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March 3, 1981 -y- p.m.
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Mayor Cooper stated that a resolution had been prepared and it has been brought
to his attention from the Administrative Office that another legal holiday would
be quite an expense to the taxpayers, but would like the city to send a proclamation
to the State of California stating that we do recognize Dr. King's birthday and
that we would so hope the State of California would support declaring January 15
as a day of recognition in his honor.
Creola L. Miller, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, on behalf of the organizations that --
initiated the petition drive thanked the city for their support in the consideration.
of the request in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday and his efforts
for peace.
It was moved by Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilwoman Billig, that the City
Council deny the resolution designating Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday a
legal holiday, but that the City Council proclaim Martin Luther King Day,
January 15, a day of recognition; and that a resolution be forwarded to the State
of California declaring our support of January 15 as a day of recognition in his
honor.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Munger, Bond, Dunin, Billig, and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. Council's consideration of a resolution appointing members to
the Downtown Housing Rehabilitation Program Loan Committee as outlined by the
City's Downtown Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Guidelines adopted in
December, 1980.
Pam Voges, Acting City Clerk, reported that a couple of months ago the City
' Council approved .the guidelines which included the by -laws and scope of work for
the Downtown Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee. She said the task of the
City Council was to appoint two representatives, one from the banking /financial
community and the other a citizen representative, to the committee. She said the
four people interested in serving on the loan committee are: Catherine Owens
and Art Jack as citizen representatives; and Frank DuFault and Glenn Back, Banking/
Finance Industry Representatives.
After brief discussion on the interested applicants' qualifications to serve on
the Than committee, Councilman Dunin moved that Catherine Owens be appointed as
the citizen representative. Councilman Munger seconded the motion. Motion
carried; all ayes.
On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Bond, that Mr. Glenn
Back be appointed to serve as the representative of the banking /financial community.
Motion carried; all ayes.
On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Munger, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4405 (1981 Series), a resolution of
the City of San Luis Obispo appointing members to the Downtown Housing
Rehabilitation Program Loan Committee.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Munger, Bond, Dunin, Billig, and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilwoman Billig moved that Art Jack and Frank DuFault be appointed as alternates,
as City representative and Banking representative respectively, in the event the
permanent members are absent there will be someone present at the meetings representing
those positions. Councilman Bond seconded the motion. Motion carried; all ayes.
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3. At this time the City Council held a public hearing to consider
a report by the Superintendent of.Streets of the cost of work for sidewalk
construction on portion of Foothill Blvd. and a resolution confirming costs.
D.F. Romero, Public Services Director, reported that several months ago the City
Council had - agreed to pay the cost of an asphalt sidewalk on a portion of
Foothill Blvd. He said the property owners have been contacted and they have
agreed to .construct a concrete sidewalk with their share of the costs being less
than the city's contribution. Assessments set .forth may be paid in three (3)
annual installments, including interest at the rate of three (3%) percent per
annum on the unpaid balance; said interest to run from the first day of the month
following passage of this Resolution to the time payment is made in full of the
principal amount.
Mayor Cooper declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the City Council for or against the resolution.
On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Dunin, Resolution No. 4406
(1981 Series) was introduced; a resolution of the City of San Luis Obispo confirming
costs of sidewalk construction pursuant to the Municipal.Code.
Passed..,and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Munger, Bond, Dunin, Billig, and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. At this time the City Council held a public hearing to consider
the final map for Minor Subdivision No. 80 -67 located at 178 Stenner Street creating
four air space condominiums.
D.F. Romero, Public Services Director, reported that the final map is before the
City Council at this time; that all public improvements have been installed and
conditions have been met. He recommended approval of the final map.
_Councilwoman Billig questioned with regard to the conditions how the City.Council
can give final approval when we don't know if the ARC conditions have been approved.
D.F. Romero replied that the council should only be considering the public improve-
ments and that the ARC is totally separate from this approval.
Councilman Dunin supported staff's recommendation for approval.
On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Dunin, Resolution No. 4407
(1981 Series) was introduced; a resolution of the City of San Luis Obispo granting
final approval of Parcel Map SLO -80 -67 located at 178 Stenner Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Munger, Bond, Billig, Dunin, and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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5. At this time the City Council held a public hearing to consider the
final map for Tract No. 808, "Exposition Park - Phase IV ", a 64 -lot subdivision
located at Woodbridge Street and Exposition Drive.
Mayor Cooper stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest; Vice -Mayor Dunin
presiding.
D.F. Romero, Public Services Director, stated that the Public Services Department
has reviewed the final tract map. He said that all conditions have been met; bonds
to guarantee the installation of public improvements and necessary fees have been
submitted by the developer, and he is recommending approval of the final map at
this time.
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Robert Strong, Vice - President of Gann Investments, thought that the staff had
presented their request amply. He said that they have received a variety of
requests for extension of Phase III which started about four years ago, and
that is the reason for requesting recordation of the final tract map at this
time.
Councilman Bond supported adoption of the resolution.
Councilman Munger supported adoption of the final tract map.
On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Bond, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4408 (1981 Series), a resolution of the
City of San Luis Obispo approving the final map of Tract No. 808, Exposition Park
Unit 4, located at Exposition Drive and Woodbridge Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Munger, Bond, Billig, Dunin, and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Cooper returned to his place at the council table.
6. At this time the City Council considered a resolution adopting
an appropriations limit for the 1980 -1981 fiscal year in accordance with the
provisions of the State Constitution (Proposition 4).
Rudy Muravez, Finance Director, gave a brief background on Proposition 4, or
the Gann Amendment, its impact and procedures for its implementation; and
explained how he arrived at the computation of the appropriations limit.
On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Munger, Resolution No. 4409
(1981 Series) was introduced; a resolution of the City of San Luis Obispo adopting
the appropriations limit for the 1980 -81 fiscl year.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Munger, Bond, Dunin, Billig, and Mayor Cooper
NOES`
ABSENT: None
7. At this time the City Council considered the plans and
specifications for "WATERLINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, BISHOP /RACHEL ", City
Plan No. E -10 and D -54, bid estimate $82,470 without contingencies.
D.F. Romero, Public Services Director, stated that the waterlines within the
project area are deficient, and that this proposal would bolster and make more
reliable the water service for the entire Johnson Avenue area. He recommended
approval of the plans and specifications and authorization for staff to advertise
for bids.
Councilman Dunin had a question as to whether the 6" pipe is adequate and why the
city is spending money in that area when there are other areas in a worse situation.
Dave Romero replied that this project was at the top of the list of the city's
priorities previously approved by the council and explained that it would benefit
the city, creating much more stability for that area. He said the 6" waterline
met the standards years ago, is no longer adequate, and that a larger line is
needed to improve the fire flows.
On motion of Councilwoman Billig, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that the City
Council approve the plans and specifications for Waterline Improvement Project,
City.Plan Nos. E -10 and D -54, and that staff be authorized to advertise for bids.
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Passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Munger, Bond, Billig, Dunin, and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -1. On motion of Councilman Munger, seconded by Councilman Bond,
claims against the city for the month of March, 1981 were approved and ordered
paid subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. Motion carried.
C -2. On motion of Councilman Munger, seconded by Councilman Bond,
that the minutes for the meeting of February 17, 1981 at 4:00 p.m. be approved
as amended. Motion carried.
C -3. On motion of Councilman Munger, seconded by Councilman Bond,
the progress report by Don Kahn & Associates for the downtown parking program
be received and filed, with it noted that the agenda for the March 3 meeting
should read: Progress Report on Downtown Parking - not Downtown Housing. Motion
carried.
C -4. Consideration of a resolution declaring the pool cover at
Sinsheimer Pool to be surplus and authorizing disposal.
Councilman Dunin had a question as to why the pool cover was being replaced.
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, explained that the pool cover started
taking on water and it became saturated and very heavy, so the manufacturers agreed
to replace it. All the City Council needs to do is declare it surplus.
On motion of Councilman Munger, seconded by Councilman Bond, that the pool cover at
Sinsheimer Pool to be declared surplus and Council authorize disposal. Motion
carried.
C -5 -A. On motion of Councilman Munger, seconded by Councilman Bond,
the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4410 (1981 Series), a
resolution of the City of San Luis Obispo increasing general fund appropriations
for the 1980 -81 fiscal year for the emergency replacement of the heating furnace
in Fire Station No. 1. Motion carried.
C -5 -B. On motion of Councilman Munger, seconded by Councilman Bond,
the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4411 (1981 Series), a
resolution of the City of San Luis Obispo increasing general fund appropriations
for the 1980 -81 fiscal year for the emergency replacement of a Police Department,
Traffic Enforcement motorcycle. Motion carried.
C -6 -A. Consideration of a resolution amending Resolution No. 4242
amending salary for Personnel Director.
Mr. Lee Walton, Administrative Officer, gave a brief explanation as to how he
arrived at the salary for the Personnel Director. He said that based on a survey
of other comparable positions in the area, that this was the lowest. In terms of
recruiting somebody for the position, the figure of $2,084 per month came the
closest to the current salary, and feels it is fair because it is what the person
hired for the job was receiving at the City of Morro Bay and is still very low.
Councilman Dunin commented
that this matter
should have been brought up at
Executive Session and of at
an open council
session.
On motion of Councilman Munger,
seconded by
Councilman Bond, the following resolution
was introduced: Resolution
No. 4412 (1981
Series), a resolution of the City of
San Luis Obispo amending the salary for the
Personnel Director. Motion carried.
C -6 -B. On motion of Councilman Munger, seconded by Councilman Bodd,
the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4413 (1981 Series), a
resolution amending Resolution No. 4242 amending the salary for the Recreation
Director. Motion carried.
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C -7. On motion of Councilman Munger, seconded by Councilman Bond,
that the claim against the City by Peggy Mesler in the amount of $25.00 for plumbing
repairs for leaky meter be denied. Motion carried.
Discussion continued with regard to anticipating the costs of a given project,
and Councilman Dunin suggested in the future just giving the budget to the department
to handle their own accounts.
Councilwoman Billig stated that it is important to know what the perimeters of a
project are and budget accordingly, and also said that when we do have to make
changes in a project that something should be directed to the council in writing on
where we stand on each of the accounts.
Lee Walton agreed that a careful study should be done prior to changing the scope
of a project, but that in this case there were things that weren't foreseen in
terms of the retaining wall, etc.
Police Chief Newnan added that the project started as a $40,000 project but that
the engineering costs increased as part of the process of going through the ARC.
He said that the development process increased the price astronomically, but that
it is not near as high as it looks.
On motion of Councilman Munger, seconded by Mayor Cooper, the following resolution
was introduced: Resolution No. 4414 (1981 Series), a resolution of the City of
San Luis Obispo increasing capital improvement fund appropriations for the Police
Department Parking Lot Expansion and that the low bid be awarded to R. Burke, Inc.,
in the amount of $115,077.
B -1. D.F. Romero, Public Services Director, reviewed the bids for
the Police Parking Lot Expansion noting that
the plans have been modified slightly,
some retaining walls omitted and two parking
spaces eliminated.
BID PRICE
R. Burke Corporation
$119,730.60 *(including item to
P.O. Box 957
be deleted)
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Walter Bros. Construction Co.
$121,040.00
P.O. Box 809
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Gray Construction Company
$124,858.00
P.O. .Box 505
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
A. & J. Sanchez Company
$125,832.00
610 - 10th Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Madonna Construction Company
$138,068.00
P.O. Box 910
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Pacific Western Construction Co.
$162,377.00
4704 E. Carmen
Fresno, CA 93703
'
Rudy Muravez, Finance Director, stated that
to fund the additional appropriation
required for expansion of the Police Parking
Lot he had to increase the current
budget by $50,000 ($8,000 over estimate) and
transfer the money from the general
fund unappropriated balance; but added that
there is a $250,000 general reserve
which won't be used until the end of the year,
and would cover any debit in the
balance.
Discussion continued with regard to anticipating the costs of a given project,
and Councilman Dunin suggested in the future just giving the budget to the department
to handle their own accounts.
Councilwoman Billig stated that it is important to know what the perimeters of a
project are and budget accordingly, and also said that when we do have to make
changes in a project that something should be directed to the council in writing on
where we stand on each of the accounts.
Lee Walton agreed that a careful study should be done prior to changing the scope
of a project, but that in this case there were things that weren't foreseen in
terms of the retaining wall, etc.
Police Chief Newnan added that the project started as a $40,000 project but that
the engineering costs increased as part of the process of going through the ARC.
He said that the development process increased the price astronomically, but that
it is not near as high as it looks.
On motion of Councilman Munger, seconded by Mayor Cooper, the following resolution
was introduced: Resolution No. 4414 (1981 Series), a resolution of the City of
San Luis Obispo increasing capital improvement fund appropriations for the Police
Department Parking Lot Expansion and that the low bid be awarded to R. Burke, Inc.,
in the amount of $115,077.
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Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Munger, Bond, Billig, and Mayor Cooper
NOES: Councilmember Dunin
ABSENT: None
B -2. The City Clerk reviwewed the bids received for "9 1981 Police
Patrol Cars ", bids opened Friday, February 27, 1981 at 11:00 a.m.
BID PRICE
Stanley Motor Co. $79,798.32
1330 Monterey St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Iversen Motor Co. $84,238.20
1918 South Broadway
Santa Maria, CA 93456
Kimball Motor Co. $85,341.06
1423 Calle Joaquin
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Rancho Grande Motors, Inc. $88,440.93
1219 Monterey St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Atascadero Ford $91,139.31
5680 E1 Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
Police'ChiefNeuman explained that the vehicles are replaced based on mileage.
He said that in the past the entire fleet was replaced at one time which was not '
the most effective way to replace them, but that now we replace part of the fleet
every year. There is a vehicle replacement fund to cover the cost and added that
the old cars are auctioned off which offsets the cost by about $10,000.
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that the low bid
of Stanley Motor Co. be accepted in the amount of $79,798.32 for the purchase of
(9) four -door sedans to be used as patrol cars for the Police Department, and
that staff be authorized to issue purchase order. Motion carried, all ayes.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Munger, Billig, Bond, and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
At 5:25 p.m. the City Council adjourned to executive session.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cooper
adjourned the meeting to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 1981.
Pam Voges, Acting City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON:
3/17/81 By li is Gran_dq Recording Secretary