HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/03/1998City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 3,1998 - 6:30 P.M.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3,1998- 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
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Council Members
Present: Council Members Bill Roalman, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor
Kathy Smith, 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, Jim
Gardiner, Police Chief; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; John Moss, Utilities
Director, Mike McCloskey; Public Works Director, Paul LeSage, Parks and
Recreation Director, Wendy George, Assistant to the CAO; Al Cablay, Public
Works Manager; Harry Watson, Transit Manager; Jeff Hook, Associate
Planner.
Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Christine Collie declaring February "Prevent
a Litter Month" and February 241 as "Spay Day USA." Ms. Collie presented lapel pins to the
Council Members.
Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Marie Garcia and John Battalino of the Center Point
Theater, declaring February as month of "Beyond Tolerance: Celebrating Diversity" and honoring
the 5001 anniversary of the publication of Anne Frank's Diary.
Mayor Settle presented a certificate of appreciation to Council Member Williams for her
work on the PAC Commission.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Jorgensen announced that the Council held a closed session to conference with labor
negotiator - Pursuant to Government Code $ 54957.6 - regarding the San Luis Obispo Firefighters'
Association.
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
PC1. Shelly Stanwyck, Governmental Affairs Director of SLO Chamber, asked Council if they
would schedule time at a future meeting so the Chamber of Commerce could give a brief
presentation on the new " Vision of San Luis Obispo Economic Future" brochure. Council
directed staff to work with the Chamber to schedule a presentation.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by SmithWilliams 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, January 13, 1998 @ 6:30 p.m.;
Tuesday, January 13,1998 @ 7:00 p.m.;
Tuesday, January 20,1998 @ 6:30 p.m.
Moved by SmithWilliams to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carried
(5 -0).
C2. ADVISORY BODY HANDBOOK (File No. 123)
Council considered revisions to the Advisory Body Handbook.
Moved by Smith Williams to adopt Resolution No. 8759 revising the Advisory Body Handbook;
motion carried (5 -0).
C3. RAILROAD BICYCLE PATH BUDGET AMENDMENT (File No. 90 -98)
Council considered the transfer of $10,000 from the Minor Bicycle Projects account to the Railroad
Bicycle Path Phase I construction account bringing the new project budget to a total of $415,000.
Moved by SmithWilliams to approve transfer of funds; motion carried (5 -0).
C4. ABATEMENT HEARING - NOTICE OF INTENT (File No. 722)
Council considered setting a public hearing on March 17,1998 regarding public nuisance
abatement at 663 Church Street; motion carried (5 -0).
Moved by Smith/Williams to adopt Resolution No. 8760 of intent; motion carried (5 -0).
C5. MAYOR'S YOUTH TASK FORCE (File No.)
Council considered authorizing the Parks and Recreation Director to accept fiduciary
responsibility for the funds of the Mayor's Youth Task Force, and authorizing the Finance
Department to act as a fiduciary agent for the Mayor's Youth Task Force and to establish an
agencyfund.
Moved by SmithWilliams to approve acceptance of fiduciary responsibilities; motion carried (5 -0).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
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CLR1. Council Member Romero gave an update on the SLOCOG State and Federal Legislative
program. He gave a report on last week's League of California Cities Channel Counties
Division meeting, and stated that the next meeting is scheduled for March 20"' and will
include Jack O'Connell as the featured speaker.
CLR2. Council Member Williams reported on the EVC Board meeting of January 2801, stating that an
item regarding the Los Osos sewer issue was presented to the EVC. She noted that typically
the EVC does not take action on such items, but it is ultimately an economic development
issue. She said that the cost of jobs produced by the EVC is averaging about $18,000, and
she encouraged continued support by the Council.
CLR3. Vice Mayor Smith reported on the program subcommittee of the PAC, stating that they are
considering potential advantages of contracting exclusively with a professional promoter.
She noted that Cal Poly Arts is also interested in an exclusive contract for arts shows.
CLR4. Mayor Settle reported on a recent meeting of the SLO County Mayors regarding revising the
SLOCOG JPA.
APPOINTMENTS
Al. NOMINATION TO AREA AGENCY ON AGING (File No. 1012)
Council considered appointing Walter Schroeder to the Central Coast Commission for Senior
Citizens (CCCSC) Board of Directors to fill an unexpired term to end in August, 1998.
Moved by Settle/Williams to appoint Walter Schroeder to the CCCSC; motion carried (5 -0).
A2. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE (File No. 123)
Council considered appointing Wilda Rosene to the Promotional Coordinating Committee to fill an
unexpired term ending 3131199.
Moved by Roalman /Smith to appoint Wilda Rosene to the PCC and thank Charlotte Alexander for
her service to the committee; motion carried (5 -0).
PUBLIC HEARING
INTERIM HAZARDOUS WASTE INSPECTION FEES (File No. 706)
Council held a public hearing to consider the adoption of interim hazardous waste generator
inspection fees for each facility or business handling and/or storing hazardous materials.
Fire Chief Neumann presented the staff report, stating that a study to determine what the program
will ultimately encompass and what the permanent fee structure will be is anticipated to take 18
months.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing, and having no requests to speak, closed the public
hearing.
After discussion, moved by Smith/Williams to adopt Resolution No.8761 setting inspection fee ,
schedule; motion carried (5 -0).
Chief Neumann introduced the City's new Fire Marshall, Darren Drake to the Council.
COMMUNICATIONS
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Comml. Council Member Williams suggested having staff review southbound Madonna Road at
Oceanaire and Los Osos Valley Road, adjacent to Los Verdes I to study traffic and signal concerns.
Council agreed to ask staff to look at the issue and prepare a report to Council at the earliest
possible date.
Comm2. Council Member Roalman asked if it is possible to move the white lines back from the
cross walks on Marsh Street and Council agreed that they would like to consider that option.
2. MULTI -MODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER UPDATE AND DOWNTOWN TRANSFER SITE
DESIGN CONTRACT AWARD (File No. 549)
Council considered an update on the Transit Transfer Centers and authorization to award a
Downtown Transfer Site Design Service Contract
Public Works Director McCluskev presented the staff report, giving a brief history of the projects.
Transit Manager Watson presented details of the Downtown Transit Center design and funding. He
reviewed concerns of businesses along Osos and Mill Streets.
Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment.
Jan Howell Marks, 864 Osos, stated that she is concerned about the elimination of the six parking
spaces on the street. She urged Council to continue to look for an off street location for the transit
facility. She suggested an EIR to determine the impacts on traffic.
Dave Dubbink, 864 Osos, spoke about concerns regarding added noise, pollution and safety issues
that might be caused by having the busses parked in a saw - toothed pattern.
Associate Planner Hook explained the requirements of the current noise ordinance and
improvements, stating that this project would not push the current noise levels significantly higher,
and might, in fact lower the noise levels.
Michael Sallaberry 976 Buchon, presented a sketch of a plan for the construction of a terminal on
Santa Rosa Street between Marsh and Monterey Streets.
Eugene Jud. Transportation Planner, said that he is pleased that the pulse of the transit system is
being proposed to remain downtown. He suggested that some of the busses be located along Palm
Street, and make Osos and Palm Streets be partially one -way streets.
Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council.
Staff answered questions and concerns that had been raised by the speakers.
Discussion ensued regarding the "stakeholders" group, which has studied the plans for a number of
locations and concepts, and the MTC has endorsed the concept. Council also discussed the
possibility of making Osos one way between Palm and Mill Street. Council Members also raised
concerns regarding making an expenditure for a plan that may not adequately address the current
problems.
Pierre Rademaker. member of the stakeholders' group, presented details explaining the estimate for
the design and construction documents.
Council Members agreed that they would prefer to review the environmental determination before
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awarding a contract for the design concept
City Attorney Jorgensen stated that if Council wants to review the environmental determination, that
he would encourage Council to give direction on what concepts they wish to be studied. He noted
that most likely, the impacts will not be significantly different to the current situation.
Moved by Williams/Smith to direct staff to modify the design concept to include the possibility of a
one way street, heading south on Osos; move the Route 3 but to Palm Street In front of City Hall,
and retain one entrance to parking lot on Osos Street, while adding and entrance on Milt Street;
review the possibility to retain the parallel parking of the busses, as well as the herringbone design;
revisit the noise study and bring back a negative declaration to a March Council meeting; motion
carried (5 -0).
3. EXTENSION OF IN -CITY WATER RATE (File No. 517)
Council considered authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for extension of the in-City
water rate to the Mental Health Association of San Luis Obispo for water used at the Growing
Grounds Farm and nursery located at 3698 Johnson Avenue.
Utilities Director Moss presented the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment, and having no requests to speak, returned
discussion to the Council
After discussion, moved by Smith /Romero to authorize Mayor to execute the agreement; motion.
carried (5 -0).
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting
at 9:20 p.m. to Tuesday, February 17,1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San
Luis Obispo.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 2117198 /
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