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Home My WebLink About04/15/2003, AGENDA council agcnaa CITY OF SAN LU IS OB ISP O CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, April 15, 2003 Action Update 4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber 990 Palm Street Present: Council Members John Ewan, Ken Schwartz, Allen K. Settle, Vice Mayor Christine Mulholland, Mayor Dave Romero STUDY SESSION 1. PLANNING FOR HIGHWAY 101 IMPROVEMENTS. (MCCLUSKEY— 90 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Review information presented and provide feedback as requested. Council received presentation. No action taken. BUSINESS ITEM 2. LAGUNA LAKE GOLF COURSE STATUS.REPORT. (LESAGE —30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission: 1) Review this status report and reaffirm that Laguna Lake Golf Course will remain a City program; and reaffirm that Laguna Lake Golf Course will remain as an Enterprise Fund, with a revenue target equal to direct operating costs. 2) Endorse the staff proposals to increase revenue. ACTION. Endorsed staff proposals. (5:0) Council Agenda Tuebday, April 15, 2003 Action Update 7:00 P.M. 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.549542). 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. Mary Beth Schroeder expressed concern that there are too many bars in the downtown. Sifu Kelvin Harrison reiterated claims of discrimination and harassment. Michael Helper. Photography 101, stated that he would like to see the Century Project(water and sewer project in the downtown area) completed as soon as possible. Gary Fowler made budget-cutting suggestions regarding open space funding, staffing, salaries and fees for nonprofits. Patricia Wilmore, Chamber of Commerce, presented the new Chamber of Commerce Visitors Guide to Council. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda is approved on one motion. Council Members may pull consent items to be considered after Business items. The public may comment on any item on the Consent Calendar. C1. APPROVE MINUTES OF TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2003 CLOSED SESSION, FRIDAY,.MARCH 28, 2003 CLOSED SESSION AND TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2003 REGULAR SESSION. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented. Continued to May 6, 2003. (5:0) 2 Council Agenda Tuebaay, April 15, 2003 Action Update C2. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1433 (2003 SERIES), REZONING PROPERTY AT 735 TANK FARM ROAD WITH A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (C-S-SP-PD). CITY FILE #: PD/ER 182-02. (MANDEVILLE/COREY) RECOMMENDATION: Grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1433 (2003 Series). ACTION. Ordinance No. 1433(2003 Series)adopted. (5:0) C3. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE N0..1431 (2003 SERIES) (R 145-01) TO REZONE PROPERTY AT 1043/1045 FOOTHILL BLVD..FROM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-4) TO OFFICE (0) AS RELATED TO THE-SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL EXPANSION PROJECT. (MANDEVILLE/AZEVEDO) RECOMMENDATION: Grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1431 (2003 Series), approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact and amending the City's zoning map designation from High Density Residential (R-4) to Office (0) for property at 1043/1045 Foothill Boulevard as related to the Sierra Vista Hospital expansion project, based on mitigation measures and findings. ACTION. Ordinance No. 1431 (2003 Series) adopted. (4:1, Mulholland) C4. FINAL.PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1432 (2003 SERIES), REZONING PROPERTY AT 3210 BROAD STREET FROM SERVICE COMMERCIAL WITH SPECIAL.CONSIDERATIONS (C-S-S) TO NEIGHBORHOOD-COMMERCIAL. SPECIAL.CONSIDERATIONS (C-N-S). CITY FILE #: GP/R/ER 154-02. (MAN DEVI LLE/DUNSMO RE) RECOMMENDATION: Grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1432 (2003 Series). ACTION. Ordinance No. 1432(2003 Series)adopted. (5:0) C5. LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD LANDSCAPE MEDIAN PROJECT PLANS_ AND SPECIFICATIONS NO. 90253. (MCCLUSKEY/MANDEVILLE) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for the first phase of Los Osos Valley Road landscape median construction, Specification No. 90253. 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids and the City Administrative Officer to award the contract to the lowest responsible'bidder under$300,000. ACTION. 12)Approved, (5:0) 3 Council Agenda TuYe day, April 15, 2003 Action Update C6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM: 1) LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND, AND 2) FISHERIES RESTORATION GRANT PROGRAM (2 GRANTS). (GEORGE/HAVLIK) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolutions authorizing staff to complete and submit applications for grant monies in amount of: 1) $100,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which would be used in support of the acquisition of the Filipponi property at the end of Calle Joaquin; 2) $75,000 from the State Fisheries Restoration Grant Program, which would be used to improve the fish ladder on Prefumo Creek underneath Los Osos Valley Road; and 3) $15,000 from the State Fisheries Restoration Grant Program, which would be used to fence the lower portion of Dry Creek and the Forbes Pond areas on the Johnson Ranch to exclude livestock and improve instream habitat and wetlands there. ACTION. 1) Resolution No. 9436(2003 Series) adopted. 2) Resolution No. 9437 (2003 Series)adopted. 3) Resolution No. 9438(2003 Series)adopted. (5:0) C7. SOUTH OCEANAIRE TREE REPLANTING, SPECIFICATION NO. 90326. (MCCLUSKEY/WALKER) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for"South Oceanaire Tree Replanting." 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids. 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of $65,100. ACTION. 1 2)Approved. (5:0) C8. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF FUNDS TO COMMISSION TWO BEAR CUB SCULPTURES AS ADDITIONS TO THE CITY'S PUBLIC ART COLLECTION. (GEORGE/KISER) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt a resolution accepting the donation of funds from Pamela Jackson and the Mary Jane Duvall trust to commission two bear cub sculptures in memory of Bea von Stein, for placement in Mission Plaza. 2) Approve the bear cub sculpture design. 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to enter into an agreement with artist Paula Zima to create and install the sculptures in the Mission Plaza fountain. ACTION. 1) Resolution No. 9439(2003 Series)adopted. 2-3)Approved. (4:0:1, Schwartz refrained due to a potential conflict of interest) 4 Council Agenda Tuesday, April 15, 2003 Action Update C9. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR CONTRACT COPYING SERVICES. (STATLER/MALICOAT) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Request for Proposal (RFP) for contract copy services and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award contract to the most responsive proposer. ACTION: Approved. (5:0) C10. 2003 STREET SLURRY SEAL PROJECT; SPECIFICATION NO. 90385. (MCCLUSKEYNAN BEVEREN) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Special Provisions for 2003 Street Slurry Seal Project, Specification No. 90385; 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids; 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of $400,000. ACTION. 1-3)Approved. (5:0) C11. COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT FOR CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER. (JENNY) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Provide the City Administrative Officer(CAO) with a 4.5% performance-based salary increase, per the recently completed Council-CAO performance evaluation process. 2) Accept the City Administrative Officer's waiver of the salary increase, in light of the City's budget situation. 3) Adopt a resolution adjusting the City Administrative Officer's auto allowance from $300 per month to $450 per month. ACTION. 1-2)Approved. 3) Resolution No. 9440(2003 Series)adopted. (5:0) C12. GRANT FUNDED PURCHASE OF DIGITAL IN-CAR VIDEO SYSTEM FOR POLICE VEHICLES. (LINDEN/HAZOURI) RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Administrative Officer to approve and issue a Request for Proposal (RFP), and award a contract for an amount not to exceed $143,000 for a digital in-car video system to replace the existing VHS format system in the Police Department's fleet of marked patrol vehicles. ACTION. Approved. (5:0) 5 Council Agenda Tuesday, April 15, 2003 Action Update C13. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES. (ROMERO/EWAN) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution supporting members of the United States Armed Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. ACTION. Resolution No. 9441 (2003 Series)adopted. (5:0) PUBLIC HEARING 3. AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17.21 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATING THE SECONDARY UNIT ORDINANCE IN RESPONSE TO AB 1866; TA 194= 02. (MAN DEVI LLE/D U NSMORE -45MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 17.21 of the Municipal Cod_ a relating to secondary dwelling units. ACTION. Ordinance No. 1434(2003 Series) introduced as originally recommended by staff, with some modifications. (5.0) Council directed staff to draft a letter for the Mayor's signature opposing AB 1160. BUSINESS ITEMS 4. REVISIONS TO THE 2003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. (MANDEVILLE/HOOK-30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Human Relations Commission, adopt a resolution approving revisions to the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program and recommending that: 1) The Board of Supervisors take the following actions: a) allocate $92,300 in HOME funds to Youth Transitional Housing and Women's Shelter Transitional Housing, b) allocate an additional $12,643 in unincorporated County CDBG funds or Special Urban Projects funds to the San Luis Obispo Homeless Shelter, and c) if additional public services funds are not available, allocate excess public services capacity in the Urban County to the City of San Luis Obispo to fully fund. homeless services in 2003;and 2) Council reallocate excess CDBG funds from Street Improvements for Accessibility to the Homeless Shelter Operation if additional public services capacity becomes available. ACTION. 1 a-c)Approved. 2) Resolution No. 9442(2003 Series) adopted. (5:0) 3) Staff directed to send a letter of appreciation to Dana Lilley at County Planning. 6 Council Agenda Tu'et�ay, April 15, 2003 Action Update 5. ADOPTION OF THE "CONSERVATION PLAN FOR THE IRISH HILLS NATURAL RESERVE." (GEORGE/HAVLIK — 30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by both the Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission, approve a resolution adopting the Conservation Plan for the Irish Hills Natural Reserve and finding a Negative Declaration of environmental impact. ACTION. Resolution No. 944312003 Series) adopted. (5.0) 6. PURCHASING SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. (STATLER —30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Improve the City's purchasing system by: 1) Implementing the "Job Order Contract" system and "Alternative Bidding Procedures" as approved by City voters when they amended the City Charter in November 2002. 2) Updating the City's purchasing guidelines for consistency with these changes as well as to account for the passage of time since the City's purchasing system was last reviewed on a comprehensive basis. A. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING AND ALTERNATIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES. (MCCLUSKEY/STATLER/WALTER) RECOMMENDATION: Introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 3.24 of the Municipal Code to provide for the use of Job Order Contracting and Alternative Bidding Procedures for construction projects. B. PURCHASING GUIDELINES UPDATE. (STATLER) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution updating the City's purchasing guidelines. ACTION. 1) Ordinance No. 1435(2003 Series) introduced. 2) Resolution.No. 9444 (2003 Series) adopted. (5:0) COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS (not to exceed 15 minutes) Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time limit-3 minutes. Vice Mayor Mulholland reported that she attended the Citizen Advisory Committee meeting on March 21sr, the Mass Transportation Committee meeting on March 26x', the Water Resources Advisory Committee meeting on April 2"°; the Month of the Child Bishop Peak School Sun and Fun event on April 9th, and the Promotional Coordinating Committee meeting on April Oft. 7 Council Agenda Tuebday, April 15, 2003 Action Update Council Member Ewan reported that he attended the North County Water Purveyors meeting and the Integrated Waste Management Authority meeting. Council Member Schwartz reported that he attended the Downtown Association Board of Directors meeting and the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments meeting. 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). Mayor Romero submitted memos regarding the Conservation and Open Space Element Update Process (memos on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Council directed staff to send a memo to the Planning Commission requesting formal consideration of the Conservation and Open Space Element Mayor Romero submitted a memo regarding residential parking districts (memo on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Council directed staff to schedule a study session in the fall to consider the process and timing for establishing the Old Town Parking District. Council Member Ewan referred to Robert Vessley's letter of resignation from the Architectural Review Commission (letter on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Council directed staff to bring this item to Council on May 6"'. A. ADJOURN. 8 council agenda CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, April 15, 2003 4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber 990 Palm Street NOTE EARLY START TIME CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Dave Romero PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Council Members John Ewan, Ken Schwartz, Allen K. Settle, Vice Mayor Christine Mulholland, Mayor Dave Romero STUDY SESSION 1. PLANNING FOR HIGHWAY 101 IMPROVEMENTS. (MCCLUSKEY— 90 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Review information presented and provide feedback as requested. BUSINESS ITEM 2. LAGUNA LAKE GOLF COURSE STATUS REPORT. (LESAGE — 30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission: 1) Review this status report and reaffirm that Laguna Lake Golf Course will remain a City program; and reaffirm that Laguna Lake Golf Course will remain as an Enterprise Fund, with a revenue target equal to direct operating costs. 2) Endorse the staff proposals to increase revenue. ® City Council regular meetings are broadcast live on Charter Channel 20. The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs, and activities. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7410.. Please speak to the City Clerk prior to the meeting if you require a hearing amplification device. For more agenda information,call 781-7103. Council Agenda Tuebday, April 15, 2003 Council will break at 6:15 p.m. Meeting will resume at 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. 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. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda is approved on one motion. Council Members may pull consent items to be considered after Business items. The public may comment on any item on the Consent Calendar. C1. APPROVE MINUTES OF TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2003 CLOSED SESSION, FRIDAY, MARCH 28,2003 CLOSED SESSION AND TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2003 REGULAR SESSION. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented. C2. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1433 (2003 SERIES), REZONING PROPERTY AT 735 TANK FARM ROAD WITH A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (C-S-SP-PD). CITY FILE #: PD/ER 182-02. (MANDEVILLE/COREY) RECOMMENDATION: Grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1433 (2003 Series). C3. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1431 (2003 SERIES) (R 145-01) TO REZONE PROPERTY AT 1043/1045 FOOTHILL BLVD. FROM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-4)TO OFFICE (0) AS RELATED TO THE SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL EXPANSION PROJECT. (MANDEVILLE/AZEVEDO) RECOMMENDATION: Grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1431 (2003 Series), approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact and amending the City's zoning map designation from High Density Residential (R-4) to Office (0) for property at 1043/1045 Foothill Boulevard as related to the Sierra Vista Hospital expansion project, based on mitigation measures and findings. 3 Council Agenda Tuesday, April 15, 2003 C4. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1432 (2003 SERIES), REZONING PROPERTY AT 3210 BROAD STREET FROM SERVICE.COMMERCIAL WITH SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS (C-S-S) TO NEIGHBORHOOD-COMMERCIAL SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS (C-N-S). CITY FILE #: GP/R/ER 154-02. (MANDEVILLE/DUNSMORE) RECOMMENDATION: Grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1432 (2003 Series).. C5. LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD LANDSCAPE MEDIAN PROJECT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS NO. 90253. (MCCLUSKEY/MANDEVILLE) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for the first phase of Los Osos Valley Road landscape median construction, Specification No. 90253. 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids and the City Administrative Officer to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder under $300,000. C6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM: 1) LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND, AND 2) FISHERIES RESTORATION GRANT PROGRAM (2 GRANTS). (GEORGE/HAVLIK) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolutions authorizing staff to complete and submit applications for grant monies in amount of: 1) $100,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which would be used in support of the acquisition of the Filipponi property at the end of Calle Joaquin; 2) $75,000 from the State Fisheries Restoration Grant Program, which would be used to improve the fish ladder on Prefumo Creek underneath Los Osos Valley Road; and 3) $15,000 from the State Fisheries Restoration Grant Program, which would be used to fence the lower portion of Dry Creek and the Forbes Pond areas on the Johnson Ranch to exclude livestock and improve instream habitat and wetlands there. C7. SOUTH OCEANAIRE TREE REPLANTING, SPECIFICATION NO. 90326. (MCCLUSKEY/WALKER) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for "South Oceanaire Tree Replanting." 2) Authorize staff to advertise forbids. 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of $65,100. 4 Council Agenda Tuesday, April 15, 2003 C8. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF FUNDS TO COMMISSION TWO BEAR CUB SCULPTURES AS ADDITIONS TO THE CITY'S PUBLIC ART COLLECTION. (GEORGE/KISER) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt a resolution accepting the donation of funds from Pamela Jackson and the Mary Jane Duvall trust to commission two bear cub sculptures in memory of Bea von Stein, for placement in Mission Plaza. 2) Approve the bear cub sculpture design. 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to enter into an agreement with artist Paula Zima to create and install the sculptures in the Mission Plaza fountain. C9. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR CONTRACT COPYING SERVICES. (STATLER/MALICOAT) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Request for Proposal (RFP) for contract copy services and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award contract to the most responsive proposer. C10. 2003 STREET SLURRY SEAL.PROJECT: SPECIFICATION NO. 90385. (MCCLUSKEYNAN BEVEREN) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Special Provisions for 2003 Street Slurry Seal Project, Specification No. 90385; 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids; 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of $400,000. C11. COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT FOR CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER. (JENNY) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Provide the City Administrative Officer (CAO) with a 4.5% performance-based salary increase, per the recently completed Council-CAO performance evaluation process. 2) Accept the City Administrative Officer's waiver of the salary increase, in light of the City's budget situation. 3) Adopt a resolution adjusting the City Administrative Officer's auto allowance from $300 per month to $450 per month. C12. GRANT FUNDED PURCHASE OF DIGITAL IN-CAR VIDEO SYSTEMFOR POLICE VEHICLES. (LINDEN/HAZOURI) RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Administrative Officer to approve and issue a Request for Proposal (RFP), and award a contract for an amount not to exceed $143,000 for a digital in-car video system to replace the existing VHS format system in the Police Department's fleet of marked patrol vehicles. 5 Council Agenda Tuesday, April 15, 2003 C13. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES. (ROMERO/EWAN) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution supporting members of the United States Armed Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. PUBLIC HEARING 3. AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17.21 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATING THE SECONDARY UNIT ORDINANCE IN.RESPONSE TO AB 1866, TA 194- 02. (MANDEVILLE/DUNSMORE —45 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 17.21 of the Municipal Code relating to secondary dwelling units. BUSINESS ITEMS 4. REVISIONS TO THE 2003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. (MAN DEVI LLE/HOOK-30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Human Relations Commission, adopt a resolution approving revisions to the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program and recommending that: 1) The Board of Supervisors take the following actions: a) allocate $92,300 in HOME funds to Youth Transitional Housing and Women's Shelter Transitional Housing, b) allocate an additional $12,643 in unincorporated County CDBG funds or Special Urban Projects funds to the San Luis Obispo Homeless Shelter, and c) if additional public services funds are not available, allocate excess public services capacity in the Urban County to the City of San Luis Obispo to fully fund homeless services in 2003; and 2) Council reallocate excess CDBG funds from Street Improvements for Accessibility to the Homeless Shelter Operation if additional public services capacity becomes available. 5. ADOPTION OF THE "CONSERVATION PLAN FOR THE IRISH HILLS NATURAL RESERVE." (GEORGE/HAVLIK- 30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by both the Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission, approve a resolution adopting the Conservation Plan for the Irish Hills Natural Reserve and finding a Negative Declaration of environmental impact. 6 1 Council Agenda Tuecjay, April 15, 2003 6. PURCHASING SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. (STATLER —30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Improve the City's purchasing system by: 1) Implementing the "Job Order Contract" system and "Alternative Bidding Procedures" as approved by City voters when they amended the City Charter in November 2002. 2) Updating the City's purchasing guidelines for consistency with these changes as well as to account for the passage of time since the City's purchasing system was last reviewed on a comprehensive basis. A. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING AND ALTERNATIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES. (MCCLUSKEY/STATLER/WALTER) RECOMMENDATION: Introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 3.24 of the Municipal Code to provide for the use of Job Order Contracting and Alternative Bidding Procedures for construction projects. B. PURCHASING GUIDELINES UPDATE. (STATLER) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution updating the City's purchasing guidelines. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS (not to exceed 15 minutes) Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time limit-3 minutes. 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). A. ADJOURN. 7