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MINUTES
' JOINT MEETING OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY COUNCIL & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11,1991- 7:00 P.M.
CITY /COUNTY LIBRARY
COMMUNITY ROOM .995 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present- Vice Mayor Bill Roalman, Councilmembers Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss and Mayor
Ron Dann
Absent- Councilmember Peg Pinard
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Ken Hampian, Assistant City
Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk;
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director
Business Improvement
Association Members
Present- Tom Brown, Ruth Nimeh, Chuck Adoff, Steve Owens, Pierre Rademaker, Michael
Spangler, Forrest Watts, President Tom Donat, Administrator Monte Lukow, Becky
' Hoffman and Betsey Irwin (arrived at 7:10 P.M.)
Absent: Jim Delmore
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. PROSPECTIVE RELOCATION OF CERTAIN COUNTY FUNCTIONS TO TRW SITE (Lukov)
Council considered a request from the Business Improvement Association regarding concerns for the
prospective relocation of certain County functions to the TRW site on Laurel Lane.
Monte Lukov, the B.I.A. Administrator, submitted a memorandum at the meeting reviewing the County
expansion needs and a summary of possible options. He also stated that if the County expanded, the
downtown would:
1. Lose some 200+ people, no matter how short term, which could upset the economic stability of
an area already faced with financial hardships (current local and national economy, the seismic
and fine sprinkler retrofit, shake out of current. losses of businesses downtown, and area wide
commercial expansion in Santa Maria /Santa Barbara);
2. The County would be failing to work within the tripolar framework of City planning and this
would remove what little manufacturing zoning is on the market. Also, the B.I.A. was concerned
that, dependent upon which departments were consolidated at the TRW site, the additional loss of
subsidiary-type businesses which would follow the lead action would make an even greater impact
on the downtown economic status;
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3. City government, B.I.A. and other interested parties should start finding solutions to the impact
issues like those on the downtown and the community as a whole and show a willingness to fast -
track projects including, where necessary, economic support where a return value would be
recognized.
The B.L.A. was requesting that (1) Council specifically adopt a resolution which would oppose the current
proposed expansion to the TRW site. And, that (2) Council and staff work with all interested parties to
offer a total commitment to finding and supporting a concrete solution to both short and long term space
problems facing the County.
Ton Donat, President of the BI-A, suggested some spec Ideas for keeping the County in the downtown
core. He felt it was important that the City provide answers to the County's needs or, at least, suggest
alternative sites.
On the long term, they were recommending (a) expansion of the Court Street parking lot (b) development of
1039 Monterey plus an expansion to the property next door (c) possible joint venture in Court Street
projects (d) expansion of current County courthouse property (e) possible purchase of the Mitsubishi
property and, (f) possible property exchange by the City and County of the City recreation property on
Santa Rosa Street for the Veterans Building on Grand Avenue.
On the short term, it was suggested that (a) the City lease for one dollar per year the old City/County
Library (b) the County temporarily lease the balance of the old A. T. & T. Building at the corner of Mill
and Morro (c) the City go ahead with its expansion and agree to rent the area to the County for a number
of years.
Mike Snaneler of the B.LA. urged that the City provide something to encourage the County to stay
downtown and develop the downtown to its full potential. He felt a clear message needed to be sent to the
County that the City was supportive of them.
Rob Strong, representing his client, TRW, explained that TRW was not soliciting the County but, rather, he
was hired to get the best financial return on the property. He would be asking for a PD on one part of the
property and Residential for the remainder.
Pierre Rademaker asked the question: Did the City want to see the County decentralized or not? The
B.I.A. was anxious to assist the County in their planning needs not just for the next 20 years but for the
next 100 years.
John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, also suggested hiring Fred Sweeney to help the B.IA and the City
in estimating the County's planning needs.
Councilwoman Ranna reminded the Council that this wasn't just the County's problem; that this was
affecting the City and, therefore, it was also a City responsibility.
Upon question by Councilman Roalman as to what City staff could provide to the County that they haven't
already, John Dunn stated that they could help to identify specific sites as suggested, like across from the
Fremont Theatre. The City could streamline the process and make the City's planning consultant available
to the County.
After discussion, moved by Rauna /Reiss (44-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) . Resolution No. 6943 was
adopted, a Resolution of the Council concerning the County of San Luis Obispo's proposed relocation of
certain functions to the TRW site which opposed the County's relocation and offered the assistance of the
Council and City staff.
8:30 P.M. Mavor Dunin declared a recess.
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8:40 P.M. City Council reconvened; Councilwoman Pinard absent.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Council reported briefly on activities of standing Council subcommittees and County regional committees
and commissions.
9:15 P.M. Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to closed session to discuss real property acquisition at 955
Monterey Street (Court Street).
10:15 P.M. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the
Council meeting. I „
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3/19/91
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' ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present:
Absent:
City Staff
Pam Yoges, City
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1991 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Vice -Mayor Bill Roalman, Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, and Mayor
Ron Dunin
Councilman Jerry Reiss
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Ken Hampian, Assistant Administrative
Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas,
Community Development Director, Bill Statler, Finance Director, Bob Neumann,
Acting Fire Chief; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Dave Romero, Public Works
Director, Jim Stockton, Recreation Director, Bill Hetland, Utilities Director, John
Moss, Wastewater Division Manager, Jan DiLeo, Long Range Planner, Mike
Multari
PUBLIC COMMENT
P.C.I. Richie Ray Walker expressed concerns regarding TRW and the City budget.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Pinard/Roalman that the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer with the exception of C-6 as noted (4 -0-1, Councilman Reiss absent).