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Home My WebLink About02-02-2021 City Council Minutes San Luis Obispo Page 1 Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Regular Meeting of the City Council CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 6:07 p.m. by Mayor Harmon, with all Members present via teleconference. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Carlyn Christianson, Jan Marx, Andy Pease, Vice Mayor Erica A. Stewart, and Mayor Heidi Harmon. Council Members Absent: None City Staff Present: Derek Johnson, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; and Teresa Purrington, City Clerk; were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Marx led the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS City Manager Derek Johnson provided an update of current project, and status of COVID-19 numbers and vaccinations. PROCLAMATIONS 2. TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION Mayor Harmon presented a Proclamation declaring the month of February as “Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month” to Aisling Meyer. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of February 2, 2021 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Carmon Boguin Alejandro Garrett Kevin Foote Kat Schroeder-Mora ---End of Public Comment--- CONSENT AGENDA ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PEASE, CARRIED 5-0 to approve Consent Calendar Items 3 thru 10 and 12 thru 15. Item 11 was pulled from Consent. 3. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate. 4. MINUTES REVIEW - JANUARY 19, 2021 COUNCIL MINUTES CARRIED 5-0, to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on January 19, 2021. 5. 2020 OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE PLAN PROGRESS REPORT CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Parks and Recreation Department’s Open Space Maintenance Plan 2020 Progress Report. 6. ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE 2020 PARKS AND RECREATION STRATEGIC PLAN CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Annual Progress Report for the 2020 Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan. 7. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1691 (2021 SERIES) AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.10 (CANNABIS REGULATIONS) AND 5.10 (CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX) CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 1691 entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare), Chapter 9.10 (Cannabis Regulations) and Title 5 (Licenses, Permits and Regulations), Chapter 5.10 (Cannabis Business Tax) to establish uniform permit renewal requirements.” 8. APPROVE A UTILITY EASEMENT FOR 136 NORTH CHORRO CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 11215 (2021 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Deed with Pacific Gas and Electric to allow for utility relocation within the city-owned property at 136 North Chorro Street.” San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of February 2, 2021 Page 3 9. AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT 2019-20 LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATIONS CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 11216 (2021 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing the City Manager or their designee, to file, execute and fulfill any related Low Carbon Transportation Operations Program Grant Applications, Certifications, Assurances, Forms, Agreements, and associated documents on behalf of the City” for Transit Capital Projects. 10. AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR THE 2020-21 SENATE BILL 1 (SB1) STATE OF GOOD REPAIR TRANSIT GRANT FOR BUS SHELTERS CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 11217 (2021 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to apply, execute and fulfill related California State of Good Repair Transit Grant Program applications, certifications, assurances, forms, agreements on behalf of the City.” 12. APPROVAL OF INSURANCE COVERAGE BONDING CITY OFFICIALS CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 11219 (2021 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing Master Bond or purchase of insurance in lieu of purchasing individual official bonds.” 13. AUTHORIZE A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY URBAN GREENING PROGRAM CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 11220 (2021 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the application for grant funds for the California Climate Investments Urban Greening Program.” 14. AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE FUNDS FOR THE FIRE STATION 1 AIR COMPRESSOR PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 1000045 CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Authorize implementation of the Fire Station 1 Air Compressor Project, Specification No. 10000045; and 2. Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Fire Station 1 Air Compressor Project, Specification No. 10000045; and 3. Authorize staff to advertise for bids for electrical work; 4. Approve a Sole Source Purchase with Bauer Compressors in the amount of $74,708.62 for purchase and installation of one air compressor; and 5. Adopt Resolution No. 11221 (2021 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing use of General Fund Unassigned Working Capital to support the Fire Station 1 Air Compressor Replacement Project, Specification No. 1000045” authorizing a transfer of $10,000 in undesignated Capital Outlay funds to support the project. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of February 2, 2021 Page 4 15. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COVID-19 VACCINATION ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the City Manager to sign the County of San Luis Obispo’s COVID-19 Vaccination Assistance Agreement, and to make minor changes to the Agreement that may arise, pending formal adoption from the County Board of Supervisors and other participating agencies. 11. AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE PROJECT PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR PICKLEBALL COURTS AT MITCHELL PARK AND APPROPRIATE PROJECT BUDGET Council Member Christianson indicated she would be recusing herself due to the location of the project to her home. ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PEASE, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR STEWART, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON RECUSED) to: 1. Authorize staff to begin design and public input for the grant and impact fee funded Mitchell Park Pickleball Courts Project; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 11218 (2021 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing initiation of project planning and design for Pickleball Courts at Mitchell Park and appropriating project budget.” PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS AND BUSINESS ITEMS 16. ADOPTION OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Assistant City Manager Shelley Stanwyck, Transportation Manager Luke Schwartz, and Active Transportation Manager Adam Fukushima provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions. Public Comments: Molly Kern Jonathan Roberts Marshall James Steve Klisch Garrett Otto Tim Jouet ---End of Public Comment--- ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PEASE, CARRIED 5-0 to: 1. As recommended by the Planning Commission and Active Transportation Committee, adopt Resolution No. 11222 (2021 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, adopting the Active Transportation Plan and Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact (EID 0496-2020);” and 2. Authorize the Public Works Director, or their designee, to approve future administrative revisions to the Active Transportation Plan as necessary, so long as the revisions do not alter the policy framework, project recommendations, and substantive content of the February 2021 edition of the Plan, and any such revisions are documented in writing and provided to the City Clerk for record keeping. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of February 2, 2021 Page 5 RECESS Council recessed at 8:53 p.m. and reconvened at 9:00 p.m., with all Council Members present. 17.2020-21 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW Finance Director Brigitte Elke and Principal Budget Analyst Natalie Harnett provided an in- depth staff report and responded to Council questions. Public Comments: None ---End of Public Comment--- ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MARX, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to: 1.Receive and discuss an update to the City’s work programs, changes in financial positions, and long-term forecasts based on revised projections for all major funds at the mid-point of the 2020-21 fiscal year; and 2.Receive an update on the status of the current Meta City Goal; and 3.Adopt Resolution No. 11223 (2021 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving an amendment to the 2020-21 Budget Allocation” and 4.Approve one full-time equivalent (FTE) position to provide public information and communications. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND LIAISON REPORTS Council Member Marx asked Council if there was consensus to updating our social media policy to be included in the Council Policies and Procedures. By consensus, the Council directed staff to update the social media policy and have it brought back to Council in April. Council Member Marx indicated she attended the virtual League of California Cities New Mayor and Council Member Conference. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:51 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., via teleconference. __________________________ Teresa Purrington City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 02/16/2021