HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/20/1977MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1977 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
Pledge
Roll Call
PRESENT: Councilmen Dunin, Gurnee, Jorgensen, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
' ABSENT: None
City Staff
PRESENT: J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R.D. Miller, Aministrative Officer;
Allen Grimes, City Attorney; Jim Stockton, Director of Parks and
Recreation; Don Englert, Police Captain; D.F. Romero, Director of
Public Services; Wayne Peterson, City. Engineer.; Dan Smith, Senior
Planner and Terry Sanville, Planning Associate
1. The City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 716, an
ordinance amending the Municipal Code, Article IX, Chapter 2, Section 9200.16,
"General Regulations ".
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the final passage
consideration was continued to October 18, 1977. Motion carried, Councilman
Petterson voting no.
2. The City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 717, an
ordinance amending the Municipal Code, Article IX, Chapter 2, Sections 9200:17.1
"Use Permits and Variances" and 9200.17.2, "Board of Adjustments ".
Mayor
Schwartz
declared
the
public hearing
open.
No
one appeared
before
the
City Council for
or against the final passage.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Jorgensen, the following
ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 717 (1977 Series), an ordinance amending
Municipal Code, Article IX,.Chapter 2, Sections 9200.17, "Use Permits and Variances"
and 9200.17.2, "Board of Adjustments ".
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Dunin, Petterson, Jorgensen and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. The City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 718, an
ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo amending the official zone map of the
City (to rezone property in the Johnson Neighborhood).
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
Terry Sanville again reviewed for the Council's consideration the major contro-
versial area in the Johnson Neighborhood with the hillside area at the east end
of Andrews Street which had been zoned R -1 in the lower portion of 11 acres and
A/C 40 for the balance of the hillside land. He stated that a number of people
wished to discuss this again with the City Council.
George Clucas, Corralitos Street, stated that he was opposed to any major develop-
ment on this hillside area east of Andrews Street on the basis that the hillsides
were unstable for buildings, the grade was too steep, etc..
Richard Tietje, Corralitos Street, was also opposed to any development to the rear
of Corralitos Street at the end-of Andrews Street due to the steep grades, the
unstable soil and the potential for flooding.
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September 20, 1977
Page 2
Randle Crookshanks, Conejo Street, also opposed any development to the subject
property without input from the adjacent property owners who also had some property
rights in this matter when someone was to develop property that was not only unstable
but could cause floods.in the future.
Jan Clucas, . Corralitos Street, was opposed to this development as she stated the
city staff had informed the neighborhood that the area was unstable and the slopes
were too steep for development.
Steve Nelson, Corralitos Street, property owner of the subject property at the east
end of Andrews Street consisting of 62 acres of the city stated that it was his
intention to develop a high - class, high- standard subdivision in the property
that could be developed.. He felt the Council's action in zoning land A/C 40
made this land undevelopable, therefore the'area that could be developed should
be allowed to higher densities than R -1 for economic.reasons. He stated that
whatever he did with his land would be done in good taste and would enhance
his neighbors property values. After all, he lived on Corralitos Street himself.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
Terry Sanville stated that before development could occur, the propert owner
or developer would have to go through various city agencies at which time public
and neighborhood input would be solicited. Some of the areas would be Planning
Commission, Subdivision Review Board, Architectural Review.Commission, etc.
Councilman.Pettersori stated he would accept-the zoning as previously approved
by the Planning Commission and City Council.
Councilman Jorgensen stated he was concerned with the potential development of
the land.but would. .support the City Council's action.. .
Councilman Gurnee agreed with the previous.Councilmen's statements and would
support prior Council action. I
Councilman Dunin stated he, too, would support the prior Council's action as:
recommended by the Planning Commission.
Mayor Schwartz said he would support the Council's decision and go along with
the recommended rezoning.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Jorgensen, the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage: Ordinance No. 718 (1977'Serie6), an
ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo amending the official zone map of the
City (to rezone property in the Johnson Neighborhood).
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Dunin, Petterson, Jorgensen and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. The City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 719,
an ordinance amending the Municipal Code Article II, Chapter 3, City Employees,
Part 3, concerning.Criminal Convictions..and Eligibility for City Employment.
Mayor. Schwartz declared the public hearing open. No one..appeared before the
City Council for or against the proposed ordinance. Mayor. Schwartz declared
the public hearing closed..
On motion of.Councilman.Joigensen, seconded.by Councilman Gurnee, the following
ordinance was introduced..for final passage: .Ordinance.No. 719 (1977 Series)
an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo.amending Municipal Code Article II,
Chapter 3, City Employees, Part 3, concerning Criminal Convictions and Eligibility
for City Employment.
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Page 3
Finally passed on the following.roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Dunin, Petterson, Jorgensen and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5. The Council.considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 720, an
ordinance adding Section 6100.3.1 and 6100.3.2 to Article VI, Chapter l of
the Municipal Code, relating to Criminal Convictions and Eligibility for City
Business License.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. No one appeared before the
City Council for or against the proposed ordinance. .Mayor Schwartz declared
the public hearing closed.
On.motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded.by.Councilman Jorgensen,'the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage: Ordinance No. 720 (1977 Series),
an ordinance adding Section 6100.3.1 and.6100.3.2 to Article VI, Chapter 1 of
the Municipal Code, relating to Criminal Convictions and Eligibility for City
Business License.
Finally passed on the following roll.call vote:
AYES:. Councilmen Gurnee, Dunin, Petterson, Jorgensen and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6. The City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 721
an ordinance amending Municipal Code Article VII, Chapter 5, Section 7501,
Standards and Regulations for Quality of Sewer Discharge.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing_open.._.No one-appeared before
the City .Council for or against the proposed ordinance. Mayor Schwartz
declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Jorgensen, the follow-
ing ordinance was introduced for final passage: Ordinance No. 721 (1977 Series),
an ordinance amending Municipal Code.Article VII, Chapter 5, Section 7501,
Standards and Regulations for Quality of Sewer Discharge.
Finally passed on the following roll.call vote
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Dunin, Petterson,:Jorgensen and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7. The City Council considered the final passage of-Ordinance No. 722,
an ordinance establishing Personnel Rules and Regulations for City Employees.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. No one appeared before the
City Council for or against the proposed ordinance. Mayor Schwartz declared
the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen; seconded by Councilman Petterson, the
following ordinance was introduced for final passage: Ordinance No. 722'
(1977 Series), an ordinance of. the City of San Luis Obispo establishing Personnel
Rules and Regulations.for City Employees.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:-
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Dunin, Petterson, Jorgensen and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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September 20, 1977
Page 4
8. The City Council considered the:report from Jenks.& Harrison on
Wastewater Reclamation Alternatives defining and evaluating five wastewater
alternatives projects for Laguna Lake.
John Jenks, consultant, then reviewed the wastewater reclamation alternatives
which were an amendment to the project report, clean water grant project No.
C061215. He stated that the report was originally on a recommended wastewater
treatment disposal plant and reclamation facilities project and that the current
report was to identify and define wastewater reclamation:alternatives. He con-
tinued that the state and federal mandated waste discharge-requirements for the
City of San Luis Obispo were such that the treated wastewater concurrently would
meet essentially all of the state standards for reusing wastewater for purposes
of irrigation and even unrestricted recreational lake supply. Therefore, he was
pleased to provide the.City Council with a summary of study:results defining and
evaluating five wastewater .reclamation.alternatives. He wished the:Council to
note, with interest, that any of the wastewater reclamation alternatives were
shown to be cost effective on the basis of value for the irrigation of local park
and the golf course. He urged.the City Council to consider the economic and
non - economic advantage of wastewater reclamation associated with each of the
five alternatives discussed. It was his belief that.with potential state and
federal grants to assist in financing,.the..City of San Luis Obispo stood in the
position to embark upon a most notable and progressive program of wastewater
reclamation for beneficial reuse.
The five alternatives suggested by John Jenks and explained in detail were
Alternative l: pipeline to the head of Laguna Lake; Alternative 2: pipeline
to outlet of Laguna Lake; Alternative 3: pipeline to Laguna Park and golf
course; Alternative 4: pipeline to park, golf course and Laguna Lake; Alter-
native 5: pipeline to Laguna Lake Park, and of course there was always
Alternative 6, no project at all.
He then reviewed Table II, Economic Evaluation of.Alterntaives.for San Luis.
Obispo Wastewater Reclamation as follows:
Table 2 Economic Evaluation of Alternatives for
It is anticipated that Federal and State grants would be available to cover 75%
and 12�-2% respectively of the capital. The local-share of capital costs would
be 12-�%.
In addition to the economic-or comparisons of the alternatives, the consultant
studied the non - economic comparisons consistent with the project evaluation pro-
cedures of the State Water Resources Control.Board with each alternative considered.
The factors to be considered included water quality in Laguna Lake, stream flow in
San Luis Creek, energy consumption, recreation, water supply and flexibility.
John Jenks concluded that each of the five.proposed alternative wastewater
reclamation projects would be cost effective in that benefits exceed cost and
would be consistent with community needs as-well as the policies of the State
Water Resources Control Board. None of the projects consisted of costs that
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San Luis
Obispo Wastewater
Reclamation
Alt.
1
Pipeline
to Head
of Laguna
Lake
Alt.
2
Pipeline
to Outlet
of Laguna
Lake
Alt.
3
Pipeline
to Park
and Golf
Course
Alt.
4
Pipeline.to
Park;
Golf Course
and Laguna
Lake
Alt.
5
Pipeline
to.Park
Annual
Annual
Total - :Irrigation
Laguna Lake
Alt.
Capital
Capital
0 & M
Annual
Water
Level Maint.
No.
Cost
Cost
Cost
Cost
Value
Value
1.
$630,000
$59,500
$7,900
$67,400
$839400
$209000
2.
390,000
36,800
7,000
43,800
832400
20,000
3.
655,000
612900
2,200
65,300
839400
-0-
4.
657,000
629000
7,800
69,700
83,400
20,000
5.
.450,000
42,300
2,000
45,500
62,400
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It is anticipated that Federal and State grants would be available to cover 75%
and 12�-2% respectively of the capital. The local-share of capital costs would
be 12-�%.
In addition to the economic-or comparisons of the alternatives, the consultant
studied the non - economic comparisons consistent with the project evaluation pro-
cedures of the State Water Resources Control.Board with each alternative considered.
The factors to be considered included water quality in Laguna Lake, stream flow in
San Luis Creek, energy consumption, recreation, water supply and flexibility.
John Jenks concluded that each of the five.proposed alternative wastewater
reclamation projects would be cost effective in that benefits exceed cost and
would be consistent with community needs as-well as the policies of the State
Water Resources Control Board. None of the projects consisted of costs that
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September 20, 1977
Page 5
could not be recovered even if discharge to Laguna Lake were not found to.be
cost effective. He stated that, while the summary indicated that Alt. 2 would
cost the least, in considering the non - economic factors, Alt. 2 would not be
desirable, principally, because of the uncertainty involved with discharge to
Lagdna Lake and the-relative inflexibility of the scheme.
The next lowest cost alternative, Alt. 5, would provide the least benefit with
respect to the quantity of reclaimed water produced for irrigation. Therefore,
t although low in cost; Alt.' 5 would also be low in economic benefit. Alt. 1, 3
and 4 were the most expensive potential projects with costs for all three being
nearly the same.•..Since Alt. 3 and Alt. were are virtually.the same project, the
more flexible of the two, Alt. 4 would-be preferred over Alt. 3. Alt. 1,
although somewhat different from Alt. 4, would have similar non — economic
effectsas Alt. 4. The exception was that Alt. 1 would'be somewhat less
flexible. Alt. 4,"a cost premium over Alt.. 2 and 5 would provide the greatest
potential benefit of all the proposed projects, in particular, as the most
flexible proposed project, Alt. 4 would be the most likely project to succeed
in an uncertain environment.
In summary, he stated that each of the proposed alternatives were desirable
and cost effective, even if the value of maintaining the water level in Laguna
Lake were not considered. Each of the proposed alternatives would supply a
reclaimed wastewater for irrigation at a very low cost. Alt. 4, for a relatively
small increase in investment over the least cost alternative, appeared to offer
the greatest potential benefit at the lowest'potential risk. In the event, that
discharged Laguna Lake was not desired, then Alt. 3 would provide the greatest
benefit and was the second best alternative.
D.F. Romero recommended that the Council adopt Alternative No. 4.
Ken Jones, engineer representing the State Water Quality Control Board, stated
he was in support of the proposal.to reclaim-sewer effluent for irrigation to
a park and golf course and also improve the environment of the lake.
Foster Gruber; 1354 Oceanaire Drive, was also in support of'the Wastewater
Reclamation Alt. No. 4 as recommended by John Jenks.
Paul Hafdahl,.Windsurfer, stated he was in support of any program that would
put water in Laguna Lake so that he could get'back into business.
Councilman Gurnee agreed that Alt. 4 should be pursued by the city.
Councilman Dunin stated he was also in support of Alt. 4 and asked that it be
included in the grant application. He questioned the right of adjacent property
owners-to use Laguna Lake water if it were reclaimed water from the sewer plant.
Councilman P.etterson also was in support of Alt. 4 and urged that it be included
in the grant application and that the project be amended accordingly.
Councilman Jorgensen supported the Alt. 4, recommended that it be placed in the
grant application and the original repbrt.amended although he questioned the
effluent's effect on water quality in 'the lake_ and if the project depended on an
EIR.'
Councilman Jorgensen was informed by D.F. Romero that the EIR had addressed this
problem with a very lengthy discussion, but there were still many unknowns until
the project was in effect.
Mayor Schwartz stated he also supported Alt. 4 as he felt it provided the great-
est benefit of all the alternatives.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that the City
Council accept the report with Alt. 4 and`that the grant application be amended
to include this alternative. Motion carried, all ayes.
9. Memorandum from D.F. Romero, Director of Public Services, requesting
Council consideration of Sewage Treatment Plant modifications. and recommending
that the City Council proceed faith- the appliation'for.the.Step II grant.
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September 20, 1977
Page 6
D.F. Romero stated that he had received conceptual approval of the project report
for the sewage treatment plant modifications which now cleared the way for the
city to apply for Phase II funding for preparation of plans.and specifications.
Although.he wished the City Council to know that the Phase II .grant would carry
a condition which would require the city's service on a.fair and equitable basis
to the service area indicated in the project report. The service area included
some properties-now lying outside the city limits such as a portion-of the From
Ranch, Dalidio property, properties along Tank Farm Road, near the airport, and
including Rolling Hills. He continued that the planned expansion allowed for an
1987 city population of 45;882 people and in unincorporated areas service popula-
tion of 4,942 people giving the total design population of 50,,824 people. Although
the grant would contain a condition calling.for.service in the unincorporated
area, he felt there . was very little development pressure at this time other than
for service to the airport. Therefore, he did not feel that ' -these conditions
would result in.a substantial.hardship to the city. In any vent, he felt the
condition would appear to.be a relatively.small price to pay in order to obtain
a $3.5 million federal /state grant. He therefore, recommended that the City
Council proceed with the application.
Richard D. Miller, administrative officer, stated that since current city policy
was not to extend utilities without annexation and since recent Council and
community decisions had been against large annexations, he would recommend that
the Council appeal the provisions for expansion of sewer service area beyond
the city's willingness to annex and serve. The risk here was that any substantial
delay could cause.the City of San Luis Obispo to miss the current grant cycle.
D.F. Romero read the following conditions of certification of the grant:
In addition to any standard provisions, the state and the E.P.A. will place
the following special condition on the project certification or any grants
that might be awarded on this project;
1) The Grantee shall operate its treatment works as a coordinated regional
facility providing service on a fair and equitable basis and in accordance '
with.guidelines and regulations of the State Board to the City of San Luis
Obispo and its vicinity, specifically including the service area designated
in the Grantee's Project Report of January, 1977.
John Jenks stated that the plans developed by him by the city had alvays been
developed on the basis of including some portions of the county unincorporated
area. The.plant expansion was developed on.the basis of the city-population as
explained by David Romero for a total population standard of 50,824 people.
Ken Jones, State Water Quality Control Board, reviewed the grant conditions for
wastewater.treatment plant expansion. He stated that the federal grant guidelines
required that the plant must allow sewer hookup for the basin for areas that could
be logically served.from the plant. Anyone who asked for-sewer service must pay
the city for such service and for facilities on a fair and equitable basis to both
inside and outside city residents.
Councilman Jorgensen stated that.the decision to expand the wastewater treatment
plant was really one of great importance to the future of San Luis Obispo. He
felt that the issue was that, if the city accepted federal and state grants, then
the city must service areas presently outside the city and over which the city
would have no control of land use.
Councilman Gurnee stated he was opposed to the requirement that the city provide
sewer service to the area outside the city, such as Rolling Hills and the country
club development without any control by the city as to the types and quality of
development. He felt it was wrong but he would support the appeal on this condi-
tion as he felt the sewer plant should be expanded.
Councilman Dunin stated that the state could amend their application to include
only that area outside.the city but within the urban reserve line rather than go
beyond the airport.
Councilman Jorgensen continued that due to conditions of outside service, he
would.not support the application for federal and state grants.
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September 20, 1977
Page 7
Councilman Gurnee felt that the city should apply for the grant and then appeal
the condition requiring the city.to serve the area outside the city. He felt
that the advantages of the grant outweighed-the problem.
Councilman Dunin stated he would support the grant application although he was
opposed to the conditions to.serve areas outside the city beyond Council control.
Councilman Petterson stated he was'not pleased with the condition imposed by the
State Water Quality Control Board but felt that the-ability to acquire a $3.5
million grant to enlarge the sewer plant and to take the water to the Laguna Lake
area was too good an opportunity to lose for the citizens of San Luis Obispo.
Councilman Jorgensen felt that the state conditions on the grant would accelerate
development in the unincorporated area without any control of the development by
the city. He would appeal this requirement prior to accepting federal and state
grants.
Mayor Schwartz stated that the City of San Luis Obispo had known for years that
the state was going to require the city, as a condition of a federal state grant,
to serve the basin including areas outside the city limits. He felt this was
known but the Council worry was that the city would have no control over what
development occurred outside the city. The suggestion to amend-the service area
to follow the city's urban reserve line would be acceptable to him.
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen,-seconded by Mayor Schwartz, that the City
Council approve the application for the Phase II grant for the treatment plant,
modify the project report to 'include Alt. 4, Laguna Lake reclaimed water project,
and have John Jenks, consultant amend the service area map to correspond with
the urban reserve line. Motion - carried, all ayes.
9:25 p.m. Mayor Schwartz called a recess. 9:40 p.m. The meeting reconvened
with all Councilman present.
' 10. The City Council received a proposal from Jenks & Harrison for engineering
design services for Phase II as amended of the Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement.
D.F. Romero reviewed the conditions of the contract to design the Wastewater
Treatment Plant. The proposal was on the basis of cost plus a fixed fee to
meet requirements of federal and state grants. Total fee including contingen-
cies but excluding the Laguna Lake disposal was' $.188,200, which was less'than
the original estimate of several years ago. The engineering design work would
be completed within l0 months to comply with the W.O.C.B. time schedule, and
would meet all state and federal requirements regarding procedures and-minority
hiring. He stated.that the city had had excellent relations with the firm of
Jenks & Harrison over a period of more than 35 years and he would recommend that
the city approve the contract as submitted.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3414 (1977 Series), a resolution of
the Coucil of the City of San Luis. Obispo approving an agreement between the
city and Jenks 5 Harrison, Inc., consulting engineers, for Step II of Facilities
Planning for Wastewater Treatment and Disposal.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Dunin, Jorgensen, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11. The City Council considered the amended Airport - Utility Extension Agreement
with the County of San Luis Obispo (cont'd from 8/1/77 and 9/6/77).
Wayne Peterson, city engineer, reviewed with the City Council the results of
staff meetings with the County departments dealing with the sewer and water
agreement for the County Airport. He then reviewed in detail the provisions
of the agreement as amended by the City Council at the. last meeting.
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September 20, 1977
Page 8
Mayor Schwartz suggested that several-amendments be made to the airport utility
agreement: -1) under the portion where the city agreed, he recommended that Par-
agraph 3 be renumbered 4 and that new Article III read - "Rates - exempt the County
from the "Outside" utility rates and charge the same rates that were charged to
properties located inside the city limits...Under..that portion of the agreement
where the county agreed, he suggested that Paragraph 9.be amended to read - Payments -
Pay for water and sewer service in the manner and at the rates specified by
the provisions of-the San Luis Obispo..Municipal Code,.Sections .7410, et. seq.
and Sections 7500 et. seq., being the so- called "inside `city rate" and resolution
of the Council that may be amended from time.to time to implement rates provided
for in the Municipal Code..
Terry Sanville suggested that Paragraph I under the County agrees portion where
it stated "Operation" where.they agreed to operate.and maintain the-County airport
in such a manner as to prohibit the.use.of commercial aircraft.which would generate
noise levels higher than allowed in the.approved noise element of the 1975 General
Plan.
Walt Fell, county-airport manager, felt the conditions of noise level in the
General Plan, etc., was equitable if it were dated.as to the..present adopted noise
element and would not change each time an amendment was made to the-General Plan's
Noise Element.
The City Council discussed what future intentions the county would have for
development of the county airport property.
Mayor Schwartz suggested that the Council adopt the document as a draft and as
amended this evening, forward it..to the Supervisors and their staff, and then
ask the Supervisors to meet. with the Council to discuss this-agreement and prior
intent documents for development of County facilities in the city.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz that the City Council adopt the amended sewer and
water agreement, forward to the County Board of Supervisors for their consider-
ation and ask for a joint meeting with the city to discuss this agreement and
the prior statement of intention of county facilities within the City of San Luis
Obispo.
Motion lost for lack of a second.
On-motion-of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the City Council
approve the agreement as amended as a draft and hold for execution until after a
meeting between the City Council and the Board of.Supervis_ors on the agreement.
Motion carried, all ayes.
12. The City Council again considered the revised Traffic Regulations Ordinance,
an ordinance amending the Mmunicipal Code Article III.V, Chapter l.through 17 (cont'd
from 9/6/77 meeting at the request of the Citizens' Advisory Committee).
The Citizens' Advisory Committee submitted a letter to the City Council stating
that the C.A.C. declined to.offer any comments on the proposed amended.Traffic
Regulations Ordinances although it was felt that numerous errors and ommissions
and redundancies still existed in the document. It.was also felt that suggestions
as to changes would be useless at this time. The C.A.C. maintained that detailed
difference of opinion between two agencies could best be worked out.at the con-
ference table,.not at public hearings of the City Council.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open on the proposed Traffic Ordinance.
No one appeared before the City Council to speack for.or against the ordinance. I
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Jorgensen, the following
ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 723.(1977.Series), an ordinance of the
City of San Luis Obispo amending Municipal:Code,Articie'.III.V, Traffic Regulations,
Chapters 1 through 17.
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:.
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Jorgensen, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Dunin
ABSENT: None
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September 20, 1977
Page 9
13. - The City Council considered'a resolution denying an appeal ;by Mel Smith
of a Planning Commission decision not to grant a use permit for a warehouse at
1449 Auto Park Way (cont'd from 9/6/77).
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the following resolution
was introduced: Resolution No. 3415 (1977 Series), a resolution of the City of San
Luis Obispo.denying an appeal by Mel Smith of a Planning Commission decision not to
grant a use permit for a warehouse at.1449 Auto Park Way:,
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Jorgensen and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: .Councilmen Dunin arid.Petterson
ABSENT: None
14.
Sally Punches, Chairperson of the Promotional Coordinating
Committee, .
presented the Committee's recommendation for activity
grant funds
to be given
to-the
various organizations as follows:
Requested
Approved
Amount
by Committee
A.
Babe Ruth League, Inc.
$.. 750.00
$ 250.00
B.
Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo
5,000.00
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C.
India, Inc.
1,000.00
-0-
D:
Mustang Booster Club
. 2,000.00
500.00
E.
Mustang Stadium Renovation Fund **
5,000.00
1,000.00 **
F.
Playhouse Nursery School
1,000.00
-0-
G.
San Luis Obispo Art Association
2,000.00
2,500.00
H.
San Luis Obispo County Band, Inc.
1;700.00
1,700.00
I.
San Luis Obispo County Symphony Association
7,500.00
3,000.00
' J.
San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival Association
6,000.00
4,000.00
K.
Cuesta College Booster Club
2,000.00
500.00
.L.
Linnaea Phillips, Mission.Plaza Coordinator
.2,600.00
2,600.00
M.
San Luis Obispo'County Youth Symphony
1,000.00
1,000.00
N.
La Fiesta de San Luis Obispo, Inc.
30000.00
1,500.00
0.
Project SORT Recycling Program
5,000.00
1,500.00
P.
Central Coast Children's Theatre, Inc.
3,000.00
1,500.00
Q.
Central Coast Senior Babe.Ruth League
2,000.00
500.00
R.
Associated Students,'Inc.
2,500.00
-0-
TOTALS
$532050.00
$22,050.00
** -The Promotional Coordinating Committee requested that the $1,000 grant be
"taken from the Committee's facilities budget rather than the activity grants
budget. If the Council did not wish to transfer the monies from that budget,
the Committee respectfully requested the'Council approve the monies.from the
activities grants budget.
(Total.Budget $26,500.00 - Unallocated $4;450.00)
Dirk R.. Walters, Chairman of the Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo,. appeared
before the City Council-appealing the decision of the P.C.C. in denying their request
.for $5;000.00. He felt that the Environmental Center performed many functions vital
to the city in retaining a good quality of life for its present and future residents
and visitors as explained. He stated that the ECOSLO-Office was open to serve not
only the citizens of San Luis Obispo but of the County-of San Luis Obispo. He felt
that with the amount of money being spent by the .City. Couiicil"in'a budget in excess
of over $11 million that $5,000 could be - allocated by the City Council to environmenta.
concerns. He also felt that in future budget years,_the City Council should establish
a separate - budget item to provide funds.foi' the operation of ECOSLO for studies and
activities for protection of the city; its air basin and environs.
Glenna Luschei, representing Solo Flight and India, Inc., appeared before the
City Council appealing the decision of the Promotional Coordinating Committee
in denying their request of $1,000 to sponsor three projects: 1) a mural
contest; 2) a writer's conference; and 3) a poetry in schools program. She
stated that none of the funds requested from the city would be used to operate
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September 20, 1977
Page 10
either Solo Flight or India, Inc. operation and she felt that her
group repre-
resolution of
sented
an area of artists in the community who are
not supported by
the local
government.
She asked the City Council to again
consider their request
for
$1,000.
She also asked if the Council did not do
so at this time,
would it
:be
better if.she.r.eappeared before the P.C.C. with
a new program.
The
City Council took the recommended fund applications
of the P.C.C.
on an
item
by item, organization by organization basis
and by consensus
vote either
approved
or.disapproved the requests as follows:
Approved
Vote
A.
Babe Ruth League, Inc.
$ 250.00
Approved
5 -0
B.
Environmental Center of.San Luis Obispo
-0-
Approved
5 -0
C.
India, Inc.
-0-
Approved
4 -1
D.
Mustang Booster Club
500.00
Approved
5 -0
E.
Mustang Stadium Renovation Fund
-0-
Denied 5 -0
F.
Playhouse Nursery School
-0 -.
Approved
5 -0
G.
San Luis Obispo Art Association
2,500.00
Approved
5 -0
H.
San Luis Obispo County Band, Inc.
1,700.00
Approved
5 -0
I.
San Luis Obispo County Symphony Association
5,000.00
Approved
5 -0
J.
San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival Association
5,000.00
Approved
5 -0
K.
Cuesta College Booster Club
500.00
Approved
5 -0
L.
Linnaea Phillips, Mission Plaza Coordinator
2,600.00
Approved
5 -0
M.
San Luis Obispo County Youth Symphony
1,000:00
Approved
5 -0
N.
La Fiesta de San Luis Obispo, Inc.
1,500.00
'Approved
5 -0
0.
Project SORT Recycling Program
1,500.00 _
Approved
5 -0
P.
Central Coast - Children's Theatre, Inc.
1,500.00
Approved
5 -0
.Q.
Central Coast.Senior Babe Ruth League
500.00
Approved
5 -0
R.
Associated Students, Inc.
-0-
Approved
5 -0
.15.: The City Council considered the-tentative map of Tract No. 668, a nine unit
.residential condominium subdivision at 1360 Laurel Lane, Aero- Recreation Properties
.applicant.
.Dan Smith reviewed the subdivision with the City Council and submitted the.Planning
Commission's recommendation that they approve the tentative map subject.to.certain
.conditions. There were four findings and 17 conditions for approval of the tract.
At the request of.the - subdivider, the Commission deleted one staff..recommended con-
dition which the staff felt should.be considered by the Council. The-condition
.required the subdivider to provide individual water meters for each dwelling
unit. The staff's intention was to provide for.individual accountability for
water useage for water conservation objectives. Each of the units would be
.individually owned. If a master meter were provided as recommended by the
Planning Commission, the water useage would relate to a homeowner's association
and be billed as an entity.: Since the units would be owned separately, there
might be more incentive for water conservation if the owners were aware of their
own water consumption. Therefore,.the staff recommended the City.Council approve
the tentative.tract No. 668 subject to the four findings and 17 conditions as
approved by the Planning Commission with the staff condition that individual
water meters.be provided in each dwelling unit.
D.F. Romero stated that it.made little difference t
whether there.was one master meter for the property
serving each individual unit. He stated the city's
reduced by the use of one meter, however,'the city
extra service charge for the additional meters.
o the Public Services Department
or nine meters capable of
efforts were.considerably
would be compensated by the
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Dunin,
resolution was introduced:. Resolution No. 3416 (1977 Series), a
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo to.grant approval
Tract Map No. 668, located at 1360 Laurel Lane; subject to the f
and 17 conditions, not including the staff recommended condition
meters for each unit.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
the.following
resolution of
of Tentative
our findings
of individual
AYES: Councilmen Dunin, Gurnee, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Jorgensen
ABSENT: None
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September 20, 1977
Page 11
16. Consideration of recommendations.to - the City Council to adopt a position
.to be adopted by the Council dealing with the development and maintenance of
..Laguna Lake was.continued to October 4, 1977.
17. Wayne Peterson submitted a recommendation regarding the failure of
motorists to obey school speed limits on Los Osos Valley Road and recommended
that flashing lights be re- signed to indicate a school zone on the west end
and school crossing on the east end, and that the school zone speed limit be
established at 25.mph when.children are.present.
The City Council by unanimous consensus authorized the staff to proceed with
the recommendation of.the City Engineer.
18. The.City Council considered the plans.:and specifications for "FLORA
STREET_EX`PENSION AND.NEW WATER MAIN INSTALLATION ", City Plan No's 3 -77 and 6 -77.
Cost estimate excluding.engineering and contingencies $58,031.50, under CIP
No. 1 & 13.
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, plans and specs
be approved and.staff.authorized to call for bids.: Motion carried, all ayes.
19. - -.- .Communication from the Human Relations.Commission.reminding the City
.Council that there was a vacancy on the Board of'the_Economic_Opportunity Commission
which was to be filled by a representative of the City Council.. The Human Relations
Commission felt that with the new director, Jim Jacobson, being on board, they
felt that a new lease on life would be given to-this agency and thit-the city
should support the E.O.C. and give it a chance to make something of itself and pro-
vide services to the'public:•and receive support from-the-Various cities. The Human
Relations Commission, recognizing that the City Council was reluctant to appoint
one of its members to the vacancy, stated that the E.O.C.'had indicated that it
would be willing to have a city staff member represent the city on the board and
this would give an official representation to the board..
On motion of:Mayor.Schwartz, seconded by.Councilman.Petterson, the recommendation
of-the Human Relations Commission was accepted and•Orloff Miller., the Human
Relations Coordinator was appointed to be.the city's representative to the
Commission. Motion carried.
CONSENT ITEMS
C -1 On - motion of-Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, claims
against the city for the month .of: September - be.ipproved. and ordered.. paid subject
to the approval of the Administrative Officer. Motion carried.
C -2 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman-Jorgensen, the
City Council approve.the change.order for Fire Station No. 4 for bronze - anodizing
on-sliding-windows and doors for the dining area,..an increase in the budget of
$373.75. Motion carried, Councilman Dunin voting no.
C -3 On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the
city staff was authorized to stop work on the project to construct.a parking
lot at 668 Marsh Street due to the extremely high cost estimates. Motion
carried. -
C =4 Communication from Charles D. Weis, lessee of the city.sewer farm,
requesting Council transfer his.lease, assigning:his rights and interest'to
Martin Mortgage Company and Alan Peterson, with whom he had entered into a
Joint Venture Agreement at the time of his lease with the city was continued
for a credit check on the members of the.Joint Venture Agreement.
C -5• On motion of-Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman-Gurnee ; the
request of the San Luis Garbage Company.for a garbage collection rate increase
be referred to staff for recommendation. Motion carried.
C -6 On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the
request fiom Barbara Kraus for Council.to consider her housing proposal be
continued to a Study Session set for October 17, 1977 at 12:10 p.m. Motion
carried.
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Page 12
C -7 On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the City
Council appointed themselves as the Solid.Waste.Enforcement Hearing Panel for
the City of San Luis Obispo in accordance with.the recently.adopted Solid Waste
Management Section for the County. Motion carried.
C -8 On motion.of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the follow-
ing resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3417 (1977 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis.Obispo.granting final approval of Parcel
Map No. SLO 77 -118 (Judson Terrace Homes, applicant, located at 3000-Augusta and
3007 Johnson Avenue).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Dunin, Gurnee, Petterson, Jorgensen..and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -9 On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3418 (1977 Series), a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting approval
of Tentative Minor Subdivision No. 77 -306, located at 200 and 206 Margarita
Avenue.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
. AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Dunin,.Petterson, Jorgensen and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -10 On.motion of Councilman Dunin,.. seconded ..by..Councilman.Gurnee, the
recommendation of the.Planning'Commission to rezone property at 3750 Bullock
Lane from M to R -2 was set for public hearing on October 4, 1977. Motion
carried, all ayes.
C -11 -A On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3419 (1977 Series), a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo certifying the Project
Environmental Impact Report for use permit request U -0556, an 88 unit_mobile .
home park expansion at 1801 Prefumo Canyon Road,.Laguna Lake Company.
Passed.and adopted.on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Dunin, Petterson, Jorgensen and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -11 -B On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3420 (1977 Series), a resolution of
the City of San Luis Obispo City Council denying a use permit for an 88 unit
mobile home park.expansion at 1801.Prefumo Canyon Road on appeal by Donald
Smith, George Henry.and Elizabeth Zevely.
C -12 On motion of Councilman Dunin,.seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3421 (1977 Series), a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis_,Obispo denying an appeal
by Mike Alamo of a Planning-Commission decision to grant a use permit for
student housing at 1617 Santa Rosa Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Dunin, Petterson, Jorgensen and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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September 20, 1977
Page 13.
C -13 On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3422 (1977 Series), a resolution of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo adopting a policy regarding City
Vehicle Identification.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Dunin, Petterson, Jorgensen and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -14 On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the following
resolution was-introduced: Resolution No. 3423 (1977 Series), a resolution of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving Project CA 16 - P064 - 013,
18 units, traditional low rent public housing as proposed by the City Housing
Authority.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Dunin, Petterson, Jorgensen and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -15 On motion.of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3424 (1977 Series), a
resolution making year -end adjustments in the 1976/77 budget; authorizing
coverage of departmental object account and line item budget overdrafts on
a blanket basis and making transfers among various funds to comply with
' statutory requirements, covenants with bond holders and for other purposes.
Passed and adopted on.the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Dunin, Petterson, Jorgensen and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -16 On motion of.Councilman Dunin,.seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3425 (1977 Series), a resolution.of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo authorizing the appropriation of funds
received under the Federal Anti - Recession Assistance Act.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Dunin, Petterson,- Jorgensen and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -17 On motion -of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3426 (1977 Series), a resolution of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo renaming.Fig Street and a portion of
Osos Street north.of Highway _101 adn consolidating them as an extension of
Olive Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Dunin, Petterson, Jorgensen and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Page 13
C -18 On motion.of..Couricilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3427 (1977 Series), a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving the appli=
cation for grant funds under the Roberti- Z'Berg Urban Open -Space and Recreation
Program (Second Year Funding).
Passed and adopted on the following roll.call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Dunin, Gurnee, Jorgensen, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz 1
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -19 On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, to approve
project schedules for the month of September, 1977 and receive and file. Motion
carried.
C -20 On motion of Councilman-Dunin, seconded by-Councilman Gurnee, claim against
the City by Eugene E. Miller, 1325 Pacific Street, for damages caused by a sewer
backup in his home.was denied and referred to the insurance carrier. Motion carried.
B -1 The City Clerk reported on bids received for "RESERVOIR NO. 1 FLOATING
COVER ", City Plan No. 37 -77. Bids opened Tuesday, August 30, 1977. Estimated
cost $230,000, CIP 4702 as follows:
1. Globe Linings, Inc. $137,740.00
Long Beach, CA.
2. Gulf Seal Corporation $ 95,000.00
Houston, Texas
This 'item was continued from the September 6,-1977 meeting at staff's request.
The Public Services Department staff found, after thorough investigation of the
low bidder, that the company was qualified, however, under the strict interpre-
tation of the specifications in term of square footage of coverage of installation,
etc. they did not meet the low bid requirements. It was therefore recommended by
staff, after a discussion with the City Attorney, that the bids be rejected and
new specifications be prepared which would permit more than one qualified company
to bid.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Jorgensen, the City Council
rejected all bids received and authorized staff to readvertise with updated set
of specifications.
B -2 The City Clerk reported on bids for "LOGGING RECORDER AND INSTANT REPLAY
DEVICE" for the Police Department as follows:
1. Midstate Sound Company $18,748.00
San Luis Obispo Less Trade 6,057.00
Net Price $12,691.00
2. Magnasync /Moviola Corp. $163611.70
N. Hollywood, CA Less Trade 150.00
Net Price $16,461.70
The Police Department.recommended that the City Council accept the low bid of
Midstate Sound Company in the amount of $12,691.00.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that the City
Council accept the low bid of Midstate Sound Company and authorize the purchase.
Motion carried, all ayes.
12:10 p.m. The City Council adjourned to Executive Session.
12:30 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council,
the meeting adjourned to October 3, 1977 at 12:10 p.m.
APPROVED: November 15, 1977
itzpatric , City Clerk