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MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Draft Minutes
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1995- 6:00 PM to be approved
CITY HALL- COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - 990 PALM STREET at Council Meeting
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Member Bill Roalman, Kathy Smith, Dodie Williams,
Vice-Mayor Dave Romero and Mayor Allen Settle
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiator. Bill Avery
Employee Organization: San Luis Obispo Firefighters' Association
6:45PM 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 Dtaft Minutes
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO to be approved
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1995 - 7:00 PM at Council Meeting
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SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
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Council Members
Present: Council Members Bill Roalman, Kathy Smith, Dodie Williams,
Vice-Mayor Dave Romero and Mayor Allen Settle
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Diane Gladwell, City Clerk; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney;
Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Jim
Gardiner, Police Chief; John Moss, Utilities Director
Jeff Jorgensen. City Attorney, reported that Council had met in Closed Session with labor negotiator
Bill Avery and the SLO Firefighters' Association.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.I. Evelyn Talmadge spoke about dangerous traffic congestion on the corner of Pismo Street and
Johnson Avenue.
P.C.2. Gary Fowler urged the City and ECOSLO to dean trash from Prado Road, and spoke about
the risks of accidents from bike lanes on the southeast side of Marsh Street.
PRESENTATIONS
Jack Gatz. Chair of the Promotional Coordinating Committee presented highlights of the 1995
Promotional Program, including the °A World Apart" promotion provided by Barnett, Cox and
Associates.
An appearance was made by Mardi Gras committee members with an invitation to participate in the
festivities.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Romero/Williams to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer with the exception of Item C-6; motion carried (5-0).
C-1 ZONE 9 AGREEMENT (File No. 591)
Council considered an agreement between the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District Zone 9 and the City of San Luis Obispo for Streambed Clearing Program, Giant
Reed Eradication Program, and Streambed Improvement Program for 1994/95.
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Moved by Romero/Williams to 1) Approve Agreement No. A-06-95-CC between San Luis Obispo
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 9 and the City of San Luis Obispo for
Streambed Clearing Program,Giant Reed Eradication Program and Streambed Improvement Program;
2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement, and 3) Approve the amendments to the budget
which bring the 1994/95 budget into conformance with the Zone 9 agreement; motion carried (5-0).
C-2 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION MOA (File No. 625)
Council considered approving the Memorandum of Agreement(MOA)with the San Luis Obispo Police
Officers' Association for the period July 1, 1994, through June 30, 1996.
Moved by Romero/Williams to adopt Resolution No. 8392 approving the MOA; motion carried (5-0).
C-3 ORCUTT ROAD GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS (File No. 463)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the zoning map for three lots on
the corner of Fernwood Drive and Orcutt Road from Medium-Density Residential (R-2) to Medium-
High-Density Residential (R-3); City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. (Continued from 2/7/95.)
Moved by Romero/Williams to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1276; motion carried (5-0).
C-4 DISASTER COST RECOVERY
Council considered appropriating $423,600 in the General Fund and $205,500 in the Water Fund for
the direct costs of emergency response and permanent disaster recovery from the January storms
with an estimated $615,300 to be reimbursed by the FEMA/OES;the balance ($13,800) to be funded
from Unappropriated General Fund ($9,200) and Water Fund ($4,600) balances.
Moved by Romero/Williams to 1)Adopt Resolution No.8393 designating the Mayor and Assistant City
Administrative Officer as agents for the City for the purpose of applying for cost recovery from FEMA
and OES, and 2) Appropriate $423,600 in the General Fund and $205,500 in the Water Fund for the
direct costs of emergency response and permanent disaster recovery from the January storms. Of
these amounts,it is estimated that$615,300 will be reimbursed by FEMA/OES;the balance ($13,800)
will be funded from unappropriated General Fund ($9,200)and Water Fund ($4,600) balances;motion
carried (5-0).
C-5 TK ANNEXATION TAX SHARING AGREEMENT (File No. 441)
Council considered accepting an agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo regarding the
property tax revenues and annual tax increment for the TK annexation at 154 Suburban Road.
Moved by Romero/Williams to adopt Resolution No. 8394 as amended accepting the negotiated
exchange of property tax revenues and annual tax increment that is required as a prerequisite to any
jurisdictional change, pursuant to the Revenue and Tax Code Section 99; motion carried (5-0).
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C-6 ECOSLO LEASE EXTENSION (File No. 484)
Council considered extending the lease with the Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo (ECOSLO)
for an additional six months to August 21, 1995 for a portion of the City's property located at 60 Prado
Road.
Council discussed operational problems and improving the cleanliness of the site.
Moved by Romero/Williams to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the fifth amendment to
the Lease Agreement with ECOSLO; motion carried (5-0).
APPOINTMENTS
A-1 APPOINTMENT TO PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE (File No. 123)
Council considered an appointment to the Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC) to fill an
unexpired term ending 3/31/96.
Council Liaison Subcommittee Members Williams and Smith recommended the appointment of
Deborah Holley.
Moved by Williams/Smith to appoint Deborah Holley to the Promotional Coordinating Committee;
motion carried (5-0).
COUNCIL.LIAISON REPORTS
C.L.R.1. Council Member Roalman reported the outcome of a SLOCOG "supervote"for the Highway
41 project in Atascadero as 6-5-1 (motion was lost;the project was not rated as highest priority). As
the City of SLO's representative, he had voted against the project being rated as highest priority.
C.L.R.2. Mayor Settle stated the City had received the Helen Putnam Award from Governor Wilson,
at which time he explained the Citys position opposing unfunded State mandates,and said the Brown
Act should apply to the State Legislature.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. TRACT 2135 - 1105 TANK FARM ROAD (File No. 410)
A. EXCEPTION TO CONDOMINIUM REGULATIONS
Council held a public hearing to consider a request for an exception to the condominium regulations
requirement for solar water heaters for 84 dwelling units to be developed on the comer of Tank Farm
Road and Brookpine; Farm Road-San Luis, L.P., applicant.
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, explained the alternatives available and the
applicant's request.
Mavor Settle declared the public hearing open.
Bob Fowler. representing the applicant, supported the staff recommendation.
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Cheryl Nostrom stated she had performed a study on solar water heaters,and they could be included
in the project
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed providing affordable housing.
Moved by Romero/Williams to adopt Resolution No. 8395 approving the exception with a condition
that plumbing for solar water heaters be installed; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Roalman
voting no).
Council discussed providing alternatives to solar water heaters to project applicants.
Moved by Romero/Smith to direct staff to return with amendments to the condominium regulations
to allow alternative energy-saving techniques; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Roalman voting
no).
B. FINAL MAP APPROVAL
Council considered giving final map approval for Tract No. 2135 (Units 1 & 2) at Tank Farm Road and
Brookpine Drive.
Moved by Williams/Romero to adopt Resolution No.8396 giving final map approval for Tract No.2135
(Units 1 & 2); motion carried (5-0).
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMA. Council Member Smith requested reconsidering the ranking of the budget goal for a pro-
active economic development program at the March 7 meeting (consensus).
COMM.2. Assistant City Administrative Officer Hamoian suggested the Froom Ranch/Madonna
discussion be held on March 21 (consensus),and stated the business visitation program on Thursday
had been rescheduled to 11:00 a.m.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER (File No. 1046)
Council considered endorsing the concept plan for the use of City-owned property at Prado Road for
Interim use as a homeless services center for at least five years.
Jim Gardiner. Police Chief,provided a history of the working committee and overview of the proposed
facilities.
Bill Thoma. President of the Chamber of Commerce,offered volunteer labor to assist in the relocation,
stating this was one of the highest priority projects for the Chamber.
Tom Norwood. Co-Director of the People's Kitchen, stated that they anticipated being able to expand
their services after the move.
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Kurt Kupper. ECOSLO Director, stated the site was windy, and expressed concerns about theft and
the inability to expand their operations.
Dick Warren, representing the Interfaith Coalition for the Homeless, expressed their desire to build
additional programs for the homeless center.
Lark Jursek. San Luis Obispo, expressed concerns for parking availability.
Will Alexander. 30 EI Mirador, congratulated the collaborative work.
Council discussed the timing of program implementation, community involvement and the future
process.
Moved by Smith/Romero to 1) Endorse the concept plan for the use of City-owned property located
on Prado Road for interim use as a homeless services center, 2) Direct staff to work with involved
agencies and service groups, and 3) Direct staff to bring final proposal and agreements back to the
City Council for final approval; motion carried (5-0).
3. TOURIST SIGNAGE (File No. 428)
Council considered approving the concept, as recommended by the Promotional Coordinating
Committee (PCC), of placing a visitor sign at the southerly entrance to the City.
Bill Pynerrepresenting the PCC, presented the proposed project, stating the Botanical Gardens had
offered to landscape the sign for free.
Council discussed illumination,which was clarified as external,and other uses for promotional funds.
Jesse Norris. San Luis Obispo, supported the sign and expressed concern about directing motorists
to use the Marsh Street exit.
Moved by Williams/Romero to 1) Approve the concept of placing a visitor sign at the southerly
entrance to the City; 2) Advise the PCC to use the proposed design as a general design guideline for
sign development; and, 3) Authorize staff to carry out the sign project using the $20,000 currently
available in the City's promotion budget; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Roalman voting no).
4. SALINAS RESERVOIR EXPANSION PROJECT (File No. 1104)
Council considered the Salinas Reservoir Expansion Project strategy for proceeding with the
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and other related issues.
John Moss. Utilities Director, and Gary Henderson, Water Division Manager, stated the three major
Issues were water rights,the transfer of facility ownership and certification of the EIR. They reviewed
the phased strategy for implementation.
David Broadwater. Atascadero, supported the staff recommendation to delay the project until the
mitigations are determined.
Charles Pritchard.Carrisa Plains,discussed problems in implementing the project,and recommended
including all participants in the process.
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Eric Greening, Atascadero, supported the staff recommendation.
Tom Mora.Atascadero,spoke of depleted water reserves and expressed concern that raising the level
of the dam would affect the natural flow of the Salinas River.
Debbie Sullivan. Templeton, described various water resource issues.
Robert Williams. Cal Poly student, stated a group of six students were writing a mock proposal
regarding endangered species impacted by the proposal,and expressed concerns that the mitigations
proposed to date were vague.
Bob Miller.Templeton, expressed concerns with salt water intrusion,and urged people to put all wells
into production.
John Tannehill.San Miguel,stated that agriculture along the Salinas River had pre-emptive rights and
stated the live stream agreement had not been faithfully administered.
Paul Viborg. Paso Robles, stated that many people depended on the Salinas River for their livelihood.
Moved by Williams/Roalman to 1) Endorse the proposed strategy for proceeding with the Salinas
Reservoir Expansion Project, and 2) Direct staff to develop a formal amendment to the Woodward-
Clyde contract for Phase III; motion carried (5-0).
9:55 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting to Tuesday, February 28, 1995 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
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