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Home My WebLink About05/20/2003, AGENDA council agenda CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, May 201 2003 Action Update 6:45 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Council Hearing Room 990 Palm Street City Attorney Lowell provided the Closed Session announcement regarding Worker's Compensation Claim re John Mullin, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9. There was no disclosable action taken. 7:00 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 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. Liz Maruskaartist from Los 0sos, invited the public to attend the Art Bus 11 dedication June 10"'at 12:15 p.m. at the Downtown Transit Center. She clarified that the art was sponsored by Johnson's Art Gallery and Ron's Nursery. Sifu Kelvin Harrison reiterated claims of discrimination and harrassment �1 Council Agenda Tuesday, May 20, 2003 Action Update Gary Fowler voiced objection to any proposal that would close Broad or Monterey Streets. He also expressed displeasure about the proposed North Area Regional Facility(NARF)project and stated that there are property owners who oppose it. Lastly, he complained about the closure of streets during the 2002 Holiday Parade and noted objection to any plans to close streets in his neighborhood again this year. Mary Beth Schroeder criticized the Council for its April 15' discussion about the re-appointment of Jim Lopes to the ARC. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Romero presented a proclamation to Don Spagnolo, Regional APWA President, Public Works Director McCluskey and Utilities Director Moss in recognition of National Public Works Week A presentation of$500 was accepted by the Mayor from members of the Student Counsel at Laguna Middle School for the Irish Hills Boardwalk project. Paul Tuttle, Rotary Club member, was also recognized for facilitating the grant APPOINTMENT Al. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATION TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION. (SCHWARTZ/MULHOLLAND) RECOMMENDATION: Appoint Greg Wilhelm to fill an unexpired term beginning June 2, 2003 and expiring on March 31, 2007. AC7/0N. Approved. (5:0) 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. Cl. MINUTES OF THURSDAY, MAY 1. 2003 SPECIAL MEETING AND TUESDAY, MAY 6. 2003 REGULAR MEETING.. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented. ACTION. Approved. (5:0) 2 Council Agenda Tuesday, May 20, 2003 Action Update C2. POLYBUTYLENE SERVICE REPLACEMENT, SPECIFICATION NO. 90372. (MCCLUSKEY/REYES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for "Polybutylene Service Replacement, Specification No. 90372." 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 project budget. ACTION: 12)Approved. (5:0) C3. STREET RECONSTRUCTION AND RESURFACING PROJECT: SUMMER 2003, SPECIFICATION NO. 90346. (MCCLUSKEY/LYNCH) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for "Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Project: Summer 2003, Specification No. 90346.° 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. 3) Authorize the transfer of funds from previously completed paving projects to the project account. ACTION: 1-3)Approved. (5:0) C4. UNREINFORCED MASONRY (URM) BUILDING HAZARD MITIGATION STATUS REPORT. (MANDEVILLE/BAASCH) RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file report. ACTION. Received and accepted. Modifications approved to the draft letter to property owners encouraging seismic retrofit (5:0) C5. NEW BISHOP WATER TANK, SPECIFICATION NO. 90232A. (MCCLUSKEY/HORN) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Authorize staff to advertise for proposals from design consultants. 2) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the design services contract if the selected proposal cost is within the estimated fee of $160,000. ACTION: 1-2)Approved. (5:0) C6. CANCELLATION OF THE AUGUST 5. 2003 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL. MEETING. (HAMPIAN/PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Cancel the Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, August 5, 2003. ACTION. Approved. (5:0) 3 Council Agenda Tuesday, May 20, 2003 Action Update C7. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) IMPLEMENTATION. (MCCLUSKEY/WALTER) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Authorize staff to advertise for bids for a unit-price contract that has a term of one year, extendable for two additional years. 2) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. ACTION: 12)Approved. (5.0) C8. PURCHASE MIOSSI ROAD WATERLINE EASEMENT. (MOSS/GILMORE) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the easement agreement and authorize the purchase of the Miossi Road waterline easement in the amount of $30,000 to provide for the eventual construction of a waterline replacement project, and authorize the transfer of $1,000 to the project account for miscellaneous project related expenses. ACTION Approved. (5:0) C9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1436 AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.56 PERTAINING TO SPECIAL SPEED ZONES. (MCCLUSKEY/BOCHUM/HUDSON) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 1436, amending Chapter 10.56 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code. ACTION: Ordinance No. 1436(2003 Series)adopted. (5:0) C10. AMENDMENT#6 TO CITY/COUNTY LIBRARY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT. (GEORGEIKISER) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve an amendment to the City/County Library Joint Powers Agreement: a) approving the reduction of hours of operation, including the discontinuation of Wednesday evening service as proposed by the County Library, b) discontinuing City funding for Wednesday evening hours, and c) allocating $10,000 per year to be used for general operating costs associated with the provision of library services at the City/County Library. 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. ACTION: Approved, as amended(annual allocation increased to $14,000/yr). (4:1, Settle) 4 Council Agenda Tuesday, May 20, 2003 Action Update C11. FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OF TRACT 2289, A.51- LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AT FULLER RD. AND LARKSPUR STREET; R.W. HERTEL AND SONS, INC.. SUBDIVIDER. — (CONTINUED FROM MAY 6, 2003). (MCCLUSKEY/LIVICK) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution accepting the public improvements; releasing bonds for Tract 2289. ACTION: Resolution No. 9453 (2003 Series) adopted. (5:0) C12. JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT PROGRAM. (LINDEN/BISHOP) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) Application Submittal to the State Office of Criminal Justice Planning. 2) Renew participation in the JAIBG program by accepting the JAIBG grant award in the amount of $7,870. 3) Authorize the Chief of Police to execute all grant related documents. ACTION: 1-3)Approved. (5:0) BUSINESS ITEM 1. ANNUAL REPORT ON THE GENERAL PLAN FOR 2002. (MANDEVILLE/DRAZE- 60 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) As recommended by the Planning Commission, accept the Annual Report on the General Plan. 2) Give staff direction for any desired follow-up or changes from previously approved Council priorities. ACTION: 1)Report accepted as amended. (5:0)2) Directed staff to notify land owners of planned developments in the airport and Tank Farm Road area(generally south of the sports gelds)and the medical community that the City would be receptive to considering applications to expand the list of uses to include medical offices in those areas. (4:1, Schwartz). 3) Directed staff to explore, with the local medical community and Chamber of Commerce, the needs and location preferences for medical office uses, and further, to determine if the needs of medical offices are unique or different from those of office uses in general. (5:0) 5 Council Agenda Tuesday, May 20, 2003 Action Update COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS (not to exceed 15 minutes) Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time limit-3 minutes. Mayor Romero presented a memo regarding the Mayor's Youth Task Force(on rile in the Office of the City Clerk). Mayor Romero presented a memo regarding the Economic Opportunity Commission Meeting on May 15d'(on rile in the Office of the City Clerk). Vice Mayor Mulholland reported on Jack House Committee meeting of May 141h and the Student Community Liaison Committee meeting on May 15''. Council Member Schwartz reported on the San Luis Obispo Council Of Governments/San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority meeting on May a and the Downtown Association meeting on May 13tft. 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 Settle, as the Council's voting delegate, reported on his attendance at the LCC Legislative Action Days in Sacramento on May 15"'and commented on the State's Budget-May Revise (see memo on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Council Member Schwartz announced that there will be a stonnwater workshop offered in San Luis Obispo on Friday, June 20th, and suggested it would be appropriate to have staff attend. A. ADJOURN. 6 council aGEnaa CITY OF SAN LU IS OBISPO CITY HALL, 9 9 0 PALM STREET Tuesday, May 209 2003 6:45 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Council Hearing Room 990 Palm Street CONFERENCE WITH_LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 Worker's Compensation Claim re John Mullin 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber 990 Palm Street 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 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. ® City Council regular meetings are televised 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 �� Tuesday, May 20, 2003 PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK. (ROMERO/PRICE —3 MINUTES) PRESENTATION OF GRANT AWARD FROM STUDENTS AT LAGUNA MIDDLE SCHOOL. (GEORGE/HAVLIK— 5 MINUTES) APPOINTMENT Al. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATION TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION. (SCHWARTZ/MULHOLLAND) RECOMMENDATION: Appoint Greg Wilhelm to fill an unexpired term beginning June 2, 2003 and expiring on March 31, 2007. 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. Cl. MINUTES OF THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2003 SPECIAL MEETING AND TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2003 REGULAR MEETING. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented. C2. POLYBUTYLENE SERVICE REPLACEMENT, SPECIFICATION NO. 90372. (MCCLUSKEY/REYES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for "Polybutylene Service Replacement, Specification No. 90372." 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 project budget. C3. STREET RECONSTRUCTION AND RESURFACING PROJECT: SUMMER 2003,SPECIFICATION NO. 90346. (MCCLUSKEY/LYNCH) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for "Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Project: Summer 2003, Specification No. 90346.° 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. 3) Authorize the transfer of funds from previously completed paving projects to the project account. 3 f� 1 Council Agenda Tuesday, May 20, 2003 C4. UNREINFORCED MASONRY (URM) BUILDING HAZARD MITIGATION STATUS REPORT. (MANDEVILLE/BAASCH) RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file report. C5. NEW BISHOP WATER TANK, SPECIFICATION NO. 90232A. (MCCLUSKEY/HORN) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Authorize staff to advertise for proposals from design consultants. 2) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the design services contract if the selected proposal cost is within the estimated fee of $160,000. C6. CANCELLATION OF THE AUGUST 5. 200.3 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. (HAMPIAN/PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Cancel the Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, August 5, 2003. C7. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) IMPLEMENTATION. (MCCLUSKEY/WALTER) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Authorize staff to advertise for bids for a unit-price contract that has a term of one year, extendable for two additional years. 2) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. C8. PURCHASE MIOSSI ROAD WATERLINE EASEMENT. (MOSS/GILMORE) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the easement agreement and authorize the purchase of the Miossi Road waterline easement in the amount of $30,000 to provide for the eventual construction of a waterline replacement project, and authorize the transfer of $1,000 to the project account for miscellaneous project related expenses. C9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1436 AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.56 PERTAINING TO SPECIAL SPEED ZONES. (MCCLUSKEY/BOCHUM/HUDSON) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 1436, amending Chapter 10.56 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code. 4 Council Agenda Tuesday, May 20, 2003 C10. AMENDMENT#6 TO CITY/COUNTY LIBRARY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT. (GEORGE/KISER) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve an amendment to the City/County Library Joint Powers Agreement: a) approving the reduction of hours of operation, including the discontinuation of Wednesday evening service as proposed by the County Library, b) discontinuing City funding for Wednesday evening hours, and c) allocating $10,000 per year to be used for general operating costs associated with the provision of library services at the City/County Library. 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. C11. FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OF TRACT 2289, A 51- LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AT FULLER RD._AND.LARKSPUR STREET; R.W. HERTEL AND SONS, INC., SUBDIVIDER. — (CONTINUED FROM MAY 6, 2003). (MCCLUSKEY/LIVICK) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution accepting the public improvements, releasing bonds for Tract 2289. C12. JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT PROGRAM. (LINDEN/BISHOP) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) Application Submittal to the State Office of Criminal Justice Planning. 2) Renew participation in the JAIBG program by accepting the JAIBG grant award in the amount of $7,870. 3) Authorize the Chief of Police to execute all grant related documents. BUSINESS ITEM 1. ANNUAL REPORT ON THE GENERAL PLAN FOR 2002. (MANDEVILLE/DRAZE —60 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) As recommended by the Planning Commission, accept the Annual Report on the General Plan. 2) Give staff direction for any desired follow-up or changes from previously approved Council priorities. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS (not to exceed 15 minutes) Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time limit-3 minutes. 5 f Council Agenda ` Tuesday, May 20, 2003 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. 6