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Home My WebLink About10-04-2016 Joint PC/CC Minutes�- Council Minutes City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Tuesday, October 4, 2016 Regular Meeting of the City Council CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis CouOncil Heariispo n Room,ll was called located at 990to order on Palm Street, San Luys October 4, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. in theg 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 Members 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. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Stewart Jenkins spoke regarding the Rental Housing Inspection Ordinance. ---End of Public Comment --- CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9: No. of potential cases: One. 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, the local agency believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs. (Government Code § 54956.9 (e)(1)) Page 1 San Luis Obispo San Luis Obis o City Council Minutes of October 4 2Ulfi Pae 2 C. 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 Organization: International Association of Firefighters Local 3523 D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —EXISTING LITIGATION Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Govei iment Code § 54956.9; Name of case: San Luis Obispo Police Officers Association v. City of San Luis Obispo; State of California Public Employment Relations Hoard Case No. LA -C E -729-M E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One case. RECESSED AT 5:30 P.M. TO REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 4, 2016 TO BEGIN AT 6:00 P.M. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of October 4, 2016 Pa 7e 3 CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday, October 4, 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, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, and Mayor Jan Marx. Council Members 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter led the Pledge of Allegiance. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Dietrick stated that there was no reportable action for Closed Session Items A through E. INTRODUCTIONS 1. SHMA SCOTT - ASSOCIATE PLANNER AND STEVEN SHEATS - CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Community Development Director Codron introduced Shawna Scott as a new Associate Planner and Steven Sheats as a new Code Enforcement Officer. PRESENTATIONS 2. PRESENTATION BY PETER WILLIAMSON REPRESENTING SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS SLOCOG REGARDING PLEDGE TO MAKE A SMART COMMUTE CHOICE DURING RIDESHARE WEEK OCTOBER 3-7 2016 Peter Williamson representing; San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) provided a presentation regarding their pledge to make a smart commute choice during Rideshare Week, October 3-7, 2016. San Luis Obis o City Council Minutes of October 4 20 10 Pa e 4 3. PROCLAMATION - DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH Mayor Marx presented a Proclamation to Chantel Arnold, Julie Dodson, Kristina Mankins, Brittany Soto, Maureen Titus and Melanie Water, declaring October as "National Dental Hygiene Month." 4. PROCLAMATION - COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH Mayor Marx presented a Proclamation to Community Development Director Michael Codron, declaring October as "Community Planning Month." PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Dia Hurd, San Luis Obispo spoke regarding a lack of community outreach and noticing of City Council and Planning Commission agenda items. David Brodie, San Luis Obispo stated that Council regularly ignores Community Design Guideline recommendations provided to them by the different Advisory Bodies. Eric Meyer, San Luis Obispo mentioned Ridesliare Week, he noted that electric bikes are extremely popular and are currently not allo�n°cd on City busses; he asked that C minci l reconsider this restriction. Camille Small, San Luis Obispo stated her belief that the Architecture Review Commission's approval of a lighted flashy marquee sign does not fit the downtown area it is intended for. ---End of Public Comment --- CONSENT AGENDA ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar Items 5-6. 5. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate. 6. JENNIFER STREET SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT AWARD SPECIFICATION NO. 91185 CARRIED 5-0, to: Award a contract to Specialty Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,493,870 for the Jennifer Street Sewer Line Replacement Project, Specification No. 91185; and 2. Approve a transfer of $756,870 from Sewer Fund working capital to the project account. RECESSED AT 6:29 PM TO THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. San Luis Obis o City Council Minutes of October 4 2016 Pa e 5 JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Marx ROLL CALL: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Carlyn Christianson, Dan Rivoire, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, and Mayor Jan Marx Planning Commissioners Hemalata Dandekar, Daniel Knight, John Larson, and Chairperson Charles Stevenson ABSENT: Planning Commissioner Ronald Malak and Vice Chairperson John Fowler STUDY SESSION 7. DOWNTOWN CONCEPT PLAN UPDATE Community Development Director Codron and Associate Planner Gershow reviewed the contents of the report. Loreli Cappel of Michael Baker International, provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council and Planning Commission inquiries. Public Comment: Ken Schwartz, San Luis Obispo stated his belief that the voice of the people is buried and that the presentation provided tonight was not easily understood. David Brodie, San Luis Obispo speaking on behalf of Save our Downtown noted findings of an online survey and at recent workshops. Anne Wyatt, representing Bike SLO County noted her appreciation of the current plan, thanked the Council for their work and stated that Bike SLO County members feel "heard" by the Council. Eric Meyer, San Luis Obispo County Planning Commissioner speaking as a private citizen requested careful consideration for future planning for the last 20% of available building space in the City. Karen Kile, San Luis Obispo, Executive Director of the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art sliolce on change coming to the area and asked Council to listen to the voice of the people in regards to comments provided in recent workshops. Keith Gurnee, San Luis Obispo noted providing feedback to Council in writing, he stated liking many aspects of the proposed plan however added that he has many concerns. Kyle Wiens, San Luis Obispo resident and local business owner speaking on behalf of his employees noted the need for a parking structure on the North side of town. Paul Rys, San Luis Obispo spoke regarding the need to provide proper noticing to residents affected by proposed projects; he rejects the idea of channeling traffic. ---End of Public Comment--- San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of October 4 2016 Pa re 6 By consensus, the City Council and Planning Commission received the report and provided input to staff regarding the working draft of the Downtown Concept Plan and accompanying mobility diagrams. Mayor Marx called for a recess at 9:03 p.m. The City Council and Planning Commission returned to the dais at 9:18 p.m. 8. MISSION PLAZA A5SESSMENT AND MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT Senior Civil Engineer Guzman reviewed the contents of the report. City consultant's Debbie Rudd and Leif McKay with RRM Design provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council and Planning Commission inquiries. Public Comment: Ken Schwartz, San Luis Obispo stated his confusion of the process used by Council; noted that he asked that the progress be tied together with landscape in order to breed artistic efforts; wants an open space free of anything with wheels. David Brodie, San Luis Obispo spoke on behalf of Save Our Downtown; read a proposal that was included in the Council agenda packet; voiced the importance of the creek and asked for Council to not rush into a decision. Dominic Tartaglia, San Luis Obispo Executive Director of the Downtown District spoke regarding the significance of the amphitheater and its uses, he feels the Council needs to consider the implication these plans have on the future of the City. Keith Gurnee, San Luis Obispo felt the consultants provided a good range of choices for the public, he noted his involvement in the public input process. ---End of Public Comment --- By consensus, the City Council and Planning Commission received the report and provided input to staff to proceed with the development of a preferred plan using; elements from Concept Plans A and B and other sources. MAYOR MARX ADJOURNED THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PLANING COMMISSION MEETING AT 10:55 P.M. RECONVENE AT 10:56 P.M. TO THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER RIVOIRE, CARRIED 5-0 by consensus, to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of October 4, 2016 Page 7 STUDY SESSION 9. WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM CAPACITY CONSTRAINTS Utilities Director Mattingly and Utilities Wastewater Deputy Director Hix provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Public Comment: Paul Rys, San Luis Obispo believes in preventative maintenance, spoke on clogged sewer lines. Todd Katz, San Luis Obispo noted that much clarity is needed regarding this proposal; he mentioned additional services available to deal with roots intruding into sewer lines and believes that residents will not obtain permits if required. ---End of Public Comments --- By consensus, the City Council received and filed the Wastewater Collection System Capacity Constraints Report. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Written Council Liaison Reports were received from Council Member Christianson and Mayor Marx. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:17 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. Carrie Gatagher City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 12/13/2016