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Home My WebLink About08-16-2016 MinutesCouncil Minutes City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo 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 rfepPports 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 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of August 16 2016 Pae 2 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. San Luis Obispo Page 2 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of August 16, 2016 Page 3 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: 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 C:ALLE 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. San Luis Obispo Page 3 San Luis Obispo „City Council Minutes of August 16, 2016 1—zw, e 4 S. 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." San Luis Obispo Page 4 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of August 16, 2016 Page 5 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. ---End of Public Comment --- 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. San Luis Obispo Page 5 San Luis Obis o City Council Minutes of August 16 2016 Pare 6 The Council received and filed the report. The Council then took up the matter of Consent Agenda Item 8 (seepage 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. Lee Price, MMC Interim City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 09/06/2016 San Luis Obispo Page 6