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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/04/2002, AGENDA council acEnaa CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, June 4, 2002 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 John Ewan, Christine Mulholland, Ken Schwartz, Vice Mayor Jan Howell Marx, Mayor Allen K. Settle All Council Members were present STUDY SESSION 1. IMPLEMENTATION OF GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT POLICIES REGARDING DOWNTOWN HOUSING CONSERVATION (ER AND GPI 197- 00 . (MANDEVILLE / HOOK—45 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Postpone implementation of the "no net loss" housing program for consideration as part of the Housing Element update during 2002-2003. ACTION: Approved the staff recommendation to postpone implementation of the "no net loss"housing program, with the exception of the issue of conversions of less than four units. Staff directed to bring back an ordinance for consideration that would address that loophole in the current ordinance. Accepted the amendments to the Housing Element Update Work Scope (specifically Sections 11 E.1c, E.2d and 111 B.7). Directed staff to include the "no net loss"program as an outcome of the Housing Element Update and endorsed the formation of an ad hoc committee of stakeholders as part of the policy and program development phase. (3:2). Council Agenda Tu,�ay, June 4, 2002 2. MISSION PLAZA DOGLEG UPDATE. (MCCLUSKEY / P. MANDEVILLE —60 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Receive report on the Mission Plaza Dogleg project and direct staff to proceed with the development of plans for environmental review, Cultural Heritage Committee review, Architectural Review Commission review, and City Council review of the "Preferred Option" concept plan for the use of the Broad Street Dogleg (street segment between Palm and Monterey Streets) as a public plaza area. ACTION: Continued to June 11, 2002 at 5.00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 Existing Litigation, Mardi Gras of San Luis Obispo v. City of San Luis Obispo Closed session held. 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: Council Members Christine Mulholland, Ken Schwartz, Vice Mayor Jan Howell Marx, Mayor Allen K. Settle Council Member John Ewan, absent (arrived approximately 9:15 p.m.) PRESENTATION RECOGNITION OF THE PAST OWNERS OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO GARBAGE COMPANY. (SETTLE —3 MINUTES) Mayor Settle presented proclamations to A/Rizzoli, Bill Cataneo, and Tom Martin (accepting on behalf of Brad Caligari), San Luis Obispo Garbage owners, recognizing the outstanding service they have provided to the community. Mila Movich-LaBarre. Community Service Facilitator, presented Community Service Acknowledgement certificates from the City Council to 30 San Luis Obispo 2 Council Agenda Tue4day, June 4, 2002 High School students commending their volunteer service to the City of San Luis Obispo. National Management Association President Baasch presented the Silver Knight Award to Police Chief Jim Gardiner. 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. Carol Nulton inquired about the status of a lawsuit filed by the owners of the Laguna Lake Mobile Home Estates relevant to the City's Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Orcutt Area propery owners Nick Muick, Jeanne Anderson and Paul Garay voiced opposition to being included in the Orcutt Area Specific Plan. 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 TUESDAY MAY 14. 2002. (PRICE/KOPECKY) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented. ACTION. Approved(4:0) C2. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1416 TO IMPLEMENT ONE-YEAR FINAL COMPENSATION WHEN CALCULATING RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR POLICE SAFETY EMPLOYEES. (SLATE / JENNY) RECOMMENDATION: Grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1416. ACTION. Ordinance No. 1416 adopted(4:0) C3. COUNCIL COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCESS FOR 2002. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Waive the 2002 Review Process for Council Compensation. ACTION: Approved(4:0) 3 Council Agenda Tuetsday, June 4, 2002 C4. APPROVAL OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) — CITY SPECIFICATION NO. 90225. (MOSS / GILMORE) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Request for Proposals for the Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project, authorize staff to solicit proposals, and authorize contract award by the City Administrative Officer if the contract amount negotiated with the selected consultant is less than the available budget of$125,000. ACTION. Approved(4:0) C5. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE MURRAY ADOBE SEISMIC RETROFIT— CITY SPECIFICATION NO. 99831. (MCCLUSKEY/ MCGUIRE) RECOMMENDATION: 1) As recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee, approve plans and specifications for the "Murray Adobe Seismic Retrofit," Specification No. 99831. 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$67,000. 3) Approve transfer of$15,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund, Completed Projects Account to the project account. ACTION. Approved(4:0) C6. 2002 STREET SLURRY SEAL-- CITY SPECIFICATION NO. 90324. (MCCLUSKEY/VANBEVEREN) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for 2002 Street Slurry Seal Project, Specification No. 90324. 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$215,000. ACTION: Approved(4:0) C7. DRIVEWAY IMPROVEMENTS FOR FIRE STATION NO. THREE. (NEUMANN / DILTS) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Authorize the Mayor to sign a Letter of Understanding with the Augusta Street Partners (ASP) that outlines improvements to be made at Fire Station No. Three. 2) Allocate $15,400 from the Capital Reserve account to fund Fire Station No. Three driveway improvements. ACTION. Approved(4:0) 4 Council Agenda Tuesday, June 4, 2002. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION REDUCING WATER IMPACT FEES. (STATLER— 10 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution reducing the planned increase in City-wide water impact fees by $3,191 per equivalent dwelling unit effective July 1, 2002. ACTION. Resolution No. 9318 adopted(4:0) 4. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 2.48 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND BYLAWS OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ARC) REGARDING FORMAT AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS. (MAN DEVILLE / DUNSIVIORE—30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) As recommended by the Architectural Review Commission: 1) Adopt an ordinance to amend Chapter 2.48 of the Municipal Code as it pertains to the Architectural Review Commission Bylaws, duties and functions. 2) Adopt a resolution approving a revised set of Bylaws for the ARC. ACTION: 1) Ordinance No. 1417 introduced. 2) Resolution No. 9319 adopted. (4:0) 5. APPROVAL OF A MINOR SUBDIVISION WITH EXCEPTIONS AT 497 ISLAY STREET: RORY MUNIZ, APPLICANT (MS 34-02). (MANDEVILLE /AZEVEDO — 30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the tentative parcel map with exceptions to the subdivision and zoning regulations, based on findings and subject to conditions. ACTION: Resolution No. 9320 adopted(4:0) 5 i Council Agenda - Tucsday, June 4, 2002 BUSINESS ITEMS 6. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOARD. (STATLER / ASPRION — 5 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the minutes of the meeting held October 16, 2001. 2) Elect officers for the Capital Improvement Board (President and Vice President). ACTION. 1) Approved. 2) Elected Settle, President and Marx, Vice President (4:0) 7. DESIGNATION OF THE CITY AS THE TENANT OF THE PALM-MORRO PARKING/OFFICE STRUCTURE. (HAMPIAN / STANWYCK— 60 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Confirm Palm-Morro Parking/Office Structure consistency with City policies and goals. 2) Approve occupation of office space in the Palm-Morro Parking/Office Structure by the City Departments upon purchase of the Structure by the City. 3) Approve modest remodel to City Hall upon relocation of Community Development Department to office space in the Palm-Morro Parking/Office Structure. ACTION. 1) Staff eliminated the recommendation; no action taken. 2) Approved. 3) Approved. (3:1 Mulholland) 8. PARKING FUND REVIEW 2002-2003. (MCCLUSKEY / ELLIOTT— 30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Review and discuss the worksheet "changes in Working Capital — Parking Fund." 2) Approve a Capital Improvement Project request for Palm- Morro Parking/Office Building ($8,481,400 cost for Parking Fund in 2002-2003). 3) Adopt a resolution that adjusts two parking fines to be consistent with the county-wide bail schedule. 4) Direct staff to: a.) Analyze the desirability and effects of maintaining the linkage between garage fees and meter rates. b.) Meet with the stakeholders who would be affected by possible garage fee increases. c.) Return to the Council in Fall 2002 with recommendations for possible garage fee increases that would take effect at the same time as scheduled meter rate increases. ACTION: 1) Worksheet reviewed. 2) Approved. 3) Resolution No. 9321. 4) Approved. (3:1 Mulholland) 6 Council Agenda Tuesday, June 4, 2002 COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS (not to exceed 15 minutes) Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time limit-3 minutes. CMC Citizens Advisory Committee- Council Member Mulholland reported on the May 23rd meeting. Cultural Heritage Committee- Council Member Mulholland reported on the May 281i meeting. Dalidio Property Subcommittee- Vice Mayor Marx and Council Member Ewan provided a status update. 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). Vice Mayor Marx reported on the Chamber of Commerce Legislative Action Committee meeting. Council Member Schwartz reported on the status of an ad hoc committee formed by Caltrans to review and provide input on the design of the Highway One Barrier. A. ADJOURN. 7 council agcnaa CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, June 4, 2002 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 John Ewan,,Christine Mulholland, Ken Schwartz, Vice Mayor Jan Howell Manx, Mayor Allen K. Settle STUDY SESSION 1. IMPLEMENTATION OF GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT POLICIES REGARDING DOWNTOWN HOUSING CONSERVATION (ER AND GPI 101- 00). (MANDEVILLE / HOOK—45 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Postpone implementation of the "no net loss" housing program for consideration as part of the Housing Element update during 2002-2003. 2. MISSION PLAZA DOGLEG UPDATE. (MCCLUSKE,Y/ P. MANDEVILLE —60 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Receive report on the Mission Plaza Dogleg project and direct staff to proceed with the development of plans for environmental review, Cultural Heritage Committee review, Architectural Review Commission review, and City Council review of the "Preferred Option" concept plan for the use of the Broad Street Dogleg (street segment between Palm and Monterey Streets) as a public plaza area. ® City Council meetings are broadcast live on KCPR, 91.3 FM and Charter Channel 20. 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. i- ( Council Agenda Tuc6day, June 4, 2002 6:50 P.M. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 Existing Litigation, Mardi Gras of San Luis Obispo v. City of San Luis Obispo 7:00 P.M. PRESENTATION RECOGNITION OF THE PAST OWNERS OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO GARBAGE COMPANY. (SETTLE —3 MINUTES) 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 issuesnot 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.549542). 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. 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 TUESDAY MAY 14, 2002. (PRICE/KOPECKY) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented. 3 Council Agenda Tuesday, June 4, 2002 C2. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 141.6 TO IMPLEMENT ONE-YEAR FINAL COMPENSATION WHEN CALCULATING RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR POLICE SAFETY EMPLOYEES. (SLATE/JENNY) RECOMMENDATION: Grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1416. C3. COUNCIL COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCESS FOR 2002. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Waive the 2002 Review Process for Council Compensation. C4. APPROVAL OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) —CITY SPECIFICATION NO. 90225. (MOSS / GILMORE) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Request for Proposals for the Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project, authorize staff to solicit proposals, and authorize contract award by the City Administrative Officer if the contract amount negotiated with the selected consultant is less than the available budget of $125,000. C5. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE MURRAY ADOBE. SEISMIC RETROFIT— CITY SPECIFICATION NO. 99831. (MCCLUSKEY/ MCGUIRE) RECOMMENDATION: 1) As recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee, approve plans and specifications for the "Murray Adobe Seismic Retrofit," Specification No. 99831. 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 $67,000. 3) Approve transfer of $15,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund, Completed Projects Account to the project account. C6. 2002 STREET SLURRY SEAL— CITY SPECIFICATION NO. 90324. (MCCLUSKEY/ VANBEVEREN) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for 2002 Street Slurry Seal Project, Specification No. 90324. 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 $215,000. C7. DRIVEWAY IMPROVEMENTS FOR FIRE STATION NO. THREE. (NEUMANN / DILTS) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Authorize the Mayor to sign a Letter of Understanding with the Augusta Street Partners (ASP) that outlines improvements to be made at Fire Station No. Three. 2) Allocate $15,400 from the Capital Reserve account to fund Fire Station No. Three driveway improvements. 4 Council Agenda Tutciday, June 4, 2002 PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION REDUCING WATER IMPACT FEES. (STATLER — 10 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution reducing the planned increase in City-wide water impact fees by $3,191 per equivalent dwelling unit effective July 1, 2002. 4. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 2.48 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND BYLAWS OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ARC) REGARDING.FORMAT AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS. (MANDEVILLE/ DUNSMORE— 30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) As recommended by the Architectural Review Commission: 1) Adopt an ordinance to amend Chapter 2.48 of the Municipal Code as it pertains to the Architectural Review Commission Bylaws, duties and functions. 2) Adopt a resolution approving a revised set of Bylaws for the ARC. 5. APPROVAL OF A MINOR SUBDIVISION WITH EXCEPTIONS AT 497 ISLAY STREET; RORY MUNIZ, APPLICANT (MS 34-02). (MANDEVILLE/AZEVEDO —30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the tentative parcel map with exceptions to the subdivision and zoning regulations, based on findings and subject to conditions. BUSINESS ITEMS 6. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOARD. (STATLER/ ASPRION — 5 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the minutes of the meeting held_ October 16, 2001. 2) Elect officers for the Capital Improvement Board (President and Vice President). 7. DESIGNATION OF THE CITY AS THE TENANT OF THE PALM-MORRO PARKING/OFFICE STRUCTURE. (HAMPIAN /STANWYCK— 60 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Confirm Palm-Morro Parking/Office Structure consistency with City policies and goals. 2) Approve occupation of office space in the Palm-Morro Parking/Office Structure by the City Departments upon purchase of the Structure by the City. 3) Approve modest remodel to City Hall upon relocation of Community Development Department to office space in the Palm-Morro Parking/Office Structure. 5 f Council Agenda Tu�aday, June 4, 2002 8. PARKING FUND REVIEW 2002-2003. (MCCLUSKEY/ ELLIOTT—30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Review and discuss the worksheet "changes in Working Capital — Parking Fund." 2) Approve a Capital Improvement Project request for Palm- Morro Parking/Office Building ($8,481,400 cost for Parking Fund in 2002-2003). Adopt a resolution that adjusts two parking fines to be consistent with the county-wide bail schedule. 4) Direct staff to: a.) Analyze the desirability and effects of maintaining the linkage between garage fees and meter rates. b.) Meet with the stakeholders who would be affected by possible garage fee increases. c.) Return to the Council in Fall 2002 with recommendations for possible garage fee increases that would take effect at the same time as scheduled meter rate increases. 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. 549542). A. ADJOURN. 6 � 1 I ADVISORY BODIES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ARC) The ARC generally meets the first and third Monday.of each month. The meetings are held in City Hall in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm St. and begin at 5:00 p.m. Call 781-7170 to confirm times and dates. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BAC) The Bicycle Advisory Committee meets quarterly in March, June, September, and December. Call 781-7178 to confirm exact dates and times. CITY COUNCIL The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month. The meetings generally begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held at City Hall in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street. Call 781-7103 to confirm times and dates. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE(CHC) The CHC meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the Month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm St. Call 781-7170 to confirm dates and times. DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Downtown Association Board usually meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 a.m. in the Council Hearing Room located at City Hall, 990 Palm St. Call 541-0286 to confirm the date and time. HOUSING AUTHORITY The Housing Authority meets the third Thursday of the month at noon in the Housing Authority offices located at 487 Leff St. Call 543-4478 to confirm dates and times HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC) The Human Relations Commission usually meets the first Wednesday of the month at City Hall in the Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm St. beginning at 5:00 p.m. Call 781-7251 to confirm dates and times. JACK HOUSE COMMITTEE The Jack House Committee meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Parks & Recreation Department, 1341 Nipomo Street, at 7:00 p.m. Call 781-7305 to confirm the dates and times. JOINT USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE(JUC) The Joint Use Committee meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at noon at the Recreation Department located at 1344 Nipomo Street. Call 781-7300 to confirm dates and times. MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE(MTC) The Mass Transportation Committee meetings are held on call, generally on a quarterly basis. Call 781-7121 to confirm exact dates and times. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (P&R) The Parks and Recreation Commission typically meets the first Wednesday of the month in the City/County Library located at 995 Palm St. and begin at 7:00 p.m. Call 781-7300 to confirm dates and times. PLANNING COMMISSION (PC) The Planning Commission meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 990 Palm Street. Call 781-7170 to confirm dates and times. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE(PCC) The Promotional Coordinating Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm St. Call 781-7123 to confirm the times and places. TREE COMMITTEE. Tree Committee meets at 5:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at the City's Corporation Yard located at 25 Prado Road. Call 781-7220 to confirm dates and times. GAB MEETING LIST