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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/08/1969City Council Minutes September 2, 1969 Page 9 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. City Council Minutes September 8, 1969 Page 2 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. 1 FI LJ I' City Council Minutes September 8, 1969 Page 3 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. City Council Minutes September 8, 1969 Page 4 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 _______ _______________________________________________ ____ ___________________ i 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