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Tuesday, May 18, 1982 - 7:00 p.m.
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C -2 COUNCIL MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following minutes be approved as amended: Tuesday, April 13, 1982, 7:00
p.m.; Monday, April 19, 1982, 12:10 p.m.; Monday, May 3, 1982, 3:30
p.m.; Wednesday, May 5, 1982, 3:00 p.m. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -3 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - LARRY SMITH, D.D.S.
On motion of Councilman Settle; seconded by Councilman Dunin, claim
against the city by Larry Smith in the amount of $90 for property damage
to office by Police Department allegedly spilling ink on carpet be
denied. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -4 AMENDMENTS TO CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 926 (1982 series),an
ordinance of the City Council amending section 8100 of the San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code to adopt the National Electric Code and Uniform
Mechanic Code.
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dunin, Dovey, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -5 $25,000 QUARTERLY FUNDING PROGRAM
On motion of-Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, to approve
the priority list for fourth quarter of 1981 -82 fiscal year and authorize
staff to prepare an agreement for "Islay Apartment" water line. Motion
carried, all ayes.
C -6 TENT PERMIT - CIRCUS VARGAS
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, request by
Circus Vargas for tent permit approval for circus being held at Madonna
Plaza on May 26 and 27 be approved as recommended by staff. Motion
carried, all ayes.
C -7 AGREEMENT WITH STATE - LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD EXTENSION OVER SAN LUIS
CREEK
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4821 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving a
supplemental agreement with the State for preparation of plans and
specifications and environmental documents for Los Osos Valley Road /High-
way 101 /San Luis Creek Project.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dunin, Dovey, Griffin and Mayor Billig
' NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -8 CITY GRANT REQUEST FOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REMODELING
Council considered a recommendation by the Promotional Coordinating
Committee to approve a $6,000 non - refundable grant to the Chamber of
Commerce for remodeling of office facilities. On motion of Councilman
Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, to direct the City Attorney to
investigate the appropriateness of allocating City funds for this type
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of expenditure with report back to the City Council at the June 15, 1982
Council Meeting. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -9 CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4822 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo denying the
request by Joseph Lindsey to convert seven apartment units at 1120 Leff .
Street to residential condominium units (continued from 5/4/82).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dunin, Dovey, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -10 REPORT ON BIDS RECEIVED FOR WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS FOR MILL
STREET,CHORRO TO MORRO, MORRO TO SANTA ROSA, GROVE TO GRAND AND
OSOS STREET. PEACH TO MONTEREY
Council considered report on bids received for "Waterline Improvement
Project" city plan Nos. E -43, F -31, E -44 and E -52; bid estimates $22;378,
$31,640, $30,301 and $45,074, respectively, without contingencies; bids
opened May 7, 1982, at 10:00 a.m.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4823 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo awarding the
low bids to Fred Julien and Associates in the amounts of $21,303.36 for
E -43; $23,.370.20 for f -31; $28,122.78 for E -44; and $45,563.87 for E -52.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dunin, Dovey, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES:' None
ABSENT: None
C -11 APPOINTMENT TO MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman.Dunin, to approve
the appointment of Rose Honerkamp to the Mass transportation Committee
to fill recent vacancy of Rose Barger. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -12 REPORT ON BIDS - WEED ABATEMENT CONTRACT WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, to reject
all bids received for "Weed Abatement Contract" with the Fire Department
and authorize staff to readvertise and negotiate contract with the
lowest bidder. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -13 CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4824 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo opposing any
additional State or Federal correctional facilities at Camp Roberts or
in San Luis Obispo County with amendments as submitted by Councilmembers.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dunin, Dovey, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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A. Presentation by Mayor Billig to John Coombe, Assistant District
Clerk, and to the District Council of Murray Bridge, Australia, for
providing an opportunity to meet and exchange civic concepts.
P U B L I C H E A R I N G S
1. SEWER FARM GRAZING LEASE AUCTION
Public auction on lease of approximately 41.96 acres of grazing land at
the city's sewer farm located at Prado Road and Highway 101.
Mayor Billig opened the auction at minimum bid of $9 per acre.
Bob Simonin bid $5 per acre and subsequently raised that bid to $7 per
acre providing he not be required to eradicate the weeds the first year
or the city furnish the necessary chemicals. No other bids were received.
After discussion, and upon general consensus, Council directed staff to
negotiate with the low bidder Bob Simonin, to resolve the issue of weed
eradication the first year accepting the $7 per acre bid offer and come
back with revised lease.
2. SAN LUIS MOUNTAIN GRAZING LEASE AUCTION
Public auction on lease of approximately 43 acres of grazing land on San
Luis Mountain.
Mayor Billig opened the auction with a minimum bid of $2 per acre.
Charles French offered $.50 per acre.
After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Billig, seconded by Councilman
' Griffin, to direct staff to readvertise and bring back a minimum bid
cost analysis. Staff was also directed to notify prospective bidders.
3. TIME EXTENSION FOR TRACT 896
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommen-
dation for a 12 -month time extension to submit the final map for Tract
896 creating a 102 -unit residential condominium; located at 251 Margarita
Avenue; R -2 -S zone; R.D.I. Corporation, subdivider.
Ken Bruce, Senior Planner, reviewed Council Agenda Report (see file
no.410 -896) and stated the Planning Commission voted 6 -1 for Council
approval of a 12 -month time extension for Tract 896 subject to all
findings and conditions of previous tentative map approval.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Tom Priest, subdivider's representative, spoke in support of the time
extension.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4825 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting a
twelve month time extension for Tract 896.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dovey, Dunin, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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4. TENTATIVE MAP APPROVAL FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION 82 -64
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recom-
mendation to grant tentative map approval for minor subdivision No.
82 -64 to combine 2 lots into 1 lot; located at 1185 Islay Street; R -3
zone; Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo, subdivider.
Ken Bruce, Senior Planner, reviewed Council Agenda Report see file
(430- 82 -64) and stated the Planning Commission on a 7 -0 vote recommended
Council approval subject to findings and conditions listed in the
resolution. The Commission also recommended that when the Council
considered the final map that the subdivision agreement.allow a minimum
of 18 months to install the subdivision improvements and allow bonding
to guarantee installation of subdivision improvements.
Councilman Dunin was concerned that the culvert area would be left open.
He felt this was not consistent with other tentative map approvals and
that the City should make a determination one way or the other that the
creek be left open or covered but be consistent for all subdivisions.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Rich Chubon, Director of the Housing Authority, stated the Housing
Authority accepted all conditions as recommended by the Planning Commis-
sion. He had requested 18 months for installation of subdivision
improvements, and bonding to guarantee installation of the subdivision
improvements because he felt a great deal of money would be realized in
savings for both demolition and construction costs if they could be done
at the same time. It would also simplify the requirement if the contrac-
tor could submit a performance bond.
Councilman Dunin, questioned that if the creek were to remain open,
would the Housing Authority be responsible for maintenance of it.
Rich Chubon stated the Housing Authority maintained the creek across the
way with a similar Housing Authority development. He stated the creek
is normally cleaned out once a year prior to the rainy weather. It
didn't require extensive maintenance as it was already landscaped.
Michael Barrett, 1201 Leff Street, and a neighbor adjacent to the . .
project, felt that the creek should be left open. The Housing Authority
had always done an exceptional job in keeping the creek clean. His
primary concern was that if the Fire Department burned the building
down, it may result in a loss of much of the landscaping.
Rich Chubon stated that the trees would be carefully protected and the
Housing Authority would be watching the Fire Department very carefully.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Griffin was concerned with ongoing maintenance of the creek
and whose responsibility it would be in the event the Housing Authority
did not maintain it properly.
Mayor Billig suggested some revised wording to conditions.
After brief discussion, it was moved by .Councilman Settle, seconded by
Councilwoman Dovey, to introduce the following resolution Resolution No.
4826 (1982 series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo granting approval of the tentative map for minor subdivision
82 -64 with the following revisions: Conditions 3 and 4 be put in
reversed order and Condition 4 be reworded to read "Subdivider shall
have an ongoing responsibility for cleaning and maintaining the on -site
creek channel to the satisfaction of the Public Services Department
staff, otherwise the City shall clear and maintain it and assess the
property owner for cost."
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dovey, Dunin, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5. DOWNTOWN HOUSING REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
Council held a public hearing to consider adoption of relocation guide-
lines to carry out part of the Downtown Housing Rehabilitation Loan
Program.
Terry Sanville, Senior Planner, reviewed the Council Agenda Report (File
427) with recommendation that the Council adopt the resolution approving
the guidelines as recommended by the Block Grant Loan Committee.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Richard Kreshfield, in answer to Councilwoman Dovey's question in regard
to housing relocation prospects for tenants being required to move,
stated that all tenants would receive a list of at least three other
places with comparable living conditions. They would also have the
option of moving back into the housing units after they were remodeled.
Councilman Dunin was also concerned that the $15,000 earmarked in
contingencies for relocation purposes would not be sufficient for the 17
residents.
Rich Chubon explained that for those tenants successfully relocated
expenses would not be coming from the $15,000. They would expect to
successfully relocate at least half of the residents and so he felt
there would be no problem staying within the $15,000 earmarked.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No.4827 (1982 series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo adopting
relocation guidelines as part of the City's Block Grant Program.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Settle, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: Councilman Dunin
ABSENT: None
6. CONTRACT WITH RALPH ANDERSON AND ASSOCIATES
Council considered a resolution for an organization and management study
of the Public Services Department.
Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer, briefly reviewed the proposed
study and:stated that the Public Services Director concurred with the
need for and timing of this study. Total contract costs were limited to
$15,000 and as they were not budgeted in the 1981 -82 financial plan,:a
budget resolution in the amount of $15,000 would also be required. The
Public Services Department represents about one third.of the total city
staff and is responsible for delivery of broad and varied public services.
In particular, the Water Planning function and Transit Managment opera-
tions were growing areas of responsibility and need. New staff positions
and resources have been requested for these and other department service
activities.
After brief discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by
Councilman Settle, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution
No.4828 (1982 series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo approving an agreement between the City and Ralph Anderson
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and Associates for an organization and management study of.the City's
Public Services Department.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Settle, Dunin, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No.4822 (1982 series);a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo increasing. the
1981 -82 General Fund, Water Fund and Sewer Fund appropriation in the
amount of $15,000 to provide for a contract organization and management
study of the Public Services Department.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Settle, Dunin, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7. CAR /VAN POOL PLAN
Council considered a car /van pool plan prepared by the Ridesharing
Program of the County Engineer's Office.
Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, reviewed the Agenda Report (File No. 556)
which would be to request Council approve the plan and direct staff to:
1) allow the County Ridesharing.Coordinator to issue.car pool permits;
2) begin the program by setting a public hearing for consideration for
installing parking meters on the east side of the 700 block of Osos
Street; 1000 block of Mill Street; 1100 block of Palm Street, Higuera
and Marsh Streets; and the 500 block of Higuera and Marsh Streets; and
3) schedule an evaluation of the program at six month intervals. Any
car pool (3 or more persons) would be allowed to park free in parking
lots 1 and 4 on a space available basis.
Eileen Mackin, Regional Ridesharing Manager with the County Engineering
Department, reviewed the program and explained that because it was so
inexpensive to park downtown all day, there was not the turnover of an
additional 8 to 10 cars that would otherwise utilize the spaces.
Installation of parking meters in these blocks should encourage car
pooling as workers would have to park quite a ways from the downtown
area if they wished to park all day. People.needed this type of incen-
tive in order to change their old ways.
Councilman Settle questioned whether.the B.I.A. was supportive of the
plan. It was his impression they were not.
Upon question by Councilman Dunin regarding issuance of permits, Ms.
Mackin stated that car poolers, upon.submission of proper application
for three or more people and verification by the County, would be issued
a permit for display in the car window so as not to have to feed-the
meter.
Councilman Dunin was also concerned what would happen to the plan if the
State grant for Ms. Mackin expired and was not picked up by the County.
Ms. Mackin explained that one provision for the six month review would
give sufficient time for her to be aware if her contract would not be
renewed and the program could be dropped if not feasible.
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Councilman Griffin felt that the plan should at least address the
transition period should the program have to continue without the
County's staff member.
Councilman Dunin suggested that the Promotional Coordinating Committee
and the Chamber of Commerce be directed to work with staff and the
County on the promotion and advertising of•this program.
Ms. Mackin stated she would welcome any additional help by the Promo-
tional Coordinating Committee.
Councilman Settle stated he could support the plan;..however; he could not
tie the plan with installation of parking meters without knowing how the
public would react to this. He was not supportive of higher parking
meter fees and driving people out of the downtown area. He felt that
clarification also needed to be made,if the program were to be cut,what
the city's role would be. The City might be forced to use municipal
funds for continued funding.
Councilwoman Dovey stated she could support the plan but did not wish to
tie the parking meter installations with it. She submitted various word
changes to the plan.
Councilman Dunin stated he could support the plan knowing that it would
be reviewed in six months and additional changes could be made at that
time.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Dunin, seconded by
Councilman Griffin, to approve the plan as recommended to allow County
Ridesharing conditions, issue car pool permits with program to be
re- evaluated in six.month intervals and to install parking meters at the
locations listed in the staff report.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: Councilmembers Dovey and Settle
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Griffin, to direct
staff to set public hearing regarding the installation of additional
parking meters.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: Councilmembers Dovey and Settle
ABSENT: None
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
A. OCS DRILLING OFFSHORE MORATORIUM
After brief discussion, staff was directed to draft a resolution support-
ing a moratorium on the question of offshore drilling of sensitive areas
of the Central and Northern Coast.
B. OCS OFFSHORE DRILLING
After brief discussion, City Attorney was directed to investigate the
status of the State lawsuit on offshore drilling and, provided it would
not cause City liability, write letter supporting the City's participa-
tion in joining the suit (4 -1).
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C. COAST GUARD REORGANIZATION - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
After brief discussion, Mayor was authorized to write a letter
expressing the City's concern about the shift to the San Francisco
office of local Coast Guard control related to pollution incidents,
vessels carrying hazardous cargo, vessel boardings, inspections and
emergency coordination (5 -0).
9:25 P.M. Mayor Billig declared a recess.. 9:35 P.M. City Council
reconvened in closed session to discuss personnel matters. 11:55 P.M.
City Council reconvened in regular session, all Councilmembers present.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Billig adjourned the meeting at midnight to Wednesday, May 26, 1982 at
3:30 p.m. for Capital Improvement Program Field Trip.
Pamela Voges, C t .Clerk
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APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 6/15/82
M I N U T E S
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1982 - 3:30 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
STUDY SESSION
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Ron Dunin, Robert Griffin and Mayor
Melanie C. Billig
Absent: Allen Settle
City Staff
Present: Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer; Pamela Voges, City
Clerk; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer; Geoff Grote,
Administrative Assistant; Dave Romero, Public Services
Director; Jim Stockton, Recreation Director
1. AMENDED GRAZING LEASE - SEWER FARM
Council considered a resolution amending the revised lease agreement
with Bob Simonin for lease of approximately 41.96 acres of grazing land
at the city's sewer farm located at Prado Road and Highway 101.
After brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by
Councilwoman Dovey, to introduce the following resolution: Resolution
No. 4830 (1982 series),a resolution of the Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo approving agreement with Bob Simonin for lease of grazing
land at the city's sewer farm at $7 per acre per month fee.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: