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l i City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Tuesday, June 6, 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, June
6, 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; Derek Johnson,
Assistant City Manager; 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 Andy Pease led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
1. MAYOR'S AWARDS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
Presentation of the Mayor's Awards for Community Service to San Luis Obispo High
School students for completing eighty hours or more of community service.
2. PROCLAMATION - NET ZERO ENERGY DAY
Presentation of a proclamation to Marcus Carloni, Sustainability Coordinator, representing
the City of San Luis Obispo, declaring June 20, 2017 as "Net Zero Energy Day" and
encouraging all residents of the City of San Luis Obispo to support Net Zero Energy Day by
consciously reducing or eliminating their energy use for the day.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Louise Justice
Cory Jones
Harry Busselin
---End of Public Comment
Council Member Gomez suggested June 20th as a possible meeting date for discussion regarding
Straws Upon Request be June 20`h, Mayor Harmon and Council Member Pease spoke in support;
City Manager Lichtig noted the need for possible work program tradeoffs as it relates to the
Climate Action Plan Work Program if new items were to be added at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE
MAYOR RIVOIRE, CARRIED 5-0 to approve Consent Calendar Items 3 thru 14.
3. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTION'S AND ORDINANCES
CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
4. MINUTES OF APRIL 4, AND 12, 2017
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Minutes of the City Council meeting of April 4, 2017 and
Joint City Council and Planning Commission Special meeting of April 12, 2017.
5. ORDINIkNCE ADOPTION TO AMEND TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ASSOCIATED WITH ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 1634 (2017 Series) entitled "An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Title 17 (Zoning
Regulations) of the Municipal Code associated with Accessory Dwelling Units with a
Statutory Exemption from Environmental Review (CODE -0107-2017)."
Public Comments:
Greg Wynn
End of Public Comment ---
6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT CODE
ENFORCEMENT FINES
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution No. 10800 (2017 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing the San Luis Obispo
County Auditor to assess amounts due on delinquent administrative fines as special
assessments against the properties pursuant to California Government Code Section
53069.4(a)."
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7. COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
REGARDING CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FEDERAL PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS
2018-2020
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10801 (2017 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving a Cooperation
Agreement between the City and County of San Luis Obispo to recognize joint participation
in the Urban County Grant Program for Fiscal Years 2018-2020."
8. LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD/US 101 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 99821—TWO-LAND QUITCLAIM DEEDS TO
CALTRANS
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10802 (2017 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving and authorizing the Mayor
to execute a Quitclaim Deed transferring real property from the City to Caltrans" as part of the
southbound U.S. 101 onramp at Los Osos Valley Road.
9. RESOLUTION UPDATING THE CITY'S DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10803 (2017 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, adopting revised Development
Review Notification Requirements," to be consistent with State Requirements.
10. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR POLICE AND, FIRE ALARM TRACKING AND
BILLING SERVICES
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize staff to submit a Request for Proposal for Police and Fire Alarm Tracking and
Billing Services (Specification No. 9155 1) for fiscal years 2018-21; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for services.
11. ADVISORY BODY BYLAWS AND HANDBOOK UPDATE
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10804 (2017 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo California, amending the bylaws of certain
advisory bodies and adopting a revised Advisory Body Handbook."
12. CONTRACT WITH LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore (LCW) to provide specialized employment and labor relations legal services to
the City of San Luis Obispo up to $160,000 for fiscal year 2017-18.
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13. AUTHORIZE USE OF FUNDS FOR CONTINUING LITIGATION
CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the City Attorney to execute a Third Amendment to the Legal
Services Agreement with the law firm of Jarvis, Fay, Doporto & Gibson (Original
Agreement dated March 31, 2015) increasing the not to exceed amount from $75,000 to
$85,000, for the City's legal defense in the case of Palacios, et al. v. Nielsen, et al., as
authorized by the City Council and reported out of closed session on March 31, 2015.
14. AMENDMENT TO DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY CONTRACT
CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the City Attorney to execute a First Amendment to the Legal
Services Agreement with the law firm of Hanley and Fleishman, LLP (Original Agreement
effective April 1, 2017) adding a term of 18 months and a not to exceed amount of
$108,000.
PUBLIC HEARING/BUDGET WORKSHOP
15. PUBLIC HEARING - 2017 WATER FUND REVIEW AND 2017-18 WATER RATE
ADOPTION
Utilities Director Mattingly, Water Division Manager Floyd, and Wastewater Division
Manager Hix provided an in-depth staff report with the use of a Power Point presentation
and responded to Council questions.
Mayor Harmon opened the Public Hearing.
Harry Busselen
Pat Connelly
---End of Public Comment ---
City Clerk Gallagher reported a total of 589 written protests were submitted, of which 553
were validated in advance of the public hearing and 1 un -validated protests were received at
the public hearing; advised that based on the total percentage needed, this does not
constitute to a legally sufficient protest.
Mayor Harmon closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION: MOTION BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to:
1. Review and approve the 2017 Water Fund Review; and
2. Conceptually approve the 2017-19 Water Fund financials and budget with final action on
June 20, 2017, with the adoption of the City's 2017-19 Financial Plan; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 10805 (2017 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, establishing the Water Rates for Fiscal Year
2017-18" provided there is no majority protest against such increases; and
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4. Adopt Resolution No. 10806 (2017 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, setting charges for water meters, customer
valves, and adapters."
16. 2017 SEWER FUND REVIEW
Utilities Director Mattingly, Wastewater Division Manager Hix, and Utilities Business
Manager Elke provided an in-depth staff report with the use of a Power Point presentation
and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
Harry Busselen,
End of Public Comment
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER GOMEZ, CARRIED 5-0 to:
1. Review and approve the 2017 Sewer Fund Review; and
2. Conceptually approved the 2017-19 Sewer Fund financials and budget with final action
on June 20, 2017, with the adoption of the City's 2017-19 Financial Plan.
RECESS
Council recessed at 8:05 p.m. and reconvened at 8:15 p.m., with all Council Members
present.
17. 2017 PARKING FUND REVIEW
Public Works Director Grigsby, Parking Services Manager Lee and Administrative Analysis
Betz provided an in-depth staff report with the use of a Power Point presentation and
responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
None
---End of Public Comment ---
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOMEZ, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to:
1. Review and accept the 2017-19 Parking Fund Analysis; and
2. Conceptually approve the Parking Enterprise Fund budget for 2017-19 with final action
on June 20, 2017 with the adoption of the 2017-19 Financial Plan; and
3. Authorize the release of the Parking Structure Assessment and Maintenance Report
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Request for Proposal (RFP); and
4. Introduce Ordinance No. 1635 (2017 Series) entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Section 10.52.010 (Parking Meter
Zone Rates) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code" approving an increase in parking
rates for metered spaces effective January 1, 2018, July 1, 2019 and again on July 1,
2020; and
5. Adopt_ Resolution No. 10807 (2017 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving parking fees in the City's parking
structures" effective January 1, 2018 and July 1, 2020; and
6. Adopt Resolution No. 10808 (2017 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving increased parking citation fines" to
modify/increase the fine and forfeiture amounts for certain parking violations identified
in the resolution effective January 1, 2018.
18. TRANSIT FISCAL YEAR 2017-19 FUND REVIEW
Public Works Director Grigsby, Transit Manager Anguiano and Administrative Analysis
Betz provided an in-depth staff report with the use of a Power Point presentation and
responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
None
---End of Public Comment
ACTION: MOTION BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
PEASE, CARRIED 5-0 to:
1. Review and approve the Fiscal Year 2017-19 Transit Enterprise Fund Review; and
2. Conceptually approve the Fiscal Year 2017-19 Transit Enterprise Fund financials and
budget, with final action on June 20, 2017, with the adoption of the 2017-19 Financial
Plan.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND LIAISON REPORTS
Council Member Pease reported attending the Zoning Ordinance Workshop.
Mayor Harmon reported attending the Zoning Ordinance Workshop.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., respectively, in the Council Chamber, 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California.
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City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 08/15/2017