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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
MAY 20, 1974 - 7:00 P. M.
CITY HALL
Roll Call
' Present: Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Mayor Schwartz
Absent: Brown
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City Staff'
Present: J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; P.D. Miller,
Administrative Officer; A.J. Shaw, Jr., City
Attorney; D. Williamson, Assistant Administra-
tive Officer; W. Flory, Director of Parks 8
Recreation; R.A. Paul, Water Department Director;
E.L. Rodgers, Police Chief; D.R. Romero, City
Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; R. Strong,
Planning Director.
I. The City Council considered the final
Ordinance No. 614, an ordinance of the City of San
amending the N10nicipal Code by adding Chapter 5 to
providing for the regulation of contributions and
in Municipal Elections.
passage of
Luis Obispo
Article IV
expenditures
Councilman Norris requested that the City Council not take ac-
tion at this time as Councilman Brown was absent and he felt
this important City legislation should have consideration by
the full Council prior to its adoption.
F.J. Shaw, Jr.,_City Attorney, stated that Section 4504, Soli- -
citation agents, was inadvertently included in this ordinance
as printed, and that at the time the ordinance was passed to
pi-int by the Council this section was to be removed. He
stated there would be no problem if the Council wished to finally
adopt the ordinance as printed and the ordinance could be amended
by an additional ordinance. He also asked the City Council if
it was their intention in Section 4509, subsection 7, that the
campaign statements for all candidated be published on the Friday
prior to the election or on Saturday. The reason this was
brought to the attention of the Council was that the City Clerk
reported that in order to advertise on Friday, all the candidate
contributions would have to be filed by Wednesday. It it were
allowed to be advertised on Saturday, the ads and listings had
to be in to the newspaper by Thursday. It was the feeling that
this would give one more day for consideration and for the can-
didates to report.
Councilman Gurnee was in support of adopting the ordinance with
the amendments by dropping Section 4505 as was previously done
and amending Section 4509 (7) to allow the contributors to be
advertised on Saturday and not Friday. He would support final
passage of the ordinance.
Councilman Norris felt the
needed
of the
Obispo
court.
by the community at
ordinance which he
and actually might
ordinance was poorly written, was not
this time. He then reviewed sections
felt were inappropriate for San Luis
be declared unconstitutional by a higher
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May 20, 1974
Page 2
Councilman Graham stated he was in support of the ordinance
as introduced and he too would accept the amendments as sug-
gested by the City Attorney.
Mayor Schwartz declared the meeting open to the public on this 1
matter.
Amy Arsenio felt this ordinance had been thoroughly studied
since July 1973 and felt the City Council should proceed with
final passage as it was good legislation for San Luis Obispo.
Mayor Schwartz declared the meeting closed to Council and staff
discussion as no one else appeared before the Council.
Councilman Gurnee again expressed his support of the ordinance.
He felt the legislation was needed for the good of San Luis
Obispo and was an ordinance urgently needed by the voters of
San Luis Obispo and that taking money out of elections would
give government back to the voters and allow more citizens to
run for office.
Councilman Norris read a newspaper article which stated that
the State Attorney General had given an opinion that cities
could not limit expenditures for elections. He felt this
ordinance was unconstitutional. He stated he was for full
disclosure of campaign statements and was also in support of
$100 maximum for each contributor and he was for full know-
ledge of who was supporting a candidate, but he felt the or-
dinance was not a good one as it was anti - establishment and
anti - business and was in favor of students and unemployed per-
sons who could do leg work but had no funds to support a can-
didate of their choice. He felt that a working man could
not go door to door if he wished to run for office and that
citizens should be allowed to support his candidacy by con-
tributions of cash. He hoped the Council would make the neces-
sary arrangements and amend the ordinances to make the ordinance
more realistic and workable. He further objected to the ap-
pointment of a citizens' committee to review the actions of
this ordinance during the 1975 election. He sincerely asked
the Council to defer any action until the full Council could be
present and make the necessary changes in the ordinance.
Councilman Graham stated he was in support of the ordinance.
He thought it was well written; the financial limitations were
needed now. He also thought Section 4505 could be eliminated
to clear up the election procedure.
A.J. Shaw, Jr., City Attornev, commented on Attorney General
Younger's opinion, but he felt that Charter cities were allowed
to control municipal elections as long as they were more re-
strictive than State law.
Mavor Schwartz felt the ordinance was needed to allow people in
the Citv to make their decisions on election of officers with
full knowledge of who was supporting each candidate. He also 1
felt the limit on the amount of contributions was good and rea-
sonable. He felt this was an ordinance which would be setting
a standard for future elections in San Luis Obispo. He felt
this was a good ordinance and would require each supporter of
a candidate to stand up and be counted. He also felt that
Section 4513, a Council Study Committee, was a good safe -guard
for review of the ordinance after the 1975 election. He felt
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May 20, 1974
Page 3
this was a reasonable requirement of the ordinance and he
felt the Council in office at that time would wish to have the
ordinance completely reviewed to see if it was still viable
and was still necessary.
' On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham,
Ordinance No. 614, an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo
amending the Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 5 to Article IN,
and providing for the regulation of contributions and expendi-
tures in municipal elections, was finally passed on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Norris
ABSENT: Councilman Brown
2. At this time the City Council considered the final
passage of Ordinance No. 615, an ordinance of the City of San
Luis Obispo amending the official zone map of the City (to re-
zone 2211 Broad Street from M (manufacturing) to C -N -S (neigh-
borhood commercial, combining)).
P. Strong, Planning Director, reviewed for the City Council the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone this property
to neighborhood commercial with a combining designation added.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the Council to comment.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by:-Councilman Gurnee,
Ordinance No. 615, an ordinance amending the official zone map
of the City of San Luis Obispo, was finally passed on the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris and Mayor
Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Brown
3. At this time the City Council was scheduled to hold
a public hearing on the appeal of Marvin R. Trevillian from a
denial by the Planning Commission to build a proposed housing
project for.the elderly at 1245 Phillips Lane.
The City Clerk presented a communication from Robert B. Mac-
Kenzie, attorney representing Mr. TreviIIian, requesting that
' the appeal be withdrawn and that the matter not be considered
by the City Council.
Upon advice of the City Attorney, the Mayor asked if anyone
was interested in discussing this matter before the City Council
as it had been advertised as a public hearing.
No one appeared before the City Council.
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May 20, 1974
Page 4
The matter was removed from the agenda.
4. Continued hearing on the installation of bicycle
lanes on Los Osos Vallev Road from the northwesterly Citv
limits to Madonna.Road. '
The City Clerk reported that property owners involved had a-
gain been notified of this evening's hearing.
D.F. Romero, Citv Engineer, reviewed his proposal for the
installation of a bicycle lane on Los Osos Road between
Madonna Road and the northwesterly City limits. He stated
it was his view that parking should not be prohibited on
arterials when there was a need for such parking and where
traffic in the foreseeable future would not be of such large
volumes as to endanger bicyclists riding between parked cars
and the outer vehicular lane. On that basis, he recommended
that Plan B of the two proposals which eliminated parking
on the westerly side be adopted by the City. He concluded
that if the City Council found this plan unacceptable, it
would then be possible as a compromise measure to adopt Plan A
between Descanso and the apartments opposite Oceanaire and
Plan B from this point to Madonna Road thus leaving a clear
lane for the bicyclists wherever possible and providing parking
only at those locations where needed by the adjacent businesses.
John E. Williams, employee of the City of San Luis Obispo,
studying bike ways in the City, recommended that from the
western . limits to Madonna Road no parking be allowed on the
north side of Los Osos Road as this property was for the most 1
part _undeveloped at the present time. If development occured,
then I%e recommended that the developer should be required to
put in additional off - street parking. He recommended that
parking be allowed to continue on the southside and that the bike
lane be placed on the traffic side of the parking lane. He
noted there was some need for additional parking for the apart-
ments on Los Osos Valley Road. He then submitted several recom-
mendations for Los Osos Valley Road from Madonna Road easterly
to the residential areas on Higuera Street.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
Ron Benzer, developer and builder on Los Osos Valley Road, ob-
jected to the plan of eliminating parking on the west side of
the road as he felt it would hurt his business on this street as
he had sufficient parking for tenants and their employees but
that customers used the curbside parking to ca•CI on businesses
in the area and if this was eliminated, his businesses would
be required to move and his tenants would seek other locations
where their customers could park.
Bonnie Haaeman, manager of the Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments,
felt that the elimination of parking in front of the apart-
ment house would be detrimental to both the owner and the
tenants of the building. She stated that the tenants had ,
sufficient parking in the back and side of the property but
that visitors must park at the curb and if this parking were
eliminated, then the tenants would have to move as they would
have no place for their visitors to park.
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May 20, 1974
Page 5
Gerald Shipsev, attorney for Aime LaLande, objected to the
proposal to eliminate parking along the west side of Los
Osos Valley Road which he felt would be ..disastrous to his
client's property as they could provide parking for their
tenants but no additional parking would be provided for
visitors.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Graham stated he would support Plan B which would
prohibit parking on the easterly side but would permit park-
ing on the westerly side as he did not wish to see red zones
on Los Osos Valley Road as it would hurt the tenants and busi-
nesses in the area.
Councilman Gurnee felt that he would support Plan A which
would grant a bike path for the protection of the bicyclists
on the heavily travelled road.
Councilman Norris stated that he would support Plan B as he
did not like to see the curbside parking eliminated for the
properties.
Mayor Schwartz stated that he would support a compromise of
Plans A and B with curb parking allowed where it already
exists between Oceanaire and Madonna Road along the westerly
side of Los Osos Valley Road with the bike path adjacent to
parking but with curb parking eliminated to allow for full
bike lanes from the extension of Oceanaire Drive to the west-
, erly City limits.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Norris,
that the City adopt Plan B. Motion lost on.the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Graham, Norris
NOES: Schwartz, Gurnee
Councilman Gurnee stated he would favor the Mayor's compromise
of Plans A and B.
Onrmotion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee,
that Plan B be adopted but modified from Descanso to the ex-
tension of Oceanaire Drive and then Plan A be continued to the
City limits.
Motion lost on a two to two vote.
The matter was continued on Motion of Graham, seconded by
Schwartz; for consideration by the full Council.
5. At this time the City Council discussed its action
or actions relative to Zone 9 tax rate issue as Measure B on
the June primary ballot.
D. Williamson, Assistant Administrative Officer, reviewed a
lengthy document regarding the taxation proposal for Zone 9.
He said Measure B proposed the establishment of an ST tax rate
limit per $100 of assessed valuation on real property for two
years and a 5a limit thereafter. The revenue from these taxes
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May 20, 1974
Page 6
would pay primarily for: (1) the preparation of a master
drainage plan which takes into consideration corrective and
pr.eventati.ve flood control and water conservation measures,
land use controls within the major waterways, and related
flood plains. Recognition would be given to environmental,
aesthetic effects, and multi - purpose use of major waterways
and related flood plains; (2) Obtain additional hydraulic
data within the watershed; and (3) provide an annual stream -
bed survey program and a modest streambed clearance program.
He stated that the construction of improvements within the
waterways and related aspects such as land acquisition would
be the subject of future master bond proposals. He continued
that the preparation of a master plan and all it entailed were
outlined in a letter prepared by Mr. Robert Strong, Planning
and Building Director dated March 29, 1974. The Zone 9 Ad-
visory Board has selected a consulting firm to prepare the
master plan contingent upon voter approval of Measure B.
While no firm work program had been developed, he had met with
Clint Milne and Wally Burt of the County Engineering staff re-
viewing Mr. Strong's letter point by point in an attempt to
clarify what work would logically be within the scope of Zone
9 plan and what work would be within the City's scope through
the Planning Consultant KDG. He then reviewed an outline of the
responsibility of the.City's consultant e6d the Zone 9 consul-
tant. In summary, he stated that a work program for Zone 9
Master Plan had not been formalized or adopted by the Advisory
Board or the Board of Supervisors. The County Engineering staff
was now endorsing a master plan study that was quite broad in
scope. The County staff and the Advisory Board had concurred
that the master plan should reflect the needs and desires of
clearly defined portions of the watershed. For example, the
master plan for the City and its environs should reflect the
wishes of the City. For those who believed that this intent
was sufficient evidence that support should be given to
Measure B, this intent should suffice. As a valid reason why
Measure B should be supported, anyone who believed this intent
should be mandated may with to seek additional guarantees before
stating a position. He then reviewed the March 29, 1974 letter
from the City's Planning Director regarding the evaluation of
a joint study of the various planning alternatives involved
with Zone 9. He then reviewed an information sheet from the
Advisory Board of the Flood Control Zone 9, which stated that
the initial goals of the advisory board were,_(_1.) -to develop a
master drainage plan for the watershed, have it adopted by
both the City and County as a part of their respective General
Plans. The Plan would look to both corrective and preventative
measures and would consider nat only the traditional flood con-
trol measures, but would look at land use controls;.(2).gather ad-
ditional hydrologic data so that future decisions would be
better made by the responsible agencies. This would require the
installation of additional recording rain guages and stream
flow stations. (3) provide an annual streambed surveyance pro-
gram with a streambed clearance program. This would be but a
modest program which would keep problems minimal from a small
or average storm but would not be helpful in combating large
storms. He then reviewed for the Council how the tax rate limits
proposed on the June 4, 1974 ballot Measure B would affect pro-
perty owners with various assessed valuations.
The City Council and Assistant Administrative Officer then dis-
cussed the various elements of the report on Zone 9 and how it
would work.
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May 20, 1974
Page 7
D. Williamson stated that the County Engineer notified him
that historically, when an Advisory Board in the Flood Con-
trol District made a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors,'
then the Board of Supervisors normally agreed with the recom-
mendation.
Clint Milne, Assistant County Engineer (Hydraulics), appeared
before the City Council requesting Council support of Measure
B on the June primary ballot becuase without the power to tax
or to receive funds, none of the studies or plans for Zone 9
could be accomplished.
Councilman Graham felt that due to the disagreement with the
Countv over the flood control, particularly involving joint
operation or a joint task force, it might be better if the
City Council took no action for or against Measure B.
Councilman Gurnee felt that after reviewing the Williamson
report after the meeting started that the matter should be
continued to a special meeting when Councilman Brown could
be present to participate in discussion of the recommendation
as he was the Council's representative on the Advisory Board.
He stated that until such discussion was held, he would oppose
support of the Measure by the City. He also indicated that
he wished that he could have received the analysis by the
Assistant Administrative Officer prior to the Council meeting
so that they could have some intelligent discussion.
Councilman Norris stated that he was very pleased with Wil-
' liamson's report even though it was received at such a late
date and could not be properly analyzed by the City Council
for their consideration. He was pleased to hear the City
and County personnel to the Zone 9 Advisory Board were working
well together to solve the flood problems in the watershed,
and he felt that Zone 9 is a.winner. He stated he would en-
dorse it, support it and also felt that the City Council should
do all they could to help this passage.
Mavor Schwartz felt that under existing conditions and due to
the lack of the cooperative attitude on the part of the County
Board of Supervisors he felt that the City had no other way to
go but to support Measure B.
The matter was continued to a future Council meeting when Council-
man Brown would be present for a further analysis.
6. Memorandum from the Council subcommittee, Councilmen
John Brown and Myron Graham, on a preliminary building plan for
Meadow Park.
On May I the subcommittee met with the Park 8 Recreation Com-
mission and representatives from the Architectural Review Com-
mission, Design Review Board and staff their ideas and suggestions
were noted by the architect and further discussed by the Council
subcommittee on May 8, 1974. At this time the Council subcom-
mittee recommended adoption;of the preliminary plan of Architect
James Maul and recommended that the City authorize the architect
to proceed with working plans and drawings.
James Maul, Architect, appeared before the City Council submitting
a program to the City Council for development of a building for the
Meadow Park area. He reviewed for the City Council a model explaining
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May 20, 1974
Page 8
the reasons and background for the type of building that he would
recommend for the Meadow Park. He estimated the cost as of this
date to be $106,835.00.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham
the City Council accepted the design and program as presented
by the Architect James Maul and authorize the architect to pro-
ceed with working plans on drawings subject to one more review
meeting with the.Citizens in the neighborhood of Meadow Park.
If they had no major objections in the neighborhood then the
architect was to proceed.
Motion carried, no noes, Councilman Brown absent.
Mayor Schwartz declared a recess at 9:20 P. M.
The meeting reconvened at 9:35 P. M. with all Councilmen present.
7. Council consideration of the recently adopted Archi-
tectural Review Commission procedures as authorized by Ordinance
No. 600 (1974 Series).
Robert Stronq, Planning Director, reviewed with the City Council
for their consideration procedures adopted by the Architectural
Review Commission as required by the City ordinance.
The City Council discussed with the Rev. Tiaden, member of the
Architectural Review Commission, some of the background and rea-
soning why the ARC adopted the procedures as recommended by the
City Council.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Mayor Schwartz the
following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 2605, a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo ap-
proving Architectural Review Commission procedures and criteria.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, and Mayor
Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Brown
2.
Communication from Dr. Helmut Schleicher, 2640 El
Cerrito,
again submitted complaints to the actions taken by the
City staff
in regard to 1645 Encino Court (Chatham - Del Vaglio)
matter.
This matter was continued from the May 6, 1974 session.
Dr. Schleicher
was again taking issue with the actions and letters
submitted
by City staff members, David Williamson and David F.
Romero,
regarding the land development at 1645 Encino Court. It
was Dr.
Schleicher's continued contention that the wall on this
property
was not built according to City standards, reinforcing
was not
properly applied, that the fill was not properly com-
'
pacted,
and it was his opinion that the wall was likely to col-
lapse at
any time when the weight of water and /or dirt became
stronger
than the wall built on the property.
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May 20, 1974
Page 9
Upon question D.F. Romero stated that it was his opinion that the
retaining wall was safe and was no risk to the adjacent property
owner.
The City Council discussed with the City Engineer the various
allegations made by Dr. Schleicher regarding the Del Vaglio pro-
perty.
Dr. H. Schleicher stated that if the City would accept responsi-
bility for possible failure of the wall he would accept the Council
determination just so that the Council understood what they are
accepting for possible future City liability. Although he, Dr.
Schleicher, felt the City should make the necessary studies of the
wall and footing to see what was really built and if it was built
to City standards.
Councilman Norris stated that he was satisfied that the wall was
built according to City standards, and he hoped the matter could
be put aside so the Council could move ahead with.more important
business.
The City Engineer was asked by the City Council if it were pos-
sible to expose the end of the wall to see if it were built to
City standards with a detail report of their findings to the City
Council.
The City Engineer stated this could be done and the matter was
continued to a future meeting after the studies had been made.
.9A. Memorandum from the City Engineer, D.F. Romero, re-
questing Council approval of several actions taken by the Mass
Transoortation Committee at their meeting of May I, 1974 regarding
the City bus system.
A. The modification of the bus routes to provide
better service to the community. This recommendation carries
with the implication of printing a new bus schedule and some
changes in vehicle mileage.
B. Consideration of quantity discounts for pur-
chase of tokens in the amount of $100 or greater.
.C. Initiation of a JO¢ fare after 7:00 P.M.
Thursday evening and all day on Sundays.
D. Installation of a number of additional bus
benches and relocation of several from present locations.
E. Permission for the City Engineer to be authorized
to order the van to operate at .70Q per mile rate under special
conditions.
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D.F. Romero, City Engineer, felt
that there was no way
that the
City could meet Dr. Schleicher's
complaints, as he
had
complained
and critized each engineer that had
done any work
on the
property.
It was Mr. Romero's opinion that
Chatham property was satisfactory
the work done on
and met minimum
the
City
Del - Vaglio -
standards
except for the landscaping.
Upon question D.F. Romero stated that it was his opinion that the
retaining wall was safe and was no risk to the adjacent property
owner.
The City Council discussed with the City Engineer the various
allegations made by Dr. Schleicher regarding the Del Vaglio pro-
perty.
Dr. H. Schleicher stated that if the City would accept responsi-
bility for possible failure of the wall he would accept the Council
determination just so that the Council understood what they are
accepting for possible future City liability. Although he, Dr.
Schleicher, felt the City should make the necessary studies of the
wall and footing to see what was really built and if it was built
to City standards.
Councilman Norris stated that he was satisfied that the wall was
built according to City standards, and he hoped the matter could
be put aside so the Council could move ahead with.more important
business.
The City Engineer was asked by the City Council if it were pos-
sible to expose the end of the wall to see if it were built to
City standards with a detail report of their findings to the City
Council.
The City Engineer stated this could be done and the matter was
continued to a future meeting after the studies had been made.
.9A. Memorandum from the City Engineer, D.F. Romero, re-
questing Council approval of several actions taken by the Mass
Transoortation Committee at their meeting of May I, 1974 regarding
the City bus system.
A. The modification of the bus routes to provide
better service to the community. This recommendation carries
with the implication of printing a new bus schedule and some
changes in vehicle mileage.
B. Consideration of quantity discounts for pur-
chase of tokens in the amount of $100 or greater.
.C. Initiation of a JO¢ fare after 7:00 P.M.
Thursday evening and all day on Sundays.
D. Installation of a number of additional bus
benches and relocation of several from present locations.
E. Permission for the City Engineer to be authorized
to order the van to operate at .70Q per mile rate under special
conditions.
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May 20, 1974
Page 10
The City Engineer, after presenting the recommendations of the
Mass Transportation Committee, presented sketch maps showing the
amendments to both Route I and Route 2. The changes were being
recommended in an attempt to cover more area and to provide
service to more people.
After discussion and review of the actions by the Mass Trans-
portation Committee, the Council took the following action:
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham
A. Bus Routes I and 2 were modified as recommended,
B. Quantity discount of tokens in the amount of $100
or greater were made at 20¢ per token as opposed to the normal 252
fare.
C. Ten cent fare after 7:00 P.M. on Thursday even-
ings and all day on Sunday were approved for a study. area.
D. The installation of a number of bus benches and
relocation of several from present locations were approved sub-
ject to a review by the City's Traffic Committee.
E. Continued for further study was the authoriza-
tion to order the van to operate at a 700 mile rate under special
conditions.
Motion carried, all Councilmen voting aye, Brown absent.
10. Robert Stronq, Director of Planning and Building
for the City of San Luis Obispo reported that Mr. Gualt of the
firm Kennard, Delahousie and Gualt would present a detail work
program, performance schedule and proposed contract for consultant
services regarding the General Plan and regulatory system re-
visions oroaram. The program would involve a seven month com-
prehensive and intensive study to revise and refine the City's
General Plan including field research, environmental and economic
analysis and preparation of General Plan elements and specific
plans. The specific plans would include at least three phase
development programs for the Central Business District, Govern-
ment Center, Los Osos Valley and Edna Valley areas. Additionally
the program will provide a complete and coordinated system of
development, regulatory and implementation proposals including
zoning, subdivision, environmental and economic impact evaluation
procedures and provisions. The contract would be presented for
Council consideration, and.the work proposal by KDG will also
describe the tasks assigned to the principals and the subcontract-
ing consultants (Envicom, an environmental consultant firm, eco-
nomic consultants), and also defines some of the related respon-
sibilities of the City staff and other assistants. The rDG portion
of the program is estimated to cost the City $112,500 maximum, which
would include professional services for the plan and program pre-
sentation, preparation, and publication. In addition to this fee
the City will incur additional expenses other than extensive staff
participation throughout the program.
Specifically, the City should anticipate at least $13,500 for
aerial photographic mappinq, $11,500 supplementary budget for
special studies related to the primary program. Also, in addi-
tion to the budget the City staff requested authorization to
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employ both short -term,
and special consultants
authorize, in addition
the following:
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May 20, 1974
Page II
part -time professional planning personnel
It was requested that the City Council
to the KDG and aerial mapping proposals
I. A team of local students now organized as
':'Urban Resource Analysts', to conduct a residential building/
environmental survey at an approximate cost of $2,500.
2. Retain, as determined necessary by the Director
of Planning and Building, the local firm of Meyer, Merriam and
Associates, to provide assistance to City staff for special
studies such as Hoffman property and airport area development
studies, preparation of precise standards and design criteria,
and data collection. Approximate allocation of $4,000 requested.
3. Reservation of approximately $1,000 for preparation
and implementation of an information inventory and index system,
to be prepared by a professional librarian.
4. Retain, as a part -time, short -term employee,
Planning Associate, Pat Gerety, who was resigning from his full -
time position to return to graduate studies, to provide continuing
and supplementary staff services while newly appointed staff is
being initiated. Estimated cost at $500 per month for 8 months
is $4,000.
In summary, the General Plan and Regulatory System Revision Pro-
gram; tentatively outlined in the 1974/75 Planning and Building
Departmental Budget at $127,000 would be composed of the following:
I. Primary contract with KDG $112,500
2. Aerial photo & mapping
13,500
3. Supplementary staff and
special studies 11,500
For a total of $137.500
Again, because of the magnitude of this proposed program, the
Planning Director and staff consultant representatives were willing
at this time to receive questions from the City Council on the pro-
posal as presented.
Mr. Gault, representing Kennard, Delahousie and Gualt appeared be-
fore the City Council reviewing their proposed contract for con-
sulting services listing their responsibilities, the City's re-
sponsibilities, how the contract would be paid and how it will
be implemented.. They also presented a lengthy document, exhibit
A" on the scope of the work to be accomplished by the consultant
and by the City. Exhibit B and C were professional wage rates and
a budget estimate on the various items to be conducted under the
contract.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee the
following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 2606,
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo ap-
proving a contract with the consulting firm of Kennard Delahousie
and Gault Architecture and Planning for the preparation of the
General Plan and regulatory system for the City.
City Council Minutes
May 20, 1974
Page 12
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris and Mayor
Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Brown
II. A communication from Swift Aire
before the State Public Utilities Commissio
the Swift Aire vs. Hughes Air West case was
was authorized to send such a letter to the
Commission on motion of Gurnee, seconded by
All ayes, Brown absent.
for Council support
n for fare equity in
approved and the Mayor
State Public Utilities
Councilman Graham.
12. Memorandum from D.F. Romero, City Engineer, requesting
Council approval of two actions taken by the Waterways Planning
Board: 1) Tropicana footbridge, and, 2) Sewer service to
Hazard Mobile Home Park was continued.
13. Memorandum from D.F. Romero , City Engineer, regard-
ing installation of traffic signals and hiqhwav lighting at
the intersection of Madonna Road, and the North -bound off -ramps
from State Highway 101 as proposed by the State was continued.
14.
Presentation by City Engineer of
plans and speci-
fications
for CITY RECREATION CENTER ADDITION, City Plan No.
27 -74 was
continued.
15.
Presentation by City Engineer of
plans and speci-
fications
for RETAINING WALL CONSTRUCTION AND
DRAINAGE PRO-
TECTIVE WORK-IN MISSION PLAZA, City Plan No.
2I -74 was continued.
16.
Council consideration of amending
the 1974/7-5
Annual Transportation Claim (additional funds
have been made
available
to the City) was continued.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Norris
Consent Items C -1 through C -18 were approved. Motion carried,
all ayes.
C -1 The claims against the City of San Luis Obispo
were approved and payment authorized subject to approval by
,Administrative Officer.
C -3 The City Council meeting minutes of July 24, 1973;
January 16, February II and 26, March I, 6 and 11, and April 8
and 10, 1974 were approved.
C -4 Communication from California Regional.iWater
Qualitv Control Board, Central Coast Region enclosing Waste
Discharge Requirements for the City of San Luis Obispo, adopted '
by the Water Quality Control Board on May 10, 1974 was referred
to City staff for analysis of discharge order.
C -5 Communication from Fred Julien regarding the City's
procedure in attempting to secure sealed bids for City projects
was referred to the Administrative Officer with instructions to
have staff improve scheduling to provide sufficient time periods
for development of accurate bids.
City Council Minutes
May 20, 1974
Page 13
C - II Communication from Elizabeth H. Webre, Chairperson,
ECOSLO, requesting Council support of agreement between ECOSLO
and San Luis Obispo Garbage Company was supported by the City
Council.
' C -12 Memorandum from W.E. Flory., Director of--Parks-and-
Recreation, regarding approval of extended sick leave for Les
Tancre; was approved.
C -13 Memorandum from R. A. Paul, Water Department Director
regarding Temporary Encroachment Permit -- Cross Town Feeder
Pipeline Construction. The Water Department Director was authorized
to sign encroachment permit.
C -14 The following salary step increases were approved
effective June I, 1974:
John B. Carson - Fireman
From Step 2 or $816 to Step 3 or $860
William M. Freeman - Groundskeeper
From Step 2 or $652 to Step 3 or $690
Josef S. Hazouri - Police Officer
From Setp 2 or $860 to Step 3 or $910
Bradd D. Hopkins - Fireman
From Step I or $772 to Step 2 or $816
' Ernest R. Maldonado - Maintenance Man II
From Step 2 or $670 to Step 3 or $712
Joseph Pluneda, Jr. - Utility Plant Operator I
From Step 4 or $750 to Step 5 or $794
C -6 Communication from John Kuden regarding dumping
sewage water in San Luis Creek was referred to staff consultant
for study.
C -7 Communication from Central California Communications
Corporation _requesting Council consideration of an increase in
rates, to be effective August I, 1974, if approved. This com-
munication was referred to City staff for investigation.
C -8 Communication from Gerald E. Crum, Karleskint -Crum,
Inc., requesting zoning change from Fire Zone One to Fire Zone
Two in order to construct proposed new nursery and flower shop
was referred to the Fire Department for recommendation.
C -9 The memorandum from R.A. Paul, Water Department
Director, regarding Progress Report, Ordinance No. 568 (1972
Series) was ordered received and filed.
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C -10 Memorandum from A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, regarding
status of Account No. 207.3, City Attorney Materials and Sup-
plies and requesting increase in 1973/74 budget was deleted from
the agenda as the matter was included in budget adjustment reso-
lution adopted on May 17, 1974 (No. 2607).
C - II Communication from Elizabeth H. Webre, Chairperson,
ECOSLO, requesting Council support of agreement between ECOSLO
and San Luis Obispo Garbage Company was supported by the City
Council.
' C -12 Memorandum from W.E. Flory., Director of--Parks-and-
Recreation, regarding approval of extended sick leave for Les
Tancre; was approved.
C -13 Memorandum from R. A. Paul, Water Department Director
regarding Temporary Encroachment Permit -- Cross Town Feeder
Pipeline Construction. The Water Department Director was authorized
to sign encroachment permit.
C -14 The following salary step increases were approved
effective June I, 1974:
John B. Carson - Fireman
From Step 2 or $816 to Step 3 or $860
William M. Freeman - Groundskeeper
From Step 2 or $652 to Step 3 or $690
Josef S. Hazouri - Police Officer
From Setp 2 or $860 to Step 3 or $910
Bradd D. Hopkins - Fireman
From Step I or $772 to Step 2 or $816
' Ernest R. Maldonado - Maintenance Man II
From Step 2 or $670 to Step 3 or $712
Joseph Pluneda, Jr. - Utility Plant Operator I
From Step 4 or $750 to Step 5 or $794
City Council Minutes
May 20, 1974
Page T4
Dean L. Treanor _ Police Officer
From Step 4 or $960 to Step 5 or $1,012
Robert S. Vessely - Civil Engineer Asst. I
From Step 2 or $910 to Step 3 or $960
C -15 Claim against the City of San Luis Obispo from
Mrs. Robert Warden, 1903 Corralitos, San Luis Obispo, for damage
to pipes and flooding she felt was caused when a City crew
was cleaning sewer line on Corralitos was denied and the claim
was referred to the insurance carrier.
C -16 The City Council considered three GRANT DEEDS
from Karl and Julia C. Kundert for Storm drain easement, sanitary
sewer easement and water line easement. These three GRANT DEEDS
were accepted and the Mayor was authorized to accept and record
them.
C -17 The City Council considered GRANT DEEDS from Garden
Homes, Ltd. for water and storm drain easements. These GRANT
DEEDS were accepted and the Mayor was authorized-to accept and
record them.
C -13 Communication from Department of Transportation re-
garding the safety screen fence on the Santa Rosa Street structure
over Route 101. The City Clerk was directed to write a letter of
appreciation to the Department of Transportation.
B -I City Clerk reported the.following.bids received for
POLICE FACILITY CARPORT EXTENSION, City Plan No:,28_ -74. Bids
opened May 15, 1974 at 2:00 P.M. Estimate $10,000.
BIDS RECEIVED
WALTER BROS. CONST. CO. $12,650.00
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham the
bid of Walter Bros. Construction Company, $12,650 be accepted.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham the
meeting adjourned to 12:I0.P.M. Friday, May 24, 1974, with items
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, the French Hospital Grading Permit and the
Campaign Signs to be placed on the agenda.
Motion carried, all ayes, Brown absent.
APPROVED: August 19, 1974
,,�.P�_,s-PATRICK, CITY CLERK
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