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September 11, 1967
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13. H. Johnson, City Attorney, brought to the Council's attention the matter
of the agreement between the City and the County.for the County to assume the
assessing.and collection of taxes for the fiscal year 1968/69 and continued
that he had discussed this matter.with the County Administrative Officer and
that the County was ready to proceed.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the County to be
informed that the City is in agreement to enter into a contract with the County to
do the assessing and.collecting of City taxes. Motion carried.
14. The City Council-adjourned to an executive session to discuss litigation
for acquisition of property.
15. On motion of Councilman Blake,-seconded by Councilman Spring, the meeting
adjourned to-6:00 P.M. Monday, September 18, 1967. Motion carried.
APPROVED: October 2, 1967
. H. FITZPATRICK
CITY CLERK
Roll Call
City Staff
Present
MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
September 18, 1967 - 6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; H. Johnson, City Attorney;
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer.
1. Mr. Don Chace, Chace Company Advertising Incorporated, appeared before the
City Council at the request of the Chamber of Commerce Advertising Committee to
discuss advertising and promotion with the City Council.
Mr. Chace stated that he was the advertising consultant for the City of Santa
Barbara and-handled all the advertising and promotional material for the City.
He explained the program handled by his firm.for the.City of Santa Barbara
through the use of bed. tax funds...
Mr. Chace stated that in Santa Barbara tourism is the second largest income
producing industry in the City, second only to education. He emphasized the
advantages of tourism to the overall economy of the community.
He stated that tourism built by advertising builds on itself and continues to
increase the return from bed tax receipts.
Mr. Chace stated that out of each dollar spent by a tourist 22% goes for lodging,
26.7% for food and the balance goes to other local businesses such as transporta-
tion, recreation, gas and oil and miscellaneous retail establishments.
Mr. Chace concluded by saying that the tourist business is the best business
for a City to get into as it's a clean business which requires no capital
improvements such as schools, public buildings, etc.
Mr. Chace stated that in Santa Barbara 50% of the bed tax collections went to
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district advertising, 25% went to the general funds for general fund purchases
and 25% to the City Park and Recreation Department to improve their park and
recreation program.
The City Council then discussed with Mr. Chace his feelings as to the effects
of advertising on the economy of the City of Santa Barbara through this consulting
program.
Mayor Whelchel thanked Mr. Chace for coming to the meeting and reviewing this
program with the Council.
Mayor Whelchel adjourned the meeting.
APPROVED: October 23, 1967
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H. FIT2PATRICK
CITY. CLERK
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
September 18, 1967 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
Roll Call
Present: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W..Whelchel
City Staff
Present: R. D. Young, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk;
H. Johnson, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer;
D. F. Romero, City Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; E. L.
Rodgers, Police Chief; E. P. Thompson, Water Superintendent.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, 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.
1. & 2. Mr. Gleason, 1227 Stafford Street, appeared before the City Council
objecting to the Council's action in rezoning the property at the corner of
California Boulevard and Taft Street to commercial use over the objections of
the Planning Commission.
Mr. Gleason objected to the City Council only rezoning four lots on the corner
and not the balance of the block as requested by the property owners in the block
bounded by Taft Street, Stafford Street, Kentucky Street and California Boulevard.
He stated he felt the City Council also zoned this parcel of land to the detriment
of the adjoining property owners.
He also questioned the right of William Fredman, Attorney, representing four
property owners and not the balance of the block as was promised by the realty firm.
The City Council discussed with Mr. Gleason the consideration given by the City
Council to the subject rezoning at the public hearing held on August 7, 1967.
Mr. Marques, 1239 Stafford Street, explained to the City Council his action in
carrying the original petition for rezoning of the entire block considered by the
Planning Commission and denied by them.
Mr. Young, Planning Director, presented a report and recommendation of the Planning
Commission on the rezoning of the area bounded by Highway 101, California Boulevard,
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Hathway Avenue, Bond Street and Motley Avenue as requested by the City Council.
Mr. Young stated that the Commission studied this area in detail and found that
the majority of the area is developed with stable housing and the land use is a
mixture of single family development and duplexes.
Mr. Young stated it was the opinion of the Planning Commission that commercial
zoning should not extend beyond the alley between Stafford and Taft Streets.
The Commission felt that Stafford Street was designed.to service residential
properties and not for commercial uses. Further, the approval of commercial
zoning to Stafford Street would eventually lead to a future encroachment of a
commercial zone into an established residential area.
It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the area north of the
alley between Stafford and Taft Streets be retained at.its present R -2 classifi-
cation on the basis that an introduction of a higher zoning classification into
this area would be premature.
Further, it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the property
at the northwest corner of Stafford and Kentucky Streets be zoned R -C, that the
area bounded by the alley, Kentucky Avenue, Motley Avenue and Taft Street be
zoned R -H and that the property on the south side of Taft Street between
California Boulevard and the Freeway be rezoned from C -N -S to R -C.
Mr. Young then presented.sketches to the City Council showing the Planning
Commission's recommendation including existing land uses in the area and the
housing conditions in the area.
Mr. Young explained the reason for using the alley between Taft and Stafford Streets
as a zoning boundary as follows: Good zoning practice dictates that boundary
lines between commercial and residential districts should be along rear property
lines or alleys, where possible.. The use of the center line of a street will
result in unlike and often uncompatible districts facing each other.
Mr. Marques objected to using the alley as a buffer zone and felt that the entire
block should be rezoned to R -C and allow Stafford Street.to be the buffer between
zones.
Pearl Vandervort felt that the.alley should not be used as a buffer zone.
Stan Nelson, Realtor, questioned the plan to have R -C adjacent to R -2 as he felt
the classification of zones was poor planning and urged that the City Council zone
his corner at California Boulevard and Stafford Street to R -C so that he can
develop his property to higher commercial uses.
John Brown, Planning Commission Chairman, explained to the City Council the back-
ground and the reasons the Planning Commission originally recommended a denial of
the requested rezoning as they felt that future commercial development in the
area was premature and felt it would be detrimental to the entire area causing
more pressures for rezoning and downgrading the area.
He continued that after the City Council granted the zoning at the corner of
Taft and California Boulevard the Planning Commission then made the recommendations
as presented to zone back to the alley R -C and R -H.
Councilman Spring stated he felt that this portion of the City is peculiar due
to its proximity to the Freeway and the first off ramp into the City for service
south bound and he felt that commercial development was needed at this point.
Councilman Gallagher stated he thought that this rezoning was one of the poorest
zoning decisions made by the City since the zoning for Tropicana and therefore
voted against it.
Mayor Whelchel explained to the public present that there was no appeal under
consideration at this time but as previously stated, due to the mix up on the
original appeal, he stated that the City Council was willing to extend the appeal
time so that the property owners would have their day before the City Council on
this matter and stated as soon as the property owners had filed their appeal and
it could be advertised, the City Council would set it for public hearing.
The matter was continued.
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3. R. D. Young, Planning Director, brought to the Council's attention the second
request of Mr. Anthony Gessler for permission to erect a revised sign containing
240 square feet at 1825 Monterey Street.
Mr. Young explained that the property is presently zoned C -2 which would allow a
sign of maximum area of 194 square feet based on the frontage of the property.
Mr. Gessler appeared before the City Council asking that the City Council
consider the property as if it were zoned-R-C which has been recommended for this
area in the General Plan.
Mr. Young stated, upon question, that the Commission wi•11 be making adjustments
to the various districts and that this area is being proposed for R -C which would
allow this sign.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, that permission
be granted to erect the sign as requested by Mr. Gessler, Motion carried.
4. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the notice to
bidders for hauling away and disposing of any and all motor vehicles abandoned in
the City of San Luis Obispo was approved and bids to be opened on October 2, 1967.
Motion carried.
5. Communication from R. C. Skinner Companies notifying the City Council that he
wishes to take advantage of the extended payment plan for the water acreage charges
for the Laguna Lake Golf Course but that the ownership of the land is presently the
subject of a law suit and when this is settled, he will again contact the City to
take advantage of this agreement.
Communication ordered received and filed.
6. At this time the City Council considered the sale at public auction of the
property located at 746 Higuera Street (former Cornet Store building). •
The City Clerk read the conditions of the sale.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public auction open.
Roland Maddalena, Realtor, appeared before the City Council offering $77,000 for
the property less $22,000 to be paid by the City for retention of the easement for
public access to the Mission Plaza area.
Mayor Whelchel asked if any one else wished to present a bid.
No one appeared before the City Council.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public auction closed.
Councilman Miller asked that the City Council meet and discuss the proposal of Roland
Maddalena before making any decision on this offer.
Mr. Maddalena told the City. Council that he must have an answer on this matter
within one day and could not give the City Council additional time to study this
1 problem.
Mr. Charles Kamm, Realtor, suggested that the City Council not consider the cost of
land and buildings in this matter but consider the value of the easement as it will
be when the improvements are in with paving and landscaping.
Councilman Gallagher stated that after paying $80,000 for the property to develop
a parking lot, the City Council would look mighty foolish if they now sold it for
$55,000.
He felt that the request of $22,000 for an easement was completely out of line but
that he would consider it if-it were in the $7,000 to $8,000 area.
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Councilman Miller agreed that $22,000 was too much to pay for a 12 foot easement
to the rear of the property.
Councilman Spring agreed that over $12.00 a square foot was too much to pay for
the easement when the land and building could be purchased for about $8.00 per
square foot.
The matter was continued to October 2, 1967 on motion of Mayor Whelchel, seconded
by Councilman Blake. Motion carried.
7. Police Chief, E. L..Rodgers, presented for the Council's consideration a .
report of the number of children using the intersection of All and California
Boulevard to go to school which showed that the maximum usage was between-2:00
and 4:00 P.M. when six children used the crossing.
He also presented a report of .students using the Monterey and Grand intersection
with 21 children between 8:00 and 9:00 A.M. and 48 between 2:00 and 4:00 P.M.
The City Council discussed the report as presented by the Police Chief and felt
that based on complaints that this count was inconclusive and asked that the
Chief prepare additional counts for the Mill- California crossing and report to
the City Council at a later meeting.
The matter was continued.
8. Police Chief, E. L. Rodgers, presented a report to the City Council regarding
complaints of the small mechanical sweeper maintaining the College Square Parking
Lot.
Mr. Rodgers presented a report and a tape recording made by his officers on
location showing the noises made by the refrigeration equipment at the Purity
Store, cars passing on Foothill Boulevard and the mechanical sweeper.
Mr. A. Blackwell, 830 Boysen Avenue, appeared before the City Council urging
that the City take some action to control the excessive noises made by the
street sweeper at the College Square Shopping Center.
He stated he could see no reason why this equipment had to be used in the
shopping center between 2 :00 and 5:00 A.M. and why it could not be swept at a later
time in order to avoid disturbing the tenants of the adjacent apartment houses.
Mr. Blackwell went on in detail as to the inconvenience and annoyance of this
equipment and urged that the City take some action to protect him and his neighbors
from this noise. -
Police Chief, E. L. Rodgers, was asked.to_ have his department contact the street
sweeper operator and see if the lot could be swept at "a later time daily and
report back to the City Council.
9. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's consideration
specifications for purchase of various sizes of corrugated iron pipe for install-
ation by City forces in various drainage projects throughout the City.
Mr. Romero "stated he es
at an estimated cost of
On motion of Councilman
tions were approved and
10. D. F. Romero, City
Council's consideration
timated he would need 800 feet of corrugated iron pipe
$4,400.
Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the specifica-
bid call was authorized. Motion carried.
Engineer, presented plans and specifications for the
for seal coat improvements to Parking Lot No. 9.
Mr. Romero stated this was a minimal project he estimated the cost at $1,255.00
which included no landscaping or sprinkler system.
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On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, the plans and
specifications were approved and bid call was. authorized. Motion carried.
11. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented the plans and specifications for Elks
Lane Sewer Line Improvement for the Council's consideration and estimated the cost
to be $4,500.00.
On motion of Councilman-Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, plans and specifi-
cations were approved and bid call was authorized. Motion carried.
12. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, and E. P. Thompson, Water Department Director,
presented a report to the City Council regarding the damaged water line on Los Osos
Road abutting Tract No. 347.
The memorandum stated that the cast iron pipe has been unable to pass the minimal
City requirements for pressure and that many breaks have occurred in this pipe line
and it was the recommendation of the Department Heads concerned that as this line
does not meet the City minimal tests that the entire 12 11•cast iron water line be
installed in Los Osos Road to serve Tract No. 347 be rejected.
The memorandum continued that 'several sections of pipe that failed had been sent
to a metallurgy laboratory to analyze the reason for the•failures but to date
no report'-has been received.
Mr. Maino, Subdivider, stated that if the pipe line does not meet the City-require-
ments then he will have to replace the pipe to meet City specifications. Further,
if the water line does meet City minimal standards then the City will just have to
accept the pipeline.
He felt that this was his decision to make and not the City's.
L. Jameson, representing Lyles Company, stated that his firm is attempting to
install this cast iron pipe line in accordance with City standards but as they were
just informed of Mr. Romero and Mr. Thompson's recommendation this date they hoped
that the City Council would hold up making a decision until they could receive a
report from the laboratory on what was causing the pipe failures.
D. F. Romero and L. Jameson then discussed for the City Council the City's test
requirements which resulted in the bursting and - leaking of the'cast iron pipe.
P. Landell, City Inspector, reported to the City Council that during the bursting
test, the cast iron pipe line required constant additional pressure to be added in
order to maintain the 225 pounds required.
The matter was continued for further report from the Metallurgy Laboratory.
13. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and specifications for paving
and widening of Los Osos Road adjacent to Tract No. 347.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the plans and
specifications were approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement on
behalf of the City with T. Maino guaranteeing payment by the City upon annexation
of this area to the City. Motion carried.
14. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented a report on the feasibility-of sidewalk
installation on Chorro Street between West Street and Rougeot Place.
In accordance with Council direction at the meeting of June 19, 1967 the Engineering
Department has contacted all property owners on the westerly side of Chorro Street
from just south of Murray to just north of Meinecke: We inquired of each as to
whether the property owner would be interested in deeding land for a 6' sidewalk,
if the City were willing to bear the cost of sidewalk installation, modification
of driveways, utilities, etc. We received eight affirmative replies, one affirmative
if the sidewalk was only 4' in width, and two definite noes. •
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Our cost estimate for a 6' sidewalk installation and all related work, including
a contingency figure,. is $15,000.00. This compares to an estimate of $7,500.00
for a 6' sidewalk installation in the roadway from the present curb line.
In view of the fact that condemnations might be involved, together with.a .
subsequent cost increase, it would appear more practical for the City to install
the sidewalk within the roadway, in accordance with my recommendation of June 14,
1967.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the sidewalk
be installed in the roadway on Chorro Street between West Street and Rougeot
Place. Motion carried.
15. Memorandum from D. F.-Romero, City Engineer,.requesting Council authority
for purchase of a five ton self - propelled crane for the Street Department from
the Civil Defense Surplus Property Agency when one became available.
He explained to the City Council the reason for this request and the need for
this type of vehicle.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the City Engineer
was authorized to place the City's name on the,priority list for acquisition of
this type of vehicle. Motion carried.
16. H. Johnson, City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration an
ordinance transferring the assessing and tax collection duties from the City of
San Luis Obispo to the County effective November 1, 1967 subject to the completion
of an agreement between the City and County for such services.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 392, an ordinance of the City of San Luis
Obispo transferring the assessment and tax collection duties and the collection of
assessments levied for Municipal purposes now performed by the City Clerk- Assessor
to the Assessor and Tax Collector of the County of San Luis Obispo and repealing
all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith.
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
17. H. Johnson, City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration a
resolution endorsing the basic principle_ of the Federal Government sharing its
taxes with State and local governments. This action was taken at the request
of the California State Legislature for a joint appeal to the Congress of the
United States.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1744, a resolution endorsing the basic
principle of the Federal Government sharing its taxes with State and local govern-
ments.
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
18. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's consideration a
breakdown of amendments to the Orcutt Road contract with a net increase of $844.76.
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Mr. Romero explained the reasons for the increases and decreases in the contract
items.
Councilman Blake asked that the City Council consider a new policy resolution by the
Council regarding change orders or amendments to contracts in order to avoid the
City Engineer preparing lengthy reports for changes in contract quantities.
Mr. Blake proposed that the City Council adopt the following policy: No single
contract change orders outside of established unit prices shall exceed $500.00
without prior Council approval. All such contract change orders less than $500.00
shall be submitted to the City Council as soon as practical after authorization
by the City Engineer. For work to be done by other than the contractor but in
connection with an approved contract no separate work.order in excess of $500.00
shall be authorized without prior Council approval.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, explained the existing policy on change orders,
amendments, etc., passed by the City Council.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained the problems encountered by his staff and
the contractors in estimating quantities on street projects.
The City Council then discussed the best possible policy to adopt to handle change
orders, contract amendments, or increases in contract quantities so as not to hinder
the contracts but yet protect the general taxpayer.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the policy amendment
as amended was adopted. Motion carried.
19. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1740, a resolution increasing the 1967 -68
budget.
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
20. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
salary step increases were approved.
HARMON, Johnie Lee, Police Officer, from Step 1 at $550 to Step 2 at $582 per
month, effective October 1, 1967.
KLUCK, James G., Utility Plant Operator I, from Step 1 at $430 to Step 2 at
$455 per month, effective October 1, 1967.
MORRISSEY, Winston B., Police Sergeant, from Step 4 at $690 to Step 5 at $730
per month, effective October 1, 1967.
MORSE, Ted, Police Lieutenant, from Step 4 at $770 to Step 5 at $812 per month,
effective October 1, 1967.
PRICE, Margaret M., Senior Librarian, from-Step 1 at $508 to Step 2 at $535
per month, effective October 1, 1967.
SPERLO, William L., Police Lieutenant, from Step 4 at $770 to Step 5 at $812
per month, effective October 1, 1967.
WEISHAAR, Robert E., Police Officer, -from Step 2 at $582 to Step 3 at $617
per month, effective October 1, 1967.
Motion carried.