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MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2011
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
5:00 P.M. — SPECIAL MEETING
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.
BUSINESS ITEM
1. REVIEW AND MODIFY COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY.
City Manager.Lichtig introduced this item following which, Director of Human Resources
Irons presented the agenda report and responded to questions.
Public Comments
There was no. public comment.
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Council discussion ensued during which they discussed community acceptability,
difference between local, state -wide and national recruitment efforts, frequency of
review of the compensation philosophy, data points, "quality of life" and other
amendments to the resolution.
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Carpenter to adopt Resolution No. 10248 (2011 Series)
modifying the compensation philosophy for the City of San Luis Obispo as amended
through the straw vote; motion carried 4:1 (Ashbaugh opposed).
The Special meeting adioumed at 6:32 p.m:
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7:00 P.M. — REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Marx called the Regular meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. All Council Members were
present.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Marx presented Julie Miller, Executive Director of Autism Spectrum Center, with a
proclamation acknowledging Autism Awareness Month.
Mayor Marx presented Angie King of the National Organization of Women and the 100
Years of California Women Voting Steering Committee, with a proclamation
acknowledging Women's History Month.
Mayor Marx presented Natalie Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer from the American Red
Cross, with a proclamation acknowledging American Red Cross Month.
APPOINTMENTS
Al. 2011 APPOINTMENTS TO CITY ADVISORY BODIES.
ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Smith, as recommended by the Council Subcommittee
Members, to make appointments effective April 1, 2011, to the City's advisory bodies as
listed below, and direct the City Clerk to continue to recruit for the unfilled positions;
motion carried 5:0.
Architectural Review Commission (Subcommittee Members Ashbaugh and Marx)
1. Michelle McCovey -Good to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015.
2. Ken Curtis to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015.
Bicycle Advisory Committee (Subcommittee Members Carpenter and Marx)
1. Howard Weisenthall to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015.
2. Catherine Machado to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015.
Construction Board of Appeals (Subcommittee Members Carpenter and Carter)
1. Niel Dilworth to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015.
Cultural Heritage Committee (Subcommittee Members Carpenter and Smith)
1. Ken Kalkowski to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015.
2. Bob Pavlik to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015.
3. Jaime Hill to a two year term expiring March 31, 2013.
4. John Fowler to a one year term expiring March 31, 2012.
Housing Authority Board (Subcommittee Members Marx)
1 . Marti Reed as a Board Member to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015.
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2. Elizabeth Steinberg as a Board Memberto a four year term expiring March 31,
2015.
3. Lyn Brumley as the Senior Tenant Representative to a two year term expiring
March 31, 2013.
4. Mandi Milliken as a Tenant Representative to a two year term expiring March 31,
2013.
5. Continue to recruit for one unfilled -Board Member vacancy.
Human Relations Commission (Subcommittee Members Smith and Carpenter)
1. Norte Placek to a four year term expiring on March 31, 2015.
2. Ronald Tilley to a four year term expiring on March 31, 2015.
3. Charlene Rosales to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015. .
Jack House Committee (Subcommittee Members Carpenter and Ashbaugh)
1. Kathi Settle to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015.
Joint Use of Recreational Facilities Committee (Subcommittee Members Carter
and Carpenter)
1. Michael Parolini to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015.
2. Continue to recruit for three unfilled vacancies.
Mass Transportation Committee (Subcommittee Members Smith and Marx)
1. Jody Frey as the Representative with a Disability to a four year term expiring
March 31, 2015.
2. Jean Long as the Student Representative to a four year term expiring March 31,
2015.
3. Todd Katz as the Member at Large to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015.
Parks and Recreation Commission-(Subcommittee Members Marx and Carpenter)
1. Steve Davis to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015.
2. Craig Kincaid to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015.
Personnel Board (Subcommittee Members Smith and Carter)
1. Carol Sexton to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015.
2. Frank Guyton to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015.
Planning Commission (Subcommittee Members Marx and Carter)
1. Mary Whittlesey to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015.
Promotional Coordinating Committee (Subcommittee Members Carter and Smith)
1. Marco Rizzo to a four year term expiring March 31 2015.
2. Continue to recruit for one unfilled vacancy.
Tourism Business Improvement District Board (Subcommittee Members Carter
and Smith)
1 . Joel Koper to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015.
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2. Jamie Wallace to a four year term expiring March 31, 2015.
3. Continue to recruit for one unfilled vacancy.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Freddy Otte, City Biologist, announced the 29th Annual Salmonid Restoration Conference
to be held March 23 -26, 2011 in San- Luis Obispo. `
Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the metal fencing in
the downtown area.
Council asked staff to work with Mr. Fowler and report via memo back to Council.
Jeff Edwards, County of -San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the cost to
maintain the Laguna Lake Golf Course.
Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the trash dumpster
ordinance.
City Attorney Dietrick responded to Mr. Barasch's concerns.
Jody Frey, SanLuis_Obispo, spoke about her concerns regarding having a special
election.
Ron Malak, San Luis Obispo, recommended the City hire a reserve police officer.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Carpenter spoke of his concerns regarding items C5 and C6.
C1. MINUTES.
ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh/Carter to waive oral reading and approve as amended;
motion carried 5:0.
C2. 2011 -12 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE .CONTROL GRANT
APPLICATION.
ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to: 1) Authorize staff to submit a grant
application to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for FY 2011 -12
in an amount not to exceed $50,000; motion carried 5:0.
C3. 2011 -12 CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) GRANT
APPLICATION.
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ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to: 1) Authorize staff to submit a grant
application to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for FY 2011 -12, for $55,776.
2) If a grant is awarded, authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary grant
documents; motion carried 5:0.
C4. RESOLUTION TO. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO OBTAIN-DISASTER ASSISTANCE.
ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to adopt Resolution No. 10249 (2011 Series)
authorizing Utilities Department staff to obtain federal disaster assistance for the
December 17, 2010, through January 4, 2011, severe winter storms; motion carried 5:0.
C5.
INFORMA
ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to adopt Resolution No -10250 (201.1 Series)
requesting CalPERS extend temporary employment beyond the 960 -hour limitation for
Interim Finance and Information Technology (IT) Director Mary Bradley; motion carried
4:1 (Carpenter opposed).
C6. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR SURVEYING SERVICES;
SPECIFICATION_ NO. 90900 (2011).
ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to: 1) Approve the Request for Qualifications for
Surveying Services, Specification No. 90900 (2011) and authorize staff.to.soliciit
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 4:1 (Carpenter opposed).
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. DOWNTOWN MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION.
Director of Public Works Walter introduced this item, following which Senior Civil
Engineer Fraser presented the agenda report and responded to questions.
Public Comments
Jody Frey, San Luis Obispo, spoke about _her concerns regarding the funding of this
project.
Deborah Cash, Executive Director Downtown Association, commended City staff for the
extensive communication with the Downtown businesses. In addition, Ms. Cash spoke in
support of downsizing the project, suggested to include lighting and responded to Council
questions.
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Lando Fike, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of additional lighting in the downtown.
Andrea Miller, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of staffs recommendation including the
lighting.
Will Powers, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the City's hiring of
independent contractors.
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ACTION: Moved by Carter /Smith to: 1) Reject all bids for the Downtown Maintenance
and Beautification Project, Specification No. 90979. 2) Direct staff to work with the
Downtown Association to reduce the scope of the base project to include a two (2) block
project area including lighting conduit installation by revising the bid documents allowing
for a project to be awarded within the available project budget. 3) Direct staff to include
a bid alternative for a three (3) block project, including conduit installation. 4)
Authorize the City Manager to approve the plans and specifications and award the
project for January 2012 construction, and award a contract if within the engineer's
estimate of $545,000. (5:0).
Council recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened. at 9:12 p.m. with all members present.
3.
DECLARATION.
JLTURAL RESE
)TER PLAN. FOR 1
Natural Resources Manager Havlik and Senior Planner Ricci presented the agenda
report and responded to questions.
Public Comments
Kim Pasciuto, Executive Director of the Central Ag Network, spoke in support of staffs
recommendation.
Linda Seeley, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of staffs . recommendation and
suggested staff consider organic farming.
Rosemary Wilvert, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of staffs recommendation.
Mila Vuiovich- LaBane, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of staffs recommendation and
suggested including the Dalidio property in the Ag Master Plan.
Louise Schiller.-San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of staffs recommendation.
Jody Frey. San Luis Obispo, spoke about her conems regarding the Dalidio property.
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Richard Kranzdorf, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of staffs recommendation.
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Council Member Carter stated his concerns regarding the Dalidio property and the
preclusion of a potential road connecting to Calle Joaquin.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Smith, as recommended by the Planning Commission and
the Parks and Recreation Commission, to: 1) Adopt Resolution No.. 10251 (2011
Series ) adopting the Agricultural Master Plan for the Calle Joaquin Agricultural Reserve
as amended. 2) Approve a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact for
the Agricultural Master Plan; motion carried 4:1, Carter opposed.
4. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SPECIAL MAILED BALLOT ELECTIONS.
City Clerk Cano presented the agenda report and responded to questions.
Public Comments
Jody Frey, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her concerns regarding the costs and risks of
voter fraud of all mailed ballot elections.
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ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carpenter to introduce Ordinance No. 1559 (2011
Series ) authorizing Council to set special all mailed ballot municipal elections for any
purpose (5:0).
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Fire Chief Hines introduced this item, following which Retired Battalion Chief Tom
Zeulner presented the agenda report and responded to questions.
Public Comments
There was no public comment.
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ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to introduce Ordinance No. 1560 (2011 Series)
as amended to amend Chapter 2.24 of the City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code,
Emergency Services; motion carried 5:0.
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COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
None
COMMUNICATIONS
None
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There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor_ Marx adjourned
the meeting at 11:30 p.m.
Elaina Cano, MC
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 05/03/11
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