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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
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December 20, 1971
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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.
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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.
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December 20, 1971
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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
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December 20, 1971
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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
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