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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
COUNCIL AGENDA ADDENDUM
ADDED CLOSED SESSION ITEM:
6:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber
990 Palm Street
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Dave Romero
ROLL CALL: Council Members Paul Brown, Andrew Carter, Allen K.
Settle, Vice Mayor Christine Mulholland,
Mayor Dave Romero
CLOSED SESSION Council Hearing Room
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9
City of San Luis Obispo v. Wayne A. Hanson, et al., San Luis Obispo County
Superior Court Case No.CV 050169
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber
990 Palm Street
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Dave Romero
ROLL CALL: Council Members Paul Brown, Andrew Carter, Allen K.
Settle, Vice Mayor Christine Mulholland,
Mayor Dave Romero
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
REPORT ON. SCOUTING IN THE COMMUNITY BY THE LOS PADRES_ AREA
COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. (LEWIS - 10 MINUTES)
REPORT BY THE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT ON ITS PROCESS FOR
UPDATING THE COUNTY'S CONSERVATION_ ELEMENT OF ITS GENERAL-PLAN.
(JAMES CARUSO - SENIOR PLANNER AND CHUCK STEVENSON - LONG RANGE
PLANNING.DIVISION MANAGER — 15 MINUTES)
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, youmay address the Council on items that are not on the agenda or items on the
Consent 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 asked to follow up on such items.
Staff reports and other written documentation relating to each item referred to on this agenda are on file in the City Clerk's
Office in Room 1 of City Hall.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: You may address the Council on any item described in this agenda by
completing a speaker slip and giving it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. The Mayor will invite public comments
before the Council takes action on each item. (Gov. Code Sec. 54954.3(a)) Your speaking time is limited to three (3)
minutes. (CC&P Sec.1.3.7)
CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: The Mayor will announce each item and thereafter, the
hearing will be conducted as follows:
1. City staff will present the staff report and recommendation on the proposal being heard and respond to questions
from Council.
2. The Mayor will open the public hearing by first asking the project applicant/appellant(or his/her representative)to
present any points necessary for the Council,as well as the public,to fully understand the proposal.
3. The Mayor will then ask other interested persons to come to the podium to present testimony either in support of
or in opposition to the proposal.
4. Finally, the Mayor will invite the applicantlappellant (or his/her representative) back to the podium to respond to
the public testimony, if appropriate. The Mayor will then close the public hearing and limit further discussion to
the Council and staff prior to the Council taking avote.
RULES FOR PRESENTING TESTIMONY AT A PUBLIC HEARING: City Council meetings often involve highly emotional
issues. It is important that all participants conduct themselves with courtesy, dignity and respect. All persons who wish to
present testimony are asked to observe the"following rules:
1. Speakers are asked to submit speaker slips to the City Clerk.
2. If you have filled out a Speaker Slip,the Mayor will call you to the podium.
3. Speakers shall address the Council from the podium after giving his/her name and city of residence. Speakers
shall direct their comments to the Council, not the audience.
4. Speakers shall limit comments to three minutes. The Mayor, after all others have spoken, may allow additional
brief comments from speakers who have already commented on the same agenda.item.
5. If testifying as paid representatives, as defined in the Municipal Code speakers shall register as a Municipal
Advocate and shall preface their comments by identifying themselves as Municipal Advocates (§2.64.020 &
§2.64.050&§2.64.070).
6. Applicants,appellants or applicant representatives desiring to speak shall:
a. Submit speaker slips to the City Clerk (available on a plastic rack at the entrance to the Council
Chamber).
b. Shall be permitted to speak first during the public comment portion of the public hearing for not more
than ten minutes.
c. Address the Council from the podium after giving their name and address, and/or the name and
address of the applicantlappellant they are representing. If the applicant/appellant's representative is a
paid Municipal Advocate,they shall comply with Number 5 above.
7. If you challenge an issue in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at
this public hearing as described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the City before or during the
public hearing.
CORRESPONDENCE TO COUNCIL: Written comments on agenda items are encouraged and are most effective if
presented at least one day prior to the meeting. Note: Correspondence to Council received after 5:00 p.m. on the day of
the Council meeting regarding agenda items may not be distributed until the following day.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is approved on one motion. Council Members may pull consent items to be
considered after Business items. The public may comment on any item on the Consent Calendar.
C1. MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 2007. (HOOPER)
RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented.
C2. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE OFFICIAL PLACARDS THAT
ENABLE THE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL TO LEGALLY RESTRICT
OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS_ AFTER A DISASTER OCCURS.
(MANDEVILLE/GIRVIN)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 1502 (2007 Series) adding new Chapter
15.48 (Safety Assessment Placards) to Chapter 15 (Building and Construction) of the
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code.
C3. SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR STATE TRANSIT
ASSISTANCE (STA) DISCRETIONARY FUNDS. (WALTER/BOCHUM)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Mass Transportation Committee
(MTC), adopt a resolution which submits applications for 2006-07 STA Grants to fund:
1) Evening Service Extension — Pilot Program. 2) Bus Rapid Transit — Demonstration
Program.
C4. SAN LUIS OBISPO SWIM CENTER CHILDREN'S/THERAPY POOL PUBLIC
ART. (WALTER/LAWRENCE)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Public Art Jury, the Parks and
Recreation Commission and the Architectural Review Committee, approve the public
art piece entitled "Roots and Wings" for the San Luis Obispo Swim Center
Children's/Therapy Pool.
C5. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. (IRONS)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution establishing a compensation philosophy for
the City of San Luis Obispo.
C6. IMPLEMENTATION .ACTIONS: COLLECTION OF THE CITY'S LOCAL
OPTION SALES TAX. (STATLER)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the following implementation actions for the collection
and administration of the Yz -cent local option sales tax approved by the voters on
November 7, 2006: 1) Adopt a resolution approving agreements with the State Board
of Equalization (SBOE) for the collection of the '/z -cent local option sales tax and
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authorizing execution by the Mayor. 2) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City's sales
tax advisor (Hinderliter del-lamas) to receive transaction data from the SBOE in
providing the same revenue management services to the City for the local option sales
tax as our"regular" sales tax revenues.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS REGARDING DOWNTOWN
BUILDING HEIGHT AND RELATED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION;
DOWNTOWN CORE (GPA/ER 50-06). (MANDEVILLE/CODRON - 2 HOURS)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, adopt a
resolution amending the General Plan to clarify existing policies and provide for a
moderate increase to downtown building height and intensity limits, and approving a
Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact for the project.
2. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP PROPOSAL FOR A.FIVE.LOT SUBDIVISION WITH
EXCEPTIONS TO LOT DEPTH. STANDARDS (2710 AUGUSTA STREET,
TRIER 104-06). (MANDEVILLE/HILL - 30 MINUTES)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, adopt a
resolution approving a tentative tract map and Negative Declaration of environmental
impact for a five-lot subdivision with exceptions to lot depth standards, located at 2710
Augusta Street (TR/ER 104-06).
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 1.5 minutes)
At this time, any Council Member or the City Administrative Officer 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)
ADJOURN.
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ADVISORY BODIES
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION(ARC)
The ARC generally meets the first and third Monday of each month. The meetings are held in City Hall in the
Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm St. and begin at 5:00 p.m. Call 781-7170 to confirm times and dates.
BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE(BAC)
The Bicycle Advisory Committee meets quarterly in March,June, September, and December. Call 781-7178 to
confirm exact dates and times.
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month. The meetings generally begin at 7:00 p.m.
and are held at City Hall in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street. Call 781-7103 to confirm times and dates.
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE(CHC)
The CHC meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the Month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City
Hall, 990 Palm St. Call 781-7170 to confirm dates and times.
DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Downtown Association Board usually meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 a.m. in the Council
Hearing Room located at City Hall, 990 Palm St. Call 541-0286 to confirm the date and time..
HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Housing Authority meets the third Thursday of the month at noon in the Housing Authority offices located at
487 Leff St. Call 543-4478 to confirm dates and times
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC)
The Human Relations Commission usually meets the first Wednesday of the month at City Hall in the Council
Hearing Room, 990 Palm St. beginning at 5:00 p.m. Call 781-7251 to confirm dates and times.
JACK HOUSE COMMITTEE
The Jack House Committee meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Parks& Recreation Department,
1341 Nipomo Street, at 5:30 p.m. Call 781-7305 to confirm the dates and times.
JOINT USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE(JUC)
The Joint Use Committee meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at noon at the Ludwick Community Center
located at 864 Santa Rosa Street. Call 781-7300 to confirm dates and times.
MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE(MTC)
The Mass Transportation Committee meetings are held on call, generally on a quarterly basis. Call 781-7121 to
confirm exact dates and times.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION(P&R)
The Parks and Recreation Commission typically meets the first Wednesday of the month in the Council Chamber,
City Hall, located at 990 Palm St.and begin at 7:00 p.m. Call 781-7300 to confirm dates and times.
PLANNING COMMISSION(PC)
The Planning Commission meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, City Hall, 990 Palm Street. Call 781-7170 to confirm dates and times.
PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE(PCC)
The Promotional Coordinating Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the
Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm St. Call 781-7123 to confirm the times and places.
TREE COMMITTEE
Tree Committee meets at 5:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at the City's Corporation Yard located at
25 Prado Road. Call 781-7220 to confirm dates and times.
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Office of the City Clerk
Mem®
TO: Mayor Romero and Council Members
From: Audrey Hooper, City Clerk
Via: Ken Hampian,CAO
CC: Jonathan Lowell, City Attorney
Date: February 5, 2007
Re: Make-Up Interviews-Advisory Body Recruitment
As you know, the City Clerk's staff is in the process of scheduling interviews with advisory body
applicants. We have begun to encounter circumstances where existing advisory body members
as well as new applicants are not available for the interviews.
An example of this circumstance is the Bicycle Advisory Committee(BAC). Timothy Gilliam, a
current member, has a commitment which he is unable to reschedule, as does a new applicant,
Vickie Backman. Currently there are two vacancies on the BAC. We have received six
applications(including Timothy Gillham,who is reapplying). This means that if Timothy and
Vickie are not interviewed,there are still four applicants for the BAC.
At its November 14,2006, City Council meeting, Council made a motion included direction that
make-up interviews will only be conducted when there are not enough candidates to fill the
positions at the appointed interview time. A copy of the minutes containing Council's motion is
attached.
If Council wants to reconsider this matter, you should bring it up for discussion under written
communication.
Without further direction staff will not schedule make-up interviews.
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Memo
To: Mayor Romero and Council Members
From: Audrey Hooper, City Clerk
Via: Ken Hampian, CAO
CC: Jonathan Lowell, City Attorney
Date: February 5, 2007 .
Re: Make-Up Interviews-Advisory Body Recruitment
As you know, the City Clerk's staff is in the process of scheduling interviews with advisory body
applicants. We have begun to encounter circumstances where existing advisory body members
as well as new applicants are not available for the interviews.
An example of this circumstance is the Bicycle Advisory Committee(BAC). Timothy Gilliam,a
current member, has a commitment which he is unable to reschedule,as does a new applicant,
Vickie Backman. Currently there are two vacancies on the BAC. We have received six
applications(including Timothy Gillham,who is reapplying). This means that if Timothy and
Vickie are not interviewed,there are still four applicants for the BAC.
At its November 14,2006,City Council meeting, Council made a motion included direction that
make-up interviews will only be conducted when there ate not enough candidates to fill the
positions at the appointed interview time. A copy of the minutes containing Council's motion is
attached.
If Council wants to reconsider this matter,you should bring it up for discussion under written
communication.
Without further direction staff will not schedule make-up interviews.
Attachment: Excerpt from November 14,2006,City Council Meeting Minutes
City Council Meeting -- Page 8
Tuesday, November 14,2006-5:00 p.m.
BUSINESS ITEMS
7. ADVISORY BODY RECRUITMENT, INTERVIEW,AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS.
City Clerk Hooper presented the staff report and responded to questions.
Public Comments
No comments were forthcoming.
—end of public comments--
During the ensuing discussion,Council Member Ewan discussed the need to expand the
City's public relations efforts. He suggested that advisory bodies'accomplishments should
be promoted,and that there should be consistency in the format of advertisements and use of
the City logo. He further suggested that the public relations efforts should be extended
beyond the advisory body process.
Council Member Mulholland expressed her hope that funding would be restored to the City
Clerk's budget for additional display ads related to Council meetings.
City Clerk Hooper clarified that the recommendation to eliminate make-up interviews does not
preclude Council subcommittees from conducting telephone interviews if the necessity
arises.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Settle to modify the City Advisory Body
appointment process to improve outreach and simplify the process,as follows: a.
Review and improve an expanded outreach program. b. Include Friday mornings as
possible interview times. c. Conduct make-up interviews only when there are not
enough candidates to fill the positions at the appointed interview time. d. Utilize
one Council Agenda Report for all appointments made during the annual
recruitment period except for the Downtown Association; motion carried 5:0.
ACTION: Council directed staff to, in consultant with Advisory Body Chairs,to: a)
Pursue the feasibility of reducing the number of members serving on individual
advisory bodies. b) Investigate removing term limits. c) Investigate the feasibility of
appointing non-residents as ex-officio members to the Jack House Committee;
motion carried 5:0.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Council.Member Mulholland reported on her attendance at the November 8'"Integrated Waste
Management Authority Board Meeting.
Vice Mayor Settle referred to the activities of the Revenue Taxation Committee for the League
of California Cities.
Mayor Romero reported on the October 26"'Nacimiento Commission meeting,and the
November 8'SLO Council of Governments and SLO Regional Transportation Authority
meetings. (His reports are on file in the City Clerk's office.)
COMMUNICATIONS