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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/20/2010MINUTES MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2010 COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 4:00 P.M. — SPECIAL MEETING ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Jan Howell Marx, Allen K. Settle, Vice Mayor Andrew Carter, and Mayor Dave Romero City Staff Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Christine Dietrick, City Attomey; Michael Codron, Acting Assistant City Manager, and Elaina Cano, City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. STUDY SESSIONS 1. CITIZEN SATISFACTION SURVEY RESULTS. Acting Assistant City Manager Codron introduced this item, following which Richard Maullin, Fairbank, Maslin, Mau lin, Metz & Associates (FM3), presented the agenda report, and responded to Council questions and comments. Public Comments There was no public comment. ---end of public comments =-- Council discussion ensued during which they commended staff and the consultant for a comprehensive report. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle to receive a presentation on the results of the 2010 City of San Luis Obispo Citizen Satisfaction Survey; motion carried 5:0. 4 City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Page 2 it Director Mandeville introduced this item, following which nina Director of San Luis Obispo Council of Governments ( SLOCOG) presented the agenda report and responded to Council. questions and comments. Public Comments There was no public comment. - - -end of public comments— ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ashbaugh_ to receive a presentation from SLOCOG staff; motion carried 5:0. ADJOURN TO A REGULAR MEETING 6:06 7:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING Mayor Romero called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. PRESENTATIONS. Americans for Nonsmokers Rights representatives Cynthia Hallett. and Liz Williams presented an award to the Council in celebration of the 20 anniversary of the Smoke Free Air Law. San Luis Obispo County District 3 Supervisor Adam Hill presented an update from the County of San Luis Obispo. INTRODUCTION City Manager Lichtig introduced Interim Finance and Information Technology Director Mary Bradley. Mayor Romero made an announcement pertaining to the recent accident and asked for a moment of silence in honor of local teen Oscar Gonzales. PUBLIC COMMENT Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concern regarding the seating area outside Muzio's restaurant obstructing the sidewalk, Public Work's-Director Walter confirmed that the outdoor dining area complies With the City's sidewalk ordinance. Jody Frey, San Luis Obispo, spoke in opposition to the smoking ban in the City of San Luis Obispo and her concerns about the hazards of vehicle exhaust. 1 1 City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, July 20,.20,1 O:t: Daniela Amon, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of Ms. Fret's concerns. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; motion carried 5:0. C1. THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHEVRON. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle to: 1. Approve a Third Party Reimbursement Agreement with Chevron to create financial information associated with the development of property owned by Chevron in the Airport Area. 2. Appropriate $31,500 from the Airport Area Impact Fee Fund to cover the cost of consultant services to update the Airport Area Specific Plan financing plan; motion carried 5:0. C2. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE DEFERRING PARKIN_ G METER RATE INCREASES. ACTION: Moved by Cater/Settle to adopt Ordinance No. 1552 (2010 Series) amending Section 10.52.010 of the San Luis Municipal Code deferring an increase to non -core parking meter rates to $1 until July 1, 2011; motion carried 5:0. C3. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE GRANTING 15 -YEAR FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle to adopt Ordinance No. 1551 (2010 Series) granting 15 -year franchise agreements, one each for solid waste, green waste, and recycling collection and disposal services; motion carried 5:0. C4. L CONFERENCE VOTII ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle to designate Mayor Dave Romero as the voting delegate and Vice Mayor Andrew Carter as the voting alternate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference; motion carried 5 :0. C5. SEWERLINE REPLACEMENTS 2010 -11, SPECIFICATION NO. 90787. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle to: 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the "Sewerline Replacements 2010 - 2011" project, Specification No. 90787. 2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Manager to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer's Estimate of $533,190; motion carried 5:0. C6. AMENDING LAGUNA LAKE GOLF COURSE FEES. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle to adopt Resolution No. 10199 (2010 Series) maintaining the Laguna Lake Golf Course fees at the 2009 -10 rates; motion carried 5:0. C7. HIGUERA — MARGARITA RECYCLED WATERLINE, SPECIFICATION NO. 90915. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Sett le to: 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the "Higuera — Margarita Recycled Waterline" project, Specification No. 90915. 2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Manager to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is Within the Engineer's Estimate of $460,620; motion carried 5:0. C8. CITY HALL ROOF REPAIRS, SPECIFICATION NO. 90778. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle to: 1. Award a contract to Tecta America Sacramento Inc. for the "City Hall Roof Repairs, Specification No. 90778" and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. 2. Approve a transfer of $15,000 from the project construction management account to the project construction account. 3. Approve a transfer of $5,000 from the General Fund CIP Reserves account to the project construction account. 4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to record the Notice of Completion within five days of completion of the project, motion carried 5:0. C9. VARIOUS TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS, SPECIFICATION NO. 91021. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle to: 1: Approve plans and various specifications for "Various Traffic Signal Modifications, Specification No. 91021." 2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids. 3. Authorize the City Manager to award a contract for Various Traffic Signal Modifications, Specification No. 91021, if the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer's Estimate of $107,900. 4. Approve the transfer of $23,732 from the Traffic Safety Report Implementation account to the project's construction account. 5. Approve the transfer of $86,668 from the Traffic Operations Implementation Account to the project's construction account; motion carried 5:0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. SLO TRANSIT FARE MODIFICATIONS. Public Works Director. Walter introduced this item, following which Transit Manager Webster presented the agenda report and responded Council to questions and comments. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. Art Apruzzese, San Luis Obispo, spoke in opposition to staffs recommendation. Leslie Halls, San Luis Obispo, spoke in opposition to staffs recommendation. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, July Sarah Storelli, ASI -Cal Poly President, spoke about her concerns regarding a lack of communication between City staff and Cal Poly students.. Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the timing of the MTC Public Hearing, and the inclusion of Cal Poly students in discussions. Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. Council Member Marx, Council Member Ashbaugh and Mayor Romero spoke in support of staffs recommendation. Vice Mayor Carter and Council Member Settle spoke in opposition to the proposed fare increases with the current decrease in ridership. Council discussion ensued during which they discussed the decrease in ridership, and an increase in the senior /disabled fare rate. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle to: 1) Defer this item and direct staff to send it back to the MTC for consideration of the trade -offs associated with cash fare increases, passes and transfers. Council will not make a definitive decision about fare increases until further analysis is complete. This matter should be brought back to the Council as expeditiously as possible. 2) Defer evening service fare modifications and direct staff to conduct additional discussions and public outreach with Cal Poly and Associated Students Inc.; motion carried 5:0. Council recessed at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:51 p.m. with all members present. BUSINESS ITEMS 4. INITIATIVE MEASURE TO ENACT REVISIONS TO THE.MARGARITA AREA SPECIFIC PLAN. Community Development Director Mandeville introduced this item, following which Deputy Director Development Review Bochum presented the agenda report and responded to Council questions and comments. Public Comments Council invited a representative of both the proponents and opponents of the initiative to each make a 10 minute presentation. Mila Vuiovich- LaBarre, Proponent, spoke in support of the initiative and stated that the purpose of the measure was to improve current circulation problems, health and safety, and tourism. Ms. Vujovich- LaBarre recommended Council adopt the initiative. City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Eugene Judd, San Luis Obispo, Proponent, spoke in support of the initiative and gave a presentation on traffic impacts of City plans, and alternative traffic routes. Ken Hampian, San Luis Obispo, Opponent, spoke in opposition to the proposed initiative, and stated that this initiative would mean more congestion, and less safety in various locations. Mr. Hampian urged the Council to put this initiative on the ballot. The following citizens spoke in support of the proposed initiative: Michael Sullivan, San Luis Obispo Bill Wilson, San Luis Obispo Alan Thomas, San Luis Obispo Dan Carpenter, San Luis Obispo Daniela Amon, San Luis Obispo Terry Mohan, San Luis Obispo The following citizens spoke in opposition to the proposed initiative: Dr. Dan Dale, San Luis Obispo, President, Santa Lucia Home Owners Association Doug Hoffman Ermina Karim, Chamber of Commerce John Ewan, San Luis Obispo Suzanne Parker, Public Affairs Manager, Chevron Corporation Agatha Reardon, San Luis Obispo Donna Lewis, San Luis Obispo Paul Brown, San Luis Obispo LeeAnna O'Daniel, San Luis Obispo Terri Simones, San Luis Obispo, representative for the Damon - Garcia family ---end of public comments— Council discussion ensued, during which Council stated their opposition to the proposed initiative, and their support for putting the initiative on the November ballot.. In addition, by consensus, Council recommended staff include additional input from fire and safety staff on the effects of the proposed initiative on emergency response times, and requested posting online all relevant city documents.. ACTION: Moved by Settle /Romero to receive the report; directed staff to perform analysis of impacts of initiative on police and fire response times; place all pertinent existing, readily available, and legally permissible documents pertaining to the measure on the City's website; and create a fact sheet, Frequently Asked Questions, and other appropriate informational materials regarding the initiative; motion carried 5:0. 5. NERAL MU City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 City Clerk_Cano introduced this item and presented the agenda report. Public Comments Mila Vuiovich La Barre, spoke in support of the proposed initiative. Micahel Sullivan, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the proposed initiative. Ken Hampian, San Luis Obispo, spoke in opposition of the proposed initiative. —end of public comments— ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Settle to adopt Resolution No. 10201 (2010 Series), Resolution No. 10202 (2010 Series), and Resolution. No. 10203 (2010 Series); By consensus of the Council, Mayor Romero and Council Member Settle were appointed as an ad -hoc committee to coordinate crafting of a ballot argument in opposition to the ballot initiative; motion carried 5:0. 6. MEETING OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOARD. City Clerk Elaina Cano called to order a meeting of the Capital Improvement Board, following which Acting Director of Finance & Information Technology Malicoat presented the agenda report and responded to questions. Public Comments There was no public comment. ---end of public comments— ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Settle to adopt Resolution No. 10204 (2010 Series); motion carried 5:0. 7. FIRE APPARATUS FINANCING. Acting Director of Finance & Information Technology Malicoat presented the agenda report. and responded to questions. Public .Comments Tenn Mohan, San Luis Obispo, spoke in opposition to the purchase of the new fire apparatus. —end of public comments- City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Page 8 ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Settle to adopt Resolution No. 10205 (2010 Series); motion carved 5:0. There being no furt her business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 12:22 a.m. ma Cano, C M C City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 10/19/10 1 1