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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/14/19711 �II �J Pledge Roll Call Present: Absent: City Staff MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA June 14, 1971 - 7:30 P. M. . City Hall Emmons Blake, John C Kenneth E. Schwartz Myron Graham Brown, T. Keith Gurnee, Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; R. D..Young, Planning Director; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief. 1. Council consideration of an ordinance amending the Animal Control Ordinance to increase the redemption fees'to $10 for the first occasion, $25 for the second and $50 for each-.subsequent pick -up. The City Clerk presented a copy of a Board order of the County Board of Supervisors notifying the City - CounciI that they had changed the County's Animal Control Ordinance as being considered by the City Council at this time. Communication from Albert G. Herman, 593 Cuesta Drive, supporting the Council proposal to increase the redemption fees for dogs picked up by the pound. Mayor Schwartz explained that the County and all the cities in the County were proposing to adopt this ordinance increasing the redemption fees hoping that dog owners who constantly allow their animals to run free might now be encouraged to control their animals in accordance with the various ordinances in the County. The Mayor continued that all that was being done was in an attempt to have the dog owners control their pets. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. Mrs. Bramble objected to the proposed ordinance as she felt that if the redemption fees were increased, more dogs would be destroyed by the shelter as the owners would not be able to pay the high fees and she hoped that some other method for raising funds for Woods Animal Shelter might be devised. Mr. Bramble objected to the ordinance as he, too, felt that the fees would only cause the destruction of more dogs rather than achieve the animal con- trol desired by the City. He further felt that this ordinance was aimed at the poor as they would be unable to redeem their pets at the excessive rates. Pete Evans, Student Body President at Cal Poly, objected to the redemp- tion fees proposed in the ordinance on behalf of the students of Cal Poly and Cuesta College. He was sure they would be unable to redeem their pets at these higher rates. He did not feel there was any reason or need for the inclusion of the high fees in this ordinance. He felt the ordinance was directed against the student who came,to San Luis'Obispo with dogs and who could not afford rentals with yards to leave their pets in during the day and must allow their dogs to run free in the City. Bob .Barrows, 870 Meinecke Street, agreed with the intention of the ordinance as he felt that the owners of these dogs must be made to take.care of their own animals. City Council Minutes June 14, 1971 Page 2 Bob Leitcher, 642 Monterey, urged the City Council to either enforce the leash laws now in effect or change to some other regulations as he felt the ordinance was not being enforced and more and more dogs were running in the streets of San Luis Obispo. He felt that he could support the ordinance as proposed and he hoped that the City and County of San Luis Obispo would develop more cooperation as a result of the ordinance. Councilman Blake stated.that he agreed with the principles of the or- dinance in placing the cost of the animal control on the pet owner. Councilman Brown felt the Council should adopt the ordinance as proposed and at the end of one year see what the results had been as far as animal control and revenue to the Shelter were concerned. Mayor Schwartz felt the question before the City and the County was whether to: continue the contract with Woods Shelter or go into the animal shelter business themselves with the attendant problems. He continued explaining that'the cost to the six cities and to the County for Woods Animal Shelter seemed to be increasing each year. Councilman Gurnee wondered if the City Council should wait and see whether Woods would continue without.the 15% increase because if they did not, there would be no reason for the City Council to increase the redemption fees. Mayor Schwartz felt if the City did not proceed with the ordinance,.Woods would.not.be able to anticipate higher redemption fees which would affect their budget for 1971/72. Councilman Gurnee felt that a $50 redemption fee was excessive and he suggested that the third and subsequent pick -up be a $25 maximum re- demption fee. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, -.the follow- ing ordinance was introduced for passage on an emergency basis. AN ORDINANCE INCREASING REDEMPTION FEES FOR IMPOUNDED DOGS. Motion lost on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: T. Keith Gurnee ABSENT: Myron Graham On motion.of.Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the follow- ing ordinance was introduced for passage on the regular basis. ORDINANCE NO. 525, an ordinance increasing the redemption fees for im- pounded dogs. Passed to print on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: T. Keith Gurnee. ABSENT: Myron Graham 2. The City Council again discussed the bids.for reconstruction of the MURRAY-ADOBE. (Bids opened June 7, .1971) Mayor Schwartz suggested that the Council could take the following action: a) Reject all bids; b) Accept the low bi.d; or c) Work up a cooperative project-with the Contractors Association Central Labor Council and the City to reconstruct the adobe. It was his opinion that the City Council should reject all bids received and try to work out a cooperative pro- ject for later in the year. 1 1 _l City Council Minutes June 14, 1971 Page 3 The City Council concurred in this suggestion.. Mrs. E. Bilodeau urged that the City Council continue consideration for the reconstruction of the Murray Adobe for.its historical value to the City and the County. She felt that if the Council could not find ad- ditional funds for this contract; she urged that they take the money 1 from other funds and get the job done. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the City Council reject all bids received for the reconstruction of the Murray Adobe and request that the Administrative Officer prepare a bid with a bill of materials and cost estimates for reconstruction. Motion carried. 2B. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, presented for the Council's consideration the memorandum of understanding with the City Employee's Association. It was the common consent of the Council that the Administrative Officer be instructed to amend the budget in accordance with the memorandum of understanding with the Employee's Association. 2C. Pat Gerety, Planning Assistant, presented for the Council's con- sideration plans for a proposed stage development in the Mission Plaza amphitheatre area by the Warden Bridge and the Murray Adobe. He stated that the Design Review Board had approved the plans with the suggestion that similar materials be used for the stage as had been used through- out the Plaza development. He continued that the estimated cost of the stage was $480 more or less and the wall behind the stage would cost ' about $1400. The site preparation for the theatre would take approxi- mately one -half day's work for a bulldozer. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, that the City Council approve the change order for Mission Plaza Phase II for a stage and amphitheatre with a formal change order and cost estimate to be pre- sented for Council approval. Motion carried. 2D. R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented to the City Council the plans for proposed stone work and a stone wall on the east side of San Luis Creek in the Mission Plaza area. He continued that he had received two informal bids from OK Industries and from the brick layer for Mission Plaza Phase II, the first bid of $6010 and the second estimate of'$3868. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, that the in- formal bids be rejected and that the City call for formal bids with three alternates as suggested in the proposal. Motion carried. 3A. The City Council discussed pending legislation affecting the City be- fore the State Senate and Assembly and took the following action: Assembly Bill 2294 - Mobil Homes, Local Control Removed. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, RESOLUTION NO. 2204, a resolution opposing A. B. 2294 was introduced. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: Myron Graham City Council Minutes June 14, 1971 Page 4 Assembly Bill 1303 - General Plan 8 Mandatory Elements. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, RESOLUTION - NO. 2205, a resolution.supporting AB 1303 was introduced. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: Myron Graham Assembly Bill 2548 - Increase.Liquor License Fees: On--motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, RESOLUTION NO. 2206, a resolution supporting AB 2548 was introduced. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: Myron Graham Assembly Bill 52 - Zoning. Compensation required for land dedication. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Brown, RESOLUTION NO. 2207, a resolution opposing AB 52 was introduced. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: Myron Graham Assembly Bill 544 - Sales Tax on Gasoline. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Brown, RESOLUTION NO. 2208, a resolution supporting.AB 544 was introduced. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: Myron Graham Brown, T. Keith Gurnee, 3B. Communication and resolution from the City of Upland and the City of Woodland Hills, California, asking Council support of a proposal to change the sales and use tax formula to the Bradley -Burns Uniform Sales and Use Tax Law. The City Council took no action and the matter was received and filed. 4. Discussion of the Council work program was continued. 1 1 1 City Council Minutes June 14, 1971 Page 5 5. R. D. Mi.H er, Administrative Officer, announded the appointment of Steven M. Smith as Fireman, effective July 1, 1971 at the first step of the salary range or $792 per month, subject to a probationary period of one year. 6. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Brown, the follow- ing resolution was introduced reclarifying the action taken by the City Council on November 19, 1962 in abandoning a portion of Sierra Way (Resolution 1017, 1962 Series). RESOLUTION NO. 2209, a resolution finding and determining that a portion of Sierra Way is unnecessary for present or prospective street purposes and ordering the abandonment of same. Passed and adopted on the following.roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: Myron Graham 7. The City Council adjourned to executive session to discuss personnel matters. 8. The City Council adjourned to Wednesday, June.16, 1971 at.12:10 P. M. APPROVED: July 19, 1971 PATRICK, CITY CLERK 1