HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/28/1974MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1.974 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL
Pledge
Roll Call
PRESENT: John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee,
Jesse Norris, and Mayor Kenneth E. Schwartz
City Staff
ABSENT: None
PRESENT: J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R.D. Miller, Administrative
Officer; A.J. Shaw, City Attorney; David Williamson,
Assistant Administrative Officer; William E. Flory,
Director of Parks & Recreation; Wayne Peterson, Assistant
City Engineer
A. Mayor Schwartz announced that in accordance with the provisions
of the various ordinances adopted by the City Council, the ordinances
declaring a building moratorium in the Lower Higuera - Los Osos Valley area
would be lifted on November 1, 1974. Thus, normal provisions for building
permits, etc. would then proceed under normal City administration.
1. At this time the City Council met with .Ethan Jennings, Architect
for City Hall remodeling, to review cost estimates and budget considerations
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A. Council Chambers Remodeling $ 79 ,6 8.00
(including construction, contingencies and inflation, audio-
visual equipment and furnishings)
B. Basement Construction - $286,000.00
(including -contingencies and inflation)
C. First Floor (w /o Council Chambers) - $57,232.00
(including contingencies and inflation)
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST - $422,910.00
Mayor Schwartz reported to the City Council that the Council subcommittee
(Mayor Schwartz and Councilman Brown) had met with the architect and City
staff, reviewed the cost estimate for the remodeling and made the following
recommendations to the City Council on items that could be reduced from the
base cost estimate for the basement remodeling.
ITEM A Irrigation $ 363.00
ITEM B Reduce Quality & .Number of Hardware 1,032.00
ITEM H Relocatable Partitions (use wood
stud & gypsum board) 87890.00
ITEM J Reduce quality of carpet 1,508.00
ITEM K Reduce heat & ventilating system
with provision for adding air con-
ditioning 19,419.00
ITEM M Use metal studs in lieu of block 3,046.00
TOTAL REDUCTION FOR BASEMENT $34,258.00
The Council subcommittee also recommended to the City Council that the cost
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October 28, 1974
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estimate for the first floor remodeling could be reduced from the cost
estimate by:
ITEM 0 Relocatable Partition (use wood
stud 8 gypsum board) 1,011.00
ITEM P Reduce quality of carpet 6,222.00
TOTAL REDUCTION FOR FIRST FLOOR $ 7,233.00
Total reduction of cost estimate by Council subcommittee of $41,491.00.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Brown that the City
Council approve the deductions as recommended by the Council subcommittee.
Motion carried, all ayes.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Brown that the City
Council reduce the quality of the carpet in the Council Chambers for a
reduction of $1,499.00. Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Schwartz, Councilmen Brown and Gurnee
NOES: Councilmen Graham and Norris
ABSENT: None
Mayor Schwartz suggested that the Council action now would be to accept
the cost estimate as adjusted and authorize the architect to proceed with
the final .plans and specifications as follows:
A - Basement and First Floor only,
B - Basement only, or
C - Basement, First Floor and Council Chambers
With bid documents to show the three alternates for Council consideration
A - Basement
B - First Floor
C - Council Chambers
Councilman Norris stated he was unalterably opposed to the use of public
funds to remodel the Council Chambers due to extreme cost for the remodeling.
He felt remodeling was unnecessary. But, he would support expenditures for
basement and first floor construction.
Mayor Schwartz noted that the City Council had previously approved preparation
of plans and specifications for the Council Chambers, and all he was suggesting
was that the bid opening include all three,alternates so the Council
could make a decision with the bids on hand.
Councilman Gurnee stated he was in support of the plan to completely
remodel the City Hall to include the first floor, basement and Council
Chambers, since he felt the municipal building should be brought up to date
for the use of the citizens of San Luis Obispo.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Brown that the architect
be authorized to prepare working drawings, plans and specifications for
bidding purposes for the basement and first floor, including cost estimate
adjustments made this evening, with bids to be received on the three alter-
nates: 1) basement, 2) first floor, and 3) Council Chambers. Motion carried,
all ayes.
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2. The City Council and staff that attended the League of California
Cities Conference held 'in-Los Angeles, California on October 21 -23, 1974
reviewed the programs that they attended for general information of all.
9:20 P.M. Mayor Schwartz called a recess.
9:30 P.M. The meeting reconvened with all council members present.
A. Upon question, A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, reviewed with the City
Council whether they could meet and discuss in public or whether it should
be considered in Executive Session regarding the progress of KDG General Plan
Update. Contract. He stated that i.f the discussion was performance or com-
petency of the consultants, .then they would have the right to ask for an
Executive Session. However, if the discussion is to be held on the amend-
ment of the contract or work done to date, then this discussion should be
done in open session...
The City Council stated .that .first they should meet in Executive Session
for a staff report.
B. R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported to the City Council
that the City staff, David Williamson and Rudolph.Muravez, at the request
of the Citizens Advisory Committee, had sent out a number of letters to
consulting firms for cost estimates to prepare sewer and water rate studies.
If these studies were contracted, the recommendation may be to increase fees
and rates.
R.D. Miller stated he was bringing this to the attention of. the City Council
as no prior approval had been received by the Council for solicitation of
these proposals.
C. David Williamson, Assistant Administrative Officer, reported to
the City Council on a field mice problem existing at the Laguna Lake Park
' area, which had destroyed a number of small trees. The Park and Recreation
Department had met with representatives of the County Agricultural Commission
to develop an approved pesticide which would kill these mice. The problem at
hand-was that the strength of the poison would exist for three days, and
while there was no danger to people, there might be a problem with the cats
that caught these poisoned mice. However, a cat would have to eat an
estimated-25-30 mice in a short period of time to be affected. Mr. Williamson
stated he would keep the Council posted on the progress of this matter.
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C -1 Councilman Gurnee stated he felt the City should not sell surplus
property where there might be a future need for-this property. For example,
_.the property-on Laurel Lane.possibly could be used for a future library site,
home care center, or some other use. Therefore, he felt the City should
maintain this property.
Councilman Norris objected stating unless the Council or City had a definite
need for the property, it should be put up for public auction and be replaced
on the tax rolls. If at some future date.the land was needed, .there would
be enough time to acquire the land for development.
On motion of Councilman Norris,.seconded by Councilman Brown that.the City
staff be authorized to.advert.ise to sell the property on Laurel Lane and
Rockview Place at a public auction. .Motion lost on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Norris and Brown
NOES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee and Mayor Schwartz
ABSENT: None
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October 28, 1974
Page 4
On motion of Mayoi- Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee that the City
staff be authorizedto advertise for sale the Rockview property, but no
advertisement for the Laurel Lane property. Motion carried on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Schwartz, Councilmen Gurnee 1, Brown, Norris and Graham
NOES: None__ - - -- —
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded-by Councilman Norris consent items
C -2, C -3, C -4, C -5, C -6, C- 7,.0 -8, C -9, C -10, C 7-11, C -12, C -13 and C -14
were approved as follows. Motion carried,.all ayes.
C -2 Communication from James D. Driscoll, Chief Clerk, California
Legislature, directing a.ttention.to Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. .181,
relative to opening of new retail petroleum outlets (adopted by the
California Legislature) was ordered received and filed.
C -3 In accordance with the recommendation.from the Parks &Recreation
Commission regarding the maintenance of City parking lots, staff was.
authorized to devise a program as per the commission's recommendation.(see
Park& Recreation Commission minutes of October 2, 1974).
C -4 Communication from Ron & Joanne Rabun and Ron & Rosemary Warner
proposing neighborhood playground in the Lakewood Tract area (baseball
diamond, volleyball. court, horseshoe . pitch, and tot lot) was referred to
the Park & Recreation Commission for recommendation.
C -5 Communication from Doyle R. Griffith, San Luis Transportation,
regarding actions taken at the October 14, 1974 City Council meeting and
subsequent publicity given by news media in relation to the bus system was
ordered received and filed.
C -6 Claim against the City. of San Luis Obispo by Gordon Lee Scott was
denied and referred to the insurance carrier..
C -7 Claim against the City of San Luis Obispo by Linda Stockdale for
property damages was denied and referred to the insurance carrier.
C -8 Claim against the City of San Luis Obispo from Mrs. Friedman for
death of her son while riding his bicycle was denied and referred to the
insurance carrier.
C -9 Claim against the City of San Luis.Obispo by Phil and Sally Maerzke,
397 Lincoln, for damages caused by sewage back up (10/6/74) was denied. and
referred to the insurance carrier.
C -.10 Claim against the City of San Luis Obispo by Gladys.E. Work for
damage.done to her car was denied and.referred to the insurance carrier.
C -11 Claim against the City of San Luis Obispo by.Norman L. Brittain
for damage done to his car was denied and referred to the insurance carrier.
C -12. The communications regarding the City. Newsletter from Mr. & Mrs.
Wi.l.liam J..Hendricks, Roland Maddalena, Mrs. Lola'Chambers and'James J..
O'Donnell were received for future reference.
C -13 The following salary step increases were approved, effective
November 1, 1974:
Frank A. Brown - Janitor
From Step 1 or $608 to Step 2 or $640
Randolph Dickson - Police Officer
From Step 1 or $898 to Step 2 or $946
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Salary Step Increases continued
Bobby J. Gentry - Maintenance Man II
From Step 4 or $826 to Step 5 or $874
Elton R..Hall - Battalion Chief
From Step 4 or $1,366 to Step 5 or $1,442
Delbert D. Heading - Maintenance Man II
From Step 4 or $826 to Step 5 or $874
Gerald F. Lenthall - Police Officer
From Step 2 or $946 to Step 3 or $1,002
James R. Nicklas - Building Inspector
From Step 4 or $1,056 to Step 5 or $1,114
William M. Olivera - Groundskeeper
From Step 2 or $718 to Step 3 or $760
Dale E. Strobridge - Police Officer
From Step 2 or $946 to Step 3 or $1,002
Robert W. Strong - Planning & Building Director
From Step 4 or $1,718 to Step 5 or $1,810
C -14 Claims against the City of San Luis Obispo were authorized
payment subject to approval by the Administrative Officer.
9:35 P.M. The City Council adjourned to Executive Session.
11:25 P.M. The meeting reconvened in regular session.
1 The City Clerk read the following motion:
On motion of.Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham that the City
terminate the KDG contract within thirty (30) days with the consultants to
complete the corrected phase 1 report within the said time period. The con-
sultants not to perform any services on phase 2 and 3 of the contract.
Motion carried unanimously.
11:30 P.M. The City Council adjourned to Executive Session.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Schwartz adjourned the meeting at 11:45 P.M.
APPROVED: November 18, 1974
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/J'.H. F' Patrick, City Clerk