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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
November 20,:1972 - 12:10 P. M.
Conference Room - City Hall
Present: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz
City Staff
Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R. D. Miller,
Administrative Officer; Robert A. Paul, Water
Department Director; D. F. Romero, City Engineer;
A. J. Shaw, City Attorney.
Housing Authority
Present: Dudley Winterhalder, Executive Director;
Mrs. Ruth Wirshup, member
4. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, submitted a report regarding
his investigation of the request of the Housing Authority for financial sup=
port from the City. He stated that he reviewed with the Housing Authority
Director the complete leasing program operated by the Authority which showed
that due to the lack of governmental subsidies the average rental was short
eighteen dollars ($18.00), multiplied by the 124 leased units. The Council
had previously indicated an interest in providing temporary assistance so
the Housing Authority could avoid evicting tenants from the various units
as the leases came due. Mr. Miller suggested that, if this feeling still
held, the City might guarantee $6,000 towards four months' rent, January
through April 1972, with the Housing Authority also contributing $3,000
from other funds. The four month period was suggested to give the Housing
Authority time to work out the subsidy problems with the federal government.
The executive director felt he could goalong with this cooperative effort,
and he also thought the Authority would agree to stop making additional
leases above the 124 until the subsidy problem was solved.
Mayor Schwartz reported that he had written letters to Senators Cranston
and Tunney, Reprentative Talcott, and Secretary Romney of HUD, asking
that the subsidy funds be released in order to continue this worthwhile
program.
Communication from R. Smith urged the City Council not to support the
request of the Housing Authority by using City funds to bail out the
lease program.
Dudley Winterhalder, Executive Director of the Housing Authority, reported
that the same issue faced all Housing Authorities operating under the
leased housing program throughout the country.
Councilman Blake stated he had talked with Representative Talcott's
office in Washington in an attempt to determine what was causing the
delay of the needed funds for the leasing program. He suggested that
rather than giving funds to the Housing Authority, that the City loan
the money to be repaid when Federal funds became available.
Councilman Gurnee agreed with the suggestion to loan funds to the Housing
Authority which would be paid back if federal funds were obtained.
Mayor Schwartz felt that the City Council should look to what would be
the best approach to serve the citizens of San Luis Obispo in the area
of housing for the underprivileged and poor.
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November 20, 1972
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Councilman Blake questioned some of the management decisions made by the
Housing Authority and staff involving rentals and leases in their program.
Dudley Winterhalder reviewed the Housing Authority's policy for placing
tenants in either the housing Authority's own buildings or in leased
facilities.
1 Mrs. Ruth Wirshup, member of the City Housing Authority, stated that all
Housing Authority meetings were open to the public and that they would be
more than happy to get input from the City Council on adopted Housing
Authority policies.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham, the follow-
ing resolution was introduced; RESOLUTION NO. 2399, a resolution of the
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo providing financial assistance to
the City Housing Authority to assure continued operation of housing program
at the present level through April 1973 to be considered a loan if federal
monies materialized.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. The City Council discussed the revised CDM Report on Master Water
and Sewer Plan for San Luis Obispo County in an attempt to arrive at a
consensus.
R. A. Paul, Director of the Water Department, reviewed the CDM Report as
revised and as it affected the City of San Luis Obispo. He concluded that
between seven and ten years from now, with the present growth rate, the
City would need additional sources of water to serve its population. He
reviewed the recommendations in the CDM Report for an over -all County
water plan which would distribute available water throughout the County.
He presented a map and explained the so- called "Five Star Plan" of the
City of Paso Robles and concluded that this plan would be a detriment
rather than a help to the City.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reviewed the revised CDM Report as it dealt
with the sewer operations within the City. He stated the CDM Report found
the present plant adequate at the present growth rate for the City until
1983, but he felt another problem would soon be presented to the City as
they would be stopped from pumping effluent into natural streams wh.?ch
meant that effluent would -have to be disposed of in some other way. He
stated that the report indicated that the City would use its existing
plant with certain major up- dating and improvements. He felt that with
the changes which have been made at City request, it would be acceptable
to him and to the City of San Luis Obispo but he felt that the report is
too superficial for the City to use as a master plan for City sewer
enlargement.
R. A. Paul, Director of the Water Department, recommended that the City
have representatives attend the County hearings and accept the CDM Report
for general planning purposes but reject the Five Star Plan.
Councilman Gurnee felt the County government and all six cities should
adopt the CDM Report as the maximum development for the County and not as
the next logical step for further development. He concluded that with
proper planning by the County and six cities, that growth would be con-
trolled and that the subsequent-resource needs would be put off for a
longer period of time which would then allow the entities sufficient time
to finance the improvements.
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November 20, 1972 (Noon)
Page 3
Councilman Brown did not feel it was the City or County's duty to stop
growth but instead to have sufficient facilities and services available
when needed by the public.
The City Council then discussed the CDM Report as interpreted for them by
the City Engineer and Water Department Director and discussed what action
they should take regarding this master plan.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following
resolution was introduced; RESOLUTION.NO. 2398, a resolution of the Council
of the City of San Luis Obispo approving the "Report on Proposed Master
Water and Sewerage Plan," as amended October 1972, with certain conditions.
Passed and adopted on the following roll.call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the meeting
adjourned at 2:20 P. M. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
J RICK, CITY CLERK
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MINUTES
REGULAR. MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
November 20, 1972 - 7:00 P. M.
City Hall
Pledge
Roll Call
Present: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz
City Staff
Present: Patricia Clark, Librarian; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk;
W. Flory, Director of Parks & Recreation; R. D. Miller,
Administrative Officer; R. A. Paul, Director of Water
Services; E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief; D. F. Romero,
City Engineer; A. J. Shaw, City Attorney; R. Youna,
Planning Director
Tom Garris, President of the San Luis.Obispo Exchange Club, introduced
Judge Timothy I. O'Reilly who made the official dedication to the City of
the Freedom Shrine, a collection of photographic reproductions of actual
historic documents. The gift was given to the City of San Luis Obispo as
a reminder to the citizens of their American heritage.
Mayor Schwartz thanked Judge O'Reilly and the Exchange Club for this most
welcome gift to the City.
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1972:
City Council approved payment of claims against the City subject
Lion by the Administrative Officer.
minutes of October 2 and October 9, 1972 were approved.
following salary step increases were approved effective December 1,
Robert C. Isenberg - Maintenance Man II
From Step 2 or $636 to Step 3 or $674
Laurence T. Lakey, Jr. - Utility Plant Operator I
From Step 2 or $636 to Step 3 or $674
C -4. A claim from Dorothea M. Roark for injuries from colliding with a
hairpin sign standard was denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier.
C -5. The City Council approved an agreement with the County Purchasing
Agent for purchase of gasoline and petroleum products during the calendar year
1973.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, RESOLUTION
NO. 2402, a resolution approving:the joint purchase of petroleum products
with the County of San Luis Obispo for 1973, was introduced.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
' AYES: Emmons Blake, John. -C. Brown, Myron Graham,
T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -6. The City Council received and filed a communication from the State
Department of Housing and Community Development regarding affirmative
housing plan guidelines.
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November 20, 1972
Page 2
C -7. A, communication from Antone and Irene Roza requesting abandonment
of a "paper street" located near 3301 Rockview Place was referred to the
Planning Commission for report and recommendation.
C -8. The City Council granted permission to the Salvation Army to place
their Christmas kettles in the downtown area subject to the same conditions
as in previous years.
C -9. The City Council considered a list of properties lacking standard
improvements where more than 50% of the block 1s already improved and
authorized the City Engineer to proceed with steps necessary to place
the improvements.
C -10. The City Council considered a report from the City Engineer
regarding a change order for the Madonna- Oceanaire Drive Traffic Signal
and authorized the following: correction to change from 4 phase to 7
phase operation (minor parts overlooked in altering the specifications.)
C -11. A memorandum from the City Attorney regarding the policy for
contribution by the City to cost of water improvements in older sections
of the City was referred to the Planning Department and Water Department
for study and report to the City Council.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown; the consent
items were approved as indicated.. Motion carried.
1. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of
ORDINANCE NO. 567, an ordinance repealing Section 8300 of the Municipal
Code.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared to comment. '
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, ORDINANCE
NO. 567, an ordinance repealing Section 8300 of the Municipal Code, was
introduced for final passage.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of
ORDIINANCE N0. 569, an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo regulating
the conduct and use of City parks and repealing certain ordinances related
thereto.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared to comment.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham,the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage, ORDINANCE NO. 569, an ordinance
of the City of San Luis Obispo regulating the conduct and use of City
parks and repealing certain ordinance related thereto.
City Council Minutes
November 20, 1972
Page 3
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. At this time the..City.Council considered the final passage of
ORDINANCE 1\10. 570, an ordinance.of the City of San Luis Obispo consolidating
City Library operation and financing functions with the County Free Library
System.
Mayor Schwartz declared.the public hearing open.
No one appeared to comment.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown, the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage. ORDINANCE 1,10. 570, an ordinance
of the City of San Luis.Obispo consolidating City Library operation and
financing functions with the County Free Library System.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. The City Council reconsidered the adoption of an ordinance prohibiting
the issuance of grading or stock piling.permits prior to approval of site
development plans.
A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, explained to the City Council that this ordinance
was brought back to the Council for reconsideration due to the fact that the
provisions of Section 7003 of the Uniform Building Code allow certain
grading operations. He stated that he had included these conditions in the
new draft of the ordinance.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, felt that Paragraphs 8 and 9 of Section 7003
of the Uniform Building.Code should be included in the new ordinance as
this would set the minimum conditions for excavation and filling. The
items read as follows:
"8. An excavation which (a) is less than 2 feet in depth,
or (b) which does not create a.cut slope greater than 5 feet
in height and steeper than-one and one -half horizontal to
one vertical.
"9. a fill less than 1 foot in depth, and placed on natural
terrain with a slope flatter than five horizontal to one
vertical,.or less than 3 feet in depth, not intended to
support structures, which does not exceed 50 cubic yards
on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage course."
Art Wilson, Secretary- Manager of the San Luis Obispo County Building Contract-
ors Association, stated that a poll of grading contractors in the Association
showed that a maiority.did.not wish to see Section 7003 of the UBC changed
by the new ordinance. They felt this change would be a hardship on all
contractors in the grading business. They asked that subparagraphs 6, 8,
and 9 of Section 7003 of the UBC be continued in the grading ordinance as
exempt items. V
J. F. Sunderland, grading contractor, felt the proposed ordinance would
impose a.hardship on people in the grading business. He felt the elimination
of stock piling in the city would make such work impossible. He urged
the City Council to continue the provisions of Section 7003 6f the UBC.
He also hoped the City Council would not make it harder to word; in town
than at present.
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November 20, 1972
Page 4
Councilman Brown felt the ordinance was needed but that exceptions such
as dumping could come to the City Council for determination.
Councilman Graham felt the City Council should still see a tentative ,
map before grading was commenced.
Councilman Gurnee felt the ordinance was needed as considered so a person
could still do minor cut and fill work without a permit.
Councilman Blake was opposed to the placing of additional restrictions
on the City Engineer and Building Inspector in controlling grading
operations. He stated he would oppose the ordinance as presented.
Mayor Schwartz stated that the intent of the ordinance was to have an
easily read set of plans filed with the City prior to actual grading
operations. He felt this was a reasonable request for City control.
He then listed examples of extreme violations to current grading and
stock piling regulations.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
ordinance was reintroduced, as amended, and passed to print: ORDINANCE
NO. 571, an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo prohibiting the
issuance of grading permits prior to City approval of site development
plans, and repealing Municipal Code Section 3120 (n), Stockpiling.
Passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
T. Keith Gurnee, (Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Discussion of dumping and stockpiling permits was continued to the
December 13 meeting.
5. The City Council discussed the substandard driveway at the
residence of Mrs. Hilda Roza, at the corner of Broad and Mission Streets.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented the following report:
"Our studies indicate that a standard driveway ramp can be
constructed across the public right-of-way-with the proper
roll -over, and ramped to meet.the existing improvements
approximately three feet (31) from in front of the Garage.
This standard ramp and roll -over will provide some drainace
protection for Mrs. Roza during heavy storms. However,
access to and from the street will be much more difficult,
and there is some question in my mind whether Mrs. Roza
will be satisfied with the improvement.
"It is our recommendation that the driveway ramp be moved
four feet (4') to the north in order to provide clearance from
the side of the house. Our estimate for a reconstruction of
the driveway within the public right -of -way is $550, and for
reconstruction of the driveway on the private property,
including modification of fencing and steps to meet existing
trade, is approximately $1550."
Councilman Blake stated he would be willing for the City to pay $550
towards this improvement for work on the public right of way reconstructing
the ramp but he would not be willing to pay for any of the work done on
private property.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the
City offer Mrs. Roza $550 for reconstruction of the driveway within the
public right of way subject to the deposit by her of the balance for
the improvements, approximately $1550 for improvement of the private
property, in advance of construction. Motion carried.
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6. The City Council continued discussion of an appeal .ffom Johnson
Highlands on the denial by the Planning Commission of approval of the
tentative map of Tract 445, Knoll Drive, to the December 18, 1972, meeting
for pub I i c heari no.
7. Lee Schlobohm, Fire Chief, submitted a report to the City Council
regarding the 911 emergency telephone number. It was his opinion that the
City should not enter into the 911 system until forced to do so as it would
not be a good program .for:-the City at the present time.
E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief, agreed with the Fire Chief's statement that
this emergency system would be expensive and would not be of real service.
He suggested that the 911 program should be carried out at the County
level by the Sheriff so that the proper agencies could be dispatched to
emergencies.
Councilman Blake felt the City should take a positive approach and support
the 911 program for the aid and comfort of the citizens.
Councilman Brown suggested that the City look to the County Sheriff to
initiate the program with City cooperation.
The matter was referred back to the Police and Fire Chiefs for additional
information.
8. Consideration of renewal of the grazing lease for Dart of Laguna
Lake Park was referred to the Park & Recreation Commission for investigation
and report to the City Council.
9. Consideration of the adoption of Uniform Design Criteria was
continued to December 18, 1972, meeting.
10. Discussion of the City Attorney's notice to the Cigar Factory
Restaurant regarding installation of a sprinkler system in their basement.
A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, reported he had been in contact with the property
owners and they would be proceeding with the installation of the necessary
improvements to the restaurant.
The matter was ordered received and filed.
11. Traffic Committee reports of November 10, November 17 and
November 20, 1972:
72- 11 -1C. In response to the Council's request that the Traffic Committee
look at the various hairpins and recommend whether or not they be
redesigned or relocated, the Committee has met jointly with
Mr. Roger Marshall, chairman of the Design Review Board. While
no decision was made on redesign, it was noted that complaints
seemed to be diminishing as people became used to the installations.
So far as relocations were concerned, it appeared that the best
approach would be to make any changes jointly agreed upon by
Mr. Romero and Mr. Gerety and refer any disagreements to the
Traffic Committee.
The City Council approved this recommendation.
72- 11 -2C. In regard to the request of the Council that the Traffic Committee
study the advisability of extending present red zones in front of
the Creekside and Silver -City Mobile Home Parks to include the
entire frontages, the Committee feels that this would be a Good
idea, providing it would not interfere with needed channelization
at Tank Farm Road. It was therefore agreed that Mr. Romero would
contact the managers at the two parks to see whether or not they
would object.
Mr. Romero reported that neither manager objected.
The City Council approved the recommendation.
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November 20, 1972
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72- 11 -3T. The Committee has received a request for two hour parking time
limits on the west side of Morro between Pismo and Buchon. It
is our feeling that both sides of the street should be so
restricted, and if the Council concurs, a public hearing is
suggested.
The City Clerk was asked to set a public hearing for the meeting of January
2, 1973.
72- 11 -4T. The Committee has received a communication from Mr. Walter
Lambert, Manager of the Tropicana complex, suggesting that
parking on the westerly extension of Luneta be completely
restricted on both sides. This is quite narrow in spots
and we recommend approval, especially since adequate parking
is available off - street.
The City Council approved the recommendation.
72- 11 -5T. The Committee has received a letter from Dominic Perello,
1591 Slack Street, suggesting certain red marking at the
curb to improve visibility for cars leaving the Pacheco
School parking area. Mr. Romero has worked out a sketch
on this for which we recommend approval.
The City Council approved the recommendation.
72- 11 -6T. A dangerous visibility problem has been called to our attention
at the easterly corner at Hathway and Carpenter which would be
improved by the elimination of one car space both north and
south of Carpenter extended. If the Council concurs, we
recommend that a hearing be scheduled. We don't believe Mr.
Fellows would have any objection.
The recommendation was approved without scheduling a public hearing.
72- 11 -7T. The Committee has received many complaints concerning the
erratic pattern of parking in the lower Higuera Street area
in the vicinity of the Dewar bulk plant. We feelthat the
first step for improvement would be the painting of parking
"T's" in front of the bull-, plant where curb and gutter have
been installed. The eventual answer may have to be installation
of parallel parking in this entire vicinity, but we would like
an opportunity for further observation before making additional
recommendations.
The City Council approved the recommendation.
72- 11 -8T. We received another request for a crosswalk across Laurel
at Southwood, but our feeling remains the same. A painted
crosswalk would do nothing to help pedestrian safety at this
location.
The recommendation was received and filed.
72- 11 -9C. The Traffic Committee has met with proponents of the Bikewav
Plan with particular emphasis placed on the Foothill Blvd.
segment in view of the current street widening work between
Chorro and Santa Rosa. Mr. Romero has reported that five
foot bike lanes could be established on both sides of Foothill
Blvd. between Ferrini Road and California and on the south
side of Foothill from California to the campus via Crandall
Way provided that all parking were eliminated at the curbs
and traffic lanes for autos reduced from 12 feet to 11 feet
in the Chorro -Santa Rosa block. The students, the Traffic
Committee and a member of the Planning Department expressed
enthusiasm for the plan, particularly in view of reports
that the Cal Poly administration was receptive to a phase II
development involving their construction of a bike path
running parallel to the railroad tracks and the palm trees from
the campus to Hathway. In order to implement the phase I
proposal, hearings will have to be scheduled where red zones
are to be established in residential areas. Approval will also
have to be obtained from federal authorities for reduction in
lane widths on the University Square widening project. The
cost of Phase I would be nominal. We recommend approval.
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The public hearing was set for January 15, 1973. The City Clerk was
instructed to notify only the property owners and management of the
large complexes.
72- 11 -10T. Mr. Romero has discussed with the Traffic Committee the fact that
the Lampman Topics study has identified a prime location for
traffic constriction in the three blocks of Chorro between Palm
and Marsh. The situation is congested and hazardous even during
non peak periods, but at busy times, it is judged to be intolerable.
In view of the growing traffic volumes and the fact that off
street parking is available in the near vicinity, the Traffic
Committee recommends that all parking be eliminated on the west
side of Chorro between Marsh and Higuera to match the loading
zone across the street, that parking be eliminated on the west
side between Higuera and Monterey and that parking be eliminated
on the east side of Chorro between Monterey and Palm to match
the present red zone on the west side. In addition to easing
congestion and reducing hazards, the above recommendations
should allow trucks to load and unload at the curb during non
peak periods without serious difficulty. In view of the far
reaching implications of this recommendation, it is suggested
that the Council schedule a public hearing before implementation.
The matter was set for public hearing on January 15, 1973.
72- 11 -11T. The Traffic Committee feels that a stop sign is necessary on
Margarita where it enters Lower Higuera and so recommends.
On motion of Councilman ' Gurnee , seconded by Councilman Brown, the
following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION N0. 2403, a resolution
restricting parking on South Higuera Street, Luneta Street, Slack Street,
Hathway Avenue and establishing a stop sign on Margarita Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
I AYES: Emmons Blake, Joh.n C. Brown, Myron Graham,
T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: alone
ABSENT: None
12. At,this time the City Council considered an appeal from Charles
Kamm for relief from a condition established by the City Council by
Resolution No. 2370 (1972 Series), to install water lines to serve a
proposed apartment complex to be constructed on Morro at Peach Street.
Charles Kamm stated that the Water Department Director, in accordance with
the provisions of the Council resolution had instructed him to install an
eight inch (2 ") ductile iron water main between Morro and Chorro along
either Walnut or Peach Street. The purpose of this installation was to
increase the reliability-.,of the fire flows available to protect Kamm's
apartment complex. He continued that this was roughly 440 feet and
would cost $6,160. He stated that had he known of the additional cost,
he �,,oul:d not have started this project. He concluded by saying his property
was served by an eight inch main which ran directly in rontof his proposed
development.
R. A. Paul, Director of the Water Department, briefed the problem as follows:
Mr. Kamm is presently planning to construct a"Ien unit apartment project at
the northwesterly corner of Morro Street at Peach Street. As required by
Council Resolution No. 2375, (1972 Series), the present unreliable water
distribution system serving the project site must be upgraded by constructinc
a new water main between Morro Street and Chorro Street, either along Walnut
or Peach Street. The construction is necessary in order to provide a reliable
source of water to provide fire protection for the proposed property improve-
ments and the future residents of the ten apartment units. Mr. Kamm was
advised of the Council requirements by letter from the slater Department Director
on November 14, 1972.
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November 20, 1972
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Councilman Blake felt that the application of the Resolution to the Kamm
project was illogical. He felt that in adopting the resolution, the
Council's intention was to require new subdivisions to construct grid -
style water distribution systems.
Councilman Craham felt the proposal of the Water Department Director was
proper but he was worried about visiting all the expense of the water
extension on one developer.
R. A. Paul explained that Charles Kamm would be eligible for refunds up
to fifteen years later as anyone else connected to the system.
Mayor Schwartz felt that the City should contribute something in order
to help property developers up -grade the water system in the older
portions of town.
Arnold Volny, contractor, objected to the proposal that he and Charles
Kamm must extend a water main from Chorro Street to their development on
Morro along either Peach or Walnut Street. He felt the cost was prohibitive
to spread over the ten unit apartment complex.
Vic Mori, developer from Santa Barbara, stated he was planning a twenty -
four unit apartment complex on Augusta Street and that if the City Council
required Kamm and Volny to install this pipe line, he would also be
required to install a pipeline on Augusta from San Marcos Court in order
to comply with the requirements of Council Resolution No. 2376(1972 Series).
He J elt this would be an imposition as it was inequitable to the developers
and unfair to the citizens who would rent the apartments at a hiqher cost.
He suggested that the City should cooperate by installing the pipeline
and he would be willing to contribute up to 505 of the cost.
Ethan Jennings, architect, stated too much emphasis was being placed on
fire flows and fire protection when what the City should do was amend
the building code to require construction with fire retardant materials
for all buildings.
Rose McKeon, realtor, objected to the looped water systems as she felt
it was unfair to require a private developer to pay the bill for water
service to his property.
Councilman Brown felt the City Council should support their own resolution
and require up- grading of the water system. He had no objections to the
City cooperating by paying for excess capacity.
Councilman Graham agreed that the City should cooperate and pay a portion
of the main development.
Councilman Gurnee agreed with Councilman Brown that the City Council
should support its own resolution but he felt that no one.developer
should pay for the full development of water lines. He also did not
feel that the taxpayers of the City should pick up the tab for improving
water service for private developers. He stated this was one more
reason for adoption of a construction tax so the money could be used
to improve the water system.
Councilman Blake did not feel the subject area would lend itself to
formation of an assessment district just to install the improvement.
He also felt that the Mori property on Augusta Street was entitled
to some contribution from the City in order to improve the water system
and finally, he did not feel that Resolution NO. 2376, (1972 Series),
was well thought out by the Council before adoption.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the
provisions of Resolution No.2376, (1972 Series), be waived for this
property and that Charles Kamm only contribute to the City for his
frontage and his own side frontage with the City to pay for the balance
of the work if and.,r,hen- constructed. Motion carried.
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13. Communication from Warren F. Dolezal, Garden Homes Ltd., sub-
mitting an alternative proposal by his engineers, Lind & Hillerud, for
possible solution to the Lower Higuera and Los Osos.Valley water problems.
R. A. Paul, Director of the Water Department, asked the Council for a
two week continuance on this proposal so he could lay out the work and
review the engineers' estimates.
Wes Lind, engineer, reviewed for the Citv Council the solution to alleviate
the water problems in the Lager Higuera and Los Osos Valley areas.
The matter was continued to December 4, 1972.
James Duenow, attorney for T. Maino, stated his client was in complete
support of the proposal by Wes Lind which would improve the water supply
to the area. He also stated that if the Council did not vigorously
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pursue some plan to alleviate the water problem, the Ci would be faced
with law suits, loss of population, rdduction of property value, etc. He
urged the Council to move as rapidly as possible on the improvements.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the
meeting adjourned. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
�.�• ?` PATRICK, CITY CLERK
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