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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/22/2002, AGENDA council agenda CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, January 22, 2002 ACTION UPDATE 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber 990 Palm Street CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Allen K. Settle PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Council Members John Ewan, Christine Mulholland, Ken Schwartz, Vice Mayor Jan Howell Marx, Mayor Allen K. Settle All Council Members were present PRESENTATIONS Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Christine Pauley of POUNDS declaring February 26, 2002 as "Spay Day USA." APPOINTMENT Utilities Director Moss introduced new employee Doug Dowden, Water Conservation Technician for the Utilities Department. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA(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 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 documentation relating to each item referred to on this agenda are on file in the City Clerk's Office in Room 1 of City Hall. Council Agenda Action update Tuesday,'January 22, 2002 Dave Romero, 2057 Skylark Lane, stressed the importance of developing the Dalidio project within City limits. He urged Council to resolve differences with the developer and proceed with the project. Gary Fowler. 777 Mill Street, commented on the quality of an advertisement placed by the City in The Tribune. He also spoke in support of the promotion of Police Detective Ian Parkinson to the rank of Sergeant Bill Wilson, 1690 Southwood Drive, urged Council to protect funding for the Damon-Garcia youth sports fields and not use the money for something else. (Letter on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Sifu Kelvin Berming Harrison, San Luis Obispo resident, reiterated claims of harassment and discrimination. Andrew Carter, 1283 Woodside Drive, expressed concern regarding MTBE levels in local lakes and creeks. Pamela Marshall Heatherington, 864 Osos Street, urged Council to write a letter of support for the extension of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary to cover San Luis Obispo coastal areas. Council asked the City Attorney to review the request and prepare a letter of support Mary Beth Schroeder. 2085 Wilding Lane, spoke against spending money on recreational improvements on Highway 101 (item C2)and urged Council to spend the money on improving senior facilities instead. She reiterated hopes that Council would reconsider locating the Senior Center to 1341 Nipomo. Additionally she noted that the Dalidio property should remain in open space as opposed to being developed. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda is approved on one motion. Council Members may pull consent items to be considered after Business items. C1. MINUTES OF TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 11, and 20, 2001, AND JANUARY 8, 2002. (PRICE/KOPECKY) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented. ACTION. Approved. (5:0) 2 Council Agenda Action,Update Tuesday;January 22, 2002 C2. FINAL LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE EL CHORRO REGIONAL PARK SOFTBALL FIELDS. (LESAGE) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Joint Use Committee and the Parks and Recreation Commission, adopt a resolution approving an agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo to cover the improvements to and subsequent operation of the EI Chorro Regional Park Softball Fields. ACTION. Resolution No. 9279(2002 series)adopted. (5:0) C3. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT FUNDS FROM (1) STATE RIPARIAN AND RIVERINE HABITAT PROGRAM. AND (2) THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD, IN SUPPORT OF THE PROJECT KNOWN AS THE AHEARN PROPERTY ACQUISITION. (GEORGE/HAVLIK) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to complete and submit an application for grant monies in the amount of $250,000 from the State Riparian and Riverine Habitat Program and $700,000 from the State Water Resources Control Board, which would be used in support of the acquisition of, and (following acquisition) water quality improvements on, the Ahearn property at Stagecoach Road and Highway 101. ACTION: Resolution No. 9280 (2002 series)adopted. (5:0) C4. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS APPROPRIATE FOR PUBLIC ART 2001-2003. (GEORGE/DEJARNETTE) RECOMMENDATION: Approve staff recommendation that public art funding in the amounts indicated be included in the following Capital Improvement Plan projects scheduled for the 2001-2003 fiscal years: City Hall Downtown Transit Center ($19,000), Railroad Museum Round-About ($19,000), Recreation Center Remodel ($18,500), Santa Rosa Park Renovations ($18,500), Metal Fish Sculpture ($1,100). ACTION.Approved. (5.0) C5. POLICE FACILITY MASTER PLAN CONSULTANT, SPECIFICATION NO. 90216. (GARDINER/HAZOURI) RECOMMENDATION: Approve a Request for Proposals (RFP) for consultant services to develop a facilities master plan for the Police Department and authorize contract award by the City Administrative Officer if the proposed contract amount is less than $50,000. ACTION.Approved. (5.-0) 3 r- Council Agenda Action Update Tuesday;'January 22, 2002 C6. ENDORSEMENT OF PROPOSITION 42, THE TRANSPORTATION CONGESTION IMPROVEMENT ACT. (JORGENSEN) RECOMMENDATION`. Adopt a resolution endorsing Proposition 42, The Transportation Congestion Improvement Act, which will appear on the March 5, 2002 statewide ballot. ACTION. Resolution No. 9281 (2002 series) adopted. (4:1, Mulholland) C7. VEHICLE FOR STUDENT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP). (GARDINER/BISHOP) RECOMMENDATION: Approve retention of unmarked surplus City vehicle for use by the Student Neighborhood Assistance Program through 2003. ACTION.Approved. (5:0) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE.CITY'S ELECTION CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS. (PRICE/JORGENSEN/SIGURDSON — 15 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Election Campaign Regulations Committee, introduce an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.40, as it relates to election campaign regulations, and amending Chapter 15.40 as it relates to political campaign signs. ACTION. Ordinance No. 1407(2002 series) introduced, as amended. Staff will monitor and provide a memo to Council in six months, as required by the guidelines. (5:0) 2. AUGUSTA STREET NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (NTM) PLAN. (MCCLUSKEY/P. MANDEVILLE —45 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: By resolution, adopt the Augusta Street NTM Plan that calls for the installation of three speed tables on Augusta Street between Bishop and Sydney Streets. ACTION: Resolution No. 9282(2002 series) adopted. (4:0, Ewan refrained due to a potential conflict of interest—resides in the neighborhood.) 4 Council Agenda Action Update Tuesday; January 22, 2002 3. MODIFICATION OF ALTA VISTA RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT. (MCCLUSKEY/OPALEWSKI — 30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution establishing revised boundaries for restricted parking of 2:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday— Friday in the Alta Vista residential parking permit district. ACTION: Resolution No. 9283 (2002 series) adopted. (4:0, Marx refrained due to a potential conflict of interest—resides in the neighborhood.) 4. APPEAL OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION'S (ARC) APPROVAL OF A NEW DETACHED GARAGE WITH TEMPORARY DWELLING ON A SENSITIVE SITE WITH SETBACK EXCEPTIONS: MIKE & TRACY HARRIS, APPLICANTS; DEVIN & CHARMAINE GALLAGHER, APPELLANTS. 2713 MEADOW (ARC 120-01). (MANDEVILLE/DUNSMORE —30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the Architectural Review Commission decision. ACTION: Resolution No. 9284(2002 series) adopted, as amended, upholding the appeal and denying the approval. (5:0) BUSINESS ITEMS 5. PARKING IN-LIEU FEE CHARGES. (MCCLUSKEY/BOCHUM — 60 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt resolution: a) Adopting a policy that the Parking-In- Lieu Fee will collect a minimum of 40% of the cost of providing a new structured space in the downtown area. b) Modifying parking in-lieu fees for the Central Commercial Zone at $11,000 for new construction and $2,750 for use changes to reflect that new policy. c) Approving an annual CPI adjustment for both fees. 2) Direct staff to return to Council within the next 60 days with an amendment to Ordinance 1101 (1987 Series) that will delete the provisions for long-term financing of in-lieu fee payment. ACTION: 1) Resolution No. 9285(2002 series) adopted. 2)Approved(4:1, Settle) 6. APPROVE IMPLEMENTATION OF VOLUNTARY WATER USE OFFSET PROGRAM PER THE WATER ALLOCATION REGULATIONS. (MOSS/MUNDS - 15 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to implement a voluntary Water Use Offset Program using the guidelines and procedures established during the mandatory Water Use Offset Program and contained in the Water Allocation Regulations. 5 Council Agenda Action Update Tuesday, January 22, 2002 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. Dalidio Property Council Subcommittee members, Vice Mayor Marx and Council Member Ewan asked the Council to endorse the formation of a subcommittee to include two members of the County Board of Supervisors, the Council Subcommittee, and representatives from the Dalidio team, and further, to authorize a meeting on January 29, 2002 to explore options for development of the property. Endorsed and authorized by Council(Memo on file in the office of the City Clerk). Council Member Schwartz summarized a report of the Cal Poly Faculty-Staff Housing proposal(Memo on file in the office of the City Clerk). Council Member Schwartz provided an overview of the January 9, 2002 meeting of the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments/San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority(See report on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Vice Mayor Marx reported on the most recent Zone 9 meeting and noted that on January 29, 2002 consultants will return to complete the review of the Waterway Management Plan. Council Member Mulholland gave an update on the latest County Water Resources Advisory Committee meeting. Council Member Mulholland presented an account of the most recent California Men's Colony Advisory Committee meeting. Council Member Ewan recounted the details of the most recent meeting of the North County Water Purveyors Group. Council Member Ewan mentioned that the Air Pollution Control District board will meet on January 23, 2002. Council Member Ewan announced that the Economic Opportunity Commission Annual Retreat will be held on Friday, January 25, 2002. 6 Council Agenda Action Opdate Tuesday-,'January 22, 2002 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). Council Member Schwartz urged Council to direct Public Works staff to prepare a detailed report illustrating necessary required actions and costs associated with the conversion of light standard color from Sorrento Green to Forest Green (Memo on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Council took no action. Vice Mayor Marx expressed concerns regarding the levels of MTBE in Santa Margarita Lake and the effect it could have on San Luis Obispo drinking water. She asked Council to direct staff to consider using the same criteria used by the Regional Water Ouality Control Board for the measurement of MTBE levels. Staff was asked to review and compare City and Regional Water Quality Control Board standards and criteria for measuring MTBE and report back to Council in memo form. A. ADJOURNED 7