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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 1982 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Ron Dunin, Robert Griffin and Mayor
Melanie C. Billig
Absent: Allen Settle
City Staff
Present: Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer; George Thacher,
City Attorney; Pamela Voges, City Clerk; Toby Ross,
Community Development Director; Rudy Muravez, Finance
Director; Mike Dolder, Fire.Chief; Geoff Grote, Assistant
CAO; Roger Neuman, Police Chief; Dave Romero, Public
Services Director; Jim Stockton, Recreation Director;
Terry Sanville, Senior Planner
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C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
C -1 CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, claims
against the City for the month of June, 1982, be approved and ordered
paid subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer. Motion
carried, Councilman Settle absent.
C -2 COUNCIL MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following minutes were approved as amended: Tuesday, May 18, 1982 -
7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 26, 1982 - 3:30 p.m. Motion carried,
Councilman Settle absent.
C -3 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - DONALD VOKAL
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the claim
against the City by Donald Vokal in the amount of $18,940.00 for property
damage to film processing equipment caused by large amounts of dirt
passing through water lines in claimant's business allegedly caused by
city employees working on water meters at Madonna Plaza, be denied.
Motion carried, Councilman Settle absent.
C -4 APPOINTMENT TO THE MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that the
recommendation by the Human Relations Commission for appointment of Gary
Deno to the Mass Transportation Committee, replacing HRC representative,
be approved. Term to expire March 31, 1984. Motion carried, Councilman
Settle absent.
C -5 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that the
nominations by Councilmembers Dunin and Dovey of Lynne Levine and Susan
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MacDonald for appointment to the Human Relations Commission, be approved.
Terms to expire in one year on March 31, 1983. Motion carried, Councilman
Settle absent.
C -6 MOBILE HOME RENT STABILIZATION BOARD
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following people be appointed to the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization
Board to serve for two years, terms expiring June 30, 1984:
Regular: 1. Jay Schetzer; 2. Dick Burke; 3. James Neal
Alternates: 1. Phil Bromley; 2. Denny Wheeler
Motion carried, Councilman Settle absent.
C -7 911 SYSTEM
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4852 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo appropriating
$9,800.00 to support an extra line charge for the 911 emergency phone
system (to be reimbursed by the Federal Government).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
C -8 APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT CITY TREASURER
A. On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4853 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo appointing
Roberta Goddard, Accountant, as Assistant Treasurer for the purposes of
negotiating investments during the absence of the Finance Director.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
B. On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4854 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo designating
official authorization to deposit and withdraw funds with the State of
California Local Agency Investment Fund.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
C -9 MID -LEVEL MANAGEMENT SALARY RESOLUTION
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin; the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4855 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo removing
mid -level management /confidential employees from general employee
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bargaining unit, to be effective July 1, 1982, and approval of continua-
tion of salary and benefits as negotiated.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
C -10 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST FOR GRANT FUNDS
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, to
approve a recommendation by the Promotional Coordinating Committee to
approve a $6,000.00 non - refundable grant to the Chamber of Commerce for
remodeling of Visitors Center facilities. Motion carried, Councilman
Settle absent.
C -11 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.- WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that
plans and specifications for "Waterline Improvements, Longview Lane
Waterline - Slack to Hathway, and Brizzolara Street Waterline - Nipomo
Street to 600 Feet southerly; city plan No. F -23 and F -35; bid estimates
$17,370.00 and $23,514.00 without contingencies, be approved and staff
authorized to call for bids. Motion carried, Councilman Settle absent.
C -12 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - BICYCLE LANE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the plans
and specifications for "Bicycle Lane Improvement Project "; city plan No.
F -33; bid estimate $35,864.00, without contingencies, be approved and _
staff authorized to call for bids. Motion carried, Councilman Settle 1
absent.
C -13 AGREEMENT TO RESCIND SLO & SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES CRIME JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4856 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo rescinding
Resolution No. 2726, which approved the Crime Control Joint Powers
Agreement.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
C -14 VEHICLE CODE PROVISIONS IN CITY PARKING LOTS
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4857 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo enforcing
California Vehicle Code provisions in city -owned parking lots.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
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C -15 REPORT ON BIDS - OSOS STREET SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4858 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo awarding the
low bid to Walter Bros. Construction Company in the amount of $10,228.29
for "Osos Street Sidewalk Reconstruction" city plan No. F -29; bid
estimate $16,700.00, without contingencies.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
C -16 REPORT ON BIDS - FOOTHILL /CHORRO /SANTA ROSA STORM DRAIN
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4859 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo awarding the
low bid for "Foothill /Chorro /Santa Rosa Storm Drain, Phase II "; city
plan No. E -04A; bid estimate $80,620.00, without contingencies, to Fred
Julien and Associates in the amount of $62,715.46.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
C -17 BINGO REGULATIONS
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following ordinance was introduced to print: Ordinance No. 928 (1982
series), an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo amending certain
Municipal Code sections and adding a section to conform the city ordin-
ance with amendments to State law on bingo regulations.
Introduced and passed -to -print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
C -18 SUBDIVISION TIME EXTENSION - TRACT 781
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4860 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo amending the
subdivision agreement for Tract 781 (Exposition Park,.Phase III) to
provide for a 13 -month time extension; Gann Investments, subdivider.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
C -19 AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY - PARKING METERS
A. On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4861 (1982 series),
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a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo authorizing
the Mayor to sign an agreement with the County for enforcement of ten
parking meters in County parking lot.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
B. On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4862 (1982 series),
• resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo establishing
• two hour parking limit within County parking lot at Palm and Santa
Rosa Streets.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
At 7:15 p.m. Councilman Settle arrived at the meeting.
A -1 REVERSE BAILOUT
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4863 (1982 series),
a resolution of'the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo opposing the
State of California's "Reverse Bailout" Budget Proposals.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dunin, Dovey, Settle and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
P U B L I C H E A R I N G S
1. SAN LUIS MOUNTAIN GRAZING LEASE AUCTION
Council held a public auction to lease approximately 43 acres of grazing
land on San Luis Mountain. The lease to be for a period of eight years,
from July 1, 1982 through June 30, 1990.
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, briefly reviewed the staff report
(file no. 501) and recommended a minimum starting bid of $.50 for the
43 -acre lease parcel.
Mayor Billig declared the auction open and began the bidding at $.50 per
acre.
Beverly James, representing Cuesta Valley Properties, gave a bid of $.50
per acre.
No further bids were received. The high bid of Cuesta Valley Properties
for $.50 per acre was accepted.
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4864 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving a
lease with Cuesta Valley Properties for $.50 per acre for lease of 43
acres of grazing land on San Luis Mountain.
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Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dovey, Dunin, Settle and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
' 2. PARKS & RECREATION - E.I.R. AND PLAN
Council held a public hearing to certify the Environmental Impact Report
and adoption of the Parks and Recreation Element Plan.
Terry Sanville, Senior Planner, briefly reviewed the Agenda Report (file
no. 410 -781) and recommended that the Council open the public hearing
and receive citizen comment, make any additional changes to the Parks &
Recreation Element and then: 1) certify the final E.I.R.; and 2) adopt
the Parks & Recreation Element.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or
against the proposed E.I.R. or Plan. Mayor Billig declared the public
hearing closed.
Councilman Griffin suggested making wording changes on Page 21, Item H,
Subparagraph 1A to read "open space which has particular scenic, aesthetic,
or historic values; iiUO f0f oifV 110 H UifUi 0000 004; WOW or
include significant natural, historic or archaeological resources which
should be conserved." Page 22, Sybparagraph-3 to read, "Sensitive areas
may have limited potential for active or passive uses when consistent
with sound resource management. "�`411�1[U,!0 WY 4 f H� fOif fOi �a U0 ".
"Wo i�daf4��0ifi O io4 of 0� 0 �0 � 901 44%0f �0 �Oiof4±ofo i f6f
bWi4v1 l io X4011 io ot'4loi(g, �WWOO iii 00041W41O." Buffers created
between adjacent land uses may also have active or passive parks /recrea-
tion potential."
Councilwoman Dovey suggested making changes on Page 2, Paragraph C, to
read "Provide a wide range of recreational activities and creative
experiences for all age groups, J9JJ- JJ0 designed to.encourage and
educate J90JO participants toward living in today's
leisure society while still striving �Oid<g 010 to achieve their desired
�¢i4fi�X degree of self- fulfillment."
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4865 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo certifying
the Environmental Impact Report for the Parks & Recreation -Element Plan.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Settle, Dovey, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 1111 11982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving and
adopting the Parks & Recreation Element Plan with suggested amendments
as submitted by Councilmembers Griffin and Dovey.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Settle, Dovey, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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3. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE 927 - PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL
LOADING ZONES
Council held a public hearing to consider the final passage of Ordinance
927, an ordinance revising the Municipal Code, Section 3211, relating to
passenger and commercial loading zones.
Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, briefly reviewed the Council Agenda
Report (file no. 552) and recommended Council give final passage to the '
ordinance.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or
against the proposed final passage. Mayor Billig declared the public
hearing closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Settle, to give
final passage to Ordinance 927, relating to passenger and commercial
loading zones.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Settle, Dunin, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. HOUSING AUTHORITY REQUEST
Council considered a request by the Housing Authority to waive permit
fees for project located at Toro and Islay Streets.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the Agenda
Report (file no. 1032) and stated it was staff's recommendation as the
City was a publicly supported agency with its own budget constraints it
should not waive fees designed to cover the service cost for these
application and inspection fees amounting to $7,700.00. .
Rich Chubon, Director of the Housing Authority, explained that the
Housing Authority was funded by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development to develop an additional 20 rental housing units at Islay
and Toro Streets. HUD had instituted a new cost containment policy
requiring the Housing Authority to reduce the amount of federal costs of
that project by 12 %. The Authority, staff and architects had identified
project cost reductions totaling $118,114.00 which could be made. One
of the areas in which project costs could have been reduced would be the
waiving of the development fees charged by both HUD and the City of San
Luis Obispo. He was requesting that the city's $7,700 application and
inspection fees be waived. .
Terry Simons, representing local developers, urged the Council not to
waive the fees but requested that if they were to elect to waive those
fees that the funding be taken from the General Fund so as not to
deplete the Community Development's fee portion of it as this would
result in a reduction of gross revenue of which would be borne by the
development community.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, to deny
the Housing Authority request for waiving of application and inspection
fees.
Councilman Griffin suggested the Administrative Officer be directed to
write a letter to the Housing Authority explaining the Council's position.
Councilwoman Dovey felt that staff should try to make every effort
possible to help the Housing Authority by combining field services to
help keep costs down.
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Councilman Dunin agreed with the motion and felt that it would be
precedent setting to waive fees for them and not other local agencies.
Mayor Billig agreed and felt that it was not up to the City to help bail
out State and Federal government, which is what we are constantly being
asked to do daily. The City was also being hit with heavy budget
restraints and although she supported the Housing Authority efforts with
the 20 rental housing units and their attempt to.cut back on costs, she
did not feel these cuts should be borne by the City.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Griffin, Dovey, Dunin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5. DRAINAGE AND GRADING PLAN FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION 81 -291
Council considered a request to approve drainage and grading plan prior
to final map approval for Minor Subdivision 81 -291 located at 274
Foothill Boulevard; R -1 zone; H. Eisemann, subdivider.
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, briefly reviewed the staff report
(file no. 430 -81 -291) and stated it was staff's recommendation that the
grading and drainage plan be approved as submitted with the maintenance
of drainage improvements by City upon recordation.of an easement to the
City.
Councilman Settle questioned if a full size flood were to occur what
would be the,potential, for a water backup.
1 Dave Romero responded that - improvement of the.drainage channel was part
of priority No.1 this year, which would eliminate the possibility of a
backup. If the channel is not improved this summer, the chances were
slim that a large storm would occur this next winter.
Councilman Dunin questioned whether the maintenance of the drainage
improvements should be the responsibility of the property owner instead
of the City and what its effect would be.
Dave Romero responded that he would have no problem if the property
owner were to be responsible for the maintenance; however, should the
property owner fail to carry out this responsibility, the City would do
the work and bill for it.
Mrs. Eisemann thanked the Council for their help and she explained that
the property owners next door would.still have problems with their
garage whether the grading and drainage plan were approved or not. She
would have no problem being the responsible party for the maintenance of
the drainage improvements.
On motion of-Councilwoman Dovey,•seconded by Councilman Settle, to
approve the grading and drainage plan as submitted with the maintenance
of the drainage improvements being the responsibility of the property
owner. Motion carried, all ayes.
6. CREEK FLOOD CONTROL - !TRACT.592
A. Council considered a resolution approving an agreement with Nolte
and Associates for review of alternative methods of flood protection.
B. Council considered a resolution approving an agreement with MDW for
services in conjunction with review of environmental impacts caused by
widening San Luis Creek in Tract 592.
Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, reviewed the Council Agenda Report (file
no. 591) as well as a Creek Committee Report submitted by Council
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Subcommittee members Allen Settle and Robert Griffin, which included
staff members Paul Lanspery, Terry Sanville, Wayne Peterson and John
Ashbaugh of MDW. The recommendation was to approve both the resolutions
approving the contracts, the one with Nolte to be approximately $4,500.00
plus $700.00 each for four study sessions and MDW for $5,000.00.
Councilman Settle stated that he was interested in looking at alterna-
tives, especially in the areas of engineering feasibility, range of
cost, clearances as opposed to widening and developing a better working
relationship with the Fish & Game Department.
Councilman Griffin stated that although an expansive scope to widen the
creek did not receive his support, and he did not wish to spend more
money for study on the creek, he would like to see this particular
Council come to a decision after a thorough look at all options. He was
interested in seeing that the innerface between the EIR and subsequent
plan be made and if an additional action was required to give the
information required for the decision making, then he would be support-
ive of it.
Terry Simons stated that he was encouraged that the Council was willing
to pursue flood protection. He stated that the creek plan proposed does
not address the flood issue but more on how to build a pipeline. He
felt that water management needed to be further addressed, and he would
hope the Council would look to reduce ways of additional water being -
allowed to flow into the creek with the City looking to reverse the
trend of allowing new developments to continue.putting additional
constraints upon the creek.
Councilwoman Dovey stated she was interested in receiving the background
and history of past Councils' actions and information available for
creek alternatives. She did not feel that four Council study sessions
would be necessary, and she especially did not want to get into the
engineering details of it. She was really interested in past background.
Councilman Griffin felt that the Council needed a prompt realistic plan
He would like fewer study sessions. He felt the Council had an obliga-
tion to the public to get this information available. The recommended
process, he felt, would do this and he could support the staff's recom-
mendation.
Councilman Dunin stated that the project is the result of the City's
flooding in 1969 (15 years ago). He stated that Zone 9 was established
for this very reason, and they came up with a master plan after reviewing
many alternatives. One of the first changes of the City is to protect
the City and its citizens, and he felt that taking -15 years to debate
the plan and the EIR was too lengthy; and he would like to see faster
action on this project. Concerns regarding Tract 592 and the impacts on
the fish, he felt, was more the responsibility of the Fish & Game
Department. He would be opposed to having an additional report made.
He felt all the information was already available. He did not feel that
the consultant needed to come in for a presentation more than once.
This could be accomplished more easily if the consultant were to prepare
a written report that the Council could read and make comments on. He
also did not feel that $200,000.00, presently budgeted, was sufficient
for flood control.
Councilman Settle felt that if the city was going to preserve the
creeks, the EIR was necessary, and he would.support it.
Mayor Billig agreed that one evening session from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30
p.m. with Wayne or Nolte making the presentation and an additional noon
study session would be sufficient to finalize an option that the Council
could take.
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Council discussed whether the city staff had the time to make the
presentation for Nolte or if it would be necessary to bring the consul-
tant in.
Wayne Peterson stated that staff would be in a position to make the
presentation; however, any updating and responding comments received by
Council from the public should be given to the consultant. He felt the
consultant would have a better handle on dollar estimates for the
Project.
Dave Romero suggested hiring the consultant to prepare a management
report with the basic background and figures.
Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer, agreed that the consultant could
be hired as a technical help to the staff.
Council also discussed the proposed scope of services and amendments
they would like made to it.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, to
approve the resolution of agreement with Nolte and Associates with an
amendment to the agreement that only two meetings would be required and.
staff would do the basic presentation with Nolte to do the background
paperwork and meet with the Fish & Game Department as to their concerns
as well as deleting Exhibit B, "scope of services ".
After brief discussion, motion was withdrawn.
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4867 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an
agreement with MDW to conduct studies of the Tract 592 Creek widening.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Settle, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: Councilman Dunin
ABSENT: None
7. VIDEO GAME ARCADE
Council then considered a report from the City Attorney concerning
suggested regulations on electronic game amusement centers.
George Thacher, City Attorney, briefly reviewed the report previously
submitted (file no. 705) concerning regulations for video game amusement
centers.
Mayor Billig suggested that the Council review the 19 suggestions listed
by the Attorney as these may be added as a part of a permanent ordinance
to be brought back to Council.
Mr. Thacher also explained that if Council were to direct him to prepare
a permanent ordinance, they should also direct him to prepare an extension
to the present Moratorium Ordinance (No. 922) which expires July 9, 1982.
Mayor
Billig suggested Councilmembers submit suggestions and revisions
to the scope of services to her.
She would then get together with staff
and a
new scope of services and
agreement with suggested amendments
would
come back to the Council at one of the study sessions later in the
month.
After
brief discussion and upon
general consensus, Council agreed to go
with the Mayor's recommendation.
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4867 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an
agreement with MDW to conduct studies of the Tract 592 Creek widening.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Settle, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: Councilman Dunin
ABSENT: None
7. VIDEO GAME ARCADE
Council then considered a report from the City Attorney concerning
suggested regulations on electronic game amusement centers.
George Thacher, City Attorney, briefly reviewed the report previously
submitted (file no. 705) concerning regulations for video game amusement
centers.
Mayor Billig suggested that the Council review the 19 suggestions listed
by the Attorney as these may be added as a part of a permanent ordinance
to be brought back to Council.
Mr. Thacher also explained that if Council were to direct him to prepare
a permanent ordinance, they should also direct him to prepare an extension
to the present Moratorium Ordinance (No. 922) which expires July 9, 1982.
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The City Council then reviewed 19 concerns for possible inclusion in.the
ordinance:
a. Proximity to Schools - 1,000 feet was agreed as a defensible
distance to schools.
b. No Juveniles During School Hours - left as is.
c. Adult Supervision - wording to reflect that a responsible adult be
on the premises at all times.
d. Noise Attenuation - a general statement be included to.address noise
attenuation on a case -by -case basis.
E. Proximity to Residential Areas.- Council agreed to restrict game
centers to CR and CS zones and also require that the use permits
would come to Council for approval rather than the Planning.
Commission. 500 feet from residential areas was agreed upon.
f. Proximity to Purveyors of Alcoholic Beverages - centers could not be
located closer than 500 feet to any liquor store, bar or other
business offering alcoholic beverages. .
g. Consumption or Sale of Alcoholic Beverages. -.to be prohibited.
h. No Smoking - to be deleted.
i. Bike Racks - one bike rack required per machine..
j. Placement of Machines - staff to determine.
k. Hours of Operation - wording only to reflect that the centers not be
open 24 hours per day.
1. Prohibition of Gambling - a reminder to be added that gambling is
prohibited.
m. Appropriate Zones - C -N zone deleted.
n. Definition of.Electronic Game Amusement Center - O.K.
o. Background Investigation - O.K.
p. Number - no absolute number of centers was designated but rather
they would have to be 1,000 feet distance from one another.
q. Sale of Food - food to be kept out of the playing area but to be
looked at on a case -by -case basis.
r. Grandfathering - Council agreed to grandfather all existing centers
with use permits.
s. Parking - as recommended by staff, one space per 300 square feet.
After brief discussion, and upon general consensus, staff was directed
to prepare an extension to the Moratorium Ordinance (No. 922) and bring
back a permanent ordinance with suggestions made by Council this evening.
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
Councilman Settle then reviewed the trip that he and the Finance Director
had attended in Sacramento; they had seen legislators regarding the loss
in City revenues from the State and Federal governments (see file no.
292) depending upon final State budget approval:
At 9:25 p.m. Mayor Billig adjourned the meeting to closed session to
discuss litigation and personnel matters.
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At 10:58 p.m. the City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Billig adjourned the meeting at 11:00 p.m. to Thursday, June 17, 1982,
at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room.
Yamela Voges, Ci tv Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 7/6/82
M I N U T E S
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1982 - 4:00 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
STUDY SESSION
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Ron Dunin, Allen Settle and Mayor
Melanie C. Billig
Absent: Robert Griffin
City Staff
Present: Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer; Pamela Voges, City
Clerk; Rudy Muravez, Finance Director; Mike Dolder, Fire
Chief; Geoff Grote, Assistant Administrative Officer; Don
Englert, Police Captain; Dave Romero, Public Services
Director; Dave Elliot, Administrative Assistant, Public
Services; Milo Tappa, Street Superintendent
1. 1982 -1983 BUDGET CONTINUED
A. Streets and Sidewalks
1. Streets & Sidewalk Maintenance - Requested Budget $609,090
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, reviewed the Activities and
Objectives for the streets and sidewalks, budget amount $609,090.
Mayor Billig stated she was concerned with the overall litter problem in
the downtown area. She felt more litter containers needed to be placed
near the plaza and the core area, fast food places and park areas.
Councilman Dunin suggested that provisions might require individual
business places, such as fast foods and ice cream places, to place
additional containers as a part of their use permit and he would request
staff review the litter problem and if an ordinance or other legal
document is necessary, to bring it back for Council consideration.