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.
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' ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, January 29, 1962 - 7:30 P. M.
Joint meeting of the City Council and School Board
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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
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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
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