HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/11/1973MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF.THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
September 11, 1973 - 7:30 P. M.
Council Chambers, City Hall
Pledge
Roll Call
Present: John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee, Jess Norris
and Mayor Kenneth E. Schwartz
Absent: Myron Graham.
City Staff
Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk;- R. D. Miller,
Administrative Officer; A. J. Shaw, City
Attorney; Dave Williamson, Assistant
Administrative Officer; W. Flory, Parks and
Recreation Director; D. F. Romero, City Engineer;
R. D. Young, Planning Director; Paul Landell,
Engineering Assistant
I. City Clerk reported that the following bids were received
and opened on Thursday, September 6, 1973 at 3:00 P. M. for the
ADDITION TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS' CENTER, 1445 Santa Rosa Street.
(See exhibit A)
James T. Fickes, Architect, reviewed for the City Council each of
the alternates that were bid, and in view of the good base bid he
recommended that the Council accept the bid of Mid -State Construction
including alternates I thru 5.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown
the contract was awarded to Mid -State Construction Company
including alternates I through 5 for $117,000.00. Motion carried.
Councilman Graham absent.
2. City Council discussed flood control efforts to date:
Mayor Schwartz read excerpts from the May, 1973 report of the
Corps of Engineers entitled "Flood of 18 January 1973 - San Luis
Obispo County." The Mayor reviewed the scope of the storm, the
meterology and precipitation during the early hours of January 18,
1973; and the subsequent flood conditions.
Dave Williamson, Assistant City Administrator, presented the
"Status Report of Flood Control Efforts to Date ", September II,
1973, on behalf of the City staff as follows:
I. Summary of 1969 flood and corrective action taken
by the City of San Luis Obispo.
2. Summary of 1973,flood and action taken by the City
1 during and immediately following the flood, and corrective
action taken by the City since the flood to date.
3. Current status of flood plain management within.
the San Luis Obispo creek watershed.
4. Current City activities.
5. Program and policy options
City Council Minutes
September II, 1973
Page 2
Some of the more obvious options available to the City with regard
to policies and programs for waterways and adjoining properties were:
(a) do nothing,
(b) continue to administer a program of minimal maintenance,
cleanup and obstruction removal,
(c) in addition to (b) above, adopt minimal regulatory
measures regarding building setbacks, first floor
elevations and other provisions contained in the
Federal Flood Insurance Program,
(d) adopt a comprehensive flood plan management program
which includes regulatory measures and also a plan for
t he construction of waterway improvements which would
afford better protection and at the same time employ
multiple use concepts wherever possible which would
make waterways available for recreational purposes
during low- volume or dry periods.
6. Staff Recommendations:
In staff's opinion, the City Council should give consideration
to the following steps in the order presented:
(1) Determine what goals and objectives should be a. part
of any agreement between the City.and County of San Luis
Obispo for the planning, improvement and maintenance of
the waterways within the San Luis Obispo Creek watershed
which were either presently within the City or were
reasonably expected to annex to the City in the future.
This determination should be made within the next two weeks
(2) Determine membership for a Board of Directors for a Zone
of'Benefit which would include the entire San Luis Obispo
Creep: watershed extending from Cuesta Grade to Avila Beach.
This determination should be made within the next two weeks.
(3) Give consideration to allocating funds to the County Flood
Control District jointly with the County for the preparation
of a Master Plan of Drainage and Improvements. This "seed"
money could be repaid to both the City and County following
the establishment of a Zone of Benefit with taxing authority.
(4) Meet with County Board of Supervisors to discuss formation
of a Zone of Benefit for the entire San Luis Obispo Creek
watershed subject to items (1), (2) and (3) above. This
Zone has the authority to tax, subject to public - approval.
These monies would be used for planning,' right= of -way-
acquisition, construction of improvements and maintenance
of facilities.
NOTE: For complete report see F File No. °53.
D. F. Romero stated that the City Engineer's Office is continuing its
study of flood related problems in-the City's creek system. He again
suggested that the City Council should consider retaining a private
consultant, specializing in this area, to prepare a complete report on
the drainage basin area. He felt that a private engineering consultant
would need 2 to 14 months to complete the study and submit tha report.
The Army Corps of Engineers would not complete its study for from five
to seven years, and he condluded that the Soil Conservation Service of
the Department of Agriculture would not complete a city study for 30
to 40 years, based on present work backlog and funding.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reminded the City Council that it
1
1
i
City Counci.l Minutes
September: 11, 1973
Page 3
must keep in mind that floods are of a regional nature and any
improvements should be paid for on 'a regional basis and not
just by the City of San Luis Obispo. He then reviewed for the
City Council expenditures made and authorized for flood control
since the January, 1973 flood.
A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, reviewed for the City Council action
taken .since the 1973 flood. He reviewed the provisions of
Ordinance.No. 575, 576 and 589, and.appropriate resolutions
attempting to prevent future flood damage.
Clark Moore, District Representative, Soil Conservation Service,
Department of Agriculture,.offered the City Council whatever
services his agency could supply in arriving at a solution to the
City's flood problem.
Michael Simmons, District Engineer, Soil Conservation Service,
explained the duties and responsibilities of the Soil Conservation
Service and the Federal laws under which they operate. He
explained that the Soil Conservation Service had basic
responsibility in agricultural areas and not urban areas,
although, he felt.his agency could be of help in the area of
research, development and advice on design of flood control
structures and flood control management. He concluded by
stating that his agency was very strong on planning cooperation.
Mayor Schwartz called a recess at 8:55 P. M.
City Council reconvened with all Councilmen present, Councilman
Graham absent, at 9:05 P. M.
' Dave Williamson, Assistant Administrative Officer, introduced
Rod Sackett, Orange County Planning Department, Green Belt
Coordinator for the Santa Ana P,iver /Santiago Creek Flood
control zone, who reviewed for the City Council the methods
used in Orange County for a joint cooperative use of flood
control properties. He explained the responsibilities of
each agency to the flood control works and green belt
development. He explained that Orange County and six
incorporated cities had adopted the Santa Ana P,iver /Santiago
Creek Green Belt Plan, which was an attempt to protect adjacent
land from the threat of floods, but also an attempt to save
and improve a natural stream environment.
Councilman Gurnee reviewed the current progress of negotiations
with the County of San Luis Obispo for formation of a flood
control zone within the San Luis Creek drainage basin, and the
request of the City for adoption of a joint powers agreement
for joint control of the zone with representatives of both
the City and County on the Board, which would allow some
input by the City of San Luis Obispo on future flood control
studies and construction. Councilman Gurnee also briefly
reviewed the activities of the Waterways Planning Board to date.
Councilman Norris stated that he was in favor of cooperating
with the County on a flood control zone and would support a
joint powers agreement for control or he would allow the
County to operate the zone. But he was opposed to the task
force concept for flood control.
Councilman Brown agreed with the formation of the flood control
zone, also agreed with the Advisory Board concept which had no
authority, but would be advisory to the supervisors and City
Council.
Mayor Schwartz again reviewed the City's activities in remedying
flood problems in the City, caused by the 1969 and 1973 floods.
City Council Minutes
September. 11, 1973
Page 4
He continued that the reason the City Council was interested in being
involved in any flood control zone-was that the citizens and taxpayers
Of the City would pay °5 percent of the taxes for the zone improve-
ments, and he.felt the City Council should represent them, so that a
fair amount of the money being spent for flood improvements . would
benefit property within the City and not just outside the City.
The Mayor then listed major flood control projects presently under '
construction or in the planning stage by the City in order to
alleviate future losses in the event of heavy rains in future winters.
The Mayor thanked everyone who took part in the evening's discussion
on floods and flood control.
The City Council adjourned to Executi.ve Session.
4. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gurnee
the meeting adjourned at 11:10 P. M.
APPROVED: January 21, 1974
H. T7PXTRICK, CITY CLERK
1
i
o O O o O O
0 0 0 o O O
N O O r r 0
I- �o In O r
J co - ON c0 �o �O
¢ b9 b9 by va ba b9
O O O O O O
N O O O O O O
�O O 1O 111 1O V
¢ H O O M N �O d'
J M tD O r fb r
¢ b9 b9 b9 b9 69 b9
fT)
2
X
W
O lo
J
�O O tt> C:)
N O O O M O
O O O o O
•7 11 Ln O O
F-- Lh N
¢ M M M M
b9
b9 6A b-3 b9
o
O
O
O
O
O
+
o
O
O
o
O
O
M
0
0
0
Ln
o
Ir
-
m
O
O
N
O
—
J
M
O
M
cr
M
M
¢
�O
fD
kf
lA
b9
b9
O O O O O O
N O O O O O O
�O O 1O 111 1O V
¢ H O O M N �O d'
J M tD O r fb r
¢ b9 b9 b9 b9 69 b9
fT)
2
X
W
O lo
J
�O O tt> C:)
N O O O M O
O O O o O
•7 11 Ln O O
F-- Lh N
¢ M M M M
b9
b9 6A b-3 b9
O
O
O
O
O
O
+
O
O
O
O
O
O
M
f0
f0
•- N
0
-
fT
O
N
N
N
0�
co
M
O
M
cr
0:)
fb
I-
�O
fD
O
(\
O
d
W
U
c
U
E
- 0) U
U
N
N
O
O
C U
¢
�
b9
by
b9
by
ba
O O O O O O
N O O O O O O
�O O 1O 111 1O V
¢ H O O M N �O d'
J M tD O r fb r
¢ b9 b9 b9 b9 69 b9
fT)
2
X
W
O lo
J
�O O tt> C:)
N O O O M O
O O O o O
•7 11 Ln O O
F-- Lh N
¢ M M M M
b9
b9 6A b-3 b9
T
c
O
O
O
O
O
O
+
O
O
O
O
O
O
f0
f0
•- N
0
-
O
O
O
O
O
0�
co
111
Iri
O
O
O
fb
=3 N O
O
T
O
(\
O
d
W
U
c
U
E
- 0) U
U
N
N
O
O
C U
¢
C
-
M
M
N
`
Lo
-
-
-
-
-
-
b3
W
bH
ba
W
b9
T
c
T
fa
>•
N
+
c
L
f0
f0
•- N
0
f0 N
0
c
7 f1
E
U
E
f0
E
=3 N O
O
0 -- 0
O
n-
O
U
c
U
E
- 0) U
U
O
O
C U
c
-
c
U
_ v
`
E 3
O
+
O
0 L +
O
CL 3
m E
O
C /0 O
r
+
7
+
0
W
+
V)
- L N f0
¢
U
fo
"O L N
- 1 O
7 0
+
O
+ O
O
7
L)
L n.
fn
L 0-
U 0-
E c-
L
¢
+ N
C
+ N
:3 fn
-C N
+
C�
Ui •-
O
cn •-
L •-
U .-
fn
H
c _o
U
c .n
+ _0
O-0
c
Z
00
00
In(Z)
O
O
fa f0 O D c
H
-
a
v
r
w
v
U
N
+
In
O In
N
L •-
fo ra
c •-
U •-
-
-
N 7
+ L
fy 7
7
L C
W
- J
U) 7
In J
T J
O J
N
N
r fa
- N
_ fu
O ro
fo to
c
3V)
>
Zfn
>u)
3N
m
N
Y
N
+
c
L
to
C L
•- N
f0 N
+ L
L 4-
7 f1
U N 7
� I
=3 N O
0 -- 0
7 .0
Y O
U -
fa ti m
- 0) U
0 L
- -I-
C U
M r N
_ v
E 3
O L
0 L +
CL 3
m E
O
C /0 O
b
C f0
T N D
W
C s N c
V)
- L N f0
¢
> f0 •- +
fo
"O L N
- 1 O
O
O
N E O L
7 L C E C�
D
N fo to -
W
- _C -
p
- O L --
O
- 0 •- 73
¢
+ 3 O
- a O
W
Q- N L 3
Of
m L U
¢
c c O + N
LC1
L + 3
U
0 0 0
2
0 7 L U
C7
- U 0 L C
2
v N N
c L
L1 'C1 L
(Z'1
L 0 +
E
2
fa f0 O D c
H
-
Om 3: co W
I I
U")
I I
a
w
o
o
Z
- N M �I• lf1
fY
W
F-
J
J J J J J