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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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