City Council - October 01, 2024
1. CLOSED SESSION (4:30 - 5:30 PM)
Council Member Francis will be attending only Closed Session virtually due to illness.
Zoom link is provided for Closed Session Only.
https://slocity-org.zoom.us/j/85156471835?pwd=5hEBfmHboKrHSQmpAQRk3lYqBUbQu1.1 Passcode: 725667
Or Telephone:
Call 1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Webinar ID: 851 5647 1835
Passcode: 725667
1.a
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Erica A. Stewart will call the Closed Session 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 ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
Public comment will only be accepted for items on the closed session agenda.
1.c
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - GOALS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
1.d
ADJOURNMENT
City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on October 1, 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 Michelle Shoresman will lead the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Erica A. Stewart will present a proclamation declaring the month of October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month".
4.b
FIRE PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Erica A. Stewart will present a proclamation declaring the month of October as "Fire Prevention Month".
4.c
NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Erica A. Stewart will present a proclamation declaring the month of October as "National Cybersecurity Awareness Month".
4.d
CAL POLY ENROLLMENT/HOUSING PRESENTATION
The City Council will receive an update from Cal Poly representatives on enrollment and housing.
4.e
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 6h.
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 - SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 COUNCIL MINUTES
1. 09-17-2024 City Council Draft Minutes.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on September 17, 2024.
6.c
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1740 (2024 SERIES) APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO TABLE 2-1 IN TITLE 17 (ZONING REGULATIONS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE WITH APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
1. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1740 - Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) amendment to allow cannabis retail storefront delivery.pdf
2. A - Ordinance No. 1740 (2024 Series).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance No. 1740 (2024 Series) entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving amendments to Table 2-1 (Uses Allowed by Zone) in Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) to allow Cannabis Retail Storefronts to conduct retail sales by delivery with approval of a Conditional Use Permit or by amendment to an existing Conditional Use Permit. The project is exempt from environmental review (CEQA) (CODE-0401-2024).”
6.d
APPROVE A MILLS ACT HISTORICAL PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR THE SNYDER HOUSE AT 1406 MORRO STREET (HIST-0386-2024)
1. Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) - The Snyder House, 1406 Morro St (HIST-0386-2024).pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution approving a Mills Act Contract for 1406 Morro Street).pdf
3. B - Historical Property Contract - Draft (1406 Morro).pdf
4. C - Applicant Request Letter and List of Improvements (HIST-0386-2024).pdf
5. D - Historic Resources Inventory (1406 Morro).pdf
Recommendation:
As recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee, 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 Snyder House at 1406 Morro Street (Application No. HIST-0386-2024).”
6.e
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO GRANT AGREEMENT WITH SAN LUIS OBISPO REPERTORY THEATRE
1. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre - Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement.pdf
2. A - Draft Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement with SLO Rep.pdf
3. B - Grant Agreement with SLO Rep dated April 21, 2024.pdf
4. C - Exclusive Negotiating Agreement dated May 22, 2019.pdf
5. D - Amendment No. 1 to Exclusive Negotiating Agreement dated May 22, 2024.pdf
6. E - SLO REP Challenge Grant Request Update dated June 4, 2024.pdf
7. F - City Council Minutes dated June 4 2024.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement between the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre and the City of San Luis Obispo to provide grant funding in the additional amount of $2,760,000 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
6.f
AMENDMENT TO COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT FOR PRADO ROAD INTERCHANGE AND PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER PROJECTS Recommendation:
This item has been pulled by staff and will be rescheduled to a date uncertain at this time.
6.g
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1741 (2024 SERIES) TO AMEND QUALIFICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS
1. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1741 (2024 Series) - Amend Qualifications for Construction Board of Appeals.pdf
2. A - Ordinance No. 1741 (2024 Series).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance No. 1741 (2024 Series) entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Section 15.04.020, Subsection N, of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code,” which will remove the local requirement to maintain an Accessibility Board of Appeals pursuant to Health and Safety Code 19957.5.
6.h
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1742 (2024 SERIES) TO ESTABLISH AN IMPACT FEE DEFERRAL PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE AFFORDABLE FOR-RENT RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
1. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1742 (2024 Series) - Establish an Impact Fee Deferral Program for Qualifying Residential.pdf
2. A - Ordinance 1742 (2024 Series) - Deferred Impact Fees.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance No. 1742 (2024 Series) entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending section 4.56.050 (Payment of Fees) of the Municipal Code to establish a development impact fee deferral program for eligible affordable housing projects.”
7. PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS
7.a
2023-24 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Estimated Time: 20 Minutes)
1. 2023-24 Annual Report of the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID).pdf
2. A – SLO TBID 2023-24 Annual Report.pdf
3. B - Draft Resolution of Intention to levy and collect assessments within the TBID area for FY2024-25.pdf
4. C – TBID Draft Minutes from September 4, 2024.pdf
Recommendation:
As recommended by the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Board, receive and approve the TBID Board’s annual report for FY 2023-24; and Adopt a Draft Resolution of Intention entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, declaring its intention to continue the San Luis Obispo Tourism Business Improvement District, to continue the basis for and to levy the assessment for the district, and to set a date for the Public Hearing on the district and the assessment for 2024-25.”
7.b
ANNUAL UPDATE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN (Estimated Time: 30 Minutes)
1. Annual Economic Development Strategic Plan Update .pdf
2. A - EDSP Implementation Matrix July 2024.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file the annual update on the implementation status of the Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP).
7.c
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 YEAR END BUDGET REPORT (Estimated Time: 90 Minutes)
1. FY 2023-24 Year End Budget Report.pdf
2. A - FY 2023-24 Year-End Budget Report.pdf
3. B - General Fund Forecast.pdf
4. C - 2025-27 Financial Plan Schedule.pdf
5. D - Draft Community Priorities Survey.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file the FY 2023-24 Year End Budget Report; and Receive and discuss the Revised Long-Term Forecast, 2025-27 Financial Plan calendar and community outreach survey in preparation for the 2025-27 financial planning process.
8. LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
LISTENING ASSISTIVE DEVICES
for the hearing impaired - see the Clerk.
The City of San Luis Obispo wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7114 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7410.
City Council meetings are televised live on Charter Channel 20 and the City's YouTube Channel:
www.youtube.com/CityofSanLuisObispo
. Agenda related writings or documents provided to the City Council are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California during normal business hours, and on the City’s website https://www.slocity.org/government/mayor-and-city-council/agendas-and-minutes . Persons with questions concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7114.