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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/18/19551eq SPECIAL CALLM) MEETING City Hall, T,,;ednesday, i °lay 18, 1955- 9 P.M. Special Called meeting was held by the City- Council on 1 ^Jednesday, May 18th, 1955 at 9:00 P.M. for the purpose of adopting Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to file L�otice of Completion on the City Library and any other matters to come before the Council. Resolution No. 1461 (New Series) - A Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to record and file Notice of Completion of the City Library Building was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie upon the following vote: Ayes: P;els Beck, Lowell E.Christie, L-Jarren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: None Councilman 11arren G.Edwards recommended to the City Council, that the City start arrangements to purchase, for cash, the property planned for the viaggie Brown Parking Lot inthe vicinity of Broad and Marsh Streets. Also the adjoining properties necessaryfor this lot. Mr. Edwards made this recommendation for the reason that the property owners and the City have come to an agreement as to price, but that the time that would be needed for the lease purchase agreement to be effective, some of the property owners may withdraw from the Agreement. It was moved by Marren G..dwards, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones that the recomm endatioi be adopted and that the City Attorney be instructedto prepare ordinances for the acquisitiol of the aroperty for the purpose of " parking lot ". On motion of N els Beck, seconded by Warren G.Edtaards, the meeting adjourned. Approved this �_ day of C' Clerk City Hall, Monday, June 6, 1955 - 7:30 P.M. The .City Council met in regular session; Mayor Fred H. Lucksinger presiding. Present: Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Absent: Nels Beck The minutes of the meeting of May 16th and Special meeting of May 18, 1955 were approved. Claims against the City for the month of June,1955 were ordered paid subject to the approval of the heads of the respective departments and the Mayor. Communication from Mr. John Tutsie, operator of the Green Bus Service was ordered received and filed on motion of 1Jarren G.Edwards, seconded by Kenneth 11.Jones. The City Clerk reported on the Bid Opening of the SANTA ROSA PARK DEVELOPMENT GR„DING AND LEVELING on June 6, 1955 at 3 P.M.- the following bids were received: 1 - A. J. DIANI CONSTRUCTION CO. - $4912.00 2 - GRANITE CONSTRUCTION CO. 6146.00 2 - WALTER BROS. 7796.00 mis si on Upon recommendation of i'Ir. David Ulansky, Chairmanof the Park and Recreation Com 1 n LJ 1 I �I E 1 1 1 1 1 and concurrence by G. Homer ..Hamlin,.City.Engineer,.that thelow bid of A. J.Diani Con- struction Co. be accepted,: it was moved. by Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Warren G.Edwards that the reconr:endation of Yr. Ulansky and Homer Hamlin, City Engineer, be adopted and that that bid be awarded to A.J.Diani Construction Co. inthe amount of $4912.00. Resolution No. 1462 (New Series) - A Resolution providing for the acquisition of real property from the Estate of Maggie Carby Brmwn was passed and adopted on motion of Warren G.Edwards, seconded by Lowell E. Christie upon the following vote: Ayes: Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: Nels Beck Resolution No. 1463 (New Series) - A Resolution establishingcertain con- struction funds was passed and adopted on motion of Lowell E. Christie, seconded by Warren G.Edwards upon the following vote: Ayes: Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: Nels Beck Resolution No: 1464 (New Series) - A Resolution authorizing City Clerk to accept and record Deed of Real Property from Stephanie Volny and Arnold A.Volney was passed and adopted on motion of Warren G.Edwards, seconded by Lowell E.Christie upon the following vote: Ayes; Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred h. Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: Nels Beck I Resolution No. 1465 (New. Series) - A Resolution authorizing City Clerk to accept and record deed of real property from Norbert A;Volny was passed and adopted on motion of Warren G.Edwards, seconded by Lowell E.Christie upon the following vote: Ayes: Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes; None Absent: Nels Beck Resolution No; 1466 (New Series) - A Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to accept and record Deed of real property from Albert H.Nelson and Elizabeth nelson was passed and adopted on motion of Warren G.Edwards, seconded by Lowell E.Christie upon the following vote: Ayes: Lowell E.Christie,` Warren G.Edwards, rienneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: Nels Beck Resolution No. 1467 (New Series) - A Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to acept and record deed of real property from Ralph M. Vorhies and Sylvia Vorhies was passed and adopted on motion'of Lowell E.Christie, seconded by Warren G.Edwards upon the following vote: Ayes: Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edward , Kenneth W.Jones , Fred H. Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: Nels Beck Resolution No. 1468 (New Series! - A Resolution authorizing City Clerk to accept and record Deed of Real property from Urho V. Jarvinen and Virginia C.Jarvinen and Virginia C. Jarvinen was passed and adopted on motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Lowell E.Christie upon the following vote: Ayes; Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: Nels Beck 1 D. 3 ? Resolution No. 1469 (New. Series) - A Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to accept and record deed of.real..property. from John.R.Haile and Helen M. Haile w as passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie upon the following vote; Ayes: Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: None Absent Nels Beck Resolutinn No. 1470 (New Series) - A Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to ac and record Deed of Real Property from John R.Haile and Helen M. Haile was passed and adopte on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Warren G.Edwards upon the following vote: Ayes: Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: Nels Beck Resolution No. 1471 (New Series) - A Resolution filing three printed copies of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code in the office of the City Clerk was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Warren G.Edwards upon the following vote: Ayes: Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger I;oes: None bsent : Fels Eeck Ordinance No. 414 (New Series) - An Ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo adopting a comprehensive ordinance code to be known and designated as the "San Luis Obispo Municipal Code" and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with said code, etc. was passed to print on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Warren G.Edwal upon the following roll call vote: Ayes: Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: 1'4els Beck Re: Report of the Arbitration Proceeding Re: City Library Building, between Mr. Harald N. Nielsen, Contractor and the City of San Luis Obispo, owner, was ordered received and filed and the recommendations of the Arbitrators accepted and that the claim be paid, pursuant to the a rbitrationproceeding, on motion of Warreh G.Edwards, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, Motion carried. Communications: Communication from the Security Title Ins. Co. by Bert L. Brown, Mgr. submitting his resig- nation from the City Planning Commission was accepted with regrets, on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie. Comm. from Bachino and Stockird Re: Plate Glass Coverage for the new city library. On motionof Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Warren G.Edwards, it was moved that coverage on the plate glass for the. new City Library be accepted for three years.. Comm. fromMrs. W.W. Tudor Re: to sage the Bunya Bunya tree on Broad Street was ordered received and filed on motion of Lowell E.Christie, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones. Comm. from Anthony V.Keese Re: Chorro Street Bridge railing was ordered received and filed on motion of Warren G.Edwards, seconded by Lowell E. Christie. Comm. from California Highway Commission was ordered received and filed on notion of Lowell E.Christie, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones. Comm. from National Municipal Leagge Re: 1955 All American Cities Awards Contest was ordered received and filed on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie. Comm. from Division of Highways Re: apportionedment of gas tax funds was ordered received amd filed. Re: Statement of Gas Tax Revenue for the fiscal year, July 1, 1954 to June 30, 1955 was ordered received and filed. 1 n u 1 iu 1 1 1 1 1 Y Comm. from San Luis Obispo City Schools Re: Financial. Report of the-S.L.O. High School District Nuss Memorial Swimming Pool Fund was ordered received and filed. Comm. from the City of. Chico requesting the City of San Luis Obispo to transfer Chapter 47 Hinds to .their account was referred to Richard Miller for study and re commendation to the Council on motion of Warren G.Edwards, seconded by Lowell E.Christie. Comm. from the Dept. of Public `'corks, State of California Ke:nelinquishment of portions of State Highways was ordered received and filed and the City Clerk was authorized to sign certificate of acceptance with the State Highway Commission, on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie. . The application of the Southwest Airways Co. was ordered received and filed. The request of the Park and Recreation Commission for call for bids for Steel Fencing at Santa Rosa Park was approved on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie. Bids to be opened June 20th, 1955 at 3 P.M. in the office of the City Clerk At this time the City Council held a PUBLIC HEARING on the problem of placing street lights in the unlighted areas of Lhe City. Mayor Lucksinger explained the reason for calli the Public Hearing, was that all segments of the city's population in tracts or areas not presently lighted would have an opportunity to express their views publicly before the Council, so that the Council might have the opinion of the majority of the people in these areas. H.Brazil of Escuela Alta Subdivision speaking for himself and some of his neighbors stated that they unalterably opposed to anytype of wooden poles supporting street lights and also objected to any electroliers that have overhead wires from the rear of the lot to the street side. He stated that he and some ofhis neighbors might be interested inornamental electroliers with und"ergound conduit connection to the rear of the property lines but that they were definitely opposed to woodenpoles and overhead wires. . J.Earle Boyce of Escuela Alta is opposed to any tape of street lighting in this tract, particularly, obnoxious would be the wooden poles and overhead wires, but might consider steel poles with underground wiring. Jerry Evans of Escuela Alta was not interested in anytype of street lighting that called for wooden poles acid overhead wiring. stated that some type of street lighting was necessary and desired, but that he would be interested in electroliers with underground wiring and not wooden utility poles with overhead wires. Mr. Chas. Belcher 'of Goldtree Tract- stated that his tract not only wants but needs lighti of some type and that any type of lighting would be better to what they how have which is NONE AT ALL. He further stated that naturally, -the tract would prefer the most ornamental and attractive type available, ff` this could be acquired for the sum of $18.00 to.$25.00 as stated by Mr. Hamlin. He was sure that the residents in his area would be more than willing to pay such a small sum for adequate lighting and further stated that lighting of some type must be provided for this tract. Mr Banta of Escuela Alta stated that he was personally for some type of street lighting, particularly, the best possible, but that hebelieved anytype of lighting would be better than none which is what they have at the present time." Kennedv of Escuela Alta presented to the Council, a petition of approximately 40 signatures of residents and property owners of the Escuela Alta and Mira Monte Tracts objecting to any type of lighting- for this area. He also wanted to see one of the socalled ornamental electroliers before he changed his mind. Mr . Hoffman , repesenting the P.G & E. Co. upon questioned by the Mayor, explained the type of electrolier that would be placed by the company under the various plans proposed, 33 shaved wooden poles, steel electroliers, etc. :He also explained the reason_ for the heigh of the light poles. IMr. Norman_Cruikshanks,of the Goldtree.Tract ..stated that he and his neighbors, ( the ones he talked to ) would be against wooden poles and steelelectroliers with overhead wires but they would consider favorable, the placing of electroliers with underground wiring. Mr. Hodgson, Escuela Alta is for Street Lights but is opposed to anytype of overhead wiring. Mr. Hanks, Mira Monte is against wooden poles with overhead wires, but would be interested) in orsra- ,rental light standards about 12 ft. high witha fancylight on top and not hanging over the street. Mr. George Mack of Foothill Gardens stated that he would approve ornamnetal 1 personally electroliers with underground wiring but as explained by Mr. Hoffmanof the P.G & E. Co. to theCity Couhcil, he would also like to see the cost figures on purchasing, installation and maintenance of and underground conduit system. "ir. Hoffman of the P. G & E. Co. stated that the company's policy is not to service any , underground systems owned by a private corporation and that the City would be responsible for any underground sytems installed and that the P.G & E. Co. would only-deliver power to one point on the system and the City. would have to actually distribute the power from that point which would alsoinclude maintenance'of the standards, globes, etc. Mr.Clarence Lange, Escuela Alta is against a cheap lighting system of any kind, but would accept steel electroliers, with the id ring from the rear of the lot to the electroliers, He stated further, that he is in favor of a good lighting system for the streets of the city and believesthat in his area, that they are absolutely a necessity. Mr. Paul Wagner of Mira Monte is against street lights ard'.he believes that no street lights are wanted by any of the residents of the Nira Monte area. He further stated that the roblems that would arise over the placement of such a lighting system a s to location of the poles and the type system installed by the city would harass the City Council and the City 1 officials forever. He suggested that a,"-.form questionnaire" should be sent to each resident inthe city by tract, so that they could decidel0hat every par-ticular area was desirous of installing. Mr. Randol Ward of the Park View Homes Area stated he believes that some type of lighting is necessary and that he was personally for the simplest and cheapest type possible and more- over, with the amount of wires corssing the streets of the city at the present time, one more wire to a light pole would not be anymore annoying. Mrs. Ella Holmes of Foothill Gardens asked the question, whether one tract wanted wooden poles and another tract desired steel poles, would the residents of each tract have their desires fulfilled or vould one type be placed throughout the city? Mr. Bradley of Mira Monte stated he does'.not believe that street lights are wanted or are necessary and does not know of any reason why they-should be placed in these tracts. Mr. O'Farrell of McMillan Manor wanted to know if the addition of new lighting in these areas would add any new taxes? Mrs. Dyer of McMillan Manor stated she did not see any reason for street lights but she wculd like to see someone clean out the creek between McMillan Manor and Foothill Blvd. Mr. Welsh of McMillan Manor wanted to -know if the owners of property over which the. wires would go to the poles from the rear lot utility lines, that if the owmers did not give the easements, would the city or the P.G & E. condemn the property for said easementor right -of -way? Mr. Frank Truchan of Escuela Alta said that he would not be interested in any type of street lighting unless it was ornamental and had •underground conduits. 1 r_ r u Mr.'Greenelsh.- of.Park View Homes stated.he.was.ih favor of street lights but personally hopes -that steel poles are used instead. of the rough wooden utility poles. Mr. Eckrode of Park View Homes..want.ed.to know if it .were at all possible to use some of the present utility poles for street lighting? Mr.Fitz of McMillan Manor suggested that possibly a show of hands of the people present that evening by tracts, so as to get an opininn of those present. Mr.Pollett asked,if it is the requirements that all new tracts in the city be required to provide street lighting as part of the tnstallation of Public Convenience in the tract? Mr. Brazil, at this time wished to thank the Mayor and Council for the courtesy they ext to the people present and beingable to explain their views or ask questions regarding the lighting, also, allowing them to give their opinion on this important problem. Mr. Brazil asked the people present to give the City Council a round of applause for their courtesy and their patience. After some discussion by the Council and suggestions from the audience as to the proper method of determing the people's choice, as to whether they want lights or not and the type of lighting desired, and as to whether a petition or a post card questionnaire be sent by the City,- the Mayor suggested after all the suggestions are considered, that the City a)uncil would go over all the comments of this meeting and try to de- termine the best possible way to get the majority's opinion regarding street lights. The Mayor asked anyone who would he interested to handle petitions in the various tracts to leave their name with the City Clerk, and if petitions were the answer arrived at, the would be notified for their help. The Mayor thanked everyone for taking part in the important item of the growth of the City. On motion of Kenneth IV . Jcnes, secondedby Warreh G.Edwards, the petition of Mr. Robert Kennedy was ordered received and filed. and filed. the Minutes of the PlanningCommission of May 19, 1955 were ordered received The Annual Report of Financial Transactions concerning Cities and Counties of California for 1953 -54 were ordered filed. The Report of the Investigation of Travel of Pollution w,as ordered received qnd filed on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seanded by Lowell E.Christie, The Report of the City Clerk and Department of Finance for the month of May, 195 was orderdd received and filed. The following transfer of business licenses and change of locations were approved: 1 - Bills Mobil Service - 1095 Marsh St. from R.D.Hammell to Leo Kleichin 2 - kotel Inn - 2233 Monterey St. from J.W.Fisher to V.P. Bell 3 - Melvin Walker - 884 No. Head St. to Kenneth Schoening 4 - Standard StationsT 1741 Monterey St. from V.V. Loyd to Claude M. Mulkey 5 - Sl Carlon Motel - 1216 Archer St. from Chas. Burch to J.B. Mauch Re: Change ,of address of the Alva Green's Upholstery Shop from 1234 Bvoad St. to 152$ Monterey St. Re: Change of address and change of ownership of Bob's Radio and T.V. Service to "Robert J. Borba - and William A.Wood" at 555 Higuera St. The appointment of the following employees were approved by the Council { Step p1) Carolee Lyons - Secretary -w- $ 227.00 per mo. effective June 16, 1955• Margie L. Jordan- Typist Clerk - $ 204.00 per mo. " May 18, 1955• J� -2 3 6 Lester C.Hahn - for weed abatement - $240.00 per mo. effective June 16, 1955 Robert V. Linton 240.00 " rr IT n On motion of Kenneth W /Jones, seconded ..by. Lowell E.Christie,the Mayor was authorized to sign Agreement for Temporary Transfer of Vehicular Equipment, for Civil Defense Fire Truck No. 29. At this time the 1955-56 Budget was presented to the Council for their consideration by the City Administrative Officer, Mr. Richard Miller. On motion of Warren G.Edwards, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones, the Budget document was ordered received and filed for further study by the Council. The Mayor called for budget study session for June 13th, June 14th and June 15th and a Special Called Vieeting to be a held on June 27th; at 7:30 Y.M. for a Public He --ring on the Final 'Lpproval of the budget. The City Clerk was instructed to advertise in accordance withthe new charter for the public hearing on the Budget. Old Business a Re: Report of the Traffic Committee; On motion of Kenneth W /Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie, the recommendation of the Traffic Committee on item 55 -6 -1C regarding temporary parking for patrons of the Wineman Hotel, and on item 55 -6 -2C, the placing of "Hospital Quiet Zone Signs" at the two hospitals, was approved. The report of Warren G.Edwards regarding the acquisition of property at the proposed parking lot known as the "Maggie Brown property" was ordered received and filed, and the City Engineer, Homer Hamlin, in making plans to pave and grade this parking lot is to include the grading and paving of the alley adjoining the lot going from Broad St. to Garden St. on motion of Warren G.Edwards, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones. The communication from the N,,tional Auto Club regarding the Inter City Accident Prevention contest was ordered received and filed on Motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie. The communication from Leon Verrett regarding the tentative subdivision in the vicinity of Laurel Lane and Orcutt Road and Johnson Ave. was held over so that a public hearing could be held regarding the formation of an Assessment District in this wea for sewer and water, onJune 20th, 1955, The Proposed Ordinance s regarding the regulation of moving buildings in the City of San Luis O''ispo and an ordinance r quiring the capping or covering wells, were referred to "r. Richard Miller to study and bring back recommendations to the Council, of the proper type of ordinances for the City of San Luis Obispo. The report of the City Clerk regarding the turning over of keys to the old city library building to the County Clerk was ordered received and filed. The report of the City Engineer regarding the giosquito control problem and the cleaning a of drainage ditch adjoining the McMillan Tract, was ordered held over for further study. Communication from the S.L.O.Reoort requesting that the City of San Luis Obispo place legal advertising with the Reporter was ordered received and filed on motion of Kenneth IV. Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie, and the mat er would be taken up at the budget sessions, starting June 13, 1955. The City Clerk was instructed to notify Mr, Friederich of the Council's decision,; Comm. from R.R.Duncan regarding the acquisition of a small piece of property adjoining his at the corner of Toro and Third Street was ordered investigated by the City Clerk and to report to the Council, the best method of handling this problem, also, the City Clerk was instructed to write to Mr,DUncann of the Council's decision, i