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Roll Call
City Staff
MINUTES
REGULAR. MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1974 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT: John C. Brown, Myron Graham, T. Keith Gurnee, Jesse
Norris and Mayor Kenneth E. Schwartz
ABSENT: None
PRESENT: J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R.D. Puller, Administrative
Officer; E.L. Rodgers, Chief of Police; D.F. Romero, Citv
Engineer; Lee M. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; A.J. Shaw, City
Attorney; Robert Strong, Director of Planning & Building
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1. At this time the City Council held a public hearing to hear any
person aggrieved by any act or determination of the Fire Chief or of the City
Council in connection with the current weed abatement program during the
preceding year ending September 15, 1974.
The City Clerk reported that up until this time no written protests had been
presented to the City for the weed abatement program.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
Bert Polin appeared before the City Council objecting to a weed abatement
bill -o-f-7-1,200 to clear an acre of land on Foothill Boulevard. He explained
that upon first receiving notice from the City, he retained the same contractor
used by the City to come and clear the property for which he paid $52.50.
The City Fire Department informed him they were not satisfied with the
job; he again called the contractor and for an additional $15 did more work
on the property. Finally, without ever hearing from the City, he just
received a bill for $1,200 for work done by the same contractor in clearing
the land. He did not see how anything of that magnitude could have been done
to the acre of clear land.
Fire Chief Schlobohm stated that the Polin lot was a difficult one to clear,
due to debris and trash on the property. Upon inspection with the contractor,
he felt the lot should again be cleared, which included removing of debris
by skip loader, dump trucks, etc. He felt that while the charge was quite high,
the lot was now cleared to the City's specifications.
Councilman Gurnee stated he felt the cost was excessive and it seemed the City's
contractor was taking advantage of the situation. The City should look into
how these contractors were allowed to go out on their own and determine what
could be charged and to whom.
Councilman Graham also felt the cost was excessive and that the Citv should
look into the contractor's operations without any supervision.
Councilman Brown stated the cost appeared to him to be excessive after having
had the property owner contract and clear the lot and then the City came
back and had it done again. He felt the City was partly to blame in this
matter and should at least pay one -half of the bill.
Councilman Norris felt the City should look into its weed abatement program
and not let contractors set their own conditions and cost without any super-
vision by City staff as to what was to be accomplished. He felt this
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problem was terrible, and he wondered how the City would avoid getting into
these situations in the future. Further, he wondered how the City justified
removing concrete and this type of debris as fire prevention.
Mayor Schwartz asked how the Fire Department normally took before - and -after
photos of weed abatement problems.
Fire Chief Schlobohm stated that no photos were ever taken, but he felt that
due to unforeseen circumstances the City might be willing to pay one -half of the
cost of this particular project.
Bert Polin stated he felt he could have moved in his.own equipment from his
ranch in one day and hauled it back and did the work in one day at a maximum
cost of $300 including payment for the men to run the equipment.
Councilman Norris felt the contractor should be required to justify his billing
before any payment was made by either the property owner or the City.
Mayor Schwartz suggested that the Fire Chief, contractor, and property owner
get together and come up with an analysis of the billing on this lot. Also,
make a recommendation.on the split of the bill between the City and the Fire
Department, and further, have the Fire Department report on some future policy
to avoid this type of mix -up on future weed abatement programs.
Councilman Graham suggested that Polin pay one -third of the cost with the City
paying two- thirds of the cost.
flavor Schwartz closed the public hearing.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Brown that the matter
of Polin's lot clearing be continued, with the cost justified and the Fire
Chief, property owner, and contractor to get together; and the Fire Chief was
to submit a.policy for future weed abatement programs. Motion carried.
2 Continuation of the August 19 PUBLIC HEARING to ascertain whether
tree stumps in the creek at 546 Higuera Street constitute a up blic nuisance
which must be abated under Resolution No. 1.641, continued from the September 16,
1974 meeting.
David Romero submitted a report from Paul E. Landel.l stating.that the removal
of the eucalyptus trees and stumps had been completed and the abatement of the
sewer line on this property was in the planning stage.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham that the matter
of the stumps in the creek be ordered received and filed. Motion carried,
all ayes.
3. Review and approval of preliminary plans for remodeling City Hall
basement area and first floor area exclusive of the Council Chambers.
David Williamson, Assistant Administrative Officer, again presented preliminary
plans for remodeling City Hall basement and first floor, and he recommended
that the City Council adopt Scheme "C" as lie felt this was the best plan for
the City.
The City Council discussed with Mr. Williamson and Mr. Jennings, architect,
the benefits and detriments to all of.the three schemes considered for remodeling
the first floor and basement of the City Hall.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Graham that the architect
be authorized to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications for
Scheme "C ". Motion carried, all ayes.
4A. Communication from James H. Maul, architect, notifying the City
Council that working drawings and specifications had been completed for the
construction of the Meadow Park recreation building, and he asked the City
Council to approve a schedule for proceeding.
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The architect stated that the revised cost estimate as required was $125,000
with an additional $35,460.65 for overall park and street lighting, originally
undertaken by the City Planning Department.
William E. Flory, Director of Parks k Recreation, requested that the City
Council incorporate the necessary funds in the budget to authorize the
advertisement.for bids for the building at Meadow Park in accordance with
the contract and presentation made by Mr. Maul. He also commented on the
overall park and street lighting plan, which was submitted by the Park and
Recreation Department to the State of California for funding under the State
Bond Act of 1974. Should this project be approved, it would be included in
the 1975/76 budget. He, therefore, recommended that if the Council should
proceed with the other buildings, this part of the lighting be excluded from
the proposal.
Councilman Brown a member of the subcommittee on this project, felt that the
Council should proceed with advertising for bids and proceed with construction
of the building at Meadow Park.
Councilman Graham, the other member of the subcommittee, agreed that the City
should proceed and get this building under construction.
R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer, submitted a report as of August 16 on
the status of C.I.P. expenditures and outstanding commitments as well as other
anticipated expenditures expected to take place between now and the end of
the fiscal year.
The report showed that all projects including the Meadow Park Community Center
building could be funded, provided that the Council was agreeable to borrowing
$400,000 from previously accumulated capital reserves.
He also wished the Council to note that he had increased the cost estimate for
the City Hall remodeling from $125,000 to $250,000, and further reduced the
' amount of money available from the general fund.in view of the decision to
reduce the tax rate by .08¢.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gurnee that the architect
be authorized to proceed with advertisement of bids, with construction of
the Meadow Park building to proceed with financing.as presented. Motion carried,
all ayes.
S. Councilman Norris presented for the Council's consideration a
proposed ordinance which he.felt would be in the public interest to require
service stations to post rp ices of various grades of gasoline in a manner
which would be visible to the passing motorists. He also submitted for the
City Council's information, a chart showing the variation in gasoline prices
of stations within the City of San Luis Obispo in June of this year. lie then
briefly reviewed for the City Council the provisions of the proposed ordinance
requiring gasoline service stations.to post their prices.
Councilman Gurnee stated he was in full support of Councilman Norris'
proposal and hoped that the City Council would move ahead with a comprehensive
service station control ordinance as was considered by the Council two years
ago and referred to staff for preparation. He then reviewed with Councilman
Norris some of the ordinance wording for clarification.
Councilman Gurnee again spoke in support of the proposed ordinance as he felt
service stations were a unique land use and their activities were not that of
a grocery store or other type service establishment.
Councilman Graham stated lie also was opposed for philosophical reasons, and
also the precedent being started by this ordinance.
Mayor .Schwartz stated
he was opposed to the ordinance on
principles of
requiring the posting
wrong. Further, this
of prices on any and all products,
would just encourage one additional
which he felt was
posted sign at
each service station,
which he opposed on the basis that
they were trying
to control this type of advertising.
Councilman Gurnee again spoke in support of the proposed ordinance as he felt
service stations were a unique land use and their activities were not that of
a grocery store or other type service establishment.
Councilman Graham stated lie also was opposed for philosophical reasons, and
also the precedent being started by this ordinance.
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Page 4
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Norris the following
ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 626, (1974 Series), an ordinance of
the City of San Luis Obispo requiring gasoline service stations to post
gasoline prices.
Passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Norris and Brown
NOES: Councilman Graham and Mayor Schwartz '
ABSENT: None
6. At this time the City Council reviewed the preliminary grading plan for
Tract 444, Leonard Blazer applicant.
A.J. Shaw reported to the City Council that this particular matter of returning
the grading plan to the City Council for approval was a condition of the
Tentative Map of Tract 444, which was approved by the City Council on July 17,
1972, and stated that no grading permit would be issued until the grading
plan had been submitted to the City Council for their consideration.
Robert Strong, Planning Director, stated that on July 17, 1972 the City
Council approved the Tentative Subdivision Map for Tract 444, subject to
the conditions, including the submission of a suitable grading plan. The
water moratorium delayed the applicant filing the grading plan and final
map. However, with the anticipation of the lifting of the moratorium, the
applicant had prepared a grading plan which had been reviewed by the Planning
Commission and the Architectural Review Commission within the past two months.
The Planning Commission reviewed the approved tentative map and proposed
grading plan on September 17, 1974 for-environmental impact report requirements.
They determined that the proposal would not have significant adverse effect
on the environment, and therefore, an E.I.F. would not be required. A '
negative declaration was filed with the County Clerk on September 20, 1974.
The Architectural Review Commission.reviewed the grading plan on September 23,
1974 and approved the plan subject to the following qualifications and con-
ditions:
1. The lots on the upper portion of the tract would not be graded.
2. The approval of the grading plan was not an endorsement of the
subdivision design.
3. Approval of the grading plan would not be considered a precedent
for the approval of other-similarly designed subdivisions where
no vested right was present and the Architectural Review Commission
had full authority.
D.F. Romero, City Engineer, reviewed for the City Council the grading plan
and underground drainage plan for Tract 444, which consisted of 40,000 yards
of dirt that would be moved within the boundaries of the subdivision, none
brought in from outside or none hauled outside the tract. He continued that
the issuance of one grading permit for the tract rather than having each lot
owner apply for a permit and grade his.own lot would be much easier and better
for City inspection and control.
Councilman Gurnee asked why no environmental impact report was required by I
the Planning Commission on this tract.
Robert Strong, Planning Director, stated he did not know, but felt possibly at
the time of the original application-of the tentative map, there may not have
been a requirement for an E.I.R. and this may have been the consideration
given by the Planning Commission.
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October 7, 1974
Page 5.
Councilman-Gurnee then asked could not the filing of an Environmental Impact
Report require a difference in the grading proposal as presented.
A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, replied that an E.I.R. could require an entirely
different type of development. He stated he felt that an.environmental
impact.report could be required regardless of when the original tentative
map was filed.
Councilman Norris stated he felt the Planning Commission and the Architectural
Review Commission had both approved this plan; therefore, he felt the Council
should now approve the grading plan as he felt an E.I.R. would not bring forth
any additional information for Council consideration. He recommended acceptance
of the grading plan.
Councilman Gurnee felt that with 90 lots at an estimated population of over 300
people, an E.I.R. should be required prior to development and grading.
Henry Rible, 1215 Mariners Cove, stated he was opposed to this development
until the people knew where the storm waters from this tract would go
and at what rate and volume. He felt the City Council should require an
environmental.impact report prior to approval of this tract. He reminded
the City Council of the 1973 Prefumo Canyon flood.
D.F. Romero, City Engineer, explained the method of handling storm waters in
Tract 444, explaining that drainage waters would flow into Laguna Lake
approximate one -half mile northwest of Prefumo Canyon. He stated that
existing culverts under Los Osos Valley Road do not meet current drainage
criteria.
Councilman-Norris felt that the developer should be required to improve drains
and culverts under Los Osos Vallev..Road as-part of the tract development.
Mr. Rible again urged the City Council to require an E.I.R. for development
of this tract.
Mr. Blaser explained his proposed development of Tract ,444. He felt that their
studies did not show, any increase in water flows. He felt that water generated
on the tract would still go to Laguna Lake,west of the junior high school. He
felt that there would be an environmental effect as people would live in the
houses that were being built, but housing was needed for the people of San Luis
Obispo.
Councilman Brown stated he was in support of the Planning Commission and
the Architectural Review Commission recommendations and would support the approval
of the grading plan as presented for Tract 444.
Councilman Graham asked how the approval of the tract could be conditioned for
individual approval of each house in the tract for approval by the A.R.C.
A.J. Shaw stated this could be done for each individual house as a limitation
in the subdivision agreement with the final map.
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On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Norris the City Council
accepted the preliminary grading plan as presented for Tract 444 and recom-
mended by the Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission with
the condition that adequate culverts.-be placed under Los Osos Vallev Road awav
from the tract. Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
' AYES: Councilmen Brown, Norris, Graham and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Gurnee
ABSENT: None
Councilman Gurnee again urged that the City Council require an environmental
impact report prior to development of this tract.
9:15 P.M. Mayor Schwartz declared a recess.
9:35 P.M. The meeting reconvened with all Council members present.
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October 7, 1974
Page 6
7. Communication from David E. Garth, Executive ;Manager, San Luis
Obispo Chamber of Commerce, informing the City Council that the Chamber is
quite concerned about the County's plan to remodel the Veterans Plemorial
Building and use its space for municipal court, thereby reducing its size
available to the public.
He continued that the Veterans Memorial-Building, although not entirely
adequate, would be much less useful to the community if it were made smaller.
He stated the building was currently used for a wide variety of large group
meetings of both local residents and tourists, and the Chamber felt that 1
reducing its size would make it impossible for some of these groups to meet
in San Luis Obispo.
He concluded by stating that the Chamber recommended that the City reconsider
the County's offer to sell the building to the City of San Luis Obispo for
$1.00, as it seems that this would be the only way the building would be safe
from remodeling.
The Promotional Coordinating Committee also recommended that the City Council
consider purchasing the Veterans Memorial Building as previously offered by
the County Board of Supervisors. Failing purchase, the Promotional Coordinating
Committee requested that the City Council ask the County- Board of Supervisors
to leave the facility in its historical use and not use it for County courts
or office space.
Tom Brown, President, Downtowon Association, stated that as everyone realizes,
the attracting.of visitors to the City of San Luis Obispo through conventions,
square dance groups, business, social gatherings and other civic events was
important to the economic and cultural growth of the community.
Currently, the only facility.capable of handling any type of event would seem
to be the Veterans Memorial Building, which the County plans to expand,
first with a municipal court; this would result in the reduction in available
space in this fair -sized meeting and gathering place that attracts visitors
to the community.
The Downtown Association urged that the City of San Luis Obispo reconsider
the offer of sale of the Veterans Memorial Building so that the City Council
could keep the building in its present state for use by the community.
Ron Dunin, Motel -Hotel Association,.spoke in support of the proposal for the
City to acquire the.Veterans Memorial-Building from the County and suggested
that the operation could.be paid for out.of the Promotional Coordinating
Committee funds or other bed tax revenue.
Homer Odom, Promotional Coordinating Committee, spoke on behalf of the P.C.C.
recommendation regarding the Veterans Memorial Building.
R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer, spoke opposing any proposal for the City
to take over the Veterans Building operation regardless of the cost, as he
felt the deferred cost of the operation was astronomical and would not be of
any real benefit to the citizens-of the City.
Mayor Schwartz suggested that the City Council write the Board of Supervisors
regarding the citizens' anxiety,.regarding the loss of the use of the Veterans
Building for the community and that the City Council investigate if the County
still entertained selling the building to the City for $1.00.
F.D. Puller, Administrative Officer, again submitted his opposition to the ,
City acquiring this property and reported on studies made by a joint committee
in 1970 on the City acquisition of the Veterans Building, which at that time
rejected the offer of the County.
Councilman Gurnee urged the City Council to carefully write to the County so
that no confusion could.be laid on the City about the Palm Street west property
acquisition, which was objected to by two members of the Council.
Councilman Norris felt this discussion regarding the Veterans Memorial Building
points out the need for a civic and fine arts building somewhere in the area.
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October 7, 1974
Page 7
He felt the City should support.the proposal by Cuesta College to develop such
a facility on the campus. Fie also felt the City should encourage the County
to operate the Veterans Building on the same basis until new facilities were
developed. He felt that the councilmen should talk to their supervisors
regarding this proposal.
8. A communication from the City Clerk recommending that the City Council
consider acquiring coverage for inverse condemnation to protect the City in
this area. He stated he had received a quote from their insurance agent stating
that the coverage proposed meets the requirements of the Constitution of the
State of California subject to a.$5,000.deductible. The limits recommended
would be $100,000 with a premium of $1,100, and so recommended to the City
Council.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown that the City
Council accept the recommendation of the City Clerk and that the inverse
condemnation-coverage with a limit of $100,000 and a $5,000 deductible be
accepted. Motion carried, Councilman Norris absent.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham consent items
C -1, C -3, C -4, C -6, C -7, C -8, C 79, C -10, C -11, C -12, C -13, C -14, C -18, C -19,
C -20, C -22, C -23, C -25, C -26,, C -27, C -28, and C -29 were approved as recommended.
C -1 The claims against the City of San Luis Obispo were authorized
payment subject to approval by the Administrative Officer.
'
The Mayor
appointed Councilmen-Graham and Gurnee to act
as a subcommittee to
meet with
the County Supervisors regarding not placing a
court in the Veterans
Building
and to continue the present use of the Veterans
Building.
8. A communication from the City Clerk recommending that the City Council
consider acquiring coverage for inverse condemnation to protect the City in
this area. He stated he had received a quote from their insurance agent stating
that the coverage proposed meets the requirements of the Constitution of the
State of California subject to a.$5,000.deductible. The limits recommended
would be $100,000 with a premium of $1,100, and so recommended to the City
Council.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown that the City
Council accept the recommendation of the City Clerk and that the inverse
condemnation-coverage with a limit of $100,000 and a $5,000 deductible be
accepted. Motion carried, Councilman Norris absent.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham consent items
C -1, C -3, C -4, C -6, C -7, C -8, C 79, C -10, C -11, C -12, C -13, C -14, C -18, C -19,
C -20, C -22, C -23, C -25, C -26,, C -27, C -28, and C -29 were approved as recommended.
C -1 The claims against the City of San Luis Obispo were authorized
payment subject to approval by the Administrative Officer.
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C -2 The following contract
R. BURKE CORP.
pay estimates
Est. #1
were approved:
$127,494.45
Street Resurfacing
C.C.O. #1
1,733.20
C.P. #47 -74
CONCO
Est. #4
460.35
Meadow Park -Phase 3
Est. #5 FINAL
1,591.18
C.P. #22 -74
C.C.O. #1
171.50
Mission Plaza
Est. #2
21,777.30
C.P. #21 -74
Culvert Replacement
Est. #2
21,041.10
C.P. #16 -74
JACK S. FOSTER
Est. #2
6,139.80
Mustang Village Grading
C.C.O. #1
3,297.00
C.P. #43 -74
MADONNA CONST. CO.
Est. #2
60,063.35
Edna Saddle Reservoir
C.C.O. 91
$1,900
C.P. #W73 -8
42
no cost
#3
$4,900
#4
$1,539
(change orders included
in Est. #2)
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PACIFIC ERECTORS CORP.
Eft. #1
41S 0
Edna Saddle Reservoir
C.P. #1V73 -7
WALTER J. SCHMID Est. #3 10,287.00
Recreation Center Addition
C.P. #27 -74
(continued)
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Contract Pay Estimates Continued
SMEE'S PLUMBING & HEATING Est. #2 33,786.00
Sewer Siphons
C.P. #13 -74
WALTER BROS. CONST. Est.
#4
569.25
Police Facility Carport Ext.
#5 FINAL 1,265.00
C.P. #28-74
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded
by Councilman
Brown
the contract
pay estimates were approved for payment on October 15, 1974. Motion carried
Councilman Norris absent.
C -3 Memorandum from Dave Williamson, Assistant Administrative Officer,
regarding implementation of the reorganization plan was received and filed.
C -4 Memorandum from Dave Williamson, Assistant Administrative Officer,
regarding call for bids on Pepper Street Improvements and working with S.P. Co.
and Obispo Beautiful on plans for landscaping and sprinkler system in
cooperation.with the Water Department. The City Council accepted the staff
action in this matter.
C -S. Communication from Jim Swift and John Korelich Jr., Gusto Inc.,
regarding improvements to the creek bank-adjacent to the old Foremost Creamery,
and requesting City support in this.development was referred to staff to work
out details and report back to the City Council, on motion of Councilman
Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham. Motion carried, Councilman Norris
absent.
C -6 Request from Stewart Williams, Central California Australian
Shepherd Fanciers, for permission.to use Santa Rosa Park on October 27 from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and also for-permission to use a P.A. system to hold a
dog show was approved subject to control of the P.A. system.
C -7 Request from the Park.£, Recreation Department for permission to
advertise for bids for the following jobs was approved.
Senior Citizens Center automatic sprinkler system and-landscaping
Margarita Divider Islands sprinkler system and Throop Field
sprinkler system- and.landscaping, and
Mission Plaza creek bank landscaping
C -8 On motion of Councilman-Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham the
following resolution was introduced: .Resolution No. 2683 (1974 Series), a
resolution of the.Council of the City of San Luis Obispo establishing a bus
loading zone on Los Osos valley Road westerly of Higuera Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
.OYES: Councilmen Gurnee,.Graham, Brown, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -9 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2675 (1974 Series), a
resolution increasing the 1974/75 budget (Account -No.-S-0-22-4701-000).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
.OYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Brown, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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C -10 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2676 (1974 Series), a
resolution adjusting the 1974/75 budget.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Brown, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -11 The claim against the City- of San Luis Obispo by George E. Silvera
for removal of road oil from his car was denied and referred to the insurance
carrier.
C -12 Communication from Mrs. Rauch regarding proposed shopping center
in the Madonna area, and hoping for favorable response from the City was
ordered received and filed.
C -13 Administrative Officer made the following appointment announcement:
John R. Fuller as Utility Plant Operator I at Step 1 or $700
effective October 1, 1974 subject to a one -year probationary
period.
C -14 Administrative Officer made the following promotion announcements:
Police Sgt. Clifford R. Chelquist to Lieutenant at Step 4 or
$1,346, effective October 1, 1974 subject to a one -year probationary
period with consideration for advancement to Step 5 in one year.
-- Robert H. Ioppini, Maintenance Man II, to Maintenance Leadman
starting at Step 4 or $922, effective October 1, 1974 subject to
a one -year probationary period with consideration of advancement
to Step 5 in one year.
C -15 On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee the
matter was referred to the staff for report at the next regular City Council
meeting.
C -16 On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gurnee the
request of the San Luis Obipso Lions Club to take remedial action to the
Lions Club Memorial Grove at Laguna Lake to include minor drainage improve-
ments was referred to the Park u Recreation Department to meet with the
Waterways Planning Board and representatives of the Lions Club to take remedial
action if necessary.
C -17 On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown the
proposal from the Promotional Coordinating Committee was approved, with
expenditure of CAPH grant to be held over until details of downtown parking
proposals were approved by the Traffic Committee and City Council.
C -18 Memorandum from D.F. Romero, City Engineer, regarding improvements
to alley running from Archer to Walker between Pacific and Pismo stating that
it-now-meets City standards and could be accepted for maintenance by the City
was accepted.
C -19 Communication from Tex Braudrick requesting transfer of location
for the Morro Club, currently located at 967 Osos Street to be transferred
to 390 Higuera Street, Suite E, was approved subject to the approval by the
necessary departments.
C -20 Communication from Carl Little regarding trees planted on Foothill
Boulevard was referred to the Tree Committee.
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C -21 Memorandum from E.L. Rodgers, Chief of Police, regarding diagonal
parking on Lower Higuera Street (in accordance with Traffic Committee instruc-
tions) and recommending parallel parking be installed.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Norris the matter was
returned to the Traffic Committee for reconsideration and report to the City
Council. Alotion carried, Councilman Gurnee voting no.
C -22 Consideration of the proposed bus schedule agreement and bus contract
(Mass Transportation Committee Minutes of September 27, 1974 was approved and
authorization given to call for bids.
C -23 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Graham the
recommendation from the City Engineer regarding actions of the Waterways
Planning Board meeting of October 1, 1974 was approved with staff supervision
of the project. Motion carried.
C -25 Memorandum from A.J. Shaw, City Attorney, regarding alleged
discrimination in student housing was referred to the Human Relations
Commission.
C -26 Memorandum from Design Review Board regarding actions taken at
meetings of July and September, 1974 were ordered received and filed, and
referred to affected departments.
C -27 Communication from M. Frank Eulau requesting taxicab rate
increase was referred to staff for review.
C -28 Communication from California State Department of Transportation
supplying Civil Rights -Equal Opportunity.manual and requesting action by
the City was given authorization to have the Administrative Officer sign
assurances.
C -29 Communication from the League of California Cities requesting
each City to designate a voting representative and alternate for the coming
League Conference in October.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Brown that Kenneth E.
Schwartz be. designated as the voting representative with T. Keith Gurnee
as the designated alternate. Motion carried.
B -1 The City Clerk reported on bids received for MEINECKE AVENUE
SIDEWALK - CHORRO STREET $ BROAD STREET, City Plan No. 1 -75. Bids opened
October 1, 1974 at 1:30 P.M.
MADONNA CONST. CO. $11,237.50
P.O. Box 910
San Luis Obispo
J.D. CONCRETE 11,385.25
2815 Johnson Avenue
San Luis Obispo
R. BURKE CORP. 14,061.50
P.O. Box 957
San Luis Obispo
It was recommended by staff that the low bid from Madonna Construction in the
amount of $11,237.50 be accepted.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee that the low
bid of Madonna Construction be accepted. Motion carried, Councilman Norris
voting no.
On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Gurnee the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 2677 (1974 Series), a resolution
increasing the 1974/75 budget (Capital Outlay, Meinecke Street Sidewalk).
City Council Minutes
October 7, 1974
Page 11
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
.OYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Brown and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Norris
ABSENT: None
B -2 The City Clerk reported on the bids received for WATERLINE
IMPROVEMENTS, City Plan No. 6 -75 (04 -3). Bids opened October 1, 1974
at 2:00 P.M.
The staff recommended that the low bid of Fred Julien in the amount of
$43,504.81 be accepted.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham the low bid
of Fred Julien was accepted and the contract awarded.
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT
74 -10 -2T Following up on a previous Council decision to save the trees on
the northerly side of Serrano easterly of Palomar in connection
with upcoming street improvements, the Traffic Committee hereby
recommended that the previously discussed action be formalized to
prohibit parking in this narrow street section. The restricted
zone would extend approximately 230 feet easterly from Palomar.
The vote on this recommendation was unanimous.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham the recommendation
of the Traffic Committee was accepted.
74 -10 -4T At the request of the Mayor, the Traffic Committee considered the
removal of "word" signs from one way street designations leaving
only the international sign symbols. However, on a split vote,
the Traffic Committee recommended that this not be done because they
felt the public was not sufficiently well informed to do this
safely. The state people were of the same mind and were being
very cautious about removing word designations from such signs.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Brown that the City
Council accept the recommendation of the Traffic Committee on a one -year
' basis. Motion lost on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Norris and Brown
NOES: Councilmen Graham and Gurnee and Mayor Schwartz
ABSENT: None
74 -10 -1T The Traffic Committee had received a request from fourteen residents
of Mill Street urging enforcement of the 25 mph speed limit on Mill
or preferably the installation of stop signs on Mill at Johnson.
The Traffic Committee reviewed (with one member absent) the fact that
Mill was designated on the General Plan as a collector street and
also serves as part of a loop system around the CBD. They felt
that the idea of purchasing radar sets for one or more of the
police patrol vehicles to assist in speed enforcement should be
reactivated rather than continue the trend toward stopping traffic
on major thoroughfares which they felt would have a stagnating effect.
They recommended against the stop signs.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Norris the Traffic
Committee recommendation was accepted and the staff be authorized to secure
'
cost figures for the City Council and to get more information to see if the
courts would accept radar arrest. Motion carried, Councilman Graham voting no.
74 -10 -2T Following up on a previous Council decision to save the trees on
the northerly side of Serrano easterly of Palomar in connection
with upcoming street improvements, the Traffic Committee hereby
recommended that the previously discussed action be formalized to
prohibit parking in this narrow street section. The restricted
zone would extend approximately 230 feet easterly from Palomar.
The vote on this recommendation was unanimous.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graham the recommendation
of the Traffic Committee was accepted.
74 -10 -4T At the request of the Mayor, the Traffic Committee considered the
removal of "word" signs from one way street designations leaving
only the international sign symbols. However, on a split vote,
the Traffic Committee recommended that this not be done because they
felt the public was not sufficiently well informed to do this
safely. The state people were of the same mind and were being
very cautious about removing word designations from such signs.
On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Brown that the City
Council accept the recommendation of the Traffic Committee on a one -year
' basis. Motion lost on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Norris and Brown
NOES: Councilmen Graham and Gurnee and Mayor Schwartz
ABSENT: None
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October 7, 1974
Page 12
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Graham that the word signs
be removed at the intersections of Garden and Marsh, and Chorro and Marsh.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Schwartz, Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Brown and Norris
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
red curbing on the north side of Ramona opposite the Palomar "T"
,
74 -10 -3T As a condition of its use permit
for a day care center,
the Salvation
Army had requested a loading zone
in front of the
army headquarters
on Islay Street at Chorro. The
Traffic Committee
unanimously recom-
mended a white passenger loading
zone two spaces
in length on the south
side of Islay extending easterly
from Chorro.
the crosswalks would create more of a hazard for the children than
74 -10 -5T The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended that a stop sign be
installed on Los Osos Valley Road at Higuera (Garden Homes exit).
74 -10 -6T Since the installation of stop signs on Chorro at Lincoln, a problem
had been created for northbound motorists who were held up waiting
for other cars to negotiate a left hand turning movement. The
Traffic Committee felt this could be remedied by creating a larger
turning pocket. This would require the red painting of the remainder
of the curbing under the freeway overpass, a distance of approximately
six car spaces, and they so recommended.
74 -10 -7T The Traffic Committee had received a petition from twenty -six
residents in the Serrano, Ramona, Palomar Drive area asking for
red curbing on the north side of Ramona opposite the Palomar "T"
intersection and red curbing on the south side of Ramona west
of Palomar as well as crosswalks across Ramona both east and
west of Palomar. The Committee felt this would improve visibility
and would help school children cross the street safely. The
Traffic Committee looked at this and felt that a red zone two
'
spaces in length on the south side of Ramona west of Palomar
would help visibility considerably, but they did not see how the
restriction of parking on the north side would help very much.
The Committee was also opposed to the crosswalks, as they felt
the crosswalks would create more of a hazard for the children than
presently exists. The vote on this recommendation was unanimous.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gurnee Traffic Committee
Items 74- 10 -3,f, 74- 10 -5T, 74- 10 -6T, and 74 -10 -7T were all approved through
Resolution No. 2675 (1974 Series)., .a resolution of the Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo prohibiting parking on Serrano Drive, on Chorro Street
and on Ramona Drive; establishing a loading zone on Islay Street; and establish-
ing a stop sign on Los Osos Valley Road.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote.:
AYES: Councilmen Brown, Gurnee, Graham, Norris and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Council adjourned to Executive Session.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Norris the City Council
adjourned to 7:30 p.m. October 14, 1974. Motion carried.
APPROVED: February 3, 1975
Fit k, City- Clerk