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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 - 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, California
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Dan Carpenter, 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.
1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION — AMERICA'S ANNUAL COMMEMORATION OF THE
HOLOCAUST — (MARX — 5 MINUTES)
Rabbi Linda Bertenthal accepted the proclamation.
PROCLAMATION — APRIL AS OFFICIAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH — (MARX —
5 MINUTES)
Gary Dee a Board Member from Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center accepted the
proclamation.
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REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSIONS 1
City Attorney Dietrick stated there was no reportable action on the Closed Session items
held on March 25, 2013 and March 27, 2013 in regard to employee performance
evaluations of the City Manager and City Attorney. Compensation decisions will be
considered during an open session of the Council in the future.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Matt Reid. Spoke in regard to Mind Over Matter, a post- traumatic stress and suicide
awareness program. He invited everyone to a free Conference on April 27, 2013 at
New Life Church in Pismo Beach.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo. Spoke in regard to additives in foods that cause
autism. He also spoke in regard to situations occurring during the current election.
Jody Frey, San Luis Obispo. spoke in regard to overturning the smoking ban. She
stated there are a lot of " I don't like it laws' .
John A. Spatafore, San Luis Obispo. Spoke in regard to his candidacy in the June 18th
Special Election. 1
Dr. Will Powers, San Luis Obispo. Spoke in regard to system theories.
Chris Smith, San Luis Obispo. Spoke in regard to Camp French at Laguna Lake.
Funding for the camp is very limited and he requested that the City make a donation.
He is part of Troop 6; under the leadership of Mr. Adam Pottmeyer. The Boy Scouts of
America Los Padres Council's immediate objective is to raise $75,000 in operating
funds to keep the camp open for this year.
---end of public comments—
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments On Items On The Consent Calendar
C3. Jody Frev, spoke in support of the police officers and felt they should have a police
dog.
C4. Jody Frev, spoke in regard to treatment of the mentally ill and the need for the police
to receive training to improve their ability to work with them.
--end of public comments --
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' The following items were pulled from the consent calendar for comment, discussion and
questions:
Council Member Ashbaugh commented on C4.
Mayor Manx pulled C7 for a brief presentation by Bob Hill, Natural Resources Manager.
Vice Mayor Smith asked a question regarding C8.
Mayor Marx commented on C9 and proposed an amendment.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Smith / Council Member Carpenter to approve
the Consent Calendar Items C1, C2, C3, C5 and C6.
Roll Call Vote: 4-0 Motion Carried.
C1. APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR THE HISTORIC PAYNE
RESIDENCE (CHCMA 136 -12). — (JOHNSON /LEVEILLE)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee
(CHC), Adopt Resolution No. 10428 (2013 Series) approving a Mills Act contract
for the historic Payne Residence located at 1144 Palm Street (CHCMA 136 -12).
t ACTION: Approved by Consent Calendar Vote.
C2. APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR THE MASTER LIST NUSS
HOUSE (CHCMA 132 -12). — (JOHNSON /CARLONI)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee
(CHC), Adopt Resolution No. 10430 (2013 Series) approving a Mills Act contract
for the Master List Nuss House located at 1123 Pismo Street (CHCMA 132 -12).
ACTION: Approved by Consent Calendar Vote.
C3. FY 2012 -1
— (GESELUELLSWORTH)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Accept grant funds from the Board of State and
Community Corrections for FY 2012 -13 for regional front line law enforcement
services in the amount of $120,186. 2) Authorize the City to serve as the fiscal
agent for the distribution of funds.
1 ACTION: Approved by Consent Calendar Vote.
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C4. 2013 -2015 JUSTICE AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATION PROGRAM
COMPETITIVE GRANT. — (GESELUSTORTON)
Council Member Ashbaugh, commented on C4 and thanked Chief of Police
Gessel and Captain Storton for their response to his questions.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Ashbaugh / Vice Mayor Smith to:
approve the recommendation:
1) Authorize staff to participate in a grant application process from the U.S.
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for
federal fiscal years 2013 -2015 in an amount not to exceed $250,000. 2) Authorize
the City Manager to execute the necessary grant documents, and appropriate the
grant amount into the Police Department's budget upon grant award.
Roll Call Vote: 4-0 Motion Carried.
C5. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTANT FOR UPDATING LOCAL
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN. — (HINES /COX)
RECOMMENDATION: a) Approve the scope of work for the Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Update and authorize staff to proceed with issuing a
Request for Proposal (RFP) to qualified consulting firms. b) Authorize the City
Manager to award the contract to a qualified consulting firm for consultant
services provided proposal is within budgeted amount.
ACTION: Approved by Consent Calendar Vote.
C6. RECREATIONAL SPORTS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LI
OBISPO AND SLO COUNTY YMCA. - (STANWYCK/VILLARREAUOGDEN)
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Parks and Recreation
Commission, authorize the Mayor to execute a four year agreement between City
of San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo County YMCA to continue the existing
recreational sports partnership between the two entities.
ACTION: Approved by Consent Calendar Vote.
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C7. ADOPTION OF MAP ADDENDUM TO THE IRISH HILLS NATURAL
RESERVE CONSERVATION PLAN UPDATE. — (CODRON /HILL)
Mayor Manx, pulled C7 for a brief presentation by Bob Hill, Natural Resources
Manager. Natural Resources Manager Hill proffered a fourth recital to the
Resolution being considered.
"WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council that the trail projects
anticipated in the Map Addendum will be carried out in a manner that is
consistent with priorities of the General Plan's Conservation and Open
Space Element."
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Ashbauah Nice Mavor Smith to
approve the recommendation with the amendment to the wording of the resolution:
RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Parks and Recreation
Commission, Adopt Resolution No. 10431 (2013 Series) approving the Map
Addendum to the Irish Hills Natural Reserve.
Roll Call Vote: 4-0 Motion Carried.
C8. - MODIFICATION TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2013. —
(CODRON /KENNEDY GRIMES)
Vice Mayor Smith asked Council if anyone would prefer the cancellation of August
20 meeting. Council Member Ashbaugh wanted to keep to the August 6th date.
Council Member Carpenter stated that he could accept either option.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Ashbauah /Council Member Caroenter
to approve the recommendation.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Cancel the Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday,
June 18, 2013, due to Special Municipal Election and at the conclusion of the
Regular City Council Meeting of June 4, 2013 adjourn to a Regular City Council
Meeting on Monday, June 17, 2013 at 6:00 pm. 2) Cancel the Regular City
Council Meetings of Tuesday, August 6, and December 17, 2013.
Roll Call Vote: 4-0 Motion Carried.
C9. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING LOCAL AGENCY OFFICIALS
AND ADVISORY BODIES THAT MUST COMPLY WITH ETHICS TRAINING
REQUIRED UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 1234. — (CODRON /KENNEDY GRIMES)
Mayor Marx, commented on C9 and asked if members of the Council would agree
to the addition of the Primary Staff Liaisons to the above Advisory Bodies. The
' City Clerk proffered the additional phasing for Exhibit A of the Resolution. Under
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the heading Advisory Bodies, add the words "and Liaisons ", and add "Primary Staff
Liaisons to the above Advisory Bodies ". 1
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Ashbauqh / Vice Mayor Smith to
approve the recommendation with the inclusion of Primary Staff Liaisons to the
named Advisory Bodies on Exhibit A.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 10432 (2013 Series) designating
Local Agency Officials and certain Advisory Bodies that must comply with Ethics
Training under AB 1234.
Roll Call Vote: 4-0 Motion Carried.
BUSINESS ITEMS
61. NEIGHBORHOOD BOUNDARY MAPPING, VISION STATEMENT AND
GUIDING PRINCIPLES DIRECTION FOR THE LAND USE AND
CIRCULATION ELEMENTS UPDATE (GPI 15 -12). – (JOHNSON/MURRY – 90
MINUTES)
Community Development Director Johnson and Long Range Planning Deputy Director
Murry presented the report and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments
Gordon Mullin, San Luis Obispo. Commented on the Sierra Club correspondence on this
item and he disagreed with that correspondence.
Kevin Rice, San Luis Obispo. Spoke in regard to the vision statement; he wanted to see
a change in the term "The City" to "San Luis Obispo'. He found the survey ambiguous
and doesn't think it is representative. Further, he agreed with the minority report.
--end of public comments—
Long Range Planning Deputy Director Murry presented a summary of the minority
report and responded.
Council Members discussed the membership and representation on the task force. There
was no consensus to fill the vacancies at this time.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Smith / Council Member Ashbaugh to: 1)
Receive and file recommendations by the TF -LUCE and Planning Commission
that identifies neighborhood boundaries, areas, vision statement, and guiding
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principles for the Land Use and Circulation Elements update and provide
adjustments as needed by the City Council. 2) Provide direction to staff
regarding the filling of vacancies on the Task Force -Land Use and Circulation
Element.
Roll Call Vote: 4 — 0 Motion Carried.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Liaison Reports:
The following reports were received:
Council Member John Ashbaugh presented an oral report.
Mayor Marx presented an oral report.
Communications:
City Manager Lichtig indicated that in response to Council Member Carpenter's request,
staff would produce a memorandum and supplemental material for the April 9, 2013
meeting as it relates to the Economic Development Manager position.
Follow up to Camp French donations was provided by Chris Smith:
Donations in support of Camp French can be sent to
1 Los Padres Boy Scout Store - Atascadero
7350 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
Checks should indicate Camp French in the memo.
In addition, Camp French Sustaining Campaign Committee can be contacted via
Tom Parsons at tom.parsonsc@-rabobank.com (805) 473 -6845. On line donations can be
made at hftps:// 1pcbsa .doubleknot.com /event/l323401
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Marx adjourned
the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
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City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 4/16/13
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