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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/13/199113 City Council Minutes Page 2 Monday, May 13, 1991 - 7:00 pm. City Staff Present John Dunn, City Administrative Officer-, Ken Hampian, Assistant Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk, Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Bill Staffer, Finance Director, Bob Neumann, Acting Fire Chief; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief-, Dave Romero, Public Works Director, Jim Stockton, Recreation Director, Deb Hossli, Administrative Analyst; Keith Opalewski, Panning Coordinator, Harry Watson, Transit Manager, Dennis Cox, Streets Manager, Lane Wilson, Building and Parks Manager, Dave Elliott; Administrative Analyst; Carol Hoon, Recording Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT Brett Cross. 1217 Mariner's Cove, stated a meeting is being held on Wednesday to review the Laguna Lake Master Plan at the City/County Library. STUDY SESSION 1. PRELIMINARY 1991 -93 FINANCIAL PLAN (File No. 233) Council considered the preliminary 1991 -93 Financial Plan (continued from 4/29/91). Bill Statler, Finance Director, briefly reviewed those items covered at the last meeting and reported on the Council's follow -up requests. ' Dave Romero, Public Works Director, reviewed the section beginning with Transportation- Streets under the Capital Improvement program. Councilwoman Ranna expressed that she would like to see a model or sketch of the proposed improvements. She also suggested exploring additional funding opportunities plus the option for a Class I bike path. On general consensus, staff was directed to submit schematic plans or a model for the Orcutt Road widening,. including median landscaping, Class I bike lane options, and billboard acquisition. Dave Romero, Public Works Director, continued discussions of the street projects, Laguna Lake sediment removal, and bikeway improvements. Councilman Roalman, expressed concern for the need to commit to a bikeway program. He supported a half -time or quarter -time position for a Bicycle Coordinator to ensure that projects are completed and the allocated funds are expended on the program. Councilwoman Raona shared these concerns. Mayor Dunin did not support funding for a bikeway coordinator. He felt the bikeway issue should go to the ballot and he personally did not believe there was community support. Jim Merkle, 392 Pismo, supported practical projects and a quarter or half -time bike coordinator position. He felt there were many projects which the community did support that would not result in the loss of parking. He urged the council to recommit to the bikeway funding. Kevin Duff, 288 Price Street, also supported funding for the bikeway program. He expressed concern for the allocated funds which have not been spent. 14 City Council Minutes Page 3 Monday, May 13, 1991 - 7:00 p.m. Dave Romero . Public Works Director, continued his presentation with the land acquisition for Parking Garage No. 3. Councilwoman Rapes stated her preference to move this funding up to the 1993 -94 budget. Harry Watson. Transit Manager, reviewed the program to purchase two replacement buses for the City Transit System. 8:40 pm. Mayor Dunin declared a recess. 8S0 pm. City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present. Jim Stockton. Recreation Director, reviewed the Capital Improvement program for the General Recreation program. Dave Romero . Public Works Director, reviewed the swim center improvement projects. Councilwoman Pinard expressed concern for the. lack of shade on the periphery of the pool, the glare of the white paint, and the need for skid - proofing in the dressing rooms. On general consensus, staff was directed to report back on the costs of providing shade, non -skid flooring, and paint. Councilwoman Ragpa expressed her support for the high rate sand filtration and felt this project should have higher priority because of immediate cost savings. , On general consensus, staff directed to make high rate sand filtration a higher priority. COMMUNICATIONS COMM. 1 Councilwoman Raona reported on the Task Force Agreement reached concerning SB 2557 and County collection of jail booking fees and property tax administration fees meeting to be held Tuesday, May 14, 1991, at 9:00 a.m. for resolution. She encouraged the City Council to attend. COMM. 2 Councilman Reiss requested Council support to contribute $1,000 to a children at risk conference sponsored by the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission. Upon general consensus, Council concurred with the request and staff was directed to identify funding availability. COMM. 3 Councilwoman Pinard requested reaffirmation of City Council Policies to remove Advisory Body members who miss the allotted six regular committee meetings in a one year period. COMM. 4 Councilwoman Pinard requested an amendment to the Noise Ordinance to provide a 30 day use permit which automatically renews if there are no noise problems. No action was taken. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m. to Tuesday, May 14, 1991. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 6/4/91 CH Pam ogee, City CI By. arol Hoon. ReWding Secretary '