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Tuesday, May 16, 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, May
16, 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, 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
Vice Mayor Dan Rivoire led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION
1. NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES WEEK
Mayor Harmon provided a presentation to Daryl Grigsby, Public Works Director, and Carrie
Mattingly, Utilities Director, declaring May 21-27, 2017 as "National Public Works and
Utilities Week."
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
David Brodie
Don Hedrick
Kit Gould
James Lopes
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Mila Vujovich–Le Barre
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CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER PEASE, CARRIED 5-0 to approve Consent Calendar Items 2 thru 4 and 6
thru 8.
Council Member Pease pulled item 5 for separate consideration.
Council Member Pease noted her recusal from discussion on item 5 due to a working
relationship with the project architect and left the dais at 6:36 p.m.
ACTION: MOTION BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4-0 (PEASE RECUSED) to approve Consent Calendar Item 5.
Council Member Pease returned to the dais at 6:44 p.m.
2. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
3. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF MARCH 21, 2017 AND
APRIL 10, 2017
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Minutes of the City Council meeting of March 21, 2017 and
April 10, 2017.
4. RAILROAD DISTRICT SIDEWALK ENGINEERING STANDARD
MODIFICATION
CARRIED 5-0, to
1. Approve modifications to the Railroad District Sidewalk Engineering Standard 4150; and
2. Approve a new Railroad District Tree Well Engineering Standard 8135.
5. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO DEVFLOPMENT AGREEMENT
DISCUSSIONS WITH AVILA RANCH, LLC
*Item 5 pulled by Council Member Pease for separate consideration.
CARRIED 4-0 (PEASE RECUSED), to
1. Authorize staff to initiate discussions with Avila Ranch, LLC for a Development
Agreement; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Third Party Reimbursement
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Agreement with Avila Ranch, LLC, as necessary, requiring Avila Ranch, LLC to
reimburse the City for the costs of any outside legal or technical consultants the City may
require to assist with the negotiation or review of the Avila Ranch application for a
Development Agreement.
Public Comments:
Mila Vujovich-Le Barre
David Brodie
Sarah Flickinger
Paul Rys
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6. AUTHORIZE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PEMS), SPECIFICATION NO. 91495
CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the City Manager to enter into contract with PassportParking,
Inc. for the Parking Enforcement Management System (PEMS), Specification No. 91495,
for a five-year period.
7. AUTHORIZE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PARKING ACESS AND
REVENUE CONTROL SYSTEM (PARCS), SPECIFICATION NO 91545
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Parking Access and Revenue
Control System (PARCS), Specification No. 91545; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the successful bidder within
authorized project budget, and
3. Authorize the City Attorney to approve modifications to the form of the contract with the
successful bidder.
8. FRIENDS OF LA LOMA ADOME MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San
Luis Obispo and the Friends of La Loma Adobe for preliminary evaluation and restoration
activities.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND BUSINESS ITEMS
9. PUBLIC HEARING – ESTABLIGHMENT OF PRIVATE SEWER LATERAL
ORDINANCE FOR INFLOW AND INFILTRATION REDUCTION
Utilities Director Mattingly, Utilities Deputy Director Hix, and Utilities Project Manager
Metz provided an in-depth staff report with the help of a Power Point presentation and
responded to Council questions.
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Public Comments:
Steve Delmartini
Bob Mourenza
Sandra Rowley
Paul Rys
Graham Updegrove
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ACTION: MOTION BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to not Introduce Ordinance No. 1635 and
continue item to a date uncertain to:
Consider introduction of Ordinance No. 1635 (2017 Series) entitled “An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Chapter 13.08 of the San
Luis Obispo Municipal Code creating a Sewer Lateral Inspection and Replacement
Program” related to maintenance, inspection, repair, and replacement of private sewer
laterals and determining the ordinance modifications are exempt from environmental review
pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
Item continued to a date uncertain.
10. NATURAL RESOURCES ROUNDTABLE VISION PLAN
Assistant City Manager Johnson and Natural Resources Manager Hill provided an in-depth
staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
Bill Waycott
Greg Bettencourt
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ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOMEZ, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to as recommended by the Natural Resources
Roundtable, adopt Resolution No. 10795 (2017 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving “Saving Special Places
Forever a Vision Plan to Complete and Sustain the San Luis Obispo Greenbelt.”
RECESS
Council recessed at 8:05 p.m. and reconvened at 8:17 p.m., with all Council Members present.
11. PUBLIC HEARING – FORMATION OF A GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY
AGENCY
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Utilities Director Carrie Mattingly and Utilities Deputy Director Aaron Floyd provided an
in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
Don Hedrick
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ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PEASE, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to:
1. Rescind all prior approvals and appointments associated with the formation of a
Groundwater Sustainability Agency from the March 7, 2017 City Council meeting; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10796 (2017 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California authorizing the City of San Luis Obispo to
become a Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the San Luis Obispo Valley
Groundwater Basin for the area that lies beneath and within the jurisdictional boundaries
of the City of San Luis Obispo”; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve use of up to $200,000 of water fund working
capital for expenditures related to the formation and administration of a groundwater
sustainability agency and the development of a groundwater sustainability plan; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a letter to the California Department of Water
Resources notifying them of the City’s decision to become a Groundwater Sustainability
Agency as required by Water Code § 10723.8; and
5. Authorize the City’s Utilities Director to perform any acts necessary under the
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act in order to effectuate the purposes and acts
authorized herein; and
6. Once formed, appoint Council Member Pease and the Utilities Director as an alternative
representative to serve on the to the Groundwater Sustainability Commission
12. CALL FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION AND TAKE OTHER RELATED ACTIONS TO
SUBMIT TO THE VOTERS ‘”AN INITIATIVE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 15.10 OF
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED “RENTAL HOUSING
INSPECTION” AND TO ADOPT NEW CHAPTER 15.10 ENTITLED “NON-
DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING’”
City Clerk Gallagher provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
Stew Jenkins
Kevin Rice
Paul Rys
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ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER PEASE, CARRIED 5-0 to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10797 (2017 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a
Special All Mailed Ballot Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2017,
for the submission of a proposed ordinance and requesting the Board of Supervisors to
render services relating to the conduct of the election.” As amended to read:
Shall an ordinance be adopted to replace former
Chapter 15.10 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal
Code, entitled “Rental Housing Inspection”
(repealed by City Council Ordinance 1632, effective
April 20, 2017), with new Chapter 15.10 to be
entitled “Non-Discrimination in Housing”?
YES
NO
ACTION: MOTION BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to:
2. Provide direction regarding the City Council’s argument against the initiative;
as amended to appoint an Ad-Hoc Committee consisting of Council Members
Christianson and Gomez to prepare and submit argument against the measure and
rebuttal if warranted and that the entire Council meet to review and sign the argument on
May 30th at a time to be determined.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 10798 (2017 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, setting priorities for filing written arguments
regarding a City measure and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial
analysis.” amended to read: Carlyn Christianson (Council Member Against)
Aaron Gomez (Council Member Against)
4. Consider a resolution (Recommendation 3) appointing an ad-hoc subcommittee
consisting of two of its members to prepare and submit an argument against the measure
and rebuttal argument, if warranted;
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER PEASE CARRIED 5-0 to:
5. Appropriate funds from the undesignated General Fund Reserve up to $160,000, for
assistance from the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder to conduct this special
election.
Council Member Christianson noted approval to direct the City Attorney to prepare an
impartial analysis as stated which was previously moved and adopted in Resolution No.
10798.
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13. DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Assistant City Manager Johnson provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council
questions.
Public Comments:
David Brodie
Cheryl McLean
Don Hedrick
Kevin Rice
Stew Jenkins
Nicholas DePaoli
Paul Rys
---End of Public Comment---
City Manager Lichtig clarified Council direction to update to Council Policy and Procedure
Manual to include a 30-minute limitation on public comment for items not on the agenda and to
carry over any remaining speaker time to the end of the meeting; she noted a need to update the
current Public Speaker Card to reflect this change as well as a need to stay flexible and adjust the
limitations on a need be basis.
By consensus, Council provided the following direction to staff to bring back an agenda item
regarding a time limit change to the Council Policy and Procedure Manual regarding public
comment on items not on the agenda.
14. APPOINTED OFFICIALS’ COMPENSATION
Human Resources Director Irons and Human Resources Analyst Sutter provided an in-depth
staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
Don Hedrick
---End of Public Comment---
ACTION: MOTION BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER GOMEZ, CARRIED 5-0 to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10799 (2017 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending a contract of employment for City
Attorney”; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the City Attorney’s contract of
employment which includes the right for City Attorney to cash out three weeks of
accrued vacation at the end of every fiscal year
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND LIAISON REPORTS
Mayor Harmon reported attending multiple events at Cal Poly including the Frost Gift Lunch,
visited the Honor Society, attended the service awards and judged the Greek’s lip syncing
contest which raised thousands of dollars for Jacks Helping Hands, she reported on attending the
Business Symposium of Local Energy in Long Beach, she went on a ride along with the SLOFD
and attended Coffee with a Cop and encouraged public to attend future events.
Council Member Pease reported attending the Student Community Liaison Committee and
praised students for their volunteerism efforts.
Vice Mayor Rivoire reminded the public of Bike Week and noted some local events being held
to encourage participation.
Council Member Gomez reported attending the Energy Symposium in Long Beach and the 1st
quarterly U-40 event which topic was centered around housing.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9; Name of case: Friends of
71 Palomar v. City Council of San Luis Obispo, et al.; San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case
No. 17CV-0259
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
---End of Public Comment---
RECESS
Council recessed at 10:20 p.m. to the Council Hearing Room at 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, California 93401 to hear the Closed Session item.
Assistant City Manager Johnson recused himself.
Council Member Pease recused herself.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
RIVOIRE, CARRIED 4-0 (PEASE RECUSED) to: give authority to City Attorney to defend
writ action and hire outside Council Jarvis, Fay, Doporto and Gibson; to execute a legal service
agreement in an amount to cover defense costs, and to enter into a reimbursement agreement
with the developer for defense costs.
Closed Session adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. to a Special Meeting to be held on Thursday, June 1, 2017
at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, to hold a
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preliminary budget workshop. The next Regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,
June 6, 2017 at 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
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Thursday, June 1, 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 Thursday, June,
1, 2017 at 5:00 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, 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.
BUSINESS ITEM/BUDGET WORKSHOP
1. PRELIMINARY 2017-19 FINANCIAL PLAN
City Manager Lichtig, Interim Finance Director Bradford, and Contract Budget Manager
Courtney Steck provided an in-depth staff report with the use of a Power Point presentation
and responded to Council questions.
Discussion involved:
Expenses and Reserves
Department Level Operating Expenses
City Administration
Finance Department
Human Resources
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Public Works
Utilities
Director of Public Works Daryl Grigsby provided a report on the development of the Plan; he
discussed changes that staff had made to the Plan as directed by Council at the April 18 City
Council Meeting. These changes included the addition of the Safe Routes to School Foothill
Crossing, Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard and Laguna Lake Dredging. He noted additional
changes to the Plan since last presented to Council. These will include, Neighborhood Traffic
Management, Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing in addition to Mission Plaza Restroom.
Interim Finance Director Bradford restated staff’s recommendations to include:
1. Provide direction on General Fund Operating Program; and
2. Provide direction on Capital Improvement Program.
Public Comments:
Eric Meyer
Lea Brooks
Harry Busselen
John Ashbaugh
Jamie Lopes
Lydia Mourenza
Rick Racouillat
Sandra Rowley
Kit Gould
Kathie Walker
Angela Soll
Cheryl McLean
---End of Public Comment---
City Manager Lichtig summarized Council consensus to take the Park and Rec Element funds
from the $900,000 and leave the remaining money for the park, to continue to fund the Safe
Routes to School and the Broad Street Bike Boulevard, she noted a desire to put some greater
clarity in pursuing a particular site in collaboration with the Safe Routes to School, and that there
be some type of articulation to pursue a time frame for a park in the North Broad Street.
Discussion ensued regarding clarity on SB1 funding.
RECESS
Council recessed at 7:25 p.m. and reconvened at 7:45 p.m., with all Council Members
present.
City Manager Lichtig further summed up staffs understanding of Council direction.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND LIAISON REPORTS
Mayor Harmon reported attending an all-day public speaking workshop in San Francisco.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. to the next Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday,
June 6, 2017 at 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
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Tuesday, June 20, 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, June
20, 2017 at 5:30 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, Vice Mayor Dan Rivoire,
and Mayor Heidi Harmon.
Council Members
Absent: Andy Pease
City Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; Michael Codron,
Community Development Director; and Heather Goodwin, Deputy City Clerk;
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
None.
---End of Public Comment---
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9 Name of case:
Friends of 71 Palomar v. City Council of San Luis Obispo, et al.; San Luis Obispo Superior
Court Case No. 17CV-0259
ADJOURN TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2017 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, June
20, 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, 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 Heather Goodwin, Deputy 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 Rivoire 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; she
noted that Council Member Pease was recused from this item.
PRESENTATIONS
1. POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMENDATIONS/AWARD PINNING
Police Chief Cantrell provided a presentation recognizing Officer Sisemore for his
Lifesaving actions and Christine Flock for her contribution to public safety.
2. PROCLAMATION - SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART
Mayor Harmon provided a presentation of a proclamation to Karen Kile, Executive Director,
representing the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, recognizing how an investment in the San
Luis Obispo Museum of Art’s distinctive new home will ensure that a revitalized Museum of
Art can continue to have a significant and lasting impact on this City’s excellent cultural and
economic well-being, now and for future generations.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Rigo Diaz
Frank Brown
Donald Hedrick
Rachel Kovesdi
John Ashbaugh
Jonathan Roberts
---End of Public Comment---
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER PEASE, CARRIED 5-0 to approve Consent Calendar Items 3 thru 8 and
items 10 thru 12.
By Council consensus, the agenda was reordered to enable Item 9 to be considered after Item 13
-Public Hearing – Adoption of 2017-19 Financial Plan and 2017-18 Budget.
3. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
4. MINUTES OF MARCH 28, 2017
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Minutes of the City Council meeting of March 28, 2017.
5. REVISED 2016 WATER RESOURCES STATUS
CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the revised 2016 Water Resources Status Report.
6. RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE DELEGATION OF INVESTMENT
AUTHORITY TO THE CITY TREASURER THROUGH THE 2017-18 FISCAL
YEAR
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10809 (2017 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, extending the delegation of
Investment Authority to the City Treasurer through the 2017-18 Fiscal Year.”
7. APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 2928, 1321 OSOS STREET (TR 96-
13)
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10810 (2017 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the final map for Tract
2928 (1321 Osos Street, TR 96-13)” authorizing the Mayor to execute a Subdivision
Agreement, and authorizing the Public Works Director to accept the subdivision improvements
and release the securities.
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8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PETSAFE® BARK FOR YOUR PARK™ GRANT
PROGRAM APPLICATION
Public Comment
John McKenzie
---End of Public Comment---
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No 10811 (2017 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing the Parks and Recreation Director, or
their designee, to execute and fulfill any related PetSafe® Bark for Your Park™ grant
applications, certifications, assurances, forms, agreements, and associated documents on
behalf of the City,” for a grant total amount not to exceed $25,000 for the design and
construction of a new PetSafe® dog park within City limits, and
2. Authorize the City Manager to take necessary action to include the project in the
budget and Capital Improvement Program upon grant award.
9. APPROVAL OF A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH AMBIENT
COMMUNITIES FOR OFFSITE AND OVERSIZED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH ORCUTT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS
Item 9 pulled by Council Member Christianson for further discussion and consideration; by
general consensus of the Council, this item was reordered and to be heard immediately
following Item 13 - Public Hearing – Adoption of 2017-19 Financial Plan and 2017-18
Budget.
Public Comment
Shawn Reed, Orcutt Area Specific Plan (OASP) Partner
---End of Public Comment---
10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY’S COLLECTION OF FIRE AND
LIFE SAFETY INSPECTION FEES
CARRIED 5-0, to Adopt Resolution No. 10813 (2017 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing the San Luis Obispo
County Auditor to collect fees for 2017-18 fire and life safety inspections of multi-dwelling
properties containing three or more dwelling units on the secured property tax roll pursuant
to California Government Code Section 54988, et seq.
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11. MONTEREY/OSOS TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION, SPECIFICATION NO.
91377
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for the “Monterey/Osos Traffic Signal Installation
Project, Specification No. 91377,” and authorize staff to advertise for construction bids; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to award a contract if the total of the bid plus contingency is
within the available project at time of award; and
3. Approve the transfer of $191,000 from various Public Works Transportation accounts to
the Monterey/Osos Traffic Signal Installation Project account.
12. APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR 2017-18
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10814 (2017 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, adopting the appropriations limit
for 2017-18” for the City of San Luis Obispo.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS AND BUSINESS ITEMS
13. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF 2017-19 FINANCIAL PLAN AND 2017-18
BUDGET
City Manager Lichtig and Interim Finance Director Bradford provided an in-depth staff
report with the use of a Power Point presentation and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
Cory Jones
Lea Brooks
---End of Public Comment---
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, CARRIED 5-0 to adopt Resolution No. 10815 (2017 Series)
entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California,
approving the 2017-19 Financial Plan and 2017-18 Budget” amended to include in the 2017-
19 Financial Plan as follows:
1. Amend the Major City Goals Work Program to eliminate the Citizen Task Force on pg.
C1-37 of the Financial Plan; include where appropriate as separate item or as
amendment to the existing work program number 2 on pg C1-38 of the Financial Plan
other options to engage the community to achieve those goals including the following:
create a speakers’ bureau, establish a repository of information available to the public,
and/or hold community meetings/workshops.
2. Amend the Major City Goals Work Program to include a new section 13 to implement
strategies to reduce plastic water bottles consumption at City facilities and implement
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CONSENT CALENDAR – REORDER OF AGENDA
9. APPROVAL OF A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH AMBIENT
COMMUNITIES FOR OFFSITE AND OVERSIZED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH ORCUTT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS
This item was reordered from the Consent Calendar by general consensus of the Council.
Public Comment
Shawn Reed, Orcutt Area Specific Plan (OASP) Partner
---End of Public Comment---
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER GOMEZ, CARRIED 5-0 to approve Consent Calendar Item 9.
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10812 (2017 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving a Reimbursement Agreement with
Ambient Communities for offsite and oversized public improvements associated with
Orcutt Area Specific Plan development projects” and;
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute said Agreement, and authorize the Public Works Director
to implement said Agreement.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS AND BUSINESS ITEMS
14. PUBLIC HEARING - TAX AND EQUITY FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT
(TEFRA) HEARING REGARDING THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO ISSUANCE OF A TAX-EXEMPT DEBT OBLIGATION TO FINANCE
THE REHABILITATION BOND OF 55 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AT 1092
ORCUTT ROAD, 1102 IRONBARK, AND 1363 PISMO STREET
Community Development Director Codron and Planning Technician Orozco provided an in-
depth staff report with the use of a Power Point presentation and responded to Council
questions.
Public Comments:
None
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ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER GOMEZ, CARRIED 5-0 to:
1. Conduct a public hearing under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA)
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2. Adopt Resolution No. 10816 (2017 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the incurring of a tax-exempt
obligation by the Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo for the purpose of
providing additional financing for the rehabilitation of Laurel Creek, Ironbark and Pismo
Buchon Apartments.”
15. RESCINDING THE LOCAL DROUGHT EMERGENCY AND ASSOCIATED
RESOLUTIONS
Utilities Director Mattingly, Utilities Deputy Director Floyd, and Water Resources Program
Manager Boerman provided an in-depth staff report with the use of a Power Point
presentation and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
Mark Jorgenson
Natalie Lee
Michael Zohns
Linda Zohns
Paul Schmidt
Joe Sabol
Charlotte Gorton
Donald Hedrick
Lindsey James
Brendan Coalwell
Frank Brown
Les Ferreira
Nick Cirone
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RECESS
Council recessed at 8:39 p.m. and reconvened at 8:50 p.m., with all Council Members present.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER GOMEZ, CARRIED 5-0 to adopt Resolution No. 10817 (2017
Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo,
California, rescinding the local drought emergency associated resolutions restricting water
usage” which will do the following as amended and with the following direction received:
a. Rescind Resolution Nos. 10566, 10627, 10628, and 10635, ending the local drought
emergency declaration and associated water use restrictions; and
b. Rescind Resolution No. 10629 which authorized and established a permit fee and
regulations for the use of the Corporation Yard non-potable well and direct staff to make
necessary changes to eliminate public access to the well.
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c. Strike Section 3 and Recital 4 and any other necessary changes to the resolution
(Attachment F) to conform to the Councils action to allow limited non-resident use of
corporation yard well for a period of time and eliminate use of the well by City residents.
d. Directed staff to send a letter from the City Council to the Board of Supervisors advising
of the actions that took place from tonight’s meeting; look at an alternative way to
monitor the Corp Yard well use; continue the Corp Yard Well Program for O’Conner
Way, Cotton Wood, West Foothill area where the wells are dry; and work with the
community and county to see what solutions present themselves. Staff to provide an
update to Council within 1 year.
16. COMMUNITY BUDGET TASK FORCE
Due to the removal of this Community Budget Task Force from the Work Program during
Item 13 - Public Hearing - Adoption of 2017-19 Financial Plan and 2017-18 Budget; this
item (16) was removed from the agenda and no action was taken.
17. BUSINESS LICENSE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Interim Finance Director Bradford provided 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 COUNCIL MEMBER GOMEZ, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to approve Business License Compliance
implementation plan, as amended to extend the implementation period to 3 months.
18. SUPPORT FOR THE GOALS OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 562: THE
HEALTHY CALIFORNIA ACT
City Attorney Dietrick and Legal Assistant White provided an in-depth staff report with the
use of a Power Point presentation and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
Nicholas Andre
Kayne Randolph
---End of Public Comment---
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PEASE, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER GOMEZ, CARRIED 4-1 (CHRISTIANSON VOTING NO) to adopt Resolution
No. 10818 (2017 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo, California, in support of the goal of Senate Bill 562 (Lara) to create The Healthy
California Program to provide comprehensive, universal, single-payer health care coverage
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and a health care cost control system for the benefit of all residents of the State.”
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND LIAISON REPORTS
Council Member Pease reported attending the Zone 9 meeting and reported on the Mid-Higuera
Bypass Project.
Vice Mayor Rivoire reported attending San Luis Obispo Council of Government (SLOCOG)
meetings.
Mayor Harmon reported attending several meetings at Cal Poly and noted having open office
hours at the SLO HotHouse; she met with the League of Women Voters to discuss the
implementation of the Concierge Program at future City Council meetings and attended her first
Neighborhood Walk; lastly, Mayor Harmon reported presenting the “Bone to the City” to Bixby
the traveling dog, and noted that Bixby is raising awareness for local humane societies.
Vice Mayor Rivoire requested that staff remove the split screen feature at the Council dais
monitors, he opined that it would be more beneficial to view the full presentation.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:28 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting of July 4, 2017 was
previously cancelled and rescheduled for Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., in
the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California.
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Heather Goodwin, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/2017
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