HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/08/1969City Council Minutes
September 2, 1969
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30. City Council adjourned to executive session to discuss property acquisition
involving"possible litigation.
31'. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Blake, the meeting
adjourned to September 8, 1969 at 7:30 P.M. Motion carried.
APPROVED: November 3, 1969 F ATRICK
CITY C K
MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
September 8, 1969 - 7:30 P:M.
City Hall
Pledge
Roll Call
Present: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz
City Staff
Present: R. D. Young, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick,
City Clerk; J. Stockton, Park and Recreation Supervisor;
H. Johnson, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative
Officer; E. Rodgers, Police Chief; D. F. Romero, City
Engineer.
1. Communication from J. B. Taylor, bringing to the Council's attention the
poor service from the Cable TV Company. He felt that the City should take some
action to froce the Cable TV Company to live up to their franchise and provide
adequate TV coverage to the community..
H. Johnson explained to the .Council the conditions in the CATV franchise regarding
cancellation. The franchise may be terminated piror to its expiration date by
the City Council in the event the Council, after 30 days notice and..public hearing
that the Cable TV company has failed to comply with-any of the provisions of
Ordinance 244 (1962 Series) or has violated any term of condition pursuant. to
the franchise or permits issued. Included among these 'conditions are certain
minimum operational standards and a requirement that service be afforded to all
areas of the City.
Councilman Spring stated that he felt that CCCC was improving its service to the
community as he had not heard any complaints for quite awhile.
Councilman Miller stated that the main complaint he has heard from citizens is
the poor treatment they receive from the company when they contact them regarding
service problems, etc. He continued he 'felt that the CCCC Company should follow
up on all complaints with a letter or some type of action to let the public know
they are aware of the problems. Further, he felt it would help if a representative
of the company appeared before the Council to explain the problems encountered
and what was being done about them.
Councilman Blake stated that when he received complaints of poor service from
cable TV, he refers them to an officer of CCCC'and then gets follow -up on
their action.
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September 8, 1969
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Mayor Schwartz stated that the County Mayor's Association will be meeting on
September 10, 1969 and a representative of the Cable TV Company was scheduled
to appear before the group to answer any questions they might have. He stated
that after this meeting he hoped to be better informed as to the cable problem.
Councilman Graham suggested that the Cable TV Company keep the public informed
of progress over their own facilities.
3. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on Resolution No, 1960,
a resolution of intention to annex territory known as "Edna Road No..2 Annexation"
to the City of San Luis Obispo.
J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, reported that all propa•ty owners in the area had
received a copy of the resolution and a map of the area and that to date no
protests have been received.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented to the City Council a diagram of the
proposed area to be annexed to the City.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
K. Jones, representing Ayda S. Jones, Edra
appeared before the City Council opposing
extra cost of future assessments for sewer
annexed into the City. He continued these
sewer and water facilities and these three
property annexed to the City at this time.
E. Smith and Wilberta L. Whitley,..
the annexation on the basis'of the
and water if the property were
property owners now have adequate
parties would object.to having their
J. Montez, Sanitarian, Coutty Health Department, reported to the City Council that
these parties had signed a petition requesting annexation to the City on March 11,
1969. He continued that this annexation had been requested as some buildings
could not be inhabited unless they were connected to a proper sewer service.
K. Jones again stated that these three property owners could not afford to pay
the required assessment costs of the City for water and sewer on their property
P. McMillan, property owner, stated he was opposed to annexations in general
because of the treatment of residents in the area. He felt that property owners
had been mistreated by the City. Further, he felt that the cost of sewer and
water services would make development prohibitive.
H. F. Romero, City Engineer:,.explained the process of special assessment districts
to serve some of the properties:'.incldded in'the annexation and stated that other
properties have sewer and water mains adjacent to them and would have to pay only
when they are hooked up to the City sewer and water system.
Councilman Miller stated there would.be no cost to the property owner for
annexation to the City and they only have to pay for water and sewer when the
connection was put to use.
Councilman Spring felt that the annexation should be apporved by the City in
order to help people in the area. He felt the public should be' informed that no
charge would be made for water until.the property owner connects to the•.service.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, reported on the assessed value of the property
owned by those protesting the annexation.
Edra E. Smith $3530
Ayda C. Jones $4190`_
Wilberta L. 14hitley$312O
Phil McMillan $1130
This property represents 33% of the assessed valuation of the area proposed to
be annexed.
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September 8, 1969
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On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following or-
dinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 461, an ordinance of the City of San Luis
Obispo approving the annexation to said City of certain territory heretofore
designated as "Edna Road No. 2 Annexation ".
Passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring
__Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. At this time the City Council continued their study of various Council study
items.
(12) Councilman Miller stated that the problem in the Park and Recreation
Department was the lack of funds to carry on an adequate program for the
City of San Luis Obispo, not only for the young people, but the so- called
senior citizens. He suggested that the City consider initiating a 5% tax
on all utilities within.the City. He continued that the money,derived from
this tax could be earmarked for Park and Recreation development. These
funds could be used for the Laguna Lake Park, a new recreation building, etc.
He suggested that the Mayor appoint a committee to investigate the inaugur-
ation of a utility tax for the City of San Luis Obispo.
Mayor Schwartz suggested that (1) the City staff investigate similar taxes
in other cities, (2) study all expenditures for Park and Recreation purposes
for the last five years, and (3) meet with the Park and Recreation Commission
to establish priorities fro recreation programs and park development.
Councilman Graham stated that he would support the expenditure of more bed
tax money for Park and Recreation Development.
Councilman Blake stated that if the City Council goes along with.inaugurating
a utility tax, he hoped that the Council would thoroughly investigate the use
of the money before collecting it.
Councilman Spring agreed with Councilman Blake and stated he also felt that no
tax should be earmarked for any one project or function but should be left
for capital development.
Mayor Schwartz agreed that any new tax inaugurated by the City should not be
collected for any project, but should be collected for all City projects.
(8) Councilman Graham suggested that a Council committee, with citizen par-
ticipation, be appointed by the Council to look into the business.license,
ordinance and fees structure. He felt that this study was long overdue and
a study was needed to up -date the provisions of the ordinance.
Councilman Spring agreed with-the suggestion of Councilman Graham-and stated
that the entire ordinance should be studied.
The Council agreed that Councilmen Graham and Spring work up the area to be
studied and recommend composition of the study committee..
(9C) Councilman Graham suggested the need for the appointment of an ad hoc
DOWNTOWN PARKING COMMITTEE:'.to study parking problems in downtown San Luis
Obispo. He further urged that the Council direct this committee to study
the parking report prepared by the Downtown Association.
Upon question, Councilman Graham stated he would get copies of this report
for the City Council.
4. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the Mayor was
authorized to accept and record on behalf of the City a covenant for temporary
erection of improvements within the public right -of -way, upon request of the City,
at 1940 Loomis Street. The covenant was signed by D. Skinner and M.G. Skinner.
Motion carried.
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September 8, 1969
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5. The City Council adjourned to executive.session to discuss property acquisi-
tion involving potential litigation.
6. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the meeting
adjourned.
. FI' A RICK, CITY CLERK
APPROVED: November 3, 1969
MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
September 23, 1969.- 7:30 P.M.
City Hall
Pledge
Roll Call
Present: Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
Absent: Emmons Blake
City Staff
Present; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, H. Johnson,
City Attorney; R. D. Young, Planning Director,
E. Rodgers, Police Chief; D. F. Romero, City Engineer
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1. The City Council and Planning Commission met in joint study session to
discuss the following items:
1. The General Plan: status review
2. The Master Plan of Land Use: status review of zoning
3. Other precise plans
4. The Capital Improvement Plan: status review
5. Policing of Use Permit Conditions
6. Planning Commission Support: status review
2. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring, the City
Attorney was instructed to contact our congressmen and U. S. Senators regarding
proposed federal legislation which would remove or modify tax exemptions on
municipal bonds. Motion carried.
3. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graham, the meeting
adjourned.
H. F ATRICK, CITY CLERK
APPROVED: November 3, 1969