HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/1967City Council Minutes
August 21, 1967
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48. Communication from the Administrative Officer, County of San Luis Obispo,
notifying the City Council that the County of San Luis Obispo is willing to enter
into contract for the assessment,• billing and collection of taxes for the City of
San Luis Obispo on the same basis as is presently in effect for other cities in
accordance with State law.
The District Attorney of the County has been requested to prepare an agreement for
' consideration by the County Board of Supervisors and by the City Council.
The Administrative Officer continued that the Board of Supervisors has instructed
the County Tax Collector and himself to explore the matter of more speedy distri-
bution of tax collection to agencies for whom the County collects taxes.
Communication was referred to the Council Committee studying the transfer of the
assessing and collection functions to the County.
49. The City Council discussed the advisability -of - attempting to include in the
plans for the new Police Facility, provisions for an EOC for the City.
Several members of the City Council felt that this matter would be delayed some
time waiting for Federal Government approval.
It was the common consent of the City Council that the City drop plans for inclusion.
of an EOC in the new Police Facility.
50. The City Council adjourned to a personnel session.
51. The meeting adjourned on motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman
' Blake. Motion carried.
APPROVED: September 5, 1967 u'
. H. F VMATRICK
CITY CLERK
MINUFES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
September 5, 1967 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
Invocation by the Reverend James W. Bell, Pastor, Presbyterian Church.
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;
W. Flory, Parks and Recreation Director; H. Johnson, City
Attorney; R. D. Miller,-Administrative Officer; L. Schlobohm,
Fire Chief; E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief; E. P. Thompson, Water
Superintendent.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the minutes of the
meetings of August 14 and 21, 1967 as amended were approved. Motion carried.
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On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, claims against.
the City for the month of September 1967 were approved and ordered paid subject
to the approval of the Administrative Officer. Motion carried.
2. At this time the City Council considered the claim of William S. Howell for
property damages against the City.
Councilman Donald Q. Miller reported that Mr. Howell could not attend the meeting
as he was working but that he, Councilman Miller, felt that Mr. Howell's claim was
a legitimate one and that the City was liable for the damage to Mr. Howell's cars.
He stated he based his opinion on the fact that the City streets were in such poor
condition that the broken rubble was allowed to stand and to be scattered by
passing automobiles.
Councilman.Miller stated he also felt that the City was aware of this problem and
that the Public Works Department should have cleaned up these broken parts on
Johnson Avenue.
Councilman Blake stated that he had looked into this matter and that the damage to
the Howell automobiles was caused by broken street material in Johnson Avenue.
j H. Johnson, City Attorney, stated that as the City's insurance carrier had denied
this claim there was nothing the City Council could do about this matter without
assuming liability and relieving the insurance carrier.
Councilman Miller felt that the City was responsible for this damage due to the poor
maintenance of the City streets and felt that this taxpayer should get some relief
on this matter.
Councilman Spring moved that the claim of William S. Howell be denied. ,
Motion died for lack of a second.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Mayor Whelchel, that the City notify
.;; William S. Howell that the City Council cannot honor this claim and thanking him
for bringing it to the Council's attention. Motion carried. Councilman Miller
voting no.
1. M. E. Willeford, the City's Independent Auditor, appeared before the City
Council and presented the completed audit reports for the City of San Luis Obispo
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967. In addition to the audit of the general
City accounts, Mr. Willeford presented audits for Parking District No. 1, the Sewer
Revenue Bond Enterprise and the Water Revenue Bond Enterprise.
Mr. Willeford stated that the audits had been completed by his firm in
accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and included
tests of the accounting records and other audit procedures deemed necessary as
part of the audit.
He continued that as shown in the reports the City's financial records and systems
are kept in a satisfactory manner..
Upon question, Mr. Willeford stated that it was his opinion that the-City's
Finance Staff was doing a good job for the City of San Luis Obispo.
Mayor Whelchel thanked Mr. Willeford for appearing before,the City Council and
presenting these financial reports.
3. Traffic Committee Report of August 31, 1967.
67 -9 -1C. The Traffic Committee has-circulated a questionnaire among the residents
of Palm Street between Santa Rosa and Toro, asking whether or not they would be
interested in seeing Two Hour Parking restrictions installed. The impetus for this
move was a letter from Dr. Peterson asking for such a restriction. However, the
City has had a policy of trying to avoid restricting only a portion of a block.
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The results of the questionnaire showed a 5 - 3 preference in favor of restricting,
but most of the people in favor of the restriction were on the south side of the ,
block. Because of this -and the-fraternity house problem on the north side, it is
suggested that a Two Hour restriction be placed in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, and that parking be restricted completely between 3:00 and
5:00 a.m. on the south side of.the street only.
The Traffic Committee recommended that this matter be dropped from consideration at
this time and that they would again study the matter.
67 -7 -2T. Since there seems to be so much controversy involving the proposed parking
restrictions on Kentucky.between Hathway and Bond, it is suggested that for the
time being at least we apply the Two Hour restriction only in front of the homes of
the two prime proponents, Mr. Renetzky and Mr. Turri. This would be in front of
111 and 169 Kentucky. We so-recommend.
67 -9 -2T. The Traffic Committee has received a request from Cal Poly that parking
be. °restricted completely on both sides of California starting at a point 200 feet
south of Foothill and continuing northerly to the campus limit. We agree with
Cal Poly that this would be a good move and would increase the traffic carrying
capacity of California. We so recommend.
67 -9 -7T. Supplementing the requests of the Pacheco P.T.A., a 40 foot red zone was
also requested on the south side of Slack Street west of the Grand Avenue inter-
section to facilitate right hand turning movements. We think this would be a good
idea and so recommend.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1741, a resolution modifying parking
restrictions on Kentucky Street and establishing new parking restrictions on
California Boulevard.
' 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 -5T. In regard to the Two Hour Parking restriction on Meinecke between Benton
and Chorro, the Traffic Committee feels that it would be better to leave this
unrestricted at present and see how the restriction on the remainder of the block
works out first.
67 -9 -3T. The Pacheco P.T.A. has asked for an additional crossing guard at California
and Mill. -The Traffic Committee is studying this and should have a recommendation
within 30 days. We will so notify the P.T.A.
67 -9 -4T. The Pacheco P.T.A. has also asked for a-turaing pocket for north bound
motorists on Grand at Slack Street and we feel that-this would.be a good improve-
ment. We so recommend.
67 -9 -5T. We have looked at the nearly completed Andrews Street footbridge across
San-Luis Creek and feel that a street light should be installed at that location.
We so recommend.
67 -9 -6T. We have received a request from Walter Roselip for parking restrictions
on Grand and on Wilson which would.force the apartment house owner at that location
to provide more off street parking than at present and would force the students to
park off the street in the parking lot. However, the Traffic Committee does not
feel that there is enough of a traffic problem involved to justify this request and
we recommend against the parking restrictions.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the recommendations
of the Traffic Committee were accepted. Motion carried.
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4. Resolution from the Chamber of Commerce that they endorse the development of
the Mission Plaza and urged that every effort be exerted to bring the project to
completion at the earliest possible date and further that information concerning
the proposed plan be brought before the citizens of San Luis Obispo.
Mayor Whelchel asked Mr. Wallace, Executive Director of the Chamber, if -this -
resolution of the Chamber of Commerce was endorsing the City Council's Mission
Plaza Plan.
Mr. Wallace stated that a careful reading of the resolution stated that the Chamber
endorses the Council's realignment plan for Mission Plaza and further offered any
help the Chamber can do to move the development along.
5. H. Johnson, City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration an
agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and the San Luis Coastal Unified
School District for purchase by the City of approximately 23 acres of land located.
on Madonna Road in the Laguna Lake Park area. Total price to be $138,000 with
deferred payment over a three year period.
Mr. Johnson explained that one of the-conditions put in-the agreement by the School
Board was that the School District would have the option to purchase the property
back at the $138,000-figure in the event the City sells the property to a non-
public body and this restriction- would,be on -the land -for 10 years:from final
payment by-the City.
Councilman Spring stated that he was opposed to purchasing this property from the
School District with a restriction on sale for a 10 year period.
Councilman Spring stated that he did not feel that this Council should tie the
hands of future Councils and citizens of San Luis Obispo in making proper use of
land purchased with tax money.
He continued that he did not feel any prudent businessman would negotiate a
purchase with such a restriction.
Councilman Miller agreed with Councilman Spring in opposing the 10 year condition
on the sale and then explained the background of the acquisition of this property
by the School Board which was purchased originally from the City and he felt that
the City was not being treated fairly and urged that the City purchase the property
without any strings attached.
Councilman Gallagher suggested that the agreement be sent back to the School Board
without conditions and that the City acquire the property without any conditions
upon final payment of the purchase price.
Councilman Blake stated he did not object to the 10 year condition as he was sure
the City did not intend to sell this property but was reacquiring it for park
purposes. • • -
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the agreement
was referred back to the School Board with no conditions upon-payment by the City.
Motion carried. Councilman Blake voting no.
6. H. Johnson, City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration the
agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and John R. Ross-Associates for
architect services for the San Luis Obispo Police Facility.
Mr. Johnson briefed the provisions of the agreement and the services to be
performed by the architect.
Councilman Gallagher, the City's representative to coordinate with the architect
on the Police Facility, stated he had studied this agreement and recommended
adoption by the City Council.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the contract was
approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Motion
carried.
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12. Communication from Councilman Miller, asking that the City Council consider
converting Reservoir No. .l not presently being used for water storage into a
Municipal Plunge.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the request was
referred to the:Parks and Recreation Commission for a feasibility study and
authorized the City Engineer's Office to furnish technical assistance if required
by the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion carried.
13. Report from the County Health Department on weed and insect problems at Laguna
Lake was ordered received and filed pending additional work being done by the
Health Department to control the weed and insect problem.
14. In regard to the Los Osos Road widening adjacent to Tract No. 347, Mr. Romero,
City Engineer, reported that his office had projected the unit prices quoted by
Mr. Main's street contractor and had made an estimate of a contract price. It was
his conclusion that a cheaper price could be arrived at by placing the project to
competitive bid.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the project was
authorized to be advertised for competitive bids. Motion carried.
15. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1742, a resolution adopting a budget
for expenditure of funds allocated from the.State Highway Fund to cities.
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
ABS ENT : None
16. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1743, a resolution approving and
authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement with the Division of Highways covering
the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection :of Broad Street and
Buchon 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
17. Consideration of Resolution No. 1738, a resolution determining that the public
interest, convenience and necessity requires widening of a portion of 1691 Johnson
Avenue was continued.
7. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on a resolution of intention
to annex territory known as Broad.Street Industrial Annexation No. 2.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the City Council.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public.hearing closed.
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On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring,-the following
ordinance was introduced and passed to print.' Ordinance No. 389, an ordinance
of the City of San Luis Obispo approving the annexation to said City of certain
uninhabited territory designated "Broad Street Industrial Annexation No. 2."
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons "Blake, Frank - Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, 1
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None.
8. -At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of
the Planning Commission to rezone a parcel of land located at the north corner of
Woodside Drive and Southwood Drive from R -1, C -2 and C -N -S to R -0.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, explained to the City Council the considerations
given to this recommendation by the City Planning Commission.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Watson, Administrator for the Hacienda Convalescent Hospital, appeared before
the City Council urging that this rezoning be approved as they wish to proceed
with construction of the Hospital addition.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 391, an ordinance rezoning property located ,
on the north side of Southwood Drive between Laurel Lane and Johnson Avenue from
C -2, R -1 and C -N -S to R -0 Land Use District.
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
X. Councilman Blake asked the City Council to go on record thanking Radio Station
KSLY for their efforts in procuring Kool -Aid for members of the 196th Light Infantry
in Viet Nam.
Mr. Blake stated that this program was undertaken by KSLY at the request of a
County resident now serving in Viet Nam in the 196th Infantry. "As a result of
KSLY's appeal, 21,000 packages of Kool -Aid were shipped to Viet Nam for use by
our servicemen.
The City Council thanked KSLY for this fine civic action.
9. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of ,
the Planning Commission to amend section 9200.28, 9200:29, 9200.31 and 9200.33 of
the Municipal Code to require that multiple family residential development provide
1 -1/2 parking spaces for the first bedroom or sleeping.room and 1/2 space for each
additional bedroom or sleeping room per unit.
R. D. Young, Planning Director.-explained to the City Council the studies and
consideration given by the Planning Commission in recommending this change to the
City Council.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
Mervyn Dixon appeared before the City Council asking for clarification of the
definition of multiple residences and requirements for parking as proposed by this
change.
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He stated he felt this new requirement was unfair to persons with multiple dwellings
as he felt single family residents need as much or more off street parking but that
no change was being made for this class of property.
Roland Maddalena questioned the Council on the need for such a strong off street
parking requirement as is being proposed at this time.
He stated that this enlarged off street parking requirement could be a hardship on
people developing small lots in the older part of town and that by requiring this
excessive amount of parking the buildings would be limited in size and occupancy.
Arnold Volny objected to this proposed ordinance which would require all multiple
development to provide the same off street parking spaces. He stated that he felt
that different facilities warranted different requirements.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 390, an ordinance amending certain.sections
of the Zoning Ordinance to change the parking requirements for multiple family
dwellings.
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
' The Mayor declared a recess at 9:15 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:30 P.M.
with all Councilmen present.
10. At this time the City Council considered bids for purchase of the City owned
property at 746 Higuera Street formerly the Cornet Store,
Mayor Whelchel declared the.public auction open.
Roland Maddalena stated he represented a client who wished to buy the property at
the stated price and that he had the required 10% deposit but that his client
wished the sale with certain conditions such as a reduction in the selling price
for the City to retain a 12 foot public easement through.the building from Higuera
Street to connect to the future Mission Plaza development, and also that the City
would pay for the closing costs.and title insurance. - ..
Mr. Maddalena then presented a sketch to the City.Council which envisioned an open
walkway from Higuera Street to the center of the building which would be landscaped
and the balance of the.building would be developed into 5 or 6 small stores or
shops with displays in an area facing this public right of way or easement.
The City Council discussed this proposal with Mr. Maddalena as to what the City
would be asked to do and what the private property owner was planning on doing.
' H. Johnson, City Attorney, told the City Council that they could not consider this
proposal at this time as the advertisement calling for the sale of property was
strictly limited to the sale :of the entire property with the City not retaining
any portion..
He stated if the City Council wished to proceed on this.proposal, then the matter
should be readvertised listing the conditions to be considered by the City Council.
J. B. McDonald, Real Estate Salesman, asked that this matter be continued for at
least two weeks as he was sure that other realtors and developers would like to
look into this new proposal and the new conditions of the sale.:
Mr. Maddalena stated that as he was the one that brought this proposal to the City
Council, he and his client should have a first priority on the sale if the City
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Council decides to proceed.
Arnold Volny stated he objected to the City Council in delaying a decision
on this matter as he felt that the Maddalena proposal was fair and that the City had
been trying to sell this building with no takers and he felt that the proposal should
be accepted at this time.
On motion of Councilman Blake; seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that this matter
be continued to September 18, 1967, the City to readvertise sale including alternate
development proposals including pedestrian walkway and drainage easements, to be
sold to the highest bidder with the City Council reserving the right to accept or
reject any bids. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the City crews
were instructed to remove the decorative extension wall from the Cornet building.
Motion carried. Councilman Blake and Mayor Whelchel voting-no.
11. Communication from the Planning Department regarding the request for the
erection of.the travelodge sign at 1825 Monterey Street.
Mr. Young stated he could not under these conditions issue the permit for this
sign and therefore the property owner requested a hearing before the City Council.
Anthony Gessler appeared before the City Council urging that they approve a size
variance so that he could install this new sign at the Travelodge Motel. He stated
this this new sign is a standard sign being installed.throughout the United States
for all Travelodge Motels and stated that in order to attract the traveling public
the sign must be at least this size.
Mr. Gessler also wished to remind the City Council that his Motel was located on a
very narrow lot and he felt he should be allowed a larger size sign so that tourists
could see his Motel.
The City Council discussed with Mr. Gessler the construction of his sign and the
possibility of changing some of the decorative elements in order to bring the sign
in accordance with the sign ordinance.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the City Council
accept the Planning Director's.interpretation of the sign ordinance and deny the
oversized sign for the Travelodge Motel. Motion carried. Councilman Spring voting
no.
25. Communication from H. Johnson, City Attorney, requesting that the City Council
instruct the City Engineer to prepare a more detailed final line for the east side
of Monterey Street planned.for realignment by the City Council.
Mr. Johnson stated that this information was needed as condemnation action may be
necessary on one or more of the proposed acquisitions and it is essential that
detailed maps of the area showing exact dimensions and taking into consideration
the-physical characteristics of the property concerned and this information should
be available for negotiations or when court action takes place.
.D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained to the City Council modified Plan B for
Monterey Street realignment as previously approved by the City Council.
Mayor Whelchel suggested that now that the City Council has taken action to save
the Murray Adobe that the alignment of Monterey Street should be narrowed at this.
property so that the street widening does not effect this property.
Councilman Gallagher stated that the City Council.had also taken action not to
take any of the Warden Bridge but only widen to the bridge so that the street
realignment plan should also be amended to include this problem.
On motion of Mayor.Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City Engineer
be instructed to prepare A plan for the Monterey Street realignment which would
not effect the Warden Bridge or the Murray Adobe and this plan to be in lieu of
Plan B modified previously approved by the City Council. Motion carried. .
Mr. Jack Kellerman, Building Inspector, stated that the old Mill Building in the
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rear of the Murray Adobe was in an extremely poor state of repair, was being used
as a toilet by transients and that something should be done to either repair the
building or to tear it down.
Mr. Nicholson, President of the County Historical Society, stated he felt this
building could be made secure so that it could be saved and keep transients out.
' The City Building Department was asked to work with the County Historical Society
on this matter.
24. Councilman Blake reported for the Council Committee on the Committee's meeting
with Chamber representatives for an advertising and promotional program using bed
tax funds. -He continued that the Chamber representatives would like the-City
Council to change the existing bed tax formula from 1/3 for promotion and 2/3
retained by-the City for capital tourist program and the additional funds to be
used for advertising and promotion.
Councilman Miller suggested that it was his impression at the meeting that many of
the Chamber members did not feel that the Executive Director was spending enough
time on promotional and tourist-advertising and he suggested that the City Council
meet with Mr. Wallace and go'over this matter with him.
Mel Matteson, Chamber-of Commerce Advertising'Committee, stated he felt that the
City Council should spend at least 50% of the bed tax funds collected for Chamber
work including a specified sum for promotion and advertising on a conditional
basis.
He continued that he felt that the money now budgeted by the City Council out of
the bed tax funds was doing a good job but that by increasing the split from 1/3
to 1/2 and spending the additional funds on advertising, he felt that all elements
' of the City would benefit.
He stated that advertising would not only benefit the Motels but would benefit all
aspects of business in the City.
Mayor Whelchel explained the reasons for the existing policy on the 1/3 split of
bed tax funds for promotion and 2/3 being retained for future capital construction
for tourists and convention facilities.
Mr. Matteson then explained what he meant by promotion and what the results could
be and then explained what he meant by advertising and what results could be
expected from this program.
J. Kimball, President of -the Chamber of Commerce, urged that the City Council
reconsider its existing policy on the split of bed tax funds between promotion and
capital improvement. He urged that the City Council consider a 50 -50 split but
urged that this not be made a hard fast rule but that it be budgeted each year as
needed.
Councilman Blake suggested that this matter be continued and that these proposals
be considered and that the City Council meet with•a Mr. Chace who operates the
Advertising Agency representing the advertising program for the City of Santa
Barbara. Mr. Chace will be hereon September 18, 1967 and the Chamber representa-
tives will try to set up a meeting for the City Council.
J. B.- McDonald, President of the Downtown= Association, stated that his organization
represents a great number of downtown businesses and they were vitally interested
in the advertising and promotion of the City and asked the City Council to appoint
a member of the Downtown Association to the Committee discussing advertising and
promotion for the community.
The matter was continued to September 18, 1967.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, $2,000 was
authorized for the preparation of a new City Brochure advertising San Luis Obispo.
Motion carried.
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Councilman Miller left the meeting at 10 :30 P.M.
18. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented the following report on the repair of
the Dalessi sidewalk at the corner of Santa Rosa and Palm Streets.
The existing sidewalk along this property was installed many years ago and is
badly out.of grade, sloping toward the property rather than toward the curb, and
containing dished areas in the surface. The property was posted near a tree where
a raised place had created a stumbling point for pedestrians. As is normal
practice, the City did not attempt to repair the entire sidewalk since this creates
a serious financial hardship on the property owner, but merely corrected the
portions in which a pedestrian hazard occurs. Relatively minor repairs were made
at Mr. Dalessi's property and he was billed for the work conducted. Drain water
has always stood in relatively shallow puddles on the sidewalk and, since the City
did not attempt to correct this condition, will still stand. I met Mr. Dalessi at
the site and pointed out that a substantial expense would be involved in correcting
the standing water problem, since this would involve a complete removal and replace-
ment of almost the entire sidewalk along this side, and explained to Mr. Dalessi
that.the_City was perfectly willing to do this if he were willing to bear the cost
(as is outlined under the State 1911 Act). Mr. Dalessi was not willing to bear
this cost, therefore, we have taken -no further action to correct this situation.
A small defect in the contractor's work was pointed out by Mr. Dalessi at the
corner, and.the City has had the contractor repair this work.
In conclusion, Mr. Dalessi has been properly billed for the work conducted and
has chosen not to bear the expense of the drainage improvement, therefore, I
recommend that the Council proceed to make these charges a lien against the
property.
Mr. Romero stated that the cost to reconstruct the Palm Street sidewalk under
current contract price would be $462.00. He also recommended that the City Council
not change its existing policy of only requiring property owners to repair damaged
sections of the sidewalk where a pedestrian might stumble, since a policy which
requires property owners to bring the entire sidewalk up to present day standards
would result in financial-hardship for many property owners.
The City Council discussed at length the problems of the Dalessi sidewalk and what
should have been done at the time these repairs were made.
The matter was continued and the City Engineer was authorized to allow the
contractor who did the repair work to reconstruct a, portion of the repaired
sidewalk and see if the results take care of the drainage problem. Mr. Romero
pointed out that reconstruction of the previous repair would still leave the.small
dished areas which would hold water.
20. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the Water
Superintendent was authorized to advertise for bids for the Ferrini Road Water Line
from Felton Way to Chorro Street and miscellaneous fire hydrants for various parts
of the City. Motion carried.
21. Communication from 0. J. Gul•lickson, Deputy Director of Civil Defense, request-
ing Council authority to schedule a course of instruction in individual and family
survival on December 6 and 7, 1967 to be put on by the State Department of._Education.'
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Mayor Whelchel, the request was
approved. Motion carried.
22. Discussion by the City Council of alternate routes for connection of Santa
Barbara to Santa Rosa Street was continued.
23. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the Fire
Chief was authorized to purchase a self propelled sickle -mower for use in the Weed
Abatement Program. Motion carried.
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26. R. D..Miller, Administrative Officer, presented the 1967 Inventory.of City
property to the City Council.
The Council's copy to be filed with the City Clerk and the duplicate copy with the
Administrative Officer.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the 1967 Inventory
was ordered received and filed. Motion carried.
27. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 383, an ordinance levying
a tax for the current 1967 -68 fiscal year upon all taxable property within the City
of San Luis Obispo and fixing the rate of such tax.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
28. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 386, an ordinance
rezoning property east of Broad Street near Tank Farm Road from U to M-A -H Land Use
District.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
I AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
29. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 387, an ordinance
rezoning property at 2957 and 3033 Augusta Street from R -3 to R -0 Land Use District.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
..AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
30. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage., ordinance No. 388, an ordinance rezoning
' the property at 946 Branch Street from R -2 to C -N Land Use District.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
31. The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for Water Line
Improvements, City Plan 19 -67, Santa Rosa Street.
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September 5, 1967
Page 12
l.. West Coast Construction Company
Post Office Box 1142
San Luis Obispo, California
2. W. M. Lyles Company
Post Office Box 4327
Fresno, California
Engineer's Estimate
$51,293.88
61,069.32
49,485.35
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommended that the low bid of West Coast
Construction Company-be accepted.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the bid was
awarded to West Coast Construction Company. Motion carried.
32. The City Clerk reported on the bids received for Street Resurfacing and
Reconstruction on local streets, City Plan No. 1 -68. .
1. Harms Brothers
5261 Stockton Boulevard
Sacramento, California
2. C. S. Construction Company
Post Office Box 24
Pismo Beachf California
3. H. D. Peterson
Post Office Box 366
Atascadero, California
4. M. J. Hermreck, Inc.
Post Office Box 217
Nipomo, California
5. Ted Watkins Construction Company
Post Office Box 1380
San Luis Obispo, California
6. Burke Construction Company
Post Office-Box 957
San Luis Obispo, California
Engineer's Estimate
$28;250.00
28,934.00
30,307.50
31;052.75
32,290.00
35,155.00
30,686.30
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 contract was
awarded to Harms Brothers Construction Company. Motion carried.
33. The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for the Johnson Avenue
Resurfacing; Widening and Reconstruction Project, City P1an'No. 3 -68.
1. H. D. Peterson $770305.80
Post Office Box 366
Atascadero, California:
2. M. J. Hermreck, Inc. 77;761.00
Post Office Box 217
Nipomo, California
3. C. S. Construction Company 78,746.60
Post Office Box 24
Pismo Beach, California
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4. Harms Brothers Construction Company
5261 Stockton Boulevard
Sacramento, California
5. Burke Construction Company
Post.Office Box 957
San Luis Obispo, California
6. J. F. Sunderland
1141 Perfumo
San Luis Obispo, California
7. Ted Watkins Construction Company
- Post Office Box 1380
San Luis Obispo, California
Engineer's Estimate
$79,934.05
83,585.70
84,201.35
88,721.00
87,854.45
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended that the low bid of H. D. Peterson be
accepted.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the bid was
awarded to H. D. Peterson. Motion carried.
34. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
contract payments were ordered paid including Change Order No. 1 on the Foothill
Boulevard widening project. Motion carried.
BURKE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Est.
#3
$10,141.85
Orcutt Road Improvements
(85%
complete)
HARMS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO.
Est.
#2
9,860.31
San Luis Drive Reconstruction
(99%
complete)
HARMS -BROTHERS.CONSTRUCTION-CO.:_
:Est.
#2 :
2,885.85
Andrews Street Footbridge
(94%
complete)
RAY B. BUNNELL Est. #2 5,543.10
Shower and Locker at City.Yard (70% complete)
C. S. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Est. #1 6,411.56
Foothill Blvd. Widening (79% complete)
Change Order #1
35. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
grant deed and agreement was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to record on
behalf of the City.
Grant deed and agreement from Robert M. Bostrom, Don M. Morris and Jean Morris
for street widening on Foothill Boulevard.
Motion carried.
36. Progress report by the City Engineer on street widenings dated September 1,
1967 was ordered received and filed.
37. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1739, a resolution approving the agree-
ment for traffic signal installation on California Boulevard and authorizing
execution by the Mayor.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
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Page 14
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher; Arthur F. Spring,
Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
38. The City Engineer's Office reported that the Southern Pacific Company would '
start construction of the crossing arm installation at Orcutt Road on September 5,
1967.
39. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, and Harold Johnson, City Attorney,
announced the appointment of Carol S. Hyde as Legal and Administrative Secretary
effective August 29, 1967 at $442 per month, subject to a probationary period of
one year.
40. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1748, a resolution approving and
authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of San Luis Obispo the
agreement with the State of California for acquisition of right of way at the
intersection of Industrial Way and State Highway 227.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller '
41. Communication from the San Luis Coastal Unified School District regarding
progress on San Luis Drive widening )Was ordered received `and filed: -
42. Communication from the State Board of Equalization regarding an amendment
to sales tax collections effective October 1, 1967 was ordered received and filed.
43. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the meeting
adjourned. Motion carried.
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APPROVED: October 2, 1967
. H. FIT2PATRICK
CITY CLERK