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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/01/1971MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA March 1, 1971 - 7:00 P. M. CITY HALL Pledge Roll Call ' Present: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz City Staff Present: R. D. Young, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. Flory, Park and Recreation Supervisor; H. Johnson, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief; E.P. Thompson, Water Director. C -1. The City Council authorized payment of claims against the City for the month of March 1971, subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. C -2. The City Council approved the minutes of February 1, 1971 as corrected. C -3. The City Council authorized the Park and Recreation Department to call for bids for tree pruning in the McMillan Manor area. C -4. The City Council ordered a communication from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation regarding the length of time necessary to process the applications for taxi driver permits; received and filed. The City Clerk was instructed to send copies of the letter to the Yellow Cab Company, Assemblymen Ketchum and State Senator Grunsky. C -5. The Mayor was authorized to accept a grand deed for street widening on San Luis Drive offered by Les.lie A. Taylor, and was authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. C -6. The City Council received a copy of a notice from the Regional Water Quality Control Board to the County Planning Commission limiting future development of subdivisions to those which provide adequate sewage collection, treatment and disposal systems. The.notice was ordered filed. C -7. The City Council considered an agreement between the City and William Baker regarding Phase III of the development of Tropicana Village. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Blake, the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement. Motion carried. C -8. The City Council received and filed a notice of a seminar on housing to be sponsored by the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the University of California Extension, Davis. C -9. The City Council approved the following contract payment: HEATHERWOOD LANDSCAPING Est. #3 $2,204.00 Street Tree Planting Final City Plan 3 -71 C -10. The City Council received the :Annual Report from the County Museum Curator, Louisiana Dart. The City Clerk was asked to write a letter thanking Mrs. Dart. C -11. The City Council approved the recommendation of the Design Review Board for modifications.to the light standards in Mission Plaza. City Council Minutes March 1, 1971 Page 2 C -12. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2160, a resolution pro- viding for the holding of a general municipal election, establishing precincts and polling places and appointing election boards. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None C -13. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the appointment of Ronald D. Brown as Police Officer beginning March 1, 1.971 at Step 1 or $692 per month. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Blake, the consent items were approved as indicated. 1. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of ORDINANCE No. 514, an ordinance amending the official zone map of the City of San Luis Obispo. (To rezone from District U to.District R -1 and.R -H, property located on the west side of Los Osos Valley Road between Royal Way and Oceanaire Drive extended.) R. D. Young, Planning Director, again presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. No one appeared before the City Council for or against the rezoning. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Miller, ORDINANCE 514, an ordinance amending the Official Zone Map of the City of San Luis Obispo, was introduced for final passage. Finally passed on the following roll. call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 2. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of ORDINANCE NO. 516, an ordinance amending and establishing tree regulations for the City of San Luis Obispo. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. Duncan Cheda, 2451 Augusta Street, objected to the adoption of the new tree ordinance on the basis that if a tree were planted in accordance with the requirements of the ordinance, the City would be completly covered with trees and with all the trees growing, it would become impossible to see the sky or the mountains. He continued he felt there were sufficient trees in the City being planted under the existing regulations and he further did not feel that the City government should become involved with trees on private property. He felt the ordinance would increase costs for developing and maintaining property in the City and he stated.he was opposed to the adoption of the ordinance as he felt it was a make -work ordinance so that the City could add additional staff to make the required inspections and post the necessary notices. No one else appeared before,the.Council for or against the proposed ordinance. 1 1 i City Council Minutes March 1, 1971 Page 3 Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Blake briefly rev.i.ewed the background and studies made within the City in preparation of the new tree ordinance, reviewed past problems in en- forcing tree regulations and stated he felt the new ordinance would give the City the necessary tools to encourage tree development. ' Councilman Graham felt that the City Council had held several meetings on this ordinance and felt sufficient time had been allowed for amendments. Mayor Schwartz explained some of the policies that were included in the pro- posed ordinance which he felt would add to the livability-of the City and would help up -grade the environment. He recommended adoption of the ordinance. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, ORDINANCE 516 an ordinance amending and establishing tree regulations for the.City of San Luis Obispo, was introduced for final passage. Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None Dan Lassanske, Cal Poly student, urged that the City Council begin immediately to identify heritage and historical trees within the City so that they might be protected. He urged that they start with the fig tree at Chorro 8 Peach Streets. ' 3. At this time, the City Council considered the final passage of ORDINANCE NO. 517,.an.ordinance amending the.Official Zone Map of the City of San Luis Obispo. (To pre -zone from County A -1 AH to City PD R -H AH, 53 acres.located on the east side of Edna Road between Tank Farm Road and Buckley Rd. extended) R. D. Young, Planning Director, again reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the conditions set by the City Council for approval of this planned development. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. No one appeared before the Council for or against the prezoning. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Graham, ORDINANCE 51 an ordinance amending the Official Zone Map of the City of San Luis Obispo, was introduced for final passage. Fi -nally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham,"Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz ' NOES: None ABSENT: None 4. A report by a group of Cal Poly students working with the Planning Depart- ment in conducting a creek study and inventory of creeks showing assets, liabilities, physical condition, etc. was continued to March 8, 1971. 4A. Two representatives of the San Luis Obispo Hot .Line group appeared before the City Council to explain their program.. City Council Minutes March 1, 1971 Page 4 They man telephones from 12:00 noon to 7:00 A.M. each day in an attempt to have a number that people who were disturbed might call for advice and reference to professional counselling service. The problems they dealt with were marriage problems, abortions, drugs, suicides, etc. The representatives stated that there were sixty people presently involved in the program and that the hot line stations were manned each day. They were hoping that with additional . funds this service could be made available to the residents of the entire county of San Luis Obispo: The' representatives stated they were not asking the City for funds but just wanted the City Council to be aware of their activities. 5. Charles Delmartini, president of La Fiesta 1970, announced that there would be a 1971 La Fiesta over the weekend of May 14, 15,816. He continued that there were several items they wished to bring to the Council's attention regarding the 1971 La Fiesta and they wished to hear whatever. comments the Council might have regarding La Fiesta 1971. a. Location. He stated that the Committee had considered three locations for the carnival; the Veterans Building, Mission Ball Field and Madonna Road Plaza. He stated that the Veterans Building was felt to be too small and had been an annoyance to the property owners in the past. -Mission School had turned down the use of the ball field as they needed it for their students so the Committee had accepted the offer of the Madonna Road Plaza merchants and the carnival portion of La Fiesta would be held on the Madonna Road Plaza parking lot with the full support pledged by the merchants. b.C. Delmartini stated that as far as the carnival was concerned, they are not planning to bring in any games of chance not approved by the Police Department of the City. c. He stated that the parade would be held as usual on Saturday morning but that the route would be somewhat different due to the changes in the traffic routes within the City. This would be cleared with the City Police Department d. He asked the City Council if they would approve a bon -fire within the City which had become a traditional part of the ceremony. He was informed by the City Attorney that the City Council did not have this right. It could only be granted by..the Environmental Quality.Control Board. e. He asked if La Fiesta could use Mission'Plaza during the month of May for events such as dances, exhibitions, etc. Marian Henry, Executive Secretary of La Fiesta, stated that the types of activity scheduled in Mission Plaza would be concerts, art shows, and possibly a square dance, an auto show, etc. C. Delmartini reported that the Fiesta had at this time, $3,300 in the bank but would need approximately $25,000 to get the Fiesta started so they would be coming back later to ask for funds for La Fiesta. He stated the request was not yet prepared but the Committee wished to keep the Council appraised of their program. 6. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the zoning ordinance to reduce the park- ing requirements for elderly housing to one space per unit: R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission as follows: "Sections 9200.29, 9200.31, 9200.33. Minimum off street parking required to read: 11 -21 space for the first bedroom or sleeping room and z space for each additional bedroom or sleeping room except that for housing for the elderly there may be 1 space.for each unit in accordance with Note 13, Notes on Zone Charts.' Amend Section 9200.26.. Notes on Zone. Charts. 'Note 13. Upon use permit approval by the Board of Adjustments, the parking requirement.for housing of the elderly may be reduced to 1'parking space per unit. For the purposes of this section, housing for elderly persons is a residential unit contain- ing not more than 1 bedroom, specifically disigne- for the use and occupancy of any person married or single, who is 62 years of age or over.' 1 1 City Council Minutes March 1, 1971 Page 5 Amend Section 9200.17 F.2 whi.ch defines the powers of the Board of Adjust- ments to include use permits for 'housing of the elderly'." Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. Mrs.. Valerie Endres, League of Women Voters, presented the following statement: ' "With regard to the development of housing the League of Women Voters of the United States believes that government at all levels should develop policies which will assure that adequate attention is paid to environmental cleanliness and beauty and other aspects of a suitable living ambience. For this reason the League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo favors the Planning Commission's recommendations to amend the zoning ordinance to reduce parking requirements for elderly housing and studio apartments." No one else appeared before the City Council for or against the proposal. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. Action was continued to combine with Item No. 7. 7. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the zoning ordinance to reduce parking requirements for studio apartments and include a definition of studio apartments. R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission as follows: "This proposed amendment was initiated by the Planning Commission upon recom- mendation of a subcommittee of the Planning Commission. An analysis of census ' information gathered in 1967 indicates that there are approximately two auto- mobiles for every three students and that the average occupancy for studio apartments was 1.28 persons per un1vt and the number of cars per unit was .95. On the basis of this information it is recommended that Sections 9200.29, 9200.30, 9200.31 and 9200.33 be amended to require that for student housing there shall be two (2) parking spaces for each three (3) persons. It is also recommended that Sections 9200.29, 9200.30, 9200.31 $ 9200.33 be amended to read: 'For studio apartments there shall be one (1) parking space for each unit; for other than studio apartments there shall be I -Z parking spaces for the first bedroom or sleeping room and 1/2 space for each additional bedroom or sleeping room.' In order to administrate the parking requirement for studio apartments it is recommended that Section 9200.1 (definitions) be amended to include the following: 'A studio apartment shall mean an efficiency unit designed to house not more than two (2) persons. Said units shall have not more than 275 square feet of superficial floor area.and shall meet the requirements of Section II- 503(b) of the Uniform Building Code, Vol. 3." Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. No one appeared for or against the proposal. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following ordinance was introduced. ORDINANCE N0. 518, an ordinance amending the zon- ing ordinance to reduce parking requirements for studio apartments and elderly housing and including a definition of studio apartment. Passed to print on the following roll call vote: City Council Minutes March 1, 1971 Page 6 AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 8. Communication from Alex Madonna requesting that.the City Council confirm in writing that no access will be allowed through the City property at Madonna Road and Madonna Inn access road at this time or in the future in order to protect the investment he was making, at no cost to the City in landscaping this property. H. Johnson, City Attorney, stated there was no way the City Council. could grant the request of A. Madonna as the City had no way of knowing when this land would be needed for future street purposes. Therefore, no permanent easement could be granted by the Council. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, then commented on several letters sent from his office to Alex Madonna regarding the landscaping and dirt piles being placed on this property. He felt the piles of dirt were in violation of City or- dinances and also of the City permission to use the property. Paul Davis, attorney for S. Martinelli, protested the mounds of dirt being placed by A. Madonna on this City street. He stated that at a prior meeting the Council had granted Madonna permission to beautify this access to private property but not to cut off the adjacent property owner, in this case, S. Martinelli. He stated this was unfair to deny access to the City street and was condemning this land for non public use. He continued that he still had hopes that a solution could be worked out so that Martinelli could have access and use of the City property for developing his own land. He further felt that landscaping was one thing but that the mounds placed by Madonna were an entirely different matter. P. Davis stated that the property owner, S. Martinelli, felt that these mounds of dirt had changed the natural flow of water through the City prop- erty and that the water was now diverted to the Martinelli property and.he felt that if any damage was done to the Martinelli property the City would assume the liability for damages from such flooding. He also stated that Martinelli, as the abutting property owner, would be directly affected by anything being done on the City property and he could not understand why he had not been consulted as to layout or plan for the landscaping of this property. He stated that Martinelli still wished to cooperate in developing this property to the mutual benefit of all parties. A. Madonna stated that if Martinelli objected to any of the dirt falling on his property, he would remove the dirt to two feet in side of the boundary fence as there was no intent of damaging the Martinelli property. He also wished to go on record so there would be no confusion on the matter, that the Martinelli property is now and always has been below the grade of the City's newly constructed culvert going across Madonna Road. He continued that this culvert was built to City specifications and size by the City of San Luis Obispo and he had gone on record in the past suggesting a .larger size to. handle the water. Regardless of this fact, he still felt that while the mounds were high at this time, due to the loose pack of the dirt, they would soon settle down due to their own weight. Further, the rocks and planting will also reduce the height of the mounds. He continued that he again hoped that he would be able to plant pine trees on this property which would fit in with the general decor of the Inn. As previously stated he would plant what- ever shrubs or ground cover the Ci.ty.wished planted including sprinklers and maintenance. Paul Davis again stated that his client's concern was that at no time had they been given the opportunity of seeing what Madonna was planning for this property. He suggested that the City Council might appoint a Council committee to meet with Madonna and Martinelli to review the entire proposal of landscap- ing and also a proposal for Martinelli to use this City property with development of his land. He suggested the committee would then bring back a recommendation to the City Council. City Council Minutes March 1, 1971 Page 7 Councilman Blake felt he could see no purpose in re- opening this entire matter as the Council had made a deci.sion.a number of times regarding the request of S. Martinelli. He 'felt that theCouncil should proceed with the original action and work with Alex Madonna and the City staff to finish the landscaping project on the City property. He also felt that Alex Madonna should bring the landscaping project into conformance with City ordinances ' so that there would be no question of compliance on this property. He again stated he could see no benefit'in opening the Shell station matter for further discussion. . Mayor Schwartz felt there might,be some value in discussing the landscaping matter with both property owne.r's. . Councilman Spr.i.nq agreed with .the comments of Councilman Blake and could see no benefit in.opening the service station.matter for the sixth time. But he had no objections to Day.1s` and Martinelli meeting with Alex Madonna to'clear up any problems with the'landscaping matter.. It was mutually agreed by Davis and Madonna that they would work together on the landscaping plan. 9. Communication from Earle Muria, 1778 Alrita, requesting a refund of $120 from the City that he had paid for a water connection to his property. At the time he paid this fee, the Water Department had no record of a water line serving his.property. After placing the new line to his property, the ori- ginal line was located and he asked that the fee be refunded as the original service had already been paid for at a prior date. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the $120 refund to Murie was approved subject to the review of the matter by E. P. Thompson, Water Department Director. 10. Proposal from Jenks and Adamson, consulting sanitary engineers, to con- , duct and update a prior study on requirements for sewage and water facilities to -serve the Los Osos.Valley and Edna Valley. The cost of the study would be $4,800 payable upon completion. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained the scope of the study and the bene- fits to be derived by theCity in future planning. Councilman Spring stated that he would oppose granting this proposal to this firm without any other proposals from other engineering frims.as he did not feel that. prior work done by these engineers at.the sewer plant was satis- factory. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City accept the proposal of Adamson $ Jenks, subject to the City Attorney.preparing the contract on behalf of theCity and further subject to the condition that Adamson 8 Jenks cooperate with the planning consultants preparing the General Plan. Motion carried, Councilman Spring voting no. 11. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported to the City Council on the offer of Ready Realty to grant street widening on Johnson Avenue at Marsh Street in return for replacement of 'curb, gutter and sidewalk at the new line and removal of the acacia trees presently existing in the future street right of way. He continued that the land contribution would be $1,365, for a seven foot widening and the City cost, including curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway ramp, tree removal, signal relocation, drainage improvements and street work would bring the total City cost to $3,700 to $3,900. Jack Ready asked the City Council if it were possible.to place.a five foot sidewalk as the seven foot sidewalk would endanger the use of thier driveway approach. Mayor Schwartz suggested that the seven foot sidewalk be installed for future needs. Councilman Miller was opposed to the City getting involved in this widening due to the cost involved-and further he stated he would like to seethe trees.last a little .lohger and not take them out in order to facilitate automobile traffic to save a few minutes at this intersection. He stated he would 'oppose this proposal. City Council Minutes March 1, 1971 Page 8 J. Ready stated that regardless of the Council's decision on the exchange the trees would be removed in order to comply with the sidewalk.regulations of the City. Councilman Graham felt that theCity should proceed with the widening as he felt this was a critical corner for traffic and the City should proceed with the widening. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the City accept the recommendations of the City Engineer and proceed with a seven foot sidewalk. Motion carried with Councilman Miller voting no. 12. Communication from the Promotional Coordinating Committee.recommending that the City Council not give financial support to the Mission Counties Brochure for 1970 -71.' It was the Committee's feeling and the recommendation of the advertising agency that this expenditure was a duplication and the promotional funds could be better used in other areas. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake 'the:recommen- dation of the Promotional Coordinating Committee was accepted. Motion carried. 13. Communication.from the.Promotional Coordinating Committee recommending that the City Council allocate funds fora contribution to a. breakfast for the National Association of Farm.Broadcasters meeting from the seven western states for a conference at Cal Poly in May. It was the Committee's'feeling that this expenditure as a promotional matter was justified due to the wide area repre- sneted at the conference. Charlie Mendenhall, Agricultural Information Specialist from Cal Poly, whose agency requested the funds, explained the program and the reason for their request. Councilman Graham stated he was opposed to this contribution on the basis of the precedent that could be established for other requests. Councilman Miller stated he was also opposed on the general opposition to all promotional expenditures. Councilman Blake felt that this was the.reason the City Council had appointed this committee to analyze requests for funds and felt that when the committee, after study, made a recommendation the Council should support the committee. Councilman Spring stated he felt that $75 to support thi.s program would return many times to the City as these farm broadcasters would explain their exper- iences in San Luis Obispo and.at Cal Poly.. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the request of the Promotional Coordinating Committee be approved. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron.Graham, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: Donald Q. Miller ABSENT: None 14. Council consideration of the sale of'suprlus property adjacent to Fire Station No. 3 was continued. 15. Council discussion of possible disposal of recently acquired Hoffman property on Rockview Place was continued. 16. Communicaiton from Councilman Miller, urging that the City Council take action by resolution opposing the Highway 1 proposal.. He urged the.Council to request the Board of Supervisors vote that the route not be constructed and further that the Supervisors and Council ask the State Legis'.lature to remove this portion of Highway 1 from the State freeway program. City Council Minutes March 1, 1971 Page 9 Councilman Miller also felt that the City Council should take no action on this.highway proposal until a transportation commission could be formed county -wide so the total transportation needs of the County could be studied. He questioned whether it was in the best public interest to allocate funds to supply one method of transportation. Mayor Schwartz explained that the purpose of the Division of Highways meeting on March 11, 1971 would be to discuss the design criteria of the proposed freeway from San Lucita Creek to the Marsh Street interchange. This hearing involved only the actual design and construction details and did not involve route or need for the highway.,. The route was adopted five years ago. He continued that ultimately, the City and Division of .Highways must arrive at a freeway agreement, at which time the:need for the highway and the route would again be discussed. The letter was received and filed. 17. Councilman Miller brought to the Council's attention the eight -story hotel which was approved for construction by the Planning Commission and would be built at the corner.of Grand Avenue and Monterey Street. He felt this building was an architectural monstrosity which would hurt San Luis Obispo and he wished to go on record as opposing this high rise type of construction in our community. 18. Communication from the City Engineer regarding an earlier Council direc- tive to John King to regrade and landscape earth mounds on the property in the 100 block of Chorro Street. As of this date John King had completed the earth work but had not landscaped the mounds despite reminders from the engineer's office and this matter was brought to the Council's attention for guidance. for future action. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, then presented a letter from Davis -King which stated that the earth mound contours had been complied with, pine trees had been planted and top soil was being spread for the planting of the ground cover. He provided photographs.of "th'e work completed to date. The matter was continued.. 19. Council discussion of matters dealing with pollution. A. Consideration of a communication from Joseph C. Boone and David Hafemeister concerning recent action by the City of South San Francisco in adopting an ordinance banning the sale of drinks in cans or non - returnable bottles. J. C. Boone appeared before the Council urging that the Council pass a similar ordinance to that of South San Francisco. H. Johnson, City Attorney, reported to the City Council that this particular ordinance was presently in the courts in California regarding.its constitution- ality. He recommended that the City Council take no action until the courts had made some decision. Douglas Donaldson, instructor of biological science at Cal Poly, spoke to the Council in favor of the formation of.a pollution ecology or environmental commission in order to have some.group .in the City concerning itself with environmental problems of the City which would make recommendations to the public and to the City Council. He continued that this board, committee or commission should be properly staffed by professional environmentalists to. supervise controls and enforce laws dealing with the environment and to protect our way of life in San. Luis Obispo.. He also suggested that all groups in the City whether professional or just concerned citizens who were involved in - ecology should work together and communicate with each other on problems of the environment. After further considerat.ion he suggested.possibly a start would be for a part -time professional to be appointed to coordinate an environmental department. City Council Minutes March 1, 1971 Page 10 Councilman Blake suggested that a:good spot for this type of individual would be on the Planning Commission or as a member of the Park & Recreation Commission so that important questions of the environment could be discussed at the time proposals were made to these bodies. Mayor Schwartz agreed that a person of this discipline would be very well con- ' sidered for appointment to one of the many citizens' advisory groups. The matter was continued to the budget study session by the City Council: The,City Council then discussed the best approach regarding the possible passage of a law controlling the litter and waste disposal matters created by the sale of beverages in disposable, non - returnable containers. After discussion by the Council, it was felt that the best approach was for the League of California Cities to sponsor this type of law rather than each City attempting to pass the regulations throughout the State. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2162, a resolution urging the. League of California Cities and the County Supervisors' Associ.ation of California to seek action to alleviate the problem of litter and waste dis- posal created by the sale of beverages in disposable, non - returnable containers. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, . Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Council received a communication from Councilman Miller regarding the formation of an office concerning itself with pollution and the study of en- vironmental problems in the City was referred to the budget study session for implementation. 20. Communication from the City of Tracy forwarding a copy of the "President's Guidance Letter" and asking that the City of San Luis Obispo adopt a resolution endorsing this letter for the guidance.of future generations of school children. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring, the matter was tabled. Motion carried. 21. Communication from the City of San Mateo urging the City Council to support legislation which would bring property tax relief by means, of a different:asses- ment ratio for single family dwellings. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the matter be tabled. Motion carried. 22. Communication from the City of Carpinteria regarding Assembly Bill #238 which would establish a regional office for the State Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement for Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties. They asked the City's support of their request to have such a facility located in their community. Oh motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Mil.ler, that the matter be tabled. Motion carried. 23. Communication from Dr. Ricahrd Williams requesting sick leave in excess of two weeks for Robert Mayse was approved on motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller. Motion carried. City Council Minutes March 1, 1971 Page 11 24. The City Council discussed Senate Bill 141, railroad grade separation projects and requested that the City Attorney review the legislation and report at the next meeting. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Miller, the follow- , ing resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2163, a resolution urging that the intercity passenger train service between'San Francisco and Los Angeles be maintained via the Santa Barbara -San Luis Obispo coastal route. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 26. The Council adjourned to executive session to discuss personnel matters. 27. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Blake, the meeting adjourned to Monday, March 8, 1971 at 7:30-P. M. APPROVED: April 19, 1971 �l H PATRICK, CITY CLERK L I