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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/16/2003, AGENDA council aGEnaa CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, September 16, 2003 Action Update CLOSED SESSION Council Hearing Room 990 Palm Street City Attorney Lowell provided the Closed Session announcement regarding James Wilford Zanoli, etc, v. City of San Luis Obispo, at al, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9. City Attorney Lowel!reported that the Closed Session was held and there were no disclosable actions. 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 PRESENTATIONS Mayor Romero, CAO Hampian and Human Resources Director Moloney presented city employees with years of service awards. Don Spagno/o, Central Coast Chapter President American Public Works Association, presented the City with awards for the Downtown Transfer Center Project, the San Luis Obispo Creek Dam Removal Project and the Marsh Street Parking Garage Expansion that received Outstanding Project of the Year. Mayor Romero and City Engineer Walter accepted the awards. Council Agenda Tuesday, September 16, 2003 Action Update MayorRomero and Public Works Director McCluskey presented Good Samaritan Awards (Medical Alert Association) to Ron Combs and Greg Walker for administering CPR to City employee Joe McDermott. Certificates of Appreciation were also given to Todd Bei_ahts, Kevin Niles and John Borchert of the Public Works Department for their assistance in the emergency. Also recognized were Ryan Mason, Chris Galton and Pat Bradt/of the Fire 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. Mila Vuiovich-LaBarre and SLO High School students Christine Rosenblatt, Lindsay Miller and Willie Rosenblatt announced a new product, a custom SLO water bottle,to be used as a fundraiser for the high school's 24-hour Relay. Mary Beth Schroeder complained about mixing residential and commercial uses. APPOINTMENT Al. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATION TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. (PRICE -5 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Appoint Ty Griffin to fill an unexpired term beginning October 1., 2003 and expiring on March 31, 2007. ACTION. 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. APPROVE MINUTES OF THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2003 SPECIAL MEETING AND TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,.2003 REGULAR-MEETING. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented. ACTION. Approved. (5:0) 2 Council Agenda Tuesday, September 16, 2003 Action Update C2. SNACK_BAR_DONATION FOR THE DAMON-GARCIA SPORTS FIELDS. (LESAG E) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission and accept the donation of a snack bar building for the Damon-Garcia Sports Fields from the Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo De Tolosa. 2) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Donor Agreement. 3) Approve the use fee schedule for the snack bar. ACTION: 1-3)Approved. (5:0) C3. PROPOSITION 40 BOND APPLICATIONS.. (LESAGE) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission, adopt the following resolutions, authorizing applications for allocation funding from Proposition 40, the 2002 Resources Bond Act: 1) $220,000 from the Per Capita allocations; 2) $120,364 from the Roberti-Z'Berg Harris Block Grant allocations. ACTION: 1) Resolution No. 9479(2003 Series)and 2) Resolution-No. 9480(2003 Series adopted. (5:0). C4. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL.GRANT_MONIES FROM THE STATE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND AND RECREATONAL TRAILS PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF ACQUISITION OF UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY PROPERTIES ON QUESTA RIDGE. (GEORGE/HAVLIK) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolutions authorizing staff to complete and submit applications for grant monies in the amount of $120,000 from the State Habitat Conservation Fund and $120,000 from the Recreational Trails Program, which would be used in support of acquisition of the Union Pacific Railroad Company properties (two parcels) on Cuesta Ridge in Los Padres National Forest. ACTION: Resolution No. 9481 (2003 Series) and Resolution No. 9.482(2003 Series adopted. (5:0). C5. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT_ FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER OF SAN LUIS OBISPO. COUNTY (ECOSLO). (G EORG E/HAVLI K) RECOMMENDATION: Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a two-year professional services agreement with the Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo County (ECOSLO), for public information and retainer services of up to $15,000 in each year of the current financial plan, for a total of'$30,000 over the two-year life of the agreement. ACTION: Approved, as amended. (5:0) 3 i Council Agenda Tuesday, September 16, 2003 Action Update C6. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. (GEORGE/HAVLIK) RECOMMENDATION: Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a two-year professional services agreement with the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County for continued professional services of up to $7,500 per year, for a total of $15,000 over the two-year life of the agreement. ACTION. Approved. (5.0) C7. ARCHEOLOGICAL SERVICES- DOWNTOWN PIPELINE PROJECTS. (MCCLUSKEY/LYNCH) RECOMMENDATION: Approve additional funding for the completion of archeological monitoring for the downtown pipeline projects. ACTION. Approved.. (5:0) C8. STREET RECONSTRUCTION AND RESURFACING PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 90346. (MCCLUSKEY/LYNCH) RECOMMENDATION: Approve additional funding for the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing project. ACTION. Approved. (5:0) C9. RESOLUTION REJECTING THE PROPOSED CLOSURE OF THE CALIFORNIA SPECIALIZED TRAINING.INSTITUTE (CSTI). (GEORGE/KISER) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution urging the Governor and Director of Finance of the State of California to reject the proposed closure of the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI). ACTION: 1) Resolution No. 9483(2003 Series) adopted. (5:0)2) By mutual agreement, staff directed to communicate with the County Board of Supervisors urging them to adopt a similar resolution, if they have not already done so. C10. DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION END OF YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENT. (CASH) RECOMMENDATION Approve request to appropriate $12,300 from the Downtown Association Fund Balance of $69,514 to cover expenditures which exceeded projections for the 2002-03 year. ACTION. Approved. (5:0) 4 Council Agenda Tuesday, beptember 16, 2003 Action Update PUBLIC HEARING 1. MINOR SUBDIVISION WITH-EXCEPTIONS TO LOT AREA, WIDTH AND DEPTH.112.4 GEORGE AND 1121 IRIS STREETS (MS/ER 89-03). (MANDEVILLEICOREY-30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving a tentative parcel map with exceptions to the Subdivision Regulations and approving a Negative Declaration of environmental impact, based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. ACTION. Resolution No. 9484 (2003 Series)adopted, as amended. (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 on the County Water Resources Advisory Committee meeting of September 2"d. 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 reported on the League of California Cities' voting delegates actions on proposed resolutions at the Annual Conference. MavorRomero reported that he had ap eared before the public meeting held by the Attorney General on September 15r regarding the Vista Hospital transaction and potential closure of French Hospital. He noted that many speakers, including himself, advocated for keeping the hospital open and viable. 5 council agcnaa CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, September 16, 2003 6:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Council Hearing Room 990 Palm Street CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 James Wilford Zanoli, etc. v. City of San Luis Obispo, et al. 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 PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION OF CITY EMPLOYEE YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS. (MOLONEY — 20 MINUTES) PRESENTATION TO THE CITY BY DON SPAGNOLO, CENTRAL COAST CHAPTER PRESIDENT AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION, OF THE PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD. (MCCLUSKEY/WALTER - 5 MINUTES) ® 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, September 16, 2003 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. APPOINTMENT Al. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATION TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. (PRICE— 5 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Appoint Ty Griffin to fill an unexpired term beginning October 1, 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. APPROVE MINUTES OF THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2003 SPECIAL MEETING AND_TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 REGULAR MEETING. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented. C2. SNACK BAR DONATION FOR THE DAMON-GARCIA,SPORTS FIELDS. (LESAGE) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission and accept the donation of a snack bar building for the Damon-Garcia Sports Fields from the Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo De Tolosa. 2) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Donor Agreement. 3) Approve the use fee schedule for the snack bar. C3. PROPOSITION 40 BOND APPLICATIONS. (LESAGE) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission, adopt the following resolutions, authorizing applications for allocation funding from Proposition 40, the 2002 Resources Bond Act: 1) $220,000 from the Per Capita allocations; 2) $120,364 from the Roberti-Z'Berg Harris Block Grant allocations. 3 Council Agenda Tuesday,September 16, 2003 C4. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY.FOR.ENVIRONMENTAL.GRANT MONIES FROM THE STATE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND AND RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF ACQUISITION OF UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY PROPERTIES ON CUESTA RIDGE. (GEORGE/HAVLIK) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolutions authorizing staff to complete and submit applications for grant monies in the amount of $120,000 from the State Habitat Conservation Fund and $120,000 from the Recreational Trails Program, which would be used in support of acquisition of the Union Pacific Railroad Company properties (two parcels) on Cuesta Ridge in Los Padres National Forest.. C5. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY(ECOSLO). (GEORGE/HAVLIK) RECOMMENDATION: Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a two-year professional services agreement with the Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo County (ECOSLO), for public information and retainer services of up to $15,000 in each year of the current financial plan, for a total of $30,000 over the two-year life of the agreement. C6. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. (GEORGE/HAVLIK) RECOMMENDATION: Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a two-year professional services agreement with the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County for continued professional services of up to $7,500 per year, for a total of $15,000 over the two-year life of the agreement. C7. ARCHEOLOGICAL SERVICES— DOWNTOWN PIPELINE PROJECTS., (MCCLUSKEY/LYNCH) RECOMMENDATION: Approve additional funding for the completion of archeological monitoring for the downtown pipeline projects. CS. STREET RECONSTRUCTION AND RESURFACING PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 90346. (MCCLUSKEY/LYNCH) RECOMMENDATION: Approve additional funding for the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing project. 4 Council Agenda Tuesday, September 16, 2003 C9. RESOLUTION REJECTING THE PROPOSED CLOSURE OF THE CALIFORNIA SPECIALIZED TRAINING INSTITUTE.(CSTI). (GEORGE/KISER) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution urging the Governor and Director of Finance of the State of California to reject the proposed closure of the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI). C10. DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION END OF YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENT. (CASH) RECOMMENDATION: Approve request to appropriate $12,300 from the Downtown Association Fund Balance of $69,514 to cover expenditures which exceeded projections for the 2002-03 year. PUBLIC HEARING 1. MINOR SUBDIVISION WITH EXCEPTIONS TO LOT AREA, WIDTH AND DEPTH, 1124 GEORGE AND 1121 IRIS STREETS (MS/ER 89-03). (MAN DEVILLE/COREY— 30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving a tentative parcel map with exceptions to the Subdivision Regulations and approving a Negative Declaration of environmental impact, based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS (not to exceed 15 minutes) Council Members report on conferences or other Cityactivities. Time limit-3 minutes. 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 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. 5 Buy "San Luis Obispo, 'California" water today! It's the "Feel Good" water with great taste! It is with great pleasure that we announce a new product, a custom San Luis Obispo, California water bottle. This product was initiated by the 2003 24 Hour Relay Challenge Planning Team at San Luis Obispo High School. It is now available to the public! The sale of this product will be used to raise additional funds for student programs that are currently supported by the Relay. Given the severe financial cutbacks in educational funding in the State of California,we are delighted to offer a healthy product whose profitability will continue to enhance students' lives by contributing to their academic and social success. Ideally, sales will extend beyond our school community including local eating establishments and businesses,special events, wineries and hotels. Many kudos to Planning Team member and businessman, Don Hannula and to our talented designer, local businessman and Rotarian, Pierre Rademaker. This endeavor would not have happened without their expertise and enthusiasm! We are also sincerely grateful to the support and guidance of SLOHS Principal Will Jones and SLCUSD Chief Fiscal Officer Russell Miller. The labels were printed locally with guidance from local entrepreneur, Richard Blake of Poor Richard's Press and Blake Printery,now WS Packaging Group. The water is bottled in Santa Maria, California at Culligan Water. How can you help?Order water today by e-mailing water4health(a(a�iuno.com. We are encouraging`businesses to consider purchasing multiple cases as Culligan delivers 30 cases or more directly, free of charge. Buy"San Luis Obispo, California"water wherever you see it sold! Also, order the"Feel Good"water for your next event. It is a great novelty item for locals and tourists alike! SLOHS student volunteers are also available to sell the water at a wide-variety of fimctions, from soccer games,to dances.Students are compensated with community service hours and invaluable sales experience! Please contact Mila Vujovich-La Barre at San Luis Obispo High School 596-4040 ext. 2138 if you would like more information about"San Luis Obispo, California"water sales or e-mail water4healthna.juno.com. So don't wait...hydrate! While contributing to the health and safety of our community! Mila Vujovich-La Barre Lindsay Miller Don Hannula SLOHS Staff Student Parent