City Council - August 20, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Erica A. Stewart will call the Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council to order.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Andy Pease will lead the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.a
OATH OF OFFICE - CITY MANAGER WHITNEY MCDONALD
City Clerk Teresa Purrington will administer the Oath of Office to the new City Manager, Whitney McDonald.
3.b
SLO TRANSIT 50TH ANNIVERSARY PROCLAMATION
Mayor Stewart will present a proclamation in recognition of SLO Transit's 50th anniversary.
3.c
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Receive a brief report from City Manager Whitney McDonald.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Not to exceed 15 minutes. The Council welcomes your input. State law does not allow the Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda, except that members of the Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights (Gov. Code sec. 54954.2). Staff may be asked to follow up on such items.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Not to exceed 15 minutes. Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are expected to be non-controversial and will be acted upon at one time. A member of the public may request the Council to pull an item for discussion. Pulled items shall be heard at the close of the Consent Agenda unless a majority of the Council chooses another time. The public may comment on any and all items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit.
Recommendation:
To approve Consent Calendar Items 5a to 5k.
5.a
WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Recommendation:
Waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
5.b
MINUTES REVIEW - JULY 9, 2024 AND JULY 16, 2024 COUNCIL MINUTES
1. 07-09-2024 City Council Draft Minutes - Special Closed Session.pdf
2. 07-16-2024 City Council Draft Minutes.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the following minutes of the City Council:
July 9, 2024 - Special Closed Session
July 16, 2024 - Regular Meeting
5.c
APPROVE A MILLS ACT HISTORICAL PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR THE BRECHEEN HOUSE AT 1133 PISMO STREET (HIST-0211-2024)
1. Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) - The Brecheen House, 1133 Pismo St (HIST-0211-2024).pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution approving a Mills Act Contract for 1133 Pismo Street).pdf
3. B - Draft Historic Property Preservation Agreement (HIST-0211-2024).pdf
4. C - Request Letter (HIST-0211-2024).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft 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 Brecheen House at 1133 Pismo Street (Application No. HIST-0211-2024).”
5.d
APPROVE A SIDE LETTER REGARDING PARAMEDIC INCENTIVE PAY TO THE JANUARY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30 2027, MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 3523
1. Side Letter Agreement with The International Association of Firefighters Local 3523 for Special Compensation Items.pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution Approving Side Letter with Fire.pdf
3. B - Exhibit A to Draft Resolution - Side Letter.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving a Side Letter to the January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Luis Obispo and The International Association of Firefighters, Local 3523.”
5.e
AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE LAGUNA LAKE DOG PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 2001068
1. Item 5e. Horn and Long - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. Authorization to Award a Construction Contract for the Laguna Lake Dog Park Revitalization, Specification No. 2001068.pdf
3. A - Bid Results (Spec. 2001068).pdf
4. B - Construction Contract with R. Burke Corporation (Spec. 2001068).pdf Recommendation:
Award a Construction Contract to R. Burke Corporation for the Laguna Lake Dog Park Revitalization Project, Base Bid and Additive Alternate A, in the amount of $1,560,191.30; and Approve a budget transfer of $485,000 from the Laguna Lake Park Improvements project account (2000057-01) to the Laguna Lake Dog Park Revitalization project account (2001068); and Authorize City Engineer to approve Contract Change Orders up to the available project budget.
5.f
ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX LEVY REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (AVILA RANCH) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
1. Annual Special Tax Levy Report for Avila Ranch (CFD No. 2017-1) FY 2024-2025.pdf
2. A - Avila Ranch CFD Annual Tax Report (FY 2024-2025).pdf Recommendation:
Receive and file the Annual Special Tax Levy Report for the City of San Luis Obispo Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Avila Ranch) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
5.g
ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX LEVY REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO 2019-1 (SAN LUIS RANCH) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
1. Annual Special Tax Levy Report for San Luis Ranch (CFD No. 2019-1) FY 2024-2025.pdf
2. A - San Luis Ranch CFD Annual Tax Report (FY 2024-2025).pdf Recommendation:
Receive and file the Annual Special Tax Levy Report for the City of San Luis Obispo Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (San Luis Ranch) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
5.h
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1737 (2024 SERIES) AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 36, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
1. O-1737 Second Reading - Amending SLOMC Chapter 10.36 (Dana Street Parking District).pdf
2. A - Ordinance No. 1737 (2024 Series) amending Title 10, Chapter 36, of the Municipal Code.pdf
3. B - Resolution No. 11510 (2024 Series).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance No. 1737 (2024 Series) entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Title 10, Chapter 36 (Designation of Residential Parking Permit Areas), of the Municipal Code modifying the sections pertaining to Dana Street Preferential Parking District.”
5.i
APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER CONTRACT AND APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER
1. Approval of City Manager Contract and Appointment of City Manager.pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution approving Contract of Employment with Whitney McDonald as City Manager.pdf
3. B - City Manager Contract of Employment.pdf
4. C - Regular Salary Schedule Effective August 20, 2024.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving a Contract of Employment for City Manager”; and Appoint Whitney McDonald as City Manager; and
Adopt a Regular Salary Schedule as required by California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
5.j
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENT FOR AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE
1. Advisory Body Appointment due to Unscheduled Vacancy (CHC).pdf Recommendation:
Confirm the appointment of Ivan Simon to the Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC) to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term ending March 31, 2027.
5.k
APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 3136 PHASE 1, 3580 BULLOCK LANE (SBDV-0490-2019)
1. Approve Final Map for Tract 3136, Phase 1 (3580 Bullock Lane, SBDV-0490-2019).pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution approving Final Map (Tract 3136, Phase 1 - SBDV-0490-2019).pdf
3. B - Vicinity Map (Tract 3136, Phase 1).pdf
4. C - Vesting Tentative Tract Map (Tract 3136, Phase 1).pdf
5. D - Subdivision Improvements - Excerpt (Tract 3136, Phase 1).pdf
6. E - Draft Final Map (Tract 3136, Phase 1).pdf
7. F - Subdivision Agreement (Tract 3136 Phase 1).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the Final Map for Tract 3136 Phase 1 (3580 Bullock Lane, SBDV-0490-2019),” and authorize the Mayor to execute a Subdivision Agreement in a form subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
6. PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS
6.a
POLICE DEPARTMENT 2023 ANNUAL REPORT AND MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE (AB 481) ANNUAL UPDATE (Estimated Time: 60 minutes)
1. Item 6a. Scott - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. Police Department 2023 Annual Report and Assembly Bill 481 Annual Update.pdf
3. A - Police Department 2023 Annual Report.pdf
4. B - Military Equipment Use (AB 481) 2023 Annual Report.pdf Recommendation:
Receive and file the 2023 Police Department Annual Report and Assembly Bill 481 (Military Equipment Use) Annual Report Update.
6.b
INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 (ANIMALS) OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE (Estimated Time: 30 minutes)
1. Introduce an Ordinance - Title 6 (Animals) amendment to incorporate SLO County Title 9 regarding Animal Services.pdf
2. A - Draft Ordinance amending Title 6 (Animals) to incorporate SLO County Title 9 regarding Animal Services.pdf
3. B - Comparison document of SLO County Code Title 9 and SLOMC Title 6.pdf
4. C - County Code Title 9 sections that will be new to the City of San Luis Obispo.pdf
5. D - Legislative Draft of SLOMC Title 6.pdf
6. E - San Luis Obispo County Code Title 9.pdf
Recommendation:
Introduce a Draft Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Title 6 (Animals) of the Municipal Code to adopt and incorporate by reference San Luis Obispo County Code Title 9 (Animals) and to retain certain city requirements regarding animals.”
6.c
INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 17 (ZONING REGULATIONS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD RESIDENTIAL USES AS CONDITIONALLY ALLOWED WITH A MINOR USE PERMIT IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (C-N) ZONE (CODE-0224-2024) (Estimated Time: 30 minutes)
1. Introduce an Ordinance - Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) amendment to add Residential Uses to C-N Zone (CODE-0224-2024).pdf
2. A - Draft Ordinance approving an amendment to Table 2-1 (Uses Allowed by Zone) in Title 17 (Zoning Regulations).pdf Recommendation:
Introduce a Draft Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving an amendment to Table 2-1 (Uses Allowed by Zone) in Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) of the Municipal Code with an exemption from environmental review (CEQA) (CODE-0224-2024).”
7. LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Not to exceed 15 minutes. Council Members report on conferences or other City activities. At this time, any Council Member or the City Manager may ask a question for clarification, make an announcement, or report briefly on their activities. In addition, subject to Council Policies and Procedures, they may provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. (Gov. Code Sec. 54954.2)
8. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will hold a Special Closed Session Meeting on August 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on September 3, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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