City Council
AGENDA

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Teleconference - Broadcast via Webinar

Receive a presentation from Kayla Rutland, City Farm SLO Associate Director, on City Farm SLO.

Mayor Harmon will proclaim the month of May as “LGBTQ+ Pride Month.”

City Manager Derek Johnson will introduce Rick Scott, Police Chief, and City Clerk Teresa Purrington will administer the Oath of Office. 

(Not to exceed 15 minutes total)


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.

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 

  • Recommendation:

    Waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.

Recommendation:

Receive and file 2020-21 Climate Action Progress Report.

Recommendation:

1. Approve the Project Plans and Special Provisions for the Broad & Leff Culvert Repair Project; and
2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to award the construction contract for the bid total if the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer’s Estimate of $340,000 and the funding amount is consistent with the adopted 2021-23 budget appropriation for this project.

Recommendation:

Per the City’s Financial Reporting and Budget Administration policy for interim reporting, receive and file an update on the status of the City’s current financial position, Major City Goals, and Capital Improvement Plan projects for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2020-21

Recommendation:

1. Authorize staff to advertise for bids and approve the project plans and special provisions for Meadow Park Pathways Maintenance, Specification Number 1000021; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to award the construction contract for the bid total if the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer’s Estimate of $360,000 and the funding amount is consistent with the adopted 2021-23 budget appropriation for this project.

Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, adopting new fees and amending the 2021-22 Comprehensive Fee Schedule.”

Recommendation:

1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving a Reimbursement Agreement with Tank Farm Center, LLC for construction of a traffic signal at the Tank Farm Road/Long Street Intersection;” and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Reimbursement Agreement and designate the Finance Director to implement the Agreement.

Recommendation:

1. Authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals for consulting services to prepare an organizational assessment and strategic plan for the City Attorney Department; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to award the assessment contract if within the funding amount appropriated in the adopted 2021-2022 budget.

Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, accepting a negotiated exchange of Tax Revenue and Annual Tax Increment between the County of San Luis Obispo and the City of San Luis Obispo for the Froom Ranch Annexation Area, as represented in the staff report and attachments dated May 18, 2021.”

Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing the examination of Sales and Use Tax Records.”

Recommendation:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year contract with REACH in the amount of $50,000 for regional economic development activities; and
2. Appoint Vice-Mayor Stewart as the Council Liaison to REACH’s SLO Advisory

Recommendation:

As recommended by the Planning Commission, introduce an Ordinance entitled, “An Uncodified Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending the Airport Area and Margarita Area Specific Plans to allow for Day Care Facilities consistent with restrictions that apply citywide under the Municipal Code (SPEC-0209-2021).” 

Recommendation:

1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, establishing the City’s Legislative Action Platform for 2021 and appointing the Council Member and staff persons to act as liaison between the City of San Luis Obispo and the League of California Cities;” and
2. Confirm direction to staff on the scope and application of the legislative platform related to advocacy for non-legislative items or particular projects, with additional authority for staff to weigh in on regional initiatives in which Council has authorized City participation consistent with Major City Goals; and
3. Appoint the Mayor, City Attorney, and City Manager to act as the primary legislative liaisons between the League of California Cities and the City of San Luis Obispo, with authority to delegate to other Councilmembers or staff consistent with liaison assignments and as appropriate to the issue.

(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 his or her 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)

The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on JUNE 1, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M., via teleconference.

 

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