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Action Update
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
4:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chamber
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo Page 1
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Marx
ROLL CALL: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Carlyn Christianson, Dan
Rivoire, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, and Mayor Jan Marx
Mayor Jan Marx announced she would recuse herself from Item #1 due a potential conflict of
interest (business interest). Mayor Marx left the dais at 4:02 p.m. Vice Mayor Carpenter
presided.
Council Member Ashbaugh arrived at 4:05 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONSIDERATION OF A NEW RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP #3083) LOCATED AT ORCUTT AND TANK FARM
ROADS IN THE ORCUTT AREA SPECIFIC PLANNING AREA (OASP) AND
CONSIDERATION OF AN INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION (IS-MND), AS A TIER OFF THE OASP FINAL EIR (2010) (WEST
CREEK)
MOTION: BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RIVOIRE, CARRIED 4:0:1 (MARX RECUSED) to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10714 (2016 Series), entitled “A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, adopting a mitigated negative
declaration of environmental determination for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
3083 creating 77 lots for property located at 1299 Orcutt Road (SBDV-1769-2015,
Tract #3083 a.k.a. “West Creek.”; and
2. Adopt a Resolution No. 10715 (2016 Series), entitled “A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No. 3083 creating 77 lots for property located at 1299 Orcutt Road
(SBDV-1769-2015, Tract #3083 a.k.a. “West Creek.” as amended (Condition 112
modified).
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Provide direction, as follows:
3. To be considered by the Architectural Review Commission during Final Design
Review of the project as follows:
a. Consider prohibiting a swimming pool as part of the project; and,
b. Provide special attention to reducing heights of retaining walls in the final
design.
Mayor Marx returned to the dais at 5:08 p.m. Council adjourned to Closed Session. There
were no public comments on the Closed Session agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section
54956.9:
No. of potential cases: One.
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the local agency on the
advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant
exposure to litigation against the local agency. The existing facts and circumstances exposing
the City to litigation include allegations by the group California River Watch in a letter to the
City from its counsel, Jack Silver, that the City has committed violations of the Clean Water
Act. A copy of the letter is available upon request from the City Clerk’s Office.
ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 17, 2016 TO BEGIN AT 6:00 P.M.
6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chamber
990 Palm Street
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Jan Marx
ROLL CALL: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Carlyn Christianson, Dan
Rivoire, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, and Mayor Jan Marx
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Carpenter
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CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Christine Dietrick announced that there were no reportable actions from the
Closed Session.
Mayor Marx announced that the Update has been moved to a date uncertain as the presenter has
become ill. Staff will work with Cal Poly to make sure the information that was to be discussed
tonight is made available to the public on the City’s website.
INTRODUCTIONS
2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW HIRES IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Community Development Director Codron introduced the following employees:
Rebecca Cox, Supervising Administrative Assistant
Elizabeth Farrington, Code Enforcement Technician II
Paula Frojae, Building Inspector I
Gary McNanna, Code Enforcement Technician II
John Mezzapesa, Code Enforcement Officer I
PRESENTATIONS
3. MAYOR'S AWARDS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
Mayor Marx and Council Members presented the Mayor's Awards for Community Service
to San Luis Obispo High School students for completing eighty hours or more of community
service.
4. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Public Works Director Daryl Grigsby and Utilities Director Carrie Mattingly accepted the
proclamation declaring May 15-21, 2016 as "National Public Works Week." Public Works
Director Grigsby introduced new or promoted employees.
5. PRESENTATION BY COURTNEY KIENOW REPRESENTING CAL POLY,
REGARDING AN UPDATE ON CAL POLY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Mayor Marx announced that the Update has been moved to a date uncertain as the presenter
has become ill. Staff will work with Cal Poly to make sure the information that was to be
discussed tonight is made available to the public on the City’s website.
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
There were 18 speakers who spoke on items not on the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Ashbaugh pulled Items #8 and 12.
MOTION: BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
RIVOIRE, CARRIED 5:0 to approve the consent calendar, Items 1-20 and 22; with the
exception of items #8 and 12.
6. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
Approved 5:0
7. MINUTES OF MARCH 15, MARCH 22, AND MARCH 23, 2016
Approve the Minutes of the City Council meetings of March 15, March 22, and March 23,
2016.
Approved 5:0
8. NOVEMBER 8, 2016 REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION
This item pulled by Council Member Ashbaugh for question regarding language in draft
resolution. Staff explained.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RIVOIRE CARRIED 5:0 to adopt the Resolutions and confirm the setting of a
Special Meeting on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at twelve o’clock noon.
1. Adopted Resolution No. 10716 (2016 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 8, 2016, for the election
of certain officers as required by the provisions of the City Charter and adopting
regulations for Candidates’ Statements.”; and
2. Adopted a Resolution No. 10717 (2016 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 8, 2016, with the Statewide General Election to be held on that date.”; and
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3. Confirmed the setting of a Special Meeting on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at twelve
o’clock noon to adopt a Resolution certifying the results of the election and to administer
oaths of office to the newly elected Mayor and Council Members.
9. 2016 U.S. DOJ FEDERAL BODY WORN CAMERA PROGRAM EXPANSION AND
IMPLEMENTATION GRANT
1. Authorize staff to pursue a grant application submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for federal fiscal years 2016-2018
in a total amount not to exceed $150,000, with the City providing a 50% match (no more
than $75,000) for body worn camera program expansion and implementation; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary grant documents, and appropriate the
grant amount into the Police Department’s budget upon grant award.
Authorized 5:0
10. DESIGN SERVICES FOR CALLE JOAQUIN LIFT STATION REPLACEMENT,
SPEC. NO. 91133, CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 5
1. Approve a contract amendment of $13,089 for additional Design Services for the Calle
Joaquin Siphon and Lift Station Replacement, Spec. No. 91133; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10718 (2016 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving a mitigated negative declaration of
environmental impact for the Calle Joaquin Lift Station and Siphon Project.”
Approved and Adopted 5:0
11. AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO CONTINUE
PROCESSING THE SAN LUIS RANCH PROJECT
Authorize the Community Development Director to amend a contract with John F.
Rickenbach Consulting to include revised scope of work adding an additional $85,725 at a
total cost not to exceed $146,475 for Phase Two processing of the San Luis Ranch project.
Authorized 5:0
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12. ORDINANCE NO. 1629 (SECOND READING) - AMEND TABLE 9 OF SECTION
17.22.010 OF THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING REGULATIONS)
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTING A NIGHT CLUB LAND USE WITHIN THE
BUSINESS PARK (B-P) ZONE IN THE AIRPORT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
(SLO BREW)
This item pulled by Council Member Ashbaugh to vote No and to note need for correction
on pg 257 (correction of a minor typographical error).
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RIVOIRE, SECONDED BY MAYOR MARX,
CARRIED 4:1 (ASHBAUGH VOTING NO) to:
Adopted Ordinance No. 1629 (2016 Series) entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Table 9 of Section 17.22.010 of the
City’s Municipal Code (Zoning Regulations) conditionally permitting a night club land use
within the Business Park (B-P) Zone in the Airport Area Specific Plan Area (Code-1316-
2015)”, as amended to correct a minor typographical error.
13. DIRECTED GIVING CAMPAIGN – “MAKE CHANGE COUNT” METER
DONATION PROGRAM
Approve a permanent continuance of the “Make Change Count” meter donation program.
Approved 5:0
14. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR BANKING SERVICES
Approve the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for banking services to be sent to all
bank and savings and loan institutions with full-service branches located in the City of San
Luis Obispo.
Approved 5:0
15. MAINTENANCE WORK JOB ORDER CONTRACT 2016, SPECIFICATION NO.
91446
1. Approve Special Provisions for Maintenance Work Job Order Contract 2016,
Specification No. 91446; and
2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Manager to award the
contract to the lowest responsible bidder.
Approved and Authorized 5:0
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16. AMENDMENT TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH MNS ENGINEERS FOR LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD AT US 101
INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 99821
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Construction Management
Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, dated July 1, 2014, increasing the contract by
$175,806, bringing the total contract allowable monthly cumulative payments from
$2,650,224 to $2,826,030 for the remainder of the contract.
Authorized 5:0
17. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CURB RAMPS 2016
PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 91445
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Curb Ramps 2016 Project, Specification No. 91445; and
2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Manager to award the contract
if the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer’s Estimate of $118,000.
Approved and Authorized 5:0
18. ROADWAY SEALING 2016, SPECIFICATION NO. 91311
1. Approve plans and specifications for the Roadway Sealing 2016 Project, Specification No.
91311; and
2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Manager to award the contract if
the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer’s Estimate of $1,199,705.
Approved and Authorized 5:0
19. AUTHORIZE USE OF FUNDS FOR CONTINUING LITIGATION
Authorize the City Attorney to execute a Second Amendment to the Legal Services
Agreement with the law firm of Jarvis, Fay, Doporto (Original Agreement dated March 31,
2015; First Amendment dated August 17, 2015) increasing the not to exceed amount from
$50,000 to $75,000, for the City’s legal defense in the case of Palacios, et al. v. Nielsen, et
al., as authorized by the City Council and reported out of closed session on March 31, 2015.
Authorized 5:0
20. CORRECTION TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 19, 2016
Approve the corrected minutes of January 19, 2016.
Approved 5:0
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22. PARTICIPATION IN THE CALRECYCLE BEVERAGE CONTAINER
RECYCLING PAYMENT PROGRAM
Adopt Resolution No. 10719 (2016 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing submittal of application for payment
programs and related authorizations,” offered by CalRecycle.
Adopted 5:0
BUSINESS ITEMS
21. ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING RENTAL HOUSING INSPECTION PROGRAM
MOTION: BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON CARRIED 3:2 (CARPENTER AND RIVOIRE VOTING
NO) to:
1. Received and filed the annual report regarding the Rental Housing Inspection Program.
(RHIP); and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 10720 (2016 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, extending the deadline for the amnesty period
for waiver of the special investigation fee and clarifying the interpretation and scope of
the definition of “Residential Rental Dwelling Unit” in section 15.10.020 of the San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code.”
By Council consensus, Staff directed to add tracking of rental costs and vacancy rates,
summary of inspections of properties with history of Code Enforcement; the number of
displacements or relocations (red tags issued); enhance “Frequently Asked Questions”
based on input received from correspondence and during public testimony; develop a
leave behind on tenants’ rights; evaluate changes to the checklist to clarify which items
relate directly to habitability, and return with an update in May 2017.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Council Liaison written reports were received from Council Member Ashbaugh and Mayor
Marx.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Marx announced a meeting on May 24, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. San Luis Obispo Council of
Government (SLOCOG) will conduct an open meeting at Los Ranchos Elementary School about
the congestion on Broad/Hwy 227 between Orcutt and Crestmont.
Council Member Ashbaugh announced a meeting on May 18, 2016 regarding neighborhood
crime issues in the Bishop’s Peak School area. He also mentioned an upcoming community
service fair at Cal Poly.
ADJOURNMENT - 10:56 P.M.
Council adjourned to a Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in the
Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, for the purpose
of conducting a closed session related to negotiations.
The Regular City Council Meeting of June 7, 2016 was previously cancelled. Consequently, the
next Regular City Council Meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. and
6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, respectively, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California.