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MEETING DATE: January 7, 2014
ITEM: C2
MINUTES
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Special Meeting 4:30 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,
November 19, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, located at 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx.
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Dan Carpenter, Carlyn Christianson,
Vice Mayor Kathy Smith, 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 J. Mejia, City Clerk, were
present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded
to questions as indicated in the minutes.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dietrick requested a Closed Session to discuss the item listed on the Closed
Session agenda.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant to Government Code §
54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Monica Irons, Katie Lichtig, Michael Codron, Nickole
Sutter, Christine Dietrick
Employee Organizations: Unrepresented Managers Group, Unrepresented
Confidential Group
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
City Attorney Dietrick called for public comment. None were heard and the Council
recessed to the Closed Session.
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday,
November 19, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm
Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Christianson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dietrick advised that Council provided direction to staff and took no
reportable action.
PROCLAMATION – DEBORAH CASH
Mayor Marx presented a proclamation to Deborah Cash, Executive Director of
Downtown Association, in appreciation and gratitude for her years of service and
wished her well in her retirement.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Roger Bishop, San Luis Obispo, voiced concerns regarding the Cal Poly student
housing project, citing potential dangers at the intersection; urged Council to agendize
the subject to gather public input.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, asserted that radiation from the Fukashima disaster
is negatively impacting citizens in the United States.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo, requested that Council remove Consent Items C7 and
C9; voiced concern that Administration’s reorganization may impact the autonomy of the
City Clerk’s Office; suggested that the City sell reclaimed water in residential areas.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Consent Calendar Items C1 thru C9, with
the removal of Item C7 for discussion.
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C1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances as appropriate.
C2. MINUTES OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to waive oral reading and approve
the City Council Minutes of October 15, 2013 as amended.
C3. AFFORDABLE HOUSING AWARD FOR THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
HOUSING TRUST FUND – RESOLUTION
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10475 (2013
Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo,
California, approving a $30,000 Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) Award for the
San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund (HTF).”
C4. SANTA ROSA SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT – SPECIFICATION
NO. 91180
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1) Approve plans and specifications for the Santa Rosa Sewer Line
Replacement Project, Specification No. 91180.
2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids for the Santa Rosa Sewer Line
Replacement Project, Specification No. 91180.
3) Authorize the City Manager to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid
for the Santa Rosa Sewer Line Replacement Project, Specification No. 91180
is within the Engineer's estimate of $470,000.
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C5. DESIGN SERVICES FOR MARGARITA AND FOOTHILL LIFT STATION
REPLACEMENT – SPECIFICATION NO. 91214
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1) Approve the request for proposals for design services for the Margarita and
Foothill Lift Station Replacements, Specification No. 91214.
2) Authorize staff to issue the request for proposals for design services for the
Margarita and Foothill Lift Station Replacements, Specification No. 91214.
3) Authorize the City Manager to award a contract if the selected proposal for
design services for the Margarita and Foothill Lift Station Replacements,
Specification No. 91214 is within the estimate of $200,000.
C6. APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 2977 (TR 27-06) – 851 HUMBERT AVENUE –
RESOLUTIONS
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 10476 (2013 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the Final Map for
Tract No. 2977 Unit 2 (851 Humbert, TR 27-06)” and authorizing the Mayor to
execute the Subdivision Agreement on behalf of the City.
2) Adopt Resolution No. 10477 (2013 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, accepting the Public
Improvements and certifying completion of the private improvements for Tract
No. 2977 Unit 1 (851 Humbert Avenue, TR 2706)” and releasing the securities
for Tract 2977 Unit 1 at 851 Humbert Avenue.
C7. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION, INCLUDING AN
INCREASE OF .25 FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) EMPLOYEES
Please refer to Page 5 for discussion of this item.
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C8. MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR THE MASTER LIST ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
AND PARSONAGE (CHCMA 139-12) – 863 AND 867 PACIFIC STREET –
RESOLUTION
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10478 (2013
Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo,
California, approving a Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the
City of San Luis Obispo and owners of a designated historic resource at 863 and
867 Pacific Street.”
C9. 2013 WATER RESOURCES STATUS REPORT
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the 2013 Water
Resources Status Report, which is on file with the City Clerk.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
C7. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION, INCLUDING AN
INCREASE OF .25 FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) EMPLOYEES
Assistant City Manager Codron narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled
“Administration Department” and responded to Council inquiries. A hard copy of
Mr. Codron’s presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, opined that the presentation graphics are too
small and difficult for the audience to read; spoke on the importance of
transparency in government and seeking public input.
Council discussion ensued relative to 1) the physical changes needed to ensure
that the public feels welcome when visiting City Hall; and 2) ensuring the public
feels that the City Clerk’s Office is accessible.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
SMITH, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a .25 FTE staffing increase in the
Administration Department, which can be accomplished within the existing
Administration Department budget.
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
PH1. REVIEW OF MOBILE VENDOR ORDINANCE (TA 62-12) – ORDINANCE
INTRODUCTION
Community Development Director Johnson, Deputy Community Development
Director Davidson, and Captain Storton presented a PowerPoint presentation
entitled “Mobile Food Venders Ordinance” and responded to Council inquiries. A
hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Cindy Tucker, San Luis Obispo, questioned whether she may continue to operate
her ice cream truck when the regulations are enacted.
Steven Andriese, managing partner of Hot Skillet, questioned whether nutritional
value was included in the ordinance findings; opined that mobile food venders do
not jeopardize health and safety nor negatively impact community character.
Lori Nunes, owner of Confusion Culinary, stated that mobile food venders do not
compete with traditional restaurants; pointed out that she only serves in
residential areas for private catering events.
Vickie Backman, San Luis Obispo, voiced concerns regarding the proposed
regulations which would prohibit mobile venders from the downtown; suggested
that if Council approves the ordinance it require a one year review.
Michelle Tasseff, San Luis Obispo, related her experiences as a health inspector
in regard to mobile food venders; advised that venders are required to have a
business license and a health permit.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, stated that the ordinance is driven by the
downtown core, pointed out that venders would have difficulty operating in the
downtown.
Lisa Thomas, San Luis Obispo, pointed out that as a former mobile food vender
she never operated in the downtown; stated that mobile food vending is a
growing trend and that the City should allow it.
Carolyn Smith, Residents for Quality Neighborhoods, opined that mobile venders
are not appropriate in any residential neighborhood.
April McLaughlin, San Luis Obispo, voiced opposition to any additional permit
fees for mobile food vending; opined that such fees would negatively impact
vendors.
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RECESS
Council recessed at 7:45 p.m. and reconvened at 7:55 p.m., with all Council Members
present.
In response to public comments, Community Development Director Johnson
advised that nutritional value was not a consideration in the crafting of the
ordinance; noted that a $187 one-time fee is proposed for the issuance of mobile
food vending permits.
Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND
BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 3-2 (COUNCIL MEMBER
CARPENTER AND VICE MAYOR SMITH VOTING NO) to:
1. Introduce Ordinance No. 1594 (2013 Series) entitled “An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Mobile
Vendors Regulations of the Municipal Code (TA 62-12),” to regulate mobile
vendors in the public right-of-way; and 2) adopt a Notice of Exemption under
California Environmental Quality Act (General Rule §15061[b][3] and
Categorical Exemption Section 15301[c]), and modified verbiage as follows:
Finding No. 2: Mobile vending has the potential to pose special dangers
to the public health, safety and welfare of residents of the City, including
negative impacts on community character, public safety, and traffic. The
City has a substantial public interest to provide regulations to prevent
safety and health hazards and to preserve the public health, safety, and
welfare.
Finding No. 7: Prohibiting mobile vendors in residential zones
between 10:00 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. is consistent with the City’s Noise
Ordinance (construction hours) and respects the character of residential
neighborhoods. Interjecting customer serving commercial enterprises, into
residential zones late at night could jeopardize the public health, safety,
and welfare with their attendant noise and crowds. Mobile vendors may
contain generators, compressors, or other noise-generating
equipment which could impact residential neighborhoods,
particularly in the evening hours. Furthermore, mobile vendors are not
feasible in higher density areas with limited overnight parking for residents
and in parking permit districts.
5.16.040(9): Prohibited within any residential zone between the hours
of 10:00 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
5.16.040(1): Prohibited within a posted elementary or middle school zone
while children are going to or leaving the school and during school
hours.
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2. Direct staff to return in one year for a review of the mobile food vender
ordinance.
Vice Mayor Smith noted for the record that she voted no due to the impacts to
neighborhoods and concern for over-regulation. Council Member Ashbaugh
noted for the record that this ordinance includes repeal of outdated verbiage and
substitutes new verbiage on which the public has had opportunities to provide
input.
BUSINESS ITEMS
B1. SKILLS BASED PAY PROGRAM REVIEW AND EXPANSION
Public Works Director Grigsby and Public Work Deputy Director/City Engineer
Lynch presented the report and responded to Council questions.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, recommended that Council reduce contracting
for public works projects with outside firms and utilizing City work crews instead.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the expansion of the updated Skills
Based Pay program to the City’s Building, Parks, Trees, Streets, and Fleet
maintenance operations.
B2. RESERVOIR CANYON NATURAL RESERVE CONSERVATION PLAN –
RESOLUTION
City Manager Lichtig recused herself and left the Chamber at 9:03 p.m., noting
that she own property within 500 feet of Reservoir Canyon; pointed out that
Assistant City Manager Codron acted as City Manager in relation to reviewing
the subject plan.
Assistant City Manager Codron and Natural Resources Manager Hill narrated a
PowerPoint presentation entitled “Reservoir Canyon Natural Reserve
Conservation Plan” and responded to Council inquiries. A hard copy of the
presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Resolution No. 10479 (2013 Series)
entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo,
California, approving the Reservoir Canyon Natural Reserve Conservation Plan
and adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration (of environmental impact for the
project).”
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LIAISON REPORTS
Liaison reports were received from Council Members Ashbaugh and Christianson, Vice
Mayor Smith and Mayor Marx.
COMMUNICATIONS
In response to Council comment, City Manager Lichtig advised that staff will evaluate
methods of gathering public input for the Cal Poly student housing project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Marx adjourned
the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: xx/xx/14
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MINUTES
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, California
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday,
December 3, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm
Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx.
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Dan Carpenter, Carlyn Christianson,
Vice Mayor Kathy Smith, 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 J. Mejia, City Clerk, were
present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded
to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION
CALIFORNIA AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
David Ward, Central Coast Section Director of American Planning Association of
California, presented an award to the City of San Luis Obispo in recognition of the
Climate Action Plan.
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APPOINTMENT
A1 . VICE MAYOR APPOINTMENT FOR 2014
Council directed staff to agendize Council Policies and Procedures to clarify
verbiage related to the appointment of Vice Mayor.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
SMITH, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Council Member Carlyn Christianson as Vice
Mayor to serve a one-year term commencing upon appointment.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joe Arsenio II, San Luis Obispo, voiced concerns regarding the proposed Cal
Poly student housing project; asserted that the project would negatively impact
adjacent neighborhoods; suggested that the Council make a determination as to
whether to provide water and sewer services to the project.
Adam Stowe, General Manager of San Luis Obispo Blues, announced that the
Blues baseball team has been selected as a flagship team for the league.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, asserted that the Climate Action Plan enables
outside influences to negatively impact the quality of life for residents.
Amy Cornell, San Luis Obispo, representing Cal Poly Student Government,
stated that the student body has an interest to be good neighbors to the adjacent
properties and conveyed support for the student housing project.
Will Powers, San Luis Obispo, voiced concerns regarding the work quality of City
employees; asserted that the City Manager and underperforming staff should be
replaced.
Michelle Tasseff, San Luis Obispo, spoke on her experiences with Cal Poly
students and expressed support for the Cal Poly student housing project.
In response to Council inquiry, Justin Wellner, representing Cal Poly, thanked the
community for attending the public forums on the student housing project and
advised that Cal Poly will continue to evaluate appropriate sites for the project.
Gordon Mullin, San Luis Obispo, reported on his experience during a recent
police ride along; commended Officer Rodriguez on her professionalism.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to approve recommendations for Consent Calendar Items
C1 thru C7.
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C1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances
as appropriate.
C2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to waive oral reading and approve the City Council
minutes of November 12, 2013 as amended.
C3. WATER TANK MAINTENANCE 2014 PROJECT - SPECIFICATION NO. 91152
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1) Approve the Special Provisions for “Water Tank Maintenance Project 2014,
Specification No. 91152.”
2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids for “Water Tank Maintenance Project 2014,
Specification No. 91152.”
3) Authorize the City Manager to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is
within the Engineer’s Estimate.
C4. SANTA ROSA PARK PLAY EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT -
SPECIFICATION NO. 91028
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1) Approve plans and specifications for the "Santa Rosa Park Play Equipment
Replacement Project, Specification No. 91029.”
2) Authorize staff to advertise for construction bids and authorize the City
Manager to award a contract if the lowest responsible bid is less than the
Engineer’s Estimate of $150,000.
3) Authorize the transfer of $157,996 from the Play Equipment Replacement
master construction account to the equipment acquisition ($129,000),
construction ($26,250), and design ($2,746) phases of the project’s account.
(Council action continued on the next page)
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4) Approve a California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) agreement purchase
with Landscape Structures, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $129,000 for the
purchase of play equipment for Santa Rosa Park Play Equipment
Replacement project and authorize the Finance Director to execute a
purchase order following the bid opening.
C5. SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) TWO-YEAR
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT CONTRACT EXTENSION
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to approve, and authorize the Mayor to execute, an
agreement with Emerson Process Management for an additional two-years of
SCADA maintenance and support in the amount of $62,800.
C6. GREEN WASTE PROCESSING
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the continued use of green waste as
Alternative Daily Cover at Cold Canyon Landfill for an additional year.
C7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CURB RAMPS 2014 -
SPECIFICATION NO. 91210
In response to Council inquiry, Public Works Director Grigsby advised that staff
has updated the citywide curb ramps statistics and spoke on the new curb ramps
standards.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1) Approve plans and specifications for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Curb Ramp 2014 Project, Specification No. 91210.
2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids for CDBG Curb Ramp 2014 Project,
Specification No. 91210.
3) Authorize the City Manager to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is
within the Engineer’s Estimate of $105,000.
4) Approve the transfer of $3,451 in CDBG funds from the CDBG Curb Ramps
2012 project to the CDBG Curb Ramps 2013 project.
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STUDY SESSION ITEMS
SS1. COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAMS (RELATED TO ENERGY
GENERATION CHOICES)
Utilities Director Mattingly and Conservation Manager Munds narrated a
PowerPoint presentation entitled “Community Choice Aggregation” (CCA) and
responded to Council inquiries. A hard copy of the PowerPoint presentation is on
file with the City Clerk.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, questioned whether it is appropriate to form a
CCA program in San Luis Obispo; recommended that Council suspend
consideration a CCA until other agencies have implemented CCA programs.
Eric Veinm, SLO Clean Energy, expressed a willingness to provide staff and
financial resources to assist the City in exploring the feasibility of a CCA
program; requested that a City representative participate on a CCA Exploration
Advisory Committee (CEAC).
Nick Homick, San Luis Obispo, pointed out that the State Legislature enabled
CCA programs to assist communities to meet state mandates on renewable
energy generation.
Andrew Christie, San Luis Obispo, commended Council for including exploration
of a CCA as part of the Climate Action Plan; spoke on the reduction of carbon
emissions in communities that have established a CCA program.
Leslie Halls, San Luis Obispo, voiced opposition to a CCA program in San Luis
Obispo; pointed out that the City of Oakland determined that it was infeasible to
establish a CCA.
Peter Schwartz, Professor at Cal Poly, spoke on the impacts of greenhouse
gases on the environment; opined that establishing a CCA will help encourage
the community to invest in clean energy and reduce energy consumption.
Montgomery Norton, San Luis Obispo, spoke on the success of community
sustainability projects in Orange County; stressed the importance of taking a
leadership position in making sustainable energy decisions.
Mladen Bandon, SLO Clean Energy, encouraged that the City participate with
other local communities to explore sustainable energy options and to establish a
CCA program.
Will Powers, San Luis Obispo, spoke in favor of sustainable energy programs
and encouraged Council to move forward with exploring a CCA program.
Charlene Rosales, Chamber of Commerce, noted that the Chamber has not
taken a position on the subject due to a lack of information from other agencies
which have implemented a CCA program.
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Rosh Wright, San Luis Obispo, encouraged Council to explore the feasibility of a
CCA program and commended the previous speakers for their positive intentions
in implementing a CCA program.
During the course of discussion, individuals Council Member(s) made comments
as follows. The below statements do not necessarily reflect Council consensus:
• The City’s Climate Action Plan directs staff to explore a CCA although
Council needs to determine whether it is a priority at this time.
• The City should take a leadership role in establishing a CCA program with
neighboring agencies.
• A City representative or Council Member should be designated to serve
on the CEAC.
• The County of San Luis Obispo should be the lead agency on conducting
a feasibility study for a CCA program.
• The City has a lack of staff resources to be able to adequately pursue a
CCA program at this time.
• It would be appropriate for a Council Member to serve on the CEAC but
staff resources should not be utilized until it can be addressed during the
goal setting process.
In response to Council inquiry, Eric Veinm advised that SLO Clean Energy is
supportive and appreciative of a Council Member participating on the CEAC.
By Council consensus, the City Council:
1) Authorized a Council Member and alternate to participate as a member of the
CCA Exploration Advisory Committee (CEAC).
2) Authorized the City Manager to execute appropriate documentation to allow
the CEAC and its technical consultants to request energy usage load data
from PG&E so it may be analyzed as part of the feasibility study.
3) Determined that these actions in no way bind or otherwise obligate the City of
San Luis Obispo to participate in a Community Choice Aggregation program.
4) Directed staff to include consideration of appointing a Council Member and
alternate as part of the Council Committee Appointments process.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
B1. SEWER RATE STRUCTURE CHANGE FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
SCHOOLS
Utilities Director Mattingly and Utilities Deputy Director Hix narrated a PowerPoint
presentation entitled “Sewer Rate Structure Change for Schools” and responded
to Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to direct staff to proceed with the
process to eliminate “Average Daily Attendance” from the sewer rate structure.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
PH1. ADOPTION OF THE 2013 CALIFORNIA BUILDING AND FIRE CODES WITH
LOCAL AMENDMENTS – ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
Community Development Director Johnson, Chief Building Official Lease, and
Fire Marshall Maggio narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled “Adoption of
the 2013 California Building Standards Code” and responded to Council
inquiries.
John Evans, San Luis Obispo, expressed gratitude to staff for their willingness to
recommend an amendment to the ordinance in relation of special grading
standards.
David Grey, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for the amendment to the special
grading standards and urged Council approval.
Dante Anselmo, San Luis Obispo, thanked staff for recommending the proposed
amendments to the special grading standards; suggested that a reference be
included in the development guidelines to refer to the building code.
Ryan Petetit, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern that certain sections of the
proposed ordinance may allow the Community Development Director to modify
the building code based on his interpretation.
Russ Sheppell, San Luis Obispo, recommended that the building guidelines be
implemented on a project basis rather than as a citywide regulation.
John Belsher, San Luis Obispo, commended staff for its accessibility and
effectiveness in addressing the concerns raised on the special grading
standards.
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Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY
VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce Ordinance No.
1595 (2013 Series) entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo, California, amending Title 15 of the Municipal Code to adopt and
amend the latest editions of the California Building Standards Codes and
adopting findings of fact to support the amendments” including an amendment as
follows (deletions in strikethrough and insertions in italics):
J101.6 Special Grading Standards. The topography of a site proposed for
development shall remain substantially in its natural state. Mass re-contouring
shall not be allowed. In all cases, the average cross slop of a site shall be
determined prior to any grading operations or approval of any grading plan.
Where a site does not slope uniformly, the building official or city engineer shall
determine average cross slope by proportional weighting of the cross slopes of
uniformly sloping subareas. The percentage of the site, exclusive of building
area, to remain in its natural state, (no grading of any kind allowed) shall be in
accordance with Table J101.6.
All graded planes shall be rounded on all edges to blend with natural slopes.
The rounded edges shall have a radius equal to one-half the height of the cut or
fill slope.
Exception: Grading specifically approved and/or conditioned in conjunction with a
tentative subdivision map, development proposal, or similar entitlement
consistent with General Plan policies and other hillside standards is not subject
to the specific grading limitations noted in this section.
LIAISON REPORTS
Liaison reports were received from Council Member Ashbaugh, Vice Mayor Christianson,
and Mayor Marx.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Marx announced the 3rd Future Fair, Reindeer Run, Holiday Parade, and Annual
Recruitment for City Advisory Bodies.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Marx adjourned
the meeting at 9:12 p.m.
Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
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MINUTES
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 - 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,
December 10, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm
Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx.
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 J. Mejia, 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 Ashbaugh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard Margetson, President of People Helping People in Los Osos, announced the 8th
Annual Needs and Wishes Holiday fundraiser for the homeless on December 14, 2013.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Consent Calendar Items C1 thru C11.
C1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances
as appropriate.
C2. MINUTES OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to waive oral reading and approve the City Council
Minutes of November 5, 2013, as amended.
C3. MARKETING SERVICES FOR THE SAN LUIS OBISPO TOURISM BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the issuance of a Request for
Proposals for Marketing Services for the Tourism Business Improvement District,
Specification No. 91275.
C4. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ARTS
COUNCIL FOR USE OF 1123 MILL STREET OFFICE SPACE – RESOLUTION
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10480 (2013 Series)
entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo,
California, approving the terms for the lease of 1123 Mill Street with the San Luis
Obispo County Arts Council and authorizing the Mayor to execute the lease and
all necessary supporting documents.”
C5. ADDITION OF 1144 BUCHON STREET TO MASTER LIST OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES – RESOLUTION
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10481 (2013 Series)
entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo,
California, adding the property located at 1144 Buchon Street to the Master List
of Historic Resources, CHC 106-12.”
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C6. CONTRACT AWARD FOR TESTING AND TRAINING SERVICES ON
TYLER/ENERGOV SOFTWARE
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve, and authorize the City Manager to
execute, a contract with Software Solutions for testing and training services on
Tyler/EnerGov software in an amount not to exceed $43,950.
C7. FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 GRANT APPLICATION FOR OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize the Police Department to submit a grant application to the Office of
Traffic Safety for the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program (STEP) in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
2. If the grant is awarded, authorize the Chief of Police to execute all grant
related documents and authorize the appropriation of the grant amount.
C8. PARKING SERVICES DIVISION ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT –
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Following clarification, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals for consulting services for
an Organizational Assessment for the Parking Services Division, Specification
No. 91282.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in an amount up to
$45,000 to perform the organizational assessment.
C9. COUNCIL LIAISON SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS 2014
Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Council Liaison
Subcommittee assignments for calendar year 2014.
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C10. MONTEREY STREET WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to award a contract to Cannon for design services
for the Monterey Street Waterline Replacement, Specification No. 91284, in
the amount of $59,840.
2. Approve a Budget Amendment Request to transfer $59,840 from Water
Completed Projects to the design phase of the project.
3. Authorize staff to advertise for bids for the construction of the Monterey Street
Waterline Replacement, Specification No. 91298.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract if the lowest
responsible bid is within the Engineer’s Estimate of $336,026.
C11. SLO SKATE PARK PUBLIC ART DESIGN
Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to conceptually approve the
public art design “Concrete Jungle” for the City of San Luis Obispo (SLO) Skate
Park located at Santa Rosa Park.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
PH1. REISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS FOR 19-UNIT
SENIOR RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT AT 443 PACIFIC STREET (CARMEL
STREET APARTMENTS) – RESOLUTION
Community Development Director Johnson narrated a PowerPoint presentation
entitled “Conduit Reissuance Request - Carmel Street Apartments”.
Mayor Marx opened the Public Hearing.
Scott Smith, representing San Luis Obispo Housing Authority, expressed gratitude
to the City Council and urged approval.
There being no others desiring to speak on this item, the Public Hearing was
closed.
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MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10482 (2013 Series)
entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California,
approving the reissuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the Housing
Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo for the Carmel Street Apartments located at
433 Pacific Street.”
PH2. REISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE LOAN FOR 41-UNIT
SENIOR RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT AT 2005 JOHNSON AVENUE (DEL
RIO TERRACE APARTMENTS) – RESOLUTION
Council Member Carpenter recused himself, stating that he own property within
500’ of the subject property, and left the Chamber at 6:28 p.m.
Community Development Director Johnson narrated a PowerPoint presentation
entitled “Conduit Reissuance Request – Del Rio Terrace Apartments”.
Mayor Marx opened and closed the Public Hearing, there being no one desiring to
speak to this issue.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SMITH, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER ABSTAINING), to
adopt Resolution No. 10483 (2013 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the reissuance of a
multifamily housing revenue loan by the Housing Authority of the City of San Luis
Obispo for the Del Rio Terrace Apartments located at 2005 Johnson Avenue.”
BUSINESS ITEMS
B1. 2012-13 FISCAL YEAR ANNUAL REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
FEES AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS RELATED TO IMPACT FEE
BALANCES – RESOLUTION
Finance and Information Technology Director Padilla narrated a PowerPoint
presentation entitled “AB 1600 2012-13 Annual Report” and responded to
Council inquiries.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER SMITH, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Review the 2012-13 Fiscal Year Report on Development Impact Fees.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10484 (2013 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, accepting the 2012-13
Annual Report on Development Impact Fees and making certain findings
related thereto.”
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B2. UPDATE ON THE CITY’S FISCAL STATUS AND STATUS OF MAJOR CITY
GOALS
Finance and Information Technology Director Padilla and Assistant City Manager
Codron narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled “Update on the City’s Fiscal
Status and Status of Major City Goals” and responded to Council inquiries.
The following suggestions for use of excess reserve monies were raised by one
or more Councilmember(s) but do not necessarily reflect Council consensus:
Homeless Services Center
Homeless Shelter
Railroad Safety Trail
Extension of downtown sidewalk enhancements to Osos and Santa Rosa
Open space acquisition
PERS liability
Restoring cut Capital Improvement Projects
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority retrospective amount
infrastructure for economic development
Mission Plaza Master Plan
B3. GENERAL FUND FIVE YEAR FISCAL FORECAST: 2013-18
Finance and Information Technology Director Padilla narrated a PowerPoint
presentation entitled “General Fund 5 Year Fiscal Forecast 1st Semi-Annual
Update” and responded to Council inquiries.
By unanimous consensus, the Council received and filed the General Fund Five
Year Fiscal Forecast report.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Liaison reports were received from Council Members Smith, Ashbaugh, and Mayor Marx.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Marx adjourned
the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California
Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: xx/xx/14
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Page C2 -11 - Public Comments
Adam Stowe, General Manager of San Luis Obispo Blues, announced that the San Luis Blues
baseball team has been selected as -athe flagship program for the lea-gaeCalifornia Collegiate
League rind San Luis Obispo will host the inaugural league four -team playoff.
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