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Roll Call
Present
Absent:
City Staff
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
October 18, 1971 - 7:00 P. M.
City Hall
Emmons Blake, Myron Graham,.T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
John C. Brown
Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. Flory, Director
of Parks and Recreation; R. D. Miller, Administrative
Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; L. Schlobohm,
Fire Chief; A. J. Shaw, City Attorney; E. L. Rodgers,
Police Chief; R. D. Young, Planning Director:
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, Councilman
Brown was granted permission to leave the state. Motion carried.
C -1. The City Council authorized payment of claims against the City
subject to approval by the Administrative Officer.
C -2. On motion.of:Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham,
the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2239, a
resolution increasing the 1971 -72 budget. (Water Meters - #346 by
$6,000).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: John C. Brown
C -3. The City Clerk reported the following bids were received for con-
struction of the Laguna Lake Park Barrier, City Plan No. 6 -72. Bids were
opened October 18, 1971 at 2:00 P.M.
Madonna Construction Co. $11,462.00
Conco Construction $13,443.00
Walter Brothers Construction $14,004.20
R. Burke Corporation. $18,428.00
Proiect Estimate $10,665.89
Councilman Blake objected to the bid costs which were substantially over
the Engineer's estimate. He felt the City Council should look into some
other way to protect the park at less cost. He felt that the pole barriers
would not keep the motor bikes out.
John Lawrence, Laguna Lake area resident, opposed the barriers and urged
a 10 -mile per hour speed Limit which he felt would stop any misuse of the
park.
City Council Minutes
October 18, 1971
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Dennis Hynes, Laguna Lake area resident, urged the City Council to award
the contract and construct the berm and barrier at Laguna Lake Park in
order to protect the park for future generations of San Luis Obispans.
He stated the easiest way to impose the law was to ask the Police Depart-
ment to do so, but he was sure that the Council would not make this
request so he hoped that the Council would put in the berm and barrier.
E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief, stated he felt that the berm and barriers '
would make apprehension of violators easier for the Police Department as
it would contain the cyclist so the police officers could get him.
J. Lawrence felt that the motorcycle and mini bike problem was no longer
an issue as he felt the riders had policed themselves and were not using
the park as they had in the past.
D. Hynes asked that laws be passed and enforced so that both the public
and the cyclist could live in peace and quiet.
Councilman Graham still felt that the cost of the berm and barrier was
too expensive and that the City Council should put up signs limiting
access to the park area to motor vehicles.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, suggested that the matter be con-
tinued to the next meeting so that the bids could be more thoroughly
analyzed.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the matter
was continued to November 1, 1971. Motion carried with Councilman Blake
voting no and Councilman Brown absent.
C -4.. The City Council approved the following salary step increases
subject to restrictions imposed by the wage /price freeze:
Charles M. Blackburn - Police Officer
From Step 3 or $824 to Step 4 or $868
Walter E. DeBorde - BuAlding Inspector
From Step 4 or $868 to Step 5 or $918
Bobby J. Gentry - Maintenance Man II
From Step 2 or $608 to Step 3 or $636
Delbert D. Heading - Maintenance Man II
From Step 2 or $608 to Step 3 or $636
Edward R. Martin - Police Officer
From Step 1 or $734 to Step 2 or $776
Richard A. Reitz - Police Officer
From Step 3 or $824 to Step 4 or $868
Louis J. Schwiebert II - Police Officer
From Step 2 or $776 to Step 3 or $824
Ava T. Sigsby - Parking Enforcement Officer '
From Step 1 or $538 to Step.2 or $574
C -5. The City Council approved the following promotion:
William K. Harris as Maintenance Leadman (from Maintenance Man II)
effective November 1, 1971,to replace Val Soto who is.retiring.
Advancement in salary from 5th step of the lower range or $712
to Step 4 or $758 in the new range with consideration of
advancement to Step 5 upon successful completion of probation-
ary period of one year.
City Council Minutes
October 18, 1971
Page 3
The Council also approved the following appointments:
Robert J. Downey as Police Officer, effective October 16, 1971,
at Step 1 or $734 subject to one year probation-
ary period.
Roberta Goddard as Accountant, effective October 25, 1971, at
Step 1 or $796 subject to one year probationary
period.
James R. Nicklas as Building Inspector, effective October 16, 1971
at Step 1 or $796 subject to one year probation-
ary period.
Fred C. Wells as Police Officer effective October 16, 1971, at
Step 1 or $734 subject to one year probationary
period.
C -6. The City Council denied the claim of Lucille Mello for alleged
damages to her car due to placement of a City fire hydrant. Claim was re-
ferred to the City's insurance carrier.
C -7. The City Council received a communication from Mission Coast
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Health Association conveying information about
the bus system in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and urging the City to seriously con-
sider a transportation system to help relieve automobile congestion and
improve the quality of the air..'
' C -8. The City Council received a communication from the Promotional
Coordinating Committee regarding the dissolution of the County Development
Association and asking that the $5,000 allocated to the CDA which was un-
spent be referred to the Promotional Coordinating Committee for recommen-
dation for disbursement subject to Council approval.
Councilman Gurnee asked why the $5,000 which was not used by the CDA
should now be authorized to be spent for other promotional projects.
Councilman Graham felt the funds should be held for use in the Bicentennial
promotion.
Councilman Blake agreed that the funds could be used by the Bicentennial
Committee.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the
request be approved. Motion carried.
C -9. The request of the Bicentennial Committee to purchase 800 additional
silver commemorative medals for resale was approved by the Council.
C -10. Pat Gerety, Planning Associate, presented the following recommen-
dations of the Design Review Board for Christmas lighting in Mission Plaza.
a. Complete installation and lighting of living Christmas tree in a
planter next to Warden Bridge. Approx. cost.$750.
b. Flood lighting the Mission arcade and bell arches. Approx. cost $500.
c. Placing of Christmas lights in the form of a tree around the existing
center flag pole. Approx. cost.$1,500.
d. Decorate Murray Adobe as an old fashioned Christmas with lights on
eves and in front windows. Approx. cost $250.
e. Encourage adjacent property owners to decorate their buildings.that
face on Mission Plaza in a manner compatible with the Plaza theme.
Total costs $3,000.
City Council Minutes
October 18, 1971
Page 4
The City Council approved the Christmas lighting plans.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the consent
items were approved as indicated. Motion carried.
1. The City Council considered an agreement with William Hastrup,
Architect, for lighting the City's baseball field at Sinsheimer Park.
A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, reviewed for the Council's information, the
provisions of the agreement involving the work to be accomplished and
the cost to the City.
Donald Q. Miller, 2324 Johnson Avenue, opposed the City retaining another
architect to prepare and design plans and lights for the baseball field
as he felt the City Council was placing the wrong priorities for funds
in this project. He felt that a greater need for the citizens of San
Luis Obispo was a municipal swimming pool which would serve more people
than a baseball field.
Councilman Blake agreed that the City needed additional swimming pools,
but felt that Nuss Memorial Pool filled this need however inadequately
at this time. He felt the City should move ahead. and finish the baseball
project.
On motion of Councilman Blake,. seconded by Councilman Graham, the Mayor
was authorized to accept and sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
Motion carried with Councilman Gurnee voting no.
2. A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration,
amendments to the Municipal Code clarifying enforcement procedures.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the follow-
ing ordinance was intorduced: ORDINANCE NO. 535, an ordinance revising
the enforcement provisions of the Municipal Code, amending certain. code
sections to conform thereto, and repealing Code Section 1255.
Passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: John C. Brown
3. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's consideration
plans and specifications for the widening of Prefumo Canyon Road and Los
Osos Valley Road adjacent to Tract No. 403 (Teakwood Terrace). He explained
the scope of the work to be accomplished at an estimated cost of $23,500.
On motion of.Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham,-the call for
bids was authorized. Motion carried.
4. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented.plans and specifications for
Laguna Lake Park, Phase II Development. He explained the scope of the
work to include extension of existing water mains, underground electrical
service,.construction.of planter strips, sprinkler system, landscaping,
play equipment, boat launching ramp and floating pier. The estimated
cost would be $60,000.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the
plans and specifications be approved and forwarded to the State. -:of
California for their approval. Motion carried.
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October 18, 1971
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5. The City Council received the following recommendations from the
Planning Commission:
Abandon Florence Avenue between Haskin and Fletcher Avenue; abandon
Leona Avenue between Haskin Avenue and Fletcher Avenue; abandon Haskin
Avenue to the west of the proposed Bishop Street extension; abandon
that portion of Leland Terrace and Buena Vista Avenue excluded from
reversion to acreage under Tract 427.
With the following conditions of abandonment:
1. The developer shall dedicate Bishop Street to an alignment and
width approved by the City Engineer prior to the final abandon-
ment of these local streets.
2. The City shall retain a water easement along Haskin Avenue.
3. Developer shall show proof of ownership of all properties
fronting Haskin Avenue west of the proposed intersection of
Bishop Street.
4. The City reserves an easement 20 feet wide on Leland Terrace
along the route of the existing water main serving the Terrace
Hill water tank.
The City Engineer presented sketches showing what streets and what portions
of those streets were being recommended for abandonment by the Planning
Commission.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the follow-
ing resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2237, a resolution of
intention to abandon portions of Leland Terrace, Filmore Terrace, Haskin
Avenue, Leona Avenue, and Florence Avenue.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: John C. Brown
6. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommen-
dation of the Planning Commission to rezone property bounded by Fletcher,
Haskin, Boulevard Del Campo and Bushnell Streets from R -1 to PD R -1 (to
construct 40 single family homes, requested by Dan O'Donnell).
R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented the following recommendation of
the Planning Commission:
1. Development shall be in accordance with the submitted site plan subject
to its revision to comply with all conditions established by the
Commission.
2. A detailed landscape plan showing plant materials and method of irri-
gation shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Building
for review and approval.
3. A precise plan shall be submitted within six months from date of
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4. .Construction shall commence within two years of date of approval of
the precise plan.
5. Developer shall fully improve Bishop Street to the northerly line
of Haskin Street to normal standards for subdivisions, an improvement
of one half of Blvd. Del Campo and one half and an additional 12 ft.
lane on the far side of Fletcher and Bushnell Streets with extension
of all utilities and full street improvements.
6. Parking shall conform to City standards regarding access and man -
euverability.
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October 18, 1971
Page 6
7. Drainage shall be provided in accordance with standard practice for
subdivision, subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
8. Water main extensions shall be.made in accordance with requirements
of the City Engineer and Water Superintendent.
9. At such time as the precise plan is submitted, final and.detailed
elevations shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
10. Developer shall install at least five (5) City standard hydrants
with street valve locations to-be specified by the Fire Department.
11. Require developer to show proof of ownership of all.properties
fronting Haskin Avenue west of the proposed intersection of Bishop.
Dan O'Donnell, developer, explained what he was attempting to do with
this planned development. He felt that only through the planned develop-
ment, could he develop the land on this hill side without large cuts and
fills for the building sites. It was his intention to develop the houses
through pole construction in order to build to the contours of the land.
The plan called for small lots for each dwelling but each owner would
also own a portion of the open space which would be landscaped.
No one appeared for or against the proposal.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed:
The City Council discussed with the developer, the various conditions of
the planned development imposed by the Planning Commission.
On motion of Councilman Graham,.seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the follow-
ing ordinance was introduced for passage: ORDINANCE NO. 534, an.ordinance
amending the Official Zone Map of the City of San Luis Obispo.
Passed to print on the following.roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: John C. Brown
7 The City Council considered a communication from the San Luis Obispo
Peace Coalition requesting issuance of a permit for.a parade.on Saturday,
November 6, 1971 at 10:00 A.M. to end with a rally at Mitchell Park with
disbandment to be between 11:30 and 12:00 Noon.
E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief, commented that the request for the parade was
to march the wrong way on Higuera Street which would not allow for the
free flow of traffic. He felt it would be difficult to close the streets
not knowing the number of people involved in the parade. He had no
specific objections to the parade but hoped that the routing could be
arranged to.allow traffic to move freely through the City. . .
Ed Girod:, parade coordinator, stated his group.was willing to cooperate
and he was sure the parade route could be worked out with the Police
Department.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the parade
permit and the rally at Mitchell Park were approved subject to working
out the details with the Police Department. .Motion carried.
Mrs. Penny Cooter, Co- Chairman of the San Luis Obispo Peace Coalition,
asked the City Council to adopt a "stop the war resolution" similar to
those adopted by other cities in California recently,.which read,. "be it
resolved that we, the San Luis Obispo City Council, petition our President
to effect an immediate, complete and total withdrawal of all U.S. person-
nel from Indo- China, so that we, as a Nation, can begin to reorder our
energies away from the waste of war and toward the solving of the
multitude of problems which threaten our existence as a free and pro-
ductive society."
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October 18, 1971
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Marianne Doshi, Cal Poly Student Body Vice President, urged the City
Council to support the resolution as presented by the Peace Coalition.
She felt the war had been going on for over 15 years and was wasting the
wealth and energies of our nation. She continued that stopping the war
would allow our nation to reorder its priorities and to solve some of
the problems facing our State and Nation.
Mrs. Monnie Kindly, Mothers for Peace, presented a petition signed by
1,836 interested persons urging the City Council to adopt a resolution
to effect an immediate, complete and total withdrawal.
Mrs. Sandy Silver, 1315 Cecelia Court, urged the City Council to support
the stop the war resolution on behalf of Mothers for Peace. She felt that
the City Council should take the first action supporting the'stop the war
movement and asking for the removal of troops from Indo China.
Harry Woolpert supported the resolution asking for an end to American in-
volvement in the war in Indo China. He explained the Peace Movement which
started in 1968 and he felt that the majority of the citizens of the
country were opposed to the war but were frustrated on how to make the
Federal Government aware of their feelings.
Pete Evans, Cal Poly Student Body President, stated he was in support of
the end the war resolution and hoped that the City Council would join with
the Cal Poly student government officers and try to bring an end to the
terrible war.
Ray McKenzie, 452 Islay, supported the peace resolution to end the war in
Indo China.
Steve James supported the resolution requesting that the U. S. get out of
Viet Nam and he further felt that the majority of the people in San Luis
' Obispo were opposed to the war in Viet Nam. He felt that the City Council
should take steps to that end with this resolution.
Donald Q. Miller stated he was in support of the request from the Peace
Coalition to adopt a resolution urging the Federal Government to withdraw
all American troops from Southeast Asia. He felt that the citizens of
this country were sick and tired of the Viet Nam War and wanted their
government to get them out of Indo China.
Ed Girod explained to the City Council that the Peace Coalition had as
members young people, old people, rich, poor, clergymen, veterans, etc.,
all of whom wished to be out of the Indo China War.
Tom Quinlan, 1526 Osos, was in support of the Peace Coalition's efforts.
Councilman Graham stated he was in support of the request for the City
Council to adopt a resolution regarding the termination of the war in
Indo China.
Councilman Gurnee agreed with Councilman Graham in supporting the Peace
Coalition resolution and stated that he would whole - heartedly support
any Council action on the requested resolution.
Councilman Blake presented a resolution for the Council's consideration
' which read as follows:
WHEREAS, on June 16, 1971, the United States Conference of Mayors adopted
a resolution urging the President to do all within his power to bring
about the complete withdrawal of American troops from Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities, adopted a similar resolution
while in conference September 29, 1971, now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the President of the United States be commended for his
efforts to date in bringing the war in Vietnam to an end, and encouraged
to continue his efforts on behalf of Americans, and be it further
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RESOLVED that the City urge that in order to achieve immediately the
start of the release of American Prisoners of War and those missing in
action, and in the interests of reordering our priorities and resources
so that all our citizens can be better served; the President of the
United States remove all American troops from Indo -China as soon as
possible.
Mayor Schwartz felt he could support the resolution proposed by
Councilman Blake.
Councilman Graham stated he too could support the proposed resolution if
the last four words were changed from "as soon as possible" to
"immediately."
Councilman Gurnee objected to Councilman Blake's resolution due to the
uncertain timing of the requested withdrawal.
Councilman Blake stated the main concern of the termination of the Indo-
China War Resolution was for the prisoners of war and the missing in
action and he did not want to encourage some action that would endanger
lives any more.
It was moved by Councilman Blake, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, that the
resolution suggested by Councilman Blake be adopted. Motion lost with
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee
ABSENT: John C. Brown
It was moved by Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Counci_lman.Graham, that '
the City Council accept the Peace Coalition resolution and add the phrase
"effective upon withdrawal of all American troops, that American Prisoners
of War and Missing in Action be released." Motion again lost with.a tie
vote:
AYES: Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee
NOES: Emmons Blake, Kenneth E. Schwartz
ABSENT: John C. Brown
It was moved by Councilman Blake, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, that the
Council adopt a resolution amending the Peace Coalition resolution "that
it further be resolved to achieve immediately the release of prisoners
of war and missing in action." The motion lost on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee
ABSENT: John C. Brown
It was moved by Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the
resolution begin "resolved that in order to achieve immediately the
start of the release of American prisoners of war and those missing in
action and the end of the Viet Nam conflict," then use the wording of
the Peace_ Coalition resolution. This motion lost on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth E. Schwartz, Emmons Blake
NOES: Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee
ABSENT: John C. Brown
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On motion of Councilman.Blake, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the follow-
ing resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2245, a resolution of the
City of San Luis Obispo petitioning the President of the United States
to effect an immediate and total withdrawal of all U.S. personnel from
Indo- China.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron.Graham, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: John C. Brown
8. Communication from the Planning Commission inviting the City Council
to meet in joint study session on October 19, 1971 to hear a proposal
for development of an 1800 acre recreational complex at Camp San Luis
Obispo.
9. The City Council adjourned to executive session to discuss property
acquisition involving possible litigation.
10. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the
meeting was adjourned to 7:30 P.M., October 19, 1971. Motion carried.
APPROVED:% December 61 1971
H. ZPATRICK, CITY CLERK