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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/20/1981City Council Minutes January 20, 1981 - 7:30 p.m. Page 2 feeling that precise plans should not be altered. He continued that the planning staff recommended approval with some alterations but the commission denied total project by a 3 - 2 vote. Their decision was based on feeling rather than city procedures. There was nothing legal or procedural set forth that prohibits adding to a home in Windsong Estates. Gene Haraldsen continued that he did not feel that there would be any impact on the neighbors in this small addition to his home due to the adjacent garage. He also could not see where this would make any precedent for the city in their planning properties for planned developments. He just felt that this was a minor addition to his home to make it more livable for himself. He concluded his comments saving that his neighbors had no problems with the request and felt that he would be willing to do anything necessary that would depreciate any views from the additions to his neighbors' homes. Mayor - Cooper declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Dunin stated he sympathized with the property owner but that he would oppose the appeal as it will destroy the planned development concept. He did not feel the houses should be any closer than they already are. He would oppose the appeal. Councilwoman Billig stated she supported Councilman Dunin's comment. She objected to destroying the planned development plan and supported the Planning Commission reasons for denying the appeal and would support the denial. Mayor Cooper stated that he would support Councilmembers Billig and Dunin, and deny the appeal with sympathy for the Haraldsens; but he felt he would have to support the Planning Commission action. On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that the appeal of Gene Haraldsen be denied. Motion carried. ' AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Dunin, and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Bond and Munger 2. At this time the City Council was to hold a public hearing to consider a requested change to conditions #1 and #2 of the tentative map approval for Tract No. 758 (Terrace Hill), a 13 -lot residential subdivision on approximately 40 acres generally bounded by Ella, Rachel, Fletcher, Bishops, and Sierra Way; R -1 -PD zone, Cuesta Valley Properties, subdivider. At the request of the City Attorney, this matter was continued to the February 3 City Council meeting. The City Council had no objection and the matter was continued to February 3, 1981. 3. At this time the City Council held a public hearing for final passage of Ordinance No. 875 (1981 Series), an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo establishing parking meter zone and parking meter rates. D.F. Romero, Public Services Director, reviewed.the conditions of the proposed ordinance establishing the parking meter zone and parking meter rates. Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing open. No one appeared before the City Council for or against the final passage of ' the ordinance. Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Mayor Cooper, Ordinance No. 875 was introduced for final passage, an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo establishing parking meter zone and parking meter rates. City Council Minutes January 20, 1981 - 7:30 p.m. Page 3 It finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Cooper, and Dunin NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Bond and Munger 4. At this time the City Council considered a recommendation of. the Planning Commission dealing with the county referral process. Henry Engen, Community Development Director, stated that last May the City Council established a Planning Commission as the body that would comment on projects referred to the city by the county. This was done after the commission noted language in the general plan which called for public hearings on projects in the unincorporated area. The council asked the commission to report back on how the program was operating. This report has been held pending City Council final action on deletion of the public hearing language which is part of the general plan amendment revisions. On December 17, 1980 the Planning Commission considered a number of referral activities from the May to December period and suggesting some eight possible alternate ways of handling future county referrals. The commission action was to recommend a variation of option #3 which would have the Community Development Director respond to referrals with copies going to the Planning Commission, City Council, and with appeals possible to the council by the applicant, council members, or by the City Administrator. Therefore, the recommendation by the Planning Commission is as follows: "ALL PROJECTS WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND A RESPONSE SENT TO THE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT. COPIES OF THE STAFF LETTER WILL BE SENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY COUNCIL, CITY ADMINISTRATOR, AND THE APPLICANT. THE MATTER COULD BE RE- INTRODUCED BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL BY THE APPLICANT, INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL MEMBERS, OR THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER. NO PUBLIC NOTICE WILL BE MADE. FURTHER, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, A PROJECT COULD BE FORWARDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL WHEN CITY POLICIES ARE NOT CLEAR." On motion of Mayor Cooper, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was accepted. Motion carried. AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Dunin, and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Bond and Munger 5. At this time the City Council considered the final acceptance of public improvements in Tract #773, Ken Smee, located at the corner of Southwood Drive and Flora Street. D.F. Romero, Public Services Director, stated all improvements are in and acceptable to the city and that all subdivision agreement conditions have been met. Staff recommends that the City Council accept the improvements and release 90% of the improvement bond and accept the subdivision improve- ments for maintenance. On motion of Mayor Cooper, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4378 (1981 Series), a resolution of the council of the City of San Luis Obispo accepting the public improve- ments for Tract 773 located at Flora Street and Colina Court, Kenneth Smee, subdivider. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Billig, and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Bond and Munger 'City Council Minutes January 20, 1981 - 7:30 p.m. Page 4 6. Council consideration of the acceptance of the improvements to Tract No. 798, the Village, located at 501 South Street, Gann Investment, subdividers. 9. On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the plans and specifications for City Hall Entrance Enclosure, City Plan No. E -33; bid estimate, $12,000 were approved and the city staff was authorized to call for bids. Motion carried. 10. On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4381 (1981 Series), a resolution of the council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an agree- ment between the city and Becker and Bell for negotiations and consultant services in employer - employee relations as amended by the City Council, reducing the term of the agreement to this one negotiation. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Dunin, and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Bond and Munger 11. J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, reported that on January 12, 1981 ' the city of San Luis Obispo opened bids to furnish video equipment for the Police Department. Due to a misunderstanding in the bid specifications staff requested that all bids be denied. All bidders have been notified and new specifications mailed to them. Bids will be opened on Friday, January 30, at 10:00 a.m. On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the matter was continued to February 3, 1981. Motion carried. 7. D.F. Romero, Public Services Director, stated that for several ' years the city has carried within its CIP an amount necessary to purchase a hydro crane should a suitable vehicle become available. He continued the staff has now located a 1969 hydro crane with a five ton capacity equipped with a clam shell and a winch for dragline use. This is equipment being phased out by Jerry W. Nunn Contractor of Santa Maria. He continued that the city mechanic and himself inspected the equipment and found the equipment suitable for the city's use. The asking price of $39,500 which is within the deferred budget amount of $40,000. He continued that the investi- gation within the various Public Services Divisions indicates a probable use of 330 -hours per year, which at standard rental rates of $65 /hour would amount to $21,450 per year in crane rental if all our needs were met. More importantly, this particular vehicle would be of much use to the city during emergencies when it's difficult to rent or to hire use of equipment. He recommends that the city purchase the equipment. Lee Walton, City Administrative Officer, agreed that this seemed to be a good price; that he had reviewed the matter with the city mechanic and it seemed that this particular vehicle with a few hours of maintenance work particularly on the hydraulic system would more than adequately serve the city for many _years. On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Mayor Cooper, the request to purchase the hydro -crane was approved subject to the final approval of the 1 Administrative Officer. Motion carried, Bond and Munger absent. 8. On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the plans and specifications for construction of the Foothill - Chorro - Santa Rosa storm drain were continued to December 26, 1981. 9. On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the plans and specifications for City Hall Entrance Enclosure, City Plan No. E -33; bid estimate, $12,000 were approved and the city staff was authorized to call for bids. Motion carried. 10. On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4381 (1981 Series), a resolution of the council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an agree- ment between the city and Becker and Bell for negotiations and consultant services in employer - employee relations as amended by the City Council, reducing the term of the agreement to this one negotiation. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Dunin, and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Bond and Munger 11. J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, reported that on January 12, 1981 ' the city of San Luis Obispo opened bids to furnish video equipment for the Police Department. Due to a misunderstanding in the bid specifications staff requested that all bids be denied. All bidders have been notified and new specifications mailed to them. Bids will be opened on Friday, January 30, at 10:00 a.m. City Council Minutes January 20, 1981 - 7:30 p.m. Page 5 On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Dunin, all bids for the video equipment were rejected and the staff was authorized to call for more bids. Motion carried. C -1. On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Dunin, claims against the city for the month of January, 1981 were approved and ordered paid subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. Motion carried. C -2. On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Dunin the following minutes of council meetings were approved as amended: December 9, 1980; December 15, 1980; December 16, 1980 - 4:00 p.m.; December 16, 1980 - 7:30 p.m.; and January 6, 1981 - 7:30 p.m. Motion carried. C -3. On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4379 (1981 Series), a resolution of the council of the City of San Luis Obispo adopting criteria, standards, and policies for departmental use in making the facility determina- tions required by Ordinance No. 839 (1980 Series) and rescinding Resolution No. 2685 (1974 Series). Resolution passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Billig, and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Bond and Munger C -4. On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, Walt Lambert was appointed to represent the HRC on the Mass Transportation Committee and Joseph Kasparowitz as alternate to that committee. Motion carried. C -5. On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the traffic engineer's report of action taken on traffic orders between the period August 1, 1980 and September 31, 1980 were ordered received and filed. C -6. On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the claim against the city by James English in the amount of $1,881 for damages sustained to claimant's car as a result of a city street under construction was denied. Motion carried. B -1. The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for fishing facilities at the Whale Rock Reservoir: City Engineer Estimate # BID PRICE Conco Engineering $259,733.90 San Luis Obispo R. Burke Corporation $260,837.85 San Luis Obispo Nielsen Construction Co. $272,342.51 San Luis Obispo Walter Bros. Construction $274,958.27 San Luis Obispo McGray Construction Co. .$305,065.10 Santa Maria W. LaFrenier Construction Co. '$308,433.53 San Luis Obispo Harold D. Peterson $345,964.00 Atascadero Spiess Construction Co., Inc. $347,769.00 Santa Maria n 1 City Council Minutes January 20, 1981 - 7:30 p.m. Page 6 Robert Mote, City Water Engineer, reported that he has reviewed the bids and recommends that the low bid of Conco Engineering be accepted in the amount of $259,733.90. On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 43 -80 (1981 Series). Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Dunin, and Mayor Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Bond and Munger B -2. The City Clerk reported on the following bids received to supply three.used vehicles to the city in accordance with advertised specs: BID PRICE Lee Walton, City Administrative Officer, asked the City Council to grant sufficient funds to look into the lowest bid which is the National Car ,Rental System and after.review by the city mechanic and the city Police Department authorize to either buy or not buy the vehicle. Recommendation approved on motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Mayor Cooper, and the City Administrative Officer authorized to make whatever arrangements are necessary to purchase the cars. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cooper adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. to noon, Monday, January 26, 1981. APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON: � 2/3/81 JVW.FitzpeEi7ick, City Clerk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Stanley Motors, Inc. $ 9,540.00 1330 Monterey St. SLO, CA 93401 Hertz Corporation $16,521.00 2300 W. Century Los Angeles, CA 90045 Hertz Corporation $17,160.00 2300 W. Century Los Angeles, CA 90045 National Car Rental System, Inc. $18,126.00 40 Edwards Court Burlingame, CA 94010 Pete Johnston Chevrolet $23,603.20 P.O. Box 607 Paso Robles, CA 93446 Lee Walton, City Administrative Officer, asked the City Council to grant sufficient funds to look into the lowest bid which is the National Car ,Rental System and after.review by the city mechanic and the city Police Department authorize to either buy or not buy the vehicle. Recommendation approved on motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Mayor Cooper, and the City Administrative Officer authorized to make whatever arrangements are necessary to purchase the cars. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cooper adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. to noon, Monday, January 26, 1981. APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON: � 2/3/81 JVW.FitzpeEi7ick, City Clerk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 1 u