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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/09/1993MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1993 - 9:00 AM CONFERENCE ROOM - CITY /COUNTY LIBRARY - 995 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice -Mayor Bill Roaiman Absent: Mayor Peg Pinard City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Diane Gladweil, City Clerk; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Bill Statler, Finance Director, Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Ann Slate, Personnel Director PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD There were no public comments. STUDY SESSION 1. ANNUAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE WRAP -UP Council Members and staff reported and shared information on educational sessions attended during the Annual League of California Cities Annual Conference. Topics discussed were Geographical Information Systems (GIS), property tax negotiations, community involvement, housing element Issues, state and federal mandates, CEOA revisions, Brown Act revisions, Information Kiosks, the Kettering Foundation Study, public participation, personnel issues, and planning issues. A video entitled 'Heart of the City' was shared that will be used for public service announcement on cable TV. 10:30 AM Council Member Settle left the meeting. 2. WATER RECLAMATION PROJECT - DRAFT EIR (File No. 521) Council considered appropriating funds in the amount of $65,000 from the Water Fund to the Water Reclamation Project for contract services in support of the preparation of an EIR (continued from 10/26/93). Dave Pierce. Water Projects Manager, and John Moss. Acting Utilities Director, reviewed the project. Council discussed major issues including water rights, off -site storage, uses for the water, and emdronmentat report costs. City Council Meeting Tuesday, November 9, 1993 - 9:00 AM Page 2 Moved by Romero /Reaps to approve appropriation of funds; and approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement No. A- 83 -93-CC with Stetson Engineers, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $30,000 for hydrologic services; motion carried (3 -0-2, Council Member Settle and Mayor Pinard absent). 3. INFORMATION ISSUES Council considered issues relating to the City's remote access policy and long -range information systems master planning. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, expressed concerns about hap - hazard growth and recommended an information services master plan. Diane Gladwell, City Clerk, supported providing Council Members computers to facilitate equal access to information. Bill Statler, Finance Director, expressed concerns about the ability to support computers for Council Members. After discussion, moved by Romero /Roalman to continue this Item to date uncertain; motion carried (3 -0-2, Council Member Settle and Mayor Pinard absent). 11:45 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Vice -Mayor Roalman adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, November 9, 1993 at 7:OOPRI APPROVED BY COUNCIL 1/18/94 Dj ne R. Gladwell,67dy Clerk DRG:cm MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1993 - 7:00 PM CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice -Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: None City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Diane Gladwell, City City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, November 9, 1993 - 7:00 PM ' Clerk; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Bob Neumann, Fire Chief, Jim Gardiner, Police Chief PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD There were no public comments. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Settle /Rama to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended; motion carried (5-0). C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES Council considered the minutes of: Tuesday, September 21, 1993 at 7:00 PM; Tuesday, October 5, 1993 at 7:00 PM; and Tuesday, October 12, 1993 at 7:00 PM Moved by Settle /Raooa to waive oral reading and approve minutes; motion carried (5-0). BUSINESS ITEMS 1 1. ECONOMIC STRATEGY TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS Council considered the recommendations of the Economic Strategy Task Force (ESTF). Charlie Fruit. Chair of the ESTF, introduced members: David Blaine (not present), Lauren Brown, Bob Davis (not present), Anne Dinshaw (not present), Valerie Endres, Bert Forbes, Carol Garsten, Greg Hind (not present), Harold Miossi, Mike Multari, Ray Nordquist, Dominic Perello, Wanda Strassburg, and Pat Veesart. He described the background of the task force including the reasons to define a proactive program. Lauren Brown explained the guiding principles the ESTF utilized. Charlie Fruit summarized the recommendations which were segregated into topics including government, retail and commercial, tourism, industry, education, transportation, geography and neighborhoods, and housing. Pat Veesart presented a minority report, stating that he was not in agreement on three issues: 1) to hire an Economic Stability Coordinator, 2) Central Coast Mall expansion; and 3) the Auto Center expansion. Charlie Fruit thanked all members of the task force. Don Hubbard. 153 Broad Street, encouraged adoption of the recommendation. Greg Moms. 1122 Laurel Lane, supported the adoption of the recommendations and the use of the Economic Stability Coordinator. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, November 9, 1993 - 7:00 PM Carol Florence, representing the Business Coalition, urged the creation of an Economic Stability Coordinator position and read a letter from Rosetti Company urging adoption. Ned R000way. 1012 Pacific, reviewed a variety of issues and urged the hiring of a professional. Andrew Merriam, 1350 Marsh Street, expressed gratitude the ESTF, urged streamlining of the Architectural Review Commission, and an integrated effort at Implementation. Loma Brown. President of the League of Women Voters, Box 4210, San Luis Obispo, expressed concerns that the ESTF efforts were duplicative and confusing in relation to the general plan update process and urged that the update be dearly assigned with an organization chart, and completed as soon as possible. She urged acceptance, then the scheduling of hearings for more public discussion, and stated their support of various recommendations. John Cribb representing the San Luis Obispo Board of Realtors, 790 Islay, expressed amazement at the consensus reached and supported moving expeditiously. Gordon Jackson. 1750 Perfumo Canyon Road, urged adoption including the Economic Stability Coordinator. Dave Garth. 1046 San Luis Drive and Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the recommendations stating that they were well balanced. He stated the business community would not be able to afford to hire an Economic Stability Coordinator. Steve Barasch, 225 Prado Road #H, spoke about the economic forecast showing the creation of jobs diminishing, the jobs housing imbalance; and urged adoption. Don Smith. 1111 Vista Lago, expressed concerns about water issues being excluded in the report, the cost to the community of developing water sources, and urged the purchase of the Dalidio property to ensure a water supply for the City. Gary Fowler, 777 Mill Street, urged the downsizing of parking staff and the elimination of parking meters in the downtown and the elimination of the utility tax in the business community. Gary Felsman, 2234 Santa Ynez, urged the incorporation of the Rocky Mountain Institute studies in the General Plan and long -term goals rather than 'quick fixes'. Dick Cleeves. President of the Business Improvement Association (BIA), 670 Higuera, urged the utilization of the BIA's structure as a model for Economic Stability Coordinator position and urged Immediate action. Maggie Cox, representing the San Luis Obispo Association of Manufacturers and Distributors, 270 Foothill Blvd., endorsed the report and summarized impacts of the manufacturers group on the economy. Patti Johnstone. 2025 Fixlini, stated she was impressed by the cohesiveness of the document and was encouraged by the vision. Keith Evans. 375 Foothill, spoke against annexation of land while buildings were vacant, supported , the courting of environmentally friendly businesses, and spoke against the development of a Costco store, stating that the employees could not afford to live in town. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, November 9, 1993 - 7:00 PM Men Evans. 375 Foothill, spoke against a paid Economic Stability Coordinator and the development of a Costco store. Bill Thorns. 1663 Colina Court, spoke in support of the document, including the Economic Stability Coordinator position. Mark Brazil. 1343 Marsh Street, spoke in support of hiring a Economic Stability Coordinator to ensure the long term expansion and attraction of appropriate businesses. Charles Senn, 2840 El Cerrito Court, urged the adoption of the recommendations. Cynthia Bosche. San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the minority report, and urged a seminar conducted by the Rocky Mountain Institute before decisions were made. Dick Knox. 2065 Skylark, expressed his appreciation of the ESTF's work, stating that it was much shorter and much higher quality than other communities. Dodie Williams. 438 Woodbridge, urged the adoption of the recommendations including the hiring of an Economic Stability Coordinator. 9:09 PM Mayor Pinard declared a recess. 9:33 PM City Council reconvened; all Council Members present. Council expressed sincere appreciation for the remarkable work of the task force. They discussed future processes including prioritization and funding strategies, transportation and housing impacts, structure and funding for the proposed Economic Stability Coordinator, retention of existing business, transfer of development rights, and incorporation into other City policies and processes. Moved by Romero/Raoaa to receive and conceptually endorse the recommendations; staff to return with report outlining a phasing and funding strategy with emphasis regarding the Economic Stability Coordinator position, working closely with the task force for that particular facet; Moved to amend the motion by Settle/Roaiman to replace °conceptually endorse° with *accept in concept; motion carried (5-0). Main motion carried as amended (5-0). Moved by Roalman /Settle to direct staff to return with funding of the Economic Stability Coordinator, considering public /private partnerships; motion carried (5-0). 2. OPEN SPACE ELEMENT (Fie No. 462) Council considered the General Plan Open Space Element (continued from 9/7/93, 9/21/93, 10/20/93, and 10/26/93). Moved by Raooa /Settle to continue this item to Tuesday, November 16, 1993 at 7:00 PM; motion 1 carried (5-0). City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, November 9, 1993 - 7:00 PM 1 11:03 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting. APPROVED BY COUNCIL 1/18/94 Is R. Gla well, y Clerk DRG:cm MINUTES CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1993 - 6:30 P.M. CITY HALL- COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, and Vice -Mayor Bill Roalman Absent: Mayor Peg Pinard 1 City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney Council discussed existing litigation (City of San Luis Obispo vs. Miller, Walter, et al.). Vice-Mayor Roalman adjourned to regular meeting. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Roalman, Allen K. Settle, Vice -Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: None