City Council
AGENDA

Tuesday, October 01, 2024 at 5:30 P.m. - 6:30 P.m.

Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo

Updated to provide Zoom link for Closed Session only.

Agenda Packet amended to remove Item 6f.  Amendment to Community Workforce Agreement for Prado Road Interchange and Public Safety Center Projects.

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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

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

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• Recommendation:
  1. As recommended by the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Board, receive and approve the TBID Board’s annual report for FY 2023-24; and
  2. 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)

• 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)

• Recommendation:
  1. Receive and file the FY 2023-24 Year End Budget Report; and
  2. 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.

 

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