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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-21-2017 Item 05 - Minutes of January 10, 2017 (Closed Session & Joint City Council & Citizens REvenue Enhancemetn Oversight Commission Special Meeting) and January 28, 2017 Community Forum San Luis Obispo Page 1 Tuesday, January 10, 2017 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, January, 10, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Harmon. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Carlyn Christianson, Aaron Gomez, Andy Pease, Vice Mayor Dan Rivoire, and Mayor Heidi Harmon. Council Members Absent: None City Staff Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; Derek Johnson, Assistant City Manager; Carrie Gallagher City Clerk, Monica Irons Human Resources Director, and Nickole Sutter Human Resources Analyst; were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Dietrick called for public comment. None ---End of Public Comment--- Packet Pg. 23 5 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of January 10, 2017 Page 2 CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 Agency Negotiators: Monica Irons, Katie Lichtig, Christine Dietrick, Nickole Sutter Represented Employee Organizations: None Unrepresented Employees: Unrepresented Management Employees Unrepresented Confidential Employees B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9; Name of case: Erik Baskin, et al. v. City of San Luis Obispo; United States District Court, Central District of California Case No. 2:16-cv-08876 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Following the Closed Session, City Attorney Dietrick stated that for Item A, no reportable action was taken and for Item B, Council authorized defense of the City in Baskin et al. v. City of San Luis Obispo, retention of Liebert, Cassidy, Whitmore, and authorized City Manager to allocate funding to support the litigation. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to a Special Joint City Council and Citizens’ Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission Meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., at the Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, California for the purposes of holding a Community Forum to discuss the 2017-19 Goal-Setting and Budget Process. The next Regular City Council Meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. ____________________________ Carrie Gallagher City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/2017 Packet Pg. 24 5 San Luis Obispo Page 1 Tuesday, January 10, 2017 Joint City Council and Citizens’ Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission (REOC) Special Meeting CALL TO ORDER A Joint City Council and Citizens’ Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission (REOC) Special Meeting was called to order on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ludwick Community Center, located at 864 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Harmon. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Carlyn Christianson, Aaron Gomez, Andy Pease, Vice Mayor Dan Rivoire, and Mayor Heidi Harmon. Commissioners Christopher Coates, Ken Kienow, Ken Tasseff, Vice Chair Jeri Carroll, and Chair Michael Multari 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 Council Member Andy Pease led the Pledge of Allegiance. WELCOME Mayor Harmon provided welcoming remarks and included that tonight’s meeting is a joint meeting with the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission as it is an opportunity to provide feedback on the use of the Local Revenue Measure and act as the Annual Citizen Oversight Meeting. Packet Pg. 25 5 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of January 10, 2017 Page 2 PROCESS, FISCAL OUTLOOK, CURRENT GOALS, LOCAL SALES TAX PRIORITIES Mayor Harmon called upon City Manager Katie Lichtig and Interim Finance Director Xenia Bradford to begin their presentation. APPROACH TO TONIGHT’S FORUM Mayor Harmon called upon Don Maruska, facilitator, to review the approach for tonight’s community forum. 2017-19 FINANCIAL PLAN COMMUNITY FORUM During the public comment period, members of the public provided input on the issues and goals that were priority to them. Public comments were grouped into the following categories: Housing Issues Kaila Anderson, spoke in support of making housing a priority and finding policy solutions for housing solutions. Ermina Karim, San Luis Obispo, Chamber of Commerce spoke in support of investing in transportation infrastructure to reduce the amount of time people spend in their cars. Ron Yukelson, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of affordable workforce housing; he noted the need for inclusionary zoning policy and mixed use development which includes housing. Donna Lewis, Avila Beach, spoke in support of long term affordability programs versus equity share programs in housing. Erik Justesen, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding a more diverse supply of housing to support affordable housing for local employees and requested additional funds for infrastructure. Scott Smith-Cooke, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of creative affordable housing solutions and home sharing programs, he provided information on Home Share SLO. Celeste Goyer, San Luis Obispo, supports creative options in housing including home sharing that doesn’t include new construction. Tim Waag, San Luis Obispo, Advocate for housing the homeless supports an increase in affordable workforce housing, he requested the removal of government restrictions on affordable housing stock to include tiny homes. Jabeth (Jay) Sachs, Oceano, supports an application process to prioritize affordable homes to those who have been living locally however he feels this may be a discriminatory process. Lee Gilford, Las Vegas, supports a lack of governmental interference to allow small homes to develop and reallocation of land for a place to locate new homes. Packet Pg. 26 5 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of January 10, 2017 Page 3 Marcia Alter, Arroyo Grande spoke regarding Home Share SLO as a partial solution for local housing needs, noting training offered to people to learn how to live with others. Phil Hurst, spoke regarding tiny homes as an alternative solution to the housing crisis. Enrique Ivers, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding the loss of tax revenue resulting in a need to attract new businesses and a new workforce; he noted the need for additional housing to accommodate a new workforce. Community Livability Gail Karacsony, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding the relocation of Bishop Peak parking access onto Patricia Street and requested that an environmental neighborhood impact study be done to consider alternate locations. Allan Cooper, San Luis Obispo, representing Save our Downtown, spoke in support of an update to the zoning code regulations. Jeanne Kinney, spoke regarding a need for a zoning code update Russ Brown, San Luis Obispo, Save our Downtown, spoke regarding a need for a zoning code update. Leslie Halls, spoke regarding the housing market and supports the overturn of the Rental Housing Ordinance. David Brodie, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of a zoning code regulation update. Sandra Rowley, San Luis Obispo, speaking on behalf of Residents for Quality Neighborhoods, supports neighborhood wellness, spoke regarding late night noise and crime. Warren Fox, San Luis Obispo spoke regarding a lack of lighting on the Cal Poly campus and the need for a fair party registration policy. Cheryl McLean, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of a small town feel in the area by making changes to the zoning code regulations. Camille Small, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of neighborhood wellness and providing adequate water to the existing residents before adding additional residents. Downtown Livability Dominic Tartaglia, San Luis Obispo representing the Downtown Association requested consideration of a City grant to be matched by contributions from the Downtown Association to be used to conduct a feasibility study and implementation of an assessment district to fund and enhance services in the downtown. James Lopes, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding the need for public safety improvements noting support for a zoning ordinance change to lower the height limit in the downtown area, an urban Packet Pg. 27 5 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of January 10, 2017 Page 4 design plan, adoption of urban design guidelines, a pedestrian plan as well as a creek master plan. Kevin Harris, San Luis Obispo, speaking on behalf of Downtown Little Theater Board, spoke in support of the Mission Plaza Master Plan and Cultural Center. Wendy George, Morro Bay, spoke regarding tourism and noted support for the implementation of a revised Mission Plaza Plan including a $250.000 per year contribution over the next 2 years for a new museum of art building. Dave Hacker, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding the S. Broad Street plan and in support of left turns and the implementation of pedestrian crossings. Tom Brajkovich, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of less density in the Downtown area; he voiced a need for a zoning code update, requested more parking garages and less in lieu of fees, as well as additional parks, and open space area. Historic Preservation Pierre Rademaker, speaking on behalf of Friends of the La Loma Adobe, spoke in support of Historic Preservation surrounding adobes. Bob Vessely, speaking on behalf of Friends of the La Loma Adobe, noted a need for cultural resources and spoke regarding a plan to restore adobes. James Papp, Jack House Docents and Cultural Heritage Committee Member, spoke in support of using what the City has in smarter ways, he requested a new global historic structure survey. Eva Ulz, San Luis Obispo, representing the History Center, noted support for historic preservation and cultural districts. Community Livability - Climate Action/Renewable Energy Grant Helete, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding an urgent the need for a climate action plan. Bill Bradlee, ECOSLO, voiced support for a climate coordinator and use of the 2012 Climate Action Plan as a starting point. Eric Veium, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding renewable energy and the need to support the current climate action ad hoc working group to form an official advisory body and join Central Coast Power. Savanna Cooper, Grover Beach, spoke in support of implantation of roof top solar and additional electric car charging stations downtown. Infrastructure - Bicycles and Transportation Lea Brooks, San Luis Obispo, representing Bike SLO County, spoke in support of Vision Zero and Multi Modal Transportation. Packet Pg. 28 5 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of January 10, 2017 Page 5 Chenin Otto, San Luis Obispo, representing Bike SLO County, spoke in support of a railroad safety trail feasibility study from Pepper Street to the train station. Jonathan Roberts, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding safe bike routes to local schools. Melanie Mills, spoke regarding a need for a feasibility study for a protected bikeway on Madonna Road and a safe ped-way crossing of Highway 101. Jim Woolf, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of major infrastructure improvements and an end to reliance on cars. Karen Aydelott, San Luis Obispo, representing Bike SLO County, spoke in support of a need to complete the trail from Los Osos Valley Rd to the County connector trail. Heather Matteson, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of a community choice aggregation plan. Donette Dunaway, San Luis Obispo spoke in support of access to open space and extended nighttime use of mountain bike and hiking trails. Trevor Peterson, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of providing bike access on Broad Street. Will King, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of volunteer trail workers and requested the need for park ranger service funding. Infrastructure - Funding and Support Ryan Caldwell, representing SLO Chamber of Commerce supports creative funding strategy’s in regards to infrastructure as well as the need for the paying down of unfunded liabilities and address escalating costs. Brad Brechwald, San Luis Obispo, supports transportation funding through grants. Mary Gardner, Los Osos, supports funding for transportation infrastructure through grant funding, Measure G revenues, and funding available through private developers. Robert DeGraff, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding traffic safety and the need for traffic signals. Dan Kallal, spoke in support of the Broad St. Corridor Plan. Sarah Flickinger, San Luis Obispo, representing Los Verdes Park 1 & 2 HOA, spoke regarding funding for a LOVR bypass project. Infrastructure - Neighborhood Lighting Jana Colombini, San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Student Body President, spoke regarding the need for increased neighborhood lighting, and suggested the use of motion detectors. Archie Mitchel, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding the need for increased street lighting. Packet Pg. 29 5 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of January 10, 2017 Page 6 Riley Nilsen, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding the need for increased lighting. Brett Raffish, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding the need for increased lighting. Anthony Haddad, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding the need for increased lighting. Culture and Recreation John Rolph, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the Performing Arts Center. John Ashbaugh, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of public art and the need for a cultural district to be located downtown. James Duenow, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding unfunded retirement liabilities Tim Townley, spoke in support of the Damon Garcia fields and year round maintenance. Kelly McNeil, Nipomo, supports of an update to the Parks Element and Master Plan; in addition, she noted a need for an indoor roller rink. Parks and Recreation - Updates and Upgrades Heather Billling, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding the need for a Park and Recreation element update through grant funding. Steve Davis, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of a Parks and Recreation element update. Scott Cleere, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding the need for lighting at Sinsheimer tennis courts. Reggie Greenwood, spoke regarding a need for a night lighted practice facility and installation of turf fields at Damon Garcia. Park and Recreation – Pickle Ball Bobbi Binder, President of the SLO Pickle Ball Club, spoke in support of Pickle Ball expansion. Environmental Health - Open Space B.K. Richard, San Luis Obispo, representing Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County, spoke in support of the need for open space. Connor Culhane, Atascadero, spoke in support of open space and mountain bike trails. Carolyn Huddleston, Templeton, spoke in support of open space. Erik Rutherford, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of open space through the addition of park rangers. Packet Pg. 30 5 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of January 10, 2017 Page 7 William (Bill) Waycott, San Luis Obispo, noted Council responsibility to protect rare local California plants. Laguna Lake John Smigecsa, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of Laguna Lake restoration. John Wakeman, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of Laguna Lake restoration. Jonathan Lindenthaler, spoke regarding the need for Laguna Lake dredging. Arnold Ruiz, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of Laguna Lake restoration and requested a canal be built for fish habitat. Environmental Health - Water issues Mila Vujovich La Barre, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding water issues and in support of quality water for all current and future residents. Janine Rands, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of water bottle and Styrofoam use reduction. Sherri Danoff, Avila, representing Protect Scenic 101, spoke regarding the need to eliminate billboards. Fiscal Health - General Vivian Hanover, spoke regarding economic development including job and housing issues. Ron Tilley, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the need for workforce housing. Annie Malak, San Luis Obispo, noted concern for unfunded pension liabilities. Kayne Randolph, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of self-funding in the case that Federal funding is no longer available. Bill Ostrander, supports publicly funded elections. Random Topics Jim Aaron, San Luis Obispo, supports a more robust water conservation effort. Coco Herda, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support for mental health issues. Brett Strickland, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding unfunded pension obligations. PARTICIPANTS VOTE ON TOP PRIORITIES WITH DOTS All attending participants were provided with an opportunity to “cast their vote” by applying green sticker dots to posters for their five top priorities for general fund expenditures and five Packet Pg. 31 5 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of January 10, 2017 Page 8 yellow dots to their top priority for Measure G expenditures. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. __________________________ Carrie Gallagher City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/2017 Packet Pg. 32 5 San Luis Obispo Page 1 Saturday, January 28, 2017 Special Meeting of the City Council CALL TO ORDER A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the City/County Library Community Room located at 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Harmon. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Carlyn Christianson, Aaron Gomez, Andy Pease, Vice Mayor Dan Rivoire, and Mayor Heidi Harmon. 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. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Carlyn Christianson led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2017-19 FINANCIAL PLAN COMMUNITY FORUM WELCOME Mayor Harmon announced that all Council Members were in attendance, she welcomed members in the audience and introduced facilitator, Don Maruska. OVERVIEW: PURPOSE, PROCESS & GUIDELINES Don Maruska explained the interactive process with Council Members for this workshop, and facilitated the process throughout the course of the workshop. Packet Pg. 33 5 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of January 28, 2017 Page 2 BY CATEGORY, DISCUSS RELATIONSHIP OF GOALS TO CURRENT ACTIVITIES, FORMULATE AND SELECT CANDIDATE GOALS Facilitator Maruska then proceeded through each of the individual categories and crafted Council goals. Discussion ensued during which staff responded to questions and the Council formulated candidate City goals by category and discussed the relationship of goals to current activities. Council recessed for a break at 10:20 a.m. and reconvened at 10:32 a.m., with all Council Members present. Discussion and review of the individual goals by category continued. PUBLIC COMMENTS Facilitator Maruska opened the public hearing. During the public comment period, 3 members of the public provided input on the issues and goals that were of priority to them. John Smigreski, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding a great City plan and encouraged Council to fund the restoration of Laguna Lake. John Belsher, San Luis Obispo, noted Zoning and Planning concerns; he spoke in support of housing as a major City goal. Sarah Flickinger, San Luis Obispo, requested that Council consider the views of all residents’ and noted the importance of quality outreach and inclusiveness. ---End of Public Comment--- Council recessed for lunch at 12:22 p.m. and reconvened at 1:20 p.m., with all Council Members present. DISCUSS AND CLARIFY THE GOALS, EACH MEMBER PREPARES A WRITTEN BALLOT RANKING THE GOALS Council recessed for a break from 1:40 p.m. and reconvened at 2:05 p.m., with all Council Members present. Staff returned after the recess with the following tabulation of the ranking: Packet Pg. 34 5 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of January 28, 2017 Page 3 REVIEW AND IDENTIFY MAJOR CITY GOALS 2017-19 Financial Plan COUNCIL GOAL-SETTING PRIORITIES Goal Statement Mayor Harmon Council Members Rivoire Christianson Gomez Pease Total Average MAJOR CITY GOALS Housing Facilitate increased production of all housing types designed to be economically accessible to the area workforce and low and very low-income residents, through increased density and proximity to transportation corridors in alignment with the Climate Action Plan. (e.g. zoning related to Measure G) 4 3 4 4 5 20 4.0 Multi-Modal Transportation Prioritize implementation of the Bicycle Master Plan, pedestrian safety, and the Short-Range Transit Plan. (Measure G) 4 4 3 3 4 18 3.6 Climate Action Implement Climate Action Plan, assess requirements to achieve a “net-zero carbon City” target, and implement cost-effective measures, including implementation of a Sustainability Coordinator and formation of a Green Team. (determine if tangible Measure G items) 5 3 4 4 2 18 3.6 Fiscal Sustainability and Responsibility Continue to implement the City’s Fiscal Responsibility Philosophy with a focus on economic development and responsiveness, unfunded liabilities, and infrastructure financing. (parts are related to Measure G, evaluate further) 4 4 4 4 2 18 3.6 OTHER IMPORTANT OBJECTIVE Downtown Vitality Continue to improve safety, infrastructure investment, and maintenance in the Downtown and support Downtown Association’s proposal to consider a Downtown improvement district. 2 3 3 3 2 13 2.6 Packet Pg. 35 5 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of January 28, 2017 Page 4 NOT PRIORITIZED Parks and Recreation Update Parks and Recreation Element and propose future improvements of trails and facilities consistent with the updated element. 2 2 2 1 3 10 2.0 Laguna Lake Restoration Continue implementation of the Laguna Lake Reserve Conservation Plan contingent upon support for the collaborative financing plan. 0 2 1 2 3 8 1.6 TOTAL 21 21 21 21 21 105 5 = Most important, highest priority for City to achieve over the next two years. 4 = Very important goal to achieve. 3 = Important goal to achieve. 2 = Address if resources are available. 1 = Defer to 2019-21 for consideration. 0 = Not a priority goal. No shading = Major City Goal Light shading = Other Important Objective Dark shading = Not prioritized Italics & Underline indicates possible Measure G funding applicability ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, CARRIED 5-0 to adopt the Housing, Multi-Modal Transportation, Climate Action and Fiscal Sustainability and Responsibility as the Major City Goals and as other important objectives; Downtown Vitality. Major City Goals Housing: Facilitate increased production of all housing types designed to be economically accessible to the area workforce and low and very low-income residents, through increased density and proximity to transportation corridors in alignment with the Climate Action Plan. TOTAL POINTS: 20 AVERAGE POINTS: 4.0 Multi - Modal Transportation: Prioritize implementation of the Bicycle Master Plan, pedestrian safety, and the Short-Range Transit Plan. TOTAL POINTS: 18 AVERAGE POINTS: 3.6 Climate Action: Implement Climate Action Plan, assess requirements to achieve a “net-zero carbon City” target, and implement cost-effective measures, including implementation of a Sustainability Coordinator and formation of a Green Team. TOTAL POINTS:18 AVERAGE POINTS: 3.6 Packet Pg. 36 5 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of January 28, 2017 Page 5 Fiscal Sustainability and Responsibility: Continue to implement the City’s Fiscal Responsibility Philosophy with a focus on economic development and responsiveness, unfunded liabilities, and infrastructure financing. TOTAL POINTS:18 AVERAGE POINTS: 3.6 Other Important Objectives Downtown Vitality: Continue to improve safety, infrastructure investment, and maintenance in the Downtown and support Downtown Association’s proposal to consider a Downtown improvement district. TOTAL POINTS:13 AVERAGE POINTS: 2.6 Not Prioritized Parks and Recreation: Update Parks and Recreation Element and propose future improvements of trails and facilities consistent with the updated element. TOTAL POINTS:10 AVERAGE POINTS: 2.0 Laguna Lake Restoration: Continue implementation of the Laguna Lake Reserve Conservation Plan contingent upon support for the collaborative financing plan. TOTAL POINTS: 8 AVERAGE POINTS: 1.6 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 2:52 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. __________________________ Carrie Gallagher City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/2017 Packet Pg. 37 5 Page intentionally left blank. Packet Pg. 38 5