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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/2011, C1 - MINUTES P.,,.ANG. AGENDA. , DATE ITEM # al _ MINUTES MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011 —6:00 P.M. 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 6:00 P.M.—SPECIAL MEETING COUNCIL HEARING ROOM ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Dan Carpenter, Andrew Carter and Kathy Smith, Vice Mayor John Ashbaugh, and Mayor Jan Marc City Staff Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Christine Dietrick, City Attorney, Michael Codron, Assistant City Manager, and Elaina Cano, City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPIC City Attorney Dietrick announced the following Closed Session topic. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 Agency Negotiators: Monica Irons, Michael Codron Employee Organizations: San Luis Obispo Police Staff Officers'Association (SLOPSOA) PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM Mayor Marx called for public comments. None were forthcoming and the meeting adjourned to the Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Lowell reported on the Closed Session at the commencement of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting. The Closed Session adioumed at 6:57 p.m. C1-1 DRAFT City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, January 18, 2011 7:00 P.M.—REGULAR MEETING—COUNCIL CHAMBER Mayor Marx called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All Council Members were present. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Dietric k reported that Council met in Closed Session to discuss Labor Negotiations as indicated above. No further reportable action was taken. APPOINTMENTS Al. COUNCIL LIAISON SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS 2011. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh/Smith to approve Council Liaison Subcommittee assignments for calendar year 2011; motion carried 5:0. PUBLIC COMMENT Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the funds spent on the facilitator for the Community Forum and the ladder truck. John Altman, San Luis Obispo, suggested alternatives for budgetary savings. Jody Frey, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her concerns regarding garbage and recycling program within her housing complex. Matt Blackstone, San Luis Obispo, requested an investigation of Collaboration LLC., CEO Michael Gunther, who was hired to facilitate the Financial Sustainability Task Force. City Manager Lichtia responded to Mr. Blackstone's comments. CONSENT AGENDA Public Comment Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, requested that Council table Item C12 to research further and spoke about his concerns regarding the billing procedure. Cl. MINUTES. ACTION: By consensus, Council did not vote to approve the minutes. C2. PROPOSITION 113 AND CALIFORNIA TRANSIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS. C1-2 DRAFT 1 City Council Meeting ' Page 3 Tuesday, January 18, 2011 ACTION: Moved by Carter/Carpenter to: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 10242 (2011 Series) applying for Proposition 1 B Public Transportation Modernization, Improvement, and Service Enhancement.Account (PTMISEA) and California Transit Security Grant Program (CTSGP) funds for additional transit capital projects. 2. Approve a budget amendment to include $25,689 in Proposition 1 B, PTMISEA funding for bus stop capital improvements once the grant has been acquired. 3. Approve a capital improvement budget amendment to include $4,561 in CTSGP funding once the grant has been acquired for Transit Facility Security Enhancements and authorize the City Manager or her designee to submit necessary paperwork with the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments to use this funding as a local match for a CTSGP discretionary grant in the amount of$60,000; motion carried 5:0. C3. WATER TREATMENT PLANT ROOF REPAIRS, SPECIFICATION NO. 91003B. ACTION: Moved by Carter/Carpenter to: 1. Approve plans and specifications for Water Treatment Plant Roof Repairs, Specification No. 91003B. 2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids. 3. Authorize the City Manager to award a construction contract if the lowest responsible bid is less than the Engineer's Estimate of$105,000. 4. Approve a Budget Amendment Request to transfer funding from the master account to the project construction account at the time of contract award when project costs are known; motion carried 5:0. C4. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR SOILS AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS: SPECIFICATION NO. 50410.7227.2011. ACTION: Moved by Carter/Carpenter to: 1. Approve the Request for Qualifications for Soils and Materials Testing Services, Specification No. 50410.7227.2011 and authorize staff to solicit proposals. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the selected consulting firms. 3. Authorize the Finance Director to execute and amend Purchase Orders for individual projects to consultants under agreement, in an amount not to exceed the authorized project budget; motion carried 5:0. C5. ADD THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1028A ISLAY STREET TO THE LIST OF CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC RESOURCES. ACTION: Moved by Carter/Camenter, as recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC), to adopt Resolution No. 10243 (2011 Series) adding the property located at 1028A Islay Street to the List of Contributing Historic Resources; motion carried 5:0. C6. ADDITIONAL WORK ON THE AIRPORT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN PUBLIC FACIUTIES FINANCING PLAN. C 1-3 DRAFT City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, January 18, 2011 ACTION: Moved by Carter/Carpenter to: 1. Appropriate an additional $18,000 from the Airport Area Impact Fee Fund to cover the cost of consultant services to update the Airport Area Specific Plan financing plan. 2. Authorize the City Manager to amend the existing agreement with Goodwin and Associates to perform additional work; motion carried 5:0. C7. LETTER OF SUPPORT TO APPOINT JOHN ASHBAUGH TO THE REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD. ACTION: Moved by Carter/Carpenter to authorize Mayor Jan Manx to sign a letter of support for John Ashbaugh's appointment to the Regional Water Quality Control Board; motion carried 5`.0. C8. TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LEASE AT SANTA ROSA PARK. ACTION: Moved by Carter/Carpenter to approve a lease agreement with AT&T for a telecommunications facility at Santa Rosa Park; motion carried 5:0. C9. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE US 101/LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD INTERCHANGE PROJECT. ACTION: Moved by Carter/Carpenter to approve a Cooperative Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to process necessary advance development functions for the US 101/Los Osos Valley Road interchange project; motion carried 5:0. C10. AGREEMENT WITH MED+STOP FOR FIREFIGHTERS MEDICAL.EXAM. ACTION: Moved by Carter/Carpenter to approve a three-year agreement with Med+Stop Urgent Care Center (Med+Stop) to provide firefighter medical exams and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; motion carried 5:0. C11. DONATION FOR AN INCLUSIVE AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAM. ACTION: Moved by Carter/Carpenter to accept a donation from the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation in the amount of$11,700 for an inclusive afterschool sports program and authorize the Mayor to execute the Donation Acceptance Agreement; motion carred 5:0. C12. AMBULANCE CONTRACT REIMBURSEMENT. ACTION: Moved by Carter/Carpenter to approve contract with San Luis Ambulance Services, Inc., authorizing them to bill persons for first-response emergency medical services provided by the Fire Department (First Responder Agency (FRA)) and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; motion carried 5:0. C1-4 DRAFT City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, January 18, 2011 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2010-2011 PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5307 GRANTS. Director of Public Works Walter introduced this item, following which Transit Manager Webster presented the agenda report and responded to questions. Mayor Ma nc opened the public hearing. There was no public comment. Mayor Marx closed the public hearing. ACTION: Moved by Carpenter/Ashbaugh to: 1. Conduct a public hearing on the 2010- 2011 Federal Transit Administration Program of Projects. 2. As recommended by the San Luis Obispo Urbanized Area Technical Committee, adopt the proposed Fiscal Year 2010-11 Program of Projects and appropriate $1,666,803 in Federal Transit Administration grant funding for 2010-11 into the SLO Transit budget. 3. Appropriate $32,000 in unappropriated Transit Fund working capital to act as local match for grant acquisition purposes. 4. Adopt Resolution No. 10244 (2011 Series) authorizing the Public Works Director to file a grant application and execute a grant agreement with the Federal Transit.Administration in the amount of$1,666,803. 5. Direct staff to return to Council with final budget amendment requests, revised revenue projections and local matching needs, if any, as part of the Mid-Year Fund Review in February; motion carried 5:0. BUSINESS ITEMS 2. PERMITS FOR MOBILE FOOD FACILITIES. City Attorney Dietrick introduced this item, following which Assistant City Attorney Visveshwara presented the agenda report and responded to questions. Public Comments There was no public comment. —end of public comments— Council Member Smith stated that because there was not a high demand for mobile food facilities, she was not in support of staffs recommendation at this time. C1-5 DRAFT City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, January 18, 2011 ACTION: Moved by Carter/Carpenter to direct staff to prepare an ordinance governing mobile food facilities to minimize risks to public health and safety and achieve greater uniformity in application processing; motion carried 4:1 (Smith opposed). 3. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2009-10. Interim Director of Finance & Information Technology Bradley and Finance Manager Malicoat presented the agenda report and responded to questions. Public Comments There was no public comment. —end of public comments— ACTION: Council reviewed and discussed the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and ending financial results for 2009-10. 4. DISCUSSION OF COUNCIL GOAL SETTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN PREPARATION FOR JANUARY 29, 2011. GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP. City Manager Lichtig introduced this item and presented the agenda report. Mayor Marx submitted additional information to the Council in preparation for the Goal Setting Workshop. Public Comments There was no public comment. —end of public comments--- ACTION: Council received background material from Mayor Manx for possible budget goals. By consensus, Council agreed to review the material at their leisure. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Vice Mayor Ashbaugh reported on his attendance at the Water Resources Advisory Board. Mayor Marx reported on her attendance at the SLOCOG, Mayor's meeting, PAC Facilities, AB Quarterly, and City Selection Committee meetings. C1-6 DRAFT City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday, January 18, 2011 COMMUNICATIONS By consensus, Council agreed to receive a presentation by SLOCOG Executive Director, Ron DeCarli, at a future Council meeting. Council Member Carter stated that he and Fire Chief Hines were judges at the Girl Scout Cookie Cook-Off. Mr. Carter also stated that he was appointed as the Regions Representative on the League of California Cities, Employee Relations Committee. Vice Mayor Ashbaugh requested to place on a future agenda an item regarding the Sunny Acres property. The majority of the Council did not support Mr. Ashbaugh's request. Council Member Smith spoke about the Sierra Club report. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Manx adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m. Elaina Cano, CMC City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL xxtxx/11 C1-7 DRAFT MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2011 —9:00 A.M. LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM—995 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Dan Carpenter, Andrew Carter, and Kathy Smith, Vice Mayor John Ashbaugh and Mayor Jan Marx City Staff Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Mary Bradley, Interim Finance and Information Technology Director, and Elaina Cano, City Clerk. (Department Heads and support staff were also present to respond to questions.) Mayor Marx discussed the format for public comment and introduced facilitator Don Maruska. City Manager Lichtig made some introductory remarks. 2011-13 FINANCIAL PLAN : COUNCIL GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP Facilitator Maruska reviewed the agenda and described the process and guidelines for the workshop. Discussion ensued during which staff responded to questions and the Council formulated candidate City goals by category and discussed the relationship of goals to current activities. PUBLIC COMMENT Dave Romero, San Luis Obispo, suggested that there be a pilot program for the process of dredging Laguna Lake and stated his concerns regarding flood protection. Allan Cooper, San Luis Obispo, suggested the City utilize all volunteer efforts to assist with the downtown concept plan update and the pedestrian plan. Andrea Miller, San Luis Obispo, suggested leasing the Laguna Lake Golf Course to a private entity and having the review of the Hospitality Zone as a Major City Goal. Following a lunch break, Council reviewed and discussed expenditure reduction and revenue ideas, weighted the goals, and prepared a written ballot ranking the goals. C1-8 DRAFT City Council Meeting - Page 2 Saturday, January 29, 2011 Staff returned after a recess with the following tabulation of the ranking. 1. Major City Goals These represent the most important, highest priority goals for the City to accomplish over the next two years, and as such, resources to accomplish them should be included in the 2011-13 Financial Plan. Community Development Economic Development. Increase focus on economic development. Support creation of head of household jobs through developing strategies for infrastructure, focusing on promising growth sectors, and expediting desired economic activity. Expand collaboration with Cal Poly, Cuesta, business community, and responsible agencies. General Government Preservation of Essential Services and Fiscal Health. Adopt a budget that sustains the City's short and long term fiscal health, preserves public health and safety and other essential services in line with residents' priorities, and includes cost reduction strategies. Public Safety Neighborhood Wellness. Embrace and implement pro-active code enforcement and Neighborhood Protection policies. Transportation Traffic Congestion Relief. Continue efforts on projects and programs which relieve traffic congestion (like street modifications, intersection improvements, pedestrian improvements, bicycle facilities, sidewalks, trip reduction programs, traffic signal operations, LOVR interchange, Prado Road and public transit). 2. Other Important Objectives Goals in this category are important for the City to accomplish, and resources should be made available in the 2011-13 Financial Plan if at all possible. Community Development Open Space Preservation. Continue efforts to acquire, preserve, protect and maintain open space in our greenbelt, implement the master plan for the City-owned agricultural lands at Calle Joaquin and the updated conservation plan for the Irish Hills Natural Reserve, and create a plan for maintenance of Laguna Lake and Park, including a funding strategy. C1-9 DRAFT City Council Meeting Page 3 Saturday, January 29, 2011 Planning. Within the scope of the grant, undertake an update of the Land Use and Circulation Elements, including "Health Cities" policies and creating a Pedestrian Circulation Plan. Affordable Housing/Homeless Services. Continue to facilitate provision of affordable as well as market-rate housing and provide leadership in implementing the County's 10- year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness. Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance. Increase infrastructure maintenance and investment. Sustain an effective level of core existing infrastructure and proactively protect and maintain physical assets (such as the Downtown streets, bikeways and sidewalks, flood protection facilities, recreation facilities, City-owned historic resources, and urban forest). 3. Address As Resources Permit While it is desirable to achieve these goals over the next two years, doing so is subject to current resource availability. Community Development Climate Protection. Implement greenhouse gas reduction and Climate Action Plan. Conduct energy audits of all City facilities, increase energy conservation, invest in infrastructure which will save energy and funds in the future. Leisure, Cultural & Social Services Parks and Recreation. Increase utilization of Damon-Garcia Sports Fields. Historic Preservation. Continue to promote historic resource preservation opportunities and update Historic Resource Inventory. A brief discussion ensued regarding the next steps in the 2011-13 Financial Plan process. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Marx adjourned the meeting at 3:20 p.m. Elaina Cano, CMC City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/11 C1-10 DRAFT I I MINUTES MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2011 —6:00 P.M. 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 6:00 P.M. —SPECIAL MEETING —COUNCIL HEARING ROOM ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Dan Carpenter, Andrew Carter and Kathy Smith, Vice Mayor John Ashbaugh, and Mayor Jan Marc City Staff Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Christine Dietrick, City Attorney, Michael Codron, Assistant City Manager, and Elaina Cano, City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPIC City Attorney Dietricic announced the following Closed Session topic. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 Agency Negotiators: Monica Irons, Michael Codron Employee Organizations: San Luis Obispo Police Staff Officers' Association (SLOPSOA) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 Wayne Vinciguerra v. City of San Luis Obispo PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM Mayor Marx called for public comments. None were-forthcoming and the meeting adjourned to the Closed Session. The Closed Session adiourned at 6:55 a.m. C1-11 DRAFT City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, February 1, 2011 7:00 P.M. — REGULAR MEETING—COUNCIL CHAMBER Mayor Marx called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All Council Members were present. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Dietrick reported that Council met in Closed Session to discuss the issues as indicated above. No further reportable action was taken on either item. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Marx presented a proclamation to outgoing State Schools Superintendent Jack O'Connell. A presentation on the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments(SLOCOG) public survey for a supplemental funding assessment was given by SLOCOG Executive Director Ron DeCarli and responded to Council questions. Mr. DeCarli's PowerPoint presentation is included with the agenda packet. APPOINTMENTS Al. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE ZONE 9 ADVISORY COMMITTEE. ACTION: Moved by Carventer/Ashbaugh to recommend to the County Board of Supervisors the appointment of Christine Mulholland to serve as the member at large, and Dave Romero to serve as the alternate member to represent the City of San Luis Obispo on the Zone 9 Advisory Committee for a term to expire on December 31, 2012; motion carried 5:0. PUBLIC COMMENT Joseph Carotenuti, San Luis Obispo, spoke about the importance of preserving the history of the City and of the Sunny Acres Children's Home and Health Farm. Paula Carr, San Luis Obispo, spoke about the importance of preserving the Sunny Acres Children's Home and Health Farm. Bob Vesselv, San Luis Obispo, spoke about the importance of preserving the Sunny Acres Children's Home. City Manager Lichtig stated that the City and County discussions are ongoing even though there is no City interest in acquiring the Sunny Acres property. C1-12 DRAFT City Council Meeting _ Page 3 Tuesday, February 1, 2011 CONSENT AGENDA C1. MINUTES. ACTION: Moved by Carter/Smith to waive oral reading and approve the minutes of November 9 and 16, 2010, as amended; motion carried 4:0 (Smith recused). ACTION: Moved by Carter/Smith to waive oral reading and approve the minutes of December.1 and 7, 2010, as presented; motion carried 5:0. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. CONSIDERATION OF CURRENT AND PROPOSED REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE.MAINTENANCE OF NEWSRACKS IN CITY RIGHT OF WAY. City Attorney Dietrick and Public Works Deputy Director Bochum, and Supervising Civil Engineer Hannula presented the agenda report and responded to questions. Council Member Carter recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest and left the Council Chamber. Public Comments Pierre Raddamaker, San Luis Obispo, referrenced a letter submitted to the Council by the Downtown Association which states their support of staffs recommendation. Steve Owens, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the staffs recommendation and responded to Council questions. Chris Gardner, spoke about his concerns and observations of "condo type" newsracks and responded to Council questions. —end of public comments— ACTION: Moved by Smith/Carpenter to direct staff to take an incremental approach to regulation, focusing on stakeholder engagement, enforcement of existing regulations, and progress tracking and return to Council in one year with a report on effectiveness of enforcement efforts and recommendations regarding the need for additional regulation (4:0, Carter recused). 2. REMOVAL OF MEMBER OF TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (TBID) BOARD. City Clerk Cano presented the agenda report. C1-13 DRAFT City Council Meeting - _ Page 4 Tuesday, February 1, 2011 Public Comments There was no public comment. ---end of public comments— ACTION: Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to remove Dave Brown from the TBID Board and direct the City Clerk to initiate the process to fill the vacancy; motion carried 5:0. 3. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF GOAL-SETTING FOR 2011-13. Council did not continue consideration of goals for 2011-13. Council concluded business at the January 29th budget workshop. City Manager Lichtig presented a,recap of the budget workshop and stated the Council's Major City goals, other important objectives and other projects to be addressed as resources are available for 2011-13, and responded to Council questions. Ms. Lichtig also explained the next steps in the City's budget process. Council discussion ensued during which they gave staff feedback from the workshop. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Council Member Carpenter reported on his attendance at the BAC and JUC meetings. Council Member Carter reported on his attendance at the League of Califomia Cities Employee Relations meeting. Vice Mayor Ashbaugh reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities, Student Community Liaison Committee, Homeless Service Oversight Committee, and Community Action Partnership meetings. Mayor Ma nc reported on her attendance at the League of California Cities and Air Pollution Control Committee. COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Smith reported on her attendance at the San Luis Obispo County Tourism Vision Workshop, the League of California Cities New Council (LOCC) Members and Mayors seminar and the Chamber of Commerce business visitation meetings. City Attorney Dietrick explained that Council Member Smith's report of the LOCC satisfies the requirement in AB1234. Vice Mayor Ashbaugh requested that Council continue to be updated on the issues regarding the Sunny Acres property. C1-14 DRAFT City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, February 1, 2011 Council discussed cancelling one meeting in August and one meeting in December in connection with past practices. Council directed staff to return with a formal recommendation and action. Council discussed cancelling the August 2 and December 20 meetings_ Mayor Marx stated that she signed, on behalf of the City, a letter supporting the United States Conference of Mayors Civility Accord. City Manager Lichtig spoke about the response from the public after the airing on the Oprah Show featuring the City of San Luis Obispo as the Happiest City in America. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ma nc adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Elaina Cano, CMC City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: xxtxx/11 C1-15 DRAFT MINUTES MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 5:30 P.M. —SPECIAL MEETING —COUNCIL HEARING ROOM ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Dan Carpenter, Andrew Carter and Kathy Smith, Vice Mayor John Ashbaugh, and Mayor Jan Manx City Staff Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Christine Dietrick, City Attomey, and Michael Codron, Assistant City Manager, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPICS City Attorney Dietrick announced the following Closed Session topics. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Govemment Code §54957 Public Employees: City Manager, City Attomey CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Govemment Code § 54957.6 Agency Negotiators: Monica Irons, Rick Bolanos Employee Organizations: San Luis Obispo City Employees'Association (SLOCEA), San Luis Obispo Police Officers' Association (POA), Police Staff Officers' Association (SLOPSOA), Fire Battalion Chiefs' Association and San Luis Obispo City Firefighters, Local 3523 Unrepresented Employees: Confidential Employees, Unrepresented Management Employees PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM Mayor Manx called for public comments. None were forthcoming and the meeting adjourned to the Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION REPORT C1-16 DRAFT City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, February 15, 2011 City Attorney Dietrick reported on the Closed Session at the commencement of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting. The Closed Session adioumed at 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. — REGULAR MEETING—COUNCIL CHAMBER Mayor Manx called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. All Council Members were present. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Dietrick reported that Council met in Closed Session to discuss Public Employee Performance Evaluation and Labor Negotiations. No further reportable action was taken. Council did not conclude discussions therefore; they continued discussions at the conclusion of the regular meeting. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Marx presented a proclamation to Dr. Mary Matakovich, retiring San Luis Coastal Unified School District Assistant Superintendent for Education Services. Mayor Marx presented a proclamation to Sharon Dobson of Cal Poly Cats in honor of "Spay Day USA." Mayor Marx presented a proclamation to Sharon Whitney for "Grand Jury Awareness Month." PUBLIC COMMENT Carroll McKibbin, San Luis Obispo, spoke about binding arbitration and its potential ramifications. Lauren Brown, San Luis Obispo, spoke about financial sustainability in the City of San Luis Obispo. Kevin Rice, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding binding arbitration. CONSENT AGENDA Council discussion ensued regarding Item C4 during which they commended the leadership of the San Luis Obispo Police Officer's Association. C1. MINUTES. C1-17 DRAFT City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, February 15, 2011 ACTION: Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to waive oral reading and approve as presented; motion carried 4:0 (Carpenter recused). C2. CANCELLATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. ACTION: Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to cancel the Regular City Council Meetings of Tuesday, August 2, and December 20, 2011; motion carried 5:0. C3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CURB RAMP 2011 PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 90902. ACTION: Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to: 1. Approve plans and specifications for the CDBG Curb Ramp 2011 Project, Specification No. 90902. 2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Manager to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer's Estimate of$253,000; motion carried 5:0. C4. AMENDMENT TO THE JULY 1 2007—JUNE 30 2012 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND THE SAN LUIS OBISPO POLICE STAFF OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION. ACTION: Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the July 1, 2007 —June 30, 2012 Memorandum of Agreement(MOA) between the City of San Luis Obispo and the San Luis Obispo Police Staff Officers' Association eliminating two of the three remaining salary increases; motion carried 5:0.. PUBLIC HEARING 1. CONSIDERATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SOUTH STREET, WEST OF EXPOSITION DRIVE (GP/R ER 35-10: 313 SOUTH STREET). Community Development.Director Mandeville introduced this item, following which Senior Planner Ricci presented the agenda report and responded to questions. Mayor Marx opened the public hearing. Marilyn Forselles, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her concerns regarding the single entrance into the property at 313 South Street Will Powers, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the density of the project Jonathan Emami, Vice President of ROEM Development Corporation, spoke in support of the staffs recommendation, the overall management of the property and responded to Council questions. C1-18 DRAFT i City Council Meeting _ Page 4 Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Mayor Marx closed the public hearing. Council discussion ensued during which they stated their support of the project. ACTION: Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh to 1. Adopt Resolution No. 10245 (2011 Series) as amended approving a Negative Declaration (ER 35-10), an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Element map to change the land use designation of 313 South Street from Services and Manufacturing to High-Density Residential, and a density bonus and affordable housing incentives, based on findings, and subject to mitigation measures. 2. Introduce Ordinance No. 1558 (2011 Series) as amended approving an amendment to the Zoning Map for 313 South Street from Manufacturing (M) to High- Density Residential (R-4), based on findings; motion carried 5:0. City Attorney Dietrick requested that the Mayor reopen the public hearing for further clarification of Mitigation Measure 7. Council concurred with staffs recommendation to modify the language in Mitigation Measure 7. ACTION: Moved by Carter/Ashbaugh adding Finding 3 and making the changes to Mitigation Measure 7 as recommended by staff; motion carried 5:0. -------------- COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Council Member Smith reported on her attendance at the Downtown Association and the Human Relations Commission meetings. Ms. Smith also spoke of a meeting she attended with Trish Gomez, Homeless Services Oversight Committee. Council Member Carter reported on his attendance at the CMC Citizens Advisory Committee meeting. Mayor Ma nc reported on her attendance at SLOCOG and a meeting she attended with the new Cal Poly President Dr. Armstrong, and Regional Transportation Efficiency Committee. COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Smith asked about the tree lighting issue in the downtown. City Manager Lichtig explained that the tree lighting is included as a bid alternative. Council Member Carter requested placing on the March 1 st agenda consideration of placing repealing binding arbitration and pension reform on a ballot. Council directed staff to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, February 22nd to discuss the possibility of placing two Charter amendment measures on the June 2011 or a subsequent ballot: one measure regarding binding arbitration; and another measure relating to pension reform. Council directed staff to bring back information regarding the feasibility of meeting deadlines to place measures on the June 7th, as well as available C1-19 DRAFT .1 City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, February 15, 2011 alternatives to the June ballot, including a subsequent special election or all mail ballot election. Vice Mayor Ashbaugh reported on his attendance at the national conference for New Partnerships for Smart Growth and Sustainable Development. Mayor Marx suggested staff to compose a letter protesting the cuts in the CDBG program. City Attorney Dietrick informed the Council that a letter has been drafted and will be available February 16 Mayor Marx stated that she has applied for appointment to the California Coastal Commission. Council Member Smith spoke about her concerns regarding the Advisory Body recruitment process. City Clerk Cano stated that staff will continue to evaluate the recruitment process to ensure simplicity for all applicants interested in applying. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Marx adjourned the meeting and resumed the Closed Session at 9:00 p.m. The Closed Session adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Elaina Cano, CMC City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: xx/xxJ11 C1-20 DRAFT