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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2012 - 6:00 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, and
Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter
Council Members
Absent: Mayor Jan Marx
City Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Andrea Visveshwara, Assistant City Attorney,
Michael Codron, Assistant City Manager, and Maeve Kennedy Grimes,
City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented
reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT — ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, spoke in regard to bicycle lane markings and the cost of
marking the roads. He also spoke about the violations made by bicyclists in the city.
Tom Martin, from Cold Canyon Landfill, notified the Council that they are appealing their
Board of Supervisor's project approval. Mr. Ashbaugh and Mr. Carter asked Mr. Martin
questions.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
B1. FINAL REPORT: WATER RATE STRUCTURE STUDY.
(MATTI NGLY/HORTON/MUN DS — 60 MINUTES)
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Utilities Director Mattingly, Conservation Manager Munds and Shawn Koom, Associate
Vice President, HDR Engineering presented the report and responded to Council
questions.
Public Comments
No one spoke at this time.
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Council Member Smith is concerned about the rate increase on the low end users. She
stated her interest in finding out if other Council Members were interested in an
alternative.
Council Member Ashbauqh stated that he was interested in alternative 2 but has
concerns.
Council Member Carter stated that he would consider alternative 2 if the fixed cost would
increase recommend the ccf to $7 or $7.50.
Vice Mayor Carpenter stated he was comfortable with the staff recommendation.
Council Member Carter suggested that the matter be continued to another meeting so
that Mayor Marx could participate in the discussion and vote.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Carter / Council Member Smith to
continue a decision on this matter to an uncertain date when Mayor Marx can
participate in the discussion and vote.
Roll Call Vote: 4 — 0 -1 (Mayor Marx absent) Motion Carried.
BW1. SETTING THE TABLE: BACKGROUND MATE
(LICHTIG /BOURBEAU /CODRON /JOHNSON /MATTINGLY —120 MINUTES)
City Manager Lichtiq, Director of Finance & Information Technology Bourbeau,
Assistant City Manager Codron, Community Development Director Johnson, and
Interim Director of Public Works Mattingly presented the report and responded to
Council questions.
Vice Mayor Carpenter expressed his pleasure with the presentation tonight and looks
forward to the December meeting.
Public Comments
No one spoke at this time.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
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City Manager Lichtig thanked staff for their attendance at tonights meeting.
Concensus was reached by all Council Members to accept the report.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Liaison Reports:
The following reports were received:
Council Member Ashbaugh presented an oral report. He attended the opening of the
Veterans Center. Council Member Ashbaugh indicated that he and three other Council
Members attended the Homeless workshop at the Mission on November 5th. The
Atascadero Veterans Day ceremony honored Hazel McNett for her service during WWII.
Council Member Smith reviewed her prepared report, including her attendance at the
LUCE Task Force, Portland Homeless Village Presentation; Court hearing re the
Homeless Alliance; Employees of the Year Tea; Adam Hill Homeless Services Center;
Granada Sneak Preview and Neighborhood Wellness meeting; Chamber Green Awards;
SLO Vet's Center Opening; Mission Social Justice Ministry; Hospice Mayor's Luncheon;
Farmer's Market Veteran's Commemoration; Central Coast Economic Forecast; Habitat
for Humanity Groundbreaking; meeting with Bill Thoma; and Downtown Association
Board meeting. Dixon Moore made a presentation regarding advertising at City parking
structures.
Communications:
Council Member Carter brought up the fact that even with the passage of Proposition 30,
Cuesta College is considering cancellation of classes. At their meeting on Dec 12th, the
Board of Trustees will consider the preliminary list of classes to be cancelled, including
Career and Technical courses, German, Geography, and the Dance program, however,
there are no proposed cuts to athletics.
Council Member Smith complimented the Vice Mayor on conducting the meeting.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Vice Mayor Carpenter
adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
Ma6e Ken _. yGnme, '
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 12/4/12 '