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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/09/1993City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, June 8, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. BUSINESS ITEMS �I 3. COST ALLOCATION PLAN FOR 1992 -93 (File No. 233) Council considered the cost allocation plan for 1992 -93 as a basis for subsequent reimbursement to the General Fund from the Enterprise Funds (continued from 6/2/93). Moved by Settle /Roalman to continue this item to Wednesday, June 9, 1993 without further public notice; motion carried (5-0). COMMUNICATIONS There were no communications. 11:10 P.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess to closed session regarding existing litigation (Lambing vs. City of San Luis Obispo, Los Osos Valley Associates vs. City of San Luis Obispo, and Porter vs. City of San Luis Obispo); and personnel matters. 11:35 P.M. City Council reconvened; all Council Members present. Council reported action taken; Lambing vs. City of San Luis Obispo and Los Osos Valley Association vs. City of San Luis Obispo were continued to Wednesday, June 9, 1993 without further public notice; no action was taken regarding personnel matters and Porter vs. City of San Luis Obispo. 11:37 P.M. there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting to Wednesday, June 9, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 7/6/93 u i e R. GI dwell, ity Clerk DRG:cm MINUTES STUDY SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice - Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: None I City Council Meeting Wednesday, June 9, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. ' City Staff Page 2 Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Diane Gladwell, City Clerk; Ken Hamplan, Assistant City Administrative Officer, Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD There were no public comments. COUNCIL UAISON REPORTS C.L.R.1. Council Member Rauaa thanked Vice -Mayor Roalman and Council Member Settle for their support in opposing extensions of transportation services at the Council of Governments (COG). In the future, there will be no extension of services outside San Luis Obispo County without a unanimous vote of the COG. Council discussed the use of TDA funds and estimated a cost to San Luis Obispo of $13,000 to fund a route to Santa Maria. A request to agendize and approve San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) agendas prior to SLORTA votes was made. 1 BUSINESS ITEMS 1. AIRPORT AREA ANNEXATION (File No. 463) Council considered implementing a City policy to incrementally annex the properties at the southern edge of the City commonly referred to as the Airport Area. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, stated the objective was to hear from the property owners prior to the Local Area Formation Commission ( LAFCO). Keith Gurnee, representing RRM Design Group and the airport area property owners, stated they had unanimously endorsed the concept plan for the airport area and the Board of Supervisors and City Council had approved it in 1988/89 as a work program. The owners applied to expand the powers to supply water to the County Service Area (CSA) 22 with LAFCO and the hearing would be on June 18, 1993. He then reviewed Council direction that was requested by the Airport Area Property Owners, which was submitted as an exhibit. Council discussed infrastructure costs and the ability of the City to provide resources, concern with the land development south of the airport area, the request from the Airport Area Property Owners to annex the entire area prior to the City obtaining the ability to service the area, and intensity of development. Steve Rehrio, a property owner, stated that it took three years to process the Cuesta building in the County and that City processes were quicker. The types of uses in the airport area would benefit the City and urged the City to annex or allow further development with LAFCO. City Council Meeting Page 3 Wednesday, June 9, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. Charles Senn. 2840 El Cerrito, urged the City not to oppose the granting of powers to CSA 22, that ' San Luis Obispo needed the area with infrastructure and amenities to compete with other cities to attract businesses. He stated the owners were committed to architectural review and City standards. Sherry Davis, representing the Chamber of Commerce, supported the annexation and incremental phased development of the area. She stated that water should be supplied upon annexation and urged incorporation of the annexation plan into the Land Use Element. Charlie Fruit, Chair of the Economic Strategy Task Force (ESTF), reviewed the position of the task force as annexing the entire area with provisions as outlined in their memorandum dated May 28, 1993. Richard Deblough an owner in the Margarita expansion area, stated that the Margarita area owners were also looking for a commitment from the Council and urged the City to annex as soon as possible. Rov Garcia. 547 Prado Rd., urged annexation. Dave Martindale, San Luis Obispo, stated owners had spent several hundred thousand dollars as CSA 22, and urged Council to proceed. Council discussed the cost of providing infrastructure, a phased approach to annexation, and the possibility of referendums. Council also discussed the Environmental Impact Report process and mitigation of unavoidable impacts, the development and agreement processes. 8:50 P.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess. 9:08 P.M. Council reconvened; all Council Members present. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, summarized the issues in front of Council including annexation prior to development, incremental annexation as opposed to whole annexation then incremental development, and the request before LAFCO to provide water to the area. Council discussed various issues including allowing CSA 22 to acquire water, then augmenting the City's water supply through annexation of the area, placing the annexation question in front of the voters, the costs and consequences of annexation and infrastructure support to the area, and public process and community support. Moved by Rapoa /Romero to conceptually endorse the initiation of steps necessary for the annexation process to incrementally develop property referred to as the airport area; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Settle voting no). Moved by Pinard /Roalman to adopt staff's recommendation with amendments as follows: Incorporate into the General Plan Land Use Element (LUE) update refined policies and goals for development of the Airport Area under City jurisdiction, including a specific program for lasFemental annexation arM > (i .0 eitienCei :....: :........................:.:::: tleYeiapr effl of, and provision of urban services to, properties within the Airport Area; I City Council Meeting Page 4 Wednesday, June 9, 1993 = 7:00 P.M. 2. Notify the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) of the City s continued opposition to modification of County Service Area 22 (CSA) to allow the CSA to provide water to include properties; 3. Work with the property owners, or their representatives, of appropriate properties within the CSA to develop a mutually satisfactory written agreement for implementation of the annexation program incorporated in the adopted LUE; . Airport Area Property Owners' Association acknowledges they will pay their share of costs of annexation, infrastructure, and services; and Include Economic Strategy Task Force's recommendation: "Concurrent with annexation, enter into a Memorandum of Agreement /contract with the County to assure that areas outside the City's sphere of influence, and under County control, will be retained as rural in character and inclusive of open space; areas within the City's sphere and under City control, will accommodate reasonable urban development, but will also include open space and greenbelts." Moved by Romero /Raooa to amend the motion to incorporate the deferral of staff recommendation #2 (notify the LAFCO of the City's continued opposition to modification of CSA 22 to allow CSA to provide water to include the properties); motion failed (2 -3, Council Member Settle, Vice -Mayor Roalman, and Mayor Pinard voting no). Motion carried without proposed amendment (4-1, Council Member Settle voting no). 1 10:32 P.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess. 10: 38 P.M. Council reconvened; all Council Members present. 2. 1993 -94 FINANCIAL PLAN & 1993 -94 BUDGET (File No. 233) Council considered the 1993 -95 Financial Plan and 1993 -94 Budget. (continued from 2/6/93, 2/9/93, 3/13/93, 6/2/93, and 6/8/93). Pat Veesart. San Luis Obispo, stated the Bicycle Coordinator had obtained grants totalling $120,000 for this City and, therefore, paid for the half time position; he urged retention for the half -time position. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, reviewed the staffing options presented to Council on June 8, 1993, and Council's direction to adopt option #2 (a full -time Transportation Assistant position, combining transit and bicycle programs, funded by Section 9 grants). Mike McCluskev. Public Works Director, made a firm commitment to support the Bicycle Program until grant funds were received. Council discussed issues relating to recruitment and workers compensation costs, computer expenses, and reducing expenditures. Phil Ashley. San Luis Obispo, expressed concern about City employees. Council discussed the ability to reprioritize for changing community needs. City Council Meeting Page 5 Wednesday, June 9, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. 3. COST ALLOCATION PLAN FOR 1992 -93 (File No. 233) Council considered the cost allocation plan for 1992 -93 as a basis for subsequent reimbursement to the General Fund from the Enterprise Funds (continued from 6/2/93 and 6/8/93). John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, stated that these figures would be incorporated into the budget. Bill Statler, Finance Director, reviewed the methodology utilized to apply direct and indirect costs. After discussion, moved by Settle /Romero to approve the cost allocation plan for 1992 -93; motion carried (5-0). COMMUNICATIONS COMMA. Council Member Raooa clarified that the Residents for Quality Neighborhoods (RON) request for parking maintenance district would be heard in October when Cal Poly students were in town. COMM.2. Council Member Romero asked staff for a report analyzing other locations available for the People's Kitchen. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, responded that the City would facilitate a new location. 11:52 P.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess to closed session to discuss existing litigation regarding Lambing vs. City of San Luis Obispo, Los Osos Valley Associates vs. City of San Luis Obispo, and employee negotiations. 12:28 A.M. City Council reconvened to open session and reported no action taken. 12:29 A.M. there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 7/6/93 is R. Gla wel , i Clerk FJRG:cm MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice - Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard