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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/29/1962Mayor Davidson remarked that this park would be a great asset to the community as it would supply recreation for all ages and for all people of the City. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, presented for the Council's information the informal proposal of Dr. Loveall which was to increase the Park and Recreationtax levy so that the park could be developed with current funds. Councilman Miller stated that while the Council was considering Parks, he hoped the Council would continue to consider the development of the area across the street from the Mission as a park or plaza. He also urged that the City Council also consider the construction of the pedestrian overpass at Osos Street for the safety of the children. ' Councilman Graves agreed with Councilman Miller that the City should take advantage of the historical heritage of the Mission to the City and was sure this plaza development would aid in revitalizing the central business district. City Council briefly discussed the various proposals .put forth by the various Councilmen. Councilman Shipsey suggested that it would be a good idea for the City Planning Commission and staff to set up a capital improvement budget so the City Council could consider all the necessary programs for the City. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the meeting adjourned to 7:30 P. M. Monday, January 29, 1962. Approved this 5th day of February, 1962. i ' ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Monday, January 29, 1962 - 7:30 P. M. Joint meeting of the City Council and School Board -------------------- - -- - -- Roll Call Present: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q.- Miller, Clay "P. Davidson Absent: Gerald W. Shipsey City Staff Present: R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, D. F. Romero, City Engineer, W. M. Houser, City Attorney, W. Flory, Park and Recreation Supt., J. W. Abraham, Planning Director, William Schofield, Police Chief, J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, Robert Vosburgh, Supervisor Design Engineer School Board Present: Albert Clawson, Warren Sinsheimer, Joseph Middleton, David Thomson, Dan Law School Staff Present: Lars Barstad, A. G. Wilson, 0. B. Paulsen, Bruce Miller, ' Mr. Owens, Alvin Rhodes, County Superintenden of Schools 1. School Board and City Council discussed proposed development of Conrad L. Smith school site insofar as recreational program was concerned and the joint development and construction of the area to be used for recreation to the scheduled school construction. The School Board was interested in Knowing when the City would be ready to proceed with their part of the recreational development at the school site. Mayor Davidson appointed Councilman Graves, Councilman Miller and Mr. Flory as a Council Committee to meet with the School Board and Landscape Architect regarding the development of recreation at this school site. Council Order No. 36. 2. School Board brought up the matter of recreational use of school grounds by the City during the summer and wondered if the City could allow a discount- on water used during the summer to water ball fields and recreational areas while under control of the City during their summer recreational program. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, explained to the Council the procedures , under which the City and the School District could make joint use of school facilities. Mr. Lars Barstad, Superintendent of Schools, stated that the turf at the Quintana School is up, and would be available for summer recreation if the City could make use of it. Mayor Davidson asked Mr. Flory, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, to make a survey of summer recreational problems and report to the City Council. Council Order No. 37. 3. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, presented a progress report on the improvement of San Luis Drive along the highschool property. He stated that a committee of School Board members and City Council members had studied this problem and had arrived at the following tentative decisions: 1. City to furnish engineering and design for street alignment. 2. School Board to furnish land necessary for road improvement. 3. School Board would deed the creek area across from the school development for a green belt area with restrictions prohibiting commercial uses. 4. The City would pay for all street work and curb and /or sidewalk , along the westerly and northerly sides of San Luis Drive, while the School Board would pay for curb, gutter and sidewalk along the easterly and southerly sides of San Luis Drive. 4. Mayor Davidson read the following statement regarding Civil Defense: Early this month the Federal Government issued its awaited report on fallout protection, in response to calls for leadership in the Civil Defense field. In this document it is reiterated that the Federal responsibility lies in the following aspects of the program: To keep track of the nature of the threat which the Civil Defense structre is defined to meet; To prepare information about the threat.and how it can be met; To bear a.major part of the costs of certain kinds of Civil Defense activities, where such sharing will stimulate state, local and private activities; and to provide technical assistance through state and local channels for Civil Defense planning. On January 23, Commander Gullickson and I attended a Govenor's Conference on Civil Defense in which it was stressed that the operating responsibility of Civil Defense rests directly with local officials. It is to them that the task of organizing Civil Defense protection falls. When this plan is worked out, aid from the Federal Government will be forthcoming with technical help and matching funds for certain programs. The initiative in San Luis Obispo has been developed in this manner: We have fromed a Disaster Council composed of the City Council and the Assistant Director of Civil Defense, Commander Gullickson. There has There has been a plan developed for continuing Government and a comprehensive disaster plan for the entire City. The Federal Government is now in the process of surveying all buildings for possible fallout shelter use. This survey is hoped to reveal shelter for 15 million people. Further, in order to assist the President in his endeavor to provide as many shelters as possible, we feel it is reasonable to investigate the possibility of incorporation of Civil Defense facilities in any new construction and especially in school con- , struction. There is now available matching funds to cover the cost of the required Civil Defense equipment, plus the possibility of funds from the local governments. At this time as Director of Civil Defense for the City of San Luis Obispo, may I ask the School Board to investigate the possibility of incorporating Civil Defense measures in the planning of the Conrad L. Smith School and the Senior High School. We as a Council pledge our full cooperation in this endeavor. Further, the California Disaster Office will provide guidance and information in the development of this additional shelter space. Under the new plan Federal funds are available to fully stock the shelters. Within the agreement for Government participation in costs there are no limits on the use of the area except in the case of a disaster. Dr. Clawson, Chairman of the School Board, reported to the City Council that the Board had made several attempts to include fallout shelters in new school construction and also attempted to get Civil Defense matching funds which were not available at the time the school planning was going on. He further stated, that the plan preparation for the new high school, the Conrad L. Smith Elementary-'School and the Hawthorne Elementary School have advanced to the point that it would mean entirely new plans would have to be made to include Civil Defense shelters in the construction. Further, any delay in plans would also delay the opening of the schools next fall. The School Board and City Council discussed the possibility of furnishing ' citizens of the community with-fallout shelters and the possiblity of using school grounds for central shelter locations. Mayor Davidson asked would the School Board consider appointing a committee to meet with a City Council Committee to explore the community fallout shelter program. Mayor Davidson appointed Councilman Graves and Council- woman McNeil as the members of the City Council Committee. 5. The City Council and the School Board discussed various annexation problems of the City and the School Board. Dr. Clawson explained the Schools Board's problem in selecting school sites in newer annexed areas and the conditions under which schools can be developed in these areas. The City Council and the School Board members discussed the problems involved in the proposed annexation of 40 acres of land east of Madonna Road along the Los Osos Road which is being planned as a residential sub- division of approximately 200 homes. It was reported that the City Planning Commission has not accepted the tentative map of the subdivision, until a school site of adequate size is included, which would meet with the approval of the City School Board or the Laguna School District. Discussion was held on cooperation and coordination between the various City Departments and the School District on dissemination of information on proposed annexation and on proposed subdivisions in areas outside the City limits but within the limits of the General Plan. The group discussed 0 at length the proposed subdivision of Morgan Flagg on Los Osos Road presently outside the City, and also the proposed location of a school site in this subdivision and also whether the education of these children should be taken care of by the City School System or the Laguna School Board. Mayor Davidson Called a recess at 9:50 P. M. The Meeting reconvened at 10:05 P. M. 6. Mr. Houser, City Attorney, reported to the City Council and the School Board on the status of the property exchange between the School Board and the City. He stated that until several liens have been cleared up on the Laguna property the matter would be held up, but as soon as they were cleared up the deeds could be exchanged. Dr. Clawson stated that the School Board did not have a date set for construction of the Junior- High School at the Laguna site, and would not have a date until adequate student population studies have been carried out. Mayor Davidson asked the School Board that in planning for the development of the Junior High School on the Laguna property that the school board take into account and consider the plans being made by the City for development of the adjoining property into a City Park. He also asked that the School Board let the Council know as soon as they can on the building site location on this property so the City Could proceed with their planning for the Laguna Park development. Councilman Miller expressed the opinion that the Laguna Junior High School site was poorly located and had vote against the Mitchell Park - Laguna trade. He agreed with the Planning Commission that the Junior High School should be located across the road. 7. Mr. Bardtad, School Superintendent presented a discussion on mutual juvenile problems in the community and urged a better cooperation between the School District, the Sheriff's Department and the City Police Department. He stated that there are many problems that occur on and off the school grounds involving students of the district and maybe because of the lack of liaison between the school authorities and the law enforcement agencies. These young students do_ not receive the consideration they need. William Schofield, Police Chief, stated he is very familiar with the juvenile problems in the City as he is an experienced Juvenile Officer and he was sure this matter could be handled to the mutual satisfaction of the school authorities and the law enforcement agencies. Chief Schofield stated that some day he hoped he would be able to assign a trained juvenile officer to this duty, but due to the small amount of personnel in the Police Department and the press of work, he is unable to assign one person full time to work on :juvenile problems and with the agencies concerned with juveniles. He state he would work with the school authorities on any matters affecting the students. 8. City School Board invited City Council and staff members who wished to attend a meeting on Tuesday, January 30, 1962 to hear the plans of the District's Landscape Architect with regards to land on school property. City Council and School Board discussed the possibility of the City School District making the necessary improvements to their property such as sidewalks on any new school being built in the City and also asked the School Board to consider making their street improvements to City Standards for adequate traffic control. Mayor Davidson thanked the School Board and staff for attending the meeting which brought out many mutual problems which had been clarified and was very informative to the participants. Dr. Clawson, School District Chairman, also thanked the City Council for their cooperation and understanding on their mutual problems of community growth. on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil the meeting adjourned at 11:00 P. M. Approved this 5th day of February, 1962. Volor WZY Clerk 1 1 i�