HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/22/1975PRESENT- Myroii Graham', T. "Keith'GUrnee, Jesse Norris> Steven
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- - - 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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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