HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/19/1980City Council Minutes
February 19, 1980 - 4:00 p.m.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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-
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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-