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SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Special Meeting — 4:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting — 6:00 p.m.
Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, California
CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Hearing Room, located at
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx..
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh`, Dan Carpenter, Kathy Smith,
Vice Mayor Carlyn Christianson, and Mayor Jan Marx
Council Member Ashbaugh arrived at 4:50 p.m.
Council Member
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Christine Dietrick, City Attorney,
Michael Codron, Assistant City Manager, and Anthony Mejia, City
Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented
reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dietrick requested a Closed Session to discuss the items listed on
the Closed Session agenda.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Existing Litigation, Pursuant to
Government Code § 54956.9
Mike Harris v. City of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Superior Court
Case No. CV 130433
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B. CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS, Pursuant to
Government Code § 54956.8
Property: APN 002 -421 -018
Property Owner Negotiator: Quaglino Properties, Matt
Quaglino,
Carol Florence
City of San Luis Obispo Negotiators: Katie Lichtig, J. Christine Dietrick,
Michael Codron, Lee Johnson
Negotiations: Provide direction to City
negotiators regarding price and
terms of payment
- PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
Carol Florence, Oasis Associates, representing Matt Quaglino, noted that they
have negotiated in good faith and that exclusive negotiations should proceed so
that an application can be submitted; stated that the project would be mutually
beneficial for the City and the applicant. In response to Council inquiry, Ms.
Florence advised that Garden Street Terraces was negotiated under an
Exclusive Negotiation Agreement.
Matt Quaglino, Applicant, voiced concerns regarding the delays and slowdown in
negotiations; stated that the City is delaying the process in an attempt to increase
the property value; advised that he is willing to pay market value on the highest
and best use of the property based on an appraisal.
RECESS
Council recessed at 4:45 p.m. and reconvened at 4:50 p.m., with all Council
Members present.
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Carpenter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dietrick advised that Council on a motion by Vice Mayor
Christianson, second by Council Member Carpenter, carried 4 -0 (with Council
Member Ashbaugh absent) authorized retention of Attorney Mathew Silver for
defense of Mike Harris v. City of San Luis Obispo and directed the City Manager
to appropriate funding as necessary for said defense.
PROCLAMATION — ANDREA VISVESHWARA
Mayor Marx presented a Proclamation to Assistant City Attorney Andrea
Visveshwara for her service to the City.
PROCLAMATION — BIKE MONTH
Mayor Manx presented a Proclamation to Stephanie Hicks, representing Rideshare,
proclaiming May 2014 as "Bike Month."
PROCLAMATION — PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Mayor Manx presented a Proclamation to Director of Public Works Daryl Grigsby
and Director of Utilities Carrie Mattingly proclaiming May 18 -24, 2014 as "Public
' Works Week."
PRESENTATION — UPCOMING GAS LINE HYDROTEST PROJECT & PUBLIC
OUTREACH PLAN
Timothy Mahoney from Southern California Gas made a presentation about the
upcoming gas line hydrotest project and public outreach plan.
Al. NOMINATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CENTRAL
COAST COMMISSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (CCCSQ, AREA
AGENCY ON AGING
Julie Cox, San Luis Obispo, expressed gratitude to Council for considering
her reappointment to the Area Agency on Aging; commended Mary
Schlotterbeck for being named Senior Citizen of the Year.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER SMITH, CARRIED 5 -0, to nominate Julie Cox to serve a term
beginning on July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016, as the City of San Luis
Obispo's representative to the Central Coast Commission for Senior
Citizens Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
David Young, San Luis Obispo, voiced opposition to the Sunny Acres '
Transitional Housing Project; opined that the project is not appropriate for the
character of the neighborhood; suggested that mental health clients are better
served by single family residences than institutional style housing.
Sharon Whitney, representing Alta Vista Neighborhood Association and
Residents for Quality Neighborhoods, urged Council to direct staff to agendize
discussion of the California State University (CSU) Board's action on the Cal Poly
student housing project; thanked the Mayor for her efforts to have bars not open
early on Graduation Day.
Michelle Tasseff, San Luis Obispo, commended the Mayor for requesting that
bars not open early on Graduation Day.
Paul Allen, San Luis Obispo, voiced concerns regarding the impacts of the Cal
Poly student housing project on neighborhoods; asserted that the City has lacked
effective input, interaction, and constructive cooperation related to the project.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, suggested that the City needs new
representation on the Air Pollution Control District; urged that local governments
take a proactive role in reducing pollution.
Jill Bolster- White, representing Transition Mental Health Association, spoke on
the association's community outreach efforts in relation to the Sunny Acres
project; explained that Sunny Acres would be a permanent housing project for
low income mental health clients.
Will Powers San Luis Obispo, expressed concerns regarding traffic congestion,
street maintenance, and impacts from recently approved development projects;
opined that the City is not addressing the needs of the community.
Mayor Marx recused herself from deliberation on the Cal Poly student housing
project because she owns property within 500' of the subject property and left the
Chambers.
Council discussion ensued as to whether to agendize the Cal Poly student
housing project for the next available Council meeting. MOTION BY COUNCIL
MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, FAILED 2 -2
(COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH AND VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON
VOTING NO), to agendize discussion of the Cal Poly student housing project for
June 10, 2014.
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CONSENT AGENDA
' Sherri Danoff, representing Protect Scenic 101, urged that the City partner with
the County to remove all billboards; stated that the removal of billboards will
improve the viewshed and enhance tourism.
John Spatfore, San Luis Obispo, expressed gratitude to the City for its support of
a homeless shelter at 40 Prado Lane; read a letter of support from the Downtown
Association, noting that a unique coalition of private and governmental agencies
have partnered to develop the homeless shelter.
Mary Matakovich, representing Friends of Prado Day Center, voiced support for
a homeless shelter and a detoxification center to serve as a resource for the
homeless and those with substance abuse issues.
Joseph Carotenuti, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for Item C14 related to the
naming of streets; encouraged the community to register names of local historic
importance for consideration in the future.
Jerry Rioux, Housing Trust Fund, spoke on the need for a homeless shelter to
address the immediate needs of the homeless; urged Council to support the
development of affordable housing.
' Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, requested that Item C3 be amended to
incorporate ethical standards for elected officials; voiced objection to the
establishment of a regular closed session time of 5:00 p.m.
Charlene Rosales, representing the Chamber of Commerce, voiced support for a
homeless shelter; noted that a shelter will provided important services to the
homeless and help protect the community.
Stew Jenkins, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern regarding Item C3, asserting that
contribution limits should be eliminated; noted that the City's contribution limits
would be significantly higher if based on Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Biz Steinberg, representing Community Action Partnership, pointed out that
addressing homelessness is a major city goal; noted that various agencies are
working in partnership to develop a homeless shelter at 40 Prado Lane; spoke on
the importance of affordable housing and the need for a variety of housing
resources.
Will Powers, San Luis Obispo, voiced opposition to a homeless shelter; asserted
that the City and partner agencies are not addressing the roots of homelessness;
stated that the project will fail.
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MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH. SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to approve Consent Calendar Items C1 thru
C14, with the removal of Items C3, C4, C10, and C15 for discussion.
C1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH. SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to waive reading of all
resolutions and ordinances as appropriate
C2. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 1, 2014
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH. SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to approve and waive oral
reading of the Minutes of the City Council meeting of April 1, 2014, as
presented.
C3. ORDINANCE ADOPTION - AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S ELECTION
CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS
C4.
Please refer to Page 9 for discussion of this item.
JOAQUIN OPEN SPACE AND DETERMINE THAT THE SETTLEMENT
Please refer to Page 10 for discussion of this item.
C5. 2014 SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE - RESOLUTION
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH. SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to adopt Resolution No. 10522
(2014 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo, California, adopting the Sewer System Management Plan
Update;" and authorize the City's representative to recertify the plan with the
State Water Resources Control Board.
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PEG FUNDS (E- PORTION)
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH. SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Modify the allocation model for Public, Educational and Governmental
(PEG) Access funds to eliminate funding for public access and allocate
50% of PEG funds for educational and governmental access.
2. Approve, and authorize the Mayor to execute, the First Amendment to
the Agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and San Luis
Unified School District for Release of PEG Access Funds (E- Portion),
retroactively to August 4, 2012 through August 4, 2015.
C7. AIRPORT AREA FEE REVENUE APPROPRIATION: DESIGN
SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH. SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to appropriate $40,000 in
Airport Area Impact fee revenues to fund consultant design services for
' Tank Farm widening near.Santa Fe.
C8. AUTHORIZATION OF CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO
CONTINUE PROCESSING THE SAN LUIS RANCH PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH. SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to authorize the Community
Development Director to execute a contract with John Rickenbach
Consulting not to exceed $60,750 for Phase Two processing of the San
Luis Ranch project.
C9. AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT CODE
ENFORCEMENT FINES - RESOLUTION
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH. SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to adopt Resolution No. 10523
(2014 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo, California, authorizing the San Luis Obispo. County Assessor
to assess amounts due on delinquent administrative fines as special
assessments against the properties."
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C10. REALLOCATE CITY FUNDS FROM PROPERTY ACQUISITION TO
DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR A HOMELESS 1
SERVICES CENTER
Please refer to Page 10 for discussion of this item.
C11. RESOLUTION NO. 10441 (2013 SERIES) —SEWER SERVICE RATES
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH. SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to direct the City Clerk to
correct a clerical error in Exhibit A to Resolution No. 10441 (2013 Series)
establishing sewer service rates.
C12. SCHEDULE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2014
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH. SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to reschedule the Regular City
Council Meeting of June 3, 2014 to June 10, 2014.
C13. COUNCIL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND TRANSFER
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH. SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to authorize staff to transfer ,
funds from Vice Mayor Carlyn Christianson's professional allowance
account to Council Member John Ashbaugh's professional allowance
account to cover the cost of attendance at the 2014 International Town -
Gown Association (ITGA) Annual Conference.
C14. AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 12.32, CITYWIDE
STREET NAME REGULATIONS — ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH. SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to introduce Ordinance No.
1600 (2014 Series) entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, amending the San Luis Obispo Municipal
Code Chapter 12.32 City Street Name Regulations (TA 20 -14);" to include
guidance and reference to a Historic Registry for the naming of streets.
C15. REVISIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
MANUAL AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO COUNCIL MEETING DATES AND
TIME — RESOLUTION & ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
Please refer to Page 10 for discussion of this item.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
C3. ORDINANCE ADOPTION - AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S ELECTION
CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS
During the course of discussion, individual Councilmember(s) expressed
opinions concerning the proposed regulations. The statements that follow
do not necessarily reflect Council consensus:
• The City should not raise contribution limits as San Luis Obispo is a
small town.
• Residents believe there is too much money in local elections and
there is a possibility for corruption.
• Local elections are based on personal knowledge, endorsements,
community platforms and forums, precinct walking, and now social
media.
• There is no need for contribution limits.
• There is no compelling evidence that contribution limits prevent
.corruption.
• Cities with contribution limits have fewer candidates as it favors
Political Action Committees and incumbents.
• There is a perception that large contributions lead to corruption.
• If there is a possibility of real or perceived corruption, contributions
from developers should be returned.
• Contributions should be refused if a related development project
will be considered by Council.
• The raising of contribution limits will help mitigate any intimidation
by Political Action Committees.
• A contribution limit of $300 will provide candidate with the tools
necessary to compete.
• Contribution limits do not favor incumbents.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY MAYOR
MARX, CARRIED 4 -1 (COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER VOTING NO),
to adopt Ordinance No. 1599 (2014 Series) entitled "An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Chapter
2.40 of the Municipal Code related to Election Campaign Regulations."
(Intro. on 5/6/14)
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C4. APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CBS OUTDOOR
AND AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE FOR BILLBOARD AT CALLE
JOAQUIN OPEN SPACE AND DETERMINE THAT THE SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT IS EXEMPT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15301 ET SEQ.,
15321, AND 15061 (B) (3) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT - RESOLUTION
C10.
C15.
MOTION BY MAYOR MARX, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4 -1 (COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH
VOTING NO), to adopt Resolution No. 10521 (2014 Series) entitled "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California,
approving a settlement agreement and amended and restated lease for
APN 053 - 152 -007 with CBS Outdoor ( "CBS "); "for the billboard located on
the Calle Joaquin Open Space.
SERVICES CENTER
Council discussed whether homeless individuals are better served by
establishing a homeless shelter or providing permanent housing. MOTION
BY. VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SMITH, CARRIED 4 -1 (CARPENTER VOTING NO), to:
1. Reallocate the $250,000 that was set -aside in the General Fund
reserve for the acquisition of property for a Homeless Services Center
located at 40 Prado Road to allow use for the development and
construction costs for the project to the Capital Outlay Fund subject to
future Council action in association with the terms and conditions of
funding the construction of a Homeless Services Center.
2. Make a finding that the reallocation of funds is not a project as defined
under section 15378 (b) (4) of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Council discussion ensued as to whether it should establish a regular
closed session time of 5:00 p.m. and the possibility that it may dissuade
working individuals from serving on Council.
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MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
' CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4 -1 (COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH
VOTING NO), to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10524 (2014 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending its
Council Policies and Procedures Manual," as amended by Council.
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2. Introduce Ordinance No. 1601 (2014 Series) entitled "An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending
the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Chapter 2.04 (Council Meeting) to
modify Regular Meeting times."
RECESS
Council recessed at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:12 p.m., with all Council
Members present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PHI. AMEND TITLE 17 (ZONING REGULATIONS) OF THE MUNICIPAL
Community Development Director Johnson and Housing Programs
Manager Corey narrated a presentation entitled "Zoning Regulation
Amendments and Good Neighbor Policy" and responded to Council
inquires.
Mayor Marx opened the Public Hearing.
Charlene Rosales, representing the Chamber of Commerce, expressed
support of the Good Neighbor Policy; advised that the Chamber has
formed a committee to stay informed on homeless issues.
There being no others desiring to speak on this item, the Public Hearing
was closed.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Introduce Ordinance No. 1602 (2014 Series) entitled "An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending
Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code
(GPI 16 -14 & 45 -14)."
' 2. Adopt Resolution No. 10525 (2014 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving a
good neighbor policy for homeless services (GPI 16 -14)."
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B2. COUNCIL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS -
RESOLUTION
City Clerk Mejia introduced Council Compensation Committee
Chairperson John Ewan who summarized the deliberations and
recommendations of the committee and responded to Council inquires.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for increasing Council
compensation; noted that working individuals may be discouraged to run
for Council if their incomes are overly impacted.
Gordon Mullin, member of the Council Compensation Committee,
explained his rationale for supporting an increase in compensation;
suggested that Council compensation should be equivalent to a full time
employee; voiced concern that only individuals that are retired, senior
citizens, independently wealthy, or a civil servant can serve on Council.
Council discussion ensued relative to: 1) whether compensation should be
equivalent to a full time employee; 2) the increased workload on members
of Council; 3) the ability for individuals to work full time while serving on
the Council; and 4) whether increasing compensation will encourage
"career" politicians to run for Council.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 3 -2 (COUNCIL MEMBERS
CARPENTER AND SMITH VOTING NO), to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10515 (2014 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, setting new
salaries for the Mayor and Council Members," increasing
compensation to $1,500 per month for Mayor and $1,200 per month for
Council Members and providing for an option to opt out of medical,
dental, and vision coverage so that the individual member will receive
the opt out amount equal to City department heads, effective the first
full payroll period in January 2015.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10516 (2014 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, increasing
compensation for Architectural Review Commission and Planning
Commission Members" from $50 to $60 per meeting, not to exceed
$240 per month, effective July 1, 2014.
PH3. SAN LUIS GARBAGE COMPANY INTERIM YEAR SOLID WASTE
RATE ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION - RESOLUTION
Utilities Director Mattingly and Utilities Services Manager Munds narrated
a presentation entitled "Interim Year Solid Waste Services Rate
Application" and responded to Council inquires.
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Mayor Marx opened and closed the Public Hearing, there being no one
' others desiring to speak on this item.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to adopt Resolution No. 10526
(2014 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo, California, establishing integrated solid waste rates;" by
2.93% for interim year 2014 effective on June 1, 2014; provided there is
not a majority protest against such increase.
B4. CONTINUE REVIEW OF BALLOT MEASURE LANGUAGE AND A
DRAFT ORDINANCE TO EXTEND THE "ESSENTIAL SERVICES
TRANSACTION (SALES) AND USE TAX" - THE CITY'S LOCAL HALF:
PERCENT SALES TAX - AND DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATIVES
Assistant City Manager Codron and Finance and Information Technology
Director Padilla narrated a presentation entitled "Measure Y Extension
Check -In ".
In response to Council inquiry, Finance and Information Technology
Director Padilla explained that revenues and expenditures could be easily
tracked in a sub -fund account of the General Fund and be reported in a
' dashboard system.
Tim Williams, representing the Chamber of Commerce, thanked Council
for considering the Chamber's recommendations related to a renewal of
Measure Y; suggested that a Citizens' Oversight Committee be advisory
to Council, meet no less than twice per year, and members have related
experience.
Steve Delmartini, San Luis Obispo, suggested the replacement of the
terms "traffic congestion relief' and "only" with "employee salaries and
pensions" in the proposed ballot language.
Steve Barash, San Luis Obispo, spoke on the definition of a capital costs,
capital expenditures, and capital expenses; recommended that a minimum
of 50% of revenues be dedicated for capital expenditures.
Council further discussed the layout, mission, purpose, and objectives of a
Citizens' Oversight Committee; whether an oversight committee should be
enacted by voters or by the Council; whether members of an oversight
committee should be compensated such as the Planning Commission and
Architectural Review Commission.
Council provided direction as appropriate and directed staff to return to
Council on June 10, 2014.
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RECOMMENDATIONS TO MANAGEMENT FOR 2012 -13; THE
ANNUAL AUDIT OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS
CALCULATION
Director of Finance and Information Technology Padilla and Allen
Eschenbach, City Independent Auditor, reviewed the contents of the
Council Agenda Report; noted the errors and deficiencies as identified in
the auditor's findings; responded to Council inquires.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR CHRISTI.ANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to accept the following reports
and recommendations:
1. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Single Audit Report and
related Recommendations to Management for 2012 -13.
2. The annual audit of the Transportation Development Act Funds.
3. The Audit of the Whale Rock Commission.
4. The Report on Agreed upon Procedures related to the annual
Appropriation Limit Calculation.
B6. APPOINTED OFFICIALS' EVALUATIONS PROCESS AND
COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY
Human Resources Director Irons reviewed the contents of the Council
Agenda Report and responded to Council inquires.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern that executive
compensation is being considered as the last agenda item.
Michelle Tasseff, San Luis Obispo, commended Christine Dietrick for
performing well and voiced support for an increase in compensation.
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Council discussion ensued relative to whether increasing the City Attorney's
' compensation will negatively impact the City's negotiating position with
employee groups. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH,
SECOND BY VICE MAYOR CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 3 -2 (COUNCIL
MEMBERS CARPENTER AND SMITH VOTING NO), to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10527 (2014 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, adjusting
compensation for the City Attorney."
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute amended contract of employment with
the City Attorney.
LIAISON REPORTS
Council liaison reports were received from Council Members Ashbaugh, Smith
and Mayor Marx.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 10:52 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 06/17/14
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