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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/20021 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2002 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Jan Howell Marx, Christine Mulholland, Ken Schwartz, Vice Mayor John Ewan, and Mayor Allen K. Settle City Staff: Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Lee Price, City Clerk; Wendy George, Assistant City Administrative Officer; John Mandeville, Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Ann Slate, Human Resources Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director; Betsy DeJamette, Assistant to the City Administrative Officer; Shelly Stanwyck, Economic Development Manager; Mary Kopecky, Assistant City Clerk Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Brian Reynolds, San Luis Obispo City/County Library Director, declaring April 14, 2002 through April 20, 2002 as National Library Week. PUBLIC COMMENT Dave Romero, 2057 Skylark Lane, and Paul Diaz , 9085 Baleta, Atascadero, expressed concern regarding the safety of the cross walk In the 800 block of Marsh Street. City Administrative Officer Hampian reported that an in- pavement lighting system, designed to Improve pedestrian safety, is scheduled to be installed next week. Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, urged Council adhere to the General Plan by curbing growth In San Luis Obispo. Situ Kelvin Berming Harrison reiterated claims of harassment and discrimination. Dennis Mahon. Foothill Boulevard resident, urged the City to remember Kristen Smart and to continue efforts to locate her body. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to approve the consent agenda, with the exception of Item C4, as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried 5:0. City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, April 16,2002- 7:00 p.m. C1. MINUTES OF TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2002 AND APRIL 2, 2002. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to waive oral reading and approve as amended; motion carried 5:0. C2. 1123 MILL STREET BUILDING MATERIAL REMOVAL, SPECIFICATION NO. 90313. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to:1) Approve specifications and authorize staff to advertise for 1123 Mill Street (Former Boy Scout Office) Building Material Removal, Specification No. 90313. 2) Transfer $23,100 from the General Fund Capital Improvement Fund (CIP) Reserve Account; motion carried 5:0. C3. RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT C4. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to adopt Resolution No. 9303 (2002 Series) and Resolution No. 9304 (2002 Series); motion carried 5:0. REGULATIONS (TA 134-01). This item was pulled for public comments: Phil Ashley. 1586 La Cita Court, raised concerns regarding biological impacts. Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, spoke in opposition to adoption. Council Member Ewan stated for the record, that the Intent of this ordinance is to provide a tool for the City to ensure the health and safety of neighborhoods, while maintaining the neighborhood quality. He added, enforcement Is at the discretion of the City, and individuals should not use this ordinance as a tool to harass neighbors. Council Member Mulholland. reiterated her objections to the ordinance. Council discussion followed and Council agreed to make the following amendment: Section 17.17:975 Neighborhood Preservation Item 5: Trees, weeds, or other types of vegetation that are dead, decayed, infested, diseased, overgrown, or harbor rats or vermin and are visible from a public right -of -way. For the purpose of this chapter, "overgrown" is limited to lawns or weeds over 12" in height Creek, mW riparian areas, open space; grassland subject to separate regulations." ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to adopt Ordinance No. 1412 (2002 Series), as amended; motion carried 4:11 Mulholland. City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 16,2002- 7:00 p.m. 1 C5. 1 C6. C7. C9. RADIO AND PAGING SYSTEM DESIGN SERVICES. Page 3 ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to approve Request for Proposal (RFP) Number 90222 for Radio and Paging System Design Services, authorize soliciting of proposals and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is less than $50,000; motion carried 5:0. 93406 CITY PROPERTY. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to adopt Resolution No. 9305 (2002 Series) declaring equipment as surplus property; motion carried 5:0. WATER REUSE PROJECT - IRRIGATION DESIGN SERVICES. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to: 1) Approve the selection of Gates & Associates to design the modifications for existing irrigation systems that will be converted to recycled water. 2) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute a contract for an amount not to exceed $125,000. 3) Reaffirm the concept of expending project funds to modify existing irrigation systems owned by the City's general fund, other governmental agencies, and private individuals; motion carried 5:0. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to adopt a Resolution No. 9306 (2002 Series) urging computer and other hazardous electronics producers to take responsibility for reuse and recycling of their products, and supporting SB 1619 and SIB 1523; motion carried 5:0. TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LEASE AT SANTA ROSA PARK. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to adopt a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cingular Wireless for the lease of Santa Rosa Park for a telecommunications facility; motion carried 5:0. APPOINTMENTS Al. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATION TO THE JACK HOUSE COMMITTEE. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Schwartz to appoint Geraldine Johnson as a Member -at- Large to the Jack House Committee to begin Immediately; motion carried 5:0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES. Finance Director Statler and Utilities Director Moss presented the staff report. 1 Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, April 16,2002- 7:00 p.m. Evelyn Talmadge. 1408 Johnson Avenue, urged Council to direct staff to prepare a study to determine the condition of old residential sewer laterals. Utilities Director Moss reported that this issue is currently being addressed and will come back to Council at later date. Dave Romero, 2057 Skylark, urged Council to re-examine the Reliability Reserve Policy (memo on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Andrew Carter, 1285 Woodside Drive, voiced support for staff's recommendations. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. Council Member Mulholland voiced support for increasing wastewater fees but opposed Increasing water fees. She urged Council to live within current water means and better utilize City water. She spoke in support of re- examining the Reliability Reserve Policy and opposed the City spending money on unused water. She spoke against reconsideration of the State water project because San Luis Obispo residents voted against it twice. Mayor Settle expressed support for the staff recommendation noting that it represented fiscal responsibility and allowed new development to pay its own way. He spoke in support of the Reliability Reserve Program noting that City voters passed this reserve. Vice Mayor Marx urged support for pursuing all water options except State water. She voiced support for the staff recommendation and also favored re- examining the Reliability Reserve Program. Council Member Schwartz was supportive of the staff recommendation and the Reliability Reserve Program. Council Member Ewan expressed support for a wastewater fee increase but recommended waiting until after Council receives the Annual Water Status Report before making a decision on a water fee increase. He noted that he could not support a water fee increase without further information. Finance Director Statler noted that increasing fees would require a sixty -day notice while a reduction of fees could be done at any time. The new fees will go Into effect at the beginning of the fiscal year, July 2002, he added Council Member Mulholland indicated that she would agree to, reluctantly, approve the fees because she believes this Council (or a future Council) will approve a major water project. Therefore, a fee structure should be in place for new developments to pay for it, she concluded. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Schwartz to adopt Resolution No. 9307 (2002 Series) amending water and wastewater Impact fees effective July 1, 2002; motion carried 4:1, Ewan. Mayor called a break at 8:25 p.m. Resumed at 8.40 p.m. 2. INTRODUCE ORDINANCES REGARDING PARADES AND SPECIAL EVENTS. Assistant City Attorney Truiillo presented the staff report. Lengthy Council questions and comments followed. City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 16,2002- 7:00 p.m. Page 5 Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. ' Mary Beth Schroeder. 2085 Wilding Lane, spoke against public drunkeness and disorderly conduct at parades. Dave Lewicki. 93 Broad Street, read his letter (on file In the office of the City Clerk) voicing support for Mardi Gras. Andrew Carter, 1283 Woodside, suggested that Mardi Gras organizers take responsibility for people who come to the parade and suggested holding the event during the day. Don Koberg, 539 Serrano Drive, reported that he regrets the recent litigation between Mardi Gras organizers and the City. He expressed hope that the City and Mardi Gras organizers would come together in peace. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. Council discussion ensued. Council agreed to strike prohibitions (a), (b) and (e) from Section§ 5.80.090 of the draft ordinance adding a new Chapter 5.80 to the Municipal Code. ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Mulholland to introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1413 (2002 Series) repealing Municipal Code Chapter 5.76 entitled "Parades and Special Events" in its entirety; motion carried 5:0. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Mulholland to introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1414 (2002 Series). as amended, adding a new Chapter 5.80 to the Municipal Code entitled "Parades and Assemblies;" motion carried 5:0. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1415 (2002 Series) adding Section 1.20.060 to Chapter 1.20 of the Municipal Code providing for prompt judicial review of City decisions for activities protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. Direct staff to return to the Council at the time of final adoption of Chapter 5.80 with a new fee resolution in accordance with new Municipal Code Section 5.8.110. Direct staff to continue researching and developing a parade ordinance and to return to the Council with recommendations for a permanent ordinance; motion carried 5:0. BUSINESS ITEMS 3. DISCUSSION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND. City Administrative Officer Hampian presented the staff report. Community Development Director Mandeville presented an overview of current City- sponsored programs for the Affordable Housing Program in the City of San Luis Obispo. Public Comments: Anita Robinson. Chairperson for the leadership team of San Luis Housing Fund, urged Council support for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, wanted more Information regarding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and Its administration. City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 - 7:00 p.m. Gordon Mullin, 1804 Gamette, urged Council not to support the Affordable Housing Trust Fund but to direct the funds to homeless and low- income citizens. a George Moylan, Executive Director of the San Luis Obispo Housing Authority, urged Council support for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Steve DelMartini, 962 Mill, asked if Affordable Housing Trust Funds could be used for down payments. Vice Mayor Marx responded that Affordable Housing Funds are not intended for down payments. Mary Brooks, Housing Trust Fund leadership team member, gave details regarding other city and county Housing Trust Funds and offered suggestions for possible revenue sources. She asked Council to take a leadership role in this effort. Lillian Judd, Los Osos resident, expressed support for a regional approach to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. —end of public comments — Lengthy Council discussion ensued. Council Member Schwartz voiced support for a balanced proposal with contributions from the private sector (memo on file In the Office of the City Clerk) and proposed reviewing the concept when the leadership team reported back to Council after their meetings with other cities have been completed. Council Member Mulholland argued that it was not appropriate to take action now and recommend that the leadership team come back to Council again with more information. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Marx to support the concept of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund approved. Staff directed to: 1) Continue the discussion with : representatives of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF). 2) Provide technical assistance to the AHTF, if requested. 3) Investigate the potential use of the inclusionary Housing Trust Fund. 4) Monitor the "pilot effort" carefully to determine if there is an approach that could eventually work throughout the County of San Luis Obispo. 5) Encourage trust fund leaders to take an active role in tracking and supporting the affordable housing bond measure on the November ballot; motion carried 3:2 Mulholland, Schwartz. At 11:00 p.m., the Council, on a motion by Mulholland/Marx, voted to continue beyond the hour of 11:00 p.m.; motion unanimously passed. Mayor Settle called a break at 11:02 p.m. The meeting resumed at 11:17 p.m. 4. CONTRACT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Assistant City Administrative Officer George and Economic Development Manager Stanwvck presented the staff report. Public Comments: Brett Cross, 1217 Mariners Cove, expressed concerns about the contract. a --end of public comments- City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 16,2002- 7:00 p.m. Page 7 Staff responded to Council questions. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Marx to: 1) Approve an agreement with Harris & Associates in an amount not to exceed $296,920 to provide construction management services to the City for the Palm -Morro Parking Structure/Office project. 2) Appropriate $296,920 from the unreserved parking Fund working capital balance to fund this work; motion carried 5:0. COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Mulholland reported that she presented, on behalf of the City Council, the City proclamation honoring Bill Roalman to Amena Atta. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Council Member Ewan and Vice Mayor Marx presented an update of the April 10, 2002 Dalidio Property Subcommittee meeting. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting at 11:50 p.m. to Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 5107/2002 r 1 Mary Copec Assistant Cfty Clerk MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2002 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Jan Howell Marx, Christine Mulholland, Ken Schwartz, Vice Mayor John Ewan, and Mayor Allen K. Settle City Staff: Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Lee Price, City Clerk; Wendy George, Assistant City Administrative Officer; John Mandeville, Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Ann Slate, Human Resources Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director; Betsy DeJarnette, Assistant to the City Administrative Officer; Shelly Stanwyck, Economic Development Manager; Mary Kopecky, Assistant City Clerk PRESENTATION Mayor Settle presented a proclamation to Brian Reynolds, San Luis Obispo City/County Library Director, declaring April 14, 2002 through April 20, 2002 as National Library Week. PUBLIC COMMENT Dave Romero. 2057 Skylark Lane, and Paul Diaz . 9085 Baleta, Atascadero, expressed concern regarding the safety of the cross walk In the 800 block of Marsh Street. City Administrative Officer Hampian reported that an in- pavement lighting system, designed to improve pedestrian safety, is scheduled to be Installed next week Mary Beth Schroeder. 2085 Wilding Lane, urged Council adhere to the General Plan by curbing growth in San Luis Obispo. Situ Kelvin Berming Harrison reiterated claims of harassment and discrimination. Dennis Mahon, Foothill Boulevard resident, urged the City to remember Kristen Smart and to continue efforts to locate her body. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to approve the consent agenda, with the exception of Item C4, as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried 5:0. City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 16, 2002- 7:00 p.m. C1 C2. C3. C4. MINUTES OF TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2002 AND APRIL 2, 2002. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to waive oral reading and approve as amended; motion carried 5:0. Page 2 1123 MILL STREET BUILDING MATERIAL REMOVAL, SPECIFICATION NO. 90313. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to:1) Approve specifications and authorize staff to advertise for 1123 Mill Street (Former Boy Scout Office) Building Material Removal, Specification No. 90313. 2) Transfer $23,100 from the General Fund Capital Improvement Fund (CIP) Reserve Account; motion carried 5:0. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to adopt Resolution No. 9303 (2002 Series) and Resolution No. 9304 (2002 Series); motion carried 5:0. This item was pulled for public comments: Phil Ashley, 1586 La Cita Court, raised concerns regarding biological impacts. Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, spoke in opposition to adoption. Council Member Ewan stated for the record, that the intent of this ordinance is to provide a tool for the City to ensure the health and safety of neighborhoods, while maintaining the neighborhood quality. He added, enforcement is at the discretion of the City, and individuals should not use this ordinance as a tool to harass neighbors. Council Member Mulholland reiterated her objections to the ordinance. Council discussion followed and Council agreed to make the following amendment: Section 17.17.975 Neighborhood Preservation Item 5: Trees, weeds, or other types of vegetation that are dead, decayed, infested, diseased, overgrown, or harbor rats or vermin and are visible from a public right -of -way. For the purpose of this chapter, "overgrown" is limited to lawns or weeds over 12" In helctht. Creek, and riparian areas, open space: aresslan'd iral Pia-h*e subject to separate regulations." ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to adopt Ordinance No. 1412 (2002 Series), as amended; motion carried 4:1, Mulholland. �I J is City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 16,2002- 7:00 p.m. Page 3 C5. RADIO AND PAGING SYSTEM DESIGN SERVICES. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to approve Request for Proposal (RFP) Number 90222 for Radio and Paging System Design Services, authorize soliciting of proposals and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is less than $50,000; motion carried 5:0. C6. 93406 CITY PROPERTY. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to adopt Resolution No. 9305 (2002 Series) declaring equipment as surplus property; motion carried 5:0. C7. WATER REUSE PROJECT - IRRIGATION DESIGN SERVICES. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to: 1) Approve the selection of Gates & Associates to design the modifications for existing irrigation systems that will be converted to recycled water. 2) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute a contract for an amount not to exceed $125,000. 3) Reaffirm the concept of expending project funds to modify existing irrigation systems owned by the City's general fund, other governmental agencies, and private individuals; motion carried 5:0. C8. RESOLUTION URGING COMPUTER AND OTHER HAZARDOUS ELECTRONICS PRODUCERS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REUSE AND RECYCLING OF THEIR PRODUCTS, AND SUPPORTING SB 1619 AND SB 1523. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to adopt a Resolution No. 9306 (2002 Series) urging computer and other hazardous electronics producers to take responsibility for reuse and recycling of their products, and supporting SB 1619 and SB 1523; motion carried 5:0. C9. TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LEASE AT SANTA ROSA PARK. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Ewan to adopt a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cingular Wireless for the lease of Santa Rosa Park for a telecommunications facility; motion carried 5:0. Al. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATION TO THE JACK HOUSE COMMITTEE. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Schwartz to appoint Geraldine Johnson as a Member -at- Large to the Jack House Committee to begin immediately; motion carried 5:0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES. Finance Director Statler and Utilities Director Moss presented the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 - 7:00 p.m. Evelyn Talmadge, 1408 Johnson Avenue, urged Council to direct staff to prepare a study to determine the condition of old residential sewer laterals. Utilities Director Moss reported that this issue is currently being addressed and will come back to Council at later date. ' Dave Romero, 2057 Skylark, urged Council to re- examine the Reliability Reserve Policy (memo on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Andrew Carter, 1285 Woodside Drive, voiced support for staff's recommendations. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. Council Member Mulholland voiced support for increasing wastewater fees but opposed increasing water fees. She urged Council to live within current water means and better utilize City water. She spoke in support of re- examining the Reliability Reserve Policy and opposed the City spending money on unused water. She spoke against reconsideration of the State water project because San Luis Obispo residents voted against it twice. Mayor Settle expressed support for the staff recommendation noting that it represented fiscal responsibility and allowed new development to pay its own way. He spoke in support of the Reliability Reserve Program noting that City voters passed this reserve. Vice Mayor Marx urged support for pursuing all water options except State water. She voiced support for the staff recommendation and also favored re- examining the Reliability Reserve Program. Council Member Schwartz was supportive of the staff recommendation and the Reliability Reserve Program. Council Member Ewan expressed support for a wastewater fee increase but recommended waiting until after Council receives the Annual Water Status Report before making a decision on a water fee increase. He noted that he could not support a water fee increase without further information. Finance Director Statler noted that increasing fees would require a sixty-day notice while a reduction of fees could be done at any time. The new fees will go into effect at the beginning of the fiscal year, July 2002, he added Council Member Mulholland indicated that she would agree to, reluctantly, approve the fees because she believes this Council (or a future Council) will approve a major water project. Therefore, a fee structure should be in place for new developments to pay for it, she concluded. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Schwartz to adopt Resolution No. 9307 (2002 Series) amending water and wastewater impact fees effective July 1, 2002; motion carried 4:1, Ewan. Mayor called a break at 8.25 p.m. Resumed at 8.40 p.m. 2. INTRODUCE ORDINANCES REGARDING PARADES AND SPECIAL EVENTS. Assistant City Attorney Trujillo presented the staff report. Lengthy Council questions and comments followed. City Council Meeting Page Tuesday, April 16, 2002- 7:00 p.m. Mayor Settle opened.the public hearing. ' Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, spoke against public drunkeness and disorderly conduct at parades. Dave Lewicki. 93 Broad Street, read his letter (on file in the office of the City Clerk) voicing support for Mann Gras. Andrew Carter, 1283 Woodside, suggested that Mardi Gras organizers take responsibility for people who come to the parade and suggested holding the event during the day. Don Kober, 539 Serrano Drive, reported that he regrets the recent litigation between Mardi Gras organizers and the City. He expressed hope that the City and Mardi Gras organizers would come together in peace. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. Council discussion ensued. Council agreed to strike prohibitions (a), (b) and (e) from Section§ 5.80.090 of the draft ordinance adding a new Chapter 5.80 to the Municipal Code. ACTION: Moved by SchwartdMulholland to Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1413 (2002 Series) repealing Municipal Code Chapter 5.76 entitled "Parades and Special Events" in its entirety; motion carried 5:0. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Mulholland to introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1414 (2002 Series), as amended, adding a new Chapter 5.80 to the Municipal Code entitled "Parades and Assemblies;" motion carried 5:0. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1415 (2002 Series) adding Section 1.20.060 to Chapter 1.20 of the Municipal Code providing for prompt judicial review of City decisions for activities protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. Direct staff to return to the Council at the time of final adoption of Chapter 5.80 with a new fee resolution In accordance with new Municipal Code Section 5.8.110. Direct staff to continue researching and developing a parade ordinance and to return to the Council with recommendations for a permanent ordinance; motion carried 5:0. 3. DISCUSSION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND. City Administrative Officer Hampian presented the staff report. Community Development Director Mandeville presented an overview of current City- sponsored programs for the Affordable Housing Program In the City of San Luis Obispo. Public Comments: Anita Robinson. Chairperson for the leadership team of San Luis Housing Fund, urged Council support for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. ' Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, wanted more Information regarding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and its administration. City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 16,2002- 7:00 p.m. Page 6 Gordon Mullin, 1804 Garnette, urged Council not to support the Affordable Housing Trust Fund but to direct the funds to homeless and low- income citizens. George Moylan, Executive Director of the San Luis Obispo Housing Authority, urged Council support for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Steve DelMartini. 962 Mill, asked if Affordable Housing Trust Funds could be used for down payments. Vice Mayor Marx responded that Affordable Housing Funds are not intended for down payments. Mary Brooks. Housing Trust Fund leadership team member, gave details regarding other city and county Housing Trust Funds and offered suggestions for possible revenue sources. She asked Council to take a leadership role in this effort. Lillian Judd. Los Osos resident, expressed support for a regional approach to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. —end of public comments— Lengthy Council discussion ensued. Council Member Schwartz voiced support for a balanced proposal with contributions from the private sector (memo on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and proposed reviewing the concept when the leadership team reported back to Council after their meetings with other cities have been completed. Council Member Mulholland argued that it was not appropriate to take action now and recommend that the leadership team come back to Council again with more information. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Marx to support the concept of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund approved. Staff directed to: 1) Continue the discussion with representatives of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF). 2) Provide technical assistance to the AHTF, if requested. 3) Investigate the potential use of the Inclusionary Housing Trust Fund. 4) Monitor the "pilot effort" carefully to determine if there is an approach that could eventually work throughout the County of San Luis Obispo. 5) Encourage trust fund leaders to take an active role in tracking and supporting the affordable housing bond measure on the November ballot; motion carried 3:2 Mulholland, Schwartz. At 11:00 p.m., the Council, on a motion by Mu/holland/Ma rx. voted to continue beyond the hour of 11:00 p.m.; motion unanimously passed. Mayor Settle called a break at 11:02 p.m. The meeting resumed at 11:17 p.m. 4. CONTRACT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR PALM -MORRO PARKING STRUCTURE / OFFICE PROJECT Assistant City Administrative Officer George and Economic Development Manager Stanwvck presented the staff report. Public Comments: Brett Cross: 1217 Mariners Cove, expressed concerns about the contract. —end of public comments- 1 I 1 City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 16, 2002- 7:00 p.m. Staff responded to Council questions. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Marx to: 1) Approve an agreement with Harris & Associates in an amount not to exceed $296,920 to provide construction Page _ management services to the City for the Palm -Morro Parking Structure/Office project. 2) Appropriate $296,920 from the unreserved parking Fund working capital balance to fund this work; motion carried 5:0. COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Mulholland reported that she presented, on behalf of the City Council, the City proclamation honoring Bill Roalman to Amena Atta. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Council Member Ewan and Vice Mayor Marx presented an update of the April 10, 2002 Dalidio Property Subcommittee meeting. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting at 11:50 p.m. to Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 5/07/2002 Mary Kopecky Assistant City Clerk