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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/07/1976City Council Minutes August 23, 1976 Page 9 Upon recommendation of the Administrative Officer, and on motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Petterson, that the low bid of A.A. Portanova & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $361,354.00 be accepted. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting adjourned to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 24, 1976 to receive a preliminary report on water study from Engineer Science ,MH. 5�itq-patrick, City Clerk M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1976 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Roll Call Councilmen PRESENT: Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Jesse Norris, Steve Petterson and Mayor Kenneth Schwartz ABSENT: None ' City Staff PRESENT: J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer; Wayne Peterson, City Enginee; Don Englert, Police Captain; Dave Romero, Director of Public Services; Allen Grimes, City Attorney; Rob Strong, Director of Community Development;-Jim Sotckton, Director of Parks and Recreation 1. The continued public hearing on an appeal by the League of Women Voters to a decision-of the Planning Commission to approve the E.I.R. for Tract 592, Los Verdes Park, Phase III(continued from August 16, 1976). Dorothy Conner, representing the League of Women Voters, stated they .wish to appeal the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Environmental Impact Report on Los Verdes Estates Phase III, Tract 592. They felt that due to the scope of the Creek Project being proposed, they believe that a very careful analysis of all policies, plans and consequences was mandatory, giving the irreversible nature of the impact. They said based on the study and review of the project, they felt that an E.I.R. should be required for the following reasons: 1) The cumulative impact of the creek channelization are not adequately addressed. 2) The site was not suitable for this type of development because of 1 its scenic and sensitive nature and that of its environs. the effects of the project on the site itself as well as the adjacent properties are glossed over. The E.I.R. appears to justify the project rather than to simply evaluate it. 3) The alternatives to the project itself are commented only briefly without.data to support the conclusions drawn. 4) The problem of drainage and sheet flow from the mobile home park on the site should be examined more carefully. City Council Minutes September 7, 1976 Page 2 5) The availability of services and facilities, particularly water, sewer and fire protection, should be outlined in more detail. 6) The growth inducing impact on the surroudning area are virtually ignored. 7) A more definite statement as to the means at which the historic trees at the northwest corner of the property would protected during grading and construction. 8) The E.I.R. document speaks to certain litigation measures but is very vague.as to inforcement and supervision by appropriate officials and consultants. It appears that the City Council require supplementing the E.I.R. report to clarify these points. Rob Strong, Community Development Director, stated that the Planning Commission accepted the E.I.R. as final, deleting unacceptable or inadequate comments in the supplement in response to the staff's memorandum. He felt the appeal of the Commission's decision filed by the League of Women Voters, questions the adequacy of the final E.I.R. and challenges the sufficiency of information provided therein to determine the consequences of the project and policy implications and related creek modification proposals. He continued that the staff considers half of the eight points itemized as reasons for review and reevaluation of the E.I.R. to be adequately addressed by the supplement and referenced information contained in the final E.I.R. However, he stated he felt the least concern regarding the importance of the project, relative policies, and creek modification proposals; and the resultant and irreversable impact issues must be addressed as extremely important. He recommended.that the City Council uphold the Leagues appeal and direct staff, consultants and the Environmental Report Committee to supplement the E.I.R. concerning issues outlined in previously deleted responses to his memo and points one and four in the League's letter of appeal. Don Smith, Representing ECOSLO, agreed with the League of Women Voters contentions, and also felt that downstream flooding was not adequately covered in the E.I.R. before the Planning Commission and felt that this matter was very important and should be researched. Jack Fraser, Regional Manager for the Department of Fish and Game, Yountville, California, stated that the California Department of Fish and Game planned to participate in and make representations dealing with the proposed Los Verdes Estates. The concerns that the Fish and Game have on the proposed project is primarily in the riparian habitat and associated wildlife species present. He wished the City Council to demand supplemental E.I.R. regarding the vegetation and wildlife species present and what would happen when the exchanges are made by the proposal. Judy Tartaglia, Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist for the Department of Fish and Game, stated that she had reviewed the draft E.I.R. for Los Verdes Estates, Phase III, and the San Luis Creek Channel Project and requests . that the City Council deny the report as written. She stated as a biologist familiar with local fish and wildlife, she found the report inadequate in several areas referring to the impact on the creek and its associated habitat types. She said the most citical problem facing wildlife population is loss of habitat. Riparian habitat is one of the most productive types as well as one of the most rapidly disappearing. The habitat along that portion of San Luis Creek proposed for channelization and realignment by the project, is of the riparian type. Therefore, she felt the temporary removal of vegetation and wildlife habitat along that portion of the creek was significant and must be avoided; and this should be explained in the finalized E.I.R. 1 1 City Council Minutes September 7, 1976 Page 3 She continued that grading and realignment of the streambed and removal of streamside vegetation, even temporarily, would cause extreme effects on the Steelhead Fishery which already suffer from other problems in the drainage area. She felt the significance of siltation on all aquatic organisms in the project area and downstream needs to be investigated. Also, the composition of runoff from the subdivision of the creek should be researched. Runoff from streets and gardens can contain toxic sub- ' stances such as petroleum, pesticides and fertilizers. The impact of these chemicals on the aquatic life was not reviewed in the draft E.I.R. She also felt that some of the mitigating measures for fish and wildlife shown on the draft E.I.R. insufficient. The need for shade in the creek to provide low water temperature desirable for steelhead would not be met by placing large rocks in an open, flat streambed. Channelized areas will not be used by steelhead and some native fish until regrowth of the vegetation has occurred. Finally, she feared that the San Luis Creek Channel Project, if completed, will set a precedent for other flood prone areas that had mistakenly been zoned for development. She felt that if one portion of the creek were channelized and realigned so the subdivision could proceed, other projects with significant impacts on the creek would be more difficult to reject in the future. Based on this information and previous comments by officials of the Department of Fish and Game, she request that the Council deny the approval of the draft E.I.R. for Los Verdes Estates, Phase III, and San Luis Creek Project as submitted. Mrs. Burrell, Clean Air Coalition, stated she was in support of the League of Women Voters appeal and felt that the E.I.R. should be updated. She did not feel that air pollution was covered adequately in the E..I.R., nor did she feel that the effect growth would have on the environment was covered in this report. Mackey Deasy, Meyer Merrian & Associates, Inc., Generally reviewed pro- visions of the E.I.R. presented to and approved by the Planning Commission. He agreed with the the staff's recommendation that the E.I.R. be supplemented with answers to questions raised by the League of Women Voters and the Fish and Game Commission. The City City Council then,discussed with staff issues brought to the Council by the public on.the adequacy of the E.I.R. and the appeal of the League of Women Voters. Councilman Gurnee agreed that the appeal should be supported as the E.I.R. is inadequate, and he felt the project proponants should proceed with supplemental E.I.R. Councilman Norris felt the E.I.R. was adequate, felt the project described was a good one for the people of San Luis Obispo who need housing and felt the proposed creek improvement more than adequate would beautify the area and would make a better development than adjacent city owned property which is a disgrace. Councilman Petterson felt the City Council uphold the appeal and accept the staff recommendations for supplemental information as agreed on by the consultant. Councilman Graham agreed to uphold the appeal and felt that the consultant should - upgrade the E.I.R. in light of the Fish and Game's comments and the League of Women Voters appeal. Mayor Schwartz agreed that the appeal should be upheld and that supplemental information should be submitted to make the E.I.R. adequate for this project. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the City Council upheld the appeal of the League of Women Voters, and the staff was directed to work with the developers in supplementing the E.I.R. to show mitigation of the issues brought up by the Fish and Game Commission and the League of Women Voters. Motion carried. City Council Minutes September 7, 1976 Page 4 2. The City Council continued a public hearing on the appeal of Leonard Blaser from a decision of the Planning Commission to require an E.I.R. for Tract 603, Descanso and Los Osos Valley Road. (continued from August 16, 1976). Rob Strong, Community Development Director, presented the recommendations of the Environmental Report Committee and the City Planning Commission, both recommending that complete E.I.R.'s be prepared for the Cuesta Highlands tract, the 100 planned unit development at Los Osos Valley Road and Descanso. They felt the subject property was in the periphery of existing urbanization in an area where the City Council has not yet determined in the general plan revisions to be eligible for development within limitations of city sewer and water treatment capabilities and growth management and fazing program. Also, the project was subdivided land which would eventually require the extension of a major sewer line to provide gravity sewer service and which would be growth inducing to adjacent undeveloped property. The project also has a cumulative effect and would cause an impact on city and school district services in the Laguna Lake area. Finally, it would have an adverse cumulative effect on air quality, water quality and traffic in the Laguna Lake area, Los Osos Valley Road and.Madonna Road. Also the numerous deviations from the subdivision ordinance required for this tract, would set a precedent leading to a cumulative, negative effect on the environment. Leonard Blaser, Cuesta Associates, stated that it was their opinion that a full E.I.R. was inappropriate and was not needed due to its great expense. He felt that the present general plan and proposed general plan indicates a density of six dwelling units per acre and that his project was only five dwelling units per acre. In addition, this area was phased IA for city expansion and he did not feel that leaving 50% of the site in its natural state constitutes excessive grading. In addition, 25% of all grading is for the widening of Los Osos Valley Road alone, and, therefore, the balance of grading on the site would be minimal for 20 acres of land. He felt by utilizing proper grading procedure in addition to keeping the grading to a minimum, the landslide hazard would be nonexistent. He then reviewed other comments made by the Environmental Review Committee and the Planning Commission and asking that he not be required to produce a full blown E.I.R. He concluded his comments by stating that he did not see what additional information a full E.I.R. would add as the E.I.R. required for tract 465, just across the street and developed by him, was done as a full E.I.R. and he did not see where an additional report was necessary. John Lindenthaler, representing Cuesta Associates, reviewed with the Council the progress in trying to get the plan developments of the various City departments over the two years, and in all this time working with the staff, no mention was made of the need for a full E.I.R. until the whole project was submitted for final tentative tract map approval. He thought that this was a real imposition on the developer as this late date. Don Smith, representing ECOSLO, felt that a full blown E.I.R. should be prepared due to the size of the project and to the critical nature of the proposal and the effect on the environment at this edge of the city. The City Council discussed with the staff the action in requesting a full E.I.R. on this development. Councilman Petterson stated he saw no need for a full E.I.R. but did agree that some of the Planning Commission's questions should be answered prior to development. Councilman Graham stated he would agree that the full blown E.I.R. was not needed but would agree that some of the staff's and Planning Commission's questions should be analyzed. September 7, 1976 Page 6 On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Graham, Ordinance No. 678 was introduced for final passage. Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Petterson, Graham and Mayor Schwartz NOES: Councilmen Gurnee and Norris ABSENT: None 5. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 680 (1976 Series), an ordinance amending the official zone map of the City of San Luis Obispo (to rezone 1000 Los Osos Valley Road from U to R -1, application No. R- 0548). . Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. No one appeared before the City Council for or against the final adoption of the ordinance. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. On motion of.Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Mayor Schwartz that the city not finally pass Ordinance No. 680. Motion lost on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Gurnee and Mayor Schwartz NOES: Councilmen Graham, Norris, and Petterson ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Graham, Ordinance No. 680 was introduced for final passage. Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Graham, Norris and Petterson NOES: Councilman Gurnee and Mayor Schwartz ABSENT: None 6. The City Council considered various possible grants for the swimming pool complex, continued from the meeting of August 16, 1976. Joann Fenton, representing Aquatics S.L.O., stated that she hoped that the City Council would authorize the City staff to apply for and any grants that might be available to the City, from either the federal or state governments, in order to proceed with the development of a 50 meter olympic size pool for San Luis Obispo. She listed such available grants as the land and water conservation grant of the state, public work grants from the federal government, local government cooperation with private subscribers or have a private developer build the pool on park land with the lease back. Regardless of which grant, what is needed is a complete plan and specifica- tions for the pool and other improvements to be paid for by City funds so that as grants come along, the plans are ready to go. She urged the Council to proceed with hiring an architect and authorize the preparation of plans and specifications for a 50 meter olympic size pool. She estimated the cost of plans and specifications would be over $50,000.00. Jan Goodrich, Aquatics S.L.O., urged the Council to approve sufficient funds in order to get the plans and specifications underway so they could be ready if and when grants become available. They feel the Council should put up the money tonight and hire a local architect to develop the plans and specifications. 1 1 1 City Council Minutes September 7, 1976 Page 7 R.C. Muravez, Director of Finance for the City of San Luis Obispo, reviewed for the City Council the status of City funds as of June 30, 1976 including all reserves and capital improvement funds that could be made available if the City Council wished to change the budget to so do. After a long involved discussion dealing with the accounting system and the methods of handling reserves and capital improvement, it was moved by Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham that the City staff be required to 1 formalize the information for the Council's action at the next study session. Motion carried, all ayes. 7. Memorandum from R. Strong, Community Development Director, requesting City Council action to.consider an additional four month interim ordinance for signs, following expiration of interim ordinance numbers 641 and 655. He stated that the City staff and Design Review Board have been diligently proceeding with the preparation of a new sign ordinance but still have not met with the businesses, contractors, designers and other industry groups for their comments, and he hoped that within the next four month period needed to complete the revised draft, incorporating accepted revisions from these various groups and be able to present something for the Council consideration before the end of the year. After discussion by the City Council, it was moved by Mayor Schwartz, seconded-by Councilman Gurnee, the following ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 681 (1976 Series) and interim ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo renewing urgency Ordinance No. 641 relating to sign regulations for an additional period of four months. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 8. The City Council considered the request of "Grandmothers House" to approve the concept of the program and that Council approve it as a recreation program, at no cost to City, co- sponsored by the Recreation Department in conjunction with an all volunteer steering committee. Ms. Betty Branch, Executive Pro -Tem of Grandmother's House, reviewed the program proposed by the organization, which was to operate a Child Care Center, but in a way that would mix age groups to expose youngsters to different experiences, such as elderly persons playing with young children and teenagers caring for young children. She continued that after original funding, the operation would be self supporting through fees from parents using the Child Care Center. The group plans to use the Meadow.Park Building for 12 hours per week. She then introduced several members of the volunteer steering committee of "Grandmother's House" that were at the meeting. Jim Stockton, representing the Recreation Department, stated that his department has been working with Ms. Betty Branch, of Grandmother's House, and felt that this was a good addition to the City's Recreation Program and hoped the Council would approve the concept and also that the Council would allow the City to establish under the Recreation Budget separate accounts to handle receipts and disbursements for Grandmother's House. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City Council.approve the concept of "Grandmother's House" and that the Park and Recreation Department be authorized to co- sponsor the program and work out the accounting details with the Finance Department. Motion carried, all ayes. City Council Minutes September 7, 1976 Page 8 9. At this the City Council considered the final map of Tract 585 Windsong Estates located on Los Osos Road, between Prefumo Canyon Road and Descanso Road, William E. Baker, developer. Rob Strong, Community Development Director, presented for the Council's consideration, the subdivision map and the subdivision agreement required by the Planning Commission for special improvements for this development. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3127 (1976 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving the final map of Tract 585, Windsong Estates, and accepting an easement for maintenance of water and sewer line and approving the subdivision agree- ment for said tract (William E. Baker, Developer). Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. R.C. Muravez, Director of Finance, submitted for the Council's information a Summary of Financial Statements for the month of June, 1976 and for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976. He continued that at the close of the 1975/76 fiscal year, the Capital Improvements Fund contained a balance of $495,989.27, distributed as follows: Amount Due to General Fund $100,000.00 Amount Due to Equip. Replacement Fund 114,736.42 Reserve for Encumbered Contracts 188,052.15 Capital Improvement Reserves 93,200.70 Unappropriated Balance -0- $495,989.27 R.C. Muravez stated that if the above funds are repaid, the Council could still borrow them, to fund current projects. However, if they are re- borrowed, the Council should set a time and a source of funds for repay- ment, otherwise using these funds to pay for current projects would deplete the unrestricted reserves of the City. Therefore, he concluded that assuming the preceeding funds are repaid the General Fund, the following is the Total Capital Reserve Accumulation as of June 30, 1976: Restricted Reserves Library Building Reserve $80,000.00 Parks In -Lieu Reserve 22,989.34 Water Capital Replacement Reserve 175,000.00 Sewer Capital Replacement Reserve 1502000.00 $4279989.34 Unrestricted Reserves Capital Improvement Reserve (Unallocated) 93,200.70 $521,190.04 R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reviewed for the Council the item not approved or funded in the current C.I.R. City Council Minutes September 7, 1976 Page 9 Mayor Schwartz, suggested that the Council pay back the Equipment Replacement Fund of $114,736.42 and Encumbered Contracts of $188,052.15 to the General Fund, and transfer the balance of $193,200.70 to the C.I.R. and transfer $102,600.00 from Water Reserve and $110,000.00 from Sewer Reserve to C.I.R. for a total available in the C.I.R. of $405,000.00. With these additional monies, fund-the following: 1) $150,000.00 to C.I.R. category IV Projects, 2) $55,000.00 to corp yard consultant, 3) $75,000.00 to swimming pool, plans and specifications, and 4) $170,000.00 for fire station no. 4 construction. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the staff formalize the Mayor's suggestion for next Council Study Session. Motion carried, all ayes. 11. Rob Strong, Community Development Director, presented for the Council's consideration a recommendation from the Planning Commission to amend the Municipal Code dealing with non - conforming lots. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the matter was set for public'hearing on October 5, 1976 with the staff to present information to the City Council. Motion carried. 12. The City Council considered a recommendation from the Community Development Department for procedural modifications for Ordinance 604 -A reporting to the Planning Commission and City Council. Rob Strong, Community Development Director, presented the recommendations to the staff. On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Norris, the staff was directed to prepare an ordinance with legislative draft for the Council's consideration and review. Motion carried. 13. Recommendation from the Planning Commission for the revision of the Environmental Impact Procedures and Guidelines with regard to appeals of the Planning Commission decision was continued to a Study Meeting on September 20, 1976. 14. Request for Council consideration of adopting an ordinance estab- lishing a "General Appeals" procedure and adopting a resolution establish- ing fees for appeals to the City Council, was continued to Setpember 20, 1976. 15. Council consideration of General Plan Amendment Procedures and a draft resolution for fees to amend the General Plan were continued to September 20, 1976. 16. Council consideration of day and time for Study Sessions now that the Council has changed their Regular Meetings from Monday to Tuesday, the first and third Tuesday of each month. After discussion by the City Council, it was established that each Wednesday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. would be the City Council's Study Sessions. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Petterson, Gurnee, Graham and Mayor Schwartz NOES: Councilman Norris ABSENT: None 17. A communication from Maino Construction Company requesting permis- sion for a temporary stockpile of filament material at 1122 Laurel Lane pending final issuance of a building permit. City Council Minutes September 7, 1976 Page 10 On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Petterson, a temporary stockpiling permit was granted to Maino Construction Company with storage of filament material at the rear of the property at 1122 Laurel Lane.for sixty (60) days only. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Petterson, Graham, Norris and Mayor Schwartz NOES: Councilman Gurnee ABSENT: None 18. Requests from the Downtown Association to hold a Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, October 2, 1976 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. was approved on motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, all ayes. CONSENT ITEMS C -1 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, claims_ against_ the City for the month of SeQt_e_mber, 1976 were approved subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. C -2 On motion of Councilman Guunee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the minutes of the August 9, 1976 Council Meeting were approved as presented. Motion carried. C -3 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following contract pay estimates were approved and ordered paid, including change orders. Motion carried. 1) Conco Engineering Co. Est. 411 $ 751.14 Wastewater Treatment Plant C.P. 4130 -74 2) M.J. Hermeck, Inc. Est. 412 11,949.09 Street Main Project C.C.O. 441 - 3,040.00 C.P. 4428 -76 C.C.O. 412 + 5,740.59. Est. 413 FINAL 4,128.55 (10/11/76) 3) Melcher Construction Co. Est. 442 8,737.24 Prefumo Culvert Repair etc. C.C.O. 411 233.04 C.P. 4422 -76 (Preliminary) C.C.O. 442 400.00 4) Walter Bros. Construction Co. C.C.O. 447 524.55 Johnson Avenue Widening C.C.O. 418 293.29 C.P. 442 -72, SS 161 Est. 415 10,497.66 C -4 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, contract payment to Richard R. Dickey, Electrical Engineer, approving the $7,000.00 progress payment for Hallikainen and Friends, Inc. for a public address system was.. approved and ordered paid. C -5 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3126, (1976 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an agreement with Robert Corcoran to administer the 1976/77 budget for the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None City Council Minutes September 7, 1976 Page 11 C -6 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the Mayor was authorized to sign and record easements for the Cross- town Feeder, Phase II. Motion carried. C -7 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3128, (1976 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an. agreement with Orrick, Herrington, Rowley and Sutcliff for legal services for a proposed parking authority project and authorize the Mayor execute that agreement. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None C -8 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, Mayor Schwartz and Vice Mayor Petterson were designated as voting representatives and alternates for the Annual League of Cities Confer- ence in San Diego, October 17 -20, 1976. Motion carried. C -9 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3129, (1976 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo authorizing the combination of surplus property over and under $2,500. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None C -10 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, an additional $4,800 was added to the Engineering Science contract to set up pilot filters and test in comparison with existing sand filters. The test program for alternate chemicals would ultimately save costs and design headwork modifications to increase hydraulic capacity. No addition to the budget would be required at this time. Motion carried. C -11 On motion of Councilman Gurnee; seconded by Councilman Petterson, communication from the Promotional Coordinating Committee regarding the contract with Linnaea Phillips to act as Plaza Coordinator was continued to a joint meeting with the Promotional Coordinating Committee. Motion carried. C -12 Communication from Rob Strong, Community Development Director, requesting Council consideration of the proposed City Hall parking lot modification was referred to the 1977/78 C.I.P. budget study on motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham. Motion carried. C -13 Rob Strong, Director of Community Development, stated that the City Council agreed to consider specific amendments to the 1972 General Plan of October, 1976 and January, 1977 if the proposed 1974 General Plan revisions have not yet been adopted. Since the E.R.C. must take action on planned amendment proposals and the Planning Commission must review and formulate a recommendation prior to Council consideration, staff would not have time to meet the deadline for the October Council agenda. Instead the staff recommends that the Council defer the October and January Council consideration of interim 1972 Plan amendments and instead initiate such amendments in January of 1977 for Council consider- ation if the 1974 General Plan revisions have not been previously adopted. City Council Minutes September 7, 1976 Page 12 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the recommendation of Rob Strong was accepted. Motion carried. C -14 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3130, (1976 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo rescinding bus loading zones on Los Osos Valley Road, Orcutt Road, and Marsh Street and adding bus loading.zones on Los Osos Valley Road, Laurel Lane, Johnson Avenue, Monterey Street, Mill Street and Higuera Street. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None C -15 On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3131, (1976 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo rescinding resolution no. 3090 which changes parking designations along portions of Monterey and Higuera Streets. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Petterson, Gurnee, Graham and Mayor Schwartz NOES: Councilman Norris ABSENT: None C -16 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3132, (1976 Series), a resolution of contention to approve an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of the Public Employee's Retirement System and the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None C -17 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the City Council approved a change to designate John Sylvia and Regnar Paulsen as full -time temporary employees to be eligible for sick leave and vacation benefits and including retirement and health benefits. Motion carried. C -18 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, a claim against the City by Bruce S. Smith for damages incurred when sewer backed up into all sinks, toilets, tub and shower claimed $565.15 was denied and referred to the insurance carrier. Motion carried. C -19 On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, ' a claim against the City by Mrs. James C. Douglas, 331 Hathway Street, for damages incurred when sewage backed up in her bathroom and kitchen totaling $343.90 was denied and referred to the insurance carrier. Motion carried. City Council Minutes September 7, 1976 Page 13 C -20 Richard D. Miller, Administrative Officer;announced the appoint- ment of Frank N. Potter to the position of Police Officer beginning September 16, 1976 at Step 1 or $1008 per month subject to one year's probation. He also announced the appointment of Ruth A. Bull to the position of Typist Clerk II in the Community Development Department beginning August 30, 1976 at Step 1 or $668 per month, with a one year probationary period. C -21 On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3133, (1976 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving a loading zone on Caudell.Street,establishing a mail zone on.Capitollio Way, establishing a 15 minute parking zone on Osos Street, prohibiting parking on Chorro Street and on Kentucky Avenue, replacing a loading zone on Marsh Street with two hour parking and rescinding a green zone on Upham Street. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None BID ITEMS B -1 The City Clerk reported on bids received for MODULAR HOME AND STORAGE GARAGE FOR TEMPORARY FIRE STATION, at Los Osos Valley Road and Madonna Road, bids opened August 25, 1976 at 2:00 p.m. Estimated cost: Modular home $16,000, Garage estimated at $6,000 - Total $22,000. On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the matter was continued so that the Fire Chief could bring in square foot costs on similar fire houses recently built in other cities. B -2 The City Clerk reported on bids PARKING LOT, SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PALM STREET - OSOS STREET. City Plan No. 32 -76. Bids opened August 31, 1976 at 3:00 p.m. Engineer's estimate $11,800.00. 1) Walter Bros. Construction Co. $10,064.75 3230 South Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA 2) R. Burke Corporation 12,037.50 Post Office Box 957 San Luis Obispo, CA 3) Conco Engineering 12,117.02 Post Office Box 511 San Luis Obispo, CA 4) Paso Constructors 12,704.00 Route 1, Box 14D Paso Robles, CA On motion of.Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Graham, the low bid of Walter Bros. Construction Co., $10,064.75, was approved. The City Clerk is to process the contract document and the Finance Officer is to write a resolution increasing the budget over the estimate. Motion carried. B -3 The City Clerk reported on bids received for FREDERICKS STREET STORM DRAIN REPLACEMENT, City Plan No. 7 -77, Project SS 225, Engineer's estimate $7,400.00. City Council Minutes September 7, 1976 Page 14 1) Fred Julian & Associates $ 5,651.00 1141 Foothill Boulevard San Luis Obispo, CA 2) Walter Bros. Construction Co. 6,600.00 Post Office Box 809 San Luis Obispo, CA 3) Boyd Construction 8,251.00 163 Ramona Drive San Luis Obispo, CA 4) Madonna Construction Co. 8,800.00 Post Office Box 910 San Luis Obispo, CA 5) Conco Engineering 8,945.00 Post Office Box 511 San Luis Obispo, CA 6) Melcher Construction Co. 9,500.00 1415 Smith Street San Luis Obispo, CA 7) Baker Corporation 9,968.00 Post Office Box 419 Arroyo Grande, CA 8) Paso Construction Co. 10,047.00 Route 1, Box 14 -D Paso Robles, CA 9) R. Burke Corporation 13,100.00 Post Office Box 957 San Luis Obispo, CA On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Graham, the bid was awarded to Fred Julian & Associates, $5,651.00. The City Clerk is to process the contract documents. Motion carried. B -4 The City Clerk reported on bids for-STREET RESURFACING PROJECT, City Plan No. 12 -77, Project SS 227, Engineer's estimate $40,000.00. 1) Southern Pacific Milling Co. $33,461.00 Suburban Road San Luis Obispo, CA 2) A.J. Diani Construction Co. 33,895.00 Post Office Box 636 Santa Maria, CA 3) Madonna Construction Co. 34,310.00 Post Office Box 910 San Luis Obispo, CA 4) M.J. Hermreck, Inc. 35,637.50 600 Hill Nipomo, CA 5) Walter Bros. Construction Co. 35,961.50 Post Office Box 809 San Luis Obispo, CA 6) R. Burke Corporation 36,470.00 Post Office Box 957 San Luis Obispo, CA 7) Paso Constructors 39,228.00 Route 1, Box 14 -D Paso Robles, CA [l