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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/07/1967City Council Minutes July 17, 1967 Page 9 27. Communication from David L. Dodd, stating that he supports the Mission Plaza Plan and communication from Ronnie Wight regarding -the same subject, received and filed. 28. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented the following.progress report on street widening on Johnson Avenue between Sydney Street and Laurel Lane: Johnson Avenue between Svdnev and Laurel Lane The Public Works Department has acquired deeds from.Wells, Louis, Serafin, and Scott. Mr. Blaser wishes.to nggotiate with the Council for his two parcels and plans to make a presentation at the Council meeting of August 7th. The Public Works Department has come to verbal agreement with Shaffer, Wabbel and McDermott, and is now processing documents for these three parcels, which will complete the widening on the easterly side of Johnson between Sydney and Laurel Lane. The Engineering Department is preparing plans and specifications for these widenings and a blanket job on Johnson Avenue for presentation to the City Council at its meeting of August 21. The City Council discussed with the City Engineer the best approach and time to place the blanket coat on Johnson Avenue in good weather and still get the street widening done. The City Engineer was authorized to proceed with the plans and specifications and to move ahead on the street widening acquisitions. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the meeting adjourned. Motion carried. APPROVED: August 7, 1967 . H. FITZPATRICK CITY CLERK MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL August 7, 1967 - 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL Invocation by the Reverend John Fuller, St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Roll Call city Staff Present: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel Present: R. D. Young,.Planning Director; J.-H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; H. Johnson, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; E. L.. Rodgers, Police Chief; E. P. Thompson, Water Department Director; L. Schlobohm, Fite Chief. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by "Councilman Miller, the minutes of the meetings of July 10 and 17, 1967 were approved. Motion carried. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, claims against the City for the month of.August 1967 were approved subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. Motion carried. 1 1 1 City Council Minutes August 7, 1967 Page 2 1. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported to the City Council on the results of a written examination recently completed for an engineering aid in the City Engineer's Office. The City Council discussed the need of requiring all new employees and all promotions to be required to take written examinations to see that they are basically qualified for the work. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City Council establish a policy that all promotions be accomplished by written exam. Motion carried. 2. Mr. M. Matteson appeared before the City Council representing the Chamber of Commerce Advertising and Promotion Committee requesting that the City Council consider their request for funds for preparation of a new brochure advertising the City and also authorize funds for a limited advertising budget to advertise in the Bakersfield Californian, the Fresno Bee and the Los Angeles Times. Mr. Matteson explained the need for advertising the City of San Luis Obispo in order to promote tourism and visitors coming to the City of San Luis Obispo for vacations. Mayor Whelchel discussed with the Chamber of Commerce the existing policy of spending one third of the bed tax collections on current expenditures and retaining two thirds for future development of a Convention Center. He stated that the City Council had been going along with this policy but apparently the Chamber wants additional bed tax funds for advertising and promotion. Mr. James Kimball, President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that the estimated cost of the brochures would be between $2,200 and $2,500 for a one year's supply, they would be in.full color and would be complete with pictures of points of interest in San Luis Obispo. - He stated that the estimated cost of the limited advertising budget in the three -papers listed would amount to $2,279.00. Mr. Kimball continued that all the surveys, studies and reports that have been made by the City, Chamber of Commerce.' and Cal Poly have shown that tourism is-the City's major industry and he felt that the City should help promote this industry by putting back some of the bed tax into this promotional work. Mayor Whelchel suggested that the City Council should hold a Study Session with the Chamber Committee to review the entire bed tax expenditure and Council policy on advertising and promotion. Councilman Spring stated that he'agreed with the preparation of a brochure advertising the City and also agreed with a limited advertising budget for promotion of San Luis Obispo in'the'San Joaquin Valley. Councilman Blake stated that he was in favor of the City purchasing brochures but felt that the City Administration should handle the purchase and contract on the brochures in order to use the City bidding procedure. He also agreed with advertising in the Fresno and Bakersfield area. Councilman Gallagher also agreed that the City could use some additional advertising ' for the community in order to bring tourists to the City. Councilman Miller stated that he felt the City was doing plenty for the Chamber now and that the cost to the City was constantly going up and he was wondering where it was going to end. He stated he was willing to meet with Chamber repre- sentatives to discuss the tourist promotion problem in-depth. The matter was continued to an adjourned meeting at 7:30 P.M., Monday, August 14, 1967. City Council Minutes August 7, 1967 Page 3 5. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on Resolution No. 1.708,. a resolution of intention to call special election to annex territory to the City of San Luis Obispo, Los Osos Road No. 1. The City Clerk reported that as of this date there were 25 registered voters in the area proposed to be annexed to the City. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open. No one appeared before the City Council protesting the intended annexation. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1727, a resolution finding and declaring that no majority protest has been made to the Los Osos Road No. 1 Annexation Special Election. 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 5B. At this time the City Council considered an agreement between the City of San Luis:Obispo and Karl Kundert requesting connection of his property to City sewer and water services and agreeing not to protest or take any action against a proposed annexation of his property to the City. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Motion carried. 6. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the report of the Superintendent of Streets for the cost of sidewalk repairs under the 1911 Act. J. D. Cheda 1095 Marsh Street $256.02 Henry C. Dalessi 940 Santa Rosa Street 270.48 (Also Palm.Street side) J. B. and E. L. Hanlon 1251 Buchon Street 37.26 G. W. and W. Livermore 1234 Buchon Street 119.00 Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open. Mr. Henry C. Dalessi appeared before the City Council protesting the acceptance of the work due to the poor quality of workmanship and he felt that the work should be corrected before he was required to pay for such work. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, suggested to the City Council that the protest of. Mr. Dalessi be held over until he can investigate the complaint. ' Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1729, a resolution confirming costs of sidewalks repaired pursuant to the 1911 Act and making said costs a lien against the property and collectible with the City taxes. City Council Minutes August 7, 1967 Page 4 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 The charges against H. C. Dalessi were continued to the next meeting. 3. Mr. Jack Farris, Building Contractor, appeared before the City Council requesting that he be allowed to connect a residence recently constructed by him on Lot 4, Tract No. 322, to the City sewer system. Mr. Farris stated that the problem here was that R. Skinner, developer, had been given a one year extension for completion of the off site improvements in Tract No. 322 and that the City had not accepted this sewer. He stated that it was unfortunate, but had the extension not been granted, the, Tract would have been completed by the time the building had been built. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained that if sewer connections and occupancy of residences were allowed prior to cleaning of the sewer lines and adjusting manholes to grade, the City would be unable to maintain these facilities should a stoppage occur. He.pointed out that in this particular subdivision the lines were•not usable at this time. D. F. Romero added that he would recommend that no dwelling be connected to the sewer line until it has been cleaned and accepted by the City. The matter was continued to the next Council Meeting with the City Engineer to attempt to have R. Skinner, developer, complete the Tract particularly the cleaning of the sewer line. 7. At this time the City Council held.a public auction for sale of surplus property (Cornet Store Building) for a minimum bid of $77,000. Mayor Whelchel declared the public auction open. No one appeared before the City-Council to bid. Mayor Whelchel declared the public auction closed. The City Clerk reported to the City Council that just prior to ciosing.time this date, a prospective bidder called to state he wished to bid on the property but due to the lateness of the hour was unable to get a certified check and therefore asked that the matter be continued. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the sale of surplus land was continued to August 14, 1967 at 8:00 P.M. Motion carried. 8. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on Resolution No. 1717, a resolution of.intention to abandonea portion of Johnson Avenue. R. D. Young, Planning Director, explained to the City Council the property to be abandoned and the need for retention by the City of the necessary utility easements. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open. No one appeared before the City Council on this matter. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed. City Council Minutes August 7, 1967 Page 5 On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1730, a resolution abandoning a portion of Johnson Avenue. 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 9. At this time the City Council held a.public hearing on the appeal of William R. Fredman on behalf of Gomes, Anderson, Paulsen and Newby from a denial by the Planning Commission of a rezoning and use permit for a service station in the. block bordered by Stafford Street, California Boulevard, Taft Street and Kentucky Street from R -4 to R -C. R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented the following reasons:why the Planning Commission recommended denial of this application. I 1. The General Plan proposes that this area be developed with.low medium. density residential uses. 2. This area is predominantly zoned for residential development. 3. The approval of R -C zoning would constitute a spot zone encroachment into a residential neighborhood. 4. Several uses permitted in the R -C District would not be compatible with a residential neighborhood and therefore the classification requested is I premature. The City Clerk read a letter signed by Mr. and Mrs. Ira Halford, 591 Kentucky Avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Alva R. Noggle, 567 Kentucky Avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Earl N. Shaw, 559 Kentucky Avenue and Mrs. Elsa L. Lee, 547 Kentucky Avenue, protesting the rezoning of this property to R =C particularly if used for a service station, listing the problems encountered by the residents with the new station across from Taft Street. . The City Clerk read a letter from.J. W. and F. R. Hanna, 1269 Stafford Street, protesting the requested rezoning and urging that the City Councilleave the zoning at its present residential use. William R. Fredman, Attorney, appeared before the City Council on behalf of the property owners requesting the rezoning to R -C in order that the property may be sold for construction of a Humble Service Station. Mr. Fredman presented a diagram of the uses the length of California Boulevard from Monterey Street to Hathway Street which showed that California Boulevard is no longer a residential street but is developing into more intense commercial and professional uses. Mr. Fredman continued that he felt that an oil and gas station was needed in our community, as the City is encouraging tourist development and the City must be ready to serve the traveling public. He stated the location of the proposed service station would be the first such station available to south bound traffic on the 101 Freeway in quite a stretch. He further stated that the tremendous use of California Boulevard by faculty and students of Cal Poly shows a need for a service station at this time at this location. He then presented a petition signed by 18 property owners owning propert.3+.within 300 feet of the proposed service station site, who are requesting the development of this property to commercial use. City Council Minutes August 7, 1967 Page 6 He also stated that two.of the property owners who are now protesting the rezoning were originally contacted by the Humble Oil Company with a view to purchasing their property to which -they agreed at that time. Now that their property is not involved, they are objecting to their neighbors selling their property for a service station... Mr. Fredman then reviewed for the Council's consideration comments made by the various Planning Commission members in denying the requested rezoning and stating that Humble Oil Company was making a good proposal with a good development which would be good for the City and urged the City Council to override the denial of the Planning Commission. Mrs. Noggle, property owner, objected to the rezoning on the basis of depreciation of land values for single family residential and the existing nuisances caused by the Chevron Station across the street from her home. 0. B. Paulsen, representing himself, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Marquez, appeared before the City Council urging their support to the rezoning of R -C as he felt that this made good use of existing land and would be an.asset to the traveling public. He then presented various reasons why he felt the City Council should override the Planning Commission.and grant the requested rezoning to R -C. He also felt that the City Council should know that, contrary to the Planning Commission minutes regarding this matter, that the majority of the people present ..were not opposed to the rezoning. Mrs. Marquez, property owner, urged the City Council to grant this rezoning and overrule the Planning Commission. Mr. Jones, property owner, urged that -this property be rezoned as he felt that nothing could be done with•the property while it was zoned R -2 but felt if the property were zoned R -C that he might also be able to develop his property. His property lies behind the subject parcel facing Stafford Street and he stated; if the whole block were not rezoned including his property, then he would be opposed to any rezoning in any part of the block. Mayor Whelchel declared.the.public hearing closed. . Councilman Spring asked just what was the City Council considering in this appeal, the entire block or the property being appealed on. H: Johnson,.City Attorney, answered that the property appealed on was the only property under consideratiorE at this time by the City Council. The City Council then discussed the various protests made by the proponents and the opponents to the rezoning appeal.— Councilman Miller suggested that the Planning Commission.be requested to study this area immediately for a comprehensive study for future land development. He felt -that this study should. include the area from California Boulevard, Bond Street. - Motley Street and.Taft Street. Councilman Spring stated that he-:also felt that due to the location of the Freeway off ramps at this intersection,.that further studies must be made of the general area for adequate land use. R. D. Young, Planning Director, upon question of the City Council, listed the uses allowed in. the - zoning ordinance -in the R -4 and R -C Districts and also explained his recommendation to the Planning Commission on this rezoning. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 385, an ordinance rezoning property . at the southwest corner of Taft Street and California Boulevard, from R -4 to R -C. C-1 City Council Minutes August 7, 1967 Page 7 Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote: AYES: Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher ABSENT: None on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring, the City Council requested the Planning Commission to make a study of the.future land uses of the area bounded by California oulevard, Hathway Street, Bond Street, Motley Street and Taft Street. Motion carried. At this time the City Council considered the appeal of William Fredman on behalf of the property owners for a use permit for the Humble Oil Station on the property just rezoned. R: D. Young, Planning Director, recommended that the matter of the use permit be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation on conditions for.the permit. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the matter of the use permit for the Humble Oil Company was referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation to the City Council. Motion carried. Mayor WhelcheI declared a recess at 9:15 P.M. The meeting reconvened. at 9:30 P.M. with all Councilmen present. 4. Communication from the Hacienda Convalescent Hospital requesting Council permission to construct a 76 bed addition to the existing hospital over a.54 inch concrete storm drain traversing the construction site. They also stated they would grant the City an easement to the drain pipe subject to building over it so that repairs could be-made if necessary. As an added safeguard, the hospital will also grant an alternate easement around the proposed addition so that a storm drain can be readily installed in case the existing drain must be abandoned. Communication from the Mid State Engineers and Surveyors, notifying the City Council that if permission is granted to construct the hospital addition over the existing storm drain, sufficient soils investigations will be made and an approved design will be incorporated to insure that..the building4oundations will not bear on the concrete drain. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained that.the. storm drain line could fail in a number of ways, some of which would necessitate access from the surface. If this occurred under a building, a major repair would be practically impossible and serious damage could be caused to the structure. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended to the City Council that no.building construction be allowed over drainage lines being maintained by the City.. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the request of Hacienda Convalescent Hospital'to build over a.concrete storm drain be denied. Motion carried. 10. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that Bob Williams requested that this matter of City participation in the construction of a bridge on the extension of Los Osos Road at San Luis Creek be continued. 11. Communication from H. Johnson, City Attorney, reporting to the City Council on the actions of the LAFCO in approving the Broad Street Industrial Annexation No. 2 .to the City of San Luis Obispo. 1 1 1 City Council Minutes August 7, 1967 Page 8 Mr. Johnson stated that in as much as the territory proposed to be annexed is uninhabited,'the City Council can proceed by having the property owner petition the City Council to begin proceedings under the Government Code Section. Communication from T. C. Maino, Maino Construction Company,-requesting that Lot 101 of the San Luis Suburban Tract be annexed to the City of San Luis Obispo. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; stated that the petition should include the - statement that the property owners would assume prior bonded indebtedness of the City in order to avoid the necessity of additional tax code areas being maintained by the City. T. C. Maino appeared before the. City Council and agreed with the inclusion of this statement in his petition and would submit an amended petition for the Council's consideration. R. Robert Leitcher appeared before the City Council reporting on the clean up job being done by the Boy Scouts of America on the City owned property at Mission Plaza. He stated further that several individuals have suggested that he collect small checks for the purpose of purchasing flowers and shrubs to be planted in the Mission Plaza area in order to get some start on the beautification while the City Council is'deciding what should be done with this program.' He also stated that the Boy Scouts would be willing to make a landscaping plan to landscape the City owned property and the Creek area. Mr. Leitcher continued that these checks he is collecting will be made out to the City-of San Luis Obispo Mission Plaza Rind. He hopes that the City Council will cooperate on this plan. It was the general consensus of the Council that they had no objection if someone wished to beautify the Creek and the Mission Plaza area. 12. Traffic Committee Report of August 4, 1967. 67 -7 -2T. At the request of the City Council, the residents and property owners on Kentucky between Hathway and Bond have been polled by letter questionnaire, asking whether they would be in favor of a 2 -hour parking restriction in front of their house or whether they would like to see the street remain unrestricted, as at present. Of the 16 letters sent out,-14 were returned indicating a preference of 9 - 5 in favor of the parking restriction. It is therefore recommended by the Traffic Committee that 2 -hour parking time limit restrictions be placed on both sides of Kentucky Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 67 -8 -2T. Dr. Peterson, whose dental office is located at 1177 Palm, has requested that the area in front and /or the side of his office be changed to a 2 -hour parking restriction Monday through Friday. The Traffic Committee feels that, before making a recommendation-on this individual request, we should poll the properties in the 1100 block on Palm on both sides of the street. If the Council has no objection, we will do this. 67 -8 -3T. Now that Santa Rosa Street has been widened on the west side north of Monterey, the Traffic Committee feels that the 2 -hour parking restriction existing in the rear of the block should be extended, including the complete restriction between 3:00 and 5:00 A.M. We so recommend. 67 -8 -5T. The City has received a petition from 12 residents on Meinecke between Broad and Chorro and 3 residents-from Benton Way, asking for 2 -hour parking restrictions on Meinecke and a•portion of Benton Way, mainly to keep the problem of students at the Tropicana housing development under control. City Council Minutes August 7, 1967 Page 9 In view of the strong interest in having such a zone installed, we feel that it should be authorized on Meinecke between Broad and Chorro to read: "No Parking 3:00 -_5:00 A.M., 2 -Hour Parking All Other Hours." However, we do not feel that Benton Way should be signed at this time, but this could be done later if the situation warrants. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1731, a resolution establishing parking restrictions on Kentucky Street, Santa Rosa Street and Meinecke 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 67 -8 -1T. The Rotary Club has sent a letter to the City on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, asking for directional signs to the new Chamber of Commerce office on Marsh, Monterey, and Santa Rosa Streets. If the Council has no objection, the City Engineer will order these signs, which will be standard black and white and will contain the wording :. "Chamber of Commerce," with appropriate directional arrows. 67 -8 -4T. In answer to a request from the Calvary Baptist Church for a street light in front of their new church at 51 West Foothill Boulevard, the Traffic Committee recommends that such a light be installed driectly in front of the church. We also feel that a large 400 watt mercury vapor light should be installed on Foothill on the south side of Foothill opposite Dr. Anderson's chiropractic office. If the Council has no objection, the City Engineer will order these two lights. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the.recommendation I of the Traffic Committee was accepted. Motion carried. 13. H. Johnson, City Attorney, reported to the City Council that the agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and Kenneth R. Anderson Company, Inc. for a recreational feasibility report for the Whale Rock Reservoir has now been.approved by the State Agencies and is ready for Council consideration. He stated that the agreement is the same as previously passed by the City Council and forwarded to the State of California. Mr. Maynard Marquardt appeared before the City Council objecting to the City Council considering a feasibility study for recreation at Whale Rock Reservoir and further protesting any action by the City Council in entering into this agreement. He stated that he opposed any recreation at the Whale Rock Reservoir due to the possible contamination of drinking water to the citizens of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly and the Mens Colony. He stated that by entering into this agreement, the City is tacitly approving recreation at Whale Rock Reservoir. Mayor Whelchel explained the conditions and scope of work which would be done by the Anderson Firm. He also stated that as far as he was concerned the City was not committing itself to putting recreation in at Whale Rock Reservoir but was just studying its feasibility. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1724, a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute agreement with the Kenneth R. Anderson Company for Whale Rock Recreational Feasibility Study. City Council Minutes August 7, 1967 Page 10 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 1 ABSENT: None 14. Councilman Blake reported to the City Council for the Council Committee studying the request of the Civic and Fine Arts Association for the City to pay for a financial feasibility report for the development of a Civic and Fine Arts Complex in the City of San Luis Obispo. C. P. Davidson, representing the Civic and Fine Arts Association, appeared before the City Council urging that the City advance the funds necessary to retain a financial consultant to prepare a feasibility report for development of a Fine Arts and Convention Center within the City of San Luis Obispo. He listed for the Council's information the benefits such a facility would have in the City. He requested that the City Council provide $3,000 to retain Rafferty and Company of San Francisco to make such a survey. Councilman Miller stated that he was opposed to this request.as the City has had enough surveys and reports prepared on the Civic and Fine Arts Building, further that thepublic, the voters-of San Luis Obispo, have already voted this program down and he felt that the people of San Luis Obispo would not support such a program. Councilman Spring stated that he was opposed to spending this money for this survey, since in his discussions with various citizens in the City, he has found no one who wants this.development. Councilman Gallagher stated he felt that this survey would settle once and for all the economic feasibility of a Civic and Fine Arts Complex in the City. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the City engage Rafferty and Company to make a feasibility study for a Civic and Fine Arts Complex with the maximum of $3,000 and a-representative to meet with the City Council to receive instructions prior to beginning the study. Motion carried-on the.following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: Arthur F. spring, Donald Q. Miller ABSENT: None 15. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending the rezoning of the property owned by Associated Investors on Edna Road from U to M -AH was set for public hearing on August 21, 1967 on motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Blake. Motion carried. 16. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending the approval of the planned development for Leonard Blaser for property located at 2802 Johnson.Avenue from R -1 to P /DR -1 was set for.public hearing.for August 21, 1967 on motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by- Councilman Miller. Motion carried. 17. Communication from Johnson Highlands, Inc., requesting that the City Council not require curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements on.Johnson Avenue as required under,the subdivision agreement but asked that the City Council allow the grading for the widening and the installation of a header or berm at the property.line so that the City Council could proceed with the blanket coat on Johnson Avenue. City Council Minutes August 7, 1967 Page 11 Mr. Blaser stated that the reason for the request was that at this time he is not sure where the driveway entrances will be for the planned development and if the curb, gutter and sidewalk were put in at this time, it would have to be removed and replaced at a great expense. Leonard Blaser appeared before the City Council and also asked that he be reimbursed for the widening on this property as is done with other citizens as he felt that his original agreement signed by him with the City requiring dedication as a condition of subdivision was unfair. After discussion with the 'City Council Mr. Blaser agreed to deed the land for the street - widening, bring the widening for grade to level, the City would pave with black top and place berm or header at the new curb line. 18. At this time the City Council considered the final map of Tract No. 360, Johnson Highlands. Mr. Romero, City - Engineer, presented a map of the subdivision and stated that the subdivision map was technically correct and recommended approval and also recommended approval of the subdivision agreement with the following conditions: 1. Lot depth and lot frontage exceptions are granted as approved by the Planning Commission. 2. The natural stream channel traversing Lots 5, 6 and 7 shall be left in its natural state. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1732, a resolution approving the Final Map of Tract No. 360. 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 1��:�Y��C•isL� 19. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending the rezoning of property at 2957 and 3033 Augusta Street from R -3 to R -0 was set for public hearing on August 21, 1967 on motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Motion carried. 20. Communication from the Planning Commission notifying the City Council of the denial of the requested rezoning to PD /CH for Western Greyhound Lines was ordered received and filed on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Motion carried. 21. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending the rezoning of Lot 7, Block 10 of the Weill's Addition from R -2 to C -N was set for public hearing on August 21, 1967 on motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller. Motion carried. 22. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending the abandonment of an unimproved portion of Madonna Road west of the interchange of Madonna Road and U. S. Highway 101 was continued to August 21, 1967 and the City staff was instructed to procure a title report on the ownership of this property. 23. Communication from the Planning Commission forwarding for the Council's consideration a tentative map of Tract No. 361, San Luis Industrial Park, filed by T. Maino. City Council Minutes August 7, 1967 Page 12 D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented the tentative map for the Council's consideration and presented the special conditions for the Tract set by the Planning Commission. The matter was re- referred to the Planning Commission with no comment by the -City Council. 24. H. Johnson, City-Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance adding a requirement-for soils reports and testing in subdivisions. Mr. Johnson stated that these requirements were required by the State Health and Safety Code, but being a Charter City they must be included in the City's Code. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained the basis of the proposed ordinance to the City Council. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 384, an ordinance adding a requirement for soils reports and-testing in subdivisions. r. 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 25. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported that a porcupine cleaning system including a bucket machine for pulling the porcupine would cost approximately $2,000.00 and that this would provide a better level of cleaning than augers, but not quite as good a level -of cleaning as the ball. He pointed out that even with this cleaning process, stoppages and backups into residences could occur. He explained that this facility would be used only to supplement the ball where there is a difficult cleaning problem. The matter was continued to the next meeting. The City Engineer was to look into the possibility of obtaining a used machine. 26. The City Council discussed the selection of an architect to design the new Police Building. The City Clerk reported that prospectus had been received from John Ross, Ethan Jennings and Koebig and Koebig, Inc. and that these had been circulated among the City Council. After discussion, on motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the Council recommended that John Ross and Associates be retained by the City Council as the architect for the new Police Building subject to the completion of a formal contract with the City. Motion carried. Councilman Blake thanked Ethan Jennings -for submitting a proposal and Councilman ' Miller thanked Koebig and Koebig for submitting a proposal on this project. 27. Councilman Donald Q. Miller brought to the Council's attention the problem of controlling vegetation water grass, etc, in the Laguna Lake area as he stated the growth is such that the lake is practically unuseable for boats and the odors, pests, bugs, etc., are causing annoyance to the residents of the area. He stated that equipment is available that can be used to cut the weeds below the surface and urged that the City Council consider purchasing such equipment in order to eliminate this bug problem, the odors and allow the lake to be used by the residents. City Council Minutes August 7, 1967 Page 13 The City Clerk reported to the City Council on the results of several studies made by the State Fish and Game Warm Waters Fisheries Division on methods and approaches to eliminating the weed growth in the lake. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated that the Health Department has been conducting studies of the Midge problem in the lake and suggested that.a report be procured from the County Health Department. The matter was continued and the Administrative Officer was requested to obtain an up to date report from the Health Department. 28. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 379, an ordinance _ amending the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code to adopt the Sign Ordinance for said City. 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 29. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 382,; an ordinance renumbering certain sections of the zoning ordinance and adding specific section numbers for each zoning classification. 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 30. Communication from the Downtown Association requesting permission to use three parking meter spaces to exhibit bicycles as part of their back to school promotion was approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Motion carried. 31. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1733, a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement between the State of California Parks and Recreation Depart- ment and the City for a $50,000 grant for Laguna Lake Park. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. ,Spring, Clell W.. Whelchel NOES: Emmons Blake, Donald Q. Miller ABSENT: None 32. The.progress report on negotiations with the County for City owned land at the County Airport was continued for 60 days and Mr. Johnson, City Attorney, is to look into existing conditions. - 1 1 1 City Council Minutes August 7, 1967 Page 14 34. Communication from the California Marine Parks and Harbors Assn., -Inc., requesting that the City Council support -the promotion of a Harbor of Refuge at Cojo, California, was ordered received and filed on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Motion carried. 35. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and specifications for the Foothill Boulevard blanket coat project and explained the scope of the work to be accomplished. He estimated the cost to be $38,300. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the plans and specifications were approved and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. Motion carried. 37. Communication from the Division of Highways requesting cancellation of City taxes on property acquired by the State for highway purposes on Santa Rosa Street for R. B. Johnson and K. W. Jones were approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Motion carried. 38. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following contract payments were approved and ordered paid: BURKE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Orcutt Road Improvements HARMS BROTHERS San Luis Drive Reconstruction HARMS BROTHERS Andrews Street Footbridge C. S. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Santa Rosa Street Widening RAY B. BUNNELL Shower and Locker Building Motion carried. Est. #2 $7,798.50 (35% complete) Est. #1 6,237.00 (38% complete) Est. #1 3,129.75 (48% complete) Est. #2 4,538.24 (98% complete) Change Order No. 1 991.79 Est. #1 923.85 (10% complete) 39. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following salary step increases were approved. BULLOCK, Dennis A., Fireman, from Step 1 at $521 to-Step 2 at $550 per month, effective August 1, 1967. MARCOM, Edward H., Fireman, from Step 3 at $582 to Step 4 at $617 per month, effective August 1, 1967. - MELLO, Stanley, J., Fire Captain, from Step 4 at $730 to Step 5 at $770 per month, effective August 1, 1967. Motion carried. 40. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the City accepted the following grant deeds and street widening agreements and authorized the Mayor to sign same and record on behalf of the City. Motion carried. A. Grant deed from Geraldine T. Houser for water line easement on Serrano Drive. B. Grant deed and agreement from Robert M. Wabbel and Irene 0. Wabbel for Johnson Avenue street widening. C. Grant deed and agreement from Stephen S. Michalojko, Laura H. Michalojko and the State of California, Department of Veteran's Affairs for street widening on Foothill Boulevard. City Council Minutes August 7, 1967 Page 15 . D. Grant deed and agreement from Leonard G. Blaser and Rebecca R. Blaser for street widening on Johnson Avenue. E. Grant deed and agreement from James L. McDermott, Marie McDermott; and the State of California, Department of Veteran's Affairs, for street widening on Johnson Avenue. 41. Administrative Officer, R. D. Miller, announced the appointment of the following persons to City positions. Constance D. Bondy as Dispatcher -Clerk in the Police Department, effective August 1, 1967, at Salary Range 9, Step 1, $365 per.month, subject to a probationary period of one year. Susan L. Collins as Parking Enforcement Officer, effective September 1, 1967, at $405 per month, Step 1, subject to a probationary period of one year. Kenneth A. Nettleton as. Utility Plant Operator I at the Sewer Treatment Plant, effective August 1, 1967, at $430 per month, Step 1, subject to a probationary period of one year. Milton Koop as Water Supply Assistant at the Whale Rock Dam, effective September 1, 1967 at $430 per month, Step 1, subject to a probationary period of one year. 43. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1725, a resolution increasing the 1967- 68 budget prior year commitment by $5,535.60. 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 44. The City Council adjourned to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. 45. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the meeting adjourned to 6:00 P.M., Monday, August 14, 1967. Motion carried. APPROVED: August 21, 1967 . FITZP RICK CITY CLERK 1 L LI