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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/1971MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA March 15, 1971 - 7:00 P. M. City Hall Pledge Roll Call ' Present: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz City Staff Present: R. D. Young, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. Flory, Park and Recreation Director; H. Johnson, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; E. P.: Thompson, Water Department Director. C -1.. The City Council authorized payment of claims against the ;City for the month of March 1971, subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. C -2. The City Council approved C -3. The City Clerk reported o Phase II. Bids opened March 10, 0. K. Industries 419 Olive Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 the minutes of February 16 & 22, 1971. z the bids received for Mission Plaza Project 1971 at 2:00 P.M. Base Bid $ 97,450..00 Less Alt. #1 5,000.00 Less Alt. #2 1 1,000.00 Burke Construction Co. Base Bid $ 99,996.00 P. 0. Box 957 Less Alt. #1 5,900.00 SLO, CA 93401 Less Alt. #2 1,100.00 Madonna Construction Co. Base Bid $1579000.00 P. 0. Box 910 Less Alt. #1 7,000.00 SLO, CA 93401 Less Alt. #2 1,000.00 Arnold A. Volny Base Bid $117,800.00 1920 Broad St. Less Alt. #1 9,100.00 SLO, CA 93401 Less Alt. #2 1,900.00 Rex W. Murphy, Inc. Base Bid $123,500.00 P. 0. Box 396 Less Alt. #1 15,500.00 Santa Ynez, CA 93460 Less Alt. #2 1,300.00 ARCHITECT'S.ESTIMATE $130,000.00 Alternate #1: Omit stonework & dams in stream including labor and materials for the construction of the two dams, boulders, stepping stones, etc. Alternate #2: Omit brick on sand walk bordering stream from center- line of plywood bridge to end at foot of railroad tie steps at Warden Bridge. Substitute. 4" red.gravel to match existing on other side of stream. The City Council accpeted the low bid and awarded the contract.to O.K.Industries at the full bid price of $97,450. C -4. The City Council approved the request of the Art Association to connect the Art Center sprinkler system with the Mission Plaza system. City Council Minutes March 15, 1971 Page 2 C -5. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2173, a resolution increasing the 1970 -71 Budget. (Water. Meter Account No. 346) Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: ' AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None C -6. The City Council approved the following contract payment: Madonna Construction Co. Est. #5 $8,953.46 Mission Plaza, Phase I (Final) City Plan No. 12 -70 C -7. A resolution from LAFCO approving annexation of the County Airport area to the City of San Luis Obispo was referred to the staff for prepar- ation of the necessary documents to proceed with the annexation. C -8. The City Council accepted the recommendation of the Environmental Quality Control Board that its functions.be included in those of the newly formed County Air Pollution Control District.. C -9. Communication from the Department of Justice regarding the.case of People vs. Automobile Manufacturers Association was received and filed. C -10. Communication from Lynne Development.requesting acceptance.of Tract No. 393 and asking that-tree planting be.delayed, was referred to the City Engineer for report and was continued to the next meeting in accordance with Council policy. C -11. The annual report of the Design Review Board was received and filed. C -12. The City Council approved the following salary step increases: Hilda B. Kirsch - Stenographer (parttime) From Step 2 or $256 to Step 3 or $269 James G. Kluck - Utility Plant Operator From Step 4 or $636 to Step 5 or $674 M. Joyce Levin - Recreation Supervisor From Step 1 or $636 to Step 2 or $674 Margaret M. Price - Senior Librarian From Step 4 or $758 to Step 5 or $796 Preston Simmons - Police Patrolman I From Step 4 or $824 to Step 5 or $868 C -13. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the appointment of William L. Wilkins as Utility Plant Operator to begin March 24, 1971 at ' Step 1 or $538 per month. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graham, the consent items were approved as indicated. Motion carried. 1. The City Council considered a resolution approving the application of the Housing Authority for 100 additional turnkey leased housing units for the City. City Council Minutes March 15, 1971 Page 3 On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graham, the follow- ing resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2167, a resolution approving the application by the Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo for authorization for acquisition of up to 100 additional units of low -rent housing under the Section 23 Leasing Program. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 2. Communication from the Campus Crusade for Christ requesting permission to hold a Resurrection March and rally on April 7, 1971. Larry Finch reported to the City Council that he had met with the Police Department and at their request the parade route would be changed to elim- inate the three blocks on Santa Rosa Street due to the high spedd traffic using this street. He continued that the group had no objections and would. abide by the request of the Police Department. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring, the request was approved subject to the group working with the City Police Department. Motion carried. 3. Communication from Vernon A. and Linda C. Leseman requesting permission to connect their property to the City water and sewer systems prior to annexation of the property to the City. The subject property lies just outside the City at the upper limits of Alrita Street. Price Thompson, Water Director., stated that the existing service to the area was marginal at best and that the end of Alrita Street had a lack of sufficient domestic water supply and absolutely no water was available for fire protection. He further stated the upper limits of Alrita Street are served by a hydro - pneumatic system which would require that the Lest-mans put in their own pump to serve their property which would only add to their problems. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated as far as sewage was concerned, there would be no problem handling this property just as long as they connected to the nearest point of adequate service. Price Thompson asked how the property would be-treated as far as acreage and frontage fees as required by the City ordinance. Mayor Schwartz felt it would be unwise for the City to allow these people to connect to City utilities without first annexing to the City. He felt it might establish a precedent that the City has tried to avoid for many years. Councilman Miller agreed with the Mayor's statement that this would be an unwise move due to the existing poor pneumatic system presently installed to serve adjacent properties. He further felt the City would always have problems trying to serve this property with water. Vernon A. Leseman stated that he was willing to put in the necessary water system to serve his property and to pay whatever fees the City desired. He stated they were in dire need of City utilities before they could construct their home. He also stated they would be favorable to annexation at a later date. City Council Minutes March 15, 1971 Page 4 Mayor Schwartz stated he still opposed to allowing connection to City utilities.prior to annexation. Councilman Blake brought to.the Lesemans' attention the fact that all City utilities would be double for properties outside the City. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, that the request be denied. Motion carried with Councilman Graham voting no. 4. Communication from Westside Auto Parts, Inc. requesting that.the City expedite the annexation of-their property on Edna Road either through the airport annexation or as a separate action. Regardless of this action, they hoped that they could make some arrangements with the City to provide fire protection to their plant and warehouse due to the large inventory maintained in the warehouse and its susceptibility to fire. They continued.that the City Fire Department stated it could serve the property without any problem if the request was approved by the City Council. H. Johnson, City Attorney, reviewed for the City Council the status of the Airport Annexation stating that the property owners are now carrying petitions to initiate the election for the annexation. Councilman Spring felt that this was a special consideration by the Council as this was a warehouse for an old established City business and he felt they should receive the fire service as requested. He further felt this consideration should be granted as this particular business had cooperated in every.way in attempting to be annexed to the City. Councilman Blake suggested that the City Council allow the City Fire Depart- ment to make first contact if a fire started at the Westside plant but then turn the suppression over to the State Fire Service when they arrived. ' On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City Fire Department be authorized to make fire inspections and to respond to fires at the Westside Tire Plant on Edna Road with the State Forestry Depart- ment to take over the suppression upon arrival at the scene. Motion carried. 5. Communication from Pomeroy, Johnston and Bailey, engineering consultants for County Service Area No. 18 regarding the proposed rate of $10 per month to serve the area with sewer service. It was their feeling that the $10 per month was unreasonable and was unfair to the property owners wishing to use City sewer. Further, they did not feel that.the Federal Government would look favorably upon this fee in financing the project. They agreed that a nominal additional charge seemed.necessary and reasonable for providing sewer service to properties outside the City but it was impossible to justify a $10 per month charge when the same service within the City was $1 per month. They asked that the City review the basis of the proposed $10 per month ser- vice charge with the.objective of setting a lower monthly charge which might permit more favorable consideration by Service Area 18 to contract with the City to handle their sewage. D. F.- Romero, City Engineer, explained . that the basis of calculation includes the average City cost for taxes and sewer service for an equivalent residence within the City limits. Mr: Romero said that he felt that the Council's con- sideration should take into account - whether Service Area 18 was unwilling or unable to annex, in setting modified sewer rates. Mayor Schwartz felt that before the Council made a decision on this matter, they should be made aware of the other alternatives to providing sewer service to this area. Before the Council made any decision on the $10 per month service charge, he felt the other costs should be looked into so as not to preclude annexation to the City. He-suggested that -a Countil committee be appointed to meet with County representatives, the City Engineer and City Attorney to make an investigation of the alternatives and present a recom- mendation to the City Council. City Council Minutes March 15, 1971 Page 5 Richard Drahn, County Hydraulics Engineer, felt that the best answer to pro- viding sewer service to this district was to use the City sewage disposal facility rather than construct interim.collection systems.on the property. He continued that he felt the $10 per month service charge proposed by the City was prohibitive to the property owners involved. He continued that the district would pay for its own transmission lines less excessive capacity by the City. Councilman Spring felt that any rates offered to this area outside the City should include some consideration for the property owner to buy into existing City sewer facilities. Ace Smith, property owner, spokesman for the residents in District 18, wondered if the $10 fee was an accurate calculation or just a figure off the top of someone's head for discussion purposes. He suggested that possibly a figure based on gallons through a meter might be .a fair answer to both the property . owner and the City. He continued that.$10 per month was too high and he would not pay it nor did he feel his neighbors would accept this fee. Councilman Miller agreed with Mayor Schwartz's suggestion that the Council appoint a committee to look into alternative proposals. Mayor Schwartz appointed Councilmen Spring and Graham as a committee to work with the proponents of District 18 in an attempt to come up with a fair charge for use of the City sewage system. . 6. Mayor Schwartz reviewed the actions to date by the Council appointed com- mittee which had interviewed prospective firms to be retained as planning consultant for the City. The committee consisted of the Mayor, Councilman Blake, Chairman Evans of the Planning Commission, Administrative Officer R. D. Miller, and Planning Director R. D. Young. The Mayor continued that the Committee sent out invitations to a number of firms and after submittal of. written proposals, five planning firms were asked to make personal appearances to be interviewed by the committee. Representatives of all five firms appeared before the committee and it was a very difficult decision but the committee finally settled on one firm whose proposal was to prepare a comprehensive plan for the City to include the following elements: land use inventory, circulation study, housing study, public facility study, public utilities, economic report; and.general plan, plus a detailed environmental study and a study on zoning. The proposal being recommended by the Council committee was that of Simon.Eisner and Associates who propose to do this work in cooperation with the following: Lincott Associates for the circulation report; Albert D. Keisker.for the economic report and Eckbo, Dean, Austin & Williams, landscape architects.. The study will be done over a three year period, with the maximum cost to be $30,000. Mayor Schwartz stated the committee recommended that this firm be retained and that a contract be prepared for the services proposed. Councilman Miller felt the proposal was well prepared-and covered the problems of San Luis Obispo very well. However, he personally questioned the hiring of a planner operating from the Los Angeles area which he felt was the most ugly and unplanned area in the world. He felt further that the City committee was wrong in not giving special consideration to local planners who had made presentations, who knew the City and the actions in the community. He further felt that the retaining of a local planning group would be.better for the City in order to get individual citizens to participate in the preparation of the plan. He felt for a plan to work, the local citizens and residents must take part. He felt the Council should.look into retaining'planners.from Cal Poly. 1 1 City Council Minutes March 15, 1971 Page 6 Councilman Blake agreed with the competence.of the Cal Poly.staff in.plan- ning matters but felt that in retaining Simon Eisner and Associates, the City would be getting an experienced firm in planning with an unimpeachable reputation. Councilman Spring agreed with Councilman Miller's statement as he did not feel the Council committee had given sufficient consideration to the local planning personnel. He, too, felt the City would be better served by groups living in San Luis Obispo rather than by bringing someone in from Los Angeles area. Councilman Graham felt that if Eisner were hired, he would be satisfied but he hoped that some of the local planning..staff at Cal Poly would have been retained as he felt they had a closer feeling for the community. Mayor Schwartz again explained the procedures used by the committee in recom- mending the Eisner group. He felt._the Council committee had honestly attempted to arrive at the best possible consultant for the City. He again reviewed the individuals and firms which would be taking part in this City program. He concluded by saying he felt this was the best planning team that could be packaged.for any city in California. Mrs. Jim Dovey, League of Women Voters, stated her group was in full support of the City hiring a planning consultant so the City could move ahead to up- date the General Plan and the zoning ordinance. She hoped the City would keep the plan up rather than let it lapse as was the present case. E. E. Graves, property owner, questioned the need of the City hiring one more out of town consultant to help with -City problems. He felt that over the years the City Government of San Luis Obispo had spent thousands of dollars bringing in outside consultants on all..engineering and planning studies and his feeling was that if the problem could not be solved by people in San Luis Obispo, then maybe it was insolvable. Mayor Schwartz stated the reason the City was hiring.a consultant was to keep the City planning reports up to date. He felt that a consultant could come into the City, prepare the report and leave and eliminate the need for the City to add additional personnel with their continuing cost and the reports might not be prepared due to the press of every day.work.. Councilman Blake again reviewed the steps taken by the Council committee in arriving at a recommendation to hire Simon Eisner. Councilman,Spring suggested that as it had taken this long to come up with a consultant that maybe the matter should be continued until.after the May 1st meeting when the new Council took over. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City accept the proposal of Simon Eisner and Associates and.request the City Attorney to prepare a contract for consultant.services. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring. ' ABSENT: None Councilman Graham stated he voted for the motion in support. of the committee's recommendation although he still felt a local group should have been hired. Councilman Miller voted against the motion to hire.an out of town consultant but he did support the purpose of hiring a planning consultant. City Council Minutes March 15, 1971 Page 7 7. Communication from the San Luis Obispo Tree Committee recommending that the City Council declare the fig tree facing Chorro Street at Peach Street on property owned by the Nelson Trust,.the first Heritage Tree under the new tree ordinance when the ordinance becomes effective. Dan Lazankie, Cal Poly student, reported to the Council on his letter to the property owner asking him to keep the tree on his property. He hoped that the property owner would cooperate. He continued that the letter sent to Stan ' Nelson was signed by 100 Cal Poly Ornamental Horticulture students. He hoped the community would support the maintenance of the fig tree on this property. Bob Barrows, 870 Meinecke Street, stated he hoped the City Council would take action to protect the fig tree on Chorro for the future citizens of San Luis Obispo. On motion of Councilman.Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City designate the fig tree on the corner of Chorro and Peach Streets as the first Heritage Tree effective on the date the ordinance goes into effect. Motion carried. 8. Communication from the Park and Recreation Department requesting authori- zation to advertise for bids for the pruning of trees that fell.within the City's jurisdiction on the following streets: Augusta Street, Gerda Street, Sydney Street, San Carlos Deive, San Mateo Drive, Rich Court, Sylvia Court, Helena Street, Santa Clara Street, Del Campo, Joyce Court. The proposal called for complete safety pruning of approximately 177 trees at an estimated cost of $3,600. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the Park Depart- ment was authorized to call for bids on the work. Motion carried. 9. The City Council discussed the proposed "ride along" program with the City I patrol cars in San Luis Obispo. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer., made the following comments regarding this proposal: The City's insurance carrier felt this was a worthwhile program, but it would probably increase the City'.s exposure if minors were allowed to ride, since there was no legal way a minor or his parents could waive liability in case of mishap. H. Johnson, City Attorney, stated that the City Council should recognize that there would certainly be an increase in the City's potential liability in any such ride along program, but the possible additional premium cost would have to be weighed against the increased awareness of citizens who participate in the program of the problems confronting law enforcement daily. E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief, stated he felt this was a good program, that it would enhance the image of`the Police Department and he felt it would get good public support for Police Department programs:. He recommended that the City Council approve this program with release certificates to be approved by the City Attorney. Councilman Spring was opposed to minors.riding in the Police cars due to the potential liability of the City. Councilman Blake shared the concern of Councilman Spring but stated he looked forward to the implementation of this program and the good which will be derived from this proposal. Councilman Miller was in favor of the program and thought the City should let minors ride along in the Police cars. 1 J City Council Minutes March 15, 1971 Page 8 On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the ride along program be instituted immediately under.direction of the Chief of Police. Motion carried with Councilman'Spring voting no. 10. Communication from the City Planning Commission recommending that the City Council abandon a portion of a utility easement at the rear of the property at 1798 Oceanaire Drive. The Planning Department had contacted the various utility companies and they expressed no objection to the abandonment as requested. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2172, a resolution finding and determining that an easement for waterlines and related purposes is unnecessary for present or prospective public use and ordering the vacation of same. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 11. Communication from the Planning Director requesting that the City Council amend the Fire Zone Map to change the area bounded by Nipomo Street, Monterey Street, Chorro Street and San Luis Creek from Fire Zone 1 to Fire Zone 2. The reason.being that the area was being developed as the Mission Plaza and in order to provide flexability in materials to allow construction in keeping with the overall theme of the plaza. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman.Graham, the following ordinance was introduced. ORDINANCE NO. 519, an ordinance amending the Fire Zone Map. Passed and adopted on the following.roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 12. R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented a map of the proposed area of Foothill Boulevard, O'Connor Way, and Los Osos Valley Road, for annexation to the City. He continued that the area proposed for annexation is uninhabited and there are only two property owners within the area who have expressed opposition to the annexation. The staff in forming the recommended boundaries attempted to exclude, as much as .possible, those who were opposed and still maintain a logical boundary acceptable to LAFCO. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring, the area of proposed annexation be referred to the Planning Commission for study mendation.- Motion carried. and recom- 13. H. Johnson, City Attorney, reported to the City Council on his discussion with Cal Poly regarding the annexation of the Cal Poly property adjacent to Highland Drive. The college apparently still prefers'to wait until the larger portion of college property proposed to be annexed to the City is ready so that only one request for approval of such an annexation need be forwarded to the State College Board of Trustees. City Council Minutes March 15, 1971 Page 9 Mr. Johnson continued that he recommended if Cal Poly did not wish to bring this property in at this time, then possibly the City should reduce the annexation to include only Highland Drive in the City limits. On motion of Mayor.Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following reso- lution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2174, a resolution approving the revised map and description for the Highland Drive annexation. Passed and adopted on the following roll call.vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 14. Traffic Committee Report of March 2, 1971. 71 -3 -1T. The Traffic Committee has reviewed a. proposal by the joint committee on development and operation of the Sinsheimer Park area, regarding directional signs leading to various recreation facilities in the community. The original request by the joint committee which was quite comprehensive was cut back on the advice of the Design Review Board to include only three major facilities; the baseball stadium, Laguna Lake Park and Cuesta - Park-- ..The-Traffic Committee feels that we should proceed even more slowly than this and on a trial basis install directional signs leading to the baseball stadium on Broad at Orcutt (with approval from the Division of Highways),. on Johnson at Laurel and on Laurel at Southwood (both directions). Mr.. Gerety can demonstrate the pro- posed signs. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded.by Councilman Spring, that the signs be approved as submitted and referred to the Design Review Board and Traffic Committee for location and final design. Motion carried. 71 -3-2T. With the new development at the east end of Stafford, it is felt that a street light will be needed. It is recommended that the City Engineer be authorized to order the light provided arrangements can be made with the developer of a lot split to do the uadergrounding. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graham, the recommen- dation of the Traffic Committee was accepted. Motion carried. 15. At the request of D. F. Romero, City Engineer, the Council consideration of the final map of Tract No. 400, E1 Camino Estates, was continued as the subdivider had not completed the necessary requirements. 16. Resolution from the City of Monterey Park requesting that the City Council urge the passage of Senate Bill 318 relating to impact damage on passenger vehicles was ordered tabled on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring. Motion carried. 17. Communication from the City of Lompoc requesting support from the City of San Luis Obispo for establishment of a National Cemetery at Vandenberg Air Force Base. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by.Councilman Graham, the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2170, a resolution supporting the establishment of a National Cemetery at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Passed and adopted on the following toll call vote: 1 1 1 City Council Minutes March 15, 1971 Page 10 AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham,.Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 18. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded b Councilman Blake the following y � g resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2168, a resolution transferring moneys from the P. I. & B. Fund to the Yoakum No. 2 Assessment District Construc- tion Fund. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 19. Communication from the Promotional Coordinating Committee requesting that the City Council authorize' the -purchase of two special die hubs to be used by the local Post Office in cancelling all first class and air mail for the period September 1, 1971 through September 1972, which will read SAN LUIS OBISPO BICENTENNIAL 1772 - 1972. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Blake, the request of the Promotional Coordinating Committee and Bicentennial Committee for between ' $120 to $130 for the purchase of the two special die hubs. Motion carried. 20. At this time the City Council considered the Legislative Bulletin from the League of California Cities, dated March 12, 1971. The City Attorney was authorized to convey the City Council's opposition and the reasons therefor against Senate Bill 333, compulsory and binding arbitration. He was also asked -to oppose proposed P.U.C. rule changes which would not allow anyone other than an attorney to appear before the P.U.C. on various uses. 21. The City Council considered a request from the Downtown Association for permission to use Mission Plaza for a display of baby farm animals during the week before Easter. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham the request was approved with final arrangements to be made through the Administrative Officer. Motion carried. 22. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, brought before the City Council a matter re- garding an additional driveway ramp for the Martinelli property on Madonna Road. He stated that both driveway ramps were on Madonna Road frontage and met all City requirements, except that the more westerly ramp would be 40 feet wide, requiring Council approval. He stated that he had no objection to the ramp arrangement or the traffic circulation and parking as shown. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the City Council authorized a forty foot (40') driveway ramp on the Martinelli property. Motion carried. City Council Minutes March 15, 1971 Page 11 23. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following resolution was introduced.. RESOLUTION NO. 2169, a resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo authorizing the.filing of an application with the California Division of Highways for an area-wide TOPICS plan...and study. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 24. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Spring, Councilman Blake was authorized to be.absent from the State of California for a two -week period starting March 17, 1971. Motion carried. On motion of. Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. APPROVED: April 19, 1971 PATRICK, CITY CLERK 1 r