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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
July 15, 1968 - 7:00 P.M.
Present: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Clell W. Whelchel
Present: R. D. Young, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk;
W. E. Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation; H. Johnson, City
Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero,
Public Works Director; L. Schloblom, Fire Chief; E. P. Thompson,
Water Department Director.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, claims against
the City for the month of July, 1968 were approved subject to the approval of the
Administrative Officer. Motion carried.
I. City Council discussed development and maintenance of Laguna Lake including
insect control, weed control and maintaining water level in the lake.
W. E. Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented a report to the City
Council from the Department of Public Health regarding control measures for.both
insects and weeds in the lake. The study included chemical control and mechanical
control of weeds and dredging of the lake to an andequate depth to discourage weed
growth.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported to the City Council on the plan
of the California Men's Colony to purchase a dredge to be used-by them to main-
tain the Chorro Reservoir on camp property and if this dredge is at all mobile,
maybe the City could rent this from them during the periods when it is not being
used by the Colony.
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The matter was continued until final reports were received from the Department of
Public Health.
2. H. Johnson, City Attorney, brought to the Council's attention the matter of
an Easement which was granted to the City by Russell Cline which was no longer
needed by the City and suggested that the Council adopt a resolution of intention
to abandon this Easement back to the property owner.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring; the following
resolution was introduced. Resoluti6n:No�.1836, a resolution of intention to
abandon an Easement for water lines to Russell Cline.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
3. The matter of appointment of a member to the Library Board to replace
John Reid was continued to August 5, 1968 and Mr. Fitzpatrick was asked to
contact the President of the Libaray Board to see if the Board has any suggested 1
names to present.
4. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and spedifications for the
Council's for the Chorro Street Sidewalk Improvements (from South
of Murray to just past Meinecke)
5. The City Council continued their discussion of installation of silent burglar
alarm systems in the new Police Facility
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G. B. Peterson, President, Radio.Communications Service, stated that he feels
that his answering service would be able to handle any and all monitoring devices
for burglar alarm companies in the City with no exclusive rights to any one com-
pany. He stated that he is willing to do this immediately.
Mr. Peterson presented a letter from his attorney which stated that while he
originally had an exclusive contract with Silvesters Burglar Alarm Company, he
feels that the contract has been broken by non - compliance by the alarm company.
M. D. Blair, San Luis Merchant Patrol, appeared before the City Council and
stated he is willing to proceed with installation of a silent type of burglar
alarm for businesses in the community.
He continued that he had made arrangements with the answering service to handle
the calls but feels that if any company is allowed to use the police board then
he too wishes to use the Police Facility.
Gregg Morris, representing the Independent Insurance Agents Association, stated
that his group is very interested in the City Council's discussion on burglar
alarm systems.
He continued that his group felt that all the monitoring systems should be
centrally located for better control. While he agreed that there was no pro-
blem at this time, he feels that within a few years, more and more businesses
will be required to install burglar and'fire alarm systems im.order to qualify
for insurance.
He feels that a centrally located monitoring service would be satisfactory and
urged that any system for monitoring be approved by the Insurance Underwriters.
R. Lingle, Automatic Alarm Systems, suggested that this matter be continued until
all the facts regarding private answering services be known to the City Council.
' R. Boraker, San Luis Insurance Agency, stated that the Independent Insurance
Agents will try to get information from the underwriters on whether the answering
service can be approved as monitors for the alarm systems.
The matter wad continued to August 5, 1968.
6. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1831, a resolution declaring the need
for a City Housing Authority in the City of San Luis Obispo.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
The City Council then discussed the method of appointing members to the City
Housing Authority in order to choose the best qualified residents of the com-
munity. It was determined by the Council that the individual Councilmen would
solicite names from persons who were interested in serving on the City Housing
Authority, or the City Clerk could be given names of interested persons.for.con-
sideration and interview by the Council in executive session on July 29, 1968.
7. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented to the City Council a resolution which
would request the Division of Highways to inspect certain bridges and structures
within the City.
D. F. Romero continued the purpose was to give the City a comprehensive report
on each bridge to assure they are.in safe condition.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1830, a resolution requesting the
Division of Highways to inspect certain bridges and structures within the City
of San Luis Obispo.
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Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
8. At this time the City Council'.held a public hearing on -the recommendation '
of the Planning Commission to rename a portion of Flora Street located between
Southwood Drive and Tanglewood Drive to Sequoia Street.
City Clerk reported that all property owners on this portion of Flora Street
were notified of the public hearing to be held . at this time.
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 Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1837, a resolution renaming a por-
tion of Flora Street between Southwood Drive and southerly City Limits to
Sequoia Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
9. At this time the Coulcil held a public
resolution of intention to annex territory
(Smith property, South Higuera)
City Clerk reported that the property ovine
public hearing and the resolution had been
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing
No one appeared before the City Council.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing
hearing on Resolution No. 1820, a
to the City of San Luis Obispo.
rs concerned had been notified of the
advertised in the newspaper.
open.
closed.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 421, an ordinance of intention to
annex territory to the City of San Luis Obispo. (Smith property, South Higuera
Street).
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES,: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,.
Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
10. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the appeal of
Stenner -Glen from a denial by'the Planning Commission on a requested variance
for parking restrictions for student housing.
R. Young, Planning Director, presented the following report on the Commission's
action in denying the requested variance of Stenner -Glen.
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(1) The property is approximately 7 acres in size and is being developed
for the housing of 620 students. 310 parking spaces are required for
this number of students.
(2) Prior to issuance of the building permit a parking plan with the full
310 spaces was approved, however, this plan would-require extensive
grading, retainiAg walls and actual realignment of Stenner Creek.
(3) In order to.-.avoid this expense and to preserve the natural topography as
much as possible, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow 280
parking spaces, rather than the 310 required. Of these 280 spaces, 93
are designated for compact cars, with an 8,' by 16 stall.
(4) The topography of this site is not unlike that of neighboring land, and
to approve the requested variance would appear to be granting of a pri-
vilege inconsistent with limitations placed upon surrounding properties.
(5) It was the consensus of the Commission that there were no exceptional
circumstances applying to the development that would warrant justifica-
tion for granting the requested variance.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
A. Johnson, Coordinator for Scope Corporation, builders of Stenner -Glen, appeared
before the City Council and explained the problem in requesting a variance in the
size of the parking spaces.
He stated that in order to avoid damaging the creek and removing additional trees
they-w--
re requesting a variance of 93 parking spaces to be smaller than the
minimun allowed by the City.
He stated that their research showed that almost 30% of the residents of stu-
dent housing complexes drive compact automobiles, and he feels that these 93
spaces are needed for compact vehicles.
Allen Brenner, resident manager, explained the procedures under which the stu-
dents will be controlled in the housing complex.
He stated that the students will police themselves and he is sure that they
could control parking by requesting compact cars to use the smaller spaces. He
said that all they were asking for was a reduction in the size of one foot in
93 spaces.
A . Johnson stated that the developers had acquired additional property on Santa
Rosa Street to help alleviate the parking problem. He again requested that all
the Stenner -Glen developers were asking for is a reduction in the size of the
parking spaces for 30% of the required parking and further that this would be
no hardship as 30% of the students used compact vehicles.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.'
B. Duveneck, owner of the property leased to Stenner -Glen developers appeared
before the City Council urging that the Council grant the requested variance for
93 spaces to be reduced by one foot. He continued that if this not done that
the City was forcing the developers to remove trees from the parking areas.
The City Council discussed with the representatives of Stenner -Glen problems
' that have arisen in student housing complexes when the parking standards were
not adequate and the Council felt that these minimum standards of the City were
not too great and should be followed.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the appeal
for variance be denied and that the City Council uphold the decision of the Plan-
ning Commission. Motion carried.
11. Communication from the City Planning Commission requesting to the City
Council that that portion of Fairview Street adjacent -to Southern Pacific Rail-
road right =of -way property be abandoned. It was the feeling of the Planning
Commission-that this end of Fairview Street would not be needed for City purposes.
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Communication from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company requesting that the City
Council, if they abandon a portion of Fairwiew Street, retain in the abandonment
an easement for electrical service over the abandoned portion of Fairview Street.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1838, a resolution of intention to
abandon a portion of Fairview Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake,. Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
12. H. Johnson, City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration an
agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and Charles and Evelyn Delmartini
for street widening for Foothill Boulevard.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that a condition of the subdivision which
was required due to the amount of land being taken by street widening was that
the corners of the lot would be staked and a parcel map drawn.
He asked whether City forces should stake the lot and prepare the parcel mal
for Delmartini.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the Mayor was
authorized to sign an agreement on behalf of the City with Charles Delmartini
and the City Engineer was authorized to prepare a parcel map and place the lot
stakes, with Delmartini paying the filing fees. Motion carried.
13. For the Council's consideration the Planning Commission forwarded the ten-
tative map and conditions for Tract No. 375.
R. Young, Director of Planning and Building, presented the subdivision map to
the City Council with the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
After discussion the map was re- referred to the Planning Commission with no ob-
jections by the City Council.
14. The following communication was received from the Human Relations Commission
requesting confirmation of the Council for its present membership and officers as
follows:
Terms Expiring December 31, 1968
James Duenow, 2nd Vice Chairman & Secretary
Bruce Tjaden, Chairman
M. S. Willard
vacancy
Terms Expiring December 31, 1968
Hubert Page
Vincent Gates
Mary Rhodes
vacancy
Terms Expiring December 31, 1970
Ruth Wirshup, 1st Vice Chairman
Dan Law
Phillip Lamar`
Dorothy Foster
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring,. City Council con-
firmed members of the Human Relations Commission and the terms as stated.
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15. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
salary increases were approved as requested.
A. Dauphin, George, Police Officer
From Step 3 or $652 to Step 4 or $690
B. Kelly, Kenneth G. Maintenance Man II
From Step 2 or $480 to Step 3 or $508
C. Metcalf, Melinda, Parking Enforcement Officer
From Step 1 or $340 to Step 2 or $455
D. Perry, Marilyn, Legal and Administrative Salary
From Step 1 or $467 to Step 2 or $494
Motion carried.
17. Request from the Parks and Recreation Commission for the City Council to
appoint a member to the Commission to replace Kathleen Bradford who has resigned.
The matter was continued for nominations to be made to the City Council.
18. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the following appointment
of Police Officers effective July 16, 1968 at a starting salary of $582 per
month subject to a one year probation period.
Quinn, Stephen T.
White, Gary D....
Gallimore, Thomas A.
McDonough, Robert W.
R. D. Miller,Aaministrative Officer, announced the promotion of Noel_Carmack to
Sergeant in the Police Department,-effective July 16, 1968 at a` salary 'of $750
per month.
19. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the
City Council set an executive session for Monday, July 29, 1968 at 7:00 P. M.
to interview prospective members for the City Housing Authority. Motion carried.
20. City Council adjourned to executive session to discuss pending litigation
involving property acquisition.
21. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the meeting
was adjourned to July 22, 1968, 4:30 P.M. Motion carried.
APPROVED: August 5, 1968 I. FiTzPIMRICK
CITY CLERK
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