HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/1972MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
February 7, 1972 - 7:00 P.M.
City Hall
Pledge of Allegiance was led by representatives of the Natoma Council of
Camp Fire Girls.
Roll Call
Present: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
Absent: Myron Graham
City Staff
Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. Flory, Parks
and Recreation Director; R. D. Miller,
Administrative Officer; E. L. Rodgers, Police
Chi:ef; D. F. Romero, City Engineer;
L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; A. J. Shaw,
City Attorney; R. D. Young, Planning Director.
Item A. The City Council considered the request of the Natoma Council
of Camp Fire Girls for permission to raise the Mission Plaza flags on
Saturday, March 18 at 10:00 A. M. as part of their observation of their
"Birthday Week."
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the request
was granted. Motion carried.
C -1. The City Council authorized payment of claims against the City
subject to approval by the Administrative Officer.
C -2. The following Council meeting minutes were approved:
December 20, 1971, January 3, 5, 10, 13, 17 and 25, 1972.
C -3. Councilman Gurnee announced the recommendation of a Council Sub-
committee that Barbara Kautz be appointed to the City Housing Authority
to complete the unexpired term of Burton Walter, resigned.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, the
appointment of Barbara Kautz was confirmed. Motion carried.
C -4. The City Council approved
Wally LaFreniere Const.
Remodel Fire Station #1
Jamieson Construction
California Boulevard
Water Main Relocation
the following contract payments:
Est. #5 $7,821.00
Est. #1 $9,234.22
Est. #2 378.69
(Final)
C. S. Construction Co. Est. #2 $14,780.52
Prefumo Canyon Road & Est. #3 1,871.68
Los Osos Valley Rd.Widen. (Final)
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R. Burke Corp. Est. #3
Meadow Park, Phase I
City Plan 5 -72
R. Burke Corp. Est. #1
Laguna Lake-Park Barriers
City Plan 10 -72
Wesley G. Watkins Est. #3
Municipal Parking
Lot #12
City Plan 28 -71
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February 7, 1972
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$" .8., 397:07
$ 2,942.80
$ 6,643.80
C -5. On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Blake,
the following resolution was introduced to increase the 1971/72 Budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 2267, a resolution increasing the 1971/72 Budget to in-
clude inspection fees for Tract 442 (Burke) in the amount of $1,500.
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 approved the recommendations of the Admini-
strative Officer to initiate new recruitment procedures for Director of
the Water Department.
They also approved promotion of Water Foreman, John Ouirk, to Assistant
Director of the Water Department, Range 30, at the third step of $1024
per month, with further advancement on an annual basis, subject to a one
year probationary period in the new position.
C -7. The City Council approved the request of W. A. Danley to con-
tinue consideration of his tentative planned development for six months.
C -8. The Council approved the request of the Planning Commission for
funds to allow four members to attend the League of California Cities
"Institute for Planning Commissions" in San Jose on February 23 -25, 1972.
The funds were to be taken out of the Planning Commission budget with re-
plenishment later if necessary.
C -9. A memorandum from the County Health Officer regarding a require-
ment for future Whale Rock grazing leases to keep the cattle from contam-
inating the water was referred to the Whale Rock Commission.
C -10. The City authorized the Human Relations Commission to spend
$35.00 per month for Hot Line to handle calls instead of the answering
service at $20.00 per month.
C -11. A proposal from the Nite -Time Lions Club to help develop a mini
park near Broad and South Streets was referred to the Parks & Recreation
Commission and staff for recommendation.
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C -12. On motion.of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown,
the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2266, a
resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with the State
Department of Finance for a 1972 population estimate.
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 -13.. The Administrative Officer announced the receipt of $2,173.00
from the State of California as reimbursement for Peace Officers
Training.
C -14. The Council received a resolution from the County of Santa
Barbara expressing appreciation to the San Luis Obispo City Fire Depart-
ment for assistance during a recent fire.
C -15. The Council received the annual report from the Curator of
the County Historical Museum, Mrs. Louisiana Clayton Dart.
C -16. The Council received an invitation to participate in the Pismo
Beach Clam Festival Parade on February 26, 1972.
C -17. The Council received an informational item regarding replacement
of the trees removed for widening Johnson Avenue at Marsh Street on
the Ready -Kuden property.
C -18. Council consideration of a letter to the Board of Supervisors
regarding the Master Water & Sewerage Plan for the County prepared by
Robert Born of CDM, Inc. was continued to the end of the meeting.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, the con-
sent items were approved as indicated. Motion carried.
1. The City Council considered the request of the Building Depart-
ment for the issuance of a complaint against Jay Stream for violations
of the City Building Code and Fire Code at the Wickenden Building at.
1026 Chorro Street.
The Council received a letter from the Fire Marshal, Don Kaye, notifying
them that the Fire Department supported the stand of the Building
Department regarding the violations to building and fire codes at the
property at 1026 Chorro.
A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, briefed for the City Council how the situation
arose regarding the Violations at 1026 Chorro in building a wooden
structure in Fire Zone 1 and he stated it was his advice to the Building
Department that they seek a misdemeanor complaint to correct the viola-
tions listed. He then listed the various actions the City Council
could take on this matter:
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1. Abatement by City forces; and imposition of a lien
upon the property.
2. Injunction from Superior Court.
3. Misdemeanor complaint for Building Code violation.
' J. W. Stream,stated he would abide by whatever decision the City Council .
made in this matter, but he asked that the City Council rela.ize that the
patio which had been built was not technically a structure but was an
outside area fence for privacy. He reviewed for th-Council the history
of the remodeling of the Wickenden Building since purchase by him. The.
remodeling started on the first floor but due to the age of the building
much of the remodeling was carried on throughout the building such as
wiring, etc. He continued that during all this remodeling they had tried
to go along with whatever the City Building Inspectors requested. He
stated they had planned to spend $30,000 for the work but the work had
now cost about $70,000, partially caused-by additional City requirements.
He concluded by saying he did not feel that he was causing any fire prob-
lems for the community with this small patio and hoped that something
could be worked out to let him keep the patio. If not, he would rip it
out.
Jack Kellerman, Chief Building Inspector, explained the violations in-
volved in this particular construction.
J. W. Stream again stated that he did not feel that the patio was a
structural addition to the building but was just a visual improvement
to the adjacent shops:
J. Kellerman stated that the violations involved Fire Zone 1 of the City
which prohibited use of any flammable materials.
Mayor Schwartz asked if other types of materials could be used in this
patio rather than wood.. He suggested asbestos.
J. Kellerman asked the City Council not to try to rationalize in order
to legalize this violation but to support the codes as adopted by the
City Council. He continued that if the City Council could not support
the codes, they should amend the codes to allow this type of construction
in Fire Zone 1.
J. W. Stream stated that if he must work this matter out with J. Kellerman,
he would rather rip out the patio.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, that in the
interest of the health, safety and welfare of the City and its citizens
that this structure which violated fire codes, be removed within thirty
days.
Councilman Blake felt that the small patio could be salvaged if some type
of fire retardant material were installed-In lieu of the wood.
Councilman Gurnee felt the City interpreted the provisions of the building
code too strenuously and because of this approach, much good development
was stopped in the City.
The motion carried with Councilman Graham absent.
2. The City Council considered the request of Jack Westerman Con-
struction Company for permission to install a 30 foot driveway at a
residence to be constructed at 141 Las Robles.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained Mr. Westermanys request was actually
for 24 foot bottom dimension. Mr. Romero had no objection to this extra
width, provided the grades from the back of sidewalk to garage floor would
continue to fall within City standards for driveways.
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On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the re-
quest be approved subject to the conditions that the driveway meet the
minimum driveway standards of the City and if not, the width would be
determined by the grade. Motion carried, Councilman Graham absent.
3. The City Council considered the request of California Motor
Express for a street -type driveway entrance to the new terminal to be
constructed on Prado Road.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended to the City Council that this
request be approved as this was needed for the large trucks operated by
California Motor Express.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the request
was approved. Motion carried, Councilman Graham absent.
4. The City Council considered the request of the Promotional
Coordinating Committee for the Couhcil's authorization to enter a
contract with Sunset Magazine for a six month period for advertising
at a total cost of $1,926.
Enrico Bonglo stated he was opposed to the expenditure of public funds
regardless of how collected to advertise in Sunset Magazine or any other
publication. He felt that an.y public funds, that were spent should be
used for improvements which would serve the City of San Luis Obispo
and make it a better place and then people would come without any induce-
ment by paid advertising. He continued that he felt the City should .
spend money on improving facilities to make the City better not only for
tourists and visitors but for the residents of the City.
R. Dunin, Chairman of the Promotional Coordinating Committee, spoke in.
favor of the Committee's request as he stated it was the Committee's
feeling that the City should advertise in order to promote the tourist
oriented businesses in San Luis Obispo.
Councilman Brown stated he was.in favor of the Committee's request as he
felt that an ad in Sunset would be a good investment for the City.
Councilman Gurnee was opposed to the request as he felt that the Promotion-
al Coordinating Committee was going nowhere fast. He continued that he was
philosophically opposed to any promotion-by the City and particularly the
activities of this committee. He felt the main problem was that the City
had no direction in the promotional area but just jumped from one program.
to another. He suggested that the City Council and the Promotional
Coo�d.i:nating Committee should get together to discuss their thinking on
overall promotion. He concluded that he had found very few people who
supported the advertising and promotional program of the City.
Councilman Blake supported the request of the Committee and felt there
was a need for promotion of.the City. He.felt tourism was a clean in-
dustry and was supported by the bed tax and not the local taxpayers.
Mayor Schwartz reviewed the history of the bed tax in San Luis Obispo,
and the expenditures made by the City of this tax. He_ stated he would
support the request of the Committee.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the request
was approved and the Mayor was authorized to.sign the contract with Sunset
Magazine. Motion carried with Councilman Gurnee voting no, Councilman
Graham absent.
6. At this time :the City Council held a- public hearing on the pro-
posed abandonment of a sewer easement in Sherwood Terrace, Tract 375..
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D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained what was being proposed for aban-
donment and for what reasons.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing
No one appeared for or against the abandons
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by
ing resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION
authorizing quitclaim of sewer easement.
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nent.
closed.
Councilman Gurnee, the follow -
NO. 2268, a resolution
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Myron Graham .
Brown, T. Keith Gurnee,,
7. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to add definitions to the
zoning ordinance for an Educational Conference Facility and establish
conditions for such facilities in the R -H zone.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented the recommendations of the
Planning Commission to amend the ordinance to allow an educational con-
ference facility in the R- H.zone.
R. Dunin, Chairman of the Motel -Hotel Association, requested that the
City Council continue this matter for.one month until the Motel -Hotel
Association had an opportunity to muster opposition to this proposal.
He continued'. that when this matter was before the Planning Commission,
he had been promised that he would be notified of the time of the
hearing but this did not occur and the Motel -Hotel Association would'.
be hurt and would not have an opportunity to make their presentation.
Jeff Bines, General Manager of Stenner Glen, stated his organization
was the one that had asked the Planning Commission to consider this
amendment to the zoning ordinance with the conditions listed. He felt
that his organization through its state -wide fac,ili.ties could encourage
conferences and small conventions to come to San Luis Obispo and use
Stenner Glen facilities for this purpose. He continued that Stenner
Glen operation had been granted temporary use permits.for this same
operation for the past three summers and they were now asking.that
they be granted a permit to handle this type of activity throughout the
year. He then presented a list of groups that had contacted their organ-
ization and would like: to attend conference and meetings in San Luis
Obispo during the winter months.
Lou Schlimmer, Time & Treasures, stated he supported the recommendation
of the Planning Commission as this type of facility was needed in San
Luis Obispo and he felt that the Highway 1 location was an excellent one
for this purpose.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Blake stated he felt this was an excellent use of space in the
community as the facility was available and should be used. Further, this
use was highly desirable for the City not only for educational conferences
connected with Cal Poly but for other organizations throughout the state.
He supported the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
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Page 7
Mayor Schwartz outlined the actions that the City Council could. take in
this matter: (1) continue the consideration as requested by the Motel -
Hotel Association; (2) pass the amendment to print; (3) set another
public hearing, or (4) deny the request.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, the follow-
ing ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE.NO. 5.44, an ordinance amending
the Zoning Ordinance Code of the City of San Luis Obispo to provide for
Educational Conference Facilities.
Passed to print on the following roll.call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: .None
ABSENT: Myron Graham
4A. Communication from the Promotional Coordinating Committee
recommending that the City Council enter into a contract with
Carl F. Mansfield to serve as Promotional Coordinator of the Committee.
R. Dunin, Chairman of the Committee, presented a very detailed report on
the methods used by the Committee in interviewing the applicants for the
position of Promotional Coordinator and stated he felt Mr.. Mansfield was
the best candidate for the position.
Councilman Brown stated he was in support of the recommendation of the
Committee to handle public relations and news releases for the Committee
through the Promotional Coordinator.
Councilman Blake stated he supported the recommendation of the Committee.
He-felt that this was an excellent action by the Committee in screening
applicants for this position as he had attended the ten -hour interview
session.
Councilman Gurnee stated he still opposed advertising and promotion in
general as was now being done. He stated he would not support this recom-
mendation and still requested that a study meeting between the City.
Council and the Committee be set so that some decisions could be arrived at.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the
recommendation be approved and that a contract be drawn up by the City
Attorney to engage the services of Carl F. Mansfield as the City's Pro-
motional Coordinator. Motion carried with Councilman Gurnee voting no,
Councilman Graham absent.
8. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone property at the rear
of 401 South Higuera from C -H to R -H -S.
R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented the recommendations of the
Planning Commission as follows:
1. The subject property is 8.66 acres in area. The
applicant is requesting rezoning from C -H (heavy commercial)
to R -H (high density residential) district. Property to
the north is zoned R -H and R -2, property to the west:is
zoned C -H, property to the east is zoned R -1. There is a
large parcel zoned R -H approximately 100 feet south of the
subject property.
2. Based on the existing zone pattern in the area, the re-
quested rezoning appears to be appropriate.
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-3. The Commission was of the opinion that since develop-
ment is proceeding on the adjoining high density residential
property and since a definite zone pattern has been estab-
lished in this area for multiple family use, the Commission
recommended that the application for R -H zoning be approved
with the "S" design control combining designation attached.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
Ken Simpson, developer, appeared before the City Council in support of
the Planning Commission's recommendation.
No one else appeared for or against the rezoning.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown, the follow-
ing ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE NO. 543, 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, John C. Brown, T. Keith Gurnee,
Kenneth E. Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Myron Graham
9:15 P. M. Mayor Schwartz called a recess..
' 9:30 P.M. The Council meeting reconvened with Councilman.. Graham absent.
5. E.. L. Rodgers, Police Chief, reported to the City Council on the
investigation of his department relative to the indiscriminate shooting on
Laguna Lake both inside and outside the City. He explained that both City
and County ordinance prohibit the shooting of fire arms within that area,
but that it is difficult for an officer to make contact at the time the
shooting is going on and the mere possession of a weapon is not illegal.
Therefore, unless the weapon was fir.-ed'i,n.the presence of a Police Officer
he cannot arrest a person for shooting in the City. He concluded that it
was the feeling of the residents of the Laguna Lake area that they would
support an ordinance prohibiting possession of fire arms in the Laguna
Lake area which would then make persons possessing fire arms subject to
arrest.
A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, explained to the City Council the difficult
legal problems in enforcing laws dealing with the possession of fire arms
by citizens. He continued that many cases were pending in the various
courts at all levels trying to determine this question.
The City Council asked the City Attorney to study this matter in cooper-
, ation with the District.Attorney and see if they could recommend a
control measure to discourage indiscriminate shooting on both City and -
County areas.
9. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, asked that the Council consider
acceptance of improvements in Tracts 403 and 410 in thirty days as a
number of deficiencies still existed and must be corrected prior to his
recommendation for approval.
The matter was continued to March 6; 1972.
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February 7, 1972
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A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, reported he had researched the question of
requiring developers to place utilities underground in the streets ad-
jacent to their developments. He stated that several ways had been
proposed for the undergrounding of peripheral lines. It might be
possible to require the developer to only pay for half of the improve-
ments of the adjacent street with the developer across the street paying
the balance when he develops his property; one city has a flat charge
per foot for undergrounding utilities, with the City picking.up the.
difference. He stated there were various approaches and whatever the
Council decided must be done equitably and fairly to all developers.
The City Council asked Mr. Shaw to work up a proposed amendment encom-
passing these subjects after consultation with the City Engineer and
representatives of the utility companies.
10. R. D. Younq,.Planning Director, presented the tentative map
of Tract 429, Johnson Highlands #7, El Cerrito Court, for the Council's
information. He stated that the Planning Commission had approved the
subdivision subject to the following conditions:
1. Size of the drainage facility through Lots 5 and 6
shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
All other drainage shall remain in its natural state.
2. The power line traversing Lots 9 and 10 shall be
routed to the rear lot easement prior to issuance of a
building permit on this parcel.
3. The developer shall provide utility easements in
accordance with the requirements of the utility companies.
4. The developer shall be assessed.$1C_lper lineal foot of
street frontage for the purpose of street tree planting.
5. Water service to all parcels shall be taken below
elevation 460. Pressure to Lots 9 thru 12 shall be pro-
vided by individual pumps installed by each owner prior
to occupancy. The final subdivision map.and deed
restriction shall contain a statement similar to that
recorded with Tract 305, pointing out the restricted
pressure and responsibility of the property owner to
maintain pressure facilities.
The following exceptions are hereby granted:
1. Area exception for _Lots 1, 2,..5, 8, 12 and 16.
2. Depth exceptions for Lots 1, 2, 9 and 12.
3. Frontage exception's for Lots 5, 6 and 13.
4. Average width exceptions for Lot 8.
No Council action was necessary.
11. Traffic Committee Reports of January 25, 1972 and February 3,
1972.
72 -2 -1C. The Traffic Committee has met with Mrs. Dart to discuss possible
revisions in the Path of History (see copy of old brochure attached).
However, after extensive discussion, it was the feeling that the origninal
concept and routing was well thought out and that few changes should be
made. One suggestion which was well received was to group the first five
historical attractions as a starting point on the map,.depend.ing on where
the visitor to the community had parked his car. These would be the
Mission Plaza, the Old Mission, the Murray Adobe, the County Historical
Museum and the Cigar Factory. Another suggestion was that the old Court-
house and the-more contemporary City Hall be designated as the ending
attraction. If the Council has no objection, steps will be taken to
repaint the streets in the manner recommended by the Design Review Board.
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The City Council concurred with this recommendation.
72 -2 -2T. The Traffic Committee has looked at the City Engineer's plans
for channelization and traffic flow on California Blvd. since the bridge
structure has been widened. Left hand turning pockets are placed for
southbound traffic on California at Taft and turning pockets have already
been painted for left hand turning movements for northbound traffic at
the Department of Motor Vehicles and for southbound traffic across the
street headed for the freeway. In order to make these installations
workable and to achieve the full benefits of the widened bridge structure,
it is recommended that a red zone be authorized on the west side of
California from the palm trees and extending to the CHP driveway entrance
and on the east side from the alley north of Taft to a point approximately
120 feet south of the freeway on and off ramp opposite the DMV.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2270, a resolution establish-
ing a red zone on California Boulevard.
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
72 -2 -3T. We have been receiving more complaints about the lack of visi-
bility for westbound traffic on Hays entering Grand Avenue. The Traffic
' Committee has taken another look at this situation and feels that the
situation would be greatly improved if the first four car spaces on the
east side of Grand south of Hays were painted red, this being up to the
second driveway ramp. We recommend that a public hearing be scheduled
on this proposal and that Miss Dolan and Mrs. Martin among others be so
advised.
The City Clerk was instructed to set the matter for public hearing.
72 -2 -4T. We have been contacted by several businesses on the south side
of Marsh west of Nipomo on the possibility of extending the existing two -
hour time limit below Nipomo. The Traffic Committee has taken a look,
and outward appearances would tend to confirm the reports given us that
all -day parking is prevalent. We feel that a two -hour time limit during
the day with restriction of all -night parking would be warranted on both
sides of Marsh from Nipomo to Beach, but we suggest that a hearing be
scheduled before acting since there are several residences involved.
Clearance with the Division of Highways will also be necessary.
The City Clerk was instructed to set the matter for public hearing.
72 -2 -5T. The Traffic Committee has heard a presentation by Pat Gerety on
behalf of the Design Review Board recommending a comprehensive reorgani-
zation of regulatory and directional signs for the downtown grid bounded
by Nipomo and Santa Rosa and Monterey and Marsh. The Committee is gener-
ally in agreement and feels that the proposal would eliminate a great
deal of confusion and would be quite aesthetic an improvement over what
we have now. Mr. Gerety will be prepared to make an oral and slide
presentation and will have cost estimates for the Council's consideration.
In answer to a question regarding the availability of funds, the City
Administrator suggested that the bed tax reserve (not current promotional
money) might be appropriate.
No action was necessary at this point.
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72 -2 -6T. The Traffic Committee has received an analysis of street +l ght-
ing along lower Higuera extending from Prado Road to Tank Farm Road. The
study was made by P. G. & E. at Mr. Romero's request.. The recommendation
would be to provide brighter Lights at Prado Road and in front of the .
Silver City Mobile Home Park and provide six new lights, four of these
between Prado and Silver City, one between Silver City and Tank Farm Road
and one at the intersection of Tank Farm Road. We would then have 400
watt lights (mercury vapor) at Prado and at Tank Farm Roads, 250 watts in
front of Silver City and the rest would be 175 watts. The additional cost
to the City would be $350 a year. This area is presently very dark and
we recommend that the new installations be authorized.
The City Council approved the recommendation of the Traffic Committee.
72 -2 -7T. The Traffic Committee has received several requests for a load-
ing zone in the vicinity of the Network on Higuera Street in view of
congestion caused by extensive double parking in the area and a rash of
recent accidents. We feel that the whole situation could be handled
neatly by relocating the present bike rack east of the easterly cross-
walk at Garden, removing the next'two metered spaces to the east and
installing a loading zone in the spaces thus saved: The second part of
the proposal would be to replace the present iloading zone west of the
westerly crosswalk at Garden with two 36= minute time limit metered
spaces. These proposals would assist loading operation in the easterly
end of the block and would provide additional badly needed parking in
the center of the block where loading needs and congestion.do not seem
to be quite so critical. We so recommend.
On motion of Councilman Blake,.seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the
following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2271, a resolution
rescinding a limited parking and a loading zone on Higuera Street and
establishing limited parking and a loading zone on Higuera Street.
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
12. R. D. Young, Planning Director, reported to the City Council on
several meetings held by the ad hoc committee to develop a recreational
complex on public lands at the west end of Camp San Luis Obispo. He
stated that the ad hoc committee and the City Planning Commission felt
that this public land should be developed with the 750 acres being pro-
posed by the County of San Luis Obispo.
The ad hoc committee agreed with the concept of a regional park at the
Camp San Luis Obispo property but felt that detailed plans must be pre-
pared for the various elements. A cost estimate should be prepared
for development and maintenance and an agreement for financing must be
accomplished and the proper assessments for each jurisdiction involved
must be determined. The ad hoc committee recommended that the City
Councils of Morro Bay, and San Luis Obispo and the County Board of
Supervisors notify the U. S. Department of the Interior of the interest
in acquiring these public lands.for recreational purposes and to request
that the proposed land sale in public auction be delayed for a period of
one year in order that the three governmental entities could develop a
master plan and enter a joint powers agreement to develop the area.
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February 7, 1972
Page 12
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, the following
resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 2269, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo requesting the Federal Government
to cancel current plans to sell portions of Camp San Luis Obispo for pri-
vate development.
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
Copies of the resolution were to be sent to President R.ichard Nixon,
Governor Ronald Reagan, Congressman Burt L. Talcott, Congressman
Charles M. Teague, Senators Alan Cranston and John Tunney, the City of
Morro Bay and the Officials-- of the General Services Administration.
13. Pat Gerety, Planning Assistant, presented the following recom-
mendation of the Design Review Board on Dow.ntown Directional signing:
"The Design Review Board is proposing changes in downtown directional
signing in order to eliminate much of-the clutter that presently exists.
In general, we propose a uniformity of sign shape and color and a reduc-
tion in the number of separate sign poles'(standards). We hope to
accomplish a reduction of visual clutter and improve traffic and side
walk safety.
' "The Planning staff has conducted a detailed study of the central core
(Monterey -Marsh and Stant Rosa - Nipomo) and main entrances to the City
(Marsh, Broad, Santa Rosa, and Monterey). -All existing directional
signs were noted. Approximately 220 sign poles were noted in the
central core. A copy.of.. this survey is available in the Planning Office.
"A detailed map of proposed changes has been prepared. Thi.s plan shows
165 directional signs on 129 poles. Main details of the plan follow:
-Adopt new state international signs.
-Adopt state standards for location of one way and restricted turning
signs.
-Post restricted parking only once in each block (eliminate about
60 signs).
- Eliminate following signs: Chamber of Commerce, motels, country club,
fallout shelter, christian church, parking by permit only, S.P.station,
signals set for 25 mph, no "U" turn.
-Paint poles and back of signs sorrento olive.
-All signs to be on 24" format. .
- Remove all brackets from street lights.
"International style signs have been designed for all City directional
signs. A new sign standard has also been designed. These will be pre-
sented to the Council in slide form. A new City sign for parking lots,
parks, City entrances and public buildings has been designed and a
mock -up is being constructed. This sign will be presented to the
Council at a.later date.
"The staff has met with the Traffic Committee, State Division of High-
ways and other interested persons. All comment appears to be favorable.
The State expressed willingness to cooperate on their portions of Broad
and Marsh Streets pending their approval of a formally adopted plan.
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February 7, 1972
Page 13
"It is estimated that $10,000 will be necessary to- effectuate the new
directional signing (about $75 per standard). This figure does not .in-
clude time required by City forces for removal of existing signs and
installation of new signs.
"The Design Review Board recommends that this project be completed prior
to La Fiesta 72. In addition, all street furniture should be painted
the approved City color, sorrento olive. The Design Review Board has
determined that street furniture shall include back of signs, sign
standards, parking meters, benches, trash receptacles, light standards,
and traffic signals. Fire call boxes, fire hydrants, and mail drops
could also be painted olive with appropriate color coding. All painting
should be completed prior to the Fiesta."
Pat Gerety then made a slide presentation of examples where the new signs
and standards would be used, for Council information.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that all of the miscellaneous signs
in the downtown area have been installed at the request of the various
interested agencies in order to serve a need. He felt there would be
considerable pressure on the City Council to reinstall some of these
signs if they were removed. The limited parking signs had been placed
three per block in accordance with discussions with the Police Depart-
ment regarding proper notice to motorists. In Mr. Romero's opinion,
only one notice of parking restrictions per block was not enough.. He
explained that the double post for signs was not needed for strength,
merely for aesthetics, and that the excessive width of this structure
would extend 41? feet from curb face creating a pedestrian hazard,
particularly in very narrow sidewalk areas. He recommended that no posts
be set closer to the curb than 2 feet. Mr. Romero pointed out that in
many cases, signs could be mounted on existing poles, however, under the
proposed signing program, additional 2 -leg sign structures would be
installed in addition to the existing poles, thus creating a poorer
aesthetic situation than now exists. Mr. Romero objected to the one -way
sign proposed by the Design Review Board on the,basis.that:.this, was an
ineffective sign. He recommended that the existing large one -way arrow
be retained. Mr. Romero objected.to painting the backs of the aluminum
signs with Sorrento Olive on the grounds that this would create an ex-
cessive maintenance cost for his department. In general, Mr. Romero
objected to the placement of many of the signs, feeling that these signs.
would not properly serve the purposes intended, however, if directed by
the Council, he would install the signs in locations shown.
Councilman Gurnee stated the proposal of the Design Review Board was.a
step in the right direction, and felt further study might be needed on
posts or standard installation on.the narrow port.ions of the sidewalks.
Councilman Blake felt that the Design'Review Board's recommendation was
a great idea and that this City should proceed with the program. He also
felt that the program would clean up downtown by removing the multi -size
and colored signs from every pole 'in town. He felt the objection to
double standard si.gn on narrow sidewalks could be handled by placing
just single standards in these areas.
Councilman Brown also felt the proposal was a good one, but he too was
concerned about double leg standards on narrow sidewalks.
Mayor Schwartz liked the Design Review Board's idea. He felt it was a
good approach to clean up downtown by removing superfluous signs from
poles, etc.. He also wondered about, double leg on standards in the narrow
sidewalk areas..
Councilman.Gurnee felt that the Council should endorse the Design Review
Board Plan in principal with further modifications to standards, etc.
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City Council Minutes
February 7, 1972
Page 14
It was the consensus of the City Council that the Design Review Board
proposal be approved and the following recommendations were made for staff
guidance.
a. Order signs on 2 x 2 format.
b.. Have the Design Review Board and .staff study
2 x 2 format for one -way street signs.
c. Study use of cor- ten .for poles.
d. Study alternative of single post standard in
certain cases.
e. Study integration of waste receptacles with
standards. , .
f. Backs of signs to be.Sorrento Olive on anodized
aluminum if possible.
g. Also authorize painting of all street furniture
Sorrento Olive color as recommended by the Design
Review Board, EXCEPT:
1.. Spun Aluminum El.ectroliers.
..2. Fire Alarm Boxes
3.. Ma.i.I Boxes
h. 4: ^'Fire .21ly.drants.; Ic. ..._.
h. Conversion program to'start at Chorro 8 Higuera
Street and work outward.
13A. Copy of Design Review Board Minutes of January 19, 1972 regarding
street signing in downtown were received and filed.
136. Copy of Design Review Board Minutes of January 26, 1972 regarding
Street signing in downtown were.ordered received.and filed.
1 14. Deleted due to lack of documentation.
15. Discussion of-proposed State Constitutional Amendment 5 which
might relate to the Council's proposed tax incentive plan was continued
to February 14, 1972.
16A. A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, stated that he had reviewed the pro-
posed contract between the City and County of San Luis Obispo to transfer
the library functions to the County and after study, he did not believe
that the City Charter permitted the City to enter into this contract as
proposed. He felt the Charter must be amended by a vote of the people.
16B. It was the recommendation of City Attorney Shaw that any time
the City Council denies a permit or license or public service that a de-
tailed record in support of this decision should be maintained in case of
future legal action.
16C. The City Attorney stated that upon direction of the California
Attorney General, each call for bids by an agency of the State should
include a questionaire dealing with bid depository operations in connection
with the bid.
16D. A. J. Shaw reported to the City Council that the City had the
right to impose a time limitation condition on use permits depending on
the various conditions brought out at the public hearings.
C -18. The City Council considered a draft of a proposed letter to the
Board of Supervisors regarding the Master Water and Sewerage Plan for the
County prepared by Robert Born of CDM, Inc. Several changes in wording
were suggested.
City Council Minutes
February 7, 1972
Page 15
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown, the City
Council approved the letter to the Board of Supervisors. The Mayor was
authorized to sign the letter. Motion carried.
17. On motion of Councilman elake,.seconded by Councilman Gurnee,.
the claim of Pearl Hull for alleged injuries sustained in a fall on
Higuera Street was denied. Motion carried.
18. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Brown, the
Parks and Recreation Department was authorized to proceed with the approved
tree planting in Tract 405 and call for bids for planting the trees.
Motion carried.
19. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman.Gurnee,
that the City Council go on record for the City to participate in sidewalk
reconstruction in the Mission Plaza block west side.of Higuera, south side
of Chorro, and the north side of Broad, with up to 50¢ per square foot for
sidewalks in conformance with the Mission Plaza plan. Also that this cost
would be carried by the City over a three year period at 3% per, annum
simple in:te�est. Motion carried.
20. The City Council adjourned to executive session.
21. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Brown,
the City Council adjourned to Monday, February 14, 1972. Motion carried.
APPROVED: February 22,1972
i�-fl - Fj-;FZPATRICK, CITY CLERK
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