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City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Regular Meeting of the City Council
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday,
October 20, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx.
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Council Members Dan Carpenter, Carlyn Christianson, Dan Rivoire, Vice Mayor
John Ashbaugh, and Mayor Jan Marx
City Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; Derek Johnson,
Assistant City Manager; Assistant City Clerk John Paul Maier were present at
Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as
indicated in the minutes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Rivoire led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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1. '1'ERESA PURRINGTON CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR
Community Development Director Codron presented a brief introduction.
2. MARYANNA ESPEJO- MOSES, CODE ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
Community Development Director Codron presented a brief introduction.
3. DIANE DOSTALEK, SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
Community Development Director Codron presented a brief introduction.
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APPOINTMENTS
4. APPOINTMENT TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD (PB) (ANSOLABEHERE /
GOODWIN — 5 MINUTES)
Assistant City Clerk Maier reviewed the contents of the City Council Agenda Report.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5 -0, to appoint David Wehner to the Personnel
Board, for a term to expire on March 31, 2017.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Maw Lou Johnson. San Luis Obispo, spoke on the need for maintenance of a trail course located
near Spanish Oaks Drive and Islay Hill; explained that the main issues are maintenance to the
playground equipment at the park and brush clearing on the trail; added that she is working with
Associate Planner Gershow on a Neighborhood Matching Grant Program 2015 -16 Application,
anticipating to clean up the Islay Hill Open Space area.
Clieryl McLean, San Luis Obispo, spoke on the Planning Commission Meeting held on
September 23, 2015, regarding the action for Item 1: 159 Broad Street; urged the City Council to
direct staff to place an Open Space overlay over the remainder of the parcel and conduct an
analysis of the importance of the wildlife corridor and history of community's concern with an
open space easement; recommended that the City Council review the video of the Planning
Commission Meeting and consider the conflict regarding zoning and the general plan.
Don Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, expressed concerns regarding the need for charging stations for
persons with disabilities who use electric wheelchairs; explained that the Obama Phone program
gives low income Americans free cell phones and there is also a need for charging stations for
the cell phones; opined that the local businesses in the City may be able to assist with the
community's needs regarding space for charging stations.
Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo, expressed concerns with the need to manage flood control near
the surrounding properties of the San Luis Obispo Creek, flood channels, and waterways;
reviewed the contents of an article by the Los Angeles Times entitled, "Welcome Sign: A new El
Nino forecast shows the rain reaching into northern California, where it's especially needed ";
submitted photographs of views from his property at 460 Dana Street, highlighting present
conditions near the San Luis Obispo Creek banks; explained that he will submit a letter to the
City Attorney's Office regarding the need for maintenance at the San Luis Creek banks and
surrounding areas.
In response to public comment, Mayor Marx inquired about the Planning Commission's decision
regarding 159 Broad Street.
In response to Mayor Marx's inquiry, Community Development Director Codron explained the
features of the property regarding open space and the Planning Commission's action for a minor
subdivision; added that a memo will be provided to City Council to further explain different
courses of action.
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CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to approve Consent Agenda Items 5 thru 14.
5. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as
appropriate.
6. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 15 AND
OCTOBER 6, 2015 (ANSOLABEHERE)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to approve the Minutes of the City Council meetings of
September 15 and October 6, 2015.
7. GOLF COURSE RESTROOM REPLACEMENT, SPECIFICATION NO. 91327
(GRIGSBY/VAN BEVEREN)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. As recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission approve plans and
specifications for the Golf Course Restroom Replacement Project, Specification No.
91327.
2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids, and authorize the City Manager to award the
contract if the lowest responsible bid is with the Engineer's Estimate of $290,000.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 1624 (SECOND READING) - GRANTING A FRANCHISE_ TO
SAN LUIS GARBAGE COMPANY FOR FOOD AND GREEN WASTE
COLLECTION SERVICES (MATTINGLY /MUNDS)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to adopt Ordinance No. 1624 (2015 Series) entitled "An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, granting a
franchise to San Luis Garbage Company for food and green waste collection, processing
and/or disposal within the City of San Luis Obispo."
9. APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 3057, 3080 ROCKVIEW PLACE
(TR 202 -13) (CODRON /HANNULA/DOSTALEK)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to adopt Resolution No. 10671 (2015 Series) entitled "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the Final
Map for Tract 3057 (3080 Rockview Place, TR 202 -13)," and authorize the Mayor to execute a
Subdivision Agreement.
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10. AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND APPROPRIATION FOR THE SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNTY HOUSING TRUST FUND_(HTF) (CODRON /WISEMAN)
Vice Mayor Ashbaugh expressed support for the allocation to the San Luis Obispo County
Housing Trust Fund.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to appropriate $60,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund
for the San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund.
11. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CITYIDIGITAL WEST FIBER OPTIC
INFRASTRUCTURE AGREEMENT (JOHNSON /SCHMIDT)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to approve of and authorize the Mayor to execute the Second
Amendment to the City /Digital West Fiber Optic Infrastructure Agreement to allow Digital
West to expand its fiber optic network.
12. FIRE STATION ALERTING SYSTEM SERVICE AGREEMENT (OLSON /COX)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Approve a five year agreement with US Digital Designs, Inc. for $146,595.00.
2. Authorize the Fire Chief to execute a service agreement.
13. YELLOW CAB TAXI PURCHASE OF 234 TAXI LLC (GRIGSBY /ANGUTANO)
Vice Mayor Ashbaugh expressed concerns regarding the declining market share of taxi
services and unregulated ride services.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to approve transfer of 234 Taxi's Certificates of Public
Convenience and Necessity to Yellow Cab.
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14. ORDINANCE NO. 1625 (SECOND READING) - AMENDING CHAPTERS 1.20,1.24
AND 15.02 AND ADDING NEW CHAPTER 2.30 TO THE SAN LUIS OBISPO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO STREAMLINE THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION
APPEALS PROCESS AND CREATE THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
(DIETRICK/WHITE)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to adopt Ordinance No. 1625 (2015 Series) entitled "An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, repealing and
replacing Chapter 1.24 (Administrative Code Enforcement Procedures) of Title 1,
Amending Section 1.20.020 of Title 1, Amending Chapter 15.02 (Building Codes Adopted)
to add Section 15.02.015 of Title 15 (Chapter 1.24 to supersede conflicting Administrative
Citation and Review Provisions of Building Construction and Fire Prevention Regulations),
and adding Chapter 2.30 (Administrative Review Board) to Title 2, of the San Luis Obispo
Municipal Code."
BUSINESS ITEM
15. 2014 -15 TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT
Tourism Manager Cano and Tourism Business Improvement District Board Chair Patel
narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "2014 -15 Tourism Business Improvement
District Annual Report" and responded to Council inquiries.
Tourism Business Improvement District Board Chair Patel presented a brief history of the
report and strategic plan.
The City Council expressed gratitude to Tourism Manager Cano and the TBID Committee
for being sensitive to neighborhood concerns,
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5 -0, to:
1. Receive and approve the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Board's 2014-
15 annual report.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10672 (2015 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, declaring its intention to continue the San Luis
Obispo Tourism Business Improvement District, to continue the basis for and to levy the
assessment for the district, and to set a date for the public hearing on the district and the
assessment for 2015 -16" at the same rate as in fiscal year 2014 -15. (Public Hearing to be
scheduled for November 3, 2015)
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STUDY SESSION
16. UPDATE AND INPUT ON PROGRESS OF 2015 FIRE MASTER PLAN FOCUSING
ON RESPONSE COVERAGE FOR FIRE. RESCUE. AND MEDICAL
EMERGENCIES (OLSON — 45 MINUTES)
Fire Chief Olson and Citygate Principal Consultant Gary narrated a PowerPoint presentation
entitled "Fire Master Plan Update Preliminary Results Briefing" and responded to Council
inquiries.
Vice Mayor Ashbaugh directed staff to make corrections to numbering of sites on page 208
of the Agenda Packet entitled, "Proposed Development sites" and recommended that the
proposed project on Madonna Road needs to be included on the map.
In response to Vice Mayor Ashbaugh's recommendations, Chief Olson noted that the
information provided on the slides of the PowerPoint presentation was developed earlier this
year and stated that a final report with updates regarding new developments will be provided
at a future City Council meeting.
Don Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, pointed out on slide 15 of the Powerpoint Presentation
entitled "Fire Master Plan Update Preliminary Results Briefing," that the map does not
visualize traffic calming effect on Broad Street; inquired about the use of Sacramento Drive
as an alternative travel route for emergency responses.
Victor Montgomery, Avila Beach, expressed support to the City Council for working with
Citygate; explained that similar issues arise in other communities regarding emergency
responses and explained that Citygate Principal Consultant Gary has extensive experience;
inquired about the alternative and capital difference of using a small crew as alternative for
emergency responses.
In response to Mr. Hedrick's inquiries regarding traffic calming, Fire Chief Olson explained
that a model is developed by Quickest Route software and staff for route selection for
emergency responses; explained that communication is established with Cal Fire regarding
the location for emergency responses, considering fire or medical emergencies.
City Council received an update to the 2015 Fire Master Plan; consensus was provided by
Council, directing staff to include total response time and report on the following policies:
1. Revise the 4 minute emergency response time policy and define total travel time for Code
3 calls for service.
2. Consider the construction and staffing of a fifth fire station in the southern area of the
City in order to enhance the probability of achieving established response time standards.
3. Explore options for incrementally addressing emergency response coverage gaps, such as
initially addressing the medical response gap with a differently staffed and configured
crew, and building toward full fire, rescue and medical services as the region develops
and additional funding is realized.
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4. Consider land based financing models for the Master Plan, such as a Community
Facilities District, to finance any funding gap so that new development pays its fair share
for building and operating a fifth fire station.
LIAISON REPORTS
Council liaison reports were received from Mayor Marx,
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Marx reported that she attended the California League of Cities Conference in San Jose,
California; announced that the Performance Arts Center has developed a Strategic Plan; and
expressed gratitude to City Manager Lichtig for her assistance in the development of the
Strategic Plan.
Vice Mayor Ashbaugh expressed gratitude to the City staff with their aid to the community,
providing medical services and flu shot vaccine doses at Fire Station 1.
Councilmember Rivoire spoke on concerns by the community and Downtown Association
regarding parking in the downtown area.
In response to Councilmember Rivoire's inquiry, City Manager explained that additional
information is being evaluated for the proposed Palm - Nipomo Parking Structure and will be
presented to the City Council at a future City Council Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 6:00
p.m. in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo „California.
lam City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 12/01/2015