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City Council Minutes
Tuesday, May 3, 1983 - 7:00 p.m.
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City Staff
Present: Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer; Geoff Grote,
Assistant Administrative Officer; George Thacher, City
Attorney; Pamela Voges, City Clerk; Toby Ross, Community
Development Director; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer; Rudy
Muravez, Finance Director; George Truppelli; Fire Marshal;
Steve Henderson, HRC Coordinator; Ann Crossey, Personnel
Director; Roger Neuman, Police Chief; Dave Romero, Public
Works Director; Jack Kellerman, Chief Building Inspector
A -1 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 5109 (1983.Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an agreement with
Ralph Andersen and Associates to provide professional services for recruit -
ment of a Finance Director.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dovey, Dunin, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer. Motion carried,
all ayes.
C -2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that contract
pay estimates and change orders be approved and ordered paid. Motion
carried, all ayes.
C -3 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that plans
and specifications for "WATERLINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, LEFF, OSOS AND
CHURCH STREETS "; City Plan No. G -47; bid estimate $39,047; without contin-
gencies be approved, staff be authorized to call for bids and the Admini-
strative Officer be authorized to award the contract. Motion carried, all
ayes.
C -4 AMENDMENT TO P.E.R.S. ORDINANCE
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the following
ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 981 (1983 Series), an ordinance of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an amendment with the
Board of Administration for Public Employees Retirement System to provide
two percent at age 55 and sick leave credit for local safety employees. .
Ordinance to be introduced in synopsis form.
Introduced and passed to print in synopsis form on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dunin, Dovey, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
C -1 CLAIMS
AGAINST THE
CITY
On motion of
Councilman
Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, claims
against the
city for the
month of May, 1983 be approved and ordered paid
subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer. Motion carried,
all ayes.
C -2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that contract
pay estimates and change orders be approved and ordered paid. Motion
carried, all ayes.
C -3 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that plans
and specifications for "WATERLINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, LEFF, OSOS AND
CHURCH STREETS "; City Plan No. G -47; bid estimate $39,047; without contin-
gencies be approved, staff be authorized to call for bids and the Admini-
strative Officer be authorized to award the contract. Motion carried, all
ayes.
C -4 AMENDMENT TO P.E.R.S. ORDINANCE
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the following
ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 981 (1983 Series), an ordinance of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an amendment with the
Board of Administration for Public Employees Retirement System to provide
two percent at age 55 and sick leave credit for local safety employees. .
Ordinance to be introduced in synopsis form.
Introduced and passed to print in synopsis form on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dunin, Dovey, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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C -5 JACK HOUSE RESTORATION
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 5103 (1983 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo appropriating matching funds
to begin interior restoration project at the Jack House estimated to cost
$30,000'.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dunin, Dovey, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -6 REVISED PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 5104 (1983 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving the revised Planning
Commission Bylaws as recommended.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dunin, Dovey, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT:- None
C -7 BLOCK GRANT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUDGET
Council considered a resolution to approve the Housing Authority's block
grant administrative services budget.
Councilman Griffin asked to have the item pulled in order for staff to
speak to the rehabilitation and relocation funds and how they are used.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the council agenda
staff report (file #421) explaining that the budget proposal for admini-
strative services is consistent with the original agreement with the city.
All administrative services were paid by federal funds with no city monies
being used. He stated that the original block grant application set aside
$50,000 for administration, $265,000 for property rehabilitation, and
$15,000 for the relocation of tenants. At this time $29,000 had been spent
for administration, $4,000 for rehabilitation, and $5,000 for relocation.
Rich Chubon, Executive Director of the Housing Authority, then reviewed the
grant proposal that was originally outlined and what the Housing Authority
was planning to do with it. He stated that $566,000 was earmarked for
commercial rehabilitation and $200,000 for residential rehabilitation. He
explained the difficulty in logging the Director's time for direct and
indirect costs.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by
Councilman Settle, that the following resolution be introduced: Resolution
No. 5105 (1983 Series), a resolution of the Council of.the-City of San Luis
Obispo approving the Housing Authority's block grant administrative services
budget as recommended.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey,.Dunin and Mayor Billig
ABSENT: None
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C -8 PRIORITY RATING LIST FOR $25,000 QUARTERLY WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS
Council considered the priority rating list for the $25,000 Quarterly
Waterline Improvements for third and fourth quarters.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the priority
rating list was approved authorizing city staff to proceed with the top
three projects being that of: 1) Lizzie Street for a 10" waterline from
Johnson to Fixlini; 2) an easement - 8" from Andrews near Alisal; and 3) an .
easement at 100 Casa Street near Tract 998. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -9 BIA FUNDING
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 5106 (1983 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving the transfer of
$11,735 of unappropriated funds to be used for beautification program and
promotional events for the Business Improvement Area."
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dunin, Dovey, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -10 POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF INSPECTORS
Council considered an ordinance to.amend Section 7501.12 of the Municipal
Code relating to powers and authority of inspectors.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the following
ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 982 (1983 Series), an ordinance of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo amending the Municipal Code
relating to the inspection of premises by city inspectors.
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dunin, Dovey, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES:. None
ABSENT: None
C -11 MOBILEHOMES
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the mobilehome
park rental agreement be approved as the city's suggested model form of
lease for mobilehome parks as amended. Motion carried, all ayes.
A D V I S O R Y B 0 D Y A P P O I N T M E N T S
A. APPOINTMENTS TO PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Council subcommittee (Griffin /Settle) recommended appointments to fill six
vacancies on the Park and Recreation Commission as follows: Barry Karleskint
and Terry Conner reappointed for two years, terms to expire 3/31/85.
Jeanne Aceto and Norma Brandon appointed for two years, terms to expire
3/31/85. Dutch Van Harreveld and Richard Jordison reappointed for one ,
year, terms to expire 3/31/84.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, that the
suggested appointments and reappointments be made as recommended.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Grffin, Dovey, Dunin and Mayor Billig
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
P U B L I C H E A R I N G S
1. TENTATIVE MAP APPROVAL FOR TRACT 1117
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommenda-
tion to grant tentative map approval for Tract 1117 which would create a
nine -unit residential air -space condominium located at 411 Foothill Blvd.;
R -2 zone; John E. King, subdivider.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report (file
#410 -1117) stating that it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission
to grant approval to the tentative map subject to the findings and conditions
noted in the draft resolution.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Keith Gurnee, representing the owner John King, spoke in support of the
tentative map approval stating that it was the same as previously approved
and he concurred with all comments and conditions as recommended.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
Councilwoman Dovey questi6ned'what was to be done with the old buildings on
the premises.
Mr. Gurnee replied that-the owner would be subject to the demolition
standards, however, he did not believe that there would be anybody interested
in relocating the buildings due to their age and poor condition.
Upon question by Mayor Billig, he stated that the original plans were much
' improved. They had'originally set as flat- roofed with metal siding and
fencing. The structures are now going to be the Victorian style and much
improved over the original design.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Settle, seconded by
Councilmann Griffin, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution
No. 5107•(1983 Series), a resolution of the - Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo approving the tentative map for Tract 1.117 subject to the - conditions
and findings as noted in the resolution.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Griffin, Dovey, Dunin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 956 - HOUSE MOVING AND DEMOLITION
Council held a public hearing to consider the final passage of Ordinance
No. 956, an ordinance amending the Municipal Code entitled "House Moving
and Demolition Ordinance ".
Jack Kellerman,.Chief Building Inspector, briefly reviewed the.Council
' agenda report•(file # 426) stating that the proposed amendments had been
considered-at the meeting of April-.19, 1983,-and.suggested amendments by
Councilman Dunin - had been included with regard to the screening -to -the
satisfaction of-the building official.in Section 8810.3'of Part I;;Article
VIII.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing-open.-
No one spoke for or against the proposed ordinance final..passage.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
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On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, to.give
final passage to Ordinance No. 956 for the removal of building foundations
as part of demolition permits and other housekeeping amendments.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Dovey, Griffin, Settle and Mayor Billig
NOES: Noe
ABSENT: None
3. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NOS. 957 -980 - REVISIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL
CODE
George Thacher, City Attorney, reviewed the agenda staff report (file #
117) stating that the Council was considering the final passage of 24
ordinances (Ordinance No. 957 -980) which would amend.the city'.s Municipal
Code as part of the rewrite as contracted with Book Publishing Company. He
was available.for any additional questions.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against the final passage of the ordinances.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Griffin, to give
final passage to Ordinance Nos. 957 -980: 957 - Notice to Appear; 958 -Park
and Recreation Commission; 959 - Special Meetings; 960 - Library Consolidation;
961 - Uniform Sales and Use Tax; 962 - Refunds /Low Income Households; 963 - Unclaimed
Property /Sale or Destruction; 964 - Private Patrol Services; 965 - Passenger
Stages; 966 - Posting of Gasoline Prices; 967 - Application to Adult Theatres
and Adult Bookstores; 968 - Trailer Parks and Trailer Coaches; 969-Discharg-
ing Fireworks; 970 - Fortune Telling, etc. Prohibited, Defined; 971- Dangerous
and Deadly Weapons; 972 - Railway Gates;.973- Removal of Inoperative Vehicles;
974 - Bicycle Riding Restricted, Riding on Handlebars Prohibited, Unlawful to
Drive Through Funeral Procession, Clinging to Moving Vehicles Prohibited;
975 - Clinging to Moving Vehicles; 976 - Standards for an Amplified Sound
Permit; 977 - Regulating Public Meetings on Streets and Sidewalks; 978 - Permit
Required, Tents; 979 - Abatement of Rat Harbors and Rubbish; 980 -Fire Code
Modifications.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Griffin, Dunin, Settle and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. UNDERGROUND UTILITY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Council considered an ordinance to amend the Municipal Code entitled
"Underground Utilities ".
Jack Kellerman, Chief Building Inspector, reviewed the council agenda
report (file # 561) stating that the primary changes were amendments to add
four subsections regarding notification procedures to property owners and ,
utility companies which is affected by the newly adopted underground
utility district. Other changes were the repealing of compliance dates for
District 9 -10 and adopting new dates and the metes and bounds legal descrip-
tion being reworded to more accurately describe the districts. There was
one housecleaning change to show the City Engineer in the Department of
Public Works rather than the Community Development Department.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against the proposed ordinance.
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Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, the follow-
ing ordinance was introduced to print in synopsis form: Ordinance No. 983
(1983 Series), an ordinance of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
amending Article VIII, Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code entitled "Under -
ground Utilities ".
Introduced and passed to print in synopsis form on the following roll call
vote: ;
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dovey, Dunin, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5. RESOLUTION OF CONDEMNATION
Council held a public hearing to consider a resolution condemning lease -hold
interest at 955 Morro Street (Premier Music Co.) for public parking.
Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, briefly reviewed the council agenda report
(file #554) stating that the resolution would condemn the lease -hold
interest at 955 Morro Street (Premier Music Co.) for public parking. He
stated the item before Council was a-result'of a long period of study and
deliberation in going towards a parking program in the downtown. In 1981
the city purchased the property at 955 Morro Street with the intention of
using it for parking. At this time we need.to. consider clearing the
property so it's available when the project goes.to•construction next fall.
The document:before Council is a resolution which condemns the -lease -hold
rights of the present occupant of the property. The city owns the property
but there is a tenant on the.property that has been paying rent to the city
for several years now. The Council is being asked tonight to take the
action of- passing the resolution condemning that lease =hold interest. He
stated George and he would-be available for any questions.
George Thacher, City Attorney,.stated that as far as the hearing is concerned,
the applicable code.provision only requires that -the Council hear testimony
from the owner or the owners representative; in this case, it would be the
owner of the lease -hold interest, Mr. Caylor or his representative.
Council is -not required to invite•a full public hearing on this matter
although you may certainly, in the exercise of Council's discretion, ask
anyone who would like to .talk-on it.' Mr. Caylor was not present nor his
representative'.
Mayor Billig opened it up for public comment. No one spoke for or against
the condemnation of the lease hold interest. Mayor Billig closed it to
public comment.
On motion of- Councilwoman Dovey,.seconded : by -.Councilman Griffin; the
following.resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 5308 (1983 Series), a
resolution of.the.Council of:the City of.San Luis Obispo- condemning the
lease -hold interest at 955 Morro.Street (Premier Music Co-.):the motion
includes the:staff's-comments; the agenda staff report;:the notation that
no.representative was present,.either the .owner•or:his.representative, and
a copy of.the.letter; submitted by.Mr. Caylor-,:which.was in-the packet::
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilembers Dovey, Griffin, Dunin, Settle and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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6. HRC GRANTS -IN -AID
Council considered 14 recommendations by the Human Relations Commission for
grants -in -aid funding during the 1983 -84 fiscal year as follows:
1. SLO Roadrunners
2. Family Services Center
3. Hospice
4. Friendship School
5. Salvation Army .
6. Rape Crisis Center
7. Hotline
8. Child Development Center
9. Area Agency on Aging
10. RSVP /Senior Home Share
11. SLO Health Commission
12. Grass Roots II
13. .YMCA
Requested
$ 1,000
3,600
3,000.
3,147
15,000
850
7,400
31,195
750
8,000
3,600
12,000
2,000
14. EOC -. . - : X6,000
Total $97,752
Steve Henderson, Human Relations Program Coordinator, reviewed the Council
agenda report (file # 1041) stating that the process was primarily the same
as was used last year and had.been.very. successful. However, the Commission
had started approximately one month.earlier and were requesting that the
Council approve in concept the funding_of.these_ agencies for.a total of
$54,192. This. approval would be subject. to. the final Midget approval of
the grants -in -aid line item of $55,000.. Contracts for each agency would
then be reviewed by Council in July. The staff recommendation was consistent
with the HRC's recommended action with the exception of funding for Grass
Roots II. Staff was not recommending any monies for this agency.
Councilman Dunin stated that he.felt that the YMCA would be better served
as a grant by the Promotional Coordinating Committee rather than the Human
Relations Commission.
Mr. Henderson stated that the Commission felt that it was within its
purview as the YMCA program was targeted toward low income-youth.
Councilman Griffin asked for• clarification concerning the process of .
approving these grants in concept with a lump sum which had not .yet been
finally approved through.the council.budget hearing process.. He would not
want any of the agencies to misunderstand that the determination was still
not complete and would be contingent upon the final approval at the budget
hearing time.
Upon question Josef Kasparowitz, HRC Commissioner and budget subcommittee
chair, stated that the San Luis Obispo Health Commission request had been
contingent.-upon the county's approval of the matching funds. He then also
reviewed the funding request by Grass Roots iI and the HRC's recommendation
to approve a funding of. $4,050 for transportation only. The Commission
could support the transportation component which consisted of one -half
salary for a driver., but they could not support.funds for-the food distribu-
tion due to the fact that the agency was no.longer designated as a distributor
of government surplus cheese and butter, pursuant to a letter received
today.
Mary Ann Vasconcellos, Chairperson of the HRC, stated that her motion at
the HRC meeting, although it did not say it, included the assumption that
the other half of transportation funding would have to be met by the Grass
Roots' funds.
Council then took each item to reach a consensus as follows:
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AGENCY REQUESTED STAFF FULL HRC
1. SLO-Roadrunners $ 1;000 0 0
No representative was present-on behalf of the San Luis Obispo Roadrunners.
Upon general consensus Council concurred with the HRC recommended action of
0 funding (5 -0).
2. Family Services Center $ 3,600 $ 3,600 $ 3,600
Ruth Ann Colick, Executive Secretary and Director for Family Services,
briefly reviewed their program and urged Council's support of the recommended
action.
After brief discussion and•upon general consensus, Council approved in
concept $3,600 for Family Services Center (5 -0).
3. Hospice $ 3,000 $ 1,500 $ 1,500
Jackie Megow- Vincent spoke in support of Hospice. She stated that their
services had tripled, they were wishing to expand their programs and would
be receiving matching funds from other agencies, such.as the County and
other cities.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council concurred in
concept with the recommended amount of $1,500 with stipulation that it be a
one -time grant only with encouragement that the organization become self-
-sustaining (5 -0).
4. Friendship School $ 3,147 $ 3,147 $ 3,147
David Singleton, Executive Director.of Friendship School, spoke in support
of their'request urging Council's support and stated he would be available
for any questions. They were also receiving additional monies from groups
such as Cal Poly and labor unions.
Upon general consensus, Council supported recommended action of $3,150
(5 -0). ,
5. Salvation Army
$15,000. $15,000 $15,000
Lieutenant Carol-Anderson; representing the - Salvation Army,•.reviewed the
program and urged Council support of the recommended action.
After-brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council approved in
concept $15,000 for the Salvation Army.(5 -0).
6. Rape Crisis Center $ . 850 $ 850 $ .850
Connie Hanretty, Program Director for the San Luis Obispo County Rape
Crisis Center, reviewed the services that they would be providing which
would be publication of two different education pamphlets on sexual assault
and child sexual abuse and:urged Council's support of.the recommended
action.
Council held a brief discussion and approved in concept $850 with the
understanding the publication make mention of the Council's support and not
be indicative of being a city publication (5 -0)c ;
7. Hotline $ 7,400 $ 7,400 $ 7,400
Maria Singleton, Executive Director of Hotline, thanked the Council for,its
previous support and stated that they were providing 24 hour -a -day crisis
intervention, central information, referral and after -hours coordination.
Their original request was for.$7,400 and would urge the Council's support
of the recommended. action.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council approved in
concept $7,400 for hotline (5 -0).
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8. Child Development Center $31,195 _. $10,095 $10,095
Andrea Schacht, Director of the San Luis Obispo Child Development Center,
spoke on behalf of the agency and urged Council's support. She stated that
the services to be provided would be childcare for low- income families and
abused or neglected children.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council approved in
concept $10,100 for Child Development Center (5 -0).
9. Area Agency on Aging $ 750 4
No one was present to represent the-agency.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council concurred with
the recommended action -of 0-funding - for Area Agency on Aging (5 -0)..
10. RSVP /Senior Home Share $ 81000 $ 81000 $ 8,000
Mary Kunz, Director for the RSVP /Senior Home Share Program, spoke on behalf
of the - agency's request and urged Council's support and briefly reviewed
their proposed program which is basically for shared housing for residents
under 60 years old.
After brief discussion Council approved in concept $8,000 contingent upon
staff bringing-back a report on a'revised dollar itemization program prior
to budget hearings; with the,agency's.budget• broken down.to actual additional
costs for the new program (5 -0)..
11. SLO Health Commission $.3,600 $ 3,600 $ 3,600
Ronnie Croutcher, Executive Director, stated that the services provided
would be a health education center, information, referral and education
programs for consumers and providers and would urge the Council's support
for the full $3,600 as recommended.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council approved in
concept the recommended action of $3,600 contingent upon matching funds
with the County (5 -0).
12. Grass Roots II $12,100
0 i 0
Dr. Joel Land, President of the-Board of-Directors- of the =Grass Roots•II,
Inc., spoke on -behalf of the request-and stated that-it-would 'be for an
extended government food surplus distribution program including a freezer
to keep foods for those seniors who were unable to pick it up-on-the day
that the surplus food was given out, and to pay a half -time person to
transport the elderly. Although Grass Roots would no longer be a food
distributor, as the San Luis Obispo senior citizens have been asked•to do
this instead, he did feel that Grass Roots II could transport the food and
work out a deal -with the senior citizens, which he was sure they would be
receptive of. 'He felt this was a very necessary program and urged the,
Council's support. Eighty percent of those seniors that w6re helped were
citizens of San Luis Obispo. Although the HRC had indicated that'a study
and analysis should be made to determine the number of shut -ins requiring
this kind of help, he did not feel that it was necessary. He could show
that they had served over 3,000 persons, 300 to 400 just last yea=.
Upon question, Dr. Land stated that another private source that provided
surplus food was the Cal Poly Horticulture Department.
Councilwoman Dovey suggested that as far as funding of transportation, if
it was an unmet need, it could be addressed by the Council of Governments
on an equal basis with other agencies requesting similar services.
After brief discussion -and upon general consensus,.Council concurred that
no funding be allotted to Grass Root's II, Inc., (5 -0). -
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13. YMCA $ 2,000 $ 11000 $1,000
Letter was received from David Fanucchi, Executive Director of the YMCA,
stating that.no one could be present for tonight's hearing due to a time
conflict with their annual.fund- raising event. They would urge the Council's
support.
Councilman Dunin questioned why this program would not have been better
reviewed by the.Promotional Coordinating Committee instead:of the HRC.
' Geoff Grote,'Assistant Administrative Officer and staff member to the PCC,
reviewed the PCC's criteria and stated that they were still working on.the
definition of such criteria and that it would be a change in their perceived
direction if they were to allow funding for this type of agency'. Further,
the application deadline for PCC had already passed for this:fiscal year.
Councilwoman Dovey agreed with Mr. Grote and stated that the HRC would be
the more-appropriate agency as this would allow free-swim lessons for
under - privileged children which did fit within the guildelines for a human
services agency.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council approved in
concept $1,000 for the YMCA (5 -0).
14. EOC
$ 6,000
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Sherry Worley, spoke on behalf of EOC, and stated that the requested grant
would provide assistance to the elderly for completing and filing medicare
and supplemental health insurance forms, training volunteers to help the
elderly file the necessary paper work and apply for other.funds:they are
entitled to.but unaware of.
Councilman Griffin questioned.if the.EOC could begin this program with less
monies than requested.
Mrs: Worley stated that,they probablyicould begin the program by.simply
paring it down from what.was now proposed-with about.'half of this amount.
After;discussion and upon general consensus, Council concurred with 0
funding for the Economic Opportunity Commission (5 -0).
T. USE PERMIT REVIEW U1002
Council reviewed an approved use permit:which would allow operation of an
coin- operated electronic amusement center at 879 Higuera Street (Cuesta
Emporium Building); C -C zone, Richard.Ferris, applicant.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report (file
4705) and recommended that Council amend conditions D & F as requested by
the applicant as follows: "(d) That portion of the.site occupied by the
applicant shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner. (f) Unless
accompanied by .a parent or guardian, minors shall,not be allowed in the
game room between the hours of 9:00'a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on any day San Luis
Unified School District schools are in session."
Richard Ferris,:applicant, stated that the requirements.have been somewhat
confusing to him. As originally proposed, it was his understanding that
the landscaping would only be the landscaping for his portion of the
property; he did.not realize that.it would include the upkeep of.the entire
premises:. The.school:children problem-arose as a.result:of.the San:Luis
Obispo Coastal-Unified School District having school let out at 2:20 p.m.
which has resulted in many.students coming:in prior to 3:00 p.m. .
After brief discussion it.was. moved-by Councilman Settle;.seconded'by.
Councilman Griffin, to approve.the use permit contingent upon a revised
resolution being brought back to'.the Council for adoption -with.the suggested
language changes made by Council this evening; also including;a one -year
review by Council. Motion carried, all ayes.
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8. OFF -SITE GRADING
Council considered a resolution which would authorize grading off -site at
2265 Bushnell Street as.part.of the operations for the Terrace;Hill' planned
development project; Cuesta Valley Properties, applicant'
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the Council agenda
report. (file no. 410 -758) stating that the recommendation was to'allow the
off -site grading and issue the permits which would result is an excess of
fill material. The applicant wants to use the material to fill -in an old
water reservoir on railroad property bounded by Bishop, Bushnell and Haskin
Streets which is not a part of the Terrace -Hill project. The grading
ordinance.requires the.Council's authorization to grade on a site when no
project had been approved. This was adjacent to his property and staff
could support the request. • - .
John French, applicant, stated that he-hadlagreed to correct_ the "downstream
grading for the railroad and would -urge Council's,support•in this request.
After brief discussion and on motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by
Councilman Dunin, to approve the off -site grading and direct staff to issue
the permit. Motion carried, all ayes.
9:30 p.m. Mayor Billig declared a recess
all Councilmembers present.
9. REVENUE UPDATE REPORT
9:45 p.m. City Council reconvened,
Rudy Muravez, Finance Director, gave•a status report on projected.revenues
for the remainder fiscal year 1982 -83 and 1983 -84 (see file no: 233). He
gave a basic overview of the tax revenues, property taxes, sales tax,
transient lodging tax, utility taxes, subventions and grants and enterprise
revenues. He stated that unlike prior years, at this time he could see no
forces on the immediate horizon which would have a significant impact on
our revenues. There could be additional movement by the state to further
reduce subventions but the city-views that impact as incremental rather
than substantive. .The best term he,could use for portraying next year's
revenues would be "cautious improvement ". He fully believed that Congress
will pass a renewal of revenue sharing with funding at approximately the
current level.
Original Estimate Revised Estimate
The net operating revenue for 1982 -83: $16,567,380 $17,068.,640
He is looking at 1983 -84 with a projected $17,604,940.
Upon general consensus Council received and- filed'the'report thanking Mr.
Muravez for his efforts and let him know he was going to be missed going
on to his new job and would be a "tough act to follow ".
10. MAYOR'S WORK PROGRAM
Mayor Billig reviewed the Work Program 1983 -84 for-the Council and reviewed
the .many actions they had taken in the previous year. Although many of the
Council's projects had been included, not all of them were, such as Santa
Rosa landscaping, cultural heritage ordinance, not to say that these would
not be considered, but she did not feel they needed to be addressed in the
work program.
Councilwoman Dovey stated'she would like to keep in mind that a permanent
cultural heritage ordinance be a priority for the Community Development
Department. She also recommended a change under Administration No. 2 to
add that.more'effective use of the Personnel Board be made:
Councilman Settle stated that the report was an excellent one and he was
supportive of the water management plan, especially in how it relates to
inter - government, specifically the CMC and the County government with
regard to rural land use.
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Councilman Griffin stated he was very supportive of the Mayor's efforts and
appreciated it being written'down in such a concise manner.
Councilman Dunin was supportive of the program and stated he was especially
pleased the flood management program was a priority.
After brief discussion and on motion of Councilman Dunin; seconded by
Councilman Griffin, to approve the Mayor's Work Program with special
commendation noted for the Mayor, Council and staff. Motion carried, all
ayes.
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
C -1. CALIFORNIA MENS' COLONY EXPANSION
On motion bf Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman'Settle, to support
the Mayor's suggestions fbr a press release concerning the letter written
by -staff to the CMC expressing city's concern. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -2. Communication from the City of Atascadero supporting the city's
position on the Mello Bill received and filed (5 -0).
C -3. Mayor Billig stated she would be attending the Council of Government
meeting on May 5, on behalf of Councilwoman Dovey, the city's delegate, and
questioned how the Council felt with regard to the proposed transit route
between San Luis Obispo,-and-north county. She explained that Murray
Warden, City Manager for Atascadero, was urging the other cities in the
county to oppose this. She felt this had been established as an unmet need
and believed it was an efficient system that our staff had done on evaluation
of it which bore out its efficiency.
Councilman Settle, city delegate to the North Coastal Transit Board, stated
that at the last North Coastal Transit meeting, Mr. Warden had made- a_very
persuasive case with regard to the SLO- Atascadero system being a losing
' financial project.
Geoff Grote-stated he would be attending the Manager's meeting -tomorrow and
felt that the changes made in service on that system had been made and it
should, therefore, be financially feasible. The grant received from STA
was still one -third unspent so there would be a minimum subsidy involved.
Further, cancellation of the-system could possibly result in litigation
because the grant had been received in the context of filling�an unmet
need. He was also not convinced that the Manager's meeting was the right
forum for this to be discussed.
Councilman Griffin agreed that he didn't think the managers meeting was the
right forum, but did feel that the city should support the continuation of
the system because of the danger'of jeopardizing federal funding for the
entire area.'
Councilman Dunin agreed that the city should support the system. San Luis
Obispo is the %County Seat and should have a link to all the surrounding
areas;.and further, that-,this should be a. COG. decision.
After discussion it was general consensus that -the Mayor as COG delegate be
supportive of the continuance of the SLO- Atascadero transit system (4 -1).
4. Mayor Billig stated that the noon concerts at Mission Plaza were
underway and that she had•sent a letter to the Promotional Coordinating
Committee - thanking:them for their efforts.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Billig adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m. to Wednesday, May 4, 1983, at
12:10 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room to discus Flood Man, gement.
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• ela Voge's:, C. t Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 7/5/83