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SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Special Meeting — 4:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting — 6:00 p.m.
Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, California
CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located
at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx.
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Council Members Dan Carpenter, Kathy Smith, Vice Mayor Carlyn
Christianson, and Mayor Jan Marx
Council Member
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Christine Dietrick, City Attorney,
Michael Codron, Assistant City Manager, and Anthony Mejia, City
Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented
reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
STUDY SESSION
SS1.
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Assistant City Manager Codron, Economic Development Manager
Johnson, and Walter Kieser, Economic and Planning Systems, narrated a
PowerPoint presentation entitled "Infrastructure Financing Analysis Study
Session 2" and responded to Council inquires.
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Charlene Rosales, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke on the
importance of affordable housing and public art; noted that development impact
fees have a significant role in the feasibility of developing areas identified for
growth.
Stephen Peck, representing Magano Homes, spoke in support of establishing
landscaping and lighting districts for the maintenance of greenways and
medians.
Council discussion ensued relative to: 1) the use of lighting and landscaping
districts; 2) improving the entitlement approval process; 3) use of covenants and
restrictions to enforce affordable housing provisions; and 4) bundling of funding
sources for large scale infrastructure improvements.
Following discussion, Council received and filed the Economic Development
Strategic Plan Implementation: Infrastructure Financing Analysis.
ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on ,
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located
at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Christianson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION — WORLD SPAY DAY
Mayor Marx presented a proclamation to Ira Alpert, representing the Feline
Network of the Central Coast, proclaiming February 25, 2014, as "World Spay
Day" in the City of San Luis Obispo.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Heinz Huebner, representing Hope's Village of San Luis Obispo, requested
assistance to identify a camp site in San Luis Obispo County to accommodate
30 -50 homeless persons.
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Rebecca Keisler, San Luis Obispo, submitted a petition containing approximately
1 60 signatures in opposition to the Cal Poly student housing project at Grand
Street; asserted that the project will cause a decrease in neighborhood property
values; urged Council to conduct a community forum on the project. A hard copy
of Ms. Keisler's petition is on file with the City Clerk.
Jim Lissner, Hermosa Beach, questioned the validity of red light camera
citations; urged Council to support legislation to require citation notifications be
translated into Spanish.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern that certain bridges are not
marked with narrow bridge" signage; spoke on his experience witnessing a
traffic accident on a bridge near Prado Road, between south Higuera and Elks
Lane.
Paul Allen, San Luis Obispo, expressed concerns regarding the Cal Poly student
housing project,- asserting that the project is intrusive and will alter the
neighborhood character; urged Council to conduct a community forum.
Dan Rivoire, representing San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition, conveyed
support for bicycle trail improvements; urged Council to prioritize the Railroad
Safety Trail and to allocate a portion of the General Fund Reserve excess
towards the project.
1 Jeff Soecht, San Luis Obispo, advised that he has been living in his trailer and
parking of several industrial area streets; asserted that the Police Department is
harassing him by issuing parking citations; stated that the City is attempting to
make homelessness illegal by prohibiting sleeping on public streets.
In response to Council inquiry, City Attorney Dietrick advised that camping
overnight citations are parking citations, rather than criminal citations, and are
appealable as outline on the citations.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Faith Dickey, Los Osos, urged Council support for Item C3 related to slacklining
in City parks; recommended that the ordinance be modified to indicated that
slackline height limits be set at 4' when in use.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SMITH, CARRIED 5 -0, to approve Consent Calendar Items C1 thru CT with the
removal of Item C3 for separate consideration.
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C1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES 1
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER SMITH, CARRIED 5 -0, to waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances as appropriate.
C2. MINUTES OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 14,201
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER SMITH, CARRIED 5 -0, to waive oral reading and approve the
City Council Special Meeting minutes of the January 14, 2014.
C3. CODE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW SLACKLINING WITHIN CITY PARKS -
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
C4.
Please refer to Page 6 for discussion of this item.
STANDARDS — RESOLUTION
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL ,
MEMBER SMITH, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 10495 (2014 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving
revised Standards Specifications and Engineering Standards for
Construction."
2. Authorize the release of projects currently in design under the 2010
City Standard Specifications on a case by case basis.
CS. SCHEDULE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2014
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER SMITH, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Cancel the Regular City Council Meeting of August 5, 2014.
2. Reschedule the Regular City Council Meeting of November 4, 2014,
due to Federal, State, and Municipal Elections to Monday, November
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3. Schedule a Special City Council Meeting for Monday, December 1, 2014.
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C6, 2014115 TRANSPORTATION GRANT FUNDING — RESOLUTION
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER SMITH, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Accept, and appropriate, $365,000 in Congestion Mitigation and Air
Quality grant funding for a Park and Ride facility on Calle Joaquin.
2. Accept, and appropriate, $1,670,000 in Regional State Highway
Account grant funding for railroad crossing upgrades at Foothill and
California, Railroad Safety Trail (Taft to Pepper), and an augmentation
of the Los Osos Valley Road interchange budget.
3. Accept, and appropriate, $360,100 in Urban State Highway Account
grant funding for various intersection and corridor operational
improvements.
4. Accept, and appropriate, $448,800 in Highway Safety Improvement
Program grant funding and appropriate $49,900 of traffic operations
funding for the local match to widen and install a two -way left turn lane
at 50 Higuera Street.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 10496 (2014 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the
' City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, committing the
necessary local match and stating the assurance to complete San Luis
Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) Regional Discretionary
funded projects."
C7. CONTRACT AWARD - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK. GRANT
(;CDBG) CURB RAMPS 2014
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER SMITH, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Award, and authorize the Mayor to execute, a contract with DOD
Construction for the CDBG Curb Ramps 2014 Project, Specification
No. 91210, including the base project and additive alternate, for a total
contract amount of $123,104.
2. Approve the transfer of $30,549 from the Master Street Reconstruction
and Resurfacing Account for the CDBG Curb Ramps 2014 Project,
Specification No. 91210.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
C3. CODE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW SLACKLINING WITHIN CITY PARKS - 1
In response to Council inquiry, Faith Dickey, Los Osos, voiced support for
amending the proposed ordinance to indicate that slacklines will be
measured 4 feet above the ground when in use.
Following discussion, MOTION BY MAYOR MARX, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Introduce Ordinance No. 1596 (2014 Series) entitled "An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending
Section 12.24.150 of Chapter 12.24 of the Municipal Code to allow
slacklining in City parks," with the following revisions:
a. Modify Section 12.24.150(F)(2)(e) to read as follows: "All anchors
shall be attached in a manner so that the slackline is no more than
4 feet above the ground when in use."
b. Add Section 12.24.150(F)(1)(g) to read as follows: "All mini parks."
BUSINESS ITEMS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS 1
131. INTERIM UPDATE. OF THE 5 -YEAR GENERAL FUND FISCAL
FORECAST
Director of Finance & Information Technology Padilla and Budget
Manager Lamers narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "General
Fund 5 Year Fiscal. Forecast" and responded to Council inquires.
By unanimous consent, the Council received an update to the 5 -Year
General Fund Fiscal Forecast.
62. 2013 -14 MID -YEAR BUDGET REVIEW - RESOLUTION
Finance & Information Technology Director Padilla, Budget Manager
Lamers, and Community Development Director Johnson narrated a
PowerPoint presentation entitled "2013 -14 Mid -Year Budget Review" and
responded to Council inquires.
In response to Council inquiry, Finance & Information Technology Director
Padilla noted that at future policy updates the Public Art funding level
could be revisited.
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In response to Council inquiry, Fire Chief Olson summarized the
' proposed Fire Vehicle Mechanic Apprentice Program, noting that there is
interest in providing fire mechanic services to neighboring communities.
Mayor Marx opened and closed the Public Hearing, there being no one
desiring to speak to this issue.
RECESS
Council recessed at 8:20 p.m. and reconvened at 8:35 p.m., with all Council
Members present.
In response to Council inquiries, Director of Finance & Information
Technology Padilla explained that the California Public Employees
Retirement System (CaIPERS) unfunded liability incurs an equivalency of
7.5% interest. Human Resources Director Irons advised that the
proposed Leadership Training Program would be developed in
partnership with the County. Community Development Director Johnson
explained that the Mission Plaza Master Plan was originally estimated to
cost $50,000 for a conceptual plan to be funded by a National Trust Grant
but that $100,000 should be allocated for a complete Master Plan.
Council Member Ashbaugh noted for the record that the proposed use of
' excess General Fund reserves reflects a balanced approach; voiced
support for including funding for the Mission Plaza Master Plan.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0 to approve the supplemental request
including two years of funding for those items that are presented as a two
year funding requests.
Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH,
SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, CARRIED 3 -2 (COUNCIL
MEMBER CARPENTER AND VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON VOTING
NO), to:
1. Support the proposed uses of the General Fund excess reserve over the
20% level as follows:
a. $3,000,000 for set aside for addressing unfunded liabilities
(CaIPERS and /or CJPIA).
b. $1,700,000 for Set aside for Measure Y sunset, if needed.
c. $300,000 Street Paving and Paving of Sinsheimer Stadium Parking
Lot.
' d. $250,000 for Homeless Service Center Land Purchase set aside.
e. $250,000 for City Hall Reconfiguration.
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f. $196,000 for Community Development Special Projects Limited
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g. $100,000 for Mission Plaza Master Plan.
2. Direct staff to return to Council with a specific proposal on the
development of an employee development and leadership program, as
appropriate.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, CARRIED 4 -1 (COUNCIL MEMBER
CARPENTER VOTING NO), to adopt a Resolution No. 10497 (2014
Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo, California, approving changes to the 2013 -14 Budget,
including the approval of supplemental funding requests and proposed
uses of the General Fund Reserve that exceeds the 20% minimum
level," as amended.
PI-113. SEWER RATE STRUCTURE CHANGE FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
SCHOOLS — RESOLUTION
Utilities Director Mattingly and Wastewater Division Manager Hix narrated
a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Sewer Rate Structure Change for
Schools" and responded to Council inquires.
Mayor Marx opened and closed the Public Hearing, there being no one
desiring to speak to this issue.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to adopt a Resolution No.
10498 (2014 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, eliminating the Average Daily Attendance
sewer rate structure for schools" provided there is no majority protest
against such change.
B4. REPORT ON FIRE DEPARTMENT AUTOMATIC AID
Fire Chief Olson narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Fire
Department Report on Automatic Aid" and responded to Council inquires.
Chief Robert Lewin, representing California Department of Forestry and
Fire Protection (CAL Fire), spoke on the mutual aid program that benefits
to both the City and Cal Fire; conveyed gratitude to the City.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL '
MEMBER SMITH, CARRIED 5 -0, to authorize the Fire Chief to continue to
monitor and execute the automatic aid agreement with CAL FIRE.
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1135. UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE RESOLUTION
1 City Attorney Dietrick made herself available for Council inquires.
Joe Gibson, Morro Bay, addressed on the importance of Postal Service
reform and urged Council approval of the resolution as presented.
Mike Barry, San Luis Obispo, spoke on the potential impacts from
reducing mail service including prescription delivery and elderly wellness
checks.
Lydia_ Caffrey, San Luis Obispo, noted that mail carriers support the
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and conduct the largest one day
food drive in the nation; urged Council to support the resolution.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to adopt Resolution No. 10499
(2014 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo, California, supporting the Postal Service Protection Act."
LIAISON REPORTS
I Council liaison reports were received from Council Members Ashbaugh and
Smith. Mayor Marx reported out her liaison report.
COUNCIL COMMUICATIONS
Mayor Marx recused herself from the deliberation on the Town Hall meeting
concerning the Cal Poly student housing project because she owns property
within 500' of the subject site; left the Chambers.
Council directed staff to conduct a Town Hall meeting concerning the Cal Poly
student housing project on a Saturday, prior to March 31, 2014, in a location near
the affected neighborhoods, with a time limitation of 3 hours.
Mayor Marx returned to the dais.
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ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 10:25 p.m., to a Special Meeting to be held on 1
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California.
The next Regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 03/18/14
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