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Home My WebLink About06/11/2009MINUTES ' SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2009 - 4:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Andrew Carter, Jan Howell Marx, Vice Mayor Allen K. Settle and Mayor Dave Romero City Staff Present: Ken Hampian, City Manager, Jonathan Lowell, City Attorney, and Audrey Hooper, City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. PUBLIC HEARINGS Finance and IT Director Statler discussed the process that would be followed during this meeting and provided an overview of the enterprise funds. ' 1. LAGUNA LAKE GOLF COURSE FUND RATE REVIEW. Parks and Recreation Director Kiser presented the agenda report. She, Recreation Manager Fitzgerald and Golf Course Supervisor Bunty responded to questions. Vice Mayor Settle stated for the record that reclaimed and well water is being used at the golf course. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. The following people spoke in support of the golf course operations and expressed concern regarding raising the rates. Dan Hinz Ruth Starr Butch Breeden Joan Scholz (Ms. Scholz's written statement is on file in the City Clerk's office.) June Minikel Patty Roberts Harriet To Joe Johnson IMary Parker City Council Meeting Thursday, June 11, 2009 Elizabeth Brier Barbara Gillespie Gary Fowler Carolyn Smith Willie Long Patrick Munroe Richard Van Humbeck Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. Page 2 Discussion followed..during which staff explained why it would not be feasible to add the golf course to the General Fund as a program. Council Member Marx stated that she would reluctantly support the staff recommendation, but would like to see a cap on the General Fund contribution and would like to see more fund - raising efforts on the parts of the golfers. Vice Mayor Settle opposed the staff recommendation because he did not believe this is the appropriate time to raise fees that will impact the seniors or youth of this community. 1 ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Marx to, as recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission: 1. Adopt a resolution implementing improved cost recovery by increasing green fees by $2.00 per round in 2009 -10 and by $1.00 per round in 2010 -11; and authorizing the Golf Course Supervisor to increase the cost of food and merchandise items by 10% and rental charges by $1.00 per use in 2009 -10. 2. Conceptually approve the Golf Fund budget for 2009 -11, with final action on June 16, 2009, with adoption of the 2009 -11 Financial Plan; motion carried 4:1 (Settle opposed). ACTION: Moved by Carter /Ashbaugh to direct staff to return by the Spring of 2010 with an evaluation of the revenue "best practices" identified in the rate review along with the possibility of selling beer and wine via a concessionaire and formation of a formal volunteer fund - raising group; motion carried 4:1 (Settle opposed). 2. PARKING ENTERPRISE FUND REVIEW.2009. Director of Public Works Walter introduced this item, following which Parking Services Manager Horch presented the agenda report. He and Deputy Director of Public Works Bochum responded to questions. Manor Romero opened the public hearing. No comments were forthcoming and Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued during which staff responded to questions which Council discussed the proposed meter rates, as well as the possibility of charging for parking on Sundays. , City Council Meeting Page 3 Thursday, June 11, 2009 It was moved by Council Member Carter to increase the core meter rates to $1.25 commencing on July 1, maintain the perimeter parking meter and parking structure rates at $75 an hour, raise the overtime meter fine to $30, and direct staff to bring back a discussion regarding additional meter rate changes, including street meters and possible rates for Sunday parking. Council Member Ashbaugh seconded the motion for discussion. Following discussion regarding the need for additional information about the impacts of Council Member's Carter's motion, this motion was withdrawn and the following motions were acted on. ACTION: Moved by Carter /Ashbaugh to increase the core meter rates from $1.00 to $1.25 per hour; retain the current rate of $.75 an hour for perimeter parking meters in the 10 -hour zone and in the parking structure; and accelerate the planned over -time meter violation to $30 (which includes the parking surcharge); motion carried 3:2 (Marx/Settle opposed). Vice Mayor Settle opposed raising the rates as a result of the current economic climate. Council Member Marx stated for the record that she had not received enough information regarding the impacts of the motion to support it. ' ACTION: Moved by Carter /Ashbaugh to direct staff to explore greater hourly differentials in core meter rates and charging for parking on Sundays; carried 4:1 (Settle opposed). ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ashbaugh to conceptually approve the Parking Enterprise Fund budget of 2009 -11, with final action to be taken on June 16, 2009, with the adoption of the 2009 -11 Financial Plan; carried 4:1 (Settle opposed). ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION At this time City Attorney Lowell announced that it would be necessary to call a Closed Session to meet on an item not on the Agenda. The first item of business in the Closed Session would be to make a determination as to whether a need existed to take immediate action on a matter that was brought to the City's attention after the agenda was posted. If there was a two- thirds vote by the Council making that determination, then Council in Closed Session would hold a conference regarding real property negotiations concerning 3591 Sacramento Drive, unit 53. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM Mayor Romero called for public comments. None were forthcoming Council adjourned to a Closed Session in the Council Hearing Room at 6:34 p.m. City Council Meeting Thursday, June 11, 2009 Page 4 CLOSED SESSION I 1. DETERMINATIONS OF NEED FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION Pursuant to Government Code § 54954.2 ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Carter to determine, pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, that a need arose after the agenda was posted to hold a Closed Session conference with the City's real property negotiator concerning property located at 3591 Sacramento Drive, Unit 53; motion carried 4:0:1 (Settle abstained). 2. CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 PROPERTY: 3591 Sacramento Drive, Unit 53 NEGOTIATING PARTIES: City of San Luis Obispo: Michael Codron, Jonathan Lowell Landowner. J. Douglas NEGOTIATIONS: Possible acquisition of property, terms and price; direction for resale of property The Closed Session adioumed and the public hearings reconvened at 7:02 p.m. All Council Members were present. 1 CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Lowell reported that Council determined, on motion by Ashbaugh /Carter that, pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, a need arose after the agenda was posted to hold a Closed Session conference with the City's real property negotiator concerning property located at 3591 Sacramento Drive, Unit 53; motion carried 4:0:1 (Settle abstained). The conference was then held regarding negotiations for real property located at 3591 Sacramento Drive, unit 53. Council provided specific direction to its real property negotiators. Implementation of Council's direction will involve some later Council action and be listed on future meeting agendas. There was no further reportable action. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. TRANSIT ENTERPRISE FUND REVIEW 2009. Director of Public Works Walter introduced this item, following which Transit Manager Webster, and Deputy Director of Public Works Bochum presented the agenda report. They responded to questions. In response to Vice Mayor Settle's request for the record, Transit Manager Webster confirmed that the City's multi -year agreement with Cal Poly was for five years and does City Council Meeting Page 5 Thursday, June 11, 2009 ' not contain a clause for reopening it during that. period of time if the City's costs increase. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. No comments were forthcoming and Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. ACTION: Moved by Settle /Marc to: 1. Conceptually approve the Transit Fund budget for 2009 -11, with final action on June 16, 2009, with the adoption of the 2009 -11 Financial Plan. 2. Approve the 2008 -09 Program of Projects as amended by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments on April 8, 2009. 3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and approve a one year contract extension with First Transit, Inc. to perform operations and maintenance for FY 2009 -10; motion carried 5:0. 4. 2009 WATER FUND REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF WATER RATES FOR 2009- 11. Utilities Director Mattingly, Water Division Manager Henderson, and Senior Administrative Analyst Bishop presented the agenda report and responded to questions. City Clerk Hooper reported that with the two protests that were received at the commencement of this public hearing, a total of 160 written protests had been received. ' Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. The following people spoke in opposition to increasing the rates: Tent/ Mohan, San Luis Obispo (Mr. Mohan also submitted a protest letter at this hearing.) Diana Schmiett, San Luis Obispo (Ms. Schmiett also submited a protest letter at this hearing.) Sandra Lakeman, San Luis Obispo Kathleen Ruiz, San Luis Obispo Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. Council Members spoke on the history of the City's water, the Nacimiento water project, and the need for the increase and staff responded to questions. ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Marx to: 1. Adopt a resolution increasing water service charges by twelve percent (12 %), effective July 1, 2009, and eleven percent (11 %) effective July 1, 2010, since there was not a majority protest against such increases. 3. Conceptually approve the Water Fund budget for 2009 -11, with final action on June 16, 2009, with adoption of the 2009 -11 Financial Plan; motion carried 5:0. 1 City Council Meeting Page 6 Thursday, June 11, 2009 5. 2009 SEWER FUND REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF SEWER RATES FOR 2009- 11. Utilities Director Mattingly, Wastewater Division Manager Hix, and Senior Administrative Analyst Bishop presented the agenda report. They and Finance and Information Technology Directory Statler responded to questions. In response to Vice Mayor Settle for the Record, Wastewater Division Manager Hix explained that the City is considering reasonably priced alternatives to generating its own electricity and photovoltaics is being studied for that purpose. City Clerk Hooper reported that all of the protests against an increase in water rates also included sewer rates. Including the two protests received at the commencement of this public hearing on water rates, a total of 160 written protests had been received. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. No comments were forthcoming and Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Carter to: 1. Adopt a resolution increasing sewer service charges by 9.3% effective July 1, 2009, and nine percent (9 %) effective July 1, 2010, since there was not a majority protest against such increases. 2. Conceptually approve the Sewer Fund budget for 2009 -11, with final action on June 16, 2009, with adoption of the 2009 -11 Financial Plan; motion carved 5:0. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 10:03 p.m. Elaina Cano Interim City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 07/07/09 1