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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL._ ITJE 4 # C
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO --------
TUESDAY,JUNE 13, 1995 -7:00 PM
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS -990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Roll Call:
Council Members:
Present: Council Members Bill Roalman, Kathy Smith,Dodie Williams,
Vice Mayor Dave Romero, and Mayor Allen K. Settle
Absent: None
City Staff:
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Ken Hampian,
Assistant CAO; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Diane
Gladwell,City Clerk; 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; Paul LeSage,
Recreation Director; John Moss, Utilities Director
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.I. Neta Savage, 1365 Bramble Road Arroyo Grande, asked Council to agendize a proposal for
La Lomita Ranch.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Romero/Williams to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer; motion carried (5-0).
C-1 WATER REUSE PROJECT ADDENDUM (File No. 93-66)
Council considered an addendum to the contract with Fugro West, Inc., in the amount of$16,514
for "Water Reuse Project - Evaluation of Biological Resources," and the transfer of$15,900 from
Water Administration Contract Services to the Water Reuse CIP.
Moved by Romero/Williams to approve, and authorize the Mayor to sign, an addendum to the
contract with Fugro West Inc in the amount of$16,514.00 for"Water Reuse Project-Evaluation of
Biological Resources'; and approve the transfer of $15,900 from Water Administration Contract
Services to the Water Reuse CIP; motion carried (5-0).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
C.L.R.1. Council Member Williams stated the Business Improvement Association (BIA) has hired
a new administrator who will start July 11, 1995.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PRELIMINARY 1995-97 FINANCIAL PLAN (File No. 233)
Council continued consideration of the Preliminary 1995.97 Financial Plan. (Continued from
1110/95, 1/21/95, 1/24195, 317/95, 4/4/95, 5/20/95 and 6/6/95.)
John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, provided an overview of the budget and proposed agenda
for discussion during the meeting.
Mayor Settle presented his proposed budget.
Bill Statler, Director of Finance, discussed options to balance the budget.
Council discussed Jack House revenue and Geographic Information System(GIS)staffing.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing open.
Dave Garth. Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce and registered municipal advocate,
stated the cost of services study was faulty because it included overhead costs.
Scott Gregory. Chamber of Commerce staff and registered municipal advocate, urged Council to
use cost containment instead of revenue increases to balance the budget.
Bill Thoma. President of the Chamber of Commerce, urged the Council to adopt their suggestions
on changing the budget.
Greg Macedo. Chair of the Parks and Recreation Department, urged the Council to support the
implementation plan for the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan.
Greg Saunders. Board of Directors for the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO),supported
the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)for Parks and Recreation.
Viraie Ponce. 5875 Edna Road, stated the current condition of soccer fields caused injuries to
players.
Bob Rowntree. 808 Murray, spoke in support of the proposed Montalban bridge and the widening
of Santa Rosa bridge, and stated the Chamber of Commerce charged for overhead expenses for
their programs.
Gary Fowler, 777 Mill Street,stated he was going to other cities to protest the increase in cable TV
charges and user utility taxes.
Christine Mullhollund. San Luis Obispo, supported the Natural Resources Manager position and
development fees to fully cover expenses.
Vic Barbosa. San Luis Obispo, suggested using prison labor to repair soccer fields and paint
buildings.
Steve Barasch. 225 Prado Road, urged Council to establish a pro-active economic program.
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Mike Moaensen, Executive Director of the YMCA, spoke in support of Parks and Recreation CIP
projects.
Jan Vidalin. 65 Chuparrosa Drive, urged Council not to cut funds for neighborhood parks.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Romero/Roalman to approve the Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)projects in tier 1;motion
carred (5-0).
After discussion; moved by Williams/Smith to approve $45,000 fora portable.gymnasium:in fiscal,
year 95-96.; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Roalman voting no).
Moved by Smith/Romero to approve information technology projects for Windows, Finance and
Public Safety;motion carried (5-0).
After discussion, moved by Smith/Settle to approve the Pavement Management program, reduced
by the survey for$50,000 (reinstate $15,000 for computer program purchase); motion carried (3-2,
Council Member Roalman and Vice Mayor°Romero voting no).
Moved by Romero/Smith to defer the Santa Rosa bridge project to a later point in time; motion
carred (5-0).-
Moved by Romero/Smith to retain youth athletic field improvements at $100,000 a year; reduce
neighborhood park improvements to $50,000 a year (staff to determine which projects to cut);
motion carried (4-1, Council Member Roalman voting no).
Moved by Roalman/Smith to approve $20,000 a year for traffic calming; motion carried (44, Vice
Mayor Romero voting no).
Moved by Settle/Romero that the information technology plan for GIS and the storm drain project
for Meadow Street be approved; motion carried
Moved by RomerofW1lliams that the neighborhood traffic management program be reduced to
$50,000 in 95-96 and $80,000 in 96-97 (for both tier 2 and tier 3); motion was lost (2-3, Council
Membersi Roalman, Smith and Mayor Settle voting no).
After discussion, moved by Settle/Roalman to approve$50,000 and $130;000 respectively (for both
tier 2 and tier 3); motion carried (3-2, Council Member Williams.and Vice Mayor Romero voting no).
Bill Statier, Finance Director, stated he had received a letter from Assembly Member Jack
O'Connell's office stating a grant was available to fund the Montalban Overcrossing project
Moved by Romero/Settle to drop the Montalban overcrossing project (reducing the general fund
portion of the project,by the anticipated grant amount); motion carried (5-0)..
Moved by Romero/Williams to adopt the staff recommendations for the corporation yard
improvements; motion carried (5-0).
Council discussed alternatives.for implementing and funding the Mission Plaza expansion.
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Moved by Williams/Romero to approve the Mission Plaza expansion at $40,000 in 96-97 for debt
repayment (project would be debt-financed); motion carried (5-0).
Moved by RomeroWilliams to approve painting the main police station building as staff
recommended; motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Smith/Roalman to approve $182,000 for the Jennifer Street bridge; motion carred (5-0).
Council discussed flood protection and a study to update the "pink book" listing projects.
Moved by RomeroWilliams to fund $165,000 for flood protection over two years (the study is to
return to Council); motion carred (5-0).
Council discussed improvements to City Hall seismic safety and HVAC.
Moved by Romero/Roalman to approve the Orcutt Road widening and City Hall Seismic and HVAC
projects; motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Smith/Romero to approve technology plans for records and public access;motion carried
(5-0).
Moved by Romero/Settle to drop the public art in-lieu contributions; motion carried (4-1, Council
Member Roalman voting no).
Moved by Roalman/Romero to approve$17,200 for tree planting for both years;motion carred(5-0).
9:50 PM Mayor Settle declared a recess.
10:05 PM Council reconvened, all Council Members present
Bill Statler. Finance Director, reviewed the $403,600 in cuts made in the CIP projects, and stated
the target reduction for a balanced budget was $432,000.
Council discussed staffing issues in the Fire Department.
Council discussed the proposed positions of Natural Resources and Economic Development
Managers.
Moved by Settle/Roalman to approve the Natural Resources Manager . . . .
Moved by Romero/Williams to amend the motion to include both positions at one time; motion was
lost (2-3, Council Members Smith, Roalman and Mayor Settle voting no).
Main motion carried (3-2, Council Member Williams and Vice Mayor Romero voting no).
Moved by Smith/Settleto approve the Economic Development Manager position; motion carried(4-
1, Council Member Roalman voting no).
Moved by Roalman/Romero to approve the balance of positions as recommended; motion carried
(5-0).
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Council discussed significant operating program changes, including the proposed update to the
Conservation and Energy Element.
Moved by Romero/Smith to defer the Conservation and Energy element update out of this budget
cycle; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Roalman voting no).
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Settle to defer the update of the 10-year comprehensive
Financial Management Plan for two years; motion carried (5-0).
Council discussed the proposed purchase of a plotter, public access improvements and improved
tree maintenance programs.
Moved by Roalman/Romero to cut the public access improvement funding in half; motion carried
(54)•
Council discussed Planning, and Parks and Recreation fees.
Moved by Smith/Romero to adjust the planning fees to represent the request of Council Member
Williams proposal of 25% of cost, excluding those with fees set at zero; motion carried (4-1,
Council Member Roalman voting no).
Council discussed Parks and Recreation fees.
COMMUNICATION
There were no communications.
11:45 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned
the meeting to Tuesday, June 20, 1995 at 6:30 PM in the Council Hearing Room.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL
Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
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MEETI
NG AGENDA
MINUTES DATE ITEM #
CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1995-6:30 PM
CITY HALL-COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
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: Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
(pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9)
Existing Litigation, McCartin v. City of San Luis Obispo
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 was given.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL•
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Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
IhtTING AGENDA
DATE �SITEM # L-
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,JUNE 20, 1995 - 7:00 PM
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBER- 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
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; Arnold Jonas, Community
Development Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Wayne
Peterson, City Engineer
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.I. Patrick Newbald, Venable Street, spoke in favor of traffic calming on Chorro Street
P.C.2. Bev Ensina, 283 Chorro Street, requested traffic calming on Chorro Street be expedited.
P.C.3. Scott Gre-gory, registered municipal advocate representing the Chamber of Commerce,
stated the Central Coast Regional Technology Alliance was the only regional proposal accepted
for Phase Two funding.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Smith/Romero to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer; motion carried (5-0).
C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES(GLADWELL)
Council considered of the minutes of:
Thursday, January 12, 1995 at 8:45 a.m.;
Monday, January 23, 1995 at 1:00 p.m.;
Monday, February 6, 1995 at 9:00 a.m.;
Wednesday, February 22, 1995 at 5:00 p.m.;
Monday, March 6, 1995 at 10:45 a.m.;
Monday, March 13, 1995 at 4:00 p.m;
Tuesday, March 14, 1995 at 10:00 a.m.;
Tuesday, March 14, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.;
Tuesday, March 28, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.;
Tuesday, April 4, 1995 at 12:00 p.m.;
Tuesday, April 4, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.;
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Thursday, April 6, 1995 at 3:00 p.m.;
Tuesday, April 13, 1995 at 2:00 p.m.;
Tuesday, April 18, 1995 at 6:30 p.m.;
Tuesday, April 18, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.;
Friday, April 21, 1995 at 9:30 a.m.;
Tuesday, May 2, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.;
Tuesday, May 9, 1995 at 12:00 p.m.;
Tuesday, May 16, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.;
Saturday, May 20, 1995 at 9:00 a.m.;
Monday, May 22, 1995 at 11:00 a.m.;
Tuesday, May 23, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.;
Wednesday, May 24, 1995 at 11:00 a.m.; and
Friday, June 2, 1995 at 9:00 a.m.
Moved by Smith/Romero to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carried
(54)-
C-2 SNAP RENEWAL(File No. 731)
Council considered continuation of the Student Neighborhood Assistance Program (SNAP) in
conjunction with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly.
Moved by Smith/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8428 and authorize the Mayor to execute the
agreement with Associated Students, Inc. authorizing continuation of the Student Neighborhood
Assistance Program (SNAP) for a period of two years, with the option of extending for two
additional years, if appropriate; motion carried (5-0).
C-3 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (File No. 95-48)
Council considered an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to furnish one Skid Steer Loader with Cold Planer,
estimated to cost $29,000.
Moved by Smith/Romero to approve the 'Invitation for Bids to Furnish One Skid Steer Loader with
Cold Planer -Specification No. 9548.520.556" (cost estimate: $29,000); authorize staff to advertise
for bids; and approve transferring $30,500 into the project account; motion carried (5-0).
C-4 REGIONAL TRANSIT FUNDING FORMULA (File No. 541)
Council considered a new regional transit funding formula which reduces most agency
contributions to the SLOCOG budget.
Council congratulated staff on the new funding formula.
Moved by Smith/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8429 ratifying the new regional transit funding
formula; motion carried (5-0).
C-5 INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (File No. 1158)
Council considered establishing the Integrated Waste Management Authority (PJVNIA)as the Local
Task Force (LTF) and the appointment of IWMA board members as LTF representatives.
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Moved by Smith/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8430 establishing the IWMA as the Local Task
Force and appoint IWMA Board members as LTF representatives; motion carried (5-0).
C-6 JULY AND AUGUST COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE (File No. 113)
Council considered cancelling the regular meetings of August 1st and July 18th, schedule a
Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 19th, and not schedule meetings on August 8th, 22nd, and
29th, 1995.
Moved by Smith/Romero to approve revised meeting schedule; motion carried (5-0).
C-7 PROPERTY ACQUISITION - NIPOMO & PALM STREETS (File No. 168)
Council considered entering into a contract with Nipomo-Palms Partnership for the purchase of the
property known as 609 Palm Street(APN 002-012-001) in the amount of $239,000 with funding to
be provided by the parking fund.
Council discussed neighborhood impacts and a potential parking structure, which would be many
years away.
Moved by Smith/Romero to authorize the Mayor to enter a contract for purchase of the property
known as 609 Palm Street, APN 002-412-001, with Nipomo-Palms Partnership, in an amount of
$239,000; funding to be provided by the parking fund; motion carried (5-0).
APPOINTMENTS
A-1 ECONOMIC VITALITY CORPORATION (File No. )
Council considered three nominees to serve on the Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC)Board of
Directors.
The Council Subcommittee of Mayor Settle and Vice Mayor Romero recommended each Council
Member select their choices for appointment from the list of possible candidates. Each Council
Member indicated their top selections, and three names were identified as nominees.
Moved by Romero/Smith, to nominate Maggie Cox, Bill Thoma, and Diane Hull as possible
appointments to the Economic Vitality Corporation; motion carried (5-0).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
C.L.1. Council Member Smith reported on Economic Opportunity Commission's CDBG Grant, the
City's donations to Cuesta College,and presented an award she received on behalf of the City from
the Obispo Beautiful Association for the landscaping on Anacapa Circle to Public Works Director
Mike McCluskey.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 1995-97 FINANCIAL PLAN ADOPTION (File No. 233)
Council held a public hearing to consider final adoption of the 1995-97 Financial Plan. (Continued
from 1110195, 1121195, 1124/95, 317195, 414195, 5120/95, 616195 and 6113195.)
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John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, and Bill Statler, Director of Finance, provided an overview
of the proposed Financial Plan.
A. ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Final consideration of Enterprise Fund operating programs and Capital Improvement Plan
projects.
John Moss. Utilities Director, reviewed the recommendations.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against this item.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Romero/Settle to approve design money for water reuse project(approximately$700,000),
but not approve construction money (defer to 1997-98); motion carried (4-1; Council Member
Roalman voting no).
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Williams to keep the Infiltration and Inflow in the budget as
proposed; motion was lost (2-3, Council Member Smith, Vice Mayor Romero and Mayor Settle
voting no).
Moved by Smith/Settle to eliminate Infiltration and Inflow from CIP sewer fund; motion carried(3-2;
Council Members Roalman and Williams voting no).
Moved by Romero/Smith to direct staff to return to Council with a report on alternative programs
for Infiltration and Inflow; motion carried (5-0).
Council discussed Highway 101 landscaping, debris and proposed staffing increases.
Moved by Roalman/Romero to adopt the Enterprise Fund operating .programs and Capital
Improvement Plan projects as amended; motion carried (5-0).
B. SERVICE CHARGES
Council held a public hearing to consider setting fees for a broad range of City services,including
Police, Fire, Planning, Engineering, Building and Safety, Utilities and Parks and Recreation.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Bill Thoma. President of the Chamber of Commerce, requested Council reconsider various fees.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Roalman/Settle to adopt Resolution No. 8433 setting fees for a broad range of City
services under a master fee schedule; motion carried (4-1; Council Member Smith voting no).
Council discussed traffic impact fees and Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases.
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Moved by Smith/Settle that Council review the policy for the Master City Service Fee Schedule and
analysis in April, 1996,to determine if the CPI should apply to all fee increases; motion carried (41;
Council Member Roalman voting no).
C. NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM
Council held a public hearing to consider existing efforts and policies for neighborhood action,and
additional measures to further assist neighborhoods with existing resources. (Continued from
3/7/95, 3121195, 5/2195 and 5116195.)
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, and Allen Hopkins, Administrative Analyst,
reviewed the proposed program.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing open.
Ray NordQuist. 750 Paso Tiempo, Chair of the Residents for Quality Neighborhoods (RQN), urged
Council to establish the Neighborhood Services Office.
Don Green. San Luis Obispo, suggested adopting Alternative 92.
Carol Tanaeman. San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the Neighborhood Services Office.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed the cost implications of Alternative #2.
Moved by Williams/Romero to establish a Neighborhood Services Office in the Community
Development Department; B) restructure and retitle the position of Zoning Investigations
Coordinator to Neighborhood Services Manager; and C)implement other improvements to current
service levels as outlined in the report; motion carried (5-0).
D. GENERAL FUND
Council held a public hearing to consider General Fund operating programs and Capital
Improvement Plan projects.
Bill Statler,Director of Finance, updated Council in the fiscal impacts of the actions they had taken.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing open.
Mary Green. Morro Bay, representing Volunteers for Animals, requested $10,000 for a spay/neuter
program.
Dianna Duncan. Morro Bay, representing the Homeless Animal Rescue Team, urged Council to
allocate $10,000 for a spay/neuter program.
Panay Koteen. 253 Via San Bias, reviewed the cost of altering animals in comparison to killing
them.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing closed.
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Council discussed neighborhood park funding.
Moved by Williams/Romero to Increase park improvements $50,000 for development of a third
neighborhood park; motion carried (5-0).
After discussion, moved by Smith/Roalman to restore Public Art in-lieu funding to 50% of initial
amount (approximately $15,000); motion carried (5-0).
Council discussed the past spay/neuter programs offered by the City.
Moved by Williams/Roalman to allocate$10,000 for a pilot program for$20 spay/neuter certificates
(with preferential treatment for feral cat colonies -report to come back to Council); motion carried
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Moved by Roalman/INilliams to allocate$40,000 to the Street Paving program; motion carried (4-1,
Council Member Roalman voting no).
Council discussed street lighting, debt financing, transit funding and map consolidation.
Moved by Smith/Romero to approve General Fund operating programs and Capital Improvement
Plan projects as amended; motion carried (5-0).
E. APPROPRIATION LIMIT
Council considered establishing the City's Appropriation Limit for 1995-96.
Bill Statler, Finance Director, gave a brief overview.
Moved by Smith/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8431 establishing the Appropriation Limit for
Fiscal Year 1995-96; motion carried (5-0).
F. ADOPTION OF 1995-97 FINANCIAL PLAN
Council considered adopting the 1995-97 Financial Plan and the 1995-96 Budget.
Moved by RoalmanWilliams to adopt Resolution No. 8432 approving the 1995-97 Financial Plan
and 1995-96 Budget; motion carred (5-0).
COMMUNICATIONS
COMM.1. Vice Mayor Romero asked that the Airport Area Annexation be reconsidered (unanimous
consent).
COMM.2. Mayor Settle asked that the Business Tax Verification Program be deferred(consensus).
COMM. 3. Council Member Smith stated that Dan Gallagher had thanked Council for paving on
Orcutt Road.
COMM. 4. Council Member Smith asked for a study session for Art in Public Places;staff to return
with costs (unanimous consent).
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Comm.S. Mayor Settle discussed process for making suggestions on proposed job descriptions
for Natural Resources Manager and Economic Development Manager; to be submitted to CAO
(consensus).
10:45 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned
the meeting to Wednesday, July 5, 1995 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
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MINUTES SATE ITEM #
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNC
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1995 - 7:00 PM
CITY HALL-COUNCIL CHAMBER - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
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; Jim Gardiner, Police
Chief;Ann Slate, Personnel Director; Paul LeSage, Recreation
Director; John Moss, Utilities Director; Bob Neumann, Fire
Chief; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.I. Beverly Ensing, 283 Chorro, opposed plans to spend $50,000 on a consultant for traffic
calming on Chorro.
P.C.2. Less Haynes. 808 Mission, requested modification of traffic table on Chorro and the removal
of pylons and expressed concerns about the cost of the traffic table solutions.
P.C.3. Jeff Wagner. 216 Chorro, stated traffic tables on Chorro were not severe enough to slow
vehicles and objected to the skateboard/rollerblade ban in the downtown area.
P.C.4. Sheldon Smith. 273 Chorro, stated the traffic table on Chorro was ineffective and ugly and
requested time with the Council to discuss the issue.
Mayor Settle suggesting discussing this Item on July 25, 1995 (consensus).
P.C.S. Dr.Richard Kresia,San Luis Obispo,expressed concerns about the job description for Natural
Resources Manager and urged Council to include biological requirements.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Romero/Smith to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative
Officer with the exception of Item C-5 and Item C-8 as noted; motion carried (5-0).
C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Council considered the minutes of.-
Tuesday,
f:Tuesday, April 11, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., and
Tuesday, June 6, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.
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Moved by Romero/Smith to waive oral reading and adopt minutes; motion carried
C-2 SALINAS WATER RIGHTS PERMIT MODIFICATION (File No. 1104)
Council considered modifying the City of San Luis Obispo's Water Rights Permit(5882)for the Salinas
Reservoir.
Moved by Romero/Smith to approve Stipulated Agreement for Permit 5881 of the U.S.Army Corps of
Engineers and Permit 5882 of the City of San Luis Obispo and authorize the Mayor to execute the
agreement; motion carried (5-0).
C-3 LOCAL AGENCY/STATE MASTER AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT (File No. 93-44)
Council considered a supplement to the local Agency/State Master Agreement for Federal Aid projects
for`Bridge Replacement Project-Santa Rosa Street at San Luis Obispo Creek,"Specification No. 93-
44.
Moved by Romero/Smith to adopt Resolution No.8434 approving Program Supplement No.014 to the
Local Agency/State Master Agreement for Federal Aid Projects No. 05-5016 for the Bridge
Replacement Project-Santa Rosa Street at San Luis Obispo Creek, Specification No. 93-44; motion
carried (5-0).
C-4 PROPERTY ACQUISITION - 972 NIPOMO STREET (File No. 168)
Council considered the purchase of the property known as 972 Nipomo Street,APN 002-412-002,from
Development Services, Inc. in the amount of $225,000; funding to be provided by the parking fund.
Moved by RomerojSmith to approve and authorize the Mayor to enter into contract A-10-95-CC for
the purchase of the property known as 972 Nipomo Street, APN 002-412-002, with Development
Services, Inc. in an amount of$225,000, funding to be provided by the parking fund; motion carried
(5-0)•
C-5 BIA ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT (File No. 471)
Council considered approving a contract of employment between the City and Deborah J. Holley,
Business Improvement Association (BIA)Administrator,for the period July 10, 1995 through July 10,
1996.
Council discussed the lack of benefits offered to this candidate.
Peter Terhune. President of the BIA, stated they would bring the issue to the BIA Board of Directors.
Moved by Smith/Villiams to adopt Resolution No. 8435 approving the contract of employment
between the City of San Luis Obispo and Deborah J. Holley, BIA Administrator for the period of July
109 1995 through July 10, 1996 with the BIA to look at health benefits; motion carried (5-0).
C-6 DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE ACCOUNTS (File No. 142)
Council considered authorizing the San Luis Obispo County Assessor to assess the amounts due to
San Luis Garbage Company on delinquent accounts for provision of solid waste collection and
disposal services.
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Moved by Romero/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8436 authorizing the San Luis Obispo County
Assessor to assess the amounts due to San Luis Garbage Company on delinquent accounts for
provision of solid waste collection and disposal services as described within Municipal Code Section
81.04.070 as liens against properties Involved; motion carried (5-0).
C-7 ELKS LANE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (File No. L-10H)
Council considered plans and specifications for "Bridge Replacement and Street Reconstruction
Project; Elks Lane, City Plan No. L-10H; estimated to cost $696,000 including contingencies with
$469,000 reimbursement available from a federal highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation
grant.
Moved by Romero/Smith to 1)approve plans and specifications for"Bridge Replacement and Street
Reconstruction Project: Elks Lan,e City Plan No.L-101-10;2)authorize staff to advertise for bids on the
construction contract; 3) authorize the CAO to award the construction contract if no additional
appropriations are needed at time of the award; and, 4) appropriate an additional $480,300 in grant
revenue and an additional $397,300 for project expense; motion carried (5-0).
C-8 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM (File No. 812)
Council considered a preschool program at the Santa Rosa Recreation Center.
Council discussed the limited hours provided by the new program and the non-profit status of the
proposed service provider.
Vicky Phillips.representing Parent Cooperative Preschool,stated they had applied for non-profit status
from the State of California.
Moved by Smith/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8437 approving the lease agreement A-11-95-CC
as amended to strike second"Whereas;authorize the Mayor to sign and execute the lease on behalf
of the City of San Luis Obispo,and approve the selection of Parent Cooperative Preschool applicant
to become the new preschool provider in the Little Rec'ers Room at the Santa Rosa Street Recreation
Center with eyes on issues such as length of program and not-for-profit status; motion carried (5-0).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
C.L.R.1. Mayor Settle expressed concerns about reduced days for rollerblading and skateboarding
In Santa Rosa Park; issue to come back to Council on 7/19/95 (consensus).
C.L.R.2. Council Member Williams reported on the Cultural Heritage Committee's progress on
archeological preservation guidelines and efforts In Chinatown.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION GRANTS-IN-AID (File No. 1045)
Council held a public hearing to consider recommendations from the Human Relations Commission
(HRC) for Grants-In-Aid funding for 1995-96.
Council Member Smith stepped down due to a potential conflict of interest.
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Jill Sylvian.Personnel Analyst,and Randy Baudendistel. Chair of the HRC,reviewed the process and
recommendations as follows:
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
GRANTS-IN-AID FUNDING BY AGENCY
ADOPTED REQUESTED ADOPTED REQUESTE®IECOMMENDED
AGENCY 1993-94 1994-95 1994-95 1995-96 1995-96
Ad Care Association $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,500 $2,000
Aids Support Network 1,000 6,500 1,200 4,500 1,800
ALPHA 1,000 2,500 1,000 2,500 1,000
American Red Cross 4,200 8,000 4,200 8,000 4,200
Big Brothers/Big Sisters -0- 1,000 500 -0- -0-
Camp Fire Council 1,000 3,000 1,000 3,814 1,000
Caring Callers 450 750 450 1,000 450
Casa Solana 5,000 10,000 5,000 7,000 5,000
Child Development Center 7,500 9,000 7,500 9,000 7,500
Faster Seals 1,500 3,500 1,500 3,500 1,500
EOC Child Care Connection 1,000 4,000 1,000 -0- -0-
EOC Family Planning 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
EOC Senior Health Screening 2,700 2,844 2,800 3,000 2,800
Family Services Center 4,000 6,000 4,000 6,000 4,000
Food Bank Coalition 1,000 2,500 1,000 -0- -0-
Grass Roots II 3,000 8,945 3,100 8,183 3,500
Hospice 4,200 8,000 4,200 8,000 4,200
Hotline 3,100 5,000 3,200 5,000 3,300
Life Steps 1,000 4,000 1,000 3,400 11000
Literacy Council 1,500 6,000 1,500 6,000 1,700
Long Term Care Ombudsman 1,200 1,750 1,200 3,000 1,400
Mental Health Association -0- 5,000 5,000 4,600 4,600
Middle House 3,100 10,000 3,200 10,000 3,500
Poly Pals 500 750 500 750 500
Rape Crisis 5,500 8,300 5,500 6,500 5,800
RSVP 600 800 500 1,000 500
Salvation Army 12,000 25,000 8,000 30,000 8,000
Senior Nutrition Program -0- 2,858 1,000 3,255 1,000
Senior Peer Counseling 1,650 1,650 1,650 2,000 1,700
SLO Legal Alternative -0- 1,020 500 2,850 500
United Cerebral Palsy -0- -0- -0- 3,941 500
Voices for Children 500 750 500 750 750
Women's Shelter 8,000 12,000 8,000 12,000 8,000
TOTAL $84,700 $166,417 $84,700 $165,043 $84,700
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against this item.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing closed.
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Moved by Roalman/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8438 authorizing staff to develop and execute
agreements with each Grants-In-Md recipient as outlined above and inclusive of any modifications
made by the Council during the public hearing; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Smith not
participating).
2. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE GRANTS-IN-AID (File No. 1055)
Council held a public hearing to consider recommendations from the Promotional Coordinating
Committee (PCC) for Grants-In-Aid funding for 1995-96.
Ken Hamoian.Assistant City Administrative Officer,and Dr. Dianne Long,Subcommittee Chair for the
PCC, reviewed the process and recommendations as follows:
PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE
GRANTS-IN-AID FUNDING FOR 1995-96
ORGANIZATION GRANT AMOUNT
Art Association, San Luis Obispo (SLO Art Center) $4,000
Artemis, A Theatre Company 2,500
ARTematives 2,000
Friends of San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens 2,200
Business Improvement Association 4,500
Cal Poly Foundation for Cal Poly Arts 2,000
Centerpointe Theatre Group 2,000
Children's Creative Project 3,000
Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo 2,500
San Luis Obispo Community Concerts Assn. 2,000
San Luis Obispo County Arts Council 2,200
San Luis Obispo County Band 1,800
San Luis Obispo County Symphony 4,000
San Luis Obispo County Youth Symphony 2,000
Cuesta College Art Gallery 2,100
Foundation for the Performing Arts 2,150
Friendships Through Dance 1,000
Gilbert Reed Ballet 1,000
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival 4,850
La Fiesta de San Luis Obispo 3,000
San Luis Obispo Little Theatre 4,000
Mission Plaza Cultural Coalition 1,200
San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival 6,000
Music and the Arts for Youth 2,000
Mystic Krewe of Kamival 5,000
Pacific Repertory Opera 2,000
San Luis Obispo Poetry/Fest/Literacy Council 1,000
San Luis Obispo Soccer Club 1,000
San Luis Obispo Vocal Arts Ensemble 2,000
Reserve (1) 5.400
$80.400
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(1) Reserve of$5,400 in 1995-96 reflects the cant'-over of the 1994-95 reserve of$2,700 to 1995-96.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Romero to increase the San Luis Obispo Soccer Club funding
to $2,000; motion carried (unanimous consent).
After discussion, moved by RomeroMlliams to fund the$5,000 grant for Mardi Gras (Mystic Krewe
of Karnival) only after compliance with the requested Management Plan; motion carried (unanimous
consent).
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing open.
Jim BerteroVice President of La Fiesta, requested their grant be increased to$5,000 to provide for
the incorporation of the City's birthday.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing closed.
Ptty Brownmember of the PCC,stated they had increased their recommendation for La Fiesta from
$2,000 to $3,000 previously, which was their full request.
Moved by Romero/Williams to increase the La Fiesta funding to$5,000;motion carried(3-1-1,Council
Member Roalman voting no, Council Member Smith not participating).
Moved by Romero/Williams to adopt Resolution No. 8438 authorizing staff to develop and execute
agreements with each Grants-In-Aid recipient as outlined in Exhibit OX as amended during this
meeting; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Smith not participating).
Council Member Smith returned to the dias.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 1. lice Mayor Romero said that the County no longer supported the new Regional Transit
funding formula which would be coming before the Board of Supervisors in October. Vice Mayor
Romero to represent the City Council at that meeting (general consent).
Comm.2. Mayor Settle told Council he had looked over the County's Energy Element and suggested
that staff look at It; the element had been referred to the Community Development Director for
analysis.
Comm. 3. Council Member Roalman asked Council If they would be interested in reviewing the
Parking Fund at a future meeting. No decision was reached.
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. PUBLIC SAFETY STUDIES
John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, stated he and the Chiefs of the Police and Fire Departments
were making these recommendations to Council; meet and confer issues would be discussed with
the employee associations after Council direction was received.
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A. POUCE DEPARTMENT REVIEW (File No. 732)
Council considered a management review of the Police Department by the Commission on
Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).
Jim Gardiner. Police Chief, reviewed statistics and recommendations.
Moved by Romero/Roalman to approve implementation of the study as recommended by the
CAO and Police Chief, including overstaffing; motion carried (5-0).
B. FIRE DEPARTMENT REVIEW (File No. 722)
Council considered a management study of the Fire Department by Hunt Research
Corporation.
Bob Neumann. Fire Chief, reviewed statistics and recommendations.
Bob Wilkinson. representing the Firefighters Association, supported the 3-person engine
company, but opposed the apprenticeship program and the civilian Fire Marshal position.
Moved by Roalmon/Williams to direct staff to pursue Implementation as
modified by the recommendation of staff; motion carried (5-0).
4. SAUNAS RESERVOIR TRANSFER AGREEMENTS (File No. 1104)
Council considered approving the Salinas Reservoir ownership transfer agreements.
John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, reviewed efforts to communicate with the North County
agencies and the reasons the City was pursuing these agreements.
John Moss. Utilities Director, and Gary Henderson, Water Division Manager reviewed the agencies
Involved with operations of the Salinas Reservoir, key areas of the Ownership Transfer Agreement,
benefits of transferring ownership and the steps for the property transfer.
Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, stated the agreements were structured to provide a clear statement of
the Citys intentions to expand the reservoir,protect the City's water rights,and they did not affect any
live stream agreements.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing open.
George Highland. Mayor of Atascadero, expressed concerns about provisions in the agreements and
communications with the City.
Waft Macklin. Mayor of Paso Robles, asked Council to reconsider the adoption of the transfer
agreements, stating they were unbalanced. He expressed opposition to sections 4(a)and 5(b) in the
agreements.
Rock Zierman, staff for State Assemblyman Tom Bordonaro, expressed opposition to the expansion
of the reservoir, citing six concerns.
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Steven Adamski, representing the Atascadero Mutual Water Company, objected to the timing of the
transfer agreements, and stated San Luis Obispo's water rights were open to negotiation.
Dick Monte—quo, North County (of San Luis Obispo), stated he was a rancher, and requested more
dialogue before proceeding with the transfer.
Glenn Priddy.Deputy County Engineer,stated they would be happy to work with San Luis Obipso and
the North County Agencies to provide for regional needs.
Mayor Settle declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed the City's water rights, timing of the agreements, and previous public statements
that San Luis Obispo would proceed with the Salinas and Nacimiento projects on parallel tracks.
Moved by RoalmanMiliams to continue the Rem to 8/15/95; motion carried (5-0).
9:30 PM Mayor Settle declared a recess.
9:40 PM Council reconvened, all Council Members present.
S. STATE WATER PROJECT EASEMENTS (File No. 1124)
Council considered a request by the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) necessary for the
Coastal Branch of the State Water Project.
Gary Henderson, Water Division Manager, reviewed the State's request.
Phil Ashley, 1586 La Cita Court,stated that Canyons and Streams Alliance (CASA) had Tiled a lawsuit
because the State was not complying with the Environment Impact Report (EIR) requirements, and
asked that the Council delay approving the easements.
David Sandino.State Counsel, stated the court date was scheduled for September,and the State was
complying with the EIR requirements.
Gary Rupert, author of the EIR, explained impacts to Reservoir Canyon from the construction of the
State Water pipeline.
Moved by Romero/Williams to 1)adopt Resolution No.8440 granting a permanent pipeline and access
road easement on City property located on Fox Hollow Road near the base of Cuesta Grade (Police
Firing Range) and 2)adopt Resolution No. 8441 granting a permanent access road easement using
an existing roadway which crosses City property located on Stenner Creek Road;motion carried (3-2,
Settle and Roalman voting no.)
6 RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (File No. 155)
Council considered adopting a Records Management Program and Manual
Diane Gladwell. City Clerk reviewed the program and policies outlined in the Manual.
Council discussed alternative two; R was not recommended because of the decentralized structure
of the organization.
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Moved by Roalman/Rorn to adopt Records Management Program and manual for the City of San
Luis Obispo; motion carried (5-0).
11:57 P.M.there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned
the meeting to Wednesday, July 19, 1995 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Hearing Room.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL
Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
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