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
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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
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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 .
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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).
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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Elaina Cano, CM C
City Clerk
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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 .
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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
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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
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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 .
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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 .
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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
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