HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/1978M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1978 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
Roll Call
Councilmen
PRESENT: -Ron Dunin, Jeff Jorgensen, Steve Petterson, Allen Settle, and ,
Mayor Kenneth•E. Schwartz,
ABSENT: None
City Staff
PRESENT: J.H. Fitzpatrick City Clerk; Lee Walton, Administrative Officer;
R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer; George Thacher, City Attorney;
Dan Smith, Senior Planner; Glen Matteson, Planning Assistant;
Wayne Peterson, City Engineer; Richard Minor, Fire Chief; Jim
Stockton, Director of Parks and Recreation; Roger Neuman, Police
Chief; D.F. Romero, Director of Public Services
B. The City Council considered the appointment of a public member to the
Waterways Planning Board, continued from the October 3, 1978 council meeting.
Councilman Jorgensen again nominated Mr. Dirk R. Walters to be a member of the
Waterways Planning Board.
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Settle, that Dirk R.
Walters be appointed to the Waterways Planning Board for a term ending June 30,
1980. Motion carried, all ayes..
Councilman Settle nominated Phillip Ruggles to be a member of the Citizens'
Advisory Committee to complete the term of William Flory who had resigned.
Councilman Settle stated that Mr. Ruggles had been interviewed by the subcom-
mittee for C.A.C. membership and that he had been an alternate and had been
attending the meetings with the C.A.C.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that Phillip
Ruggles be appointed to the Citizens' Advisory Committee for a one -year term
expiring on June 30 „ 1979. :Motion carried.
C. At this time, Mayor Schwartz presented a Resolution of Appreciation
from the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo to Donald Hale, expressing
the City's gratitude for his over 30 years of long and dedicated service to the
City's Fire Department and wishing him well on his contemplated retirement.
1. The City Council held a public hearing on the provisions of Resolution
No. 3674, 1978 Series, a resolution of the City Council preliminarily determining
that certain trees constitute dangerous obstructions to stream flow in the City
of San Luis Obispo and listing eight trees of potential hazards under the
provisions of this resolution.
The City Clerk presented an affidavit by Pamela Voges that she had personally
mailed this first class, return receipt requested a certified copy of resolution
and notice of public hearing on September 28, 1978 and..the City Clerk, J.H.
Fitzpatrick, presented his certificate that he personally posted each property
showing exhibit of Resolution No.. 3674 on October 3, 1978.
D.F. Romero, Public Service Director, stated that Item No. 7 on Exhibit A,
property posted for Noyes, etal to safety prune a large sycamore along Prefumo
Canyon Creek near the end of the freeway drive was assessed to the wrong property
owner and that the tree belonged to the Laguna Lake Company who stated to him
that they would accept responsibility.
George Thacher, City Attorney, submitted for the record the minutes of the
Waterways Planning Board recommending that the City Council abate certain trees
which were a potential hazard and nuisance in the city drainage system.
City Council Minutes
October 17, 1978
Page 2
D.F..Romero was then sworn in by the City Clerk as to the testimony he was to
give in this public hearing.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No. 1 - Property Owner A.L. & D.G. Gilbert was to safety prune a large eucalyptus
tree leaning over the creek adjacent to San Luis Obispo Creek behind 1218 Pismo
Street,
D.F. Romero then presented the nuisance as it existed and which should be trimmed
for safety purposes.
No. 2 - San Luis Obispo National Bank to remove a ten inch willow laying over
Stenner Creek just off Santa Rosa behind 1001 Foothill Boulevard.
D.F. Romero presented evidence as to the potential hazard of this problem.
No. 3 - D.F. and B.E. Blausey remove or protect an undermined Sycamore in
the Old Garden Creek behind 754 Lincoln Way.
D.F. Romero presented to the City Council the evidence of the effect this tree
would have as a hazard in Old Garden Creek.
Mr. Blausey appeared before the City Council and stated that he would do all
he could to protect this tree, that he did not wish to remove it, and he hoped
the City would cooperate with him.
No..4 - M.F. Bowman to remove a large willow clump in San Luis Creek behind
581 Dana Street.
D.F. Romero presented evidence as to the potential hazard to the drainage in
this creek.
No. 5 - Chorro Lodge No. 168, Independent Owner of Oddfellows, to remove a large
eucalyptus tree along San Luis Creek behind the cemetery on Elks Lane.
D.F. Romero reviewed for the City Council the problem with this tree and its
potential hazard to the drainage in this area.
No. 6 - Laguna Lake Company to safety prune a large sycamore along Prefumo Creek
in the mobile home park.
D.F. Romero then presented evidence as to the hazard of this tree.
No. 7 - O.R. Moyes, etal, which has now been assumed by the Laguna Lake Company
which also consisted of a safety prune to a large sycamore.in Prefumo Creek
near the end of Fairway Drive.
Mr. Romero presented the evidence as to the potential hazard of this tree.
No. 8 - Peram, Inc. to remove small eucalyptus trees along Froom Creek west of
Calle Joaquin.
D.F. Romero presented evidence as to the hazard that these eucalyptus trees would
have on the drainage in this area. He also stated that the property owners of
the Peram Corporation stated that they would clear out this hazard.
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by.Councilman Settle, the following
resolution was.introduced: Resolution No. 3692, 1978 Serie, a resolution of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo finding that certain trees are public
nuisances in that said trees constitute dangerous obstruction to stream flow
in the City of San Luis Obispo and ordering the abatement of said obstructions.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Dunin, Jorgensen, Petterson, Settle, and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Council Minutes
October 17, 1978
Page 3
Councilman Jorgensen stated that for the record, he wished to state that he
supported the overall.removal of the obstructions in-the creek, but he did
not feel the tree owned by Chorro Lodge at Elks Lane should be removed.
2. At.this.time the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance
No. 782, Personnel Rules and Regulations.
Lee Walton, Administrative Officer, explained to the City Council that at the
October 3 meeting the changes had been presented to the Council in detail, that ,
no changes had been made, and he urged the Council to adopt the.ordinance.
Mayor Schwartz asked if anyone in the audience had anything to say about the
ordinance.
No one appeared before the City Council for or against the proposed ordinance.
On motion:of.Councilmin Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Settle, Ordinance No.
782 was introduced for final passage.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Jorgensen, Settle, Dunin, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. At this time the City Council considered the forth draft of the proposed
bill and agreement for the transfer of the Salinas Dam Project from the"United
States Government to the County and also contract between the City and County
water district for continued delivery of water to the City of San Luis Obispo.
Lee Walton, Administrative Officer, explained that this had been reviewed very
carefully in the past and he urged the Council to approve the recommended draft
and authorize the City staff to work with the County staff to negotiate the
provisions of the recommended contract.
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the City Council
approved the draft of the proposed bill and agreement for the transfer of the
Salinas Dam Project to the County and authorize staff to continue negotiating
with the County.
Motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Dunin, Settle, Jorgensen, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. Report and recommendations from the Mass Transit Committee Meetings of
September 28, 1978 and October 4, 1978.
Item 1: The Mass Transportation Committee recommends that for a six month
trial basis a monthly pass be available to all individuals at a cost of $2.50
per month. This pass would be usable only on the city system and valid only
during the hours between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Item 2: The Mass Transportation Committee hereby.endorses the concept of a
regional transportation system in the north coastal area with staffs of involved
agencies to work out details of.cost sharing, contracts, scheduling, fares and
other operational matters.
Item 3: The Mass Transportation Committee hereby recommends approval of both
joint powers agreements for the Regional Handicapped System and the North Coast
Regional Transit System subject to a detailed review by the staff.
Item 4: The Mass Transportation Committee hereby endorses the general objectives
(but not necessarily all specific objectives) outlined in the document entitled
"Citizens for Improved Transportation" as presented'by Mr. Bearce.
Mayor Schwartz opened the meeting to the public.
City Council Minutes
October 17, 1978
Page 4
Mr. Hank Wollweber, president of the San Luis Obispo Senior - Citizens' Center,
spoke in support of the recommendation of-the Mass Transit Committee to reduce
fares for seniors, although, he asked that the City Council consider a 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. time limit rather than the recommended 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mr. Ron Bearce, chairman for the Citizens' for Improved Transportation, appeared
before the City.Council for support of the objectives of his committee. He suggested
a daily reduced fare rather than a pass.
Rose Barger stated she was in support of the Mass Transit Committee recommenda-
tion but felt there was an additional need within the city for transportation of
handicapped people.and hoped the City Council would require the Grass Roots II
serviceman to work with the handicapped on this matter.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing.closed.
Councilman Petterson stated he supported the recommendations of the Mass Transit
Committee with a six month trial basis for the reduced fare passes. He stated
that the city subsidizes this transportation system now but would not want free
transportation.
Councilman Jorgensen agreed that he would support the Mass Transit Committee's
recommendation on the reduced pass fare but felt the staff should study the 9:00
a.m. . to 4 :00 p.m. request by the senior citizens to see if it were viable.
Councilman Settle stated he would support the Mass Transit Committee with the
staff to look into the 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. request.
Councilman Dunin stated he would also .support the Mass Transit Committee's
recommendation with a six month trial period and also ask the staff to study
the 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. request to see if it were possible.
Mayor Schwartz stated he would support the Mass Transit Committee's recommen-
dation for a six month trial basis on fare with a study of the passes sold, use
of buses during the time period, etc.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Jorgensen the recommenda-
tion No. 1 of the Mass Transit Committee was accepted.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Settle, Jorgensen, Dunin, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of-Councilman Settle,:seconded by Councilman Jorgensen that the City
Council accept the recommendation of the Mass Transit Committee, Item No. 2,
and endorse the concept of the initiation of a Regional Handicapped System and
North Coast Regional Transit System.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Settle, Jorgensen, Dunin, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
' ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Settle,-seconded by Councilman.Jorgensen,.the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3703, 1978 Series, a resolution of
the City of San Luis Obispo approving joint powers agreements for North Coast
Transit-and for Handicapped Transit. (Item No. 3)
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote
AYES: Councilmen Settle, Jorgensen, Dunin, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Council Minutes
October 17, 1978
Page 5
Recommendation No. 4: To approve the general objectives outlined in the
Citizens' for Improved Transportation. The City Council ordered the matter
received and filed without prejudice.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Settle, Jorgensen, Dunin, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONSENT ITEMS
C -1 On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Settle, claims
against the city for the month of October, 1978, were approved subject to the
approval -of the Administrative Officer. Motion carried.
C -2 On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
minutes of the council meeting of September 5, 1978 was approved as presented.
Motion carried.
C -3 At this time the City Council considered the recommendations of the
Promotional Coordinating Committee for activity grants for the 1978/79 fiscal
year.
$21,150.00
Reserve
$450.00
$450.00
Mr. Ron Bearce, chairman for Citizens' for Improved Transportation,.appeared
before the City Council stating that his group had applied for funds to the
Promotional Coordinating Committee to support the transportation committee as
they.cannot proceed unless they have some public funds to develop their programs.
They had beed turned down by the committee and they hoped the City Council would
reconsider and give them $175.
Sally Punches, chairperson of the Promotional Coordinating Committee, stated that
the committee felt that the Citizens' for Improved Transportation was not an
activity in the guidelines adopted by the committee for grants and approved by
the City Council.
1
Sally Punches then reviewed the recommendations of the committee and the difficult'
due to the reduced amount of funds available for grants.
The City Council then held.a long discussion on the philosophy of promotional
funds granted to various groups on a continuing basis or whether the funds
should be used as seed money and also whether cultural uses should be placed in
a separate portion of the budget other than the promotional budget.
The City Council decided that due to the magnitude of the problem, it might be
better to place this on a future agenda for discussion by the City Council.
Grant
1.
Associated Students, Inc. - Poly Royal
$ 900.00
.2.
Central Coast Children's Theatre
900.00
3.
Civic Ballet
900.00
4.
Cuesta Boosters
5.
La Fiesta Association
1,350.00
6.
Mozart Festival Association
4,500.00
7.
Mustang Boosters
450.00
8.
Neighborhood Arts
450.00
9.
S.L.O..Art Association
2,250.00
10.
S.L.O. County Band
1,350.00
11.
S.L.O. Symphony Association
4,500.00
12.
S.L.O. Youth Symphony
900.00
13.
Gold Coast Chorus
900.00
14.
S.L.O. Little Theatre
1.800.00
$21,150.00
Reserve
$450.00
$450.00
Mr. Ron Bearce, chairman for Citizens' for Improved Transportation,.appeared
before the City Council stating that his group had applied for funds to the
Promotional Coordinating Committee to support the transportation committee as
they.cannot proceed unless they have some public funds to develop their programs.
They had beed turned down by the committee and they hoped the City Council would
reconsider and give them $175.
Sally Punches, chairperson of the Promotional Coordinating Committee, stated that
the committee felt that the Citizens' for Improved Transportation was not an
activity in the guidelines adopted by the committee for grants and approved by
the City Council.
1
Sally Punches then reviewed the recommendations of the committee and the difficult'
due to the reduced amount of funds available for grants.
The City Council then held.a long discussion on the philosophy of promotional
funds granted to various groups on a continuing basis or whether the funds
should be used as seed money and also whether cultural uses should be placed in
a separate portion of the budget other than the promotional budget.
The City Council decided that due to the magnitude of the problem, it might be
better to place this on a future agenda for discussion by the City Council.
City Council Minutes
October 17, 1978
Page 6
On motion of Councilman.Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman-Settle, that the City
Council approve the.recommendation of the Promotional Coordinating Committee.
Motion carried.
C -4 On motion of.Councilman.. Jorgensen, seconded.- by.Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3693, a resolution of the
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting final approval of Parcel Map
SLO 77 -27 located at 2650 Augusta Street:
Passed and adopted on the.following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Jorgensen, Settle, Dunin, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT:- None
C -5 The CIty Council discussed the recommendation of the Planning Commission
approving a tentative map to divide one lot into three lots at 1425 Woodside
Drive, R -2 zone, Hacienda Hospital, Inc., subdivider.
Dan Smith, Senior Planner, presented the recommendations of the Planning Commis-
sion which recommends that the City Council-approve the minor subdivision
subject to findings and conditions placed thereon by.the Planning Commission.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the City Council
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Jorgensen stated that he was concerned over the size of the remaining
lots in the subdivision, particularly parcels B and C which are substandard to
the city ordinance; and he could not find that this was not a grant of special
economic benefit to the property owner.
Councilman Petterson stated that he agreed with Councilman Jorgensen's concepts
and further, felt that this special grant does effect the health of neighbors
in the neighborhood and is a grant of special privilege to this one property
owner.
Councilman Settle stated he could not support the recommendation of the Planning
Commission as he did not feel that the Planning Commission had looked into the
matter of a grant of special benefit to one property owner.
Councilman Dunin stated he had no comment.
Mayor Schwartz stated he could not make the necessary findings of special benefit
required due to the size of the lots.
On motion'of.Councilman Jorgensen, seconded-by Councilman Settle, that the City
Council deny the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:.
AYES: Councilmen Jorgensen, Settle, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
C -6 On motion.of.Councilman Jorgensen,_seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced :.- Resolution-No..3694,'1978 Series, a
resolution of the Council of the City of San-Luis Obispo granting approval of
tentative minor subdivision'78 -193, located at 3310-and,-3320 Flora Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
City Council Minutes
October 17, 1978
Page 7
AYES:- Councilmen.-Jorgensen, Settle; Dunin.,.Petterson..and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT.: None
C -7 On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded..by- Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No'. 3695,.a resolution of the
Council..of the'City of San Luis Obispo increasing the general fund appropria-
tions for -the 1978/79 fiscal year and authorizing a transfer of general reserve
funds (to provide for emergency repairs to Fire Department vehicle in the
amount-of $20,000).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Jorgensen, Settle, Dunin, Petterson and Mayor.Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -8 On motion of.Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the
following.resolution was introduced: .Resolution No.-3696, 1978 Series, a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo finding and determining
that Police Officer Louis J. Schweibert is disabled.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilman Jorgensen, Mayor Schwartz, Councilmen Dunin, Petterson
and Settle
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -9A Robert Mote, Utilities Engineer, submitted for the council's consider-
ation, the first quarter 1978/79 priority rating for the water improvements
projects 20,000 quarterly program..
First
Priority:
Bank of America -
Higuera at Santa Rosa
Second
Priority:
Dalessi Building
- 999 Monterey Street (Marsh to ?Monterey)
Third
Priority:
Exposition Park -
(Woodbridge; water main'to Lawton Street)
On motion of.Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Settle, the recom-
mendation of the Water Utility Engineer was approved. Motion carried.
C -9B On motion of Councilman Jorgensen,, seconded_ by Councilman_ Settle, the
following resolution was introduced:_ Resolution.No. 3697, 1978 Series, a
resolution of the.Council of the City of San Luis Obispo.approving an agreement
between the city and Continental Service Company for construction of a water-
line for Bank of America development.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Jorgensen, Settle, Dunin, Petterson.and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -10 On motion of..Councilman Jorgensen,.seconded..by Councilman.Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No ..3698, a resolution of the
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an agreement between the Down-
town Business Improvement Area and Robert Strong, A.I.P., for parking consultant
services.
City Council Minutes
October 17, 1978
Page 8
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Jorgensen, Settle, Dunin,.Petterson.and Mayor.Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -11 On motion.of Councilman.Jorgensen,_.seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution.was introduced: Resolution No. 3699, 1978 Series, a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo authorizing agreement
between the Downtown Business Improvement Area and the Pacific Gas and Electric
Company regarding the installation of Christmas decorations and authorizing
payment for pole modifications necessary to accommodate said decorations.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilman Jorgensen, Settle, Dunin, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES:` None
ABSENT: None
C -12 On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3700, 1978 Series, a
resolution of the City of San Luis Obispo amending Resolution No. 3647 (Salary
Resolution) by providing for payment of Police Reserve Officers under certain
conditions.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Jorgensen, Settle, Dunin, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -13 Communication from Charles Watson submitting his resignation as a member
of the H.R.C.
On motion.-of Councilman Jorgensen,.seconded by Councilman Settle, the City Clerk
was authorized to proceed to advertise for candidates for the Human Relations
Commission. Motion carried.
C -14 Traffic Engineer's Report for the period July 7, 1978 through September
26, 1978 was ordered received and filed on motion of Councilman Jorgensen,
seconded by Councilman Settle.
C -15 On motion of Councilman Jorgensen,___seconded by Councilman Settle the
claim against the city by Drew Medzyk, 1162 Walnut Street, in the amount of
$158.92, for a broken windshield to his car while he was umpiring for a city
softball game was denied. Motion carried.
BID ITEMS
B -1 The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for the "JOHNSON
AVENUE WIDENING - EASTERLY SIDE - HIGUERA TO MARSH ", City Plan No. C -01.
Engineer's estimate - $21,520.00
Gus Howie, Cement Contractor $18,810.70
1813 Marsha Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA
Silvaggio Construction $21,674.65
70 Rafael Way
San Luis Obispo, CA
Conco Engineering Company $22,767.00
Post Office Box 511
San Luis Obispo, CA
..City Council.Minutes
October 17,.1978
Page 9
Boyd Construction Company
163 Ramona
San Luis. - Obispo, CA -
R. Burke Corporation
Post Office Box 957
San Luis Obispo, CA
Melcher Construction
1415 Smith
San Luis Obispo, CA
Paso Constructors
Route.l,.Box 14 -D
Paso Robles, CA
$23,455.00
$25,022.00
.$27,960.00
$39,075.00
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Settle, the low bid of
Gus Howie, San Luis.Obispo, for $18,810.70.was accepted. Motion carried.
B -2 The City Clerk reported on.the following bids received for "STREET
RESURFACING PROJECT ", City Plan No. C -09, revised engineer's estimate
$310,825.00.
Southern Pacific Milling Company
3555 Vineyard Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93030 .
Madonna Construction Company
Post Office Box 910
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
A.J. Diani Construction, Inc.
Post Office Box 636
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Pacific Western Construction
4704 East Carmen
Fresno, CA 93721
R. Burke Corporation
Post Office Box 957
San. Luis..Obispo,..CA 93406•
$223,798.05
$254,460.00
$256,465.00
$284,737.00
$290,509.98
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Settle, that the-low bid
of Southern Pacific Milling Company,.Oxnard, California, be accepted. Motion
carried.-
B -3 The City Clerk reported on the following bids received to "EMPTY AND
CLEAN NO..1 SLUDGE DIGESTER_'_', City Plan No. C -11.. Engineer's estimate -
$11,865.00.
United Liquid Waste, Inc.
Post Office Box 7288
Carmel, CA 93921
Boyd Construction Company
163 Ramona
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$10,950.00
$19,449.00
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George Thacher, City Attorney, stated .that the.low bidder, United - Liquid Waste,
Inc., was not licensed by the State of California and might not even be
required to because of the type of work that is done, but. unfortunately, the
specifications of the city require that all bidders be licensed He stated
that he did not feel -at this stage of the program the City Council could waive
the advertised specifications and could not award the bid to the.lowest bidder.
The City Council could reject all bids, could readvertise for bids, or the council
could adopt an emergency resolution authorizing the Administrative Officer to
proceed and get the best bid for the City of San Luis Obispo in order to accomplish
this emergency work.
City Council Minutes
October 17, 1978
Page 10
After discussion by the City.Council, it.was.moved by Councilman Jorgensen, seconded
by Councilman Settle that the City Council reject all bids under the city plan
no. C -11 to EMPTY AND CLEAN-THE NO..1 SLUDGE DIGESTER. ..Motion carried.
On motion of.Councilman.Jorgensen, seconded.by.Councilman Settle, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3702, 1978 Series, a resolution of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo declaring an urgent necessity to
dispense with bidding procedures provided by the City Charter (Sludge Digester
Bids).
Passed and adopted.on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Jorgensen, Settle, Dunin, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
At this.time the City Council considered an emergency item from the Community
Development. Department recommending that the City Council adopt.a resolution
applying to the California Housing Finance Agency to designate the City of
San Luis Obispo an eligible mortgage assistance area.
Glen Matteson stated that the California Housing Finance Agency was making
available mortgage assistance to the moderate income home buyers within areas
designated for such assistance. The deadline for applying was October 23, 1978,
and the council must authorize the application.
He continued that this program works by.having the finance agency issue tax-
exempt bonds. Bond sales income is then used to provide home purchases and
rehabilitation loans 2% to 3% below the prevailing private interest rate.
Loans are made available to "moderate income" purchasers. Borrowers deal
with private lenders, who in turn contract with the finance agency. Once
' the city received designation as an eligible area, it is no longer involved
in the loan administration. The only role the city would have would be to
pubicize the program so that prospective users would know it was available.
He concluded by saying the people who would benefit would be a family of four
who have an annual income of less than $15,840 per year.. Eligibility
would be determined by the finance agency which would solicit the advise of
the city on borderline projects. He stated there was no tax money involved
in the financing program. The only cost to the city would be staff time in
preparing the application, staff time and pubication costs in publicizing the
program. Glen Matteson estimated a total cost of about $500 per year.
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Settle, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3701, 1978 Series, a resolution of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo applying to the California Housing
Finance Agency to designate the City of San Luis Obispo an eligible mortgage
assistance area.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Jorgensen, Settle, Dunin, Petterson,.and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being no further business.to.come.before the City Council, Mayor Schwartz
adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. to 12:10 p.m. Monday,.October 23, 1978.
APPROVED: December 19, 1978 6f�
J . Fitzpatrick, City Clerk