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21 8. Requirements for species protection
9. Description of avoidance and minimization measures
10.Handout materials about the regulated species, its habitats, and species protection measures
11.Handout on the Declining Amphibian Task Force Fieldwork Code of Practices A City-supplied biologist will develop a program and present the biological resource training.
Notify the Engineer at least 7 calendar days before training session is necessary. All attendees must sign an attendance list.
Personnel who must complete biological resource training include laborers, tradesmen, material suppliers, equipment maintenance staff, supervisors, foremen, office staff, food vendors, and other workers who stay at the job site longer than 60 minutes. Required personnel must attend an initial training within 5 working days of their start date.
Follow-up trainings are required a minimum of once in every 12 month period following the initial training.
Replace Reserved in Section 14-6.05 with:
14-6.05 INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES AND TRASH REMOVAL
Section 14-6.05 includes specifications for the removal of invasive plant species and for the removal of trash.
14-6.05A Invasive Plant Species Removal
Remove invasive plant species along the corridor of San Luis Obispo Creek from “SLOCRK” Station 10+00 (the north side of the Madonna Road bridge) to “SLOCRK” Station 44+00 (approximately 50-feet north of the Marsh Street bridge). The width of the removal area is from top-of-bank to top-of-bank, and a 10-ft strip outside of the top of banks (finish grade or existing grade whichever is furthest).
Comply with the PLACs and the Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (HMMP), and the project Order of Work requirements. Comply with section 13-4.03E(3).
Contractor is responsible to prevent invasive species from resprouting for the duration of the plant establishment period. Herbicides may be used in compliance with the PLACs and HMMP.
Within 30 working days of contract award, submit an Invasive Plant Species Removal Plan including:
1. Individual species management techniques
2. Schedule
3. Personnel with applicators qualifications
Remove invasive plant species as listed below:
1. Castor Bean
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22 2. Cape Ivy
3. Giant Reed (Arundo)
4. Himalayan Blackberry
Comply with the removal methods and requirements of the PLACs and HMMP, and the following:
14-6.05A(1) Castor Bean Removal:
Wear gloves and clothing to prevent skin contact with the plant material. Remove the plants by any of the following methods: Hand pulling when the soils are such that the bulk of the root crown is removed; Weed wrenches for small to medium sized plants with a single stem; Shallow cultivation combined with the above. 14-6.05A(2) Cape Ivy Removal
Clear away plant material to gain visual and physical access to locations with cape ivy stems emerging from the ground. Roots and stems must be eased out of the ground using hand tools to loosen the soil.
Removed cape ivy must be placed in or on plastic and removed from the area. Mowing is not allowed.
14-6.05A(3) Giant Reed (Arundo) Removal
Hand pulling may be used when the method will remove all rhizome material. Typically, this is in loose soils and after rains and with plants less six feet in height. In all areas, plants may be dug up using hand tools. In dewatered areas, plants may be removed using mechanized equipment.,
14-6.05A(4) Himalayan Blackberry Removal
Within dewatered areas, Himalayan blackberry plants may be trimmed back by tractormounted mowers. In all areas, Himalayan blackberry plants may be trimmed with handheld tools. The preferred time for trimming is when plants begin to flower. 14-6.05A(5) Disposal of Invasive Plant Material
All invasive plant material must be removed from the site and disposed of in accordance with the HMMP and PLACs. Removed invasive plant material must be in bags or covered enclosures at all times until disposed of. Cape ivy tissues must not be put through a chipper. Arundo may be put through a chipper to reduce the material.
The removed invasive plant material must be taken to a landfill and disposed of as waste.
Do not dispose of the material as green waste or for compost. 14-6.05B Trash Removal
Comply with the PLACs and Order of Work requirements. Comply with all requirements for removal of Contractor generated trash and debris.
Remove existing trash and manmade debris from the following areas: the area described for invasive plant removal; the area between San Luis Obispo Creek and the Caltrans
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23 right of way fence from “SLOCRK” Station 14+00 to “SLOCRK” Station 35+00; and the Matthews Open Space (APN 002-482-026).
Existing trash that must be removed is all debris with any dimension larger than 4-inches and visible from the surface during the construction process. Below top of creek bank, debris removal must be by hand, except in earthwork areas or other dewatered areas requiring construction equipment to be in the creek corridor.
Dispose of all trash and debris in a permitted landfill or solid waste disposal site. 14-6.05C Payment
Bid items Remove Invasive Plant Species and Remove Existing Trash and Debris are paid by lump sum.
Replace Reserved in Section 14-6.06 with:
14-6.06 INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL
Section 14-6.06 includes specifications for preventing the introduction and spread of invasive species to and from the job site.
Comply with Section 13-4.03E(3).
At least 2 working days before using vehicles and equipment on the job site, submit a signed statement that the vehicles and equipment have been cleaned of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, and other such debris that may introduce or spread invasive species.
The statement must include:
1. List of the vehicles and equipment with identifying numbers
2. Date of cleaning for each vehicle and piece of equipment
3. Description of the cleaning process
4. Measures to be taken to ensure the vehicles and equipment remain clean until operation at the job site
5. Verification that the equipment has not been operated in waters known to be infested by aquatic invasive species
Update the list of vehicles and equipment as needed.
Clean the following vehicles and equipment before operation at the job site:
1. Excavators
2. Loaders
3. Graders
4. Haul trucks
5. Water trucks
6. Cranes
7. Tractors
8. Trailers
9. Dump trucks
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24 10.Waders
Do not clean vehicles, equipment, or tools at locations near sensitive habitat or waterways at the job site. Clean vehicles and equipment every time before it enters or leaves a sensitive habitat.
Implement the following protection measures:
1. Before entering or exiting the job site and staging areas, pressure wash your vehicles and equipment:
1.1.At a temperature of 140 degrees F
1.2.With a minimum nozzle pressure of 2,500 psi
1.3.With a minimum fan tip angle of 45 degrees
2. Thoroughly scrub personal work equipment and tools, such as boots, waders, hand tools, and any other equipment used in water at the job site, using a stiff-bristled brush to remove any organisms. Decontaminate the equipment by one of the following methods:
2.1.Immerse the equipment in water at a temperature of 140 degrees F for at least 5 minutes. If necessary, weigh down the equipment to keep it immersed in the water.
2.2.Freeze the equipment to a temperature of 32 degrees F or colder for at least 8 hours.
2.3.Thoroughly dry the equipment in a weed-free area for at least 48 hours.
3. Clean personal work equipment, and tools over drip pans or containment mats at the job site. Collect and contain the wastewater. Dispose of the wastewater at a waste management facility.
Replace Reserved in Section 14-7.04 PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES MITIGATION with:
Section 14-7.04 includes specifications for coordinating and working with a paleontological resources mitigation team provided by the City.
Contractor is responsible to meet all requirements and mitigation measures outlined in the Excavation and Monitoring Plan. Coordinate with City-supplied archaeologist if any paleontological resources are identified.
Replace the 2nd paragraph of Section 14-8.02 NOISE CONTROL with:
Noise from job site activities between the hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. must conform to the requirements of City issued Night Work Permit.
Add to Section 14-9.02 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL, General:
The City has obtained an annual permit for construction from the Air Pollution Control District (APCD). The annual APCD permit and construction log files are located on the City’s website:
http://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/public-works/documentsonline/construction-documents
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25 You are required to comply with the APCD permit including all notification and construction logs using the appropriate equipment. Provide training to all workers in the construction area.
You must comply with section 77-1 of the City Standard Specifications.
The US EPA has established the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). Under the Health & Safety Code § 39658(b)(1), your demolition and rehabilitation activities must comply with 40 CFR 61, Subpart M (National Emission Standard for Asbestos).
Asbestos survey and sampling has been performed as provided in the Supplemental Project Information. Perform asbestos testing if needed before demolition.
You must notify the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) of your demolition activities even if the activities will not disturb asbestos-containing material.
You may obtain the notification form, submittal instructions, and other information from:
https://www.slocleanair.org/rules-regulations/asbestos.php Instead of the 10 working days specified at the website, submit a notification form to the San Luis Obispo County APCD at least 15 working days before starting demolition or rehabilitation activities.
If you discover unanticipated asbestos-containing material during the demolition or rehabilitation activities, immediately stop work in that area and notify the Engineer. Do not resume work in the area until authorized.
Notify the San Luis Obispo County APCD of a change to your demolition or rehabilitation activities, including a revised work plan or the discovery of unanticipated asbestoscontaining materials, within 2 working days of the change or discovery.
Add Section 14-9.02A AIR POLLUTION CONTROL, Submittals:
Submit a copy of the APCD notification forms and necessary attachments as informational submittals before starting excavation, demolition, or rehabilitation activities.
Add Section 14-9.02B AIR POLLUTION CONTROL, Construction:
Where contamination is encountered, you are responsible to:
1. monitor
2. record
3. report
H2S and Hydrocarbon FID readings taken every hour during work in the contamination zone or as directed by the Engineer.
Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be used.
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26 Add Section 14-9.02C AIR POLLUTION CONTROL, Payment:
Full compensation for APCD Permit compliance and applicable engineering standards is included in the payment for the listed bid item. Compensation for APCD Permit Compliance includes the following:
1. Minimum two (2) week notification to APCD before planned excavation
2. A project description submitted to City and APCD for approval, including:
a. Specific work zone boundary where public access is restricted, b. Estimated volume to be excavated,
c. Location of nearest residence, business, and schools, d. A project specific Site Health and Safety Plan,
e. Starting date, project finish date, and operating hours (for hazardous materials excavations)
f. Preparation of a Monitoring, Recordkeeping and Reporting Plan (MRRP), g. Completion of a screening health risk assessment for toxic air pollutants associated with the excavation, and project related APCD fee payments.
3. All On-site contaminated soils monitoring needed during hazardous materials excavation.
Payment for asbestos testing is included in the payment for Bridge Removal and Building Removal. If asbestos is found, removal and disposal will be paid by change order work.
Replace at least once a week in the 2nd sentence of the 3rd paragraph of Section 14-10.01 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING, GENERAL with:
daily
Add to Section 14-11.01 HAZARDOUS WASTE AND CONTAMINATION, GENERAL:
Contaminated soil within the grading limits of the project must not remain at the finished grade surface at the completion of grading activities. If contaminated soil is determined to exist at the finished grade surface, then over-excavate to a depth of 6-inches and place topsoil to achieve finish grade.
Add Section 14-11.01A(1) GENERAL, Health And Safety Plan - Contamination Site Information:
There is a potential of soil contamination in the work area. Known areas of soil and groundwater contamination are shown in the following tables, as identified by the Report of Findings Supplemental Soil Assessment Activities, Mid-Higuera Bypass included in the Supplemental Project Information.
Site Location Prior or Current Use
Matthews Open Space Industrial use
Listed below are the highest known contamination and type of contamination.
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27 Site Location Contaminate
Matthews Open Space Lead
Matthews Open Space Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) Add to Section 14-11.01 HAZARDOUS WASTE AND CONTAMINATION:
14-11.01B Excavation, Monitoring, and Transportation Plan Submit an Excavation, Monitoring, and Transportation Plan for the excavation, containerizing, storage, transportation, and disposal of Type Z-2, Type COM, and TypeCM material. Submit the plan at least 20 working days before beginning construction for review and authorization.
The Excavation and Transportation Plan must comply with:
1. DTSC regulations
2. Cal/OSHA regulations
The Excavation, Monitoring, and Transportation Plan must include:
1. Excavation schedule by location and date for Type Z-2, Type COM, and Type CM material
2. Type of U.S. DOT-approved, leak proof storage containers, security measures, and secondary containment
3. Dust control measures
4. Methods and procedures for collecting and segregating Type Z-2, Type COM, and Type CM material from non-contaminated material
5. Transportation and disposal schedule, equipment, and routes
6. Method for preventing spills and tracking material onto public roads
7. Truck waiting and staging areas
8. Traffic control and loading procedures
9. Decontamination and inspection of vehicles before leaving the loading area
10.Identification of facility for disposal of Type Z-2, Type COM, and Type CM material
11.Example of bill of lading to be carried by trucks transporting Type Z-2, Type COM, and Type CM. The bill of lading must include:
11.1. US Department of Transportation description, including shipping name
11.2. Hazard class
11.3. Identification number
11.4. Handling codes
11.5. Quantity of material
11.6. Volume of material
12.Use of hazardous waste manifests for Type Z-2 material
13.Identification of the hazardous waste transporter that will be used for Type Z-2 material. Transporter must be registered with the DTSC to transport hazardous waste and have completed the California Highway Patrol’s Basic Inspection of Terminals Program with a satisfactory rating.
14.Spill Contingency Plan for Type Z-2, Type COM, and Type CM material
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28 If revisions are required, as determined by the Engineer, revise and resubmit the plan within 5 working days of receipt of the Engineer’s comments and allow 5 working days for the Engineer to review the revisions.
14-11.01C Sampling and Analysis Plan
Submit a draft Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) for testing of Type Z-2, COM, and CM materials for review by the Engineer, for the waste generated from each of the identified areas of Type Z-2, COM, and Type CM material. Submit the SAP at least 45 working days before beginning excavation work. The purpose of the SAP is to ensure collection of valid and defensible waste characterization data to determine proper disposal of Type Z-2, COM, and CM materials.
The SAP must:
1. Identify the areas, containers, and stockpiles to be sampled
2. Identify the number, depth, and location of samples to be collected and analyzed in containers, and stockpiles
3. Specify the frequency of sampling
4. Describe the sampling methodology, analytical parameters and methods, and detection limits
5. Describe the management of decontamination water
6. List criteria for characterization of the Type CM, COM, and Type Z-2 material generated from excavation by Type from each area for use in determining whether the waste is designated waste, non-RCRA (California) hazardous waste, or RCRA hazardous waste and the disposal options (e.g., CA Class II or CA Class I)
7. Include analysis for the constituents previously analyzed in the Report of Findings Supplemental Soil Assessment Activities, Mid-Higuera Bypass as included in the Supplemental Project Information.
8. Meet the requirements for the design and development of the sampling plan, statistical analysis, and reporting of test results contained in USEPA, "Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods " (SW-846), Volume II: Field Manual, Chapter Nine, Section 9.1
9. Meet the requirements of the disposal facility accepting the waste materials
10.Be prepared, sealed and signed by a California Professional Geologist or Registered Civil Engineer with five or more years of experience in hazardous waste investigations and remediation.
11.Follow U.S EPA and DTSC Hazardous Waste sampling protocols and analytical methods
12.Include:
12.1. Data quality objectives
12.2. Description of activities to be performed
12.3. Rationale for proposed number of samples, locations, and analytical tests
12.4. Sampling methodology
12.4.1. Step-by-step standard sampling protocol (with appropriate equipment) for samples
12.4.2. Special collection and analytical methods to prevent the loss of volatile and unstable compounds
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29 12.4.3. Type and size of sample containers and the method of preservation for each matrix and analysis
12.4.4. Appropriate packaging, labeling, marking, storing, and shipping methods
12.4.5. Discussion of field documentation such as sample identification, labeling, field logs and chain of custody
12.5. Recording of geologic observations of material removed during excavation in the field log during sample collection. Include descriptions of soil and sediment characteristics and changes and indications of contamination such as staining
12.6. Sample handling procedures:
12.6.1. Samples must be collected and transported in a container appropriate for the analytical methods to be run under proper chain of custody to an approved laboratory within 24 hours after collection
12.6.2. Samples must be analyzed within the holding times specified in SW846 by a laboratory certified by the SWRCB ELAP for each analysis run
12.7. Decontamination of reusable equipment
12.8. Methodology for managing and disposing of investigation derived wastes (IDW): generated rinseate, water, and drill cuttings must be containerized in watertight containers, sealed, labeled, and stored onsite while awaiting analytical results to determine appropriate disposition.
12.9. Name and address of the SWRCB ELAP certified laboratory to be used
12.10. Laboratory and field Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures:
12.10.1. The Quality Assurance Samples (i.e., duplicates, travel blanks, equipment blanks, field blanks) must be collected and analyzed for the same constituents as the associated samples
12.10.2. The Quality Assurance samples must be labeled in a similar fashion as the property samples. Do not identify these samples as QA/QC samples to the analytical laboratory.
12.10.3. Laboratory data validation shall include a Tier 1A/1B laboratory data validation procedure as an attachment to the draft and final SQR. The laboratory data validation shall be performed in conformance with EPA Region IX Data Validation Guidance and submitted as a report as an appendix. A checklist is not a substitute for a Data Validation Report.
12.11. Statistical Analysis of the sample data in accordance with USEPA SW-846 Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste
12.12. Procedures for prevention of cross contamination The Engineer has 20 working days to review the SAP. If revisions are required, as determined by the Engineer, revise and resubmit the SAP within 15 working days of receipt of the Engineer's comments. The Engineer has 15 working days to review the revisions. Prepare a final SAP that incorporates comments by the Engineer within 5 working days after receipt of comments by the Engineer. Submit four copies of the final approved SAP.
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30 14-11.01D Sampling and Analysis Reports
The Sampling and Analysis Reports must document activities performed and collection and analysis of samples per the SAP. The Sampling and Analysis Reports must include:
1. Data summary tables of analytical results
2. Laboratory data sheets, and data validation report
3. Statistical analysis of sample data
4. Recommended disposal options for all waste types
The Sampling and Analysis Reports must be submitted no more than 30 working days after generation of Type CM, COM, and Z-2 materials (for each phase of the excavation progress if necessary).
14-11.01E Material Management Report
Submit the Z-2, COM, and CM Material Management Report within 20 working days after the last of the Type Z-2, Type COM, and Type CM material has been transported off the job site. Amend the report as needed to address the Engineer’s comments.
Include:
1. Volume of waste disposed in each classification
2. Volume of waste disposed at each facility based on the classifications
3. Identification of excavation and source locations of all Type Z-2, Type COM, and Type CM generated
4. Volume of Type Z-2, Type COM, and Type CM material generated from each excavation location
5. Final disposition of the Type Z-2, Type COM, and Type CM material
6. Disposal documentation with dates of individual shipments, copies of manifests and bills of lading
The final report must be sealed and signed by an individual with waste characterization experience and who is either registered as a civil engineer in the State or as a professional geologist in the State. Submit the final report within 15 working days of receipt of the Engineer's comments on the draft report.
Replace Section 14-11.08A MATERIAL CONTAINING HAZARDOUS WASTE CONCENTRATIONS OF AERIALLY DEPOSITED LEAD, General with:
Section 14-11.08 includes specifications for hazardous waste management while excavating, transporting, and disposing of material containing hazardous waste concentrations of lead.
Excavate and dispose of material containing lead under the rules and regulations of the following agencies:
1. US EPA
2. California Environmental Protection Agency
3. CDPH
4. Cal/OSHA
5. California Department of Recycling and Recovery
6. California Air Resources Board
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31 7. California Department of Toxic Substances Control
8. California RWQCB, Region 3, Central Coast
9. San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District Add to Section 14-11.08B MATERIAL CONTAINING HAZARDOUS WASTE CONCENTRATIONS OF AERIALLY DEPOSITED LEAD, Definitions:
Type COM: Regulated material that must be disposed of at an appropriately permitted CA Class II or CA Class III disposal facility. Type COM material has average ADL concentrations less than 5.0 mg/L soluble lead and more than 80 mg/kg total lead but not exceeding 320 mg/kg total lead. The soluble lead is tested using the California Waste Extraction Test.
Add to Section 14-11.08C MATERIAL CONTAINING HAZARDOUS WASTE CONCENTRATIONS OF AERIALLY DEPOSITED LEAD, Site Conditions:
Type Z-2 and Type COM material exists at the Matthews Open Space (APN 002-482- 026).
Replace Section 14-11.08D(2) MATERIAL CONTAINING HAZARDOUS WASTE CONCENTRATIONS OF AERIALLY DEPOSITED LEAD, Excavation and Transportation Plan with:
Comply with Section 14-11.01B.
Add Section 14-11.08D(5) MATERIAL CONTAINING HAZARDOUS WASTE CONCENTRATIONS OF AERIALLY DEPOSITED LEAD, Disposal Documentation:
14-11.08D(5) Disposal Documentation
Submit documentation from receiving landfills confirming appropriate disposal within 5 working days of transporting Type Z-2 or COM material from the project.
Replace Reserved in Section 14-11.08G MATERIAL CONTAINING HAZARDOUS WASTE CONCENTRATIONS OF AERIALLY DEPOSITED LEAD, Material Management with:
Do not start excavation of Type Z-2 or COM material until the Health and Safety Plan, Sampling and Analysis Plan, and Excavation, Monitoring, and Transportation Plan have been authorized.
Transfer Type Z-2 and COM material directly from the excavation to containers or trucks for transportation to the disposal facility. Do not stockpile Type Z-2 or COM material.
Prevent the flow of surface water runoff from entering the Type Z-2 or COM excavation areas.
Add to Section 14-11.08I MATERIAL CONTAINING HAZARDOUS WASTE CONCENTRATIONS OF AERIALLY DEPOSITED LEAD, Material Transportation:
Transport excavated Type Z-2 material using:
1. Hazardous waste manifest
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32 2. Hazardous waste transporter with a current DTSC registration certificate and CA Highway Patrol (CHP) Basic Inspection of Terminals (BIT) Program with a satisfactory rating.
Add to Section 14-11.08J MATERIAL CONTAINING HAZARDOUS WASTE CONCENTRATIONS OF AERIALLY DEPOSITED LEAD, Disposal:
Collect and dispose of used non-reusable protective equipment at an appropriately permitted disposal facility.
Replace Reserved in Section 14-11.10 NATURALLY OCCURRING ASBESTOS with:
Naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) is not anticipated on the job site. If NOA is encountered on the job site, it must be tested, monitored, and disposed of in accordance with the City’s APCD Permit To Operate (Appendix H of the City Standard Specifications).
Testing, monitoring, and disposal of unanticipated NOA will be paid by contract change order.
Replace Reserved in Section 14-11.11 DEPARTMENT GENERATED CONTAMINATED SOIL with:
14-11.11A General
Section 14-11.11 includes specifications for handling, stockpiling, transporting, and disposing of Department-generated hydrocarbon contaminated soil. Excavate and dispose of contaminated soil under the rules and regulations of the following agencies:
1. US EPA
2. California Environmental Protection Agency
3. CDPH
4. Cal/OSHA
5. California Department of Recycling and Recovery
6. California air Resources Board
7. California Department of Toxic Substances Control
8. California RWQCB, Region 3, Central Coast
9. San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District Laboratories used to perform chemical analysis must be certified by the SWRCB Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) for all analysis to be performed. 14-11.11B Definitions
Type CM: Excavation material containing hydrocarbons requiring special handling and disposal at an appropriately permitted disposal facility. Concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) constituents are greater than or equal to San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board Environmental Screening Levels (SFB RWQCB ESLs) and are below hazardous waste disposal criteria.
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33 14-11.11C Site Conditions
Concentration data and sample location maps are included in the Report of Findings Supplemental Soil Assessment Activities, Mid-Higuera Bypass as included in the Supplemental Project Information..
14-11.11D Submittals
14-11.11D(1) General
Not Used
14-11.11D(2) Excavation, Monitoring, and Transportation Plan Comply with Section 14-11.01B.
14-11.11D(3) Disposal Documentation
Submit documentation of proper disposal from the receiving disposal facility within 5 working days of Type CM material transport from the job site. 14-11.11DE Excavation
Do not start excavation of CM material until the Health and Safety Plan, Sampling and Analysis Plan, and Excavation, Monitoring, and Transportation Plan have been authorized.
Transfer Type CM directly from the excavation to a storage container approved for transport of contaminated material by the US DOT. Do not stockpile Type CM material.
Prevent the flow of surface water runoff from entering the Type CM excavation areas. 14-11.11F Transportation
Before traveling on public roads, remove loose and extraneous material from surfaces outside the cargo areas of the transport vehicles. Place tarpaulins or other cover over the cargo as described in the authorized excavation and transportation plan. You are responsible for costs due to spillage of Type CM material during transport. 14-11.11G Disposal
Transport and dispose of Type CM material under federal and state laws and regulations and county and municipal ordinances and regulations.
Collect and dispose of used non-reusable protective equipment at an appropriately permitted disposal facility.
You are responsible for identifying the appropriately permitted landfill to receive the material and for all associated trucking and disposal costs. The City does not pay for additional sampling and analysis required by the receiving landfill.
Replace the first paragraph of Section 14-11.13A DISTURBANCE OF EXISTING PAINT SYSTEMS ON BRIDGES, General with:
Section 14-11.13 includes specifications relating to the disturbance of an existing paint system on a bridge. The existing paint system on Bridge No. 49C0381 will be disturbed as part of the work activities. The paint system contains lead.
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34 Replace Reserved in Section 14-11.13B(3), DISTURBANCE OF EXISTING PAINT SYSTEMS ON BRIDGES, Air Monitoring Reports with:
Air monitoring reports, including test results for samples taken after corrective action, must be prepared by the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)and submitted:
1. Orally within 48 hours after sampling
2. As an informational submittal within 5 working days after sampling Air monitoring reports must include:
1.Date and location of sample collection, sample number, Contract number, bridge number, name of the structure, and District-County-Route-Post Mile
2.Name and address of the certified laboratory that performed the analyses
3.Chain of custody documentation
4.List of emission control measures in place when air samples were taken
5.Air sample results compared to the appropriate permissible exposure limit (PEL)
6.Corrective action recommended by the CIH to ensure exposure to airborne metals outside containment systems and work areas is within specified limits
7.Signature of the CIH who reviewed the data and made recommendations Replace Reserved in Section 14-11.13B(4) DISTURBANCE OF EXISTING PAINT SYSTEMS ON BRIDGES, Soil Sampling Results for Debris Containment Verification with:
Submit test results of soil analyses verifying debris containment, including results for soil samples taken after corrective action:
1.Orally within 48 hours after sampling
2.As an informational submittal within 5 working days after sampling Soil sampling results must include:
1.Date and location of sample collection, sample number, Contract number, bridge number, name of the structure, and District-County-Route-Post Mile
2.Concentrations of heavy metals expressed in mg/kg and mg/L
3.Name and address of the certified laboratory that performed the analyses
4.Chain-of-custody documentation
Replace Reserved in Section 14-11.13D DISTURBANCE OF EXISTING PAINT SYSTEMS ON BRIDGES, Work Area Monitoring with:
14-11.13D(1) General
Monitor the ambient air and soil in and around the work area to verify the effectiveness of the containment system. Work area monitoring includes:
1.Collecting, analyzing, and reporting air and soil test results
2.Recommending corrective action whenever specified air or soil concentrations are exceeded
Collect air and soil samples at locations designated by the Engineer. 14-11.13D(2) Air Monitoring
Air monitoring must be performed under the direction of a CIH.
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35 Collect and analyze air samples to detect lead under the NIOSH Method 7082 using a detection limit of at least 0.05 µg/m3. Collect and analyze air samples to detect other metals under NIOSH Method 7300 using a detection limit of at least 1 percent of the appropriate PEL specified by Cal/OSHA. You may use alternative methods of sampling and analysis with equivalent detection limits.
Concentrations of airborne metals outside containment systems and work areas must not exceed any of the following:
1. Average of 1.5 µg/m3 of air per day and 0.15 µg/m3 per day on a rolling 90 calendar day basis. Calculate the average daily concentrations based on accumulated monitoring data and projections based on monitoring trends for the next 90 calendar days or to the end of the work subject to the lead compliance plan if less than the specified averaging period.
2. 10 percent of the action level specified for lead by 8 CA Code of Regs §1532.1.
3. 10 percent of the appropriate PELs specified for other metals by Cal/OSHA.
Collect air samples daily during work activities that disturb the existing paint system. Air samples must be analyzed within 48 hours by a facility accredited by the Environmental Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program of the American Industrial Hygiene Association.
If concentrations of airborne metals exceed allowable levels, modify the containment system or work activities to prevent further release of metals. If the CIH recommends corrective action, collect and analyze additional samples after implementing the corrective action unless ordered otherwise.
14-11.13D(3) Soil Sampling for Debris Containment
Collect 4 soil samples before starting work and collect 4 soil samples within 36 hours after cleaning existing steel. A soil sample consists of 5 plugs, each 3/4 inch in diameter and 1/2 inch deep, taken at each corner and center of a 1 sq yd area. Analyze soil samples for:
1. Total lead by US EPA Method 6010B or US EPA Method 7000 series
2. Soluble lead by California Waste Extraction Test (CA WET) The laboratory that analyzes the samples must be certified by the SWRCB's ELAP for all analyses to be performed.
Concentrations of heavy metals in the work area's soil must not increase when the existing paint system is disturbed. If soil sampling shows an increase in the concentrations of heavy metals after completing the work:
1. Clean the affected area
2. Resample until soil sampling and testing shows concentrations of heavy metals less than or equal to the concentrations collected before the start of work Add to the end of the 1st paragraph of Section 14-11.13F DISTURBANCE OF EXISTING PAINT SYSTEMS ON BRIDGES, Debris Waste Characterization:
This waste characterization testing must include:
1. Total lead by US EPA Method 6010B
2. Soluble lead by California Waste Extraction Test (CA WET)
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36 3. Soluble lead by Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) Add to the beginning of Section 14-11.13G(2) DISTURBANCE OF EXISTING PAINT SYSTEMS ON BRIDGES, Debris Transport and Disposal, Hazardous Waste Debris:
After the Engineer accepts the waste characterization test results, dispose of the debris:
1. Within 30 working days after accumulating 220 lb of debris
2. At a DTSC-permitted Class I facility located in California Make all arrangements with the operator of the disposal facility.
If less than 220 lb of hazardous waste is generated in total, dispose of it within 30 working days after the start of the accumulation of the debris. 15 EXISTING FACILITIES
Delete the 7th paragraph of Section 15-1.03B CONSTRUCTION, Removing Concrete.
Add to the end of Section 15-1.03C, Salvaging Facilities:
Provide a minimum 72 hours notice to Bobby Browning, City’s Bridge Specialist, before removing or disassembling the Bailey Bridge superstructure. Do not remove or disassemble the Bailey Bridge without City’s Bridge Specialist on site. Catalog and package the disassembled bridge, including superstructure, decking, bearings, railings, etc., as directed by City’s Bridge Specialist or the Engineer.
Contractor is responsible for offloading and stockpiling the materials at the Corporation yard as directed by the City Bridge Specialist.
At least 5 business days before hauling the material to the salvaged material stockpile location, notify the City Bridge Specialist.
Bobby Browning
Telephone: (805)783-7854
Email: [email protected]
The stockpile location is:
City Corporation Yard
25 Prado Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Replace Reserved in Section 15-1.03E EXISTING FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, with:
15-1.03E Remove Existing Building
Remove all components of existing buildings designated for removal, including:
1. Above-ground structure
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37 2. Below-ground foundation
3. Interior facilities
4. Utility connections
Comply with the requirements of the Building Permit.
15-1.03E(1) Utility Connections
All utility and services to the existing building must be disconnected and capped or otherwise permanently closed. Expose and identify all utility or service connections prior to any removals. Provide submittal of proposed utility abandonment and disconnections at least 5 working days prior to the removal or abandonment.
Provide record drawings of the utility disconnections and abandonment. 15-1.03E(2) Payment
Bid item Remove Building is paid by lump sum, and includes all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals to complete the work.
16 TEMPORARY FACILITIES
Add to Section 16-2.03A(1) HIGH VISIBILITY FENCES, Summary:
High visibility fence must:
1. Be installed as the first order of work
2. Remain in place
3. Be continually maintained
4. Be removed as the last item of contract work, excluding the plant establishment period.
Add to Section 16-2.03C HIGH VISIBILITY FENCES, Construction:
Install high visibility fences as shown on the drawings and as directed by the Engineer.
Replace Reserved in Section 16-3 with:
16-3 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ACCESS
16-3.01 GENERAL
Section 16-3 includes specifications for constructing and removing temporary construction access across San Luis Obispo Creek and restoring creek bed and banks to original condition. Temporary structure must comply with Section 48-7 of these special provisions.
Grading of the creek banks must comply with Section 19. All work performed on the storm drain must comply with Section 71 and Section 77.
16-3.01B Definitions
Not used
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38 16-3.01C Submittals
16-3.01C(1) Temporary Construction Access Plan
Within 30 calendar days of Contract award, submit 3 copies of the Temporary Construction Access Plan (TCAP). The TCAP must include:
1. Installation and removal process, including equipment and access locations.
2. Plan showing location of construction access, including layouts, cross sections, and elevations.
3. Materials proposed for use.
4. Provisions for maintaining operation of the existing storm drain.
If revisions are required, the Engineer notifies you of the date when the review stopped and provides comments. Submit a revised TCAP within 15 working days of receiving the comments. The Department’s review resumes when a complete TCAP has been resubmitted.
Submit an electronic copy on a read-only CD, DVD, or other Engineer-authorized data storage device and 4 printed copies of the authorized TCAP.
If the RWQCB or other regulatory agency requires review of the authorized TCAP, the Engineer submits it to the RWQCB for review and comment. If the Engineer orders changes to the TCAP based on the RWQCB's comments, submit a revised TCAP within 10 working days.
All submittals which include plans, specifications, and calculations must be sealed and signed by a civil engineer registered in the State.
16-3.01D Quality Assurance
Not used
16-3.02 MATERIALS
Materials placed below top of bank must be in accordance with Section 13-12. 16-3.03 CONSTRUCTION
16-3.03A General
Construction, use, and removal of the TCAP is restricted to the time period in the PLACs.
If the work cannot be completed during the initial restricted time period, remove TCAP, restore the creek to original flow condition, and reconstruct the TCAP the following year.
No work is allowed within the stream except during the restricted time period.
Do not use motorized equipment or vehicles in areas of flowing or standing water for the construction or removal of the TCAP in compliance with Section 13-4.03.
Remove vegetation to ground level and clear away debris.
Place temporary or permanent fill as allowed by PLACs and as specified in Section 14-6.
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39 16-303B Removal
When no longer required, remove all components of TCAP. Return the creek bed and banks to the original condition.
TCAP must be removed if project has a winter suspension and re-installed after winter suspension if needed for work.
Do not excavate the native creek bed material. Backfill ground disturbance below OHWM, including holes and depressions caused by the installation and removal of the TCAP, with gravel. Gravel must comply with Section 13-12.02A. Maintain the original line and grade of the creek bed.
DIVISION III EARTHWORK AND LANDSCAPE
17 GENERAL
Add Section 17-2.01A CLEARING AND GRUBBING, GENERAL, Definitions:
17-2.01A Definitions
Diameter at Breast Height (DBH): Measurement of tree trunk diameter approximately
4.5 feet above ground level. If a tree has multiple trunks starting at or below this level, then DBH is equal to the sum of all trunk diameters measured at approximately 4.5 feet above ground level.
Add to Section 17-2.03A CLEARING AND GRUBBING, CONSTRUCTION, General:
Tree removal is limited to September 1 through February 28 to avoid potential impacts to nesting birds unless a survey by a City-supplied biologist determines the absence of nesting birds.
Removal and trimming of Eucalyptus trees is limited to March 16 to September 14 to avoid potential impacts to monarch butterflies, unless a survey by a City-supplied biologist determines the absence of nesting birds and monarch butterflies.
Removal of tree stumps is not restricted by the dates listed above.
Replace the 4th paragraph in Section 17-2.03A CLEARING AND GRUBBING, CONSTRUCTION, General with:
Clear and grub vegetation only within the excavation and embankment slope lines and contour grading limits.
Replace the 2nd paragraph of Section 17-2.03B CONSTRUCTION, Clearing:
Prune trees under Section 20-3.01C(2).
Replace Section 17-2.03C CONSTRUCTION, Grubbing with:
17-2.03C Grubbing
Grub all construction areas to a depth necessary to remove all trees identified for removal, buried logs, and other objectionable material, except embankment areas where the grading plane is 2 feet or more above original ground.
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40 Where trees are shown on the drawings to be removed to existing ground, cut off trees and stumps not more than 1 foot above original ground. Stumps and roots below ground must remain unless approved by the Engineer.
In embankment areas where the grading plane is 2 feet or more above original ground, cut off trees, stumps, and roots not more than 1 foot above original ground, except remove trees, stumps, and roots completely where work includes any of the following:
1. Bridge construction
2. Subdrainage trench excavation
Replace Section 17-2.04 CLEARING AND GRUBBING, Payment with:
Payment for Remove Tree is per the DBH shown on the drawings or as measured in the field by a City representative.
Payment for Clearing and Grubbing includes removal of trees less than 8-inches DBH. 19 EARTHWORK
Replace the 2nd paragraph in Section 19-1.01A GENERAL, Summary with:
Performing earthwork activities includes removal of unsuitable material and buried manmade objects.
Add to Section 19-1.03A CONSTRUCTION, General:
All backfill within the San Luis Obispo Creek bed must be native creek bed material or gravel in compliance with Section 13-12.02A.
All backfill within the San Luis Obispo Creek banks must be native creek bank material.
Replace the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th paragraph of Section 19-2.03B ROADWAY EXCAVATION-CONSTRUCTION, Surplus Material with:
Dispose of surplus material in an approved manner. Ensure enough material is available to complete the embankments before disposing of it.
Replace the numbered list in Section 19-2.04 ROADWAY EXCAVATION-PAYMENT with:
1. Embankment construction unless a separate bid item for constructing embankments is shown on the Bid Item List
2. Local borrow excavation
Replace the 6th paragraph in Section 19-2.04 ROADWAY EXCAVATION-PAYMENT with:
The payment quantity for ditch excavation is the volume determined from average areas and the distances between them. If the nature of a particular operation make determining the quantities of ditch excavation based on average end areas impractical, the payment quantity is the volume determined using a method best suited to obtain an accurate quantity and approved by the Engineer.
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41 Add to the beginning of Section 19-3.03B(1) CONSTRUCTION, Structure Excavation, General:
For footings at locations with structure excavation (Type D), ground or surface water is expected to be encountered but seal course concrete is not needed.
Replace 1st sentence in the 6th paragraph in section 19-3.03B(4) CONSTRUCTION, Structure Excavation, Cofferdams with:
Remove cofferdams completely after completing substructure construction.
Add to section 19-3.04 PAYMENT:
Except at locations where seal course concrete is shown, structure excavation for footings at locations not shown as structure excavation (Type D) and where ground or surface water is encountered is paid for as structure excavation (Type D). 20 LANDSCAPE
Replace Reserved in Section 20-2.14 TEMPORARY IRRIGATION SYSTEMS with:
20-2.14 TEMPORARY IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
20-2.14A General
20-2.14A(1) Summary
Section 20-2.14 includes specifications for installing and removing temporary irrigation systems and applying water.
Connection to the City’s potable water distribution system is available through the new quick connect couplers installed as part of the work, and through an existing City-owned quick connect coupler located at Eto Park (APN 004-741-004). Contractor shall ensure that the temporary irrigation design and use shall not impact current irrigation at Eto Park.
If the designed system is found to negatively impact irrigation operations at Eto Park, it shall be revised and resubmitted such that it does not impact operations.
Contractor shall protect in place all existing irrigation facilities. 20-2.14A(2) Definitions
Not used.
20-2.01A(3) Submittals
20-2.01A(3)(a) Temporary Irrigation System Plan
At least 30 working days before installation, submit drawings and specifications showing the location, equipment, materials, and methods of construction including anchoring.
Allow 15 working days for the Engineer’s review.
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42 20-2.01A(3)(b) Watering Schedule
Submit a seasonal watering schedule for approval at least 10 working days before use of the temporary irrigation system.
Allow 5 working days for the Engineer’s review.
20-2.14A(4) Quality Assurance
Not used.
20-2.14B Materials
Materials must comply with Section 20-2.
Irrigation supply line must be UV resistant.
Prioritize use of drip or microspray irrigation systems. 20-2.14C Construction
Install the temporary irrigation system per the approved plan and apply water as required to conform with Section 20-4.
When temporary irrigation system is installed on grade, anchor all equipment to the ground surface every 10 feet min. at pipe joins, and at sprinkler locations. Use a commercially available pipe anchor system. Mainline piping shall be installed out of the creek high flow area.
The system must be installed to not interfere with traffic or other construction activity.
Relocation of the temporary irrigation system may be necessary as the work progresses.
Remove, store, and reconnect temporary irrigation components as necessary.
Unless authorized by the Engineer to have the temporary irrigation system to remain in place, remove components of the temporary irrigation system not more than 10 working days following the end of the three year plant establishment period.
Backfill holes, trenches, and any ground disturbance with topsoil under section 19-5.
Compact sufficiently to eliminate air pockets.
20-2.01D Payment
The City does not pay for the relocation of temporary irrigation system during work progress.
Payment for the three-year maintenance period shall include the cost of water to establish and maintain the plant material. The contractor shall set up an account with the city for the landscape meters shown on the plans.
Failure to maintain the landscape area as required for any quarter will cause the forfeiture of payment for that payment period.
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43 Payment includes removal of the temporary irrigation system.
Replace Section 20-3.01B(2)(b)(iv) GENERAL Cottonwood Cuttings with:
Cottonwood cuttings or container stock will be provided by the City. If directed by the Engineer, obtain additional cuttings from within the project area. Flag intended cuttings for approval by the Engineer prior to removal.
Cottonwood cuttings for planting in RSP must be:
1. 2.5 to 5.0-inches diameter at the base of the cutting
2. 7 to 10-feet long
Cottonwood cuttings for planting in soil must be:
1. 1.5 to 3.0-inches diameter at the base of the cutting
2. 3 to 5-feet long
All cuttings must be:
1. Reasonably straight
2. Cut with sharp equipment and clean cuts
3. Cut from live wood 2-7 years old with smooth bark which is not split or deeply furrowed
When taking cuttings, remove the apical bud (tip of the branch) plus at least several inches of the cutting. Cut the top at an angle and the bottom straight to identify the proper orientation when planting. Trim off all side branches so cutting is a single stem.
Store cuttings in an area that is dark, moist, and cool at all times.
Prior to planting, soak cuttings completely covered in water for 5-8 days. Do not let portions become exposed and sprout roots. Remove cuttings from the water prior to root emergence from the bark.
Replace Section 20-3.01C(2) PLANTING, Construction, Pruning with:
Prune the trees identified to be pruned on the Drawings and as approved by the Engineer.
Prune the minimum extent necessary to complete the work.
Provide a certified arborist to prune trees in compliance with American National Standard Institute:
1. ANSI A300 – Pruning Requirements
2. ANSI Z133.1 – Safety Requirements
Prune tree roots under Section 77-1.03A(2)(g).
Provide tree care compliant with the International Society of Arboriculture Best Management Practices.
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44 Replace Section 20-3.02C(3)(d)(iii) PLANTING WORK, Cottonwood Cuttings with:
Plant cottonwood cuttings immediately after grading operations are complete. Apply root stimulant in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Plant such that 3 to 5 bud scars are exposed above ground. If more than 5 bud scars are exposed, trim off the excess.
Backfill the plant holes with excavated material after planting. Distribute the excavated material evenly within the hole without clods, lumps, or air pockets. Compact the backfill such that the cutting cannot be easily removed from the soil.
Do not damage the cutting’s bark.
Cottonwood cuttings planted in soil:
1. Excavate planting holes for cottonwood cuttings perpendicular to the ground by using a steel bar, auger, post hole digger, or similar hand tool.
2. If rock or other hard material prohibits the excavation of the planting holes, excavate new holes and backfill the unused holes.
3. Plant the base of the cutting from 20 to 24-inches deep.
Cottonwood cuttings planted in RSP:
1. Plant the cuttings vertically in the RSP.
2. Plant the base of the cutting at least 12-inches below the bottom of the gravel filter.
Replace one year in the 2nd paragraph of Section 20-4.01A PLANT ESTABLISHMENT WORK, Summary with:
three years
Add to Section 20-4.01A PLANT ESTABLISHMENT WORK, Summary:
Plant establishment will be Type 1 plant establishment per the State Standard Specifications for three years.
Add to Section 20-4.03B PLANT ESTABLISHMENT WORK, Plant Growth Control:
Prevent invasive species from resprouting during plant establishment period. Remove any invasive species that have resprouted during the plant establishment period.
Replace one-year in the 2nd paragraph of Section 20-4.04 PLANT ESTABLISHMENT WORK, Payment with:
three-year
Add Section 20-5.02B(6) CREEK HABITAT BOULDERS:
Creek Habitat Boulders must comply with the requirements in the rock material requirements table in Section 72-2.02B.
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45 Creek Habitat Boulders must be rounded to sub-angular in shape with the dimension shown on the drawings.
The dimensions of individual boulders may vary from that shown on the drawings by 8- inches in any axis. For each size class, the combined boulders supplied must average the stated size for each axis.
Add Section 20-5.02C(5) CREEK HABITAT BOULDERS:
Placement of Creek Habitat Boulders must be Method A and comply with section 72-2.
Place Creek Habitat Boulders where shown on the drawings and arrange as directed by the Engineer. Place boulders partially buried and projecting above the streambed as indicated on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer. After placement is complete, place native stream bed material to the finished lines and grades and apply water to wash small fraction bed material into all voids.
21 EROSION CONTROL
Replace Section 21-2.02C(2) MATERIALS, Local Topsoil with:
Local topsoil must comply with the specifications for selected material in section 19 and consist of the excavated topsoil, including organic material and leaf litter. Local topsoil must be obtained from the excavation of the South Street Bypass and Bianchi Lane Bypass channels.
DIVISION V SURFACINGS AND PAVEMENTS
39 ASPHALT CONCRETE
Add Section 39-3.05:
39-3.05 REMOVE BASE AND SURFACING
39-3.05A General
Section 39-3.05 includes specifications for removing base and asphalt concrete surfacing. 39-3.05B Materials
Not Used
39-3.05C Construction
Where base and surfacing are described to be removed, remove base and surfacing to a depth of at least 6 inches below the grade of the existing surfacing.
Within areas that will not be paved as part of the work:
1. Remove base and surfacing to the depth required to remove all surfacing, or at least 6 inches below the grade of existing surfacing, whichever is greater.
2. Backfill resulting holes and depressions with embankment material in accordance with Section 19.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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46 39-3.05D Payment
Removal of base and surfacing is paid by the surface area measured along the surface.
DIVISION VI STRUCTURES
48 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
Replace Reserved in Section 48-7 with:
48-7 TEMPORARY BRIDGE
48-7.01 GENERAL
48-7.01A Summary
Section 48-7 includes specifications for constructing a temporary bridge for a detour on the project at the following locations:
• Location A: Near the north end of the project at the Matthews Open Space. This temporary bridge is for APN 002-482-017 use only. No construction access is allowed.
Location B: Bianchi Lane over San Luis Obispo Creek. This temporary bridge is optional and may be used for construction access in lieu of, and in the same location as, the existing Bianchi Lane Bridge.
APN 002-482-017 may not be used for construction access or storage of materials and equipment.
You must design, construct, and maintain a temporary bridge and roadway approaches that:
1. Is safe and adequate
2. ADA compliant
3. Provides the necessary rigidity
4. Supports the loads imposed
5. Produces a finished structure that conforms to the existing approaches
6. Meets AASHTO Greenbook standards for a design speed of 25 mph The temporary bridge at Location A may be in place only between April 15 and November 1 unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.
The contractor may elect to utilize the City-owned Bailey Bridge for the temporary structure. If City-owned Bailey Bridge is utilized, contractor must:
1. Have representative from Bailey Bridge inspect the existing condition of the bridge and provide written certification they are acceptable for use
2. Replace all members deemed not suitable for use by Bailey Bridge
3. Replace all connection hardware including bolts, washers, etc. with new materials
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47 4. Have representative from Bailey Bridge present during erection and removal; Bailey representative must certify that the bridge was erected correctly and is safe for passage.
5. Return the bridge to the City per Section 15-1.03C after use. 48-7.01B Definitions
Not Used.
48-7.01C Submittals
48-7.01C(1) General
Submit a certificate of compliance for each delivery of structural composite lumber used in a temporary structure.
Submit a letter of certification that certifies all components of the manufactured assemblies are used in compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
If requested (1) submit manufacturer's data for manufactured assemblies to verify manufacturer's recommendations or (2) perform tests demonstrating adequacy of the proposed assemblies.
Submit a letter of certification for all temporary structure members with field welded splices. The letter must certify that all welding and NDT, including visual inspection, comply with the Contract and the welding standard shown on the shop drawings. The letter must be signed by an engineer who is registered as a civil engineer in the State of California. Submit the letter before placing any concrete on the temporary structure being certified.
Submit a welding certification for temporary structure with previously welded splices. The certification must:
1. Itemize the testing and inspection methods used
2. Include tracking and identifying documents for previously welded members
3. Be signed by an engineer who is registered as a civil engineer in the State of California
4. Be submitted before erecting the members
48-7.01C(2) Shop Drawings
Submit shop drawings with supporting calculations for temporary structure including roadway approach horizontal and vertical alignment.
Shop drawings and calculations must be signed by an engineer who is registered as a civil engineer in the State of California.
Submit 6 sets of temporary structure drawings and 2 sets of design calculations. Include the following:
1. Details of erection and removal activities.
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48 2. Methods and sequences of erection and removal, including equipment.
3. Details for the stability of temporary structure during all stages of erection and removal activities.
4. Assumed soil bearing values for temporary structure footings.
5. Grade (E-value), species, and type of any structural composite lumber. Include manufacturer's tabulated working stress values for the lumber.
6. Grade and material properties of any structural steel, aluminum, or reinforced concrete used for members in the Temporary Bridge.
7. Design calculations including stresses and deflections in load carrying members.
8. Provisions for complying with temporary bracing requirements.
9. Welding standard used for welded members and welded connection (both shop and field welds).
48-7.01D Quality Control and Assurance
48-7.01D(1) Welding and Nondestructive Testing
Welding must comply with AWS D1.1 or other recognized welding standard except (1) for previously welded splices and (2) if fillet welds are used where load demands are 1,000 lb or less per inch for each 1/8 inch of fillet weld.
Perform NDT on splices made by field welding at the job site. You may use UT or RT.
Each field weld and any repair made to a previously welded splice must be tested. You must select locations for testing. The length of a splice weld where NDT is to be performed must be a cumulative weld length equal to 25 percent of the original splice weld length.
The cover pass must be ground smooth at test locations. Acceptance criteria must comply with the specifications for cyclically loaded nontubular connections subject to tensile stress in clause 6 of AWS D1.1. If repairs are required in a portion of the weld, perform additional NDT on the repaired sections. The NDT method chosen must be used for an entire splice evaluation, including any repairs.
For previously welded splices, you must determine and perform all necessary testing and inspection required to certify the ability of the temporary structure members to sustain the design stresses.
48-7.01D(2) Design Criteria
48-7.01D(2)(a) General
The Temporary Bridge must:
1. Fit with the area defined on the drawings.
2. Provide a traveled way width for one – 13’-7” minimum traffic lane.
3. Clear span the creek channel (Location A only).
4. Provide a minimum bridge barrier 32” tall with a TL-2 crash rating under AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) or NCHRP Report 350. Secured type K temporary railing or other approved system may be used.
5. Provide a non-slip surface for vehicles
6. Not encroach into the channel or into the protected tree areas shown.
7. Meet all PLAC requirements
8. Meet AASHTO Greenbook standards for a design speed of 25 mph.
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49 48-7.01D(2)(b) Loads
Design the Temporary Bridge under latest version of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and its Amendments, with the following exceptions and modifications.
The loads for the Temporary Bridge must be combined under the load combinations specified in the code to determine the load combinations creating the highest stresses and deflections.
For vertical loads, all factored dead loads and legal vehicles (HL-93 plus lane load) loads combinations must be considered. Impact must be included to all vehicular loads.
The City does not adjust payment for a Temporary Bridge with a greater vehicle load to assist in your construction of the project. If construction loads beyond the legal vehicle (HL-93 plus lane load) are to be considered, they must be applied as in consideration of the Strength II load combination.
For lateral loads in the longitudinal direction of the Temporary Bridge, the following combinations of lateral loads must be considered, and the bridge must be designed to the larger of these:
1. Braking force of the applied vehicle live loads equal to 15 percent of the vehicle live load applied at 6 foot above the deck surface of the Temporary Bridge plus Wind Loads.
2. 25 percent of the Temporary Bridge dead load, factored by 1.0, and applied at the center of gravity of the bridge.
For lateral loads in the transverse direction of the Temporary Bridge, the following combinations of lateral loads must be considered, and the bridge must be designed to the larger of these:
1. The lateral load combinations listed the Caltrans’ Falsework Manual.
2. Wind Loads.
3. 25 percent of the Temporary Bridge dead load, factored by 1.0, and applied at the center of gravity of the bridge.
Wind loads must be applied according to the latest edition of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and the Caltrans Amendments.
48-6.01D(2)(c) Stresses, Loadings, and Deflections
The capacities of all members and connections of the Temporary Bridge must be based on latest edition of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and its Amendments with appropriate reduction factors, with the following exceptions and modifications.
Design timber connections under the Caltrans’ Falsework Manual.
Expect for flexural compressive stress, structural steel members and connections may be designed under LRFD criteria from the AISC Steel Manual.
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50 The Temporary Bridge must be mechanically connected to its foundation. The mechanical connections must be capable of resisting the lateral temporary structure design forces.
Friction forces developed between the Temporary Bridge and its foundations cannot be used to resist lateral forces and are not considered as an effective mechanical connection. The mechanical connections must be designed to tolerate adjustments to the Temporary Bridge during its use as a detour.
48-7.01D(2)(c)(i) Manufactured Assemblies
Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommendations for loadings and deflections on jacks, brackets, columns, joists, and other manufactured devices. 48-7.02 MATERIALS
Not Used.
48-7.03 CONSTRUCTION
48-7.03A General
Install temporary bracing as necessary to withstand all imposed loads during erection, construction, and removal of the Temporary Bridge.
Construct the Temporary Bridge on solid footings capable of supporting the Temporary Bridge loads. Protect footings from softening and undermining. The Engineer may order you to verify the design soil bearing values do not exceed the soil capacity using load testing.
The use of temporary structure piles is not permitted.
48-7.03C Removal
Remove the Temporary Bridge such that portions of the Temporary Bridge not yet removed remain stable at all times.
Completely remove roadway approaches placed for the temporary structure.
You must remove Temporary Bridge foundations to at least 2 feet below the original ground. Remove the Temporary Bridge foundations within ditch or channel excavation limits to at least 2 feet below the bottom and side slopes of the excavated areas.
Restore the disturbed area to its original condition if not identified in the plans.
Dispose of Temporary Bridge materials and work debris in an approved manner. 48-7.04 PAYMENT
Payment for Temporary Bridge Location A includes placement and removal of the aggregate base approach ramp and temporary driving surface as shown on the drawings.
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51 Replace Reserved in Section 48-8 with:
48-8 TEMPORARY BRIDGE STRENGTHENING
48-8.01 GENERAL
48-8.01A Summary
Section 48-8 includes specifications for designing, providing, maintaining and removal of temporary bridge strengthening for existing structures for Contractor's equipment and during material hauling in excess of the restricted bridge width and posted load over the bridge.
The existing Bianchi Lane Bridge is posted for legal loads. The left 5 feet of bridge is closed to traffic until damaged stringers are fixed. As-builts, Load Rating, and Bridge Inspection Reports are included in the Supplemental Project Information.
If full width of existing bridge is to be used, you must design, construct, and maintain a temporary bridge strengthening system that:
1. Is safe and adequate
2. Provides the necessary rigidity
3. Supports the imposed loads
4. Provides a completed structure that conforms to the current load rating Verify the weight of loaded materials and hauling equipment by weighing when required by the Engineer. Scales will be of the individual wheel or axle type and furnished by the Contractor. The weighing will be done within the limits of the project and within the County highway right of way at a location accessible to the equipment and suitable for weighing operations. The exact location of the weighing will be determined by the Contractor. 48-8.01B Definitions
frame: Portion of a bridge between expansion joints.
48-8.01C Submittals
48-8.01C(1) General
Submit 2 copies of the initial location survey of the existing structure signed by an engineer who is registered as a civil engineer in the State. 48-8.01C(2) Shop Drawings
Submit shop drawings with design calculations for the temporary strengthening. Submit 6 copies of shop drawings and 2 copies of design calculations. Include with the submittal:
1. Descriptions and values of all loads, including construction equipment loads.
2. Descriptions of equipment to be used.
3. Details and calculations for supporting the existing structure.
4. Details and calculations for strengthening the existing structure
5. Assumed soil bearing values and design stresses for temporary supports.
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52 6.
Calculations must show a summary of computed stresses in (1) temporary supports, (2) connections between temporary supports and the existing structure, (3) existing loadsupporting members, (4) load rating calculations. Calculations must include a lateral stiffness assessment of the temporary support system.
Shop drawings and calculations must be signed by an engineer who is registered as a civil engineer in the State.
48-8.01D Quality Assurance
48-8.01D(1) General
Welding, welder qualification, and welding inspection for temporary supports must comply with AWS D1.1.
Before starting bridge removal activities, an engineer who is registered as a civil engineer in the State must inspect and certify that the temporary supports, comply with the authorized shop drawings and the materials and workmanship are satisfactory for the work. A copy of this certification must be available at the job site at all times. 48-8.02 MATERIALS
48-8.02A General
Manufactured assemblies must comply with section 48-2.02B(3)(d).
Timber Stringers must comply with Section 57.
48-8.02B Design Criteria
The Engineer does not authorize temporary support designs based on allowable stresses greater than those specified in section 48-2.02B(3).
If falsework loads are imposed on temporary supports, the temporary supports must also satisfy the deflection criteria in section 48-2.02B(3).
The temporary support system must support the minimum temporary support design loads and forces. Adjust vertical design loads for the weight of the temporary supports and construction equipment loads, and additional loads imposed by Contractor's activities. Construction equipment loads must be at least 20 psf of deck surface area of the frame involved.
Design temporary support footings to carry the loads imposed without exceeding the estimated soil bearing values or anticipated settlements. You must determine soil bearing values.
Where temporary supports are placed on the deck of an existing structure:
1. Temporary supports must bear either:
1.1. Directly on girder stems or bent caps of the supporting structure
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53 1.2. On falsework sills that transmit the load to the stems or cap without overstressing any member of the new or existing structure
2. Temporary supports must not induce permanent forces into the completed structure or produce cracking.
3. Place additional temporary supports beneath the existing structure where temporary support loads are imposed on the existing structure. Design and construct the additional temporary supports to support all loads from the upper structure and construction activities.
Provide additional bracing as required to withstand all imposed loads during each phase of temporary support erection and removal. Include wind loads complying with section 48-2.02B(2) in the design of additional bracing.
Mechanically connect (1) the existing structure to the temporary supports and (2) the temporary supports to their foundations. Mechanical connections must be capable of resisting the lateral design forces. Friction forces developed between the existing structure and temporary supports (1) are not considered an effective mechanical connection and (2) must not be used to reduce lateral forces.
Design mechanical connections to accommodate adjustments to the temporary support frame during use.
If the concrete is to be prestressed, design temporary supports to support changes to the loads caused by prestressing forces.
Temporary supports must comply with the specifications for falsework in section 48-
2.02B(4).
48-8.03 CONSTRUCTION
Construct temporary supports under the specifications for falsework in section 48-2.03C.
Remove temporary supports under the specifications for falsework in section 48-2.03D.
Remove attachments from the existing structure. Restore concrete surfaces to original conditions except where permanent alterations are shown. 48-8.04 PAYMENT
Not Used
49 PILING
Add to Section 49-1.03 CONSTRUCTION:
Expect difficult pile installation due to the presence of groundwater, overhead utilities, clay, sandy clay and clayey sand, moderately hard to hard bedrock and boulders.
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54 Temporary casings will likely need to be provided and embedded into the weathered bedrock to help control groundwater and support the hole through the alluvium. Slurry can be considered in lieu of casings at your discretion.
Replace Reserved in Section 49-3.02A(3)(a) CAST IN DRILLED HOLE CONCRETE PILING, Submittals, General with:
Submit as an informational submittal for the proposed drilling equipment operational capacities or descriptions for:
1. Downward force in lb
2. Torque in ft-lb
3. Rotational speed in rpm
4. Rate of penetration in ft/hr
5. Number and type of drilling cutters or drilling teeth on drilling tool Add to Section 49-3.02B(6)(c) CAST-IN-DRILLED-HOLE CONCRETE PILING, Materials, Synthetic Slurry:
The synthetic slurry must be one of the materials shown in the following table:
Material Manufacturer
SlurryPro CDP KB INTERNATIONAL LLC
735 BOARD ST STE 209
CHATTANOOGA TN 37402
(423) 266-6964
Super Mud PDS CO INC
105 W SHARP ST
EL DORADO AR 71731
(870) 863-5707
Shore Pac GCV CETCO CONSTRUCTION DRILLING PRODUCTS
2870 FORBS AVE
HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60192
(800) 527-9948
Terragel or Novagel
Polymer
GEO-TECH SERVICES LLC
220 N. ZAPATA HWY STE 11A-449A
LAREDO TX 78043
(210) 259-6386
BIG FOOT MATRIX CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
50 S MAIN ST STE 200
NAPERVILLE IL 60540
(877) 591-3137
POLY-BORE BAROID INDUSTRIAL DRILLING PRODUCTS
3000 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY EAST
HOUSTON TX 77032
(877) 379-7412
Use synthetic slurries in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions. Synthetic slurries shown in the above table may not be appropriate for a given job site.
Synthetic slurries must comply with the City's requirements for synthetic slurries to be included in the above table. The requirements are available from the Offices of Structure Design, P.O. Box 168041, MS# 9-4/11G, Sacramento, CA 95816-8041.
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55 SlurryPro CDP synthetic slurry must comply with the requirements shown in the following table:
SlurryPro CDP
Quality characteristic Test method Requirement
Density Mud weight (density),
API RP 13B-1,
section 4
During drilling (pcf) ≤ 67.0a
Before final cleaning and immediately
before placing concrete (pcf)
≤ 64.0a
Viscosity Marsh funnel and cup.
During drilling (sec/qt) API RP 13B-1, section 6.2 50–120 Before final cleaning and immediately
before placing concrete (sec/qt)
≤ 70
pH Glass electrode pH meter
or pH paper
6.0–11.5
Sand content, percent by volume Sand,
Before final cleaning and immediately API RP 13B-1, section 9 before placing concrete (%)
≤ 1.0
NOTE: Slurry temperature must be at least 40 °F when tested. a
If authorized, you may use slurry in a saltwater environment. The allowable density of slurry in a saltwater environment may be increased by 2 pcf.
Super Mud synthetic slurry must comply with the requirements shown in the following table:
Super Mud
Quality characteristic Test method Requirement
Density Mud weight (density),
API RP 13B-1,
section 4
During drilling (pcf) ≤ 64.0a
Before final cleaning and immediately
before placing concrete (pcf)
≤ 64.0a
Viscosity Marsh funnel and cup.
During drilling (sec/qt) API RP 13B-1, section 6.2 32–60 Before final cleaning and immediately
before placing concrete (sec/qt)
≤ 60
pH Glass electrode pH meter
or pH paper
8.0–10.0
Sand content, percent by volume Sand,
Before final cleaning and immediately API RP 13B-1, section 9 before placing concrete (%)
≤ 1.0
NOTE: Slurry temperature must be at least 40 °F when tested. a
If authorized, you may use slurry in a saltwater environment. The allowable density of slurry in a saltwater environment may be increased by 2 pcf.
Shore Pac GCV synthetic slurry must comply with the requirements shown in the following table:
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56 Shore Pac GCV
Quality characteristic Test method Requirement
Density Mud weight (density),
API RP 13B-1,
section 4
During drilling (pcf) ≤ 64.0a
Before final cleaning and immediately
before placing concrete (pcf)
≤ 64.0a
Viscosity Marsh funnel and cup.
During drilling (sec/qt) API RP 13B-1, section 6.2 33–74 Before final cleaning and immediately
before placing concrete (sec/qt)
≤ 57
pH Glass electrode pH meter
or pH paper
8.0–11.0
Sand content, percent by volume Sand,
Before final cleaning and immediately API RP 13B-1, section 9 before placing concrete (%)
≤ 1.0
NOTE: Slurry temperature must be at least 40 °F when tested. a
If authorized, you may use slurry in a saltwater environment. The allowable density of slurry in a saltwater environment may be increased by 2 pcf.
Terragel or Novagel Polymer synthetic slurry must comply with the requirements shown in the following table:
Terragel or Novagel Polymer
Quality characteristic Test method Requirement
Density Mud weight (density),
API RP 13B-1,
section 4
During drilling (pcf) ≤ 67.0a
Before final cleaning and immediately
before placing concrete (pcf)
≤ 64.0a
Viscosity Marsh funnel and cup.
During drilling (sec/qt) API RP 13B-1, section 6.2 45–104 Before final cleaning and immediately
before placing concrete (sec/qt)
≤ 104
pH Glass electrode pH meter
or pH paper
6.0–11.5
Sand content, percent by volume Sand,
Before final cleaning and immediately API RP 13B-1, section 9 before placing concrete (%)
≤ 1.0
NOTE: Slurry temperature must be at least 40 °F when tested. a
If authorized, you may use slurry in a saltwater environment. The allowable density of slurry in a saltwater environment may be increased by 2 pcf.
BIG-FOOT synthetic slurry must comply with the requirements shown in the following table:
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57 BIG-FOOT
Quality characteristic Test method Requirement
Density Mud weight (density),
API RP 13B-1,
section 4
During drilling (pcf) ≤ 64.0a
Before final cleaning and immediately
before placing concrete (pcf)
≤ 64.0a
Viscosity Marsh funnel and cup.
During drilling (sec/qt) API RP 13B-1, section 6.2 30–125 Before final cleaning and immediately
before placing concrete (sec/qt)
55-114
pH Glass electrode pH meter
or pH paper
8.5–10.5
Sand content, percent by volume Sand,
Before final cleaning and immediately API RP 13B-1, section 9 before placing concrete (%)
≤ 1.0
NOTE: Slurry temperature must be at least 40 °F when tested. a
If authorized, you may use slurry in a saltwater environment. The allowable density of slurry in a saltwater environment may be increased by 2 pcf.
POLY-BORE synthetic slurry must comply with the requirements shown in the following table:
POLY-BORE
Quality characteristic Test method Requirement
Density Mud weight (density),
API RP 13B-1,
section 4
During drilling (pcf) 62.8-65.8a
Before final cleaning and immediately
before placing concrete (pcf)
62.8-64.0a
Viscosity Marsh funnel and cup.
During drilling (sec/qt) API RP 13B-1, section 6.2 50–80 Before final cleaning and immediately
before placing concrete (sec/qt)
50-80
pH Glass electrode pH meter
or pH paper
7.0–10.0
Sand content, percent by volume Sand,
Before final cleaning and immediately API RP 13B-1, section 9 before placing concrete (%)
≤ 1.0
NOTE: Slurry temperature must be at least 40 °F when tested. a
If authorized, you may use slurry in a saltwater environment. The allowable density of slurry in a saltwater environment may be increased by 2 pcf.
Replace Section 49-3.02B(7) CAST-IN-DRILLED-HOLE CONCRETE PILING, Materials, Reserved with:
49-3.02B(7) Slurry Cement Backfill
Slurry cement backfill must comply with section 19-3.02E.
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58 Add to Section 49-3.02C(1) CAST-IN-DRILLED-HOLE CONCRETE PILING, Construction, General:
If the piling center-to-center spacing is less than 4 pile diameters, do not drill holes or drive casing for an adjacent pile until 24 hours have elapsed after concrete placement in the preceding pile and your prequalification test results for the concrete mix design show that the concrete will attain at least 1800 psi compressive strength at the time of drilling or driving.
For Pier 2, construct outer piles before drilling the middle pile.
Drilling equipment must be equipped with instrumentation to measure accurately the actual downward force in pounds. Instrumentation must be visible for reading.
Add to Section 49-3.02C(2) CAST-IN-DRILLED-HOLE CONCRETE PILING, Construction, Drilled Holes:
Core barrels and rock augers and other tools are necessary to assist in advancing drilled holes.
Replace the 1st paragraph of section 49-3.02C(7) CAST-IN-DRILLED-HOLE CONCRETE PILING, Construction, Construction Joint with:
Section 49-3.02C(7) applies to CIDH concrete piles when a construction joint is shown.
Replace item 5 in the list in the 2nd paragraph of section 49-3.02C(7) CAST-INDRILLED-HOLE CONCRETE PILING, Construction, Construction Joint with:
5. Be corrugated metal pipe and placed in a drilled hole. Casings placed in a drilled hole must comply with section 49-3.02C(6).
Replace Section 49-3.02D CAST IN DRILLED HOLE CONCRETE PILING, Payment with:
The payment quantity for Cast-In-Drilled-Hole Concrete Piling is the length measured along the longest side of the pile from the specified tip elevation shown to the plane of pile cutoff.
Changed quantity payment adjustments under Section 9-1.06 of the Standard Specifications shall not apply to this bid item.
50 PRESTRESSING CONCRETE
Replace the 2nd paragraph of section 50-1.01C(3) GENERAL, Submittals, Shop Drawings with:
For initial review, submit 6 copies.
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59 51 CONCRETE STRUCTURES
the second paragraph of Add to Section 51-1.01C(1) GENERAL, Submittals:
If the methacrylate crack treatment is applied to a bridge deck within 100 feet of a residence, business, or public space, submit a public safety plan. Include with the submittal:
1. Copy of public notification letter with a list of delivery addresses and posting locations. The letter must describe the work to be performed and state the treatment work locations, dates, and times. Deliver copies of the letter to residences and businesses within 100 feet of the treatment work and to local fire and police officials, at least 7 calendar days before starting treatment activities.
Post a copy of the letter at the job site.
2. Airborne emissions monitoring plan. Plan must include monitoring point locations.
A CIH certified in comprehensive practice by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene must prepare and execute the plan.
3. Action plan for protecting the public if levels of airborne emissions exceed permissible levels.
4. Copy of the CIH's certification.
After completing methacrylate crack treatment activities, submit results from monitoring production airborne emissions as an informational submittal.
Replace the 2
nd paragraph of section 51-1.01C(1) GENERAL, Submittals, General with:
Submit a deck placement plan for concrete bridge decks. Include in the placement plan your method and equipment for ensuring that the concrete bridge deck is kept damp by misting immediately after finishing the concrete surface.
Replace Reserved in Section 51-1.01D(1) GENERAL, Quality Assurance, General with:
The job site must have at least 4 airborne emissions monitoring points, including the mixing point, application point, and point of nearest public contact. Monitor airborne emissions during methacrylate crack treatment activities.
Replace the 1st paragraph of section 51-1.03F(5)(b)(i) CONSTRUCTION, Finishing Concrete, Bridge Deck Surface Texture, General with:
Except for bridge widenings, texture the bridge deck surfaces longitudinally by grinding and grooving.
Add to Section 51-1.04 PAYMENT:
Bar reinforcing steel is included in the payment for “structural concrete, headwall”.
Add to Section 51-4.02D(3) MATERIALS, Fabricating Precast Concrete Members, , Slabs:
Coefficient of friction requirements do not apply for PC concrete slabs.
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60 Add to Section 51-4.03C CONSTRUCTION, Slabs:
Wait 90 calendar days after the girders have been cast before placing the bottom portion of diaphragm concrete.
Wait at least 1 day after the bottom portion of diaphragm concrete and the deck concrete have been placed before placing the remaining concrete diaphragm.
Wait at least 10 calendar days after the remaining portion of diaphragm concrete is placed before vehicle loading the spans.
Add to Section 51-7.01D MINOR STRUCTURES-GENERAL, Payment:
Bar reinforcing steel is included in the payment for “minor concrete (minor structure) (crash cushion pad)”.
60 EXISTING STRUCTURES
Add to Section 60-2.01A STRUCTURE REMOVAL-GENERAL:
Remove the following structure:
Bridge No./Structure name Description of work
Bridge No. 49C0381/San Luis
Obispo Creek Bridge
Remove entire bridge completely, including but
not limited to steel plate girders, timbers deck
and stringers, wearing surface, concrete
footings, abutments, wingwalls, and barrier rail
Add to Section 60-2.02A(1) BRIDGE REMOVAL, General, Summary:
Provide protective covers preventing material, equipment, and debris from falling into the creek.
Replace #6 in the 2nd paragraph in Section 60-2.02A(3) BRIDGE REMOVAL, Submittals with:
6. Methods for preventing material, equipment, and debris from falling onto traffic or into the creek.
DIVISION VII DRAINAGE FACILITIES
64 PLASTIC PIPE
Add to Section 64-2.02B PLASTIC PIPE-MATERIALS, Backfill:
Controlled low-strength material and slurry cement backfill may not be used within San Luis Obispo Creek except as shown on the drawings.
Add to Section 64-2.04 PLASTIC PIPE, Payment:
Payment for bid item HDPE Pipe includes any temporary diversion of existing drainage facilities necessary to install the HDPE Pipe and all associated structures.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
61 65 CONCRETE PIPE
Replace Section 65-2.04 REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE, Payment with:
Payment for bid item Reinforced Concrete Pipe includes any temporary diversion of existing drainage facilities necessary to install the Reinforced Concrete Pipe and all associated structures.
DIVISION VIII MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION
72 SLOPE PROTECTION
Add to Section 72-2.01 ROCK SLOPE PROECTION-GENERAL:
All RSP is to be soil-filled and vegetated (VRSP).
The gravel filter is associated with streambank rock slope protection (RSP) revetments and used as a buffer between native base soil and RSP to reduce base soil migration and promote free passage of subsurface drainage.
Gravel filter includes its placement on streambank subgrade as shown.
Add Section 72-2.02D ROCK SLOPE PROTECTION-MATERIALS, Gravel Filter:
72-2.02D Gravel Filter:
The gravel filter will consist of hard, durable, clean and washed, gravel, cobble, crushed stone, crushed rock, or any combination of these free from organic material, clay balls, or other deleterious substances.
The aggregate used in the gravel filter must have a durability index not less than 40 and must contain at least 90 percent crushed particles when tested under California Test 205.
The percentage composition by weight of gravel filter in place must comply with the grading requirements shown in the following table:
Gravel Filter Gradation Requirements
Sieve Size Percent (%) Passing
6” 95-100
4” 65-95
3” 30-65
2” 20-35
1.5” 10-25
1” 0-10
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62 Add to the numbered list in Section 72-2.03C ROCK SLOPE PROECTIONCONSTRUCTION, Placement Method B:
3. As rock is being placed, fill the voids in the RSP with cohesive native soil from the project excavations. Fill voids with soil when rock has been placed to a thickness no more than 1.5 times the nominal size of the rock being placed. Wash the placed soil with water to fill voids and to provide for full rock-to-rock contact for the subsequent rock layer.
Repeat rock placement and soil-filling in layers until the full thickness of the RSP layer is accomplished. Place a final layer of soil a minimum of 3" thick over the placed RSP.
Compact the final layer of soils with tracked construction equipment.
4. Vegetate the RSP as indicated on the drawings.
Add Section 72-2.03D ROCK SLOPE PROECTION-CONSTRUCTION, Gravel Filter:
Deliver uniform mixture of gravel filter to the site. Spread uniform mixture in layers and shape to thickness and limits shown using suitable equipment.
Local surface irregularities of the gravel filter aggregate must not vary from the planned slope by more than 2 inches as measured at right angles to the slope.
Add to Section 72-2.04 ROCK SLOPE PROTECTION-PAYMENT:Payment for bid items Rock Slope Protection and Gravel Filter include all materials, labor, tools, and equipment necessary for the work, including excavation, soil backfill, and grout.
Gravel Filter is paid by the cubic yard. the payment quantity is the volume determined from the dimensions shown.
75 MISCELLANEOUS METAL
Add to the list in the 2nd paragraph of Section 75-3.01A MISCELLANEOUS BRIDGE METAL-GENERAL, Summary:
6. pipe support backets and anchor bolts
77 LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Replace Section 77-1.03A(2)(a) CONSTRUCTION, Protection Fences with:
Comply with Section 16-2.03.
Replace Section 77-1.03A(2)(g) CONSTRUCTION, Excavation, Grading, Trenching, and Boring with:
No earthwork, including trenching of any depth, or grading cuts or fills, will be allowed within the dripline of trees or shrubs to be saved, except as shown on the drawings or otherwise approved by the Engineer.
If you plan to trench, cut, or fill within the drip line of trees to be saved, layout trench location or limits of cut or fill with chalk or paint, notify the Engineer for review and approval before earthwork begins. If the Engineer approves earthwork within the dripline of trees or shrubs to be saved, earthwork must be done in the manner approved by the Engineer.
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63 During excavation if any roots are encountered less than 1-inch in diameter, the root may be cut by hand tools, leaving a clean cut.
During excavation if any roots are encountered greater than 1-inch in diameter, the root must be protected from:
1. Scarring
2. Drying
3. Then tunneled under.
Except as shown on the drawings. If the roots cannot be protected, you must schedule the Engineer and City Arborist to review excavation and give direction.
Where tree roots are identified on the drawings to be pruned, pruning must be done by a certified arborist per International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) standards.
Shade roots from direct sunlight when exposed by earthwork. Prior to backfilling the Engineer must review pruned or cut roots. Roots must be backfilled within 24 hours of exposure.
All directional boring within dripline of trees to be saved must maintain a minimum depth of 5 feet.
If severe tree or root damage occurs, you may be fined in compliance with the City’s tree ordinance.
Add to the numbered list in Section 77-2.01 WATERLINES-GENERAL:
4. Temporary Water Service. The Contractor shall furnish, install, maintain, and remove all temporary pipe and connections during the period of the temporary water service.
Add Section 77-2.01A WATERLINES-GENERAL, Submittals:
77-2.01A Submittals
Submit a temporary water service plan for a temporary water system to provide potable water service to private property APN 002-482-071 to maintain water service for the entire duration of the project. The plan must identify:
1. The type of system, including proposed materials and point of connection to the existing water system, including but not limited to appurtenances and temporary thrust blocks that may be required,
2. The methods of construction, including installation and removal,
3. The maintenance and operation procedures to be used to maintain service throughout the duration of construction,
4. The name and phone number of a contact person and at least one alternate who shall be available on a twenty-four (24) hour basis for repair and/or maintenance of the temporary water system.
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64 Submit the temporary water service plan at least 30 working days before installation of the temporary water system.
Allow 15 working days for the Engineer’s review.
Add to Section 77-2.02C WATERLINES-MATERIALS, Joints and Fittings:
All mechanical joint fittings must be restrained with mechanical joint restraints.
Add Section 77-2.02H WATERLINES-MATERIALS, Flexible Expansion Joint:
77-2.02H Flexible Expansion Joint
All flexible expansion joints shall be the Force Balanced FLEX-TEND as manufactured by EBAA Iron, Inc. Eastland, TX., U.S.A, or a City approved equal, and shall comply with the following:
1. Flexible expansion joints shall be installed in the locations indicated on the drawings and shall be manufactured of ductile iron conforming to the material requirements of ASTM A536 and ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53. Foundry certification of material shall be readily available upon request.
2. Each flexible expansion joint shall be pressure tested prior to shipment against its own restraint to a minimum of 250 PSI. A minimum 2:1 safety factor, determined from the published pressure rating, shall apply.
3. Each flexible expansion joint shall consist of an expansion joint designed and cast as an integral part of a ball and socket type flexible joint, having a minimum per ball deflection of: 25º and 8-inches minimum expansion. The flexible expansion fitting shall not expand or exert an axial imparting thrust under internal water pressure. The flexible expansion fitting shall not increase or decrease the internal water volume as the unit expands or contracts.
4. All internal surfaces (wetted parts) shall be lined with a minimum of 15 mils of fusion bonded epoxy conforming to the applicable requirements of ANSI/AWWA C213. Sealing gaskets shall be constructed of EPDM. The coating shall meet ANSI/NSF-61.
5. Exterior surfaces shall be coated with a minimum of 6 mils of fusion bonded epoxy conforming to the applicable requirements of ANSI/AWWA C116/A21.16.
6. The expansion joint assembly shall be supplied factory pre-set at the midpoint of its movement capability.
7. Manufacturer’s certification of compliance to the above standards and requirements shall be readily available upon request. The purchaser (or owner) shall reserve the right to inspect the manufacturer’s facility for compliance.
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65 Add Section 77-2.02I WATERLINES-MATERIALS, Linear Expansion Joint:
77-2.02I Linear Expansion Joint
All linear expansion joints shall be the Force Balanced EX-TEND as manufactured by EBAA Iron, Inc. Eastland, TX., U.S.A, or a City approved equal, and shall comply with the following:
1. Linear expansion joints shall be installed in the locations indicated on the drawings and shall be manufactured of ductile iron conforming to the material requirements of ASTM A536 and ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53. Foundry certification of material shall be readily available upon request.
2. Each expansion joint shall be pressure tested prior to shipment against its own restraint to a minimum of 250 PSI. A minimum 2:1 safety factor, determined from the published pressure rating, shall apply.
3. Each expansion joint shall have 8-inches minimum expansion. The expansion fitting shall not expand or exert an axial imparting thrust under internal water pressure. The expansion fitting shall not increase or decrease the internal water volume as the unit expands or contracts.
4. All internal surfaces (wetted parts) shall be lined with a minimum of 15 mils of fusion bonded epoxy conforming to the applicable requirements of ANSI/AWWA C213. Sealing gaskets shall be constructed of EPDM. The coating shall meet ANSI/NSF-61.
5. Exterior surfaces shall be coated with a minimum of 6 mils of fusion bonded epoxy conforming to the applicable requirements of ANSI/AWWA C116/A21.16.
6. The expansion joint assembly shall be supplied factory pre-set at the midpoint of its movement capability.
7. Manufacturer’s certification of compliance to the above standards and requirements shall be readily available upon request. The purchaser (or owner) shall reserve the right to inspect the manufacturer’s facility for compliance.
Add to Section 77-2.04 WATERLINES-PAYMENT:
In the event that the Contractor fails to repair and/or maintain the temporary water system and the City is required to perform repairs and/or maintenance, all costs associated with said repairs and/or maintenance shall be deducted from the Contract amount.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
66 DIVISION IX TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
83 RAILINGS AND BARRIERS
Replace Section 83-4 with:
83-4 CRASH CUSHIONS
83-4.01 GENERAL
83-4.01A General
Section 83-4 includes specifications for constructing crash cushions. 83-4.01B Materials
The permanent crash cushion shall consist of the following or a City approved equal.
1. CRASH CUSHION (QUADGUARD II 1-BAY).
Type Quadguard II 1-bay is a potentially reusable, re-directive, non-gating crash cushion for roadside features of 24” or greater in width with use of an approved transition. Type Quadguard II 1-bay must comply with the descriptions shown in the following table:
Backup Width Manufacturer’s Product Description
24-inch 00QG24024
83-4.01C Construction
Install Type QuadGuard II 1-bay crash cushion under the manufacturer's installation instructions. The Type QuadGuard II 1-bay must be a Tension Strut Backup or a Concrete Backup. A Transition Panel or Side Panel must be used on each side of the backup. Type QuadGuard II 1-bay should only be assembled on an existing or freshly placed and cured concrete base, and the location and orientation of the concrete base and attenuator must comply with the drawings. Concrete anchorage devices used for attaching the crash cushion to the base slab must be limited to those provided by the manufacturer. The concrete anchor slab, including bar reinforcing steel, must comply with Section 51 and
52. 83-4.01D Payment
Not Used
84 MARKINGS
Add to Section 84-2.03C Application of Stripes and Markings:
Preformed thermoplastic is only allowed with the approval of the Engineer.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
67 DIVISION XI MATERIALS
90 CONCRETE
Add to Section 90-1.01C(6) Mix Design:
Concrete must contain a maximum of 15% pozolone or fly ash. Coarse aggregate for concrete must comply with the gradation specifications for the 1-inch x No. 4 primary aggregate nominal size.
DIVISION XIII APPENDICES
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
0 APPENDIX A - FORM OF AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made on this ______ day of ___________, 20__, by and between the City of San Luis Obispo, a municipal corporation and charter city, San Luis Obispo County, California (hereinafter called the Owner) and COMPANY NAME (hereinafter called the Contractor).
WITNESSETH:
That the Owner and the Contractor for the consideration stated herein agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1, SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall perform everything required to be performed, shall provide and furnish all of the labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable equipment, and all utility and transportation services required to complete all the work of construction of
NAME OF PROJECT, SPEC NO.
in strict compliance with the plans and specifications therefor, including any and all Addenda, adopted by the Owner, in strict compliance with the Contract Documents hereinafter enumerated.
It is agreed that said labor, materials, tools, equipment, and services shall be furnished and said work performed and completed under the direction and supervision and subject to the approval of the Owner or its authorized representatives.
ARTICLE II, CONTRACT PRICE: The Owner shall pay the Contractor as full consideration for the faithful performance of this Contract, subject to any additions or deductions as provided in the Contract Documents, the contract prices as follows:
Item
No.
Item Unit of
Measure
Estimated
Quantity
Item Price
(in figures)
Total
(in figures)
1. 2.
3. BID TOTAL: $ .00
Payments are to be made to the Contractor in compliance with and subject to the provisions embodied in the documents made a part of this Contract.
Should any dispute arise respecting the true value of any work omitted, or of any extra work which the Contractor may be required to do, or respecting the size of any payment to the Contractor, during the performance of this Contract, said dispute shall be decided by the Owner and its decision shall be final, and conclusive.
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
1 ARTICLE III, COMPONENT PARTS OF THIS CONTRACT: The Contract consists of the following documents, all of which are as fully a part thereof as if herein set out in full, and if not attached, as if hereto attached:
1. Notice to Bidders and Information for Bidders
2. Standard Specifications and Engineering Standards
3. Special Provisions, any Addenda, Plans and Contract Change Orders
4. Caltrans Standard Specifications and Standard Plans 2015
5. Accepted Bid and Bid Bond
6. List of Subcontractors
7. Public Contract Code Sections 10285.1 Statement
8. Public Contract Code Section 10162 Questionnaire
9. Public Contract Code Section 10232 Statement
10.Labor Code Section 1725.5 Statements
11.Bidder Acknowledgements
12.Qualifications
13.Non-collusion Declaration
14.Agreement and Bonds
15.Insurance Requirements and Forms
ARTICLE IV INDEMNIFICATION: The Contractor shall indemnify, defend with legal counsel approved by City, and hold harmless City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable legal counsel fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with the Contractor’s negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct in the performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except such loss or damage which is caused by the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Should conflict of interest principles preclude a single legal counsel from representing both the City and the Contractor, or should the City otherwise find the Contractor’s legal counsel unacceptable, then the Contractor shall reimburse the City its costs of defense, including without limitation reasonable legal counsel fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation. The Contractor shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against the City (and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers) with respect to claims determined by a trier of fact to have been the result of the Contractor’s negligent, reckless or wrongful performance. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and will survive termination of this Agreement.
The Contractor obligations under this section apply regardless of whether such claim, charge, damage, demand, action, proceeding, loss, stop notice, cost, expense, judgment, civil fine or penalty, or liability was caused in part or contributed to by an Indemnitee.
However, without affecting the rights of the City under any provision of this agreement, the Contractor shall not be required to indemnify and hold harmless the City for liability attributable to the active negligence of City, provided such active negligence is determined
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
2 by agreement between the parties or by the findings of a court of competent jurisdiction. In instances where the City is shown to have been actively negligent and where the City’s active negligence accounts for only a percentage of the liability involved, the obligation of the Contractor will be for that entire portion or percentage of liability not attributable to the active negligence of the City.
ARTICLE V. It is further expressly agreed by and between the parties hereto that should there be any conflict between the terms of this instrument and the bid of said Contractor, then this instrument shall control and nothing herein shall be considered as an acceptance of the said terms of said bid conflicting herewith.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands this year and date first above written.
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
A Municipal Corporation
__________________________________
Derek Johnson, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM CONTRACTOR:
Name of Company
________________________________ By:________________________________ J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
Name of CAO/President
Its: CAO/PRESIDENT
Utility Distribution Easement (02/2020)
RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND RETURN TO:
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
300 Lakeside Drive, Suite 210
Oakland, CA 94612
Attn: Land Rights Library
Location: City/Uninc______________________
Recording Fee $_____________________________
Document Transfer Tax $ __________
[ ] This is a conveyance where the consideration and
Value is less than $100.00 (R&T 11911).
[ ] Computed on Full Value of Property Conveyed, or
[ ] Computed on Full Value Less Liens
& Encumbrances Remaining at Time of Sale
[ ] Exempt from the fee per GC 27388.1 (a) (2); This
document is subject to Documentary Transfer Tax
Signature of declarant or agent determining tax
(SPACE ABOVE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY)
LD# 2230-12-10086 EASEMENT DEED
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO,
hereinafter called Grantor, hereby grants to PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, a California corporation, hereinafter called Grantee, the right from time to time to excavate for, construct, reconstruct, replace (of initial or any other size), remove, maintain, inspect, and use facilities and associated equipment for public utility purposes, including, but not limited to electric, gas, and communication facilities, together with a right of way therefor, on, over, and under the easement area as hereinafter set forth, and also ingress thereto and egress therefrom, over and across the lands of Grantor situated in the City of San Luis Obispo, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, described as follows:
(APN 002-482-025)
The parcel of land described in the Directors Deed from the State of California to Grantor dated November 7, 1977 and recorded in Volume 2026 of Official Records at page 627, San Luis Obispo County Records.
The easement area is described as follows:
The strips of land of the uniform width of 15 feet, lying 7.5 feet on each side of the alignment of the facilities as initially installed hereunder. The approximate locations of said facilities are shown upon Grantee’s Drawing No. 35455902 attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Grantor further grants to Grantee the right to install, replace, maintain, and use anchors with appurtenant guy wires, which will extend outside of said easement area, at locations Grantee shall from time to time deem necessary.
Utility Distribution Easement (02/2020)
Grantor further grants to Grantee the right, from time to time, to trim or to cut down, without Grantee paying compensation, any and all trees and brush now or hereafter within said easement area, and shall have the further right, from time to time, to trim and cut down trees and brush along each side of said easement area which now or hereafter in the opinion of Grantee may interfere with or be a hazard to the facilities installed hereunder, or as Grantee deems necessary to comply with applicable state or federal regulations.
Grantor also grants to Grantee the right to use such portion of said lands contiguous to said easement area as may be reasonably necessary in connection with the excavation, construction, reconstruction, replacement, removal, maintenance and inspection of said facilities.
Grantor hereby covenants and agrees not to place or construct, nor allow a third party to place or construct, any building or other structure, or store flammable substances, or drill or operate any well, or construct any reservoir or other obstruction within said easement area, or diminish or substantially add to the ground level within said easement area, or construct any fences that will interfere with the maintenance and operation of said facilities.
Grantor further grants to Grantee the right to apportion to another public utility (as defined in Section 216 of the California Public Utilities Code) the right to excavate for, construct, reconstruct, replace, remove, maintain, inspect, and use the communications facilities within said easement area including ingress thereto and egress therefrom.
Grantor acknowledges that they have read the “Grant of Easement Disclosure Statement”, EXHIBIT “A”, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
The legal description herein, or the map attached hereto, defining the location of this utility distribution easement, was prepared by Grantee pursuant to Section 8730(c) of the Business and Professions Code.
This document may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.
Utility Distribution Easement (02/2020)
The provisions hereof shall inure to the benefit of and bind the successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto, and all covenants shall apply to and run with the land.
Dated: __________________, _______.
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
_____________________________________________
By:
Print Name:______________________________
Title:____________________________________
I hereby certify that a resolution was adopted on the ____ day of _________, 20____, by the _____________________________________ authorizing the foregoing grant of easement.
By__________________________________ Title________________________________
Utility Distribution Easement (02/2020)
State of California
County of )
On __________________________, before me, Notary Public, Insert name
personally appeared
,
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
(Seal)
Signature of Notary Public
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER
[ ] Individual(s) signing for oneself/themselves
[ ] Corporate Officer(s) of the above named corporation(s) [ ] Trustee(s) of the above named Trust(s)
[ ] Partner(s) of the above named Partnership(s)
[ ] Attorney(s)-in-Fact of the above named Principal(s) [ ] Other
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
Utility Distribution Easement (02/2020)
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
EXHIBIT “A”
GRANT OF EASEMENT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
This Disclosure Statement will assist you in evaluating the request for granting an easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to accommodate a utility service extension to PG&E’s applicant. Please read this disclosure carefully before signing the Grant of Easement.
You are under no obligation or threat of condemnation by PG&E to grant this easement. The granting of this easement is an accommodation to PG&E’s applicant requesting the extension of PG&E utility facilities to the applicant’s property or project. Because this easement is an accommodation for a service extension to a single customer or group of customers, PG&E is not authorized to purchase any such easement.
By granting this easement to PG&E, the easement area may be used to serve additional customers in the area and may be used to install additional utility facilities. Installation of any proposed facilities outside of this easement area will require an additional easement. Removal and/or pruning of trees or other vegetation on your property may be necessary for the installation of PG&E facilities. You have the option of having PG&E’s contractors perform this work on your property, if available, or granting permission to PG&E’s applicant or the applicant’s contractor to perform this work.
Additionally, in order to comply with California fire laws and safety orders, PG&E or its contractors will periodically perform vegetation maintenance activities on your property as provided for in this grant of easement in order to maintain proper clearances from energized electric lines or other facilities. The description of the easement location where PG&E utility facilities are to be installed across your property must be satisfactory to you.
The California Public Utilities Commission has authorized PG&E’s applicant to perform the installation of certain utility facilities for utility service. In addition to granting this easement to PG&E, your consent may be requested by the applicant, or applicant’s contractor, to work on your property. Upon completion of the applicant’s installation, the utility facilities will be inspected by PG&E. When the facility installation is determined to be acceptable the facilities will be conveyed to PG&E by its applicant.
By signing the Grant of Easement, you are acknowledging that you have read this disclosure and understand that you are voluntarily granting the easement to PG&E. Please return the signed and notarized Grant of Easement with this Disclosure Statement attached to PG&E. The duplicate copy of the Grant of Easement and this Disclosure Statement is for your records.
Los Padres
34 30S 12E MDM
San Luis Obispo
Property Line
Legend
Easement Delineation
2230-12-10086
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along all boundaries or lines
all courses extend to or
Unless otherwise shown
Grantor's Property Line
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Existing Pole Line
New Pole Line
City, Rancho, Subdivision, Etc.
SECTION TOWNSHIP RANGE
LD#
MERIDIAN
SCALE DATE
APPLICANT:
PG&E DIVISION AUTHORIZ DRAWING NO.
COUNTY:
F.B.: DR.BY: CH.BY:
City of SLO
35455902 35455902
San Luis Obispo 4/16/24
Section 34, S½ of NE¼
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113-RS-42
1-RS-75
55-RS-7
128-RS-30
6-RS-57
111-RS-3
HIGHW AY
101
APN: 003-711-025
APN: 003-711-024
APN: 002-482-013
APN:002-482-012
APN:002-482-024
APN: 002-482-017
APN:002-482-023
cL 15' Utility Easement
Approximate Location
APN: 002-482-025
Vol. 2026 Pg. 627
City of San Luis Obispo
Utility Distribution Easement (02/2020)
Attach to LD: 2230-12-10086
Area, Region or Location: 4
Land Service Office: San Luis Obispo
Line of Business: Electric Distribution (43)
Business Doc Type: Easements
MTRSQ: 22.30.12.34.43, 22.30.12.34.42,
FERC License Number:
PG&E Drawing Number: 35455902
Plat No.: MM3322D
LD of Affected Documents:
LD of Cross Referenced Documents:
Type of interest: Electric Pole Line Easements (3), Utility Easement (86) SBE Parcel:
% Being Quitclaimed:
Order or PM: 35455902
JCN:
County: San Luis Obispo
Utility Notice Number:
851 Approval Application No: ;Decision:
Prepared By: m22f
Checked By: l3b0
Approved By:
Revised by:
Item 6e
Department: Administration
Cost Center: 1010
For Agenda of: 7/16/2024
Placement: Consent
Estimated Time: N/A
FROM: Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager
Prepared By: Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF THE 2024-25 HUMAN SERVICES GRANT NEW
FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATION
1. As recommended by the Human Relations Commission, approve the 2024-25 Human Services Grant funding allocations in the amount of $150,000 based on City Council’s direction provided May 21, 2024; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with each grant recipient.
POLICY CONTEXT
The Human Relations Commission’s (HRC) purpose is to advise and make recommendations to City Council and the City Manager which promote and advance inclusion, mutual understanding, respect, and equitable treatment to all members of the SLO City Community. The Human Relations Commission’s recommendations to City Council for the Human Services Grant (HSG) program achieves this purpose by providing financial support to non-profit organizations that promote the economic and social wellbeing of the residents of San Luis Obispo.
DISCUSSION
Background
The City’s Human Services Grants (HSG), formerly known as Grants-in-Aid, was originally discussed, and approved by City Council on November 14, 1973, through a study session providing authority and responsibility to HRC for funding and contract recommendations for Council consideration. The HSG program is fully funded by the City’s General Fund. The HSG had a Council approved change of name in 2022 to better reflect the objectives of the grant program. Grants are made to local organizations or agencies based in neighboring communities whose services contribute to the economic and social wellbeing of the residents of San Luis Obispo through identified priorities. The Human Relations Commission (HRC) advises the City Council on those funding priorities and grant recommendations.
Item 6e
Funding Priorities
On November 16, 2021, the Council adopted the following as the primary funding priority for the HSG:
Homelessness prevention, including affordable and alternative housing, support services and transitional housing.
To allow maximum flexibility for funding recommendations dependent upon the received applications, the following priorities were also approved but were not ranked:
Hunger and malnutrition prevention.
Supportive physical and mental health services for those in need. Services for seniors, veterans and/or people with disabilities in need. Supportive, developmental, and care services for children and youth in need. Services encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusivity in marginalized.
HSG Application Process
In January 22, 2024, the HRC formally launched its annual HSG process by advertising the availability of grant funds and information regarding the upcoming HSG timeline to the general public, past applicants and agencies and groups from underserved and underrepresented communities through the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). HSG applications were due on March 1, 2024. The City received grant applications from 37 agencies requesting funding for programs totaling $495,243. Attachment A includes a complete list of the applications, including a summary of each project submitted to the City for HSG funding. The HRC’s Grant Review Subcommittee reviewed the applications and provided funding recommendations to the full HRC.
HRC Review Process
On March 12 and 19, 2024, the HSG Grant Review Subcommittee met to review grant applications and make preliminary funding recommendations. The subcommittee members considered the funding priorities set by Council, the location of the target population to be served, and the incurred expenses proposed to be offset by HSG dollars to guide their funding recommendations.
The HRC held a regular meeting April 3, 2024, which included a noticed public hearing about the HSG program and its final funding recommendations. During this process, the Grant Review Subcommittee provided its preliminary recommendations to the entire HRC, which was followed by public comment and deliberation. Upon completion of the HRC deliberation, the entire commission voted in providing a recommendation to City Council.
The 2024-25 Human Services Grant final recommendations were presented to the City Council at the May 21, 2024 meeting. Council referred the grant funding recommendations back to HRC with direction to first fund all qualified applications that meet the homelessness prevention primary funding priority, and then, after qualified homelessness prevention applications are funded, the Commission should consider applications for the additional priorities.
Item 6e
On May 29, 2024, the HRC held a special meeting to review the grant applications and provide revised funding recommendations considering the City Council’s direction and guidance. Attachment B includes a complete list of the applications, a summary of each project, and HRC’s new final funding recommendations.
Organization Project or
Program
Reqd.
Amount
Previous HRC
Grant Review
Subcommittee
Recommended
Amounts
Previous HRC
Recommended
Amounts
New Final HRC
Recommended
Amounts
1 5 Cities Homeless
Coalition
Homeless
Prevention &
Rapid ReHousing
$20,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
2 Big Brothers Big
Sisters of San Luis
Obispo County
Mentoring to
Help
Disadvantage
d Youth Meet
their Full
Potential
$10,000 $0 $0 $0
3 CASA of San Luis
Obispo County, Inc.
General SLO
CASA
Program
Support
$20,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
4 City Farm
2025 Youth
Empowerme
nt Program
$15,000 $6,974 $8,948 $0
5 Community Action
Partnership of SLO
County
Homeless
Prevention/St
able Housing
Services
$10,000 $10,000 $0 $10,000
6 Community Action
Partnership of SLO
County
Families in
Transition
(FIT)
$10,000 $0 $0 $5,000
7 Community
Counseling Center
Sharing the
Therapeutic
Space:
Professional
and
Affordable
Psychotherap
y Options for
Underprivileg
ed
Populations
in the City of
San Luis
Obispo
$5,000 $0 $0 $0
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8 Corazon Latino
Support
Groups -
Corazon
Latino
Central Coast
$20,000 $0 $0 $0
9 Diversity Coalition
BIPOC Board
Leadership
Training
Program
$10,000 $0 $0 $0
10 Family Matters
Consulting
Circle of
Security -
Prevention
Program
$15,000 $0 $0 $0
11 Food Bank of SLO
County
No-Cook
Bags for SLO
County
Residents
Experiencing
Homelessnes
s
$20,000.
00 $0 $0 $0
12 Hospice of SLO
County
Caregiver
Support and
Grief
Counseling
$20,000 $0 $0 $0
13 Housing Authority
San Luis Obispo
Housing
Stability with
Supportive
Housing
Program
$20,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
14 Independent Living
Resource Center
Disability
Rights and
Cultural
Awareness in
San Luis
Obispo
$8,691 $0 $0 $0
15 Jack's Helping
Hand
Assistance
for Single
Mothers of
Children with
Special
Needs in the
City of San
Luis Obispo
$10,000 $0 $5,000 $0
16 Jewish Family
Services of San
Luis Obispo
Homeless
Support
Services
$7,300 $7,300 $7,300 $7,300
17 Literacy for Life The Literacy
Program $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
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18 Long Term Care
Ombudsman
Services of San
Luis Obispo County
Ombudsman
Services $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
19 Lumina Alliance
Emergency
Shelter
Program for
Sexual
Assault and
Intimate
Partner
Violence
Survivors
$20,000 $0 $10,000 $20,000
20 One Cool Earth
Garden
Education
Program
$5,000 $0 $0 $0
21 PathPoint
Independent
Living
Technology
for People
with I/DD
$15,000 $0 $0 $0
22 People's Self-Help
Housing
Corporation
SLO
Supportive
Housing
Program for
Low-Income
Households
$20,000 $0 $0 $0
23 Pregnancy and
Parenting Support
of SLO County
Nurture SLO
Families $15,000 $0 $0 $0
24 RACE MATTERS
SLO Shop Talk $10,000 $0 $0 $0
25 Restorative
Partners, Inc.
Opportunity
to Fund $10,000 $6,974 $0 $10,000
26 San Luis Obispo
Child Development
Resource Center
Child and
Family Play
Therapy
Program
$10,000 $0 $0 $0
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27 San Luis Obispo
Committee for
Education on
Alcoholism, dba
Middle House
Alumni
Housing $6,250 $6,250 $6,250 $6,250
28 San Luis Obispo
Committee for
Education on
Alcoholism, dba
Middle House
Homeless
Prevention $5,600 $5,600 $5,600 $5,600
29 San Luis Obispo
County Bicycle
Coalition, dba Bike
SLO County
Cycling
Without Age $5,500 $0 $0 $0
30 San Luis Obispo
Legal Assistance
Foundation
Senior Legal
Services $20,000 $0 $0 $0
31 Senior Nutrition
Program
Meals that
Connect $15,000 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500
32 Shower the People Shower the
People $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
33 SLO County
UndocuSupport
Direct
Housing Aid
for Immigrant
Families
$7,442 $7,442 $7,442 $7,442
34 SLO Noor
Foundation
Whole
Community
Care Project
$20,000 $0 $0 $0
35 Smart Share
Housing Solutions
Community
Housing
Provisions/H
omeless
Prevention
$14,460 $5,960 $5,960 $5,908
36 Transitions Mental
Health Association
Growing
Grounds
Downtown
$20,000 $10,000 $10,000 $0
37 United Way of San
Luis Obispo
Community -
Driven
Initiative in
San Luis
Obispo:
Preventing
Poverty and
Building a
Sustainable
Community
$20,000 $11,000 $11,000 $0
$495,243 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
Item 6e
Grant Contracts
Upon Council approval of HSG funding recommendations, the City will enter into a contract with each organization that has been awarded grant funding. The HRC and the City staff will review grant project reports throughout the year. Organizations awarded grant funding are required to provide a mid-year and year-end report describing administrative functions, metrics and outcomes, and use of funds related to the application for each grant program. Reports are reviewed by staff and the HRC for completeness and compliance.
Public Engagement
The public, and more specifically non-profit service organizations, were engaged throughout the HSG award process. Non-profit service organizations received communication of available funding, an informational session provided in English and Spanish available in the Office of DEI website, technical assistance during the application period, a detailed grant web application outlining funding criteria, and how to access support from staff. This item was originally presented on the consent agenda for the May 21, 2024, City Council meeting and followed all required postings and notifications.
An email notification was provided to all HSG applicants inviting them to attend the HRC special meeting on May 29, 2024.
This item is on the consent agenda for the July 16, 2024, City Council meeting and followed all required postings and notifications. The public can also submit comments on this item at or before the meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to the recommended action in this report, because the action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15378.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: Yes Budget Year: 2024-25
Funding Identified: Yes
Fiscal Analysis:
Funding
Sources
Total Budget
Available
Current
Funding
Request
Remaining
Balance
Annual
Ongoing
Cost
General Fund $150,000 $150,000 $ $
State
Federal
Fees
Other:
Total $150,000 $150,000 $0 $
Item 6e
As adopted in the 2023-2025 Financial Plan and FY 2024-25 Supplemental Budget, the allocated 2024-2025 budget for the HSG program was $150,000. HSG projects will be implemented for a period of one year starting at the beginning of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.
ALTERNATIVES
1. The Council may modify the proposed grant funding amounts. The Council should provide direction on the modifications desired and adopt the revised allocations.
2. The Council may return the matter back to the HRC again for further consideration of the funding recommendations. In this case, it is recommended that Council provide additional direction to the HRC regarding its consideration of the funding recommendations.
ATTACHMENTS
A - 2024-25 Human Services Grant Applications, Subcommittee Preliminary Funding, and Previous HRC Funding Recommendations.
B - 2024-25 Human Services Grant New Final Funding Recommendations C - 05-29-2024 Special HRC Meeting Minutes
2024-25 Human Services Grant Applications, Subcommittee Preliminary Funding, and Previous HRC Funding Recommendations.
Organization Project or
Program Description of Project/Program Requested Amount Previous HRC
Grant Review
Subcommittee
Recommended
Amounts
Previous HRC
Recommended
Amounts
1 5 Cities Homeless
Coalition
Homeless
Prevention &
Rapid ReHousing
This program provides wrap-around services
including case management and direct financial
assistance with a special emphasis on the housing
support program. It will ensure services are lowbarrier and accessible and assist them to resolve their housing crisis before focusing on other nonhousing related services. The use of the funds will be for rental assistance and relocation stabilization (staff & application fees and deposit).
$20,000 $10,000 $10,000
2 Big Brothers Big
Sisters of San
Luis Obispo
County
Mentoring to
Help
Disadvantaged
Youth Meet
their Full
Potential
This program provides professional caseworkers to
pair and sustain mentoring relationships for
disadvantaged youth residing SLO. Caseworkers
(bilingual) will screen, train, pair with a mentor,
support, assess, and provide referrals to address
physical, mental health, and developmental service
needs, including connections to hunger prevention
programs. The funds will be used for local
government/schools and for staff salaries.
$10,000 $0 $0
3 CASA of San Luis
Obispo County,
Inc.
General SLO
CASA Program
Support
This program advocates for the best interests of
abused and neglected children within the court
system. CASA recruits, trains, and supervises
volunteers who advocate for this vulnerable
population with the goal of ensuring that each and
every child grows up in a safe, nurturing, and
permanent home. The funds will be used for rent and
utilities.
$20,000 $10,000 $10,000
4 City Farm
2025 Youth
Empowerment
Program
This program supports the Summer of 2025, City
Farm SLO’s Youth Empowerment Program (YEP)
will provide 1,500 individual instruction hours to 35
teens. 5,000 pounds of produce will be delivered to
the SLO Food Bank as a result of programming,
impacting thousands of residents. The funds will be
used for two facilitators, a farmer, food and
beverage, tools and materials, and liability insurance. $15,000 $6,974 $8,948
5 Community
Action
Partnership of
SLO County
Homeless
Prevention/Sta
ble Housing
Services
This program will provide emergency financial
assistance to residents in households in SLO that
are at risk of being evicted and need help with a
rental payment, or who need support securing
housing with first month’s rent and/or a security
deposit. The funds will be used for financial
assistance payments and "indirect expenses @8%".
$10,000 $10,000 $0
6 Community
Action
Partnership of
SLO County
Families in
Transition (FIT)
This program is a long-standing program and
partnership with SLCUSD focused on supporting
homeless students and their families. This project is
intended to support 10 families with children (five
homeless, five at risk for eviction) enrolled in
SLCUSD that reside in the city. The funds will be
used for housing-related case management services
(described above) and direct financial support to
secure and maintain permanent housing for these
youth and their families.
$10,000 $0 $0
7 Community
Counseling
Center
Sharing the
Therapeutic
Space:
Professional
and Affordable
Psychotherapy
Options for
Underprivileged
Populations in
the City of San
Luis Obispo
This program supports the small collective of
volunteer therapists and coordinators of a flourishing
organization that serves thousands of low-income
residents, students, and unhoused individuals and
provides training opportunities to current and future
mental health professionals. The funds will be used
towards 3 salaries, telehealth annual fee,
rent/mortgage, and operating expenses.
$5,000 $0 $0
8 Corazon Latino
Support
Groups -
Corazon Latino
Central Coast
This program will have reoccurring focus groups
where marginalized communities will have access to
multiple agencies providing information and support
regarding homeless prevention, hunger and
malnutrition prevention, language services, and
physical/mental health services. It also aims to
provide childcare, food, and ongoing rotation of
partner agencies at these support groups. The funds
will be used towards 5 salaries and food & beverage.
$20,000 $0 $0
9 Diversity
Coalition
BIPOC Board
Leadership
Training
Program
This project supports the ongoing efforts of the
BIPOC Board Leadership program that conducts 2
trainings per year with 12-15 diverse BIPOC
participants, that is followed by board placement
assistance for BIPOC individuals with nonprofit
boards. It also supports their partnership with
$10,000 $0 $0
Spokes in providing DEI trainings to agencies aiming
to diversify their boards. The funds will be used for
staff salary, training materials, and meals for cohort. 10 Family Matters
Consulting
Circle of
Security -
Prevention
Program
This program aims to address the systematic
injustices marginalized children experience in the
education system. This is done by addressing the
challenges by implementing evidence-based
interventions with Circle of Security focused on
promoting equity and inclusion in early childhood
education. The funds will be used for two facilitators
and one program coordinator who will provide
accessible support groups.
$15,000 $0 $0
11 Food Bank of SLO
County
No-Cook Bags
for SLO County
Residents
Experiencing
Homelessness
This program will provide continued funding for our
No-Cook Bags program, bags of portable foods
designed for homeless residents who do not have
access to a kitchen and cannot benefit from typical
Food Bank distribution items. This program has
proven to be very successful in the City of San Luis
Obispo, with approximately 1,500 No-Cook Bags
distributed each month to homeless residents of the
city to ensure access to nutritious meals. The funds
will be used to purchase food for program.
$20,000.0
0 $0 $0
12 Hospice of SLO
County
Caregiver
Support and
Grief
Counseling
This program is meant to offer a variety of services
to help keep home caregivers healthy and well as
they care for a loved one with a life-limiting
diagnosis. The funds for this program will be to
support the personnel costs associated with
sustaining the Caregiver Support and Grief
Counseling program so that they can meet the
community’s ongoing need for in-home caregiver
support and grief counseling services.
$20,000 $0 $0
13 Housing Authority
San Luis Obispo
Housing
Stability with
Supportive
Housing
Program
This program's objectives include housing stability,
transitioning from homelessness and rapid-rehoused
and evection prevention. The funds will be focused
on 4 areas including transportation, hunger,
transitional housing, and incentives and this program
intends to serve 1,099 residents in the city.
$20,000 $10,000 $10,000
14 Independent
Living Resource
Center
Disability
Rights and
Cultural
Awareness in
The program will focus on providing a series of
workshops to community members in two key areas
Workshop Focus #1: Advocacy Skill Development
and Workshop Focus #2: Disability Inclusion in the
Workplace, followed by a Disability Culture Night.
$8,691 $0 $0
San Luis
Obispo
The funds will be for workshop consultant, travel,
lodging, space, supplies, support, and access
accommodations.
15 Jack's Helping
Hand
Assistance for
Single Mothers
of Children with
Special Needs
in the City of
San Luis
Obispo
This program is designed to empower and enable
families, professionals, and the broader community
to meet the unique physical, mental, and medical
needs of special children and young adults under the
age of 21 within SLO County. There are currently 35
children receiving direct assisted, 54% of whom are
being cared for by a single or divorced parent. The
funds will be used for food gift cards, lodging for outof-town medical appointments, transportation/fuel expenses, medical equipment, medical bills and
emergency needs.
$10,000 $0 $5,000
16 Jewish Family
Services of San
Luis Obispo
Homeless
Support
Services
This program will provide necessary support services
to the homeless population by offering services such
as: DMV registration, vehicle insurance, car repair,
and gas cards; additional needed assistance for
items such as: storage, food, impound fees,
propane, rent and deposits, medical and legal
expenses. The grant will be used for operating (90%
direct services) and administrative (10%) costs.
$7,300 $7,300 $7,300
17 Literacy for Life The Literacy
Program
This program's mission is to recruit and train
community members to become volunteer tutors to
work one-on-one with learners and guide them to set
and meet their individual literacy learning goal (s).
The goals can be as vary by the needs of the
student. The funds will be used for general operating
expenses.
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000
18 Long Term Care
Ombudsman
Services of San
Luis Obispo
County
Ombudsman
Services
This program has services for people who live in
long term care facilities (skilled nursing or residential care facilities for the elderly) or who are seeking
information about facilities. Services include resident advocacy, facility monitoring visits, complaint
investigations and resolution, information and
assistance, and systemic advocacy. The funds will
be used for staff salaries.
$5,000 $5,000 $5,000
19 Lumina Alliance
Emergency
Shelter
Program for
Sexual Assault
and Intimate
This program is the only agency on the Central
Coast that operates a rape crisis center and has
shelters that are consistently at capacity and receive
an ever-increasing number of requests for services
$20,000 $0 $10,000
Partner
Violence
Survivors
and calls to the 24/7 Crisis & Information Line. The
funds will be used for utilities, equipment, repair, and food to support general operating costs, as well as
any necessary repairs, for our shelters that arise.
20 One Cool Earth
Garden
Education
Program
The project will support our programming at four (4)
SLO school gardens, providing year-long nutrition
learning for 1669 students. A Garden Educator is
provided to school campuses who teach a series of
108 seasonally aligned, hands-on, and standard-
based lessons per school per year. The Garden
Educator will also hold two (2) community garden
workdays and one family cooking night per school.
The funds will be used for educator wages, garden
supplies, and cooking supplies.
$5,000 $0 $0
21 PathPoint
Independent
Living
Technology for
People with
I/DD
This program will provide independent living
technology that will enable people with intellectual
disabilities and developmental disabilities served in
the Independent Living Services (ILS) and
Coordinated Family Supports (CFS) to learn the
skills necessary to retain stable housing, live
productive lives, and achieve maximum
independence. The funds will be used for smart
home hubs, automated medication dispensers,
tablets, visual alert systems, livescribe pens, smart
cooking devices, smart televisions, smartwatches,
and electric lift desks.
$15,000 $0 $0
22 People's Self-Help
Housing
Corporation
SLO
Supportive
Housing
Program for
Low-Income
Households
This program will provide an average of 16 hours of
service every week benefitting PSHH’s San Luis
Obispo residents. New residents receive information
about SHP services upon move-in from Residence
Managers, who live onsite. Managers also provide
additional outreach whenever a resident speaks to
them about a particular difficulty with which social
workers could assist.
$20,000 $0 $0
23 Pregnancy and
Parenting Support
of SLO County
Nurture SLO
Families
This program provides local families with emotional
support, practical assistance, and connections to
community resources from pregnancy through early
childhood. They offer free psychotherapy with trained
clinicians through partnership with Community
Counseling Center. The funds will be used for 3 staff
positions, rent, program supplies and staff training.
$15,000 $0 $0
24 RACE MATTERS
SLO Shop Talk
This project seeks funds to support 12 monthly
programs centered on Black wellness and healing,
as well as wellness and healing for other
communities of color, through our program, “Shop
Talk,” which advances health equity and wellbeing
through clinician-led discussion groups. The funds
will be used for all costs (staff, honoraria, facility
rental, admin, cleaning, marking, food, and supplies.
$10,000 $0 $0
25 Restorative
Partners, Inc.
Opportunity to
Fund
These programs designed to assist individuals facing
financial barriers, mental health issues, and
substance abuse challenges as they reintegrate into
our community. This year, they expect to assist 80
individuals as they work to overcome homelessness,
unemployment, and stigma. The funds will be used
for client's emergency needs.
$10,000 $6,974 $0
26 San Luis Obispo
Child
Development
Resource Center
Child and
Family Play
Therapy
Program
This program will fund the therapy team in providing
additional counseling and rehabilitation services.
Grant funds will expand services, accommodating 20
additional therapy clients annually. The funds will be
used to provide 325 therapy hours and 8 hours of
professional development, focusing on cultural
competencies.
$10,000 $0 $0
27 San Luis Obispo
Committee for
Education on
Alcoholism, dba
Middle House
Alumni Housing
This project seeks to help clients of Middle House to
relocate to independent living after a satisfactory
stay at Middle House, which is difficult to find
housing due the extreme expense of pre-rental
requirements (i.e.., security deposit, first & last
months’ rent, etc.).
$6,250 $6,250 $6,250
28 San Luis Obispo
Committee for
Education on
Alcoholism, dba
Middle House
Homeless
Prevention
This project seeks to help clients of Middle House
with the opportunity to continue and improve their
path of recovery and wellness in a safe, healthy, and
appropriate environment.
$5,600 $5,600 $5,600
29 San Luis Obispo
County Bicycle
Coalition, dba
Bike SLO County
Cycling Without
Age
The new Bike SLO County program, Cycling Without
Age, addresses social isolation for seniors by
offering bicycle rides for those who can no longer
cycle. The funds will be used for materials,
marketing, insurance, and background checks to
increase volunteer efforts.
$5,500 $0 $0
30 San Luis Obispo
Legal Assistance
Foundation
Senior Legal
Services
This program provides assistance to approximately
2,000 SLO County residents in need of legal
assistance or referrals to other resources, 700+
being seniors. SLSP’s resulting caseload of 250+
clients each year includes civil matters such as
homelessness prevention, elder abuse, consumer
finance, government benefits appeals, and preparing
for incapacity/end-of-life. The funds will be used for
all operating costs.
$20,000 $0 $0
31 Senior Nutrition
Program
Meals that
Connect
This program strives to meet the growing needs to
feed the senior population, especially those who are
at or below the poverty level. The funds will be used
to cover food costs, kitchen staff labor, supplies,
rent, transportation cost for our San Luis Obispo
dining site at the United Church of Christ
Congregational.
$15,000 $7,500 $7,500
32 Shower the
People
Shower the
People
The program will continue to provide access to a free
shower to the homeless at our current four (4) sites
in San Luis Obispo. It provides clients with a shower
as well as a new pair of underwear, socks, t-shirts, a
comb, and hand sanitizer.
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000
33 SLO County
UndocuSupport
Direct Housing
Aid for
Immigrant
Families
This program is intended to provide aid to local
undocumented focused community-basedorganizations that directly interface with the undocumented population to provide direct housing
aid in the form of rental assistance, security deposit, and/or utility payment to avoid shut-off. The funds
will be used for grants, staff, and administrative fees. $7,442 $7,442 $7,442
34 SLO Noor
Foundation
Whole
Community
Care Project
This program will open a solely owned and operated
mobile health clinic in addition to expanding capacity
at its existing two clinic sites in San Luis Obispo. It will provide new and existing clinical programs, a
new care coordination program, and a new
community outreach campaign to better reach and
serve “hard-to-reach” populations in the City of San
Luis Obispo. The funds will be used for staffing and
program services.
$20,000 $0 $0
35 Smart Share
Housing
Solutions
Community
Housing
Provisions/Hom
eless
Prevention
The program is a two-pronged approach, providing
immediate direct housing to City residents and
planning for broader longer term housing support in
upcoming years through the Waterman Village
Residency Plan. The funds will be used for research,
$14,460 $5,960 $5,960
training, stakeholder input, draft review and final
draft.
36 Transitions
Mental Health
Association
Growing
Grounds
Downtown
This program is one of three Growing Grounds social
enterprises that provides vocational training and paid
employment to 20 TMHA clients with the hopes of
adding 4 clients, with a focus on individuals who are
at risk of homelessness. The funds will be used for
staff salaries, client wages, PR taxes, credit
card/service charges, insurance, and
telecommunication.
$20,000 $10,000 $10,000
37 United Way of
San Luis Obispo
Community -
Driven Initiative
in San Luis
Obispo:
Preventing
Poverty and
Building a
Sustainable
Community
This program focuses on two primary areas of
impact that include community collaboration and
poverty prevention by providing tax resources, a
resource fair, a financial literacy program, and by
increasing volunteer engagement. The funds will be
used for staff salaries, administrative costs,
advertising, "miscellaneous," and platform
subscriptions.
$20,000 $11,000 $11,000
TOTAL $495,243 $150,000 $150,000
2024-25 Human Services Grant New Final Funding Recommendations Organization Project or
Program Description of Project/Program Requested Amount New Final HRC
Recommended
Amounts
1 5 Cities Homeless
Coalition
Homeless
Prevention &
Rapid ReHousing
This program provides wrap-around services including case management and direct financial assistance with a special emphasis on the housing support program. It will ensure services are lowbarrier and accessible and assist them to resolve their housing crisis before focusing on other non-housing related services. The use of the funds will be for rental assistance and relocation stabilization (staff & application fees and deposit).
$20,000 $10,000
2 Big Brothers Big
Sisters of San
Luis Obispo
County
Mentoring to
Help
Disadvantaged
Youth Meet
their Full
Potential
This program provides professional caseworkers to pair and sustain mentoring relationships for disadvantaged youth residing SLO.
Caseworkers (bilingual) will screen, train, pair with a mentor, support, assess, and provide referrals to address physical, mental health, and developmental service needs, including connections to hunger prevention programs. The funds will be used for local government/schools and for staff salaries.
$10,000 $0
3 CASA of San Luis
Obispo County,
Inc.
General SLO
CASA Program
Support
This program advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the court system. CASA recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who advocate for this vulnerable population with the goal of ensuring that each and every child grows up in a safe, nurturing, and permanent home. The funds will be used for rent and utilities.
$20,000 $10,000
4 City Farm
2025 Youth
Empowerment
Program
This program supports the Summer of 2025, City Farm SLO’s Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) will provide 1,500 individual instruction hours to 35 teens. 5,000 pounds of produce will be delivered to the SLO Food Bank as a result of programming, impacting thousands of residents. The funds will be used for two facilitators, a farmer, food and beverage, tools and materials, and liability insurance.
$15,000 $0
5 Community
Action
Partnership of
SLO County
Homeless
Prevention/Sta
ble Housing
Services
This program will provide emergency financial assistance to residents in households in SLO that are at risk of being evicted and need help with a rental payment, or who need support securing housing with first month’s rent and/or a security deposit. The funds will be used for financial assistance payments and "indirect expenses @8%".
$10,000 $10,000
6 Community
Action
Partnership of
SLO County
Families in
Transition (FIT)
This program is a long-standing program and partnership with SLCUSD focused on supporting homeless students and their families. This project is intended to support 10 families with children (five homeless, five at risk for eviction) enrolled in SLCUSD that $10,000 $5,000
reside in the city. The funds will be used for housing-related case management services (described above) and direct financial support to secure and maintain permanent housing for these youth and their families.
7 Community
Counseling
Center
Sharing the
Therapeutic
Space:
Professional
and Affordable
Psychotherapy
Options for
Underprivileged
Populations in
the City of San
Luis Obispo
This program supports the small collective of volunteer therapists and coordinators of a flourishing organization that serves thousands of low-income residents, students, and unhoused individuals and provides training opportunities to current and future mental health professionals. The funds will be used towards 3 salaries, telehealth annual fee, rent/mortgage, and operating expenses. $5,000 $0 8 Corazon Latino
Support
Groups -
Corazon Latino
Central Coast
This program will have reoccurring focus groups where marginalized communities will have access to multiple agencies providing information and support regarding homeless prevention, hunger and malnutrition prevention, language services, and physical/mental health services. It also aims to provide childcare, food, and ongoing rotation of partner agencies at these support groups. The funds will be used towards 5 salaries and food & beverage.
$20,000 $0
9 Diversity
Coalition
BIPOC Board
Leadership
Training
Program
This project supports the ongoing efforts of the BIPOC Board Leadership program that conducts 2 trainings per year with 12-15 diverse BIPOC participants, that is followed by board placement assistance for BIPOC individuals with nonprofit boards. It also supports their partnership with Spokes in providing DEI trainings to agencies aiming to diversify their boards. The funds will be used for staff salary, training materials, and meals for cohort. $10,000 $0
10 Family Matters
Consulting
Circle of
Security -
Prevention
Program
This program aims to address the systematic injustices marginalized children experience in the education system. This is done by addressing the challenges by implementing evidence-based interventions with Circle of Security focused on promoting equity and inclusion in early childhood education. The funds will be used for two facilitators and one program coordinator who will provide accessible support groups.
$15,000 $0
11 Food Bank of SLO
County
No-Cook Bags
for SLO County
Residents
Experiencing
Homelessness
This program will provide continued funding for our No-Cook Bags program, bags of portable foods designed for homeless residents who do not have access to a kitchen and cannot benefit from typical Food Bank distribution items. This program has proven to be very successful in the City of San Luis Obispo, with approximately 1,500 No-Cook Bags distributed each month to homeless residents of the $20,000.00 $0
city to ensure access to nutritious meals. The funds will be used to purchase food for program.
12 Hospice of SLO
County
Caregiver
Support and
Grief
Counseling
This program is meant to offer a variety of services to help keep home caregivers healthy and well as they care for a loved one with a life-limiting diagnosis. The funds for this program will be to support the personnel costs associated with sustaining the Caregiver Support and Grief Counseling program so that they can meet the community’s ongoing need for in-home caregiver support and grief counseling services.
$20,000 $0
13 Housing Authority
San Luis Obispo
Housing
Stability with
Supportive
Housing
Program
This program's objectives include housing stability, transitioning from homelessness and rapid-rehoused and evection prevention. The funds will be focused on 4 areas including transportation, hunger, transitional housing, and incentives and this program intends to serve 1,099 residents in the city.
$20,000 $10,000
14 Independent
Living Resource
Center
Disability
Rights and
Cultural
Awareness in
San Luis
Obispo
The program will focus on providing a series of workshops to community members in two key areas Workshop Focus #1:
Advocacy Skill Development and Workshop Focus #2: Disability Inclusion in the Workplace, followed by a Disability Culture Night.
The funds will be for workshop consultant, travel, lodging, space, supplies, support, and access accommodations.
$8,691 $0
15 Jack's Helping
Hand
Assistance for
Single Mothers
of Children with
Special Needs
in the City of
San Luis
Obispo
This program is designed to empower and enable families, professionals, and the broader community to meet the unique physical, mental, and medical needs of special children and young adults under the age of 21 within SLO County. There are currently 35 children receiving direct assisted, 54% of whom are being cared for by a single or divorced parent. The funds will be used for food gift cards, lodging for out-of-town medical appointments,
transportation/fuel expenses, medical equipment, medical bills and emergency needs.
$10,000 $0
16 Jewish Family
Services of San
Luis Obispo
Homeless
Support
Services
This program will provide necessary support services to the homeless population by offering services such as: DMV registration, vehicle insurance, car repair, and gas cards; additional needed assistance for items such as: storage, food, impound fees, propane, rent and deposits, medical and legal expenses. The grant will be used for operating (90% direct services) and administrative (10%) costs.
$7,300 $7,300
17 Literacy for Life The Literacy
Program
This program's mission is to recruit and train community members to become volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with learners and guide them to set and meet their individual literacy learning goal (s). The goals can be as vary by the needs of the student. The funds will be used for general operating expenses.
$10,000 $10,000
18 Long Term Care
Ombudsman
Services of San
Luis Obispo
County
Ombudsman
Services
This program has services for people who live in long term care facilities (skilled nursing or residential care facilities for the elderly) or who are seeking information about facilities. Services include resident advocacy, facility monitoring visits, complaint investigations and resolution, information and assistance, and systemic advocacy.
The funds will be used for staff salaries.
$5,000 $5,000
19 Lumina Alliance
Emergency
Shelter
Program for
Sexual Assault
and Intimate
Partner
Violence
Survivors
This program is the only agency on the Central Coast that operates a rape crisis center and has shelters that are consistently at capacity and receive an ever-increasing number of requests for services and calls to the 24/7 Crisis & Information Line. The funds will be used for utilities, equipment, repair, and food to support general operating costs, as well as any necessary repairs, for our shelters that arise. $20,000 $20,000
20 One Cool Earth
Garden
Education
Program
The project will support our programming at four (4) SLO school gardens, providing year-long nutrition learning for 1669 students. A Garden Educator is provided to school campuses who teach a series of 108 seasonally aligned, hands-on, and standard-based lessons per school per year. The Garden Educator will also hold two (2) community garden workdays and one family cooking night per school. The funds will be used for educator wages, garden supplies, and cooking supplies.
$5,000 $0
21 PathPoint
Independent
Living
Technology for
People with
I/DD
This program will provide independent living technology that will enable people with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities served in the Independent Living Services (ILS) and Coordinated Family Supports (CFS) to learn the skills necessary to retain stable housing, live productive lives, and achieve maximum independence. The funds will be used for smart home hubs, automated medication dispensers, tablets, visual alert systems, livescribe pens, smart cooking devices, smart televisions, smartwatches, and electric lift desks.
$15,000 $0
22 People's Self-Help
Housing
Corporation
SLO
Supportive
Housing
Program for
Low-Income
Households
This program will provide an average of 16 hours of service every week benefitting PSHH’s San Luis Obispo residents. New residents receive information about SHP services upon move-in from Residence Managers, who live onsite. Managers also provide additional outreach whenever a resident speaks to them about a particular difficulty with which social workers could assist. $20,000 $0
23 Pregnancy and
Parenting Support
of SLO County
Nurture SLO
Families
This program provides local families with emotional support, practical assistance, and connections to community resources from pregnancy through early childhood. They offer free psychotherapy with trained clinicians through partnership with Community Counseling Center. The funds will be used for 3 staff positions, rent, program supplies and staff training.
$15,000 $0
24 RACE MATTERS
SLO Shop Talk
This project seeks funds to support 12 monthly programs centered on Black wellness and healing, as well as wellness and healing for other communities of color, through our program, “Shop Talk,” which advances health equity and wellbeing through clinician-led discussion groups. The funds will be used for all costs (staff, honoraria, facility rental, admin, cleaning, marking, food, and supplies.
$10,000 $0
25 Restorative
Partners, Inc.
Opportunity to
Fund
These programs designed to assist individuals facing financial barriers, mental health issues, and substance abuse challenges as they reintegrate into our community. This year, they expect to assist 80 individuals as they work to overcome homelessness,
unemployment, and stigma. The funds will be used for client's emergency needs.
$10,000 $10,000
26 San Luis Obispo
Child
Development
Resource Center
Child and
Family Play
Therapy
Program
This program will fund the therapy team in providing additional counseling and rehabilitation services. Grant funds will expand services, accommodating 20 additional therapy clients annually. The funds will be used to provide 325 therapy hours and 8 hours of professional development, focusing on cultural competencies. $10,000 $0
27 San Luis Obispo
Committee for
Education on
Alcoholism, dba
Middle House
Alumni Housing
This project seeks to help clients of Middle House to relocate to independent living after a satisfactory stay at Middle House, which is difficult to find housing due the extreme expense of pre-rental requirements (i.e.., security deposit, first & last months’ rent, etc.). $6,250 $6,250
28 San Luis Obispo
Committee for
Education on
Alcoholism, dba
Middle House
Homeless
Prevention
This project seeks to help clients of Middle House with the opportunity to continue and improve their path of recovery and wellness in a safe, healthy, and appropriate environment. $5,600 $5,600 29 San Luis Obispo
County Bicycle
Coalition, dba
Bike SLO County
Cycling Without
Age
The new Bike SLO County program, Cycling Without Age, addresses social isolation for seniors by offering bicycle rides for those who can no longer cycle. The funds will be used for materials, marketing, insurance, and background checks to increase volunteer efforts. $5,500 $0
30 San Luis Obispo
Legal Assistance
Foundation
Senior Legal
Services
This program provides assistance to approximately 2,000 SLO County residents in need of legal assistance or referrals to other resources, 700+ being seniors. SLSP’s resulting caseload of 250+ clients each year includes civil matters such as homelessness prevention, elder abuse, consumer finance, government benefits appeals, and preparing for incapacity/end-of-life. The funds will be used for all operating costs.
$20,000 $0
31 Senior Nutrition
Program
Meals that
Connect
This program strives to meet the growing needs to feed the senior population, especially those who are at or below the poverty level.
The funds will be used to cover food costs, kitchen staff labor, $15,000 $7,500
supplies, rent, transportation cost for our San Luis Obispo dining site at the United Church of Christ Congregational.
32 Shower the
People
Shower the
People
The program will continue to provide access to a free shower to the homeless at our current four (4) sites in San Luis Obispo. It provides clients with a shower as well as a new pair of underwear, socks, tshirts, a comb, and hand sanitizer. $20,000 $20,000
33 SLO County
UndocuSupport
Direct Housing
Aid for
Immigrant
Families
This program is intended to provide aid to local undocumented focused community-based-organizations that directly interface with the undocumented population to provide direct housing aid in the form of rental assistance, security deposit, and/or utility payment to avoid shut-off. The funds will be used for grants, staff, and administrative fees.
$7,442 $7,442
34 SLO Noor
Foundation
Whole
Community
Care Project
This program will open a solely owned and operated mobile health clinic in addition to expanding capacity at its existing two clinic sites in San Luis Obispo. It will provide new and existing clinical programs, a new care coordination program, and a new community outreach campaign to better reach and serve “hard-to-reach” populations in the City of San Luis Obispo. The funds will be used for staffing and program services.
$20,000 $0
35 Smart Share
Housing
Solutions
Community
Housing
Provisions/Hom
eless
Prevention
The program is a two-pronged approach, providing immediate direct housing to City residents and planning for broader longer term housing support in upcoming years through the Waterman Village Residency Plan. The funds will be used for research, training, stakeholder input, draft review and final draft.
$14,460 $5,908
36 Transitions
Mental Health
Association
Growing
Grounds
Downtown
This program is one of three Growing Grounds social enterprises that provides vocational training and paid employment to 20 TMHA clients with the hopes of adding 4 clients, with a focus on individuals who are at risk of homelessness. The funds will be used for staff salaries, client wages, PR taxes, credit card/service charges, insurance, and telecommunication.
$20,000 $0
37 United Way of
San Luis Obispo
Community -
Driven Initiative
in San Luis
Obispo:
Preventing
Poverty and
Building a
Sustainable
Community
This program focuses on two primary areas of impact that include community collaboration and poverty prevention by providing tax resources, a resource fair, a financial literacy program, and by increasing volunteer engagement. The funds will be used for staff salaries, administrative costs, advertising, "miscellaneous," and platform subscriptions.
$20,000 $0
TOTAL $495,243 $150,000
1 Human Relations Commission Minutes
May 29, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Human Relations
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioner Stephanie Carlotti, Commissioner Vincent
DeTurris, Commissioner Sierra Smith, Commissioner Taryn Warrecker, Vice Chair Catuih Campos, Chair Angie Kasprzak City Staff Present: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Nestor VelozPassalacqua, Deputy City Manager Greg Hermann, City Clerk Teresa Purrington
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was called to order on May 29, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Kasprzak.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
3. BUSINESS ITEMS
3.a 2024-25 Human Services Grant Funding
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries.
Chair Kasprzak opened Public Comment
Public Comment:
Biz Steinberg
Bernadette Bernardi
Susan Lamont
Ilene Brill
Jack Lahey
Janna Nichols
Marina Bernheimer
Karen Jones
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Kasprzak closed Public Comment
2 Motion By Commissioner Warrecker
Second By Commissioner Smith
To provide the following funding recommendation to City Council for the 2024-25 Human Services Grants:
1. Five Cities Homeless Coalition - Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing - $10,000
3. CASA of San Luis Obispo County - General SLO CASA Program Support - $10,000
5. CAPSLO - Homeless Prevention/Stable Housing Services - $10,000
6. CAPSLO - Families in Transition (FIT) - $5000
13. HASLO - Housing Stability with Supporting Housing Program - $10,000
16. Jewish Family Services of San Luis Obispo - Homeless Support Services - $7,300
17. Literacy for Life - The Literacy Program - $10,000
18. Long Term Care Ombudsman of San Luis Obispo County - Ombudsman Services - $5,000
19. Lumina Alliance - Emergency Shelter Program for Sexual Assault and Initiate Partner Violence Survivors - $20,000
25. Restorative Partners, Inc. - Opportunity to Fund - $10,000
27. San Luis Obispo Committee for Education on Alcoholism, dba Middle House - Alumni Housing - $6,250
28. San Luis Obispo Committee for Education on Alcoholism, dba Middle House - Homeless Prevention - $5,600
31. Senior Nutrition - Meals that Connect - $7,500
32. Shower the People - Shower the People - $20,000
33. SLO County UndocuSpport - Direct Housing Aid for Immigrant Families - $7,442
35. Smart Share Housing Solutions - Community Housing Provisions/Homeless Prevention - $5,908
Ayes (6): Commissioner Carlotti, Commissioner DeTurris, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Warrecker, Vice Chair Campos, and Chair Kasprzak
3 CARRIED (6 to 0)
4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission for June 5th is canceled. The next Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
APPROVED BY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: XX/XX/202X
Item 6f
Department: Attorney
Cost Center: 1501
For Agenda of: 7/16/2024
Placement: Consent
Estimated Time: N/A
FROM: Christine Dietrick, City Attorney
Prepared By: Sadie Symens, Deputy City Attorney
SUBJECT: APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL OPIOID LITIGATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH KROGER CO.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve City participation in the nationally negotiated opioid related settlement agreements with supermarket pharmacy Kroger Co. (“Kroger”); and
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to execute documents as needed to participate in the settlement agreement; and
3. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to elect disposition of Kroger settlement funds (deferral of settlement funds to the County or direct allocation to the City); and
4. Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to conduct an evaluation of the aggregate national opioid litigation settlement amounts and administrative burdens of direct allocation, and, if warranted, authorize the City Manager to change the distribution election for all settlements, with notification the Council.
POLICY CONTEXT
Participating in the settlement agreement will provide substantial funding to be used to address opioid abuse, addiction and other opioid related issues and may assist the City in advancing City objectives consistent with the City's Economic Recovery, Resiliency and Fiscal Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Housing and Homelessness Major City Goals.
DISCUSSION
Background
A new proposed nationwide settlement agreement1(“Settlement”) has been reached that would resolve prescription opiate litigation that has been brought by numerous states, local political subdivisions, and special districts against Kroger Co. supermarket pharmacy (“Kroger”) over the impacts of opioid use, abuse, and addiction. The Settlement also contains injunctive relief governing opioid dispensing practices and requires Kroger Co. to implement safeguards to prevent diversion of prescription opioids.
1 View the proposed Kroger Settlement Agreement here: https://nationalopioidsettlement.com/wpcontent/uploads/2024/05/Kroger-Multistate-Settlement-Agreement-Circulated-to-States-March-25-2024.pdf
Item 6f
The proposed settlement requires Kroger to pay approximately $1.2 billion to participating states and subdivisions to remediate and abate the impacts of the opioid crisis. The settlement requires payments over 11 years after its effective date. Depending on participation levels, California may receive up to $122 million in opioid abatement funds, 85% of which will go directly to cities and counties.
The proposed settlement has two key participation steps. First, each state must decide whether to participate. California has elected to participate in the settlement. Second, eligible subdivisions within the state must decide whether to participate in the settlement agreement and affirmatively opt-in by no later than August 12, 2024. Based upon subdivision participation forms received on or before that date, the subdivision participation rate will be used to determine whether a state earns its maximum potential payment under the settlement. If the settlement moves forward, the subdivision’s release will become effective. If a settlement does not move forward, that release will not become effective.
Generally, the more subdivisions that participate, the greater amount of the settlement funds will flow to California and its participating local jurisdictions. Local government support and sign-on is required to maximize the amount coming to local communities.
Eligible cities may elect to receive direct payment or have their allocated share go to the county in which they are located. According to the settlement administrator, 99% of cities and counties (by population) have joined the recent settlements against other opioid defendants. Indeed, the City participated in the 2023 national opioid litigation settlement agreement with CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Teva and Allergan, as well as the 2021 agreements with various pharmaceutical Distributors and manufacturer Johnson & Johnson. As in those agreements, any subdivision that does not participate cannot directly share in any of the settlement funds. Any subdivision that does not participate may also reduce the amount of money for programs to remediate the opioid crisis in the state.
If the City elects to participate, the City can later decide whether to receive its share of allocated funds under the settlement agreements directly or have its share of funds default to San Luis Obispo County. For the two previous opioid settlement agreements, the City has elected to defer its funds to the County, based on the assessment that the administrative and reporting burden2 outweighed the benefit of a direct allocation.
However, the annual aggregate amount for which the City is eligible, either now or in the future as additional settlements are reached, may justify a direct allocation.3
2 Participating Subdivisions receiving funds from the California opioid settlements are required to complete annual reporting of funds received and expended, by activity, to the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS.)
3 The City’s 2024 opioid settlement shares were $47,757.32 from the 2021 “Distributor” settlement (payment year 4 of 18 years), and $41,744.24 from the 2021 Janssen settlement (payment year 3 of 10 years), both of which were redirected to the County. Payments from the 2023 settlements have not yet been disbursed.
Item 6f
A direct allocation would require the City to administer the funds and report annually on program expenditures but would also allow the City greater control over how the funds are used. All payments due by defendants under the existing settlement agreements are to be paid out over a period of several years, ranging from six years (Walmart) to 18 years (Distributors).
The decision on disposition of funds for the Kroger settlement agreement does not need to be made now. The only decision the City must make now is whether to participate in the settlement agreement. Opting to participate in the settlement means agreeing to the terms of the settlement agreement, releasing all claims within the scope of the settlement, and agreeing to use monies received as required under each settlement. Staff recommends that Council delegate to the City Manager and City Attorney the authority to make this election (which can be changed later for any disbursement, at least 60 days prior to a Payment Date).
If the City does not opt in by August 12, 2024, it will be precluded from participation in the agreement, will not receive any of the allocated settlement funds and will be left with the option to individually pursue litigation against Kroger Co. (note that the City’s participation in the settlement will include executing a Master Dismissal of released claims against these defendants). The latter option would be burdensome, costly, risky and demanding of resources vastly disproportionate to the City's likely ability to prevail in individual litigation against the various defendants. Accordingly, staff is recommending the City Council authorize participation in the existing settlement.
Previous Council or Advisory Body Action
Council approved participation in the national opioid litigation settlement agreements with McKesson, Cardinal Health, and AmerisourceBergen (“Distributors”) and Janssen/Johnson & Johnson in 2021. Council also approved participation in the settlement agreement with CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart pharmacies as well as the Teva and Allergen manufacturers in 2023.
Public Engagement
None. Not applicable since this involves a settlement of litigation to which the City was not a direct party.
CONCURRENCE
The Police and Fire Chief, Community Development and City Administration Departments concur in the recommendation.
Item 6f
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to the recommended action in this report, because the action does not constitute a "Project" under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: No Budget Years: 2024 through 2034
Funding Identified: N/A. Settlement agreement would provide funds to the City, not require funds be paid out.
Fiscal Analysis:
Funding
Sources
Total Budget
Available
Current
Funding
Request
Remaining
Balance
Annual
Ongoing
Cost
General Fund $ $0 $ $0
State
Federal
Fees
Other:
Total $0 $0
The amount of funds that would be received by the City under the settlement agreements cannot be estimated at this time. The final pay-out amounts will be determined by the percentage of local jurisdictions that elect to participate in the agreements. The funds will be received annually over a period of 11 years after the agreement’s effective date.
ALTERNATIVES
Do not approve the City's participation in the settlement agreements and preserve the City's option to pursue litigation against the pharmaceutical distributors and manufacturer without receiving any funds from the settlement agreements. Staff does not recommend this option for reasons set forth above.
ATTACHMENTS
A - Subdivision Participation and Release Form
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EXHIBIT K
Subdivision Participation and Release Form
Governmental Entity: State:
Authorized Official:
Address 1:
Address 2:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Email:
The governmental entity identified above (“Governmental Entity”), in order to obtain and in consideration for the benefits provided to the Governmental Entity pursuant to the Settlement Agreement dated March 22, 2024 (“Kroger Settlement”), and acting through the undersigned authorized official, hereby elects to participate in the Kroger Settlement, release all Released Claims against all Released Entities, and agrees as follows.
1. The Governmental Entity is aware of and has reviewed the Kroger Settlement, understands that all terms in this Participation and Release Form have the meanings defined therein, and agrees that by executing this Participation and Release Form, the Governmental Entity elects to participate in the Kroger Settlement and become a Participating Subdivision as provided therein.
2. The Governmental Entity shall promptly, and in any event no later than 14 days after the Reference Date and prior to the filing of the Consent Judgment, dismiss with prejudice any Released Claims that it has filed. With respect to any Released Claims pending in In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No. 2804, the Governmental Entity authorizes the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee to execute and file on behalf of the Governmental Entity a Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice substantially in the form found at https://nationalopioidsettlement.com/.
3. The Governmental Entity agrees to the terms of the Kroger Settlement pertaining to Participating Subdivisions as defined therein.
4. By agreeing to the terms of the Kroger Settlement and becoming a Releasor, the Governmental Entity is entitled to the benefits provided therein, including, if applicable, monetary payments beginning after the Effective Date.
5. The Governmental Entity agrees to use any monies it receives through the Kroger Settlement solely for the purposes provided therein.
6. The Governmental Entity submits to the jurisdiction of the court in the Governmental Entity’s state where the Consent Judgment is filed for purposes limited to that court’s role as provided in, and for resolving disputes to the extent provided in, the Kroger Settlement.
The Governmental Entity likewise agrees to arbitrate before the National Arbitration Panel
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as provided in, and for resolving disputes to the extent otherwise provided in, the Kroger Settlement.
7. The Governmental Entity has the right to enforce the Kroger Settlement as provided therein.
8. The Governmental Entity, as a Participating Subdivision, hereby becomes a Releasor for all purposes in the Kroger Settlement, including without limitation all provisions of Section XI (Release), and along with all departments, agencies, divisions, boards, commissions, districts, instrumentalities of any kind and attorneys, and any person in their official capacity elected or appointed to serve any of the foregoing and any agency, person, or other entity claiming by or through any of the foregoing, and any other entity identified in the definition of Releasor, provides for a release to the fullest extent of its authority. As a Releasor, the Governmental Entity hereby absolutely, unconditionally, and irrevocably covenants not to bring, file, or claim, or to cause, assist or permit to be brought, filed, or claimed, or to otherwise seek to establish liability for any Released Claims against any Released Entity in any forum whatsoever. The releases provided for in the Kroger Settlement are intended by the Parties to be broad and shall be interpreted so as to give the Released Entities the broadest possible bar against any liability relating in any way to Released Claims and extend to the full extent of the power of the Governmental Entity to release claims. The Kroger Settlement shall be a complete bar to any Released Claim.
9. The Governmental Entity hereby takes on all rights and obligations of a Participating Subdivision as set forth in the Kroger Settlement.
10. In connection with the releases provided for in the Kroger Settlement, each Governmental Entity expressly waives, releases, and forever discharges any and all provisions, rights, and benefits conferred by any law of any state or territory of the United States or other jurisdiction, or principle of common law, which is similar, comparable, or equivalent to § 1542 of the California Civil Code, which reads:
General Release; extent. A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release that, if known by him or her would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.
A Releasor may hereafter discover facts other than or different from those which it knows, believes, or assumes to be true with respect to the Released Claims, but each Governmental Entity hereby expressly waives and fully, finally, and forever settles, releases and discharges, upon the Effective Date, any and all Released Claims that may exist as of such date but which Releasors do not know or suspect to exist, whether through ignorance, oversight, error, negligence or through no fault whatsoever, and which, if known, would materially affect the Governmental Entities’ decision to participate in the Kroger Settlement.
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11. Nothing herein is intended to modify in any way the terms of the Kroger Settlement, to which Governmental Entity hereby agrees. To the extent this Participation and Release Form is interpreted differently from the Kroger Settlement in any respect, the Kroger Settlement controls.
I have all necessary power and authorization to execute this Participation and Release Form on behalf of the Governmental Entity.
Signature: ______________________________
Name: ______________________________
Title: ______________________________
Date: ______________________________
City of San Luis Obispo, Council Memorandum
City of San Luis Obispo
Council Agenda Correspondence
DATE: July 15, 2024
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Matt Horn, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Donna King, Parking Program Manager
VIA: Whitney McDonald, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: ITEM 7A – INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE
DANA STREET PARKING DISTRICT
Staff received the following questions, regarding changes to the Dana Street Preferential Parking District. The questions are below with staff’s response shown in italics:
1) What is the current occupancy on Dana Street?
The Dana Street Parking District is comprised of 78 parking spaces and 116 permits have been issued in the district. The current provisions for Dana Street allow up to 124 eligible permits to be sold. As noted in the staff report, the average parking utilization measured in April 2024 was 26%.
2) Why is staff recommending modifying the Municipal Code? Staff is recommending removal of the specifics in the Municipal Code that limit the City’s ability to address parking needs on Dana Street, as usage and needs on Dana Street have changed over time. Staff is recommending that, instead, Council delegate authority via resolution to staff to make adjustments to the parking district after outreach to Dana Street Parking District members. The delegated authority would be temporary until the completion of the Cultural Arts District Parking Structure in early 2026.
3) Will 10-hour paid parking spaces be added to Dana Street? No. There are no current plans to add 10-hour paid parking spaces to Dana Street.
Any new 10-hour paid parking spaces require review and approval from Council and are required to be implemented via ordinance.
The staff report also discusses “timed overlay zones” which could allow residents, visitors, and employees the ability to park on Dana St for restricted hours, but that is also not recommended at this time.
Item 7a. Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Title 10 Page 2 4) I live on Dana Street and have multiple drivers in my household. Can I get more permits?
Staff is intending to issue up to two parking district permits to each residential addressed property that participates in the parking district. This will allow each unit on a multi-family residential property, regardless of the number of units, to receive two permits, including two permits per unit in the 16-unit complex as well as other six and eight unit complexes on Dana Street. This modification could increase the total number of parking permits issued to residential properties by 60. Staff is not recommending increasing the number of preferential parking district permits for residential properties in excess of two per address. Other parking districts are also limited to two permits per address, including in districts where it is routine to have more than two licensed drivers or more than two vehicles per residence, especially in and around the Cal Poly area.
5) How many permits will be issued to commercial properties on Dana Street? Can permit issuance be based on square footage of the business or number of employees rather than per address?
Staff is intending to initially issue up to four parking district permits to each commercial property that participates in the parking district. Staff will complete occupancy studies monthly in the district after the recommended changes have been implemented. Each month the parking utilization rates are below 50% to 60%, commercial properties will be offered the option to purchase one additional parking permit. This occupancy work and increasing the number of commercial parking permits issued will occur until all commercial properties have the desired number of parking permits or until the average occupancy rate is somewhere between the 50 to 60% range.
Staff is not recommending issuing preferential parking permits based upon property square footage or number of employees because square footage information and the total number of employees within a commercial space is not readily available to Parking Services staff.
6) Are contractors for the Cultural Arts District Parking Structure (CADPS) allowed to park on Dana Street?
Contractors working on the CADPS are not specifically given the ability to park within the Dana Street Parking District. Some contractors that work on the CADPS project are parking within the Dana Street Parking District as their companies are renting or leasing commercial properties within the Dana Street Parking District.
There are currently two CADPS contractors that lease property within the Dana Street Parking District. Each contractor has been issued four temporary parking permits. CADPS contractors leasing or renting commercial properties within the Dana Street Parking District will be subject to all the same benefits and restrictions as other commercial properties within the Dana Street Parking District.
Item 7a. Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Title 10 Page 3 7) Where can Mission Prep faculty and staff park during the construction of CADPS?
As stated in the staff report, Mission Prep students and faculty will be encouraged to purchase garage permits in the Fall of 2024 when school resumes. Staff recommends students park in the garages to alleviate additional foot and vehicular traffic near the construction site. This will promote additional safety for young drivers by avoiding traveling through a construction zone and provide cost savings with the newly reduced garage permit price of $45 per month. Staff are communicating with the school on the new rate as they gear up for the 2024-2025 school year.
8) There are plans to develop 466 Dana Street. How will this impact parking on Dana Street?
The proposed project is an affordable housing community known as the Waterman Peace Village and will provide 20 units of housing around the historic Rosa Butron Adobe. The proposed community will be specifically targeting residents who are looking to live a car-free lifestyle close to downtown amenities. The project provides bike storage as well as e-bike charging facilities sized appropriately for each resident to own a bike. As currently proposed, there will be 4 parking spaces including one Americans with Disabilities (ADA) compliant parking space on-site.
The project site (466 Dana Street) is not included in the Dana Street Parking District as the property is not a current residential use. As a result, under the current regulations and proposed actions, this property would not be issued any parking permits in the district at this time.
The project is currently being developed by the applicant and will likely require review by the City’s Building and Safety Division, Architectural Review Commission and the Cultural Heritage Committee. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2025.
9) The map of Dana Street in the agenda report calls out an area for 8am-2am.
What does this time period specify?
We have 12 preferential parking districts. Each district has different operational hours dependent on the needs of the district when the district was established. The current 8 am to 2 am residential permit operational hours are what was approved when the Dana Street Preferential Parking District was established in 2020 and is what is currently posted and enforced. Staff is not making any recommendation to change the district hours for residential permits. The commercial parking permits were established in March 2022 with daytime use restricted hours of 8 am to 6 pm.
Staff proposed Ordinance amendment and Resolution would authorize the Public Works Director to remove the daytime use restriction hours from commercial parking permits and is staff’s plan.
Item 7a
Department: Public Works
Cost Center: 5101
For Agenda of: 7/16/2024
Placement: Public Hearing
Estimated Time: 60 Minutes
FROM: Matt Horn, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Donna King, Parking Program Manager
SUBJECT: INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE DANA STREET
PARKING DISTRICT
RECOMMENDATION
1. Introduce an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Municipal Code Title 10 Chapter 36 regarding Stopping, Standing and Parking for Certain Purposes or in Certain Places” to remove exceptions for the Dana Street Residential Parking District; and
2. Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, modifying the Preferential Parking Permit District for the Dana Street Area of the City, authorizing the Public Works Director to make temporary modifications to the Dana Street Parking District” until the completion of construction of the Cultural Arts District Parking Structure including, but not limited to, adjusting the district boundaries, the eligible properties within the boundary, the number of permits issued to those properties, and imposing or modifying hours-of-use restrictions.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF
In the fall of 2023 with the beginning of the construction for CADPS, available on-street parking on the west side of downtown was immediately impacted. The Dana Street Preferential Parking District, directly adjacent to the CADPS site, was observed to be underutilized. In prior years, Council has taken action to encourage increased use of the on-street parking on Dana Street, including allowing multi-family properties with five to eight units to participate as well as allowing commercial units on Dana Street limited daytime use permits. (See Previous Council Action section below for a complete timeline.) On November 7, 2023, Council directed staff to return with proposed changes necessary to authorize the Public Works Director to implement a program that will allow for more onstreet parking utilization on Dana Street. In the spring of 2024, staff conducted occupancy surveys confirming underutilization of parking spaces in the Dana Street Preferential Parking District. With this information, staff held a public meeting where they met with participants of the Dana Street district. Public feedback was supportive of additional modifications to the district, including allowing 421 Dana Street (a 16 until multi-family property) to participate and removing the restriction of daytime use only for commercial permit holders.
Item 7a
Based on the low utilization of parking spaces in the Dana Street Residential Parking District, the significant but temporary impacts from the construction of CADPS, and prior Council direction, staff is recommending an amendment to Title 10, Section 36 of the Municipal Code (Attachment A), to remove special exceptions applicable to the Dana Street parking district, and adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Public Works director to make temporary modifications to the Dana Street parking district during and after construction of the CADPS including but not limited to adjusting the district boundaries, the eligible properties within the boundary, the number of permits issued to those properties, and imposing or modifying hours-of-use restrictions.
POLICY CONTEXT
On January 14, 2020, City Council approved the establishment the Dana Street preferential parking district via Resolution number 11068 (2020 Series).
At the November 7, 2023, City Council meeting, Council directed staff to evaluate the utilization of Dana Street for public parking and to return to Council with recommendations to be implemented by the Public Works Director.
Municipal Code section 10.36.170 restricts participation within the Dana Street residential parking district to single-family properties and multifamily units of up to eight units.
Commercial properties located on or immediately adjacent to Dana Street are eligible to receive daytime use permits only (8:00am-6:00pm daily, see Resolution No. 11313 (2022 series)) and restricts commercial property permits to daytime use only.
Municipal Code section 10.36.200 and Resolution No. 11068 (2020 Series) allows vehicles displaying daytime use permits to park in the Dana Street parking district during the restricted hours (8:00am and 6:00pm).
Municipal Code section 10.36.220 outlines the issuance of permits for residential districts and sets a limit of no more than two permits per residential property.
Based on utilization data and community feedback, staff is recommending changes to Municipal Code sections 10.36.170, 10.36.200, and 10.36.220 to allow all commercial and residential properties in the district to receive permits as directed by the Public Works Director until the completion of the Cultural Arts District Parking Structure (CADPS) to better utilize parking availability on Dana Street.
DISCUSSION
The Dana Street Preferential Parking District is located on the west side of downtown, adjacent to the area defined as the “Downtown Core.” Due to this, parking in this area is in high demand. Exacerbating this demand, construction of the Cultural Arts District Parking Structure (CADPS) on the corner of Palm and Nipomo Streets permanently removed approximately 80 parking spaces and another 20-40 will be temporarily restricted throughout construction. The construction of CADPS is scheduled to continue through the beginning of 2026.
Item 7a
In the fall of 2023, at the start of construction of CADPS, businesses and tenants adjacent to the project, as well as families and staff of Mission Preparatory High School (Mission Prep) expressed concern due to the reduction of public parking in that area, particularly the reduction of 10-hour parking spaces. The 10-hour spaces allow for longer term onstreet and surface lot parking at a reduced rate compared to premium parking spots central to the downtown core. Additionally, the City has a 10-hour permit that allows permits to be purchased for use of these spots for $60 per month. As a result, the 10- hour areas are popular with downtown employees, and the students, staff, and faculty of Mission Prep.
In addition to a reduction of parking spaces, the area has seen an increase in parking demand, as the nearby parking is an attractive option for the construction crew of CADPS to park their personal vehicles upon arriving to work. It is estimated that approximately 20-60 additional vehicles may be parking in the area each day during the construction of the project.
Considering these impacts, community concerns, and concerns from nearby businesses regarding the need for available of low-cost spaces for employees, the City Council at the November 7, 2023, meeting directed staff to explore ways to offset these impacts, including consideration of utilizing Dana Street.
Since November, staff has implemented three items to partially offset these impacts:
1. Parking staff identified underutilized 2-hour parking zones within the adjacent area near the CADPS construction site and expanded to 10-hr parking zones into those areas, allowing 10-hr permit holders to have additional parking. This action increased the 10-hour parking spaces in the area by approximately 60 spaces, not entirely replacing what was removed, but significantly reducing the impact.
2. Marked construction vehicles are permitted to park in designated preferential parking spaces while performing work in the district without charge based on Section 10.36.200C of the Municipal Code. Based on the fact that the contractors for CADPS are leasing office space from the Soda Water Works building (a designated preferential parking district commercial property), are working on the nearby project, and Dana Street has been underutilized, the City has issued additional temporary permits for the contractors of CADPS to allow them to park on Dana Street (a designated preferential parking district) without charge under the authority given to the Public Works Director in Section 10.36.220B of the Municipal Code to issue any number of commercial permits for each addressed unit.
3. Council approved a reduction in the cost of monthly garage parking permits from $85 per month to $45 per month effective July 1, 2024. This may incentivise the purchase of garage permits over the 10-hour permits. Specifically, Mission Prep students and faculty will be encouraged to purchase garage permits in the fall of 2024 when school resumes to alleviate additional foot and vehicular traffic near the construction site.
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Staff continues to be in direct contact with businesses adjacent to the CADPS construction site as well as Mission Prep. Following implementation of the above strategies, concerns have been overall reduced, and the use of 10-hour parking spaces in this area have not been at capacity – there are typically available spaces. However, as the demand in the area can fluctuate because of the ongoing construction and the different phases of construction, staff is proposing additional measures be implemented to alleviate fluctuating impacts.
Since the establishment of the Dana Street Preferential Parking District in January 2020, Council has approved modifications to the district to make more efficient use of the onstreet parking, as it demonstrated to be underutilized. In 2021, the district was modified to allow one permit per unit for multi-family properties with five to eight units (all other preferential parking districts limit multi-family participation to properties with less than five units) (Ordinance No. 1694 (2021 Series)). In 2022, Council approved a second modification to the Dana Street district allowing commercial units on Dana Street up to two limited daytime use permits and removing the limitation of 1 permit per multi-family unit (Ordinance No.1707 (2022 Series)), (Ordinance NO 1710 (2022 Series)), (Resolution No. 11313 (2022 Series)). This approval was conditional in that it would be in effect until the completion of CADPS or until nullified by City Council action.
In the fall of 2023 with the beginning of the construction for CADPS, available on-street parking on the west side of downtown was immediately impacted. However, daytime parking utilization on Dana Street continued to be low based on observation. On November 7, 2023, Council directed staff to return with proposed changes necessary to authorize the Public Works Director to implement a program that will allow for more onstreet parking utilization on Dana Street.
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, and Friday, April 26, 2024, staff conducted occupancy counts to adequately gauge the level of occupancy on Dana Street. Occupancy counts were conducted each hour of the day from 9 AM to 8 PM. The average occupancy was 26% with no increase in occupancy after 6 PM. There are 78 parking spaces on Dana Street and 106 permits were issued in the Dana Street Residential Parking District in 2023. The data shows an underutilization of parking spaces and room for oversell of permits in the Dana Street Residential Parking District. While there are no established occupancy rate norms in residential neighborhoods, the proximity to downtown and the impacts of parking in the surrounding streets dictates that the spaces on Dana Street should be utilized as much as possible without greatly impacting the residents. An oversell (selling more permits than available spaces) of permits will better utilize the on-street parking spaces without adding disruption to residents and businesses that allowing overflow parking from surrounding areas would. Occupancy should continue to be evaluated quarterly to ensure the oversell of permits does not cause occupancy levels to exceed 85%.
On May 1, 2024, staff held a community meeting to discuss potential changes to the Dana Street Residential Parking District to better utilize the parking spaces in the district.
Seventeen people signed in for attendance at the meeting with attendees representing business owners, and residents of single family and multi-family properties on Dana Street.
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Staff proposed options for modifications to the district that included adding 10-hour paid parking spaces in the spaces adjacent to the commercial properties on the corners of Dana and Nipomo Streets and allowing 421 Dana Street, a 16-unit multi-family property, to participate in the Dana Street Residential District as shown in the map below.
Figure 1: Proposed Options Presented to Residents
Key takeaways from the public meeting indicated that attendees were opposed to any addition of paid parking spaces on Dana Street. Based on feedback from the meeting and received correspondence, attendees were in favor of including 421 Dana Street in the district and removing the restriction of daytime use only for commercial permit holders (which would allow commercial permit holders to park in the district after 6:00pm).
Based on the low utilization of parking spaces in the Dana Street Residential Parking District, the significant but temporary impacts from the construction of CADPS, Council direction, and community feedback, staff is recommending amending Title 10, Section 36 of the Municipal Code (Attachment A) to remove specific exceptions for Dana Street, and adopting a resolution (Attachment B) to authorize the Public Works Director to make temporary modifications to the Dana Street Parking District that will be in effect until the completion of construction of CADPS, including but not limited to adjusting the district boundaries, the eligible properties within the boundary, the number of permits issued to those properties, and imposing or modifying hours-of-use restrictions.
Examples of this could include:
Allowing 421 Dana Street to participate in the district. Remove the daytime use restriction for commercial permit holders. Issue any number of commercial permits to participating commercial properties. Establish a timed overlay zone which could allow residents, visitors, and employees who are not a part of the designated district the ability to park on Dana Street for a limited time during restricted hours.
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As each temporary modification is made, staff anticipates additional parking relief will be noticed on the adjacent downtown streets that are not part of the district. This will assist businesses outside of the district that are impacted by construction who also described the need for additional available parking for their employees. For example, allowing 421 Dana Street to park in the district will potentially relocate 32 vehicles currently parked on the adjacent downtown streets to Dana Street, as these residents are currently not allowed permits for the district and are therefore currently looking for parking on streets other than Dana Street.
During this time, staff will monitor the Dana Street district utilization quarterly to provide this information to the Public Works Director for review and consideration of additional temporary modifications. Prior to any modification, staff will provide advance notification to the district properties to provide an opportunity for input through mailed notices and community meetings prior to implementation. After the construction of CADPS is complete and the garage is open for public use, staff will again review the utilization of the Dana Street District and the need for a continued residential district on Dana Street and return to Council with recommendations.
Attachment A is a proposed Ordinance introducing changes to specific Municipal Code sections to remove special exceptions for the Dana Street Parking District. Attachment B is a proposed Resolution to extend the boundaries of the Dana Street Preferential Parking District to include all addresses on Dana Street (see Exhibit A to the proposed Resolution).
Previous Council or Advisory Body Action
On January 14, 2020, Staff presented to City Council two residential parking permit district requests for approval. One of these requests was to establish a district on the 400-500 block of Dana Street. City Council approved the establishment of the Dana Street parking district via Resolution number 11068 (2020 Series). Council also provided staff with direction to extend the district to the entire street and explore providing one parking permit for each unit for multi-family properties with 8 units or less.
On December 8, 2020, Staff presented to City Council information to expand the Dana Street Parking District boundaries to the entire street and the possible issuance of one permit per unit for multi-family properties with eight units or less. Council voted to survey the multi-family properties that would be added based on this action and for staff to return to Council with municipal code amendments and an update to the Dana Street district resolution based on the survey results.
On March 2, 2021, Council voted to introduce Ordinance number 1694 (2021 Series) amending Municipal Code Title 10 Chapter 36 to allow multi-family properties of five to eight units to participate in the Dana Street Parking District (one permit per unit) and to adjust replacement permit fee amounts, and adopted Resolution number 11229 (2021 Series) modifying the Residential Parking permit District for the Dana Street area establishing days and hours of operation and to include multi-family properties of five to eight units. This action excluded one address (421 Dana Street), a parcel that contains a
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multi-family unit of 16 units, out of concern that issuing permits to 421 Dana would cause issuance of more permits than spaces available on the street.
On April 6, 2021, Council heard the second reading and adopted the ordinance as detailed above.
On March 15, 2022, Council voted to introduce Ordinance number 1710 (2022 Series) amending Municipal Code Title 10 Chapter 36 to allow for the issuance of limited daytime use permits in the Dana Street Parking District, and adopted Resolution number 11313 (2022 Series) modifying the Residential Parking permit District for the Dana Street area establishing the issuance of limited daytime use permits (8:00am-6:00pm) for commercial properties. On April19, 2022, Council adopted Ordinance No. 1710 (2022 Series).
On November 7, 2023, Council directed staff to return with proposed changes necessary to authorize the Public Works Director to implement a program that will allow for more onstreet parking utilization on Dana Street.
Public Engagement
A public community meeting was held on May 1, 2024, to gain community input on potential changes to the Dana Street Residential Parking District. After the community meeting, a letter was received from the owner of The Soda Water Works (the commercial building located at 1015 Nipomo Street) and signed by all tenants with requested changes that included additional commercial permits for Soda Water Works, an allowance for 24- hour commercial permits, and allowance to park in 10-hour spaces on Dana Street if adopted (Attachment C). An additional letter was received from Hume Engineers requesting access to the 10-hour meter spaces on Dana Street if approved, additional commercial permits, and the removal of the daytime use exception (Attachment D).
Letters were mailed to all properties on Dana Street to notify them of the direction provided by Council, staff recommendations, and the next steps in the process (Attachment E).
Since the Fall, staff has been in communication with adjacent property and business owners impacted by the construction of CADPS including businesses in the Creamery and students and faculty of Mission Prep. Notification and resources were provided regarding the addition of 10-hour meter spaces, and more recently, the reduced monthly garage permit rate.
CONCURRENCE
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed and concurs with this recommendation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to the recommended action in this report, because the action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15378.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: Yes Budget Year: 2024-25
Funding Identified: Yes
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There are no upfront costs as a result of the proposed changes. As an ongoing cost, additional hangtag permits will need to be purchased annually for any additional permits issued to 421 Dana Street or the commercial properties and are expected to be less than $200. The cost of the additional hangtag permits will be covered by the purchase price of the permits.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Do not introduce the proposed Municipal Code amendments. Staff does not recommend this alternative since the existing Municipal Code sections which governs residential parking permit districts does not allow for good utilization of on-street parking spaces in the Dana Street Residential Parking District.
2. Do not adopt the resolution modifying the Dana Street Parking District. Staff does not recommend this alternative as there is support from the residents, businesses, and tenants on Dana Street to modify the district to include 421 Dana Street and remove the daytime restrictions for commercial permit holders.
3. Modify the proposed Municipal Code amendments and/or the proposed resolution. Staff does not recommend this alternative as additional modification may need to return to Council to modify the Municipal Code sections and will cause significant delays in implementation and be a poor use of staff and Council time.
4. Modify the proposed Municipal Code amendments to incorporate each provision of the proposed resolution rather than delegate the authority to the Public Works Director. Staff does not recommend this alternative as each modification will need to return to Council to modify the Municipal Code sections and will cause significant delays in implementation and be a poor use of staff and Council time.
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ATTACHMENTS
A - Draft Ordinance amending Title 10, Section 36 of the Municipal Code B - Draft Resolution modifying the Dana Street Residential Parking District C - Letter from Soda Water Works
D - Letter from Hume Engineering
E - Dana Street Council Meeting Notification
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ORDINANCE NO. _____ (2024 SERIES)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 10,
CHAPTER 36, REGARDING STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES OR IN CERTAIN PLACES
WHEREAS, City Council approved the establishment of the Dana Street Parking District via Resolution number 11068 (2020 Series) on January 14, 2020; and WHEREAS, on November 7, 2023, the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo directed staff to evaluate the utilization of parking on Dana Street and to return to Council with recommendations to be implemented by the Public Works Director; and WHEREAS, Dana Street occupancy counts from Spring 2024 show parking on the street is underutilized; and
WHEREAS, there is one 16-unit multi-family property located at 421 Dana Street that is presently excluded from the preferential parking district; and WHEREAS, commercial permit holders are presently restricted to daytime use only; and
WHEREAS, the construction of the Cultural Arts District Parking Structure (CADPS) is impacting parking availability on surrounding streets; and WHEREAS, the inclusion of all properties on Dana Street into the preferential parking district and the removal of existing restrictions on commercial permits will increase parking utilization on Dana Street without adding disruption to residents and businesses on Dana Street; and
WHEREAS, because construction-related disruption to parking on and around Dana Street is a temporary condition, parking needs in that area will require reevaluation throughout and after construction, including adoption of temporary modifications to the Dana Street Parking District during construction of the CADPS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 10.36.170 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, titled Designation of residential parking permit areas—Adoption of resolution, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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10.36.170 Designation of residential parking permit areas—Adoption of resolution.
A. The council should, by resolution, designate an area of the city as a preferential parking permit area if the council finds that:
1. The streets in the area do not provide for paid parking controlled and regulated by the city as set forth in Chapter 10.52;
2. The streets in the area are congested with vehicles parked by persons not residing or working in the area and the designation is supported by a sixty percent majority of the affected addressed units as indicated by a city survey of the affected addressed units; or
3. Limiting the parking of vehicles along the streets in the area to vehicles registered or controlled and exclusively used by persons residing in an area or working in the area is necessary in order to preserve the character and to manage parking demand of the existing area approved by a sixty percent majority of addressed units in the area. Addressed units will be determined using the city’s address database (there may be more than one addressed unit per parcel) and will be limited to either commercial units or residential units, including non-multifamily units of less than five dwelling units with the exception of the preferential parking permit district on Dana Street which will allow for the following modifications:, unless otherwise approved via resolution of the Council.
a. Multifamily units of five to eight dwelling units to be eligible to receive permits. This exception will be in effect until the completion of construction of the Palm-Nipomo parking structure or until nullified by city council action.
b. Commercial properties located on or immediately adjacent to Dana Street to be eligible to receive limited daytime use permits.
B. In determining whether limiting the parking of vehicles along the streets in the area to vehicles registered to or controlled and used exclusively by persons residing or working in the area is necessary in order to preserve the character of the existing area for the persons residing or working in the area, the council shall consider the negative effect of vehicles parked by persons not residing or working in the area on:
1. Environmental characteristics such as ambient noise levels and air pollution levels;
2. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety in the area; and
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3. The burden on persons residing or working in the area gaining access to their residences or places of employment.
C. The council may, by resolution, designate an area of the city as a preferential parking permit area after holding a public hearing and making a finding that the establishment of the district represents the desire of a majority of the addressed units of the area.
SECTION 2. Section 10.36.200 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, titled Limitations on parking in a preferential permit parking area, is hereby amended to read as follows:
It is unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park a vehicle on any street identified in a resolution adopted by the council designating a preferential permit parking area during the hours and on the days set forth in such resolution except:
A. Those vehicles described in Section 10.36.180 displaying a valid permit issued as provided for by Section 10.36.220 and parked within the street block in front of the addressed unit to which the permit is issued or within one adjoining district block; or
B. Any emergency vehicle, including, but not limited to, an ambulance, fire engine, or police vehicle; or
C. A vehicle with commercial plates which is under the control of a person, who does not reside within the district, providing service for hire to property located in the designated preferential permit parking area, including but not limited to a delivery vehicle. Such vehicles cannot be parked within the area for more than twenty-four consecutive hours; or
D. Vehicles displaying a limited daytime use permit parked in the Dana Street preferential parking district during the hours and on the days set forth in the resolution that established the district; or
D. E. Preferential permit parking area occupants wishing to sponsor guests which will exceed the number of parking permits available may contact the city parking manager and request temporary permits. If the temporary exemption is granted by the parking manager, all vehicles which have as their destination a qualified preferential permit address shall display, in clear view on the dashboard, written confirmation of the street address and date and time that the permit is valid. Issuance of sponsored guest permits shall be deemed infrequent occurrences and any regular requests for sponsored guest permits will not be authorized. This section shall not be interpreted to allow the daily parking of vehicles. Any vehicle not displaying the proper or authorized identification shall be subject to citation.
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SECTION 3. Section 10.36.220 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, titled Preferential parking permit – Issuance, is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. For preferential parking permits issued to residential properties, the director of public works, or their designee, will annually issue two preferential parking permits to the registered property owner, or the registered property owner’s representative, as authorized in writing, of each residential property shown with a unique number on the latest county of San Luis Obispo assessment roll within each residential preferential parking permit area established by resolution as set forth in Section 10.36.180. Qualified residential parcels that have multiple, separate addressed units shall be eligible to receive permits for each addressed unit, providing the total number of permits issued to one parcel does not exceed twice the number of residential dwelling units on the parcel.
B. For preferential parking permits issued to commercial properties, the director of public works, or their designee, will annually issue any number of preferential parking permits to the occupant of each property shown with a unique number on the latest county of San Luis Obispo assessment roll within each preferential parking permit area established by resolution as set forth in Section 10.36.180. with the exception of commercial properties immediately adjacent to the preferential parking district on Dana Street which qualify to receive up to two limited daytime use permits per addressed unit as set forth in the resolution that established that district. Qualified commercial parcels that have multiple, separate addressed units shall be eligible to receive any number of permits for each addressed unit.
C. All preferential parking permits, whether issued under subsection A or B of this section, may be picked up in person at the office of the city parking manager or will be mailed to the address of the property on written request of the property owner.
D. All preferential parking permits, whether issued under subsection A or B of this section, may be transferred by the occupant to any vehicle that is to be parked on the street and will be recognized by the city, providing they are displayed clearly. The parking permits shall be issued annually. Fees for parking permits shall be established by city council resolution. The permits shall be considered part of the occupancy of the property and shall be transferred to the new occupant upon sale of the property or upon lease of the property. New applicants must present proof of occupancy within the preferential parking district prior to permit issuance.
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SECTION 4. Severability. If any subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforcement of the remaining portions of this ordinance, or any other provisions of the city' s rules and regulations. It is the city' s express intent that each remaining portion would have been adopted irrespective of the fact that any one or more subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unenforceable.
SECTION 5. Environmental Determination. These amendments to Title 10 Chapter 36 of the City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code do not constitute a “Project” under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sec. 15378.
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SECTION 6. A summary of this ordinance, together with the names of Council members voting for and against, shall be published at least five (5) days prior to its final passage, in The New Times, a newspaper published and circulated in this City. This ordinance shall go into effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days after its final passage.
INTRODUCED on the ____ day of _______, 2024, AND FINALLY ADOPTED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo on the ____ day of ____, 2024, on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________. ___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2024 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE PREFERENTIAL PARKING
PERMIT DISTRICT FOR THE DANA STREET AREA OF THE CITY,
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO MAKE
TEMPORARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE DANA STREET PARKING
DISTRICT
WHEREAS, City Council approved the establishment of the Dana Street Parking District via Resolution number 11068 (2020 Series) on January 14, 2020; and WHEREAS, on November 7, 2023, the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo directed staff to evaluate the utilization of Dana Street and to return to Council with recommendations that the Public Works Director can authorize and implement; and WHEREAS, Dana Street occupancy counts from Spring 2024 show parking on the street is underutilized, there is one 16-unit multi-family property located at 421 Dana Street that is not included in the preferential parking district, and commercial permit holders are restricted to daytime use only; and
WHEREAS, the construction of the Cultural Arts District Parking Structure (CADPS) is causing impacts to parking on surrounding streets; and WHEREAS, the inclusion of all properties on Dana Street and removing existing restrictions on permits will increase parking utilization on Dana Street without adding disruption to residents and businesses on Dana Street; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of the City of San Luis Obispo has held a public hearing to consider the modification of the Dana Street Preferential Parking Permit District and has determined that allowing the Public Works Director authorization to make temporary modifications to the Dana Street Parking district will provide better utilization of parking spaces on Dana Street while balancing the effects of the construction of CADPS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 10.36.170 et seq. of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, the preferential parking permit district boundaries are hereby established to include all residential addresses on Dana Street and the commercial properties located at the corners of Dana and Nipomo Streets as shown in Exhibit A.
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SECTION 2. No vehicles other than emergency vehicles, vehicles with commercial plates that is under the control of a person who does not reside in the area that is providing service for hire to property located in the designated residential parking permit district area, or vehicles having a residential parking permit clearly displayed between the windshield and the rearview mirror shall park on Dana Street from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily.
SECTION 3. The Public Works Director shall be directed to post the district with signs that clearly state these restrictions.
SECTION 4. The Public Works Director shall issue preferential parking permits as permitted in Section 10.36.220 of the Municipal Code. Permits shall be issued for a year effective September 15th of each year.
SECTION 5. Approval. The Public Works Director or their designee is authorized to make temporary modifications to the Dana Street Parking District until the completion of construction of CADPS including but not limited to adjusting the district boundaries, the eligible properties within the boundary, the number of permits issues to those properties, and imposing or modifying hours-of-use restrictions.
SECTION 6. Notification. Staff will provide advance notification to the district properties to provide an opportunity for input through mailed notices and community meetings prior to implementation of any changes authorized by the Public Works Director.
SECTION 7. Report to Council. Upon completing construction and the opening of the Cultural Arts District Parking Structure, Staff shall review the utilization of the Dana Street District and evaluate the need for a continued residential district on Dana Street and return to Council with recommendations.
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SECTION 8. Environmental Review. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to the recommended action in this report because the recommended action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15378. The adoption of parking structure and parking permit rates is considered an administrative activity of a government agency that will not result in direct or indirect physical impacts on the environment.
Upon motion of Council Member ___________, seconded by Council Member ___________, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of _______________ 2024. ___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________. ___________________________
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July 8, 2024
Subject: Notification of Public Meeting
Proposed Changes to the Dana Street Preferential Parking District Attention Resident or Property Owner,
The City of San Luis Obispo City Council will be discussing proposed changes for the Dana Street Preferential Permit Parking District at a Public Hearing. Staff will be introducing an Ordinance amending Title 10 of the Municipal Code to remove exceptions for the Dana Street Residential District and to allow exceptions to be approved via Resolution. Additionally, the Public Works Director will be authorized to approve and implement temporary modifications to the Dana Street District via Resolution.
Examples of temporary modifications that may be authorized by the Public Works Director based on utilization and needs of the district and surrounding area include:
• Allowing 421 Dana Street to participate in the district • Removing the daytime use restriction for commercial permit holders • Issuing any number of commercial permits to participating commercial properties • Establish a timed overlay zone which could allow residents, visitors, and employees who are not a part of the designated district the ability to park on Dana Street for a limited time during restricted hours.
We encourage all residents to attend this meeting so Council can receive feedback from all residents and businesses on Dana Street. The scheduled date, time, and location are listed below.
DATE: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Council Chambers, 990 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93493
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Department: Public Works
Cost Center: 5201
For Agenda of: 7/16/2024
Placement: Study Session
Estimated Time: 120 Minutes
FROM: Matt Horn, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Alex Fuchs, Mobility Services Business Manager SUBJECT: STUDY SESSION: SLO TRANSIT SHORT-RANGE TRANSIT PLAN
UPDATE STUDY SESSION
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation on the progress of SLO Transit’s Short-Range Transit Plan update, including service alternatives analysis, provide direction regarding which service alternatives to incorporate into the plan update, and provide direction to staff to return in fall 2024 with a draft plan for Council’s review.
POLICY CONTEXT
Federal statutes require that the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) develop and periodically update a long-range Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and a Transportation Improvement Plan. The Transportation Improvement Plan is referred to in the San Luis Obispo region as the Federal Transportation Improvement Plan (FTIP). The FTIP implements the RTP through the programming of federal funds to transportation projects identified in the RTP. SLOCOG requires each transit agency receiving federal funding through the FTIP to prepare and adopt a Short-Range Transit Plan (SRTP) every five years.
Policy 3.1.2 (City Bus Service) of the City’s General Plan Circulation Element states that the City will improve and expand bus service to make the system more convenient and accessible for everyone. The policy also states that the City will attempt to maintain and improve all transit standards identified in the City’s SRTP. Program 3.2.1 (Transit Plans) of the City’s General Plan Circulation Element states that the City will continue to implement the SRTP and coordinate with SLOCOG on implementing the RTP. Program
3.2.3 (Commuter Bus Service) of the City’s General Plan Circulation Element states that the City will work with the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to maintain and expand commuter bus service to and from the City of San Luis Obispo during peak commute periods consistent with the SRTP and the RTP.
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REPORT-IN-BRIEF
Every five years, the City is required to complete an update to its Short-Range Transit Plan (SRTP). The SRTP serves as SLO Transit’s business plan for the five-year period and provides operating and capital project recommendations to help achieve the City’s transportation goals. The City and San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (RTA) kicked off a joint SRTP update in September 2023. The update is roughly at the halfway mark with the completion of the fourth of eight working papers. Working Paper 4 analyzes service alternatives to better meet current and future community needs. Staff is requesting Council review the service alternatives and provide direction as to which should be incorporated in the draft SRTP.
DISCUSSION
Background
The previous Short-Range Transit Plan (2016 SRTP) was adopted in September 2016 and provided capital and operational recommendations for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2017 through 2021. The 2016 SRTP was the first joint SLO Transit and RTA plan update work effort. Multiple recommendations from the 2016 SRTP were implemented by the City, including implementation of the bi-directional fixed route system, creation of the Laguna Tripper service, later service on weekdays during the academic year, and an increase in pass and fare rates. The current SRTP update was scheduled to begin in 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID pandemic and staff turnover in the City’s Transit program.
In June 2023, RTA released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a joint SRTP update for RTA and SLO Transit. RTA received one bid response from LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. (LSC)1. LSC has extensive experience developing transit plans across the western United States and is the same firm that completed the 2016 SRTP. In September 2023, RTA executed an agreement with LSC for the joint SRTP update. LSC’s approach to the work is projected to take 15 months and includes development of eight Working Papers that will be compiled into a draft plan. The Working Papers and their contents are outlined below.
Working Paper 1 – Overview of Transit Services
Working Paper 2 – Goals, Objectives, and Standards
Working Paper 3 – Service and System Evaluation
Working Paper 4 – Service Alternatives Analysis
Working Paper 5 – Operating Budget and Financial Projections Working Paper 6 – Marketing Plans and Goals
Working Paper 7 – Capital Improvement Plans
Working Paper 8 – Joint Coordination between SLO Transit and RTA Analysis
1 LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. Joint SRTP Proposal
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So far, LSC has produced Working Papers 1, 2, 3, and 4 and is on track to provide a full draft plan for staff’s review in September 2024. Due to the size of the documents, links to Working Papers 12, 23, and 34 are provided in the footnotes of this report. Working Paper 4 – Service Alternatives Analysis – is included as Attachment A to this report. Staff anticipates returning to Council with a draft plan in November 2024 and a final plan for adoption in January 2025. The adopted plan’s recommendations will be incorporated into the City’s 2025-27 Financial Plan.
Summary of Working Paper 1 – Overview of Transit Services Working Paper 1 provides an overview of the existing services, fare structure, and capital assets (fleet and facilities) for SLO Transit and for RTA. LSC also provides an overview of other public transit services in the region, including brief discussions of the various public transportation, nonprofit transportation, and private for-profit transportation providers. In Appendix A of the Working Paper, LSC summarizes regional, local, and agency specific plans and studies completed since the 2016 SRTP or currently underway.
Summary of Working Paper 2 – Goals, Objectives, and Standards An important element in the success of any organization is a clear and concise set of goals and objectives, as well as the performance measures and standards needed to attain them. Working Paper 2 compares SLO Transit’s FY 2022-23 performance against existing performance standards, analyzes peer transit agencies to inform development of revised performance standard recommendations, and then presents recommendations for SLO Transit’s goals, objectives, and standards.
In the past two SRTPs, SLO Transit’s performance measures were tied directly to the performance of peer agencies. Given the City’s mode split objective of 7 percent of trips by transit by 2030 and 12 percent of trips by transit by 2035, Working Paper 2 recommends no longer linking SLO Transit’s performance standards to peer transit agencies. Instead, in this SRTP, peer agency’s performance will be used as a gauge to understand whether SLO Transit is performing within industry norms. Peer agencies were selected using three main criteria: university campus enrollment, city population, and number of buses in maximum fixed route service. Based on these criteria, BloomingtonNormal, IL; Pocatello, ID; Bowling Green, KY; Flagstaff, AZ; St. Cloud MN; and Pueblo, CO were selected as peer agencies.
Working Paper 2 recommends establishing a minimum standard and a higher, target maximum standard for the following key performance measures: productivity (passengers per vehicle revenue hour), cost-effectiveness (operating cost per passenger trip), and cost-efficiency (operating cost per vehicle revenue hour). These target standards are based on FY 2015-16 when ridership was at its highest point at just over 1.2 million boardings.
2 Working Paper 1 – Overview of Transit Services
3 Working Paper 2 – Goals, Objectives, and Standards
4 Working Paper 3 – Service and System Evaluation
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A significant increase in ridership is needed to achieve the City’s mode split objectives while maintaining the required Farebox Recovery Ratio (FFR) of 20 percent. Working Paper 2 recommends minimum and target standards for key measurements to track progress toward meeting the mode split objectives while also meeting SLO Transit’s FFR requirement. Below are the recommended measures for productivity, cost-effectiveness, and cost-efficiency standards.
Passengers per Vehicle Revenue Hour – a minimum of 11.5 based on the peer average and a target standard of 36 based on ridership in FY 2015-16. Operating Cost per Passenger Trip – set a maximum of $11.23 based on the peer average and a target standard of $3.85 based on current system costs and ridership in FY 2015-16.
Operating Cost per Vehicle Revenue Hour – set a maximum of $145 based on FY 2022-23 actuals and a target standard of $137.04 based on vehicle revenue hours and miles provided in FY 2015-16.
Productivity for transit systems is measured by the number of passengers transported per vehicle revenue hour. Based on FY 2015-16 ridership, LSC recommends SLO Transit maintain a minimum of 11.5 passengers per revenue hour with a target of 36 passengers per revenue hour. Cost-effectiveness is measured by dividing total operating costs by the total number of passengers trips taken annually. For SLO Transit, LSC recommends a maximum of $11.23 per passenger with a target of $3.85 per passenger. Cost-efficiency is measured by dividing total operating costs by the total number of hours when services are provided. LSC recommends a maximum of $145 per hour with a target of $137.04 per hour. These three performance measurements are useful to monitoring the impacts of service changes and whether the service changes are helping SLO Transit to increase ridership and meet the City’s mode split objectives more effectively and efficiently.
Working Paper 2 includes other recommended changes to SLO Transit’s performance standards based on the recently completed Transit Innovation Study. These recommended changes include increasing service frequency from 30 minutes at peak and 60 minutes at off-peak to 15 minutes at peak and 30 minutes at off-peak, expand fare and pass options, provide lighting at 100 percent of bus stops, and expand span of service5 hours on weekends. A full list of recommended performance standards can be found in Table 4 of Working Paper 2.
Summary of Working Paper 3 – Service and System Evaluation Working Paper 3 is a key document in the preparation of the SRTP update as it identifies and analyzes existing and future public needs for transit services. The document covers demographic and economic factors related to transit demand, evaluates ten years of SLO Transit’s operations and performance data, and the appendices present data from the onboard survey, community survey, and stakeholder workshop feedback.
5 Span of Service means the number of hours during a day that transit service is provided.
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Transit Needs Index Assessment
LSC performed a Transit Needs Index (TNI) assessment as part of the demographic and economic data analysis. A TNI shows which areas have the greatest relative need for transit services based on the concentration of transit-dependent residents. The transitdependent individuals are typically considered to comprise youths, senior adults, persons with a disability, low-income persons, and persons who live in zero-vehicle households.
All these areas are provided with some level of services by SLO Transit.
Census block groups encompassing the Downtown area and south-central San Luis Obispo have the overall highest TNI ranks, scoring either high or very high for most of the demographic categories considered. It makes sense that the Downtown area ranks very high on the TNI since most of the residential areas lack dedicated parking and/or are considered low-income housing like the Wineman Apartments building. Block groups with moderate transit need, based on the TNI, are found in northeastern, eastern, and southeastern San Luis Obispo, along S. Higuera Street, Foothill Boulevard, and Highland Drive, as well as near the southern portion of the Cal Poly campus. Figure 1 shows the TNI ranks for the census block groups that make up the City.
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Figure 1 - City of San Luis Obispo Transit Needs Index Map
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Ten-Year Trends Analysis
LSC’s ten-year trend analysis of SLO Transit’s operations reveals the significant impact the COVID pandemic and the nationwide driver shortage that followed had on ridership and service levels. Ridership peaked in FY 2015-16 with more than 1.2 million boardings then proceeded to decline slightly until FY 2018-19 with a significant decline in FY 2019- 20 and FY 2020-21 due to the pandemic. Ridership recovered quickly in FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23 but is still less than half when compared to FY 2015-16 data as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 - SLO Transit Annual Ridership (FY2013 - FY 2024) LSC’s trend analysis also shows that operating costs have increased 31 percent over the past ten years, which is similar to increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over the same period. This indicates that SLO Transit’s operating costs have not increased more than inflation. Local revenue, which includes cash fares and funding from the Cal Poly Transit Service Agreement, has only increased by 14 percent over the past ten years.
Service miles and service hours decreased by 14 percent and 6 percent, respectively, over the ten-year period. The reduction in miles and hours is due to service reductions made during the pandemic and the slow service restoration that followed due to driver shortages. As of the writing of this report, SLO Transit still has several services suspended including the San Luis Tripper, Highland Tripper, and Route 6 Express.
FY 2022-23 Operations and Performance
In FY 2022-23, Route 4A had the greatest ridership followed by Routes 3A, 2A, and 4B which is relatively consistent with prior years’ ridership trends. Higher ridership tends to be observed on the A routes versus B routes because the A routes operate more days of the week and for longer hours. Services oriented toward Cal Poly and K-12 students (Routes 3 and 4 and the Laguna Tripper) were the most productive and cost-efficient when comparing the proposed performance standards discussed in Working Paper 2. 0 200,000
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On-time performance was also recorded as part of the October 2023 onboard surveying efforts. Based on the data collected and presented in Figure 3 in this report, Routes 1A, 4A, 4B, and the Laguna Tripper had the best on-time performance as they were on-time for 80 percent or more of the timepoint stops. Route 2A and the Old SLO Trolley had the largest proportions of timepoints for which the bus left late. Routes 2A, 3A, and 3B had the largest proportions of timepoints for which the bus left more than 15 minutes late. The data suggests that on-time performance is a challenge for SLO Transit, especially on Routes 2 and 3. On-time performance is an important aspect of service quality and reliability and the SRTP update will consider service modifications to improve on-time performance.
Figure 3 - On-Time Performance by Route
Since the peak of the pandemic in FY 2020-21, SLO Transit systemwide performance has slowly improved with the return of both local and Cal Poly ridership. However, it is likely that significant service modifications will be needed to increase SLO Transit ridership to the levels necessary to achieve the City of San Luis Obispo’s adopted transit mode split objectives. LSC’s performance analysis also reveals service inefficiencies that should be addressed to increase reliability and the community’s confidence in transit as a viable transportation option. Service alternatives meant to address the City’s mode split objective and improve service performance based on the data collected by LSC were analyzed and compiled into Working Paper 4.
Summary of Working Paper 4 – Service Alternatives Analysis Preparation of service alternatives is one of the major components of any SRTP. The data and feedback documented in the first three working papers is used to develop service alternatives that will best address the current and future needs of the community.
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ridership to help achieve the City’s transit mode split objective. The impacts of the alternatives are presented separately in this working paper, but the combined impacts will be included in forthcoming Working Paper 5 – Operating Budget and Financial Projections and Working Paper 7 – Capital Improvement Plans.
The service alternatives are organized by the type of change proposed into four categories: (1) changes to service frequency, (2) changes to service hours, (3) Microtransit service, and (4) routing and service reestablishment alternatives. The various alternatives are then compared using the new performance standards recommended in Working Paper 2. Ridership and operating costs impacts are estimated based on FY 2022-23 actuals and FY 2023-24 projected figures.
Service Frequency Alternatives
The Transit Innovations Study recommended increasing service frequency to improve service quality and increase ridership. More frequent service was one of the most requested improvements during the onboard passenger survey (42 percent of respondents). The options discussed demonstrate the wide range of potential impacts that can result from increasing service frequency to differing extents. Table 1 summarizes the service frequency alternatives and potential impacts.
Service frequency is typically measured by the number of buses per hour or by time between buses on a particular route. This measurement is often referred to as headways6.
For example, SLO Transit’s 1A Route has one bus running per hour, so this route is considered to have hourly headways. Doubling service frequency on Route 1A would increase the number of buses running per hour and reduce the time between buses to 30-minute headways. Several of the service alternatives scenarios analyzed include doubling frequency on all routes or on select routes including scenarios where frequency is double for the entire service day or for portions of the service day.
6 Headway means the average interval of time between vehicles moving in the same direction on the same route
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Table 1 - Service Frequency Alternatives
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Quo7 Changes in Annual Service
Service Alternative Ridership Ridership Service
Hours
Service
Miles
Marginal
Operating
Cost
Cash
Fares
Add’l
Buses
Needed
Increase Route 4 Service Frequency During Academic Year Route 4A
(8:00 am to 10:00 am) 152,800 4,200 300 2,300 $ 20,200 $ 300 1 Route 4B
(3:00 pm to 5:00 pm) 70,900 3,900 300 2,100 $ 19,700 $ 300 1 Double Service Frequency on Routes 1, 2, 3, and 4 (A & B) Full Service Day8, YearRound 574,1009 208,300 33,500 347,000 $ 2,455,000 $ 83,500 8 8:00 am to 6:00 pm,
Weekdays, Year-Round 574,100 119,700 19,600 234,200 $ 1,505,800 $ 48,000 8 Full Service Day,
Weekdays, Academic Year 574,100 153,600 20,900 231,700 $ 1,565,500 $ 61,600 8 Double Service Frequency on Routes 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A
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Weekdays, Academic Year 383,700 89,600 11,300 133,800 $ 865,400 $ 35,900 4 Double Service Frequency on Routes 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B
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Weekdays, Academic Year 384,100 101,200 11,600 136,100 $ 885,600 $ 40,600 4 Route 4 is the most popular service and provides direct connection between Cal Poly, the Foothill Blvd. area, and the downtown. Increased service frequency on Route 4 would primarily benefit Cal Poly students, faculty, staff, and general riders that access the campus. SLO Transit would likely see a marginal increase in cash fares since Cal Poly riders are covered under a Transit Service Agreement (TSA) with Cal Poly. The current TSA term is from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027, with an annual payment of $750,000 to the City for services provided.
The TSA allows for the City or for Cal Poly to request reopening the agreement if (1) Cal Poly ridership increases or decreases by 10% or more in a year or (2) if the City increases the fare box rate of 25% over the duration of the agreement. Changes to Cal Poly ridership resulting from any service alternatives will be monitored to see if this triggers the ability to reopen the agreement for further negotiations.
LSC analyzed five different scenarios in which service frequency is doubled across select or all fixed routes at different periods throughout the year. Doubling the frequency would result in service every 25 to 30 minutes and would directly address the top recommendation of the Transit Innovation Study. However, doubling service as analyzed under all five scenarios would also require significant operating and capital investments.
Operating costs would increase between $865,400 and $2.45 million annually and capital costs would require purchase of four to eight additional buses.
7 Based on FY 2023-24 actual ridership through Mach 31, 2024 projected through the end of the year 8 Full Service Day means the total number of hours a day that transit service is provided. 9 System-Wide
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Span of Service Alternatives
The next set of alternatives focus on the hours that transit services operate also referred to as “span of service.” Passengers requested multiple changes to the span of service during the onboard passenger survey; the most requested service improvements were later evening service (54 percent of respondents), more frequent service (42 percent), additional Saturday service (39 percent), and additional Sunday service (32 percent).
Table 2 summarizes the span of service alternatives and potential impacts.
Table 2 - Span of Service Alternatives
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Extend Weekday Evening Service on A Routes
Extend Service to 12:00 am,
Academic Year 383,700 5,100 1,000 10,900 $ 74,500 $ 2,000 0 Extend Service to 10:00 pm,
Non-Academic Year 383,700 2,200 700 7,000 $ 50,700 $ 900 0 Expand Service on B Routes
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Weekends, 7:45 am to 8:00 pm 178,700 39,600 3,200 46,100 $ 263,100 $ 15,900 0 Operate 3B and 4B on
Weekends 178,700 29,400 1,600 25,300 $ 136,700 $ 11,800 0 Extend Routes 1B and 2B until
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178,700 4,000 1,400 14,500 $ 102,600 $ 1,600 0
Provide Academic Year Service Levels Year-Round
574,100 16,300 2,300 26,400 $ 174,300 $ 6,500 0
To provide residents with a later-night transit option, two alternatives for extending service on Routes 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A were considered. Currently, the last departures on weekdays during the academic year on the A Routes occur at 9:15 PM (Routes 1A and 2A), 10:15 PM (Route 3A) and 10:30 (Route 4A). Based on late evening ridership on transit services at other California universities, this additional service is estimated to increase ridership by 5,100 boardings per year. This alternative would not require an additional bus to operate, but it would increase annual operating cost by $80,200.
During the non-academic year, the last runs start at 7:15 PM on Routes 1A, 2A, and 3A and 7:30 PM on Route 4A. Extending service until 10:00 PM would require operating two additional runs on Routes 1, 2, and 3, and three additional runs on Route 4. Based on ridership from comparative agencies during academic and non-academic periods, these additional runs would generate 2,200 passenger-trips per year, increase annual operating costs increased by $50,700, and would result in a minimal increase in cash fare revenue.
No additional buses would be required.
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Three route B service expansion scenarios were analyzed including operation of all B routes on the weekends, operation of only Routes 3B and 4B on the weekends, and extending Routes 1B and 2B on weekdays. Both scenarios analyzing operation of the B routes on weekends is estimated to result in significant increases to ridership but also to service miles and to operating costs. Extension of Routes 1B and 2B on weekdays is estimated to slightly increase ridership but would have a significant impact on operating costs. None of the three scenarios require additional buses since the existing fleet is sufficient to provide the service.
Lastly, Cal Poly plans to transition to a semester system beginning Fall 2026 which means class sessions would begin earlier and end later than under the current quarter system.
There may also be more opportunities for students to attend summer classes through a semester system. LSC analyzed the potential impacts of providing academic service levels year-round. This scenario would increase annual vehicle-hours and annual vehiclemiles but also increase ridership and cash fares. Annual operating costs would be increased by $174,300 however no additional buses would be required. This option also has the benefit of providing more consistent year-round driver schedules, which has the potential to increase driver retention.
As stated above, any service alternatives that result in an increase to Cal Poly ridership would allow the City to request a reopening of the TSA to further negotiations. Staff already tracks Cal Poly ridership and any implemented service changes would be easy to monitor.
Microtransit Service Alternatives
Microtransit utilizes the app-based technology developed for transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft to provide real-time, on-demand transit service. In recent years, many public transit agencies have begun using Microtransit to provide transit coverage over areas not served efficiently by fixed routes. Microtransit has also been found to be effective in areas with high demand for short trips. Most Microtransit passengers request rides and pay fares through an app or over the phone. Table 3 summarizes the Microtransit service alternatives and potential impacts.
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Table 3 - Microtransit Service Alternatives
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Weekdays, Academic Year 574,100 4,700 1,400 17,500 $ 122,800 $ 11,100 3 10:00 pm to 12:00am, 7
Days/Week, Academic Year 574,100 7,100 1,700 21,625 $ 160,600 $ 11,100 3 As part of this alternative, replacing Route 1A with Microtransit service between the hours of 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM on a year-round basis was reviewed. Routes 1A and 1B serve residences in southeast San Luis Obispo as well as the San Luis Airport. Figure 4 presents an example Microtransit service in the southeast service area of the City. In order to serve the level of transit demand currently seen on Route 1A during the evening hours, two vehicles would be needed to provide service.
This would cost an additional $33,600 annually in operating costs (including the costs of the annual technology license). As SLO Transit does not currently have small vehicles in their fleet, two vans would also need to be procured to operate this service. There would be a small increase in ridership over the existing Route 1A evening ridership by around 100 trips per year but, as development progresses along Tank Farm Rd., Microtransit service area could be expanded. However, as demand for service increases, another vehicle would be required, which would further increase costs.
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Figure 4 - Microtransit in Southeast Service Area
Microtransit could be provided to the entire city as a “Late Night” service. SLO Transit services are not available past 11:00 PM and only Routes 3 and 4 operate this late during the academic year. As part of this alternative, Microtransit would be available between 10:00 PM and midnight during the academic year. This alternative assumes that three vans would be used for an annual operating cost between $122,800 and $160,600 annually depending on the days of service. Ridership was estimated by reviewing ridership by hour on other Microtransit services and would result in modest increases.
If implemented, staff recommends that Microtransit be provided as a one-to-two-year pilot program once the necessary vehicles and management software is obtained. A pilot program could be implemented by leasing vehicles and associated software from a transit service provider so that the City does not have to buy vehicles. The current agreement with Transdev, the City’s transit operations and maintenance services provider, expires on June 30, 2025 and allows for a one-year extension through June 30, 2026. An option for a Microtransit pilot program can be included in the next Request for Proposals for transit operations and maintenance services.
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Route Realignment and Service Reestablishment Alternatives LSC analyzed routing realignments based on the performance data and survey feedback collected and analyzed as part of Working Paper 3. LSC also analyzed impacts of reestablishing tripper and express services provided prior to the onset of the pandemic.
SLO Transit plans to reestablish these services and this analysis provides insight into potential revenue, costs, and ridership changes associated with the reestablishment.
Table 4 summarizes the route realignment and service reinstatement alternatives and potential impacts.
Table 4 – Route Realignment and Service Reinstatement Alternatives Status
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Service
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Fares
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Buses
Needed
Revise Route 1 and 3 in Downtown Area
236,300 17,700 0 -2,500 -$ 5,600 $ 9,600 0
Reinstate Route 6 Express
0 2,200 100 1,000 $ 7,200 $ 900 1
Reinstate SLO Tripper
0 7,100 280 1,430 $ 17,200 $ 2,800 1
Reinstate Highland Tripper
0 6,600 230 2,430 $ 17,000 $ 2,600 1
Working Paper 3 demonstrated that on-time performance is a major issue for most of SLO Transit’s routes. LSC considered several routing realignments to Routes 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B to improve on-time performance. LSC determined the best scenario to improve on-time performance would be to realign Routes 3A and 3B onto US 101 between the Downtown Transit Center and the Madonna Street interchange and shift Routes 1A and 1B onto the exiting Routes 3A/3B routes between Broad Street/High Street and the Downtown Transit Center. Figure 5 below shows the proposed realignments of Routes 1 and 3 and their existing routes.
Service would be fully eliminated from a total of four existing stops and reduce service between the downtown Transit Center and central downtown San Luis Obispo by rerouting Route 1 out of the area. However, as the current Route 1 schedule is very close to the Route 2 schedule in both directions, this would not significantly reduce the convenience of transit service. This option would also reduce the travel times between southwest San Luis Obispo and the Downtown Transit Center.
Improving the dependability of Route 3 would also improve the connections to other routes at the Transit Center. Overall, the proposed realignment would increase ridership, decrease operating costs, and generate additional cash fare revenue. No additional buses would be required.
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Figure 5 - Routes 1 and 3 Realignment
Reinstatement of Route 6 Express would provide direct connection between Cal Poly and downtown on Famer’s Market nights. Reinstatement of the tripper services would provide direct service to the high school via the SLO Tripper and service between Cal Poly and the Foothill Blvd neighborhood. The three services would result in modest increases to ridership and to operating costs. Operating costs for reinstatement of these services is already included in the Transit Fund’s annual operating budget.
Service Alternatives Preliminary LSC and Staff Recommendations An analysis using the proposed performance standards identified in Working Paper 2 show that the following service alternatives have the greatest potential to enhance services while meeting both the passengers per vehicle revenue hour and operating cost per passenger trip standards. Based on their analysis, LSC recommends including the following alternatives in the development of the draft plan.
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LSC Recommended Alternatives:
1. Realign Routes 1 and 3 in downtown San Luis Obispo;
2. Provide B route service on weekend days year-round;
3. Increase Route 4A service frequency on weekday mornings in the academic year;
4. Increase Route 4B service frequency on weekday afternoons in the academic year; and
5. Reinstate Route 6 Express, SLO Tripper, and Highland Tripper services.
Staff concurs with LSC Recommendation #1 to realign Routes 1 and 3 in downtown San Luis Obispo as this change is believed to help address observed on-time performance issues. On time performance for SLO Transit is important to instill a sense of trust and reliability for users and increase confidence that SLO Transit customers can depend on the services that SLO Transit provides. This recommendation is estimated to have a minor savings in operating costs of $5,600 a year and will not require any additional transit vehicles.
Staff concurs with LSC Recommendation #2 to provide B route service on weekend days year-round as this was a highly requested in SLOCOG’s Transit Needs Assessment as well as through the outreach conducted as part of the SRTP update. There is concern that adding weekend services could not increase ridership for SLO Transit but may only spread out current ridership across more trips. Staff is recommending that if this service augmentation is supported by Council that Council consider this to be phased in as a last order of service augmentation. This recommendation is estimated to increase annual operating cost by $263,100 and will not require any additional transit vehicles.
Staff concurs with LSC Recommendation #3 to increase Route 4A service frequency on weekday mornings in the academic year and LSC Recommendation #4 to increase Route 4B service frequency on weekday afternoons in the academic year as these routes are the best performing and the highest demand routes for SLO Transit service. This recommendation is estimated to increase annual operating cost by $39,900 and requires one additional transit vehicle.
Staff concurs with LSC Recommendation #5 to reinstate Route 6 Express, SLO Tripper, and Highland Tripper services as doing so aligns with the City’s goal of restoring transit services to pre-pandemic levels. This recommendation is estimated to increase annual operating cost by $41,400 and requires one additional transit vehicle.
Selecting the appropriate level of services provided to the community through the SRTP requires consideration of community desires, anticipated community usage, transit operating costs and capital expenditures related to acquiring and maintaining transit vehicles. While it is anticipated that SLO Transit revenues will increase with increased level of service provided to the community, expenditures related to operating cost and capital needs are anticipated to be greater. To reduce the impact to capital expenditures for service augmentation, staff is considering and would appreciate Council’s guidance on whether keeping the appropriate number of transit buses in service longer to address this immediate need is acceptable. While both SLO Transit and the Council has been aggressively replacing aging transit vehicles with new Zero Emission Buses some of the existing buses could be maintained in the fleet longer to augment services.
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Study Session Feedback
Now that Council has received an update on the SRTP progress and reviewed the service alternatives analysis, staff is requesting direction as to which service alternatives to incorporate into the draft plan. Below are several questions staff has included to help initiate the feedback discussion.
1. Does Council agree with LSC and Staff’s preliminary recommendations to include some or all the above listed service alternatives in the draft plan?
2. Does Council support the concept of addressing increased number of necessary transit vehicles by keeping in service existing buses that would have normally been removed from the inventory?
3. Does Council want to pursue a Microtransit pilot program as part of the SRTP update? If so, should the program overlay Microtransit over the entire service area or for specific route(s)?
4. With Cal Poly moving to a semester system in Fall 2026, SLO Transit could operate academic service year-round since Cal Poly would be in session for more of the year compared to their current quarter system. Would Council like to include in the draft plan implementation of any service changes to coincide with Cal Poly transition to a semester system?
Next Steps
LSC will update the service alternatives analysis section based on Council’s feedback and include operational and capital costs assumptions for the service alternatives in Working Paper 5 - Operating Budget and Financial Projections and Working Paper 7 – Capital Improvement Plans. City staff, RTA, and LSC will also finalize a date in September for the third Joint MTC and RTAC meeting to present the recommended service alternatives and associated operating and capital costs.
Previous Council Action
1. January 23, 2024 – Council received and filed Transit Innovation Study and directed staff to finalize the report and begin implementation.
2. June 6, 2023 – Adoption of the 2023-25 Financial Plan and FY 2023-24 Budget which includes the Climate Action, Open Space, and Sustainable Transportation Major City Goal.
3. December 13, 2022 – Council adopted the Climate Action Plan 2023-27 Work Program which reaffirms direction to achieve the mode split objectives by 2030 and directs staff to incorporate the Transit Innovation Study findings into the ShortRange Transit Plan update.
4. August 18, 2020 – Council adopted the Climate Action Plan for Community Recovery establishing the 7% of trips by transit mode split objective by 2030.
5. September 20, 2016 – Council adopted the 2016 Short-Range Transit Plan.
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Public Engagement
LSC and staff have conducted extensive outreach for the SRTP update as outlined below. Onboard Surveys were collected between October 23 and October 27, 2023, on all SLO Transit fixed route and tripper services. A total of 427 survey responses were received.
In-person Stakeholder Workshop was held at the Ludwick Community Center on November 8, 2023, and included individuals from RTA, the City of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly, and City of Paso Robles.
Community (online) Surveys were collected between November 14 and December 12, 2023, using a Survey Monkey instrument developed by LSC and using the City’s Open City Hall program. A total of 254 survey responses were received. Virtual Stakeholder Workshop was held on January 18, 2024, and included individuals from RTA, the City of San Luis Obispo, Transdev (the City’s transit operations and maintenance contractor), SLOCOG, Cal Poly, Cuesta College, City of Paso Robles, City of Grover Beach, and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
Joint Mass Transportation Committee (MTC) and Regional Transit Advisory Committee (RTAC) meeting was held on March 13, 2024, to present the results from Working Papers 1, 2, and 3 and to solicit feedback from committee members and the public as to which service alternatives should be analyzed in Working Paper 4.
Joint Mass Transportation Committee (MTC) and Regional Transit Advisory Committee (RTAC) meeting was held on June 5, 2024, to present and solicit feedback on the initial service alternatives analysis that will be included in Working Paper 4.
Community Workshops were held on June 5, 2024, in San Luis Obispo and on June 6, 2024, in Paso Robles and in Nipomo to present and receive feedback from the public on the initial service alternatives analysis. City Council Study Session on July 16, 2024, provides another opportunity for the public to provide input through written correspondence and through public testimony.
Each of these engagement efforts have included news releases prepared and distributed by the City’s communication team, print flyers on bus and at public facilities downtown, and updates posted to SLO Transit’s and to RTA’s respective webpages. A third Joint MTC and RTAC meeting is tentatively scheduled for September 2024 to present the remaining Working Papers. The joint meeting also serves as an opportunity for the public to attend and provide feedback.
Item 8a
CONCURRENCE
The City’s Mass Transportation Committee and RTA’s Regional Transit Advisory Committee held a joint meeting on June 5, 2024, to review and provide feedback the service alternatives analysis. Committee members expressed interest in increasing weekend service and running the academic service year-round once Cal Poly moves to a semester system. One member suggested offering Microtransit services on weekends instead of fixed route to help fill in service gaps. An SRTP update working group consisting of City, RTA, and SLOCOG staff representatives have reviewed and commented on Working Papers 1, 2, 3, and 4.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to the recommended action in this report, because the action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15378. Projects carried out as part of the final adopted Short-Range Transit Plan must comply with state and local laws including environmental review or finding of exemption.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: N/A Budget Year: N/A
Funding Identified: N/A
Fiscal Analysis:
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Transit Fund $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
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Total $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
The recommended action in this report does not have an immediate impact on the Transit Fund or the General Fund. The final SRTP will provide a five-year fiscally constrained operating and capital budgets for FY 2025-26 through FY 2029-30. The operating and capital budgets provided by the plan will be incorporated into the 2025-27 Financial Plan and will inform future financial planning processes.
Item 8a
ALTERNATIVES
Council could choose not to provide direction on which service alternatives to include in the Short-Range Transit Plan update. Staff does not recommend this alternative because the plan should accurately reflect Council’s vision for the future transit services in the City and align with previous Council actions.
ATTACHMENTS
A - Working Paper 4 – Service Alternatives Analysis
City of San Luis Obispo Transit
Short Range Transit Plans
Working Paper 4 - Service Alternatives
Prepared for
SLO Transit
June 21, 2024
Prepared by LSC Transportation Consultants
City of San Luis Obispo Transit
Short Range Transit Plans
Working Paper 4:
Service Alternatives
Prepared for
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc.
2690 Lake Forest Road, Ste. C
Tahoe City, CA 96145
June 21, 2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Chapter 1: SLO Transit Service Alternatives .............................................................................................. 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 1 Service Frequency Alternatives..................................................................................................................... 2 Span of Service Alternatives.......................................................................................................................... 6 Routing and Microtransit Alternatives .......................................................................................................... 8 Performance Analysis of SLO Transit Service Alternatives........................................................................... 14
LIST OF TABLES
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Table 1: SLO Transit Average Cash Fare per Boarding by Route.................................................................... 2 Table 2: SLO Transit - Service Frequency and Span Alternatives................................................................... 3 Table 3: SLO Transit- Routing and Microtransit Alternatives....................................................................... 12 Table 4: SLO Transit - Service Alternatives Performance Analysis............................................................... 15
LIST OF FIGURES
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Figure 1: Southeast SLO Evening Microtransit .............................................................................................. 9 Figure 2: SLO Full City Microtransit ............................................................................................................. 11 Figure 3: SLO Transit Service Alternatives - Impact on Annual Marginal Operating Costs .......................... 16 Figure 4: SLO Transit Service Alternatives - Passenger-Trips per Vehicle Service Hour............................... 16 Figure 5: SLO Transit Service Alternatives - Marginal Operating Costs per Passenger-Trip.............................17
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Chapter 1
SLO TRANSIT SERVICE ALTERNATIVES
INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, service alternatives for SLO Transit are presented. The alternatives are based on public input and the recommendations of related studies, including the recent SLO Transit Innovations (Transit Innovations) Study (2024). Given the City’s goal of achieving a 7 percent transit mode split by 2030 and 12 percent transit mode split by 2035, many of the service alternatives are designed to increase ridership.
Each alternative is evaluated as a stand-alone option in this chapter; the combined impacts of the recommended plan elements will be detailed in the Draft SLO Transit SRTP.
The following discussion of SLO Transit service alternatives is organized by the type of change proposed.
Changes to service frequency are discussed first, followed by potential changes to service hours. Then, options for introducing microtransit service to San Luis Obispo are presented, followed by routing alternatives. The various alternatives are then compared using the new performance standards recommended in WP2. For each alternative, the impacts on ridership and operating costs are estimated.
Ridership and cost estimates assume implementation in FY 2025-26 and are based on the following parameters:
1. The projected SLO Transit FY 2025-26 operating budget, as presented in the City of San Luis Obispo 2023-25 Financial Plan Supplement, was used to estimate the operating costs of each existing service assuming no change to service levels (“status quo” scenario). The per-hour and per-mile costs were then used to estimate the cost impacts of the various alternatives, per the following equation:
Change in SLO Transit Marginal Operating Cost = $50.22 X Change in Vehicle Service Hours + $2.23 X Change in Vehicle Service Miles
For the alternatives evaluations which follow, operating cost estimates represent “marginal” costs. In other words, fixed costs are excluded from the analysis unless identified specifically.
The reason for looking at marginal costs of potential changes or improvements is that fixed costs (such as administrative staff salaries, utilities and supplies) will not change if service levels are increased or decreased. However, fuel/maintenance costs (cost per mile) and driver salary costs (costs per hour) will increase incrementally as vehicle hours and miles are increased. Fixed costs and capital costs will be included in the discussion when the Draft Financial Plan is prepared.
2. Ridership estimates are based on projected full-year SLO Transit FY 2023-24 ridership, expected population growth in San Luis Obispo County during the next two years, ridership data from peer systems, and standard transit demand elasticity factors, depending on the alternative. Elasticity is an economic term which measures the change in behavior of one variable in response to the change in a related variable. For example, if service levels are doubled, historical data has shown that ridership will not double, but rather increase by around 47 percent. Elasticity factors vary for different variables such as headways, total travel time or transfer time. Variation has also been found in urban areas vs. suburban areas or during peak or non-peak periods. The Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Report 95 Traveler Response to Transportation System