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.
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September 7, 1976
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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