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Home My WebLink About11/04/19971 L_J CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4,1997- 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Allen Settle City Staff Present: Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Paul LeSage, Director of Parks & Recreation; Neil Havlik, Natural Resources Manager City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issues: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Real Property Negotiations regarding potential sports field sites - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8. Properties: Damon - Garcia Property Martinelli Property Pereira Property Negotiating Parties: City of San Luis Obispo: Paul LeSage, Ken Hampian Negotiation: Whether to proceed with negotiations CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Real Property Negotiations regarding potential Multi - Modal Transportation Center sites - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8. Properties: Guidetti Property Union Pack Railroad Property Negotiating Parties City of San Luis Obispo; Mike McCluskey Negotiation: Whether to proceed with negotiations Council took no actions during closed sessions regarding real estate negotiations for Youth Athletic Fields and a Muki-Modal Transportation Center, and negotiations are ongoing. 7:00 P.M. Mayor Settle declared a recess to convene in open session in the Council Chamber, where a public report of the action taken in closed session was to be given. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 11118197 BLG:dr /1110- nnie L. Gav#,,'Cqj'CIeFk MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4,1997- 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET , SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor Bill Roalman, 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 Staffer, Finance Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Ann Slate, Director of Personnel; John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey; Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director, Dave Elliott, Administrative Analyst; Harry Watson, Transit Manager CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Jorgensen reported on the closed sessions regarding real estate negotiations for Youth Athletic Fields and a Multi Modal Transportation Center, stating that negotiations are ongoing. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD PC7. Todd Miller, 1953 Chorro Street, stated that the underground drilling for fiber optics in his neighborhood caused extensive damage to the sidewalks and his driveway. He said the contractors will not take responsibility for the damage. Council directed staff to work with the contractors to investigate the situation and report back. PC2. Paula Carr. Alta Vista Neighborhood, asked that an item be placed on the agenda for November Ile to hear neighborhood concerns regarding the parking garage being constructed by Cal Poly. She asked Council to consider endorsement of the neighborhood's position on the garage. Council Members noted that the 181' is a full agenda, asked Ms. Carr to submit her request in writing by November 18"', and directed staff to agendize the matter for the December 2, 1997 meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Vice Mayor Roalman requested that item C2 be removed from the consent calendar for discussion. Moved by Smith/Romero to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried (5 -0). C1. COUNCIL MINUTES Council considered the minutes of Tuesday, October 21, 1997. Moved by Smith/Romero to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carved C2. LEASE OF SURPLUS VEHICLE (File No. 165) City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, November 4,1997- 7:00 p.m. Council considered an agreement to lease a surplus police vehicle to the City of Maricopa. Vice Mayor Roalman asked if there would be mileage limitations imposed on the leased vehicle and if there was another way to use the vehicle within the City. He said he does not support giving the vehicle to another community. Police Chief Gardiner clarified that the full $3,000 value would be recovered by the expiration of the lease. Finance Director Staffer clarified the policy for disposing of surplus vehicles. After discussion, moved by Williams/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 8735 approving tease agreement. Council Member Romero asked for modification to the contract to ensure that the full $3,000 value would paid to SLO under any circumstances. Council Member Williams and Council Member Smith agreed to the amendment; motion carried (5 -0). C3. MOLINA ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (File No. 463) Council considered of giving final passage to an ordinance changing the zoning regulations to allow. emergency medical services, up to 3,500 square feet in floor area, in Neighborhood Commercial (C -N) zones. Moved by Smith/Romero to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1328; motion carved (5 -0). C4. FINANCIAL ADVISOR SERVICES (File No. 201) ' Council considered approving an agreement with Fieidman, Rolapp & Associates to provide Financial Advisor Services and amending the Financial Plan policies regarding independent disclosure counsel. Moved by Smith/Romero to approve and authorize Mayor to execute the agreement, and adopt a Resolution No. 8736 amending the financial Plan policies; motion carried (5 -0). C5. BOND COUNSEL SERVICES (File No. 201) Council considered approving an agreement with Jones Hail to provide Bond Counsel Services. Moved by Smith /Romero to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; motion carved (5 -0). C6. HIGUERA STREET BRIDGE DESIGN SERVICES (File No. 93 -67B) Council considered approving an award to Martin & Kane, Inc. in the amount of $527,767 for Environmental and Design Services for the Higuera Street Bridge, Specification No. 93 -07B. Moved by Smith /Romero to approve contract and appropriate $10,000 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund and $40,000 in grant revenue and move it to project account; motion carried (5 -0). C7. SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY FUNDING REQUEST (File No. 821) ICouncil considered a funding request for use of School District property by youth activities. Moved by Smith/Romero to approve the addition of $32,000 to the Rents and Leases budget to compensate for the use of San Luis Coastal Unified School District Facilities for the youth programs of the Sun and Fun and Youth Sports; motion carried (5 -0). City Council Meeting Tuesday, November 4,1997- 7:00 p.m. APPOINTMENT Al. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE (File No. 123) Page 3 Council considered an appointment to the Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC) to fill a vacancy. Moved by Smith /Settle to appoint Amy Kardel to fill an unexpired term ending 3131198 and thank Alice Loh for her contribution to the committee; motion carried (5 -0). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS CLR1. Council Member Williams attended the BIA executive committee meeting this morning. She reported on upcoming events, including work days, holiday activities, and a May 8"' La Fiesta luncheon at Mission Plaza. CLR2. Council Member Romero reported on the Facilities Planning Committee meeting for the PAC, stating that the PAC has been very successful and that Cal Poly has agreed to pay to install acoustical "clouds ". CLR3. Vice Mayor Roaiman reported that a subcommittee of the seven SLO County cities has completed a review of alternative means for funding roads and concluded that a tax measure is not feasible at this time because of the required two- thirds majority vote. He further reported that, under the direction of the Student Housing Task Force, Gordon Chong & Associates is conducting a feasibility study of building additional on campus housing. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ZONING MAP CHANGE - 3550 BROAD (File No. 463) Council held a public hearing to consider a zoning map change from Service Commercial, with a Planned Development (C -S-PD) to Service Commercial (C -S) for an 11 -acres site at the southeast comer of Capitolio and Broad Street; Vons Markets, applicant. Community Development Director Jonas presented the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing, and having no requests to speak, closed the public hearing. After discussion, moved by Williams /Romero to introduce Ordinance No. 1329 changing the zoning from C-S -PD to C-S; motion carried (5 -0). 2. YELLOW CAB CERTIFICATE REVOCATION (File No. 546) This item continued to Tuesday, December 2, 1997 by the unanimous consensus of the Council. 3. 1997 -98 STATE & FEDERAL TRANSIT GRANTS (File No. 549) Council held a public hearing to consider State and Federal Transit Grants for 1997 -98 and Federal Program of Projects for 1997 -98. 1 Public Works Director McCluskev introduced Dave Elliott, who presented the staff report. At Council's request, Transportation Manager Watson stated that the most recent purchases have been smaller busses and that the largest busses are scheduled to be sold as surplus. I City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, November 4,1997- 7:00 p.m. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing, and having no' requests to speak, closed the public hearing. After discussion, moved by Smith/Williams tot) adopt Resolution No. 8737 approving the 1997 -98 Annual Claim for Local Transportation Funds in the amount of $863,509; 2) adopt Resolution No. 8738 authorizing Public Works to apply for a grant from the Federal Transit Administration in the amount of $1,068,900; 3) reinstate a $40,000 capital project to purchase a new radio system for SLO Transit; 4) approve a $50,000 capital project for ongoing capital bus maintenance; and, 5) approve amendments which will bring the 1997 -98 budget into conformance with anticipated revenues and expenses; motion carried (5 -0). There were no communications items. COMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS ITEMS 4. MANAGEMENT OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY (File No. 165) Council considered of amending the Municipal Code providing for the disposition of unclaimed bicycles and toys, and bringing Section 3.32.020, regarding the time period within which unclaimed property may be sold at public auction, into compliance with State law. Police Chief Gardiner presented the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the floor to public comment, and having no requests to speak, returned discussion to the Council. After discussion, moved by Williams /Smith to introduce Ordinance No. 1330 amending Chapter 3.32 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code; motion carried (5-0). There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. to Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 11118197 BG:dr 901nie L. Gawf ity erk