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Subject: Mathews Property -- Interim Restoration Plan
The Mathews property occupies approximately .7 acres along Higuera Street on the
eastern side of San Luis Obispo Creek and just south of the Marsh Street Bridge. The
property contains several old commercial buildings and a residence, all of which are
unoccupied. The City has acquired the property for various purposes, consistent with the
Downtown Plan, Bicycle Plan, Circulation Element (future widening of Higuera Street),
future Higuera Street storm drain outlet, creek restoration, flood prevention and intends
to demolish all of the buildings. The purpose of this memo is to outline an interim
restoration plan for the site that will (1) not result in significant City cost and (2) will not
imply commitment to any given future use.
Restoration activities should include preservation of all of the larger trees on the site with
the exception of one large pine which, although alive, has fallen over. It is expected that
the site will be cleared of all concrete, asphalt and other impervious surfaces and left in
an open condition, save for the trees and shrubs left standing. Care in the demolition
contract provisions will have to be given to the complete removal of concrete, asphalt,
building materials and other materials injurious to plant growth and health and to leaving
the site in a clean and level condition ready for planting.
Following site clearing, a reseeding program will be undertaken to allow revegetation of
the site in the fall. It is recommended that wildflowers such as poppy, annual lupine, and
flax (Linum) be sown on the site, together with limited quantities of rattlesnake grass
(Briza), if seed can be obtained. If Briza seed cannot be obtained, soft chess (Bromus)
can be used instead. This mixture should then be covered with jute'netting and the site
temporarily fenced to allow regrowth to occur upon initiation of the fall rains (irrigation
could be done if desired but is not necessary.) This growth can be mowed once or twice
each year and should persist for several years before weed species become dominant.
Cost of the restoration project should be less than $5,000. While the concept has the
concurrence of the Public Works and Community Development Directors, the demolition
request and restoration plan must go to the Architectural Review Commission for approval
prior to implementation.
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June 18, 1996 LAND/SITE PLANNING
PROJECT REPRESENTATION
P.O. Box 14327
Mayor Settle and City Councilmembers San Luis Obispo, California 93406
City of San Luis Obispo (805) 544-4546
990 Palm Street FAX:(805)544-4594
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93403 Marshall E. Ochylski. 01862
Subject: Proposed Creek Setback Ordinance,
San Luis Obispo, California
I would like to make the following comments regarding the current Draft Creek
Setback Ordinance which will be heard by the City Council at tonight's
meeting.
1. Current Administrative Policies are adequate to provide creek protection
within the current City limits and any new policies should be restricted to
future annexation areas.
2. The definition of "significant riparian vegetation" in 17.04.272 is unclear.
There should either be a list of vegetation which is considered "significant
riparian vegetation" or a more detailed definition of what constitutes
"significant riparian vegetation". Also, the phrase "tends to benefit from
or associate with creekside conditions" is too ambiguous. Under this
definition, noxious plants which were actually detrimental to the stated
goals of the ordinance would be protected.
3. The definition of top of bank in 17.040.440 still does not address whether
erosion of a creek bank can be restored to its pre-erosion condition when
that erosion is caused by the placement of artificial erosion control
structures (i.e. gabions) upstream from that parcel.
4. The language in the second sentence of 17.16.025(G)(2)(a) should be
changed to include "irregularly shaped parcels" in addition to "small
parcels" since the shape should be just as important as the size of a
parcel in determining eligibility for an exception.
I appreciate the opportunity to provide this input into the hearing process and
the development of a viable ordinance.
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Since 1969 and perhaps before, uncontrolled water from the Andrews drainage area has damaged property on
Conejo Avenue, even going over the curb and into our garage at 1722 Conejo. The March 10, 1995 flood was
very serious. Flood water was 14" deep on the front lawn, entered the crawl space vents and flooded our
recreation room (at a lower level) with 14" of very muddy water. Numerous other homes suffered serious
flooding as well as debris and tons of mud which were deposited on many properties including inside homes
and garages.
Problem
1. Serious water run-off due to heavy rains is not adequately controlled from the approximately 100 acres
drained above Conejo Avenue.
2. Water, rock, soil, wood and other debris flowing down the Andrews drain during heavy rains, following
soil saturation, are not adequately controlled. -
3. It.appears that the natural course of Andrews drain has been altercd back of 1739 Conejo Avenue.
4. Back of 1739 Conejo Avenue the Andrews drain enters a 3' diariteter concrete tube. The top of the tube is
5' below the surface of the surrounding ground area. There is no overflow protection when the tube is
overloaded, partially, or completely plugged with rocks, mud and debris. The latter occurred on the
afternoon of March 10, 1995. This very inadequate engineering has produced a hazard which has caused
damage over the years, the most serious being March 10, 1995.
5. It appears that some up-hill runoff which would, could or should normally flow down Andrews Street is
being directed into the Andrews drain. A topography check would clarify this condition.
6. Likewise it appears that considerable upper Andrews drain water could or should be diverted down
Andrews street thus helping to solve and old and serious problem above Conejo Avenue.
7. Considerable surface run-off above Conejo Avenue does not enter Andrews drain but flows out and through
properties above Conejo Avenue then onto properties on the lower side of Conejo Avenue. On March 10,
1995 many properties on the higher and lower sides of Conejo Avenue suffered serious damage from that
surface flow along with the Andrews drain overflow.
Suggested Solutim (immediate)
1. Conduct a serious engineering study to determine how present structures should be upgraded and/or what
new updated structures should-be constructed to solve the problem.
2. Install a 2' high water wall on the.lot lines behind properties on the upper side of Conejo Avenue from
Andrews Street to Cazadero street to handle the Andrews drain and surface overflow.
3. Build up the lower side bank at the present rock catcher in Andrews drain.
4. Keep rock and soil build-up removed in front of the rock catcher.
L.Qng Range
1. For the Andrews drain construct an up-to-date rock catcller with adequate overflow protection similar to the
system at the upper end of Conejo Avenue. The construction could direct part or all of the Andrews drain
down Andrews street.
2. Construct adequate overflow protection where the 3' Andrews drain goes underground.
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Jeffrey G. Jorgensen VIA TELECOPIER
City Attorney 781-7409
San Luis Obispo
999 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
Re: Claims of Carl and Virginia Hysen,
Steve and Jeannie Secrest, Flood Damage
1717 and 1739 Conejo, San Luis Obispo, CA
Dear Jeff :
It is my understanding that the City Council will be
considering as part of the 1996-97 budget discussions on June
18, certain proposals for interim remedial measures to reduce
the potential for future flooding in the Conejo area, prior to
next year' s rainy season. I am specifically informed that the
two proposals under consideration are:
(1) the alteration of the entrance to a 3-foot culvert
behind 1739 Conejo to increase its capacity, purportedly to
twice its capacity, and
(2) certain minor modifications to the existing debris
catcher upstream from the Secrest and Hysen properties .
While my clients appreciate any efforts to address the
very serious situation, pending a long term resolution, the
engineers retained by our clients indicate that the current
proposals do not appear to have merit even as a temporary
solution_
For example, the City' s own engineers have not yet
concluded how much the proposed alteration of the 3 -fast
culvert would increase its capacity. This modification may
only increase the capacity of the potential flow by 10 to 15
cubic feet per second, from 70 cubic feet to 85 cubic feet per
second. Given that the standard 10-year storm is projected to
flow at a rate of 220 cubic feet per second, the alteration of
the culvert would appear to have little, if any, effect in the
event Of a major storm.
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As to the minor modifications proposed for the existing
debris catcher, we are informed that these may be inadequate to
effectuate any meaningful remediation, based upon the inherent
problems with the design and alignment of the existing
structure. Again, any substantial flow would likely negate the
effect of anything less than a major modification of that
debris catcher.
In summary, both of the proposals for interim remediation
which the Council will be considering on Tuesday night appear
to be substantially inadequate, and will likely prove to be a
waste of the City' s money and efforts to address the situation.
If a meaningful solution is to be obtained on an interim basis,
it would be far preferable to construct a 2-foot retaining wall
on the downhill side of the creek from Cazadero Avenue to the
existing debris catcher. Please impress upon the Council,
however, that while my clients would welcome such a remedial
measure to protect them from next season' s storms, they would
prefer to have the City address a more permanent solution, such
as a storm drain constructed in Andrews Street to San Luis
Creek, even if that solution were to require a greater length
of time for funding and implementation.
Given the existing controversy between our clients, I am
addressing this letter directly to you, rather than to the
individual members of the Council, although I hope that you
will either apprise them of its contents or provide copies of
this letter to them prior to the upcoming meeting. If you have
any questions or comments regarding these matters, please do
not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
FHL & ODEwAL
Roderick A. Rodewald
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CC: Carl Hysen
Steve Secrest
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San Luis Obispo Firefighter's Association
748 Pismo Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93401
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On Tuesday June 18th, the Council will review a Significant Operating Program
Change forwarded by the Fire Chief which requests $120,000 for emergency response
overtime to cover overtime needs for FY 1996/97. This will accompany a request to
provide funding for the implementation of a Firefighter-I/Apprentice Program. I
would like to stress the importance of funding the Emergency Response budget that
the Chief is requesting. Between the negotiations over the FFI program and the
recruitment, training and equiping of these people, I think that it would be optimistic
to expect to have the personnel on line before January '97. As the Chief has also
stated this program will not aleveate the need for O.T. completely. In order to
maintain the level of service that the citizens deserve and have come to expect, it is
imperative that you fund the Emergency Response Overtime Budget with the full
amount that the Chief is requesting.
'I would like to restate some of our objections to the proposal as it is written. The
firefighter-I program as proposed brings with it many real problems and impacts, as
well as a cost which is comparable to our current Emergency Response Overtime
expenditure. The document we provided you (SLOFFA Reserve/Apprentice Program
Committee Report) is by far the most comprehensive and detailed examination of all
aspects of implementing a reserve firefighter program you have received. We are
confident that its cost estimates will prove to be reliable and accurate. If your goal is
to reduce the per capita cos: of the Fire Department, we don't see how a
Reserve/Apprentice program will accomplish that. The program will likely cost more
than any associated savings in overtime. Our current overtime costs are lower than
they have been in years as the hiring of the 3 firefighters last summer has achieved its
desired and intended effect.
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San Luis Obispor Firefighter's Association
748 Pismo Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93401
The Fire Chief and the Association have gone to great lengths to show Council the
benefits of the Three Person Paramedic Engine Company in as far as safety and job
efficiency are concerned. This program does not address the fact that with the 12
person minimum manning we must run one engine company with only two people.
None of the comparison cities on Attachment I of the June 4 Council Agenda Report
prepared by the Fire Chief utilize reserve firefighters as part of their minimum
staffing. Why? Because a part-time reserve firefighter is not the same as a full-time
professional firefighter in terms of experience, skill level, ability, and competence,
and everyone in the fire service knows this. We surveyed all of the Council Agenda
Report (Attachment n comparison city fire departments by phone and found that the
majority of departments that even had a reserve program were reducing the size and
role of their programs. After you voted on this issue at the June 4th meeting, the
City Police Chief got up and spoke briefly about the real costs, problems, and impacts
associated with the reserve program the Police Department had implemented, a
program which was ultimately unsuccessful and was appropriately discontinued. We
feel there is a lesson to be learned here. A side note, during our survey we also
found that our emergency response overtime expenditures were comparable or less,
and in a few cases, significantly less than comparison city fire departments.
We believe the citizens of San Luis Obispo deserve the best and safest level of service
possible. Currently this would be in the form of three person paramedic engine
companies. Anything less is unsafe to the public and Fire Department personnel. A
reserve program worth having will take time to plan and implement. In the interm
there needs to be sufficient O.T. funding to maintain the current level of service to
the public. We look forward to continuing to work together on the issue of a reserve
firefighter program that will be benificial to all.
Sincerely,
Mark McCullough, President
San Luis Obispo Firefighters Association
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SUBJECT: Proposed Apprentice/Firefighter I Program
Attached is information which should be helpful to you as we begin to deal with
implementing the proposed Apprentice/Firefighter I.
Cost Comparison of Staff Report to SLO Firefighters' Association Letter
The calculations provided by the SLO Firefighter's Association (SLOFA) are somewhat
difficult to follow, as they have provided several different scenarios based on either three
Firefighter I's (one per shift) or six Firefighter I's (two per shift) and used a variety of
hourly rates. For an "apples to apples" detailed comparison we have used their assumption
of three Firefighter I's (one per shift) at the highest salary rate ($6.75/hour) at a total cost
of $86,565. It is important to note that the detailed comparison is NOT to the SLOFA
assumption which shows a range of $121,827 - $165,627 as that scenario assumes two
Firefighter I's per shift which is NOT the plan proposed by staff. However, at the summary
level this comparison is shown at the high end ($165,627) level, which is consistent with the
detail cost assumptions.
Once staff excluded the SLOFA assumption based on two Firefighter I's per shift, the
comparison still shows a number of differences. The most significant discrepancies fall in
the area of indirect costs. The SLOFA includes almost $13,000 in training costs. Staff has
not included these costs, as the Fire Chief believes that the Firefighter I recruits can be
integrated into the current training program without any additional expense. Training costs
were not included, for example, when the three Firefighter positions were restored to the
department in 1995.
Similarly, SLOFA includes the cost of recruiting employees for the new positions.
Recruitment is a cost which has never been included when calculating the total cost of new
positions, whether in the Fire Department or elsewhere (e.g., Economic Development
Manager,Natural Resources Manager). Such costs are recognized instead through the City's
cost allocation program.
The SLOFA figures are also greater in some areas of direct cost such as the proposed salary
rate. The staff figures reflect a slightly lower rate based on the rate paid for comparable
programs in other cities. The benefits figures are also quite different as SLOFA used an
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inappropriate methodology to derive theirs, while staffs are based on actual percentages
paid. Finally, staff did not include the cost of background checks as these are routinely
handled by the Police Department for all new hires through their existing fingerprinting
program.
Nevertheless, after carefully analyzing the figures provided by SLOFA and reviewing those
in the staff report, staff has made some adjustments to its numbers. We have decreased the
number of work hours proposed from 9000 (9 employees x 1,000 hours) to 8,760 (1 person
for 24 hours x 365 days) for a salary savings of$4,380. We have added the cost of hepatitis-
B vaccinations, which was not included originally, and increased the cost of physicals to
include the blood panel required for regular firefighters. These adjustments are reflected
on the spread sheet under the heading 'Refinements to Staff Costs".
Fact Sheet about the Apprenticef Firefighter I Program
While cost containment is certainly an important program feature, it is not the only reason
for establishing an Apprentice/Firefighter I Program. The attached fact sheet contains
information which sets forth the many advantages to the community that will result from the
program, in addition to the potential of reducing overtime expense.
Job Description for Firefighter I and Organization Chart Created by the Office of the State
Fire Marshal
All Firefighter I's hired by the City will meet the standards of the job description created
by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. It is important to note that this certification
identifies the skills and knowledge necessary for the entry-level firefighter to safely perform
the tasks required of the job. It is a higher standard than we currently require for regular
entry-level Firefighters with the City. The Firefighter I is shown on the organization chart
as the entry level position into the professional fire service. As proposed by staff, the
Firefighter I position is fundamentally different from a volunteer or reserve firefighter or
someone who has only graduated from a fire academy, as suggested by SLOFA.
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FIRE FIGHTER
(A) PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Fire Fighter I certification identifies the skills and knowledge necessaryfor the entry-level fire fighter to safely
perform the tasks required of the job. This training prepares the fire fighter to perform essential and
advanced fireground tasks with minimal supervision and to use, inspect and maintain fire fighting and rescue
equipment. In addition, the Fire Fighter I program provides training in the skills necessary to perform basic
rescue operations,fire prevention and fire investigation tasks. It is the level of certification that allows entry
into all tracks of the certification system.
(B) CERTIFICATION ESTABLISHED
Certification established January 1, 1976.
(C) CERTIFICATION GUIDELINES
The author iry to set standards for, and certify fire service personnel, extends only to employed or volunteer
fire service personnel in California.
Out-Of-State Fire Fighters- A fire fighter from another state is eligible to become certified only after he/she
serves in a fire department in California. At this time, the State Board of Fire Services does not accept
certification from any other state as being equivalent to certification in California.
Military Fire Fighters - A military fire fighter is eligible to become certified only after he/she serves in a fire
department in California. Certification requirements are the same for military and nonmilitary fire service
employees.
(1) INSTRUCTION
(a) Participants shall, through a qualified instructor, complete the training as specified in the Fire
Fighter I instructor guide.
(b) This training is verified on the Fire Fighter I Training Record.
This record should be kept on file in the department and should not be submitted to CFSTES.
(c) Training received outside of California may, at the department's discretion, be evaluated for
equivalency and recorded on the Fire Fighter I Training Record. This review is conducted at the
local level and not by State Fire Training.
(2) PREREQUISITE
(a) None
(3) EXPERIENCE
(a) Have a minimum of 6 months experience in a California fire department as a full-time. Paid fire
fighter.
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A minimum of 12 months experience in a California fire department as a volunteer or part-time
Paid fire fighter.
(4) APPLICATION
After training is completed and the experience requirement has been met, the following must be
submitted to CFSTES:
(a) A Fire Fighter I Application for Certification card. This application card must be signed by the
Fire Chief.
(b) The certification fee.
The Fire Fighter I Training Record should be kept on file in the department and should not be
submitted to CFSTES.
FACT SHEET ABOUT The
APPRENTICE/FIREFIGHTER I PROGRAM
• Firefighter I's are certified by the Office of the State Fire Marshall to have the skills
and knowledge necessary for the entry-level firefighter to safely perform the tasks
required of the job. They should not be confused with Interns, Apprentices or
Reserves.
• The program will provide additional well-trained staff to the City's fire service,
increasing its efficiency and safety.
• Except for shifts when Firefighter I's are filling in for absent regular personnel, the
program will allow all fire stations to provide 3-person engine companies. Currently,
one station runs only a 2-person engine company.
• The program will provide an easier entry for minorities and women into the fire
service and lead to greater cultural diversity within the department.
• The program will produce applicants for regular firefighter positions in the Department
who are "known quantities" and already well-trained in department procedures.
• Through part-time work opportunities, more of. the community is allowed to have a
clear picture of what the fire service, and, in particular, our Fire Department, are all
about.
• The program will allow the department to tap into the community for special skills that
may not readily be available in the Department. For example, the Arroyo Grande Fire
Department has gained considerable help from a computer programmer in their
reserve program who has developed a series of computer applications to assist in the
department's overall management.
• By providing additional personnel, the program will allow the department to expand
its public education program into new areas. The most exciting of these is a "CERN"
(Community or Neighborhood Emergency Response volunteer) program which trains
neighbors to help each other in times of major disasters such as earthquakes, floods
and wildland fires.
• The program will provide a larger resource pool of qualified fire service personnel to
respond in time of large-scale disasters in the City.
• Every other community in the County has some type of similar program, as do may
across the state.
• The County of San Luis Obispo runs a similar program at the airport fire station. It
involves 20 personnel and has a waiting list to get in.
• Many of our current City fire service personnel have served in similar programs in the
past and at least two continue to do so today with other agencies.
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CERTIFICATION TRACKS
INSTRUCTOR III CHIEF OFFICER PREV OFFICER III
Instructor 3 Command 2A Prevention 3A
Management 2E Command 2B. Prevention 3B
Command 2C Management 2E
Command 2D
Command 2E
Instructor 2B
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INVESTIGATOR 11 INSTRUCTOR 0 Management 213 PREY OFFICER 11
Management 2D
Investigation 2A Instructor 2A Management 2E Prevention 2A
Investigation 2B Instructor 2B Prevention 2B
Instructor 2C Prevention 2C
INVESTIGATOR 1 INSTRUCTOR 1 FIRE OFFICER PREV OFFICER 1 PUB ED OFFICER I
Investigation 1A Instructor 1A Command 1A Provention 1A Prevention IA
Investigation 18 Instructor 1B Command 1B Prevention 1B Prevention 1B
PC 832 Instructor to Prevention 1C Public Education 1
Instructor 1B
Investigation to
Management 1
Prevention 1A
Prevention 1B
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CAREER Community College
SPECIALTY Fire Academy VOLUNTEER
or FIRE OFFICER
HAZ 161AT Department Training 5 Core Classes
SPECIALIST Vol FS Management
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Haz Mat1r Fre/Arson Detection
Hat Mat I InstrTechniques
FIRE FIGHTER 1 FIRE APPARATUS Fire Inspections
HAZ MAT DRIVERIOPERATOR I Com initial Resp
TECHNICIAN Community College An 3 Electives
Haz Mat 1 P Fire Academy DriverlOperator 1A y
Haz Mat 18 Driver/Operetor lS Preparing for IC
Pub Ed Planning
Haz Mat 1 C Department Training
Haztdat Incident
Hat Matt HazMat Pesticide
Bldg Constr(Wood)
EtdT-t NA/FS &dg Constr(FR)
Supvr(Personal)
MECHANI I VOLUNTEER Supvr(Team)
Manic- FIRE FIGHTER FF Safety/Survival
5 National Instirute}c, ENTRY Incident Command
Auto Service Tests Department Training System
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each level of cerdlicatlor requires a minimum experience In the subject area and/or certification prerequisites. For complete Information,
rarer to the CFSTES Policies b Procedures Manual. 1193