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Home My WebLink About10/03/2000ROLL 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; 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; John Mandeville, Long Range Planning Manager; Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manager; Wendy George, Assistant to the CAO; Neil Havlik, Natural Resources Manager; Jerry Kenny, Supervising Civil Engineer CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 Public Employee Discipline City Attorney Jorgensen reported that the closed session was conducted. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Ann Slate Employee Organization: San Luis Obispo Police Officers Association City Attorney Jorgensen reported that the closed session was conducted. NATIONAL DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH, Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Maureen Titus, Vice President of the California Dental Hygiene Association recognizing October as National Dental Hygiene Month. MINUTES. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2000 - 7:00 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; 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; John Mandeville, Long Range Planning Manager; Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manager; Wendy George, Assistant to the CAO; Neil Havlik, Natural Resources Manager; Jerry Kenny, Supervising Civil Engineer CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 Public Employee Discipline City Attorney Jorgensen reported that the closed session was conducted. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Ann Slate Employee Organization: San Luis Obispo Police Officers Association City Attorney Jorgensen reported that the closed session was conducted. NATIONAL DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH, Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Maureen Titus, Vice President of the California Dental Hygiene Association recognizing October as National Dental Hygiene Month. City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, October 3, 2000 - 7:00 p.m. HISTORY AND HERITAGE HOUSE TOUR APPRECIATION. Mayor Settle presented proclamations to Steve and Ilene Sicanoff, Richard and Adian Lenz, Cathy Tait, Gail Johnson and Victoria Wood, Bill and Michelle Alter, and Penny Rappa, president of the Jack House Committee recognizing each for their participation in the successful History and Heritage House Tour on September 10, 2000. SALMON AND STEELHEAD AWARENESS MONTH. Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Neil Havlik, Natural Resources Manager, recognizing October as Salmon and Steelhead Awareness Month. PUBLIC COMMENT Brett Cross, 1217 Mariner's Cove, commented in opposition to the staff recommendation on consent item number. C-6 and expressed concerns about the noticing of the item. Sifu Kelvin Harrison asked for monetary restitution for years of racial harassment. Mayor Settle urged Mr. Harrison to present his concerns to the appropriate agencies. C1 C2. CONSENT AGENDA FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 2248, A 16-LOT SUBDIVISION ON EL CAPITAN WAY, EAST OF SOUTH BROAD STREET (KELLY GEARHART, SUBDIVIDER). ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to adopt Resolution No. 9101 accepting the public improvements for Tract 2248; motion carried 5:0. REOUEST FOR PARTIAL ABANDONMENT OF THE OLIVE STREET (FORMERLY FIG This item was pulled for questions and comments by Council. Council Member Romero asked staff to consider an easement on the triangular piece on Chorro for use by the City to maintain the creek ACTION: Moved by SchwartrJRomero to 1) adopt Resolution No. 9102 to consider abandonment subject to a purchase agreement requiring the applicant to obtain City-owned property at fair market value, and set a public hearing for November 21, 2000. 2) Authorize staff to hire an appraiser to assess the value of the City-owned property and direct the sale of the property in accordance with the procedures of the City's Property Management Manual; motion carried 5:0. C3. AUTHORIZE WATER AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT CHEMICAL BIDS. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to approve an Invitation for Bids (IFB) package for 2001 -2002 Water Treatment Plant and Water Reclamation Facility chemicals, Specification No. 90169. 2) Authorize staff to solicit bids. 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder(s), if the bid is within the staff cost estimate and authorize the City Administrative Officer D 1 City Council Meeting Tuesday, October 3, 2000 - 7:00 p.m. Page 3 to extend the contract for an additional year if the chemical cost increases are within the cost of living increase; motion carried 5:0. C4. SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to adopt Resolution No. 9103 declaring equipment as surplus City property; motion carried 5:0. C5. FINAL MAP APPROVAL FOR TRACT 2338, LOCATED AT 680 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD (MORRO VISTA HOMES L.L.C., SUBDIVIDER). ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to adopt Resolution No. 9104 approving the Final Map for Tract 2338; motion carried 5:0. C6. FUTURE USE OF 610 MONTEREY STREET PROPERTY. Assistant to the CAD George responded to Council questions. Public Comment: Brett Cross remarked that there has been no environmental review done for the cultural corridor and, further, that there was not proper notice given to property owners about the plans made for this area of the downtown. —end of public comment- ' Council discussion ensued. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to retain the property in an uncommitted status, pending a decision on the potential relocation of the Public Works offices at 955 Morro Street resulting from the Chinatown Historic District/Court Street Project; motion carried 5:0. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Settle to direct staff to develop a formal policy regarding the lease of City-owned property by non - profits; motion carried 4:1 (Schwartz). ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Settle to defer the use of this property until decisions are made about the relocation of Public Works and the policy; motion carried 5:0. By mutual agreement, Council directed staff to formally notify those living and working in the proximity when this determination is to be made. C7. DONATION OF A SURPLUS FIRE ENGINE. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to adopt Resolution No. 9105 authorizing the Fire Chief to proceed with the donation of the 1977 Mack fire engine to the City of Todos Santos, Mexico; motion carried 5:0. C8. SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENT FOR ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATIVE. OFFICER POSITION. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to adopt Resolution No. 9106 moving the salary ' range for Assistant City Administrative Officer from Range IV of the Management Salary Schedule to Range III to more appropriately recognize the role and responsibilities of the position within the City organization; motion carried 5:0. City Council Meeting Tuesday, October 3, 2000 - 7:00 p.m. Al. 1. Page 4 APPOINTMENTS 1 ACTION: Moved by Schwarb!/Ewan to appoint the Assistant to the City Administrative Officer to complete the current term. of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) on the Central Coast Performing Arts Center Commission, effective January 1, 2001; motion carried 5:0. (ABAN 170 -99). PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Works Director McCluskey presented the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. 2. ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Marx to adopt Resolution No. 9107 abandoning portions of Ruth Street and Leff Street rights -of -way, subject to reservation of a public utility easement, and easements for future public pedestrian and bikeway purposes; motion carried 5:0. Long Range Planninq Manager Mandeville and Development Review Manager Whisenand presented the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Bruce Frazier, applicant's representative, spoke to the merits of the application and responded to Council questions. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Ewan to 1) approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact. 2) Introduce Ordinance No. 1376 amending the Zoning Regulations map to change the zoning designation of the project site from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) to O -PD (Office Planned Development) and modifying the use limitation of the existing Planned Development for the Walter Brothers office complex. 3) Adopt Resolution No. 9108 amending the Land Use Element map of the General Plan to change the land use designation of the project site from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) to 0 (Office); motion carried 5:0. City Council Meeting Tuesday, October 3, 2000 - 7:00 p.m. Page 5 BUSINESS ITEMS 3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY OF APPROXIMATELY 284 ACRES OF LAND IN RESERVOIR CANYON (HASTINGS PROPERTY). Natural Resources Manager Havlik presented the staff report. There were no public comments. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Marx to authorize the Mayor to execute a Contingent Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property with the Hastings family members for the purchase of 284 acres of property in Reservoir Canyon in two existing parcels for a purchase price of $200,000, subject to approval by the California Department of Transportation and minor changes in the purchase agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; motion carried 5:0. 4. ACCEPTANCE OF AN AMENDED CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR THE JOHN GUIDETTI RANCH ON JESPERSON ROAD, AND AUTHORIZATION OF DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS. Natural Resources Manager Havlik presented the staff report. Public Comments: Anne McMahon, representing The Nature Conservancy of California, spoke in support of ' the'recommendation and encouraged the Council to approve. —end of public comments— ACTION: Moved by Marx/Settle to 1) authorize the Mayor to execute an "Amended Conservation Easement" for the 1,480 -acre John Guidetti Ranch on Jesperson Road. 2) Authorize the disbursement of $50,000 from the existing Natural Resources Program Open Space budget as the City's contribution toward this project; motion carried 5:0. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (PAC) FACILITIES. Council Member Romero reported on the September 21, 2000 meeting of the PAC Facilities Committee (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (IWMA). Council Member Romero discussed the September 13, 2000 meeting of the IWMA (memo on file in the Office of the City Clerk). AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT (APCD). Council Member Ewan reported on the September 27, 2000 meeting of the APCD (memo on file in the Office of the City Clerk). City Council Meeting Tuesday, October 3, 2000 - 7:00 p.m. Page 6 ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMISSION. Council Member Marx reported on the September 2000 meeting of the EVC (memo on file in I the Office of the City Clerk). ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EOC). Council Member Marx reported that although EOC CalWerks Program has received funds, there are still approximately 300 children without childcare. She also noted that the Homeless Shelter administrative staff is searching for a site to build permanent headquarters. COMMUNICATION City Clerk Price asked the City Council to review the tentative agendas for the meetings in November and requested formal action to move the first meeting of the month from Tuesday, November 7, 2000 to Thursday November 9, 2000 due to the election. In addition, she recommended that the Council set a special meeting date of Tuesday, November 14, 2000, if determined necessary. ACTION: 1) Meeting date changed. 2) Parking and Downtown Access Plan and the Downtown Transportation Center items deferred until after the new Council takes office. 3) No action taken to set a special meeting. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:20 p.m. to Tuesday, October 17,200 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo., � ' n Lee Price, City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 10/17/00 LP:dr �l