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Home My WebLink About01/13/1972Pledge Roll Call Present City Staff MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA January 13, 1972 - 12:10 P. M. Conference Room - City Hall Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee', Kenneth E. Schwartz Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer-; A. -J. Shaw, City. Attorney; R. D. Young, Planning Director. 1. The City Council discussed the San Luis Obispo County "OPEN SPACE PLAN." Al Sands, representing the County Planning Department, reviewed for the City Council, the open space plan for the County of San Luis Obispo, using a large map of the county showing the various recommended classi- fications of open space throughout the county. He presented the summary of recommendations for implementation as follows: 1. Adopt this document entitled Open Space Plan dated December 1971 which shall constitute the Open Space Element of the General Plan of the County of San Luis Obispo. 2. Undertake additional planning studies where recommended by this report, to ensure that Open Space values are protected. 3. Establi.sh a priority.,;r..pogram for acquisition and operation of Open Space lands - scheduled for public.use as a part of an overall Capital Improvements Program for the County. 4. Adopt and establish procedures for the :impllementation of all other features of this program including land 'use-and-development regulations, easement and contract procedures and Federal „ State and private funding for Open Space Programs. 5. Clear and concise policies should be formulated in reports subse- quent to the adoption of the Plan directing government action with regard to Open Space Programs. 6. Study revenue sources and expenditures to obtain expeditious and proper handling of funds directed toward implementation, including acquisition and operation of Open Space and recreational areas. 7. Adopt a comprehensive Open Space Ordinance to reflect conservation and preservation needs; a vigorous program of application of these ordinances should be undertaken. 8. All Open Space Lands lying within the County of San Luis Obispo should be placed into precise zoning districts with appropriate lot sizes and land use allowances for proper application of Open Space principles. 9. Continuously monitor Open Space Lands implemented by this Program to ensure compliance with the objectives set forth herein. 10. Continue support of the Agricultural Liaison Committee and Conser- vation Advisory Committee as the primary policy making advisory agencies to the Board of Supervisors. The City Council discussed with Al Sands the various proposals shown on the Open Space Plan, particularly with the proposals in the area of the City of San Luis Obispo and its environs. The Council was particularly interested in the reasoning by the County in extending the so- called 1 1 LJ City Council Minutes January 13, 1972 Page 2 "Urban Fence" or City:spere of influence over adjacent areas, south- easterly to include the Country Club.area, which is quite a distance from the City. Mayor Schwartz then presented a City position paper on the County Open Space plan for the Council's consideration. It read as follows: .PROPOSED POSITION PAPER The San Luis Obispo City Council has reviewed and expresses general accord with the Open Space Plan prepared.by the San Luis Obispo County Planning Department dated December 1971. We recommend adoption by the County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. In making this recommendation, the San Luis Obispo City Council recognizes that this plan is an element of the General Plan required by State law and as a General Plan element will serve as a guide for.further specific and precise studies such as those recommended on pages 33,40,46,61,65 and 73. We are appreciative of the continued studies that will be necessary for implementing the many recommendations of this General Plan. We also recognize the opportunity for continued public input through the medium of public hearings necessary in the review and adoption of specific im- plementation proposals. The San Luis Obispo City Council wishes to take this opportunity to express its deep concern for the need to preserve those precious features of our natural'surroundings that give identity to our City and to our County, • features which contribute to both the physical and spiritual well -being of all who live in our City and County and which make our City as well as San Luis Obispo County unique and distinctive. We are most certainly concerned with the preservation of all the Morros beginning with Islay Peak and continuing to Morro Rock with intervening connecting links; we are vitally interested in our water courses that they be preserved as both natural functional and scenic assets; -we appreciate the need for the identification of flood plains; and.ve:have'a'deep interest in the status of the Irish Hills and the Santa-Lucia range. As you know,.our General Plan recognizes an urban reserve line and we desire that those areas beyond that line be maintained in rural agriculture and open space uses. Our pos.ition.on-shorel.ine protection has been previously stated- - our shoreline must be protected and maintained in essentially its present natural state. Gentlemen, we believe that the adoption of this plan is a reasonable action at this time, and that built -in safeguards will provide adequate public review during future implementation stages. We commend the County Planning Department in their work in preparing this thoughtful plan for consideration. Councilman Blake questioned the statement on page 20 of the County Report, dealing with water and water rights, as adopting or going along with this statement might endanger the City's water supply at Salinas Dam and at Whale Rock Reservoir. Al Sands stated that the County Open Space Report was prepared by the County Planning Department .:without any consultation with Robert Born of CDM, who is preparing the County wide sewer and water report. He continued that the recommendations in the Open Space Report were the best thinking and opinion of the Planning Department of the County. Councilman Brown stated that he agreed in general with the County's pro- posal to protect the Open Space of the County. Councilman Gurnee reminded the City Council that the County Open Space Plan was a general plan and not a specific and detailed zoning plan and as a general plan on open space, he felt the City Council should support it. City Council Minutes January 13, 1972 Page 3 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City Council adopt the Mayor's Position Paper in general and set a public hearing for Monday, January 17, 1972 for discussion on the Council's position paper. Motion carried. 2. L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief, presented for the Council's consideration a Change Order #3 to the contract for the remodeling of Fire Station No. 1. He requested an increase of $135 for change in specified resilient flooring material. The reason for the change was that the material specified in the contract was no longer being manufactured. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer,.stated that under the conditions explained by the Fire Chief, he would recommend that the Council approve Change Order No. 3 for $135. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, Change Order No. 3 to the Fire Station No.] Remodeling, was approved in the amount of $135. Motion carried. L. Schlobohm then brought to the Council's attention two (2) additional change orders to the Fire Station Remodeling Project. (1) Change Order No. 4 - $319.00 increase for revamping of phones and phone lines. (2) Change Order No. 5 - $200.00 increase for change in sewer lines on Fire Station site. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, Change Order Nos. 4 and 5 were approved, estimated increase to original contract of $519. Motion carried. Mayor Schwartz adjourned the meeting. APPROVED: February 7, 1972 ZPATRICK, CITY CLERK 1