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MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, APRIL 19.2 011
990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
3:00 P.M. — SPECIAL MEETING — COUNCIL CHAMBER
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.
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APPOINTMENTS
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ACTION: Moved by Carter /Smith to: 1) Appoint Dave Cox to the Promotional
Coordinating Committee effective April 19, 2011, and expiring on March 31, 2015. This
term would be for a four year term; 2) Appoint Nipool Patel to the Tourism Business
Improvement District Board (TBID) effective April 19, 2011, and expiring on March 31,
2012; and 3) Appoint Clint Pearce to the Tourism Business Improvement District Board
(TBID) effective April 19, 2011, and expiring on March 31, 2015; motion carried 5:0.
CONSENT AGENDA
Cl. MINUTES.
ACTION: Moved by Carpenter /Ashbaugh to waive oral reading and approve as
presented; motion carried 5`.0.
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ACTION: Moved by Carpenter /Ashbaugh to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 10256 (2011
Series ) authorizing the City Manager to execute a master agreement and program
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supplements for State funded transit projects; 2) Authorize the Public Works Director to
execute all Program Supplements for State funded transit projects and any
amendments thereto required by the California Department of Transportation; motion
carried 5:0.
C3. JOHNSON WATERLINE AND PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT;
SPECIFICATION NO. 91042.
ACTION: Moved by Carpenter /Ashbaugh to: 1) Approve the plans and specifications
for Johnson Waterline and Pavement Repair Project, Specification No. 91042 and
authorize staff to advertise for bids; 2) Authorize the City Manager to award the contract
if the lowest responsible bid is within Engineer's Estimate of $168,000; motion carried
5:0.
C4. WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY: CLARIFIER 1 AND PAINTING PROJECT:
SPECIFICATION NO. 90908.
ACTION:. Moved by Carpenter /Ashbaugh to: 1) Approve the plans and specifications
for Water Reclamation Facility: Clarifier 1 and Painting Project, Specification No. 90908
and authorize staff to advertise for bids; 2) Authorize the City Manager to award the
contract if the lowest responsible bid is within Engineer's Estimate of $150,000; motion
carried 5:0.
C5. TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LEASE AT SANTA ROSA PARK.
ACTION: Moved by Carpenter /Ashbaugh to approve a revised lease agreement with
AT&T for a telecommunications facility at Santa Rosa Park; motion carried 5:0.
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STUDY SESSION
RECLAMATION FACILITY AND DEDESIGNATION OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CREEK.
Utilities Director Mattingly introduced the item, following which Wastewater. Division
Manager Hix presented the agenda report.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
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ACTION: Council received and filed the report.
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BUSINESS ITEM
2. CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYEE INPUT REGARDING POTENTIAL BALLOT
MEASURES.
City Attorney Dietrick presented the agenda report and responded to questions.
Public Comments
There was no public comment.
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Moved by Smith /Carpenter to direct staff to craft a measure that repeals Charter Section
1105; motion failed 2:3, (Ashbaugh, Carter and Marx, opposed).
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Ashbaugh to direct staff to provide language to Council for a
proposed ballot measure amending the language in Charter Section 1105 with Alternative
#6 as stated in the agenda report, 3:2 (Smith/Carpenter opposed).
Council Member Carpenter stated that his opposition to the motion is due to his support of
repealing Charter Section 1105 in its entirety.
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Carpenter to direct staff to provide language to Council for a
proposed ballot measure repealing Charter Section 1107.; 4;1 (Ashbaugh opposed).
Council discussion ensued during which they discussed the concerns of the citizens,
maintaining positive relations with all City staff and election related timelines.
Vice Mayor Ashbaugh stated for the record reasons for his opposition to holding a special
election was due to cost associated with holding a special election and the possible threat
of litigation.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
There were no Council Liaison Reports presented.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Marx reported that she addressed the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, and
attended the Cal Poly parade.
Council Member Smith reported on her attendance at the Cal Poly Center for Innovation
Entrepreneurship forum.
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Council Member Carter referred to a Red File pertaining to a status report on the League
of California Cities Employee Relations Committee meeting that was submitted prior to
the meeting.
Vice Mayor Ashbaugh reported on his attendance at the Citizens Redistricting
Commission.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION AT 5:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M. — CLOSED SESSION — COUNCIL HEARING ROOM
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPICS
City Attorney Dietrick announced the following Closed Session topics:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL = Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (a)
Vinciguerra Construction v. City of San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case No. CV100705
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL = Anticipated Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (b)(3)(E)
Two (2) potential cases regarding asserted obligations to meet and confer over potential
ballot measures
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Manx 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.
The Closed Session adioumed at 6:58 p.m.
7:00 P.M. — REGULAR MEETING — COUNCIL CHAMBER
Mayor Marx called the regular meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. All Council Members were
present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT.
City Attorney Dietrick reported that Council met in Closed Session to discuss Existing
Litigation and Anticipated Litigation. There was no reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Marx presented a proclamation to Morgen Marshall, Rideshare Program
Manager, in honor of recognizing May 2011 as Bike Month in the City of San Luis
Obispo.
Mayor Marx presented a proclamation to Sue Sunderland for DMV /Donate Life California
Month.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Allan Cooper San Luis Obispo, informed the Council about a downtown "Discovery Walk"
hosted by Save Our Downtown.
David Brodie, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support.of maintaining a successful and vibrant
downtown.
Gary Fowler San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the proposed new
parking meters in the downtown and increased in parking fees.
Will Powers, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the City's Police
Department.
Bernadette Bernard San Luis Obispo Literacy Council, announced an upcoming spelling
bee in support of literacy.
CONTINUED BUSINESS ITEM
3. CONTINUED FROM APRIL 12 2011 STRATEGIC BUDGET DIRECTION.
City Manager Lichtia and Interim Director of Finance anca �ntormavon i ecnn,
Bradley gave an abbreviated presentation of the Strategic Budget Direction.
Public Comments
Tim Billing, Arroyo Grande, requested additional funding to the Promotional Coordinating
Committee to support singage and the Visitors Center.
Jill Lemieux, San Luis Obispo, concurred with.Mr. Billing.
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Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo spoke about his concerns regarding the City's future
financial sustainabilty.
Jody Frey, San Luis Obispo spoke about her concerns regarding a reduction in the
Police Department staff and the costs for the Downtown Beautification project.
Brett Cross, San Luis Obispo spoke in support of the Neighborhood Services program
and preserving Laguna Lake.
Andrea Miller, San Luis Obispo spoke about the importance of the collaboration with the
Downtown Association.
Richard Kreisa, San Luis Obispo spoke about the importance of the Natural Resources
program.
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The following is a summary of the strategies that were discussed, including Council
consensus and direction:
Capital Improvement Plan
Council concurred with the level of investment, and phased approached as presented by
staff.
Council recessed at 8:55 p.m. and reconvened at 9:05 p.m. with all members present.
Revenue Enhancements
There was overall support by the Council to approve, in-concept, the recommended
revenue enhancements as part of the budget balancing strategy, with the exception of
the elimination of the street sweeping services, public art administration from public art
fund, and downtown activity support from the Downtown Association.
Significant Operating Program Changes
There was overall support by the Council to approve, in concept, the recommended
significant operating program changes, with the exception of the Neighborhood
Wellness program, which will be further discussed at a future Council meeting.
Operating Program Reductions
There was overall support by the Council to approve, in concept, the recommended
operating program reductions, with the exception of the Human Relations Commission
(HRC) and Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC) reductions to the Grants -In -Aid
program.
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Employee Concessions
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Smith to direct staff to identify a number more aggressive
than $2.1 million in year two for employee concessions; motion carried 3:2, (Marx and
Ashbaugh opposed).
Mayor Marx stated for the record that she supports staff recommendation and her
opposition to the motion was based on the use of the term. "more aggressive."
One -Time Reserves
There was overall support by the Council to approve, in concept, the recommended use
of one -time reserves.
Additional Policy Direction on Key Issues
Golf Fund
There was overall support by the Council to approve, in concept, to transfer Golf
operations to the General Fund and eliminate the Golf Enterprise Fund.
Evaluation of Potential. Reorganization involving Parks and Recreation
Department and Natural Resources Program
There was consensus by the Council to not pursue evaluation of organizational
realignment between Parks and Recreation Department and Natural Resources
Program
City Clerk Pilot Program
There was overall support by the Council to approve permanently implementing the City
Clerk's office as a program within the Administration Department.
ACTION: Council provided direction regarding conceptual budget balancing strategy
for 2011 -13 and provided policy direction as stated above.
PUBLIC HEARING
4. CONSIDERATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING
FOR THREE PROPERTIES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CALLE
JOAQUIN, BETWEEN LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD AND HIGHWAY 101 (GP /R
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ER 70 -10; 5; 1443 AND 1433 CALLE JOAQUIN).
Deputy Director Davidson presented the agenda report and responded to questions..
Mayor Marx opened the public hearing.
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Jeremy Freund, Applicant, spoke in support of staffs recommendation.
Mayor Marx closed the public hearing.
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Moved by Ashbaugh to approve staffs recommendation with an amendment to delete
Section 2. (3); motion failed for lack of a second.
ACTION: Moved by Carpenter /Carter to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 10257 (2011 _Series)
approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER 70 -10) and an amendment to the
General Plan Land Use Element map to change the land use designation of 1445, 1443
and 1433 Calle Joaquin from Tourist Commercial to Services and Manufacturing, based
on findings, and subject to mitigation measures; 2) Introduce Ordinance No. 1561 (2011
Series ) approving an amendment to the Zoning Map for 1445, 1443 and 1433 Calle
Joaquin from Tourist- Commercial (C -T) to Service- Commercial with Special
Considerations overlay zone (C -S -S), based on findings and subject to mitigation
measures and conditions; motion carried 4:1, (Ashbaugh opposed).
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Marx adjourned
the meeting at 11:21 p.m.
E aina Cano, CIVIC
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 06/21/11
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