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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/03/2007, C1 - MINUTES .:ETMIL7 AGENDA.. DATE ITEM # MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY,JUNE 5,2007-4:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER,990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Paul Brown, Andrew Carter,Allen Settle,Vice Mayor Christine Mulholland and Mayor Dave Romero City Staff: Present: Ken.Hampian,City Administrative Officer;Jonathan Lowell, City Attorney; Audrey Hooper, City Clerk; Shelly Stanwyck, Assistant City Administrative Officer;John Mandeville, Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Monica Irons, Human Resources Director; Deborah Linden, Police Chief; John Callahan, Fire Chief; John Moss, Utilities Director; Jay Walter, Public Works Director; Betsy Kiser, Parks and Recreation Director; Brigitte Elke, Principal Administrative Analyst; Kim Murry, Deputy Director, Long Range Planning; Peter Brown, Housing Programs Manager, Philip Dunsmore, Associate Planner; Dave Hix,Wastewater Division Manager STUDY SESSIONS 1. NACIMIENTO WATER SUPPLY PROJECT STATUS REPORT. Utilities Director Moss presented the staff report. He provided a background, description and status of the project, an overview of contractual requirements, the proposed decision-making process,and financing and estimated rate impacts,and responded to questions. Public Comments No comments were forthcoming. —end of public comments— ACTION: Council reviewed and discussed the status of the Nacimiento Water Supply Project and the proposed process for considering the City's continued participation in the project. No other action was taken. 2. PRESENTATION BY SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS(SLOCOG)STAFF REGARDING THE.COMMUNITY 2050 GROWTH STUDY-CALIFORNIA REGIONAL BLUEPRINT PLANNING PROGRAM VISIONING EFFORT. Deputy Community Development.Director Murry introduced this item. She explained that the purpose of this study session is to update the City Council as to the status of SLOCOG's planning effort and how its blueprint effort may impact the City. Steve Devencenzi, Planning Director, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, discussed the Community 2050 Regional Plan in detail and responded to questions. RAF i ��-� City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday,June 5,2007-4:00 p.m. Council Member Settle discussed a number of reasons why he is not comfortable with the Community 2050 Regional Pian. These included,in part,the need to communicate to the State that local government must be able to decide local policy without the State conditioning funding,the vagueness of the HCD's(Housing its Community Development)figures related to housing elements, not wanting the State lo preempt growth management policies that balance out a city's capacity to provide services with its arty to pay for those services,and that the State still does not have its own plans in place(W,a CIP,Land Use,Finance,Comprehensive Faced Asset Accounting Systems) Mayor Romero indicated that he is supportive of a countywide community planning program,but that it should not restrict cities'ability to create their own plans and control their own futures. Vice Mayor Mulholland and Council Member Brown concurred with comments made by Council Member Settle. Council Member Carter noted that population growth in San Luis Obispo County has been overestimated by the Department of Finance. Public CoQ meats No eoamnenrts were forthcomb end of public commenIs— ACTION: Motion by Brown(Carter to receive the information and direct staff to coordinate with SLOCOG as they prepare the Community 2050 Regional Plan and during the anticipated Lard Use Bement update visioning process slated to begin in 2009,and to convey the concerns eked by Council Members during discussion;motion passed 5:0. Mayor Romeroreferenced infomration he will place in the Council reading file from SLOCOG its session on Smart Growth. CONSENT AGENDA In response to vice Mayor Mu0wiland"s inquiry regarding Own C7,Public Works Director Walter clarified that the portion of Los Osos Valley Road that wi0 be resurfaced is from Highway 101 to the northwestern City linnits(as opposed to northern). Mawr Romero also referred to item C7 and esphdried why he did not think the scurry seal process on arterial stree4a will be adequate. In response to Mayor Romero's inquiry regarding item C5,Wastewater Division Manager Hot explained that cosi for converting the plans and spins from metric to standard units will reduce the project costs. Public Continents Loren Fneve.Courtyard Cottages,thanked Council for consideft don C2(waiving develonum impact fees for ducted affordable housing projects). Patricia Wdnroro.Chamber of Commerce,discussed the Charnbees support of item C2. --end of public cormrrerds— City Council Meeting J Page 3 Tuesday,June 5,2007-4:00 p.m. ACTION: Mored by SettlelMullwlland to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer,motion carried as indicated below. C1. MINUTES OF MAY 1.15 AND 18,2007. ACTION: Moved by Sefteimul holland to waive oral reading and approve as presented; motion carried 5:0. C2. RESOLUTION TO CLARIFY THAT ALL DEED-RPSTRICTED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE WAIVERS. ACTION: Moved by to adopt Resolution No.9903(2007 Series)clarifying Resolution 9131 (2000 Series)to ensure that all deed-restricted affordable residential developments either in excess of the Inclusionary requirement,or for units of four or less, are eliigiible for CrIIy-wide development fee waivers from the City of San Luis Obispo;motion carried 5:0. C3. 2007 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM. ACTION: Moved by SetbelMulholland to authorize staff to submit two grant applications totarmg$390,000 to the Federal Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program for funding of equipment,training,and a vehicle to achieve Mefrum Operational Capability for Urban Search and Rescue;motion carried 5:0. C4. HIGUERA STREET PAVING PROJECT FROM MORRO STREET TO NIPOMO STREET, SPECIFICATION NO.90684. ACTION: Moved by to: 1.Approve plans and sons for the Higuera Street Paving Project,Specification No.90684. 2.Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is less than or equal to the Engineer's Estimate of$450,000($323,500 General Fund,$45,000 Water System Improvements,$71,500 for Fire System Improvements and$10,000 Collection System Improvements);motion carried 5:0 C5. AMENDMENT NO.3 FOR TANK FARM GRAVITY SEWER LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN DESIGN SERVICES. ACTION: Moved by Settleffillulholland to. 1)Approve Amendment No.3 of the agreement with Brown and Caldwell Engineers for additional design,additional cost estimation,and comrersion to starr I wills for Tank Farm Gravity Sewer,I-ifr Station and Force Main project,spoon no.99703,in the amount of$142,000 and authorize the Mayor to execute the amercmerht. 2)Appropriate$142,000 from Sewer Fund Worlmhg Capital to Tank Farm Gravity Sewer,Lift Simon and Force Main Design Services;motion canted 5:0. C6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY'S COLLECTION OF FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAM FEES. ACTION: Moved by SeltleMArdholland to adopt Resolution No.9904(2007 Series)enabling the continued collection of mufti-dwelling property fire and life safety inspection fees via Use seamed property tax roll administered by the County;motion carried 5:0. C7. 2007 ARTERIAL STREET SLURRY SEAL PROJECT,SPECIFICATION NO.90680. ACTION: Moved by to: 1.Approve Special Provisions for 2007 Arterial Street Slurry Seal Project,Specification No.90680. 2.Authorize staff to advertise for bids. ®NAF T G'/-3 City Council Meeting _, Page 4 Tuesday,June 5,2007-4:00 p.m. 3.Authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of$800,000; motion carried 5:0. C8. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVER UPGRADE. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to: 1)Award a contract to Spillman Technologies in the amount of$234,960 to upgrade the public safety computer-aided dispatch and record management system(CAD/RMS)server. 2)Transfer funds in the amount of$149,960 from Police Department savings to the project budget to fund this server upgrade;motion carried 5:0. C9. WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY BELT FILTER PRESS EQUIPMENT REHABILITATION, SPECIFICATION NO.9063& ACTION: Moved by SettlelMulbolland to: 1)Approve plans and specifications for"Water Reclamation Facility Beit Filter Press Equipment Rehabilitation,"Specification No.90638. 2)Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the barest responsible bid is within the Engineer's estiana of $150,000;motion carried 5:0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM(CDBG) FUNDS. Community Develomnent D"nector Mandeville brboduoed this item and Housm-g Pnxyarrrs Manager Brown presented the staff report Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. No comments were forthcoming. Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Brown to: 1.Authorize the reallocation of$30,000 in 2007 CDBG funds from the Anderson Hotel Pain project to the Anderson Hotel Fhe/Sprinlder upgrade project. 2.Authorize the reallocation of$16,967 in unused CDSG funds from the 2001 Historic Adobe project to the 2005 Americans with Disabilities Act Corrections to City Facilities. 3.Forward the Councils funding recommendations for amending the 2001 and 2007 Action Pans to the County Board of Supervisors;motion carried 5:0. Council reordered the agenda to consider Council Liaison Reports and Communications at this time. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Vire Mayor MuUnolland reported on her attendance at the May 11P Califioma Men's Colony Citizens Advisory Committee meeting. Council Member Seita reported on a recent Airport Land Use Commission meeting. Council Member Brown reported that both semi-pro tearnns have begun using the City fields for the season and all but a few rues have been resolved. LJKA r i ��-y City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday,June 5,2007-4:00 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Carter referenced a Board of Supervisors meeting that he and Council Member Settle attended at which the Dallolo project was discussed. He expressed concern regarding the Supervisors'decision related to the Prado Road overpass and asked Council to consider placing this matter on an agenda in the near future. Council concurred that this matter should be brought back at the July 171°City Council meeting. The meeting remised at 6..00 p.m.and reconvened at 7:00 pm.with all members present. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Romero presented Adam Hill,Director of the Food Bank,with a proclamation recognizing June 5,2007,as Hunger Awareness Day. Mayor Romero presented Certificates of Appreciation to students from San Luis Obispo High School who participated in the Community Services Program. Mayor Romero announced that the City is kwWM for vokinteers to serve on the Housing Authority, Joint lie of Recreational Facilities Committee,and Parks and Recreathm Commission. hhfomhation on these vacancies is available in the City Clerk's office. PUBLIC COMMENT Sifu Kelvin Harrison,San Luis Obispo,discussed his continuing concerns regarding personal harassment Jesse Arnold.Cambria,discussed the dangers of genetically engineered food and asked Council to support the labeling of these foods. The hollowing people spoke in opposition to the proposed height limits and development in the downtown_ Their concerns included,in part,that there should be more community involvement on this matter,and that action should be delayed until October or after surmner vacations are over. Pete Evans.San Luis Obispo(Mr.Evans'statement is on file in the City Clerk's office.) LY-Lan Lotnren.San Luis Obispo Jmh Duerhou.San Luis Obispo Sandra Marshall San Luis Obispo Sandra Lakeinan,Emeritus Professor of Archib mtism and author of book"Natural Light and the Italian Piaza" R.J."Bak"Sdhrage,San Luis Obispo(A petition containing signatures of approximately 445 concurring with a delay in Councirs consideration of this matter was submitted and is on file in the City Clerk's office.) Joseph Abralnms.San Luis Obispo Paulo Grr.San Luis Obispo Gary Fowler.San Luis Obispo,spoke in opposition to the Naedmtwnto project and the increase in waterlsewer rates. Vice Mayor Mulholland requested,and Council Member Settle concurred,that staff should be directed to include a notice in the utility,brills regarding the height issue and to delay action on this matter until the fall. There was not Council mus to do so. l City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday,June 5,2007-4:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. APPEAL OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITT'EE'S(CHC)DETERMINATION THAT THE WOOD ADDITIONS TO THE ADOBE RESIDENCE AT 868 CHORRO STREET ARE NOT PART OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCE(ARC 201-06). Associate Planner Durmmore presented the staff report and responded to questions. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. Bruno Gibertirepresenting the appellant and Architectural Historian spoke in support of the appeal. His discussion included,in part,his disagreement that the original building could be evaluated separately from its additions,an explanation of why he thought the historic sigrnfnrxnce of the building could be clearly demonstrah4 and a review of the thematic significance of the building. Tan Jess.R2L Architects,representing the applicant,spoke on behalf of the project,noted the three studies that supported the CHC%determination related to the wood addtitiwns and discussed the plans for the adobe. Jonathan Baiadr.San Luis Obispo,spoke in support of the CHC determination and in opposition to the appeal The following people spoke In support of the appeal and In opposition to the CHC determination: Baa Schraae.San Luis Obispo David Brodie read a statement from Allen Cooper(on rite to the City Cleric's otiice] Elisabeth Abnatmrns,San Luis Obispo Manlvn Gordon,San Luis Obispo Sandra Lakemran.San Luis Obispo Paul SchmRL San Luis Obispo Paula Carr,San Luis Obispo Dean Mater,San Luis Obispo Joe Abrahams,San Luis Obispo Bob Vessels.appellant Chuck Crotser.Member of the CHC,discussed the process undertaken by the CHC as it considered this matter. Larry HovL San Luis Obispo,applicant,explained why he thought the house gnsldies for demolition and said that he offered to restore a significant portion of it as a compromise. He asked Council to deny the appeal. Mayor Romem closed the public hearing. Council Member Settle and Vice.Mayor Mulholland spoke in support of the appeal. They encouraged the applicant to consider the entire structure for its historic value,Inch,dmg the area surrounding it,and expressed concern that removing the wood structure would be detrimental to the adobe portion of the structure. Council Members Brown and Carter and Mayor Romero spoke in support of the CHC determination. They discussed the historical value of the adobe and the need to preserve it in its original state,but did not object to the ranoval of the wood portion. ACTION: Moved by CarterBrown to adopt Resolution No.9905(2007 Series)denying the appeal fled by David Brodie,thereby adopting the Cultural Heritage Committee's action to allow removal of the wood addition surrounding the Frietas Adobe at Wil Choro Street DRAT a �� City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday,June 5,2007-4:00 p.m. and direct staff to modify the historic resources survey consistent with this action; motion carried 3:2(Settle/Mulholland). The meeting recessed at 9:21 and reconvened at 9:31 p.m.with all members present BUSINESS ITEMS 5. REQUEST TO THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TO AMEND.ITS AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY(HASLO)FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EXISTING HOME FUNDS AND REQUEST FOR CITY MATCH AT 100%TO START A FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM. Housh m Programs Mangler Brown presented the staff report and responded to questions. Public Comments No comments were forthcoming. --end of public comments— Council Member Settle and Mayor Romero acknowledged their support of the recommendatiom Vice Mayor Mulholland and Council Member Carter indicated that they would support the recommendation. However,Vice Mayor Mulholland discussed her concerns that there aren't additional options and that using totiwincorning housing funds in this manner will benefit only a small number of people. She suggested that there is a need to foss on more retial units. She also expressed opposition lo the 100%match. Council Member Carter concurred. Staff t that the City does not have options as to how the HOME funds can be used,and discussed the difference between the separate programs and how they will benefit the City and leverage more funds for future use. Carol Hattev.Executive Director of the Housing Authority,discussed the Housing Authority's goal of assisting a wide range of income levels,the positive impacts of home ownership,and the ways the funds that are paid back through the first-time homebuyer program can be leveraged in the future. ACTION: Moved by Seftl Brown to: 1.Request the County of San Luis Obispo to amend Its Home Investmerd Partnership Act(HOME)First-Time Buyer Program Agreement with HASLO to designate$231,070 for use within the City of San Luis Obispo. 2.Authorize $231,070 of the City's Affordable Housing Fund dollars to provide a 100%match of City funds to HOME funds,totaling$462,140 to start the City's First Torre Home Buyer Program. 3.Authorize staff W workout the mon details of the First Tine Home Buyer Program with HASLO,specifically the terms of any necessary agreements with program recipients;motion carried 5:0. 6. CONTINUED REVIEW:PRELIMINARY 2007-09 FINANCIAL PLAN. Finance Director Statim presented the staff report He reviewed the budget process and steps taken to date and recapped direction Council provided at the prior workshops. He noted that Caltrans has awarded the City a$495,000 Bicycle Transportation Act grant for the Railroad Safety Trail Bridge across Highway 101,contingent upon the adoption of the State budget Council discussion ensued,during which staff responded to questions. aA T el- 7 City Council Meeting Page 8 Tuesday,June 5,2007-4:00 p.m. Public Commends None were forthcoming. —end of public comments— ACTION: Council continued its review and discussion of the Preliminary 2007-09 Financial Plan; no other action was taken. There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m.to Tuesday,June 19,2007,in the Council Chamber,990 Patin Street,San Luis Obispo. Audrey Hooper City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL 06!19107 li-D � ��_ MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY,JUNE 19,2007—6:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER,990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Paul Brown,Andrew Carter, Allen Settle,Vice Mayor Christine Mulholland and Mayor Dave Romero CLOSED SESSIONS Mayor Romero announced the following Closed Session topics,after which Council adjourned to the Closed Session. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code§54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Karen Jenny, Monica Irons Employee Organization: San Luis Obispo PoliceStaffOfficer's Association (SLOPSOA) 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE Pursuant to Government Code§54957 Closed Session adjourned at 7:00 p.m. to a regular meeting. City Attorney Lowell reported on the Closed Session during the regular meeting. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY,JUNE 19,2007—7:00 P.M. COUNCIL.CHAMBER;990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA City Staff: Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Jonathan Lowell,City Attorney; Audrey Hooper, City Clerk; Shelly Stanwyck, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Monica Irons, Human Resources Director; Deborah Linden, Police Chief;John Callahan,Fire Chief;John Moss, Utilities Director; Jay Walter, Public Works Director; Betsy Kiser, Parks and Recreation Director; Neil Havlik, Natural Resources Manager; Barbara Lynch, City Engineer, Karen Jenny, Risk Manager Mayor Romero called for a moment of silence in honor of the firefighters who died in a fire in Savannah, Georgia. City Attorney Lowell reported that the Closed Session was held during the Special meeting.. Regarding the conference with its Labor Negotiators, Council provided direction; there was no further reportable action. Regarding the conference regarding Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release, Council reviewed the findings of the Personnel Board; no further reportable action was taken. R �� �,_ 9 City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday,June 19,2007-6:50 pm. INTRODUCTION Finance and IT Director Stotler Introduced IT employee Jason Takagi,who has been appointed to the positron of IT Technician U. Mayor Romero announced that the City is looking for volunteers to serve on the Housing Authority, Joint lise of Recreational Facilities Committee,and Parks and Recreation Commission. bnformation on these vacancies is available in the City Clerk's office. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Romero presented Crary Lamprecht,Director of the SLO Vocal Arts Ensemble and Artistic Director of the Festival,with a proclamation recognizing June 2007 as San Luis Obispo Intemational Choral Festival Month. Fire Chief Callahan presented a Certificate for Exemplary Public Service to Josh Kelly,San Luis Obispo resident,for the life-saving steps he took when a fire occurred at his neighbor's house. APPOINTMENTS Ail. NOMINATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CENTRAL COAST COMMISSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS(CCCSC).AREA AGENCY ON AGING. ACTION: Moved by Rmnero/Mulbofland to nominate Hosis M.Towery to serve a thud two-year term,July 1,2007,through June 30,2009,as the City of San Luis Obispo's representative to the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors;motion carried 5:0. PUBLIC COMMENT Keith Handley and Bob Bedard,operators of McDonakrs Restaurants in San Luis Obispo County, asked Council to record the City's policy prohibiting drive-through service windows. (Their statement is on file in the City Clerk's off a.) There was not Council consensus to revisit this matter. Amold Rua.San Luis Obispo,discussed the benefits to the co ummity of Laguna Lake and asked Council to make it a priority. He that the community could assist with financing and taking rare of the lake. Mayor Romero ind" I I that Laguna Lake is an ongoing goal of the City's and is In Its work plan. City Enninew Lynch added that it Is anticipated that this project will be brought to Council in the fall with the initial study. Situ Kelvin Harrison.San Luis Obispo,spoke about his continuing concerns with personal harassment. Patricia Wilmore.represerding the Chamber of Commerce,distributed copies of the Action for Healthy Communities 2006 Indicator Report(on file in the City Clerk's office)which highiighfs Indicators tracking the quality of We in San Luis Obispo County). Steve Barascin,rgxwpw t<ng Property Owners Association In the Prado Road area,asked Council to consider loweringrates for developments with granny or secondary dwelt units. ®RAS 911' el-14 City Council Meeting __ Page 3 Tuesday,June 19,2007-6:30 p.m. By consensus,Council directed staff to prepare a memorandum,with a copy to Mr.Barasch, containing information an the number of granny fiats or secondary dwelling units that have been built and whether the permitting fee costs are commensurate with the sae of units vs,the City resources used. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Carter referred to(tern C1 ami asked that page 1 of the May 31,2007,minutes be corrected to stow that he opposed the action on the Laguna Lake Goff Course Fund Rabe Review. He also refereed to itmn C3,Contact with the San Luis Obispo Swim Club,and said that he will vote against without additional financial information. ACTION: Moved by to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer,motion carried as indicated below. C1. MINUTES OF MAY 24.29,AND 31,2007. ACTION: Moved by Mulho11andlSettle to waive oral reading and approve with a correction to the motion on page 1 of the May 31,2007,minutes(Council Member Carter opposed the motion related to the Laguna Lake Golf Course Fund Rate Review);motion carried 5:0. C2. COLLECTION OF DELIQUENT SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS. ACTION: Moved by Mul1hollandiSeffle to adopt Resolution No.9906(2007 Series)authorizing the San Luis Obispo County Assessor to assess as tiers against those properties with delinquent accounts amounts due San Luis Garbage Company for provision of solid waste collection and disposal services pursuant Municipal Code Section 8.04.070. The motion Included deletion of parcel number 052-033.042 from the fist of properties;motion carried 5..-M C3. CONTRACT WITH THE SAN LUIS OBISPO SWIM CLUB,INC.FOR USE OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO SWUM CENTER ACTION: Moved by 01 to approve a five-year contract between the City of San Luis Obispo and the San Luis Obispo Swim Club,Inc.for use of the San Luis Obispo Swim Center,and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract;motion carried 4:1 (Carter opposed). C4. ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENTS FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS. ACTION: Moved by MuftAuuifSettle to adopt Resotutlon No.9907(2007 Series)which provides authorization to the Dh ector of Public Works for executing master agreements for Federal Aid pn4ects6 and any subsequent program supplements;notion carried 5:0. C5. EXTENSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FRED GLICK FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY IN STENNER CANYON. ACTION: Moved by to approve the Amendment of the lease Agreement with Fred Glick for the City property in Stenner Creek Canyon to extend the Agreement to June 30, 2008,and authorize the CAO to execute the Agreement;notion carried 5:0. C6. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION ADMINISTRATOR. ACTION: Moved by MulhollandlSettle to adopt Resolution No.9908(2007 Series►approving the contract of employment between the City of San Luis Obispo and the Downtown Association Administrator,motion carried 5:0. ®RAS r el 11 City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday,June 19,2007-6:30 p.m. C7. L EASE AGREEMENT FOR JOHNSON RANCH HOUSE. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Settle to approve continued lease of the Johnson Ranch House by City Ranger Doug Carscaden and authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute the new Mase Agreement;motion carried 5.0. C8. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS—DESIGN SERVICES,SPECIFICATION NO.90703. ACTION: Moved by to: 1.Approve the Request for Proposals to provide Design Services for the Capital lmproyement Program. 2.Authorize the CAO to execute agreements with the selected consulting firths. 3.Authorize the Finance Director to execute Purchase Orders for Individual projects to consultants under agreement,in an amount not to exceed the authorized project budget; motion carried 5:0. C9. BUS STOP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO.99001. ACTION: Moved by Mulho a to: 1. Approve plans and specifications for the "Bim Stop Improvement Project Spec. No. 99001". 2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authortze the CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of $125,000;motion carried 5:0. C10. ASPHALT PURCHASING PROCEDURES. ACTION: Moved by Ml 1hollandlSettle to adopt Resolution No.990912007 Series)authorizing Public Works to buy asphalt in volumes valued up to$25,000 per job using"over-the-counter" purchasing procedures and in volumes valued between$25,000 and$100,000 using"open- markW purchasing procedures as described in Section 295 of the City's Financial Management Manual;motion carried 5:0. C11. APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR 2007 . ACTION: Moved by to adopt Resolution No.9910(2007 Series)establishing the City's appropriations limit for 2007-08;motion rallied 5:0. C12. COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES(COPS)2007 TECHNOLOGY GRANT PROGRAM. ACTION: Moved by Mule to: 1.Authorize the Chief of Police to apply for a U.S. Department of Justice,Office of Community Oriented Policing Services(COPS)Technology Program Grant in the amount of$234,400 for an upgraded generator at City Hall($114,700),an emergency cache of portable radios($112,500)and grant training($7,200). 2.Approve a cash contribution match of 25%($58,600)toward the total cost of the approved grant project as required by the granting agency if the grant is awarded to the City;motion carried S.-O. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2007—09 FINANCIAL PLAN ADOPTION. CAO Hamhtan made some introductory remarks,following which Finance Director Stater presented the staff report. He referenced the hearings held to date,provided a brief overview of the proposed budget,(ncudmg iterrhs A,B and C below,reviewed budget changes directed by Council and noted the Railroad Safety Trail Grant received and an ofTue of Traffic Safety Grant just received from the State of California. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday,June 19,2007-6:30 p.m. The following speakers opposed the rate Increases. Chester Zinn Village Retirement Con runny resident(Mr.Zinn read a letter signed by residents of three retirement communities which was submitted to the City Clerk's office last week). Vic Barbosa Terry Mohan,San Luis Obipso Garr Fowle►,San Luis Obispo The following speakers supported the Naci mlento water project for a long-term water supply and supported the proposed rate increases. David Garth.representing the Chamber of Commerce Tim Williams.San Luis Obispo Carl Dudley.San Luis Obispo Jeanne Potter.San Luis Obispo Patrice Wilrrhore,representing the Chamber of Commerce Linda Minton.San Luis Obispo Davis San Luis Obispo Bill Thoma,San Luis Obispo Steve Barasch.San Luis Obispo,inquired about the feasibility of putting a cap on the increases in the future. Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. A. ADOPTION OF WATER RATES FOR 2007-09. Staff responded to questions raised during the public comment period. Council Members Settle.Brown and Carter.and Mayor Romero discussed the importance of the Nacuniento water project to provide a reliable,long-term water source,particularly in the event of another drought Vice Mayor Mulholland discussed her continuing opposition to the Nacimiento project and the rate increase related to the project,although she supports increases for maintaining and upgrading existing infrastructure. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Brown to: 1.Adopt Resolution No.9911 (2007 Series) increasing water service charges by thirteen percent(13%)effective July 1,2007,and thirteen percent(13%)effective July 1,2008,provided there is not a majority protest against such increases. 2.Adopt Resolution No.9912 MR Series)resetting water meter, valve,and adapter costs,effective July 1,2007;motion cam 4:1 (Mulholland opposed).. Council recessed from 9:08 pm.to 9:20 pm.and the meeting reconvened with all members present B. ADOPTION OF SEWER RATES FOR 2007-09 AND VOLUME RATE STRUCTURE Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. Richard Russell.San Luis Obispo,asked Council to move forward with the sewer lateral reinhburserthenht program and responded to questions. (Mr.Russell's statement is on file in the City Clerk's office). Dawn Phillius.San Luis Obispo,spoke in opposition to the increase fn sewer rates and raised questions about a reirnbursernen program for sewer laterals that had to be replaced. City Council Meeting _ . Page 6 Tuesday,June 19,2007-6:30 p.m. Mayor Romero dosed the public hearing. Following discussion,Council,by consensus,directed staff to investigate ways in which to approach a retroactive sewer lateral program,including alternative reimbursement levels and strategies,for those laterals replaced during the unfunded program period. Council Member Carter clarified for the record that the need for the increase In sewer rates differs entirely from the need to increase water rales. While water rales are driven by the Nacimiento project,enviromnental regulations are driving the increase in sewer rams. ACTION: Moved by CartedSettle to adopt Resolution No.9913(2007 Series)increasing sewer service charges by eleven percent(I I%h effective July 1,2007,and ten percent (10%)effective July 1,2008,and establishing a revised volume based sewer rate structure for all customers,provided there is not a majority protest against such increases; motion carried 5:0. C. ADOPTION OF 2007-09 FINANCIAL PLAN AND 2007-08 BUDGET. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. Helene Firm San Luis Obispo,introduced her son,Kyle,who is working on a community merit badge,and commended Council for the proposed Financial Plan and Budget,particularly for the Railroad Safety Trail and the Bob Jones Clty4D-Sea Trail. Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. Council Members commended staff on the preparation of the Financial Plan and Council Member Carter pointed out that it ties into Measure Y and the feedback the City received from its citizens. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Carter to adopt Resolution No.9914(2007 Series) approving the 2007-09 Financial Plan and 2007-08 Budged motion carried 5:0. BUSINESS ITEMS 2. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF 315 ACRES OF LAND FROM THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON WEST CUESTA RIDGE.AND RECONVEYANCE OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO THE LAND CONSERVANCY Assistant City Administrative Officer Slamwck introduced this item,following which Natural Resources Manawr Havlik presez the staff report. Public Comte Bob Conservation Director with the Land Conservancy of SLO County,discussed his Involvement with this transaction and expressed appreciation for the partnership between the City and the Land Conservancy. —end of public commerits•— ACTION: Moved by MuDwIlandlBrown to: 1.Approve the attached Agreement with the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County for the transfer of fee ownership of 315 acres in three parcels to the City and the reconveyance of a Deed of Conservation Easement to the Land Conservancy covering two of the parcels(the`transfer agreement"). L Approve Resolution No.9915(2007 Series)which authorizes and directs the Mayor to sign a CertTcale of Acceptance of a grant deed and reconveyance covering City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday,June 19,2007-6:30 p.m. the parcels,with a co, ection on page 1 deleting the reference to King Ventures, Inc. 3. Authorize the City Attorney to approve any non-substantive changes required to the documents to facilitate the transaction; motion carried 5:0. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Council Member Seale noted improvements planned by the Performing AAs Center(PAC)Facilities Committee both inside and outside the building and provided written infomhaft to staff regarding the improvements. Vice Mayor Mulholland reported on her June 6th attendance at the County Water Resources Advisory Committee meeting. Mayor Romero reported on his attendance at the June a SLOCOG meeting(a written report is on Me in the City Clerk's office). He also reported on his attendance at a recent Mayor's Youth Task Force meetng. COMMUNICATIONS In response to Vice Mayor Mulholland,City Attorney Lowell confirmed that staff is preparing letters related to SS 303 and HR 2447. There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 10:19 p.m.to Tuesday,July 3,2007,in the Council Chamber,990 Palen Street,San Luis Obispo. Audrey Hooper City Cleric APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 07/03/07 C/-/S RED FILE RECEIVED IlClilillf�!idj l;iiCliVil;i� MEETING AGENDA JUL 0 3 2001 C',ar H640RAN1��E�(� ITEM #_L- RI-0 CITY CLERK— lCity of San Luis Obispo July 2, 2007 L44 -,4WM COUNCIL la CDD 01 CAO $E FIN DIP TO: Mayor Romero & Members of the City CouncilCAO FIRE CHIEF �70FINEY rPW DIR I�LERK/ORIG POLICE CH. FROM: Audrey Hooper, City Clerk L7 DEPT HEADS REC DIP LITIL DIR i VIA: Ken Hampian, CAO HA DIP i r Accu �� SUBJECT: Revision to June 5 and 19, 2007, Council Meeting Minutes 1. Gam Mayor Romero has asked that page 2 of the June 5, 2007, minutes (page C1-2.in agenda packet), be revised as indicated below. Regarding C7 of the Consent Agenda: Mayor Romero also referred to item C7 and expressed concern with using the slurry seal process on arterial streets because this process the-slu"seal- does not smooth the riding surface or improve the structural strength of the roadway. Regarding C5 of the Consent Agenda: Mayor Romero referred to item C5 and expressed concern that the contract engineer was permitted to develop a metric set of plans, resulting in increased costs to the City to convert these plans back to standar/units. in response tG MaY49F ' Wastewater Division Manager Hnk explained how converting the plans and specifications from metric to standard units will reduce the project costs. Staff is asking that the item C2 of the June 19, 2007, minutes be corrected. The action on item C2, Collection of Delinquent Sold Waste Collection and Disposal Accounts, included the deletion of parcel number 052-033-042 from the list of properties. Staff has subsequently been advised that the parcel number should have been 052-011-025. The resolution has been revised to reflect the correct information; however, the minutes must also be revised. If Council concurs, the motion should reflect these revisions. GA301-04 MinuteslConecIlim to Knutes 06.05-07.doc