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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY HALL, 990 PALM. STREET
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
5:00 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
PRESENTATION
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION_-CYDNEY HOLCOMB, RESIDENTS FOR
QUALITY NEIGHBORHOODS. (ROMERO)
APPOINTMENTS
Al. APPOINTMENT TO THE.MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (MTC).
(BROW N/EWAN)
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint Diana Gould-Wells to serve as the Member-at-Large on
the MTC with a term beginning on November 15, 2006, and expiring on March 31,
2007.
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Council Agenda Tuesday, NovemDer 14, 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 applicanUappellant(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 applicanUappellant (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 avote.
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&42.64.070).
6. Applicants,appellants or applicant representative&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.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
1. 2005 ANNUAL- TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT. (WALTER/BOCHUM/HUDSON -
60 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Review and discuss the 2005 Annual Traffic Safety Report
and associated mitigation strategies. 2) Appropriate $60,000 from the General Fund
balance to cover cost increases for signal upgrades at Marsh & Santa Rosa. 3)
Consider funding as part of the 2007-09 Financial Plan for the permanent realignment
of Buena Vista & Garfield at Monterey, estimated at $290,000. 4) Consider funding as
part of the 2007-09 Financial Plan for landscaping new medians along the South Street
Corridor, estimated at $500,000..
6:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION Council Hearing Room
CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
Property: 2160 Santa Barbara Street (Fire Station No. 1)
Negotiating Parties:
City of San Luis Obispo: John Callahan, Bill Statler
Landowner Representative: DeBeikes Investment Company
Negotiations: Consider transfer of a portion of City's property
at 2160 Santa Barbara.Street (Fire Station No.
1) to owner of adjoining property at 2238 Broad
Street (The Village at Maymont)
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Karen Jenny, Monica Irons, Rick Bolanos
Employee Organization: San Luis Obispo Police Officers'Association
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7:00 P.M.
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 t 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 OCTOBER 3 AND 17,2006. (HOOPER)
RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral readings and approve as presented.
C2. CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR COUNCIL CHAMBER CABLECAST
OPERATIONS. (HOOPER)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a one-year extension to the contract with
KCBX/SLONET in an amount not to exceed $35,000 for Cablecast Operations and
authorize the Mayor to execute the contract extension.
C3. AMENDMENT TO CAL POLY WATER AND_SEWER_AGREEMENT.
(MOSS/BISHOP)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Amendment No.1 to the Water and Sewer Rate
Agreement between the City and California Polytechnic State University establishing
water and sewer rate structures for the Bella Montana development and authorize the
Mayor to execute the Amendment.
C4. REFUND PROCEDURES. (STATLER/DOMINGUEZ)
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce, by title only, an ordinance amending the Municipal
Code by adding Section 1.08.140 establishing procedures for filing claims for refunds.
C5. TRAVEL AND MEETING GUIDELINES UPDATE. (STATLER)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution updating the City's travel and meeting
guidelines.
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C6. FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 2420 -A 23
RESIDENTIAL LOT AND ONE OPEN SPACE.LQT SUBDIVISION LOCATED_
AT 1636 WOODLAND DRIVE - (BOWDEN RANCH, L.P., SUBDIVIDER).
(WALTER/LIVICK)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution accepting the public improvements, certifying
completion of the required private improvements, and releasing the bonds for Tract
2420.
C7. APPROVE A MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR THE HISTORIC AH LOUIS
STORE, 800 PALM STREET (0 115-06). (MANDEVILLE/HOOK)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC),
adopt a resolution approving a Mills Act contract for the historic Ah Louis Store located
at 800 Palm Street.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, THE.ZONING
REGULATIONS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (R/TA 226-06).
(MANDEVILLE/HILL - 2 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: Continue review of the Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact and proposed amendments to the Zoning Regulations to a date uncertain to
allow additional time for public review of the proposed changes. This matter will be re-
noticed in accordance with law.
3. APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION'S ACTION TO
DENY AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER SIGN AS PART OF A SIGN
PROGRAM FOR A NEW COMMERCIAL PARK AT 4450 BROAD STREET
(ARC 194-05). (MANDEVILLE/DUNSMORE- 45 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the
Architectural Review Commission's action to deny the electronic message center sign,
based on findings.
4. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION TO DENY A MINOR
SUBDIVISION CREATING TWO LOTS FROM ONE LOT-AT 1364 SAN
MARCOS COURT (MS 158-04). (MANDEVILLE/DUNSMORE - 45 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the
Planning Commission's action to deny the subdivision, based on findings.
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5. REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
.ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROSE GARDEN INN. (WALTER - 30 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) That Council open and conduct a public hearing to review the
City's initial determination that the owners of the Rose Garden Inn are not eligible to
receive relocation assistance in connection with the Calle Joaquin Relocation Project.
2) That the Council upon conclusion of public hearing and based on consideration of
the evidence presented makes the findings for the denial of the Rose Garden Inn's
request.
6. APPEAL OF TAXI PERMIT DENIAL. (LINDEN/STORTON- 15 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: Deny the appeal and uphold the action of the Police Chief to
deny Patrick J. Wright a taxi driver's permit.
BUSINESS ITEMS
7. ADVISORY BODY RECRUITMENT, INTERVIEW, AND APPOINTMENT
PROCESS. (HOOPER - 45 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Modify the City Advisory Body appointment process to
improve outreach and simplify the process, as follows: a. Review and improve an
expanded outreach program; b. Include Friday mornings as possible interview times; c.
Conduct make-up interviews only when there are not enough candidates to fill the
positions at the appointed interview time; and d. Utilize one Council Agenda Report for
all appointments made during the annual recruitment period except for-the Downtown
Association. 2. Review and discuss added alternatives for simplifying the process and
provide staff with follow-up direction, as appropriate.
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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FROM: Council Member Paul Brown and Council Member John Ewan
Council Subcommittee for the Mass Transportation Committee (MTC)
Prepared By: Audrey Hooper, City Clerk
SUBJECT: RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENT TO THE MASS
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (MTC)
RECOMMENDATION
Appoint Diana Gould-Wells to serve as the Member-at-Large on the MTC with a term beginning
on November 15, 2006, and expiring on March 31, 2007.
DISCUSSION
Recommended Appointment
There are currently three vacancies on the Mass Transportation Committee: two Alternate
Members and one Member-at-Large. The Alternate Member positions are currently vacant due
to the re-designation of Carl Hilbrants to a Member-at-Large position on August 1, 2006, and the
resignation of Angela Strohn on September 13, 2006. The Member-at-Large position is vacant
again due to the resignation of Carl Hilbrants, who has moved out of the area.
After advertising; the Council Subcommittee interviewed one applicant and is pleased to
recommend the appointment of Diana Gould-Wells as the Member-At-Large with a term
expiring March 31, 2007. The City Clerk's office will continue to recruit to fill the two Alternate
vacancies.
Reminder to Council
Consistent with the City Clerk's memo to Council of March 21, 2006, application materials for
recommended Advisory Body appointees will be distributed to Council members by separate
memo. Application materials for all candidates, successful or not, will continue to be placed in
the Council Reading File and shall be available for public review upon request.
COUNCIL READING FILE
Application
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