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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/17/1956.q. Y rc;J had been recommended to the Council by the City Planning Commission, after they had held two public hearings on the request for the change. He further suggested that the Council and the Planning Commission should get together and study this proposal with particular emphasis on the entire area. He suggested that the Planning Commission and the City Council meet at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, December 6, 1956 and that the Council will give their decision at the regular Council meeting December 17, 1956. At this time, appeared before the City Council, Mr. Lloird Tiernan, owner of the property a 2040 Swazey Street (Solomon Apts.) to show cause, if any, why the said buildings at 2040 Swazey St. should not be condemned as a public nuisance and be abated by reconstructing, repairing, razing, or removing them. Mr. Tiernan explained to the Council that he would abide by whatever decision was made by the City Council and the .City Attorney, but that he thought the building assessment should be adjusted downward as the buildings were ccndemne on July 7, 1956, and that he has not received income since that time. Mr. J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk- Assessor, was instructed to look into the request of Lloyd Tiernan for reduction in building assessment and report his recommendation to the ' City Council at the next regular Council meeting. Financial report of the Nuss Memorial Swimming Pool to November 15, 1956 was ordered received and filed. The request of the Council for authority to advertise for bids for structural steel for use in construction of the Johnson Avenue Overpass was ordered held over to the adjourned meeting of December 10, 1956. Statement of Council policy regarding improvements in the Serrano Heights area and ex- ceptions to certain building requirements was referred to Richard D. Miller, City Ad- ministrative Officer, to prepare a draft for the Council's consideration at the Adjourned meeting of December 10, 1956. On recommendation of Richard D. Miller, City Administrative Officer, the following salary step increases were approved effective January 1, 1957, on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Warren G. Edwards: Casteel, Miriam E. Librarian From Step 1 419 to Step 2 443 Flory, William E. Supt of Parks From.Step 1 443 to Step 2 469 Romero, David F. Dir of Pub Wks From Step 3 655 to Step 4 692 AnQeloni, Pacific J. Janitor From Step 3 268 to Step 4 284 Lyons, Carolee Stenographer From Step 2 240 to Step 3. 254 Madonna, Arthur Laborer From Step 1 268 1317 to Step 2 284 1336 Marcellin Elizabeth J Account Clk From Step 1 240 to Step 2 254 O'Dell, Robert F. Disposal Plt Opr.From Step 1 268 to Step 2 284 Schacht, Richard A. Police Officer From Step 1 300 to Step 2 317 Vosburgh,.Robert I. Supr Desgn Engr From Step 1 443 to Step 2 469 Walter, Burton M. Asst Bldg InsptcrFrom Step 1 to Step 2 The following resignations from City service were accepted on motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Nels Beck: Jerry Lee Frederick, Detective, Police Department Fre H. Kau fold , Police Officer, Police Department Elizabeth C. House, Library Assistant, Library Also: the acceptance of reinstatement of Bey ne Lan hoff, as typist clerk in the Library second step, $227.00 per month effective November 2b, 19-577. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, the following contract payments were ordered paid: W. M. LYLES COMPANY - California Blvd. Water Line ESTIMATE NO. 3 $ 39,412.98 MADONNA CONSTRUCTION CO.- Municipal Parking Lot #3 ESTIMATE NO. 2 $ 51404.50 R. MCGRAY - South St. Improvement ESTIMATE NO. 2 $ 4,930.65 A. R. OCHS - Electrical Installation at Police & Fire Departments ESTIMATE NO. 1 $ 2,047.50 On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, the following contractors registration applications were granted, bonds approved, and sureties accepted: Ernest Melvin Peterson Class "E" Painting Atascadero Jess H. Sprague Class "E" Electrical Atascadero Deril P. Waiters Class "D" Electrical Arroyo Grande OLD BUSINESS 1. The matter of institution of proceedings under the 1911 Act for assessment of sidewalk repairs was ordered held over. 2. Following is the Traffic Committee report: 56- 12 -1C. In regard to the request of the Mission mothers that an additional bus space be provided on Broad Street, it is recommended that an additional 30 foot red zone-be authorized to the south of the present zone and that the existing "Bus Loading Only" sign be moved to the southerly end of such zone. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones; seconded by Lowell E. Christie, the recommendation of the Traffic Committee was approved. 56- 12 -2C. On the request of the same group that a time limit zone be authorized on Palm Street, it is recommended that a two hour zone be installed running southwesterly along Palm from Broad Street and extending to the baseball diamond fence. 1 1 1 1 1 Introduction of Resolution No. 147 (1956 Series) A Resolution Establishing Two Hour Parking Zone on Palm Street was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger vOLS: None ABSENT: None 56- 12 -3T. The Police Chief has received a request for crosswalk protection on Chorro at Mill and Peach. It is recommended that a white crosswalk be painted on the north side of Peach on.Chorro and that a yellow school crosswalk be painted on the south side of _lull across Chorro Street. IOn motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, the recommendation of the Traffic Committee was adopted. 56- 12 -4T. The folloid ng corner visibility obstructions are called to the Council's attention and if there is no objection, the Public Works Department will take action to eliminate them: A. The hedge at 699 Foothill at the corner of Ferrini Road is more than 3 feet high. B. The wooden fence at the corner of Patricia and Foothill is more than 3 feet high. C. The schrub at the southwest corner of the Pismo -Broad intersection is more than 3 feet high. D. The schrub at the southwest corner of the Buchon -Broad intersection is more than 3 feet high. The City Council had no objection to the Public Works Department taking action to eliminatil the above visibility obstructions. The following Resolutions were introduced to the City Council: Resolution No. 148 (1956 Series) A Resolution Increasing the 1956 -57 Budget, Account No. 223, Caudill Drainage District Revolving Account, was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth 11. Jones,- seconded by Warren G. Edwards, by the following roll call vote: IAYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksing NOES: None ABSENT: None Resolution No. 149 (1956 Series) A Resolution Creating A Revolving Fund for Caudill Tract Drainage Improvements, was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Nels Beck, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren_ G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksin NOES: None ABSENT: None Resolution No. 150 (1956 Series) A Resolution Transferring Funds, Water Fund, was passed and adopted on motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Nels Beck, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards; Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksin NOES: None ABSENT: None Resolution No. 151 (1956 Series) A Resolution Declaring a Certain Street Intersection to be a Boulevard Stop, was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, [Marren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Luck NOES: None ABSENT: None Resolution No. 152 (1956 Series) A Resolution Declaring that Proceedings have been Initiated by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo to Annex to Said City Certain Uninhabited Territory Described Herein and Designated "Laguna Property ", and Giving Notice of Such Proposed Annexation, was passed and adopted on motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Nels Beck, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksi NOES: None ABSENT: None Resolution No. 153 (1956 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easement for Culvert Construction from John L. Noggle and Neva M. Noggle was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, by the following roll call vote AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinf NOES: None ABSENT: None Communication from Arthur J. Godfrey, Vice - Principal, San Luis Obispo Senior High School, requesting permission for the San Luis Obispo High School band to observe tag day, December 15, 1956, in order to raise funds to send the High School band to the East -West Shrine Football game December 29, 1956. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Warren G. Edwards the request was granted. Mr. Richard D. Miller, City Administrative Officer, presented a report to the Council re- garding the difficult,r he is having in recruiting suitable qualified applicants for the job of Police Officer and he recommends that in the future he be allowed to recruit police officers at the second step of salary range, as the first step appears too low to attract the right type of persons. Mr. Miller further stated that as the steps increase, there does not seem to be the same problem, it is only in the starting range. He also recommende that all the present personnel be granted a six month increase in seniority, as far as pay purposes were concerned, in order not to disrupt the pay steps by the individuals. X r „V4) y !r r ?" h. ar r; t: Or. motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Warren G. Edwards, Mayor. Lucksinger was authorized to write a letter to David Romero, Director of Public Works, regarding the handling of small subdivisions by the public works department. The City Council instructed the building department to enforce the ordinances as they now exist effective January 1, 1957 with no exceptions. Resolution No. 157 (1956 Series) A Resolution of Intention to Sell a Portion of the Laguna Lake Property, was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Warren G. Edwards, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None � ABSENT: None On motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Nels Beck, the meeting was adjourned. ' Approved this oZ11 day of 1956. C- Clerk DECEI4BER 17, 1956 - 7:30 P.M. - City Hall The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Fred H. Lucksinger presiding. Pledge Roll Call: Present: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Marren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger Absent: None minutes of the meeting of December 3, 1956 were approved as presented. he claims against the City for the month of December, 1956 were ordered paid, subject to he approval of the Administrative Officer, on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by owell E. Christie. solution No. 158 (1956 Series) A Resolution Increasing the 1956 -57 Budget, Account No. 27, Park Budget, was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: YES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, ! Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinge OES: None BSENT: None Yr. McNamara, Realtor, representing the subdividers of College Highlands, Unit 1, Tract 96, requested final approval by the Council of the subdivision map. On motion of Kenneth W. P); =; Jones, seconded by Warren G. Edwards, final map was approved subject to the approval of he construction specification by David Romero, City Engineer. COMMUNICATIONS I 1. Comm. from the Commercial Utility Service regarding the increase in natural gas rates requested by the Southern Counties Gas Co. and requesting that the City study the request ,. and join other cities in correction of main features of the proposed rate increase. On e motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, it was referred to the Administrative Officer, Richard D. Miller for investigation and report on recommendation to City Council. 2. Comm. from the Board of Fire Underwriters of the Pacific regarding a fire rating survey for the City of San Luis Obispo was ordered received and filed on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie. 3. Comm. from the Salvation Army Service Fund thanking the City Council for the City's contribution to the fund drive held in November, 1956 was ordered received and filed on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie. 4. Comm. from W. M. Lyles Co. requesting a twenty day extension for completion of contract on Walter Street and Laurel Lane jobs due to construction difficulties. On recommendation T i.. of David Romero, City Engineer, the twenty day extension was granted by a motion of 1 Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie. 5.- Comm. from the Chamber of Commerce regarding the use of window in Anderson Hotel lobby for display purposes and offering its use to the City of San Luis Obispo. The City Clerk was instructed to send a letter of thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for offering the use of the window in the Anderson Hotel. 6. Comm. from the Chamber of Commerce statincr the Chamber's willingness to enter into the same agreement in 1957 as executed in 1959 for services performed by the Chamber for the City. The request of the Chamber of Commerce for extension of the agreement was granted for one year on motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Lowell E. Christie. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary agreement for signature by the City and County. Resolution No 159 (1956 Series) A Resolution Extending for one year the agreement dated December 5, 1955 with the Chamber of Commerce was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None 1 68. I =a is -� q 9 a �y. 9 1'. Resolution No. 160 1956 Series A Resolution Declaring the Unbudgeted Reserve be Decrease by $1,206-41 and this Amount Added to General Fund Budget, New Account No. 200.24, Permane Christmas Lighting Installation, was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Luck NOES: None ABSENT: None 7. Comm. from the American Institute of Park Executives announcing their eighth annual conference that will be held in San Jose, California, January 20- 21- 22 -23, 1957 was ordere received and filed: 8. Notice of the State ? ^later Rights Board regarding the application of the City of can Luis Obispo for water from Old Creek was ordered received and filed. 9. Comm. from Shadowline, Inc. regarding report of insurance carriers and water requi for operation of the new Shadowline plant was ordered received and filed on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie. 10. Notice of County Boundary Commission approving the City's application for annexation of Laguna property was ordered received and filed. 11. Request of Carol A. Seward to carry over part of her 1956 vacation to 1957, approved by R. D. Miller was granted by motion of ?^?arren G. Edwards, seconded by Nels Beck. 12. Request of Seth G. Kinney to carry over his 1956 vacation to 1957 was granted on motier of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Lowell E. Christie. 13. Request of E. P. Thompson to ,take his 1956 vacation in January, 1957 was granted on motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Nels Beck. 14. Request of Milo Tappa to carry over his 1956 vacation to 1957 was granted on motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Nels Beck.. 15. Copy of letter from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, to the P.U.C. requesting action taken under provision of P.U.C. decision No. 53850 was ordered received and filed. Mr. :Nash, District Engineer, District. V, Division of Highways appeared before the Council regarding the proposal of NIr. David Romero, City Engineer, regarding the South Street interchange with Highway 101. Mr. Nash stated he did not approve of this particular chang for many reasons, one being the nearness of the Marsh Street interchange; also he believed that South Street would not fulfill the requirements for an interchange and also that he and his department could not look to the interests of the people of San Luis Obispo, but rather were required to study the over -all effect of traffic of the general motoring publi on the state highway system. Mr. Nash made further comments and objections of the interchange recommended by the City Engineer, but also conceded that before any definite construction of any highway change in the south San Luis Obispo area was made, that the South Street proposal would be studied on its merits. Resolution No. 161 (1956 Series) A Resolution Recommending the South Street Interchange on the U.S. 101 Freeway was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksi ?NOES: None ABSENT: None The minutes of the Chamber of Commerce meeting of November 2, 1956 and November 21, 1956 and financial report for November, 1956 *.,gas ordered received and filed on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Warren G. Edwards the following step increases were granted: Harry E. Blumhorst - Fireman - From Step 1 $300 to Step 2 $317 Mervyn F. Dixon - Fireman - From Step 1 $300 to Step 2 $317 Charles Hurley - Police Officer - From Step 3 $336 to Step 4 $354 Wayne B. McGinnis - Police Officer - From Step 2 317 to Ste P 3 David S. Roberts - Police.Officer -.From Step 1 300 to Step 1336 2 317. T^Tllliam L. Sperlo - Police Officer - From Step 1 300 to Step 2 317 Resignation of Water Meter Reader, Robert E. Bolman and Police Officer, Daniel Owens were accepted on motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Nels Beck. Minutes of the City Planning Commission of November 5, 1956 and November 15, 1956 were ordered received and filed on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Nels Beck the following contractors' registrati applications were granted, bonds approved, and sureties accepted: Jack Webster Class "En Mercury Western Class "C" Excavation and Paving General OLD BUSINESS 1. Resolution 1 {54 -56 of the City Planning Commission recommending favorable action on proposed rezoning of a portion of Broad Street between Islay and Leff Streets. At this time the Mayor declared the public hearing open on the recommended zone change by the Planning Commission of a portion of Broad Street between Leff and Islay Streets. A. Letter from the Real Estate Board re above. B. Letter from the Division of Highways re above. C. 24 hour traffic count at above area. D. Comm. from Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thomas regarding the zone change. E. Comm. from Larry Wise, Planning Consultant, recommending disapproval of the above proposed zone change. r is r 1 1 1 1 Mr. Ted Maino appeared before the City Council and spoke on behalf of his application for rezoning on Broad Street. He stated that if the property is not allowed to be changed at this time to business that it will remain a vacant property just as it has for a great many years past. Due to the high price of land in this area, it will never develop as residenti property and could only be used for business. Mr. Maino further stated that he would conform to all required City set backs, use permit, and other requirements in order to make this development an asset to the City of San Luis Obispo. Mr. Fred Hamlin stated to the Council that they should keep in mind the amount of taxes, both real and personal, that a development of this type would bring to the City. Mr. Les Kamm, Realtor, stated that he agreed with the Planning Consultant, Mr. Wise, in stating that 5000 cars per day were being carried by Broad Street, but he said that this only proved his contention that Broad Street should be a business street and not develop to residential construction. After some discussion with Mr. Wise, the Planning Consultant, and members of the Council, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was referred back to that body for further study based on a land use plan, which is being undertaken by the City through its consultan Hahn, ?rise and Company. 2. Request of Lloyd Tiernan for adjustment in property taxes for building condemned by the 1 City Building Inspector in July, 1956 and referred to the City Assessor for recommendation, was requested to be held over by the City Attorney to see what action will be taken by Mr. Tiernan regarding the abatement of his property. 3. Request of City Clerk for correction of the 1952 -53 delinquent roll was approved on motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Nels Beck. 4. Comm. from City Clerk regarding private fire-protection charges was ordered received and filed. 1 1 1 r. Howard Bowen, representing-the Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Council on ehalf of a group of businessmen, who want a reduction in the present rate charged by the ity for private fire protection service. Mr. Bowen stated that the City of San Luis bispo charged up to approximately 60% higher than most cities in California and that is group would like to be charged on an average with other cities in the State. rs. Vivian Crane from the San Luis Clinic stated she had never received a statement for ire line charges and that the fire line system had been in service at the Clinic since 947, but that she had not until recently been billed for such service. vor Lucksinger proposed that the approval of the Council and concurrent of the Citizens oup, that they meet in a study session at 7:00 FM on January 7, 1957 to discuss the ivate fire line charges and come to a fair agreement both for the City and for the busine ople of San Luis Obispo. tion No. 162 (1956 Series) A Resolution Designating Municipal Parking Lot No. 3 as a ur Parking Meter Zone was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: YES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinge OES: None BSENT : '.None omm. from Stone and Youngberg, Municipal Financing Consultants, stating that a representat f that company will attend the study session of the City Council on January 14, 1957 to iscuss service in connection with the proposed Whale Rock Water Bond Issue. ►; fj 31 3s emorandum from E. P. Thompson, Water Superintendent, to R. D. (Miller, Administrative Officeir equesting permission to dispose of 2000 corrugated galvanized iron sheets was referred to he City Attorney for proper preparation of sale procedures. equest of R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, for permission to pay overtime to police fficers who are asked to work on their day off due to the shortage of police officers. t the present time said overtime would be paid at regular rates and to last until ecember 31, 1956 only. On motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, he recommendation of the Administrative Officer was adopted. motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, the meeting was adjourned. kpproved this day of , 1956.