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SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Special Meeting — 3:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting — 6:00 p.m.
Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, California
CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx.
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Council Members Dan Carpenter, Kathy Smith, Vice Mayor Carlyn
Christianson, and Mayor Jan Manx
' Council Member
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Christine Dietrick, City Attorney,
Michael Codron, Assistant City Manager, and Anthony Mejia, City
Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented
reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dietrick requested a Closed Session to discuss the item listed on
the Closed Session agenda.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Existing Litigation - Pursuant to
Government Code § 54956.9
Tesco Controls, Inc., a California corporation v. Raminha Construction, Inc.,
a California corporation; David Raminha, individually; City of San Luis
Obispo Public Works Division, and does 1 through 50, inclusive San Luis
Obispo Superior Court Case No. 14CV 0043
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
City Attorney Dietrick called for public comment. There was no one present
desiring to speak and the Council recessed to the Closed Session.
MEETING RECESSED AND RECONVENED
The City Council recessed to Closed Session and reconvened at 4:00 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers, with all members present.
STUDY SESSION
SS1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION:
INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING ANALYSIS: STUDY SESSION NO.3
Assistant City Manager Codron, Economic Development Manager
Johnson, and Walter Kieser, Economic and Planning Systems, narrated a
PowerPoint presentation entitled "Infrastructure Financing Analysis Study
Session 3° and responded to Council inquires.
Victor Montgomery, San Luis Obispo, suggested that the City explore the
relationship between impact fees and total fees for a project.
Dominic Tartalia, representing The Downtown Association, spoke on the t
conditions of sidewalks and encouraged Council to consider future
financing options; suggested that the City consider expanding the tree
lighting in the downtown.
Charlene Rosales, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in
support of an impact fee study that considers total project fees;
encouraged the City to engage the public and business communities on
the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) process.
In response to public comment, Assistant City Manager Codron advised
that the City is underway to conduct a fee study which will consider
development fees.
Following discussion and by unanimous consent, Council conveyed
support for the continued use of the following developer -based and city -
based funding mechanisms:
a. Development Impacts Fees
b. Development Conditions and Exactions
c. General Obligation Bonds '
d. Revenue Bonds
e. Municipal Credit
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By unanimous consent, Council conveyed support for the consideration of
utilizing the following developer -based and city -based funding
mechanisms, when appropriate and to conduct a future study session to
address the implications of these tradeoffs from a policy perspective:
a. Community Facility District Bonds
b. Citywide Parcel or Special Tax Bond
c. Infrastructure Financing District
By unanimous consent, Council endorsed:
1. Support for the evaluation and potential replacement of the current
development impact fee structure.
2. Development of a prioritized list of infrastructure projects for the City to
invest in from an Economic Development and Quality of Life
perspective.
3. Inclusion of the major infrastructure projects in the Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP).
4. Use of the Engineering News Record's Construction Cost Index (CCI),
or other more appropriate index, for automatic, annual "indexing" of
existing fees.
' 5. Evaluation and revision of current land use definitions.
ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:19 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Anna Kreowski and Carmen Davila, representing Camp Fire Girls USA, led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dietrick reported that on a: 1) motion by Council Member
Ashbaugh, second by Council Member Smith, carried 5 -0, authorized staff to
' defend the lawsuit; and 2) motion by Mayor Marx, second by Vice Mayor
Christianson, carried 5 -0, authorized $30,000 from unencumbered project funds
to support litigation costs.
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MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY OF ANN REAM
Mayor Marx led a moment of silence in remembrance of Ann Ream.
PROCLAMATION — ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE KIDS DAY
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Mayor Marx presented a proclamation to Anna Kreowski and Carmen Davila,
representing Camp Fire USA, a National Youth Development Organization,
recognizing March 20, 2014 as Absolutely Incredible Kids Day.
PROCLAMATION — SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY MUSIC EDUCATION DAY
Mayor Marx presented a proclamation to the San Luis Obispo Symphony,
proclaiming March 31, 2014 "San Luis Obispo County Music Education Day" in
honor . of Michael Nowak's 30`x' Anniversary Season as Music Director of the
Symphony.
APPOINTMENTS
Al. 2014 APPOINTMENTS TO CITY ADVISORY BODIES
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER SMITH, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Make appointments to the City's Advisory Bodies effective April 1,
2014 as outlined in the Council Agenda Report, as amended, and
direct the City Clerk to continue to recruit for the unfilled position on
the Construction Board of Appeals.
2. Waive Council Policies and Procedures Section 6.7.2.5 and appoint
Louise Justice to the Mass Transportation Committee and Personnel
Board for terms to expire March 31, 2018.
Council encouraged that the newly appointed Planning Commissioners
attend the League of California Cities New Planning Commissioner
Training Seminar.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Vanessa Rizzo, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern that the Cal Poly student
housing project will negatively impact the neighborhood quality of life; urged
Council to work with residents to mitigate student population growth.
Jeff Eidelman, San Luis Obispo, urged Council to use its influence in regard to
the Cal Poly student housing project; encouraged citizens to voice their opinions t
to the Council.
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Paul Karlen, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern regarding the St. Patrick's Day
celebrations in the downtown.
Patty Andreen, San Luis Obispo, spoke in memory of Ann Ream; noted that Ann
was a person who encouraged community participation in public art; expressed
support for creating a dedication in her memory.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, voiced concerns regarding the conduct of
elections; noted that local elections are intended to be nonpartisan.
Kathleen Forster, San Luis Obispo, expressed concern that noise, traffic,
property value, and environmental impacts have not adequately been addressed
for the proposed Green Waste Recycling Facility.
Chad Vantil, San Luis Obispo, urged that the City raise concerns regarding
traffic, environmental, and view impacts in regard to the proposed Green Waste
Recycling Facility.
Robin Corbett, San Luis Obispo, voiced opposition to the Green Waste Recycling
Facility, noting impacts to traffic and the urban reserve line.
In response to public comment, Community Development Director Johnson
' advised that the City has provided comments to the County Planning
Commission regarding the proposed Green Waste Recycling Facility.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to approve Consent Calendar Items C1 thru C8.
C1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances as appropriate.
C2. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2014
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to waive oral reading and approve
as the City Council Meeting minutes of February 18, 2014.
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C4.
C5.
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LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - RESOLUTION
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to adopt Resolution No. 10506
(2014 Series) entitled "A resolution of the City Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo, California, approving the Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA 2000)
City of San Luis Obispo Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update."
HYDRO - CLEANER REPLACEMENT
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
Approve the use of Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with National
Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Contract No. 031710 -AMI through
Municipal Maintenance Equipment (MME) effective February 11, 2014,
for the purchase of one Vac -Con Combination Jet/Vacuum Sewer
Cleaner, model V350LHA- 0/850.
2. Authorize Finance Director to execute a purchase order to MME in the
amount of $331,661.76 for one Vac -Con Combination Jet/Vacuum
Sewer Cleaner, model V350LHA- 0/850.
3. Authorize the trade -in of the 2002 Sterling Vac -Con Hydro - Cleaner '
(Asset 0204) to MME for the amount of $30,000 at the delivery and
acceptance of the new Vac -Con Combination Jet/Vacuum Sewer
Cleaner, model V350LHA- 0/850.
2014 -15 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
GRANT APPLICATION - RESOLUTION
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Authorize staff to submit a grant application to the California Department
of Alcoholic Beverage Control for FY 2014 -15 in an amount not to
exceed $30,000.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10507 (2014 Series) entitled "A resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, increasing
education and enforcement programs focusing on regulating retail
alcohol outlets with grant funding provided through the department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control;" authorizing the City Manager to enter into
a contract with the State if funding is awarded.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary grant documents
upon grant award.
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C6. ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO TREE ORDINANCE 12.24.150
' (SLACKLINING) — ORDINANCE
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to adopt Ordinance No. 1596
(2014 Series) entitled "An ordinance of the City Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo, California, amending Section 12.24.150 of Chapter 12.24 of
the Municipal Code to allow slacklining in City parks."
C7. EIGHT POLICE PATROL MARKED UTILITY VEHICLE
REPLACEMENTS - SPECIFICATION NO. 91171 and 91229
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Approve the use of the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with
National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA); a five year contract through
National Auto Fleet Group effective January 17, 2012; for the purchase
of eight Ford Interceptor Police Patrol Marked Utility Vehicles, with four
vehicles being acquired in the current fiscal year and four to be
acquired in 2014 -15.
' 2. Authorize the Finance Director to execute a purchase order to National
Auto Fleet Group of Watsonville, California in the amount of $172,475
for four Ford Interceptor Police Patrol Marked Utility Vehicles from the
2013 -14 vehicle purchase account.
3. Authorize the release of a letter of intent to acquire an additional four
Ford Interceptor Police Patrol Marked Utility Vehicles to National Auto
Fleet Group using the same pricing and specifications provided under
the current proposal. This will allow purchase of four vehicles upon the
Council's ratification in June 2014 of the 2014 -15 Capitol Improvement
Project (CIP) funding plan, which currently provides for the purchase of
four similar vehicles in 2014 -15.
4. Authorize Police Patrol Vehicle 0714 to be repurposed to replace the
existing Student Neighborhood Assistance Program (SNAP) program
vehicle. Authorize the surplus designation of eight Police Patrol
Vehicles, Fleet Asset Nos. 0711, 0712, 0713, 0406, 0906, 0837, 0907,
0908 by sale, auction, trade -in or other method in accordance with the
City's policies and procedures as prescribed in the Financial
Management Manual Section 405 -L and 480.
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C8. STRATEGIC GROWTH COUNCIL GRANT APPLICATION - RESOLUTION
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 10508 (2014 Series) entitled "A resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing
participation in the application for grant funds for the Sustainable
Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program under the Safe.
Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and
Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84);" that would
provide funding to develop implementation and monitoring tools for the
City's Climate Action Plan (CAP).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute necessary grant documents upon
grant award.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PHI. UPDATE TO CHAPTER 13.04 WATER SERVICE OF THE CITY'S
MUNICIPAL CODE — ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
Utilities Director Mattingly and Utilities Service Manager Munds narrated a
PowerPoint presentation "Update to Water Service Ordinance" and
responded to Council inquires. 1
Mayor Marx opened and closed the Public Hearing, there being no one
desiring to speak to this issue.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER SMITH, CARRIED 5 -0, to introduce Ordinance No. 1597 (2014
Series ) entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo, California, amending Chapter 13.04 Water Services of the City of
San Luis Obispo's Municipal Code," as amended.
PH2. UPDATE TO CHAPTER 13.08 SEWER USE ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE — ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
Utilities Director Mattingly and Environmental Programs Manager Floyd
narrated a PowerPoint presentation "Update to Sewer Use Ordinance"
and responded to Council inquires.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, suggested that gas stations and mobile
home parks should allow for trailer dumping.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to introduce Ordinance No. 1598
(2014 Series) entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo, California, amending Chapter 13.08, the Sewer Use
Ordinance, of the City of San Luis Obispo's Municipal Code," as amended.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
1 61. ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION
PROGRAM FOR 2012 -13
Assistant City Manager Codron, Natural Resources Manager Hill and City
Biologist Otte narrated a PowerPoint presentation "Natural Resources
Protection Program" and responded to Council inquires.
John Phillips, representing Central Coast Grown, narrated a PowerPoint
entitled "City Farm - San Luis Obispo" relative to the Calle Joaquin
Agriculture Reserve and summarized the activities of the property.
Jamie Hendrickson, representing Atascadero Water Conservation Mutual
Company, conveyed support for the activities of the natural resources
program; suggested that the City provide for stroller access to trails.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, spoke on the importance of the natural
resources program to protect water resources; voiced support for the
protection of environmental resources.
By unanimous consent, Council directed staff to prioritize the Bishop Peak
Conservation Plan.
The Council received and filed the 2012 -13 Natural Resources Protection
Program annual Activity Report.
RECESS
Council recessed at 8:21 p.m. and reconvened at 8:31 p.m., with all Council
Members present.
B2. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE 2013 -2014
Assistant City Manager Codron and Economic Development Manager
Johnson narrated a PowerPoint presentation "Economic Development
Strategic Plan Update" and responded to Council inquires.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, addressed the importance of providing
high speed internet service; pointed out that improved internet
infrastructure will attract businesses.
Steve Delmartini, representing Association of Realtors, spoke on the
importance of addressing the lack of housing; opined that the City should
tfacilitate the development of single family residences.
Council received and filed a progress report on implementation of the
Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP).
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LIAISON REPORTS
Council liaison reports were received from Council Members Ashbaugh, Smith 1
and Mayor Marx.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
In response to Council, City Manager Lichtig advised that staff will keep Council
informed of the County actions in relation to the Green Waste Recycling Project
to determine if additional City action is necessary; staff will monitor developments
with the Nacimiento Water Project and will return to Council for policy guidance
when appropriate.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 9:20 p.m., to a Business Item to be held on
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the status of implementation of
existing regulations governing the maintenance of Newsracks in the City Right of
Way. The Regular meeting will commence at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 05/06/14
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