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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/20/1971Pledge Roll Call MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA December 20, 1971 - 7:00 P.M. City Hall Present: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz City Staff Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. Flory, Parks and Recreation Director; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; A. J. Shaw, City Attorney; J. Quirk, Water Foreman; R. D. Young, Planning Director. C -1. The City Council authorized payment of claims against the City subject to approval by the Administrative Officer. C -11A. The City Council approved the minutes of November 1 & 8, 1971. C -2. The City Clerk reported the following bids were received for Laguna Lake Park Barrier, City Plan 10 -72. Bids opened December 17, 1971 at 2:00 P. M. R. Burke Corporation $ 8,564.20 P. 0. Box 957 SLO Star Fence & Supply 9,021.40 2650 Santa Maria Way Santa Maria OK Industries 9,591.20 419 Olive Street Santa Barbara Gus Howie 9,800.00 495 So. Higuera SLO Frank Williams & Co. 10,152.00 P. 0. Drawer CA Ventura, CA Madonna Construction 13,100.00 P. 0. Box 910 SLO Conco Engineering 13,250.00 3045 Johnson Avenue SLO C & W Fence Co., Inc. 14,811.20 1441 Callens Road Ventura, CA J. D. Stine 4459 Genevieve Lane San Bernardino, CA City Council Minutes December 20, 1971 Page 2 15,341.00 ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE $10,500.00 Councilman Graham stated he would not vote for the barrier program as he felt signs would better serve the needs. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, urged the City Council to accept this advantageous bid as the City had delayed this matter for a long time and that some decision should be made. Mayor Schwartz stated this was a good bid and the City should move ahead with this project so that the planting of the trees could be done. Councilman Brown stated this was a good bid and the City should move ahead and use the new poles as he did not feel the used poles would be very attractive. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the low bid.of.Burke Corporation be accepted. Motion carried with Councilman Graham voting no. C -2A. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION N0. 2255, a resolution increasing the 1971/72 budget. Passed.and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T: Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: Myron Graham ABSENT: None C -3. The City Council received a communication from the Motel /Hotel Association praising the performance of the Police Department and asking the City Council to augment the police force with additional personnel. The matter was referred to a budget study session. C -4. The request of the Park and Recreation Department for a full time groundskeeper for Mission Plaza was referred to the meeting of April 1, 1972. C -5. The City Council received a communication from the Division of Highways regarding the route approved by the California Highway Commission for Route 227 (Edna Road /Broad Street) C -6. A claim against the City by John L. Noggle, 211 Chorro, for cost of restoring blocked sewer service was referred•to the City!s insurance carrier. C -7. The following salary step increases were approved, effective on January 1, 1972: Clifford Chelquist - Police Officer From Step 3 or $824 to Step 4 or $868 Barry L. Gregory - Police Officer From Step 3 or $824 to Step 4 or $868 City Council Minutes December 20, 1971 Page 3 Jane M. Johansen - Stenographer From Step 2 or $538 to Step 3 or $574 Philip E. Leo - Maintenance Man II From Step 2 or $608 to Step 3 or $636 James J. Petroni - Fireman From Step 1 or $692 to Step 2 or $734 Marsha Robbins - Typist Clerk II From Step 1 or $456 to Step 2 or $484 Steven M. Smith - Fireman From Step 1 or $692 to Step 2 or $734 C -8. The City Council received a letter.from the Regional Water Quality Control Board thanking them for the use of the Council Chambers for a recent meeting. C -9. The City Council authorized the Mayor to accept a deed for street widening on Serrano Drive from Bernard Dusek and Ruth M. Dusek. C -10. The City Council received the minutes of the Design Review Board meeting of December 14, 1971. C -11. The City Council discussed the request of W. A. Danley for annexation of 53 acres on Edna Road. They also received a report on the action taken by LAFCO. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the follow- ing resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2257, a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo giving notice of the proposed annexation to said City of territory designated as " Danley Annexation ". 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 -12. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Graham, the matter of remarking the Path of History was referred to the Traffic Committee and the Design Review Board for consideration and recommendation. C -13. The City Council confirmed the recommendation of the Council sub- committee to appoint Donald Risen to the.Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of James Twyeffort. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Blake, the consent items were approved as indicated. 1. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 539, an ordinance authorizing the sale of real property on Loomis Street. City Council Minutes December 20, 1971 Page 4 On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee,.the follow- ing ordinance was introduced for final passage: ORDINANCE NO. 539, an ordinance authorizing the sale of real property on Loomis Street. Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C..Brown, Myron Graham, T..Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 2. Information regarding the proposed Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation for states with an unemployment rate of 6% or more was received and filed with no further action. 3. The Council considered a proposal from Jenks and Adamson for an interim water project study for Los Osos Valley. The proposed study would include an analysis of the internal Los Osos Valley water system as well as those elements of the remaining City water system which affect water pressure in the Los Osos Valley area. The estimated cost would be $2,500. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended to the City Council that this study be undertaken as this information was needed to alleviate possible crises during the next summer. J. Quirk, Water Foreman, explained to the City Council some of the prob- lems encountered in the past year in trying to serve water to Los Osos ' Valley. There were problems with pressure, fire flows, etc. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the City accept the proposal and proceed with the study with one alternate to consider development within the City limits only. Motion carried with. Councilman Gurnee voting no. 4. The City Council continued discussion of a possible free swimming program at Nuss Pool. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, introduced the problem as follows: Previously the City had subsidized the school and community swim program in the amount of $600 per year. Last summer the City agreed to pay $5000 for a free summer program. However, the pool was not ready, and he doubted that the Council had in mind a free program during the school year. W. H. Newman, Assistant Superintendent of the Coastal Unified School District, appeared before the City Council stating that he recognized that the summer swimming program had not been accomplished due to the recon- struction of Nuss Pool, but he hoped that the funds allocated for this fiscal year could cover the 1.972 recreational swi.mming program. He urged a continuation of the swimming program and estimated a cost of $1,600 for March, April, May and June. He stated this amount would cover the ' salaries of the pool managers and life guards. He stated he hoped the City and School District would continue their normal free swimming program. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City grant $1,600 from the already budgeted funds to the School District for a free swimming program from March through June 1972. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, said he hoped the Council would refer this matter to the Parks and Recreation Commission for study and a state- ment on free swimming before acting. City Council Minutes December 20, 1971 Page 5 W. Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation, objected to the City giving a free swimming program at Nuss Pool because if at some time in the.future, the City were to acquire its own pool, it would then be impossible to charge admission if the City had been giving free swimming at Nuss Pool. Councilman Blake agreed with the comments of the Administrative Officer that the Parks and Recreation Commission should make a study of the free ' swimming program with.recommendations to the City Council. The motion passed with the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 5. At this time the City Council considered a resolution of public interest and necessity regarding street widening at 2005 Johnson Avenue. A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, explained the reasons for the Council's con- sideration of the resolution so that he could proceed with the necessary suit to acquire the property for street widening purposes. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented an alternate suggestion which would call for a sidewalk to wind through the trees by means of an easement worked out with Mrs. Hathaway with the roadway being widened within the present right -of -way. The full property required for ultimate widening could be acquired at a future date. The City Council rejected this suggestion stating they wished this widening accomplished the same as all other properties on Johnson Avenue. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the follow- ing resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2254, a resolution finding and determining that the public interest and necessity require the construction and widening of Johnson Avenue and that a permanent easement across a portion of the parcel of real property located at 2005 Johnson Avenue must be acquired therefor. Passed and adopted on the following.roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: T. Keith Gurnee ABSENT: None 6. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recom- mendation of the Traffic Committee to eliminate three (3) parking spaces on the west side of Johnson Avenue north of Laurel Lane. The Traffic Committee recommended this as they felt it would greatly improve visibility at the intersection of Johnson and Laurel Lane and would help the crossing guard installation which depended upon the improve- ment of the visibility. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. E. J. Anderson, 3091 Johnson Avenue, whose property would be red- zoned, stated he fully approved the suggested traffic improvement which he felt had long been needed at this intersection. He also felt the red zone should be extended northwest another seven or eight spaces in order to improve visibility to motorists approaching Laurel Lane. City Council Minutes December 20, 1971 Page 6 No one else appeared before the City Council. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the follow- ing resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2260, a resolution ' establishing parking restrictions on Johnson Avenue. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: Myron Graham ABSENT: None 7. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission to rezone property located on the east side of Higuera Street between Prado Road extended and Elks Lane extended, from County A -1 AH to City R -2 -S AH and C -H -S as requested by Ken Simpson, developer. R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented the following recommendations of the Planning Commission: 1. The subject property is 9.4 acres in area. The applicant is re- questing C -H zoning on 1.8 acres, R -H -S zoning on 5.2 acres, and R -2 -S zoning on 2.4 acres. . ' 2. The subject property is bounded by C -H and County A -1 AH on the north, County A -1 AH to the east and City C -H to the South. 3. The General Plan proposes heavy commercial and low to medium density residential use for this area, with heavy commercial uses being oriented to the Higuera Street frontage. 4. The applicant proposes to annex the subject property and a 15 acre parcel contiguous to the east. Upon annexation, the 15 acre parcel would convert to R -1 (low density residential). It is the intention of the applicant to subdivide the subject property in conjunction with the adjoining 15 acre parcel. 5. The Commission was of the opinion that the requested rezoning was in accord with the recommendations of the General Plan and would not conflict with the existing zone pattern. However, the Com- mission recommends that the Council not take final action to zone the property as recommended by the Commission until a final subdivision map has been recorded. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. No one appeared for or against the proposed rezoning. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. ' On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Blake, the follow- ing ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE NO. 540; an ordinance amending the Official Zone Map of the City of San Luis Obispo. Passed to print on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake,: John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None City Council Minutes December 20, 1971 Page 7 8. At this time the City Council held a public auction for lease of a parking area on Higuera Street adjacent to the Eagles Lodge property. No one appeared before the Council to offer a bid for the parking area and due,to the size of the parcel, it could not be leased for grazing pasture. It was the Council's determination that this parcel would be included with the balance of the sewer farm lease. The City Council then held a public auction for parcel no. 1 consisting of 55.40 acres of land at the City sewage treatment plant, east of Highway 101, south of Prado Road including the Gudel property. Mayor Schwartz announced the opening:- of the public auction and stated that a minimum bid of $2.50 per acre per month was required. The following bids were received: Garcia $2.50 Limon 2.60 Mello 2.75 Alexander 3.00 Mello 3.25 Alexander 4.50 Mello 4.75 Alexander 5.00 Mello 5.10 Alexander 5.50 There being no further bids, the City Council accepted the bid of Henry Alexander. The City Clerk was instructed to complete the contract documents with Mr. Alexander. 8:45 P.M. The .Mayor delcared a recess. 9:00 P.M. The City Council reconvened with all members present. 9. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the appeal of the County of San Luis Obispo from a denial of a use permit by the City Planning Commission for a temporary welfare office to be located at 3390 Southwood Drive. R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission in denying this use permit as follows: 1. The applicant is requesting a use permit to convert an existing grocery market to administrative offices for the County Welfare . Department. 2. The subject property is zoned C -N -S (neighborhood shopping) district. The.zoning Ordinance requires use permit approval for offices containing 5,000 sq: ft. or more and for all uses in an "S" zone. The proposed offices will be 12,000 sq. ft. in area and will house 81 employees. 61 parking spaces will be provided. 3. It was the opinion of the Commission that this was not the proper location for administrative offices of this nature. There is not sufficient parking provided for employees and additional spaces should be provided for the general public. This facility will Introduce a high Concentration of non - neighborhood traffic at peak hours which would be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood. 1 1 City Council Minutes December 20, 1971 Page 8 Mayor Schwartz delcared the public hearing open. Robert Schum, Deputy District Attorney, appeared before the City Council on behalf of the County's appeal explaining the great need the County had for this former grocery store as a welfare office to serve the greater San Luis Obispo area on a temporary basis only. He stated that the County officials had investigated other buildings in other areas of 1 the Community and had found none as suitable as the subject property. He explained the existing building was no asset to the neighborhood due to its existing non - maintained condition and he felt the County would enhance the neighborhood by leasing this building and maintaining it. Mr. Schum continued that the "County'. was in dire need of office space for the Welfare Department in order to comply with existing State laws and Federal laws for welfare workers. He reminded the City Council the County was only asking for a temporary conditional use permit for three to four years as the County was presently moving ahead with the develop- ment of a welfare office on County -owned property adjacent to the Health Department. He felt the main objection at the Planning Commission meeting was that this use would bring additional cars into the residential area. He did not feel this was a valid argument as much more traffic would be generated if the grocery store were still in operation. Mr. Malberg, County Welfare Director, explained how the building would be used by the Welfare Department. He stated that 81 County employees would be assigned to this office and 61 to the Islay Street location. He con- tinued that a survey of the 81 employees to be assigned to the Southwood area indicated that 67% would bring their own cars and the others would pool ride with their fellow employees. Also, of the 81 employees assigned to the Southwood facility, 15 workers each day would leave for work in the field using either a County car or a personal car. In addition to ' the employees at this location, he estimated approximately 50 persons per day would visit the office from 9:30 to 3:30 for welfare assistance. Dave Dixon explained that with rearrangement of the parking, 72 spaces could be provided on the site in lieu of the 62 shown on the grocery store parking scheme. He then presented for the Council's information existing traffic counts at Orcutt Road and Laurel Lane, Johnson Avenue and Laurel Lane, Southwood Drive and Johnson Avenue. He felt that based on these facts, the use of the former grocery store by the County would increase traffic at these intersections by very little in com- parison to traffic that would be generated if the market or other retail outlet were in operation in this building. He then presented a schedule of foot traffic and automobile traffic in the neighborhood during the time the employees of the welfare office would be arriving or departing the area.' He felt this study would show there would be no conflict with existing pedestrian traffic or automobile traffic as the welfare workers would be at work before the children started to school and they would leave work after school was out. He pointed out that the welfare office was closed Saturdays, Sundays and holidays and this would eliminate any congestion in the neighborhood on those days. He pointed out that the welfare workers would be entering the area when the residents were leaving for their jobs and the reverse would apply in the evening. He stated that 57 cars would be the maximum at the Southwood center with 12 to 15 cars leaving for field work daily. He felt that they could expect twenty visitors in the morning and thirty in the afternoon. ' R. Schum stated that the County had negotiated with the owners of the grocery store for a four year lease with a one year extension. Dixon Conrad, County Administrative Officer, stated it was the County government's plan to build a new welfare office on Johnson Avenue ad- jacent to the County Health Department with a target date for construc- tion in four years.. He continued that if the County were not planning on building its own facility, it could buy the Southwood market site s: which would not require a use permit and they would then be in business for less than the cost of a new building, but he informed the Council City Council Minutes December 20, 1971 Page 9 that the County was now setting aside funds and the preparation of plans and specifications for construction which would start in the 1972/73 fiscal year. He also felt the County had honestly tried to present the traffic and parking projections and he urged the City Council to grant a conditional use permit to the County for the use of the building. Charlie Chow, property owner, stated he was in support of the County's application and felt that the County would make good use of the property. Ted Fame, .attorney for the ,property owners, felt that the proposed use was a good one for the property and for the neighborhood. He felt that the County.had presented solid arguments regarding the traffic and parking problems to the City Council. He also felt that the proposed use was compatible with other uses in the neighborhood and he urged the Council to approve the permit. Rose McKeen, 3109 Richard, felt that the proposed County office use was much better than a grocery for .traffic and parking. She also felt that as the County did not operate at night and on weekends, it would-be an asset to the neighborhood. She supported the County's application for the use permit. Robert Wendt, 1290 Woodside Drive, was opposed to the City Council granting a use permit to the County for the following reasons: (1).poor use of the property, (2) increased traffic on Johnson Avenue, Orcutt Road, Laurel Lane and Southwood Drive would be a detriment to the residents of the area, (3) a large office use as contemplated was not compatible with the residential area, (4) the influx of cars for employees and welfare recipients would be a hardship on the adjacent residential area. He also stated that traffic generated by this facility would be from outside the neighborhood while any traffic generated by a shopping center would be from the neighborhood. He. felt he and his neighbors would rather have the vacant store and urged the City Council to deny the permit. Bruce Langford,.1767 Southwood Drive, opposed the-use permit due to the increased traffic and parking in the residential area brought about by the workers and the visitors to the office. Alan Wilder opposed the granting of a use permit to the County for a welfare office due to the traffic and parking problems which would be generated by this office. Steve Burdette, 1383 Woodside Drive, was opposed to the use permit and asked the City Council to deny the request. Owen D. Bullock,.1308 Kentwood Drive, opposed the development as he felt it was a poor use of the land and another hindrance to the residents of this area. Dave Booker, 3611 Johnson Avenue, opposed the development due to in- creased traffic on Johnson Avenue, and added danger to school children who must use Johnson Avenue to get to and from school. He wondered why the County did not locate the welfare office at Camp San Luis Obispo. Thomas Carpenter, 1305 Woodside Drive; opposed the development and was sure that all his neighbors urged the Council to deny the request. Mike Weaver was opposed to this development on the basis of the traffic that would be generated on the residential streets near this facility. Mrs. J. W. Tabb, 1232 Fernwood Drive, opposed the proposed development by the County and urged them to go somewhere else with the welfare office. She felt the increase in traffic to.and from this office would be a- danger to pedestrians such as children going to and from school. She further felt that the residents of the area were opposed to welfare recipients driving through the area causing problems to the neighborhood. 1 1 1 City Council Minutes December 20, 1971 Page 10. Mel Rich, 1320.Kentucky Drive, opposed the proposed use without a guarantee from the County on the length of time this facility would exist at this location: R. Schum again reviewed for the City Council the.traffic and parking that would be generated by the office and further.pointed out that the County was asking for a temporary use permit which could be conditioned ' by the City Council. He stated.the.County was planning to build a new office but was sure the City recognized the length of time it took governmental agencies to develop plans, raise funds and build a structure from start to finish which always took longer than.anticipated.. Dave Dixon again reviewed for the City Council the plot plan of the proposed site, showing access.and egress to the property and the traffic routes to and from this office from the.various parts of the City. Ted Frame, attorney, reminded the Council that the Southwood supermarket was not a momma and poppa store but was a full scale market which generated much traffic because of the advertising by the operator. He felt the real opposition as brought out was to the use of the property as a welfare office and opposition to the welfare recipients.who would be served by this facility and not opposition to increased traffic. He stated the welfare recipients were not bad people or dirty, but were just unfortunate for various reasons. Rose McKeen stated she was still in support of the temporary use permit for this building. She felt this proposed use would be less noisy than another grocery store in the enighborhood. She hoped that the objectors were not opposed to the unfortunate people who must . make use of the welfare office. She sincerely felt traffic and parking would be a minor problem. She felt the welfare office would be less objectionable and more compatible with the neighborhood than retail stores. ' Bob Wendt stated that he had attempted to recruit a.large number of his neighbors to attend this meeting to support their opposition to this use permit by the County, but that his neighbors felt it was impossible to receive any support from the Planning Commission or City Council after their past actions. He stated that contrary to the comments made re- garding welfare recipients, that the major opposition to the use of the building by .the County was the placement of an office use in a residential area with its attendant increase in traffic and inadequate parking. Mayor Schwartz delcared the public hearing closed. R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented a letter from Oldham Construction Company whose property was adjacent to the supermarket and was recently zone to R -2. The letter stated that if. the density or use permit were granted to the County, they would expect to have their property rezoned to a higher use. The Planning Director explained the method used to calculate the amount of parking required for this office. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, commented on the traffic and parking problems in the area as brought out by the adjacent property owners. He stated that if this use permit were approved, he would recommend a new access from Southwood•:Dr:.:: and a realignment of the access on Johnson Avenue. Mayor Schwartz stated the issue before the City Council was not a re= zoning but the granting of a use permit in a C -N District. He then read the uses that were allowed in a C -N District. Many uses could be granted without a use permit while other uses.such.as office use required a use permit subject to specific conditions set by the Planning Commission or City Council. City Council Minutes December 20, 1971 Page 11 Councilman Gurnee stated he came to the meeting with an open mind re- garding the request for a use permit and felt that.the traffic and neighborhood identity were the key issues for many of the residents. He also felt there was an undercurrent of feeling against welfare or its recipients. He stated that if a.market or other retail store opened in this building, greater traffic and parking problems would develop. He supported the use permit appeal but with very strict con- ditions and annual review by.the Planning Commission with an absolute 1 cut off in four years. Councilman Blake felt it was impossible to cancel a use permit once it was issued so that whatever conditions were established should now be done as there was no second chance. He also felt that many of the residents of the neighborhood were opposing this office use because of the welfare recipients who would come to the area and would be doing business with this office. He felt that if a use permit were granted, strict conditions should be established regarding access, parking, landscaping, etc. Councilman Brown felt an office of this magnitude did „not fit into this zone and if a use permit were.granted, he felt the City Council would be abridging the zoning ordinance. He felt that this proposed use was not a neighborhood use and he could not support the appeal. Councilman Graham felt the undercurrent of opposition was directed against welfare per se and toward welfare recipients and not to any- thing else. He felt the City Council could control the development by specific conditions in 'the use permit and in the lease from the property owners. He stated he would support the appeal if specific conditions were set for the parking, landscaping, etc. Mayor Schwartz stated. he agreed with Councilman Brown that the pro- posed use was not a neighborhood use and should not be.allowed in the 1 C -N zone. He continued that he supported the majority of the Planning Commission in not granting the use permit. He did not feel that this use was intended in neighborhood commercial zones and it should be stricken from the zoning ordinance. He felt he must support the resi- dents and property owners in the neighborhood who were attempting to protect their property. Councilman Brown felt the County'had not established a crisis in the need for this facility of sufficient urgency to force the City Council to ignore their own ordinances. Councilman Blake disagreed with Councilman Brown, .stating he felt the County had proven a need for this facility in order to comply with State and Federal.welfare requirements. He continued that he had worked with the County in attempting to locate another office or building for their use but there was nothing available to them. Mayor Schwartz stated he did not feel. that the County had explored all the alternatives for an office for the Welfare Department and felt there were other buildings available without moving i.nto a neighborhood area. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, that the appeal of the County be denied on the basis that the use was not a proper neighborhood use, no situation of emergency existed, and the , neighborhood should not be penalized with this development. Motion lost with Councilmen Blake Graham and Gurnee voting no. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, that the use permit be granted to the County of San Luis Obispo for a three year period subject to the parking, landscaping, access, egress, etc.. conditions being approved by the City Engineer'and Planning Director. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: City.Council Minutes December 20, 1971 Page 12 AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron.Graham, T. Keith Gurnee NOES: John C. Brown, Kenneth E. Schwartz ABSENT: None ' 10. Communication from the State Board of Equalization notifying the City Council that future annexations requiring changes in assessment maps will require specific fees in order to be recorded. A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration a resolution establishing fees for annexations to be.paid by the petitioner for annexation to the City. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the follow- ing resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2256, a resolution establishing fees for annexations. 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 11. Report by the City Engineer on the County Master Sewer and Water Plan was continued to a study session on January 10, 1972. 12. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's consider- ation, the final map of TRACT NO. 442, the Burke subdivision. He stated the map was technically.correct and could be approved by the City Council. He also submitted for Council consideration the subdivision agreement with the following special conditions: 1. Upon acceptance of the subdivision improvements and receipt of a certified statement of cost, the City will pay the difference be- tween a 10" and 12" waterline and for that portion of water main east of the end of Capitolio Way. 2. All trash, debris and low- hanging branches which would interfere with the free flow of storm waters in the drainage channel are to be removed, channel slopes shall be graded to no steeper than 2:1 and planted with a low- growing ground cover as approved by the Parks Department. It is mutually agreed that the subdivision bond covers these channel improvements and that the City is under no obligation to maintain the channel in the future. 3. The Subdivider shall pay the City the sum of $2003.71 ($1 per foot of street frontage) for City planting and maintenance of trees. 4. The Subdivider shall pay the City the sum of $3272.50 (9.35 net acres @ $350 /acre) connection charge to the City water system in accordance with Section 7410.5.1 of the Municipal Code. 5. Sewer fees (at the rate of $131.5479 gal /min flow) will be collectible as each lot develops and flows can be accurately estimated, in accordance with Section 7500 o.f the City Municipal Code. 6. Sidewa•I,k exceptions are approved on all lots. 7. The Subdivider shall reimburse the City the sum of $1494.07 (310.76 feet @ $4.807804/ft.) for a proportionate share of the cost of the waterline and the.sum of $1153.47 (310.76 feet @ $3.711773/ft.) for a proportionate share of the cost of the sewer line already installed in Sacramento Drive. 8. The. Subdivider shall be entitled to such reimbursements as are specified under Sections 7410.6 and 7500.6 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code for a share of the water and sewer lines to be installed on Sacramento Drive. City Council Minutes December 20, 1971 Page 13 The City Council received a communication from Burke Construction Co. requesting that due to this being an industrial subdivision that the City Council exempt the requirement of placing sidewalks in the sub- division as there was no need for such a requirement. They also asked for an exception to the tree planting and maintenance stipulation as.it would be an industrial development and not for residential use. Councilman Blake suggested that the City Council could waive the re- quirement and make the sidewalk a condition of the building permit or upon demand by the City, but he recommended no exception to the tree requirement. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following resolution was introduced approving the subdivision, subject to the tree requirements and sidewalks in connection with any building permits or otherwise as determined by the Council.: RESOLUTION NO. 2261 a resolution of the City of San Luis.Obispo approving the final map of TRACT 442 (Bunke Subdivision). 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 13. The Traffic Committee report of December 9, 1971 was continued to January 3, 1972. 14. R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the development of 1,500 acres of land at Camp San Luis Obispo as a recreation facility. He stated that the development as proposed would be beneficial to residents of the City of San Luis Obispo as well as those in the County. The Planning Commission recommended that a regional park in the general area presented by Mr. Dan Stack and by the County Planning Director, Mr. Rogoway, should be pursued. Mayor Schwartz asked if the Planning Commission recommended that the City enter into a joint powers agreement with either Morro Bay or the County or both. R. D. Young stated they so recommended. Mayor Schwartz asked what the City's financial responsibility would be under such an agreement. R. D. Young agreed there would be some financial responsibility but did not know how much as of this time. Dan B. Stack urged that the City of San Luis Obispo enter into a joint powers agreement with either Morro Bay and /or the County for development of a regional park at Camp San Luis Obispo. He continued that it was his understanding that all this land would be made available at no cost to the participants of the joint powers agreement and further that the County of San Luis Obispo would take the lead in preparing plans for this development. He also stated that he had been assured that the majority of the funds for the development of the facility would come from State and Federal funds and not from the local taxpayers. Mr. Stettler, Juvenile Probation Officer, stated he was in support of the Stack proposal for development of a recreational and educational facility for the young people of the county. 1 1 1 City Council Minutes December 20, 1971 Page 14 Dick Johnson, County Office of Education, stated his agency was in support of any proposal to acquire the area next to the Educational Campus and leave it in its natural state for study by affected students. Chuck Murdee, Motel Association of Morro Bay, stated he supported the Stack proposal as he felt it would be good for business in Morro Bay and ' particularly for the motels. Bud Idler supported the Stack proposal. He felt there was a need for something for the tourists and visitors in San Luis Obispo to do and he felt there was a need for a golf course as planned in the Stack proposal and he felt it should be supported. Jim Douglas, Parks and Recreation Commission and Senior and Junior Rifle Group, was in support of the proposal as there was a need for rifle and pistol ranges developed to national standards so that State and National matches could be held which would bring greater numbers of people to the area to the benefit of businesses in Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. Neal Franklin, Morro :-Bay rifle instructor, supported the proposal and the need for a regulation rifle range in the County. Dan Stack stated the facility was needed by the area now and he was sure that if a joint powers agreement was initiated, it would receive 100% financing-from the State due to its locality and the need for the facility. He continued that if the joint.powers agreement members acquired the land, they could then lease the area to concessionaires who would develop the various facilities. Councilman Blake felt there were many questions still unanswered but suggested that the Cities of San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay and the County Planning Directors meet and work out a preliminary plan for consideration by the Councils and the Board of Supervisors. Councilman Brown agreed with this suggestion but stated that before a commitment was made by the City of San Luis Obispo, he wanted to know more of the City's responsibilities. On motion of Counci':lman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City of San Luis Obispo indicate an interest in pursuing the Stack pro- posal but that preliminary meetings be held between the City of San Luis Obispo, City of Morro Bay and the County for reports to their respective cities. Motion carried. 15. Communication from John Quirk, Water Foremen, re water service to the Ortiz leased property adjacent to Obispo. He stated the present water was unpotable and ness in the family as a result. He recommended that a service to the property be granted for the duration of will expire in November 1972. 3arding a temporary the City of San Luis there was some ill - temporary water the lease which On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown, the recom- mendation of the Water Foreman was approved subject to the agreement being prepared by the City Attorney. Motion carried. 16. The City Council received a communication from R. M. (Bob) Machado asking that the City Council examine its policy of appointment to ad- visory boards and commissions and strive to achieve a balance between long -time residents of the City and new comers. The Council discussed this request with R. Machado. They stated they did strive for a balance not only in length of residence in the City but also among the various professions and occupations in the community. City Council Minutes December 20, 1971 Page 15 The Council reminded R. Machado that for the past three years, candidates for the various boards and commissions had been selected from persons who applied for appointment and showed an interest in the duties of the committees. The Mayor thanked R. Machado for his interest and stated his comments would be kept in mind. 17. The City Council adjourned to executive session to discuss a personnel matter (commission appointments). 18. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the City Council adjourned. Motion carried. APPROVED: February 7, 1972' H.-EVqPATRICK, CITY CLERK 1 L