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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/19651 1 J City Council Minutes November 1, 1965 Page 11 30. Mr. Houser, City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration an agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and Maino Construction.Company establishing the requirements for the future annexation of the Auto Park property to the City of San Luis Obispo, the conditions being that at the time the City requests the annexation of this property to the City, the property owners would not protest at any stage and that the City agrees to permit connection of said property to the City's water and sewage facilities any time after execution of the agreement conditioned that the owners will execute and record covenant running with the land stating that the owners right to connect and use the City's water and sewage facilities is conditioned upon the owner's continued compliance with any requested annexation proceedings and the owners further agree that any of the property covered by the agreement needed for the planned widening of Los Osos Road will be conveyed to the City for public right of way purposes without cost to the City. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement with the conditions as presented by the City Attorney.. Motion carried. 31. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the meeting was adjourned to 7:00 P.M. November 8, 1965. APPROVED: December 6, 1965 Roll Call City Staff . H. FI ZPATRICK CITY CLERK MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL November 8, 1965 - 7::00 P.M. CITY HALL Present: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. M. Houser, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; E. Rodgers, Police Captain; P. Chapman, Planning and Building Director. 1. Mr. James.Saffran, representing Stone and Youngberg Financial Consultants, appeared before the City Council and discussed with them the various methods available for financing additional parking facilities within the existing boundaries of Parking District No. 1. Mr. Saffran also discussed the possible sale of additional bonds as a second series to those already sold in the district. Mr. Saffran stated that the Council must always keep the provisions of Resolution No. 753 (1961 Series), a resolution authorizing the issuance of Parking District No. 1 bonds in the amount of $420,000 etc., before them as they have covenanted with the purchasers of the original bonds to protect the investment and subsequent issues must always protect the original investors. He stated that after .a study of the existing.revenue picture from the parking meters and rentals, that the City of San Luis Obispo could at this time sell approximately an additional $300,000 in bonds to purchase new or enlarge existing parking facilities. Mr. Saffran then explained to the Council the steps that should be taken if they wish to initiate the sale of a second series of parking district bonds. Mr. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer., explained to the City Council the City Council Minutes November 8, 1965 Page 2 expenditures for enforcement of the parking meters-amounting to about $12,000 a year. The City has been recovering this amount for the general fund but might have to contribute it to the district if additional bonds were sold. Mr. J. McDonald, Vice President of the Downtown Association, asked that instead of being told what can not be done through these procedures, he wished to ask Mr. Saffran under what basis can the City raise $750,000 more or less for construction of the parking structure proposed by his association. Mr. Saffran stated that two methods come to mind to raise money of this type and that would be a general obligation bond issue or some type of lease purchase agreement with a nonprofit organization. Mr. Saffran also stated that under.the provisions of the existing 1951 Parking District Law, no other financing district for parking can be organized which overlapped the boundaries of the present district. He also stated upon question that the Council must conform to the basic bond resolution that was adopted for the initial sale of bonds but that the City Council can use any other funds they wish to build additional parking facilities but all revenues from these facilities must be carried in the account of the parking district. Mr. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated that the City Council will soon be faced with a decision of either selling additional bonds to purchase more lots or to buy additional facilities with monies on hand. Mr. Clay P. Davidson, President of the Downtown Association, urged that the City Council not delay in making some improvement in the parking situation in order to save the downtown area and to protect the City's tax base particularly the sales tax as'he'`felt that this must be done now and that future delays would be dis- asterous. Mayor Whelchel stated he felt that the Council now has enough information to develop additional parking facilities in the City as the parking engineer has stated that additional parking is needed and the financial consultant has shown the method to finance up to $300,000 of facilities. Mr. J. McDonald again urged that the City Council should still meet with the various representatives of property owners and the Downtown Association to see if the plan proposed by the Downtown Association can be salvaged as the merchants and property owners only need parking but are also trying to compromise with the open space people and the park development. To this end, the Association had suggested putting a roof over the parking structure to allow the proponents of the Mission Plaza plan to develop a park or plaza on the roof of the parking garage. Mr. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated with-the $300,000 in possible sale of revenue bonds and the $60,000 the City has•on• hand, the City could possibly purchase the lot-adjacent to Parking Lot No. 3 and possibly double deck another parking lot as suggested by the parking'engineer. Mr. J. McDonald again reminded the Council that the property owners and merchants in the block concerned are willing to cooperate with the City but will not accept the plan being proposed by the City and prepared by Mr. Chapman. He further stated that the only reason his group was urging a roof on this structure was an attempt to compromise with the park proponents. Mayor Whelchel stated that he could not go along with the Downtown Association parking plan as he felt that the cost was completely out of line and he felt he could not face the taxpayers of the City if he paid two to three times what other spaces would cost. Mr. J. McDonald again urged the Council not to close the door on their group's proposal but urged that the Council again meet with all groups concerned in an attempt to resolve the stalemate and proceed with some development in this key block. Mr. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated he felt that any attempt to tie parking and a park together would delay any decision for the immediate future, and he hoped that the Council would proceed with some additional parking facilities with the funds available. City Council Minutes November 8, 1965 Page 3 Mr. Burt Fugate stated after listening to the proponents and the City consultant, that no parking lot is feasible in the block across from the Mission if the City wishes to continue with a beautification project-in this area. Councilman Spring stated that with the facts on hand, he felt the City should proceed with the double decking of parking lot 6 and add to parking lot 3 and do some minor landscaping in the Mission Plaza area and allow the property owners to clean up and improve their side of the Creek. Councilman Miller stated he agreed with Councilman Spring's statement and felt that it was uneconomical to develop parking as proposed by the Downtown Associa- tion and further felt that the City should proceed with acquisition and improve- ment of needed parking facilities in the downtown area. Councilman Blake stated that he felt the City should proceed with the addition of parking lot 3, construct a new parking facility at the corner of Broad and Monterey Streets but he felt that the double decking of parking lot 6 might be premature. Councilman Gallagher stated that he agreed with the other Councilmen and further felt that before the City spent over $400,000 on a Mission Plaza development, the matter should go to a vote of the people before additional tax money was spent on this plan. He further felt that no parking was needed or should be placed on the Mission Plaza block. Mr. Chapman, Planning Director, briefed the cost estimates prepared by him for complete development of the Mission Plaza area.as an open space park. Mr. McDonald again asked the Council to keep in mind and consider the desires of the property owners and merchants in the affected area in order to try and get their support on whatever plan the City decides on. Mr. Clay P. Davidson stated that the Downtown Association was an organization organized by the merchants and downtown property owners to try and get the best development for the City and that they would continue to do so but he wished to remind the Council that his group is attempting to do all they can to save the downtown area of San Luis Obispo. 2. Mr. Houser, City Attorney, presented a report to the City Council regarding the laws that apply to all public agencies which gives the right to public employees to form, join and participate in the activities of employee organiza- tions and also the right to,refuse to join or participate. The state law also gives the employee-organizations the right to represent their members in employee relations with public agencies and requires.the governing bodies to meet and confer with such representatives and consider as fully as it deems reasonable such presentations made by such organizations on behalf of its members. Mr. Houser continued that the provisions prohibit the governing bodies from interfering with, intimidating, restraining or discriminating against public employees because of their joining or failing.to join such organizations. Mr. Houser then presented suggested rules of procedure concerning the administration of employee- employer relations as provided under Chapter 1964 of the Government Code. Mr. Reppert, President of the San Luis Obispo City Employees' Association, appeared before the Council urging-the Council to recognize their association as representing the majority of the City employees who are members of his group. He stated it was not the intention of the Employees' Association to force a union or strict labor relations on the .Council, but they.were only requesting that they be allowed to meet and discuss with the City Council suggestions to better the employee- employer relations and the right to discuss any grievance that may occur. He stated that the employees felt that neither the Charter or City ordinances have provided adequate methods whereby the employee may freely discuss his views on matters directly affecting him nor has any procedure been provided for open discussion of grievances, disciplinary matters, or termination of employment. City Council Minutes November 8, 1965 Page 4 Mr. Reppert stated it was the suggestion of his association that the Council adopt a resolution recognizing their association subject to the condition that, if at the end of one year the Council feels it is necessary to adopt.'further rules and regulations that it reserves the right to do so. They also stated they would be very happy to meet with a committee -of the Council to discuss further rules and regulations. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1494 (1965 Series), a resolution 1 recognizing the organization known as the San Luis Obispo City Employees' Association. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, C1ell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Whelchel appointed Councilman Miller and Councilman Spring as a Council Committee to meet with the employee organization representatives when needed and the City Attorney and Personnel Officer to be exofficio members of the Committee. 3. Mr. Charles Cattaneo, President of the San Luis Garbage Company, appeared before-the City Council protesting the action of the City Council at the November 1 meeting in ordering the rates at the Cold Canyon Land Fill to return to the level existing prior to October 1, 1965. Mr. Peter Andre, Attorney for the Garbage Company, appeared before the Council and stated that he disagreed with the interpretation the City Attorney made regarding setting rates at the Land Fill property. Mr. Andre continued that if this interpretation was correct then a resident of the City would pay a lower rate than residents of the County who also use the Land Fill. He stated that if this interpretation was correct then the City would be required to issue identification cards showing that the individual using the dump to be charged rates set by the Council and not by the- Land-Fill operator. Mr. Houser, upon question, stated that gave the City the right to control the the City dump," and that efficiency, of the rates charged and income produced. not passed such a resolution, which was charged at the time, and if the Council this approach. the franchise contract and City ordinance "efficient and sanitary maintenance of necessity, included the right to control Further, the Council, in the past had implied approval of the rates being wished to do so, they could-continue The City Council then discussed with the Garbage Company representatives, the methods of arriving at the rates for collection of fees at the San Luis dump and how the rates charged were arrived at. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1493, a resolution rescinding resolution 1490. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None 1 u