their meeting of March 18 . Based on staff and MTC review, outlined below are recommendations relative to the questions raised during the February 18 Council meeting: Committee Status. The MTC is already a permanent committee; however, it is not a "permanent standing committee" , but rather a "special purpose" committee. As a permanent standing committee, City Council liaisons would be appointed to the MTC. The selection of MTC members would occur thorough the Council Liaison interview/recommendation process currently used for the other City standing committees (e.g. , the Planning Commission, ARC, etc. ) . Recommendation. The MTC recommends retaining its status as "special purpose" committee for the time being, and staff concurs with the recommendation. It' was the MTC's feeling that the current process has worked well and should not be modified until the scope Pit city of San t OBISpo COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Page 2 - MTC Changes of the committee is modified to be less "specialized" . The Committee still views itself as having a high degree of responsibility for providing specialized advice to the Transit Manager, and thus wishes to preserve the Transit Manager' s role in the process of recommending appointments to the City Council. This would be consistent with the appointment process used for other special purpose committees. However, the MTC does wish to establish more regular contact with the City Council. Thus, in lieu of formal liaisons, the MTC would like whoever the Council designates as its Regional Transit Authority delegate to serve as the MTC's primary City Council contact. Periodic attendance at MTC meetings would be encouraged to discuss regional transit activities and other issues. Membership. Although the enabling ordinance for the MTC is quite specific as to membership, in practice the appointment process has become too informal and somewhat inconsistent with the ordinance. In addition, the MTC and staff feel that the membership structure can be improved. The ordinance calls for the following membership: - One person from California Polytechnic State University - one senior citizen i - One person from the Human Relations Commission - One person from the business community - One person with technical transportation planning experience - One disabled person i - One person from the general public. In practice, there is currently no senior representation on the Committee, and the BIA Executive Director has become the "automatic" representative from the business community (without formal appointment by the Council) . In addition, the original basis for an HRC representative seems no longer as important, given the disabled person representative, and especially if a senior representative is added. With 71% of the ridership consisting of students, even with Cal Poly representation, the lack of a student representative is a noted omission. Recommendations. Staff and the MTC suggest the following membership changes: The HRC position should be replaced by a student position. I ��� ►�►i�lllll���i=���► city of san '- ,,s oBispo M aim COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Page 3 - MTC Changes A senior citizen should be appointed by Council to the Committee. A business representative should be formally appointed by Council to the Committee. Cal Poly should still be allowed to appoint its own representative without the constraints of term limitations; however, the appointment should be ratified by the City Council. A letter from Cal Poly outlining their rationale for requesting this modification is provided as Attachment 2 . Expansion of MTC Responsibilities. The Council also asked staff to consider the future role and. responsibilities of the MTC, including perhaps transitioning to an "alternative transportation commission" . Given the very specialized membership of the current MTC, a more broadly empowered "Transportation Commission" or "Alternative Transportation Commission" would in essence require a complete restructuring of the membership, or what would amount to replacing the MTC with a new advisory body. Attached is a list of possible tasks which could be assigned to such a commission and a listing of the advantages and disadvantages of establishing such a commission at this time (Attachment 3) . Recommendations. Although the eventual creation of such a commission might be beneficial, staff feels that such a change at this time would not be desirable. The MTC concurs with this, based on many of the reasons noted in Attachment 3 . Key reasons for retaining the current structure are: • A change now would dilute the very focused attention the transit and bike programs are now receiving, based on their specialized membership structures. This level of attention is very important during this time of major transit and bike. program growth. Any major change would disrupt progress. • Because transportation related staffing is now spread in several departments, it would be difficult to properly staff a commission that had responsibility for programs that cross numerous departmental lines. For example, it would not be effective for the Transit Manager to provide full staff support to such a commission, given its broader responsibilities. Thus, from a staffing perspective, the -�-3 city of san osispo COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Page 4 - MTC Changes timing would be better if and when the City consolidates its transportation related functions and related staff has an opportunity to work as a unit for a couple of years. Then, the item below could be better evaluated. Depending upon the scope of such a new commission, it could involve substantially more workload and an additional layer of development review. Therefore, the formation of such a commission should only be considered after very careful analysis. Meeting Schedule. The MTC is to meet on a quarterly basis. There have been times it has met more often, and times it has met less often (though not recently) . If the MTC's responsibilities were to substantially increase, then the committee would need to shift to monthly meetings. Recommendation. The MTC objected to a monthly or bi-monthly meeting schedule due to work related demands. Some members indicated that they would have to withdraw if the meeting schedule was expanded. Staff feels that the current schedule is adequate, but can be made more formal. First, an absolute groundrule should be that the MTC meet as needed, but no less than quarterly. Given the number of issues before the MTC, staff estimates the need for 4 - 6 meetings over the next year, and additional subcommittee meetings, as needed (subcommittees have frequently been used over the last year to assist the Transit Manager in such tasks as RFP preparation) . Second, the meeting schedule should be specifically set at the beginning of each fiscal year, as opposed to the less formal approach now used. CONCLUSION AND FOLLOW-IIP: While major changes are not recommended, the questions posed by Council have given staff the opportunity to consider improvements to the overall MTC membership and to correct existing inconsistencies. other administrative changes are planned to bring more structure to this committee to assure their input on the many transit projects and priorities currently underway. The designation of a Council contact will improve communication with the City Council. If Council concurs with the recommendations in this report, staff will return with appointment recommendations to fill the student, senior citizen, and business representative positions. Because of i �II��►►► ►uIIIiIiIi�P ►VIII city of San . ;S OBISpo COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Page 5 - MTC Changes terms expiring at the present time, the recommended changes can be made with only the HRC representative discontinuing participation earlier than expected. CONCURRENCE: The Transit Manager and the MTC concur with the recommendations in this report. Both the Human Relations Commission Chairperson and the HRC's Mass Transportation Committee representative concur with the addition of a student representative. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no significant fiscal impact associated with the staff recommendations. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Council Questions 2. Cal Poly Letter 3 . Alternative Transportation Commission Information 4. Ordinance Amendment KH:mtc.rpt I I MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Action by Council on February 18, 1992 Direct staff to return to Council in approximately one month with an evaluation to include the following: 1. Permanent - regular status for Mass Transportation Committee (or other appropriate name) 2. Revised Membership (Current member terms will be extended until final resolution is made on Committee membership makeup.) 3. Meeting Schedule 4. Impact on work program for Transit Manager 5. Future role and responsibility of Mass Transportation Committee. \mtcnte.cc ATTACHMENT 1 /1 h January 9, 1992 G LPOLY CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE L�NIVERSITY SAN Luis OBISPO, CA ',»0- Pam Voges CMC B SINE55 AFFAIRS Dr. s _N City Clerk City of San Luis Obispo 990 Palm Street Post Office Box 8100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8100 Dear Ms. Voges: I am significantly concerned to hear of your recent letter to Mr. Joseph C. Risser regarding his ineligibility to be appointed to the Mass Transportation Committee. Mr. Risser originally applied for appointment to this committee, eight years ago, as a citizen of this community to perform a dual role as community representative and as the designated representative for California Polytechnic State University. Prior to this time the University experienced a wide variety of levels of communication with this committee and coordination between the campus and the city on this important issue was intermittent. During Mr. Risser's two terms on the committee, he has served an essential role as liaison for the university to the committee and with the Transit Managers. He has been instrumental in the establishment and maintenance of the current agreement between the City and Cal Poly for SLO Transit services. Cal Poly faculty, staff, and students now account for over 70% of the ridership of the SLO Transit system and we participate significantly in the funding of the operation of the system. He has also served as Vice Chair and Chairman of the committee and represented the committee at the Area Coordinating Council's Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee. l have recently asked Mr. Risser to chair our Parking and Traffic Subcommittee (Public Safety Advisory Committee) due in part to his longterm interest and relationship with SLO Transit. This committee has as a part of its charge the responsibility to develop policy to address the Air Quality Control Board's plan for San Luis Obispo, particularly in the area of transportation control measures. Increased utilization of SLO Transit by the campus community is one of the goals that will be set and will necessitate continued quality in our communications and contractual relationship. I believe that it will best serve the City and Cal Poly to have continuity in our working relationship by maintaining a University designated member of the Mass Transportation Committee. 1 would appreciaze your consideration of reappointment of Mr. Risser as the Cal Poly Representative to the City's Mass Transportation Committee. 1 have attached his completed application for reappointment to a city advisory body for your convenience. Thank you for your consideration of the university's request. Fra T. Lebens Interim Vice President for Business Affairs Y U Enclosure JI_ ATTACHMENT 2on THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MASS TRANSPORTATION/ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Possible Scope of Responsibili ies Some or all of the programs and activities below could compose the scope of responsibilities for a Mass Transportation/Alternative Transportation Commission: 1. Transit Short and Long Range Transit Plan Development Five Year Operations Plan Implementation Service Performance Monitoring • RFP's and Contract Award Reviews (service contract, equipment, etc.) Elderly and Disabled Person Concerns (ADA implementation) Student Concerns and Cal Poly Liaison • Trolley Operations • Multi-Modal Center Planning • Transit Marketing Program • Bus Shelter/Stop Improvements 2. BiQcle and Pedestrian Transportation and Trip Reduction Programs Bicycle Facility and Pedestrian Path Planning and Implementation Trip Reduction Plan Development and Implementation • Transportation Management Agency Issues 3. Other Transportation Planning • Neighborhood Traffic Management Plans • Regional Transportation Plan Coordination • Congestion Management Plans 4. Streets and Parking • Capital Project Planning Enforcement Truck Routes/Parking Neighborhood Traffic Management Circulation Element Parking Management Plan • Street Plan Line Evaluation ADVANTAGES • Consolidation of "advice" to Council - Bikes, parking, transit • Centralized prioritization of transportation programs/projects • "Delegate" some decisions from Council - less Council involvement in operations • Relieve Planning Commission of some tasks - maybe ATTACHMENT 3 t DISADVANTAGES • Dilute focus on current specialized efforts: Transit, Bikes, Parking - Current membership on these committees is designed to bring a specialized focus to these programs. Regarding above, bad timing: Loss of momentum on expanded Bike/Transit efforts • Circulation Element: 23 new programs currently proposed. Should wait until they are firmed up before assigning commission responsibilities • Organization of transportation programs not yet resolved • Would be very difficult to staff presently, since staff is in different departments (Transit Manager can't do it) Possible conflict with Planning Commission - unless Circulation Element transferred to new commission If transferred from Planning Commission, disjoining long range transportation planning from land use issues might not work • Significantly more staff time required, if responsibilities are large and meetings frequent Possible additional layer of development review \kh\trans.mtg KH\ATC ORDINANCE NO. (1992 SERIES) AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.20, SECTIONS 2.20.020 MEMBERSHIP OF THE MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AND SECTION 2.20.030 TERMS OF OFFICE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 2.20, Section 2.20.020 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 2.20.020 MEMBERSHIP The Mass Transportation Committee shall consist of seven members, selected as follows: A. One person from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; B. One senior citizen; C. , One student representative; E. One person with technical transportation planning experience; F. One disabled person; G. One person from the general public. Section 2.20.030 TERMS OF OFFICE A. Terms of office shall be four years. A member may serve for no more than two consecutive full terms (eightyears) vitt? a"'`[ >°"'I :te' ber ( 9 ......:..:.........::..:.:.::. .:.:P ....:::::: :::::::::::........... : ' 'ii':::.}:.}::p}:..:is '.Y'.Y'.}i:'i':.Y:::.:.Y::.Yi•:^Y:. ...:'::'.i'ii:::is i::{iiYY:: N Y}Y}Y::.:' ::..Y:.Y:.. ...!.Y' v:i..::+.{i:.}Y':�.Yi}iYi}iY C-lir <% c ::Stat <:Y t`,rtty Sart:::frs::::E? iy��y���f ..:::::...:...:.....:...n:.n......:.......:....:.....: .::: :.:.T.:.......::......I ..... "' >#1VE «) >># 3°€' #Eak#' Terms shall be staggered and shall ....................................................................... g9 commence on April 1st. B. Vacancies shall be filled by the Council for unexpired terms. Section 2.20.040 OFFICERS At its first regular meeting of April 1st each year, the committee shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson whose terms shall be one year, commencing on election. No person shall serve in the office of chairperson or vice chairperson for more than two consecutive terms. ATTACHMENT 4 Page 2 Ordinance No. (1992 SERIES) SECTION II. This ordinance, approved by the City Attorney, together with the ayes and noes, shall be published at least three (3) days prior to its final passage in the Telegram-Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in said City, and the same shall go into effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days after said final passage. INTRODUCED AND PASSED TO PRINT by the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo at its meeting held on the 18th day of February 1992. On motion of , seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Mayor Ron Dunin ATTEST: City Clerk Pam Voges kh\MTC.ord