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Home My WebLink About03-04-2025 City Council Minutes 1 Council Minutes March 4, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Council Members Present: Council Member Mike Boswell, Council Member Emily Francis, Council Member Jan Marx, Vice Mayor Michelle Shoresman, Mayor Erica A. Stewart City Staff Present: City Manager Whitney McDonald, Christine Dietrick, City Attorney, Teresa Purrington, City Clerk _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on March 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Mayor Stewart. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Francis led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. PRESENTATIONS 3.a WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH PROCLAMATION Mayor Stewart presented a proclamation declaring March as "Women's History Month" to Kim Gravell, Chair of DEI Committee, Ann Havlik Co- Chair and Ed Carera 1st Vice President on behalf of The League of Women Voters. 3.b MIDWEEKEND VACATION CAPITAL OF THE WORLD PROCLAMATION Mayor Stewart presented a proclamation declaring San Luis Obispo as the "MidWeekend Vacation Capital of the World" to Clint Pearce, Vice Chair, on behalf of the Tourism Business Improvement District Board. 3.c CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Whitney McDonald provided a report on upcoming projects. 2 4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Public Comment: Cameron Shingler --End of Public Comment-- 5. CONSENT AGENDA Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment-- Motion By Council Member Francis Second By Council Member Boswell To approve Consent Calendar Items 5a to 5f. Ayes (5): Council Member Boswell, Council Member Francis, Council Member Marx, Vice Mayor Shoresman, and Mayor Stewart CARRIED (5 to 0) 5.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate. 5.b MINUTES REVIEW - FEBRUARY 11, 2025 AND FEBRUARY 18, 2025 COUNCIL MINUTES Approve the following minutes of the City Council: • February 11, 2025 - Closed Session Meeting • February 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting 5.c AUTHORIZE AMENDMENTS TO ENCAMPMENT RESOLUTION FUND SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WELCOME HOME VILLAGE PROJECT AND EXECUTION OF A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY FOR A SEWER MAIN EXTENSION 1. Authorize staff to amend the Encampment Resolution Fund Subrecipient Agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo for implementation of the Welcome Home Village Project; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Reimbursement Agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo for the City’s construction of the Bishop Street sewer main extension (Sierra Way Sewer Replacement Project, Specification No. 2000539 3 Additive Alternate A) to serve the Welcome Home Village Project, not to exceed $357,000; and 3. Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate up to $71,400 from the Capital Projects Reserve LRM Fund to the Sierra Way Sewer Replacement Project, Specification No. 2000539, in support of Contract Change Orders associated with the Sierra Way Sewer Replacement Project, Specification No. 2000539, Additive Alternate A; and 4. Authorize the City Engineer to approve Contract Change Orders associated with the Sierra Way Sewer Replacement Project, Specification No. 2000539, Additive Alternate A up to the available project budget, including subsequently approved budget approved by the Finance Director up to $428,400; and 5. Find the actions exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 5.d AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE THE GROUNDWATER WELL DRILLING PROJECT, SPEC. 2091506, AND ADOPTION OF THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION CHARACTERIZATION PROJECT 1. Approve the project plans and special provisions for the Groundwater Well Drilling Project, Specification Number 2091506; and 2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to award the Construction Contract pursuant to Section 3.24.190 of the Municipal Code if the lowest responsive and responsible bid is within the available budget for the Groundwater Well Drilling Project; and 4. Authorize the City Engineer to approve Contract Change Orders up to the available project budget; and 5. Adopt Resolution No. 11545 (2025 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, recommending adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Groundwater Contamination Characterization Project”; and 6. Authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendments for the project, not to exceed a cumulative total of $7,750,429. 4 5.e APPROVE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON- CALL COMMUNICATION SUPPORT SERVICES Approve the release of a Request for Qualifications to establish a new list of prequalified on-call consultants to support public information and communications efforts for up to five years and authorize the City Manager authority to execute on-call agreements with selected consultants. 5.f 2025 SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE, ADOPTION AND RECERTIFICATION 1. Adopt Resolution No 11546 (2025 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, adopting the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan Update,” approving the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Management Plan; and 2. Authorize the City’s Director of Utilities, or designee, to recertify the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Management Plan with the State Water Resources Control Board. 6. PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS 6.a REVIEW AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE THE WATERMAN VILLAGE PROJECT AT 466 DANA STREET (ARCH-0329-2022, EID-0637-2022) Council Members Francis, Marx, Boswell, Vice Mayor Shoresman, and Mayor Stewart noted their Ex Parte Communications regarding the project. Housing Policy and Program Manager Teresa McClish and Housing Coordinator David Amini provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions. Public Comments: Steve Barasch, Appellant Ty Green, Applicant's Representative Anne Wyatt, Applicant Aaron Posternack Elaine Simer Lea Brooks Carolyn Huddleston Janine Rands Sally Akin Leslie Halls Amy-Lynne Hilderbrand Bill Holcomb Saro Rizzo, Appellant’s Representative Kara Castro Jill Bolster-White John Ashbaugh Erik Berg-Johansen Ashley Gastineau Stew Jenkins ---End of Public Comment--- 2 Motion By Council Member Boswell Second By Vice Mayor Shoresman Adopt Resolution No. 11547 (2025 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, denying an Appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision approving the Waterman Village Project (ARCH-0329-2022, EID-0637-2022).” Ayes (5): Council Member Boswell, Council Member Francis, Council Member Marx, Vice Mayor Shoresman, and Mayor Stewart CARRIED (5 to 0) 6.b INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16 (SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING REGULATIONS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADDRESSING STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATES ON ACCESSORY AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS Housing Policy & Programs Manager Teresa McClish and Housing Coordinator David Amini provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions. Public Comments: Emily Ewer ---End of Public Comment--- Motion By Council Member Boswell Second By Vice Mayor Shoresman As recommended by the Planning Commission, introduce Ordinance No. 1743 (2025 Series) entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving an update to the City’s Subdivision Regulations (Title 16) and Zoning Regulations (Title 17) to implement State Legislative Updates on Accessory and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and Urban Lot Splits; and an Update to the City’s Zoning Regulations (Title 17) to Provide Clarifications to Regulations for Affordable Housing Projects with an Exemption from Environmental Review (CEQA).” with the following change to SECTION 5, Section 16.15.020.B.1: 1. A minor urban lot split shall not be located on any site identified in subparagraphs (B) to (K), inclusive, of paragraph (6) of subdivision (a) of California Government Code Section 65913.4, 3 unless the development satisfies the requirements specified therein. Such sites include, but are not limited to, prime farmland, wetlands, high or very high fire hazard severity zones, special flood hazard areas, regulatory floodways, and lands identified for conservation or habitat preservation as specifically defined in Government Code Section 65913.4. Ayes (5): Council Member Boswell, Council Member Francis, Council Member Marx, Vice Mayor Shoresman, and Mayor Stewart CARRIED (5 to 0) 6.c CITY WORKFORCE VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT, AND RETENTION TRENDS (AB 2561) Human Resources Director Nickole Domini, and Human Resources Manager Jeff Andrews provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions. Public Comments: None ---End of Public Comment--- Motion By Council Member Francis Second By Council Member Marx 1. Adopt Resolution No. 11548 (2025 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, adopting ‘Policies and Procedures for the Public Hearing under AB 2561’”; and 2. Receive and file the City of San Luis Obispo Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Trends presentation. Ayes (5): Council Member Boswell, Council Member Francis, Council Member Marx, Vice Mayor Shoresman, and Mayor Stewart CARRIED (5 to 0) 6.d AUTHORIZE PG&E AGREEMENT, ADOPT GOVERNMENT CODE 4217 FINDINGS, AND ISSUE WORK ORDER TO ADVANCE MUNICIPAL FACILITY ENERGY SYSTEM RETROFITS Deputy City Manager Greg Hermann and Sustainability and Natural Resources Analyst Lucia Pohlman provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions. 4 Public Comments: None ---End of Public Comment--- Motion By Council Member Francis Second By Council Member Marx 1. Adopt Resolution No. 11549 (2025 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, making findings on energy savings and authorizing a Services Agreement with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company pursuant to California Government Code Section 4217” and thereby approve the use of a design-build procurement method consistent with Government Code Section 4217; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Services Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to provide turnkey services for energy conservation assessments of City facilities and installation of energy conservation measures; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Work Order for an Investment Grade Audit for the Municipal Facility Energy System Retrofit Project. Ayes (5): Council Member Boswell, Council Member Francis, Council Member Marx, Vice Mayor Shoresman, and Mayor Stewart CARRIED (5 to 0) 7. LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Stewart • SLO Council of Governments - meeting scheduled for March 5th at 8:30 AM • CA Men’s Colony Advisory Committee - attended her first meeting at the Men's Colony • Performing Arts Center Commission - continuing to look at their budget • SLO Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) - meeting scheduled for March 5th at 9:00 AM • Assisted with the San Luis Ranch affordable housing lottery 5 • City Attorney Christine Dietrick and Mayor Stewart attended the League of California Cities Board Meeting in Rancho Cucamonga, which was paid for in part by the League and the city. Vice Mayor Shoresman • Attended the Visit SLO Partners Reception and a reception for a delegation from the City of Santa Cruz, who were touring the city. Council Member Boswell • Airport Land Use - met regarding the amendment to the Airport Area Specific Plan, which was approved by the Commission. Council Member Francis • Nacimiento Water Project - attended the meeting, however, they did not have quorum, so the meeting was rescheduled to Thursday, March 13th. • Also attended the Visit SLO Partners Reception and a reception for a delegation from the City of Santa Cruz, who were touring the city. Council Member Marx • Air Pollution Control District (APCD) - in the process of interviewing candidates for Executive Director position. • Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) - seeking to hire a new Executive Director and have fully moved into their new building on North Chorro. • County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) - attending a meeting on March 5th and will receive an update on State Water. • Attended the Investment Oversight Committee for Council Member Francis, who had a conflict due to the Nacimiento Water Project meeting. • Announced that Central Coast Community Energy will have an open house at their new office in San Luis Obispo on March 19 th. 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 03/18/2025