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Roll Call:
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
July 18, 1966 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
Present: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
Mayor Whelchel asked that everyone stand in a moment of silent prayer in memory of
William M. Houser, City Attorney, who had recently passed away.
City Staff:
Present: P. Chapman, Planning and Building Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick,
City Clerk; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero,
City Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; Ervin Rodgers, Police
Chief; W. Flory, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; E. P.
Thompson, Water Superintendent.
The minutes of the meetings of June 20 and July 5, 1966 were held over.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, claims against the
City for the month of July 1966 were approved and ordered paid subject to the approval
of the Administrative Officer. Motion carried.
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1. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's information a progress
report on�the Standard Oil Company lease on Prado Road for construction of a service
station facility on City owned property.
Mr. Romero reported that the amendments and changes requested by the City Attorney,
William Houser, had been made on the lease and that it was ready for Council action.
As the Council just received copies of the lease prior to this meeting, a decision
was held over to- Thursday, July 21, 1966 for further consideration.
2. Communication from Mr. and Mrs. Levin protesting the extremely high weed abate-
ment charge for their property which was rototilled this year but had been burned in
prior years. Prior to 1966 the weed abatement charges ran from $10.00 to $15.00 per
year where as the 1966 charge was $60.00.
Mrs. Levin appeared before the City Council and stated that they were willing to pay
some increase but that figured that this was out of line and asked for some adjust-
ment by the Council.
Fire Chief, L. Schlobobm, explained to the City Council that the Levin parcel on
Augusta Street was a large one acre lot, that it took'a lot of time to rototili as
the lot was full of rocks and wire.
Farther Chief Schlobohm stated that on July 10, 1966 he had reduced the charge from
$60.00 to $48.000
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the weed
abatement charge be reduced to $25.00. Motion carried.
Mrs. Levin thanked the City Council for its consideration.
3. Communication from Roto Rooter Sewer and Drain Service requesting Council
consideration of allowing this firm to use the City sewers to dump refuse pumped by
their septic tank truck of sewage collected *both within and without the City 'of San
Luis Obispo.
Mr. Romero, City Engineer, explained the problem faced by these companies that pump
out septic tanks,,etc, and the fact that they are finding it extremely difficult to
find dumping grounds for this sewage. He'stated that this had come before the
Council several months ago and since that time he had been investigating ways and
means of handling the situation. He stated one of the major problems was that the
truck pumping sewage from septic tanks many times also picked up cans and rocks and
he does not want this type of debris dumped into the sewer lines, as it would damage
pumps, etc, at the sewage treatment plant.
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July 18, 1966
Page 2
Mr. Romero stated that he felt that a special receiving equipment should be con- .
structed by the City. He also stated that other Cities are faced with this problem
and that they usually charge.by the truck load for dumping refuse and sewage into
the sanitary system. He suggested on an interim basis that $5.00 per truck be the
fee for this service.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the City
establish an interim charge of $5.00 for 1000 gallons or less of sewage until the '
City adopts a permanent ordinance and the City Engineer to proceed with the con-
struction of the dump rack.
7. On motion of Councilman Gallagher,. seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
ordinance.. was introduced.for final passage. Ordinance No. 344, an ordinance rezoning
296, 282 and 278 Santa Rosa Street from R -4 to R -C.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F.-Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7A.. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, the Mayor was
authorized to aceept and record on behalf of the City a covenant from A. H. Nelson
and J. B. Smith for installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk at the new street line
on Santa Rosa Street at Montalban Street. Motion carried.
4.
At this time the City
Council held a public hearing on the request.to change
the
name of Via Esperanza
Street to
Del Mar Court.
The
City Clerk presented a
petition.signed
by the majority of the residents of Del
'
Mar
Court requesting such
a change
and also a letter from the property owners on
Via
Esperanza stating that
they had.no
objection to the name change.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the City Council.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1582, a resolution changing the name of
Via Esperanza to Del Mar Court.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
ordinance was introduced for'final passage. Ordinance No. 350, an ordinance amending
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certain portions of the zoning ordinance.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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July 18, 1966
Page 3
9. At this time the City Council continued the public hearing on the recommendation
of the Planning Commission to rezone from R -1 and R -3 to R-0 property located on the
north side of Meinecke Avenue west of Highway No. 1.
The following communication was received from the property owners Dorothea Meinecke,
Elsbeth Meinecke Giorgi. and Margaret Meinecke Weant requesting that the City Council
' not consider the rezoning of their property at this time as they wish to withdraw
their application as the three doctors who had agreed to purchase the property for
construction of a medical office have found it financially impossible due to the
requirements of full street improvements.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the City
accept the request for withdrawing the rezoning application. Motion carried.
9B. At this time the City Council considered the matter of sidewalk improvements on
both sides of Santa Rosa Street between Murray and Foothill Boulevard.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, that Dr. Cox be
exempted from placing sidewalk on the east side of Santa Rosa Street where the
encroachment of the creek makes this construction impractical. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that Cal Poly be
exempt and not be required to put in sidewalk on Santa Rosa Street until the property
is developed by the College. Motion carried. Councilman Blake and Councilman
Miller voting no.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City delay
construction of sidewalk on the west side of Santa Rosa Street between Murray and
Foothill Boulevard until some development takes place. Motion carried. Councilman
Miller voting no.
' On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the Council
authorize the City Engineer to make a study on the need of sidewalk installation on
Chorro Street from West Street to Rougeot Place. Motion carried.
4B. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of the
Planning Commission to change the name of Lizzie Street from Johnson Avenue east to
Wilding Lane to Las Lomas Street.
Dr. Notley, Superintendent of the San Luis Obispo Coastal Unified School District,
appeared before the City Council urging that the City Council change the name of
Lizzie Street to Las Lomas Street. He stated that the request was based on complaints
and criticism that he had heard from persons when referring to Lizzie Street, and he
felt a more dignified name would add better feeling to the community. He stated he
contacted all persons living on Lizzie Street and none of them objected to the name
change.
Mr. F. Bowden, property owner, appeared before the City Council and objected to the
requested name change of Lizzie Street based on historical value of the name as it
was named after the daughter of the developer of this portion of San Luis Obispo,
and he felt that the as= Lizzie Street had a long historical significance to the
community and its pioneers.
Further, he stated he planned to extend Lizzie Street easterly past the adobe when
he developed his property.
' Mr. E. Rogers objected to changing the name of Lizzie Street because of its histori-
cal past and further he understood it was one of the first street names in San Luis
Obispo.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Spring stated that he has been contacted by many property owners and
residents of the City who objected to changing the name of Lizzie Street without
some significant reason.
Councilman Miller stated he objected -to the change of Lizzie Street because of the
historical value of the name and its uniqueness and he felt no change was necessary.
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July 18, 1966
Page 4
Councilman -Gallagher. -stated -he.had-,ao.obiection,to the street :name. -change -but felt
that, the. City. -Council, .ihould go ,along with the - wishes .-of the proRa y: owners .
Councilman Blake stated he would support the name change of Lizzie Street to Las
Lomas rStreet. -as,.,reque ted..
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andiskiid--�bt- -change:-the-name,--,of7.----
Mayor. ...Whelchel stated-lie had,been-'contacted i to
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Lizzie.Street-,but..4id' feel. tfiaE.,the.,Council should change that ortion,3f;Wilding
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Lane now known as -Lizzie,..Street.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by'C''oundilman Gallagher; that the 'fiam_e_'"_0"f
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L z . zie Street from JohAsonAvenue•,east to Wilding,Lane not be changed.— Motion
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carried. .. Council mari
On motion of Councilman.Spring,-seconded byCouncilman Gallagher, .,the.following
resolution was introduced;_-.R69olution N6.'1583,-'a f eso'llit io"#�chafigi Fig 'tm-. name of
e L�ifie.
a portion of LL'_zie Stre t to Wilding
Passed .and adopted -on..the-f:dll:cFiing'i6l-k 'call '-vote .
AYES: Frank Gallagher,' Emmons Blake; Af tt uf' F.
.:,,:,Donald,.Q. Miller, Clell W. Whe lchel.,,,
NOES,:' N ne
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ABSENT: None
5. -.At this _t ime,..the� _:bity-Cou"JficIl -held a.,pi5liE*heafihg..6h':�ihe-r6tomn6ndat 'io "hof "the
Traff"i-c 'Committee.,io- remove., theall'iia- �&rking meters'orf Monterey, - Street ' between
B omo�tr_eeis'and t6 reinstate _-atW-0'J`K5u-'r 'p'a-rkifig IiEit.
f6zfd and- Nip
Mayor Whelchel declared t
he' public.hearing,;opep
Mr. Leitcher appeared,,biifo' i�e"-uhizi'-,City C_-buic3.;1J"and-,'stated he agreed with- Yh e prq
po
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to eliminate all day parking meters onMonterZ y Street between gidad S t ieei -And
.Fipomo,e-Street and-alsoifelt that the two hour-unmetered zone.for,this.portion.of
r-,, - r-, e
Monterey S t et was the piopei action.
He further suggested that the City Council consider' sometim'elfn thee " - future the
removal..,of.,all,parking,.meters,in the City of _• San Luis :1 Obispo as an inducement and
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encouragement-
.,for,shBppers_visiting the City.
Mavoi.WIiel6b:61'-d6clared. the. public
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On motion of
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f4e the' iecomm&nda-
tion-of'i��"ITaffib'Cdmfiitti& V&&6&&0ted'and `mief&f� 'afid"pf-b-sts We'r&moved at-this
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time. Motion carried.
X... Communication. rom. Harry Murphy, Attorney 'r'e`pr'e s'-e nt ihg "Dan s-
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requesting that a temporary pe'iidt" be 'ranted 'io-Ddfi'.S '6d'cktdil7-LoVpge to connect
to the I .'.crbb - l a D
TV -servic1e�--
through Parkiig Lot No.''V'uhtil such time as-all
servi ce o underground -in' ln'
ac'cordanceF with 'th6- UtilityDi:strict.-`
Oil.motion of Councilman.Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City,
. . , , I `authorize ' — , -T-!7= . .,
Council -i"-"vdi�rairi'c'd"to' fWtable TV 'Cotgany-,to `seiirej Cocktail, Ldung�'
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with overhead wires through Parking Lot No. 6 subject to the-fil'ing of-a-,lett6f that
the Cocktail.Lounge owner and.the Cable Company,will.remove the wire when the balance
0 - the' area: O
" es- iffid'. ;_. 146ti;dii carried.'
6. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation
the Traffic Committee that parking be, restricted - on the west side of Broad Street-
between Serrano Drive and Center S'treet.
the ffdtices'maited lout'-�:k'pilal Ln"�-
Mr. Romero, 'Pity:.Eng neer',_ state that
was intention to restrict all par ing'on
boundaries were misleading as was e in
the west side of Broad Street between Serrano Drive and Cent,6r. siree't -but only, areas
where -the. slopef of., -the. hillside encroached, into the: parking lane-.
LLJ;.
Mr. Romero then eiip"iain'ed-fhaf'cars p&fledd `alb7h&IdEF'thdse- hill's ide -a=6is -16:n6fdach-
into the driving lanes, thus partially blocking traffic.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
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City Council lanutes
July 182 1966
Page 5
Mr. Gary Cully, resident; appearedi before the City:CouncIl and objected.to the
placing by--,the City of any parking•:restriction on Broad-.Street due to-the narrowness
of the street and the high speed traffic -used on the street and he felt that the;
Installation of sidewalks would make the street narrower and more hazardous. - He
explained that he had several accidents with people hitting his truck while it was
parked in front of his - house in the: sidewalk arede,
Mr. Elmer Green; :-181 North-Broad Street-, did-not object•,to:the:proposal of restrict-
ing property on Broad Street` - unless 'it affected his = property: He etated.that if it
affected his property he would object and strenuously protest.such an action. wHe
stated - that- -he'-also parks - his -:car in what would,belthe sidewalk area and if he were
required to put in curb-and-gutter he would-be afraid to leave -his car in front of
his house.
Fire Chief Schlobohm urged•that'the City Council widen this- portion of Broad Street
as this is the road used by trucks from Fire Station No. 2 to go easterly and
southerly to the Laguna Lake area. He felt that =the narrowness-of this street was
extremely hazardous for all types of traffic:
Mr. Cully again appeared before the City-Council and suggested that stop signs be ,-
installed on Broad Street to see if this could not slow down the traffic movement
and make the street safer.
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Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.
on motion of Councilman Gallagher,, seconded by-Councilman..Miller,.that the matter,
of restricting traffic on portions of Broad Street between.Serrano Drive and Center
Street be re- referred to the Traffic Committee for additional study and report to
the City Council at: the. next. meeting. Motion carried.
In the matter of the installation of sidewalks on the east side of Broad Street
continued from a-prior meeting,- it was moved'by Councilman Miiler,,seconded by Mayor
Whelchel that curbs and gutters not be required on Broad Street, Files 145, 146 and
147. Motion carried.
11. Communication from the•County Department of- Public Health regarding the,
installation of sanitary'facilities at thelmaintenance.gard:iocated on Emily Street.
The Health Department was particularly interested in shower facilities for employees
who are required to work in the City �sewer'linesr'and could =be 'contaminated by the ,
sewage. -The Health 'Department -felt -that if showers' werev(available =the employees•
would not be' required to go how 'i'n possibly contaminated clothing.,
Mr_ Romero,. City Engineer,.stated that this item of showers and locker rooms had
been placed by him on the last two aanual budgets= but:that the'.ghower-facilities had
been removed during`the'budget sessions.. -He stated ,-that he felt this was an
absolute`necessity for the times when the employees are required to fix breaks or
leaks in the sewer lines and werenit,abls to cleanup prior to going home.
.Mr. Romero added that he had also requested- in�past budgets sufficient funds to buy
coveralls for the street and sewer department employees to wear on the job and that
could be left at thermainteaarice yard if contaminated.
Mr. Romero stated that in this years budget he was planning on proceeding with the
locker room but urged that the Council reconaider and authorize the construction of
' a shower for use by the employees when called out for emergency sewer work.
The City Council discussed the request for the addition of shower facilities at the
maintenance yard ind'also discussed the -fact. that shower facilities were being
constructed with funds from this years',budget at the City sewer plant.
on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded -by -Mayor Whelchel;.•,that a shower be included
In the proposed locker =roW being built at -the maintenance-yard: Motion carried.,
Councilman Gallagher voting no. l •
Mr. Romero was °instructed - to` notify Mr. Gates of the .County Health Department' that
the City is presently'working oa the�lhstaliation•of shower facilities at the sewer
plant and maintenance yard.
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July 18, 1966
Page 6
10. Com'm'ufiication' froa:Jadk)Ander son. appealingc.the 1 provisions -of rSecti o. n. _, . 7 410;6 of -.; f
the7Mfhicipal `Code :d6aling;. with;m4ine!extdnsionscto.-.new-customers and-ob je c ted to.-t i
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requieiminiof ._.the-_-T4ater customer-:beingz-required: to exteiidl:the water. main-to, serve".-.
the it".prooerty.,� n b
Mr. Anderson, Guaranteed Homes, appeared -,,bef orec; the.-.; City,"..Councile.:on behalf. of Mr;.,-,
and Mrs. DeCastro who desire to build a home on Ferrini Road but cannot be served 76
the'Vater main:-does ---not extend past their tpropg-gty;'butcqpds on•Felton!W4y.6 -,He!f6els
-96 -beaf
that:.a's ar,tim'payer and water!.-,custo=r�,that;theiCity.-,should,extend.,..t.his,Edifi'- d-
the�:'Eosts.: f or-- such.. installation.,:. Hericontinued that. -he � understood. the- ordinarice.
requiring extensions of-water mains _, to.1, bet: pgid,.7for by:)the customers -buE.:felt. the
esftmated:cosnof $2.-,;500--was•,.excessive-,to;sjerve, one. proper t
Mr. Thompson Director of the Water Department, referred the City Council to Section
7410-.6-_'of�the Manic ipalq Codd? whi-ch 7deal s- wit h,.thi s.
Councilman Miller stated.he fe-lt._that,,.,while-. this was.,.,a h.ards.hip,for-.a.;s.ingle.,p�r9peFty
owner, other persons in the City are required7.tO'comply;with the prgviS.ions:_of,..the...,
Municipal Code dealing with water and sewer main extensions and therefore could see
no reason' for' A- var-i ance",;f or thi s-,app 1-ic ant.%, ;4:3
Councilman Gallagher stated that he too could understand the. Problem; of developing,,
one lot but felt that everyone should be treated equally under the ordinances and:
therefore felt that the main should),be..Out-:in,.by . tife7,propekrty,ovners..
Codhc"i-lidad- Spr-ing' and --Couficil6a:h-,rBlake. both: :agreed, .that-.the% provisions qt the;
Municipal- rCod 6.9houl:d -' big upheld.,'
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On motion of Councilman Gallayh er;7 -seconded 'by CounciIman.,Spring,- j:tha_t..., the.• variance
requested be denied. Motion carried.
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:Ma36r 'Whelchel, declafed':a :rec4ss_Eat, 9.:10.,P.M. ..The meeting. _reconvened ,at.:9 :20. P
wfth 'All Councilk6h presert.
12. Communication from the P.G.&E. Company requesting that the City Council waive
the requiiemerits-mof:.-ai.Ft;anchise:cBond:.-As,,.-g.m;c�pq(q-t�iqq,,q�f.:ppArating.an,-electrical•.
distribution. system.,in)-'t .,City:of.. San Luis Ob spo The bonds were required An -the
past to guarantee the fulfillment of the franchise by the utility.
Further „:' the State.,.Public FUti-lity,,.Code ihas,been. amended to make'the`filiiig of '.a' bond
discretionary with,:,the.,_City Counc,il.-,.,_Theref ore, P.G.&E.-asked,that-the City.Council
pass a resolution waiving the�:K@�quirement.of-fi,ling-the franchise m ond as required
under ordinance No. 248 (New Series).
On motiori:of acounclIman ..Blake, - seconded - by Councilman da' aghei,-thc-� following lowing
. 1 M
resolution�.w.as.-introduced.,:)Resol-ution No. 1585; a resolution.appr.ovir ig �.,cance 1 latlon
L 7. V
of-.fbond!.:-of•.P.G-'&E; Company executed.,in.consideration-of:,grant.by'the.City,of-San.,,,
Luis Obispo.---of f ranchise.to use:;streetg. of ..City for_purpoRses..,ii! jOrdinanc.e. Noe 249'&S.
Ras:sed aimid: adopted; on -.the:; following, roll ..,c a 11 m vote,:
rm 7.
AYES: Emmons Bl ake,,.Frank,, Gal laghei;.. Arthur - F..,pp-Fing,]
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W._Whelctel__
!:0--�'-L,ZOES: --None-. m.
ABSENT: None
Y. At ::this.-time,-the::City-CounciI considered-. ,,an a1n vointe e t ol;he--. C- itM y-Pla. nL n-_ i n- gM ..' ... I ,
m resiped.
Commission to-,.term -,term-of Mrs:r Abkin.who•7has,
of•.:Miyor Whelchel-,:-_.-seconded by%-Councilman Gallagher,; Mrs.:,.E. LaVerne
Schfieider:7-was� appointedto, the -,Planning Commission - t6C_qI#P.1`e-t_e-- tYie -Tn-&xDired term,;
of Mrs. Abkin. Motion carried.
13-..-;.Com=,nicationjrom J;- Hathawayi_.,r.epr4p.senting; Yellow.r Cab,.. "any,. regarding the
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transferring of., the. :_..Yellow.-Cab Comnanv-Certificaie of Public Convenience-and--7
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Necessity to Mrs. Helen L. Smith.
In accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code a public hearing will be
held on the requested transfer on August 15, 1966.
City Council Minutes
July 18, 1966
Page 7
14. Communication from the Division of Hiahways, District V, regarding studies for
improvement of Route 227 for its entire length between Route 101 at Arroyo Grande
and Route 101 in San Luis Obispo.
Communication received and filed.
' 24. Communication from the Planning Director notifying the City Council that the
approach ramp to the footbridge in the Mission Plaza area has been completed but
that the project is at a point where paving and fencing could be installed, lighting
added and the bridge could then be placed into service. Further, W. Chapman
suggested that the City Council suggest a date for the closing of Parking Lot No. 75
etc, should be considered by the City Council.
Mrs. McMeen, President of the Art Association, appeared before the City Council and
presented an architect's rendering of the proposed Art Center and Museum to be
constructed in the Mission Plaza area when the lease with the City has been con-
summated. Mrs. McMeen also presented architectural floor plans of the proposed
building to be built by the Association.
The City Council discussed with Mrs. McMeen the possibility of changing the exterior
of the proposed building to blend in more with the Mission spanish or moorish
architecture.
Mr. P. Chapman, Planning Director, stated that the Planning Commission was referring
the proposed Art Center and Museum to the City's Design Review Board for their
comments and Wgestions for blending the Art Museum into the Mission Plaza theme.
15. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1584, a resolution of intention to
encourage the development of a collector City street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: .Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
16 6 17. At this time the City Council considered the plans and specifications of
Parking Lot No. 11,
Mr. Romero stated that he had proceeded with the plans and specifications for the
improvement of this parking lot but wished to again ask the City Council if they
desired to acquire a piece of property from Mrs. Goff in order to add to the lot.
He felt that the acquisition of the Goff property would make a better development•
even though the City Council had taken prior action to not include this property
in the lot due to the excessive cost to purchase the rear property from Mrs. Goff.
It was the common consent of the City Council that the City proceed on the basis of
the prior action and not acquire additional land from Mrs. Goff, Mandert, etc.
Mr. Romero then brought up the matter of a lease between Nb ron Graham and Mr. Muzio,
former owner of the property on which Parking Lot No. 11 is to be built, for storage
' of art materials in a smaller building in the parking lot.
Mr. Romero stated that Mr. Muzio was attempting to find other storage and that
Mr. Graham would cooperate if other substitute storage were available but at this
time could not report on these negotiations.
The matter of the approval of plans and specifications of Parking Lot No. 11 was
held over to the meeting of August 1, 1966 hoping that this matter regarding the
Graham lease would be settled by that time.
18. Discussion by the City Council on future parking lot acquisitions in the
downtown area was ordered held over.
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July 18, 1966
Page 8
19.•,• Councilman Gallagher- brought.. to .,the, .Council's.lattention the.-,.question of..._..
t,44EL. height -,;of, .the" downtown- street".trees which,;are,• pie sent ly.cover,ing up'
the business -signs so that the public can not see t'he.business locations.fiom the
passing automobiles.
Councilman Gallagher continued that a number of business - people had- contacted him to
see .if something. could be _done. to, -,trim these. - trees., a;:proper,rheight- , so _that. the
locations would not.bre- obscured by. ytheltrees.
Councilman.Gallagher.stated that he felt that _the.wrong_type of tree.. had been.plAnEed
on the Chorro Street . area. ,and that ,this,problem:would,be a difficultone.to•ove. =come,.
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Mr. Flory, Park and Recreation Super intend`enE, stated that the trees for Chorro `
Street .were,planted so �that.,;they_ would grow ,above•the,business.signs..Put that his,. -.:
department -would keep the trees trimmed, to any height the _,Council .desired; 'but that '
constant trimming of:.the,;tree tops would .force, the;rtrees. to_grow ;down and bushier.-.
Mr. Flory suggested that possibly the City could - consult with.a tree expert and
some recommendations as to the best method of controlling the tree growth. Mr.
Flory -: suggested.�s everal�,persons: who. might_be.of help on•this.matter.,-•,,,....-
Mr. Flory was asked by the City Council to contact some of these experts- to..se_e..what
it would cost to have a study made on this matter.
This matter was continued,:to the•.meeting of.:August -1, 1966..• ._
20. At this time the City Council discussed what could be done to'clean up the
sidewalks; in_ the .. downtown. -area „which. • are•_ stained and; are extremely dirty.-:_, -
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After discussion of various possibilities "for aleaning-the'sidewalks.,;•it -.was
decided that this was the responsibility of the property 6wners and tenants
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On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by 'Councilman Sp =iii -, Elias'the "city Council
write a letter to the :Downtown- Association, �. Re,taih Merchants Division, of.. the Chamber
of Commerce and the �Property Owners, Association - stating the:Coiincil�s °`concern for
the dirty sidewalks in the downtown aiea and 'a "string- coope rat ion "from these groups
to clean up this problem. Motion carried. _
21. Communication from the Planning Commission regarding the Auto, Park- .annexation
.and recommending that the whole area between Los Osos Road, Madonna Road and Highway
101., be, included.. in. the. annexation and that the. property.., owners affected can be
contacted to see if they would support "or oppose the annexation:
On motion'of Councilman. Blake,,seconded by. Councilman Spring, the recommendation of
the .Planning Commission: was. approved:, and accepted: Mofion carried.
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22,t ..Planning. Director., ,P.eter.:Chapinan,, stated, that:•the. Thrf.ty;;,Drug Company
submitted, amended •signs .for. ,their store in" the` Polin,'Shopping :Center. The total area
of, ahe: signs comes` within 200,.,square..feet... One ,of_� he signs; will • Be'. placed on _tkie .
roof and the top to extend slightly above the highesf point.
Mr. Chapman continued, -that the -Sign Committee .studyiiij amendments to -rtlie sign."
ordinance recently_ agreed to recommend inclusion of roof sign§ in the`C =1 Dist'r`ict
provided.;they. do, not, extend: above the highest point. of the joof,..:
_Mr. Chapman, Planning Director, then presented sketches and.plot pi. fans of' -the
location and size of the sign requested by thrifty. -
On •motion of.•Counci'Lman Mi.11er,,..seconded..by . Councilman - .Spring,, that the City: Council
approve the signs as requested by Thrifty, Drug ;and ;ahown .o`n t'56 plot "p1ans..p resented.
Motion carried. _ `
23. . Communication`.from the .-Planning :Director regarding''a proposed-'roof- sign-for',
Polin Shopping "Center.
Mr. Chapman.:rePorted� that the Santa Maria Neon Sign_Company.wishes to replace.the
flashing roof sign advertising 'M,. "i wi tli'a` larger sign which- 'will' be non = f lash ing.
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Mr. Chapman-continued that the.Sign Committee has_agreed.to_ recommend that roof•
signs be permitted in the C -N Districts providing they do not exceed above the ridge
line. This would prohibit the new MR..,Z sign but in.view.of the fact that it will
replace a higher flashing sign, 1W.-Chapman stated he thought,.it would be reasonable
to approve the new sign.
' Councilman Blake stated that he objected to the new sign as it was larger than the
one being taken down and felt that this was an expansion of..the use.and,.he did not
support this exchange of signs.
Councilman Gallagher stated that he realized the sign was larger but in order to
remove the objectionable sign with the present flashing action, that he would accept
the new sign.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the Council
approve the new sign for MR. Z as requested by the Santa Maria Neon Company. Motion
lost on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Arthur F. Spring, Frank Gallagher
NOES: Emmons Blake, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
ABSENT: None
25. At this time the City Council considered appeals for adjustments or protests
for assessments made by the City Assessor made on the 1966 /67 Assessment Roll.
The City Clerk reported that no written protests had been received to date.
Mayor Whelchel announced that this was the time the City Council would consider any
protest for adjustment for individual property assessed by the City.Assessor.
No one appeared before the City Council..
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the City Council
Council close the hearings on the 1966 /67 Assessment Roll. Motion carried.
26. Communication from James D. Driscoll, Chief Clerk of the State Assembly,
forwarding assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 52 proclaiming the year 1969 as
California's Bicentennial year and announcing a celebration for same and appointment
of committees for such celebrations.
27. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the Mayor
was authorized to accept the following grant deeds and quitclaim deeds on behalf
of the City and record same.
A. Grant Deed and Agreement for the Christian Churches of Southern California
for Foothill Boulevard widening.
Be Grant Deed and Agreement from C. C. and Be A. Ebnet for Orcutt Road setback
line widening.
C. Grant Deed and Agreement from J. B. Roope, L. R. & S. L. Kimmey for Orcutt
Road setback line widening.
' D. Quitclaim Deed from Tognazini and Whitehead to the City of San Luis Obispo
and Serafino Martinelli for PCRR r/w in the Laguna Lake property.
Motion carried.
28. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
salary step increases were approved effective August 1, 1966. Motion carried.
KRANICH, Beatrice, Stenographer, from Step 1 at $375 to Step 2 at $395 per
month, effective August 1, 1966.
MARCOM, Edward, Fireman, from Step 2 at $521 to Step 3 at $550 per month,
effective August 1, 1966.
MELLO, Stanley, Fire Captain, from Step 3 at $635 to Step 4 at $670 per month,
effective August 1, 1966.
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July 18, 1966
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unciT� adourned t'eecutivesesi'on todisciss personnel= matterThe Cfq-Co s:'
On'kmotion of,-Councilman $lake ;'',sec d'
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