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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/19/1980City Council Minutes February 19, 1980 - 4:00 p.m. Page 2 Councilmembers Present: Alan Bond, Ron Dunin, Jeff Jorgensen and Mayor Lynn Cooper Absent: Melanie Billig City Staff Present: Lee Walton, Administrative Officer; George Thacher, City Attorney; J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; Henry Engen, Community Development Director; Roger Neuman, Police Chief; D.F. Romero, Public Services Director Lee Walton, Administrative Officer, brought to the Council's attention, the matter of the avigation easements that are being considered by the Airport Land Use Committee and of which the city had just received notice. He continued that the Planning Department had submitted comments based on the General Plan but he felt that the City Council should ask for a continuance of the hearings by the Airport Land Use Commission in order to give the Council an opportunity to end the matter. On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Bond, that the City Council requests that the Airport Land Use Committee continue their deliber- ations for avigation easements at the San Luis Airport for two weeks. Motion carried, Councilmembers Jorgensen and Billig absent. 1. The County Health Department presented a brief slide show dealing with " Untrash California ", the theme of the State Wide Litter Prevention and Control Program which was adopted by the County and they were receiving funds to be shared by the cities and the counties for litter control. The Division of Environmental Health was coordinating the - program but for maximum effect other law enforcement personnel be involved too. On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Bond, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4098 (1980 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo in support of the Untrash San Luis Obispo County Program. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Jorgensen, Bond, Dunin and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Billig 2. The City Council reconsidered the Taxi Cab Rate Increases. Pat Linnington, Operator of the Yellow Cab Company for San Luis Transportation, Inc., submitted a letter stating that he hoped that the Council would continue this matter for further study of the various aspects of the transportation within the city and also to avoid errors and mistakes if something was decided in haste. He suggested the following: 1) That the City Council approve the rate increase that he requested on a ' temporary basis, not to exceed 120 days. 2) That the entire matter be referred to a study committee. He suggested the Mass Transportation Committee. 3) That additional administrative staff be assigned to expedite the work. He suggested Geoff Grote. City Council Minutes February 19, 1980 - 4:00 p.m. Page 3 He concluded by saying the 120 day period would also allow the company to investigate other innovative programs such as shared rides, Lifeline taxi, etc. Hopefully, this extra time would lead to a decision which would benefit all parties concerned especially the public. Lee Walton, Administrative Officer, agreed with the request saying this might be a more progressive way of going and getting additional information. Councilman Jorgensen stated he agreed that an increase in rates should be granted. He also leaned towards the deregulation of rates by the City Council although he felt that the taxicabs and drivers should still be under control of the city. Councilman Bond agreed with deregulation of rates and allow enough fees so there could be some competition for cabs within the city. Councilman Dunin agreed that to grant the increase as requested for 120 days and authorize the staff to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration dealing with deregulation of rates, etc. Mayor Cooper agreed for the need of a new ordinance including the deregulation of rates. On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Jorgensen, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4099 (1980 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obipo establishing increased taxi cab rates (rates to remain in effect for 120 days). Flag drop: $1.50 to include the first 1 /10 mile. .15p per 1 /10 mile following the first tenth. Waiting time increased to $10.00 per hour. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: ' AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Jorgensen, Bond and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Billig 4. Consideration by the Council to accept the public storm drain system within the Laguna Lake Mobile Estates Expansion was continued for two weeks. 5. On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4100 (1980 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting approval of the final map for Minor Subdivision No. SLO 79 -157 located at 2200 Los Osos Valley Road and 1440 Auto Park Way; Thomas Baumberger, applicant. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Jorgensen, Dunin, Bond and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Billig 6. On motion of Mayor Cooper, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the following ' resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4101 (1980 Series), a resolution of the Council -of the City of San Luis Obispo accepting the public improvements for Tract 592, "The Meadows ". Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Cooper, Councilmembers Dunin and Bond NOES: Councilman Jorgensen ABSENT: Councilwoman Billig City Council Minutes February 19, 1980 - 4:00 p.m. Page 4 Councilman Jorgensen stated he voted no on the prior resolution as he felt the agenda documentation sent out to the Council was incomplete, that the majority of the information was not well presented at this meeting and he was hoping that staff was straightening out their work to get all the agenda material together before placing it on the agenda. 7. On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Jorgensen, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4102 (1980 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving a lease agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and the County of San Luis Obisp for parking on city property located at the corner of Palm and Osos Streets. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Jorgensen, Bond and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Billig The City Administrative Officer was directed to write a letter to the County Administrative Officer and forwarding the lease explaining what it was costing the City of San Luis Obispo to grant this lease to the County and that the City was willing to do this in the spirit of cooper- ation. 8. On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Bond, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4103 (1980 Series), a resolution of the City of San Luis Obispo granting approval of the tentative map for Minor Subdivision No. 79 -274, located at 608, 636 Howard Street: William and Russell Thomas, subdivider, with conditions amended as follows: 1) That the Council makes the exception and accepts a 36' radius cul -de -sac ' instead of a 50' radius cul -de -sac based on the following findings: a) the variance granted does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the same vicinity; b) Because of special circumstances, notably the configuration of the existing right of way, the strict literal application of the subdivision ordinance would deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity; and c) under the circumstances of this particular case, the variances requested carry out the spirit and intent of the subdivision ordinance. Another additional condition of the approval was a temporary waiver of sidewalk installation subject to the subdivider signing a covenant agreeing that sidewalk improvements would be installed within 30 days after notice by the City ENgineer and that the final map shall show existing sewer line easements over the satis- faction of the City Engineer. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Jorgensen, Bond, Dunin and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Billig 9. On motion of Mayor Cooper, seconded.by Councilman Bond, the following' ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 842 (1980 Series), an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo amending definition (Section 4501 of the Municipal Code) to expand definition of Bingo. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: City Council. Minutes . . February 19, 1980. -.4:00 p.m. Page 5 AYES: Mayor Cooper, Councilmembers Bond,..Dunin.and Jorgensen NOES.: None . ABSENT:. Councilwoman Billig 10. The City Council received.the.recommendation from.the- .Utility Engineer dealing with the.priority list for the third quarter $20;000 water program. The - priority project, according to staff, being the 8" main on Wilson from Park Street to.Grand Avenue. Estimated cost to the city was $17,000.00. Estimated cost to the developer.$2,150.00. Members of the City Council.and.city staff discussed methods of prorating costs between the city and the developer and - discussed the overall quarterly allocation program. Councilman.Jorgensen questioned.the method of-prorating of costs.between.the city and the.developers in this program. He felt the city was paying the lion's share in most of -these small projects. Councilman.Bond.agreed and.he._felt the staff"should..look into-quarterly system for equity.-for both the developer.and for the city: The staff was requested to look.into.a formula and the need for this program rather than -some other deficiency correction program. On .motion of Councilman Bondi seconded by Councilman-Dunin, the - recommendation of the utility staff was approved, Priority No. 1, the 8" main in Wilson Street from Park to Grand Avenue.. Motion carried, Councilwoman Billig absent. 11. On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Bond,-the plans and specifications for.'.' WATERLINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ", City Plan No. D -26, ' (Center.Street), D -27 (Mountain View Street); and D 734 (Islay Street) were approved and staff.was.authorized to call for bids. Motion carried, Councilwoman Billig- absent.: .12. On motion of Councilman Bond;..seconded by.Councilman Dunin, the following.,resolution was introduced: Resolution No.'4104 (1980 - Series), a- resolution of the Council.: of the.City of San Luis.Obispo supporting alternative no..5 of .the final environmental -impact:•statement in the proposed five -year OCS lease sale schedule. Passed and adopted -on the.following.roll. call vote: AYES.:.: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT:. Councilwoman Billig- ' KIl ' kYA8 W &, C -1 On motion of Councilman Bond,.seconded by-.Councilman Dunin,.claims agai_nst:.the city-for-the month of.- February, 1980 were-approved subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. Motion carried. C -2 'On motion 'of .Councilman Bond, seconded. by Councilman bunin,..minutes of the following Council meetings were approved as amended: December 4, 1979, .December 17, 1979, December 18, 1979 - 4:00 p.m., December 18, 1979 - 7:30 p.m. Motion carried. C -3 On motion.of.Councilman Bond, seconded by. Councilman Dunin, the quarterly progress report of Laguna Lake Management Study by ENVICOM was ordered received and filed. Motion carried. City Council Minutes February 19, 1980 - 4:00 p.m. Page 6 C -4 On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4105 (1980 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an agreement between the City and L.V. Hansen for waterline. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: None C -5 On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin, to take action to inform the Office of Crminal Justice Planning that the City of San Luis Obispo wished to remain in the Region P, Central Coast Region for planning purposes. Motion carried. Staff was directed to inform the local agencies of this decision. C -6 On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4106 (1980 Series), a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the proposed Safety Grant. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper NOES: None C -7 On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the s report from the developer of Tract No. 651, conformance to homeowner requirement conditions were accepted and ordered received and filed. Motion carried. C -8 On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the claim against the city by Charles T. Andrews in the amount of $54.60 for a broken water service line due to alleged water hammefing in the city water main and excessive billing for water lost from the broken service line was denied. Motion carried. B -1 On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Bond, that the City Council accept the lowest responsible bids that met specifications for supplying motor vehicles to the City of San Luis Obispo and authorized the Administrative Officer to proceed with purchases. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Cooper adjourned the meeting to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, 1980. COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES ON: 4/15/80 J. tzpatrick, City Clerk 1 M I N U T E S CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1980 - 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAFERS, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Pledge Invocation by Mr. Meyerfein, Director of Religious Church for Beth David Congregation City Council Minutes February 19, 1980 - 7:30 p.m. Page 2 Roll Call Councilmembers Present: Alan Bond, Ron Dunin, Jeff Jorgensen and Mayor Lynn R. Cooper Absent: Councilwoman Billig City Staff Present: Lee Walton, Administrative Officer; George Thacher, City Attorney; J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; Henry Engen, Community Development Director; Roger Neuman, Police Chief; D.F. Romero, Public Services Director 13. The City Council held a public hearing on the report of the Superintend of Streets for the cost to install sidwalks on the following properties: A. T & M Abad 176 Brook Street $ 325.00 J.C. & A.E. Bowers 195 Brook Street, also South Side 1,798.00 W.L. Howse, etal 171 Brook Street 646.00 Model Lands, Inc. 34 South Street 3,693.70 P. Nisperos 178 Brook Street 300.00 C. & J.M. Robert- son - 67 South Street 487.00 R.W. Yans 180 -190 Brook Street 1,160.00 B. The following property owners have requested three year option payments: A. Owens, c/o Dunn ' R. Ho Barg R.E. Barger P. Dubin L. & J.F. Lenger, Jr. 183 Brook Street $ 638.00 165 Brook Street 646.00 175 Brook STreet 540.00 23 -27 South Street, also Brook side3,137.00 179 Brook Street 1,017.00 Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing open. No one appeared for or against the cost of sidewalk repairs. Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Bond, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4106 (1980 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo confirming costs of sidwalk construction pursuant to the Municipal Code. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Bond, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Billig E.1 The City Council considered Resolution No. 4107 (1980 Series), a resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo authorizing and directing the Mayor to contact appropriate State authorities to urge a feasibility study of repowering Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plan to non- nuclear fuel. On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Jorgensen, Resolution No. 4107 was introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Jorgensen, Dunin and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Billig City Council Minutes February 19, 1980 - 7:30 p.m. Page 8 14. The City Council held a public hearing to consider an Ordinance No. 604• Level I, Sewer Deficiency in conjunction with a request to build a new four -unit apartment at 178 Stenner Street, R -4 zone; Singchou Wu, applicant. Henry Engen, Community Development Director, stated that the Planning Commission had unanimously recommended to allow the project to proceed subject to one condition: That the developer would be required to contribute $375.00 for a share of the needed sewer construction to eliminate the deficiency. This fee would be paid prior to approving the final map for building permit. Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing open. No one came before the City Council for or against approval. Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the City Council approved the project to proceed subject to the developer depositing $375.00 as a share of the sewer improvement prior to construction. Motion carried. The city staff was again asked to come up with a better formula on prorating costs between the city and developers. E.2 On motion of Mayor Cooper, seconded by Councilman Bond, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4108 (1980 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo commending the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity for assistance during the rain crisis of February 16 and 17, 1980. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Cooper, Councilmembers Bond, Dunin and Jorgensen NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Billig 1 E.3 On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Bond, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4109 (1980 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo commending the employee: of the City Public Services Department, Fire Department, Police Department and Engineering Division for their outstanding support to the city during the storms of February 16 and 17, 1980. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Jorgensen, Bond, Dunin and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: None 15. The City Council held a public hearing to consider an Ordinance 604 -A Level I water fire flow deficiency in conjunction with Minor Subdivision No. 79 -258 to create two lots from one at 620 Park Street, R -1 zone; Timothy and Karen LaSalle, applicants. Henry Engen, Community Development Director, stated that the Planning Commiss at its meeting of January 23, 1980, made a decision to recommend that the pro proceed with the following condition: No construction shall be allowed on Pa 3 until such time as an adequate fire hydrant is provided. A note shall be plan on the final map to that effect. Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing open. City Council Minutes FEbruary 19, 1980 - 7:30 p.m. Page 9 Kenneth LaSalle, developer, appeared before the City Council and stated that he agreed with the conditions as stated by the Planning Commission and also under- stood and that he was here and available to answer any Council questions, if any. On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Bond, that the project at 620 Park Street be allowed to proceed subject to the developer paying for ' and providing an adequate hydrant prior to processing of permits for parcel no. 3. Motion carried. 16. The City Council held a public hearing to consider rezoning five small lots within the Terrace Hill area near the intersection of Haskins and Leona Avenue from R -1 -SP to R -1 -S or to other appropriate zones; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. Henry Engen, Community Development Director, stated that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the rezoning from R -1 -SP and R -1 -S subject to the findings contained in the ordinance and pass to print the rezoning ordinance. The Commission also recommended that the previous Terrace Hill project EIR and initial study was sufficient to address the environmental impacts of the rezoning. Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing open. No one appeared before the City Council for or against the proposed rezoning. Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the follow- ing ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 843 (1980 Series), an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo amending the official zone map of the city to rezone property at the north side of Haskin Avenue and Leona from R -1 -SP to R -1 -S; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant (CR 0824). Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Jorgensen, Dunin,.Bond and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Billig 17. The City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 838 an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo amending parking regulations to allow the City Engineer to suspend regulations on a temporary basis. Mayor Cooper asked if anyone wished to speak on the matter. No one did. On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Bond, the ordinance was finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Jorgensen, Bond, Dunin and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Billig 18. The City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 839, ' an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo amending Article II, Chapter 9, relative to assuring that development proposals within the city do not over- load the service systems or resources. Mayor Cooper asked if anyone in the audience wished to discuss the provisions of the ordinance. No one appeared before the.City Council. On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Dunin, Ordinance No. 839 was introduced for final passage. Finally passed on the following roll call vote: City Council Minutes February 19, 1980 - 7:30 p.m. Page 10 AYES: Councilmembers Jorgensen, Bond, Dunin and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Billig 19. The City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 840, an ordinance amending speed zone on South Street between Meadow and Broad I Streets and on South Street between Beebee and Higuera Streets from 45 mph to 35 mph. Mayor Cooper asked if anyone in the audience wished to discuss this ordinance with the City Council. No one appeared. On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin, Ordinance No. 840 was introduced for final passage. Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Billig 20. The City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 841, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo amending the Downtown Housing Conversion Moratorium to delete single family homes. Mayor Cooper again asked if anyone in the audience wished to address this ordinance. No one did. On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Bond, Ordinance No. 841 was introduced for final passage on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Jorgensen, Bond and Mayor Cooper NOES: Councilman Dunin ABSENT: Councilwoman Billig 21. Residents of the Patricia Drive area to ask the City Council to reconsider the last action of speed zones on Patricia Drive. Harry J. Busselin, 807 Skyline Drive, again urged the City Council to reconsider their action in not lowering the speed limit on the entire length of Patricia Drive for the safety of.children who are required to cross Patricia Drive in order to get to Bishop Peak School. He continued listing the traffic problems faced by young pedestrians and bicyclists going to the school. He felt the street was too narrow with the curb being fully lined with parked cars which adds to the danger factor for the speeding autos and walking and cyclists children conflicts. He concluded by agreeing that it was not only the speed of autos on the street but the visual condition of the street because it was dangerous. He stated that the Bishop Street School Traffic Committee recommended 1) Council consider a 4 -way stop sign at Highland and Patricia Drive; 2) a school zone rural route sign at Patricia Drive and at Craig Way in the middle of the intersection during the morning and afternoon school times; 3) a sign at Dale , and Patricia be made available; 4) the croswalk be kept clean and painted placing them at Highland and Craig; and 5) the Police Department cooperate with the school district to eliminate school pedestrian traffic on Jaycee Drive. He begged the Council not to adhere to some State speed law but to look at the situation and to do something to protect the school children. Silva, 164 Cerro Romouldo, agreed with the comments of Harry Busselin and listed other problems involved in protecting the safety of the children going to Bishop Peaks School. He agreed with the recommendations of the Bishop's Peak Traffic Committee but he also urged that the speed be reduced to 25 mph. City Council Minutes February 19, 1980 - 7:30 P.M. Page 11 Mrs. 225 Craig Way, urged the Council to reduce the speed to 25 mph regardless of State laws in order to protect the lives of youngsters going to Bishop Peak School. Roger Neuman, Police Chief, reviewed conditions as they existed on Patricia Drive and what effect lowered speed zones would have on traffic. He listed some things that can be done to help protect pedestrians. He would support ' 4 -way stop signs as suggested. Dave Romero, Public Services Director, reviewed for the Council, studies made by the staff in recommending the speed limit on Patricia Drive. He stated that the City Traffic Committee was meeting later this month to review this matter and to make recommendations to improve traffic safety on Patricia. Councilman Jorgensen stated he would support suggestions by staff to correct the worries of the parents and students who must use Patricia Drive daily. He urged the city staff to work with neighbors and try to solve this problem. Councilman Bond felt the State law did allow cities to change speed laws based on actual street conditions and not just arbitrary designations. George Thacher, City Attorney, reviewed for the City Council the conditions of the State's basic speed law and how it was to be enforced. The City Council decided to continue this matter to allow the staff and the Traffic Committee to discuss the matter and to consider these suggestions: 1) 4 -way stop sign; and 2) a new design of crosswalk at Craig Way. 9:15 p.m. Mayor Cooper declared a recess. 9:30 p.m. The City Council reconvened with Councilwoman Billig absent. 22. The City Council considered the request from Robert Newby asking that ' Sierra Gardens Limited be allowed to extend city -owned water mains. The exist- ing 10" pipe in Margarita would be extended eastward to serve the proposed retirement center. The project site was outside the city limits. Water mains would also connect the project to the 20" pipe in Prado Road. In the request, Mr. Newby stated that if the water pipes were extended, the water would be used for fire protection only as the project had its own self- contained water system to provide domestic service. Henry Engen stated that it was the city staff's position that the Council should deny the request for extending said water mains. He stated that in January, 1979, the County Planning Department asked the city to review the Sierra Gardens Project and make recommendations. The Community Development Department stated in a letter to the County that prior to construction of the project, County and State Fire officials certify that on -site water storage systems would be suffici to provide the required fire flows. What we were telling Sierra Gardens Limited at that time as well as other County projects, was that on -site fire protection must be adequate because city policies say that the city shall not provide water service for fire flow outside the corporate limits. He continued that the City Council adopted a General Plan, Land Use Element in 1977. The text of the plan included the policy concerning provisions of city services within the urban reserve line and city limits. He continued that the pertinent parts f of the General Plan policy were that the city shall not provide urban service outside the city limits nor were more restrictive outside the urban reserve line. He continued that prior to the City adopting the 1977 General Plan ' the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2501 in 1973. This policy states that permanent municipal water service will not be provided to customers outside the city limits except to permanent service connections which have been legally installed and continuously used prior to September 4, 1973. He the listed a number of projects that had applied for water service or sewer service outside the City of San Luis Obispo and had been rejected by the City Council. He concluded his comments by stating again that the Council should deny the request for extension of the city water mains to the Sierra Gardens project for the following reasons: City Council Minutes February 19, 1980 - 7:30 p.m. Page 12 1) The extension of mains and provisions of fire flow is inconsistent with the adopted general plan policies; 2) The proposed extension would be of limited benefit to the residents within the city. Fire flows on Margarita Avenue are adequate to serve the exist- ing single family homes; 3) Approving this request would set an undesirable precedent for providing city services to other urban uses outside the city limits. The applica was informed early on from our department that on -site fire protection would be required and that the city policy precluded extending water service 4) The installation of water mains at this time would preclude effective master planning on the Margarita Expansion Area shown on the city's general plan map. Placement of access and utility roads.limit future options for effectively planning this area. In general, the locations of the proposed buildings complicates future planning. Robert Newby, representing the Sierra Gardens Limited, appeared before the City Council on behalf of his request. He stated that the retirement center was fully self- contained and had its own affluent water supply for domestic purposes but lacked a fire flow sufficient for their building and it was his feeling that they could contribute to the non -loop water system as it exists which would help the City of San Luis Obispo and would also benefit them in case of fire. He stated his proposal was very fair and he asked that they be allowed to extend the city's 10" water main up to the 20" water main where they would connect and comply with the City's loop waterline requirements. In consideration of this, Sierra Gardens, would extend an 8" water line, some 200' + and install two city standard fire hydrants and a tap for the sprinkler system and easements for the water lines would be given to the city. In flow detection devices would be.installed that would be connected to the separator reporting point to insure that no city water would be used except for fire. This would allow the Sierra Garden group to avoid installing an expensive pump for their own purposes and that both they and the city would receive benefit for approximately the same money expendit . He urged the Council to approve his request as the cost of the proposed expendi- ture of a city water line and booster pump were about the same and being a city resident he felt it was to the city's advantage to allow them to extend a water line as he proposed. Don Smith stated he was opposed to the proposal and felt the Council should adopt the policies in the adopted General Plan. Councilman Dunin stated that he felt the City Council should continue to support the current policy and general plan dealing with extending utilities outside the city. He suggested that the developer: 1) annex to the city; or 2) prepare an amendment to the general plan to allow extensions outside the city. Councilman Jorgensen agreed with Councilman Dunin's comments. He stated that there was no way he would allow this connection to occur without an amendment to the general plan which he would not support either. Councilman Bond stated he felt this was a good project but would need to support the other councilmen due to past council policy and the adopted general plan. He felt the only solution to this problem was to annex this area to the city. Mayor Cooper stated that he felt this was a good plan and a development need by the city but agreed with the other councilmen that the City Council must support the adopted policy and general plan conditions that prohibit extensions of utilities outside the city. On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Bond, that the request of Sierra Gardens be denied as it was inconsistent with adopted general plan and against city policies. Motion carried, Councilwoman Billig absent. City Council Minutes February 19, 1980 - 7:30 p.m. Page 13 There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cooper adjourned the meeting to 12:10 p.m., March 3, 1980. COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES: 4/15/80 r ' J. •itz atrick City Clerk --- P-- - - - -'- M I N U T E S ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1980 - 12:10 P..M. HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 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; George Thacher, City Attorney; J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk Others Present: Jay Schetzer, CAC; Liz Fisher, CAC; Connie Hendricks, CAC; Walt Lamber, HRC; Jackie Megow, HRC; Pat Wickstrom, HRC; John Carsel, HRC; Foster Gruber 1. The City Council reviewed the duties and responsibilities of various advisory boards, committees and commissions for possible reorganization or consolidation. Council was to discuss the Human Relations Commission and J, Citizens Advisory Committee at this meeting. Lee Walton, Administrative Officer, briefed his report of the Human Relations Commission stating that he believed that the HRC was coming into its own and maturing as an effective help -mate for the City Council. He felt some of the original areas of conflict between the Commission and Council had largely been resolved with the new informal ground rules and guidelines which required new programs to receive Council approval. However, he felt like most of the other boards and commissions being advisory to the Council, would benefit from the preparation of an enabling ordinance and handbook. The detailing of duties and responsibilities would certainly do much to eliminate the friction that occassionally develop because of mutual understandings concerning the commissiol purpose and objectives. He continued that he believed that the HRC had also reached the point where it could logically expand its role to incorporate some of the functions now being performed by the Citizens' Advisory Committee. While it was true that the CAC had somewhat broader charge, their interests were mutual and overlapped with the HRC more often than not. He reviewed several agendas from recent meetings and lists such items as public housing priorities, mobile home rent control, CIP, code enforcement and energy conservation being considered by both the HRC and the CAC. He felt that possibly the HRC should temporarily be expanded from their present member-