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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1997-7:00 P.M.
THE FORUM, 751 MARSH STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor
Bill Roalman,and Mayor Allen Settle
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney;
Bonnie Gawf, City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative
Officer; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Bill Statler,
Finance Director, Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief;
Ann Slate, Director of Personnel; John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike
McCluskey; Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation
Director, Carolyn Dominguez, Accounting Manager, Linda Asprion,
Revenue Manager; Diane Reynolds, City Clerk Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no speakers.
COMMUNITY GOAL-SETTING WORKSHOP
Mayor Settle welcomed attendees and introduced CAO John Dunn.
CAO Dunn outlined the budget process, reviewed current goals, outlined criteria for major City
goals,and summarized the City's fiscal outlook.
Finance Director Statler presented an overview the fiscal outlook, stating that the financial
position of the City is strong and the outlook for the region is favorable. He outlined three
unfavorable factors affecting the City's budget: increased operating costs, maintenance and
preservation of existing infrastructure and facilities; and the potential impacts of Proposition
218. He stated that there are five options available if Council wishes to fund new initiatives: 1)
re-prioritize; 2) grow a better economy than currently predicted; 3)explore the limited options for
raising new revenues; 4) make expenditure reductions; and 5) cut back on structural
maintenance currently being done.
Mayor Settle introduced Don Maruska of NovaQuest,who outlined the process and focus of
tonight's meeting. He asked speakers to express not only what they are asking, but also why it's
important to the community and how the goal can be accomplished
Mayor Settle opened the floor to public comment.
Brian Reynolds. Director of SLO City-County Library,asked the Council to support Library
services with added funding.
Debbie Jeter asked Council to fund a central individual or organization, such as a Youth
Coordinator or Youth Task Force to address gang problems.
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John Baer, Music Education Committee Chair, requested funding through the PCC for musical
programs for children.
Sandi Sigurdson, Director of the SLO Symphony, asked for an increase in PCC funding for
performing arks and the City's continued assistance.
Dave Garth,SLO Chamber of Commerce,encouraged Council to keep strong economic growth
as a major goal.
Maggie Cox, SLO Association of Manufacturers& Distributors,asked for continued support of
economic development.
Bill Storrs,SLO American Association of Retired Persons,asked Council to procure a new Senior
Center with adequate parking, dedicate parking on Buchon St.for the current center or change
the bus route so it would better accommodate Seniors traveling to the Senior Center.
Jim Levy. Director of the Family Services Center, asked Council to increase the budget for the
HRC over the next two years to$110,000-$120,000 per year.
Larry Batcheldor. Residents for Quality Neighborhoods asked for continued support of
neighborhood services offices,then spoke as a private citizen,asking to increase funding to hire
two new police officers.
Dave Coronel, 2353 Del Campo,asked Council to direct more money toward street repair and
maintenance.
Brett Cross. 1217 Mariners Cove, asked Council to allocate funds to dredge Laguna Lake to
preserve the habitat and recreational aspects of the lake.
Bill Thoma, asked Council to develop a plan to acquire sports fields in conjunction with Cal Poly.
He stated that$300,000 per year would allow the City to participate in that project.
Frank Lebens. Cal Poly, spoke in favor of collaboration between the City and Cal Poly to build a
sports complex.
Jason Brooks. Cal Poly Student,spoke in favor of City participation in the sports fields project-
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rojectLisa Fraser. SLO, spoke in favor of City participation with Cal Poly in developing sports facilities
and fields.
Mike Spangler, suggested that if retail sales taxes from Cal Poly's store were City revenue, it
would provide$200,000 per year to fund sports fields. He also suggested additional parking be
provided to support the downtown.
Geoffrey Land, 1957 Hope,asked Council to protect the environment and explore hiring a staff
biologist.
Brad Brown,475 Pacific,spoke in favor of Public Access Television and asked Council to fund a
pilot program.
Diane Hull.SLO, spoke in favor of economic vitality, environmental protection, and community
well being. She asked Council to adopt equal funding for environmental resources and
economic development management. She spoke in favor of the Cal Poly sports fields project,
airport area annexation and requiring users to pay for bikeways.
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Andrew Merriam, Chairman of the Chamber Land Use Task Force, asked Council to make
economic development goals successful through airport annexation and broadening the
economic base.
John Ewan, SLO, asked Council to address transportation issues.
Pierre Rademaker, 82 Chuparrosa, urged Council to support economic development to support
the many proposed projects.
Bann Karleskint, Planning Commission Chair, suggested that the General Plan be updated,the
zoning regulations be modernized and streamlined, and encouraged open space preservation.
Gary Felsmon. 2234 Santa Ynez, encouraged natural resource preservation, annexation of Cal
Poly,and redevelopment of the Central Coast Mall and Madonna Plaza.
Kathy Keller, 972 Buchon, asked Council to support alternative transportation, such as van
pools.She encourage council to continue to acquire open space.
Phil Ashley. 1586 La Cita Court, urged Council to ensure the continued survival of ECOSLO and
additional environmental staff positions for fish and wildlife protection.
Ken Schwartz. urged Council to: work toward acquiring a supplemental water supply; work with
Cal Poly regarding student housing; continue to support downtown viability, including
additional parking; use enterprise funds to increase opportunities in downtown to create more
sales tax; and to use water&sewer funds to support airport annexation.
Steve McShane,ASI,asked Council to support working together with Cal Poly to achieve goals,
specifically the building of sports fields, and funding for a community development position to
improve neighborhoods.
Steve Dorsi,SLO, spoke in favor of funding the SLO Art Center cultural program.
Chrissa Hewitt, 69 Benton Way, urged Council to support after school and adult education
programs at the Art Center.
Richard Krarrzdorf, 160 Graves, urged the Council to insure that the current subsidy for student
transportation is diminished and suggested support for an on campus community to address
student housing problems.
Jill Anderson, SLO Opera Company, requested continued support for the PCC and help with
facility space.
Gordon Jackson. 1750 Perfumo Canyon Rd.,encouraged support for tourism and economic
development,stating that increased tourism helps pay for community services.
Doug Hendry, SLO, spoke in favor of participation with Cal Poly in the purchase of a sports
complex.
Penny Rappa, 3993 Hollyhock,encouraged council to continue and enhance programs already in
progress, resume publishing the City Newsletter and pursue open space acquisition and
additional youth sports facilities.
Pat Dempsy.SLO, encouraged Council to add a parking lot to the Maino property and make it
accessible to the public.
Carl Dudley 866 Escuela Ct., supported providing resources to the Chamber and Visitor's bureau
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to promote tourism.
Deborah Holley, BIA,asked for additional parking in the downtown, including the Marsh Street
parking structure expansion and a new parking structure,to be paid with enterprise funds. She
requested increased maintenance of the downtown,the addition of public rest rooms and
alleviation of pan handling.
Debbie Nicklas,Vice Chair of the Legislative& Economic Division of the Chamber of Commerce,
asked council to continue to support local business.
Richard DeLong. 1710 Portola, spoke in support of public art.
Laverne Schneider, 1356 Marsh, spoke in support of building the City's own stadium or sports
arena, but not at Cal Poly. She suggested using the current utility tax for that purpose.
John Hand, SLO Art Center,asked council to give additional financial support to the arts.
Bill Beeson, SLO Art Council and Art Center, spoke in support of additional funding for the arts.
Fred Glick, 1315 Santa Rosa, spoke in support of the Cal Poly Sports complex.
Carlton Brown, SLO, spoke in favor of City participation in the Cal Poly Sports complex.
Michael Seitz, Commissioner of AYSO, spoke in favor of City participation in the Cal Poly Sports
complex.
Noel King,SLO,supported building a sports complex at Cal Poly.
Steve Zoradi, SLO soccer coach, spoke in support of participating with Cal Poly to build a sports
complex.
Bill Thoma, clarified that sports tournaments attract tourists to the area and generate revenues,
and that the youth leagues are willing to charge a fee of$7 per participant to help fund new
fields.
Mayor Settle stated that even though they did not speak,the following individuals indicated their
support for City participation with Cal Poly to build a sports complex: Lee Hollister. 1042 Pack
Street; Rocky Miller, SLO; John Bria, SLO; Cathy Holmes, 591 Islay; John Humesey,SLO; and
Mitch Wolf,SLO.
Mayor Settle called a fifteen minute recess at 9:45 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
Don Maruska presented a brief summary of ideas submitted under each of six budget categories:
1) Leisure, Cultural&Social Services; 2) Community Development; 3)General Government; 4)
Public Safety; 5)Public Utilities; 6)Transportation.
Council discussion ensued regarding comments heard from the public and the need for
prioritizing.
CAO Dunn pointed out that there is an abundance of written goals and information from advisory
bodies included in the binder that was not addressed during the meeting tonight. He also stated
that Council may want to consider work programs in the adopted elements and policy
documents while they are reviewing the budget materials.
Finance Director Statler stated that the City Council would receive a summary of the public's
comments and the five year forecast on January 17"'. He requested that Council Members review
the materials and turn in their individual goals by January 24"'. He said that these would then be
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prepared for consideration by the Council at their February 1, 1997 meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Council Communications.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting at 10:40 p.m.to Tuesday,January 21, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Conference Room,
995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 2/4/97
BG:dr Bonnie L. Gawf, City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,JANUARY 21, 1997-6:30 P.M.
FINANCE CONFERENCE ROOM, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor
Bill Roalman, and Mayor Allen Settle
City Staff
Present: Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Ken
Hampian; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director
City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue:
CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Railroad Square/High Street
San Luis Obispo
Negotiating Parties: City Of San Luis Obispo: Mike McCluskey
SPRR Property Owner Rep: Charles Gamble III
Negotiation: Whether to Acquire
Council authorized further negotiations.
7:00 P.M. Mayor Settle declared a recess to convene in open session in the Library Community
Room,where a public report of the action taken in closed session was to be given.
Bonnie L. Gawf, City Clerk
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,JANUARY 21, 11997-7:00 P.M.
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 995 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor
Bill Roalman, and Mayor Allen Settle
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney;
Bonnie Gawf, City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative
Officer; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, John Moss,
Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey; Public Works Director; Paul LeSage,
Parks and Recreation Director; Ron Whisenand, Development Review
Manager, John Mandeville; Long Range Planning Manager; Neil Havlik,
Natural Resources Manager; Jeff Hook, Associate Planner; Jane McVey,
Economic Development Manager.
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CLOSED SESSION
City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue:
CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Railroad Square/High Street
San Luis Obispo
Negotiating Parties: City Of San Luis Obispo: Mike McCluskey
SPRR Property Owner Rep: Charles Gamble III
Negotiation: Whether to Acquire
City Attorney Jorgensen announced that Council authorized further negotiations.
PRESENTATION
Pres1. Ray Mellen made a presentation to the City of a Pedestrian Safety Award from the
Automobile Club.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no speakers.
CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Mayor Roalman requested that Item C-0 be removed from the consent agenda for
discussion.
Moved by Williams/Roalman to approve the Consent Agenda Items C-1 through C-4 and C-6
through C-9 as recommended by the City Administrative Officer, motion carried (5-0 for Items.C-1
through C-0, and 4-1,with Roalman opposed to Items C-6 through C-9).
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C1. COUNCIL MINUTES
Council considered of the minutes of:
Tuesday, December 10, 1996 at 7:00 p.m.;
Tuesday,January 7, 1997 a@ 6:30 p.m.; and,
Tuesday,January 7, 1997 @ 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Williams/Roalman to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion
carried (5-0).
C2. ORCUTT ROAD WIDENING (File No. 168)
Council consider an agreement with Gloria Morgan to acquire right of way adjacent to 800 Orcutt
Road for the Orcutt Road Widening Project.
Moved by Williams/Roalman to approve agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the
agreement; motion carried (5-0).
C3. LEGISLATIVE ACTION PROGRAM (File No. 335)
Council considered the 1997 Legislative Action Program.
Moved by Williams/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8629 establishing legislative priorities for
1997; motion carried (5-0).
C4. ANNEXATION PROPERTY TAX AGREEMENT(File No.441)
Council considered City acceptance of an agreement with the County regarding the property tax
revenues and annual tax increment for Annexation No.44, a portion of Suburban Road fronting
the TK Annexation.
Moved by Williams/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8620 accepting the negotiated exchange of
property tax revenues and annual tax increment; motion carried (5-0).
C5. NAMING OF PARKS & RECREATION FACILITIES (File No. 801)
Council considered establishing a policy for the naming of Parks and Recreation facilities.
Vice Mayor Roalman asked for clarification regarding the re-naming procedures, and Parks and
Recreation Director LeSage clamed the issue.
Moved by Roalman/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8621 establishing policy; motion carried (5-0).
C6. MOA-SAN LUIS OBISPO EMPLOYEES'ASSOCIATION (File No. 623)
Council considered a Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the San Luis Obispo
Employees'Association.
Moved by Williams/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8622 approving a Memorandum of
Agreement; motion carried (4-1, Roalman opposed).
C7. MOA-FIRE BATTALION CHIEFS'ASSOCIATION (File No. 624)
Council considered a Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the San Luis Obispo Fire
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Battalion Chiefs'Association.
Moved by Williams/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8623 approving a Memorandum of
Agreement; motion carred (4-1, Roalman opposed).
C8. CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES' SALARY ADJUSTMENT (File No. 626)
Council considered approving compensation adjustments for Confidential employees.
Moved by Williams/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8624 approving compensation adjustments;
motion carried (4-1, Roalman opposed).
C9. MANAGEMENT SALARY RANGES (File No. 626)
Council considered approving salary range adjustments and modifying benefits for Management
employees.
Moved by Williams/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8625 adjusting salary ranges and modifying
benefits; motion carried (").
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
CLR7. Council Member Smith presented a report on the Economic Opportunity Commission,
stating that the commission expressed appreciation to the City Council for their support
in approving the use of CDBG funds for the purchase of a facility to house various
programs and projects.
CLR2. Council Member Romero reported on a meeting of the Integrated Waste Management
Board, stating that the California waste diversion formula results in under reporting of
waste diversion by about 7%,and that the Board is asking for change for more flexibility.
CLR3 Council Member Williams reported that at a recent Promotional Coordinating Committee
meeting it was announced that the Highway 101 entry sign would be installed in June,
and that the Grants-In-Aid process is beginning.
Council Member Williams then reported that the Human Relations Commission had held a
public hearing regarding the homeless shelter. She reported that there are severe
problems associated with the shelter for area businesses& residents.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ZONING REGULATIONS AMENDMENTS (File No.463)
Council held a public hearing to consider amendments to various sections of the Zoning
regulations in order to implement policies of the 1994 Land Use element of the General Plan (TA
79-96 &TA 121-96). (Continued from 9/17/96, 10/1/96 and 11/19/96.)
Development Review Manager Whisenand presented the staff report, giving a brief history of the
item. He stated that the Planning Commission has reaffirmed recommendation to limit building
height to 35 feet in C-S zones.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
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Mavor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Smith to reintroduce Ordinance No. 1310,excluding certain
sections as designated,to print implementing certain policies of the 1994 Land use Element of
the General Plan with amendments to the Zoning Regulations; motion carried (3-2,Williams,
Romero opposed).
Moved by Romero/Williams to eliminate the 35' height limitation in C-S zones from the zoning
text amendment and direct staff to prepare a general plan amendment; motion carried (4-1,
Roalman opposed).
Moved by Roalman/Smith to include a 4500 square foot limitation for convenience stores located
in CS zones; motion carried (4-1,Williams opposed).
2. MASSAGE PERMITS (File No. 708)
Council held a public hearing to consider revisions to the Municipal Code governing massage
establishments and massage technicians to require license or permit renewal only if the
business tax certificate has lapsed for ninety days or more,and establishing a$20.50
administrative/inspection fee for processing address changes to massage licenses and permits.
Police Chief Gardiner presented the staff report recommending that permits would remain valid
as long as the holder pays his annual business license
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Michael Manion. 1153 Buchon, spoke in support of the item.
Betsy Schwartz, 1150 Grove Street, spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Romero/Williams to introduce Ordinance No. 1317 to print adopting
revisions governing massage establishments and massage technicians; motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Romero/Williams to adopt Resolution 8628 establishing a$20.50 administrative
inspection fee; motion carried (5-0).
3. LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANTS (File No. 734)
Council held a public hearing to consider approving an expenditure of$47,915 of Local Law
Enforcement block grant funds for purchase of equipment as recommended by the Chief of
Police,and approving the appropriation of 10%matching funds from the General Fund,and
approving an expenditure of$97,600 from the 1996 State budget to assist in funding the Public
Safety computer project
Police Chief Gardiner presented the staff report
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8626 approving
expenditure of Local Law Enforcement block grant funds and appropriation of 10% matching
funds; and to adopt Resolution 8627 approving expenditure from the 1996 State budget; motion
carried (5-0).
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COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. ECOSLO LEASE EXTENSION (File No.484)
Council considered a lease extension to ECOSLO for City owned property located at 45 Prado
Road for a five-month period ending June 30, 1997.
Utilities Director Moss presented the staff report outlining each of the five staff recommendations
in the report.
Mayor Settle asked for public comment.
Geoff Land, ECOSLO's Executive Director, requested support for a five-month lease extension,
and asked for assistance with unauthorized deposits of hazardous waste, perhaps with police
patrol. He stated that relocation of the office is a necessary,temporary move,and the
organization is looking for another downtown location. He said that selling the recycling
services portion of the operation will enable ECOSLO to continue their environmental services&
advocacy and awareness activities. He requested approval from Council for a five year lease for
the site with the provision that operations could be transferred to another agency.
Frank Sipel.Chairman of Board of the Environmental Center, asked for Council's approval to
proceed with negotiations for the sale of the recycling operation.
Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council.
After discussion, moved by Romero/Williams to direct staff to provide options regarding the
ECOSLO site to Council within 90 days; motion failed (2-3,Smith, Roalman, Settle opposed).
Moved by Roalman/Smith to negotiate with ECOSLO for a five year lease which would include
the option for a lease transfer; motion carried (3-2; Romero,Williams opposed).
Council Member Romero stated for the record that he believes this action may constitute a gift of
public funds.
Moved by Roalman/Smith to approve a lease extension to June 30, 1997 motion carried (4-1,
Romero opposed); moved by Roalman/Williams re-affirm ECOSLO's responsibility to dispose of
hazardous waste resulting from their operation; motion carried (5-0); moved by Roalman/Smith to
approve the relocation of ECOSLO's administrative office from the downtown to the Prado Road
site for the remainder of the current grant period; motion carried (4-1, Romero opposed).
S. ECONOMIC VITALITY CORPORATION (EVCI (File No. 238)
Council considered an oral presentation by representatives of the EVC of San Luis Obispo
County providing an overview of current operations,future plans,and proposed City board and
financial participation in the corporation.
Assistant City AdministrativeOfficer Hampian presented the staff report, and introduced Board
and staff members of the EVC.
Mayor Settle asked for public comment.
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Wayne Longcrier, CFO of EVC, presented a brief report, inviting Council to appoint a member to
the Board of Directors
Norte Plasack, Secretary of the EVC, clarified that the EVC coordinates a partnership between
public and private interests to promote economic vitality. She invited the Council to nominate a
representative.
Gregg Goodwin, President of EVC, stated that the board currently has nine members from the
private sector and four from the public sector,as well as a 3 year commitment for$60,000 per
year of private funds.
City Administrative Officer Dunn clarified that the fund requests should be reviewed in
conjunction with the budget and CDBG processes.
Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Romero to refer requests for annual sponsorship ($25,000)
and revolving loan fund participation ($200,000)to staff for follow-up reports and
recommendations as part of the development of the 1997-99 Financial Plan and Budget and the
1997-98 CDBG Program, and direct staff to agendize as soon as possible for future action the
appointment of a Council Member to the EVC Board; motion carried (5-0).
6. RAILROAD SQUARE (File No.477)
Council considered the Railroad Square master plan workscope.
Lona Range Planning Manager Mandeville presented the staff report recommending that the
master plan be prepared to prevent piecemeal development of the area. He stated that the
emphasis for the area is on historic preservation,and that the City would receive funding from
SLOCOG in the amount of$15,000.
Mayor Settle asked for public comment, and no one spoke.
Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council.
After discussion, moved by Smith/Romero to 1) approve master plan workscope and authorize
staff to prepare the master plan; and 2) authorize the City Administrative Officer to use up to
$15,000 in Surface Transportation Program funds to cover the master plan costs; motion carried
(5-0).
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting at 10:15 p.m. to Saturday, February 1st, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. in the Library Community
Room, San Luis Obispo.
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CITY CLERK MEMORANDUM
February 3, 1997
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Bonnie Gaw�ty Clerk
SUBJECT: Regular Meeting Minutes of January 21, 1997
Council Member Romero has noted a correction to the Minutes of the January 21, 1997 meeting;
which are included in your packet for Council approval on February 4te. I've attached a corrected
copy of pages C-1-7 through C-1-9, indicating that Consent Calendar items Cl through C4 and C6
through C9 were moved by Williams and seconded by Romero. The vote on Item C9 was 4-1,
Roahnan opposed.
After you have reviewed the changes,please let me know if you have any questions or comments.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,JANUARY 21, 1997-7:00 P.M.
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM,995 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams,Vice Mayor Bill
Roalman,and Mayor Allen Settle
City Staff
Present: John Dunn,City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen,City Attorney; Bonnie
Gawf, City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, Arnold
Jonas, Community Development Director; John Moss, Utilities Director, Mike
McCluskey; Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation
Director; Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manager, John Mandeville;
Long Range Planning Manager; Neil Havlik, Natural Resources Manager; Jeff
Hook,Associate Planner;Jane McVey,Economic Development Manager.
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CLOSED SESSION
City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue:
CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR -Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Railroad Square/High Street
San Luis Obispo
Negotiating Parties: City Of San Luis Obispo: Mike McCluskey
SPRR Property Owner Rep: Charles Gamble III
Negotiation: Whether to Acquire
City Attorney Jorgensen announced that Council authorized further negotiations.
PRESENTATION
Pres1. Ray Mellen made a presentation to the City of a Pedestrian Safety Award from the
Automobile Club.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no speakers.
CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Mayor Roalman requested that Item C-5 be removed from the consent agenda for discussion.
Moved by Williams/Romero to approve the Consent Agenda Items C4 through C-4 and C-6 through
C-9 as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried (5-0 for Items C4 through C-
4, and 4-1,with Roalman opposed to Items C-6 through C-9).
C1. COUNCIL MINUTES
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Council considered of the minutes of:
Tuesday, December 10, 1996 at 7:00 p.m.;
Tuesday,January 7, 1997 @ 6:30 p.m.; and,
Tuesday,January 7, 1997 @ 7:00 p.m.
Moved by W HIams/Romero to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion
carried (5-0).
C2. ORCUTT ROAD WIDENING (File No. 168)
Council consider an agreement with Gloria Morgan to acquire right of way adjacent to 800 Orcutt
Road for the Orcutt Road Widening Project.
Moved by Williams/Romero to approve agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the
agreement; motion carried (5-0).
C3. LEGISLATIVE ACTION PROGRAM (File No.335)
Council considered the 1997 Legislative Action Program.
Moved by Williams/Romero to adopt Resolution No.86259 establishing legislative priorities for
1997; motion carried (5-0).
C4. ANNEXATION PROPERTY TAX AGREEMENT(File No.441)
Council considered City acceptance of an agreement with the County regarding the property tax
revenues and annual tax increment for Annexation No.44,a portion of Suburban Road fronting
the TK Annexation.
Moved by Williams/Romero to adopt Resolution No.8620 accepting the negotiated exchange of
property.tax revenues and annual tax increment; motion carried(5-0).
C5. NAMING OF PARKS& RECREATION FACILITIES (File No.801)
Council considered establishing a policy for the naming of Parks and Recreation facilities.
Vice Mayor Roalman asked for clarification regarding the re-naming procedures, and Parks and
Recreation Director LeSaae clarified the issue.
Moved by Roalman/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8621 establishing policy; motion carried (5-0).
C6. MOA-SAN LUIS OBISPO EMPLOYEES'ASSOCIATION (File No.623)
Council considered a Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the San Luis Obispo
Employees'Association.
Moved by Williams/Romero to adopt Resolution No.8622 approving a Memorandum of Agreement;
motion carried (4-1, Roalman opposed).
C7. MOA-FIRE BATTALION CHIEFS'ASSOCIATION (File No.624)
Council considered a Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the San Luis Obispo Fire
Battalion Chiefs'Association.
Moved by Williams/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8623 approving a Memorandum of Agreement;
motion carried (4-1, Roalman opposed).
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C8. CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES'SALARY ADJUSTMENT (File No.626)
Council considered approving compensation adjustments for Confidential employees.
Moved by Williams/Romero to adopt Resolution No.8624 approving compensation adjustments;
motion carried (4-1, Roalman opposed).
C9. MANAGEMENT SALARY RANGES (File No.626)
Council considered approving salary range adjustments and modifying benefits for Management
employees.
Moved by Williams/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8625 adjusting salary ranges and modifying
benefits; motion carried (4-1, Roalman opposed).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
CLR7. Council Member Smith presented a report on the Economic Opportunity Commission,stating
that the commission expressed appreciation to the City Council for their support in
approving the use of CDBG funds for the purchase of a facility to house various programs
and projects.
CLR2. Council Member Romero reported on a meeting of the Integrated Waste Management Board,
stating that the California waste diversion formula results in under reporting of waste
diversion by about 7%,and that the Board is asking for change for more flexibility.
CLR3 Council Member Williams reported that at a recent Promotional Coordinating Committee
meeting it was announced that the Highway 101 entry sign would be installed in June, and
that the Grants-In-Aid process is beginning.
Council Member Williams then reported that the Human Relations Commission had held a
public hearing regarding the homeless shelter. She reported that there are severe problems
associated with the shelter for area businesses&residents.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ZONING REGULATIONS AMENDMENTS (File No.463)
Council held a public hearing to consider amendments to various sections of the Zoning
regulations in order to implement policies of the 1994 Land Use element of the General Plan (TA
79-96&TA 121-96). (Continued from 9117/96, 10/1/96 and 11/19/96.)
Development Review Manager Whisenand presented the staff report,giving a brief history of the
item. He stated that the Planning Commission has reaffirmed recommendation to limit building
height to 35 feet in CS zones.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Smith to reintroduce Ordinance No. 1310,excluding certain
sections as designated,to print implementing certain policies of the 1994 Land use Element of the
General Plan with amendments to the Zoning Regulations;.motion carried (3-2,Williams, Romero