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Tuesday, December 14, 1993 - 7:00 PM
City Staff
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Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Diane Gladwell, City
Clerk; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Ken Hampian, Assistant
City Administrative Officer, Mike McCluskey, Public Works
Director; Bill Statier, Finance Director, John Moss, Utilities
Director; Mike Maramonte, Acting Recreation Director, Gary
Henderson, Water Division Manager
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Don Smith. 1111 Vista Lago, stated that the ground water acquisition and retention needed more
emphasis, as well as Nacimiento.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. SURPLUS PROPERTY (File No. 165)
Council considered declaring certain vehicles, copiers and printers as surplus city property and
authorizing disposal by sale at public auction (continued from 12/7/93).
Council discussed stretching the life span of equipment, tracking repair orders and maintenance for
equipmerrL
Moved by Romero /Rama to adopt Resolution No. 8251 declaring equipment as surplus property;
motion carried (3-2, Council Member Settle and Mayor Pinard voting no).
2. COUNCIL POLICIES & PROCEDURES (File No. 113)
Council considered adopting a new "Council Policies and Procedures" manual (continued from
1/20/93, 9/7/93, and 12/7/93).
Council discussed permitting individual Council Members to place items on the agenda and the
difficulties of the Communication period being very late in the evening.
Council expressed concerns about fairness and access to the agenda, and potential abuse as a result
of constituent pressure.
Moved by Raooa /Roalman to adopt Resolution No. 8252 as amended by the Mayor's memorandum
deleting Moment of Inspiration (from the order of business); motion carried (3-2, Council Member
Settle and Mayor Pinard voting no).
Moved by Pinard to alter the order the business on the agenda to provide Communications prior to
Business Items (general consent).
3. EMERSON SCHOOL BUILDINGS (File No. 727)
Council considered awarding a contract to Total Environmental Industries in the amount of $97,608
for demolition of buildings at the Emerson School site, 1341 Nipomo Street, transfer of $107,000 from
the Fire Station No. 1 project to a new account for the demolition project, and development of interim
uses for the property after demolition (continued from 10/5/93, 11/16/93 and 12/7/93).
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John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, reviewed the four staff recommendations, including the need
for a properly located permanent Recreation Administration building, determining the best uses for
the remainder of the Emerson School site and the need to demolish the existing school buildings.
Mike Maramonte. Interim. Recreation Director, recommended against utilizing another temporary
administration site for Recreation Administration, and urged the design of a permanent, properly
designed facility that would provide for deficiencies that the City currently has in their Recreation
facilities.
Council discussed the cost of rehabilitation of the current buildings.
Moved by Romero /Raooa to designate this entire block (Emerson School site) for recreational
purposes; motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Romero /Roalman to award the contract for demolition; motion carried (4-1, Council Member
Settle voting no).
Moved by Raooa /Romero to appoint a Council Subcommittee to work with staff (general consent).
Moved by Romero(Raooa to transfer $107,000 from the Fire Station No. 1 project account to a new
account for the demolition project; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Settle voting no).
Moved by RaooafPinard to direct staff to prepare a calendar for the community recreational needs
study (general consent).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. SAUNAS RESERVOIR EXPANSION DRAFT EIR (File No. 517)
Council held a public hearing to consider the Salinas Reservoir Expansion Project Draft Environmental
Impact Report.
John Moss. Utilities Director, and Gary Henderson, Water Division Manager, reviewed the proposal
to install spillway gates, raising the water service for 19 feet.
Council discussed the loss of various trees.
Robert Ray, of Woodward, Clyde & Associates, discussed various impacts, mitigation measures and
alternatives, stating that they were working with various agencies including the County, the
Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Department of Fish and Game, and compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Council discussed the viability of barriers in Alamo Creek to protect the red - legged frog. Staff stated
that Fish and Game would review it and would be required to sign off on the recommendation.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
Dr. David Chipoina, from the California Native Plant Society, stated that the 1 -1 tree mitigation was
not adequate, and recommended a program that insured the success at the sapling tree level. He
recommended retaining the ratios of various species of trees, proper identification of growing areas
to ensure survival, and recommended against 15 gallon replacements, stating that acorns had a better
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survival rate after seven years. He stated that the anaerobic overturn of water in the dam could be
a factor with the new depth, that could result in fish kills.
David Morrow. Chorro Street, urged the adoption of the CalTrans standard, which is one tree for each
Inch in trunk diameter.
Phil Ashley. 1586 La Cita Court, stated that the riparian vegetation downstream was not adequately
covered by the EIR, and urged a monitoring program for five years to ensure the riparian eco-system.
Orson Law. Estelito Court, stated they had implemented a river watch program for private landowners
In the Salinas River planning area and expressed concerns about ground water recharge,
reenforcernent of riparian vegetation, salt water intrusion, and wetlands.
Rolf Monteen. Bullock Lane and Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission for the County of San
Luis Obispo, urged mitigation efforts in other areas where oaks are threatened, and efforts to protect
threatened mature oaks.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Rappa /Settle to receive report and public testimony; motion carried (5-0).
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMA. It was suggested that Council Member Rappa and Mayor Pinard serve as the
subcommittee for the future recreation facility (at the Emerson School site); consensus.
t 1:35 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned
the meeting to Thursday, December 16, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. K��4&a(IL APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 1/25/94
R. Gla well, i Clerk
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MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
THURSDAY,. DECEMBER 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 Romero, Bill Roalman,
Vice -Mayor Allen K. Settle, and Mayor Peg Pinard
Absent: None
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