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Roll Call
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
April 3, 1972 - 7:00 P. M.
City Hall
Present: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
Absent:. T. Keith Gurnee
City Staff
Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. Flory,
Director of Parks and Recreation; R. D. Miller,
Administrative Officer; E. L. Rodgers, Police
Chief; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; L. Schlobohm,
Fire Chief; A. J. Shaw, City Attorney; R. D. Young,
Planning Director.
Mrs. Joan Rich, President of the San Luis Obispo League of Women Voters,
presented the Council with copies of the League's California Voters
Handbook which explains election laws and other organizational infor-
mation about the State of California.
Mayor Schwartz thanked Mrs. Rich on behalf of the Council for this
presentation.
C -1. The City Council authorized payment of claims against the City
subject to approval by the Administrative Officer.
C -2. The minutes of the meetings of March 13 and 18 were approved as
presented. The minutes of the meeting of March 20, 1972 were approved
as corrected.
C -3. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown,
the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2293, a reso-
lution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting an ease-
ment across a City Parking Lot ( #4) for the undergrounding of utilities
and authorizing the Mayor to execute said grant.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: T. Keith Gurnee
C -4. The City Clerk reported the following bids were received for
Laguna Lake Park Development, Phase II, City Plan 23 -71. Bids were
received March 31, 1972 at 10:30 A. M.
Walter Brothers Construction $59,215.08
San Luis Obispo
Granite Construction Co. $60,915.65
Salinas, California
City Council
April
R. Burke Corporation $61,499.55
San Luis Obispo
Gus Howie $63,701.70
San Luis Obispo
W. G. Watkins $66,458.00
Paso Robles, California
Madonna Construction $67,990.80
San Luis Obispo
M. J. Hermreck, Inc. $71,776.96
Nipomo, California
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE $56,886.30
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The City Council accepted the low bid from Walter Brothers Construction.
C -5. The City Clerk reported the following bids were received for
supplying a turf aerator for the baseball vield and other turf areas of
the City. Bids received April 3, 1972 at 10:00 A. M.
Western Turf Equipment Inc. $ 2;281.00
Burlingame, California
(Ryan Model W G 24 -1 w /,central lube)
Toro Pacific Distributing $ 2,192.50
Gardena, California
(Ryan Model W G 24 -1 w /central lube)
The City Council accepted the low bid of Toro Pacific Distributing.
Councilman Brown left.the meeting due to possible conflict of interest
in the next matter under consideration.
C -6. The City Clerk reported the following bids were received for
Fire Alarm System Improvements, City Plan 20 -72. Bids received April 3,
1972 at 2:30 P. M.
Fire Department Estimate $ 2,408.00
West Valley Construction $ 4;881.00
San Jose, California
A -] Electric $ 5,684.00
San Luis Obispo
The City Council accepted the low bid of West Valley Construction Co.,
on motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham. Motion
carried with Councilmen Brown and Gurnee absent.
Councilman Brown returned to the'Council meeting.
C -7. The City Clerk reported the following bids were received for the
Street Resurfacing Project, City Plan 15 -72. Bids received April 3, 1972
at ,3:00 P. M.
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
M. J. Hermreck, Inc.
Nipomo, California
$17,842.50
$19,181.00
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Madonna Construction Co. $19,250.00
San Luis Obispo
C. S. Construction Co. $21,100.00
Pismo Beach, California
Sully- Miller, Inc. $23,133.30
Oxnard, California
R. Burke Corporation $23,328.50
San Luis Obispo
Walter Brothers Construction $23,632.00
San Luis Obispo
W. G. Watkins $23,988.00
Paso Robles, California
A. J. Diani Construction $24,850.00
Santa Maria, California
The City Council accepted the low bid of M. J. Hermreck, Inc.
C -8. The City Council received a memorandum from the City Engineer
regarding a barminutor at the City Sewage Treatment Plant which is
currently inoperable and has been replaced with the spare. Repairs
estimated at $1,055 should be made as rapidly as possible to avoi.d any
problems.
' The Council authorized the expenditure and approved the work to be done.
C -9. The claim of L. F. Fulton for damages at 3122 Rockview Place
when a City sewer main was temporarily blocked was referred to the
City's insurance carrier.
C -10. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown;
the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2303, a reso-
lution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to relinquish
property inadvertently conveyed to City and rescinding a portion of
Resolution No. 2248.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: T. Keith Gurnee
1 C -11. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the following
appointments:
Robert A. Paul, Director of Water Department, effective
June 19, 1972; with a recommendation that he start at the
fourth step of $1346 per month subject to a one year pro-
bationary period.
Yvonne Hampton, Stenographer in the Police Department,
effective April 1, 1972 at $512 per month subject to a
one year probationary period.
TheCouncil agreed with.the appointments and the recommendation of the
Administrative Officer.
City Council Minutes
April 3, 1972
Page 4
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown, the conseht
items were approved as indicated. Motion carried.
1. Council m an Brown nominated Donald O'Connor to be a member of the 1
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City Housing Authority to complete the unexpired term of Rev. Aki who
resigned.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Blake, the nomin-
ation was approved. Motion carried.
2. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of
ORDINANCE NO. 547, an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo for the
sale of surplbs,:materials (to dispose of surplus copper sulfate at
Whale Rock Project by selling it to the County).
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: T. Keith Gurnee
3. Communication from the League of Women Voters,requesting that
as part of their program to improve City budget procedures and financial
planning, the individual department heads be in attendance at the Council
budget study sessions when their portions of the budget were being dis-
cussed. -It was the League's feeling that without this expertise of the
affected department heads, the City Council was not taking advantage of
the staff knowledge.
The League also felt that the department heads attending the study ,
sessions would be more productive than requiring them to discuss their
budget at the normal public hearing of the City Council.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, explained past procedures of the
budget preparation and made suggestions for future deliberations.
Joan Rich, President of the League of Women Voters, appeared on behalf
of the Leaguers request urging that the City Council invite the various
department heads to attend the Council budget study sessions when their
particular areas were under discussion.
Mayor Schwartz explained that possibly many people were not aware of
the organization of the City under the 1955 Charter revisions which
brought the administrative officer type of government to San Luis
Obispo. He continued that the only staff members directly appointed
by the City Council were the Administrative Officer, the City Clerk,
the City Attorney, the part -time City Treasurer, and the Deputy
Director of Civil Defense. The rest of the department heads and employees
were directly appointed by the Administrative Officer and worked under
his supervision. The Charter requires the Administrative Officer to
present the budget to the City Council for its consideration.
Councilman Brown felt the department heads should be available to the
Council when their portions of the budget were discussed.
City Council Minutes
April 3,1972
Page 5
Councilman Graham asked if the suggestion was to be an individual presen-
tation by each department head or one meeting with all department heads
making presentations in a group.
Councilman Blake felt the present system had worked over the years and
he did not feel that having the department heads attend would add much
to the deliberations. He felt that the Administrative Officer did a
good job in presenting the'department heads' requests to the City Council.
Also, if some specific questions came up, the department head was asked
for his comments. He supported the existing procedure.
Mayor Schwartz .felt that he would continue the present procedure and
would oppose any plan other than voluntary contributions of information
requested by the Council of department heads. He felt he did not wish
to formulate a new procedure which he felt was not specified in the City
Charter.
Councilman Graham suggested that the City Council could hold a study
session prior to the normal budget study session with all department
heads and review generally the full expenditures of the City.
Mayor Schwartz stated that the major items of expenditures in the budget
were salaries for the employees and the Capital Improvement Program for
the community. He stated the Capital Improvement Program could be re-
viewed with each department head butfthe�isal .ary.- ,negothationswwer_eenowr,
conti6- 11edfbyrState•Iaw.
It was the opinion of the City Council that department heads would be
asked to attend budget sessions only when questions about their budgets
arose and no change. in procedure was contemplated.
Mayor Schwartz thanked Mrs. Rich and the League of Women Voters for
their interest in City government.
Councilman Blake also thanked the League of Women Voters for their
interest and stated he did not intend to change the present procedure
for studying the budget.
On motion.of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the
letter be received and filed with appreciation to the League of Women
Voters for their interest. Motion carried.
4. Communication from the property owner at 210 -236 Grand Avenue,
requesting that the City Council reconsider its action in placing the
no parking ban in front of her property at a public hearing of which
she received no notice. She requested that the City Council hold an-
other hearing to hear her side of the matter.
Michael S. Garcia submitted a letter and appeared before the Council
asking that the City Council hold another public hearing on the matter
of parking in front of his residence at 250 Grand Avenue as he did not
receive notice of the public hearing and could not make his feelings
known to the Council. He felt that if the facts had been brought out
a different decision would have been made.
Mr. MacConekey, 236 Grand Avenue, agreed with the request for a future
public hearing on this,'matter.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the
City should hold a public hearing on this matter on April 17, 1972.
Motion carried.
City Council Minutes
April 3, 1972
Page 6
5. Communication from the San Luis Obispo Swim Club requesting that
the City Council grant permission to use City facilities such as Santa
Rosa Park for campers and trailers of those attending the AAU Swim Meet
on May 19 and 20.
Ken Kimble, Vice President of the San Luis Obispo Swim Club, reviewed
the activities of the swim club in San Luis Obispo and the interest in
swimming in the community.. He continued that some 700 swimmers would
attend the meet in May which would include about 500 families some of
whom would like to bring campers or trailers and have a place to park
them.
Jim Rice, San Luis Obispo Swim Club, stated he had investigated the area
around San Luis Obispo and except for Pismo Beach or Morro Bay, there
were no places near the City for campers or .trailers. He hoped that
the City Council would work out something to enable these people to
stay close to town.
W. Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported on the number; of
units that could be accommodated at Santa Rosa Park which he felt would
be quite limited. He recommended that the Swim Club use Laguna Lake
Park which had more area and better sanitary facilities than any other
City park. He suggested that the school property adjacent to the
swimming pool would be a better area for those visitors to use due to
the proximity to their activities and the closeness of the downtown
area.
Councilman.B:lake suggested that the San Luis Obispo Swim Club contact
the School District and request permission to not only use the parking
lot at Nuss Pool but all the parking area on the school property in
order to keep the swimming group near their activities.
Councilman Graham suggested that in addition the City should offer .the
use of Laguna Lake Park for visitors who wished to camp.
Councilman Brown agreed that the City should make Laguna Lake Park
available to the camping families of the swimmers.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Blake, that
Laguna Lake Park be made available to the San Luis Obispo Swim Club
on May 19 and 20, that the group guarantee clean -up of the area with
a $50.00 refundable deposit but that the school property should be
investigated as a more convenient parking place for the people
participating in the swim meet. Motion carried.
6. Public hearing on the 1972 Street Tree Planting Program
The City Council received a letter from the Sunbeam Motel objecting to
the planting of a tree near their motel as it would grow and obscure
the sign. A letter was also received from Villa San Luis Motel object-
ing to the tree planting as it would obscure their sign.
STandard Motors sent a letter asking for postponement of tree planting
until they had made final determination of the location of driveways.
Pat Gerety, Planning Associate, explained the plan as prepared by the
Design Review Board for extending the Cityls street tree planting
program into this area. He stated that the plan called for 58 trees
at an estimated cost of $200 per tree which included the tree, instal-
lation, concrete cover, etc. He suggested that the Council call for.
bids for the 58 trees on a per unit basis with the possibility of
adding or dropping trees based on the per tree bid price.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
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R. Dun.in, Motel Hotel Association, stated his group was not opposed to
street trees per se but objected to the placement of trees that would.
grow to such a size that they would obscure motel signs and make.it
difficult for visitors to find the motels. He suggested that rather.
.than planting trees, that the City Council plant low shrubs which would
give a landscaped effect but would not affect the signs.
J. C. Fairweather, Sunbeam Motel, objected to the trees being planted in
front of his place of business as he felt his sign would be covered within
five.years and that he would lose future customers. He felt that the
planting of street trees in the motel area would hurt business.
Mel Hahn, Don Motel, objected to the street trees as he felt it would
block his signs as the trees grew.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed..
Councilman Blake supported the street tree program and felt the trees
would not hurt the signs .but would add to the beauty of the main arteries
of the City.
Councilman Brown felt the types of trees selected and their locations
were very important in relation to the signing of business establishments.
He agreed that a motel area must rely on signs and hoped that the City
would be careful in the locations of the trees.
W. Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained his department's
policy of tree trimming, shaping and size control.
Councilman Graham felt the motel operators should be given some consider-
ation when the street trees were planted in order to protect their signs.
He suggested that the City staff try to work out proper selection of trees
and their locations in order to cause as little hardship as possible.
Mayor Schwartz felt there could be modifications to the tree locations
which affect the Sunbeam and Villa San Luis motels. He suggested that
the Council act..; to approve the plans, order the trees and then meet
with the two motel owners involved to try to work out the best location
which would cause the least problems to the signs. He also felt the
staff should look into the matter of the trees in front of the Don Motel.
One suggestion.presented would be to lower the signs as the trees grow
and place them on a pedestal type stand below the tree line.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz,-seconded by Councilman Brown, that the City
Council approve the proposed street tree program, that bids'be called
for 58 trees and their installation, and that the City Council ask the
Tree Committee to meet with the owners of the Don, Villa San Luis and
Sunbeam Motels to try to work out a compromise on the locations of trees
and species of trees with the Tree Committee making a report to the
Council on.April 17, 1972, and that the request of Standard Motors be
denied. Motion carried.
7. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone 3.36 acres on
Johnson Avenue from R -1 to PD R -1 for 24 condominium units.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented the recommendation of the
Planning Commission as follows:
1. The Planned Development procedure is intended to permit and
encourage the use of new concepts of planned developments and
planning. The submitted proposal falls within the scope and
intent of the planned development procedure.
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2. The Planning Commission and City Council originally approved PD 0024
in July of 1967. The applicant has requested several extensions of
the time period required for development of the project and these
time extensions have lapsed, therefore the planned development
reverts back to its original R -1 zone.
3.. The proposed development falls within the overall density of the
R -1 district, however, the developer proposes the use of common
walls, private access,.and common open space. The fact that the
proposed units will be under individual ownership and subdivided
for this purpose, distinguishes this development from conventional
multiple family development. The overall design is such as to
attempt to achieve maximum compatibility between the proposed
development and adjacent residences..
4. The Commission was of the opinion the adopted General Plan recom-
mends this area be developed as low medium residential and that this
development will be compatible with adjacent properties.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open,..
Leonard.Blazer, developer, stated he was in support of the requested
rezoning and would be available to answer any .questions.
No one else appeared for or against the proposal.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the follow-
ing ordinance was introduced and passed to print. ORDINANCE NO. 548, an
ordinance amending the Official Zone Map of the City of San Luis Obispo
(to rezone property known as 2802 Johnson Avenue from R =1 to PD R -1).
Passed to print on the following roll call vote: 1
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,.
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: T. Keith Gurnee
8. A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, presented a resolution amending
Resolution No. 2011, to establish a policy on widening streets. He
explained that the reason for the amendment of the resolution was an
attempt to clarify the City's position in acquisition of street widening
property through condemnation procedure. He explained the difference
between the existing resolution and the proposed amended resolution.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the
following resolution was introduced.. RESOLUTION NO. 2289, a resolution
amending Resolution No. 2011 (1970 Series) establishing policy on
widening of City Streets.
Passed and adopted on the.following roll call vote:
AYES:. Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES None
ABSENT: T. Keith Gurnee
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Councilman Graham stated he would be willing to look into the cost of
check dams above the City but he supported a program of protecting the
creek through the City without too much concrete or construction except
in individual instances such as bridges, etc.
Mayor Schwartz thanked the City Engineer for his report. He felt the
1 City now had two sound reports which should be made available for public
study and information so that both hydraulic and ecological information
could be prepared before the Council adopts a program.
The matter was continued for futher study and discussion.
Mayor Schwartz asked the City Engineer and Planning Director to make
their information available for public study.
12. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's consider-
ation the plans and specifications for cleaning the digester at the sewage
treatment plant. Work to consist of removal of inert digested sludge from
inside the number one sludge digester and a thorough cleaning of the
structure. The estimated cost would be $11,000 but he stated there might
be additional costs once the digester is cleaned out and pipes w.fii.ch mayineed
replacement can be examined.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the plans .,
and specifications were approved and the City Engineer was authorized to
call for bids. Motion carried.
13. The City Engineer presented plans and specifications for the
' Tassajara- Foothill Widening with an estimated cost of $4,678.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the plans
and specifications were approved and the City Engineer was authorized to
call for bids. Motion carried.
14. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the
following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2304, a resolution
declaring the purpose and effect of Ordinance No. 79 (1958 Series). (to .
clarify abandonment of a portion of Motley Street).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: T. Keith Gurnee
15. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT of March 29, 1972.
72 -2 -9T. You will recall that, at the February 22 Council meeting, we made
' a report on traffic conditions on Los Osos Valley Road near the junior
high school. Earlier the Council had authorized a reduction in speed
limit from 50 to 45 mph between the Lakewood Tract and Prefumo Canyon
Road and two crosswalks had be.en,installed, one at Madonna and the other
at Prefumo Canyon Road.
The February 22 presentation followed a meeting with John Dodge, junior
high school principal, during which he cited the problem of having no
bike lanes on this busy thoroughfare, the need for another cross walk
in mid -block and the need to slow traffic down to 25 mph during school.
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April 3, 1972
Page 12
Mr. Romero presented preliminary material on several types of signs
which would show the lower speed limit during school hours through:
lighted indication. It was agreed that cost figures would be obtained
on such an installation and brought back to the Council after evaluation
by the Traffic Committee. We have looked at sketches of two or three
types of installation but before making any recommendation we felt that
we should call to the Council's attention the fact that cost estimates
vary from $4000 to $5000. We therefore recommend that Mr. Romero be
authorized to contact the school authorities and go over the matter with
them and make a request that the school pay 60% of the cost if they are
interested in proceeding. The City would presumably take over maintenance.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the recom-
mendation was approved. Motion carried.
72 -4 -1T. For some time Mr. Romero has been making channelization
studies for Johnson Avenue between Breck and Pismo STreets and has come
up with two alternates, one of which would involve no loss of parking
along Johnson. This is the alternate favored by the Traffic Committee,
and we recommend that it be installed on a trial basis prior to the
resurfacing planned for this summer. Following the resurfacing the plan
can be continued or discontinued depending on the results.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham, the
recommendation was approved. Motion carried.
72 -4 -2T. The Traffic Committee has considered Councilman Graham's request
that some provision be made in parking lot #6 for all day parkers,
expecially in view of somewhat reduced use brought about by the Anderson
Hotel closing and development of the Bank of America's free parking lot
across the street. We feel that 15 out of the 90 spaces could be
rented out on a floating basis involving the rental of decals permitting
parking anywhere in the lot for $6 per month. We so recommend.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Blake, the recom-
mendation was approved with Mayor Schwartz voting no, Councilman Gurnee
absent.
72 -4 -3T. A dangerous traffic condition has been brought to our attention
at the parking lot exit from the Polin Shopping Center on to Ramona
Drive. It is felt that the situation would be improved if one parking
space were eliminated on either side of the driveway this being on the
north side of Ramona. We so recommend.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the
following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2291 a resolution
establishing red zones on Ramona Drive.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: T. Keith Gurnee
72 -4 -4T. The Traffic Committee recommends against the following:
(a) A request from Mrs. Pubins of the'Olive Tree Inn that the red zoning
in front of the coffee shop be removed except for three spaces. We
feel that the red zoning on Olive and Osos has cleared up a great
deal of congestion in the area and we would like to observe the
installation which has been in for about six months through one
full tourist season before considering any changes.
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9. The City Council.received a communication from the Public Utilities
Commission informing them that action must be taken to protect the inter-
section of Marsh Street and the Southern Pacific Railroad... The letter
stated that if the City took no action, the PUC would act Under authority
granted to them by the constitution and legislature.
The City Clerk reported that this was the third communccation from the
Public Utilities Commission on this.matter and the City Council had
previously turned down the request for improvement of this crossing
feeling the history did not warrant such construction.
R. D. Miller, Administrati4e.Officer, reported that the City's share
of the cost for this installation of automatic gate alarms would be $10,000.
Councilman Graham suggested that if the PUC could force the City to im-
prove the crossing over the objections of the City Council, then the.City
should request that the Southern Pacific Company be required to move their
freight trains further south into their yard to avoid congestion at this
intersection.
Councilman Blake asked that.the City not take any action on the letter
from the PUC as he was contacting members of the PUC on this matter and
he particularly objected to the tone of their letter.
The matter was continued to budget study sessions.
10. The City Council received a communication from the Public Works
Department notifying them that the City's apportionment fo the Federal
TOPICS fund for the fiscal year 1971 -72 was $15.,772 and would be the
same amount for 1972 =73 and notifying the City Council that they must
adopt a resolution of intention to obligate this apportionment within
sixty (60) days.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the follow-
ing resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2290, a resolution
designating use of 1971 -72 and 1972 -73 TOPICS allocation.
Passed.and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
. . NOES: None.
ABSENT:. T. Keith Gurnee
1]. D.. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported to the City Council that
the Engineering Department had been conducting a detailed study of the
capacity of San Luis Creek from the crossing at 101 Freeway and Cuesta
Park to the underground system at the Stan Cole building. The study
included extensive field work in determining cross sections and detailed
hydraulic calculations of present capaciti,es and anticipated future flows.
' Flow calculations were predicted on the assumption of limited growth
along Cuesta Grade and Reservoir Canyon which might increase run -off'
approximately 30 %. The calculations-considered the necessary capacity
for ten, twenty -five and.one hundred year storms. He stated that during
the study it became obvious that very extensive.work would be necessary
to bring the creeks to a one hundred year storm capacity which is the
City's normal criteria but this might involve considerable damage to the
environment. He felt it would appear more reasonable that the City would
be willing to provide a firm capacity for smaller storms with some
notification for the adjacent property owners during peak storms. He
made the following recommendations to the City Council:
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1. All major city -owned structures be adequate to handle a 100 -year storm.
2. That all natural drainage.ways be improved so as to carry a 10 -year
storm, considering an ultimate up- stream development, without flooding
of adjacent property.
3. That building construction be prohibited in areas subject to flooding
in a 25 -year storm. '
4. That building construction be permitted in areas which might flood
at intervals greater than a 25 -year storm, only after notification
of a flood hazard, perhaps by recordation of a map.
Mr. Romero asked the City Council to review.these criteria and adopt some
guidelines which he might use in studying the remaining creeks within the
community.
The City Clerk presented a letter from the.League of Women Voters re-
garding their position on stream preservation and use of the adjacent .
property. They urged that the City strictly control development along
the creeks rather than improve the streams. The League asked that the
City Council review the Creek Inventory prepared by the Planning Depart-
ment and follow the recommendations contained in that report.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, then reviewed with the City Council each
parcel of land needing remedial work to meet the ten year storm run off
in the area studied. He concluded his presentation by stating that
most run -off in this study area occurs outside the City in the Cuesta
Grade and Reservoir Canyon area and that little run -off is generated
within the City which he felt was a condition that would always exist.
Robert Barrows, 870 Meinecke Street, suggested that the City consider
annexation of all land in the Cuesta and Reservoir Canyon area in order
that the City might control development and use of the land. He also
suggested that no more development be allowed along San Luis Creek and
felt the City should consider constructing an underground storm drain
system for handling storm waters in the City.
Robert Leitcher, 649 Monterey, urged the City to control all develop-
ment that might contribute to run -off in the creeks within the City.
He concluded that the City Council was to be congratulated on studying
this most important matter. He also urged the City Council to consider
construction of check dams in the area north of the City for both flood
control and to allow the water to be let into the creek during the
summer months.
Dr. Richard Kres_ia, biologist, thanked the City Council for authorizing
the preparation of this report and for considering the corrections to
the flooding problem while protecting the creek. He asked if the creek
plan and study prepared by the Planning Department last year and the
new report just presented by the City Engineer had been coordinated in
order to take advantage of the hours spent by the Planning Department
in preparing their report.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, stated the two.plans had not been studied
or prepared together.
Dr. Kresia hoped the City Council would require the coordination of the
two creek studies before making a final decision on this report. He
also recommended that the City Council begin control of development along
San Luis Creek in order to protect the creek and its environment.
Clell Whelchel hoped that the City Council would not completely drop the.
idea of some sort of check dams for Reservoir Canyon area in order to
hold back heavy storm waters which would be released later in the year.
He supported check dams outside the City rather than concrete or.rip
rap in the creeks.
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April 3, 1972
Page 13
Tony Diaz, manager of the Stuffed Olive Coffee Shop, was opposed to the
recommendation of the Traffic Committee and to continue the red curbing
in front of the Olive Tree Inn. He suggested no parking signs during
high use periods. He felt the red zone was costing him business as
potential patrons were unable to find parking places and ended up on
the freeway.
' Mrs. Schumacher, Coachman Motel, urged that the red zone be removed as
this parking was needed for businesses in the area. She felt that the
hippie hitch - hiking problem had not been affected by the red zones as
they were still annoying the businesses and their customers.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that from a traffic flow standpoint
the red zone was beneficial. The red zone had not affected the hitch
hiker problem.
Police Chief Rodgers felt the red zone did help move traffic along
this street and was safer for pedestrians crossing the street. .
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, commented that with the red zone
on this street, people could now see the restaurant and motel signs.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the
City Council accept the recommendation of the Traffic Committee.
Motion carried.
(c) A request by Joseph Stevens, 723 Branch Street for a stop sign for
northbound traffic on Osos at Santa Barbara instead of the present
stop sign on Santa Barbara at Osos. We feel there would be a
dangerous conflict between southbound motorists on Osos going
straight ahead and northbound motorists on Santa Barbara entering
the intersection.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the Council
concurred in the recommendation of the Traffic Committee. Motion carried.
16. Discussion of the Legislative Bulletin from the League of
California Cities, dated March 24, 1972 was continued.
17. Councilman Blake excused himself from the meeting due to possible
conflict of interest in this matter.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented for the Council's information
a request for permission of a private party to publish a report recently
prepared by the Planning Department on mobile home parks vs. residential
revenue and expenditures..
The City Council.discussed the request, stating they had not officially
approved or accepted the report and did not wish it to be misunderstood
as an official report of the City of San Luis Obispo.
A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, suggested that if the City Council approved
the request that a statement could be printed on the report that dis-
claims "This is not an official City report. It is a preliminary study
prepared by the Planning Department for discussion purposes, and its
release for private distribution is authorized for the purpose of
generating comment thereon ".
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham, the request
to publish the report was approved subject to the.printing.of the dis=
claimer on the front cover. Motion carried with Councilmen Blake and
Gurnee absent.
Councilman Blake returned to the meeting.
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April 3, 1972
Page 14
18. The request for acceptance of Tract 405 was continued to the
April 17 meeting at the request of the City Engineer in .order to allow
the developer additional time to complete all items of work.
19. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented a request of the developer
of Chumash Village Mobile Home Park to allow payment of the water acreage
charges over a period of time rather than one payment.
A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, stated that this request could not be allowed
as the ordinance required payment prior to hook -up to the City .water
system and he stated that if the City Council wished to consider this
type of proposal, then he should be given time to study the implications
and to amend the ordinance.
J. C. Pitchford, developer, stated he had only asked for this consider-
ation as it was his understanding that this had been allowed in the past.
He asked this because of the bulk of construction costs at the beginning
of the project and he wished to know if the costs could be paid after
the mobile home park began to operate.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown, the
request was denied. Motion carried.
20. The City Clerk presented a notice of public eharing before
LAFCO on April 6 for the South Higuera Street Annexation No. 3 which
consisted of approximately 90 acres southeast of S. Higuera Street
and Prado Road.
The City Council made no comment as this was the first time any infor-
mation on the proposed annexation had been presented to them.
21. The City Council received a memorandum from the Design Review
Board with a recommendation for the final color for Fire Station No. 1.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham, the
recommendation was approved. Motion carried.
22. At this time the City Council considered a lease between. the
City and T. E. and Helen Baumberger for a small parcel of land on Santa
Rosa Street adjacent to Santa Rosa Park. This particular contract had
been under negotiation with.the property owners for over a year and had
not been presented for the Counci.l's approval.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown, the Mayor
was authorized to sign the lease on behalf of the City. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham, the follow-
ing resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2292, a resolution increas-
ing the 1971 -72 budget (to allow funds for this 'lease).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: T. Keith Gurnee
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown, the meeting
adjourned to 12:10 P.M. on Wednesday, April 5 for preliminary study of the
1972/73 C.I.P..Budget. Motion carried.
APPROVED: May 1, 1972
J, FITZPATRICK, CITY CLERK