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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/2006, AGENDA council agcnba CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO �av1cEn�E��`: CITY HALL, 990 PALM SIRE ET Tuesday, March 7, 2006 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber 990 Palm Street CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Dave Romero ROLL CALL: Council Members Paul Brown, John Ewan, Christine Mulholland, Vice Mayor Allen K. Settle, Mayor Dave Romero PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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 refer.ed 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. MINUTES OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2006. (HOOPER) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented.. ® City Council regular meetings are televised live on Charter Channel 20. The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to including 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 yourequirea hearing amplification device. For more agenda information,call 781-7100. CU ESA COLLEGE a� .3/7/z) or. _ a1ebymrT�Eze� 1 9 6 3 . 2 0 0 3 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT March 7, 2006 To the San Luis Obispo City Council Members: My name is Derrick Lavoie. I am the Executive Director of the Discovery Institute for the Advancement of Science and Technology Education and a Biology professor at Cuesta College. This is my colleague, Cathie Babb, a division assistant for the Cuesta College Biology and Physical Sciences departments. We would like to suggest a proposal that will benefit not only the city of San Luis Obispo, but the entire county as well. You may have seen both the recent article in February 13 issue of Time Magazine "Is America Flunking Science?" and Warren Baker's article posted in the February 15th edition of the Telegram Tribune "Cal Poly President Pushes for More Math and Science Teachers". The need for focusing on more science and technology education and skills in our nation is critical...it is imperative, that we as citizens of a nation at risk, take action! The Discovery Institute for the Advancement of Science and Technology Education would like to develop a Discovery Center for San Luis Obispo that can meet many of our local needs as well as our national needs. The Center would include a conference facility, family center, wellness center, educational center, and hands-on science and technology exhibits (similar to the Exploratorium - www.exploratodum.edu). The benefits of the Center would include: • Increased science, math, and technology national and state test scores for all students on the Central Coast • Increased awareness and interest in science, math, and technology for general public • Integration with Cal Poly, Cuesta, and Hancock Colleges to generate course, programs, grant money, and a variety of exciting collaboratives • After school and in-school programs for all school districts within 100 mile radius • Pre-service and in-service teacher education programs • National and international notoriety that would greatly increase tourism, bringing much-needed tax revenue to the SLO area by attracting visitors from around the world The Center would be an extension of the non-profit Discovery Institute and is tax deductible for its construction and maintenance (www.institutefordiscovery.org). The Institute will generate the funds from grants and donations to build the Center once the land has been designated. Currently, we are compiling a list of supporters who could be contacted to make substantial donations to its development and sustainment. SAN LUIS OBISPO Campus P.O. Box 8106, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8106 (805) 546-3100 NORTH COUNTY Campus 2800 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 591-6200 Page 2 We believe an ideal location for the Center would be Laguna Lake Park. We urge the council to redirect staff to further explore our suggestion and report back, at an early date, to the Council. It really is a tremendous opportunity of unprecedented value to our community and will serve our children and their children for many generations to come. After all, our children are our future! Sincerely, errick Lavoie, Executive.Director Discovery Institute for the Advancement of Science and Technology Education www.institutefordiscovery.org (805) 709-0579 Cathie Babb, Division Assistant Biology & Physical Sciences, Cuesta College cbabb@cuesta.edu (805) 546-3230 SLOSI San Luis Obispo Sciences & Industry (Patterned after OMSI - Oregon Museum of Science & Industry) I lin paw Earth Science w"g-ad Lab54 ` Sna 5[Y:xc laG i '.. ' Life Science {. Cafe Siler" ® _ Playground 1 Featured - Up ® fa Exhibit OMW�AMM i4 Science Store Qro�nimax � Math Lobby suorourstartsNere South Pakft Lot ED c *4 aluthon I ' Sjn"='='- Main Entrance 9 s.- 1NNrnlof �Nblaa�aphv Tab Wb Turbine Z Key Hall/ cvmlstfv ATM .. Innovatlan �d'fe Fssr� aianaattm Station php� L� Elevator Escalator !b Main Lobby a Nul�tmhtm OR ;Ca1 OmMmax Amu sack Parung Lurch Al" I Parka ronval Room [C]Phone 4fati,Rims anmca Stairs [ 1 vender �p,Water Fa mtstn North paxmy Lot DISCOVERY INSTITUTE TOr the ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION a non-profit foundation :A SCIENCE SOCIETY TECHNOLOGY SLO FUNDING: Grants DISCOVERY Family Donations CENTER Weliness Center Federal Matches (Conferences RESEARCH School Programs Science/Technology Museum - Hands On Activities Pre-service & Inservice Integration wish Teacher Educatio Cal Poly& Cuesta "THE CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE" Plan Proposal Submitted by: Derrick R.Lavoie, Executive Director Discovery Institute for the Advancement of Science and Technology Education www.institutefordi-,covery.org 805 709 0579 Cathie Babb Biological Sciences Cuesta College 805 546 3230 Council Agenda Tuesaay, March 7, 2006 PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: You may address the Council on any item described in this agenda by completing a speaker slip and giving it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. The Mayor will invite public comments before the Council takes action on each item. (Gov. Code Sec. 54954.3(a)) Your speaking time is limited to three (3) minutes.(CC&P Sec.1.3.7) CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: The Mayor will announce each item and thereafter, the hearing will be conducted as follows: 1. City staff will present the staff report and recommendation on the proposal being heard and respond to questions from Council. 2. The Mayor will open the public hearing by first asking the project applicant/appellant(or his/her representative)to present any points necessary for the Council,as well as the public,to fully understand the proposal. 3. The Mayor will then ask other interested persons to come to the podium to present testimony either in support of or in opposition to the proposal. 4. Finally, the Mayor will invite the applicant/appellant (or his/her representative) back to the podium to respond to the public testimony, if appropriate. The Mayor will then close the public hearing and limit further discussion to the Council and staff prior to the Council taking a vote. RULES FOR PRESENTING TESTIMONY AT A PUBLIC HEARING: City Council meetings often involve highly emotional issues. It.is important that all participants conduct themselves with courtesy, dignity and respect. All persons Who wish to present testimony are asked to observe the following rules: 1. Speakers are asked to submit speaker slips to the City Clerk. 2. If you have filled out a Speaker Slip,the Mayor will call you to the podium. 3. Speakers shall address the Council from the podium after giving his/her name and city of residence. Speakers shall direct their comments to the Council, not the audience. 4. Speakers shall limit comments to three minutes. The Mayor, after all others have spoken, may allow additional brief comments from speakers who have already commented on the same agenda item. 5. If testifying as paid representatives, as defined in the Municipal Code speakers shall register as a Municipal Advocate and shall preface their comments by identifying themselves as Municipal Advocates (§2.64.020 & §2.64.050&§2.64.070). 6. Applicants,appellants or applicant representatives desiring to speak shall: a. Submit speaker slips to the City Clerk (available on a plastic rack at the entrance to the Council Chamber). b. Shall be permitted to speak first during the public comment portion of the public hearing for not more than ten minutes. c. Address the Council from the podium after giving their name and address, and/or the name and address of the applicantlappellant they are representing. If the applicant/appellant's representative is a paid Municipal Advocate,they shall comply with Number 5 above. 7. If you challenge an issue in court,you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at this public hearing as described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the City before or during the public hearing. CORRESPONDENCE TO COUNCIL: Written comments on agenda items are encouraged and are most effective if presented at least one day prior to the meeting. Note: Correspondence to Council received after 5:00 p.m. on the day of the Council meeting regarding agenda items may not be distributed until the following day. 2 i Council Agenda Tuesday, March 7, 2006 C2. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE.16,OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, THE.CITY'S SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, AND REPEALING SECTION 17.82, RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AND CONVERSION. (MANDEVILLE/DUNSMORE) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 1490 (2006 Series). C3. ADOPTION OF CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN. (CALLAHAN) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the City of San Luis Obispo Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. C4. WATER TREATMENT PLANT MASTER PLAN IMPROVEMENTS. (MOSS/HENDERSON) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the plans and specifications for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project Specification No. 90225C and authorize staff to advertise for bids. 2) Authorize the CAO to award the construction contract if it within the engineer's estimate. 3) Adopt a resolution of intent to issue bonds and allow their use to reimburse any related project expenditures incurred prior to their issuance. 4) Approve amended agreements with Jones Hall for bond counsel services and Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates for financial advisor services as necessary for the bond issuance. C5. REQUEST FOR PROPSA_LS: 9-1-1 EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES. (LINDEN/ROSENBLUM) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve issuing a request for proposals for a 9-1-1 system (equipment and services) with a five year maintenance contract. 2) Authorize the CAO to award the contract to the best overall proposal that is within the State allotment of $181,487 for this project. C6. LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD MEDIAN PROJECT— PHASE 2, SPECIFICATION NO. 905:,i7. (WALTEWFRASEFI) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Award a contract to and authorize the mayor to execute a contract.With, John Madonna Construction, Inc. of San Luis Obispo in the amount of $158,062.45 for: "Los Osos Valley Road Median Project— Phase 2, Specification No. 90527." 2) Approve the transfer of $13,373.17 from the budget of the completed LOVR Medians Phase 1 project to the project budget; and 3) Approve the transfer of $11,626.83 from the completed projects account to the project budget. 3 Council Agenda Tuesday, March 7, 2006 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2006 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) AND REQUEST FROM.THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC)TO INVESTIGATE THE SECTION 108 LOAN AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO REHABILITATE.OR REPLACE THE MAXINE LEWIS HOMELESS SHELTER. (MANDEVILLE/DAVIDSON — 30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the 2006 CDBG Program activities and funding as recommended by the Human Relations Commission (HRC), with adjustments based on the new funding estimate. 2) Endorse the Urban County's Draft one-year Action Plan, including Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Special Urban Projects, and Emergency Shelter Grant funding. 3) Forward the Council's actions and funding recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. 4) As requested by the HRC, and consistent with Council's recent action during the Mid-Year Budget review, work with the Economic Opportunity Commission (EOC), the County and other stakeholders to review homeless needs and possible longer-term funding mechanisms, including a Section 108 Loan.. 2. CONSIDERATION OF THREE VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS FOR THE PORTION OF THE MARGARITA AREA SPECIFIC PLAN KNOWN AS THE "WESTERN ENCLAVE". LOCATED BEYOND THE WESTERLY END OF MARGARITA AVENUE AND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE EASTERLY EXTENSION OF PRADO ROAD, BETWEEN SOUTH HIGUERA,AND BROAD STREETS ER/TR 63-05 (COWAN, 392 PRADO), ER/TR 65-05 (KING, 3000 CALLE MALVA), AND ER/TR 66-05 (DEBLAUW, 408 PRADO). (MANDEVILLE/RICCI — 2 HOURS) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, take the following actions regarding the three Vesting Tentative Maps (VTMs): 1) With respect to VTM 63-05 (Cowan, County File # 2342), adopt Draft Resolution 'W', which adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and approves the 67-lot VTM, based on findings, and subject to mitigation measures, conditions, and code requirements. 2) With respect to VTM 65-05 (King, County File # 2428), adopt Draft Resolution "B", which adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and approves the 91-lot VTM, based on findings, and subject to mitigation measures, conditions, and code requirements. 3) With respect to VTM 66-05 (DeBlauw, County File # 2353), adopt Draft Resolution "C", which adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and approves the 133-lot VTM, based on findings, and subject to mitigation measures, conditions, and code requirements. 4 Council Agenda Tuesday, March 7, 2006 BUSINESS ITEMS 3. AMENDMENT OF AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OF MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDITION OF REGULATIONS GOVERNING.PUBLIC BENCHES. (LOWELL— 1 HOUR) RECOMMENDATION: Introduce an ordinance to: 1) Amend the existing aggressive solicitation provisions of Chapter 9.06 of the Municipal Code to restrict solicitation within specified distances of retail, commercial and financial establishments and vehicular and pedestrian pathways; and 2) Add Chapter 9.40, establishing a two hour time limitation upon the continuous occupation of public benches and a three hour limitation on occupation in any one day by one individual or group of individuals. 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) ADJOURN TO AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2006 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER. 5 ADVISORY BODIES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ARC) The ARC generally meets the first and third Monday of each month. The meetings are held in City Hall in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm St. and begin at 5:00 p.m. Call 781-7170 to confirm times and dates. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE(BAC) The Bicycle Advisory Committee meets quarterly in March, June, September, and December. Call 781-7178 to confirm exact dates and times. CITY COUNCIL The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month. The meetings generally begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held at City Hall in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street. Call 781-7103 to confirm times and dates. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE(CHC) The CHC meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the Month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm St. Call 781-7170 to confirm dates and times. DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Downtown Association Board usually meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 a.m. in the Council Hearing Room located at City Hall, 990 Palm St. Call 541-0286 to confirm the date and time. HOUSING AUTHORITY The Housing Authority meets the third Thursday of the month at noon in the Housing Authority offices located at 487 Leff St. Call 543-4478 to confirm dates and times HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION(HRC) The Human Relations Commission usually meets the first Wednesday of the month at City Hall in the Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm St. beginning at 5:00 p.m. Call 781-7251 to confirm dates and times. JACK HOUSE COMMITTEE The Jack House Committee meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Parks & Recreation Department, 1341 Nipomo Street, at 5:30 p.m. Call 781-7305 to confirm the dates and times. JOINT USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE(JUC) The Joint Use Committee meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at noon at the Ludwick Community Center located at 864 Santa Rosa Street. Call 781-7300 to confirm dates and times. MASS TRANSPORTATION COMM_ITTEE(MTC) The Mass Transportation Committee meetings are held on call, generally on a quarterly basis. Call 781-7121 to confirm exact dates and times. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (P&R) The Parks and Recreation Commission typically meets the first Wednesday of the month in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located at 990 Palm St. and begin at 7:00 p.m. Call 781-7300 to confirm dates and times. PLANNING COMMISSION(PC) The Planning Commission meets the second and fourth.Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 990 Palm Street. Call 781-7170 to confirm dates and times. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE(PCC) The Promotional Coordinating Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm St. Call 781-7123 to confirm the times and places. TREE COMMITTEE Tree Committee meets at 5:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at the City's Corporation Yard located at 25 Prado Road. Call 781-7220 to confirm dates and times.