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City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
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,
February 16, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San
Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx.
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh (Arrived at 4:08 P.M.), Carlyn Christianson,
Dan Rivoire, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, and Mayor Jan Marx.
Council Members
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; Derek Johnson,
Assistant City Manager; and John Paul Maier, Assistant City Clerk; were present
at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as
indicated in the minutes.
BUSINESS ITEM
1. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND AGREEMENTS CONSENTING TO THE
INCLUSION OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREAS OF THE
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TO PARTICIPATE IN PROPERTY ASSESSED
CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) PROGRAMS (CODRON/FOWLER— 30 MINUTES)
Community Development Director Codron and Community Development Deputy Director
Fowler provided a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Property Assessed Clean Energy"
summarizing the staff report and responded to Council inquiries.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RIVOIRE, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER VOTING NO)
to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10690 (2016 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, consenting to the inclusion of properties within
the City's jurisdiction in the California Hero Program to finance distributed generation
renewable energy sources, energy and water efficiency improvements and electric
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vehicle charging infrastructure and approving amendment of the Joint Powers
Agreement related thereto."
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10691 (2016 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, consenting to the inclusion of properties within
the City's jurisdiction in the California Home Finance Authority Community Facilities
District No. 2014-1 (Clean Energy) to finance renewable energy improvements, energy
efficiency and water conservation improvements and electric vehicle charging
infrastructure and approving associate membership in the joint exercise of powers
authority related thereto."
Adopt Resolution No. 10692 (2016 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, consenting to the inclusion of properties within
the City's jurisdiction in the California Home Finance Authority, program to finance
renewable energy generation, energy and water efficiency improvements and electric
vehicle charging infrastructure and approving associate membership in the joint exercise
of powers authority related thereto."
4. Authorize the Mayor to enter into and sign the individual agreements with the PACE
program providers.
Steve Delmartini, San Luis Obispo, submitted a correspondence to the City Council and
suggested postponing approval of Item 1 (Hero Program).
Dustin Reilich, Home Energy Renovation Opportunity, stated that the HERO program does not
have prepayment penalties and spoke about the process of acquiring licensed contractors.
Bryan Garey, Ygrene, stated that the Ygrene follows all PACE requirements.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A representative of the International Fire Fighters Association Local 3523 spoke about Item B.
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session (held in the Council Hearing Room).
CLOSED SESSION
Note: Councilmember Carpenter abstained from participation in portions of discussions relating
to the San Luis Obispo Police Officers' Association due to personal objectivity concerns related
to a family interaction with Association members.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9; Name of case: San Luis
Obispo Police Officers Association v. City of San Luis Obispo; State of California Public
Employment Relations Board Case No. LA -CE -729-M
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B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Monica Irons, Katie Lichtig, Derek Johnson, Greg
Zocher, J. Christine Dietrick, Jon Ansolabehere,
Rick Bolanos, Deanna Cantrell
Represented Employee Organizations: San Luis Obispo City Employee's Association
(SLOCEA)
San Luis Obispo Police Officer's Association
(POA)
San Luis Obispo Police Staff Officer's Association
(SLOPSOA)
International Association of Firefighters Local 3523
Unrepresented Employees: Unrepresented Management Employees
Unrepresented Confidential Employees
At 6:00 p.m., the Council reconvened the Regular Meeting. All Council Members were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Ashbaugh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dietrick stated that there was no reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS
2. PROCLAMATION - HISTORY CENTER OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
MUSEUM'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY (MARX — 5 MINUTES)
Mayor Marx presented a Proclamation to Julie Moore, History Center Board President and
Eva Ulz, Curator & Director of the History Center of San Luis Obispo, recognizing the
History Center Museum's 60th Anniversary.
3. PROCLAMATION - SPAY DAY USA (MARX — 5 MINUTES)
Mayor Marx presented a Proclamation to Ira Alpert of the Feline Network of the Central
Coast, proclaiming February 23, 2016, as "Spay Day USA" in the City of San Luis Obispo.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
David Brodie, San Luis Obispo, expressed concerns about requests for height exceptions.
Richard Schmidt, San Luis Obispo, cautioned the City Council to prepare for flooding, maintain
creek areas and consider the adoption of a creek inspection program. Steve Barasch, San Luis
Obispo, urged the City to properly maintain City owned properties along the creek to ensure
safety in the event of a flood.
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San Luis Obispo residents Bob Shanbrom, Stephen Hanson, Bob Lucas, Elisabeth Abrahams,
and Mila Vujovich-La Barre expressed concern regarding current water resources and some
urged the adoption of a building moratorium. Donald Hedrick suggested that the current drought
is a product of geoengineering.
Allen Root, San Luis Obispo, emphasized the need for a five-year plan for the maintenance and
preservation of public art.
Harry Busselen, San Luis Obispo, expressed support for the rental housing inspection program.
Allan Cooper and Joseph Abrahams of San Luis Obispo voiced concerns about the number of
alcohol outlets in the downtown area and increased crime rates.
San Luis Obispo residents Steven Ferrario and Jacquoline Williams urged the Council to
reconsider the rental housing inspection program. Graham Updegrove, also of San Luis Obispo,
urged the City Council to temporarily suspend the program and place it on the ballot for the
upcoming 2016 election.
Dominic Tartaglia, Downtown Association, provided comments regarding the Box Art Program
and restoration process.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to agendize consideration of a policy change to the
Box Art Program, with a specific focus on the temporary nature of the art.
CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments:
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, urged the City Council to consider additional affordable
housing, while maintaining tourist attractions such as view sheds.
Roy Ogden, Applicant Representative, speaking regarding Item #11 stated that his client owns
the property, well, and water, and further, that the use of water complies with City standards.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to approve Consent Calendar Items 4-11.
4. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
ACTION: Waived.
5. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 5, 2016 (MAIER)
ACTION: Approved.
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6. HOUSING AUTHORITY REQUEST TO REASSIGN AND EXTEND LEASE FOR
CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1090 AND 1092 ORCUTT ROAD AND
1105 LAUREL LANE (CODRON/WISEMAN)
ACTIONS:
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an Assignment and Assumption
of Lease Agreement for City owned property located on Orcutt Road from Laurel Creek
Apartments, LP to the Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo.
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an Amended and Restated
Ground Lease with the Housing Authority extending the lease agreement for an
additional seventy-five years.
7. REVIEW OF AN EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY BORDERING A PARCEL AT 2881
BROAD STREET (CODRON/OTZELL)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 10693 (2016 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving a Real Property Exchange
Agreement with the property owner(s) of 2881 Broad Street, to exchange City surplus
property, being a portion of Lot A of Tract 1150, for property along the northerly edge of
Perkins Lane (SDBV-1990-2015)."
8. 2015 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT APPLICATION (OLSON/COX)
ACTIONS:
1. Authorized Fire Department staff to continue the process for a grant application to
Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program in the amount of $23,840 to purchase
one Respirator/Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus ("SCBA") Quantitative Fit Tester
and one Extractor Washer.
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute documents necessary to appropriate the grant
funds upon notification that the grant has been awarded.
3. Delegated the Purchase Authority to the Finance and Information Technology Director
to review quotes and award contracts or purchase orders.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 1628 (SECOND READING) - MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 10:
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC AMENDMENTS (GRIGSBY/HUDSON)
ACTION: Adopted Ordinance No. 1628 (2016 Series) entitled "An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Municipal Code Title 10
regarding Vehicles and Traffic," to reflect current City organizational structure.
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10. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE CONTINUED CONSULTANT
SERVICES WITH LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE (IRONS/FLETCHER)
ACTION: Authorized the City Manager to approve up to $100,000 in continued consultant
scrviccs with Licbcrt Cassidy Whitmore (LCW) in fiscal year 2015-16 as necessary to
provide labor relations and specialized employment services.
11. WELL SITE RELINQUISHMENT AT 1460 CALLE JOAQUIN (QUIKY CAR
WASH (MATTINGLY/FLOYD)
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to approve and authorize the Mayor to
execute the Quit Claim Deed and Indemnification Agreement Affecting Real Property and
Bill of Sale for the well at 1460 Calle Joaquin.
STUDY SESSION
12. CONCEPTUAL REVIEW AND PRELIMINARY FEEDBACK FOR A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT TO ALLOW BUILDING HEIGHTS UP TO 75 FEET FOR A
MIXED-USE PROJECT THAT INCLUDES AN 80 -ROOM HOTEL, 26,000 SQUARE
FEET OF RESIDENTIAL, UNITS,__ 20,000 SQUARE FEET OF
RETAIL/RESTAURANT SPACE. 33,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE AND
A 45 -FOOT TALL PARKING GARAGE AND TRANSIT CENTER (CODRON /
COHEN — 120 MINUTES)
Council Member Ashbaugh recused himself from deliberations on this item because his
spouse leases property within 600' of the subject site.
Community Development Director Codron and Associate Planner Cohen provided a
PowerPoint presentation entitled "1101 Monterey OTHR-2484-2015" summarizing the staff
report and responded to Council inquiries.
Applicant representatives Andrew Firestone and Pam Ricci summarized the plans submitted
for conceptual review and responded to Council inquiries.
Public Comments:
Ken Trigueiro, People's Self -Help Housing, Pete Rodgers, San Luis Obispo Council of
Government, Graham Updegrove, California Association of Realtors, Charlene Rosales,
Chamber of Commerce and San Luis Obispo residents Martha Miller, Michelle Tasseff,
Donald Hedrick, Kyle Wiens, Dave Garth and Steve Delmartini spoke in favor of the
proposed project.
The following San Luis Obispo residents expressed concerns about the proposed project:
Edward Benson, Cheryl McLean, Dixie Cliff, Allan Cooper, Elizabeth Thyne, David Brodie,
Sandra Lakeman, Dave Hannings, Mila Vujovich-La Barre, John Grady, Janet Kourakis,
and Bob Lucas.
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By consensus, the City Council received and filed a presentation regarding the proposed
project located at 1101 Monterey and 1144 and 1166 Higuera Streets and provided input and
guidance to questions posed by the applicant.
BUSINESS ITEM
13. 2015-16 MID -YEAR BUDGET REVIEW (LICHTIG / JOHNSON / STANWYCK /
BRADFORD — 45 MINUTES)
Assistant City Manager/ Interim Finance & IT Director Johnson, Parks & Recreation
Director Stanwyck, and Budget Manager Bradford presented a PowerPoint presentation
entitled "2015-16 Mid -Year Budget Review" summarizing the staff report, and responded to
Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, urged the City Council to make investments in local
infrastructures.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0 to:
1. Receive and discuss an update of changes in the financial position based on revised
projections for all funds for the 2015-16 Fiscal Year, and the General Fund Five -Year
Forecast for 2015-2016.
2. Receive an update on Status of Major City Goals and Other Important Objectives.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 10694 (2016 Series) entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving changes to the 2015-16 Budget,"
as presented in the accompanying Mid -Year Budget Review document
LIAISON REPORTS
Council Member Ashbaugh reported on a conference and other City activities.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Marx reported that the City received a letter from Lynn Compton, Chair of the Board of
Supervisors, concerning "Homeless Shelter Crisis." There was no consensus to place this matter
on the agenda due to the City's ongoing support and long standing financial contribution to
Homeless Services.
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., in
the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California.
San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of February 16, 2016 Pam
Lee Pry e, MMC
Interim City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 04/19/2016