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SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, September 2, 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,
September 2, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 990 Palm
Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Manx.
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, 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. REVIEW OF EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOOD CONTAINER AND
PRODUCT REGULATIONS
Community Development Director Johnson and Special Projects Manager
Hermann narrated a presentation entitled "Expanded Polystyrene Food (EPS)
Containers and Product Regulations" and responded to Council inquires.
Andrew Christie, representing the Santa Lucia Chapter of the Sierra Club,
advised that marine wildlife has been found dead after consuming EPS; pointed
1 out that other agencies are expanding regulations to ban retail sale of EPS and
urged Council to move forward with such restrictions.
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Leonard Milstein, Clean Oceans Competition Board Member, voiced support for
the banning of EPS products in San Luis Obispo; pointed out that the Legislature
is considering the banning of single use plastic bags statewide.
Janine Rands, Chair of SLO Foam Free, noted that 81 other cities have
implemented regulations on EPS; urged Council to model the Santa Cruz
regulations related to EPS, including restrictions on retail sale; advised that she
will be advocating that neighboring cities support the banning of EPS products.
Sarah Bellum, San Luis Obispo Surfrider Foundation, noted that EPS products
have negative impacts to human health and marine wildlife; voiced concern that
EPS manufacturers are not taking responsibility for the clean -up of EPS; urged
Council to support a ban on EPS products.
Laura Tremblay, Unitarian Church Green Team, voiced support for the restricted
use and retail sale of EPS products; stated that a majority of surveyed
restaurants are using recyclable food container products.
Judith Bernstein, Unitarian. Church Green Team, opined that the cost of food
container products is a small percentage of overall restaurant costs; voiced
support for the restricted use and retail sale of EPS products; opined that the
retail sale of EPS products must be considered to effectively mitigate EPS
impacts on the environment.
Barry Rands, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern regarding the costs to clean -up
EPS products and its impacts to landfills; asserted that there is a hidden taxpayer
subsidy for disposal of EPS products; expressed support for modeling the Santa
Cruz ordinance related to the retail sale and use of EPS products.
Joe Morris, Unitarian Church Green Team, submitted a petition containing 80
signatures supporting a ban on the sale of Styrofoam food and drink containers
in restaurants and stores; opined that the costs of restaurant food containers is a
small percentage of overall costs for restaurant operations; urged Council to
support a ban on EPS products.
Patricia Miller, San Luis Obispo, conveyed support for the ban of EPS products
and urged Council to move forward with such restrictions.
Gordon Mullins, San Luis Obispo, spoke on his observations of EPS remnants
being consumed by marine wildlife and washing ashore; asserted that a ban on
EPS products would have trivial cost impacts to retailers and restaurants, noting
that a citywide ban ensures no competitive advantage would be created.
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Mary White, Founder of Clean Oceans Competition, advised that fish near
1 Monterey bay have tested positive for EPS toxins; noted that the consumption of
fish is a cause for the finding of EPS toxins in humans; urged Council to support
a ban on EPS products.
Jennifer McIntyre, Chair for Green Schools Committee, pointed out that schools
are a significant user of EPS products and that they should be considered while
developing regulations; spoke on the importance of developing a composting
program so that compostable food containers can be properly recycled; voiced
support for moving forward with restrictions on EPS products.
Joan Carter, San Luis Obispo, spoke on her experience of working at a marine
wildlife center and their consumption of EPS remnants; expressed support for the
banning of EPS products.
During the course of discussion, individual Councilmember(s) expressed
opinions concerning the proposed regulations. The statements that follow do not
necessarily reflect Council consensus:
• The City should move forward with the strongest regulation type and model
the City of Santa Cruz ordinance.
• The City should work with other neighboring cities to develop a countywide
ban on EPS products.
• Regulations should be implemented in a phased approach.
The City should work with the school district to help with their transitioning off
EPS products.
• To be effective, the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) should
be leading a countywide effort to regulate EPS products.
• Restaurants are already trending to avoid EPS products and the City may be
overregulating the issue.
• There is a significant cost to educate and enforce any new regulations.
• The cost to disposing EPS products is a hidden tax to the public.
• A hardship clause should be included in the proposed ordinance.
• There should be a high but reasonable threshold as it relates to a hardship
clause.
• Any hardship clause should be phased out over a one- to two -year period.
• Staff should include an analysis for the cost to implement and enforce any
new regulations.
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CLOSED SESSION 1
City Attorney Dietrick requested a Closed Session to discuss the following item listed on
the Closed Session agenda.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Pending Litigation, Pursuant to
Government Code §54956.9:
John Bernard v. City of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case No.
CV 130507
RECESS
Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:10 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday,
September 2, 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 Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dietrick advised that Council provided direction to staff and took no
reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Stacey Hunt, representing Ecologistics, Inc., expressed gratitude to the City Council and
Promotional Coordinating Committee for its support of the Central Coast Bioneers
Conference; advised that the conference is a catalyst for long -term changes for
sustainable living.
Jeffery Specht, San Luis Obispo, questioned whether staff believes that the City Charter
is in compliance with the U.S. and State Constitutions; questioned whether it is
appropriate to cite individuals for sleeping in their vehicles; questioned, and received
clarification, that details of the lawsuit listed on tonight's Closed Session are available
for public inspection with the Superior Court and the City.
Leslie Halls, San Luis Obispo, suggested that the City rotate its public art to reinvigorate
interests in these existing art pieces.
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Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the hand - counting of voter
ballots; asserted that electronic ballot counting machines can be manipulated to alter
election results.
Chuck Crosser, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern regarding the height and scale of the
proposed monument sign on Highland; urged Council to explore the possibility of
resizing the proposed sign.
Odile Avral, San Luis Obispo, expressed concern regarding the scale of the proposed
monument sign on Highland; stated that the City did not provide adequate notice to the
neighboring properties nor placed signage at the site; urged Council to reduce the scale
of the sign by 50% and to plant drought resistant plants to fill any voided space.
Eugene Jud, San Luis Obispo, distributed and spoke on diagrams related to the Los
Osos Valley Road Interchange Project. A hard copy of Mr. Jud's diagrams is on file with
the City Clerk.
In response to Council inquiry, City Manager Lichtig explained the procedure for
reconsidering an agenda item. Following clarification, Council agreed to not agendize
the Highland monument sign for reconsideration.
City Manager Lichtig advised that Parks and Recreation Department staff will be
advised of the public art rotation suggestion.
' CONSENT AGENDA
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, voiced concerns relative to geoengineering and its
impacts on water shortages /droughts, urging Council to take action.
Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo, commended the City for taking efforts to improve
transparency as it relates to its investments; spoke on the benefits of seeking a new
investment advisor and taking a new look at such services (Item C12).
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to approve Consent Calendar Items C1 thru C13, with
the removal of Item C4 for separate consideration. Council Member Carpenter
registered a no vote on Item C5.
C1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances as appropriate
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C2.
C3.
C4.
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AMENDED CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 15, 2014
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to approve an amendment to the Minutes of the
City Council meeting of July 15, 2014.
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS — TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0:
1. Approve the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to provide Transportation
Planning and Engineering On -Call Services, Specification No.
100.50500.7227.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with selected consulting
firms.
3. Authorize the Finance Director, or his designee, to execute and amend
Purchase Orders for individual consultant services contracts in an amount
not -to- exceed the authorized project budget.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to amend or extend the
agreement for services in accordance with its terms and within the available
annual budget.
FIXLINI NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Council Member Carpenter recused himself from deliberation on the Fixlini
Neighborhood Traffic Management Action Plan because he owns property within
500' of the subject plan and left the Chambers.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4 -0 (COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER
ABSTAINING), to:
1. Adopt the Fixlini Neighborhood Traffic Management (NTM) Action Plan.
2. Authorize the City Engineer to approve the construction plans and release the
construction project for bids if final Engineer's Estimates are within the
available NTM budget.
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C5. ORDINANCE ADOPTION - AMENDING CHAPTER 13.07 OF THE SAN LUIS
OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4 -1 (COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER VOTING
NO), to adopt Ordinance No. 1607 (2014 Series) entitled "An Ordinance of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, adopting temporary mandatory restrictions on
outdoor irrigation of ornamental landscapes or turf with potable water." (Intro. on
08/19/14)
C6. ADOPTION OF INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN —
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to adopt Resolution No. 10553 (2014 Series)
entitled "A Resolution of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, adopting the
2014 San Luis Obispo County Integrated Regional Water Management Plan and
finding that the project is exempt from Section 21000 et seq. of the California
Public Resources Code pursuant to Section 15262 of the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines."
C7. LEASE FINANCING PROPOSAL FOR COMPUTER AND COPIER
ACQUISITIONS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS - RESOLUTION
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Approve the lease documents provided by Bank of the West to establish a
line of credit to provide short term lease financing for the acquisition of
computer equipment, copiers and other select items that may be designated
and approved by the City Council.
2. Approve the lease purchase of 17 copiers from MORE Office Equipment, of
San Luis Obispo, in the amount of $102,304 and the amendment of the
General Fund budget to reflect leasing transaction.
3. Approve the financing of the copiers using the credit line provided by Bank of
the West.
4. Approve the use of the Bank of the West credit line for the future financing of
Mobile Data Computers and related network equipment subject to the
Council's future approval of the acquisition of said equipment.
5. Direct staff to return in the future with any requests to borrow additional
amounts from the credit line.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 10554 (2014 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, extract of minutes."
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C8. 2014 WATER RESOURCES STATUS REPORT
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to receive and file the 2014 Water Resources
Status Report.
C9. LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD (LOVR) INTERCHANGE CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT AMENDMENT
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to accept the First Amendment to Temporary
Construction Easement Deed from BNB, a California general partnership, and
authorize the Mayor to execute a Certificate of Acceptance.
C10. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT AND UPDATES TO FLEET MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM REGARDING COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROCEDURES
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Adopt Ordinance No. 1608 (2014 Series) entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
San Luis Obispo, California, amending Section 3.24.060 of the San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code regarding cooperative purchasing." ,
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10555 (2014 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, updating the Fleet
Management Program."
C11. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - UTILITY BILL AND BUSINESS LICENSE
CORRESPONDENCE MAILING SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to authorize the release of the Request for
Proposal (RFP) for utility bill and business license correspondence mailing
services.
C12. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL -INVESTMENT ADVISOR SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to approve the Request of Proposal (RFP)
documents for investment advisor services and authorize their release.
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C13. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL -COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND LABOR RATE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to authorize the release of the Request for
Proposal (RFP) for Cost Allocation Plan and Labor Rate Development Services.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PHI. APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION'S APPROVAL
OF AN ADDITION TO A SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCE INCLUDING A CREEK
SETBACK EXCEPTION (APPLICATION ARC MI 175 -13) — 1335 JOHNSON
AVENUE
Individual members of Council announced they had no ex parte communications
with the applicant or appellant of the project.
Community Development Director Johnson and Assistant Planner Oetzell
narrated a presentation entitled "ARCMI 175 -13 (1335 Johnson Avenue)" and
responded to Council inquires.
Mayor Marx opened the Public Hearing.
t Robert Mueller, Appellant, spoke on the required finding needed for the Council
to support the creek setback exception, noting that a bridge abutment is along
the subject property; opined that the subject site is large enough that the
applicant could find an alternate method of creating an addition; asserted that the
Architectural Review Commission does not apply the regulations consistently
among applicants.
Dan Ferreira, representing the Applicant, advised that the addition is intended to
improve the practical uses of the property; explained that the property addition is
intended to relocate a family closer to the high school; advised that the design
considered the character of the neighborhood and every effort will be taken to
reduce construction impacts to the business and neighborhood uses; noted that
the design met the criteria for an exception and was approved by the ARC.
There being no others desiring to speak on this item, the Public Hearing was
closed.
Mayor Marx noted her disappointment that the appeal failed to include a factual
basis for appeal and expressed a desire that the appeal process be amended to
require that a factual basis for appeal be stated.
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Council Member Ashbaugh noted for the record that in his opinion the subject
appeal did include a factual basis for appeal and that he hopes that staff will work 1
with the applicant to remove non - native vegetation along the creek setback.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to adopt Resolution No. 10556 (2014 Series)
entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo,
California, denying an appeal and upholding the Architectural Review
Commission's action to approve an addition to a single - family residence and
granting a creek setback exception for the project at 1335 Johnson Avenue
(ARCMI 175 -13)."
PH2. ACTION ON THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND
AMENDMENTS TO THE AIRPORT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE
Council Members Smith disclosed ex parte communications with Bill Almas,
Chevron Land and Development Senior Project Manager; Council Member
Ashbaugh disclosed ex parte communications with the Chevron applicant team
over several years; Council Member Carpenter advised he had no ex parte
communications regarding the project; Vice Mayor Christianson disclosed ex
parte communications with Mr. Almas; Mayor Marx disclosed ex parte
communications with Mr. Almas and the applicant team the prior week. 1
Community Development Director Johnson, Assistant City Manager Codron,
Senior Planner Dunsmore, and Economic Development Manger Johnson
narrated a presentation entitled "Chevron Remediation and Development Project"
and responded to Council inquires.
RECESS
Council recessed at 7:58 p.m. and reconvened at 8:15 p.m., with all Council Members
present.
Mayor Marx opened the Public Hearing.
Bill Almas, representing Chevron, narrated a presentation entitled "SLO Tank Farm
Project Presentation to City Council'; urged Council to certify the Final
Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) so that site remediation can move forward;
noted that remediation of the site will be a significant public benefit; stressed the
importance of a timely and guaranteed reimbursement agreement for infrastructure;
recommended that the development agreement contain a 25 year vested right and
reimbursement agreement; opined that if a development project is not achieved it
will have negative financial impacts on the viability of other projects in the airport
area. A hard copy of Mr. Almas' presentation is on file with the City Clerk. 1
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Diane Kukol, Regional Water Quality Control Board, urged Council to approve
the proposed FEIR and to move forward with the site remediation.
Vic Ecklund, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for the development of new
baseball and softball fields on the proposed 15 -acre recreational site; suggested
that providing new baseball fields would help reinvigorate interest in the sport.
Stephan Peck, representing Avila Ranch, voiced support for the certification of
the FEIR and amendments to the Airport Area Specific Plan; noted that Avila
Ranch and Chevron are working collaboratively.
Daniel Blandford, Cal Portland, requested that Council approve the proposed
FEIR and allow the site remediation to move forward; encouraged Council to
approve a financial plan to allow Chevron and others to develop the area.
Suzanne Parker, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for the certification of the FEIR
and to move forward with a development agreement with Chevron.
John Wallace, representing Airport Area clients, expressed support for the
certification of the FEIR and development of a reimbursement agreement with
Chevron; opined that development impact fees may be a deterrent for future area
development; questioned whether Measure G revenues could be used to finance
' infrastructure improvements.
Eugene Jud, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern regarding the potential for over
developing commercial areas; pointed out that the City already has vacant
commercial spaces; opined that additional development in the area would impact
the viability of the Marigold Shopping Center; stressed the need to develop long-
term transit plans in conjunction with land use plans.
Dan Sutton, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support for the development of baseball
fields on the subject site; opined that San Luis Obispo does not have adequate
facilities to host youth baseball tournaments.
Bill Thoma, Thoma Electric, urged Council to approve the FEIR and specific plan
amendments; requested that Council provide direction to staff to negotiate a fair
and reasonable development agreement.
Carol Florence, Oasis Associates, spoke in support of the FEIR and encouraged
Council to consider the Airport Area Specific Plan amendments as well as
alternative financing options.
Charlene Rosales, Chamber of Commerce, expressed support for the
remediation of the subject site; advised that the Chamber supports a
' development agreement and encouraged the. City to explore financing
alternatives to accelerate infrastructure development.
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Sarah Flickinger, representing Los Verdes Park I and II, voiced concerns
regarding potential impacts to Los Osos Valley Road and the proposed mitigation
measures; suggested that Council direct staff to review the LOVR bypass plan in
conjunction with any development agreement with Chevron.
John Evans, SLO County Homebuilders Association, conveyed support for the
certification of the FEIR and moving forward with the Chevron project; spoke on
the importance of job creation and housing development.
Lea Brooks, Chair of SLO Bicycle Coalition Advocacy Team, voiced support for
the proposed bicycle facilities and moving forward with Phase 1 of the Chevron
project.
Myron Amerine, SLO County Bicycle Coalition, expressed support for the FEIR
and remediation of the site; addressed the importance of improving pedestrian
and bicycle facilities in the area.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, opined that Prado Road traffic should be
directed onto Industrial Way; urged that the City address creek maintenance
issues, noting his concern for flooding at Damon - Garcia Park.
Erik Justesen, San Luis Obispo, conveyed support for the proposed FEIR and
specific plan amendments; opined that Chevron is taking efforts to develop new
head of household jobs and housing.
Gordon Mullin, San Luis Obispo, encouraged Council to move forward with the
certification of the FEIR.
Tv Safreno, Trust Automation, spoke on the lack of manufacturing facilities for
growing businesses to expand; advised that he is working with the City to identify
potential sites for his business; urged Council to approve the FEIR and to direct
staff to develop an economical manner of moving forward with infrastructure
improvements.
There being no others desiring to speak on this item, the Public Hearing was
closed.
Council discussion ensued relative to the need for the City to complete its
infrastructure prioritization process prior to entering into a reimbursement and
development agreement with Chevron. It was noted that Council found nothing
objectionable in the draft development agreement term sheet contained in the
Council Agenda Report but additional information is needed on the Land Use and
Circulation Elements, financing mechanisms, and infrastructure priorities prior to
making final decisions.
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MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to adopt Resolution No. 10557 (2014 Series)
entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo,
California, certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Chevron Tank
Farm Remediation and Development Project (Application # ER 92 -08)," with
findings of overriding considerations relative to Air Quality and
Transportation /Circulation, with the following amendments:
a. Finding 3: "For each significant effect identified in the EIR under the
categories of AiF Quality, Biological Resources, TFanspeFtatieR and
Cirsulatier, Geological and Soil Resources, Noise and Vibration, Aesthetics
and Visual Resources, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, and Public
Services and Utilities, the approved mitigation measures contained in the EIR
Will avoid or substantially lessen the identified adverse environmental impacts
of the project to a level of insignificance and have been incorporated into the
project."
b. Finding 4: "The significant effects identified in the Air Quality and Cumulative
Transportation sections of the EIR will not be fully mitigated to a degree of
insignificance with the incorporation of all the identified mitigation measures
included in the EIR. However, the City Council finds
that the adverse environmental effects are acceptable and makes a statement
1 of overriding considerations for those significant and unavoidable
environmental impacts because"
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to adopt Resolution No. 10558 (2014 Series)
entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo,
California, amending Chapters 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 of the Airport Area Specific Plan
(Application # ER, SPA 92 -08)."
BUSINESS ITEMS
191. LOCAL PARKING AUTHORITY FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING
THE FORMATION OF A JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY - RESOLUTION
It is noted that a Parking Authority was established by Resolution No. 4999 (1982
Series) and no further action is necessary.
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132. JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE SAN LUIS
OBISPO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - RESOLUTION 1
Finance and Information Technology Director Padilla narrated a presentation
entitled "Forming the Public Financing Authority" and responded to Council
inquires.
Following clarification, MOTION BY MAYOR MARX, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 4 -1 (COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH VOTING
NO), to adopt a Resolution No. 10559 (2014 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving a Joint Exercise
of Powers Agreement creating the San Luis Obispo Financing Authority, and
authorizing certain other related actions."
RECESS
Council recessed to a meeting of the Parking Authority at 10:00 p.m. and reconvened at
10:15 p.m., with all Council Members present.
64. FINANCIAL PLAN SCHEDULE FOR 2015 -17
City Manager Lichtig, Finance and Information Technology Director Padilla, and
Budget Manager Lamers narrated a presentation entitled "2015 -17 Financial Plan 1
Schedule" and responded to Council inquires.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to approve the goal setting process and
timetable for development of the 2015 -17 Financial Plan, with the understanding
that Council desires for the June 2015 public hearings to be spread out over a
longer period of time.
LIAISON REPORTS
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 10:41 p.m., to a Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday,
September 16, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San
Luis Obispo, California.
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The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, C nia.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 10/07/14
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Mihony J. M jia
City Clerk
MINUTES
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Regular Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, California
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Parking Authority was called to order on
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Marx.
ROLL CALL
Authority Members
Present: Authority Members John Ashbaugh, Dan Carpenter, Kathy Smith, Vice
Chair Carlyn Christianson, and Chair Jan Marx
Authority Member
Absent: None
Authority Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, Executive Director, Christine Dietrick, Legal Counsel,
Michael Codron, Assistant Executive Director, and Anthony Mejia,
Secretary, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented
reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
BUSINESS ITEM
B3. JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE SAN LUIS
OBISPO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - RESOLUTION
Finance and Information Technology Director Padilla reviewed the contents of
the Parking Authority Agenda Report and responded to Council inquires.
MOTION BY AUTHORITY MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4-1 (AUTHORITY MEMBER SMITH VOTING NO),
to adopt Resolution No. 10560 (2014 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the
Parking Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving a Joint
Exercise of Powers Agreement creating the San Luis Obispo Public Financing
Authority, and authorizing certain other related actions.”
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ADJOURNMENT
The Parking Authority adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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Anthony J. Mejia
Parking Authority Secretary
APPROVED BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY: XX/XX/14