HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/01/1977MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY; MARCH 1, 1977 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
Pledge
Roll Call
I PRESENT: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and Mayor
Schwartz
ABSENT: None
City Staff
PRESENT: J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R.D. Miller, Administrative
Officer; Allen Grimes, City Attorney; Rob Strong, Director
of Community Development; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer;
D.F. Romero, Director of Public Services
1. The City Council held a public hearing on Resolution No. 3242, a resolution
of intention to abandon a portion of Abbott Street between Henderson and Buena
Vista Avenue.
Mayor.Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the City Council for or against the abandonment.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On.motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3256 (1977 Series), a resolution of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo finding and determining that a portion
of Abbott Street is unnecessary for present or prospective street purposes and
ordering the abandonment of same.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Norris, Petterson and
Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. The City Council held a public hearing on Resolution No. 3243, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo requiring
sidewalk improvements on portions of various streets in the City.
D.F. Romero, Director of Public Services, presented a map and reviewed the
requirements of the street improvements.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
T. Maomi,.761 Morro Street, a new owner of the property, did not know what
improvements he would place on the property but asked that the City Council
grant a one year extension so that he could include the improvements in his
development when the property was built.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Norris, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3257 (1977 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo determining that public convenience
and necessity require construction of certain improvements (but granting 761
Morro Street a one year extension for placing the improvements and that sidewalk
be exempted at 662 and 670 Osos Street).
City Council Minutes
March 1, 1977
Page 2
Motion lost on the following roll call vote as a 4/5 vote was required on side-
walk improvements.
AYES: Councilmen Graham, Norris and Gurnee
NOES: Councilman Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the resolution ,
was reintroduced with the only exception to 761 Morro Street.
Motion lost on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilman Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilmen Graham, Norris and Gurnee
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, that Resolution
No. 3257 be adopted but granting exception to 761 Morro Street and that sidewalk
be exempted at 662 and 670 Osos Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Petterson
ABSENT: None
3. The City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of the I
Planning Commission that the City Council reactivate the Interim Sign Ordinance
which expired on January 7, 1977 for an additional eight month period -.
Rob Strong, Director of Community Development, stated that the Urgency Interim
Sign Regulations adopted and twice extended to protect against the worst signing
possible under the present ordinance, expired January 7. He stated, as the
Council already knew, the Planning Department anticipated adoption of new regula-
tions prior to that expiration date as it had been under consideration for two
years. However, several requests by the Chamber of Commerce for postponement of
the hearing had resulted in its being deferred until March 16, 1977 and the
earliest that the new regulations could be adopted by the Council and be'effective
would be June 15, 1977. Further, concerned that the leniency of present regula-
tions would be abused pending adoption of more protective provisions, the Planning
Commission, at their meeting of February 2, 1977, unanimously recommended that
the Council reactivate the interim-ordinance as soon as possible. He then reviewed
the provisions of the urgency ordinance prepared by the Planning Commission and
approved by the City Attorney, which would again extend discretionary review of
the potentially most objectionable signs, consistent with the requirements of
state law concerning emergency measures.
He recommended that the City Council adopt the ordinance to extend the interim
sign ordinance for eight months,.until November 1, 1977...,.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
Ron Dunin, Chairman of the Downtown Business Improvement Area member of the
Chamber of Commerce, stated that his organization supported the recommended
urgency ordinance until the ordinance was prepared in cooperation by the City
and the interests of the business community could be submitted.
No one else appeared before the City Council on this subject.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
City Council Minutes
March 1, 1977
Page 3
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded.by Councilman Gurnee, the following
ordinance was introduced and passed to print: Ordinance No. 696 (1977 Series),
an interim urgency ordinance amending the Municipal Code to provide additional
regulations for signs as related to various land use zones, requiring use permits
for various signs, and ordering the timely adoption of new sign regulation pro-
visions for the Municipal Code.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
' AYES: .Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and
Mayor Schwartz
NOES: .None
ABSENT: None
4. The City Council.considered, the final revised agreement for the Racquetball/
Handball Facility and a communication from the Park and Recreation Commission
recommending that the City Council approve the Johnson Playground site for the
proposed racquetball /handball facility.
Jim Stockton, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that the amendments
to the agreement between the City and the lessee had been amended as follows:
Article III, 3:02B - Relaxation..of non - competition clause.
Article VII, 8.01 - Tenant to provide at his cost all parking improvements for
32 spaces, but have exclusive right to only 16 spaces; and
Article VII, 8.03 - Tenant will maintain parking lot and all other facilities on
the exterior portions of the leased-land.
Liz Fisher appeared before the City Council and stated that she was opposed to
the exclusive provisions granted to the promoters of this racquetball /handball
facility. She felt the City should be free to build their own facility wherever
1 and whenever they felt. She also questioned the sale of alcoholic beverages
in this facility as this was.a recreational facility and youngsters would.be
going there and she felt there should be no alcoholic beverages. She stated
that 2% of the gross was too low and that the City should receive at least
5%. Finally, she stated that she objected to the total contract provisions
as proposed by staff.
Councilman Norris stated that he was opposed to the use of allowing alcoholic
beverages near the schools and he would oppose the lease on that basis.
Councilman Graham stated that he also felt the same.and would oppose the lease:
Councilman.Petterson stated that he was in support of the lease, would leave
the alcoholic control in the hands of the A.B.C. as he did not feel that the
City should get into that as they had no authority.
Councilman Gurnee stated that he was in support of the facility, felt it was
needed.by the City, felt that it would be used by.the citizens, and he too
felt that the Alcoholic Control Board should control the liquor, if any were
used on the premises.
Councilman Norris again stated very strongly that he would vote no on the issue
of booze,being served at this facility.
Mayor Schwartz stated that he was in support of the lease. He felt that the
' recommendation of the staff protected the City and felt that the State Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board would control any liquor abuses or issuances of licenses.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Petterson, the following
resolution was confirmed: Resolution No. 3224 (1977 Series), a resolution of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving agreements between the City
and BKB Associates (Burke- Kuttler- Beguelin) related to construction of a racquet-
ball /handball facility.
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March 1, 1977
Page 4
Re- confirmed for amended agreement on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Petterson and
Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Norris
ABSENT: None
5. The City Council considered a memorandum from Wayne Peterson, City
Engineer, regarding the striping of Broad Street., Capitolio to High Street.
Wayne Peterson reported that at the present time the striping plan for Broad
Street called for two travel lanes and a bike lane for either side of a raised
median island between Capitolio and Orcutt. With the deletion of the solid
white stripe which delineated the bike lanes, there was the capability of
accommodating parking on both sides of the street, if desired. The final
paving had not been completed in this area, therefore, a change from the present
plan would be of no cost at the present time.
The final striping had been almost completed between Orcutt and High Streets as
constructed. There was no parking on the east side of the street. Parking was
allowed between Orcutt and Funston on the west side. The block between Funston
and South had no parking on the west side because of the turning lanes at the
South Street intersection and the narrowing of the curb to curb dimension from
80 to 74 feet.
He continued that the present striping plan called for bike lanes with no park-
ing on either side between South Street and High Street, the end of the project.
A two -way left -turn lane had been striped in the center of the roadway as far
north as Sandercock Street. It transitioned over to conform to the existing
alignment at High Street.
Staff suggested that to provide parking on Broad Street, the City have the delin-
eated bike lane system removed completely and create a situation where bicyclists
and vehicles share the outer traffic lane. A two -way left -turn lane (minimum
14' wide) would be centered in the roadway. This could be converted to raised
median islands at some future date.
He stated that the only parking restrictions proposed would be in areas where
parking would interfere with traffic movement in the vicinity of intersections
and on the east side of Broad Street between Chorro Street and High Street, the
end of the project. The Department of Transportation had estimated the cost more
precisely and felt that the total cost was likely to be $40,000. This included
laying 0.05' of open graded asphalt.mix to cover the existing striping, traffic
control, new loop detectors, raising manholes and valve wells, design and installa-
tion of new striping, and miscellaneous overhead.
The City Engineer stated there was a legal problem which could cause a delay
assuming restriping was desired. The contractor A.J. Diani was working on the
project. No other contractor could be involved in the work within the project
area without operating through Diani who would, of course, want a profit margin
on work done. If Diani were involved in the proposed modification to the
striping layout, it was estimated that the cost would be as much as 50. to 100%
more than the present estimate which assumed a separate contract let upon the
completion of Diani's project. He stated he was seeking legal determination
to see if it were possible to make the change if the contractor was merely
released of maintenance responsibility by the State.
Wayne Peterson recommended that the City install no parking signs in order to
release both City and State for liability for an unsafe condition and authorize
the State to prepare plans and specifications for the restriping to be constructed
under a separate contract with the City responsible for manhole adjustments.
D.F. Romero, Director of Public Services, stated he concurred with the principles
outlined by the City Engineer. The State had requested that his department
reinstall the no- parking signs within a reasonable period in order to reduce both
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March 1; 1977
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the City and State liability. The recommendation implied that.merchants would
be asked to put up with the no- parking signs for about six months. The State had
refused to permit chip seal which was by far the cheapest method of obliterating
the striping. If the Council wished, the staff would try again to appeal to the
District Engineer in this matter.
He then submitted for the Council's consideration the history of this matter,
presenting copies of resolutions no's. 2695 and 2680 (1974 Series) dealing with
the parking on Broad Street, minutes of the Council meetings at which these
matters were discussed in the 1974 and various communications dealing with this
project.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman
Norris, that the City Council direct the City Engineer to continue to work with
the State District Engineer for alterations to the paving and striping corrections
to Broad Street and that the staff be directed to research the entire project
including minutes and all documents of the 1974 Council action in order to review
the original rational of the Council in their determination. Motion carried,
all ayes.
9:04 p.m. Mayor Schwartz declared a recess.
9:05 p.m. The City Council reconvened with all Councilmen present.
6. The City Council considered Minor Subdivision No. 77 -16 for 3210 and
3320 Flora Street requested by-the City of San Luis Obispo.
The City Staff explained that this minor subdivision involved the realignment
and extension of Flora Street through to Southwood Drive. The Planning Commission
staff recommended the approval of subdivision subject to the four findings and
three conditions as follows:
Findings:
' 1) The proposed parcel map and design are consistent with the General Plan;
2) The site is physically suited for the proposed type and density of development
permitted by the R -1 zone;
3)--The design is-not-likely to cause substantial environmental damage, or cause
serious public health problems; and
4) The design of the proposed subdivision will not conflict with public easements
for access through, or use of, property - within the proposed subdivision.
Conditions:
1) A1.1 lot corners shall be staked by a registered civil engineer or licensed
surveyor;
2) Street trees shall be provided per Public Services Department approval•; and
3) Subdivider shall extend sewer, water and other utilities to serve Parcel 3
and shall relocate or replace all services and utilities in new Flora Street
right -of -way to the approval of the City Engineer.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham; the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3258 (1977 Series), a resolution of
the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting tentative approval of
Parcel Map No. 77 -16 (City of San"Luis Obispo, applicant; 3310 and 3320 Flora St).
Passed and adopted on-the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen•Gurnee, Graham; Norris, Petterson and
Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7. Request from the Planning Department that the City Council consider
acquisition of the property south of Brizzolara Street between U.S. 101 Highway
and Stenner Creek or establish an alternative General Plan /Zoning consistency
interpretation (493 Brizzolara Street). °
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March 1, 1977
Page 6
Rob Strong, Director of Community Development, stated that a conceptual resi-
dential development proposal for undeveloped acreage at the southwest end of
Brizzolara Street had been submitted for City consideration because of freeway
noise, flood -prone situation, scenic corridor adjoining the freeway, and apparent
potential for conflict with flood control improvement, and the lack of access
or acceptable utility service, staff recommended that the City Council consider
acquiring this property for.public purposes.
The proposed development was 15 units per acre resulting in 43 units on the site
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and it was felt by the staff that this would be inappropriate, aggravating
access, utility, flood mitigation and noise constraints and scenic and design
concerns. It was the staff's opinion that this property, with all the problems,
would be extremely difficult to develop and that the City, could, byl proper
application of zoning consistent with the Plan and administration of Council
policy, not allow development which would interfere with flood control. However,
there was some question whether the combination of regulations would constitute
the "taking" of property rather than reasonable exercise of the police powers.
Therefore, in lieu of the difficulties of development, staff recommended that
the Council consider acquisition to preclude any conflicting development and to
protect the potential flood control channel modifications. He stated that staff
recognized the City had limited financial resources and that the flood control
acquisitions had not been recognized in the City's CIP. He felt, however, that
this decision was a major one for the Council. In the event the City did not
elect to acquire the site for public use, the staff requested a Commission and
Council interpretation of appropriate land use classification:' in.this regard,
the staff considered R -1 the most permissive.acceptable zone, and Agricultural /Cons
Conservation the most appropriate and consistent with the General Plan.
Roger Marshall, proposed developer of the property, spoke in support of his and
Joe Silvaggio's proposal to develop property at 493 Brizzolara, which was a plan
to develop. 43 units on the subject property. They then reviewed for the City
Council schematic drawings of the proposed development on the land. They felt
that they had mitigated all the criticisms of the City staff and hoped that the
City Council would approve the development or at least give them an opportunity
to show how these alleged "constraints" could be avoided.
The City Council discussed the staff's suggestion of purchasing this property
to avoid future flood control problems and also considered the development pro-
posed by Marshall /Silvaggio. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
City was in no position to purchase the land, and that the developer be allowed
to go ahead and see if all the problems could be resolved.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Petterson, the recommendation
by staff was ordered received and filed. Motion carried, Councilman.Graham voting
no.
8. Communication from D.F. Romero, Director of Public Services, reviewing
for the City Council, the matter of the health department insistence on the
covering of Reservoir No. 1 and elimination of the use by the City of the Hansen
and Gularte Creek water supplies.
D.F. Romero, Public Services Director, recommended that the City Council at its
meeting of March 1 commit the City to the covering of Reservoir No. 1 and direct
the staff to commence preparation of plans and specifications so to have the
project under construction with the beginning of,the new budget year and direct
staff,to cease use of the Hansen /Gularte Creeks by July 1, 1977 but direct staff
to continue investigating means of satisfying departmental health regulations in
order to continue utilization of this water source.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, that the City
Council approve the recommendation on covering Resorvoir No. 1 and authorize
the staff to proceed with the plans and specifications to cover the reservoir
and to place the necessary funds in the 1977/78 budget. Motion carried, all
ayes.
on motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the matter
of the Hansen /Gularte Creeks be continued for clarification of the Health
Department, particularly in light of the drought and the fact that the City
intended to comply with the reservoir covering, could this continued use go
on. Motion carried, all ayes.
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March 1, 1977
Page 7
9. Communication from the Planning Commission, unanimously recommending to
the City Council changes to-the Zoning.Regulations in order to achieve basic
consistency with the recently adopted Urban Land Use Element. Text and chart
changes, together with map changes to be accomplished in the neighborhood by
neighborhood rezoning program, would achieve necessary consistency between
development policy and regulations. Pending changes to parking and driveway
standards, home occupation provisions and non - conforming lot provisions, would
further revise some of the most troublesome sections in the present regulations
for the Council and the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission had stated.the staff would continue to work to complete
the new zoning regulations which incorporated procedural improvements, refined
performance standards, etc.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham; the consideration
of the proposed zoning amendments.were set for a future study session. Motion
carried, all ayes.
CONSENT ITEMS
C -1 On motion -of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Petterson, the
claims.against the City for the month of March, 1977, were approved subject to
the approval of the Administrative Officer: Motion carried,.-all ayes.
C -2 Appeal from George C. McGinnis, Chairman of the Congregational Church
Building Committee, requesting relief from the requirement that their proposed
new 140' sanctuary include automatic fire sprinklers. The appeal was on a con-
dition of the Planning Commission's use permit for the church expansion. The
problem was a code requirement which.could not.be alleviated by either the staff
or commission action. The Uniform Fire Code,-adopted and enforced by the City
was supplemented by local requirements that buildings of this type and size be
on a 4- minute Fire Department response time, and be subject to special fire pro-
tection provisions to mitigate Ordinance 604 -A deficiencies. Rather than appeal
' the special private safety precautions, the apparent solution to the problem
was that the City commit to concurrent provisions either interim or permanent to
insure the Laguna area adequate public fire protection. In brief, this could be
accomplished by placement of men and equipment in a temporary facility within
4- minute response time and /or accelerating -the construction of permanent Fire
Station No. 4 at the Los Osos Valley and Madonna Roads. In any event, it might
be necessary that the Church defer commencement of sanctuary construction to assure
that the City can concurrently correct the fire response time deficiency without
imposing special and expensive private precautions such as..automatic sprinkler
installation.
Councilman Norris felt that the Church should not be required to go to this expense
and put in this sprinkler system to protect their building as it was unfair due to
the City's reluctance to provide adequate fire protection to all citizens
of the City. He stated that he had voted for this fire station in Laguna
Lake at least four times and that the City Council and staff would not go
ahead. He stated that he was disappointed in the staff's response to a
Council directive to place fire protection in the Laguna Lake area.
Councilman•Graham agreed that it was-unfair for-:the Church using their buildings
one day a week to have to go-.to-this extreme expense of-fire protection.when the
.Council had approved all types of other dwellings for high density in the same
area with.no problem. He too-.felt the ^City:.was wrong in-•not giving adequate fire
protection to-a11-City residents, particularly when the staff had been directed
to start a fire protection program in the valley.
' Allen Grimes, City Attorney, commented that:the City could not violate its own
ordinances dealing with building safety but that-the-Council could amend the
ordinance and exempt this use from code provisions.
Mayor Schwartz questioned whether City could issue a permit for the Church
on the basis that a fire station would some day be built in the Los Osos /Madonna
Road -area:
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March 1, 1977
Page 8
George McGinnis, Church Committee Chairman; spoke in support of the Church's
appeal to the City requirement in installing automatic fire sprinklers.in the
Church addition. He urged the Council to proceed with some type of fire pro -
tection,in order-to protect,.not•only'the Church, but all its citizens living
in the - area: He stated that-if the City Council persisted in the requirement
of sprinkler systems for the Church, they would have to desist from any additions
as it made the cost completely out of line.
Councilman Norris moved that the City should require smoke detectors in lieu
of sprinklers and that the City proceed with the construction of the fire station
and order the building permit issued for the Church. Motion lost for lack of a
second. -
On.motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, that the matter be
continued to noon; Wednesday, March 2, 1977 to hear the.Arthur D..Little Report
on Fire and Police Facilities in Operation. Motion carried.
C -3 On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Petterson, the
Council adopted the recommendation of all 17 projects submitted from the Advanced
Planning Section, which summarized all Level II, 604 -A deficiencies for the
periodz-August, 1976 through January; 1977.: Motion carried.
C -4 On motion of Councilman Graham; seconded by Councilman Petterson,
the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3259 (1977 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo recommending various
options to be included in State Legislation implementing local government'
unemployment compensation insurance payments.
Passed and adopted on the-following roll call vote: -
AYES:' Councilmen Gurnee,-Graham; Norris, Petterson and
Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -5 On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Petterson,
the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3260; a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo accepting the Quitclaim Deed
on Los Osos Road and approving an agreement between the City and Thomas A.
DeVaul and Alva J. DeVaul for acquisition of-Los Osos Road Right of Way.-
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham; Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and
Mayor' Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -6 Communication from Art Shaw, Attorney for Imperial Savings and Loan
Association; appealing staff interpretation of sign ordinance provision proposal
of the City for a new office building on the corner lot of Santa Rosa and
Meinecke Streets was continued to March 15th Study Session on the Zoning
Requirements on motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee. Motion
carried.
C -7 Communication from Art Shaw, Attorney for developer of property situated
at 553 Chorro Street, requesting that map for new General Plan be corrected
before being published was continued to March 15, 1977 with staff to-prepare
report on the issue on motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee.
Motion carried.
C -8 Communication from Art Shaw, representing Tony Brown and architects
Priest, Richmond, Wolf and Rossi, objecting to zoning ordinance amendment
requiring downtown theatres to provide parking by use permit was continued
to March 15, 1977 with staff to prepare comments on motion of Mayor Schwartz,
seconded by Councilman Gurnee. Motion carried.
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C -9 On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded.by Councilman Petterson; the
City Council approved the revised draft brochure with changes as submitted by
the Human Relations Commission. Motion carried:
C -10 On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the 20 year
program for streets and highway construction and maintenance for the City of
San Luis Obispo were approved subject to the addition of median islands on Broad
' Street from High to Orcutt Road and Los Osos Valley Road. Motion carried.
C -11 On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Petterson, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3261 (1977 Series), a reso-
lution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an agreement
between the City and the City of Santa Barbara for narcotics and crime reduction
grant.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee,'Graham, Norris, Petterson and
Mayor Schwartz
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -12 On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman'Petterson, the Annual
Independent Audit for the fiscal year 1975/76 was accepted and ordered received
and filed as was the Management Report. Motion carried.
C -13 -On motion of-Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Petterson,
the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3262 (1977 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo revising the City's
1976/77 Annual Transportation Claim against the Local Transportation Fund of
the County of San Luis Obispo: - - -
Passed and adopted on the--followiing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen_ Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson and
Mayor Schwartz
NOES:' None
ABSENT: None
C -14-- - On motion--6f-Councilman-Graham,--seconded by Councilman Petterson, the
following resolution was introduced: --Resolution No. 3263 (1977 Series), a reso-
lution of the-Council.-of the-City of San Luis Obispo approving an agreement
between the City and the County of San Luis Obispo, et al. (For settlement
of-the Danley suit)-.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Norris, Petterson.-and
Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
- ABSENT: None
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C -15 on motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Petterson, the
following listed encroachment - permits for temporary erection of improvements
within the public right-of way were approved:- 1) Westside Auto Parts, Inc.,
2) 1690 Hillcrest Court; 3) 1020 Railroad Avenue; 3597 Johnson Avenue; 341
Higuera Street. Motion carried.
C -16 On motion of Councilman-Graham, seconded by Councilman.Petterson, the
Resolution No: 1048 -77 of the City Planning Commission deferring requests for
annexations and amendments'to the General Plan was ordered received and filed.
Motion carried.
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March 1, 1977
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C -17 On motion of Councilman Graham,'.seconded by Councilman Petterson,
to approve extended.sick leave for William Flory, Grants:-and Special Project
Manager, effective February 14,'1977 for an indefinite period of time. Motion
carried.
C -18 R.D. Miller, Administrative-Officer, announced the promotion of
Gerald_L._Arnett'to the position of Battalion Chief in the Fire Department
effective 2/16/77 with a reddmmendation'that he start at Step•4 or $1546 per 1
month subject to a one year probationary period and consideration for advance-
ment to the 5th Step in one year. .
C-19, R-.D. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the appointment of
Donald H. Reid, Jr:, to the position of Sr'. Engineering Aide effective 2/14/77
at Step I or $844 per month, subject to a one -year probationary period.
C -20 On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Petterson,
claim against the City by Gladys Baldwin, 1333 Johnson Avenue, in the amount
of $51,525.76 for injuries allegedly suffered as a result of slipping and falling
on a City sidewalk was denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Motion
carried.
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT OF 2/14/77
TC- 1T -2 -77 Request by Ken Masters, Manager of Stenner Glen, to review the parking
prohibition on'Santa Rosa Street.
Traffic Committee recommended denial of request.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Mayor-Schwartz, to support the Traffic
Committee recommendation and deny the request. Motion carried, all ayes.
TC- 4T -2 -77' Request by Students at San Luis Obispo Junior High-School for a
crosswalk at Lizzie and Fixlini Streets.
Traffic Committee recommended denial of request.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the Traffic Committee's
recommendation was upheld. Motion carried.
TC- 5T -2 -77 Request by Mrs. Hanlon that the City Council review the inter-
section of Buchon and Johnson Avenue and consider installation
of a traffic signal.
Traffic Committee recommended that no'change-be made but that the
staff be directed to prepare a Master Plan for the improvement of
the Johnson Avenue and San Luis Drive to Marsh..Street.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, that the Traffic
Committee recommendation be accepted. Motion carried.
TC- 6T -2 -77 Request by Mrs. Bilodeau for parking prohibition in front of-her
house on Johnson Avenue.
Traffic Committee recommended denial of request but set the item
for public hearing at a future date.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the Traffic Committee
recommendation was approved. Motion carried.
TC- 7C -2 -77 Request by Councilman Norris to review the site obstruction caused
by the signal controller box at the intersection'of Lizzie and
Johnson Avenue.
The recommendation by the Traffic Committee was that the controller
box be moved and that a split green arrow and pedestrian lights be
installed at this intersection.to be incorporated in the'197.7/78 budget.
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March 1, 1977
Page .11
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, that the Traffic
Committee recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
TC- 8T -2 -77 .Proposed Traffic Regulation Ordinance.
Traffic Committee recommended that the Proposed Traffic Regulation
Ordinance be referred to Administration for processing-and for future
study by the City Council.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Mayor Schwartz; the recommendation
wa.s accepted. Motion carried.
TC- 2T -2 -77 Request by_Mr. Craig Cooper to review the intersection of North
Tassajara and Cerro Romauldo and consider the installation of
four -way stops in order to provide for a safer intersection.
TC- 3T -2 -77 Request by Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, to review existing
crosswalks on Johnson Avenue at Ella and - Munoz.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3264 (1977 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City -of San.Luis Obispo.approving the installation of
stop signs on Cerro - Romauldo at North"- Tassajara -and removing,existing school
crosswalks on Johnson Avenue at Munoz Street and Ella Street.
Passed and.adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Norris, Petterson.and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman - Graham
3. R. Burke Corporation Base Bid $188,125.
P.O. Box 957
San Luis Obispo, Calif. 93401
ABSENT: Councilman Gurnee -
BIDS RECEIVED .
B -1 The City Council received the report of the City Clerk on bids received
for the "MITCHELL PARK PLAYGROUND REDEVELOPMENT ", City
Plan No. 32 -77, bids
opened February 22, 1977, Engineer's estimate $86,677,
alternate $77,327: Bids
received were as follows:
1. Conco Engineering, Inc. .
Base Bid $119,061.
P.O..Box 511
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Deductive Alternates:
Item No. 16
1,200.
Item No. 17
3,000.
Item No. 18
10.
Item No. 19
3,000.
Item No. 20
10.
2. Bunnell Construction Co.
Base Bid $168,593.
200 Suburban Road
San Luis Obispo, Calif. 93401
Deductive Alternates:
Item No. 16
2,619.
Item No. 17
3,333.
Item No. 18
1,893.
Item No. 19
1,527.
Item No. 20
267•
3. R. Burke Corporation Base Bid $188,125.
P.O. Box 957
San Luis Obispo, Calif. 93401
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March 1, 1977"
Page 12
Deductive Alternates:
Jerry Emery, representing SEDES, stated that he felt the low bid.was a good.one
as the project was extremely complicated and that from the time it started until
the project went to_bid, the simple inflationary cost had increased the project
to 35 percent over the architect' "s estimate. He felt that the City had received
an excellent bid from Conco and that the City.should go ahead, subsidizing the
project from General Fund monies.
Pat Sullivan, architect on the project, did not feel that re -doing the
plans would give the City a good project. He felt that all that could be done
would be to reduce the scope which would not be what the Council had in mind. He
recommended that the Council review the scope of the.project and proceed with the
low bid which he felt was excellent in view of inflationary costs, labor, etc.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City
delay award of bids until March 15, 1977 which would allow the consultant,
the architect and staff to come back to Council with design changes after
discussion with the low bidder and attempt to reduce the overall bid by
15 %.over.estimate. .Motion carried, all ayes.
B -2 The City Clerk reported on bids received for the "WATER TREATMENT PLANT,
REPLACE FILTER MEDIA ", City Plan No. 31 -77, bids opened Tuesday, February 22,
1977 at..3:00.p.m._ Engineer's estimate $54,000. Bids received were.as follows:
1. Boyd Construction Co. $47,717.
163 Ramona Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2. L & R Construction Co. $49,700.
1107 Crespi Drive
Pacifica, CA 94044
3.
Item No. 16 ..2,563.
$52,467.
P.O. Box 511
Item No. 17
3,333.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Item No. 18
None
$53,923.
Item No. 19..
4,800.
Long Beach, CA 90805
Item No. 20
840.
Paso Constructors
Memo
from Jim Stockton, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation,. who
recommended
1
that
the Council do one of two alternatives: 1) accept the low bid
of $111,841.
6.
and
subsidize state grant to complete project; or 2) reject all-bids
and return
P.O. Box 345
design
and specification package to the contracted design firm who,..with
input
from
staff,-would re- tailor the project tormeet the budget.
$60,991.
P.O. Box 957
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
D.F.
Romero, Director of Public Services, recommended that the Council
reject
all
bids and instruct staff to work with architect to reduce project
cost to
meet
the agreed budget.
Jerry Emery, representing SEDES, stated that he felt the low bid.was a good.one
as the project was extremely complicated and that from the time it started until
the project went to_bid, the simple inflationary cost had increased the project
to 35 percent over the architect' "s estimate. He felt that the City had received
an excellent bid from Conco and that the City.should go ahead, subsidizing the
project from General Fund monies.
Pat Sullivan, architect on the project, did not feel that re -doing the
plans would give the City a good project. He felt that all that could be done
would be to reduce the scope which would not be what the Council had in mind. He
recommended that the Council review the scope of the.project and proceed with the
low bid which he felt was excellent in view of inflationary costs, labor, etc.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City
delay award of bids until March 15, 1977 which would allow the consultant,
the architect and staff to come back to Council with design changes after
discussion with the low bidder and attempt to reduce the overall bid by
15 %.over.estimate. .Motion carried, all ayes.
B -2 The City Clerk reported on bids received for the "WATER TREATMENT PLANT,
REPLACE FILTER MEDIA ", City Plan No. 31 -77, bids opened Tuesday, February 22,
1977 at..3:00.p.m._ Engineer's estimate $54,000. Bids received were.as follows:
1. Boyd Construction Co. $47,717.
163 Ramona Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2. L & R Construction Co. $49,700.
1107 Crespi Drive
Pacifica, CA 94044
3.
Conco Engineering
$52,467.
P.O. Box 511
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
4.
Pylon, Inc. _
$53,923.
P.O. Box 5579.
Long Beach, CA 90805
5.
Paso Constructors
$579100.
Route 1, Box 14D
Paso Robles, CA 93446
6.
McGray Construction Co.
$59,422.
P.O. Box 345
.Santa Maria, CA 93454
7.
R. Burke Corporation
$60,991.
P.O. Box 957
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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March 1, 1977
Page 13
8._ Madonna Construction Co. $75,000.
P.O. Box 910 .
San Luis Obispo, CA. 93406
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the
low bid of Boyd Construction Co. in the.amount of $47,717 be accepted. Motion
carried.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Norris, the meeting
Adjourned to 12:10 p.m.., Wednesday, March 2, 1977. Motion carried.
APPROVED: June 7, 1977 /T'
Fitzpatrick, City Clerk
MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1977 - 12:10 P.M.
.HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL
Roll Call
PRESENT: Councilmen Graham, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
ABSENT: Councilmen Gurnee and Norris
City Staff `
PRESENT: J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; Allen Grimes, City Attorney;
R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer; Rob Strong, Director
of Community Development; Roger Neuman, Police Chief; Lee
Schlobohm, Fire Chief
1. The City Council received the Management Audit of Police and Fire
Services prepared by the consultant Arthur D. Little, Inc. and represented
by Robert Coop.
Mr. Coop reviewed for the City Council the report and conclusions of their
investigations of the City's Police and Fire Departments. In general, he
stated that there were opportunities for improvements rather than problem areas
in the Police Department. He felt that the study would provide a platform for
the City Council and the Police Chief to move forward in providing a higher
level of law enforcement effectiveness. A somewhat different situation pre-
vailed in the Fire Department and the consultant identified problem areas in
organization, personal relationships and in City -wide fire protection coverage
and that only in the last was there an opportunity for improvement than for
serious problems.
He continued that as they conducted their study, they kept in mind the issue
of greater coordination between the two departments including the possible
question of combining the two into a single department of public safety. This
volatile issue had been debated in many local circles and emotions ran very
high and he did not believe that in the present climate, it was feasible or
even desirable to create a single department of public safety in the City. He
felt, however., that steps could be taken which would reduce.future increased
expenditures and improve current effectiveness. Their recommended actions were:
1) Cross train policemen and firemen so each could provide greater support