HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-06-2016 Item 03 Minutes of May 24, June 9, July 12, July 14, July 19 & August 16, 2016Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Special Meeting of the City Council
CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday, May 24,
2016, 2016 at 8:30 a.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 John Ashbaugh*, Carlyn Christianson, Dan Rivoire, Vice
Mayor Dan Carpenter, and Mayor Jan Marx
*Council Member Ashbaugh arrived at 8:37 a.m.
Council Members
Absent: None
Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; Derek Johnson,
Assistant City Manager, Monica Irons, Director of Human Resources, Agency
Negotiator Rick Bolanos and , Lee Price, Interim City Clerk were present at Roll
Call.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dietrick called for public comment. There was no one present to speak on Closed
Session Items.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Monica Irons, Katie Lichtig, Derek Johnson,
Greg Zocher, J. Christine Dietrick, Jon
Ansolabehere, Garret Olson, Rick Bolanos
Represented Employee Organizations: San Luis Obispo City Employee’s
Association (SLOCEA)
San Luis Obispo Police Officer’s
Association (POA)
San Luis Obispo Police Staff Officer’s
Association (SLOPSOA)
International Association of Firefighters
Local 3523
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Unrepresented Employees: Unrepresented Management Employees
Unrepresented Confidential Employees
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dietrick reported that no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 a.m. The next regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California.
__________________________
Lee Price, MMC
Interim City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/2016
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Thursday, June 9, 2016
Special Meeting of the City Council
CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Thursday, June 9,
2016 at 2:00 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 John Ashbaugh, Carlyn Christianson, Dan Rivoire, Vice Mayor
Dan Carpenter, and Mayor Jan Marx.
Absent: None
Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; Derek Johnson,
Assistant City Manager, Monica Irons, Human Resources Director and John Paul
Maier, Assistant City Clerk; were present at Roll Call.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
City Attorney Dietrick called for public comment. There was no one present to speak on the
Closed Session Item.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9
Name of Case: San Luis Obispo Police Officers Association v. City of San Luis Obispo;
State of California Public Employment Relations Board Case No. LA-CE-729-M
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Following the Closed Session, City Attorney Dietrick advised that the City Council took no
reportable action during Closed Session.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California.
__________________________
Lee Price, MMC
Interim City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/2016
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Council Minutes
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Regular Meeting of the City Council
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday, July 12,
2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, by Mayor Marx.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Carlyn Christianson, Dan Rivoire, Vice Mayor Dan
Carpenter, and Mayor Jan Marx.
Absent: None
Staff: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; Derek Johnson,
Assistant City Manager; and Lee Price, Interim City Clerk; were present at Roll Call.
Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the
minutes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Dan Rivoire led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PRESENTATION BY CHIEF CANTRELL, REGARDING THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Police Chief Deanna Cantrell and Police Captain Keith Storton provided the update and
responded to questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Russ Brown, San Luis Obispo, asked the Council to delay a public hearing on the Mission Plaza
Plan to allow more citizen input on the Downtown Concept Plan.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding national political events.
Mary Lou Johnson, San Luis Obispo, expressed appreciation for the City’s Neighborhood
Matching Grant Program and provided an update on a vegetation clean-up project beginning in
her neighborhood.
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San Luis Obispo residents Cheryl McLean and Mila Vujovich-LaBarre expressed concerned
regarding development plans for 71 Palomar and urged the Council to engage an independent
arborist and other environmental consultants to study impacts to trees, traffic, parking and
neighborhood compatibility.
---End of Public Comments---
In response to public comment, Community Development Director Codron explained the process
for review of the Downtown Concept Plan and the Mission Plaza Master Plan, that will include a
joint meeting of the City Council and the Planning Commission as well as the typical advisory
body review process with public outreach before coming back to the Council, as previously
approved. City Manager Lichtig assured the Council that this information would be shared with
Mr. Brown and other interested parties.
Community Development Director Codron provided an update on the review process for the
development proposal at 71 Palomar development and indicated he would provide the Council
with a memorandum outlining the timeline.
CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments:
Lydia and Bob Mourenza, and Donald Hedrick of San Luis Obispo pulled Item 4 to voice
objections to incentives recommended for an affordable housing project at 774 Caudill Street.
The following individuals pulled Item 5 to express support for Human Relations Commission
Grants-in-Aid funding recommendations:
Sister Theresa Harpin and Donna Wilson (Restorative Partners, Inc.)
Carl Hansen (Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County)
Sonya Laputz (Alzheimer’s Association)
Sylvia Grayham (Alliance for Pharmaceutical Access)
Grace McIntosh (Community Action Partnership San Luis Obispo County)
Kay Gore (SLO Syringe Exchange Program)
Dr. Consuelo Meux (SLO NOOR Foundation)
Julianne McAdams (Senior Nutrition Program of San Luis Obispo County)
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo
The following individuals pulled Item 5 to ask the Council to reconsider the recommendation
and approve their funding requests.
Marie Brinkmeyer and Thomas Clough (Senior Volunteer Services: Central Coast
Community Volunteer Program)
Susan Graves (CASA of San Luis Obispo County)
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The following individuals pulled Item 6 to express support for Tourism Business District and
Promotional Coordinating Committee Grants-in-Aid funding recommendations:
Angela Tahti (Arts Obispo)
Stacy Hunt and Michael Jencks Central Coast Ecologistics, Inc.
Chris Miller (Performing Arts Center, San Luis Obispo)
Brian Alhadeff (Opera San Luis Obispo)
Roxanne Carr (Friends of Cuesta Performing Arts Center)
Denise Leader Stoeber (Cal Poly Arts and San Luis Obispo County Library Foundation)
Tom Mitchell (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum)
Erin McCall (Canzona Women’s Ensemble)
Jennifer Disunto (Downtown Association)
Robert Knowles (Central Coast Shakespeare Festival)
Members of TBID and the PCC Matt Wilkins, Stephanie Robertson and Sasha Palazzo
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo
Mila Vujovich-LaBarre pulled Items 8 and 11 to address the conditions at the Highway 101 and
Los Osos Valley Road interchange and the intersection of Highway 101 and Prado Road.
---End of Public Comments---
In response to public comment, Community Development Director Codron provided
clarifications about the affordable housing project proposed for 774 Caudill and explained that
the Project Study Report for the Prado Road interchange will include a formal review and
evaluation process.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent Calendar Items 2 thru 13.
2. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
CARRIED 5-0 to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
3. MINUTES OF APRIL 19 AND MAY 3, 2016
CARRIED 5-0 to approve the minutes of the City Council meetings of April 19 and May 3,
2016.
4. REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE INCENTIVES TO PROVIDE FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING THAT INCLUDE A DENSITY BONUS OF 48 PERCENT
AND A REDUCTION IN SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT TO EXTEND UP TO 47.5 FEET WHERE 40
FEET IS PERMITTED FOR 774 CAUDILL STREET (CITY FILE NO. AFFH-3142-
2016)
CARRIED 5-0 to adopt a Resolution No. 10734 (2016 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the
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City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the alternative incentives
to provide for affordable housing that include a density bonus of 48 percent and a reduction
in site development standards for the maximum building height to extend to 47.5 feet where
40 feet is normally permitted, with a categorical exemption form environmental review
pursuant to Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
as presented in the City Council agenda report and attachments dated July 12, 2016 (744
Caudill AFFH-3142-2016).”
5. CONSIDERATION OF 2016-17 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC)
GRANTS-IN-AID (GIA) FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
CARRIED 5-0 to:
1. As recommended by the Human Relations Commission, approve the 2016-17 Grants-in-
Aid funding allocations in the amount of $138,500; and
2. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute agreements with each grant
recipient.
6. 2016-17 COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS PROGRAM – TOURISM BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (TBID) AND PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING
COMMITTEE (PCC)
CARRIED 5-0 to:
As recommended by the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Board and the
Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC):
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into various contracts and program expenditures for
the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) not to exceed the 2016-17 program
budget of $1,434,000 based on the recommendations by the TBID Board; and
2. As recommended by the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Board, approve
the first two-year extension of the contract with Barnett Cox and Associates (BCA) and
Matchfire (as successor in interest of Studio Good) for marketing services in the amount of
$814,500; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into various contracts and program expenditures for
Community Promotions not to exceed the 2016-17 program budget of $403,609 based on
the recommendations by the Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC); and
a. This includes the 2016-17 Grants-in-Aid (GIA) allocations in the amount of
$100,000 and authorization to execute individual agreements with each grant
recipient.
b. This includes the first one-year term renewal of the contract with FreshBuzz for
promotional services in the amount of $30,000.
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4. Authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts utilizing the TBID Fund carryover and
un-appropriated fund balance from the 2015-16 fiscal year for tourism marketing
expenditures in 2016-17 based on the recommendations by the TBID Board; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts utilizing the TBID Fund Reserve of
$100,000 for tourism marketing expenditures in 2016-17 based on the recommendations by
the TBID Board.
7. 2016 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION
CARRIED 5-0 to:
1. Authorize staff to submit an application for a 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant in the amount of $13,873.
2. If the grant is awarded, authorize the City Manager to execute necessary grant documents
and direct the appropriation of monies into the accounts required to administer the grant.
8. LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD/US 101 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
LANDSCAPE AND MITIGATION, SPECIFICATION NO. 91435 - COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS
CARRIED 5-0 to approve a Cooperative Agreement with the State of California Department
of Transportation (Caltrans) to allow for the construction and maintenance of the Los Osos
Valley Road/US 101 Interchange Improvements Project - Landscape, Irrigation, Environmental
Mitigation, and Erosion Control Design, Specification No. 91435.
9. JENNIFER STREET SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT, SPECIFICATION NO. 91185
CARRIED 5-0 to:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the Jennifer Street Sewer Line Replacement,
Specification No. 91185 and authorize staff to advertise for bids; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within
the Engineer's estimate of $802,000.
10. RAILROAD TRAIL MAINTENANCE 2016
CARRIED 5-0 to:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the Railroad Trail Maintenance project, Specification
No. 91422; and
2. Authorize staff to formally advertise for bids; and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to award the construction contract if the lowest bid is less than
the Engineer’s Estimate of $90,000.
11. CALTRANS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT: PRADO & HWY 101
CARRIED 5-0 to:
1. Approve a cooperative agreement with CalTrans for the processing of a Project Study
Report (PSR) for improvements to the Prado Road/ US 101 interchange; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement pending deposit of sufficient funds
from the San Luis Ranch to reimburse PSR activities and Caltrans review; and
3. Appropriate $25,000 from the Transportation Impact Fee Account (Fund 405) to fund
City related work on the Project Study Report.
12. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CURB RAMPS 2016
PROJECT, SPECIFICATION 91445
CARRIED 5-0 to:
1. Award a contract to Victor Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $204,800 for the CDBG Curb
Ramps 2016 project, Specification No. 91445; and
2. Approve a transfer of $133,000 from the design phase of the Street Reconstruction and
Resurfacing Master Account to the projects construction phase.
13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY’S COLLECTION OF FIRE AND
LIFE SAFETY INSPECTION FEES FOR 2015-16 ON THE SECURED PROPERTY
TAX ROLL FOR 2016-17
CARRIED 5-0 to adopt Resolution No. 10735 (2016 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing the San Luis Obispo
County Auditor to collect fees for 2015-16 Fire and Life Safety Inspections of multi
dwelling properties containing three or more dwelling units on the secured property tax roll
for fiscal year 2016-17 pursuant to California Government Code Section 54988, et seq.”
LIAISON REPORTS
Council Member Ashbaugh mentioned he had distributed his Liaison Report earlier and added
that he attended the workshop on the Downtown Concept Plan. In response to his question
regarding the resignation of Ken Schwartz from the Creative Vision Team, City Manager Katie
Lichtig provided an update on the process for filling the unscheduled vacancy.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
Mayor Marx called for public comment. There was no one present to speak on Closed Session
items. Closed Session convened at 8:20 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Monica Irons, Katie Lichtig, Derek Johnson, Greg
Zocher, J. Christine Dietrick, Jon Ansolabehere,
Garret Olson, Rick Bolanos
Represented Employee Organizations: San Luis Obispo City Employee’s Association
(SLOCEA)
San Luis Obispo Police Officer’s Association
(POA)
San Luis Obispo Police Staff Officer’s Association
(SLOPSOA)
International Association of Firefighters Local 3523
Unrepresented Employees: Unrepresented Management Employees
Unrepresented Confidential Employees
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government
Code § 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. These facts and circumstances that
might result in litigation, but which the local agency believes are not yet known to a potential
plaintiff or plaintiffs. (Government Code § 54956.9 (e)(1))
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9;
Name of case: San Luis Obispo Police Officers Association v. City of San Luis Obispo; State of
California Public Employment Relations Board Case No. LA-CE-729-M
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CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney reported that there were no reportable actions taken on any of the three items.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m. The Council adjourned to a Special Meeting to be held
on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm
Street, San Luis Obispo, California, for the purposes of conducting a closed session related to
confidential personnel matters.
The next Regular City Council meeting is scheduled for July 19, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., in the
Council Chamber, respectively, in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California.
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Lee Price, MMC
Interim City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/2016
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Thursday, July 14, 2016
Special Meeting of the City Council
CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Thursday, July
14, 2016 at 4:00 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 John Ashbaugh, Carlyn Christianson, Dan Rivoire, Vice Mayor
Dan Carpenter, and Mayor Jan Marx.
Absent: None
Staff
Present: Monica Irons, Human Resources Director, Judith Propp, Special Counsel and Lee
Price, Interim City Clerk; were present at Roll Call.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Legal Counsel for the Appellant, Kevin Waddell, provided opening statements.
CLOSED SESSION
A. NON-MANAGEMENT PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b) (1) and the San Luis Obispo Municipal
Code Section 2.36.350 Disciplinary Action – Hearings, G. Council Action
MAYOR’S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Following the Closed Session, Mayor Marx reported that there was no reportable action.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. The Council will meet in a Special Closed Session at
5:00 p.m. on July 19, 2016 in the Council Hearing Room. The next Regular Meeting of the
Council will be July 19, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, California.
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Lee Price, MMC
Interim City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/2016
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Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Special Meeting of the City Council
CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday, July 19,
2016 at 5:00 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 John Ashbaugh, Carlyn Christianson, Dan Rivoire, Vice Mayor
Dan Carpenter, and Mayor Jan Marx.
Absent: None
Staff
Present: Monica Irons, Human Resources Director, Judith Papp, Special Counsel and Lee
Price, Interim City Clerk; were present at Roll Call.
Special Counsel Papp provided the Closed Session announcement.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
A. NON-MANAGEMENT PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b) (1) and the San Luis Obispo Municipal
Code Section 2.36.350 Disciplinary Action – Hearings, G. Council Action
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 5:30 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Council
will be July 19, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California.
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APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/2016
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Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Regular Meeting of the City Council
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday, July 19,
2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, by Mayor Marx.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Carlyn Christianson, Dan Rivoire, Vice Mayor Dan
Carpenter, and Mayor Jan Marx.
Absent: None
Staff: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; Derek Johnson, Assistant
City Manager; and Lee Price, Interim City Clerk; were present at Roll Call. Other staff
members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Marx reported that the Council met in Closed Session on July 14th and on July 19th on a
confidential personnel matter. The Council has concluded the matter and will be issuing a written
decision in accordance with the City’s Personnel Rules.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Dan Rivoire led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dietrick reported that direction was provided to staff on price and terms to pursue
acquisition of three open space properties, as noted on the agenda. No further reportable action
was taken.
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INTRODUCTIONS
1. SCOTT LEE, PUBLIC WORKS PARKING SERVICES MANAGER AND ADAM
FUKUSHIMA, ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
Public Works Director Grigsby introduced Scott Lee as the new Parking Services Manager
and Adam Fukushima as the new Active Transportation Manager.
APPOINTMENTS
2. APPOINTMENT TO THE BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BAC)
Interim City Clerk Price provided a brief staff report.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RIVOIRE, CARRIED 5-0, to confirm the appointment of Ken Kienow to the
Bicycle Advisory Committee to complete an unexpired term through March 31, 2018.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Jon Barrett, Surf Cab Company Driver, expressed concerns about the lack of scrutiny for Uber
drivers and asked the Council to consider placing on a future agenda a discussion about placing
the same requirements on Uber driver that are required of cab drivers.
Don Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, announced he had been issued nomination papers for the Office
of Mayor and spoke regarding national politics.
The following San Luis Obispo residents voiced objections to plans to re-open Luneta Drive to
through traffic: Tess Matthews, Al Lipper, Patrick O’Sullivan, Jonathan Reich, Peter Crough, Ed
Benson, Diana Schmiett and Mila Vujovich-La Barre.
Scott Barnes, San Luis Obispo, complained about misconduct in the Police Department and
proposed a citizens review committee; and offered to donate 500,000 to help establish such an
oversight committee.
Mila Vujovich-La Barre summarized concerns expressed about the Prado Road and Highway 101
interchange in recent correspondence.
---End of Public Comment---
ACTION: By mutual agreement, the Council directed staff to place on a future agenda Council
consideration of options relating to the Luneta Drive street closure, including consideration of an
amendment to the Circulation Element of the General Plan.
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CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar items 3-6.
3. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
CARRIED 5-0 to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
4. SELECTION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES - LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
CARRIED 5-0 to appoint Mayor Jan Marx as the voting delegate and Council Members
Ashbaugh and Christianson as alternate voting delegates to vote on the City’s behalf at the
Annual Business Meeting of the League of California Cities on Friday, October 7, 2016.
5. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND
COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES
CARRIED 5-0 to:
1. Authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals for Consultant Services for
community outreach and communications support services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to award the contract if proposals are within the project
budget of $139,500.
6. LEASE AGREEMENT FOR 999 MONTEREY STREET, SUITE 345
CARRIED 5-0 to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement in a
form subject to the approval of the City Attorney for 2,000 square feet of office space at 999
Monterey Street, Suite 345 between the City of San Luis Obispo and Jamestown Premier
SLO Retail, L.P.
BUSINESS ITEMS
7. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY’S PUBLIC ART
POLICY
Parks and Recreation Director Shelly Stanwyck and Parks and Recreation Manager Mudgett
provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, suggested City buses be embellished with art.
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Speaking in support of the recommended enhancements: Dominic Tartaglia, Downtown
Association, and San Luis Obispo residents Andy Pease, Landy Filu and Allan Root.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to approve proposed changes to the
City’s Public Art policies to include an update to the Utility Box Art program specifying
the program’s maintenance, replacement, expansion and archival of box art murals.
8. GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR THE DIABLO CANYON POWER PLANT CLOSURE
AND RELATED ISSUES
City Manager Lichtig provided the staff report. Council questions ensued. The Council
reviewed and discussed a memorandum from Council Member Ashbaugh recommending
modifications to the guiding principles.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Guiding Principles to provide direction
to staff as the Diablo Canyon Power Plant Closure, as amended, and related moves through
the various regulatory processes, including providing direction to the City Manager and City
Attorney to evaluate the City’s position as an intervener. Council mutually agreed to
support proceeding with an application to intervene if deemed appropriate by staff.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Mayor Marx provided an update on the County Supervisors’ action to place a transportation sales
tax measure on the November ballot. She added that the measure will require a 2/3 vote approval
to pass and explained that more information can be found on the City’s website, which has a link
to the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments’ (SLOCOG) website.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. The Regular City Council Meeting of August 2, 2016 was
previously cancelled. Consequently, the next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California.
__________________________
Lee Price, MMC
Interim City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/2016
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Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Regular Meeting of the City Council
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday, August
16, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Carlyn Christianson, Dan Rivoire, Vice Mayor Dan
Carpenter, and Mayor Jan Marx.
Absent: None
Staff: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; Derek Johnson,
Assistant City Manager; Lee Price, Interim City Clerk; were present at Roll Call. Other
staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Christianson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
1. CARRIE GALLAGHER - CITY CLERK
City Manager Lichtig introduced Carrie Gallagher as the new City Clerk and administered
her oath of office.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
San Luis Obispo resident Sara Von Schwind, Pismo Beach resident Kathleen O’Neill and Santa
Maria resident Valerie Trenev asked the Council to reconsider the “dawn to dusk curfew” in the
open space and expand hours for hiking to 8:00 p.m.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, voiced objections to adding fluoride to drinking water.
Jeff Brubaker, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG), provided an update on the
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region’s transportation funding efforts. He explained that the County Board of Supervisors
placed a measure on the November 2016 ballot (Measure J) which would, if passed, approve a 9-
year half cent sales tax increase with citizens’ oversight protection. Revenues, he added, would
go towards transportation improvements, of which 22.2 million would likely be for the City of
San Luis Obispo. He summarized key projects proposed and announced more information is
available on the following website: www.selfhelpslo.org.
Patty Toews, San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA),
announced the new residential food scrap program.
Mila Vujovich-La Barre, San Luis Obispo, expressed appreciation to the Clerk’s Office for their
efforts to support the local mayoral and council candidate nomination process. She also voiced
concerns regarding the development plan for 71 Palomar and the proposed removal of trees but
praised the Tree Committee and the Architectural Review Commission for receiving citizens’
comments. She also expressed appreciation to Natural Resources Manager Hill for hosting a
community forum on the proposed Laguna Lake dredging project community forum and
mentioned last week’s Downtown Association-sponsored meeting regarding the vision for
downtown.
In response to public comments, Parks and Recreation Director Stanwyck and Natural Resources
Manager Hill provided an update on the City’s regulations regarding enforcement and
regulations regarding public access in the open space.
ACTION: A majority of Council directed staff to bring back on a future agenda a project plan
for revising the ordinance limiting public access of the open space from dusk to dawn. (Council
Member Christianson and Mayor Marx opposed placing this matter on a future agenda).
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CARPENTER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar Items 2-7 and 9-11.
Item 8 action to take place after Item 13 (Study Session); Council Member Ashbaugh registered
a NO vote on Item 4.
Public Comments:
George Kunhardt, M.D., San Luis Obispo, pulled Item 6 to express concerns regarding the
impacts to existing residents by approving a final map for Tract 2428-1, 3000 Calle Malva and
had questions. Community Development Director Codron explained the recommendation and
indicated he would follow up with Dr. Kunhardt.
---end of Public Comments---
2. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
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3. MINUTES OF MAY 17, JUNE 14, JUNE 21, AND JUNE 23, 2016
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Minutes of the City Council meetings of May 17, June 14,
June 21, and June 23, 2016.
4. REVIEW OF A MILLS ACT HISTORIC PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR
THE MASTER LIST HISTORIC KIMBALL HOUSE
CARRIED 4-1 (Ashbaugh voted NO), to adopt Resolution No. 10736 (2016 Series) entitled
“A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving a
Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City and the owner of the Kimball
House at 690 Islay Street.”
5. MARGARITA LIFT STATION REPLACEMENT, SPECIFICATION NO. 91214
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the Margarita Lift Station Replacement,
Specification No. 91214 and authorize staff to advertise for bids; and
2. Approve a Budget Amendment Request to transfer $152,000 from Sewer Fund Working
Capital to the construction phase of the project; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within
the Engineer's estimate of $762,000.
6. APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 2428-1, 3000 CALLE MALVA
(TR 121-13)
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10737 (2016 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the Final Map for Tract
2428-1 (3000 Calle Malva, TR 121-13),” and authorize the Mayor to execute a Subdivision
Agreement and a Private Drainage Easement Agreement.
7. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CITYGATE ASSOCIATES, LLC
FOR COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES DELIVERY AND STAFFING REVIEW OF
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO POLICE DEPARTMENT
CARRIED 5-0, to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Consultant Services
Agreement with Citygate Associates, LLC (“Citygate”), in a form approved by the City
Attorney, for a comprehensive services delivery and staffing review of the Police
Department for $68,500.
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8. AUTHORIZE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CAPITAL FACILITIES IMPACT
FEE PROGRAM NEXUS STUDY
Item heard after Item 13 (Study Session)
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Capital Facilities Impact
Fee Program Nexus Study; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a consultant services agreement if proposals are
received within the available budget for the project.
9. MEADOW PARK LIGHTING REPLACEMENT, SPECIFICATION NO. 91323
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Award a contract to Electricraft, Inc. in the amount of $81,726 for the “Meadow Park
Lighting Replacement, Specification No. 91323”; and
2. Approve the transfer of $22,500 from the CIP Completed Projects Account to the project
construction account.
10. UNCLAIMED MONEY POLICY
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10738 (2016 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the City’s policy for the
escheatment of unclaimed money.”
11. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CITY STAFF TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL
TRANSIT FUNDS
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10739 (2016 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing the Public Works
Director, or his designee, to execute and file Federal grant applications with the Federal
Transit Administration (FTA) and to fulfill any related grant applications, certifications,
assurances, forms, agreements, and associated documents on behalf of the City.”
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY PROJECT – ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT CERTIFICATION AND FUNDING APPLICATION REQUEST
Utilities Director Mattingly provided the introduction. Utilities Deputy Director Hix
provided the staff report. Consultant Jennifer Haddow (Rincon Consultants, Inc.) presented
an overview of the environmental impact review (EIR) process, summarized project impacts
and next steps. Utilities Director Mattingly presented an overview of the financing strategy
and recommendations. Council questions and discussion followed.
Public Comment:
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, spoke off topic.
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ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10740 (2016 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, certifying the Final Environmental Impact
Report for the Water Resources Recovery Facility Project,” and;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10741 (2016 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, supporting the pursuit of Low Interest Clean
Water State Revolving Fund Grants and Loans and authorizing staff to submit the
environmental component of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Finance Package,”
and;
3. Adopt Resolution No. 10742 (2016 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, pledging the City Council’s support for the
Water Resource Recovery Facility Project and desire to partner with local, state and
federal agencies to implement the project.”, as amended (add “and organizations” to
Section 2).
STUDY SESSION
13. PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING FRAMEWORK AND DRAFT
POLICIES: STUDY SESSION
Community Development Director Codron provided introductory comments and
emphasized no formal Council action was necessary. Senior Principal Walter Kieser
(Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.) presented an in-depth overview of the Proposed
Infrastructure Financing Framework and Proposed Guidelines and Policies. Council
questions followed.
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The Council received and filed the report. The Council then took up the matter of Consent
Agenda Item 8 (see page 4 for action).
LIAISON REPORTS
A Council Liaison written report was received from Council Member Christianson outlining
liaison reports and other City business activities.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for
September 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, respectively, 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, California.
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Lee Price, MMC
Interim City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/2016
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