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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/06/1972MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA November 6, 1972 - 7:00 P. M. City Hall Pledge Roll Call Present: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee and Mayor Kenneth E. Schwartz City Staff Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; Paul Landell, Engineering Assistant; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; R. A. .Paul, Director of Water Department; L...Schlobohm, Fire Chief; A. J. Shaw, City Attorney; J. Stockton, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation; Robert Vosburgh, Engineering Assistant; R. D. Young, Director of Planning and Building C -1. The City Council authorized payment of claims against the City subject to approval by the Administrative Officer. C -2. The following contract payments and change orders were approved: R. Baker Construction Est. #1 $13,450.10 Waterline Improvements City Plan 31 -72 R. Burke Construction Est. #2 $13,733.19 Madonna Road Widening City Plan 26 -72 C. S. Construction Co. Est. #2 S 5,647.50 Street Resurfacing and Reconstruction City Plan 35 -72 R. Burke Construction Est. #2 $16,333.08 Ramona, Bond & Leff St. Assessment District City Plan 14 -72 Karl eskint -Crum, Inc. Est. #2 $ 676.17 Mission Plaza Landscaping Change Order #2 $ 82.00 City Plan 36 -72 Est. #3 (Final) $ 683.50 Kleinco Construction Co. Est. #1 $ 3,685.50 Sinsheimer Ball Park Parking Est. #2 (Final) $ 409.50 Lot Improvement City Plan 1 -73 Madonna Construction Co. Est. #2 $ 7,254.00 Mission Plaza, Phase III Change Order #2 $ 40.00 City Plan 9-72 Est. #3 (Final) $ 2,054.30 Steiney and Company Est. #1 $ 2,887.29 Madonna /Oceanaire Traffic Signal Change Order #1 $ 1,786.00 City Plan 27 -72 Walter Brothers Construction Est. #1 $ 57679.00 Carpenter Street Drainage Est. #2 (Final) $ 631.00 City Plan 3 -73 City Council Minutes November 6, 1972 Page 2 C -3. The City Council approved the minutes of the following meetings: July 10, 11 and 21; August 21; September 5, 11, 18 and 22; October 11, 1972. C -4. R. D. Miller announced the following appointments, which were approved by the Council: Malcolm Stone to the position of Police Officer, effective November 1, 1972 beginning at Step 1 or $774 per month, subject to a one -year probationary period. Hans VanderVeen to the position of Maintenance Man II starting November 16, 1972 beginning at Step 1 or $602 per month, subject to one year probationary period. C -5. The City Council approved a salary increase for William K. Harris, Maintenance Leadman, from Step 4 or $794 to Step 5 or $840. C -6. The City Clerk reported the following bids were received for Water System Improvements, Fire Line, City Plan 9 -73. Bids were opened November 3, 1972 at 10:00 P. M. ESTIMATE $ 6,780.00 Pfleider - Grimont $ 7,489.00 R. Baker Construction $ 9,057.00 Ted Watkins $11,181.21 West Coast Construction $11,218.00 The matter was continued to November 13, 1972 for decision. C -7. The City Clerk reported there was a mix -up in the opening of the bids for the Street Tree Planting, Tract 400, November 3, 1972, at 1:30 P. M., and one bid was received but was not opened until nearly an hour after the scheduled opening. On the recommendation of the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown, that all bids be rejected and a new call for bids be issued. Motion carried. C -8. The following claims were rejected by the City Council and referred to the City's insurance carrier: Catherine Schneider, 1061 Grove Street, for sewer damages Zegar Propterties, 943 Murray Avenue, for sewer damages C -9. A communication from the Downtown Association opposing any expansion of either the Foothill Boulevard or Madonna Road shopping centers was received and filed. C -10. A communication from the Madonna Road Plaza Merchants Council urging the City Council to encourage retail competition in San Luis Obispo and to deal with the Los Osos Valley water problem as quickly as possible was received and filed. C -11. The Mayor was authorized to sign an agreement to extend the services of Milton E. Willeford as the City's independent auditor for another year at a cost of $3,500. 1 1 1 City Council Minutes November 6, 1972 Page 3 C -12. The City Council approved a recommendation from the Tree Committee to include street tree planting in the plans for widening the northeast side of Santa Rosa Street between Monterey and Walnut. The City Engineer was asked to include tree planting in the plans. C -13. The City Council accepted a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission that selection of an architect to design the swimming pool and prepare the master plan for Sinsheimer Park be done jointly by the Advisory Committee on Joint Recreational Use of School District Property and the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Commission was instructed to proceed accordingly. C -14. A communication from the City of Norwalk regarding Federal Revenue Sharing was received and filed. 0-15. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown, the Mayor was authorized to sign an agreement with James T. Fickes, AIA, for design of an addition to the Senior Citizens Center subject to review by the City Attorney and the deletion of air conditioning requirements. Motion carried. C -16. The City Council received a report from the Director of Planning and Building regarding non - action on the part of Ryan Advertising to remove their non - conforming sign on Monterey Street. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2390, a resolution ' of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo finding that a public nuisance may exist upon the premises at 1603 Monterey Street and order- ing a public hearing concerning same and the abatement thereof. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None C -17. The City Council approved the request of Wheeler Construction Company to leave the driveway at 2600 Broad Street, Kwik -Way Food Store, in its present condition until Route 227 is widened_by the State Division of Highways. C -18. A communication from Assemblyman Charles Warren urging City support of legislation implementing a "911" Emergency Telephone Number was referred to the Police and Fire Chiefs'f.or report on November 20. C -19. The City Council took action regarding the bonds for the Ramona, Bond and Leff Street Assessment District. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2386, a resolution determining unpaid assessments and providing for issuance of bonds for Ramona Drive, Bond and Leff Streets Assessment District. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: City Council Minutes November 6, 1972 Page 4 AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2387, a resolution authorizing purchase of bonds by the City. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None C -20. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2333, a resolution of the City of San Luis Obispo relative to workmen's compensation benefits for registered folunteer "Disaster Service Workers ". Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None C -21. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2400, a resolution increasing the 1972/73 budget. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz IJOES : None ABSENT: None C -22. The City Council approved the request of the San Luis Obispo Senior High School Student Body Association for permission to hold their annual Homecoming Parade on Friday, November 10, 1972 and referred the matter to the Police Department for coordination. C -23. On_ motion of Councilman Blake., seconded by Councilman Brown, the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2396, a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with the State Department of Finance for a 1973 population estimate. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None City Council Minutes November 6, 1972 Page 5 On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the consent items were approved as indicated. Motion carried. 1. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of ORDINANCE NO. 566, an ordinance amending portions of Article III, Chapter 1, Part 2 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, to adopt the 1971 Uniform Fire Code. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. No one appeared to comment. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following ordinance was introduced for final passage; ORDINANCE NO. 566, an ordinance amending portions of Article III, Chapter 1, Part 2, of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, to adopt the 1971 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, together with amendments and additions thereto; and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith. Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 2. The City Council discussed plans and specifications for the Stan Cole Drainage Improvements, City Plan 6 -73, with Robert Vosburgh, Design Engineer. The estimated cost was $15,300. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Blake, the plans and specifications ware approved and the City Engineer was authorized to call for bids when ready. Motion carried. 3. Paul Landell, Engineering Assistant, presented plans and speci- fications for the Madonna Inn Force Blain, City Plan 8 -73, which had an estimated cost of $7,725. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown, the plans and specifications were approved and the City Engineer was authorized to call for bids when ready. Motion carried. 4. Consideration of adoption of a Uniform Design Criteria was continued to November 20, 1972. ' 5. At this time the City Council held a public hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance which would prohibit the issuance of building permits within those areas of the City which receive water service through City water mains which extend in a generally southerly and westerly direction from the vicinity of the intersection of Higuera Street and Madonna Road, including the whole of Los Osos Valley and Lower Higuera areas of the City. R. A. Paul, Director of the Water Department, reviewed the critical situation existing in Los Osos Valley as far as water supply for domes- tic purposes and inadequate fire flows were concerned. City Council Minutes November 6, 1972 Page 6 Mr. Paul reviewed the test completed by his department and submitted documentation of on -going construction in the Lower Higuera and Los Osos Valley areas which would increase to a total of 267 units and possibly 315 mobile home spaces which could bring approximately 1100 additional residents to the area. Fire Chief Schlobohm submitted a report asking that the City Council consider allowing permits in the area where the moratorium was to be declared if the improvements would help fire flows and the domestic water supply. The City Clerk presented the following communciations concerning the proposed adoption of a moratorium: A. County Health Department urged that the City Council do all in their power to protect the water supply in the Los Osos Valley and Lower Higuera by prohibiting further expansion of the system so there would be no possibility of a vacuum coming on the lines which could contaminate domestic water supplies in the entire area. B. Letters received from the following urging the City Council to exempt lots already developed except for construction of the buildings: Mr. and Mrs. D. Switzer Vernon E. Dillon, Dillon Homes Ray C. Skinner . San Luis Obispo Savings & Loan Tom Coull Peal Estate Duenow and Burke C. Communication from Warren F. Dolezal, Garden Homes, Ltd., emphasizing to the City Council his company's willingness to construct the required water loop to join the mains in Los Osos Valley Road and Lower Higuera Street which should increase both pressure and volume of the water in Los Osos Valley. D. Communication from the League of Women Voters recommending that the City Council adopt a temporary ban on building permits and development for the Los Osos Valley and Lower higuera area until a permanent water protection system could be developed for the residents of the area. A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, presented the position involved in the issue before the City Council, which was the protection of the health and safety of the citizens living in Los Osos Valley and the Lower Higuera area. He felt the Council's reasonable approach to the moratorium would be the key point for court adjudication. Mr. Shaw then reviewed a proposed ordinance for the Council's consideration listing the necessity and purpose of the moratorium, deviations and exceptions to the provisions of the moratorium and listed the duties and responsibilities of the various departments in order to alleviate the problem. R. A. Paul, Director of the Water Department, stated the reasons for requesting a moratorium were: (1) to stop all additional uses and requirements for water in the area; (2) to give the City time to prepare the necessary improvements and construction of water facilities to eliminate the problem. He then presented various alternatives that should be considered to improve the system in the area concerned. L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief, urged the City Council to look into all possibilities to improve the fire flows in the affected area in order to save lives and property. Fred Strong, Pacific Western Mobile Estates, objected to the adoption of the proposed ordinance as he felt this would eliminate or prohibit the proposed mobile home park development in the westerly portion of the valley not presently in the City but which his company hoped to annex and develop. 1 L City Council Minutes November 6, 1972 Page 7 W. Dolezal, Garden Homes, Ltd., urged the City Council to make an ex- ception so Garden Homes could proceed with their development as it would be a great financial disaster to withdraw at this time or wait:a year or longer to continue. He asked the City Council to let him go ahead with his development which he felt would help the water supply by linking the two dead -end mains. Edward Cairns objected to granting an exception for development by Garden Homes on the excuse that the City would receive some help with water improvements as it was his opinion that the additional population added by the development would take up any of the excess capacity ga.ined. Henry Rible reminded the City Council they should be aware that San Luis Obispo was a water short area and that they should be concerned with acquiring additional supplies of water for the entire city before they allowed additional development. Ray Skinner felt that the transmission problem did not exist in Los Osos Valley alone but was also in the other areas of the city through which the water for Los Osos Valley must come. Donna Creighton urged the City Council to adopt the moratorium ordinance and then move ahead as rapidly as possible to make the nec- essary improvements. Dennis Hynes, Oceanaire Drive, asked what were the health problems facing the residents of Los Osos Valley and the Laguna Lake area. James Gates, County Health Department, explained the health hazard faced in Los Osos Valley and Lower Higuera area when a vacuum was created in the lines due to loss of pressure. He recommended that any develop- ' ment approved by the City should be required to supply additional water until the improvements had been made to eliminate the possibility of any health problem. A. Stornetta wondered if the City Council had investigated the possi- bility of getting additional water from wells as a supplement to the City supply. James Duenow, attorney, stated that after a hearing held at the last meeting it did not appear to him that there was a feeling of emergency in this matter and he asked that the City Council not place a mora- torium on properties already approved for development. R. Benzer, Lynne Development, stated he did not feel that the City should take two years to improve the water system in the southern portion of the City. He agreed that there was an emergency and a possible hazard but he felt that twelve months was a more reasonable length of time within which to make the improvements. William McWhinney, attorney for San Luis Obispo Savings and Loan, objected to the Council that his clients were not being allowed to build on lots which they had improved under existing City ordinances. He urged the City Council to consider the adoption of rationing pro- grams in order to serve water in this area. ' R. A. Paul, Director of the Water Department, reviewed the estimated period of tome to complete the improvements including acquisition of land, construction, etc. He too, hoped that two years would not be required for this project. He stated he would proceed as rapidly as possible in order to cut this time down. Mavor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Gurnee felt the City was in a crisis and felt the City staff was guilty in not keeping the Council aware of the.problem and and possible solutions to it. City Council Minutes November 6, 1972 Page 8 Councilman Gurnee felt the City was breaking faith with the people who had received City approval for development and construction. He stated he had always fough development in the Los Osos Valley because of his feeling about the shortage of water and facilities to serve this area. He stated he would support the moratorium but hoped that it would not take two years to provide the necessary improvements. Councilman Blake felt that over the years the City staff did warn the Council of the impending crisis but that each consecutive development in itself did not seem to be the one that would cause the problem but all of the projects together have brought the matter to crisis pro- portions. He supported the moratorium. Councilman Brown agreed that the staff had warned the City Council and Planning Commission of possible water problems in the Los Osos Valley unless major improvements were made. He too supported the ordinance imposing a moratorium as he felt it was fair to protect the existing development in the area. Councilman Graham agreed with the statements of the other Councilmen and supported the moratorium. He urged the.staff to push ahead with needed improvements as rapidly as possible. Mayor Schwartz supported the moratorium but wanted the public to know that the City Council was not taking the matter lightly as far as the health of the residents of the City was concerned as they should be protected. He also felt the fire flow problems must be remedied as rapidly as possible. He hoped the work could be completed long before the 24 -month period covered in the moratorium. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following ordinance was introduced for emergency final passage: ORDINANCE NO. 568, an emergency ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo prohibiting construction in the Los Osos Valley and Lower Higuera areas of said City pending improvement of the:City's water system to provide an adequate and reliable water supply for said areas. Finally passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 6. At this time the City Council held a public hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance prohibiting the issuance of grading or stockpiling permits prior to City approval of site development plans. A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, read the recommended amendments to prohibit grading prior to approval of plans. R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented a recommendation from the Planning Commission stating that on October 30, at a Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission took action to recommend that the Council adopt the ordinance as proposed. Mavor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. Warren Dolezal, Garden Homes, Ltd., objected to the strict requirements of the proposed ordinance amendment as he felt it would be a detriment to developers who were attempting to develop tracts as units and would be unable to grade or stockpile dirt on portions of the tracts for which site plans had not been completed. He asked the Council to reconsider their proposed action. 1 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes November 6, 1972 Page 9 Charles French objected to the proposed ordinance as he felt it was aimed directly at the type of work carried out by his organization on Terrace Hill. He stated that many times a developer does not know how much dirt is to be moved until each section or plan is completed. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. Paul Landell, Engineering Assistant, saw them with the proposed ordinance and /or stockpiling within the City. reviewed some of the problems as he in attempting to control grading The City Council discussed the comments made regarding the proposed ordinance and felt that with some minor adjustments to the wording, the ordinance was needed by the City. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the following ordinance was introduced. ORDINANCE NO. 571, an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo prohibiting the issuance of grading permits prior to City approval of site development plans, and repealing Municipal Code Section 9120(n). stockpiling. Passed to print on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 7. At this time the City Council held a public hearing to consider the adoption of a park control ordinance. The City Council had previously held a hearing on this matter and had referred it to the Parks and Recreation Commission for an amendment brought out at the original hearing. The Parks and Recreation Commission submitted a letter recommeding that the redrafted park control ordinance be adopted by the City Council in order to give the Park Department a tool to work with in maintaining and controlling activities in the City parks. A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, again reveiwed the major provisions of the ordinance. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. No one appeared to comment. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the follow- ing ordinance was introduced: OP,D MANCE NO. 569, an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo regulating the conduct and use of City parks and repealing certian existing ordinances related thereto. Passed to print on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None City Council Minutes November 6, 1972 Page 10 8. TOPICS report. Wes Pringle, Engineer representing Lampman and Associates, presented the City Council with copies of the areawide TOPICS plan and support data for the City of San Luis Obispo. He stated they had identified locations of greatest traffic congestion and relative accident fre- quency, checked economic and operational effect of these conditions and recommended eight remedial projects in general priority order. He then reviewed the program and methods used by Lampman and Associates to gather the information upon which their report was based. He stated that the accident reporting and filing systems of the Police Department were found to be inadequate and he made recommendations for modifi- cation of the existing filing system. Captain Englert, Police Department, took exception to Mr. Pringle's comments regarding their accident reporting system, stating that their department used modern accepted police reporting techniques. Further, he questioned whether anyone from Lampman and Associates had talked to any of the administrative staff of the police department. He felt it was unfair to criticize the .Police Department when no known contact had been made with the department staff. Mr. Pringle stated that a Mr. Jolley of his staff had gathered the necessary information from the Police Department and that he had reviewed accident reports at the Police Station with uniformed personnel. However, Mr. Pringle did not know the name of the officer, but stated he would get the information from Mr. Jolley and notify the City Council. Mayor Schwartz thanked Mr. Pringle for his report and stated he would like to get the information on the police portion of the report so the matter might be cleared up. The report was received and filed with recommended projects to be considered in future budgets. 9. Discussion of a sub - standard driveway at the residence of Mrs. Hilda Roza was continued to November 20, 1972 meeting. 10.. R. D. Younq, Planning Director, presented for the Council's consideration, the annexation policy and procedures adopted by the Planning Commission on October 30, 1972. It was the opinion of the Planning Commission that the City lacked specific policies to adhere to when claled upon to make certain decisions with far - reaching implications. Recent City Council actions regarding subdivisions, planned developments and annexations were examples of apparent hap- hazard and illogical decision making. The Planning Commission recommended that the Council immeditely set up criteria to guide both the Planning Commission and City Council when faced with annexation proposals. They felt their criteria was fair and accurately reflected the feelings of the citizens of the community as evidenced by the results of the special election concerning the Danley Annexation. The policy proposed was as follows: PROPOSAL When an annexation to the City is proposed in order to accomodate a specific development, the property in question shall be prezoned planned development (Plus base zone), and the annexation and the development proposal shall be considered concurrently; the annexation shall not be approved by the City without concurrent approval of the development plan. Should the approved development plan not be carried out, the City will retain control of subsequent development of the property through retention of the planned development zoning. L 1 1 City Council Minutes November 6, 1.972 Page 11 The City shall require prospective developers of land proposed for annex- ation to provide the Planning Commission with complete information in the following categories. This information shall be prepared by the developer; the Planning Commission does not expect City staff to do the required analysis, but all facts presented must be .verified by staff before presentation to the Planning Commission. Information to be given shall include the following: 1) What statistical effect Will the proposed annexation and development have on the City' - s available water supply and available sewage treatment facilities? Does the City have the ability to serve the annexation? If it does, what statistical degree will the proposed development reduce its ability to serve future development (taking into account theCity's prior commitment to undeveloped areas inside the City). 2) Will the proposed annexation require expansion of police, fire, school, park, recreation, or library services? If so, what will the cost of such expansion be to the City both on a short and long term basis? 3) Itemize all anticipated short and long term costs to the City not included in 1 or 2 above. 4) What sensitive environmental features are contained within the area? How will the proposed annexation and development affect them? 5) Is the proposed development consistent with the General Plan and with the City's policy of limited and controlled growth? 6) Will the proposed development adversely affect the health, safety and welfare of City residents or those expected to reside within the urban reserve line? 7) Will the proposed development provide the City with a balanced pattern of land use? o) What will be the affect of the proposed development on the economic base of the City? 9) List alternatives to the proposed annexation and development (including the alternative of no annexation) and compare the effects of these alternatives with the effects of the proposal. With regard to annexation proposals that do not involve an overall development plan or that are initiated by the City, the Planning Commission may modify the above conditions on an individual basis. Mrs. Joan Rich, President of the League of Women Voters, submitted a recommendation from the League stating that they agreed with the recommended criteria for an annexation policy for the City. She felt a prior investigation and consideration of all effects of a proposed annexation or development should be made before acceptance or review of an annexation. She stated the League of Women Voters commended the Planning Commission for formulating the annexation policy and strongly supported its adoption by the City Council. . Marvin Dee, Chairman of the Planning Commission, discussed the reasons for the various elements of the criteria to be prepared for consideration so that all facets of the proposal would be before the Planning Com- mission and City Council including the dollar and cents cost - benefit ratio. Fred Strong, Pacific Western Mobile Estates, objected to the adoption of the proposed criteria of the annexation policy developed by the Planning Commission as he felt it was unnecessary and unreasonable and practically impossible to comply with. He felt the recommendation would be an expensive burden on the developers and he did not believe that anyone in the City could analyze the reports if they were prepared. He thought this was just another step to hinder development in San Luis Obispo and another symptom of the no- growth syndrome. City Council Minutes November o, 1972 Page 12 Mr. Young and the City Council discussed how this information would be gathered and by whom and if it were available. R. D. Young explained that each question of the criteria did not need to be answered for every annexation, but that these were general control considerations to give the Planning Commission and Council an insight into the cost - benefit ratio of the annexation. He continued that much 1 of the information was available within City Hall and much of it was already in the hands of the developer as he prepared his proposal. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2395, a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo adopting the annexation guidelines proposed by the Planning Commission. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 11. Recommendation from the Planning Commission that based upon studies prepared by a Planning Commission subcommittee that the City Council should take no action to purchase the San Luis Obispo airport at this time. R. D. Young, Planning Director, reviewed some of the investigations carried on by the Planning Commission subcommittee in making the ' recommendation to decline the purchase. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the City Council concurred and the matter was received and filed. Notion carried. 12. At this time the City Council considered an ordinance con- solidating the City Library operation and financial function with the County Free Library System. The City Council received a resolution from the County Board of Supervisors accepting the guidelines in principle for consolidation of the City and County libraries and encouraging and endorsing the furtherance of the consolidation. W. Fredman, Chairman of the Library Board, submitted other recommen- dations in addition to the guidelines already adopted to be included when the two libraries were consolidated. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the following ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE 1d0. 570, an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo consolidating City Library operation and financing functions with the County Free Library System. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES.: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, MyroH Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None City Council Minutes November 6, 1972 Page 13 The City Clerk was instructed to forward a copy of the Library Board's recommendations to the Board of Supervisors with the certified copy of the consolidating ordinance. Councilman Gurnee left the meeting at 12:15 A. M. 13. Communication from the City Housing Authority requesting support by the City Council for their leased housing program for the fiscal year 1972/73 was continued to the November 13, 1972 meeting. 14. Communication from the City Attorney regarding installation of sprinklers in the Cigar Factory Basement was continued to November 20, 1972 meeting. 15. Recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Joint Recreational Use of School District Property that the City Council select an architect to develop a master plan for Sinsheimer Park and a recom- mendation from the Director of Parks and Recreation recommending that the Parks and Recreation Commission be allowed to study the matter jointly with the Advisory Committee. The City Council was agreeable to this joint consideration. 15B. Communication from the Parks and Recreation Commission recom- mending that the City Council consider a long term lease on School District property in Sinsheimer Park due to the large capital invest- ment program at the present time by the City, and future improvements being planned. The request was referred to the City Attorney for discussion with School District officials. 16. Request from Jack Green Associates for Council permission to change the location of the Stag Club Card Room, from 1020 Railroad Avenue to 1459 Monterey Street. John Seitz, attorney for Mel Hahn of the Don Motel, objected to the City Council granting the change of location for a card room as he felt it would be detrimental to his client's business due to noise, late hours, and the parking problems already existing in the neighborhood. He also did not feel that a card room and its clients would be much of an asset to any neighborhood much less to a stable business area. He pre- sented a letter form Alston Hicks, Jr., objecting to the transfer of a card room to Monterey Street in back of his residence on Higuera Street due to the noise and the late hours of operation. He felt this type of use would be a detriment to the neighborhood. He also submitted a letter from Marie Frossard objecting to the card room directly behind her property on Higuera. She felt this would be a detriment to the neighborhood. Jack Green stated he had always had a good operation at his existing place of business which had never been a police problem and which he felt provided a service to certain residents of the City. He felt his type of business was an asset to the community and at no time had his neighbors objected to his card room. He concluded that his card room was not a wide open game, but that people who play there must have a special card that activates the lock to even get into the building. He felt this operation would not affect the motel adversely. Councilman Blake left the meeting at 12:50 A. M. City Council Minutes November o, 1972 Page 14 On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the City Council deny the transfer of the card room license due to the objections of the other business in the area. Motion carried with Councilmen Gurnee and Blake absent. Councilman Blake returned to the meeting at 12:55 A. M. 17. A report from the Parks and Recreation Director concerning a municipal swimming pool and its proposed program was continued for further discussion. 18. Communication from the City Engineer regarding continuation of the present sewer consultant, Jenks and Adamson, was continued for further discussion. 19. The City Council adjourned to executive session. 20. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the meeting adjourned at 1:20 A. M. to November 13, 1972 at 7:30 P. M. Motion carried. APPROVED: December 18, 1972 H. FOTPATRICK, CITY CLERK 1 1