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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1998-7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER,990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Bill Roalman, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor Kathy
Smith,and Mayor Allen Settle
Absent: Council Member Dave Romero
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, John Moss, Utilities Director;
Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director, Paul LeSage, Parks and
Recreation Director, Wendy George, Assistant to the CAO; Ron
Whisenand, Development Review Manager; John Mandeville, Long
Range Planning Manager; Glen Matteson,Associate Planner
PRESENTATIONS
P1. Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to NMA President Mary Kopecky and Past
President Wendy George declaring"NMA Week."
P2. Mayor Settle Presented a proclamation to Public Works Director McCluskey declaring
"National Public Works Week."
PUBLIC COMMENT
PC1. Mila Vuiovich-LaBarre, San Luis Obispo High School, spoke regarding the 24 Hour
Relay and invited the Council and public to participate in the event this weekend. She
encouraged support of the event and presented mugs to the Council.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Jorgensen announced that the Council held three closed sessions. 1) In their
conference with the SLOPOA labor negotiator, Council gave instructions to negotiator, 2)
Council authorized settlement of existing litigation, Hysen/Secrest v. City of San Luis
Obispo--the amount of the settlement is confidential as negotiations are in progress; and 3)
Council gave instructions to the property negotiator to proceed with the negotiations on the
Damon-Garcia property.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by SmithWilliams to adopt the consent calendar as recommended by the CAO.
Council Member Roalman registered a no vote on items C7, C8,and C11; motion carried (4-0-
1, Romero absent), except items C7, C8 and C11; motion carried (3-1-1, Roalman voting no,
Romero absent).
Council members stated that they have an interest in reevaluating the policy regarding
solar hot water heater requirements, and CAO Dunn clarified that, on previous Council
direction,staff has begun that analysis.
C1. COUNCIL MINUTES
Council considered the minutes of:
Tuesday,April 28, 1998, 11:30 a.m.
Moved by Smith/Williams to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion
carried (4-04, Romero Absent).
C2. SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY (File No.601-03)
Council considered declaring two parking scooters and two sedans as surplus property.
Moved by Smith/Williams to adopt Resolution No. 8801 declaring equipment as surplus
property and ordering disposal; motion carried (4-0-1, Romero Absent).
C3. WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY PAVEMENT REPAIR(File No.704-06)
Council considered plans and specifications for "Water Reclamation Facility Pavement
Repair,"Specification No.97-55A.
Moved by Smith/Williams to approve plans and specifications, authorize staff to advertise
for bids and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within
budget; motion carried(4-0-1,Romero Absent).
C4. RESERVOIR CANYON WATERLINE (File No.704-06)
Council considered awarding a contract to Maino Construction in the amount of$61,749 for
"Reservoir Canyon Waterline,"Specification No.9560.
Moved by Smith!Williams to award contract to Maino Construction and authorize the Mayor
to execute the contract; motion carried (4-0-1,Romero Absent).
C5. RETAINING WALL REPAIR-SYLVIA COURT (File No.704-06)
Council considered approving repairs for a retaining walls on Sylvia Court.
Moved by SmithiWilliams to authorize the CAO to approve the following actions: 1)
negotiations and execution of a consultant services contract for design of the retaining wall
repairs; 2) approval of final plans and specifications and authorization for solicitation of
bids; 3)award of construction contract to lowest qualified bidder, and,4)transfer of needed
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funds to pay for construction work, up to a total authorized funding level of $250,000;
motion carried(404, Romero Absent).
C6. POOL DESIGN PROJECT (File No.70406)
Council considered awarding a contract to Rowley International for design and project
supervision services for pool replastering in the amount of$16,800,Specification No.9216.
Moved by Smith/Williams to award contract to Rowley International; motion carried (40-1,
Romero Absent).
C7. ZONING-FULLER ROAD ANNEXATION AREA (File No.201-06)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance adopting zoning for the Fuller
Road annexation area.
Moved by Smith/Williams to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1337; motion carried (34-1,
Roalman voting no, Romero Absent).
C8. ZONING-AERO DRIVE ANNEXATION AREA (File No.201-06)
Council considered of giving final passage to an ordinance adopting zoning for the Aero
Drive annexation area.
Moved by Smith/Williams to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1338; motion carried (3-1-1,
Roalman voting no,Romero Absent).
C9. PROPOSITION 220-COURT CONSOLIDATION (File No.701-08)
Council considered endorsing Proposition 220 concerning consolidation of Municipal and
Superior courts,which will appear on the June 2, 1998 ballot.
Moved by Smith/Williams to adopt Resolution No. 8802 endorsing Proposition 220; motion
carried (4-0-1, Romero Absent).
C10. PENNINGTON CREEK RIPARIAN ENHANCEMENT (File No.704-06)
Council considered awarding a contract to Maino Construction for construction of the
Pennington Creek Riparian Enhancement Project in the amount of$180,341and authorizing
the transfer of an additional $25,000 from the Water Fund to cover construction costs and
contingencies.
Moved by Smith/Williams to award contract to Maino Construction and authorize transfer of
funds; motion carried(4-0-1, Romero Absent).
C11. MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION (File No.509-06)
Council considered modifications to the Management Pay for Performance System.
Moved by SmithNVilliams to adopt Resolution No. 8803 approving modifications to the
Management Pay for Performance Plan that include adjusting management salary ranges
and the performance rating system; motion carried (3-1-1, Roalman voting no, Romero
Absent).
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C12. ANNUAL STREET SEAL COAT PROJECT (File No.704-06)
Council considered plans and specifications for "Annual Street Seal Coat Project,"
Specification No.9214.
Moved by SmithWilliams to approve plans and specifications, authorize staff to advertise
for bids, and CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the budget;
motion carried (4-0-1, Romero Absent).
C13. PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING SERVICES (File No.704-06)
Council considered a Request for Proposals (RFP) for "Engineering Service for Pavement
Maintenance Project,"City Project No.9215,at a cost not to exceed$200,000.
Moved by Smith/Williams to approve RFP, authorize staff to accept proposals, and CAO to
award the contract to the best proposer not exceeding the available budget; motion carried
(4-0-1, Romero Absent).
C14. MORROS PRESERVATION (LeSAGE/211-01)
Council considered endorsing the development of a specific plan for the preservation of
the Morros by County Planning staff.
Moved by SmithWilliams to endorse the development of a specific plan for the preservation
of the Morros; motion carried (4-0-1,Romero Absent).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
CLI. SLORTA/SLOCOG UPDATE (File No.204-06)
A written report from Council Member Romero was submitted to the Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. APPEAL-DECK AT 726 HIGUERA STREET (File N0.201-11)
A public hearing to consider an appeal by Brad Schwan of an Architectural Review
Commission approval of a request to remodel the rear deck and patio of Kona's Restaurant,
located on Higuera Street between Chorro and Broad Streets, including an exception to the
City's Creek Setback Ordinance.(ARC 58-97).
Mayor Settle noted that a request for continuance had been received from the appellant and
Council agreed by unanimous consensus to continue the item to June 161".
2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
Community Development Director Jonas clarified that the actions on items 2A, 2B and 2C
should be made in concept only, with 2D being the motion which will approve all three
General Plan Amendment items.
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A. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTIREZONING-1234 LAUREL LANE
(File No.201-06)
Council held a public hearing to consider a request to amend the Land Use Element (LUE)
map designation from Neighborhood Commercial to High Density Residential, amend the
zoning map from C-N to R-4, and approve the environmental determination for a residential
care facility at the northwest comer of Southwood Drive and Laurel Lane(GP/R 11-98); Smith
and Company,applicant
Development Review Manager Whisenand presented the staff report
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Hamish Marshall, Smith & Company, Applicant, said that this project is a state of the art
design,the first of its kind in California. He asked for Council's approval.
Peter Meertens. SLO, stated that he has concerns regarding the project and EIR, especially
removing the commercial zoning in that neighborhood. He said that parking on Augusta
would also be affected if part of the parking lot is removed for a facility. He said the
neighborhood already has many care facilities.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
At Council's request, Jack Whitter, Windchime Group, explained the staffing ratios and
busiest visiting hours for this type of facility. He said they have five key staff and a 1:6 ratio
of aids to residents.
In answer to a question by Council, Hamish Marshall explained that unless another parking
space is provided,the facility can only be licensed for 63 residents, not 65.
After discussion,moved by Williams/Smith to 1)approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration
of environmental impact,approve in concept the proposed General Plan Land Use Element
Map amendment to change the land use designation from Neighborhood Commercial to
High Density Residential; 2) pass to print Ordinance No. 1339 confirming the Mitigated
Negative Declaration of environmental impact and rezoning the project site from C-N
Neighborhood Commercial to R4-S High Density Residential with Special Considerations;
and, 3) after consideration.of the remaining General Plan Amendments on tonight's agenda
(Items 2B and 2C), previously approved in concept, take one action adopting the
resolutions of approval for all three items(Item 2D); motion carried (4-04, Romero Absent).
B. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AMENDMENT-MAINO OPEN SPACE
(File No.208-02)
Council considered proposed amendments of the General Plan Land Use element map and
text to reflect the City's recent open space acquisition on San Luis Mountain, west of the
Highway 101-Marsh Street interchange(Maino Family property).
(Continued from 3117/98&515/98).
After discussion, moved by Williams/Smith to. take action under Item 2D to adopt a
resolution amending General Plan Land Use Element concerning the Maino Family Open
Space; motion carried (4-0-1, Romero Absent).
C. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT-FULLER&AERO DRIVE (File No.208-02)
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Council held a public hearing to consider annexation, long-range plan amendments, and
zoning in the vicinity of Fuller Road and Aero Drive. (Continued from 3/17/98&515198.)
After discussion, moved by Williams/Smith to take action under Item 2D to adopt resolution
amending the General Plan Land Use Element Map at Aero Drive; motion carried (3-1-1,
Roalman voting no,Romero Absent).
D. ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
Council considered adopting the three General Plan Amendments listed as Items 2A, 2B and
2C on tonight's agenda.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Smith to adopt Resolution No.8805 for 1234 Laurel
Lane, GP/R 11-98 (2A) ; motion carried (4-0-1, Romero Absent); adopt Resolution No. 8806
for Maino Open Space, GPA 136-97); motion carried (4-0-1, Romero Absent); and adopt
Resolution No.8807 for Aero Drive, GPA 155-97 (2C); motion carried (3-1-1, Roalman voting
no, Romero Absent).
3. ANNEXATION&ZONING-OPEN SPACE PARCELS (File No.208-03)
Council held a public hearing to consider annexation and zoning of the City's open space
panels on Bishop Peak(Bunnell Ranch site)and on Cerro San Luis(Lemon Grove and Maino
Family sites(ANNX, R 10-98).
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing,and having no requests to speak, closed the public
hearing.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Smith to 1) adopt Resolution No. 8808 recommending
that the Local Agency Formation Commission approve annexation of about 137 acres of
City-owned open space, and amend its sphere if influence for San Luis Obispo as needed;
and,2) introduce Ordinance No. 1340 to prezone the annexation parcels Conservation Open
Space with minimum parcel sizes of 120 and 40 acres (C/OS-120 and C/OS-40), and to
remove the Specific Plan overlay zone from the part of the Maino Family site that is already
inside the City limits(40-1,Romero Absent).
COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Williams expressed her concern regarding the condition of the area
surrounding the monument sign at the south end of Town, and suggested planting some
trees nearby. The matter was referred to staff.
Council Member Williams made a brief presentation regarding the mal of Life"program.
Mayor Settle reported that he talked with State officials regarding the proposal to discontinue
the vehicle licensing fee, stating that it's imperative to link any reduction to a constitutional
amendment guaranteeing that Cities will continue to receive comparable funds from other
existing sources.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
4. MARGARITA AREA SPECIFIC PLAN(File No.201-04)
Council considered conceptual review of the draft Margarita Area Specific Plan as the project
description for an environmental impact report.
Associate Planner Matteson presented the staff reporL
Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment
John French. Margarita area property owner,supported the plan,stating that it is adequate to
proceed to the next step.
Dave Watson,representative of property owners,supported the plan.
Mayor Settle mtumed discussion to the Council.
Moved by Williams/Smith to approve the draft specific plan as the project description for
the environmental impact report (EIR) and provide direction to staff for the EIR to reflect
alternatives to the draft speck plan as outlined in the agenda report; motion carried (4-0-1,
Romero Absent).
Council Member Roalman suggested that Council have a consultant on urban development,
such as Mr.Calthorpe, review the plan,and Council Members agreed by consensus.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting at 8:40 pm.to Thursday, May 21, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites, San Luis
Obispo.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 6/2/98
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Bonnie L.Gawf
City Clerk
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Thursday,May21,1998
The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo,and ex-officio the governing body of
all other special assessment and taxing districts for which said Board so acts,met in regular adjourned
session at 7:00 o'clock PM at the Embassy Suites Hotel,San Luis Obispo,California for a joint City
Councils and Board of Supervisors Meeting.
PRESENT: Supervisors Peg Pinard,Ruth E.Brackett,and Chairperson Michael P.Ryan
ABSENT: Supervisors Harry L. Ovitt,Laurence L.Laurent
ALSO PRESENT:
City of Arroyo Grande: Council members Michael Fuller, Michael Lady, Thomas A.
Runels,Steve Tolley and Mayor A.K."Pete"
Dougall
City of Atascadero: Council members Jerry L.Clay,Sr.,Ray Johnson, George Luna
and Mayor Harold L. Carden,III
City of Grover Beach: Council members Henry E. "Gene" Gates, Robert Reed and
Mayor Dee Santos
City of Morro Bay: Council members Rodger Anderson, William Peirce, Janice
Peters,and Mayor Cathy Novak
City of Paso Robles: Council members Tom Baron,Walter J.Macklin,Lee Swanson
and Mayor Duane J.Picanco
City of Pismo Beach: Council members Marian Mellow,Bill Rabenaldt
City of San Luis Obispo: Council members Bill Roalman,Dave Romero,Dodie Williams,
Kathy Smith and Mayor Allen K. Settle
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ABSENT:
City of Atascadero: Council member Kenneth Lemo
City of Grover Beach: Council members Ronald Amoldsen,Peter Keith
City of Morro Bay: Council member Dave Elliott
City of Paso Robles: Council member Christian E.Iversen
City of Pismo Beach: Council members Hal Halldut,Mary Ann Reiss and Mayor John
Brown
"Note: A quorum for the City of Pismo Beach is not present and they will not vote on
any of the matters before this Joint Cities/Board of Supervisors meeting
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG LED BY CHAIRPERSON RYAN
On motion duly made and unanimously carried,the agenda is approved as presented.
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1 PC This is the time set for members of the public wishing to address the Board
and City Councils on matters not set on the agenda.
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Mr. Ron DeCarli: San Luis Obispo Council of Governments(SLOCOG),
announces that the first emergency call box,that was approved by the Board
of Supervisors and the City Councils approximately one year ago,is up and
operating on the Cuesta Grade; addresses the ceremony that took place
yesterday on the Cuesta Grade introducing the installation of this call box;
states they hope to have all of them in place,throughout the County,over the
next several months.
Mr. Gere Sibbach: County Auditor-Controller, states he will be hosting a
workshop regarding property tax distnbution this workshop will address how
properties are assessed and how those taxes are distributed;the workshop is
scheduled for May 27, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. at the City-County Library,they
intend to hold these workshops yearly.
Mr.Tom Murray:Arroyo Grande resident,speaks to the reconfiguration of
property taxes by the State in the early`90's and encourages the City Councils
and the Board of Supervisors to work together to get this money back from
the State.
Chairperson Ryan:introduces Abel Maldonado,Mayor for the City of Santa
Maria and candidate for 33rd Assembly District. No action taken.
2 A-1 This is the time set to consider a joint resolution supporting consolidation of
the County of San Luis Obispo into a single Corps of Engineers District.
Mr. Glen Priddy: Deputy County Engineer, presents the staff report,
indicating the County is divided between three jurisdictional(Los Angeles,
San Francisco and Sacramento) Districts of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers Pacific Division; indicates this division makes it difficult to
effectively carry out emergency projects during and following natural
disasters.
Council member Macklin: questions if the rules or the interpretation of the
rules is different among these three Districts.
Chairperson Ryan: indicates the rules are the same, the interpretation is
different.
Mr.Priddy:addresses an incident that occurred where they received different
interpretations from the Los Angeles versus San Francisco Division;discusses
the interpretation from the San Francisco Division regarding cleaning culverts
and allowing 6"on each side of the culvert to work from.
Mayor Settle: questions whether the Corps is willing to consolidate the
County into one District.
Mr.Priddy:responds that the Division personnel saw the County's problem
and indicated they were willing to work this out.
Mayor Dougall:questions whether there is any competitiveness between.the
Districts as to which one we would go to.
Mr.Priddy:responds that he does not believe there is.
Council memberRabenaldt: states that the City of Pismo Beach addressed
this issue and unanimously supported this action.
Mayor Novak: states they are open to discussion on which District the
County goes with before any final decision is made.
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Chairperson Ryan: calls for a straw vote as to any preferences on which
District is used with the votes being split between Los Angeles and San
Francisco and no opinion.
No one appearing, thereafter, on motion of Supervisor Brackett,
seconded by Supervisor Pinard and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brackett,Pinard,Council members Fuller,
Lady, Runels, Tolley, Mayor Dougall,
Council members Clay, Johnson, Luna,
Mayor Carden, Council members Gates,
Reed, Mayor Santos, Council members
Anderson, Peirce, Peters, Mayor Novak,
Council members Baron, Macklin,
Swanson, Mayor Picanco, Council
members Roalman, Romero, Smith,
Williams, Mayor Settle and Chairperson
Ryan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisors Ovitt, Laurent, Council members Lerno,
Arnoldsen,Keith,Elliott,Iversen
A resolution of the County Board of Supervisors and the incorporated
cities in San Luis Obispo County regarding jurisdictional oversight by
the United States Army Corps of Engineers,adopted.
3 A-2 This is the time set to consider a joint resolution urging the Governor and the
State Legislature to oppose the phase-out of the Vehicle License Fees.
Mayor Settle:presents the staff report;indicates this issue is also tied to the
property taxes taken away from the cities and counties by the State through
the Education Revenue Augmentation Fund(ERAF);speaks to a conversation
he had with Ms.Elizabeth FHll,legislative analyst,regarding the impacts of
phasing out the Vehicle License Fees,urges adoption of the resolution.
Supervisor Brackett:states she opposes the phase out unless this money is
replaced with constitutionally.guaranteed replacement funds; questions the
language in the"NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED"portion of the
resolution.
A motion by Mayor Settle to not oppose the phase out unless linked to
constitutionally guaranteed replacement source as well as the return of
property taxes taken through ERAF,is discussed.
Council member Romero:suggests alternative language under Section 1 and
2 that would read"Oppose phasing-out VLF revenues unless they are linked
to a constitutionally-guaranteed replacement source as well as the return...:7
and indicates this would put Sections 1 and 2 together and deleting the first
line of Section 2 and the references to Section 1 and 2.
Mayor Settle:restates the wording change under NOW,THEREFORE,BE
IT RESOLVED that wall combine Sections 1 and 2 to read"Oppose phasing-
out VLF revenues unless it isAinked to a constitutionally-guaranteed
replacement source as well as the return of the property taxes to cities and
counties taken away by the State through ERAF."
Mayor Novak: addresses the resolution that was originally to be presented
tonight and it was only to address AB 1776 and now we have a resolution
before us with a whole lot more included in it;discusses ACA 42 and indicates
there is also ACA 45 that is directly linked to the vehicle registration;feels it
is more appropriate to support ACA 45;addresses concerns to the use of the
word"opposing"when addressing this issue.
Mr. Joe Kelly: states this is a multi-faceted item; questions how much is
needed to make the County whole; suggests the increase in fees and
assessments now produce more money than the property taxes;addresses the
$29/vehicle fee to operate the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Mr.Bob Blah.states he is a Community Services District Director,states he
is representing all the special districts and asks that they be included in this
} resolution.
Mr. Tom'Murray: encourages the group to adopt the resolution and
suggests the best control of these types of issues is at the local level.
A motion by Mayor Settle to include special districts,change the NOW,
THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED to combine Sections 1 and 2 to read .
"Oppose phasing-out VLF revenues unless it is linked to a
constitutionally-guaranteed replacement source as well as the return of
the property taxes to cities and counties taken away by the State through
ERAF."and,adopt the resolution as amended,is seconded by Council
member Reed.
The Clerk asks if the special districts are being included in both the NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED and in the revised language that was
previously Section I and 2,with Mayor Settle indicating that is correct.
Mayor Novak:addresses her concern to the word"oppose".
Chairperson Ryan: directs the Clerk to read the changes to resolution.
Clerk:reads the language changes as follows: "NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisor of the County of San Luis Obispo,
all the City Councils of all the Cities and all the Special Districts in San Luis
Obispo County that we urge the Governor and State Legislature to: Oppose
phasing-out VLF revenues unless it is linked to a constitutionally-guaranteed
replacement source as well as the return of the property taxes to cities,
counties and special district taken away by the State through ERAF."
Mayor Novak:states she still is concerned about the word"oppose"and
explains her reasoning.
Council member Johnson: addresses his concerns about where "special
districts"has been inserted.
It is suggested that the reference to special districts be deleted in the"NOW,
THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED" and leave it in the amended language
that was previously Sections 1 and 2,with Mayor Settle agreeing.
Council member Peters: suggests changing the language from "Oppose
phasing-out VLF revenues..."to read"Support phasing-out VLF revenues
only if..",with Mayor Settle agreeing to-the modification to the language.
Council member Rabenaldt:states the City of Pismo Beach did support this
on Tuesday night.
Matter is fully discussed and thereafter, on motion of Mayor Settle,
seconded by Council member Reed and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Settle, Council member Reed, Council members
Fuller, Lady, Runels, Tolley, Mayor Dougall, Council
members Clay,Johnson, Luna, Mayor Carden, Council
members Gates, Mayor Santos, Council members
Anderson,Peirce,Peters,Mayor Novak,Council members
Baron, Macklin, Swanson, Mayor Picanco, Council
members Roalman,Romero,Smith,Williams,Supervisors
Brackett,Pinard,Chairperson Ryan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council members Lerno, Arnoldsen, Keith, Elliott,
Iversen,Supervisors Ovitt,Laurent
the City Councils and Board of Supervisors amend the resolution to
change the NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED to read"NOW,
THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the
County of San Luis Obispo and all the City Councils of all the Cities in
San Luis Obispo County that we urge the Governor and State
Legislature to: Support phasing-out VLF revenues only if it is linked to
a constitutionally-guaranteed replacement source as well as the return
of the property taxes to cities,counties and special districts taken away
by the State through ERAF." and, Joint Resolution of the Board of
Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo and City Councils of all
the Cities in San Luis Obispo County urging the Governor and the State
Legislature to oppose the phase-out of Vehicle License Fees,adopted as
amended.
4 B-1 This is the time set for a status report on Federal Intermodal Surface
Transportation Act (ISTEA): reauthorization, comparison of House and
Senate Versions.
Mr.Ron DeCarli: SLOCOG, presents the staff report,giving an overview
of the funding;indicates the basic structure remains the same;addresses the
various Tables in the staff report that outline the (Table 1) Comparison of
funding provisions in ISTEA Reauthorization preliminary estimate-House vs.
Senate Bills(ISTEA II vs BESTEA);(Table 2)ISTEA Reauthorization bills,
current law(ISTEA)vs HR2400(BESTEA&SB 1173 (ISTEA II);(Table 3)
Regional Transportation Improvement Program(RTIP)Summary of Projects
and (Table 4) SLOCOG Transportation Project Funds 1997/98-2001/03;
indicates there are increases in funding to all the cities;addresses the timetable
to submit applications for funding. .
Council member Swanson: asks for examples of streamlining efforts.
Mr. DeCarli: responds outlining the current route for approving
fundinglapplications.
Chairperson Ryan: opens the floor to public comment without response.
No Action Taken.
5 B-2 This is the time set for an update report on Countywide pavement
maintenance and rehabilitation needs.
Mr.Ron DeCarli:SLOCOG,states the Mayors' Group asked that this item
be put on the agenda; outlines Attachment A - Countywide Pavement
Maintenance&Rehabilitation Needs Report Update;Attachment B-Memo
from Bob Reed, Chairperson for the Supplemental Transportation Funding
Committee regarding the possibility of placing a''h cent sale tax measure on
the November 1998 ballot; addresses Tables 1 & 2 regarding current
pavement conditions and currently required maintenance work;Tables 3 &4
current maintenance needs: low cost scenario and cost of currently needed
maintenance: standard cost scenario.
Council member Luna:questions the maintenance and whether that includes
anything other than resurfacing.
Mr.Robert Blair: states he has seen lots of reports from SLOCOG but has
not seen any paving occur; addresses the poor condition of the highway
between Nipomo and Arroyo Grande;discusses the bus route figures he has
seen;states the County will not get a tax increase approved by the voters.
Mr. DeCarli: responds to questions indicating that maintenance doesn't
include anything other than resurfacing and their information does not include
State Highways as these are handled through Cal Trans;discusses the amount
of funding that goes to transit needs and this funding be dedicated to
transportation and can only be used for roads if all the transportation needs
have been met.
Council member Reed:speaks to his role as the Chair for the Supplemental
Transportation Funding;indicates that if the ERAF funds are returned there
will not be a need to look for alternative funding.
Chairperson Ryan:states he sees a sales tax increase being hard to sell with
the State talking about all the excess funds they have.
Mayor Settle: discusses SB 325 and suggests sending letters to our
representatives telling them we want to re-think this bill.
Chairperson Ryan: opens the floor to public comment without response.
No Action Taken.
On motion duly made and unanimously carried,the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis
Obispo, and ex-officio the governing body of all other special assessment and taxing districts for
which said Board so acts,does now adjourn.
I, JULIE L. RODEWALD, County Clerk-Recorder and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo,and ex-officio clerk of the governing body of all other
special assessment and taxing districts for which said Board so acts, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a fair statement of the proceedings of the meeting held Thursday,May 21, 1998,by the
Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, and ex-officio the governing body of all
other special assessment and taxing districts for which said Board so acts.
JULIE L.RODEWALD,County Clerk-Recorder
and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: /s/Vicki M. Shelby
Deputy Clerk-Recorder
DATED:June 1, 1998
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MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1998-12:00 P.M.
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Bill Roalman, Dave Romero,Dodie Williams,Vice
Mayor Kathy Smith,and Mayor Allen K.Settle
City Staff:
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen,City
Attorney; Bonnie Gawf, City Clerk; Ken Hampian,Assistant City
Administrative Officer; Bill Statler,Finance Director, Bob Neumann,
Fire Chief;John Moss, Utilities Director, Mike McCluskey, Public
Works Director;Wendy George,Assistant to the CAO;
HIGUERA STREET WALKING TOUR
The meeting was called to order in the Court Street Parking Lot outside Mo's Restaurant.
1. HIGUERA STREET BRIDGE WALKING TOUR (File No.????)
Staff conducted a tour for the Council,the Downtown business community and general
public of a portion of the Higuera Street Bridge. Staff pointed out areas of deterioration of
the supporting structures beneath the bridge and outlined needed repairs to reinforce the
structure.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting at 1:30 p.m.to Thursday,May 28,1998 at 11:30 a.m.at the Council Hearing Room,990
Palm Street,San Luis Obispo.
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MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1998-11:30 A.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM,990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Bill Roalman,Dave Romero,Dodie Williams,Vice
Mayor Kathy Smith,and Mayor Allen K.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, Bob Neumann,Fire Chief;
John Moss, Utilities Director, Mike McCluskey, Public Works
Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director,Ann Slate,
Personnel Director; Diane Sheeley, Economic Development Manager;
Neil Havlik, Natural Resources Manager;Wendy George,Assistant to
the CAO
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no speakers under public comment.
STUDY SESSION
1. REPORTS ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT&NATURAL RESOURCES
PROGRAMS (File No.207-011211-01)
Council considered status reports on the Economic Development program and the Natural
Resources program.
CAO Dunn introduced the item with a brief history of the development of the two programs.
Economic Development Manager Sheeley reviewed Council priorities relating to economic
development: business retention and expansion; business recruitment and marketing;
facilitating redevelopment of the Madonna Road shopping area;and the airport area
annexation. She unveiled a new marketing brochure.
Council discussed the importance of the Airport and Margarita annexation areas to increase
the current limited inventory of available commercial space.
Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment.
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Sandy Siegerson asked if the use of a geographic information system (GIS) is being
considered in conjunction with economic development. Council and staff discussed
current and proposed uses of GIS.
Greg Goodwin, Economic Vitality Corporation,stated that his organization is in the process
of compiling a comprehensive inventory of industrial,commercial and retail properties
within SLO County.
Dave Garth.Chamber of Commerce,stated that he is pleased with the progress of the
economic development program.
Mayor Settle closed public comment.
Natural Resources Manager Havlik outlined the priorities for the Natural Resources program:
greenbelt protection;securing a long term funding source;education and stewardship;and a
natural resources inventory. He presented some marketing materials,including a poster,
creek care guide and a bird guide. He explained how GIS would be used in connection with
the natural resources inventory.
Council discussed developing trail maps,open space funding and outreach to the
environmental community.
Mayor Settle opened the floor to public comment.
Phil Ashley stated that the environmental community has not been involved with the City's
program. He said that the City does not need more open space,but should use the budget to
hire a staff biologist
Deborah Holley.Downtown Association Administrator,said that during the California Main
Street conference,the Natural Resources Manager would conduct a creek walk and the
Economic Development Manager would be holding a seminar on redevelopment
Charlie Senn suggested that a tax incentive be created for local businesses to invest in open
space and develop partnerships for natural resource preservation.
Sandy Siegerson said there is a program where individuals can leave a portion of their estates
for natural resource preservation.
Geof Land noted that donations to the Sierra Club Morros fund provide a tax incentive for
businesses and individuals to invest in open space.
After further discussion, Council received the status reports on the activities of the
Economic Development and the Natural Resources programs.
There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting at 1:05 p.m.to Tuesday,June 2,1998 at 4:00 p.m.in the Council Chamber,990 Palm
Street,San Luis Obispo.
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City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,JUNE 2, 1998-4:00 P.MJ7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER,990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Bill Roalman, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice
Mayor Kathy Smith,and Mayor Allen K.Settle
City Staff:
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Bonnie Gawf, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community
Development Director, Bill Statier, Finance Director, Bob Neumann,
Fire Chief; John Moss,.•Utilities Director, Mike McCluskey, Public
Works Director, Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director, Wendy
George, Assistant to the CAO; Dave Elliott, Administrative Analyst;
Ron Munds, Utilities Conservation Coordinator; Dave Hix,
Wastewater Division Manager; Gary Henderson, Water Division
Manager; Jeff Hook, Associate Planner; John Mandeville, Long
Range Planning Manager; Sue Baasch,Administrative Analyst
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no speakers under public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Romero stated that,though he was absent at last meeting, he has read the
record and is thoroughly familiar with the issues surrounding items C2 and C3, so will be
voting on the final passage of those ordinances.
Moved by Smith/Williams to approve the consent calendar as recommended; motion carried
(5-0).
C1. COUNCIL MINUTES
Council considered the minutes of:
Tuesday, May 6, 1998 @ 6:00 p.m.;
Tuesday,May 5, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m.;
Tuesday,May 19, 1998 @ 6:00 p.m.; and,
Tuesday,May 19, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Smith/Williams to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion
carried (5-0).
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C2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/REZONING-1234 LAUREL LANE
(File No.201-06)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the Land Use Element
(LUE) map designation from Neighborhood Commercial to High Density Residential, amend
the zoning map from C-N to R-0, and approve the environmental determination for a
residential care facility at the northwest comer of Southwood Drive and Laurel Lane(GP/R 1I-
98);Smith and Company,applicant
Moved by Smith/Williams to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1339; motion carried (5-0).
C3. ANNEXATION&ZONING-OPEN SPACE PARCELS (File No.208-03)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance prezoning the annexation parcels
(Bishop Peak and Cerro San Luis) Conservation Open Space with minimum parcel sizes of
120 and 40 acres(C/OS-120 and C/OS-00)and to remove the specific Plan overlay zone from
the part of the Maino Family site that is already inside the City limits.
Moved by Smith/Williams to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1340; motion carried (5-0).
C4. APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING (File No.408-03)
Council considered authorizing submittal of a grant application to the U.S. Natural Resources
Conservation Service in the amount of $350,000 in support of acquisition of a conservation
easement on the Morganti Ranch on Los Osos Valley Road.
Moved by Smith/Williams to adopt Resolution No. 8809 authorizing submittal of grant
application; motion carried (5-0).
C5. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FUND REALLOCATION(File No.1105-03)
Council considered approving the reallocation of unspent funding for the Performing Arts
Center.
Moved by Smith/Williams to 1) approve the reallocation of $5,000 in unspent 1997-98 PAC
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funds to be used to create office space for PAC
technical staff; and 2) approve the reallocation of $15,000 in unspent PAC 1997-98
operations subsidy funds to increase the 1998-99 operational subsidy from $50,000 to
$65,000; motion carried (5-0).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 1998-99 BUDGET (File No.410-03)
Council held a public hearing to consider Enterprise Fund budget requests, financial
conditions and rate recommendations.
Finance Director Statler introduced the item, noting that the focus this afternoon is the
enterprise funds, and that the Budget review will continue at the June 16"' meeting. He
summarized the proposed changes in the various funds. He clarified that rate changes in
the water fund have been previously approved by Council, so no action is necessary to
effect those changes.
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Council Member Williams asked for more detail regarding the general government cost
allocation to the enterprise funds, and Council directed staff to bring back a more detailed
- report during the budget process to more fully explain how those allocations are
determined.
Council discussed whether it is appropriate to account for the golf fund as an enterprise
fund.
A. WATER FUND
Council held a public hearing to consider the 1998 annual water fund financial review.
Utilities Director Moss introduced the item, recommending that Council stay on the current
course. Water Division Manager Henderson outlined the details of the budget requests and
presented the Water Fund analysis.
Council discussed whether potential costs associated legal challenges to the Salinas Dam
EIR should be budgeted, and staff clamed that challenges to the CEQA process can only
begin after a Notice of Determination has been filed, and that action will not take place
before Fall, 1999.
Council discussed concerns that the amount of reserves may be excessive, and discussed
the possibility of delaying the scheduled increases for two years.Staff clarified that the City
is on the threshold of three major water projects, and it is prudent to increase rates
gradually to position ourselves for the associated expense.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing,and having no requests to speak, closed the public
hearing.
Council Member Romero stated that, given the level of the reserves, he cannot support
implementing the scheduled rate increase at this time.
After discussion, moved by Smith/Roalman to receive report and conceptually approve the
proposed operating program change request ($74,900) and capital improvement plan
requests ($848,100) pending the June 16, 1998 budget review; motion carried (3-2, Romero,
Williams voting no).
B. SEWER FUND
Council held a public hearing to consider the 1998 annual sewer fund financial review.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing,and having no requests to speak,closed the public
hearing.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Smith to receive report and conceptually approve the
proposed operating program change request ($45,000) and capital improvement plan
requests ($384,000)pending the June 16, 1998 budget review; motion carried(5-0).
C. PARKING FUND
Council held a public hearing to consider the Parking Fund Rate review.
Administrative Analyst Elliott presented the staff report.
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Mayor Settle opened the public hearing, and having no requests to speak, closed the public
hearing.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Smith to receive report and conceptually approve a
budget request to improve parking staff retention that will cost $7,300 in 1998-09 and
$12,000 in 1999-2000; motion carried(5-0).
D. TRANSIT FUND
Council held a public hearing to consider the Transit Fund Rate review.
Administrative Analyst Elliott presented the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing,and having no requests to speak,closed the public
hearing.
After discussion, moved by Smith/Roalman to receive report and conceptually approve the
portion of the budget request to improve traffic engineering which applies to the Transit
program and will result in a $22,100 annual savings in the Transit program; motion carried
E. GOLF FUND
Council held a public hearing to consider to consider the Golf Course Fund rate review.
Parks & Recreation Director LeSaae presented the staff report. He noted that the
recommendation is for an increase of approximately twenty-five cents per round. He
explained that the rates are comparable to other courses in the area.
Council discussed the appropriateness of designating golf course operations as an
enterprise fund, as the revenues do not cover all the associated expenses. Staff clarified
the policy on cost recovery for the enterprise funds. Council consensus was that there is a
benefit to scrutinizing the program at the level of an enterprise fund.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing,and having no requests to speak, closed the public
hearing.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8810 with the
following fees for the Laguna Lake Goff Course effective July 1, 1998: Senior/Youth
Weekdays - $5.25; General Weekdays - $7.25; Weekends - $8.00; Senior/Youth Weekend -
$6.00; 10 Play Cards: Senior/Youth - $47.50 for 10 rounds; 10-Play Cards: General - $57.50
for 10 rounds; motion carried (5-0).
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. RESIDENTIAL&COMMERCIAL REFUSE RATE STRUCTURES (File No. 1204-05)
Consideration of residential and commercial refuse rate structure and commercial recycling
rate and fee.
Utilities Director Moss introduced the item. Utilities Conservation Coordinator Munds
presented details of the results of the community outreach. He noted that the reaction of
residential customers has been largely positive. Regarding the proposed commercial
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recycling program, he explained that the cost of the service is an issue. Finance Director
Statler addressed the issue of fairness in the rate structure.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing,and having no requests to speak,closed the public
hearing.
After discussion, moved by Smith/Romero to provide approval of the: 1) modifications to
the residential solid waste service rate structure incorporating the previously approved
service options and in accordance with a unit pricing rate structure; 2) modifications to the
commercial refuse rate structure to establish a rate structure based on volume and
frequency of collection; 3) implementation of a volume-based commercial recycling fee to
be set at 25%of the commercial refuse rate for a comparable volume,the implementation of
a base fee for commercial recycling program services, and a per bag fee for office paper
and polystyrene collection; and 4) direct staff to complete the review of the 1997-98 solid
waste base year application using the modified residential and commercial solid waste rate
modifications and the commercial recycling fees; motion carried (5-0).
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting at 5:45 pm. to June 2, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Settle called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All Council Members were present.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no speakers under public comment.
BUSINESS ITEM
3. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES(File No.812-10)
Council considered the Neighborhood Traffic Management(NTM)Guidelines. (Continued
from 2117198 and 417/98).
Public Works Director McCluskey presented the staff report, reviewing the Council's past
discussions and direction and associated changes to the plan.
Council Member Williams stated that she has reviewed the record of the last meeting where
NTM Guidelines were discussed, read the staff report and viewed the video, so she is
prepared to participate in tonight's discussion and take action on the item.
Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment.
Bill McLennan,706 Meinicke, spoke in opposition to requiring the neighborhoods to finance
certain projects, stating that it is unfair. He spoke in opposition to establishing special
assessment districts to pay for these projects.
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City Attorney Jorgensen clarified that the use of an assessment district would never arise
unless individuals in the neighborhood requested it.
Wolfgang Gartner. 1635 Santa Rosa Street, spoke in opposition to requiring residents to
participate financially in NTM projects.
Susanne Gartner.SLO,stated that she is opposed to requiring assessment districts to finance
improvements associated with safety issues.
Ray NordguisL SLO, RQN Board of Directors, spoke in opposition to requiring residents to
participate financially.
Mike Lacey, 965 West SL, proposed changes to goals and policies and methods for defining
the study area.
Henry Case. 244 Albert Drive, said that the traffic problems are not always caused by the
people in the neighborhood, and he does not believe asking neighbors to assess themselves
will work.
Brett Cross. 1217 Mariner's Cove, asked for clarification about who would have to pay for
improvements to a particular streeL
Mary Beth Schroeder,spoke in opposition to the plan.
Chris Overby. 1533 Oceanaire, asked Council for specific improvements to Oceanaire and
stated that he believes the City should pay for the improvements.
Lesley Halls. 1359 Oceanaire, agreed with previous speakers. She asked for specific
improvements on Oceanaim.
Jim Lopes,SLO,slated that the City should pay for high quality street improvements, but not
for frills.
Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council.
After discussion, moved by RomeroWilliams to adopt Resolution No. 8811 approving the
NTM Guidelines, and 2) direct staff to bring back to the Council a report on the NTM
program and any recommended modifications to the NTM Guidelines, after 18 months of
observing the program's implementation; motion carried(3-2,Settle, Roalman voting no)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. RAILROAD DISTRICT PLAN (File No.209-07)
Council held a public hearing to consider approving the Railroad District Plan.
Associate Planner Hook presented the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Brad LaRose, 1998 Santa Rosa Street, Chairman of the SLO Railroad Museum,said that his
group has been working with staff, and that the Planning Commission has endorsed the
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draft Railroad District Master Plan. He thanked the Council for allowing them to work with
staff and encouraged Council to support the plan.
Lynn Landwehr. SLO, County Historical Museum, stated that the museum staff is very
supportive of the plan.
Mark Johnson, 1265 Buchon St,asked that the Bishop Street undercrossing be included in
the plan. He said he is disappointed that he was not notified earlier of the plan.
Dale Kinney, 2125 Florence Avenue, spoke in support of the plan and asked that some of
the utilities be undergrounded. He said that there is a graffiti problem near the track.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
Associate Planner Hook, clarified that the Bishop Street undercrossing will be included in
the plan.
Council Member Romero said that he supports the plan, but that the traffic on Santa
Barbara needs to be addressed in the plan with a plan line for street widening. He said he
could not support the plan without that inclusion.
City Attorney Jorgensen said that changing the plan line for Santa Barbara could not be
addressed as part of tonight's action, as it would be inconsistent with the circulation
element. Public Works Director McCluskey verified the current circulation element shows
Santa Barbara as a two lane street.
Council discussed specific changes to the EIR, relating to pedestrian crossings and traffic
signals and the boundaries around the Albertson's site.
After discussion, moved by Settle/Williams to conceptually approve the Railroad District
Plan including the boundary adjustment,and including "and/or" under item#2 on page 4-18
and continue the public hearing to June 161998; motion carried (5-0)
Council Member Romero stated for the record that he strongly supports the plan, but is
anticipating that the Santa Barbara Street widening issue will be addressed at a later time.
S. SALINAS RESERVOIR EXPANSION PROJECT (File No. 1202-06)
Council held a public hearing to consider certification of the Final Environmental Impact
Report for the Salinas Reservoir Expansion Project
Mayor Settle clarified that tonight's proposed action will certify the EIR, but not approve the
project,and is an important consideration in the protection of the City's water rights.
Utilities Director Moss presented the staff report.
Water Division Manager Henderson introduced consultants from Woodward-Clyde who
worked on the EIR: Robert Ray,John Grey, Biologist, and Bill Hutcheson, Hydrologist. He
gave an overview of the item and presented a slide show to illustrate impacted areas
around the lake.
Mr. Ray gave a summary of the additional studies that have been performed in conjunction
with the EIR. He reviewed the types of altematives that were analyzed.
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Mr. Grey addressed biological impacts, including the loss of habitat. He reviewed the
mitigation goals and opportunities.
Mr. Hutcheson detailed the downstream flow analysis, including surface flow impact
analysis.
Water Division Manager Henderson clarified the steps that will follow the certification of the
EIR: 1) Resolution of Protest to City's water rights permit (12 to 18 months); 2) transfer of
ownership from federal government to local agency (1'/z-3 years); and 3) development of
mitigation and mitigation monitoring plans (1-2 years). He reviewed the anticipated
schedules for both Nacimiento and Salinas reservoir expansion projects. He clamed that
the mitigation monitoring plan will be developed later after,the approval of the EIR.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
John McCarthy. Public Works Director for City of Paso Robles,stated that Paso Robles has
concerns about the EIR and asked Council not to certify it. He asked that a mitigation
program be put into place before certification.
David Broadwater.Atascadero,spoke in opposition to certification of the EIR.
Lorraine Scaroace. Paso Robles, spoke in opposition to certification of the EIR, saying that
it does not comply with CEQA.
City Attorney Jorgensen clarified again, that the mitigation measures are included in the
EIR, but the plan to carry out those measures Is not required by CEQA until the project is
approved.
Don Foge, 440% Kentucky, spoke in support of the certification of the EIR. He noted that
even though some habitat will be inundated, a new environment will be created under
water.
E.J. MDI Martin said he has seen changes over the years at the lake and he believes the
project will be beneficial. He spoke in support of certification of the EIR.
On behalf of Holley Sletieland. Templeton, Steven Marx read a statement in opposition to
the certification of the EIR.
Steven Marxspoke in opposition to the certification of the EIR.
Shelly Stanwvck. Chamber of Commerce, said that the Chamber does not have a position
on the certification of the EIR, but does support the Council moving forward with increasing
the city's water supply and urged the Council to move forward on this project in the
appropriate fashion.
Bob Rose. Templeton,spoke in opposition to the certification of the EIR. He asked for the
inclusion of a mitigation measure to protect the downstream user.
Otto Schmidt, Santa Margarita, spoke in opposition to the certification of the EIR, stating
that it is inadequate.
Phil Ashley.SLO,spoke in opposition to the certification of the EIR.
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Geof Land, 172 Broad, Director of ECOSLO, spoke in opposition to the certification of the
EIR.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
Mayor Settle clarified that the Council is on record in favor of the Nacimiento project, but
that the Salinas project must remain a viable alternative on a parallel path.
At the request of Council, staff responded to specific concerns and comments made by
members of the public.
Council discussed the loss of oak woodland. Council Member Roalman asked Council to
make a finding that the loss of oak woodland is a significant unavoidable impact, and said
he would support certification if that finding were included in the EIR.
Council Members discussed the importance of'the protection of San Luis Obispo citizens'
water rights.
After discussion, moved by Romerolffilliams to adopt Resolution No. 8812 certifying that
the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Salinas Reservoir Expansion Project is
adequate; motion tamed(4-1,Roalman voting no).
COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Romero asked if Council would direct staff to complete a preliminary study
of the Madonna Road overpass with regard to pedestrian traffic in time for the Rem to be
considered with the upcoming budget. Council concurred.
By concurrence,Council also directed staff to bring back an Rem for consideration to add two
stop signs on Oceanaire,one at Balboa and one at Lakeview.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Council Member Romero reported on the May 2r Citizens Advisory Committee.
Council Member Romero announced that on June 1912' the City of Lompoc will sponsor a
Channel Counties Meeting at Vandenberg AFB, and the speaker will be Andrea Seastrand.
He asked Council to consider giving direction to staff to work with the League to
communicate the City's strong opposition to discontinuation of vehicle license fees to the
state legislature,and council concurred.
Council Member Williams reported on the Economic Vitality Corporation meeting of last
week.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting at 12:10 a.m.to Tuesday,June 16,1998 at 7:00 p.m.in the Council Chamber,990 Palm
Street,San Luis Obispo.
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Bonnie L.Gawf
City Clerk