HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/04/1967City Council Minutes
November 20, 1967
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The City Attorney, H. Johnson, explained to the City Council the ramifications of
this suit and the City's responsibility if these Councilmen are represented by the
City.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Blake, the City Attorney was
requested to defend Councilman Gallagher and Councilman Miller in this suit West
Coast Construction Company versus. Motion carried. Councilman Gallagher and
Councilman Miller absent. 1
35. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Blake, the meeting
adjourned. Motion carried.
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APPROVED: December 4, 1967
. FITZPATRICK
CITY CLERK
Roll Call
City Staff
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
December 4, 1967 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
Present: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
Present: R. D. Young, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk;
W. E. Flory, Parks and Recreation Director; 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 Department Director.
The minutes of the November 20, 1967 were corrected as follows: Traffic Committee
Report 67 -11 -3T was changed to place two yellow spaces instead of green spaces in
front of the old business office of the Telephone Company on Morro Street.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the minutes of
November 20, 1967 were approved. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, claims against
the City for the month of December 1967 were approved and ordered paid subject to
the approval of the Administrative Officer. Motion carried.
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1. Mr. William Gilfeather brought to the Council's attention the matter of the '
drainage problems in the area west of Foothill Boulevard along La Entrada in the
drainage ditch down to.Foothill Boulevard. He feels the City should do something
about this drainage problem as it is causing damage to private property along the
sides of the drainage channels.
He said this has been going on for a number of years and he feels the City should
look into the construction of culverts to handle the storm water during heavy
runoff. He also asked the City Council.to look into the drainage ditch north of
Foothill Boulevard along the McMillan Tract which has caused quite a few problems
in the past. He urged that the City Council make some plans to correct these
drainage problems.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that for several years he has asked for funds
in his budget to make some of these drainage corrections but that these requests
have not been approved for inclusion in the budget.
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Councilman Donald Q. Miller listed for public information the actions of past
Councils in attempting to correct drainage problems within the City. He stated the
Council realized that there are a lot of additional problems to take care of but
they have concentrated on what they felt should be done first and were working
down to the smaller corrections.
The City Council
discussed
with Mr. Gilfeather the drainage problems in the Foothill
' area and stated
they are aware of these problems
and that they will continue -to
correct -them on
a priority
basis as funds become
available.
2. Mr. Loren Nicholson, representing the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society,
presented for the Council's consideration a proposed marker that the Society plans
to place in front of each historical landmark along the Path of History in the City
of San Luis Obispo.
He presented as an example a redwood plaque lettered with the name of the
historical landmark and a small description of the property. He stated that the
Historical Society would construct and pay for the signs for each of the locations
in the City of San Luis Obispo. He asked that the City Council authorize the
installation of each sign by the City so they would be located properly and legally
in the sidewalk area.
The City Council discussed with Mr. Nicholson the best method and location to place
these signs along the Path of History.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the City
Council grant permission for the Historical Society to install historical markers
with the installation work to be done by City forces. Motion carried.
' 3. Communication
feasibility study
for a Fine Arts and Convention Center for the City forwarding a
questionaire for
that the City Council o
in this project.
Councilman Emmons
with the Civic an
Company were that
facility and that
facility would be
from Rafferty and Company, Financial Consultants, preparing a
ncil notify them to what degree the City is prepared to participate
on potential uses of such a facility an
d also asking
Blake stated that as a member of the Council Committee working
i Fine Arts Association, that their discussions with Rafferty and
they were to make a feasibility study of the Civic and Fine Arts
it was not to be construed as a foregone conclusion that a
built and financed.
It was the concensus of the City Council that they would make no commitment for
financial support until the feasibility report has been completed.
�. Communication from the City Librarian forwarding a resolution adopted by-the
oard of Library Trustees, requesting that the Governor appropriate the necessary
funds to carry on the California Public Library Services Act for the fiscal year
1968/69.
Received and filed on motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher.
Motion carried.
I 5. At this time the City Council considered- the preliminary report of Kenneth Anderson
for limited recreation at the Whale Rock Reservoir.
The City Clerk read a summary sheet of the preliminary conclusions arrived at by
Mr. Anderson.
1. The environment (climate, topography, natural landscape) of the Planning
Area is not well- suited to traditional recreation developments found at most terminal
water storage reservoirs.
2. There is a large existing population of "trophy" steelhead trout in the
Reservoir, supported by excellent natural spawning and nursery areas and an abundant
natural food supply.
3. The existing natural wildlife resources within the Planning Area are of
significant value.
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4. Unrestricted access to the Reservoir for fishing would.deplete the
"trophy" Steelhead Fishery in one or two seasons.
5. Unrestricted recreation access to the Reservoir would create severe
sanitary problems and endanger the purity of Whale Rock Reservoir water for
domestic purposes.
6. Required capital improvements, and maintenance and operations costs can be
justified only for a specialized, controlled access, public fishing program.
7. There are excellent opportunities to develop watershed and range -land
study programs, wildlife habitat improvements, and related research projects..
8. The proposed wildlife sanctuary offers many possibilities for observation,
identification, and related research programs.
9. The proposed multi -use recreation, education, and research program makes
full use of the existing and enhanced natural resources of the Planning Area,
consistent with the primary function of this Terminal Reservoir as a pure public
water supply.
10. The Preliminary Master Site Development Plan for Whale Rock Reservoir
recommends a general planning approach and development program. The second half of
this planning program will provide supporting data, itemized cost estimates, and a
maintenance and operation program in accord with this Preliminary Proposal, and as
specified in the Planning Contract.
Mr. Rex Bowlby, representing the San Luis Sportsmen's Association, presented a
letter on behalf of the Association relative to the Anderson proposal. He made the
following recommendations on behalf of the Sportsmen's Association.
1. Eliminate food and tackle concession, as we feel that this service is
adequately supplied by local businessmen in the area. '
2. Other facilities should be self- sustaining. If-Zones C and D are to be
developed, they must be self- sustaining, i.e., the cost should not be borne by the
fishermen.
3. Open the reservoir 7 days a week. A program for admittance of the
fishermen should evolve on a combination basis of reservation and a "first -come,
first - served ".
4. Admittance fee should be such as to make the facility available to citizens
in all income brackets.
5. Rental raw boats only.
6. Number of fishermen allowed on Zone B facility based on the following
requirements: -
A. Maintain a natural fishery on a sustained yield basis with limits and
manner of take set by the State Department of Fish and Game.
B. To in no way impair the existing quality of the reservoir water supply.
Jim Merson, San Luis Sportmen's Association, stated he felt that the costs projected
in the Anderson Report were unrealistic. He felt that a less expensive development I
was more desirable on the part of, the fishermen without such an elaborate develop-
ment program.
He also felt that the fishermen should not be required to pay for other. facilities
not related to sport fishing.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, explained that the City is not paying for the
study but that 3/4 of the cost is being borne by Cal Poly and 1/4 to be paid by the
Mens Colony. He continued that the study was imposed on the Whale Rock Commission
and the City by the State of California.
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Councilman Blake stated he did not feel the Anderson report was adequate, he felt
it was unrealistic and too grandiose a plan for such a small fishery. He also felt
that Anderson should not continue with the second Phase of the report.
Councilman Miller agreed that the study should be stopped at this time and no
further funds expended in this area as outlined by Anderson.
The City Council then discussed whether the City on behalf of the.Whale Rock
Commission should continue the contract with Anderson for the second phase of the
study in accordance with the contract.
Councilman Gallagher suggested that the program should be based on shore fishing
with a fee of $1.50 to:$2.50 per person rather than the $5.00 per day recommended
by Mr. Anderson and he feels the fishing should be limited to a five day per week
program.
Gil Babcock, Sportsmen's Association, urged that the City Council allow row boats.
on the lake so that the big ones that are out in the center could be caught.
Councilman Blake stated he was in favor of limited fishing under strict enforcement
as he was mostly interested in protecting the pure water for drinking purposes and
he also opposed the completion of the second phase of the Anderson Report.
Councilman Spring stated that he was in favor of limited fishing under strict
enforcement but felt that the second phase of the report should.be abandoned.
Councilman Miller stated he objected to continuing the second phase of the Anderson
Report and felt that limited fishing should be allowed on the reservoir.
Mayor Whelchel explained that the preliminary report in order to be of any value
should be completed because the second phase -of the report will outline in detail
steps to be taken to protect the water at the reservoir to eliminate any possible
pollution and to set standards and regulations for fishing at the reservoir.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reminded the City Council of actions taken by
prior Councils which put.the City on record that before any recreation is allowed
on the Whale Rock Reservoir that a vote would be taken of the residents of the City
of San Luis Obispo.
Gil Babcock, Sportsmen's Association, stated he did not feel that this City Council
was bound by any actions taken by Councilmen who are no longer in office.
He stated that he has petitions signed by many citizens of San Luis Obispo urging
that the City Council initiate limited fishing at Whale Rock and that he would be
happy to present them to the City Council for their information.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the Anderson
Report be referred back to the Whale Rock Commission for action, approving limited
recreation at the Whale Rock Reservoir as generally outlined in the Sportsmen's
Association letter. None of the facilities to be placed at water users' expense
and every step taken to avoid pollution. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring, recommendation to
the Whale Rock Commission that they not proceed with Phase II of the Anderson
Report.
H. Johnson, City Attorney, read the contents of Phase II portion of the contract
' with the Anderson Company for the feasibility study.
Mayor Whelchel felt that Anderson should be allowed to proceed with Phase II but
limited to the conditions in the Sportsmen's Association letter.
Councilman Blake felt that the City did not receive value in Phase I•of the Anderson
Report and that he did not wish to compound the expense by authorizing Phase II.
He felt that only Plan B should be implemented and that Plans C and D not be
improved.
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It was the concensus of the City Council that only limited fishing be allowed at
Whale Rock Reservoir with reasonable fees for admission and with full protection
of the water supply.
Councilman Blake suggested that the Whale Rock-Commission recommendation be
resubmitted to the City - Council before authorizing Phase II portion of the Anderson
study. He also felt that Anderson should rework the Phase I study in view of this
evenings comments.
Councilman Miller withdrew his motion and Councilman Spring withdrew his second,
dealing with the Phase II report.
The City Council requested that Anderson's payment be held up until- after the
December 12, 1967 Whale Rock Commission meeting.
6. Communication from the Sierra Club, Los Padres Chapter, requesting that the
City Council requestea one year delay by -the Division of Highways in their consideration
of the new Cuesta Pass Highway proposed to be constructed in the next ten to
twenty years.
The Sierra Club felt that other factors than engineering feasibility should be
considered before approving the new road.
Councilman Donald Q. Miller stated he was opposed to the proposed development of the
new Cuesta Grade road and felt that the City Council should go on official record
opposing both Plan E Revised and Plan F. He felt that the proposed expenditure of
$40 million - dollars could be better spent on terminal facilities and local roads in
the County and on Cuesta Grade.
The matter was continued to the meeting of December 18, 1967.
7. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of
the Planning Commission to rezone a portion of Lots 97, 100, 111 and 112 of the
San Luis Suburban Tract from A -1, A -H and U zoning to M -AH.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, stated that the Planning Commission in their
consideration considered that the General Plan proposes that this area be developed
with industrial uses, that the subject property is a portion of the revised Tract
No. 361 which is being designated as a light agricultural district and is presently
in the process of being annexed to the City.
He stated the Planning Commission recommended this rezoning as it is in- accordance
with the City's adopted General Plan.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the City Council.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 398, an ordinance rezoning property
located on portions of Lots 97, 100, 111 and 112 of the San Luis Suburban Tract
from A -1, A -H and U to M -AH Land Use District.
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote: 1
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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8. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of..
the Planning Commission to rezone Lot 8, Block 10 of the Weill's Addition from R -2 to
C -N.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, reported that the Planning Commission made this
recommendation on the basis that the subject property is bounded by the C -N
district to the north and to the east, that the applicant is requesting C -N
zoning on this property in order to provide additional space for required parking
for a building to be constructed on an adjoining lot, that the approval of this
request would line up the C -N boundary on Broad Street with the C -N boundary to the
north and would provide more flexibility for parking lot design. Further the approval
of the C -N zoning of this property would not be detrimental to the adjacent properties
or the surrounding neighborhood..
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the City Council.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 397, an ordinance rezoning property located
on the north side of Branch Street between.Story and Broad Streets from R -2 to C -N
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
9. and 10. H. Johnson, City Attorney, reported to the City Council on the progress
in acquiring additional properties in the Mission Plaza area and stated that the
negotiations for easements on.the.east side of the Creek are still progressing.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported that he had made an estimate for the cost of
improving the area to the rear of the old Cornet Store property and stated that to
remove and replace the existing concrete slab it would cost $685. To remove the
existing slab and replace with a larger ,slab would cost $760. To construct the
walks and planters it would cost an additional $565.
He stated these estimates were based on estimates from contractors.
D. F. Romero added that for the developer to provide this slab with exposed
aggregate rather. than plain concrete would be an additional cost of $300, and.to
provide exposed aggregate and headers rather than the plain concrete on the larger
slab would be an.additional $425.
These costs do not include sprinklers for the landscaping or easements for access.
Councilman Gallagher suggested that the walkways not be put in at this, time behind
the Cornet Store until easements are procured from adjoining property owners in
order to see the.actual location of the walkways.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City notify
the developer that the City will participate up to $760.00 for replacement of the
concrete slab with a larger area to be paid for by the City. Motion carried.
Councilman Gallagher voting no.
11. The City Clerk presented the following bids received for furnishing the City
various motor vehicles. (See attached .sheet)
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R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommended that the low bid in each case be
accepted by the City Council and he then explained the funds that are available in
the equpment replacement fund for these purchases.
Councilman Gallagher questioned the low mileage on the 3/4 ton International Pickup
and wondered why it would be traded in at this time.
Councilman Spring stated that he had inspected this vehicle and recommended that the
International Pickup be kept and that the transmission be repaired as he felt this
was a good piece of equipment for the City and should be retained by them.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the City
purchase Items 1 through 7 and 9 and repair Item 8. - Motion carried.
Councilman Gallagher asked that in the future replacement bids for motor vehicles
include the mileage as of the bid notice date.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, requested permission to readvertise for Items
10 and 11 for motor scooters for the Police Department as there was a misunderstanding
by a prospective bidder on the matter of taking the trade -ins.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded-by Councilman Spring, that bids be called
for replacement of two motor scooters but that the specifications be written so
that more than one company could bid on the scooter. Motion carried.
12. The City Clerk reported on bids received for furnishing the City of San
Luis Obispo General Coverage Liability Insurance including automobiles beginning
December 7, 1967.
J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, recommended that the bid of Great American Company,
Neal - Truesdale Agents, for the period December 7, 1967 to July 1, 1969 in the
amount of $16,940 be accepted and that the bid for the $1 million dollar umbrella
coverage be postponed until the City received a quotation from the League of California
Cities Insurance Program.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the recommendation
of the City Clerk was adopted and the bid of the Great American Insurance Company
was accepted. Motion carried.
13. The City Clerk reported on bids received for Sludge Pump and Sludge Line
Installations at the Sewage Treatment Plant.
1. McBride's Plumbing
2. W. M. Lyles Company
3. Smee's Plumbing
4. Blois and Cardoza
5. G1eim -Crown Pump, Inc.
6. R. E. Ziebarth and S. B. Alper
7. Jack S. Foster
8. J. Carner Co., Inc.
9. B. Q. Halloran,- Inc.
$ 9,733.00
9,850.00
10,290.00
11,185.00
11,396.03
13,694.00
14,772.00 ,
17,802.00
18,762.00
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended that the low bid of McBride's Plumbing
be accepted.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the bid of
McBride's Plumbing was accepted. Motion carried.
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14. H. Johnson, City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration a
resolution calling a Special Election for low rent housing project for the City of
San Luis Obispo.
Mr. Johnson stated that in order for the draft resolution to be approved by the City
Council the number of units would have to be included so that the ballot arguments
could be taken care of.
Councilman Blake suggested that 120 units be placed on the ballot and this would be
a minimum number of units needed immediately.
Reverend Tjaden, President of the Human Relations Commission, agreed with Councilman
Blake that a minimum of 120 units are needed immediately.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following resolution
was introduced. Resolution No. 1769, a resolution calling a Special Municipal Low
Rent Housing Project Election to be held in the City of San Luis Obispo on June 4,
1968.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9:20 P.M. Mayor Whelchel declared a recess. 9:30 P.M. the meeting reconvened with
all Councilmen present.
15. Recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone the west side of Johnson
Avenue between Phillips and Peach Streets from R -3 to R -0 was-set for public hearing
December 18, 1967.
16. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending the rezoning of the
north side of Taft between Kentucky and Motley and the northwest corner of Kentucky
and Taft from R -4 to R -C and R -H was set for public hearing on December 18, 1967.
17. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending the rezoning of the
east side of Broad Street between Foothill and Meinecke Avenue from R -3 to C -N was
set for public hearing on December 18, 1967.
18. Communication from Dan B. Stack, representing property owners Diel, Keller,
Gelinas, Wong and Barrett, appealing the decision of the Planning Commission in
denying their requested rezoning of property on the north side of Johnson Avenue
between Sydney Street and Bishop Street from R -1 to R -O -S was set for public
hearing on December 18, 1967.
19. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending that the City Council
abandon that portion of Ruth Street lying between Ella and Leland Terrace subject
to the reservation of an easement for the PG&E Company.
R. D. Young; Planning Director, presented a sketch showing the proposed abandonment
and stated that the Planning Commission had studied this area and felt that due to
the condition of the subdivision that this street would not be included were needed
for future development of the City.
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On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1772, a resolution of intention to
abandon a portion of Ruth Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:.
AYES: Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel, Frank Gallagher
NOES: Arthur F. Spring, Emmons Blake '
ABSENT: None
20. Councilman Miller brought up for the Council's discussion the initiation of
an advertising program to bring tourists to the City of San Luis Obispo to be paid
out of Gas Tax Funds.
He continued that he felt that when the City Council passed the transient tax
ordinance that an agreement was made with the Tourists and Convention Board of the
Chamber of Commerce that they would spend some funds for advertising outside the
City.
Mel Matteson, Advertising Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, suggested that the
City appropriate 1/2 of the funds proposed by the Chace Advertising Agency or about
$17,500 from the bed tax funds and allow the Chace agency to start an advertising
program.
Councilman Blake stated that he felt the Chace proposal was weak in some of its
statistics and in the benefits achieved by other communities that they represent.
Mr. Matteson urged the City Council to adopt some amount of money for advertising
and then allow a Joint Committee to negotiate a program.
Jim Kimball, President of the Chamber of Commerce, suggested that the City Council ,
set up some amount in the budget for advertising expenses and then allow a committee
or the Chamber of Commerce to receive proposals from advertising agencies to handle
tourist advertising for the City.
Ron Dunin, Chairman of the Motel Hotel Committee of the Chamber, urged that the
City spend some of the bed tax funds to advertise the community for tourists.
Mayor Whelchel stated that the City Council has been spending public funds for
promotion of the City such as the Mission Plaza, Industrial Development, Chamber
Operations, etc., and he felt that he could not vote for a large expenditure of bed
tax funds for advertising outside the City.
Jim Kimball stated that while he agreed that the City had spent funds in the
promotional area, he does not feel that everyone would agree on what was promotion.
He suggested that the City Council notify the Chamber Board of Directors before
the next budget is introduced as to just what should be included in the City
promotional budget.
Mr. Grandy stated he felt this City has all the advantages for tourist attraction
but that we should let the people know where we are and what we have for their
enjoyment and he felt it would take advertising to let the people know of these
opportunities.
Councilman Blake stated that he did not feel that a $7,000 advertising budget would
do much good because he felt that advertising was a long term investment and that
the requested $17,500 was a minimum promotional program.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City allow
$17,500 from the bed tax funds for an advertising budget beginning January 1, 1968
subject to review of the program by the City Council. Motion carried. Mayor
Whelchel and Councilman Gallagher voting no.
21. Mayor Whelchel brought to the Council's attention the proposal by the Monday
Club to put a landscaping fountain in the triangle at the intersection of Marsh
and Higuera Streets. He said that the Monday Club had looked into this matter and
found that the major expense was the removal of the blacktop and base material and
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felt that the City could help push this program along by removing the blacktop
and concrete base.
After discussion by the City Council it was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded
by Councilman Gallagher, that City forces be authorized to remove the blacktop
and concrete at this location if the Monday Club proceeds with the overall project.
Motion carried.
Rose Mc Keen; representing the Monday Club, thanked the City Council for this action
and stated that the Monday Club will attempt to proceed with this fine program.
22. W. E. Flory, Parks and Recreation Director, presented to the City Council a
report of appropriate recreation programs for community youth. He also presented
statistics from neighboring communities on programs that provide for the youth and
that he will continue to get additional information for the City Council on this
matter.
A high school student appeared before the City Council stating he felt the last
dance sponsored by the City and High.School students was a good dance but that-too
many young people (under 14 years old) made it very difficult for the older students
to enjoy themselves. He felt that a program limiting attendance to-14 years of age
or over would be better received by the young people.
Mrs. Sinsheimer, member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, stated she felt the
problem was that the young people have no place to go in San Luis Obispo and
besides from athletic programs there-is no organized youth program in the community.
She felt that the City through the Park and Recreation Commission and a Youth
Council formed from representatives of the various High Schools in the area should
get together and form a committee to come up with a program for recreational
activities for the youth of San Luis Obispo.
Mayor Whelchel suggested that a Council Committee be appointed-to work with the Park
and Recreation Committee on this program so that the City Council can be kept aware
of the program as it develops.
Mayor Whelchel asked for volunteers from the City Council to work on this program.
Councilman Miller and Councilman Blake volunteered to be on the committee to
establish the Youth Council.
W. E. Flory's report was referred to this committee for study.
23. Councilman Miller stated he wished to discuss with the City Council the
establishment of ground rules for the holding of town hall meetings so that the
whole Council could attend and discuss matters brought to their attention by the
citizens and residents of the community.
He stated he felt the majority of the City Council stayed away in order not to
become involved with a violation of the Brown-Act regarding attendance at meetings.
Councilman Gallagher stated that he agreed with the comments made by Councilman
Miller that all Council members should be in attendance whenever City business is
discussed or potential business'is discussed so that the public can discuss these
matters with the whole Council and not just one member.
Mayor Whelchel stated he had called the town hall meeting not as a Council meeting
so that the people would feel free to come and discuss problems in an informal
manner.
He stated he called the meeting as Mayor of the City so that he could inform himself
of problems people feel exist.in the community that they would not wish to bring
forward at a full Council meeting.
He stated he felt as Mayor he had this right to call a meeting and further he felt
that any member of the City Council could also call such a meeting and use City
facilities for this purpose.
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Councilman Blake stated that he felt that all members of the City Council should
be included in future meetings at which the public are invited to express their
views on City business.
Councilman Spring stated he also felt that -this was amatter for the entire Council
to hear and not individual members of the City Council.
H. Johnson, City Attorney, explained in detail to the City Council the provisions
of the Brown Act in relation to Council meetings, study meetings, etc..
The City Council then discussed future participation in town hall meetings or
information meetings.
24. Councilman Miller suggested that the City Council consider a program supported
by the City to celebrate.Arbor Day in March 1968 and asked that local nurseries
cooperate with supplying trees at cost or near cost so that more people can plant
trees.
Mr. Zazueta, of Rustic Gardens, urged the City Council to promote Arbor Day so
that San Luis Obispo can have more trees planted and become more beautiful than
it already is. He urged that the City might help people who wish to plant trees
in their setback area if they are not already there.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, this proposal was
referred to W. E. Flory, Parks and Recreation Director, for investigation and
report of recommendation to the City Council. Motion carried.
25. The City.Council appointed the Council Youth Committee of Councilman Miller
and Councilman Blake to attend the coordinating council meeting regarding Youth
Needs Survey to be held on December 7,. 1967.
Police Chief, E. L. Rodgers, and Parks and Recreation Director, W. E. Flory, also
to attend this meeting.
26. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by-Councilman Spring, Councilman
Gallagher was appointed as a City Council representative to the Joint City County
Planning Council. Motion carried.
27. Communication from Fred L. Gist, Administrator of the Estate of Frieda Haigler,
notifying the City Council that the properties at 1022 and 1036 Leff Street are
being handled by the probate court and the property will be sold at which time the
Building Department will be notified who the new owners of the property are so that
the buildings can be removed.
28. Communication from the City Attorney regarding a request from R. C. Skinner
to release funds impounded for Tract No. 322 and communication from the City
Engineer regarding the request of R. C. Skinner for acceptance by the City of
Tract No. 322 was continued.
29. Communication from the City Attorney regarding overnight parking of commercial
vehicles in residential zones was ordered received and filed.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1770, a resolution prohibiting overnight
parking of commercial vehicles in residential areas and amending the loading zone
restriction on Morro Street established by Resolution No. 1767.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
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December 4, 1967
Page 12
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
a 30. Communication from W. E. Flory, Parks and Recreation Department, requesting
that the City Council authorize a Park and Tree Foreman in place of the Grounds-
keeper position to be vacated November 30, 1967.
Mr. Flory stated he felt that if this position were allowed, he would be able to
reschedule personnel which would allow more time for recreational planning and
programming. He stated presently much of his time is spent in direct supervision
of the Park and Street Tree Program due to the absence of a Park Foreman or
Leadman.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommended to the City Council the approval
of Mr. Flory's request but felt that the salary range should be in the category of
Maintenance Leadman in the Street and Water Department.
After discussion by the City Council of the responsibility of the proposed position,
it was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the
request be approved in a foreman category, salary range to be $565 to $710. Motion
carried.
31. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 395, an ordinance
of the City of San Luis Obispo imposing a documentary stamp tax on the sale of real
property in said City.
Finally passed. on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
32. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
ordinance was introduced. - Ordinance No. 396, an ordinance amending the Municipal
Code to add certain special speed zones and modify speed limits previously estab-
lished.
Introduced and passed to print on. the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Mielchel
NOES: None
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33. Communication from the San Luis Coastal Unified School District notifying the
City Council that the School Board had increased the membership on the Advisory
Committee for joint use of School District property for recreation purposes to seven
members and had approved the appointment of Mr. Ken Miller to one vacancy and had
appointed John Nettleship to the seventh position.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the appointment
of K. Miller and J. Nettleship to this committee was approved. Motion carried.
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December 4, 1967
Page 13
34. Communication from the Division of Highways regarding the report required of
all cities by May 1, 1968 on the progress to date on street construction and
improvements and an estimate of street needs for the next five years and the next
ten years was referred to the City Engineer for action.
35. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
contract payments were approved and ordered paid. Motion carried.
Mc BRIDE'S PLUMBING Est. #2 (Final) $ 588.11
Elks Lane Sewer Replacement (100% complete)
BURKE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Est. #1 1,292.40
Minor Drainage Improvements (13% complete)
C. S. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Est. #2 458.94
Foothill Resurfacing Project (100% complete)
C. S. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Est. #3 (Final) .2,959.88
Foothill Resurfacing Project (100% complete)
RAY B. BUNNELL Est. ,64 1,108.62
Shower and Locker Bldg. at City (97% complete)
Yard Change Order No. 1 141.00
H. D. PETERSON Est. #3 31,709.09
Johnson Avenue Reconstruction (100% complete)
Change Order No. 2 260.45
H. D. PETERSON Est. #4 (Final) 7,439.23
Johnson Avenue Reconstruction (100% complete)
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following '
contract payments were approved and ordered paid. Motion carried. Councilman
Gallagher and Councilman Miller abstained from voting due to the legal suit on
file at the present time.
WEST COAST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Est. #2 6,656.26
Water Line and Fire Hydrants (98% complete)
WEST COAST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Est. #2
Water Line Improvements (41% complete)
17,796.93
36. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
agreements and grant deeds were approved and the Mayor was authorized to accept
and record on behalf of the City. City Engineer, D. F. Romero, explained-unusual
conditions of the Johnson Highland Agreement. Motion carried.
A. Agreement from Johnson Highlands, Inc., for street widening on Johnson
Avenue.
B. Grant deeds and agreements fromGrundell and Fredman for street widening
on Santa Rosa Street.
37. Resolution by the County Board of Supervisors approving the agreement between
the City and the County for the County to do the assessing and collecting of taxes
for the City was ordered received and filed.
38. Progress report from the City Engineer on street widening acquisitions dated
December 1, 1967 was ordered received and filed.
39. The City Council adjourned to executive session to discuss possible litigation
involving acquisition of property.
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December 4, 1967
Page 14
40. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the meeting
adjourned at 12:40 A.M. Motion carried.
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APPROVED: December 18, 1967
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