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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUIZ IL
August 4, 1969 - 7:00 P.M.
City Hall, San Luis Obispo
Pledge
Roll Call
Present: Emmons Blake, PSyron'Graham, Arthur F. .Spring, '
Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwarts
City Staff
Present: R. D. Young, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick,
City Clerk; J. Stockton, Park & Recreation Supervisor;
H. Johnson, City Attorney; R. D. Miller,'Administrative
Officer; Di F. Romero, City Engineer; E. Rodgers,
Police Chief; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; E. P. Thompsoni
Water Department Director.
On iaotion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, claims against the
City for the month of August 969 were approved subject to the approval of the
Administrative Officer. Motion carried.
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2. At this time the City Council considered appointments to the Shelter Board as.
requested by the Deputy Director of Civil Defense.
D. F. Romero City Engineer, recommended that Robert_Vosburgh from the Public
orks Department be appointed.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, recommended that Jack Kellerman, Chief Building
Inspector, be appointed to the Shelter Board,
Mayor Schwartz recommended that George Ikenoyama be appointed to the Board to '
represent the public sector.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Blake, the recommendations
for appointment to the ob e ter Board were approved with the addition of R. K.
Billings, Deputy Director of Civil Defense, with George Ikenoyama to be the
Chairman, Motion carried.
4e Councilman Graham reviewed for the City Council the request of the Chamber
of Commerce for use of the If rrray Adobe for a tourist information center for,'
the months of August and September 1969 due to the delay in the preparation of the
building for use by the Historical Society.
He felt that there would be no disadvantage to the Historical Society by allow-
ing the Chamber of Commerce to use this building for two months.
Councilman Miller questioned the delay in connecting the underground electrical
services to the Murray Adobe.
Councilman Blake'agreed that the tourist information center should be opened
even if no lights were available as he felt there was a definite need for this
service to the downtown area.
Councilman Miller brought up the matter of the Chamber of Commerce mailing out
with their normal material, anti -grape boycott material as he felt that, while
the Chamber of Commerce accepted public funds for their operation, he did not
feel that they should be for or against any specific issue of this type.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented a report on the approximate cost to
repair and restoration of the Murray Adobe in accordance with the requests of the
Historical Society. The approximate cost would be $8050.00. He continued that
an initial outlay of $3600 would be required before the Historical Society could
move into the adobe. He stated it was the committee's opinion that the balance
of the expenditure could be phased out over a two -year period. Further, the
Historical Society wishes to occupy the Murray Adobe in accordance with the
following conditions:
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a. The Historical Society requests the City to restore the Adobe in
accordance with the above recommendations. All costs are to be
borne by the City.
be The Historical Society requests the City to maintain, clean, open .
and close the building and accept full responsibility for the'
structure and its contents. (An attendant will not be required.)
c. -The Historical Society requests the City to obtain and pay for full
insurance coverage on all articles and artifacts owned by the
Historical Society on loan and placed in the building.
d. The Historical Society requests the City to enter into a written
agreement agreeing to Items a, b and c and disclaiming any owner-
ship to articles and artifacts loaned by the Historical Society,
placed in the building.
e. The Historical Society requests the City to furnish all legal advice
and service to prepare the necessary documents for the consummation
of tote above items.
f. .In return for the City's consideration, the Historical Society will
loan the necessary items to furnish a Parlor and Old Time Post Office.
and, possibly a Printing Room. They will provide guidance and advice
drawn from their knowledge and experience of historical reconstruction.
Councilman Graham asked what the City could do to bring this tourist infor-
mation..center into existence, as it was needed now and not sometime in the
future.
R, D. Miller, Administrative Officer, explained the problems of financing the
Mission Plaza area and that the improvements to the Murray Adobe were not in-
cluded in this estimate.
Louisiana Dart, County Historical Society, stated that the Historical Society
is ready to move into the adobe anytime that it is refurbished for their use
and when the City Council is ready to accept their conditions for use of this
building..
Councilman Graham suggested that a committee be appointed to work with the
Historical Society to see.if the development could be realized.,
Mayor Schwartz appointed Councilmen Graham and Blake as a Council Committee to
meet with the Historical Society representatives to see if the cost of refur-
bishing the adobe could be revised.and if a volunteer service could be procured
to help remodel.
Councilman Blake also suggested that the Council Committee expedite occupancy
by the Uhamber for a tourist information center.
5. Communication from=:M_aino Construction Company regarding excess capacity for
water and sewer service to serve the CuZn Corporation on Surburban Road in San
Luis Obispo. The letter continued that the sewer and water lines were being
planned for minimal development to serve this one industry and they were pro-
ceeding on this basis until the City of San Luis Obispo requested that larger
pipes and-heavier constuuction for the sewer and water services be installed
for future development. The letter further stated that Maino Construction Co.
.had received quotes from the subcontractor and in order to put in the services
as requested by the City an additional cost of $12,022 would be required.
They did.not feel this extra expense should be borne by their company.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained that plans for the.utility improvements
' in the area had been designed for ultimate best service and did-not take into
account sharing of costs by the barious parties involved. He recommerided'that
the-line sizes shown on the plans be installed and that'these improvements be
made to City standards. He felt that cost sharing was a policy matter to be
determined by the Council.
E. P. Thompson, Director of the Water Department, felt that the potential dev-
e opment of the area required a larger main and he felt that-it would be wise to
put in a.12" line now with the City paying the difference between the 8" line
requested by the developer and the 12" line requested by the City. He also
suggested-that Maino Construction Company give the City the actual cost of the
8" line, gate valves and fire hydrants and the additional cost necessary to .
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install the larger services so that he can verify the cost needed to reimburse
the Merino Construction Company for the exces's capacity.
T. C. Merino, representing Merino Construction Company, stated his firm only
needed sewer and water lines to the end of his property and he felt that once
these lines were on his property it was up to him to develop it any way -he
wished. He did not feel there was any need for larger pipes to serve.the'area.
But if the City felt these larger pipes were necessary, the City should pay
for them and the extra cost of installation to meet City standards.
L. Schlobohm stated that the size and the extension of the water main.ds
recommended are needed for adequate fire protection to serve this property 'and
for proposed future development in this area.
D. F. Romero presented a sketch showing what was being proposed for this
property and the way it was to be served with water and sewer. +
T. C. Merino stated it was his intention to install a proper fire hydrant where
the water main entered his property.
Mayor Schwartz stated that the following points could be considered by the Council
1. The-sewer line to be increased from 6" to 8" line from the end-of
Faultless Road to the CuZn property. °
2. Increase the water line from 8" to 12" from Faultless Road to the
CuZn property.
3. Extend the water line from Suburban Road,
Councilman Miller suggested that a Council committee be appointed to meet with
no onstruction Company and others interested in the general.area to. deter-
mine the best solution for future development.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City
require a 12" water main rom Faultless Road to 6uburban Road, with the•.City
to make up the difference between 8" line and 12" line; that the City require
an 8" sewer line to be extended to the CuZn property., with the City to pay
the difference between a 6" and 8" line with construction to City standards
and with recommended easements for the sewer and water lines. Motion.carried.
6. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on Resolution No. 1957,
a resolution of intention to Abandon a Portion of Mill Street:
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
P. Andre, Attorney representing the Catholic Bishop of Monterey, urged that the
City Council abandon the City's interest in Mill Street between Broad and Nipomo
Streets.
He again explained the various transactions between the City and the Catholic
Church and school in the general area of Mill Street, in which documents'-were-
exchanged which-he felt indicated the intention of the City to abandon Mill St.
He then read letters from Itr, Leguina, Mr. Williams, and Mr. Hall which stated it
was their understanding that it was the intention of the City to close Mill'Street
for use by the Catholic Church and school and for the baseball team. He stated that
in addition to the above legal documentation he felt that the safety of the young
people attending both units of the Catholic school who must cross Mill Street
should be considered. He again urged that the Council abandon the.street subject
to utility easements such as sewer, water, gas and electrical.
Dr. Tedone urged the City Council to abandon Mill Street from Broad to Nipomo
as he felt there was really no need for this portion of•Mill for traffic circu-
lation as it dead -ended at Nipomo. He also urged that the safety of the children
be considered.
R. Wood, Attorney, urged the City Council to abandon Mill Street for the safety of
the children who cross between the two school units as he felt there was no traf-
fic advantage to the City. He further stated it was his opinion that many of,the
neighbors hoped Mill Street would be abandoned so that additional traffic would
not be centered in this area.
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Mrs.,Henry urged abandonment of Mill Street.in the interest of the safety of the
children attending the Catholic.Schools.
B. Peterson urged the City Council to abandon Mill Street as he felt that open-
ing of.the street would hurt attendance at the schools.
A. yolny, developer, stated that if Mill Street were abandoned a portion of the
street would be acquired by him and then he could build an apartment development -
to „the existing property line on Mill and not be bothered by the street set back
lines.on the street, which would allow him to have.a better use of the land and
have .a higher density on his property. He also felt that the opening of the street_:
would be..a detriment to the students of the Catholic schools as it would expose
- .them:to high speed traffic while crossing the street between the two schools.
Father Steiger,, Pastor of the Old Mission•Church, urged the City Council-to
abandon Mi' treet in view of the safety of the children attending the two
schools.-which he felt would far outweigh any advantages for opening the street
fO.,traffic circulation.
No one appeared before the - Council opposing the abandonment of Mill Street.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed and limited discussion.to.
Council and staff.
Councilman Miller stated that he was opposed to the - abandonment of Mill Street
as he felt that someday in the future, the street would be needed. He felt that
the street should be left as it is, closed to traffic but not abandoned by the City.
Councilman Graham asked what happened to land that.is abandoned by the City,
specifically a street.
Mayor Schwartz explained that after normal abandonment proceedings have taken
place, the property is arbitrarily divided between the adjacent property owners
which'.is acquired at no cost to them.
Councilman Blake stated he felt that the street should remain closed but not
abandoned* a stated he would:consider. an agreement that . would ..keep Mill,Street
closed as long as the Catholic Church operates a school there. As far as the
Qolny problem was concerned, he felt.the Council could grant him a variance to
allow him to build to the property line on Mill Street..,
Councilman Spring stated he was in favor of abandoning Mill Street.
Mayor Schwartz felt that the street should not be abandoned but agreed that the
sti;eet _could remain closed as long as the school is in operation,.-but he felt
that_•if,,-s'ometime in the future the school were to close or develop elsewhere in
the City, the City may need this street for future growth. He asked the City
Attorney if it was possible for the City to enter.-into :such an agreement to
close.Mill Street and still retain.the right for public access.
H. Johnson, City Attorney, answered as follows: .There are definite limitations
upon the ability of a City Council to enter into an agreement with any person
or entity whereby a street would be closed -for an indefinite period of time,
especially where such agreement purports to bind succeeding Councils. However,
where there is a bone.fide dispute.over:the legal status of the property, a
court approved stipulation could conceivably result in.a judgement preserving
the status quo. He also explained to the Council what conditions they must
follow in order to abandon or vacate a dedicated street.
P.,Andre stated he was sure that.the,•City Council could enter into an agreement with
the.property owners to keep Mi11:St. closed..but not abandon the City!s interest.
Mayor Schwartz stated that it was his feeling that the people present did not
want the street opened but wished it to stay closed as long-as the.:street separ-
#es.the two units of :the Catholic School:
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Councilman Blake stated that he would like to keep 'Mill 'Street closed but•.still
in the public domain and hoped an agreement could be entered into between the .
City and the Catholic school and also to allow Volny a variance to build his
building to the property line -on I•iill Street.
Councilman Miller agreed that the street should remain closed but the City should
retain its rights to the street.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Mayor Schwartz., that the City Council
finds that at this time the abandonment of Mill Street is not warranted, that
the street is to remain closed as long as the Catholic school is used for's6hool
purposes, that-the property - owners -of lots 8, 9,"10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15,_be-
granted zero feet set back along Mill Street and the decisions to take advantage
of this offer is not to be used as an argument for later abandonment of that
portion of Mill Street. Motion carried.
6A. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance --No. 454,
an ordinance amending the Official Zone Map of the City of San Luis - Obispo.- To
rezone from R-4 to R=0 that property known as 651, 663, 671 Pacific Street and
1306 and 1320 Nipomo Street.).
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the following Ordinance
was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 454., an ordinance amending the
Official Zone Map of the City of San Luis Ubispoe o rezone from R-4 to R -0
that property known as 651, 663, 671 Pacific Street and 1306 and 1320.Nipomo St.)
Finally passed on the following roll call vote: -
AYES: Emmons'Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller; Kenneth E.'Schwartz
NOES: Arthur F. Spring
ABSENT: None
6B. At this time-the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No.455,
amending the Official Zone Map of the City of San Luis Obispo. (To - rezone from
R -1 to R-O that property known as the rear of 3000 Augusta Street.)
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Spring, Ordinance No; 455 was
finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6C. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance_No.456
an ordinance.amending the Official Zone Map of the City of San Luis bispo, to
rezone from R -1 to R-2 that property "known as the rear portion of 2549_Broad'-.St.)
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. •56, an ordinance
amending the Official Zbne Map of the City of an Luis Obispo. (To rezone from
R -1 to R--2.that property•known:as the rear portion of 2549 Broad Street)
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: &nons•Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6E. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance_No.458,
an ordinance amending the Official Zone Map of the City of San Luis'Obispo. o
rezone from R -1 to PD R -2 that property known as 1650 Los Osos Road.)
M. Dixon, 71475 Garcia Drive, appeared before the City Council urging that the
ou l reconsider their action and.rescfnd the zoning change of Ordinance U8.
He stated that he felt the rezoning would only lead to other requests for higher
zoning on adjacent vacant land owned by the same owner. He continued that the
land rezoned by this ordinance represented, in his opinion, a spot zoning to
benefit one property owner to the detriment of. adjacent property owners.
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J. Thomas, 1626 Vicente Drive, stated'he hoped that the City Council would .
keep in And that they will be faced with a referendum petition on this or-
dinance which will require that the City run an expensive election for a
final determination.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 45d,, an ordinance
amending the Official Zone Map of the City of an Luis Obispo. (To rezone
from R -1 to PD R -2 that property known as 1650 Los Osos Road.)
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q.'Miller
NOES: Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz
ABSENT: None
76 Communication from the Civic and Fine.Arts Association requesting dis-
cussion on the development of a community center by a private developer on
City owned property was continued to August 18, 1969.
8. Communication from the Citizen - Council Advertising Committee making the
following recommendations to the City Council for the advertising program.
1. That the Advertising Committee be the following:
Mr. Emmons Blake - Councilman
Mr. Merlin Carpenter - The Downtown Association, Retail Merchants
Division of the Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Les Dirkes - Chamber of Commerce Manager
Mr. John.Grandy - -.Chamber Directory Broadcaster (Chairman) .
Mr. Tony:Gessler - .Motel Owner, Chamber Member. Motel Owners Association
Mr, Leonard Gomez - Motel Owner, Pacific Telephone, Chamber.Director,
Vice President Motel Owners Association
Mr. Donald Q. Miller Councilman
Mr. Hal Stroube Director of Public Relations, San Luis Bay Properties
2. That media selection and program scope of the City of San Luis. Obispo
Advertising be vested in the above committee, with billings directed
to City Administrative Officer.
3. That Mr. Everett Ball, through his present association with Ball-
Morgan Associates continue to represent the City.
Councilman Spring questioned the inclusion of Mr. Hal Stroube on this City .
committee as he felt.he does not represent anyone.in the City as he is employed
in Avila Beach and should represent his employer, the San Luis Bay Club,
Councilman Blake stated that he was the one.who -had recommended Mr. Stroube to
this committee as he felt that his education and background would be an asset
to the committee and to the City as a whole and he would contribute more to the
program than he would get out of.it.. He asked for the Council's endorsement
of all the persons nominated to this committee.
Councilman Miller asked what advertising firm represented the San Luis Bay Club.
H. Stroube stated that Ball- Morgan and Associates represented the San Luis
Bay Club.
' Councilman Miller stated-he would agree with Councilman Spring and would object
to including Mr..Stroube on this committee if Ball-.Morgan were.:retained by the
City for their advertising.
Councilman Blake stated-that the Advertising Committee had discussed Mr. Stroube's
connection with Ball- Morgan and that the. committee felt this was a good.-adjunct -
to a joint City and monetary interest.
Councilman Miller suggested that before the Council makes any further decision
on the advertising agency they should call for competitive bids to handle the
City's advertising.
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E. Ball, representing Ball — Morgan. Associates, explained his past connection, with
Yambert'- Freeman and the subsequent formation of his own firm, but as the adver
Using executive for Yambert- Freeman he had continued to keep the City's account
through June 30, 1969. He continued that if he were to continue to represent the
City of San Luis Obispo it would not in any way conflict with any other promotion
in the general area. He hoped the City Council was satisfied with his work and
would continue to retain him as its advertising representative.
Councilmen Miller and Spring stated that at no time dial they - realize Mr. Ball
was no longer connected with Yambert- Freeman.
Councilman Miller again asked that the City Council call for competitive bids
for the 9 -70 advertising program for the City of San Luis Obispo. He suggested
that the City Council invite various agencies to submit proposals for the
1969 -70 City advertising program to be opened at the meeting of August 18, 1969.
Mayor Schwartz stated he felt that before anyone could submit a proposal to•
handle the advertising, the City would have to distribute specifications and
additional time would have to be allowed to prepare these specifications.
Councilman Graham suggested that the committee should be appointed so they could
screen the proposals for the Council's consideration recommending a firm on the
basis of these interviews.
Councilman Blake stated that the committee had met several times over-the past
year and had prepared a budget request and had made their recommendations to
the City Council during the budget sessions for the 1969 -70 advertising program.
Mayor Schwartz stated he was not prepared to hear proposals for the 1969 -70
promotional program this evening as.he felt that the committee should•do the
screening and then make recommendations to the City Council.
Councilman Blake stated that one other advertising agency was asked to submit a
proposal but did not show.up at the meeting, however-i Mr. Ball did submit a
proposal. He stated the committee was pleased with Mr. Ball's past work and
the work contemplated for the forthcoming year.
Mayor-Schwartz stated he felt the committee should analyze proposals from other
agencies and then make a decision and recommendation to the City-Council for the
City's advertising program.
C. Morgan., representing Enyart and Rose Advertising Agency, stated that.at.no
time has his agency been asked by the advertising committee to make a presen-
tation for handling the City's advertising program. He continued he had felt it
would be to the City's advantage to hear proposals from other agencies in order
to procure-the best agency for the City's advertising program.
Councilman Graham stated he felt that the committee should hear proposals from
any and all other firms who wish to present one to handle the City's advertising
needs.
Mayor Schwartz asked if the Committee, as appointed by the City Council, would
consider all proposals and then make a recommendation to the Council,
J. Grandy, Chairman of the Advertising Committee, stated he felt that the Adver-
tising Committee has studied the City's advertising program in detail and have
this evening made .their recommendation to the City Council. He now wondered if
the City Council wished the committee to handle the entire program, or did the
Council wish to interview agency representatives themselves.
M. O'Daniels, representing O'Daniels & Associates, stated he wished to"
uestion
the conflict of interest of having Emmons Blake on the Advertising Committee as
Mr. Blake does printing for Everett Ball through Mr. Hal Stroube, as he felt
Mr. Stroube would naturally recommend his own advertising executive for the City.
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H. Stroube stated that he was appalled by the accusations made against him by
Mr. O'Daniels because he was willing to serve on a City committee in what.he
felt was an effort to make the City grow. He asked the City Council to have
his name removed from the nomination list for membership on the City's Adver-
tising Committee. Further, he felt he.was entitled to an apology from some of
the members of the Council and from Mr. O'Daniels.
Councilman Spring stated there was no personal attack on Mr. Stroube, but he.
just questioned that he could do a good job in.representing his other interest
in working on the City's Advertising Committee.
Mayor Schwartz stated that he would apoligize for the various individuals and
for the way the meeting turned out as it should have been carried on at a
higher level.
Councilman Blake reported that Mr. Stroube was going on an advertising tour to
the Pacific Northwest on behalf of the San Luis Bay Club and suggested that
possibly he could be appointed by the Council as goodwill ambassador for the
City of San Luis Obispo.
On motion of Councilman Blake,, seconded by Councilman Graham that Hal Stroube
be appointed as goodwill ambassador for the City of SYn Luis Obispo on his
tour to the northwest portion of the United States. Motion carried.
Councilman Miller stated he felt that this expensive advertising program was
a poor investment for the City as he felt it just helps a few tourist oriented
businesses and the money could be better spent on recreation for the young
people of San Luis Obispo and also for the senior citizens of the community.
Mayor Schwartz stated that he saw the advertising program of the City as one
' not oriented.to any particular person or group, but was an.attempt to promote
the entire City. He stated he had no objection to the names submitted for
appointment to the City Advertising Committee. He hoped they would be appoin-
ted but wondered if.Councilmen should.serve on-any committee as he felt City
committees should be manned by lay people.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following
appointments were made to the City Advertising Committee. Motion carried.
Councilman Miller voting no.
John Grandy (Chairman)
Emmons Blake
Merlin Carpenter
Les Dirkes
Tony Gessler.
Leonard Gomez,
Donald Q. Miller
Hal Stroube
On :notion of Mayor'Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Graham, that items two
and three be deferred until the.committee:had reviewed proposals by other
advertising agencies. Motion carried. Councilman Miller voting no.
9. Mayor Schwartz reviewed with the Council his discussions with represen=
tatives of the Catholic Church on the Taylor treatment of the Mission Plaza
in front of the church. He said that the Advisory Board of the Church approved
the plan and hoped the City would proceed with the development.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz,, seconded by Councilman Blake, that Mr. Taylor be
authorized to proceed with the construction plans for the Mission Plaza area
in front of the Church.
Mayor Schwartz appointed himself and Councilman Graham as a Council Committee
to meet with Mr. Taylor relative to the development of his plan. .
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10. Communication from Mrs. E. R. Naman regarding an access agreement with the
City for her property bordering on San Luis Creek and the Mission Plaza.
Mrs. Naman explained that she wished to develop her property to coordinate.with
the Mission Plaza but would like to work out some arrangement with the City
whereby the City could utilize her property for inclusion in the Mission Plaza
but she could still maintain ownership. She proposed that she:grant the City
the right for access to her property which would allow the public to use the
property for an indefinite period of time but she would retain the right to
recapture the property in the future if she so desired and pay the City the
difference on the amortization.
The matter was continued and the City Attorney was instructed to write Mrs. Naman
to determine exactly what she plans for development of her property to coordinate.
with the Mission Plaza plans, and under what condition public access would be
allowed.
11. Petition from residents of-Leff and Osos Streets regarding the condition of
the residents of 1700 Osos Street who have allowed-their property to deteriorate
to the point that it is a detriment to the entire neighborhood.
Councilman Miller stated that he had visited this property and discussed this
problem with some of the neighbors and he felt the City really had no jurisdiction
in this matter as he felt it was a neighborhood problem and the neighbors should
get together to work this problem out.
H. Johnson stated that after investigation by the various City departments, fire,
building, etc. there was apparently no violation-of City ordinances and the adjacent
property owners had the right to civil suit to solve this problem.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the City Attorney
was authorized to write a letter stating.that the City Council cannot do anything
about this problem, but the property owners could take civil action to solve
this situation. Motion carried.
12. Mayor Schwartz presented for the Council's consideration, the following
definition of the purpose, responsibility and organization of the Design Review
Board.'
Purpose. The Design Review Board is created to advise the.City Council-on
matters related to the visual appearance of the City of San Luis Cbispo.
Responsibilities. The Design Review Board shall develop, periodically review,
and maintain a long —range plan designed to improve the visual appear-
ance of the City.
The Design Review Board shall seek out public reactions and strive to
inform the public of the objectives of its plans.
The Design Review Board shall, from time to time, meet and review
with the City Council, the long range improvement p]ans;_it shall
formulate and recommend to the City Council proposals to effectuate
the goals of the improvement plan.
The City Council may from time to time designate to the Design
Review Board the responsibility of development,. review and /or
visual appearance of the City.
The Design Review Board shall periodically review the status of
signing within the City and make recommendations to the City Council
for amending the Sign Ordinance.
The Design Review Board may, when requested, advise private develop-
ment themes.
Organization. The Design Review Board shall consist of five (5) members
appointed by the City Council to serve four (4) year terms.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the statement on
the Design Review Board was accepted. Motion carried.
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13.- At this time the City Clerk reported on the bids received for Street
Reconstruction Project, La Entrada Avenue., Ramona Drive, and Del Norte Way,
City Plan No. 1 -70.
Engineer's Estimate
J. A. O'Kelly & Son
San Luis Obispo
M, J. Hermreck
Nipomo
Madonna Construction Co.
San Luis Obispo . -
Burke Construction Co.
San Luis Obispo
$30,678.50
28,966.75
28,922.75
30,310.00
32,949.00
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended that the low bid of K. J. Hermreck
be accepted.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, the contract was
awarded.to M. J. Hermreck. Motion carried.
114. At this time the City Clerk reported on the following bids received for
So. Higuera Street Widening. City Plan No. 3 -70.
Engineer's Estimate
$89480.00
J. A.
O'Kelly & Son
8,059.75
M. J.
Hermreck
8,319.75
C. S.
Construction Co.
8,550.00
Burke
Construction Co.
8,977.50
W. G.
Watkins
9,055.50
Madonna Construction Co.
10,082.50
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended•that the lm.r bid of J. A. O'Kelly
anccepted.
On motion of Councilman Blake seconded by Councilman Spring, the contract was
awarded to J. A. O'Kelly -and Son. Motion carried.
15. At this time the City Clerk reported on the following bids received for
Sewage Digestors Mixer Assemblies Overhaul, City Plan No. 4 -70.
G]eiim -Crown Pump, Inc. - $5,200.00
Fresno, California
Engineer's Estimate 53,100.00
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended'that the bid of Gleim -Crown Pump, Inc.
be accepted.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the contract was
awarded to Gleim -Crown Pump, Inc. Motion carried.
16. Communication from the California Board of Park and Recreation Personnel
announcing that -James Stockton had been granted a Certificate in Supervision
from the Board was ordered received and filed.
17. Communication from the Park and Recreation Department requesting permission
to advertise for one turf renovator and thatch remover and two power lawn mowers
approved in the 1969 -70 Budget.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graham, the City was
authorized to advertise for the replacement of equipment. Motion carried.
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18. Communication from L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief, notifying the City Council of
the election of Battalion Chief- Tnoodward to the officer of Director (Central Division)
of-the State Fireman's Association,.and stating that this.office would require his
attendance at meetings other than during his scheduled offwduty time. Mr. Schlobohm
felt that his department could absorb Mr. Woodward's duties during his absence for
these meetings. He felt that the activities of Mr. Woodward in the State Association
would be an asset not only to the Fire Department, but also to the City of
San Luis Obispo.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the request was
approved subject to the condition that no additional personnel be added to cover
the duties of Battalion Chief Woodward. Motion carried.
19. Communication from Willard,V. Waggoner, 92.Verde Drive, requesting placement
of a no- parking sign at the stub end of Luneta Street was referred to the
Traffic Committee.
20. Traffic Committee Report of July 24, 1969.
69 -8 -1T. The Traffic Committee has received.a request for moving the loading
zone in front of Forden's to the east in front of the old Montgomery Ward
- Store -so that =two parking meter spaces would be available in that area (in
front-of Forden's). The traffic committee feels that if and when the
Montgomery Ward store is reoccupied, a loading. zone will. be. needed at that
location in addition to the one in front of Forden's and recommends that no
action be taken at this time.
The recommedation of the Traffic Committee was accepted.
69 -9-4T. The Traffic Committee has received a request for an additional
street light on Sydney between,Flora and Johnson.more or less . in.mid - block.
We concur and request authority for the City Engineer to order such a light.
The City Engineer was authorized to order the installation of the street light.
6,9- 8-5T. In regard to the.request for a reduced speed limit on Santa Rosa
be Foothill and the second farm road entrance to Cal Poly, please see
copy of letter attached from Mr. Ginsberg of.the Division of Highways which
indicates that•they will be installing a speed limit sign of 50 MPH starting
at Boysen and ending about 300 feet north of the intersection of Westmont
Drive. His.letter also points out other traffic improvements which will be
taking place at Highland and in this general location in.the near future.
69 -8-6T, The Traffic Committee has investigated the need for more street
lighting on Edna-Road between.Rockview Place and Faultless Lane and feels
that three additional lights should be installed beyond Rockview to coincide
with the hoped for annexation of this area. We so recommend.
The City Engineer was authorized to order the installation of the street light.
69 -8-8T, At the time the police department moves to its new facility, it is
recommended that the parking meters in Lot 5.behind the main fire station be
removed and a certain portion of the lot be let out for monthly parking, the
ratio to be at the discretion of the finance director (probably 24 spaces in
addition to.the present 5), and we also recommend that.appropriate signs be
ordered at this time so they will be available when the-- change is made. At
the present time we find that there is a great deal of confusion in that the
general public are being given parking tickets while vehicles belonging to
city employees are allowed indefinite parking.privileges. This.is very
confusing to the general motoring public.
The recommendation of the Traffic Committee was accepted.
69 -9 -2T. The Traffic Committee recommends that a stop sign be placed on
aG� sa at Murray so that traffic at that location will be better regulated.
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69 -8 -3T. An analysis of the traffic flows at Highland and Patricia indicates
that Highland should be stopped in both directions instead of Patricia. There
are some dips on Patricia which should be indicated by sign and pavement mark-
ings, but we feel that the overall traffic pattern will be improved if traffic
is stopped on Highland and the stop signs on Patricia be phased out over a
several month period. We so recommend.
69.8-7. It is recommended that the curbing in front of the new police
building on Walnut be marked for 36 minute time limit green spaces.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 19 , a resolution placing.stop
signs on Casa Street and on Highland Drive; rescinding stop signs on Patricia;
and installing a thirty -six minute time limit green zone on Walnut.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call,vote.
AYES: Eamons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
21. Communication from the Union Civica Y Cultural I.lexicana, Grover City,
inviting the City Council to participate in the Mexican Independance Celebration
Parade to be held September 14, 1969 in Graver City was ordered received
and filed.
22. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the appointment of Gorden
Grant to the position of Maintenance Man II in the Public Works Department at
Step I or $485 per month with a one year probationary period, effective
August 16., 1969.
' 23. Memorandum from the Planning and Building Department, regarding a change
order for the police facility for the installation of door alarms on doors 34
and 55 which were apparently overlooked in the approval of the plans and
specifications. The change order would increase the.contract price by $2711.09.
E. Rodgers, Police Chief, stated in order to maintain security in the police
facility, these overhead alarms must be included.
On motion of Councilman Blake-,-seconded by Councilman Graham, the change order
was approved. Motion carried.
244 On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
contract payment was approved. Motion carried.
Maino Construction Company Certificate #10 $34,968.60
Police Facility
25. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Mayor
was authorized to accept and record on behalf of the City a grant deed for street
widening on Johnson Avenue from E. J. Anderson and Francis D. Anderson. I•lotion
carried.
25A. The City Engineer was to contact Dr. Magler to see if an agreement could
be reached for widening Johnson Avenue in front of the Mugler property on
Laurel Lane.
26. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring, the
following contract payments were approved and ordered paid. Motion carried.
WAnight Construction Co. Est. #8 $ 212.10
Water Line Improvements 90% complete
City Plan No. 2-68
McKnight Construction Co. Est. #9 8,556.85
Water Line Improvements Final
City Plan No. 2-68
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27. Councilman Spring brought to th6 Council's attention the matter of litter
and dumping going on in the creeks in San Luis Obispo which he felt should be
- controlled as this dumping could be a serious problem if another heavy rain hits
the City this winter. He felt some type of ordinance should be enacted in order
to bring proper control.
H. Johnson, City Attorney, stated he has been working on this matter but has
not yet received a sample ordinance from the League of California Cities. He
stated when he has received this information he will present it to the Council.
The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a list of existing ordinances on
litter.,-dumping., etc, to present to the Council at-the August 18, 1969 meeting.
28. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, the City
Council set Monday., August 2 , 1969 for a joint meeting of all City Commissions
and Boards and theCity Council. Motion carried.
29. Discussion of-Council-study items was continued.
30. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, the covenant
for temporary erection of improvement in the public right-of-way on the north-
west corner of lot 1, block 69, in the City of San Luis Obispo (670 Chorro St.)
for R. Zaauetta was accepted. Motion carried.
31. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, a covenant
for temporary erection of improwments over a public storm drain right-of-way
on lot 13, tract 375 (3218 Flora St.) for J. H. Boswell and M. V. Boswell was
accepted. Motion carried.
32. At this time the'City..Council adjourned to executive session to discuss
property acquisition involving possible litigation.
33. On motion of Councilman Blake.,.seconded by Councilman Spring, the meeting
adjourned. Motion carried.
APPROVED: October 20, 1969
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