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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1982 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
STUDY SESSION
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Ron Dunin, Robert Griffin, Allen
Settle and Mayor Melanie C. Billig
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer; Pamela Voges, City
Clerk; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer; Terry Sanville,
Senior Planner; Geoff Grote, Legal Assistant
1. REPORT OF ACTIVITIES BY STANDING COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES
A. Area Council of Governments Councilwoman Dovey
No report at this time.
B. County Water Advisory Committee Mayor Billig
Mayor Billig stated that the Committee took a field trip to Lopez Lake
this month and that next month they would look at Salinas. They are
continuing to discuss the Salinas Dam.
C. North Coastal Transit Councilman Settle
Councilman Settle stated there had been some confusion when a contract
had been drawn up that allowed!for, the purchase of a bus that was
without a handicapped lift, for use on the Atascadero /San Luis Obispo
run. If was, however, agreed upon to'proceed with the purchase as this
would be for a trial period only. He stated that other contracts were
under way to get this in motion.
D.• Parking Committee Councilman Dunin
Councilman Dunin explained that the Parking Committee was also having
trouble. There was confusion with the B.I.A. because of the new leader-
ship. The Parking Program was not, in his opinion, heading where it
should be. He stated that the Administrative Officer and himself would
be getting together with both supporters and opponents to see if they
could come to some common ground. He would be reporting back when he
had something definite.
Mayor Billig stated that she would hope that this subcommittee would sit
down and have a real "brain storming" and informational meeting because
there were so many new people involved and all the issues and the
personalities should be discussed.
E. Whale Rock Commission Mayor Billig
Mayor Billig stated that the Commission had taken affirmative action on
the award of bid for the turbine generator. The Commission still had
the continuing problem regarding charging of fees of excess water, with
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part of the Commission desiring to do so, and some members not. The
Commission had looked to other water districts to see how they handled
similar problems. She was very supportive of Commissioner Muravez's
proposal, which she felt was extremely fair for charging for excess use
by agencies. The other problem was that the two State agencies had to
settle how their allotment was determined. Should it be split three
ways between the City, Men's Colony and Cal Poly, or a dual split
between the City and the State. The Safe Annual Yield Study was still
in a discussion stage. She stated that the basic problem, in her
opinion, was that the fundamental strategy should be a fair, objective
study which was being hampered as some members were pushing their own
approach. They had agreed to continue this item to look at proposals
submitted by herself and another commissioner.
F. Zone 9 Advisory Committee
Councilman Dunin
Councilman Dunin stated that there had not been much activity at this
time, and there had been no recommendation.
Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, explained that the creek widening policy
would be coming to the Council at their first meeting in February.
There would be a public hearing on the adequacy of the EIR and comments
on the Nolte creek-design by the middle.of February. He would hope that
the Council could certify the EIR by late April and then Council could
adopt the creek setback ordinance by their first meeting in May.
2. CIRCULATION ELEMENT
Council then considered the draft Circulation Element of the City's
General Plan (continued from 7/14/81, 9/22/81, 11/16/81).
Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, apprised the Council that Buchon Street
would be changed to a two -way street on Friday, January 15, 1982, at
noon. He also stated that the Area Council of Governments were discus-
sing two important issues. He stated that TTAC was continuing 1) the
"unmet needs" hearing which the Council should be looking at and 2) how
the transportation program would be administered.
Terry Sanville, Senior Planner,.explained that on November 16, 1981, the
City Council had completed their initial review of the draft Circulation
Element. The Council had asked Councilwoman Dovey to work with staff so
that Council consensus items were included in the rewritten Circulation
Element draft. The Council also asked that the rewritten draft be
reviewed at a study session before public hearings were scheduled.
Staff was recommending that the Council review the draft, make any final
revisions, and schedule a public hearing for its formal review.
Councilwoman Dovey stated she hoped that the Council would see this as a
guide to say what the City may do down the line; that this was not to be
construed as a firm plan that allowed for no flexibility. She was very
comfortable with the document, and she hoped the Council could also
appreciate it.
The City Council then proceeded to go through the draft Circulation
Element on a page -by -page basis. There were considerable grammatical
and syntax changes made to the document. More notable changes,were as
follows:
(Page 5, part 2) Traffic Reduction Program
Councilman Settle stated that he would like to see wording changes to
reflect that the automobile will always be with us as opposed to refer-
ence to the elimination of the automobile.
After brief discussion, it was general consensus that the Mayor be
directed to rewrite the top of page 5 to reflect those concerns.
Subheadings throughout the document would be referred to as "Basic
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Objectives" vs. "Basic Program Objectives." Additionally, under Policies
and Programs, that subheading would remain, however, the Programs
outlined would be prefaced with wording to indicate they were examples
of possible programs and not something the city was locked into.
There was considerable discussion whether or not cross walks should be
used in non - signalized intersections.
Terry Sanville stated that he would like to see the busy intersections
striped whether they had a signal or not.
Wayne Peterson stated he would be opposed to this with the exception of
possibly in the downtown area.
It was agreed that crosswalks would be required at busy signalized
intersections.
Councilman Settle suggested leaving the South Street Extension as a
possibility in the plan because should the County make major changes in
the General Hospital area, this could alter the existing situation.
After brief discussion it was agreed that this item be left out of the
plan. (3 -2)
Mayor Billig stated that she would like to see a stronger statement made
regarding the widening of arterial streets.
Wayne Peterson questioned what a major street project was.
Terry Sanville stated that they were also listed in the Appendix A. It
was his feeling that the Circulation Element should be amended if any
additional major streets were to be included at a later date.
There was considerable discussion at this point as to whether this list
should be only an example of the major streets involved or to be made a
part of the plan that would require an amendment to the Circulation
Element if an additional street were to be included.
Councilman Dunin felt that this was a City Engineer call, not a Planning
one, and would support Mr. Peterson's request.
Upon general consensus, it was agreed to leave Appendix A remain as
submitted.
Upon general consensus, staff was also directed to consider revision =of
the zoning ordinance to include stronger language to discourage large
trucks in residential areas making deliveries to home occupations.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, it was agreed that
the Mayor be directed to write 'a letter to Jesus Garcia regarding the
number of freeway ramps on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo and the City's
concern regarding safety, etc.
Councilman Griffin expressed the desire to have the City make a strong
statement on its position with regard to the airport. Additionally, he
would like to see a strong statement on the transport of hazardous
materials through the City.
There was general discussion on the fact that the City has no control
over the County or the State in these areas, but there should be some-
thing outlined explaining that the City would support and encourage the
safe transportation of industrial and hazardous materials through the
community as well as tightening up the noise and safety objectives.
Councilman Griffin suggested referencing this back to the safety element
from some place within the document.
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Staff directed to incorporate changes made this evening and.bring back
final draft of the Circulation Element for public hearing.
10:15 p.m. -Mayor Billig declared a recess. 10:25 p.m. City Council
reconvened, all Councilmembers present.
3. NUCLEAR RESPONSE PREPAREDNESS
Council considered a resolution expressing the need for earthquake
planning as an essential -part of nuclear response preparedness and a
draft letter submitted by staff to the Board of Supervisors requesting
time to review the standard operating procedures pertaining to the City
to be included as a part of the County Nuclear Power Plant Emergency
Response Plan.
Geoff Grote, Legal Assistant, briefly outlined the four plans currently
being reviewed by City staff. The plan being discussed by the Board of
Supervisors on January 13 was with regard to the County Nuclear Power
Plant Emergency Response Plan, which was prepared for the County by the
P.R.C. Voorhees Company which included approximately 40 "Standard
Operating Procedures ". The Voorhees Company wrote an SOP for the City
of San Luis Obispo which City Staff has found inadequate. As a result,
the staff has informed the County that we would prepare our own SOP and
request that it be substituted for the P.R.0 Voorhees SOP.
The Council then discussed at great length if the City should adopt a
resolution or simply prepare a letter expressing the City's concern and
need for earthquake planning as an essential part of Nuclear Response
Preparedness.
Councilman Griffin felt that a strong statement must be made to this
effect and felt that the best manner would be the adoption of a resolu-
tion. He stated that similar resolutions were adopted by the City of
Pismo Beach and by the County of Santa Barbara, and he felt a similar
resolution adopted by the City would best accomplish this.
Councilman Dunin felt that the resolution was too strong and that it
would sound as if the City was chastising the County and that the same
point could be made by way of a letter which would be more polite and
would result in less friction and bad feelings between City and County
Government. He also felt this would serve to express the City's concern
more clearly, leaving out the wheras's and resolves that the resolution
sets forth.
Mayor Billig stated that it was her reading of the Councilmembers that
either a letter or a resolution be forwarded to the County. Her concern
was that it go to the County with the unanimous vote by the Council,
whether it be by resolution or letter, as a split vote would not have
the same impact; and she felt it was imperative that the Council reach
unanimity on this issue. She would suggest the Council consider both
approaches by writing a cover letter with the resolution.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Settle, seconded by
Councilwoman Dovey, to direct the Mayor to write a cover letter and
introduce the following resolution: Resolution No. 4718 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo expressing
the need for earthquake planning as an essential part of Nuclear Response
Preparedness.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dovey, Dunin, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, to
approve the draft letter prepared by staff to the Board of Supervisors
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regarding submittal of "Standard Operating Procedures" for the City of
San Luis Obispo to be included as a part of the Nuclear Power Plant
Emergency Response Plan as amended.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Griffin, Dovey, Dunin and.Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. ADVISORY BODY HANDBOOK REVIEW
The Council reviewed the Advisory Body Handbook adopted on 6/16/81.
Councilwoman Dovey then reviewed for the full Council the recommenda-
tions reached by Councilman Dunin and herself as a subcommittee taking
into account comments and suggestions received from Councilmembers and
Advisory Bodies. The subcommittee would recommend that two items, terms
of office and number of members in an advisory body, not be discussed as
part of the handbook revisions as these issues were policy changes. If
the Council then made a change of policy on those matters, the handbook
could be revised to be brought into conformity with policy (copy of the
memorandum submitted by the subcommittee with their recommendations
available in the City Clerk's'office for review as amended). Also made
a part of the recommendations was a submittal by Councilman Griffin of
three suggested paragraphs to be included and a memorandum submitted by
the City Clerk to include a statement regarding the filing of Economic
Interests.
Upon general consensus the subcommittee was requested to incorporate
these changes and bring back a revised handbook to the Council for
adoption. (5 -0)
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, the Council agreed
that no member of an advisory committee could serve more than four terms
or a total of eight consecutive years which would be applied retroactively
to all members currently. serving.
The City Council then discussed increasing the number of members of the
Planning Commission from five to seven.
Councilmembers Griffin, Dovey, and Settle stated that they could support
a seven - member committee.
Councilman Settle felt that a seven - member committee would help to
prevent the lack of quorum that the Commission has been plagued with in
the past. He also felt that it would be more persuasive vote when there
were more members voting instead of the common 3 -0 and 3 -1 -1 votes.
Councilman Dunin disagreed. He felt that the Planning Commission worked
better with five members. They settled their issues quicker, the
Planning Commission likes it better; and there is less chance of little
groups getting together lobbying the issues.
After brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by
Councilman Settle, to direct staff to prepare an ordinance changing the
number of members on the Planning Commission from five to seven. Motion
carried, (4 -1).
Councilman Settle then raised the issue of having terms be for three
years instead of two years.
After brief discussion, it was agreed to continue with the two -year
term. (4 -1)
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Annp.n TTF.MC
E -1. Mayor Billig stated that staff had requested she poll the Council
again regarding the phasing period for the Edna -Islay Project.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council agreed that
the Edna -Islay phasing be limited to 11 years. (5 -0)
E -2. PRETENTATIVE CONCEPT OF YANCY'S
Mavor Billig stated that she had been approached by owners of Yancy's
with regard to the Council interest in hearing a second pretentative
concept review of their plan.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council agreed that a
pretentative concept review by owners of the Yancy's property to be
discussed only upon submittal of a significantly.revised plan. (4 -1)
E -3. Councilman Settle stated that William Hamm had agreed to-come down
from San Francisco to speak to the League of California Cities Meeting
to be hosted by the City of San Luis Obispo on February 19, 1982. The
question that remained was who was to pay the travel expenses.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council agreed that
the City of San Luis Obispo would pay half the travel expenses for
William Hamm with the other half to be paid for by the League of Calif-
ornia Cities. (5 -0)
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Billig adjourned the meeting at 12:55 a.m. to Thursday, January 14,
1982, at 12:00 noon for Closed Session to discuss Litigation Matters.
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Pamela Voges, �City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 2/2/82
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