HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/21/1975MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1975 - 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL
Pledge
Roll Call
' PRESENT: Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Steven Petterson
and Mayor Kenneth E. Schwartz
ABSENT: Jesse Norris (arrived at the meeting.at 9:25 p.m.)
City Staff
PRESENT: J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R.D. Miller, Administrative
Officer; E.L. Rodgers, Chief of Police; D.F. Romero, Public
Services Director; Lee Schlobohm, Fire Chief; A.J. Shaw,
City Attorney; Robert.Strong, Director of Community Develop-
ment
1. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation
of the Traffic Committee to improve'the traffic.flow, safety and visibility at the
following locations:
1.. Place 60_feet of red curbing _on the east side of Chorro-Stredt,
south of Murray Street and striping of a small right -hEd 'turn
lane at that location.
2. Place 100 feet of-red curbing on the east side of Chorro Street,
south of Meinecke Street.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
Ken Jones, property owner, Chorro-:&, Murray Streets, objected to the Traffic.
Committee recommendation to red curb-.the east.side of.Chorro south of Murray
Street. He.stated that this was the full length of.his side yard and he felt
that this was an imposition on a single.family dwelling and was unfair to the
resident of the property. He.did not feel that.the Traffic Committee's
proposal would accomplish what they expected. He said all in all with the
installation:of the.stop sign:on his corner, life.-had become unbearable what:
with cars-screeching to a halt, exhaust fumes:.with cars standing at the sign,
he said he felt his property had been imposed upon enough.
No one appeared before the Council'on:..red curbing on the east side of Chorro
Street south of Meinecke Street.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion-.of Councilman Graham ,.seconded.by.Councilman:Gurnee the following
resolution was introduced.: .Resolution No 2771 (1975 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo establishing a no parking zone
on Chorro Street near Murray Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roil.call vote:
' AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Norris
On motion of. Councilman.Graham,.seconded:.by Mayor.Schwartz.:the following
resolution was.introduced: Resolution..No. 2772.(1975.Series),.a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo establishing a no parking zone
on Chorro Street near Meinecke Street.
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Passed and adopted on the following roli:call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham; Gurnee, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: •None
ABSENT: Councilman Norris
2. . At..this.time the-City Council held a public hearing to - consider ,
the housing and community development. rop gram- .being- developed by City staff
with input..from.various City advisory:bodies and the public. Under the
provisions -of..the Federal Housing'and Community Development Act of 1974, the
City Council_ at this .time. would consider the program..and.application prepared
by the Planning Department and would decide.whether.to. -apply for the Federal
Block Grant and whether to approve.the application and program as it had been
developed.
Robert Strong,. Community Development..Director;:stated -that based on HUD's
response to the:pre- application of..the:.City.of San.Luis.Obispo and direction
from the Council that housing needs should be emphasized, the staff of both
the Community.Development Department and-the-Housing Authority had prepared
the final grant application-and accompanying Housing Assistance Plan..
Both the application and Housing: :.Assistance Plan.had been.reviewed..in. detail
( three. separate. meetings) and.approved.:by:the newly formed:Housing.Task Force.
The. applications contained all additions:and revisions recommended by the task
force. -The-City Planning Commission-:had-:also evaluated. -.the proposed.program
for environmental impact•determination'.and had filed a negative 'declaration:
While the format .of.the.application:.differed substantially.from the pre_ application,
the contents generally continued`to ::emphasize housing as the primary community.
develbpment.need and objectives in.San Luis Obispo program. Specific sites for
proposed-Community Development activities: had not been identified; instead,
staff had defined the general range:of-residential.land costs within San Luis
Obispo.and.the-.availability of alternative and suitable - housing sites for
assisted housing by census - tracts. :Based on HUD's pre: - application comments
and the level of first year- funding-,:programs:which..were- described in the pre -
application.but:not included in- the::final application or housing assistance
plan, were deferred to future years-rather-than totally deleted.
The Community Development Director hoped the Council.would consider the
material and.determine..any..revisions or: amendments .prior -to..authorizing
submission-to HUD. He then reviewed.in detail the..proposed application for
federal assistance under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974'.
He stated-in general the application:.for federai'assistance included phase I,
Community.Development-Program; $500,000; and phase II, Housing Assistance
Program, $335,000.
Rich Chubon,.Director of.-the City.Housing:Authority, reviewed the needs of housing
for the City.of.San.Luis.Obispo and where-: :this.application could-.help to relieve
this.need. He submitted statistics showing-the need of housing for the elderly
and _the.handicapped- He_continued:.that..by the first of;.the..year, the housing
goal wouid'be 150,new units or $335,400.".This...was broken down as follows:
25-elderly units, 3 non-elderly units, and 122 family units;tand the
three -year goal.:would-be:.-450:.units..or over $1. million total cost as
of.4 /75�.and broken down as': 75 elderly units, 10 non - elderly units, and
365 family units.
This broke down to approximately..$22.,!360.per. dwelling unit.
The City Council discussed with Mr.-Strong and Mr. Chubon how their program
would work if the funding were approved.'
Mayor Schwartz-declared ... the.public_.hearing.:'open.
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Donald O'Connor; Housing Authority Chairman, spoke in support of the City's
application for Housing and Community Development funds and urged the City to
proceed with the program as proposed.
Walter Crawford, Chorro Street, questioned the need of the City going into the
building construction business. He felt that building development was better
done by the private sector of the community.
' Valerie Endres, League of Women Voters and Planning Commission Chairperson, spoke
in support of the City's application for HUD funds and hoped the City Council
would proceed with the grant application.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Petterson felt the proposal was a good one, he felt that more public
exposure would be desirable, such as realtors and construction people before the
May 15, 1975 deadline.
Councilman Graham also felt the proposal should be given additional exposure in
the City such as those suggested by Councilman Petterson. He felt the Council's
consideration be continued to the May 5, 1975 meeting for final approval.
Councilman Gurnee felt the City should approve the package and make the application
now. He felt the time was too short for amendments thereafter. He felt the
proposal should proceed.
Mayor Schwartz felt the Council should endorse the project and make the new
application for funds to help solve the City's housing problems. He felt the
program as outlined was a good one and should be followed.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2773 (1975 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an application for
' Federal Assistance under the Community Development Block Grant Program and
authorizing the Mayor to execute the same.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Norris
3. At this time the following communications were presented: Carol K. Allen,
Attorney for the Central Coast Chapter of the California Association of the Physically
Handicapped, regarding the inadequate safety standards presently existing at the
Anderson Hotel, 955 Monterey Street; memorandum from Jack Kellerman, Chief Building
Inspector, regarding provisions for the handicapped in the Anderson Hotel Apart-
ments; communication from A.R. Chubon, Executive Director of the Housing Authority
of the City of San Luis Obispo, responding to the letter from-Carol K. Allen;
Attorney; communication from Lester Huhn, General Partner, Anderson Hotel Apart-
ments, regarding the safety standards in the Anderson Hotel; communication from
the California Association of the Physically Handicapped, Inc. regarding structural
barriers.to the handicapped at the Anderson Hotel Apartments; and communication
from Erna N. Gornhesgen, resident of the Anderson Hotel Apartments, objecting to
publicity regarding alleged problem in the Anderson Hotel Apartments.
All these communications were continued from the meeting of March 17, 1975 and
April 7, 1975. Continuations were at the request of Carol K. Allen, Attorney.
A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, announced that due to the extreme delicacy and
importance of these comments dealing with the Anderson Hotel, he had requested
that the Assistant Administrative Officer tape the meeting for future possible
litigation.
Carol K. Allen, Attorney for Central Coast Chapter of the California Association
Tor the Physically Handicapped, appeared before the City Council regarding her
allegations that woefully inadequate safety standards were presently existing
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at the Anderson Hotel. She'made several suggestions to alleviate possible
safety hazards: 1) new fire doors between floors, 2) put all handicapped people
on the second floor, 3) conduct fire drills, 4) restrict the Anderson Hotel
to only people who were not physically handicapped.
Mort Baldwin, President, Central Coast Chapter of CAPH and project coordinator
for COPE, explained to the City Council what he felt were violations or
architectural barriers at the Anderson Hotel, which would prohibit safety
for the physically handicapped. Some of the items were: no ramping at any
entrance for physically handicapped or senior citizens; elevators were unusable
for wheelchair or short statured residents because of the height of the
elevator buttons; emergency bell on elevator was inaccessible to wheelchair
or short residents being over five feet from the floor of the elevator;
in case of fire, all current would be cut off by the Fire Department to
prevent further spreading of the fire, the fire escapes, while usable for
a very agile, non - handicapped person were completely inaccessible for the
aged or physically handicapped, in addition to being extremely steep, the
fire escape steps.were coated with a fifty -year accumulation of pigeon dung
which created an added hazard in rainy or foggy weather; both inside staircases
were too steep with no adequate railings; the outside doorways to each of the
apartments were 28 inches in width; the toilet doors in all apartments were
also 28 inches in width, in violation with the state requirement of 32 inches.
He stated that project COPE was well aware of the need for a centrally located,
low- priced housing facility for senior citizens and handicapped residents. Also
the Housing Authority in the City of San Luis Obispo were commended for voluntarily
establishing the present facilities at the Anderson Hotel. However, he.felt
the surveyors would be extremely negligent if the potential hazards at the hotel
were not brought to the attention of the City administration and City Council.
He stated that their proposal in bringing this matter to the City's attention
was not to fix blame on any individual or group, but only to avoid the
possibility of accident or injury to any resident of the hotel.
Rich Chubon, Executive Director of the City Housing Authority, submitted a
report on the studies made while the building was being remodeled and what had
been done since that time to alleviate any possible injury to any resident
of the hotel. He felt all that could be done had been done and would hope
that they would be allowed to continue the use of the hotel and be allowed
to continue making improvements. He concluded that the Housing Authority
had done and was doing all humanly possible to protect the lives of the tenants
of the Anderson Hotel, including the training of resident personnel.
Don Sylvia, Fire Marshal, reported on activities of the Fire Department in
working with the residents of the Anderson Apartments for fire safety and
procedures to protect the residents of the building. He stated that at the
time the building was renovated, the development met every fire requirement
for the conversion.
Jack Kellerman, Chief Building Inspector for the City of San Luis Obispo,
reviewed for the City Council the steps taken by the City when the Anderson
Hotel remodeling plans and applications were initially submitted in 1972.
He then reviewed various code sections dealing with the health and safety
for this type of operation. He concluded his comments by stating that
each floor stairway was protected by fire doors, the entire building was
protected by an efficient sprinkler system, all transoms had been removed,
and all stairwells and air shafts had been constructed to protect the
residents of the building.
Mayor Schwartz closed the meeting to the public.
Councilman Gurnee felt the charges had been exaggerated and that all codes
had been met for the safety of the residents of the apartment building.
Councilman Petterson agreed that the City had been very diligent and that
the building was safe and all provisions had been made, and no one could
guarantee that anything would be safe forever.
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Councilman Graham agreed that all that needed to be done had been done and he
recommended that the complaints be received and filed.
Mayor Schwartz agreed that the matter should be received and filed and that
the staff should be alert to the provisions for the care of the handicapped.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Petterson that the
letters involving the Anderson Hotel be ordered received and filed. Motion
carried, all ayes, Councilman Norris absent.
9:25 p.m. Councilman Norris arrived at the meeting and took his place at
the Council desk.
9:25 p.m. Mayor Schwartz declared a recess.
9:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened with all Councilmen present.
4. Council consideration of proposed amendment to the Uniform Building
Code dealing with special preventive measures for fire protection outside the
four - minute response zone, and possible adoption of the 1973 Uniform Fire Code.
Lee M. Schlobohm, Fire Chief, stated that in request for a summary of measures
being suggested for improved fire protection in areas beyond the four- minute
response time from fire stations, he made the following recommendation:
1. Add Section 13.308 (d) 10 to the Uniform Fire Code. This amend-
ment would require property owners or developers of new buildings
to provide approved automatic sprinkler systems in all buildings or
projects which by reason of size, height, location, or types of
construction were determined to require fire flows in excess of
1,500 gallons per minute.
The Fire Chief commented that if the Council felt that some constraints were
' appropriate but that this recommended requirement was overly restrictive, the
fire flow figure could be increased to 2,000 gallons per minute. Conversely,
the requirement could be eliminated and the amendment could be disapproved.
2. Add Section 13.301 (d). This amendment would require property
owners or developers of new buildings to provide approved heat
and /or smoke detection systems in all buildings except those with
a ground floor area of less than 5,000 square feet.
He commented that if the Council felt that some constraints were appropriate
but that this requirement was overly restrictive, the ground floor area could
be increased. Conversely, the requirement could be eliminated and the amend-
ment disapproved.
3. Add Section 13.301 (e). This amendment would require property
owners or developers of new buildings to provide one -hour, (interior)
fire - resistive construction throughout in all buildings with a ground
floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet except buildings already
provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system or approved
heat and smoke detection system.
He commented that if the Council felt that this requirement was overly restrictive,
the requirement could be eliminated and the amendment disapproved.
4. Add Section 13.301 (b). This amendment would require property
' owners and developers of new buildings, without exception, to
provide fire - retardant roof coverings on roofs of all buildings,
coverings to be of a type listed in Section 3203 (e) of the 1973
Uniform Building Code.
The Chief commented that if the Council felt that this requirement was overly
restrictive, the requirement could be eliminated and the amendment disapproved.
Information obtained from local contractors indicated that fire - retardant
asphalt shingles similar to those installed on the Senior Citizens Building
roof cost approximately $35 - $50 per 100 square feet (installed), as compared
to approximately $60 - $70 for wood shakes or shingles, and $120 - $130 for
treated (fire- retardant) wood shakes or shingles.
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S. Add Section 13.301 (g). This amendment would require property
owners and developers of new buildings to design buildings so that
all windows required for rescue of occupants could be reached with
a 24 -foot extension ladder carried on Fire Department pumpers.
He commended that it was his recommendation that the Council not disapprove
this amendment, under the circumstances.
In conclusion, the Fire Chief stated it should be kept in mind that these '
additional constraints on construction affect primarily the area known as the
Los Osos Valley and that hopefully the problem of unduly long response time
would be resolved in a year or two by the construction of a fire station
either on Los Osos Valley Road or at an alternate location from which adequate
fire protection services could be provided for this area.
The City Council discussed with the Fire.Chief and the Administrative Officer
the implication of the recommendations made by the Chief.
After discussion, on motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman
Petterson, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2774
(1975 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
approving fire protection measures outside the four - minute response time.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Schwartz, Councilmen Petterson, Graham, Gurnee and
Norris
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5. Letter fromA.H. Krufnhkus, Chairman, Los Verdes Park, Unit I,
Homeowners Association, contending that the developer of Los Verdes Park, Unit I '
had not fulfilled the Planning Commission requirements for landscaping along
Higuera Street. This matter was continued from the meeting of April 7, 1975.
Robert Strong, Community Development Director, submitted a report to the City
Council stating that the staff of the City had made an investigation and would
like to offer the following comments for the Council's consideration:
1. The landscaping in the areas of Higuera Street and Los Osos Valley
Road frontage roads was installed in accordance with the approved
landscape plan.
2. The planting approved in the landscape plan would provide (by growth
characteristics and size planted) the degree of screening required
by the Planning Commission.
3. The plant materials utilized in the plan would normally reach
maturity in two to three years.
4. The plants had suffered some setbacks because of frost damage
and possible mishandling during installation which caused shock.
5. The plants, in their current condition, would in all probability
not perform to their full potential for at least two more years
and even then only if conditions improved considerably. It was
doubtful if the Hebe Buxifolia would ever form a dense screen. ,
6. Due to the condition of some of the existing plant materials and
the climate conditions existing in the area, staff was of the
opinion that all of the plants that had been damaged should be
replaced and consideration should lie given to the placing of some
of the plant species closer together when replanting. The placing
of the plants closer together would require an increase in the
number of plants used, but due to the growing environment in this
area of the City, staff felt that this was justifiable. Staff also
was of the opinion that the use of Hebe Buxifolia at this location
for purposes of screening should be reevaluated.
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Robert Strong concluded that the only option open to the City was for the City
to replant the necessary plants and then bill the Homeowners Association for
any cost to the City for the planting as the City had accepted the Tract
improvements from the developer and apparently he met the requirements at
that time.
The City Council discussed this new replanting and upon whose responsibility the
landscaping should be done.
Mr. Strong stated that it was his understanding that the developer would like
to work with the Homeowners Association in this matter but did not want the
City to order replanting.
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Gurnee that the
communications be received and filed and ask that the Homeowners Association
work with the developer on this problem. Motion carried, all ayes.
Joe Amanzio, representing the Homeowners Association, stated that he was
amazed at the Council's action when the original landscaping plan was approved
by the City, it was inadequate, was improperly planted and poorly maintained.
Now the City had let the developer off the hook and was looking to the
Homeowners Association to replace the areas lacking landscape growth. He
felt the people were being poorly treated, that they were not trying to enhance
the area, and felt the Council was very negligent in not requiring the City
staff to do their job and do a better job of inspecting.
Mayor Schwartz explained that the City staff had reported to the Council that
the plantings were placed correctly at the time of inspection of the sub-
division, the improvements were accepted and completed and did not see
where the City could go back now and have the developer do the whole thing
again.
6. At the request of Wayne Peterson the matter of acceptance of
Tracts 429 and 445 were continued to the May 5, 1975 meeting.
' 7. Request from the Citizens Advisory Committee for a status report on
the Conflict of Interest Ordinance.
A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, stated that the ordinance had been on his desk and
he had been working on it. It should be done within the next few months and
back to the City Council for final approval. He stated that he was sorry that
there was such a delay, but other matters have a higher priority.
9. Communication from Glenn Warner, Bench Ad Company, requesting that
the City Council grant them an extension of time before removing the bus
benches that have been ordered removed by the City Public Services Department.
D.F. Romero, Director of Public Services, stated that the Mass Transportation
Committee had requested that the benches be moved out as soon as possible as
they were not located at approved bus stops and was very confusing to people
sitting on a bus bench when buses never came by. He felt that they should
be removed as soon as possible to avoid this confusion and not hurt the bus
operation.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Graham that the company be
informed that the bus benches must be removed from the streets of San Luis
Obispo by May 5, 1975. If not, the City would remove the benches.
10A. At this time the City Council again discussed the designation of
Council representatives to various standing committees. Continued from the
meeting of April 14, 1975.
Councilman Gurnee asked that item 10B, subcommittees for advisory board
appointments, be continued to May 5, 1975 for alternate proposals.
Councilman Norris nominated Councilman Graham to be the City Council's
representative on the Area Planning Council.
Councilman Graham thanked Councilman Norris for the nomination but stated he
did not have the time to spend on the Area Planning Council meetings.
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On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee that the
Councilman designated to serve on various City and County -wide committees
be approved. Motion carried, all ayes.
IOB. Council consideration of finalizing membership of the Council
subcommittees for advisory body appointments was continued to May 5, 1975.
11. Communication from Kevin O'Connor, ASI representative for City /County
Affairs, requesting that the City Council consider adoption of a clear -cut
policy on use of bicycles and the development of specific plans to implement
this policy, and the conversion of existing facilities to conform to the
adopted policy.
He felt that these steps were needed to provide for current cyclists and
plan for growth of the cycling population. He felt that as the cost of fuel
increased, uses of the bicycle as an economical, space conserving and non-
polluting form of transportation should be encouraged by the City. He also
felt that one of the first areas that should be .considered by the City Council
was the California Boulevard area from Hathway to Foothill, where the bike
lane ended in the middle of one of the heaviest travelled sections of the City.
The City Council requested that the Traffic Committee and the Citizens
Advisory Committee review the Williams' Bike Report for recommendation to
the City Council within 60 days.
12. Robert Strong, Director of Community Development, submitted a
recommendation from the Planning Commission approving the Minor Subdivision
No. 424, Lots 18 and 19, San Marcos Court, Ken MacIntyre - applicant, which
would permit the minor adjustment of a property line common to two single
family lots in the R -1 zone. He stated that the lot line adjustments would
not result in any substandard circumstance nor would it reduce the buildable
area of the smaller parcel to an unacceptable level.
He concluded his comments by stating that the Planning Commission had approved
the Minor Subdivision subject to the following conditions:
1. That survey stakes be placed and left in place to mark new
parcel corners.
2. That street trees be provided as follows: A) two street trees
on Johnson Avenue frontage of parcel 1.
3. That an easement be granted-to the City of San Luis Obispo along
the creek and culvert crossing the property, and this easement
be maintained in a natural state.
4. That the existing sewer easement along the east side of the
properties be indicated on the final map.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Petterson the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2775 (1975 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of-San Luis Obispo approving the Final Map of Minor
Subdivision No. 424 (San Marcos Court).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham, Petterson, Gurnee, Norris and Mayor
Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. Report from Robert Strong, Community Development Director, regarding
a lot line adjustment for Minor Subdivision No. 425, Richard Burke, 855 and
865 Capitolio Way. He stated that the lot line adjustment would permit the
rear portion of parcel A to be combined with parcel B. The owner of parcel B
had already constructed a bridge across the drainage channel which bisected
both lots and could utilize the rear of parcel A without necessitating a new
crossing for relatively small usable land area. The lot line adjustment would
not create any substandard circumstances and would preserve the buildable
area of the parcel being reduced in size.
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The Planning Commission, upon a recommendation by staff, did require that the
proposed lot line be adjusted to the top of the north bank of the channel
rather than following the center line to simplify the ownership and responsi-
bility for the waterway by vesting them with a single property owner rather
than two owners.
Mr. Strong concluded his comments by stating that the Planning Commission recom-
mended to the City Council that the Minor Subdivision No. 425 be approved subject
' to the following conditions:
1. Permanent survey markers shall be placed to mark property
boundaries.
2. The rear lot line of Parcel A should be adjusted to coincide
with the top of the north bank of the creek.
3. That a drainage easement be dedicated to the City to allow maintenance
of the creek in a natural condition.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Graham the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2776 (1975 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving the Final Map of Minor
Subdivision No. 425 (Capitolio Way).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Schwartz, Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris and
Petterson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
15. Memorandum from D.F. Romero, Director of Public Services, requesting
permission to proceed without.formal competitive bids on the mandate.from
' the Water Quality Control Board requiring continuous effluent monitoring of
chlorine residual at the sewer wastewater plant.
He stated that the City had received an informal quotation on the equipment
necessary to provide continuous monitoring of residual chlorine in addition
it would record dissolved oxygen and the volume of pond discharge, thus saving
sewer plant personnel routine time and effort in obtaining this other informa-
tion.
If the Council agreed, he requested that $4,500 be transferred from the gates
and valves account to the lab equipment account.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Graham the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2782 (1975 Series), a resolution
changing the 1974/75 budget.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Norris, Graham, Gurnee, Petterson and
Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
' 16. Communication from the Director of
recommending that South Higuera Street south
from three lanes to two lanes-with the State
the work and bearing all expenses involved.
Traffic Committee for investigation, study ai
Council.
Public Services, D.F. Romero,
of Nipomo Street be converted
of California conducting all
The matter was referred to the
id recommendation to the City
17. Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, presented for the Council's con-
sideration plans and specifications for construction of TRANSFER STATION
IMPROVEMENTS, City Plan No. 15 -75. Estimated cost was $19,500. Wayne
Peterson explained that the project would extend the existing building and
install one additional pump and motor, including the electrical upgrading
to facilitate the third pump at the Stenner Creek Transfer Station.
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On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Graham the plans and
specifications were approved and the staff was authorized to call for bids.
Motion carried.
18. Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, submitted for the Council's con-
sideration plans and specifications for construction of the SANTA ROSA
STREET SEWER, Oak Street to Murray Street, City Plan No. 17 -75. Estimated
cost was $18,700. Wayne Peterson stated that this project would replace
the eight inch sewer line with a 12 inch sewer line; the existing eight inch '
line was deficient in capacity for the load imposed upon it.
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Graham the plans
and specifications were approved and the City staff was authorized to call
for bids.
19. Proposal by A.L. Ingersoll, representing Fidelity Savings, for
permission to close the parking lot from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 15,
1975, located on Marsh and Broad Street,-to put on a Mexican.Dinner as a
kick -off for La Fiesta and all funds to be derived to be given to the 1975
International Youth and Music Festival in Vienna appearance by the Cal Poly.
Band. All food would be paid for by Fidelity Savings, and any profit or
anything derived from the plan would go to the band.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Norris the request
of Fidelity Savings was approved and the staff was instructed to cooperate
with roping off and clearing out the parking lot so that the festivities
could proceed. Motion carried, all ayes.
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On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee the following
consent items were approved as recommended: C -1, C -2, C -3, C -4, C -5, C -6,
C -8, C -10, C -11, C -12, C -13, C -14, C -15, and C -17.
C -1 Claims against the City of San Luis Obispo were authorized
payment subject to approval by the Administrative Officer.
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C -2 Consideration of City Council minutes of January 23, 1975 were
acknowledged and approved.
C -3 Communication from Councilman T. Keith Gurnee regarding future
progress report on the General Plan. The City staff was directed to
prepare an outline status report for the May 5, 1975 meeting.
C -4 Memo from D.F. Romero regarding damage due to City tree and a
letter from H.G. Wheeler, 1426 Santa Rosa, regarding hazardous City
trees was referred to.the Tree Committee for review and recommendation back
to the City Council at the May 19, 1975 meeting.
C -5 Communication from Richard Blackston stating his interest in
serving on the citizens group to study Ordinance No. 614 and also to study
and revise the City Charter of 1955 was referred to the City Council for
appointment to these committees.
C -6 Communication from Norma Dengler, Program Coordinator for the
San Luis Obispo County and Cities Area Planning Coordinating Council,
regarding proposal for study of the Noise and Public Safety Elements of the
General Plan (participation approved by Council 2/5/75).
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2777 (1975 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving a joint powers
agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo for preparation of General Plan
Noise and Public Safety Elements.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and Mayor
Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Council Minutes
April 21, 1975
Page 11
C -7 Communication from the Promotional Coordinating Committee recom-
mending that the City Council grant 5,000 to the Cal Poly Band to help
defray their expenses to attend the Music Festival in Vienna, Austria.
The PCC felt the benefits to the City of San Luis Obispo were incalculable
as wherever the band would go it would be known as the Cal Poly Band, San
Luis Obispo.
Councilman Graham stated that he was opposed to granting this much money
to the Cal Poly Band. He could not understand the promotional benefit
in sending a band to Vienna for the City of San Luis Obispo. He would be
willing to give a token amount but not as much as recommended.
Councilman Gurnee stated he was also opposed to this much money being
granted to the Cal Poly Band to go to Vienna, Austria. Although, he would
not even grant a token amount, he would grant no funds at all.
Councilman Norris stated he too was opposed to spending this kind of money
to send a band to Austria. He said he would rather spend taxpayers' money
on local projects and for local activities.
Mr. Ingersoll spoke in support of the recommended $5,000 for the Cal Poly
Band.
Councilman Graham moved that the City grant $1,500 to the Cal Poly Band
to help defray expenses to the Music Festival in Vienna, Austria. Motion
lost for lack of a second.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee that the
City Council allocate a token of $1,000 to the Cal Poly Band. Motion
carried, Mayor Schwartz voting no.
The second recommendation from the Promotional Coordinating Committee was
that the City Council approve $175 to the Central Coast Children's Theatre
' to provide high - quality theatre experience to the children of San Luis
Obispo on May 3, 1975, or July 4, 1975 in the Plaza.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Norris that the City
grant $175 to the Central Coast Children's Theatre. Motion carried, all
ayes.
C -8 Memo from W.E. Flory, Director of Pakrs & Recreation, regarding
resubmittal of three 1974 State Grant Resolutions to conform to the
standardized wording the State has requested.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2778 (1975 Series), a resolution
of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving the application
for 1974 State grant moneys (Santa Rosa Park Project).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and Mayor
Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2779 (1975 Series), a resolution
of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving the application
for 1974 State grant moneys (Mitchell Park Project).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham,.Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and Mayor
Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Council Minutes
April 21, 1975
Page 12
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2780 (1975 Series), a resolution
of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving the application
for 1974 State grant moneys (Meadow Park Project).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: .Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and Mayor
Schwartz '
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -9 Letter from John Korelich, Jr., appealing the decision of the
Waterways Planning Board regarding Application N -074 with reference to
the timber retaining wall located on the property of The Creamery,
570 Higuera Street.
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Graham that the
City Council set the matter for public hearing on May 5, 1975 and direct the
staff to proceed with the nuisance abatement. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -10 Memo from Wayne A: Peterson regarding projected increase of
$8,000 in inspection fees for Edna Saddle Reservoir Inspection. The
Communication was acknowledged, received and filed.
C -11 $ C -12 On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by.Councilman Gurnee
the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2783 (1975 Series),
a resolution changing the 1974/75 budget.
Passed and adopted on the following roll.call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and Mayor I
Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -13 Memo from Roberta.Goddard, City Accountant, regarding an analysis
of the Los Osos Valley Water Project and the Revenue Sharing monies which
have been earmarked to fund this project in conjunction with Capital Outlay
Fund.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded-by Councilman Gurnee the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2784 (1975 Series), a resolution
changing the 1974/75 budget.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and Mayor
Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -14 Consideration of the.Waterways.Planning Board Minutes of I
April 4, 1975 were ordered received and filed.
C -15 Claim against the City of San Luis Obispo by Calvin H. Wilvert
for damages to his car when struck in rear by City vehicle was denied and
the claim was referred to the insurance carrier.
C -16 Claim for damages.against.the.City of San Luis Obispo in the
amount of $200,000 by Irene Brughelli because as a result of a suit by
the City against the County, her property was involved in rezoning and
prevented from selling or developing.
City Council Minutes
April 21, 1975
Page 13
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Graham the claim was
denied and referred to the insurance carrier.
C -17 The following salary step increases were approved effective
May 1, 1975:
Gerald L. Arnett, Fire Captain
From Step 4 or $1,192 to Step 4 or $1,258
Frank A. Brown, Janitor
From Step 2 or $640 to Step 3 or $680
Randolph Dickson, Police Officer
From Step 2 or $946 to Step 3 or $1,002
Robert E. Hamilton, Meter Repairman
From Step 3 or $804 to Step 4 or $850
Elwyn D. Littlefield, Mechanic I
From Step 1 or $784 to Step 2 or $826
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B-1 The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for WATER
LINE RECONSTRUCTION, City Plan No. 21 -75. Bids opened April 15, 1975 at
1:30 p.m.
Charles A. Pratt Const. Co. $183,897.35
San Luis Obispo, CA
Baker Corporation 193,344.00
Arroyo Grande
Smee's Plumbing F, Heating 207,952.54
' San Luis Obispo
Barron & Eckhart Engineering 237,178.20
South E1 Monte
Paul E. McCollum 273,764.00
Yuma, Arizona
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Norris the low bid of
Pratt Construction Company in the amount of 1833,897.35 was approved.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Petterson the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution.-No. 2781 (1975 Series), a resolution
increasing the 1974/75 budget.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and Mayor
Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B -2 The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for SANTA
ROSA PARK IMPROVEMENTS, City Plan No. 19 -75. Bids opened April 15, 1975 at
2:00 p.m.
W.A. Howie $3,735.00
San Luis Obispo
Kleinco 3,930.00
Morro Bay
Walter Bros. 4,802.00
San Luis Obispo
City Council Minutes
April 21, 1975
Page 14
Bids received for SANTA ROSA PARK IMPROVEMENTS, City Plan No. 19 -75 continued.
C.S. Construction $ 3,963.50
Pismo Beach
Conco 4,396.00
San Luis Obispo
R. Burke 4,736.00 I
San Luis Obispo
H.D. Peterson 5,425.00
Atascadero
Madonna Const. Co. 6,670.00
San Luis Obispo
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Norris the low bid of
Gus Howie in the amount of $3,735 was accepted. Motion carried.
B -3 The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for
SINSHEIMER PARK SEWER LATERAL AND WATER LINE, City Plan No. 13 -75. Bids
opened April 15, 1975 at 2:30 p.m.
R. Baker $ 4,692.00
Arroyo Grande
C.A. Pratt Const. Co. 4,988.50
San Luis Obispo
Fred Julien $ Associates 6,857.50
San Luis Obispo
P.E. McCollum 10,865.00 ,
Yuma, Arizona
R.P. Richards 12,214.80
Goleta
Smee's Plumbing & Heating 13,080.30
San Luis Obispo
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by.Councilman Norris that the low
bid of Baker in the amount of $4,692 be accepted. Motion carried.
B -4 -The City Clerk reported on bids-received for STREET RESURFACING
PROJECT, SS 202 and LOCAL STREETS, City Plan No. 9.-75. Bids opened April 15,
1975 at 3 p.m.
R. Burke Corporation $41,105.00
San Luis Obispo
Sully- Miller Contracting Co. 42,971.20
Oxnard
Walter Bros. Const. Co. 44,046.00
San Luis Obispo
Madonna Const. Co. 45,420.70 '
San Luis Obispo
C.S. Construction Co. 46,617.50
Pismo Beach
Harold D. Peterson 49,756.00
Atascadero
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Norris the low bid of
Richard Burke in the amount of $41,105 was accepted. Motion carried.
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April 21, 1975
Page 15
B -5. �The:City Clerk -reported:on`. bids . received.foi SANTA-.ROSA- STREET
WIDENING., MONTEREY'TO.HIGUERA STREETS,:City Plan No. 25-74: -Bids opened
April 15, 1975 at 3:30 p.m.
W.A. Howie $18,686.20
San Luis Obispo
R. Burke. 19,818.90
San Luis Obispo
Walter Bros. 20,007.00
San Luis Obispo
C.S. Construction Co. 20,135.80
Pismo Beach
Conco 22,932.00
San Luis Obispo
H.D. Peterson ..29,191.94
Atascadero
MadonnaConstruct ion Co. 30,967.00
San Luis Obispo
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded.by Councilman.Norris the low bid of
Gus Howie in-the amount of $18,686.20.was` accepted. Motion-carried.
..B -6 The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for.
...RESTROOM,. CONCESSION AND -PRESS BOX.-FACILITIES FOR JOHNSON PLAYGROUND,
SINSHEIMER PARK. Bids opened April 16, 1975 at 2.p.m.
Wally LaFreniere
San Luis Obispo
Bunnell Construction
San Luis Obispo -
Gray Construction Co.
Grover City
Wheeler Const. Co.
San Luis. Obispo
John Foremaster, Inc
Grover City.
$127,275.00
$132,850.00
$138,900..00
$139,963.00
$149,260.00
On motion-of Councilman Norris, seconded.by:Councilman Graham that the City
accept the low bid of Wally LaFreneire in the - amount of $127,275.
Councilman Gurnee stated that he was opposed to-the development of the Press
Box and Concession Stand'.as they .were. - unnecessary expenses for the City at
this time.
Motion carried, Councilman Gurnee voting no.
On motion-of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Petterson the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution.No. 2781 (1975 Series);_a resolution
increasing the 1974/75 budget.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham,.Gurnee, Norris,..Petterson and Mayor
Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Council Minutes
April 21, 1975
Page 16
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Graham the meeting
adjourned at 12 midnight to 12 noon, Tuesday, April 29, 1975. Motion
carried.
APPROVED: September 15, 1975
IT.- FItzpatrick, City Clerk
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