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ADJOURNED MEETING.OF__THE..CITY.COUNC II:
CITY'OF SAN.LUIS.OBISPO
TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 1979 - 4:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL ,
Pledge
Roll Call
COUNCILMEMBERS
' Present: Melanie Biilig,- Alan.Bond, Ron Dunin,.Jeff Jorgensen and
Mayor. Lynn R. Cooper
Absent: None
CITY STAFF
Present: Lee Walton ,.Administrative..Officer; J.H. Fitzpatrick, City
Clerk; George.Thacher, City Attorney; Henry Engen, Director
of Community Development.; Wayne. Peterson, City Engineer,
Richard Minor, Fire Chief;..Michael.Park, Fire.Marshal; Roger
Neuman,..Police Chief; D.F.-Romero, Public Services Director
1. The City- Council..considered the:final..passage of.Ordinance.No.. 807
(1979 Series), an ordinance of.the.City of.San Luis..Obispo adding Chapter 4
to Article V.of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code to prohibit smoking in
certain public areas.
Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing... open. No.-one appeared before the
City Council for or against the proposed ordinance. Mayor Cooper declared
the public.hearing - closed.
On motion-.of Councilman Bond, seconded.by Councilwoman Billig, Ordinance No. 808
' was introduced for.final passage.`
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig,.Bond, Dunin,.Jorgensen.and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. The City.Council considered.- appointments..to fill.out.the.membership
for the.Laguna..Lake Committee.(continued from the.meeting of 5/15/79).
.D.F. Romero, staff.member.to the Committee., stated that - he.had.contacted
Dr. Aryan Roest, a professor.of Biological Science at Cal Poly who had long
been active with studies and giving advice.to the City on the use of Laguna
Lake and was more than willing to serve. He had-also contacted Mr. Bob
Pederson, hydraulic engineer for Cal Trans....He also stated:he would be
..most willing to serve. Mr. Romero stated.that..the problem with Mr. Peterson
was that he lived outside._the City:of.San�.Luis Obispo. -.:The third member would
be appointed by the Parks and Recreation Commission.on June 6 and they would
notify the Council of their appointment...
On motion.of..Councilman.Dunin; seconded.by.Councilman Bond,-.the-City Council
approved -the appointment of Aryan Roest ;and an -appointment- from the Parks &
Recreation Commission and.also appointed, with.his permission, Mr. Bob Pederson
as a technical advisor to the committee. Motion.carried.
4. The -City Council considered the-Tentative Map..for Tract No. 822,
a 44 .unit residential condominium at 3301 Broad -.Street.,. R-2..PD zone, Jonathan
Lindenthaler, subdivider.
Henry Engen,:Community Development..Director, stated' -that the Planning-Commission
adopted-the tentative..map.for Tract.No:..822.subject -.to:7 findings.and.20 condi-
tions but they also suggested that the Council should discuss.two.:conditions.
City Council Minutes
June 5, 1979 - 4:00 P.M.
Page 2
No. 7 stated that new sewer mains shall be public. The preliminary plan approved
with the Planned Development had a Condition 9 which stated the sewer mains
shall be private. Staff recommended all sewer not within driveways be private.
The second issue concerned Condition No. 19G which stated that CC &R's shall have
a condition that stated ownership and occupancy restrictions limiting all units
to owner occupied for a period of two years from initial sale. Based on the
City Attorney's opinion and recent action by the Council, this condition should
be reviewed.
Jonathan Lindenthaler
stated that
no. 7 as recommended by staff and
but felt that the owner should be
be slow or impossible.
he had no objection to the change in conditiol
he agreed in principle with Condition No. 19G
allowed to sell unsold units if sales should
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3859 (1979 Serie), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting approval of Tentative
Tract Map No. 822 located at 3301 Broad Street, subject to 7 findings and
20 conditions as amended.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5. The City Council considered introduction of an ordinance to amend
Article II, Chapter 7 of the Municipal Code amending certain provisions con-
cerning procedures for disciplinary actions and grievances, establishing a
Personnel Board and rescinding Resolution No. 3455.
Lee Walton, Administrative Officer, reviewed the provisions of the ordinance '
making changes to the personnel rules and establishing procedures for the
Personnel Board. He stated that this package of amendments had been reviewed
and approved by the three employee associations with some reservation.
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Jorgensen, Ordinance
No. 808 (1979 Series), an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo amending
Article II, Chapter 7 of the Municipal Code amending certain provisions con-
cerning procedures for disciplinary actions and grievances, establishing a
Personnel Board and rescinding Resolution No. 3455.
Passed and adopted on the following roll .call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Clerk was directed to advertise for potential candidates for appointment
to the Personnel Board.
6. The City Council considered an ordinance providing for the granting
of franchises for consolidated alarm forwarding systems and providing terms
and conditions for the operation of such consolidated alarm forwarding systems I
and fees therefore.
George Thacher, City Attorney, reviewed for the City Council the purposes and
the conditions of the franchises that would be granted for alarm forwarding
system provisions of the existing City Charter.
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the following
ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 809 (1979 Series), an ordinance of the
City of San Luis Obispo providing for the granting of franchises for consolidated
alarm forwarding systems and providing terms and conditions for the operation of
such consolidated alarm forwarding systems and fees therefore.
City Council Minutes
June 5, 1979 - 4:00 P.M.
Page 3
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7. On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Jorgensen, the
consideration of the ordinance to amend portions of the Municipal Code,
Chapters 1, 2 and 3 adopting the 1976 Edition of the Uniform Building Code,
Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,
Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Electrical Coee for the
1978 Edition of the National Uniform Code was continued to a future meeting
with the staff to present a base outline of the changes being proposed. Motion
carried.
8. On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Dunin,
consideration of "TRAFFIC SIGNAL REVISIONS ", City Plan No. C -07, Monterey
and Johnson, and Higuera and Santa Rosa Streets continued for additional
information for Council on design. Motion carried.
9. On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin, plans
and specifications for the "JOHNSON STREET STORM DRAIN ", City Plan No. C -05A
bid estimate $45,245.00 including contingencies was approved and staff was
authorized to call for bids. Motion carried.
10. On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Bond, the
plans and specifications for "S.O.S. STREET RECONSTRUCTION ", City Plan No.
C -09, Graves Avenue, Henderson Avenue, Grove Street, South Street, Brook Street,
Lawrence Drive, Woodbridge and Humbert Avenue, bid estimate $145,000 was approved
and staff was authorized to call for bids. Motion carried.
11. On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Dunin, plans
and specifications for "OSOS STREET WATERLINE ", City Plan No. C -25, Monterey
to Marsh, bid estimate $35,637.50 were approved and staff was authorized to
call for bids. Motion carried.
12. On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Bond, plans
and specifications for "WOODBRIDGE STREET WATERLINE ", City Plan No. C -33,
bid estimate $10,111.25 was approved and staff was authorized to call for
bids. Motion carried.
CONSENT ITEMS:
C -1 On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, claims
against the city for the month of June, 1979 were approved and ordered paid
subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. Motion carried.
C -2 On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, minutes
of the following Council meetings were approved: April 3, April 17 - 4:00 and
7:00 p.m., April 23, May 1, and May 8, 1979. Motion carried.
C -3 On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the
following contract pay estimates and change orders were approved and ordered
paid:
' J.W. Bailey Construction Co. Est. 4612 $179466.26
SINSHEIMER SWIMMING POOL C.C.O. 462 + 4,094.55
C.C.O. 463 + 1,808.91
Dennis Landscape Est. 461 92056.70
COURTHOUSE RACQUETBALL C.C.O. 461 + 65.00
FACILITY LANDSCAPE Est. 462 450.00
City Plan No. 721A Est. 463 FINAL 1,056.30 (7/9/79)
City Council Minutes
June 5, 1979 - 4:00 P.M.
Page 4
Fred Julien & Associates
Est.
#2
19,773.00
SEWERLINE IMPROVEMENTS
Est.
#3 FINAL
2,719.00 (7/9/79)
City Plan No. B -44
Fred Julien & Associates
Est.
X61
13,316.85
SEWERLINE IMPROVEMENTS
C.C.O. X61
- 25,320.00
City Plan No. C -16
Est.
#2 FINAL
1,479.65 (7/9/79)
Southern Pacific Milling Co.
Est.
#4
889258.75
'
STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
City Plan No. C -09
Motion carried.
C -4 On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3860 (1979 Series), a
resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo requesting the
State Department of Transportation or Federal Highway Administration to approve
Federal Aid Urban Project for the City of San Luis Obispo.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin and Mayor Cooper
NOES: Councilman Jorgensen
ABSENT: None
C -4B On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Bond requested
Cal Trans to assign $135,000 in discretionary funds to the City of San Luis
Obispo to extend the Los Osos Valley Road from 101 Highway across San Luis
Creek Road in Los Verdes Park. Motion carried, Councilman Jorgensen voting no.
C =5 On motion of Councilman.Dunin, seconded by-Councilman Bond, the City ,
Council approved the request of the City Engineer that the Council accept the
Santa Rosa Street Project as complete and to release the contractor from any
maintenance responsibilities other than required by warranty subject to the
State holding sufficient funds to pay for the claim against the contractor caused
by an automobile accident. Motion carried.
C -6. On motion of Councilman Dunin,-seconded by Councilman Bond, that the
request from Jerry Holland for acceptance by the City of final improvements
for Minor Subdivision No. 76 -513 located at Royal Way and Rubio Lane was
continued for two weeks per city policy for final inspection and recommendation.
Motion carried.
C -7 On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3861 (1979 Series), a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting approval of
Tentative Map for Minor Subdivision-No. 77 -428 located at 475 Ramona Drive.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -8 On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3862 (1979 Series), a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting approval
of Tentative Map for Minor Subdivision No. 79 -051 located at 2943 Johnson
Avenue, Thomas Baumberger, subdivider.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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City Council Minutes
June 5, 1979 - 4:00 P.M.
Page 5
C -9 The City Council considered Tentative Tract Map No. 773, a 12 lot
subdivision located at 1650 Southwood Drive, R -1 zone, L.R. Properties, sub-
divider.
Dan Smith, Associate Planner, stated that the Planning Commission, at their
regular meeting of February 14, 1979, took action to recommend approval of
tentative tract map subject to seven findings, three variances and 14 conditions.
The Planning Commission resolved several main issues in reviewing and
approving this tentative tract map:
1) Recommended an amendment to the City's General Plan to change the land
use designation above this tract (an area of the city above the water
service limit but inside the city urban reserve line) from low- density
residential to agriculture /conservation. This action was taken because
the Planning Commission resolved that urbanization above the water service
limit was not consistent with the policies of the.General Plan and that
the General Plan Land Use Map should be consistent with the text of the
plan. Resolution of this issue caused the Planning Commission to approve
this map with a cul -de -sac at the end of the street rather than the alter-
native of stubbing the street for future extension.
2) The Planning Commission resolved that the applicant's proposal to dedicate
9200 square feet of property next to the creek channel would be acceptable.
This was resolved after the Planning Commission received recommendations
from staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission against the park dedi-
cation.
Jim Stockton, Parks and Recreation Director, stated that although the Park
and Recreation Commission is extremely interested in expanding the Park and
Open Space System with the City, it was opposed to unplanned acceptance of
land dedicated to the city and called "Park ". He stated that this tract was
' an example. Staff of Parks and Recreation and Community Development recommended
that the small area of land, not capable-of being developed as a building
site or park, not be accepted as park dedication. The Planning Commission opted
to accept the land rather than in -lieu fees indicating that park land dedication
requirements had been met. Under current practices, the acceptance of this land
indicated the city was now responsible for development and maintenance of this
parcel. Skyrocketing maintenance costs and the fact that these small scattered
parcels cost even more to maintain than typical neighborhood parks makes it
necessary for us to take a long close look at this type of dedication. He would
recommend that in the intervening time between now and when the proposed Park
and Open Space Element of the General Plan was adopted, small parcel dedications
be curtailed unless supported by formal statement from both Park and Recreation
Commission and Planning Commission.
Mr. Romero's memorandum of June 4, 1979, was presented to the City Council.
Within the memorandum Mr. Romero recommended that a street be stubbed out to
the northerly limit of the property in order to serve four parcels beyond the
subdivision and also recommended that the City not accept the offer of park
dedication.
Mitch Walker, designer for L.K. Properties, spoke of the numerous meetings
before the city to bring this development to a conclusion and on behalf of
the property owners asked the Council to decide on the tract map without
other matters.
Lee Walton, Administrative Officer, stated that after reviewing the information
and historic perspective of the tract was confident that the proposed cul -de -sac
was the most appropriate solution. Mr. Blaser's property would not be
landlocked as it first appeared because suitable accesses were available
to him. Also, if he did have a problem, it could be fairly said that he
was basically responsible for creating the situation. He continued that
he still felt the park dedication proposal was wrong and recommended that
the parcel in question be divided between the two adjoining lots with an
open space easement to prevent the building of construction thereon. Also,
the city should also probably reserve an easement for maintenance access to
the creek. He understood the owner would be agreeable to this even though
it imposed a conservative park dedication cost.
Mitch Walker, designer for L.K. Properties, spoke of the numerous meetings
before the city to bring this development to a conclusion and on behalf of
the property owners asked the Council to decide on the tract map without
other matters.
City Council Minutes
June 5, 1979 - 4:00 P.M.
Page 6
Upon inquiry, David Romero explained that past City policy regarding
provision of.water service was for properties above elevation 460'. He
stated that the City has historically allowed development above this
elevation with service being taken below elevation 460'. He cited two
examples, the Neil Maloney development approved approximately one month
before, and the Dan Oxford subdivision, which is adjacent to the subdivision
under consideration. He stated that it is his opinion, if the past City
water policy is followed, the general plan statement is not in conflict.
This implies that the street should be extended to the four parcels above
the Smee subdivision.
Art Shaw, Attorney for Leonard Blaser, stated that under the proposal as
presented, Blaser was the only one who would not have access to his five
acres which were north and east of the proposed tract. He urged that the
property developer be required to grant access from Tract 773 to serve the
Blaser parcel as agreed to by the property owner-, Ken Smee,.in 1976 for access
to the Blaser parcel.
Ken Smee, developer for Tract No. 773, explained his reasoning.for not granting
an easement for L. Blaser for access through Tract 773.
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3863 (1979 Series), a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting approval
of Tentative Tract Map No'. 773 located at 1650 Southwood Drive subject to
seven findings, EIR determination, three variances that were granted and 14
conditions with Condition 14 amended as follows: Area shown on tentative
tract map as park shall become part of Lots 10 and 11 in a manner subject
to staff approval. The Subdivider shall fees in lieu of park dedication as
specified by city subdivision regulations.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote::
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper '
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -10 On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Billig,
the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3864 (1979 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo increasing
election election appropriations for the 1979 -1980 fiscal year.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -11 The City Council considered.a recommendation from.the Planning
Commission that a second access limited to one driveway be granted to Hathaway
Automobile Dealership on Los Osos Valley Road located on Auto Park Way and
Calle Joaquin.
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission was approved and the staff was authorized to
approve the extra driveway.
C -12 On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the
communication from James R. Miles, 324 Cuesta Drive, regarding alleged over-
charges to his water bill was referred to the Finance Director and Public
Services Director for investigation and report to the City Council. Motion
carried.
C -13 On motion of Councilman Dunn, seconded by-Councilwoman Billig, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3865 (1979 Series), a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo authorizing the
City Council Minutes
June 5, 1979 - 4:00 P.M.
Page 7
Community Development Director to execute inspection agreements for minor
projects and the Public Service Director to accept the work on behalf of the
City of San Luis Obispo.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call.vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -14 On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Billig,
the following-resolution was.introduced: Resolution No. 3866 (1979 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an
agreement between the City and Cal -Coast Construction, Inc., and 84 Lumber
Company concerning the use of a well and appurtent facilities.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -15 On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Billig,
the following.iesolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3867 (1979 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an
agreement between the City and T.B.D. Enterprises for widening of Orcutt
Road.
' Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None -
ABSENT: None
C -16 On motion.of Councilman Dunin,. seconded by-Councilwoman Billig,
the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3868 (1979 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an offer
of dedication of a storm drain easement and approving an agreement with Alice
Randall for inspection of the storm drain.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
411W *I)V�Z =6
C -17 On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Billig,
the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3869 (1979 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an
' agreement between the City and Warren F. Dolezal for installation of certain
improvements on South Higuera Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -18 On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the
Mayor was authorized to accept and record and behalf of the city a sewer and
waterline easement for Oliver and Sandra Noyes. Motion carried.
City Council Minutes
June 5, 1979 - 4:00 P.M.
Page 8
C -19 On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by-Councilwoman Billig, the
Mayor was authorized to accept a sewer easement from Thomas Burt, 2701 Augusta
Street, and record same on behalf of the city. Motion carried.
C -20 On motion of Councilman'Dunin,'seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the
notice of receipt by the city of the Certificate of Distinction for public
information material by the Community Development Department was received and
filed and copies of the letters were ordered placed in the employees personnel
file. Motion carried.
B -1 The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for "UNIFORM
AND LAUNDRY SERVICE ":
Red Star Indistrial Service
139 South A Street
Lompoc, CA 93436
Mission Linen Supply
P.O. Box AM
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Model Linen Supply
33 South Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Valley Industrial Services
P.O. Box 6397
East Bakersfield, CA 93306
Price per Uniform Change
.88C
.900
.95fi
$1.05
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the
following resolution was introduded:: Resolution No. 3870 (1979 Series), a
resolution of the Council accepting the low bid of Red Star Industrial
:'ervice.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B -2 The City Clerk reported on.the:following bids received for "MISSION
PLAZA ARBOR ", City Plan No. C -29, bids opened June 4, 1979 at 2:00 p.m., bid
estimate $23,000:
Conco Engineering, Inc $26,591.00
P.O. Box 511
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Walter Bros. Construction 33,070.00
P.O. Box 809
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
R. Burke Corporation 36,472.00
P.O. Box 957
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3871 (1979 Series), a resolution of
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo accepting the low bid of Conco
Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $26,591.00.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
SENT: None
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City Council Minutes
June 5, 1979 - 4:00 P.M.
Page 9
The City Clerk was directed to contact the trustee of the DuVall Estate
for release of .sufficient funds to construct the Mission Plaza Arbor.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Cooper
adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. to 7:3.0 p.m., Tuesday, June 5, 1979.
I Approved by Council on 7/3/79.' ,: �y
patrick, City Clerk
M I N U T E S
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 1979 - 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
Pledge
Roll Call
COUNCILMEMBERS -
Present: Melanie Billig, Alan Bond, Ron Dunin, Jeff Jorgensen and
.Mayor,Lynn R. Cooper
Absent: None
CITY STAFF
Present: Lee Walton, Administrative Officer; J.H. Fitzpatrick, City
Clerk; George Thacher, City Attorney; Henry Engen,.Director
of Community Development; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer;
Roger Neuman, Police Chief
A. Councilmen Jorgensen and Dunin, Council Subcommittee, submitted a
list of candidates, not listed by priority, for appointment to fill a vacancy
on the Planning Commission and also to- fill.new terms starting on 7/1/79.
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by-Council-man Dunin, that Sylvia Drucker
be appointed to complete the term of Ms- Billig and would expire 6/30/81. Also,
that Mike DeNeve, Sidney Findley, Allen Settle and Rob Rossi be appointed for
new terms effective 7/1/79 through 6/30/83 on the City Planning Commission.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin and Mayor Cooper
NOES: Councilmembers Billig and Jorgensen _
ABSENT: None
' On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Bond, that if any
future vacancies on the Planning Commission, Council would select from the
running list of two applicants for the next six months. Motion carried.
13. The City Council-held a public hearing on City .Council Resolution
No. 3835 (1979 Series), a Resolution.of Intention to-abandon a 20 foot
alley bounded by Santa Rosa, Toro and Higuera Streets.
Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, explained to the City Council what was being
proposed and what was to happen to the land that was abandoned.
City Council Minutes
June 5, 1979 - 7:30 P.M.
Page 2
Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing open. No one appeared before the
City Council for or against the proposal. Mayor Cooper declared the public
hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Dunin, Resolution
No. 3872 (1979 Series), a Resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo finding that a 20' alley in the block bounded by Santa Rosa, Toro,
Marsh and Higuera Streets was no longer needed for street purposes and abandon- .
ing same with reservation for utility easements was introduced.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. The City Council held a public hearing on an appeal of a Planning
Commission decision to require a focused environmental impact report on the
proposed General Plan amendment for property on South Higuera Street near
Prado Road, Walter Bros. Construction Co., appellant.
Andrew Merriam, Merriam, Deasy & Whisenant, architectal planning consultants
for Walter Brothers, stated that they disagreed with the requirement of a
focused environmental impact on the proposed General Plan Amendment (UP0743 -T)
for the Walter Brothers Construction Company's property on South Higuera Street
near Prado Road. This appeal did not indicate an unwillingness to cooperate
with the study of the environmental impacts that the General Plan Amendment
might create. There disagreement was with timing and format. In this respect,
they concur with the city staff report which recommended a negative declaration.
They also agreed with the staff the two real issues here were circulation and
land use policy. In terms of timing, it was the contention of the developer ,
that circulation could not be realistically studied until a site plan was
generated, with specific ingress /egress points and some physical basis for
determining traffic flow characteristics and actual numbers of vehicle trips.
Particularly with an "S" designation attached to the proposed PF rezoning for
the property, the City would have the opportunity for a complete review and
acceptance or denial of any circulation scheme. In any case, circulation would
be as sensitive an issue if conforming CH uses were developed on this land; it
was difficult to justify a study of the circulation impacts of the General Plan
Amendment itself.
He continued that the Planning Commission decision to require the format of a
focused environmental impact report created problems affecting the land use
policy issue. Hiring an independent consultant to analyze concerns which were
more in the realm of policy making than data review represented an avoidance
of direct participation in decisions about County facilities which the City
had been faced with for years. Hopefully, the City could analyze the proposed
amendment in a cooperative effort with County representatives to determine
whether or not mutual goals were being satisfied, rather than subject the County
to an arm's length study which could hardly shed any new light on the subject.
In conclusion, the developer felt that either of the two alternatives were
preferable to a focused EIR on the General Plan Amendment:
1) A Negative Declaration, as recommended by city staff, with the understanding
that some sort of focused environmental impact study would take place when
the design for the County Social Services Facility itself was reviewed.
2) An Expanded Initial Study, to be undertaken by city staff with the assist-
ance of County representatives and MDW, Inc., as the applicant's represent-
ative, focusing on circulation and land use policy issues. Under this for-
mat, some early decisions could be reached regarding site planning, including
establishing acceptable alternate circulation schemes and site utilization
layouts.
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He stated that Walter Bros. had started in 1975 through_the City Planning
Commission and City Council and approved the master plan for their property
at the corner of South Higuera and.Prado Road and since that time they had
been expanding to meet their master plan. He asked the City Council to uphold
the appeal of the property owner.
Tom Joneau, Facilities Coordinator for the County of San Luis Obispo, spoke
in support.of allowing the General Plan to be amended to-allow the County
Services Deparment to lease from the Walter Brothers development on Higuera
Street off Prado Road. He also stated that by combining all three existing
social service facilities, economics would be.realized by this combination,
in addition to serving the clients with access to County -wide highway system.
This was the best location so far after five years of study.
Henry Engen, Community Development Director, reviewed the recommendation of
the Planning Commission that.the applicant had applied for an amendment so
that Walter Brothers Construction Company could development a site for the
State Employment Department and the.County Social Services Department. After
the hearings, the Planning Commission required a focused EIR covering traffic,
flooding and conformance with the community goals and policies. On behalf of
the staff, they favored a negative declaration provided the plan amendment was
modified as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Finally, he stated that the Planning Commission's concerns were: 1) the
approach to develop this area had been piecemeal and evaluation of accumulative
effects had been deferred.contrary to the intent of CEQA.and the City's Guide-
lines. They felt an overall development plan was needed. 2) More alternatives -
alternative sites -- should be considered. Other sites may be more desirable,
particularly considering convenience of access; 3) Before the City could
establish definite policies on government facilities, it must know the overall
(mainly traffic) resulting from government offices use of this site.
' Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the City
Council support the appeal and accept the recommendation of the planning staff
that a negative declaration be issued on the General Plan Amendment for public
facilities "S" use. Motion carried, all ayes.
On motion of-Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by.Councilman Dunin, that the
staff be directed to proceed with recommendations of.the General Plan Amendment
and site planning. Motion carried, all ayes.
15. The City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of the
City Planning Commission to consider six proposed changes to the Land Use
Element of the City's General Plan.
A. GP 0743 -A
Glen Matteson, Planning Assistant, presented the recommendation of the Planning
Commission, stating that the 1972 General Plan showed this property as low
density residential. When the 1977 Plan was adopted, the City was negotiating
to buy this property for expansion of the Golf Course Driving Range so it was
shown as part of the park designation. The City's had since acquired a part of
the land but not this parcel. Not all use allowed .under the current
PF zoning were consistent with General Plan policies. The Planning Commission
initiated this amendment in December, 1978. The Planning Commission, at their
May 9 meeting, recommended either medium density or medium high density land
use for this property. The majority favored the medium density but only four
votes were required for formal approval.
Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing open.
Jane Lily, Planner with Priest, Richmond, Rossi & Montgomery, spoke on behalf
of the owners, asking that the City Council rezone the property to R -3 land
use or medium high density.
George Hedley, owner of the property, reviewed the sad rezoning problems since
1976 that these property owners had faced as the city had wanted to purchase a
part of the lot for a golf course but could not come up with the money so the
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Page 4
city would.now like to rezone the property from PF to R -2 but the property
owners would like R -3 zoning in order to make economic use of the parcel with
adjacent land.
Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Dunin stated he could support the R -2 density.
Councilwoman Billig stated she could - support an R -2 density as she felt it '
would be compatible with- adjacent property but she could support R -3 without
any problem.
Councilman Jorgensen stated he could support R -2.
Councilman Bond stated he could support R -2.
Mayor Cooper stated he could support R -3 for -the (neighborhood "for medium -high
density land use on the General Plan.
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Bond, that the
City adopt a medium density designation for the subject property and amend
the General Plan accordingly.
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond and Jorgensen
NOES: Councilmember Dunin and Mayor Cooper
ABSENT: None
B. GP 0743 -B
Glen Matteson presented the recommendation of.the Planning Commission as
follows: The urban reserve line (the extent of eventual urban development ,
to be served by city utilities) lies above the elevation which could be
served by the city's gravity fed system. When the Commission was considering
two subdivisions south of this area, they initiated this change to move the
urban reserve line closer to town. On their May 9 meeting, the Planning
Commission voted to leave -the urban reserve line where it was and to approve
the change in land use designation. Their motion of approval indicated that
the designation could be changed back to low density residential if adequate
utilities were provided.
The Planning Commission accepted the Envirnomental Review Committee's decision
to approve a negative declaration of the environmental impact.
Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing open. No one appeared before the
City Council for or against the proposed amendment. Mayor Cooper declared
the public hearing closed.
Councilman Jorgensen stated he could support A/C 5 to bring the zoning more
in line and consistent with the General Plan.
Councilman Bond stated he had no comment.
Councilwoman Billig stated she could support the A/C 5 to bring the zoning into
consistency with the General Plan.
Councilman Dunin stated he could not support A/C in any case as he felt it
was a confiscatory zone. He felt that their were a number of fine homesites
on this land and they could be developed.
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Bond, that the City
Council retain the low density residential on this property and initiate
zoning to R -1 -S. Motion carried, Councilmembers Billig and Jorgensen voting no.
C. GP 0743 -C
Glen Matteson presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission as
follows: to change the land use designation of about eight acres from.service
commercial /light industrial to medium- density residnetial. At their May 9
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meeting, the Planning Commission voted to approve the amendment requested.
They also recommended that the city initiate rezoning of the residential area
to R -2 -S and the adjacent, vacant manufacturing area to M -S. The Commission
also decided to grant a negative declaration on the environmental impact.
Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing open.
John King, representing New World, Inc., presented a lengthy statement for
the rezoning of the 14.66 acre parcel of land located at the northwest corner
of Laurel Lane and Southwood Drive. He explained the uses proposed for the
land and the development thereof.
Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Dunin stated he could support the proposal.
Councilwoman Billig stated she too could support the proposal.
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Bond, that the
City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and amend
the General Plan adding zoning change. Motion carried, all ayes.
E. GP 0743 -E
Glen Matteson again presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission
which was to change the text of the land use element concerning retail -
commercial policies. He continued that the Planning Commission initiated
this change when they denied rezoning for San Luis Mall in June, 1978. Over
the last year there had been several attempts to write policies that would
spell out what a new shopping center should and should not provide and what
prerequisites if any should be met before one could be developed. At their
May 9 meeting, the Commission voted to recommend approval of the attached
text change, a negative declaration of the environmental impact.
He then stated that the Land Use Element policies on retail - commercial use,
subparagraph 4 would be amended to read as follows: "The City reaffirms
its support of the Central Business District as a historic, architecturally
unique and economically essential part of the community.
The City will promote the economic stability.of the central business district.
To assure its stability, other maior.areas in.the city will not be rezoned for
retail commercial use until..a downtown parking program has been adopted by
city. The city will take an.active role in encouraging the retention and
expansion of county courts and administrative facilities in the downtown."
Paragraph 6 to be amended as follows:
"The City encourages a whole range of comparison shopping in the central
business district and at Madonna Road. Additional retail space at Madonna
Road should augment the existing shopping facilities. Development may be
phased but would include a nondiscount department store and related shops
Additional space in the central business district should reinforce the role
of downtown as a regional shopping area, while also serving the needs of the
community."
Subparagraphs 11 and 12 were drop.ped.from.consideration.
Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing open.
Andrew Merriam asked for clarifications of various words that the Planning
Commission used for example: what is meant by the word "adopted" in the
sense about downtown parking. How long must property owners delay and con-
tinue to support the BIA, County, City parking program if they never proceed?
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Page 6
Henry Engen, Director of Community Development,
any expansion of shopping centers outside of the
the County had completed their expansion and all
Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing closed.
spoke in support -of limiting
downtown shopping area until
parking was completed downtown.
Councilman Dunin stated he was in support of the Planning Commission to
limit expansion of shopping centers until a downtown plan had been completed
but he felt the City Council should carefully monitor the program and be
prepared to act if the parking and other programs do not proceed.
Councilwoman Billig stated she supported the Planning Commission's recommenda-
tions except in number I. She felt the auto service should remain in downtown
so -to remain convenient to downtown shoppers, salespersons, etc.
Councilman Jorgensen stated he could support the Planning Commission recommend-
ation.
Councilman Bond also agreed to support the Planning Commission's recommendation.
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that the
City Council approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission in the
amendments to the General Plan dealing with commercial expansion. Motion
carried, all ayes.
F. GP 0743 -F
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Glen Matteson presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission which
was to change the land use designation of about three acres from servoce
commercial /light industrial to neighborhood commercial; and revise policies
on neighborhood commercial expansion. At their May 9 meeting, the Planning
Commission voted 5 -0 to recommend approval of the map change and modification
of policies on the expansion of neighborhood commercial uses. The applicant ,
did not request the text changes, they were suggested by staff, to maintain
consistency between the map and text and to provide rules for further expansion
of neighborhood shopping areas. The Planning Commission also acted.to accept
the Environmental Review Committee's decision to grant a Negative Declaration
of environmental impact.
Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing open.
Jane Lily, planner representing the owner, stated that she had no comments to
make but was ready to answer questions.
Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Bond, that the
City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
amending the General Plan including amendment to the text. Motion
carried, all ayes.
G. GP 0743 -G
Glen Matteson presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission as
follows: This was to be a General Plan Amendment which would change the
land use designation of about 2.3 acres from medium denisty residential to
medium high density residential. The City Council initiated this change
so property at 1326 Higuera Street could be considered for R -3 zoning enabling
a use permit consideration for a sorority house. At their May 9 meeting, the
Planning Commission failed to approve or deny the amendment. After discussing
the alternatives, they designated only one side of the street, or one medium
high density, a motion to recommend approval of the amendment was approved by
a 3 -2 vote with one member absent and one seat vacant.
Henry Engen, Community Development Director, presented the recommendation of
staff urging that the amendment be denied because it was not consistent with
General Plan policies on locations'of medium -high density uses. The decision
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finally reached after city -wide rezoning program, was to maintain the character
of this area while allowing some additional development potential should be
upheld.
Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing open.
Dick Shaffer, Cal Poly Instructor, submitted a poll that he prepared with
regards to the proposed General Plan Amendment and subsequent zoning changes.
He stated that his poll showed that the majority-of the persons questioned
opposed the rezoning of property on Higuera Street. He concluded that his
survey was fair and impartial as he was an honest professional.
Rosemary Talley, President of the Housing Committee for Gamma Phi Beta, spoke
in support of the amendment to the General Plan. She also stated for the
Council's information, that contrary to Dick Shaffer's expert poll, no one
interviewed any of their group and they are owners of their property and
Shaffer stated that he had interviewed all property owners on Higuera Street.
She also brought to the Council's attention, several petitions signed by resi-
dents of the general area supporting the action of the City Council to amend
the General Plan to show medium high density residential for the 100 block
of Higuera Street between Johnson Avenue and Pepper Street. The petition
was signed by 27 neighbors and adjacent property owners.
Donna Gannet', 1367 Higuera Street, was opposed to the request. She stated
she spoke for all owners and renters on Higuera Street between Johnson and
Pepper Street.
Mike , 1344 Higuera Street, stated he was in support of the R -3 zoning.
He felt that this sorority would be an asset to the neighborhood as they had
tried to meet all city conditions and because they have, they had been really
been put over the humps. Further, he knew of many violations where large
collections of people were living together without a permit and with no action
from the city at this time. He felt that just because this group had tried to
do the job of meeting all requirements, they were being penalized.
Mayor Cooper closed the public hearing.
Councilman Dunin stated he would support the R -3 on the west side of Higuera
Street but if necessary he could support R -3 on both sides of Higuera Street.
Councilwoman Billig stated she had no comment.
Councilman Jorgensen again warned the City Council they should keep in mind
that all uses allowed in this R -3 zone would apply to all areas zoned R -3
and other areas might not be as receptive to all these allowed uses.
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that the City
Council amend the General Plan to R -3 on the even side of Higuera Street only
and direct the Planning Commission to initiate the necessary rezoning. Motion
carried, Councilmembers Billig and Jorgensen voting no.
Staff was directed to prepare the necessary resolutions and documents to
effectuate all the items, just taking care of items A through G of the General
Plan.
16. The City Council considered an ordinance.to enable the institution
of preferential parking in residential areas by resolution.
' Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, stated that the City Council had received
petitions from residents in the neighborhood south of Cal Poly requesting
preferential parking. The Council referred the item to staff directing
the preparation of an ordinance and resolution. He stated that after looking
the matter over, the staff recommended that the Council pass to print the
ordinance, hold a public hearing to receive input, and adopt the resolution
establishing the various parking districts. He stated that the start -up
costs which would be for street signs, vehicle stickers, police department
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Page 8
equipment, enforcement personnel, overhead and equipment replacement would
be $17,750 for the first year and after the first year, the average cost for
a four year period to maintain the program would be $11,825.
Mayor Cooper declared the.public hearing open on the adoption of the proposed
ordinance.
Tom Schuman, Cal Poly professor, stated he was opposed to the adoption of t
any ordinance by the city that would:discriminate against Cal Poly instructors
and students by prohibiting parking in front of residences near Cal Poly. He
felt this was unfair and discriminatory. He felt the ordinance, if adopted,
should by city -wide and not just near poor Cal Poly.
Dorothy Connor, representing the neighborhood groups, urged the City Council
to initiate the preferential parking.ordi.nanc.e in their neighborhood. She
again reviewed the reasons for the neighborhoods demand for this protection.
Henry Case, Traffic Engineer, stated he was.in support of.the ordinance. He
felt it was reasonable and should be adopted by the City Council by a neigh-
borhood by neighborhood basis as the neighborhoods requested it.
David Cann, 1503 Slack Street, Cal Poly professor, stated he was apposed to
the provisions of the new ordinance. He felt it was unfair to discriminate
against persons parking in front of residences. He felt it was unfair and
discriminatory.
George Lewis, 209 Longview Lane, stated he was opposed to the proposed ordinance
as it was unfair and discriminated against a segment of the city's population
either working or going to school at Cal Poly. He did not feel it was any way
to treat residents of the community. He was appalled that any government would
even consider such a discriminatory action. He.suggested that enforcement of
existing parking laws in the neighborhood might solve the problem.
Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing - closed. ,
Councilman-Dunin felt the University.should. supply parking for professors
and students and not push them into the adjacent residential areas.
Councilwoman Billig stated she would support the ordinance.
Councilman Jorgensen stated he had strong reservations on the adoption of
the ordinance. He hoped that there would be some other way to protect the
adjacent neighborhood from-Cal Poly. He felt the University should meet
the needs but he would support the ordinance.
Councilman Bond stated he was opposed to the revisions of the ordinance. He
felt it was sad that the University Administration did not do their job and
provide parking for students, professors, etc. He was opposed to the ordinance.
Mayor Cooper stated he would support the enabling ordinance but looked to other
rules and regulations to protect the neighborhood from parkers.
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the following
ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 810 (1979 Series), an ordinance of
the City of San Luis Obispo adding Sections 3209.17 to 3209.23 to the San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code to limit parking in designated residential areas congested
with parked vehicles to those vehicles registered to-or controlled by and used
exclusively by persons residing in the area. '
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember.s Billig, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper
NOES: Councilman Bond
ABSENT: None
17. Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, brought to the Council's attention
consideration of an ordinance to suspend the operation of parking meters by
resolution. This request was started by the BIA to allow them to place bags
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Page 9
over certain meters in the downtown area on certain days to allow free parking
for customers. The intent of-the prop.osal was to encourage shoppers to use
meters with little use on Saturdays due to the fact that the government offices
are closed. Staff recommended that the ordinance be approved by the Council.
Staff would present a resolution allowing the BIA to bag certain meters in the
downtown area.
He then reviewed the provisions of the ordinance which would amend the
' time of operation of parking meters.
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the following
ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 811 (1979 Series), an ordinance of
the City of San Luis Obispo amending Section 3213.2 of the San Luis Obispo
Municipal Code to allow-the City Council to suspend parking meter operating
provisions by resolution.
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen.and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
18. The City Council reviewed a report from the-.Planning-Commission on
the referral by the Council of March 5, 1979 of a written complaint and
petition of Planning Commission treatment of the public.
Henry Engen stated that at the April 11, 1979 meeting, the Commission considered
the matter and voted to forward their minute discussion to the City Council to
both the petition and the letter from Joe and Penny Rappa. He then reviewed the
minutes of that meeting in the discussion regarding the decorum of the Planning
1 Commission.
Councilman Jorgensen stated that he felt that the Planning Commission had
reviewed their actions and that by the comments in the minutes had taken into
account their treatment of the public. He felt that all people working in
public service, whether it be as a full -time employee, part =time of as an
advisory board member, must be aware that they serve the public and should
control themselves when doing public business. He realized that sometimes
pressures make it very difficult but that if anyone accepts one of these
positions they should attempt to keep control of themselves.
Councilman Bond agreed that the Planning Commission had learned their lesson
and he hoped that this would take care of it. He also felt the staff of the
Planning Department should be aware of the public's responses during the public
hearing on the 11th of April and also aware of the public's feeling to treatment
by public officials.
Councilwoman Billig stated'she was on the Planning Commission when these
complaints happened and she agreed that the Planning Commission members,
several of them went overboard on several occassions, with rudeness to
the public and she felt that if this continued, no citizen would ever come
forward and attempt to present information to the City Council. She hoped
the Planning Commission,'by this public hearing, had--learned their lesson
that they do work for the public and that everyone should be listened to
carefully.
Councilman Dunin stated that he had nothing to add except that all boards,
commissions and city staff represented the City Council whenever they spoke
and they should learn to control-themselves and-'speak very calmly and very
fairly to all the public. He said there was no excuse for anyone within the
city organization to be rude or unpleasant to the public.
On-motion.of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Bond, that the report
of the Planning Commission be received-and filed.
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There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor. Cooper
adjourned the meeting to Friday, June 8 at 12:15 p.m. in.the Council Hearing
Room.
Approved by City Council 7/17/79
,4PR� atrick, City Clerk
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M I N U T E S
ADJOURNED MEETING OF.THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, .
FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1979 - 12:10 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
Roll Call
COUNCILMEMBERS
Present: Melanie Billig, Alan Bond, Ron Dunin, Jeff Jorgensen and
Mayor Lynn R. Cooper
Absent: None
CITY STAFF
Present: Lee Walton, Administrative Officer; J..H. Fitzpatrick, City
Clerk; George Thacher, City Attorney; Joyce Levin,•Recreation
-Supervisor
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1. City Council considered an appeal from the Abalone Alliance of con-
ditions established by the Park and Recreation Director for use of Laguna
Lake Park for a rally.
Joyce Levin, Recreation Supervisor, presented the conditions established by
the Park and Recreation Director for the use of Laguna Lake Park. She stated
he disallowed the request for the use of the park on June 29 and 30, because
of the great numbers of participants expected would do irreputable damage to
the park area and he felt it must be disallowed. He did inform them that they
could appeal their decision to the City Council. He felt should the appeal
be upheld by the Council, the conditions that should be met would be: 1) all
street parking guaranteed; 2) crowd and traffic control recommendations through
the Police Department; 3) sanitation requirement recommendations from the County
Health Department; 4) garbage collection requirements; 5) cleanup deposit fees;
and 6) insurance requirement.
Lee Walton, Administrative Officer, stated it was still staff's opinion that
the Laguna Lake Park was too small and could not handle the numbers estimated
by the Abalone Alliance as participants in this celebration.
Peter Lumsdaine, Abalone Alliance, stated that the group was not appealing
the denial of the permit by the Park and Recreation Director as they agreed
that Laguna Lake Park would.be inappropriate for their use although the
reason why they applied they felt they needed somewhere to hold the rally
because of the number of people who are planning on attending. He thanked
the City Council for their cooperation in attempting to solve their dilemma.
The Council then reaffirmed their position to cooperate with the Abalone
Alliance group for their rally and use of E1 Chorro Park, both as to insurance
requirements and as to cleanup requirements.