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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/08/1970MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA June 8, 1970 - 7:30 P.M. City Hall Pledge Roll Call Present: Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz Absent: Emmons Blake 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 1. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's consideration the pro- posed changes to the house numbering system and street names proposed by the Planning Commission. He also presented•for Council information, a map showing the existing street numbering pattern. He-pointed out the areas . where the numbering does not follow a pattern and where there is duplication. Councilman Miller felt that the proposal to correct the inadequacies in the street numbering system and the duplication in the street name system was a good idea and that the City Council should direct the Planning Commission to hold public hearings so that the matter could be discussed with the public. Councilman Spring stated he agreed that this proposal to update the house numbering system and the street name system was good and was needed. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Spring, the City Council in- structed the Planning Commission to proceed with the amendments to the street numbering and name system: Motion carried.. 2. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's information a fifth:: treatment for installation of sidewalks on the north side of Hathway Avenue in front of the Ward, Noble and Thompson properties. He again presented the four previous proposals presented to the Council for installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk on the north side of Hathway. Mayor Schwartz stated he felt that the City should stick with their policy of a.six foot sidewalk as he felt that as the college grows, additional pedestrians will be using Hathway for access to the campus. He also felt that scheme No. 5 would be acceptable. Councilman Miller felt that the City should accept the plan which would allow the travel lanes on Hathway and prohibit parking on the north side of the street. D. F. Romero again presented the scheme with the 18 foot roadway for the Council's consideration. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Miller, that :the City Council adopt the 18 -foot road section and six -foot sidewalk section for the north side of Hathway Avenue. Motion carried. 3. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's information a fifth al- ternate to the Woodbridge -South Street route to Johnson Avenue over the Southern Pacific Railroad right -of -way. He then reviewed all five proposals for the Council's information. City Council Minutes Page 2 June 8, 1970 A. Woodbridge Street, Madonna Road to Terrace Hill - Total cost $1,579,000 B. South Street, Brook Street south to Terrace Hill - Total cost $1,749,500 C. South Street - Woodbridge, Madonna Road to Beebee to South Street to Terrace Hill - Total cost $1,875,000 D. South Street, Madonna Road to South Street to Terrace Hill - Total cost $1,993,300 E. Woodbridge, Alphonso to Terrace Hill - Total cost $1,961,600 D. F. Romero then explained how each proposal would affect the traffic on the cross streets, such as Broad, Santa Barbara, etc. Mr. Romero stated, upon question, that if the cost was not to be a consideration, he would favor proposal D, due to the crossing of the railroad at South Street and the more favorable ap- proach to the overcrossing.. Councilman Miller.felt that the money involved in this project was too great in relation to the benefit received,by.the community. He felt he would have to oppose the expenditure of funds for this type of program. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City Council direct the Planning Commission to hold public hearings on proposals A, C, D.& E. as they differ from proposal B on the Major Streets and Highways Plan; and that the Planning Commission make a recommendation to the City Council as to the best route. Motion carried, Councilman Miller voting no. 4A. R. Levine, Chairman of the Design Review Board, brought to the Council's attention, the matter of directional signing for Mission Plaza. He asked that-the City Council consider in Phase II a directional sign program directing tourists to the business establishments within the plaza. He continued that it was the feeling of the Design Review Board that the Council should consider a directional sign at each end of the Plaza for the public's information and to avoid helter - skelter development of signs on the buildings facing the plaza. He continued that the Design Review Board would be willing to prepare sketches suggesting sigh treat -- ment for the Council's consideration. B. Barrows suggested that a minimum of commercial signs be allowed in the Mission Plaza in order to protect the park -like feeling of the area. Councilman Graham stated he would support the proposal for directional signing in the Mission Plaza to direct tourist to the Mission and Historical Museum. - Mayor Schwartz asked Mr. Levine if the Design Review Board could prepare some samples of their proposal for directional signing in Mission Plaza. L. C. Schlimmer stated he felt directional signing is now needed in the Mission Plaza to direct visitors to points of interest in the community. Mrs. Emma Hill objected to the City using public funds for signs in the Mission Plaza or other areas of the City. on motion of Councilman Graham, seconded.by Councilman Spring, that the,.City Council request the Design Review Board to study the area and present suggestions to the Council for directional signing in Mission Plaza. 4B. R. D. Young, Planning Director, reported on the Phase II portion of the Mission Plaza: He explained that last year's flooding had changed existing con= tours, therefore requiring a redesign of portions of Phase II. He also stated that plans are being prepared for a walkway and landscaping on the Naman property. The City Clerk reported that to date $1512.30 has been donated to the landscaping portion of the Mission Plaza. Mayor Schwartz suggested that the City Council must now decide on what steps must be taken to bring the Mission Plaza to completion in the following areas. 1) Dev- elopment of the property leased from Mrs. Naman on the west side of the creek in- cluding landscaping and, 2) development of the walkway and landscaping on the east side of the creek on the Naman property. 1 �II �J 1 City Council Minutes June 8, 1970 Page 3 R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented for the Council's consideration, grading plans for the Naman property west of the creek so that a more gradual development could be achieved. H.-Johnson, City Attorney, stated he did not believe that the existing agreement with Mrs. Naman for use of this property included any grading rights. He felt this problem should be cleared up before any grading is done. 1 On motion of Councilman.Graham, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, that the Youth Corps be authorized to continue the brick walk on the Naman property on the east side of the creek, under supervision from the Park Department. Motion carried. Mayor Schwartz brought to the Council's attention a third item. He asked how the City Council wished to proceed with the development of Phase II of the Mission Plaza area from the Warden Bridge south to Broad Street. He suggested that in this plan the City Council consider making Broad Street from Palm to Monterey, and Monterey Street from Broad to Broad, one -way streets east bound. This would allow more parking in the area to recover: that lost in Parking Lots 7 and 10. Mayor Schwartz also suggested that the City.Council appoint.a committee to meet with Richard Taylor, landscape architect for the Mission Plaza, to discuss amend- ments to Phase II of Mission Plaza and amendments to his contract. Councilman Spring suggested that if any streets near the Mission were to be one- way, a member of the Church Advisory Board should be appointed to the committee to study plans for Phase II.. Mayor Schwartz appointed himself and Councilman Graham as a Council committee to study plans for Phase II. A member of the Church Advisory Board would also be asked to join the committee. The City Council requested that the City staff prepare plans and cost estimates for planting on the Higuera Street side of•San Luis Creek. ' 5. At this time the City Council considered the League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin dated June 5, 1970. 70 -1 Mandatory Retirement Benefits for Policemen and Firemen, Senate Bill 601. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the following reso- lution was introduced. Resolution No. 2053, a resolution opposing Senate Bill 601, Mandatory Retirement Benefits for Policemen and Firemen. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, . Kenneth E.. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: Emmons Blake 70 -2 Binding Arbitration, Policemen and Firemen, Senate Bill 1293 & 1294. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following reso- lution was introduced. Resolution No. 2054, a resolution opposing Senate Bills - 1293 and 1294 which would require binding arbitration on all wage disputes in- volving policemen and firemen. ' Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Myron Graham, Arthur.F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: Emmons Blake City Council Minutes June 8, 1970 Page 4 70 -3 Policemen, Wages, Hours, Vacations, Senate Bill 941. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following reso- lution was introduced. Resolution No. 2055, a resolution opposing Senate Bill 941 which would establish state standards for wages, hours and vacations of policemen.. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: Emmons Blake 70 -4 CATV. STATE REGULATION, Senate Bill 758 and Senate Bill 1117. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded-by Councilman Graham, the following reso- lution was introduced. Resolut16n No. 2056, a resolution opposing Senate Bill 758 and Senate Bill 1117 which would impose state regulation of cable television fran- chises and set a maximum franchise fee for such activities. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: Emmons Blake 70 -5 Water Quality. Building Permits, Senate Bill 999 No action was taken by the Council. 70 -6 Municipal License Taxes. State Preemption or Prohibition, Senate -Bill 1057 and Senate Bill 1184. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following reso- lution was introduced. Resolution No. 2057. a resolution opposing Senate Bills 1057 and 1184 which would preempt local regulation of certain business activities and prohibit municipal license taxes of such businesses. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: Emmons Blake 70 -7 Campus Riots. State Reimbursement for Local Assistance Costs. Senate Bill 1562. H. Johnson, City Attorney, stated that the City Council had taken action on this matter previously and that the City's legislative representatives had been noti- fied of the Council's action supporting this bill. 6. H. Johnson, City Attorney, brought to the Council's attention the adoption of an ordinance "regulating outdoor festivals ". He recommended that the Council adopt by reference, the ordinance recently adopted by the County of San Luis Obispo, as at this time the City has no controls or regulations regarding outdoor festi- vals. He felt that the County ordinance was well prepared and would protect the City and its citizens from underfinanced promotions of rock and music festivals. The City Council asked that this matter be continued to June 15, 1970 in order to give them an opportunity to study the ordinance. 1 1 1 City Council Minutes June 8, 1970 Page 5 7. H. Johnson, City Attorney, brought to the Council's attention a method of handling the new county -wide animal control ordinance. He stated that the Coun cil could adopt the County ordinance by reference. He stated that if this method were used it would save the City the cost of advertising the lengthy ordinance. Mayor Schwartz and Councilman Miller felt that the City Council had taken action to pass a City animal control ordinance and had promised the public that the or- dinance would be published in the Telegram- Tribune for study by interested persons. H. Johnson stated that the County Board'of Supervisors would discuss the county- wide dog control ordinance at their meeting of June 15 and if they wished, the Council could take action on the ordinance as soon as the County ordinance became effective. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City Council defer action on the animal control ordinance until their meeting of June 15, or until action has.been taken by the County Board of Supervisors. Notice that copies of the animal control ordinance were available in the City Clerk's office is to be advertised in the Telegram- Tribune for the public's information. Motion carried. 8. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, presented the following list of pro= jects to be accomplished by the 1970 -71 Youth Corps program. Street Department 1. Sewer Plant - painting and landscaping 2. Channel clearing in creeks 3. Crack sealing in cement streets 4. Vacation relief on clean up truck 5. General maintenance at yard Parks Department ' 1. Grand Avenue Islands - clean up and trim 2. * Madonna Road prune bottle brush 3. Paint all parks areas. 4. Laguna Lake Park - planting and landscaping 5. Planting of trees in Mitchell Park and downtown 6. Clean up police station Mission Plaza 1. Continuation of brick walks on Naman property 2. Weed abatement 3. Rip rap wall below adobe 9. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, requested Ccu ncil permission to pave the entirety of Lizzie Street and Wilding Lane at the same time the City does the paving in front of the Johnson development. On motion of Councilman Graham,_..seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the City Engineer was authorized to pave the additional 12 feet on the north side of Lizzie Street and west side of Wilding Lane. Motion lost on the following roll call vote: AYES: Myron Graham, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring ABSENT: Emmons Blake 10. At this time the City Council adjourned to executive session to discuss per- sonnel matters. 11. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graham, the meeting adjourned to June 11, 1970 at 12:00 Noon. APPROVED: July 6, 1970 J ICK, CITY CLERK