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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Monday, January 23, 1974 - 7:30 P.M.
City Hall
Pledge
Roll Call:
_ PRESENT: Councilmen John C. Brown, Myron J. Graham,
T. Keith Gurnee, and Jesse Norris and Mayor
Kenneth E. Schwartz.
ABSENT: None
City Staff:
PRESENT: R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; A. J. Shaw,Jr.,
City Attorney; David Williamson, Assistant Adminis-
trative Officer; William E. Flory, Director Parks
and Recreation; Pat Gerety, Associate Planner.
1. Before introducing the continued discussion of the Open Space
Plan, Mayor Schwartz read a letter received during that day from
Francis C. Mueller pointing out that the operator of the Laguna Lake
Golf Course was giving up his lease on March 1 and urging that the City
take over the operation of the course. He indicated that people inter-
ested in such development should probably take it up first with the
Park and Recreation Commission and that perhaps the recreation staff
could investigate the economics of the facility in the meantime.
Arthur Shaw, City Attorney, said he had been contacted by Terry Spence,
with the North American Employees' Credit Union, indicating that the
golf course property was on the market and that he would be willing to
supply information on the golf course operation.
Mayor Schwartz introduced the discussion on the Open Space Plan by
complimenting Councilmen Gurnee and Norris on the work they had done
in evaluating the plan. He said it was just too bad that the material
had not been received earlier so that the Council could study it in
detail. At this time, the Mayor asked if Councilmen had conceptual
comments on the plan.
Councilman Brown said he agreed with the proposed plan in general and
felt it met the state's intent in mandating it.
Councilman Graham said he felt there should be an emphasis on agricultur-
al preservation in the immediate outskirts of the City, and he was
also vitally interested in historic preservation.
Councilman Gurnee said he felt the plan met the legal requirements.
He felt the quality of reading could be improved and indicated he
would have further comments later on.
Councilman Norris said he was in favor of having such a plan. However,
realistically speaking, he felt it would cost a fortune to implement.
He was in favor of referring it back to the Planning Commission for
further refinement.
Mayor Schwartz said he felt the plan's general directions were all
richt, but he questioned the style used in writing it. He asked the
staff if it wouldn't be a good idea to make the format conform to that
of the conservation plan, since these two elements were so compatible.
Mr. Williamson and Mr. Gerety agreed.
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January 23, 1974
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The Mayor then began a general description of the various sections
of the plan, including geographic features and asked if the map
shouldn't be more complete. Councilman Gurnee agreed in several
respects.
The Council then Launched into a paragraph by paragraph dissection
of the report. Councilman Norris urged that a section be added similar
to that advocated by C.E.E.E.S. agreeing to uphold the Constitution and
not take land without due compensation. Upon question by the Mayor,
Art Shaw said inclusion of such a statement would not detract from the
report in his opinion, although the proposed wording merely reflected
existing legal requirements.
Various Councilmen then added suggestions for additions, deletions,
revisions, changes in emphasis, changes in format, etc.
Mayor Schwartz suggested that several cop:i:es of Councilman Gurnee's
and Councilman Norris' comments be reproduced and made available in
the library and City Clerk's office for public perusal.
After further discussion, it was agreed to continue discussion on the
Open Space Plan until the second item on the study agenda for the
second meeting in February, the first part of the meeting to be de-
voted to water matters.
2. The Council discussed a letter from Valerie Endres, Chairperson
of the Planning Commission, requesting that the City purchase liability
insurance to protect itself from possible claims brought against the
City as a result of commissioners and other members of the City family
flying to conferences in privately owned aircraft. Richard Miller, City
Administrator, pointed out that the City was not now insured. After
discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman
Graham and carried that the City purchase liability insurance for
approximately $200 a year and also look into the matter of securing
insurance to protect the families of City officials in the event of
mishap.
At this time, Mr. Flory reported that Wilsev & Ham, consultants for the
Sinsheimer recreation complex, expected to have the master plan ready
for inspection by February 3. Mr. Flory asked if the Council would be
willing to have a joint study session with the school board on Monday,
February 25 to discuss the plan and also possibly the final plans and
specifications on the press box, concession stand and restroom facili-
ties if they were ready. The Council had no objection.
John Brown reported that the Board of Supervisors had placed a measure
on the June 4 ballot to provide taxing authority for flood control
zone No. 9.
By common consent Mr. Miller was asked to serve on the county committee
investigating better methods of handling the dog situation.
At 10:15 P.M., Meeting adjourned to executive session.
In executive session, the Council discussed a matter which is involved
in current litigation and adopted the following resolution on motion
of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Norris: RESOLUTION NO. 2556,
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo finding and
determining that Police Officer Ronald L. M cKernon is disabled by an
industrial injury.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
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January 28, 1974
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AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Brown and Norris and
Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gurnee that the
meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
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APPROVED: February 19, 1974
PATRICK, CITY CLERK