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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Monday, May 6, 1974 - 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, City Hall
Pledge
Roll Call
PRESENT: John C. Brown, Myron Graham,T. Keith Gurnee,
Jesse Norris, Mayor Kenneth E. Schwartz
ABSENT: None
Citv Staff
PRESENT: J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R.D. Miller,
Administrative Officer; A.J. Shaw, Jr., City
Attorney; David Williamson, Assistant Admini-
strative Officer; William Flory, Director of
Park and Recreation; R.A. Paul, Water Depart-
ment Director; D.F. Romero, City Engineer;
Lee Schlobohm, Fire Chief; Robert Strong,
Director of Planning and•Building
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1. Mayor Schwartz presented Frank Reed, Waste Water Plant
Operator, the William H. Hatfield Award for outstanding performance
in Waste Water Plant Operation for Management and Advancement of
' Knowledge in the field of Water Pollution Control from the Tri-
Counties Water Pollution Control Association.
2. The City Council held a public hearing on the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission to rezone 2211 Broad Street
from M, (Manufacturing District), to C -N -S, (Neighborhood Com-
mercial Combining District).
Robert Strong, Planning Director, presented the City Council the
basis for the recommendation of the Planning Commission in rezoning
the property from M to C -N -S. He stated the subject property is
located at the intersection of South and Broad Streets at 2211
Broad and is currently zoned M. The property is developed with an
abandoned service station. The applicant requested rezoning of the
subject property from M to C -N uses. The surrounding land uses in-
clude residential and office uses in the same block and residential,
commercial and church uses in contiguous blocks. The applicant de-
sired to rezone the property in conformance with the General Plan
to allow the establishment of neighborhood commercial uses on the
subject property. He concluded that it was the opinion of the
Commission that the requested rezoning would not adversely affect
the health, safety and welfare of persons living and working in the
vicinity provided that design control was exercised and the use would
be in conformance with the objectives of the General Plan. Robert
Strong continued that the commission determined that the "S"
' (design control) designation should be added due to possible traffic
problems on Broad and South Streets and because of the neighborhood
residential and church uses.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
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May 6, 1974
Page 2
Jerry Holland, applicant, spoke in support of the rezoning applica-
tion stating that the existing service station building would be re-
modeled with modifications for conversion to a retail liquor store.
Rev. Robert Bowers, Minister of the Church of Christ, on South Street '
submitted a letter objecting to the rezoning stating that without the
"S" design control- classification they would continue to be opposed
to the rezoning, but with the "S" designation of the Planning Commis-
sion they felt would allow for better planning at this particular
busy intersection. Further, it would give tenants in the neighbor-
hood more option in what might be located across the street from their
new church building now under construction at 2201 Lawton Street.
Mavor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
The City Council and staff discussed the implication of adding the
"S" suffix to the requested rezoning.
Councilman Gurnee stated he was in support of keeping the "S" desig-
nation of the rezoning for control purposes which would involve the
remodeling and modification of an abandoned service station building.
Councilman Norris stated that he too was in support of the Planning
Commission's recommendation, and he would support the "S" designa-
tion.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Norris, the
following ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE NO. 615 (1974 Series),
an ordinance amending the official zone map of the City of San Luis
Obispo (to rezone 2211 Broad Street).
Passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Norris, Brown, Graham, and
Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. At this time the City Council considered the final passage
of ORDINANCE NO. 613. An ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo
repealing certain obsolete and pre - empted sections of the Municipal
Code related to trespassing, vehicle parking on private property,
abandoned ice boxes, intoxication, drinking in public, and false re-
ports to Police Department.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the City Council for or against the final
passage of the ordinance.
Mayo- Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown, 1
ORDINANCE NO. 613 was introduced for final passage on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Grahm, Brown, Gurnee, Norris and
Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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May 6, 1974
Page 3
4. Councilman T. Keith Gurnee brought to the Council's
attention that in approving the Final Map of Tract 467, Los Verdes
Park. Precise Plan, Phase II and also during the recent Council
discussion concerning the establishment of bicycle lanes along
Los Osos Valley Road between Phase I and Phase II of Tract 467, it
was learned for the first time that Los Osos Valley Road was being
constructed approximately 20 feet narrower through the Garden Homes
development than anywhere else within the City, in violation of City
requirements and standards as well as in violation of County standards.
Councilman Gurnee continued that the Precise Plan for Phase II
sustained the violation for an additional section of Los Osos Valley
Road. He informed the City Council that if they permitted structures
to be built within Phase it without correction of this violation, it
could be very expensive to the City to later condemn land to correct
this problem. He also felt there appeared to be a conflict between
the circulation plans of the City and the County concerning the
major connection of Los Osos Road from Highway 101 to South Higuera
Street and then on out to the airport area. He also felt that ap-
proval of Phase II without further consideration of the street widths
and the County plan could lead to a..loss of gas tax revenue. He,
therefore, urged the City Council to consider complete and thorough
staff reports on these problems.
David Williamson, Assistant Administrative Officer, submitted a re-
port in chronological date order of the road alignment and width
for Los Osos Valley Road through Los Verdes Park, or Tract 467,
starting with 1961 when the first City General Plan was adopted and
showing a road alignment connection Los Osos Valley Road to Higuera
Street by a route closely approximating that finally constructed
in 1973..
David Williamson reviewed each action to date relative to this ex-
tension of Los Osos Valley Road through Tract 467. He concluded in
summary that a 64/34 foot section for Los Osos Valley Road had been
shown on the street and highway elements of the City's General Plan
adopted by the City and County since 1961 through this area. Further,
the alighment finally constructed had been shown on Division of High-
way plans submitted for City review and approval since 1971. Further,
the City General Plan had shown the alignment finally constructed
since its adoption in 1973. All presentations, maps, construction
plans and agreements have reflected both the alignment and width
finally constructed,. Construction of the street section for Unit I
was substantially completed as of this date, and plans and maps for
Unit 2 were at a final stage for checking. Further, the County staff
had agreed to the constructed alignment and would recommend a mod-
ification to the.County Select.System maps, thus, the City would be
able to expend Gas Tax Revenues on this project.
David Williamson, Assistant Administrative Officer, recommended that
in his opinion the constructed street section through Los Verdes Park
followed long- standing City standards for a frontage road treatment,
and fo;lowed the City General Plan and highway agr -eQmenfi He further
believed the roadway section was comparable or better than the County
standard. Inadequacies which might or might not become significant
in the distant future were brought about by the inclusion of bike
lanes on this roadway. If traffic at some future time would require
the original full lane widths, which was not likely under the present
General Plan, several alternates would present themselves:
A. Bike lanes might be moved to the frontage roads,
B. Curb, gutter and sidewalk could be moved back on
each side within the present right -of -way,
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Page 4
C. The street could be widened on one side or both
sides, utilizing the five foot landing area behind
the curb on the frontage roads. This, of course,
would require approval of the Home Owners Associa-
tion and acquisition of a road easement. '
Considering that Buckley Road east of Los Verdes Park was two lanes,
and that the adopted City General Plan indicated this road exten-
sion at the edge of the urban fence, it would appear unlikely that
significant traffic problems would occur on this portion of Los Osos
Valley Road due to inadequate lane widths within present life times.
Therefore, it was his recommendation that no change in the width or
alignment of the already constructed portions in Tract 467 be made.
D.F. Romero, City Engineer, submitted a letter from George C. Proto-
papas, County Engineer, for the County of San Luis Obispo stating he
would recommend to the Board of Supervisors that select system item
no. 305 be modified to reflect the alignment proposed by the City of
San Luis Obispo for Los Osos Valley Road through Tract 467. However,
he felt that it would be in the best interest of the County residents
residing in the vicinity of San Luis Obispo County Airport to extend
the easterly extension of Los Osos Road further easterly across South
Higuera Street and connect, via a curve, to Buckley Road. If the
City of San Luis Obispo would consider purchasing the necessary rights -
of-way,.he felt the County would consider constructing the necessary
road improvements. He felt adequate right -of -way should be provided
to allow for the construction, when warranted, of a 12 foot left turning
lane, 4 -12 foot travel lanes and 2 -8 foot bike lanes within the City and
eight foot bike lanes could also serve as emergency parking lanes.
Although, he concluded that approval of the request to modify the ,
select system was not contingent upon the City providing adequate
rights -of -way for left turning traffic, bike lanes, or connections
to Buckley Road.
Warren Dolezal, stated, as the developer of the Tract, he agreed with
the staff's recommendation as presented by the Assistant Administra-
tive Officer.
Councilman Gurnee, stated he felt that the City Council should
require compliance by the developer with the County section with
an eight foot bike lane width.
Councilman Norris.felt the Council should follow the prior action
of the Planning Commission, the City Council, City Engineer and
County Engineer and should not change dimensions now, and he would
support the recommended staff decision.
Councilman Brown, stated he felt that the existing approved road
section appeared adequate and felt that it would handle proposed
traffic for many years to come.
Councilman Graham stated he would rather see eight foot bike lanes,
but as the improvements were in, he felt he could live with it
and also the Citv residents could live with it for many years to '
come.
Mayor Schwartz discussed with the City Engineer the adopted street
widths of the City General Plan and County General Plan in this
area. He felt the General Plan street width should be more clearly
defined, and he would accept the recommendation, although, he felt
uncomfortable with five foot bike lanes.
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May 6, 1974
Page 5
8:05 P.M., Councilman Norris left the meeting.
7A. D.F. Romero, City Engineer, submitted for the City Council's
consideration amendments to the 1973/74 Annual Transportation Claim
in the amount of $150,105.10. After discussion with the City Engineer
of the rearranged priorities of the 73/74 claim, it was moved by
Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown the following resolu-
tion was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2600 (1974 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo revising the City's
1973/74 annual transportation claim against the local transportation
fund of the County of San Luis Obispo to reflect final project status.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Brown, Graham, and Mayor
Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Norris
78. D.F. Romero, City Engineer, then presented for the City
Council's consideration the 1974/75 Annual Transportation Claim
in the amount of $189,710.25 against the local transportation fund
of the County of San Luis Obispo. And that $51,147.81 in the Claim
was determined to be that portion of Transportation Claim to be
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Brown
that the City Council lift the temporary prohibition on con-
struction of Phase II, Tract 467. Motion carried. All ayes,
Councilman Gurnee voting no.
5. D.F. Romero, City Engineer, submitted a report on the
cost of improving the shoulder on the west side of Higuera Street
between Creekside and Garden Homes Development. The anticipated
repair of the shoulder at a minimum, consisting of paving five
feet of width could be accomplished by the City for a cost of ap-
proximately $700. A more permanent repair, similar to that being
conducted by the County on South Higuera Street beyond the City
limits, would call for reconstruction of the shoulder with base
and paving approximately eight feet wide, which he felt would cost
approximately $2,000. In either event, he felt that the improvement
would be lost when the adjacent property was developed and the
street was widened. On this basis, he recommended to the City
Council that they adopt a minimum improvement to be made for the
$700 total cost.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham
that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer
for minimal repair of the shoulder for a bicycle path with cost
not to exceed $700. Motion carried, all ayes.
6. D.F. Romero, City Engineer, then presented for the Council's
consideration the street priority list for 1974/75 fiscal year as
reviewed by the City Council and updated as of May 2, 1974. D.F.
Romero briefly reviewed the street priority construction priority -
for select system streets, reconstruction, over -lays, etc.
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On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Norris that
the City Council adopt the street priority list for 1974/75 as
amended by the City Council. Motion carried, all ayes, no noes.
8:05 P.M., Councilman Norris left the meeting.
7A. D.F. Romero, City Engineer, submitted for the City Council's
consideration amendments to the 1973/74 Annual Transportation Claim
in the amount of $150,105.10. After discussion with the City Engineer
of the rearranged priorities of the 73/74 claim, it was moved by
Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown the following resolu-
tion was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2600 (1974 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo revising the City's
1973/74 annual transportation claim against the local transportation
fund of the County of San Luis Obispo to reflect final project status.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Brown, Graham, and Mayor
Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Norris
78. D.F. Romero, City Engineer, then presented for the City
Council's consideration the 1974/75 Annual Transportation Claim
in the amount of $189,710.25 against the local transportation fund
of the County of San Luis Obispo. And that $51,147.81 in the Claim
was determined to be that portion of Transportation Claim to be
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May 6, 1974
Page 6
used as the City's share of a Transportation Planning Project,
and the County of San Luis Obispo was hereby authorized and re-
quested to designate said sum to the area Council for the pre-
paration of the comprehensive regional transportation plan.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham,
the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2601
(1974 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo approving the City's 1974/75 annual transportation
claim against the local transportation fund of the County of
San Luis Obispo, and designating a portion thereof for planning
purposes.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Brown, and Mayor
Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Norris
8:10 P.M. Councilman Norris tool; his place at the Council table.
3. D.F. Romero, City Engineer, submitted a report to the
City Council on his department's contact with residents on Meinecke
Street to see if the property owners were willing to pay the cost
of modification of the driveways to conform to a City proposed
and financed curb, gutter and sidewalk project, if the City of-
fered three -year financing at 3% interest. He continued the resi-
dents were also asked their views regarding a municipal improvement
on the north side only with the City paying all costs. He then
submitted a summary of the interviews as accomplished by his de-
partment.
It was the consensus of the interviews of the property owners
on Meinecke Street that they did not wish sidewalks on both sides,
nor did they wish to pay for modifying their driveways with a three -
year 3% payment plan. The Majority of the property owners wished
the sidewalk on the north side of Meinecke Street only, with the
City paying all costs and no cost by the property owners.
D.F. Romero continued that the summary of the interviews showed
that the City �!ould be unable to obtain unanimity among property
owners, but that the overwhelming majority were not willing to make
any financial contribution toward the project.
He then concluded that it was his opinion that there were other pro-
jects within the community of higher priority than this sidewalk
improvement. However, he stated if the Council wished to proceed,
he would recommend that the alternate which would provide a six foot
sidewalk on the north side of Meinecke Street only be followed.
This alternate would imply that the City would bear the cost of
modification of the private driveways as it did on Chorro Street.
Councilman Graham stated he was in support of the City putting
in the sidewalk on one side at the City's expense, and he would
go along with the property owners, placing it on the north side.
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Councilman Gurnee also agreed with Councilman Graham's comments
stating he felt the City had a moral obligation to put in side-
walks after the ones placed by the property owners were removed
by the City. He too agreed with the sidewalk on the north side
' of Meinecke only.
Councilman Norris felt the City should move on to other items
of much more importance to the City as it was his feeling the
property owners on Meinecke Street did not wish to cooperate
on installing any of the improvements on the property.
Councilman Graham stated he did not object to receiving and
filing the problem, but felt that the City Council should commit
themselves, put in the sidewalk where needed and at public ex-
pense.
Mavor Schwartz also felt the City had some obligation to install
sidewalk on one side of the street at public expense, as it was
his information that the City had removed the sidewalk placed by
the property owners, and he did not feel that they should be
required to place another sidewalk after having one removed by
the City.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee
that the City authorize the preparation of plans and specifications
for installation of sidewalk on the north side of Meinecke Street
at total City expense. Motion carried on the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilmen Brown and Norris
ABSENT: None
9. Communication from Wilsey & Ham, Planning Consultants
for the Sinsheimer Recreation Complex, submitted a request to the
City Council for an increase in their planning program due to
increase in cost of preparation of the construction documents
for the restrooms, consession and press box building for Sinsheimer
Park. Wilsey & Ham stated that they would incur a substantial
increase in their cost for the preparation of these documents
and they felt the reason for the increase was due primarily to
requirements to process the plans through the State Office of
Architecture and Construction and secondarily to the enlargement
of the building itself.
They then briefly reviewed the type of building to be constructed,
the sizes and the equipment within the building. They concluded
that with the requirement that the State Office of Architecture
and Construction approve any plans for buildings being built on
public property or school property that the criteria for submittal
increased the required number of drawings, changed the format
of the plans and specifications and would add tremendously to
the cost of preparations. Further, in order -to meet the require-
' ments of Title ZI of the California Administrative Code, the build-
ings must be engineered and follow very stringent requirements.
Therefore, they requested $5,000 in additional consulting fees for
this one portion of the contract alone.
David Williamson, Assistant Administrative Officer, submitted a
report analyzing the request of Wilsey & Ham for additional funds
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to complete the Sinsheimer Park Master Plan.
David Williamson stated that the letter agreement between the
consultant cnd the City, itemized design and planning services
totaling $40,000. Included in the contract amounts were planning
services and architectural plans and details for restrooms,
press box and concessions.
He stated that the main reason for requesting a fee increase on
behalf of Wilsey & Ham was the result of costs incurred because
of time delays in processing plans through the State Office of
Arcgutectyre abd Construction, and secondly that the building
itself had been increased in size. It was the staff's belief
that the consultant had been aware from the beginning that Sin -
sheimer Park was school district property, thus, the State Office
of Architecture and Construction approval was necessary, and
as noted, the consultant was of the opinion on April 15 that the
increased size of the building would not add substantially to
the cost of design and plans, and could be absorbed in the existing
budget. It is also the opinion of the staff that the $40,000
contract to master plan a park of this size was ample rather than
conservative and included allowances for unforeseen expenses.
The contract letter, March 27, 1973, had been mutually agreed
upon by both parties and after considering the fairness and equity
of the existing contract and this request, it was the staff's
recommendation to the City Council that the consultant's request
be rejected, and that in the alternative the balance of the con-
tract be renegotiated. Finally, it was the staff's understanding
that the City had made progress payments approximating $24,000 or
sixty percent of the total contract amount; however, the City
had not yet received completed work equaling the same percentage.
Therefore, he suggested that completed v,ork items be provided be-
fore any further payments were advanced reserving twenty percent
until project completion to assure that all items would be per-
formed pursuant to the original agreement.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown
that the City Council deny the request of Wilsey 8 Ham for an in-
crease of $5,000 in their master plan budget for Sinsheimer Park
program, and that the City Clerk be instructed to notify Wilsey &
Ham or the City Council's decision. Motion carried, all Ayes.
10. At this time the City Council considered the final ac-
ceptance of the off -site improvements in Tract 460, A. Volny,
Developer.
D.F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that all improvements were in
the tract, the subdivision was completed and that all the sub-
division requirements had been met. Further, the as -built plans
had been received, had been checked, and he recommended to the
City Council that the public improvements of Tract 460 be accepted
by the City.
On motion of Councilman Brown., seconded by Councilman Norris
the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2602 ,
(1974 Series), a resolution of the Council 6f the City of San
Luis Obispo accepting the off -site improvements in Tract 460.
(Volny, developer).
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Page 9
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Norris, Graham and Mayor
Schwartz
' NOES: Councilman Gurnee
ABSENT: None
II. D.F. Romero, City Engineer, submitted a report to the
City Council regarding the possibility of formation of an under-
ground utility district in conjunction with the Broad Street
widening, Highway 227, being proposed for construction in the
74/75 year by the State Department of Transportation.
D.F. Romero reveiwed the time involved in formation of the
district, the necessary public hearings, and the passage of var-
ious ordinances, which he felt would take about three months for
technical processing of the district. Further, he reported he
had discussed this matter with each of the utility companies
involved the cost of the project and the problems related in the
formation of this district. The utility companies informed him
that they would take up to 9 to 12 months to engineer the district
and that construction time would involve 13 to 24 months addi-
tional. Therefore, the Council was now talking of 30 months
at the soonest and 39 months at the longest for completion of
the work. Normally, the City Council had allowed the utility
companies a period of 6 months from the time the underground
work was complete, prior to the final removal of all overhead
facilities, in order to allow property owners time to conduct
necessary electrical modifications. Therefore, if the City
Council were to form an underground utility district in con-
junction with the Broad Street widening, the project would take
from a minimum of 36 months to a maximum of 45 months. The City
Engineer continued that the State of California had informed
him that they must be under contract by June 30, 1975, or risk
the loss of funds which were made available by the cancellation
of another highway project.
He continued that the State estimated construction time would
require approximately 24 months, with utility work having to
commence about six months into the contract, or approximately
20 months from today's date. The state did not feel that it
could delay the contract or work around an underground contract
which might not be completed for 45 months from this date.
The City Engineer concluded that on this basis, it would appear
that the time schedule already committed on this project would
simply not permit undergrounding of utilities.
Finally, the utility companies had given the City a rough esti-
mate of the cost of undergrounding from Capitolio Way to High
Street on Broad Street to be approximately $500,000. If this
amount of money were not available to the utility companies as
' part of the P.U.C. regulation, the money would have to be ad-
vanced by the City, thereby placing a serious restriction on
other City projects proposed in the next several years.
The City Council continued further discussion of this under-
ground utility district for further investigation by the Coun-
cil subcommittee.
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IIA. The City Council considered a communication from John
Williams regarding bike lanes in conjunction with the Broad
Street widening and submitted several recommendations for their
consideration.
IIB. John Williams submitted several alternates for con-
sideration of bike lanes on Broad Street, and reviewed the pos-
sibility of a parking prohibition and striping lanes adjacent
to the curbs, adjacent to a parking lane, which would be a five
foot strip eight feet out from the curb line. This would exist
on the east side of Broad Street and a normal five foot bike
lane adjacent to the curb on the west side of Broad Street. He
felt this would be a good solution to reduce conflict between
motorists and cyclists, and would allow for smooth regulated
flow of traffic for both bikes and automobiles. He also felt
the solution required no extra funds, no redesign of right -of-
way or further acquisition, and would serve the cyclists' needs
much more than sidewalks or more elaborate solutions. He therefore
recommended that the City Council adopt the proposal as a recom
mendation to the State Department of Transportation.
Councilman Gurnee stated that he liked the presentation of John
Williams, and he would agree with the proposal for Broad Street.
Councilman Brown also stated that he approved with the recommen-
dation of John Williams.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham
that the City Council accept the recommendation of John Williams
for bike lanes on Broad Street for staff guidance in negotiations
with the State for improvements of Broad Street. Motion carried,
all ayes.
12. A Communication from the Human Relations Commission
submitting a report on their examination of the proposal for Mid-
dlehouse for a one -time capital funding from the City's Revenue
Sharing funds in the amount of $12,690.
Mrs. Pat Barlow, Chairwoman, and other members of the Human Re-
lations Commissions visited the existing Middlehouse facility,
talked with the directors and the founder regarding their program
for alcoholic rehabilitation. It was the feeling of the Human
Relations' investigating team that there was a definite need
for additional space to accommodate female alcoholics at the Mid-
dlehouse establishment. Mrs. Barlow stated that the funds requested
represented the City's share 27% of the total construction cost
of $47,000 which included previous construction indebtedness
spread over the county on a per capita basis. It was the recom-
mendation of the Human Relations Commission that this request
was justified, and recommended to the City Council its approval
for funding. The Human Relations Commission then submitted a
narrative report on the Middlehouse operation and its service to
the community. The 512,690 requested by Middlehouse through the
Human Relations Commission was based on the County -wide popula-
tion of 1970 with the other. cities and the county contributing
their share.
Peter Andre, Attorney, appeared before the City Council on behalf
of Middlehouse's. request for City funds and to pay off a portion
of the construction of an addition to the facility for female al-
coholics. Mr. Andre continued that this was an unknown area to
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many people, but that the problem of alcoholism affected many
women and they needed a half -way house to get back into the main
stream of life. Further, he felt that a $12,690 investment in
saving some people was very little the City could do on behalf
' of this project. He hoped that the City Council would come
forth with the funds as recommended by the Human Relations Com-
mission.
Councilman Gurnee - stated that he was in support of the request,
he felt it was a worthy program, but that he wished the matter
of funds to be continued to the budget study for inclusion in
the budget.
Councilman Norris stated that it was a good program, helped many
people, and he would support the request for funds.
Councilman Brown also stated he felt that the City should support
the request of Middlehouse, it was a good program and he would
support its operation.
Councilman Graham stated while he thought it was a good program,
he wondered if the committee felt that the requested funds could
be given to Middlehouse over a period of three years instead of in
a lump sum.1 In this way, additional funds could be developed for
other social services and still take care of Middlehouse over a
number of years.
Mayor Schwartz also felt that this was a good program, it was a
benefit to the citizens and to the community, but wondered if it
' would be better for the Council to consider it in the 1974/75
budget request from the Human Relations Commission.
After discussion by the City Council, the matter was continued
to the budget session at which time the Human Relations Commission
budget would be discussed.
13. A memorandum from David Williamson, Assistant Administra-
tive Officer, regarding the complaints of Helmut Schleicher re-
garding the retaining wall and grading done by the owners at
1645 Encino Court.
David Williamson reviewed the background of.the problems in Tracts
290 and 305 which were approved in 1960, and in which the resi-
dents at 1645 Encino Court exists. He also submitted a report
prepared by Central Coast Laboratories on compaction tests and a
report by Fred H. Schott and Associates, Civil & Structural En-
gineers hired by the City on April 17, 1974 to study the retaining
wall at 1645 Encino Court. The report stated that there was no
evidence of failure in the wall and that apparently everything
was done according to the code. The development of the property
complied with the City's codes and ordinances and accepted engineer-
ing standards.
Dr. Helmut Schleicher, 2640 El Cerrito Court, stated that he did
not agree with the reports of the engineer, Mr. Robert Williams;
and he had not had an opportunity to study the documents as pre-
pared by Fred Schott and asked that the City Council continue dis-
cussibn on this matter until he had an opportunity to study the
problem.
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Councilman Norris stated
the best of his ability
to receive and file the
important.
that he had looked into this matter to
and he would be willing, at this time,
matter and move on to something more
Councilman Brown agreed stating that he felt the City Council
had been more than cooperative in listening to Dr. Schleicher's
complaints, but that he felt the work now that three engineers
had certified the work as being done according to code and or-
dinance, he would be willing to receive and file the matter.
The majority of the council felt the matter could be continued
to May 20, 1974 for final presentation by Dr. Schleicher.
9:35 P.M. Mayor Schwartz declared a recess.
9:50 P.M. The City Council reconvened, all Councilmen present.
14. Stan Bower, 2704 Loomis, Cuesta Park Animal Hospital,
appeared before the City Council requesting an adjustment in
his water bill, which was extremely high due to a break in the
line over which he had no control. He explained the conditions
of the water bill received by him and his attempts to try to find
the leaks, if any. He stated he had always attempted to keep his
property and his water lines in proper order, but unless it was
brought to his attention there would be no way in which he would
know there was a broken water line. He asked the City Council
to give sime consideration to reducing his water bill at it was
quite expensive.
F.A. Paul., Water Department Director, presented the City's side
of the problem stating that it was true there was an extremely ..
high water bill on the Bower property but that the water was de-
livered through the meter and that the leaks occurred between the
meter and Dr. Bowers' property. He stated the fact that the lines
apparently had worn out through electrolysis might be- beyond
the control of the property owner, but he would recommend that
there was no basis for adjustment in accordance with the ordin-
ances on the books at this time.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown
that the City Council relieve the property owner by a one -third
reduction in the water bill with payment of the balance be
made over a six -month period. The basis for this reduction
was that the line was damaged by electrolysis, which was beyond
the control of the property owner and that this was disaster relief
by the City Council. Motion carried, Councilman Gurnee voting no.
15. The Waterways Planning Board minutes of their meetings
of April 5 and 19, 1974 were ordered received and filed, with
action duly noted of the Waterways Planning Board.
16. Memorandum from Councilman T. Keith Gurnee regarding
interim changes to the subdivision and grading policy.
Councilman Gurnee stated that the Council must remember that in
considering__t`ie approval of the Roger Brown, Sherwood Terrane
Tract 471, that a number of inadequacies within the City's sub-
division and grading ordinance and their administration and en-
forcement by the City staff were brought to light. Too often
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Page 13
the ordinances of the City and their application had been cri-
ticized and their shortcomings exposed, and no corrective action
was initiated.
While the City Council had committed itself to a comprehensive
revisi.on of the City zoning, subdivision, and grading ordinances,
by outside consultants, he felt that the Council should take
some interim action to amend its policies and standards until a
complete overhaul of these standards could be made. He, there-
fore, recommended that the City Council adopt the following interim
policies and standard revisions in anticipation of a new ordinance.
I. Require that the characteristic terrain within each proposed
individual lot dictate the size of that lot or, require that the
City's cross - slopes standards be applied to each individual lot
rather -than to the subdivision as a whole.
2. Shift the enforcement of the subdivision and grading or-
dinances from the Engineering Department to the Planning Depart-
ment, or effectively implement the interdepartmental team ap-
proach to land development as approved by the City Council some
time ago.
3. Require that I-ot area and design standards be strictly en-
forced in hillside or sloping areas and that variances or ex-
emptions to lot dimension standards not be granted in these areas.
4. P,equire that keen scrutiny be devoted by the Planning Depart-
ment, the Engineering Department, and the Planning Commission to
possible on -site and off -site cummulative environmental impacts
of each proposed subdivision and each major grading operation
proposed by land developments-
5. Require that all tentative and final tract maps submit grading
plans accurately depicting existing and proposed grades, maximum
and average cut and fill depths, areas subjected land grading and
disturbances, and cross - section profiles of maximum and normal
characteristic cuts and fills relative to human scade and the
scale of the proposed structures.
In addition to the interim amendments to policies and City ordinance
he felt the City Council should direct their consultants or staff
to evaluate and recommend amendments to the subdivision and grading
ordinances of the City in evolving special standards to hillside
developments.
A. Re- evaluate lot size cross -slope requirements for sloping areas
to restrict development to large lot sizes or to density transfer
areas involving a minimal disturbance of land.
E. Develop criteria for determining environmental impact of hill-
side development.
C. Relax City street and.sidewalk right -of -way requirements in
areas of steep grade
D. Require architectural and site controls for all construction
on lands over ten percent grade.
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Page 14
E. Regulate winter or rainy season grading operations or re-
strict grading in hillside areas to the non - winter months to
minimize erosion and waterway siltation caused by rains and
the scarification of land
F. Require as a condition of development the sustained planting
of cut, fill and other erosion sensitive areas with erosion -
preventative vegetative materials
Therefore he requested that the City Council endorse the recom-
mended interim amendments, direct the administrative staff to
design for and accommodate the necessary administrative adjustments
and direct staff to prepare pertinent amendments to the City's
subdivision and grading ordinances. And further, that the pro-
posed re- evaluation and establishment of hillside development
standards should be taken into consideration by the City staff
and consultants.
Robert Stronq, Planning Director, stated that the Engineering
and Planning & Building Departments were rewriting the grading
ordinance and also were preparing interim changed to the sub-
division ordinance to be in operation until the new consultants
had submitted new ordinances for the Council's consideration
which would be here in six months to a year. In the mean time,
he suggested that the City require an E.I.R. on all areas of
sensitive nature which would bring the points to the Council's
attention and Planning Commission as suggested by Councilman
Gurnee.
Councilman Norris stated that he was opposed to the acceptance 1
of the recommendations of Councilman Gurnee as he felt that all
these recommendations would do was add cost to the development of
lots within the City and that with the shortage of lots avail-
able for development it was just adding cost to the citizens
who were trying to buy a house to live in.
D.F. Romero, City Engineer, suggested to the City Council that
Councilman Gurnee's recommendations should not be adopted to-
night without a complete discussion of the implication of each
recommendation. He felt that the recommendations of Councilman
Gurnee should be referred to the City staff for study and recom-
mendation to the City Council and Planning Commission.
Councilman Brown agreed that the recommendations presented by
Councilman Gurnee should first be referred to the staff for com-
ment and clarification before the City Council took any action.
Councilman Graham also felt that the City staff should first re-
view Councilman Gurnee's recommendation and submit reports to the
City Council on action to be taken on each item and further, the
implication and cost factor that might be involved in their adop-
tion by the City Council.
Mayor Schwartz stated that he d.id not feel that the City Council
should adopt interim policies until the staff at least had made
a recommendation and study of the interim proposals. He felt
strongly on a cooperative approach to development with staff
working together, not in opposition, which would be bad for the
public. He agreed that the staff should take direction from
item 5 of Councilman Gurnee's interim policies which would
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Page 15
The recommendation for interim changes was referred to staff for
studv and answer to the City Council
17. Memorandum from Councilman T. Keith Gurnee urging the
adoption of amendment to the zoning ordinance prohibiting certain
residential development in excess of the densities shown on the
General Plan pending completion of the new zoning ordinance.
Councilman Gurnee stated that the City had recently committed
itself to a definitive planning.program by placing sorely needed
planning studies in a high 'priority on the City's Capital Improve-
ment Program and by retaining highly qualified staff and consultant
teams. He felt one aspect of this planning program was a comprehen-
sive revision of the City's zoning and subdivision ordinances,
the completion of which would not be received by the City before
the end of the year.
He continued that while the Council should expect much of these
new ordinance revisions in guiding the orderly future growth of
the Community, the prospect of the comprehensive revamping should
not deter the Council from enacting measures to treat . acute problems
that occurred in our existing ordinances in the interim period.
He felt that one of these particularly blatant problems was the
simple inconsistency of the density allowances of the current
zoning ordinance with the density prescriptions put forth in the
adopted General Plan.
He then submitted for the Council's consideration a table showing
both the theoretical and typical residential density allowances
which were grossly out of line with the dwelling unit density
prescriptions of the General Plan, particularly in the case of
multiple dwellings.
He felt the inconsistencies were self- evident,.yet development
proposals continue to be processed according to the outmoded
densities of the zoning ordinance. He felt the problem was of
sufficient urgency that it represented a continuing violation
of State statutes to have zoning ordinances inconsistent with the
General Plans, and he felt it merited immediate and decisive
Council action.
He felt that as the progress and realization of an amendment
to make the maximum allowable densities of our zoning ordinance
consistent with the density prescriptions of the General Plan
would take nearlV three months, and he felt the City Council
could not tolerate the continued approval of developments that
' were inconsistent with the General Plan. He therefore submitted
for the Council's consideration a proposed ordinance as an urgency
measure and requested its consideration by the City Council.
He then presented an urgency ordinance of the City of San Luis
Obispo prohibiting certain residential development in excess of
the densities shown on the General Plan pending completion of the
new zoning ordinance.
require that all tentative and final
tract maps
submit grading
plans accurately depicting existing
and proposed
grades, maximum
and average cut and fill depths, areas
subjected
land grading
and disturbances, and cross - section
profiles of
maximum and
norman characteristic cuts and fills
relative to
human scale
and the scale of proposed structure.
The recommendation for interim changes was referred to staff for
studv and answer to the City Council
17. Memorandum from Councilman T. Keith Gurnee urging the
adoption of amendment to the zoning ordinance prohibiting certain
residential development in excess of the densities shown on the
General Plan pending completion of the new zoning ordinance.
Councilman Gurnee stated that the City had recently committed
itself to a definitive planning.program by placing sorely needed
planning studies in a high 'priority on the City's Capital Improve-
ment Program and by retaining highly qualified staff and consultant
teams. He felt one aspect of this planning program was a comprehen-
sive revision of the City's zoning and subdivision ordinances,
the completion of which would not be received by the City before
the end of the year.
He continued that while the Council should expect much of these
new ordinance revisions in guiding the orderly future growth of
the Community, the prospect of the comprehensive revamping should
not deter the Council from enacting measures to treat . acute problems
that occurred in our existing ordinances in the interim period.
He felt that one of these particularly blatant problems was the
simple inconsistency of the density allowances of the current
zoning ordinance with the density prescriptions put forth in the
adopted General Plan.
He then submitted for the Council's consideration a table showing
both the theoretical and typical residential density allowances
which were grossly out of line with the dwelling unit density
prescriptions of the General Plan, particularly in the case of
multiple dwellings.
He felt the inconsistencies were self- evident,.yet development
proposals continue to be processed according to the outmoded
densities of the zoning ordinance. He felt the problem was of
sufficient urgency that it represented a continuing violation
of State statutes to have zoning ordinances inconsistent with the
General Plans, and he felt it merited immediate and decisive
Council action.
He felt that as the progress and realization of an amendment
to make the maximum allowable densities of our zoning ordinance
consistent with the density prescriptions of the General Plan
would take nearlV three months, and he felt the City Council
could not tolerate the continued approval of developments that
' were inconsistent with the General Plan. He therefore submitted
for the Council's consideration a proposed ordinance as an urgency
measure and requested its consideration by the City Council.
He then presented an urgency ordinance of the City of San Luis
Obispo prohibiting certain residential development in excess of
the densities shown on the General Plan pending completion of the
new zoning ordinance.
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Page 16
Councilman Norris stated that he did not see this matter as an
urgency matter, and felt the City was moving ahead with review-
ing and adopting of new zoning ordinances, not alone without a
new General Plan. He also felt that everyone felt that the 1973
General Plan was no good and a new one was being prepared and he
did not see why the City Council should adopt an urgency ordinance
which was in conflict with a plan that nobody respected.
The City Attorney, A.J. Shaw explained the provisions of para-
graph four of the urgency ordinance, which was done in confor-
mance with California Government Code Section 65850 which would
require a four - fifths vote of the City Council in order to enact
said ordinance.
Councilman Norris continued that he felt this matter should
go to the Planning Commission for formal hearing without the City
Council changing land uses without hearings.
Councilman Brown also stated he failed to see the urgency of this
matter. He felt it first should go to the Planning Commission
for public hearings on the proposed changes for public consider-
ation.
Councilman Graham agreed with Councilman Brown's comments as he
felt that there was a lack of urgency and he felt that the
Planning Commission should get public input before adopting such
an ordinance.
Mavor Schwartz also stated that he did not feel there was an
urgency in this matter. He felt that with the City proposing
new ordinances and General Plan with new consultants, that it
should be prepared by consultation with each other. He felt
that Councilman Gurnee's memo should be sent to the Planning
Commission for their information.
Councilman Gurnee spoke in support of his urgency ordinance,
which he felt would put this City in general compliance with
State Law.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Mayor Schwartz
that the memorandum be referred to the Planning Commission
for their information. Motion carried on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilman Norris, Mayor Schwartz, Council-
men Brown and Graham
NOES: Councilman Gurnee
ABSENT: None
13. A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, submitted to the City Coun-
cil a lengthy opinion by the California Appellate Court, which
held that LAFCO must prepare an E.I.R. in connection with pro-
posed annexations of territory to a City. Such an E.I.R. ap-
peared to be in addition to any E.I.R. which may be prepared
by a City for a proposed annexation.
The City A.ttorneyfelt that this was a matter for urgent con-
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sideration and coordination by the City and LAFCO so that un-
necessary duplication may be avoided. He felt that this prob-
lem should be resolved before the City accepted any more ap-
plications for annexation.
The City Council discussed with the City Attorney the impli-
cation of the Appellate Court's decision in this matter.
The City Council decided to take no action, but asked Council-
man Brown, the City's representative on LAFCO, to take this
matter up with them for information and action and to bring
back any recommendation that the City Council feels was ap-
propriate.
18A. Memorandum from David Williamson, Assistant Admini-
strative Officer, David Williamson stated that he was asked for
a status report on the adoption of procedures and policies by
the Architectural Review Commission. He continued that City
Ordinance No. 600 provided for the establishment of an Archi-
tectural Review Commission effective May I, 1974 and for City
Council approval of bylaws, procedures and policies to be used
by the Commission.
He stated that bylaws and procedures had been adopted by the
Architectural Review Commission, however there had been some
question concerning the applicability of these procedures and
their effect on the operational aspects of several City depart-
ments. These matters were now in process of being cleared up
and a full report will be presented to the City Council at their
May 20, 1974 meeting.
David Williamson stated that he had advised the Community De-
velopment Departments and the staff assigned to the Architec-
tural Review commission that business should be conducted as
usual by the A.R.C. until the Council had adopted A.R.C. bylaws,
procedures and guidelines. The Architectural Review Commission
would be meeting on May 13, 1974 which was prior to the next
City Council meeting. In order not to unduly delay projects
in progress, he had advised staff members serving the A.R.C. to
use the preliminary bylaws and procedures until these procedures
were formally adopted by the City Council.
The City Council stated that this was a proper decision and that
they were looking forward to discussing the A.R.C. procedures at
their next meeting on May 20.
19. The City Council received a. lengthy report from the
Mission Plaza Develoement Committee on the next phase of im-
provement for the Mission Plaza area. The Committee stated
that since November, 1973 when the Committee was established,
consisting of representatives of the Park 8 Recreation Commis-
sion, Design Review Board, the Downtown Association, the Water-
ways Planning Board and staff members from the Engineering, Park
8 Recreation and Planning Departments, who had prepared a report
for the next phase of development of the Mission Plaza project
for the Council's consideration. The initial step by the Com-
mittee had been the adoption of a statement of what the Mission
Plaza Project represented.
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Page 18
The purpose of the Mission Plaza Project was to
provide a place to present the City's heritage,
history, culture and way of life in an interesting
and educational manner which would serve and please
the City's citizens and its visitors.
The objective was to make Mission Plaza a place that
in itself would speak of the life and people of San
Luis Obispo.
The Mission Plaza Development Committee then submitted a re-
port to be the basis of a preparation for a Master Plan for the
Mission Plaza, which would include such elements as a circu-
lation element, a creek element, museum expansion element,
ar center enlargement, information center and chamber of Com-
merce offices, community center, play areas, etc.
The committee also submitted a letter from the Design Review
Board and agreeing with the concepts of the report presented
by the Committee feeling that the report contained many good
ideas and represented a point from which master planning of the
proposed area could begin, and offering their continued sup-
port to the Mission Plaza Development Committee through repre-
sentation of Members of the Design Review Board.
After discussion with representatives, various staff members
representative of the Mission Plaza Development Committee, they
requested Council approval to solicit proposals from Architects
to design the next phase of the Mission Plaza area on the basis
outlined in their report presented this evening.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham that
the City Council adopt the proposal as Council guidelines for the
Mission Plaza development Committee, and that the staff be author
ized to solicit proposals from Architects for development of the
Master Plan.
CONSENT ITEMS:
C -1 Payment was authorized for claims against the City of
San Luis Obispo subject to approval by the Administrative Officer.
C -2 Consideration of the City Council minutes of January 16;
February II and 26; March 1,6.and 11; and April 8 and 10, 1974
was continued to the next meeting.
C -3 On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman
Brown the following contract payments were approved:
Karleskint -Crum, Inc. Est. #3 13,725.46
MEADOW PARK, PHASE III
City Plan No. 4 -74
Ted Watkins Construction Est. #2 13,551.20
CREEK BANK REPAIRS
City Plan No. 23 -74
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STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
City Plan No. 35 -74
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Page 19
Est. #1 24,153.88
' Mid -State Const. Co. Est. #7 9,303.40
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER C.O. #2 250.00
ADDITION
Dennis Landscape C.C.O. #1 546.00
Street Tree Planting
Foothill & Santa Rosa
C -4 The request from Associated California Employees Local
Coordinating Council requesting City Council support of the de-
velopment of a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) in the
County of San Luis Obispo was approved and the City Clerk was to
submit a letter to ACE Local Coordinating Council.
C -5 The request from El Camino Foreign Car Club for use
of Santa Rosa Park for 6th Annual Concours D' Elegance on May 26,
1974 using a public address system was approved subject to the
control of the public address system.
C -6 The Administrative Officer announced the following ap-
pointments:
Frank A. Brown as Janitor beginning at Step I or $536
effective May I, 1974, subject to one -year probationary
period;
and Gary D. Orback as Police Officer beginning at Step
I or $816, effective June I, 1974, subject to one -year
probationary period.
C -7 The continued consideration of the EASEMENT from PG &E
and Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company (continued from April
I, 1974) for overhead wires near the Recreation Center was ap-
proved and the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION
NO. 2603 (1974 Series) a resolution of the Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo granting an easement for public utility purposes
across City owned property at the City Recreation Center.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: All
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -8 The CORPORATION GRANT
DEED from Reeder
Development
Corporation for Higuera Street
widening was accepted and the
Mayor was authorized to record.
C -9 The CORPORATION GRANT
DEED from Arnold
A. Volny and
Diana M. Volny, Volny Construction
Inc., for the
purpose of
street widening on Peach Street
was accepted and
the Mayor was
authorized to record.
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Page 20
C -10 The Claim against the City of San Luis Obispo from
Josephine Bowden for damage done when sewage backed up into
her house was denied and the claim was referred to the insur-
ance carrier.
C - II The Claim against the City of San Luis Obispo from
Hart T. Goodman for damage done to his car on April 5, 1974
was denied and the claim was referred to the insurance car-
rier.
C -12 The Communication from-the Department of Finance
regarding the January, 1974 population estimate for cities
in California, also copies of statistical tables for comparison
purposes was ordered received and filed.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Norris
all the consent items were approved.
Councilman Gurnee left the meeting at 11:30 P.M.
B -I City Clerk reported on the following bids received for
BULLOCK LANE SEWER EXTENSION; Citv Plan No. 39 -74. Bids opened
May I, 1974 at 2:00 P.M.
Engineer's Estimate $6,930.00
R. Baker Const. Co., Inc. 4,474.55
P. 0. Box 419
Arroyo Grande, CA
Charles A. Pratt Const. Co. 5,638.26
P. 0. Box 1295
San Luis Obispo, CA
The low bid of R. Baker Const. Co. approved on motion of Coun-
cilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Pdorris.
B -2 The City Clerk reported on the following bids received
for SEWER SIPHONS PROJECT, Citv Plan No. 13 -74. Bids opened on
May I, 1974 at 2:30 P.M.
Engineer's Estimate $16,850.00
Walter Bros. Const. Co., Inc 25,000.00
P. 0. Box 809
San Luis Obispo, CA
R. Baker Const. Co., Inc 49,320.00
P. 0. Box. 419
Arroyo Grande, CA
Charles A. Pratt Const. Co. 57,581.35
P. 0. Box 1295
San Luis Obispo, CA
David F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that Walter Bros. had
informed him that this firm had made an error in its bid in
not taking into proper account Fish and Game requirements,
and had asked that its bid be withdrawn.
A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, explained the legal responsibilities
of the City on the contractor and asked that in the future Fish
& Game requirements be included as a separate bid item to be
considered by the City Council.
D.F. P,dmero stated in fairness to all that he recommended that
all bids be rejected and that the project be rebid with full
knowledge of all bidders.
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On motion of Mavor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Graham that
the City Council release Walter Brothers from their bid and
further that all bids be rejected and that the City readvertise
for bids with full information available to all bidders. Motion
carried.
B -3 City Clerk's report of the following bids received for
I.O.O.F. CEMETERY WALL RECONSTRUCTION, City Plan No. 41 -74. Bids
opened May 1, 1974 at 3:00 P.M.
Engineer's Estimate $3,347.40
J.D. Concrete 3,347.77
2815 Johnson Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA
Walter Bros. Const. Co. 3,451.93
P. 0. Box 309
San Luis Obispo, CA
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Norris,
the low bid of J.D. Concrete was accepted.
B -4 The City Clerk reported on the following bids received
for WATERWAY OBSTRUCTION ABATEMENTS NO. 2, City Plan No. 42 -74.
Bids opened May I, 1974 at 3:30 P.M.
Engineer's Estimate $3,450.00
1 Walter Bros. Const. Co. 4,050.00
P. O. Box 809
San Luis Obispo, CA
On the motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nort'is
the low bid of Walter Brothers Const. Co. was accepted.
B -5 City Clerk reported on MATERIALS FOR PLAY EQUIPMENT
AT MEADOW PARK. Bids opened May b, 1974.
Jesse Bentley $1,550.00 plus tax
Boyde Const. Co. 1,700.00 plus tax
San Luis Mill NO BID
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Norris
the low bid of Jesse Bentley was accepted.
11:40 P.M. Councilman Gurnee returned to the meeting
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT:
TC -1 74 -5 -IT It has been reported to us that the yellow
loading zone on the Pismo Street frontage
of Kwik -Way Market at the corner of Pismo
and Osos is no longer being used. It is
therefore suggested that this zone which is
approximately two car spaces long be converted
to two hour parking. We have also asked Mr.
Romero to contact the business and see that
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abutting the west side of Sacramento. We
agree that the present situation is hazardous
and recommend that signs be installed in the
sidewalk designating the parking restriction.
TC -9 74 -5 -9T Mr. Romero has continued to look at the traf-
fic situation at Laurel and Johnson and feels
visibility would be improved by eliminating
one more car space on the west side of Johnson
north of Laurel Lane. We so recommend.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Norris the
following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2604 (1974
Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
establishing restricted parking on portions of Pismo, Nipomo and
South Streets; eliminating parking restrictions on portions of
Pismo Street and Higuera Street; prohibiting parking on portions
of Johnson Avenue and Sacramento Drive; and establishing stop signs
on Broad Street and Clover Drive.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Norris, Brown, Graham,
and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
' TC -10 74 -5 -IOT Suggestion for four -way stops at Patricia
and Highland and Patricia and Daly by Arthur
C. Duarte, 572 Patricia; at Osos and Palm
suggested by Mrs. S.M. Forden, 770 Serrano
Drive.
TC -II 74 -5 -IIT Another request from the Sinsheimer PTA for
a hearing on the matter of imposing further
parking restrictions on Augusta St. Before
doing anything further on this, we would like
to have the benefit of the bikeway study recom
mendations being prepared by John Williams.
This is also true of the bike lane proposal
along the east side of lower Higuera referred
to the Traffic Committee by the Council.
TC -12 74 -5 -12T Another request from the Housing Authority
for a second passenger loading zone in front
of the Anderson Hotel on Morro Street. We
are afraid of such a zone on a narrow street
and also, we don't feel it would be as useful
as the Monterey St. entrance because of the
half flight of steps involved which could pre-
sent a problem for older and /or handicapped
residents.
TC -13 74 -5 -13T Suggestion of Ray Sabersky, 1344 Pacific Street,
that the intersection of Pacific and Pepper be
closed. The fire department, police department
and the public works department recommend
against this as do several of the neighbors.
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TC -14 74 -5 -14T Suggestion by Mrs. Forden that stop sign on
Murray at Broad be removed and request -from
Robert E. Barrows, 770 Meinecke Street, for
several marked crosswalks on Chorro Street.
The time has come for the previously scheduled
review of the Broad St. stop signs by the Traf-
fic Committee and we feel that the final dis-
position of that item might have an effect
on these other suggestions.
Traffic Committee Item No. TC -14 was held over for further study.
The City Council adjourned to Executive Session.
The City Council adjourned to a joint study meeting with the
Citizens! Advisory Committee on May 13, 1974 at 7:30 P.M., on
motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham, all
ayes.
,APPROVED: August 19, 1974 �-
i. �p trick, City Clerk
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