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Roll Call .
Present
City Staff
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
July 6, 1970 - 7:00 P.M.
City Hall
Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz
Present: R. D. Young, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick,
City Clerk; J. Stockton, Park and Recreation Supervisor;
H. Johnson, City Attorney, R. D. Miller, Administrative
Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; E. Rodgers, Police
Chief; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; E. P. Thompson, Director
of Water Department.
1. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
items were approved or resolved on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q..Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Cl.- Council minutes of June 1, 2, 4,,5 & 8, 1970.
Claims against the City for the month of July, 1970.
Cl -A. Resolution No. 2071, a resolution establishing salary ranges for employee
classifications for 1970 -71 with.further adjustments as of January 1,.1971,
and assigning City employees to classifications and salary steps within their
respective pay ranges, specifying methods of advancement within said salary
ranges and repealing all previous salary.resolutions.....
C3. Communication from the Regional.Water Quality .Control Board.. regarding. the
filing of a report on .waste discharge by the City of San -Luis Obispo was
referred to the Council study session.of July.13, 1970.
C4. Consideration of priority schedule for improving unpaved but traveled City
streets was referred to the Council study session of July 13, 1970.
E5. Council consideration of an agreement with the San.Luis.Obispo County Junior
College District for sale.of..excess water was referred to the Council study
session of July 13, 1970.
C6. Communication from B. D. Conrad, Administrative Officer, County of San Luis
Obispo, regarding a parcel of City owned land being leased to the County for
airport purposes was referred to the Council study session of July 13, 1970.
C7. Council consideration of ,reappointments to the.Human Relations Commission.
for one -year terms to. July 1, 1971 in.order to.bring these terms into
accord with the terms of other advisory bodies whose terms expire in odd
numbered years, and consideration of the Minority Grievance Appeals Board
were continued to a joint study session with the Human Relations Commission.
C8.. The following contract.payments were.approved effective July 15.
Madonna Construction Co. Est. #1 $16,722.00
Mission Plaza
Phase I
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Walter Brothers Construction
Est.
#1
$
4,037.94
West Street Storm Drain
City Plan 19 -70
Walter Brothers Construction
Est.
#2
$
448.66
West Street Storm Drain
City Plan 19 -70
Burke Construction Co.
Est.
#1
$
7,796.92
Influent Bypass Line
City Plan 22 -70
Burke Construction Co.
Est.
#2
$
866.33
Influent Bypass Line
City Plan 22 -70
West Coast Construction Co.
Est.
#1
$64,314.82
Waterline Improvements
City Plan 15 -70
C9. An ordinance amending portions of Article III, Chapter 1, Part 2 of the San
Luis Obispo Municipal-Code, to adopt amendment's to the 1967 edition'of the
Uniform Fire Code was set for public hearing.
C10. Claim against the City.of Harold C. Penwell, Jr. for alledged personal
injuries and medical expense that occurred on October 4, 1948, and request
to allow presentation of this late claim were considered. Request to file
late claim was denied unanimously.
1. At this time, the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No.
493, an ordinance amending the Official Zone Map of the City of San Luis Obispo.
(To rezone from M to R -H -S that property known as 1110 Orcutt Road.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the City Council for:•or against the final passage of
this ordinance.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On'motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Miller,'the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 493, an ordinance
amending the Official Zone Map of the City of San Luis Obispo. (To rezone
from M to R -H -S that property known as.1110 Orcutt Road.)
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
2. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No.
492, an Ordinance amending the Official Zone Map of the City.of San Luis Obispo.
(To rezone from R -1 to PD R -2 that property known as the 1100 block of Oceanaire
Drive.)
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open..
No one appeared before the City Council for or against the final passage of this
ordinance.
Mavor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
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On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman. Graham, the.following
ordinance was introduced for final passage.. Ordinance No. 492, an ordinance
amending the,Official Zone Map of the City of San Luis Obispo. (To rezone from
R -1 to PD R 72 that property known as the 1100 block of Oceanaire Drive.)
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
3. At this time the City Council considered.the final passage of Ordinance No.
491, an ordinance amending the Official Zone Map of the City of San Luis Obispo.
(To rezone from M to R -H that property known as 3510 Bullock.Lane.)
Mavor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the City Council for or against the final passage of the
ordinance.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 491, an-ordinance
amending the Official Zone Map of the City of San Luis Obispo. (To rezone from
M to R -H that property knownLas 3510 Bullock Lane..)
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
4. At this time, the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No.
488, an ordinance amending the Offical Zone Map of the City of San Luis Obispo.
(To rezone from County A-1 to City R -H that property known as 247 South,Higuera.)
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the City Council for or against.the final passage of this
ordinance.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following
ordinance was.introduced for final passage. Ordinance. No. 488; an ordinance
_amending the Official Zone Map, of the City of San Luis.OBispo. (To rezone from
County A -1 to City R -H that property known as 247 S. Higuera.)
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
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July 6, 1970
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5. Stewart Jenkens, member.of the Visual Arts Guild,. appeared before the.City
Council explaining the proposal to.enchance the community with objects of art.
He explained that the. Visual.Arts Guild was a program which young people, under
the guidance of teachers and professional artists, learn the arts.of sculpture,
bas - relief, murals and mosaics and create art objects for the community. He
further explained that this was a continuing program which would last for.many.
years. He stated that the program includdd a funding plan to pay the young
people at an hourly rate and also provide salaries for.the teachers and advisors.
Hopefully, with adequate funding of the supervisory fund the - school district
would grant class credit on a work /study program.
He presented the following statement on what the Visual Arts Guild is requesting
of the City Council.
The Visual Arts Guild needs support to carry through .these projects. More
specifically we need the City.Council to:
1. Authorize the Visual Arts Guild to initiate their projects for the Mission
Plaza,
2.• Acknowledge Visual Arts.Guild as a permanent adjunct to..San Luis.Obispo.'s
urban renewal projects, both in planning and decision making phases,,..
3. Print city letterheads with a Visual Arts Guild title -- including a list of
advisors, etc., in its border, and then solicit funds from submitted lists.
4. Solicit.funding for Visual Arts Guild from national,.state.and local sources,
both governmental and private.
5. Handle financial matters of Visual Arts Guild, including:
a. Administrating funds solicited in..a separate bank account.
b. Making out payrolls.
c. Execute all accounts payable and receivable.
6. Include Visual Arts Guild in the Public Relations materials distributed by
the-City, especially in the area of developing tourism.
In,conclusion, Mr. Jenkens stated that what the Visual Arts Guild wished was (1)
that the City recognize their organization as an official body for art objects
in the City, (2) that the City print .the necessary letterheads for the Visual .
Arts.Guild to show that they,are sponsored by ;the City, (3) that.the City provide
a special secretary to handle the communication, reports and business of. the
Guild, (4) that the City appoint a member of the Visual Arts Guild to the
Planning Commission.
Mr. Richard Bryan presented sketches showing.what..the Guild proposed to do in
the Mission Plaza area. (1) a fountain for.the proposed fountain, (2) a.pieta
and a Father Serra bronze sculpture, (3) a bas- relief in cast stone showing the
history of the Mission in San Luis.Obispo,.and (4).art.work.to.be placed..on.the
various blank walls of businesses in San Luis Obispo to beautify the core area.
Hart Goodman, supporter of.the Visual Arts..Guild,,stated that the-ideas and.pro-
posals made to the`City Council were the work of the young people in,the.community
who-were interested in this program and hoped that.the.City Council would give,
this proposal some thought before saying yes or.no. Further he asked the Council
to think about the proposal. He continued that.many, teachers and artists had
offered to help guide the young people in their art endeavor.
Miss Margaret Maxwell,'retired art. teacher, stated she..would, support the effort
of the young people in their endeavor to plan and build art objects, but she
questioned the proposed amount of sculpture planned for the Mission Plaza area
and also the matter of making these objects so permanent as peoples ideas and
tattes change and these objects might be changed at some future time.
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Miss Wendy German, Visual Arts Guild member, asked the -City Council to support
the project for community beautification.
Arne Nybak, artist, stated-he would support the proposal of -the young people
through the Visual Arts Guild. He stated he would help them in any way he could
but suggested that a review board of artists, citizens, etc., be appointed to
review the proposals made by the young.people.
Bob Stein, Visual Arts Guild member, asked .the City Council to support the request
of the Guild to develop scuplture.in.the Mission Plaza.
J. Kellerman, member of the Old Mission Lay Board, suggested that these proposals
be reviewed with the Church Board as the Mission Plaza is being developed to
enhance the old Mission and.not to detract from it with large works of.art.
Jim Anderson, urged the City.Council to go along with this.proposal in order to
encourage the young people to -take part in the establishment.
Paul Murphy urged support of the Visual Arts Guild proposal and hoped the City
Council would .help the young people.
Mrs. Rose McKeen felt the proposal of the Visual Arts Guild had merit and should
be supported by the community but felt that.anything placed in the Mission Plaza
should be done -'in good taste and should blend with the work being done there.
P. Gillispie, art teacher at the SLO Junior High,-supported the proposal.and
offered her help, but felt that the proposal should be under the control of
qualified persons.
H. Goodman stated that the purpose of the.Visual Arts Guild appearance before the
City Council at this time.,was so.,that one to ten art objects could,be placed in
the Mission Plaza for the 1972, bicentennial celebration . of the Mission. ,However,
' he stated that the program would continue for 10,to 15 years.
Councilman Graham stated he approved the proposal of the Visual Arts Guild but
he wondered if perhaps too many sculptures were bang planned for such a small
area,as the Mission Plaza.which might overpower.,the.area. ',He stated he would
support the proposal of the Guild..
H. Goodman again stated..that,all the. young people .would be involved in the entire
procedure of making a bronze sculpture.. Also the young people are taking art
classes on their own time in order to apprentice themselves to learn the art of,
making art objects.
Councilman Miller stated he would support the young people's proposal as presented
by the .Visual Arts Guild. .
Councilman Spring stated he would like to defer to the artists on this proposal.
Councilman Blake stated he felt he would like to receive more information on the
proposal such.as,the fees for management, supervisors, etc.;;He,would also.like
to study the proposal in more detail as to what is being asked of the Council.
He continued he felt it was too late to- stop.the Phase I work.on.the Mission Plaza
while sculptures were being developed. He also wished the young people to under -
stand that the Mission is privately owned and that the City has no control.over
the building or the property.
Mayor Schwartz complimented the students for their enthusiasm on this project and
hoped that due to the size of the project, the project would continue over a
period of years. He continued that he felt apprehension due -to the size of the
project and control over the placement and type of art objects to be placed in
the City. He also wondered what group would decide on- the-type o.f art .-objects,
as this is a very sensitive area because different people have different ideas
as to what is beautiful., The Mayor,again,.read-the. request o.f the,Visual,Arts
Guild to the City-Council..
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H. Goodman explained what was intended in their proposal in asking the City to
take the lead in developing the Visual Arts Guild and raising funds.to,commission
the placement of art objects in the Mission Plaza. He continued that Guild could
become a permanent City commission to develop art objects as a non- profit
organization.
H. Johnson, City Attorney, briefly explained some of the legal problems in the
City sponsoring such a group. At this time, the Guild has a very ill defined
legal status. Nobody could enter into a. contract "with.the orgainization because
no individual is authorized to act formally in their behalf. Furthermore, possible
liabilities for injuries to or by the members could ensue to any entity con-
tracting with them. It would be.preferable for "the Guild to affiliate or join
some art group.locally which already has a corporate entity before presenting a
formal proposal to the City.
H. Goodman stated he still felt that if-the Visual Arts Guild could be a part of
the City administration it would be better recognized by the people "who.would.be
asked to contribute to Guild activities.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, asked if the request for secretarial" help
would be a part -time position or a "new position in the City.
H. Goodman stated that-this would be a.new full- time.position to represent the
Guild. Also, the position would be paid for by the City or possibly. some funds
could be diverted to the City from contributions to cover the cost of the sec-
retarial position. He again requested "that the-City Council appoint "a City Art
Commission to run the staff and to control the grant funds.
Councilman Miller suggested that the City,Council appoint a committee to look into
the proposal and come back with a realistic program to proceed with the project.
He suggested that members of this committee include someone from the Old Mission
Lay Board, City Council and the Visual Arts Guild.
The matter was referred to the City Council Mission Plaza Committee (Mayor
Schwartz and Councilman Graham) for study and recommendation to the City Council.
6. At this time, the City Council held a public hearing on the suggestion of the
Ad Hoc Citizens Committee to extend the all day parking meter zone on Pacific
Street to include the area between Osos Street and Morro Street and between Garden
and Broad Street, except where green zones or loading zones presently exist.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
J. Landreth, member of the Ad Hoc Citizens Committee, recommended that the City
Council extend the all day "parking on Pacific as requested,. He stated that this
recommendation has been authorized by the City Traffic Committee.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that if the change to all day parking meters
was made it would cost approximately $1,000 to modify the meters..
No one appeared before the City'Council for or against this proposal.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Blake suggested that the City Council ho "1'd off any action on "con-
verting the existing meters to 10 hour limits until a "decision is'made "on
attendant parking in Lot 4.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Spring, the City was to
proceed with the recommendation subject to the City Engineer using other meters
on hand or converting the meters at "no additional cost. Motion carried.
Councilman Miller voting no.
7. At this time, the City Council held a public hearing on "the request of the
State Division of Highways that as a condition of installing traffic signals at
Olive Street and Santa Rosa Street, they would insist on eliminating all street
parking on Santa Rosa from Olive Street to a point north of Oak Street.
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D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained that the Division.of Highways had made
two requests. -One, that-the City restrict parking between.Olive.Street and
North of Oak Street in order to provide for left turn pockets at intersections
and two- way'left turn lanes'in mid block: The second-request involved the
City agreeing to participate in the cost of a signal installation now justified
at the intersection of Olive and Santa Rosa.
' Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
K. W. Jones, property owner, objected to the proposal of the Division of Highways
to eliminate all street parking on Santa Rosa Street. He- stated he felt he
needed the parking in front of his store in order to serve his customers. He
continued he felt the accidents on this street.were caused by,.the.excessive speed
of motor vehicles and felt that proper speed. enforcement by the..Police Department
would eliminate the_accidents =on Santa:Rosa. He-begged the City Council not to
eliminate parking In front of his business as he needed the parking in order to
exist.
D. Flock, Jones Ambulance Service, objected,to the proposal to eliminate parking
as he felt this would be detrimental and disastrous to his business. He felt
that the traffic . problem on Santa Rosa.was caused by high speed traffic,.
Burt Van, property owner.at Oak and Santa Rosa, objected to the proposed parking
restrictions on Santa Rosa on behalf of his tenants as.he.did.not feel that this
restriction would be of any help to the traffic movement on Santa Rosa.
Councilman Graham stated that he would not go along with the full parking
restrictions and objected to the State's.requirement.
Councilman Spring stated that in order to protectthe'business on Santa Rosa
Street he would support no change in the parking restrictions.
Councilman Blake felt he would go along with the request for parking.restriction
on Santa Rosa Street in order to reduce traffic hazards.
Councilman Miller suggested that the City should go along with the State's request
to eliminate parking.and,then.allow.the state to put:in, left turn pockets as
necessary At each intersection.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake,, that the City.,.
restrict parking on both sides of Santa Rosa Street from Olive Street to a point
north of Oak Street with the State . to install left . turn pockets concurrently.
Mayor Schwartz stated'he would vote in favor of the motion as presented in order
to find some way to improve the traffic on this portion.of Santa Rosa.
The motion carried with Councilman Graham voting no..
On motion of Councilman Miller ,''seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City
would participate in the cost of ,the traffic signals at Santa Rosa S,treet.,and
Olive as proposed by the'Division of Highways. Motion carried.
8. At this time, the City Council held a.public hearing on the recommendation
of the Planning'Commission to 'rezone'from (R -1) Single Family Residential District
to '(R -H) Residential High Density District, that portion of Lot 8 of Hartford's
and Chapman's Subdivision in the City and County of San'Luis.OBispo; located
generally at 960 South Higuera Street.
R. D. Young, Planning Director,'presented the.. recommendation of the Planning
Commission as follows:
1. The subject property is approximately 24 acres in area and is .adjacent to
the existing Silver City Mobile Home Park. The applicant is requesting R -H
zoning in order to develop a mobile home park.
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2. The community.'s General Plan proposes heavy commercial use for this .general
area. The present zoning is R -i (single family residential). The property
adjacent to and north is zoned. "U" (unclassified) and R-H (residential high
density) and -is developed with a mobile home park. The property -to the south
and east is undeveloped. .
3. The Commission was of the opinion that the requested rezoning was not in
conflict with the General Plan and.would be compatible.with adjacent 1
development.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open..
J. Roman, representing Boise Cascade Building Company stated that they requested
the proposed rezoning as they -are planning to•develop.a'high density mobile..home
park on the property. .
No one appeared before the Council against the proposed rezoning.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by'Councilman Graham, the following
ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 496, an ordinance amending the Official
Zone Map of the City of San Luis Obispo. '(To rezone from R =1 to R -H that.property
known as 960 South Higuera Street.).
Passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham; Arthur F ., -Spring,
Donald.Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9:50 P.M. Mayor.Schwartz declared a recess.
10:00 P.M. The meeting reconvened with all Councilmen present.
9. At this time, the City Council considered the introduction of,a County -wide
uniform dog control-ordinance.
H. Johnson, City Attorney, reviewed for the Council the major changes in the
proposed animal control ordinance which is being adopted by the County and all
cities in the County. He continued that.it was his recommendation that the.City
Council proceed to publish the proposed city ordinance and consider final
adoption at a later date. „ • ',
The City Clerk was authorized to proceed with the advertisement of the ordinance.
10. Cbmmunication from.R. C..Skinner, requesting Council acceptance-of the off -
site improvements in Tract 351 and 352.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer:,, listed.items that have not been.completed in these_
two tracts and recommended ,that the City. Council.defer final approval until these
items have been completed.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded.by Councilman Blake, that the City Council
direct the City.Engineer to permit_street.cuts where required for.gas service ,
in Tracts 351 and 352. Motion carried.
The matter was continued.to the meeting of July 20, 1970
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11. Communication from Dennis Wheeler bringing to the Council's attention the
idea of using the new modular ap aatment units now available within San Luis Obispo.
He continued.that American Home Industries, Inc. of Bakersfield were now producing
modular apartments as a result of a tremendous demand nationwide for housing at
a price people could afford. He continued that these modular units were designed
and constructed to meet building codes.
' He stated he had visited the plant in Bakersfield and was very impressed by their
engineering, methods, materials and final product. He requested the City Council
to consider approving the installation of this type of.unit in the City.
Mr. Wheeler continued that the advantage of plant construction is the savings in
labor and material and the quality of these modular units. He stated that these
units are assembled at the plant, loaded on trucks and brought to the site where
they were placed on prepared foundations and the necessary utilities were connected.
He stated that with the Council's approval he planned on submitting plans to the
building department for their approval and have an inspection made in the plant
at Bakersfield by a licensed- architect who would then certify to the building
department that the various City codes had been complied with. Then he would
ship the units to San Luis Obispo and complete the units with his construction .
crew.
J. Kellerman, Chief Building Inspector, stated that in regard to this proposal
his.only worry was that.the necessary construction.inspections would not.be done
properly or in the same way they are conducted in San Luis Obispo. Further, he
did not feel that the City inspectors could delegate their authority to inspect
to other jurisdictions.
Councilman Blake asked if - the.City inspectors:could go to Bakersfield to inspect
one unit and see if the construction.conformed to City standards and then have
the manufacturer guarantee -that subsequent units meet.the minimum codes.'
D. Wheeler suggested that prior to delivery of the units to San Luis Obispo that
the City request a certificate of conformity from the manufacturer.
L. Martin, representing American Home Industries, stated that his firm would agree
to meet city codes and have a..licensed architect in Bakersfield make construction
inspections and certify that the code requirements had been met in each unit.,
Further, he stated that his firm would be willing to leave a portion of the unit
open so that SLO City inspectors could inspect within the walls of the units.
J. Kellerman explained.the provisions of the Uniform Building Code which requires
inspection of. this type.of construction. He.stated his main worry was that
inspection control was being lost during construction.
D. Wheeler stated he was very impressed with the methods used in the Bakersfield
plant and with the finished product.
D. Tannenbaum, property owner, stated.that.he was prepared to buy four of the
modular units being built by American Home Products and have them installed by
Wheeler Construction Company.. He.stated.that he.:was impressed with:the work
being done by American Homes and.felt that in his opinion they were better than
conventionally-built apartments.
J. Barlow, property owner; stated that due.to the high cost of construction in
San Luis Obispo he could not proceed with the development of an apartment com-
plex for the elderly under the Housing Authority. However, he felt that with
' this modular type construction, he could proceed with the development.-
H. Johnson, City Attorney, suggested that one method of inspection would be to
allow some modular units to be constructed in the City by a qualified contractor
after approval by the Chief Building Inspector of the mariufacturer•'s quality
control procedure and set a six month or one year limit "subject to the contractor
getting state approval on the construction.
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J. Kellerman stated that if the Council approved a trial program he would suggest
the following, 1) that the units be limited to one story., 2).that.multiple story
apartments not be allowed until a detailed.structural study was made, and 3)
that a means be found to increase foundation support.
?favor Schwartz stated he felt the Council could take one of the following actions:
l.- Deny the request of.Dennis Wheeler.for modular apartment units.
2. Wait for State inspection approval. .
3. Permit the manufacturer to.submit a full set,.of;.construction plans and
foundation scheme to the ICBO for their- comments. ...
As far as the construction inspection was concerned he felt the Council could do
one of the following: .
1. Have the manufacturer leave a portion of the unit. open for inspection.
2. Retain a licensed architect to inspect the units during construction at the
Bakersfield plant.
3. Retain an approved inspection agency to make the construction inspections:
4. Charge additional inspection fees to the developer and manufacturer.
Mayor Schwartz suggested that the City inspectors go to the plant at the developer's
expense to inspect each unit before completion.
J. Kellerman stated that due to the work load in the Building Department he would
suggest that a qualified inspection agency in Bakersfield be authorized to make
construction inspections. '
on motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City
recognize American Home Industries of Bakersfield.for modular unit construction
with suitable inspection approval.to the satisfaction of the Chief.Building
Inspector for a six - month'period with additional.inspection fees as necessary
to.,be paid. by _the developer.... Motion. carried-.
12. Communication from the City Engineer requesting authority to negotiate an
agreement with Lampman and Associates•of Pomona for the TOPICS study: He con -.
tinued that this firm is being retained by the County and all cities in the
County for their TOPICS studies and it-would benefit the City to retain this
same firm.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman_Blake, the request was
approved and the City Engineer was authorized to negotiate an agreement with
Lampman.& Associates for work on the TOPICS program. Motion darried.
13. D. F. Romero, City Engineer,
to the Highland Drive extension a
and the City. He stated that the
were not included in the previous
stated that he was presenting.the
consideration.
brought-to the Council's attention a modification
;reement between Cal Poly, Division of Highways
latest submittal contains provisions which
drafts approved by the City Council. He
following modifications for the Council's
1. The latest draft grants the College approval to award_ a contract if it
exceeds the estimate by 15 %. Previous drafts called for City approval
of any bid exceeding the City's estimate.
2. The latest draft has raised the City's maximum obligation to $34,500 as
opposed to a maximum of $30,000 in.previous agreements.
3. The latest draft calls for the-City to deposit the sum of $30,000 upon
receipt of billing; whereas, the previous draft called for City progress
payments in accordance with monthly billing submitted by the College.
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After discussion by the Council, items one.and.two were approved, but item 3
was rejected by the Council as the City wished to pay on a progress payment
basis.
14. Council consideration of an ordinance regulating the construction, altera-
tion, demolition and /or repair of any retaining wall within the City of San
' Luis Obispo, State of California, providing for the issuance of permits and
collection of fees therefor; and providing for.the violation thereof, was con-
tinued to the study session of July 13.
15. Traffic Committee Report of June 18, 1970.
70 -7 -1T The Traffic Committee has reviewed figures presented by Mr. Romero
regarding the setting of speed limits on Los Osos Road.- The county
has already seta speed limit at 50 mph from the 101 Freeway as far
as Madonna and based on this fact and.Mr. Romero's figures, we recommned
that the Council establish a like speed limit from Madonna to the north
city limits.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following
ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 497, an ordinance amending the municipal
code to establish a fifty mph speed limit on Los Osos Road from Madonna Road
to the north city limits.
Passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur. F. Spring, .
Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None .
70 -7 -2T The Traffic Committee has received numerous requests for two - hour,
parking restrictions on South Street between Higuera and Beebee (both
sides). With many bus drivers parking on an:all -day basis in this
area, it becomes difficult for other persons to find a place to park
and the Traffic Committee feels that the Council.should establish
such restrictions.
70 -7 -5T For some time, the Traffic Committee has been studying a set of warrants
for installation of various types of traffic control devices near schools
which have been proposed by various state groups including the Division
of Highways, Highway Patrol, County Supervisors, League of Cities, auto
associatiotis,.traffic institutes and traffic engineers. We recommend
that the Council adopt this set of standards by resolution.
On motion of Councilman Miller; seconded by Councilman Graham; the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 2072, a resolution establishing a red
zone on Santa Rosa Street and' a limited parking zone on South Street and adopting
warrants for traffic control devices near schools.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call voter
AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q.' Miller, Kenneth -E. Schwartz.-'
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
70 -7 -3T The Traffic Committee-..has looked at the street lighting situation at the
intersection of King and Branch, which is a jog intersection, and feels
that the lighting would be greatly improved if one light were moved
and an additional light installed on King Street just north of Branch.
The additional cost would be $43 per year and we recommend approval.
City Council Minutes
July 6, 1970
Page 12
70 -7 -4T The Traffic Committee has studied the proposal of P.G. &E. Company and
the City Engineer to install an additional street light on Nipomo
approximately midway between Palm and Broad. The additional cost would
be $43 per year and we feel that this light is necessary and so
recommend.
On motion of Councilman Miller,.seconded by Councilman Graham, the recommendations
of the Traffic Committee were accepted. Motion carried.
16. Communication from State Senator Randolph Collier regarding proposed di-
version of gas tax funds to other purposes was ordered received and filed.on
motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Schwartz.
17. D. F. Romero, City.Engineer, presented for•the "Council's consideration
and approval,..plans and specifications for the following storm drain improvements.
l.. Lemon Street and Montalban Street, estimated cost $12,500.
2. Andrews Street dip, estimated cost $3,400.
3. Toro Street.at Islay and Leff, estimated cost $9,400. .
4. Santa Rosa at Leff, estimated cost $23,800
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Miller, the plans and
specifications were approved and the City Engineer was authorized to call for
bids. _ The'_.project for drainage along Leff near Santa Rosa was to be
deferred. Motion carried:
D. F. Romero then presented plans and specifications for the Los.:Osos Street
Widening. He stated the estimated cost of the project would be $17,400.
D. F. Romero also presented plans for Sewage Treatment Plant Oxidation Pond
Sludge Removal at an estimated-cost of $4,000.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Miller, both projects
were approved and the City Engineer was authorized to call for bids. Motion
carried.
18. No action was taken by the Council on League of California Cities Legislative
Bulletin dated June 26, 1970.
19. On motion of Councilman,Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring, the City
Engineer was authorized to pave with._a blanket coat on the north and east side
of Wilding Lane and Lizzie Street.to finish the paving-in front of.the Allan
Johnson subdivision. Motion carried.
20. The City Attorney was authorized by the City Council to write a final letter
to C. Lownes for acquisition by the City of a portion of his property for street
widening and to prepare a resolution of condemnation to be'presented to the City
Council on July 20.
21. The City Council adjourned to executive session to discuss a personnel
matter.
22. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the meeting
adjourned to Monday, July 13, 1970 at 7:30 P.M.
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Xr. 3rrIYATRICK, CITY CLERK
APPROVED: August 24, 1970