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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/10/1967MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL February 10, 1967 - 1:00 P.M. CITY HALL Roll Call Present: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel City Staff Present: R. D. Young, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; Harold Johnson, City Attorney; D. F. Romero; City Engineer; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer. 1. Mayor Whelchel stated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the purchase in cooperation with the Art Association of the property - located at 1012 Broad Street presently owned by Mr. Grisingher. Mayor Whelchel continued that a Council Committee of Councilman Spring and Councilman Blake were studying this matter and felt that this acquisition would be a logical- development- for.the Mission Plaza project. The Mayor stated that the plan was for the City to purchase the land and that the building would be purchased by the Art Association and this property would then be. included in the existing lease between the City and the Art Association and that after a given period of time, the building.would revert to the City. Councilman Blake reported on behalf of the Committee stating that the Art Association would purchase the•building, the land would be purchased by the City,.and it would revert to the City at the expiration of the lease. Mr. Blake said the cost of the property would be $32,500 of which the City's share for purchase of the land would be $7,500. Under the proposed agreement, -the City would pay no closing costs, etc., with the total contribution by the City of $7,500. Councilman Gallagher stated that. he felt that the City and Art Association was paying too much for this property and felt that the Art Association would be better off to take their $25,000 and build a portion of a new building on the land leased to them by the City. Councilman Blake stated:he realized that the:City:s share was high but.he felt the extra cost was worth acquiring.an_additional piece-.of land.to fit into the Mission Plaza Plan. Mayor Whelchel agreed that the land was necessary for Mission Plaza development and that while he-agreed the City was paying more.than it was worth, he felt it would be a good investment for the future. Councilman Miller agreed with Councilman Gallagher that the cost of the building and land were-too high and felt that some other plan should:be tried to make better use of the money available. Mrs. McMeen_ stated that she felt the proposal was a good one for the Art ' Association and felt that this would--be--a-first step.,for_the.development of.. an Art Center for the City of San Luis Obispo. She further felt that this building could be easily incorporated into future planning for.expansion of. the Art Building. Councilman Spring reminded.the.City Council that if the Art Association group went along with this proposal then a portion of the original land leased to them could be returned to the City's control for Mission Plaza development. Mr. J. McDonald, President of the Downtown Association, appeared before the City Council and opposed this purchase on the basis that the City Council has not settled on a final plan for the Mission Plaza development and he also felt City Council Minutes February 10, 1967 Page 2 that this should not be consummated until the Art Association's full develop- ment is settled and started. Further he felt this was a good time to let the public know what was going on before the City purchased any mote property.. Mr. McDonald continued that the Art Association should be encouraged to proceed with their original development which would be a real asset to the , Community. Mr. McDonald is afraid that if this building is purchased as a stop gap measure then that-would be the end of the total development and they would just expand the small building. Mrs. McMeen stated that the Community to date has not supported or backed the Art Association Plan financially so that they could go ahead with their planned development. She stated that-in the four months of the fund raising drive-that they have only collected.a little over $12,000 and she doubted that the Community would contribute enough additional funds to develop the full Art Center at a cost of $80,000 or more. Councilman Blake felt that this purchase would give-the Art Association a place to start with their Art Program while they continue to attempt to raise the additional funds for the.full.Art Center development. Mr. J. McDonald again urged- that-no action be taken by the City Council on this purchase until a full study of its impact on the Mission Plaza Project can be determined. Councilman Spring felt that the Art Association would proceed with their original plan and felt that the purchase of the - Grisingher building would be a start on this development and also give the Mission Plaza a shot in the arm: -. Councilman Miller felt that the price for the property was too high and felt that the negotiations should continue so that the property could be purchased at a fair price. Councilman Spring stated that the City was not paying $32,500 but were only paying $7,500 for the land as the building was being purchased by the Art.. Association. Councilman Miller also stated that before purchasing this property, a public hearing should be held at a regular meeting of the City Council so that-every- one in the City who might be interested could have their say. Mrs. McMeen urged the City Council to proceed on this purchase as she stated that if`the City and the'Art'Association do not complete this purchase by Tuesday, February 15, 1956, the owner would withdraw the property from sale. Mayor Whelchel stated, upon question of why this matter was not discussed at a public hearing, that this was-a regular called meeting of the City Council, that the news media were given 24 hours notification and that anyone who was interested could have been here and been heard. Councilman Gallagher suggested that the Art Association could start to build a portion of their proposed new Art Center without the refinements and these , could be.added at a later date•and would be at a more reasonable cost than the price of the.Grisingher property. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the City reject the purchase of the property on the basis that the price was too high. • Motion lost on the following roll call vote: AYES: Frank Gallagher, Donald Q. Miller 1 City Council Minutes February 10, 1967 Page 3 NOES: Emmons Blake, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City purchase the land at $7,500 on the basis that the City will be acquiring the use of the land and the building'at the ekpiration of the Art Association lease. Also that the agreement with the Art Association include a provision that'in event of default -'by the-Art Association the City can assume the obligation and acquire the building.. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: Frank Gallagher, Donald Q. Miller ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, the meeting adjourned. Motion carried. APPROVED: March 20, 1967 J. H. FITZPATRICK CITY CLERK MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL February 20, 1967 - 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL Invocation was=by-the Revetead Schlierbach, Chaplain at the California -Men's Colony. Roll Call .-..Present:. Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel - City Staff Present: R. D. Young, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; H. Johnson, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Adminis- trative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief; E. P. Thompson, Water Department Director. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, claims ' against the City for the month of February 1967 were ordered paid subject to the - approval of the Administrative Officer. Motion carried. 1. Communication from the Human Relations Commission forwarding for the Council's consideration a comprehensive report on housing for low income families in the City of San Luis Obispo. The Human Relations Commission asked that the City Council take the necessary action to appoint a City Committee to study these reports and to make a recommendation to the City Council on the best way for low income families to acquire adequate housing. City Council Minutes February 20, 1967 Page 2 Reverend B. Tjaden,- Chairman of the Human Relations Commission, appeared before the City Council on behalf of their request and urged the City Council to proceed with the appointment of a Housing Committee to begin its studies immediately so that reports can be received by the City Council July 1, 1967. The City Council then discussed-with the Reverend Tjaden the.best approach to accomplish the recommendations of the Human- Relations Commission. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1656, a resolution accepting the report of the Human Relations Commission on housing for low income families and appointing a City Committee -to make recommendations to the Council on possible solutions to the problem. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Cleli W. Whelchel NOES: -None ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following persons were named as members of the Citizens Committee on housing as recommended by the Human Relations Commission. Mel McDonald Charles Dorsey Frank Truchan Ronald McCarger Dr. Paul Ray Rodney Levin Herbert Grundell Agnes Bond Dr. George Harper. Warren Sinsheimer Fran Wallace Mrs. Richard Tietje Bruce Tjaden Mrs. Joseph Arsenio Dean McDowell Robert Janssen Arnold Volny Harold Miossi 2. Mr. M. Bakke appeared before the City Council asking that the City Council consider allowing the properties on Broad Street between Orcutt Road and Rockview Place, which are located outside the City, to connect to the City's sewer system as the Health Department has stopped all additions or enlargements to septic tanks in the area. Mr. Bakke stated that he and his neighbors were willing to pay whatever the cost would be to.connect to the City sewer system and also were willing to sign any agreement with the•City Council stating their. willingness to annex to the City whenever the conditions were available. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, explained that the sewer connections can be made to this property either by the property-ownersw paying for the extension on a cash basis or the.City forming an Assessment District with the City buying the bonds..and.doing the engineering work. On motion of Councilman Gallagher; seconded by Councilman Miller, the City Engineer was authorized to prepare the necessary engineering documents and cost estimate for the formation of an assessment district. Motion carried. 3. Communication from the•.Rotary -Club of San-Luis Obispo stating that members of the Executive Board of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce had visited the City owned building in Mitchell Park. at. -1435 Santa Rosa Street and felt that this building would be adequate for Chamber operation. They also stated that they had contacted the Superintendent of Schools and that the City School System will be giving up the rent on this building in June of this year. The only problem facing the move was that the Chamber of Commerce had an existing.;lease,at their present location. 1 1