HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/01/1968MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
April 1, 1968 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
Invocation by the Reverend Arthur, Assistant Pastor of the First Baptist 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; P. J. Clark, City Librarian;
J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. E. Flory, Park.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.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman-Spring, the minutes of
the Council meetings of March 12 and 18, 1968 were approved. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, claims against the
City for the month of April 1968 were approved subject to the approval of the
Administrative Officer. Motion carried.
1. Paul Landell, President of the San Luis Obispo City Employees' Association,
brought to the Council's attention a proposed bill in the State. Assembly, AB 273,
which would place all City Employees under the unemployment insurance coverage
of the. State of California.
' P. Landell stated that the CEA and League of.California CEA are opposed to this
bill as they feel it will cost public agencies great sums of money and that the
employees will receive very little advantages from its passage. He asked that the
City Council pass a resolution opposing AB 273 and notifying the City's represen -.
tatives of this action.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the matter be
referred to the City Attorney for review of the provisions of AB 273 and report to
the City Council on April 15, 1968. Motion carried.
3. Councilman Spring brought to the Council's attention the work being done by the
Grass Roots Organization in preparing their meeting hall on Higuera Street. He
stated that all the work is being done by the members and that much of the material
is being contributed. The:only thing lacking in the building is .a heater so that
the building can be used in the evenings-and winter time.
He continued that no funds were available for the purchase of a heater and that the
members had located a heater for $100.00 and urged the City Council to contribute
$100.00 to the Grass Roots Self Help Organization.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the City approved
up to $100.00 for a heater for the.Grass Roots.Headquarters subject to billing on
a proper invoice. Motion carried. _ ..
2 a a Organization, Mr. Walter Owens, representing the Grass Roots Org niz tion, presented to the
City Council a progress report on the proposed community parkin the southeast
portion of the City. Mr. Owens stated that his organization has located an area
that would be satisfactory for a•park, that the land is available, and that the
owner is willing to sell.
He stated that the first step would be for the City Council to acquire the land,
then apply to the Federal Government for matching funds for development. He
continued that many groups in the City have offered to help in the development of
this park and asked that the City Council take the first steps in bringing this
project into being.
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W. E. Flory, Park and Recreation Director, presented a report on the conditions
governing Federal Grant Programs for community parks, etc.
He stated that he had been in contact with representatives of the Federal Housing
and Urban Development Agency and that they have offered to cooperate in this
program. He suggested that the first step would be the filing of an application
for matching funds from the Federal Government.
Councilman Gallagher stated that the way to get started was for the City to file an
application and then have the Federal Agency review the application for adequacy
and possible grant.
On motion of Councilman Miller,•seconded by Councilman Spring,.that the City file
an application for Federal Funds under appropriate federal laws for development of
a recreational complex and park and appoint two Council members to work with the
Park and Recreation Commission on the application. Motion carried.
Mayor Whelchel appointed Councilmen Spring and Miller as a Council Committee to
meet with the Park and Recreation Commission on the application.
4A. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the report of the
Superintendent of Streets on the cost of sidewalk construction under the 1911 Act
for the following properties:
The following property owners-have-requested the three year payment plan
option:
Rozik, J. and M.
Hanson, C. A.
841 - 851 Leff Street $482.00
1907 Chorro Street 612.00
4C. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the report of the
Superintendent of Streets on the cost of sidewalk construction under City Ordinance
No. 257 for the following properties:
The following property owners have requested the three year payment plan
option:
Pennington, G. G.
Rumrill, G. W. and P.
Scheer, A. and C. A.
Ekegren, J. R. and L.
242 Story Street $293.00
1534 Chorro Street 189.00
1546 Chorro Street 192.00
1518 Chorro Street . 471.00
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the City Council on this matter.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1803, a resolution confirming costs of
sidewalks constructed pursuant to the Municipal Code.
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
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6A. H. Johnson, City Attorney, presented for the Councils consideration a
proposed agreement between the City and Richard Taylor and Associates for architec-
tural services for the Mission Plaza Project.
H. Johnson stated that if the City Council•had no objections-or suggestions, he
would forward the contract on for completion by Mr. Taylor.
IThe matter was continued.
6B. Communication from the Candle Factory requesting permission of the City Council
to place a temporary directional sign to the Candle Factory at the northeast
corner of the Warden Bridge Access and Monterey Street.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the request was
approved for a temporary sign on City property at this location. Motion carried.
6C. Communication from C. A. Maino regarding the contemplated purchase of the
Vollmer- Leitcher property at Broad and Monterey Street for development of a parking
lot and offering to lease 12 spaces was ordered received and filed.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, explained the flow of funds through the
parking district account and the balance-'placed in the off - street parking reserve
for acquisitions of additional parking facilities.
The City Council then discussed existing policy on monthly rentals in City owned
parking lots and instructed the Administrative Officer to make a study and report
on parking fees for monthly parking in City owned lots.
6D. H. Johnson, City Attorney, reported to the City Council on his progress in
acquiring easements for walkways along the rear of the buildings facing Higuera
Street.
H. Johnson stated that several of the property owners have asked the City to
consider the possibility of a reversionary clause in the easement agreement:in the
event the Mission Plaza Project was to fail at some future date so that the
property owners could reacquire full use of their property.
H. Johnson continued that a majority of the property owners would be required in
order to request the revision of the easement to them and not on an individual
basis.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher,.seconded by Councilman Blake, that a minimum of
five years be used as a guideline for negotiations before property owners could
reclaim their property. Also that the property owners be required to comply with
the City architectural plan for landscaping of the Mission Plaza area. Motion
carried., . . - •
5. At this time the City Council held a�public hearing on the recommendation of
the Planning Commission to rezone that property located at 172 Foothill Boulevard
from R -3 to R -H.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented the recommendation of the Planning
Commission in recommending this change in zoning so that the present student
housing development on the property could be converted into a convalescent hospital
and rest home.
R. D. Young, continued that the property was presently zoned,R -3 and that it was the
intention of the Commission to eventually phase out the R -3 District and place it
into the R -0 or R -H zone.
The Planning Commission recommended that this rezoning -be allowed by the City
Council.
Communication from Mrs. R. L. Andreini objecting to the proposed change of use of
the Palm -Royal Residential Hall from student housing to a convalescent hospital.
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She continued that the student housing was necessary, was adjacent to the Cal Poly
Campus and was an asset to the area, where a convalescent hospital would be a
detriment and further the adjacent student housing would.impose a hardship on the
patients in the hospital. . .
Communication from Mrs. A. J. Young.objecting to the proposed rezoning and change .
of use of the property located at 172 Foothill Boulevard.
Mrs. Young stated that this was an asset to the students at Cal Poly, was a needed
Residential Hall, was a poor location for a hospital due-to the traffic existing
at this location at this time and the fact that the hospital would generate more
traffic from deliveries of food and other supplies and the removal of garbage
waste, etc.
She felt the City should force the continued use of student housing on this property.
R. C. Skinner, applicant, appeared- before the City Council on behalf of his
requested change for rezoning and for use of this property as a convalescent hospital.
He first presented slide pictures of architectural designs of the changes he
proposes to make in the dormitory-building to convert it to hospital use. He
continued that the student housing has been financially impossible and that it has
been unable to pay for its way and that he no longer can handle this financial
burden. He continued that he has now developed a proposal to develop the building
into a convalescent hospital which will make the property a financial success and
feels this would be an asset to the City and was needed by its citizens and urged
the City Council to uphold the Planning Commission and allow the rezoning.
H. Wilson, Vice President.of Cal Poly, appeared before the City Council stating
that Cal Poly officially would take no side in this matter, but he personally feels
that a hospital would be a poor addition to this area due to the noise and traffic
caused by the students and felt that student housing was needed and that a properly
managed facility could be successful. He also wished to go on record as stating
that as the College grew and the traffic increased on California Boulevard, he
hoped the City would not ask the College and students to quiet down and reduce
their activities in deference to the hospital patients.
N. Dupre, resident of Palm Royal, presented a petition of over 300 signatures of
registered voters, students and nearby residents asking that the City Council not
rezone this property for higher uses and not allow R. C. Skinner to convert this
building into a hospital.
Sally Stanley, resident of Palm Royal, presented a resolution from the residents
of the establishment asking that the City Council not allow the conversion of the
Palm Royal student Residential Hall into a convalescent hospital on the basis that
the student housing was needed, that this facility was adequate, and that the noise
and traffic would be a detriment to a hospital operation.
John Evans, Planning Commissioner, explained his action in voting for the use permit
for conversion of this development into a hospital and against the rezoning..
He stated that he must have been confused because it was his intention to vote for
the rezoning and against the use permit to convert this building into a convalescent
hospital.
Sally Stanley stated she was sure that no one would start and build a hospital near
a College when the neighboring buildings were already there.
B. Barrows objected to this rezoning as he felt this was no place for a hospital.
Walter Owens stated he felt that the City should allow Mr. Skinner to use his
building to its most highly financial return and he felt a man should -be allowed
to use his property as he sees fit.
R. C. Skinner appeared before the City Council stating he felt this was.a free
country and that under the free enterprise system he should be allowed to make a
financial return on his investment.
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He also stated that he had a valid use permit granted him by the Planning Commission
and he felt the City Council had no right.to take this use away from him.
H. Johnson, City Attorney, explained to the City Council that the problem here was
that the Planning Commission had both rezoned the property and issued a use permit
for its use prior to the completion of the rezoning by the City Council. However,
he noted that the use permit was approved by the Commission subject to the approval
by the City Council of the recommended rezoning.
He felt the only matter under consideration by the City Council was whether the
property should be rezoned from its existing use to R -H and if the City Council did
not approve the rezoning the use permit issued by the Planning Commission would not
be operative.
He also discussed the past practice of the Planning Commission of using a policy
resolution to classify as a permitted use in various zones a use which is not listed
in one particular district of the Zoning Ordinance even when it is listed as a
permitted use in another district. Mr. Johnson recommended that consideration be.
given to limiting the use of such policy resolutions to uses which are similar to
ones that are listed but which do not appear under any district in the Zoning
Ordinance. This classification, he said, should be made on,-:a purely temporary
basis and, thereafter, should be incorporated in the Zoning Ordinance in the next
amendment proposed to the City Council.
Councilman Blake explained that it had been the intention of the City Council and
Planning Commission to control the area adjacent to.Cal Poly for high density
student housing uses.
He agreed that Palm Royal would make a nice hospital, but due to its proximity
of Cal Poly the conversion should not be allowed at this time.
Councilman Gallagher stated that he felt the hospital was incompatible with student
' housing in the area and its nearness to the College should make it successful for
student dormitories.
He also felt that the traffic and noise would be a detriment to a hospital use and
he stated he-would oppose the rezoning.
Councilman Miller stated that he did not accept R. C. Skinner's argument that the
City should rezone land so that he.can make a good economic return on his investment.
He continued he felt the only consideration the City Council could give was land use
and he felt that the land was properly zoned for student housing and that its best
use was for student housing and therefore he would oppose the rezoning.
Councilman Spring stated he also opposed the rezoning as he felt the use for student
housing was best and also felt it was not the City Council's duty to help property
owners make a profit out of their property but to make the best use of the land.
Mayor Whelchel presented activities +on Campus that he.felt would be a detriment to
hospital uses, such as traffic.and noise from sporting events in the area. He also
felt that this was a wrong location for a convalescent hospital.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the requested
rezoning be denied and the use permit for the convalescent hospital be set aside.
Motion carried.
' 25. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported to the City Council that to date there
had been no substantial.change in the status of .the completion of the off site
improvements in Tract No. 322. He estimated that it.would cost about $6,000 to
complete the tract so it could be accepted as far as the improvements were concerned.
He submitted for the Council's information -dates on which he :•has notified the . .
developer, R. C. Skinner, and the United California Bank of the deficiencies in this
tract.
He continued that one of the provisions of acceptance was providing of a drainage .
easement from this tract to.the_Creek:
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R. C. Skinner, developer of Tract No. 322, stated that he owns this tract but that
the golf course property adjacent to this tract is owned by, someone else and
therefore he could not guarantee a drainage easement to the City.
He continued that this drainage easement was a subject between himself and the owner
of the golf course property which he feels will be settled in court.
He notified the City Council that he has completed all the requirements required
by the City in the subdivision agreement and further, his bank has $3,600 on file
for correction of any deficiencies.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, read for the City Council:the following list of
deficiencies:
1. Provision of assurance that the City will have a continuing right to discharge
storm drainage waters across the golf course property to the North of the subdivision.
2. Setting of all property corners, tract boundaries, centerline monuments, and
submittal of "As Built" plans.
3. Application of a seal coat to those areas-where the seal coat-has-been destroyed.
4. Repair of defective sidewalk at the curb return at the Northwest corner of Royal
Way and the first cul -de -sac (front of Parcel 45).
5. Planting of'72 trees or suitable arrangements with the City Council for tree
planting at a future date.
6. Repair of equipment scars in the pavement.
7. Removal and replacement of approximately 26' of curb and gutter which is badly
cracked on the Southerly side of Royal Way, approximately 200' West of Los Osos
Road.
8. Completion of backfill and grading of parkways.
9. Repair of cross gutter at intersection of Quail Drive and Royal Way, in order
to eliminate standing water.
R. -C'. Skinner then read a letter from United California Bank which stated that
funds had been set aside for completion of the off site..improvements within the
boundaries of Tract No. 322.
Councilman Gallagher stated that he would not agree to accept the improvements in
Tract No. 322 until all the work had-been completed satisfactorily and,that.arrange-
ments for handling the drainage from this tract had-been taken care of.
Councilman Miller agreed that he would require all the improvements in the tract to
be up to standard before he would 'accept same, but he was-not sure if he would hold
up acceptance of the tract prior to the drainage easement being arranged for.
Councilman Spring stated that he did not feel that he could accept this subdivision
until all the improvements had been brought to standard And until all-provisions.-.--
of the subdivision agreement had been complied withal
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, upon question, explained the past practice of requiring
drainage easement in subdivisions.
Mayor Whelchel agreed that Tract No. 322 should not be accepted without providing
a drainage easement to handle storm waters from the tract.
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R. C. Skinner stated that if he understood the Council's discussion, that before
the tract would be accepted all the conditions set forth by the City Engineer must
be complied with including the provision for a drainge easement from this tract.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, - stated upon question, that in his opinion there was no
reasonable alternate route for discharge of drainage waters from this tract.
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R. C. Skinner.stated that.based.upon the discussion this evening that the matter .
of Tract No. 322 be dropped from the agenda until he can comply with the conditions
of the City.
J. Kellerman, Building Inspector, asked for Council guidance on whether or not he
should continue to.issue. building permits for new construction in :Tract No. 322 when
it has never been.accepted by the.City.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained past City policy on the issuing of building
permits in uncompleted subdivisions.
J. Kellerman was told by the City Council to continue the existing policy on
building permits.
The.City..Couacil. discussed with Mr.:Skinner.the.possibility of the City cooperating
in attempting to acquire -the drainage easement using the City's power of eminent
domain with Skinner paying the cost of the acquisition, attorney's fees., etc..
R. C. Skinner answered that he would be very pleased to cooperate with the City and
he .would give:his word that he would.pay for the cost involved in acquiring the
drainage easement from Tract. No: 322 to that this matter could be resolved to the
mutual:satisfaction.of the City. ,
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare an agreement between the City and R. C. Skinner for acquisi-
tion of the drainage easement with the cost to be paid.by.Mr. Skinner. Motion
carried.
7. Communication from the Civic and Fine Arts Association stating that they feel
that the Laguna Lake property being considered for acquisition by the City would be
a suitable site for the proposed auditorium project.
The matter was continued.
8. Communication from:H. C. Grundell, Attorney, regarding portions of Lots 1 and 2
in Block 82 being used by the City..as a portion of Santa Rosa.Park under a prior
lease was referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report.
9. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending that the .City Council
abandon a portion of Grand Avenue not being used for City street purposes contiguous
to Lots 15 and 16, Block 23 of the Phillips Addition.
Communication from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company requesting that if the City
abandons this portion of Grand Avenue that .it reserve a utility easement for power
poles.
On motion of Councilman.Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1804, a resolution of intention to
abandon a.portion of Grand - Avenue. .
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank. Gallagher, Arthur F..Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Cle11 W. Whelchel,-
' NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9:50 P.M. Mayor Whelchel declared a recess. 10:00 P.M. the meeting reconvened
with all Councilmen present.
X. At this time Mr. Hoffman, representing the Pacific Gas and Electric Company,
presented a check in the amount of $9,500.33 to the City Council as the franchise
payment to the City for 1966.
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Y. H. Newby, representing the Southern Counties Gas Company, presented the City
Council with a check for $20,823.89 representing the Gas Franchise payment for the
1967 calendar year.
Z. The City Clerk presented to the City Council a check for $900.00 on behalf of
the Monday Club to be used for the construction of a decorative fountain at Marsh
and Higuera Streets.
The City Council instructed the City Clerk to write a letter of thanks to the Monday
Club for this thoughtful gift.
10. Communication from the California Ambulance Association asking the City Council
to consider the granting of a franchise to the Jones Ambulance Service in the City
of San Luis Obispo was referred to the City Attorney for study and report to the
City Council.
11. Communication from La Fiesta Parade Committee requesting Council approval of
their parade route which would be the same as last year, asking for a parade permit,
cooperation of the Police and Street Departments, permission to hang flags on Higuera
and Monterey Streets and authority to place a judging stand in the driveway of the
City Parking Lot on Higuera Street.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the request was
approved and City Departments were asked to cooperate with the Fiesta Parade.
Motion carried.
12. Application from the Fiesta Corporation requesting an exempt City business
license to hold a Fiesta dance on April 10, 1968 at the Senior High School Gym,
was approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher. I
Motion carried.
14. Communication from the San Luis Obispo County,Philatelic Society requesting an
exempt business license to hold a'stamp auction for club members on Saturday, May
25, 1968.
Request approved on motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher.
Motion carried.
15. Communication from the Salinas Valley Highway Advisory Council asking the City
Council to support the request for•'completion of the U. S. 101 Highway to four lane
standards between San Ardo and San Lucas.
Councilman Spring stated he felt that the City Council should support this resol-
ution as this is the only section of 101 north or south that is not a'four lane
freeway. He stated this portion of the highway was -a•death trap and several
citizens of our community have been killed in accidents on this section of the
highway.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
resolution was introduced.. Resolution No. 1805,'a resolution urging:the California
State Highway Commission to find emergency funds to finance completion of U.S. 101
from San Ardo to San Lucas in Monterey County.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller,`Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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16. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented the following report relative to the
Butler driveway on Ella Street.
The Traffic Committee has suggested a revision of the Butler driveway which would
involve removal and.replacement of the public portion of the driveway, raising the
street edge of the gutter approximately 5 ", thereby making it necessary to repave a
portion of the street. This approach will bring Mr. Butler's access problems
within tolerable limits. Approximate cost will be.$325.00 if conducted under.
contract.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the recommendation
of the City Engineer was approved and he was ordered to proceed. Motion carried.
Councilman Blake voting no.
17. Report by W. E. Flory, Park and Recreation Director, presenting Part III of
the study of Park and Recreation Programs in the City of San Luis Obispo and In
Comparable Cities was referred to the City Council,Budget Session.
18. The City Board of Library Trustees presented the _following motion:
"The Board of Library Trustees recommends that the City Council accept the
Coolidge report on behalf of the City, with approval of the report in principle.
It is further recommended that the City cooperate with the-County in studying
ways and means of implementing the report, thus providing adequately for the future
library needs of the area."
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman,Blake, the Board of Library
Trustees is authorized to work with the County of San Luis Obispo to implement the
Coolidge report and keep the City Council informed. Motion carried.
19. Communication from the San Luis Obispo Elks Lodge No. 322 inviting the City
Council to participate in the annual Youth in Government Day to take place on May 6,
1968.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the City accepts
the invitation and offers any help they can give to make this a successful program.
Motion carried.
20. Communication from the League of California Cities regarding the Economic
Opportunity Act of 1964 - Local Control of Community Action Programs was.ordered
received and filed.
21A. Memorandum from- Fire'Chief, L. Schlobohm, regarding the 1968 Weed Abatement
Program was considered by.-the City Council.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the minimum
lot charge be $12.00 per lot, that the extra help receive $2.00 per hour and that
off duty firemen receive $3.50 per hour.. Motion carried.. Councilman Miller voting
no.
21B. Communication from Fire Chief, L. Schlobohm, regarding improvements to the
' City Water System for fire protection services was referred to the City Council
Budget Session.
22. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's consideration plans
and .specifications for the extension of Parking Lot.No. 11.
D. F. Romero explained the scope of the improvements and the work to be done and
estimates that the total cost would be approximately $40,000.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the City Engineer
was authorized to call for bids for construction subject to an agreement to be
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prepared by the City Attorney for fire escape with the adjacent owner.. Motion
carried.
23.- The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for construction of
the Water Line Improvements Project, City Plan No. 2 -68.
1. McKnight Construction Company $91,941.96
Post Office Box 727
Goleta, California
2. -Smee's Plumbing 92,690.52.
2959 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, California
3. West Coast Construction'Company
Post Office Box 1142
San Luis Obispo, California
4. Cabildo Corporation _
5690 South Union .'Avenue
Bakersfield, California
5. W.'H. Shallock, Inc.
Post Office Box 2361
Bakersfield, California
6. Griswold Construction Company
2166 Oak Knoll 'Avenue'
San Marino, California
7. W. M. Lyles Company
Post Office Box 4327
Fresno; California
8, Monatley, Inc.
Post Office Box 3335
Ventura, California
Engineer's Estimate
93,755.68'
107,305.91
108;384.00
110,233.16
110,631.00
116,318.04
96,288.00
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the low bid of
McKnight Construction Company was accepted. 'Motion carried.
24. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 410, an ordinance
amending the Sign Ordinance'.
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
26. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
contract payments were approved and ordered paid. Motion carried.
C. S.'.CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Est. #2 $6,087.62
Parking Lot No. 2 Improvements (100% complete)
C. S. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY' Est. #3 (Final)
Parking Lot No. 2 Improvements (100% complete)
1,399.10
Change Order No.12 226.52
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27. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the following appointments to
City employment.
A.. Harold M.,McChesney, Police officer, at Step 1 $550 per month, effective
March 16, 1968 subject to-'a one year probationary period.
B. Mary J. Restly, Stenographer, at Step 1 $385 per month, effective April 1,
1968 subject to a one year probationary period.
' C. Donald Headly,.Utility,Plant Operator I, at Step 1 $430 per month,
effective April 16, 1968 subject to a one year probationary period.
D. Gary W. Alstot, Fireman, at Step 1 $521 per month, effective April 1, 1968
subject to axone year probationary period.
E. Gerald W. Dorman, Fireman, at Step 1 $521 per month, effective April 1,
1968 subject to a one year probationary period.
F. John Bashaw, Fireman, at Step 1 $521 per month, effective April 1, 1968
subject to a one year probationary period.
G. Henri A. Signorelli, Fireman, at Step 1 $521 per month, effective April 1,
1968 subject to a one year probationary period.
H. Gerald R. Taylor, Fireman, at,Step 1 $521 per month, effective April 1,
1968 subject to a one year probationary period.
27I. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, announces the promotion of Will H.
Woodward to the position of Battalion Fire Chief, effective April 1, 1968. This
promotion is based on the results of'a written examination and oral interview.
' 28. Request from the Downtown Association for permission to hold the annual Easter
Zoo in the Mission Plaza Park from April 6 through.l3, 1968 was approved on motion
of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Motion carried.
29. Bulletin from the League of California Cities announcing the Biennial
Institute for Mayors and Councilmen will be held in Anaheim, California on May 19-
21, 1968 was received and filed.
30. H. Johnson, City Attorney, reported that the documents were ready on the
Warden easement in the Mission Plaza and requested Council authority to accept
and record.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the Mayor was
authorized to record the deed of easement for the Warden property. Motion carried.
H. Johnson asked the City Council on behalf of the Christian Church on Foothill
Boulevard if they could substitute a letter of credit for the bond required
guaranteeing the improvements to the off street parking.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the letter of
credit was satisfactory. Motion carried.
' 31. Police Chief E. L. Rodgers brought to the Council's attention the request of
the Art Association for permission to block a portion of Monterey Street and Broad
Street on Wednesday, April 3, 1968 when the Governor would be planting a tree in
the Art Association Garden.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the City
Police cooperate with the Art Association for this ceremony. Motion carried.
32. At this time the City Council adjourned to executive session to discuss property
acquisitions involving litigation.
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33. On,motion of Councilman Gallagher,.seconded by Councilman Miller, the meeting
adjourned to Noon, April L10, 1968 "at the Madonna Inff to discuss air service fo_r__
the City of San Luis Obispo. Motion carried.
APPROVED: April 15, 1968
t._ FITZPATRICK
CITY CLERK
MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
12 :00 Noon - April 10, 1968
MADONNA INN
1. City Clerk adjourned the meeting for lack of a quorum.
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APPROVED: April 15, 1968_ "'sGG_
J . FITZPATRICK
CITY CLERK
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