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Home My WebLink About12/06/2011..MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 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. PRESENTATION Vice Mayor Ashbaugh recused himself due to a conflict of interest and left the Council Chamber. Mr. Ashbaugh stated that his wife leases an office within 500 feet from the Downtown Transit Center. Pete Rodgers, Gordon Shaw, Elian Wilson, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments ( SLOCOG) presented a study on the Downtown Transit Center and responded to Council questions. Council Member Carter spoke of his concerns regarding the various alternatives and the lack of communication between SLOCOG and the City. Council Member Smith spoke in support of a transit center and stated that she would be interested in seeing the suggestions from the bus riders. Mayor Marx agreed with Council Member Smith and encouraged the public /private partnership. Public Comment Donald E. Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, suggested using the ground level of a parking garage as a transit center. Mr. Rodgers responded to Mr. Hedrick's suggestion. City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, December 6, 2011 APPOINTMENT Al. VICE MAYOR APPOINTMENT FOR 2012. City Clerk Cano presented the staff report. ACTION: Moved by Smith /Carter to appoint Dan Carpenter as Vice Mayor to serve a one -year term commencing upon appointment; motion carried 5:0. Mayor Marx thanked Council Member Ashbaugh for serving as Vice Mayor 2011 and presented him a gift. PUBLIC COMMENT Ron De Carli, San Luis Obispo County of Governments ( SLOCOG), announced the meeting time for the next SLOCOG meeting and mentioned upcoming State recommendations. James Duenow, San. Luis Obispo Save Our Downtown, requested Council develop a vision statement. The following speakers spoke about their concerns regarding the building heights in the downtown and suggested Council lower the building height limits: David Brodie, San Luis Obispo Dixie Cliff, San Luis Obispo Allan Cooper, San Luis Obispo Russ Brown, San Luis Obispo Linda Groover, San Luis Obispo Justin Shiu, San Luis Obispo Sandra Lakeman, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her concerns regarding the building height limits and urged the Council to protect the trees in the Downtown area. Ms. Lakeman also commended the Tree Committee. Eric Veium, Central Coast Ag Network, spoke about the need for local sustainable food sources. Mr. Veium also announced that the Central Coast Ag Network was awarded a $250,000 grant to assist with their efforts. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, December 6, 2011 spoke about CCAN's three main initiatives. Melissa Peters San Luis Obispo, Tobacco Control Program, commended the City's commitment to the tobacco retail license ordinance. Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the recruitment of the police chief and the proposed State sales tax increase. Jerry Rioux San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund, announced that a celebration will be held on February 24, 2012, recognizing the 10 anniversary of the Housing Trust Fund. Mr. Rioux distributed the 2010 Annual Report to Council and is now on file with the original agenda packet. Donald E. Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the building height limits in the downtown and homelessness. Edward Ruddell, San Luis Obispo, requested a vacant lot near his home be turned into a park. Charlotte Alexander ArtsObispo /SLO County Arts Council, informed the Council of ArtsObispo's interested in leasing a city owned property. City Manager Lichtig stated that the requested lease agreement will be agendized at the Mayor's request. CONSENT AGENDA By Consensus, Council pulled item C2 for further discussion. Public Comment: Carl Dudley, San Luis Obispo, commended management and staff for taking a reduction in compensation. Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the City's financial status and cautioned the Council of further budgetary cuts. Kevin Rice, San Luis Obispo, suggested Council postpone their decision on Item C2 until the other City bargaining units bring forth a compensation reduction resolution. C1. MINUTES. (CODRON /CANO) ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carpenter to waive oral reading and approve as amended; motion carried 5:0. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, December 6, 2011 C2. REDUCTION IN MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION. Council Member Smith stated her disappointment in the level.of reductions and her opposition to the staffs recommendation. Vice Mayor Carpenter spoke about his concerns regarding the level of concessions and how it may affect the other City bargaining groups. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Ashbaugh to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 10315 (2011 Series) reducing compensation for appointed officials, depart ment heads, and management employees resulting in an estimated $807,000 annually in savings during the term of the resolution, January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2013;2) Accept the City Manager's waiver of car allowance; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 10316 (2011 Series) ceasing to pay and report the value of the employer paid member contribution (EPMC) to California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 4) Authorize the Mayor to execute amended contracts of employment with the City Manager and the City Attorney reducing their compensation as specified in this report; motion carried 3:2 Carpenter /Smith opposed. C3. .CITY COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE EASEMENT. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Smith to authorize the Mayor to accept an easement from the owners of the Damon - Garcia Ranch for communications infrastructure, and in exchange grant a fee waiver for Subdivision Services valued at $2,949; motion carried 5:0. C4. TRENCH REPAIR, JOB ORDER CONTRACT, SPECIFICATION NO. 91092. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Smith to: 1) Approve plans and specifications for the Trench Repair, Job Order Contract, Specification No. 91092; and 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Manager to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder; motion carried 5:0. Council recessed at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened at 9:22 p.m. with all members present. PUBLIC HEARING 1. REVIEW-OF AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17: ZONING REGULATIONS AND REVIEW OF AMENDMENTS TO THE ACCESS AND PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN (CONTINUED FROM THE MEETING OF Community Development Director Johnson introduced this item, following which Senior Planner Dunsmore and Associate Planner Leveille, presented the agenda report and responded to questions. n 1 City Council Meeting" Page 5 Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Mayor Marx opened the public hearing.,.. There was no public comment. Mayor Marx closed the public hearing. Council discussion ensued during which they discussed the time that a church is allowed to be used as a relief homeless shelter, parking space requirements and trash receptacles. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Ashbaugh, as recommended by the Planning Commission, to: 1) Introduce by title only, Ordinance No. 1571 (2012 Series) to adopt the proposed amendments to Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) of the Municipal Code, including: Homeless Shelter changes: Council modified from one 30 day period in a year to no more than 31 days in any six month period: SECTION 20. Definition of "Homeless Shelter', Chapter 17.100.H. of the City of San Luis Obispo's Municipal Code is replaced and amended to read as follows: Homeless Shelter. A church, public building, or quasi - public facility that provides emergency or temporary shelter for more than thirty one (31) days in any six month period to homeless individuals and /or groups. These accommodations may include temporary lodging, meals, laundry facilities, bathing, counseling, and other basic support services. Downtown Parking changes: Council modified the distance in this section from 1250 feet to 500 feet. The director may, by approving an administrative use permit, allow some or all of the parking to be located on a site different from the use. Such off -site parking shall not be within a residential zone. It shall be within reasonable walking distance and no.greater. . than 500 feet of the use and shall not be separated from the use by any feature that . would make pedestrian access inconvenient or hazardous. The site on which the parking is located shall be owned, leased or otherwise controlled by the party controlling the use; and 2) Approve Resolution No. 10317 (2011 Series) amending the Access and Parking Management Plan to support downtown residential parking; motion carried 5:0. STUDY SESSION 2. 2011 -12 CITYWIDE WINTER WEATHER PREPARATION. Director of Public Works Walter introduced this item, following which City Engineer Lynch, Natural Resources Manager Havlik, and Wastewater Collections Supervisor Nance presented the agenda report and responded to questions. 1 City Council Meeting Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Page 6 Public Comments Donald E. Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the flooding at the Damon - Garcia Sports Field. ---end of public comments -- ACTION: Council received and filed a report on the City's 2011 -12 winter weather preparations. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS AND -COMM UNICATIONS Council Member Smith submitted a written report of the events and meetings that she had attended from November 16 through December 6. Council Member Ashbaugh reported on his attendance at the Community Action Partnership and Climate Action Program Workshop. Mayor Marx referenced a written report of the events and meetings that she attended. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Marx adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m. Elaina Cano, CIVIC City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 01/03/12 1