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Home My WebLink About04/06/2004, AGENDA council agcnaa CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, April 6, 2004 Action Update 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 INTRODUCTIONS Public Works Director McCluskey introduced the following new employees in the Public Works Department.John Humphrey, Streets Maintenance Worker 1, and Michelle Sindorf, Assistant Engineer. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Romero presented a proclamation to Martha Chivens. United Methodist Children's Center, declaring April as the "Month of the Child': Fire Chief Knabe. VivDilts, Administrative Analyst and Tracy Ferguson, Fire Inspector, presented an overview of the Fire Department's new Senior Safety Program. CAO Hampian presented Finance & IT Director Stater and Finance Manager Carolyn Dominguez with the Government.Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)awards for distinguished budget presentation. i Council Agenda Tucsday, April 6, 2004 Action Update 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. Mary Beth Schroeder, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of relocating the senior center to 1344 Nipomo Street(home of the Parks & Recreation Administration). Bob Hather, San Luis Obispo County, spoke on behalf of the Afuera de Chorro Mutual Water Company(which serves approximately 19 owners in the County just outside the city limits). He reported that because their groundwater source is significantly impaired, the group is interested in participating in 15 acre feet of the Nacimiento Water Project and asked the Council to consider their desire to receive water from the projec4 along with the other participants. The matter was referred to the Utilities Department Andrew Carter. San Luis Obispo, urged the City Council to discuss on April 200, as part of the Police Chiefs report on alcohol-related incidents in town, the issue of what to do about the Mardi Gras parade. He noted that he supports the personal view of the CAO that the only way the City can deal with the alcohol-related incidents and behavior during Mardi Gras is to cancel the parade, and added that he hopes that the Council will make this an official policy. Council requested that staff add this issue to the report on April 2e. Bill Storm, San Luis Obispo, expressed concern that the senior center in Mitchell Park and the Ludwick Center are not sufficiently meeting the needs of seniors in San Luis Obispo. He urged the Council to accept a proposal by the Dalidio Family to set aside 2 acres of the Dalidio property for a senior center. CAO Hampian reported that a senior center was not on the table during the final negotiations with the Dalidio Family and added that to construct a new senior center without a plan and budget to maintain it would create an expensive burden to the City. Council Member Mulholland suggested that the issue be discussed further during goal setting and budget time. No direction to staff was provided. Lionel Johnston, Mono Bay, suggested a parking space striping program and urged the preservation of Tan Oaks. Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, reported a street light issue at 2978 S. Higuera, and concurred with comments made by Mr. Storm relative to a senior center. In addition, he threatened to rile a lawsuit against the City if the Annual Holiday Parade route is not changed and/or residents in the current staging area are not provided with vehicular access. 2 i Council Agenda - Tucsday, April 6, 2. 004 Action Update Paul Brown, San Luis Obispo, noted that while the business community has very mixed feelings about the future of the Mardi Gras, no one wants further riots. He encouraged the Council to make whatever recommendations are needed to avoid any event that would endanger human lives. 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. APPROVEMINUTES OF TUESDAY, MARCH 9. 2004 SPECIAL MEETING AND TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2004 REGULAR MEETING. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented. ACTION. Approved. (5:0) C2. CONTRACT SERVICES WITH DOKKEN_ENGINEERING TO PERFORM PHASE 1 PROJECT REPORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ANALYSIS OF THE LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD-INTERCHANGE.PROJECT. (MCCLUSKEY/BOCHUM) RECOMMENDATION: Approve a contract with Dokken Engineering in an amount not to exceed $143,000 to perform consultant services to prepare State of California Department of Transportation Phase I Project Report and Environmental Determination Analysis for the Los Osos Valley Road/US 101 Interchange project, and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. ACTION. Approved. (5:0). C3. COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND.CITY ATTORNEY. (MOLONEY) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt a resolution adjusting the annual salary of the City Administrative Officer. 2) Adopt a resolution adjusting the annual salary of the City Attorney. 3) Adopt a resolution electing to pay and report Employer Paid Member Contributions for appointed officials. ACTION. 1) Resolution No. 9546(2004 Series)adopted. 2) Resolution No. 9547 (2004 Series)adopted. 3) Resolution No. 9548(2004 Series)adopted. (5:0). 3 Council Agenda - Tuesday, April 6, 2004 Action Update C4. EMERGENCY SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY (CAL POLY). (KNABE) RECOMMENDATION: Approve, and ratify the Mayor's execution of a five-year contract with Cal Poly for emergency response services to the University, with two single-year extensions (2009, 2010) at the University's election. ACTION. Approved. (5.0). CS. AUTHORIZE DEVELOPMENT OF A BID FOR CONTRACT FIRE SERVICES FOR LOS OSOS COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT. (KNABE) RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Fire Chief to develop a bid to provide contract fire services for the Los Osos Community Services District (LOCSD). ACTION. No action taken; item withdrawn by staff. C6. GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE.TO FIREFIGHTER GRANT PROGRAM. (KNABE) RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to submit a grant application in the amount of $103,500 from the Federal Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program for a Comprehensive Training Program. ACTION. Approved. (5.0). C7. BUS MAINTENANCE FACILITY IMPROVEMENT: BUS WASH. SPECIFICATION NO. 90601 B. (MCCLUSKEY/FRASER) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the award to and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with J & P Construction Company of Santa Maria, in the amount of $519,736 (total bid less bid alternates) for the Bus Maintenance Facility: Bus Wash Project, Specification 99601 B. 2) Appropriate $50,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Transit Fund. ACTION. Approved. (5:0). 4 1 i Council Agenda Tucsday, April 6, 2004 Action Update PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONSIDERATION OF A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT WITH EXCEPTIONS TO THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, 1720 SANTA ROSA STREET(LLA 1737 03). (MANDEVILLE/DUNSMORE —30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving a lot line adjustment, with exceptions to the Subdivision Regulations, based on findings and subject to conditions. ACTION. Resolution No. 9550(2004 Series)adopted. (5:0). 2. CONSIDERATION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO REMOVE PROPERTY AT 581 DANA STREET FROM LISTING OF "CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC RESOURCES" (ARC 167-031. (MANDEVILLE/KALKOWSKI - 10 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee, remove the property at 581 Dana Street from the listing of contributing historic properties. ACTION. Resolution No. 9551 (2004 Series)adopted. (5:0). BUSINESS ITEMS 3. 2003 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL.REPORT. (MAN DEVILLE/CODRON — 30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, accept the 2003 General Plan Annual Report. ACTION. Approved. (5.0). 4. SUPPORT FOR LEGAL CHALLENGE TO THE "TRIPLE FLIP". (STATLER/LOWELL-30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Attorney to include the City of San Luis Obispo as plaintiff, along With many other cities in the State, in a legal challenge to invalidate the preemption of the one-quarter cent local sales tax as part of the "Triple Flip." ACTION. Approved. (5:0). 5 Council Agenda Tutv�day, April 6, 2004 Action Update 5. PROPOSAL BY CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS TO PROVIDE A BASIC LEVEL OF SERVICE. (GEORGE/KISER — 15 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving a proposal from Charter Communications to implement a "broadcast basic" level of service for customers in the City of San Luis Obispo. ACTION. Resolution No. 9549(2004 Series)adopted. (5:0). 6. PURCHASE OF 633 PALM STREET. (MCCLUSKEY— 15 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Authorize the purchase of property located at 633 Palm Street for $650,000. 2) Authorize preparation of a letter of friendly condemnation. 3) Transfer$670,000 from the Parking Fund appropriation for land acquisition in 2004-05 to 2003-04 to fund this property purchase and related costs. 4) Authorize the CAO to sign purchase documents and the deed. ACTION: Approved. (4:1, Mulholland). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS (not to exceed 1.5 minutes) Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time limit-3 minutes. Council Member Mulholland reported on the March meeting of the Economic Vitality Corporation(EVC)and the March 260 Downtown Association annual retreat Mavor Romero reported on the last meeting of the California Mens Colony Citizens Advisory Committee, discussed the April a Mayors'meeting, and provided an update on the Seismic Task Force. 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 Mulholland reported on sessions she attended at the Local Government Commission annual conference in Yosemite. Mayor Romero anounced that the City received an award designating SLO as "The #3 rated city to live in 2004': 6 Council Agenda _ Tudsday, April 6, 2004 Action Update Mayor Romero reported that he represented the City at the April 3"d dedication of the Union Pacific Railroad Plaque at the San Luis Obispo AmTrak Station. A. ADJOURN. 7 r council agenda CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, April 6, 2004 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 INTRODUCTIONS INTRODUCTION OF NEW PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES. (MCCLUSKE`() PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATION FOR MONTH OF THE CHILD. (ROMERO — 10 MINUTES) PRESENTATION OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S SENIOR SAFETY PROGRAM. (KNABE — 15 MINUTES) PRESENTATION OF GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA (GFOA) AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION. (HAMPIAN —5 MINUTES) ® 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. i Council Agenda Tuesday, April 6, 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 posedby 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 TUESDAY, MARCH 9. 2004 SPECIAL MEETING AND TUESDAY, MARCH 16.2004 REGULAR MEETING. (PRICE) RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented. C2. CONTRACT SERVICES WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING TO PERFORM. PHASE 1 PROJECT REPORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ANALYSIS OF THE LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD INTERCHANGE PROJECT. (MCCLUSKEY/BOCHUM) RECOMMENDATION' Approve a contract with Dokken Engineering in an amount not to exceed $143,000 to perform consultant services to prepare State of California Department of Transportation Phase I Project Report and Environmental Determination Analysis for the Los Osos Valley Road/US 101 Interchange project, and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract:. C3. COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND CITY ATTORNEY. (MOLONEY) RECOMMENDATION- 1) Adopt a resolution adjusting the annual salary of the City Administrative Officer. 2) Adopt a resolution adjusting the annual salary of the City Attorney. 3) Adopt a resolution electing to pay and report Employer Paid Member Contributions for appointed officials. C4. EMERGENCY SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE-UNIVERSITY (CAL POLY). (KNABE) RECOMMENDATION: Approve, and ratify the Mayor's execution of a five-year contract with Cal Poly for emergency response services to the University, with two single-year extensions (2009, 2010) at the University's election. 3 I Council Agenda Tuesday, April 6, 2004 C5. AUTHORIZE-DEVELOPMENT OF A BID FOR CONTRACT FIRE SERVICES FOR LOS OSOS COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT. (KNABE) RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Fire Chief to develop a bid to provide contract fire services for the Los Osos Community Services District (LOCSD). C6. GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTER GRANT PROGRAM. (KNABE) RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to submit a grant application in the amount of $103,500 from the Federal Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program for Comprehensive Training Program. C7. BUS MAINTENANCE FACILITY IMPROVEMENT: BUS WASH, SPECIFICATION NO. 99601 B. (MCCLUSKEY/FRASER) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the award to and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with J & P Construction Company of Santa Maria, in the amount of $519,736 (total bid less bid alternates) for the Bus Maintenance Facility: Bus Wash Project, Specification 99601 B. 2) Appropriate $50,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Transit.Fund. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONSIDERATION OF A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT WITH EXCEPTIONS TO THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, 1720 SANTA ROSA STREET (LLA 173- 03). (MANDEVILLE/DUNSMORE —30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving a lot line adjustment, with exceptions to the Subdivision Regulations, based on findings and subject to conditions. 2. CONSIDERATION OF THE CULTURAL.HERITAGE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO REMOVE PROPERTY AT 581 DANA STREET FROM LISTING OF "CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC RESOURCES" (ARC 167-03). (MANDEVILLE/KALKOWSKI - 10 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee, remove the property at 581 Dana Street from the listing of contributing historic properties. 4 i Council Agenda Tuesday, April 6, 2004 BUSINESS ITEMS 3. 2003 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT. (MANDEVILLE/CODRON — 30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, accept the 2003 General Plan Annual Report. 4. SUPPORT FOR LEGAL CHALLENGE TO THE "TRIPLE FLIP". (STATLER/LOWELL—30 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Attorney to include the City of San Luis Obispo as plaintiff, along with many other cities in the State, in a legal challenge to invalidate the preemption of the one-quarter cent local sales tax as part of the "Triple Flip." 5. PROPOSAL BY CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS TO PROVIDE A BASIC LEVEL OF SERVICE. (GEORGE/KISER— 15 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving a proposal fro Charter Communications to implement a "broadcast basic" level of service for customers in the City of San Luis Obispo. 6. PURCHASE OF 633 PALM STREET. (MCCLUSKEY — 15 MINUTES) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Authorize the purchase of property located at 633 Palm Street for$650,000. 2) Authorize preparation of a letter of friendly condemnation. 3) Transfer$670,000 from the Parking Fund appropriation for land acquisition in 2004-05 to 2003-04 to fund this property purchase and related costs. 4) Authorize the CAO to sign purchase documents and the deed. 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. 5