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MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1976 - 12:10 P.M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT: Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, and.Mayor Kenneth
E. Schwartz
ABSENT: Jesse Norris and Steven Petterson
PRESENT: R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer; J.H.
Fitzpatrick,.City Clerk; D.F. Romero, Director
of Public Services; R. Strong,.Director of
Community Development; R. Muravez, Director of
Finance; W. Flory, Director of Parks and Rec-
reation; J. Quirk, Utilities Superintendent
1. City Council discussed-with staff, population.projections
and estimates as they relate to the.General Pla_n,.sewer plant and water
plant expansions, in view of the action taken by the City Council on
Monday, June 28,, 1976.
2.' City Council members present, adjourned to Council Chambers
to meet with representatives of-Aquatic's SLO, who wished to inform the
Council of wide interest-in the.City providing an olympic size swim-
ming facility for the City of San Luis Obispo. They presented the Council
with a petition, signed by approximately 1700 signers stating:
"We want ..more.swimming...in.San:Luis Obispo.. Our City has
outgrown Nuss Pool. A new pool-is-needed and wanted by the
community and has been planned, designed and budgeted by the
City. It would mean recreation for the community, income for
businesses and sports stature for our City. Lets make it a
ieality! We support construction of the pool now.
The Councilmen present accepted the petition, stated that the entire'
Council was aware of the desire of Aquatic's SLO for a competitive 50
meter swimming pool, and that as soon as the year end account balances
of City finances are known, the Council would review their priority list
for reserve funds.
3. The City Council then reviewed existing fees for permits,
licenses etc. to see which, if any, should be increased or even reduced.
The City Administrative Officer was.asked.to look into how many other
cities had increased-the transient occupancy tax (bed tax) to 6% and
report back to City Council with recommendations.
Councilman Gurnee suggested that the City Council consider imposingga
land or deed transfer tax on each.land sale in the City. Based on the
dollar amount of transaction in 1976/1977, a 1% transfer tax would raise
approximately $ 301,254.
The Council asked Councilman Gurnee.to refine his proposal, check on
legality and return the proposal for Council consideration.
City Council Minutes
June -30, 1976
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Council discussed increasing the water.rates in.an attempt to more
realistically have the water system pay.for its own maintenance and
operation. Also, in view.of the increased cost of-the seismic study
at Salinas Dam, the estimated cost is $ 165,000. to be paid $ 120,000.
in 1976/77 and balance next fiscal year.
Councilman Gurnee suggested that the City Council consider an additional
charge for water on unimproved property in the Los Osos Valley and Edna
Valley areas, as.these developing areas are what is causing both the
fiscal and physical burden on the water system.
The suggestion was referred to the City Administrative Officer for staff
study on methods to achieve this and to submit recommendations to the
City Council of charges by area.
The Council discussed an interim water-rate increase of $1.00 per cus-
tomer until the water study has been completed. Also, the Council con-
sidered increasing sewer-service charges.by $2.00 in order to begin
accumulating the City's share of the sewer plant expansion cost.
Consideration of utility rate increases was continued for consideration
by full Council.
4. Staff reported to City Council that the various green fees
at the City golf course have never been formalized by the City Council
and asked that Council adopt a resolution establishing green feessetc.
Matter continued to Council meeting of July 6, 1976.
5. On.motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded.by Councilman
Graham the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3080
(1976 Series) a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo.
finding and.determining that Police Chief'Ervin L..Rodgers is disabled.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Norris and Petterson
6. Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m., on motion of Councilman Gurnee,
seconded by Councilman Graham. Motion carried. Councilmen Norris and
Petterson absent.
APPROVED: August 2, 1976
J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk
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