City Council - September 17, 2024
1. CLOSED SESSION (4:30 - 5:30 PM)
1.a
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Erica A. Stewart will call the Closed Session Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council to order at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
1.b
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
Public Comment will only be accepted for items listed on the Closed Session agenda.
1.c
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9. No. of potential cases: One.
1.d
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on September 17, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
2. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Erica A. Stewart will call the Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council to order.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Jan Marx will lead the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a
RECOVERY MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Erica A. Stewart will present a proclamation declaring the month of September as "Recovery Month".
4.b
DRIVE ELECTRIC WEEK PROCLAMATION
Mayor Erica A. Stewart will present a proclamation declaring September 27 - October 6, 2024 as "Drive Electric Week".
4.c
INTRODUCTION OF FIRE MARSHAL KIM RAPP
Fire Chief Todd Tuggle will introduce the new Fire Marshal, Kim Rapp.
4.d
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Receive a brief report from City Manager Whitney McDonald.
5. 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.
6. 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 6a to 6e.
6.a
WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Recommendation:
Waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
6.b
MINUTES REVIEW - AUGUST 27, 2024 AND SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 COUNCIL MINUTES
1. 08-27-2024 City Council Draft Minutes - Special Meeting.pdf
2. 09-03-2024 City Council Draft Minutes.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the following minutes of the City Council:
August 27, 2024 - Special Meeting
September 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting
6.c
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE CALIFORNIA BOULEVARD AND TAFT STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT, SPECIFICATION NO. 2000545
1. Item 6c. Horn, Nelson, Schwartz, Nguyen - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. Authorization to Advertise California Boulevard and Taft Street Water Main Replacement (Spec. 2000545).pdf
3. A - Project Plans (Spec. 2000545).pdf
4. B - Project Specifications (Spec. 2000545).pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the project plans and specifications for California Boulevard and Taft Street Water Main Replacement, Specification Number 2000545; and Authorize staff to advertise for bids; and
Authorize the City Manager to award the Construction Contract pursuant to Section 3.24.190 of the Municipal Code if the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer’s Estimate of $1,200,000; and Authorize the City Engineer to approve Contract Change Orders up to the available project budget and any amended budget subsequently approved by the City Manager up to $200,000.
6.d
AMEND THE COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL TO INCLUDE A SECTION REGARDING INTERNS/VOLUNTEERS
1. Item 6d. Hermann and Harnett - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. Item 6d. Staff Agenda Correspondence Attachment A - City Affiliate Registration and Waiver Form.pdf
3. Amendment to the Council Policies and Procedures Manual.pdf
4. A - Council Policies and Procedures Manual (Redline Version).pdf
5. B - Draft Resolution amending Council Policies and Procedures.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending its Council Policies and Procedures Manual,” regarding the use of Council Member Interns/Volunteers.
6.e
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1738 (2024 SERIES) AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 6 - ANIMALS
1. O-1738 Second Reading - Approving Animal Services Ordinance Amendment.pdf
2. A - Ordinance No. 1738 Animal Services Ordinance Amendment.pdf Recommendation:
Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance No. 1738 (2024 Series) 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.”
7. PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS
7.a
FIRE DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLAN 2024-2029 (Estimated Time: 45 minutes)
1. Item 7a. Tuggle - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. Fire Department Strategic Plan 2024-2029.pdf
3. A - San Luis Obispo City Fire Department Strategic Plan 2024-2029.pdf Recommendation:
Receive and file the Fire Department’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan.
7.b
ADOPT A RESOLUTION AND INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 4.56.050 (PAYMENT OF FEES) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE DEFERRAL PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS (Estimated Time: 45 minutes)
1. Item 7b. Tway and Amini - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. Introduce an Ordinance to Establish an Impact Fee Deferral Program for Qualifying Residential Projects.pdf
3. A - Draft Ordinance - Deferred Impact Fees.pdf
4. B - Draft Council Resolution - Development Impact Fee Deferral.pdf
5. C - Draft Impact Fee Deferral Guidelines.pdf
6. D - Draft Impact Fee Deferral Application.pdf
7. E - Draft Impact Fee Agreement.pdf
8. F - Impact Fee Loan - Deed of Trust 2024.pdf
9. G - Impact Fee Loan - Promissory Note 2024.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, superseding Resolution No. 9903 (2007 Series) providing for the deferral of city-wide development impact fees for eligible affordable housing projects”; and Introduce a Draft Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, establishing a development impact fee deferral program for eligible affordable housing projects”; and Authorize the Community Development Director to approve applications for impact fee deferrals and execute agreements therefor, in forms approved by the City Attorney’s Office. The Director may refer approvals to City Council on an as-needed basis or concurrently with Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) awards.
8. LIAISON REPORTS
Not to exceed 15 minutes. Council Members report on subcommittee assignments to various regional boards and committees, listed below. At this time, any Council Member or the City Manager may ask a question for clarification, make an announcement, or report briefly on their respective assignments. 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) Per Council direction at the August 27th Special Meeting, for the September 17, October 1, and October 15 City Council Meetings, Liaison Reports will be heard after
the City Manager Report.
Mayor Stewart
City/University Quarterly Meeting
Regional Economic Action Coalition (REACH)
City Selection Committee
Performing Arts Center Commission
Visit SLO County Advisory Committee
Whale Rock Commission
Vice Mayor Pease
Downtown Association Board
County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
San Luis Obispo Council of Government (SLOCOG)
San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA)
Council Member Francis
Cal Poly Campus Planning Committee
Community Action Partnership
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
Nacimiento Water Project
Council Member Marx
Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
Airport Land Use
Central Coast Clean Energy (3CE)
Council Member Shoresman
California Men's Colony Citizens Advisory Committee
Homeless Services Oversight Committee (HSOC)
Zone 9 Advisory Committee
SLO Climate Coalition Liaison
9. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Not to exceed 15 minutes. The purpose of this time is to allow Council to provide updates, make announcements, or share information on City activities.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on October 1, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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