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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-2017 MinutesI'l 0Council Minutes City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Tuesday, February 7, 2017 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, February 7, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 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, 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. STUDY SESSION 1. STUDY SESSION REGARDING WATER AND SEWER CAPACITY AND CONNECTION FEES Utilities Director Mattingly, Utilities Project Manager Metz and Shawn Koorn of HDR Engineering Inc. provided an in-depth report with the use of a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions. Public Comments: Eric Veium, San Luis Obispo, noted that 60 % of residents are renters and they are the ones that are ultimately responsible for the impact fee for the development and not the owners. Sandra Rowley, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding lift station fees and questioned sewer capacity. ---End of Public Comment San Luis Obispo Page I San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of FebruaLy 7 2017 Pae 2 By Council consensus, staff received and filed the presentation on the development of a Water and Sewer Capacity and Connection Fee Study; staff will return at a future meeting to provide feedback on the direction provided by Council this evening. RECESSED AT 5:33 P.M TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2017 TO BEGIN AT 6:00 P.M. CALL. TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 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, 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 Aaron Gomez led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Don Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding globalism. Bill Ostrander, representing Integrity in Our Elections spoke in support of democracy vouchers. Sean Shealy, spoke in support for democracy vouchers. Dean Arrighi, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding the safety hazard of tree stumps near school zones. Bailey Dreschler, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding developments within the City and requested that staff hold an informal conversation with residents to discuss their concerns. Sandra Rowley, San Luis Obispo spoke regarding conversion of commercial to residential zones within the City. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of 1'ebruary 7, 2017 Page 3 Mike Latner, spoke in support of democracy vouchers. John Ashbaugh, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of democracy vouchers. Eric Veium, representing Integrity in Our Elections, spoke in support of democracy vouchers. Camille Small, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding the removal and replacement of trees within the City. Cheryl McLean, San Luis Obispo, requested video recording of all City meetings including Advisory Bodies. Mila Vuyovich-La Barre, San Luis Obispo spoke in support of democracy vouchers. ---End of Public Comment --- Council Member Pease requested consideration of adding video recording of all City meetings including Commission to a future agenda, request failed for a lack of consensus. Mayor Harmon inquired regarding previous findings by staff on the democracy voucher program study; Council Members Gomez and Pease showed support for the program; support for agandizing the item failed but decision was made to possibly consider the program and bring it back to Council in the future. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, CARRIED 5-0 to approve Consent Calendar Items 2 thru 4. ACTION: MOTION BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to approve Consent Calendar Item 5. 2. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES CARRIED 5-0, waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate. 3. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 13,201 CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Minutes of the City Council meeting of December 13, 2016 4. AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND REQUEST FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO (HASLO) AND TRANSITIONS MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (TMHA) TO DEVELOP BISHOP STREET STUDIOS. CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution No. 10770 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving an Affordable Housing Fund Award to the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo and Transitions Mental Health Association for Bishop Street Studios in the amount of $850,000" for the development of 34 affordable rental units. San Luis Obispo CitCouncil Minutes of February 7, 2017 Page 4 Public Comments: Mila Vuyovich-La Barre, San Luis Obispo, noted support for the Transition Mental Health Association project. ---End of Public Comment --- Item 5 pulled by Council Member Pease for separate discussion and consideration. 5. AVILA RANCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) FORMATION CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $54,825 with Economic Planning Systems (EPS) to assist the City with the financial analysis and related tasks necessary for the formation of a Communities Facilities District (CFD) for the Avila Ranch Project. Public Comments: Carolyn Smith, San Luis Obispo, requested item 5 be pulled for further discussion; she noted that buyers of Mello Roos projects are responsible for the additional expenses. Paul Rys, San Luis Obispo requested item 5 be pulled for further discussion. Mila Vuyovich — La Barre, requested item 5 be pulled for further discussion noting water and road concerns. End of Public Comment --- PUBLIC HEARINGS AND BUSINESS ITEMS 6. PUBLIC HEARING - REVIEW OF AN APPEAL (FILED BY LYDIA MOURENZA & RICHARD RACOUILLAT) OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION'S DECISION TO APPROVE A NEW FOUR-STORY MIXED-USE PROJECT THAT INCLUDES GROUND FLOOR COMM. ERCIALIRETAIL SPACE 27 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AND MECHANICAL PARKING LIFTS (22 CHORRO STREET) Council Member Pease noted a potential conflict of interest due to a prior working relationship with the project's architect, Arris Studios; she added that based on advice from the FPPC, she would recuse herself from this item and left the dais at 7:00 p.m. Council Members Christianson, Gomez and Vice Mayor Rivoire noted having no Ex Parte Communications. Mayor Harmon disclosed having a prior conversation with appellant Ms. Mourenza, which was not specific to this project, additionally she disclosed having a prior conversation with the developer many months ago. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of February 7, 2017 - Page 5 Community Development Director Codron and Associate Planner Cohen presented an in-depth staff report with the use of a Power Point presentation and respond to Council questions. Appellant Richard Racouillat, noted inadequate parking spaces as the basis of the appeal; he suggested this project will cause significant adverse impact to the neighborhood noting that the mechanical lift parking system will not alleviate the existing concerns. Applicant Lauren Rienz, stated that the project is a sustainable mixed-use project in an ideal location, he noted multiple conditions previously placed on the project by the ARC; he spoke regarding proposed bicycle parking, parking concessions, and low-income housing units consistent with the LUCE noting that all State and Federal rules were followed. Public Comments: David Brodie, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding the need for vehicles. Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding the history of mixed-use projects and the need for additional parking at this project. Odile Ayral, San Luis Obispo, noted insufficient parking at the project site and supports the appeal. David Hafemeister, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the appeal and for a mitigation to lessen the health and safety concerns; he noted insufficient parking. Allen Cooper, San Luis Obispo, noted support for the appeal and mitigations; he spoke regarding sight constraints. Mark Hoffinan, San Luis Obispo, noted support for the appeal due to insufficient parking. Jeff Herten, local business owner, noted support for the appeal due to insufficient parking. John E. Phillips, San Luis Obispo, noted support for the appeal due to insufficient parking and overcrowding in the area. Cheryl McLean, San Luis Obispo, noted support for the appeal. John Snetsinger, San Luis Obispo, noted support for the appeal due to impacted traffic and insufficient parking. Janet Pierucci, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the appeal, she suggested lowering the density by half of what is currently proposed. Elizabeth DeHaan, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the appeal noting impacted traffic in the area. John Ashbaugh, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the appeal noting parking, health, and safety impacts issues with the project. San Luis Obispo Ci1y Council Minutes of February 7 2017 Pae 6 Bob Mourenza, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the appeal noting neighborhood impacts. Pete Evans, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the appeal noting neighborhood impacts. Kerry Brown, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the appeal noting impacts on the neighborhood and insufficient parking. Dawn Ortiz Legg, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding the struggles for young professionals to find housing and supports the project and denial of the appeal. Dr. Richard J. Krej sa, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the appeal noting insufficient parking. Grant Robbins, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of approving the project and denial of the appeal. Tim Jouet, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the appeal. Camille Small, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the appeal, noting density and the LUCE. Mila Vulovich-La Barre, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the appeal noting public safety. Thom Jess, Architect for the project deferred his speaking time to Applicant Lauren Rienz. Applicant Lauren Rienz, spoke regarding the health and safety findings and added that this is a perfect location for mixed use project. ---End of Public Comment --- Council recessed at 8:34 p.m. and reconvened at 8:50 p.m., with all Council Members present except for Council Member Pease who remained rescued from this item. Council deliberation ensued; staff answered questions. ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, CARRIED 4-0-1 (PEASE RECUSED) to adopt a Resolution No. 10771 (2017 SERIES) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, denying an appeal (filed by Lydia Mourenza & Richard Racouillat) thereby approving the design of a new four-story mixed-use project that includes ground floor commercial/retail space, 27 residential units, and mechanical parking lifts, with a categorical exemption from environmental review, as represented in the City Council agenda report and attachments dated February 7, 2017 (22 Chorro Street, APPL-4278- 2016);" as amended. Section 2 of the Resolution was amended to read as follows: SECTION 2. Environmental Review. On October 18, 2016, per Cily Council Resolution No. 10749 (2016 Series), the project was determined to be statutorily exempt under Section 15195 and categorically exempt under Class 3Z, In -Fill San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of Februga 7 2017 Paize 7 Development Projects; Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption was filed on December 12, 2016 as Document No. 40-12122016-260 in the San Luis Obispo Clerk Recorder's Office. Design approval of the project does not change the project in a manner that would impact that previous determination. Council Member Pease returned to the Dais at 9:18 p.m. 7. ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT SINGLE AUDIT REPORT AND ANNUAL AUDIT OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS FOR 2015-16 Interim Finance Director Bradford, Accounting Manager Controller Pardo with assistance from CPA, Glenn presented an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions. Public Comments: None ---End of Public Comment --- ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PEASE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOMEZ, CARRIED 5-0 to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Single Audit Report, and annual audit of the Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2015-16. 8. AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND THE CITIES OF ARROYO GRANDE, ATASCADERO, GROVER BEACH, MORRO BAY, PASO ROBLES, AND PISMO BEACH TO JOINTLY FINANCE AND CONSTRUCT A REPLACEMENT ANIMAL SERVICES SHELTER Assistant City Manager Johnson and Administration Assistant Victoria Tonikian presented an in-depth staff report with the use of a Power Point presentation and responded to Council questions. Public Comments: None ---End of Public Comment --- ACTION: MOTION BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOMEZ, CARRIED 5-0 to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement in substantial conformance with the County of San Luis Obispo, and the Cities of Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, and Pismo Beach to jointly finance and construct the replacement of an animal services shelter. LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A written Council Liaison Report was received from Council Member Carlyn Christianson. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of February 7, 2017 Page 8 Vice Mayor Rivoire reported attending a recent SLOCOG meeting, he noted that the Board voted to support the legislative platform of the other Council of Governments and take a position in support of the two transportation bills that the City has already taken a position of support on and noted there being a substantial level of support of the actions at the State level. Mayor Harmon reported having met with the League of Women Voters, she noted discussion of an idea regarding a concierge type service at future City Council meetings in which a League representative would facilitate attendees with yellow speaker cards and pamphlets on civil discourse. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to a special city council meeting to be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., at the Veteran's Hall, 801 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, California, for the purposes of conducting a review of the rental housing inspection program. The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. Q.GL Carrie Gallagher City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 04/04/2017