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Roll Call
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City Staff
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, September 5, 1972 - 7 :00 P.M.
City Hall
Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
Myron Graham
Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R. D. Miller,
Administrative Officer; R. A. Paul, Director
of Water Services; E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief;
D. F. Romero, City Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire
Chief; A. J. Shaw, City Attorney; J. Stockton,
Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation; P. Gerety,
Planning Associate.
A. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown,
Donald P. Grant was appointed to fill the vacancy on the City Housing
Authority for an unexpired term ending July 31, 1973. Motion carried.
C -1. The City Council authorized payment of claims against the City
subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer.
C -2. The City Clerk reported the following bids were received for
Traffic Signal Installation at Madonna Road- Oceanaire Drive Intersection
City Plan No. 27 -72. Bids were opened September 5, 1972 at 2:00 P.M.
Steiny & Company, Inc. $32,081.00
San Francisco
Lee Wilson Electric Co. $32,198.00
Arroyo Grande
Hannah Electric $32,447.00
San Luis Obispo
Collins Electrical $33,333.00
Stockton, CA
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE $30,000.00
The City Council awarded the contract to Steiny and Company, Inc.
C -3. The City Clerk reported the following bids were received for
Madonna Road Widening, Calle Joaquin to Oceanaire Drive, City Plan 26 -72.
Bids were opened September 5, 1972 at 2:30 P.M.
R.. Burke Corporation $89,216.00
San Luis Obispo, CA
Madonna Construction Co. $89,450.00
San Luis Obispo, CA
City Council Minutes
September 5, 1972
Page 2
Walter Brothers Const. $90,060.00
San Luis Obispo
Gus Howie $94,409.60
San Luis Obispo
M. J. Hermreck, Inc. $95,104.30
Nipomo
Hi -Way Construction $97,679.00
Santa Maria
Ted Watkins $99,050.00
Paso Robles
Sully Miller Construction $101,192.92
Oxnard
A. J. Diani Construction $104,992.00
Santa Maria
ENGINEER' S ESTIMATE $87,982.00
The City Council awarded the contract to R. Burke Corporation.
.0 -3A. The City Clerk reported the following bids were received for
Water Line Improvements, Woodbridge, Higuera to Beebee; Beebee, South
to Woodbridge; Woodbridge, Beebee to Katy; Calle Joaquin, Prado Road
to Calle Joaquin; City Plan 31 -72. Bids were opened September 5, 1972
at 3:00 P. M.
R. Baker Const.
San Luis Obispo
Chas. A. Pratt
Atascadero
Ted Watkins
Paso Robles
Phase A Phase B
Alt. 1
$43,581.72 $13,036.46
47,934.27
50,611.00
14,308.60
14,815.00
Total Phase B
Alt. 2
$56,618.18 $10,600.10*
62,242.87 10,568.28*
65,426.00 11,523.00*
ENGINEER'S 47,122.92 14,119.26 61,242.18 10,140.24*
ESTIMATE
* It was explained to the Council that Alternate 2 of Phase B was for the
purpose of establishing the amount to be paid by the developer for
extension of the Woodbridge Street main and was calculated on the cost
for installing an eight -inch line. Alternate 1 of Phase B was the cost
to install a twelve -inch main.
The City Council awarded the contract to R. Baker Construction, to
include Phase 6, Alternate 1. Contract to be awarded after payment is
received from the Nelson family for their portion of the contract.
C -4. The City Council approved the following contract payments:
R. Baker Construction
Waterline Improvement
City Plan 38 772
Cully Manufacturingq
Sign Mounts
City Plan 17 -72
Est.
#2
$ 1,306.80
Est.
#3(Final)
2,768.80
Change Order
1,280.00
Est.
#3
$ 2,132.55
Est.
#4(Final)
775.95
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City Council Minutes
September 5, 1972
Page 3
C. S. Construction Co. Est. #1 $34,243.26
Street Resurfacing
City Plan 33 -72
Smee's Plumbing Est. #1 $ 2,280.78
Repair Heat Exchangers Change Order #1 5,092.00
Sludge Digester
City Plan 33 -72
Walter Brothers Est. #2 $ 1,854.00
Johnson Avenue Widening Est. #3(Final) 507.43
City Plan 25 -72
W. G. Watkins Est. #3 $ 1,370.88
Monterey St. Storm Drain Est. #4 (Final) 507.43
City Plan 22 -72
R. Baker Construction Est. #2 $ 7,952.37
Sewer Line (Palm 8 St. Rosa) Est:_. #3(Final) 2,606.22
City Plan 21 -72
C -5. The City Council approved a request from the Firemen's
Association to start an insurance program requiring payroll deductions
to be effective October 1, 1972, subject to working out the details
with the Finance Department.
C -6. The City Council received and filed a letter from Robert F.
Brown, President of La Fiesta 1972, thanking the Council for its support.
' The Council asked that La Fiesta present a financial statement.
C -7. A communication from the County Board of Supervisors requesting
that the City take over the operation and maintenance of Cuesta Park,
was referred to the Park.and Recreation Commission for study and
recommendation.
C -8. The City Council denied the claim of Agnetha Bergman for
injuries incurred when she fell on the sidewalk at 1127 Chorro Street,
and referred the matter to theCity's insurance carrier.
C -9. The Mayor was authorized to accept and record a Deed of
Easement from Reeder Development for a sewer lift station in El Camino
Estates.
C -10. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown,
the City Council agreed to accept a covenant from Martin Polin for a
planter on Foothill Blvd., and authorized the Mayor to execute the
agreement. Motion carried.
C -11. The minutes of the August 23, 1972 meeting of the Waterways
Committee were ordered received and filed.
C -12. The City Council received and filed a copy of the letter sent
to the residents near Sinsheimer Ball Park, advising them of steps
being taken ti screen the northwest boundary of the park in order to
alleviate the problem of light from the park.
City Council Minutes
September 5, 1972
Page 4
C -13. The City Council received and filed a copy of a letter from
the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce to the State Department of Parks add
Recreation regarding Camp San Luis Obispo Regional Recreation Area.
C -14. The City Council received and filed a letter from
Mrs. Christine Wells regarding the new sign standards in the downtown
area.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, the
consent items were approved as indicated. Motion carried..
1. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of
ORDINANCE NO. 562, an ordinance amending the Official Zone Map of the
City of San Luis Obispo to rezone property on South Higuera Street from
R -1 to PD R -1 as requested by Garden Homes, Ltd.
Pat Gerety, Planning Associate, reviewed the recommendations of the
Planning Commission for the Council's information.
Mavor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appreared for or against adoption of the ordinance.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, presented a memorandum from the City
Engineer stating this particular development was far enought away
from the sewer plant and could have no adverse affects from odors.
Councilman Gurnee was opposed to this development. He felt it was a
high density development and would accelerate development between the
existing City and Garden Homes. He also opposed the development as
it was contrary to the presently adopted General Plan and no planning
was being considered for the school children living in this area. He
felt the tract was not being protected in its design as it was subject
to inundation during heavy flooding.
Councilman Brown felt the City in approving this zoning must consider
the existing General Plan and not some plan under consideration. He
stated that for various reasons, single family dwellings had been
lagging behind other developments. He felt this planned development
would supply much needed dwellings. He stated he would support the
rezoning.
Councilman Blake felt this was the type of development needed by the
City, that it was well planned and would serve a great number of
people in need of decent housing. He also felt this planned develop-
ment met all the conditions of the existing General Plan.
Mayor Schwartz felt this property was in the City limits and had been ,
for a number of years, that it had been zoned according to the General
Plan and he felt the property owner should be allowed to develop his
property. He continued that if this development moved ahead, it
would help alleviate a water problem in this end of the City and in
Los Osos Valley. He also felt the planned development was well done
and would give the property owners a good living environment.
City Council Minutes
September 5, 1972
Page 5
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the follow-
ing ordinance was introduced for final passage. ORDINANCE NO. 562, an
ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo amending the Official ?one Map of
said City, to rezone property on South Higuera, with condition No. 15
(of the Planning Commission) regarding odors from the sewer plant to be
deleted.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: T. Keith Gurnee
ABSENT: Myron Graham
2. The City Council considered the recommendation from the Director
of Water Services regarding a proposed apartment complex at 721 Johnson
Avenue. One of the conditions established by the Planning Commission was
the installation by the developer of an eight -inch (8 ") water main from
Toro Street to Phillips Lane and across the Johnson Avenue frontage of
the development. He stated that this was a dead end main and that in
order to provide reliable fire service, this main should be extended two
hundred feet (2001) to Peach Street at an additional cost of approximately
$2500 which should be borne by the City in order to up -date the fire
flows in this area.
A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, explained the requirements of the City Charter
relative'to granting of contracts over $2000 without formal bid
procedures.
Councilman Blake stated he was in favor of the recommendation and proposal
of the Director of Water Services, R. A. Paul, subject to agreement
protecting the City in the bidding procedure.
Councilman Brown was in support of the proposal subject to the legal
protection of the City.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Blake, the City
Council accented the recommendation of the Director of Water Services,
that the City assume the cost of the additional loop extension subject
to the technicalities being worked out by the City staff. Motion
carried.
3. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the
appeal of R. R. Dodd from the Board of Adjustments requirement to
install an eight -inch (8 ") water main at 2050 Swazey Street to serve
two duplexes.
Dennis Wheeler, Contractor, stated they were willing to cooperate with
the City in upgrading the water system of the quadrant of the City and
that they would be willing to install the proportionate share of the
required main for their frontage which would be between $500 to $700,
but they felt the requirements of the Water Director, which would cost
about $6000, would make the project for two duplexes uneconomical. He
stated he would be willing to sign any agreement necessary for future
cooperation by the property owner for developing a proper water system.
R. A. Paul, Director of Water Services, explained that the area proposed
for development was extremely deficient in fire flows and that this
development should have additional protection or should not be allowed.
He therefore recommended that the City Council reg6ire installation of
an eight -inch water main from the corner of Swazey and Osos to the rear
of the property at Rachel and include the necessary hydrant. The
estimated cost to the developer less the depreciated cost of the exist-
ing service, would be $4600.
City Council Minutes
September 5, 1972
Page 6
Charles Dorsey, realtor, explained they did not question the Water
Director's recommendation but they felt that the economic impact on a
two unit development would be too much to carry. They hoped the City
Council would find some way to allow this development to proceed with-
out this large capital expenditure.
Councilman Gurnee did not feel that the existing water users should be
required to pay for fire protection for a new development.
Councilman Blake felt the City should investigate the possibility of
instituting a special assessment district in this general area to
improve the water lines for fire protection. He also felt that if
the developer were willing to pay for his share and would pay in
advance, this would be a reasonable approach..
Councilman Brown felt the precedent established in the Paragon Homes
Development and the Brazil development in this general area indicated
that the City should only be required to pay for the existing water
mains.
Mayor Schwartz felt the City Council had followed a policy of re-
quiring water service to the nearest point of adequate service and
should not change their policy at this time, although he stated he
would support the establishment of a special assessment district to
install the required water system and he hoped that the City Council
would proceed with the formation of such a district.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained the special assessment procedures
which would be to assess only property owners who would benefit by the
improvements. He also explained the steps necessary to start such a
district.
D. Wheeler, Contractor, stated that if the City was serious in forming
a special assessment district, they should proceed and he and his
principals would do all they could to cooperate in the formation of
the district.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the
City Council deny the appeal of R. R. Dodd on the basis that it was
contrary to existing City policy. Motion carried.
4. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented the tentative map of
Tract 460 (Volny) for the Council's information. He listed the con-
ditions established by the Planning Commission for this development.
The City Council discussed with the City Engineer and Associate Planner
the proposed development of Tract 460 and referred the matter back to
the Planning Commission without recommendation.
5. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the
proposed abandonment of a portion of a public services easement on
Johnson Avenue near Munoz Street.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained what portion of the easement was
being considered for abandonment and for what purposes.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared to comment.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
City Council Mlnutes
September 5, 1972
Page 7
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Blake, the follow-
ing resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2366, a resolution finding
and determining that a portion of a public service easement on Johnson
Avenue near Munoz Street is unnecessary and ordering vacation thereof.
Passed and adc
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
pted on the following roll call vote:
Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
None
Myron Graham
6. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the
appeal of Mid -State Bank from a denial by the Planning Commission for
use of a temporary building at the site recently approved for construction
of a permanent facility.
P. Gerety, Planning Associate, presented the action of the Planning
Commission which approved the use permit by a majority of the members
present (3 out of 5) but stated the Planning Commission's rules require
that all use permits be approved by four members.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
Carrell R. Pruett, President of Mid -State Bank, stated that the request
was for a temporary full service bank building to be located adjacent
to their proposed new building while the new facility was under
construction. They felt the temporary structure would only be required
for a period of nine to twelve months, if the use permit were granted,
the temporary operation would start within thirty days and would allow
Mid -State Bank to immediately serve the Cal Poly Student Body for this
school year and would have a bank available to campus. He concluded
that if the City Council wished, they could place a bond with the City
that they would remove the building and landscaping within one year
whether the new building was completed or not.
Marvin Hartwig, Mid -State Bank, urged the City Council to grant this
temporary use permit so they could get into operation almost
immediately.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
A. Merriam, architect, urged the City Council to approve this temporary
use as he felt it would take the pressure off the developer of the new
bank building so they would do a good job and control the landscaping.
He hoped that the City Council would grant the permit and allow them
time to do a good job on the permanent building.
Councilman Brown moved that the City grant a temporary use permit for
nine months with no extension after that time.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Mayor Schwartz moved that the City Council grant the temporary use permit
subject to the Planning Commission conditions and with the added condition
that the site be cleared and returned to its natural condition by
September 1, 1973.
Motion died for lack of a second.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the
City Council grant a temporary use permit to Mid State Bank subject to
the Planning Commission's conditions and the added condition that the
site be cleared and returned to its natural condition by June 1, 1973.
Motion carried.
City Council Minutes
September 5, 1972
Page 8
7. The City Council received a communication from Carl Nielson,
478 Lincoln Street, regarding a.structure on property adjacent to his
residence which was ordered removed by the Building Department within
thirty days of November 24, 1972, and had still not been removed.
J. Kellerman, Chief Building Inspector, explained that the first
letter from the Building Department was mailed to Mr. Ryan on the
basis of the-.Nielson complaint and information given at the time of '
the complaint, but that subsequent inspection of the Ryan property
found there was no violation and that Ryan did not need to remove
the arbor.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Blake, that
J. Kellerman be instructed to write to Mr. Nielson explaining that
after full inspection, no building code violations were found to
exist. Motion carried.
3. The City Council considered a communication from R. A. Paul,
Director of Water Services, regarding the unauthorized use of public
fire hydrants. He explained that many contractors and individuals
are improperly taking water from hydrants without approval, causing
pressure surges in the system which would be dangerous to the system
and also are dangerous to the hydrants. It was his recommendation
that he be allowed to prosecute violators under misdemeanor sections
of the California State Penal Code.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the
City Council concur in the recommendation of the Water Director.
Motion carried.
9. Consideration of plans and specifications for paving and I
landscaping Parking Lot No. 9 was continued.
10A. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and specifications
for the Carpenter Street Drainage Project. He explained the work to be
accomplished under the contract at an estimated cost of $5,500.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the plans
and specifications were approved and the City Engineer was authorized
to call for bids. Motion carried.
IOB. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and specifications
for the Sinsheimer Baseball Park Parking Lot Improvements. He explained
the scope of the work to be accomplished under the contract at an
estimated cost of $7,400.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the plans
and specifications were approved and the City Engineer was authorized
to call for bids. Motion carried.
11. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented a request for final
acceptance for Tract 400 El Camino Estates. He stated the tract was
completed in accordance with the subdivision agreement and that except
for weed abatement in the landscaping along the powerline, all work had
been completed and he recommended acceptance by the Council.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the follow-
ing resolution was indroduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2372, a resolution
accepting the off -site improvements in Tract 400.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
City Council Minutes
September 5, 1972
Page 9
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Graham
12. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the
violation of Municipal Code Section 5200.19 by Robert Wilcox (Bob's
Beacon Service Station) in parking and storing inoperative vehicles
upon his premises for more than one year. (Continued from 8/21/72)
The Planning Department reported that all vehicles had been removed
and that the City Council could drop the consideration of the charges.
13. Traffic Committee Report of August 24, 1972.
72 -9 -1C. The Traffic Committee has studied the Council's suggestion
that bike lanes be extended from the easterly edge of the Laguna Lake
property to Higuera Street or as far as practicable. It was felt that
such a lane could be accommodated on both sides of Madonna from Calle
Joaquin to the Madonna Inn access road and freeway ramps opposite.
There would be some inconvenience to customers of the Colony Kitchen
Restaurant, but we feel that the small number of spaces lost would
not be unreasonable in the interest of promoting bicycle safety.
To the east, there is an almost ideal area on the south side of Madonna
over the freeway which is designated as a restricted area (no motorized
vehicles) by means of cross hatch markings. We therefore feel it would
be feasible and desirable, with the approval of the Division of Highways
to extend the bike lane on the south side of Madonna as far as Higuera.
However, because of space limitations and possible liability problems
and accidents resulting therefrom, we recommend against an extension of
the bike lane on the north side.
The City Engineer was asked to contact the Division of Highways.
72 -3 -6T. In accordance with the Council's suggestion, the Traffic
Committee has met with a responsible representative from the Post
Office to discuss the problem of mail receptacles in City rights -of-
way whcih are necessitated by the Post Office's unwillingness for
economy reasons to hand deliver to the front of the residences in
residential areas. After considerable discussion, it was agreed that
all reasonable effort should be made to avoid the necessity of such
individual boxes within the City right -of -way, particularly in new
subdivisions where City requirements are directed toward the creation
of an attractive, uncluttered, safe environment. It is therefore
recommended that rural. type mail receptacles be barred from the right
of way area back of the curb in all newly developed residential areas.
After discussion the matter was referred back to the Traffic Committee
for further study.
72 -9 -2T. The Traffic Committee has received a request from the manage-
ment of the Creekside Mobilehorne Park, representing the owners, to have
parking restructed on the west side of Higuera for 150 feet in either
direction (north and south) from the mobilehome entrance road. Cars
parked in the street area on Higuera cause a serious visibility problem,
particularly in view of the high speed traffic on Higuera and the
unusual traffic pattern. Since the red zoning is requested by the
owners and there seems to be Tittle real need for parking on Higuera
by the mobilehome Dark dwellers, we recommend approval of the request.
City Council Minutes
September 5, 1972
Page 10
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the follow-
ing resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2377, a resolution
restricting parking on South Higuera Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Myron'Graham
72 -9 -3T. The Traffic Committee has received a request for elimination
of the first parking meter space on the easterly side of Garden north
of Marsh so that left hand turning movements from Marsh to Garden
would be facilitated. This is a narrow street and the turning movement
referred to is quite tight. We therefore recommend approval.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the follow-
ing resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2378, a resolution
restricting parking on Garden Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Myron Graham
72 -9 -4T. The public works department has been making a study of
possible locations for additional bike racks in cooperation with the
Police Department. Five downtown locations have been submitted involving
a loss of three parking meter spaces. We feel that racks are needed at
these locations and recommend that they be installed. The locations
are:
The first space (easterly) in front of the Economy Drug Store on Higuera;
The last:space (easterly) in front of the Pos Office on Marsh Street;
A space in front of Ethel Red's'
The last space (northerly) in front of Bushong's Realty on Chorro;
The last space (westerly) in front of Riley's Shoe STore on Higuera.
The recommendation was approved.
72 -9 -5T. Dr. Kusumoto has recommended red zoning to improve visibility
on Bishop Street in the vicinity of the parking lot exit behind the
County Health Center. We feel that this would be a good idea and would
not cause a great inconvenience to anyone. We recommend that the first
two parking spaces to the south of Johnson which are presently green,
be painted red as well as the next space to the south between the first
and seconde driveway ramps. That space is presently unrestricted.
However, we do not feel that further restriction (as requested) is
necessaey because of Bishop's down slope.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the
following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2379, a resolution
restricting parking on Higuera Street, Chorro Street and Bishop Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
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City Council Minutes
September 5, 1972
Page 11
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Broom, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Myron Graham
14. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Blake, the
following ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE NO. 567, an ordinance
repealing Section 8300 of the Municipal Code.
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Myron Graham
15. The City Council discussed House of Representatives Bill 16171
introduced by Republican Burt L. Talcott, representing San Luis Obispo
County.
Councilman Gurnee reviewed for the Council's information the provisions
of the Talcott bill dealing with the Lopez Wilderness Area. He con-
cluded that there were a number of items left unanswered in the Talcott
version and that without a map accompanying the bill there was really
no way to know if the Senate and House versions covered the same area.
' Lee Wilson, Arroyo Grande, reviewed with the City Council the differences
between the Senate and the House Lopez Bills as he understood them. He
felt the House version was a good bill and should be supported for
the preservation of the Lopez Area. He agreed there were differences
in the two bills but felt they could be worked out by a joint committee.
Councilman Blake felt the House version of the Lopez Wilderness Act was
a good compromise of the Senate bill and he also felt that the South
County governmental representatives could support the talcott bill.
Councilman Brown felt that in all the wilderness bills, the right to
keep fire protection improvements in the area was a good thing for the
protection of the environment.
Councilman Gurnee felt the talcott bill should not be called a Wilderness
Bill as it did not meet the criteria for wilderness classification.
Mayor Schwartz agreed that there were certain imperfections in both bills
as they applied to the Lopez area but he felt that due to the marginal
classification of Lopez, any protection of the area should be accepted.
Councilman Gurnee asked that the City Council authorize the preparation
of a letter to Republican Talcott asking for a map along with his bill
and clarification of some of the differences in both versions.
Mayor Schwartz was authorized to write a letter to Republican Burt L.
Talcott regarding the Lopez Bill and the City Council agreed to consider
it at a future date.
16. The City Council again discussed the "hair pin" sign standards
in downtown San Luis Obispo, their locations and their hindrances, if
any, to pedestrian traffic.
City Council Minutes
September 5, 1972
Page 12
The City Council also discussed whether the right thing might be to cut
the inside leg of the standard off in order to give more room on the
sidewalk to pedestrians.
The City Engineer felt the signs could be modified and still be safe
with one leg. He was instructed to modify the hairpin on Broad near
the Art Center to a penant design. 1
The matter was referred to the Traffic Committee for study and they
were asked to invite the Chairman of the Design Review Board when
this matter was discussed.
17. The City Council adjourned to executive session.
18. The City Council adjourned to Monday, September 11, 1972 at
7:30 P.M.
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APPROVED: November 5, 1972
ATRICK, CITY CLERK
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