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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/03/2012MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Andrew Carter and Kathy Smith, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, 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. APPOINTMENTS Al. COUNCIL LIAISON SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS 2012. Mayor Marx and Vice Mayor Carpenter presented the report. ACTION: Moved by Carpenter /Ashbaugh to approve the Council Liaison Subcommittee assignments as modified to include the ratification of Council Member Ashbaugh as the Alternate to the Air Pollution Control District in 2011 and 2012 (5:0). A2. COUNCIL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. City Clerk Cano presented the report and responded to Council questions. Council discussion ensued during which they discussed the option of deferring the entire process for 2012. Public Comment: Andrea Devitt, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of deferring the entire process for 2012. Kevin Rice, San Luis Obispo, spoke about the process and responsibilities of a Council Compensation Committee. —end of public comments --- City Council Meeting Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Page 2 Council Member Ashbaugh spoke in favor of appointing a Council Compensation Committee. Mayor Marx spoke in favor of appointing a Council Compensation Committee so that Council's compensation may be more in line with the rest of the organization. ACTION: Moved by Smith /Carter to defer the entire process for appointing a Council Compensation Committee for 2012; 3:2 Marx/Ashbaugh opposed. Council Member Ashbaugh stated for the record, the action by the Council will result in more overall staff time and a failure of leadership by the Council. Council Member Carter explained the history of the Council's compensation. A3. APPOINTMENT_ TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. Council Member Smith presented the report. ACTION: Moved by Smith /Carpenter to appoint Theresa Merk.le to the Human Relations Commission to fill an unscheduled vacancy with a term ending March 31, 2013; motion carried 5:0. PUBLIC COMMENT Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, responded to a previous comment by Council Member Carter regarding Utility User Tax and spoke of his concern regarding Measure Y renewal. Mr. Fowler also suggested additional staffing for the City Clerk's office and distributed a memo to Council regarding California Vehicle Code 21204. This memo is on file with the original agenda packet. Donald E. Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding safety on Sacramento Drive. Luis Obispo P Association, announced the new name of the organization. Andrea Seastrand, President of the San Luis Obispo Property and Business Owners Association, introduced herself as the new president of the organization. Jody Frey, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her concerns regarding the outdoor smoking ban. Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo Property and Business Owners Association, spoke in support of the new President of the San Luis Obispo Property and Business Owner, Andrea Seastrand. Mr. Barasch spoke about his concerns regarding the City's fiscal status. 1 1 1 1 1 1 City Council Meeting Tuesday, January 3, 2012 CONSENT AGENDA Public Comment: Page 3 Jody Frey, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her concerns regarding the Marsh Street bridge and asked for clarification regarding the location of the Chorro Street Reconstruction. Public Works Director Walter responded to Ms. Frey's question. -- -end of public comments— C1. MINUTES. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to waive oral reading and approve as presented; motion carried 5:0. C2. : CITY TLE 17 OF TH ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to adopt Ordinance No. 1571 (2012 Series) amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code; motion carried 5:0. C3. CHORRO STREET RECONSTRUCTION MEASURE Y PROJECT, SPECIFICATION No. 91043. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to: 1) Approve plans and specifications for the Chorro Street Reconstruction Project, Specification No. 91043; and 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Manager to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid for the Chorro Street Reconstruction Project is within the Engineer's Estimate of $300,000; motion carried 5:0. C4. STATUS UPDATE REGARDING CONSULTANT SELECTION FOR LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS UPDATE. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to receive and file the status report; motion carried 5:0. CS. LEASE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 860 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 101- 102. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to adopt Resolution No. 10321 (2012 Series) to: 1) Approve the commercial lease agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and. Julie Stowasser; and 2) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the commercial lease agreement and all necessary paperwork; motion carried 5:0. City Council Meeting Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Page 4 C6. 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 2010 -11 (water, wastewater and transportation); motion carried 5:0. 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS (C -D) ZONE), AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, (1231 -1233 C STREET, 734 -740 PACIFIC STREET, 1234 BROAD STREET). ERCIAL Community Development Director Johnson introduced this item, following which De u Director Davidson presented the agenda report. Mayor Marx opened the public hearing. Michael Peachey, Representative of Applicant, spoke in support of staff's recommendation. Mayor Marx closed the public hearing. Council discussion ensued during which they discussed necessity for the project to return to Council for final approval. ACTION: Moved by Smith /Ashbaugh to introduce Ordinance No. 1572 (2012 Series) with an added condition to return any project with a combined square footage of 15,000 square feet and a height of 35 feet to Council for final approval and adopt Resolution No. 10322 (2012 Series) (5:0). BUSINESS ITEMS 2. PALM NIPOMO PARKING STRUCTURE DIRECTION. Director of Public Works Walter introduced this item, following which Principal Transportation Planner Mandeville and Parking Division Manager Horch presented the agenda report. Public Comments: Kevin Harris, San Luis Obispo Artistic Director for the Little Theater, spoke in support of staff's recommendation and the relocation of the Little Theater to the proposed parking structure. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Jody Frey, San Luis Obispo, expressed concern about the parking structure's first floor height limits for handicap vans. Amy Kardel, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of staffs recommendation and the relocation of the Little Theater to the proposed parking structure. Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, spoke in opposition to the proposed parking structure. Parking Division Manager Horch responded to Mr. Fowlers concerns regarding the funding of the additional Little Theater structure and metering both sides of Palm Street. Allan Cooper, San Luis Obispo /Save Our Downtown, spoke in support of staffs recommendation and suggest the EIR focus on esthetics, pubiic safety and traffic. Mr. Cooper recommended that the City should provide replacement housing should the two residential units be demolished. David Brodie, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding the proposed parking structure. Charolette Alexander, ArtsObispo, spoke in support of staffs recommendation. Eric Meyer, San Luis Obispo, suggested that the adobe be rented to the History Center for use of additional storage. Mr. Meyer also suggested that the AT &T building be used as a theater. —end of public comments - -- Council recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:15 p.m. with all members present. Council discussion ensued during which they discussed the preservation of the oak tree at 614 Monterey, the feasibility of leasing the property to the Little Theater, the naming of the parking structure (Monterey Street Structure or Nipomo Street Parking Structure), the primary and secondary entrances should be based on a traffic analysis, esthetics including the opposition of palm trees, design of the sidewalks and bulb outs, and the overall cost of the project. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carpenter to direct staff to prepare and advertise a Request for Proposals for environmental services to prepare a focused environmental impact report (EIR) for the Palm Nipomo parking structure project and authorize the City Manager to award if the contract is within the project budget; motion carried 5:0. 3. CITY COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. City Clerk Cano presented the agenda report. City Council.Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Public Comments Kevin Rice, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concern with an earlier start time and additional council meetings. Support a cut -off time of 10:00 p.m. and not start any new hearing after 10 p.m. Limit the staff report and make intemet available. Courtney Kienow, San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce, spoke about the concerns of a 5:00 p.m. start time. Jody Frey, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her concerns regarding a 5:00 p.m. start and recommended a 6:00 p.m. start time and continue the agenda items after 10:00 p.m. - - -end of public comments - -- Council discussion ensued during which they discussed the necessity of adding an additional Council meeting per month. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to maintain a 7:00 p.m. start time and include a third meeting per month; 3:2 Marx and Smith opposed. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Ashbaugh to: 1) Introduce by title only Ordinance No. 1573 (2012 Series) amending Chapter 2.04 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code to change regular meeting dates to the first three Tuesday's of the month; 4:1, Smith opposed. Mayor Marx stated for the record, that her vote supporting the above motion was made to help implement the will of the majority of the Council. Council discussion ensued during which they made further amendments to the Council's Policies and Procedures manual. Public Comment: Jody Frey, San Luis Obispo, asked the Council about the process of changing the City's Charter. Mayor Marx responded to Ms. Frey's question. Kevin Rice, San Luis Obispo, referenced a typographical error on page 133 -35, section 6.2. City Manager Lichtig clarified that section 6.2 which referenced a section 6.6.2 will be changed to 6.1.1. ---end of public comments - -- 1 G City Council Meeting Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Page 7 ACTION: Moved by Carter /Ashbaugh. adopt Resolution No. 10323 (2012 Series) amending the City Council Policies and Procedures; motion carried 5:0. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Smith reported on her attendance at a meeting at the SLO Senior Center, the Economic Vitality Corporation meeting and the City Holiday Party. Council Member Ashbaugh reported on his attendance at the Community Action Partnership meeting. Mayor Marx reported on her attendance at the City University Luncheon, Cal ID Board, EVC Holiday Party, press conference of new police chief, pre - meeting designation of San Luis Obispo creek. Mayor Marx also announced that on the 6th of January at 3:30 p.m. there will be tour of the new Cal Poly Recreation facility. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Marx adjourned the meeting at 11:05 p.m. Elaina Cano, CMC City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: oa m d 12