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Roll Call
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REGULAR MEETING .OF_.THE.CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN'LUIS'OBISPO
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1975 - 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL
PRESENT: John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Jesse
Norris and Mayor Kenneth E. Schwartz
ABSENT: None
PRESENT: J.H. Fitzpatrick, City,Cle.rk;. R.D. Miller, Administrative
.Officer;,A.J. Shaw,.City Attorney; William E. Flory,
Director of ..Parks. and Recreation; E.L. Rodgers, Chief. of
Police; D.F. Romero, Director of Public Services; Lee M.
Schlobohm, Fire Chief; Robert Strong, Director of Community
Development;.Wayne Peterson., City Engineer
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1. Presentation by Rene-Hemingway, Cabinet Secretary, Natoma Council of
Camp.Fire Girls_,,announcing that on March 17,,1975, this date; would be the
65th.-Birthday of the Camp Fire Girls,.and they wished to thank the City Council
for all-the help and support that.they had given the Camp Fire Girls in their
money raising projects in the County.. They.also wished to present.for the City
Council and the people attending the Council meeting a cake prepared by the
Camp Fire Council for the City Council when they take their coffee break.
Mayor Schwartz thanked the representatives and the young ladies from the Natoma
Council of the Camp Fire Girls for the fine work they do in training young ladies
to be fine. women.
2. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the.report by
the Superintendent of Streets on the cost-of-work for curb, gutter and driveway
ramp .improvement.s on portions of Pepper Street and Serrano Drive in the City of
San Luis Obispo.
Southern Pacific Company
G.M. $ N.J. Baumgarten
Davis -King Development
J.V. $ F.T. Freeman
D.W. & E.G. Hafemeister
M.L. Hagerty c/o M.L. Leitner
G.M. Olivera
J.R. Ross
.900 & 1000 Blocks $2,486.80
Pepper Street
623 Serrano Drive 196.00
668 -672 Serrano Drive 980.00
511 Serrano Drive 451.50
553 Serrano Drive 367.25
1368 Higuera Street: 871.40
(Pepper Street side)
111 Penman (Serrano side) 1,432.50
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580 Serrano Drive 535.00
••1R.H. & D.H. Sterling 550 Serrano Drive. 1,021.90
D.K. Ward c/o C. Delmartini 13355 -65 Palm Street 968.00
(Pepper Street side)
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the City Council for or against the assessments.
City Council Minutes
March 17, 1975
Page 2
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion _ of - Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown the following
resoiution was introduced: Resolution No. 2740 (1975 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo confirming costs of sidewalks
constructed pursuant to the Municipal Code.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: ,
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Brown, Graham, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3: At this time the City Council held a public hearing to.consider
the reports from the City Planning Commission concerning City resource
deficiencies relative to Ordinance No. 604 -A provisions and recommending
action 'to. the City. Council.
APPLICANT:.. . Roy Newell, 835 Capitolio Way, Building permit for warehouse
structure.
DEFINITION..OF PROBLEM: The project•was'served by the Terrace Hill water
tank which currently had sufficient-capacity for:.the present_.service.area.
However, the water distribution:system was characterized by•some tuberculated
lines (filled with mineral deposits) reducing-the system's capability to pro-
vide adequate water flow for fire•suppression required for combustible con -
struction'and simultaneous consumptive use. Improvements to the water
delivery system were•contemplated "by the'City and were necessary for the
upgrading of the entire area providing service to the project.
COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: That.the City schedule a phased program 1
of improvements to the water distribution system, the first phase, to be
completed early in the 1975/76 capital'.improvement program. The improvements
anticipated-to upgrade the system•to an acceptable level would be:
1. The installation of several.water liries to parallel and /or
replace existing undersized lines.
2. The mortar lining of a major 16 inch transmission.
Also, that the subject project be..allowed to proceed, but that during the
interim period prior to water system improvements, staff retain the option
to utilize the Level I 604 -A procedures to withhold or delay entitlements
on any subsequent project proposals.which, in staff opinion, would constitute
a critical circumstance. The staff recommendation that the project be
allowed to proceed was based.upon City Council ratification of the Phase I
water systems improvements referenced above.
APPLICANT: ....Elaine
Schutt,
2650 Augusta Street, Building permit for
private school
structures.'
DEFINITION OF
PROBLEM: Same.as
Roy Newell problem. .
COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Same as Roy Newell comments and recom-
mendations.
APPLICANT:....
.Aime Lalande,
1541 E1 Tigre Court, Building•permit - for office
structures.
DEFINITION OF.PROBLEM:
The
project was beyond the four - minute response
time for fire
suppression (Level
II Report).
COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Planning Commission recommend
that the City Council determine the optimum locations of fire stations for
the City of San Luis Obispo. This study would possibly determine.that the
City could be adequately covered with less fire stations than were presently
proposed which would result in a substantial long -term savings to the City.
City Council Minutes
March 17, 1975
Page 3
In the interim, until permanent corrections were made, that the City Council
adopt-regulations requiring.the: installation of built= in.fire.protection.
This would..be accomplished by the adoption-of the following:
A. Prohibition of construction which would require more -than 1,500 GPM fire
flow for fire.protection unless approved automatic sprinkler protection
was provided.
B. Prohibition-of construction of-buildings exceeding 5,000 square feet in
area unless approved automatic heat and smoke detection systems were
provided.
C. Prohibition of c'onstruction'of buildings.exceeding two stories in height
unless windows required for rescue 6f-occupants could be reached with
ladders carried on Fire Department pumpers.
D. ..Prohibition of construction of buildings not provided with fire retardant
roof coverings.
E. Prohibition of construction of buildings exceeding 1,500 square feet in
area unless provided either. with: 1) one -hour fire resistive construction
throughout, or; 2) automatic fire extinguisher system throughout,.or,
3) installation of automatic smoke detection equipment.
The City Council would consider recommendations from the Planning Commission
concerning other proposed projects affected by the four- minute response
time limitation. :Determinations of the Council would be made available at
the next Planning Commission meeting.-
Mayor-Schwartz declared the.-public hearing open.
No one appeared before the City-.Council.for or against these three-items
for consideration from the Planning Commission.
Mayor.Schwartz. declared the public hearing.closed.
On.motion of Councilman Gurnee,•seconded by'Councilman Norris the-recommendation
of the Planning Commission was accepted.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Norris,-Brown, Graham and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the FINAL
PASSAGE of ORDINANCE NO. 635, an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo
amending the Municipal Code to prohibit parking of vehicles other than taxi
cabs in a taxi cab stand.
Mayor. Schwartz- declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the City Council for or .against the proposed ordinance.
Mayor .Schwartz declared the public.hearing closed..
1 On.motion-of.Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Norris, Ordinance No. 635
was introduced for final passage.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Norris, Graham, Gurnee and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Council Minutes
March 17, 1975
Page 4
S. At this time the City Council considered the FINAL PASSAGE of
ORDINANCE NO. 636, an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo amending the
Municipal Code to prohibit parking in spaces designated for the use of
handicapped persons.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared for or against the proposed ordinance.
Mayor-Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. '
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, Ordinance No. 636
was introduced for final passage.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Brown, Graham, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6. At this time the City Council considered the Planning Commission's
recommendation for approval of the final map of Tract 444, Cuesta Highlands.
Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, presented for the Council's information the
final map and the subdivision agreement for Tract 444.
One item of information, the City Engineer stated, was that 48,000 cubic yards
of dirt would be excavated, of which 40,000 would be relocated on the property.
No one-appeared before the City Council for or against the adoption of the
final map.
Robert Strong, Community Development Director, reviewed for the City Council '
the environmental impact studies presented to the Planning Commission, who
adopted a negative impact declaration on the adoption of this final tract
map.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Norris, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2741 (1975 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving the final map of
Tract 444, Cuesta Highlands (Leonard Blaser).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Norris, Graham and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Gurnee
ABSENT: None
7. At this time the City Council considered the acceptance of the off -
site improvements for Tract 471, Roger Brown, continued from March 3, 1975.
Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, presented the final tract map and report for
Tract 471, and he recommended that the City Council accept a cash bond to
complete certain improvements:
A. Chip seal on all the streets. '
B. Slope planting.
C. Under road drain.
D. Concrete lined ditch.
The City Engineer stated that these improvements would cost an estimated $10,000
and a cash bond would be needed for that amount less $3,700, which was the amount
of reimbursement for oversizing a water main, leaving a guarantee or cash bond
by the developer of $6,300 to be deposited. All other improvements are in and to
City standards.
City Council Minutes
March 17, 1975
Page 5
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2742 (1975 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo accepting the off -site improve-
ments in Tract 471 (Roger Brown, developer).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Brown, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. Council considered the acceptance of off -site improvements for
Tract 522, Arnold Volny, continued from the March 3, 1975 meeting.
Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, presented the final report of Tract 522 and
recommended that the City Council accept the subdivision improvements. He
stated that all improvements were in and built to City standards.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2743 01975 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo accepting the off -site improve-
ments in Tract 522, Mission Gardens (Arnold Volny).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Brown, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
' 9. Councilman Gurnee presented for the Council's consideration a
proposed ordinance regulating use of motor vehicles on private property as
an alternative to the one being considered at this time. He felt this
proposal was simple, clear, and enforceable. He stated he had discussed
this alternative approach with several members of the Citizens Advisory
Committee and the off -road motorcycle and minibike enthusiasts. It was
his understanding that the Citizens Advisory Committee considered the
proposal and reacted favorably to its contents. He then reviewed for the
Council's consideration a proposed ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo
prohibiting recreational use of engine - powered vehicles upon unimproved,
private property, providing for the impoundment of said vehicles, and
supporting the establishment of areas for such recreational use. He
concluded his presentation by stating he felt that this ordinance was one
that could be enforced by the Police Department and could be understood
by the citizens, who were harassed by this type of vehicle operation.
A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, stated that he had reviewed the proposed ordinance
by Councilman Gurnee, and he felt it was one that could be enforced more
easily than others under consideration.
Foster Gruber, member of the Citizens Advisory Committee, stated to the
City Council that the Citizens Advisory Committee was taking no pride of
authorship or support of this one ordinance, the one that they proposed,
but that they were in support of any ordinance that would control the
nuisance of motor vehicles on private property. They felt that if the
' proposal of Councilman Gurnee, with the approval of the City Attorney, was
workable, then they would support that particular ordinance.
Elmore Reynolds, San Luis Cyclery, stated that he was in support of the
new ordinance, although reluctantly. He still felt that the City should
provide an area for motorbike or motorcycle riding for the adult and the
juvenile.
The City Council then discussed the conditions of the proposed ordinance
with the various staff members as to enforceability, equitability, etc.,
and particularly the section dealing with the impoundment of a vehicle or
portions thereof.
City Council Minutes
March 17, 1975
Page 6
William E. Flory, Director of Parks $ Recreation, reported to the City
Council that he had contacted the San Luis Obispo County Planning Depart-
ment and the Parks & Beaches Department as requested, seeking information
regarding possibilities for a motorcycle track at E1 Chorro Park. Both
departments suggested that if the City wished to make a proposal regarding
this type of activity, that such a proposal should come directly from the
City Council to the County Board of Supervisors. He stated that to date,
he had received the following information from representatives of the two
county departments. These departments would be receptive only for a
minibike facility as an interim measure or until development of the planned
golf course at E1 Chorro Park. Their concerns were regarding the following
A. Objections to noise and dust from County Schools and Cuesta College.
B. The-area should be fenced to restrict and to hold activity within
certain confines.
C. The amount of insurance needed due to the fact that a few deaths
resulting from such activities throughout the State.
D. There would be the need of a.restroom, water, and parking facilities
as well as possible posting and oiling of trail course.
E. The activity would need to be controlled by a paid attendant or
attendants for supervision of operation.
He concluded by stating that if such.a facility were restricted to minibikes,
they would need to be transported to individual residences to the facility,
and therefore, they felt the number of participants would be limited.
It was also felt by some of the County representatives that motorcycles
would continue to abuse open space within the County and City even though
this little facility might be consummated. He stated that the County
officials informed him that if in other cities and county, in order for
this type of facility to be successful, must draw a large number of
participants and the facility should include competitive track for larger
cycles, hillside climbing, and then a small area for the minibikes.
Russ Barnett, motorcyclist,-stated that -the statistics presented by Mr.
Flory were deceptive, as the only place to ride at this time was in the
national forest, and that for the average rider was too far to go and the
environmental problems caused by the cyclists were too difficult to over-
come.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham the following
ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 637 (1975 Series), an ordinance
of the City of San Luis Obispo prohibiting recreational use of engine - powered
vehicles upon unimproved private property; providing for the impoundment of
said vehicles; and supporting the establishment of areas for such recreational
uses.
Passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Norris
NOES: Councilman Brown and Mayor Schwartz
ABSENT: None
11. Jack Kellerman, Chief Building Inspector, reported to the City
Council that the following listed properties in Underground Utility
District #7 had not yet connected to the underground utility district:
J.H. Beechman, 1037 Mill Street
W.B. Hinote, 871 -73 Santa Rosa Street
A.G. Sims, 1038 -42 Palm Street
H.F. McDonald, 1057 Monterey Street
S.V. Cole, 1011 Higuera Street
He stated that the City had on file return receipts signed by all such
individuals, except J.H. Beechman, that they received the last instruction
of the City Council. Therefore, the Building Department was asking what
should be done to proceed with this completion of the utility district.
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March 17, 1975
Page 7
A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, stated that he had reviewed the report with the
Chief Building Inspector and found that all steps had been taken that
should be done, and he saw no reason for the City to delay any longer in
giving the final 15 -day notice to the utility companies to terminate over-
head services.
The City Attorney also stated that the property owner at 1038 -42 Palm Street
was ill and the contractor she hired had gone bankrupt and work was
now at a standstill. He felt that it might take a month to six weeks to
complete that one project.
Jack Kellerman stated he had investigated to this date and the under -
grounding at 1038 -42 Palm Street could be completely hooked in two to three
days by a competent electrician.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Mayor Schwartz that the Council
authorize the i�Fi email iT g—Tnspector to proceed with t e completion of
the three properties that had done nothing and that the contractor for
1038 -42 Palm Street complete work in seven days, or March 26, 1975, or the
City would report to the State Contractors Licensing Board his refusal to
complete the project. Motion carried.
12. D.F. Romero, Director of Public Services, presented for the City
Council's consi eration, Change Order No. 2 -A and Pay Estimate #7 and #8 FINAL
to Charles A. Pratt Construction Company for the construction of South
Higuera - Los Osos Valley Road water, sewer and street off -site improvements
to serve Tract 467. Pay estimate #7 - $5,770.98; pay estimate #8 - $29,797.93.
D.F. Romero stated that as the Council was aware the City was still in the
midst of negotiating with the contractor for extra work and change orders
and might eventually find itself in court. However, he felt that the figure
submitted to the Council for consideration and for final payment represented
the City staff view of the minimum City obligation.
' A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, stated that Dave Romero was recommending that
ttFe City make final payment to contractor Charles Pratt on the off -site
improvements to Tract 467 in an amount which the staff had determined to
be due and owing. The City Attorney continued that as the Council was
aware the City had retained an attorney to work out these problems with the
contractor. He recommended that the City should make no payments upon any
of the change orders, extra work, or other matters which were in dispute
as to any portion therefore, unless the City's retained attorney agreed
to such payment.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Graham that the matter
be continued until the legal matters were settled. Motion carried.
13. Memorandum from D.F. Romero regarding the claim by Dink Hall
for damage due to sewer bacc up at 287 Tassajara, continued from the
March 3, 1975 meeting.
D.F. Romero explained in detail what had occurred from the time the notice
was received by the City of an alleged sewer back up. He listed times that
the crews worked on the project relieving the lines and clearing the
obstructions in the lines. He stated in his opinion that the City had
no prior notice of a dangerous or defective condition in the sewer system.
He stated City crews had responded and cleared the obstruction as quickly
' as was possible under the circumstances. Further, City crews also helped
Mr. Hall clean up his premises and provided him with a list of carpet cleaners.
Finally, he stated that now the City was on notice that the sewer main could
back up into and seriously damage the residence at 287 Tassajara, he felt
the City should enforce Section 410 of the Municipal Code calling for the
property owner to install a back water trap.
A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, stated that was the insurance company's determination
that the City was not liable for the occurrence as the City was only held
liable if they knew of the incident prior to occurrence. For this purpose,
that was the reason for carrying insurance.
City Council Minutes
March 17, 1975
Page 8
D.F. Romero again explained the.City's sewer line maintenance program, and the
scheduling and program by City forces to keep these lines clear.
Dink Hall, property owner, reviewed with the City Council the report by
D.F. Romero dated 3/11/75 regarding the sewer back up claim for 287 Tassajara
Street.
Mr. Hall stated he could not understand the City's action in denying his
claim, as his property had been flooded by sewer on three separate occasions, '
and he felt he was being badly treated by City officials. He also stated
that the City had done repairs on this line, and he felt this could have
caused the problem in making the sewage back up into his property. Finally,
he felt that no one in City employ would even talk to him or discuss this
matter and he felt that this was a poor program carried on by the City for
the taxpayers.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Brown that the City
Council direct the City staff to inform the insurance carrier of the new
information on the Dink Hall claim and.ask that the insurance carrier
reopen the investigation on: 1) the alleged claim by Dink Hall of three
prior sewer back ups on his property, 2) the City work done on the line,
and 3) a copy of D.F. Romero's report. Motion carried.
Sally Maerzke spoke on behalf of her sewer claim that was also denied,
and she too felt that if Dink Hall received relief, she should also be
considered.
The matter was closed.
9:25 p.m. Mayor Schwartz declared a recess.
9:40 p.m. The City Council reconvened with all Councilmen present.
14A. Public hearing on the request of Central Coast Engineering from '
a denial by the Architectural Review Commission relative to Tract 546,
Teakwood Terrace, Inc., for 20 condominium units, Los Osos Valley Road
between Prefumo Canyon Road and Descanso Street.
A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, announced that this portion of the Council meeting,
due to possible litigation, was being transcribed by a court reporter, and he
asked that everyone speak up and give their name before testifying or submitting
evidence.
See Transcript dated March 17, 1975.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham that the City
Council deny the appeal of Central Coast Engineering, on behalf of John
Deeter; and support the action of the Architectural Review Commission on
this development.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Brown, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
16. Memorandum from Robert Strong, Director of Community Development, '
submitting a resolution adopted by the Planning Commission which would allow
certain additional interim zoning text amendments as requested by the Building
Official. The subject amendments were as follows:
1. Required use permit approval by the Board of Adjustments for
a reduction in interior side yards in R -1 zones. Existing
ordinance permits reductions from a required five foot to zero foot
as an exception if no windows and no dwelling existing on the
adjacent lot within ten feet.
City Council Minutes
March 17, 1975
Page 9
2. Required use permit approval by the Board of Adjustments for a
reduction in residential interior side yards in multiple family
zones. Existing ordinance permits reductions from a required
ten foot to five foot for lots less than 60 feet as a categorical
exception. Existing ordinance also permits reductions from a
required ten feet to five feet and to zero feet on one side on
lots 60 feet or larger as a categorical exception. (No windows
and /or greater than ten feet distance from dwelling on adjacent
' lot.)
The intent of the Zoning Ordinance amendments was to require that residential
side yard exceptions be considered on a discretionary basis rather than
permitting automatic exceptions. The change would eliminate any reference
to setbacks from structures on adjacent properties which did not ensure
equal treatment to all properties. In the past, permitted setback exceptions
had created problems to development of neighboring properties as well as
disrupted character of existing neighborhoods.
He then reviewed the exact text and word changes being recommended in the
Municipal Code.
A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, stated in relation to the recommended amendment
by the Planning Commission which would permit the Board of Adjustments, by
use permit, to reduce side yard setbacks, he felt there did not appear
to be any provision in the proposed ordinance to give guidance to the Board
of Adjustments who were paid City employees as to the standards to be used
by them in exercising the delegation of power. It seemed probable to him
that the City would eventually find itself in litigation if the Board ever
denied a setback request.
The City Council discussed the proposed amendment and felt that it was not
in the best interest of the City to go into this program at this time in
light of the new General Plan studies underway, and the new zoning ordinance
' to be rewritten and revised.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown this recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission was referred to the Zoning Ordinance review
study and could be taken up at a public hearing at that time. Motion carried.
17. D.F. Romero submitted the following proposal from Jenks and Adamson
for a sewer study as required under the Water Quality Control Board.
D.F. Romero reviewed in detail the proposed contract and the time schedule
under which this must be accomplished in order to meet the Water Quality
Control Board requirements. He recommended that the City retain Mr. Jenks
for the work.
R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommended that this matter of retain-
ing another consultant be continued for more input on the Water Quality
Control Board's control on regional sewer plants. He suggested that this
matter be continued to March 31, 1975.
Councilman Gurnee felt that the City should look into the possibility of
changing consultants and getting a new consulting engineering firm to
come in and look at the situation rather than keep an engineering firm that
had been with the City for over 40 years.
Robert Strong, Community Development.Director, felt the City Council should
be careful in changing consultants on such a complicated subject as sewers,
unless there was a real good reason for making the change, or if the consultant
had not been doing his fob.
Councilman Norris felt that the City was quite fortunate to have a firm
working with them as long as they have had Jenks and Adamson.
City Council Minutes
March 17, 1975
Page 10
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Graham that the City
Council ask John Jenks to come to San Luis Obispo to meet with a subcommittee
consisting of Councilmen Graham and Gurnee and staff on March 31, 1975, and
then meet with the City Council at their adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. on
March 31, 1975, at which time the City Council would make a final determination
of the proposal. Motion carried, all ayes.
18. Communication from Carol K. Allen, Attorney for the Central Coast
Chapter of the California Association of the Physically Handicapped, regarding '
the inadequate safety standards presently existing in the Anderson Hotel.
Also, there was a memorandum from Jack Kellerman, Chief Building Inspector,
regarding provisions for the handicapped in the Anderson Hotel Apartments, and
a communication from A.R. Chubon, Executive Director of the Housing Authority
of the City of San Luis Obispo, and operators of the Anderson Hotel Senior
Citizdns' unit responding to the letter from Carol K. Allen, Attorney, regarding
safety standards of the Anderson Hotel Apartments.
At the request of Carol K. Allen, the matter was continued to the meeting
of April 7, 1975.
19. Communication from John Korelich, Jr., representing KORE Design
and Construction Company, developing the Creanery on Lower Higuera Street,
regarding use of an alternate design for the Mission -style sidewalk in
front of the Creamery. The request was to change the present alternating
tile in order to make what he felt was a better design and also more
economical.
D.F. Romero, Public Services Director, stated that he had no strong feelings
on the matter, but that the band of tile that was placed along the curb and
against the buildings had caused installation and maintenance problems, and
it might be to the City's advantage to eliminate these portions.
Robert Strong, Community Development Director, opposed to modifying the
design of the Mission -style sidewalk without having the Design Review I
Board review the request to see what the impact would be on other properties
wishing to use this design criteria.
A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, stated that what was being requested by KORE was
contrary to the provisions of Resolution No. 2715, 1975 Series.
John Korelich again stated that what he was asking for was not because of
possible extra costs, but he was only thinking of the safety of pedestrians
who might slip on the tile when it rained.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Brown that the City
Council deny the request of KORE Design and Construction Company, and that
the City Council maintain their existing established policy and design on
Mission -style sidewalks. Motion carried, all ayes.
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On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown Consent -Items
C -1, C -2, C -4, C -5, C -6, C -7, C -10, C -11, C -12, and C -13 were all approved
as recommended.
C -1 Claims against the City of San Luis Obispo were authorized payment
subject to approval by the Administrative Officer.
C -2 The request from the Promotional Coordinating Committee that the
City rg ant $150 to Linnaea Phillips to help defray cost of "May Day in The '
Plaza" for the children of San Luis Obispo was approved.
C -3 Council consideration of request for an increase in the 1974/75
budget of $5,000, for Wilsey $ Ham, Master Planners for Sinsheimer Recreation
Area.
City'Council Minutes
March 17; 1975
Page 11
On motion of Mayor -Schwartz-, seconded.-.;by Councilman :. Graham 'the.following
resolution was introduced:. Resolution:No. 2744 (1975. Series) , a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo increasing the 1974/75 budget.
Passed and adopted on the following -roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Schwartz, Councilmen Graham, Brown, Gurnee and Norris
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -4A Communication from Administrative Officer requesting adjustments:
to.the'1974 /75 Development Services Department budget.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee,.seconded by:Councilman Brown..the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2745 (1975 Series),,a resolution
of the Council of the City.of San Luis Obispo adjusting the,- 1974/75 budget.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call.vote:'
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Brown, Graham, Norris and Mayor: Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
.0 -4B.' .. Request for authorization-to purchase a:desk and three office
chairs for the social.service coordinator:ls office -through.the State Office
of Procurement.
On motion of:Councilman Gurnee; seconded by Councilman Brown the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 274 6 (1975 Series), a: resolution
' of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo authorizing the Department of
General.Services of the State of California to purchase certain items for
the City.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote.:
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Graham, Gurnee, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -5 The minutes of the Waterways Planning Board meeting of.March 7,
1975 were ordered received:an . io— 1-
C -6 The request from Central'Coast Australian Shepherd:Club.for
permission to use a public address system at Santa.Rosa Park-.on April.6;'
1975 for announcements only was approved subject to control of-the public
address system.
C -7 Memorandum from ' Wayne-Peterson--recommending the.approval of
Change Order No. .7 for the Edna Saddle-Reservoir Site Preparation Contract
with Madonna Construction Company, and that the Council authorize the
additional funds required to carry out this change order was approved.
C -8 Memorandum from William E. Flory, Director of Parks.$-Recreation,
recommending-to the City Council:that:Bo�b�y Kober be hired.as Pro-'Manager
and'.concessionaire for Laguna.Lake :.Municipal Golf Course.
On motion of-.Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution -.No. 2752 (1975 Series), d "resolution
of the Council of the City of .San Luis.Obispo approving the agreement with
Bobby Kober for Golf Pro Services'and authorizing the Mayor to execute same.
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March 17,,1975
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C -9 .Consideration_bf .the fol lowing. recommendat ions. from . the Mass
Transportation Committee: -
1. That monthly bus passes -be - adopted on a trial basis com-
mencing April :1,.1975; and
.2. That private bus benches:be removed from City streets and
held by the City in order to, compensate for City costs in
this removal.
The-request was approved on motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman
Brown.
On motion of -Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Brown the .following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2747 (1975 Series),,a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo rescinding a bus loading zone
on Buchon Street 'and approving a bus loading zone on Santa Rosa Street.
Passed and-:adopted.on. the following roll call vote: k
AYES: Councilmen Brown,.Norris, Graham, Gurnee and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -10 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, the
following resolutions were.introduced: .Resolution No. 2748 (1975 Series), a
resolution 'of the Council of the.City.of San Luis Obispo approving -and authoriz-
ing the Mayor to execute agreement with.the'California Department of Transporta-
tion for purchase of a parcel of land at Broad and Orcutt; and
Resolution_No: 2750 (1975:Series)., a-.resolution of the "Council of'the City
of San Luis.Ob "ispo increasing the 1974/75 budget..
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Graham, Gurnee, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -11 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, the
following resolutions were introduced:- Resolution No. 2749 (1975 Series), a
resolution of the Council of the .City of San Luis Obispo approving and authoriz-
ing the.Mayor to execute agreement'with -the California Department of Transporta-
tion for purchase of a parcel of land at Broad and Santa Barbara; and
Resolution No. 2751 (1975 Series),.. a; resolution of the, Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo increasing the 1974/75 budget.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Graham; Gurnee, Norris'.and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -12 Claim- against the-City of San Luis Obispo by .Robert Spellman for
personal injuries resulting from an occurrence on or about 11/29/74'was denied
and referred to the insurance carrier.
C -13' _'The City Council approved the following salary step increases
effective April 1, 1975:
John R. Fuller - Utility Plant Operator I
From Step 1 or $700 to Step 2 or $738
Gary Hawkins - Maintenance Man II
From Step 1 or $700 to Step 2 or $738
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March 17, 1975
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Kathleen_T. Michel _ Legal.-Secretary
From Step-4 or $850 to Step 5 or $898
Robert F. Neumann - Fireman
From Step 1 or $838 to Step 2 or.$886
Marsha C. O'.Neal Parking Enforcement Officer
From Step.l or $660 to Step 2 or $700
Sherri Ripa - Typist Clerk.II
From Step 1 or $574 to Step 2 or $608
Fred C. Wells.- Sergeant (Police)
From Step 4 or $ 1,244 to Step 5 or $1,312
Due to the lateness of the hour, item nos. 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 of the
regular agenda were continued to March 18, 1975 at 12:15 p.m.
APPROVED: August 4, 1975
. Fi atrick, City Clerk
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