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City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo
Amended Agenda*
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
6:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chamber
990 Palm Street
*This Amended Agenda reordered Agenda Items PH2 and B1
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Jan Marx
ROLL CALL: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Dan Carpenter, Kathy Smith,
Vice Mayor Carlyn Christianson, and Mayor Jan Marx
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Smith
APPOINTMENTS
A1. APPOINTMENT TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (MEJIA/
GOODWIN – 5 MINUTES)
As Recommended by the Council Subcommittee
Confirm the appointment of Maria Dolores Troy to the Human Relations Commission to
complete an unexpired term through March 31, 2016.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (not to exceed 15
minutes total)
The Council welcomes your input. You may address the Council by completing a speaker slip
and giving it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. At this time, you may address the Council
on items that are not on the agenda. Time limit is three minutes. State law does not allow the
Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda, except that members of the
Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons
exercising their public testimony rights (Gov. Code Sec. 54954.2). Staff may be asked to
follow up on such items.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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.
C1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(MEJIA)
Recommendation
Waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
C2. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF MAY 20, 2014 (MEJIA)
Recommendation
Approve the Minutes of the City Council meeting of May 20, 2014.
C3. 2014-15 EVENT PROMOTION GRANTS-IN-AID FUNDING (CODRON/CANO)
As Recommended by the Promotional Coordinating Committee
1. Tentatively approve $90,000 from the 2014-15 Community Promotions budget for
Grants-in-Aid funding to the recommended non-profit organizations, contingent on
Council adoption of the 2013-15 Financial Plan Supplement and 2014-15 Budget.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the grant agreements with the applicants.
C4. 2014-15 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION GRANTS-IN-AID FUNDING
(IRONS/ZOCHER)
As Recommended by the Human Relations Commission
1. Tentatively approve the 2014-15 Grants-in-Aid allocations in the amount of $133,900
contingent on Council adoption of the 2013-15 Financial Plan Supplement and 2014-
15 Budget.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with each grant recipient.
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C5. COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
REGARDING CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FEDERAL PROGRAM FOR
FISCAL YEARS 2015-2017 – RESOLUTION (JOHNSON/COREY)
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo, California, approving a Cooperation Agreement between the City and County of
San Luis Obispo to recognize joint participation in the Urban County Grant Program for
Fiscal Years 2015-2017.”
C6. AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE WITH MADONNA PROPERTIES
(MATTINGLY/HIX)
Recommendation
Approve an agreement and general release with Madonna Properties in the amount of
$509,337.80 providing for the decommissioning of the City’s Madonna Sewer Lift
Station; relieving the City of all future operations and maintenance obligations related to
the station; and waiving potential claims against the City related to the location and
operation of the station.
C7. APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTMENTS OF
ALTERNATES FOR CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE
AUTHORITY (CJPIA) (IRONS/ZOCHER)
Recommendation
1. Appoint the Mayor to represent the City of San Luis Obispo on the Board of
Directors for the CJPIA.
2. Appoint the Vice Mayor, City Manager, Director of Finance and Information
Technology, Director of Human Resources and Human Resources Manager as
alternate representatives to the Board of Directors for the CJPIA.
3. Delegate authority to the Mayor for future appointments to CJPIA Board of Directors.
C8. 2012-13 CENTRAL SERVICE COST ALLOCATION PLANS (PADILLA)
Recommendation
Approve the 2012-13 Central Service Cost Allocation Plans dated May 2014.
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C9. APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR 2014-15 - RESOLUTION (PADILLA/WARNER)
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo, California, adopting the appropriations limit for 2014-15.”
C10. GARTNER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - AGREEMENT EXTENSION
(PADILLA/SCHMIDT)
Recommendation
1. Approve the extension of an agreement with Gartner Inc. in the amount of $25,600
for Information Technology advisor professional services.
2. Authorize the Finance & Information Technmology Director to sign the agreement to
be funded from the 2014-15 Network Services budget.
3. Authorize the Finance & Information Technology Director to extend the Gartner
agreement for the following two years pending approval of the Network Services
budget with adequate funding for each consecutive year.
C11. MODIFICATION TO COMPENSATION FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS JOHN
ASHBAUGH AND DAN CARPENTER FOR CURRENT TERM OF OFFICE -
RESOLUTIONS (MEJIA)
Recommendation
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo, California, modifying the compensation of Council Member John Ashbaugh
to $12,000, effective June 19, 2014, through the remainder of his terms of office.”
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo, California, modifying the compensation of Council Member Dan Carpenter
to $12,000, effective January 1, 2014, through the remainder of his terms of office.”
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PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS
PH1. APPEAL OF TREE COMMITTEE DECISION TO DENY A TREE REMOVAL
APPLICATION AT 902 PEACH STREET - RESOLUTION (GRIGSBY/COMBS –
40 MINUTES)
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo, California, denying an appeal to the Tree Committee decision to deny a tree
removal request at 902 Peach Street.”
*B1. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PHILOSOPHY, 2014 BENCHMARK STUDY,
AND DISCUSSION OF TOOLS TO IMPROVE TRANSPARENCY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY OF CITY EXPENDITURES (LICHTIG/CODRON/IRONS/
HERMANN – 30 MINUTES)
Recommendation
1. Review and discuss a draft Financial Responsibility Philosophy, and provide staff
with direction regarding changes and additional outreach needed before a resolution
is returned to the City Council for adoption.
2. Receive and file the 2014 City of San Luis Obispo Benchmark Study titled,
“Measuring Our Performance.”
3. Provide direction to staff to obtain public input regarding access to City data and
performance measurements to increase transparency and accountability of City
operations.
*PH2. ADOPTION OF THE 2013-15 FINANCIAL PLAN SUPPLEMENT AND 2014-15
BUDGET - RESOLUTION (LICHTIG/PADILLA – 120 MINUTES)
Recommendation
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo, California, approving the 2013-15 Financial Plan Supplement and adopting
the 2014-15 Budget and the carryover of certain unspent appropriations along with
recommended changes to the 2013-14 Budgets of various funds.”
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo, California, approving the amendment of the Financial Management Manual
to reflect a policy concerning the reallocation of development fees.”
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COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS (not to exceed 15 minutes)
Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. Time limit—3 minutes.
COMMUNICATIONS (not to exceed 15 minutes)
At this time, any Council Member or the City Manager may ask a question for clarification,
make an announcement, or report briefly on his or her activities. In addition, subject to Council
Policies and Procedures, they may provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual
information, request staff to report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting concerning any
matter, or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. (Gov. Code
Sec. 54954.2)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to a Joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting to be held on Tuesday, July
1, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the draft Environmental Impact Report for the Land Use and
Circulation Element. The Regular Meeting will commence at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California.
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