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CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1995 -6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL - COUNCIL HEARING ROOM -990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA Craft
to be appro:•-�d
ROLL CALL: at Council MeeTing
Council Members of /0 _ y yJ
Present: Council Members Bill Roalman, Kathy Smith, Dodie
Williams, and Mayor Allen Settle
City Staff
Present: Jeff Jorgenson, City Attorney; Mike McCluskey, Public
Works Director; John Dunn, City Administrative Officer
A. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 314-350 Higuera Street
Negotiating Parties: City of San Luis Obispo, Michael McCluskey
Property Owner/Representative) Lloyd Matthews
Council discussed whether to acquire.
6:45 p.m. Mayor Settle declared a recess to open session in the Council Chamber, where a public
report of the action taken in closed session was given.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1995 -7:00 P.M. graft Minutes
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBER - 990 PALM STREET to be approved
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA at Council Meeting
ROLL CALL: of /J =
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; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer,
Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Ann Slate, Personnel
Director, Bob Neumann, Fire Chief, Mike McCluskey, Public
Works Director, Arnold Jonas, Community Development
Director; Sue Baasch, Administrative Analyst; Harry
Watson,Transportation Manager,Wendy George, Personnel
Analyst
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.I. Gary Friedburg invited the public to attend a marketing seminar to benefit the victims of
the Oklahoma City bombing, at the Embassy Suites on August 9 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
P.C.2. George Stewart expressed concern about proposed fire lane which would remove street
parking on Mission Lane.
P.C.3. Karen Diefenderfer opposed proposed fire lane on Mission Lane. (Issue to come back to
Council.)
P.CA. Dion Schwulst stated the spayineuter pilot program was not being implemented with
preferential treatment for feral cat colonies.
P.C.S. Mary Green stated that County Animal Regulation would not spayineuter feral cats. (Issue
to come back to Council.)
P.C.6. Brad Brown, registered municipal advocate, spoke about the teen video project and
requested the new Parks and Recreation Administration building be equipped with broadcast
facilities to transit public access on Sonic Cable.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Smith/Romero to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer with the exception of Item C-7 as noted; motion carried (5-0).
C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES
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Council considered the minutes of:
Tuesday, June 13, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., and
Tuesday, June 20, 1995 at 6:30 p.m., and
Tuesday, June 20, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., and
Wednesday, July 5, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Smith/Romero to waive oral reading and adopt minutes as amended; motion carried
(5-0).
C-2 CORPORATION YARD EQUIPMENT (File No. 9652.541.564)
Council considered appropriating $27,000 from the unappropriated balance of the general fund
to a project account for replacement of the fueling and gate control equipment at the City
Corporation Yard on Prado Road.
Moved by Smith/Romero to approve fund appropriation; motion carried (5-0).
C-3 TRAFFIC SIGNALS AGREEMENT (File No. 1144)
Council considered a Cooperative Agreement between the State of California and the City for
modifying the Traffic Signal system at the Intersection of Broad and Santa Barbara Streets as
required for the construction of Fire Station No. 1.
Moved by Smith/Romero to adopt Resolution No.8442 approving cooperative agreement; motion
carried (5-0).
C-4 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT (File No. 9952.520.556)
Council considered transferring $8,600 from the equipment replacement fund completed projects
account to a project account for acquisition of a new sidewalk scrubbing machine.
Moved by Smith/Romero to approve transfer of funds for purchase of equipment; motion carried
C-5 HOMELESS SHELTER AGREEMENT (File No. 1046)
Council considered a two-year agreement with the Economic Opportunity Commission In the
amount of $240,000 ($120,000 each year) for homeless services during 1995-97.
Moved by Smith/Romero to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute A-12-95-CC: motion
carried (5-0).
C-6 POLICY REGARDING AMICUS CURIAE (File No. 302)
Council considered establishing a policy regarding Amicus Curiae (Friend Of Court) participation.
Moved by SmitIVRomero to adopt Resolution No. 8443 establishing a policy of participation as
Amicus Curiae; motion carried (5-0).
C-7 MARSH STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (File No. 9532)
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Council considered plans and specifications for"Marsh Street Reconstruction and Storm Drain
Improvement Project; Nipomo to Santa Rosa," Specification No. 95-32.
Daniel Rudebeck, owner of American Speedy Printing Centers at 742 Marsh Street, was
concerned about the construction on Marsh and its impact on the downtown, especially
businesses on Marsh and adjacent streets.
After discussing options for making the project friendlier to businesses in the area, moved by
Romero/Smith to continue this item to 7125195; motion cabled (unanimous consent).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
There were no Council Liaison Reports.
COMMUNICATIONS
CA. Vice Mayor Romero requested Council consider reducing free parking from 90 minutes to
60 minutes in the parking structures; issue to come back with Downtown Panting Management
Study.
C.2. Council Member Williams requested use of trolley for Taste of San Luis; current City policy
provides for this.
C.3. Mayor Settle stated several citizens reported parking meters on Osos Street may be
Inaccurate; referred to Public Works Director.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. 1995-97 PROMOTIONAL PROGRAM (File No. 1055)
Council considered two-year contracts with the Chamber of Commerce for 1) Visitor Services;
and 2) Promotional Services in the amounts of $58,030 and $33,344 each year, respectively; a
two-year contract with the Visitors and Conference Bureau for promotional services in the
amount of$81,700 for 1995-96 and $81,700 for 1996-97; and, 3) a two-year contract with the firm
of Barnett, Cox and Kornreich for advertising services in the amount of$91,200 for 1995-96 and
$94,000 for 1996-97.
Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, introduced Bill Pyoer. Promotional
Coordinating Committee Chair, who outlined the process used by the committee to reach their
recommendations.
Mayor Settle asked for comment from the public.
Jonni Biagaini. Executive Director of the Visitors and Conference Bureau, told Council that their
Investment in this program would be returned many times and emphasized that with the huge
investment that the City had made in the Performing Arts Center, It is Imperative the facility be
booked to capacity as much as possible and the VCB can make sure that this happens.
Georce Newland. San Luis Obispo, spoke In support of all promotional funding, especially that
to the VCB.
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Gordon Jackson, San Luis Obispo, voiced his support of full funding to the Visitors and
Conference Bureau.
Dave Garth, Director of the Chamber of Commence, thanked Council for their support.
Mayor Settle returned the discussion to the Council, there being no further public comment.
After discussion, moved by Romero/Williams to approve the Promotional Coordinating
Committee's recommendations adopted for all three contracts funding: Chamber of Commerce
Visitor Services Agreement A-13-95-CC ($58,030 each year) and Promotional Services Agreement
A-14-95-CC ($32,820 each year); Visitors and Conference Bureau Agreement A45-95-CC ($81,700
each year); and Barnett, Cox and Kornreich Agreement A-16-95-CC ($91,200 for 1995-96 and
$94,000 for 1996-97); motion carried (3-2, Council Members Kathy Smith and Bill Roalman voting
no).
2. TRANSIT OPERATIONS CONTRACT (File No. 95-40)
Council considered awarding the SLO Transit operations contact, Specification No. 95-40, to
Laidlaw/Mayflower Contract Services, Inc. at a cost of $2,796,619 over a 33-month period.
Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director, presented background on the City's transit services
contract and explained that Mayflower Transportation had been purchased by the Laidlaw
Corporation.
Harry Watson. Transit Manager, said that the Request for Proposal had been taken to the Mass
Transportation Committee and seven proposals were received and analyzed by a City selection
review committee.
William Forsythe. President and CEO of Forsythe and Associates, Inc.based in West Covina, said
he believed his company's proposal was the finest transit service that could be found, including
substantial Increases in the driver wage rate, and expressed concern regarding irregularities In
the bidding process.
Patrick O'Donnell, told Council he felt the entire process had been unfair to San Luis
Transportation and asked why his proposal was not accepted and asked the City to pay the
prevailing wage.
Irwin Rosenberg, Vice President of Operations for Laidlaw Transit Services/Mayflower Contract
Services, spoke to the company's commitment to excellent service.
Cindy Draper, Manager of the San Luis transit operations under Mayflower contract services,
explained that when Laidlaw acquired Mayflower she left her position due to differences in
philosophy.
Walter Vance, Chairman of the Mass Transportation Committee, said that since the committee
voted on Laidlaw based on the information supplied by the Transit Manager and the
recommended contractor, new information had surfaced and he felt uncomfortable with the
recommendation of Laidlaw Transit Services.
Doris Sceli,a Mass Transportation Committee member, conceded that she also had reservations
regarding the committee's recommendation after hearing comments made here tonight
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Patrick O'Donnell said that San Luis Transportation bid to operate the system at no cost and yet
his system did not make it to negotiations and said that the RFP he received was different from
what the other bidders received.
Mayor Settle turned the discussion back to Council.
Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, advised Council of the alternatives available to them when
considering action on this issue.
Bill Forsythe. Forsythe and Associates Inc., questioned the legality of rejecting bids without
proceeding with an expedited Request for Proposal.
After discussion, moved by SettielRoalman to reject all proposals, and authorize staff to negotiate
an extension to the current contract for a period up to June 30, 1997, with the term to be
negotiable based on the overall benefit to the City, with driver compensation equal to the
compensation offered by other systems in the region. Staff to bring back performance review
of Laidlaw Transit Services; motion carried (5-0).
3. JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MANAGERS (File No. 104)
Council considered whether to confirm or to subsequently agendize job descriptions for the
Natural Resources Manager and Economic Development Manager positions.
John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, asked that authority for finalizing both job descriptions
be delegated to him based on a fair evaluation of the suggestions of the business and
environmental communities.
Bill Thoma. President of the Chamber of Commerce, told Council that the Chamber was
concerned with the direction in which the discussions over the City's hiring process were going
for both positions and felt that personnel Issues should remain an internal professional and non-
political matter. Opposed any attempts by special interest groups to politicize the hiring process.
Carol Florence. Vice President of the San Luis Obispo Property Owners' Association and a
member of the Business Coalition, thanked Council for hiring an Economic Development Manager
and said staff should be allowed to do their job.
Phil Ashley. San Luis Obispo, said the Environmental Quality Task Force had modified its job
description for the Resources Manager to parallel the business community's Economic
Development Manager.
After discussion, moved by Smith/Romero to direct staff to complete final revisions of job
descriptions In view of specific comments submitted by the Environmental Quality Task Force
and the business community with a focus on the titles, identifying jobs and power in duties,
share copies of the final job descriptions with Council, and proceed with recruitment as soon as
possible; motion carried (5-0).
10:45 p.m., there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle
adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, July 25, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
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APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
DRG:dr:kc By: Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk
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TUESDAY, JULY 25, 1995 -7:00 P.M. of Council Meeting
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBER - 990 PALM STREET of
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;Paul LeSage,Recreation
Director; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Mike McCluskey, Public
Works Director
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There was no public comment
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Williams/Romero to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer, motion carried (5-0).
C-1 UTILITY CHEMICAL BIDS FOR 1995197 (File No. 96-01)
Council considered of the bid package for 1995197 Water Treatment Plant and Water Reclamation
Facility chemicals.
Moved by WilliarnslRomero to approve bid package; to authorize staff to solicit bids; and, to
authorize CAO to award contract to lowest responsible bidder, motion carried (5-0).
C-2 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH LAND ACQUISITION REQUEST (File No. 882)
Council considered sale of portion of the Laguna Lake Golf Course property (8,450 sq. ft.)to the
Congregational Church—United Church of Christ for $20,000.
Moved by WiliiamslRomero to adopt Resolution No. 8444 authorizing the sale; motion carried (5-
0).
C-3 FINANCING FOR THE HEADQUARTERS FIRE STATION (File No. 727)
Council considered retaining the City's option to debt finance the Headquarters Fire Station at
a later date if a future fiscal analysis determines debt financing to be the best source of funding
for the City.
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Moved by Williams/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 6445 declaring the City's intention to
reimburse expenditures relating to the Headquarters Fire Station Project from the proceeds of
tax-exempt obligations of the City; motion carried (5-0).
APPOINTMENTS
A-1 APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATION TO THE PCC (File No. 123)
Council considered appointment recommendation to the Promotional Coordinating Committee.
Moved by Williams/Smith to appoint Carol Ann Lockary to an unexpired term on the Promotional
Coordinating Committee to end 3131/96; motion carried (5-0).
A-2 APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNTY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM (File No. 123)
Council considered nominating Vice Mayor Romero to serve on the County's Economic
Development Program Committee whose purpose would be to oversee efforts to acquire grant
funding from the Economic Development Administration of the Federal Government
Moved by Settle/Williams to concur with the nomination of Vice Mayor Romero: motion carried
(54)•
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
There were no Council Liaison Reports.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 1.Mayor Settle discussed requested support for the National Highway System Legislation.
After discussion, a letter will be sent supporting the release of funds for highways, but opposing
the denial of Amtrak funding (consensus).
Comm. 2.Council Member Roalman requested that a letter be sent to the,proposed Emerald Hills
project developer outlining current City policy regarding water and sewer service to areas outside
City limits (consensus).
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. CHORRO STREET SPEED TABLE PROJECTICHORRO STREET NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (File No. 534)
Council considered a status report concerning the Chorro Street speed table, and the Chorro
Street Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.
Mike McCluskey. Public Works Director, briefly outlined the history of Council's past actions
concerning Chorro Street
Terry Sanville. Principal Transportation Planner, described the basis of the traffic management
program, and described the design and implementation of the speed table in depth.
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Mayor Settle asked for public comment.
Steve Boyer. 67 Chorro Street, thanked Council for listening to the neighborhood's concerns and
making a tangible start to traffic calming in the area and hoped the City would continue to work
with the neighborhood to develop a traffic calming system and install additional traffic calming
measures throughout the neighborhood.
Sheldon Smith. 273 Chorro Street, described how the neighborhood had worked with the City
toward traffic calming.
Brock Haines. Mission and Chorro, said not everyone was satisfied with the traffic table at Chorro
and Mission.
Beverly Ensinq, 283 Chorro, expressed concern about the circulation study from DKS, but
Implementation of plans had not taken place due to lack of funds.
Raymond Ensinq, 283 Chorro, spoke about some traffic calming programs in other parts of the
County.
Marty Tangeman, Chorro and Murray, thanked Council and staff for their traffic calming efforts
and said that there was a consensus among everyone to cooperate to keep moving this process
forward. He stated particular requests: 1)direct staff to complete the speed table at Chorro and
Mission as an interim landscaped facility by January 1, 1996; 2) direct staff to work with the
Chorro Street Neighborhood group to develop a neighborhood traffic management plan to be
returned to Council by December 1, 1995; 3) a commitment to the installation of the interim
facilities no later than March 31, 1996.
Betty Shutzer, 225 Almond, concurred with Mr.Tangeman's statement, but thought the projected
time table was too protracted.
Eugene Judd, a new resident, contributed some suggestions from his experience in Europe and
asked Council to look at the basic underlying cause of the traffic problem and not just the
symptoms.
Keith Wiemer. President of the Santa Isabel Traffic Calming Association, said that his association
had successfully addressed their traffic problems with the help of a consultant
Ken Haggard. 617 Oakridge, said the City suffers from a"research forever" syndrome and Chorro
Street could serve as a precedent for the rest of the City.
Gary Fowler, Mill and Chorro, said the Public Works staff was competent to do what needs to be
done and another consultant traffic study was not necessary.
Brian McDonald. 479 Chorro, called for speed bumps on Chorro and Lincoln Streets.
Mayor Settle turned the discussion back to the Council.
Moved by Romero/Williams to modify the improvement on Mission and Chorro Street by
December 1, 1995 and work with residents to find a system of traffic calming devices by January
1, 1996; motion carried (5-0).
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Moved by Romero/Williams to direct staff to work with neighborhood to develop solutions to
modify the Improvement (traffic table) on Mission and Chorro by December 1, 1995, and to work
with Chorro residents to develop a system of traffic calming devices by January 1, 1996; motion
carried (5-0).
2. LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY -45 PRADO ROAD (File No. 484)
Council considered a status report related to ECOSLO recycling operations; considered a lease
on property located at 45 Prado Road; and, considered granting a six-month lease extension to
ECOSLO.
John Moss. Utilities Director, presented the four options available to the Council this evening as
outlined in the agenda staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the podium to public comment.
John Ewan. Board Chair for the Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo County, said that the
center was committed to the environment and the community and had, over the last few months,
redoubled efforts to reflect a better stewardship of the land and be a better neighbor to the City.
Jeffrey Lund, Executive Director of ECOSLO, recommended that the extension of the yard lease
be approved and requested that the Rock Solid sorting operation be allowed to continue its
sorting activities on the Prado Road site and that a 25' by 175' panel adjacent to the existing
lease space be included in the lease at fair market value to Improve the efficiency of operations.
Mayor Settle brought the discussion back to the Council.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Smith to: 1)direct staff to continue the current subsidized
operation by ECOSLO and negotiate a lease for the next six months (Asrreemerrt No.A-17-95-CC►;
motion carried (3-2, Council Members Romero and Williams voting no.).
Moved by Roalman/Smith to direct staff to bring back at the earliest possible time all parties
involved with the Prado Road site to see about expanded services, including sorting operations
for Rock Solid; motion carried (3-2, Council Members Romero and Williams voting no).
STUDY SESSION
3. RECYCLING SERVICES PROCUREMENT (File No. 142)
Council considered a report on recycling service procurement alternatives.
John Moss, Utilities Director, said Council would be presented with a discussion of the City's
residential recycling procurement alternatives.
Bob Hilton, Hilton, Famkopf and Hobson, consultants, discussed procurement objectives and the
alternatives for service and collection.
Mayor Settle asked for comment from the public.
Steve McGrathregistered municipal advocate and City resident, said only a Request for Proposal
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would ensure a fully informed decision regarding cost, service and reliability in recycling.
Tom Martin, Garbage Company, urged Council to continue using San Luis Garbage.
Mary Whittlesey, Sendaro Court, told Council that some points might be missing in their
procurement goals; to maximize diversion, education, competition and innovation, and urged
Council to issue a Request for Proposal.
Mayor Settle returned the discussion to the dais.
Moved by Roalman/Smith to direct staff to advertise for competitive proposals, focusing on local
companies; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Romero voting no).
4. COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY LAND CONSERVANCY REPORT
ON OPEN SPACE PRIORITIES (File No. 462)
Council considered the report Saving Special Places.
Paul LeSage Parks and Recreation Director, gave an overview of the open space program.
Ray Belknap, Executive Director of the Land Conservancy, showed slides of the properties
identified In "Saving Special Places."
Denny Johansen, a member of the BIA's Morals Committee, with regard to item 4b., Scenic
Gateways," encouraged Council not to enter into negotiations with the County at this juncture
to avoid piece-meal changes in the Morros.
Ray Belknap urged the Council to keep the public involved In order to build momentum for a
long-term funding mechanism.
After discussion, moved by RoalmanMlilliams to continue this item to Tuesday, September 12,
1995, to allow public input, direct staff to: 1) prepare contract with the Land Conservancy to
provide property transaction services; 2) prepare an open space implementation financing plan;
motion carried (54).
Moved by RomeroWilliams to endorsed the concept of funding restoration, rehabilitation, and
land management projects within the greenbelt; motion carried (5-0).
5. MARSH STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (File No. 9542)
Council considered plans and specifications for"Marsh Street Reconstruction and Storm Drain
Improvement Project; Nipomo to Santa Rosa," Specification No.95-32. (Continued from 7/19195.)
Mayor Settle asked for comment from the public.
Gary Fowler, Mill Street, was concerned about the construction and the way it is being conducted
and recommended that the Council give the businesses affected relief from payment of any of
their future five-percent users' utility tax until the end of November or when construction is
completed and to cease Immediately until the end of December any requirement for parking meter
payment In the downtown area for on-street parking in order to entice people downtown.
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Jim Sargent, a Marsh Street business owner, said the entire Marsh Street project had been a
disaster and said that the contractor should be expected to meet certain standards to protect the
public interest, including drivers, bikers and pedestrians.
Dan Rudebeck suggested that the contract could be modified to include traffic control, clean-up,
mandated night and split shift work, and closer supervision of the contractor by the City.
Mayor Settle asked Council for further comment.
After discussion, moved by Settle/Smith to accept six points of the staff recommendation with
provision for the evening option (construction can continue until 10:00 P.M.), institute the bonus
and liquidated damages of$2,500 per day as suggested by Vice Mayor Romero, utilize hotline for
neighborhood input, and allow plating where appropriate; motion carried (5-0). Staff to return
with an evaluation of mid-block crosswalk 6 months after project completion (consensus).
12:40 a.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle
adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, August 15, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
DRG:dr:kc By: Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1995 - 5:30 P.M.
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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: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney;Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer;
Wendy George, Assistant to the City Administrative Officer
5:30 p.m.
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS (Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6)
Agency Negotiator: Bill Avery
Employee Organization: San Luis Obispo Firefighter's Assoc.
6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Pursuant to Government Code § 54957)
Title: City Clerk
6:55 p.m. Mayor Settle declared a recess to open session in the Council Chamber,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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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; Mike
McCluskey, Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Recreation
Director
Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, reported that the Council had held a Closed Session immediately
preceding this meeting to consider two Items. In the first matter, Council tentatively approved
a labor agreement with the San Luis Obispo Firefighters' Association, although the terms could
not be disclosed until officially approved by Council. The second Items was Public Employee
Performance Evaluation of the City Clerk and that performance evaluation is ongoing.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.I. Patrick McDonnell, San Luis Transportation, submitted a petition from Laidlaw transit
system employees who want to become City employees.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Romero/Williams to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer, motion carried (5-0).
C-1 LAGUNA LAKE PREFUMO ARM SEDIMENT REMOVAL (File No. 9544)
Council considered specifications for "Material Removal: Prefumo Arm of Laguna Lake,"
Specification No. 9414; current engineer's estimate, $100,000.
Moved by Romero/Will lams to 1) approve specification; 2) authorize staff to advertise for bids;
and, 3)authorize CAO to award the contract If the lowest responsible bid Is within the estimate;
motion carried (5-0).
C-2 JANITORIAL SERVICES - INVITATION FOR BIDS (File No. 9654)
Council considered an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for "Janitorial Maintenance Services,"
Specification No.9654, for parking areas, swimming pool areas, and park restroom areas; annual
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cost estimate $71,900.
Moved by Romero/Williams to 1) approve IFB; 2) authorize staff to advertise for bids; and, 3)
authorize CAO to award agreements if the accepted bid prices are within the total cost estimate;
motion carried (5-0).
C-3 CITY HALL SEISMIC SAFETY AND HVAC IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (File No. 91-01)
Council considered awarding an agreement for engineering services on the "City Hall Seismic
Safety and HVAC Improvements," Specification No. 91-01, in the amount of $79,919 to Howard
F. Stup & Associates.
Moved by RomeroWilliams to 1) award agreement to Howard F. Stup and Associates; and, 2)
authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; motion carried (5-0).
C-0 BUS MAINTENANCE FACILITY EXPANSION (File No. 96-01A)
Council considered a Request for Proposals (RFP)for"Design Services: Bus Maintenance Facility
Expansion," Specification No. 96-01A, estimated to cost $28,000.
Moved by Romerolwlliams to 1) approve RFP; 2) appropriate an additional $11,000 in federal
grant revenue and state subventions to the project account; and, 3)authorize the CAO to award
an agreement for design services If the cost does not exceed cost estimate; motion carried (5-0).
C-5 STATE OF CALIFORNIA GRANT (File No. 728)
Council considered specifying that at least$1,315,806 will be contributed by the City towards the
construction of a new headquarters fire station and authorizing the Fire Chief as the designated
agent for signatures.
Moved by Romero/Williams to adopt Resolution 8446 authorizing contribution and designated Fire
Chief as agent for the City; motion carried (5-0).
C-6 ESCORP ATHLETIC FIELD (File No. 801)
Council considered approving the lease of the Escorp Athletic Field, located at 1150 Laurel Lane,.
by the City of San Luis Obispo for use as a youth athletic field.
Vicki Janssen. Laurel Lane, said although she supported she had concerns about plans for
lighting, loud speakers, hours of operation and security, and parking.
Paul LeSao@. Parks and Recreation Director, responded that no lighting was planned in the near
future, that this is a practice field, not a game field, so ten parking spaces was acceptable, and
the field would be locked up when not in use.
Moved by Romero/Williams to adopt Resolution 8447 approving lease and authorizing the Mayor
to execute the agreement; motion carried (54).
C-7 MISSION LANE PARKING (File No. 557)
Council considered the request of the Fire and Engineering Departments to limit parking to the
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east side of Mission Lane only, to relieve vehicle congestion and ensure access to emergency
vehicles.
Moved by RomeroWilliams to approve request and authorize posting of "No Parking" area on
Mission Lane; motion carried (5-0).
C-8 ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION CLAIM (File No. 1155.1)
Council considered approving the 1995-96 Claim for Transportation Development Act (TDA)
Subventions for Local Transportation Funds and State Transit Assistance Funds, and approving
amendments which will bring the 1995-96 budget into conformance with the 1995196 claim for
TDA subventions.
Moved by RomeroNVilliams to adopt Resolution 8448 approving the annual claim and budget
amendments; motion carried (5-0).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
There were no Council Liaison Reports.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. APPEAL - FROG & PEACH. INC. (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider appeals of a Planning Commission action to approve
Use Permit A76-95, a request to establish a bar downtown 723 Higuera Street; Frog &Peach, Inc.,
applicant.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Paul Brownan appellant, said that there was a very high concentration of liquor licenses in the
proposed area.
Allan Bueno agreed with the Planning Commission's decision to approve the use.
Tricia Mulay. San Luis Obispo, supported the Planning Commission's action.
Michael Colvin. Shell Beach, supported the ability to open this establishment.
Charlie Noffett. San Luis Obispo, supported the new bar.
Jon Diooerv. San Luis Obispo, was in support of the new business.
Bill Waiter. San Luis Obispo, was concerned about what another bar would do to future and
character of the downtown.
Vincent Crooks. San Luis Obispo, asked Council to allow the free enterprise system to work.
Michael Homer. San Luis Obispo, supported the business.
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Mike Spanaler, a local retailer, said although he was not in favor of additional drinking
establishments in the downtown he encouraged the Council to approve the application.
Gary Fowler. San Luis Obispo, asked Council to grant the right to open the establishment.
John Wessel, the owner of the building at 723 Higuera Street, asked that the use be approved.
Dan Steele, a City resident and business owner, said he hoped Council would allow the new
business to open.
Heather Smith, San Luis Obispo, supported the new business.
Dirk Gaspar was in favor of the Library.
Martin Johnson, San Luis Obispo, said free enterprise and competition would only make the
downtown better and felt to deny this use would be anti-business.
Erik Parksa former employee of the California Alcohol and Beverage Control, felt targeting
students might create a number of problems in the future.
Wade Johnston. a downtown business owner, expressed opposition to the proposed use.
Dan Hale, a downtown resident, felt there were too many bare in the downtown already.
Steve Boyle. a 47-year resident, urged Council to reject the appeal.
Paul Tyre said the Library would be something brand new and exciting for San Luis Obispo for
tourists and residents alike.
Louis Ravizza, an employee of a downtown business, was opposed to the appeal for reasons of
employment and business downtown.
Ed Scholtz said he did not want to see the downtown go the way of the Central Coast Mall and
felt the appeal had no foundation..
Melissa Cadymanager of the business at 712 Higuera, feared that this would turn out to be a
cheap bar and was concerned about the nature of the street.
Julie Toweryowner of the property at 715 Higuera, was opposed to the Library.
Jeff Manaus, owner of SLO Maid Ice Cream, supported the proposed business venture.
Jules Clark, employed by company that developed a "safe ride home program," said the Frog &
Peach has purchased a year membership with this program and had vouchers available to their
patrons on Thursday, Friday and Saturday for safe rides home.
Sandra Pound, a downtown resident, believed in diversity of business but was concerned about
the location of the proposed bar due to the concentration of bars in this area.
Paul Metchik, representing the Library, said that public necessity and convenience could be
found for this use in the downtown and the ABC had found this census area appropriate for
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existence of.another bar in this area.
Jim Kilbride, owner of Natural Selection, said he would rather see some other business there than
a bar but supported the proposed use.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by RomeroMilliams to: A) adopt Resolution No. 8449 denying the
appeal and upholding the Planning Commission's action to determine that there is sufficient
evidence to support that public necessity or convenience warrant an exception to the undue
concentration of licenses facilities within the City; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Roalman
voting no); and, moved by RomeroWilliams to B)adopt Resolution No. 8450 denying the appeal,
and upholding the Planning Commission's action to approve the user permit, based on findings,
and subject to conditions; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Roalman voting no).
2. APPEAL - HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Dana Shaheen of a Planning Commission,
action to approve a home occupation permit (A 50-95) for a theater production business office
which includes a prohibition of on-site theater set construction at 537 Jeffrey Drive.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, briefly explained the reasons for this appeal.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Dana Shaheen, the applicant, said that he had addressed concerns expressed by his neighbors
and that the construction was not building of sets, but small technical props.
Jenny Shaheen, wife of the applicant, told Council that they were asking to continue to do what
they had been doing for the past three years and that construction was limited to small set
pieces.
Julianna Winninghoff, 464 Jeffrey, supported the Shaheen's home occupation.
Marge Castle. Los Osos, supported the Shaheen's business.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Romero/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8451 upholding the appeal as
amended to add "or screened structure" to'Condition 92, to strike "12" from Condition #14 and
replace with "36," and to add Condition #15 prohibiting exterior spray painting; motion carried
(5-0).
3. GENERAL PLAN MAP AMENDMENT -SINSHEIMER PARK (File No. 463)
Council held a public hearing to consider a General Plan Land Use Element map amendment to
show about two acres at the southwest edge of Sinsheimer Park(900 Southwood Drive) as Park
rather than Open Space (GP 55-95); San Luis Coastal Unified School District, owner.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, said the designation was being changed so that
active recreation could take place at this location.
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Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
French Moman said he lived at the bottom corner of Del Campo in probably the closest single-
family residence to the project and was in favor of this proposal but had concerns about children
in the vicinity of the tracks.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8452 approving a negative
declaration of environment impact and adopting the amendment; motion carried (5-0).
4. GENERAL PLAN MAP AMENDMENT - BRIDGE STREET (File No. 463)
Council held a public hearing to consider a General Plan Land Use Element map amendment to
move the development limit line to the base of the South Street Hills on a parcel at 271 Bridge
Street; John J. & Henrietta Lucas, owners (property in escrow to another party).
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, summarized the agenda report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
No one spoke to the issue.
After discussion, moved by Romero/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8453 approving a negative
declaration of environment impact and adopting the amendment; motion carried (5-0).
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Communications.
BUSINESS ITEMS
5. SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM FOLLOW-UP (File No. 761)
Council considered a follow-up report and recommendation that staff develop a letter of
Agreement with the County Department of Animal Regulation in the amount of $10,000 ($5,000
for each fiscal year of the 1995-97 Financial Plan)for the administration of a spay/neuter program,
and authorize the City Administrative Office to execute the agreement.
Jim Gardiner. Police Chief, gave an overview of the agenda report.
Kathy LeMoine. Administrative Officer for the Department of Animal Regulation, said the animal
ordinance for the County was under consideration by the Board of Supervisors and the issue of
feral cats was at this time in a proposal stage.
Mayor Settle presented the issue for public comment
Mary Green. Vice President of San Luis Obispo Volunteers for Animals, urged Council to
establish a volunteer-run agency in City offices for the implementation of a"no strings attached"
policy for the issuance of spay/neuter assistance certificates.
Susan Howe, Morro Bay, said feral cat management programs have been in existence locally for
many years, and urged Council to adopt a "no strings attached" policy In issuing spay/neuter
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certificates.
Peggy Wilson of Oceano asked Council to consider putting together a small volunteer unit to
administer these funds in order to spayineuter as many animals as possible.
Elaine Genosci, a City resident, was concerned with the funds being directed to the division of
Animal Regulation.
Diana Duncan urged Council to use these funds for both feral and domesticated cats.
Mayor Settle returned the discussion to the Council.
After discussion, moved by Romero/Williams to approve and authorize the City Administrative
Officer to execute a letter of agreement with the County Department of Animal Regulation in the
amount of $10,000 to administer a spay/neuter program; motion carried (5-0).
S. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ANALYSIS (File No. 101)
Council considered the Public Works Department Organizational Analysis and Improvement
Program.
Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director, said the goal of the analysis was how to make a good
program better and how to further develop the self-directed work team approach.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Rdalman to direct staff to implement recommendations
including suggestions from Vice Mayor Romero; motion carried (5-0).
11:00 p.m., there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle
adjourned the meeting to September 5, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
By: Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk
DRG:dr:kc
CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1995 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL - COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - 990 PALM STREET 6ra14 Minufes
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA +o be approved
ROLL CALL: at Council Meeting
Of —
Council Members
Present: Council Members Dave Romero, Bill Roalman, Kathy Smith,
Dodie Williams, and Mayor Allen Settle
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Jeff Jorgenson, City Attorney; Diane Gladwell, City Clerk
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Pursuant to Government Code § 54957)
Title: City Clerk
7:58 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle
adjourned the meeting to September 5, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
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MINUTES
- STUDY SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1995 -7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBER - 990 PALM STREET Grafi M'inutes
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA to be aPproved
ROLL CALL: at Council Meeting
Of
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, Ken Hamplan, Assistant
City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Kim
Condon, Assistant City Clerk; Paul LeSage, Recreation Director;
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, John Mandeville,
Long-Range Planning Manager
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.1. Susan Winkle. 1450 Marsh Street, asked for solution to parking shortage around her home
due to bicycle lane installation. Referred to staff.
P.C.2. Astrid Gallagher, EI Mirador, presented a copy of a;petition: containing 1260 signatures
presented to the City Council two years ago requesting installation of a stop sign and crosswalk
at the comer of Leff and Santa Barbara Streets. Referred to staff.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
L.R.I. Council Member Williams reported that she had attended a meeting of the BIA Board and
summarized the issues addressed at that meeting.
L.R.2. Council Member Smith said she had attended a meeting of the County Water Resources
Advisory Committee and reported they would be Issuing a Request for Proposal for an update
of the County Water Advisory Plan.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 1. Council Member Williams referred to a letter from the Decemberfest Committee
requesting use of the City's back-up trolley during this year's activities. Referred to staff.
Comm. 2. Mayor Settle said that he had met with Dan Krieger regarding supporting the donation
from Southern Pacific of a locomotive for display near the railway station, and a timeline for
preservation work on the Historical Museum. Referred to staff.
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STUDY SESSION
1. OPEN SPACE VALUES (File No. 462)
Council continued review of the San Luis Obispo County Land Conservancy Report on open
space values entitled "Saving Special Places.n (Continued from July 25, 1995.)
John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, said the major issues this evening would be to develop
a list of priority properties and to decide how to proceed with financing.
Paul Le Saste. Parks and Recreation Director, introduced the Executive Director of the Land
Conservancy.
Ray Belknap. Executive Director of the Land Conservancy, gave an overview of the properties
that had been identified by the Conservancy as available for acquisition.
Brian Stark. Land Conservancy Greenbelt Project Manager, outlined the methods used by the
Conservancy to make its evaluation, and identified each property as to land ownership, resource
mapping, assigned value and consideration priority, and price of parcel.
Mr. Belknap told Council of the importance of discussing interest in properties with several land
owners at one time.
Paul Le Sage said the Parks and Recreation Commission had recommended acquisition of Parcel
# 6 (Morganti), #8 (Maino) and #4 (Bunnell).
Scott Gregory. Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Representative, said that the
Chamber was supportive of the City's efforts, but they hoped that the financing methods would
not Include increased fees or sales tax.
Ernie Sebbv. President of the Edna Faun Center, was against expansion of the greenbelt on
parcels that were so far outside the City limits.
Bob Vessels asked Council to add the Bowden Adobe and the parcel next to it to the list of
properties for potential acquisition.
Susan Stimson-Cower said she did not want property owners to bear the financial burden of
acquiring open space.
Gary Felsman. Sierra Club,said this plan was only a first step and that funding sources still need
to be established and the entire process should be in full view of the public.
Amy Shore. ECOSLO, complimented the Conservancy on the excellent job they had done on the
study and hoped Council would return in an open forum for further public input prior to making
any acquisitions.
Christine Mulholland emphasized the critical importance of a coordinated policy between the City
and the County of San Luis Obispo on long-term coordinated land use policies.
Loren Brown applauded the efforts of the Land Conservancy and suggested that the Council
solicit Input from the public on their preferences In funding sources.
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Phil Ashley. La Cita Court, said that saving scenery was not always synonymous with wildlife
protection.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Williams to direct staff to begin preliminary negotiations
with the Land Conservancy for parcel Nos. 2,4, 6, 8, and 9 working and, at the appropriate time,
return to Council in Closed Session; motion carried (5-0).
Moved by RoalmaniWilliams to direct staff to come back to Council with a status report on the
Bowden Adobe property and recommended options on acquisition at the earliest possible date;
motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Roalman/Smith to direct staff to bring back timeline for placing financing mechanisms
on the November 1996 ballot; motion carried (5-0).
Ken Hamolan. Assistant City Administrative Officer, announced that the job announcement for
the Natural Resource Manager and Economic Development Manager positions were ready and
the recruitment had begun.
9:30 pm. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle
adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, September 19, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
KC:dr Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 -7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBER -990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA to beaft Minutes
to be approved
ROLL CALL: at Council Meeting
Council Members Of
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; Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk;
Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, Mike
McCluskey, Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Recreation
Director, John Moss, Utilities Director; Jeff Hook, Associate
Planner; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Viv Dilts, Fire Department
Administrative Assistant; Arnold Jonas, Community Development
Director
PRESENTATION
Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to the Pediatric Specialists Medical Group in recognition
of their program for children in need.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.1. Klaus Schumann, Paso Robles, enumerated the dangers of the transport of hazardous
waste through the County.
P.C.2. Sheila Baker. San Luis Obispo, expressed concerns regarding conveyance of hazardous
waste over the County's highways and railways.
P.C.3. Mary Mitchell-Leitcher, San Luis Obispo, said she would be bringing an appeal before the
Council on October 3,1995, regarding deferral of fees for the demolitionirehabilitation of the Soda
Water Works.
P.C.4. Eric Greening. Atascadero, reiterated fears expressed by earlier speakers regarding the
transport of hazardous waste.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by RoalmanfRomero to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer with the exception of C-10 and C-13; motion carried (5-0).
C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Council considered the minutes of.
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Moved by Roalman/Romero to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion
carried (5-0).
C-2 ANNUAL STATEMENTS OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES (File No. 9662.542.552)
Council considered annual statements of revenues and expenditures from water and wastewater
impact fees for 199495.
Moved by Roalman/Romero receive and file annual statements; motion carried (5-0).
C-0 FIREFIGHTERS' MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (File No. 624)
Council considered a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of San Luis Obispo
and the San Luis Obispo Firefighters' Association for the period July 1, 1994 through June 30,
1997.
Moved by Roalman/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8456 approving the Memorandum of
Agreement; motion carried (54).
C-0 LEAGUE CONFERENCE VOTING DELEGATE (File No. 362)
Council considered designating Mayor Settle as voting delegate to the League of California Cities
Annual Conference, and Vice Mayor Romero as alternate.
Moved by Roalman/Romero to approve designation; motion carried (54)).
C-0 STOP SIGN POLICY (File No. 533)
Council considered establishing a policy for installing stop signs.
Moved by Roalman/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8457 establishing policy and direct the
Public Works Department to implement it; motion carried (5-0).
C-6 PUBLIC SAFETY & FINANCIAL SERVICES EVALUATION (File No. 203)
Council considered a Request for Proposal (RFP) for public safety and financial management
system evaluation and selection services.
Moved by Roalman/Romero to approve RFP and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the
best overall proposal is within budget; motion carried (5-0).
C-7 OPEN SPACE IMPLEMENTATION (File No. 462)
Council considered a contract in the amount of $20,000 with the San Luis Obispo County Land
Conservancy for Open Space Implementation.
Moved by Roalman/Romero to approve and authorize the Mayor to,execute contract; motion
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carried (5-0).
C-8 ECOSLO CONTRACT (File No. 484)
Council considered a two-year agreement with ECOSLO in the amount of$20,500 for fiscal year
1995-96 and $21,100 for fiscal year 1996-97 for the operation of the Environmental Center.
Moved by Roalman/Romero to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute agreement; motion
carried (5-0).
C-9 AREA AGENCY ON AGING (File No. 1012)
Council considered endorsing the County's application to the California Dept. of Aging to form
a separate Area Agency on Aging.
Moved by Roalman/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8458 endorsing the County's application;
motion carried (5-0).
C-10 DOWNTOWN PHYSICAL CONCEPT PLAN (File No. 418)
Council considered the Biannual Planning Commission review of the Downtown Plan.
Moved by Roalman/Smith to concur with Planning Commission recommendations to: 1)continue
discussion with property owners to Identify feasible improvement projects; 2)modify the plan to
show the Court street parking lot redeveloped with a substantial public park/plaza with any
mixed-use building as incidental to the park; 3)add a footnote to property development standards
to indicate that additional setbacks may be required to comply with provision of adopted City
plans; and, 4) continue to review all capital improvement projects for consistency with the
Downtown Plan and include plan implementation in the Capital Improvement project; motioned
carried 3-2 (Council Members Romero and Williams voting no).
C-11 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (File No. 242)
Council considered a Planning Commission report finding that the 1995-97 Capital Improvement
Plan is in conformance with the General Plan.
Moved by Roalman/Romero to 1) receive and file Planning Commission report; 2)determine that
the 1995-97 Capital Improvement Plan is in conformance with the General Plan; and,3)direct staff
to bring the Montalban Street Bridge Project to the Council for review and consideration of
neighborhood issues, prior to the preparation of detailed plans and specifications, and
environmental review; motion carried (5-0).
C-12 PUBUC ART PROJECT (File No. 478)
Council considered a Cultural Heritage Committee recommendation that the City Council Initiate
a Chinatown public art project In connection with the Palm Street Public Parking Garage, and
authorize the use of up to $10,000 from the Parking Fund to fund the project
Deborah Holley, BIA Administrator, opposed the use of parking funds for the Chinatown Public
Art project
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Moved by Roalman/Romero to 1) initiate project; and, 2) refer funding of project of BIA Parking
Committee for review; motion carried (5-0).
C-13 JENNIFER STREET DESIGN SERVICES (File No. 94-03A)
Council considered additional design services for the Jennifer Street Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge.
Moved by Roalman/Williams to 1) approve amendment No. 1 to the agreement for "Design
Services: Jennifer Street Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge, Specification No.94-03A" with RRM Design
Group, Inc. in the amount of$29,740; 2) authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment; and, 3)
transfer $34,000 from the unappropriated balance of the general fund to the project account.
Staff directed to work with RRM to defer design work on stairs pending Council review; motion
carried (5-0).
C-14 RAILROAD CAR DONATION (File No. 452)
Council considered expressing support for the donation of a Southern Pacific locomotive, to be
displayed at Railroad Square, and indicating a willingness to accept additional railroad items that
may become available in the future.
Moved by Roalman/Romero to authorize the Mayor to send a letter expressing support;•motion
carried (5-0).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
There were no Council Liaison Reports.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT (File No. 457)
Council held a public hearing to consider a Cultural Heritage Committee recommendation that
the City designate a portion of the downtown the "Chinatown Historic District"
After discussion, moved by Smith/Williams to establish district with amended boundaries as
recommended by Vice Mayor Romero; motion carried (5-0).
Jeff Hook. Associate Planner, summarized the agenda report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
2. AFFORDABLE HOUSING AMENDMENTS (File No. 425)
Council held a public hearing to consider a recommendation by Planning Commission to revise
the City's affordable housing incentives and standards.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
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There were no speakers.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Williams to 1) introduce Ordinance No. 1282 to print
amending the Municipal Code to revise the City's affordable housing incentives and standards;
and, 2) direct staff to initiate an amendment to the Housing Element for consistency with State
law with regard to term of housing affordability; motion carried (5-0).
3. ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESERVATION GUIDELINES (File No. 457)
Council held a public hearing to consider Cultural Heritage Committee recommendation to adopt
Archaeological Resource Preservation Guidelines.
Moved by Romero/Smith continue this item to Tuesday, October 3, 1995; motion carried (5-0).
4. HAZARDOUS WASTE COST RECOVERY (File No. 706)
Council held a public hearing to consider a new Chapter 8.32 of the Municipal Code for the
purpose of the recovery of costs related to hazardous waste or substance spills, releases and
other incidents.
Viv Dilts. Fire Department Administrative Assistant, presented the agenda report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
No one wished to speak.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
Moved by Williams/Smith to introduce Ordinance No. 1283 to print; motion carried (5-0).
S. TRIP REDUCTION (File No. 556)
Council held a public hearing to consider adopting a Trip Reduction and Travel Demand
Ordinance as required by the 1994 Congestion Management Program (CMP) in accordance with
State Government Code § 95089 and 95089.3.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Romero/Smith to introduce Ordinance No. 1284 to print; motion
carried (5-0).
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 1. Council Member Roalman reported that he had met with Mystic Krewe of Carnival
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regarding PCC funding and suggested that a Council Subcommittee be appointed to work with
Mystic Krewe. Mayor Settle nominated Council Members Roalman and Williams who agreed to
serve.
BUSINESS ITEMS
6. NORTH COUNTY WATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES (File No. 517)
Council considered a presentation from the North County Council on water management
strategies for north San Luis Obispo County.
John Moss, Utilities Director, reviewed the report before Council tonight.
Supervisor Harry Ovitt said he was presenting the report on behalf of Steven Martin, Chairman
of the North County Council, whose earlier correspondence to Council indicated his own council
meeting in Paso Robles precluded his attendance here this evening. Mr. Ovitt reiterated Mr.
Martin's wish that the City of San Luis Obispo take the lead in working with the North County and
approve the alternate water management policies proposed by the NCC and delay the process
to complete the transfer of the Salinas Dam.
Mayor Settle asked for public comment.
Sharon Ostman, San Luis Obispo, suggested specific controls be placed on water regarding
levels of radiation.
Eric Greening. Atascadero, was thankful for the staff recommendation to postpone seeking the
property transfer until all the information is on the table and that the Environmental Impact
Reports on Nacimiento and Salinas Dam are being done in tandem.
Pat Veesart. San Luis Obispo, expressed concern about the City raising the Salinas Dam and said
he would like to see cooperation between the City and North County focused on the Nacimiento
Project
Phil Ashley. a City resident, recalled that the Environmental Quality Task Force's vision document
recommended the City should not proceed with the Salinas Reservoir Expansion, Nacimiento
Pipeline or water re-uselwater supply projects until draft environmental impact reports for all.
projects were available for consideration, and he supported Nacimiento as the most
environmentally acceptable.
Pete Cagliero. a North County farmer, opposed raising the Salinas Dam expansion and wanted
to see a coordinated effort between North County and the City of San Luis Obispo for a future
water stategy.
Bill Engels, Templeton Community Services District Board Member and a member of the North
County Council Executive Committee, said he would like to see the City go forward with the
Nacimiento Project
Heenan Schwartz, Paso Robles grape grower, supported the North County Council's presentation
and urged Council to move forward to resolve water strategies.
Debby Sullivan, York Mountain Road, had very serious concerns about the safety of the Salinas
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Mayor Settle asked that the record reflect Supervisors Bud Laurent and Harry Ovitt, Ken Weathers,
Vice Mayor Romero, himself and several other people had met with four representatives from
Monterey County, including the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, to clarify water rights, and
Issues associated with the Nacimiento Reservoir. He added that correspondence would be
generated from this meeting as a reaffirmation of the understandings reached.
After discussion, moved by Romero/Roalman to direct staff to prepare an analysis of the proposal
for Council consideration; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Romero/Smith to direct staff to defer
presentation of the Salinas Dam Property Transfer Agreements to the County Board of Supervisors
until such time as the EIR for the expansion project Is complete; motion carried (5-0). Moved by
Romero/Roalman to direct staff to recommend appropriate strategies for continued development
of the Salinas Reservoir Expansion Project; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Romero/Williams that
the City indicate its willingness to meet with North County for furtherance of a mutual interest in
water development and establish a Council subcommittee or representative; motion carried (5-0).
Supervisor Ovitt assured Council he would communicate the Council's actions regarding future
meetings to North County Council Chairman Martin.
7. MARSH STREET PAVING PROJECT- PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK (File No. 95-32)
Council considered the Marsh Street Paving Project- Pedestrian Crosswalk, Specification No. 95-
32.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Williams to direct staff to proceed with laying conduit but
defer foundation work at this time; motion carried (5-0).
8. WORKSHOP SPONSORSHIP(File No. 102)
Council considered sponsoring workshop "Changing the Maps-Creating Better Cities for Living."
Mayor Settle asked for public comment
Amy Shore. ECOSLO, encouraged Council to sponsor the workshop.
Mayor Settle returned discussion to the dais.
Moved by Romero/Smith to approve sponsorship; motion carried 41 (Council Member Romero
voting no).
Mayor Settle asked the Council If they wished to hold a Study Session immediately following the
regular meeting of October 3 in order. to consider a report on water supply. Council
enthusiastically concurred on holding the study session at their meeting.of Tuesday, October 3,
1995.
9:21 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned
the meeting to September 27, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way,
Morro Bay.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk
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