HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/06/2000ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ewan, Jan Howell Marx, Dave Romero, Vice
Mayor Ken Schwartz, and Mayor Allen K. Settle
City Staff:
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Lee Price, City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant City
Administrative Officer; Arnold Jonas, Community Development
Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Ann Slate, Human Resources
Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; John
Moss, Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Paul
LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director; Wendy George, Assistant to
the CAO; Sue Baasch, Administrative Analyst; Dave Elliott,
Administrative Analyst; Todd Martin, City Arborist; Linda Asprion,
1 Revenue Manager; Whitney Mcllvaine, Associate Planner
BUSINESS ITEM
COMMUNITY CENTERITHERAPY POOL NEEDS STUDY.
Parks and Recreation Director LeSage introduced the staff report. Consultants Charlie Knox
and Sara Kocher from the firm of Crawford, Multari, Clark & Mohr provided an in -depth
review of the study and recommendations. Park & Recreation Commission Chair Neville
briefly summarized the response by the Commission to the study.
Public Comments:
Bill Storm spoke in support of the recommendations and urged the Council to make a new
senior center a high priority. He reported that local senior groups will continue to work with
the City, and are willing to help raise funds. In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Storm noted
that seniors need nutrition programs but the current facility is not large enough to
accommodate the program.
—End of Public Comments—
ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Marx to 1) approve the recommendation of the Parks and
Recreation Commission endorsing the Community Center and Therapy Pool Needs
Study. 2) Direct staff to bring this project forward at such time as adequate funding
exists for the community center and 3) Direct staff to move forward with plans for
the therapy pool rear Sinsheimer Pool and the interim solution for the senior center
at the Recreation Center; motion carried 5:0.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2000 - 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ewan, Jan Howell Marx, Dave Romero, Vice
Mayor Ken Schwartz, and Mayor Allen K. Settle
City Staff:
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Lee Price, City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant City
Administrative Officer; Arnold Jonas, Community Development
Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Ann Slate, Human Resources
Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; John
Moss, Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Paul
LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director; Wendy George, Assistant to
the CAO; Sue Baasch, Administrative Analyst; Dave Elliott,
Administrative Analyst; Todd Martin, City Arborist; Linda Asprion,
1 Revenue Manager; Whitney Mcllvaine, Associate Planner
BUSINESS ITEM
COMMUNITY CENTERITHERAPY POOL NEEDS STUDY.
Parks and Recreation Director LeSage introduced the staff report. Consultants Charlie Knox
and Sara Kocher from the firm of Crawford, Multari, Clark & Mohr provided an in -depth
review of the study and recommendations. Park & Recreation Commission Chair Neville
briefly summarized the response by the Commission to the study.
Public Comments:
Bill Storm spoke in support of the recommendations and urged the Council to make a new
senior center a high priority. He reported that local senior groups will continue to work with
the City, and are willing to help raise funds. In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Storm noted
that seniors need nutrition programs but the current facility is not large enough to
accommodate the program.
—End of Public Comments—
ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Marx to 1) approve the recommendation of the Parks and
Recreation Commission endorsing the Community Center and Therapy Pool Needs
Study. 2) Direct staff to bring this project forward at such time as adequate funding
exists for the community center and 3) Direct staff to move forward with plans for
the therapy pool rear Sinsheimer Pool and the interim solution for the senior center
at the Recreation Center; motion carried 5:0.
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 6, 2000 - 5:00 p.m.
Mayor called a break at 6:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Ken Hampian, Wendy George, Karen Jenny
Employee Organization: San Luis Obispo Fire Battalion Chiefs' Association
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ACTION: City Attorney Jorgensen reported that Council gave instructions to its
negotiators.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Ann Slate, Karen Jenny
Represented Employees: San Luis Obispo Police Staff Officers Association
Action: City Attorney Jorgensen reported that Council gave instructions to its
negotiators.
PRESENTATIONS
TEEN COMMUNITY SERVICES RECOGNITION
Mayor Settle presented Certificates of Appreciation to 27 San Luis Obispo High School
students recognizing them for the many volunteer hours they have donated to the
community.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS PROCLAMATION
Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Police Chief Gardiner declaring June 12, 2000
through June 13, 2000 as Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run Days in San Luis
Obispo.
NATIONAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (NMA) WEEK
Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to David Hix, NMA President, proclaiming the week
of June 5, 2000 through June 9, 2000 as National Management Association Week.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jason Berg, Jeff Zimmerman and Bill Sutton, representing the San Luis Obispo Police
Officers and Firefighters Associations, asked the Council to place an item on the June 20"'
City Council agenda. The item was consideration of placing on the November ballot a
measure (as proposed by the proponents) that would amend the City Charter by adding a
provision for binding arbitration for public safety employees and to do so without a
companion.
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Individual Council comments followed; there insufficient support for placing the matter on the
next agenda.
Gary Fowler, 777 Mill Street, expressed concern regarding the red curb painting permit
process. Mr. Fowler expected the City to repaint the curbs on his street and objects to the
present red curb painting policy. Staff was asked to contact Mr. Fowler about his concerns.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to approve the consent agenda as recommended
by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried 5:0.
C1. COUNCIL MINUTES OF TUESDAY, MAY 16. 2000.
ACTION: Continued to 6/20 at staff's request.
C2. SUPPORT FOR TAXPAYERS FOR FAIR COMPETITION.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to adopt Resolution No. 9045 supporting "The Fair
Competition and Taxpayer Savings Act" Initiative; motion carried 5:0.
C3, LEASE OF BATTERY- POWERED PICKUP TRUCKS.
' ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to 1) authorize the City Administrative Officer to
submit a commercial application and execute a lease agreement in the amount of
$78,200 with Barber Ford of Ventura, California to lease five battery- powered for EV
Ranger pick up trucks for three years. 2) Appropriate $75,400 of Petroleum
Violation Escrow Account (PVEA) grant revenue and $4,800 from the unappropriated
balance of the General Fund to a new Capital Improvement Project account to cover
the cost of the lease and the installation of charging stations; motion carried 5:0.
C4. APPROVAL OF INCREASE IN SELF - INSURED RETENTION FOR LIABILITY
INSURANCE FROM $100.000 TO $250,000.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to approve increasing the self - insured retention
for liability insurance from $100,000 to $250,000; motion carried 5:0.
C5. SANITARY SURVEY UPDATES AND INTER- AGENCY AGREEMENTS.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to approve the request for proposals and inter-
agency agreements for the preparation of two new Sanitary Surveys and five
Sanitary Survey Updates, and authorize the City Administrative to award the
consultant services contract and execute the agreements if the selected consultant
proposal is within the project budget; motion carried 5:0.
C6. AMENDMENT #4 TO THE CITY /COUNTY AGREEMENT FOR PROVIDING WA7 EH
AND SEWER SERVICE TO THE COUNTY AIRPORT.
1 ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to adopt Resolution No. 9046 approving
Amendment #4 to the City/County Agreement for water and sewer service to the
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airport, clarifying certain sections of the agreement, expanding the service area, and
transferring ownership and maintenance responsibilities of the airport Lift Station
from the County of San Luis Obispo to the City of San Luis Obispo; motion carried
5:0.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1370 TO IMPLEMENT MILITARY SERVICE AS
PUBLIC SERVICE FOR FIRE MEMBERS OF CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS).
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1370;
motion carried 5:0.
AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to adopt Resolution No. 9047 and Resolution No.
9048 authorizing staff to complete and submit applications for grant monies in the
amount of $100,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and in the amount
of $150,000 from the State Coastal Resources Grant Program, which would be used
in support of the acquisition of the Foster property in the Irish Hills at the end of
Royal Way; motion carried 5:0.
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH SAN LUIS OBISPO LITTLE THEATRE
CONCERNING PROPERTY AT 630 MONTEREY STREET.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to approve a Memorandum of Agreement with the
San Luis Obispo Little Theater regarding provisions of a proposed lease of real
property at 630 Monterey Street for the purpose of constructing a community
theater on the site; motion carried 5:0.
STREET RECONSTRUCTIOWRESURFACING — SUMMER 2000, SPECIFICATION NO.
90012B.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to 1) approve plans and specifications for "Street
Reconstruction/Resurfacing Summer 2000." 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids.
3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest
responsible bid is within the budget amount of $849,812. 4) Authorize the transfer
of $365,000 from the current Pavement Management Plan (PMP) budget to the Santa
Rosa/Monterey /California waterline project budget, Specification No. 90151; motion
carried 5:0.
C11. ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS FOR A CITY -WIDE ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to approve a Consultant Services Agreement with
@doc in the amount of $17,500 for the purpose of assisting staff with assessing
needs and developing technical specifications for a City-wide electronic document
management system; motion carried 5:0.
APPOINTMENT
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' Al. JACK HOUSE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT.
ACTION: Moved by Settle/Schwartz to appoint Greg Dillman to a four - year term
beginning on June 6, 2000 to expire on March 30, 2004; motion carried 5:0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. APPEAL OF THE TREE COMMITTEE'S DECISION TO DENY A TREE REMOVAL
REQUEST AT 400 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD.
City Arborist Martin provided the staff report.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Naomi Wright, appellant, spoke in support of her appeal.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Settle to adopt Resolution No. 9049 upholding the
appeal of the Tree Committee's decision to deny the removal request and approving
the request to remove a tree at 400 Foothill Boulevard causing undue hardship, with
the condition that the property owner replace the tree with a 24" box tree of a
species acceptable to the property owner and the City prior to the removal and with
all costs to be paid for by the property owner; motion carried 5:0.
3. CONSIDERATION OF A MINOR SUBDIVISION AT 1129 GEORGE STREET (MS/ER/A
57 -00 .
Associate Planner Mcllvaine provided the staff report and responded to questions from the
Council.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Applicant John Evans, 1136 George Street, spoke in support of the project and noted that
he concurs with the recommended conditions of approval. He responded to questions
from the Council.
Bruce Hilton, 1148 George Street, spoke in support.
Mark Anderson, tenant at 1174 Ella Street, expressed concern about the density proposed.
Mark Lowerison, owner of 1174 Ella Street, stated that he was concerned about the
architectural aspects of the project. He also voiced concern that the applicant is not the
property owner and submitted for the record related correspondence.
Margarita Yin, 1151 Ella Street, expressed concern about the increased density and
potential change in neighborhood character.
Katherine Dollard, 1101 Ella Street, expressed similar concern.
Lisa Lowerison, 1174 Ella Street, asserted that the proposed project will affect property
value.
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David Jeffrey. 1128 Iris Street, spoke in favor of approval and suggested Council consider
adding a condition that there be no parking exceptions.
In response to Council inquiry, Applicant John Evans, reported that the escrow is
contingent upon the approval of the project. He cannot obtain financing unless he obtains
approval for the project, however financing is eminent with approval. He said he has no
objection to agreeing to a restriction that no secondary units be added on.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Jorgensen advised that the packet submitted by Lowerison relates to a
dispute regarding prescriptive property rights and has no bearing on this issue.
Council agreed to amend the conditions of approval as follows: Add, "Secondary dwelling
units shall be prohibited on lots resulting from this subdivision." Add an 'h': "No parking
exceptions shall be granted."
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Marx to adopt Resolution No. 9050: 1) approving a
mitigated negative declaration; 2) a tentative parcel map with exceptions to the
subdivision and grading regulations; and 3) a use permit to allow an exception to
the reduction of density with slope, based on findings and subject to conditions as
amended; motion carried 5:0.
Break called at 8:50 p.m. At 9:00 p.m. the meeting resumed.
4. ENTERPRISE FUND RATE REVIEWS.
A. 2000 WATER FUND REVIEW.
B. 2000 SEWER FUND REVIEW.
C. 2000 PARKING FUND REVIEW.
D. 2000 TRANSIT FUND REVIEW.
E. 2000 GOLF COURSE FUND RATE REVIEW.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. There was no public comment. Mayor Settle
closed the public hearing.
ACTIONS: Moved by Ewan/Schwartz to review and file the 2000 annual water fund
financial review. 2) Conceptually approve the proposed operating program change
request ($19,700 in 2000 -2001, and $25,700 per year through 2006), and capital
improvement plan request ($90,000), pending the June 20, 2000, budget review; 3)
review and file the 2000 annual sewer fund financial review. 4) Conceptually
approve the proposed operating program change request ($11,300) and capital
improvement plan request ($30,000), pending the June 20, 2000, budget review; 5) to
review and discuss the worksheet "Changes in Working Capital — Parking Fund "; 6)
to review and discuss the worksheet "Changes in Working Capital — Transit Fund ";
7) adopt Resolution No. 9051 with the following fees for Laguna Lake Golf Course
effective July 1, 2000: SeniorNouth Weekdays $5.75, General Weekdays $7.75,
Weekends $8.50, SeniorNouth Weekends $6.50, SeniorNouth 10 -Play Cards $52.50,
General 10 -Play Cards $62.50; and 8) Authorize a General Fund transfer of $171,000
for general government costs and capital improvements; motion carried 5:0.
At 9:09 p.m. the Council adjourned to the Capital Improvement Board meeting. '
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOARD
The Council convened as the Capital Improvement Board.
5. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOARD.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Marx to 1) approve the Minutes of the meeting held on
September 21, 1999. 2) Elect officers for the Capital Improvement Board (President
and Vice President); motion carried 5:0.
At 9:09 the Capital Improvement Board adjourned. The Council meeting reconvened.
6. CAL POLY MASTER PLAN UPDATE REVIEW AND COMMENT.
Community Development Director Jonas provided the staff report. Linda Dalton, Cal Poly
Vice Provost, indicated that comments received have been very constructive and many will
be incorporated.
Vice Mayor Schwartz urged the University to consider the full impacts of the college on the
community, particularly in the area of housing. Competition for housing is not with Cuesta
College students, as stated in the Plan, but rather with low and moderate income families in
SLO, he added. Vice Mayor Schwartz asked Cal Poly to consider the comments submitted
to the City by Residents for Quality Neighborhoods.
' Council Member Marx encouraged Cal Poly to begin now to educate students about what it
means to live in a community and urged the University to consider the environmental
impacts to the neighborhoods and the community as a whole when designing and
constructing new facilities and amenities.
Council Member Ewan expressed concerns regarding transit programs and emphasized the
need for creating solutions to traffic impacts.
Vice Mayor Schwartz suggested that comments made by Carla Saunders relative to an EIR
and sound be forwarded as part of the City's comments.
None.
ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to forward recommendations by the City and
correspondence received from the public to Cal Poly for inclusion in the Cal Poly
Master Plan, emphasizing achievement of the Plan's policies and goals through
cooperative involvement with the City and its citizens, and minimization of potential
adverse impacts on the City's neighborhoods and on the community resulting from
University growth or operations; motion carried 5:0.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
COMMUNICATIONS
UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC SERVICE IN THE DOWNTOWN
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Council Member Romero requested that Council direct staff to consider and report back on
two options regarding installation of underground conduit in the downtown. Staff reported
that there are no resources to fund the study and recommended that Council review the
matter during budget discussions, if there is support. Discussion ensued. Staff agreed to
install conduit in the new sidewalk on Higuera Street as part of the bridge replacement
project.
Staff further agreed that the best way to plan for enhanced electrical infrastructure (e.g.
conduit) in the downtown is through the completion of a long -range electrical service
master plan. However, given the Public Works Departments' current workload and
priorities, such an undertaking should be considered, and if appropriate, further defined
through Council goal setting for the 2001 -03 Financial Plan.
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES "BRICKS AND MORTARS"
Vice Mayor Schwartz suggested that the City send letters to legislators stating the City's
position on the Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) cap and legislative issues.
Council directed City Attorney Jorgensen to draft the letters.
COUNCIL MEETINGS OF JUNE 15TH
Mayor Settle announced two joint City Council meetings will be held at the Embassy Suites
Hotel on Thursday, June 15'h: 1) Joint meeting with the Cal Poly Foundation, Performing
Arts Center Commission and the City Council to begin at noon. 2) Joint meeting with the
seven cities in San Luis Obispo County starting at 7:00 p.m.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CHANNEL COUNTIES DIVISION MEETING
Council Member Romero announced that the next League of California Cities Channel
Counties Division meeting is Friday, June 30th in Moorpark.
OLIVE FRUIT FLY
Mayor Settle announced that the San Luis Obispo County Agricultural Commissioner
reports that the olive fruit fly has been found in the Laguna Lake area. The Commissioner
will keep the City informed of mitigation measures.
There being no further business to come before the City ouncI" Ma or ettle a 'oumed the
meeting at 10:10 p.m. to, Thursday, June 15"' at 12:00 % n the as Suites Luis
Obispo for purpose of meeting in a joint session it Po (n
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City Clerk
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