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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/22/1975PRESENT- Myroii Graham', T. "Keith'GUrnee, Jesse Norris> Steven " ' . - - - Petterson; and' Mayor F :ennetti E. 'Schwartz'' ABSENT: None City Staff. -.. .. .. PRESENT: J.H. Fitzpatrick, City'Clerk; R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer; A.J. Shaw, Jr., City Attorney ;"William E. 'Flory, Director of Parks & Recreation; Robert Strong, Community Development 'Director; RF'. Romero, Public'Services'Director; Wayne'Peterson; City'Efigineer 6. Memorandum from- Orloff Miller;' Coordinator; Human Relatiohs'Commission, foriaarding'contractui'al "agreements for Council' -consideration' with 'Fami•1u Services Center, Hotline, and Grass'ROOts IT for the 1975176 fiscal year, and asked that the Citu Council refer these to the City Attorney for preparation of the'hecessaru contracts. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee the City Council approved the'proposed agreements - 'and- requested that':the City. Attorney prepare the necessary contracts for the Playor's signature. Motion carried, all ayes. 7. Communication from the Promotional Coordinating Committee recommend- ing that the City Council grant $2,964 to the San Luis Obispo Art 'Center in order to keep the Center open longer hours for the benefit of visitors to the Citu of San Luis Obispo and that'-the"-City: of- Sah:'Luis "Obispo'continue their - past'practice and 'take out x'$1,000 membership "in 'the' Mustang'BOOSter "Club; which su5pbrt6d'th6 athletic programs at - Cal Poly.' On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Petterson that the City Council accept and approve the recommendations of the Promotional Coordinating Committee. Motion carried. 8. Wayne Petersoh presented for the Council's. consideration plans and specifications for WATER LINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, Bullock. Lane, Johnson Avenue, Sinsheimer Park, McMillan "Lane, Capitolio, City Plan No. '25 -75. Estimated cost: $119,000. On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Graham the City Council approved the' plans and'spec fications,'and th'e'staff'was authorized to call for bids subject to securing the'necessary easements'under the Southern Pacific Railroad right =of -way;. 'Motion carried, Councilman Gurnee voting no. 9. Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, presented for'the'- Council's- consid- eration plans and specifications for LOS OSOS ROAD EXTENSION, Tract 467, Unit 2, City Plan No. 16 -75.- Estimated cost $19,750, with $11;000 of this to be provided under sales tax street money and $2,375 under gas tax money. V. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded bu Councilman Petterson the City Council approved the plans and specifications, and.'authorized,.the call for bids. Motion carried. 10. Wayne Peterson, Citu Engineer, presented for the Council's consid- eration - plans'and'specifications for STREET' RESURFACING PROJECT; City "Plan' No. 1 -76, SS No:'210.' Estimated cost: $152,185.' On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Alayor Schwartz the City Council approved the plans and specifications, and authorized the call for bids. Motion carried. 1 1 1 City Council Minutes July 22, 1975 Page 2 11. Communication from- Diehl, •Evans• and Company, Certified Public Accountants, offering to do the annual audit of the City's records for the year ending June.30, 1975 for a lump sum, maximum fee of $3,750 for the audit of all City funds including parking district no. 1, sewer revenue bond enter- prise, water revenue bond enterprise, and a separate audit report for the federal revenue sharing system. on motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Graham the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2845 (1975 Series), a resolution of the.Council of the City of San Luis Obispo authorizing the appointment of Diehl,- Evans.and Company to conduct Ci.ty:audit.: Passed and'adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz ,...NOES: None .,:. ABSENT:. None 12. Memorandum from Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, informing the City Council that the City staff had completed the inspection of Tract 485, and he recommended that the City Council accept the public improvements subject to the developer filing a cash deposit for the planting of all cuts and fill slopes. The amount of deposits would be $1,260 based on a proposal by Karleskint- Crum, Inca The deposits would be refunded to the developer upon completion of planting and maintenance for 30 days. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Petterson the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2843 (1975 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo accepting the off -site improve- ments in Tract 485 (Dan Oxford, developer). Passed and adopted on the .following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. Memorandum from A.J. Shaw, Jr., City Attorney, regarding parking citations, Municipal Court. He notified the City Council that the Board of Supervisors would accept and process the traffic citations for Cal Poly as they felt that the program at the college,: with the higher rates and the higher -split between the County and the College of 50 percent on.all parking fines; would-pay for the program. But, under the City's lower rate, the County did not make any money on the parking citation program and wished the City would assume that responsibility. In summary, the City Attorney stated that the court made money on the parking ticket program from the college and he recommended that the City adopt a resolu- tion requesting the Board of Supervisors to reconsider its decision not to fund the parking ticket program for the Municipal Court, although he stated the City Council should authorize the City Clerk to continue with his plans to take over the parking ticket program if the Supervisors and the Municipal Court did not change their minds.. On motion-of Councilman Gurnee,.seconded by- Councilman Graham the - following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2841 (1975 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City-of San Luis Obispo urging the County Board of Supervisors to provide clerical support for the processing of parking citations by the Municipal Court... City Council Minutes July 22,`1975 Page 3 Passed and'adopted dn'the following -roll' call vote- AYES:',- Councilmen'Graham, -Gurnee, Norris; Petterson and Mayor'' -Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 14. R:D:.Miller, Administrative Officer, presented for the City Council's information and action a resolution making year -end adjustments in the 1974175 budget to replenish departmental budgets which were over - spent, to cover line item and object account grouping over - expenditures on a blanket basis and making transfers among various funds to bring about compliance with statutory requirements,-covenants with bond holders'and for other purposes. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Mayor Schwartz the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2836 (1975 Series), a resolution making year -end adjustments in the 1974175 budget to replenish departmental budgets which were over - spent, to cover line item and object account grouping over - expenditures on a blanket basis and making transfers among various funds to bring about'compliante with-'statutory requirements, covenants with bond holders and for other purposes. Passed and adopted on the following roll call'vote: - AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz ,VOES.' "'None ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Graham" seconded bu Councilman'Petterson the followingq consent items were approved as submitted: C -1, C -3, C -4, C -7, C -8, C -11, C -12, C -13, C =15; C =16, C =17, C -18, C -19, C -20, C -21, and C -22. C -1 The claims against the City of San Luis Obispo were authorized paid subject to approval by the administrative Officer. C -3 Memo from Lane F-Jilson, Park Foreman, regarding proposal by Obispo Beautiful of certain trees as Heritage Trees, and the Tree Committee recom- mended-to the'Citu Council that certain trees be designated as "Heritage Trees bu resolution. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Petterson the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2842 (1975 Series); a resolution of:the'Council -of the City of -San Luis Obispo designating trees upon three separate parcels of real estate as historic or heritage trees. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: - AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and Mayor -',Schwartz NOES:' None :•.. ABSENT: None C -4 Request from the Jack Residence Advisory Committee that Mrs. Kaiser serve as consultant io the Committee, "Mr'. files ward serve on'the committee temporarily until Mr. Winslow returned, allocate funds for guest book, and punch during initial open house and ribbon, and the committee work with the City Clerk regarding stationery and postage was approved. C -5 Memo from Charles Dills, Chairman, Citizens Advisory Committee, regarding conversion of water rate ordinance to resolution with new fee schedule established by resolution. 1 I� City Council Minutes July 22, 1975 Page 4 Councilman Norris was opposed to the City Council considering a rate increase for water. He stated that the 1975176 budget was adopted and the need for extra funds was not shown by the staff. He felt that now especially in the light of the City Council estimating to spend $180,000 to buy Mount San Luis, it did not seem fair to penalize the water users for this unneeded purchase. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham that the City Council set a hearing for August 4, 1975, with the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amendment and a resolution on the water rates. Motion carried, Councilman Norris voting no. C -6 Memo from Charles Dills, Chairman, Citizens Advisory Committee, regarding conversion of•building permit ordinance to resolution with new fee schedule-established by resolution. - - Councilman Norris again opposed the Council increasing building permit fees as he felt it would only add to the'cost of new construction. He also felt these =was no need for the funds with the budget approved and in balance, and these things should be brought up prior to the adoption of the budget. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded bu Councilman Graham the City Council set a public hearing for August 4, 1975, with the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amendment and resolution. C -7 -Memo from Robert Strong-i•Commuhity Development Director; regarding 1975 Special Census, Agreement with the State. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Petterson the follow- ing resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2839 (1975 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an agreement with the State-of California to conduct a special census in October, 1975, and authoriz- ing the Mayor to execute the same. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Graham; Gurnee, Norris, Petterson, and Mayor Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None C -8 Proposal from the Human Relations Commission regarding terms of office for current members. The City Council adopted the Human Relations Commission proposal regarding terms of office for current members. C -9 On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Mayor Schwartz the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2837 (1975 Series), a resolution increasing the 1975176 budget. Passed and adopted on the•followingroll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson, and Mayor Schwartz NOES: None ' ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Mayor Schwartz the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2840 (1975 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an agreement for consulting services for preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement for South Street extension and authorizing the Mayor to sign the same. City .Council ..Minutes July 22, 1975 Page 5 Passed.and adopted on the following roll call vote: ..AYES:- Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT:. -None The staff was also requested to pursue action to complete the reversion to acreage by the property owner, Charles French, immediately. C -10 On-motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Petterson that the City Council not proceed with the proposed citizen participation in maintenance of City parking lots program. Motion carried. Mayor.Schwartz felt that he was willing to let the proposal drop at this time although he:still felt that this was a worthwhile program for the community. C -11 Communication from William H. Newman, Superintendent, San Luis Coastal Unified School District,.regarding request bL7.Grass Roots II to place a relocatable building on school district property and the school district suggested using City property. The matter was referred to City staff for investigation.and recommendation to the City Council. C -12 - Memorandum from Wayne Peterson regarding Johnson Avenue widening was ordered received and filed. C -13 Communication from Bobby Kober, Professionallillanager, Laguna Lake Golf Course, recuesting a six -month extension of his present contract with the City. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Petterson the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2846 (1975 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving a six months extension of Bobby Kober's contract as Golf pro at Laguna Lake Golf Course. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz NOES: None N .. - :. ABSENT : ..None C -14 Report from Jack Kellerman, Chief Building Inspector, stating that no action had been taken bu Mr. Troutner'to remove the fill material across from San Luis Nursery, 3071 South Higuera Street. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Petterson that this matter be continued for a complete-staff report in proper form for the City Council meeting of August 4, 1975. C -15 Memo from Robert yosburgh regarding request to appropriate funds and set up an account for engineering and construction for Santa Rosa Street widening. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Petterson the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2838 (1975 Series), a resolution increasing.the.1975 /76 budget. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson, and Mayor Schi irtz NOES: None ABSENT: None 1 1 City Council Minutes July 22, 1975 Page 6 C -16 Memo from A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, regarding designation of FLSA exempt general employees. The matter was set for public hearing on August 4, 1975. C -17 The City Council acknowledged the following promotions and appoint- ments: Joseph F. Knepple from Senior Engineering Aide to Engineering 'Technician, effective July 1, 1975 at Step 4 or $1,016 to the Community Development Department. Richard Racho as Water Meter Repairman for the Public Services Department starting at Step 1 or $772, effective July. 16, 1975, subject to a one -year probationary period. Rene D. Stout as Account Clerk I to the Finance Department, starting at Step 1 or $618, effective July 21, 1975, subject to a one -year probationary period. C -18 The following 1975: Caren Agueda - From Step 2 or Michael Alamo From Step -3 or Janice. Balfour From Step 1 or salary step increases were approved effective August 1, Secretary $710 to Step 3 or $752 - Sr. Recreation Leader $966 to Step 4 or $1,016 - Secretary $668 to Step 2 or $706 Gail A. Davis - Secretary ' From Step 3 or $752 to Step 4 or $794 Janet Grimm - Typist Clerk II From Step 1 or $614 to Step 2 or $650 Walter Sanville - Planning Associate From Step 1 or $1,136 to Step 2 or $1,198 Richard Veilleux - Janitor From Step 2 or $684 to Step 3 or $728 Erwin Willis - Fireman From Step 2 or $952 tc Step 3 or $1,004 C -19 Consideration of the Fdaterwaus Planning Board minutes of July 2, 1975 were ordered received and filed. C -20 Claim against the City of San Luis Obispo by Dr. O.B. Paulsen, 1843 San Luis Drive, for damage done when water pressure blew plumbing out under kitchen sink was denied and referred to the insurance carrier. C -21 Claim against the City of San Luis Obispo by James A. Lloyd for damage done to his car was denied and referred to the insurance carrier. C -22 Claim against the City of San Luis Obispo by Thomas Golding for ' a damaged trailer at Mission Plaza during La Fiesta was denied and referred to the insurance carrier. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- X. Mayor Schwartz, with Council approval, appointed Leon Osteyee to the City Housing Authority for a four year term, ending June 30, 1979. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting adjourned to July 29, 1975. APPROVED: October 6, 1975 F' Patrick, City Clerk