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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/16/1970� I L I I Pledge Roll Call Present City Staff MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA November 16, 1970 _ 7:00 P.M. City Hall Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz Present: R. D. Young, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; J.Stockton, Park and Recreation Supervisor; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; H. Johnson, City Attorney; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; E. Rodgers,, Police Chief; E. P. Thompson, Water Department Director. C -1. The City Council approved the minutes of September 29, October 5 and October 12, 1970. C -2. The following salary step increases were approved by the Council: Robert R. Carrasco - Police Officer From Step.l or $666 to Step 2 or $706 Joseph Pluneda - Utility Plant.Operator I From Step 1 or $518 to Step 2.or $552 Ralph F.. Hunt - Fireman From Step 2 or $666 to Step 3.or $706 C -3. The City Council approved a change order for the Water Line Improvement Project, City Plan 15 -70 involving a net increase of $3,201.57 on the contract with West Coast Construction Company. C -4. The Park and Recreation_ Department requested that the Council indicate the amount to be budgeted for development of Laguna Lake Park in the 1971/72 fiscal year and asked that they authorize the Department to proceed with appli- cations for matching State funds under the Land and Water Conservation Funds Act of 1965. J. Stockton, Park and Recreation Supervisor, stated that an up -dated estimate placed the cost at $58,644 of which the City would pay half under the grant.. The City Council approved application for the grant. C -5. The request of R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, for funds to have the State Department of Finance make .a population estimate for 1971 which would make additional funds available to the City as a result of population increases was approved as follows: Oh motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2117, a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with the State Department of Finance for a.1971 population estimate. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring and Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None City Council Minutes November 16, 1970 Page 2 C -6. The City Council ordered the report from the City Planning Commission on their denial of the proposed rezoning of an area south of South Street between Higuera and Meadow Streets from M to R -1, R -2, R -H and C -H as requested by the City of San Luis Obispo received and filed. C -7. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Blake, the follow- ing resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2124, a resolution approving and authorizing the publication of the Civil Defense and Disaster Basic Operation Plan. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote.: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 1. Communication from the Obispo Beautiful Association proposing the Association sponsor a tree planting program during the two weeks prior to Arbor Day giving small trees to anyone who would plant them in return for a donation which would then be contributed to the Mission Plaza Fund. The Obispo Beautiful Association had contacted the School District asking for cooperation in disseminating in- formation and they now asked that if the City Council concurred in the proposal, that a letter from the City Council be sent to the School District so they might proceed. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the proposal be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to notify the School District of the Council's action. Motion carried. 2. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City Council approve as a guide the aims, goals and standards for future recreational programs in the City of San Luis Obispo as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion carried. Mayor Schwartz asked the Parks and Recreation Department representatives to con- vey to the Parks and Recreation Commission a request that a similar document be prepared for park development. 3. Communication from John H. Applegarth, 185 Penman .Way, requesting that the City Council refund him the monthly sewer charge that had been erroneously collected by the City for a second.unit that had not been in existence for many years. He requested a refund of $1.00 per,month for 10.1 years. J. H. Fitzpatrick, City'Clerk, reported that the added by the City on July 1, 1962, at which time and those with additional sewer connections were It had been the City's practice for the property to nitify the City when a change was made as the in the finance office to inspect each service on disconnected second units and /or house trailers. notification the charge was removed by the City. .sewer serv.ice charges were each property was inspected billed for the extra service. owners or users of the service re was not sufficient staff a monthly basis to see who had He continued that upon Councilman Blake felt the sewer service was not a punitive requirement of the City and felt that a refund.should be made in fairness to the Applegarths.. Councilman Miller objected to a refund as he did not feel it was the City's responsibility nor was the City at fault as a property owner should be aware of what he was paying for. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, that a.$1.00 per month refund be made to John Applegarth from July 1, 1962 to'June',:30'- 197.0 ". Motion carried with Councilman Miller voting no. 1 City Council Minutes November 16, 1970 Page 3 4. Communication from the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company regarding their below grade water proofing to the south wall of their building located at Morro and Mill Streets and requesting permission for their con tractor ;,to=e rite r onto City property to place equipment to install leach drain line and to discharge into the storm drain system serving City Hall. The Telephone Company presented an agreement protecting the City.and setting conditions for this improvement. H. Johnson, City Attorney, stated that he-had reviewed the proposal of the Telephone Company and stated it was in order and could be signed by the City. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Blake, R. D. Young, Planning Director, was authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Motion carried. 5. At this time the.City Council held a public hearing on the requirement of placing curbs, gutters and sidewalks in an area where more than 50% of the block was already improved. D. F..Romero, City Engineer, presented a map of work to be accomplished and on which properties said work was to be done. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. A. JOHNSON AVENUE: Hans Mager, 2795 Johnson Avenue, appealed to the City Council requesting a de- lay in placing the sidewalks until the spring of 1971 as he was contemplating a subdivision on his property and until a final determination had been made as to the sidewalk cut he would rather not place curbs, gutters and sidewalks and then to have to remove or replace them later. R. E. Cripe, 2761 Johnson Avenue, did not object to the placement of curbs, gutters and sidewalks on his property but was worried about the fill in front of his property as it was four to six feet lower than the present street grade and,would require four feet of fill in order to properly hold the sidewalk. He also hoped that the City Council could in some way design the fill so that two trees on the front of his property could be saved. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, felt that something could be done to alleviate: Mr. Cripe's problem and reduce his cost as far as the fill was concerned and was also sure that the trees could not be saved. B. FREDERICKS STREET (Between Grand Avenue & Turner Avenue) There were no objections to improvements in this area.-(Files 241, 242 & 243) C. FREDERICKS STREET (Between Chandler Street and Kentucky Avenue) A. Volny, 1340 Fredericks Street, stated he planned to place full curbs, gutters and sidewalks in front of his development but asked for a delay in this instal- lation until his master plan for development was completed. He asked for a delay of six months. D. FREDERICKS STREET (Both sides of Hathway to Kentucky Avenue) No one appeared for or against the improvements in this area.. E. BOND STREET (South side, Hathway Avenue to Kentucky Avenue) No one appeared for or against the improvements in this area. F. KENTUCKY AVENUE (West side, Stafford Street to Taft Street) No one appeared for or against improvements in this area. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed and suggested that due to the lateness of the season that the sixty -day period start effective March 1, 1971 for completion by the property owner and the City would begin action-May 1, 1971. City Council Minutes November 16, 1970 Page 4 Councilman Miller suggested that 2525-and 2565 Johnson Avenue be started immediately as the curbs, gutters and.sidewalks were needed to control rain damage to adjacent property. Councilman Blake stated the City should proceed with the property owners who have no objections but continue the Mager and Volny requests for six months and also instruct the City Engineer to help Mr. Cripe with free fill and with some method to protect the trees. Councilman Miller agreed that the City had some responsibility in the Cripe situation as the grade of Johnson Avenue was changed when it was widened and increased the elevation for the convenience of the motorists to the detriment of the property owners. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2128, a resolution overruling pro- tests and ordering the Engineer to proceed with the work with the City to participate in earth fill to contain the sidewalk width, compaction and to save the trees, if possible, due to the change in grade'•on Johnson Avenue at 2761, 2795 and 2697. Passed and adopted on the following roll,call vote:, 4. AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 6. At this time the City Council held a public hearing�on RESOLUTION 2104, a resolution of intention to acquire and construct::improvements, Yoakum No72 Sewer Assessment District. James T. Morton, bond attorney, appeared before the City Council and presented documents for the Council's consideration. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open stating that now was the time and place of hearing on the Engineer's report prepared pursuant to the Munici- pal Improvements Act of 1913 and Resolution_ of Intention No. 2104. The City Clerk reported that no written protests had been received to date. The Mayor. asked if there were an.y persons present who desired to be heard for or against the district. No one appeared before the City Council. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.. James T. Morton then presented the following resolutions for the Council's consideration. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2115, a resolution overruling pro- tests on Resolution of Intention No. 2104 (1970 Series) Yoakum No. 2 Sewer Assessment District. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald.Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 1 Il ii �JI 1 � 1 II C 1 City Council Minutes November 16, 1970 Page 5 On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2116, a resolution ordering reduction of assessments - Yoakum No. 2 Sewer Assessment District. o Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2118, a resolution ordering and adopting engineer's report, confirming the assessment and ordering the work and acquisitions - Yoakum No.2 Sewer Assessment DI.strict. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E..Schwartz NOES: None i ABSENT: None D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported on bids received on the Yoakum No. 2 Sewer Assessment District project as follows: Fred Julien and Associaties $50290.55 Smee's Plumbing $5,566.44 West Coast Construction Co. $5,844.75 Blois.and Card'oza $6,473.50 Kleinhammer Construction Co. $6,784.00 W. M. Lyles Company $7,721.43 Wesley G. Watkins $9,386.00 ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE $6,448.86 On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following resolution was..i_ntroduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2119, a resolution awarding the con- tract to the lowest responsible bidder, Fred Julien 8 Associates - for the Yoakum No.2 Sewer Assessment District. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q..Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2120, a resolution designating collection officer - Yoakum No.2 Sewer Assessment District. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None City Council Minutes November 16, 1970 Page 6 On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2122, a resolution establishing the Yoakdm No.2 Assessment District Construction Fund. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 7. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the zoning ordinance dealing with Parking Requirements for Studio Apartments and Student Housing. R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission as follows: Studio Apartments — amend Sections 9200.29, 9200.30, 9200.31 and 9200.33 of the Municipal Code to read: for studio apartments there shall be one (1) parking space for each unit. Student Housing- amend Sections 9200..29, 9200.30, 9200.31 and 9200.33 of the Municipal Code to require that forrstudent housing there shall be two (2) parking spaces for each three (3) persons. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. Councilman Blake stated that the newly organized Apartment Owners and Managers Association were studying the proposed parking requirements and asked for more time to analyze the requirements. He stated he would support this request for a continuance. A. Volny, representing the Apartment Owners and Managers Association, asked for a continuance sothat this matter could be studied by the Association. Mr. Jim Bean, Manager of the County Building Contractors Association, stated that he was working on a committee to procure housing for the City but that by constantly changing the parking requirements, it was very difficult to plan ahead as the cost was constantly moving up. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Miller objected to the City constantly making provisions to handle the parking of the motor vehicle and felt that rather, the City should limit automobile parking on or off the streets and force people to walk or ride bicycles. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Sprinq,.the hearing was continued to December 7, 1970. Motion carried with Councilman Miller voting no. 8. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the final adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 505, an ordinance prohibiting excessive noise in the City. J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, reported that the following letters had been received regarding the proposed ordinance. Communication from the Associated Students Incorporated, Cal Poly, opposing the ordinance on the basis they felt it was intended to be used against the students of Cal Poly and Cuesta College. They further felt the wording of the ordinance was unenforceable and was a further needless law that would serve no construc- tive purpose. Communication from the Motel -Hotel Association urging adoption of a strict anti - noise ordinance for the benefit of the patrons sleeping in the motels and hotels within the City and particularly to crack down on the motor cycles and cars making noise on Monterey Street. 1 1 City Council Minutes November 16, 1970 Page 7 Communication from Mrs. Theresa S. Bondshu,.863.Chorro Street, supporting the adoption of a strict anti-noise .ordinance. for the safety and well - being of the citizens of the community particularly from the noise of motorcycles.. Petition signed by sixty -five (65) residents of -the Laguna Lake Area, re- questing enforcement of an anti -noise ordinance in that area and particularly in the City -owned Laguna Lake Park across from their subdivision. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. B. Townsend, 383 Buchon Street, employed by the Department of Public Health, stated that the County Health Department supported the enforcement of an anti -noise ordinance for the peace and quiet of the citizens of San Luis Obispo. He continued that he found the suggested ordinance was adequate to control excessive noise and felt the standards were adequate for enforcement. Dr. L. Field, 1750 Alta Street, wondered what was meant in the ordinance by "excessive noise ". H. Johnson, City Attorney, read Section 4225.1 of the ordinance entitled "Prohibited Conduct" and explained,excessive noise. Councilman Blake pointed out the implications.of the new ordinance in relation to parades, athletic events and the annual Fiesta Celebration. C. Dennis Hynes, 1486.Oceanaire Drive, appeared before the Council supporting the petition of the-residents of the Laguna .Lake area and asking for relief from the uncontrolled and unlawful two wheel motor vehicles using the City owned park at Laguna Lake. He felt that the entire area would be better off if the uncontrolled . vehicles could befforced to place mufflers on the cycles for the peace of the rest of the community. Paul Banke, ASI President, Cal'Poly, stated that'the Student Council had no objection to the general conditions of -the ordinance but had strong objections. to Section - •4225.2 paragraphs 2;.,,3.and .4 as they.felt the provisions were directed against the students or the young people of the community.. He.'con- tinued he felt that San Luis Obispo was basically a quiet town compared to other areas and that whatever noise there was stemmed from the growth of the City, touristwise, etc. He continued that the ASI felt there were sufficient laws on the books in San Luis Obispo to control noise and felt this law just added more harrassment potential to the law enforcement officers. He continued that the Student Council'of ASI opposed the ordinance as they felt it was directed against the students of Ca.l Poly and would not be fairly or impar- tially enforced as it would only be.enforced against the student.s..He suggested that if the Laguna Lake area had a. problem, then the'Council should adopt whatever solution was necessary to clear up that particular problem but not penalize ell citizens of the community. Ray Hearn, 1914- Chorro, objected to the speeding on the one -way streets as he felt the speeding cars contributed to the high noise levels in the City. G. Hoeschel, 1213 Mariners Cove, supported the adoption of an anti -noise ordinance for the peace and quiet of the citizens of San Luis Obispo. Dan Stubbs; 1691 Tanglewood Drive, supported the ordinance against motorcycles noise and felt this type of ordinance was necessary. L. H. Terrell, 1218 George Street, supported the ordinance in trying to control motorcycle noise in the residential areas. It was his feeling that motor cyclists had no consideration for their neighbors. T. Turkovitch, Vice President ASI Cal Poly, and chairman of the Student Council, reiterated the feelings of the student body objecting to this ordinance for the same reasons presented by Paul Banke. He stated the students' greatest fear was that the ordinance would not be fairly enforced but would only be used against Poly students. City Council Minutes November 16, 1970 Page 8 Bob Barrows, 870 Meinecke Street, supported the ordinance proposed by the City Council and was opposed to the abuse by motorcycle riders who had no consider- ation for their neighbors. He also opposed the musical amplifiers used by the students at all hours of the day and night at such high levels that it actually reverberated into adjacent houses. He.felt that 12:00 midnight was late enough for people to make noise. 1. Barrett, 1234 Ella, objected to the abuse by motorcycle riders in resi- dential areas late at night. Dr. L. Field, 1750 Alta Street, stated that he objected to the ASI officers feeling that.this ordinance was directed against the students. He continued he felt that the purpose of the ordinance was reasonable noise control in the City. Steve-Shattuck, Manager of Mustang Village, stated he lived with 500 Cal Poly students and he had found they were extremely receptive to reasonable control. C. Del.martini� questioned the need for the ordinance as it related to the Fiesta problem and hoped the.Fiesta could continue to operate. He further suggested that the City Council provide a place for the kids to ride their motorcycles and scooters if they have to stop riding them on the streets. He hoped that the Council would consider this seriously.. Jim Ward, motorcycle;ssales store operator, objected to the City Council placing restrictions on motorcycles and their riders without being able to defend themselves or present evidence on their behalf. H. Johnson, City Attorney, explained the provisions.of the.ordinance as it applied to motor driven cycles. (Section 4225.2, paragraph 12) Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. He.felt the intention of the ordinance was not to change existing policy for a policy dealing with noise but was.to give the Police Department a tool to use against the per- ennial noise violator who would not cooperate with his neighbors and the new ordinance would allow the Police to cite the violator. Councilman Spring felt he would support the ordinance as it would give the Police a tool for the extreme violator. Councilman'Blake felt he would support the ordinance.as it was reasonable and. an effective tool for use in the City by the Police. Councilman Miller was opposed to this ordinance as it did not do what the Council expected it to do and he felt it would cause more problems than it would solve. He continued that motorcycle violations could be handled.by existing laws and saw no need for new rules. He suggested that the City should look into ways and means to locate a place for young people to ride their cycles away from.residential areas. He further felt that this ordin- ance worded ambiguously and was therefore unenforceable. He stated San Luis Obispo was lucky to have such students as it had at Cal Poly and he had always found them to be. reasonable and cooperative and he was sure the same would apply to any noise problems. Councilman Graham felt the proposed ordinance would give the Police a tool in attempting to control noise within the City. He felt Cal Poly students were good citizens, were reasonable and would cooperate with reasonable laws. He agreed that motorcycles were a problem when the engine noise is not-con- trolled. He, too, hoped that some place could be found so that the cyclists could ride and not annoy their neighbors. He stated that he would support the ordinance. Mayor Schwartz felt the ordinance was a compromise between too much control and lack of control. He felt it was reasonable and set standards for all people living in the community so as not to annoy each other. He felt the ordinance was needed to control the noise created by thoughtless people in violation of their neighborys rights. He felt the ordinance gave the Police Department a tool to enforce extreme violations of noise in the City. City Council Minutes November 16, 1970 Page 9 On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Blake, ORDINANCE NO. 505, an ordinance prohibiting excessive noise was introduced for final passage. FINALLY PASSED on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: Donald Q. Miller ABSENT: None 9. Communication from Barney Duveneck requesting a waiver from the City Council from the subdivision requirements of Section 9100.5.2 of the Municipal Code con- sisting of curbs, gutters and sidewalks_, sewer and water improvements._ He. based his request on the fact that the cost.of installation of the improvements for the lot split would be twice the market value of the land .being sold. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported the property involved in the Duveneck lot split was the second split of property without improvements. The first lot split was an illegal subdivision which was not brought to the City's attention. He continued that in accordance with City policy the City staff had always re- quested full improvements.for every minor subdivision although when this matter was brought to the Planning Commission's attention, it was the Commission's feeling that the full,.improvements for this property would be an unreasonable expense, therefore it was the feeli.ng of the Planning Commission that the City investigate the formation of a special assessment district to place.the improve- ments. Mr. Romero felt the Council options were (1) grant the waiver on the basis of financial hardship; (2) from an assessment district and improve the area; or (3) hold to the existing.City ordinance and require full improvements. B. Duveneck felt it was unfair to ask him to improve his property because he was selling a portion and not improving the entire area. He continued it would be economically impossible for him to put in the improvements required as he would then realize no profit from the sale of the land to the Bailey Bridge Company. He continued that he was personally satisfied with the level of improvements in the area at this time and felt his neighbors were.also satisfied. He also felt that no one would be interested in forming a special assessment district to put in these expensive improvements. Fred Hamlin from bailey Bridges, purchaser of the portion of the Duveneck property stated his firm had no plans for development of the land at this time but if it were ever developed, they would be.most willing to place the required improvements. H. Johnson, City Attorney, read the provisions of Section 9200.2 and 9200.3 regarding required subdivision improvements. D. F. Romero,.City Engineer explained the conditions of utilities serving the area. Councilman Miller stated he would waive all subdivision requirements.due to the remoteness of the area and lack of development. Councilman Spring agreed that he would grant a waiver of all off -site improvements. Councilman Blake stated.he too would go along with a.waiver of improvements at this time. Mayor Schwartz stated he could go along with the waiver of the water improve - ments due to possible development of Woodbridge Street and would also waive curbs, gutters and sidewalks which would be placed when a building permit was issued but he was worried about what could.be.done to guarantee sewer installation. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City temporarily exempt the installation of subdivision improvements as a condition of this subdivision subject to the granting of a five foot easement for sewer to serve parcel 9. City Council Minutes November 16, 1970 Page 10 10. Communication from Harry Woolpert, Human Relations Commission, regarding rules and regulations concerning the Minority Grievance Appeals Board.and the suggestion of the City Attorney that their title be changed to Minority Grievance Subcommittee. The matter was referred to the City Attorney for review and report to the City Council. 11. Traffic Committee Report of November 10, 1970 70- 11 -1T. The Traffic Committee has received a request from the postmaster, similar to that of last year, that Santa Barbara Street be closed between Upham and Church Streets between December 5 and the end of the month, for the purpose of expediting loading and un.loading of mail at the old Ran Halpin building and safeguarding the workers involved in this process.. We recognize the hazards involved in this, but we also feel that the Post'Office Department has probably had other choices for work locations. In any event,.we consider it unthinkable to block off a main street and detour traffic around-it during such a busy time of year or at any other time for that matter and recommend that the request be denied. Ken Mitchell, Superintendent of Mails, appeared before the City Council on behalf of the Postmaster's request to close Santa Barbara Avenue between Upham and Church Streets .in.- order:.to. protect the.postal employees who would be using the warehouse at this point to handle Christmas mail. He continued that this depot will handle the mail from Lompoc to San Ardo. He. stated that this was a twenty -four hour operation with all sizes of trucks coming to the building to load and unload Christmas mail. He acknowledged the danger in the closing of Santa Barbara Avenue but hoped that the Council would allow the closing for the safety of the postal employees: The City Council discussed the recommendation of the Traffic Committee and the appeal of Ken Mitchell but accepted the recommendation of the Traffic Committee with the provisions that the City would allow the Postal Depart- ment to place whatever traffic control signs they felt werenecessary to channel traffic and to protect their employees. . 70- 11 -2T. .Mayor Schwartz has made the suggestion that at the time the second phase of the Mission Plaza is completed, Broad Street between Palm and Monterey and the short stretch of Monterey from Broad to South Broad be made one -way and angle parking installed. His preference would be to have.the one -way pattern heading south. .After extensive.discussion,.the committee was unable to agree on an .affirmative or negative recommendation. if the Council decided to approve such a. suggestion, it would be wise-to schedule a public hearing on the matter in keeping with past Council practice of doing so-when a resi- dential or mixed residential area is concerned. The Committee could see the advantages of Mayor Schwartz' suggestion in creating a parking area more susceptible to beautification and more convenient for parking and.unparking. However, Mr. Romero's analysis shows that only one additional parking space would be created. Parking and unparking would be more hazardous, and creation of what would actually be an off - street parking area would effectively remove this.route as a perimeter street around the plaza area. The matter was continued for further progress in the Mission Plaza, Phase 70- 11 =3T. Pending the completion of Mission Plaza, it is felt that traffic needs would be better met by stopping'eastbound traffic on Monterey and South Broad and removing the stop sign on South Broad at Monterey. This would facilitate traffic movement for the major flow of motorists in this area, and we so recommend. 70- 11 -5T. The Traffic Committee has received a request from the Cabrillo Extended Care Hospital that several measures be taken on Augusta Street to protect motorists and pedestrians in the area.; We feel that reducing the speed limit to 15 MPH would be unrealistic and probably illegal and the request for a green zone reserved for physicians would be better handled by reserved spaces in the hospital parking lot. However, we do agree that two car spaces in front of the hospital should be designated as white passenger loading spaces and that the fire hydrant should be protected with red painting. We so recommend. City Council Minutes November 16, 1970 Page 11 70- 11 -6T. The Traffic Committee has received a:.re.quest for a stop sign on eastbound San' Carlos at Helena.to conform with the pattern elsewhere on Helena. We recommend approval. 70- 11 -7.T. The Traffic Committee has received a request from the School District (Part 1) for a third white bus loading space at Emerson School in place of the present green zone located west of the existing bus loading spaces. We so recommend. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2125, a resolution.removing a stop sign and authorizing a stop sign at Broad and Monterey; establishing a white passenger loading zone on Augusta;;Street, a stop sign on San Carlos and a bus loading zone on Pismo Street. F. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 70- 11 -4T. The Traffic Committee has considered a suggestion from Mr. Romero that forty -feet or so of parking be eliminated on the west side of Johnson Avenue north of Laurel Lane to provide greater visibility for eastbound motorists on Laurel Lane turning left on to Johnson Avenue. The Committee recognizes a hazard at this location due to the relative elevation factors and curve on Johnson, but doew not feel that elimination of the parking on Johnson would materially improve the situation. We therefore recommend against the red zoning. 70- 11 -7T. The School District has also requested crosswalks on Los Osos Road at Part 2) Prefumo`..Rd. and possibly also at Royal Way. We feel that crosswalks on a high speed thoroughfare such as Los Osos Road would give children in the area a false sense of-security, even though most of them are in the Junion High age bracket. Actually we are more concerned about the practice of large school buses pulling onto Prefumo Canyon Road, then backing across Los Osos Road. We recommend against the crosswalks and urge the district to adopt a safer route for their school bus. We feel there are several better alternatives available. 70- 11 -8T. The Traffic Committee recommends that Mr. Claude E. Miller, long -time resident and assistant City and County highway projects engineer with the Division of Highways, be appointed as the third member of the Traffic Committee. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the recommendation of the Traffic Committee were approved. Motion carried. 12. Communications from the Cities, of Long Beach and Port Hueneme asking City Council support in the use of surplus military aircraft in fighting forest fires. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION N0..2126, a resolution supporting the use of surplus military aircraft in fighting forest fires. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None City Council Minutes November 16, 1970 Page 12 13. Councilman Miller brought to the Council's attention the matter of several students living in an industrial building at 153 Hiquera Street on property operated by C. T. Weeks and that the City's Chief Building Inspector had now submitted eviction notices for these students as they were in violation of the zoning and other building codes. He continued that he had been trying to work out this problem and felt the students should be allowed to continue living in the building which had been renovated for their use due to the extreme shortage of housing for young people in the community. C. T. Weeks, lessee of the property, stated that he had allowed the young men to live in the buildings without rent as he considered them not tenants but watchmen or caretakers of his property in this isolated portion of the com -. munity.. He also wished the City Council to know that he felt he had been mistreated by the approach of the City's Chief Building Inspector in this matter. Councilman Miller again appealed to the Council to allow the students to stay in the front building at least, due to the extreme shortage of housing. Mayor Schwartz suggested that in the absence of the Building Inspector and that this was the first time the City Council had heard of the problem that Councilman Miller; Mr. Weeks; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; H. Johnson, City Attorney; and J. Kellerman, Chief Building Inspector; meet to see if something could be worked out on the matter and if not, bring it back to the City Council with full documentation for final determination. The Council.was in concurrence with the Mayor's suggestion. 14. Communication from the City Engineer notifying the City.Council of the new rate to be applied by the City to.the Cal Poly sewage disposal,.effective on November 1, 1970. Mr. Romero stated the agreement between the City and the College called for an analysis of the sewage flows and rates every few years. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the new sewer rates for Cal Poly were approved by the Council. Motion carried. 15. Noti•ce.of public hearing before the Local Agency Formation Commission on the proposed formation of County Service Area No. 18, Country Club Estates to supply sewer services to the general area of the San Luis Obispo Country Club. For the guidance of the staff, it was the Council's feeling that the City's interest should be protected in'.the,devel'opment of any sewer-plans in the general area of the City of San Luis Obispo. 16. J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, informed the City Council that the attor- ney's for Harold C. Penwell, Jr., claimant against the City, had filed an intention to appeal the decision rejecting the claim. 17. H. Johnson, City Attorney, presented for the Council's cohsi-deration, a resolution applying to LAFCO. to annex territory known as the Airport Annexation to the City of San Luis Obispo. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2123, a resolution of application to the City of San Luis Obispo to the San Luis Obispo County Local Agency Formation Commission Relative to a proposal to annex territory known as the Airport Annexation to the City of San Luis Obispo. 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. [1 1 7, City Council Minutes November 16, 1970 Page 13 18. Mayor Schwartz brought to the Council's attention a suggestion of having a one -day conference or seminar involving the Council, staff and all members of the City's appointed boards and commissions to meet in a concentrated session to discuss the City's operation, present methods of handling problems and plans and procedures in order to simplify existing procedures. The Mayor suggested having this conference on a Saturday at some location other than City Hall in order to give the program more emphasis. The Council was.in agreement with the Mayor's suggestion. 19. The City Council adjourned to executive session to discuss acquisition of property involving possible litigation. 20. On motion of Councilman.Blake, seconded.by Councilman Spring, the meeting was adjourned to 7:30 P.M., November 23, 1970 for a joint meeting with the Library Board of Trustees to discuss possbile consolidation of the City and County Library Systems. APPROVED: January 4, 1971 1 1 J. Fi atrick, City Clerk