HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/17/1972MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY.17, 1972 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
Pledge
Roll Call
Present: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
T. Keith Gurnee:, Kenneth E. Schwartz
City Staff
Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. Flory, Director of Parks
and Recreation; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer;
J. Quirk, Water Foreman; E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief;
L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; A. J. Shaw, Jr., City Attorney;
R. Young, Planning Director.
C -1. The City Council approved payment of claims against the City subject to
approval by the Administrative Officer.
C -1A. The City Council approved the minutes of December 13, 1971.
C -2. The City Council approved the following contract payment:
Wally La Freniere Construction Co. Est. #4 $12,943.80
Remodel Fire Station No. 1
C -3. The City Council approved the recommendation of the Administrative
Officer that a program of allowing police officers assigned to the detective
division to receive additional stand - by.pay be extended up'to and including
the salary negotiation period.
C -4. The City Council considered final acceptance of Tracts 403 and 410,
John Deeter, developer.
Mayor Schwartz asked the staff to look into the new line on Prefumo Canyon
Road and Los Osos Valley Road as he understood that all utilities connected
with these tracts would be underground.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, explained that according to the City
Engineer, D. F. Romero, Harold Johnson (former City Attorney)-:had ruled
that we could not require the subdivision to place lines underground where
they had previously been above ground.
The matter was continued to February 7, 1972, for a report from the City
Engineer.
C -5. The City Council granted a request for sick leave in excess of two weeks
for Mrs. Alice Meck for recovery from an illness as requested by her doctor,
E. R. Carlsson.
C -6. 'A communication from the Department of Housing and Community Development
regarding State standards for factory built housing and asking cooperation from
local agencies in supporting these standards was referred to the Planning and
Building Department.
C -7. Letters from Mrs. Donna LaFreniere and Mrs. Donna R. Cross regarding
hunting on Laguna Lake and asking Council clarification of City policy
regarding such use of the lake were referred to the Chief of Police for
reply and clarification.
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January 17, 1972
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C -7. The City Council approved the following salary step increases to be
effective February 1,,1972: .
Steve Dunlap - Groundskeeper
From Step 1 or $558 to Step 2 or $590
Robert J. Downey - Police Officer
From Step 1 or $734 to Step 2 or $776
Thomas M. Gallimore - Police Officer
From Step 4 or $868 to Step 5 or $918
Edward R. Martin - Police Officer
From Step 2 or $776 to Step 3 or $824
Marilyn Perry - Legal 8 Administrative Secretary
From Step 4 or $692 to Step 5 or $734
James Ritterbush - Fireman
From Step 2 or.$734 to Step 3 or $776
Fred C. Wells - Police Officer
From Step 1 or $734 to Step 2 or $776
Terry Young.- Police Officer
From Step 3 or $824 to Step 4 or $868
C -9. A communication from the Department of Housing.-and Urban Development
regarding the Workable Program which is associated with the City's urban
renewal program was received and.the staff was authorized to. up -date the
program working with the Citizens' Advisory Committee.
C -10. The City Council received an invitation to attend a community work-
shop on psycho- active drugs to be held on February 20 at Cal Poly, sponsored
by Project #9. The City.Council authorized the Police Chief to approve any
police officer who wished to attend the workshop without overtime pay with
the City to pay registration fees.
C -11. The City Council received the Planning Commission '..s draft of their
statement to the planning consultant regarding their philosophy and proposals
relative to height control in the City.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the consent
items were approved as indicated. Motion carried.
1. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the final passage
of ORDINANCE NO. 540, an ordinance amending the official zone map, to rezone
property located on the east side of Higuera Street between Prado Road
extended and Elks Lane extended from R -1 AH to R -2 -S AH, R -H -S AH,.;and
C -H -S AH.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared for or against the rezoning.
Moor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, ORDINANCE
NO. 540, an . ordinance amending the official zone map of the City of San
Luis Obispo, was introduced for final passage..
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:. Councilmen Blake, Brown, Graham, Gurnee and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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2. At this time the City Council held.a public hearing on the final passage
of ORDINANCE NO. 541, an ordinance amending the official zone map, to rezone
property bounded by South, Meadow, Funston and Lawton Streets from District M
and R -1 to C -H -S and R -2 -S'.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared for or against the rezoning.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, ORDINANCE NO. 541,
an ordinance amending the official zone map of the City of San Luis Obispo, was
introduced for final passage.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Blake, Brown, Graham, Gurnee and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. At this time the:City Council held a public.hearing:..on the final passage
of ORDINANCE NO. 542, an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to establish
a speed limit on Los Osos Valley Road, (to reduce speed from 50 mph to 45 mph).
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the City Council.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded.by Councilman Graham, ORDINANCE NO. 542,
an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to establish a speed limit on Los
Osos Valley Road, was introduced for final passage.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Blake, Brown, Graham, Gurnee and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. The City Counc'.I discussed a proposed increase in sewer rates in light
of communications from the Department of.the Treasury stating that the
City was exempt from the rules of Phase II as to sewer service charges.
The letters were received and filed. The matter was continued to the study
session on February 14, 1972.
5. The City Council considered a request from John Ross, architect, to
construct a street -type driveway entra.nce to the parking lot of the Breakers/
Hill Top Restaurant on Calle Joaquin.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated he had-no objections to this request but
only the Council could grant such a request.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown, the request
was approved. Motion carried.
6. The City Council received a communication from Associated California
Employees requesting approval of a program known.as Health Maintenance
Organization (HMO) for public employees in the San Luis Obispo County area.
Tom Smith, Secretary - Manager, County Employees' Association, spoke in favor
of the feasibility study for HMO for San Luis Obispo County and hoped the
City Council would endorse the proposal as requested.
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January 17, 1972
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On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the
City Council endorse the proposed feasibility study for HMO as recommended
by Associated California Employees. Motion carried.
7. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on RESOLUTION NO.
2257, a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis.Obispo giving
notice of the proposed annexation to said City of territory designated
as "Danley Annexation."
The City Clerk presented the recommendation from LAFCO approving the pro-
posed annexation of territory.
D. F._Romero,.City.Engineer, explained the proposed area to be annexed, its
location and future street widening that would influence the area's
development.
W. A. Danley stated he had no comment at this time but would be willing to
answer any questions.
Moor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
Robert Barrows, 870 Meinecke Street, stated he was opposed to the annexation
based on the proposed use for mobile homes and particularly the density
which he believed was excessive. He stated he would support a proposal
for R =1 density but objected to the high density due to the proximity of
the airport.
R.'-D. Ful.ler,:Zdna Road, supported the proposed annexation for needed
development of drainage for adjacent properties. He felt this was a good
development and the area should be annexed to the City. He then discussed
with the City Council the maintenance of the County road to the north of
the proposed annexation which he presently maintained with no help from the
County for the past twenty years. He hoped that if the area were annexed
to the City, the City would maintain the road and relieve him of the
responsibility...
Mrs. Joan Rich, President of the League of Women Voters, presented the
following statement from her organization opposing the annexation:
(1) We are opposed to further destruction of the area's creeks.
(2) We support strict adherence to the General Plan. This proposal is
contrary to the General Plan and is a case of "leapfrog" development.
The General Plan indicates this area should be devoted to industrial
uses; any other use might be incompatible with the airport. In his
appearance before LAFCO last February, when the annexation of this
area plus other nearby property was discussed, Mr. Rogoway indicated
his opposition, feeling that such an annexation was premature because
the City's general plan for the area was incomplete. We agree with
this position and feel the comment is valid now, even though the
area proposed for annexation has been decreased.
(3) The proposal is against the wishes of the people in the area. When
you look at it on the map, you see that these people have been
gerrymandered out. Gradual, piecemeal annexation does not solve
the issue of the wishes of the residents.
(4) And finally', th'e League supports prior consideration and, investigation
of all environmental effects of any proposed project. At a time
when the City's consultant's plan is pending, the Open Space Plan for
the County is pending, the County preliminary master water and -sewer
plan is pending and when the city is in the process of examining its
own goals for future development and growth, it would seem prudent
to deny this proposed annexation.
Mrs. Valerie Endres, member of the Planning Commission, stated she was
opposed to the proposed annexation at least until the Planning Commission
and City Council had developed their aims and goals for San'Luis Obispo's
future either on a growth or no growth basis and also .until the final .plan
of the City presently beii:ing prepared had been analyzed to see if the
Danley Annexation should be in or out of the City.
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January 17, 1972
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Warren Kiley, Save Our Valley Committee, was opposed to the proposed
annexation until the City Council had received the consultant's report
regarding goals, aims and growth patterns for the community.
W. A. Danley supported his request for annexation. He stated he had been
encouraged by the City in its prezoning approvals and he had spent considerable
sums in engineering, etc., and this evening was the first time any objections
had been voiced. He urged the City Council not to change plans at this time.
E. Garcia, Edna Road:west of the proposed annexation, supported the annexation
and hoped if the.Danley area were annexed,.that his property would also be
annexed so he could develop it economically.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Gurnee was opposed to the annexation as he felt it was an illogical
extension of the City's boundaries. He also felt the City should wait for
the Eisner report and General Plan. He felt that piecemeal annexations to
the City were wrong, and all annexations should be on a planned basis. He
also wondered about the environmental impact on this portion of the Edna
Valley. He again stated he felt all annexations should be on a planned
basis and not helter - skelter as existing City policy allowed. He urged that
a decision be continued until the General Plan and growth studies had been
made and studied.
Councilman Blake stated it was his understanding that the Planning Commission
had unanimously approved this annexation.when originally proposed. He felt
he would support this annexation on the idea that the airport should eventually
be served-with sewer and water and should be in the City.
Councilman Brown also felt that the Planning Commission had approved the
annexation prior to going to LAFCO and he felt it was too late to stop the
matter as the property owner had complied with all requirements necessary
to complete the annexation.
Councilman Graham was not opposed to the annexation per se, but was opposed
to the planned development by Mr. Danley for various reasons. He also felt
the annexation should be continued for further input by the citizens of the
community.
Mayor Schwartz felt that the only consideration that the Council could make
was whether this area should be annexed to the City, whether it was a proper
addition to the City and whether it was compatible with the growth patterns
of the City.
Councilman Gurnee felt that the Council should not take any action on this
proposal until the General Plan had been delivered by the consultant and had
been considered by the City Council including the environmental and ecological
policies which would be developed by the City Council.
A. J. Shaw, Jr., City Attorney, stated that Governmental Code Section 35310.1
stated that the County road could not be added to this annexation as the only
consideration by the Council was what had been advertised and set for hearing.
Mayor Schwartz felt it was unfortunate that this annexation was before the
City Council at this time as the citizens of the City were debating the
City's future role in growth and expansion. He felt it must be decided whether
this annexation was orderly and was a proper addition to the City. He stated
that until the City Council could get a consensus of the citizenry on how the
City should grow, he would-be opposed to the Danley Annexation on the basis
of its location and density and its distance from the existing City limits.
He felt he would have supported the larger airport annexation, as it was a
logical, orderly development, but piecemeal annexation was improper. In his
opinion,.the City Council would be 11,1-advised to take action at this time
until the planning consultant report was received for consideration.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, that the
consideration of the'Danley Annexation be continued until March 6, 1972.
Motion carried.
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January 17, 1972 .
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8. At this time, the City Council held a public hearing on the C.ity's
position paper on the County Open Space Plan.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
Al Sands, County Planning Department, briefed the Open Space Plan being
considered by the County of San Luis Obispo at.this time. He reviewed the
recommendations of the Open Space Plan.
Robert Barrows, 870 Meinecke Street, stated he was-in support of the City.
Council's position paper on the Open Space Plan.
Don Risen, member of the City - Planning Commission, was in support of the
County-plan and endorsed the Council's position paper.
J: MacDonald, realtor, objected to the Council considering this Open
Space Plan as he could see no specific proposals for the City of San Luis
Obispo as the map shown was too small for him to make any sense out of it.
As to its effects on the City and its environs, he felt more information
should be given to the. ..citizens before any action was taken by the City
Council.
Mayor Schwartz explained that the area under consideration was a General
Plan of the entire county and that the City Council could only control
what was within the City limits and a small area immediately outside the
City limits. He then presented the existing General Plan.showing'the .
urban.reserve line on the plan.
J. MacDonald still felt more information was needed -on the effect that the
County Open Space Plan would have on the City of San Luis Obispo.
Mayor Schwartz stated he felt that the City Council should stick to the
urban reserve line as shown on the 1966'General Plan at least until the
new General Plan had been adopted.
J. MacDonald then suggested that the City Council hold up . any action on
the County.General Plan on Open Space until the Simon Eisner report had
been delivered to the City Council.
Mayor Schwartz again explained the purpose of the County plan was a
general plan on open space and its effect on the City's urban reserve
lines.
Councilman Blake stated he was sure that the plan being prepared by
Eisner would be criticized by the citizens and hopefully a good plan
would be delivered and if there were changes that must be made based on
the General Plan, he was sure they could be made by the County.
Donald Q. Miller supported the Council's position paper on the County
Open Space Plan stating he felt it was a good plan and he was hopeful
the citizens of the county would support the philosophy of open space
and good land use.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
The following is the amended position paper of the Council regarding the
County-Open Space Plan:
"The San Luis Obispo City Council has reviewed and expresses general
accord with the Open Space Plan prepared by the San Luis Obispo County
Planning Department dated December 1971. We recommend adoption by the
County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
"In making this recommendation, the San Luis Obispo City Council recog-
nizes that this plan is an element of the General Plan required by
State law and as a General Plan element will serve as a guide for
further specific and precise studies such as those recommended on
pages 33, 40, 46, 61, 65 and 73. We are appreciative of the continued
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studies that will be necessary for implementing the many recommen-
dations of this General Plan. We also recognize the opportunity for
continued public input through the medium of public hearings necessary
in the review and adoption of specific implementation proposals.
"The San Luis Obispo City Council wishes to take this opportunity to
express its deep concern for the need,to preserve thos precious
features of our natural surroundings.that,give identity to our City
and to our County, features which contribute to both the physical and
spiritual well -being of all who live in our City and County and which
make our City as well as San Luis Obispo County unique and distinctive.
We are most certainly concerned with the preservation of all the Morros
beginning with Islay Peak and continuing to Morro Rock with intervening
connecting links; we are vitally interested in our water courses that
they be preserved as both natural functional and scenic assets; we
appreciate the need for:the identification of flood plains; and we
have a deep interest in the status of the Irish Hills and the Santa
Lucia range. As you know, our General Plan recognizes an urban
reserve line, as shown on the current General Plan of the City, and
is a guide for the City until updated or altered by the Planning
Commission and Council action during our updating hearings, and we
desire that those areas beyond the urban reserve line be maintained
in rural agriculture and open space uses. Our position on shoreline
protection has been previously stated - -our shoreline must be protected
and maintained in essentially its.present natural state.
"Gentlemen, we believe that the adoption of this plan is a reasonable
action at this time, and that built -in safeguards will provide adequate
public review during future implementation stages. We commend the
County Planning Department in their work in preparing this thoughtful
plan for consideration."
Councilman Brown agreed with the position paper as amended.
Councilman Graham agreed with the Council's position on the Open Space ".
plan.
Councilman Gurnee agreed with the position paper and hoped that the City
Council was going to take action on the Plian.
Councilman Blake also approved the position paper as amended at this
meeting.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, that the
City Clerk be instructed to forward the Council's position paper on the
Open Space Plan to the County Board of Supervisors and the County
Planning Commission.
On motion of Councilman.Blake, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the follow-
ing resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2265, a resolution of the
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo recommending that the County of
San Luis Obispo adopt the Open Space Plan proposed for said County.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. Harold Miossi, President of the Santa Lucia Chapter of the Sierra
Club, asked the City Council to support U. S. Senate Bill 3027 which
would establish the "Lopez Canyon National Wilderness Area" under the
1964 Wilderness Act. He stated that the area proposed for wilderness
classification consisted of 21,500 acres of the Los Padres Forest
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approximately five miles east of the City of San Luis Obispo. By
placing the area under the wilderness act, its wild qualities would be
protected by statute; mining and installation of dams and water projects
would be forbidden; and the boundaries of the area could not be changed.
He concluded that Senate Bill 3027 was a once in a lifetime opportunity
to set aside this beautiful and primitive canyon as a site for outdoor
education and enjoyment. He concluded his presentation asking the City
Council to endorse Senate Bill 3027.
Robert Barrows, 870 Meinecke Street, stated he was in--support of the
request of the Sierra Club for establishment of a wilderness area in
Lopez Canyon.
Lee Wilson, Arroyo Grande, member of the Sierra Club, was in support of
the Lopez Canyon Wilderness Area as envisioned in Senate Bill 3027. He
felt this action would protect Lopez Canyon Creek water supply.
Paul Bohm, Sierra Club, was in support of the bill.
Rick Petroski, Cal Poly student, supported the plan to protect Lopez
Canyon.
W. Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated the City Recreation
Department felt the City -owned property in Lopez Canyon fit into the
wilderness area and he hoped that at some future date, the City Council
would retain a recreation consultant to study the possible uses of the
Lopez property which would be compatible with the wilderness area.
Councilman Blake, hoped that if the Council endorsed the bill that they
would not hinder or limit the use of the City property for recreational
purposes. He felt he would support endorsement of the bill.
Councilman Gurnee agreed with the City endorsement of the establishment
of a wilderness area in Lopez Canyon.
Councilman Brown also supported the plan to create the Lopez Canyon
Wilderness Area.
Councilman Graham supported the plan but agreed with Councilman Blake
regarding protecting the City owned property.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham, the
following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2263, a resolution
of the City of San Luis Obispo supporting United States Senate Bill
3027 designating Lopez Canyon as a wilderness area.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2264, a resolution of the City
of San Luis Obispo urging the Board of Supervisors and the other cities
of San Luis Obispo County to support U. S. Senate Bill 3027.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
T. Keith.Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Council asked the Parks and Recreation Commission to study the
effect of the wilderness area on future plans for the City land in
Lopez Canyon.
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10. D. F. Romero,.City Engineer, brought to the Council's attention the
abandonment of a sewer easement in Sherwood Terrace subdivision which was
no longer needed by the City.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the follow-
ing resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2262, a resolution
setting a public hearing for the proposed abandonment of a sewer easement
in Sherwood Terrace.
Passed and adopted on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, Myron Graham,
T. Keith Gurnee, Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11A. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and specifications
for Meadow Park, Phase II, which included construction of P.C. concrete
curbs, installation of automatic sprinklers and planting the park with
grass and trees at an estimated cost of $48,000.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, the plans
and specifications were approved and the Engineer was authorized to call
for bids subject to approval of cost sharing with the Federal government.
Motion carried.
Item X. D. F. Romero explained the earlier question regarding the pole
line which was installed along Prefumo Canyon Road for utilities rather
than an underground system as follows: He stated that the State law and
City ordinance did not-require undergrounding of existing overhead
facilities adjacent to subdivisions. This undergrounding could be re-
quired by formation of an underground district and proper notice to each
property owner, but under present regulations he did not feel the City
had proper authority to require these lines to be placed underground.
Bud Hoffman, P. G. 8 E., explained that this area of the City was not in
an underground district or in a new subdivision and there was no way
that the company could be forced to underground the utilities.
Mayor Schwartz suggested that the City ordinance be amended so that the
Prefumo Canyon overhead lines would be deleted when adjacent properties
had placed their utilities underground and so no new overhead lines would
be placed in a similar situation.
The Underground Utility Committee was asked to look into this matter.
1113. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and specifications for
the Palm -Osos drainage structure which would remove the sharp dip in
Palm .Street. The estimated cost would be $8,800.
The City Council discussed the proposal to remove the drainage dip and
place the :drainage underground.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the plans and
specifications were approved and the call for bids was authorized.
Motion carried.
12. The City Council.received a request from the Parks and Recreation
Department for permission to call.for bids for planting street trees in
Tract No. 405. Approximately 67 trees were needed, with soil additives,
planting and staking.and an estimated cost of $3,015 would be needed.
The City Council was informed that the developer had deposited sufficient
funds for purchasing the trees and for maintenance over a period of
three years.
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On motion of Councilman.Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the request
was approved and the call for bids was authorized. Motion carried.
13. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, presented the quarterly report
on the progress of the Capital Improvement Program.
14A. The following recommendation from the Design Review Board regarding
bridge beautification was received as noted in their January 6, 1972
minutes.
"1. Bridge Beautification Policy.
Action: The Design Rev +i:ew Board unanimously agreed that the attached
design presented by Mr. Pete Phillips should be used as a
standard for refurbishing the various bridge railings in the
community. The following priorities were established:
1.. Broad Street - Mission Plaza
2.. Nipomo Street - near Higuera
3. Santa Rosa St. - between Marsh & Pacific
4. Toro Street - between Marsh & Pismo
It was further recommended that the City commence with the refurbishing
of the Broad Street bridge railing in conjunction with Phase III of
Mission Plaza."
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown, the recom-
mendation was approved. Motion.carried.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, that when
the refurbishing commences, the Broad Street bridge be the first one.
Motion carried. '
14B. The following recommendation was contained in the January 11, 1972
minutes of the Design Review Board regarding the Path of History:
"2. Path of History.
Action: Recommend the Path of History be greed in color to correspond
with the State color code for direction guidance. The Path of
History should be painted adjacent to the centerline of the
road to avoid confusion with numbers in the center of the
travel lane."
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the.recom-
mendation was approved subject to concurrence of the Historical Society
and study of the routing by the Traffic Committee. Motion carried.
14C. The Council received a recommendation from the Design Review Board
for refurbishing the Cigar Factory bridge which would include the appli-
cation of redwood skin over the existing structure which would be left
natural and would require no maintenance. Planters should be constructed
along the outside of the bridge to contain trailing plants. They
reocmmended that this project be included as part of Phase III of
Mission Plaza.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the City
Council approved the recommendation of the Design Review Board and agreed
that it should be included in Phase III of Mission Plaza. Motion carried.
15. A communication from Lt. Governor Ed Reinecke regarding reapportion-
ment of the State was received and filed.
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16. A communication from California Council on Intergovernmental Relations
regarding planning districts was received and filed.
17. A resolution from the City of Camarillo requesting the State Water
Resources Control Board to initiate stricter controls on discharges of
municipal and industrial waste waters into the ocean was received and
filed.
18. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported on the problems which devel-
oped on January 11 and 12 when the relocation of the water main at the
California Boulevard overcrossing at Freeway 101 was carried out. He
summarized the difficulties encountered by the contractor which finally
necessitated calling out City forces to restore service which had been
interrupted for. nearly fifteen hours.
John Quirk, Water Foreman, and Mr. Romero, reported on the difficulty
encountered by the contractor who did not have proper equipment for the
project and demonstrated a lack of advance planning by failing to pro-
vide necessary backfill materials: They stated that the supervisor
frequently left his crew to do work on their own which they did not
appear to know how to do. They described the crew as inexperienced with
an attitude of unconcern as the need to restore the water service be-
came more critical. They felt that the contractor was aware of the
necessity to restore service quickly but did not plan accordingly and
tried to take too many short cuts which resulted in further delay.
The City Engineer recommended that the City Council remove this con-
tractor, Jamieson Construction, from the City's approved bidder's list
until he could demonstrate that his frim was a responsible contractor.
A..J. Shaw, City Attorney, explained the steps that the City Council
' could take which would be to (1) instruct the City Clerk to notify the
City Council each time that Jamieson Construction Company bid on a
City job; or (2) the City Council could take action to disqualify the
contractor and then require.him to submit evidence of good workmanship
and ability before being allowed to bid on future City jobs.
The City Council adopted the first recommendation with the City Clerk
to notify the City Council when and if Jamieson Construction Company
attempted to bid on any City work.
19. The City Council adjourned to executive session.
20. On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Blake, the
City Council adjourned to January 25, 1972 for a joint meeting with
the Planning Commission and the planning consultant, Simon Eisner,
Motion carried.
APPROVED: February 7, 1972
H. ATRICK, CITY CLERK