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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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