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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2012 - 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Dan Carpenter, Andrew Carter, Vice
Mayor Kathy Smith, and Mayor Jan Marx
City Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Christine Dietrick, 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 Carter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
NEW HIRES - MOLLY CANO, TOURISM MANAGER — (CODRON /CLARK —10
MINUTES)
Assistant City Manager Michael Codron introduced Tourism Manager
Molly Cano as a New Hire.
BOB HILL, NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGER — (CODRON —10
MINUTES)
Assistant City Manager Michael Codron introduced Natural Resource
Manager Bob Hill as a New Hire.
PUBLIC COMMENT — ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, spoke in regard to recycling and the balance of
power within the City Council.
Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo, spoke in regard to restructuring the investment
oversight sub - committee and diversifying the membership and investments.
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Matt Kokkonen, San Luis Obispo, spoke in regard to investment policies, set -up of the
committee, how investments are decided, retirement contributions, and how employee
wages are compared.
Stew Jenkins, San Luis Obispo, spoke in regard to restructuring the investment
oversight sub - committee.
Leslie Halls, San Luis Obispo, spoke in regard to restructuring the investment sub-
committee by adding at least one City Council member and one financial expert.
Will Powers, San Luis Obispo, spoke in regard to restructuring the investment sub-
committee, employment selection process and road conditions.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments On Items On The Consent Calendar
Jeffrey Straw, Executive Director of SLO Regional Transit Authority addressed
questions by Vice Mayor Smith in regard to item C2.
Donald Hedrick and Leslie Hall, SLO. Co. Building Exchange, spoke in regard to item C4.
City Engineer, Barbara Lynch addressed questions raised.
- - -end of public comments - --
ACTION: Motion by Council MemberCarter /Council Member Ashbaugh to
approve the Consent Calendar Items C1 thru C4.
Roll Call Vote: 5 - 0. Motion Carried.
Mayor Marx noted that she was not in attendance at the November 13, 2012
meeting, and therefore, could not speak to their accuracy.
C1. MINUTES OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13,2012; AND NOVEMBER 20, 2012.
(CODRON /KENNEDY GRIMES)
RECOMMENDATION: Waive oral reading and approve as presented.
ACTION: Approved by Consent Calendar Vote.
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C2. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JANUARY 22, 2013, REGARDING PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FRANCHISE
ORDINANCES FOR TRANSPORTING OIL AND HYDROCARBON GASES BY
CONOCOPHILLIPS PIPELINE COMPANY TO PHILLIPS 66 PIPELINE AND
PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY. (DIETRICK/VISVESHWARA)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 10411(2012 Series) declaring the
City's intention to authorize the transfer of rights and obligations under Franchise
Ordinance 1564 from ConocoPhillips Pipeline Company to Phillips 66 Pipeline
and Phillips 66 Company and setting a public hearing date for January 22, 2013
pursuant to Section 1002 of the City Charter; and, 2) Adopt Resolution No.
10412 (2012 Series) declaring the City's intention to authorize the transfer of
rights and obligations under Franchise Ordinance 1569 from ConocoPhillips
Pipeline Company to Phillips 66 and setting a public hearing date for January 22,
2103 pursuant to Section 1002 of the City Charter.
ACTION: Approved by Consent Calendar Vote.
C3. REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY AMENDED JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT. (MATTINGLYNVEBSTER)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 10413 (2012 Series) to ratify the
proposed amendments to the Regional Transit Authority Joint Powers
Agreement.
ACTION: Approved by Consent Calendar Vote.
C4. ON -CALL SERVICES - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS — LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES, SPECIFICATION NO. 90703 - 20128;
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, SPECIFICATION NO. 90703 -
2012C; ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, SPECIFICATION NO. 90358 -2012;
AND SURVEYING SERVICES, SPECIFICATION NO. 90900 -2012.
(MATTINGLY /FRASERNANBEVEREN)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to
provide on -call services for implementation of the Capital Improvement Program,
as follows. a) Landscape Architectural Design Services (Specification No.
90703- 2012B), b) Construction Management Services (Specification No. 90703 -
2012C), c) Environmental Services (Specification No. 90358 - 2012), and; d)
Surveying Services (Specification No. 90900 - 2012); 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute agreements with the selected consulting firms. 3) Authorize
the Finance Director to execute and amend Purchase Orders for individual
consultant service contracts in an amount not -to- exceed the authorized project
budgets.
ACTION: Approved by Consent Calendar Vote.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND BUSINESS ITEMS
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PH1. ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1585 AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO . THE ..CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES_' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO PROVIDE SECTION 20475
(DIFFERENT LEVEL OF BENEFITS).. SECTION 21362 (2 016. (c7 50 FULL
FORMULA) AND SECTION 20037 (THREE -YEAR FINAL COMPENSATION)
FOR LOCAL POLICE SAFETY MEMBERS AND TO PROVIDE SECTION
20475 (DIFFERENT. LEVEL OF BENEFITS). SECTION 21353 (2 %_(a7 60 FULL
FOR MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERS. (IRON /ZOCHER -15 MINUTES)
Human Resources Director and Human Resources Manager Zocher presented the
report and responded to Council questions.
Mayor Marx opened the public hearing.
Matt Kokkonen, San Luis Obispo, spoke in disagreement to the issues with the
agreement.
Mayor Marx closed the public hearing.
Council Members Ashbaugh and Carter spoke in
ACTION: (Motion by Council Member Carpenter) Council Member Ashbaugh
to: Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1585 (2012 Series) authorizing an amendment
to the contract between the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo and the
Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System
(CaIPERS).
Roll Call Vote 5 -0 Motion Carried.
PH2. STREET LIGHT ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT. (MATTINGLY /LYNCH — 30
MINUTES)
Interim Director of Public Works Mattingly and Deputy Director
presented the report and responded to Council questions.
Mayor Marx opened the public hearing.
Donald Hedrick spoke in support of the project.
Mayor Marx closed the public hearing.
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ACTION: Motion by Council Member Carter] Council Member Smith to: 1)
Adopt Resolution No. 10414 (2012 Series) for an application to receive a
California Energy Commission one percent loan for conversion of street lighting
to energy efficient fixtures and authorize the City Manager to execute associated
documents. 2) Authorize the Mayor to Adopt Resolution No. 10415 (2012
Series executing an amendment to the City's existing PG &E agreement to
provide turnkey services for the street light conversion upon approval of a
California Energy Commission loan.
Roll Call Vote: 5 -0 Motion Carried.
B1. ADDITION OF PROPERTIES TO THE CITY'S LIST OF CONTRIBUT
HISTORIC RESOURCES AS PART OF AN UPDATE TO THE CITY'
HISTORIC RESOURCE INVENTORY. (JOHNSON /DUNSMORE – 30
MINUTES)
Community Development Director Johnson and Senior Planner Dunsmore presented
the report and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments
Steve Delmartini, San Luis Obispo, represents 1159 and 1169 Leff Street. The houses
are for sale and the owners would like to have these houses excluded from the list.
Debra Zavala, San Luis Obispo, spoke in opposition to having 1159 and 1169 Leff Street
included in the list..
Celine Hayden, is in escrow on 1159 Leff Street. She would like to not be added to the list
at this time and take time to understand what the designation would mean and would
consider adding the property to the list in the future.
David Kuykenolall, owner of 1218 Pismo Street, spoke in favor of the process and the
commission.
Paul Rys, owner of 1302 Marsh, is in support of preserving the older homes, and wants
an incentive for water rates for houses on the historic list for landscaping.
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Council Member Carpenter asked if the property owner is contacted when a house is
being considered for addition to the list. Senior Planner Dunsmore responded
affirmatively.
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Mayor Marx asked the effective date, if adopted tonight. Senior Planner Dunsmore
indicated that it would be effective upon approval.
Vice Mayor Smith spoke in regard to 1310 Marsh and would have a hard time adding a
property to the list if the owner opposes being added to the historic preservation list.
Council Member Ashbaugh spoke in regard to 1310 Marsh Street. He is concerned about
not including a house when no specific reasons have been stated by the owner, but is
willing to allow 1159 to be withdrawn from list for the time being. Council Member Carter
and Council Member Carpenter concurred.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Ashbaugh / Council Member Carter to:
Adopt Resolution No. 10416 (2012 Series) (with correction of hearing date noted
in the text of the Resolution to December 4, 2012) endorsing the Cultural
Heritage Committee's nomination of 53 properties to the City's list of Contributing
Historic Resources; excluding 1159 Leff Street.
Roll Call Vote: 4 –1 Motion Carried (Vice Mayor Smith opposed).
The Council recessed at 8:00 pm and reconvened at 8:10 pm.
B2. FINAL REPORT: WATER RATE STRUCTURE STUDY.
(MATTINGLY %NORTON /MUNDS – 45 MINUTES)
Utilities Director Mattingly and Conservation Manager Munds presented the report and
responded to Council questions. Shawn. Koom, Associate Vice President of HDR
Engineering, Inc. also made a presentation to the Council.
Public Comments
Steve Delmartini, San Luis Obispo, feels it is an equitable proposal. He reiterated an
earlier comment to Council regarding the 30 day reading period.
Paul Rys, San Luis Obispo, asked for a history of water usage and water rates. He feels
the charts are deceptive for non - residential use.
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Mayor Marx asked a question regarding subsidizing water rates. Council Member
Ashbaugh asked a question regarding PG &E's discount program. Utilities Director
Mattingly and Conservation Manager Munds spoke to the Council regarding the PG &E
Care program which subsidizes low income households.
Mayor Marx asked for a comparison of the recommendation and Alternative 2 in regard to
revenue stability and predictability of rates; which is better for the Utilities Department.
Conservation Manager Munds responded that he felt the recommendation was most
appropriate.
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Council Member Carter stated he supports the recommended action. He feels it will be
equitable. Council Member Carpenter supports staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Smith
thanked Conservation Manager Munds for his work in clarifying issues for her, and she
now supports the staff recommendation. Council Member Ashbaugh can support a fixed
charge if it would include 1 unit of consumption. He joined Vice Mayor Smith and thanked
Conservation Manager Munds for his work which has convinced her to support the staff
recommendation.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Carg)enter / Council Member Carter to:
1) Approve the water rate structure which establishes a fixed charge plus a two
tier variable water rate structure for all water customers, effective July 1, 2013,
with final adoption as part of the 2013 -2015 Financial Plan; and 2) Direct staff to
continue its public outreach efforts to inform water customers of the changes in
water rate structure and report back to the Council on community feedback prior
to final rate structure adoption.
Roll Call Vote: 4 —1 Motion Carried. (Council Member Ashbaugh opposed).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The following reports were received:
Vice Mayor Smith and Mayor Marx distributed their reports via Agenda Correspondence.
Council Member Ashbaugh listed his activities orally.
Council Member Carpenter listed his activities orally.
Council Member Carter stated he was reappointed to the League of California Cities
Employee Relations Committee.
Mayor Marx provided an update on facilitation of the January 12, 2013 workshop at 9:30
am. The City Clerk's webpage will house a library of background documents. The City
Clerk will provide action minutes and attach staff notes with more detail. An audio
recording will be made of the workshop.
Vice Mayor Smith will be out of the area for a similar period of time. Council Member
Andrew Carter will be available to serve as Mayor if there is a need.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Marx adjourned
the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
Maev enn_ a Grimes
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 12/18/12