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DATE
MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
- MONDAY, MAY 11, 1992 - 12:00-2:00 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL- 990 PALM STREET Draft ��inutes
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
to be -approved
ROLL CALL at Council tileeeting
Councilmembers
Present: Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa,Jerry Reiss, Bill Roalman
and Major Dunin
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Ken Hampian, Assistant City
Administrative Officer,Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City
Clerk; Wayne Peterson, Acting Public Works Director; Arnold Jonas,
Community Development Director; Harry Watson, Transit Manager;
Terry Sanville, Principal Planner
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There was no public comment
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
There were no Council Liaison Reports.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. CIRCULATION ELEMENT (File No. 462)
Council considered the final administrative draft of the Circulation Element for purposes of initiating
environmental review (continued from 2/24/92, 3/9/92, and 4/28/92).
Terry Sanville. Senior Planner, reviewed the agenda report (File No. 462) with the recommendation
that after review of the final administrative draft Council to make any additional amendments as
deemed appropriate and accept the draft Circulation Element for the purpose of initiating
environmental review. He reminded the Council that on March 9, 1992 the Council had concluded
its discussion of the 16 issues related to the Planning Commission's draft of the Circulation Element.
Those additional amendments have been incorporated and were highlighted in the document He
suggested that Council start on Page 6 of the document under°Transportation Goals and Objectives"
and reach consensus on each section.
A. TRANSPORTATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Councilwoman Raoea suggested clarifying language regarding the two intersections near Prado and
Industrial Way. She also suggested that rather than referring to two lanes, four lanes or six lanes,
that staff incorporate the actual right-of-way widths as most of these lanes allow for other traffic
besides the automobile such as bikes and pedestrians.
City Council Meeting Page 2
Monday, May 11, 1992 - 12:00 P.M.
Councilwoman Pinard stated that she still did not feel that the goals were consistent with the task of
carrying out the document. She felt that the City was already exceeding its goals in many areas and
there was not strong enough language within the document to accomplish those goals. She also felt
that the goals were too traffic dominated and not alternative driven.
Councilman Reiss was concerned about subjecting the community to gridlock and until other
alternatives were viable, he could continue to support widening streets if needed.
After brief discussion, moved by Rappa/Roalman to approve the Transportation Goals and Objectives
section of the Circulation Element. Motion carried (4-1, Councilwoman Pinard voting no).
B. TRAFFIC REDUCTION
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Brett Cross suggested that to attract alternative transportation, new businesses be provided one-
time bus passes to encourage their use.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Rappa to approve Section 2 entitled "Traffic Reduction" with
amendments to include amendment to Bicycle Transportation Policy 3.1 to read 'Bicycle
Transportation should be aggressively promoted through the City of San Luis Obispo."; 3.4 to read
"new development should provide bike lanes and paths,secure bicycle storage,showers,and parking
facilities consistent with city plans and standards."; also amendment to Program 3.8 to read "to
encourage bicycling and walking to school,Cal Poly should be requested not to issue vehicle parking
permits to freshmen students or to all students, faculty and staff who live within a one mile radius
of the campus.°;amendment to 3.13 to read"the City should parehase obtain railroad right-of-way and
easements to establish a separated bike path and pedestrian trails through San Luis Obispo." Motion
carried (4-1, Mayor Dunin voting no).
C. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
After discussion, moved by Rappa/Roalman to approve the Traffic Management section pages 15
through 24 with amendments as suggested by Council which included an amendment to figure 4 to
entitle it to read°potential major transportation network changes". Motion carried (3-2,Councilwoman
Pinard and Mayor Dunin voting no).
Moved by Rappa/Roalman to adopt the remaining recommendations and forward to staff. Motion
carried (3-2, Councilwoman Pinard and Mayor Dunin voting no).
1:55 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the
meeting to Tuesday, May 12, 1992 at 6:30 PM for closed session.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Pam Voges, City Clerk
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DRAFT
MINUTES
CLOSED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1992 - 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL- 990 PALM STREET Draft Minutes
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
to be appmvTd
ROLL CALL at Council lvlec:i^c
Councilmembers of 7 I- 9 2-
Present: Councilmembers Peg Pinard(arrived at 6:20 P.M.),Penny Rappa,Jerry
Reiss, Bill Roalman and Mayor Dunin
Absent: None
City Staff: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney;
Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, Ann McPike,
Personnel Director
6:30 P.M. Mayor Dunin convened the meeting in closed session to discuss personnel issues.
7:00 P.M. there being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the
meeting.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL
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Pam Voges, City Clerk
MINUTES
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 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: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Ken Hampian, Assistant City
Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen,City Attorney;Pam Voges, City
Clerk; Wayne Peterson, Acting Public Works Director; Arnold Jonas,
Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Ann
McPike, Personnel Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bill Hetland,
Utilities Director; Deb Hossli, Administrative Analyst
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There was no public comment.
City Council Meeting Page 2
Tuesday, June 1, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Raooa/Roalman was unanimously approved as recommended by the City Administrative
Officer with the exception of C-4, C-5, C-8, and C-9.
C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Moved by Rappa/Roalman (5-0) the following minutes were approved as amended.
Tuesday, April 21, 1992 at 4:00 P.M.
C-2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES
Moved by Raooa/Roalman (5-0) to approve contract pay estimates and change orders and ordered
paid as recommended.
C-3 MIXED-USE ZONE (File No. 463)
Council considered final passage to an ordinance to add a mixed-use zone to the Zoning Regulations .
(continued from 5/19/92).
Moved by Rama/Roalman (5-0) Ordinance No. 1210 was given final passage as recommended.
C-4 WATER ALLOCATION REGULATIONS (File No. 517)
Council considered final passage to an ordinance to prevent allocations from reserves at the end of
mandatory water conservation (continued from 5/19/92).
Moved by Rauoa/Roalman (3-2, Councilman Reiss and Mayor Dunin voting no), Ordinance No. 1211
was given final passage as recommended.
C-5 EXCEPTION TO HRC BYLAWS (File No. 1042)
Council considered an exception to the Human Relations Commission's bylaws allowing the chair and
vice-chair to continue to serve in their respective roles for an additional year.
Mayor Dunin expressed concern that, if possible, at least the Mayor and Vice-Mayor exchange roles
for this one year as he wanted to be clear that there was no precedent set by allowing them to
continue in their respective positions.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Dunin the exception to the HRC bylaws was approved due to
special circumstances for this one year only because no other member was desirous of serving in
either of these roles.
C-6 TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (File No. 541)
Council considered approving an amendment to the State-Local Transportation Partnership Program
agreement.
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City Council Meeting Page 3
Tuesday, June 1, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
Moved by Rappa/Roalman (5-0), Resolution No. 8016 was adopted authorizing the execution of
Program Supplement No. 001 to the State-Local Transportation Partnership Program Agreement as
recommended.
C-7 TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE (File T-14C)
Council considered plans and specifications for Traffic Signal Upgrade; Santa Rosa at Palm, Santa
Rosa at Mill, City Plan No. T-14C; engineer's estimate - $70,000.
Moved by Rappa/Roalman (5-0), approved plans and specifications, authorized staff to advertise for
bids, and authorized City Administrative Officer to award contract (A-52-92-CC) if lowest responsible
bid is within Engineer's estimate as recommended.
C-8 PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY (File No. 168)
Council considered purchase of real property for siting the AutoPark Way Water Treatment tanks and
facilities from Hysen Living Trust and Johnson Living Trust for the sum of $45,000.
Councilwoman Pinard expressed concern about the expense and suggested that this should have
been postponed and re-examined with a report back to Council. '
After discussion, moved by Raooa/Reiss to approve the purchase and authorize the Mayor to
execute an agreement (A-53-92-CC) for purchase of real property for the sum of $45,000 and direct
that the funds be put into escrow (3-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Roalman voting no).
C-9 HOMELESS SHELTER SECURITY PROGRAM (File No. 1046)
Council considered a contribution to the Economic Opportunity Commission (EOC) to fund a pilot
security program for the Homeless Shelter on Orcutt Road.
Councilman Reiss stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest because he owned property
within a 300 foot radius.
Moved by Raooa/Roalman to approve and authorize a $2,250 contribution to the EOC as
recommended. Motion carried (4-0-1, Councilman Reiss absent).
Councilman Reiss returned to the dias.
PRESENTATIONS
P1. A special presentation is made by Rick Cohen, Polly Harrigan and John Sacks on behalf of
Hotline, Inc.,to Mayor Ron Dunin for his many contributions and support he has given to this agency
over many years.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
There were no Council Liaison Reports.
City Council Meeting Page 4
Tuesday, June 1, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
PUBUC HEARINGS
1. UTILITY RATE ADJUSTMENTS (File No. 525)
A. LOW INCOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Council held a public hearing to consider a program to assist low-income customers afford City
utilities. -
Bill Statler. Finance Director, reviewed the agenda report -with the recommendation that staff be
directed to prepare a low-income assistance program for water and sewer customers consisting of
the following elements: 15% rate reduction, one-time payment assistance, and hardware retrofit.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Richard Schmidt stated that he supported the concept but felt there was very little incentive for
continued water conservation under this plan.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Roalman/Reiss that staff be directed to prepare a low-income assistance program for water
and sewer customers as recommended by staff. Motion carried (5-0).
B. WATER FUND RATE REVIEW
Council held a public hearing to consider: 1) retaining the existing rate structure of 1992-93 with rate
increases of approximately 6%annually beginning July 1, 1993 through June 30, 1997; 2) modifying
the existing rate structure to establish separate rate classification for construction accounts and
setting readiness to serve rates at the 5/8 inch meter level for all single meter residential accounts.
Bill Statler, Finance Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council 1)
retain the existing rate structure for 1992-93. He stated that although no rate increases for revenue
purposes are required for 1992-93,that a minor increase of approximately 60/6 annually was projected
for 1993-94 through 1996-97; and 2) he recommended adoption of a resolution which would modify
the existing rate structure as follows:
a. Establish a separate rate classification for construction accounts under which each such
account would receive a water allocation of two units per billing period at a cost of$1.20 per
unit plus the usual readiness to serve charge based on meter size,with any water usage over
the two unit allocation to be billed at $150.00 per unit.
b. Set readiness to serve rates at the 5/8 inch meter level for all single meter residential
accounts,which would require increasing the rate for consumption over 10 units of water from
$2.40 per unit to$255 per unit effective July 1, 1992 in order to offset the revenue losses from
this change.
Councilwoman Pinard was concerned that staff was not recommending that there be some sort of
a rebate for the additional $700,000 revenues that the City made as a result of the increase. She
believed that the main issue was accountability.
Staff explained that new projects totalling $1,913,000 will be required for the water treatment plant
upgrade, the Salinas Reservoir expansion, and groundwater wells.
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Tuesday, June 1, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
Councilman Reiss expressed concern that if there was a decrease today, then within a year or two
there would bean even higher rate increase required to cover the capital improvements.
Mayor-Dunin declared the public-hearing open.
Don Smith,Vista Del Lago, spoke against the water rate increase as he believed that the majority of
it was based on whether the City was part of the state water project. He also supported theno meter
charge.
Breft Cross, 1217 Mariner's Cove, (speaking as an individual) did not support the staff's assumption
that the City residents will go back to its 90% usage of 1987.
LaVeme Schneider, resident for 30 years, urged against the proposed increase.. She expressed
concern that Cal Poly has not had an increase in 28 years and felt this should be rectified.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Bill.Statler, Finance Director, stated that Cal Poly and the City are negotiating a new rate structure
for Cal Poly and that a report is due within the next two to three months.
Moved by Pinard/Roaiman to explore creating a rate structure.that would remove the minimum meter
charge and establish a similar rate structure as adopted by the City of.Morro Bay and direct staff to
provide additional alternatives. Motion carried (4-1, Councilwoman Rappa voting no).
Moved by Pinard/Dunin to provide a rebate for the percentage of rate increase that was charged
water users during the mandatory water conservation.period. Motion failed (24, Councilmembers
Roalman, Reiss, and Rappa voting no).
After additional discussion, moved by Rapp/Roalman. Resolution No. 8017 was adopted (5-0)
modifying the existing rate structure with amendments to establish a separate rate classification for
construction accounts under which each account would receive two units per billing period at a cost
of$1.20 per unit plus readiness to serve charge based on meter size, with any water usage over the
two unit allocation.to be billed at $150.00 per unit.
8:30 P.M. Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
8:45 P.M. City Council reconvened; all Councilmembers present.
2. ORGANIZATIONAL.ANALYSIS (File No. 101)
Council considered recommendations by Hughes, Heiss & Associates for the reorganization of the
Community Development, Recreation and Public Works Departments.
John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, made brief remarks regarding the-need for the organizational
analysis and supported the recommendations with the exception of providing longer time frames for
implementation changes. The specific implementation dates were not public information because it
Was still being negotiated with the Employees Association.
Richard Brady.Hughes,Heiss&Associates,reviewed the study and the recommendations for change.
He reviewed the process that they went through to come up with their recommendations.
Gary Goelitz Hughes, Heiss & Associates, also reviewed the recommendations, specifically those
suggested for the Community Development Department.
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Tuesday, June 1, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
Mr. Bra then reviewed the recommendations for Recreation and Public Works.
Councilman Roalman stated he received a complaint from some employees that the consultant did
not interview very many individual citizens for their recommendations about the customer satisfaction
portion of the study but rather the emphasis was on development type of people. He suggested that
maybe the Open Space Planner might not be appropriate to transfer to the Recreation
Department and suggested the Parks and Recreation Commission review this recommendation. His
concern was that Recreation's primary function is in the recreational field whereas Community
Development functions and works together bringing property owners together in reviewing land uses
and identifying appropriate green bells, and related issues.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Carla Sanders. representing the Citizens Planning Alliance, felt that the citizen's groups' input were
left out of this study and suggested a 30-day continuance to enable others to review and make
recommendations.
Barbara Lynch spoke in support of retaining the Technical Services position.
Joe Kourakis, member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, also urged that the Commission be
given an opportunity to provide an administrative prospective to the study.
Janet Kourakis, 1577 Tanglewood Dr., also expressed concerns about the study.
Greg Macedomember of the Parks and Recreation Commission, also urged a continuance.
Richard Schmidt, speaking as an ex-Planning Commissioner, did not believe that some of the
Information was accurate as identified in the study. He did not believe the Open Space Planner
should be placed in a non-planning department.
Jerry Kenny. Supervising Engineer, spoke in support of the Technical Services position.
Don Smith believed that the Planning Commission should have an opportunity to review the
document prior to the Council taking action on it.
Mayor Dunin closed the public portion of the meeting.
The consultants responded to some of the public comments.
Councilwoman Raooa stated that change, although difficult, was necessary and supported the
recommendations. She did not think it appropriate for the Commissions to review administrative
functions as they had no expertise in this area.
Councilman Roalman suggested a 30-day review period to enable the Parks and Recreations
Commission or others to review the document. In general, he could support the concepts and
recommendations outlined by the consultants.
Councilwoman Pinard did not support some of the structural organizational suggested changes. She
did not want a fast track for developers.
After discussion, moved by Raoaa/Reiss to support the recommendations for reorganization as
outlined in the report by Hughes, Heiss & Associates and direct staff to Implement the
recommendations generally as identified. Motion carried (3-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Roalman
voting no).
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Tuesday, June 1, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
11:05 P.M. Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
11:10 P.M. City Council reconvened; all Councilmembers present.
3. CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINES (File No. 703)
Council held a public hearing to consider amending the City's Municipal Code to prohibit cigarette
vending machines within the City.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Steve Hansen, from the Medical Association, spoke in support of the ordinance.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Reiss/Pinard Ordinance No. 1212 was introduced to print(5-0)prohibiting cigarette vending
machines as recommended.
4. PLAN CHECK FEES (File No. 402)
Council held a public hearing to consider establishing a 50%reduction in plan review fees for building
permit applications involving identical buildings.
Due to the lateness of the hour, moved by Rappa/Reiss this item be continued without discussion
to a future meeting. Motion carried unanimously (5-0).
BUSINESS ITEMS
S. STATE WATER/WHALE ROCK WATER EXCHANGE (File No. 901)
Council considered the exchange of water from Whale Rock Reservoir for State Water in order to
eliminate the need to build all or a portion of the Chorro Valley pipeline.
Due to the lateness of the hour,moved by Rappa/Roalman this item be continued without discussion
to a future meeting. Motion carried unanimously (5-0).
S. STENNER CREEK MOBILEHOME (File No. 517)
Council considered the disposition of the Stenner Canyon Mobilehome.
After brief discussion, moved by Rauoa/Roalman that staff be directed to explore the possibility of
selling or trading the property to the property owner with the report back to Council prior to staff
negotiating an agreement with the property owner. (5-0).
7. ECONOMIC TASK FORCE (File No. 262)
Council considered forming a five member Mayor's Economic Task Force to study and make
recommendations on the City's economic viability.
City Council Meeting Page 8
Tuesday, June 1, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Dunin stated he would ask Council support of establishing a Steering Committee which would
serve as a nominating committee for the establishment of a 5-7 member Mayors Economic Task
Force. Although they would identify their program, he sees them being responsible for a short and
long-term economic recovery program with recommendation to the Council. He suggested several
possible candidates: Ken Schwartz, Rob Rossi, Robert Griffin, Bob Davis, John French, Mike Morris,
Becky Hoffman, Peg Peterson, Maggie Cox, Tom Brown, Mr. Dimio, and Ray Benelope.
After discussion, moved by Rapaa/Reiss to support the establishment of a Steering Committee to
nominate a 5-7 member Mayor's Economic Task Force to be responsible for the development of a
short- and long-term economic recovery program. Motion carried unanimously (5-0).
8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOARD (File No. 242)
Due to the lateness of the hour, moved by Raooa/Reiss this item continued without discussion to a
future meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMA. Upon general consensus, staff directed to report back on concerns expressed by the
property owner of the Del Monte Cafe due to the removal of parking on Santa Barbara Street by
recent Council action.
11:30 there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the
meeting to Monday, June 8, 1992 at 12:00 noon.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Pam Voges, City Clerk
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MINUTES
CLOSED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1992- 12:00-2:30 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET
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Councilmembers
Present: Councilmembers Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss, Bill Roalman, and Mayor
Dunin
Absent: Councilmember Peg Pinard
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney;
Pam Voges, City Clerk; Ann McPike, Personnel Director
Council held a closed session to discuss appointed officials' evaluation process.
12:15 PM Council held evaluation with John Dunn, City Administrative Officer.
1:00 PM Council held evaluation with Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney.
1:45 PM Council held evaluation with Pam Voges, City Clerk.
2:30 PM Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, June 9, 1992 at 2:00 PM in the Personnel
Conference Room to discuss personnel related issues.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL
Pam Voges, City Clerk
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DRAFT
MINUTES
CLOSED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1992 - 2:00 PM Dray: !,;'nuh�s
PERSONNEL CONFERENCE ROOM - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL '?—
Councilmembers
Present: Councilmembers Penny Rappa, Bill Roalman and Mayor Dunin
Absent: Councilmembers Peg Pinard and Jerry Reiss
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer
Council held a closed session to discuss the City Administrative Officer's evaluation.
3:30 PM Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, June 16, 1992 at 7:00 PM in the Council
Chambers.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Pam Voges, City Clerk
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