HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/20/2008MINUTES
' SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MAY 207 2008 - 4:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL. CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Andrew Carter, Christine Mulholland, Allen
Settle, and Mayor Dave Romero were present at Roll Call.
Vice Mayor Brown was seated immediately thereafter.
City Staff:
Present: Shelly Stanwyck, Assistant City Administrative Officer;
Jonathan Lowell, City Attorney; Audrey Hooper, City Clerk;
Bill Statler, Finance and Information Technology Director,
John Moss, Utilities Director, Jay Walter, Public Works
Director; Betsy Kiser, Parks and Recreation Director; Bridget
Fraser, Engineer; Christine Wallace, Recreation Coordinator
INTRODUCTIONS
Public Works Director Walter introduced Public Works Employees Martin Van
Maanen (Public Works Inspector - not present), Adam Basden (Maintenance
Worker II - Parks), Dee Lawson (Transportation Assistant), Wade Jackson
(Stormwater Manager), Tammy Hanson (Administrative Assistant 1), Ken
Herrmann (Maintenance Worker II - Parks), Melissa Mudgett (Administrative
Analyst), Geert de Lange (Maintenance Worker II - Building), and Steve Williams
(Tree Trimmer I).
Utilities Director Moss introduced Utilities Employee Jennifer Metz (Utilities
Project Manager).
PRESENTATION
Mayor Romero presented a proclamation to Public Works Director Walter and
Utilities Director Moss proclaiming May 18 -24, 2008, as National Public Works
Week.
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CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Moved by Settle /Mulholland to approve the Consent Agenda as
indicated below.
C1. MINUTES OF APRIL 22 AND 30, 2008.
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ACTION: Moved by Settle /Mulholland to waive the oral reading and approve the
minutes as presented; motion carried 5:0.
C2. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE (CHC) NOMINATION OF
PROPERTIES IN THE MONTEREY HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD TO
THE MASTER LIST AND CONTRIBUTING PROPERTIES LIST OF
HISTORICAL RESOURCES.
ACTION: Moved by Settle /Mulholland to adopt Resolution No. 9983 (2008
Series ) adding 2243 Santa Ynez to the Master List of the Historic Resources and
adding the following properties to the Contributing List of Historic Resources:
285, 405, and 495 Buena Vista, 398 San Miguel, 2102, 2122, and 2160 Loomis;
motion carried 5:0...
C3. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 1290,
1292 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND 123. 135. 137, 175 CRANDALL
AVENUE FROM MEDIUM -HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R -3) TO
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-4); GP /R 109 -05.
ACTION: Moved by Settle /Mulholland to adopt Ordinance No. 1513 (2008
Series); motion carried 5:0.
C4.
TO C -D -H -S AND 1045 BROAD STREET TO PF -H (GP /R_64 -07).
ACTION: Moved by Settle /Mulholland to adopt Ordinance No. 1514 (2008
Series); motion carried 5:0.
C5. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY'S STREET
NAME AND ADDRESS REGULATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ELIMINATE OUTDATED PROVISIONS AND TO REFLECT CURRENT
PRACTICES.
ACTION: Moved by Settle /Mulholland to adopt Ordinance No. 1515 (2008
Series ; motion carried 5:0.
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BUSINESS ITEMS'
1. RESULTS OF GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD
STATEMENT NO. 45 ANALYSIS: ACCOUNTING FOR RETIREE
HEALTH CARE BENEFITS.
Finance and Information Technology Director Statler presented the staff report
and responded to questions.
Public Comments
No comments were forthcoming.
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Council Members spoke in support of the recommendation.
ACTION: Moved by Brown /Mulholland to conceptually approve funding the City's
retiree health care obligations on an actuarial basis in the 2008 -09 Financial Plan
Supplement via an irrevocable trust but do not execute an agreement and
commit funding until State budget issues (and potential impact on cities) are
resolved; motion carried 5.0.
Council concurred to reorder the Agenda to consider Council Liaison Reports at ,
this time.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Council Member Mulholland reported on her attendance at the County's Water
Resources Advisory Committee meeting, the Air Pollution Control District Board
meeting and the Integrated Waste Management Authority Board meeting on Ma
14th , the Mass Transportation Committee meeting on May 7th, and the May 16t
Citizens Advisory Committee meeting at the California Men's Colony.
Council Member Settle reported on his attendance at the Student Community
Liaison Committee (SCLC) meeting with the Mayor.
Mayor Romero added that Brandon Souza will be present at 7:00 to present a
plaque from the SCLC. He reported on the Mayor's meeting held on May 2 "d
Additional Liaison Reports were made at the end of the regular Council meeting.
2. STATUS REPORT ON 2007 -09 MAJOR CITY GOAL:. ROLLER
HOCKEY RINK AND SKATE PARK IMPROVEMENTS.
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C6, WATER RECLAMATION .FACILITY: CLARIFIERS 4 AND 5
MAINTENANCE PAINTING PROJECT — SPECIFICATION NO. 90818.
ACTION: Moved by Settle /Mulholland to: 1. Approve the plans and specifications
for Water Reclamation Facility: Clarifier 4 and 5 Maintenance Painting Project,
Specification No. 90818 and authorize staff to advertise for bids. 2. Authorize the
CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid, plus the accepted
alternate, is within the Engineer's Estimate of $320,000; motion carried 5:0.
C7. FINAL MAP APPROVAL FOR TRACT 2808, 153 STENNER (TR/ER 1-
06 ).
ACTION: Moved by Settle /Mulholland to adopt Resolution No. 9984 (2008
Series ) approving the Final Map for Tract 2808 located at 153 Stenner Street and
authorizing the Mayor to execute the subdivision agreement on behalf of the City;
motion carried 5:0.
C8. TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS FUNDING.
ACTION: Moved by Settle /Mulholland to approve an advancement of $22,400
from the 2008 -09 Community Promotions budget to fiscal year 2007 -08 to cover
tourism promotion fulfillment expenditure; motion carried 5:0.
C9. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR CITY- WIDE.RIGHT -OF -WAY
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ACTION: Moved by Settle /Mulholland to: 1. Approve the Requests for
Qualifications for Right -of -Way Acquisition Services and authorize staff to solicit
responses. 2. Authorize the City Administrator to execute an agreement with the
top selected consultant or consultants. 3. Authorize the City Administrative
Officer to execute purchase orders for individual Right -of -Way service contracts
where funding is available in the project account for those services; motion
carried 5:0.
C10. TRAFFIC SIGNAL, MODIFICATION AT MARSH AND OSOS,
SPECIFICATION NO. 90792.
ACTION: Moved by Settle /Mulholland to: 1. Award a contract to Ehinger Electric
of Atascadero, CA in the amount of $175,000 for modification of the traffic signal
at Marsh and Osos, Specification No. 90792. 2. Approve a transfer of $14,250
from the Higuera and Granada traffic signal project account to the Marsh and
Osos traffic signal account; motion carried 5:0.
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Parks and Recreation Director Kiser and Engineer Fraser presented the staff
report, following which Michael Sherrod, Principle with RRM Design, Inc.,
provided a brief history of the existing skate park and discussed the Needs
Assessment Study. They responded to Council's questions.
Public Comments
The following people spoke in support of an improved skate park. Their comments
included, in part, that: 1) some of them would be willing to assist in raising funds
for this purpose; 2) the shape of a guitar should be included in the design for the
skaters; 3) skate parks attract business to and generate funding for cities in which
they're located; 4) the current skate park should not be closed until a permanent
park is built; 5) consideration should be given to renting out the skate park, using it
for community events and other major events, including demonstrations, contests
and skate camps; 6) it should be triple the size of the Los Osos skate park; and 7)
the park should allow bicyclists use the park as well.
A petition containing more than 500 signatures in support of the skate park was
submitted.
James Bruzenak, Los Osos resident with income property in San Luis Obispo
Rven Cosgro, San Luis Obispo
Martin Cosgro, San Luis Obispo
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Cameron McChesney, San Luis Obispo
Baxter Williams, San Luis Obispo
John Bruzenak, San Luis Obispo
Daniel Parks, San Luis Obispo
Chris Pontius, San Luis Obispo
Jay LaPalm, San Luis Obispo
Derrick Conahan
Dan Pankaratz
Brian Cully, San Luis Obispo
Jackie Anava, Santa Maria
Johnv Miller, San Luis Obispo
Jasson Bender, San Luis Obispo
Austin Condon
Nigel Williams, San Luis Obispo
Kevin Rucks, San Luis Obispo
Kingsley Hurley
Michael White, Los Osos
Anthony Randazzo, San Luis Obispo
Adrian Pina
Kevin Clancy, San Luis Obispo
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Mike Higgins
Giovanni Ghio
Travis Etter, San Luis Obispo
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John Cegelski, San Luis Obispo
Mike Ormonde, Arroyo Grande 1
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Vice Mayor Brown said he would support the CAO recommendation, but asked in
return that the speakers and those attending would not only act responsibly and
show respect to the community by taking care of. its resources and assisting with
the prevention of graffiti, but would encourage their friends to do the same.
Council Members Carter, Settle, Mulholland and Mayor Romero also spoke in
support of the CAO Recommendation.
Discussion ensued during which staff responded to questions regarding
equipment that will be used for interim improvements to ensure the safety of the
park, the type of park envisioned, the need to proceed expeditiously on the new
skate park, and the need for the staff to work with the speakers and community
regarding financial assistance they may be able to provide.
ACTION: Moved by Brown /Mulholland to: 1. As recommended by the Parks and
Recreation Commission: a. Receive the results of the Santa Rosa Skate Park
Needs Study. b. Approve an amount not to exceed $37,000 to develop a Santa
Rosa Skate Park Master Plan. c. Authorize staff to spend up to $50,000 on new
modular skate park equipment to assure the interim safety of the facility. 2. 1
Receive update on Roller Hockey Rink Expansion Capital Improvement Project.
The motion included the direction that the skate park must be a premier /Class A
park that will serve as an economic and recreational driver, that staff will work as
expeditiously as possible on the timeline for the development of the new skate
park, and that staff will, while constructing interim equipment, work with members
of the community to see what assistance, financial and otherwise, they can
provide in this regard.
The Special Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m., and the Regular Meeting convened
at 7:20 p.m.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008 - 7:20 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members 1
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Present: Council Members Andrew Carter, Christine Mulholland, Allen
1 Settle, Vice Mayor Paul Brown and Mayor Dave Romero
City Staff:
Present: Shelly Stanwyck, Assistant City Administrative Officer;
Jonathan Lowell, City Attorney; Audrey Hooper, City Clerk;
Bill Statler, Finance and Information Technology Director;
John Moss, Utilities Director; Jay Walter, Public Works
Director; Betsy Kiser, Parks and Recreation Director; Gary
Henderson, Water Division Manager, Linda Fitzgerald,
Recreation Supervisor; Todd Bunte, Golf Course Supervisor;
Tim Bochum, Deputy Public Works Director; Robert Horch,
Parking Services Manager
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Romero announced that there are vacancies on the Bicycle Advisory
Committee, the Joint Use of Recreational Facilities Committee, the Mass
Transportation Committee, and the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee.
PRESENTATION
t Brandon Souza, outgoing President of Cal Poly ASI (Associated Students, Inc.),
and Crissy Hixon, Secretary of Community Relations, presented the Mayor and
Council Members with a plaque that contains the Student Community Liaison
Committee's Statement of Hopes for the Community.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Steve Secrest, San Luis Obispo, asked Council for assistance in the removal of
obstructions in and other issues related to the public drainage easement that
impacts his property.
City Attorney Lowell explained that this is a matter of pending litigation and will be
discussed in an upcoming Closed Session.
Sifu Kelvin- Harrison, San Luis Obispo, discussed his continuing concerns
regarding personal harassment.
The following speakers expressed concern regarding the SLO County Public
Access ( SLOCOPA) operations, particularly related to suspended producers and
producers whose memberships have been revoked:
' Linda Quesenbeny, SLOCOPA Producer
Jacqueline Garza, San Luis Obispo
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Leslie Bearce, San Luis Obispo County
Robert Bearce, San Luis Obispo County '
Patrick Germany, Paso Robles
Marcia Nelson, San Luis Obispo, discussed concerns she had regarding parking
issues in the vicinity of the train station.
Ms. Nelson was directed to contact Parking Services Manager Robert Horch
regarding this matter.
City Attorney Lowell responded to the concerns expressed regarding SLO County
Public Access ( SLOCOPA). He reviewed contract provisions between the City
and SLOCOPA and steps that have been taken to address the City's concerns
regarding a potential violation of the contract. He explained that there are matters
that have been raised during these public comments which the City does not have
the authority to resolve.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. PROTEST HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED DOWNTOWN
ASSOCIATION ASSESSMENT INCREASE AND POSSIBLE
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE.
Downtown Association Administrator Cash presented the staff report. '
Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, opposed the required increase. He suggested that
membership in the Downtown Association should be voluntary, that a new survey
should be conducted, and that the City should not providing funds to the
Association.
The following people spoke in support of the staff recommendation:
Alex Gough, Downtown Association Board Member and businessman
Carl Dudley, San Luis Obispo resident and downtown business representative
Pierre Rademaker, San Luis Obispo resident and business owner
Doug Shaw, owner of the Sanctuary Tobacco Shop and member of the Board
Tom Swem, downtown business owner and Past President of the Board
Bob Seeley, beauty salon owner
Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
Council Members spoke in support of the recommendation. Council Member
Carter added, however, that he was not comfortable with the manner in which the
funds were allocated.
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ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Settle to introduce an ordinance increasing the
Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area assessment; motion carried
5:0.
4. ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET AND RATE REVIEWS.
A. WATER FUND REVIEW.
Utilities Director Moss and Water Division Manager Henderson presented the
staff report and responded to questions.
Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
None were forthcoming.
Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
ACTION: By consensus, Council accepted the 2008 annual water fund financial
review.
B. SEWER FUND REVIEW.
' Utilities Director Moss presented the staff report and responded to questions.
Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
No comments were forthcoming.
Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
Council Member Carter commented that while the costs have increased on a per
unit basis, the majority of users have lower bills.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Settle to: 1. Accept the 2008 annual sewer fund
financial review. 2. Direct staff to return in July 2008 with a report on sewer rate
structure and /or rate modifications needed to close the projected sewer revenue
shortfall upon completion of the sewer rate structure analysis, with
implementation of any recommendations in September 2008. 3. Approve the
amended Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2007 -08 and 2008 -09, and
rephrasing of the Calle Joaquin Lift Station project; motion carried 5:0.
Council recessed from 9:10 until 9:20 p.m. and the meeting reconvened with all
members present.
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Council concurred to reorder the Agenda to consider the Laguna Lake Golf
Course Fund at this time. 1
E. LAGUNA LAKE GOLF COURSE FUND REVIEW.
Recreation Manager Fitzgerald presented the staff report. She, Golf Course
Supervisor Bunte and Finance and Information Technology Director Statler
responded to questions.
Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
Ron Skow said that the staff presentation Agenda Report covered his concerns
regarding the impact of storms on several of the fairways and said that until those
are repaired, business will be lost.
Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
Council Member Carter said that while he would support the increase, he
believed that consideration needs to be given to ways to either increase the
revenues or decrease the golf course operating costs.
Mayor Romero explained that although the same concerns have been raised
before, the Golf Course has never been fully self- supporting, is used primarily by
seniors and youth, and it is normal for the City to subsidize uses by both groups.
ACTION: Moved by Brown /Mulholland to: 1. Review and accept the 2007 -08
annual golf fund financial and rate review. 2. Authorize additional General Fund
transfers of $2,700 for 2007 -08 and $1,300 for 2008 -09. 2. Approve the Capital
Improvement Plan request of $55,000 for barrier netting and pole replacement
along Hole #5. 3. Adopt Resolution No. 9985 (2008 Series) approving green fee
increases of 25 cents per round effective July 1, 2008.
Vice Mayor Brown left the meeting at this time.
C. PARKING FUND REVIEW.
Public Works Director Walter introduced this item, following which Parking
Services Manager Horch presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued during which staff responded to a number of questions. During
this period of time, Mayor Romero suggested that consideration should be given to
increasing the costs for the meters in the downtown core. He also suggested that
consideration should be given to metering the streets adjacent to the Nipomo -Palm
Structure. Council Member Settle concurred, but cautioned about the meter
differential between the downtown core and those farther out in the residential
area.
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'Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
No comments were forthcoming.
Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
Council Member Carter suggested that consideration should be given to the
possibility that there is a potential need for more than one parking zone. He also
suggested the concept of a metered garage as a way of reducing operating costs
should be considered. He suggested that the underneath of 919 Palm is too prime
a space for City employees and consideration should be given to having them park
in the future Palm - Nipomo structure. He also recommended putting stickers on
meters to advise users of its use with a parking key. He also inquired whether
Council had an interest in consideration of a parking assessment district.
Council encouraged Council Member Carter to bring the concerns and
suggestions raised at this meeting to the new Ad Hoc Parking Fund Review
Committee, including the matter of a parking assessment district. They also
agreed with the need to expand awareness of the parking key.
ACTION: Moved by Settle /Mulholland to: 1. Accept the 2008 parking enterprise
fund review. 2. Before beginning the design of the Palm - Nipomo parking
structure, authorize the CAO to execute a consultant services agreement, at a
cost not -to- exceed $40,000, to work with an Ad Hoc Parking Fund Review
Committee in preparing a report for Council consideration by November 2008
that will include: a. The financial analysis of the Parking Fund to verify its present
fiscal condition and project its future conditions with, and without, the Palm -
Nipomo parking structure. b. Options and strategies for: i. Correcting any
identified imbalances under a "no added structure scenario," if any imbalances
are projected; ii. Promoting use of a new parking structure at Palm - Nipomo
(should one be built); and iii. Generating sufficient revenues to meet projected
construction and operating costs of a new structure at Palm - Nipomo. 3. Appoint
Council Member Carter to serve on a six- member Ad Hoc Parking Fund Review
Committee, along with one representative from each of the following: Planning
Commission, Mass Transportation Committee, Residents for Quality
Neighborhoods, Downtown Association and Chamber of Commerce; motion
carried 4:0:1 (Brown absent).
D. TRANSIT FUND REVIEW.
Public Works Director Walter introduced this item, following which Transit Manager
Webster presented the staff report. They, Deputy Director of Public Works
Bochum and Assistant CAO Stanwvck responded to questions.
'Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
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No comments were forthcoming. t
Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
Council Member Carter and Mayor Romero complimented the new transit benches
and buses.
In response to Mayor Romero, Transit Manager Webster discussed the status of
the purchase of a new trolley.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Carterto approve minor changes in the Transit
Fund budget for 2007 -08 and 2008 -09 as outlined in the report; motion carried
4:0:1 (Brown absent).
BUSINESS ITEMS
5. OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR TESTIMONY REGARDING PROPOSED
TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
Assistant City Administrative Officer Stanwyck presented the staff report.
Public Comments ,
In response to Marsha Nelson, Assistant CAO Stanwyck clarified the purpose of
the proposed Tourism Business Improvement District and the assessment that
would be applied to hotel properties.
Ms. Nelson pointed out that an assessment hurt tourism in New York and
expressed concern that the assessment not hurt tourism here.
Shelly urged Ms. Nelson to consider membership on the PCC.
—end of public comments—
ACTION: No action was required at this time.
6. COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR.
Assistant CAO Stanwyck presented the report.
Public Comments
None were forthcoming.
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' ACTION: Moved by Mulholland /Settle to meet on July 151 as recommended,
cancel the first meeting in August, and cancel the Regular City Council meeting
of Tuesday, November 4, 2008, due to Federal, State, and Municipal Elections;
motion carried 4:0:1 (Brown absent).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Note that Liaison Reports were also made during the earlier meeting.
Mayor Romero reported on recent activities of the Performing Arts Center
Commission, the Nacimiento Water Project Commission, the San Luis Obispo
Council of Governments, and the Regional Transit Authority.
COMMUNICATIONS
None.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero
adjourned the meeting at 11:00 p.m.
Audrey I/110o e
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 06/07/08