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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1981 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION: Reverend James Stewart - United Methodist Church
unT.T. (.AT.T.
Councilmembers
Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Ron Dunin, Robert Griffin, Allen
Settle, and Mayor Melanie C. Billig
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Bill Hanley, Interim Administrative Officer; Pamela
Voges, City Clerk; Henry Engen, Community Development
Director; Geoff Grote, Legal Assistant;. Ann Mckibbin,
Personnel Director; Roger Neuman, Police Chief; Dave
Romero, Public Services Director; Jim Stockton,
Recreation Director; Terry Sanville, Senior Planner;
Glenn Matteson, Assistant Planner
E -1. CITY ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No..4689 (1981 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of•San Luis Obispo approving an
agreement.between the City and Paul A. Lanspery as City Administrative
Officer.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey, Dunin, and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C O N S E N T I T E M S
C -1 CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, claims
against the City for the month of December 1981 be approved and ordered
paid subject to the approval of the CAO. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -2 COUNCIL MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, that the
following minutes be approved as amended: November 9, 1981 - 12:10
p.m., and November 10, 1981 - 7:00 p.m. Motion carried, all ayes.
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C -3 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, contract
pay estimates and change orders be approved and ordered paid. Motion
carried, all ayes.
C -4 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - R. DAMERY
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
claim against the City by Roy Damery.in the amount of $295 for damages
to his vehicle allegedly caused by golf balls from the Municipal Golf
Course be denied. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -5 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - M. YOUNG
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the claim
agaaistthe City by Myrtle Virginia Young in the amount of $25,000 for
injuries sustained when claimant allegedly tripped and fell on city
sidewalk be denied. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -6 RETIREMENT PROCEDURES
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4681 (1981 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo delegating
authority to make certain determinations and applications relating to
disability retirements under the Public Employees' Retirement Law.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Settle, Dovey, Griffin, and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Further, staff was directed to inform the Council administratively of
disability retirement actions.
C -7 SUBLEASE OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COURTHOUSE BY YMCA
On-motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Settle, a
consideration of a request from the YMCA for Council authorization to
sublease the San Luis Obispo Courthouse racquetball center as a YMCA
facility be continued to the December 15, 1981, Council meeting for
report and recommendation by staff. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -8 AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4682 (1981 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo ratifying
amendment no. 2 to the Joint Powers Agreement for the North Coastal
Transit.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Settle, Dovey, Griffin, and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -9. GRANT FOR BUS MAINTENANCE YARD
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4683 (1981 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo authorizing
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preapplication for an Urban Mass Transportation Administration (UMTA)
Section 3 grant to build a bus maintenance yard.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Settle, Dovey, Griffin, and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -10 SEWER FARM GRAZING LEASE
On motion of Councilman Dunin,
following resolution was intro
a resolution of the Council of
agreement between the City and
41.96 acres of grazing land at
years.
seconded by Councilman Settle, the
iuced: Resolution No. 4684 (1981 Series),
the City of San Luis Obispo approving an
Frank Figone for lease of approximately
the Sewer Farm for a period of four
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Settle, Dovey, Griffin, and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -11 HANDICAPPED ZONES
Continued consideration of a report from the City Engineer reviewing
past policy on handicap zones in residential neighborhoods and a request
by Lloyd Jacobson for a handicap parking space at 1820 Hays Street
(continued from 11/17/81).
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Settle, to approve
the installation of a red curb next to Mr. Jacobson's driveway to enable
better access for his handicapped wife. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -12 WATERLINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - GARFIELD STREET
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the plans
and specifications for "WATERLINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, GARFIELD STREET -
GRAND TO HENDERSON AVENUES" City Plan No. E -53, bid estimate $24,280
without contingencies be approved and staff authorized to call for bids.
Motion carried, all ayes.
C -13 WATERLINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - LAWRENCE DRIVE
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the plans
and specifications for "WATERLINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, LAWRENCE DRIVE -
MEADOW TO BROAD STREETS ", City Plan No. F -22, bid estimate $64;603
without contingencies be approved and staff authorized to call for bids.
Motion carried, all ayes.
C -14 WHALE ROCK HYDRO- ELECTRIC PROJECT
Council considered the plans and specifications for "TURBINE GENERATOR
FOR WHALE ROCK PROJECT ", bid estimate $11,500 without contingencies.
Councilman Griffin questioned, pursuant to a letter received by Don
Smith, who would be responsible for paying for the ongoing operation and
maintenance costs of this project. He did not feel that the wording in
the current agreement addressed this very well.
Bob Mote explained the cost benefit ratio and stated that in his
opinion, the City would reap the benefit of receiving this $20,000 grant
for the generator and that the sale of this power would more than pay
for itself in a relatively short period of time..
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Bill Hanley, Interim Administrative Officer and a member of the Whale
Rock Commission, agreed with Mr. Mote's comments and added that the
Whale Rock Commission had looked at this item in great detail and felt
that this would add revenue features over the years to offset the cost
of the Whale Rock facility.
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, the plans
and specifications for the hydro - electric project be approved and staff
be authorized to call for bids. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -15 WEED CUTTER HARVESTER UTILITY BOAT
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, reported on.bids received for the
purchase of a weed cutter harvester utility boat to be used by the Parks
Division, bid estimate $23,670. He explained that the low bid was being
recommended to be awarded to Aquamarine Corporation in the amount of
$24,700. He explained that this also included the trailer and freight
but excluded taxes.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by
Mayor Billig, to accept the low bid of $21,350 (excluding freight and
taxes) with staff to investigate means of getting equipment to San Luis
Obispo in a cost - effective way. Motion carried, all ayes.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
Mayor Billig then presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Jackie Megow
thanking her for her enthusiasm and contributions as.Human Relations
Program Coordinator.
1. ORDINANCE NO. 909 - REZONING 3700 SOUTH HIGUERA STREET
Council held a public hearing on the final passage of Ordinance No. 909,
an ordinance amending the Official Zone Map of the City to rezone
property at 3700 South Higuera Street from P -F (public facility) to
C -S -S (service commercial /special considerations). (CR 0987)
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or
against the proposed final passage. Mayor Billig declared the public
hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey,
Ordinance No. 909 be given final passage.
Finally passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dovey, Dunin, Griffin, and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. ORDINANCE NO. 910 - REZONING 251 MARGARITA AVENUE
Council held a public hearing on the final passage of Ordinance No. 910,
an ordinance amending the Official Zone Map of the City to rezone
property at 251 Margarita Avenue from R -2 -PD (medium- density
residential, planned development) to R -2 -S (medium- density residential,
special consideration). (CR 1008)
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing-open. No one spoke for or
against the proposed final passage. Mayor Billig declared the public
hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, to give
final passage to Ordinance No. 910.
Finally passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dunin, Dovey, Griffin, and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. ORDINANCE NO. 911 - REZONING 271 BRIDGE STREET
Council held a public hearing on the final passage of Ordinance No. 911,
an ordinance amending the Official Zone Map of the City to rezone
property at 271 Bridge Street from C /OS- 40'(conservation /open space
5 -acre minimum) and M (industrial) to C /OS -5 (conservation /open space
5 -acre minimum). (R 0999).
Geoff Grote, Legal Assistant, explained that there had been a typograph-
ical omission in the last section when it referred to the effective date
of the ordinance. The ordinance now to read that the effective'date
would be 30 days after its final adoption. He would like to add the
words "or upon the filing of the easement."
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or
against the final passage of the ordinance. Mayor Billig declared the
public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey; to give
final passage to Ordinance No. 911, as amended (worded or corrected).
Finally passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dovey, Dunin, Griffin, and.Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. ORDINANCE NO. 912 - SOLAR WATER HEATING REGULATIONS
Council held a public hearing on the final passage of Ordinance No. 912,
an ordinance requiring certain facilities to employ solar water heating
to incorporate features to facilitate such systems, or to provide
life -cycle cost comparisons.
Henry Engen, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the
ordinance and upon question by Councilman Dunin, he stated that staff
had not investigated the possibility of introducing a water -loop system
but could if the Council so directed.
City Council then directed staff to look at this feature again and
report back.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Cliff Branch, part owner of California Cooperage, stated that he was
speaking on behalf of his firm as well as several others: John Doyle,
with International Spa Investors and Natural Swimming Pools and SEDA Spa
Association and SPEC. He continued that they were all concerned with
this ordinance. He apologized for not having come to the Council at an
earlier time but was only made aware of this ordinance this date. He
explained that similar ordinances had been before many other cities and
never had been adopted. He stated that a similar ordinance is in court
now and has been for two years in litigation. He felt it was an
extremely controversial ordinance. To his knowledge no one in the
country had ever been able to adopt av ordinance to require spas and tubs
to use solar heating. He did know of some cities adopting similar
ordinances pertaining solely to swimming pools and larger bodies of
water. The simple reason being that it was not proven to be cost- effec-
tive. He stated that he was a strong supporter of solar systems, and he
has one in his own home. He stated that solar for spas and tubs ends up
doubling the cost with little or no cost savings. In talking with
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Community Development staff, he determined that only eight permits had
been issued in San Luis Obispo for spas with solar systems, although he
knew that over 200 tubs had been sold in San Luis Obispo alone. This
means that no one is willing to get a permit now although his company
does encourage it. He feels that this type of an ordinance would
definitely discourage anyone from trying to obtain a legal permit
thereby creating a more dangerous situation as they will try to put them
in themselves without benefit of professional installers. He felt that
if this section of the ordinance pertaining to spas and tubs was imposed,
it should be more specific in dealing with the type of solar that should
be installed or consumers would purchase the fully contained units that
are plug -ins as they are considered appliances and would not be subject
to this ordinance. Additionally, he suggested covers might be mandated
as they do retain more heat. He also felt this ordinance could be
considered discriminatory as car dealers are not required to sell diesel
cars which have proven to be less expensive to operate than gasoline
driven cars.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
Glen Matteson, Assistant Planner, agreed with Mr. Branch that people
would probably be more likely to not go through the permit procedure if
this ordinance was adopted. He did add that it was proven that the more
water you use with a solar system, the more you save.
Councilman Dunin was concerned that staff had not apprised the Council
of the fact that no other ordinance of this type had been adopted.
Council discussed the possibility of going with the same ordinance but
deleting reference to tubs and spas.
Councilman Dunin did not feel that the City was ready to adopt any kind
of an ordinance at this time.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Dunin, seconded by
Councilman Settle, to continue this ordinance until the next available
agenda for additional report back by staff. Staff was also requested to
work with Mr. Branch and other members in the industry on proposed
rewording. Motion carried, all ayes. -
5. HIGUERA COMMERCE PARK
City Council held a public hearing to consider the.Planning Commission
recommendations on rezoning and amending the Higuera Commerce Park
specific plan.
Henry Engen, Community Development Director, explained that the Planning
Commission has recommended amendments to Higuera Commerce Park Specific
Plan. He felt that before the Council acted on the proposed amendments,
they should consider several issues as follows: 1) Growth inducement,
2) general plan conformance- office policies, 3) differences between
sub - areas, 4) incompatible uses within sub - areas, and 5) the Los Osos
Valley Road extension. He then briefly reviewed each of these items
with the City Council. He added-that-before the general plan was
adopted in 1977, this area had been zoned agriculture and had later been
rezoned to commercial service /light industrial.
Mayor Billig suggested taking public testimony this evening and then
continuing this item to a future study session.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Rob Strong, representing Robert Hibshman, the owner, stated that the
southern portion of this property was in escrow-to R. Howard Strasbaugh
of Strasbaugh Optical, Huntington Beach. He stated that he was here
primarily to answer any questions that the Council might have but that
he could agree with the Planning Commission recommendations. He also
stated that most of the.staff recommendations were acceptable.
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Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council continued
this item to the next available study session.
6. PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REZONING - 445 BRIZZOLARA STREET
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommen-
dation of a preliminary development plan and rezoning of property at 455
Brizzolara Street from R -1 -S (low- density residential, special consider-
ation) to R -1 -PD (low- density residential, planned development); Leo
Evans, applicant. (PD 1003)
Henry Engen explained the Planning Commission on a unanimous vote
recommended that the Council pass -to -print the ordinance granting
approval of the rezoning with a mitigated negative declaration on
environmental impact and subject to the findings and conditions listed
in the ordinance. He stated the Planning Commission also recommended
the City participate with the applicant in installing the new waterline
required across the entire frontage of the project. This portion of
waterline normally would not be eligible for City quarterly funding
because it did not correct an existing deficiency.
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, disagreed with the Planning
Commission recommendation to allow this project to qualify for funding
across the frontage of the development under the quarterly project. He
stated that the City should pay for over - sizing of the extended line but
felt that the adopted criteria for requests for quarterly funding to
extend this line across the project frontage was not eligible for City
participation because it did not correct an existing City facility
deficiency.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or
against the proposed ordinance. Mayor Billig declared the public
hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, the
following ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 913 (1981 Series), an
ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo amending the Official Zone Map
of the City to rezone property at 455 Brizzolara Street from R -1 -S to
R -1 -PD. The Council concurred with the policy as recommended by.the
Public Services Director.
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Dovey, Griffin, Settle, and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
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7. FINAL MAP FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION 79 -152
Council held a public hearing to consider the final map for Minor
Subdivision No. 79 -152 to create a 3 -unit air -space condominium located
at 1256 Galleon Way; James Barker, subdivider.
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, stated that all conditions of the
approved tentative map had been met, and he would recommend final
approval.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Mr. McGonegall, representing the owner, stated that he could support all
conditions as imposed by City staff, but he did not feel that the park
in -lieu fees in the amount of $6,447.36 was equitable as he was only
adding two additional units to this project.. He stated the fees had
been paid, but he would like to see the Council reconsider this.
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Councilman Dunin stated he could support the final map with the amend-
ment to cut the park in -lieu fees by one - third.
After brief discussion and on motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by
Councilman Settle, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution
No. 4685 (1981 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo granting approval of the final map of Minor Subdivision SLO
79 -152 located at 1256 Galleon Way.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey, and Mayor Billig
NOES: Councilman Dunin
ABSENT: None
8. FINAL MAP FOR.MINOR SUBDIVISION 81 -141
A. Council considered a request to amend the Condition No. 3 of the
tentative map for Minor Subdivision No. 81 -141.
Henry Engen reviewed previous history of this site and stated that with
some misgivings, staff could concur with the applicant's proposal to
revise the new lot line dividing Parcel A and Parcel B.
Dave Romero stated that all conditions of the tentative map had been
met, including the newly adopted 'sewer acreage fee. He also stated that
Public Services staff had no problem with the relocated lot line..
James Buffet made a short presentation outlining the need for the
modified lot line location.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Griffin,.seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4686 (1981 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting
approval of the final map of Minor Subdivision SLO 80 -141 located at
1340 Sydney Street with the requested change in Condition No. 3.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dunin, Dovey, Settle, and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 807
Council held a public hearing to consider the final map.for Tract No.
807 to create a 15 -unit residential air -space condominium located at
1260 Ella Street; Merillee Peck, subdivider.
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, stated that the Public Services
Department had reviewed the final map and all conditions of the approved
tentative map had been met or bonded for. He stated the standard
subdivision agreement provided for beginning of construction within 30
days of recordation of the final map. The subdivider had requested 120
days since the.construction was not scheduled to begin until April of
1982. All improvements were to be completed within 18 months. However,
his department would see no problem with this amendment.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Vic Montgomery spoke on behalf of the applicant and spoke of the issue
regarding sewer acreage charges being made payable prior to the issuance
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of building permits. He would urge Council approval of the final map as
this had been four years in coming.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey,.the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4687 (1981 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting
approval of the final map of Tract No. 807 located at 1260 Ella Street
with the added amendment to delay starting time as requested by the
applicant.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dovey, Dunin, Griffin, and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 937
Council held a public hearing to consider the final map for Tract No.
937 creating 10 lots from 5 lots located 3300 Johnson Avenue;.Roger
Brown, subdivider. . . . ... . _ _.
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, stated that he had.reviewed the
final map and all conditions of the tentative map had been met and all
fees paid or bonded for. He stated that pursuant to Resolution No.
4663, a wastewater acreage charge was applicable to all properties not
previously receiving such service effective December 1 and .that a note
regarding those charges had been placed.on the final map. He- stated
that normally all fees were collected prior to approval of the final
map, however, in this case a entirely new fee was only recently imposed.
The fact that all requirements of the tentative map had been complied
with and since the Council meeting happened to occur on the date of the
effective resolution, the note seemed the appropriate way to go. -Any
map subsequent to December 1 would have the fees collected.prior to
Council consideration.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or
against the proposed final map.. Mayor.Billig declared the public
hearing closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4688 (1981 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting
approval of the final map of Tract 937 located at 3300 Johnson Avenue.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Dunin, Griffin, Settle, and Mayor-Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: -None
11. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS .
Council considered recommendations by the Promotional Coordinating
Committee for grant requests for fiscal year 1981 -82.
Mayor Billig requested that the Council deal with these recommendations
tonight as the Promotional Coordinating Committee had made their recom-
mendations based on an approved Council budget and that any discussion
of PCC formula would be more appropriately discussed at a future study
session. Staff is already compiling background and recommendations for
the City Council.
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Joanne Ruggles, Chairperson of the PCC, spoke on behalf of the Commit-
tee's recommendations and explained how those recommendations were
arrived at. Upon question she stated that La Fiesta had not been
recommended a grant, but rather the Committee wished to reconsider this
request at their next meeting. They had a problem with the way the La
Fiesta funds were distributed. (The remaining six late -grant request
applications would be dealt with in January as well as La Fiesta).
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Settle, seconded by
Councilman Griffin, to approve the activity grants as recommended by the
Promotional Coordinating Committee:
1) Associated Students (Poly Royal) - $1,000.00
2) Children's Theatre - $2,000.00
3) Civic Ballet - $2,000.00
4) Cuesta Belles - $1,000.00
5) Cuesta Boosters - $500.00
6) Mozart Festival - $5,000.00
7) Mustang Boosters - $750.00
8) San Luis Obispo County Band - $1,500.00
9) San Luis Obispo County Symphony - $5,000.00
10) San Luis Obispo Vocal Arts Ensemble- - .$1,000.00
Total recommendations $19,750.00. Total activity grants fund
$30,000.00. Remaining contingency $10;250.00. Motion carried, all
ayes.
12. GRANTS -IN -AID CONTINGENCY RECOMMENDATIONS
Council considered a recommendation by the Human Relations Commission on
allocation of monies remaining in the fiscal year 1981 -82 Grants -In -Aid
budget.
Mayor Billig stated that due to the long agenda, she would recommend
that this item be continued to Monday, December 7, 1981, at 12:10 p.m.
On general consensus,-this item was continued to that date.
13. MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Request by Joe L. Cooper that disabled veterans be given the same
pass privileges that senior citizens receive.
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, stated that the Mass Transporta-
tion Committee recommended that the Council authorize sale of senior
passes to disabled veterans. Additionally, MTC recommended that the
matter of disabled veterans receiving a senior pass be reconsidered at
such time as lift- equipped vehicles were on line and that consideration
be made • regarding -service to all handicapped:riders at that.time. Staff
was recommending that senior passes be sold to disabled veterans only at
City Hall and only upon submittal of adequate certification from the
Government that the veteran was:at least 50 percent disabled.
Councilwoman Dovey stated she could not support the recommendation as
she felt that this was being discriminatory by only allowing veterans to
receive this discount as opposed to all disabled people. She felt this
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was being handled on a piece -meal basis and would like to see this issue
reconsidered by the Mass Transportation Committee for additional report.
Mayor Billig suggested that the MTC be asked to relook at the farebox
ratio and definition of disablement.
Councilman Settle stated that he had no problem with the definition of
disablement and could support the discount for veterans.
Councilman Dunin agreed to go with the MTC recommendation.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council agreed that
veterans disabled in excess of 50 percent are to receive discounts
effective 1/1/82 with MTC to report back within 3 -6 months on the
definition of disablement.
B. Review of shuttle service to Laguna /South Higuera areas.
Dave Romero stated that staff and MTC were recommending that the Council
discontinue Route 4 of the Laguna /South Higuera shuttle if ridership and
farebox ratio did not increase to some reasonable standard by the end of
November. However, he stated he had received additional information
today that indicated that there were more than the average number of
transfers on this route which showed that approximately 16 people per
day transfer to the Route 4 bus but were not included in the ridership
statistics. More importantly, those figures indicated 13.7 of every 100
passengers on Route 4 were transfers; as opposed to 5.1 on Route 1, 4.1
on Route 2, and 10.9 on Route 3. He would, therefore, revise his
earlier recommendation and recommend that the service be continued at
least through the end of the school year with the staff to continue
monitoring the system and report back to the Council.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council agreed to
continue the shuttle service to the Laguna /South Higuera area through
the end of the school year, with staff to report back at the end of that
time with review and to determine more accurate ridership based on
trasfers.
C. Report on additions and removal of bus stops along the routes:
Dave Romero reported that MTC was recommending eight new bus stops that
would cost a total of approximately $2,500 for materials. However,
there was only approximately $1,000 remaining for the bus system mate-
rials. He would, therefore, request a supplemental appropriation of
approximately $1,500 and would prepare the necessary budget resolution
for a future meeting if the Council concurred.
Councilwoman Dovey asked for clarification of the figures arrived at as
to the cost of the benches as shown in the staff report.
Councilman Dunin was concerned that staff not put the benches in but
just signs only at this time until it was proven that these stops were
worthwhile.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council agreed that
the eight bus stops be approved with the installation of signs only.
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D. Consideration of complaints received of morning bus route to Cal
Poly. '
Helen Karlovich stated that she would recommend that the Council not
eliminate any bus route service as she strongly.felt that the bus system
needed to be supported and if anything, additional stops established.
Catherine Owens, 1552 #8 Madonna Road, stated that she was boycotting
the bus because of the change of the morning bus route. She was sup-
portive of the other recommendations but would ask the Council to
reinstate the early morning bus route so that she could get to work on
time.
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After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council agreed that
staff should reinitiate the 6:26 a.m. bus on Route 2 to Cal Poly effec-
tive 1/1/82. Council also concurred with the MTC recommendation relat-
ing to the location of the North Coastal /Cuesta stop at City Hall.
14. CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY EIR
Council considered the Environmental Impact Report for the California
Men's Colony proposed expansion.
Councilman Settle stated he would have liked to have seen several areas
addressed more fully: 1) Number of inmates they will have, 2) concern
with the security, and 3) any statistics on crimes committed by inmates
and what adverse effects this would generate in the community.
Councilman Dunin stated that this EIR was the most poorly prepared
report he had ever seen. It did not address the number of prisoners,
protection to the community, the types of prisoners that they would
have, and many other items.
Councilwoman Dovey agreed that this was a poorly written report. She
especially didn't like their reference that they opted to have the EIR
when in fact they were mandated to prepare the EIR. .
Councilman Griffin stated that the draft EIR was totally inadequate. He
would like to see many of the Council concerns addressed in the trans-
mittal letter, also, comments made by Mr. Mote. He felt it was important
that the transmittal letter state Council concerns as opposed.to just
having the attachments made a part of the letter.as he is afraid that
they would get lost in the shuffle.
Mayor Billig agreed with comments made by the other Councilmembers. She
felt the report was totally inadequate, was difficult to read, there was
misinformation, it was an affront to the public, did not address the
number or types of prisoners, nor did it speak to the long and the
short -term impacts and did not-describe the project. She would also
like incorporated into City's letter to see Mr. Mote's comments as she
felt they were extremely critical. She agreed with Councilman Griffin
that these comments should be made a part of the cover letter. She also
felt the comments submitted by Police Chief Neuman were extremely
important and should be included in City's letter.
After brief discussion Council directed staff to rewrite the letter
incorporating as much of these questions.in the transmittal letter as
possible and authorize the Mayor to sign.
15. BUILDING SETBACK LINES - ORCUTT ROAD OVERPASS
Council then considered revising the adopted official building setback
lines on Orcutt Road between Broad Street and Johnson Avenue.
Dave Romero reported the Planning Commission had reviewed the staff
recommendation to establish a new setback line. The revision was
primarily in the area of the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks and was
based upon the adopted plan as approved by the Council about a year ago.
Adoption of the new setback line would allow staff to protect the right
of way necessary to construct the project at some future date. Staff
would also recommend that a portion of the ordinance which dealt with
Broad Street between Mitsuhito and Rockview be deleted from the Munici-
pal Code. The section had been identified improperly on the maps and
ordinances passed in the 60's and were no longer appropriate inasmuch
as Broad Street had been widened beyond the limits established on the
setback line map.
Fred Hamlin, 1767 Conejo and representing the owner of the old McMillan
Ranch, questioned the embankment -type of approach vs. the bridge -type of
approach. He would hope the City would hire a competent bridge engineer
for this project. He felt that a lot of good ground would be lost with
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the embankment recommendation. He would urge the Council to get addi-
tional studies before proceeding.
Dave Romero stated that several consultants had studied the alternates
and had concluded that an embankment solution represented the most cost
effective solution. He agreed that the.escalating land values could
affect this determination.
Fred Hamlin continued that he felt it was unfair to expect the owners of
this property to pay all of the cost as there were many other people who
would be benefitting by this project.
Councilman Settle questioned that if there were evidence in.the future
that the bridge structure would be better, would it be too late to
consider this alternative.
Dave Romero stated that.he would still favor a plan line which would
permit the earthwork solution as he felt it allowed more flexibility.
Mayor Billig suggested leaving the ordinance flexible enough so that it
would not preclude the flexibility of other options if another solution
proved to be better later down the line. She.was concerned that the
design eventually used should be the most economical and least environ-
mentally damaging.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Dunin, seconded.by
Councilman Settle, to continue this ordinance to the next available
Council agenda for additional:staff review and recommendations.. Motion
carried, all ayes.
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
NOISE ORDINANCE
Mayor Billig stated that she was still receiving.complaints with',regard
to the noise at Mission Plaza and would look at the overall impacts of
noise in the community.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, staff was directed to
analyze and make recommendations to strengthen the present noise ordi-
nance reflecting these concerns.
There being.no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Billig adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m. to Monday, December 7, 1981,
at 12:10 p.m.
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P ela Vog s,. Ci lerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 1/5/82
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