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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-21-2019 MinutesSan Luis Obispo Page 1 Tuesday, May 21, 2019 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, May 21, 2019 at 5:30 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, Erica A. Stewart, Vice Mayor Andy Pease, and Mayor Heidi Harmon. Council Members Absent: None City Staff Present: Derek Johnson, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; and Teresa Purrington, City Clerk; were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None. End of Public Comment--- San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of May 21, 2018 Page 2 CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 Agency Negotiators: Monica Irons, Nickole Sutter, Rick Bolanos, Derek Johnson, Christine Dietrick 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 ADJOURN AT 5:45 P.M. TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF May 21, 2019 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of May 21, 2018 Page 3 CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 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, Erica A. Stewart, Vice Mayor Andy Pease, (arrived at 6:15 P.M.) and Mayor Heidi Harmon. Council Members Absent: None City Staff Present: Derek Johnson, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; and Teresa Purrington, 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 Stewart led the Pledge of Allegiance. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Dietrick stated Council provided direction but no other reportable action was provided for Closed Session Item A. PRESENTATIONS 1. PROCLAMATION - HUNGER AWARENESS DAY Mayor Harmon presented a Proclamation to Kevin Drabinski, CEO, Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County, declaring June 7, 2019 as "Hunger Awareness Day.” 2. PROCLAMATION - PUBLIC WORKS / UTILITIES WEEK Mayor Harmon presented a Proclamation to Daryl Grigsby, Public Works Director and Aaron Floyd, Utilities Director, declaring May 19-25, 2019 as "National Public Works and Utilities Week.” 3. PROCLAMATION - BUILDING AND SAFETY MONTH Mayor Harmon presented a Proclamation to Eric Hagen, Chief Building Official, City of San Luis Obispo, declaring May 2019 as "Building Safety Month.” San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of May 21, 2018 Page 4 INTRODUCTION 4. INTRODUCTION - NEW ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney, Christine Dietrick, introduced the new Assistant City Attorney, Charles Bell. APPOINTMENTS 5. APPOINTMENTS TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD City Clerk Purrington presented the contents of the report. Public Comments: None End of Public Comments--- ACTION: MOTION BY VICE MAYOR PEASE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER STEWART, CARRIED 5-0 to confirm the following appointments: 1. Abe Lincoln - Human Relations Commission; to complete an unexpired term through March 31, 2021; 2. Kari Applegate - Parks and Recreations Commission; to complete an unexpired term through March 31, 2023, and 3. Kristin Battaglia - Tourism Business Improvement District Board; to complete an unexpired term through March 31, 2023. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Fred S. Vernacchia Gail Ryff Jeffery Specht Dave Hannings Rachael Drake Corinne David Drake Kathy Godfrey Bettina Swigger Pat Arnold Sarah Crable End of Public Comment--- San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of May 21, 2018 Page 5 CONSENT AGENDA ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOMEZ, CARRIED 5-0 to approve Consent Calendar Items 4 thru 14. 4. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate. 5. MINUTES OF MAY 7, 2019 CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Minutes of the City Council meeting of May 7, 2019. 8. ALLOW FOR ALTERNATE FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION OR A DEPOSIT TO BE USED FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF UTILITY ACCOUNTS CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, rescinding and replacing Resolution No. 10904 (2018 series) to establish a reconnection fee and refundable deposit requirements.” 9. MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 RENEWAL CARRIED 5-0, to approve contract renewals, authorize waiver of formal bids through a cooperative agreement, and authorize the City Manager to approve related Purchase Order requisitions for Microsoft Office 365 Government Plan subscription licenses through the 2019-21 Financial Plan. 10. 2018/19 SENATE BILL 1 (SB1) STATE OF GOOD REPAIR TRANSIT GRANT APPLICATION CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing the execution of the certifications and assurances for the California State of Good Repair Program” and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Sole Source Agreement with Genfare for new fareboxes. 11. WATER ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT – CALIFORNIA INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK (IBANK) FUNDING RESOLUTION CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing the submission of the application to the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank) for financing the Water Energy Efficiency Project, authorizing the incurring of an obligation payable to IBank for the financing of the Water Energy Efficiency Project if IBank approves said application, Declaration of Official Intent to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of obligation, and approving certain other matters in connection therewith,” and authorize the Director of Utilities to execute the financial assistance application for the Water Energy Efficiency Project. San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of May 21, 2018 Page 6 12. REVIEW OF A MILLS ACT HISTORICAL PROPERTY CONTRACT FOR THE MONDAY CLUB – 1815 MONTEREY STREET CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving a Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City and the owner of The Monday Club at 1815 Monterey Street (Application No. HIST 2034-2019).” 13. ADVERTISE THE FOOTHILL PIPE BURST PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 91640 CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Approve the project plans and specifications for the Foothill Pipe Burst Project, Specification Number 91640; and 2. Authorize staff to advertise the Project for bids; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to award the construction contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer’s Estimate of $220,000; and 4. Approve the transfer of $150,000 from the I/I Reduction Funds (91739) account to the project account. 14. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONTRACT AMENDMENT CARRIED 5-0, to approve a contract amendment with Raimi + Associates in the amount of 55,000 for a total contract amount of $149,993. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS AND BUSINESS ITEMS 15. PUBLIC HEARING – AMEND THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE NORTH- WEST CORNER OF TANK FARM AND BROAD (3985 BROAD ST, 660 TANK FARM RD) – NOTICED AS A CONTINUED ITEM FROM THE MAY 7, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING This item has been continued to a date uncertain. 16. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, AND 1144 HIGUERA INVESTMENTS LLC FOR A POTENTIAL PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARKING STRUCTURE IN THE UPPER DOWNTOWN Deputy City Manager Greg Hermann please introduce the item, and Economic Development Manager Charlene Rosales and Public Works Deputy Director Tim Bochum please present the report. Public Comments: None End of Public Comment--- San Luis Obispo City Council Minutes of May 21, 2018 Page 7 ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER VICE MAYOR PEASE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0 to: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Luis Obispo, County of San Luis Obispo, and 1144 Higuera Investments, LLC; and 2. Approve a new capital project "Higuera Parking Structure" and direct the Public Works Department to engage in design -build project delivery (Phase 1) with the County and allocate $90,000 in matching funds to the County for Phase I activities; and 3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate final terms for a Ground Option Lease and Final Lease Option for the project and return to Council with final recommendations for consideration; and 4. Authorize the Public Works Director to exercise, if necessary, any termination clauses in the MOU. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND LIAISON REPORTS Mayor Harmon attended Bike to School and Bike to Work, the State of the City, and the U-40 event on Good Governance. She also spoke to Cal Poly students about Community Choice Energy Vice Mayor Pease announced that the Latino Outreach Council is having a forum on Housing on May 28, 2019 at the County Government Center. Council Member Stewart attended CAPSLO board meeting and encouraged Council to review the mid -year report. She also announced that SLO County Diversity Commission is having Jessica Lynn speak in Grover Beach on Thursday, May 23, 2019 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. j Teresa Purrington City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 06/04/2019