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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/21/1971MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA June 21, 1971 — 12:10 P. M. City Hall Pledge Roll Call Present: .Emmons Blake, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz Absent: John C. Brown, Myron Graham City Staff Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer. 1. The City Council met in executive session to discuss personnel matters. 2. The City Council reconvened to regular session. 3. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the follow- ing salary step increase was approved effective June 1, 1971 for R. D. Brown, Police Officer, from Step 1 to Step 2 or $734 per month. 4. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, in view of the working.schedule at the City Library, the .library employees would continue to take their birthday as a holiday in lieu of the Friday after Thanksgiving as granted to the City employees. Motion carried. 5. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman.Blake, that the City pay 50% down as requested by the maker of the Bicentennial medal- lions. Motion carried. 6. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: July 19, 1971 ICK, CITY CLERK 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA June 21, 1971 7:00 P.M. City Hall Pledge Roll Call Present: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E..Schwartz Absent: Myron Graham City Staff Present: R. D. Young,�,Rla"nning Director; Pat Clark, Librarian; J:'H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. Flory, Park and Recreation Director; H. Johnson, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief; E. P. Thompson, Water Department Director. C -1. The City Council authorized payment of claims against the City subject to the approval by the Administrative Officer. C -2. The' City Council approved the minutes of the meetings of May 26 and 28, June 2 and 4, 1971. C -3. The City Clerk reported the following bids.were received for Street Resurfacing.Project, City Plan 26 -71. Bids opened June 21,,1971 at' 3:00 P. M. C. S. Construction Co. $44,715.00 M.-J. Hermreck .$45,267.20 A. J. Diani $45,987.00 ' Madonna Construction Co. $46,330.00 Walter Brothers Construction $46,581.94 Sully Miller Contractors $46,978.50 Wesley G. Watkins $47,730.00 R. Burke Construction $52,806.00 ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE $36,612.50 The City Council awarded the contract to the lowest bidder, C. S. Con- struction Company. C -4. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following resolution was introduced.. RESOLUTION NO. 2199, a resolution approving and providing for.the execution of a first amendatory contract to grant to acquire and /or develop land for open space purposes No'. Calif. OSC -334 by and between the City of San Luis Obispo and the U.S.A. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: 1 City Council Minutes June 21, 1971 Page 2 AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: Myron.Graham C -5. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2202, a resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving and pro- viding for the execution of the project agreement for land and water conservation fund project no. 06- 00156, Laguna Lake Park development by and between the City of San Luis Obispo and the State of California, Resources Agency, Department of Parks and Recreation. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:. AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee,. Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: Myron Graham C -6. The City Council authorized preparation of an agreement with the City's independent auditor, M. E. Willeford, to make a•study.of the oper- ations and financial records of San Luis Garbage Company at a cost not to exceed $1,200. C -7. The City Council accepted a GRANT DEED from Levi - Stinnett, Inc. for street widening of Los Osos Road, north of Royal Way. C -8. The City Council received a communication from the.merchants on Higuera Street south of Marsh Street recommending a proposed.extension of one -way traffic in that area. The recommendation was referred to the Traffic Committee for further study and recommendation. C -9. The City Council approved street type entrances for Breck Street and Johnson Avenue entrances to the new French Hospital subject to con- currence of the City Engineer. C -10. . The.City Council referred the claim of Maclynn R. Brhton for broken windows.on his car to the insurance carrier. C -11. The City Council authorized sick leave in excess of two weeks for Lt. William Sperlo of the Police Department. C -12. R.-D. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the appointment of Marsha Robbins to the position of Typist Clerk II (Library Clerk) beginning July 1, 1971 at Step 1 or $434 per month. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Blake, the consent items were approved as indicated. 1. At this time the City Council made the following appointments to the various advisory boards and commissions of the City of San Luis Obispo: City Council Minutes June 21, 1971 Page 3 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the following persons be appointed to the Board of Library Trustees: Mrs. R. W. Reynolds (Frances) - term expires 6/30/75 Dick Linstrum - term expires 6/30/75 Mrs. Peter Phillips (Linnaea) - term expires 6/30/75;- Motion carried. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Mayor:Schwartz,.that the following persons be appointed to the Park & Recreation Commission: Donald Van Harreveld - term expires 6/30/75 Robert H. Janssen - term expires 6/30/75 Mrs. Felton Ferrini (Jean) - term expires 6/30/75 Lewis A. Cryer - term expires 6/30/75 Motion carried. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, that the following persons be appointed to the Planning Commission: Marvin Dee - term expires 6/30/75 John Evans - term expires 6/30/75 Mrs. Anthony Schneider.(Laverne) - term expires 6/30/75 Mrs. Leland Endres (Valerie) - term expires 00%75 Andrew Merriam - term expires 6/30/73 Motion carried. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the following persons be appointed to the Citizens Advisory Committee: Robert Newhart - term expires 6/30/75 _Mrs. Maxine Lewis - term expires 6/30/75 Mrs. Daniel Buckley (Joan) - term expires 6/30/75. Mrs. Robert Sorensen (Marjorie) —term expires 6/30/75 Tim J. Beedle - term expires 6/30/75 Robert L. Cleath - term expires 6/30/75 . William E..Rubley - term expires 6/30/75. Motion carried.' On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, that the following persons be appointed to the Design Review Board: Rod Levin - term exp i res .6/30/75 Robert Reynolds - term expires 6/30/75 Dr. Elmer Brown - term expires 6/30/73 Dr. Lawrence Field - term expires 6/30/73 Peter Phillips - term.expires 6/30/75 Motion carried. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the following persons be appointed to the Human Relations Commission: Fred Roske - term expires 6/30/75 Harry Woolpert - term expires 6/30/75 Charles Newton - term expires 6/30/75 Motion carried. 1 1 1 City Council Minutes June 21, 1971 Page 4 On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, that the'. following persons be appointed to the Promotional Coordinating.Committee: Ronald Dunin - term expires 6/30/75 Lachlan MacDonald = term expires 6/30/75 Robert I. Corcoran - term expires 6/30/73. Charles Quinlan - term expires 6/30/73 Art Hapgood - term expires 6/30%75. Maynard Marquardt - term expires 6/30/73 Homer H. Odom - term expires 6/30/75 Motion carried.. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by.Councilman Blake, that the following persons be appointed to the Fire Code Board of Appeals: William J. Edwards Oi va 1 'C. Lef Ier Elwood Stone Jess Jacobs .: Russel Duval Motion carried. 2. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the final passage of ORDINANCE NO. 524, an ordinance exchanging property with Armrel Beecham. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.- No one appeared for or against the ordinance. Mayor:Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman.•Browh, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following ordinance was introduced for final:passage. ORDINANCE NO. 524, an ordi- nance exchanging property with Armrel Beecham. Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: Myron Graham 3. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of ORDINANCE NO. 525, an ordinance increasing the redemption fees for im- pounded dogs. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. ' Jerry Brown objected to the proposed ordinance as he felt that this ordi- nance was aimed against the poor people and students who could not afford to pay the heavy fines proposed by the Council. Douglas. Donaldson felt that some control must be achieved over the owners who allow their dogs to run loose in the City.: He stated that loose dogs were a danger to wildlife and to humans and he felt that any control was better than what was happening in the City at.the present time. City Council Minutes June 21, 1971 Page 5 Eric Johnson supported the ordinance as he felt that anyone who would take care of his.animals had nothing to fear from the increased fees but that people who do not take care of their animals and cost the tax- payers money for their apprehension, should be required to pay for the redemption of their animals. Further, he did not feel that people who do not own dogs should be required to put up with the nuisance caused by loose and wild dogs. He felt this ordinance would help.make better neighbors out of dog owners. Mayor Schwartz declared the 'public hearing closed. Councilman Gurnee felt that the fees in the proposed ordinance were too severe and felt it would be a hardship on the poor and on the students who have small animals. He was afraid that all the ordinance would do was cause more dogs to be destroyed for non- redemption. Councilman Brown stated he could go along with the proposed ordinance as the County and other cities in the County were.all adopting the same fee schedule and this could be reviewed next year at contract time. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the follow- ing ordinance was introduced for final passage. ORDINANCE NO. 525, an ordinance increasing the redemption fees for impounded dogs. Finally passed on the following roll call vote AYES: Emmons Blake, John C NOES: T. Keith Gurnee ABSENT: Myron Graham Brown, Kenneth E. Schwartz 4. The City Council reviewed the plans and specifications and cost estimate prepared by.Robert L. Swett, architect, for the remodelling of the old police station and the fire station. Mr. Swett's estimate of cost was $58,842.::The increase over his origina.l.estimate was caused primarily by the more expensive method utilized in attempting. to harmonize with the existing building as'approved by the City Council. Additional costs were also added in the revisions and improvements required in the new communications station and the inevitable rise in building costs. He proposed that the bids be open on August. 13, 1971. L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; stated that the Fire Department was in full accord with the proposed plans and specifications and they had re- ceived excellent cooperation from the architect, Mr. Swett. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the City Council approve the plans and specifications and authorize the advertising for bids after review by the appropriate City departments. Motion carried: 5. Communication from Grant Davies; Chairman of.the Chamber-of . Commerce Ecology Committee, stating that it was the committee's feeling that it would be more effecti:ve.in working for the environment.if it were an official City committee.. They asked that the City Council. . appoint them as an Environmental Quality Commission working at the same level as the Library Board, Planning Commission, etc. They felt that the conditions with the Chamber of Commerce made their work very difficult and they would-be more effective with the official stamp of approval of the City Council, plus the fact that they would have avail- able to them the support of an organization with staff and financial ability. 1 1 City Council Minutes June 21, 1971 Page 6 Councilman Brown felt that the Chamber of Commerce Ecology Committee could work very well as an advisory group .to the Chamber.in reviewing proposed subdivisions and other developments and reporting their recom- mendations as to the effect on the environment. Councilman Gurnee stated that he felt the City should have a committee assigned the responsibility of studying and protecting the environment of the City and advising not only the City Council but the various boards and commissions of the impact on the environment. He also felt that an official subcommittee sponsored by the City would have avail- able to it the staff of the City which would make it much more effective. Councilman Blake felt that the City now had too many committees advising the City Council and felt that the Ecology Committee would be more effective for the citizens as an independent board of interested citizens. He gave as an example, the League of Women Voters, an in- dependent organization with a great deal of influence in the community and also the taxpayers groups who are very effective but are very jealous of their independence. Councilman Gurnee again stated he felt the Ecology Committee or com- mission should be official advisory board of the City. D. Donaldson, member of the Chamber of Commerce committee, spoke in support of the City granting legal recognition to the group. He felt that only by having official recognition could the committee have the muscle to get something done. Lauren Redman, member of the Chamber Ecology Committee, urged the City Council to recognize the committee as an official advisory body of the City. He felt that with this official recognition it would allow proper recognition of the environmental problems within the City. Councilman Gurnee did not feel that the Council should appoint the Chamber of Commerce committee in toto but should adopt the suggestion in principle of a City- appointed environmental control committee and then proceed with the normal method of appointment for all boards and commission. Donald Q. Miller, 2324 Johnson Avenue, was in favor of a City- appointed environmental committee to advise. the. City Council and other boards and commissions and'the City departments of environmental problems within the City. He continued that the City must protect its environment..in order to protect:the' future of the area. He hoped that the City Council would appoint such a committee and staff it.properly to get the job.done. Douglas Donaldson again urged the City Council to adopt this committee legally so that it could h.ave some power in attempting to solve environ- mental problems. Councilman Brown felt there might be some merit in such a committee and suggested that the Council ask'the committee members to submit a report on what would be covered by this committee and the areas of responsi- bility. He then suggested that this matter be continued to a future study.sessi.on to study the proposal in depth. Councilman Gurnee felt there was a need.for an environmental advisory body and urged that the Council adopt such a group and appoint them as an official City commission. Councilman Gurnee-moved that the City. Council endorse the idea of ap- pointing an environmental advisory board to the Council. Motion died for lack of a second. City Council Minutes June 21, 1971 Page 7 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the Council continue this matter to 'a study session in order to establish goals and charges for an environmental advisory body for the City Council and further asked that the.Chamber of Commerce Ecology Committee sub- mit recommendations on what some of the duties and responsibilites of such a committee might be.. Motion carried. The City Clerk was asked to'write to other cities to see if they have environmental or ecological committees of the type being discussed. 6. Dudley Winterhalder, Housing Authority Director, stated that the City Housing Authority was moving ahead with plans to demolish and clear the site of the existing sub - standard low rent housing units on Leff Street and on South Street. Unfortunately, he stated that due to long delays in moving all .residents of the units, the Housing Authority had no funds with which to tear down the buildings and clear the site. He asked that the City Council help in any way possible. R. D. Young, Planning Director, suggested that he could possibly con- tact a number of the contractors in the community who might be willing to remove the buildings as a community service project, in which case, the only cost involved for the City would be the cost of hauling the debris to the land fill dump. The matter was continued to the July 1, 1971 meeting for a report by the Planning Director on any contacts he may have made. 7. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the pro- posed 1971/72 City Budget. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, outlined the highlights of the proposed budget as follows: The originally proposed budget had been increased by about a net $130,000, the exact figure on year -end adjustments, arithmetical corrections, etc. Reductions totalled approximately $30,000 but were more than off -set by provision for salary increases, supple- mental wage benefits, and two increased staff, a patrolman and a building inspector who was expected to spend at least half time on code enforcement. The original budget submitted was $4.837 million and was now $4.867 million. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. Donald Q. Miller, 2324 Johnson Avenue, suggested that the City Council consider appointing a Charter revision committee to study the existing Charter and come up with revisions that would better serve the people of San Luis Obispo. He stated he felt there was a need for a full - time elected Mayor to administer the City of San Luis Obispo. He felt that in this way the citizens of the City could contact the full -time elected official with their problems. He stated that this was not meant as a criticism of the appointed professionals now running the City, but felt there was no elected person in charge whom the citizen could approach with a complaint with some hope of getting an answer. He hoped the City Council would seriously consider this proposal.. Donald Q. Miller then stated that he objected to the granting of any funds from the public treasury to the Chamber of Commerce. He urged that the City Council go on record proposing a program of annual re- duction of the present contribution to the Chamber. He was also opposed to the City granting tax funds to the support of the County Development Association and the $28,000 allocated for the media ad- vertising program 1 1 1 City Council Minutes June 21, 1971 Page 8 Donald Q. Miller felt that these funds did not benefit the majority of the citizens of the community but if any benefit was derived, it was to a small selfish group of businessmen within the community who would-be better off financing their own programs. He felt these were funds which had been thrown away on promotion and could have been building an ade- quate recreational complex including a swimming pool for the citizens, particularly the young people. Finally, Donald Q. Miller, stated he was opposed to the proposed . expenditure of $162,000 for street construction, maintenance, traffic signals, etc. as he felt too much money was being spent for the support of the automobile. He felt that this money could be better spent on behalf of.the citizens of the City by-developing a bus system, improving the City parks and acquiring new parks and developing a recreational program for all ages. Clifford Chelquist, Police Officer, asked what amount of the Police budget went to the police officers salaries and other fringe benefits. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, explained the budget.police employees salary and fringe benefit.package as follows: Basic 5.7% increase for Police personnel with additional 2.8% for Sgt. and Lieut. Same credit union payroll deduction, carry over vacation privilege as other employees, increase in health plan contri- bution, 3 -month trial overtime plan for detectives with guaranteed no loss provision, two hour overtime pay.for range training.on time off and 100 rounds of practice ammunition a month provided, increase in uniform allowance ($138 a year), 6 -day Christmas bonus in return for six holidays worked, three hour minimum for stand -by instead of two, to cover 15 hours, increase in allowable sick leave accumulation from 120 to 150 working days, new educational incentive pay plan. Mayor.Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Gurnee asked the City Council to reconsider the allocation of $36,000 in the 1971/72 budget for drainage improvements at Center. Street on Old Garden Creek. He.felt that this proposed development was an over improvement to solve a small problem and he hoped that the Council would re- evaluate the extent of the project based on the effect this improvement would have on the natural soil banks of the creek bed. Councilman Blake explained that the proposed improvement had been care - fully analyzed by the City.staff and.that the proposed project was the minimum design to handle potential storm flows. D. F. Romero City Engineer, explained the scope of the proposed Center Street drainage construction. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the 1971/72 City Budget was approved, to be modified by mathematical cor- recti.ons, carry over balances, etc. Motion carried. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the follow- ing resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2197, a..�6solution establishing salary ranges for employee classifications for 1971/72, assigning City employees to classifications and salary steps within said ranges, specifying the methods of advancement and repealing all previous salary resolutions. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: Myron Graham City Council Minutes June 21, 1971 Page 9 On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman. Brown , that the. City Council adopt the pro posed.memorandum of understanding with the Police Officers Association which had not been concurred in by the Police Department with no conversion of sick leave at this time. Motion carried. 8. At this time the City Council held a public.hearing on the recom- mendation of the Traffic Committee to eliminate parking on the east side of Santa Rosa Street between Palm and Walnut Streets between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 P. M., Sundays and holidays excepted. D. F. Romero, City Engineer; explained the reasons for the proposal. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. Earl B.jorklund, Santa Rosa Market, felt that this proposed parking ban would hurt his business as many of his customers stopped on their way home between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 P.M.. He could not see.any reason for this restriction. He stated he could prove. the two best hours for business .in his store were between 4:00 and 6:00.each day. and he felt that if the Council took this action, he would have to close his business as he could.not afford to stay open. He hoped that the Council would not take this action and put.him out of business. Stan Nelson, realtor and property owner, objected to this proposal as he felt this would endanger.his property and would be a nuisance.to. his tenants who would have to.park.their cars somewhere else or move. them from the front of their homes during.the times when parking was prohibited.- He also felt this.would be an inconvenience to visitors at the homes of his tenants. He suggested that the City Council con- sider the installation of a temporary.out bound lane between 4:00 and 6:00 P. M. by moving lane markers to allow two lanes going out of town. Lauren Redman felt there was a definite hazard to traffic on the east side of Santa Rosa due to the narrowness of the street and the improper parking but he also hoped that the City Council would not.take any action to hurt this small business. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief, felt that parking restrictions should be on a twenty -four hour basis and not just for two hours on Santa Rosa. Street. He suggested that the grocery store open its entrance onto Mill Street,.close the Santa Rosa Street entrance and the City give them several green spaces on Mill Street for shopping purposes. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that Mill Street had its own traffic problems and he could not agree with the Chief's suggestion. He promised the City Council he would have a report on the Mill Street problem in the very near future. He continued that parking restrictions on the east side of Santa Rosa could probably end at 5:30 P.M. . Councilman Gurnee stated he was opposed to the Traffic Committee's recommendation based on the fact that no additional traffic Lanes were created by eliminating parking. He did not wish to hurt the small business. Councilman Blake felt the problem was.not the speed of traffic but the high volume on this street duri'ng the stated period. He felt that the problem in front of the grocery store was not parking cars, but cars attempting to get from the parking lane into the traffic lane. Mayor Schwartz stated the Council could take the following action: (1) Approve the recommendation; (2) Reject the recommendation; or (3) con- tinue the discussion for further study of the Mill Street -Santa Rosa Street intersection. 1 1 1 City Council Minutes June 21,1971 Page 10 Councilman Gurnee moved that the City Council reject the recommendation of the Traffic Committee. Motion died for lack of a'second. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the matter was referred back to the Traffic Committee for further study of street widening in front of the store and also turning lanes on Santa Rosa with the existing width. Motion carried with Councilman Gurnee voting no. 9:55 P. M. Mayor Schwartz declared a recess 10:10 P. M. The City Council reconvened with all members present 9. Discussion of the curbs, gutters and sidewalks at 399 Foothill Boulevard and 11 So. Tassajara was continued to the July 1, 1971 meeting. ITEM X. Councilman Gurnee again asked. the Council to continue discussion of the Center Street drainage improvements. He asked that the City Council request the City Engineer to modify the proposed drainage structure to include only the culvert and the retaining wall on the west side down stream and not such a large entrance constructed on the up- stream banks. Councilman Brown suggested that possibly the City Engineer could modify the plans and instead of block walls approaching the culvert that the bottom and walls be made of broken concrete over the base rock. No action was taken by the City Council at this time. The City Engineer was authorized to proceed with the previously approved plan. r 10. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for Council information, the final acceptance of Tract 393, Lynne Development Company, near Madonna Road and Los Osos Valley Road. The City Engineer continued that all improvements had been completed in accordance with the plans and speci- fications and that the City could now accept the improvements for maintenance. Lane Wilson, Park foreman, submitted for the Council's consideration, an agreement between Lynne Development and the City of San Luis Obispo for the planting of trees in Tract 393. He recommended that the agreement be accepted as the tract was developed prior to the new tree ordinance. On motion of Mayor.Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2203, a resolution accepting the off site improvements in Tract 393 - :including the tree planting agreement as presented. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: Myron Graham. 11. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented a proposal to'the City Council for the purchase of a portion of property located at South Higuera and Prado Road adjacent to the existing City sewer plant for expansion of the fields for the sewer plant. Two parcels were under consideration: The first was 6.6 acres immediatley adjacent to the sewer plant along Prado Road which would be an excellent addition due to the underlying material whcih would be suitable for sewer effluent. City Council Minutes June 21, 1971 Page 11 The second alternative would be the acquisition of a total of 9.4 acres along the sewer plant and San Luis Creek leaving the Higuera Street frontage for commercial development. D. F. Romero,.Ci-ty Engineer, stated this particular parcel would be slightly more difficult for the City to utilize. It was his recom- mendation that.the City Council consider purchasing the first parcel as additional fields are needed for the disposal of effluent. Ron Benzer, Lynne Development Company, who had recently purchased the property under discussion from S. Stornetta, stated he would be willing to work out something with the City for the sale of the necessary land for the sewer plant. He hoped that the City Council would at least consider this proposal. The matter was referred to the City staff to meet with Ron Benzer to work.out the details of the proposal. 12. D. F..Romero, City Engineer, presented a report to the City Council regarding the results of traffic surveys for future installation of traffic signals on Johnson Avenue at Lizzie Street, at San Luis Drive and at Laurel Lane and on San Luis Drive at California Boulevard. He presented detailed figures from the traffic survey. He stated the figures indicated that the Johnson Avenue - Lizzie Street traffic sig- nal would be the most urgent and should be considered for inclusion in the 1972 /73.budget. He continued that the other intersections had relatively high volumes of traffic but did not yet warrant traffic signals. The matter was referred to the.1972/73 budget consideration. 13. The City.Engineer presented a report on the.cost comparision for' alternate surface improvements for Parking Lot No'. 12 to be constructed at Higuera and Nipomo Streets. The comparison was between the so= called eco -lot which.consisted of extra strength concrete building blocks on. edge, . a turf surface.and a sprinkler and drainage system. The eco -lot was compared with conventional paving. The cost of the eco -lot would be approximately $2.30 per square foot. The cost of normal six -inch base.and two -inch asphalt concreiepaving would be $0.57 per square foot. The City Engineer continued that a factor.of more importance that'the initia_I cost was in the requirement of watering.and mowing the lot which would require some type of scheduling to see that all vehicles were removed from the parking lot at least twice a week and he con- tinued that his experience in attempting to clear the other lots for maintenance.purposes had been very poor. He felt this.would result in a great loss of time and effort. He felt the costs,would..add.up to a substantial amount over a period of years. „ D. F. Romero recommended that consideration of the high initial cost and the increased amount of maintenance would lead the Council to choose the standard lot and not the Eco -lot. Lane Wilson, Park Foreman, agreed with the comments of the City Engineer regarding the cost of maintaining an eco -lot but felt that an experi- ment with the eco -lot could be tried to see how it actually worked. The City Council discussed the eco -lot with the City Engineer and the Park Foreman. Mayor Schwartz suggested that the C.ity might run a test patch of eco -lot in a portion of Parking Lot No. 12 to review the cost and maintenance problems and if it did not work out, the blocks and.top soil could be salvaged and used elsewhere. He suggested that the Council might con- sider placing the eco -lot test patch in the exit to Nipomo Street. 7 LJ 1 City Council Minutes June 21, 1971 Page 12 On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the City Engineer was instructed to place a patch of eco -lot in Parking Lot 12. Motion carried with Councilman Blake voting no. 14. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported the results of the hearings held by the Division of Highways regarding the reconstruction of Edna Road and Broad Street (State Route 227) from Orcutt Road to High Street. He explained to the Council the proposed changes and the routing of the new widened Broad Street. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the City Council indicated support of the modified plan for Route 227 in the City of San Luis Obispo, Motion.carried with Councilman Gurnee voting no. 16. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the following contract payments were approved and ordered paid on June 25, 1971: M. J. Hermreck, Inc. Est. #1 $22,174.51 Paving Madonna Rd., So. Higuera & Laurel Ln. City Plan 20 -71 M. J. Hermreck, Inc. Est. #2 $ 2,463.84 Paving Madonna Rd., So. (Final) Higuera & Laurel Ln. City Plan 20 -71 ' Motion carried. 17. Communication from the City Housing Authority requesting Council consideration of the extension of its lease on the City -owned building in Mitchell Park to September 1972, as its new facilities on Leff Street would not be ready until that time. William Flory, Park and Recreation Director, stated that the Park and Recreation Commission was very anxious to take over the building from the Housing Authority so that they could proceed with enlargement and enrichment of the senior citizens program in this building. He was sure that the Park and Recreation Commission would recommend no extension of the Housing Authority lease. Donald Van Harreveld, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission, emphasized to the City Council the desire of the Commission to take over the use of this building. The request was referred to the Park and Recreation Commission for study and recommendation to the City Council. 18. Communication from the Channel Counties Division of the League of ' California Cities asking if the City Council had any matter to be brought before the general session of the League of California Cities. If so, to notify the Channel Counties Division for action at their next meeting. The matter was continued. 19. Legislative Bulletin of the League of California Cities of June 18, 1971 was ordered received and filed and the City Attorney was asked to write a letter to thank Assembly Ketchum for his support of A.B. 1617 and urge Senator Grunsky's support when it came to the Senate. City Council Minutes June 21, 1971 Page 13 20. The City Engineer.reported on the request of the developerof Tract No. 410, Teakwood Terrace, for permission to plant trees.and not deposit funds with the City for the area to be developed as condominiums. The City Engineer was instructed to notify the developer that it was the consensus of the City Council that the.developer should comply with.the requirements of the City ordinance and deposit funds for tree planting. 21. The City Engineer informed the Council that he felt the dirt mounds placed on the City property adjacent to the access road to Madonna Inn were in violation of the grading ordinance and would cause a drainage problem. He also felt that the Council should take some action immediately as Alex Madonna was starting to plant trees on the mounds which would.make it more difficult to regrade the mounds to meet the ordinance. The City Council asked Mr. Romero to contact A. Madonna and work out the matter of the dirt mounds to meet City requirements. 22. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, informed the City Council that Arnold Volny had taken over the latest Ferrini Tract (No. 405) and proposed to use post -top ornamental light standards for street lighting rather than the conventional electroliers. As the City would be paying for future lighting costs, he felt the Council should be so informed before Mr. Volny proceeded. He stated that, due to the height of the proposed post -top ornamental standards, much lower than conventional electroliers, additional lights would be needed to maintain adequate street lighting coverage. The City Council agreed with the idea of the post -top ornamental lighting standards but asked the City Engineer to see that the number was reduced to the normal intervals in order to reduce the ultimate cost to the Cfty. 23. By common consent, the City Council urged that the City.Attorney push ahead with the Bilodeau widening on Johnson Avenue and the College Square Acquisition on Foothill Boulevard as rapidly as possible. 24. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the meeting adjourned to Thursday, July 1, 1971 at 7:00 P. M. Motion was carried. APPROVED: July 19, 1971 �' l H. ZPATRICK,CITY CLERK 1