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SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Special Meeting — 3:45 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, May 6, 2014 at 3:45 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 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 Marx
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
Donald Sipple, et al., v. The City of Alameda, California, et al, and DOES
1 to 50, Inclusive, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.
BC462270
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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 RECONVENED
The City Council reconvened at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, with all
members present.
MUNICIPAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
AWARD
Municipal Information Systems Association of California Officer Bryon Horn made
a presentation about Municipal Information Systems Association of California.
DIRECTED GIVING PROGRAM UPDATE
Police Chief Steve Gesell made a presentation about the Directed Giving
Program Update.
SAN LUIS OBISPO TRANSIT 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Transit Manager Gamaliel Anguiano made a presentation about San Luis Obispo 1
Transits 40th Anniversary.
PUBLIC HEARING
PHI. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING MEDICAL
MARIJUANA CULTIVATION, PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION —
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
Community Development Director Johnson and Special Projects Manager
Hermann, narrated a presentation entitled "Prohibiting Medical Marijuana
Cultivation, Processing and Distribution" and responded to Council
inquires.
Mayor Marx opened the Public Hearing.
The following individuals voiced opposition to the proposed regulations
related to marijuana cultivation, processing and distribution:
Judy Belsher, San Luis Obispo
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo
Jody Frey, San Luis Obispo '
Gavin Kogan, Monterey
Josh Akins, San Luis Obispo
Bradford Peters, Los Osos
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David Flannery, Santa Margarita
Dan Shinn, Los Osos
Grady Bannihadd, San Luis Obispo
Rich Besco, San Luis Obispo
Paul Ogren, San Luis Obispo
Timothy Kies, San Luis Obispo
Bobby Jason, San Luis Obispo
Alvin Victor Gorham, San Luis Obispo
Alan McAfee, Clipper Mills
Frank Mognett, San Luis Obispo
Roger Lippincott, San Luis Obispo
Toni Parades, Atascadero
Tom Reinyardt, Atascadero
Stephanie Kiel, Los Alamos
Ron Stephens, Pebble Beach
Sean Williams, Cambria
Geoff Roberts, San Luis Obispo
Benjamin Vorass, San Luis Obispo
Sean Donahoe, Oakland, California Cannabis Industry Association
Jack Stevens, Nipomo
Mary Ellen Gibson, San Luis Obispo
Christine Mulholland, San Luis Obispo
' Randy Dale, Nipomo
Forest Nobleholz, San Luis Obispo
Eric Powers, San Luis Obispo
Gordon Mullin, San Luis Obispo
Gary Gall, Cambria
Tom Ogren, San Luis Obispo
Leonard Lenger, Arroyo Grande,
Danny Braninburg, San Luis Obispo
Andrew Duncan, San Luis Obispo
Ricky Weir, San Luis Obispo
Ernest Hall, Paso Robles
Craig Steffens, San Luis Obispo
Ryan Lutz, San Luis Obispo
Michelle Tasseff, San Luis Obispo
Jonathan Cotler, San Luis Obispo
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The following individuals voiced support for the regulation of marijuana
cultivation, processing and distribution:
Denise Shandroff, San Luis Obispo
Mike Shandroff, San Luis Obispo
Doug Rion, San Luis Obispo
' Biz Steinberg, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo
Michelle Tasseff, San Luis Obispo
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There being no others desiring to speak on this item, the Public Hearing
was closed. 1
In response to Council inquiry, Special Projects Manager Hermann and
City Attorney Dietrick explained that courts have ruled in support of local
jurisdictions authority to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries; pointed
out that violations of the proposed regulations would be resolved as civil
rather than criminal penalties.
During the course of discussion, individual Councilmember(s) expressed
opinions concerning the proposed regulations. The statements that follow
do not necessarily reflect Council consensus:
• The Human Relations and Planning Commission should gather
additional community input and forward recommendations to Council.
• It would be appropriate to modify the City's nuisance ordinance to
address marijuana cultivation and related issues.
• The community did not request regulation of mobile medical marijuana
dispensaries at this time.
• Until a more defined problem has been identified the Council should
not enact new regulations.
• The City should not regulate against federal law which prohibits the
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• Medical marijuana should be dispensed through pharmacies.
• There is a need for safe mobile access to medical marijuana.
Following discussion, Community Development Director Johnson and City
Attorney Dietrick acknowledged that Council desires to address marijuana
cultivation issues under the nuisance ordinance and to eliminate proposed
regulations for mobile dispensaries.
MOTION BY MAYOR MARX, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 4 -1 (COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER VOTING
NO), to direct staff to seek input from the Human Relations Commission
and Planning Commission to address nuisance issues with cultivation of
medical marijuana and return to Council at a date uncertain.
MEETING RECESSED
The City Council recessed at 5:40 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on
Tuesday, May 6, 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
Council Member Ashbaugh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dietrick advised that on a motion by Council Member Carpenter,
second by Council Member Smith, authorized staff to petition review before the
California Supreme Court in relation to Donald Sipple, et al., v. The City of
Alameda, California, et al, and DOES 1 to 50, Inclusive, Los Angeles County
Superior Court Case No. BC462270.
PROCLAMATION — MUNICIPAL CLERK'S WEEK
Mayor Manx presented a Proclamation to City Clerk Anthony Mejia proclaiming May
4 - May 10, 2014 as "Municipal Clerk's Week."
1 PROCLAMATION - NO PLACE FOR HATE - ANTI - DEFAMATION LEAGUE
Mayor Marx presented a Proclamation to Abby Lassen proclaiming May 8, 2014
as "No Place for Hate Day."
PROCLAMATION — BUILDING SAFETY MONTH
Mayor Marx presented a Proclamation to Chief Building Official Joseph Lease
and Fire Marshal Rodger Maggio proclaiming May 2014 as "Building Safety
Month."
PUBLIC COMMENT
Arnold Ruiz, San Luis Obispo, submitted a letter urging Council to direct staff to
develop a canal and to restore the ecosystem at Laguna Lake. A hard copy of
Mr. Ruiz's letter is on file with the City Clerk.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, asserted that staff is attempting to violate his
freedom of speech; voiced concern regarding the conduct of municipal elections.
Deborah Wettlanfer, San Luis Obispo, voiced objection to the Transitions Mental
' Health Association (TMHA) project at Sunny Acres; noted that the neighborhood
has the highest concentration of school age children in the area.
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Shelly Boismenu, San Luis Obispo, expressed objection to the TMHA Sunny
Acres project; asserted that the project is incompatible with the neighborhood 1
and poses a risk to children; voiced support for the purchase of single family
residences to address the housing needs of THMA clients.
Biz Steinberg, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo, advised that
May is Community Action Month and spoke on the mission and activities of
Community Action Partnership; thanked Council for their continued support.
Linda White, San Luis Obispo, spoke on the need for Cal Poly to develop on-
campus student housing projects that are compatible with neighborhoods; urged
Council to require that Cal Poly's Student Housing South Project be in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
CONSENT AGENDA
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, voiced concems regarding the conduct of
municipal elections; noted that local elections are intended to be nonpartisan;
suggested that election ballots be hand counted.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to approve Consent Calendar Items C1 thru
C10. 1
C1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to waive reading of all
resolutions and ordinances as appropriate
C2. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF MARCH 18, MARCH 25,
AND APRIL 9, 2014
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to approve and waive oral
reading of the Minutes of the City Council meetings of March 18, 2014,
March 25, 2014, and April 9, 2014, as presented.
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C3. NOVEMBER 4, 2014 GENERAL, MUNICIPAL ELECTION -
RESOLUTION
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 10518 (2014 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, calling and
giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held
on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, for the election of certain officers as
required by the provisions of the City Charter and adopting regulations
for Candidates' Statements.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10519 (2014 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, requesting the
San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors to consolidate the General
Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, with the Statewide
General Election to be held on that date."
C4. MARKETING SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE TOURISM BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
' MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Award a contract to BCA/StudioGood for tourism marketing services,
Specification No. 91275.
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the contract.
C5. PUBLIC RESTROOMS AVAILABILITY
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Develop a restroom map for businesses and the Chamber of
Commerce office to share with visitors.
2. Continue extended hours at Mission Plaza restroom and availability of
Broad Street restroom.
3. Support opportunities for Public — Private partnerships to provide
restrooms available to the general public as part of development.
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C6. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2013 ANNUAL REPORT ON
THE GENERAL PLAN (GPI 54 -14)
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the 2013 Annual
Report on the General Plan.
Mayor Marx requested that the General Plan Annual Report be posted on
the City's website.
C7. DES
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Approve a contract amendment with Cannon in the amount of $37,870
for design services for the Water Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) Project, Specification No. 91062.
2. Approve the transfer of $1,000 from the construction phase to the
design phase of the project.
C8. FLEET REDUCTION --SKID STEER UNIT 9601
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Approve removal of a Case Skid Steer Tractor from the City's fleet.
2. Authorize the transfer of Capital replacement costs for this unit from
the Capital Improvement Plan project, Specification No. 91233, to the
Fleet Operating Program budget.
3. Authorize the surplus designation of Case Skid Steer Tractor, Fleet
Asset No. 9601, 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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C9, PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE, REPLACEMENT
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Approve the Request for Proposals for Project Management Software
Replacement, Specification No. 91296.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the selected
vendor.
3. Authorize the Finance Director to execute and amend the Purchase
Orders for the annual software licensing cost in an amount not -to-
exceed the authorized licensing budget.
C10. POLICE DEPARTMENT HVAC REPLACEMENT
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Approve plans and specifications for "Police Department HVAC
Replacement, Specification No. 91251."
' 2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Manager to
award the contract if the lowest responsible bidder is within the
Engineer's Estimate of $140,000.
3. Approve the transfer of $18,500 from the project's construction
management account to the construction account at the time of bid
award.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PI-112. RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT REQUEST (PROPERTIES
WITH 4 UNITS OR LESS) NEAR OLD MISSION SCHOOL -
RESOLUTION
Public Works Director Grigsby and Principal Transportation Planner
Mandeville narrated a presentation entitled "Mission Orchard Parking
District" and responded to Council inquires.
Mayor Marx opened the Public Hearing.
Allan Cooper, San Luis Obispo, urged Council to support the parking
district; spoke on the history of development that has caused a shortage of
parking in the area.
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Kurt Friedman, San Luis Obispo, noted that the neighborhood has
followed the appropriate procedures for the creation of a parking district
and urged Council approval.
Sharon Seitz, San Luis Obispo, requested that the five -unit condominium
property located at 777 Chorro Street be included in the parking district;
stated that the proposed district would allow for one parking space for the
units.
Sue Porter, San Luis Obispo, noted that residents of 777 Chorro Street
have limited on- street parking; voiced concern that a parking district will
have a domino effect on parking in the area.
Jamie Loves, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for the proposed parking
district.
Maureen Cusik, San Luis Obispo, questioned and received clarification
that parking permits will be issued per unit.
Michele Gordon, San Luis Obispo, noted that residents have complied
with the procedures for creating a parking district; spoke on the need for
mitigating impacts from the nearby schools and businesses.
Jim Johnson, San Luis Obispo, spoke on the development of the
neighborhood and urged Council support for the establishment of a
parking district.
There being no others desiring to speak on this item, the Public Hearing .
was closed.
Council discussion ensued relative to: 1) whether the establishment of a
parking district should be continued until the Nipomo Street parking
structure has been developed; 2) whether the creation of a parking district
will parking shortages in adjacent neighborhoods; and 3) procedures for
the dissolution of parking districts.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4 -1 (COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER
VOTING NO), to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10520 (2014 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, establishing a
residential parking permit district for The Mission Orchard Neighborhood,
establishing days and hours of operation of said District, and installing
parking meters on the 600 block of Palm Street to address the potential for t
spill over parking," to:
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a. Establish a residential parking permit district in the Mission Orchard
neighborhood as shown . in Exhibit A from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm,
Monday through Friday.
b. Install parking meters on the 600 block of Palm Street adjacent to
Mission College Prep.
2. Appropriate $21,200 from the un- appropriated Parking Fund working
capital reserve to fund the appropriate signs, posts, permits and other
miscellaneous costs to establish the district and adjacent parking meter
installation.
RECESS
Council recessed at 8:52 p.m. and reconvened at 9:15 p.m., with all Council
Members present.
BUSINESS ITEMS
B3. DROUGHT - RELATED REVIEW OF AVERAGE WINTER WATER USE
FOR 2014 -15 SEWER CAP
Utilities Director Mattingly, Utilities Deputy Director Hix and Utilities
Services Manager Munds narrated a presentation entitled "Average Winter
Water Use 2013 -14 Drought Impacts" and responded to Council inquires.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, asserted that chemtrails have
exacerbated the draught; questioned and received clarification that City
utility bills can be paid online.
MOTION BY MAYOR MARX, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Make no change to the 2013 -14 Average Winter Water Use (AWWU)
period.
2. Confirm the establishment of the 2014 -15 residential sewer caps based
on the average of the data gathered during a customer's 2013 -14
AWWU period.
3. Due to extraordinary drought conditions during the 2013 -14 AWWU
period, upon customer request to be received no later than October 1,
2014, allow adjustments to individual sewer caps to be reviewed for
drought impacts and approved by the Utility Billing Adjustment
Committee on a case by case basis where appropriate.
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4. Direct staff to return to Council within twelve months with a draft policy
to establish guidelines for the Average Winter Water Use period related
to drought conditions.
(SALES) AND USE TAX" - THE CITY'S LOCAL HALF - PERCENT SALES
TAX - DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATIVES
Assistant City Manager Codron narrated a presentation entitled "Measure
Y Extension Check -In" and responded to Council inquires.
Council provided direction to peruse incorporating a Revenue Measure
Oversight Committee into the Essential Services Measure.
Berry Vanderkelen, representing the Chamber of Commerce Measure Y
Task Force, explained that the Board supports renewal of Measure Y;
opined that failure to renew the measure would cause significant cuts to
services for local businesses; noted that the Board supports the creation of
a Citizens' Oversight Committee and a plan of action to address employee
and pension costs.
Lauren Brown, San Luis Obispo, stated that an eight year sunset clause
was originally included to allow citizens an opportunity to evaluate whether
to renew the measure in the future; voiced objection to a special purpose
tax, stating that it would be difficult to forecast the city's needs for 8 years.
Kevin Rice, San Luis Obispo, conveyed support for the immediate creation
of a Citizens' Oversight Committee and submittal of a special purpose tax.
John Fowler, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for a general purpose tax
ballot measure which incorporates accountability, transparency, and
oversight provisions as recommended by the Chamber of Commerce.
Steve Delmartini, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern that the public is
confused on the purpose of Measure Y; suggested that the proposed ballot
measure include verbiage that indicates that funds will be used for
employees' salaries and pensions.
Patty Andreen, San Luis Obispo, urged Council to work towards a
compromise and to submit a revenue measure before the voters.
John Grady, San Luis Obispo, asserted that submitting a local revenue
measure below a super majority of Council is circumventing the intent of
the law; recommended that the sunset clause be removed, opining that the I
City has become dependent on the funds.
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Bob Steads, Chamber of Commerce Board Member, spoke on the
' importance of increasing transparency, accountability, and oversight of a
local sales tax measure and the need for employee pension reform; stated
that Council needs to demonstrate its priorities in the ballot measure.
Charlene Rosales, representing the Chamber of Commerce, stated that the
Chamber supports renewal of Measure Y; urged Council to commit to
transparency, accountability, fiscal responsibility, and a municipal
dashboard.
Dave Garth, San Luis Obispo, noted that the Chamber of Commerce took
an active role to support Measure Y; pointed out that Measure Y was
approved prior to the recession and binding arbitration; stated that the City
would be worse if Measure Y had not passed.
Dan Rivoire, representing the SLO County Bicycle Coalition, advised that
the board supports submittal of a ballot measure to renew Measure Y;
spoke on the need for bicycle transportation project funding regardless of
the availability of grant funds.
Gordon Mullin, San Luis Obispo, stated that he is likely to support a
general purpose tax measure; opined that a special purpose tax will
' encourage the diversion of general funds and decrease transparency and
accountability.
Ken Hampian, San Luis Obispo, opined that if Measure Y is not renewed it
will negatively impact the Community; pointed out that the Chamber of
Commerce has taken a position that allows for compromise; urged Council
to submit a ballot measure for voter consideration.
Council Member Smith submitted a proposal for the establishment of a
2015 Tax Revenue Enhancement Financial Oversight Committee. A hard
copy of the document is on file with the City Clerk.
Discussion ensued 1) relative to the layout, mission, purpose and
objectives of a Citizens' Oversight Committee; 2) whether an oversight
committee would take away from the Council's authority and budgetary
obligations; and 3) whether the voter approved ordinance should address
fiscal responsibility, such as unfunded pension liability;
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to continue the matter to the
Council Meeting of May 20, 2014.
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B6. AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S ELECTION CAMPAIGN
REGULATIONS - ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION '
City Clerk Mejia narrated a presentation entitled "City's Election Campaign
Regulations" and responded to Council inquires.
Kevin Rice, San Luis Obispo, voiced opposition to a contribution limit of
$300; asserted that contribution limits create an unfair competition between
wealthy candidates and Political Action Committees; opined that a
contribution limit would be unconstitutional; expressed support for requiring
all contributions on the state disclosure documents.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, urged Council to make a recommitment
that local elective offices be nonpartisan; asserted that the Downtown
Association has attempted to ban his personal mobile device at the
Farmer's Market and Flea Market.
Stewart Jenkins, San Luis Obispo, stated that contribution limits inherently
violate the constitutional rights of individuals to participate in politics, to
associate with their candidates, and to support them with the contributions
needed to run a % page advertisement.
During the course of discussion, individual Councilmember(s) expressed '
opinions concerning the proposed regulations. The statements that follow
do not necessarily reflect Council consensus:
• Lower contribution limits are better for the average campaigner.
• City Council candidate are used to contribution limits.
• San Luis Obispo is a small community, without large businesses and
organizations that support candidates.
• Candidates and incumbents are at risk of unregulated independent
expenditure committee campaigrs against them.
• The Supreme Court is setting the tone for the elimination of
contribution limits.
• Eliminating contribution limits will allow candidates to compete against
independent expenditure committees, which is fairer and transparent.
• Contribution limits have not .impeded the ability to launch successful
campaigns.
• Incremental increases in contribution limits cause incremental
increases in campaign spending.
• A $300 contribution limit is in line with historical limits and comparable
cities.
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MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
t MEMBER SMITH, CARRIED 3 -2 (COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER
AND VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON VOTING NO), to introduce
Ordinance No. 1599 (2014 Series) entitled "An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Chapter 2.40
of the Municipal Code related to Election Campaign Regulations," as
modified to require disclosure of contributions greater than $50 on state
disclosure statements.
LIAISON REPORTS
Council liaison reports were received from Council Members Ashbaugh,
Christianson and Mayor Marx.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council directed staff to agendize consideration of rescheduling the Regular
Council Meeting of June 3, 2014 to June 10, 2014.
Council directed staff to agendize consideration of transferring Council travel and
training allocation funds between Council Member Christianson and Council
Member Ashbaugh.
IADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 11:57 p.m., to a Closed Session to be held on
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm
Street, San Luis Obispo, California. 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: 06/10/14