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Home My WebLink About02/03/2004, AGENDA council agenda CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, February 3, 2004 Action Update 6:45 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Council Hearing Room 990 Palm Street City Attorney Lowe II provided the Closed Session announcement as follows: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: KAREN JENNY, MONICA MOLONEY UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES: MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES The City Attorney reported that the Council provided direction to the negotiators and added that final action is expected to take place at the first meeting in March. 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber 990 Palm Street Present: Council Members John Ewan, Christine Mulholland, Allen K. Settle, Vice Mayor Ken Schwartz, Mayor Dave Romero INTRODUCTION Public Works Director McCluskey introduced the following new employees in the Public Works Department. Chris Wassenberg, Tree Trimmer I and Matt Guiffrida, Parks Maintenance Worker 111. Council Agenda Tuesday, February 3, 2004 Action Update PRESENTATION Mayor Romero presented a proclamation to Elaine Genasci, Feline Network, for Spay Day USA 2004. 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. Mardi Gras Who and Queen Allen and Amanda Root introduced the 2004 Mardi Gras Board and provided a overview of the activities planned. Andrew Carter expressed concern about the lack of sufficient medical office space and asked if the City was addressing the issue in a timely manner. Community Development Director Mandeville reported that studies are underway and staff is hoping to bring a General Plan Amendment back to the Council within the next six months. Mr. Carter also commented favorably about new transit services. He said fares are reasonable and routes are convenient Sifu Kelvin Harrison reiterated claims of discrimination and harassment Brett Cross stated that public input is very important to the decision-making process and urged the Council to rely on individuals in the community to provide them with information. Mary Beth Schroeder spoke to her concerns about the content of an appeal filed by her neighbor relative to conditions placed on his home occupation permit Gary Fowler commented that he hopes the City's General Fund will not bear the costs associated with law enforcement overtime for Mardi Gras. He also expressed concern about possible conflicts in use at the Ludwick Center because of child day care programs and asserted that seniors may not be getting their fair share. He also complained that fencing around the play area prevents access to the kitchen. Finally, he added that he hopes the Dalidio property may offer an opportunity for a new senior center. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda is approved on one motion. Council Members may pull consent items to be considered after Business items. The public may comment on any item on the Consent Calendar. 2 Council Agenda - Tuesday, February 3, 2004 Action Update C1. APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 13. 2004 SPECIAL MEETING AND JANUARY 20, 2004 REGULAR MEETING. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented. ACTION. Approved.. (5:0). C2. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 1/1/04- 12/31/04. (MOLONEY) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the Memorandum of Agreement for a one-year contract. ACTION: Resolution No. 9521 (2004 Series) adopted. (5:0). C3. 2003-05 COST ALLOCATION PLAN. (STATLER/DOMINGUEZ/MALICOAT) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2003-05 Cost Allocation Plan. ACTION. Approved. (5:0). C4. ZONING CORRECTION FOR CONSISTENCY_WITH THE GENERAL PLAN MAP AT 215 BRIDGE STREET(R 64-03). (MAN DEVI LLE/DU NSMORE) RECOMMENDATION: Introduce an ordinance amending the zoning on a portion of the subject property below the 175-foot contour from Conservation/Open Space -5 (C/OS - 5) to Manufacturing (M) consistent with the General Plan Map Designation of Services and Manufacturing and surrounding zoning. ACTION. Ordinance No. 1445(2004 Series) introduced (4:1, Mulholland). C5. CITY CO-SPONSORSHIP OF CENTRAL COAST GREENBUILD 2004 CONFERENCE AND EXPO. (GEORGE) RECOMMENDATION: Approve City co-sponsorship of the Central Coast Greenbuild 2004 Conference& Expo and in-kind Information Technology assistance. ACTION: Approved. (4:0:1, Ewan refrained due to participation in the event). C6. AUTHORIZATION OF BIDS FOR COON CREEK FILL REMOVAL AND BRIDGE AND ASSOCIATED CREEK ENHANCEMENTS: SPECIFICATION NO. 99124. (GEORGE/HAVLIK) 3 Council Agenda Tuesday;February 3, 2004 Action Update RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for the project known as "Coon Creek Fill Removal and Bridge and Associated Creek Enhancements", Specification No. 99124; 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids; and 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of $760,367. ACTION. 1-3)Approved. (5:0). PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONSIDERATION OF A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT MAP WITH EXCEPTIONS TO THE SUBDIVISION-REGULATIONS, 378 GRAND AVENUE (LLA 172-03). (MANDEVILLE/COREY— 30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving a lot line adjustment, with exceptions to the Subdivision Regulations, based of findings and subject to conditions. ACTION. Resolution No. 9522(2004 Series)adopted. (5:0). BUSINESS ITEM 2. REPORT ON THE ROLE OF THE CITY BIOLOGIST IN THE NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM. (GEORGE/HAVLIK—20 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Receive a report on projects and activities of the City Biologist. in the Natural Resources Program. ACTION. Report received. PUBLIC HEARINGS, CONTINUED 3. GENERAL-PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE — CONSIDERATION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE TASK FORCE'S COMMENTS, AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT: 1) A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (ER 33-02) AND 2)THE 2004 COUNCIL-HEARING DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT(GPA 33-02), IF NEEDED. (MAN DEVI LLE/D RAZE —90 MINUTES) 4 Council Agenda Tuesony, February 3, 2004 Action Update RECOMMENDATION: Review any remaining issues with the Planning Commission recommended Draft Housing Element Update and Initial Environmental Study (ER 33- 02) and provide direction to staff, as appropriate. ACTION: Continued to Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. 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 January 21" CityAlniversity Luncheon. Vice Mayor Schwartz reported that state budget cuts for transportation programs will be discussed at the February 4th SLOCOG meeting. Impacts to local and regional projects are expected. He added that the Santa Barbara Street widening project may be delayed for one year. Council Member Ewan reported on the Air Pollution Control District meeting last week 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 Settle proposed that Council consider meeting on Monday, March 1, 2004 instead of Tuesday, March 2, 2004 in light of the State Primary Election to be held on that same day. Council agreed to move the meeting. Council Member Mulholland asked staff to provide a report to the Council regarding issues raised by Gary Fowler during public comment. A. ADJOURN. 5 council agcnaa CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, February 3, 2004 6:45 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Council Hearing Room 990 Palm Street CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: KAREN JENNY, MONICA MOLONEY UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES: MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber 990 Palm Street CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Dave Romero PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL_ CALL: Council Members John Ewan, Christine Mulholland, Allen K. Settle, Vice Mayor Ken Schwartz,. Mayor Dave Romero INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION OF NEW PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES. (MCCLUSKEY) ® City Council regular meetings are televised live on 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. Council Agenda Tuesday, February 3, 2004 PRESENTATION PROCLAMATION FOR SPAY DAY USA 2004. (ROMERO/PRICE) 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. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda is approved on one motion. Council Members may pull consent items to be considered after Business items. The public may comment on any item on the Consent Calendar. C1. APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 13, 2004 SPECIAL-MEETING AND JANUARY 20. 2004 REGULAR MEETING. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented. C2. MEMORANDUM OF-AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 1/1/04- 12/31/04. (MOLONEY) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the Memorandum of Agreement for a one-year contract. C3. 2003-05 COST ALLOCATION PLAN. (STATLER/DOMINGUEZ/MALICOAT) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2003-05 Cost Allocation Plan. C4. ZONING CORRECTION FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN MAP AT 215 BRIDGE STREET (R 64-03)., (MANDEVILLE/DUNSMORE) RECOMMENDATION: Introduce an ordinance amending the zoning on a portion of the subject property below the 175-foot contour from Conservation/open Space -5 (C/OS - 5) to Manufacturing (M) consistent with the General Plan Map Designation of Services and Manufacturing and surrounding zoning. 3 Council Agenda Tuesday, February 3, 2004 C5. CITY CO-SPONSORSHIP OF CENTRAL COAST GREENBUILD 2004 CONFERENCE AND EXPO. (GEORGE) RECOMMENDATION: Approve City co-sponsorship of the Central Coast Greenbuild 2004 Conference & Expo and in-kind Information Technology assistance. C6. AUTHORIZATION OF BIDS FOR COON CREEK FILL REMOVAL AND BRIDGE AND ASSOCIATED CREEK ENHANCEMENTS: SPECIFICATION NO. 99124. (GEORGE/HAVLIK) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for the project known as "Coon Creek Fill Removal and Bridge and Associated Creek Enhancements", Specification No. 99124; 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids; and 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of $760,367. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONSIDERATION OFA-LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT MAP WITH EXCEPTIONS TO THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, 378 GRAND AVENUE (LLA 172-03). (MANDEVILLE/COREY— 30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving a lot line adjustment, with exceptions to the Subdivision Regulations, based of findings and subject to conditions. BUSINESS ITEM 2. REPORT ON THE ROLE OF THE,CITY.BIOLOGIST IN THE NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM. (GEORGE/HAVLIK —20 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Receive a report on projects and activities of the City Biologist in the Natural Resources Program. 4 l Council Agenda Tuesday; February 3, 2004 PUBLIC HEARINGS, CONTINUED 3. GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE — CONSIDERATION OF THE.HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE TASK FORCE'S COMMENTS, AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO _ADOPT: 1) A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (ER 33-02) AND 2) THE 2004 COUNCIL HEARING DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT (GPA 33-02). IF NEEDED. (MAN DEVI LLE/D RAZE — 90 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION Review any remaining issues with the Planning Commission recommended Draft Housing Element Update and Initial Environmental Study (ER 33- 02) and provide direction to staff, as appropriate. 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. 5