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Home My WebLink About06/05/2001, AGENDA council agenda CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, June 5, 2001 Action Update 4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber 990 Palm Street CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Allen K. Settle PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Council Members Jan Howell Marx, Christine Mulholland, Ken Schwartz, Vice Mayor John Ewan, Mayor Allen K. Settle All Council Members were present INTRODUCTIONS NEW CITY EMPLOYEES: Sherry Bazzell and Leslie Parsons, Administrative Assistants Tyler Corey, Planning Technician Continued to June 19, 2001. Bev Stephen, Information Systems Technician Information Systems Manager Maa introduced Bev Stephen, Information Systems Technician. 1 Council Agenda Actions .late TL ,lay, June 5, 2001 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA(not to exceed 15 minutes total) The Council welcomes your input. You may address the Council by completing a speaker slip and giving it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. At this time,you may address the Council on items that are not on the agenda or items on the Consent Agenda. Time limit is three minutes. State law does not allow the Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda,except that members of the Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights(Gov.Code Sec.54954.2). Staff may be asked to follow up on such items. Staff reports and other written documentation relating to each item referred to on this agenda are on file in the City Clerk's Office in Room 1 of City Hall. Sam Aborne, Cal Poly Student Body President and Angie.Hacker, Cal Poly Student Body President Elect, asked Council to reconsider their decision on Item # C4. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda is approved on one motion. Council Members may pull consent items to be considered after Business items. C1. MINUTES OF MAY 15, MAY 22, AND MAY 24, 2001. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading of the minutes and approve as submitted. ACTION: Approved(5:0). C2. CANCELLATION OF THE AUGUST 7. 2001 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Cancel the meeting of August 7, 2001. ACTION: Approved(5:0). C3. USE OF PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE (PCC) ENHANCED PROMOTIONAL FUNDS. (GEORGE/STANWYCK) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC) recommendation to allocate $2,000 of Enhanced Promotional Funds for the marketing and promotion of the City-wide Art After Dark event, held on the first Friday of each month. 2) Approve the PCC recommendation to allocate $1,600 of Enhanced Promotional Funds to the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce for the production of a new compact disc containing photographs of San Luis Obispo and sent to travel writers, editors and freelance writers. 3)Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Art After Dark and Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. ACTION. Approved(5:0). 2 Council Agenda Action Update Tuotday, June 5, 2001 C4. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1387 ADDING CHAPTER 9.05 TO THE SAN LUIS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE HOSTING OF A GATHERING WHERE UNDERAGE PERSONS CONSUME ALCOHOL. (GARDINERBISHOP) RECOMMENDATION: Grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1387. ACTION. Ordinance.No. 1387 adopted(4:1, Mulholland). C5. ZONE 9 AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF STREAMBED CLEARING AND EXOTICS CONTROL/RE-VEGETATION PROGRAM. (MCCLUSKEY/PETERSON) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving an agreement with the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 9, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. ACTION. Resolution No. 9187 adopted(5:0). C6. CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 11 RAILROAD RECREATIONAL TRAIL (RRT) SPECIFICATION NO. 99614. (MCCLUSKEY/SANVILLE) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for construction of Phase 11 of the RRT. 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids. 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of$310,000. ACTION: Approved(5:0). C7. RESTRICTING CURB PARKING ON BROAD STREET. (MCCLUSKEYBOCHUM) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution to restrict curb parking along both sides of Broad Street from Capitolio Way to Airport Road. ACTION. Resolution No. 9188 adopted(5:0). C8. SPECIAL DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP TO THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY. (MOSS/MUNDS) RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Mayor to execute the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority Memorandum of Agreement regarding Special District membership to the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority. 3 Council Agenda Action Jate Tu,- -,ay, June 5, 2001 ACTION: Approved(5:0). C9. CONTRACTS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES, SPECIFICATION NO. 90040. (MCCLUSKEY/ELLIOTT) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Award a landscape maintenance services contract to Camacho and Tennis Landscape Corporation effective July 1, 2001 (annual cost: $53,100). 2) Award a landscape maintenance services contract to Sloscape Landscape Management effective July 1, 2001 (annual cost: $31,000). 3) Authorize the Mayor to execute the contracts. ACTION: Approved(5:0). C10. EXECUTION OF A MASTER AGREEMENT AND PROGRAM.SUPPLEMENTS FOR STATE-FUNDED TRANSIT PROJECTS. MCCLUSKEY/O'DELL) RECOMMENDATION: 1)Adopt a resolution authorizing a master agreement and program supplements for state-funded transit projects. 2) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute this agreement and any amendments. 3)Authorize the Public Works Director to execute all Program Supplements for state-funded transit projects and any amendments required by the California Department of Transportation. ACTION. 1) Resolution No. 9190 adopted(5.0). 2) Approved. 3) Approved. C11. PLANNING COMMISSION AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION COMPENSATION. (STATLER) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution increasing compensation for Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission members from $25.00 to $50.00 per meeting, not to exceed $200.00 per month. ACTION. Resolution No. 9189 adopted(5:0). PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. AMENDMENT OF CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' REQUIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) CONTRACT TO PROVIDE INCREASED SURVIVOR BENEFITS AND MILITARY SERVICE CREDIT AS PUBLIC SERVICE FOR MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERS. (SLATEMENNY— 5 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1)Adopt a resolution of intention and introduce an ordinance to print approving an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of PERS and the City of San Luis Obispo to provide the fourth level of the 1959 Survivor Benefits and military service credit as public service for miscellaneous members. 2) 4 Council Agenda Action Update Tuesday, June 5, 2001 Approve an agreement between the Board of Administration of PERS and the City of San Luis Obispo to pool 1959 Survivor Benefits assets and liabilities. ACTION: 1) Resolution No. 9191 adopted and Ordinance No. 1389 introduced. 2) Approved. (5:0). BUSINESS ITEMS 2. DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN. (HOLLEY— 1 HOUR) RECOMMENDATION: Accept the San Luis Obispo Downtown Strategic Business Plan as presented and direct City staff to support the Downtown Association in the implementation, as appropriate and as funding and other resources are available; motion carried 5:0. ACTION: Accepted(5:0). T:00 P.M. Council Chamber MEETING RECONVENED 990 Palm Street PRESENTATIONS CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE TO SAN LUIS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. (MAYOR SETTLE- 10 MINUTES) Mayor Settle presented Certificates of Appreciation to San Luis Obispo Senior High students who had completed eighty or more hours of community service. NATIONAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION WEEK.PROCLAMATION. (MAYOR SETTLE —3 MINUTES) Mayor Settle declared the week of June 4, 2001 to June 8, 2001 as National Management Association (NMA) week and presented a proclamation to San Luis Obispo NMA President Hamilton. 5 Council Agenda Action-, .,date Tu. _jay, June 5, 2001 HOUSING TRUST FUND PRESENTATION. (RACHAEL RICHARDSON, GEORGE MOYLAN, MARIANNE KENNEDY- 10 MINUTES) Rachel Richardson, San Luis Obispo Supportive Housing Consortium, George. Moylan, Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo, and Marianne Kennedy, San Luis Obispo County Women's Shelter expressed the need for local funding for a housing trust to help make available affordable housing. They hope that the County and cities of San Luis Obispo will consider contributing to the fund. LOS RANCHOS SCHOOL CITY SIMULATION. (MAYOR SETTLE -3 MINUTES) Mayor Settle recognized the third grade classes of Suzy Will, Kathy Greer and Linda Pax, teachers at Los Ranchos School. The students are currently studying the History of the County of San Luis Obispo as well as San Luis Obispo City Government. In their classrooms students conducted a "City Simulation"where class members performed as various City officials. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA(not to exceed 15 minutes total) The Council welcomes your input You may address the Council by completing a speaker slip and giving it to the City Clerk prior to.the meeting. At this time,you may address the Council on items that are not on the agenda or items on the Consent Agenda. Time limit is three minutes. State law does not allow the Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda,except that members of the Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights(Gov.Code Sec.54954.2). Staff may be asked to follow up on such items. Staff reports and other written documentation relating to each item referred to on this agenda are on file in the City Clerk's Office in Room 1 of City Hall. Dave Romero. Bill Storm. Mary Beth Schroeder and Gary Fowler urged the Council to include money in the 2002-2003 Budget for construction of a parking lot at the Senior Center at Mitchell Park. Mary Beth Schroeder spoke in support of Ordinance No. 1387, Item # C4. Mary Beth Schroeder voiced opposition to Item #3. Janna Nichols. Executive Director of the United Way of San Luis Obispo County, presented a certificate of appreciation to the City of San Luis Obispo employees for their contribution of over$25,000 to United Way. She noted that 55% of City employees are currently participating in the program. The Mayor accepted on behalf of the City employees. Gary Fowler spoke in opposition to the adoption of Ordinance No. 1387, Item # C4. Sifu Kelvin Harrison reiterated complaints of harassment and discrimination. 6 1 Council Agenda Action Update Tuosday, June 5, 2001 PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. NINE-LOT SUBDMSION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) REZONING FOR A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT TO INCLUDE SEVEN NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES (PD/TR/ER 189-00) AT 1795 MCCOLLUM. (MANDEVILLE/CODRON —45 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the proposed tentative tract map and mitigated negative declaration, and introduce an ordinance rezoning the project site from R-1 to R-1-PD, based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. ACTION: Resolution No. 9192 adopted as amended(3:2, Mulholland, Schwartz). 4. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A REQUEST TO ALLOW UNAUTHORIZED BEDROOM CONVERSIONS TO REMAIN (OTHER 33-01) 1110 IRIS STREET. (MANDEVILLE/RICCI —30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution denying the appeal, based on findings and subject to a condition. ACTION: Resolution No. 9193 adopted(5:0). 5. CONTINUED REVIEW: PRELIMINARY 2001-03 FINANCIAL PLAN. (HAMPIAN/STATLER-45 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Continue review and discussion of the Preliminary 2001-03 Financial Plan. ACTION: Approved changes recommended by staff to the Preliminary 2001-2003 Financial Plan (outlined on page 5-4 of the agenda report), as revised, by adding $10,000 in Year 2001-2002 for Cuesta College Student Housing Study and by increasing the Human Relations Commission Grants-In-Aid by$10,000 in Years 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 (5:0). ACTION: 1) Approved increasing the Jack House budget by$5,000 in Years 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 for brochures. 2) Directed staff to bring together representatives of the Promotional Coordinating Committee and Jack House Committee for the purpose of better coordination of Jack House promotion with the City's overall tourism promotion program. (5:0) ACTION: By mutual agreement, Council revised the Capital Improvement Project narratives for the "Prado Road Bridge and Roadway Widening"and the "Los Osos Valley Road Interchange Improvements"projects. 7 Council Agenda Action ;date Tu. Jay, June 5, 2001 ACTION. Approved the City Administrative Officer's recommendation to add $17,300 to the 2001-2002 Capital Improvement Project Reserves(5:0). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS(not to exceed 15 minutes) Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time limit=3 minutes. Council Member Mulholland reported on the May 16, 2001 meeting of the Economic Opportunity Commission. Council Member Mulholland attended Student Community Liaison Committee meeting on May 7, 2001 where the committee received a report on student community services. Council Member Mulholland updated Council on the latest California Men's Colony Citizen Advisory Committee meeting and described their tour of facility. Council Member Mulholland gave an account of the May 29, 2001 Area Agency on Aging awards. 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). Council Member Marx suggested that the Council direct staff to write a letter for the Mayor's signature to Pack Gas and Electric officials asking that they refrain from excessive pruning and unnecessary removal of Oak trees from under power lines in San Luis Obispo. Council concurred. Council Member Ewan expressed a desire to work in his professional capacity with the Utilities Director on the Energy Policy Report. Council was supportive. Council Member Mulholland shared current information on student populations in California college towns. Cal Poly students in San Luis Obispo represent 39% of the population. She suggested that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a letter from the Council to the California State University System regarding the need for added student housing on campus. Council so authorized. A. ADJOURNED. 8 council agcnaa CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, June 5, 2001 4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber 990 Palm Street CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Allen K. Settle PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Council Members Jan Howell Marx, Christine Mulholland, Ken Schwartz, Vice Mayor John Ewan, Mayor Allen K. Settle INTRODUCTIONS NEW CITY EMPLOYEES: Sherry Bazzell and Leslie Parsons, Administrative Assistants Tyler Corey, Planning Technician Bev Stephen, Information Systems Technician ® 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 Tuestiay, June 5, 2001 CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda is approved on one motion. Council Members may pull consent items to be considered after Business items. C1. MINUTES OF MAY 15, MAY 22. AND MAY 24, 2001. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading of the minutes and approve as submitted. C2. CANCELLATION OF THE AUGUST 7. 2001 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Cancel the meeting of August 7, 2001. C3. USE OF PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE(PCC) ENHANCED PROMOTIONAL FUNDS. (GEORGE/STANWYCK) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC) recommendation to allocate $2,000 of Enhanced Promotional Funds for the marketing and promotion of the City-wide Art-After Dark event, held on the first Friday of each month. 2) Approve the PCC recommendation to allocate $1,600 of Enhanced Promotional Funds to the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce for the production of a new compact disc containing photographs of San Luis Obispo and sent to travel writers, editors and freelance writers. 3) Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Art After Dark and Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. C4. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1387 ADDING CHAPTER 9.05 TO THE SAN LUIS MUNICIPAL.CODE REGARDING THE HOSTING OF A GATHERING WHERE UNDERAGE PERSONS CONSUME ALCOHOL. (GARDINER/BISHOP) RECOMMENDATION: Grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1387. C5. ZONE.9 AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF STREAMBED CLEARING AND EXOTICS CONTROL/RE-VEGETATION PROGRAM. (MCCLUSKEWPETERSON) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving an agreement with the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 9, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. 3 I Council Agenda Tuez day, June 5, 2001 C6. CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE II RAILROAD RECREATIONAL TRAIL (RRT) SPECIFICATION NO. 99614. (MCCLUSKEY/SANVILLE) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for construction of Phase II of the RRT. 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids. 3) Authorize the City Administrative. Officer to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of $310,000. C7. RESTRICTING CURB PARKING ON BROAD STREET. (MCCLUSKEY/BOCHUM) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution to restrict curb parking along both sides of Broad Street from Capitolio Way to Airport Road. C8. SPECIAL DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP TO THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY. (MOSS/MUNDS) RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Mayor to execute the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority Memorandum of Agreement regarding Special District membership to the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority. C9. CONTRACTS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES, SPECIFICATION NO. 90040. (MCCLUSKEY/ELLIOTT) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Award a landscape maintenance services contract to Camacho and Tennis Landscape Corporation effective July 1, 2001 (annual cost: $53,100). 2) Award a landscape maintenance services contract to Sloscape Landscape Management effective July 1, 2001 (annual cost: $31,000). 3) Authorize the Mayor to execute the contracts. C10. EXECUTION OF A MASTER AGREEMENT AND PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS FOR STATE-FUNDED TRANSIT PROJECTS. MCCLUSKEY/O'DELL) RECOMMENDATION`. 1) Adopt a resolution authorizing a master agreement and program supplements for.state-funded transit projects. 2) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute this agreement and any amendments. 3) Authorize the Public Works Director to execute all Program Supplements for state-funded transit projects and any amendments required by the California Department of Transportation. C11.. PLANNING COMMISSION AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION COMPENSATION. (STATLER) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution increasing compensation for Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission members from $25.00 to $50.00 per meeting, not to exceed $200.00 per month. 4 I " i Council Agenda Tuesday, June 5, 2001 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. AMENDMENT OF CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' REQUIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) CONTRACT TO PROVIDE INCREASED SURVIVOR BENEFITS AND MILITARY SERVICE CREDIT AS PUBLIC SERVICE FOR MISCELLANEOUS-MEMBERS. (SLATE/JENNY- 5 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt a resolution of intention and introduce an ordinance to print approving an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of PERS and the City of San Luis Obispo to provide the fourth level of the 1959 Survivor.Benefits and military service credit as public service for miscellaneous members. 2) Approve an agreement between the Board of Administration of PERS and the.City of San Luis Obispo to pool 1959 Survivor Benefits assets and liabilities. BUSINESS ITEMS 2. DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN. (HOLLEY— 1 HOUR) RECOMMENDATION: Accept-the San Luis Obispo Downtown Strategic Business Plan as presented and direct City staff in its implementation, as appropriate and as funding and other resources are available. 7:00 P.M. Council Chamber MEETING RECONVENES 990 Palm Street PRESENTATIONS CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE TO SAN LUIS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. (MAYOR SETTLE — 10 MINUTES) NATIONAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION WEEK PROCLAMATION. (MAYOR SETTLE-3 MINUTES) HOUSING TRUST FUND PRESENTATION. (LILLIAN JUD AND RACHAEL RICHARDSON — 10 MINUTES) 5 Council Agenda Tuesday, June 5, 2001 PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. NINE-LOT SUBDIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT(PD) REZONING FOR A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT TO INCLUDE.SEVEN NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES (PD/TR/ER 189-00) AT 1795 MCCOLLUM. (MANDEVILLE/CODRON -45MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the proposed tentative tract map and mitigated negative declaration, and introduce an ordinance rezoning the project site from R-1 to R-1-PD, based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. 4. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A REQUEST TO ALLOW UNAUTHORIZED BEDROOM CONVERSIONS TO REMAIN (OTHER 33-01) 11101RIS STREET. (MANDEVILLE/RICCI —30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution denying the appeal, based on findings and subject to a condition. 5. CONTINUED REVIEW:_PRELIMINARY 2001-03 FINANCIAL PLAN. (HAMPIAN/STATLER—45 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Continue review and discussion of the Preliminary 2001-03 Financial Plan. 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). A. ADJOURN. 6