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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/06/1993, C-1 - MINUTES DRAFT -MEETING AGENDA DATE -&I -`'3 ITEM # -, MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1993 - 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL- 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ` ROLL CALL Council Members ` ?-6.9'3 Present: Council Members Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: Council Member Penny Rappa City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney Council held a closed session to discuss existing litigation regarding Lambing vs. City of San Luis Obispo, Tyson vs. City of San Luis Obispo, and Los Osos Valley Association vs. City of San Luis Obispo; no action taken. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1993- 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL- 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA MOMENT OF INSPIRATION: The Stage Choir from San Luis High School sang several songs. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: Council Member Penny Rappa City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Diane Gladwell,City Clerk;Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manager; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD P.C.1. Henry Case asked for action on parking district modification; issue referred to the City Administrative Officer. (general consent) e.14 City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, May 18, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Romero/Roalman to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by the City Administrative Officer with the exceptions of C-2, C4, C-8, and C-12 as noted; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Rappa absent). C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES Council considered approval of the minutes of Tuesday, April 6, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. Moved by Romero/Roalman to waive oral reading and approve;motion carried (4-0-1,Council Member Rappa absent). C-2 TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX INCREASE (File No. 296) Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax from 9%to 10% effective October 1, 1993 (continued from 4/27/93). Moved by Settle/Romero to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1232 increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax as recommended; motion carried (2-2-1, Council Member Settle and Mayor Pinard voting no, Council Member Rappa absent). Moved by Settle/Romero to continue this item to March 25, 1993 at 7:00 P.M.; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Rappa absent). C-3 PARKING METER RATE INCREASE (File No. 551) Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance changing parking meter rates to 40 and 60 cents per hour effective July 1, 1994, and 50 and 70 cents per hour effective January 1, 1998 (continued from 5/4/93). Moved by Romero/Roalman to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1233; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Rappa absent). C-4 LATE FEE ON DEUNOUENT ACCOUNTS (File No. 202) Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance providing for penalties on delinquent business and transient occupancy taxes (continued from 5/4/93). Moved by Romero/Roalman to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1234; motion carried (3-1-1, Council Member Settle voting no, Council Member Rappa absent). C-5 PUBUC WORKS STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS Council considered standard specifications for the construction of public works projects. Moved by Romero/Roalman to adopt Resolution No.8168 approving standard specifications; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Rappa absent). C-6 SPRINKLER RETROFIT COMPENSATION (File No. 707) Council considered sprinkler retrofit compensation for property owners in the 'Downtown Core". Ci-a�- City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, May 18, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. Moved by Romero/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8169 authorizing compensation of property owners for underground waterline connections required for sprinkler-retrofit and direct staff to develop a program for fund disbursement for actual costs up to $150 per linear foot for required waterlines; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Rappa absent). C-7 WATER FACILITY LABORATORY ANALYSIS (File No. 93-13) Council considered specifications for Water Reclamation Facility Laboratory Analyses,authorizing the solicitation of bids and award of contract by the CAO to the lowest responsible bid within cost estimate. Moved by Romero/Roalman to approve specifications, authorize advertising, and authorize CAO to award contract; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Rappa absent). C-8 GRAND AVENUE MEDIAN PROJECT (File No. 93-14A) Council considered plans and specifications for"Median Construction,Striping and Street Resurfacing Project: Grand Avenue"; engineer's estimate $454,000 with approximately $59,300 in funding from State (SR 300) funds. Moved by Romero/Roalman to approve project,authorize staff to advertise for bids,and CAO to award a contract; motion carried (3-1-1, Council Member Settle voting no, Council Member Rappa absent). C-9 SCHEDULE FOR REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF 1993-95 FINANCIAL PLAN (File No. 233) Council considered the timeline for review and adoption of the 1993-94 Budget and 1993-95 Financial Plan. Moved by Romero/Roalman to receive and approve schedule;motion carried (4-0-1,Council Member Rappa absent). C-10 INTER-AGENCY NARCOTIC TASK FORCE (File No. 735) Council considered approving an inter-agency agreement with the County for participation of San Luis Obispo Police Department in the San Luis Obispo County Narcotic Task Force. Moved by Romero/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8170 approving Agreement No.A-41-93-CC with the County; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Rappa absent). C-11 REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT- SO. CALIFORNIA GAS CO. (File No. 144) Council considered a reimbursement agreement with the Southern California Gas Company for future direct connection to the Industrial Way watermain. Moved by Romero/Roalman to approve Agreement No. A-40-93-CC with the Southern California Gas Company; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Rappa absent). C-12 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY SITE ASSESSMENT (File No. 93-11) Council considered awarding a contract for the execution of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site e--/'3 City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, May 18, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. Assessment for the Southern California Gas Company Property. Moved by Romero/Roalman to continue this item to Tuesday, June 1, 1993; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Rappa absent). C-13 APPOINTMENT- TREE COMMITTEE (File No. 123) Council considered an appointment to the Tree Committee to an unexpired term ending March 31, 1997. Moved by Romero/Roalman to appoint Eve Vigil to the Tree Committee as recommended; motion carried (44-1, Council Member Rappa absent). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS C.L.R.1. Council Member Romero reported on the California Men's Colony population change; Council requested a written summary. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ARC APPEAL- PROPOSED CHURCH AT 2070 FIXLINI (File No. 418) Council held a public hearing to consider appeals by Mary Beth Schroeder and Jack and Carol Hinson of the Architectural Review Commission's schematic approval of a new church on a 4.5 acre site on the east side of Johnson Avenue north of General Hospital (2070 Fixiini); Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, applicant. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the report. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open. Mary Beth Schroeder objected to the project based upon invasion of privacy and health reasons. She requested the street be rerouted through County property, a 7-foot solid masonry fence be constructed, and the lights be turned off at 10:30 P.M. Carol Hinson, 2051 Fixlini, requested a cul-de-sac at the eastern end of Fixlini, the trash containers be moved to Johnson, and a fire hydrant at the end of Fixlini to provide parking in front of her home. Jack Hinson, 2051 Fixlini, requested that the church negotiate with the County for an alternate driveway. Dave Brannon, project architect, stated that the project was designed to ensure everyone had input and had incorporated five major interest groups into the process;they had adequately considered and provided for the concerns of the Schroeders and the Hinsons. It would be impossible to move the driveway without violating other elements and because the issue of General Hospital was still influx. Landscaping would adequately shield the neighbors, and moving the trash to Johnson would result in more noise. Steve Nelson. 1580 Lizzie St., stated the project would enhance the Hinson's property and the Schroeder's property was in the left comer of the lot; he would hate to see a block wall. e-1 City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, May 18, 1993- 7:00 P.M. David Walsh. 1597 Jeffrey Dr., assured the City, the Hinsons and the Schroeders that they are sensitive, good neighbors and would accommodate their needs. Mary Beth Schroeder stated she had a pie shaped property not located on Fxlini and never agreed to the project. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed. Council discussed issues pertaining to all objections raised. Moved by Romero/Roalman to adopt Resolution No.8171 denying the appeals as amended to include a provision for a 6' high block wall located along the entire frontage (northerly property boundary), and discretionary movement of the fire hydrant within the easement (4-0-1, Council Member Rappa absent). 2. REZONING & SUBDIVISION - LAUREL LANE (File No. 463) Council held a public hearing to consider subdivision and planned development rezoning to create 46 residential lots, private streets and recreation area, on a 7-acre parcel on the southwest corner of Laurel Lane and Southwood Drive (1190 Laurel Lane- PD B-93 &TR 13-93); Stan and Elizabeth Bell, applicants. Moved by Settle/Romero to continue this item to Tuesday, May 25, 1993; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Rappa absent). 8:29 P.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess. 8:38 P.M. City Council reconvened; Council Members Rappa and Romero absent. 3. ZONING AMENDMENT- SANTA BARBARA STREET (File No. 463) Council held a public hearing to consider an amendment of the general plan Lane Use Element and zoning maps to allow for the siting of a new fire station at the corner of Broad and Santa Barbara Streets; City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department, applicant. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the report 8:40 P.M. Council Member Romero returned to the dias. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open. Carol Pruitt, 1026 Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, stated he was representing Mid State Bank who owns the surrounding property and expressed concerns about egress,traffic impacts to surrounding property, the status of the South Street northern extension, and felt the rezoning was premature. John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, stated that Public Works was analyzing traffic recommendations. Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, stated that the preliminary studies showed that traffic impacts would be reduced by the rezoning, and the recommendations for street improvements would change depending upon the outcome of the final project proposal. 61-6� City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, May 18, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. Council discussed a letter from the Church of Christ objecting to noise and access issues relating to the project. Bob Neumann. Fire Chief, stated that the existing fire station is within one block of three churches and that they would mitigate impacts via traffic studies. Bob Bowers. Minister for the Church of Christ, questioned the decision to move the fire station. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed. Council discussed desirability of this site to achieve a reduction in response times, need for emergency preparedness, and reduction of the need for the Laurel Lane station. Moved by Settle/Romero to approve mitigated negative declaration-of environmental impact;to adopt Resolution No. 8172 amending the general plan Lane Use Element map to change the designation of a 2.4 acre site at 2160 Santa Barbara Street from Service-Commercial/light Industrial to Public/Semipublic;and introduce to print Ordinance No. 1236 rezoning the subject site from Service- Commercial (C-S) to Public Facility (PF); motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Rappa absent). 4. PREVAILING WAGE (File No. 176) Council held a public hearing to consider eliminating the prevailing wage requirement for public works construction projects (continued from 4/20/93). John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, requested Council postpone discussion of the issue. Moved by Settle/Roalman to table this item; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Rappa absent). BUSINESS ITEMS 5. ADVERTISING SERVICES RFP (File No. 93-12) Council considered an advertising contract Request for Proposals (RFP). Jack Gatz. Chair of the Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC), stated that they needed to go forward to provide continuous advertising campaign. Jesse Norris.Chair of the Advertising Subcommittee of the PCC,reviewed various programs provided by the proposal, stated that the forthcoming $50,000 would be used for new projects, and recommended approval. Anne Dinshaw. San Luis Obispo, recommended the incorporation of new strategies and targeted marketing efforts; stated that the RFP was very general and did not provide adequate direction to responding agencies. Kathy Smithmember of the PCC, cautioned against taking away creativity from the advertising agencies. Council discussed various suggestions with the speakers represented. e-1-6 City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday, May 18, 1993- 7:00 P.M. Moved by Roalman/Settle to approve RFP as amended to identify the following concerns: 1) promote off-season tourism; 2) promote low-demand nights, and 3) promote creative calendar of events throughout the year, motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Rappa absent). & ROSEMONT PROJECT (File No. 463) Council considered a request to enable three houses at the northwest end of Highland Drive, the Rosemont Project on the east slope of Bishop Peak,and an offer to grant the City ownership of about 140 acres of open space,with addition of the planned development zone and approval of a preliminary development plan (PD 89-92); John Rosetti, applicant. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the report. Council questioned seismic liability issues. Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, stated that liability was not the driving force but suggested adding language that stated: °Prior to the land division or issuance of a grading or building permit, applicant shall submit for City Attorney approval a recordable covenant,running with the land and binding with the applicant and applicant's successors, heirs and assigns,indemnifying the City of San Luis Obispo from any and all liability for earth movement or any other geologic hazard arising out of development of this site.° Council made suggestions to afterating Condition #8A to include fences and other structures. Council Member Roalman suggested the addition of Condition#21 as:"145 acres of open space shall be preserved in a natural condition, protecting wildlife habitats for future and present citizens of San Luis Obispo.' Victor Montgomery, 3620 Higuera St., representing John Rosetti, requested that Condition #19 be altered to allow swimming or lap pools. Council discussed geological and liability issues and suggested an alteration in Condition #7 that outdoor lighting shall not be visible from beyond the boundaries of the three lots. Council discussed the location of the tank. Moved by Roalman/Romero to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1237 as amended: #7-lighting not visible beyond boundaries of the 3 lots, #8A-including fences and other structures, #16A- indemnification clause from City Attorney, and#21-open space language from Vice Mayor Roalman; motion carried (3-1-1, Council Member SetUe voting no and Council Member Rappa absent). 7. CAL POLY FIRE SERVICES (File No. 701) Council considered contract emergency response services with California Polytechnic State University. Bob Neumann.Fire Chief,stated that they would not respond to medical calls,just structure fires and that mutual aid agreements would ultimately result in those same services. He clarified that the City was not responsible for the design of emergency systems on the campus. Council discussed concerns about response in peak periods, the cost of the service, and response times to the campus. City Council Meeting Page 8 Tuesday, May 18, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. David Allen Evans,student at Cal Poly,opposed the proposal based upon response times,stating that he was discouraging Cal Poly from closing their fire station. Frank Liebans.Vice President of Administration for Cal Poly, stated that other campuses contract Tire services and stated after study, Cal Poly supports the proposal. He indicated that the first responder would be the Public Safety personnel from Cal Poly. Joe Risser. Director of Public Safety Services for Cal Poly, stated that they felt that they would have higher level of services provided more economically from the City. Ray Holstettler. Cal Poly Fire Services, opposed the proposal based upon Cal Poly's high incident rates. Council discussed issues relating to ambulance services, response times of the County vs. the City (the County fire services are located 19 minutes from the university), and concerns about financial impacts, liability, disaster response, and below standard fire suppression issues on the campus. Council asked for a commitment from Cal Poly to keep access ways unblocked. Moved by Roalman/Romero to authorize staff to negotiate within parameters of the report and input by Council (3-1-1, Council Member Settle voting no, Council Member Rappa absent). COMMUNICATIONS COMMA. Council Member Romero requested that Council direct staff to explore providing water services to proposed annexation on Tank Farm and Higuera; no consensus reached. 11:15 P.M.there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, May 25, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk DRG:cm 0-1'd ® A T MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL- 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA Draft Mi-u`ss ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice- Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: None City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Diane Gladwell,City Clerk;Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief;Jim Stockton, Recreation Director; Deb Hossli, Administrative Analyst PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD P.C.I. George Moylan and Lenny Grant presented housing alternatives for the Emerson School site. P.C.2. Lynn Block asked that the BIA's request to utilize $15,000 of the Economic Stability funds be agendized. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Pinard/Settle the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved as recommended by the City Administrative Officer with the exception of C-3, C-6 and C-16 as noted; motion carried (5-0). C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES Council considered the minutes of Tuesday, April 13, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. Moved by Pinard/Settle to waive oral reading and approve the minutes as amended; motion carried (5-0). C-2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES Council considered contract pay estimates and change orders. Moved by Pinard/Settle to approve contract pay estimates and ordered paid; motion carried (5-0). C-3 TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX (File No. 296) Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax from 9%to 10% effective October 1, 1993 (continued from 4/27/93 and 5/18/93). City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, June 1, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. Moved by Pinard/Settle to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1232; motion carried (3-2, Council Member Settle and Mayor Pinard voting no). C-4 ZONING REGULATIONS AMENDMENT (File No. 463) Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending Table 9(Zoning Use Matrix)of the zoning regulations (continued from 5/11/93). Moved by Pinard/Settle to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1235; motion carried (5-0). C-5 ZONING AMENDMENT- SANTA BARBARA STREET (File No. 462) Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance rezoning a site at the comer of Broad and Santa Barbara Streets from Service-Commercial (C-S)to Public Facility(PF);continued from 5/18/93. Moved by Pinard/Settle to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1236; motion carried (5-0). C-6 ROSEMONT PROJECT (File No. 463) Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance confirming the negative declaration of environmental impact,adding the planned development (PD)zone to the existing conservation/open space zone with a forty acre minimum parcel size (C-OS-40), and approving the revised preliminary development plan with appropriate findings and conditions (continued from 5/28/93). Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,reviewed the applicant's request for withdrawal,and stated that Council had the ability to return the urban reserve line to its former state. Moved by Roalman/Settle to accept applicant's withdrawal; motion carried (5-0), Moved by Roalman/Settle to direct staff to return to Council with an item to make the urban reserve line where it was before this project; motion carried (3-2, Council Member Rappa and Romero voting no). C-7 PERSONNEL BOARD BY-LAWS (File No. 612) Council considered revisions to the Personnel Board's By-Laws. Moved by Pinard/Settle to approve revisions; motion carried (5-0). C-8 APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FY 1993-94 (File No. 233) Council considered the Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 1993-94. Moved by Pinard/Settle to adopt Resolution No. 8174 establishing Appropriation Limit;motion carried (5-0). C-9 HISTORIC PROPERTY - 1105 GEORGE STREET (File No. 457) Council considered of a recommendation by the Cultural Heritage Committee nominating the property at 1105 George Street to the City's Master List of Historic Resources;Devin Gallagher, property owner. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, June 1, 1993- 7:00 P.M. Moved by Pinard/Settle to adopt Resolution No. 8175 amending the Master List of Historic Resources to add a house located at 1105 George Street; motion carried (5-0). C-10 BIKE LANE PROJECT (File No. S-41A) Council considered awarding a contract for "Bike Lane/Street Resurfacing Project, Santa Rosa and Santa Barbara Streets", City Plan No. S-41A. Moved by Pinard/Settle to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract (A-21-93-CC) with R. Burke Corporation in the amount of $204,205.00; motion carried (5-0). C-11 FEE WAIVER - 1203 PISMO STREET (File No. 407) Council considered a request to waive fee for a new application for architectural review of an apartment addition to a site containing a one-bedroom house at 1203 Pismo Street(related to Council action on 4/20/93). Moved by Pinard/Settle to waive the $650 Architectural Review application fee; motion carried (5-0). C-12 WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY PROJECT (File No. 93-18) Council considered plans and specifications for "Water Reclamation Facility Hazardous Materials Building', Specification No. 93-18, estimated to cost $25,000. Moved by Pinard/Settle to approve plans and specifications, authorize staff to solicit bids and authorize CAO to award contract to the lowest responsible bid within engineer's estimate; motion carried (5-0). C-13 BIA ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT (File No. 471) Council considered an employment contract renewal for Lynn Block, BIA Administrator. Moved by Pinard/Settle to adopt Resolution No. 8176 approving the Agreement No. A-42-93-CC with Lynn Block for one year beginning July 1, 1993; motion carried (5-0). C-14 WATER & WATER RECLAMATION PLANTS CHEMICAL BIDS (File No. 93-20) Council considered specifications for 1993-95 Water and Water Reclamation Treatment Chemicals estimated to cost $289,000 in 93/94 and $317,800 in 94/95. Moved by Pinard/Settle to approve specifications for chemical bids,authorize staff to solicit for bids, and authorize CAO to award a contract to the lowest responsible bid within engineer's estimate; motion carried (5-0). C-15 SWIM CLUB AGREEMENT (File No. 811) Council considered an agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo Swim Club, Inc., for use of the SLO Swim Center for a period of one year beginning July 1, 1993. Moved by Pinard/Settle to adopt Resolution No. 8177 approving Agreement No. A-43-93-CC; motion carried (5-0). City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, June 1, 1993- 7:00 P.M. C-16 HOMELESS SHELTER (File No. 1046) Council considered advancing$4,000 in expected 1993-94 Homeless Shatter funding to the Economic Opportunity Commission to keep the shelter open the last two weeks for the fiscal year. Moved by Pinard/Settle to remove this item from consideration as requested by the applicant; motion carried (5-0). C-17 CABLE TELEVISION ORDINANCE (File No. 143) Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance governing cable television operators in the City. Moved by Pinard/Settle to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1238; motion carried (5-0). C-18 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY SITE ASSESSMENT (File No. 93-11) Council considered awarding a contract for the execution of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site assessment for the Southern California Gas Company Property located at 2160 Santa Barbara Street. Moved by Pinard/Settle to approve the award and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Science and Engineering Analysis Corporation (SEACOR) in the amount of $11,480; motion carried (5-0)• COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS C.L.R.i. Council Member Raaaa requested support at COG in opposing a regional transportation proposal; Council authorized CAO John Dunn to represent the City's position. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT FEES (File No. 525) Council held a public hearing to consider implementing transportation development impact fees calculated under the standards of AB 1600 with a recommended fee for a single family residence of $2,152 with fees for non-residential projects varying based on land use type and square footage (continued from 4/6/93 and 4/27/93). John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, reviewed budgetary problems and alternatives for financing infrastructure improvements. Bill Statler. Finance Director, stated they had worked with the development community in developing the program and fees. David M.Griffith,consultant,reviewed the development of the Transportation Impact Fee Study which identified three types of projects: streets, transit and bikeways. The cost per trip was developed, weighting existing benefit and new development needs. Council discussed the methodology and assumptions in the report, which assumed a service level equivelent to present levels. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, June 1, 1993-7:00 P.M. Joe Colgan,representing David M.Griffith,stated that new development drove the need for additional traffic improvements. Council discussed timing, equity of the fees and other cities' methodologies. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open. Don Hubbardrepresenting the Business Coalition, spoke in opposition, stating that the fee would discourage economic help health. Dennis Moresco. 641 Higuera, President of the Building Industry Association, stated the fees were premature and opposed bike paths, and asserted that the economy could not afford the fees. After questioning, he stated that the fees would make it unaffordable to build, and the Association would consider trade-offs to the fees, including curtailing processing time and taking risk out of the development process. Maggie Cox. 270 Foothill Blvd., representing the San Luis Obispo Manufacturers and Distributors Coalition, spoke in opposition stating there were no provisions for manufacturing industry and the fees would be disastrous to businesses. Upon questioning, she suggested a credit list for innovative programs. Carol Florence, representing the San Luis Obispo Property Association, stated that the fees would negatively impact job growth in the City and suggested the issue be referred to the Economic Strategy Task Force (ESTF). Tenn Westrooe, representing the hotel industry, spoke in opposition based on renovation costs. Upon questioning, Bill Statler. Finance Director, stated that the fees would not apply to renovations unless the project added more rooms, in which case the fee would just be applied to the new rooms. Randy Rea. 1088 Higuera,representing the Copeland's project, expressed apprehension about being penalized for new buildings when they were replacements. Bill Statler. Finance Director, clarified that if buildings were rebuilt within two years, they received a credit for the previous structure. Peter Terhune. Palm Street Enterprises, expressed his apprehension of the fees and the provision for Council to hear all appeals. Bryan Cook. 785 Islay, stated he just purchased a home in the Villa Rosa project and would not have been able to qualify for a higher price. Lyle Meek. 551 Stanford, suggested using sales tax revenues as the financing alternative. Andrew Merriam, San Luis Obispo, spoke in opposition to the fees and suggested sending the issue to the ESTF. Steven Barasch, 225 Prado Rd., spoke in opposition of the fees, stating that growth paid for its own infrastructure. 9:13 P.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess. C-1-13 City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, June 1, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. 9:35 P.M. City Council reconvened; all Council Members present. Suzanne Yost. Vice-President in charge of legislation for the Chamber of Commerce, reviewed sales tax revenue losses, a breakdown of fees to build a project, and opposed the fee as an unfair burden on a struggling industry. Charlie Fruit Chair of the ESTE, reviewed the task force's proposal to review the fees. Pat Veesart.representing the Alternative Transportation Task Force of the Sierra Club, stated that the Impact fee was justified, but there should be an exception for low or very-low income housing. Jeffrey Emerick, American Institute of Architects, suggested revision to eliminate inconsistencies. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed. Council discussed concerns about the fairness, appropriateness, and the timing of the fees, impacts on industry and the economy, and the need to provide revenues to build infrastructure. Moved by RaopajRomero to refer this issue to Economic Strategy Task Force (ESTE) to return to Council in approximately 120days; ESTF to explore 1) Is basic fee appropriate?; 2) If not, what fee is appropriate?; 3) If fee is appropriate, how to minimize impact?; motion carried (5-0). 2. REZONING & SUBDIVISION - MARIGOLD PROJECT (File No. 463) Council held a public hearing to consider 1) a request to amend the zoning map from C-S-S, C-N-SP and R-S-SP to C-S-PD to allow a mixed-use shopping center at 3950 Broad Street; and 2) a request to subdivide a 17.2 acre parcel into six parcels; Marigold Partners, applicant. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the report. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open. Victor Montgomery representing the applicants,reviewed the history of the project and neighborhood meetings. Rather than provide housing on the project site, the partners had agreed to give the Housing Authority$100,000 upon implementation. He stated that the partners objected to Condition #22 of the Ordinance, and Condition #6 of the Resolution, which were traffic impact fees. Council inquired about right and left turn access into the project and how the neighborhood concerns had been resolved; parking spaces and storage for bulk materials. Various safety aspects of the project were discussed including housing within the project. The applicant stated that they opposed the housing because of the complicated financial arrangements required by residential and commercial loans. Council discussed providing walkways in front of cars and improving the amenities of the detention basin to provide for a children's play area. Victor Montgomery, representing the applicant, stated that they would build the children's play area if the City would provide liability coverage, maintenance, and handicapped access. e _b/ City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday, June 1, 1993 -7:00 P.M. Brian Christensen, 818 Pismo St., stated that it was standard to require a recreation facility in detention basins. He stated that this was a regional center, and that the PD designation must be consistent with the Land Use Element and should be unique; but this proposal was common, non- imaginative, and undervalued in landscaping. James Stewart, 618 Michelinda, Arcadia, stated that he was very proud of the project, and it was sensitive to the community. Carol Brown. 808 Dalia, stated that the children's play area proposed in the water detention basin would not be safe because it was too deep, and that the Homeowner's Association does not want the liability. She expressed concerns about increased traffic on Tank Farm Road and crossing to the north side. Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,stated Engineering had reviewed traffic impacts and determined that changes were not warranted. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, clarified that the PD designation only required one finding of unique characteristic. Council discussed Condition#4 requiring that market operations cease in the old location before the new one is occupied. Mayor Pinard stated that if the existing language was used,that it should indicate that it is not meant to prohibit use (of the detention basin) imperpituity; applicant agreed. After discussion, moved by Raooa/Romero to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1240 as amended to delete Condition #22; and adopt Resolution No. 8178 as amended to delete Condition #6; motion carried (4-1, Mayor Pinard voting no). 3. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT- LUNETA DRIVE (File No. 532) Council held a public hearing to consider a lot line adjustment creating a flag lot and a standard lot from two standard lots at 585 and 593 Luneta Drive; Gilbert R. Moore, applicant. Moved by Settle/Roalman to continue this item at the applicant's request to Tuesday, June 15, 1993 at 7:00 P.M.; motion carried (5-0). 4. WATER FUND RATE REVIEW (File No. 516) Council held a public hearing to consider setting water service charges for 1993-94 and 1994-95. Bill Statler, Finance Director, briefly reviewed the need to raise an additional $300,000 per year and stated that 4-WG of the proposal was attributable to ground water supplies. John Moss. Acting Utilities Director, stated that they had lost the use of the Auto Park well last year, and the Denny's well had increasing nitrate problems which would place additional reliance on surface supplies. C-1-lS City Council Meeting Page 8 Tuesday, June 1, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. Council discussed the accuracy of the City's safe annual yield. Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, stated that the City must perfect its right to appropriate ground water if it wants to utilize that source of water in the future. Council discussed delays in Salinas Dam and incentives to hold down costs in the enterprise fund. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against this item. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed. Council discussed deferring or eliminating the treatment proposed for the Auto Park well, and the impacts of the mufti-source approach to water supplies. John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, stated that the City's groundwater supplies saved the City during the drought from building a de-salinization plant. In times of drought, the City could use up to 1,500 acre feet of groundwater; the City needed to maintain control over the supply. Moved by Roalman/Rappa to adopt a resolution increasing water rates by 6% effective July 1, 1993; motion failed (2-3, Council Members Romero, Settle and Mayor Pinard voting no). After discussion, moved by Raaoa/Romero to continue this item to Tuesday, July 20, 1993; motion carried (5-0). BUSINESS ITEMS 5. ARC APPOINTMENT (File No. 123) Council considered an appointment to the Architectural Review Commission to fill an unexpired term. Moved by Romero/Settle to appoint Geneva Dingas to fill an unexpired term ending March 31, 1996; and to thank Bruce Sievertson for serving the City and the Architectural Review Commission; motion carried (5-0). 6. CHC APPOINTMENT (File No.•123) Council considered an appointment to the Cultural Heritage Committee to fill an unexpired term. Moved by Roalman/Romero to appoint Jim Danaher to fill an unexpired term ending March 31, 1996; to thank Jack Lewis for serving the City and the Cultural Heritage Committee; motion carried (5-0). Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting to the Capital Improvement Board. —llo City Council Meeting Page 9 Tuesday, June 1, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOARD Diane Gladwell. Secretary, called the Roll Call; Board Member Peg Pinard resided. ROLL CALL• Present: Board Members Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman and Allen K Settle Absent: None 7. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOARD (File No. 242) The annual meeting of the Capital Improvement Board was held. Bill Statler. Finance Director, briefly reviewed the report with the recommendation that Council approve the minutes, elect officers, and adjourn the meeting. Moved by Settle/Roalman to approve the minutes of the June 16, 1992 meeting; to elect Peg Pinard as President, Bill Roalman as Vice-President;and to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting; motion carried (5-0). 12:05 A.M. President Pinard adjourned the meeting. Peg Pinard, President Diane R. Gladwell, Secretary COMMUNICATIONS COMM.1. Mayor Pinard introduced a request from the Visitor's and Conference Bureau (VCB) for San Luis Obispo to become a Sister City to Maebaru, Japan; Mayor authorized to send a letter to the VCB inviting them to develop and staff a program (general consent). COMM.2. Council Member Rapaa requested a letter asking the County to gather information on existing solid waste reduction programs at Cal Poly, CMC and Camp San Luis (general consent). COMM.3. Mayor Pinard requested that a policy be developed to reduce the number of motorized vehicles in parades; Mayor authorized to send a letter and begin dialogue to de-emphasize motorized entries (general consent). COMM.4. John Dunn,City Administrative Officer,asked if SIA's funding request from Economic Development funds should be agendized; Council indicated agreement (general consent). 12:32 A.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess to closed session regarding real property negotiations pertaining to the Munch Estate. 322 Bullet Lane. Cl�7 City Council Meeting Page 10 Tuesday, June 1, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. 12:40 A.M. City Council reconvened to open session to report no action taken. 12:41 A.M.there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting to Wednesday, June 2, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. APPROVED BY COUNCIL- Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk DRG:cm DRAFT MINUTES STUDY SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - CITY HALL- 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 'c a __,: . ,. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, and Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman Absent: Mayor Peg Pinard City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Diane Gladwell,City Clerk;Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer, Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Bill Statler, Finance Director; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Ann Slate, Personnel Director, Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Jim Stockton, Recreation Director; John Moss, Acting Utilities Director PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD There were no public comments. STUDY SESSION 1. INTRODUCTION John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, reviewed the proposed reduction of 30.7 positions and the strategies proposed to close the $3.3 million revenue/expenditure gap. 2. FOLLOW-UP SINCE LAST BUDGET WORKSHOP (File No. 233) Council discussed various strategies and efforts to reduce state funding reductions. 3. PRELIMINARY 1993-95 FINANCIAL PLAN & BUDGET Bill Statler. Finance Director, reviewed the key points of the proposal of a balanced budget including over$2 million in general fund reductions, capital improvement program reductions of 50%, pay-as- you-go project financing, and increased revenues of $550,000. Many proposed projects will rely on grant funding, park-in-lieu fees, or development impact fees. 4. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/QUESTIONS Council clarified that approximately $100,000 of unused economic stability funds would be returned to the general fund and replaced by CDBG funds in future budgets. C!•!9 City Council Meeting Page 3 Wednesday, June 2, 1993 -7:00 P.M. Council discussed issues pertaining to the golf course, uniform building code fees, Tire station funding, Performing Arts Center, increases in worker's compensation and PERS expenses, and transportation issues, including regional projects. Ken Hamoian. Assistant City Administrative Officer, reviewed capital improvement projects and their funding sources. Council Member Settle left the dias at 9:00 P.M. Council Member Settle returned to the dias at 9:02 P.M. Council asked for an estimate of the likelihood of receiving various grants that funded CIP projects. John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, stated that the success rate during the first year should be about 75% and anticipated it would increase to 95% over a two-year period. 9:28 P.M. Vice-Mayor Roalman declared a recess. 9:45 P.M. City Council reconvened; Mayor Pinard absent. John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, reviewed the analysis of combining the Utilities Director with the Public Works Director, and recommended the retention of a separate Utilities Director. John Moss. Acting Utilities Director, endorsed the separation based on diverse functions. Council indicated consensus to retain the separation of the Utilities and Public Works Directors. John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, reviewed the request from the Police Chief to reinstate two positions;the Traffic Sergeant and Dispatcher, stating that the 7%reduction in police was the lowest in the City, and was a fair and appropriate recommendation. Jim Gardiner. Police Chief, requested the reinstatement of the two positions to maintain basic levels of service stating the reduction would have a significant impact on police operations. After discussion of various alternatives, Council indicated consensus at retaining the City Administrative Officer's recommendation. 5. 1992-93 COST ALLOCATION PLAN Council considered the Cost Allocation Plan for 1992-93. Moved by Roalman/Romero to continue this item to June 8, 1993; motion carried (5-0). Phil Ashley San Luis Obispo,expressed his concerns about the proposed lay-offs and impacts on the economy. COMMUNICATIONS There were no communications. C'�-d20 City Council Meeting Page 3 Wednesday, June-2, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. 11:15 P.M. there being no further business to come before the City Council, Vice-Mayor Roalman adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, June 8, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. APPROVED BY COUNCIL Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk DRG:cm DRAFT MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL- 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL r_. 7.tem Council Members Present: Council Members Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice- Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: None City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Diane Gladwell,City Clerk;Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Ann Slate, Personnel Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Jim Stockton, Recreation Director, John Moss, Acting Utilities Director; Deb Hossli, Administrative Analyst PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD P.C.I. Helen Elder. 463 Islay SL, expressed concern about gang activity at Farmers' Market. P.C.2. John Danalewicz.570 Peach St.#5,expressed concern about gang activity at Farmers'Market and stated that the majority of the gang members were from out-of-town. P.C.3. Ed Pollard.235 Terrace Ave.,Pismo,expressed concern about activities near Blazing Blenders on Broad Street, stating he had to ask young women to work until 9:30 P.M., felt it was unsafe and that he would close the store unless the problem was corrected. P.C.4. Sid Stoloer. 3710 Broad St., requested $70,000 of unexpended Economic Development funds be retained and set aside in next year's budget P.C.S. Donald Cox. 61 Broad SL, expressed concerns about increasing police funding for Farmers' Market would result in increased jailing of minorities. P.C.6. Brenda Carnaham.777 Chorro St., stated her fears of gangs as manager of Blazing Blenders. P.C.7. Rick Huddleston, 770 Peach #C, spoke regarding transient problems in the downtown area. Jim Gardiner. Police Chief,stated that an additional officer had been placed in Mission Plaza in order to deter any unacceptable activities. He stated that eighteen officers had been deployed for Farmer's Market but the gang problem was a community and county-wide issue, had various legal constraints, and invited people to participate in a program about gangs on Monday, June 14, 1993 with various organizations. -1�apml City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, June 8, 1993- 7:00 P.M. P.C.S. Kathy Settle. San Luis Obispo, gave information about efforts of the Child Advocacy Council and the school district in relation to gangs. P.C.9. Jean Silver requested quick action to maintain a peaceful community. Mayor Pinard outlined current efforts to reduce gang activities including a coalition task force comprised of the County, School Districts, and City. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Rappa/Romero to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried (5-0). C-1 PERS CONTRACT AMENDMENT (File No. 631) Council considered amending the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) contract to make technical corrections. Moved by Raaaa/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8179 authorizing the amendment; motion carried (5-0)• PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 1993-95 FINANCIAL PLAN & 1993-94 BUDGET (File No. 233) Council held a public hearing to consider the 1993-95 Financial Plan and 1993-94 Budget (continued from 2/6/93, 2/9/93, 3/13/93, and 6/2/93). John Dunn.City Administrative Officer,reviewed the City's fiscal condition and proposed budget(refer to Study Session of June 2, 1993): Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open. Dennis Murry 2900 McMillan,stated that the City should eliminate paramedic services because it was duplicative of private sector ambulances. Joann Rogers. 242 Marlene Dr., stated his support for bikeways and the retention of the Bike Coordinator. Charlie Fruit. President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that the City taken responsible actions in the budget,was impressed with the approach and public process. He announced that the Chamber of Commerce, Business Improvement Association (BIA), and Sierra Club had reached agreement on bike pathway issues effecting the budget. They recommended that the Bike Committee be continued with a representative of the business community,and the retention of a half-time Bicycle Coordinator position. Pat Veesartrepresenting the Sierra Club Alternative Transportation Subcommittee, expressed their support for the proposal with the Chamber and BIA to fund a half-time Bicycle Coordinator. Dick Cleeves. President of the BIA, favored the restructuring of the Bicycle Committee and retention of the half time Bicycle Coordinator. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, June 8, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. Eva Uran 4320 S. Higuera #6, supported the Bicycle Coordinator position, raising parking fees, and placing more police officers on bicycles. Gary Fowler. 777 Mill St., stated City paramedic services were duplicative of private ambulance services, and supported the City providing the service and eliminating private ambulances. John Olachnk. 1910 Aspen St.,urged the retention of the Bicycle Coordinator position and the Bicycle Committee. Elizabeth Young. 178 Stenner, stated her support for various bicycle issues. George Gibson. 2424 Cumbre Court, recommended eliminating the trolley service in downtown and the restoration of police programs. Phillip Delotnev, 1505 Toro,supported the funding of the Bicycle Coordinator and Bicycle Committee. Steve Baresch, 225 Prado Rd., urged privatization of City services. Phil Ashley. 1586 La Cita Court, urged action to ensure that no City staff were laid off. Diane Smaller. 1171 Toro, spoke in favor of bike ways, bike lanes, the Bicycle Coordinator position, and Bicycle Committee. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed. Council discussed issues pertaining economic development funds, the Bicycle Coordinator and Committee, Council compensation,joint radio communication facilities,fire station training facilities, Salinas Reservoir design expenditures and future impacts, and ground water development. 9:00 P.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess. 9:22 P.M. Council reconvened; all Council Members present. Council discussed grant funding for Garden Street, and flexibility in bicycle improvements (lockers and racks). Mike McCluskey. Public Works Director, reviewed three alternatives for funding the Bicycle Coordinator position: 1) not funding the position beyond the contract period; 2) full-time Transportation Assistant funded by Section 9 Grants; and 3) funding a regular half-time position. After discussion, Council indicated consensus for supporting Alternative #2. Council discussed the trolley program, neighborhood safety programs, various park improvements including swim center staffing, the lack of alternatives for potential gang members, and duplicative paramedic services. Council Member Settle stated he wanted to avoid duplication of paramedic services and achieve cost savings because we have such extensive capital investment in this area. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, June 8, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. 10:39 P.M. Council Member Raooa left the dias. 10:42 P.M. Council Member Raooa returned to the dias. Council discussed deferring the replacement of a CAT loader. Council Member Settle stated he would like the City,County and Cal Poly to jointly purchase products to force price breaks by virtue of the volume; similar to the health insurance industry. Council discussed the proposed fee study, and indicated a majority of Council Members supported retention in the budget Council discussed deferring replacement of police vehicles. 2. PERS SERVICE CREDIT AMENDMENT (File No. 631) Council held a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Public Employees'Retirement System (PERS) contract to provide an option for two additional years service credit for certain members. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against this item. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Romero/Rapoa to adopt Resolution No. 8180 and introduce to print Ordinance No. 1241 approving an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of PERS and the City of San Luis Obispo to add the option for two additional years of service for certain members; motion carried (5-0). BUSINESS ITEMS 3. COST ALLOCATION PLAN FOR 1992-93 (File No. 233) Council considered the cost allocation plan for 1992-93 as a basis for subsequent reimbursement to the General Fund from the Enterprise Funds (continued from 6/2/93). Moved by Settle/Roalman to continue this item to Wednesday, June 9, 1993 without further public notice; motion carried (5-0). COMMUNICATIONS There were no communications. 11:10 P.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess to closed session regarding existing litigation (Lambing vs. City of San Luis Obispo, Los Osos Valley Associates vs. City of San Luis Obispo, and Porter vs. City of San Luis Obispo); and personnel matters. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, June 8, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. 11:35 P.M. City Council reconvened; all Council Members present. Council reported action taken; Lambing vs. City of San Luis Obispo and Los Osos Valley Association vs. City of San Luis Obispo were continued to Wednesday,June 9, 1993 without further public notice; no action was taken regarding personnel matters and Porter vs. City of San Luis Obispo. 11:37 P.M.there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting to Wednesday, June 9, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk DRG:cm DRAFT MINUTES STUDY SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL- 990 PALM STREET Draft SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA + !, ROLL CALL a'} G•:::_. -- Council Members Present: Council Members Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice- Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: None City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Diane Gladwell,City Clerk;Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD There were no public comments. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS C.L.R.1. Council Member Raooa thanked Vice-Mayor Roalman and Council Member Settle for their support in opposing extensions of transportation services at the Council of Governments (COG). In the future,there will be no extension of services outside San Luis Obispo without a unanimous vote of the COG. Council discussed the use of TDA funds and estimated a cost to San Luis Obispo of$13,000 to fund a route to Santa Maria. A request to agendize and approve San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) agendas prior to SLORTA votes was made. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. AIRPORT AREA ANNEXATION (File No. 483) Council considered implementing a City policy to incrementally annex the properties at the southern edge of the City commonly referred to as the Airport Area. John Dunn.City Administrative Officer,stated the objective was to hear from the property owners prior to the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO). Keith Gurnee.representing RRM Design Group and the airport area property owners, stated they had unanimously endorsed the concept plan for the airport area and the Board of Supervisors and City Council had approved it in 1988/89 as a work program. The owners applied to expand the powers to supply water to the County Service Area (CSA) 22 with LAFCO and the hearing would be on City Council Meeting Page 2 Wednesday, June 9, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. June 18, 1993. He then reviewed Council direction that was requested by the Airport Area Property Owners, which was submitted as an exhibit. Council discussed infrastructure costs and the ability of the City to provide resources, concern with the land development south of the airport area,the request from the Airport Area Property Owners to annex the entire area prior to the City obtaining the ability to service the area, and intensity of development. Steve Rehrig, a property owner, stated that it took three years to process the Cuesta building in the County and that City processes were quicker. The types of uses in the airport area would benefit the City and urged the City to annex or allow further development with LAFCO. Charles Senn. 2840 EI Cerrito, urged the City not to oppose the granting of powers to CSA 22, that San Luis Obispo needed the area with infrastructure and amenities to compete with other cities to attract businesses. He stated the owners were committed to architectural review and City standards. Sherry Davis. representing the Chamber of Commerce, supported the annexation and incremental phased development of the area. She stated that water should be supplied upon annexation and urged incorporation of the annexation plan into the Land Use Element. Charlie Fruit. Chair of the Economic Strategy Task Force (ESTF), reviewed the position of the task force as annexing the entire area with provisions as outlined in their memorandum dated May 28, 1993. Richard Deblough, an owner in the Margarita expansion area, stated that the Margarita area owners were also looking for a commitment from the Council and urged the City to annex as soon as possible. Roy Garcia. 547 Prado Rd., urged annexation. Dave Martindale.San Luis Obispo,stated owners had spent several hundred thousand dollars as CSA 22, and urged Council to proceed. Council discussed the cost of providing infrastructure, a phased approach to annexation, and the possibility of referendums. Council also discussed the Environmental Impact Report process and mitigation of unavoidable impacts, the development and agreement processes. 8:50 P.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess. 9:08 P.M. Council reconvened; all Council Members present. Arnold Jonas,Community Development Director,summarized the issues in front of Council including annexation prior to development, incremental annexation as opposed to whole annexation then incremental development, and the request before LAFCO to provide water to the area. Council discussed various issues including allowing CSA 22 to acquire water, then augmenting the Chys water supply through annexation of the area, placing the annexation question in front of the voters,the costs and consequences of annexation and infrastructure support to the area, and public process and community support. Moved by Ranoa/Romero to conceptually endorse the initiation of steps necessary for the annexation City Council Meeting Page 3 Wednesday, June 9, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. process to incrementally develop property referred to as the airport area; motion carried (4-1,Council Member Settle voting no). Moved by Pinard/Roalman to adopt staff's recommendation with amendments as follows: 1. Incorporate into the General Plan Land Use Element (LUE) update refined policies and goals for development of the Airport Area under City jurisdiction, ........................................... including a specific program for +acFeMeatal annexation arid. n?r err erita) deviaipmeri> of, and provision of urban services to, properties within the Airport Area; 2. Notify the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) of the City's continued opposition to modification of County Service Area 22 (CSA) to allow the CSA to provide water to include properties; 3. Work with the property owners, or their representatives, of appropriate properties within the CSA to develop a mutually satisfactory written agreement for implementation of the annexation program incorporated in the adopted LUE; Airport Area Property Owners' Association acknowledges they will pay their share of costs of annexation, infrastructure, and services; and Include Economic Strategy Task Force's recommendation: "Concurrent with annexation, enter into a Memorandum of Agreement/contract with the County to assure that areas outside the City's sphere of influence, and under County control, will be retained as rural in character and inclusive of open space; areas within the City's sphere and under City control, will accommodate reasonable urban development, but will also include open space and greenbelts." Moved by Romero/Raoaa to amend the motion to incorporate the deferral of staff recommendation #2 (notify the LAFCO of the City's continued opposition to modification of CSA 22 to allow CSA to provide water to include the properties); motion failed (2-3, Council Member Settle, Vice-Mayor Roalman, and Mayor Pinard voting no). Motion carried without proposed amendment (4-1, Council Member Settle voting no). 10:32 P.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess. 10: 38 P.M. Council reconvened; all Council Members present. 2. 1993-94 FINANCIAL PLAN & 1993-94 BUDGET (File No. 233) Council considered the 1993-95 Financial Plan and 1993-94 Budget (continued from 2/6/93, 2/9/93, 3/13/93, 6/2/93, and 6/8/93). Pat Veesart. San Luis Obispo, stated the Bicycle Coordinator had obtained grants totalling $120,000 for this City and,therefore, paid for the half time position; he urged retention for the half-time position. John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, reviewed the staffing options presented to Council on June 8, 1993, and Council's direction to adopt option #2 (a full-time Transportation Assistant position, combining transit and bicycle programs, funded by Section 9 grants). C-i a 9 City Council Meeting Page 4 Wednesday, June 9, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. Mike McCluskey.Public Works Director,made a firm commitment to support the Bicycle Program until grant funds were received. Council discussed issues relating to recruitment and worker's compensation costs, computer expenses, and reducing expenditures. Phil Ashley. San Luis Obispo, expressed concern about City employees. Council discussed the ability to reprioritize for changing community needs. 3. COST ALLOCATION PLAN FOR 1992-93 (File No. 233) Council considered the cost allocation plan for 1992-93 as a basis for subsequent reimbursement to the General Fund from the Enterprise Funds (continued from 6/2/93 and 6/8/93). John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, stated that these figures would be incorporated into the budget. Bill Statler. Finance Director, reviewed the methodology utilized to apply direct and indirect costs. After discussion, moved by Settle/Romero to approve the cost allocation plan for 1992-93; motion carried (5-0). COMMUNICATIONS COMM.1. Council Member Rauoa clarified that the Residents for Quality Neighborhoods (RON) request for parking maintenance district would be heard in October when Cal Poly students were in town. COMM.2. Council Member Romero asked staff for a report analyzing other locations available for the People's Kitchen. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, responded that the City would facilitate a new location. 11:52 P.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess to closed session to discuss existing litigation regarding Lambing vs. City of San Luis Obispo, Los Osos Valley Associates vs. City of San Luis Obispo, and employee negotiations. 12:28 A.M. City Council reconvened to open session and reported no action taken. 12:29 A.M.there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting. APPROVED BY COUNCIL Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk DRG:cm C- 1-.3o