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Home My WebLink About03/04/2003ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members, John Ewan, Ken Schwartz, Allen K. Settle, Vice Mayor Christine Mulholland, and Mayor Dave Romero City Staff: Present: Lee Price, City Clerk Mayor Romero called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m. There were no comments from the public. City Clerk Price provided the Closed Session announcements, as follows: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 Public Employee: City Administrative Officer PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT /APPOINTMENT Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 Title: City Attorney Agency Negotiator: Bill Avery At 12.07 p.m., the Council adjourned to Closed Session. At approximately 2.00 p.m. the Closed Session adjourned. (S . regular/ftmoing minutes for March 4, 2003 for Closed Session Announcement). Lee Price, C.M:C. City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3118/03 LPJo MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2003 —12:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members, John Ewan, Ken Schwartz, Allen K. Settle, Vice Mayor Christine Mulholland, and Mayor Dave Romero City Staff: Present: Lee Price, City Clerk Mayor Romero called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m. There were no comments from the public. City Clerk Price provided the Closed Session announcements, as follows: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 Public Employee: City Administrative Officer PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT /APPOINTMENT Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 Title: City Attorney Agency Negotiator: Bill Avery At 12.07 p.m., the Council adjourned to Closed Session. At approximately 2.00 p.m. the Closed Session adjourned. (S . regular/ftmoing minutes for March 4, 2003 for Closed Session Announcement). Lee Price, C.M:C. City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3118/03 LPJo ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members, John Ewan, Ken Schwartz, Allen K. Settle, Vice Mayor Christine Mulholland, and Mayor Dave Romero City Staff: Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Gil Trujillo, Acting City Attorney; Lee Price, City Clerk; John Mandeville, Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Jill Sylvain, Personnel Analyst; Deborah Linden, Police Chief; Wolfgang Knabe, Fire Chief; John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director; Betsy Kiser, Principal Administrative Analyst; Jeff Hook, Associate Planner; Keith Opalewski, Parking Manager ICLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS Acting City Attorney Trujillo gave the Closed Session announcements for February 28, 2003 and March 4, 2003 Closed Sessions. They are as follows: February 28th at 4:15 p.m. Council held a Closed Session to discuss a public employee evaluation (City Administrative Officer) pursuant to Government Code § 54957. On March a at 12:00 p.m. the Council held a Closed Session to discuss Public Employee Performance Evaluation (City Administrative Officer) pursuant to Government Code § 54957 and Public Employment/Appointment (City Attorney) pursuant to Government Code § 54957. Al. APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. (PRICE) Council Member Ewan disqualified himself from participation due to a potential conflict of interest (applicant is source of professional income). Public Comments: Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, noted that Jim Aiken has served well, but requested that Council rotate people around to allow others the opportunity to serve. I— end of public comments- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ' CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2003 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members, John Ewan, Ken Schwartz, Allen K. Settle, Vice Mayor Christine Mulholland, and Mayor Dave Romero City Staff: Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Gil Trujillo, Acting City Attorney; Lee Price, City Clerk; John Mandeville, Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Jill Sylvain, Personnel Analyst; Deborah Linden, Police Chief; Wolfgang Knabe, Fire Chief; John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director; Betsy Kiser, Principal Administrative Analyst; Jeff Hook, Associate Planner; Keith Opalewski, Parking Manager ICLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS Acting City Attorney Trujillo gave the Closed Session announcements for February 28, 2003 and March 4, 2003 Closed Sessions. They are as follows: February 28th at 4:15 p.m. Council held a Closed Session to discuss a public employee evaluation (City Administrative Officer) pursuant to Government Code § 54957. On March a at 12:00 p.m. the Council held a Closed Session to discuss Public Employee Performance Evaluation (City Administrative Officer) pursuant to Government Code § 54957 and Public Employment/Appointment (City Attorney) pursuant to Government Code § 54957. Al. APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. (PRICE) Council Member Ewan disqualified himself from participation due to a potential conflict of interest (applicant is source of professional income). Public Comments: Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, noted that Jim Aiken has served well, but requested that Council rotate people around to allow others the opportunity to serve. I— end of public comments- City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 - 7:00 p.m. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Mulholland to reappoint Jim Aiken to the Planning Commission for a four -year term beginning April 1, 2003 and ending March 31, 2007; motion carried 4:0:1 (Ewan refrained due to a potential conflict of interest). Council Member Ewan returned to the dias. PUBLIC COMMENT Linda Dalton and Larry Kelly from Cal Poly provided an update on a new on- campus student housing project, "Student Housing North" (see information on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Council directed staff to draft for the Mayor's signature a letter to the Board of Trustees in support of the project. Andrew Carter expressed appreciation to Cal Poly and Capstone West for developing a plan that addresses a need for on- campus student housing. He cautioned the Council that this project will not, however, meet long -term goals and that any increase in enrollment will impact the community. He recommended that the Council continue to monitor Cal Poly's progress in implementing its Master Plan. Mary Beth Schroeder remarked that Cal Poly should have realized sooner that they have caused a housing shortage and encouraged the University to do what they have promised. In addition, she complained about the number of student vehicles parked on City streets and asked Cal Poly to address this problem as well. CONSENT AGENDA Public Comments: Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, spoke in opposition to Consent items 2, 3 and 4. Gary Fowler, 777 Mill Street, indicated he did not object to Item C3 but was wondering if the City also provides services to the California Department of Forestry office on Highland, and if so, what will happen with new housing proposed for the area. Utilities Director Moss indicated that he would get back to Mr. Fowler on his question. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Ewan to approve the consent agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried 5:0. C1. MINUTES OF THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2003 CLOSED SESSION, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2003 AND TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 18, 2003. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Ewan to waive oral reading and approve as presented; motion carried 5:0. C2. SOUTH HIGUERA SIDEWALK SPECIFICATION NO. 90263. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Ewan to 1) approve plans and specifications for "South Higuera Sidewalk, Specification No. 90263 ". 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids. 3) Authorize a budget transfer of $12,900 from the CIP Reserve account into the project budget. 4) Authorize the CAO to award the project if the primary bid portion is less than the Engineer's estimate of $307,900; motion carried 5:0. r_ 1 City Council Meeting Page .3 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 - 7:00 p.m. C3. RENEWAL AND UPDATE OF WATER AND SEWER RATE AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Ewan, by motion, to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the updated agreement with Cal Poly regarding water and sewer rate setting; motion carried 5:0. C4. TENANT LEASE FOR JOHNSON RANCH HOUSE, ACTION: Moved by Settle/Ewan to 1) approve a reduced rate tenant lease with an employee of the City's Ranger Program for the house on the Johnson Ranch Open Space, in exchange for the performance of care- taking responsibilities. 2) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to sign the lease; motion carried 5:0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Works Director McCluskev and Parking Manager Opalewski presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. Speaking in favor of the district. ' Odile Ayral, 300 Ferrini Road Stephanie Valliere, 348 Ferrini Road Caixing Gu, 242 Ferrini Road Anna Barboso, Ferrini Road Edna Scuri, 290 Ferrini Road Scott Cimino, 695 Cerro Romauldo Avenue, spoke in opposition. Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. Additional questions to staff followed. Parking Manager Opalewski stated that he had contacted the school principal and learned that he has no objection to the formation of the district on the residential side, but would however, be concerned if the recommendation were to include the school side of the street. Parking Manager Opalewski put up a map of all the current parking districts in the City. Deputy Director Bochum summarized vehicle code restrictions relating to parking near driveways. Public Works Director McCluskev provided an alternative recommendation (outlined in the staff report). Individual Council comments followed. A majority of the Council recognized the concerns expressed by the neighbors and indicated support-for it, despite the small size of the proposed district. Mayor Romero said he would prefer to see a larger, more defined district, was concerned about setting a precedent and stated he could not make the findings in support of forming the district. He favored the staff's alternative recommendation and added a two -hour time limit should at least be tried out. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 - 7:00 p.m. Council Member Schwartz expressed concern about the potential for the parking problem to spill -over to the surrounding areas and asked if other properties could be included to expand the district. Deputy Director Bochum reported that staff surveyed other parts of the neighborhood contemplating spill -over and included as many of the affected properties as possible. Action: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to conceptually approve the districted staff to bring back a resolution to formally establish the district; motion passed 4:1 (Romero). Public Works Director McCluskev reported that staff plans to return in the Spring with a matter relating to additional parking districts, including one proposed for "Old Town ". CAD Hampian added that this will be an inefficient district to patrol and enforce. He noted that there are four more districts anticipated which will make enforcement that much more difficult and expressed concern about expectations and availability of resources. A new revenue source may have to identified to make the districts self supporting, he cautioned. 2. 2003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. (MANDEVILLE/HOOK - 30 MINUTES) Human Relations Commission Chair Nichols summarized the recommendations and responded to questions. Vice Mayor Mulholland asked for clarification of the Park Hotel Fund. Associate Planner Hook explained the loan history and the obligation for funding homeless services. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. SDeakina in sucaort of recommended funding for homeless services: Catherine Mannino, EOC Homeless Services Gerald May April Crabtree Gil Patterson, 736 Orcutt Road Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane Lauren Inman, Big Brothers and Sisters of SLO Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. Council discussion ensued. It was noted that the Interfaith Coalition continues to provide a vital service to the homeless community (see related action on page 5). The Council expressed appreciation to the Human Relations Commission. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Settle, as recommended by the Human Relations Commission, to adopt Resolution No. 9424 (2003 Series) that: 1) approves the 2003 CDBG Program activities and funding in the amount of $1,054,072, 2) amends previous years' CDBG programs, 3) endorses the Urban County's Draft One -Year Action Plan, including HOME, Special Urban Projects and Emergency Shelter Grant funding, and 4) forwards the Council's actions and funding recommendations to the Board of Supervisors; motion carried 5:0. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS 1 City Council Meeting Page s Tuesday, March 4, 2003 - 7:00 p.m. Council Member Ewan reported on the EOC Annual Retreat. He also reported that he toured ' the botanical gardens and encouraged others to visit. Vice Mayor Mulholland reported on the February 19"' special meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee. COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Schwartz presented an article regarding outdoor advertising (on file in the office of the City Clerk). Council directed staff to study SB1480 (new outdoor advertising act provisions) and come back with a report on how new changes can be implemented into City ordinances and policies. Council also asked staff to alert the Planning Commission and the Architectural Review Commission of these new developments. Council Member Settle mentioned the Friday February 28"' "It Takes our Region" conference and requested that staff obtain an electronic copy of the program. At the suggestion of Mayor Romero, Council directed staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature expressing gratitude to member churches of the Interfaith Coalition for providing ongoing housing services to the homeless. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Ma Romero adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m. to Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in a uncil Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3118/03 LP: jo Lee Prig, C.M.C. City Clerk