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`. City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
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, April
18, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, by Mayor Harmon.
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Council Members Carlyn Christianson, Aaron Gomez, Andy Pease, Vice Mayor
Dan Rivoire, and Mayor Heidi Harmon.
Council Members
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; and Carrie
Gallagher, City Clerk; were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented
reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS
1. PUBLIC HEARING - REVIEW OF THE CITYWIDE USER AND REGULATORY
FEE STUDY, PREPARED TO INFORM A PROPOSED UPDATE TO FEES
CHARGED FOR SERVICES
Interim Finance Director Bradford and Special Projects Manager Carloni provided an in-
depth staff report with the use of a Power Point presentation and responded to Council
questions.
Public Comments:
David Brodie, San Luis Obispo spoke in opposition to an increase in appraisal fees.
Allen Cooper, Save our Downtown, San Luis Obispo, shared an idea of waiving appeal fees
in instances where the Council overrules an Advisory Body decision, and spoke in
opposition to an increase in appraisal fees.
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Steve Delmartini, San Luis Obispo spoke in opposition to a non -applicant fee increase and
in support of spilt fees.
Sandra Rowley, San Luis Obispo, Residents for Quality Neighborhoods, spoke in opposition
to an increase in appraisal fees, she noted the differences in the fee schedule from one permit
fee to another.
Charlene Rosales, speaking on behalf of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce voiced
support for split fees and increasing appeal fees.
Dominic Tartaglia, San Luis Obispo, speaking on behalf of San Luis Obispo Downtown
Association spoke in support of local businesses, he noted that both applicants and
appellants should pay their fair share to include 100% recovery of fees so the taxpayer is not
held responsible.
---End of Public Comment ---
Council Member Pease introduced the inclusion of a onetime 6 month extension on fees as
long as the applicant can demonstrate that progress is being made toward the permit.
ACTION: MOTION BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER PEASE, CARRIED 5-0 to adopt a Resolution 10790 (2017 Series) entitled "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending the
City's master fee schedule with updated user and regulatory fees based on the fee study
prepared by NBS Government Finance Group, as represented in the City Council agenda
report and attachments dated April 18, 2017," to include the recommendation regarding
revised appeal fees. The resolution also includes adjustments to Parks and Recreation cost
recovery policies and an increase to 100% cost recovery for state -mandated multi -dwelling
inspections for the Fire Department. As amended to include: a one-time six month extension
will be granted upon the request of the applicant and based on evidence to the satisfaction
of the Community Development Director or designee that applicant is making substantial
progress toward obtaining a building permit.
2. STRATEGIC BUDGET DIRECTION AND MAJOR CITY GOAL WORK
PROGRAMS FOR THE 2017-19 FINANCIAL PLAN
Mayor Harmon announced that public comment will be taken when this item is continued at
the 6: 00 p.m. meeting after Item 10.
City Manager Lichtig, Interim Finance Director Bradford and Contract Budget Manager
Steck provided an in-depth staff report with the use of a Power Point presentation and
responded to Council questions. Additional staff members presented reports and responded
to questions as requested.
1. Review updated General Fund Five -Year Fiscal Forecast and Enterprise Funds forecasts;
and
2. Review and provide guidance to the City Manager regarding proposed Major City Goals
and Other Important Objective work programs; and
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3. Review and provide guidance to the City Manager regarding the recommended use and
allocation of one-time and ongoing budget resources to fund proposed Significant
Operating Program Changes (SOPCs), the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Fleet
Replacement Fund, Information Technology (IT) Replacement Fund, and Major Facility
Replacement Fund; and provide direction whether Parks Element Update should be
funded; and
4. Approve a policy for the Insurance Benefit Fund, establishing funding and fund balance
requirements for newly formed Excess Liability Insurance program; and
5. Receive an update on key informational items regarding future financial uncertainties and
challenges.
PUBLIC COMMENT TAKENAT THE 6:00 P.M. MEETING AFTER ITEM 10.
RECESSED DURING THE CURRENT ITEM 2 AT 5:36 P.M. TO BE CONTINUED
AFTER ITEM 10 AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 18, 2017 TO BEGIN AT
6:00 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday, April
18, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, by Mayor Harmon.
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Council Members Carlyn Christianson, Aaron Gomez, Andy Pease, Vice Mayor
Dan Rivoire, and Mayor Heidi Harmon.
Council Members
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; and Carrie
Gallagher, City Clerk; were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented
reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Aaron Gomez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
3. PRESENTATION BY PETER WILLIAMSON REPRESENTING SAN LUIS
OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SLOCOG), REGARDING
RIDESHARE'S BIKE MONTH
Peter Williamson, representing San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG),
provided a presentation regarding Rideshare's Bike Month.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Don Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of change for the good and restoring the faith in
the election system.
Allison Grace representing Hopes Hands Massaging Wellness Center spoke regarding healing
and restoration, noted she is in the process of filing for a non-profit trade school.
Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding the need to deal with the Rental Housing
Inspection Program policy issues, he requested that all parties involved with rental properties,
both landlords and tenants receive notification when a complaint is filed.
Odile Ayral, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding Council recusals and conflicts of interest and
questioned one's ability to run for office when these conflicts will exist.
Michelle Tassef, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding victimization of illegal immigrants.
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Jadon Haught, speaking on behalf of Outside Now, spoke in support of Indigenous Peoples Day
as a replacement to Christopher Columbus Day.
Owen Richardson, representing Outside Now, spoke in support of Indigenous Peoples Day as a
replacement to Christopher Columbus Day.
Tyler Zane Key, speaking on behalf of Outside Now, spoke in support of Indigenous Peoples
Day as a replacement to Christopher Columbus Day.
Sage Taub, speaking on behalf of Outside Now, spoke in support of Indigenous Peoples Day as a
replacement to Christopher Columbus Day.
Noa Kamplain, speaking on behalf of Outside Now, spoke in support of Indigenous Peoples Day
as a replacement to Christopher Columbus Day.
Liliana Monge speaking on behalf of Outside Now spoke in support of Indigenous Peoples Day
as a replacement to Christopher Columbus Day.
Roberto Monge spoke in support of Indigenous Peoples Day as a replacement to Christopher
Columbus Day and requested an item be placed on a future agenda.
Violet Cavanaugh representing Northern Chumash Tribal Council provided a resolution and
spoke in support of Indigenous Peoples Day as a replacement to Christopher Columbus Day.
Susan Pendergast spoke in support of Indigenous Peoples Day as a replacement to Christopher
Columbus Day.
Bruce Severance, noted not being a local resident, stated he is a general contractor, energy
analysis and combustion safety specialist, voiced support for the City's Rental Housing
Inspection Program stating that combustion safety issues and inspections are of great importance.
Leslie Halls, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding Westing House's recent bankruptcy filing and its
relevance to the closing of the Diablo Power Plant; additionally, she spoke regarding a pension
obligation petition initiative recently filed in the City of San Diego.
---End of Public Comment
Mayor Harmon requested consensus to place Indigenous Peoples Day on a future agenda. After
clarification by City Manager Lichtig that the City does not recognize Columbus Day, Council
Member Christianson provided an alternative option of presenting a proclamation in place of the
suggested resolution. Mayor Harmon agreed and Council consensus was reached.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PEASE, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to approve Consent Calendar Items 4 thru 8.
4. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
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5. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS FOIL 'TRACT 3057 3080
ROCKVIEW TR 202-13
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution 10791 (2017 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, accepting the public improvements,
certifying completion of the private improvements, and authorizing release of the securities
for Tract 3057 (3080 Rockview Place, TR 202-13)."
6. MADONNA — LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD LOVR REHABILITATION PROJECT
SPECIFICATION NO. 91511
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the Madonna — Los Osos Valley Road (LOVR)
Rehabilitation Project, Specification Number. 91511; and
2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to award the construction contract including the Base Bid
and any Additive Alternatives if the lowest responsible bid is within the Publicly
Disclosed Funding Amount of $3,500,000
Public Comments:
Don Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, noted the cost of this project and spoke in support of
Council conversation on this item.
---End of Public Comment
7. 2015-16 CENTRAL SERVICE COST ALLOCATION PLANS AND COST OF
SERVICES FEE CALCULATION
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the 2015-16 Central Service Cost Allocation Plans dated March 2017; and
2. Approve the Cost of Services Fee Calculation.
8. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND
ENGINEERING ON-CALL SERVICES
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to provide Transportation Planning &
Engineering On -Call Services, Specification No. 100.50500.7227; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with selected consulting firms; and
3. Authorize the Finance Director or their designee to execute and amend Purchase Orders
for individual consultant services contracts in an amount not -to -exceed the authorized
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project budget; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to amend or extend the agreement for
services in accordance with its terms and within the available annual budget
PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS
9. REPORT PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9212 ON
THE PROPOSED INITIATIVE MEASURE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 15.10 OF THE
SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "RENTAL HOUSING
INSPECTION" AND TO ADOPT NEW CHAPTER 15.10 ENTITLED "NON-
DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING."
Community Development Director Codron and City Attorney Dietrick provided an in-depth
staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
Kevin Rice, San Luis Obispo, spoke regarding the City Attorneys role in the process.
Dale Stoker, San Luis Obispo, speaking on behalf of SLOU40 voiced opposition to the
proponent's ordinance noting that it should not become City law.
End of Public Comment ---
By consensus, the Council received and filed a report on the potential impacts of the
proposed Initiative Measure Repealing Chapter 15.10 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal
Code entitled "Rental Housing Inspection" (RHIP) and adopting New Chapter 15.10
Entitled "Non -Discrimination in Housing."
10. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE REGARDING RENTAL HOUSING INSPECTION
AND NON-DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING OR PROVIDE DIRECTION TO
RETURN WITH DOCUMENTS TO ORDER A SPECIAL ELECTION
City Clerk Gallagher provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
Michelle Tasseff, San Luis Obispo, stated having second thoughts regarding signing the
Rental Housing Inspection Housing initiative petition.
Kevin Rice, San Luis Obispo, SLO Voice Treasure, stated that Councils only choice tonight
is to either adopt the proponent's ordinance or call for an election.
Stew Jenkins, San Luis Obispo, Initiative Proponent, stated that Councils only choice
tonight is to adopt the proponent's ordinance or call for an election.
Steve Delmartini, stated his belief that most registered voters who signed the petition were
not fully aware of what they were signing.
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---End of Public Comment ---
ACTION: MOTION BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to direct the City Clerk to prepare the
necessary documents to call for an All Mail Ballot Special Election pursuant to Elections
Code § 1405(a).
RECESS
Council recessed at 7:55 p.m. and reconvened at 8:10 p.m., with all Council Members present.
CONTINUED BUSINESS ITEM 2 FROM THE 4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
2. STRATEGIC BUDGET DIRECTION AND MAJOR CITY GOAL WORK
PROGRAMS FOR THE 2017-19 FINANCIAL PLAN
City Manager Lichtig, Interim Finance Director Bradford, Contract Budget Manager Steck
provided an in-depth staff report with the use of a Power Point presentation and responded
to Council questions. Additional staff members presented reports or responded to questions
as requested.
Public Comments:
Rob Davidson, San Luis Obispo, speaking on behalf of Friends of Laguna Lake, spoke in
support of funding the dredging project.
Dominic Tartaglia, San Luis Obispo, speaking on behalf of the Downtown Association,
spoke in support of placemaking.
Jonathan Roberts, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of funding bicycle projects.
Robin Schwartz, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of Safe Routes to School Program
bicycling and safety infrastructure.
Erik Justisen, San Luis Obispo, local business owner, spoke in support of the climate action
goal through housing.
Myron Amerine, spoke in support of a multi modal transportation.
Ermina Karim, San Luis Obispo, and CEO of San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce
noted support for housing, multi modal transportation, fiscal sustainability and climate
action; she suggested focus be placed on programs that produce the highest impacts on
achieving these goals.
Geri La Chance, San Luis Obispo employer, spoke in support of fiscal sustainability and
suggested implementing a third -party task force.
Lea Brooks, San Luis Obispo, speaking on behalf of Bike SLO County, spoke in support of
safe routes goals.
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Don Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of excavating Laguna Lake and
government living within its means.
Kristen Hazard, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of climate action.
Eric Meyer, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of safe routes goals; he noted the lack of a
full-time City expert on Climate Action.
---End of Public Comment ---
By consensus, the Council received, provided direction and filed a report on Strategic
Budget direction and Major City Goal Work Programs for the 2017-19 Financial Plan
RECESS
Council recessed at 10:10 p.m. and reconvened at 10:20 p.m., with all Council Members present.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND LIAISON REPORTS
Mayor Harmon reiterated a desire by Council at a previously held Council Workshop to discuss
at a future meeting the time allocated to Public Comment for items not on the agenda.
City Manager Lichtig acknowledged the departure of KCBX Broadcast Technician, Christopher
Shelby and thanked him for his many years of hard work and dedication to the City during both
Council and Planning Commission meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned to the next Regular City Council Meeting which is scheduled for
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California.
Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 07/05/2017