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Home My WebLink About04-06-2021 City Council PresentationsCity Council Regular Meeting April 6, 2021 •All attendees enter the meeting muted. •You can rename yourself by following the steps below. •When Public Comment is called for an item you would like to speak on,please raise your virtual hand. •When your name is called,you will be moved to a Panelist.After a brief moment,you will be able to unmute your mic and turn on your video. •Please state your first and last name and address (optional)for the record. •After providing your comments you will be moved back to an attendee. Directions for Public Comment PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA If you would like to speak on items NOT ON THE AGENDA, please raise your virtual hand now. When your name is called, you will be moved to a Panelist,and then you will have the option to unmute and turn on your webcam. Public Comment City adopted Civility Guidelines Listen First •We will make an honest effort to understand views and reasoning of others by listening to understand, not listening to find fault, allowing thoughtful discussion to lead to the best possible outcomes. Respect Different Opinions •We will invite and consider different perspectives, allowing space for ideas to be expressed, opposed and clarified in a constructive manner. Show Courtesy •We will treat all colleagues, staff and members of the public in a professional and courteous manner whether in person, online, or in written communication, especially when we disagree. Criticize Constructively •We strive to advance solutions to community issues; when faced with disagreement, we do more than simply share our concerns with differing positions, we work to propose a course of action of mutual benefit. Debate the Policy Not the Person •We will focus on the issues, and not personalize debate or use other tactics that divert attention from the issue. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA •When your name is called,you will be moved to a Panelist. •Before you begin speaking; ➢Unmute your mic and turn on your video (optional). ➢State your First and Last name and address (optional)for the record. •After you complete your comments, you will be moved back to an Attendee. Public Comment 4/6 City Manager’s Report 1.Buy Local Bonus Program 1.140+ Businesses; 2,500 shoppers; $500k in local spending related to the program. The City plans to bring the program back for the holiday season this winter. 2.New ‘Together We Can’ Messaging; new posters, signs, and stickers downtown and electronic files have been shared with property owners and businesses to inspire hope and perseverance in the community. 3.National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation Began on April 1st. 4.First Plaza Pop-Up: Through the Flowers, created in partnership with the SLO Museum of Art is up now through April 5.Asphalt patching down Monterey St. is completed 6.The South Hills Open Space boardwalk is open for use! Emergency Services Director Update April 6, 2021 7 Recommendation 1.Receive an update from the Emergency Services Director related to COVID-19 8 9 As of 4/6/2021 at 1:00 PM 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 3/14/2020 4/14/2020 5/14/2020 6/14/2020 7/14/2020 8/14/2020 9/14/2020 10/14/2020 11/14/2020 12/14/2020 1/14/2021 2/14/2021 3/14/2021 SLO County COVID-19 Cases Daily New Cases 14-Day Average 10 As of 4/6/2021 at 1:00 PM 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 3/23/2020 4/23/2020 5/23/2020 6/23/2020 7/23/2020 8/23/2020 9/23/2020 10/23/2020 11/23/2020 12/23/2020 1/23/2021 2/23/2021 3/23/2021 COVID-19 Hospitalizations and ICU Admissions Hospital (non-ICU)ICU As of 4/6/2021 at 1:00 PM State’s Reopening Criteria 12As of 4/2/2021 13 April 6, 2021 Governor’s Announcement 1.Gov. Newsom announced a plan to fully reopen California’s Economy on June 15 if the current trend holds 1.The entire state will enter into this phase at the same time 2.California will end the State’s Blueprint to Reopening after June 15th if we continue to wear masks and administer vaccines at the State’s current pace 1.Subject to mask wearing and continued vigilance of the virus Recommendation 1.Receive an update from the Emergency Services Director related to COVID-19 15 Items #6 –#13 CONSENT AGENDA Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are expected to be non-controversial and will be acted upon at one time.A member of the public may request the Council to pull an item for discussion. Pulled items shall be heard at the close of the Consent Agenda unless a majority of the Council chooses another time.The public may comment on any and all items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. PUBLIC COMMENT •When your name is called,you will be moved to a Panelist. •Before you begin speaking; ➢Unmute your mic and turn on your video (optional). ➢State your First and Last name and address (optional)for the record. •After you complete your comments, you will be moved back to an Attendee. Public Comment Planning and Building Activity (Pgs.17-19) Total Building Permits Issued per Calendar Year Presented in table format in Table 2 on Pg. 18 Housing Element Update (Pgs. 10) 6th Cycle (2019-2028) •Residential land capacity analysis shows that the City can sufficiently meet its RHNA allocation •Updated existing policies & programs, as well as added new •City Council adopted the Housing Element and staff submitted the adopted Element to HCD •The City received a findings letter from HCD regarding the status of the City’s Housing Element’s certification •Approved the inventory analysis •Requested additional information regarding timing of specific plan area build out, and lateral off-set program •Expand the farmworker housing program Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Progress (Pgs. 20-24) 6th Cycle (2019-2028) Residential Growth (Pg. 25) •313 new housing units in the City in 2020 •261 subject to growth management regulations •210 in Specific Plan areas •21,501 total units subject to growth management in 2020 •Below threshold of 22,190 (LUE Table 3) •Six-year average annual growth rate (2015-2020) •0.60 percent per year over this period •Consistent with 1 percent maximum average annual growth rate (LUE Policy 1.11.2) Land Use Element Table 3 (Pg. 25) City Projected Growth, 2015-2035 Non-Residential Growth (Pg. 26) •34,352 square feet of net new non-residential floor area •Annual growth rate: •0.29 percent •Five-year net growth rate: •2.23 percent •Consistent with 5 percent non-residential growth rate (LUE Policy 1.11.4) Specific Plan Development (Pgs. 27-32) Municipal Code Updates (Pg. 33) Zoning Regulations –ADU Amendments: •Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance updated in February 2020 in response to new state ADU legislation •Owner occupancy not required •Units allowed in existing & proposed multifamily structures •Clean Energy Choice Program: •Program supports all-electric & low GHG emission new buildings •Ordinance amended in July 2020 to provide regulatory flexibility •Program participation updates will be given to City Council in 2021 & 2022 Climate Action Plan (Pg. 34) Climate Action Plan for Community Recovery (CAP): contains quantified strategies to reduce GHG emissions 2020 Progress: •City joined Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) in January 2020 •Climate Action Plan was adopted in September 2020 •Research & planning for a comprehensive building retrofit program was initiated in Fall 2020 Water Supply (Pg. 39) Santa Margarita Lake •In 2020, 10,107 acre-feet available •Water supply need for General Plan build-out met, plus additional reliability and secondary water supply Circulation (Pgs. 40-45) •Numerous traffic signal and intersection improvements were completed as part of the City’s Traffic Safety Program •Engineering and Environmental review continues for the Prado Rd / Highway 101 interchange •(2024 estimated construction) •Design process continues for the Anholm Neighborhood Greenway Plan •(2021 estimated construction) Safety (Pgs. 46-54) Fire Department •Completed the 2019 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) in 2020 •Adopted by City Council in June 2020 •62 fire and life safety inspections •139 Hazardous materials inspections •365 inspections of multi-dwelling properties Police Department •Continued a variety of training efforts in 2020, including Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) •Continued coordination to promote neighborhood wellness & civility Conservation & Open Space Protection (Pgs. 57-58) •Dedication of Righetti Hill for open space •future establishment of a trail system •Continued surveys of steelhead trout along San Luis Obispo Creek •Ongoing efforts to prepare the 266-acre Miossi Open Space property to open to the public for recreational use by Spring 2021 Righetti Hill The Panorama Trail at Miossi Open Space Parks and Recreation (Pgs. 59-66) Parks & Rec. Master Plan & Element Update •Release of Draft Master Plan & Element Update for public review in March 2021 Islay Park Playground Replacement Project •Construction completed in September 2020 Public Art Program •New public art installations throughout the City in 2020 “Archway to Happiness” Conclusion •The General Plan Annual Report conforms with Land Use Element Policy 11.3 and state law •Opportunity for the City Council to review implementation of General Plan Programs in 2020. Staff Recommendation 34 1. As recommended by the Planning Commission, accept and file the 2020 General Plan Annual Report. 35 Water Supply (Pg. 39) Planning and Building Activity (Pgs.17-19) Planning and Building Activity (Pgs.17-19) Specific Plan Implementation and Development (Pgs. 27-32) Margarita Area Damon-Garcia Residential Capacity: 408 units Specific Plan Implementation and Development (Pgs. 27-32) Orcutt Area Specific Plan Implementation and Development (Pgs. 27-32) Orcutt Area, continued Specific Plan Implementation and Development (Pgs. 27-32) Airport Area Specific Plan •175 Venture: New project proposal in Avila Ranch for 297 units submitted in December 2020, currently under review •Northwest Corner Mixed-Use: assisted living facility with 133 units approved by City Council in September 2020 •650 Tank Farm Mixed-Use: project design including 17,500 commercial sq. ft. and 249 units approved by Planning Commission in October 2020 •600 Tank Farm Mixed-Use: project proposal including 12,500 commercial sq. ft. and 280 units currently under review San Luis Ranch •Multiple projects currently in the development process totaling: •654 residential units •114,300 commercial sq. ft. •200 hotel rooms Froom Ranch •174 total units, 100,000 commercial sq. ft. •Final EIR released in June 2020 & certified by City Council in September 2020 •City Council also authorized initiation of an annexation application with LAFCO to be considered in Spring 2021 Amendments to the Council Policies and Procedures Recommendation Adopt a Resolution amending Council Policies and Procedures regarding the Order of Business, adding City Manager’s Report, and moving appointments under consent; and adding new section 4.5 regarding parameters for City Council members related to public, private and campaign related digital and social media communications and records in compliance with the California Public Records Act and Brown Act. Order of Business Changes Adding City Manager / Emergency Services Director Report Moving Appointments under Consent Council Social Media Policy Amendments Section 4.5 of the Council Policies and Procedures Manual titled “Electronic Mail (Email), the Public Records Act and the Brown Act” governs the appropriate usage of email in compliance with the California Public Records Act and the Brown Act. Section 4.5 (previously, Electronic Mail) is now renamed (Electronic Mail (Email), Social Media Policy And The Public Records Act And The Brown Act) and is amended to include: Section 4.5.2 “Private Social Media and Digital Communications” Council Social Media Policy Amendments Intent of social media changes Ensure councilmembers are aware that digital and social media communications regarding public business using private networks, accounts, or devices, may be subject to laws regarding freedom of speech, records retention and production, and public transparency. Establish parameters for the management of public, private, and political digital and social media accounts in compliance with applicable laws to avoid liability and the potential for public confusion regarding public, private, and campaign related uses. Council Social Media Policy Amendments The City does not provide or support individual social media accounts for councilmembers. While there is no California law requiring public officials to use only government accounts to conduct public business, there should be no expectation of privacy if personal accounts are used to conduct public business. Council Social Media Policy Amendments A councilmember or Mayor participating in digital or social media shall maintain and clearly delineate between separate accounts for official, and personal or campaign statements. Council Social Media Policy Amendments Personal and campaign accounts To avoid ambiguity, statements, headings, profile pictures, or biographies shall not be made in the name of the position to which the councilmember or Mayor was elected. Councilmembers shall not display the City logo or any other official City mark or title on private or campaign accounts. Council Social Media Policy Amendments Official public accounts Statements on official sites and accounts shall contain only official City positions, policies, or announcements, and all content or communications are subject to the California Public Records Act. If a councilmember receives an electronic communication regarding city business on a personal account, they should forward that information to their official City account for transparency. Council Social Media Policy Amendments Digital records that relate to public business are required to be saved in a manner capable of being maintained for the applicable retention period. This can be done using highlights, bins, or archives for temporary and disappearing stories, reels, posts, or otherwise. Public officials should avoid deleting comments or blocking individuals on official pages or sites they maintain. Council Social Media Policy Amendments Brown Act “Paragraph (1) shall not be construed as preventing a member of the legislative body from engaging in separate conversations or communications on an internet-based social media platform (1) to answer questions, (2) provide information to the public, or (3) to solicit information from the public regarding a matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body provided that a majority of the members of the legislative body do not use the internet-based social media platform to discuss among themselves business of a specific nature that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body. A member of the legislative body shall not respond directly to any communication on an internet-based social media platform regarding a matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body that is made, posted, or shared by any other member of the legislative body.” “Discuss among themselves” means communications made, posted, or shared on an internet-based social media platform between members of a legislative body, including comments or use of digital icons that express reactions to communications made by other members of the legislative body. Council Social Media Policy Amendments Brown Act AB 992 clarified the boundaries of social media usage in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Councilmembers can use social media to engage in conversations with constituents regarding issues within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council: To answer questions To provide information to the public To solicit information from the public Council Social Media Policy Amendments Brown Act Councilmembers may not use internet-based social media to discuss official business with any other councilmember. This includes private messages, comments, likes, shares, or other digital icons that express reactions to communications made by another member of the council. AB 992 prohibits councilmembers from communicating directly with the social media of any other member on a subject within the jurisdiction of the Council. The Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council will resume shortly *Recess in Progress*