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Tuesday, August 15, 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, August
15, 2017 at 3:00 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; and Carrie Gallagher, City Clerk; were present at Roll
Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated
in the minutes.
Derek Johnson, Assistant City Manager, was present intermittingly throughout
the Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Jan Marx
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CLOSED SESSION
A. Consideration of Public Employee Appointment
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
B. Consideration of Public Employee Appointment
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)(1)
Title: Interim City Manager
ADJOURNED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 2017 TO BEGIN AT
4:00 PM.
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CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday, August
15, 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, 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.
PRESENTATIONS
1. CAL POLY STUDENT ENROLLMENT PRESENTATION
Cal Poly Vice President of Student Affairs Keith Humphrey provided a presentation on Cal
Poly student enrollment.
STUDY SESSION
2. WATER AND WASTEWATER RATE STRUCTURE REVIEW
Utilities Director Carrie Mattingly, Utilities Project Manager Jennifer Metz, and HDR Inc.
representative Shawn Koorn provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council
questions.
Mayor Harmon exited the dais at 4:55 pm, she returned at 5:04 pm.
Public Comments:
None
---End of Public Comment---
By consensus, Council directed staff to prioritize rate structure goals and receive and file the
second of four Water and Wastewater Rate Structure Reviews with HDR Engineering, Inc.
ADJOURNED AT 5:22 PM TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 2017 TO
BEGIN AT 6:00 PM.
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CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday, August
15, 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
Council Member Pease led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dietrick stated that there was no legally reportable action for Closed Session Items
A and B, Council did however provide direction to staff regarding the City Manager appointment
process and has authorized staff to issue a subsequent communication regarding the details of
that process, she noted its forthcoming in the next 24 hours.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Thomas Athanasion
Jeff Brubaker, Transportation Planner for the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
---End of Public Comment---
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER GOMEZ, CARRIED 5-0 to approve Consent Calendar Items 3 thru 14.
3. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
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4. MINUTES OF JUNE 6, 2017, JULY 11, 2017 AND JULY 18, 2017
CARRIED 5-0, to approve minutes of the June 6, 2017, July 11, 2017 and July 18, 2017
City Council meetings.
5. AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE AN RFP FOR AN ENTERPRISE RESOURCE
PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the issuance of an RFP for an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
system; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with selected ERP software vendor
and/or software implementer based on the software vendor/implementers selected if
proposal is within approved total implementation budget; and
3. Authorize the Finance Director or their designee to execute Purchase Orders to software
vendor and/or consulting services based on the software selected and contracts
negotiated in an amount not-to-exceed the authorized project budget.
6. ORDINANCE ADOPTION AMEND TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ASSOCIATED WITH DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 1636 (2017 Series) entitled “An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Title 17 (Zoning
Regulations) of the Municipal Code associated with Development Agreements with an
exemption from Environmental Review (CODE-0107-2017).”
Public Comments:
Lydia Mourenza
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7. APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 2428-2, 3000 CALLE MALVA (TR
121-13)
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10825 (2017 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the final map for Tract
2428-2 (3000 Calle Malva, TR 121-13)” and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Subdivision
Agreement.
8. ORDINANCE ADOPTION AMENDING CHAPTER 10.52.010 (PARKING METER
ZONE RATES) OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 1635 (2017 Series) entitled “An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Section 10.52.010
(Parking Meter Zone Rates) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code” to increase parking
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rates for metered spaces effective January 1, 2018 and again on July 1, 2020.
9. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT
WITH CENTRE FOR ORGANIZATION EFFECTIVENESS (COE) FOR
EMPLOYEE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to the Centre for Organizational
Effectiveness (COE) in the amount of $123,750; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a sole source agreement with the COE not to
exceed $123,750 for fiscal year 2017-18 to continue a comprehensive employee and
leadership development and core competency program for the City of San Luis Obispo.
10. HUMAN RESOURCES AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS’ OFFICE
RECONFIGURATION, SPECIFICATION NO. 91525
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve construction documents for "Human Resources and Finance Departments’ Office
Reconfiguration"; and
2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Manager to award the
construction contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer’s Estimate of
$112,939; and
3. Authorize allocation of $185,848 from the General Fund balance.
11. AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY ACTION
PARTNERSHIP OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, INC. (CAPSLO) FOR FUNDING
FOR THE HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER (40 PRADO)
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the amendment to the grant agreement with CAPSLO for
funding for the homeless services center (40 Prado) to extend the term for completion of the
project by June 30, 2018.
12. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BARNETT COX & ASSOCIATES
(BCA) FOR COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the amendment to the agreement with BCA for communications
support services.
13. CLAIM SETTLEMENT DELEGATION TO CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS
INSURANCE AUTHORITY (CJPIA) FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS
INCURRED PRIOR TO MEMBERSHIP
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10826 (2017 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the
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prior to membership.”
14. HIGHLAND DRIVE GATEWAY MONUMENT PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO.
90766 - PG&E EASEMENT
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10827 (2017 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the real property
easement agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric for utility service” authorizing the Mayor to
execute the agreement to allow for utility relocation at the Highland Drive Gateway
Monument.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND BUSINESS ITEMS
15. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PLAN FOR BISHOP’S PEAK AND PACHECO
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Public Works Director Daryl Grigsby, Transportation Manager Jake Hudson, and Active
Transportation Manager Adam Fukushima with the use of a Power Point presentation
provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
Mike Bennett, Executive Director of Bike SLO County and Managing Director of the
Central Coast Distracted Driving Awareness Partnership
Lea Brooks, Chair of Bicycle Advisory Committee
Lydia Mourenza
---End of Public Comment---
ACTION: MOTION BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to: Adopt Resolution No. 10828 (2017 Series)
entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California,
adopting the Safe Routes to School Plan for Bishop’s Peak and Pacheco Elementary
Schools, amending the 2013 Bicycle Transportation Plan to include the Class I Path between
Ramona Dr. and Foothill Blvd., and adopting an Addendum to the initial study/Negative
Declaration for the 2013 Bicycle Transportation Plan.”
Council majority adopted the staff recommendation with added direction to pursue a
protected bikeway facility (cycle track) along Ferrini Road, creating a continuous link
between Foothill Boulevard and Pacheco Elementary School.
STUDY SESSION
16. BROAD STREET BICYCLE BOULEVARD OPTIONS
For clarification purpose on tonight’s item 16, at the request of Mayor Harmon, City
Manager Lichtig stated for the record the Council Policy and Procedure definition of a
Study Session.
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Public Works Director Daryl Grigsby, Transportation Manager Jake Hudson, and
Transportation Planner-Engineer Luke Schwartz with the use of a Power Point presentation
provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
Glen Priddy
Louis Dutra
Dale Clifford
Mary Rider
Mary Mitchell,
Oswald Olmos
Madelyn Rodner
Marilyn Gordon
Steve Kadin
Shawn Foy
Allison Donatello
Tom Boyle
Jon Haddeland, local business owner
Ken Emmer
Susan Bailey Kadin
Chuck Margaroli
Ron Elyus
David Houghton
Charles Birdsong
Melanie Mills
Charles Feltman
Saundra Carscaden
Bernadette Monterosa
Frank DuFault
Mike Bennett, Bike SLO County
Diane Kirby
Rebecca Hicks, local business owner
RECESS
Council recessed at 8:15 p.m. and reconvened at 8:26 p.m., with all Council Members present.
Diane Hunt Roberts
John Teitel
Lea Brooks, Chair of the Bicycle Advisory Committee
Crissa Hewitt
Garrett Otto
Stephanie Ridley
T. Keith Gurnee
Kim Bisheff
Lydia Mourenza
Jaime Lewis, Bishop Peak Safe Route to School Coordinator
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David Schlossbeg
Cheryl McLean
David Glidden
Russ Kimmel
Corliss Campbell
Richard Schmidt
Elizabeth Farrington
Holly Garcia
Diane Raj
Camille Small
---End of Public Comment---
By consensus, Council directed staff to receive and file the following:
1. Hold a study session and receive a presentation on three alternatives for the Broad Street
Bicycle Boulevard; and
2. Receive public input and provide guidance to staff regarding the Council’s preferred
alternative; and
3. Direct staff to complete the Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard plan with the Council’s
preferred alternative and return to Council for consideration of the completed plan.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND BUSINESS ITEMS
17. SCHEDULE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2018
City Clerk Gallagher provided 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 the following:
Establish a regular meeting schedule for the 2018 calendar year; and
1. Reschedule the regular City Council meeting of January 2 to January 9, 2018; and
2. Reschedule the regular City Council meeting of July 3, to July 10, 2018; and
3. Reschedule the regular City Council meeting of November 6 to November 13, 2018
4. Cancel the regular City Council meetings of August 7 and December 18, 2018.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND LIAISON REPORTS
Harmon reported meeting with Assemblyman Cunningham to discuss several local issues that
the two are working on together, she added having visited two local area hospitals with the
Chamber Visit Council; she stated that she had recently traveled with colleagues to Colorado and
mentioned observing strong similarities between the two cities.
Council Member Pease reported on having attended the Boulder Denver trip, she expressed a
hope to have a chance in the future to share what she had learned, and noted having met with
SLOCOG to discuss regional transportation options and how they relate to the City.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:07 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled
for Tuesday, September 5, 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
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Tuesday, September 26, 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,
September 26, 2017 at 4:30 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, Andy Pease, Vice Mayor
Dan Rivoire, and Mayor Heidi Harmon.
Council Members
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Jon Ansolabehere, Assistant City Attorney; Monica
Irons, Director of Human Resources and Carrie Gallagher, City Clerk; were
present at Roll Call.
Others
Present: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
---End of Public Comment---
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Monica Irons, Nickole Sutter, Rick Bolanos
Represented Employee
Organizations: International Association of Firefighters Local 3523
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B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d)
of Section 54956.9:
No. of potential cases: One.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. to the next Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for
Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Assistant City Attorney Ansolabehere stated no reportable action for Closed Session Items A and
B.
____________________________
Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/2017
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Tuesday, October 3, 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,
October 3, 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: Derek Johnson, City Man ager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; Greg Hermann,
Acting 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 Christianson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR LAS VEGAS TRAGEDY
Mayor Harmon led a moment of silence for those injured or lost at this past weekend’s tragic
event in Las Vegas.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION - INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
Mayor Harmon provided presentation of a proclamation to Mona Olivas Tucker, Kelsey
Shaffer, Claribel Terrill, Lisa Dignan, Lorie Laguna, Wendy Lucas, Art Cabada Jr., and
Susie Velarde, representing the Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and
Region, proclaiming October 9, 2017 as “Indigenous Peoples Day”
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2. PROCLAMATION - FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Mayor Harmon provided presentation of a proclamation to Fire Chief Garret Olson and Fire
Marshall Rodger Maggio, proclaiming October 8-14, 2017 as “Fire Prevention Week” and
urged all City residents to support the many public safety activities and efforts of the City of
San Luis Obispo’s fire and emergency services during Fire Prevention week 2017.
3. PROCLAMATION - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Harmon provided presentation of a proclamation to Christine Johnson, Kristen
Rambo, Robin Mitchell Hee, and Keith Dunlop, representing the Women’s Shelter Program
of San Luis Obispo County, proclaiming October 2017 as “Domestic Violence Awareness
Month.”
4. ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE TO THE NEW CITY OF SAN
LUIS OBISPO CITY MANAGER, DEREK JOHNSON
City Clerk Gallagher administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed City of San Luis
Obispo City Manager, Derek Johnson.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Marcia Alter, Home ShareSLO
Renny Strong
Janine Rands, City Farm of SLO
Jean’ne
Harry Busselen
---End of Public Comment---
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER GOMEZ, CARRIED 5-0 to approve Consent Calendar Items 5 thru 12.
5. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
6. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 AND SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of September 6, 2017
and September 19, 2017.
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7. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND AVILA
RANCH, LLC
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 1639 (2017 Series) entitled “An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the development
agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo, a Charter City, and Avila Ranch LLC.”
8. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 175 VENTURE
DRIVE FROM BUSINESS PARK/SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (BP-SP) AND
CONSERVATION/OPEN SPACE/SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (C/OS/SP) TO BE
CONSISTENT WITH THE AVILA RANCH DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND WITH
THE GENERAL PLAN AND AIRPORT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AS AMENDED
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 1638 (2017 Series) entitled “An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, rezoning property at 175 Venture
Drive from Business Park/Specific Plan Area (BP-SP) and Conservation/Open
Space/Specific Plan Area (C/OS-SP) to be consistent with the Avila Ranch Development
Plan and with the General Plan and Airport Area Specific Plan as amended, collectively
known as the “Avila Ranch” Area, identified in the General Plan as Special Focus area 4
(“SP-4”).”
9. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 15.15 TO PROVIDE AN
EXPEDITED AND STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC
VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04.020 F.2 OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT FINDINGS OF FACT TO SUPPORT A
PRIOR AMENDMENT
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 1637 (2017 Series) entitled “An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Title 15 of the Municipal
Code by adding Chapter 15.15 to provide an expedited and streamlined permitting process
for electric vehicle charging stations and by amending Section 15.04.020 F.2 of Chapter
15.04 to adopt findings of fact to support the amendment of the California Building Code.”
10. STREETS MAINTENANCE DUMP TRUCK, TRANSFER DUMP TRAILER, AND
SWEEPER TRUCK, SPECIFICATION NO. 91589 & 91595 REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL TO FINANCE
CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the release of a Request for Proposals seeking a lender to
finance approximately $600,000 for the purchase of a street sweeper and dump truck.
11. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE 2017-18 BUDGET’S INCORPORATION OF A
LIST OF PROJECTS FUNDED BY SB-1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10834 (2017 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, confirming the 2017-18 Budget’s
Incorporation of a list of projects funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act”
including the estimated useful life of the projects.
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12. WATER AND WASTEWATER RATE STUDY
CARRIED 5-0, to approve funding for the preparation of a Water and Wastewater Rate
Study in an amount not to exceed $50,000.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS AND BUSINESS ITEMS
13. PUBLIC HEARING - REVIEW OF AN APPEAL (FILED BY BEN KULICK OF 33
TONS, LLC) OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION’S DECISION
TO DENY A REQUEST TO ELIMINATE A BULKHEAD FEATURE AND
CHANGE APPROVED BUILDING COLORS ON A REMODELED COMMERCIAL
BUILDING AT 1135 SANTA ROSA STREET
Council Member Gomez recused himself from the discussion due to a business and personal
relationship with the appellant Mr. Ben Kulick of 33 Tons, LLC; he exited the dais at 6:48
pm.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATION
Council Members Christianson, Vice Mayor Rivoire and Mayor Harmon reported having no
Ex Parte Communications regarding the project. Council Member Pease reported having
spoken to the Chair of the ARC to get a sense of the meeting and confirm the content
already on the public record.
Community Development Director Codron and Assistant Planner Oetzel provided an in-
depth staff report with the use of a Power Point presentation and responded to Council
questions.
Public Comments:
Appellant Representative Ben Kulick, 33 Tons, LLC noted calling for the final inspection on
the building and receiving approval at the staff level. He stated he was unaware that the
building would not be approved “as is” only until after receiving a notice of violation.
1:07:51 He discussed the ARC’s request to lower the windows and noted that after
completion, the bulkhead findings, no longer made sense. He stated his belief that all
guidelines were met.
Thomas Richards, local business owner
Lance Parker, past ARC Member
Jim Agee
Ping Tsau
James Todd
Brendan Morris
Dan Copp
Scott Starkey
Jon Polock
Todd Newman
Larry Todd
Manny Silva, local business owner
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Bryan Ridley, project Architect working for Stalwork
Bev Pratt
John Grady, local business owner
John Ashbaugh, previous Council and ARC Member
Appellant Representative Ben Kulick, 33 Tons, LLC concluded his comments by noting the
integrity of the process was maintained and the design guidelines were followed; he noted
attempts to work with the ARC but believes that ARC has not provided clear guidelines; he
stated that a modification cannot be denied based on this being a modification.
---End of Public Comment---
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PEASE, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4-0 (GOMEZ RECUSED) to deny appeal in part
with direction to return to ARC with final determination to include the following: allow
elimination of bulkhead feature and; reduce the apparent massing and scale of building on
the approach to the Marsh street elevation through a change in color, texture or other means
and; Staff to return at next meeting with amended resolution to reflect City Council
direction.
RECESS
Council recessed at 8:10 p.m. and reconvened at 8:20 p.m., with all Council Members present.
14. DISCUSSION OF CITY SUPPORT FOR COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM
Community Development Director Codron and Acting Housing Programs Manager
Wiseman 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 VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER GOMEZ, CARRIED 5-0 to:
1. Discuss the public policy purpose of an Inclusionary Housing Program; and
2. Authorize City staff to prepare a letter to the County Board of Supervisors in support of
the County’s Inclusionary Housing Program to be signed by Mayor Harmon.
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15. REVIEW OF RESOLUTION OPPOSING NEW OR EXPANDED OFFSHORE
DRILLING, GAS LEASES, AND FRACKING OFF THE COAST OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO COUNTY
Acting Assistant City Manager Greg Hermann and Sustainability Coordinator Marcus
Carloni provided an in-depth staff report with the use of a Power Point presentation and
responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
Mandy Davis
Mary Ciesinski, ECOSLO
Janine Rands
Blake Kopcho, Center for Biological Diversity
Ashley Blacow, Non-Profit Oceana
Andrew Christie, Sierra Club Chapter Director
Molly McCabe
---End of Public Comment---
ACTION: MOTION BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER GOMEZ, CARRIED 5-0 to adopt a Resolution No. 10836 (2017 Series) entitled
“A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, opposing new
or expansion of existing offshore oil and gas leases off the coast of San Luis Obispo County
and supporting measures to prohibit discharge of pollutants into the ocean” consistent with
the City’s Legislative Action Platform.
16. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER CREATING A COUNCIL COMPENSATION
COMMITTEE FOR 2018
City Clerk Gallagher 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 VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to begin the formation of a 2018
Compensation Committee; Council to submit names of nominated individuals to the City
Clerk, review to include:
1. Review the full Council compensation package and make recommendations to the City
Council no later than May 1, 2018, and
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND LIAISON REPORTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:22 pm to the next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,
October 17, 2017 at 3:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m., in the City 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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