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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/06/2011, C1-MINUTESMI N U T E S {MEETING AGENDA MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DATE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISP O THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 201 1 990 PALM STREE T SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNI A 6 :00 P .M . — SPECIAL MEETING — COUNCIL HEARING ROO M ROLL CALL : Council Members Present :Council Members Dan Carpenter, Andrew Carter and Kathy Smith, Vic e Mayor John Ashbaugh, and Mayor Jan Mar x City Staff Present :Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Christine Dietrick, City Attorney, Michae l Codron, Assistant City Manager, and Elaina Cano, City Clerk, wer e present at Roll Call . Other staff members presented reports or responde d to questions as indicated in the minutes . ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPIC S City Attorney Dietrick announced the following Closed Session topics . CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Existing Litigatio n Pursuant to Government Code § 54956 .9 (a ) Vinciguerra Construction v. City of San Luis Obisp o San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case No . CV10070 5 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Anticipated Litigatio n Pursuant to Government Code § 54956 .9 (b)(3)(E ) One (1) potential case regarding claim for damaged sewer lin e APN's 002-416-034 and 002-416-02 9 Katie Lichtig, Claire Clark, J . Christin e Dietrick San Luis Obispo Court Street, LL C (aka San Luis Obispo Chinatown, LLC):Tom Copeland, Suzanne Fryer , Mark Rawso n Negotiations :Discussion of negotiations regardin g modification of Option to Purchase Rea l Property Agreemen t PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM S CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY NEGOTIATION S Pursuant to Government Code § 54956 .8 Property : Negotiating Parties : City of San Luis Obispo : ITEM C1-1 DRAFT City Council Minute s June 9, 201 1 Page 2 Mayor Marx called for public comments . Tom Swem,San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the sewer pipe i n front of his property and responded to Council questions . 7 :00 P .M . – SPECIAL MEETING -- COUNCIL CHAMBE R Mayor Marx called the regular meeting to order at 7 :00 p .m . All Council Members wer e present . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLOSED SESSION REPOR T City Attorney Dietrick reported that Council met in Closed Session to discuss th e following : Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956 .9 (a)Vinciguerra Construction v. City of San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case No . CV100705, Council authorized (5-0) an appeal of the court's ruling against the City an d the City Attorney's negotiation execution of the contract with outside counsel to suppor t the appeal . Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956 .9 (b)(3)(E ) One (1) potential case regarding claim for damaged sewer line . No reportable actio n was taken . City Attorney Dietrick stated that Vice Mayor Ashbaugh recused himself from item belo w and no reportable action was taken . Property Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code § 54956 .8 Property :APN's 002-416-034 and 002-416-02 9 Negotiating Parties : City of San Luis Obispo :Katie Lichtig, Claire Clark, J . Christin e Dietric k San Luis Obispo Court Street, LL C (aka San Luis Obispo Chinatown, LLC):Tom Copeland, Suzanne Fryer , Mark Rawso n Negotiations :Discussion of negotiations regardin g modification of Option to Purchase Rea l Property Agreement BUDGET WORKSHO P PRELIMINARY 2011-2013 FINANCIAL PLAN . C1-2 DRAFT City Council Minute s June 9, 201 1 Page 3 Interim Finance and Information Technology Director Bradley and Public Works Directo r Walter provided an overview of the presentation and format that would be followed fo r the review of General Fund CIP and other non-enterprise fund projects . If Council consensus related to the projects was unanimous, discussion has not bee nincluded in the minutes . If it was not or Council provided direction that differs fro m staffs recommendation, the minutes so note . General Fund CIP Proiect s PUBLIC SAFET Y Police Protectio n Police Chief Linden responded to Council questions regarding the comparison of V 6 and V8 engines, police station remodel, and technology in patrol and non-patrol cars . Fire & Environmental Safety Fire Chief Hines responded to Council questions regarding Fire Station 2 Sla b replacement project . TRANSPORTATIO N Streets City Engineer Lynch responded to Council questions regarding street reconstructio n and mid-Higuera bypass project . Public Works Director Walter responded to Council questions regarding sig n maintenance, curb ramp replacements, and Prado Road bridge maintenance . Pedestrian & Bicycle Path s Public Works Director Walter and City Engineer Lynch responded to Council question s regarding the Warden Bridge deck project . Creek & Flood Protectio n There were no Council questions . Transportation Managemen t Public Works Director Walter responded to Council questions regarding Los Oso s Valley Road design cost . C1-3 DRAFT City Council Minute s June 9, 201 1 Page 4 LEISURE, CULTURAL &SOCIAL SERVICE S Parks & Recreation City Enqineer Lynch responded to Council questions regarding the replacement o fplayground equipment . Parks and Recreation Director Stanwyck responded to Council questions regardin g energy efficiency measures at the Sinsheimer Pool . COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN T Natural Resources Protectio n City Manager Codron responded to Council questions regarding the Froom Ranc h improvements and land acquisition . Construction Regulatio n There were no Council questions . GENERAL GOVERNMEN T Information Technology Interim Finance and Information Technology Director Bradley and Network Service s Supervisor Guardado responded to Council questions regarding the purchasing cycl e for desktops and software and website upgrades . Buildings Public Works Director Walter responded to Council questions regarding the steps i n front of City Hall . Fleet Management Public Works Director Walter responded to Council questions regarding the genera l policy for take-home cars, fleet replacement and efforts towards fuel efficient vehicles . Public Commen t Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo,spoke about his concerns regarding taxes on Cit y owned property and the staffing level for the City Clerk's office . End of public comment . C1-4 DRAFT City Council Minute s June 9, 201 1 Page 5 Council discussion ensued during which they expressed their overall support of th e staffs recommendations and did not recommend any amendments . ACTION : By consensus, Council concurred with staffs recommendations . There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Marx adjourne dthemeeting at 9 :20 p .m . Elaina Cano, CM C City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL : xx/xx/11 C1-5 DRAFT MINUTE S SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCI L CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISP O TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2011 - 7 :00 P .M . COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREE T SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNI A ROLL CALL : Council Member s Present:Council Members Dan Carpenter, Andrew Carter and Kathy Smith, Vic eMayor John Ashbaugh, and Mayor Jan Mar x City Staff Present:Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Christine Dietrick, City Attorney, Michae l Codron, Assistant City Manager, and Elaina Cano, City Clerk, wer e present at Roll Call . Other staff members presented reports or responde d to questions as indicated in the minutes . PRESENTATIO N Mayor Marx presented a proclamation to Marion Kay in honor of Flag Day . Joe Carotenuti, San Luis Obispo,gave a brief presentation regarding the history of th e City's flag . PUBLIC HEARING S 1 .2011 WATER FUND REVIEW AND 2011-13 WATER RATE ADOPTION . City Manager Lichtig discussed the process that would be followed during this meeting . Interim Finance and Information Technology Director Bradley provided a broa d overview of the enterprise funds . Utilities Director Mattingly introduced this item, following which Water Division Manage r Henderson and Senior Administrative Analyst Bishop presented the agenda report an d responded to Council questions . Mayor Marx opened the public hearing . Leslie Halls, San Luis Obispo,spoke in opposition to the proposed rate increases and o f her concerns with the staffing levels in the Utilities Department . Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo,spoke about his concerns regarding the proposed wate r rates and the disincentives for rate payers . C1-6 DRAFT City Council Minute s June 14, 201 1 Page 2 Willow Walking Turtle, San Luis Obispo,submitted a speaker card ; however, was no t present when called . Matt Kokkonen,suggested having the same consideration for business as residentia l water users and stated his concerns regarding staffing costs . Jody Frey, San Luis Obispo,spoke about her concerns regarding the proposed water rat e increases for low income citizens . Richard Kranzdorf, San Luis Obispo,spoke about his concerns regarding the propose d water rate increases and suggested Council take more time to review all of the possibl e implications . Steve Delmartini, San Luis Obispo,spoke about his concerns regarding the averag e customer monthly water bill and the lack of incentives to use more water . Bill Wilson, San Luis Obispo,spoke about his concerns regarding the proposed wate r rate increases . Paul Rys, San Luis Obispo,spoke about his concerns regarding the Prop . 218 proces s and referred to a letter and list (on file with the original agenda packet) of citizens agains t the proposed water rate increases . Mayor Marx closed the public hearing . City Clerk Cano reported that there were 255 written water rate protest letters receive d at the commencement of the public hearing and of those 214 were compliant . Council recessed at 9 :15 p .m . and reconvened at 9 :25 p .m . with all members present . Council Member Carpenter stated that he would like to research additional agencie s that could use the City's water when there is an excess for revenue purposes . Mr . Carpenter spoke in support of base rate fee and opposition to the proposed rat e increases . Council Member Carter spoke in support of moving toward a base and incrementa l water rate, suggested a line item budget for enterprise funds and a study of a 10 yea r trend with the line item to evaluate the cost drivers from the past and the future . Council Member Smith spoke of her concerns regarding the projection of the rat e increases and her opposition to the proposed rate increases . Ms . Smith stated she to o is interested in learning more about base rates . ACTION :Moved by Ashbaugh/Carter to review and accept the 2011 annual water fun d financial review ; motion carried 4 :1 (Smith opposed). C1-7 DRAFT City Council Minute s June 14, 201 1 Page 3 ACTION :Moved by Ashbaugh/Carter to approve the amended Capital Improvemen t Plan for 2010-11, which defers $1 .5 million for the Utilities Telemetry System Upgrad e construction phase from 2010-11 to 2013-14 based on the revised capital plan program ; motion carried 5 :0 . ACTION :Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to adopt Resolution No . 10271 (2011 Series ) increasing water service charges by ten percent (10%) effective July 1, 2011, and nin e percent (9%) effective July 1, 2012, provided there is not a majority protest against suc h increases ; motion carried 3 :2 (Carpenter/Smith opposed). ACTION :Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to conceptually approve the Water Fund budge t for 2011-13, with final action on June 21, 2011, with adoption of the 2011-13 Financia l Plan ; motion carried 3 :2 (Carpenter/Smith opposed). ACTION :Council gave direction to staff to return with a report outlining the rat e structure options, cost of conducting analysis and time frame in which to complet e analysis . Utilities Director Mattinqly recommended incorporating such a report into the Major Cit y Goal process . The majority of Council concurred with Ms . Mattingly's recommendation . City Manaqer Lichtiq explained that after the current budget process, staff will do a comprehensive review of the budget process . 2.2011 SEWER FUND REVIEW AND 2011-13 SEWER RATE ADOPTION . Utilities Director Mattingly introduced this item, following which Senior Administrativ e Analyst Bishop,and Wastewater Division Manager Hix presented the agenda report an d responded to Council questions . Mayor Marx opened the public hearing . Jody Frev, San Luis Obispo,spoke about her concerns regarding the proposed sewe r rates for low income citizens . Paul Rys, San Luis Obispo,requested Council agendize for a future meeting,a discussion regarding the water and sewer charges for non-residential properties an d spoke of his concern regarding infiltration . Mayor Marx closed the public hearing . City Clerk Cano reported that there were 210 written sewer rate protest letters receive d at the commencement of the public hearing and one submitted during the Counci l meeting . C1-8 DRAFT City Council Minute s June 14, 201 1 Page 4 Council Member Carpenter spoke of his concerns regarding the Utilities Departmen t staffing . Council Member Smith concurred with Council Member Carpenter and suggeste d looking at alternative ways to cut costs . ACTION : Moved by Ashbaugh/Carter to : 1) Review and accept the 2011 annual sewe r fund financial review ; 2) Adopt Resolution No . 10272 (2011 Series)increasing sewe r service charges by seven percent (7%) effective July 1, 2011, and six percent (6%) effective July 1, 2012, provided there is not a majority protest against such increases ; and 3) Conceptually approve the Sewer Fund budget for 2011-13, with final action o n June 21, 2011, with adoption of the 2011-13 Financial Plan ; motion carried 3 :2 , Carpenter/Smith opposed . By consensus, Council agreed to continue the meeting beyond 11 :00 p .m . 2 .TRANSIT ENTERPRISE FUND REVIEW 2011 . Director of Public Works Walter introduced this item, following which Deputy Director o f Public Works Bochum and Transit Manager Webster presented the agenda report an d responded to questions . Mayor Marx opened the public hearing . Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo,submitted a speaker card ; however was not present . Mayor Marx closed the public hearing . Council Member Carpenter spoke of his concern with the parking funds for the Downtow n Access Pass to support the transit funds $20,000 . ACTION : Moved by Ashbaugh/Smith to : Review and accept the 2010-11 Transit Fun d analysis ; Conceptually approve the Transit Enterprise Fund budget of 2011-12, wit h final action on June 21, 2011, with the adoption of the 2011-13 Financial plan ; Approv e $20,000 annually in revenues for the Downtown Access Pass (formerly the Gold Pass); motion carried 3 :2 (Carpenter/Carter opposed). Council Member Carter stated his opposition to the motion was due to Item 3 in th e recommendation and stated that the Downtown Access Pass should not be free . 4.2011 PARKING FUND REVIEW . Director of Public Works Walter introduced this item, following which Parkinq Service s Manager Horch presented the agenda report and responded to questions . C1-9 DRAFT City Council Minute s June 14, 201 1 Page 5 Mayor Marx opened the public hearing . Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo,submitted a speaker card ; however was not present . Mike Spankler,commended Council for the Enterprise Funds and spoke about hi s concerns regarding the perception of the use of the Enterprise Fund to support th e General Fund . Jody Frey, San Luis Obispo,spoke in opposition to funding the Palm-Nipomo garage . Mayor Marx closed the public hearing . Public Works Deputy Director Bochum responded to public comments and referred to a "Red File" submitted to Council and on file in the City Clerk's office . Council Member Carter spoke in opposition to increasing the 10-Hour Residentia l Permit from $5 .00 to $120.00, the Downtown Access Pass remaining free, and th e funding for the Downtown Champion position . Council Member Carpenter spoke in opposition to the funding of the Downtown Acces s Pass, the proposed parking violation fines and suggested researching possibl e nighttime parking fees . Moved by Ashbauqh/Marx to conceptually approve the Parking Enterprise Fund budge t of 2011-12, with final action on June 21, 2011, with the adoption of the 2011-1 3 Financial Plan ; motion failed 2 :3 ; Carpenter/Carter/Smith opposed . Council Member Smith stated her concerns about the community's perception regardin g the General Fund and the Enterprise Funds . ACTION :Council reviewed and discussed the 2011 annual Parking Fund Review . ACTION :Moved by Carter/Smith to conceptually approve the Parking Enterprise Fun d budget of 2011-12 as modified to charge the General Fund for the 20% cost of th e Downtown Champion position and approve that the Parking Fund would subsidize 50 % of the cost of the Downtown Access Pass ; 3 :2, Ashbaugh/Carpenter opposed . ACTION :Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to adopt Resolution No . 10273 (2011 Series ) authorizing charging in City parking structures from 1 PM to 6 PM on Sundays an d Resolution No . 10274 (2011 Series)increasing parking fines and permit fees a s modified to exclude the proposed rate increase to the residential 10 hour parkin g permits ; 4 :1, Carpenter opposed . There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Marx adjourne d the meeting at 12 :40 a .m . C1-10 DRAFT City Council Minute s June 14, 201 1 Page 6 Elaina Cano, CM C City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL : xx/xx/11 MINUTE S MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCI L CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISP O TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011 - 4 :00 P .M . 990 PALM STREE T SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNI A 4 :00 P .M. — SPECIAL MEETING — COUNCIL HEARING ROO M ROLL CALL : Council Member s Present :Council Members Dan Carpenter, Andrew Carter and Kathy Smith, Vic e Mayor John Ashbaugh, and Mayor Jan Marx City Staff Present :Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Christine Dietrick, City Attorney, Michae l Codron, Assistant City Manager, and Elaina Cano, City Clerk, wer e present at Roll Call . Other staff members presented reports or responde d to questions as indicated in the minutes . --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPI C City Attorney Dietrick announced the following Closed Session topic . CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR S Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 .6 Agency Negotiators :Monica Irons, Katie Lichtig, Michael Codron, J . Christine Dietrick, Andrea S . Visveshwara Employee Organizations :San Luis Obispo City Employees' Associatio n (SLOCEA), San Luis Obispo Police Officers ' Association (POA), San Luis Obispo Staff Officers ' Association (SLOPSOA), Fire Battalion Chiefs ' Association and San Luis Obispo City Firefighters , Local 352 3 Unrepresented Employees :Confidential Employees, Unrepresented Managemen t Employee s CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Anticipated Litigatio n Pursuant to Government Code § 54956 .9(c) Two (2) potential cases PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM C1-12 DRAFT City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, June 21, 201 1 Mayor Marx called for public comments . None were forthcoming and the meeting adjourned to the Closed Session . CLOSED SESSION REPOR T City Attorney Dietrick reported on the Closed Session at the commencement of the 7 :0 0 p.m . Regular Meeting . The Closed Session adjourned at 6 :50 p .m . 7 :00 P .M . — REGULAR MEETING — COUNCIL CHAMBE R Mayor Marx called the Regular Meeting to order at 7 :00 p.m . All Council Members wer e present . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLOSED SESSION REPORT, City Attorney Dietrick reported that Council met in Closed Sessions to discuss Labo r Negotiations and Anticipated Litigation as indicated above . No further reportable actio n was taken . ,PRESENTATION S Mayor Marx presented a proclamation in celebration of the California International Chora l Festival and Competition to Pat Harris, Executive Director, followed by a song by th e Christ the King Church Choir of Kampala, Uganda . Mayor Marx presented a proclamation to John Mandeville acknowledging his retiremen t as Community Development Director. PUBLIC COMMEN T Gary Richard Arnold, Monterey Bay,spoke about his concerns regarding the news medi a reporting . Mr . Arnold submitted a letter and two DVD's which are on file with the origina l agenda packet . Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo,spoke about his concerns regarding the increased wate r and sewer rates . Paul Rys, San Luis Obispo,spoke about his concerns regarding the increased wate r rates . Dawn Phillips, San Luis Obispo,spoke about her concerns with the increased sewer rates and binding arbitration . City Manaqer Lichtiq clarified the process of Proposition 218 . C1-13 DRAFT City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, June 21, 201 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONSENT AGEND A By consensus, Council pulled Item C6 for further discussion . Public Comment : There was no public comment . CI .MINUTES . ACTION : Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to waive oral reading and approve as amended ; motion carried 5 :0 . C2.AWARD OF COLLECTIONS SERVICES CONTRACT . ACTION :Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to award the collection of delinquent account s contract to Financial Credit Network and authorize the City Manager to execute th e agreement ; motion carried 5 :0 . C3.FISCAL YEAR 2011 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANC E GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION . ACTION :Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to : 1) Authorize staff to submit an application fo r a 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $13,430 t o fund overtime for alcohol compliance checks . 2) If the grant is awarded, authorize th e City Manager to execute necessary grant documents ; motion carried 5 :0 . C4.COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AN D DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS . ACTION :Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to adopt Resolution No . 10275 (2011 Series ) authorizing the San Luis Obispo County Assessor to assess the amounts due to Sa n Luis Garbage Company on delinquent accounts for provision of solid waste collectio n and disposal services as described in City Municipal Code Section 8 .04 .070 as lien s against the properties involved ; motion carried 5 :0 . C5.BIENNIAL REVIEW OF ADVISORY BODY BYLAWS . Council discussed information submitted in a Red File regarding the proposed change s to the language in the Advisory Bodies . ACTION :Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to adopt Resolution No . 10276 (2011 Series ) amending various City advisory body bylaws incorporating amendments recommende d by the respective advisory body, as well as by staff, as amended ; motion carried 5 :0 . C1-14 DRAFT City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, June 21, 201 1 C6.SLO TRANSIT CAPITAL PROJECTS . ACTION :Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to : 1) Adopt Resolution No . 10277 (2011 Series ) authorizing the Public Works Director to execute all required documents and an y amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation and complete th e Certifications and Assurances for the Public Transportation Modernization , Improvement, and Service Enhancement Account Bond Program and allowin g expenditures, Proposition 1B and California Emergency Management Agency Safet y and Security funding ; 2) Adopt Resolution No . 10278 (2011 Series)authorizing th e procurement of Transit vehicle replacements through the use of a Cooperativ e Procurement Pilot Program and Request for Bid process ; and 3) Authorize the Financ e Director to award contracts and execute Purchase Orders for vehicle acquisition an d facility security equipment if costs are within the budgeted amount ; motion carried 5 :0 . C7.SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD (SPRR) FREIGHT WAREHOUS E REHABILITATION — PHASE 4,SPECIFICATION NO . 90106 . ACTION :Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to : 1) Award a contract to Noble Buildin g Company in the amount of $102,764 for the SPRR Freight Warehouse Rehabilitation — Phase 4, Specification No . 90106 . 2) Approve a transfer of $16,000 from the CI P Completed Projects account to the project's construction account ; motion carried 5 :0 . C8.ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO . 1564, GRANTING CONOCOPHILLIP S PIPELINE COMPANY A FRANCHISE TOCONSTRUCT, OPERATE AN D MAINTAIN PIPELINES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF OIL,AND OTHE R SPECIFIED MATERIALS IN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO . ACTION :Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to adopt Ordinance No . 1564 (2011 Series)to renew an existing franchise agreement with ConocoPhillips, pursuant to the provision s of Article X of the San Luis Obispo City Charter, Article XI, Section 9(b) of the Californi a Constitution, and Section 39732(b) of the California Government Code ; motion carried 5 :0 . C9.APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR 2011-12 . ACTION :Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to adopt Resolution No . 10279 (2011 Series ) establishing the City's appropriations limit for 2011-12 ; motion carried 5 :0 . C10.APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT AND INDEMNIFICATION WIT H MOUNTAINBROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH AT IRISH HILLS NATURA L RESERVE . ACTION :Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to : 1) Approve a License Agreement wit h Mountainbrook Community Church to permit construction and use of a non-motorize d trail crossing a portion of the church property adjacent to the Irish Hills Natural Reserve ; 2) Approve a Release, Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreemen t C1-15 DRAFT City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, June 21, 201 1 providing legal protections to Mountainbrook Community Church for public use of th e License Area ; and 3) Authorize the Mayor to sign the License and Release Agreements ; motion carried 5 :0 . PUBLIC HEARING S 1 .ADOPTION OF 2011-13 FINANCIAL PLAN . City Manager Lichtig introduced this item, following which Assistant City Manage r Codron and Interim Director of Finance and Technoloqy Bradley presented the agend a report . Mayor Marx opened the public hearing . Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo,spoke about the City's financial sustainability. Sandra Rowley, RQN,spoke in support of the hiring of two Community Service s Specialist. Mayor Marx closed the public hearing . Council Member Smith suggested amendments to the 2011-13 Financial Plan, a s follows : 1) Increase employee concessions from $2 .6 million to $3 million . 2) Reduce the water and sewer rates by 5% each . Council Member Carpenter suggested amendments to the 2011-13 Financial Plan, a s follows : 1) Increase employee concessions . 2) No raise in water and sewer rates . 3 ) Eliminate $600,000 for playground replacement equipment . 4) Eliminate $237,000 fo r open space acquisition and maintenance . 5) No new staffing positions . 6) Eliminate th e funding for the Downtown Access Pass . 7) No increase to parking fees . Mayor Marx suggested amendments to the 2011-13 Financial Plan, as follows : 1 ) Maintain the Administrative Assistant position in the City Clerk's office . 2) Reinstate contract services for public safety employees pre-employment psychological testing . 3) Eliminate Parks and Recreation Manager position . Vice Mayor Ashbaugh and Council Member Carter did not propose any amendments . Moved by Smith/Carpenter to increase employee concessions from $2 .6 million to $3 million for a full fiscal year ; motion failed 2 :3, Ashbaugh/Carter/Marx opposed . Moved by Smith to reduce the water and sewer rates by 5% of the proposed increases ; motion fails for lack of a second . Moved by Carpenter/Smith_to not raise water and sewer fees until further research o f flat fees ; motion failed 2 :3, Ashbaugh/Carter/Marx opposed . C1-16 DRAFT City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, June 21, 201 1 Moved by Carpenter to eliminate $600,000 budgeted for playground equipmen t replacement; motion failed for lack of a second . Moved by Carpenter to eliminate the $237,000 for open space acquisition an d maintenance ; motion failed for lack of a second . Moved by Marx/Ashbaugh to not eliminate the Administrative Assistant position in th e City Clerk's office ; motion failed 2 :3, Carpenter/Carter/Smith opposed . Moved by Marx/Ashbaugh to allocate additional funds for training the curren t Administrative Assistant in the City Clerk's office ; motion failed 2 :3 , Carpenter/Carter/Smith opposed . Moved by Marx/Carpenter to eliminate the vacant Parks and Recreation Manage r position ; 2 :3 motion failed, Ashbaugh/Carter/Smith opposed . Further Council discussion ensued, during which they acknowledged the difficul t process of adopting a balanced budget . ACTION : Moved by Ashbaugh/Carter to adopt Resolution No . 10280 (2011 Series ) approving the 2011-13 Financial Plan and 2011-12 Budget ; motion carried 3 :2 , Carpenter/Smith oppose d Council recessed at 9 :15 p .m . and reconvened at 9 :30 p .m . with all members present . 2 .2010 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE . Utilities Director Mattinqly introduced this item, following which Utilities Conservation Manager Munds presented the agenda report and responded to Council questions . Mayor Marx opened the public hearing . Paul Rys, San Luis Obispo,stated his support for the conservation efforts throughout th e City of San Luis Obispo . Mayor Marx closed the public hearing . ACTION : Moved by Ashbauqh/Carpenter to adopt Resolution No . 10281 (2011 Series ) approving the 2010 update to the City of San Luis Obispo's Urban Water Managemen t Plan ; motion carried 5 :0 . COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT S Council Member Smith reported on her attendance at various meetings . A list is on file with the original agenda packet . C1-17 DRAFT City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday, June 21, 201 1 Vice Mayor Ashbaugh reported on his attendance at the SLOCOG and SCLC meeting . Council Member Carter reported on his attendance at a dinner honoring the new Cal Pol y President and referenced a memo submitted at a previous Council meeting , Mayor Marx reported on her attendance at a SLOCOG meeting . COMMUNICATION S Council Member Smith reported on her attendance at various meetings and events . A list is on file with the original agenda packet. Vice Mayor Ashbaugh reported on his attendance at the Cal Poly Commencemen t ceremonies . Mayor Marx reported on her attendance at the 100 Year Celebration for Women Give n the Right to Vote, APCD, dedication of the Laguna Village, Cal Poly Class presentation , City Selection Committee, Mayors meeting in Grover Beach, CERT graduation, Park s and Recreation event, and a Cal Poly dinner honoring the new president . There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Marx adjourned the meeting at 10 :15 p .m . Elaina Cano, CM C City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL : xx/xx/11 C1-18 DRAFT