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Tuesday, May 15, 1990 - 7:00 p.m.
Rappa, Bill Roalman and Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: None
City--Staff
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Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community
Development Director; Dave Romero, Public Works Director;
Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Mike
Dolder, Fire Chief; Bill Statler, Director of Finance; Ann
McPike, Personnel Director; Bill Hetland, Utilities
Director; Tom Baasch, Chief Building Official; Allen Short,
Water Division Manager; Erwin Willis, Fire Marshal
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No public comment was received.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Ravva /Roalman (5 -0) the consent calendar was unanimously approved as
recommended by the City Administrative Officer, with the exceptions of C -3,
C -4, C -5 and C -7 as noted.
C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES
The following minutes were approved as amended:
Wednesday, April 4, 1990 at 7:00 p.m.
C -2 PENALTIES FOR INFRACTION VIOLATIONS (File No. 302)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance increasing the maximum
penalties -for first, second and third infraction violations to provide
penalities of $100, $250 and $500, respectively (continued from 5/1/90).
Moved by Ravva /Roalman (5 -0) Ordiunance No. 1166 was given final passage
increasing the maximum penalties for infraction violations as recommended.
C -3 DOWNTOWN STREET LIGHTING PROJECT (City Plan No. N -09B)
Council considered approving plans and specifications for Downtown Street
Lighting Replacement Project (City Plan No. N -09B) estimated to cost $102,000
excluding contingencies (continued from 3/6/90 and 5/1/90).
Moved by Raooa /Roalman (5 -0) item deferred until after review of budget to
discuss water revenue shortfall (tentatively scheduled for 6/12/90).
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C -4 PLANNING COMMISSION & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION COMPENSATION
(File No. 406)
Council considered adjusting compensation for the Planning Commission and the
Architectural Review Commission. Staff was recommending Council approve an
increase in compensation to Planning Commissioners equal to $25.00 per
meeting, with a monthly maximum of $100.00, and mileage reimbusement for
Architectural Review Commissioners at a rate of .24 cents per mile with review
of Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission compensation every
four years.
Councilwoman Ravva felt the Architectural Review Commission should be
compensated equal to that of the Planning Commission.
Moved by Roalman /Ravva (4 -1, Councilman Reiss voting no) Resolution No. 6805
adopted approving an increase in compensation to the Planning Commissioners
and the Architectural Review Commissioners equal to $25.00 per meeting with a
monthly mazimum of $100.00.
C -5 MARGARITA SPECIFIC PLAN GUIDANCE PACKAGE (File No. 441)
Council considered an outline of staff and consultant tasks and a schedule for
preparing a draft specific plan for the Margarita expansion area, east of
Margarita Avenue (SP 1404 /GP /R 1403) (continued from 1/31/89, 12/5/89 and
4/17/90).
Councilman Roalman stated for the record that he felt this item should wait
until after the General Plan Update. At this point it appeared that the
project was being fast tracked.
Moved by Dunin /Ratma (4 -1, Councilman Roalman voting no) the Guidance Package
was approved as recommended. Motion carried.
C -6 SALES TAX AUDIT (File No. 231)
Council considered approving a sales tax audit and information services
agreement.
Moved by Rama / Roalman (5 -0) Resolution No. 6806 was adopted authorizing
certain city officials and a city contractor access to sales and use tax
records and Director of Finance authorized to approve and sign an agreement
(A39- 90 -CC) for sales tax audit and information services with Hinderliter, De
Llamas and Associates as recommended. Motion carried.
C -7 SATELLITE MAPPING
Council considered awarding a contract for a Horizontal Control Network
throughout the City in the amount of $45,000.
Moved by RaDVa /Roalman (5 -0) this item deferred until after review of budget
to discuss water revenue shortfall (tentatively scheduled for 6/12190).
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COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
LR 1. CMC CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Upon general consensus (5 -0), the Council Liaison Reports were continued to
Tuesday, May 22, 1990 at 7:00 p.m., due to the length of the agenda.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION (File No. 517)
Council held a public hearing to consider a revised mandatory water
conservation program to establish a 35% conservation level (continued from
2/26/90, 3/6/90, and 4/17/90).
Bill Hetland, Utilities Director, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council - 1) direct staff to (a) establish an optional
procedure for multi -meter complexes to combine billing accounts upon request
and (b) continue annual redistribution program, 2) adopt a resolution amending
the Mandatory Water Conservation Implementation Policy Statement to establish
a 35% conservation level, and 3) introduce and give final passage to an
urgency ordinance amending Sections 13.07.060 through 13.07.110 relating to
water conservation.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Joe Anderson, Kindred Court, requested clarification regarding multi - family
distribution.
Brett Cross, 1217 Mariner's Cove, also asked for clarification.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Councilwoman Rappa suggested amending the proposed resolution Section 1.2 to
delete "the address resident would be responsible for the manner and extent of
use and runoff ". She recommended that it be left that the customer of record
be responsible for payment and service. Regarding the urgency ordinance, she
recommended addition that "potable City water not be used for..new or major
construction projects" and recommended a new Section D to read "New
landscaping is prohibited and the Council shall adopt, by resolution,
procedures to implement this section ".
Councilwoman Pinard urged against any type of banking of water. She felt this
defeated the water conservation program purpose and would only support an
annual distribution.
After discussion, moved by Racpa /Reiss (5 -0) to establish an optional
procedure for multi -meter complexes to combine billing accounts and continue
the annual redistribution system to all customers.
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Moved by Rao„ _.::nin (4 -1, Councilwoman Pinard voting no) Resolution No. 6807
adopted amendxug the Mandatory Water Conservation Implementation Policy
Statement establishing a 35% conservation level with amendment to Section 1.2,
with wording as recommended by Councilwoman Rappa.
Moved by Raooa /Roalman (5 -0) Urgency Ordinance No. 1168 adopted amending the
Municipal Code relating to water conservation with amendments to include
prohibiting potable water for new or major construction, and prohibiting new
landscaping with staff to draft resolution establishing procedures. Motion
carried.
2. MOBILE HOME RENT CONTROL (File No. 428)
Council held a public hearing to consider control of rents upon the sale of
mobile homes located in parks subject to Mobile Home Rent Stabilization
(continued from 5/1/90).
Mayor Dunin stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest; Vice -Mayor
Reiss presiding.
Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council introduce to print an ordinance amending
Section 5.44.060C of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code to provide for
decontrol of rents upon the sale of mobile homes located in parks subject to
mobile home rent stabilization.
Vice -Mayor Jerry Reiss declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against the proposed ordinance.
Vice -Mayor Reiss declared the public hearing closed.
After brief discussion, moved by Roalman/Pinard (4 -0 -1, Mayor Dunin absent) to
introduce to print Ordinance No. 1167 amending Section 5.44.060C of the
Municipal Code to provide for decontrol of rents upon the sale of mobile homes
as recommended.
Councilman Roalman stated that if there was any new developments in the Hall
case, he would be willing to bring this back for reconsideration.
After additional discussion and upon general consensus, staff was directed to
report back with an amendment to the Ordinance relative to limiting the number
of times rate increases can be made under decontrol and to post or advertise
all rates at least annually.
Mayor Dunin returned to the dais.
3. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 1990 -91 GRANTS -IN -AID (File No. 1045)
Relations Commission for Grants -In -Aid funding for FY 1990 -91.
Council held a public hearing to consider recommendations by the Human
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Alison Lloyd, Administrative Analyst, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council - 1) consider the recommendations from the Human
Relations Commission for Grants -In -Aid funding, and determine the appropriate
level of City support for FY 1990 -91, and 2) adopt a resolution authorizing
staff to develop and ezecute agreements with each Grants -In -Aid recipient as
listed below:
1990 -91
HRC 1990 -91
HRC Second
Agency
Recuest
Recommend.
Recommend.
Casa Solana
10,000
4,000
1,000
SLO Litercay Council
7,000
2,500
SLO Child Dev. Center
13,606
8,000
1,000
Women's Shelter Prgm
11,500
8,000
1,000
Alano Club
3,276
-0-
American Red Cross
7,500
3,500
1,000
4 -H Youth Program
5,310
1,600
Hotline
6,500
3,000
2,000
Poly Pals Program
1,900
650
HOC Senior Health Program
4,305
3,000
1,000
EOC Family Planning
7,500
3,500
1,000
Caring Callers
2,000
1,500
RSVP
750
Alpha
3,000
1,500
1,000
Easter Seal Society
1,500
1,000
Mental Health Association
6,000
4,000
United Methodist Center
81513
-0-
Rape Crises Center of SLO
10,432
5,500
1,000
Chris Jespersen Society
9,789
2,000
Ad Care Assn., Inc.
7,176.
2,000
Am. Legion Templeton 220
2,000
-0-
Salvation Army
25,000
13,500
4,000
Family Services Center
60000
4,000
Long Term Care Ombudsman
5,000
1,750
Hospice
14,000
5,000
1,000
Children's Home Society
3,000
1,500
1,000
Grassroots (ineligible)
TOTAL:
186,557
81,000
16,000
Councilman Roalman stated he
could support
the $81,000 recommendation as
requested by the Human Relations Commission.
Councilwoman Ravaa suggested
that this item be referred to the HRC
with
direction that HRC stay within the $70,000
budgeted amount and determine where
the cutbacks should occur. The Council has
already supported the
Homeless
Shelter in the amount of $117,000, and it was therefore important
to stay
within the budgeted amount.
Councilman Reiss stated he could support the $81,000 recommendation.
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Councilwoman Pinard stated she would prefer the grants stay within the $70,000
budgeted amount.
After discussion, moved by Rappa /Pinard (3 -2, Councilmembers Reiss and Roalman
voting no) to direct staff to refer the Grants -In -Aid recommendations to the
Human Relations Commission for re- evaluation with direction to amend its
recommendations to stay within the budgeted amount of $70,000. Notion
carried.
Moved by Raoua /Roalman (5 -0) that the Human Relations Commission be directed
to include as part of their work program, a review of next year's Grants -In-
Aid proposed budget and provide for a reserve amount to be used for unforseen
needs. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Dunin allowed public comment.
Mr. Scoaains, representing the American Legion, urged Council to reconsider
their request. He felt it was unfair that although they were unable to make
it to the Grants -In -Aid required training seminar, that their request had
merit and should have been allowed.
moved by Roalman /Raova (4 -1, Mayor Dunin voting no) that Council reaffirm
support of the current Human Relations Commission Grants -In -Aid Guidelines,
and that the American Legion application be denied. motion carried.
Upon general consensus (5 -0), Council referred the Alano Club request to waive
certain parking fees be processed as part of the Grants -In -Aid Program.
4. WOKEN'S SHELTER FUNDING (File No. 1011)
Council held a public hearing to consider a request by the Women's Shelter
Program for City sponsorship of a State grant which includes a $6,000 cash
contribution by the City (continued from 2/6/90 and 2/20/90).
Alison Lloyd, Administrative Analyst, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council: 1) adopt a resolution approving the request by
the Women's Shelter Program for City sponsorship of a State Planning and
Technical Assistance Grant, which includes the $6,000 cash contribution by the
City, and 2) approve and authorize staff to submit a grant application for a
$24,000 State Planning and Technical Assistance Grant.
Mayor Dunia declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against the proposed request.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Raova /Pinard (5 -0) Resolution No. 6808 adopted approving the request
by the Women's Shelter for the City sponsorship as recommended. Notion
carried.
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Moved by Rapp /Reiss (5 -0) that staff be authorised to submit a grant
application for $24,000 State Planning and Technical Assistance Grant as
recommended.
S. 1988 UNIFORM FIRE CODE (File No. 726)
Council held a public hearing to consider approving the 1988 Uniform Fire Code
including amendments.
Mike Dolder, Fire Chief, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation
that: 1) Council introduce an ordinance to print amending the San Luis Obispo
Municipal Code, Chapter 15, Section 15.08.010 adopting the 1988 Uniform Fire
Code and repealing and replacing Sections 15.08.040 through 15.08.350, and 2)
by motion, staff be directed to bring back the Capital Improvement Program
request for a yearly allocation of $55,000 over a nine -year period for water
line connections in the downtown core for buildings requiring a retrofit fire -
sprinkler system by the code adoption.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Bill Pyver, chairman of the Citizen's Advisory Committee, spoke in support of
the proposed recommendation.
Maggie Cox, Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber was supportive of the
proposed amendments, but would prefer to see the implementation date be
amended to January 1, 1992.
Howard Carroll, President of San Luis Obispo Property Owner's Association,
expressed concern for the 200 plus businesses in the downtown that will be
negatively impacted for long periods of time. He felt it posed an economic
hardship and would be difficult to obtain conventional funding for the
improvements.
Sol Aaron, Insurance Consultant, spoke in support of the City fire sprinkler
requirements.
Tom Bill, 86 Monterey Street, spoke in opposition, felt this was too much of a
financial hardship on businesses.
Sake Reindersma, AIA, suggested amended wording. He too supported an extended
deadline, and felt this could have severe economic repurcussions.
Vic Montgomery, 3026 South Higuera Street, echoed comments made by Mr.
Carroll. He felt the City needed to work with the banks, or apply for some
type of grant funding in order to make this a reality.
Mary Mitchell Leitcher, 1015 Nipomo Street, felt this was too costly and would
like the City to look at some type of economic relief to property owners.
Rick wiagers also expressed concern about the cost.
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Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Councilwoman R8ADa suggested that the City look at some type of redevelopment
agency and look at ways to assist the property owners in order to save the
older buildings, without providing too much of a hardship. She also felt the
BIA needed to be active in coordinating the enactment of this bill.
Councilman Roalman expressed concern about the potential economic impacts to
the downtown, particularly for the small businesses.
Councilman Reiss also expressed concern with the economic viability of the
proposed program.
Mayor Dunin urged that the City look at a redevelopment agency. He felt the
City needed to develop a program to help the downtown, including a bond, if
necessary. Staff and business people need to work together. The Downtown
Master Plan should be completed. He would support the later date of .
January 1, 1992. The viability of the downtown should be a high priority, he
suggested formation of a committee to include members of the BIA, the Chamber
of Commerce and staff.
After discussion, moved by RavDa /Roalman (5 -0) Ordinance No. 1170 was
introduced to print amending the San Luis Municipal Code to adopt the latest
addition to the Uniform Fire Code. Motion carried.
Moved by Ranoa /Roalman (4 -1, Councilman Roalman voting no) that staff be
directed to incorporate the downtown retrofit infrastructure implementation
with the CIP and bring it back, with discussion of the Water Management Plan.
Motion carried.
6. 1988 UNIFORM CODE AMENDMENTS (File No. 402)
Council held a public hearing to consider adopting the 1988 Uniform
Administrative, Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Housing and Dangerous Building
Codes.
Tom Baasch, Chief Building Official, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council introduce the ordinance to print adopting the 1988
edition of the codes as recommended in the staff report.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against the proposed amendments.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Roalman /Raps (5 -0) Ordinance No. 1169 was introduced to print
repealing Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Municipal Code, and creating a new
Chapter 15.04 adopting the 1988 editions of the Uniform Codes with amendments
as recommended in the staff report. Motion carried.
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7. RETROFIT FEES (File No. 517)
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Council held a public hearing to consider amending the City's fee schedule to
increase fees for water conservation offsets (retrofitting).
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council, by resolution, set a fee of $50.00 for each
retrofit proposal plus $10.00 for each dwelling or motel room being
retrofitted.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against the proposed fees.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Raooa /Pinard (5 -0) Resolution No. 6809 was adopted amending the
City's fee schedule for retrofit proposals as recommended by staff. Motion
carried.
8. APPEAL - PLANNING COMMISSION (File No. 407)
Council held a.public hearing to consider an appeal by the San Luis Drive
Neighborhood Association of a Planning Commission action upholding the Hearing
Officer's approval of a home occupation permit for a painting contractor's
business at 1921 San Luis Drive; Wayne and Deborah Johnson, applicants.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution upholding the Planning
Commission's action approving the home occupation permit subject to the
recommended findings and conditions in the staff report.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Jane Anderson, speaking on behalf of the neighborhood, felt the home
occupation permit process needed revisions and urged that this project be
deferred until that could happen.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After discussion, moved by Roalman / Dunin (4 -1, Councilwoman Rappa voting no)
to adopt Resolution No. 6810 upholding the Planning Commission's action
approving the home occupation permit as recommended. Motion carried.
9. PUBLIC ART PROGRAM (File No. 477)
Council held a public hearing to consider approving a City -wide Public Art
Program (continued from 2/5/90 and 5/1/90).
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution creating a Visual Arts in
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Public Places Program. He stated that it would establish: 1) goals and
objectives, 2) a streamlined review process, 3) review guidelines, 4) criteria
for matching grant funding, 5) a funding level of one percent of the total
construction cost for new city capital projects, and 6) incentives for private
installation of public art. The City's role in funding and promoting public
art would be expanded and the Arts Council would advise City staff and the
Architectural Review Commission on Public Art and be a liaison between the
City, developers and artists.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. No one spoke for or against.
After brief discussion, moved by Roalman /Pinard (5 -0) Resolution No. 6111 was
adopted creating a Visual Arts in Public Places Program with funding
allocation deferred until review of the budget to discuss water revenue
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10. PRIVATELY DEVELOPED WELLS (File No. 517)
Council held a public hearing to consider a policy for the use of privately
developed wells in exchange for development rights.
At the request of staff, this item was tentatively rescheduled for June 6,
1990.
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COMMUNICATIONS
C -1 Request by Councilman Roalman to oppose AB 4298 regarding recycling
costs referred to staff to be agendized for 5/22/90 meeting.
C -2 Request by Councilman Roalman for reconsideration of Propositions 111
and 108. Upon general consensus (3 -2, Councilmembers Rappa and Pinard voting
no) Council supported agendizing reconsideration at the 5/22/90 meeting.
C -3 At the request of staff, Council supported holding an additional Council
meeting on Monday, June 11, 1990 at 7:00 p.m.
C -4 Request by Mayor Dunin to re- examine cost of appeals to Council referred
to staff for report.
C -5 Upon general consensus (3 -2, Councilmembers Reiss and Dunin voting no)
Council supported agendizing the request by Councilman Roalman at the next
available meeting to support County Measure A on the June 5, 1990 ballot.
11:30 p.m., there being no further business to come before the City Council,
Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Monday, May 2 990 at 12:10 p.m.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 6/19/90 c- i . `%
PV:nlo Pam Voaes. Cit Clerk
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