HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/21/2008MINUTES
' SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008 — 4:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Andrew Carter, Christine Mulholland, Vice Mayor
Paul Brown and Mayor Dave Romero were present at Roll Call.
Council Member Settle was seated at 4:55 p.m.
City Staff:
Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Shelly Stanwyck,
Assistant City Administrative Officer; Audrey Hooper, City Clerk;
and Christine Dietrick, Assistant City Attorney; were present at Roll
Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to
questions as indicated in the minutes.
APPOINTMENTS
1 Al. APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Council Member Carter commented on Mr. Singewald's qualifications.
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Brown to, as recommended by Council Liaison
Subcommittee members Andrew Carter and Allen Settle, appoint Airlin Singewald to the
Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 31, 2010; motion carried
4:0 (Settle absent).
CONSENT AGENDA
Item C3 was pulled from the Consent Agenda and discussed following action on the
remaining Consent Agenda items.
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Mulholland to approve the Consent Agenda as indicated
below; motion carried 4:0 (Settle absent).
Cl. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2008.
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Mulholland to waive oral reading and approve the minutes
as presented; motion carried 4:0:1 (Settle not yet seated).
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C2. MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR THE HISTORIC MARSHALL HOUSE (CHCMA
107-08). 1
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Mulholland to, as recommended by the Cultural Heritage
Committee (CHC), adopt Resolution No. 10030 (2008 Series) approving a Mills Act
contract for the historic Marshall House located at 785 Buchon Street (CHCMA 107 -08);
motion carried 4:0 (Settle not yet seated).
Item C3 was considered following action on the other Consent Agenda items.
C3. MORRO STREET -BILL ROALMAN BICYCLE BOULEVARD —
SPECIFICATION NO. 90195.
Senior Traffic Engineer Hudson briefly made a presentation and displayed photographs
regarding the history, design elements and impacts of the project. He and Public Works
Director Walter responded to questions.
Mayor Romero called for public comments on this item at this time.
Brian Kay, San Luis Obispo, supported the staff recommendations, particularly the
traffic diverter on Leff Street.
Dan MacKirdy, San Luis Obispo, expressed concern regarding speeders on Morro '
Street. He urged Council to proceed with recommendations contained in his
correspondence (on file in the City Clerk's office).
(Council Member Settle was seated at this time.)
The following people also spoke in support of the staff recommendation:
Tom Nuckols, representing the Bicycle Advisory Committee,
Dave Abrecht, Los Osos
Brant Haflich, San Luis Obispo
Michael Borger, San Luis Obispo
Aerial Weininger, San Luis Obispo
David Holmes, San Luis Obispo
Dan Kallal, San Luis Obispo
Adam Fukushima, SLO County Bicycle Coalition
Jean Anderson, San Luis Obispo
Brian Stark, Executive Director of Land Use Conservancy of SLO County
Sean Ryan, San Luis Obispo
John Altman, San Luis Obispo
Craig Jacobsen, San Luis Obispo
Dave Morrow, San Luis Obispo
Daniel Rivoire, San Luis Obispo
Garrett Farmer, San Luis Obispo
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Gabriel Kaprielian, San Luis Obispo
1 Christine Braun, San Luis Obispo
Kathryn Keller, San Luis Obispo
Gary Havas, San Luis Obispo
Jessica Bann, San Luis Obispo
Catherine Machado, San Luis Obispo
There were no further public comments.
Council Member Carter recommended that Council proceed with the project except for
the bulb -outs. He suggested that these were for the benefit of pedestrians rather than
bicyclists and said he would prefer to have them installed on Marsh and Garden Streets
or elsewhere in the downtown.
Council Members Mulholland and Settle and Vice Mayor Brown spoke in support of the
recommendation.
Mayor Romero also spoke in.support of the project, but had concerns regarding the
paving and disagreed with the bulb -out at Pismo and Morro Street, which he said could
cause trucks to encroach into the oncoming lane when turning. He suggested that by
returning stop signs to their original locations, particularly at Buchon Street, some of the
speeding would be reduced.
The majority of Council did not support Council Member Carter or Mayor Romero's
suggestions. Mayor Romero said he would support the project with misgivings.
ACTION: Moved by Brown /Mulholland to: 1. Approve plans and specifications for
construction of the Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard Project, Specification No. 90195. 2.
Authorize staff to advertise for bids and the City Administrative Officer to award the
contract to the lowest responsible bidder under the Engineer's Estimate of $361,711. 3.
Approve the transfer of $10,000 from the design phase of the project to the construction
phase. 4. Approve the transfer of $36,171 from the Capital Improvement Project
Reserve account to this project account to fund construction management services. 5.
Approve the transfer of $265,461 from the Street Reconstruction Resurfacing and
Sealing main account to this project.account to fund construction services. 6. Approve
the transfer of $3,600 from the Water Distribution System Improvements and $2,000
from the Wastewater Collection System Improvements main accounts to this project
account to fund construction services; motion carried 5:0.
C4. USE OF TRAFFIC IMPOUND ACCOUNT FUNDS.
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Mulholland to appropriate funding not to exceed $25,000
from the Law Enforcement Grant Fund/Traffic Impound Account to purchase software
licenses and interface software for the grant funded electronic collision reporting and
citation project; motion carried 4:0 (Settle not yet seated).
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C5. IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM.
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Mulholland to adopt Resolution No. 10031 (2008 Series) 1
establishing an identity theft prevention program in compliance with the Fair and
Accurate Credit Transaction (FACT) Act; motion carried 4:0 (Settle not yet seated).
C6. RAW WATER BYPASS — SPECIFICATION NO. 90802.
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Mulholland to: 1. Award a contract to Vinciguerra
Construction in the amount of $318,416 for the Raw Water Bypass project, Specification
No. 90802, and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. 2. Approve the fund
transfer amounts of $418,416 from the Water Treatment Plant Major Equipment
Maintenance Account to the Raw Water Bypass Project Account; motion carried 4:0
(Settle not yet seated).
C7. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE.
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Mulholland to adopt Resolution No. 10032 (2008 Series)
amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code; motion carried 4:0 (Settle not yet seated).
C8. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S ZONING MAP TO ADD THE MIXED -USE (MU)
OVERLAY ZONING TO THE VILLAGE AT BROAD.STREET PROJECT'S
EXISTING ZONING DESIGNATIONS OF C -N -H, C -S -H, AND C -S -S -H AT 2238
BROAD AND 642 AND.2201 EMILY STREET (ER/R 70 -08).
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Mulholland to adopt Ordinance No. 1522 (2008 Series)
which adds the Mixed -Use (MU) overlay zoning to the Village at Broad Street Project's
existing zoning designations of C -N -H, C -S -H, and C- S -S -H; motion carried 4:0 (Settle
not yet seated).
C9. BROAD STREET SEWERLINE IMPROVEMENTS — SPECIFICATION NO.
90786.
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Mulholland to: 1. Approve plans and specifications for
Broad Street Sewerline Improvements, Specification No. 90786. 2. Authorize Staff to
advertise for bids and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if
the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer's Estimate of $478,750; motion carried
4:0 (Settle not yet seated).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR 2008 -09 CALIFORNIA SUPPLEMENTAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND.
Chief of Police Linden presented the agenda report and responded to questions. ,
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Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
No comments were forthcoming.
Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Settle to adopt Resolution No. 10033 (2008 Series)
approving an expenditure plan for $100,000 from the Fiscal Year 2008 -09 California
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) to continue funding the salary
and benefits for a Police Department Communications Technician; motion carried 5:0.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. 2007 ANNUAL TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT.
Deputy Public Works Director Bochum introduced this item, following which Senior Traffic
Engineer Hudson, Police Chief Linden and Public Works Director Walter presented the
agenda report. Staff responded to questions throughout the presentation.
Public Comments o
Gary Havas, San Luis Obispo, said, in response to comments during the staff
presentation regarding bicycles falling, that he has fallen twice when his tires got caught
in interface between the concrete gutter and asphalt street paving. He noted that he has
very thin tires and clarified that he provided this information as another reason why
cyclists fall that wasn't mentioned.
--end of public comments—
Council Member Mulholland complimented the report and expressed concern related to
accidents caused by cyclists.
Mayor Romero expressed concern regarding the mid -block crosswalk on Marsh Street.
He suggested the City would be better served by having a signal there that would be
integrated with the Marsh Street signal. He also expressed concern regarding the signal
timing at Marsh and Osos Street.
Council Member Carter concurred with Mayor Romero's concerns regarding the mid -
block crosswalk on Marsh Street. He acknowledged the reduction in number of traffic
incidents and said he wants to move more in the direction of pedistrian safety and traffic
calming measures.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Brown to direct staff to revise the Neighborhood Traffic
Management Guidelines and return to Council with recommendations; motion carried
' 5:0.
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The Special Meeting adjourned to a recess at 6:20 p.m., following which the Closed
Session convened at 6:30 p.m. '
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008 — 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Andrew Carter, Christine Mulholland, Allen
Settle, Vice Mayor Paul Brown and Mayor Dave Romero
City Staff:
Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Shelly Stanwyck,
Assistant City Administrative Officer; Audrey Hooper, City Clerk;
and Christine Dietrick, Assistant City Attorney; were present at Roll
Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to
questions as indicated in the minutes.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPIC
Assistant City Attorney Dietrick announced the following Closed Session topics:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Monica Irons
Employee Organizations: Unrepresented Management Employees
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Negotiator. Monica Irons
Employee Organization: San Luis Obispo Police Staff Officers' Association
(SLOPSOA
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
Mayor Romero called for public comments. None were forthcoming and the meeting
adjourned to the Closed Session.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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Assistant City Attorney Dietrick reported on the Closed Session at the commencement of
the Regular meeting as indicated below.
The Special Meeting adjourned to the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008 — 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Andrew Carter, Christine Mulholland, Allen
Settle, Vice Mayor Paul Brown and Mayor Dave Romero
City Staff:
Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Shelly Stanwyck,
' Assistant City Administrative Officer; Audrey Hooper, City Clerk;
and Christine Dietrick, Assistant City Attorney; were present at Roll
Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to
questions as indicated in the minutes.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Dietrick reported that Council met in Closed Session to discuss .
two separate labor negotiations issues as indicated previously. Council provided direction
to its negotiator and no further reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Romero presented James Kushing with a proclamation naming him San Luis
Obispo's Poet Laureate for 2009.
Mayor Romero presented Ann Havlik with a proclamation proclaiming October 2008
Dental Hygiene Month.
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- PUBLIC COMMENT
Bob Ross, Certified Cars of San Luis Obispo on Broad Street, expressed concern '
regarding the City's policy on balloons and banners. He explained that in the current
economic climate, it is important for small business owners to be able to display attention
getting devices and asked that Council consider revisiting these policies.
Community Development Director Mandeville discussed the steps that were taken to
update the current policy approximately three years ago. He offered to meet with Mr.
Ross to discuss his concerns in more detail.
There was not Council support to pursue this matter further at this time.
Ann Reams, San Luis Obispo, said that the Texas Cultural Affairs Commission and the
Americans for the Arts have named San Luis Obispo one of the top ten cities for their use
of the arts. She noted that the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council hopes to send its
Executive Director, Marta Pelusa, to the "Art in the City" conference in Abilene, Texas,
where the City will be used as a model.
Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, spoke against the Measure E -08, which will change the
language in the Charter to permit non - residents on advisory bodies.
In response to Council Member Brown, CAO Hampian discussed the intent of the '
measure, including language to accommodate the unique advisory bodies on which non-
residents have served. He reviewed the steps that will be taken to ensure that the
residency requirements for the other advisory bodies are clear and the practice of
requiring residency is institutionalized in the Council Policies and Procedures Manual,
Advisory Body Handbook and Bylaws of the various advisory bodies.
Sifu Kelvin Berman Harrison, San Luis Obispo, discussed his continuing concerns
regarding racism and harassment against him.
Tent/ Mohan, San Luis Obispo, said he is a candidate for Mayor, acknowledged other
candidates, and urged citizens to appreciate those who have taken the time to run for
office.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP PROPOSAL FOR A SIX UNIT CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT (730 AND 748 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, TR/ER 108 -07).
Community Development Director Mandeville introduced this item, following which
Associate Planner Leveille presented the agenda report and responded to questions.
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In response to Council Member Settle, Association Planner Leveille clarified for the
record that there will not be obstructions that will reduce sight distance for motorists
exiting the project on Foothill Boulevard.
Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
Richard Rengle, Architect representing project, discussed the amenities of the project, the
unanimous approval by Architectural Review Committee, and the suggestions that were
implemented at the Planning Commission's recommendation. He responded to Councli's
questions.
Council Member Settle stated, for the record, that he is concerned with the ability of fire
engines to access the propery in the event of an emergency.
Community Development Director Mandeville explained that the Fire Department staff
has looked at this project and indicated that they would not pull a fire engine into the
parking area, but would stage it in front of the project.
Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
Council Member Carter said that although he shares some of the concerns expressed,
the project meets the City's guidelines and he would support it.
tMayor Romero also spoke in support of the project.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Brown to, as recommended by the Planning
Commission, adopt Resolution No. 10034 (2008 Series) approving a tentative tract map
and Negative Declaration of environmental impact for a six unit condominium
development located at 730 and 748 Foothill Boulevard (TR/ER 108 -07); motion carried
5:0.
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD /US 101 INTERCHANGE PROJECT UPDATE AND
FINAL COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT PROJECT REPORT.
Director of Public Works Walter introduced this item, following which Deputy Director of
Public Works Bochum presented the agenda report. They responded to questions.
Namat Hosseinion, Dokken Engineering, and Doug Huemann, Caltrans Project
Manager, were present to respond to questions.
Following the staff presentation. Council recessed at 8:50 p.m. and the meeting
reconvened at 9:05 p.m. with all members present.
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Public Comments
Staff and representatives from Caltrans and Dokken Engineering responded to questions 1
throughout the public comment period.
Sean Flickinger, President of Los Verdes Park I Homeowners Association, expressed
concern regarding findings in the Draft Environmental Impact Report and its conclusions
related to accessibility, noise, traffic modeling, and safety.
Donna DeGangi, Los Verdes Parks I and II, reiterated concerns expressed by Mr.
Flickinger and added that she was concerned about air quality as well. She requested
retaining the raised median on Los Osos Valley Road and keeping one lane in the
westbound direction. She also supported staffs recommendation to alter the timing of the
light at South Higuera.
Brian Stark, Executive Director of the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County, said
the Land Conservancy has concerns that the Draft Project Report did not include a
description of the trail connection in the document. He advocated for a separate bike
grade separation across the road and said future discussion regarding an underpass
should remain open.
Nell Bennett, Los Verdes Park Il, expressed concern regarding the safety of the ingress
and egress in Alternative #3. He asked Council to reconsider the proposals and put
safety at the forefront.
Carol Michael, Oregon, said she owns a unit in Los Verdes Park and encouraged further
study of the project. She expressed concern regarding the left turn challenge entering
and existing Los Verdes Park.
Helene Finger, San Luis Obispo, encouraged a full grade separation to the Bob Jones
Trail. She also expressed concerns regarding safety and said consideration should be
given to incorporating an undercrossing as the County recently did on the City to the Sea
trail in Avila.
Gary Havas, San Luis Obispo, expressed appreciation for the inclusion of the Bob Jones
trail extension. He said he hoped a grade- separated crossing under the roadway will be
included in the future.
Greg Notley expressed concerns regarding the lack of response from Caltrans to some of
his questions regarding the trail system. He was also concerned because the project
area is a major bicycle thoroughfare and the Caltrans design criteria has not addressed
it. He explained why he thought using the culvert as part of the trail is viable.
Tenn Mohan, San Luis Obispo, expressed concern regarding Alternative #3 and said he
thought that Calle Joaquin would be better suited for access. He suggested that instead '
no more time should be spent on the Dalidio area, but that consideration should be given
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to using Buckley. Road as the alternative to Route 227. He also suggested that a study
' should be made for two exits onto Palos Verdes Street. He supported the undercrossing
for the Bob Jones trail.
Eugene Jud, San Luis Obispo, raised questions about the environmental document and
questioned whether greenhouse gas, oil, or the current economic situation was taken into
consideration in the study. He suggested instead of this project, the funds should be
spent on alternative modes of transportation.
Frank Owen, San Luis Obispo, spoke about the need to make cycling more attractive to
people and discussed models of trains that parallel creeks.
Liz Apfelberg, Los Verdes Park II, expressed safety concerns about the bus stops on Los
Osos Valley Road in front of Los Verdes Parks I and II. She suggested that there needs
to be some a crosswalk and signals on this road.
Adam Fukushima, Bicycle Coalition, supported the upgraded crossing and that people will
want to exit the Bob Jones Trail and go to the other side of the road. He discussed the
need for a plan to provide children a safe way to make the Bob Jones Trail and Los Osos
Valley Road crossing and encouraged Council to proceed with investigating this issue.
Mark Tumer, San Luis Obispo, discussed his concerns regarding the existing signals and
' how difficult it makes for cyclists traveling to Cuesta College, particularly because they
must pull out of the bike lane and into the traffic before they get to the first signal. He
suggested that an underpass for the bicycle trail should be pursued.
Darrel Goo, Los Verdes Park II, expressed concern regarding safety at an underpass
because of the existence of the homeless community. He also expressed concern that
Caltrans has not responded to comments raised by the residents,.but said he hoped they
would work with City staff to develop a plan in the near future that would work for all
parties.
Mr. Neumann, Caltrans Project Manager, discussed the relationship between the City and
Caltrans on this project. He explained Caltrans role with regard to other agencies. He
also explained that Caltrans just recently received comments from the City's consultant
and that Caltrans' staff had been waiting for those comments before responding to the
residents. He said that the next step in the process is for a Final Environmental Impact
Report to be prepared by DOKKEN Engineering.
In response to CAO Hampian, Mr. Hosseinion discussed the next steps in the process.
He said that the issue of greenhouse gas is a new one and will be part of an amendment
to the environmental document.
' Doris Bolef, Los Verdes Park II, urged Council to consider those concerns expressed by
the residents of Los Verdes Parks.
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—end of public comments —
Following clarification by staff, CAO Hampian suggested that CAO recommendation #2 1
be revised to read: "Endorse Alternative #3 subject to completion of an environmental
review by Caltrans, including consideration of comments made this evening during the
public comment period." He emphasized that staff will continue to work with the Los
Verdes community. He stressed the importance of continuing to move forward on this
project so as not to lose funding.
Vice Mayor Brown expressed concern regarding the use of the culvert as a bicycle
path. He explained that he would not support pursuing a signal at this time as
recommended by the Los Verdes Parks' residents as the warrants don't support doing
so.
Council Member Settle said he wants the overpass to proceed and asked Caltrans to
expedite this matter. He supported prioritizing a signalized intersection and a crosswalk
between Los Verdes Parks I and II. He also supported having a bypass link to Buckley
Road, though it is unclear when that could happen. He favored the recommended
connection to the Bob Jones Trail and said he was open to pursuing the possibility of
using the culvert. He noted that noise concerns can be dealt with through mitigation
measures. He supported the modified recommendation suggested by CAO Hampian.
Council Member Carter supported proceeding with the project so as not to lose the
funding for it. He did not have concerns regarding use of the culvert. He said he would
not support signalization at this time since the traffic warrants don't support it at this
time. He concurred with the revised recommendation.
Council Member Mulholland expressed appreciation that rubberized asphalt or
alternative paving technology will be used in this project. She did not support placing a
bicycle path in the culvert as they were not built for the purpose and would not be able
to be used during certain times of the year. She acknowledged the need to remain
open to keep some of the suggestions made, to pursue the overpass at this time, and to
consider a Buckley Road bypass in the future. She supported addressing the
greenhouse gas emissions in the EIR. She also said it is important to continue to
consider the two bus stops on Los Osos Valley Road at the Los Verdes Parks, but did
not support installing a signal at this time.
Mayor Romero acknowledged the need to proceed with this project so as not to lose
State funding and concurred with the CAO recommendation as modified.
ACTION: Moved by Brown /Settle to: 1. Receive a report regarding the status of the
final Project Report and Environmental document for the Los Osos Valley Road (LOVR)
Interchange project. 2. Endorse Alternative #3 subject to completion of an
environmental review by Caltrans, including the comments made during the public
comment period. 3. Authorize staff to incorporate design features into the project to
address local issues that include the Bob Jones Trail facility and access and noise near
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Los Verdes Park I and II. 4. Direct staff to include the assessment of an arterial bypass
roadway link near Los Verdes Park I and II as part of the next update to the City's
Circulation Element; motion carried 5:0.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Council Member Mulholland reported on her attendance at the October 14t Strategic
Growth Readiness workshop and the October 15"' South Central Coast Basinwide Air
Pollution Control Council meeting.
Council Member Carter discussed his attendance, with Mayor Romero and Vice Mayor
Brown, at the Town Gown Conference on October 16th and 17"'. He also spoke of his
recent attendance at a Downtown Association Quarterly Breakfast, which was also a
candidates' forum.
A brief discussion followed regarding regulatory requirements imposed on the City by
other agencies, particularly regarding the City's storm drainage program.
Council Member Settle discussed activities of LAFCO and Performing Arts Facilities
Committee.
Vice Mayor Brown announced that Dee Torres has been hired as Homeless Services
Coordinator for the Economic Opportunity Commission.
Mayor Romero said the storm drainage discharge requirements being proposed by the
Regional Water Quality Control Board were a major concern discussed at the Mayors'
meeting. He discussed information he received from the Town Gown Conference.
A brief discussion followed regarding a program that would allow property owners to build
their own solar systems. Council concurred that staff should contact the City of Berkeley
to learn more about its solar program.
Mayor Romero reported on the activities of the SLO Council of Government.
COMMUNICATIONS
None.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero
adjourned the meeting at 11:50.
Audrey Hoo r
City Clerk LJ
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