HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/04/1991MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JUNE 4,1991- 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present- Vice -Mayor Bill Roalman, Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss and
Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: None
City Stab
Present: Ken Hampian, Acting City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam
Voges, City Clerk-, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Ann McPike;
Personnel Director, Jim Gardiner, Police Chief, Dave Romero, Public Works Director;
Jim Stockton, Recreation Director, Deb Hossli, Administrative Analyst; Glen Matteson.
Associate Planner
PUBLIC COMMENT
P.C.I. Richie Ray Walker spoke of concerns cited by the County Air Resource Board Civil Engineering
,s regarding air quality in our area.
PRESENTATIONS
Police Chief Gardiner presented three citizen commendations on behalf of the City Council to Curtis Dean
Moore, Andre Westerhuis and Terry Lee Foster who witnessed or helped prevent a crime.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Roalman /Rappaa (5 -0), the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer with the exceptions of C -3, C-6, and C -7 as noted.
C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Moved by Roalman /Ranaa (5 -0), the following minutes were approved as amended:
Monday, May 6, 1991 at 7:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, May 7, 1991 at 7:00 p.m..
Monday, May 13, 1991 at 7:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, May 14, 1991 at 7:00 p.m., and
Monday, May 20, 1991 at 12:00 Noon.
C -2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES
Moved by Roalman/Rappa (5 -0), contract pay estimates and change orders approved and ordered paid as
recommended.
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C -3 CURB, GUTTER. AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS (File No. 533)
Council considered curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements where more than 50% of a block is already City
improved.
Dave Romero . Public Works Director, stated that a previously adopted resolution requires that staff bring to
Council's attention properties where more than 5091v of the frontage of a block had been improved, thereby
meeting the 1911 Act criteria for completion of improvements within a block. He provided an Exhibit A and
B indicating several streets where this had occurred.
Councilwoman Pinard pulled this item for discussion as she was concerned that no street trees were being
included with the sidewalk improvements.
After brief discussion, moved by Roalman /Ranpa (5 -0), to approve the staff recommendation to support curb,
gutter and sidewalk improvements as put forth in Exhibits A and B where more than 50% of the block is already
improved.
Moved by Rapp / Pinard (5 -0), staff directed to come back with options to incorporate trees in the 1911
properties, identify costs, and include input from the Tree Committee.
C4 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AMENDMENT (File No. 1042)
Moved by Roalman /Rapga, Resolution No. 6984 (5 -0) was adopted amending the by -laws of the Human
Relations Commission by changing their meeting time from 7:00 p.m. to 530 p.m. on the first Wednesday of
each month as recommended.
C -5 EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM (File No. 604)
Moved by Roalman /Rappa. Resolution No. 6985 (5 -0) was adopted establishing an Employee Suggestion Award
Program to become effective July 1, 1991, as recommended.
C-6 ELECTION CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS (File No. 326)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the City's Election Regulations (continued
from 4/3/91 and 5/21/91).
Moved by Roalman /Ranna to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1191 (4 -1 -0, Mayor Dunin voting no) as
recommended.
C -7 SANTA ROSA PARK RESTROOMS (File No. 812)
Council considered the Santa Rosa Park restroom replacement estimated to cost $50,015.
At the request of Councilwoman Pinard, and upon general consensus, this item was continued with direction
to staff to report back with additional alternatives (5 -0).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
C.L.I. Councilwoman Raoua reported on proposed County-wide development impact fees (see memorandum
dated May 31, 1991).
C.L.2. Vice Mayor Roalman reported that the County Water Advisory Committee will be meeting tomorrow
to discuss whether to support State water.
C13. Vice Mayor Roalman stated that Bill Hetland, the Utilities Director, would be making a presentation
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at the County Board of Supervisors meeting urging their support to Monterey County for Nacimiento water.
This would take place at tomorrows meeting as well.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 1991 -92 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION GRANT -IN -AID (File No. 1045)
Council held a public hearing to 1) consider the recommendations from the Human Relations Commission for
Grants -in -Aid funding and determine the appropriate level of City support for 1991 -92, and 2) adopt a
resolution authorizing stab to develop and execute agreements with each Grants -in -Aid recipient as outlined
in Exhibit "A" and inclusive of any modifications made by Council during the public hearing.
See Human Relations Commission Reserve (Item 2) for all discussion regarding 1991 -92 Human Relations
Commission Grants -in -Aid (Item 1).
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HRC
HRC
HRC
90/91
91/92
91/92
COUNCIL
AGENCY
ADOPTED
REQUESTS
RECOMM.
APPROVED
Ad Care Association
$ 2,000
$ 7,500
$ 2,000
$ 2,000
ALPHA
11500
1,000
1,000
1,000
American Red Cross
3,500
10,000
5,000
5,000
CCC for Sr. Citizens (1)
1,500
(2)
(2)
*RSVP
-0-
2,000
800
800
* Caring Callers
-0-
750
450
450
Camp Fire Girls
-0-
7,950
1,000
1,000
Casa Solana
4,000
10,000
4,500
4,500
Child Development Center
8,000
10,775
7,500
7,500
Children's Home Society (3)
1,500
-0-
-0-
-0-
Chris Jespersen Society
2,000
-0-
-0-
-0-
Easter Seals
1,000
3,500
1,200
1 200
EOC
(4)
(4)
(4)
* Family Planning
3,500
3,500
3,000
3,000
* Senior Health Screening
3,000
3,366
2,700
2,700
* Community Partners in Child Care
-0-
3,000
500
500
* Child Care Connection
-0-
4,000
500
500
Family Services Center
4,000
6,000
4,000
4,000
Food Bank Coalition
-0-
2 ,500
1,000
1,000
4-H Youth Program
1,600
7,100
1,000
1.000
Grass Roots II
-0-
11 ,360
3,450
3,450
Hospice
5,000
13,000
4,200
4.200
Hotline
3,000
5,000
3,100
3,100
Literacy Council
2,500
3,500
2,500
2.500
Long Term Care Ombudsman
1,750
1,750
1,500
1,500
Mental Health Association
4,000
6,500
4,000
4.000
National Council on Alcoholism
-0-
2,800
1,000
1,000
Rape Crisis
5 ,500
8,950
5,500
5,500
Salvation Army
13,500
25,000
12400
12.500
Women's Shelter
8,000
12,000
8,000
8,000
Poly Pals
650
750
500
500
Reserve
-0-
-0-
11000
6.000
TOTAL
$81,000
$173,551
$83,400
$88,400
See Human Relations Commission Reserve (Item 2) for all discussion regarding 1991 -92 Human Relations
Commission Grants -in -Aid (Item 1).
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2. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION RESERVE (File No. 1045)
Council held a public hearing to consider the allocation of Human Relations Commission's (HRC) $1500
reserve with the recommendation to approve the distribution of HRC reserve funds to Hotline ($500), Rape
Crisis ($500), and the Women's Shelter ($500) and authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute
agreements with the organizations.
Deb Hossli. Administrative Analyst, reviewed the agenda reports for Public Hearing Item Nos.1 and 2. She
requested Council hold a public bearing to consider the recommendations from the Human Relations
Commission for Grants -in -Aid funding and to determine the appropriate level of City support for 1991 -92,
thereafter to adopt a resolution authorizing staff to develop and execute agreements with each Grants -in -Aid
recipient as outlined In Exhibit °A" under Item No. l and inclusive of any modifications made by Council during
the public hearing; and Item No. 2 being the recommendation by the Human Relations Commission to
distribute HRC reserve funds to Hotline ($500), Rape Crisis ($500), and the Women's Shelter ($500) and
authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute agreements with those organizations as the money was part
of a reserve.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open on both Items 1 and 2.
Marian Wolf. Chairperson for the HRC, spoke in support of the recommended actions.
Anvov Pierce, with the Salvation Army, thanked the Council for their review and hopeful support of the
requests.
Polly Harriman, representing Hotline, spoke in support and thanked the Council.
Don Jacobs, with the Foodbank, also thanked the Council.
Pemmv Fowler, with Grass Roots, stated that they were in dire need of some type of grant funding in order to
pay their rent for this month and urged an increase in the requested amount.
Colleen Kramer, with Child Care Development, requested $1,500.
Andrew Shock, with Care Centers, spoke in support of the children's programs and urged support.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Roalman urged that the reserve be increased from $1,000 to $5,000.
Mayor Dunin requested that Hotline be increased from $3,100 to $5,000 and suggested that the reserve be
increased from $1,000 to $6,000.
After discussion, moved by Dunin /Pinard, to increase Hotline from $3,100 to $5,000 with $500 each to Rape
Crisis and Women's Shelter and increase the HRC reserve by $5,000.
After additional discussion, Councilwoman Pinard withdrew her second. Motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by Dunin /Reiss. Resolution No. 6986 was adopted authorizing staff to develop and execute Agreements
A- 33 -91 -CA through A- 59 -91-CA with Grants -in -Aid recipients as outlined in Exhibit "A ", including distribution
of the HRC reserve funds in the amount of $500 each to Hotline, Rape Crisis, and the Women's Shelter.
Motion carried unanimously; Councilwoman Rauna abstaining on the Child Development Center grant.
Moved by Mayor Dunin to increase the Human Relations Commission reserve fund by $4500 with a specific
designation to Hotline. Motion died for lack of a second.
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Moved by Mayor Dunin to increase the Hotline by $1,400. Motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by RaprA /Pinard.to allocate an additional $5,000 reserve with direction to the HRC to recommend
additional grants as appropriate and return to Council for final action. Motion carried (5 -0).
Moved by Mayor Dunin that staff be directed to work with the HRC prior to the HRC making its
recommendations to determine level of funding prior to reviewing grants. Motion died for lack of a second.
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY (File No. 168)
Council considered an exchange of property between the City of San Luis Obispo (Laguna Lake Municipal Golf
Course, 11175 Los Osos Valley Road) and Laguna Lake Mobile Estates (1801 Perfumo Canyon Road)
(continued from 5/7/91).
Mayor Dunin stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest.
Vice Mayor Roalman presiding.
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation
that Council adopt a resolution to approve the land exchange based on the findings and subject to conditions
in the resolution.
Dave Romero , Public Works Director, stated for the record that he owns property within the Laguna Lake
Mobilehome Park He then reported on the creek preservation and what would be involved in the exchange of
property
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Councilman Reiss was concerned with the possible maintenance problems.
Mike Pender, representing the mobilehome owners, spoke in support of the request.
LLovd Dietrich, resident in the Laguna Lake Mobilehome Park, did not want to see his tax dollars used for
this purpose.
Councilwoman Rantia stated she could agree with conceptual approval for supporting the exchange.
After discussion, moved by Ranoa /Roalman, to provide conceptual approval for the exchange of property and
direct staff to work with the property owner to reach acceptable conditions before subdivision approval. Formal
action to be continued to the July 2, 1991 meeting. Motion carried (3 -1 -1, Councilmember Reiss voting no.
Mayor Dunin absent).
Mayor Dunin returned to the dias.
8:35 p.m. Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
8:45. pm. City Council reconvened: all Councilmembers present.
4. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PUN (File No. 626)
Council considered updating the City's Affirmative Action Plan.
Ann McPike, Personnel Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council
' adopt a resolution updating the plan as recommended by the Affirmative Action Committee.
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Jiro Mon tez Chairman of the Affirmative Action Committee, spoke in support.
Dan Torrance with the Personnel Board, also spoke in support.
Stephen Vines, 1879 Brighton, Grover City, suggested some changes to the plan, but was pleased overall to see
it come before the Council.
Cheryl Vines was concerned that the City was using the 1980 Census as opposed to the 1990 Census. Staff
reassured her that when the 1990 Census became available, the plan would be updated.
After discussion, moved by Rappa /Pinard to adopt Resolution No. 6987 (5 -0) updating the.Affirmative Action
Plan of the City of San Luis Obispo with amendment on page 13 regarding the complaint procedure and other
minor amendments as discussed. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Roalman/Rappa (5 -0), that staff be directed to report back during the annual review of the program
regarding how department heads and supervisors have improved utilization of protected groups. Motion
carried unanimously.
5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RENOVATION AND REFURNISHING (File No. 192)
Council considered a budget amendment request for transferring $252,000 to the City Hall Renovation and
Refurnishing account.
Dave Romero Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council
approve the budget. amendment request for the refurbishing of the Community Development Department as
recommended in the staff report.
Councilman Reiss expressed concern about how much the City Hall remodeling projects had cost the City thus
far and was concerned that the price tag was somewhat steep.
Moved by Roalman/Rappa to approve the staff recommendation. Motion failed (2 -3 -0, Councilmembers Pinard,
Reiss and Mayor Dunin voting no).
After additional discussion, moved by Roalman /Rappa to approve the staff recommendation with all but the
furnishings in the amount of $135,000. Motion failed (2 -3 -0, Councilmembers Pinard, Reiss and Mayor Dunin
voting no).
After additional discussion and upon general concensus, staff directed to report back with a revised renovation
and refurnishing proposal at the time Council reviews the Civic Center proposal and include a revised
improvements priority list
6. LAND USE ELEMENT— ECONOMIC STUDY SCOPE (File No. 462)
Council considered the draft workscope for consultant preparation of an economic study for the General Plan
Land Use Element update.
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that
Council give direction to staff and the consultants concerning the draft scope and authorize the Mayor to
execute an agreement with Mundie & Associates incorporating the workscope and schedule, not to exceed cost
as may be directed by Council.
Councilwoman Pinard expressed concern about replicating much of this work which she felt had already been
done in- house.
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Council held general discussion about the timelines of the General Plan Land Use Element, when it would be
coming back and its costs.
After additional discussion, moved by Roalman /Pinard to direct staff to bring the draft LUE back to Council
rather than the Planning Commission for its review and with that to provide a revised time frame. Motion
carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS
No communications were offered by Council or staff.
11:05 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the
meeting to Thursday, June 6, 1991, at 1130 am.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 9 -17 -91
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ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Voges,
MINUTES
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1991 - 1130 A.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Present: Vice -Mayor Bill Roalman, Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss and
Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Ken Hampian, Assistant Administrative
Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, Dave Romero,
Public Works Director, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Bill Statler,
Finance Director, Ann McPike, Personnel Director, Jim Stockton, Recreation Director,
Bill Hetland, Utilities Director, Alison Lloyd; Administrative Analyst; Kim Condon,
Assistant City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENT
Myles O'Kelly. Los Osos Valley Road, urged the Council to support the proposed Bicycle Coordinator position
and to appropriate funds in the financial plan for more bicycle facilities.
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