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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/15/1977MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 19.77 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY COUNCIL Pledge Roll Call 1 PRESENT: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz ABSENT: None City Staff PRESENT: J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer; Allen Grimes, City Attorney; Rob Strong, Director of Community Development; Jim Stockton, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation; Roger Neuman, Police Chief; D.F. Romero, Director of Public Services 1. The City Council held a public hearing pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance 604 -A on the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding a Level I Water Deficiency affecting the entire City. Rob Strong, Community Development Director, reported on behalf of the Planning Commission's recommendation that the Utility Engineer and the Water Treatment Plant Superintendent had reported that water processed from all sources, Whale Rock, Salinas and local creeks for the past twelve calendar months totaled 6,604 acre feet; thus the City had now reached the precau- tionary action point and a public hearing must be held in accordance with Level I procedures. He explained that this is the precautionary action point, not the critical point. In other words, the City had water resources of approximately 7,680 acre feet per year but that when the amount of water in a twelve month period reached 6,500 acre feet of water used, the provisions of Ordinance 604 -A required report to the City Council of what water use was going on in the City. He continued that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council take the following action: 1) The City should institute a community -wide water conservation program which will (a) help the community avoid future water shortages and allow timely resource planning; (b) increase public awareness that our water supply is a limited resource which should be conserved particu- larly during the period of May through October peak seasonal use periods; and (c) initiate City assistance to water conservation pro - grams such as making devices and techniques for reduced irrigation and domestic use available-at cost. 2) The City should carefully monitor, and if necessary, defer applications for new commercial - industrial developments which impose significant additional demands on our water supply until a firm decision is made to augment existing water resources. Future Project EIR's should clearly assess the impact of the development proposals on existing limited water 1 resources. 3) Engineering Science, the City's water study consultants, will have completed their study of alternative water supplies about March 1, 1977, at which time the City can better assess the problem and alternative solutions. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. City Council Minutes February 15, 1977 Page 2 Jeff_•Jorgensen spoke in support of a conservation program of a water supply for the City-and a good monitoring program by the City of this precious resource. Don Smith spoke in support of a water conservation program and urged the City Council to take strong leadership in the conservation program. He felt that the Council had been lacking in getting straight information to the public on the City's water situation. Mrs. Melanie Billig asked what effect the closing of Reservoir No. 1 would have on the City's system due to the threat by the Health Department to shut it down if a cover were not placed within the reasonable future. Robert Mote, Utilities Engineer, stated that it would have very little, if any, effect at all. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Gurnee stated that he felt the Planning Commission's recommenda- tions were weak and did not meet the City is water problem. He felt that the City had a serious water problem and should let the-public know how to solve the water problem. He felt that the City should establish a growth management strategy to keep water use under control. He suggested a public relations program by the City to let the .public know the City's water situa- tion and further urge the vote by the citizens of the City on a supplemental water supply and /or growth. Councilman Norris felt that Ordinance 604 -A was a good one as it established a warning system on the utility system. He also felt that the City of San Luis Obispo should take action to join in the Nacimiento Project which he felt was the best program for the City. He felt that the State Water Plan was amiss, would never arrive in San Luis Obispo as Santa Barbara would never vote for their share. Councilman Petterson agreed that the City should adopt a Water Conservation Program to save this most precious resource. He also felt that a public relations effort should be made to make the citizens aware of the City's woes.. . Mayor Schwartz stated that the water supply question was an extremely com- plex problem with no easy answers. He then reviewed at length the problem of bringing in supplemental water supply either from Nacimiento or the State.Water Plan. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the Council direct the staff to prepare a ballot question for the November 1977 election on whether water should be brought into the City of San Luis Obispo with public decision to be binding on the Council. Motion lost on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Gurnee and Graham NOES:- Councilmen Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following motion-was made that the City of San Luis Obispo join with-the City of Morro Bay and other. cities in the County to bring Nacimiento water to the ballot. in November, 1977 with the City to share equally with other partners within the County and that the County immediately prepare an E.I.R. with the State Plan as an alternative project. 1 n u 1 City Council Minutes February 15, 1977 Page 3 Motion lost on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Gurnee and Graham NOES: Councilmen Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Norris, that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and direct the staff to prepare a pamphlet as suggested. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Norris, Graham, Petterson.and Mayor Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 2. The City Council considered the matter of the Laguna Lake Golf Course Contract for professional services. Jim Stockton, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation, submitted a report on the financial picture concerning the Laguna Lake Golf Course and concession operation, broken down into four separate headings for ease of understanding: 1) Statement of Current Expenses; 2) Statement of Current Revenues; 3) Antici- pated Increase_ in Expense for Current Year; and 4) Alternatives and Recommend- ations. He again reviewed the alternatives and recommendations presented by staff to the City Council on January 7, 1977 which were: 1) Consider extension of existing.Professional Contract and Concession Agreement with Mr. Kober; 2) Consider renegotiation of Pro Contract and Concession Agreement, with current Professional, considering the large increase in lease cost for the driving range.incurred in December which has direct bearing on concession allowed..in Agreement; 3) Advertisement of position for any P.G.A. Professional, interview those interested in the job, hire the P.G.A. Professional whose program was most advantageous.to the City; 4) Consider that the existing contract and concession agreement NOT be extended or renegotiated and that the Recreation Department operate-the shop and driving range concessions with part -time personnel supervised by Department Staff; and a fifth item which could be added would be to discontinue the Driving Range Operation. He further reported that the philosophy of the Park and Recreation Commission, as reported in the meeting of February 2, 1977, indicated that they would like to go with some time of.resident -pro operation. The Commission wished that Alternate 2 and 3 be explored to determine whether or not a new contract could be renegotiated to negate the impact of-increased driving range cost to the City. Should this not be possible, Alternate #4 would then be carried out. If this was to be the course followed, it was his opinion that the current contract would have to be extended on a month -to -month basis until a new contract was agreed to or the City were to take over the concession operations itself. Considering all the information received and involved in this study, Mr. Stockton still felt that-after completing all the investigation, it would be less expensive to the City, through the Recreation Department, acting as its own concessionaire and he so recommended. Bobby Kober, Professional and Manager of the Laguna Lake Golf Course, submitted a letter to the .City Council, stating that he was at all times ready and.willing to meet and discuss a new contract with the City for .professional services at the golf course. Mr. and Mrs. James Greil, 2038 San Luis Drive, submitted a letter supporting the continuation of Bobby Kober as Pro at the Golf Course. City Council Minutes February 15, 1977 Page 4; . Communication . from Mrs. John Olsen, also of the City, urging continuation of Bobby Kober as Professional. A similar.letter from Mr. and Mrs. Ralph T. Evans, 1853 Thelma Avenue, urging the City Council to keep Mr. Kober on as Professional-at the Golf Course. Liz Fisher submitted a petition signed by 349 persons supporting the operation of the Golf Course by a P.G.A. Professional, which they felt was in the best interest of the golf course. She also.stated that the staff report was again full.of misleading - statements and figures,-and she recommended that the City Council put this matter aside and continue Bobby Kober's contract on a month -to -month basis which would increase revenue to the City and pleasure to the residents who would use the course. Claude Forsythe stated he was in support.of Bobby Kober staying on as Pro. He felt that putting a City employee in charge would really down -grade the golf course and.operation. He, too, felt that a review of the figures the staff presented were quite misleading. Ron Dunin spoke in support of the Kober operation, said that golfers had spoken to him .supporting a P.G.A. Pro on.the golf course. He felt that the driving range proposal should be.dropped. He felt that a City employee would down -grade the whole operation. John Evans was in support of keeping a P.G.A. Pro in the golf course operation; felt that a City employee would be unqualified and uncaring as to the operation.and felt that it took a professional to really feel for the program. Howard Benzings.was also -in support of continuing the present operation of the golf course with a P.G.A. Pro. He felt that regardless of the cost to the taxpayers, that all recreation would not have to necessarily have to make money. He stated that the staff's financial figures were incorrect 1 and misleading. He -felt that putting a crew of 4 -hour City employees on a 7 -day week operation would really cost the City taxpayers money. He felt that the County should negotiate with Mr. Kober and continue his operations. Ralph Evans was in- support of continuing the present operation in Laguna Lake Golf Course with Mr.. Kober in charge. Liz Fisher read a- letter. dated 2/3/77 from Bobby Kober stating he was willing, at any time, to renegotiate with any one in authority at the City of San Luis Obispo. Councilman Petterson felt that the City would be better served if they kept Bobby Kober on as a Pro at the City golf course. He felt that Mr. Kober would do.a better job than a bunch of City employees. He urged that the City renegotiate with Mr. Kober for a more equitable contract to both parties. Councilman Graham also felt that -the City should renegotiate with Bobby Kober to allow him to continue as Pro at the Golf Course. Councilman Graham.concurred with Councilman Petterson's comments and felt that Mr. Kober should be.rehired by contract at the golf course. Councilman Norris felt that the City had done a good job on the physical side of the golf course but he was opposed to the taxpayers picking up an additional $1.30 for each golfer for each time they played. He felt that any contract.with the professional should consider this subsidy. He felt that the City should call for bids from other golf pros, etc. Mayor Schwartz felt that the course should be operated by a pro but he felt that a pro and golfers find some way to replace the City's taxpayers subsidy. He felt that the users of the facility should work to reduce the cost per payer at the City's leased golf-course. City Council Minutes February 15, 1977 Page 5 On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, that the City Council direct staff to renegotiate a new contract with Pro Bobby Kober. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz NOES: Councilman Norris ABSENT: None 3. Request from R.M. Tietje requesting Council reconsideration of the Worm Digestion of Sludge to include three additional programs as follows: 1) Any City monies spent to be in conformity with normal growth plans of the sewer farm; 2) Any program carried out at Sewer Farm to be under control of City employees in charge of day -to -day operations of the facility; and 3) No work load to be shifted to City personnel for testing, cleaning or maintaining of any experiments, or cleaning up after any part of the program. It was his opinion that the present use and operation of the sewer plant and the use of sludge was fair to everyone, was fair to the City of San Luis Obispo, and did not cost any money, but under the present plan, in addition to paying the salaries of someone to do the work for these private entrepreneurs, the Council should protect the taxpayers from this type of exploitation. Mayor Schwartz explained that the program had been approved by the City Council after a public hearing and felt that the City should proceed; that this was another way of-disposing of sewer plant sludge. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded-by Councilman Petterson, the following resolution.was introduced: Resolution No. 3252 (1977 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo authorizing a transfer of General Fund appropriations of $750.00 for City participation in a test program of "Worm-Digestion of Sludge at the City Sewer Treatment Plant ". Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Graham,-Gurnee; Petterson and Mayor Schwartz NOES: Councilman Norris ABSENT: None 9:00 p.m. Mayor Schwartz declared a recess. 9:20 p.m. The City Council.reconvened with all Councilmen present. 5. The City Council considered the $20,000 Quarterly Project Water Improvement Program as submitted by Robert C. Mote. He recommended that the first priority for this quarter be the Peach, Morro to Santa Rosa Street line, which would be a 10" water main in Peach Street extending from Morro to Santa Rosa which would give the City a strong Vic Montgomery, representing the proponents of this program, felt that this was a good experiment,.was something that was needed, that more knowledge ' was needed on this type of an operation, and he felt that the City had suggested the same conditions as Mr. Tietje had requested and he hoped the Council would allow the program to continue. Mayor Schwartz explained that the program had been approved by the City Council after a public hearing and felt that the City should proceed; that this was another way of-disposing of sewer plant sludge. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded-by Councilman Petterson, the following resolution.was introduced: Resolution No. 3252 (1977 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo authorizing a transfer of General Fund appropriations of $750.00 for City participation in a test program of "Worm-Digestion of Sludge at the City Sewer Treatment Plant ". Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Graham,-Gurnee; Petterson and Mayor Schwartz NOES: Councilman Norris ABSENT: None 9:00 p.m. Mayor Schwartz declared a recess. 9:20 p.m. The City Council.reconvened with all Councilmen present. 5. The City Council considered the $20,000 Quarterly Project Water Improvement Program as submitted by Robert C. Mote. He recommended that the first priority for this quarter be the Peach, Morro to Santa Rosa Street line, which would be a 10" water main in Peach Street extending from Morro to Santa Rosa which would give the City a strong City Council Minutes February 15, 1977 Page 6 connection to Santa Rosa from the 14" line in Chorro. He therefore recom- mended..that the City Council approve funding for this project to the extent of $20,000 and that the developer be- required to fund the difference. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Petterson, the recommendation of the Utilities Engineer establishing the priority was approved. Motion carried. Robert Mote then-brought to the Council's attention and..:requested permission to approve the.installation of an 8" water line in Santa Rosa Street from Walnut Street to Palm Street to be accomplished in conjunction with the recently approved widening project for Santa Rosa Street. This new 8" line would replace an existing deficient 4" line. The installation of this line at this time would eliminate the necessity of cutting and replacing the pavement as these items.would be part of the street construction project. This could also mean a saving of 15 to 20% for the water line installation. This 4" line was about 50 years old and the valves were so worn out they could no longer be operated.properly. Also, experience had shown that old pipes like this which were under an area where the street was being resur- faced.tended.to develop trouble probably due to the brittleness coupled with the effects-6f the heavy construction equipment used in repaving the process. He recommended that this water line project be included in the 1977/78 budget either as upgrading of a deficient water line under the pre '42 program or as a capital improvement item. The estimated cost for the work is $33,700 and he requested Council permission to authorize processing of the plans and specifications.. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded-by Mayor Schwartz, the staff was authorized to proceed with the engineering plans and specifications for the Santa Rosa Water Line from Walnut Street to Palm Street. Motion carried, all ayes. 6. The City Council considered the Proposed Revised Tree Ordinance and resolution adopting policies and standards for tree planting and maintenance. Dave Romero and Rob Strong reviewed the major changes in the proposed ordin- ance. Councilman Graham moved that no change be made in the make -up of the Tree Committee. Motion lost for lack of a second. On motion.of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, that all Council membership on the Tree Committee be dropped. Motion carried. On motion of.Councilman Petterson, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the follow- ing ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No, 695 (1977 Series), an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo amending Article IV, Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code, Tree Regulations. Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz NOES: Councilman Graham ABSENT: .None 7. The City Council considered the Tentative Tract.Map No. 592 - Los Verdes.Estates,.Phase III, Garden Homes, Ltd., located on the west side of South Higuera Street, between Los Verdes Park I and the Creekside Mobile Home Park. Rob Strong, Director of Community Development, submitted the recommendation of the Planning Commission approving a 93 lot single_ family:;. residential subdivision No, 592. He stated that the Planning Commission, at its 1 J 1 City Council Minutes February 15, 1977 Page 7 regular meeting of January 19, 1977, recommended approval by a 3 to 2 vote of the subject tentative tract map subject to 7 findings and 26 conditions which are submitted for the Council's consideration. The majority of the Commission, after the public hearing, stated they were able to make the 7 findings required by the State Subdivision Act to approve a subdivision, including No. 3, that the site was physically suitable for this type of development and No. 5, that the design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements were not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. He stated that while not intending to take away from the Commission's majority interpretation and ability to make the required findings, it was his opinion and that of his staff, that it would be difficult for the City to support finding #3 due to-the physical location of the site as well as the existing-environs adjacent to the subject site. The subdivision might also be opposed to many who felt the City and the Zone 9 concepts for flood control.were.likely to substantially and avoidably injure fish or. their habitat.. thus preventing finding #5. He also stated that.recent changes in the CEQA and the City's environmental impact procedures and guidelines required that, were there any significant adverse effect identified in the environmental impact report, the City might not approve the project unless: 1) The project was modified in such a way that all adverse effects were avoided or reduced to insignificant levels; or 2) In the event that-economic, social or other.conditions made it infeasi- ble to mitigate the significant - effects on the environment and-there was no feasible alternative, the project might be approved at the..discretion of the City. He concluded that although the Commission did not require it, the staff also recommended that the overhead power lines between the subdivision and Phase I of the Los Verdes Estates also be undergrounded if the development was to be allowed. He recommended that because of the complicated conditions and elaborate findings,.the staff requested that.:the Council determine whether they intended to approve-or deny the project, and if approval was intended, to discuss appropriate additional-conditions, if desired. With this direction, the Planning Staff and the City Attorney could prepare necessary resolution and.supporting documentation for adoption at a future meeting. D.F. Romero, Public. Services Director, stated that the realignment and widening of San Luis Creek, as proposed by the developer, was a necessary first step in relieving flooding near the Los Osos interchange and reaching the goals adopted with Zone 9. In his opinion, the City must start at the lower end of the system if they were to ever achieve adequate flood protec- tion. The elaborate mitigating measures should support the environment and he recommended that the City proceed with the creek alignment as rapidly as possible. Andrew Merriam, Planner for Tract No. 592, stated that the developer agreed to all the conditions established by the Planning Commission. He felt that the only two items for discussion with the City Council were: 1) the creek widening and /or .realignment; and 2) use of land other than R -1, PD 'or Mobile Homes. He felt that the proposal in Item 1 was to help meet the 100 year storm criteria set by the City and adopted by Zone 9. ' Paul Landell, City employee and City representative to the Zone 9 Advisory Board, reviewed for the Council the conditions established in the Special Subdivision Agreement and which were approved by the Zone 9 Advisory Board: 1) The subdivider should correct overland flood hazard conditions effecting his property and obtain clarification of the flood plain information report from the Corp of Engineers regarding flood hazard conditions; and 2) The _.:. subdivider should not modify the San Luis Creek Channel in the vicinity of the subdivision (3200' section), prepare preliminary plans on file with the City Council Minutes February 15, 1977 Page 8: City, and to the approval of the City Engineering Department, Flood Control District Zone.9, the.California Department of Fish and Game, and any other agency with jurisdiction. The modification should be complete concurrent with the subdivision improvements required by the City and prior to occupancy of any buildings. All rough grading of creek channel modifications should be completed prior to commencement of street improvements and all building permit issuance. Roy Parsons spoke in support of the proposed development as he felt that the creek channel must be realigned in order to make this portion of San Luis Creek flood proof. He felt that this approach protected the adjacent property and was also sound environmentally. Harold Field,.1704 Oceanaire Drive, stated he was in support of the proposed development due to the approved creek improvement and realignment which he felt was environmentally sound, met the 100 =year flood criteria and also would benefit all City property owners upstream of this development. He urged the City Council to support the development and make some steps toward flood protection. Liz Fisher stated she.was opposed to the proposed development due to con- struction of residences in flood plain. She also felt that the realignment and creek modifications were wrong and should not be allowed. Melanie Billig questioned the action of the Zone 9 Advisory Board establish- ing policy on stream realignment without full hearing which would establish the cost of the.taxpayers portion of the improvement. She felt that flood problems in the City and environment should also be brought. out it a public hearing. She questioned the:Council's consideration of a realignment of 3200'.of San Luis Creek. She felt the Council should reconsider their action in turning over of drainage problems and maintenance to Zone 9. She also wondered why the City had never used flood plain zoning to protect the people-of San Luis Obispo. She felt that the City should proceed slowly with this development and allow.the mitigating questions to be answered. She urged the Council to state that any future costs for creek work to the City would not be at the City taxpayer's expense. She also felt the City should get an exception to-the-liability for future flooding caused by this problem. Jim Kimball discussed the flood problem along Calle Joaquin and Los Osos Road and urged the Council to approve this development as a first step to creek realignment which afford some flood control or protection to upstream users. Don Smith stated he was opposed to the proposed development, felt the City should protect this fine agricultural land for future generations. He also stated that the - proposed creek channelization and realignment was wrong, and environmentally disasterous. He felt the Council, if they approved this development, would be a continuation of poor planning expressed by this Council for the past four years. Dorothy Connor, President of.the.League of Woman Voters, felt the City Council could not approve this tract due to non - conformity with State Sub- division Regulations but. if the.City:Council..insisted upon approving the. tract they..should stick.to conditions established by the-Planning Commission, especially numbers 1, 2, 3, 4,..5 and 17. Andrew Merriam again spoke in support of the.proposed single - family tract map which he.felt was an appropriate and good use of the land. 1 Warren Dolezal, developer, agreed with all conditions set by the Planning Commission including the Fish.and Game's request for a planting of fish. He.also stated that he had been working on this tract for over 20 months and he felt that he had met every condition of City, County, State, Federal Government, etc. He felt that he had met every condition for stream realign- ment at future great expense to him. LaVerne Schneider, Member of the City Planning Commission, stated that she supported the project and felt that there were good trade -offs to the City. She felt that every environmental problem had been solved and she urged the City Council to approve this whole package of development; subdivision, creek alignment, etc. City Council Minutes February 15, 1977 Page 9• -- Robert Leitcher spoke in support of the proposed development.and the treat- ment that was being done by this developer to improve San Luis Creek for flood control purposes and to develop larger carrying capacities for the flood water. Councilman Petterson stated he was in support of the total development. He felt the developer and staff had made a most thorough analysis of this proposal, including the draft E.I.R. and expanded E.I.R. He stated he would support.the development although he disagreed with the staff and would approve the single family tract as proposed. Councilman Graham also felt that.a lot of good homework had been made on this proposal-and he felt he could support this development as there were some good trade -offs to the advantage of the City. Councilman Gurnee said he was opposed to a development of this type to single family dwellings in an area of planned development and mobile home parks with their own self- contained recreational areas. He also supported the proposed realignment and channelization of San Luis Creek with reserva- tions and he has been informed that the Council would make the development adhere to the creek plan and there would be no long term damage to the environment. All Councilmen present approved of the continuation of the discussion. 8. Abandonment of Rockview Place was continued to the meeting of February 16, 1977 at 12:10 p.m. 9 -C- Communication from the Business Improvement Area recommending a replacement for Erling Bjorklund was continued to February 16, 1977 at 12:10 p.m. CONSENT ITEMS C -1 On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, claims against the City for the month of February, 1977 were approved sub- ject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. Motion carried, all ayes. C -2 . Request that Council consider a six month-extension for a developer to file a final parcel map for Minor Subdivision No. 404, Eugene.Jackson, applicant for 520 and 526 Dana Street was.approved on motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Gurnee. All ayes. C -3 Council consideration of granting an easement behind the Creamery in San Luis Creek was approved on motion of Councilman Norris seconded by Councilman Gurnee with the Mayor authorized to sign the grant deed and easement: Motion carried, all ayes. C -4 On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman.Gurnee, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3253 (1977..Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo accepting work on City Plan No. 21 -75, Broad Street Waterline Relocation, and authorizing final payment on the contract. 9 -A A petition from business owners and operators on Broad Street demanding relief from the Council regarding the new parking zone established on Broad.Street was continued to an adjourned meeting of February 16, 1977 at 12:10 p.m. ' 9 -B Request-for approval from the Design Review Board for heritage trees numbers 2, 3 and 4 were continued to February 16, 1977 at 12:10 p.m. 9 -C- Communication from the Business Improvement Area recommending a replacement for Erling Bjorklund was continued to February 16, 1977 at 12:10 p.m. CONSENT ITEMS C -1 On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, claims against the City for the month of February, 1977 were approved sub- ject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. Motion carried, all ayes. C -2 . Request that Council consider a six month-extension for a developer to file a final parcel map for Minor Subdivision No. 404, Eugene.Jackson, applicant for 520 and 526 Dana Street was.approved on motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Gurnee. All ayes. C -3 Council consideration of granting an easement behind the Creamery in San Luis Creek was approved on motion of Councilman Norris seconded by Councilman Gurnee with the Mayor authorized to sign the grant deed and easement: Motion carried, all ayes. C -4 On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman.Gurnee, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3253 (1977..Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo accepting work on City Plan No. 21 -75, Broad Street Waterline Relocation, and authorizing final payment on the contract. City Council Minutes February 15, 1977 Page 10 Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Graham, Norris, Gurnee, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the follow- ing resolution was also introduced: Resolution No. 3253 -A (1977 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo increasing capital improvement appropriations for the 1976/77 fiscal year.and author- izing a transfer of funds for the Broad Street Waterline of $14,600. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None C -5 On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3254 (1977 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo authorizing the appropriation of funds received under the Federal Antirecession Assistance Act. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Norris, Graham, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None C -6 A resolution increasing the Water Fund Appropriations for addi- tional funds to purchase two motor scooters was dropped from the agenda. C -7 On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, claim against the City by Donald Hedrick in the amount of $217.20 for injuries to his =son when he rode his bicycle off culvert at Madonna Road and freeway ramp was denied and referred to the insurance carrier. Motion carried, all ayes. C -8 On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the annual report of the Curator of San Luis Obispo County Historical Museum - Louisiana Clayton Dart was ordered.received and filed. Motion carried, all ayes. C -9 . On motion of.Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the Council approved the following salary step increases: Ruth A. Bull - Typist Clerk II From Step 1 or $668.00 to Step 2 or $704.00 Donald W. Pratt - Police Officer From Step 4 or $1186.00 to Step 5 or $1252.00 Roger Reyes - Maintenance Man II From Step 2 or $844..00 to Step 3 or.$892.00 Janice M. Spurr - Parking Enforcement Officer From Step 1 or $702.00 to Step 2 or $742.00 Motion carried, all ayes. City Council Minutes February 15, 1977 Page ll'- C -10 R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the following appoint- ments, reappointments, and promotions to City service as follows: A. Appointment of CETA Firefighter Trainee, Michael Castaneda to the full -time permanent position of Firefighter beginning 2/1/77 at Step 1 or $948 per month subject-to a one -year probationary period. B. Appointment of Ralph L. Richards to the position of CETA Firefighter Trainee' at $833 per month beginning 2/1/77. C. Appointment of William K.. McCool to the position of CETA Firefighter Trainee at $833 per month beginning 2/1/77. D. Reappointment of Michael Dan Smith to the position of Planning Associate beginning 2/14/77 at.Step 5 or $1460 per month. E. Promotion of Barton M. Topham to the position of Police Sergeant begin - ning 2 /1/77 at Step 3.or $1324,-(with educational incentive) per month subject to a one -year probationary period and with consideration of advancement to higher steps on an annual basis. Appointments acknowledged. APPROVED: June 7, 1977 '/ _5� .`Fitzpatrick, City Clerk C -11 The-Project Schedules for the month of February, 1977 were ordered received and filed. BIDS RECEIVED B -1 The City Clerk reported on bids received for supplying various chemicals to the City.Water.and Sewer Plant for the calendar year 1977. On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by.Mayor:Schwartz, the low bid for each category was accepted. .Motion carried, all ayes. B -2 The City Clerk reported on bids received for "MEADOW PARK LIGHTING PROJECT ", City Plan No. 20 -77, as follows: Collins Electric.Company. Alternate #1 $32,111.00 P.O. Box 1609 Alternate #2 $31,611.00 Stockton, CA 95203 Lee Wilson Electric Co. Alternate #1 $36,461.00 P.O._ Box: 250 Alternate #2 $34,461.00 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Galland Electric Co. Alternate #1 $49,900.00 2020 E. Lincoln Alternate #2 $47,300.00 Anaheim, CA 92806 Santa Maria Electric Alternate #1 $62,820.00 408.North Broadway Alternate #2 $59,350.00 Santa Maria, CA 93454 The low bid was awarded to Collins.Electric Company, Alternate #1 - $32,111.00 on motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Mayor Schwartz. Motion carried, all ayes. ' There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Schwartz adjourned the meeting to 12:10 p.m., Wednesday, February 16, 1977. APPROVED: June 7, 1977 '/ _5� .`Fitzpatrick, City Clerk