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Home My WebLink About11-07-2017 Minutes"1 0Council Minutes City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Tuesday, November 7, 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, November 7, 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: Derek Johnson, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; Greg Hermann, Acting 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 Vice Mayor Rivoire led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPOINTMENTS 1. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS CITY ADVISORY BODIES City Clerk Gallagher presented the contents of the report. Public Comments: None ---End of Public Comments --- San Luis Obispo Page 1 San. Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of November 7,, 2017 Page 2 ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOMEZ, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 1. Confirm the appointment of Alex Karlin to the Administrative Review Board to complete an unexpired term through March 31, 2018; and 2. Confirm the appointment of Micah Smith to the Architectural Review Commission to complete an unexpired term through March 31, 2018; and 3. Confirm the appointment of Jeannette McClure to the Citizens' Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission to complete an unexpired term through June 30, 2020; and 4. Confirm the appointment of Samuel Hughes to the Human Relations Commission to complete an unexpired term through March 31, 2019; and 5. Confirm the annointment of Torina Wilson to the Mass Transportation Committee, as the ASI student representative, to complete an unexpired term through March 31, 2019; and 6. Confirm the appointment of Calvin Stevens to the Personnel Board to complete an unexpired term through March 31, 2021 PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Dave Hannings Jermaine Washington Monisha Rios ---End of Public Comment --- Mayor Harmon expressed interest in agendizing the formation of an International Sister City relationship between the City of San Luis Obispo and Puerto Rico. Due to a lack of a second, the item failed. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PEASE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to approve Consent Calendar Items 2 thru 8. 2. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate. 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE HUMAN RELATION COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDED PRIORITIES FOR THE 2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND GRANTS-IN-AID (GIA) PROGRAMS CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Approve Community Development Block Grant and Grants -In -Aid funding priorities for San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of November 7, 2017 Page 3 2018, as recommended by the Human Relations Commission; and 2. Make a determination pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) General Rule and Section 15306 Categorical Exemption of the CEQA Guidelines that developing priorities for funding will not have a significant effect on the environment and is exempt from environmental review. 4. STRATEGY TO UPDATE THE PARKS AND RECREATION GENERAL PLAN ELEMENT AND MASTER PLAN, AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. As recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission, approve the Project Plan for the update of the Parks and Recreation General Plan Element and Master Plan; and 2. Approve the Request for Proposals for consultant services associated with updating the Parks and Recreation General Plan Element and Master Plan, Specification No. 91635, and authorize staff to advertise for proposals; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with the selected consultant if costs are within the approved budget. 5. FY 2017-18 APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL AND THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY LOCAL ENFORCEMENT GRANT CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Authorize the Police Department to accept a grant award from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Office of Traffic Safety for FY 2017-18 not to exceed $16,000; and 2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute all grant related documents and authorize the Finance Director to make the necessary budget adjustments upon the award of the grant. 6. VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT SURPLUS DESIGNATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF SALE CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the surplus designation and disposal of surplus units in accordance with the City's policies and procedures as prescribed in the Financial Management Manual Sections 405-L, 480-A and 480-B. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of November 7. 2017 Page 4 7. ORDINANCE ADOPTION - BEVERAGE STRAWS UPON REQUEST CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance 1640 (2017 Series) entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, adding Chapter 8.09 to the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code regulating single -use beverage straws." 8. ORDINANCE ADOPTION - REGULATING THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF SINGLE -USE PLASTIC BOTTLES AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS TO INCREASE AVAILABILITY OF WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance 1641 (2017 Series) entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, adding Chapter 8.07 to the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code regulating single -use plastic beverage bottles on City property less than 21 ounces in size." PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS AND BUSINESS ITEMS 9. PUBLIC HEARING - ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Tourism Manager Cano provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions. City Clerk Gallagher stated that there were 2 written protests received and validated in advance of the Public Hearing, in addition there was 0 un -validated protest received during the Public Hearing and based on the total percentage needed, this does not amount to a legally sufficient protest. Public Comments: None ---End of Public Comment --- ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, CARRIED 5-0 to adopt Resolution No. 10845 (2017 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, declaring the basis for and the levy of the assessment for the San Luis Obispo Tourism Business Improvement District, and affirming the establishment of the district" for fiscal year 2017-18. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of November 7, 2017 Page 5. 10. PUBLIC HEARING - IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS FOR THE AVILA RANCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 City Manager Johnson and Economic Development Manager Johnson provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions. Public Comments: None ---End of Public Comment --- City Clerk Gallagher Certified the Election. Advance the formation of the Avila Ranch Community Facilities District (CFD) by taking the following action: ACTION: MOTION BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to: Adopt the Avila Ranch Resolution No. 10846 (2017 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, in its capacity as legislative body of the Avila Ranch Community Facilities District No. 2017-1, certifying the results of the October 26, 2017 Special Election of the district, establishing an appropriations limit for the district, and making findings pursuant to Section 53328 and 53328.3 of the California Government Code"; and ACTION: MOTION BY VICE MAYOR RIVOIRE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to: 2. Introduce Ordinance No. 1642 (2017 Series) entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, as legislative body of Avila Ranch Community Facilities District No. 2017-1, levying a special tax against nonexempt real property within the district to finance certain facilities, services and incidental expenses." 11. SETTING THE STAGE — PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING A FISCAL HEALTH RESPONSE PLAN City Manager Johnson and Economic Development Manager Johnson provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions. Mayor Harmon exited the dais at 6:54 pm, she returned at 6:56 pm. Public Comments: Steve Barasch Leslie Halls San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of November 7. 2017 Page d ---End of Public Comment --- Council consensus, to receive and file a report on the process to develop a Fiscal Health Response Plan as consistent with the City's 2017-19 Fiscal Sustainability and Responsibility Major City Goal. 12. APPOINTMENTS TO THE 2018 COUNCIL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE Acting Assistant City Manager Herman and City Clerk Gallagher 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 PEASE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to: Appoint, John Ewan (Previously Elected Official), Frank Guyton (Personnel Board Member), Louis Matheny, Dale Stoker and Brett Strickland (Member -at -large and Committee Members) to the Council Compensation Committee, effective immediately and sunsetting upon presentation of its recommendations to the City Council, and direct them to: 1. Review the fiill Council compensation package and make recommendations to the City Council no later than May 1, 2018, and 2. Review compensation for Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission members in conjunction with its review of Council compensation. LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Pease stated that she serves on the Water Resources Advisory Committee and noted an upcoming Water Law Informational Forum, she invited other members to attend, she also reported on attending the Parks and Recreation Park tour update, she pointed out notable improvements at Laguna Lake Golf course, a new off leash area for dogs, Damon Garcia grass renovation, pickle ball courts and the new Sinsheimer Playground. Council Member Gomez reported on attending several meetings pertaining to the City's plastic ban. Mayor Harmon reported on attending Make a Difference Day at Cal Poly as well as the City's Arbor Day Celebration, the Central Coast Economic Forum, and the Women's Shelter film fundraiser. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of November 7, 2017 _ Page 7 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. to the next Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 4:30 pm and 6:00 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room and Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. Carrie Gallagher City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 11/21/2017