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Present:
REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
July 19, 1965 - 7:30 P. M.
CITY HALL
Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Donald Q. Miller,
Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel
Present: P. Chapman, Director of Planning 6 Building; J. a. Fitzpatrick,
City Clerk; W. Flory, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation;
W. M. Houser, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative
Officer; D. F. Romero, City Zngineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire
Chief; E. P. Thompson, Water Superintendent.
Approval of the minutes of June 28 and July 6, 1965, were held over.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallaghers claims against
the City for the month of July, 1965 were.approved, subject to the approval of
the Administrative Officer.
1. Consideration by the City Council of appointments to commissions and
committees of persons whose terms expired June 30, 1965, was held over.
X. At this time the City Council set as Board of Equalization to hear any
objections to the 1965 -66 Assessment Roll. .
Having received no objections or requests for changes, it was moved by
Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the Assessment Roll
be approved and the Board of Equalization hearings be closed. Motion carried.
6. At this time the City Council Committee studying further fluoridation of City
water system, gave their report:
"The Council- Committee appointed for the purpose of meeting with Price
Thompson and Dr. Harper has held a thorough discussion of the fluoride
problem, with the following persons in attendance: Dr. Harper, Price
Thompson, Administrative Officer Hiller, James Gates from the County Health
Department; Dr. Dan Peterson, local dentist; Timothy Gannon from the State
Health Department; plus the two Council members of the Committee.
It appears that fluoridation equipment for the gravity'supplies now is use
(other than Reservoir Canyon) would cost about $3,600 and would assure us
that we would be getting adequate fluoridation of all water supplies including
this gravity supply of some 200 acre feet. The purchase of 200 acre feet from
Salinas Dam would cost about $4,600, and it is therefore felt that the addi-
tion of fluoride equipment for these gravity sources would be an economical
and practical move. We understand that this could be done in three or four
months and we recommend that the Council authorize the additional installa-
tion.
Mr. Thompson reported to us at the meeting that, if the County could be
persuaded to close the Reservoir Canyon Road, it would be practical to install
complete treatment facilities for the Reservoir Canyon supply as well as the
other gravity supplies mentioned above. This would cost some $60,000, which
could be taken out of remaining bond monies and would result in the reclama-
tion of 400 acre feet of water a year. Without closing the road, however,
a clean water supply could not be assured even with the new treatment facili-
ties.
It should be pointed out that the closing of the road would not effect the
fishing pond which is being used by many recreationists at the present time.
Likewise, it should be pointed out that the fluoride equipment installed at
this time could probably be modified to coordinate with the more complete
treatment facilities which would take a year or so to design and construct.
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tie therefore reoommend that the City authorize the "later Superintendent
to start the preparation of plans and specifications for complete
treatment and that the County Board of Supervisors be requested to
close the road and restrict the - area- to"publ c."
Mayor Whelchel stated th ?t he ha's'been approached by various groups
to allow them to improve the area in the upper reservoir canyon for
group picnics, etc., but under control of group leadership. Also,
he felt that the Council should request that the County control
shooting and firearms in the reservoir area.
Council man •Mil'lereicplained `that the" area =presently being used for
recreation would not -be affected; but just the',upper water headworks
as the City is losing some 400 acre.sfeet of water per year, which if
purchased from the Salinas and Whaie Rock Dams, would be very costly.__'_?
_ ='• = ='City •Attorriey Houser.'explaihed the ••.conditions - under which the :County
-� = =could close the= road:-and turn over -= the -City = for - .control
The''City %= Council discussed 'the •various�reoommendations of the Water
Superintendent.:..
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, :seconded.by:•(bunci ] nian--Blake,
that fluoridation equipment be installed. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Spring.,, secoriddd by.:Councilidan Gallagher,
that the Board of upervisors be requested to close the -reservoir = -•
canyon road. Motion carried.
2. At this time the City Council held a public auction on the sale of
.sludge from- thel:sewer,- plant. _ r,
Mayor 1helchel declared the public auction:iopen.
No bids were received.
Mayor Whelchel; -declared, -...the public :auction •closed.:
On motion of;Counc . an_Miller;..sedonded by. Councilman Gallagher;
,fit .the City Engineer be instructed to contact individuals to haul
i't,.off..at:•. no ;cost to.,ahe: City Motion. - carried- -;;:-I
7. The following letter was received from Water Superintendent Thompson
relative. - to.the lownership . of,; the; -sheep.:at.;Reservoir
!!I contacted Mr James, Williams, •a .functionary.; of. the local FFA Chapter
regarding the ownership _of sheep which are used.in.F'FA activitles.at
Reservoir No. • 1..
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Mr, Williams stated that the parent sheep are owned by the Senior High
School and:any offspring 'of, these. ' sheep - become tL4fLi prop erty'.of•. the ' boy
or girl, who.. participates-.in. the program. • Mr. Williams also stated the
parent sheep.in'this ;case,were. donated by, the $eara,.Roebuck'Foundation
and that the: boy participating in, -the; project•' is: the'son: of • Sam Schultz
Water Depar.tment Foreman. Mr. Williams. maybe „reached.: at,:t he :San Luis
Obispo Senior.,, High School if further: particulars, of the: FFA7.,program
are. d esired.•- .
In the past years., I have used sheep when possible to obtain 'them;;for
the control of weeds and grass in the vicinity of City reservoirs and the
old, filtration plant,,,., This: pregt#p was - resul'ted .in.:no_ ppst.to the
City End.saved,the aost.of chemical or.-other methods;; of..control•..;_�
If' it is the. desire . o f the Council to d is continue :::the use.. of; sheep, for
weed:_and' grass control, I will have .the..sheep removed,; immediately -.”
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Councilman Sprina stated be did not object to the use of sheep on City
property to help control weeds, etc., but the question here was one of
taking a portion of property leased., to someone else for use for sheep
grazing. Further, he stated he was sure that the lessee, Mr. Hamlin,
would not object, but that the City should notify all lessees when a
portion of the property under lease is taken away from them.
Communication was ordered received and filed.
3. At this time the City Council-held a public hearing on the appeal of Eric
Olson from a denial by the Planning Commission of a Use Permit for home
occupation at 266 Craig Way.
The following comu4ca ian,was,reaeived from Mr. Olson:
"L wish to appeal a decision of the Planning Commission in denying a Use
Permit requested by myself. Said denial was made on June 22, 1965. The
requested use permit was for the operation of a citizens band radio repair
facility."
The following communication was received from the Planning Commission:
"Mr. Olson applied to the Board of Adjustments for a use permit to allow a
home occupation of two -way radio repair and catalog sales at 266 Craig Way
In an R -1 zone.
The Board of Adjustments was unable to reach a unanimous decision on this
application and it was therefore referred to the Planning Commission.
Resolution No. 83 -65 of the Planning Commission denied the application.
Mr. Olson has appealed this decision to the City Council."
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Olson stated that he denied that any actions of his would cause any
interference on his neighbors' televisions or radio sets. Further, he
stated that he is operating his citizens band radio set in accordance
with federal law and that he could operate his set any way he pleased.
Plannina Director Chapman reported on the action of the Planning Commission
in denying the Use Permit to Mr. Olson.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Blake, the appeal
was denied and the decision of the Planning Commission was upheld.
Mr. Olson stated that even if the repair Use Permit was denied, be would
still keep his personal two -way radio set for personal communications.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.
Upon question of Councilman Gallagher, Mr. Olson stated he expected to 5e
out of this R -1 zone within ninety (90) days and into a business or�-
The City Council discussed the effect of various types of home oc^upations
in the R -1 zones and their relationship with their neighbors.
At the Board-of Adjustments hearing there were strong objections
to the
application supported by the petition signed
by 25 people on the
basis of
(1) radio and television interference, (2) increase
in traffic,
(3) decrease
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in property values. Two people claimed that
interference had been created
on a television set in the vicinity that was
directly traced to
Mr. Olson's
activities. They also felt that interference to radios had been
similarly
caused. They claimed that Mr. Olson was not
adequately prepared
to repair
radios without creating these interferences.
The Board of Adjustments was unable to reach a unanimous decision on this
application and it was therefore referred to the Planning Commission.
Resolution No. 83 -65 of the Planning Commission denied the application.
Mr. Olson has appealed this decision to the City Council."
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Olson stated that he denied that any actions of his would cause any
interference on his neighbors' televisions or radio sets. Further, he
stated that he is operating his citizens band radio set in accordance
with federal law and that he could operate his set any way he pleased.
Plannina Director Chapman reported on the action of the Planning Commission
in denying the Use Permit to Mr. Olson.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Blake, the appeal
was denied and the decision of the Planning Commission was upheld.
Mr. Olson stated that even if the repair Use Permit was denied, be would
still keep his personal two -way radio set for personal communications.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.
Upon question of Councilman Gallagher, Mr. Olson stated he expected to 5e
out of this R -1 zone within ninety (90) days and into a business or�-
The City Council discussed the effect of various types of home oc^upations
in the R -1 zones and their relationship with their neighbors.
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July 19, 1965
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Motion carried on the following vote:
AYES: Arthur F Spring, Emmons Blake, Clell W Whelchel
NOES: Frank Gallagher, Ibnald Q Miller
ABSENT: None .
4* Mr. J B McDonald, Vice President of the Downtown Association,
presented the proposal of this Association to develop not only the
Mission Plaza Park, but also an underground parking garage.
Mr. McDonald stated that the rbwntown Association, with the cooperation
of the Retail Merchants presented a Mission Plaza Plan which they
believed to be a milestone in the revitalization of the downtown
area and a major stimulus to our local economy. He further stated
that the plan;•as presented, provided for the following features:.
A. A Mission Plaza Park of 2.2 acres of lasting beauty that will
blend with the spanish theme of the Mission Church
B An underground parking lot with a capacity of 128 cars. Overall
parking facilities for 208 cars.
C. A mall along the rear of stores between Morro and Broad Streets.
D. Remodeling of all stores along the mall to provide an entrance to
each business plan.
E. A traffic pattern that will allow a smooth flow for entrance and
exit to the park and the Mission.
F. A tourist attraction, second to none, in the trig county area.
G. All underground utilities. Really the first major project of its
kind in our city.
John Ross Architect for the Downtown Association, presented a scale
model of the proposal of the Association which includes the realignment
of Monterey Street, covering a portion of the creek, to allow for parking
structures under the street realignment and over the creek and finally
• proposal for developing the balance of the block into an open area in
• park -like atmosphere.
Mr. McDonald stated that he now wished to enter into some of the mechanics
which he felt will make this plaza a reality.
First: He respectfully requested that this plan be accepted without any
unnecessary delays and that a cost study be completed and reported on no
later than 7 September, (51 days from now) These costs should be broken
down into 3 areas of financial. responsibility:
A. Roads
B. Plaza Park
C. Parking areas
Secondly: That interested group and the pastor of the Old Mission
be asked to form a committee and work with a landscape architect on
beautification of the park portion of the Plaza. Our Womens' clubs
have expressed great concern over maintaining natural beauty in the
park. I admire their courage and I hold profound respect for their
talents in being able to b eautify nature and perfect what we men
think is only good. This project should also be completed by
7 September.
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Third: Your staff determine the most economical'andAtAiili -Ie"meina of
' financing the parking portion of this plan.
Fourth: What can we do further,.to assist you and the City staff to help
expedite these studies.
Fifth and Last: The Downtown Association feels that if the aforementioned
steps are completed then a determination can be made to accept this plan.
It would be at that time that engineering plans be made, financing plans
instituted, land acquisitions started, and contracts readied.
Councilman Miller thanked Mr. McDonald for his.presentation and also
congratulated him for having a plan prepared by a citizen's group instead
of it being done by the City or the urging of some other governmental agency.
Clay P. Davidson stated that many of the adjoining property owners have
notified the City Council of their cooperation in developing their property
as part of the overall Mission Plaza Project. He stated that everyone is
not in accord with this plan, but he felt that the City should proceed with
the requested studies and cost estimates so that the people of San Luis Obispo
will know the magnitude of the program. He urged that the Council instruct
the staff to proceed with the studies and to use surplus parking district
funds for the purpose.
Administrative Officer Miller stated that several years ago the Council
retained Stone.and Youngberg to make financial feasibility.studies for the
Mission Plaza development.' They had not done any work yet. However, when
basic decisions were made on just what was to be done, they could be called
in to determine financial feasibility.
J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, upon the request of Mr.- Davidson, read a
letter from Arthur F. Warden and Thomas Norton and a telegram from Dorothy
Naman, Trustee'for Johnson's Estate, supporting the request for Council to
prepare studio °e and cost estimates of the Downtown Association. .1
Mayor Whelchel asked the City Clerk to read the letter from the Chamber of
Commerce. The Chamber requested that the City Council defer action on the
proposal of the Downtown Association until the Chamber Board of Directors
have received the report from their Retail Merchants Committee and the
Economic Development Committee. As soon as these reports have been received,
the Chamber will make their recommendations to the City Council.' .
Letters were received from the following persons in support of the request
of the Downtown Association for the City to make cost studies and financial
feasibility reports on their suggestion for the Mission Plaza Development.
Leon's Toy Shop Downtown Association
Kimball Land Company Anderson Hotel
Security First National Bank Brown's Music Store
Cornet Stores Maino Construction Company
' W. C. Wickenden & Company ' National Dollar Stores
Stanley H. Nelson Central Savings & Loan Association
Dorothy M. Cook, Sierra Club, appeared before the Council objecting to the
use of public funds to cover any more creeks and urged that the open area in
-town be retained.
C. A. Maino stated he felt it was a mistake to put the park in the center of
town as he felt that parking is what is needed in the central core area. He
stated he felt that what the business men needed more than a park was parking
so that the tourists can park and visit the Mission and Museum and then
shop.
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Rose McSeen , University Women & Soroptimist Club, appeared before
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ouncil stating that the two clubs are presently in summer
recess and have not had an opportunity to study the Downtown
Association's proposal, so until this can officially be done, they
will still stay with their endorsement of the City's Mission Plaza
Plan. Also, before the City or anyone proceeds, she felt that
accurate cost estimates of the new proposal must be made before
moving ahead. She further felt that this proposal showed that this
propos,54rs; cL that eveiryone - realized tkiat some king thouTd be done
in this area, and that the only question .would be how far to-go on ,
development.
George Wollinger, tax paypayer, objected to this plan as it is only
being proposed for the benefit of the adjacent property owners and
merchants and further, why pay taxes to keep up the downtown area
when everyone knows that the better stores are moving out into shopping
centers where they provide their own off- streot parking at no cost
to the taxpayers.
Clay P Davidson reminded the people pressnt that there exists in the
downtown area a parking district supported by the property owners
within this district. He stated that the parking meter reveunues are
adequate to pay off additional bond services to purchase additional
parking in the district.. He further explained the value of the central
core to the rest of the City.
John Sues asked if the' Downtown Association plan took into a ccount the
method of decorating the basks of the Higuera Street stores facing the
Plaza.
John Ross stated that this was not in the plan, but that he felt that
rigid control must be maintained over the design of the buildings and
grounds.
John Sues stated he felt that the Council and many citizens were '
looking for the perfect or utopian plan which is impossible as everyone
will never agree on any plan as each person wants his own dream to be
placed into theaPlaze. He gave as an a xample the town of Solvang, which
has gone all out to get the tourist dollar from Highway No. 101. He
stated he felt that there has been too much planning and too many plans
for the defelopment of this area and no action on actual work and urged
that we get to work on some plan and have less plans.
Merlyn Carpente; Chairman of the Retail Merchants Association, presented
the following report on behalf of the Retail Merchants Association:
The report contained the following recommendations:
"1. That Monterey Street between %orro and Broad be kept open, but
realigned to provide for a free flow of traffic and for the beautification
of the grounds immediately in front of the Old Mission.
2. That North Broad Street could be realigned to improve the intersection
of North a cad with Monterey, and that the existing North $road ( from
Monterey to Palm) could provide space for additional parking.
3. That the concept of providing parking in the area of the creek
within the block is desirable providing it is of an extent great enough to
properly serve the area adjacent thereto. '
�. That additional parking sould be provided in the area of Broad and
Monterey Streets (62 spaces), that parking can be developed in the center
of the block northerly of Monterey Street between Morro and (horro, and
that additional downtown parking must be developed if we are to maintain
a strong economic position in the central area with its major contribution
to the well being of our City.
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To accomplish this end, it is the recommendation of the Retail Merchants
Association.:
1 1. That a coordinating committee be formed with representation on such
committee to be from the various segments of our community, such as the
Economic Development Committee, the Civic & Fine Arts Association, the
Soroptimists, the Retail Merchants Association, the Downtown Association,
the Old Mission and the City'of San Luis Obispo.
2.. That strength and leadership to this committee must be provided by the
City itself.
3. That every effort be made by the committee to coordinate the efforts of
all interested groups., and that the committee make every effort to come
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forard with a concensus of opinion of desirability and feasibility of any
,of the plans which it would have under consideration.
4. That a priority basis be established by the committee for development,
only after all facets of such development have been studied including the
following:
a. Physical location of such improvement.
b. Economic advantage to the citizens of San Luis Obispo by such
improvement.
C. Cost factors and methods of financing.
d. Beautification of such area including a study of possible useage."
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Hugh Page urged the adoption of the plan as presented by'the Downtown
Association to strengthen and revitalize the central core area.
John Enos urged adoption of the Downtown Association plan to strengthen
the downtown area.
Arthur F. Warden urged that the Council proceed rapidly with the plan so that
the central business area can grow and prosper.
Muriel Holmes urged that the City should proceed with'the- development of the
Mission Plaza plan as prepared by Mr. Chapman, as she felt that the plan
presented by the Downtown Association was prohibitive due to its excessive
cost.
Cliff Edman, Economy Drug, stated he felt that the great need in downtown
San Luis Obispo is parking" for ciisfo6eis.
Mrs. Maxwell stated she felt that the cost of 128 parking spaces was all out
of proportion to the return on the investment, and urged that any plan adopted
be one that keeps the open creek in the block.
Mr. McDonald again appeared before the Council clarifying some of the
questions brought up by the public this evening. Secondly, he wished to
remind.the Council and people.present that the Downtown Association plan is
the only one that has been endorsed and supported by the property owners
and the merchants renting property. No other plan has been so endorsed, and
if this plan is amended too much, he was sure that the property owners would
withdraw their support.
Clay P. Davidson again stated that the Council had on their desk this evening
a request from the Downtown Association for the City to make the necessary
engineering and financial feasibility study.on the plan presented by the
Downtown Association, and demarided'that the Council take action on their
request at this time:
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T_4ayor Whelchel stated it was apparent from the comments -this evening
that the sentiment for development went from no public funds to be
spent on the development to proceeding with the Smith & Williams
Report which was extremely expensive. He stated this is where the
Council sits, at this time.
Councilman Blake moved that the parking section of this plan be studied
by the City Engineer with the hope of arriving at a cost estimate as
soon as possible. Motion died for the lack of a second.
Councilman Gallagher suggested that a cost estimate be prepared by ,
the Yity Engineer in three phases; W,•realignment of Monterey Street,
(2) landscaping, (3) parking structures.
City Engineer Romero pointed out the numerous construction projects
which would be proceeding this summer, and explained that he will
be extremely shorthanded in the office; therefore, if the Mission
Plaza study is to have a high priority, one of the other design,_ _
projects will have to be delayed.
Administrative Officer hiller stated 4.e was sure that the City Could
retain a consultant working with the City Engineer to come up with a
good estimate of cost for the parking struction within a very short time.
On motion of Mayor Whelchel, seconded by-Councilman Spring, that the
recommendations of the Downtown Association be accepted and the City
staff be requested to prepare a cost estimate and that the Mission
Plaza Committee be reactivated with additional representatives from
all groups to study these estimates.
Motion lost on the followint vote:
AYES: Arthur F Spring, Clell W Whelcbel
NOES: Emmohs Blake, Frank Gallagher, Donald Q Miller '
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the
City staff be instructed to develop cost estimate of parking garage
structure only including realignment of street and landscaping in
struction. Motion carried.
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The meeting reconvened at 10:35 P.M. All members present
5. Communication fret J. B. Taylor 3101 Rockview Place, forwarding
bill for filed and engineering services to determine acount of damages
occurring as a result of the Rockview Place grade change, was held over
8. Report of the L'ity Council Lommittee studying vending machine
licenses, was held over.
9. Communication from the County Historial 2S22iety notifying the
City Council that on August 21, 1965 the Ah Louis Store is being
dedicated as a State historical landmark and requesting that Palm
Street, between Chorro and Morro Streets be blocked during the
dedication ceremony.
On motion of Councilman Blake seconded by Councilman Gallagher,
that the street in question be closed. during the dedication ceremonies
and the Historical Society is to coordinate their plans with the San
Luis Obispo Police Department. Motion carried.
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On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by •Councilman Gallagher, that
fireworks be allowed due to the historical value associated with the ea rly
celebrations of the Chinese people, particularly at the joining of the
Southern Pacific Railroad. Motion carried.
10 Communication from William Flory, superintendent of Parks & Recreation,
requesting authorization to purchase equipment to enable the watering of
the downtown street trees tobe done by one man.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the
request was approved. Motson carried.
11 Communication from the City Planning 'Commission forwarding recorendation
concerning sign in Skinner Planned-Development (shopping center)
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, appro w.l
was granted subject to the detailed design as presented and location being
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Planning Director. Motion
carried.
12 Approval of the final map of Tract No. 322, Rancho de Los Osos, was held
over.
13 Communication from the City Planning Commission forwarding recommendation
concerning geological controls in subdivisions, was reffered to the City
Attorney for preparation of an ordinance.
City Engineer Romero explained that the geological controls were copies
from the Los Angeles Ordinance and although they do not assure complete
stability, it certainly is a step in the right direction. The grading plan
requirement at the tentative map stage would give the Planning Commission
a good picture of the final appearance of the subdivision prior to their
approval of the street layout and lot design.
lb Report of the City Engineer, D. F. Romero, reporting that certain lots are
' now stable in the Perrini Heights Tract and that building permits may now
be issued on Lots lr.and 2, Block B and Lots 3 through 10, Block C, was
ordered received and filed.
15 The Junior Chamber of Commerce offered to move the bridge from the
Sinsheimer School" to the Mission Plaza area, subject to the approval of the
merdhants and the City, at no cost to the Junior Chamber of Commerce or
the City.
City Engineer Romero presented a plan for placement of the bridge from
Parking Lot # 10 to the yIi&I1 at the rear of the Cigar Factory restaurant.
Cost estimate for footing and materials, but excluding labor and equipment
would be'$2,000.00 not including the engineering.
On motion of Mayor Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the City
participate up to $1,000 for putting in the bridge. Motion carried,
Councilman Gallagher voting no.
16. At this time the City Council discussed the access road to Laguna
Lake Park.
City engineer Romero showed a proposed road improvement - between the
school property and the lake in accordance with the recommendation of the
Park and Recreation Commission. The $15,000 project to be designed by the
Engineering Department, would provide for a 24' paved roadway above the
flood level, parking area, and the concrete boat launching ramp.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, that
plans and specifications be parepared, leaving out the asphalt.
Bids to be called for next spring. Motion carried.
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17 Communica,tion'f rom =City ! torney: House r,- relative ;=- t6,r§n top tion :a s'. to
the legality of.having veterinarians license do .as before releasing them,
was received and filed.
18. Legal opinion from the City attorney regarding amendments to the City
Charter to change the City's electio n date to c omply with the Unified
School District and the Junior College election date and to amend the
Charter relative to Council salaries, was referred to the City Clerk
and City Attorney for action by December 1965.
19 Communication from City Attorney Houser reporting on proposed acqui-
sition of Salinas Dam and Reservoir at Santa Margarita Lake, was
referred to the adjourned meeting of July 2 2,1965, at 7:30 P.M.
Motion carried.
20 City Attorney Houser presented proposed specifications for study of
recreation at Whale Rock Reservoir, as recommended by the Whale Rock
Commission.
City Attorney Houser was instructed to proceed.
21 Discussion of financing problems in connection with major street
widening, was held over.
22 Communication from Planni Director Chapman requesting permission to
teach on a part -time basis at Ual Poly
On motion of Councilman Miller, second by Councilman - Blake, the request
was approved subject to the provision that the teaching be on his own
time and not on the City's time. Motion carried
23 Communication from D. Jackson Faustman, Consulting Engineer, forwarding
his report of the study of Ur cutt Road Grade Separation, was held over
24 J. H. Fitzpatrick,City glerk reported on bids received for reconstruction
of High btreet.,including water main installation, etc
Bids received were as follows:
C. S. Construction Company $1082567.60
Madonna Construction Company $117,791.59
Burke Construction Company E118,274.90
Ted Watkins Construction Company $119,926.70
Engineer's Estimate was $103,8h4.55
City Engineer Romero recommended that the low bid of C. S Construction
Company be approved.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher,-seconded by Councilman Spring, the
low bid of C: S.Construction Company was approved. Motion carried.
25 On motion of 5ouncilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the
following ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No.
316, an ordinance rezoning the Yoakum Tract from U to•R -1, R -23
and C -3-S.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Frank Gallagher, Arthur F Spring, Emmons Blake
Donald Q Miller Clell W I&lchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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26. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller,
the follow-
' ing salary step increases were approved:'
FARRIS, James F., Police Officer, from Step 3 at $535 .to.Step 4 at $565 per
,month, effective August 1, 1965.
McCONNEL, Mary C., Typist -Clerk II, from Step 4 at $385 to Step 5
et $405
per month, effective August 1, 1965.
SOHN, Diane M., Parking Enforcement -Officer, from Step 1 at $395
to Step 2
at $417 per month, effective August 1, 1965.
27. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher,
the following
Grant Deeds, Deed of Easement, and Agreements were approved, and
the Mayor
was authorized to sign said Agreements on behalf of the City and
have the
Deeds recorded. Motion carried.
A. Grant Deeds and Agreements from B. L. & E. A, Hasenkamp for Ferrini
Road widening. -
B. Grant Deed and Agreement from J. E. Hardie for Foothill Boulevard and
Crandall Way street widening.
C. Grant Deed and Agreement from Robert R. Brown and Cora L. Brown for
Ferrini Road street widening.
D. Grant Deed from M. Rosenthal and M. E. Rosenthal (Richard Street).
E. Grant Deed and Agreement from Vance D. Lewis and Marjorie S. Lewis for
street widening on Ferrini Road.
F. "Deed of Easement from Obispo Land Company for storm drain facilities
on Casa Street,
28. The following letters were received from the California Highway Commission
and from Richard D. Miller, Administrative Officer:
California.Highwav Commission:
"This will acknowledge receipt of your-letter sending us a copy of Resolution
No. 1451, recommending adoption of Route 5 -A for connection of State Highway
No. 1 to U. S. 101. - -
The studies of possible, locations for this State Highway will be brought
before the Highway Commission soon. Your letter and the Resolution will
be made a part of the record available for the.Commission's consideration."
Administr8tive.Officer_Miller's letter:
"Fred Kimball has advised me that the Division of Highways will hold open the
transcript for-the June 24, 1965 hearing on the Highway 1 routing until after
August 2.
The Board of Supervisors will have a discussion of the various routes at
11:00 A. M. on August 2, with a presentation by Ralph Lejonhud.
Mr. Kimball indicated that he had'polled the members of the Board of Super-
visors and he felt that they were in full agreement with the City's recommenda-
tion on the routing. However, the Board felt that it should see the maps and
hear a discussion of the relative merits of the various routes before making
a recommendation to the State.,
City Council Minutes
July 19, 1965
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Air, Kimball asked if I would invite any City officials who were
interested to attend the Board of Supervisors meeting:;o.n August..2...11
29 Traffic Committee Report of July 16, 1965
65 -7 -1C The Traffic Committee has met with Mr McIntire regarding
his request for stop signs on Cuesta Drive or other measures which
would provide for a safer traffic situation. The problem on Cuesta
Drive is magnified by the fact that the park is located fronting that
= streea.; _ Var.- sous suggestions -were-,made --including - completion,•of the
fencing of the park fronting Cuesta I.)r. ive .iri_:a':�coopera•tive,,ef fort !by
the school system and the pity, installation of the stop signs;
and�so.on, c•4Thei7raffic.Committee .referred ;;the ; matter• to -a, sub -
committee consisting of the City Engineer, the Police C,hief`an_a.'T?r.
Coleman, and they ihtend to bring back a report for another meeting
l•next-Wednesday-- July 21:• After.thati : the.traffic,committee- should
have a recommendation for the gouncil:
• -Noy action taken'on. this-.matter., - continu d
65 -7 -2T Now that sidewalks are almost complete on Crandall'Way
'and the stree.t� widened; it is :recommend..ed that,. the: absolute ,.
restriction on• parking. be- removed.on.botYi:sides:;of:'the street between
-• .:the,campus and !Fob.thill Boulevard and signs.., indicating ; a,;2.34our time
limit between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.. -M: Monday,thru iday,_,be. installed.
Od. motion- of.'Councilman-. Gallagher „seconded.;by Councilman Miller,, the
following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. t :.a resolution
establishing parking regulations on a portion of rG— an�dall Way
Passed and adopted on the following roll-.c 11 vote:. - _
:.. AYES: :•. -Frank _: Gallagher, •Donald,.0 Miller, Hnmons Blake
Arthur F Spring, Clell W Whelchel
NOES: -.None ;
ABSENT: None.•.-
65 -7 -3T The Police Department has noted a problem " o -k bicycles in
. front -.of, -the Fremont, Theater and ..adjoining business- places. There
seems to be no good answer for location of a+biicyole =rank on.thdt'side
of the street. However a suggestionwas mdde that`tYie 4Count'§` be approached
Nand asked to allow the..use. of a portion of the ._�ourt .House ,lawn ,.for a
bicycle rack:'” :We : so':recommend, , : _ _
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded.by.,Councilman Gallagher, the
recommendation was accepted and the'staff- is-to°coritactithe- County
`officials.: Motion•carried.
7.
`.c.:
65 -7 -4C The Traffic Committee Fins again studied the.,.matter of
cross walks on Higuera at Garden and has received detailed' pedestrian
..n-r.counts.from- the,City Engineer.. We find _ that.•both -cross walks are
receiving - substantial use.and we therefore ,,recommend'.that,both.;be retained.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher', seconded by Councilman Miller. that
prior action be rescinded and.leave both cross.walks,.in.• Motion,
carried. Councilman Spring and Mayor -Whelchel •voting no: -=
_.64- 7 -5C.. The. Council,will..recall that. on. June 10.the`Traffic
Committee recommended 2 hour parking time likits'on portions'of Slack
Motley and Hathway Street near the Cal Poly campus. When'the:painting
crews started to install..the posts for these_signs, -some of,the
council. received ".telephone calls from,residents.,on Slack Street objecting
to the whole idea. ' The Traffic Committee suggests that' a letter be
prepared and-.sent .to-,each property, owner:fronting.,the,proposed time
restridted zones= and- ask'for their opinion .as:,to`what::should.bedone
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in the way of control, if anything.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher,
that the recommendation be accepted and the City �Blerk is to send
out notices to property owners involved. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher,
the meeting adjourned to July 22, 1965 at 7:30 P M M &tion carried.
Approved: August 2, 1965
H. ZPATRICK, rCITY =K
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