HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/19/1967City Council Minutes
June 19, 1967
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before the City Council on behalf of the request of the Committee for continued
support by the City of San Luis Obispo to the County Economic Development Committee.
Mr. Holland asked the City to again support the Economic Development Group in the
County in the amount of $5,000 for the 1967 =68 fiscal year.
Mr. Holland stated that he did not wish to go-into all the background of the
work completed this year in the interest of saving time as he has previously I
submitted a progress report to the City Council.
Mayor Whelchel thanked Mr. Holland for appearing before the City Council and
stated that this matter will be considered in the Budget Study Sessions.
2. Communication from Sylvester Perkins asking the City Council what the conditions
would be for the installation of black top, curb, gutter, water, gas lines
and sewer lines in order for the City to accept and maintain Carpenter Lane and
Hillside Court.
Mr. Perkins owns property on Hillside Court and wishes to develop same.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained the problem of development as presented by
Mr. Perkins.
D. F. Romero explained the •width of streets and the conditions existing at this
time. He also explained the scope of the proposed drainage project for Carpenter
Lane and Broad Street and stated if this project were approved then additional
costs would be involved to handle the drainage.
The Mayor suggested that the City Engineer prepare a list of the minimum require-
ments for completing both Hillside Court and Carpenter Lane to City standards
with an estimate of cost so the property owner would know the extent of his
outlay.
Councilman Gallagher suggested that the first thing the City should find out is
the legal status of Carpenter Lane and Hillside Court as to owner, and also that
a study of the drainage system for this area and estimated cost of putting in
these improvements.
The Mayor asked that this matter• be- continued until the City Engineer has presented
a report on the status of the street and cost estimates as suggested.
3. Clifton Jolley appeared before the-City Council stating that he was a student
and that he proposed a project to stencil residence addresses on curbings in front_
of people's homes who desire such service. He stated he wished 'to continue at
school and that this was one way for him to acquire money to continue.
He stated that according to City ordinances he was prohibited from going door to
door to solicit this work and wanted a Council exception so that he could
proceed.
Mayor Whelchel agreed with Mr. Jolley that this was a necessary project and
complimented him on his industry, but that unfortunately the ordinance prohibits
door -to -door solicitation in the residential.areas and while he was sympathetic
to the proposal, Jolley would most likely be back in school before the ordinance
could be changed.
He asked Mr. Jolley if he had considered telephone solicitation or possibly mailing I
of notices with a return card in order to proceed with the work.
Councilman Blake offered the use of his City Directory so that Mr. Jolley could
telephone property owners in the general area in which he wished to work.
It was the common consent of the City Council that if-Mr. Jolley could work
under these conditions that he be allowed to proceed.
4. Communication from Karl F. Kundert asking that the City Council authorize
the extension of water and sewer utilities to his property on Old Highway 101
at the east side of Los Osos interchange pending annexation.
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He stated that he is willing to annex to the City but that due to the time •involved
to complete the annexation election it would be some time before he could start
construction.
Councilman Gallagher stated that he was in favor of granting sewer and water
facilities as requested.by Dr. Kundert as this matter has been discussed with the
property owner for some time but that due to the legal time limits involved in
publications and completion of the annexation it still would-be some time before
this annexation was completed, and if the Doctor wishes to proceed with construction
the extension should be granted.
Councilman Spring stated he also was in favor of extending water and sewer
facilities to the Kundert property and.felt it should be done immediately so that
construction can be completed this summer.
Councilman Blake stated he was also in favor but would like to see a covenant filed
by the property owner that they would not resist annexation at the time it was
proposed.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, briefly explained the methods and routes for serving
water and sewer utilities to the Kundert property making use of lift stations for
the Johnson Motel and also the Auto Park development. He pointed out that the City
would be involved in some cost in. providing excess capacity in the water system.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the request
of Dr. Kundert be granted subject to the filing of an agreement that the property
owners would not resist annexation. Motion carried.
5. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the proposed 1967 -68
City Budget.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Paul Landell, President of the City Employees' Association, appeared before the
City Council to remind them of the importance of the employee salaries request as
he felt that this was the most important single item of expenditure.in the City and
had hoped that this matter could have been settled before this date.
He continued that he could not. understand how the City Council could make any
decisions on other expenditures in the budget before settling the salary matter.
He asked that the City Council meet with employee representatives at the Wednesday,
June 21, 1967 budget meeting so that this matter could be discussed and disposed of.
R. D. Miller, Administrative officer, suggested that Mr. Landell present the
employees salary request at this time and then allow the City Council to think it
over and then hold a joint meeting with.the Employees' Association representative.
Mayor Whelchel stated that the City Council had not even discussed employee salaries
to date and could not discuss it with the employees representatives as the Council
had no common feeling regarding the Employees' Association request.
Councilman Miller suggested that the Council meet with the Employees' Association
and discuss their request as soon as possible.
Mr. Landell agreed with the City Council that a joint study should be made on their
request but urged that the City Council do it as soon as possible as the proposed
budget must soon be accepted and the greater part of the City funds go toward
salaries or services and that if the funds have already been committed to other
projects it would leave little for salary adjustments.
He also requested that any time the City Council discussed salaries that an
Employees' Association representative be present to discuss the City Council's
deliberations.
_Mayor Whelchel stated while all Council meetings were public he felt the City
Council could not freely discuss the salary proposal if employee representatives
were present and asked that they be given the opportunity to study the salary
proposal.
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Mr. Landell again asked that the City Council set this matter as soon as
possible so it can be discussed with the City Council.
Councilman Miller asked if the Employees' representatives could meet with the
City Council at 9:30 Wednesday, June 21, 1967 to discuss the salaries which the
City Council will try to review prior to this meeting.
Mr. Landell said he would be very happy to meet with the City Council at that '
time.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.
9. Communication from the City Planning Commission recommending to the City
Council that the City abandon that portion of Garden Street between High Street
and Broad Street less the land needed for setback lines on Broad Street.
Mr. German, representing the property owner Earl Bernard, also asked that after
the City abandons Garden Street as requested that that portion of the street
that reverted to the City be put up for public auction so that some development
could be made of the property.
Mayor Whelchel stated that he did not agree with abandoning this short piece
of Garden Street as he felt that this corner made a nice green area and was
quite attractive.
Councilman Miller stated that he agreed with the Planning Commission recommen-
dation and that the City should abandon this portion of Garden Street so that it
can be put back on the tax rolls and some use could be made of the property.
Councilman Gallagher stated he did not feel that the street should be abandoned,
that it should be left as is, as it gave this intersection a more open view to
the motorists.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the.City
not abandon Garden Street as requested. Motion carried. Councilman Miller
voting no.
24. At this time Mr. D. M. Prentiss, Santa Maria Public Airport, appeared
before the City Council and explained in detail the provisions of Assembly Bill
No. 2311, a bill which would amend the Public Rules Code relating to oil drilling
sites.
Mr. Prentiss urged that the City Council of San Luis Obispo support this
proposed legislation as it affects many areas in the State of California.
The Mayor thanked Mr. Prentiss for appearing before them on this matter. The
Council referred the matter to the City Attorney for an analysis for the City
Council's consideration.
6. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the appeal of Charles
Baker from•a denial by the Planning Commission of his request to amend the
planned development of Tropicana Village and the Islander to allow parking in
the basketball recreation area.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented to the City Council the reasons for
the denial by the Planning Commission which was that this was an amendment. to
the original planned development and that one of the reasons for granting the
development was that certain areas would be set aside as open space recreation
for the students who are residents of these developments and it was the feeling
of the Commission that these recreation areas should be maintained.
Charles Baker appeared before the City Council asking that the City Council allow
his tenants to park on the basketball court as he stated that the students are
presently parking in this area and are using it to work on their cars due to its
well lighted condition. He also stated that he had a petition from the residents
of Tropicana Village and the Islander urging that they be allowed in this area.
The City Council discussed with Mr. Baker future considerations for recreation
in the over all development.
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Mr. Barrows, property owner, adjacent to Tropicana Development, urged the City
Council to allow any additional parking on the property . in order to get these cars
away from the front of the residential properties in the area.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the appeal
of Mr. Baker be granted to allow parking on the basketball court. Motion carried.
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7. At this time the City Council held a public auction for lease of approximately
3 153.3 acres.of grazing land at'Laguna Lake Park for a period of five years as
advertised.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public auction open.
No one appeared before the City Council to bid.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public.hearing closed.
9:00 P.M. the Mayor called a recess. 9:15 P.M. the City Council reconvened with
all members present.
8. Communication from E. P. Thompson, Water Department Director, forwarding to
the City Council offers by Dominic Bressi and Geraldine Houser to grant City
easements for a pumping plant site for water improvements for the Serrano area.
Mrs. Houser offered to transmit the necessary easement on her property for $1,000.
Mr. Bressi offered to deed his property to the City for $1.25, per square foot in
fee for the.pumping plant and $.10 per square foot for the water line easement.
Mr. Thompson recommended that the City Council accept these offers as he felt they
were in order.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the City
Council accept the offers as presented. - Motion carried.
Mr. Thompson then brought to the City Council's attention the fact that he is
preparing to acquire property from the Olgiati family and proposes to offer $.10
per.square foot for the easement up to 487 feet and $.05 per square foot for
easements -above that elevation.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the recommendation
of the Water Department Director was accepted. Motion carried. .
10. Memorandum from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, regarding the final paving of
City streets being delayed until gas main installations have been completed.
D. F. Romero.recommended that the gas mains should be placed prior to final paving
in City streets by City Policy to avoid damage at a later date.
R. D. Miller., Administrative Officer, stated that he, D. F. Romero and E. P. Thompson
are meeting with the new Southern Counties Gas Company representative, Ed Strawbridge,
and will discuss this matter with them.
This matter was continued.
11. Memorandum from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reporting to the City Council on
the feasibility of sidewalk installation on Chorro Street between West and Rougeot
Place.
D. F. Romero stated that the most practical location for a sidewalk would be along
the westerly side of Chorro Street extending from -the curb face into the present
roadway.
D. F. Romero continued that this would reduce the present street width from 49 feet
curb to curb to 43 feet curb to curb.
He estimates that the cost for installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk and driveway
modifications would cost the City approximately $7,500.
The City Council discussed the sidewalk situation with D. F. Romero and felt that
some other solution should be arrived at so as not to narrow the width of Chorro
Street due to its high traffic carrying capacity.
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On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the City
Engineer was authorized to contact the property owners on Chorro Street and
see if they were willing-to dedicate the necessary land for installation of
sidewalks by the City. Motion carried.
12. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended that the City Council drop the
request of Johnson Highlands for final approval and acceptance of Tracts.Nos.
290 and 305 as the subdivider has not completed any work on these projects.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, this item was
dropped from the agenda. Motion carried.
13. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported to the City Council that the Board of
Adjustments on August 31, 1966 granted a use permit for the Hancock sign at 1919
Broad Street. He stated that the conditions.ofthe' use permit were that the sign
be erected per plan submitted and that the applicant enter into a covenant with
the City to remove the sign from the setback area at his expense upon request
by the City.
D. F. Romero stated that the plot plans submitted indicated no projection over
the public right of way, however, when the sign was erected it encroached to
within less than two feet of the curb face which is in violation of the use permit.
Therefore the applicant has not complied with the use permit.
The matter was continued and R. Young, Planning Director, was to see if he
could get the property owners to comply with the original use permit.
14. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, requested Council authority to advertise
.for bids for a six months contract for the sidewalk repair program.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the request
was approved and authority to call for bids was authorized. Motion carried.
15. Communication from the City of Grover City requesting that the City
Council consider joining them in trying.to form a County -wide Mosquito Abatement
District to alleviate the mosquito problem in the Grover City area.
Upon being informed that San Luis Obispo has no significant mosquito problem,
it was moved by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the
City of San Luis Obispo is not interested in the formation of a district to abate
mosquitos. Motion carried.
16. At this time the City Council considered the agreement between the City
and the Trustees of the Cal Poly College for extending Highland Drive through
Cal Poly property.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, questioned the following provisions of
the agreement. We had only agreed to improve 24 feet at the time.
The City Council discussed the question brought up by Mr. Miller and the matter
was referred.to the.City Attorney to negotiate with the State in line with the
original agreement.
17. At this time the City Council considered the lease between the City and the
San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce for lease of the.building-at 1445 Santa Rosa
Street under the conditions stated.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 378, an ordinance authorizing the lease
of the Elementary Library Building to the Chamber of Commerce.
Introduced and passed to print 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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18. The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for Orcutt Road Improvements.
Engineer's Estimate $28,678.10
1. Burke Construction Company 28,891.76
Post Office Box. 957
San Luis Obispo, California
2. Harms Brothers 28,896.88
5261 Stockton Boulevard
Sacramento, California
3. M. J. Hermreck Inc. 28,906.59
Post Office Box 217
Nipomo, California
4. C. S. Construction Company 29,996.35
Post Office Box 24
Pismo Beach, California
5. J. A. O'Kelley and Son 32,498.00
245 Tank Farm Road
San Luis Obispo, California
6. Ted Watkins Construction Company 31,051.00
Post Office Box 1380
San Luis Obispo, California
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended that the low bid of Burke Construction
Company be accepted.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the low bid of Burke
' Construction Company was accepted. Motion carried.
19.. The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for the San Luis Drive
Reconstruction Project.
Engineer's Estimate $23,336.50
1. Harms Brothers 18,009.50
5261 Stockton Boulevard
Sacramento, California
2. J. A. O'Kelley and Son 21,805.89
245 Tank Farm Road
San Luis Obispo, California
3.
C. S. Construction Company
22;374.75
Post Office Box 24
Pismo Beach, California
4.
M. J. Hermreck, Inc.
232094.45
Post Office Box 217
Nipomo, California
5.
Burke Construction Company
24,899.00
Post Office Box 957
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San Luis Obispo, California
6.
Ted Watkins Construction Company
23,590.00
Post Office Box 1380
San Luis Obispo, California
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended that the low bid of Harms Brothers be
accepted.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the bid be
awarded to Harms Brothers. Motion carried.
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20. The City Clerk reported the following bids received for construction of the.
Andrews Street Footbridge.
Engineer's Estimate $ 5,851.85
1. Harms Brothers 7,227.00
Post Office Box 910
San Luis Obispo, California '
2. P. J. Zuiderweg 7,538.00
2800 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, California
3. Burke Construction Company 8,221.00
Post Office Box 957
San Luis Obispo, California
4. Ted Watkins Construction Company 9,813.00
Post Office Box 1380
San Luis Obispo, California
5. M. J. Hermreck, Inc. 9,822.00
Post Office Box 217
Nipomo, California
6. Maino Construction Company 11,714.23
Post Office Box 1347
San Luis Obispo, California
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended that the low bid of Harms Brothers be
accepted.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the low bid was
awarded to Harms Brothers. Motion carried. Councilman Blake and Councilman Miller
voting no.
21. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 377, as ordinance rezoning
property on Madonna Road from R -1 to R -C -S.
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
22. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported to the City Council that he
had contacted M. E. Willeford, independent auditor, relative to his proposal to
review the-San Luis Garbage Company books for a rate study as requested by the
City Council.
Mr. Miller reported that in his discussion with Mr. Willeford he felt the rate
study could be completed for a cost of approximately $1,000 but that in his written
presentation the auditor said $1,000 to $1,500 in an attempt to cover any possible
extra meetings required by the City Council to discuss the matter with the Gar'age
Company representatives.
Mr. Miller stated that Mr. Willeford assured him that $1,000 would be enough to do
the job.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the auditor was.
authorized to proceed up to $1,000. Motion carried.
23. H. Johnson, City Attorney, presented to the City Council an analysis of
Senate Bill 1267 regarding amendments to.Tideland regulations in the State of
California and recommended that the City Council oppose said bill as requested by
the Port San Luis Harbor District.
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On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1705, a resolution opposing Senate Bill
No. 1267.
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
25. Communication from the City of Torrance regarding Assembly Bill No. 1705
relative to the providing of a minimum salary for City Councilmen in Charter and
General Law Cities was ordered received and filed on motion of Councilman Gallagher,
seconded by Councilman Spring. Motion carried.
26. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the request
of D. F. Romero, City Engineer, requesting sick leave in excess of 15 days for
Eugene Barre was approved. Motion carried.
27. Communication from the City Clerk regarding the expiring terms of members of
the Library Board, Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission were
discussed by the City Council.
The City Council discussed the possibility of limiting the number of terms that a
Council appointee can serve so that other residents and citizens of the community
would have an opportunity to serve on these commissions.
The City Council stated that they had no particular person in mind but they felt .
as a general proposal these appointees should be limited to two terms so that
additional citizens could have a chance to serve.
Mr. Moore, representing the Telegram Tribune, was asked to place in his story on
this matter that anyone interested in serving the City in an appointive capacity
on these Boards and Commissions contact their City Councilmen for an appointment.
The City Clerk was instructed to contact.the persons whose terms expire to see if
they are willing to serve an additional term if the City Council made the appointment.
28. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented a progress report on street widening
property acquisitions stating that all projects assigned by the City-Council under
the priority schedule have been completed as far as the Public Works Department is
concerned since March 3, 1967 and the City Attorney is continuing on the ones that
the Public Works Department could not complete.
29. The City Council by common consent set--Monday, July 10, 1967 as a special
meeting for the students to present their Mission Plaza Study Plan. No other City
business to be considered at this meeting.
30. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the meeting
adjourned to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 21, 1967. Motion carried.
.APPROVED: July 5, 1967 /
' H. FITZPATRICK
CITY CLERK