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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
Tuesday, July 16, 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.
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 maybe 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,.
Mary Beth Schroeder spoke against the following two items scheduled for the July
19, 2002 Administrative Hearings: Item No. 1 (1631 Woodland Drive-a request:to
allow phone sales for promotional products). Item No. 4(520 Grand Avenue-a
quest to allow a high occupancy residential use for eight occupants). Additionally
she spoke in opposition to Item No. C5 on the.Consent Agenda.
Situ Kelvin Harrison reiterated claims of harassment and discrimination.
Tom Cantrell urged Council not to fragment the the Airport Area and Margarita
annexations. He also spoke in support of desalinization.
Council Agenda ActionLpdate Tuto.iay, July 16, 2002
Dave Romero urged Council install a traffic signal at the at the mid-block cross
walk on Marsh Street.
Andrew Carter challenged Council candidates to prove their support for more
housing within City Limits. He suggested. 1) Closing inclusionary housing
loopholes. 2) Developing incentives for second-story apartments above
commercial properties. 3) Accelerating phasing of housing projects. 4) Taking a
forma/stand with the County Board of Supervisors on the prospect of new cities
within the County of San Luis Obispo. 5) Becoming aggressive with Cal Poly to
develop more on-campus student housing.
Gary Fowler expressed concern regarding construction at Mill and Broad Streets
and encouraged Council to direct staff to make certain that it will not pose a
problem to the City's sewerAvater lines. City Attorney Jorgensen reported the City
reserved the necessary sewer and waterline easements when the street was
abandoned. Mr. Fowler also observed that the new street signs are so popular
they are frequently stolen.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. APPROVE 2002-2003 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC) GRANTS-
IN-AID (GIA) FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE HRC
TO ENDORSE AND/OR SPONSOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES. (SLATE /SYLVAIN
—30 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) As recommended by the Human Relations Commission
adopt a resolution approving Grants-In-Aid funding for 2002-03 and authorizing the
City Administrative Officer to execute agreements with each grants-In-Aid recipient for
2002-03. 2) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to approve HRC sponsorship or
endorsement requests that fall within the HRC purview.
ACTION. 1) Resolution No. 9342(2002 Series)adopted. 2) Approved. (5:0)
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STUDY SESSION
2. REVIEW OF THE DRAFT "CONSERVATION GUIDELINES FOR OPEN SPACE
LANDS OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO." (GEORGE/ HAVLIK/ CLARKE
—90 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: Consider the draft "Conservation Guidelines for Open Space
Lands of the City of San Luis Obispo" and provide staff direction toward its content, as
appropriate.
Report received. Staff directed to proceed.
CLOSED SESSION=6:30 P.M.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— Existing Litigation
San Luis Obispo Police Officers' Association, etal v. City of San Luis Obispo,
eta-1.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9
ACTION. Council authorized settlement terms.
7:00 P.M.
PRESENTATION'
Mayor Settle presented an Employee Suggestion Award to Bob Bission, Fire
Engineer.
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, JUNE 26, 2002 AND TUESDAY, JULY 2.2002.
(PRICE / KOPECKY)
RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as submitted.
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ACTION. Approved. (5:0)
C2. APPROVE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES. SPECIFICATION NO. 90358. (MCCLUSKEY/ FRASER)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the Request for Qualifications for Environmental
Services. 2) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute an agreement with the
top-selected consultants. 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute the
purchase orders up to $50,000 for individual environmental service contracts where
funding is available in the project account for those services.
ACTION. Approved. (5:0)
C3. APPROVE DESIGN SERVICES FOR BUS MAINTENANCE FACILITY
IMPROVEMENT:. BUS WASHER: SPECIFICATION NO. 99601A.
(MCCLUSKEY/ FRASER)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Award an agreement to Ravatt Albrecht & Associates, Inc. in
the amount of $29,875 for"Design Services: Bus Maintenance Facility
Improvement/Bus Washer; Specification No. 99601 A." 2) Authorize the Mayor to
execute the contract documents.
ACTION. Approved. (5:0)
C4. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 14.17 AMENDING CHAPTER 2.48 OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE-RELATED TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
COMMISSION (ARC) BYLAWS, DUTIES AND. FUNCTIONS. (MANDEVILLE/
DUNSMORE)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 1417 (2002 Series).
ACTION. Ordinance No. 1417(2002.Series) adopted. (5:0)
C5. .FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY'S ZONING
MAP FROM C-C-H-PD TO C-C-H FOR COURT STREET PARKING LOT SITE
(R51-02). (MANDEVILLE/ RICCI)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 1420 (2002 Series) approving a Negative
Declaration of environmental impact, and amending the City's zoning map designation
from Central-Commercial with the Historical Preservation and Planned Development
overlay zones (C-C-H-PD) to Central-Commercial with the Historical Preservation
overlay zone (C-C-H) for the Court Street parking lot site (999 Monterey Street), based
on findings.
ACTION: Ordinance No. 1420(2002 Series)adopted. (5:0)
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C6. APPROVE STREET RECONSTRUCTIOWRESURFACING —SUMMER 2002.
SPECIFICATION NO. 90321. (MCCLUSKEY/`VAN BEVEREN)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for "Street
Reconstruction/Resurfacing— Summer 2002." 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 $1,700,000.
ACTION. Approved. (5:0)
C7. APPROVE MURRAY ADOBE SEISMIC RETROFIT, SPECIFICATION NO.
99831. (MCCLUSKEY/ MCGUIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the award and execute a contract with Maino
Construction Company, Inc. for the "Murray Adobe Seismic Retrofit," Specification No.
99831. 2) Authorize use of unused construction management funds for construction
contingencies.
ACTION. Approved. (5:0)
C8. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AMTRAK INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL
SERVICE. (JORGENSEN)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution.
ACTION. Resolution No. 9343 (2002 Series)adopted. (5:0)
C9. APPROVE AN APPLICATION FOR "ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: CONTEXT-
SENSITIVE PLANNING FOR COMMUNITIES" GRANT FOR THE BROAD
STREET/HIGHWAY 227 CORRIDOR ENHANCEMENT PLAN FOR THE AREA
ALONG BROAD STREET BETWEEN ORCUTT ROAD AND HIGH STREET.
(MANDEVILLE/ DRAZE)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Community Development
Director to submit a grant application to the State Division of Transportation for an
Environmental Justice grant in the amount of $200,000 to fund an Area Plan Study. 2)
Approve funding of the required City match in an amount not to exceed $30,000, to
provide professional services related to required California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) studies. 3) Approve in-kind expenses from the Community Development
Department not to exceed $11,500 (5% of the total project costs).
ACTION. 1) Resolution No. 9344 (2002_ Series)adopted. 2) Approved. 3)
Approved. (5.0)
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C10. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN
LUIS OBISPO CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX REVENUES FROM THE IRISH
HILLS OPEN SPACE ANNEXATION (LAFCO APPLICATION NO. 68, CITY
APPLICATION NO. 42-02). (MANDEVILLE/ MATTESON / HAVLIK)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution accepting the negotiated exchange of
property-tax revenues and annual property-tax increments for the Irish Hills Open
Space Annexation.
ACTION. Resolution No. 9345(2002 Series) adopted. (5:0)
C11. APPROVE UPPER SAN LUIS OBISPO CREEK DAM REMOVAL:
SPECIFICATION N0. 90296. AND APPROVAL OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. (GEORGE / HAVLIK)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for the project known as
"Upper San Luis Obispo Creek Dam Removal." 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 project budget of $275,500. 4) Approve a mitigated
negative declaration of environmental impact for the project.
ACTION. 1) Approved, as revised. 2)Approved. 3) Approved. 4) Approved.
(5:0)
C12. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR ACTIVITIES OF THE NORTHERN AND
COASTAL CALIFORNIA WATER BOND INITIATIVE COALITION, TO SECURE
FUNDING FROM THE WATER SECURITY, CLEAN DRINKING WATER
COASTAL AND BEACH PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 TO BENEFIT THE CITY
OF SAN LUIS OBISPO. (GEORGE/HAVLIK)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to: 1) Work with agency
partners in the so-called Northern and Coastal California Water Bond Initiative
Coalition. 2) Support legislation to allocate funding from future water bond initiatives
for local and coalition-sponsored projects. 3) Seek inclusion of City projects among
those compiled by the Coalition for funding.
ACTION. Resolution No. 9346(2002 Series) adopted. (5.0)
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C13. COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
REGARDING CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN COUNTY FEDERAL GRANT
PROGRAM FOR PROGRAM YEARS 2003 THROUGH 2006. (MANDEVILLE/ HOOK)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving the Cooperation Agreement and
authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
ACTION. Resolution No. 9347(2002 Series) adopted. (5:0)
APPOINTMENT
Al. APPOINTMENT TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION. (MARX/
SCHWARTZ— 2 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Council Liaison Subcommittee,
appoint David N. Smith to complete an unexpired four-year term on the Architectural
Review Commission beginning immediately and expiring on March 31, 2006.
ACTION. Approved. (5:0)
BUSINESS ITEMS CONTINUED
3. PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF AN APPLICATION TO AMEND THE GENERAL
PLAN THAT WOULD ALLOW MULTIPLE PLANS FOR THE ORCUTT AREA
(GPA 68-02). AND A REQUEST TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM
THE CURRENT SPECIFIC PLANNING EFFORT. (MANDEVILLE/ MATTESON
— 1 HOUR)
RECOMMENDATION: Encourage the applicants to withdraw their request and to work
with staff on preparing a specific plan that responds to their concerns, rather than
pursuing exclusion from the current effort.
ACTION; See Action for Item No. 4.
4. APPROVE PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND AUTHORIZATION TO PREPARE
AN ENVIRONMENTAL_IMPACT REPORT FOR THE ORCUTT AREA SPECIFIC
PLAN (ER 209-98). (MANDEVILLE/ MATTESON —30 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: Endorse the recommended project description, including no
reimbursement among area owners for open-space dedication, and direct staff to
proceed with the environmental review process, subject to financial participation by the
project proponents.
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ACTION: 1) Affirmed the desirability of planning the area bounded by Orcutt
Road, Tank Farm Road and the Union Pacific railroad tracks in a comprehensive
way. 2) Continued both business Items 3 and 4 to September 17, 2002, or later,
with direction to revise the Environmental Impact Report(EIR) work scope and
project description to generally follow the consensus of property owners, within
City standards and to include minor unresolved issues as alternatives in the EIR.
(5:0)
5. COURT STREET ABANDONMENTS: (MANDEVILLE / RICCI —30 MINUTES)
A. INITIATION OF A PROCESS TO CONSIDER ABANDONMENT OF THE
COURT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY (ABAN 192-01, 999 MONTEREY
STREET)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, adopt a
Resolution of Intention to consider abandonment and seta public hearing for August
20, 2002.
ACTION: Resolution No. 9348(2002 Serles) adopted. (4:1, Mulholland)
B. INITIATION OF A PROCESS TO CONSIDER ABANDONMENT OF A
PORTION OF THE MORRO STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN PALM
AND MONTEREY STREETS (ABAN 193-01, 919 PALM STREET).
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, adopt a
Resolution of Intention to consider abandonment and set a public hearing for August
20, 2002.
ACTION: Resolution No. 9349(2002 Series)adopted. (4:1, Mulholland)
6. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2002 UPDATE OF THE PARKING
MANAGEMENT PLAN AND DISPOSITION OF UNRESOLVED PARKING AND
ACCESS ISSUES. (MCCLUSKEY/ SANVILLE —30 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt a resolution approving a Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact and adopting the Access and Parking Management Plan (July
2002). 2) Review unresolved parking access issues and identify those that should be
considered for inclusion as a Council Goal in the upcoming 2003-2005 Financial Plan.
ACTION: Resolution No. 9350(2002 Series)adopted, as revised. (4:1. Schwartz)
2) Direction provided, as recommended. (4:1. Schwartz)
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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 July 9, 2002 Downtown Association
Board Meeting.
Council Member Mulholland reviewed the July 10, 2002 public meeting where
Orcutt Road Traffic issues were discussed.
Council Member Mulholland updated Council on the July 11, 2002 Mayor's
Quarterly meeting with Advisory Body Chairs.
Council Member Mulholland provided an overview the July 15,2002 meeting
regarding Mardi Gras planning.
Council Member Schwartz recapped the San Luis Council of Governments
(SLOCOG)meeting of July 10, 2002(memo on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Council Member Schwartz reported on the Highway One Ad Hoc Barrier Design
Committee meeting of July 14, 2002(memo on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
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).
Mayor Settle reported that the seven City Councils of San Luis Obispo County and
the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will Jointly sponsor a housing
symposium on September 12, 2002, at 7.00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel. The
focus will be on State Housing and Community Development mandates.
Council Member Marx suggested that the Council examine the City's Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance to determine if it required updating in light of the need for more
affordable housing. Staff was directed to consider the inclusionary housing
program and program fees as part of the Housing Element Update.
Vice Mayor Marx remarked that Frank's Hot Dogs had intense trespass lighting and
asked Council to consider a night:sky ordinance. Citv.Attornev Jorgensen noted
that the City has enforcable lighting and signage standards in place. Council
directed staff to investigate.
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A. ADJOURNED.
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
Tuesday, July 16, 2002
ADDENDUM
ITEM ADDED:
7:00 P.M. CONSENT ITEM Council Chambers
990 Palm Street
C13. COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS DRUM
REGARDING CIYT PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN COUNTY FEDERAL GRANT
PROGRAM FOR PROGRAM YEARS 2003 THROUGH 2006. (MANDEVILLE/ HOOK)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving the Cooperation Agreement and
authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO )ss. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO )
Lee Price, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That she is the duly authorized City Clerk and that on July 12,2002,
caused the above Notice to be posted at San Luis Obispo City Hall,San Luis Obispo,California.
Lee Price,C.M.C.
City Clerk
San Luis Obispo,California
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
Tuesday, July 16, 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 Marx,
Mayor Allen K. Settle
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. APPROVE 2002-2003 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC) GRANTS-
IN-AID (GIA) FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE.HRC
TO ENDORSE AND/OR SPONSOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES. (SLATE / SYLVAIN
—30 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) As recommended by the Human Relations Commission
adopt a resolution approving Grants-In-Aid funding for 2002-03 and authorizing the
City Administrative Officer to execute agreements with each grants-In-Aid recipient for
2002-03. 2) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to approve HRC sponsorship or
endorsement requests that fall within the HRC purview.
® 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.
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STUDY SESSION
2. REVIEW OF THE DRAFT "CONSERVATION GUIDELINES FOR OPEN SPACE
LANDS OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO." (GEORGE/ HAVLIK/ CLARKE
— 90 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: Consider the draft "Conservation Guidelines for Open Space
Lands of the City of San Luis Obispo" and provide staff direction toward its content, as
appropriate.
CLOSED SESSION—6:30 P.M.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— Existing Litigation
San Luis Obispo Police Officers' Association, etal v. City of San Luis Obispo,
etal.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9
7:00 P.M.
PRESENTATION
EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION AWARD TO BOB BISSON.
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.
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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, JUNE 26, 2002 AND TUESDAY, JULY 2. 2002.
(PRICE/ KOPECKY)
RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as submitted.
C2. APPROVE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES, SPECIFICATION NO. 90358. (MCCLUSKEY/ FRASER)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the Request for Qualifications for Environmental
Services. 2) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute an agreement with the
top-selected consultants. 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute the
purchase orders up to $50,000 for individual environmental service contracts where
funding is available in the project account for those services.
C3. APPROVE DESIGN SERVICES FOR BUS MAINTENANCE FACILITY
IMPROVEMENT: BUS WASHER: SPECIFICATION NO. 99601A.
(MCCLUSKEY/ FRASER)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Award an agreement to Ravatt Albrecht & Associates, Inc. in
the amount of $29,875 for"Design Services: Bus Maintenance Facility
Improvement/Bus Washer; Specification No. 99601 A." 2) Authorize the Mayor to
execute the contract documents.
C4. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1417 AMENDING CHAPTER 2.48 OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
COMMISSION (ARC) BYLAWS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS. (MANDEVILLE /
DUNSMORE)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 1417 (2002 Series).
C5. FINAL-ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY'S ZONING
MAP FROM C-C-H-PD TO C-C-H FOR COURT STREET PARKING LOT SITE
(R51-02). (MANDEVILLE/ RICCI)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 1420 (2002 Series) approving a Negative
Declaration of environmental impact, and amending the City's zoning map designation
from Central-Commercial with the Historical Preservation and Planned Development
overlay zones (C-C-H-PD) to Central-Commercial with the Historical Preservation
overlay zone (C-C-H) for the Court Street parking lot site (999 Monterey Street), based
on findings.
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C6. APPROVE STREET RECONSTRUCTIONIRESURFACING —SUMMER 2002,
SPECIFICATION NO. 90321. (MCCLUSKEY/ VAN BEVEREN)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for "Street
Reconstruction/Resurfacing — Summer 2002." 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 $1,700,000.
C7. APPROVE MURRAY ADOBE SEISMIC RETROFIT, SPECIFICATION NO.
99831. (MCCLUSKEY/ MCGUIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the award and execute a contract with Maino
Construction Company, Inc. for the "Murray Adobe Seismic Retrofit," Specification No.
99831. 2) Authorize use of unused construction management funds for construction
contingencies.
C8. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AMTRAK INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL
SERVICE. (JORGENSEN)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution.
C9. APPROVE AN APPLICATION.FOR "ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: CONTEXT-
SENSITIVE PLANNING FOR COMMUNITIES" GRANT FOR THE BROAD
STREEWHIGHWAY 227 CORRIDOR ENHANCEMENT PLAN FOR THE AREA
ALONG BROAD STREET BETWEEN ORCUTT ROAD AND HIGH STREET.
(MANDEVILLE/ DRAZE)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Community Development
Director to submit a grant application to the State Division of Transportation for an
Environmental Justice grant in the amount of $200,000 to fund an Area Plan Study. 2)
Approve funding of the required City match in an amount not to exceed $30,000, to
provide professional services related to required California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) studies. 3) Approve in-kind expenses from the Community Development
Department not to exceed $11,500 (5% of the total project costs).
C10. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN
LUIS OBISPO CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX REVENUES FROM THE IRISH
HILLS OPEN SPACE ANNEXATION (LAFCO APPLICATION NO. 68, CITY
APPLICATION NO. 42-02). (MANDEVILLE / MATTESON / HAVLIK)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution accepting the negotiated exchange of
property-tax revenues and annual property-tax increments for the Irish Hills Open
Space Annexation.
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C11. APPROVE UPPER SAN LUIS OBISPO CREEK DAM REMOVAL:
SPECIFICATION N0. 90296. AND APPROVAL OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. (GEORGE/ HAVLIK)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for the project known as
"Upper San Luis Obispo Creek Dam Removal." 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 project budget of $275,500. 4) Approve a mitigated
negative declaration of environmental impact for the project.
C12. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR ACTIVITIES OF THE NORTHERN AND
COASTAL CALIFORNIA WATER BOND INITIATIVE COALITION, TO SECURE
FUNDING FROM THE WATER SECURITY, CLEAN DRINKING WATER
COASTAL AND.BEACH PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 TO BENEFIT THE CITY
OF SAN LUIS OBISPO. (GEORGE/ HAVLIK)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to: 1) Work with agency
partners in the so-called Northern and Coastal California Water Bond Initiative
Coalition. 2) Support legislation to allocate funding from future water bond initiatives
for local and coalition-sponsored projects. 3) Seek inclusion of City projects among
those compiled by the Coalition for funding.
APPOINTMENT
Al. APPOINTMENT TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION. (MARX/
SCHWARTZ —2 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Council Liaison Subcommittee,
appoint David N. Smith to complete an unexpired four-year term on the Architectural
Review Commission beginning immediately and expiring on March 31, 2006.
BUSINESS ITEMS CONTINUED
3. PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF AN APPLICATION TO AMEND THE GENERAL
PLAN THAT WOULD ALLOW MULTIPLE PLANS FOR THE ORCUTT AREA
(GPA 68-02). AND A REQUEST TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM
THE CURRENT SPECIFIC PLANNING EFFORT. (MANDEVILLE/ MATTESON
— 1 HOUR)
RECOMMENDATION: Encourage the applicants to withdraw their request and to work
with staff on preparing a specific plan that responds to their concerns, rather than
pursuing exclusion from the current effort.
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4. APPROVE PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND AUTHORIZATION TO PREPARE
AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE ORCUTT AREA.SPECIFIC
PLAN (ER 209-98). (MANDEVILLE / MATTESON —30 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: Endorse the recommended project description, including no
reimbursement among area owners for open-space dedication, and direct staff to
proceed with the environmental review process, subject to financial participation by the
project proponents.
5. COURT STREET ABANDONMENTS: (MANDEVILLE / RICCI —30 MINUTES)
A. INITIATION OF A PROCESS TO CONSIDER ABANDONMENT OF THE .
COURT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY (ABAN 192-01. 999 MONTEREY
STREET).
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, adopt a
Resolution of Intention to consider abandonment and set a public hearing for August
20, 2002.
B. INITIATION OF A PROCESS TO CONSIDER ABANDONMENT OF A
PORTION OF THE MORRO STREET RIGHT=OF-WAY BETWEEN PALM
AND MONTEREY STREETS_(ABAN 193-01. 919 PALM STREET).
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, adopt a
Resolution of Intention to consider abandonment and set a public hearing for August
20, 2002.
6. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2002 UPDATE OF THE PARKING
MANAGEMENT PLAN AND DISPOSITION OF UNRESOLVED PARKING AND
ACCESS ISSUES. (MCCLUSKEY/SANVILLE — 30 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt a resolution approving a Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact and adopting the Access and Parking Management Plan (July
2002). 2) Review Unresolved parking access issues and identify those that should be
considered for inclusion as a Council Goal in the upcoming 2003-2005 Financial Plan.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS (not to exceed 15 minutes)
Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time limit—'3 minutes.
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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.
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