HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/1967MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
October 23, 1967 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
Invocation by the Reverend Vicar Harms, Zion Lutheran Church.
Roll Call
Present: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
City Staff
Present: R. D..Young, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk;
W. E. Flory,-Park and Recreation Director; H. Johnson, City
Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero,
City Engineer; J. Wainscott, Battalion Fire Chief; E. L. Rodgers,
Police Chief; E. P. Thompson, Water Department Director.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the minutes of
the meetings of September 18, 1967, October 2 and 9, 1967 were approved. Motion
carried.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, claims against the
City for the month of October 1967 were approved and ordered paid subject to the
approval of the Administrative Officer. Motion carried.
1. The City Council made the official canvass of the Special Election held on
October 10, 1967 for the .Los Osos Road No. 1 Annexation.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1758, a resolution declaring the results
of the election held October 10, 1967.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None -
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
ordinance was introduced and passed to print. Ordinance No. 393, an ordinance of
the City of San Luis Obispo approving and ordering the annexation to said City of
certain inhabited territory designated as "Los Osos Road No. 1 Annexation ".
Introduced and passed to .print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Planning Director, reported to the City Council that the population
ertaken by the City starting Wednesday, October 25, 1967 under the
State Department of Finance will include the area just annexed by
2. H. Johnson, City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration an agreement
between the City and the County of San Luis Obispo for the County to perform the
assessing and tax collecting functions of the City effective with the 1968/69
assessment.
City Council Minutes
October 23, 1967
Page 2
Mr. Johnson stated that the agreement forwarded by the County was in accordance
with the prior agreement considered by the City Council and stated that he felt the
City could proceed and adopt the agreement.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1762, a resolution authorizing the Mayor
to sign the agreement with the County on behalf of the City.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F.- Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Y. Communication from the San Luis Obispo Senior High School Student Body.requesting
Council permission to hold a homecoming parade and public rally on Friday afternoon
November 3, 1967.
They asked permission to hold the rally at the corner of Chorro and Higuera Streets
immediately following the parade.
After discussion by the City Council the Mayor suggested that the parade turn from
Higuera Street on Osos and that the City close Osos between Monterey and Palm Street
and that the High School hold the rally at that location.
The student leaders present agreed that this was a -goo& solution -to the rally
problem.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, permission was
granted for.the parade and public rally, to be coordinated by the City Police
Department. Motion carried.
12. Communication from the County Department of Public Health requesting that the
City Council support the County -wide Innoculation Clinic to wipe out measles among
the youngsters in our community.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1761, a resolution ordering the abolition
of measles.
Passed and adopted on .the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
15. Councilman Spring brought to the Council's attention the condition of Creeks
within the City of San Luis Obispo particularly where persons other than property 1
owners dump trash, garbage, etc., and hoped that the material would be washed away
by subsequent rains.
He continued that he felt that the Creeks are a great asset to the City of San Luis
Obispo and that they should be cleaned up in order to enhance the properties adjacent
thereto. He urged that a study be made by the City Council to enact an ordinance
to severely punish persons dumping in the Creeks.
Councilman"Blake stated he agreed with the comments made by Councilman Spring and
that he too would like to see the City take some action to beautify the. Creeks
within the City.
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October 23, 1967
Page 3
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained to the City Council the provisions of existing
ordinances dealing with dumping on private property including creeks.
The City Council then discussed the best way to enforce the regulations dealing with
dumping on private property within the City.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, asked for Council guidance on enforcing existing anti -
litter and dumping ordinances within the City.
Mayor Whelchel suggested that this matter be referred to a Council Committee to
study the problem and establish guidelines for the Public Works Department's
guidance.
The City Council concurred with the Mayor's recommendation and the Mayor appointed
Councilman Spring and Councilman Blake as a Council Committee to study problems
regarding dumping in the Creeks and make report of recommendations to the City
Council.
4. At•this time the City Council held a public hearing on the report of the
Superintendent of Streets on the cost of work to complete sidewalks under the 1911
Act on the-following properties.
A. T. M. and D. J. Hoffman
M. and V. Nadelle
E. !.'and M. V. Silva
F. E. Starbuck
H. W. Veith
T. R. and D. I. Vieira
659 Caudill Street $230.00
661 Caudill Street 231.00
610 Funston Street 268.00
(Lawton Street Side)
2512 Lawton Street 127.00
2572 Lawton Street 339.65
2670 Lawton Street 481.50
B. The following property.owners have requested the three year option payment
plan.
M. W.. Hampton
R. E. Toon
F. T. Cummings
D. C. and E. M. Gearhart
D. Q. and E. T. Miller
B. A. Murrell
C. R. and V. M. Strader
M. and A. M. Ward
540 Caudill Street 293.25
506 Caudill Street 360.90
2443 Broad Street 411.00
(Caudill Street Side)
2510 Lawton Street 175.00
685 Caudill Street 288.00
520 Caudill Street 287.50
472 Mitchell Street 256.00
(Lawton Street Side)
2501 Broad Street 535.00
(Caudill Street Side)
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the City Council.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following resolution
was introduced. Resolution No. 1760, a resolution confirming the costs of sidewalks
constructed under the 1911 Act.
City Council Minutes
October 23, 1967
Page 4
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
16. Councilman Miller stated he felt the City Council should meet with the School
Board to discuss mutual problems effecting the School Board and the City of San Luis
Obispo. He further stated that he felt the City Council should also meet with
President Kennedy and his staff from CaV Poly to discuss problems involving the City,
the College, students and faculty.
For example, he felt that had the City Council discussed the matter of the,purchase
of the property at Laguna Lake that the matter would have been brought to a
successful conclusion many months ago. He felt that discussions should be held
with Cal Poly regarding off campus property and the campus traffic problems.
Councilman Miller suggested that these meetings should be set up on a quarterly
basis with the full Council in attendance.
Councilman Blake agreed with the suggestion of Councilman Miller stating he felt
that- the School Board and the City Council should meet to discuss. areas of mutual
concern. He also agreed that the matter of the Laguna Lake property would have
been terminated successfully with face -to -face discussions with the School Board.
Councilman Gallagher stated that he agreed to meet with the School Board and /or
Cal Poly whenever problems arise of mutual concern, but he did not want to meet on
a regular basis just to have a meeting with another group.
Mayor Whelchel suggested that one area of discussion between the School District,
Cal -Poly and the Junior College District and the City might be a discuss.ion of the
construction of a football stadium for use by all ,the High Schools, Junior College
and Cal Poly rather than for each school to build their own facility.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, was requested to make arrangements for a joint
meeting with President Kennedy and the Unified School District Board.
6. Communication from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, forwarding traffic counts for
the -intersection of California and Mill Streets for the justification of.the
installation of traffic signals and traffic counts for the intersection of Bishop
and Johnson Avenue for the justification of traffic signals.
Mr. Romero stated that on the basis of the traffic counts made, the intersection
of California and Mill Streets would meet minimum State Warrant for traffic signals
in about two years. He stated that a traffic signal at this intersection would
cause some delay on California Boulevard and would undoubtedly increase rear end
collisions due to the visibility problem for "south bound traffic on California
Boulevard.
He stated that a traffic signal would be warranted at the intersection of Bishop
and Johnson Avenue in approximately five years.
Communication from M. Lacey, Principal, Pacheco Elementary School, urging that the
City Council install a permanent traffic signal system at California'and Mill
Streets as soon as possible in order to protect children and other pedestrians
using this intersection.
Mayor Whelchel stated that he hoped the City Council would order the installation of
traffic signals at California and Mill Streets prior to the fall of 1968.
On motion of Mayor Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the City Engineer be
ordered to prepare plans and specifications for installation of traffic signals at
California and Mill Streets by September 1968. Motion carried. Councilman Blake
voting no.
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October 23, 1967
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25. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the request of
the State of California for request of cancellation of City taxes on property acquired
for street widening purposes on Santa Rosa Street was ordered cancelled. Motion
carried.
24. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman.Miller, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1752, a resolution changing the 1967/68
budget.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the appeal oo.the
affected property owners from a decision of the Planning Commission in denying the
requested rezoning from R -2 and R -4 to R -C that property bounded generally by Taft
Street, California Boulevard, Stafford Street and Kentucky Avenue.
The City Clerk read a letter from owners Shaw, Noggle, Halford, Nelson, Gleason,
Marques, Paulsen, Jones, Shoop and VanderVoort on requesting that the City Council
overrule the denial by the Planning Commission of their requested rezoning to R -C.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented for the Council's information the Planning
Commission recommendation of September 13, 1967 recommending rezoning considerations
of the property being considered by the City Council at this time.
The Planning Commission felt that commercial zoning should not extend beyond the
alley between Stafford and Taft Streets, as Stafford Street was designed to serve
residential properties..
The development_ of R -C uses along Stafford Street would generate commercial traffic
through the residential neighborhood to the north.
Also R -C zoning in this area would lead to future encroachment of commercial uses
in an established residential area.
The Planning Commission recommended that the area north of the alley between Stafford
and Taft Streets be retained in its present R -2 classification.
They also recommended that the property at the northwest corner of Taft and Kentucky
bounded by the alley, Kentucky, Motley and Taft Street be considered R -C and that the
property on the south side of Taft Street between California Boulevard and the Freeway
be rezoned from C -N -S to R -C.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
A. R. Noggle, Stafford Street, urged that the City Council consider this block for
commercial use as this matter has been kicked around since.July and he hoped the City
Council would rezone this property tonight.
' J. Jones, Stafford Street, asked that the City Council rezone his property for
commercial use so he could realize his property's highest value potential.
S. Marques stated that this_area.is no longer a quiet residential area but a
commercial area and the property should be zoned for that use.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, read letters objecting to.the original zoning
request to the Planning Commission and presented at the Planning Commission meeting.
City Council Minutes
October 23, 1967
Page 6
Mrs. A. Shaw, Kentucky Street, stated that she originally objected to the zoning
on Taft Street but now that the City Council has zoned a portion of the block for
commercial• use, she feels the whole block should be rezoned.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Blake stated that he had originally opposed the rezoning to R -C and .
supported the denial of the Planning Commission but he felt after the action taken '
by the City Council to rezone the corner of California and Taft, he stated he would
go along with the present recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone that
property lying between Taft Street and the alley to R -C.
He agreed that if the rezoning continued to Stafford Street there would be no logical.
reason to not continue ;the rezoning to the College. He felt thatthe alley would be
a good buffer strip. Further, he suggested that future rezonings in this area be
classified with a suffix "S" to require use permit control.
Councilman Gallagher stated that he agreed with Councilman Blake that the rezoning
should go to the alley although he had opposed the original action by the City
Council he felt now that this would square the property off with a more logical
zone line.
Councilman Miller agreed with Councilman Blake and Councilman Gallagher to use the
alley as the buffer strip and also agreed with the use of the "S" classification.
Councilman Spring stated he agreed with the recommendation of the Planning Commission
to rezone the property to the alley to R -C and across Kentucky Street to R -H.
Mayor Whelchel stated that he would like to use Stafford St:
and not the alley as recommended by the Planning Commission
be a just rezoning action.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Sprin
Commission be requested to hold hearings for the purpose of
from Taft Street to the alley, from California Boulevard to
and the property east of Kentucky and north of Taft to R -H..
^eet as the zone line
as he felt this would
z, that the Planning ,
rezoning that property
Kentucky Street to R -C -S
Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the appeal of the
rezoning be denied. Motion carried.
7. At this time the City Council held a public.hearing on the appeal of Paul Rich
from a denial by the Planning Commission requesting the zoning change from R -1 to
R -H of Lots 103 and 104 of the California Park Tract.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented the following reasons for the denial of the
requested rezoning by the Planning Commission.
(1) The subject property contains approximately 24,900 square feet. The
application of R -H zoning would permit the development of a maximum of 20 multiple
family units.
(2) Approval of R -H zoning could set a precedent for rezoning other contiguous
R- l.parcels; therefore leading to a further encroachment into an established single
family residential area.
(3) The existing R -3 district contiguous to the north and west provides a I
transition or buffer area between the residential area and foothill and California
Boulevard.
(4) The Commission is of the opinion that the present multiple family
residential boundary -line is logical. Carpenter and Hathway Streets were not designed
to carry high density traffic. The adjacent single family area is a very good area
and should be maintained.
The City Clerk read a communication from Harold Hilderbrand, 174 Carpenter Street,
submitting his protest to the rezoning of this property to any use other than single
family residential.
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October 23, 1967
Page 7
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Paul Rich requested that the City Council overrule the denial of the Planning
Commission and grant him his requested rezoning to R -H. He stated that due to
the size and shape of his property it can neither be sold or developed for R- l.uses
and the logictil'development'would be to high density residential uses.
He stated that the adjoining property owner to the west was planning on constructing
a 30 or more unit apartment building in the near future.
He also stated that he was convinced that the future development of the entire area
in time would be to high density residential uses for the support of student body
and faculty of the College and he felt that now was the time to start this development.
Mr. Rich then explained existing traffic patterns in the neighborhood.
Mr. Bert Fellows, 208 Hathway Avenue, stated he opposed the rezoning appeal and urged
that the City Council uphold the Planning Commission and deny this request. He
stated he felt this was a fine residential area and hoped that the City Council would
not destroy it by allowing high density uses in the area.
Mrs. Hilderbrand, 174 Carpenter Street, asked that the City Council not approve this
rezoning and urged the City Council to protect the single family development in the
area and keep the zoning as it is now.
Dr. A. McCapes, 215 Hathway Avenue, urged that the City Council not rezone the
property as requested-in order to protect this fine residential area. He,urged that
the City Council uphold the decision of the Planning Commission.
J. B. Dewar, 188 Hathway Avenue, urged the City Council not to rezone this property
to R -H.
Paul Rich again asked the City Council that they rezone his property for multiple
residential use.
J. Jones, 1810 Sydney Street, stated he was in favor of the Paul Rich request and
further he was going to develop apartment houses on his property adjacent to the
Paul Rich property.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Gallagher stated that he was opposed to this rezoning due to the increase
that additional apartments would add to the traffic and to the development in the
area.
Councilman Spring stated he was opposed to this rezoning due to the higher uses
allowed by R -H classification which he felt would not be compatible to the
residences in the area.
Councilman Blake stated he opposed the rezoning as he felt that the area was a high
class residential development and should be protected from apartment development and
that he would uphold the denial of the Planning Commission.
Councilman Miller- stated that he would support the Planning Commission recommendation
as he felt that the area was well maintained and that rezoning to multiple uses
would be detrimental to the area.
' Mayor Whelchel stated that he felt that in time additional multiple land will have
to be rezoned in the vicinity of Cal Poly as he has been told by College representatives
that they will need 3,000 additional housing units within the next 10 years.
The Mayor felt that this rezoning should be the result of a comprehensive study of
the entire area. Further, if there were no plans to develop the suggested property
at this time, he too would oppose the rezoning.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the appeal
be denied. Motion carried.
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October 23, 1967
Page 8
9:05 P.M. Mayor Whelchel declared a recess. 9:15 P.M.. the City Council reconvened
with all Councilmen present.
8. R. Lancaster, owner of Lot 33 and 34 McDougal Subdivision property located at
the corner of Palm and Santa Rosa Streets, appeared before the City Council stating
that he would sell all his right and title to the land and improvements on this
property to the City for the sum of $35,000. He continued that he had been discuss-
ing this matter with the City Attorney and other members of the City staff who wished
to acquire enough property for the widening of Santa Rosa Street. He stated he felt
taking this strip of land off his property would make it too small for development
if something were to happen to the dwelling presently on the property.
He stated he felt he would be better off if the City purchased the entire parcel.
Mr. Lancaster also stated that his mortgage holder notified him that they would not
allow a reduction in the land area if taken by the City and that they would require
him to pay off his complete loan at the time of this segregation.
The City Council discussed .with Mr. Lancaster the purchase of his property by the
City for street widening purposes.
The City Attorney stated that at the direction of the City Council he had offered
Mr. Lancaster $32,500 as the City's maximum offer.
The discussion then evolved around the value of the land and building that would be
left in Mr. Lancaster's ownership after the street was widened.
John Kuden, Realtor, asked the City Council if they had discussed with the adjoining
property owner to see if they would be interested in purchasing the parcel of land
from-the City after the street has been widened.
H. Johnson, City Attorney, stated he is exploring this approach with the adjoining
property owner.
The City Attorney was requested by the City Council to get additional information .
and values to acquire only that portion of the Lancaster property needed for street
widening and also to determine severance damage if any.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the matter was
continued to November 6, 1967.
9. Communication from the residents of Carpenter Lane and vicinity expressing their
dissatisfaction with the proposed plan relative to the problem caused by the water
run off from San Luis Mountain.
They felt that the underground drainage system as proposed by.the City Engineer to
Mission Street from Broad Street to the Creek will in no way alleviate the real
problem where it exists.
They also questioned the City's attitude that Carpenter Lane is not a City street
as it has never been dedicated by the City. The property owners felt that this Lane
has been used by residents and citizens of this community for many years and is
considered a City street.
They requested that the City Council enlarge the proposed program in order to
alleviate the flooding problem for the residents further up the hill.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained the drainage problem and the scope of the work
to be accomplished under the budget of 1967/68. He pointed out that the drainage
installation proposed would not solve the surface run -off problem down Carpenter
Lane at this time, however the improvement would be a stage of an ultimate drainage
system for the area.
Councilman Gallagher stated that it was his understanding during the budget hearings
that the City Engineer was to bring back a plan to the City Council that would handle
this drainage problem from the top of the hill above Broad Street.
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October 23, 1967
Page 9
Councilman Spring stated it was his understanding that originally the City was to
place a drop inlet at the top of Carpenter Lane and then let the water find its own
way down Mission Street to the Creek.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained that a detailed presentation had been made
to the Council on July 5, 1967 but that the Council had taken no action to include
this within the budget. He explained further that one of the alternatives presented
would involve surface drainage on Mission Street, however the Council had adopted
the-more desirable underground drainage recommendation in the budget.
D. F. Romero stated that the estimated additional cost to extend the storm drain
from Broad Street to the top of Carpenter Lane would be $5,000.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City
Engineer prepare plans and specifications for construction of a drainage system
from the top of Carpenter Lane to be constructed in the spring of 1968 and to
proceed with the lower drain as approved in the budget.
Councilman Blake objected to the City paying the cost of drainage on unimproved
streets.
Motion carried. Councilman Blake voting no.
10. The drainage problems on McCollum Street were continued to.November 6, 1967.
11. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's consideration the
acceptance of Tract No. 305, Johnson Highlands.
Mr. Romero stated that the Tract was complete as required under the subdivision
agreement except for the placement of pumps to serve properties above elevation 460
as required by the agreement. Except for this item all off site improvements were
complete and ready for acceptance by.the City.
E. P. Thompson, Water Department Director, upon question, stated that he felt.before
the City Council accepted the Tract that these pumps should be placed on the property
and tested because if the Tract is accepted without these improvements the City.will
assume some responsibility and he felt these should be put in by the subdivider
prior-to acceptance.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City
Council deny acceptance of the Tract until the pumps are in and all conditions of
the subdivision agreement have been complied with. Motion carried.
13. At this time the City Council took final action on the sale of the Cornet
Store property.
Mr. John Reid stated that his principals will purchase the property under the
conditions of the public auction and would like to close the escrow on Wednesday,
October 25 or Thursday, October 26, 1967 so that they may begin rennovation of the
building immediately.
Mr. Reid also stated that all leases have been consummated.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the closing
date for purchase of the property be extended to October 30, 1967. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 394, an ordinance confirming the sale and
authorizing execution of the deed to certain property at 746 Higuera Street.
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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October 23, 1967
Page 10
R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented a sketch for the Council's information
on the proposed pedestrian walkway easements to the rear of the stores facing
Higuera Street from the Cigar Factory property to the Warden Bridge.
He continued that he felt a six to eight foot walkway along the upper bank of the
Creek would be a satisfactory width for this walkway.
Mayor Whelchel asked the City staff to look into the acquisition of easement or
licenses from property owners for the installation of walkways along the Creek bank
and for landscaping along the Creek.
H. Johnson, City Attorney, explained various problems involved in acquiring easements
or licenses for pedestrian walkways along San Luis Creek.
The City Council then discussed the best approach to start landscaping that portion
of the Mission Plaza under City control at this time.
14. W. E. Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented for the City Council
a report on the proposed classroom and rifle range to be constructed at the City
Sewer Farm in conjunction with the Fire Training Center.
Mr. Flory stated that the original plan was to move two buildings from Camp San
Luis Obispo to the Fire Training site and remodel the buildings for use as classrooms
and a rifle range.
Upon further study it was determined that the cost would be prohibitive for the
results achieved in remodeling these buildings.
Mr. Flory continued that various members of the rifle clubs had received commitments
from businessmen, contractors, and building supply people who would contribute.
labor, material, and sell material at cost for an adequately designed rifle range. '
The new proposal would be for a concrete block building with a regular size NRA
rifle range and classrooms. The estimated cost including the donated equipment,
etc., would be approximately $5,500.
E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief, explained the scope and cost of converting Reservoir
No. 1 into an approved FBI type pistol range. He stated that it would cost
approximately $2,500 to convert the reservoir into an adequate pistol range.
He continued that an enlarged area at the proposed sewer farm site would be
satisfactory to him and his Department if adequate time could be scheduled for
use by the Police Officers.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, brought to the Council's attention the matter
of the Charter requirement of calling for bids on City projects over $2,000. .
H. Johnson, City Attorney, suggested that the City Council call for bids and then
reject all bids and let the City do the work with the contributions of labor and
material.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the City Engineer
was authorized to prepare plans and specifications and call for bids for construction
of the rifle range and.classrooms. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1757, a resolution increasing the
1967/68 budget.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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October 23, 1967
Page 11
17. The matter of the exiactment of a deed transfer tax was continued so that the
City Attorney could coordinate this ordinance with the County of San Luis Obispo.
18. Report by the City Attorney on requirements of other cities requiring bonds
and sufficient insurance to protect the City when street work is being done by
private individuals was discussed by the City Council.
The City Council discussed the need of requiring the stringent insurance coverage
for private citizens doing their own work on their own property.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the matter was
ordered received and filed. Motion carried.
19. Communication from the Division of Highways relative to the Outdoor Advertising
Act was continued.
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20. Communication from the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, notifying the
City, Council that the Board of Education wished to drop consideration of the sale
of property on Madonna Road was ordered received and filed.
21. Report from the Building Inspector and from the County Health Department
relative to health and building violations.at the Sportsman's Club were presented
to the City Council. Both Departments reported that the operator is making every
attempt to comply with the correction of the violations.. The operator was.given
until the end of October to comply with all directives.
22. Progress report on negotiations for the County Airport lease was continued.
25. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1754, a resolution determining that the
public interest, convenience and necessity of the City of San Luis Obispo require
widening of a portion of Santa Rosa Street and the acquisition through eminent.domain
proceedings of a portion of the real property located at 865 Santa Rosa Street
together with the privilege and right of temporary use of an adjacent working area,
and directing the City Attorney to commence an action in the Superior Court of the
State of California in and for the County of San Luis Obispo for the purpose of
acquiring said parcel of real property, together with the privilege and right of
temporary use of an adjacent working area.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
26. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1755, a resolution determining that.the
public interest, convenience and necessity of the City of San Luis Obispo require
widening of a portion of Santa Rosa Street and the acquisition through eminent domain
proceedings of a portion of the real property located at 871 Santa Rosa Street to-
gether with the privilege and right of temporary use of an adjacent working area,
and directing the City Attorney to commence an action in the Superior Court of the
State of California in and for the County of San Luis Obispo for the purpose of
acquiring said parcel of real property, together with the privilege and right of
temporary use of an adjacent working area.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
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October 23, 1967
Page 12
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
27. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the specifi-
cations presented for purchase of an air compressor and street sweeper were
approved and the City was authorized to call for bids. Motion carried.
28. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the request
of J. E. Boyce, City Treasurer, to leave the State from October 25, 1967 to
November 25, 1967 was approved. Motion carried.
29. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, a communica-
tion from the California Legislature regarding public hearings on the subject of
Congressional Reapportionment was ordered received and filed. Motion carried.
30. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
grant deeds and quitclaim deeds were accepted and the Mayor was authorized to record
on behalf of the City. Motion carried.
A. Easement from J. -F. and E. B. Mays for storm water drainage on Oceanaire
Drive.
B. Grant deed from Coast Valley Properties Company for extension of Woodside
Drive.
C. Quitclaim deed from the San Luis Obispo City School District for extension
of Augusta Street.
32. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the agreement
between the City and Francis S. Donn, Romona H. Donn and John H. Donn was accepted
for street widening purposes on Foothill Boulevard and the Mayor was authorized to
sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Motion carried.
33. Progress report dated October 19, 1967 by the City Engineer on street widenings
was ordered received and filed.
34. Communication from the County Health Department requesting that the City Council
authorize the preparation of an aerial photo of Laguna Lake at a cost not to exceed
$45.00 to be used by the Health Department in their limnological study of aquadic
life at Laguna Lake.
The request was approved on motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman
Miller. Motion carried.
35. Status report on property acquisitions turned over-to the City Attorney's Office '
dated October 23, 1967 was ordered received and filed.
36. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, presented a report from J. Kellerman,
Chief Building Inspector, notifying the City Council that Mr. Branzuela the janitor
wished to terminate his services as soon as possible and that Mr. Kellerman recommends
that instead of hiring a replacement janitor, that the City retain a janitorial
service to do the building maintenance work.
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October 23, 1967
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Mr. Kellerman stated he had received three bids for maintenance of the City Hall
building and recommended that -the best bid of Service Master Compsny at $575 per
month be accepted.
He also recommended that an additional extra charge be approved to bring the building
up to acceptance standards.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the Administrative.
Officer was authorized to contract with Service Master including the initial cleanup
as recommended. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the same company
was authorized to start maintaining the Police Department Building at $130.00
with an initial cleanup fee of $215.00. Motion carried.
37. On motion of Councilman-Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the City
pay the rental for the Veteran's Building and the Monday Club for the Tri- County
Square Dance Association Convention held over the Labor Day Weekend 1967. Motion
carried.
38: On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the meeting
adjourned. Motion carried.
APPROVED: November 6, 1967
Roll Cali
City Staff
H. FITZPATRICK
CITY CLERK
MINUTES
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
October 26, 1967 - 1:30 P.M.
CITY HALL
Present: Emmons Blake,-Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, C1ell W. Whelchel
Present: R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; H. Johnson, City
Attorney; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk.
1. H. Johnson, City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration the
conditions in the escrow•instructions for the sale•of• the Cornet Store Building
to Mr. and Mrs. J: Middleton. -
H. Johnson explained that the property owner wished a clause added to the escrow
instructions that would indemnify the property owner for the cost of improvements
to the property if for some reason the City were required to withdraw from the
transaction prior to the effective date of the ordinance.
Also the property owner wished the City Council to grant them an encroachment
permit so that they could use the patio to the rear of the store being purchased
for an outdoor cafe.