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Home My WebLink About05/04/2004MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2004 - 6:45 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members John Ewan, Christine Mulholland, Allen K. Settle, and Mayor Dave Romero Absent: Vice Mayor Ken Schwartz City Staff: Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Jonathan Lowell, City Attorney; Diane Reynolds, Deputy City Clerk; Wendy George, Assistant City Administrative Officer; John Mandeville, Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Monica Moloney, Human Resources Director; Deborah Linden, Police Chief; Wolfgang Knabe, Fire Chief; John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director; Linda Fitzgerald, Recreation Manager CLOSED SESSION LIABILITY CLAIMS Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.95 Workers' Compensation Claim Re Michael R. Brennler City Attorney Lowell reported that the Closed Session was held, that Council authorized settlement, and that there was no further reportable action. Public Works Director McCluskey introduced the following new employees in the Public Works Department: Gus Ahumada, Park Maintenance Worker I; and Dario Senor, Traffic Engineer. Utilities Director Moss introduced the following new employees in the Utilities Department: Dean Furukawa, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor; Joe Parent, Water Treatment Plant Operator; Dion Holton, Water Distribution Systems Operator. PRESENTATION Mayor Romero presented a proclamation to Utilities Director Moss for Water Awareness Month. City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, May 4, 2004, 6:45 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Gary Fowler, SLO, stated that he would like to see the child care facility at the Ludwick Center moved to another location so that the senior meal program can use the kitchen facilities. He would like Council to dedicate part of the sales tax revenue from Costco and Home Depot or a portion of the utility user's tax to support a new senior center. He also expressed concern that no seniors were on the Parks and Recreation Commission and, therefore, seniors are not properly represented. Bradley Horton. SLO, stated that he represents D.A.P.P.E.R., Differently Abled Proud People Exercising Rights, an organization to raise awareness of the plight of the homeless. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Mulholland and Mayor Romero pulled item C3 for comment. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to approve the consent agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried 4:0. C1. APPROVE MINUTES OF TUESDAY, APRIL 20. 2004 REGULAR MEETING. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to waive oral reading and approve as presented; motion carried 4:0. C2. THURSDAY NIGHT PROMOTIONS RULES AND REGULATIONS. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to approve recommended changes to the Downtown Association's Rules and Regulations for Thursday Night Promotions; motion carried 4:0. C3. BUDGET AMENDMENT: DAMON GARCIA SPORTS FIELDS. Council Member Mulholland expressed disappointment with how the bid process, contractor selection and project management were handled. Mayor Romero stated that this project should have been designed by a civil engineer, not a landscape architect, and that the city should request a financial settlement with the design firm for errors committed. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to 1) Approve an increase in the construction budget for the Damon - Garcia sports fields of $200,000. 2) Transfer $200,000 from completed projects in the Capital Outlay Fund ($194,600) and Parkland Development Fund ($5,400) to fund the increase in the construction budget. 3) Transfer the remaining balance from completed projects in the Capital Outlay Fund of $45,200 to the CIP Reserve; motion carried 4:0. C4. RODRIGUEZ ADOBE, SPECIFICATION NO. 99832. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to 1) Approve plans and specifications for "Rodriguez Adobe ", Specification No. 99832. 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of $280,000; motion carried 4:0. 1 City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 4, 2004, 6:45 p.m. Page 3 C5. WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY (WRF) DISSOLVED AIR FLOTATION THICKENER (DAFT) REPAIR. SPECIFICATION NO. 90461. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to 1) approve plans and specifications for "Water Reclamation Facility DAFT Repair ", Specification No. 90461. 2) Authorize Staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of $130,000. 3) Approve transfer of $163,000 from the Major Equipment Maintenance Account to the project account; motion carried 4:0. C6. CONTRACT AWARD: DISPATCH CENTER UPGRADE DESIGN SERVICES. ACTION: This item continued to the May 18, 2004 Council meeting (memo on file in the City Clerk's Office). PUBLIC HEARINGS FILM ORDINANCE, REGULATIONS AND FILM APPLICATION FEE. Parks and Recreation Director LeSage and Recreation Manager Fitzgerald presented the staff report. Council questions ensued. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. Jonni Biaggini, Executive Director of San Luis Obispo Visitors and Conference Bureau and Film Commission, commended City and VCB staff for their hard work on the ordinance and stated that the Bureau was not in support of an application fee for destination marketing organizations. Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. 2. ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Settle to 1) a) Introduce Ordinance No. 1448 (2004 Series) establishing filming regulations within the City of San Luis Obispo. b) Adopt Resolution No. 9559 (2004 Series) approving regulations to implement the film ordinance and authorize the City Administrative Officer to make minor administrative changes in the regulations as long as they are intended to carry out the intent and purpose of these regulations and will not have any significant policy impacts. c) Adopt Resolution No. 9560 (2004 Series) establishing the filming application fee at $70.00 for still photography and minor commercial filming ventures; $100.00 for major commercial ventures and $30.00 for non - profit organizations and include the fees in the City's Master Fee Schedule. 2) As recommended by the PCC, do not require a fee for destination marketing organizations as defined in the ordinance; motion carried 4:0. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Settle to continue this item to the June 1, 2004 Council meeting per appellant's request (letter on file in the City Clerk's Office); motion carried 4:0. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, May 4, 2004, 6:45 p.m. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Council Member Mulholland reported on the April 22nd Student Community Liaison Committee meeting, the April 26th Cultural Heritage Committee meeting and the April 28th Economic Vitality Corporation meeting. Mayor Romero reported that he attended the Arbor Day celebration at Laguna Lake Park. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Romero requested that Council direct staff to display in the rotunda cabinet documents, plaques and awards in memory of former Mayor Ron Dunin (memo on file in the City Clerk's Office). Staff directed to work with the estate to secure the materials, coordinate their preservation with the Historical Museum, and to rotate the display out within six months. Mayor Romero requested, and Council directed staff to find some simple ways to quickly upgrade and improve the appearance of the area around the monument in the commemorative grove at Laguna Lake Park that acknowledges former Mayor Ron Dunin as its founder (memo on file in the City Clerk's Office). Staff also directed to refer the matter of additional monument enhancement to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Staff directed to recognize the role of Ron Dunin in founding the commemorative grove in next year's Arbor Day festivities. Mayor Romero requested that Council direct staff to remove the sap - dripping cork oak tree in the City Hall parking lot and replace it with a more appropriate species (memo on file in the City Clerk's Office). Staff directed to refer the matter to the Tree Committee and follow the regular process for tree removal and replacement. Mayor Romero stated that citizens have expressed concern about the mosquito population in the Laguna Lake area and the potentiality for West Nile virus. He requested that Council direct staff to look into a mosquito abatement program at Laguna Lake and consider removing the reeds around the periphery of the lake. Staff directed to explore improving the natural habitat for mosquito predators around the lake, to explore educating the neighborhood in mosquito abatement measures, to look Into the problem with reeds around the lake, and to encourage the Board of Supervisors to provide more funding for mosquito abatement, since this program falls under the County's purview. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. to Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. C� Diane Reynol C. .C. Deputy City C APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 5/18/2004 1 dr