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Home My WebLink About11/16/2010MINUTES MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010 COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 6:55 P.M. — SPECIAL MEETING ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Jan Howell Marx, Allen K. Settle, Vice Mayor Andrew Carter, and Mayor Dave Romero City Staff Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Christine Dietrick, City Attorney, Michael Codron, Acting 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. CONSENT AGENDA C1. EMPLOYEE AGREEMENTS JANUARY 1 DECEMBER 31, 2011. Human Resources Director Irons presented the agenda report and responded to questions. Public Comment: There was no public comment. ACTION: Moved by Settle /Ashbaugh to: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 10232 (2010 Series) and Resolution No. 10233 (2010 Series) for management and confidential compensation and benefits resulting in an estimated $323,000 in savings during the term of the agreements, January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 3523 (Fire Union) and the San Luis Obispo City Employees' Association (SLOCEA), upon ratification by their respective memberships, that result in an estimated $167,000 in savings during the term of the agreements, January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011; motion carried 5:0. The Special Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, November 16, 2010 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Mayor Romero called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. All Council Members were present. PUBLIC COMMENT Jerri Walsh, Los Osos, spoke about the Needs and Wishes Holiday Fundraiser for the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter. Richard Margetson, spoke about the Needs and Wishes Holiday Fundraiser for the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter. Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding requiring employee physicals. Jack McDonough, spoke commendable words to Mayor Romero for his years of service. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Marx asked of the status of the Railroad Safety Bicycle Trail "Missing Link." Public Works Director Walter responded to Ms. Marx's question. Council Member Ashbaugh stated that the residence at 1318 Pacific Street should remain as a residential property. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle to approve the Consent Agenda as indicated below. C1. MINUTES: ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle to waive oral reading and approve as presented; motion carried 5:0. C2. COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR PILOT PROGRAM. THIS ITEM WAS WITHDRAWN AND WAS NOT HEARD BEFORE COUNCIL. C3. FIRE PREVE MAINTENAN ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle to adopt Ordinance No. 155512010 Series): 1. Repealing Chapters 15.02 and 15.04 of the Municipal Code. 2. Adopting new Chapters 15.02, 15.04, and adopting the 2010 edition of the California Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Historical Building, Existing Building, Fire and Green City Council Meeting Tuesday, November 16, 2010 Page 3 Building Standards Codes., and the 2009 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, with amendments; motion carried 5:0. C4. RE- ZONING PROPERTY AT 3750 BULLOCK LANE FROM CONSERVATION /OPEN SPACE TO MEDIUM -HIGH DENSITY RESI (R -3) AND COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C -C) AS PART OF THE O AREA SPECIFIC PLAN (R 105 -10. ER 81 -10). ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle to adopt Ordinance No. 1556 (2010 Series) to re- zone 3750 Bullock Lane consistent with the adopted Orcutt Area Specific Plan; motion carried 4:0 (Marx recused due to a conflict of interest). C5. RECOMMENDATION TO ADD THE PROPERTY STREET TO THE MASTER LIST OF HISTORIC ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle, as recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC), to adopt Resolution No. 10234 (2010 Series) adding the property located at 1318 Pacific Street to the Master List of Historic Resources; motion carried 5:0. C6. RECOMMENDATION TO ADD THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1352 PACIFI STREET TO THE MASTER LIST OF HISTORIC RESOURCES. ACTION: Moved by Carter/Settle,-as recommended by-the Cultural Heritage Committee '(CHC), to adopt Resolution No. 10235 (2010 Series) adding the property located at 1352 Pacific Street to the Master List of Historic Resources; motion carried 5:0. C7. TION SERVIC ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle to: 1. Approve the Request for Proposals for Environmental Services, Specification No. 90358 -2010 and authorize staff to solicit responses. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the selected consulting firms. 3. Authorize the Finance Director to execute Purchase Orders for individual projects to consultants. under agreement, in an amount not to exceed the authorized project budget; motion carried 5:0. C8. APPROVAL OF AMENDED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION'S NATURE EDUCATION FACILITIES PROGRAM. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle to adopt Resolution No..10236 (2010 Series) authorizing application for grant monies in the amount of $99,000 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation's Nature Education Facilities Program to City Council Meeting Page 4. Tuesday, November 16, 2010 supplement City monies in the design, manufacture, and installation of informational kiosks at various City open space properties; motion carried 5:0. C9. RAILROAD SAFETY TRAIL PHASE 4A. SP_ECIFICATION.NO. 90821 GRANT FUNDING. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle to appropriate and approve the transfer of $890,000 in State Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) grant funds from the Railroad Safety Trail Phase 3 project account to the Railroad Safety Trail Phase 4A project account; motion carried 5:0. C10. UNITS LO ED AFFORDAB STREET,4202, AND3594 BROAD STREET, #202. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Settle to: 1. Authorize the disposal. of three city -owned affordable housing properties. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute property disposal documents; motion carried 5:0. 1. BUSINESS.ITEMS :ES PROTECTION I AND RECEIPT OF -C Natural Resources Manager Havlik and City Biologist Otte presented the agenda report and responded to questions. Public Comments There was no public comment. - - -end of public comments= -- By Council consensus, agreed to have the Stormwater Management Program report be brought forth annually before the winter season. ACTION: Council received a verbal and photo update from City Natural Resources staff, and provide Council direction to staff as appropriate.- 2. UPDATE ON ALCOHOL OUTLET STUDY SESSION STRATEGIES. Chief of Police Linden introduced this item, following which Economic Development. Manaqer Clark presented the agenda report and responded. to questions. 1 1 1 r City Council Meeting Tuesday, November 16, 2010 Public Comments Page 5 Deborah Cash, Downtown Association Executive Director, spoke about the benefits of making the downtown more vibrant at night. Carolyn Smith, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her concerns regarding the alcohol related issues in the neighborhoods and the lack of communication with the nearby neighborhoods. Bill Hales, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the alcohol outlet study session strategies and exploring the hospitality zone collaboratively with all stakeholders. Ron Meier,. San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of collaboratively working toward creating a hospitality zone. Sandra Rowley, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her concerns regarding the entertainment zone and transportation from the downtown. Liz .Petersen, Bloom Business Owner, spoke about the importance of lighting in the downtown area. Andrea Miller, San Luis Obispo, spoke about the success of the webinars. Coco Hearda, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her concerns with lighting issues and of her support of the hospitality zone. Derek Senn, spoke about the importance of having live music venues. ---end of public comments— Council discussion ensued during which Council members spoke of the importance of staff working with the Downtown Association, downtown business people, and neighborhood associations. Vice Mayor Carter spoke of his concern regarding the focus on the hospitality zone and the lack of attention to regulatory solutions directed by the Council in October 2009. ACTION: Council received a report regarding staff's progress in exploring and pursuing strategies to reduce public safety problems associated with alcohol outlets, including the concept of creating a hospitality zone in the downtown. Council recessed at 9:49 p.m. and reconvened at 10:02 p.m. with all members present. City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, November 16, 2010 3. PARKING FINE PASS - THROUGH FOR NEW STATE SURCHARGE. Director of Public Works Walter introduced this item, following which Parking Services Manager Horch' presented the agenda report and responded to questions. Public Comments There. was no public comment. -- -end of public comments - -- ACTION: Moved by Marx/Settle to adopt Resolution No. 10237 (2010 Series) as amended to approve an increase of all City of San Luis Obispo parking fines by $3.00 to cover the additional surcharge imposed by the State of California, effective December 7, 2010; motion carried 5:0. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Council Member Ashbaugh spoke about his attendance at the Chamber of Commerce Green Awards and his attendance at the meeting of CAPSLO. Council Member Marx spoke about her attendance at the Air Pollution Control District meeting, opening of the Cal Poly Technology Park and the Regional Transportation Agency meeting. Mayor Romero, spoke about his attendance at the opening of the Cal Poly Technology Park, and Mayor's meeting. Mayor Romero asked that City staff work with RTA staff to reevaluate the overlaps in bus City /County routes. COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Marx announced the Years of Service celebration for Allen Settle which will be held on November 30, 2010. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 10:40 p.m. . Elaina Cano, CMC City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 02/01/11