Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/04/2011MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Dan Carpenter, Andrew Carter and Kathy Smith, Vice Mayor John Ashbaugh, and Mayor Jan Marx City Staff Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Christine Dietrick, City Attorney, Michael Codron, Assistant City Manager, and Elaina Cano, City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Marx presented a proclamation to Morgen Marshall, Program Manager of Rideshare, naming October as Rideshare Month. Mayor Marx presented a proclamation to Mary Illingworth in honor of her humanitarian work. Janice Fong, Director of Grants & Programs of SLO Community Foundation and David Ruiz presented Ms. Illingworth with the "Isabel P. Ruiz Humanitarian Award" and a check for $1,000. Mayor Marx announced the continuation of Public Hearing Item 3 to the October 18th Council meeting. BUSINESS ITEM 6 By consensus, Council agreed to bifurcate Business Item 6 and participate in the Brown Act training provided by Attorney Molly Thurmond. Ms. Thurmond responded to Council questions. PUBLIC COMMENT Ben Fine, San Luis Obispo, spoke about a recent article in the Tribune regarding public perception. Michael Gunther, San Luis Obispo, Chamber of Commerce Chair of the Board of Directors introduced Courtney Kienow, Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs. City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Donald E. Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, spoke about the Brown Act. Will Powers, San Luis Obispo spoke about his concerns regarding wealthy corporations and the recent agreement between the City and Chevron Corporation. Kevin Rice, San Luis Obispo, spoke about the City's trash can regulations. Kathy Smith and Jan Marx, San Luis Obispo, spoke about the upcoming 100 year anniversary of Women's Right to Vote. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- - -- CONSENT AGENDA Vice Mayor Ashbaugh requested to pull Item C7 for further discussion. City Manager Lichtig stated that staff will also pull Item C5. Public Comment: Item C5 Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the cost of the proposed parking structure. Kevin Rice, San Luis Obispo, spoke in opposition of charging for parking on Sunday and the cost of replacing signs in the proposed area. Mr. Rice requested the project be deferred. Item C7 Dan Caldon, San Luis Obispo, requested a denial of the final map approval for the Lawrence Drive project and spoke in opposition to staffs recommendation. Shawn McNabb, San Luis Obispo, spoke in opposition of staffs recommendation and requested a denial of the approval of the final map. Marshall Ochilski, Project Representative, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the staff's recommendation. Lenny Grant, Arroyo Grande, Principle Architect for RRM, spoke in support of staffs recommendation. Bill Isaman, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the staffs recommendation. Item C3 Jerry Rioux, Affordable Housing Trust Fund, spoke in support of staffs recommendation. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, October 4, 2011 C1, MINUTES. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Smith to waive oral reading and approve as presented; motion carried 5:0. C2. REMOVAL OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING D OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3591 SACI ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Smith to adopt Resolution No. 10302 (2011 Series) to authorize the removal of an affordable housing deed restriction for City -owned property located at 3591 Sacramento Drive, #53; motion carried 5:0. C3. AFFORDABLE HOUSING AWARD FOR THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY HOUSING TRUST FUND. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Smith to adopt Resolution No. 10303 (2011 Series) approving an Affordable Housing Fund award in the amount of $30,000 for the San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund; motion carried 5:0. C4. _ GIFT OF JACK HOUSE PAPERS TO "PRESERVATION AND PUBLICATIOI ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Smith, as recommended by the Jack House Committee and the Parks and Recreation Commission, to authorize the transfer of ownership of the Jack House papers currently on file at the Cal Poly Kennedy Library at Cal Poly State University; motion carried 5:0. C5. DOWNTOWN PARKING SIGN REPLACEMENTS. Public Works Director Walter and Parking Services Manager Horch provided Council additional information regarding the differences in cost from the prior estimate and the current staff recommendation and responded to Council questions and concerns. Council discussion ensued during which they discussed the scope and cost of the project, available staffing resources, Sunday parking fees, proposed Palm - Nipomo parking garage and communication between staff and Council. Council Member Carpenter spoke about his concerns regarding the increased cost for the sign replacements and requested to defer the project until additional resources were available. Council Member Smith spoke about her concerns for the increased costs and requested to defer the Sunday parking fees. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to: 1) Approve a new Capital Improvement Project (CIP) for replacement of downtown parking enforcement signs; 2) Approve the transfer of $102,500 from the Parking Fund completed projects account to the new City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, October 4, 2011 parking enforcement signs replacement project; 3) Approve the plans and specifications for the Downtown Parking Sign Replacement Project, Specification No. 91139; and 4) Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Manager to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid for the Downtown Parking Sign Replacement Project is within the Engineer's Estimate of $82,000; motion carried 3:2, Carpenter /Smith opposed. C6. TRANSIT VEHICLE PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT WITH ROCHESTER - GENESEE REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY, ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Smith to: 1) Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute an agreement with Rochester - Genesee Regional Transit Authority for the purchase of one 40 -foot Low Floor diesel transit coach from Gillig Corporation; and 2) Authorize the Finance Director to award Purchase Orders for vehicle acquisition if costs are within the budgeted amounts; motion carried 5:0. C7. IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 2990 (FORMERLY TRACT 2723), 300 Vice Mayor Ashbaugh suggested modifications to Resolution No. 10305. Natural Resources Manager Havlik responded to Mr. Ashbaugh's questions and concerns. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Smith to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 10304 (2011 Series) approving the Final Map for Tract 2990 (formerly Tract 2723), 300 Lawrence, authorizing the Community Development Director to approve Parcel Map SLO AL 08- 0008, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Subdivision Agreement and Private Biological Open Space Easement Agreement on behalf of the City; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 10305 (2011 , Series) accepting the public improvements and certifying completion of the required private subdivision improvements for Tract 2990 (formerly Tract 2723), 300 Lawrence, with direction to amend the subdivision agreement Exhibit 1 to include five toyon trees by December 31, 2011; motion carried 5:0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONSIDERATION OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION'S Acting Community Development Director Murry introduced this item, following which Housing Programs Manager Corey presented the agenda report. Mayor Marx opened the public hearing. Pearl Munak, Transitional Food and Shelter, expressed her appreciation for CDBG funds received. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Laura Mohaier, Executive Director, Alliance for Pharmacutical Access, expressed her appreciation for the GIA funds received. Mayor Marx closed the public hearing. ACTION: Moved by Smith /Carpenter, as recommended by the Human Relations Commission, to approve Community Development Block Grant and Grants -In -Aid funding priorities for 2012; motion carried 5:0. 2. LOS OSOS VALLEY ROADWS 101 INTERCHANGE PROJECT UPDATE AND FINAL COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT PROJECT REPORT. Director of Public Works Walter introduced this item, following which Deputy Director of Public Works Bochum presented the agenda report and responded to Council questions. Mayor Marx opened the public hearing. Sarah Flickinger, San Luis Obispo, President of the Los Verdes Park Homeowner Association, spoke about her concerns regarding the project, safety and environmental impacts, noise and air pollution and outreach to residents. Ms. Flickinger spoke in favor of bypass option two mentioned in a prior report. Clint Pearce, Madonna Enterprises, spoke in support of staff's recommendation. Courtney Kienow, Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of staffs recommendation. Mr. Goo requested additional time to speak on behalf of other speakers. By consensus, Council, denied his request. Darrell Goo, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of a project that is beneficial to residents of Los Verdes Park as well as the community. Mr. Goo also spoke about his concerns regarding staffs recommendation and outreach to residents and provided Council a written statement. Linda Goo, San Luis Obispo, submitted a speaker card but did not speak. Linda Mendoza, San Luis Obispo, submitted a speaker card but did not speak. Len Kawamoto, San Luis Obispo, submitted a speaker card but did not speak. John Polk, submitted a speaker card but did not speak. Vicente Del Rio, San Luis Obispo, requested that the Council not endorse the Environmental Impact Report and stated his concerns regarding the project. City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Mayor Marx closed the public hearing. Council discussion ensued during which they discussed issues pertaining to: noise, access points, bypass and interchange, design and traffic management and continued communication between staff and residents. ACTION: Moved by Carpenter /Ashbaugh to: 1.) Receive a report regarding the Caltrans approved Final Environmental Document and Project Report and for the Los Osos Valley Road (LOVR) Interchange Project; 2) Endorse Caltrans' approval of the Project Report and Environmental document; and 3) Direct staff to continue to work with residents in the Los Verdes Park I and II to address local concerns regarding the Project and consider incorporation of design and traffic features, consistent with Caltrans environmental and project approvals, into the final project design; motion carried 5:0. 3. UPDATE TO SEWER USE ORDINANCE AND INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGE LIMITS. This item was continued to the October 18, 2011, Council meeting and therefore not heard at this meeting. 4. APPROVE A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH CONOCOPHILLI_PS PIPELINE COMPANY FOR PROPRIETARY PIPELINES LOCATED WITHIN CITY RIGHTS -OF -WAY. Assistant City Manager Codron introduced this item and presented the agenda report and responded to Council questions. Mayor Marx opened the public hearing. There was no public comment. Mayor Marx closed the public hearing. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Ashbaugh to introduce Ordinance No. 1569 (2011 Series) to approve a franchise agreement with ConocoPhillips for proprietary pipelines located in the City rights -of -way; motion carried 5:0. BUSINESS ITEMS 5. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE TOURISM BUSINESS I Principal Administrative Analyst Elke and Chair for the Tourism Business Improvement District. Board Tim Billing presented the agenda report and responded to Council questions. C 1 City Council Meeting`'`' Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Public Comments There was no public comment. - - -end of public comments - -- Page 7 ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Smith to: 1) Receive and approve the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Board's annual report; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 10306 (2011 Series), a resolution of intention, to levy and collect assessments within the TBID area in fiscal year 2011 -12 at the same rate as in fiscal year 2010 -11; motion carried 5:0. 6. CITY COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL. City Manager Lichtig and City Attorney Dietrick presented the agenda report and responded to Council questions. Public:Comments Kevin Rice, San Luis Obispo, suggested having additional technology and equipment available to the public while in the Council Chamber. ---end of public comments— Council discussion ensued during which they discussed changes in technology, Advisory Body recruitment, and the Red File process. Due to the lateness of the hour, Council voted to continue this item to a Special Meeting for further discussion and direction. ACTION Moved by Carter /Smith to continue this item to a Special Council Meeting; motion carried 3:2, Carpenter /Ashbaugh opposed. None. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Marx Vice Mayor Ashbaugh and Council Members Carter and Smith individually disclosed their attendance at the League of California Cities Conference at the City's expense, held in San Francisco on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Marx adjourned the meeting at 11:55 p.m. City Council Meeting Page 8 Tuesday, October 4, 2011 . Elaina Cano, CMC City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 11/01/11 1 1