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MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1995- 6:00 PM Draft Minutes
CITY HALL-COUNCIL HEARING ROOM -990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA to be approved
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ROLL CALL: of 2- 14"'7S
Council Members
Present: Council Member Bill Roalman, Kathy Smith, Dodie Williams,
Vice-Mayor Dave Romero and Mayor Allen Settle
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
(pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Dunlap v. City of San Luis Obispo, WCAB No. GRO12244
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Clerk
Consultant: Dan McFadden
7:00 PM Mayor Settle declared a recess to open session in the Council Chambers, where a public
report of the action taken in closed session would be given.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1995-7:00 PM Dtaff Minutes
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SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA at Council Meeting
ROLL CALL-
Council Members
Present: Council Members Bill Roalman, Kathy Smith, Dodie Williams,
Vice-Mayor Dave Romero and Mayor Allen Settle
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Diane Gladwell, City
Clerk; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Ken Hampian, Assistant
City Administrative Officer, Mike McCluskey, Public Works
Director,Arnold Jonas,Community Development Director,Bob
Neumann, Fire Chief
Jeff Jorgensen.City Attorney,reported the Council met in closed session and authorized a settlement
of$25,382 in the case of Dunlap v.City of San Luis Obispo,and regarding the performance evaluation
of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.1. Geoff Wen. Field Representative of Assemblyman Jack O'Connell, introduced himself and
Invited the Council to their Open House on 2/17/95.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by RomeroM[Iiams to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer, motion carried (5-0).
C-1 LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE (File No. 551)
Consideration of approving an agreement between the City and the Senate Rules Committee of the
Califomia Legislature for lease of City-owned office space at the Marsh Street Parking Garage.
Moved by Romero/Williams to adopt Resolution No.8382 approving the agreement between the City
and the Senate Rules Committee of the California Legislature for lease of City-owned office space at
the Marsh Street Parking Garage; motion carried (5-0).
C-2 HISTORIC REGISTER NOMINATION (File No. 457)
Council considered nominating the Carnegie Library to the National Register of Historic Places.
Moved by Romero/Williams to forward a letter to the State Historical Resources Commission
supporting the nomination; motion carried (5-0).
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APPOINTMENTS
A-1 PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT (File No. 123)
Council considered filling an unexpired term on the Planning Commission ending on March 31, 1998.
Mayor Settle and Council Member Kathy Smithsubcommittee to the Planning Commission,presented
their recommendation of Janet Kourakis.
Moved by Settle/Smith to appoint Janet Kourakis to fill an unexpired tern ending on March 31, 1998;
motion carried (5-0).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
C.L.R.1. Council Member Williams reported on several cost saving efforts of the Joint Use
Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. SEE APPEAL- CREEKSIDE MOBILE HOME PARK (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Pat Fleming of a Tree Committee decision to
deny tree removal at 3960 S.Higuera Street(Creekside Mobile Home Park). (Continued from 10/4/94
and 1/3/95.)
Michael McCluskey. Public Works Director, reviewed the request and determination of the Tree
Committee.
Council discussed the request from Creekside Mobile Home Community for an additional
continuance, and determined to proceed with the public hearing (consensus).
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing open.
Pat Fleming, Manager of Creekside Mobile Home Community,reviewed pavement damage caused by
the trees and various alternatives they had explored. He requested the City indemnify Creekside if
the removal request was denied.
Bruce Bennett. San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the Tree Committee decision.
Lisa Leutwvler. San Luis Obispo, favored retaining the trees.
Ray Neimish. Creekside Mobile Home resident, spoke in support of retaining the trees.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed potential liability to the City if the removal request was denied;City Attorney Jeffrey
Jorgensen stated there was no potential liability to the City.
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Moved by Romero/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8383 upholding the Tree Committee's decision to
deny the removal request at 3960 South Higuera Street,Creekside Mobile Home Park; motion carried
(5-0)•
Council encouraged the City Arborist to work with Mr. Fleming on alternate solutions (consensus).
2. CABLE TELEVISION RATE REDUCTION (File No. 142)
A public hearing was scheduled to consider prescribing Sonic Cable Television's rates for basic
service tier and related equipment and service charges, and ordering refunds to subscribers.
Ken Hamoian,Assistant City Administrative Officer, reviewed Sonic's request to continue this item to
January 24th.
Moved by Romero/Williams to continue this item to January 24, 1995; motion carried (5-0).
3. SIGN APPEAL- 2115/2121 BROAD STREET (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by K.L. Gupta of an Architectural Review
Commission decision to deny an exception to the sign regulations for a 32-square foot sign proposed
In a Commercial-Neighborhood zone at 2115 and 2121 Broad Street (ARC 156-94).
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the sign approved the Planning
Commission.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing open.
K.L. Gupta. Shell Beach, requested a larger sign to accommodate two businesses at the location.
Noah Rivera. Los Osos, owner of Chili Peppers restaurant, supported the request for a larger sign.
Bill Hunter. Santa Maria, sign contractor, spoke in support of the larger sign.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Smith/Roalman to adopt Resolution 8384 denying the appeal and upholding the action of
the Architectural Review Commission; motion carried (5-0).
4A FRENCH ANNEXATION/PRE-ZONING (File No. 441)
Council held a public hearing to consider pre-zoning to Low-Density Residential and annexation of
a 14-acre parcel adjacent to City limits at 4380 Broad Street (ANNX/R 110-93); Charles French,
applicant; and:
4.13. EDNA-ISLAY SPECIFIC PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT (File No. 441)
Council held a public hearing to consider a text amendment to the Edna-Islay Specific Plan to make
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annexation policies consistent with those in the Land Use Element (SP 154-94).
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed annexation and water policies.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing open.
John Frenchapplicant, requested expeditious action and reviewed meetings with neighbors and
LAFCo.
Ben Parker. 4423 Poinsettia, expressed concerns about traffic impacts and requested an alternative
circulation pattern.
Dave Hanna. San Luis Obispo, stated the development would increase traffic, and requested access
via Fuller as a more viable alternative.
Kathy Bean. 4453 Poinsettia, expressed concerns about increased traffic.
Colin Fincher. San Luis Obispo, stated he was concerned about flooding in the area.
Gifford Beaton, San Luis Obispo, reviewed flooding and circulation concerns.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed emergency access, circulation, creek setbacks, and flooding concerns.
Moved by Williams/Smith to: 1) Indicate support for the proposed annexation, and 2) Adopt
Resolution No.8385 changing the Edna-Islay Specific Plan text to make annexation policies consistent
with those In the Land Use Element, based on findings contained in this report; motion carried (4-1,
Council Member Roalman voting no).
Moved by Williams/Smith to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1275 concurring with the negative
declaration of environmental impact and amending the zoning map from "Low-Density-Residential"
(County zoning) to Low-Density Residential, with a specific overlay (R-1-SP), based on findings
contained in this report; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Roalman voting no).
Moved by Romero/Settle to direct staff to investigate the possibility of including parcels A if B and
Fuller Road in the annexation; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Roalman voting no).
8:45 PM Mayor Settle declared a recess.
8:55 PM Council reconvened; all Council Members present.
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMA. Mayor Settle received a request from Charles Dills to perform archeological recoveries
of artifacts when buildings are moved from designated sites;Council discussed guidelines established
by the Cultural Heritage Committee and the Architectural Review Commission.
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COMM.2. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, stated the Environmentat Quality
Task Force(EQTF) had requested a joint study session,tentatively set for February 14, 1995 at 12:00
noon in Council Hearing Room; (consensus).
BUSINESS ITEMS
5. BUS SHELTER PROPOSAL (File No. 540)
Council considered a proposal by Martin Media to use transit shelters as a marketing tool via lighted
billboards.
Michael McCluskey, Public Works Director, reviewed the proposal for lighted advertisements on bus
shelters proposed by Martin Media, and Inconsistencies with existing City policies.
Tom Martin, 201 Hilltop, Paso Robles, stated the proposal was intended to generate a request for
proposals (RFP) that Martin Media could respond to competitively, and reviewed the benefits of the
program.
Alan Cantrell. Arroyo Grande, Regional Transit Management, said the program would bring revenue
to the County transportation system,and the County would not pursue the program if the City did not
approve IL
Emmons Blake, 634 Al HII Dr., urged Council to reject the proposal.
Paul Carlin. 165 Lawrence, spoke against the proposal.
Woody Combrink. 1432 Toro St, speaking as an individual, stated the City needed more buses, not
shelters, and expressed concern about the advertising encroaching on established businesses.
Moved by Smith/Roalman to support the recommendation of the Architectural Review Commission
to decline pursuing the program further; motion carried (5-0).
S. OPEN SPACE MAPPING (File No. 462)
Council considered appropriating $12,000 from the unappropriated General Fund balance for
development of a resource data base in Geographic Information System (GIS) format of the City's
greenbelt area and entering into an agreement with the Cal Poly Landscape Architecture Department
to perform the appropriate services. (Continued from 12/13/94.)
Paul LeSaoe. Director of Parks and Recreation, reviewed the proposal.
Council discussed the work of different organizations, including the Land Conservancy.
Moved by Romero/Williams to appropriate$12,000 from the unappropriated General Fund balance for
development of a resource data base in Geographic information System (GIS) format of the City's
green belt area, and to authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement No. A-04-95-CC with Cal Poly
Landscape Architecture Department to perform the appropriate services with the Cal Poly Landscape
Architecture Department; motion carried (5-0).
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7. OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION PRIORITY PLAN (File No. 462)
Council considered appropriating 515,000 from unappropriated General Fund balance for development
of an Open Space Acquisition Priority Plan and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with
the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo to perform the appropriate services. (Continued from
12/13/94.)
Paul LeSaae. Director of Parks and Recreation, reviewed the request.
Moved by Williams/Roalman to approve funds and authorize Mayor to execute Agreement No. A-05-
95-CC with the Land Conservancy; motion carried (5-0).
9:55 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting to Saturday, January 21, 1995 at 8:30 AM in the City/County Library Community Room.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 1995- 8:30 AM Draft Minutes
COMMUNITY ROOM - CITY/COUNTY LIBRARY- 995 PALM STREET to be approved
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA at Council Meeting
ROLL CALL:- of 'Q—(4—q —
Council Members
Present: Council Member Bill Roalman, Kathy Smith, Dodie Williams,
Vice-Mayor Dave Romero and Mayor Allen Settle
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Diane Gladwell, City
Clerk; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Ken Hampian, Assistant
City Administrative Officer, Mike McCluskey, Public Works
Director,Arnold Jonas,Community Development Director,Bob
Neumann, Fire Chief; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bill Statler,
Director of Finance; Jill Sylvain, Acting Personnel Director,
Paul LeSage, Director of Parks and Recreation; John Moss,
Utilities Director
GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP
Mayor Allen Settle and John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, reviewed the purpose, process and
guidelines for the workshop.
Don Maruskaworkshop facilitator,was introduced and gave an overview of the goal setting process
and the guidelines for discussion.
Mayor Settle.Vice Mayor Dave Romero and Council Members Bill Roalman, Kathy Smith, and Dodie
Wiiliams reviewed their visions of San Luis Obispo in five to ten years, as summarized in the agenda
packet
Council then discussed their hopes as submitted with the agenda packet, categorizing them by major
themes and determining why they were important. This information was recorded on easel sheets.
10:45 AM Mayor Settle declared a recess.
11:00 AM Council reconvened; all Council Members present.
Gree Macedo. Parks and Recreation Commission Chair, reviewed their goals which included
approving and implementing the Parks&Recreation Element, improving youth fields and compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act
Curt Illingworth, Architectural Review Commission (ARC) Chair, stated their goals included revision
of the ARC guidelines and sign regulations.
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Pam Copeland, Business Improvement Association President, reviewed goals that included the
relocation of People's Kitchen, alleviation of panhandling, Highway 101 signage, downtown
beautification programs, and City-wide promotion.
Garth Kornreich. Cultural Heritage Committee Chair, stated their goals included the preservation of
important historic buildings and walking tours, and property owners assistance programs.
Dr. Richard Kreisa, Environmental Quality Task Force (EQTF) spokesperson, stated that public and
advisory body input should have been received prior to the Council and staff formulating their visions
and hopes for the goal setting process; candidate goals suggested by the EQTF were listed in the
agenda packet.
George Movlan,Housing Authority Executive Director,stated their goals included a downtown viability-
revitalization and homeownership program.
Katchv Andrews. Jack House Advisory Committee Chair, stated that this would be the twentieth
anniversary of the Jack House, and they would like to acquire parking facilities.
John Bria. Join Recreational Use of School District Property Committee, presented goals including
expanding use agreements with schools, approval of the Parks & Recreation Element, and the
completion of Sinsheimer Park.
Chuck Adoff. Personnel Board Chair, stated they were looking for opportunities to serve the City.
Barry Karleskint,Planning Commission Chair,reviewed goals including completion of 93-95 Financial
Plan, workshops, a Tourist Concept Committee and Master Plan and seismic retrofit programs.
Natalie Digging, Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC) spokesperson, stated their desire to
penetrate additional target markets,and to have 25%of the funds received from transient occupancy
taxes (TOT) directed to the PCC.
Mary Lou Johnson.San Luis Obispo, stated the#1 priority for Council should be traffic management
in neighborhoods.
Dennis Schmidt, 396 Buckley Road, expressed concerns about open space and annexation policies
and their Impact on the jobs/housing imbalance.
Dr. David Chiopina. Los Osos, stated the management of resources should be the top priority,
including an inventory of what we currently have, a plan that is not project-driven, education,and an
agreement with the County and other outside agencies.
Dr. Richard Kreisa. San Luis Obispo, urged Council to take a 100-year viewpoint and place a higher
value on public input
Ned Roaoway.San Luis Obispo,urged Council to use economic considerations in annexation policies.
Bob Rowntree. 808 Murray Ave, suggested traffic management, pedestrian pians and neighborhood
programs.
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Dave Garth, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, stated he was a registered municipal
advocate. He suggested goals including a permanent home for People's Kitchen, sports tourism,
interagency cooperation, and focus on attraction of °base-level"jobs.
Katht Settle.San Luis Obispo, urged the Council to communicate with the School District on subjects
including neighborhood safety, recreational facilities and volunteers.
Mike Multarl San Luis Obispo,urged Council to select and build civic amenities such as open space.
Patrick Newbold, San Luis Obispo, spoke in favor of traffic calming programs for neighborhoods.
Dr.Bert Forbes.San Luis Obispo,reviewed the need for'base4evel'jobs,tax revenues,and supported
a business visitation program.
Cardl Florence, representing the San Luis Obispo Business Coalition, supported the Economic
Development Program, and offered to inventory commercial property and assist in the °red team°
concept for private-sector recruitment.
Pat Martin. Mozart Festival Executive Director, urged Council to increase funding for grants-in-aid.
Jill Anderson. Pacific Operatory Theatre Executive Director, asked for continued support for the
cultural arts.
Lyndon Thompson. Morro Bay, reviewed the impact of cultural arts on the City.
Sandy Siaurdson. San Luis Obispo County Symphony Manager, urged Council to support arts
programs and tourism.
Oscar Doddsrepresenting the Community Concert Association,spoke in support of community arts.
12:20 PM Mayor Settle declared a recess for lunch.
1:00 PM Council reconvened, all Council Members present.
Bill Statler. Director of Finance, presented an overview of the five-year financial forecast.
Don Maruskaworkshop facilitator, outlined the criteria for a major city goal. Council discussed
candidate goals.
2:45 PM Mayor Settle declared a recess.
3:00 PM Council reconvened; all Council Members present.
Council continued to discuss candidate goals.
Don Maruskaworkshop facilitator, reviewed the process to prioritize candidate goals.
320 PM Mayor Settle declared a recess.
3:45 PM Council reconvened; all Council Members present.
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Council Members prioritized goals,which were then tallied by Finance Department staff in attachment
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5:45 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting to Tuesday, January 24, 1995 at 7:00 PM
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
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