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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/03/2009, C1 - MINUTES NIttTING AGENDA DATE / 3 ITEM # C MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 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 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 Elaina Cano, Interim City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE STUDY SESSION 1. STRATEGIES TO REDUCE NEIGHBORHOOD NOISE AND PARTY DISTURBANCES, Police Chief Linden presented the staff report; following which she and Captain Ian Parkinson responded to questions. On behalf of President Warren Baker, Chip Visci, Cal Poly Administration, expressed his concern with the irresponsible behavior by some Cal Poly students and spoke in support of staffs report. Mr. Visci reiterated that Cal Poly unequivocally believes that there must be clear and significant consequences for misconduct off campus as well as on campus. In addition, the University Police department will continue to collaborate with the City's Police department and will continue to aggressively enforce the law in the adjacent neighborhoods. Mr. Visci responded to Council questions and concerns. The Council recessed at 9:08 p.m. and reconvened at 9:16 p.m. with all members present. Public Comment Grace.Dempsey, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her concerns regarding neighborhood disturbances. Lb CI -1 I, City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Meg Evans, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of holding property owners responsible for their tenants actions. However, Ms. Evans was not in favor of a curfew or expanding the enforcement area. Kelly Griggs, ASI President, stated that as the ASI President she will not be taking a position on this issue. Ms. Griggs spoke in favor of keeping a positive relationship with SLOPD and requested that Cal Poly students have an opportunity to participate in any changes that are proposed. Naoma Wright, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her concerns regarding Cal Poly's Week of Welcome (WOW). Sam Young, Cal Poly student, spoke in support of WOW. Mr. Young also discussed his concerns with staffs recommendation. The following community members spoke in support of staffs recommendation: Lamy Leal, San Luis Obispo. Ted Verais, San Luis Obispo. Eric Meyer, San Luis Obispo. Bill Killian, San Luis Obispo. John Sherry, San Luis Obispo. Karen Hale, San Luis Obispo. Frank Kassak, San Luis Obispo. Elisabett.Abrahams, San Luis Obispo. Brett Cross, Chair of Residents of Quality Neighborhoods. Paula Carr, San Luis Obispo. The following community members spoke in support of aftemative solutions pertaining to the issues addressed in the staff report: Beniamin Peters, San Luis Obispo. John Macy. Cal Poly student. Adam Forsythe, San Luis Obispo. David Kreitter, Cal Poly student. Joseph Abrahams, San Luis Obispo. Paul Brown, San Luis Obispo. Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo. Andy Nowak, Cal Poly student. Jesse Adamson, Cal Poly student, Kathy Nelson, San Luis Obispo. Closed Public Hearing / �1 City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Council discussion followed, during which staff responded to questions and Council Members commented on various components of the report and indicated their support of it. ACTION: By consensus Council agreed to: 1. Receive a report outlining various strategies to reduce the occurrences of neighborhood disturbances created by excessive noise and party activity. 2. Provide direction to staff regarding the following strategies and programs: a. Noise ordinance modifications and procedures. b. Unruly gathering ordinance. c. Nighttime curfew ordinance. d. Strategic use of Safety Enhancement Zone Ordinance. e. Residential rental property licensing options B, C and D. 3. Direct staff to return to Council beginning in late January 2010 with any recommended ordinances and procedural changes. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 11:30 p.m. Elaina Cano Interim City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 11/03/09 DID- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 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 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 Elaina Cano, Interim City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION OF NEW PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES, ANDREA MONTES, SUPERVISING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, AND RICH FERDOLAGE, PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER 11. PRESENTATIONS UPDATE ON SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY SOLAR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND EFFICIENCY PROJECTS, Supervisor Jim Patterson made a presentation about the County's solar renewable energy and efficiency projects. EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS. Human Resources Director Irons along with Mayor Romero and Citv.Manager Hampian presented awards to City staff for their years of service. PUBLIC COMMENT Eric Meyer. San Luis Obispo, referred to a memo submitted to the Council regarding a "donation park." Council directed staff to work with Mr. Meyer and requested that this item be placed on a future agenda. P ( j City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Curtis Reinhardt, San Luis Obispo, spoke about the Central Coast Railroad festivities that will be taking place over the next week. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION: Moved by Settle/Marx to approve the Consent Agenda as indicated below. C1. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1. 2009. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Marx to waive oral reading and approve as presented; motion carried 5:0. C2. AMENDMENT NUMBER 10 TO.PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH CENTER_ DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Marx to approve Amendment Number 10 to the Design Services Contract with RRM Design Group for the Public Safety Dispatch Center Design and Construction Project in the amount of$25,740 and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement; motion carried 5:0. C3. ORDINANCE PREZONING PROPERTY AT 11980 LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD TO RETAIL COMMERCIAL (C-R) AND CONSERVATION OPEN SPACE (C/OS-5) (GP/R 7-01). ACTION: Moved by Settle/Marx to adopt Ordinance No. 1534 (2009 Series); motion carried 5:0. C4. TICKET/PASS DISTRIBUTION POLICY. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Marx to adopt Resolution No. 10117 (2009 Series) approving a policy for distribution of tickets and passes to City officials; motion carried 5:0. C5. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY (ECOSLO). ACTION: Moved by Settle/Marx to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a two-year services agreement with the Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo County (ECOSLO), in the amount of$15,000 in each year, fora total of$30,000, retroactive to July 1, 2009; motion carried 5:0. C6. COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND OUTREACH SERVICES FOR THE WATER CONSERVATION AND STORMWATER POLLUTION. PREVENTION PROGRAMS— REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, October 6, 2009 ACTION: Moved by Settle/Marx to: 1. Approve the request for proposals (RFP)for Community Information and Outreach Services and authorize its issuance. 2. Authorize the City Manager to award a two-year contract for community information and outreach services for the water conservation and stormwater pollution prevention programs, with the option of two one-year extensions, if the selected proposal is within the approved budget; motion carried 5:0. C7. SURVEYING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH SUBDIVISION MAP CHECKING. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Marx to approve an agreement with San Luis Obispo County for land surveying services associated with subdivision map checking and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; motion carred 5:0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. APPEAL OF THE TREE.COMMITTEE'S DECISION TO ALLOW HOMEOWNER REMOVAL OF ONE PALM TREE AT 1408 JOHNSON. This item has been pulled following the applicants withdraw of her initial application for tree removal. 2. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDED PRIORITIES FOR THE 2010 COMMUNITY.DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND GRANTS-IN-AID (GIA) PROGRAMS. Community Development Director Mandeville introduced this item, following which Housing Programs Manager Codron presented the agenda report and responded to questions. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, requested clarification for those that are homeless to verify their residency. Housing Programs Manager Codron responded to Mr. Fowler's questions and concerns. Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Ashbaugh, as recommended by the Human Relations Commission, to approve Community Development.Block Grant and Grants-In-Aid funding priorities for 2010; motion carried 5:0. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, October 6, 2009 3. FIRE ENGINE/TRUCK IMPACT FEES. Finance & Information Technology Director Statler introduced this Rem, following which Finance Manager Malicoat presented the agenda report and responded to questions. Fire Chief Callahan responded Council questions and concerns. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, spoke in opposition of staffs recommendation. Ermina Karim, Chamber of Commerce, discussed the Chamber's concerns about accumulation and overlapping impact fees and how they are going to affect the City. Ms. Karim requested staff defer a decision from Council for a minimum of 60 days. Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the financing and maintenance of the proposed fire truck. Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. Council discussion ensued, during which the majority of Council members spoke in support of staffs recommendation. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh/Marx to adopt.Resolution No. 10118 (2009 Series) establishing fire enginettruck impact fees for new construction over fifty feet in height; motion carried 4:1 (Settle opposed). The Council recessed at 9:13 p.m. and reconvened at 9:25 p.m. with all members present. 4. 2009-2010 PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5307 GRANTS. Public Works Director Wafterintroduced this Rem, following which Transit Manager Webster presented the agenda report and responded to questions. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. Eugene Jud, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of staffs recommendation. Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Ashbaugh, as recommended by the Mass Transportation Committee, to approve the 2009-10 Federal Transit Administration Program of Projects as follows: 1. Conduct a public hearing on the 2009-10 Federal Transit C �/ City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Administration Program of Projects. 2. Appropriate $1,914,744 in approved Federal Transit Administration grant funding for the 2009-10 Program of Projects. 3. Adopt Resolution No. 10119 (2009 Series) authorizing the Public Works Director to file a grant application and execute a grant agreement with the Federal Transit Administration in the amount of$1,914,744; motion carried 5:0. BUSINESS ITEMS 5. FIRST QUARTER UPDATE ON THE CITY'S FISCAL STATUS. Finance Unformation Technology Director Statler presented the agenda report and responded to questions. Public Comments There was no public comment forthcoming. –end of public comments— ACTION: Council reviewed and discussed an update on the City's fiscal status based on interim 2008-09 year-end financial results and first quarter trends in 2009- 10. 6. 2009 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN REVIEW. Public Works Director Walter introduced this item, following which City Engineer Lynch presented the agenda report and responded to questions. Margot.Yapp, Nichols Consulting Engineers, responded to Council questions. Public Comments There was no public comment forthcoming. —end of public comments— ACTION: Moved by Settle/Marx to: 1. Receive a report from Margot Yapp of Nichols Consulting Engineers on its peer review of the City's pavement Management Plan. 2. Adjust the priorities and goals established in the original Pavement Management Plan to reflect higher priorities for arterial streets and increase the amount of visual confirmation of arterial street condition, where concerns are the greatest; motion carried 5`0. 7. TREE APPEAL FEE WAIVER REQUEST. City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, October 6, 2009 City Attorney Lowell presented the agenda report and responded to Council questions. Public Comments Craig Steffens,Appealant, discussed his reasons for requesting the Tree Appeal fee. —end of public comments— ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh/Marx to approve a fee waiverfor the appeal of the Tree Committee's approval of a tree removal application for 546 Higuera, space number 12, and direct staff to draft a City appeal fee waiver policy for use in evaluating future fee waiver requests; motion carred 5:0. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Council Member Marx reported on her attendance at the Integrated Waste Management.Authority on September 9"', the League of California Cities Conference on September 16-18, the ACPD on September 23rd, and SCLC on September 24th. Vice Mayor Settle reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities, Airport Land Use Committee, and PAC facilities meetings. Council Member Ashbaugh reported on his attendance at the Historic Resources Survey meeting, CAPSLO, and the 2e Anniversary of the Botanical Gardens. Council Member Carter reported on his attendance at the Citizens Advisory Committee. Mayor Romero reported on his attendance at the Mayor's meeting, League of Cities, Nacimiento Project Commission, Business Visitation, League of California Cities, PAC Facilities meeting. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Romero discussed the memo submitted by Utilities Director Mattingly regarding Quagga Mussels.. Mayor Romero discussed a memo that pertained to the Council Compensation Committee. By consensus, Council directed staff to return with an agenda report requesting a deferral of this process for 2010. Mayor Romero discussed a meeting he and City Manager Hampian will attend with officials from Union Pacific Railroad to discuss acquiring the right-of-way needed for the remainder of the Railroad Safety Trail. 4 \t City Council Meeting _ J Page 7 Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Vice Mayor Settle stated his interest in reestablishing the City Clerk position as a Department Head. Council Member Marx concurred. In response to Vice Mayor Settle, Assistant City Manager Stanwvck discussed the recruitment process thus far. In addition, City Manager Hampian requested that the current pilot restructuring program" continue to move forward. Mr. Hampian explained that this will allow Council to reexamine the program after two years. Council Member Carter concurred. Mayor Romero said that he is willing to reconsider the City Clerk's position back to a Department Head in the future; however, he would like to continue with the pilot program that was agreed to. Council Member Ashbaugh acknowledged the City Clerk's budgetary savings. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 11:22 pm. Elaina Cano Interim City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 11/03/09 U