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Roll Call
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, JULY I, 1974 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
Present: John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Jesse
Norris and Mayor Kenneth E. Schwartz
Absent: None
Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R. D. Miller, Administra-
tive Officer;, A. J.. Shaw, Jr., City Attorney; D. F.
Romero, City - Engineer; Lee Schlobohm, Fire Chief;
Robert Strong, Planning Director; John Quirk, Acting
Water Director
I. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone a portion of Lot 9, Block
147, Harford's Addition, commonly known as 200 Higuera Street, from M (Industrial)
District to C -H (Heavy Commercial) District.
R. Strong, Planning Director,- presented the recommendation of the Planning
Commission as follows:
I. The subject property is located at the corner of South and
Higuera Streets and is developed with a heavy commercial use.
Surrounding properties are zoned M', but are used primarily for
heavy commercial and neighborhood commercial uses.
2. The applicant is requesting this rezoning to expand heavy
commercial uses on this property. The existing use on this
property is a non - conforming use in this zone. Retail sales
are allowed in the heavy commercial zone, but are not allowed
in the M zone. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from
M (industrial) to C -H (heavy commercial).
3. The Planning Commission recently rezoned the area bounded
by High Street on the north, Beebee Street on the east,
South Street on the south and Higuera Street on the west
from M to C -H. .Other property owners in this immediate
area have indicated that they do not wish to be rezoned
at this time.
4. The General Plan indicates the area in which the subject
property is located as being appropriate for heavy
commercial uses. The area has been developed with heavy
commercial and neighbornhood commercial uses for many years.
5. The Commission was of the opinion the proposed action
would make zoning consistent with the General Plan, and
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July I, 1974
Page 2
cause the existing non - conforming use to be compatible
with the Zoning Ordinance, and that the proposed rezoning
would not have an adverse affect upon the health, safety
and welfare of persons living and working in the vicinity.
They therefore unanimously recommended that the City Council rezone the
property for heavy commercial uses.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the City Council for or against the proposed re-
zoning.
Mavor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by.Councilman Brown the following
ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 619, an ordinance amending the
official zone map of the City of San Luis Obispo (to rezone 200 Higuera
Street).
Passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Brown, Graham, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. Memorandum from David Williamson, Assistant Administrative Officer,
on the Gary Green Inquiry, 1743 Southwood Drive.
Mr. Gary M. Green wrote to the City of San Luis Obispo requesting informa-
tion.concerning the development of the Dan Oxford Tract being developed
across the street on Southwood Drive from his home. Mr. Green's concern
was the way that utilities were installed to serve the homes in the Oxford
Tract, apparently causing an inordinate number of trenches being cut into
Southwood Drive. It was Mr. Green's contention that if the City were to
accept the alley to the rear of the lot lines of Oxford Tract, it would be
simplier to place the utilities in the rear alley rather than cut up an
already improved street. He also complained of the leaching and drainage
of water above and below ground, which might get into these trenches in
Southwood Drive and.cause further street damage..
Mr. Green's.concerns seemed to stem from the fact that he believed the
City should have planned for the development of properties located above
elevation 460 and looped utility systems should have been constructed
rather than trying to serve each of the Oxford Tract lots from Southwood
Drive. He also felt the City should have investigated the possibility
of establishing an underground utility assessment district for existing
home owners in the area, so that all utilities could be undergrounded
and the area cleaned up.
These quest.ions were covered by a written reply submitted by D. Williamson.
He indicated that he had met with Mr. Green, City Engineer Romero and the
Water Department Director to discuss the problems and it was his opinion
that Mr. Green now had a better understanding of the reasons for the way
in which the Oxford Tract was developed.
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July I, 1974
Page 3 .
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Brown the Gary
Green inquiry was ordered received and filed.
3. D. F.. Romero, City Engineer, on behalf of the Mass_
Transportation Committee, submitted for the Council's consideration
a sample bus study questionnaire which had been prepared by Chairman
Jones. The information in the questionnaire would provide the bus
committee with valuable background to determine how to best improve the
City's bus service both.during the experimental period, in the immediate
future, and for the permanent bus system, if it is.to be put into effect.
If the additional set of.questions be.ing submitted with the questionnaire
is to be approved, the City would also receive an indication of.the
public's view as to the relative importance of bus service as opposed to
other City services which are now provided.
D. F. Romero continued that after the Council has approved the questionnaire
that the questionnaire will be.distributed through the City this fall, the
computer work and representative sample would be selected by Cal Poly
students, under Mr. Jones' direction, and the .information would be
computerized and print -outs be made availab.le.;.not only to the City, but
to the County and the Area Planning Council for their consideration. .
The actual printing, distribution and collection of the information would
be done at City expense and by City personnel. Analysis of the cost-at
this time would be an estimated $1,000, and the Committee through-Mr.
Romero recommended that the Council approve the proposed questionnaire
and the method of survey.
The request_for.the questionnaire was continued to the meeting of July 8,
1974, so the Council could meet with representatives of the Mass Trans-
' portation Committee.
4. Request by...Warren F..Dolezal.for Council approval-and
acceptance of the on -site improvements to Tract 467; Unit 1. Los Verdes
Park, Garden Homes. He stated the request was being made at this time
as many families had purchased homes and were waiting to move in, and
considerable hardship on these residents would occur if the acceptance
by the City was delayed.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported that an.inspection made by his
office today showed that only one manhole had not been adjusted to grade
and was now being corrected and that also the.as =built plans had not been
submitted but he had no objection to the City Council accepting the Tract
and the on -site improvements.
John Quirk, Assistant Water Director, stated that the water utilities
were in and were operating although there had been some problems with the
hydrants (which were delivered from the manufacturer in a defective state)
and were now being replaced by the manufacturer. He-recommended that the
water..improvements be accepted.
D. F..Romero, City Engineer, explained that a City contract controlled
the off -site construction and was not affected by the acceptance of this
tract. Further, he stated that occupancy would be dependent upon the
approval of the Building Department rather than Council which would require
completion of all on -site improvements, including common areas.
A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, discussed the unusual concern with regard to
this particular subdivision, a planned
development
which required not only
completion of the on -site improvements,..(utilities,
streets, curbs,.gutters,
etc.) but also common areas within the
whether the City, in accepting Unit I,
Tract. He further
was letting
questioned
the subdivider escape
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his obligation to pay his share of the
development
of the off -site
improvements to serve this particular development.
D. F..Romero, City Engineer, explained that a City contract controlled
the off -site construction and was not affected by the acceptance of this
tract. Further, he stated that occupancy would be dependent upon the
approval of the Building Department rather than Council which would require
completion of all on -site improvements, including common areas.
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July I, 1974
Page 4
A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, recommended that the City not accept the sub-
division until all the improvements had been completed as provided in the
subdivision agreement-; and also that nothing be done until all costs
associated with the change orders on the off -site improvements had been
settled to the satisfaction of the City.
Warren Dolezal explained that the need for prompt action was that the
interest on development funds during a two -week delay would cost him.
about $15,000. Further, he had 67 homes in.escrow which had been sold,
and the purchasing families were anxious to move in. He stated that except
for some minor clean up and finish detail,.the tract was ready for occupancy.
He also questioned the fairness in holding up acceptance of Unit I on the
basis that the off -site contract had not been completed. The contract
was administered by the City and that the City had delayed resolution of a
settlement of the contested change order costs. He stated he had deposited
funds'to assure his share of costs, as provided by contract. .
Councilman.Brown felt that if the Pratt contract problems could be separated
secured, then he would be willing to accept the Unit I improvements subject
to individual approval by the Building Department.
Councilman Graham agreed with Councilman Brown's comments and .concluded . that
he,-"too, was prepared to accept Tract 467, Unit I, as complete.
Councilman Gurnee questioned whether or not adequate funds were deposited
with the City to cover costs involved with the change orders for the Pratt
contract as well as other.remaining obligations and asked if the developer
would agree to deposit additional amounts until the settlement had been made.
Warren Dolezal stated that if .account balances and contract cost figures
were provided by the City, he would deposit any additional funds required with
the City.
Councilman Gurnee stated that he would not vote for acceptance of Unit I as
he had always opposed this development.
Councilman Norris stated that in view of the 67 families who wished to move
into these new homes, he would support acceptance of Unit I. He felt staff
should get the Pratt Contract change orders cleaned.up as soon as possible
so that everyone would know just where the City and the developer stood'in
this matter.
Mayor Schwartz stated that in light of the evidence submitted this evening,
by -the developer and by City staff, the City could take action to accept
Unit I as he did not.feel it had any effect on the off -site improvement
contract with Pratt Construction Company.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Norris the following
resolution was introduced subject to the developer filing the necessary funds
with the City to complete the water and sewer contracts on the off -site
improvements: RESOLUTION NO. 2637 (1974 Series.), a. resolution of the
Council of.the City of San Luis Obispo accepting the off -site improvements
in Tract 467, Phase I, Los Verdes Park (Garden Homes, Ltd.).- 1
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Norris, Graham and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Gurnee
ABSENT: None
City Council Minutes
July I, 1974
Page 5
5.' At this time the City Council considered the final map and
subdivision agreement for Tract 467, Unit 11, Garden Homes. Continued
from June 3, 1974.
' Robert Strong, Planning.Director, again reviewed for.the City Council the
history of the development of this tract through the Planning Commission
and before the City Council, the various meetings that were held, and the
conditions under which the tentative maps of Unit I and II were approved.
It was his recommendation after evaluation of the facts on record that
the final map of Unit.11 substantially was conformed with the approved
tentative map.. He recommended that the Council approve the final map and
the subdivision agreement as presented by the Director of Public Works.
Robert Strong also presented recommendations and a communication' from the
Architectural Review Commission concerning the extensive grading proposed,
involving large amounts of dirt that would be moved from this development
to either adjoining properties or that would be hauled off. It was the
Architectural Review Commission's feeling that this development was not
designed sensitive to the natural environment and that considerable changes
should be made_so that less dirt.would need to be moved. They objected
to any grading involving adjacent property until proper studies to protect
the environment were provided for evaluation.
Robert Strong also reviewed the recommendation of the Waterways Planning
Board regarding the development of Unit II and the adjoining property
proposed as an alternative grading deposition site.
Councilman Gurnee, as Chairman of the Waterways Planning Board, reviewed
the studies made by the Board in the vicinity of San Luis Creek and stated'
that any portion of land in Tract 467 that flooded in 1973 should not be
allowed to be graded thus endangering . more land.. He recommended that no
grading -or building be allowed on the property to the west of Unit I and 11
without the filing of an Environmental Impact Report dealing with flood
were made and sent to the City Council.
At the end of the discussion, Robert Strong stated that it was his under-
standing that approximately 60,000 cubic yards of dirt would be moved from,
the boundaries of Unit II, either to adjacent property or hauled away.
He concluded that an Environmental Impact Statement should be prepared if
flood prone areas were proposed and recommended that the City Council
separate.the consideration of Tract 467, Unit 11, from any proposed off -
site grading.
Councilman Norris stated that in light of the information presented by
staff.he would approve the final map of Tract 467, Unit 11; but the,matter
of grading on land west of development should be continued to.a later date,
subject to further consideration.
Warren Dolezal, Developer of Tract 467, asked that the City Council-.do two
things:
I. Grant a grading permit for Tract 467, Unit II in accordance
with the grading plan and final maps.previ.ously approved by
the City Council.,.and
2. That the Ci.ty Council consider the placement of excess
material from Unit Il grading on adjacent property to the
west of Tract 467 per the grading plan origi.hally submitted
to the Planning Commission when a General'Plan of the area
was presented for their approval.
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July I, 1974
Page 6
Councilman Gurnee stated that he was opposed to.the development of Unit II
just as he.was opposed to Unit I. He felt that the development of Unit I had
been less than a desirable development for the City. He did not feel that
the City could expect anything better in Unit II. He felt the main objection
to this tract was-in the grading and removal of over 60,000 cubic yards of
dirt from Unit II to adjacent or other sites. He felt the City Council should
not approve this type of operation.
Councilman Norris stated that he felt that the final map of Unit 11 met the
conditions of the tentative map and that.the City should.accept the final
map in order to provide much needed housing for the citizens of San Luis.
Obispo.
Councilman Brown stated that he agreed with the Planning Director's conclu-
sions that the.final map conformed to the tentative map, but that no grading
should be allowed in the off -site area that flooded in 1973 until further
evaluations were complete. He asked how much on -site grading had already
occurred.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that a small area at the southwest
corner of Unit II had been filled about 24 inches without a grading permit
but in accordance with the grading plan.
Council.man_Brown stated that the Council should accept the staff recommenda-
tion, the final map and the subdivision agreement.
Councilman Graham felt appalled that this development could be started under
the planned unit development ordinance of the City.of San Luis Obispo. He
also questioned the movement of large .amounts of dirt from this site to
adjacent sites without ei.ther a grading permit or an adequate grading plan.
Mayor Schwartz stated that it was unfortunate that it had taken so long to.
get this'development completed, as memories had.become clouded-over the years.
He stated that his greatest concern was.the gradi.ng within Tract 467 and his
understanding that grading was designed to balance Unit I and Unit II; at no
time could he recall considering excess dirt to be moved off -site from Tract
467. He agreed with the.staff recommendation except he would not accept'Unit
II until he was convinced that there .would be no danger of additional
flooding due to grading of flood prone areas.
Councilman Graham moved that the.City Council continue consideration of Tract
467, Unit II until additional reports are filed with the City. Motion died
for lack of a second.
Warren Dolezal, Developer, felt he and the staff had presented all the infor-
mation available on the on -site development and asked what add.itional reports
the City Council requested.
Councilman Norris moved that the City Council accept the final map.and
subdivision agreement of Unit II, Tract 467 with the off -site grading to be
a separate issue to be discussed at a later date. Motion died for lack of
a second.
Robert Strong, Planning Director, again presented his recommendation that the
City Council accept the final map and subdivision agreement for Tract 467,
Unit II, with no approval of moving soil or dirt to adjacent properties. He
felt the Council should approve Unit II, as it was in conformance with the
tentative map previously filed and approved by both the Planning Commission
and the City Council.
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July I, 1974
Page 7
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham that the
final consideration of the map and subdivision agreement of Tract 467,
Unit II be continued to July 15, 1974 with the staff to provide Council
with calculations of flooding on that portion shown as flooded with Unit II
in the 1973 flood. Motion carried on the following roll call.vote:
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Graham, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Gurnee
ABSENT: None
Mr. Dolezal agreed to the continuance of this matter.to July 15, 1974.
Mayor Schwartz declared a recess at 9:45 P.M.
Meeting reconvened at 9:55 P.M., all Councilmen present.
7. A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, again presented to the City Council
the matter of the inoperative vehicles at 319 Branch Street, where the
City had made.a number of attempts to have the occupant either remove
the vehicles or place them in an operative condition and register them
with the State of California.
The City Attorney continued that this matter was originally investigated
and initiated as a criminal misdemeanor violation, had been filed with
the court. Subsequent to the last Council discussion, the matter had been
in the court, at which time the property owner had signed an agreement to
move the vehicles by May, 1974, or enter a plea of guilty.in the court to
' a criminal misdemeanor violation. He now refused to do either one; one
of the City's recourses was to request a new trial date.
The City Attorney recommended,tconsidering the vagaries of the criminal
trial system, including legal costs and time lost in appeals, etc., that
it would be more effective, expeditious and appropriate to implement the
provisions of the City's nuisance abatement ordinance, which had been
adopted since the September date when this matter went to court.
He concluded that-the City Council should initiate proceedings'on a
nuisance abatement under the provisions of the Municipal Code Section 4400.3.
Robert Strong, Planning Director, concurred with the recommendation of the
City Attorney and urged the City Council to proceed with a nuisance abate-
ment on this matter.
E. L. Rodgers, Chief of Police, also informed the City Council that he
supported the recommendation.
E. Woelfe appeared before the City Council with charges against the Pol -ice
Department, the City Attorney,'Jon Ecklund of the Planning Department.and
others as to the treatment he had received in the matter of removing his.
inoperative vehicles from his property. He stated that he felt he had been
harassed and mistreated by the City, and he felt there was some punitive
reason other than the vehicles, why he was being persecuted by the City.
' He concluded by stating that there were no inoperative vehicles on his
property at this'time. and all vehicles on his property were no operative
and registered.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Gurnee the following
resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2630 (1974 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo finding that a public nuisance
may exist upon the premises at 319 Branch Street and ordering a public
hearing on the same and the abatement thereof.
City Council Minutes
July I, 1974
Page 8
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Norris, Gurnee, Brown., Graham, and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None '
8. At this time the City Council considered the final map and sub-
division agreement for Tract 522, Mission Gardens, Arnold Volny, Developer,
an apartment development on Peach Street, bounded by Mill between Nipomo
and Broad Streets.
D. F. Romero,City Engineer, presented the final map for the City Council
stating that the map had been checked and was technically correct. He
also reviewed for the City Council the subdivision agreement with the
following five special conditions:
I. The developer shall pay to the City the sum of $5,400,
which is based upon the following.formula, ($.150 per
dwelling unit x 36 dwelling units. This is the maximum
.fee per dwelling unit as per Ordinance 610 in lieu of
Park Land dedication.)
2. The developer shall pay to the City the sum of $967.72
for the purpose of street tree.planting (''.967.72 lineal.
feet of street frontage @ $1.00 per foot).
3. The developer shall construct curb, gutter and sidewalk,
bring Peach Street to subgrade.and construct DI's; and
the City would provide and place the base material and I
pavement.
4. The developer shall construct curb, gutter and sidewalk
and bring Mill Street to subgrade except for the westerly
240 feet of frontage. The City would provide and place
the base material and pavement.
5. The developer.shall construct a 6 foot A.C. bike path in
the street design area along the westerly 240 feet of
frontage along Mill Street acceptable to the School and
the City Engineer.
Councilman Gurnee asked how the final subdivision map could come before
the City Council for approval when the buildings were practically completed.
He also wondered why the building was started without the installation of
the two fire hydrants as required by ordinance.
The City Engineer explained that this subdivision was also.a condominium
planned development, and that the construction had been a- proved as
consistent with the planned development. The final map was in agreement
with the tentative map previously approved by the Planni'ng.Commission
and City Council.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Graham the following ,
resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION.NO. 2636 (1974 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving the final map of
Tract 522, Mission Gardens (Arnold Volny).
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July I, 1974
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Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Norris, Graham, Brown, Gurnee and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Staff was asked to report to Council regarding the reason why
the combustible construction was allowed to proceed without required
fire hydrant placement.
9. Communication from Mr. James F. Maino objecting to the
recommendations of the wastewater management as proposed by the Water
Quality Control Board which would prohibit the City of San Luis Obispo
from placing effluent water into the creek. He stated that for over
thirty years the ranchers along San Luis Creek depended upon this
water as a primary source of irrigation and that if the City were not
al lowed. to keep a certain amount of water flowing through the creek,
they would be unable to irrigate their pastures or water the cattle.
He felt that this reduction in water would cause him to reduce the
number of cattle he could carry and the land that; -.could be irrigated
and would destroy the economic feasibility of his ranch as the adjacent
creeks all dried up in the summertime. He felt that with present sewage
technology, there must be some way that the City of San Luis Obispo
could clean up the water sufficiently so that it could mix with natural
creek water without risk. He felt his situation was not unique and that
there were a number of ranchers downstream who depended on this creek
for their livelihood. He hoped that the City would object to the
conditions established by the Water Quality Control Board.
City Engineer Romero stated that Mr. Maino's views were in complete
agreement with those already presented to the Water Quality Control
Board.
The communication was ordered received and filed, and that the Water
Quality Control Board be sent a copy.
10. Memorandum from Robert Strong, Planning Director, on behalf
of Jack Kellerman, Chief Building Inspector, requesting-that the City
Council consider an amendment to the Municipal Code increasing the
performance bond requirements for house moving. He stated that a
comprehensive revision of the Municipal'Code was being prepared on
the house moving matter, but as a temporary measure, the proposed
resolution would require a minimum bond•of $5,000: rather than the
present $1,000 to guarantee completion of site improvements in the
event the job of house moving was not diligently pursued.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown the
following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2638 (1974 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo providing
additional bond requirements to guarantee site clean -up and job
completion when buildings are moved.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Brown, Graham, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Council Minutes
July I, 1974
Page 10
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gurnee Consent Items
C -1, C -2, C -3, C -5, C -6, C -7, C -9, C -ll, C -13 were all approved as indi-
cated below.
C -1 The claims against the City of San Luis Obispo were authorized
payment, subject to approval by the Administrative Officer.
C -2 The City Council minutes of April 11; May I, 17, 28, 29 and 31;
and June 4 and 6, 1974 were approved as submitted.
C -3 The following contract payments were approved:
R. B -ker Const.
BULLOCK LANE SEWER EXTENSION Est. #1 $4',117.09
City Plan No. 39 -74 Est. #2 FINAL 457.46"
R. Burke Corporation
STREET RESURFACING PROJECT Est. #3 2,227.50
City Plan No. 35 -74 Est. #4 FINAL 5,382.32
J. D. Concrete
IOOF CEMETARY WALL CONSTRUCTION Est. #1 2,967.45
City Plan No. 41 -74 Est. #2 FINAL 329.72
Walter Bros. Const. Co.
POLICE FACILITY CARPORT EXT. Est. #1 1,707.75
City Plan No. 28-74
Walter Bros. Const. Co. '
ABATEMENT OF WATERWAY OBSTRUCTION Est. #2 270.00
City Plan No. 42 -74 Est. #3 FINAL 335.00
Karleskint -Crum, Inc.
MEADOW PARK, PHASE III Est. #4 5,092.51
City Plan No. 4 -74
C -4 On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Brown, a
motion was adopted authorizing staff to contact the City's assessment
attorney for preparation of necessary paperwork and institute.assessment
district proceedings for widening Johnson Avenue.within.the existing right -
of -way (Plan "F ") adjacent to the Chase and Bilodeau properties.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call.vote:
AYES: Councilmen Norris, Brown, Graham and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Gurnee
ABSENT: None
C -5 The claim against the City of San Luis Obispo by 14 members of
the Police Officers' Association dated June 20, 1974 was ordered received
and viled.
C -6 The memorandum from the Chief of Police regarding change in '
working hours for Police Officers was set for discussion at the July 15,
1974 Council meeting.
C -7 The memorandum from the Human Relations Commission requesting
Council authority to continue to employ Orloff Miller as Social Services
Coordinator for the first three weeks in July on a half -time basis was
approved.
City Council Minutes
July I, 1974
Page II
C -8 On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham
that the City accept the recommendation of the Promotional Coordinating
Committee and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreements with
the Chamber of Commerce for the fiscal year 1974/75. Motion carried,
Councilman Gurnee voting no.
Councilman Gurnee stated that he felt that the Chamber of Commerce
in 1973/74 had done an excellent job in. promoting visitors for the
City of San Luis Obispo, but that he was opposed to promotion in
principle and could not approve this one contract.
C -9 On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gurnee
the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2629 (1974 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo determining
the prevailing rate of wages for City Public Works projects for the year
July .1,'1974, through June 30, 1975, and ordering the publication thereof.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Norris, Brown, Graham, Gurnee and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -10 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Mayor Schwartz
the communication from Jack H. Sausser,.City Manager, City of Auburn,
urging City Council to contact League of California Cities requesting
support and concerted effort toward the passage of legislation to
prevent the unnecessary delay of approved public works projects was
ordered received.and filed. Motion carried, Norris voting no.
C -II The request for sick leave in excess of one week for Ralph Soto
was approved.
C -12 Consideration of current legislation was continued to July 8,
1974.
C -13 The staff report on the requested rate increase from Central
California Communications Corporation (continued from 5/20/74) was set
for public hearing on July 15, 1974.
B -1 The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for
MISSION PLAZA RETAINING WALLS, City Plan No. 21 -74. Bids were opened
June 25, 1974 at 2:30 P.M.
Conco General Engineering $51,426.60,
P.O. Box 511
San Luis Obispo, CA
Madonna Const. Co. $55,555.55
P. 0. Box 9 LO .
San Luis Obispo, CA
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown that the low
bid of Conco in the amount of $51,426.60 be accepted. Motion carried,
all ayes..
City Council Minutes
July I, 1974
Page 12
B -2 The City Clerk reported on the following bids received
for CITY RECREATION CENTER ADDITION, City Plan No. 27 -74. Bids were
opened June 25, 1974 at 2:00 P.M.
Walter J. Schmid $25,400.00
2401 Alexander Ave., L.O.H.
San Luis Obispo, CA
Wheeler Const. Co., Inc.. $26,987.00
2650 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee that the
City accept the low bid of Walter J. Schmid in the amount of $25,400.00.
Motion carried, Councilman Norris voting no.
The City staff was asked to look into the possibility of introducing:;
a change order to eliminate the addition of steam heat to this building
addition.
B -3 The City Clerk reported on bids received for CULVERT
REPLACEMENT IN OLD GARDEN CREEK AT LINCOLN AND BROAD STREETS, City Plan
No. 16 -74. Bids were opened on June 26, 1974 at 3:00 P.M.
Conco General Engineering $87,310.20
P. 0. Box 511
San Luis Obispo, CA
A -C Construction $92,097.60
1738 E. Newbury Rd.
Newbury Park, CA
Maino Const. Co., Inc. $95.689.00
P. 0. Box 1347
San Luis Obispo, CA
R. Burke Corp. $99,680.00
P. 0. Box 957
San Luis Obispo, CA
Madonna Const. Co.. $105,767.00
P. 0. Box 910
San Luis Obispo, CA
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown that the
City accept the low bid of Conco in the amount of $87,310.20. Motion
carried.
The City Clerk presented two letters from the League of Women Voters.
One suggested that the City Council take whatever steps were necessary to
amend the City Charter to change Election Day from the present third
Tuesday in April in the odd numbered year, to the first Tuesday after
the first Monday in March of the odd numbered year. In this way the
City election would be held on the same day as the school elections
that have been done in the past.
The second letter offered the services of the League in writing ballot
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arguments for the City of San Luis Obispo. Both letters were referred
to the next Council meeting for consideration.
The City Council adjourned to Executive Session.
The City Council adjourned at 11:20 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. July 8, 1974.
Motion carried.
APPROVED: November 4, 1974
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v F' atrick, City Clerk