HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/17/1968City Council Minutes
June 12, 1968
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P. Landell thanked the City Council for their consideration in allowing him to
present the CEA request for salaries and other fringe benefits and felt that much
was accomplished and hoped that future discussions could be continued on this same
high level.
The City Council also thanked Mr. Landell for his friendly, constructive approach
to the discussions regarding employee benefits.
2. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the meeting
adjourned. Motion carried.
APPROVED: July 1, 1968
. H. FITZPATRICK
CITY CLERK
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
June 17, 1968 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
Invocation was by the Reverend Bell.of the Presbyterian Church.
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Roll Call 1
Present: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
City Staff
Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; H. Johnson, City Attorney;
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City
Engineer; W. Woodward, Battalion Fire Chief; W. Morrissey,
Police Sergeant; E. P. Thompson, Water Department Director;
J. Stockton, Assistant Park and Recreation Director.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the minutes of the
meetings of May 29, 31 and June 3, 1968 were approved. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, claims against
the City for the month of June 1968 were ordered paid subject to the approval of
the Administrative Officer: Motion carried.
1. Communication from the Shell Oil Company requesting an encroachment permit from
the City Council for driveway purposes for access to a proposed service station
across City property lying between the Madonna Inn Access Road and the Martinelli
property on Madonna Road.
Report of recommendation from the City Planning Commission recommending that a use
permit be granted to the Shell Oil Company for a service station at the above'
location subject to the granting of an encroachment permit by the City Council for
use of the City owned property to be incorporated with the driveways for the-station.
The City Clerk presented a copy of the City Council Minutes of March 18, 1968 at
which time the City Council had taken action to deny access to the proposed service.
station site over City property.'
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June 17, 1968
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Communication from H. C. Murphy, on-behalf of A. Madonna; protesting the issuance
of a use permit to the Shell Oil Company and access over City-property for the,
service station.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained the new plan by the Shell Oil Company for
access to their service station site over City owned property. He explained that
driveway locations had been modified to correspond with suggestions presented by .
' the City Council and staff and that, in his opinion, the proposal by Shell Oil
represented the best possible traffic solution so far as the City was concerned if
a service.station was to be located at this site.
Rick Norman, Shell Oil Company Engineer, urged the City Council to grant his firm
the encroachment permit to incorporate the driveways for their new service station
over City property.
He continued that it was his understanding that prior Council action on this issue
was that the Oil Company could resubmit an application showing how they were going
to handle the egress and ingress to the station. He stated his company would do
anything within reason to acquire this encroachment permit over City owned land so.
that they could develop the station.
He stated that those portions of the property not used by his company would be
beautifully landscaped and would be an attractive place for visitors to the City.
He continued that one driveway would be used only as an entrance to the station and
one driveway on City property would.be used for an exit..onto the Madonna Inn Access
Road.
He felt this request of the Shell Oil Company was fair in order to adequately serve
the traveling public. He also asked that if the permit were issued that it be
issued for a long enough period to amortize the cost of the station development.
H. Murphy, Attorney representing A. Madonna, stated he objected to the granting of
an encroachment to Shell Oil - Company over City property as he felt that the traffic
problem that would be created by placing the entrance and exit to the station close
to the Madonna Inn Access Road would be intolerable. He felt this would be a
definite detriment to the Madonna Inn.
He suggested that the Shell Oil Company should place their driveways on their own
property or leased property-and not plan to use.public property for this purpose.
He felt if the driveway entrances were moved further west on Madonna Road away from
the intersection with the Inn Access Road that the potential traffic hazards would
be reduced.
H. Johnson, City Attorney, asked Mr. Murphy if the e: Madonna.protest letter were both-
against the use permit and the encroachment permit.
H. Murphy:stated that his appeal on behalf of the property owner was'for both
permits so that the City Council can consider the entire-proposal and development.
H. Johnson stated if this were the case, then this matter must be set for public
hearing after publication of a notice:
Councilman Blake asked the Shell Oil Company representatives if this land were not
owned by the City but by a private party, would they still continue their proposed
development of the service station, as he felt that 20% of the proposed service
' station site is on City owned property.
A. Southon, Shell Oil Company Representative, stated that if this property were
owned by private persons, they would try to make an arrangement for access or for
mutual development of the property. If they could not acquire this agreement then
they would.abandon the idea of placing a station at this location.
The City Council discussed with John Kuden, Real Estate representative for
Martinelli, the possibility of seeing a plan showing the complete development of
the Martinelli property with access to the Madonna Road. They felt that the
relationship between each use could then be studied including combined uses of
driveway entrances and exits -to the various facilities.
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A. Southon, Shell Oil Company, asked the City Council if his understanding was
correct that the City Council was going to hold another public hearing on the use
permit for this service station. He stated he felt that the action of the Planning
Commission was final and that the City Council did not have the right to hold another
hearing when the Planning Commission had already taken final action.
H. Johnson, City.Attorney, again explained the provisions of the Municipal Code
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On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Whelchel, that the City Council
grant the encroachment permit over City owned property to Shell Oil Company in
accordance with the plans submitted.
Councilman Blake objected to the granting of an encroachment permit to this Company
because he felt that 20% of the service station area would be on City property,
which is owned by the public and did not feel that giving it to a private firm for
development was a proper action for the City Council.
A. Southon, Shell Oil Company Representative, stated that the plans for the service
station and for the adjacent motel have proceeded to such an extent that it would
be impossible for them to make any adjustments to their development and they would
have to proceed with the use of City land.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that this was correct as the motel site would
be unable to give up land to enlarge the service station location as the rough
grading has already been accomplished and he did not feel it could be changed.
John Ruden, Real Estate Representative for Martinelli, stated that the Shell Oil
Company has a recording letter from Martinelli and it could not be enlarged under
any conditions.
Councilman Spring stated that he would not approve this request until the master 1
plan that had been asked for of the property owner. showing the various uses and
entrances to the Martinelli property had been presented.
The motion was lost on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clell W. Whelchel, Donald Q. Miller
NOES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the matter was
continued to July 1, 1968. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, a public hearing on
the use permit -for the Shell Oil Company Service Station was set for July 1; 1968
at .8:30 P.M. 'Motion carried.
5. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the adoption of
Ordinance No. 418, an ordinance amending the Grading Ordinance by deleting certain
provisions from and adding certain language to the Uniform Building Code.
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 Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 418, an ordinance
amending the Grading Ordinance by deleting certain provisions from and adding
certain Language to the Uniform Building Code.
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June 17, 1968
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Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher,-Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
' ABSENT: None
2. Communication from the Standard Oil Company of California notifying the City
Council of an amendment to their original application for annexation of their
property at Orcutt Road and Broad Street to include all the land north of Orcutt
Road, east of -Broad Street, west of the SP Company right of way and south of the
present City Limits, was ordered received and filed.
3. Communication from Stone and Youngberg, Financial Consultants, citing legal
obstacles to removing parking meters within the limits of Parking District No. L.
B. Idler, President of the Downtown Association, stated that regardless of the legal
obstacles and the problems of removing the parking meters, he felt his organization
wanted the meters removed from the streets and parking lots for the continued health
of the business district. -
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; explained that in order to use Special
Assessment procedures for the refunding of the parking district bonds, enabling
legislation would have to be enacted by the State.
B. Idler stated he was sure that the property owners and businessmen would assume -
any additional costs in order to eliminate the meters.
It was suggested by the City Council that before..the City proceeds with this
legislation request that an informal petition of 60 -65% of the downtown property
owners ask the City Council to take this step and stating that they would assume any
cost involved.
The matter was continued pending receipt of a petition from the downtown property
owners.
4. Communication from the Division of Highways notifying the City Council that the
State will participate to the extent of 25% in the signal system being planned at
the intersection of Highway 101 and the off ramps with Madonna Road was ordered
received and filed.
6. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the proposed 1968/69
City Budget.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, presented a report summarizing the changes
made by the City Council during the nine study sessions on the budget. He stated
that the proposed budget now totals $3.92 Million dollars after the additions made
by the City Council including salary increases.
Marcie Barnett appeared before the City Council asking for financial support of the
City -for their aircraft entry in the Powder Puff Derby to be held this year.
She stated that they were also receiving help from the merchants and businessmen
of the community.
Donald Q. Miller stated he objected to this request as he felt it was not the duty
of the City to spend taxpayer's money on this type of project..
On motion of Councilman Miller that.the request be denied.
Motion died.for - lack of a second.
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Page 5
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the City
appropriate $200 from the advertising fund as approved for this project. Motion
carried. Councilman Miller voting no..
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, brought to the Council's attention the matter
of the purchase of the pavement line marking machine for the Public Work Department.
R. D. Miller stated the estimated cost would be $9,500.
Mayor Whelchel stated that after looking at the brochures on these machines he felt
the City should buy the larger striper as it would have a larger paint and compressor
carrying capacity. He felt this would be more economical for the City.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that his department would prefer the larger
machine at $10,500 but that the smaller one would do an acceptable job.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City
purchase the Model $10,500 pavement marking machine. Motion carried.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's consideration the following
priorities for street work to be completed this summer.
Under Priority A, Select Street System, he recommends that the City Council accept
Priority No. 2,-Augusta Street, Johnson Avenue from the end of Bishop Street to
San Carlos and under Priority B, Local Streets, Items 1 through 6, San Carlos Street,
Helena Street, Parker Street, Mission Street, Hill Street, Center Street, Francis
Street, Victoria Street, Jaycee Drive, Wilson Street,: Grove Street, Hillcrest
Street, Park Street, Phillips Street, Garfield Street.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the priorities
recommended by the City Engineer were approved and authority to go for bids as soon
as possible. Motion carried.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open on the 1968/69 budget.
P. Landell, President of the CEA, appeared before the City Council and objected to
the adoption of the current budget as he feels the City•Employees' salaries and
fringe benefits were not adequately considered by the City Council and that the
compromise between the CEA Salary Request and the Administrative Officer's
recommendation was not adequate and would be unfair to the City employees as the
salaries were not keeping up with today's current salary rates paid in comparison
with other cities. The CEA wished to go on record on this matter.
Wes Conner, Member of the Park and Recreation Commission, presented a recommendation
from the Park and Recreation Commission requesting that two additional grounds-
keepers be employed for the Park and Recreation Department, that a full time female
recreational supervisor be employed, that a half time secretary be employed for the
Department and that the title of Mr. Stockton be changed from Park and Recreation
Supervisor to Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, explained that due to the limited amount of
funds available to the Park and Recreation Department that the additional personnel.
requested was impossible at this time but as existing values in the City increased
these recommendations could be considered.
He informed Mr. Conner that a full time recreational supervisor (female) was
proposed in the new budget and further that as the Park and Recreation Department is
being reorganized, the title and classification of Mr." Stockton would be reconsidered
after the reorganization.
L. Wilson, Park Foreman, stated that he felt that two more groundskeepers would be
needed just to keep up with the work in the City Parks at the present time and
further he felt that more equipment would be needed by the Park Department if a
good job was to be done..
Mayor Whelchel declared the.public hearing closed.
The City Council then discussed the need or desirability of placing gunite in the
Cuesta Drive drainage channel as recommended by the City Engineer.
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D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that at the request of the City Council almost
all the property owners along the drainage channel had been contacted and they
stated if the City would gunite the channel, they would fence their property to
protect the channel and keep children from playing in it.
'He explained that gunite lining of the storm drainage channel would provide the
least expensive permanent solution to the'drainage problem and that this could be
constructed with relatively little inconvenience to the property owners.
Donald Q. Miller questioned various items in the proposed budget and stated he
would vote against adoption of the 1968/69 budget.
(a) He objected to the amount of money set aside for advertising as he felt
these funds could be better used in the City-to develop parks; plant street trees
and other things to make this a beautiful City.
(b) He also objected to the City support of the Chamber of Commerce as he
feels the money is not being properly used to build up the community and felt that
the Chamber of Commerce would be a stronger organization if they would raise their
own funds for operation and not depend on the public funds of the City.
(c) He felt that the City employees were not adequately considered in their
salary request. He agreed that the salaries should catch up with comparable cities
and at least a 3% increase in cost of living should be added to the approved
salary adjustments.
(d) Councilman Miller objected to the hiring of outside consultants to make
studies for the City. He gave as an example the study prepared by Rafferty and
Company for the Civic and-Fine Arts Association which he felt was poorly prepared and
written.
Councilman Blake stated he felt the City Council had studied and considered the
' request for the advertising in detail and felt that the advertising program has
been good for the-City and its business people. He felt that the CEA had received
fair hearings and that the salary increases granted were fair and adequate.
Councilman Spring agreed that the salary, adjustments made by the City were fair and
in line with the study made by the Administrative Officer and also that all the
items in the budget had been considered very much in detail by the City Council.
Councilman Gallagher stated he felt the employees had received a good salary-increase
and that this proposed budget even though much higher than past budgets, would
continue the $1.50 tax rate.
Councilman Miller moved that the budget not be approved.
Motion died.for lack of•a second.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the 1968/69
budget be approved.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: Donald Q. Miller
ABSENT: None
7, 8 and 9. Mayor Whelchel stated that the City Council should consider agenda
items 7, 8 and 9 together as they all involve the Mission Plaza Development. Item .
No. 7, dealing with the plans and specifications for the Monterey Alignment, Item
No. 8, petition from the merchants and property owners supporting the City Council's
plan to realign and Item No. 9, request from the Warden property for the return of
their property granted to the City for easement purposes.
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The Mayor continued that on Friday, June 14, 1968, a petition for an initiative .
ordinance was filed with the City opposing the realignment of Monterey Street and
requesting that the street be closed.
He continued he did not know what the next step that the City Council could or should
take at this time in view of the petition that was filed. He asked H.-Johnson, City
Attorney, for clarification of the Council's options at this time.
H. Johnson, City Attorney, explained options open to the City Council at this point
in view of the petition having been filed demanding the closing of Monterey Street.
Since the petition apparently does not contain a request that the proposed ordinance
be submitted to the people at a special election, the ordinance, if not passed'
without change by the City Council, in compliance with Section 4012 of the Elections
Code should be submitted to the voters at the next regular municipal election in the
Spring. It is generally held that a legislative body when presented with such a
petition signed by the requisite number of voters is purely a ministerial act,
namely to proceed to call an election. A writ of mandate could be sought by the
petitioners if this is not done, and, in like manner, opponents of the petition
could seek to challenge the ballot measure by seeking injunctive relief to keep the
initiative ordinance off the ballot.
George Andre, Chairman of the Monterey Street Closing Committee, explained to the
City Council that the intent of the initiative petitioners was not to request
abandonment of Monterey Street but only to close Monterey Street to allow vehicular
traffic, but to allow free flow of pedestrians on the street.
H. Johnson, City Attorney, stated that Item No. 8, the petition signed by merchants
and property owners, was not an official initiative petition for the adoption of an
ordinance, but only a petition informing the City Council of their support for the
realignment plan.
H. Lacterman, property owner, spoke in favor of the City Council plan to realign
Monterey Street and develop the' Mission Plaza and urged the City Council to proceed.
F. Warden, property owner, objected to the tactics of the people who worked on the
initiative petition to close Monterey Street. He listed several erroneous claims
made by the supporters of the initiative petition.
He continued that if the street is closed he considers the easement granted by him
to the City for walkway purposes to the rear of the stores null and void and would
expect the City Council to deed these easements back to him and his family.
He urged the City Council to proceed with the realignment of Monterey Street and
the Mission Plaza Plan.
Councilman Blake said he doubted whether the City had any legal obligation to give
back the easement to Mr. Warden.
Mr. Schlimmer stated that the closing of Monterey Street would be the worst thing
that could happen to the tenants and operator of the Mission Mall building and
begged the Council to proceed with the Mission Plaza Development.
Dr. George Dunklee stated he felt that many of the signers of the petition did not
know what they were signing and that many of the people carrying the petition
misrepresented the action to be taken if the initiative ordinance were adopted and
urged that the City Council proceed with their previously approved plans.
George Andre stated that he was sorry f there was an misunderstanding with the
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intent of the petition because the only thing the petitioners wanted done was to
close Monterey Street to vehicular traffic from Chorro Street to the Warden Bridge.
R. L. Graves stated that the interest of the petitioners was for the good of the
City and that the petitioners felt the only way to make their feelings known to
the City Council was to present the City Council with an initiative ordinance so
that the voters of the City could decide the issue.
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E. Graves objected to any development of the Mission Plaza at-public expense unless
all the voters of the City approve the plan and expenditures.
L. Nicholson supports the intent of the initiative petition to close Monterey Street,
to develop a bigger and better Mission Plaza which would attract tourists to the
community to visit this little spot of beauty and felt this development would be
a boom to businesses in the.area.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that Items 7, 8
and 9 be continued until the petition has been checked by the City Clerk. Motion
carried. Mayor Whelchel and Councilman Miller voting no.
9:40 P.M. Mayor Whelchel declared a recess. 9:50 P.M. the meeting reconvened with
all Councilmen present.
10. Architect, John Ross, reviewed for the Council's.information the plans and
specifications for the Police Facility and stated they could go to bid as soon as
the City Council Committee and Police Chief had reviewed the final plans and
specifications.
It was the Council's decision that as soon as the Committee has approved the plans
that it go to bid with opening on July 22, 1968.
11. Communication from E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief, notifying the City Council that
due to the contruct.ion and size of the new Police Facility he does not feel it.
will be practical to allow private burglar alarm systems to be installed in the
Communications Center and felt this should be handled by private enterprise.
The City Council discussed this matter with Mr. Lingle of Automatic Alarms and. due
' to the absence of the Police Chief the matter was continued to July 1, 1968 and the
City Clerk was to so notify all burglar alarm companies in the City.
12. J. Stockton, Park and Recreation Supervisor, presented for the Council's
consideration plans and specifications for the installation of the sprinkler system
on the City Hall Grounds.
J. Stockton stated that the materials were on hand and that bids were only being
called for labor to place the system. He estimated the cost would be $300.00.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Park Department
was authorized to call for bids for installation of the sprinkler system at the City
Hall. Motion carried.
13. Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding tree planting requirements within
subdivisions and replacement of trees within subdivisions at City expense was
ordered received and filed.
14. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 409, an ordinance
regulating the erection and maintenance of barbed wire fences within the City of
San Luis Obispo.
Finally passed 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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15. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1820, a resolution of intention to annex
territory to the City of San Luis Obispo.
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. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring, the Mayor was
authorized to sign the agreement for continuation of the Radio Relay Station with
Tulare County. Motion carried. '
17. The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for Traffic Signal
Installation, City Plan No. 22 -68.
1. Lee Wilson Electric Company. $6,334.50
Post Office Box 250
Arroyo Grande, California
2. A -1 Electric 6,703.00
Post Office Box 588
San Luis Obispo, California
3. Steiny and Mitchel, Inc. 7,070.00
1801 Mariposa
San Francisco, California
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the low bid
of Lee Wilson Electric Company be accepted. Motion carried.
18. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the following promotions to
Captain in the Fire Department effective July 1, 1968 at the 3rd step.
1. Fire Inspector Douglas L. Krebs
2. Fireman William F. Callaway
19. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Mayor was
authorized to accept and record on behalf of the City a deed of easement from the
Hacienda Hospital for a public drainage easement. Motion carried.
20. The resignation of John H. Reid as a member of the Library Broad was accepted
with regrets and the Mayor was authorized to send a letter of appreciation to Mr.
Reid for his services.
22. Appeal of Foodmaker, Inc. (Jack in the Box Restaurant) from a decision of the
Planning Commission in denying their use permit for a drive in restaurant on
Foothill Boulevard was set for public hearing on July 1, 1968.
23. Traffic Committee Report of June 14, .1968.
68 -6 -2C. The Traffic Committee has looked at the request of
Out Restaurant for additional green zones in the area and we
twelve - minute zone in front of Lela's should be changed to a
and that two additional thirty- six - minute green zones should
east side of Broad north of the present green zone and the c
have to be cleared with the State.
Lela's Chicken Take
feel that the existing
thirty- six - minute zone
be established on the
rosswalk. This will
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68 -6 -4T. Now that the signals are in on Buchon we feel that traffic should be
stopped on Chorro instead of Buchon and we.recommend that a four -way stop be put in
for the time being and in a couple of months that the two stops on Buchon be
eliminated.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, pointed out that Chorro Street traffic was three times
as great as Buchon Street traffic.
68 -6 -5T. The Traffic Committee has received a request from Bob's Car Wash for the
parking meter space between the Richfield Service Station and the car wash to be
changed from a two -hour metered space to a twelve- minute space, and we so recommend.
68 -6 -7T. The Public Works Department is doing some slight widening on the south
side of Foothill between the Thrifty Drug Store and the San Luis Towers apartment
house. However, to make full use of the right of way for two travelled lanes in
each direction, it would be necessary to establish a no- parking zone between the
Thrifty Drug Store and the San Luis Towers apartment house, and we so recommend.
On motion.of.Councilman Blake, . seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1824, a resolution establishing thirty -
six minute green zones on South Broad Street; establishing a twelve - minute green
zone on Marsh Street; establishing a stop sign on Chorro Street and rescinding a
stop sign on Buchon Street; and establishing a No- Parking zone on the south side of
Foothill Boulevard.
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
68 -6 -1C. The Traffic Committee has taken a look at the intersection of Johnson and
Bishop and the possible need for a four -way stop at that location. We do not feel
that stop signs on Johnson could be justified because the through- street traffic
outnumbers the side - street traffic by such a wide margin.
68 -6 -3T. With the heavier traffic flows this summer and pending the widening of
Santa Rosa between Palm and Walnut on the west side, we feel that all parking should
be restricted in these blocks on the west side and suggest that a pub.lic hearing be
scheduled on the matter.
Accepted by the City Council.
24. Communication from the Pacific.Telephone and Telegraph Company notifying the.
City Council of their plans to construct an addition to their building at 872 Morro
Street and warning the City of possible damage to City property due to construction
taking place on the property line.
J. Kellerman, Chief Building Inspector, presented the Telephone Company problem to
the City Council and they will be under construction 10 to 16 feet below the City
Parking Lot.
City Attorney,. H. -Johnson, was instructed to prepare an agreement with the Pacific
Telephone and Telegraph Company regarding the use of the City owned parking lot
during construction and the replacement of pavement, trees, etc., damaged during
construction. Also included in the agreement should be provisions to replace City
employee parking due to the construction.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Telephone
Company was requested to supply ten spaces for City employees and for the period of
construction to relieve the parking requirements at the new building. Motion
carried. Councilman Blake voting no.
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25. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1827, a resolution congratulating Jane
Haddock, Miss San Luis Obispo 1968, for her role in the-Miss California Contest.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur-F. Spring,
Clell W. Whelchel '
NOES: Donald Q. Miller
ABSENT: None
26. Communication from the Knotheads Square Dance Group requesting permission.
for participants in the Annual Square Affair to park their travel trailers and /or
campers at Santa Rosa Park due to limited facilities•for overnight living.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, permission was granted
to park 30 trailers 'or campers at Santa Rosa Park with no camping on private property.
Motion carried.
27. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1823, a resolution approving a revision
to the City's claim for payment of the City's pro -rata share of the settlement in
the Western Pipe Cases.
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
28. H. Johnson, City Attorney, requested permission and authority from the City
Council for the Mayor to sign the escrow instructions for the filtration plant..--
property from Cal Poly and the Paiva property for street widening on Santa Rosa
and Mill Street.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the request was
granted. Motion carried.
29. The City Council adjourned to executive session to discuss property acquisitions
with pending litigation.
31. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the meeting
adjourned. Motion carried.
APPROVED: July 1, 1968
H. FITZPATRICK '
CITY CLERK