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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/01/2006, AGENDA council agcnda CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, August 1 , 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 referred to on this agenda are on file in the City Clerk's Office in Room 1 of City Hall. INTRODUCTIONS INTRODUCTION OF NEW PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES. (WALTER— 5 MINUTES) ® 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 you require a hearing amplification device. For more agenda information,call 781-7100. Council Agenda - Tuesday, August 1, 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 applicantlappellant (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 PUBLICHEARING: 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 & §2.64.05o&§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 applicantlappellant'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 Council Agenda i` Tuesday, August 1, 2006 APPOINTMENT REDESIGNATION OF MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (MTC) MEMBERS. (BROWN/EWAN — 5 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Redesignate Kathy Howard from an at-large member of the Mass Transportation Committee to the senior representative for a term expiring March 31, 2010, and Carl Hilbrants from an alternate member to an at-large member, with a term expiring 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. C1. MINUTES OF TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2006. (HOOPER) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented. C2. FINAL ADOPTION OF FLOOD ORDINANCE. (WALTER/LYNCH) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 1494, amending Section 17.84 of the Municipal Code. C3. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE.NO. 1495 ADDING CHAPTER 3.15 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE: "ESSENTIAL.SERVICES AND TRANSACTIONS (SALES) AND USE TAX." (HAMPIAN/STATLER) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 1495 (2006 Series), subject to subsequent voter approval in November 2006, establishing a general-purpose 1/2 - cent sales tax for a term of eight years. C4. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE VOTING DELEGATE/ALTERNATE.2006. (HOOPER) RECOMMENDATION: Designate Mayor Romero as the voting delegate and Vice Mayor Settle as the voting alternate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference. C5. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND SAN LUIS OBISPO FIRE BATTALION CHIEFS' ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2006, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010. (IRONS/JENNY) 3 7 Council Agenda Tuesday, August 1, 2006 RECOMMENDATION; Adopt a resolution approving the Memorandum of Agreement for a five-year contract between the City of San Luis Obispo and the San Luis Obispo Fire Battalion Chiefs' Association. C6. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009. (IRONS/JENN) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the Memorandum of Agreement for a four-year contract between the City of San Luis Obispo and the San Luis Obispo Employees' Association. C7. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 3523, FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2006, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009. (IRONS) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the Memorandum of Agreement for a four-year contract between the City of San Luis Obispo and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 3523. C8. WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 90535. (WALTER/CORNEJO) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the plans and specifications for the "Waterline Replacement Project," Specification No. 90535. 2) Authorize Staff to advertise for bids and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer's Estimate of $880,000. C9. WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY (WRF) AIR-GAP REPLACEMENT_, SPECIFICATION NO. 90309. (WALTER/MCGUIRE) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Award the contract for the "WRF Potable Water Air-Gap replacement," Specification No. 90399, to Maino Construction Co. Inc. in the total project bid amount of $106,979. 2) Authorize the transfer of $122,000 from the WRF Major Facility Maintenance account to the project account for funding of the Contract plus related construction contingencies and project costs. C10. WATER REUSE PROJECT—TETRA TECH CONTRACT AMENDMENT. (MOSS/DISIMONE) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Amendment #3 to the agreement with Tetra Tech, providing retroactive compensation for extended construction management services for the Water Reuse Project in an amount not to exceed $35,247. 2) Approve the transfer 4 1_ Council Agenda Tuesday,August 1, 2006 of $35,247 from the project contingencies account to the construction management account to fund the extended services. C11. MISSION PLAZA BANK WALKWAY WALL, SPECIFICATION NO. 99257. (WALTER/MCGUIRE) Staff received a letter from the low bidder withdrawing their bid just before the agenda went to print. The report was pulled. Staff will review the next lowest bid and will provide Council with a report and revised recommendation under separate cover.. C12. PROCUREMENT OF TRANSIT VEHICLES TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD EMISSION REQUIREMENTS. (WALTER/O'DELL) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve SLO Transit's vehicle replacement plan to meet California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission requirements. 2) Approve cooperative procurement to purchase up to four buses and one trolley. 3) Authorize the CAO to negotiate and execute a cooperative purchasing agreement for transit vehicle replacements in a cumulative amount not to exceed $1,620,471 dollars. C13. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TO PROTECT CALIFORNIA STATE PARK LANDS. (LOWELUDIETRICK) RECOMMENDATION: Consistent with the Council's Legislative Priorities for 2006, adopt a resolution relating to protection of state park resources. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2006-07 PROGRAM OF PROJECTS (POP) FOR A FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) GRANT. (WALTER/O'DELL - 5 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Conduct a public hearing to review and approve the Program of Projects (POP). 2) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to file a grant application and execute the grant agreement from the FTA in the amount of $1,546,400. 3) Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2006-07 Transit Fund budget to reflect revisions to the City's allocations. 2. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION APPROVING A USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A HIGH OCCUPANCY FOR EIGHT ADULTS AT 520 GRAND AVENUE (A 16-06). (MANDEVILLE/DUNSMORE - 1 HOUR) CAO RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution upholding the appeal filed by RQN, thereby denying the Planning Commission's action approving a use permit to allow a high occupancy for eight adults. 5 r j Council Agenda Tuesday, August 1, 2006 3. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO CREATE SIX.AIRSPACE.RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS (499 NORTH CHORRO STREET, TRIER 207-05). (MANDEVILLE/COREY -30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, adopt a resolution approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact and tentative tract map to create six airspace residential condominiums located at 499 North Chorro Street (TR/ER 207-05). 4. TENTATIVE MAP PROPOSAL FOR A TEN-UNIT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT (153 STENNER STREET, TR/ER 1-06). (MANDEVILLE/HILL - 30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, adopt a resolution approving a tentative tract map and Negative Declaration of environmental impact for a ten-unit residential condominium development located at 153 Stenner Street (TR/ER 1-06). BUSINESS ITEMS 5. WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENT BONDS.. (STATLER/DOMINGUEZ— 10 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the issuance of water revenue bonds with net proceeds of $15,464,900 to assist in financing water treatment plant improvements. 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. 6 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 COMMITTEE(MTC) The Mass Transportation Committeemeetings 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.