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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
May 11, 1970 - 7:30 P.M.
City . Hall .
.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; M. Austin, Secretary
to City Clerk; W. Flory; Director of Parks and
Recreation; H. Johnson, City Attorney; R. D. Miller,
Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer;
L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; E. Rodgers, Police Chief;
E. P. Thompson, Water Department Director.
A. Mayor Schwartz brought to the Council's attention a communication from
W. J. Watson, County Superintendent of Schools, regarding recommendations
for the Young American Bravery Medal.
The City Clerk was asked to write Mr. Watson informing him that this Council
has no knowledge of a qualified candidate for this award from the City of
San Luis Obispo.
1. E. P. Thompson, Director of Water Department, explained in detail his letter
report of April 27, 1970 regarding water service for the South Street area.
The Council inquired as to the cost estimate. Mr. Thompson explained that no cost
estimate had been made at this time. One point which was brought out in Mr. Thompson's
report and briefing was that the park property recently acquired by the City was
adequately served by a six inch main which presently exists on South Street.
Councilman Miller stated he felt scheme 3 would best serve the area and would also
provide additional back up fire protection for the downtown area and the Laguna Lake
area.
Mayor Schwartz agreed that scheme 3 would be the best plan for the area and would
benefit.the Laguna Lake and downtown area in fire protection.
After further discussion of Mr.. Thompson's report, it was agreed, on the suggestion
of Mayor Schwartz, that the report be received and filed and that copies of the
report be furnished to the Planning Commission.
2. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and specifications for the West
Street Storm Drainage Improvements. He estimated the cost of the project to be
$4,500. This project had been included in the present budget and was also in-
cluded in the proposed budget for 1970 -71.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, that plans and speci-
fications be approved and the.City Engineer authorized.to call for bids. Motion
carried.
3. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and specifications for traffic
signals at the intersection of Johnson Avenue and Bishop Street. He estimated the
cost of the project to be $10,000. This project was included in the proposed budget
for 1970 -71.
Mr. Romero explained that the signal would remain green on Johnson Avenue until
activated by traffic on Bishop Street.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Miller, the City Engineer
was authorized to call for bids. Motion carried.
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4. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and specifications and a proposed
assessment spread for the Yoakum No. 2 Assessment District. He stated that his
cost estimates were generally higher than originally anticipated and that two
property owners who had formerly been in favor of the district were now opposed.
Another problem was that three of the property owners who opposed the district had
property which would have to be acquired by the City for sewer easements. The
total sign -up of those in favor of the district was now substantially below the
73.7% sign -up originally. Mr. Romero stated that the assessments for•property
owners ranged from $1100.to $3000. He:estimated the cost for the sewer assess-
ment to be $16.42 per foot, and the assessment for the water spread to be $4.80
per lineal foot for water mains. The total cost of the project was estimated to
be $31,700.
The Council discussed Mr. Romero's presentation and felt that in view of the facts
brought out, it would be best to hold an informal public hearing on the proposed
assessment district.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that an informal
public hearing be held on June 15, 1970 in order to discuss the assessment dis-
trict with the property owners involved. Motion-carried.
5. Monterey -Santa Rosa Street Storm Drain:
D. F. Romero; City Engineer, informed the Council that it was likely that Shell
Oil Company would not proceed on its new service station until at least January 1,
1971. He recommended that all bids be rejected.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Miller, the City Engineer's
recommendation was accepted and all bids for the Monterey -Santa Rosa Storm Drain
were rejected.
The City Clerk was asked to return all bid checks and bidder's bonds.
6. Reconsideration of the TO
The City Engineer and Council
allocation of TOPICS funds to
question as to whether or not
other cities in the County in
the TOPICS moneys.
PICS resolution.
held a considerable amount of discussion on the
the City of San Luis Obispo. There was some
it would be advisable for the City to work . with
formulating an elaborate master plan for use of
Councilman Miller stated that this matter had been discussed at a recent - meeting he
had attended of the.League of California Cities Transportation Committee. 'He
stated it was the consensus of the Committee that in cities such as San Luis Obispo,
where a master plan already exists, it is best not to join the other cities in a
master plan. Instead they should submit a separate plan for their city in order
to get their allocation without delay.
After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that the resolutions
previously passed regarding TOPICS funds should be rescinded.
The City Engineer cautioned the Council that the apportionment might be lost if
not reassigned by June 30, 1970.
On.motion of Councilman Miller., seconded by Councilman Graham, the following reso-
lution was introduced. Resolution No 2041, a Resolution Rescinding Resolutions
No. 2016 and 2037 Regarding TOPICS.'
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
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D. F. Romero was asked to take immediate action to contact the League of California
Cities regarding an alternate method of applying for the City's allocation, and
pass this information on to the City Attorney so that.a new resolution could be
prepared for the June 1, 1970 meeting.
7. W. E. Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported on available moneys
apportioned by the Federal Government and administered by the State Department of
Parks and Recreation. He stated he had brought a previous application up to date
which would provide for permanent road improvements at Laguna Lake Park, ;fishing
piers, turfing, sprinkler systems, etc. The City had previously applied for a
grant, hoping to use State moneys as the local matching funds, but this had been`
_rejected by the State on a technicality. If the Council authorized this new
application the Federal Government would still cooperate on a matching 50/50 basis.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring, the Mayor.was
authorized to sign a new application for matching funds. Mr. Flory was asked to
conduct further investigation on the possibility of receiving other open space
money for acquisition of scenic easements and /or other methods of controlling our
natural resources.
8. Mayor Schwartz, representing Councilman Graham and himself, reported on their
investigation regarding the request of the County Flood Control District for in-
formation on future water needs of the City. Mayor Schwartz reported that they
had met with Price Thompson, Water Department Director, and felt that it would be
in order for the Council to authorize the Mayor to write the County stating that
the City would be interested in being considered in future County water projects.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graham, the Mayor was
authorized to write the County Hydraulic Engineer notifying him the City.is inter-
ested in future County water projects. Motion carried.
9. Councilman Blake reported on behalf of Councilman Spring and himself on the
pennant problem. It was the recommendation.of this committee that the use of
pennants be restricted to outdoor retail sales uses and that the area of all
pennants be counted against the total sign area permitted.
In regard to Fiesta banners, Christmas decorations and special promotions, it was
stated that these could be.approvedby the Planning Commission on a temporary basis
for thirty (30) days.
H. Johnson, City Attorney, was instructed to include the contents of this report
in a- resolution to be presented at the next meeting, with the material to be
eventually included in the sign ordinance.
10. Progress report on sign enforcements.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, reported on the progress his department is making
in enforcement of the sign ordinance.
The report was accepted by the Council, but the Council asked Mr. Young to consider
revising the tone of the form letter sent to offenders.
11. Request from the Underground Utilities Coordinating Committee that the Council
conduct a public hearing to establish whether public health, welfare, and safety
require removal of overhead facilities within the proposed underground districts.
Existing districts would be enlarged to include both sides of the street foiming
the perimeter boundary. The schedule would be accelerated to be accomplished by
1872. The definition of affected property owners would read "Property owners who
own property within or adjacent to an underground district or otherwise affected
by the underground project ". Removal.of overhead facilities used exclusively for
police and fire alarm boxes or any similar municipal equipment would be required
as would poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures used exclusively
for street lighting.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, a'-.'Public hearing on
this matter was set for June 15, 1970. Motion carried.
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At this time R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, asked that the Council ack-
nowledge receipt of the proposed budget for 1970 -71 and set an official public
hearing for June 15, 1970.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Spring, receipt of the
budget was acknowledged and the City Clerk was-instructed to advertise•the_ public
hearing for June 15, 1970.
12. Council discussion of City promotion /City advertising.
Mayor Schwartz presented a letter report making certain recommendations in re-
gard to the advertising and promotion program. He suggested a lump sum of money
be budgeted from sales tax, bed tax and business license revenues. The Council
would appoint a new coordinating committee to recommend basic items of expen-
diture. The committee would be asked to meet at least four times per year and
to keep the Council informed.
The Council held considerable discussion of the Mayor's proposal without a final
decision being made.
Mayor Schwartz suggested that the Council take the matter under advisement and
that the matter be continued until June 1, 1970.
The Mayor's suggestion was accepted and the matter was continued for further
discussion until the June 1 meeting.
9:35 P.M. Mayor Schwartz declared a recess.
9:45 P.M. the meeting reconvened with all Councilmen present.
13. By common consent of the Council, the matter of a questionaire on the
municipal bus system was removed from the agenda. In this regard, Councilman.
Miller indicated it was up to the Council to make a °.decision whether or not they
wished such a program.
14. Communication from the Street Tree Committee was discussed in detail. It
was reported that the report had been approved by all members of the Committee
with the exception of Councilman Miller. The report included estimates for
staff and equipment and added up to a first year cost of $50,000.
Councilman Blake reported that, while he felt the program was desirable--he,
realized it was too costly to include in this year's budget. He did feel that
the City should consider the purchase-of a chipper, which would cost approxi-
matley $5,000. This chipper could be used by both.the Park Department and Public
Works Department.
Mayor Schwartz agreed that the street tree program would be an asset for the
City but he felt that this year's budget was too tight for the proposed funds.
Mayor Schwartz suggested that the matter of purchasing the brush chipper be
referred to the budget study.
15. Communication from the California Peace Officers Association regarding
Assembly Bill 1562, Mutual Aid Assistance. It was explained that this bill
would require the State to reimburse local police agencies for costs of
..rendering assistance during campus disorders on any State university or college
or local junior college campus:
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the City Attorney
was asked to send a wire or telephone the Education Committee and State legis-
lators of the City's support of this bill.
16. Report of the City Engineer on proposed installation of curb and gutter
along Serrano Drive.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, discussed his plans for placing curb and gutter along
Serrano Drive. During the discussion the Council indicated it was anxious to save
trees wherever possible. It was indicated that the City's portion of this project
included $18,600 for road work.
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After thorough discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Blake,
seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City Engineer be instructed to submit
a detailed preliminary report on the curb and gutter improvements for a public
convenience and necessity hearing.
The City Engineer was also instructed to set stakes and flags along the curb
lines so that the property owners and Council could see where the proposed
curb and gutter would be installed.
17. At this time the City Council set its first budget study session for 12:00
Noon, Tuesday, May 19, 1970 in the Conference Room, City Hall.
18. The Fiesta Association submitted a request for use of a portion of Laguna
Lake Park for the burning of Zozobra. They also requested the closing of Morro
Street between Higuera and Monterey on Friday, May 22 between the hours of
10:30 A.M. and 11:30 A.M. for a musical performance.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graham, the requests were
approved subject to the working out of details with the Police and Fire Depart-
ments. Motion carried.
19. Traffic Committee Report of May 11, 1970.
70 -5 -1T. The manager of the Stenner Glen student housing complex has requested
additional red zone east of their parking.lot exit on the north side of Foothill
over and above the present 15 feet. He feels that this would improve visibility
and help to prevent accidetns. We concur in his request and recommend that the
present red zone be extended two car spaces or 40 feet.
70 -5 -4T. In the meantime, however, the traffic committee has received A request
for red zone on the east side of Santa Rosa between the driveways in front of
Campbell's Shell Service, a distance of approximately 65 feet. The traffic com-
mittee concurs and recommends that this red zone be installed and that the present
mail box be removed, or as an alternative'�suggestad;by Mr. Campbell, perhaps we
could ask the Post Office to install a snorkel attachment and leave the mail box
where it is.
70 -5 -ST. The City Engineer has requested that a no- parking zone be installed on
the north side of Walnut east of Santa Rosa to facilitate right hand turning
movements on Walnut for motorists heading for the north coastal area. We concur
in this recommendation and suggest that the Council authorize a no- parking zone
extending 90 feet in an easterly direction from Santa Rosa.
70 -5 -6T. Mr. Romero has suggested that parking alongside the American Cleaners
establishment at the corner of Monterey and Johnson be eliminated•.'.to aid in
channelization. 50 feet of red zone would replace two green spaces which exist
at the present time. We agree with Mr. Romero that this would expedite traffic
flows and recommend approval.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following reso-
lution was introduced. Resolution No. 2039, a resolution restricting parking on
Foothill Boulevard, on Santa Rosa Street, on Walnut Street and on Johnson Avenue;
rescinding a green zone on Johnson Avenue;'and establishing a green zone on
Johnson Avenue.
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
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70- 5 -2C.. Recently, a suggestion of the ad hoc citizens committee on parking was
referred to the traffic committee for .study and report. It was suggested.that the
present all day meters on Pacific Street be extended to include that area between
Osos and Morro and between Garden and Broad, except where green zones or loading
zones presently exist. This would involve 39 spaces and a cost of about $900 to
convert that number of present two hour meters ($22.50 each). While the.traffic
committee feels that this would be a good move.and would help to relieve the pre-
valence of all day parking in the downtown area, we feel that a hearing should
be held on the proposal should the Council wish to give this recommendation ser-
ious consideration. one problem would be the church services at the Seventh Day
Adventitst Church which is located on the corner of Osos and Pacific. Since these
services are held'on Saturday morning, the Council might wish to have enforcement
suspended on Saturdays. In any event, we feel that a hearing should be held on
the matter.
70 -5 -3T. Mr. Romero has received a letter from the Division of Highways agree-
ing to install traffic signals at Olive and Santa Rosa'on a sharing bisis - with
the City and to pay for certain widening on Santa Rosa south of Olive with State
funds. As a condition, they would insist on eliminating all parking from Olive
to a point north of Oak Street which might be somewhat controversial in the
minds of some businessmen in the area. However, we feel•that the advantages
outweigh the disadvantages and suggest that the Council schedule a hearing on
the matter. •
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham,.these matters were
held for public hearing. Also, the City would ask the State to landscape the
west side of Santa Rosa Street in connection with the widening on that street.
Motion carried.
70 -5 -7T. On a carry over item concerning a complaint that parked cars on the.
west side of Santa Barbara between Leff and Church force pedestrians to walk in
the street, the traffic committee has given this more study.and. recommends that
as a matter of public convenience and necessity, the City Engineer be instructed
to proceed with curb, gutter and sidewalk installation.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the City Engineer
was asked to proceed with curb, gutter and sidewalk at this location. Motion
carried.
70 -5 -8T. The traffic committee has received a request from Mrs. Dawn Griffin,
103 Santa Barbara for the placement of a stop sign or stop signs on Osos- at.Leff.
We feel that this request has no merit and recommend disapproval.
70 -5 -9T. The traffic committee has received a request from Jim Peacock, 623_,
Perkins:: °Lane, for "reduce speed" signs at the corner.of.Perkins Lane and Rockview
Place. We feel that such signs would not accomplish anything and recommend dis-
approval:.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the City Clerk was
asked to write these persons reporting the adverse recommendation of the Traffic
Committee and confirmation by the City Council. .Motion carried.
70- 5 -10T. A hazardous concrete block wall has been called to the attention of
the traffic committee at the rear of_McCracken's Richfield Station at the corner
of Marsh and Osos. This wall which is six feet high separates the rear of the
service station and an adjacent.alley..and extends to the.sidewalk line. .We re-
commend that the Atlantic Richfield Company be contacted and requested to cut
this wall down to three feet in height for.a,distance of twenty (20) feet back
from the sidewalk line.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the Planning
Director be asked to write the Atlantic Richfield Company asking that the wall
be cut down. Motion carried.
70- 5 -11T. Yx. Romero has presented to the traffic committee a suggested plan for
channelization of traffic on Johnson south of San Luis Drive which would provide
for a turning pocket for southbound motorists on Johnson turning left on to Lizzie
and would provide for a four foot pedestrian walkway alongside the east side of