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4 CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
Tuesday, September 19, 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
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE. (ROMERO.)
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER. (ROMERO)
INTRODUCTIONS
INTRODUCTIONS OF NEW FINANCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
EMPLOYEES. (STATLER)
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..
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Council Agenda Tuesday, September 19, 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 applicantlappellant(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 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 applicanUappellantthey are representing. If the applicantlappellant's representative is a
paid Municipal Advocate,they shall comply with Numbers 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.
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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, SEPTEMBER 5, 2006. (HOOPER)
RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented.
C2. TRENCH REPAIR FALL 2006, SPECIFICATION NO. 90641.
(WALTER/LAW RENCE)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for`Trench Repair Fall
2006, Specification No. 90641." 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 $115,648.
C3. TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION HIGUERA & GRANADA. SPECIFICATION
NO. 90573. (WALTER/BOCHUM/HUDSON)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for the "Traffic Signal
Installation at Higuera & Granada, Specification No. 90573." 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 $212,000. 3) Allocate $53,200 to the project
from unappropriated Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) account. 4) Authorize the transfer
of $20,000 from the design phase account to the construction phase account.
C4. APPROVAL OF TRANSIT SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
CAL POLY. (WALTERBOCHUM)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of'a Transit
Service Agreement between the City and Cal Poly and authorize the CAO to execute
the Agreement.
C5. CALIFORNIA BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT GRANT-RAILROAD
SAFETY TRAIL PHASE 4. (WALTER/BOCHUM)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution certifying that the City will provide a match of
$60,200 (10%) for the recently awarded California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) grant in the amount of $541,800 (90%)
for use in the construction of Phase 4 of the Railroad Safety Trail.
C6. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND
OUTREACH SERVICES FOR THE WATER CONSERVATION, SOLID WASTE
REDUCTION, ENERGY.AND STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION
PROGRAMS. (MOSS/MUNDS)
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request for proposals (RFP) for Community
Information and Outreach Services, and authorize contract award by the CAO, if the
selected proposal is within the approved budget of $67,500 for a one-year contract.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM MEDIUM.-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO
MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND REZONING FROM R-2-PD TO
R-3 AND A MINOR SUBDIVISION TO ALLOW THE CONVERSION OF AN
EXISTING INDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITY INTO A RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM UNIT AT THE WINDERMERE CONDOMINIUMS.
(GP/R/ER/MS 45-06). (MANDEVILLE/DUNSMORE - 30 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION`. As recommended by the Planning Commission: 1) Approve a
resolution amending the General Plan Land Use Element map to change the land use
designation for the site from Medium Density Residential to Medium-High.Density
Residential, approving a minor subdivision to allow the recreation unit to be sold as a
condominium unit and approving a Negative Declaration (ER 45-06). 2) Introduce an
ordinance changing the zoning on the subject property from R-2 PD to R-3..
2. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION OF A MIXED-
USE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING 33 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND THREE
COMMERCIAL.SPACES AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MARSH AND
NIPOMO STREETS (TR/ER 36-06). (MANDEVILLE/HILL - 30 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission: 1) Adopt a
resolution approving a tentative tract map and Mitigated Negative Declaration of
environmental impact for a mixed-use project including 33 residential units and three
commercial spaces at the southwest corner of Marsh and Nipomo Streets. 2) Grant a
27.5% density bonus and concession to waive the requirement for lockable storage for
the nine one-bedroom units, in exchange for provision of 8% of the units as deed
restricted for very-low income families (TR/ER 36-06).
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.
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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 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.
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
COUNCIL AGENDA ADDENDUM
ADDED CONSENT ITEM:
7:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber
990 Palm Street
C7. AMENDMENT TO.THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE 2006. (LOWELL)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
® 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.