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Tuesday, November 1, 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,
November 1, 2016 at 4:30 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 John Ashbaugh, Dan Rivoire, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, and
Mayor Jan Marx.
Council Members
Absent: Council Member Carlyn Christianson
City Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; Derek Johnson,
Assistant City Manager; and Carrie Gallagher, City Clerk; were present at Roll
Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated
in the minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Kevin Rice, San Luis Obispo resident encouraged Council to consider repealing the Rental
Housing Inspection Ordinance.
---End of Public Comment---
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9
Name of case: Kevin Waddell vs. City of San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo County
Superior Court Case No. 16CV-0491
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9
Name of case: San Luis Obispo Property and Business Owners Association, Stephen and
Janine Barasch, The Barasch Revocable Family Trust, Matthew and Jean Kokkonen, and
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The Kokkonen Family Trust vs. City of San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo County
Superior Court Case No. 16CV-0493
RECESS TO REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1, 2016 TO BEGIN AT 6:00 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,
November 1, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx.
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Dan Rivoire, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, and
Mayor Jan Marx.
Council Members
Absent: Council Member Carlyn Christianson
City Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; Derek Johnson,
Assistant City Manager; and Carrie Gallagher, 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 John Ashbaugh led the pledge of allegiance.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dietrick stated that Council met in Closed Session on two matters of existing
litigation.
A. Regarding Case No. 16CV-0491, Kevin Waddell versus the City of San Luis Obispo,
Council voted 4-0 (CHRISTIANSON ABSENT) to authorize the defensive litigation,
authorize the retention of David Fleishman to assist in defense of the City and authorize the
City Manager to allocate funding for the defense; and
B. Regarding Case No. 16CV-0493, San Luis Obispo Property and Business Owners
Association, Stephen and Janine Barasch, The Barasch Revocable Family Trust, Matthew
and Jean Kokkonen, and The Kokkonen Family Trust and Kevin Rice versus the City of San
Luis Obispo; Council voted 3-1 (CARPENTER VOTING NO, CHRISTIANSON
ABSENT) to authorize the defense of the action, authorize the retention of Adamski,
Moroski, Madden, Cumberland and Green with Josh George and David Cumberland to
represent the City and authorize the City Manager to allocate funding for defense.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION - ARBOR DAY
Mayor Marx presented a Proclamation to City Arborist Ron Combs proclaiming November
5, 2016 as "Arbor Day in the City of San Luis Obispo."
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2. PROCLAMATION - TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF SLO GREENBELT
Mayor Marx presented a Proclamation to Natural Resources Manager Bob Hill honoring the
Twentieth Anniversary of the City of San Luis Obispo's Greenbelt Protection Program.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Georgina Bailey, Cal Poly student spoke regarding the possibility of better City promotion of the
cow parade; she suggested user friendly maps be added to the City Website.
David Brodie, San Luis Obispo resident spoke regarding AB 2584, land use and housing
development bill, and its possible effects of the City.
Andrew Harris, Cal Poly student, spoke regarding parent visitation, and suggested an outreach
such as a City Website map or tour program to help visitors find points of interest to assist them
in having a better experience while at the University and in the City.
Kayla Granados, Cal Poly student, spoke regarding a lack of street lighting in the residential area
of the campus.
Sean Cuccia, Cal Poly Student, spoke regarding the Rental Housing Inspection Ordinance, stated
that landlords are demanding too much with too little given in return; he provided examples of
problems he and his roommates face when dealing with their local rental management company.
Katherine Walker, San Luis Obispo, spoke against the Rental Housing Inspection Ordinance, she
encouraged the prior speaker to report his housing issues to City Code Enforcement and added
that the key to solving these problems is educating tenants of their rights and possible fines for
landlords who abuse their tenants.
In response to public comment, Tourism Manager Molly Cano outlined the City’s efforts to
promote the Cow Parade event as well as provided a brief description of Cal Poly’s partnership
with the City, and spoke about tourism efforts to help better connect parents of local and future
students.
---End of Public Comment---
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RIVOIRE, CARRIED 4-0, (CHRISTIANSON ABSENT) to approve the Consent
Calendar Items 3-6.
3. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
CARRIED 4-0, (CHRISTIANSON ABSENT) to waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances as appropriate.
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4. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
CARRIED 4-0, (CHRISTIANSON ABSENT) to approve the Minutes of the City Council
meeting of September 20, 2016.
5. TRANSIT FACILITY CLASSROOM REMODEL, SPECIFICATION NO. 91384
CARRIED 4-0 (CHRISTIANSON ABSENT) to:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the “Transit Facility Classroom Remodel,
Specification No. 91384”; and
2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible
bidder if the bid is within the Engineer’s Estimate of $130,000.
6. RAILROAD SAFETY TRAIL CLASS I CONNECTION – LAUREL & ORCUTT
SPECIFICATION NO. 91373
CARRIED 4-0 (CHRISTIANSON ABSENT) to:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the Railroad Safety Trail Class I Connection -
Laurel & Orcutt project, Specification No. 91373; and
2. Authorize staff to formally advertise for bids; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to award the construction contract if the lowest bid is within
the Engineer’s Estimate of $159,000.
PUBLIC HEARING
7. ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT
Tourism Manager Cano provided a staff report and responded to Council inquiries.
City Clerk Gallagher stated that there were two written protests received and validated in
advance of the Public Hearing, in addition there was one un-validated protest received
during the Public Hearing and based on the total percentage needed, this does not amount to
a legally sufficient protest.
Public Comments:
David Brodie, San Luis Obispo spoke regarding limited water availability and asked
Council to consider this when making any decisions.
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ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CARPENTER, CARRIED 4-0, (CHRISTIANSON ABSENT) to: adopt
Resolution No. 10751 (2016 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, declaring the basis for and the levy of the assessment for the
San Luis Obispo Tourism Business Improvement District, and affirming the establishment
of the district” for fiscal year 2016-17.
8. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2016
CALIFORNIA BUILDING AND FIRE CODES WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS
Chief Building Official Schneider, and Fire Marshall Maggio provided an in-depth staff
report with the use of a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council inquiries.
Public Comments:
Katherine Walker, San Luis Obispo spoke regarding issues she had with the current staff
report; she noted the current cost of a building permit and felt there was a problem with the
length of time a permit is valid; she questioned a special investigation fee added into this
ordinance.
---End of Public Comment ---
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RIVOIRE, CARRIED 4-0, (CHRISTIANSON ABSENT) to introduce
Ordinance No. 1630 (2016 Series) entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo, California, amending Title 15 of the Municipal Code to adopt by reference
and amend the latest editions of the California Building Standards Codes and adopting
findings of fact to support the amendments.”
BUSINESS ITEM
9. ADOPTION OF 2020 PARKS AND RECREATION STRATEGIC PLAN
Parks and Recreation Director Stanwyck, Parks and Recreation Manager Mudgett, Facilities
and Special Events Permit Supervisor Hyfield and Ranger Services Supervisor Carscaden
provided an in-depth staff report with the use of a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
Council inquiries.
Natural Resources Manager Bob Hill responded to Council questions and questions received
in advance of the meeting by email correspondence from the public
Public Comments:
Andy Pease, San Luis Obispo spoke regarding the need of a dog park.
Courtney Kienow, San Luis Obispo resident speaking in her capacity as an employee of Cal
Poly, cautioned the Council that the University is not currently able to meet their demands
of the student body for field use and are currently at a deficit with more demand than they
can meet.
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David Brodie, San Luis Obispo spoke regarding maximizing the use of parks 24 hours a day.
Bob Mourenza, San Luis Obispo requested that the North Broad area park be included in the
Strategic Plan
Cheryl McLean, San Luis Obispo stated the need for another senior center and for a place
for residents to gather.
Mila Vuyovich – La Barre, San Luis Obispo expressed appreciation for the 2020 Parks and
Recreation Strategic Plan update and voiced concerns that certain people and organizations
were not polled regarding the proposed plan.
---End of Public Comment ---
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CARPENTER, CARRIED 4-0, (CHRISTIANSON ABSENT) to: adopt the 2020
Parks and Recreation Department’s Strategic Plan.
Mayor Marx direct staff to gather additional implementation impute from the Natural
Resources Round Table.
10. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT
Public Works Director Grigsby and Administrative Analyst Betz provided an in-depth staff
report with the use of a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council inquiries.
Public Comments:
None
---End of Public Comment ---
By consensus, the City Council receive and filed the Public Works Department’s Annual
Report.
LIAISON REPORTS
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Marx noted that Election Day is November 8, 2016.
Vice Mayor Carpenter noted his scheduled absence from the next regular scheduled City Council
Meeting of November 15, 2016.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., respectively, in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm
Street, San Luis Obispo, California.
__________________________
Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: X/XX/2017
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Tuesday, November 15, 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,
November 15, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 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,
and Mayor Jan Marx
Council Members
Absent: Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter
City Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; Derek Johnson,
Assistant City Manager; and Carrie Gallagher, City Clerk; were present at Roll
Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated
in the minutes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. UPDATE FOR THE ORCUTT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN (OASP) PUBLIC
FACILITIES FINANCING PLAN (PFFP)
Community Development Director Codron, Public Works Deputy Director Bochum, and
Contract Planner provided an in-depth staff report with the use of a PowerPoint presentation
and responded to Council inquires.
David Watson, Project Consultant, David Watson provided an overview of the financial
plan project costs including added contingencies, updated project costs, and the reduction of
impact fees.
Public Comment:
Aaryn Abbot, San Luis Obispo, representing Robbins Reed and representing West Creek,
spoke regarding the increase in fees due to added project improvements requested by the
City; he encouraged a solid system be put into place to keep fees down and asked the City to
take a larger participation roll in order to keep costs down.
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---End of Public Comment---
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASHBAUGH CARRIED 4-0, (CARPENTER ABSENT) to adopt Resolution No.
10752 (2016 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo,
California, approving an update to the Orcutt Area Specific Plan – Public Facilities Financing
Plan.” As amended to reflect the corrected amount for OASP Single Family Unit (SFU) fee as
was shown on table 2.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO AND THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
(SLOCEA) FOR THE PERIOD OF 07/01/2016–06/30/2018
Human Resources Director Irons and Human Resources Analyst Sutter provided an in-depth
staff report with the use of a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council inquires.
Public Comment:
None
---End of Public Comment---
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH CARRIED 4-0, (CARPENTER ABSENT) to adopt
Resolution No. 10753 (2016 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, adopting and ratifying the Memorandum of Agreement
between the City of San Luis Obispo and the San Luis Obispo City Employees Association
for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018.”
City Manager Lichtig acknowledged Council Member Ashbaugh’s service to the
community, she stated that tonight is his final Council meeting and thanked him for his
support of staff.
City Attorney Dietrick read closed session items into record.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
---End of Public Comment---
RECESS AT 4:53 PM TO CLOSED SESSION TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL
HEARING ROOM
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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
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9; Name of case: Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Approval of the Retirement of Diablo Canyon Power Plant, Implementation of the Joint Proposal, And Recovery of Associated Costs Through Proposed Ratemaking Mechanisms (U39E) A: 16-08-006
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9; Name of case: Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority, Among Other Things, to Increase Rates and Charges for Electric and Gas Service Effective on January 1, 2017 A: 15-09-001 RECESS AT 5:38 P.M. TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2016 TO BEGIN AT 6:00 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,
November 15, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 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,
Mayor Jan Marx
Council Members
Absent: Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter
City Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; Derek Johnson,
Assistant City Manager; and Carrie Gallagher, 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.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dietrick announced that there were no reportable actions from the Closed Session.
INTRODUCTIONS
3. RICO PARDO - ACCOUNTING MANAGER/CONTROLLER, COURTNEY STECK
- BUDGET MANAGER, AND VINAY JATHANNA - TECHNICAL PROJECTS
MANAGER
Interim Finance Director Bradford introduced Accounting Manager/Controller Rico Pardo,
Budget Manager Courtney Steck, and Technical Projects Manger Vinay Jathanna as new
hires.
PRESENTATIONS
4. PROCLAMATION - TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
Mayor Marx presented a Proclamation to Doug Heumann, Secretary of Tranz Central Coast
proclaiming November 20, 2016 as "Transgender Day of Remembrance."
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5. PROCLAMATION - ASSEMBLY MEMBER KHATCHIK “KATCHO”
ACHADJIAN
Mayor Marx presented a Proclamation to Assembly Member Khatchik “Katcho” Achadjian,
expressing gratitude for his outstanding service to the people of San Luis Obispo.
APPOINTMENTS
6. APPOINTMENT TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ARC),
MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (MTC) AND PLANNING
COMMISSION (PC)
City Clerk Gallagher presented the contents of the report.
Recommendation No.1 was pulled for further consideration and action was taken separately:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
MAYOR MARX CARRIED 3-1, (ASHBAUGH NO) (CARPENTER ABSENT) to:
2. Confirm the appointment of David Figueroa to the Mass Transportation Committee
(alternate representative) to complete an unexpired term through March 31, 2018; and
3. Confirm the appointment of Kim Bisheff to the Planning Commission to complete an
unexpired term through March 31, 2020.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER RIVOIRE FAILED 2-2, (CHRISTIANSON NO) (MAYOR MARX
NO) (CARPENTER ABSENT) to;
1. Confirm the appointment of Lydia Mourenza to the Architectural Review
Commission to complete an unexpired term through March 31, 2018.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Marissa McCullough, San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Student, spoke regarding inadequate street
lighting in the student residence area.
Noah Letuiligasenoa, San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Student, referenced a recent survey of Cal Poly
students regarding lighting issues in the student residence area and surrounding areas.
Cannon Wong, San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Student, spoke regarding street lighting survey
findings specific to concerns for public safety.
Summer Atwood, San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Student, spoke regarding inadequate lighting in the
student resident area; she requested a collaborative effort between students and City officials to
combat the students lighting and safety concerns.
David Brodie, San Luis Obispo spoke regarding projected rainfall totals and voiced concern for a
lack of water for City residents.
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Mandy Davis & Karen Hamon, speaking together requested that City Council agendize the
Dakota Pipeline.
Roberto Monge, with use of a PowerPoint presentation spoke regarding water related issues
facing Standing Rock, he asked that this issue be agendized in the future.
---End of Public Comment---
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RIVOIRE CARRIED 4-0, (CARPENTER ABSENT) to approve the consent
Calendar Items 7 thru 11.
7. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
CARRIED 4-0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
8. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE INTRODUCED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON
NOVEMBER 1, 2016, TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2016 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING AND FIRE CODES WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS
CARRIED 4-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 1630 (2016 Series) entitled “An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending title 15 of the municipal
code to adopt by reference and amend the latest editions of the California Building
Standards Codes and adopting findings of fact to support the amendments.”
9. WATER SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM
UPGRADE, SPECIFICATION NO. 91062
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the Water Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) System Upgrade, Specification No. 91062 and authorize staff to
advertise for bids; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder in an
amount not to exceed $1,225,500.
10. CORRECTION TO MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND THE SAN LUIS OBISPO FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL
3523 (FIRE) FOR THE PERIOD OF 01/01/2016 – 12/31/2017
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve inclusion of provision for Fire Vehicle Mechanic Tool Allowance, inadvertently
left out of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Fire and the City when
previously adopted by the City Council; and
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2. Adopt Resolution No. 10764 (2016 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, adopting and ratifying the corrected
Memorandum of Agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and the San Luis
Obispo Firefighters Local 3523 for the period of January 1, 2016 through December 31,
2017.
11. SINSHEIMER PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION, SPECIFICATION NO.
90650
CARRIED 4-0, to award a contract to JJ Fisher in the amount of $623,424 for the Sinsheimer
Park Playground Renovation project, Specification No. 90650A
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. REVIEW OF AN APPEAL (FILED BY RAY RIGHETTI) OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION’S DECISION TO APPROVE THE
REHABILITATION AND ADAPTIVE REUSE OF THE SUNNY ACRES BUILDING
FOR 13 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, A COMMUNITY ROOM AND OFFICE AS PART
OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY, THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THREE NEW RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES THAT
CONTAIN AN ADDITIONAL 21 UNITS (AS PART OF THE RESIDENTIAL CARE
FACILITY), AND A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT.
City Manager Lichtig announced that she is recusing herself because she owns property
within 500’ of the subject property; left the Chamber at 6:55 p.m.
Council Members Rivoire, Ashbaugh, Christianson, and Mayor Marx noted their Ex Parte
Communication regarding the project.
Community Development Director Codron and Associate Planner Cohen provided an in-
depth staff report with the use of a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council
inquires.
Appellant: Ray Righetti stated the goal of his appeal is to present what he feels is a broader
vision on how to better apply natural and financial resources. With the use of a PowerPoint
presentation he provided reasons for rejecting the proposed project including his vision for a
SLO Center for the Arts project to be built on the proposed location; he provided reasons
why he feels the current proposed mental health housing model is the wrong housing
approach.
Applicant: Jill Bolster-White provided a PowerPoint presentation and short video
showcasing the proposed project design; she shared benefits of mental health recovery
programs and noted the large community support for the project.
Scott Smith, Project Partner, Executive Director of HASLO, Housing Authority San Luis
Obispo, speaking on behalf of the applicant noted that most resources for the project were
to be paid from Non-Governmental funds and urged the Council to deny the appeal.
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Public Comment:
Speaking in support of the project and against the appeal:
Patrick Saldana, San Luis Obispo, Attorney for California Rural League Assistance San
Luis Obispo Office.
Pam Zweifel, San Luis Obispo Vice President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in
San Luis Obispo County representing 350 members who are all in favor of the project.
Deborah Linden, San Luis Obispo and longtime Board Member of Transitions Mental
Health Association.
Erica Flores Baltodano, San Luis Obispo, Employment Law Attorney and local business
owner.
Grace McIntosh, Deputy Director at Community Action Partnership in San Luis Obispo.
David Booker, Chairman of the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo.
Jeff Foster, San Luis Obispo.
Peter K. Kardul, San Luis Obispo and local business owner.
Shauna Dragomir Atascadero resident, Real Property Manager for County of San Luis
Obispo.
JT Haas, Board President for Transitions Mental Health Association.
Elie Alexroth, San Luis Obispo.
Pete Pepper, San Luis Obispo, Co-Coordinator of the mentoring program for the Veterans
Treatment Court.
Fr. Ian Delinger of St. Steven’s Church.
Joel Diringer, San Luis Obispo, neighbor to the project, long time heath advocate and
Attorney.
Wendy Brown, San Luis Obispo.
Robert Clayton, local psychologist and Vice Chair of Human Relation Commission.
Marguerite Bader, Avila Beach resident and President to League of Women Voters of San
Luis Obispo County.
Jim Grant, San Luis Obispo.
Heather Billing, San Luis and neighbor to the project.
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Michelle Tasseff, San Luis Obispo, Chair of the Human Relation Commission and Code
Enforcement Officer.
John Fowler, San Luis Obispo, People Self Help Housing CEO and Executive Director and
City Planning Commission Member.
Michael Kaplan, San Luis Obispo and employee for Transition Mental Health
Organization.
Brian Asher Alhadeff, Conductor of Opera San Luis Obispo.
John Belsher, San Luis Obispo.
Anne Wyatt, San Luis Obispo, Housing Policy Planner.
Dr. Joseph Abrahams, San Luis Obispo.
Speaking neither in support or against the project:
Rich Vorie, Avila Beach resident, speaking neither for or against the project, spoke
regarding the management of project resources and on cost perspective.
Appellant: Lanny Hernandez, believes Transitions has made a poor decision for a good
cause and believes his alternative vision is a broader vision.
---End of Public Comment---
Mayor Marx re-opened Public Comment:
Applicant: Jill Bolster-White corrected incorrect cost estimates provided earlier by the
appellant and noted that the forefront of their mission is the elimination of stigma.
Applicant: Scott Smith reiterated the corrected numbers provided by Jill Bolster-White
adding that most of it is paid for by private investors.
---End of Public Comment---
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RIVOIRE CARRIED 4-0, (CARPENTER ABSENT) to adopt Resolution No.
10754 (2016 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo, California, denying the appeal of the Architectural Review Commission’s approval
of the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the Sunny Acres building for 13 residential units,
a community room and office as part of an affordable housing residential care facility, the
construction of three new residential structures that contain an additional 21 units (as part
of the residential care facility), and a mitigated negative declaration of environmental
impact as represented in the City Council Agenda Report and attachments dated November
15, 2016 (1600 Bishop Street, ARCH-3336-2016/EID-3562-2016).”
Mayor Marx called for a recess at 8:30 p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:45 p.m.
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13. REVIEW OF AN APPEAL (FILED BY CAMILLE SMALL) OF THE
ARCHITECTURE REVIEW COMMISSION’S DECISION TO APPROVE A
REMODEL OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE, LOCATED AT 1144
CHORRO STREET, WHICH INCLUDES A REQUEST FOR A MARQUEE SIGN
AND OTHER EXCEPTIONS FROM THE SIGN REGULATIONS (ARCH-3773-
2016)
No Council Member Ex Parte Communications were reported.
Community Development Director Codron and Associate Planner Bell provided an in-depth
staff report with the use of a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council inquires.
Appellant: Camille Small, San Luis Obispo referenced a letter she previously sent to
Council, she stated she believes Council should weigh in on ARC decisions noting size and
bright lights approved in the design; she stated her disagreement with ARC statement that
the design is consistent with other Downtown buildings.
Applicant: Jeremy Pemberton, San Luis Obispo and Managing Partner of Discovery San
Luis Obispo stated that the marquee has a direct effect on his ability to generate enough
business to properly service the use of capital; through use of a PowerPoint presentation he
provided a slide show of images showing the proposed design of the project. He requested
the denial of the appeal and asked that Council permit the marquee as recommended by City
Staff.
Scott Martin, Design Director with RRM Design Group, speaking on behalf of applicant,
stated they are asking for what is allowed within the sign regulations which requires an
ARC approval.
Public Comment:
Stan Carpenter, owner and trustee of a commercial business in the immediate area of the
proposed project, spoke in support of the project and requested denial of the appeal.
Jeanne Kinney, San Luis Obispo noted that the location is the entry way of the City and
asked Council to keep this in mind when making a decision tonight.
David Brodie, San Luis Obispo spoke against the project and noted being in favor of the
appeal.
James Lopes, San Luis Obispo resident, speaking on behalf of Save Our Downtown spoke
against the project and noted being in favor of the appeal.
Farid Shahid, San Luis Obispo resident, spoke in support of the project and requested denial
of the appeal.
Elisabeth Abrahams, San Luis Obispo resident, speaking on behalf of Save Our Downtown
spoke against the project and in favor of the appeal.
Andy Pease, San Luis Obispo resident, stated that the logo does not support the residents
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desire of a family friendly establishment.
Applicant: Jeremy Pemberton reminded Council that tonight’s decision should be in regards
to the sign placement and not whether this is a family friendly establishment or not,
although he contends that is such.
---End of Public Comment---
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH CARRIED 4-0, (CARPENTER ABSENT) to adopt
Resolution No. 10755 (2016 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, denying the appeal of the Architecture Review
Commission’s decision to approve a remodel of an existing commercial structure, located
at 1144 Chorro Street, which includes a request for a marquee sign and other exceptions
from the sign regulations, with a categorical exemption from environmental review as
represented in the City Council agenda report and attachments dated November 15, 2016
(1144 Chorro, arch-3773-2016).”
14. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AMENDING SECTION 13.07.030 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING RESTRICTIONS ON OUTDOOR IRRIGATION OF PUBLIC
FACILITY TURF WITH POTABLE WATER
Public Works Director Grigsby, and Public Works Deputy Director/City Engineer Horn
provided an in-depth staff report with the use of a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
Council inquires.
Public Comment:
Heather Billing, San Luis Obispo and Assistant Regional Commissioner for the American
Youth Soccer Association San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding the size of the organization and
asked that Council adopt the Ordinance tonight in order to keep the facilities safe for all
youth sports organizations.
Jeff Whitener, San Luis Obispo speaking on behalf of the Park and Recreation Commission
spoke regarding the current weather pattern and the poor conditions of the fields.
---End of Public Comment---
Water Resources Program Manager Boerman responded to Council inquiries.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH CARRIED 4-0, (CARPENTER ABSENT) to
Introduce Ordinance No. 1631 (2016 Series) entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Section 13.07.030 of the San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code regarding restrictions on outdoor irrigation of public facility turf
with potable water.”
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BUSINESS ITEMS
15. SETTING THE STAGE: BACKGROUND MATERIALS FOR 2017-19 GOAL-
SETTING AND FINANCIAL PLAN PROCESS
Interim Finance Director Bradford introduced the General Plan Update; Assistant City
Manager Johnson presented Major City Goals, Public Works Director Grigsby, presented
Current and Long Term CIP and Community Development Director, Codron provided the
General Plan Update with the use of a PowerPoint presentation as well as responded to
Council inquires.
Public Comments:
None
---End of Public Comment---
Following discussion, the City Council received and filed the background materials for the
2017-19 Goal Setting and Financial Plan process, including the following:
1. Status of 2015-17 Goals and Objectives; and
2. Status of General Plan Implementation Programs; and
3. Status of Current Capital Improvement Plan Projects; and
4. Long-Term Capital Improvement Plan
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND LIAISON REPORTS
Written Council Liaison Reports were received from Council Member Ashbaugh and Mayor
Marx.
Council Member Ashbaugh reported out on City efforts to submit an application for State
Department of Water Resources (DWR) funding under the integrated Water Resources
Management process.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:12 p.m. Adjourn to a Special City Council Meeting to be held
on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 12:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, California for the purposes of certifying the results of the General Municipal Election of
November 8, 2016.
The Regular City Council Meeting of December 6, 2016 was previously cancelled.
Consequently, the next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, December 13,
2016 at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room and Council Chamber, 990 Palm
Street, San Luis Obispo, California.
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Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/2017
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Friday, December 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 Friday, December
9, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 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
City Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; Derek Johnson,
Assistant City Manager; and Carrie Gallagher, City Clerk; were present at Roll
Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated
in the minutes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Steven Martin, Paso Robles Mayor and Tom O’Malley, Atascadero Mayor, read a proclamation
presented to Mayor Marx on December 7, 2017 from the San Luis Obispo Council of
Governments (SLOCOG) and the San Luis Obispo Regional Transportation Authority
(SLORTA).
Adam Hill, San Luis Obispo County Supervisor, expressed gratitude to outgoing Mayor Marx
for her years of service to the community.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION - OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER JOHN ASHBAUGH
Mayor Marx presented a proclamation and artwork to outgoing Council Member John
Ashbaugh for his dedicated public service and commitment to the community as a Council
Member.
2. PROCLAMATION - OUTGOING VICE MAYOR DAN CARPENTER
Mayor Marx presented a proclamation and artwork to outgoing Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter
for his dedicated public service and commitment to the community as a Council Member.
3. PRESENTATION OF A CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO OUTGOING
VICE MAYOR DAN CARPENTER
Mayor Marx presented a Certificate of Recognition and token of appreciation to outgoing
Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter.
4. PROCLAMATION AND PRESENTATION - OUTGOING MAYOR JAN MARX
Vice Mayor Carpenter presented a proclamation artwork to outgoing Mayor Jan Marx for
her dedicated public service and commitment to the community as Mayor of the City of San
Luis Obispo.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, approve Consent Calendar Item 5.
5. RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 8, 2016
City Clerk Gallagher presented the report and responded to Council Inquiries.
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10756 (2016 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, reciting the fact of the General
Municipal Election held on November 8, 2016, declaring the results and such other matters
as provided by law.”
APPOINTMENTS
6. OATHS OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY-ELECTED MAYOR HEIDI HARMON AND
COUNCIL MEMBERS AARON GOMEZ AND ANDY PEASE
City Clerk Gallagher administered the Oath of Office for newly-elected Mayor Heidi
Harmon and Council Members Aaron Gomez and Andy Pease.
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7. VICE MAYOR APPOINTMENT FOR 2017
City Clerk Gallagher reviewed the contents of the Council Agenda Report.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER PEASE, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Council Member Dan Rivoire as
Vice Mayor to serve a one-year term commencing upon appointment.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:07 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled on
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room and
Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California.
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Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/2017
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