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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/19/2011C MINUTES 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. Al. (TBID). APPOINTMENTS COM 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. C2. TE FUN TER RAM ACTION: Moved by Carpenter /Ashbaugh to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 10256 (2011 Series ) authorizing the City Manager to execute a master agreement and program City Council Meeting Page .2 Tuesday, April 19, 2011 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. i� 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. - - -end of public comments— ACTION: Council received and filed the report. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, April 19, 2011 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. =--end of public comments 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. City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Page 4 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 1 City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, April 19, 2011 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. City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, April 19, 2011 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. —end of public comments - -- 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. City Council Meeting' Page 7 Tuesday,.April 19, 2011 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 144 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. City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Jeremy Freund, Applicant, spoke in support of staffs recommendation. Mayor Marx closed the public hearing. Page 8 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 �l