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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/17/1998, Agenda council agenda Agenda Distribution List (9/97) CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO I. unpaid Subscriptions: An CITY HALL, 9 9 0 PALM STREE II (All mtgs.unless o/w noted) AIA President Tuesday, February 17, 19 ASI President BIA /Deborah Holley Chamber of commerce Cuesta College / K. Roberts 6.30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION B. Thoma / Chamber of Comm. • Co. Board of Spvrs. Paul Hood, Co.Administration Housing Authority KCBX KCOY CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY NEGOTIATION KCPR: (2) Gen.Mgr. & News Dir. Code § 54956.8 KDDB KELT Property:y: 879 Morro St. KGLO Negotiating Parties: City of San Luis Obispo: John KKJG Property Owner Representative: John Rossetti K SBY KUHL Negotiation: Whether to Acquire KVEC KPRL Library (front desk) Mustang Daily 7:00 PAL REGULAR MEETING New Times (front desk) Pac.Bell / V. Montalban Pac. Gas & Elec. / B.Burke Planning Comm. (1; Comm. Dev.) So. Calif. Gas / V. Sterling CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Allen K. Settle Council of Govts / R. Decarli PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE League of women voters Telegram-Tribune (front desk) ROLL CALL: Council Members Bill Roalman, Public Interest Action ctr. ECOSLO / Geoffry Land Williams, Vice Mayor Kathy Smit Res.forQual.Neigh / C.Sanders Sierra Club / Gary Felsman Property Owners Assoc. PRESENTATIONS Fred Strong (The Citizen) Sonic Cable/Jackie UNOCAL/J. Bray Telegram Tribune/S.Lyons Peg Presentation of a proclamation declaring February 28, 1998 waiternCappsLo county Girls and Women in Sports Day." II.Subacriptions Paid or Env. Provided Presentation of a proclamation for"Circle K Week," a colleg (rea.mtas.only) : John whiley esq. Presentation proclaiming Mardi Gras Week, February 14 Easter Rents, Inc. IMS/S. Krautheim EDA (Engr. Dev. Assoc.) Ellenburg Capital Corp. ® Local Government Services RRM Design Group / LeeAnne Regular City Council meetings are broadcast on KCPR, 91.3 FM. The City c Vista Information Services the disabled in all of its services,programs,and activities. 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SLO Bd. of Realtors Kimley-Horn Council Agenda Tuesday, rebruary 3, 1998 - - --- -�--- -- —• —. - - is - - - - --- P.UBUC COMMENT PERIOD(not to exceed Wmmutes total The Courral welcomes yourinput Y66-ft`y addns tie Counal by oompletmg a speaker stip and.gnring ito the Cjlsi Clerk pnort�o the meeting At tfi�s time, you may adtlress the Councl on items that are not`• 6n4he-agenda or hems do the Consent Agenda Time limit is three minutes °State law does.'not allow j the Council to discuss or•take action on issues WUN tfie agenda, except thatmeriibers.of the Council or stiff,rnay.tinefly "respond to statements made or questions posed,by persons exercising their public testimony rights(Gov Code.Sec 54954 2).n Staff nay be asked to follow upon such dem§ Staff reports arid:gther written iiocumentation;.relaUng to each.item.referred.to on'this agenda are on file in:the City`! CleWs Office-m Room 1-of City Hall: - CONSENT,AGENDA The.Consent•Agenda-'is.app-roved -on dfibmotion.; Council .Members may-puU':consenEitems,tq,:be considered after Business.items , , C1. COUNCIL MINUTES (GAWF) Consideration of the minutes of: Thursday, January 8, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m. (Joint City Councils Meeting); Tuesday, January 20, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, February 3, 1998 @ 6:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, February 3, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m. + RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended. C2. COST ALLOCATION PLAN (STATLER/236) Consideration of the 1997-99 cost allocation plan. + RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 1997-99 cost allocation plan and enterprise fund reimbursements for 1997-98. C3. . PETROLEUM VIOLATION ESCROW ACCOUNT (McCLUSKEY) Consideration of the Petroleum Violation Escrow Account (PVEA) Grant Program and Report. + RECOMMENDATION: 1) Endorse staff recommendation for the PVEA Project to: a) Lease a 1996 PG & E Electric Bus/Trolley for a two-year pilot program; and, b) lease one electric car for three years; and 2) Authorize staff to forward the Program Project Report to-the California Energy Commission for fund allocation. 2 Council Agenda Tuesday, February 3, 1998 C4. WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (McCLUSKEY/98-93) Consideration of plans and specifications for"Watermain Improvement Project: Various Locations," engineer's estimate, including contingencies, $446,000. + RECOMMENDATION: Approve and authorize staff to advertise for bids, and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the budget. C5. 1998 LEGISLATIVE ACTION PROGRAM (JORGENSEN/335) Consideration of legislative priorities for 1998. + RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution establishing legislative priorities for 1998. APPOINTMENTS Al. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ROALMAN/WILLIAMS/123) Consideration of appointments to fill three terms expiring 3/31/98, an unexpired term ending on 3/331/99, and an unexpired term ending 3/31/2001 + RECOMMENDATION: Interviews will be held on Thursday, February 12'. Council Subcommittee recommendations will be distributed under separate cover after that date. .COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS(not..to.eki eed 15.minutes) Council Members report on confiEWOces'.or other City activities. Time lim"- minutes. PUBLIC,HEARINGS If you have filled out a Speaker Slip, fhe:,Mayot- will call you to:the-podium 'Please speak into the rniixophone and give your name and city of.residencefor the record. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes; Gonsultantand project presentations limited to 1Q minutes. If you.challenge an issue in court, you'•hw be lirriited to raising-only those"issues you or someone.else raised°at this public hearing as desar'bed below, orin written con esponddhce delivered to the.0ty before or during the public-bearirig.. 1. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (McCLUSKEY/557 - 60 min.) Public hearing to consider the Neighborhood Traffic Management (NTM) Program and Guidelines. . 3 Council Agenda Tuesday, r ebruary 3, 1998 + RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt resolution adopting Neighborhood Traffic Management Guidelines; and, 2) direct staff to bring back to the City Council a report on the Neighborhood Traffic Management program and any recommended modifications to the Neighborhood Traffic Management Guidelines after 18 months of implementation. 2. APPEAL -963 & 967 BROAD STREET (JONAS/407 -45 min.) Public hearing to consider an appeal by the applicants of the Planning Commission's decision to deny a request to amend the zoning map from R-3-H to R-3-MU-H, for property located on the southwest comer of Broad and Palm Streets; Keith Godrey and Kathy Freeman Godfrey, applicants. + RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution denying the appeal, referring the matter back to the Planning Commission to consider new information submitted by the applicants. 3. APPEAL - SIDEWALK INSTALLATION - 88 BUENA VISTA (McCLUSKEY/407 15 min.) Public hearing to consider an appeal by Alan Deckel to waive sidewalk improvements at 88 Buena Vista; Ernie and Tawn.Roid, owners. + RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution requiring sidewalk improvements along the Buena Vista frontage and authorizing a covenant to be recorded postponing sidewalk improvements along Santa Maria frontage until called due by the Director of Public Works. 4. PARKING FINE INCREASES (McCLUSKEY/554 -20 min.) ublic hearing to consider parking fine increases and parking ordinance changes. RECOMMENDATION: A) Introduce ordinance to print amending sections 10.40.010-10.40.030 (Stopping, Standing or Parking restricted or Prohibitive in Certain ► Areas), 10.44.020 (Curb Markings-Meanings-Authority to Place), 10.44.030 (Yellow Loading Zone-Time Restriction for Loading and Unloading), and creating Section 10.08.070 (Enforcement); and B) adopt resolution increasing parking fines: Prohibitive Parking from $20 to $35; Restricting Parking in Certain City Lots from $10 to $15; Timed parking Violation from $10 to $15; All Night Parking Prohibited from $8 to $20; Parking Space Markings from $8 to $20; Commercial Loading Zone Violations from $20 to $35; Meter Operational Procedures from $2 to $10; Meters from $8 to $10; and establish Backing into Parking Spaces at$15. 4 Council Agenda Tuesday, rebruary 3, 1998 S. MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW (STATLER/233 - 60 min.) Public hearing to consider. A. Mid-year budget review for 1997-98 and mid-year funding requests. + RECOMMENDATION: Approve mid-year budget requests for operating programs and capital improvement plan projects totaling $584,000 in 1997-98 and $208,700 in 1998-99. B. State and federal law enforcement block grants totaling $160,327 for 1997-98, equipment purchases, and a tentative spending plan for addition of a Field Services Technician. + RECOMMENDATION: 1)Adopt resolution approving an expenditure of$63,612 of the Federal 1997 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds for purchase of equipment as recommended by the Chief of Police and approving the required 1/9" city matching funds of$7,068 from the General Fund; 2) adopt resolution approving an expenditure of $96,715 from the 1997 State budget grant for the purchase of equipment as recom - mended by the Police Chief, and, 3) approve in concept the tentative spending plan for addition of Field Services Technician and the purchase of equipment in the 1998-99 budget year as funds become available from the proposed 1998-99 State budget. 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 Counal 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.34954.2). BUSINESS ITEMS 6. GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT (JONAS/462) Consideration of the Annual Report on the General Plan. + RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Give direction to staff to bring back certain programs for reconsideration, and to implement other programs as resources are available. A. ADJOURNMENT. 5 "'MRS1 city of � ► � p� �l Ity or San Lug s OBISPO San Luis OBISPO 990 Palm Street,San Luis Obispo,CA 93401.3249 990 Palm Street,San Luis Obispo,CA 93401.3249 TO: Ken Schwartz, FAIR-e TO: Keith Godfrey & Kathy Freemai, 201 Buena Vista Autoquest Informations Svcs . San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 1368 Marsh St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 28.95 28.95 city or mWe san WI s OBISPO 990 Palm Street,San Luis Obispo,CA 93401-3249 TO: Ralph..:e,-.:Peters 756 Palm St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 28-95 — council agenba CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, February 17, 1998 60 P M- CLOSED SESSION Council Heanng Room; CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - Pursuant to Government Code $ 54956.8 .Property: 879 Morro St. Negotiating Parties: City of San Luis Obispo: John Moss & Mike McCluskey Property Owner Representative: John Rossetti Negotiation: Whether to Acquire 1:0-0,P M ; REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber Palm'Street CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Allen K. Settle PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Council Members Bill Roalman, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor Kathy Smith, Mayor Allen K. Settle RiIESENTATIONS Presentation of a proclamation declaring February 28, 1998 as "121"Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day." Presentation of a proclamation for "Circle K Week," a collegiate service organization. Presentation proclaiming "Mardi Gras Week," February 14 - 21, 1998. ® Regular City Council meetings are broadcast on KCPR, 91.3 FM. The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include 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 781-7103. Council Agenda Tuesday, rebruary 3, 1998 -P BUC COMMENT PERIOD{not to.exceed 15 rnmutes total) w The Ccirncil.welcomes youf iriput Ydu may address the Counal by completing°a spealie� l�p and giving it to the=City.Clerk poor to tfie meeting At th"-tine,_you may address the CouriaP on Items that are not on the agenda iii iferis ph the ConsentAgenda Tiff e•lima is three rrnnutes 'Sta-te law does not allow the Couiic�to 7isaiss or,take-action•on issues snot on the agenda,except that members of the Co�ncl or, staff may;bnefiy •respond to statements made or questions -posed-.,'by person's exercising,ttieir public' testimony rights(Gov Code Sec 54 j54 2) Staff nmay be asked to follow=up on such"terra S#aff reports and other wr fien documentation relating to'.each tem.�eferred to on this,a�gerida are on f1e'in the Cly CIdWs-Officem,'R6om`1 of.City tialL G n 17 CON86ff AGENDA the Consent Agenda �spnoved on one_motion _.Council Members 104Y.0-1 consent Mems to be .consrden dN60 usiness C1. COUNCIL MINUTES (GAWF) Consideration of the minutes of: Thursday, January 8, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m. (Joint City Councils Meeting); Tuesday, January 20, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, February 3, 1998 @ 6:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, February 3, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m. + RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended. C2. COST ALLOCATION PLAN (STATLER/236) Consideration of the 1997-99 cost allocation plan. + RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 1997-99 cost allocation plan and enterprise fund reimbursements for 1997-98. C3. PETROLEUM VIOLATION ESCROW ACCOUNT (McCLUSKEY) Consideration of the Petroleum Violation Escrow Account (PVEA) Grant Program and Report + RECOMMENDATION: 1) Endorse staff recommendation for the PVEA Project to: a) Lease a 1996 PG & E Electric Bus/Trolley for a two-year pilot program; and, b) lease one electric car for three years; and 2) Authorize staff to forward the Program Project Report to the California Energy Commission for fund allocation. 2 Council Agenda Tuesday, . abruary 3, 1998 C4. WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (McCLUSKEY/98-93) Consideration of plans and specifications for "Watermain Improvement Project: Various Locations," engineer's estimate, including contingencies, $446,000. + RECOMMENDATION: Approve and authorize staff to advertise for bids, and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the budget. C5. 1998 LEGISLATIVE ACTION PROGRAM (JORGENSEN/335) Consideration of legislative priorities for 1998. + RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution establishing legislative priorities for 1998. - - - - - —'--- - - - - 1 -- — - . - APPM OTIIAENTS; Al. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ROALMAN/WILLIAMS/123) Consideration of appointments to fill three terms expiring 3/31/98, an unexpired term ending on 3/331/99, and an unexpired term ending 3/31/2001 + RECOMMENDATION: Interviews will be held on Thursday, February 12'. Council Subcommittee recommendations will be distributed under separate cover after that date. COUNCIL LIAISON`REP_4RTS(not to exceed95 minutes)" Cgunal Membeis report on,conferen"ces or-other�dy achv�es.'Time lima-3�minutes a -- PUBLIC HEARINGS. If you have filled out 4 Sjeaker SC�p, the Mayor will call you,to the podium . Please speak into the microphone and giveyou�n`_ame and +of.res.dence for the record: release Vnityour-c6Mmerts-ta 3 minutes, consultant and pmject presentations.hmded tb 10 mmirtes lfyou,challenge an issue m:croui you may W. Umitei9`to raising only tF ose assues you:gr someone el I--—used.at this 1-pub is hearing as described below;gr in wnften correspondenoe::delnrered to the City befoe or during the;public�heanng 1. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (McCLUSKEY/557 - 60 min.) Public hearing to consider the Neighborhood Traffic Management (NTM) Program and Guidelines. 3 y Council Agenda Tuesday, r'ebruary 3, 1998 + RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt resolution adopting Neighborhood Traffic Management Guidelines; and, 2) direct staff to bring back to the City Council a report on the Neighborhood Traffic Management program and any recommended modifications to the Neighborhood Traffic Management Guidelines after 18 months of implementation. 2. APPEAL - 963 & 967 BROAD STREET (JONAS/407 -45 min.) Public hearing to consider an appeal by the applicants of the Planning Commission's decision to deny a request to amend the zoning map from R-3-H to R-3-MU-H, for property located on the southwest comer of Broad and Palm Streets; Keith Godrey and Kathy Freeman Godfrey, applicants. + RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution denying the appeal, referring the matter back to the Planning Commission to consider new information submitted by the applicants. 3. APPEAL -SIDEWALK INSTALLATION - 88 BUENA VISTA (McCLUSKEY/407 15 min.) Public hearing to consider an appeal by Alan Deckel to waive sidewalk improvements at 88 Buena Vista; Ernie and Tawn Roid, owners. + RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution requiring sidewalk improvements along the Buena Vista frontage and authorizing a covenant to be recorded postponing sidewalk improvements along Santa Maria frontage until called due by the Director of Public Works. 4. PARKING FINE INCREASES (McCLUSKEY/554 -20 min.) Public hearing to consider parking fine increases and parking ordinance changes. + RECOMMENDATION: A) Introduce ordinance to print amending sections 10.40.010-10.40.030 (Stopping, Standing or Parking restricted or Prohibitive in Certain Areas), 10.44.020 (Curb Markings-Meanings-Authority to Place), 10.44.030 (Yellow Loading Zone-Time Restriction for Loading and Unloading), and creating Section 10.08.070 (Enforcement); and B) adopt resolution increasing parking fines: Prohibitive Parking from $20 to $35; Restricting Parking in Certain City Lots from $10 to $15; Timed parking Violation from $10 to $15; All Night Parking Prohibited from $8 to $20; Parking Space Markings from $8 to $20; Commercial Loading Zone Violations from $20 to $35; Meter Operational Procedures from $2 to $10; Meters from $8 to $10; and establish Backing into Parking Spaces at $15. 4 r � Council Agenda Tuesday, , ebruary 3, 1998 5. MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW (STATLER/233 -60 min.) Public hearing to consider. A. Mid-year budget review for 1997-98 and mid-year funding requests. + RECOMMENDATION: Approve mid-year budget requests for operating programs and capital improvement plan projects totaling $584,000 in 1997-98 and $208,700 in 1998-99. B. State and federal law enforcement block grants totaling $160,327 for 1997-98, equipment purchases, and a tentative spending plan for addition of a Field Services Technician. + RECOMMENDATION: 1)Adopt resolution approving an expenditure of$63,612 of the Federal 1997 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds for purchase of equipment as recommended by the Chief of Police and approving the required 1/V city matching funds of$7,068 from the General Fund; 2) adopt resolution approving an expenditure of $96,715 from the 1997 State budget grant for the purchase of equipment as recom - mended by the Police Chief, and, 3) approve in concept the tentative spending plan for addition of Field Services Technician and the purchase of equipment in the 1998-99 budget year as funds become available from the proposed 1998-99 State budget. 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'resWrces 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). BUSINESS ITEMS 6. GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT (JONAS/462) Consideration of the Annual Report on the General Plan. + RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Give direction to staff to bring back certain programs for reconsideration, and to implement other programs as resources are available. A. ADJOURNMENT. 5 council agenda An CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, February 17, 1998 ACTION UPDATE 6:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Council Hearing Room 990 Palm Street CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 Property: 879 Morro St. Negotiating Parties: City of San Luis Obispo: John Moss &Mike McCluskey Property Owner Representative: John Rossetti Negotiation: Whether to Acquire 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber 990 Palm Street PRESENT: Council Members Bill Roalman, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor Kathy Smith, Mayor Allen K. Settle Jeff Jorgensen, City Attomey, announced that a closed session was held regarding real property negotiations for property located at 879 Morro Street. PRESENTATIONS Pres I.Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Nicola Nakase, declaring February 28, 1998 as "12"Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day." Pres2.Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Janet Kwock, for"Circle K Week,"a collegiate service organization. Pres3.Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Queen Meredith Cofren. Don Pimentel, Director. Marsh & Mike Magee, and Annie Liss, proclaiming "Mardi Gras Week,"February 14 - 21, 1998. f , w Council Agenda Tueso.,,February 3, 1998 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD(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. PC1. Dr. Steve Hansen spoke about his concems regarding the effort to over tum the new State Law banning smoking in bars, and he asked Council to write a letter to the State Senate asking them to uphold the law. He announced First Night is coming to SLO this coming New Year's Eve. PC2. Charlie Senn spoke on behalf of the Planning Commission, asking Council to schedule an agenda item to address the placement of Fraternity Houses in neighborhoods. Council Member Roalman noted that this issue has been discussed previously, and no answer has been found. Council Member Smith suggested that the Student Housing Task Force could take the matter up. Council Member Williams said there is a long standing problem. . Staff was directed to prepare a brief report to Council identifying possible options. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda is approved on one motion. Council Members may pull consent items to be considered after Business items. C1. COUNCIL MINUTES (GAWF) Consideration of the minutes of: Thursday, January 8, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m. (Joint City Councils Meeting); Tuesday, January 20, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, February 3, 1998 @ 6:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, February 3, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m. + RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended. FINAL ACTION: Approved(5-0). C2. COST ALLOCATION PLAN (STATLER/236) Consideration of the 1997-99 cost allocation plan. 2 Council Agenda Tuesday, aruary 3, 1998 r + RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 1997-99 cost allocation plan and enterprise fund reimbursements for 1997-98. FINAL ACTION: Approved(5-0). C3. PETROLEUM VIOLATION ESCROW ACCOUNT (McCLUSKEY) Consideration of the Petroleum Violation Escrow Account (PVEA) Grant Program and Report. + RECOMMENDATION: 1) Endorse staff recommendation for the PVEA Project to: a) Lease a 1996 PG & E Electric Bus/Trolley for a two-year pilot program; and, b) lease one electric car for three years; and 2) Authorize staff to forward the Program Project Report to the California Energy Commission for fund allocation. FINAL ACTION: Approved(5-0). C4. WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (McCLUSKEY/98-93) Consideration of plans and specifications for"Watermain Improvement Project: Various Locations," engineer's estimate, including contingencies, $446,000. + RECOMMENDATION: Approve and authorize staff to advertise for bids, and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the budget. FINAL ACTION. Approved (5-0). C5. 1998 LEGISLATIVE ACTION PROGRAM (JORGENSEN/335) Consideration of legislative priorities for 1998. + RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution establishing legislative priorities for 1998. FINAL ACTION: Resolution No. 8762 adopted as amended(5-0). APPOINTMENTS Al. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ROALMAN/WILLIAMS/123) Consideration of appointments to fill three terms expiring 3131/98, an unexpired term ending on 31331/99, and an unexpired term ending 3/31/2001 3 Council Agenda Tueso.,; February 3, 1998 s + RECOMMENDATION: Interviews will be held on Thursday, February 121. Council Subcommittee recommendations will be distributed under separate cover after that date. FINAL ACTION: Charles Stevensen appointed to a three year term expiring 3131/2001 (5-0), Maris Rawson appointed to a four year term expiring 3/31/2002 (5-0), Lance Parker appointed to an unexpired term ending 3/31/2000 (3-2, Smith, Roa/man voting no), Curtis Illingworth reappointed to rill an unexpired term ending 3/31/99 (5-0), and James Aiken reappointed to a four-year term expiring 3/31/2002. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS(not to exceed 15 minutes) Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time limit-3 minutes. PUBLIC HEARINGS If you have filled out a Speaker Slip, the Mayor will call you to the podium. Please speak into the microphone and give your name and city of residence for the record. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes; consultant and project presentations limited to 10 minutes. 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 below, or in written correspondence delivered to the City before or during the public hearing. 1. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (McCLUSKEY/557 - 60 min.) Public hearing to consider the Neighborhood Traffic Management (NTM) Program and Guidelines. + RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt resolution adopting Neighborhood Traffic Management Guidelines; and, 2) direct staff to bring back to the City Council a report on the Neighborhood Traffic Management program and any recommended modifications to the Neighborhood Traffic Management Guidelines after 18 months of implementation. FINAL ACTION: Continued to a date certain; April 7, 1998. 2. APPEAL -963 & 967 BROAD STREET (JONAS/407 -45 min.) Public hearing to consider an appeal by the applicants of the Planning Commission's decision to deny a request to amend the zoning map from R-3-1-1 to R-3-MU-H, for property located on the southwest comer of Broad and Palm Streets; Keith Godrey and Kathy Freeman Godfrey, applicants. 4 Council Agenda Tuesday, , _aruary 3, 1998 + RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution denying the appeal, referring the matter back to the Planning Commission to consider new information submitted by the applicants. FINAL ACTION: Resolution No. 8763 adopted denying the appeal(5-0). 3. APPEAL-SIDEWALK INSTALLATION - 88 BUENA VISTA (McCLUSKEY/407 15 min.) Public hearing to consider an appeal by Alan Deckel to waive sidewalk improvements at 88 Buena Vista; Ernie and Tawn Roid, owners. + RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution requiring sidewalk improvements along the Buena Vista frontage and authorizing a covenant to be recorded postponing sidewalk improvements along Santa Maria frontage until called due by the Director of Public Works. FINAL ACTION: Resolution No. 8764 adopted requiring sidewalk improvements along the Buena Vista frontage and authorizing a covenant to be recorded postponing sidewalk improvements along Santa Maria frontage until called due by the Director of Public Works (5-0). 4. PARKING FINE INCREASES (McCLUSKEY/554 -20 min.) Public hearing to consider parking fine increases and parking ordinance changes. + RECOMMENDATION: A) Introduce ordinance to print amending sections 10.40.010-10.40.030 (Stopping, Standing or Parking restricted or Prohibitive in Certain Areas), 10.44.020 (Curb Markings-Meanings-Authority to Place), 10.44.030 (Yellow Loading Zone-Time Restriction for Loading and Unloading), and creating Section 10.08.070 (Enforcement); and B) adopt resolution increasing parking fines: Prohibitive Parking from $20 to $35; Restricting Parking in Certain City Lots from $10 to $15; Timed parking Violation from $10 to $15; All Night Parking Prohibited from $8 to $20; Parking Space Markings from $8 to $20; Commercial Loading Zone Violations from $20 to $35; Meter Operational Procedures from $2 to $10; Meters from $8 to $10; and establish Backing into Parking Spaces at $15. FINAL ACTION: Ordinance No. 1331 introduced to print amending sections of the Municipal Cade and adopt Resolution No. 8765 approving parking citation fees (4-1, Settle voting no). 5 Council Agenda Tuesoay, February 3, 1998 5. MID YEAR BUDGET REVIEW (STATLER/233-60 min.) Public hearing to consider: A. Mid-year budget review for 1997-98 and mid-year funding requests. + RECOMMENDATION: Approve mid-year budget requests for operating programs and capital improvement plan projects totaling $584,000 in 1997-98 and $208,700 in 1998-99. FINAL ACTION. Approved(5-0). B. State and federal law enforcement block grants totaling $160,327 for 1997-98, equipment purchases, and a tentative spending plan for addition of a Field Services Technician. + RECOMMENDATION: 1)Adopt resolution approving an expenditure of$63,612 of the Federal 1997 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds for purchase of equipment as recommended by the Chief of Police and approving the required 1/9"' city matching funds of$7,068 from the General Fund; 2) adopt resolution approving an expenditure of $96,715 from the 1997 State budget grant for the purchase of equipment as recom - mended by the Police Chief; and, 3) approve in concept the tentative spending plan for addition of Field Services Technician and the purchase of equipment in the 1998-99 budget year as funds become available from the proposed 1998-99 State budget. FINAL ACTION. Resolution No. 8766 adopted(5-0) and Resolution No. 8767 adopted (5-0). 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). There were no communications. BUSINESS ITEMS 6. GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT (JONAS/462) 6 Council Agenda Tuesday, , ..oruary 3, 1998 Consideration of the Annual Report on the General Plan. ♦ RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Give direction to staff to bring back certain programs for reconsideration, and to implement other programs as resources are available. FINAL ACTION. Received and filed(5-0). A. ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION, TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1998 @ 12PM FOR APPOINTED OFFICIALS EVALUATION.