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December 18, 1978
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City Staff
PRESENT: .Leland Walton,.City Administrative Officer; George Thacher, City
Attorney; J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; Wayne Peterson,.City
Engineer; Henry Engen, Community Development Director; Terry
Sanville, Senior.Planner;.Rudy Muravez, Finance Director; Joe Turner,
Chairman of Human Relations.Commission; Orloff Miller, Human
Relations Coordinator; Jackie Megow, Assistant Coordinator;.
_ -- - Foster Gruber, Chairman.of.Citizens' Advisory Committee.
1. The City Council discussed whether. to continue.to review the status
of the.1978 -1979 C.I.P. or what purpose was.there in continuing with the study.
It was the consensus of the councilmen present that they were not getting any
additional information they were not aware of and they would just as soon not
continue with this review.
Mayor Schwartz suggested that in-order ... to make..use of.the.council.'s time, that
the City Administrative Officer should be asked to prepare an update which is
more precise than what has been presented and listing such things as:
a) Projects completed with over cost or savings.
b) Projects encumbered with bid over cost or savings.
c) .Projects expected to be encumbered before.June 30, 1979 with the best
estimate of over costs or savings.
d) Projects not expected to be encumbered with reasons and explainations to
to be provided for projects which have a higher priority number than those
which will be completed or encumbered.
e) Subsequent City Council actions which have altered the C.I.P. as adopted.
He
then suggested that the C.I.P. should be totalized showing:
a)
Adopted C.I.P. budget.
b)
Expenditures and encumberances anticipated by June.30, 1979.
c)
Balances to be reallocated or-debit to be adjusted.
He.also
suggested that the street deficiency projects and priorities as
adopted by the City Council on May 1, 1978 be brought up to date for the
City Council's consideration and review.
As
part of the overall report by the C.A.O., he felt that the City Council
should also receive information on the budget.
a)
Allocation for C.I.P. Reserve.
b)
Allocation.for General Reserve.
c)
Charges to'date.against'.C.I.P. Reserve or General Reserve.
d)
Projected changes in the 1978/79 anticipated revenues:
1. Restricted revenues.
2. Unrestricted revenues.
Finally, a recommendation for proposal-from the C.A.O._regarding staffing
for the remainder of the 1978 -79 year. Either staff changes and /or agumenta-
tion in:
a) Engineering;
b) Park Maintenance;
c) Zoning ordinance enforce;
d) Finance Department assistance;
e) The possibility of using retainer contracts for short term employment of
architects, landscaper architects and engineers to help city staff on
small and minor projects.
He also suggested that the council adopt .a calendar of hearings for.the 1979/80
C.I.P.
After discussion by the council, the Mayor's proposal was accepted and the
C.A.O. was asked to prepare reports as recommended for the January 9, 1979
council study session.
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2: At this time the.City Council received a.recommendation from the
Human Relations-Commission regarding._. the funding.of:Grass Roots II.
Joe Turner, Chairman of the Human Relations.Commission, presented for the City
Council's consideration,:the recommendation of the Human Relations Commission
to continue funding of the Grass Roots II for the balance of.the fiscal year
1978 /79 under the following conditions:
' 1) Continue.to fund Grass Roots II, but
.a) with tighter control of both policy and administration by the Grass
Roots II Board, and
b) with some program components transferred to other agencies.
2) Continue to fund Grass Roots II for the provision of these programs
specifically:
a) information and referral
b) emergency services
c) client advocacy
d) Thanksgiving dinner
e) Christmas baskets
and advocate transfer within six months to other agencies the programs of:
a) transportation
b) clothing (should be able to be.transferred immediately)
c) temporary-sheltei (as a'direct service)
d). shopping for-shut-ins/disabled.
Joe Turner concluded by stating that any extension of the Grass Roots contract
through June _30, 1979, should.reflect the council's decisions with reference
to the recommendations of the H.R.C.
Norman Stone, Chairman of the Grass Roots II, stated that their board agreed
with the H.R.C.'s recommendations,-including transfer of certain programs and
activities; but he wanted the City.Council to realize that these functions are
needed by the community and its citizens and that if no other agency or group
takes them_ ' on ' , then Grass Roots would feel obligated to continue to.supply the
service. He dded upon question thay they have tried to come up with outside
funding for-their operation for the past two years, but that federal funding
must go through the county E.O.C. who feels that Grass Roots is duplicating
other social programs under the county E.O.C. program, so they can only look
to the city for funding support.
Maxine Lewis, Executive Director.for Grass_ Roots II, felt that in.six months
they would not be able to transfer all' those.`functions recommended by the H.R.C.
She also felt that many of these functions are needed by the community and the
citizens, and-she did not feel that anyone would come forward and assume these
responsibilities. She said the council should recognize that a lot of this
work no one else wants to do.
The City Council then discussed with Joe Turner and members.of the H.R.C. staff
the recommendations:to continue financial support by the city of the Grass Roots
operation:
.On motion of Councilman Settle,..seconded.by Councilman Duniri, that the City
Council-accept the recommendations of.the.:Human Relations.Commission and the
conditions-established-and that they -continue...funding through June 30, 1979
only; and with-the Human.-Relations Commission to continue to work and monitor
the Grass Roots operation. Motion carried, all ayes, Councilman Jorgensen absent.
3. The City Council then considered the.recommendation of the Planning
Commission to adopt revised parking and driveway standards for the zoning
ordinance.
Tefry Sanvillei,.Senior Planner; stated.that.a...year ago the city.council reviewed
parking and driveway standards that had been recommended by the.Planning
Commission. He said the council sent the regulations back to the Planning
Department for refinement. The Planning Commission had just completed its
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public hearings and..have.reviewed the.refined_standards.and are now.recommending
it to the council for.their. approval. He..stated the staff.hoped the council
would review these standards today and set a public hearing as soon as possible.
The
city council then.reviewed the proposed parking.and driveway regulations
Section
9200.16.1 of the Municipal.Code, section by section, and comments go
as
follows:
A.
PARKING.LOTS.
2.b. Redefine "..same lot as the use serves"
3.a. Unisex "his" "her" wording
3.e. Clarify "standard size" :'compact size.'
3.f. Refer to Planning Commission for clarification of space for "compact
car" versus "small car"
3.h. Change order and redo wording of "loading zone'
3.k. Eliminate "wheel depressions" from standards
3.1. Review and establish'size of "exit" and "entrance" signs
5.a.(1),(2) Review conditions of "temporary parking lots"
5.b.(2) same
5.c. same
5.d. same plus drop "standard ".and "permitted"
B.
DRIVEWAYS AND DRIVE APPROACHES.
2.a. Rework chart to include breakdown.of "residential-lot" and
"commercial lot. ". See separate staff recommendation.
2.c. Change first sentence ... to read.as follows: '.'No more than one driveway
shall be_permitted.on a residential.street frontage of less than
seventy feet. in width."
2.e. Place last sentence with chart 2.a. "Where fire truck-access is
required, 20 feet is the minimum width allowed."
3.b. Unisex "his" and "hers"
3.d. Clarify meaning of "written permission"
6.b.(4) Clarify.sentence to read as.follows:' "The driveway channot serve
more than four residential units unless -for special circumstances."
The City Clerk was directed to advertise.the parking and driveway standards
recommended.-by the Planning Commission for public hearing on Tuesday,
January 16, 1979.
4. Council consideration of bid results for the "JOHNSON /MARSH STORM DRAIN"
City Plan No. C -10, bids opened Friday, December 1, 1978, and considered by
the city council on'December 5 and 12, 1978 was continued as the city has not
procured the necessary easements.
5. City council discussed.the.matter of.council policy on'continuing
members on various city, advisory boards, commission, etc.' when they--have
moved from the City of San•Luis Obispo..
Councilman Petterson brought-to the.council's attention, Article 12 of the
City Charter, Section 1202 which lists the eligibility, appointment and length
of terms of boards and commission members, and which states in the first sentence:
"All registered voters within the city-except part or full time officials and
management officials of the city,. shall be eligible for appointment and shall
be selected and appointed by any-method deemed appropriate by the - council."
He felt that this clearly required that upon.moving outside the city and no
longer being a registered voter, that the member would no longer be qualified
to serve on the advisory boards.
The city council then discussed the matter of eligibility of persons living
outside the city to advisory boards, etc. and it was determined that the City
Charter was quite clear, therefore, the City Clerk was directed to notify
members of all boards, committees, and.commissions of-the charter conditions
regarding appointments and the fact that all members must be registered voters
within the City of San Luis Obispo
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6. A discussion by the council.of.establishing.a policy on city advisory
boards, commission,..etc., taking. stands on.political- issues.without prior
clearance from.the city council .(Councilman.Dunin)..was - continued for future
consideration -by the city council.
7. There being no further business-to come before the city council, the
meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Schwartz.
APPROVED: January 2, 1979 �6
..�itzpatrick, City Clerk
M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY.OF SAN LUIS.OBISPO
TUESDAY, DECEMBER -19, 1978 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 990 PALM STREET, CITY HALL
Roll Call
Councilmen
PRESENT: Ron Dunin, Allen.Settle. and Mayor.Kenneth Schwartz
ABSENT:,-Jeff Jorgensen, Steve Petterson
City Staff
PRESENT: Leland Walton, City Administrative Officer; George.Thacher, City
Attorney; J.H. Fitzpatrick., City Clerk; Henry Engen, Community
Development Director; Dan Smith,-Senior Planner; Terry Sanville,
Senior Planner; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer; Dave Romero,
Public Services Director; Joyce Levin, Recreation Supervisor
A. Mayor Schwartz, on behalf of the City Council and the City of San
Luis Obispo, presented a resolution.of appreciation-to Robert I. Vosburgh,
Design.Engineer for the City-of San Luis Obispo, for his long and dedicated
service to the city and its citizens upon his retirement December 31,._1978.
The Mayor.reviewed.some of the accomplishments of Robert Vosburgh in his
capacity as Engineer for the City of San;'Luis Obispo.
1. The City - Council met with Congressman Leon Panetta discussing matters
of mutual interest which would.be coming before the Congress of the United
States in the session starting Januay, 1979.
Mr. Panetta reviewed some.past.legislation effecting the.cities of.the United
States and also-proposed legislation that would.effect the cities in the future.
Mayor Schwartz,.on behalf of the City Council, thanked Mr., Panetta for visiting
with the City Council and reviewing areas of mutual interest.
2. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of..Ordinance
No. 790, 1978 Series, an ordinance of the City of San.Luis- Obispo_granting a
franchise for cable television service within the city to Sonic Cable Television
for a period of.fifteen years..
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.