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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
February 25, 1974 - 7:00 P.M.
City Hall
Pledge
Roll Call
Present: John C.:Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee,
Jesse Norris and Mayor Schwartz.
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: David Williamson, Assistant Administrative Officer;
J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; William Flory, Director
Parks and Recreation; R. D. Miller, Administrative
Officer; A. J. Shaw, Jr., City Attorney.
Unified School Board Members
Present: Boardpersons Hvsen, Maino, Morris, Nagano, Warden,
Weinstein.
Absent: Boardperson Froggatt.
Staff Member Present:
Assistant Superintendant Perko.
I. Communication from the Park and Recreation Commission stating
that the possible leasing of Laguna Lake Golf Course was discussed by the
Park and Recreation Commission at a special meeting held February 20, 1974.
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended to the City Council that
the City negotiate with the Laguna Lake Golf Course-owner for a six -month
lease- option agreement. At that time, the City staff in conjunction with
Laguna Lake residents would conduct an investigation during the six -month
period to determine the feasibility of
1) Continuation of golf course operation by the City
2) The need for open space in the general area.
3) The need for a neighborhood park.
A. J. Shaw, City Attorney, briefed a letter from the Rockwell Federal
Credit Union, owners of the property, stating that it was their feeling
that the Board of Directors of the Credit Union would authorize a six -
month lease on the property in order for the City to study the
feasibility of acquiring the property for either continued use as a golf
course or for open space. However, they wished to go on record stating
they were desirous of selling the property and hoped that the lease
would be favorable for future purchase by the City.
Communication from A.F. Spring, former City Councilman, reminding the
City Council that, although recreation topped the agenda for this
Council meeting, they should keep in mind priorities that had been
going unanswered for many years within the City. Particularly, he
wanted to bring to the Council's attention the matter of drainage
along Broad Street at its intersection with Mission street. He stated
that this project had been long in discussion but had never been brought
to fruitation in order to protect the properties and property owners in the
general area. While he was not opposed to recreation, he felt the City
Council should set some priorities to correct deficiencies before
making recreation improvements to the community.
City Council Minutes
February 25, 1974
Page 2
William Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation, submitted a preliminary
report on what he felt would be the expenditures and the revenues from
City operation of the golf course for a six -month period. He continued
that there were people in the present Park and Recreation Department
who had expertise and knowledge and could operate this kind of golf course
hopefully at a profit both for the City and for the taxpayers.
Councilman Gurnee stated that while he was in favor of leasing, or
even buying, the land on which the golf course now sits, he felt that he
was opposed to the present proposal, as he put it, "Getting the City
into the golf business." He felt the City had no right getting into this
type of operation. He concluded by saying that he did not come to the
meeting prepared to vote the City into the golf business. He felt that the
City had not prepared sufficient analysis into the proposed operation
before asking the City Council for their approval.
On motion of Graham, seconded by Brown, the following resolution was
introduced:.
RESOLUTION NO. 2557
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO AUTHORIZING STAFF TO CONVEY A CONDITIONAL OFFER.
TO LEASE LAGUNA LAKE GOLF COURSE FOR SIX (6) MONTHS,
WITH AN OPTION TO PURCHASE.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Graham, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Gurnee.
ABSENT: None.
2. At this time, the City Council held -a joint meeting with the
San Luis Coastal Unified District Board of Education to hear and discuss
the master plan prepared for Sinsheimer Park Recreatiohal area and to
review plans for the restroom,.pressbox and concession stand buildings.
W.E. Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented a letter from
the Parks and Recreation Commission stating that the Park and Recreation
Commission had held a special meeting on February'20, 1974, with
members of the City staff, representatives from the Design Reveiw
Board, the Advisory Committee on Joint Recreational Use of School
Property, and interested citizens for the Adoption of the Master Plan
for Sinsheimer Park. It was the unanimous decision by the Park and
Recreation commission, that the Master Plan prepared by the consultants
be recommended for adoption to the City Council and School Board with
the following modifications:
1) The parking lot in Johnson playground be redesigned
to front along Southwood Drive.
The parking area at the entrance to Sinsheimer park on
Southwood Drive be re- designed. This area was adjacent to
the Swim Center and open turf ampitheater.
2) The Master Planner considered a maximum number of
tennis courts-in the upper level of Sinsheimer Park
Master Plan, the two lower tennis courts near the
handball facility be left on the Master Plan be left
on for future development.
3) A minimum number of temporary parking spaces be
designed in the parking area off Helena Street cul de sac.
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February 25, 1974
Page 3
4) Overflow parking turf be extended to include the
area behind the pressbox, restroom and concession
building, into the softball diamond area.
' S) Proposed road extension and parking adjacent to
Southern Pacific Railroad be dependent upon easement
or property acquisition.
W. E. Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation 'reviewed for the City
Council. and School Board members present, the history to date of the deve-
lopment of the Sinsheimer Park and playground.on a portion of the Sin -
sheimer Elementary School site.
Mr. Harry Naga,jawara and Sen.i- i..Yano representing Wilsey and Ham, Planning
Consultants for the Sinsheimer Park, reviewed the studies made by their
firm, including the area study, input by the Citizens' committee, School
Board, and Park and Recreation Commission. They reviewed studies made by
their firm in arriving at the relationship of the various proposed acti-
vities such as the baseball field, the Olympic size swimming-pool, ten
tennis courts, four handball courts, locker and shower facilities,
thirteen picnic areas, restrooms, playground and equipment, meeting area,
volleyball courts, horseshoe pitiand 320:parking spaces. The two repre-
sentatives of the consultants reviewed various plans in studying the
relationship of the land to the various activities proposed. The City Council
and School Board members discussed with the representatives of the Master
Planners various elements they had presented for the development at
Sinsheimer Park.
Ted Maino' Chairman of the School Board; stated ;he felt as far as the School
' Board was concerned, they would accept the Master Plan concept as presented.
Councilman Gurnee read conditions of the original lease with the school
board and stated he felt the plan as.presented this evening was too
ambitious. He said he did not feel-that the proposal met the needs of
a neighborhood park, and as a community recreational area, he felt it was
poorly .located. He most strongly opposed the planned construction of a
large swimming pool in this area. He felt that a swimming pool should
be in an area of more need and he suggested that the.swimmi.ng pool'
should be placed in Meadow Park. He also felt that if the City was
going to pay for tennis courts, they should not all be placed in one
area, but be spread throughout the City in the various recreational
areas.
Councilman Graham also felt that the facilities planned for Sinsheimer Park
were a bit extravagant. He felt that the size of the pool was much too
large for a small community, and he also-felt that .locating it at Sin -
sheimer Park was wrong.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, explained the present Council
policies in the Capital Improvement Program for.development of Sinsheimer
Park.
Councilman Brown stated that he was in support of the facilities shown
on the Master Plan, and felt that actual construction of the facilities
should be studied at the time financ'i'ng was available. He reminded
everyone present that what was being..considered:at this time was a Master
Plan for future development.
Councilman Norris stated that he was in support of the Master Plan
and felt the Plan should be adopted for implementation and increments
as funds become available. He thanked the School Board for their coopera-
tion in developing this plan. He hoped that a number of tennis courts
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February.25, 1974
Page 4
could be put in immediately as he felt that there was an immediate need
in the community for this type of facil.i.ty.. He•urged adoption of the
Master Plan as presented.
Mayor Schwartz felt the Master Plan was a reasonable development for the
property. He felt that.the facilities shown.would make.the park a '
major recreational asset for the community.; -;He felt that the recommenda-
tions of the-Parks and Recreation Commission should be accedpted and the
.laster Plan_sho.uld be amended to consider future widening on Del Campo
Blvd. .if..the..•park.devel.oped•i.n. that area.. He.also.suggested that pos-
sibly a road should be improved from the parking lot behind.the.baseball
field along the area between-:the.softball. diamond and baseball fieldlto the
lower recreational areas for ease in maintenance andi overflow parking.
Mrs. Pat Barlow, Chairwoman, Human Relations Commission;-submi.tted.the
following statement on behalf of the Human.Relation Commission:.
"The Human Relations.Commission urges compleiton.of the Meadow
Park project, including tennis courts, swimming pool and com -.
munity.service center before any of :those items are installed
in.any other locations for the following reasons:
1. The San Luis Obispo Senior High School grounds are equip -
ped with'•basebal•I, track, football fields, tennis courts
and swimming pool
2. ;The San Luis Obispo Junior High School grounds are.equip-
ped with baseball and football fields and tennis courts;
3. The Sinsheimer- Johnson Park is geographically not situated
in an area of town suitable for use by residents other than '
the immediate neighborhood east of the railroad track.
4. The greater and growing population is on the westerly side
of the railroad tracks. There are no similar tennis courts
or swimming pools other than the afore - mentioned ones for use
of residents on the west side of the railroad tracks.
5. Numerous residents have petitioned the City for development
of Meadow Park.
Therefore, the Human Relations Commission has reaffirmed its position
on Meadow Park and we urge the construction of tennis courts, swim-
ming pool, and community service center before any of these items
are installed in any other location in the City."
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Norris that the
City Council adopt the Master Plan of Sinsheimer Park, prepared by Wilsey
3 Ham, dated 1973 with the following amendments.
I. The parking lot in
Johnson Playground
be re- designed to front
along Soughwood Drive.
Secondly, the
parking area at entrance
to Sinsheimer Park
on Southwood Drive
be re- designed. This
area is adjacent to
swim center and open turf amphitheater.
2. The master planner
consider a maximum
number of tennis courts
in the upper level
of Sinsheimer Park
Master Plan, but two
lower tennis courts
near the handball
facility be left on
Master Plan for future
development.
3.' A minimum number of temporary parking spaces be designed in
park area off Helena Street cul -de -sac.
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February 25, 1974
Page 5
4. Overflow parking turf be extended to include area behind press
box, restroom and concession building into softball diamond
area.
5. Proposed road extension and parking adjacent to Southern Pacific
Railroad dependent upon easement or property acquisition.
6. Widening of east side of Boulevard Del Campo adjacent to park.
7. Design a path thru the park from the main parking lot along
the baseball field to the lower parking area that may be
used as a connecting lint: by vehicles.
8. Extension of access road along the easterly side of the school
corporation yard as near to the creek as Possible, subject to
control of school district.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Graham, Norris and Mayor Schwart<
NOES: Councilman Gurnee
ABSENT: None
On motion of Michael Morris, seconded by Carl Hysen the San Luis Coastal
Unified School District Board of Education adopt the Master Plan of Sin -
sheimer Park, prepared by Wilsey and Ham, dated 1973 with the following
amendments:
I. The parking lot in Johnson Playground be re- designed to front
along Southwood Drive. Secondly, the 'parking area at entrance
to Sinsheimer Park on Southwood Drive be re- designed. This area
is adjacent to swim center and open turf amphitheater.
2. The master planner consider a maximum number of tennis courts
in the upper level of Sinsheimer Park Master Plan, but.two lower
tennis courts near the handball facility be left on Master Plan
for future development.
3. A minimum number of temporary parking spaces be designed in
park area off Helena Street cul -de -sac.
4 Overflown parking turf be extended to include area behind
press box, restroom and concession building into softball
diamond area.
5. Proposed road extension and parking adjacent to Southern
Pacific Railroad dependent upon easement or property ac-
quisition.
6. Widening of east side of Boulevard Del Campo adjacent to park.
7. Design of a path thru the park from the main parking lot along
the baseball field to the lower parking area; that may be used
as a connecting link by vehicles.
8. Extension of access road along the easterly side of the school
corporation yard as near to the creek as Possible, subject to
control of school district.
City,Council Minutes
February 25, 1974
Page 6
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Morris, Hysen, Maino, Nagano, Warden, and Mrs. Weinstein
NOES: None '
ABSENT: Mrs. Froggatt
2A. W. Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented
to the City Council plans for the restroom, pressbox' and concession stand
directly behind the baseball party. at Sinsheimer recreational area as shown
on the approved Master Plan and stated that-the school board, the joing
Commission on Recreation and the Park and Recreation Commission had previous-
ly gone on record recommending that the City Council accept the plans and
authorize the preparation of final plans and call for bids as he felt the
cost was not getting any cheaper. Mr. F'lorey submitted a letter from Mr.
Richard Burke, contractor, President of the Richard Burke Corporation say-
ing that he was unable to attend this evening's meeting but that he and
several other construction contractors had reviewed the buildings under
discussion at this time for Sinsheimer Park and felt that the building
as designed which was of low maintenance, first -class quality construc-
tion would be in the cost area of $84,000.00. And he, too, urged the
City Council to proceed as costs were bot being reduced.
Representatives of Wilsey and Ham, planning consultants, reviewed in de-
tail the proposed pressbox, concession stand and restrooms to be under
consideration at this time.
Councilman Gurnee felt the plan was excellent, buildings were quite
attractive but felt that this park had no need for a pressbox and conces-
sion stand. He felt it was too elaborate for: a small neighborhood park
within the stated $400,00.00 agreed City expenditures between the City
and the school district.
There being no further discussion on motion of Norris seconded by Graham,
that the City Council approve the plans "and authorize proceeding with
the working drawings and a call for bids.
Motion carried, all ayes. Gurnee voting no.
On motion of Norris seconded by Graham, the soil engineer was authorized
to proceed with the soil tests now that the Master Plan has been completed.
Motion carried.
3, Following bids received for furnishing the following
listed equipment for specifications to the City Police Department.
Three bids received.
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February_25,_1974
Page 8
Richard D. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommended that the low
bid of The Cake Co: be accepted as it met all specifications of the _
bid. On motion of Gurnee, seconded by Graham, the low bid of Cake Co.
was accepted. Motion carried, all aves.
On motion of Gurnee, seconded by Graham the meeting adjourned to 12:10 ,
P.i,1. Tuesday, February 25, 1974.
APPROVED: August 19, 1974
.� H F- -MPATR I CK, CITY CLERK
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