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Roll Call
City Staff
MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1974
CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
12:10 P.M.
Present: John Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee
and Kenneth E. Schwartz
`,Absent: Jesse Norris
Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R. D. Miller,
Administrative Officer; A. J. Shaw, Jr., City
Attorney; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; E. L.
Rodgers, Chief of Police; Wayne Peterson,
Assistant City Engineer; William Flory, Director
of Parks & Recreation; Robert Strong, Planning
Director
9A. Frank G. Exter, Chairman, Ad Hoc Task Force on Resources
Inventory, appointed by the City Council on March 25, 1974, to consider
the proposed Ordinance No. 604, submitted their report to the City
Council at this time.
Mr. Exter stated that the Ad Hoc Committee heard presentations by the
various City Department Heads relative.to the areas of jurisdiction
and responsibility, made further inquiry, and discussed the proposals.
The matter was extended over a 17 -week period.
Mr. Exter then reviewed recommendations made by the Committee that
guided the Ad Hoc Committee on two basic principles:
I. That the City had the responsibility to determine
availability and adequacy of municipal services and
resources to any property in the City of San Luis
Obispo and to make such information available to the
pub.lic, and that
2. The citizenry of the City had the right.to know the
condition of the City's resources at all times in order
that the City cost for proposed.i.ncreases in resource
inventories could be, measured.against development
benefits to the community.
In order to realize these two principles, the Task Force recommended:
' I. That the City develop and maintain up -to -date and
reliable . information on the current and future capability
of the City's basic resources.
2. That the resource inventory system include:
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A. Water Sources
B. Water Distribution Systems
C. Fire Fighting Capability
D. Sewage Treatment Capacity
E. Sewage Collection Systems
F. Park and Open Spaces
G. Land by Use Category
H. Schools (to be coordinated with the School
District and College Authorities)
I. Storm Drainage
J. Police
K. Library
L. Pedestrian and Vehicular Circulation
3. It was reasonable to expect Department Heads to certify
as to availability and adequacy of municipal resources.
4. The City Council establish certification procedures.
5. The procedures to be used should be set forth in an
Ordinance.
6. In instances where City Department Heads presently have
sufficient information to certify as to availability and
adequacy of` municipal resources, the City accelerate
its efforts to collect missing chart and map information.
7. The City allocate adequate budget to correct inventory
gaps and to maintain the total resource inventory up to
date.
8. In the meantime, it was reasonable-to expect Department
Heads to proceed with a certification program and to do
immediate localized investigations to ascertain and
report on the status of resource capabilities for
individual projects.
The Task Force then submitted six amendments they felt should be pre-
sented and put into the draft of Ordinance No. 604. In addition to the
six amendments to Ordinance No. 604, the Task Force made the following
general recommendations:
I. That recognition be given to possible impact which would
result from decisions made by public agencies other than
the City of San Luis Obispo and recommended that the City
explore the possibility of establishing procedures to
coordinate the development of these agencies and their
effect upon City resources.
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2. That Ordinance No. 604 be adopted with the amendments
recommended by the Task Force incorporated therein.
Mr.. Exter concluded by stating that this was a brief overview of
the major recommendations'of the Ad Hoc Task Force, and he would
be most happy to answer any questions the Council wished to ask.
Mrs. Janice A. Clucas, member of the citizens Ad Hoc Task Force on
Resource Inventory, submitted a minority report on behalf"of herself
and Glenna.Dean Dovey, which stated their primary objection was to the
amendments being recommended by the Task Force to the Ordinance.
The minority group felt the amendments needed clarification before
incorporation into an ordinance. Therefore they asked.the following
questions:
Amendment #1
Where does the City's greater responsibility I.ie, to the
present residents and taxpayers? to transient residents?
to property owners or residents outside the City? to the
Developer?
What is meant by "reasonable growth "?
Amendment #3
Is this not already a City policy? Why does it need to
be in a new ordinance?
Amendment #4
As in Amendment #I., where does the City's greater responsibility
lie? Which deficiency should get attention first?
How should the City's financial resource capabilities be
determined by current budget, bonding capacity, taxing to
the maximum limits, or revenue.sharing funds?
In considering Amendment #2, the minority group agreed that standards
and criteria should be adopted as soon as possible by the City, but
they felt this direction should remain part of the ordinance as in
Section 2800.5. The ordinance should be the law which required
establishment of such standards.
In regard to Amendment #5, the minority group requested the inclusion
under water in level one systems of a distinct reference to fire
fighting capabilities, not spelling.it out could conceivably lead to
another situation such as the current problem in the Los Osos Valley.
Janice Clucas, on behalf of:the minority report-, stated that they
agreed with the-balance of the Task Force recommendation; however, they
asked that the City Council consider the minority viewpoint.
The Mayor thanked the Chairman of the Ad Hoc Task Force and also the
minority spokesman and suggested that this matter be continued.
10. Memorandum from the City Attorney reminding the City Council
that the seven -year grace period for the removal of non - illuminated and
off -site non - conforming signs under the City's sign ordinance expired
in early September, 1974.
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Although the City was unsuccessful in obtaining the removal of the
Ryan signs on Monterey Street under the City's nuisance abatement
ordinance, the lack of success was due to the special facts surrounding
the issuance of the permit to rebuild in that case. In general, the
City Attorney recommended the uti-lization,.of the nuisance abatement
procedure for the removal of signs which violated.the sign ordinance.
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In order to make it clear to the courts that the Council intended to
utilize the nuisance abatement procedure for such signs,.he' recommended
that the City Council adopt an'ordinance which added a section to the
sign ordinance specifically declaring that signs in violation of the
sign ordinance were public nuisances.
The City Council discussed with the City Attorney the proposed amend-
ment to the Municipal Code.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown the
following ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE NO. 623 (1974 Series),
an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo amending the Municipal
Code to provide that signs erected,.existing or maintained in violation
of provisions of the sign ordinance are public nuisances.
Passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham, Brown, Gurnee and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Norris
H. Memorandum from Robert Strong, Planning Director, requesting
that the City Council consider the adoption of a resolution for sub-
mission to the County and Cities Area Planning Coordinating Council and
the Council- on Intergovernmental Relations, requesting a time extension
for General Plan Element adoption by the City of San Luis Obispo.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman. Graham, the
following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2649 (1974 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo requesting
General Plan Element time extensions.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Graham, Gurnee and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Norris
12. Memorandum from Robert Strong, Planning Director, informing
the City Council that URA, Buildinq Condition.Survey, completed the
first segment of their assignment on a parcel -by- parcel evaluation of
residential building conditions, historic and architectural significance,
and other individual and neighborhood characteristics, a study which
was part of the General Plan update presently under contract in the
City of San Luis Obispo.
It was requested that the City Council authorize an increase from-the
initial allowance of.S2,500 for URA services, in order to.continue .
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13. Memorandum from Robert Strong, Planning Director, requesting
that the City Council consider the amendments to the City's Environ-
mental Impact Guidelines and Procedures was continued to the August 12,
1974 meeting.
14. Communication from Oceanaire Mobile Home Park questioning
garbage rates was continued to the next Council meeting of August 19,
1974.
15: Memorandum from Robert Strong, Planning. Director, regarding
grading at the French Hospital and Clinic Site, 1911 Johnson Avenue.
Mr. Strong stated that on Saturday, July 27, 1974 he observed that
grading in the vicinity of the parking lot behind the French Hospital
and Clinic had distributed fill to a large undeveloped terrace, con-
siderably beyond any authorized activity. He stated he was familiar
with the approved plan for the grading as it required explanation
and modification prior to the Planning Department recommending
approval at the Planning Commission for EIR determination on May 14,
1974, as well as City Council acceptance for "off- site" grading beyond
the area of precise development proposals on May 24, 1974.
He continued a further joint inspection with the City Engineer,
Assistant Administrative Officer and the City's Public Works Inspector
and :a review of the approved plan revealed other discrepancies between
the accepted profile and grades, and observed field conditions,
none authorized by the City. The differences were significant -
spreading of excess fill over several acres beyond limited area
authorized, banks and slopes visibly steeper and up to seven (7)
feet higher than approved, and surface drainage not as provided on
the plans.
Robert Strong continued he recognized the sensitivity of this
particular property and spent several hours meeting in both the
office and in the field reviewing the initially proposed plan with
Charles French and Ben Maddalena and repeated this exercise after
receiving requested plan-revisions. Only after several days of
subsequent meetings with the same representatives and staff insistence
that excess or "minimum standard" grading could require greater
evaluation and therefore delays, did they resolve a. plan acceptable
to the Planning Department, receive a negative declaration from the
Planning Commission; and obtain Council approval.
He stated in his opinion, the representatives of the French Hospital
knowingly exceeded the grading authorized by permit and failed to
comply with plans and standards mutually and publicly accepted. He
stated that while it was „possible to consider an amended plan or to
remove or alter unacceptable deposits to correct the discrepancies,
it represented .a blatant disregard for City procedures including
environmental impact, engineering, planning and Council determinations,
and he felt punitive action should be sought by the City Council of
the property owner.
the same survey in the second
and third
areas of the City of San
Luis Obispo. The amended cost
would not
exceed $3,630.
Robert Strong wished to remind
the City
Council that the approved
budget for this allocation was
$4,000.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded
by Councilman Brown the
request was approved, the URA
contract was.extended,
and also the
contract payment of $1,050 was
approved
by the City Council.
13. Memorandum from Robert Strong, Planning Director, requesting
that the City Council consider the amendments to the City's Environ-
mental Impact Guidelines and Procedures was continued to the August 12,
1974 meeting.
14. Communication from Oceanaire Mobile Home Park questioning
garbage rates was continued to the next Council meeting of August 19,
1974.
15: Memorandum from Robert Strong, Planning. Director, regarding
grading at the French Hospital and Clinic Site, 1911 Johnson Avenue.
Mr. Strong stated that on Saturday, July 27, 1974 he observed that
grading in the vicinity of the parking lot behind the French Hospital
and Clinic had distributed fill to a large undeveloped terrace, con-
siderably beyond any authorized activity. He stated he was familiar
with the approved plan for the grading as it required explanation
and modification prior to the Planning Department recommending
approval at the Planning Commission for EIR determination on May 14,
1974, as well as City Council acceptance for "off- site" grading beyond
the area of precise development proposals on May 24, 1974.
He continued a further joint inspection with the City Engineer,
Assistant Administrative Officer and the City's Public Works Inspector
and :a review of the approved plan revealed other discrepancies between
the accepted profile and grades, and observed field conditions,
none authorized by the City. The differences were significant -
spreading of excess fill over several acres beyond limited area
authorized, banks and slopes visibly steeper and up to seven (7)
feet higher than approved, and surface drainage not as provided on
the plans.
Robert Strong continued he recognized the sensitivity of this
particular property and spent several hours meeting in both the
office and in the field reviewing the initially proposed plan with
Charles French and Ben Maddalena and repeated this exercise after
receiving requested plan-revisions. Only after several days of
subsequent meetings with the same representatives and staff insistence
that excess or "minimum standard" grading could require greater
evaluation and therefore delays, did they resolve a. plan acceptable
to the Planning Department, receive a negative declaration from the
Planning Commission; and obtain Council approval.
He stated in his opinion, the representatives of the French Hospital
knowingly exceeded the grading authorized by permit and failed to
comply with plans and standards mutually and publicly accepted. He
stated that while it was „possible to consider an amended plan or to
remove or alter unacceptable deposits to correct the discrepancies,
it represented .a blatant disregard for City procedures including
environmental impact, engineering, planning and Council determinations,
and he felt punitive action should be sought by the City Council of
the property owner.
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He concluded he conferred with the City Attorney, who also believed
that it was unfortunately sometimes necessary to demonstrate that City
ordinances and procedures were important and that compliance was
enforceable. He therefore requested.that the City Council authorize
the filing of a misdemeanor violation against the parties involved
in this permit and the staff be authorized to pursue citation proceedings
against others who, in the future, show similar apparent and intentional
disregard..
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reviewed for the City Council the steps
taken by his department in approving plans and in the inspection of
the approved grading, filling and dumping on the French Hospital Site.
He also informed the Council that he had written to French asking that
the fill be brought to conform with the approved plan or a new grading
plan be submitted for staff consideration.
Ben Maddalena, engineer representing Central Coast Engineering, engineers
for the French properties, stated that as requested by the City Engineer,
they would submit a grading plan showing the revisions to the initial
grading plan which provided for the embankment of material excavated
for the basement and for the parking area of the French Clinic. He
continued that additional embankment was generated due to the following
reasons:
I. A subsequent decision was made to import approximately
10 inches of top soil instead of utilizing the native
adobe material initially found on ;a corner of the
- project. A portion of the adobe was removed, stock-
piled in another location and then-spread around the
buildings. This material was then again moved out of
the building area to the embankment area.
2. During preparation of the parking area, :a portion
of the subgrade was found to be unstable and.had to.
be replaced by Kaiser base material: The unsatisfactory
sub —base material was taken.to the embankment area.
3,. The stockpile of the basement material existing on the
site possibly contained more than initially estimated.
He stated at no time was there any intention to violate the grading
ordinances. -At all times it was felt that the work lay within the
scope of the initial permit. It was also felt that the work was
correct and in accordance-with good engineering practices. He stated
had the view been otherwise, work would have ceased and a resubmission
of the plan would have been made regardless of delays encountered.
He concluded that should both the present field conditions and the
proposed revised grading plan not be acceptable, the property owners
would comply in total with the initial plan as they felt the work was
still in progress.. He stated they sincerely regretted the re— emergence
of any controversy regarding the project and apologized for not
handling required changes in site grading in complete accordance with
the wishes of the City Departments.
The City Council discussed with Mr. Maddalena, engineer for the property
owner, and D. F. Romero, City Engineer, various safeguards.that could be
incorporated in plans for future grading permits within the City to
avoid the embarrassment of such a situation.
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A discussion was made of some way to protect both the City and the
property owner from this type of problem.
Councilman Gurnee reviewed the history of grading on the French
Hospital and Clinic Site since its inception. It was his opinion
that the developer and his engineers had constantly exceeded the permits
issued for grading and earthmoving on the site. He urged that the
City Council support the request of the Planning Director and City
Attorney, and a misdemeanor complaint be filed against the developer
or his engineer or whoever was responsible for complete disregard
of .City ordinances and regulations.
Councilman Brown asked for clarification of the City Attorney of just
what violations were involved as far as a misdemeanor was concerned.
A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, explained the violation which called for
the filing of a misdemeanor complaint.
Mayor Schwartz felt the Council should require that the earth be
removed to meet the permit and grading plan as submitted by the engineer
and property owner and approved by the Planning Commission and City
Council.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Mayor Schwartz that the
City order the removal of any excess dirt from the site and the property
owner be forced to comply with the grading plan that was approved by
the City and for which a permit was issued. Motion carried, all
Ayes, Councilman Norris absent.
August 10 Management Workshop re management concepts and
City organizational structure.
August 12 Discuss City Hall organization - Council decision.
August 16 Concept plans for basement remodel and preliminary
drawings for Council Chambers available for review
in City Clerk's Office.
16. Council consideration of a Charter Amendment to increase
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Mayor and Council Members "salaries was continued to the study session
of August 12, 1974, on motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by
Councilman Graham. Motion carried, all Ayes, Councilman Norris
absent.
17. David Williamson, Assistant Administrative Officer, presented
to the City Council a time schedule for the proposed Council Chambers
and basement remodeling of City Hall for their consideration. He
stated the time schedule had been developed jointly by Mr. Ethan
Jennings, Architect for the project, and himself. He stated the
time schedule was compressed to a minimum and would require several
Council study sessions to accomplish and keep the program on schedule.
CITY HALL REMODELING PROJECT TIME SCHEDULE
August 2 Concept plans for Council Chamber remodel available
in City Clerk's Office
.August 5 Council presentation of concept plans for remodel
of Council Chambers - Council decision.
August 10 Management Workshop re management concepts and
City organizational structure.
August 12 Discuss City Hall organization - Council decision.
August 16 Concept plans for basement remodel and preliminary
drawings for Council Chambers available for review
in City Clerk's Office.
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August 19 Council presentation of concept plans for remodel
of basement - Council decision.
Review and approve preliminary drawings fog Council
Chambers.
September 6 Preliminary plans for basement remodel available for
review in City Clerk's Office.
September 9 Review and approve preliminary plans for basement.
September 30 Review and approve working drawings for Council
Chambers and basement.
October 2
November I
,November 4
Advertise for bids.
Open bids.
Council presentation of bid results and approval of
contract.
November 6 -16 Begin construction and order materials.
January 6 -16 Estimate completion of Council Chambers.
May 15 Estimated completion of basement.
David Williamson and Ethan Jennings then presented for the City Council's
consideration several schematic drawings and plans for remodeling of
the Council Chambers and improving seating and viewing areas.
Three separate plans were presented for Council consideration. It
showed a rearranged area for the City Council desk, an area for the
Department Heads facing the public, a new visual screen, public address
system, tape recording equipment to be included in the remodeling,
and also the addition of theatre -type chairs for the audience and
also a plan for raising the back 6f the Council Chambers in a theatre -
like atmosphere. The estimated cost of scheme #1 was $75,240. The
estimated cost of Scheme #2 was $65,736. The estimated cost of Scheme #3
was $31,786.
The City Council discussed with Mr. Williamson and Mr. Jennings some
of the concepts in the remodeling of the Council Chambers and the
relationship between the Council; Department Heads, media, and the
public.
After discussion of the various concepts and schematic drawings, it
was moved by Councilman Gurnee,: seconded by Councilman Graham that the
City Council accept the concept as presented by the Architect in Scheme #I,
with the City staff to proceed with detailed plans and specifications for
its implementation. Motion-carried, a1,1 Ayes, Councilman Norris absent.
David Williamson then submitted for the City Council's consideration a
contract with Ethan Jennings for Architectural services for the
remodeling of the City Hall basement and Council Chambers.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown the City
Council accepted the standard contract for architectural services and
authorized the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City. Motion carried,
all Ayes, Councilman Norris absent.
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18. Memorandum from David Williamson, Assistant Administrative
Officer., notifying the City Council.that the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Zone 9 Advisory Committee would be held on August 9
and the primary subject of discussion would be establishment of a
streambed maintenance program.
' He stated that following a discussion with the County Engineer's
Office and the City Public Works Director, the County suggested that
maintenance might be accomplished by City work forces with reimburse-
ment by Zone 9. The City Public Works Director stated his preference
was that work be completed by forces other than City work forces,
either County employees or contractors to Zone 9. His recommendation
was'on the basis that if this were done by County employees or
private contractors, then City employees would be available to
concentrate on waterways and other drainage facilities which would
not be included in the scope of the work undertaken by Zone 9.
Mr. Williamson continued that he had taken into consideration the
fact that work programs undertaken by Zone 9 would be subject to
policy review and formulation by the Zone 9 Advisory Committee, which
had two City representatives, and funding would-be from all of the
property owners living within the San Luis Obispo creek watershed.
In terms of work accomplishment, it seemed reasonable that,the steps
from policy formulation to actual completion of work be directly
coordinated through a single office or individual which should be
the County Engineer's Office. Under this arrangement the City would
have the opportunity to review and evaluate the type of work to be
done within the waterways. This would include review by the Waterways
Planning Board.
If the City were to adopt the procedure proposed by the County, work
would be done under the supervision of the City and problems in communi-
cation between the City staff and the County would result because
responsibility for actual work would be with one agency and funding
would be from another agency.
He asked that the City Council consider this matter and advise the____
City's Zone 9 representatives as to the best approach for the City.
The City Council discussed with the City's representatives to the
Zone 9 Advisory Board, and felt they concurred with the staff
recommendation that Zone 9 handle streambed maintenance either
through the County Engineer's Office with their own employees or
with contract employees, and the City not be involved in the actual
maintenance program.
19A. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, submitted to the City Council
a presentation made by him before the Water Quality Control Board in
Santa Maria on July 24, 1974, regarding the Basin Plan.
He stated that the main thrust of his presentation was that even the
State consultant on the Basin Plan was uncertain as to the direction
which the City should be required to take in disposing.of its
treated effluent. He requested that the Board give direction to the
City that a thorough study be made of the benefits and detriments
to stream discharge, and that this study be financed under a federal
grant for sewage disposal.
He also stated.he asked that the Water Quality Control Board have
the consultant submit more detailed information regarding the
environmental impact of prohibition of discharge of effluent to San
Luis Obispo Creek. This was an important item to the people living
below San Luis Obispo.
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He concluded that the Water Quality Control Board was merely
gathering information at this hearing, and the information submitted
would be used for additional modification to the Plan which would
be subject to a .final hearing sometime in the future.
The City Council thanked the City Engineer for bringing them up to
date on his presentation before the WQCB.
19B. D. F.-Romero, City Engineer, submitted for the City Council's
consideration a proposed resolution which would add additional
support to the presentations made by him before the Water Quality
Control Board.
The City Council discussed the resolution entitled, "A.resolut -ion
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo requesting modification
to the Basin Plan and Discharge Requirements for the San Luis Obispo
Sewage Treatment Plant ".
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham the
following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2651 (1974 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo requesting
modification to the Basin Plan and Discharge Requirements . for the
San Luis Obispo Sewage:Treatment'Plant.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:.
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Graham, Gurnee and Mayor-Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Norris
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham the
following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2650 (1974 Series)
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo asking
the Channel Counties Division of the League of California Cities to
recommend to the League support for legislation providing dual City-
County control of the unincorporated areas surrounding— ci.ties..:.
Passed and adopted on the following,roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Brown and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Norris
The City Clerk was instructed to provide sufficient copies to all cities
in the Channel Counties Division for their consideration at the August 9,
1974, meeting.
19C. The Mayor submitted for the Council's information a letter
he received from George E..Hoffman, owner of the Hidden Hills Mobilodge
on Tank Farm Road, asking that they be annexed to the City or at least
have their sewage taken care of by the City of San Luis Obispo..
In the Hoffman Ietter - the Mayor stated that the property owners had been
requested by representatives-of the Regional Water Quality Control Board
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to request such sewage service. The Mayor stated he wrote a letter
to Mr. Hoffman asking that they submit to the City Council what new
information had'be'eh presented by the Water Quality Control Board
to warrant a hearing before the City Council.. The Mayor stated.he
felt that before the Council would again hear the same problem, they
wished to have additional input.
The Mayor submitted a letter, a copy of which was sent to Mr. Hoffman
from Kenneth R. Jones, Executive Officer, stating that the recent
permit granted to the City of San Luis Obispo.for_ sewage treatment
specified that the City could no longer adhere to the present system
of waste discharge. In order to comply with the permit the City
must modify their system. Mr. Jones stated that the City must allow
Mr. Hoffman to connect to the City's water system; if not allowed,
the WQCB staff would recommend denial of any. Federal and State
monies granted to future projects for the City of San Luis Obispo.
The Mayor stated he was not asking for action but wanted to bring
the matter to the Council's attention.
21. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and specifications
for purchase of WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BARMINUTOR for the City
Sewage Treatment Plant. The estimated cost was $16,000.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham the
City Engineer was authorized to call for bids on this item'.
22. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and specifications
for PARALLEL SEWERLINES PROJECT, City Plan No. 46 -74. The estimated
cost was-$41,000. The parallel sewer.lines would'be Santa Rosa,
' Monterey to Marsh, CIP #21.- Palm & Grove to California and Monterey
added to this CIP item.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown the
plans and specifications were approved and the City Engineer was
authorized to call for bids. Motion carried, Councilman Norris
absent.
23. Wayne Peterson, Assistant City Engineer, presented plans
and'specifications for the LOS OSOS VALLEY -OLD TOWN WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION,
City Plan No. W73 -10. The estimated cost was $652,000. CIP #1
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman-Graham the
Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized the
call for bids. Motion carried.
24. Memorandum from Wayne Peterson, Assistant City Engineer,
notifying the City Council that they had notified California
Polytechnic State University of an increase in the cost of sewage
treatment under agreement which allowed an adjustment to a rate
charged per million gallons of sewage treatment on a regular basis.
At the request of University representatives, the matter was continued
for consideration to the August 19, 1974 meeting.
25. D. F.
Romero, City
Engineer, presented for the
Council's
consideration an
amendment to
the Broad - Lincoln Culvert
Project
presently under
construction
for drainage on Old Garden
Creek.
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Page 12
The City Engineer stated that plans and specifications for this contract
called for a reinforced concrete box culvert. During construction,
the contractor experienced some serious difficulty with retention of
the natural earth banks while excavating for the culvert. The
contractor had suggested a substitution which would provide for '
extra large blocks with cells of sufficient dimension to provide
for the full reinforced concrete wall specified. There was sufficient
benefit to the contractor that he was willing to give a credit of
$2,000 to the City if the change were permitted. The change would
result in a slight increase in the amount of steel, the concrete, and
strength of the box culvert, with a net cost savings to the City.
The City Engineer stated he had no objection
it was such a significant deviation from the
this for Council review and approval. Since
item,:the work could not progress until the
from the City Council. Therefore, he wanted
with the City Council at this time.
to the change, however,
plans, he wished to submit
this change was a key
contractor had an answer
to discuss.this matter
He then submitted samples of the type of blocks or cells that would
be used in lieu of concrete culvert. He assured the City Council that
the wall would be as strong or stronger using the substitute material.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham the City
Engineer was authorized to make the amendment as recommended.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham the
meeting adjourned at 3:10 P.M., August 6, 1974 to 7:30 P.M., August 12,
1974. Motion carried, Councilman Norris absent. I
APPROVED: November 4, 1974
. F TRICK, CITY CLERK
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