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MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 19, 1972 - 12:00 Noon
City Hall
John C. Brown, Myron J
Mayor Schwartz
Graham, T. Keith.Gurnee, Emmons Blake
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; A. J. Shaw, Jr.,
City Attorney; Robert A. Paul, Director of the Water
Department; D. F. Romero, Director of Public Works
7. Report from the City Attornev regarding the request of Jerry Trussler for
deferred payment of charges for connection to water and sewer systems was
discussed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Brown, seconded by
Councilman Gurnee and carried that the Council re- affirm its policy as established
by City Ordinances that all acreage and similar charges be paid in advance.
3. Report from the City Engineer on stockpiling sites within the City.
Mr. Romero indicated he was only recommending in favor of two sites, those
operated by the City. Councilman Gurnee said that the other permits should not
only be terminated but that present conditions be improved so as to abate the
nuisances created. Mayor pro Tem Blake doubted you could do this. After
further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman
Graham and carried that No. 4, in blue category be recognized as not being in
the same category as the others since this was a manufacturing operation and
that Nos. I, 2, 3, and 5, be terminated and the properties be dressed up and seeded.
On the yellow list, Councilman Gurnee suggested the owners might be offered the
choice of landscaping rather than compacting. It was agreed that Mr. Romero
should contact the yellow permit holders and advise them to terminate their
operations and to compact. No. 154 was an exception granted by the Council,
allowing plowing and planting. Nos. 147, 148, and 151, would be allowed to
run out their time. No. 58 had previously been authorized for non - compacted
status. The two city sites would be allowed to continue.
Further discussion took place on the compromise offer of OK Industries to take
care of the overpayment problem by giving the City a used backhoe valued at
$4,500 and the remainder in cash. Mr. Shaw was authorized to follow through and
accept this offer, then proceed in securing reimbursement from Richard Taylor
for overpayments made to him on the basis of his incorrectly calculated
progress payments to the contractor.
Councilman Brown presented criteria for redesign of the City Council Chambers,
worked up by Mayor Schwartz and himself. This was acceptable to the Council.
II. Request from the Water Director to consider the formation of assessment
districts to fund water system improvements along South Street and Serrano
Heights. After discussion, Mr. Paul was authorized to see what he could do to
stimulate interest in these developments on an assessment or some other basis.
However, the Council indicated a strong desire to see all major water improvements
placed in priority order, perhaps in connection with the upcoming C.I.P. studies.
City Council Minutes
December 19, 1972
Page 2
The Council concurred with the recommendation of the Water Director that
until such time as provision is made for the needed water facilities within
the areas defined in the Water Director's Memorandum dated December 13,
1972, the issuance of future building permits within these areas shall be
conditioned on the prior installation of adequate water distribution
facilities.
12. Notice from LAFCO on Public Hearing to be held in Los Oscs Road
Annexation No. 3 (Morganti property), Thursday, December 21, 1972, at
9:30 A. M. Ronald Younq, Planning Director, was asked to attend and protest
the annexation, based on the proposed General Plan revision.
At this time, Councilman Gurnee suggested the following names for the Human
Relations Commission:
Paul Sanneman
Ruth Miles
Marvin S. Willard
Bruce LaCIaire
Julie Frederick
The Council agreed with these appointments and asked Councilman Gurnee
to contact them and advise them of their selection..
Mr. Shaw mentioned that he had been asked to cooperate in a suit challenging
a recent court ruling knocking out what was formerly known as an uninhabited
annexation, thus requiring a vote on any proposed annexation. The Council
approved the City's participation on motion of Mayor pro Tem Blake,
seconded by Councilman Brown with motion carrying.
Robert Paul, City Water Director, reported that the County Planning Commission
had concurred with the Board of Supervisors in the compromise Water Master
Plan.. He presented his objections to the watered -down plan which he
characterized as a compromise 5 -Star plan. Councilman Gurnee concurred,
saying that our City should really dig into the plan. He was shocked
to learn that its project proposals could support a tremendous population.
He also noted the final acceptance of a clerical error which had appeared
on every draft of the plan. He mentioned that if all proposed water
projects were developed, we would not have the sewage capacity to take
care of the waste water produced. After discussion, Councilman Gurnee
moved that Mr. Paul appear at the December 26, 1972, Supervisor's hearing
on the matter, and render a strong protest. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Graham, and carried.
The meeting adjourned on motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman
Graham and carried.
APPROVED: J, r, R CK, CITY CLERK
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