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Roll Call
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
June 19, 1972 - 7:00 P. M.
City Hall
Present:. John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
Absent: Emmons Blake
City Staff
Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. Flory, Parks
and Recreation Director; R. D. Miller,
Administrative Officer; Robert A. Paul,
Water Director; D. F. Romero, City Engineer;
A. J. Shaw, City Attorney; R. D. Young,
Planning Director.
Mayor Schwartz nominated Herb Hoffman as the appointee to.the Promotional
Coordinating Committee, the nomination was seconded by Councilman Graham,
and approved by the Council.
C -1. The City Council approved payment of claims against the City
subject to approval by the Administrative Officer. '
C -2. The Council minutes of May 15, 22, 24, 26 and 31, 1972 were
approved as corrected.
C -3. John Quirk, Assistant Water Director, reported the following.
prices had been offered for scrap metal at #1 Reservoir:
Black Road Scrap Iron 8 Metal Co. $30 per ton
Santa Maria
E. S. Aslanidis $27.85 per ton
Nipomo
Bedlo, Inc. $9 per ton
San Luis Obispo
The Council agreed to accept the offer of Black Road Scrap Iron $ Metal
Company, and_on.motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham,
the following ordi -nance was introduced. ORDINANCE NO. 555, an ordinance
of the City of San Luis Obispo for the sale of surplus scrap metal.
Passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Emmons Blake
C -4. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded.by Councilman Brown,
the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2336, a reso-
lution authorizing the City Clerk to make the Official Canvass of the
Results of the June 20, 1972 Special Municipal Election.
City Council Minutes
June 19, 1972
Page 2
Passed and adopted on the following.roll call vote:
AYES: John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Emmons Blake
C -5. The City Council received a communication from Sebastian's
Restaurant requesting City participation in the amount of $300 for the
special "Mission Plaza" type sidewalk installed.
The Council approved payment to Sebastian's.
C -6. The City Council approved the request of the Mozart Festival
Association for $3,000 advance for the 1972 festival expenses.
C -7. The City Council considered an agreement with the New Shakespeare
Company fo rperformances in the City.
Councilman Graham was opposed, not to the festival, but to the length of
it -- a week would be too much Shakespeare for San Luis Obispo.
The Mayor was authorized to execute the agreement.
C -8. The City Council received an invitation to participate in the
' Morro Bay Rock-O-Rama Parade to be held on September 2.
The City Clerk was requested to poll the Council in August for attendance
and participation in the event.
C -9. The'•month`.I;y statement from the Environmental Center of San Luis
Obispo was received and filed.
C -10. The City Council considered renewal of an agreement with the
State Cooperative Personnel Services for examining services.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, the follow-
ing resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2346, a resolution
approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a three -year agreement
with the Cooperative Personnel Services of the State of California.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee,. -
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
' ABSENT: Emmons Blake
C -11. The City Council authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement
with P.G.B E. to cross an easement with a 12 -inch water main near Calle
Joaquin and U. S. 101.
C -12. The City Council set July 3, 1972 as the public hearing date to
consider a recommendation for certain physical standards for firemen.
City Council Minutes
June 19, 1972
Page 3
C -13. The City Council requested that the City Attorney review and
clarify wording for a. recommended change in the zoning ordinance to re-
quire that all street yards be landscaped and maintained.
C -14. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown,
the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO.2347 , a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo giving notice
of the proposed annexation to said City of territory designated as
South Higuera Annexation No. 2.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Emmons Blake
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded.by Councilman Brown, the consent
items were approved as indicated.
1.. Mr. John P. Tuohy:; 561 Jeffrey DFive, appeared before the City
Council objecting to the method used by the contractor hired by the
City in trimming street trees in his neighborhood which he felt had
ruined the trees for all time and really did not do the job the Council '
'felt should have been done in shaping the trees. He also felt the City
employees responsible for the street tree program should contact.the
property owners of each property before they began cutting the trees
and ruined them for future enjoyment. He stated he was a tree lover
and had always cared for the two trees on his property, but they were
completely ruined by the City's contractor.
The City Council thanked Mr. Tuohy for bringing this matter to their
attention and asked that he be notified of the next meeting of the City
Tree Committee.
2. At this time the City Council considered the.final passage of
ORDINANCE NO. 551, an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow
banks in the R -0 District.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared for or.against the ordinance.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham, the
following ordinance was introduced for final -passage. ORDINANCE NO..551
an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow banks in the R -0
District.
Finally passed on the following roll.call vote:
AYES: John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Emmons Blake
City Council Minutes
June 19,.1972.
Page 4
3. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of
ORDINANCE NO. 552, an ordinance amending the Official Zone Map to rezone
28 Chorro and 906 Rougeot Place from R -1 and C -N to R -2.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared for or against the ordinance.
Mayor Sehwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee,
ORDINANCE NO. 552, an ordinance amending the Official Zone Map of the
City of San Luis Obispo, was introduced for final passage.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Emmons Blake
4. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of
ORDINANCE NO. 553, an ordinance amending the Official Zone Map of the
City of San Luis Obispo to rezone 677 Morro St. from R -3 to PD R -H.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared for or against the ordinance.
' Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown,
ORDINANCE NO. 553, an ordinance amending the Official Zone Map of the
City of San Luis.Obispo, was introduced for final passage.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
. NOES: None
ABSENT: Emmons Blake
5. J. Morton, Special Assessment Attorney, appeared before the
City Council explaining the steps necessary for the legal formation of
the Ramona Drive, Bond and Leff Streets Assessment District.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, RESOLUTION
NO. 2325., a resolution of preliminary determination and of intention was
introduced and unanimously adopted with Councilman Blake absent.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented his report consisting of plans,
specifications, maps and descriptions, estimate of costs, diagram and
assessment. After full discussion and consideration by the Council,
the report was ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, RESOLUTION
NO. 2326, a Resolution of Preliminary Approval of Engineer's Report,
was introduced and unanimously adopted with Councilman Blake absent.
City Council Minutes
June 19, 1972
Page 5
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, RESOLUTION
NO. 2327, a Resolution Establishing Prevailing Wage Scale; was introduced
and unanimously adopted with Councilman Blake absent.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, RESOLUTION
NO. 2328, a Resolution Appointing Time and.Place of Hearing Protests in
Relation to Proposed Acquisitions and Improvements, and Directing Notice
was introduced and unanimously adopted with Councilman Blake absent.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, RESOLUTION
NO. 2329, a Resolution Calling for Sealed Proposals and Fixing Liquidated
Damages for Failure to Complete the Work Within Time Specified, was
introduced and unanimously adopted with Councilman Blake absent.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, RESOLUTION
NO. 2330, a Resolution Describing Proposed Boundaries of Assessment
District, Directing Filing of Boundary Map and Assessment Diagram and
the Recordation of Notice of Assessment, was introduced and unanimously
adopted with Councilman Blake absent.
6. Council discussion of the formation of Underground Utility
District No. 7 was continued to September 1972.
7. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the
adoption of the 1972/73 budget.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, commented:
"The revised budget was presented for the Council's consideration. It
totalled $5,434,759 compared with the $5,267,812 originally submitted,
an increase of $166,947. '
$98,938 of this was for salary increases and related expenses, $26,000
was for rebudgeting the remainder of the purchase price for the fire .
house site now that negotiations had been substantially completed,
$15,738 was for added personnel; a police officer, a groundskeeper
starting January 1 and five additional youth corps members, $10,000 was
for increased insurance coverage including excess limits coverage for
liability and $12,500 had been added for purchase of a used street
flusher.
Budget figures were subject to further minor adjustments depending on
year -end fund balances and subject to correction for clerical errors."
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Johnson, 200 Lincoln Street, objected to the
spending of public funds for promotion outside the City.
John Stetler, 1720 Chorro, objected to the advertising and promotion
expenditures as he felt these funds should go to police, fire and parks
and library departments. He suggested that the City Council hold all' .
advertising and promotional funds until the Council adopted a policy
for all parts of the community to receive some benefits from these funds.
He felt rather that a special committee to advertise these funds should
be administered by the Human Relations Commission as they would do a
better job with the funds in improving the quality of life in our City.
H. Woolpert, Chairman of the Human Relations Commission, stated his
committee was ready and willing to meet.and help disburse these funds
to enhance the quality of life in the City by spending funds to meet
the needs of the citizens of San Luis Obispo andi:not to promote beyond.
the City limits.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
City Council Minutes
June 19, 1972
Page 6
Councilman Gurnee stated he primarily objected to the adoption of the
budget because of the amount of money allocated for promotion and ad-
vertising as he felt these funds did not go deep enough in helping
people live a better life but just went for media advertising such as
magazines, newspapers and radio. He felt that possibly the problem was
one of-definition and assignment of responsibilities.
Councilman Brown felt the budget was in balance and adequate services
were being continued for the citizens of San Luis Obispo.
Councilman Graham felt the Promotional Coordinating Committee was doing
a good job. for the City.and was allocating funds for promotion and ad-
vertising. However, he felt some of the services could come from the
media portion of the budget.
A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, stated it was a.matter of definition Whether
social services should be a part of the advertising and promotional
budget or should come from some other fund.
Mayor Schwartz explained that each individual member of the City Council
was not totally satisfied with the entire budget as to each one saw the
needs of the community differently. He felt the budget was:a compromise
of what was needed and what was desired by each Council member. He
explained that the Promotional Coordinating Committee was charged with
the responsibility of promoting the community to help increase the
economy of the City and also to enhance the quality of life.for its
citizens and visitors.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the
1972/73 Budget be amended to take $8,000 from the advertising and pro-
motional reserve and grant it to the Human Relations Commission for its
program.
Councilman Brown stated he did not support this motion but would accept
and listen to requests from the Promotional Committee and Human Relations
Commission.
Mayor Schwartz agreed with Councilman Brown that'he would be most willing
to hear appeals for funds from the Human Relations Commission.
Councilman Graham felt that possibly rather than $8,000, that $5,000
could be taken from media advertising for the expansion of the program
of the Human Relations Commission.
MOTION LOST, with Councilman Brown and Mayor Schwartz voting no and
Councilman Blake absent.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, that the City
adopt the 1972/73 Budget as presented subject to arithmetical corrections.
Motion carried unanimously.
8. The City Council received.a communication from.Davis -King
Construction notifying the City that they had purchased the .lot at the
corner of Hutton and High Streets which was now a mini park and they
wished to begin construction on the property as soon as possible. They
asked that the City remove -the play equipment.
The City Council also received a communication from the Housing Authority
requesting that any and all play equipment be given to the Authority for
use at the apartment..deve.lopment on Rockview.Place.
W. Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated the Department had no
objection to turning the play equipment over to the Housing Authority,
but did wish to remove the barbeque pit to another City park.
City Council Minutes
June 19, 1972
Page 7
On motion of.Councilman Gurnee,.seconded.by Councilman Graham; that the
City terminate the lease for the mini park and that the request of.the
Housing Authority be granted. Motion carried.
9A. The City Council received a communication from the Promotional
Coordinating Committee recommending the following grants of public funds
from the promotional reserve:
(it) To grant $795 to the San Luis Obispo Art Association to provide
help to maintain longer open hours at.the Art Center during July and-
August and to distribute promotional material for the City.
(2) To grant $150 to purchase shoulder patches to be worn by all partici-
pants in the Babe Ruth League State Tournament, including the officials,
and which would include the name of the City and the date of the
tournament.
(3) To grant $125 to the Southern California Wrestling Coaches Cultural
Exchange to Japan to assist Steve Hitchcock, who will represent San Luis
Obispo as a member of the outstanding high school wrestlers in Southern
California in competition with Japanese wrestlers in Japan. One of the
stipulations in the recommendation was that Steve use $25 to have a
traveling jacket suitably lettered with San Luis Obispo, California:
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee; the pre -
ceeding recommendations were approved. Motion carried.
9B. The City Council received a communication from the Promotional
Coordinating Committee reporting on bids received for printing the City '
map /brochure.
The following bids were received:
L.T. Litho $ Printing Co. of Irvine,
$3,995 for 50,000 map /brochures
Preuss Press of San Luis Obispo,
$3,100 for 50,000 map /brochures
On motion of Councilman Brown; seconded by Councilman Graham, that the
low bid by Preuss Press be accepted. Motion carried.
9:10 P.M. The Mayor declared a recess.
9:25 P.M: The meeting reconvened with only Councilman Blake absent.
10. The City Council received a communication from the City Engineer
regarding new Federal standards for mid -block cross walks such as the
one on Higuera Street between Penneys and Sears and. the signal ization
required by 1976.. .
The matter was continued for one year to the 1973/74 budget.
11. The City Engineer reported on the galvanized street light poles
which had been installed recently in the City. He stated their appear-
ance was very close to that of aluminum and the cost was less than half
that of alumunum poles. He stated the Division of Highways . was very
satisfied with, the use of galvanized poles and he recommended that the
City Council authorize the continued use of the poles.
The City Council approved the recommendation.
City Council Minutes
June 19, 1972
Page 8
12. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and specifications
for a traffic operated signal at Johnson and Lizzie. The estimated cost
would be $13,500.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown, the plans
and specifications were approved and the engineer was authorized to call
' for bids. Motion carried.
The matter was also referred to the Traffic Committee for study of red
zones and channelization.
13. Discussion of recommendations for resolutions for the Channel
Counties Division of the League of California Cities Resolutions
Committee was continued.
14. The minutes of the Design Review Board meeting of June 7, 1972
were received and filed.
15. The minutes of the Tree Committee meeting of June 13, 1972 were
received and filed.
16. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and specifications
for Mission Plaza, Phase 3, to include sidewalk work, lighting, etc.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, the plans
and specifications were approved and the Engineer was authorized to call
for bids. Motion carried.
17. The City Clerk reported the following bids were received for
furnishing the City of San Luis Obispo comprehensive, bodily and personal
injury insurance, also property damage, fire and allied perils, broad
form boiler and blanket crime insurance coverage, for the period July 1,
1972 to June 30, 1975.. Bids opened at 10:00 A. M., Friday, June 16, 1972.
A. Fire and Allied Peril: Two (2) bids received.
1. Fireman's Fund Insurance Company (G. B. Evans, Agent)
Annual premium, $6,009.00 (including $1,000.00 deductible)
2. Fireman's Fund Insurance Company (Morris & Dee, Agents)
Annual premium, $6,492.00 (including $1,000.00 deductible)
B. Comprehensive Liability & Property Damage: One (1) bid received.
1. Chubb /Pacific Indemnity Group (Morris & Dee, Agents)
Annual deposit premium, $46,230.00 ($250 deductible per
claim for claims resulting from sewer back -up)
Alternate No. 1A: Deduct for $250 deductible for
miscellaneous property damage $605.00
' Alternate No. 16: Deduct for $500 deductible for
miscellaneous property damage $918.00
2. Chubb /Pacific Indemnity Group (Morris & Dee, Agents)
Alternate A: Additional premium for raising
limit to $1,000,000 level; or
premium charge for separate policy
providing umbrella or excess liability
up to $1,000,000 $50,040.00
City Council Minutes
June 19, 1972
Page 9
3. Insurance Company of North America (Morris & Dee, Agents)
Alternate A: Additional premium for raising limit
to $1,000,000 level $5,575.00
Alternate B: Additional premium for raising limit
to $2,000,000 level $7,225.00
Alternate C: Additional premium for - raising limit
to $5,000,000 level $8,275.00
Excluding aviation coverage and riot and civil commotion.
C. Broadform Boil.er Insurance: One bid received.
1. Chubb /Pacific Indemnity (Morris & Dee, Agents)
Annual premium, $207.00
D. Blanket Crime Policy: One bid received.
1. Chubb /Pacific Indemnity (Morris & Dee, Agents)
Annual premium, $490.00
The City Clerk made the following recommendations for the Council's
consideration:
After reviewing the bids received and analyzing the best coverage, the
following recommendations are made:
A. Fire and Allied Perils: to be awarded to the low bidder,
Fireman's Fund, G. B. Evans, Agent. Annual premium, $6009.00
B. Comprehensive.Liability and Property Damage: to be awarded as
follows: Chubb /Pacific Indemnity Group, with only sewer backup
deduction, Morris & Dee, Agents. Annual premium, $46,230.00
Plus
Additional premium for raising limit to $5,000,000, umbrella or
excess liability coverage by The Insurance Company of North'America.
Annual premium, $8,725.00 (will not contain exclusion for riot and
civil commotion)
C. Broadform Boiler Insurance: to be awarded to Chubb /Pacific Indemnity
Group. Annual premium, $207.00
D. Blanket Crime Policy: to be awarded to Chubb /Pacific Indemnity Group.
Annual premium, $490.00
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the
City Council accept the recommendation.and authorize purchase of the
insurance. Motion carried.
18. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Graham,
RESOLUTION NO. 2324, a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo favoring the adoption of HR 14370 (Mills), a.revenue sharing
proposal, was introduced.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: John. C. Brown, Myron Graham, T
NOES: None
ABSENT: Emmons Blake
Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E.Schwartz
19. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham, the
meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Motion carried.
APPROVED: July 17, 1972 �(lF
J. IF T RICK, CITY CLERK
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