HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/05/1969City Council Minutes
May 1, 1969
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He continued that he enjoyed his work with the City and felt that the City was
well managed and had a good, well- trained staff.
Councilman - Gallagher,- retiring City Councilman, stated he too wished to thank
the -City of'San Luis Obispo for the opportunity'of serving them on the Council
and that ;he"was pleased with his' service, that many things he wanted to do had
been accomplished, and he felt the City was fortunate to have such an excellent
staff and dedicated people serving the City.
He wished the incoming Council the best of luck.
Mayor Whelchel adjourned the meeting to allow the new City Council to take their
seats.
The meeting'recovened with Mayor Schwartz presiding.
Roll Call:
Present: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz
Mayor�Schwartz presented Clell Whelchel-with a gift in recognition of his service
to the•City"of San Luis Obispo and congratulated him on a job well done.
'Newly elected Councilman Myron Graham thanked the citizens of San Luis Obispo
for electing him for this job and stated-he hoped he could-do as good a job as
those before him.
Mayor Schwartz stated there were a few other items of business to be taken care
--of.. The first item was the election of a Vice Mayor for the City.
Councilman Spring nominated Emmons Blake to be Vice Mayor. The nomination was
~seconded by Councilman Miller. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by
-Councilman-Spring that Councilman Emmons Blake be unanimously elected as Vice
Mayor of the City Council. Motion carried.
Mayor-Schwartz stated the other item of business was the appointment of a repre-
sentative to the Area Planning Commission, which would meet this date at 2:00 P.M.
Mayor- Schwartz'appointed Councilman Myron Grab 'with Councilman Emmons Blake
as Alteraate-'to the Area Planning Commission.
Theie:6eing no further business before the Council, Mayor Schwartz adjourned the
meeting.
. FI ZPATRICK, CITY CLERK
APPROVED: -June 2, 1969
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
May 5, 1969 - 7 :00 P.M.
City Hall
Pledge"
Invocation:
Roll 'Call
Present: Emmons Blake, Myrna Graham, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz
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City Staff
Present: R. D. Young, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick,..• -•,.
City Clerk; J. Stockton, Park and Recreation Supervisor;,:;
H. Johnson, City Attorney; R.D. Miller, Administrative ..;
Officer; D. -.F. Romero, City Engineer; E..Rodgers,iPolice -.•
Chief; L. Schlobohm, Fire.Chief; E. P. Thompson, Water
Department Director.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the minutes of the
meeting of April 7 and 14, 1969 were approved as presented.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, claims against the
City for the month of May 1969 were approved subject to.the approval of..the
Administrative Officer.
1. Joe Brown, farmer; appeared before the City Council stating that he farms
and raises sheep on property outside the City on property adjacent to the City
limits and that he has a dog problem with dogs attacking and killing,.;his= •sheep.
He stated that in several instances the dogs have been caught and their licenses
show that they belong to residents of the-City. In several instances these dogs
have•been destroyed as pumping of their'stomachs revealed that theynare.the: ones
who have attacked and killed his sheep. :7
Re continued that in discussing this matter with representatives of Woods Animal
Shelter, they feel that they are handicapped in not being allowed to,issue-cita-
tions to owners of dogs when the dogs'are caught wandering the streets in--,viola-
tion of the City ordinance.
J. Brown suggested that the City Council,cooperatet'In attempting to control this
dog problem as-he has had a great number of sheep killed and it costs „him.•money.
Councilman Spring stated that in all the - •years he has been on the City Council
dog control has been one of the biggest problems, and the one for•which.he•re--
ceives the greatest amount of calls from citizens.
He continued due to the number of complaints received that possibly- ,the_•Council
could direct Woods Animal Shelter to have all their employees concentrate•&
dog control within the City for one week in an attempt to clear up the loose dog
problem. The same concentration could be attempted in areas of the county.,in••
order to control the dog problem.
He suggested that if it was impossible for Woods Animal Shelter to provide the
service for which the City pays them, then possibly the City should consider
doing the job.themselves with their own employees and equipment.
Councilman Blake stated that with the fees that the animal shelter�is allowed to
keep for impounding dogs, a mass roundup of loose dogs could make considerable
money for the shelter from impounding fees, etc.
Councilman Graham stated he agreed that the City needed a roundup of loose dogs
in the City but felt it'should be done more than once:a year as more and more
dogs are being acquired and brought:into the City and creating more problems.
J. Brown suggested that the impounding fees be increased with a possible jail
sentence for dog owners with repeated violations, and that the humane officers
be allowed to issue citations to dog owners.
H. Johnson, City Attorney, explained the problems involved with humane officers
issuing citations to dog owners. When dog violations are taken to court, not,
only the City Attorney must prosecute the action but the humane officers would
have to be available for depositions by the defendant's counsel.as.•well as
testimony in court, thereby further compounding the manpower problem that the
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Shelter is.faced with. on the other hand, raising the fees charged for care of
J.dogs while impounded to more accurately reflect the cost of operation of the
.Shelter would tend to discourage carelessness on the part of dog owners. For
instance, either fees charged could be raised to $5.00 for first offense and
$10.00 for a second offense or the per diem rate could be raised.
Councilman.:Miller stated that the City must enforce stricter control of the dog
ordinance as the City is continually overrun with loose dogs.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that .a letter be
directed,to- .Woods Animal Shelter to start an enforcement program in the City
and that they make a report of dog control to the City Council with their budget
request.in.:June. Motion carried.
Councilman Miller presented a letter from Mrs. Ben L. Fagan, 1179 San Carlos
Avenue, - complaining of repeated violations of the leash law 'in that area. The
letter was ordered received and filed.'
2. Petition from residents of San Luis Drive requesting that the bridge over
San Luis Creek at Andrews Street be removed and replaced with a pedestrian bridge
which will not act as a flood debris dam, was referred to the City Council for
..budget 'study.
3. Communication from the Free Students Union thanking the City Council for
allowing them to'use the Mission Plaza on April 24, 1969 was ordered received
and filed.
4. Commander.Elliot, USNR, appeared before the City Council and presented a copy
of a painting by a Navy artist depicting a Navy CB` battalion in action as a reminder
to the City that a number of citizens of this community are now in the Naval forces
defending the United States.
He further wished to remind the Council that the City of San Luis Obispo is
fortunate in having an active Naval unit in the community.
Mayor Schwartz accepted the painting on behalf of the City of San Luis Obispo and
Thanked the Commander for his thoughts and congratulated him for hie local reserve
unit.-and their fine rating.
5. Boyd C.'Medlin appeared before the City Council asking that the Council recon-
sider their action of April 21, in denying him a variance from the provision of
t,Ordinance 141-in requiring the installation of a sidewalk at 536 South Street.
He stated that in talking with several members of the Council, they felt that he
owned the adjacent property and could therefore control development, but he wished
the Council to know that he does not own the property and has no plans for develop -
:_;ing any .improvements at 536 South Street.
On motion of Councilman Miller,.seconded by Councilman Blake, that the City Council
rescind the prior Council action and grant a variance to the curb, gutter and sidewalk
requirement for 536 South Street-at this time. Motion carried. LKavor Schwartz
voting no.
6. Brent Berry and Dick rnaez, representing SCARAB, Cal Poly architectural
fraternity, presented to the City Council plans for the temporary improvement of
that portion.of Monterey Street between Chorro and Broad which was recently closed. .
They proposed to place planters, tree boxes and other decorative items in front
of the Mission which could be removed when permanent development takes place. Their
plan would allow a lane for traffic to the church for weddings and funerals.
They stated the work would be completed-within three weeks.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, and R. D. Young, Planning Director, stated that they
had reviewed the plans of the students and that they had found them to be in order
and had no objections to the temporary installation.
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Richard Taylor, Landscape Architect, appeared before the City Council) and presented
his proposal for development of permanent improvements in that portion of Monterey
Street recently closed. -He presented artists renderings and sketches showing 'his
proposal for development in front of the Mission.
He stated one of the focal points of this plan would be a fountain in the plaza
which he felt would add to the plaza effect. He estimated the total"constiuction
cost to . $46,861.00 plus $8,459 for plants and sprinklers and $4,800•for the
fountain.
Richard Taylor suggested that if the Mission Plaza were to be developed in seg-
meets, he would recommend that this plaza portion be the first item done as:it
could be used immediately as the further development along the creek•is done and
that this plaza portion would fit into the overall development.
He continued that due to the heavy storms in January and February that -the1Con
struction plans should be revised so that the change in the San Luis Creek course
could be included. He estimated that it would cost approximately $2,000 to change
all the construction plans.
The City Council and citizens of the audience discussed various points with Mr.
Taylor concerning his proposal, specifically access from Broad Streev to`therchurch
for weddings, funerals, etc.
Councilman Suring stated that until the problem of access for weddings and funerals
was resolved he did not feel he could vote to approve the plan. He felt'that the
church could be consulted regarding this access.
Councilman Graham stated he felt this problem should be rev
Council.. iewed is detail by the
Councilman Miller concurred, stated that this matter should be continued until
concurrence has been reached with the pastor of the Old Mission Church regarding
access to this area.
The matter was continued to May 19, 1969.
7. At this time the City Council considered the final-passage
an ordinance rezoning property located between Los OsosRoads R f Royal and Mad
Road-extended from U to R -1, R -2 -S, R -H -S and R -O -S. ' oyal Way and Madonna
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R. Young, Planning Director, presented the plan of the property rezoning change-'and
explained the recommendation of the Planning Commission relative to this change.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
Lou Wical, real estate representative representing the applicant, appeared before the
City y Council and urged the adoption of the ordinance, and stated that he had no
further comments except to answer questions that the Council may have.
Mayor.Schwartz declared the.public hearing closed.
Mayor Schwartz asked what safeguards had been proposed to protect the R -1' zone
adjacent.to the multiple family district. _
R. the safeguards required of this development to protect'the
adjacent R -1 zone from high density development.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, Ordinance No. 449,
an ordinance rezoning property located between Los Osos Road Royal
Madonna Road extended from U to R -1, R -2 -S, R -H -S and R- O- S, �waintroducceed' for ,'
final passage.
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Finally passed on the follwong roll call vote:
°AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller
NOES: Kenneth E. Schwartz
ABSENT: None
Mayor Schwartz stated that he felt that the development of a R -0 zone along Los
Osos. Road was premature to the other developments requested in the area.
8.:-.-At this.'time the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance 450,
an ordinance'rezoning property located at 2929'and 2939 Augusta Street from R -3
to R -0.
R. D: Youn'e,-IPlanning Director, presented the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for this rezoning.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open:
No one appeared before the City Council.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
:On- motion of:Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 450, an ordinance
rezoning property located at 2929 and 2939 Augusta'Street -from R -3 to R -O,
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth•.,E. Schwartz
rry .NOES: None
ABSENT:- None
9. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of
the Planning Commission to amend the Zoning Ordinance to reduce interior yard
setbacks from'10 ft. to 5 ft. in all multiple family districts.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented the recommendation of the Planning '
Commission relative to the proposed change.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
Jim Bean, Manager of the San Luis Obispo County Building and Contractors Associa-
'tion, appeared before the City Council supporting the proposed change, stating
that any help'to the developer within the community would be appreciated by the
building contractors, He felt the proposed change was a step in the right direction.
E. Smith, building contractor, appeared before the City Council urging the adoption
of the amendment, stating that he felt the proposed ordinance would encourage
development -in the City of San Luis Obispo.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Blake questioned-multiple dwellings being allowed to.set within 5 feet
of,R- 17devel'opment as he felt that the multiple dwellings of 2 or,3 stories would
intimidate the single family dwellings in the R -1 zone.
Mayor-�•Schwartz stated that he objected to the - proposed change on the basis that
units are =now being jammed one on the other and he felt that this change•would
create worse conditions. He felt that the Council should protect the lt�ing
environment of the residents of these multiple dwellings and also the residents
of the adjacent property.
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Councilman Miller stated that he was for the proposal as he felt the City-should
allow more flexibility in the Zoning Ordinance to allow more density on multiple
land as the City needs housing. He felt that the proposed change was one that
should be adopted. He further stated that there are many small lots in the City
that developers are not allowed to build on because of restrictions,--and these
lots may be never used.
Councilman Spring stated that he would support the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approve the proposed amendment.
Councilman Blake questioned the need for this change in the Zoning Ordinance on
The basis of allowing more use of small lots as he stated that property owners
with small lots could apply for a variance in order to improve their .lots rather::,
than allowing open development in the high density zones.
Councilman Graham stated that he.would support more open space and . waul_d - object.
to this ordinance.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the matter-was-con-
tinued to joint discussion with the Planning Commission on this proposed amendment.
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9:00 P.M. Mayor Schwartz declared a recess. 9:30 P.M. the meeting recovered with
all Councilmen present. .
10. At this time, the City Council considered the.adoption of Resolution No. 1941,
a resolution determining that the public interest, convenience and necessity-of.
the City of San Luis Obispo require the acquisition through eminent domain pro --
ceedings of the hereinafter described real property for public park purposes 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 parcels of real property.
Mayor Schwartz briefed for the City Council the -action to date on the acquisition
of this property for a park on South Street. He stated that negotiations for this '
land have been going on for some time and there is a 100% difference in the price
offered by the City and the price demanded by the property owner.- He stated that
the action this evening would authorize the City Attorney to prepare eminent
!domain proceedings for acquisition of this property for park purposes.—.-
Mayor Schwartz urged the Council to move slowly on this matter in light of other
budgetary needs of the City and suggested that the City Council see if other land
were available.
Councilman Miller stated that he would vote for the resolution as the site was
picked by the residents in the neighborhood through the Grass Roots organization
and that he had promised the residents he would work for a park in their area.
Mayor - Schwartz stated that he agreed with the need for a park and also- pledged his
support to the acquisition, but felt that the Council should wait until they have
seen the overall City budget for the operation of the City to see if•sufficient
funds were available for this park.
Councilman Blake stated he agreed with the promise to promote this park but-felt
the economics should be considered due.to the availability of money in the City.-
budget.
Councilman Graham asked would it be possible to delay and find a new location in
the general area and would the Grass Roots organization consider a new location. -
He felt that the asking price and the offered price were too far apart�•to reach,
a decision.
Councilman Spring stated that he was.for a park and he had pledged the residents
That he would work for it, but stated he would not object to a few weeks delay- •
for acquisition or another location. -...
Mayor Schwartz suggested the Council defer action on this matter and continue
discussions to the Council budget study sessions.
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On motion of Councilman_Springi seconded by Councilman Blake, the matter was.
referred to the.City.Council budget study sessions. Motion-carried. Councilman Miller, i
11. Petition from property owners of the 500 block of Hathway Avenue requesting
that the City Council consider increasing the water pressure in.that block as
:the water pressure is not adequate. The-petition also stated that the property
owners would be willing to install the necessary pressure valves on their property
to protect their water system from increased pressure.
E. P.- Thompson, Water Department Director, stated that the water pressure could
be increased In this area and the installation would be relatively simple. He
felt that the cost would be approximately $3,500.
On- motion of"Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graham, the Water Superin-
tendent was authorized to proceed with the installation of the pressure equipment
and also that the property owners were to be notified in advance so that they
could protect their property from any possible damage.
12. Communication from Peter Andre, Attorney representing Mrs. Anne Bowden,
1590:-Lizzie Street claiming that there is continuing damage'being done to her '
residence by virtue of the manner, design, construction and maintenance of the
street in front of her premises. She feels the City is responsible and the
City should take action to protect her home.from future damage.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained that a considerable amount of drainage flows
across the frontage of the Bowden residence, overtopping a low plant mix berm, and
washing out protions of the driveway.
He recommended that the solution to Mrs.•Bowden's problem was the installation of
curb; gutter and sidewalk in front of .her-residence and a driveway ramp in front
of the.garage and carport which would encourage the water to stay in the street.
H. Johnson, City Attorney, stated that he did not feel that was any liability
by the City in this matter as the problem was complicated by failure of the property
owner to install the proper improvements despite recommendations from the City
staff that such action would correct the problem.
D.!F.,Romero. suggested that improvements could be put in by the property owner under
the provision of the 1911 Improvement Act so that the property owner could pay for
the curb, gutter and sidewalk and driveway ramp over a three year period.
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On- motion -of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, and carried, the
City;Erigineer was instructed'to proceed with curb and gutter on Lizzie Street
and curb',, gutter and sidewalk improvements. on Wilding Lane.in accordance with
provisions of the 1911 Act.
13, Robert Janssen, Chairman of -the Park and Recreation Commission, appeared
before the City Council requesting that the Recreation Department be authorized
to apply- for•a grant. for a senior. citizen's program :in the City of San Luis Obispo.
He continued that this.is a three -year program for development of 'a senior citizens
recreation program and stated that during the first year the State would pay 75% of
the..cost of operation and the City.25%. The second year the State would pay 60%
and'the City 40% of the cost of operation.--The third and final year the State
would-pay.-25% of the cost of the operation of the program. After the third year
the total cost of the program would be up.to the City of San Luis Obispo.
He continued that the City's portion did not involve any funds as it could be an
in kind:contribution, such as the use.of City facilities and equipment.• He stated
he hoped the City could go along with this project as the deadline for application
was June :1, :•1969.
Mrs. Arlene Hyer, Recreation Supervisor for the Park.and Recreation Department,
stated that it was her opinion that between five and six thousand senior citizens
would be helped by this program in the City of San Luis Obispo, and she was sure
that as this program was organized more older people from out of town would be
interested in the program. She felt that this program could be self- supporting.
She stated that in her opinion it would take one director full time and at least
two part -time helpers to keep the program moving.
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R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, explained.to the City Council the existing -
financial crises in the Park and Recreation Department as follows. The fund
balances were being reduced from approximately $35,000 this year to $9,500, and
it was necessary to cut.budget requests drastically to prevent the fund 'from . -
going in the red by the end of next year. With this type of financial- condition,
the.question was,. "Where would the money.come ffom to meet the City'srobligations
in regard to the senior citizen's-program in future years ?"
Councilman Blake stated that this was the first time he had been given any
information on this matter and that the information had been placed on the Council
desk at 7:00 P.M. and he would not consider the matter until he could:study.the
information on this program. • .
Other members of.the City Council agreed that they.would like additional.infor-
mation before discussing this matter:
The matter was continued for further consideration. .
14. Communication from the Park and Recreation•Commission requesting that:'the.'
City Council repair the extension of Oak Street including..= the parking lot.at
Santa Rosa Park due to its poor condition.
The Commission estimated that the approximate cost for the repair would be', -
$5,000 and hoped that other funds such as gas tax funds could be used instead
of Park and Recreation funds.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained that approximately 40 feet of the parking
lot was used for through traffic from Oak Street to Lemon Street and that funds
for payment of this portion were included (though- -on a low priority) within-the
proposed street paving program for 1969 -70. He explained that the remainder.of%
the parking lot is used primarily for park patrons. In his opinion, use••of
street funds for paving over a parking lot was not justified; therefore, he
recommended against this portion of the request.
The request was referred to the City-Council budget study sessions.
15. Communication from the Planning and Building Department requesting the
waiving of the requirement for tool resistant steel in the steel grillwork In .•
the cells in the new police facility. This type of steel was in the original
specifications and was intended to be removed, but unfortunately was not.•and the;
information was given to the bidders that it would not be required. After the
plans and specifications were approved and the contract was issued it.was..!found
that the tool resistant steel was-still included in the specifications...-.The.-.:
architect and the Building Department recommend the removal of this requirement.
E. Rodgers, Police Chief, stated it was not his intention to operate a prison,
therefore tool resistant steel was not necessary.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the waiving
of tool resistant steel in the steel work of the cells in the new police facility
be approved and that there be no change:in the contract price.
16. Communication from the City.of Long Beach, California, forwarding a resolution
of that City urging support to the introduction of &.- -,bill providing that daylight
savings time be observed nationally on a year -round basis was ordered received
and filed on motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring. Motion
carried.
17. Communication from the Pity of Costa Mesa; California, forwarding a resolu-
tion of that City urging the adoption of Assembly Bill 1356, which will place
fire fighters in cities under the Employer - Employee Relations Act, and-not under`
the Labor Act was ordered received and filed on motion of Councilman Spring,
seconded by Councilman Blake.
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18. Communication from the League of Women Voters, asking that the City Council
consider changes in the budget process so'that more public participation could
be assured in the budget deliberations. Specifically they asked that additional
copies of the proposed budget be made available foi detailed study for those
interested. They asked that the budget message be made public. They further
asked that a calendar of budget events be publicised; including the dates and
times of budget sessions so that interested persons could attend these meetings.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated that the proposed budget would cost
between $7.50 and $10.00 a copy to reproduce: 'He was planning on making copies
of the budget message available and was planning on making up a copy of the
detailed budget for the League. Possibly another copy could be provided for the
Library and additional copies sold at cost to interested parties.
Mrs. Sharon Winslow, Past President of the League of Women Voters, appeared
before the City Council stating that she feels'that many decisions are made by
the City Council in the budget study sessions'before the - official public hearing
in July, which makes it impossible for the public to make suggestions as -the
Council has alread made the decisions before the public has an opportunity to
express their feelings on the cost of the operations and maintenance of the City.
R. D. Miller;-Administrative Officer, was instructed to make 50'copies of the
proposed budget message available to the-League of Women Voters and other
interested parties and two copies of the complete budget was to go to the
public library.'
19. Councilman Miller asked the -City Council to consider the adoption of a
resolnti- on'to-'Congre §sman Talcott and Senators. Murphy and Cranston urging them•
to vote aga6st the proposed-6.6 billion dollar ABM program to to use the funds
for this program to help the cities of the United States with the problems of
jobs, housing, transportation, etc.
Councilman Blake stated he did not feel that the matter of the ABM program was
a just matter for consideration by a City Council as he did not feel that the
cities were informed enough on the program to advise the Congress of the-United
States how to vote on this issue or to pass judgement on this program,
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman'Sarins, that the considera-
tion of such a resolution be tabled. Motion carried. Councilman Miller "voting.
no.
Mr. Wilkins appeared before the City Council objecting to Council consideration
7-a resolution protesting the proposed ABM program as he felt that the Council.'
.had no right to make this decision'for, the citizens of San Luis Obispo: Further,
he did not feel that anyone locally had any knowledge of this program.
He thanked the City Council for allowing-him to appear before them on this matter.
20. Memorandum from Mayor Kenneth E. Schwartz proposing a policy to be used by'
the-City Council in making appointments to the various commissions and boards
of the Citylwas referred to the City Council study session.
21. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the Mayor was
authorized to accept and record on behalf of the City a grant deed and partial
recomieyance from Frank P.- Silveira and AnneiSilv..eira for street= widening on
Broad',Street. Motion carried. -
22. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the'Mayor was
authorized to accept and record on behalf of the City three grant deeds from
(1) E. J. Downing and Marian B. Downing,'(2)•Madeliene Hoffman and'(3) Richard -H.
Barnhill.-Jr. and Mildred L. Barnhill for :realignment of Rockview Place. Motion
carried.
=•23. Communication from Dr. D. E. Guernsey, M.D., requesting sick leave in excess
of five days for Fireman Don'Burns was approved on motion of Councilman Graham,
seconded by= Councilman Miller. 'Motion carried.
24. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the appointment of Mrs.
Evelyn Goulart and Mrs. Paula Dulaney as typist clerks in the"City Library
effective May 19 1969 at Step 1 or $365 per month with a one -year probationary
period.
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25. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and specifications for the
Council's consideration for Local Street Paving - Project.
He estimated the cost of the project to be approximately $19,475.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spr#nK, the plan -and
specifications were approved and.the City Engineer was authorized to call for _
bids. Motion carried.
26. D. F. Romero, City Engineer,-presented for the Council.'s considerafion plans
and specifications for the Madonna Road Widening.and.Drainage Program..
He explained the.scope of the work to be accomplished and stated the.estimated•-
cost was $49,000.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, the plans and
specifications were approved and the-City Engineer was authorized to advertize-
for bids. Motion carried.
26A.. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, brought to the Council's attention: /_
the matter of whether or not the Council wished to proceed with preparation
of plans and.specifications.for the widening.and drainage on San Luis.D.rive
near the school administrative buildings.
After discussion by the City Council, the City Engineer was authorized to prepare
plans and specifications for this project.
27. On motion of Councilman. Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham; °,'the= .fo1.1cw :
ing contract payments were approved and ordered paid. Motion earried6-�
C. S. Const. Co. Est. #5 : ,,.$9.,90
Johnson Ave. Widening (909. complete)
City Plan 4 -69
C. S. Const. Co.
Est.
#6
$1,398.80
Johnson Av..Widening
(100% complete)
City Plan 4 -69
J. A.. O'Kelley & Son
Est.
#3
$32226.50
Santa Rosa Street Widening
(897.
complete)
City Plan 8 -69
J. A. O'Kelley & Son
Est.
#3
$12078:78
Foothill Blvd. Widening
(897.
complete)
City Plan 10 -69
McKnight Const. Co.
Est.
V.
$2,027:42.• '
Water Line Improvements
(897.
complete)
City Plan 2 -68
Burke Const. Co. Est. #5 $3,555.45
Laguna Lake Park (89% complete)
City Plan 1 -69 _
28. Communication from D. F.•-Romero, City Engineer, regarding the need for City:
control over drainage improvements within and adjacent,to the City of San Luis.,
Obispo, and communication from H. Johnson, City Attorney, regarding the Engineer's
request for control was continued to the City Council study session.
29. Communication from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, regarding the Foothill.
Boulevard drainage channel near Cuesta Drive being held up by one property: owner-
who will not fence her property, was considered by the City Council.
H. Johnson, City Attorney,. stated, he felt the. best solution was for the: City Council
to.invoke the 1911 Improvement Act and order-.the:required improvements.including
the fence along the drainage channel and if the property.-owner did not-install the
fence it could be installed by the City and made a lien against the property.
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