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Tuesday, September 20, 2011
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (a)
Secrest v. City of San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Case No. CV 060225
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Anticipated Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (c)
One (1) potential case, CBS Outdoor Incorporated
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL_ — Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (a)
McDow, Daniel v City of San Luis Obispo
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ7291309; ADJ863003; ADJ7805748
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Marx called for public comments.
Arnold Jonas, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the CBS Outdoor
Incorporation billboard and suggested removal of the billboard in question.
Andrew Merriam, San Luis Obispo, concurred with Mr. Jonas' comments.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Vice Mayor Ashbaugh joined the Closed Session at 5:50 p.m.
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 adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
7:00 P.M. — REGULAR MEETING — COUNCIL CHAMBER
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 Real
Property Negotiations, Existing Litigation, and Anticipated Litigation. No further reportable
action was taken.
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PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Marx presented a proclamation to Major Nicole Balliet, Commander, Camp San
Luis Obispo, for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.
Mayor Marx presented a proclamation in honor of World Habitat Day to Julia Ogden,
Director, Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns with the plastic and paper bag,
public notices and suggested Cold Canyon Landfill and IWMA. continue to recycle the
plastic bags.
Derek Bishop, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding an ad placed by the
Police Department in the Mustang Daily referring to the noise ordinance.
Curtis Reinhardt, Director of the Railroad .Festival, informed the Council of the upcoming
Central Coast Railroad Festival.
Donald E. Hedrick; San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the recycling program.
Kevin Rice, San Luis Obispo, spoke about Coastal Cleanup Day and his concerns
regarding the air pollution report connected to off road activities at the Oceano Dunes.
Jody Frey, San Luis .Obispo, spoke in opposition to the Garden Street Terraces and
Chinatown project and of her concerns regarding the smoking ban.
Dr. Will Powers, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding staff in the Public
Works Department and the street paving project on Johnson Avenue. .
City Manager Lichtig responded to public comments regarding the street paving project
and assured Council that analysis was conducted and is available upon request.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Comments:
Vice Mayor Ashbaugh made comments regarding Items C2, and C4.
Police Chief Linden responded to the Vice Mayor's question regarding Item C2.
Mayor Marx made. comments regarding Items C6 and C8.
Public Comment:
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Tim Williams, San Luis Obispo, Digit West, spoke in support of staffs recommendation.
Jane Maxwell, Rotary Club, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of Item C6
C1. MINUTES.
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Smith to waive oral reading and approve as presented;
motion carried 5:0.
C2. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVER REPLACEMENT:
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Smith to award a contract to Solutions II in the amount of
$265,284 for the replacement of the public safety computer -aided dispatch and records
management system servers; motion carried 5:0.
C3. SEWERLINE_REPLACEMENT 2009 -10, SPECIFICATION NO. 90916.
ACTION: Moved�by Carter /Smith to: 1) Approve the plans and specifications for the
Sewerline Replacements 2009 -10 project, Specification No. 90916; and 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 $1,120,000; motion carried .
5:0.
C4. UTILITY USERS TAX. COMPLIANCE AND REVENUE PROTECTION
PROGRAM.
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Smith to approve a contract with MuniServices, LLC
( "MuniServices ") and Donald H. Maynor, A Professional Law Corporation ( "Donald
Maynor ") to perform Utility Users Tax (UUT) compliance and revenue protection
services; motion carried 5:0.
C5. FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT APPLICATION FOR
2011.
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Smith to: 1) Authorize staff to submit a grant application for
an estimated $65,000 to the Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to fund
Thermal Imaging Cameras (TIC's) for fire suppression personnel; and 2) If grant is
awarded, authorize the City Manager to accept and appropriate the funds to Fire
Department Operating Material and Supplies; motion carried 5:0.
C6. NAMING OF THE RAILROAD SAFETY_ TRAIL PHASE 4A IN RECOGNITION
ROTARY CLUB AND OTHER DONORS.
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ACTION: Moved by Carter /Smith, as recommended by the Parks and Recreation
Commission, to approve naming the section of the Railroad Safety Trail from the Cal
Poly /City limit to Foothill Boulevard, the "Rotary Conner - Cletsoway Link of the Railroad
Safety Trail "; motion carried 5:0
C7.
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Smith to: 1) Approve the Cal Poly contribution schedules
and scope of transit services for the Cal Poly Subsidy Program; and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 10300 (2011 Series) authorizing the City Manager to execute the
agreement between the City and Cal Poly, and approve any amendments during the
term of the agreement; motion carried 5:0.
C8. CITY COMMUNICATIONS CONDUIT. AGREEMENT.
ACTION: Moved by Carter /Smith to approve agreement with Digital West Networks,
Inc. for.use of City communications conduit in exchange for labor involved with
completion of a redundant City fiber loop and for other in -kind consideration as
specified.; motion carried 5:0.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR 2011 -12 CALIFORNIA SUPPLEMENTAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND.
Chief of Police Linden presented the agenda report and responded to Council
questions.
Mayor Marx opened the public hearing.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Marx closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved by Smith /Ashbaugh to adopt Resolution No. 10301 (20.11 Series)
approving an expenditure plan for $100,000 from the 2011-12 California Supplemental
Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) to continue funding the salary and benefits
for a Police Department Communications Technician; motion carried 5:0.
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Community Development _ Deputy_ Director Murry presented the agenda report and
responded to Council questions.
Public Comments
Amy Lopez, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of staff's recommendation
—end of public comments—
Council. discussion ensued during which they spoke in support of staff's
recommendation and the assistance of Cal Poly's Graduate Program.
ACTION: Moved by Carpenter /Smith to:. 1) Approve the work scope for the General
Plan update, process including the fiscal analysis and EIR consultant services in
connection. with the Land Use and Circulation Elements update project and authorize
staff to proceed with sending out Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to qualified
consulting firms; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to award the contract to a qualified
consulting firm for consultant services provided proposal is within budgeted amount;
motion carried 5:0.
STUDY SESSION
3. REVIEW OF A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT CONCEPT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND CHEVRON CORPORATION TO FACILITATE THE
EARLY INSTALLATION-OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE AIRPORT AREA.
Assistant City Manager Codron introduced this item and presented the agenda report
and responded to Council questions.
Victor Montgomery, Chevron Representative, gave a presentation and responded to
Council questions.
Bill Almas, Senior Project Manager, Chevron Land and Development, gave a
presentation and responded to Council questions.
Council recessed at 9:22 p.m. and reconvened at 9:36 p.m. with all members present
Public Comments
Allen Settle, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of proceeding with the project and
recommended removing the colliseurh on the Chevron property.
Ty Safreno, CEO Trust Automation, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of staffs
recommendation.
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Ermina Karim, Chamber of Commerce C_ EO, spoke- in support of the project and of the.
reimbursement agreement.
.Doug Hoffman, San Luis Paper Company, Owner, spoke in support of the project.
Jody Frey, San -Luis .Obispo, spoke of her concerns regarding the proposed roundabout
on' Santa Fe and Broad Street.
Will Powers, San Luis Obispo, spoke in opposition to the project.
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Council discussion ensued during which they spoke in support of staff continuing their
efforts with the reimbursement agreement for development of the property and
infrastructure, preservation of open space and natural resources. Discussion also
included concerns regarding the phasing of widening of Tank Farm Road and the job-
housing balance.
ACTION: Council received presentations from City staff and Chevron Corporation
representatives regarding the installation of infrastructure in the Airport Area and the
principles of a potential development agreement that would provide reimbursement to
Chevron for infrastructure costs that exceed its fair share requirement; and provided
direction to staff to proceed with a more detailed analysis of the proposal.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS -AND COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Smith reported on her attendance at the SLODA meeting and Student
Community Liaison Committee meeting. Ms. Smith referred to a letter she received from
business owners near the Railroad Square regarding Greyhound busses parking in the
Amtrak parking lot. City Manager Lichtig and Assistant City Manager Codron responded
to Ms. Smith's questions and concerns and stated that staff will contact the business
owners.
Vice Mayor Ashbaugh reported on his attendance at the IWMA, and CAPSLO meetings,
as well as the Constitution Day event at Cuesta College, September 11th Ceremony, and
Taste of SLO.
Council Member Carpenter reported on his attendance at the September 11th ceremony
at the Nazarene Church.
Mayor Marx stated that she is serving on a subcommittee of SLOCOG that is considering
putting forth a Y2 cent sales tax measure on the ballot. Ms. Marx also reported on her
attendance at the September 11th celebration, service at the Presbyterian Church,
Laguna Lake Golf Course presentation for Laguna Middle School students, Fall
Conference at Cal .Poly, SCLC, and Constitution Day celebration at Cuesta College,
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.Vice Mayor Ashbaugh spoke about his concerns regarding increased graffiti in his
neighborhood and a recent homicide.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Marx adjourned
the meeting at 10:40 p.m.
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iaina Cano, CIVIC
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 10/18/11
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