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Home My WebLink About07-05-2017 MinutesJ Council Minutes City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Wednesday, July 5, 2017 Rescheduled Regular Meeting of the City Council CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Wednesday, July 5, 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; 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. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS AND BUSINESS ITEMS 1. STORMW ATER RESOURCE PLAN AND STORMW ATER PROGRAM UPDATE Assistant City Manager Johnson, Natural Resources Manager Hill and City Biologist Otte 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--- San Luis Obispo Pagel San Luis Obi po City Council Minutes of July 5, 2017 Page 2 ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PEASE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOMEZ CARRIED 5-0 to: 1. Adopt Resolution No 10819 (2017 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the San Luis Obispo Creek Stormwater Resource Plan"; and 2. Receive an update presentation regarding the current status of the City's Stormwater Program and provide direction to staff regarding future opportunities and constraints. RECESSED AT 5:37 P.M. TO THE RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 5, 2017 TO BEGIN AT 6:00 P.M. J San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of July 5, 2017 Page 3 CALL TO ORDER A Rescheduled Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Wednesday, July 5, 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 2. PRESENTATION PINNING POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMENDATIONS/A WARD Police Captain Staley provided a presentation recognizing Officers Caleb Kemp and Jeff Middleton and Communications Technicians Kim Palmer and Kathy Righetti for their Life Saving and Distinguished Service actions. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Phil Clarkson Norm Borin Joe De Martini John Salisbury Maridel Salisbury Donna Fiorauanti Terry Mohan ---End of Public Comment--- Council Member Pease requested adding a future agenda item to consider the inclusion of an off- leash dog friendly Open Space Area; item failed due to lack of support and consensus my Council majority. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of July S. 2017 Page4 CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Christianson pulled Consent Item 7 for separate discussion and consideration. ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOMEZ, CARRIED 5-0 to approve Consent Calendar Items 3 thru 6 and items 8 thru 11. Council Member Pease recused herse!jfrom item 7 and departed the dais at 6:50 pm due to a previous working relationship with architects involved in the project. ACTION: MOTION BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOMEZ, CARRIED 3-1 (CHRISTIANSON NO) (PEASE RECUSED), to approve Consent Calendar Item 7. 3. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate. 4. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF APRIL 18, MAY 2, MAY 30, 2017 CARRIED 5-0, to approve the minutes of the City Council meetings of April 18, May 2, and May 30, 2017. 5. COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10820 (2017 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing the San Luis Obispo County Assessor to assess amounts due on delinquent solid waste collection and disposal accounts as liens against the properties pursuant to California Government Code Section 25828, ET SEQ." 6. 2017-18 COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS PROGRAM -TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (TBID) & PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE (PCC) CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into various contracts and program expenditures for the (TBID) not to exceed the 2017-18 program budget of $1,340,345 based on the recommendations by the (TBID) Board. a. This includes the addendum to the first two-year extension of the contract with BCA and Matchfire (formerly Studio Good) for marketing services in the amount of $19,200; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts utilizing the (TBID) Fund un- appropriated fond balance from the 2016-17 fiscal year, following the completion of the City's financial statements audit, for tourism marketing expenditures in 2017-18 based on the recommendations by the (TBID) Board; and J Saa Luis Obispo C ity Counci l Minutes of July 5. 2017 Page 5 3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts utilizing the (TBID) Fund Reserve of $100,000 for tourism marketing expenditures in 2017-18 based on the recommendations by the (TBID) Board; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to enter into various contracts and program expenditures for Community Promotions not to exceed the 2017-18 program budget of $404,688 based on the recommendations by the (PCC). a. This includes the 2017-18 Grants-in-Aid (GIA) allocations in the amount of $100,000 and authorization to execute individual agreements with each grant recipient. b. This includes the second one-year term renewal of the contract with Solve (formerly FreshBuzz) for promotional services in the amount of $30,000; and 5. Adopt the strategic planning report prepared by the (PCC) for implementation starting in fiscal year 2017-18. Public Comments: Tom Mitchell Consuelo Meux ---End of Public Comment--- Council Member Christianson pulled Consent Item 7 for separate discussion and consideration. 7. AUTHORIZE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE PROPOSED FROOM RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN AND RELATED ENTITLEMENTS (SPEC-0143- 2017; 12165AND12393 LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD) CARRIED 3-1 (CHRISTIANSON NO) (PEASE RECUSED), to: 1. Authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Froom Ranch Specific Plan and related project entitlements; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to award a consultant services agreement with the consultant that best responds to the RFP in terms of qualifications, cost, and approach to the project analysis. Public Comments : Bill Waycott ---End of Public Comment--- San Lui Obi po City Council Minutes of July 5, 2017 Page6 8. CONSIDERATION OF 2017-18 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC) GRANTS-IN-AID (GIA) FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. As recommended by the Human Relations Commission, approve the 2017-18 Grants-in- Aid funding allocations in the amount of $139,885; and 2. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute agreements with each grant recipient. Public Comments: Sarah Reinhart ---End of Public Comment--- 9. GRANT FUNDED CALLE JOAQUIN PARK & RIDE, SPECIFICATION NO. 91288 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Approve the revised plans and specifications for the Calle Joaquin Park & Ride Lot, Specification No. 91288; and 2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids, and authorize the City Manager to award the contract ifthe lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer's Estimate of $530,868. 10. SAN LUIS OBISPO DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION PROPERTY-BASED BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FEASIBILITY STUDY GRANT CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Approve a grant of up to $75,000 from the City to San Luis Obispo Downtown Association for a feasibility study regarding the formation of a Property-Based Business Improvement District; and 2. Authorize the City Attorney to make modifications to the terms and conditions of the Grant Agreement; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Grant Agreement. l San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of July 5, 2017 Page 7 11. LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD/US 101 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 99821-PG&E EASEMENT) CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 10821 (2017 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the real property easement agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric for utility lines" and authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement to complete the PG&E utility relocation in support of the Los Osos Valley Road/US 101 Interchange Improvement Project. Council Member Pease returned and took her place on the dais at 6:58 pm. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS AND BUSINESS ITEMS Council Member Pease noted having to recuse herself from this item due to a potential conflict of interest relating to her prior working relationship with RRM Design Group; she exited the dais at 6:59 p.m. 12. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE SAN LUIS RANCH PROJECT, INCLUDING 1) RELATED ENTITLEMENTS AND 2) THE CERTIFICATION OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR). PROJECT ENTITLEMENTS INCLUDE: 1) SPECIFIC PLAN, 2) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, 3) VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, AND 4) .INITIATION OF ANNEXATION FOR THE PROJECT SITE INCLUDING REVIEW OF A TERM SHEET AS THE BASIS FOR A FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE SITE INCLUDE UP TO 580 RESIDENTIAL UNITS; 200,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT; 150,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE DEVELOPMENT; A 200-ROOM HOTEL; AND APPROXIMATELY 60.4 ACRES OF THE SITE TO REMAIN FOR AGRICULTURE AND OPEN-SPACE. Ex-Parte Communications Council Member Rivoire reported having met with the applicant team to walk the site; Council Member Christianson reported having met with the project applicants representatives since July, 2013, she stated having participated in site walk throughs and receiving regular updates and noted having received no new information that is not already on the public record; Council Member Gomez reported having met with the applicants to do a walkthrough of the site; Mayor Harmon reported having met the applicant to get an overview of the project. Council Member Pease noted having to recuse herself on this item due to a potential conflict of interest relating to her prior working relationship with RRM Design Group; she exited the dais at 6:59 p.m. Assistant City Manager Johnson, Community Development Director Codron, Transportation Manger Hudson, and Contract Planner Rickenbach provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of July 5. 2017 Page 8 RECESS Council recessed at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:12 p.m. all Council Members were present with the exception to Council Member Pease who previously recused herself from item 12. Public Comments: Applicant, Marshall Ochylski Applicant Representative, Environmental Planner Rachel Kovesei Applicant, Gary Grossman Melissa Angel Brooke Shepard Robin Rader David Juhnke Chenin Otto Robert Kinports Erin Layers Jeffrey Wetter Jennifer Mcintire Kari Applegate Dianna Beck Chris Gardner Stanley Yucikas Brad Brechwold Celeste Goyer John McKenzie Mike Manchak Carl Dudley Kevin Hauber Ed Kurtz John Smigelski Steve DelMartini Aaron Steed Erik P. Justesen Jamie Magon Zoya Dixon Charlene Rosales John Evans Dee Trent Dorothy Sundbye Mike Bennett Theo Jones Michael Sullivan Rob Davidson James Lopes Brett Cross Donna Lewis David Brodie Carolyn Smith San Luis Obispo Cjty Council Minute of July 5, 2017 Sandra Lakeman Anne Wyatt Sarah Flickinger Cheryl Wakefield Lea Brooks Mila Vujovich-Le Barre Paul Rys ---End of Public Comment--- Page 9 Assistant City Manager Johnson summarized Council consensus to have staff return with revised term sheet with added priorities. ACTION: MOTION BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4-0, (PEASE RECUSED) to continue the Public Hearing to an Adjourned Regular meeting to be held on July 18, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Council Member Pease returned and took her place on the dais at 10:51 pm. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND LIAISON REPORTS Mayor Harmon reported on having toured and attended the opening of HASLO Housing for Veterans; the League Executive Fomm in Monterey, she reminded the audience of her neighborhood walking program and provided contact information; additionally, she noted having toured the San Luis Obispo Creek tunnel known as the deep dark. ADJOURNMENT A Council Workshop will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., at the Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on Housing Law and Policy. Meeting adjourned at 10:53 pm to the next Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. vCM,,a l:WI+ Carrie Gallagher City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 09/05/2017 ~ I I