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990 Palm Street/Post Office Box 8100 • San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8100
January 27, 1992
MEMORANDUM
To: City Council
From: John Dunn and Bill Hetlan4::;;..
Subject: Invitation to State officials to present information
about (against) the State Water Project
At the January 13 meeting, it was requested that this matter be
placed on the agenda for further discussion and decision by the
City Council.
While the staff is willing to research and locate appropriate
speakers who are opposed to the State Water Project (SWP) , we would
appreciate assistance from Councilmembers who might suggest
particular speakers, if those are known. If they aren't, we would
like your direction to us as to the kinds of speakers desired.
In terms of our research thus far, since the SWP is a State
project, there are not obvious strong opponents that are also
"State officials". Discussions with State representatives have
indicated that there are other Sacramento/Bay Area-based
individuals and organizations that have concerns about the SWP,
though they are not necessarily totally anti-SWP. Some of the
organizations that have expressed strong concerns about the parts
of the SWP are primarily environmental groups including the
Environmental Defense Fund, Planning and Conservation League,
Sierra Club and the Natural Heritage Institute. Some Delta water
users have opposed the increase of exported water from the Delta,
but their concerns are more local in nature.
We would appreciate assistance in that we do not want to be in the
position of making inappropriate choices of speakers; any
suggestions regarding groups or individuals to whom the notice
should be sent will also be appreciated.
The format would be very similar to the presentation involving Mr.
Kennedy and Mr. Macola on January 15, that is the use of the
City/County Library, with the room being set up in the same way and
equal effort being made to publicize the event.
We will follow-up City Council direction in a timely way. Thank
you for your assistance.
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FOR: February 4, 1992, City Council meeting (item continued from�Taa� L la' iLE
FROM: Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director
BY: Glen Matteso�nnAssociate Planner
SUBJECT: Land Use Element update - creeks and flooding
The Public Works Department has asked that the update include additional policies on
reducing flood hazards. Planning and engineering staff have drafted the following changes
and additions to do so. The following legislative draft of the "Creeks and Flooding" chapter
shows additions with %6 and deletions with strikeout.
CREEKS AND FLOODING
Introduction
San Luis Obispo's creeks provide wildlife habitat and viewing and hiking pleasures, in
addition to carrying stormwater runoff. When some creeks overflow during major storms,
they flood wide areas beyond their channels. San Luis Obispo wants to avoid injury or
substantial property losses from flooding, while keeping or improving the creek's scenic
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Policies
8.1 The City should manage its lake, creeks, wetlands, and floodplains to achieve the
multiple objectives of:
A. Maintaining and restoring natural conditions and fish and wildlife habitat;
B. Preventing loss of life and minim=- g property damage from flooding;
C. Providing recreational opportunities which are compatible with fish and
wildlife habitat, flood protection, and use of adjacent private properties.
8.2 The lake, creeks, and wetlands should be part of a citywide and regional network
of open space, parks, and trails, all fostering understanding, enjoyment, and
protection of the natural landscape and wildlife. RECEIVE
,JAN 3 0 1992
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8.4 New public or private developments adjacent to the lake, creeks, and wetlands
should respect the natural environment and incorporate the natural features as
project amenities. Developments should include public access across the
development site to the water feature and along the water feature, where wildlife
habitat, public safety, and reasonable privacy and security of the development can
be maintained.
8.5 All open channels should be kept open and clear of structures in or over their banks.
The City may approve bridges giving access to permitted development, and measures
necessary for flood protection or erosion control, where there are no feasible
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disturbance of wildlife habitat and the natural appearance of creeks and wetlands.
8.6 A- The City should establish creek setback lines. The lines should include: the
first 20 feet from the edge of the wetland or the top of the creek bank; the
100-year flood area; significant riparian plants or wildlife habitat; space for
paths called for by any City-adopted plan.
B. The following items should be no closer to the wetland or creek than the
setback line: buildings, streets, driveways,parking lots, above-ground utilities,
and outdoor commercial storage or work areas.
C. Development approvals should respect the separation from creek banks and
protection of floodways and natural features identified in part A above,
whether or not the setback line has been established.
D. The features which normally would be outside the creek setback may be
permitted to encroach when, and to the extent that, a narrower setback is
necessary to allow a small lot to be developed in a pattern similar to adjacent
lots along the creek.
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Programs
8.1 The City will obtain fee ownership, or easements, for drainage, maintenance, and
appropriate public access, for wetlands and creek channels.
8.2 The City will maintain the creeks free of man-made obstructions.
83 The City will require protection and restoration of wetlands and creek channels for
fish and wildlife habitat within development sites.
8.4 The City will administer the National Flood Insurance Program standards.
8.5 The City will work with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, U. S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, California Department of Fish and Game, Regional Water Quality Control
Board, County Flood Control District, the County Land Conservancy, and other
interested groups and individuals to assure that its own activities and the
development it regulates conform with flood-control and habitat-protection
objectives.
8.6 In maintaining creek channels to accommodate flood waters, the City will notify
owners of creeks and adjacent properties in advance of work, and use care in any
needed removal of vegetation.
8.7 The City will foster public awareness and appreciation of wetlands and creeks
through such activities as tours and clean-up events.
8.8 The City will work with other affected agencies, community groups, and property
owners to prepare an inventory of, and a management plan for, all waterways. The
plan will describe and set priorities for acquisition, habitat restoration, and
development of public access.
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1���1��p11►Wlllllllpl II ty r MEETING LATE:
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MEM NUMBER:AGENDA REPORT D OMBER: IN
FROM: Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer X-64na--
SUBJECT: Meeting to discuss the Citywide Impacts of Homelessness
CAO RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Direct staff to work with the Economic Opportunity Commission
(EOC) , the Human Relations Commission (HRC) , and others to
hold a joint informational meeting with property owners and
other interested parties concerning the impacts of
homelessness in the community.
2 . Consider appointing a Councilmember to work with staff and the
other agencies in planning for this meeting.
DISCUSSION:
On January 21, 1992, the City Council held a hearing to consider
an appeal regarding the continuance of the use permit for the
Orcutt Road Homeless Shelter. During this meeting, several
concerns were raised regarding the impacts of the homeless
population in the surrounding neighborhood. Separately, various
downtown property owners and business persons have also voiced
concerns regarding activities of homeless persons in the downtown
area and along Broad Street.
Several efforts are now under way to share information and,
hopefully, address existing concerns. For example, the EOC holds
quarterly meetings with surrounding neighbors to discuss activities
in and around the Homeless Shelter. They have also implemented
some programatic changes to mitigate some of the impacts on the
neighborhood. The City's HRC has been charged with the
responsibility for reviewing operations of the Shelter pursuant to
the City's grant, and to provide a forum for hearing homeless
issues. The Police Department has been working with both the EOC
and HRC, and recently, has been asked by the Business Improvement
Association Board of Directors to consider their concerns regarding
activities in the downtown area.
In addition to the involvement of the above parties, local churches
intend to provide shelter on a temporary basis which will relieve
the "overflow" situation at the Orcutt Shelter site. Efforts are
under way to encourage cities and churches in the North and South
County to also assist in sheltering the homeless from those areas.
During the Council meeting of January 28, 1992, Councilmember
Pinard asked the Council to direct staff to return with a
recommendation for holding an information meeting to involve
representatives from many of the above organizations.
RECEIVED
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JAN 3 1 1992
CITY CLERK
RAN I I IIS nRInPt7 CA
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
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The purpose of the meeting would be to review current plans,
concerns, and potential solutions with the Orcutt Road neighborhood
and downtown property owners and merchants. With Council's
approval, staff will work with various organizations to schedule
such an informational meeting. Groups which staff believes should
be involved include:
■ County of San Luis Obispo (the Homeless Shelter Coordinator)
■ Economic Opportunity Commission (EOC)
■ Human Relations Commission
■ SLO Police Department
■ Ministerial Association of San Luis Obispo
■ . Housing Authority
In addition, the Chamber of Commerce and the BIA will be called
upon to assist in publicizing the meeting and generating attendance
from property owners and business persons in the downtown area who
have expressed an interest in this issue.
In Councilmember Pinard's communication item, she also recommended
that a Councilmember be appointed to work with staff and the other
agencies in the planning for this meeting. If the Council concurs,
then a specific Councilmember representative should be appointed.
Ken Hampian, Jim Gardiner, and Deb Hossli will serve as the staff
representatives in this effort.
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