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CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1996 - 6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM, 995 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman, Vice Mayor
Dodie Williams, and Mayor Allen Settle
City Staff
Present: Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; John Dunn, City Administrative Officer;
Wendy George, Asst. to CAO; Ann Slate, Personnel Director; Ken Hampian,
Assistant City Administrative Officer
City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.68
Agency Negotiators: Ken Hampian, Wendy George, Richard Bolanos
Employee Organization: San Luis Obispo Firefighters' Association
7:00 P.M. Mayor Settle declared a recess to convene in open session in the Library Community
Room, where a public report of the action taken in closed session was to be given.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1996 - 7:00 P.M.
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM - 995 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman, Vice Mayor
Dodie Williams, and Mayor Allen Settle
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney;
Bonnie Gawf, City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer;
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance
Director; Ann Slate, Director of Personnel; John Moss, Utilities Director;
Mike McCluskey; Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation
Director, Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manager; Neil Havlik, Natural
Resources Manager; Jeff Hook, Associate Planner; Wendy George,
Management Analyst; Jane McVey, Economic Development Manager.
Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, reported that tonight's closed session was cancelled.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
PC7. Dennis Schmidt, 396 Buckley Road, presented written materials to the Council and spoke
regarding the Avila Ranch and zoning issues associated with the property.
PC2. Roland Maddalena.1329 Broad Street, spoke regarding the industrial development potential
of the Avila Ranch, stating that the zoning should be changed to accommodate the
potential.
PC3. Ken Nelson spoke regarding the potential development of the Avila property, stating that
it would be a good location for his business.
PC4. Ida Gardner. 7144 Orcutt Road, an owner of the Avila property, stated that the Avila Ranch
land is no longer prime agricultural land, as it has changed over the years, and the zoning
should be changed to accommodate industrial uses.
Mayor Settle stated that Council should have a chance to read the material presented by
Mr. Schmidt and bring the matter back to oral communications on October 22, 1996.
PC5. Michael Seitz, 112 Cerro Romauldo, spoke of the critical need for more youth soccer fields
and asked the City to consider the Cal Poly sports field proposal. .
PC6. Diane Hull voiced objection to a City brochure on Measure 0 which she said was not an
unbiased analysis of the issue.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Settle noted that Council Members had requested that Item C6 be removed from the consent
agenda for a continuance. He also noted proposed amendments to the minutes, and Council
concurred with the changes.
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Mayor Settle opened the floor for public comment on consent items.
C10. Gary Fowler, 777 Mill Street, asked Council to table Item C10 because he did not wish to see
$1 added to vehicle registration fees, and that the amount could be raised at a later date.
Captain Joe Phillips, 675 California Blvd., California Highway Patrol, spoke in support of installing
call boxes and said that they enhance safety.
Pete Rogers, SLOCOG, spoke in favor of installing call boxes, and cited a survey indicating that
76% of residents are in favor and 18% opposed to the proposed program.
After discussion, Council Members concurred that call boxes were a worthwhile program and that
the cost is minimal.
Moved by Romero/Smith to approve the Consent Agenda, Item C1 as amended and excepting Item
C6, as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried (5 -0).
Moved by Romero/Williams to continue Item C6 to November 19th; motion carried (4 -1, Roalman
opposed).
C1.. —COUNCIL MINUTES
Council considered the minutes of:
Thursday, September 12, 1996 at 11:30 A.M.;
Tuesday, September 17, 1996 at 6:30 P.M.; and
' Tuesday, September 17, 1996 at 7:00 P.M.
Moved by Romero/Smith to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carried
(6-0)•
C2. ENHANCED PROMOTIONAL FUNDS (File No. 1041)
Council considered Promotional Coordinating Committee recommendations to spend $8,500 of
Enhanced Promotional Funds to purchase special parade route barricades, and $3,000 on a pilot
program to extend the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center hours of operation on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday evenings during the months of April, May and June, 1997.
Moved by Romero /Smith to approve PCC recommendations and authorize the Mayor to execute an
amendment to the contract with the Chamber of Commerce to extend Visitor Center hours; motion
carried (5 -0).
C3. LEAGUE CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS (File No. 362)
Council considered the resolutions to be considered during the Annual Business Meeting at the
Annual League of California Cities Conference to be held October 13th through 15th in Anaheim.
Moved by Romero/Smith to authorize voting delegate to support the resolutions as submitted
unless Council provides alternate direction; motion carried (5 -0).
C4. COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLATIONS (File No. )
Council considered directing staff to cancel the regular City Council meetings of October 15, 1996
and November 5, 1996 and scheduling meetings on October 22, 1996 and November 6, 1996.
Moved by Romero/Smith to direct staff to cancel and reschedule meetings; motion carried (5 -0).
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C5. FEE WAIVER (File No. 109)
Council considered a request by Friends of the San Luis Obispo Adobes to waive application fee 1
for Administrative Use Permit application to allow use of the City-owned Simmler /Canet adobe by
the Friends for organization meeting purposes.
Moved by Romero/Smith to approve waiver of application fee; motion carried (5 -0).
C6. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (File No. 463)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending various sections of the Zoning
Regulations in order to implement policies of the 1994 Land Use Element of the General Plan.
(Continued from 9117196.)
Moved by Romero/Williams to continue the item to November 19,1996 meeting; motion carried (4 -1,
Roalman opposed).
C7. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT - BED & BREAKFAST INNS (File No. 463)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations relating
to Bed and Breakfast Inns that implement policies of the 1994 Land use Element of the General
Plan. (Continued from 9117196.)
Moved by Romero /Smith to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1311; motion carried (5 -0).
C8. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING - 355 PACIFIC STREET (File No. 463)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the zoning map to allow large
offices in a proposed new building at 355 Pacific Street. (Continued from 9117196.)
Moved by Romero/Smith to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1312; motion carried (5 -0).
C9. CREEK CLEAN -UP DAY (File No. 502)
Council considered supporting the City's co- sponsorship to the Creek Clean -Up Day event
sponsored by the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County and the Central Coast Salmon
Enhancement, Inc.
Moved by Romero/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8584 supporting Creek Clean -Up Day on October
12, 1996; motion carried (5 -0).
C10. FREEWAY SERVICE AUTHORITY (File No. 1141)
Council considered the creation of a Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) to install
call boxes on State highways in San Luis Obispo County.
Moved by Romero/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8585 supporting the creation of a SAFE in San
Luis Obispo County; motion carried (5 -0).
C11. RFP FOR BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT (File No. 97 -22)
Council considered a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Management and Disposal /Reclamation of
Biosolids in the amount of $105,000 annually.
Moved by Romero/Smith to approve and authorize the CAO to award a contract if selected proposal
is within the approved budget; motion carried (5 -0).
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C12. FINAL MAP APPROVAL - TR 1885 (File No. 410)
' Council considered giving Final Map approval for Tract 1885, an airspace condominium conversion
of 16 existing professional offices in one building located at 1411 Marsh Street.
Moved by Romero/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8586 approving the Final Map for Tract 1885;
motion carried (5 -0).
C13. STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (File No. 96 -05E)
Council considered plans and specifications for "Storm Drain Improvement Project: El Cerrito/Flora
Easement," Specification No. 96 -05E.
Moved by Romero/Smith to approve plans and specifications, authorize staff to advertise for bids,
and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the budget;
motion carried (5 -0).
C14. LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (File No. 301)
Council considered a legal services agreement with Donald H. Maynor for street light acquisition.
Moved by Romero /Smith to approve and authorize the CAO to execute the agreement estimated to
cost $18,000 without complications; motion carried (5 -0).
C15. IMPACT FEE WAIVER- PRADO DAY CENTER (File No. 1046)
' Council considered the intention to waive water and sewer impact fees for the Prado Day Center
(Homeless Services Center).
Moved by Romero /Smith to confirm intention to waive fees; motion carried (5 -0).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
CLR1. Mayor Settle reported on a meeting of the Mayor's Youth Task Force, which focused on the
issue of prevention of the use of drugs and alcohol. He stated that the Task Force was
unanimous in a vote to recommend to Cal Poly University opposition to the issuance of a
liquor license to any business on campus. Mayor Settle said that he had reported this
stance to the SCLC.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PERSONNEL RULES & REGULATIONS (File No. 623)
Council held a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Personnel Rules and Regulations
regarding disciplinary action for exempt employees that is compatible with maintaining their
exemption from overtime as provided for in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA).
Ann Slate, Director of Human Resources, presented the staff report, explaining the primary purpose
of the proposed amendment is to conform the City's rules and regulations to FSLA requirements.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
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After discussion, moved by Romero/Smith to introduce Ordinance No. 1313 to print amending the
Personnel Rules and Regulations; motion carried (5 -0).
2. MAINO /GUIDETTI OPEN SPACE PROPERTY ACQUISITION (File No. 168)
Council held a public hearing to consider the acquisition of real property interests in: (1) the Maino
Brothers' property at an agreed purchase price of $950,000, subject to the grant of a conservation
easement on the property to the Land Conservancy and other conditions, and (2) a conservation
easement on the Guidetti Ranch (west portion) at an agreed purchase price of $400,000, subject
to conditions.
Ken Hampian, Assistant CAO, presented the staff report, summarizing the policies and financial
plan goals set by City Council over the years. He referred to the City's Land Use Policy, and
"Saving Special Places" report, stating that the recommended action would support those policies
Ray Belknap, Land Conservancy, gave a slide presentation providing a pictorial representation of
the properties under consideration.
Neil Havlik, Natural Resources Manager, reviewed the basis for the recommendation and explained
the terms of the Maino property purchase and the conservation easement on the Guidetti property.
John Dunn, CAO, made closing statements and recommended the acquisitions.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Penny Rappa, 3993 Hollyhock Way, spoke in favor of both acquisitions.
Gary Felsman, 2234 Santa Ynez Ave., spoke in support of the acquisitions. 1
Diane Hull, 4485 Southflower Way, spoke in opposition to the two transactions, stating that neither
property was identified as a high priority in the "Saving Special Places" Report.
Michael Sullivan spoke in favor of the acquisitions.
Larry Pennington spoke in opposition to both transactions.
Lance Parker, 847 Columbine Court, stated that he is in favor of acquiring open space without
raising taxes and outlined concerns regarding the Maino and Guidetti acquisitions.
David Chipping. 999 Pismo Ave., Los Osos, spoke in favor of the acquisitions for preservation of
habitat.
John Ewan spoke in favor of the Maino and Guidetti purchases.
Brad Schram, Arroyo Grande, spoke in support of the acquisitions and endorsed the staff report.
LaVeme Schneider, 1356 Marsh Street, spoke in opposition of the purchases, stating that she has
concerns regarding the cost of the properties, maintenance, removing them from City tax rolls.
Ray Belknap. Land Conservancy, clarified issues regarding Transfer Development Credits on the
Maino property, stating that the easement does not transfer the credits and they stay with the land
owner.
Marty Tangeman spoke in support of the acquisitions.
Lauren Brown, 7 Chipparosa, spoke In support of the transactions.