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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
Action Update
6:45 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION Council Hearing Room
990 Palm Street
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.95
Workers' Compensation Claim Re Michael R. Brennler
City Attomey.Lowell reported that the Closed Session was held, that Council
authorized settlement, and that there was no further reportable action.
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber
990 Palm Street
Present: Council Members John Ewan, Christine Mulholland,
Allen K. Settle, Mayor Dave Romero
Absent: Vice Mayor Schwartz
INTRODUCTIONS
Public Works Director McCluskey introduced the following new employees in the
Public Works Department. Gus Ahumada, Park Maintenance Worker 1; and Dario
Senor, Traffic Engineer.
Utilities Director Moss introduced the following new employees in the Utilities
Department. Dean Furukawa, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor; Joe Parent,
Water Treatment Plant Operator., Dion Holton, Water Distribution Systems
Operator.
Council Agenda Tucsday, May 4, 2004
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PRESENTATION
Mayor Romero presented a proclamation to Utilities Director Moss for Water
Awareness Month.
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.
Gary Fowler,SLO, stated that he would like to see the child care facility at the
Ludwick Center moved to another location so that the senior meal program can
use the kitchen facilities. He would like Council to dedicate part of the sales tax
revenue from Costco and Home Depot or a portion of the utility user's tax to
support a new senior center. He also expressed concern that no seniors were on
the Parks and Recreation Commission and, therefore, seniors are not properly
represented.
Bradley Horton, SLO, stated that he represents D.A.P.P.E.R., Differently Abed
Proud People Exercising Rights, an organization to raise awareness of the plight
of the homeless.
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, APRIL 20, 2004 REGULAR MEETING.
(REYNOLDS)
RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented.
ACTION: Approved. (4:0).
C2. THURSDAY NIGHT PROMOTIONS RULES AND REGULATIONS.. (CASH)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve recommended changes to the Downtown Association's
Rules and Regulations for Thursday Night Promotions.
ACTION: Approved. (4:0).
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C3. BUDGET AMENDMENT: DAMON GARCIA SPORTS FIELDS.
(MCCLUSKEYNAN BEVEREN)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve an increase in the construction budget for the
Damon-Garcia sports fields of $200,000. 2) Transfer $200,000 from completed
projects in the Capital Outlay Fund ($194,600) and Parkland Development Fund
($5,400) to fund the increase in the construction budget. 3) Transfer the remaining
balance from completed projects in the Capital Outlay Fund of $45,200 to the CIP
Reserve.
ACTION. Approved. (4:0).
C4. RODRIGUEZ ADOBE, SPECIFICATION NO. 99832. (MCCLUSKEY/MCGUIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for "Rodriguez Adobe",
Specification No. 99832. 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City
Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the
engineer's estimate of $280,000.
ACTION: Approved. (4:0).
C5. WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY (WRF) DISSOLVED AIR FLOTATION
THICKENER (DAFT) REPAIR, SPECIFICATION NO. 90461.
(MCCLUSKEY/MCGUIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for "Water Reclamation
Facility DAFT Repair", Specification No. 90461. 2) Authorize Staff to advertise for bids
and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest
responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of $130,000. 3) Approve transfer of
$163,000 from the Major Equipment Maintenance Account to the project account.
ACTION. Approved. (4:0).
C6. CONTRACT AWARD: DISPATCH CENTER UPGRADE DESIGN SERVICES.
(STATLER/SCHMIDT)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Award a contract to RRM Design Group (FIRM) in the amount
of $155,725 for Phase 1 design services to upgrade the police emergency dispatch
center; and authorize the City Administrative Officer to amend the contract for Phase 2
services by up to $110,000. 2) Appropriate $412,200 in grant funds recently awarded
to the City by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as follows based
on the approved workscope: $200,000 to the dispatch center upgrade project and
$212,200 to the radio system upgrade project.
ACTION. Item continued to the May 18, 2004 Council meeting.
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Action Update
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. FILM_ORDINANCE, REGULATIONS AND FILM APPLICATION FEE.
(LESAGE/FITZGERALD — 15 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) As recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission
and the Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC): a) Introduce an ordinance
establishing filming regulations within the City of San Luis Obispo. b) Adopt a
resolution approving regulations to implement the film ordinance and authorize the City
Administrative Officer to make minor administrative changes in the regulations as long
as they are intended to carry out the intent and purpose of these regulations and will
not have any significant policy impacts. c) Adopt a resolution establishing the filming
application fee at $70.00 for still photography and minor commercial filming ventures;
$100.00 for major commercial ventures and $30.00 for non-profit organizations and
include the fees in the City's Master Fee Schedule. 2) As recommended by the PCC,
do not require a fee for destination marketing organizations as defined in the ordinance.
ACTION: 1a) Ordinance No. 1448(2004 Series) introduced. 1b) Resolution No.
9559(2004 Series) adopted. 1c) Resolution No. 9560(2004 Series) adopted. 2)
Approved. (4:0).
2. APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION'S (ARC) ACTION
MODIFYING THE LOCATION OF PROPOSED PUBLIC ART FOR 12150 LOS
OSOS VALLEY ROAD, COAST BMWINISSAN (AP 148-01).
(MANDEVILLE/DUNSMORE —30 MINUTES)
ARC RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution, denying the appeal, upholding the
Architectural Review Commission's determination to relocate the proposed public art to
the corner of Los Osos Valley Road and Auto Park Way subject to findings and
conditions.
CAO RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution, upholding the appeal, and upholding
the Art Jury's recommendation to allow the public art at the proposed location in front of
the building subject to findings and conditions.
ACTION. Item continued to the June 1, 2004 Council meeting per the appellant's
request(4:0).
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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Action Update
Council Member Mulholland reported on the April 22nd Student Community
Liaison Committee meeting, the April 26th Cultural Heritage Committee meeting
and the April 28th Economic Vitality Corporation meeting.
Mayor Romero reported that he attended the Arbor Day celebration at Laguna
Lake Park.
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 Romero requested that Council direct staff to display in the rotunda
cabinet documents, plaques and awards in memory of former Mayor Ron Dunin
(memo on file in the City Clerk's Office). Staff directed to work with the estate to
secure the materials, coordinate their preservation with the Historical Museum,
and to rotate the display out within six months.
Mayor Romero requested that Council direct staff to find some simple ways to
quickly upgrade and improve the appearance of the area around the monument in
the commemorative grove at Laguna Lake Park that acknowledges former Mayor
Ron Dunin as its founder(memo on file in the City Clerk's Office). Staff also
directed to refer the matter of possible monument enhancement to the Parks and
Recreation Commission. Staff directed to recognize the role of Ron Dunin in
founding the commemorative grove in next year's Arbor Day festivities.
Mayor Romero requested that Council direct staff to remove the sap-dripping
cork oak tree in the City Hall parking lot and replace it with a more appropriate
species (memo on file in the City Clerk's Office). Staff directed to refer the matter
to the Tree Committee and follow the regular process for tree removal and
replacement.
Mayor Romero stated that citizens have expressed concern about the mosquito
population in the Laguna Lake area and the potentiality for West Nile virus. He
requested that Council direct staff to look into a mosquito abatement program at
Laguna Lake and consider removing the reeds around the periphery of the lake.
Staff directed to explore improving the natural habitat for mosquito predators
around the lake, to explore educating the neighborhood in mosquito abatement
measures, to look into the problem with reeds around the lake, and to encourage
the Board of Supervisors to provide more funding for mosquito abatement, since
this program falls under the County's purview.
A. ADJOURN.
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CITY O F SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
6:45 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION Council Hearing Room
990 Palm Street
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.95
Workers' Compensation Claim Re Michael R. Brennler
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. (MCCLUSKEY—5
MINUTES)
INTRODUCTION OF NEW UTILITIES EMPLOYEES. (MOSS — 5 MINUTES)
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PRESENTATION
PROCLAMATION FOR WATER AWARENESS MONTH. (MOSS/MUNDS 5
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.
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,APRIL 20, 2004 REGULAR MEETING.
(REYNOLDS)
RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented.
C2. THURSDAY NIGHT PROMOTIONS RULES AND REGULATIONS. (CASH)
RECOMMENDATION- Approve recommended changes to the Downtown Association's
Rules and Regulations for Thursday Night Promotions.
C3. BUDGET AMENDMENT:. -DAMON GARCIA SPORTS FIELDS.
(MCCLUSKEYNAN BEVEREN)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve an increase in the construction budget for the
Damon-Garcia sports fields of $200,000. 2) Transfer $200,000 from completed
projects in the Capital Outlay Fund ($194,600) and Parkland Development Fund
($5,400) to fund the increase in the construction budget. 3) Transfer the remaining
balance from completed projects in the Capital Outlay Fund of $45,200 to the CIP
Reserve.
C4. RODRIGUEZ ADOBE,SPECIFICATION NO. 99832. (MCCLUSKEY/MCGUIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for "Rodriguez Adobe",
Specification No. 99832, 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City
Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the
engineer's estimate of $280,000.
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C5. WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY (WRF) DISSOLVED AIR FLOTATION
THICKENER (DAFT) REPAIR, SPECIFICATION NO. 90461.
(MCCLUSKEY/MCGUIRE)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve plans and specifications for "Water Reclamation
Facility DAFT Repair", Specification No. 90461. 2) Authorize Staff to advertise for bids
and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest
responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of $130,000. 3) Approve transfer of
$163,000 from the Major Equipment Maintenance Account to the project account.
C6. CONTRACT AWARD: DISPATCH CENTER UPGRADE DESIGN SERVICES.
(STATLER/SCHMIDT)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Award a contract to FIRM Design Group (FIRM) in the amount
of $155,725 for Phase 1 design services to upgrade the police emergency dispatch
center; and authorize the City Administrative Officer to amend the contract for Phase 2
services by up to $110,000. 2) Appropriate $412,200 in grant funds recently awarded
to the City by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as follows based
on the approved workscope: $200,000 to the dispatch center upgrade project and
$212,200 to the radio system upgrade project.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. FILM ORDINANCE, REGULATIONS AND FILM APPLICATION FEE.
(LESAGE/FITZGERALD — 15 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) As recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission
and the Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC): a) Introduce an ordinance
establishing filming regulations within the City of San Luis Obispo. b) Adopt a
resolution approving regulations to implement the film ordinance and authorize the City
Administrative Officer to make minor administrative changes in the regulations as long
as they are intended to carry out the intent and purpose of these regulations and will
not have any significant policy impacts. c) Adopt a resolution establishing the filming
application fee at $70.00 for still photography and minor commercial filming ventures;
$100.00 for major commercial ventures and $30.00 for non-profit organizations and
include the fees in the City's Master Fee Schedule. 2) As recommended by the PCC,
do not require a fee for destination marketing organizations as defined in the ordinance.
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2. APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION'S (ARC) ACTION
MODIFYING THE LOCATION OF PROPOSED PUBLICART FOR 12150 LOS
OSOS VALLEY ROAD, COAST BMW/NISSAN (AP 148-01).
(MANDEVILLE/DUNSMORE —30 MINUTES)
ARC RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution, denying the appeal, upholding the
Architectural Review Commission's determination to relocate the proposed public art to
the corner of Los Osos Valley Road and Auto Park Way subject to findings and
conditions.
CAO RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution, upholding the appeal, and upholding
the Art Jury's recommendation to allow the public art at the proposed location in front of
the building subject to findings and conditions.
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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