HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/03/1975MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1975 - 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL
Pledge
Roll Call
' PRESENT: John 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. Puller, Administrative
Officer; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer; A.J. Shaw, Jr., City
Attorney; D.F. Romero, Director of Public Services
1. Council considered the FINAL PASSAGE of ORDINANCE NO. 631, an ordinance
of the Citv of San Luis Obispo requiring uniformed private patrol protection at
public dances.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared for or against the proposed ordinance.
D9ayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham ORDINANCE NO. 631
was introduced for final passage.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Graham, Gurnee, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: lone
2. Communication from Lloyd E. Somogyi, Attorney, representing city
employee Steven F. Hudson , whose employment was terminated effective January 21,
1975. Mr. Somogyi was requesting that the City Council hold a personnel session
on the dismissal.
The City Council set 12:10 p.m. February 14, 1975 as a time and place to hear
the appeal of Steven F. Hudson.
3. Clinton Milne, Deputy County Engineer, again appeared before the City
Council on behalf of the County proposal to proceed with another election on
the Nacimiento Water Supply Project stating that the last proposal was defeated
at the polls and the County was again offering the City of San Luis Obispo
an opportunity to be included in the Nacimiento Water Supply Project as now
proposed.
Mr. Milne reviewed for the City Council the present status of the Nacimiento
Water Supply Project and its possible continuation deleting the south bay
communities of the county. He felt that the Board of Supervisors would try to
go to the voters later on this year to see if the project would go with less
partners. He then reviewed for the City Council recent meetings held with the
Santa Barbara County water agencies to see where they stood on cooperation on
the coastal aqueduct of the state water plan. He hoped that the City Council
of San Luis Obispo would reconsider its position and join in the new
Nacimiento project.
City Council iMinutes
February 3, 1975
Page 2
Clint Milne reviewed for the Council some of the interest now being shown by
agricultural interests in and around the City of San Luis Obispo for high value
crops that needed large volumes of water. He also felt that some of the Edna
Valley agricultural interests were looking to the City of San Luis Obispo's
sewer plant effluent for irrigation purposes. Mr. Milne continued that
the Board of Supervisors were planning on forming water zone 12 which would
include all of former Nacimiento partners except the south bay, and they were
again inviting the City of San Luis Obispo to either become a full or a limited
partner in the Nacimiento project.
The City Council discussed the proposal for formation of water zone 12,
the Nacimiento project. The Council discussed timing, cost and comparative
costs of the state water project versus the Nacimiento water project.
Mr. Milne stated that until the County of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara
decide on the go -ahead on the state water plan, the County could lease or
rent their water allocation on a short -term basis to urban or rural interests
in the easterly portion of the San Joaquin Valley. Upon question, Clint Milne
stated that if the City of San Luis Obispo went into the zone 12 project, they
would be expected to pay maintenance and operation of the basic system, but no
cost to the City of San Luis Obispo for facilities to serve other communities.
He estimated that San Luis Obispo could contract for 3,000 acre feet of water
at a cost of approximately $6,000,000 or approximately $194 per acre foot.
Bonds would be sold on a 30 -vear basis.
The City Council also discussed comparative benefits of Nacimiento water
versus state water.
Councilman Gurnee stated he would like to know more information on the two projects
including cost and the length of time for the projects to become viable.
Councilman Norris stated he again felt the City Council made a big mistake in
not going along with the original Nacimiento project. He felt that the City
should move along with the county and other communities in the county and '
take advantage of a second chance to go with the project on water that the City
is already paying for. He also felt that the City and County should go along
with the state project when needed. He was in support of the City joining in
zone 12, the Nacimiento project.
Councilman Brown stated he would like to see some current costs on zone 12 proposals
on the new partnership basis, including comparative costs of zone 12 versus state
water project in these comparisions.
Councilman Graham also agreed that he would like to see some updated costs on the
project. He also felt that the state water project was the best for the City
of San Luis Obispo. He felt the City could always annex to zone 12 if they were
willing to pay the cost.
Mavor Schwartz stated that his feelings had always been with the City policy to go
with the state water plan. This had been shown.in the presently adopted County
water plan. He felt the City must be very careful not to do anything that would
jeopardize the 25,000 acre feet of state water allocated to this county. He felt
the City could always annex to zone 12 or buy surplus Nacimiento water on a year -
to -year basis when not needed by the other partners.
The matter of the request of the County relative to the County water plan was
continued for further information from the County Engineer's Office.
4A. Memorandum from the Administrative Officer asking Council consideration
on whether or not they wished to adopt a new policy of maintaining confidentiality
of the engineer or architect cost estimates on all up blic works projects prior
to bid openings.
The Administrative Officer stated that this change in policy had been requested
by Ethan Jennings, Architect for the City Hall remodeling project.
Citv Council Minutes
February 3, 1975
Page 3
Ethan Jennings, Jr. appeared before the City Council stating it was his feeling
that it would be better if the estimates on the cost of remodeling City Hall were
kept confidential as it might give the City better bids and perspective bidders
would not be looking at the City's estimate in trying to come up with those figures.
A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, presented an excerpt from the Government Code, which
would permit the City Council to adopt a policy of confidentiality on engineer and
architect costs on public works prior to opening of bids as requested.
' Ethan Jennings again spoke on behalf of his request as he felt it was better for
the City and any other client not to disclose the estimated costs particularly
a project such as the City Hall remodeling due to complex bidding required. He
felt by keeping estimates confidential, no contractors could take advantage of
others by knowing the engineer's estimate. He recommended that the estimate on
his project be kept confidential.
Councilman Brown stated that the Telephone Company always kept the engineer's
estimates from public knowledge. He felt estimates must be kept confidential
from public knowledge in order to attempt to get fair bidding.
Councilman Gurnee questioned why this item was being brought up at this time on
this particular project. Why was it not thought about as a Council policy for
all projects?
Councilman Graham disagreed with the request of the Administrative Officer and
architect, as he felt he would like to have an estimate before authorizing a
call for bids rather than force a contractor to go through all the steps if the
Council was not even interested in the project due to the estimated cost.
Arnold Volny, contractor, objected to the adoption of this new policy as recom-
mended by staff and architect. He felt that public works should be known to
the public. lie explained problems faced by contractors in getting bonds for
projects when they worked in the dark without some type of guideline. He con-
' cluded that except for the Telephone Company's policy, all agencies let the
estimates be known to people who would be bidding on the project.
Councilman Gurnee felt there might be a time when the City would want to adopt
a secrecy policy on cost estimates for projects. He felt that this was not
the time and he felt this was the wrong project because of public interest in
this controversial project. He felt the people of the community should know
what the Council was thinking about and talking about before they expend these
funds.
Councilman Norris stated he objected to the position of this item on the agenda.
He felt that the early part of the meeting should be kept for public and not for
some staff problem. He also stated that he opposed to the adoption of the new
policy requested by the architect and staff. He felt that the City Council
should be open with full public disclosure to the public, and he hoped the Council
would not adopt such a policy to keep information from the people. He felt all
projects financed by the City were done with public funds and the estimates should
be known to the public. He felt the City Council should continue with existing
policy and particularly not to start such a controversial policy with this project.
Councilman Brown felt that the cost estimates should be kept confidential, maybe
not this particular project but in the future.
Councilman Graham stated he would support full disclosure of all construction
estimates. After all he felt this was public money and the public should know
what the Council was planning to spend before they spent it. lie felt this
knowledge should be known at the pre -bid stage.
Mayor Schwartz felt the City should adopt a policy that would keep cost estimates
confidential as it might save the taxpayers some money. He suggested that the
Council exempt the City Hall remodeling project from this new policy. He felt
the staff should look into how other cities handle the secrecy of engineering
and architect estimates on projects and determine the effectiveness on projects.
City Council - Minutes
February 3, 1975
Page 4
The common consensus of the City Council was that this new policy as suggested would
not be adopted, and as soon as the architect's estimate was prepared it would
be given to the City Council for public information.
4B. At this time Ethan Jennings, Architect, presented for the Council's
consideration plans and specifications for the CITY HALL REMODELING, continued
from the January 6, 1975 meeting.
Ethan Jennings presented the following estimate:
BASE BID
$ 402,285.00
Alternate
Bid
No.
1
- Upper Area
(deduct)
45,974.00
Alternate
Bid
No.
2
- Council Chambers (deduct)
56,714.00
Alternate
Bid
No.
3
- Upper Level
$ Council Chambers
(deduct)
103,858.00
Alternate
Bid
No.
4
- Lower Level
Movable Walls
(add)
6,000.00
Alternate
Bid
No.
5
- Upper Level
Movable halls
(add)
2,000.00
Alternate
Bid
No.
6
- Cabinets
(deduct)
1,980.00
Alternate
Bid
No.
7
- Steamlines
(deduct)
20,700.00
In addition to the above bid cost, additional funds should be set aside for
Council Room furnishings not included in the construction contract. They
include:
1 - overhead projector
7 - council chairs
12 - staff chairs
TOTAL ESTIh14TED COST - $5,000.00
1
David Williamson, Assistant Administrative Officer, stated that the subcommittee '
of the City Council working on the City Hall remodeling recommended that the City
improve the four inch water main on Osos Street between Palm and ?till to an eight
inch main at an estimated cost of $8,200.00. He felt this was a requirement of
the fire code as part of the remodeling of City Hall.
The City Council discussed in detail with the Architect, Ethan Jennings, ways and
means of possibly reducing the cost in the remodeling project, particularly the
fancy treatment in the basement.
The Architect stated that he prepared the plans and specifications on the basis
of a complete project, which would include the basement, first floor and Council
Chambers with seven alternate proposals which would be deducted from the base
bid. He felt in this way when the bids were received, the Council would decide
on what items they wished on an item -by -item basis in order to see what they
would like to buy. He concluded by saying that the input as to the fancy treat-
ment in the basement was arrived at by staff representation to him by the assigned
personnel.
Councilman Brown stated he did not feel that the basement plan was too fancy.
He felt it was a minimum improvement to get the job done. He felt the architect's
plan was well done and the plan was not gold plated but just minimal. He felt
the City should proceed with the call for bids on the basement construction. He felt
first floor and Council Chambers remodeling could be done at a later date and
urged the Council to proceed on this basis only.
Councilman Norris also felt the Council should proceed with the call for bids on
the basement portion only. He would also support a call for bids on the first
floor less the remodeling of the Council Chambers.
Mayor Schwartz felt that the plans only provide utilitarian areas for working
staff and public. He reviewed the history of the City Hall construction and
remodeling project to date. He urged the Council to call for bids including
all alternates and that the Council upon receipt of the bids accept or reject
each alternate as they saw fit. He also reviewed the time spent by the Council
subcommittee and staff working with the Architect in arriving at the subcommittee's
recommendation to the Council at that time.
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City Council Minutes
February 3, 1975
Page 5
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown that the City
Council approve the plans and specifications for the CITY HALL REiIODELING and
that bids be called for with a base bid and all alternates, basement, first
floor and City Council Chambers.
Councilman Norris stated he was opposed to a call for bids that would allow the
bids for improving the Council Chambers to be included, and he would therefore
vote against the motion.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Brown, Graham and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Norris
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9:50 p.m. Mayor Schwartz called a recess.
10:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened with all council members present.
5. The City Council continued their discussion of their proposal by
Councilman T. Keith.Gurnee regarding the appointment of a Housing and Community
Development Task Force, whose purpose would be to study housing and community
development issues and problems, and prepare grant applications required by
the legislation to procure funding for priority projects.
The Council also reviewed the outline prepared by Councilman Gurnee involving
the type of task force, persons to be involved, and the type of information
hopefully to come from this task force. Councilman Gurnee felt that it was
essential that citizens' participation be solicited in arriving at the housing
and community development matters. He felt that a.one- assignment task force
would do the job.
Kevin O'Connor, ASI representative from Cal Poly, submitted a resolution
adopted by the Student Affairs Council of the University which had endorsed
the concept of a task force on housing and community development and urged that
a student representative be appointed to such a body. He stated that students
compose a large part of the population of the City of San Luis Obispo and as
such had a vital interest in the way the City would deal with the current
housing problem. He hoped that the Council would appoint a representative from
the ASI to the membership on this task force.
The City Council discussed the proposal of appointing a housing task force to
study the overall housing problems in the City with recommendations to the City
Council for what could be done by the local government to augment the housing
within the community.
Robert Strong, Community Development Director, suggested that after preliminary
studies had been made, the Planning Commission appoint a task force to study
the overall housing which would also assist the Planning Commission in gathering
information for the presently on -going General Plan Housing Element studies.
The matter was continued to February 10, 1975.
6. Communication from Peter R. Andre, Attorney on behalf of the San Luis
Garbage Company, attempting to explain the rationale used by the Garbage Company
in the two methods of assessing garbage rates to apartments and mobile homes
' within the City. There were apparently two methods used. One method was the
individual can for each apartment or mobile home method, which was based on a
per unit cost. And, the other method was apartments and mobile homes using a
dumpster, which was based on a reduced monthly cost plus a monthly charge for
the dumpster.
Mr. Andre stated he felt it was the company's feeling that this arrangement
was fair to all and that if any rates were to be changed, the City Council
should look into the commercial rate structure, which they felt was too low
and completely out of line.
Citv Council Minutes
February 3, 1975
Page 6
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown the matter was
ordered received and filed. Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham, Brown and Gurnee
NOES: Councilman Norris and Mayor Schwartz
ABSENT: None
7. The following report was submitted to the City Council on behalf
of the City Park $ Recreation Commission on the referral from the City Council
of a mini -bike or other off - street bike track for the City.
It was the finding of the Commission and so recommended to the City Council
on motion of Woody Frey, seconded by Bea Kardel, and passed unanimously "that
no land within the City limits, subject to the recommendations of the Commission,
was suitable for mini -bike or off - street bike track considering the dust, noise
and ecological factors that arise from this activity." The commission further
recommended that the City Council request from other public agencies within the
county information on where, when and how off - street bikes would legally be
ridden in the area.
Elmore Reynolds, San Luis Cyclery, felt that the solution to the problem was for
someone, some governmental agency, to provide a motorcycle park within the City
or the County so that the riders could go there and enjoy themselves. He and
his fellow cycle dealers agreed that noise could be controlled if the cyclists
did not change the approved muffling system on their bikes.
Gerald McRoberts agreed with noise control, but lie felt the proposed ordinance
was wrong and stated he felt some public agency should supply a motorcycle park.
He felt the City and County should provide a recreational area for these people
just as they do for other groups such as senior citizens, golfers, campers, etc.
Donald Cross stated that there was a group of citizens in the community and
county who were interested in procuring an area for an off -road vehicle park.
Councilman Gurnee spoke in support of the City cooperating with cyclists in
procuring an area for motorcycle riding, etc.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham that the City
consider a proposed ordinance at their regular meeting of February 18, 1975 and
direct the Park $ Recreation staff to wort: with the county staff to see if an
area within the county could be located for a motorcycle park to be developed
cooperatively with the City, County and the motorcyclists, and also that a
letter be sent to the Board of Supervisors regarding this motion. Motion
carried.
8. Robert Strong, Community Development Director, presented a lengthy
report to the City Council dealing with Los Osos Valley population estimates
before and after the water improvements presently being developed for that area.
He submitted a tabulation to the City Council involving the number of dwelling
units within the so- called "moratorium area ". He concluded that the areas
present developments probably contain a population between 6,740 and 7,400.
Although it is estimated that approximately 7,000 people are living in the
area at this. This interim population limit could quickly be exceeded by
the number of available mobile home park sites and new residential develop-
ments. He suggested that special controls may be needed if the crosstown
feeder was not completed and the population exceeds estimates. A census
would be taken during 1975 to more accurately determine present population,
at which time the Community Development Department would submit further report.
9. Memorandum from Jack Kellerman, Chief Building Inspector, stating that
an inspection of Tract 467, Unit II, showed that a great pile of rocks had been
stockpiled adjacent to Tract 467. As of Plonday, January 27, there had been no
attempt by the contractor or developer to remove these rocks as requested by the
City Engineer in November, 1974. Therefore, he wished to bring this matter to
the City Council's attention prior to assuming responsibility under the new
reorganizational plans for this project.
City Council Minutes
February 3, 1975
Page 7
D.F. Romero, Director of Public Services, presented a copy of his letter to the
developer of Tract 467 stating that the pile of rocks outside the limits of the
boundaries of Tract 467 were stockpiled without City approval and under the
provisions of the grading ordinance, the stockpiling of this material was in
violation and no person should do any grading without first obtaining a grading
permit from the building official. Therefore, D.F. Romero stated that he requested
the developer, Warren Dolezal, to remove these rocks from the property within
60 days of receipt of the letter. (Letter dated November 27, 1974.)
' Warren F: Dolezal, developer of Tract 467, Units .I and II, appeared before the
City Council stating that during the grading work for the Unit II of Tract 467,
they encountered several small, medium and large rocks in the ground. Since
they would not grade the site properly per the approved plans, and since they
were nice natural rocks that could be used in the landscaping, entry pond and
waterfall, he stated he set them temporarily aside on vacant property immediately
next to their site, the thought being that when the landscaping work was done
these rocks would be brought back into the tract. He felt that since the rocks
were not bothering anyone, were neatly stacked in a small area, and would be
used to beautify and enhance the overall project with natural material, they
respectfully requested that the City Council grant permission to let them stay
there until after the irrigation system was installed and the landscaping portion
of the project was underway. He felt this would be in about nine to ten months
from this point.
A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, submitted to the City Council a list of documents dealing
with the stockpiling request on property outside the approved Tract 467, Unit II.
He submitted copies of City Council minutes, memos from the building department,
memos from the City Engineer, all to the developer relative to these violations.
Councilman Norris felt the City should grant a permit for stockpiling as the rocks
were to be used in the completed tract and would not be hauled away.
Councilman Graham felt the City Council should not issue a permit to stockpile
' the rocks on the site which would be used in the landscaping plan at a later date.
Councilman Brown stated he would not object to issuing a grading permit for
stockpiling rocks for nine months.
Mayor Schwartz stated he was disappointed with delays by Mr. Dolezal in waiting
over two months to respond to the City's request to apply for a stockpiling
permit for these rocks. He felt that Mr. Dolezal should have come forward
upon receipt of the City Engineer's letter demanding removal of said rocks.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Brown that the City
issue a temporary stockpiling permit to Tract 467 for nine months or until
November 1, 1975. Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Norris and Brown and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilmen Graham and Gurnee
ABSENT: None
10. At this time the City Council considered the new joint powers agreement
suggested by the Criminal Justice Planning Agency which would have a new preamble
worded in a broader manner to assure more eligibility for a variety of new federal
funding programs. The basic agreement was not changed, it was just the preamble.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2726 (1975 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo .approving an amendment to the
crime control joint powers agreement and authorizing the Mayor to execute
said agreement as amended.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham, Brown, Gurnee, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
City Council Minutes
February 3, 1975
Page 8
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11. D.F. Romero, Director of Public Services, submitted a copy of the draft
report on pre- treatment and source control of wastewater prepared by John Jenks,
consulting engineer, in compliance Faith the Water Quality Control Board require-
ments. D.F. Romero stated that Jenks' report was divided into four sections which
discussed: 1) existing ordinances and where they would have to be modified to
comply with new state and federal requirements, '-) suggested modifications to
bring ordinances into compliance, 3) implementation of a source control program,
and 4) procedures for monitoring and control. He continued that Mr. Jenks had
included a model wastewater discharge ordinance prepared by the Uniform Ordinance
Subcommittee of the California Water Pollution Control Association, but was not
presented for discussion this evening due to its length.
D.F. Romero then submitted in outline form the schedule for implementation for
source control program. January 1, 1975 - submit draft of suggested code
modifications to Regional Board staff for review and comment. January 15, 1975 -
receive comments from Regional Board staff and formally submit source control
program. February 15, 1975- complete revisions to code in draft form and dis-
tribute to industry and other interested parties for review and comment.
March 1, 1975 - meet with industry representatives to discuss.reasons for code
changes and receive comments. April 1, 1975 - finalize code revisions and notice
as legally required prior to adoption. June 1, 1975 - establish monitoring
programs for the major industrial users. July 1, 1975 - implement the pre- treatment
and source control program. July 15, 1975 - report compliance to Regional Board.
D.F. Romero also wished to call attention to the City Council that the consulting
engineer pointed out that the City would probably be unable to meet the EPA
requirements for mineral quality due to the City's excessive use of water softeners.
He concluded his report by stating that a draft of Jenks' letter and report on
pre- treatment and source control of wastewater was submitted to the Water Quality
Control Board prior to the January 1, 1975 deadline, with the request that their 1
staff review and submit comments which the City might incorporate in its code
revisions.
Kenneth R. Jones, Executive Officer, California Regional Water Quality Control
Board, Central Coast Region, stated that the State agency had reviewed the draft
report on pre- treatment and source control for wastewater as prepared by the City's
consultant. He stated they felt a thorough job had been done of describing
present controls and outlining modifications necessary to meet new federal
guidelines. The Board suggested one additional feature, which would make the
report more useful, particularly the inclusion of a list of present sources of
industrial wastes along with data on the flow volumes and physical and chemical
characteristics of each.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham that the City Council
accept the report of John Jenks and the recommendation of staff and direct the
City Attorney and City Engineer to update the City's sewer ordinance to comply
with the new regulations. Motion carried, all ayes.
12. Robert Strong, Community Development Director, informed the City Council
that the Planning Commission had approved the Hilton Hotel's use permit subject
to the condition that a partial closure of Palm Street in front of the proposed
development be made.The recommendation was that the street be closed rather
than abandoned as some time in the future downtown circulation might require
an alternate route parallel to Monterey Street. The suggested street closure
would require the Hilton Inn to install new curb, gutter and sidewalk at a
setback location along Monterey Street, a large radius turn at the corner of
Monterey and Grand Avenue connecting with the existing frontage improvements
on Grand Avenue. The street triangle would be landscaped and maintained
by the Hilton Inn pursuant to terms of an encroachment permit. The City would
modify the Grand Avenue median as indicated on the sketch plan, and remove the
landscaped island at the corner to improve traffic channelization at the
intersection.
It was the feeling of the Planning Commission that the change would eliminate
present hazardous movements which now occur at the closely spaced double
intersection.
City Council Minutes
February_ 3, 1975
Page 9
If the Council concurred with the Planning Commission and staff recommended
street closure, a resolution of intention should be passed setting a public
hearing to consider the proposal.
A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, advised the City Council that the step being recom-
mended by the Planning Commission was fraught with legal danger. He felt that
a street closure conditioned by the Planning Commission was one over which the
applicant or developer had no control and therefore, was totally inappropriate
' as a condition. He stated that the Streets and Highways Code provided that the
closing of streets to public use might be accomplished legislatively under the
usual vacation procedures. He recommended such a procedure for more than
temporary closure. Further, the use of City property for landscaping purposes
as a condition for the use of private property appeared to raise serious legal
questions concerning the use of public property for private purposes. He felt
it was equivalent to a lease of City property, and if so, an ordinance would
be required.
Therefore, the City Attorney felt that the use permit for the Hilton Inn should
not be considered to be in effect until the Planning Commission had been given
an opportunity to review the closure condition of the permit. If the Commission
believed that the use of that area was necessary for the Inn and that the street
should be partially closed, the Commission should recommend closure to the
City Council. Following a final decision by the Council on this closure, the
Commission could then consider appropriate terms for the use permit.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2723 (1975 Series), a resolution
of intention to close a portion of Palm Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Graham, Gurnee, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded
C -2, C -3, C -4, C -5, C -6, C -8, C -9, C -10,
C -17, C -18, C -19, C -20, C -21, C -22, C -23
C -1 The claims against the City of
subject to approval by the Administrativ
by Councilman Brown consent items C -1,
C -11, C -12, C -13, C -14, C -15, C -16,
and C -24 were approved as recommended.
San Luis Obispo were authorized paid
Officer.
C -2 The City Council minutes of October 7, 1974 were acknowledged and
approved.
C -3 The following contract pay estimates were approved:
R. Baker Construction Co.
Est.
#4
$73,394.02
LOS OSOS VALLEY -OLD TOWN
TRANSMISSION LINE, C.P. #1173 -10
WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS
Est.
#1
13,260.20
WALNUT STREET, C.P. #7 -75
Green Earth Landscape Co.
Est.
#1
6,008.40
'
THROOP PARR IRRIGATION& LANDSCAPE
Est.
#2 FINAL
667.60
Howie Concrete
Est.
#2
1,516.50
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT,
Est.
#3 FINAL
476.75
FLOOD PROTECTION, C.P. #3 -75
Fred Julien U Associates
Est.
#3
' -0-
WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS
Est.
#4 FINAL
4,202.95
C.P. #1V74 -3, 6 -75
CCO.
#5
185.00
City Council Minutes
February 3, 1975
Page 10
Karleskint -Crum, Inc. Est. #1
SENIOR CITIZENS IRRIGATION $
LANDSCAPING
Madonna Construction Co. Est. 46
EDNA SADDLE RESERVOIR, C.P. #1V73 -8
Charles A. Pratt Const. Co. Est. #1
FOUR -INCH METERING FACILITY,
LAGUNA LADE GOLF COURSE, C.P. #iV74 -5
Smee's Plumbing & Heating Est. #1
POLICE FACILITY FUEL STORAGE TANKS
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, Est. #1
GAS -FIRED WATER HEATER, C.P. #4 -75
Walter Bros. Const. Co. Est. #2
FIRE DEPT. TRAINING SITE IMP. Est. #3 FINAL
C.P. #2 -75 CCO. #1
6,281.15
71,613.30
5,603.67
1,846.80
1,137.60
5,013.67
1,011.77
300.00
C -4 demo from Planning Department notifying the Council of the Community
Development Program and dates which concern the program. The City Clerk and
department heads were authorized to schedule meetings.
C -5 Memo from T. Keith Gurnee regarding conference on proposed legislation
to consolidate all statewide environmental agencies in a statewide planning
program was approved.
C -6 Memo from R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer, regarding Penfield and
Smith Edna Vallev studv. This item was set for study session on February 10,
1975.
C -7 Memo from Wavne Peterson submitting a progress report on the Edna
Saddle Water Tank stating that ninety percent of the earthwork was now in
place and most of the foundation, drainage system, ringwall and base was now
completed. Even though the contractor had been given 14 days extension due to
weather conditions he was now 61 days behind schedule. It was Mr. Peterson's
opinion that the delay in completion of Phase I was primarily due to the methods,
equipment and schedule the contractor, Madonna Construction Company, had chosen
to work with.
He continued that Pacific Erectors Corporation was prepared to start construction
as soon as Madonna Construction Company had completed Phase I. The most recent
schedule for'this was March 1. Pacific Erectors had given the City a tentative
schedule which indicated the tank could be filled for the first time about June 1.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee that the City Clerk
write to Madonna Construction Company stating that the City Council was very
disappointed in the delays in this most important project, and urging in a nice
but tough way that the project be consummated so that the tank erection could
commence. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -8 Memo from D.E. Englert, Police Captain, regarding abandoned vehicle
program was approved.
C -9 Memorandum from A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, regarding assignment of
facility space and personnel to implement the plan of reorganization.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2753 (1975 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo providing the City Administrative
Officer with full authority and responsibility for assigning facility space
and personnel as appropriate to implement the plan of reorganization.
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Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Brown, Graham, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1 C -10 A. Communication from Edwin E. Girod, President of the Ministerial
Association, stating their concern for the establishment of massage parlors
within the City was ordered received and filed.
B. Communication from A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, to Edwin Girod
responding to his letter was also ordered received and filed.
C -11 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3721 -A (1975 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo authorizing the City Clerk to
dispose of certain City tax assessment records.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Brown, Graham, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -12 The communication from Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
regarding necessary requirements when approving requests for use of property
to organizations for civic functions which include a beer concession was
accepted.
' C -13 Memo from Wayne Peterson regarding right -of -way work for Santa
Rosa Street Widening from trlonterev to Walnut Street was continued to
February 10, 1975 along with Item No. 16.
C -14 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2721 -B (1975 Series), a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo authorizing the sale
of a surplus NCR billing and accounting machine.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Brown, Graham, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -15 Memo from Mayor Schwartz regarding Bicentennial of the United
States to set for February 10 study session was approved.
C -16 A business license for retail seafood sales from a mobile truck
(Dal Tucker and Sons, Inc.), applicant - William R. Tucker was approved.
C -11 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown the
' following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2724 (1975 Series) a
resolution of the Council of the City of San LuisOispo adjusting the
1974/75 budget.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Brown, Graham, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: [done
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C -18 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2721 (1975 Series), a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo authorizing the
Department of General Services of the State of California to purchase certain
items for the City.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Brown, Graham, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -19 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2755 (1975 Series), a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo giving a quitclaim
deed to the State of California for property along Broad Street (near Westside
Auto Parts, Inc.).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Brown, Graham, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: ;done
C -20 Claim against the City of San Luis Obispo by Dink Hall, 287 North
Tassajara Street, for damage caused when sewage backed up into his home was
denied and referred to insurance carrier.
C -21 Claim against the City of San Luis Obispo by William Dole, 1630
Fairview, for damage done to his vehicle when hit by City truck was denied
and referred to the insurance carrier.
C -22 Claim against the City of San Luis Obispo by Bruce A. ; Kathrin T.
Stamp for damage done to their car when hit by maintenance truck was denied
and referred to the insurance carrier.
C -23 Claim against the City of San Luis Obispo by Margie L. Jordan for
damage to her car while parked was denied and referred to the insurance
carrier.
C -24 The Administrative Officer announced the appointment of Janet Grimm
as Typist Clerk II for the Police Department starting at Step 1 or 574,
effective January 27, 1975, and subject to a one -year probationary period.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham the meeting
adjourned to 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 1975 to continue and complete
the agenda. Motion carried, all ayes.
APPROVED: July 7, 1975
T'. . atrick, City Clerk
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