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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/1967City Council Minutes August 21, 1967 Page 16 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. City Council Minutes September 5, 1967 Page 2 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. City Council Minutes September 5, 1967 Page 3 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. City Council Minutes September 5, 1967 Page 4 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. 1 i City Council Minutes September 5, 1967 Page 5 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. City Council Minutes September 5, 1967 Page 6 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. City Council Minutes September 5, 1967 Page 7 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 City Council Minutes September 5, 1967 Page 8 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 City Council Minutes September 5, 1967 Page 9 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. City Council Minutes September 5, 1967 Page 10 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. City Council Minutes September 5, 1967 Page 11 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. City Council Minutes 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 1 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes September 5, 1967 Page 13 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: City Council Minutes September 5, 1967 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. c � APPROVED: October 2, 1967 . H. FIT2PATRICK CITY CLERK