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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/07/2009, C 1 - MINUTES MEETI1 ' AGENDA DATE ITEM # C I MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO THURSDAY, JUNE 49 2009 - 4:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Andrew Carter, Jan Howell Marx, Vice Mayor Allen K. Settle and Mayor Dave Romero City Staff Present: Ken Hampian, City Manager, Jonathan Lowell, City Attorney, Shelly Stanwyck,Assistant City Manager, and Audrey Hooper, City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORKSHOP PRELIMINARY 2009-11 FINANCIAL.PLAN. Overview of Key Budget Issues, Strategies and Fiscal Outlook City Manager Hampian provided an overview of the general issues and themes that would be discussed during the meeting. Financial Plan Overview, including Fiscal Policies and Council Goals and Key Assumptions regarding General Fund Revenues Finance and Information Technology Director Statler provided an overview of the Preliminary Financial Plan. Public comments were received following the presentations by the City Manager and Finance and Information Technology Director, as well as following department presentations. Mike Multari, San Luis Obispo, cautioned Council to continue to be conservative when approving the Financial Plan as there may be other outside impacts on the budget beyond what the State may take away from cities. Sandra Rowley, Residents of Quality Neighborhoods (RQN), San Luis Obispo, concurred with Mr. Multari. She expressed RQN's hope that neighborhood patrols could be implemented and that ways to deal with noise problems in the City could be addressed. AF T c1 - 1 City Council Meeting " Page 2 Thursday, June 4, 2009 General Fund Operating Programs Finance & IT Director Statler made some introductory comments on the operating programs and how they are organized. Staff then provided highlights of their respective operating programs, including significant operating program changes being requested, and responded to Council's questions. If Council consensus related to an operating program was unanimous, discussion has not been included in the minutes. If it was not or Council provided direction that differs from staffs recommendation, the minutes so note. General Government (Report presented by Assistant City Manager Stanwyck.) Vice Mayor Allen and Council Member Marx spoke in opposition to the pilot restructuring program that would eliminate the City Clerk Department Head position for the next two years. Their concerns related, in part, to the level of expertise and technical knowledge the City Clerk's position requires, the need for the Clerk's office to operate independently within the organization, and potential recruitment issues in the future. Mayor Romero concurred with the concerns expressed, but stated that because the proposed restructuring is for a two-year pilot program and not a permanent elimination of the Department Head position at this time, he would support the staff recommendation. Council Member Ashbaugh shared the concerns expressed, but in light of the current budget situation, supported the staff recommendation. Council Member Carter stated that he would support the recommendation. The restructuring pilot program was conceptually approved by a majority of the Council. City Attorney (Report presented by City Attorney Lowell.) Mayor Romero called for public comments on the City Attorney's operating program. No public comments were forthcoming. Human Resources (Report presented by Human Resources Director Irons.) Mayor Romero called for public comments on the Human Resources operating programs. No public comments were forthcoming. Finance and Information Technology (Report presented by Finance and Information Technology Director Statler) Mayor Romero called for public comments on the Finance and Information Technology City operating programs. No public comments were forthcoming. ®RAF F CI -a City Council Meeting Page 3 Thursday, June 4, 2009 Public Works (Report presented by Public Works Director Walter.) In response to questions regarding the City's Geographic Information System (GIS), Council concurred that staff should hold a study session in the fall to see a demonstration of how this system works. Mayor Romero called for public comments on the Public Works operating programs. No public comments were forthcoming. Council recessed from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. and the meeting reconvened with all members present. Police Protection (Report presented by Police Chief Linden) Mayor Romero called for public comments on the Police Safety operating programs. Sandra Rowley, San Luis Obispo, discussed her concerns regarding noise issues and expressed her hope that a greater number of those people responsible for disturbances are cited in the future. Council discussion followed, during which a majority of the Council concurred with the following direction: Neighborhood Police Patrols. A study session will be scheduled in September with the Police Department. At that time Council will preview and provide direction on a comprehensive program identifying strategies for addressing noise violations and proposed new efforts for enforcement. Following that study session, Police staff will consult with stakeholders and return to Council with a formal recommendation in November 2009. Staff was directed to add this to the budget as a program objective. Police Staffing Reductions. Rather than eliminate four police officer positions from the Patrol division, three officers from Patrol and one officer from the Traffic division will be eliminated. Impact of State Budget on Early Prisoner Release. Because Council was concerned about the impact of the-State budget and a possible early release of prisoners, a program objective will be added to the budget for a report back to Council on the impact this would have on the policing needs of the community. Council Member Ashbaugh objected to delaying implementing the neighborhood services program. Fire Safety (Report presented by Battalion Chief Dave Podhorskv) N TA C.I - � f City Council Meeting - Page 4 Thursday, June 4, 2009 Mayor Romero called for public comments on the Fire Safety operating programs. No public comments were forthcoming. Transportation (Report presented by Public Works Director Walter) Mayor Romero called for public comments on the Transportation operating programs. Adam Fukushima, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition, spoke in support of the Bicycle Transportation Programs Assistant position. Recreation Programs (excluding Golf) (Report presented by Parks and Recreation Director Kiser) Mayor Romero called for public comments on the Recreation operating programs. No public comments were forthcoming. Council recessed from 9:00 to 9:10 p.m. and the meeting reconvened with all members present. Park Maintenance Programs (Report presented by Public Works Director Walter) Mayor Romero called for public comments on the Park Maintenance operating programs. No public comments were forthcoming. Cultural Activities (Report presented by Assistant City ManagerStanwyck) Mayor Romero called for public comments on the Cultural Activities operating program. Alissa Maddren, Program Director for Arts Obispo, thanked Council for funding and advocated for retaining the Promotional Coordinating Committee grants for public art. Human Relations (Report presented by Human Resources Director Irons) Mayor Romero called for public comments on the Human Relations Maintenance operating programs. No public comments were forthcoming. Community Development (Report presented by Community Development Director Mandeville) Mayor Romero called for public comments on the Community Development operating programs. No public comments were forthcoming. Engineering (Development Review/CIP Project Engineering) (Report presented by Public Works Director Walter) ®RAF CT-Y 1 City Council Meeting Page 5 . Thursday, June 4, 2009 Mayor Romero called for public comments on the Engineering operating programs. No public comments were forthcoming. Natural Resources Protection and Economic Health (Reports presented by Assistant City Manager Stanwyck) Mayor Romero called for public comments on the Natural Resources Protection and Economic Health operating programs. No public comments were forthcoming. ACTION: Council provided specific direction as indicated previously. Where no direction was given, Council concurred with staffs recommendations. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Elaina.Cano Interim City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 07/07/09 ®� Fa MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Andrew Carter, Jan Howell Manx, Vice Mayor Allen K. Settle and Mayor Dave Romero City Staff Present: Ken Hampian, City Manager, Jonathan Lowell, City Attorney, Shelly Stanwyck, Assistant City Manager, and Audrey Hooper, City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. WORKSHOP PRELIMINARY 2009-11 FINANCIAL PLAN. 1. Continued review of General Fund operating programs, if needed. Because Council completed its deliberations on the General Fund operating programs on June 4, there was no discussion on this item. 2. General Fund Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects (and other non- enterprise fund projects). Finance & Information Technology Director Statler provided an overview of the presentation and format that would be followed for the review of General Fund CIP and other non-enterprise fund projects. Reports were presented as indicated below. If Council consensus related to the projects was unanimous, discussion has not been included in the minutes. If it was not or Council provided direction that differs from staffs recommendation, the minutes so note. General Fund CIP Projects Deferred Projects At the request of Mayor Romero, Public Works Director Walter reported on the following deferred projects and responded to questions. DRAT i C[- (=� �I City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Mid-Higuera Widening. Staff reminded Council that the Traffic Congestion Relief major City goal was previously modified to include a report back to Council in the Fall of 2009 regarding the costs and benefits of a landscaped median in this area. (Note: Because of the goals of reporting back to Council on the more time sensitive issues of the Laguna Lake dredging, the Pavement Management Plan, and the South Street median landscaping, and the significant analysis that will be required to prepare this report, staff subsequently recommended that evaluation of the mid-Higuera landscaped median would be deferred to the Spring of 2010.) South Street Median Landscaping. Staff will report back to Council in the Fall of 2009 with low-cost, interim landscaping options. This will be added to the budget as a program objective. Laguna Lake Dredging. City Engineer Lynch explained that the results of the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration should be ready for Council consideration by November 2009. This will be added to the budget as a program objective. At the request of Mayor Romero, the following projects which were deferred beyond 2009-13 were also discussed. Traffic Signal LED Fixture Replacements. No additional direction was given on this project. Fire Ladder Truck— Engine Replacement. Discussion was held on this project later in the meeting. City Hall Steps Replacement. No additional direction was given on this project. Current CIP Projects Finance and Information Technology Director Statler discussed the status of current CIP projects. Mayor Romero called for general public comments at this time. Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo Property Owners Association, voice a number of concerns regarding the City's budget, as well as its Financial Plan process and objected to the increase in fees. Leslie Halls, San Luis Obispo, clarified comments made by Mr. Barasch and questioned why the City is advertising for fire fighter positions when there is a hiring freeze in place. Council Member Carter and City Manager Hampian corrected some of the misinformation stated by Mr. Barasch and responded to Ms. Halls' inquiry regarding the hiring freeze. DRAT at --4- i 1 City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Dan Lemburg, owner of the Village Market Place, requested that reimbursement for oversizing transportation facilities not be spread out over a four-year period and asked that the funding be included in the current budget. Council concurred that the reimbursement requested by Mr. Lemburg should be accelerated to reflect payment of $28,700 in 2009-10 and $86,100 in 2010-11. Review of Individual Projects Public Safety: Police Protection. Finance and IT Director Statler presented the report. He and Police Chief Linden responded to questions. Mayor Romero called for public comments at this time. None were forthcoming. Public Safety. Fire and Environmental Safety. Finance and IT Director Statler presented the report. He and Fire Chief Callahan responded to questions. Mayor Romero called for public comments at this time. None were forthcoming. Vice Mayor Settle opposed the purchase of the "Quint" fire engine/truck ("ladder truck") until the next budget cycle since doing so would not jeopardize the safety of the City. Council recessed from 9:12 to 9:22 p.m. and the meeting reconvened with all members present. Transportation: Pavement Maintenance. Public Works Director Walter presented report. He, Finance and IT Director Statler, and City Engineer Lynch responded to questions. Mayor Romero called for public comments at this time. None were forthcoming. Council directed staff to accelerate the Monterey Street paving project to 2010-111 instead of 2011-12. This reflects staff's estimate of the time needed to design the project and coordinate with the affected businesses and other stakeholders. The funding reduces the general street reconstruction and resurfacing project. There will be no net change in overall funding, but the CIP will better reflect Council priorities. Along with the CIP budget changes, this will also result in changes in the Major City Goal work program for Infrastructure Maintenance. Council directed staff to return to the.Council in the Fall of 2009 with an independent, third party assessment of the underlying principles and strategies of the Pavement Management Plan that in turn determine paving priorities. This will be added to the ®R a F a Cl -8 i City Council Meeting - Page 4 Tuesday, June 9, 2009 budget as a program objective. The action plan tasks for the "Preservation of Essential Services and Fiscal Health" Major City Goal will be modified to show this earlier due date. Transportation: Street Improvements. Public Works Director Walter presented the report. Mayor Romero called for public comments at this time. None were forthcoming. Transportation: Traffic Signals & Street Lights Public Works Director Walter presented the report. Mayor Romero called for public comments at this time. None were forthcoming. Vice Mayor Settle opposed the downtown pedestrian lighting project. Transportation: Pedestrian & Bicycle Paths Public Works Director Walter presented the report Assistant City Manager Stanwyck and City Manager Hampian responded to questions regarding the directional sign program. Mayor Romero called for public comments at this time. Adam Fukushima, Bicycle Coalition, spoke in support of bikeway improvements. Transportation: Creek & Flood Protection Public Works Director Walter presented the report. He, City Engineer Lynch and Finance and Information Technology Director Statler responded to questions. Mayor Romero stated for the record that the Andrews Street Creek Bypass should proceed as soon as possible. Mayor Romero called for public comments at this time. None were forthcoming. Leisure, Cultural & Social Service: Recreation Programs Finance and Information.Technology Director Statler and Parks and Recreation Director Kiser responded to questions. Mayor Romero called for public comments at this time. None were forthcoming. DRAT o c1 'q City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, June 9, 2009 A majority of the Council expressed a concern with the slope landscaping and ADA access improvements identified as Phase 6 on page 3-300 of Appendix B of the 2009- 11 Preliminary Financial Plan. However, staff clarified that this was provided as background information only on the improvement phasing in the Sinsheimer Park Master Plan, which was adopted by Council in 1997. Only Phase 7 of the plan (i.e., the maintenance building) is reflected in years three and four (2011-12 and 2012-13) of the CIP. Leisure, Cultural & Social Services: Parks & Landscape Public Works Director Walter presented the report. Mayor Romero called for public comments at this time. None were forthcoming. .Leisure, Cultural & Social Services: Swim Center Public Works Director Walter presented the report. He and Public Works Administrative Services Manager Smith responded to questions. Mayor Romero called for public comments at this time. None were forthcoming. Leisure, Cultural & Social Services: Cultural Services Public Works Director Walter presented the report. Mayor Romero called for public comments at this time. None were forthcoming. Community Development: Natural Resource Protection Finance and Information Technology Director Statler presented the report. Mayor Romero called for public comments at this time. None were forthcoming. Community Development- Housing Finance and Information Technology Director Statler presented the report. Mayor Romero called for public comments at this time. None were forthcoming. Community Development: Engineering Finance and Information Technology Director Statler presented the report. Mayor Romero called for public comments at this time. None were forthcoming. General Government: Information Technology Ci- 10 City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Finance and Information Technology Director Statler presented the report. Mayor Romero called for public comments at this time. None were forthcoming. General Government. GIS Public Works Director Walter presented the report. Mayor Romero called for public comments at this time. None were forthcoming. General Government: Buildings Public Works Director Walter presented the report. Mayor Romero called for public comments at this time. None were forthcoming. General Government: C1P Reserves Finance and Information Technology Director Statler presented the report. Mayor Romero called for public comments at this time. None were forthcoming. 3. Follow-up direction from the Council for subsequent workshops and hearings. No follow-up direction was given. ACTION: Council provided specific direction as indicated previously. Where no direction was given, Council concurred with staffs recommendations. There being no further business to come before the City Council,.Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 11:13 p.m. Elaina Cano Interim City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 07/07//09 umAFT G - l/ MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2009 - 4:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Andrew Carter, Jan Howell Marx, Vice Mayor Allen K. Settle and Mayor Dave Romero City Staff Present: Ken Hampian, City Manager, Jonathan Lowell, City Attorney, and Audrey Hooper, City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. PUBLIC HEARINGS Finance and IT Director Statler discussed the process that would be followed during this meeting and provided an overview of the enterprise funds. 1. LAGUNA LAKE GOLF COURSE FUND RATE REVIEW. Parks and Recreation Director Kiser presented the agenda report. She, Recreation Manager Fitzgerald and Golf Course Supervisor Bunty responded to questions. Vice Mayor Settle stated for the record that reclaimed and well water is being used at the golf course. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. The following people spoke in support of the golf course operations and expressed concern regarding raising the rates. Dan Hinz Ruth Starr Butch Breeden Joan Scholz (Ms. Scholz's written statement is on file in the City Clerk's office.) June Minikel Patty Roberts Harriet Torry Joe Johnson Mary Parker D o Ci - r 9L City Council Meeting Page 2 Thursday, June 11, 2009 Elizabeth Brier Barbara Gillespie Gary.Fowler Carolyn Smith Willie Long Patrick Munroe Richard Van Humbeck. Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. Discussion followed during which staff explained why it would not be feasible to add the golf course to the General Fund as a program. Council Member Marx stated that she would reluctantly support the staff recommendation, but would like to see a cap on the General Fund contribution and would like to see more fund-raising efforts on the parts of.the golfers. Vice Mayor Settle opposed the staff recommendation because he did not believe this is the appropriate time to raise fees that will impact the seniors or youth of this community. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh/Marx to, as recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission: 1. Adopt a resolution implementing improved cost recovery by increasing green fees by $2.00 per round in 2009-10 and by $1.00 per round in 2010=11; and authorizing the Golf Course Supervisor to increase the cost of food and merchandise items by 10% and rental charges by $1.00 per use in 2009-10. 2. Conceptually approve the Golf Fund budget for 2009-11, with final action on June 16, 2009, with adoption of the 2009-11 Financial Plan; motion carried 4:1 (Settle opposed). ACTION: Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to direct staff to return by the Spring of 2010 with an evaluation of the revenue "best practices" identified in the rate review along with the possibility of selling beer and wine via a concessionaire and formation of a formal volunteer fund-raising group; motion carried 4:1 (Settle opposed). 2. PARKING ENTERPRISE FUND REVIEW 2009. Director of Public Works Walter introduced this item, following which Parking Services Manager Horch presented the agenda report. He and Deputy Director of Public Works Bochum responded to questions. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. No comments were forthcoming and Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued during which staff responded to questions which Council discussed the proposed meter rates, as well as the possibility of charging,for parking on Sundays. D [A �:.� r a C, 13 City Council Meeting Page 3 Thursday, June 11, 2009 It was moved by Council Member-Carter to increase the core meter rates to $1.25 commencing on July 1, maintain the perimeter parking meter and parking structure rates at $.75 an hour, raise the overtime meter rate to $30, and direct staff to bring back a discussion regarding additional meter rate changes, including street meters and possible rates for Sunday parking. Council Member Ashbaugh seconded the motion for discussion. Following discussion regarding the need for additional information about the impacts of Council Member's Carter's motion, this motion was withdrawn and the following motions were acted on. ACTION: Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to increase the core meter rates from $1.00 to $1.25 per hour; retain the current rate of$.75 an hour for perimeter parking meters in the 10-hour zone and in the parking structure; and accelerate the planned over-time meter violation to $30 (which includes the parking surcharge); motion carried 3:2 (Marx/Settle opposed). Vice Mayor Settle opposed raising the rates as a result of the current economic climate. Council Member Marx stated for the record that she had not received enough information regarding the impacts of the motion to support it. ACTION: Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to direct staff to explore greater hourly differentials in core meter rates and charging for parking on Sundays; carried 4:1 (Settle opposed). ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ashbaugh to conceptually approve the Parking Enterprise Fund budget of 2009-11, with final action to be taken on June 16, 2009, with the adoption of the 2009-11 Financial Plan;.carried 4:1 (Settle opposed). ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION At this time-City Attorney Lowell announced that it would be necessary to call a Closed Session to meet on an item not on the Agenda. The first item of business in the Closed Session would be to make a determination as to whether a need existed to take immediate action on a matter that was brought to the City's attention after the agenda was posted. If there was a two-thirds vote by the Council making that determination, then Council in Closed Session would hold a conference regarding real property negotiations concerning 3591 Sacramento Drive, unit 53. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM Mayor Romero called for public comments. None were forthcoming Council adjourned to a Closed Session in the Council Hearing Room at 6:34 p.m. SRA`F T c 1 ��`/ I City Council Meeting '-' Page 4 Thursday, June 11, 2009 CLOSED SESSION 1. DETERMINATIONS OF NEED FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION Pursuant to Government Code § 54954.2 ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh/Carter to determine, pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, that a need arose after the agenda was posted to hold a Closed Session conference with the City's real property negotiator concerning property located at 3591 Sacramento Drive, Unit 53; motion carried 4:0:1 (Settle abstained). 2. CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 PROPERTY: 3591 Sacramento Drive , Unit 53 NEGOTIATING PARTIES: City of San Luis Obispo: Michael Codron, Jonathan Lowell Landowner: J. Douglas NEGOTIATIONS: Possible acquisition of property, terms and price; direction for resale of property The Closed Session adioumed and the public hearings reconvened at 7:02 p.m. All Council Members were present. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Lowell reported that Council determined, on motion by Ashbaugh/Carter that, pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, a need arose after the agenda was posted to hold a Closed Session conference with the City's real property negotiator concerning property located at 3591 Sacramento Drive, Unit 53; motion carried 4:0:1 (Settle abstained). The conference was then held regarding negotiations for real property located at 3591 Sacramento Drive, unit 53. Council provided specific direction to its real property negotiators. Implementation of Council's direction will involve some later Council action and be listed on future meeting agendas. There was no further reportable action. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. TRANSIT ENTERPRISE FUND REVIEW 2009. Director of Public Works Walter introduced this item, following which Transit Manager Webster, and Deputy Director of Public Works Bochum presented the agenda report. They responded to questions. In response to Vice Mayor Settle's request for the record, Transit Manager Webster confirmed that the City's multi-year agreement with Cal Poly was for five years and does o Cj -is City Council Meeting Page 5 Thursday, June 11,2009 not contain a clause for reopening it during that period of time if the City's costs increase. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. No comments were forthcoming and Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Marx to: 1. Conceptually approve the Transit Fund budget for 2009-11, with final action on June 16, 2009, with the adoption of the 2009-11 Financial Plan. 2. Approve the 2008-09 Program of Projects as amended by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments on April 8, 2009. 3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and approve a one year contract extension with First Transit, Inc. to perform operations and maintenance for FY 2009-10; motion carried 5:0. 4. 2009 WATER FUND REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF WATER RATES FOR 2009- Utilities Director Mattingly, Water Division Manager Henderson, and Senior Administrative Analyst Bishop presented the agenda report and responded to questions. City Clerk Hooper reported that with the two protests that were received at the commencement of this public hearing, a total of 160 written protests had been received. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. The following people spoke in opposition to increasing the rates:. Terry Mohan, San Luis Obispo (Mr. Mohan also submitted a protest letter at this hearing.) Diana Schmiett, San Luis Obispo (Ms. Schmiett also submited a protest letter at this hearing.) Sandra Lakeman, San Luis Obispo Kathleen Ruiz, San Luis Obispo Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. Council Members spoke on the history of the City's water, the.Nacimiento water project, and the need for the increase and staff responded to questions. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh/Marx to: 1. Adopt a resolution increasing water service charges by twelve percent (12%), effective July 1, 2009, and eleven percent (11%) effective July 1, 2010, provided there is not a majority protest against such increases. 3. Conceptually approve the Water Fund budget for 2009-11, with final action on June 16, 2009, with adoption of the 2009-11 Financial Plan; motion carried 5:0. LAM a Cl -1� City Council Meeting Page 6 Thursday, June 11, 2009 5. 2009 SEWER FUND REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF SEWER RATES FOR 2009- 11. Utilities Director Mattingly, Wastewater Division Manager Hix, and Senior Administrative Analyst Bishop presented the agenda report. They and Finance and Information Technology Directory Statler responded to questions. In response to Vice Mayor Settle for the Record, Wastewater Division Manager Hix explained that the City is considering reasonably priced alternatives to generating its own electricity and photovoltaics is being studied for that purpose. City Clerk Hooper reported that all of the protests against an increase in water rates also included sewer rates. Including the two protests received at the commencement of this public hearing on water rates, a total of 160 written protests had been received. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. No comments were forthcoming and Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Carter to: 1. Adopt a resolution increasing sewer service charges by 9.3% effective July 1, 2009, and nine percent (9%) effective July 1, 2010, provided there is not a majority protest against such increases. 2. Conceptually approve the Sewer Fund budget for 2009-11, with final action on June 16, 2009, with adoption of the 2009-11 Financial Plan; motion carried 5:0. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 10:03 p.m. Elaina Cano Interim City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 07/07/09 DRAT n Ci -61-