HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/03/1967MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
January 3, 1967 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
Roll Call
Present: Emmons Blake, Frank'Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
' Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
City Staff
Present: Ronald Young, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk;
H. Johnson, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer;
D. F. Romero, City Engineer; J. Wainscott, Battalion Fire Chief;
E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief; E. P. Thompson, Water Superintendent.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the minutes of the
meetings of November 30 and December 19, 1966 were approved. Notion carried.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, claims against
the City for the month of January 1967 were approved and ordered paid subject to
the approval of the Administrative Officer. Motion carried.
1. Mr. Paul Landell, President of the City Employees' Association, appeared before
the City Council and presented additional information on vacation schedules used by
nine additional major employers in the vicinity of the City of San Luis Obispo.
This information was requested by the City Council.
Mr. Landell stated that the average vacation program studied works out to 12.1 days
per year up to 5 years service, 13.6 days per year for 5 to 10 years service, 16.3
days per year for 10 to 15 years service, and 16.9 days for 15 to 20 years of
service and to 18.5 days per year thereafter.
Mr. Landell pointed out that these averages were more liberal than was being
requested by the City Employees' Association which was 10 days vacation until 5 years,
12 days vacation from 5 to 10 years, 15 days vacation from 10 to 15 years and 18 days
vacation after 15 years of service:
The City Council discussed with Mr. Landell the various proposals for adjusting the
City Employees' vacation program.
Mr. Landell explained the vacation periods allowed other agencies and corporations
in the San Luis Obispo area, compared with the City's vacation plan.
One member of the City Council asked if the Employees' Association reviewed the
vacation schedules or programs of private businesses in the City.
Councilman Miller stated that he agreed with the Employees' Association request for
liberalization of the City's vacation policy and that this policy should be granted
effective January 1, 1967.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, was asked if in his normal survey study made
each spring, if he normally looks into the various fringe benefits such as vacation,
' Mr. Miller stated he does not normally look into all fringe benefits but this year
he would look into all conditions of employment.
Mr. Miller continued that unofficially some of the Council had asked him to prornerl
immediately with preparing a salary survey and asked for Council authority tr,
proceed.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, R. D. Ntlier, t: ;>e
Administrative Officer, was authorized to prepare a salary survey for cors;ide_oej ,)n
by the City Council in the 1967/68 budget. Motion carried.
On motion of Mayor Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Spring, the matter o? vacaticr.
extension was held over to be considered by the City Council at the same tie the
salary adjustments are considered.
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Mr. Landell objected to this proposal on the basis that the City's existing vacation
plan is obsolete and is unfair to the employees and he further felt that the minimum
request of the Employees' Association should be granted-effective January 1, 1967.
Motion carried. Councilman Miller voting no.
2. Communication from Elmer H. Brown, Jr. and C. J. and Irene Wilkinson requesting ,
the abandonment of a portion of Grove Street east of Higuera Street was referred to
the Planning Commission on motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman
Miller. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the•City Engineer
was directed to see that the conditions of the abandonment included the installation
of the water line in Grove Street rather than through private easement. Motion
carried.
4. The City Council considered the request for the City Engineer to prepare plans
and specifications for the demolition of the Coronet Store.
Mr. L. C. Schlimmer, 1921 San Luis Drive, opposed the demolition of a new building
in the downtown area for'the construction of a parking lot. He further felt that
a parking lot in this area would add to the traffic congestion already existing on
Higuera Street and further felt that enough parking was not being provided for the
cost involved.
Mr. C. A. Maino objected to the demolition of this building and urged that the City
Council put more study to their plan to develop a parking lot in this area. He
stated he felt this land was too valuable for this purpose and that the City Council
should move down a block between Broad and Nipomo Streets where twice as much land
could be purchased for the same price and more adequate parking could be provided.
Mr. Maino continued that if the City had to purchase this property then they should ,
buy the land and try to trade it further down Higuera Street for a more proper
development of parking.
Mr. H. Lacterman objected to the City buying this property to build a parking lot on
as.he felt a parking lot in this area would defeat the Mission Plaza Program unless
the City built the lot through to Monterey Street. Otherwise this small lot would
be of no help to either the parking or the Mission Plaza.
Mr. J. McDonald, President of the Downtown Association, stated that his organization
was in favor of the City's purchase of Coronet Store property and felt that the City
should go ahead with the purchase, demolish the building and proceed with develop-
ment. He felt that the immediate need in the downtown area was for parking but
stated that the Council could be studying the matter as to the best use of the land
while the building was being demolished.
Mr. C. Seneker complimented the City Council on their foresight on purchasing the
Coronet property for the development of a parking lot for he feels. it is needed for
the salvation of the downtown area.
Mr. Lacterman again objected to the City demolishing this nice building as he felt
sure some merchant could use the existing store to help the economy of the City and
further he felt that parking lots should be on the side streets and not in the main
part of town.
Councilman Gallagher reminded the public present that the money being spent for this
property was not coming from general taxes but was being purchased from parking meter
revenue in accordinace with past City policy.
Myron Graham asked the City Council if this proposed parking lot on the Coronet
property was part of the City's master plan for parking development and further was
there such a thing as a master parking lot plan in the City.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated that Dr. Faustman's master plan
recognized this immediate area as the prime parking need at the present time. Since
he had been asked to disregard the Mission Plaza area as far as additional parking
was concerned, he had come up with two locations, one at the corner of Broad and
Monterey and the location of the new Lot No. 11, although the Broad - Monterey lot
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would be somewhat off the beaten track.
Peter Kardel, Attorney; stated he represents the Johnson Trust and that his clients
are very interested in the development of this parking lot as he felt it was a
salvation to this part of the central business district and hoped that the empty.-
stores existing on the Johnson Trust land-would be helped-by this parking as these
stores are now available for rent.
Mayor Whelchel stated that he objected to the action of the City Council in
demolishing this building and purchase of this property and the use intended until
the City Council had held a public hearing on the matter as the matter was brought
up by the City Council when it was not on the agenda and the general public was not
given an opportunity to make their feelings known to the City Council. Further he
felt that a parking lot in this area°violates the concept of the Mission Plaza
theme.
On motion of.Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City set a
public hearing for January 16, 1967 for consideration of the demolition of the
Coronet building. Further that the City Engineer and Planning Director present
suggestions for incorporation of this property into the"Mission Plaza scheme and
also the possible acquisition of the adjacent 15 feet of Volmer property. Motion
carried.
5. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of
the Planning Commission to rezone:
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Mr. B. Walter, Acting Planning Director, presented a map on the viewgraph showing
the area recommended for rezoning by the Planning Commission.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
Mr. K.. Jones, property owner, objected to the recommended change of his property
from C -1 to R -C as he -felt that he was losing a property right on his property as
the R-C classification would make his business non - conforming which would prohibit
any expansion or enlargement of his buildings...:
Mr. Jones•explained.to the City Council the history of the zoning on this property
when it was changed to C -1 and further stated that the Planning Commission within
the last eight months had approved a C -1 classificaf ion on a 40 foot parcel of land
adjacent to his existing building to construct a store room.
if this zoning change is made he will be unable to make this addition to his
property. Be urged the City Council not to change the C =1 property to any residen-
t tial classification as he felt it would ultimately put him out of business.
Kenneth Schwartz, Chairman of the Planning Commission, appeared before the City
Council explaining the reasons and the studies made by the Planning Commission in
making these recommendations to the City.
Mr. Schwartz continued that he felt that the ambulance and hospital use was a
logical one for the R -C zone and further felt that Mr. Jones would have no problem
in expanding or enlarging his business.
Mr. Schwartz then listed the uses that would be allowed in the R -C zone.
Mr. Stan Nelson; property owner, protested the proposal of rezoning block 75 and 76
from C -1 to R -C as he felt this would be taking away certain property rights that
he has acquired over the years in the C -1 zone.
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Mr. Nelson continued that at the present time he is working on several deals ._.
for the development of the C -1 property but he was sure that as the Council knew.
it takes a long time to close a deal involving construction,ete. He suggested
that the City Council change the zoning from C -1 to C -N, Neighborhood/Commerciale
R. Y.oung,, Planning Directory presented for the Council's information the comparison
of uses allowed in the R-C and the C -1/C -t zones. ,
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.'
The City Council discussed the recommended rezoning plan of the Planning Commission.
Councilman Gallagher stated that he felt that the length of Santa Rosa Street
from I:arsh to Foy othill should be C-N to allow service establishments for the
convenience of travelers on Santa Rosa Street.
Councilman Blake stated that a felt the existing zoning on Santa Rosa Street
proved that strip commercial was unnecessary and obnoxious to adjacent property
owners and to traffic on Santa Rosa Street. He listed for the City Council the
problem raised by the Root Beer Stand existing on Santa Rosa Street and which
would be allowed in any R-0 zone without a use permit and stated he would vote
to deny this requested change.
Councilman Miller stated that he agreed with Councilman Gallagher's statement
and felt that this strip commercial area was needed and .should be developed to
serve the motoring public.
Mayor Whelchel suggested that the decision on this matter be held over to the
oint Study Meeting with the Planning Commission to see what was the intent of
the proposed rezoning.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the matter was '
referred to a Joint Studg,Session with the Planning Commission for Tuesday,
January 10,1967 at 7: 30:P.M. Motion carried.
6. 8:30 P.M. public hearing on the recommendation of the Planning Commission
to rezone a portion of Block 77, Old Town (281 and 295 Santa Rosa Street, and
1036 and 1042 Montalban Street), from R3 and R4 to RC.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing.open.
Mr. Mace Fulkerson objected to this rezoning as he felt that the development of
his property to commercial use would jeopardize the peace and quiet of his
residence and hoped that the City Council would not change the R-C and R-4 as
he felt that it"was a protective buffer to the adjacent residential property.
Arnold Volny,, property owner, objected to the proposed rezoning as he felt that
his area should be developed for office uses as this trend is now growing and
felt that co =ercial development in this area would only add to the traffic
problems on Santa Rosa Street.
Further he felt that the zoning conditions of the R-0 zone were poorly written
as it allows drive -in establishments without use permit, setbacks, parking and
landscaping requirements.
He urged that the City Council deny this request. He also felt that the R-0 ,
zone of this block would protect the fine residential area across Stenner Creek.
Mr. T. Maino tated that the property along Santa Rosa Street was going to develop
to commercial uses whether this request is approved at this time or not. He
stated that the length of Santa Rosa Street would some day all be commercial as
the cost of land was prohibitive for development to residential uses. He urged
that the City Council approve the request as it is in keeping with the future
land development in the area.
Mr. Dick Hudson, Realtor, stated that he was representing the property owner
in this matter and urged that the City Council approve this requested rezoning
as he stated he has been unable to sell this property for any residential use.
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Mr. E. Jennings, Architect, stated he could not understand how the Council could
consider rezoning this area for commercial usesrand allow 'strip commercial zoning
on this major arterial street.
Mr. T. Maino stated he proposed to build two businesses on this property, businesses
which are not in existence in the City at this time and businesses that would serve
both local residents and the traveling public.
Mayor.Whelchel declared the public, hearing' closed.
Councilman Blake 'suggested "that this matter also be' referred to the Joint City
Council'and Planning Commission• stud"
-on . the : "overall corisiderati "on of this area.
Councilman Miller stated he agreed with• - Councilman Blake 'and this should be studied
with the Planning Commission.
Councilman - Gallagher stated that he felt the Planning.Commi"ssion had made the'
necessary'studies for this rd- zoning and that the City Council' "should go -along with
their recommendation.
Councilman Spring also' agreed that the'City Council should go•along yith the
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Mayor Whelchel stated that he' would go "along with''thesuggestion that this matter
be studied with the Planning Commission as it should be considered along with.the
overall area.—= =.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, that this matter be
referred.to' the'.Joint_Study .Ses'sion of-January 10, _1967. Motion carried:
' Councilman Gallaxher' and Councilman Spring voiing no.'
3. At this time the City Council considered the request of Harold Miossi protesting
the lease for storage purposes of industrial equipment it-Reservoir No. 2 by the
Bailey Bridge Company.
W. Miossi listed - •reasons ='fo"r "his 'objections, - primarily esthetic views along'the
freeway of this industrial equipment and further We' Miossi felt that if'this were
not City property this use could not be made on private•property adjacent fo'the
freeway.
Mr. F. Hamlin representing Bailey Bridge, Inc., appeared before -the City Council
and stated that he felt the lease area "very neat and could not 6ee'how anyone could
object to this equipment being stored and further he could not see where his oper-
ation was detrimental' to the adjacent property' owners. "
Councilman Spring questioned the sandblasting and spray painting being done'on this
property out in the open which causes dust and paint to cover wide areas.
Councilman Blake 'suggested .that 'some control be made' over' ttie flying sand from the
sandblasting operation.
Councilman Gallakher� suggested that =Mr: Hamlin should consider '-building some sort'
of shed'of shield to control the sand from the sandblasting operation and paint"from
' the spray painting•operation'and also suggested that he-.move -the stored equipment
from the front of the property adjacent to the freeway•o the rear area.
Councilman`Miller-stited that fie"olijected -to releasing .'this property to the Bailey
Bridge Company as he felt that this'was the-wrong use-of the land and that the City
should respect County zoning laws which prohibit industrial uses in agricultural
areas. I . ,
He also objected to the.ridiculously'low rent paid i'n'the past'for ih161property.''
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Mayor Whelchel also felt that'this-was the wrong use for" the property. and felt t6 t
the better use would be as a roadside rest or esthetic-site "along the highway.
On motion'- of•Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman SorinS,'that the'Miossi letter
be received and filed and the City proceed with advertising -the lease as authorized.
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January 3, 1967
Page 6
Motion lost on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Arthur F. Spring
NOES: Frank Gallagher, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City Council
hold the auction on January 16, 1967 as scheduled, that the minimum bid be $50.00
per month for the three acres and that the award of the bid be subject to the
successful bidder submitting a plan to show method of screening from blasting and
spray painting. Motion carried. Councilman Miller and Mayor Whelchel voting no.
Mayor Whelchel declared a recess at 9:30 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:40 P.M.
with all Councilmen present.
7. Communication from Joe Chaves requesting that the City lease the Laguna Lake
property for farming purposes in return for which he would keep the weeds down and
eliminate a fire hazard.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported to the City Council that the Park
and Recreation Commission had requested several years ago that the City not lease
any of the Laguna Lake property for use such as farming or grazing as they wish to
have the land available for group use and future development.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the request of
Joe Chaves was denied. Motion carried.
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8. Communication from the San Luis Obispo County Economic Development Committee
requesting the City's portion of financial assistance for the support of their '
agency.
Mr. Newby, President, appeared before the City Council stating that San Luis Obispo
County, the Cities of Pismo Beach, Morro Bay and Arroyo Grande have already deposit-
ed their funds for the use of the Committee and that the other agencies were
prepared to deposit their funds immediately. He further stated that the funds were
for the period July 1, 1966 to June 30, 1967 as the Committee has been operating
since July 1966 and had incurred expenditures which would be paid for by these
funds.
Mr. Newby stated that Mr. Mel McDonald and Mr. Walter Lerette are the representatives
of the City of San Luis Obispo on this Committee.
On motion of.Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the City pay
the $5,000 to the San Luis Obispo Economic Development Committee as budgeted.
Motion carried.
9. Request from the City Clerk that the delinquent penalties on the TMC tax
payment be waived was approved on motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman
Miller. Motion carried.
10. Communication from the Acting Planning Director, B. Walter, notifying the City
Council that the Planning Commission has amended the original use permit to allow
access from the restaurant at 1216 Archer Street to be directly to the street ,
instead of the motel driveway.
Mr. Romero, City Engineer, explained to the City Council the violations Co the
parking requirements of the use permit at this motel.
Communication received and filed.
11. Communication from the Acting Planning Director, B. Walter, notifying the City
Council that the sign on the Gulf Service Station at Chorro Street and Foothill
Boulevard had not been abandoned but was merely being repainted and the sign is
back in operation at this time.
Communication was ordered received and filed and Mr. Walter was asked to notify
the Reverend Lockran of this action.
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January 3, 1967
Page 7
12. Communication from the Acting Planning Director, B: Walter, notifying the City
Council that the County Planning Commission is proceeding with the abatement pro-
ceedings against the Paulsen Junk Yard located on Orcutt Road. -
Communication received and filed.
13. Communication-from the State Board of Equalization.urging the City Council to
transfer the assessing and tax collection operations of the City to the County and
giving reasons why this change'should be considered by the City Council.
The City Council and staff discussed the possible advantages and disadvantages of
the transfer of the assessing and tax collection functions to the County of San Luis
Obispo.
Mayor Whelchel appointed a committee of himself, Councilman Blake, Administrative
Officer Miller, Attorney Johnson,,and City Clerk Fitzpatrick to study these recom-
mendations and make a report to the City Council.
14. Communication from the Administrative Officer regarding replacement of the Fire
Department stationwagon damaged in an accident.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, explained the problem as follows: Damages
caused by an uninsured motorist would cost $563 to repair. Trade in value in one
year would be $650. Possible $1,600 was on hand to replace with the possibility
of some recovery from the other motorist. Mr. Miller said he felt the City's
best interests would dictate the.replagement with a new vehicle at this time.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the request of the
Administrative Officer was approved and bids were 'authorized for replacement of the
stationwagon.' Motion carried.._..
15. Communication from Harlis Wall appealing a decision of the Planning Commission
in denying him a use permit to use 1415 Beach Street as a storage area for vending
machines.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, a public hearing
was set for January 16, 1967. Notion carried.
16. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 360, an ordinance amend -
ing portions of Article III, Chapter 1, Part 2, of the San Luis Obispo Municipal
Code, to adopt the Uniform Fire Code.
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
17.. Council consideration of Resolution No.-1640, a resolution amending Resolution
No. 1474 (1965 Series), establishing policy on widening of City streets was held
over on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher..-Motion
carried.
18. Request from Elaine Glassmeyer for six weeks leave of'absence for maternity.
purposes.-was approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman
Gallagher. Motion carried.
19. For the Council's information, Councilman Emmons Blake has been appointed to
the League of California Cities Committee on Freeway Landscaping.
20. The following progress report from the City Engineer on street widening.
WEST SIDE OF SANTA ROSA ST. BETWEEN PALM & NDNTEREY:
Construction work on the Barcellos widening is approximately 99% completed.
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Janurary 3, 1967
Page 8
Design on the Standard Station widening is.aelayed pending receipt of informa-
tion from Standard Oil Company regarding underground utilities.
No further action was taken on acquisition of additional street widening
pending Council resolution regarding Mr. Johnson's suggestions in his letter
of December 2nd pertaining to valuations used for property acquisition.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the report was
received and filed and the City Engineer was instructed not to call for bids on the
Barcellos property until April 1967. Motion carried.
21. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
contract payments were approved and ordered paid:
C. S. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Street Resurfacing
BURKE CONSTRUCTION CCr4PANY
Parking Lot No. 11
Motion carried.
Est. #3 (97% complete)
Est. #2 (100% complete)
$5,706.90
4.9218.16
It was the general concensus of the Council that an abandoned foundation adjacent
to the Shanghai Low Restaurant should be removed rather than capped as suggested by
the City Engineer.
22. Progress report by Pacific Western Contractors Inc.,developers of Madonna
Road Plaza Shopping Center, was ordered received and filed,
23. Request of the City Engineer for authority to advertise for sidewalk repairs
for a six month period was approved on motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by
Councilman Miller. Motion carried.
24. Monterey Street Realignment,
A- Councilman Gallaghe rought to the Council's attention that the proposed
sidewalk width on the south side of Monterey Street being realigned was 8
feet wide and suggested that the City Council increase this sidewalk width
to 12 feet so that trees could be planted along the creek.
Mr. Romero, City Engineer, explained than an 8 foot sidewalk was sufficient for all
pedestrian needs, would be less costly for the City so far as construction, retain-
ing walls, and property acquisition is concerned and would create less detri-nent
to City owned property near Broad Street. He stated that an 8 foot sidewalk would
be too narrow for both pedestrians and tree planting; however, in his opinion, the
tree planting could be placed on park property behind the sidewalk. He explained
that the construction problems with a 12 foot sidewalk would be somewhat expensive,
but not insurmountable.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the City
Engineer mo an o aF3pt a 12 foot sidewalk width on the south side of
Monterey Street. Motion carried.
B - City Attorney, Harold Johnson, reviewed for the City Council's information
the proposed agreement between the City and the Estate of Rodney Johnson,
Sr., for acquisition of property at the corner of Chorro and Monterey
Streets for joint development by the City and the Estate.
R. D. Miller, Administrative officer; explained to the City Council the matter of
iming of the construction for the .realignment of Monterey Street as follows:
Acquisition of the remaining parcels and construction would probably require one
additional fiscal year, perhaps two.
C - R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer,'report to the City Council.on the
proposal that the Planning Director prepare a. landscaping plan for the
Mission Plaza area taking into account most recent developments.
The matter of the Monterey Street realignment was continued to the January 16,1967
meeting.
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25. On Nov. 10, 1966, a written
given to twelve (12) members of
successful in the written and we
was held Dec. 13, 1966a
examination for the position of Sergeant was
the Police Department. Five of the men were
re invited to participate in the oral, which
The Oral Board consisted of Chief Phil Crocker of King City, Chief Clem Lincicum
of Tulare, and Dept. Supt. Snodgrass of the Men's Colony. Upon completion of the
orals,a tabulation of the results, weighted on a 50 -50 basis, the top three were
considered for promotion.
A vacancy existed at that time and consequently one officer was promoted to sergeant
as of Dec. 16,1966. Since that'time we have had another resignation, creating a
vacancy as of January 1,1967. It was the recommendation of the staff to me that
I appoint Officer Farris to this position.
Upon reviewing Officer Farris' background, I find that he is well qualified for the
position, and I concur with the staff's recommendation. Officer Farris is 29 yrs.
of age, married and has two sons of school age. He has had three years of police
work in this Dept., and an additional two years in the Banning Police Dept.,
prior to coming to San Luis Obispo. He holds a certificate from the Riverside
Sheriff's Training School, and has an Associate Arts degree in social science. I
therefore recommend that Officer Farris be promoted to the position of Sergeant as
of Jan. 1, 1967, at the fourth step of $635.00, subject to one years probation.
On October 21, 1966, a written examination for Police Officer was held. Three
applicants passed the written and oral. One was later eliminated, as he was
unable to pass the physical requirements; and one was hired December 1, 1966.
Ralph Thomas Stewart wan not appointed at that time due to pending background
investigations. Since these have been completed and show no cause as to why he
cannot be appointed tp I am recommdnding that Stewart be hired January 1,1967, at
the first step of $491.00, subject to one year probationary period.
26. D. F. Romero City Engineer, reported to the City Council on the proposal
to imporve arking Lot No. 9 adjacent to the Historical Museum.
Mr. Romero Presented three alternatives: 1) Fully improved landscaped lot, with
or without parking meters, 2) anCintermediate improvement with an armor coat chip.
seal and 3) a minimum Amprovement with an oil treatment for dust control. Mr.
Romero also presented figures for landscaping surplus land adjacent to the Museum
property.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the City
proceed to .seal coat the Parking lot only and to landscape the area between the
Parking Lot and the Museum. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, aeconded by Councilman Miller the City Engineer
was authorized to put signs on Parking Lot No. . Motion carried.
27. On motion.of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the meeting
adjourned at 12:00 P.M. to 7:30•P.M. January 10,1967 for a Joint Meeting with the
City Planning Commission. Motion carried.
APPROVED: January 16,1967
a':H. FITZPATRICK
CITY CLERK