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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-20-2015 Minutes°� ~~ Council Minutes City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Regular Meeting of the City Council CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Dan Carpenter, Carlyn Christianson, Dan Rivoire, Vice Mayor John Ashbaugh, and Mayor Jan Marx. Council Members Absent: None City Staff Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Christine Dietrick, City Attorney, Michael Codron, Assistant City Manager, and Anthony Mejia, City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Carpenter led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT Julie Cox, representing the Area Agency on Aging, announced upcoming community meetings in San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles for federal funding for senior citizens and caregivers; noted the availability of the Senior Resource Guide. Odile Ayral, San Luis Obispo, commented on the circumstances surrounding the hiring of Jason Stilwell, opining that Mr. Stilwell was controversial in the City of Carmel and should not have been hired by the City. Linda White, San Luis Obispo, inquired whether Stilwell is being paid with Measure G funds. Steve Delmartini, San Luis Obispo, noted that he is a real estate agent; voiced support for the creation of an Infrastructure Investment Fund to help support the funding of infrastructure improvements and spurring of workforce housing development. Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern that the government is not protecting citizen rights. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of January 20, 2015 Pa ege22 Lisa Myrick, San Luis Obispo, made general comments and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo, stressed the importance of addressing the City's unfunded pension liabilities and distributed written materials from Ca1PERS. A hard copy of Mr. Barasch's handout is on file with the City. Matt Kokkonen, San Luis Obispo, voiced objection to the hiring of additional staff for a rental housing inspection program; opined that the City should focus attention on paying down its unfunded pension liabilities. Leslie Halls, San Luis Obispo, urged Council to prioritize the pay down of the City's unfunded pension liabilities; thanked Council for building the new skate park. In response to public comment, City Manager Lichtig encouraged the community to attend the Skate Park Grand Opening on February 28, 2015; summarized the qualifications of Mr. Stilwell and outlined the terms of his contract. CONSENT AGENDA Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, opined that adoption of ordinances should be agendized as a Business Items. Toni Kincaid, San Luis Obispo, urged Council to approve Item C2 related to the acceptance of a Jack House wallcovering donation. MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to approve Consent Calendar Items C1 through C8, with Council Member Carpenter registering his recusal from Item C4 and voting "No" on Item C8. C1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate. C2. ACCEPTANCE OF JACK HOUSE WALLCOVERING DONATION MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to accept the donation of wallcoverings for installation valued at $9,270 in materials and donated labor at the Historic Jack House to be donated by the Jack House Committee in collaboration with the Jack House Foundation and Friends of the Jack House, and authorize the Mayor to execute a Donation Agreement. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of January_ 20, 2015 Page 3 C3. REAL PROPERTY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY AGREEMENT TO DISPOSE OF CITY SURPLUS PROPERTY, BEING A PORTION OF RAILROAD AVENUE FOR PARCEL MAP SLO 07-0094,1804 OSOS STREET (GPC /TR 45 -07) - RESOLUTION MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to adopt Resolution No. 10592 (2015 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the Real Property Exchange Agreement and the Environmental Indemnity Agreement with the subdividers of Parcel Map SLO 07 -0094, 1804 Osos Street, to dispose of City surplus property, being a portion of Railroad Avenue." C4. DOWNTOWN RENEWAL PROJECT: HIGUERA STREET — GARDEN TO BROAD, SPECIFICATION NO. 91320 Council Member Carpenter announced his recusal from the item due to ownership of property within 500' of the proposed project. MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4 -0 (COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER RECUSED), to award a contract in the amount of $504,450 to Brough Construction, Inc., for construction of the "Downtown Renewal Project, Specification No. 91320," and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. C5. FISCAL YEAR 2015 -16 GRANT APPLICATION FOR OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to: Authorize the Police Department to submit a grant application to the Office of Traffic Safety for a Fiscal Year 2015 -16 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) not to exceed $250,000. 2. If the grant is awarded, authorize the Chief of Police to execute all grant related documents and authorize the Finance Director to make the necessary budget adjustments upon the award of the grant. C6. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE OLIVE AND MORRO STREET ABANDONMENT TO BE NULL AND VOID (ABAN 83 -99) - RESOLUTION MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to adopt Resolution No. 10593 (2015 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, confirming the Olive and Morro Street abandonment to be null and void." San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of January 20 2015 Pa ge 4 C7. TRAFFIC SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UPDATE MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to award a sole source purchase order to McCain for upgrading the City's Traffic Signal Management System, not to exceed $160,000 in State Highway Account (SHA) grant funds. C8. ORDINANCE NO. 1611 (SECOND READING) — ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING OWNER- OCCUPIED HOMESTAY RENTALS MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4 -1 (COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER VOTING NO), to adopt Ordinance No. 1611 (2015 Series) entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) of the Municipal Code regarding Homestay Rentals and approving the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact (CODE 0058- 2014)." (Intro. on 01/06/2015) PUBLIC HEARING PHI. CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (GPI/ER 15 -14) - RESOLUTION Community Development Director Johnson and Housing Programs Manager Corey narrated a presentation entitled "Housing Element Update" and responded to Council inquiries. Mayor Marx opened the public hearing. Scott Smith, San Luis Obispo Housing Authority Executive Director, voiced support for the proposed Housing Element update, noting the importance of affordable housing incentives and developing smaller housing units. Jerry Rioux, San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund, urged the Council to adopt the proposed Housing Element update; commended staff s efforts to move forward with projects that support housing for persons with special needs. Steve Delmartini, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for adopting the Housing Element; noted the lack of diverse housing currently available and the relative difficulty of developing affordable housing. Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo, suggested that the City address its development impact fees, noting that such fees impact the affordability of new housing units. Don Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, opined that Cal Poly should better utilize campus property for student housing to reduce the demand on affordable housing. Charlene Rosales, Chamber of Commerce, voiced support for adoption of Housing Element update as presented, noting its emphasis on a diverse housing stock. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of January 20, 2015 Page 5 Lisa Myrick, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her disabilities; stated that she used to have quality housing but no longer does. Mila Vujovich- LaBarre, San Luis Obispo, opined that San Luis Ranch could be used for student housing via a land swap with Cal Poly. There being no others desiring to speak on this item, the public hearing was closed. In response to public comment, Community Development Director Johnson stated that it is difficult to influence housing supply and demand via General Plan Policy changes, but that the programs presented can increase certain types of housing stock. In response to Council comment, Johnson clarified that City staff cannot waive impact fees, but that other financing options can be considered. Following discussion, MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4 -1 (COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER VOTING NO), to: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 10594 (2015 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of San Luis Obispo Approving a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and Amendments to the Housing Element of the General Plan (GPI /ER 15 - 14)" with the amendment that Program 1.6 shall be retained, and its language revised to read as follows: a. "Consider a Rental Inspection Program to improve the condition of the City's housing stock." 2. Adopt a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact related to the Housing Element of the General Plan. RECESS Council recessed at 7:51 p.m. and reconvened at 8:06 p.m., with all Council Members present. BUSINESS ITEM B1. HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION GRANT Community Development Director Johnson and Special Projects Manager Hermann narrated a presentation entitled "Homeless Services Center Grant" and responded to Council inquiries. Lauri Sweeny, San Luis Obispo, conveyed support for approving the grant and moving forward with the Homeless Services Center. Scott Smith, San Luis Obispo Housing Authority Executive Director, urged Council to approve the grant for the homeless services center design and construction. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes ofJangary 20, 2015 Page 6 Jerry Rioux, San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund, spoke in support of the proposed grant and thanked Council for its support in addressing housing needs. Roy Rawlings, President of Friends of Prado Day Center, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for the homeless services center and urged Council to move forward. John Spatafore, San Luis Obispo, spoke on the variety of services which will be available at the new homeless services center. Jim Famalette, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO), spoke on the proposed use of the grant funding and the future fundraising efforts for the homeless services center. Charlene Rosales, representing the Chamber of Commerce, voiced support for providing the grant funds for the design and construction of the homeless service center. Dave Cox, Homeless Foundation Board Member, San Luis Obispo, urged Council to support the grant for the homeless service center. Michelle Tasseff, San Luis Obispo, encouraged Council to move forward with the proposed grant; voiced concerns regarding the shelter's size and proposed staffing levels. Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, voiced concerns about communal housing; opined that homeless citizens could be hired to rehabilitate dilapidated housing. Mila Vuiovich- LaBarre, San Luis Obispo, expressed concern that the homeless service center would be situated adjacent to a truck route. Council Member Carpenter noted his objection to the proposed homeless service center and preference for housing first solutions. Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 4 -1 (COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER VOTING NO), to: 1. Approve a grant of $250,000 from the City of San Luis Obispo to the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc., for design and construction costs of a Homeless Services Center. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the grant agreement with Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. B2. CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 5 -YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN Public Works Director Grigsby and Administrative Analyst Betz narrated a presentation entitled "Public Works Department 5 -Year Strategic Plan" and responded to Council inquiries. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of January 20, 2015 Page 7 Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, conveyed concern relative to outsourcing traditionally government services. Lisa Myrick, San Luis Obispo, commented that she is available to volunteer. Following discussion, Public Works Director Grigsby advised that staff will identify opportunities to enhance its use of volunteers and will notify Council via memorandum. MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY MAYOR MARX, CARRIED 5 -0, to receive and file the Public Works Department's 5 -Year Strategic Plan. B3. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT SINGLE AUDIT REPORT. AND ANNUAL AUDIT OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 -14 Council Member Carpenter left the Chamber at 9:29 p.m. Finance and Information Technology Director Padilla and Al Eschenbach, Independent Auditor, reviewed the contents of the Council Agenda Report and responded to Council inquiries. MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY MAYOR MARX, CARRIED 4 -0 (COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER ABSENT), to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Single Audit Report, and annual audit of the Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2013 -14. B4. 2015 LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLATFORM Council Member Carpenter returned to the Chamber at 9:43 p.m. City Attorney Dietrick reviewed the contents of the Council Agenda Report and responded to Council inquiries. Jerry Rioux, San Luis Obispo, encouraged Council to support legislation that provides and stabilizes funding for the National Trust Fund. Lisa Myrick, San Luis Obispo, stated that she is available to volunteer. Following discussion, MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER RIVOIRE, CARRIED 5 -0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 10595 (2015 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, establishing the City Legislative Action Platform for 2015 and appointing the Council Member and Staff Person to act as liaison between the City of San Luis Obispo and the League of California Cities," as amended to include the following items: (Council action continued on next page) San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of January 20, 2015 Page 8 a. "Community Development — Supporting continued funding of National Housing Trust Fund and streamlined and efficient implementing regulations at the state level." b. "Transportation — Supporting provision of Cap and Trade funding for intercity rail." 2. Appoint the Mayor, City Attorney, and City Manager to act as the primary legislative liaisons between the League of California Cities and the City of San Luis Obispo. LIAISON REPORTS Council liaison reports were received from Council Member Christianson and Mayor Marx. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Rivoire reported on his City -paid travel to Sacramento for attendance at the League of California Cities New Mayors and Council Members Conference. Mayor Marx and Vice Mayor Ashbaugh reported on their City -paid travel to Sacramento for attendance at the League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee meeting and Environmental Quality Committee meeting, respectively. Mayor Marx noted that former Mayor Dave Romero was named Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned at 10:10 p.m., to a Special Meeting to be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. in the City /County Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, for the purpose of conducting the Goal- Setting Workshop. A subsequent Special Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, for the purpose of conducting closed sessions. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. thong J. C City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 03/03/2015