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* AIA President
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BIA /Deborah Holley
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Chamber of Commerce
CITY HALL, 9 9 0 PAL M STREET Cuesta College / K. Roberts
Bill Thoma / Chamber of Comm.
Co. Board of Spvrs.
Pau'_ Hood, Co.Administration
Housing Authority
Tuesday, July 21, 1998 - 4:00 pj K,BY
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4:00 P:M. `REGULAR MEETING KII,
KVEC
KPRL
Library (front desk)
Mustang Daily
New Times (front desk)
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Allen K. Settle Pac.Bell / V. Montalban
Pac. Gas & Elec. / B.Burke
Planning Comm. (3k Comm. Dev.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE So. Calif. Gas /. V. Sterling
Council of Govts / R. DeCarli
League of Women Voters
ROLL CALL: Council Members Bill Roalman, DaVE Telegram-Tribune (front desk)
Williams, Vice Mayor mithM Public Interest Action Ctr.
y Kathyy , ECOSLO / Geoffry Land
Res.forQual.Neigh / C.Sanders
Sierra Club / Gary Felsman
SLO Property Owners Assoc.
Fred Strong (The Citizen)
PUBu c COMMENT PERIOD(not to exceed 15 minutes total) _ Sonic Cable/Jackie.
The Council welcomes youru9piA You may oddress'the Council by completll UNOCAL/J. Bray
it to the City Clerk prior-to the meeting. At this fime..,.,you may..address the CI Telegram Tribune/S.Lyons
f Peg..Pinard/SLO County
on the agenda or items on.the Consent Agenda Time limit is jhree rnintites Capps
the Council to discuss or take action on Issues not ori We agenda; except thaj
staff may bnefly .respond to statements made or questions posed by Pers =I.subscril3tions Paid or
testimony rights(Gov, CddeSec.54954.2)., Staff may be.asked to k1low up c Env. Provided
and other.wntteit documenf;iti relating to.eacti item-referred.to:on,'this ag (rec.mtaa.only) i
Clerl`s.Offioe in Room 1 of Clty'Hall: John wiles esq.
Easter Rents, Inc.
IMS/S.Krautheim
EDA (Engr. Dev. Assoc.)
Ellenburg Capital Corp.
Local Government Services
RRM Design Group / LeeAnne
Vista Information Services
Wallace, John L. & Assocs.
Walter Bros. Construction Co.
A. J. Diani Construction
Fugro/McClelland
Cannon Assoc.
® SLO Assoc of Realtors
Kimley-Horn
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is approved on one motion. Council Members may pull consent items to be
considered after Business items.
C1. COUNCIL MINUTES (Condon)
Consideration of the minutes of:
Tuesday, July 7, 1998 @ 6:30 p.m., and
Tuesday, July 7, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m.
+ RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended.
C2. MANHOLE &WETWELL COATING PROJECT (MCCLUSKEY/704-06)
Consideration of plans and specifications for"Manhole &Wetwell Coating Project,"
Specification No. 9202; engineer's estimate: $80,000. (Plans and specifications are
available in the Council Office for review.)
♦ RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications, authorize staff to
advertise for bids, and authorize CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible
bid is within the engineer's estimate.
C3. APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS (HAMPIAN/211-05)
Consideration of authorization of application for grant funds from the North American
Wetlands Conservation Act Program in the amount of$100,000 in support of the
acquisition of approximately 80 acres of wetlands and upland buffer at the Morganti
Ranch of Los Osos Valley Road.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of a grant application.
C4. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT -CROSSROADS (JONAS/203-05)
Consideration of giving final passage to an ordinance modifying the Master List of Uses
under the planned development zoning for the Crossroads mixed use center at 3165 and
3173 Broad Street. (Continued from 717/98).
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Grant final passage.to Ordinance No. 1341.
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C5. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS -ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (MOSS/704-
06)
MOSS/70406)
Consideration of aRequest for Proposals (RFP) for Architectural Services for the
renovation of office space and seismic strengthening of 879 Morro Street at an
estimated cost of$63,600. (RFP is available in the Council Office for review.)
♦ RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve RFP; 2) authorize the CAO to execute a contract
with the recommended architect, if within the project design budget; and, 3) approve
entering into a time and materials contract with Marcia Walthers for construction
consultation services through the design/preconstruction phase, at a cost not to exceed
$9,240.
C6. WATERMAIN PROJECTS (McCLUSKEY/704-06)
Consideration of plans and specifications for "Albert, Chaplin and Slack Watermain
Replacements," Specification No. 9879; engineer's estimate: $752,100, including
contingencies. (Plans and specifications are available in the Council Office for review.)
♦ RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications; 2) authorize staff to
advertise for bids and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible
bid is within budget; and, 3) adopt resolution waiving City fees related to the project.
C7. USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT MULTI-PURPOSE ROOMS (LeSAGE/1103-01)
Consideration of a joint use agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and the
San Luis Coastal Unified School District for joint improvement and use of multi-purpose
rooms so that these facilities might be used as gymnasiums.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the joint-use agreement.
C8. DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS (SLATE/210-07)
Consideration of employment contracts for Downtown Association Administrator, and
Thursday Night Activities and Promotions Coordinator.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the contracts of employment
between the City of San Luis Obispo and the Downtown Association Administrator, and
the Thursday Night Activities and Promotions Coordinator.
C9. PUBLIC ART FUNDING (HAMPIAN/201-13)
Consideration of the allocation of Art in Public Places funding to the Mission Plaza
Expansion Project (San Luis Obispo Creek Walk).
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♦ RECOMMENDATION: 1)Allocate $3,600 of Art-in Lieu funds generated as a result
of new Capital Improvement Projects included in the 1998-99 budget to the Mission
Plaza Expansion Project; and, 2) reallocate $1.4,000 of the 1997-99 Art-in-Lieu funds
from the Sinsheimer Park Improvements Project to the Mission Plaza Expansion
Project.
C10. LIVE-SCAN FINGERPRINT SYSTEM PURCHASE (GARDINER1704-06)
Consideration of awarding a contract for the purchase of the Live-Scan Fingerprint
System to Indentix Corporation in the amount of$64,874 and authorize the Mayor to
execute the purchase agreement.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Award contract, and authorize mayor to execute the purchase
agreement.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS(not to exceed'15 minutes).
Council Members report.on conferences or other City activifies. Time limit=�3•minutes.
PUBUC HEARINGS .
If you have.filled out.a Speaker.Slip, the Mayor will call.you to the ;podiiurn. :Please speak into the
microphone and.give your.name and city of residence,for the record. Please lima your comments to 3
minutes; consultant and project.presentabons limited to.10 minutes. If you.challenge an issue in court
you may be limited to raising only those issues-you.;or someone else. raised at this public hearing.as
described below, or in written corresponderice delivered'tothe City before or during the public hearing.
1. APPEAL -TAKKEN MIXED USE DEVELOPMEN4atrnick
A /201-11. - 30 min.)
Public hearing-to consider an appe by Frank Buck a�ldMisnerthe Planning
Commission's approval of a use peto a! mixed at 3053 S. Higuera
Street; Robert Takken, applicant.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution denying the appeal, and upholding the
Planning Commission's action on the subject project.
2. APPEAL- 121 PENMAN WAY (JONAS -10-11 -45 min.)
Public hearing to consider an appeal b Madi Gates o he Planning Commission's denial
of a request for an exceptior�o%d ce the yar requirements for an accessory structure
at 121 Penman ft-(Donald Wil ap icant.
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♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution denying the appeal, and upholding the
Planning Commission's action.
3. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP -ALICITA COURT (JONAS/203-03 - 5 min.)
Public hearing to consider a tentative parcel map creating two lots from one lot, including (�}�
minor exceptions to the subdivision regulations; for property located on the northeastern 1'
comer of Alicita Court and Margarita Avenue (3165 & 3195 Alicita Court).
+ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the tentative parcel map.
COMMUNICATIONS(not to exceed 15 minutes)
At this time, any Council.Member or the City Administrative Officer may ask a question for clarification,
make an announcement, or report briefly on his or her activities. In addition,.subject to Council Policies.
and Procedures,they may provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, request
staff to report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or take action to direct
staff to place.a matter of business on a future.agenda(Gov.Code Sec. 54954.2).
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX RECORDS (STATLER/409-06 -20 min.)
Consideration of implementing a transient occupancy tax (TOT) records review to assure
compliance with the TOT ordinance and to establish an informal rapport and an
information sharing process with the business owners so they have a contact in City Hall.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Approve implementing a transient occupancy tax (TOT)
records review.
S. AD HOC INCLUSIONARY HOUSING COMMITTEE (JONAS - 10 min.)
Consideration of a Planning Commission recommendation to establish an ad hoc
committee to advise the Commission on the Draft Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Direct the Planning Commission to appoint a subcommittee of
its members to hold special public meetings to review the draft Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance and to solicit community input, using such community resources as are
available to assist them in this task.
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6. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (McCLUSKEY/70406 -20 min.)
Consideration of approving plans and specifications to install sidewalks at various
locations.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the CAO to approve plans and specifications to
install sidewalks at the locations and in the priority order noted in Exhibit A of the
agenda report; advertise for bids; and award the contract if the cost is less than
$150,000.
PRESMTATIQN:.
Presentation to Brad Schram for his contribution to the guide book Birds-of San Luis
Obispo.
A. RECESS TO:
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6:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Council,Heanng Room
Palm Street
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
Pending litigation, Steve Smith v. City of San Luis Obispo - Pursuant to
Government Code. 54956.9
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code
54957.6
Fire Battalion Chiefs' Association
Agency Negotiators: Wendy George and Karen Jenny
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR.- Pursuant to Government Code
54957.6
San Luis Obispo Fire Fighters' Association
Agency Negotiators: Wendy George and Karen Jenny
7 OO:E.M. -REGULAWMEETiNG; ' Councl Chamber
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90 Palm Street
B. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION.
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C. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT.
-PUBLIC COMMENT-PERIOD(notto exceed 15.m—Mutesaotal)
The Council welcomes your rnput You may"address the Council oy com-dp- a speaker slip and giving
it to the.City CIerK pnor 3oafie^meeting At-this Ume you may_address the Council on items"that.are:not
on the.agenda or items on the Consent-Agenda -Tinie limit is three minutes. State law does not allow:
the Council to'discxiss or.take action.onlissues not ori.the agenda, except that,merrit ers.of the Councl or.
staff may-bnefily respond;to statements made or;questions�posed"by persons exercising their public
testimony rights(Gov Cone Sec:.549542): Staff`rrs3y beasked to5follow up on such items. Staff reports.
afid other written documentation:relatih .to each item referred to,on.this agenda are.on.-file in.the City.:
Clerk's Office m;Room 1 Of`City Hall:
PRESENTATION.
Presentation to Dick Pottratz, President of the San Luis Obispo Monday Rotary Club,
for the Rotary Club's contribution to the Pavilion improvements at Laguna Lake Park.
- USINESS ITEMS
7. SAN LUIS MARKETPLACE.PREVIEW (JONAS/202-03 - 60 min.)
Consideration of a proposed project called "San Luis Market Place."
♦ RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive a presentation by the San Luis Marketplace
project applicant outlining their concept for the development of the Dalidio property; 2)
receive a presentation by staff concerning several issues associated with the project; 3)
provide feedback to the applicant regarding the Council's overall receptivity to the
project, and direct staff on the specific issues and recommendations set forth in this
report, including matters related to project concept, tenants, timing, phasing, design and
financing; and, 4) concur with the project timing scenario and sequence of next steps
outlined in the summary of recommendations at the conclusion of the report.
8. AIRPORT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN EIR ALTERNATIVES (JONAS/201-04 -45
min.) -
Consideration of the status report on the Airport Area Specific Plan and review of the
Environmental Impact Report.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Accept the status report and confirm the four specific plan
alternatives proposed by staff and the specific plan consultants.
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9. NACIMIENTO WATER SUPPLY PROJECT AMENDMENT (MOSS/1202-09-60
min.)
Consideration of the conceptual approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Nacimiento Water
Supply Project Agreement.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Conceptually approve the amendment to the agreement,
reaffirming the City's commitment to completion of the EIR Phase of the Nacimiento
Water Supply Project.
10. HIGUERA STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (McCLUSKEY/704-06
-45 min.)
Consideration of the Higuera Street Bridge Replacement Project.
♦ RECOMMENDATION:
1) Authorize staff to proceed with final construction plans for the rehabilitation of the
Higuera Street Bridge, Altemative 1;
2) Approve flexible work hours as recommended;
3) Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the design contract
with Martin & Kane, Inc. in the amount of$71,600 for additional work to complete an
investigative trial project and eliminate further work on opening the creek. Appropriate
$14,320 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund and $57,280 in grant
revenue and move it to 400.9504.520.552 for the Higuera Street Bridge environmental
and design services;
4) Approve the inclusion of bonus payments of$4,000 per day up to a maximum of
$60,000, to be included in the construction contract documents; and,
5) Approve the inclusion of$20,000 in the project budget for advertising and promotion
to be administered through the Downtown Association.
11. FIREFIGHTER SALARY STEPS (HAMPIAN/508-01 -20 min.)
Consideration of implementing new lower entry.level salary steps and new employment
standards for firefighters, and the addition of one regular firefighter position.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: A. Adopt resolution: 1) adding four new lower steps on the
firefighter salary range ($29,874; $31,434; $33,098; and, $34,840 annually); 2)
requiring the State Fire Marshal's Firefighter I certification for all newly hired firefighters
except paramedics; and, 3) requiring a minimum of Firefighter I Academy graduation for
all newly hired firefighter/paramedics. B) Authorize the addition of one firefighter
position in the Fire Department.
D. ADJOURN TO TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1998 AT 7.00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET.
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Donald Waller *,a —al Michael Tilden
121 Penman Way 770 Meinece Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Meryl Perloff, John Hough
9Chuck Crotzer
52 Mill St.
P.O. Box 12528
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Frank Buck
3053 S. Higuera St. 412
San Luis Obispo, CA 93412
Madi Gates G�} y
125 Serrano Heights p� • �_ vv///l
San Luis Obispo, CA93405
Robert Takken Mr. Andy Anderson
668 Marsh St. President, Chumash Village
San iuis Obispo, CA 93401 3057 S. Higuera St. #1101
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Patrick Misner `5- 7' —
3053 S. Higuera St. #1 �
San Luis Obispo, CA 93412
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY HALL., 990 PALM STREET A
Tuesday, July 21, 1998 - 4:00 p.m.
ACTION UPDATE
4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Ghamtier
990 Palm Street:
PRESENT-_ Council Members Bill Roalrnan, Dave Romero, Dodie
Williams, Vice Mayor Kathy Smith, Mayor Allen K. Settle
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD(not,to eiceed 15 minutes.total)
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The Council welcomes your input. You.may address the Council by completing a'speaker slip and givingy!
it to the City Clerk;prior to.the meeting. At this time,,you may address ihe•Council on items that are not
on the agenda of.items on the Consent Agenda. Time limit.is three minutes. State law 'does not allow:.
the.Council to discuss or take action'on;issues not on the agenda, e)(cept;that members of the Council or
staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons. exercising their public.
testimony rights(Gov:Code Sec::54954:2). Staff may be asked to follow up on such items. Staff reports;
and other written dosurrentation relatipg to each item refereed to.on this agenda are:on..file'in'the City
Clerk's Office in Room 1 of City Mall.
There were no public comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is approye ' o..n. one motion:_ .Council Mernbdt may pull- consent items to be`
considered after Business items.. .
C1. COUNCIL MINUTES (Condon)
Consideration of the minutes of:
Tuesday, July 7, 1998 @ 6:30 p.m.; and
Tuesday, July 7, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m.
Council Agenda Tuesday, July 21, 1998
+ RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended.
FINAL ACTION: Approved(5-0).
C2. MANHOLE & WETWELL COATING PROJECT (MCCLUSKEY/704-06)
Consideration of plans and specifications for"Manhole &Wetwell Coating Project,"
Specification No. 9202; engineer's estimate: $80,000. (Plans and specifications are
available in the Council Office for review.)
♦ RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications, authorize staff to
advertise for bids, and authorize CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible
bid is within the engineer's estimate.
FINAL ACTION: Approved(5-0).
C3. APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS (HAMPIAN/211-05)
Consideration of authorization of application for grant funds from the North American
Wetlands Conservation Act Program in the amount of$100,000 in support of the
acquisition of approximately 80 acres of wetlands and upland buffer at the Morganti
Ranch of Los Osos Valley Road.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of a grant application.
FINAL ACTION: Resolution No. 8826 adopted(5-0).
C4. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT -CROSSROADS (JONAS/203-05)
Consideration of giving final passage to an ordinance modifying the Master List of Uses
under the planned development zoning for the Crossroads mixed use center at 3.165 and
3173 Broad Street. (Continued from 7/7/98).
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1341.
FINAL ACTION. Ordinance No. 1341 given final passage (5-0).
C5. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS -ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (MOSS/704-
06)
Consideration of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Architectural Services for the
renovation of office space and seismic strengthening of 879 Morro Street at an
estimated cost of$63,600. (RFP is available in the Council Office for review.)
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♦ RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve RFP; 2) authorize the CAO to execute a contract
with the recommended architect, if within the project design budget; and, 3) approve
entering into a time and materials contract with Marcia Walthers for construction
consultation services through the design/preconstruction phase, at a cost not to exceed
$9,240.
FINAL ACTION: Approved(5-0).
C6. WATERMAIN PROJECTS (McCLUSKEYf704-06)
Consideration of plans and specifications for"Albert, Chaplin and Slack Watermain
Replacements, Specification No. 9879; engineers estimate: $752,100, including
contingencies. (Plans and specifications are available in the Council Office for review.)
♦ RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications; 2) authorize staff to
advertise for bids and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible
bid is within budget; and, 3) adopt resolution waiving City fees related to the project.
FINAL ACTION: Resolution No. 8827 adopted(5-0).
C7. USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT MULTI-PURPOSE ROOMS (LeSAGE/1103-01)
Consideration of a joint use agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and the
San Luis Coastal Unified School District for joint improvement and use of multi-purpose
rooms so that these facilities might be used as gymnasiums.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the joint-use agreement.
FINAL ACTION: Resolution No. 8828 adopted(5-0).
C8. DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS (SLATE/210-07)
Consideration of employment contracts for Downtown Association Administrator, and
Thursday Night Activities and Promotions Coordinator.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the contracts of employment
between the City of San Luis Obispo and the Downtown Association Administrator, and
the Thursday Night Activities and Promotions Coordinator.
FINAL ACTION: Resolution No. 8829 adopted(5-0).
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C9. PUBLIC ART FUNDING (HAMPIAN/201-13)
Consideration of the allocation of Art in Public Places funding to the Mission Plaza
Expansion Project (San Luis Obispo Creek Walk).
♦ RECOMMENDATION: 1) Allocate $3,600 of Art-in Lieu funds generated as a result
of new Capital Improvement Projects included in the 1998-99 budget to the Mission
Plaza Expansion Project; and, 2) reallocate $14,000 of the 1997-99 Art-in-Lieu funds
from the Sinsheimer Park Improvements Project to the Mission Plaza Expansion
Project.
FINAL ACTION. Approved(5-0).
C10. LIVE-SCAN FINGERPRINT SYSTEM PURCHASE (GARDINER/704-06)
Consideration of awarding a contract for the purchase of the Live-Scan Fingerprint
System to Indentix Corporation in the amount of$64,874 and authorize the Mayor to
execute the purchase agreement.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Award contract, and authorize mayor to execute the purchase
agreement.
FiNAL ACTION. Approved(5-0).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS (not to exceed 15 minutes)
Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time limit-3 minutes.
CL1. Council Member Romero reported on the most recent SLOCOG meeting.
CL2. Council Member Williams reported on her attendance at the CMC Advisory Council
Meeting. She also informed the Council that the First Night Board is interviewing for an
executive director and has received several promising applications.
CL3. Vice Mayor Smith said that she had represented the Mayor at the WASBE
reception, and had enjoyed giving an award at the Freewheelers Car Club Show.
CL4. Council Member Williams along with Council Members Smith and Romerohad
attended the Homeless Shelter renovation event, and confirmed that the shelter had gone
through an amazing transformation.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
If you have filled out a Speaker Slip, the Mayor will call you to the podium. Please speak into the
microphone and give your name and city of residence for the record. Please limit your comments to 3
minutes; consultant and project presentations limited to 10 minutes. If you challenge an issue in court,
you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at this public hearing as
described below, or in written correspondence delivered to the City before or during the public hearing.
1. APPEAL -TAKKEN MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT (JONAS/201-11 - 30 min.)
Public hearing to consider an appeal by Frank Buck and Patrick Misner of the Planning
Commission's approval of a use permit to allow a mixed use project at 3053 S. Higuera
Street; Robert Takken, applicant.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution denying the appeal, and upholding the
Planning Commission's action on the subject project.
FINAL ACTION: Resolution No. 8830 adopted, as amended to modify the use permit
regarding hours operation (5-0). Council gave direction to staff that the affordable
housing component of the project be factored for low-income.
2. APPEAL - 121 PENMAN WAY (JONAS/210-11 -45 min.)
Public hearing to consider an appeal by Madi Gates of the Planning Commission's denial
of a request for an exception to reduce the yard requirements for an accessory structure
at 121 Penman Way; Donald Waller, applicant.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution denying the appeal, and upholding the
Planning Commission's action.
FINAL ACTION: Resolution No. 8831 adopted, with the condition that the accessory
building be brought up to code prior to occupancy of the main house (5-0).
3. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP -ALICITA COURT (JONAS/203-03 - 5 min.)
Public hearing to consider a tentative parcel map creating two lots from one lot, including
minor exceptions to the subdivision regulations, for property located on the northeastern
corner of Alicita Court and Margarita Avenue (3165 & 3195 Alicita Court).
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the tentative parcel map.
FINAL ACTION: Resolution No. 8832 adopted(5-0).
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COMMUNICATIONS (not to exceed 15 minutes)
At this time, any Council Member or the City Administrative Officer may ask a question for clarification,
make an announcement, or report briefly on his or her activities. In addition, subject to Council Policies
and Procedures, they may provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, request
staff to report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or take action to direct
staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda(Gov. Code Sec. 54954.2).
Comml. Council Member Romero asked Council to refer the problem of parking in the
downtown for certain delivery vehicles, brought to the City's attention by John Troutner,
back to staff for resolution and accommodation of parking issues. (General Consensus)
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX RECORDS (STATLER/409-06 - 20 min.)
Consideration of implementing a transient occupancy tax (TOT) records review to assure
compliance with the TOT ordinance and to establish an informal rapport and an
information sharing process with the business owners so they have a contact in City Hall.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Approve implementing a transient occupancy tax (TOT)
records review.
FINAL ACTION: Approved as amended to conduct the review on a three-year cycle,
(1A 1/3, 1/3) (3-1-1, AS opposed, KS not participating).
5. AD HOC INCLUSIONARY HOUSING COMMITTEE (JONAS - 10 min.)
Consideration of a Planning Commission recommendation to establish an ad hoc
committee to advise the Commission on the Draft Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Direct the Planning Commission to appoint a subcommittee of
its members to hold special public meetings to review the draft Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance and to solicit community input, using such community resources as are
available to assist them in this task.
FINAL ACTION: Resolution No. 8833 adopted establishing the Inclusionary Housing
Task Force, made up of the individuals recommended in the agenda report, to review the
draft ordinance. Planning Commission directed to return to Council with a report on the
committee's progress by the end of September. Planning Commission directed to return
to Council with the draft Inclusionary Housing Ordinance by the end of October(5-0).
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PRESENTATION
Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Brad Schram for his contribution to the guide
book Birds of San Luis Obispo.
A. RECESS TO:
6:40 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Council Hearing Room
990 Palm Street
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
Pending litigation, Steve Smith v. City of San Luis Obispo - Pursuant to
Government Code§. 54956.9
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code §
54957.6
Fire Battalion Chiefs' Association
Agency Negotiators: Wendy George and Karen Jenny
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code §
54957.6
San Luis Obispo Fire Fighters' Association
Agency Negotiators: Wendy George and Karen Jenny
7:00 P.M. REGULARMEETING Council Chamber
990 Palm Street
B. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION.
C. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT.
The City Attorney reported that negotiations were on-going in the first two items
considered in Closed Session and that Council had given unanimous approval to the
fact finders recommendations in the matter of the labor negotiations regarding the San
Luis Obispo Fire Fighters'Association, and action would be taken later in the meeting
under Item 11.
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD(not to exceed 15 minutes total)
The Council welcomes your input. You may address the Council by completing a speaker slip and giving
it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting At,this time,you may address the Council on items that are not
on the agenda or items on the Consent Agenda . Time limit is-three;minutes. State law does not allow•
the Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda, except that members of the Council or
staff may 'briefly respond to statements made or qas-tibris posedy persons exercising their public
testimony rights(Gov. Code Sec. 54954,2). Staff may be asked to follow upon such items. Staff reports
and other written documentation relating to each item referredto on this agenda are on file in the.City
Clerk's Office.in Room 1 'of City Hall'
None.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Dick Pottratz, President of the San Luis
Obispo Monday Rotary Club, for the Rotary Club's contribution to the Pavilion
improvements at Laguna Lake Park.
BUSINESS ITEMS
6. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (McCLUSKEY/704-06 -20 min.)
Consideration of approving plans and specifications to install sidewalks at various
locations.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the CAO to approve plans and specifications to
install sidewalks at the locations and in the priority order noted in Exhibit A of the
agenda report; advertise for bids; and award the contract if the cost is less than.
$150,000.
FINAL ACTION: Approved, as amended to omit#27, 2958, 2968, 2978 Higuers
Street, in favor of#31, the east side of Chorro between West and Murray, CAO
authorized to approve plans and specifications to install sidewalks at the locations and
in the priority order noted in Exhibit A, as amended; staff authorized to advertise for
bids, and award the contract if the cost is less than $150,000 (5-0). Council concurred
that a sidewalk project list should be considered by Council yearly.
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7. SAN LUIS MARKETPLACE PREVIEW (JONAS/202-03 - 60 min.)
Con§ideration of a proposed project called "San Luis Market Place."
♦ RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive a presentation by the San Luis Marketplace
project applicant outlining their concept for the development of the Dalidio property; 2)
receive a presentation by staff concerning several issues associated with the project; 3)
provide feedback to the applicant regarding the Council's overall receptivity to the
project, and direct staff on the specific issues and recommendations set forth in this
report, including matters related to project concept, tenants, timing, phasing, design and
financing; and, 4) concur with the project timing scenario and sequence of next steps
outlined in the summary of recommendations at the conclusion of the report.
FINAL ACTION: Adopt the CAO recommendation to conceptually approve the project,
and direct staff on the specific issues and recommendations set forth in this report,
including matters related to project concept, tenants, timing, phasing, design and
financing, and, 4) concur with the project timing scenario and sequence of next steps
outlined in the summary of recommendations at the conclusion of the report(4-0, BR
voting no).
8. AIRPORT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN EIR ALTERNATIVES (JONAS/201-04 -45
min.)
Consideration of the status report on the Airport Area Specific Plan and review of the
Environmental Impact Report.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Accept the status report and confirm the four specific plan
alternatives proposed by staff and the specific plan consultants.
FINAL ACTION: Approved(4-1,DR voting no).
9. NACIMIENTO WATER SUPPLY PROJECT AMENDMENT (MOSS/1202-09 -60
min.)
Consideration of the conceptual approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Nacimiento Water
Supply Project Agreement.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Conceptually approve the amendment to the agreement,
reaffirming the City's commitment to completion of the EIR Phase of the Nacimiento
Water Supply Project.
FINAL ACTION: Approved (5-0).
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10. HIGUERA STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (McCLUSKEY/704-06
-45 min.)
Consideration of the Higuera Street Bridge Replacement Project.
♦ RECOMMENDATION:
1) Authorize staff to proceed with final construction plans for the rehabilitation of the
Higuera Street Bridge, Alternative 1;
2) Approve flexible work hours as recommended;
3) Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the design contract
with Martin & Kane, Inc. in the amount of$71,600 for additional work to complete an
investigative trial project and eliminate further work on opening the creek. Appropriate
$14,320 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund and $57,280 in grant
revenue and move it to 400.9504.520.552 for the Higuera Street Bridge environmental
and design services;
4) Approve the inclusion of bonus payments of$4,000 per day up to a maximum of
$60,000, to be included in the construction contract documents; and,
5) Approve the inclusion of$20,000 in the project budget for advertising and promotion
to be administered through the Downtown Association.
FINAL ACTION. Approved(5-0).
11. FIREFIGHTER SALARY STEPS (HAMPIAN/508-01 - 20 min.)
Consideration of implementing new lower entry level salary steps and new employment
standards for firefighters, and the addition of one regular firefighter position.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: A. Adopt resolution: 1) adding four new lower steps on the
firefighter salary range ($29,874; $31,434; $33,098; and, $34,840 annually); 2)
requiring the State Fire Marshal's Firefighter I certification for all newly hired firefighters
except paramedics; and, 3) requiring a minimum of Firefighter I Academy graduation for
all newly hired firefighter/paramedics. B) Authorize the addition of one firefighter
position in the Fire Department.
FINAL ACTION: Resolution No. 8834 adopted(5-0).
D. ADJOURNED TO TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1998 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET.
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
Tuesday, July 21, 1998 - 4:00 p.m.
.4:00 P M.' REGULAR MEEfINCr Council Gham6er
!W Palin"Street
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Allen K. Settle
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: Council.Members Bill Roalman, Dave Romero, Dodie
Williams, Vice Mayor Kathy Smith, Mayor Allen K. Settle
RUDUC&COMMENT PERIOD(notao exceed t5 rrunutestotal). .
The Council welcomes your input You may address the Council^by completing a speaker slip and§Mng
itao the'City Clerk:pnor`t6 he meeting At this Lme, 'you may;address'She Council on Items that.are not
on1the-agenda or items on;;:the Consent Agenda Time limd:is three minutes::. State law does not allow.
the Council to disdbss or take action on Issues not onthe agenda, except that members,gf the Cquncll'or:
staff may .b-riefly .respond to statements made or questtons:posed by persons exercising their p6156c::
teshmoriy..nghts(Gov Code Sec.54954 2) Staff maybe asked to follow np on such`Items Staff reports
Ts-
and other writtenn docuritentation rel0ng 16 each Item_ referred to on :this°agenda are.on file ih, a City
Cl&Ws Officein Room 1 ofiClty Hall.,
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is approved on one motion. Council Members may pull consent items to be
considered after Business items.
C1. COUNCIL MINUTES (Condon)
Consideration of the minutes of:
Tuesday, July 7, 1998 @ 6:30 p.m., and
Tuesday, July 7, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m.
+ RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended.
C2. MANHOLE & WETWELL COATING PROJECT (McCLUSKEY/704-06)
Consideration of plans and specifications for "Manhole & Wetwell Coating Project,"
Specification No. 9202; engineers estimate: $80,000. (Plans and specifications are
available in the Council Office for review.)
♦ RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications, authorize staff to
advertise for bids, and authorize CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible
bid is within the engineers estimate.
C3. APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS (HAMPIAN/211-05)
Consideration of authorization of application for grant funds from the North American
Wetlands Conservation Act Program in the amount of$100,000 in support of the
acquisition of approximately 80 acres of wetlands and upland buffer at the Morganti
Ranch of Los Osos Valley Road.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of a grant application.
C4. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT -CROSSROADS (JONAS/203-05)
Consideration of giving final passage to an ordinance modifying the Master List of Uses
under the planned development zoning for the Crossroads mixed use center at 3165 and
3173 Broad Street. (Continued from 7/7/98).
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1341.
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C5. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS -ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (MOSS/704-
06)
Consideration of aRequest for Proposals (RFP) for Architectural Services for the
renovation of office space and seismic strengthening of 879 Morro Street at an
estimated cost of$63,600. (RFP is available in the Council Office for review.)
♦ RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve RFP; 2) authorize the CAO to execute a contract
with the recommended architect, if within the project design budget; and, 3) approve
entering into a time and materials contract with Marcia Walthers for construction
consultation services through the design/preconstruction phase, at a cost not to exceed
$9,240.
C6. WATERMAIN PROJECTS (McCLUSKEY/704-06)
Consideration of plans and specifications for"Albert, Chaplin and Slack Watermain
Replacements," Specification No. 9879; engineer's estimate: $752,100, including
contingencies. (Plans and specifications are available in the Council Office for review.)
♦ RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications; 2) authorize staff to
advertise for bids and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible
bid is within budget; and, 3) adopt resolution waiving City fees related to the project.
C7. USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT MULTI-PURPOSE ROOMS (LeSAGE/1103-01)
Consideration of a joint use agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and the
San Luis Coastal Unified School District for joint improvement and use of multi-purpose
rooms so that these facilities might be used as gymnasiums.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the joint-use agreement.
C8. DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS (SLATE/210-07)
Consideration of employment contracts for Downtown Association Administrator, and
Thursday Night Activities and Promotions Coordinator.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the contracts of employment
between the City of San Luis Obispo and the downtown Association Administrator, and
the Thursday Night Activities and Promotions Coordinator.
C9. PUBLIC ART FUNDING (HAMPIAN/201-13)
Consideration of the allocation of Art in Public Places funding to the Mission Plaza
Expansion Project (San Luis Obispo Creek Walk).
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♦ RECOMMENDATION: 1) Allocate $3,600 of Art-in Lieu funds generated as a result
of new Capital Improvement Projects included in the 1998-99 budget to the Mission
Plaza Expansion Project; and, 2) reallocate $14,000 of the 1997-99 Art-in-Lieu funds
from the Sinsheimer Paris Improvements Project to the Mission Plaza Expansion
Project
CID. LIVE-SCAN FINGERPRINT SYSTEM PURCHASE (GARDINERR04-06)
Consideration of awarding a contract for the purchase of the Live-Scan Fingerprint
System to Indentix Corporation in the amount of$64,874 and authorize the Mayor to
execute the purchase agreement.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Award contract, and authorize mayor to execute the purchase
agreement.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS(not to exceed 15 minutes)
Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time limit:-3 minutes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
If you have filled out a Speaker Slip, the Mayor will call you to the podium. Please speak into the
microphone and give your name and city of residence for the record. Please limit your comments to 3
minutes; consultant and project presentations limited to 10 minutes. If you challenge an issue in court,
you may be limited to raising only those'issues you or someone else raised at this public hearing as
described below, or in written correspondence delivered to the City before or during the public hearing.
1. APPEAL -TAKKEN MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT (JONAS/201-11 - 30 min.)
Public hearing to consider an appeal by Frank Buck and Patrick Misner of the Planning
Commission's approval of a use permit to allow a mixed use project at 3053 S. Higuera
Street; Robert Takken, applicant.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution denying the appeal, and upholding the
Planning Commission's action on the subject project.
2. APPEAL - 121 PENMAN WAY (JONAS/210-11 -45 min.)
Public hearing to consider an appeal by Madi Gates of the Planning Commission's denial
of a request for an exception to reduce the yard requirements for an accessory structure
at 121 Penman Way; Donald Waller, applicant.
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♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution denying the appeal, and upholding the
Planning Commission's action.
3. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP -ALICITA COURT (JONAS/203-03 - 5 min.)
Public hearing to consider a tentative parcel map creating two lots from one lot, including
minor exceptions to the subdivision regulations, for property located on the northeastern
comer of Alicita Court and Margarita Avenue (3165 & 3195 Alicita Court).
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the tentative parcel map.
COMMUNICATIONS(not to exceed 1:5 minutes)
At this time, any Council Member or the City Administrative:.Officer may ask a question for clarification,
make an.announcement, or report briefly on his.or her activities.' In addition , subject.to Council Policies
and Procedures, they may provide a reftrenceto staff or other-resources for factual information, request
staff to report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter,or take action to direct
staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.(Gov._Code Sec.-54954.2).
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX RECORDS (STATLER/409-06 -20 min.)
Consideration of implementing a transient occupancy tax (TOT) records review to assure
compliance with the TOT ordinance and to establish an informal rapport and an
information sharing process with the business owners so they have a contact in City Hall.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Approve implementing a transient occupancy tax (TOT)
records review.
5. AD HOC INCLUSIONARY HOUSING COMMITTEE (JONAS - 10 min.)
Consideration of a Planning Commission recommendation to establish an ad hoc
committee to advise the Commission on the Draft Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Direct the Planning Commission to appoint a subcommittee of
its members to hold special public meetings to review the draft Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance and to solicit community input, using such community resources as are
available to assist them in this task.
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6. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (McCLUSKEY/70406 -20 min.)
Consideration of approving plans and specifications to install sidewalks at.various
locations.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the CAO to approve plans and specifications to
install sidewalks at the locations and in the priority order noted in Exhibit A of the
agenda report; advertise for bids; and award the contract if the cost is less than
$150,000.
PRESENTATION' ,_ -
Presentation to Brad Schram for his contribution to the guide book Birds of San Luis
Obisoo.
A. RECESS TO:
6:30 P M - CLOSED SESSION Council Hearing Room
990 Pal?a,Street-
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
Pending litigation, Steve Smith v. City of San Luis Obispo - Pursuant to
Government Code. 54956.9
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code §
54957.6
Fire Battalion Chiefs' Association
Agency Negotiators: Wendy George and Karen Jenny
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code §
54957.6
San Luis Obispo Fire Fighters' Association
Agency Negotiators: Wendy George and Karen Jenny
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T00 PAR. ME
REGULAR ETING Council Chamber
.: . .. - '•
.._. :a __
990 Pelm Street
B. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION.
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C. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT.
PUBLIC COMMENTPERIOD(not to exceed 4minutes total)'
The Coundl welcomes your input: You shay address-the Councal by completing,a speaker slip and giving
it to the City.Clerk•prior-to the meeting At this,tithe you rnay:;addres`s the'Council,on items that are:not.
on the agenda ar items_on the.Consent Agenda. Tine 1Lmit is.three minutes; :State;law'does riot allow
the Council to discuss&lake action on issues not•on the agenda, except that mi emf`bers of ft-Council or
staff"Sy briefly •iispond, to stateinenta;shade of questions;posed'by pennons exercising their public
testimony�nghts(Gov Code Sec..5-4954.,2)..::Staff maybe asked to follow,do.on•Such 'terns.'Staff reports
;and other wntten.;documentatlon.;relatmg to:each stern referred to on this agenda are:on file m the City:;
Clerk s Office in Room i of City Half.`
PRESENTATION
Presentation to Dick Pottratz, President of the San Luis Obispo Monday Rotary Club,
for the Rotary Club's contribution to the Pavilion improvements at Laguna Lake Park.
BUSINESS ITEMS
7. SAN LUIS MARKETPLACE PREVIEW (JONAS/202-03 - 60 min.)
Consideration of a proposed project called "San Luis Market Place."
♦ RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive a presentation by the San Luis Marketplace
project applicant outlining their concept for the development of the Dalidio property; 2)
receive a presentation by staff concerning several issues associated with the project; 3)
provide feedback to the applicant regarding the Council's overall receptivity to the
project, and direct staff on the specific issues and recommendations set forth in this
report, including matters related to project concept, tenants, timing, phasing, design and
financing; and, 4) concur with the project timing scenario and sequence of next steps
outlined.in the summary of recommendations at the conclusion of the report.
8. AIRPORT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN EIR ALTERNATIVES (JONAS/201-04 -45
min.)
Consideration of the status report on the Airport Area Specific Plan and review of the
Environmental Impact Report.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Accept the status report and confirm the four specific plan
alternatives proposed by staff and the specific plan consultants.
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9. NACIMIENTO WATER SUPPLY PROJECT AMENDMENT (MOSS/1202-09 - 60
min.)
Consideration of the conceptual approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Nacimiento Water
Supply Project Agreement.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Conceptually approve the amendment to the agreement,
reaffirming the City's commitment to completion of the EIR Phase of the Nacimiento
Water Supply Project.
10. HIGUERA STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (McCLUSKEY/704-06
-45 min.)
Consideration of the Higuera Street Bridge Replacement Project.
♦ RECOMMENDATION:
1) Authorize staff to proceed with final construction plans for the rehabilitation of the
Higuera Street Bridge, Alternative 1;
2) Approve flexible work hours as recommended;
3) Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the design contract
with Martin & Kane, Inc. in the amount of$71,600 for additional work to complete an
investigative trial project and eliminate further work on opening the creek. Appropriate
$14,320 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund and $57,280 in grant
revenue and move it to 400.9504.520.552 for the Higuera Street Bridge environmental
and design services;
4) Approve the inclusion of bonus payments of$4,000 per day up to a maximum of
$60,000, to be included in the construction contract documents; and,
5) Approve the inclusion of$20,000 in the project budget for advertising and promotion
to be administered through the Downtown Association.
11. FIREFIGHTER SALARY STEPS (HAMPIAN/508-01 - 20 min.)
Consideration of implementing new lower entry level salary steps and new employment
standards for firefighters, and the addition of one regular firefighter position.
♦ RECOMMENDATION: A. Adopt resolution: 1) adding four new lower steps on the
firefighter salary range ($29,874; $31,434; $33,098; and, $34,840 annually); 2)
requiring the State Fire Marshal's Firefighter I certification for all newly hired firefighters
except paramedics; and, 3) requiring a minimum of Firefighter I Academy graduation for
all newly hired firefighter/paramedics. B) Authorize the addition of one firefighter
position in the Fire Department.
D. ADJOURN TO TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1998 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET.
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