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June 132 1969
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2, D. F. Romero, City Engineer, submitted a report to the City Council stating
that representatives of the Corps of Engineers had arrived in the City to inspect
last winter's storm damages. He continued that he and the Corps of Engineers
representatives' had reviewed the various critical spots on Stenner Creek and on
Garden Creek and he stated that the Corps of Engineers will prepare plans and
specifications to repair the storm damage with the work to be done by private
contractors.
The matter was continued for further discussion by the City Council.
3. Communication from Jim Stockton, Supervisor of Parks and Recreation, re-
questing that the City Council not classify his position to Assistant Director
of Parks and Recreation as he feels that this reclassification- :would.be a-1-down-i-1,
grading professionally. He feels that the classification of Supervisor of Parks
and Recreation is better suited to his work and would be an asset to him if he
ever left the employment of the City. He therefore requested that his position
remain classified as Supervisor of Parks and Recreation.
The City Council had no objection to the request.
49 At this time the Council continued their study of the proposed 1969 -70 City
- Budget beginning with page 75 to page 137 inclusive.
on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring, the meeting adjourned.
J. H. FITZPATRICK, CITY CLERK
APPROVED: August 18, 1969
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
June 16, 1969 - 7:00 P.M.
City Hall
Invocation
Pledge
Roll Call
Present: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring,.
`Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz
City Staff
Present: R. D. Young, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick,
City Clerk; J. Stockton, Park and Recreation Supervisor;
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, R. Vosburgh,
Design Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Are Chief; E. P. Thompson,
Water Department Director.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, claims against the
_City for the month of June 179 were approved subject to the approval of.the.
Administrative Officer. Motion carried.
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1, G. McLaughlin, State Fire Educational Instructor, appeared before the City
Council and presented certificates of completion of Fire Training Courses to City
Fire Department personnel for completing courses in (1) instruction training and
(2) leadership and supervision.
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Certificates were presented
1. Battation Chief Woodward
2. Capt. Elton Hall
3. Capt..William Callaway.
4. Capt, Earl Iunker
5. Capt. Doug Krebs
6. Capt. Don Sylvia
7. Engineer Gerald Arnett
8. Fireman Henri Signorelli
to the following personnel.
2. At this time the City Council considered an agreement between the City and
the Congregational Church on Los Osos Road.
After discussion by the Council of the cost of improvements versus the cost of
land it was moved by Councilman tlakea'seconded by Councilman Spring that the
agreement be approved and referred to the City Attorney for action. Motion carried.
3. Communication from Dr. George McGinnis, 1108 Oceanaire Drive, regarding the
location of the sewer lateral.on his property on Oceanaire Drive was continued.
4. Petition from property owners on South and Brook Streets requesting the
construction of improvements by special assessment proceedings under the Streets
and Highways Code was continued at the request of the petitioners, in order to
procure additional signatures.
5. Council consideration of the request of Harry Riskas, developers of Madonna
Road Plaza that the City accept off -site improvements in the shopping center was
continued.
60 Communication from R. D. Young, Planning Director, reporting on discussions
with representatives from the telephone and gas and electric companies and Cal
Poly student body officers on procedures and standards for the erection of
banners within the City of San Luis Obispo.
Questions raised during these.discussions were (1) are banners aesthetically
compatible with the City's attempts to beautify downtown San Luis Obispo, (2) is
the use of banners an effective form of advertising, (3) if the use of banners
is allowed, who would be responsible for their installation and who would be
liable for any damage caused if the banners were to fall or be dislodged. The
utility companies stated they were apprehensive regarding the subject of liability
if they continue to place banners for various organizations. _
Pacific Gas and Electric stated that they could no longer permit the use, of
light standards for anchoring banners since several of the standards used for
this purpose have been damaged.
Therefore, before continuing with this study, the Planning Department wished to
get the opinion of the Council on whether banners should be• continued in the City
and under what conditions.
After discussion by the. Council 6did staff it was moved by Councilman Miller,
seconded by Councilman Blake, that the City Council establish a policy of dis-
continuance of all banners in the City of San Luis Obispo with the Planning
Department to prepare a policy. Motion carried.
7. Discussion by the Council of modification of the intersection of No. Chorro
and Ferrini Road in connection with the Improvement of Highland Drive and
Highway 1.
The matter was referred to the City Engineer for review with the Planning
Commission and.recommendation to the City Council after discussion with
representatives of the Division of Highways.
8. Communication from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, forwarding plans and
specifications for Ch Street Reconstruction between Palm and the north City
West Street to the north City Limits' and a complete reconstruction of the
roadway between 101 Freeway and West Street.
&. Vosburgh, Design Engineer, reviewed with the City Council the plans and
specifications for the project and stated that the estimated cost would be
$64, 000.
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He continued that the Engineer's office was proposing an alternate for that
portion of Chorro Street from 101 Freeway to West Street consisting of (a)
cement stabilized base and a plant mix blanket, or (b) a deep -lift asphaltic
structure.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graham, the plans
and specifications were approved and the Engineer was authorized to call
for bids, including alternates A. and B. Motion carried. 1
99 Communication from the Park and Recreation Department requesting Council
approval for the submittal of an application for land and water conservation
funds for Phase II of Laguna Lake Park Development.
J. Stockton, Park and Recreation Supervisor, stated that the following items
would be included in Phase II.
1. Continuation of water main to serve developed and planned picnic areas.
2. Two inch coating of A.C. on existing road.
3. lip - grading of the two existing picnic areas to include water, turf,
sprinkler systems, walks, shade trees and windbreak.
t�. Boat launching ramp and floating loading platform.
5. Floating platform for fishing with appropriate ramps.
6. Apparatus - playground area with equipment for children immediately
adjacent to picnic area #1.
On motion of Councilman `'Tiller, seconded by Councilman Graham the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1964p a resolution of-the City
Council, City of San Luis Obispo approving the application for land and
water conservation funds for Phase II, Laguna Lake Park Development Project.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring, '
Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
100 Council consideration of renewal of personnel examining services ;with
the Cooperative Personnel Services of the State of California for a three -
year period. .
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated that the work performed by this
agency had been very satisfactory and he recommended that the City Council
continue the contract as the City only had to pay when the services were
actually used.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Springs the following
resolution was introduced, Resolution No. 1 3,•a resolution authorizing the
Mayor to sign an agreement with Cooperative Personnel Services.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call-vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring
Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11. Communication from R. Johnson resigning as a member of the Planning
Commission due to the press of business and personal obligations. He
stated that he enjoyed working with the Planning Commission, City Council
and City staff and hoped that sometime in the future he may again serve the
City in some capacity.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman P'Iiller the resignation
of R. Johnson from the Planning Commission was accepted with regret. Motion
carried.
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12. Communication from the City Engineer, Plannimg Director and Director of
Parks and Recreation regarding thez relocation of the silver pine tree to the
Mission Plaza: as offered by Mr. J. Hampl.
The committee's report stated.that the tree is quite large and is located near
an apartment house, driveway, curb and gutter and intergrown araund power and
phone lines. It was their opinion that moving the tree would be extremely
difficult and would necessitate substantial repairs to the adjacent private
' improvements. The committee recommended that as the Mission plan does not
specifically provide for a tree of this size and type, that Mr. Hampl's offer
for relocation of the tree to the Mission Plaza not be accepted.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring the committee's
report was accepted and the City Clerk was to notify Mwe Hampl that the City
cannot accept his offer based on the findings in the report. [Motion carried.
13. Communication from Enyart & Rose, advertising firm, requesting consideration
by the Council of their firm handling the City's advertising program.
The matter was referred to the City Council budget session.
14. Traffic Committee Report of June 11, 1969.
69:6 -1C In accordance with Council instructions, the Traffic Committee has
taken a look at the intersection of the Madonna Road off -ramp and Madonna Road
and feels that something should be done to alleviate present hazardous
conditions. At first, we thought about the possibility of- reducing the speed
limit below the present thirty -five MPH figure, but decided against recommending
this because construction will be starting shortly and lower speed limit signs
can be installed automatically in connection with the construction of drainage
and signal improvements. In the meantime, we suggest a heavy program of
selective enforcement on the part of the Police Department,
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Graham,-the recommendation
'was approved. Motion carried.
69 -6 -2T The Traffic Committee has noticed a problem of congestion at the corner
of 7Gnterey and Grand, particularly during peak periods. We feel that conditions
would be improved if provision were made for a left -hand turning pocket for
eastbound motorists on Monterey turning left onto Grand. This would require
the elimination of one parking space in front of the Chevron Station on the
south.side of Monterey. We recommend that this one space be painted red'.
69 -6 -3T The Traffic Committee has also taken a look at traffic conditions at
California and Monterey and feels that traffic flows would-be improved on
California if the present unrestricted parking on the east side of California
between Monterey and Palm were replaced with red curbing and if the unrestricted
curbing on the west side of California south of Monterey were painted red up
to the far driveway ramp alongside Ed's Take -Out. We so recommend.
69 -6-4T V. M. Farrell, County Hospital Administrator, has called an extremely
hazardous condition to our attention involving motorists leaving the northerly
driveway ramp leading from the parking lot in front of the General Hospital.
Since traffic to the left approaches °from the crest of the hill -, it is difficult
to obtain any visibility at this location. We feel that the situation would be
somewhat improved if three car spaces were painted red, this being on the east
- side of Johnson south of the northern most driveway ramp.
' 69 -6 -5T The Traffic Committee has received a request for a loading zone on
Palm Street around the corner from the recently relocated Kuan Yin Book Store
at 942 Chorro. We feel that it would be more practical to .place a loading zone
slightly to the south of the book store approximately in front of 950 Chorro by
removing the most southerly twenty feet of the present red zone and replacing it
with a yellow loading zone. We so recommend.
On motion of 6-ouncilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 19 , &:'resolution establishing a red
zone on Monterey Street; red zones on California Boulevard; a red zone on Johnson
Avenue; a loading zone on Chorro Street; rescinding thirty -six minute green zones
on Broad Street and establishing a twelve minute zone on Broad Street.
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Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
15. Communication from the San Luis Obispo County Department. of Parks and
Beaches notifying the City Council that the reason they did not cooperate
in paying one -half the rent of the Veteran's Building for the Annual Square
Affair oft he Central Coast Square Dance Association in cooperation with the
City was the fact that after this Square Affair takes place each year, it
takes several days -of labor to clean and polish the floor and bring it.back
to first class- condition, and the Parks and Beaches Department did not feel
that they should assume this cost.
The communication was ordered received and filed:
16. The City Clerk reported on the.f ollowing bids received for Madonna
Road Widening and Culvert Replacement, City Plan No. 12-690
Madonna Construction Co. $44.9073.!11
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Burke Construction Co. $47,829.85
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
W. G. Watkins $562869.00
Paso Robles, Calif.
Engineer's Estimate $49,202.50
R, Vosburgh, Design Engineer, recommended that the low bid of Madonna
Construction be accepted.
On motion of Councilman Millers seconded by Councilman Spring, the bid
was awarded to the,Madonna Construction Company. Motion carried.
17* The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for Foothill
Boulevard Widening, Project SS-114 and Johnson Avenue Widening, Project
SS -115, City Plan No. 19.69.
J. A. O'Kelly & Son $16,769.50
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Madonna Construction Co. $18,883.85
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Burke Construction Co. $24,720.10
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
W. G. Watkins $25,403 *00
Paso Robles, Calif.
Engineer's Estimate . $183051.50
R. Vosburgh, Design Engineer, recommended that the low bid of J. A. O'Kelly
& Son be accepted.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring., the.contract
was awarded to J. A. O'Kelly & Son. Motion Carried.
18. The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for San Luis
Drive Improvement, City Plan 22-69*
Madonna Construction Co. $52,595.00 -
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Burke.Construction Co. $56,426.00
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
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Wesley G. Watkins $68,470.00
Paso Robles, Calif.
Engineer's Estimate $54,654.50
R. Vosburgh, Design Engineer, recommended that the low bid of Madonna
..Construction Company be accepted.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the contract
was awarded to donna Construction Company. Motion carried.
19- 20 -21. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller,
the following grant deeds for street widening were accepted and the Mayor
was authorized to sign.and record the deeds on behalf of the City.
Motion carried.
Grant deed from Frank D. Silva, Jr. and Eleanor Geraldine Silva for Higuera
Street.
Grant deed from Elsie J. Abram, Lloyd L. Mathews, Wilma E. Bezoni and
Nina G. McCorkle for Higuera Street.
Grant deed from John W. Davis and Ramona R. Davis for Johnson Avenue.
22. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Miller, the
!Mayor was authorized to sign on behalf of the City, an agreement between the
property owners and the City for drainage channel improvements on Cuesta Drive.
Motion carried.
23. Councilman Miller reported to the City on a meeting he had attended,
representing the City, of the Southern California Association of Governments
Airport Study. The meeting was to study the problem of building airports to
' handle the SST planes.
He.continued that due to the size and speed of these airplanes, all present
airports-in Southern California are obsolete and that plans are now being
made to develop airports outside the metropolitan areas and then use the
existing airports as feeder lines for transfer to the new facilities.
Councilman Miller also reported to the City Council on a meeting he had
attended representing the City, on the League of California Cities Trans-
portation Committee held in Sacramento on June 6, 1969.
He stated that the committee had discussed the internal traffic congestion
problem of the cities of California and that the Committee felt that to date
the major emphasis had been on principal highways between urban areas with no
thought of.terminal facilities. He continued that the committee felt that
theLeague of California Cities should initiate legistlation to allow street
and highway planning to be on a regional basis rather than a county or city
basis. Further, the committee felt some funds should be set aside from gas
tax or motor vehicle fees to be used by cities for rapid transit facilities
in urbanized areas.
24e Memorandum from the Planning and Building Department notifying the City
Council that Charles Delmartini has not.complied with the conditions estab-
lished by the City Council for rehabilitation.of the structure at 745 Francis
Street.
J. Kellerman, Chief Building Inspector, explained that except for minor clean-
ing, no work has been done by Mr. Delmartini and further, no plans for the
rehabilitation-have been approved or presented to the City Council or any
permit issued.
C. Delmartini stated that he has received the plans this date for submission
to the City Building Department for their approval and for issuance of a
building permit.
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Councilman Miller suggested that the Council grant Delmartini 60 days to com-
plete the renovation of the building and hold off the installation of curb
gutter and sidewalk installation until the building is leased, at which time
the improvements can be installed.
Councilman Blake stated that he could see no reason for granting Mr. Delmartini
an additional 60 days to accomplish this work as he was sure that at the end
of this period he would again appear before the City Council asking for further '
consideration.
It was moved by Councilman Miller that the City waive the bond requirement
and have Mr. Delmartini submit his plans for approval and issuance of a
building permit and that he be granted 60 days to complete the work from the
date the - permit is issued and further that the curb, gutter and sidewalk be
installed prior to occupancy.
The motion died for lack of a second.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the bond
requirement be waived, that the plans be submitted-for checking and a permit
issued and that 60 days be granted for - completion with improvements -to be
installed at the time of occupancy. Motion carried, Councilman Blake voting no,
25. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Miller, specifi-
cations-and call for bids were authorized for a six month sidewalk repair
contract. Motion carried.
26. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, Councilman
Miller was granted permission to leave the state from June 25 to July 14.9 19b9,
27. Mrs. E. R -Namara appeared before the City Council regarding the Mission
Plaza plans under consideration by the Council, stating that she would like
to proceed with development of her property in the Mission Plaza theme, but
she felt that it is now the City's plan to have her develop her own property
without any help from the City's.taxpayers. She stated it has always been
her impression that her property would be developed jointly with the property
owner and the City taxpayers.
Mayor Schwartz stated that it was his understanding that no agreement had
been reached with Mrs. Naman.for joint development at the City's expense,
although he felt that if the required easement were released from Mrs. Naman
that the City would cooperate with the development just as has been done
with the adjacent property owners who have 'granted the City easements for the
development. He then explained the Taylor proposal for the Mission Plaza
development presently under consideration by the City Council.
The matter was continued for further discussion with Mrs. Namar.,
28. At this time the City Council adjourned to executive session to discuss
land acquisition involving possible litigation.
29. The City Council reconvened in public session and continued to study the
proposed 1969 -70 City budget beginning with page 137 to page 150 inclusive.
.30. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the
meeting adjourned to June 17, 1969 at 12:00 Noon.
J. ITZEA= ,CCIITTY CLERK
APPROVED: September 2, 1969