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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-17-2017 Item 03 - Minutes of August 15, September 26, and October 3, 2017 San Luis Obispo Page 1 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 ---End of Public Comment--- Packet Pg 87 3 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of August 15, 2017 Page 2 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. Packet Pg 88 3 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of August 15, 2017 Page 3 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. Packet Pg 89 3 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of August 15, 2017 Page 4 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. Packet Pg 90 3 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of August 15, 2017 Page 5 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 ---End of Public Comment--- 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 Packet Pg 91 3 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of August 15, 2017 Page 6 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 City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, delegating claim settlement authority to the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority for workers’ compensation claims incurred Packet Pg 92 3 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of August 15, 2017 Page 7 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. Packet Pg 93 3 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of August 15, 2017 Page 8 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 Packet Pg 94 3 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of August 15, 2017 Page 9 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. Packet Pg 95 3 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of August 15, 2017 Page 10 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 Packet Pg 96 3 San Luis Obispo Page 1 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 Packet Pg 97 3 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of September 26, 2017 Page 2 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 Packet Pg 98 3 San Luis Obispo Page 1 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” Packet Pg 99 3 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of October 3, 2017 Page 2 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. Packet Pg 100 3 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of October 3, 2017 Page 3 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. Packet Pg 101 3 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of October 3, 2017 Page 4 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 Brian Storrs Packet Pg 102 3 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of October 3, 2017 Page 5 Tom Tronstad 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. Packet Pg 103 3 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of October 3, 2017 Page 6 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 2. Review compensation for Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission members in conjunction with its review of Council compensation. Packet Pg 104 3 San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of October 3, 2017 Page 7 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. __________________________ Carrie Gallagher City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/2017 Packet Pg 105 3 Page intentionally left blank. Packet Pg 106 3