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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1982 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS,,CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Robert Griffin, Allen Settle and
Mayor Melanie C. Billig
Absent: Ron Dunin
City Staff
Present: Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer; George Thacher,
City Attorney; Pamela Voges, City Clerk; Geoff Grote,
Interim Community Development Director; Roger Neuman,
Police Chief; Dave Romero, Public Services Director;
Ken Bruce, Senior Planner; Dave Elliott, Public Services
Administrative Assistant
CONSENT _I_TEMS
C -1 CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
On motion.of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle,..the
claims against the City for the month of April 1982 be approved and
ordered paid subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer.
Motion carried, all ayes. Councilman Dunin absent.
C -2 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - TIM HEDGES
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
claim against the City by Tim Hedges in the amount of $295.70 plus for
property damage to his motorcycle when the cycle stand sunk into soft
asphalt causing it to fall over in the police department's parking lot,
be denied. Motion carried. Councilman Dunin absent.
C -3 TRAFFIC WORK ORDERS
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4800 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving
traffic work orders for the period January 1, 1982 to March 31, 1982.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
C -4 GROWTH MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, that the
growth management regulations for the first quarterly report of 1982 be
received and filed. Motion carried. Councilman Dunin absent.
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C -5 MANAGEMENT SALARY RESOLUTION
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4801 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo amending
management salary Resolution No. 4580 to increase the Community
Development Director's salary.
1 Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
C -6 MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL BUILDING AND SOLAR HEATING
Councilman Griffin suggested an additional recital, authorizing the
Mayor to sign the agreement. On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded
by Councilman Settle, the following resolution was introduced:
Resolution No. 4802 (1982 Series), a resolution of the Council of the
City of San Luis Obispo approving an agreement between the City and
Ross, Levin and Maclntyre to prepare plans and specifications for the
municipal swimming pool building and solar heating package with
amendment to add section 3 authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
C -7 LEASE AGREEMENT FOR SEWER FARM
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, to
terminate the lease agreement with Fred Figone for the sewer farm lease
as of May 1, 1982 and authorize staff to advertise for public auction at
the May 18th meeting. Motion carried, all ayes. Councilman Dunin
absent.
C -8 PLANS AND SPECIFICATION - FOOTHILL /CHORRO /SANTA ROSA STORM DRAIN
(PHASE II)
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, to
approve plans and specifications for- "Foothill - Chorro -Santa Rosa Street
Storm Drain, Phase II "; city plan No. E -04A; bid estimate $80,620
without contingencies and authorize staff to call for bids. Motion
carried, all ayes. Councilman Dunin absent.
C -9 REPORT ON CHEMICAL BIDS
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, that the
low bids be accepted and staff be-authorized to issue purchase orders at
time of purchase for "various chemical bids "; bids opened April 6, 1982
as follows: ALLIED CHEMICAL, Liquid Aluminum Sulphate; MCKESSON
CHEMICAL CO., Soda Ash and Activated Carbon; JONES CHEMICALS, INC.,
Liquid Chlorine; VAN WATERS & ROGERS, Glassy Phosphate; MCKESSON
CHEMICAL CO., Sodium Silico Flourine. Motion carried, all ayes.
Councilman Dunin absent.
C -10 REPORT ON BIDS FOR THE LINCOLN AND BEACH STREET WATERLINES
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4803 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo awarding the
"Water Line Improvement Project at Lincoln Street from Broad to Chorro",
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city plan No. F -08; bid estimate $18,357 to Fred Julian & Associates in.
the amount of $14,531.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4804 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo awarding the
"Beach Street, Pacific to Pismo Water Line Improvement Project "; city
plan No. F -09, bid estimate $17,365 without contingencies, to Fred
Julian & Associates in the amount of $14,180.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
C -11 POLICE FACILITY HVAC BIDS
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, to award
the low bid for "Police Facility HVAC Modification" to R. P. Richards in
the amount of $17,707. Motion carried, all ayes. Councilman Dunin
absent.
C -12 TURBINE GENERATOR BIDS
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, that
bids received for furnishing turbine generator, specification No. 1 for
a small hydro - electric plant; city plan No. F -25; bids opened February
9, 1982, be rejected and staff be authorized to readvertise. Motion
carried, all ayes. Councilman Dunin absent.
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C -13 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS /OSOS STREET SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, that
plans and specifications for "Osos Street Sidewalk Reconstruction "; city
plan No. F -29; bid estimate for mission -plaza style sidewalk $16,700,
without contingencies, be approved and staff be authorized to call for
bids. Motion carried. Councilman Dunin absent.
C -14 YEAR - END BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
Councilman Griffin requested that in the future budget appropriations be
discussed at a study session or at a regular meeting.
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4805 (1982 series)
A resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving
year -end budget appropriations for various departments within the City
in the amount of $317,899.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
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There was general consensus that future year -end budget appropriations
be discussed at Council study sessions. (4 -0 -1)
P U B L I C H E A R I N G S
;1.` FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE -NO. 925 -ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
ESTABLISHMENTS
City Council held a public hearing to consider the final passage of
Ordinance No. 925, an ordinance establishing standards and regulations
for adult entertainment enterprises.
George Thacher, City Attorney, briefly reviewed changes made to the
ordinance by the Council at its first reading.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Walter Wolf, 650 Tank Farm Road, questioned section 4813.6.
George Gunds, 649 Pismo Street, questioned how far Emerson School was
from one of the locations.
John DeVincenzo, had four comments for Council's consideration: 1) the
City Attorney had done a terrific job on the ordinance; 2) he was
concerned with the term "adult entertainment establishment ", he would
prefer to see language such as lewd or smut adult establishment instead;
3) he wished to be sure that all statutes cited in the ordinance were
constitutional; 4) stated that he had contacted several attorneys and
would suggest the Council require a "socialability" environmental impact
report before the project be approved.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
George Thacher responded that the Section 4813 clause was a protective
clause for the City. Emerson School would not be in danger as there was
a provision in the ordinance that no adult establishment could be
approved within one thousand feet of the school, which would leave no
possibility of such an establishment located there.
He stated he had also included grammatical changes to section 4803 as
submitted by Councilwoman Dovey.. It would not have to be reintroduced
to print as these were not substantial changes.
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, to give
final passage to Ordinance No. 925 with the amendments submitted by
Councilwoman Dovey.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council directed to
prepare an "abatement procedure" for future!Council review. Motion
carried, all ayes. Councilman Dunin absent.
2. TENTATIVE•MAP APPROVAL FOR TRACT 1034 /LELAND TERRACE
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission
recommendation to grant tentative map approval for Tract 1034, located
at 2200 Florence Avenue to create a 40 -unit residential planned
development condominium (lots 1 and 2 of Tract 758); R -1 -PD zone; Cuesta
Valley Properties, subdivider.
Ken Bruce, Senior Planner, briefly reviewed the project and explained
the Planning Commission had also reviewed the tentative map request and
on a 4/1 vote recommended Council approve it subject to findings and
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conditions listed in the attached resolution.as well as adding.condition
No. 19, which read, "Subdivider shall soundproof the interior of the
dwelling units to a 45 DB level, consistent with the General Plan noise
element ". Staff was also recommending that additional language be added
to condition 13B as follows "...for expenses incurred, and the right to
inspect the premises at any reasonable time to insure improvements are
maintained in a safe manner."
Mayor Billig suggested revised wording to condition 13B,to read "...and
the right to inspect the premises at mutually agreeable times to insuure
that all conditions of the CC &R's and final map are complied with." She
also requested that a condition be added requiring the homeowners
association keep a current list with association representatives current
with the City.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Mike Yeoman, representing the applicant, spoke in support of- the - project
and urged Council's approval. He stated they had no problems with any
of the recommended conditions.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4806 (1982 series),
a Resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, approving
the tentative map for Tract 1034 with the following amendments:
Condition 13B to read "A. Grant to the City of San Luis Obispo: 1) the
right to maintain common area if the Homeowner's Association fails to
perform; and 2) assess the Homeowner's Association for expenses
incurred, and the right of the City to inspect the site at mutually
agreed times to assure that conditions of CC &R's and final map are being
met." Condition No. 19 added to read as follows, "Subdivider shall
soundproof the interior of the dwelling units to a 45 db level .
consistent with the General Plan noise element." Condition No. 13H to
read, "Homeowner's Association shall file with the City Clerk the names
and addresses of all officers of the Homeowner's Association and within
15 days a notice of any changes in that list. Said change shall be
filed with the City Clerk."
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Settle, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
3. CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION
City Council held a public hearing to consider a request to allow
conversion of 7 apartment units at 1120 Leff Street to residential
condominium units, R -3 zone; Joseph Lindsay applicant. (Continued from
the March 16, 1982 Council Meeting)
Ken Bruce, Senior Planner, stated that the owner had filed a condominium
conversion application for this property in 1981 which the Council had
denied. Their current application is slightly different from the
earlier one in the way the applicant proposes to meet the density
requirements. Also, since this was the only application filed this
year, the Planning Commission is not involved in the review process and
the ranking system would not be used. He explained the four 2 bedroom
and three 1 bedroom units would be converted to two 2 bedroom and five
one bedroom units. The remodeling would bring the project into
conformance with current density allowed. Further, the applicant would
increase lockable storage outside the units, and provide separate water
metering to meet requirements of the conversion ordinance. To allow the
conversion the Council must make a finding that a significant number of
low income or moderate income households or senior citizens would not be
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displaced at a time when no equivalent housing was readily available.
Staff had no information available to determine if the units were
occupied by senior citizens or low or moderate income tenants. He
explained that tenants in five of the seven units had objected to the
conversion and although the ordinance requires the owners to give
tenants at least 120'days notice before they must vacate 'due to
conversion, the notice of intent allows more than 6 months for
relocation. If the ranking system had been used it would give credit
for weather proof bicycle storage cabinets at least 25% larger than the
minimum required or screened outdoor storage. This project would not
incorporate any of those features, however, some additional storage
space was proposed. Staff would recommend.Council approval of the
conversion request. If approved, staff should be directed to prepare
the necessary resolution with findings.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
David Brannon, representing the applicant, stated that in response to
the staff report submitted to the Council, it was his understanding that
the conversion ordinance only require he provide: .1) 200 cubic feet of
storage, which he had done; 2) if a future resident desired to put in an
additional partition making an additional bedroom, this would be illegal
and should not be the responsibility of the applicant but rather the
City's responsibility to police this; and 3) he did not know the income
level of the people living in the apartment units but it was
predominately students. To his knowledge there were no elderly tenants.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Griffin stated that he could support the conversion although
he was not enthusiastic about the project,: it.did meet requirements of
the ordinance marginally; and he would therefore support it.
Councilman Settle agreed. It did meet all City requirements and was in
conformance with the conversion ordinance.
Councilwoman Dovey explained that she was opposed to the conversion as
it did not allow for open space. She was still uncomfortable with the
ease that a partition could be installed, making another bedroom. She
felt the project only barely met the City's requirements and just
because it did not have to compete with another project the City should
not automatically approve it.
Mayor Billig stated she agreed with comments made by Councilwoman Dovey
and also could not support the project.
Councilman Griffin stated that as long as the project met the minimum
standards he did not feel he could turn the project down. He would feel
more comfortable by implementing a change to the ordinance that would
require higher standards than those conditions presently placed in the
ordinance. He did feel this was an appropriate neighborhood for this
type of a conversion.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, it was moved by
Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, to continue this item
to the May 4, 1982 Council Meeting for full Council attendance.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
4. TENTATIVE MAP APPROVAL FOR MS 82 -37
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission
recommendation to grant the tentative map for MS 82 -37 to combine two
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lots into one lot located at 3001 Broad Street-and 655 Sweeney Lane;
C -S -S zone; Jonathan Lindenthaler, subdivider.
Ken Bruce, Senior Planner, stated the Planning Commission had reviewed
the map and on a 3 -0 vote recommended Council approve the minor.subdivi-
sion, subject to findings and condition listed in the resolution.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or
against the proposed map. Mayor Billig declared the public hearing
closed.
On motion on Councilman.Settle, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4807 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting
approval of the tentative map for Minor Subdivision 82 -37, located at
3001 Broad Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dovey, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
5. TENTATIVE MAP APPROVAL FOR MS 82 -31
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission
recommendation to grant approval of the tentative map for minor
subdivision 82 -31 to combine two lots into one lot located at 951 .
Higuera Street; C -C zone; Jonathan Lindenthaler, subdivider.
Ken Bruce, Senior Planner, stated that the Planning Commission
recommended approval on a 3 -0 vote subject to the findings listed in the
attached resolution.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or
against the proposed tentative map.. Mayor Billig declared the public
hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4808 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting
tentative map approval for minor.subdivision 82 -31 located at 951
Higuera Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:.
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Griffin,. Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
8:20 P.M. Mayor Billig declared a recess.
8:30 P.M. City Council reconvened. Councilman Dunin absent.
6. ZONING REGULATIONS AMENDMENT
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission
recommendation to amend the Public Facility zone of the Zoning
Regulations to include utility company offices as a conditionally
allowed use, subject to Planning Commission approval; MDW Associates,
applicant.
Ken Bruce, Senior Planner, briefly reviewed the history of the request
and stated the Planning Commission had reviewed the amendment request
and on a 3 -0 vote recommended Council approve amending the zoning
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regulations to include the utility company offices. Staff was also
supportive of this amendment request because it was consistent with the
general plan.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Sandy Merriam, representing himself, urged Council approval to allow
utility company offices in a public facility zone as he felt it would
keep utility companies from being scattered all over the downtown area,
which has been a real problem. The proposed ordinance would conform to
City requirements and would still give control to the City to see it
conformed to the General Plan. Second, this issue does not have any
relationship to the PG &E issue that recently came before:.the Council.
That is a non -issue at this point because PG &E has notified Mr. Walters
that they would not be interested in coming into the Social Services
complex. He explained that previous commitments by County and Feds to
rent at this location had since reduced their requirement to 40% of the
original commitment. Additionally, the Telephone Company is currently
on a temporary use in a portion of the Padre Plaza neighborhood shopping
center building but when their use permit expires next year, he would
like to have them relocated in the Social Services complex. He would
urge Council approval of the ordinance amending the zoning regulations.
Councilman Griffin questioned if Mr. Merriam would have had any problem
if staff could compose a standard list of conditions.
Mr. Merriam responded he would not be opposed to such a list.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Mayor Billig; to deny the
request.
Councilwoman Dovey stated that she was tired of requests to change
zoning for individual properties. She felt either the entire area
should be rezoned or the City should deny requests submitted piecemeal.
Councilman Settle felt that the use was appropriate in the PF zone and
he could support the request. He felt it allowed enough flexibility for
the City to control permitted uses. -
Councilman Griffin stated that with the exception of the customer
services operations he found the proposal for such uses was reasonable
and he could support it.
Mayor Billig stated that she was concerned that unless the City could
tie down the definition of regional offices, she might support the
project but at this time she would agree with comments made by Mrs.
Dovey and unless the City could provide customer services downtown she
could not go along with the proposal.
Councilman Settle stated he could go along with Mayor Billig's comments
to support regional uses in the PF zone with customer services in the
urban core.
Councilman Griffin hoped that the City could adopt a resolution setting
standards. He felt that they were being too restrictive to deny it.
There was general discussion as to whether it would be more appropriate
to have a separate resolution with standards or to include it as a part
of the ordinance.
Mayor Billig then withdrew her second and the motion died for.a lack of
a second.
Mayor Billig suggested that this item be continued to a study session
and direct the City Attorney, together with the..Comiaunity Development
Director, to come back with a rewording of the ordinance including
definition according to function of "Regional -type facility" and to
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include a statement that customer services should be retained in the
downtown area.
Upon general consensus Council concurred to continue this item for a
future study session with staff to include a colored map of the areas
zoned public facility in the City along with background of past
Council's actions on public facilities with alternative approaches
(4 -0 -1).
7. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO 924 - -TRUCK ROUTES
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Settle, to give
final passage to ordinance 924 establishing new maximum gross weight
limits of vehicles on certain streets.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Settle, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
8. TRANSIT BIDS - -SLO TRANSIT AND NORTH COASTAL
Dave Elliott reported on bids received for "contracts for vehicle
operations on San Luis Obispo Municipal Transit and North Coastal
Transit "; bids opened April 2, 1982.
Dave Elliott, Administrative Assistant, then read into the record a
lengthy memorandum which addressed concerns submitted by Pat Lennington,
owner of San Luis Transportation and his request not to have the.low bid
accepted (copies of Mr. Lennington's reports as well as Dave Elliott's
available in the City Clerk's office for inspection). Primarily, San
Luis Transportation felt that it faced unfair competition from Cal Coast
Charter (low bidder) as it would have no ties to the community, would
have no financial investment in capital equipment, would pay lower wages
to its coach operators, provide less maintenance for its equipment,
provide less dispatch, would have no public utilities commission
authority and would operate a fleet that would not fit the route
structure.
It was staff's recommendation that the.Council approve the contract for
vehicle operations to Cal Coast Charter for their low bid of $1.51 price
per route mile.
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, stated that the Mass
Transportation Committee had also submitted comments which were
supportive of the award to the low bidder. Since that time a fifth
member who had not been present has also written a letter of support of
low bidder:
Mildred Moore, 585 Leff Street, former bus driver of Cal Coast, stated
the staff report was inaccurate regarding the issue that Cal Coast had
not increased wages but rather they cut hours and benefits when they
took over the Morro Bay route. She would support the award for.San Luis
Transportation.
Mr. Ellis; bus driver for San Luis Transportation, explained the drivers
had to organize in order for Cal Coast Charter to increase their wages.
Pat Linnington, however, had honored the raises of the former owner. He
also stated that there was a problem with the new 35 foot buses because
the City streets are not designed to accommodate them. He felt it was a
very dangerous situation, the vehicles were overweight, they would also
require retiming of the street signals as the diesel driven buses had
too slow a start up time over the gas vehicles. He urged Council's
support to award the contract to San Luis Transportation.
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Bill Schultz, General Manager of San Luis Transportation, also spoke in
support of the second bidder. He explained that San Luis Transportation
also provided the Yellow Cab, the Beach Bus, an additional route, and
felt that because these only received a marginal profit increase they
were going to become a real liability. He explained that San Luis
Transportation offers tailor made amenities. They also provide local
management and because Cal Coast is not local the report writing will
cause an additional staff member as a result. He also had a problem
with staff interpretation of depreciation. He did not feel that figure
represented a correct number.
Mr. Blank, bus. driver with San Luis Transportation, felt the City would
be required to change at least two of the bus routes because of the 35
foot buses. He also questioned what the City would do if the low bidder
did not perform according to the contract requirements.
Pat Linington, President of San Luis Transportation, stated that his
company had transported over 2 million passengers, been 99 percent on
time, had no accidents, had been extremely responsive to the needs of
the City and had always maintained the equipment. He was also very
supportive of his manager Bill Schultz. He explained that although he,
himself, would be leaving the area Bill Schultz would do a commendable
job running the transportation system. He submitted the lowest bid that
he could with a very small margin of profit and the only way in which he
could have had a smaller one was to show no profit at all. He felt the
low bid of 45% less than even the engineer's estimate would prove fatal
for that company.
Don Ernst, speaking in support of San Luis Transportation, stated he had
an office'across the street from the primary depot and that if a company
can be judged primarily by what the City does not hear, i.e. complaints
that speaks for itself. He feels an out of town agency is going to be
into problems and inside of 6 to 9 months they'll be coming back to the
City for help.
They're-going to be letting a lot of people go. San Luis Transportation
would be taking the contract at less than a 10% profit, but they have
the proper management so he would urge Council approval of their bid.
Mr. Burkett, San Luis Transportation driver, also spoke in support of
the award of bid to San Luis Transportation.
Lorna Zigwing, frequent bus rider, also spoke in support of San Luis
Transportation, stating that the existing bus system was a good one.
Diana Wolf, employee of San Luis Transportation, stated how detrimental
this would be to the employees. Fifty -two jobs would be lost if.San
Luis Transportation did not receive the contract. Few would be hired by
the new company and those that were would be paid at a much lower wage.
She said she would like staff to look again at the recommendation by
Simi Valley and talk with those employees who are familiar with Cal
Coast Charter and the Council would learn some of the problems connected
with this company. She felt that it was hard enough to get a job in San
Luis because the market place was filled with the student population and
she would urge the Council to award the contract to San Luis
Transportation.
Peter Dworkis and Earl Andriese, President and Manager respectively, of
Cal Coast, were available for any questions the Council might have. Mr.
Dworkas agreed that the present transportation company was a good one
and they did not intend to disrupt service. They planned to take on
some of the current drivers, however they would be bringing in some
employees from their Oxnard office.-
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, agreed that the present system
was an extremely good one, and felt that the management of Pat Linington
and Bill Schultz had been superb. The equipment proposed by the low
bidder was, however, acceptable. Further, three of the 35 foot buses
would only be a minimal problem as the new buses would be coming on in
September. By going to the larger buses, and using diesel, it would be
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much more efficient that.the present gas ones. He explained that.the
City does require a performance bond, which the City could call in if
there was a problem with Cal Coast Charter.
Dave Elliott also responded to some of the questions raised by the
public. He stated that the $200,000 performance bond would be
sufficient if there was a problem with Cal Coast. The hours that were
cut back by Cal Coast employees in Morro Bay have since been reinstated,
in fact some are working more than they were before. The larger buses
are only a temporary problem as new buses would be on line by September.
The hours stated for maintenance only involved the San Luis
Transportation portion of the bus contract and did not refer to the
North Coastal. There would be additional people for maintenance there.
Dave Romero stated that Cal Coast was also the low bidder for the North
Coastal route which would be awarded at tomorrow's North Coastal
Transportation meeting.
Councilman Griffin questioned how easy it is to go back on a performance
bond.
George Thacher, City Attorney, stated although a bond is difficult, it
was sufficient and many other similar contracts had performance bond
requirements.
Councilwoman Dovey stated she could support the low bidder. She stated
the argument that it was an out of town agency was inadequate as this
was State -wide advertised according to the city's bidding policies.
There is a twelve month contract clause that should the low bidder be
unable to perform he has to give twelve months notice. She was
sympathetic to the employees of San Luis Transportation and the effect
this would have on some of them losing their jobs, however, the City is
governed by the City Charter which states that the City must-accept the
lowest responsible bid in an effort to save the taxpayers' money. She 1
stated that although the City had no control over driver's pay, she
would hope the low bidder would offer fair wages.
Councilman Settle stated that this was a very difficult decision to
make, however, the low bidder did meet all specifications. It would
save the City a considerable amount of money and he would reluctantly
support the low bid to Cal Coast Charter.
Councilman Griffin stated he was also sympathetic to the employees of
San Luis Transportation, however the low bidder did seem to be
responsive, had a fair bid and it would be unfair not to award the low
bid to them. s
Mayor Billig stated she did share many of the Council's comments and
concerns for the employees of San Luis Transportation, however the City
must honor the bidding system through competitive bids and Cal Coast had
satisfied the criteria of a responsive bid. She would hope they would
provide job security and provide fair wages according to employee's
responsibility and seek out a high level of service to the community.
She would not expect the Cal Coast Charter to come back for an increase
in the bus route mileage rate should they experience difficulty in
maintaining the system.
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilwoman.Dovey, to
adopt the following resolution: Resolution No. 4809 (1982 Series), a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo awarding the
contract to Cal Coast Charter.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dovey, Settle and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
City Council Minutes
Tuesday, April 20, 1982 - 7:00 p.m.
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C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
A -1 After brief discussion it was moved by Councilwoman Dovey, seconded
by Councilman Griffin, the following resolution was introduced:
Resolution No. 4810 (1982 series), a resolution supporting temporary
suspension of nuclear weapons production as amended by comments
submitted by Councilwoman Dovey.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Griffin, Settle and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
10:20 P.M. Mayor Billig adjourned the meeting to closed session.
11:00 P.M. City Council reconvened in regular session. Councilman
Dunin absent.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Billig adjourned the meeting at 11:05 P.M. to Monday, May 3, 1982, at
3:30 P.M. for the purpose of a field trip for Hillside Planning.
P mela Voges, C' Clerk
APPROVED BY•COUNCIL: 6/1/82
M I N U T E S
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, MAY 3, 1982 - 3:30 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Ron Dunin, Robert Griffin, Allen
Settle and Mayor Melanie C. Billig
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Paul A. Lanspery, City Administrative Officer; Geoff
Grote, Acting Community Development Director; Terry
Sanville, Senior Planner
1. HILLSIDE PLANNING PROGRAM FIELD TRIP
At 3:45 p.m. the City Council, staff and various members of the public
took a field trip to review the eastern fringe of the City as part of
the Hillside Planning Program.
A field trip to review the western fringe of the City was scheduled for
Wednesday, May 5th at 3:30 p.m.