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Home My WebLink About01/04/2011MINUTES MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 6:30 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 Marx 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, Rick Bolanos, Michael Codron, Shelly Stanwyck,.Andrea Visveshwara Employee Organization: San Luis Obispo Police Officers' Association (POA) - 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 Dietrick reported on the Closed Session at the commencement of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting. City Council Meeting Tuesday, January 4, 2011 The. Closed Session adioumed at 7:00 a.m. 7:00 P.M. — REGULAR MEETING — COUNCIL CHAMBER Page 2 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 Labor Negotiations as indicated above. No further reportable action was taken. INTRODUCTIONS City Manager Lichtia introduced Shelly Stanwyck as Parks and Recreation Director and Michael Codron as Assistant City Manager. PRESENTATIONS Richard Howell, Airport Manager, presented an update on activity regarding the SLO County Regional Airport and responded to questions. Mike Manchak, President/CEO Economic Vitality Corporation, presented the Economic Vitality Corporation's SLO County economic strategy and responded to questions. PUBLIC COMMENT Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, urged the City Council to require any new public safety employees to take a complete physical. Jody_ Frey, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her concerns regarding the smoking ordinance and the handicap accessibility throughout downtown. CONSENT AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, asked Council if the two police officer positions were frozen. City Manager Lichtig responded to Mr. Fowler. Jody Frey, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of maintaining the level of police and fire services. Leslie Halls, San Luis Obispo, commended the City Manager and City Council for their efforts during the budget process. C u City Council Meeting . ..- Page 3 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Council discussed Item C2 and C6 and asked for clarifications from staff. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to approve the Consent Agenda as indicated below. C1. THE C N LUIS UARY 1 ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the 2006 -2009 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of San Luis Obispo and the San Luis Obispo Police Officers' Association (POA), upon ratification by the membership, for the term January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011; motion carried 5:0. C2.: CONTRACT FOR CROSS - CONNECTION INSPECTION SERVICES. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to authorize the Mayor to execute the contract for Cross - Connection Inspection Services with the County of San Luis Obispo; motion carried 5:0. C3. LABORATORY ANALYSES SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR 2011 -2013, SPECIFICATION NO. 91059. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to: 1..Approve the release of a request for proposals for.2011 -2013 Water and Wastewater Laboratory Analyses Services. 2. Authorize the City Manager to award and execute a two -year contract if the lowest responsible proposal does not exceed $120,000; motion carried 5:0. C4. MONTEREY STORM SALES TAX FUNDEI A MEASURE Y - TION NO. 91036. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh/Carter to: 1. Approve plans and specifications for the Monterey Storm Drain Replacement Project, a Measure Y = Y2 cent sales tax funded project, Specification No. 91036. 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 $350,000; motion carried 5:0. C5. ANNUAL STATEMENT OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to receive and file annual statements of revenues and expenditures from development impact fees for 2009 -10 (water, wastewater and transportation); motion carried 5:0. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 C6. LA LOMA ADOBE .STABILIZATION, SPECIFICATION NO. 90658. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh/Carter to: 1. Reject the bid and authorize staff to re- advertise the "La Loma Adobe Stabilization, Specification No. 90658." 2. Approve revised plans and specifications. 3. Amend the project scope of work and amend contract indemnification provisions to limit contractor liability in-the event of structural failure in the course of performing the project. 4. Authorize the City Manager:to award a construction contract if the lowest responsible bid is less than the Engineer's Estimate of $95,000; motion carried 5:0. C7. MODIFICATION OF COMPENSATION FOR MAYOR JAN MARX FOR HER CURRENT TERM OF OFFICE. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to adopt Resolution No.. 10241.(2011 .Series) reducing the monthly compensation of the Mayor from $1,200 per month to $1,100 per month, effective January 6, 2011, through the remainder of the term of office of newly elected Mayor Jan Marx and modifying Council Member Dan Carpenter's. compensation to $8,600 annually for his term of office; motion carried 5:0. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. UNREINFORCED MASONRY HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM STATUS REPORT. Economic Development Manager Clark and Chief Building Official Girvin presented the agenda report and responded to questions. Public Comments There was no public comment. —end of public comments - -- Council discussion ensued during which Council commended Economic Development Manager Clark and requested that staff return to Council with an update and alternatives, if necessary, regarding the progress of Springfield Baptist Church by June 2011. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Smith to receive and file report regarding status of Unreinforced Masonry Hazard Mitigation (URM) Program; motion carried 5:0. Council recessed at 8:50 pm and reconvened at 9:00 pm with all members present. City Council Meeting, Page 5 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 STUDY SESSION 2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: APPLICATION ACTIVITY ALin r2011OL1110 AQ@1111Ar2,ri^ 1Q Community Development Director Mandeville introduced this item, following which Deputy Community Development Director Davidson and Chief Building Official Girvin presented the agenda report and responded to questions. Public Comments There were no public comments. ---end of public comments— ACTION: Moved by Smith /Ashbaugh to receive a presentation from the Community Development Department on application activity and revenue assumptions; motion carried 5:0. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Vice Mayor Ashbaugh reported on his attendance at the CAPSLO meeting. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Marx informed Council on the North Rail corridor-improvements that would link the tri- counties via railway. Council Member Carter referred to a Red File he submitted regarding the Financial Sustainability Task Force report and suggested to have a presentation to Council explaining their recommendations. City Manager Lichtig explained that the purpose of the task force was to provide her with additional information regarding the budget process and financial sustainability. Council discussion ensued during which by consensus, they agreed that an additional presentation by the task force was not necessary. Vice Mayor Ashbaugh asked staff for an update with Union Pacific. City Manager Lichtig stated that staff is looking into reevaluating the relationship between the City and Union Pacific. 1 . . . .. City Council Meeting Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Page 6 Vice Mayor Ashbaugh requested a letter of support for his appointment to the Central Coast Regional Water Control Board. By consensus, Council agreed to agendize this item. By consensus of the Council, Mayor Marx reopened the public comment on items not on the agenda period to allow Mr. Matt Blackstone to speak. Matt Blackstone, San Luis Obispo County, spoke about his concerns regarding a presentation by the Sustainability Task Force. City Attorney Dietrick reiterated that this issue was not placed on the agenda. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Marx adjourned the meeting at 10:19 p.m. Elaina Cano, CMC City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 03/01/11 1 1