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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
Tuesday, September 3, 2002
Action Update
4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber
990 Palm Street
PRESENT: Council Members John Ewan, Christine Mulholland,
Ken Schwartz, Vice Mayor Jan Howell Marc,
Mayor Allen K. Settle
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.
None.
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. AUGUST20,2002. (PRICE)
RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as submitted.
ACTION: Approved. (3:0)(Ewan and Marx abstained due to absences)
C2. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1421 TO IMPLEMENT 2.7% AT 55
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RETIREMENT FORMULA FOR MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERS OF CALPERS.
(SLATE/JENNY)
RECOMMENDATION: Grant final passage of Ordinance No. 1421.
ACTION: Ordinance No. 1421 (2002 Series) adopted. (5:0)
C3. HVAC IMPROVEMENTS FOR.CORPORATION YARD AND BUS
MAINTENANCE YARD, SPECIFICATION NO. 90116. (MCCLUSKEY/SMITH)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for "HVAC Improvements,
Specification No. 90116." 2) Authorize staff to solicit bids. 3) Authorize the City
Administrative Officer to award a contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the
engineer's estimate. 4) Approve transfer of $32,150 from completed projects to this
project account. 5) Appropriate $6,050 from the Transit Fund (TDA) to this project fund.
ACTION: Approved. (5:0)
C4. REGIONAL MARKETING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE ECONOMIC
VITALITY CORPORATION (EVC) OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. (GEORGE
/ STANWYCK)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve 2002-2003 Agreement with the EVC in the amount of
$15,000 for regional marketing services.
ACTION: Approved. (4:1) (Mulholland)
C5. STEELHEAD PASSAGE RESTORATION ON COON CREEK—A MITIGATION
FOR THE WATER REUSE PROJECT. (MOSS/ PIERCE)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and authorize the distribution of a Request for
Proposals for Engineering Services to design a steelhead passage restoration project
as mitigation for the Water Reuse Project and authorize the CAO to award the contract
if within the project budget for this service of $50,000.
ACTION: Approved. (5:0)
C6. SAN-LUIS OBISPO POLICE DEPARTMENT WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM
ADDITION, SPECIFICATION NO. 900526. (MCCLUSKEY/ MCGUIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for"San Luis Obispo Police
Department Women's Locker Room Addition," Specification No. 900528. 2) Authorize
staff to advertise for bids and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest
responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of $159,000.
ACTION: Approved. (5:0)
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C7 LUDWICK COMMUNITY CENTER-REMODEL, SPECIFICATION-NO. 90163.
(MCCLUSKEY/ MCGUIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) As recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission
and the Architectural Review Commission, approve plans and specifications for
Ludwick Community Center Remodel," Specification No. 90163. 2) Authorize staff to
advertise for bids and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible
bid is within the engineer's estimate of $612,000.
ACTION. Approved. (5:0)
C8. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS — ROBERTI-Z'BERG-
.HARRIS (RZH) BLOCK GRANT. (LESAGE/ MILLS)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Reallocate the estimated revenues in the 2001-03 Financial
Plan from the State RZH block grant program ($115,000) from the Santa Rosa Park
improvements ($62,500) and Sinsheimer Park improvements ($52,500) projects to
renovation of the Ludwick Center. 2) Adopt a resolution applying for $123,346 in State
RZH block grant funds(about $10,000 more than the original estimate) for renovation of
the Ludwick Center.
ACTION: Resolution No. 9359(2002 Series)adopted. (5:0)
C9. WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS, SPECIFICATION.NO. 90341. (MOSS / HIX)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Request for Proposals for the Water Reclamation
Facility Improvement Project study and design, authorize staff to solicit proposals, and
authorize contract award for the study phase (Phase 1) by the CAO if the negotiated
amount with the selected consultant is less than the budget of $100,000.
ACTION: Approved. (5:0)
C10. WATER REUSE MASTER PLAN. (MOSS / HENDERSON)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt a resolution authorizing application for a grant from the
State Water Resources Control Board for the Water Reuse Master Plan; and, 2)
approve the request for proposals and authorize staff to solicit proposals for the Water
Reuse Master Plan.
ACTION: Resolution No. 9360(2002 Series) adopted. (5:0)
C11. WATER REUSE PROJECT!!AWARD.CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES. (MOSS/ PIERCE)
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RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve contract with Tetra Tech in the amount of $768,402
for Construction Management Services for the Water Reuse Project and authorize the
Mayor to execute the contract. 2) Approve the transfer of $168,402 from the Water
Reuse Project Construction Account to the Construction Management Account.
ACTION. Approved. (5:0)
C12. DESIGN FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS AT 919 PALM STREET,
SPECIFICATION NO. 90323. (MCCLUSKEY/ ELLIOT)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Award an agreement in the amount of $89,290 to RRM
Design Group to furnish design services for tenant improvements at 919 Palm Street.
under Specification No. 90323. 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
ACTION. Approved. (4.1) (Mulholland)
C13. AMBULANCE CONTRACT REIMBURSEMENT. (KNABE/ DILTS)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a contract with San Luis Ambulance Services, Inc.,
authorizing them to bill persons for first-response emergency medical services provided
by the Fire Department (First Responder Agency (FRA)) and authorize the Mayor to
execute the contract.
ACTION. Approved. (5:0)
C14. GOAL-SETTING AND FINANCIAL PLAN SCHEDULE FOR 2003-05.
(HAMPIAN /STATLER)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the goal-setting and Financial Plan schedule for 2003-
05.
ACTION. Approved. (5:0)
C15. APPROVAL OF A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT ON THE FORMER FOSTER
PROPERTY. (GEORGE/ HAVLIK)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a Restrictive Covenant covering the 154 acre former
Foster property, now owned by the City of San Luis Obispo, and part of the Irish Hills
Natural Reserve, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Attorney, as
required by the reimbursement process of the $150,000 Coastal Resources grant for
the property.
ACTION. Approved. (5:0)
C16. FLEET EXPANSION— BATTERY-POWERED UTILITY CARTS. (MCCLUSKEY
/ ELLIOT)
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RECOMMENDATION: Authorize expansion of the City fleet through acquisition of ten
Ford Th!nk battery-powered utility carts from Barber Ford of Ventura (cost per vehicle:
about $100 for transportation costs).
ACTION. Approved. (5:0)
C17. .REIMBURSEMENT TO DEVELOPER FOR ORCUTT ROAD CULVERT
.EXTENSION UNDER AN EXISTING STREET WIDENING AGREEMENT(PM
SLO 99-214). (MCCLUSKEY/ LIVICK)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Authorize $137,620.53 payment to Source Commercial
Group (Dan Lemburg, et al) for work performed under the provisions of an agreement
between the City and Marilyn Stickler, et al. 2) Approve a budget amendment to
transfer$40,000 budgeted for a nearby culvert extension under"Street Widening—
Orcutt Road (Duncan-Bullock), and $23,000 CIP Reserve Fund into the subject project
account.
ACTION. Approved. (5:0)
APPOINTMENT
Al. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION (HRC). (MULHOLLAND / EWAN / PRICE—5 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: Make the following appointments: 1) Maureen Forsberg to fill a
term beginning October 1, 2002, and ending September 30, 2006; 2) Elise Wheeler to
fill a term beginning October 1, 2002, and ending September 30, 2006.
ACTION. Approved. (5:0)
PUBLIC HEARING
1. CONSIDERATION OF THE CREATION OF A PARKING IN LIEU FEE ZONE IN
THE DOWNTOWN AND INTRODUCTION OF MUNICIPAL CODE.
AMENDMENTS: OTHER/ER 22-02. (MANDEVILLE/ MCCLUSKEY/
WHISENAND/ BOCHUM —30 MINUTES) (CONTINUED FROM 8/20/02)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, introduce an
ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact (ER 22-02) and
amending Chapter 4.30, Section 4.30.010, Section 4.30.150, Section 4.30.20 and
Section 17.16.60 of the City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code creating the Parking In
Lieu Fee Zone.
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ACTION: Ordinance No. 1422(2002 Series)introduced. (4:1)(Mulholland)
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. EMPLOYEE MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE.PROGRAM. (SLATE/ STATLER -30
MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt guidelines for a mortgage loan assistance program and
authorize the CAO to finalize actions necessary for implementation.
ACTION. Approved. (4:1) (Mulholland)
3. REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING
PARKING AND ACCESS OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES. (MCCLUSKEY/
P. MANDEVILLE-30 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive the Planning Commission's recommendations
regarding added duties; and, 2) provide staff with direction relative to the formation of a
new committee.
ACTION: Approved. (5:0) Council directed staff not to forma new committee.
(5:0)
CLOSED SESSION -6:45 P.M.
CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
PROPERTY: Open space land on Buckley Road near the airport
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: City of San Luis Obispo:
Neil Havlik
Property Owner Representative:
Eriole and Naomie Brughelli
NEGOTIATION: Whether to Acquire Conservation Easement
City Attorney Jorgensen authorized further negotiations.
7:00 P.M.
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PRESENTATION
Susan Coward and Linda Bernside presented a video about the Mayor's Youth
Task Force Teen Asset Video project
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.
Willow Kelly encouraged the community to participate in "Car-Free Days,"
September 13-2e. She expressed concern about the danger to pedestrians from
vehicles and announced that there will be a vigil on September 28m at old Vons
site to commemorate those that have died, and to celebrate a new millennium that
is car-free.
Situ Kelvin Harrison reiterated claims of harassment
PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
4. COURT STREET AND MORRO STREET ABANDONMENTS. (MCCLUSKEY/
KENNY)
A. ABANDONMENT OF COURT STREET, BETWEEN MONTEREY
AND HIGUERA STREETS. (15 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, adopt a
resolution to abandon Court Street, subject to the recommended conditions.
ACTION: Resolution No. 9361 (2002 Series) adopted. (4:1) (Mulholland)
B. ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF MORRO STREET,
BETWEEN PALM AND MONTEREY STREETS. (15 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, adopt a
resolution to abandon a portion of Morro Street, between Palm and Monterey
Streets, subject to the recommended conditions.
ACTION: Resolution No. 9362(2002 Series)adopted. (4:1) (Mulholland)
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Action Update
5. AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN WATER AND WASTEWATER
MANAGEMENT ELEMENT POLICIES. (MOSS / HENDERSON —30 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, adopt
resolution approving a negative declaration of environmental impact and amending the
Water Management Element relative to the reliability reserve, supplying new
development and accounting for reclaimed water. .
ACTION. Resolution No. 9363(2002 Series) adopted. (5:0)
BUSINESS ITEM (continued)
6. UPDATE OF THE VOLUNTARY_SERVICE.LATERAL INVESTIGATION AND
REHABILITATION PROGRAM. (MOSS / NANCE— 1 HOUR)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve modification of the Voluntary Service Lateral
Investigation and Rehabilitation program to: 1) Require program participants to
retain private plumbers to perform the video inspections.. 2) Provide an
additional $1,000 reimbursement for repair/replacement of the entire (upper and
lower) lateral. 3) Allow properties with multiple units, including duplexes, to
participation in the program.
ACTION. Approved. (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 Schwartz reported on the SLOCOG meeting held September 4,
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Council Member Mulholland reported on the meeting of the Student Community
Liaison Committee held August 22, 2002.
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).
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Action Update
Mayor Settle reported that Congressman Bill Thomas, Chair of the Ways and
Means Committee, visited the City and recommend that the Council authorize
correspondence to him addressing issues pertaining to the Army Corp of
Engineers: 1) the application process needs to be made more consistent;2) there
should be emergency provisions cities can apply,3) there should be time limits
imposed for issuing permits., and, 4) there are concerns regarding unfunded
mandates relating to MTBE. Council directed staff to draft the letter for the Mayor's
signature.
Council Member Ewan reported that during his travels he learned about gasoline
sold in California that is MTBE-free. Council directed the City Clerk to draft a
proclamation commending Phillips 66 for selling MTBE-free gasoline.
Vice Mayor Marx encouraged participation in the September 5u' and 6m Fuel Cell
Day festivities.
A. ADJOURNED.
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
Tuesday, September 3, 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
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, AUGUST 20, 2002. (PRICE)
RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as submitted.
C2. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1421 TO IMPLEMENT 2.7%AT 55
RETIREMENT FORMULA FOR MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERS OF CALPERS.
(SLATE/JENNY)
RECOMMENDATION: Grant final passage of Ordinance No. 1421.
C3. HVAC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CORPORATION YARD AND BUS
MAINTENANCE YARD, SPECIFICATION NO. 90116. (MCCLUSKEY/ SMITH)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for HVAC Improvements,
Specification No. 90116.° 2) Authorize staff to solicit bids. 3) Authorize the City
Administrative Officer to award a contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the
engineer's estimate. 4) Approve transfer of $32,150 from completed projects to this
project account. 5) Appropriate $6,050 from the Transit Fund (TDA) to this project fund.
C4. REGIONAL MARKETING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE ECONOMIC
VITALITY CORPORATION (EVC) OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. (GEORGE
/ STANWYCK)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve 2002-2003 Agreement with the EVC in the amount of
$15,000 for regional marketing services.
C5. STEELHEAD PASSAGE RESTORATION ON COON CREEK—A MITIGATION
FOR THE WATER REUSE PROJECT. (MOSS/ PIERCE)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and authorize the distribution of a Request for
Proposals for Engineering Services to design a steelhead passage restoration project
as mitigation for the Water Reuse Project and authorize the CAO to award the contract
if within the project budget for this service of $50,000.
C6. SAN LUIS OBISPO POLICE DEPARTMENT WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM
ADDITION, SPECIFICATION NO. 90052B. (MCCLUSKEY/MCGUIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for "San Luis Obispo Police
Department Women's Locker Room Addition," Specification No. 9005213. 2) Authorize
staff to advertise for bids and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest
responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of $159,000.
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C7. LUDWICK COMMUNITY CENTER REMODEL, SPECIFICATION NO. 90163.
(MCCLUSKEY/ MCGUI RE)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) As recommended by the Parks& Recreation Commission
and the Architectural Review Commission, approve plans and specifications for
Ludwick Community Center Remodel," Specification No. 90163. 2) Authorize staff to
advertise for bids and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible
bid is within the engineer's estimate of $612,000.
C8. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS— ROBERTI-Z'BERG-
HARRIS (RZH) BLOCK GRANT. (LESAGE/ MILLS)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Reallocate the estimated revenues in the 2001-03 Financial
Plan from the State RZH block grant program ($115,000) from the Santa Rosa Park
improvements ($62,500) and Sinsheimer Park improvements($52,500) projects to
renovation of the Ludwick Center. 2) Adopt a resolution applying for$123,346 in State
RZH block grant funds (about $10,000 more than the original estimate) for renovation of
the Ludwick Center.
C9. WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS, SPECIFICATION NO. 90341. (MOSS/ HIX)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Request for Proposals for the Water Reclamation
Facility Improvement Project study and design, authorize staff to solicit proposals, and
authorize contract award for the study phase (Phase 1) by the CAO if the negotiated
amount with the selected consultant is less than the budget of $100,000.
C10. WATER REUSE MASTER PLAN. (MOSS/ HENDERSON)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt a resolution authorizing application for a grant from the
State Water Resources Control Board for the Water Reuse Master Plan; and, 2)
approve the request for proposals and authorize staff to solicit proposals for the Water
Reuse Master Plan.
C11. WATER REUSE PROJECT - AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES. (MOSS/ PIERCE)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve contract with Tetra Tech in the amount of $768,402
for Construction Management Services for the Water Reuse Project and authorize the
Mayor to execute the contract. 2) Approve the transfer of $168,402 from the Water
Reuse Project Construction Account to the Construction Management Account.
C12. DESIGN FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS AT 919 PALM STREET,
SPECIFICATION NO. 90323. (MCCLUSKEY/ ELLIOT)
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RECOMMENDATION: 1) Award an agreement in the amount of $89,290 to RRM
Design Group to furnish design services for tenant improvements at 919 Palm Street
under Specification No. 90323. 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
C13. AMBULANCE CONTRACT REIMBURSEMENT. (KNABE/ DILTS)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a contract with San Luis Ambulance Services, Inc.,
authorizing them to bill persons for first-response emergency medical services provided
by the Fire Department (First Responder Agency (FRA)) and authorize the Mayor to
execute the contract.
C14. GOAL-SETTING AND FINANCIAL PLAN SCHEDULE FOR 2003-05.
(HAMPIAN / STATLER)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the goal-setting and Financial Plan schedule for 2003-
05.
C15. APPROVAL OF A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT ON THE FORMER FOSTER
PROPERTY. (GEORGE / HAVLIK)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a Restrictive Covenant covering the 154 acre former
Foster property, now owned by the City of San Luis Obispo, and part of the Irish Hills
Natural Reserve, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Attorney, as
required by the reimbursement process of the $150,000 Coastal Resources grant for
the property.
C16. FLEET EXPANSION — BATTERY-POWERED UTILITY CARTS. (MCCLUSKEY
/ ELLIOT)
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize expansion of the City fleet through acquisition of ten
Ford Th!nk battery-powered utility carts from Barber Ford of Ventura (cost per vehicle:
about $100 for transportation costs).
C17. REIMBURSEMENT TO DEVELOPER FOR ORCUTT ROAD CULVERT
EXTENSION UNDER AN EXISTING STREET WIDENING AGREEMENT (PM
SLO 99-214). (MCCLUSKEY/ LIVICK)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Authorize $137,620.53 payment to Source Commercial
Group (Dan Lemburg, et al) for work performed under the provisions of an agreement
between the City and Marilyn Stickler, et al. 2) Approve a budget amendment to
transfer$40,000 budgeted for a nearby culvert extension under "Street Widening —
Orcutt Road (Duncan-Bullock), and $23,000 CIP Reserve Fund into the subject project
account.
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APPOINTMENT
Al. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION (HRC). (MULHOLLAND/ EWAN / PRICE—6 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: Make the following appointments: 1) Maureen Forsberg to fill a
term beginning October 1, 2002, and ending September 30, 2006; 2) Elise Wheeler to
fill a term beginning October 1, 2002, and ending September 30, 2006.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. CONSIDERATION OF THE CREATION OF A PARKING IN LIEU FEE ZONE IN
THE DOWNTOWN AND INTRODUCTION OF MUNICIPAL-CODE
AMENDMENTS: OTHER/ER 22-02. (MANDEVILLE/ MCCLUSKEY/
WHISENAND / BOCHUM —30 MINUTES) (CONTINUED FROM 8/20/02)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, introduce an
ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact (ER 22-02) and
amending Chapter 4.30, Section 4.30.010, Section 4.30.150, Section 4.30.20 and
Section 17.16.60 of the City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code creating the Parking In
Lieu Fee Zone.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. EMPLOYEE.MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (SLATE/STATLER — 30
MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt guidelines for a mortgage loan assistance program and
authorize the CAO to finalize actions necessary for implementation.
3. REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING
PARKING AND ACCESS OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES. (MCCLUSKEY/
P. MANDEVILLE — 30 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive the Planning Commission's recommendations
regarding added duties; and,2) provide staff with direction relative to the formation of a
new committee.
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CLOSED SESSION —6:45 P.M.
CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
PROPERTY: Open space land on Buckley Road near the airport
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: City of San Luis Obispo:
Neil Havlik
Property Owner Representative:
Eriole and Naomie Brughelli
NEGOTIATION: Whether to Acquire Conservation Easement
7:00 P.M.
PRESENTATION
MAYOR'S YOUTH TASK FORCE TEEN ASSET VIDEO PROJECT. (SETTLE/
COWARD — 10 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 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
4. COURT STREET AND MORRO STREET ABANDONMENTS. (MCCLUSKEY/
KENNY)
A. ABANDONMENT OF COURT STREET, BETWEEN MONTEREY
AND HIGUERA STREETS. (15 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, adopt a
resolution to abandon Court Street, subject to the recommended conditions.
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B. ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF MORRO STREET,
BETWEEN PALM AND MONTEREY STREETS. (15 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, adopt a
resolution to abandon a portion of Morro Street, between Palm and Monterey
Streets, subject to the recommended conditions.
5. AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN WATER AND WASTEWATER
MANAGEMENT ELEMENT POLICIES. (MOSS/ HENDERSON —30 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, adopt a
resolution approving a negative declaration of environmental impact and amending the
Water Management Element relative to the reliability reserve, supplying new
development and accounting for reclaimed water.
BUSINESS ITEM (continued)
6. UPDATE.OF THE.VOLUNTARY SERVICE LATERAL INVESTIGATION AND
REHABILITATION PROGRAM. (MOSS/ NANCE — 1 HOUR)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve modification of the Voluntary Service Lateral
Investigation and Rehabilitation program to: 1) Require program participants to
retain private plumbers to perform the video inspections. 2) Provide an
additional $1,000 reimbursement for repair/replacement of the entire (upper and
lower) lateral. 3) Allow properties with multiple units, including duplexes, to
participation in the program.
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.
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Be a part of World Car-Free Days 2002
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In 2000 we initiated the first global car-free day, a day of
actions on four continents reclaiming our streets and our r---
lives from the automobile. Last September, World Car-
Free Day attracted participation in five continents. This e .
course of two weeks,
year, events will be spread over the co
from September 13 to 27, commemorating a number of
significant dates from the car-free calendar. 1
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Fifteen Days to End the Auto Age
We hope that this extended time window will allow more groups like yourselves to
participate in the event. The two weeks also takes in a number'of significant dates,
including:
September 13 : the anniversary of the first automobile fatality in North America. In
1899, Henry Bliss, aged 68, was hit by a taxi car in New York City whilst descending from
a street car.
September 22 : the annual European car free day, now dubbed "In Town Without My
Car". A number of more progressive cities in the EU will be holding events on this day, so
it is often a good opportunity for activists interested in more radical change to make
themselves heard..
September 23 : the date on which, in 1933, Hitler ceremonially broke the ground in the
developmentof the first Autobahn, the highway which was to promote a more unified
German people, and provide the car with its own domain which it would have to share
with none.
September 25 marks the tenth anniversay of the first Critical Mass bike ride in San
Franciso, an event which grew from the 47 people on that ride to today take place in 230
cities worldwide. The ride now traditionally takes place on the last Friday of the month,
this year September 27.
It is still a long way off yet, but we at Car Busters are making an effort to further raise
the.profile of the event for this year. We very much hope that you will be able to
participate in some form for the event.
We are contacting over five.hundred organisations in countries from Columbia to Italy to
India to Australia, and we will be holding an international press conference here in
Prague when we have some idea of numbers participating. So however big or small your
group may be,.you can stage some event in the two weeks and be part of a growing
worldwide demonstration of public will toward a future of car.-freedom.
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relL,_ energy regime in history. As the juice of hydrogen fuel cells
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coal and steam power did at the begin- interactive electricity
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,,'xactiv how soon we will all be(Inv- The hydrogen economy would make grid. electricity,is a key factor in perpetual- The road to global se(ura.v his in
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hydrogen refueling stations and nu- rues and utilities,would become obso- to become "virtual power plants' that Africafor example, for every 100 they need to sustain life.The by frol;c-n
-row other technical L e to-20 new economy is a promiswry noir for
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