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Home My WebLink About09/17/2002, AGENDA council apenba CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, September 17, 2002 ACTION UPDATE CLOSED SESSION—6:15 P.M. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Attorney City Attorney Jorgensen reported that the closed session was held. 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber 990 Palm Street Present: Council Members John Ewan, Christine Mulholland, Ken Schwartz, Vice Mayor Jan Howell Man(, Mayor Allen K. Settle PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA(not to exceed 15 minutes total) The Council welcomes your input. You may address the Council by completing a speaker slip and giving it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. At this time, you may address the Council on items that are not on the agenda or items on the Consent Agenda. Time limit is three minutes. State law does not allow the Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda, except that members of the Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights(Gov. Code Sec.54954.2). Staff may be asked to follow up on such items. Staff reports and other written documentation relating to each item referred to on this agenda are on file in the City Clerk's Office in Room 1 of City Hall. Gary Fowler, 777 Mill Street, spoke in opposition to the Employee Housing Assistance Program approved by the Council on September 3,2002. Council Agenda Tuesday, SrNtember 17, 2002 Action Update Andrew Carter, 1283 Woodside Drive, expressed concern about the lack of student housing on the Cal Poly campus, and encouraged the Council to demand the California State University system address the need for campus housing. Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, stated that she is opposed to any mixed use development CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda is approved on one motion. Council Members may pull consent items to be considered after Business items. C1. MINUTES OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2002. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented. ACTION: Approved as amended. (5:0) C2. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1422 (2002 SERIES) AMENDING SECTION 4.30.010 AND 17.16.60 AND ADDING SECTION 4.30.015 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE CREATING THE PARKING INLIEU FEE AREA. (MCCLUSKEY/ BOCHUM) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 1422 (2002 Series). ACTION: Ordinance No. 1422(2002 Series)adopted. (4:1) (Mulholland) C3. STREET NAME SIGN REPLACEMENT, SPECIFICATION NO. 90162A. (MCCLUSKEY/WALKER) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Plans and Specifications for Street Name Sign Replacement Project No. 90162A and authorize soliciting of bids. 2) Authorize contract award by the CAO if the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer's estimate of $60,575. ACTION. Approved. (5:0) C4. UTILITY TRENCH REPAIR — FALL 2002, SPECIFICATION NO. 90231. (MCCLUSKEY/VAN BEVEREN) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Specification for"Utility Trench Repair— Fall 2002, Specification No. 90231." 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids. 3) Authorize the CAO to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder within the engineer's estimate of $50,000. 4) Approve a budget transfer of $60,000 into the Utility Trench Repair— Winter 2002 project account. 2 Council Agenda Tuesday, Se�,stember 17, 2002 Action Update ACTION. Approved. (5.0) C5. PARK NAMING FOR 1341 PURPLE SAGE STREET CITY PARK. (LESAGE/ MCDONALD) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission, name the City park site located at 1341 Purple Sage Street, Rodriquez Adobe Park. ACTION. Approved. (5:0) C6. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MARKETPLACE PROJECT. (GEORGE / STANWYCK) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve an agreement with Allan D. Kotin and Associates to perform consulting services during negotiations with SC Properties, LLC regarding their proposed project on the Dalidio Farm in an amount not to exceed $20,000. 2) Approve an agreement with Allan D. Kotin and Associates to perform an update of an economic impact study of SC Properties, LLC's proposed project on the Downtown (the "Kotin Study") in an amount not to exceed $30,000 and to be reimbursed by SC Properties, LLC. 3) Approve an agreement with SC Properties, LLC for the reimbursement of costs associated with the update of the Kotin Study. ACTION: Approved. (4:0) (Settle refrained due to a potential conflict of interest.) C7. CANCELLATION OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2002 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND RESCHEDULE TO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12. 2002. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Cancel the Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, November 5, 2002 and reschedule to Tuesday, November 12, 2002. ACTION. Approved. (5:0) C8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT OF 1990. (GEORGE/ HAVLIK) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to complete and submit an application for grant monies in amount of $100,000 from the State Habitat Conservation Fund, which would be used in support of the acquisition of the Filipponi property at the end of Calle Joaquin. ACTION: Resolution No. 9364 (2002 Series) adopted. (5:0) C9. CHANGE OF FIRE ENGINE COLOR STANDARD AND FIRE ENGINE PURCHASE. (KNABE/ DUGGER / DILTS) 3 Council Agenda Tuesday, September 17, 2002 Action Update RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve a change in the color of fire apparatus for the San Luis Obispo Fire Department from green/yellow to red. 2) Authorize acquisition of a new red fire engine via cooperative purchasing by "tagging onto' a recent purchase of a Pierce Lance Pumper by the City of Murray, Utah. 3) Authorize the Mayor to enter into a purchase agreement with Pierce Manufacturing Company in the amount of $354,000. ACTION. Approved. (5:0) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. APPROVE EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR 2002-03 STATE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUNDS. (GARDINER/ BISHOP— 10 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving an expenditure plan for $100,000 from the 2002-03 State Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funds (SLESF) to continue funding the salary and benefits for a Police Field Services Technician and a Communications Technician. ACTION. Resolution No. 9365 (2002 Series)adopted. (5.0) 2. ADOPTION OF LATEST EDITIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODES. (MANDEVILLE/KNABE/ BAASCH / DRAKE — 10 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Introduce an ordinance 1) repealing Chapters 15.02, 15.04, and 15.08 and 2) creating new Chapters 15.02, 15.04, and 15.08 adopting the 2001 editions of the California Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Codes, the 1997 editions of the Uniform Administrative, Housing, Dangerous Building, Building (Volume 3), and Fire (Volume 2) Codes, and the 1997 edition of the Uniform Code for Building Conservation, with amendments. ACTION. Ordinance No. 1423 (2002 Series) introduced as amended. (5:0) 3. CODE ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCES AND IMPLEMENTING RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CIVIL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR THE COLLECTION OF CIVIL FINES FOR MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONS. (JORGENSEN /TRUJILLO — 10 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Introduce an ordinance adding Section 1.12.095 to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code imposing civil penalties for violations of the Municipal Code. 2) Introduce an ordinance adding Section 1.12.130 to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code authorizing the recovery of attorney fees to the prevailing party in a code enforcement action. 3) Introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 1.24 to Title One of the Municipal Code adopting administrative code enforcement procedures for the imposition and collection of civil fines for Municipal Code violations. 4) Adopt a 4 Council Agenda Tuesday, September 17, 2002. Action Update resolution approving administrative guidelines in connection with the issuance and processing of administrative citations pursuant to Chapter 1.24 and establishing the amount of administrative fines payable under such citations. ACTION. Ordinance Nos. 1424, 1425. 1426(2002 Series) introduced. (5.0) Resolution No. 9366(2002 Series) adopted. (5:0) 4. COPELAND'S PROJECT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF A USE PERMIT FOR THE PALM-MORRO PARKING/OFFICE STRUCTURE. (MANDEVILLE/ RICCI — 90 MINUTES) CAO RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution: A) Certifying the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) with a finding of overriding considerations relative to aesthetics/visual resources, air quality and short-term construction noise. (This varies from the Planning Commission's recommendation above only in terms of identifying land use as a significant and unavoidable impact.) B) Upholding the applicant's appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a Use Permit for the Palm-Morro Parking/Office Structure component, based on findings and subject to conditions. ACTION. Resolution No. 9367(2002 Series)adopted as amended. (4:1) (Mulholland) BUSINESS ITEM 5. APPROVAL OF "CONSERVATION GUIDELINES FOR OPEN SPACE LANDS OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO." (GEORGE / HAVLIK/ CLARKE —45 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission, adopt a resolution adopting the "Conservation Guidelines for Open Space Lands of the City of San Luis Obispo" (the "Guidelines"). ACTION: Resolution No. 9368(2002 Series) adopted as amended. (4:1) (Schwartz) COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS (not to exceed 15 minutes) Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time limit-3 minutes. Council Member Mulholland reported on the September 10, 2002 Downtown Association meeting. 5 .Council Agenda Tuesday, September 17, 2002 Action Update Council Member Mulholland reported on the September 11, 2002 Mass Transportation Committee meeting. Vice Mayor Marx reported on the September 11, 2002 Zone 9 Flood Control District meeting and expressed concern about the turnover in County planning and engineering staff, and the impact this has had on Zone 9 projects(memo on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Staff agreed to work with County staff to resolve the issues. Council Member Ewan provided a brief report on the Integrated Waste Management Authority. He noted that the City of Paso Robles has joined the/WMA. Council Member Schwartz provided a status report on the North County Water Forum (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). COMMUNICATIONS (not to exceed 15 minutes) At this time, any Council Member or the City Administrative Officer may ask a question for clarification, make an announcement, or report briefly on his or her activities. In addition, subject to Council Policies and Procedures, they may provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda(Gov. Code Sec. 54954.2). Mayor Settle commented on the September 12, 2002 Housing Mandates Workshop and reported that more on this issue will be coming to the Council in October. Vice Mayor Marx shared an article with the Council on negotiating skills (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). A. ADJOURNED. 6 council agenda CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, September 17, 2002 CLOSED SESSION—6:15 P.M. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Attorney 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber 990 Palm Street CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Allen K. Settle PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Council Members John Ewan, Christine Mulholland, Ken Schwartz, Vice Mayor Jan Howell Marx, Mayor Allen K. Settle PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA(not to exceed 15 minutes total) The Council welcomes your input. You may address the Council by completing a speaker slip and giving it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. At this time, you may address the Council on items that are not on the agenda or items on the Consent Agenda. Time limit is three minutes.. State law does not allow the Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda,except that members of the Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights(Gov. Code Sec. 54954.2). Staff may be asked to follow up on such items. Staff reports and other written documentation relating to each item referred to on this agenda are on file in the City Clerk's Office in Room 1 of City Hall. ® City Council Regular Meetings are broadcast live on KCPR, 91.3 FM and Charter Channel 20. The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of its services,programs,and activities. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805)781-7410. Please speak to the City Clerk prior to the meeting if you require a hearing amplification device. For more agenda information,call 781-7103. Council Agenda - Tuesday, September 17, 2002 CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda is approved on one motion. Council Members may pull consent items to be considered after Business items. C1. MINUTES OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2002. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as submitted. C2. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1422 (2002 SERIES)AMENDING SECTION 4.30.010 AND 17.16.60 AND ADDING SECTION 4.30.015 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE. (MCCLUSKEY/ BOCHUM) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 1422 (2002 Series). C3. STREET NAME SIGN REPLACEMENT, SPECIFICATION NO. 90162A. (MCCLUSKEY/WALKER) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Plans and Specifications for Street.Name Sign Replacement Project No. 90162A and authorize soliciting of bids. 2) Authorize contract award by the CAO if the lowest responsible bid is.within the Engineer's estimate of $60,575. C4. UTILITY TRENCH REPAIR — FALL 2002, SPECIFICATION NO..90231. (MCCLUSKEY/VAN BEVEREN) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Specification for"Utility Trench Repair— Fall 2002, Specification No. 90231." 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids. 3) Authorize the CAO to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder within the engineer's estimate of $50,000. 4) Approve a budget transfer of $60,000 into the Utility Trench Repair— Winter 2002 project account. C5. PARK NAMING FOR 1341 PURPLE SAGE STREET CITY PARK. (LESAGE / MCDONALD) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission, name the City park site located at 1341 Purple Sage Street, Rodriquez Adobe Park. C6. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MARKETPLACE PROJECT. (GEORGE/ STANWYCK) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve an agreement with Allan D. Kotin and Associates to perform consulting services during negotiations with SC Properties, LLC regarding their proposed project on the Dalidio Farm in an amount not to exceed $20,000. 2) Approve 3 Council Agenda Tuesday, September 17, 2002 an agreement with Allan D. Kotin and Associates to perform an update of an economic impact study of SC Properties, LLC's proposed project on the Downtown (the "Kotin Study") in an amount not to exceed $30,000 and to be reimbursed by SC Properties, LLC. 3) Approve an agreement with SC Properties, LLC for the reimbursement of costs associated with the update of the Kotin Study. C7. CANCELLATION OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2002 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND RESCHEDULE TO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2002. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Cancel the Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, November 5, 2002 and reschedule to Tuesday, November 12, 2002. C8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT OF 1990. (GEORGE/ HAVLIK) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to complete and submit an application for grant monies in amount of $100,000 from the State Habitat Conservation Fund, which would be used in support of the acquisition of the Flipponi property at the end of Calle Joaquin. C9. CHANGE OF FIRE ENGINE COLOR STANDARD AND FIRE ENGINE PURCHASE. (KNABE / DUGGER/ DILTS) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve a change in the color of fire apparatus for the San Luis Obispo Fire Department from green/yellow to red. 2) Authorize acquisition of a new red fire engine via cooperative purchasing by "tagging onto" a recent purchase of a Pierce Lance Pumper by the City of Murray, Utah. 3) Authorize the Mayor to enter into a purchase agreement with Pierce Manufacturing Company in the amount of $354,000. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. APPROVE EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR 2002-03 STATE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUNDS. (GARDINER/ BISHOP— 10 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving an expenditure plan for$100,000 from the 2002-03 State Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funds (SLESF) to continue funding the salary and benefits for a Police Field Services Technician and a Communications Technician. 2. ADOPTION OF LATEST EDITIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODES. (MANDEVILLE/ KNABE/ BAASCH / DRAKE — 10 MINUTES) 4 Council Agenda Tuesday, September 17, 2002 RECOMMENDATION: Introduce an ordinance 1) repealing Chapters 15.02, 15.04, and 15.08 and 2) creating new Chapters 15.02, 15.04, and 15.08 adopting the 2001 editions of the California Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Codes, the 1997 editions of the Uniform Administrative, Housing, Dangerous Building, Building (Volume 3), and Fire (Volume 2) Codes, and the 1997 edition of the Uniform Code for Building Conservation, with amendments. 3. CODE ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCES AND IMPLEMENTING RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CIVIL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR THE COLLECTION OF CIVIL FINES FOR MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONS. (JORGENSEN /TRUJILLO — 10 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Introduce an ordinance adding Section 1.12.095 to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code imposing civil penalties for violations of the Municipal Code. 2) Introduce an ordinance adding Section 1.12.130 to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code authorizing the recovery of attorney fees to the prevailing party in a code enforcement action. 3) Introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 1.24 to Title One of the Municipal Code adopting administrative code enforcement procedures for the imposition and collection of civil fines for Municipal Code violations. 4) Adopt a resolution approving administrative guidelines in connection with the issuance and processing of administrative citations pursuant to Chapter 1.24 and establishing the amount of administrative fines payable under such citations. 4. COPELAND'S PROJECT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF A USE PERMIT FOR THE PALM-MORRO PARKING/OFFICE STRUCTURE. (MANDEVILLE/ RICCI — 90 MINUTES) PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution: A) Certifying the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) with a finding of overriding considerations relative to aesthetics/visual resources, air quality, land use and short-term construction noise. B) Denying the applicant's appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a Use Permit for the Palm-Morro Parking/Office Structure component, based on findings. CAO RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution: A) Certifying the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) with a finding of overriding considerations relative to aesthetics/visual resources, air quality and short-term construction noise. (This varies from the Planning Commission's recommendation above only in terms of identifying land use as a significant and unavoidable impact.) B) Upholding the applicant's appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a Use Permit for the Palm-Morro Parking/Office Structure component, based on findings and subject to conditions. BUSINESS ITEMS 5 Council Agenda Tuesday,'3eptember 17, 2002 5. APPROVAL OF "CONSERVATION GUIDELINES FOR OPEN SPACE LANDS OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO." (GEORGE/ HAVLIK/CLARKE —45 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission, adopt a resolution adopting the "Conservation Guidelines for Open Space Lands of the City of San Luis Obispo" (the "Guidelines"). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS (not to exceed 15 minutes) Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time limit-3 minutes. COMMUNICATIONS (not to exceed 15 minutes) At this time, any Council Member or the City Administrative Officer may ask a question for clarification, make an announcement, or report briefly on his or her activities. In addition, subject to Council Policies and Procedures, they may provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting conceming any matter, or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda(Gov. Code Sec. 54954.2). A. ADJOURN. 6 �811IIIIIII��';�� IIII'll'II� '' • council memoRanaum PM4 ail ills Obispo DATE: September 11, 2002 TO: Mayor&Members of the City uncil VIA: Ken Hampian, CAO FROM: Heather Clark, Clerk's Office Assist SUBJECT: Change to the Minutes of September 3, 2002 A mistake in recording a motion"second"appears on the September 3, 2002 minutes recording for Item#2: Page 6 2. EMPLOYEE MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Amend the action to read: ACTION: Moved by EWan/Mulhellaad)VlanO to approve the guidelines for a mortgage loan assistance program and authorize the CAO to finalize actions necessary for implementation; motion carried 4:1 (Mulholland). ighlighted=new language cnnccNow to Minutes City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday,September 3, 2002—4:00 p.m. without being required to provide additional on-site parking. Dave Romero,2057 Skylark Lane,spoke in support but cautioned the Council to protect the in-lieu fees. Karen Kile, Executive Director of SLO Arts Center,spoke in favor. Mary Beth Schroeder,2085 Wilding Lane, spoke in opposition to parking garages and big box stores. Deborah Holley, Downtown Association Administrator, reported that the DA Parking Committee had not had an opportunity to take a position to forward to the Board, but explained that the Association supports measures that help downtown businesses do better business. She pointed out that several businesses, including Tom's Toys, have paid in-lieu fees and are still waiting for much needed parking.. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. CouncilMemberSchwartz voiced support for the concept, but voiced concern about the inclusion of the Mission Plaza. Community Development Director Mandeville clarified that Mission Plaza is owned by the City,which is in control of the property and any future development of the property. Council.Member Mulholland commented that the parking shortage will be exacerbated by this plan and expressed concern about those that have paid in-lieu fees already. She asserted that the boundary proposed will create a new need of 1500 spaces and argued that in-lieu fees do not keep pace with costs for constructing parking garages. Lastly,she emphasized that there are no clear time frames for building a parking garage for the lower downtown. Vice Mayor Marx and Council Member Ewan spoke in favor of the recommendations. Deputy Community Development Director Whisenand pointed out minor modifications to the draft ordinance. There were no objections by the Council to the revisions. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to introduce Ordinance No. 1422 (2002 Series), as amended,adopting a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact(ER 22-02) and amending Chapter 4.30,Section 4.30.010, Section 4.30.150,Section 4.30.20 and Section 17.16.60 of the City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code creating the Parking In Lieu Fee Zone; motion carried 4:1 (Mulholland). BUSINESS ITEMS 2. EMPLOYEE MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Human Resources Director Slate and Finance Director Statler presented the staff report. Council questions followed. Public Comments: Police Chief Gardiner spoke in support. Dave Romero,2057 Skylark, spoke in favor but mentioned that salaries are too low to be competitive for statewide recruitments. City Council Meeting Y Page 6 Tuesday, September 3,2002-4:00 p.m. ---end of public comments— Council Member Mulholland voiced apprehension because the program offers a benefit only to executive staff. Council Member Schwartz commented that by allowing assistance with a home purchase within a thirty-minute distance might encourage commuting. Human Resources Director Slate clarified that there is a greater incentive to buy a home within the City of San Luis Obispo built into the program. ACTION`. Moved by Ewan/Marx to approve the guidelines for a mortgage loan assistance program and authorize the CAO to finalize actions necessary for implementation; motion carried 4:1 (Mulholland). 3. REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PARKING AND ACCESS OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES. Public Works Director McCluskey and Deputy Public Works Director Bochum presented the staff report. There were no public comments. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Mulholland to receive the Planning Commission's recommendations regarding added duties; motion carried 5:0. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Mulholland to not form a new committee; motion carried 5:0. At 5:55 p.m. Mayor Settle called a recess. At 6:45 p.m.the Council reconvened in Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 PROPERTY: Open space land on Buckley Road near the airport NEGOTIATING PARTIES: City of San Luis Obispo: Neil Havlik Property Owner Representative: Eriole and Naomie Brughelli NEGOTIATION: Whether to Acquire Conservation Easement At 7:00 p.m.,the Council reconvened in open session. City Attorney Jorgensen announced that the Council authorized further negotiations. PUBLIC COMMENT Willow Kelly encouraged the community to participate in "Car-Free Days,"September 13-271h. She expressed concern about the danger to pedestrians from vehicles and announced that