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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/20/1971Pledge Roll Call Present City Staff MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA September 20, 1971, 7:00 P. M. City Hall Emmons Blake, John C. Brown,.Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz Present: R. D. Young, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. Flory, Park and Recreation Director; H. Johnson, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire.Chief; E. P. Thompson, Water Department Director Scout Chris Hookie, Troop 331, appeared before the City Council and pre- sented and American Flag for use by the City in Mission Plaza or in front of City Hall as this flag had flown over the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Scout Hookie stated that this presentation was one of the requirements for his advancement to Eagle Scout. Mayor Schwartz thanked Scout Hookie on behalf of the City Council for his presentation and stated that the City Council appreciated his activities and wished him well as he moved toward the Eagle Scout rating. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2232, a resolution thanking Scout Chris Hookie for donating a flag from the White House to the City and accepting said donation on behalf of the citizens. 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 -1.. The City Council authorized payment of claims against the City subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. C -2. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2234, a reso- lution adopting an official flag for the City of San Luis Obispo. 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 The Council agreed that Mrs. Kay's winning design should be donated to the County Historical Museum for safe keeping and display. 7 II 1 City Council Minutes September 20, 1971 Page 2 C -3. The City Council approved the following salary step increases sub- ject to freeze restrictions: M. Joyce Levin, Recreation Supervisor From Step 2 or $712 to Step 3 or $758 Paul Post, Mechanic I ' From Stpe 4 or $758 to Step 5 or $796 Wi.Idiam N. Ramirez, Maintenance Man II From Step 3 or $636 to Step 4 or $674 William L. Wilkins, Utility Plant Operator I From Step 1 or $574 to Step 2 or $608 C -4. The City Council approved an agreement with John C. Prichford, Ruth Prichford, Harold G. York and Audrey York for street widening on Higuera Street adjacent to the proposed Chumash Village Mobile Home Park. The Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement. C -5. The Mayor was authorized to sign an amended contract with Woods Animal Shelter for animal control services for the remainder of the 1971/72 fiscal year. C -6. A communication from E. P. Thompson; Water Director, regarding water service for the proposed Tract No. 429 (El Cerito Court) was referred to a future study session. C -7. Omitted. C -8. The City Council granted three (3) days leave without pay to Mrs. Alice Dopp, Senior Librarian. C -9. The City Council received a recommendation from the Design Review Board approving the location of metal bicycle racks in the downtown area and approved the recommendation and authorized funds for construction of the racks. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham, the consent items were approved as indicated. Motion carried. 1. H. Johnson, City Attorney, presented a sample ordinance for the Council's consideration which difined regulations and provided for in- spections of cross connections. He recommended that rather than have the City Council adopt an entire new cross connection.ordinance, he recommended that the existing City ordinance be amended to incorporate the regulations of the County ordinance. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the follow- ing ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE NO. 533, an ordinance defining regulations and providing for inspections of cross - connections. Passed to print on the following roll call vote: City Council Minutes September 20, 1971 Page 3 AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham., T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 2. At this time the City Council considered the adoption of an ordinance regulating conduct Ln public parks and providing for enforcement of its provisions. H. Johnson, City Attorney, stated that when this matter was referred to his office, he had no idea of exactly what items the.City Council wished enforced by the ordinance, therefore, he took a model ordinance prepared by NIMLO with the idea that the Park and Recreation Commission and staff would go through the ordinance and eliminate or amend sections from the model. He then reviewed for the City Council some of the general pro- visions regarding conduct within City parks as suggested by the model ordinance. W. Flory, Park and Recreation Director, reviewed for the Council the studies made by the Park and Recreation Commission of the model ordinance prepared by the City Attorney and outlined the amendments and changes recommended by the Commission. He then presented a proposal from the Park and Recreation Commission to erect barriers at Laguna Lake Park to restrict unauthorized vehicular traffic on the park land. He estimated that the cost of the installation for the berm, the necessary signs, gates, etc. would be approximately $10,000. He presented a sketch showing the berm and the barrier as suggested by the Park and Recreation Commission. The City Council received a communication from the Design Review Board to , the Park and Recreation Commission concerning their approval of the.berm and barrier as proposed by the Park and Recreation Commission and making other suggestions to improve the visual effect of the barrier. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. J. Lawrence, resident of the Lagune Lake area, asked what affect the pro- posed ordinance would have on thbeyoung people using the park daily and stated he felt that the proposed ordinance was being passed primarily to control the use of the park by young people using motor cycles and motor bikes. Mayor Schwartz explained that the ordinance under consideration dealt with all types of motor vehicles, two wheel, four wheel, etc. Mrs. Dillon, Laguna Lake area, asked how the barriers would be used to control vehicles using Laguna Lake Park. She felt it would be just as proper to place signs explaining the conditions without this expensive construction. She also felt that the .conduct of park users was being . well controlled by the Police Department. Richard West, Laguna Lake area, questioned the need of the City to re- move Laguna Lake Park from use by the young people who rode mini bikes and motorcycles. He felt that the City would better spend its money to build a motor bike track instead of additional barriers. Mrs. Lewis, Laguna Lake area, asked if. the proposed ordinance would control motorcycle noise from the park area. H. Johnson, City Attorney, explained that the.City. had an additional or- dinance controlling noises and motor vehicle exhausts, but he felt the problem was that the Police Department did not have adequate noise monitoring equipment. City Council Minutes September 20, 1971 Page 4 Mrs. Lewis felt the only way to control the noise was to bar all motor- cycles and motor bikes from the area. J. Lawrence objected to the City Council considering any ordinance that would prohibit the use of a City park to any resident of the City. D. Hines, Laguna Lake area, supported the adoption of this ordinance if it ' would control the use of the park and would eliminate the existing abuses being committed in the park. He felt that this ordinance, if adopted, would be a step in the right direction to save Laguna Lake Park from destruction. D. Hines further hoped that if the City Council adopted the proposed ordinance they would see to it that it was enforced rather than just passed and forgotten. Councilman Blake stated that while he was not opposed to controlling the use of the City parks, he was afraid that the proposed ordinance did not do what Dr: Hines felt should be accomplished to protect the park. Doug Friend, Laguna Lake area, asked if the City now had equipment that would adequately measure noise levels of motor. vehicles. H. Johnson, City Attorney, stated that to the best of his knowledge; the City did not now own or operate any equipment for measuring noise. William Alsop, Laguna Lake area, felt that any vehicle that met State laws regarding mufflers, etc. should be allowed to use City property for recreation. Barry Wettlaufer, Laguna Lake area, felt that some control should be ' placed on motor bikes and motorcycles in the Laguna Lake Park area not only for their own safety but for that of hikers, picnickers, etc. He felt that an area away from the residential area should be developed for a motor bike and.motorcycle track. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. W. Flory, Park and Recreation Director, stated that the Park and Recreation Commission supported the enactment of the ordinance as amended and also supported the proposal to place barriers on the perimeter of Laguna Lake Park for two reasons: (1) for the safety of the people using the park and (2) for the protection of the ecology of the park and the trees and plants. Councilman Brown felt the ordinance was most comprehensive and was in favor of its passage. He felt motor bikes should not be allowed in public parks but did feel that some area away from residences should be established for minibikes and motorcycles. Councilman Graham was in favor of the ordinance and the barriers, but he felt that some area away from the residences should be found for minibikes and motorcycles. He felt that barriers were needed in order to protect the land and plantings. Councilman Gurnee did not feel that any City park should be used by mini bikes and motorcycles except on roads designated for use by all motor vehicles. He felt the prohibition of motor bikes and motorcycles was needed to protect the people using the park and also to save the natural growth in the park. He felt that the City should not subsidize a motor bike course in City parks but that some areas away from residences should be developed for use by these motor vehicles. He then reviewed what he felt were ambiguous and confusing sections in the proposed ordinance. He suggested that the City Council spend more time to purge the ordinance of unnecessary provisions. City Council Minutes September 20, 1971 Page 5 Councilman Blake felt that the ordinance was all- encompassing and too re_, strictive to allow proper use of the City parks. He felt he could not support the ordinance as presented for Council consideration. Mayor Schwartz felt the ordinance was basically sound and was an attempt to protect the natural and planted growth in the City parks from damage by two and four wheel vehicles. He stated he was basically in accord with the provisions of the proposed ordinance but he questioned some of the wording in the ordinance and hoped it could be cleared up to the satis- faction of the City Council before adoption. He suggested that the matter be continued for consideration at a study session and have the staff advise the Council of changes that should be made, or have a`?­ Council sub - committee review the ordinance and recommend changes to the full Council. It was,the consensus of the Council that the Mayor appoint a committee to study the ordinance and make recommendations to the Council. Mayor Schwartz appointed Councilmen Graham and Gurnee to review the ordinance and make recommendations to the Council. On motion of Mayor Schwartz,.seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the appoint- ments were confirmed and the matter was continued to October 18, 1971. Motion carried. Mayor Schwartz declared a recess at 8:50 P. M. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 P. M. with all Council members present. At this time the City Council discussed the recommendation to install a berm and barrier at Laguna Lake Park to prevent motorcycles and mini bikes from entering on the actual park property. Charles Dills, Laguna Lake area, stated it was his opinion that the pre- sent access road to Laguna Lake Park was in the wrong place and should be moved easterly between the power lines and the foothills which he felt would reduce noise to the residents across the lake and would help eliminate the occasional flooding at high water times. Robert Barrows, 870 Meinecke, agreed with the suggestion of Charles Dills to move the access road easterly to the foothills and thought this was an excellent suggestion. Councilman Gurnee agreed with the need for the berms and barriers.to pro- tect the City's park and he urged the Council to proceed. He also felt that the access road in the park should be moved easterly in order to protect the lake shore. Councilman Graham felt that before the berms and barriers were constructed that the City first try posting signs in the park to control) access to the park area. Councilman Brown felt that the berms and barriers fit into the rural character of the park and he felt that the City should proceed in. calling for bids for their installation. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded,by Mayor Schwartz, that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission and the Design Review Board and prepare the plans and specifications for installation of berms and barriers and call for bids. Motion carried with Councilmen Graham and Blake voting no. City Council Minutes September 20, 1971 Page 6 3. Communication from the Promotional Coordinating Committee requesting Council guidance as to the relationship of the Committee with the Chamber of Commerce in areas of promotion, advertising and long -range programs for the City of San Luis Obispo. The Committee asked for Council guidance as the funds granted the Chamber of Commerce came from the City's promotion- al budget, yet the responsibility for reviewing the use of the funds by the Chamber had not been clearly assigned. Mayor Schwartz explained the existing contractual arrangements between the City and the Chamber of Commerce and the relationship with the Promotional Coordinating Committee and the City Council. He suggested that a Council sub - committee be appointed to meet with the Chamber of Commerce and Pro- motional Committee to arrange a meeting to settle the apparent differences between the two groups or the City Council could decide the matter right now. Councilman Brown felt that a sub committee could look into the matter and make a recommendation rather than make the relationship between the Chamber and the Promotion Committee any worse. Councilman Graham felt that as the Chamber of Commerce was receiving funds from the City taxpayers and the Promotional Coordinating Committee was an advisory committee appointed by the Council, the Chamber of Commerce should cooperate with the Promotional Committee. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated that since the City had a contract with the Chamber and the Promotional Coordinating Committee was an advisory to the Council, perhaps suggestions of.the advisory committee regarding Chamber operations should be screened.by the Council and if ideas of merit were advanced, the Council could ask that they be implimented. Councilman Gurnee felt that the sub committee suggestion was a good one and ' that they could arrive at some solution to reduce friction.between the Promotional Coofdinating Committee and the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Blake felt the Chamber of Commerce could at least submit finan- cial statements of promotional activities but he also felt that the City Council had taken the Chamber of Commerce grant and contract out of the hands of the Promotional Coordinating Committee during the budget sessions and had decided to control it themselves. Counc.ilman Brown felt that the Promotional Coordinating Committee was an advisory committee to the City Council and as such, was under their control while the Chamber of Commerce contract with the City to provide certain promotional services over which the City Council had no direct control. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, the Mayor was authorized to appoint a Council sub - committee to review the request of the Promotional Coordinating Committee regarding the Chamber of Commerce and report recommendations or solutions to the City.Council. Motion carried with Councilman Graham voting no. Mayor Schwartz appointed Councilman Brown and himself as the sub - committee on this matter. 4. Communication from the City Council sub - committee on proposed sewer rate changes which recommended as fol'lows: a. That a rate of $2.50 per month per household is a reasonable sewer rate for the community. b. That other sewer rates now existing in the Ordinance be adjusted to reflect current cost. c. That the sewer rate structure be analyzed on a regular basis, at perhaps five -year intervals, to assure that the relationship of sewer cost and sewer rate reflect in a self- supporting system. City Council Minutes September 20, 1971 Page 7 d. That the outside -City rate for sewer collection be two (2) times the inside rate, as has been past practice, and which is in conformity with the majority of the western cities. The City Council discussed the report of the sub - committee and ways to implement the recommendations. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated that the sewer fund revenue now equalled $166,000 per year, and that a 150% increase as recommended would result in approximately $415,000 per year or an $18 per year in- crease to each householder. Mayor Schwartz suggested that the total 150% increase as recommended need not be initiated immediately but could be increased over a period of years. He suggested that consideration of this matter be continued until the City Council study session in December 1971 due to the present freeze on in- creasing rates for existing services. The Council agreed with this suggestion. 5. The Council received a communication from Grant Davies requesting that the City Council appoint an ecological advisory commission which would be an advisory body to the City Council. It was his feeling that if the City Council appointed this committee, or commission, it would be a first in City government and would give prominence to the City of San Luis Obispo. In addition, the other positive aspects would be (1) to put at the Council's disposal technical expertise on ecology and environmental problems; (2) act as a buffer between the Council and the general public on ecology matters; (3) better communications on environ- mental and ecological subjects; (4) it would be the City's official clearing house for ecological information and recommendation for.the City Council. He continued that he felt the best way this could be handled would be as an official arm of the City government which he felt would be more effective in achieving cooperation from the citizens of the community in arriving at the objectives of the City Council. Finally, he stated the purpose of the ecological advisory body would be to integrate ecological ideas and consideration into community planning. Another reason for asking to be an official City committee was that securing the support of the'City for the sting in getting the job done by using the legal organization of the City and also the need for staff and financing. Councilman Gurnee felt that this proposal was a good idea and had always supported the idea of appointment of an ecology committee. Councilman Graham asked how Grant Davies saw this committee working with the other city committees. Grant Davies stated he felt all matters or proposals before other City committees or departments should go to the ecology advisory group for their recommendation first. Councilman Brown stated that if this committee were appointed, they should meet with the Subdivision Review Board and advise on all planned developments in order to make ecological recommendations. Councilman Blake felt that every matter before the City Council, or one of its commissions had some ecological consideration. He felt that rather than appoint a new commission,- someone with the necessary back- ground should be appointed to the various boards and commissions to make this knowledge available. He felt the City Council had eroded its authority and control of the City by appointing new-groups to do what the City Council should be doing. He then listed the various boards and commissions that a developer. must now negotiate with before re- ceiving a final decision on his proposal. i 1 City Council Minutes September 20, 1971 Page 8 Douglas Donaldson supported the ecology advisory commission and felt that more committees should be appointed by the City.to fully study every pro- posal before the City and each proposal should be probed deeply before a Council decision is made in order to look into every possible problem. Jim Fox was opposed to a new committee being appointed to advise the City Council on ecological matters and he recommended that anyone with an ecological or environmental interest in some matter before the City Council appear and make his opinion known to the various boards, commissions and to the City Council. The various members of the existing Ecology Steering Committee explained why they felt the City should appoint their organization as an official ecology study group to study ecological problems in the community with all that went with official recognition by the City Council. Councilman Gurnee felt the City Council should take immediate action to appoint an ecology advisory committee. He felt there was a need for this type of study group in the city. Mayor Schwartz again reviewed the number of boards and commissions that now serve as advisory groups to the City Council and outlined how they were appointed. He felt that if any group of citizens had a problem or suggestion they had a right to appear before the Council or any other commission and make their opinions known on the matter. He reviewed what he felt were advantages and disadvantages of the formation of another advisory group. Grant Davies felt there were many problems that needed to be looked into and felt that to date no City group had tackled them and made reports. Councilman Graham felt there was a need for some sort of advisory group on the environment to make recommendations to the City Council. Councilman Gurnee suggested that the City Council proceed in defining the organization, membership and duties for the appointment of an ecology committee. Dr. Kre.isa read a statement on the destruction of the local environment by the City of San Luis Obispo which he felt provedethe need of an ecological committee to protect the environment from City government. Charles Dills supported the concept being proposed by the citizens committee and hoped that the City Council would appoint some sort of environmental or ecological advisory committee. Councilman Brown felt that this type of committee could well be appointed as an advisory group to the Planning Commission and could advise them on subdivisions, use permits, and planned developments, etc. Councilman Graham suggested that the City Council appoint a sub - committee to establish the organization, duties and membership of such a committee. Mayor Schwartz felt that this type of committee could serve the City well if properly organized in relation to other boards and commissions in the City. He felt that one job a committee'of this type could do would be ' prepare the conservation element of the General Plan. He suggested that at first this committee could be an ad hoc committee with a definite assignment and definite term of office.to see.its performance and how the group coordinates with other City commissions and boards. Councilman Gurnee suggested that the City Council appoint a seven member ad hoc committee on conservation, ecology, environment, etc. Mayor Schwartz suggested that before appointing a committee, the Council should answer the following questions: How many members? How long a term of office? Charge the committee's duties, make staff assignments, determine funding. City Council Minutes September 20, 1971 Page 9 Based on the consensus of Councilmen Brown and Gurn membership and assignment hoc advisory committee on clude recommendations on study. the Council, Mayor Schwartz appointed ae as a subcommittee to study the organization, of duties for the possible formation of an ad ecology, environment and conservation to in- staff assignments, budget and scope of their 6. Councilman Gurnee--again brought to the Council's attention his re- quest for the Council to adopt a policy opposing channelization of creeks and drainage channels in the City of San Luis Obispo. He continued that in the face of mounting esthetic and ecological evidence, that the Council had continued to endorse the destructive concept of channelization, there- fore, he requested that the City Council consider an immediate ban on any further creek channelization within the City. Communication from the League of Women Voters notifying the City Council that they support the proposed ban on creek channelization. They felt that channelizing creeks was not an acceptable method of handling flood problems and they were opposed to any channelization because of deleterious effects upon the entire water shed as well as for esthetic reasons. They strongly urged that creek channelization be prohibited. Councilman Gurnee then presented a study that he made on the effects of creek channelization within the City of San Luis Obispo. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained that the City, in the past, had conducted drainage channel improvements only when there was no reasonable alternative, in order to protect the properties from flooding. This work had been conducted only within City easements or rights -of =.way where the City had an obligation to provide adequate drainage capacities. He continued he felt it would be a serious mistake for the City Council to tie the hands of the Public Works Department in taking whatever steps were.necessary to protect lives, homes and properties from floods.. Councilman Brown felt Councilman Gurnee's report was well done but he did not feel the Council should tie their hands on future problems but felt that each matter of drainage or channelization should be considered by the Council as they arose. Councilman Graham felt that he was not ready to discuss the ban of channelization without getting some time to study Councilman Gurnee's report in detail. It was his feeling that the City had not been heavy handed in channelizing creeks but had only done what was necessary.. Councilman Blake did not feel that the City had! been over - zealous in concreting the creeks in the City and did not feel a ban on channeli- zation was the answer to the problem. Dr. Kres.ja appeared before the City Council stating he would support any effort by the City or any group trying.to save the creeks of San Luis Obispo and also would support any ban on channelization of water courses. He read a statement on stream channelization prepared by the Citizens Committee Against Channelization, Washington, D.C. He listed the follow- ing as adverse environmental effects of channelization: 1. Elimination of fish habitat and lowered production of aquatic life. 2. Destruction of wildlife habitat. 3. Degradation of water quality, increased erosion and siltation. 4. ;Tncreased floods and damages downstream. 5. Lowered water table. 6. Destruction of valuable hardwood trees. 7. Destruction of archeological sites. 8. Complete loss of aesthetic values. 1 1 City Council Minutes September 20, 1971 Page 10 9. Destruction of the habitat for rare and interesting creatures. 10. Lowered producation in Estuarine rearing grounds. He also provided each Councilman with a reprint of an article from Readers' Digest entitled, "Crisis on Our Rivers ". Councilman Gurnee's report included an inventory of adverse environmental and aesthetic effects of channelization: 1. Elimination of fish and wildlife habitats 2. Increased floods and damages downstream a. Natural streams are unable to handle the increased runoff magnified by channelized sections. b. With the advent of concrete, no water can percolate into the soil, thereby lowering the rate of ground water recharging, as well as multiplying the runoff factor. 3. Complete loss of aesthetic values. and his recommendations to alieviate the effects listed above: 1. Put an immediate ban on any further creek channelization within the city. 2. Pursue different methods of erosion control a. Use a more natural solution whenever possible, i.e. plant vegetation with strong soil - holding root structures to retain the earth banks wherever is feared. b. Wherever severe erosion occurs, build a retaining wall, only of materials more compatible with the aesthetic value of the stream. 3. Use bridges rather than culverts as a solution to crossings 1 over the creeks. 4. Treat the cause: seriously consider limiting upstream develop- ment - use runoff factors as one of our prime planning criteria in analyzing upstream development. 5. Treat the effect: pursue the maximum use of flood plain zoning. Where flooding may occur, limit or halt development, according to the insidence and magnitude of flooding. 6. Dictate that this or another channelization policy become part of the creek system plan being evolved by our Planning Department. Dr. Kresia presented slides of what he felt were violations to the controls established by the Fish and Game Commission for the construction of Mission Plaza, Phase II. He continued that the major violation was in not keeping San Luis Creek clear and flowing during construction which raised the water temperature and eliminated whatever fish habitat had been in the area. He urged the City Council to stand up to protect the streams and creeks of San Luis Obispo. He stated that in the two years he had been in San Luis Obispo studying the creeks, they had deteriorated and that the life in the streams had decreased. He recommended that the City Council place a moratorium on all creek channelization, amend the erosion control sections of the building code to protect the streams and creeks in the City. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained that all work in the Mission Plaza area had been conducted under Fish and Game permit with the full knowledge of the construction by the Game Warden, who had registered no complaint. H. Johnson, City Attorney, stated that at no time was he-aware of the conditions of construction on Mission Plaza established by the .Fish and Game Commission. He stated that if he had been, he would have included them in the basic contract documents. D. F. Romero stated that the requirements had been included in the contract documents. City Council Minutes September 20, 1971 Page 11 Mayor Schwartz felt that any changes in the City either in building homes or building streets was going to change the environment. Further, he felt that rather than criticize what had been done, why did not the outside ex- perts, citizens, etc. submit a report to the City Council on what streams to keep natural, improve, leave alone, or.what. All they seemed to be presenting was a negative approach and criticism of the Council for in- activity. He reviewed actions that he tried to encourage with citizen participation in protecting the creeks.of San Luis Obispo and for two years how he tried to work with the Chamber of Commerce Ecology Committee to delineate the stream problems and the recommendations to the City Council for code changes to protect the creeks but to date no reports had been forthcoming. Mayor Schwartz suggested that the staff was now preparing a creek plan for the community and the Council was to follow to keep the creeks in as natural a form as possible taking all conditions into consideration. 7. The City Council adjourned to executive session to discuss personnel matters. 8. On motion of Councilman Blake,.seconded by Councilman Brown, the City Council adjourned to 12:00 Noon, Friday, September 24, 1971, to the Laguna Village Inn for a farewell luncheon for City Attorney Harold Johnson. Motion.carried. F TZPATRICK, CITY CLERK APPROVED: November 15, 1971 MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA September.24, 1971 - 12:00 Noon Laguna Village Inn Roll Call Present: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham, .T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz City Staff Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick,.City Clerk;.R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer.; H. Johnson, City Attorney The City Council met.for a 'farewell .luncheon for Harold Johnson,.City Attorney. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the meeting was adjourned. Motion carried. - . F1. I ZPATRICK, CITY CLERK APPROVED: November 15, 1971 1 1 1