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Roll Call
City Staff
MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN.LUIS OBISPO .
MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1976 - 12:10 P.M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT: Myron Graham,.T. Keith Gurnee, Jesse Norris, Steven
Petterson, and Mayor Kenneth E. Schwartz
ABSENT: None
PRESENT: R.D. Miller., Administrative Officer; J.H. Fitzpatrick,
City Clerk; R. Muravez,.Director of Finance; D.F.
Romero, Director of Public Services; R. Strong,
Director of Community Development
1. City.Council continued their consideration of the proposed
1976/77 City Budget by reviewing in detail the Capital Outlay portion of
the budget.
2. 1:45 p.m., the City Council adjourned to executive session.
3. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by-Councilman Graham,
City Council adjourned. Motion carried.
APPROVED: July 19, 1976
.J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk
M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1976 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
Pledge
Roll Call
Councilmen
PRESENT: Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Jesse Norris, Steve Petterson
and Mayor Kenneth E. Schwartz
PRESENT: J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R. Muravez, Finance Director;
William Flory, Parks & Recreation Director; R.D. Miller,
Administrative Officer; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer; Dave
Romero, Public Services Director; Rob Strong, Community
Development Director
1. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation
of the Planning Commission to rezone 3285 Higuera Street from R -1 AH to C -H AH
and R -2 -S AH zone, Peter Ferrero, applicant.
ABSENT: None
City Staff
PRESENT: J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R. Muravez, Finance Director;
William Flory, Parks & Recreation Director; R.D. Miller,
Administrative Officer; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer; Dave
Romero, Public Services Director; Rob Strong, Community
Development Director
1. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation
of the Planning Commission to rezone 3285 Higuera Street from R -1 AH to C -H AH
and R -2 -S AH zone, Peter Ferrero, applicant.
City Council Minutes
June 21, 1976 - 7:00 p.m.
Page 2
Robert Strong, Director of Community Development, submitted the recommendation
of the Planning Commission approving the recommendation stating:
1) The rezoning to CH AH and R -2 -S AH would be substantially consistent
the adopted and recommended general plan.
2) The includion of the S combining district would allow the Planning
Commission to review the site planning, landscaping and building
design on the property.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one came before the City Council for or against the proposed rezoning.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following
ordinance was introduced and passed to print: Ordinance No. 675 (1976 Series),
an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo amending the official zone map
(3295 S. Higuera-Street). -
Passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Norris, Graham, Gurnee, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the Proposed
1976 -1977 Budget.
Mayor Schwartz briefly introduced and commented on the general philosophy
of the 1976 -1977 budget and the various areas covered.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
Don Smith objected to the „City not providing funds for additional parks in
the-City.- He also felt there was a.lack of fund for library and he also felt
extremely critical for not having extra budgets available for the public to
study. He felt it was very cheap on the part of the Council to allow one
copy in the Clerk's Office for public information. He felt the City was
spending too much of the taxpayers money on hardware and not enough things to
make life better for the people in San Luis Obispo.
Mervin Dixon stated he was in support of the Fire Station at Los Osos and
Madonna Road. He felt the station was needed now, not next year. He stated
the people of San Luis Obispo were becoming very discouraged with the City
Council not making decisions on these lifesaving types of measures.
No one else appeared before the City Council.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Norris stated again that he felt the City Staff had betrayed the
City Council in not following through on the Council's prior action in
authorizing development of a temporary Fire Station Facility at Los Osos
Valley Road and he wanted the Council to direct the inclusion in the proposed
budget. He stated he felt that the City Council had ordered and demanded that 1
this facility proceed and the City Staff had refused to recognize this needed
facility.
It was moved by Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City
Council approve the augmentation of the 1976 -77 budget for salaries and fringe
benefits for emDlovees under the memorandums of understandings siened and aDDroved
for the Police Officers' Association and the San Luis Obispo City Employees'
Association. Motion carried.
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City Council Minutes
June 21, 1976 - 7:00 P.M.
Page 3
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3073 (1976 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo giving notice of intention
to adopt a wage and fringe benefit package for Fire Department Personnel
without a formal Memorandum of Understanding.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Schwartz, Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Petterson, and Norris
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Norris, that the
City Council approve the Department Heads salary plan as presented by
Richard D. Miller, Administrative Officer.
Mayor Schwartz moved that the City Council add one additional Groundskeeper to
the Parks Department.
Motion died for lack of a second.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, that the City
Council approve a reduction in CIP No. 11 -B Los Osos Road and Madonna Road
reduction in street widening and approve account for appraisal for acquisition
of further property. Motion carried with Councilman Norris voting no.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Norris, that money
taken from 10 -B be transferred to a temporary, interim facility Fire Station
on Los Osos Valley Road and Madonna Road. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Petterson, that $3,800
be added to the Whale Rock Budget for a barge. Motion carried.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Petterson, the City Council
approved the budget as presented by the Promotional Coordinating Committee,
Chamber of Commerce Contract - $24,300; Publications - $4,500; Research $1,350;
Committee Expense - $450; Contingencies - $1,800; Advertising - $22,000; and
Activity Grants - $25,600. The balance to be placed in the Facilities Reserve.
Motion carried with Councilmen Gurnee and Norris voting no.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City
Council add sufficient funds to the budget to add a sewer connection at the
golf course. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, that the City
Council accept the 1976 -1977 budget as amended by the Council this evening,
subject to further arithmetic corrections by staff. Motion carried,-all ayes.
3. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the Planned Use
Report for Expenditures of General Revenue Sharing, Entitlement Period 7, July 1
1976, throu¢h December 31, 1976.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
Don Smith appeared before the City Council stating that he again felt the City
' Council was spending too much money on hardware, water, sewer and things of
that nature, and not enough on the quality of life for the people of San Luis
Obispo.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Petterson, the City
Council approved the Planned Use Report for Expenditures of General Revenue
Sharing, for the next fiscal year. Motion carried.
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City Council Minutes
June 21, 1976 - 7:00 P.M.
Page 4
4 -A. Communication from William Flory, Director of Parks & Recreation,
forwarding a recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission that the
City Staff be directed to investigate all possibilities for acquiring State
or Federal Grants to develop the swimming pool complex as presented:by
Aquatics S.L.O. He then listed a number of possible areas in which grants
might be procured for the City.
The City Council authorized the City Staff to proceed and attempt to acquire
grants for the swimming pool complex.
4 -B. Rod Levin, Architect for Aquatics S.L.O., again submitted information
dealing with the cost estimates for the proposed development of a swimming pool
at Sinsheimer Park. He stated that in working with the Park and Recreation
Department and Committees, that the project could be phased in order to stretch
out the money as follows:
Phase A::.
1. Public bath house building.
2. Public toilets, storage and mechanical building.
3. 50 -meter pool.
4. Wading pool.
5. Portion of pool deck.
6. Curbs, gutters and walks.
7. Fencing.
8. Area lighting.
Phase B:
1. Instruction pool wing.
2. Concrete step bleachers.
3. Landscaping.
4. Balance of pool deck.
5. Retaining wall (minimal grading).
Phase C:
1. Grading and paving of parking lot.
2. Grading and landscaping of amphitheatre.
3. Underwater viewing room.
He then submitted a new project cost estimate as of June 17, 1976, which
totaled $1,109,748.00.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3076 (1976 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo establishing an advisory
task force for development of a swimming pool facility in the City of San
Luis Obispo.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Schwartz, Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Petterson
NOES: Councilman Norris
ABSENT: None
5. Communication from the Community Development Department, submitting '
recommendation on appeal to E.I.R. determination regarding lack of off - street
parking provisions for the proposed open -air market, restaurant and sales
development at Broad and Monterey Streets, C -2 zone, F.A. Brown, applicant.
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June 21, 1976 - 7:00 P.M.
Page 5
Rob Strong, Director of Community Development, reported that due to the
complexity of the problem of lack of parking requirements in the C -2 zone
and the need for future studies by the Development Department on overall
parking needs and parking requirements in the commercial zone, and rather
than delay the F.A. Brown development, he recommended that the City Council
direct the Planning Commission to consider the development conditioned upon
a general agreement by the applicant that he consent to annexation to the
Parking District and agree to participate in a reasonable and uniformly
' applied in -lieu parking program if and when established by the City.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Petterson, that the
City Council accept the staff recommendation and direct the Planning Commission
to consider the use permit for F.A. Brown Development subject to the following
conditions:
1. That applicant agree to annex his.property to the Parking District; and
2. That applicant agree to.participate in a reasonable and uniformly applied
in -lieu parking program when and if initiated by the City.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Petterson, Norris, Graham and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6. Communication from the Planning Commission forwarding recommendations
for modification. -to Tract 575, Sacramento Drive. (Tract is located east of
the PCRR and Sacramento Drive and north of the Burke Industrial Tract).
' The Planning Commission recommended the:following modifications:
1. The railroad spur shall be described and shown with a deed
reference on the final tract map.
2. The 15 ft. easement at the rear of Parcels 26 thru 33 adjacent to the
railroad spur, shall be shown and described as to purpose and use
on the final map.
3. A lot width and depth ratio exception for Lot 26 is hereby granted.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Petterson, that the
City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and make the
modifications to the Subdivision. Motion carried.
7. Communication from William Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation,
notifying the City Council that the firm of Sedes, selected by the Committee
for eneaeement of Professional services for the Mitchell Park P1avground under
the 1974 State Bond Act, and he submitted a draft contract for the Council's
consideration.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Petterson; the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3077 (1976 Series), a resolution of
the Council of the City-of San Luis Obispo approving an agreement for professional
services for Playground Improvement at Mitchell Park with " Sedes" and authorize
the Mayor to execute said agreement.
Motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Petterson, Graham, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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City Council Minutes
June 21, 1976 - 7:00 P.M.
Page 6
8. Communication from Rob Strong, Director of Community Development,
forwarding a proposal from the Planning Commission to handle some zone
change requests inconsistent with the adopted General Plan while the City is
considering adoption of the Revised General Plan Update.
The Planning Commission stated if the Council anticipated that the comprehen-
sive General Plan would require more than six months for final resolution, the
Planning Commission would hold hearings on a package of noncontroversial,
relatively minor amendments to the 1972 Land Use Element to rectify some of
the present inconsistencies and interpretive problems and would enable
subsequent processing of appropriate rezoning applications where necessary.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by•Councilman Petterson, that the City
Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and allow them
to proceed and handle zone change requests in the interim, before the adoption
of the new general plan. Motion carried.
9. Communication from Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, recommending that the
City Council approve a contract with Engineering Sciences to perform a water
systems study, including a rate analysis at a total cost of $124,100. He
stated that the staff had worked very closely with representatives of Engineering
Science in arriving at the contract and felt that the project presented was
what the City needed and that the contract had been cleaned of everything the
staff felt would be extraneous and unnecessary. Staff therefore recommended
that the Council authorize the award of this contract to Engineering Science.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3078 (1976 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving the agreement for
professional services with Engineering Science (E.S.) for water systems study
and authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. Communication from Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, recommending that the
City purchase the so- called Three - Corner Grocery Property at the intersection
of Johnson, San Luis Drive and Munoz Street, so that the City could realign
and signalize this intersection at a later date.
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the
matter be continued for appraisal information prior to purchase. Motion carried.
with Councilman Norris voting no.
11. Council consideration of
WA1LA lAAkS1P1G1V1 rl.luVl - D21A11.LAU1UA
36" Type C -1 barminutor in headwork
with all electrical work, City Plan
for contingencies and construction
s and specifications for project "WASTE
INSTALLATION ", to install City furnished.
s at Wastewater Treatment Plant complete
No. 30 -74. Cost Estimate $9,000 + 13%
engineering inspection.
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, that the City
Council approve the plans and specifications for the "WASTE WATER TREATMENT
PLANT - BARMINUTOR INSTALLATION" and authorize the staff to...proceed with the
call for bids.
12. Communication from the Downtown Association requesting permission of the
City Council to hold a Freedom Fling on Saturday, July 3, 1976, from 9:30 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. This would involve closing Higuera Street from Morro Street to
Broad Street leaving all cross streets open to traffic. These were to be booths
selling refreshments, etc.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, that the City
Council approve the request from the Downtown Association with City Departments
to cooperate. Motion carried.
City Council Minutes
June 21, 1976 - 7:00 P.M.
Page 7
CONSENT ITEMS
C -1 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, claims
against the City for the month of June, 1976, were approved subject to the
approval of the Administrative Officer.
C -2 On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the
recommendation from the Human Relations Commission for a grant -in -aid to
' the San Luis Obispo Chapter of the American Red Cross in the amount of $500
was approved and ordered paid.
C -3 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the
request of the Little Theatre Association for Council to donate $250 to defray
the costs of producing two plays in keeping with Bicentennial local events was
approved and the money to be taken from the Promotional Coordinating Committee's
Contingencies Account. Motion carried.
C -4 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the
recommendation of the City's Advisory Committee for Council consideration to
adopt a property improvement program to encourage property owners to improve
their homes was referred to a future Council Study Session.
C -5 On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the claim
against the City by Dorothy Bilodeau, Nadja & Lew Warden and Barbara and Murray
Warden totaling $195,000 for breach of contract, destruction.of real property
and vegetation and deprivations of rights for vehicular and pedestrian access
to properties was referred to the new City Attorney for investigation and report.
Motion carried. Claim was also to be referred to the law firm of Wilson, Jones,
Morton and Lynch who were handling the condemnation procedures.
C -6 Claim against the City by Michael Bly to recover repair costs of a 1966
Dodge and replacement of 1966 Ford Pickup when a palm tree fell on the truck and
' car was denied and referred to the insurance carrier on motion of Councilman
Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham.
C -7 Claim against the City by Steve Chaney, 1885 Garfield Drive, for damage
incurred when street maintenance crews allowed oil to spray on his car. Cost
of cleaning car approximately $42.50 was denied and referred to insurance
carrier on motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham.
C -8 Claim against the City by Freeda L. Andrus for $18.02 to replace torn
blue slacks when she fell on a sidewalk, injured her knee and broke her glass
frames was denied and referred to the insurance carrier on motion of Councilman
Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham.
C -9 Request by Gail Smith requesting Council consideration and approval for
amplified music at Santa Rosa Park for a wedding reception on.Saturday., July 24,
between 12:30 & 5:30 p.m. was approved on motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded
by Councilman Graham, subject to control of the amplified equipment.
C -10 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the
recommendation of R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer, to the reassignment of
Neal Alston from Maintenance Man II to Maintenance Man I effective July 1, 1976,
per his request was approved. Motion carried.
C -11 Communication from William Flory, Director of Parks & Recreation, forward-
ing the recommendation of the Park & Recreation Commission that the City Council
' consider the proposal of Richard Beguelin and Dennis Kuttler for the possible
development of a private enterprise building on City property for a racquetball/
handball facility was approved in concept and referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of an agreement, including insurance protection, on motion of
Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham. Motion carried.
C -12 Communication from William Flory, Director of Parks & Recreation,
forwarding the recommendation of the Park & Recreation Commission that the City
enter into a contract with Paul Hafdahl to conduct windsurfing instruction at
Laguna Lake subject to conditions established by the Council, including liability,
was approved on motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, and
the contract to be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of an agreement and
for an area designated for his use. Motion carried.
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City Council Minutes
June 21, 1976 - 7:00 P.M.
Page 8
C -13 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the.
following salary step increases were approved:
Richard P. Brown - Maintenance Man II
From Step 3 or $842 to Step 4 or $888
Jan M. Christensen - .Typist Clerk II
From Step 2 or $650 to Step 3 or $684
Frank A. Goodwin - Police Officer
From Step 4 or $1162 to Step 5 or $1226
Gary 0. Hagerty - Fireman
From Step 2 or $952 to Step 3 or $1004
Robert E. Hamilton - Maintenance Leadman
From Step 3 or $940 to Step 4 or $992
Donald L. Headley - Utility Plant Operator II
From Step 4 or $992 to Step 5 or $1048
Allen R. Hopkins - Planning Technician
From Step 2 or $914 to Step 3 or $966
Gene T. Johnson - Sr. Engineering Aide
From Step 3 or $940 to Step 4 or $992
Robert V. Jones - Maintenance Man II
From Step 2 or $794 to Step 3 or $842
Joseph F. Knepple - Engineering Technician
From Step 4 or $1016 to Step 5 or $1078
Frank B. LaHargoue - Police Officer
From Step 1 or $960 to Step 2 or $1012
Robert G. Matejcek - Maintenance Man II
From Step l or $752 to Step 2 or $794
James B. McKay - Police Officer
From Step 1 or $960 to Step 2 or $1012
Rebecca W. Robertson - Secretary
From Step 4 or $794 to Step 5 or $842
Michael D. Smith - Planning Associate
From Step 4 or $1338 to Step 5 or $1410
Jacqueline Zimpfer - Assistant to Social
Services Coordinator /Human Relations Coordinator
From Step .2 or $710 to Step 3 or $752
Motion carried.
BID ITEMS
B -1 City Clerk reported on the following bids received for PROPOSAL FOR
EQUIPMENT (3- wheel .. motorcycles for Police Department). Bids opened June 16,
1976.
1. Powerlift Company $3,385.00
Oxnard, CA
2. Golden Bear Equipment Company $3,397.65
Berkeley, CA
3. Kern County Equipment Company $4,064.00
Bakersfield, CA
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, and upon
recommendation of the Police Department, the bid of Golden Bear Equipment
Company was accepted. Motion carried.
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City Council Minutes
June 21, 1976 - 7:00 P.M.
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B -2 The City Clerk reported on bids received for ABANDONED VEHICLE PROGRAM;
bids opened Monday, June 21, 1976.
Bill Arnold spoke in support of his bid which was the lowest, but his yard was
located many miles outside the City.
Bedloe spoke in support of his bid which was higher, but his yard for storage
was located within the city and in compliance with the specifications.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Graham, that all bids
be rejected and that the City readvertise for bids in order to allow all people
to qualify. Motion carried.
The City Council adjourned to Executive Session. City Council reconvened in
Regular Session.
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Graham, the Council
adjourned -to 12:10 P.M., Tuesday, June 22, 1976, for presentation by John Jenks
on preliminary report for improvement to the Sewer Treatment Plant.
zpatrick, City Clerk
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