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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
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November 8, 1965
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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.
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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.
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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
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