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MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1975 - 12:10.p.m.
CITY HALL
Pledge
Roll Call
PRESENT: Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee and Mayor Kenneth E. Schwartz
City Staff
ABSENT: John C. Brown, Jesse Norris
PRESENT:. J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; A.J. Shaw, City Attorney;
D.F. Romero, Director of Public Services; Wayne Peterson,
City Engineer; Robert Strong, Director.of Community Develop-
ment; David.Williamson, Assistant Administrative Officer
13. Robert Strong submitted a. recommendation from the Planning Commission
on a request from Charles French for the abandonment of a orp tion of Lorraine
Terrace. The.Planning Commission required that a reversion to acreage be
pursued concurrent with street abandonment. The staff recommended, and the
Planning Commission concurred, that the preferred.approach would be to revert
the property to acreage for both the French property and the adjoining
ownership of the Southern Pacific Company.
Further discussions with staff stated that the City Attorney indicated that
a new.state law enabled the City to initiate reversions to acreage.. Therefore,
the staff suggested that the City Council consider the street abandonment
request and the Commission recommended reversion to acreage. The reversion
to acreage process would accomplish the street abandonment as well as.to
eliminate the obsolete lot configuration remaining on.the "records and would
thus be more an appropriate procedure.
The staff further recommended that the City Council initiate reversion to
acreage on the adjoining Southern Pacific Company property to similarly
dispose of obsolete platting,.including unnecessary, undeveloped streets
and lots. The resultant acreage would retain frontage on other segments
of public streets, and could be resubdivided in the future in accordance
with current standards.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee that the City
proceed with an intention to revert the land to acreage, but that the City
retain rights -of -way for access to Sinsheimer Park with the staff to bring
back further input on the proposal, which would include setting a public
hearing. Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor.Schwartz, Councilmen Gurnee and Graham
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Brown and Norris
14. Memorandum from Robert Strong, Community Development.Director,
regarding City participation in the.county -wide noise, up blic. safety and
scenic highway.elements of the General Plan.
1 Robert Strong stated that this proposal would allow the cities in the
county to.participate on a prorata share basis in the preparation of noise
and safety elements under contract with Envicom. The City's
share for funding these General Plan elements would be $7,767.00.
It was the Community Development Director's feeling that both elements
would assist the City in the preparation of their General Plan revision
and refinements and would contribute to a City - County cooperative effort
to achieve consistent policy.
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February 5, 1975
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Although, not anticipated.as.a part-of the City's General Plan revision
program, the Area Council approach would benefit the City by re- evaluation
of airport noise and resolution of noise and public safety element policies
and programs. He, therefore, recommended that the City utilize a portion
of the $30,000 General Plan Capital Outlay Account reserved for City - County
planning team and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the agreement on
behalf of the City.
Robert Strong submitted the funding for the General Plan elements 'for the
agencies as follows: Unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County 1
$12,520; City of.Arro o Grande _ $2;091; Grover City - 2,025 Morro -Bay -
1,660, Paso Robles - 1,842; Pismo Beach - $1,211; San Luis Obispo . = X7,767.
Councilman Gurnee felt that the-City of San Luis Obispo residents represented
25 percent of the assessed evaluation of the county..' He felt that this
cost sharing was double taxation for the residents of the City, as he felt
this should be paid from county funds on behalf of the entire county and not
just for the unincorporated areas with the cities having to pay twice, once
through county taxes and once through city taxes.
The City Council discussed the overall philosophy of the split on cost on
this particular program.
Mayor Schwartz suggested that the_City..Council accept the staff recommendation,
authorize the approval of the contract,.but that a letter be sent to the Area
Planning Commission objecting to the County's approach to payment stating it
should be based on a more equitable cost sharing with county funds being
used on the project.
Councilman Gurnee suggested that the matter be continued to February 18, 1975
for consideration by the full Council and that the staff try to get cost
sharing more equitable.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded.by Councilman Gurnee that the City
Council authorize the joint powers agreement for the county -wide noise,
public safety and scenic highway elements of the County General Plan, but
that a letter objecting to.the cost sharing be sent to the County..on behalf
of the City Council. Motion carried, Councilmen Brown and .Norris absent.
15. D.F. Romero presented plans and specifications for SEWAGE PUMPING
STATION to be used at Broad and Rockview in conjunction with the Broad Street
Widening Project of the State of'California. The cost estimate would be
$20,000, a major portion of which would be reimbursed'by the State.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Mayor Schwartz that the plans
and specifications be approved and that the staff be authorized to call
for bids.
16. Council consideration of Federal Grant Application (FAU) for
Santa Rosa Street Widening, Monterey to Walnut Streets. Cost estimate -
S66,000 with a Federal grant of-7422,564. Also considered was Item No. C -13
regarding right -of -way work for Santa Rosa Street Widening Project to be
handled by the Department of Transportation, State of California, were both
continued to the regular City Council meeting of February 18, 1975.
17. At this time the City Council considered the Legislative Bulletin,
League of California Cities, dated.January 20, 1975.
Support Assembly Bill 494 - clearing conflicts with existing laws in 1
Proposition No. 9.
Support Assembly Bill 187 - which would make bulletproof vests.available to
law .enforcement personnel while on duty and that such equipment remain the
property of the agency furnishing it.
Support ACR.1_7 - approving a study authority on law revision commission.
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February 5, 1975
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Oppose Assembly Bill 188 - which would exclude any low rent housing develop-
ment fors, the elderly �,�whah: received state orifederal financing would be exempt
ren from the imposition of any city tax or fee attributable to the con-
struction permit.
Oppose Senate Bill 143 - which would give the business inventory exemption, and
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Mayor Schwartz that the City
Council oppose Assembly Bill 337, which would place revenue limits on tax
rate ceilings. This would be in addition to the ceilings presently
established in-Senate Bill 90 on tax rate limits for cities and counties.
Motion carried, Councilmen Brown and Norris absent.
19. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham
the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2709 -A (1975 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City -of San Luis Obispo approving and
adopting labor relations changes for the Police and Fire Departments
necessitated by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
Passed and adopted on the following roil call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee and Graham and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Brown and Norris
20. The City Council adjourned to Executive Session.
21. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee
the meeting adjourned to February 10, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried,
Councilmen Brown and Norris absent.
APPROVED: June 16, 1975 cy�
�J--Fr.-F. zpatrick, City Clerk
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would be increased to
100 percent over a five -year period,
which would make
a substantial loss of
California.
potential revenue growth for cities
and counties of
The above support and
opposition to bills was approved, on
motion of Mayor
Schwartz, seconded by
Councilman Graham. Motion carried,
Councilmen Brown
and Norris absent.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Mayor Schwartz that the City
Council oppose Assembly Bill 337, which would place revenue limits on tax
rate ceilings. This would be in addition to the ceilings presently
established in-Senate Bill 90 on tax rate limits for cities and counties.
Motion carried, Councilmen Brown and Norris absent.
19. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham
the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2709 -A (1975 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City -of San Luis Obispo approving and
adopting labor relations changes for the Police and Fire Departments
necessitated by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
Passed and adopted on the following roil call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee and Graham and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Brown and Norris
20. The City Council adjourned to Executive Session.
21. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee
the meeting adjourned to February 10, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried,
Councilmen Brown and Norris absent.
APPROVED: June 16, 1975 cy�
�J--Fr.-F. zpatrick, City Clerk
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