HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/20/1964REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
January 20, 1964 - 7:30 P. M.
CITY HALL
Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson.
Roll Call
Present: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
City Staff
Present: ;. Chapman, Director of Planning & Building; J. H. Fitzpatrick,
City Clerk; W. Flory, Director of Park & Recreation;
W. M. Houser, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative
Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire
Chief; W. Schofield, Police Chief.
On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilu,;n Graves, claims against the
City for the month of January, 1964, were approved and ordered paid subject to the
approval of the Administrative Officer.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following
minutes were approved as read or corrected.
The minutes of November 20, 1963, were approved as read.
The minutes of November 26, 1963, were approved as corrected. They were corrected
as follows:
Page 5, Item 15b The resolution number should be Resolution No. 753 (New Series)
instead of Resolution No. 1212 (1963 Series).
The minutes of December 2, 6, and 9, 1963, were approved as read.
The minutes of December 16, 1963, were approved as corrected. They were corrected
as follows:
Should read: On motion of Councilman Miller,
the matter was held over to the next meeting with
recommendation at that time.
Page 10, Item 19, Paragraph 2 Should read: Mayor Davidson stated that he did not
believe that the City should subsidize the School District as the City is no richer
!than the School District and each one should pay its own way and if the City was to
get sixty dollars ($60) per year, then the School District should pay for all repairs
and maintenance of the building including insurance premium and grounds surrounding
the building.
Page 10, Item 19, Last Paragraph Should read: On motion of Councilman Graves,
seconded by Councilman Miller, that the City offer the School District an option of
complete maintenance and repair at sixty dollars ($60) a year for three (3) years
and cost of fire insurance or the City receive one hundred dollars ($100) per month
' with the City responsible for full maintenance and insurance, except for custodial
service. Motion carried.
Page 12, Item 20, Last Paragraph, Fourth Line Should read: "value of the property.
Further he believed that within twenty (20) years the ".
Page 14, Item 24, Last Paragraph Should read: "Mayor Davidson appointed Councilmen
Graves and Miller and Reverend Heer. and Mrs. McIntosh as a Council Committee to make
recommendations to the Council on the formation of a Bi- racial Council.
Page 19, Item 42, Paragraph 9 At the end of this paragraph..should continue the
words, "of the three routes proposed ".
City Council Minutes
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January 20, 1964
Page 20, Item 45, Last Paragraph Should read: "It was the common consent of the
Council that no special changes be made due to the provisions of the Municipal
Code, but the City Attorney requested to present amendments to the Code stating
deadline of date, not time.
The minutes of December 30, 1963, were approved as read.
The minutes of January 6, 1964, were approved as corrected as follows:
Page 4, Item 9, Councilman Miller's statement. Should read as:follows:
Councilman Miller explained to the people present the action taken by the City
Council at the December 16, 1963 meeting as follows:
"To the people of our city I wish to make my position clear on the routing of
State Highway No. 1. My "no" vote at the Council meeting of December 16, 1963,
was for this reason: (1) The Council should not make a decision on this question
at 12:30 in the morning. (2) The decision ought not be given before the State
Division of Highways official public hearing on December 19, 1963.
These were the reasons for my "no" vote and not the question of choice of route.
I want to make this perfectly clear to all.
This night I do not know which route I shall endorse. Like many choices in life,
each has its advantages and disadvantages. When my decision is made it will be
based on the route fitting the requirements of the public convenience and necessity
of our city and state."
Page 6, Item 11, roll call Should read, just prior to the roll call, "Councilman
Miller stated that it was his opinion that the City should pay total cost of
culvert discharging water on the Forden property and Forden should not contribute
to this cost.
Motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Clell W. Whelchel, Clay P. Davidson
NOES: Donald Q. Miller
ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil
1. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the request
from Frank Skiles, Building Inspector, that two (2) days of his 1963 vacation
be carried over to 1964, was approved.
2. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1234, a resolution increasing the
1963 -64 budget. (Account No. 151, Utility -Sewer Revolving Fund, be increased
by $5,000.)
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No.1239, a resolution increasing the
1963 -64 budget. (Account No. 260.55, Gas Tax - Madonna Road Widening, be increased
by $450.11)
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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January 20, 1964
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4. J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, reported on bids received for Higuera Street
Tree Planting Holes from Santa Rosa to Nipomo Street. They were as follows:
Howie & Shelton $82330.00
J. A. Roberts $59932.50
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended the low bid of Roberts Construction
Company be accepted.
On motion of Councilman Graves seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the low bid
of Roberts Construction Company was accepted. Motion carried. Councilman
Whelchel voted no.
5. J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, reported on bids received for furnishing
petroleum products to the City per advertised specifications. They were
as follows: Motor Motor
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommended the low bid in each
category.
Recommendation accepted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by
Councilwoman McNeil.
6. Communication from Dr. Joseph Gertner justifying sick leave in access of five
(5) days for Donald Hale, Fireman.
On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the request
was approved.
7. W. M. Houser, City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration, a
property acquisition agreement for acquisition by the State of California of
the City owned property commonly known as the Armory Site, for acquisition by
the California State Highway Patrol.
Mr. Houser recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the acquisition
agreement on behalf of the City.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Mayor was
authorized to sign the acquisition agreement on behalf of the City.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented a sketch showing portions of Old
California Boulevard that will not be needed by the City for street purposes
after California Boulevard is improved to major street width and recommended
that the small parcels of land be abandoned to the adjoining property owner.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the request was
referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation.
Mr. Houser then presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance selling
the property known as the property site to the State of California for
construction of a California Highway Patrol Headquarters Building.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following
ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 280, an ordinance conveying Armory
Site to State of California.
Regular
Premium
Diesel
Oil
Oil (MIL-
COMPANIES
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel
Karosene
(MIL- L- 2 -104A) L -2104A
S30 AE
J.B. Dewar
.229
.244
.114
.229
.69
.69
Mobil Oil Co.
.2084
.2318
.131
.247
.86
.86
Richfield Oil
.2051
.2301
.1175
.242
.6095
.721
Seaside Oil
.2134
.2384
.1150
.2970
.7310
.94
Signal Oil
.208
.2355
.131
.237
.80
.80
Shell Oil Co.
.238
.278
.151
No
No
No
Standard Oil
.2085
.2359
.1165
.242
.8055
1.053
Texaco, Inc.
.136
.163
No
No
.609
.609
Tidewater Oil
.228
.263
.146
.247
.86
.82
Union Oil
.2127
.2341
.131
.207
.716
.784
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommended the low bid in each
category.
Recommendation accepted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by
Councilwoman McNeil.
6. Communication from Dr. Joseph Gertner justifying sick leave in access of five
(5) days for Donald Hale, Fireman.
On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the request
was approved.
7. W. M. Houser, City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration, a
property acquisition agreement for acquisition by the State of California of
the City owned property commonly known as the Armory Site, for acquisition by
the California State Highway Patrol.
Mr. Houser recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the acquisition
agreement on behalf of the City.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Mayor was
authorized to sign the acquisition agreement on behalf of the City.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented a sketch showing portions of Old
California Boulevard that will not be needed by the City for street purposes
after California Boulevard is improved to major street width and recommended
that the small parcels of land be abandoned to the adjoining property owner.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the request was
referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation.
Mr. Houser then presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance selling
the property known as the property site to the State of California for
construction of a California Highway Patrol Headquarters Building.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following
ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 280, an ordinance conveying Armory
Site to State of California.
City Council Minutes
January 20, 1964
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Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, the Mayor
authorized to accept and record a covenant and agreement for a fire wall on
Chorro Street. Motion carried.
9. Mr. John Ross, architect, appeared before the City Council presenting plans,
working drawings, and cost estimates for continuing the refurbishing work
in the City Hall.
Mr. Ross explained in detail just what was to be accomplished by these
recommended improvements.
Mr. Ross presented alternate plan for the relighting of the working areas of
the City Hall which would bring the lig:.t standard up to the normal required
standard for office workers.
Mr. Ross stated that the original intention was to use all the old fixtures
in the front offices and only use new fixtures where neec:ed, but that upon
investigation and study by an electrical engineer, it was decided to suggest
modern new fixtures in the main floor office and use the old fixtures in the
basement areas being remodeled. In this way twice the light or more would
be added in the upstairs offices and the present circuits, etc., could be
used.
1 The City Council discussed the proposal of the Architect regarding the
relighting of the main floor of the City Hall using the new light fixtures.
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman
Graves, that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Architect and
supply new fixtures for the main floor to the City Hall and save the old
fixtures for use in the basement expansion area. Motion carried on the
following vote:
AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller
NOES: Clay P. Davidson, Clell W. Whelchel
ABSENT: None
The balance of the improvements recommended by the Architect were held over
for discussion later on in the evening.
10. Mr. Joseph Wolosz appeared before the City Council regarding permission to
operate a family style billiard parlor at 164 Higuera Street.
Mr. Wolosz stated he realized that before the Council could take action he
must get a use permit or a rezoning from the Planning Commission, but he
just wished to get the reaction of the Council to see if they objected in
principle to this type of development. He explained that this family style
billiard parlor would be a well lighted, clean operated place with female
1 attendants, and no alcoholic beverages would be served or allowed on the
premises and that they hoped to encourage young males and females to use these
facilities.
It was the common consent of the Council that they did not object to this
type of development.
11. Mr. T. G. Jost appeared before the City Council requesting that he be granted
a variance to the City's policy on driveway ramps and asked that he be
granted two (2) driveway ramps side by side or 55 feet of driveway ramp which
would be 50% of the frontage.
He stated he needed the additional width as this is a commercial property and
he needed this type of driveway to handle cars coming in and out of the
property.
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January 20, 1964
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D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated he had not objected to this request, but
that it took Council action to grant an exception.
Councilman Miller moved that the exception be granted to allow a fifty five
(55) foot ramp on this property. Motion died for the lack of a second.
The City Council then discussed the parking plan proposed by Mr. Jost in the
ingress and egress to the property.
Mayor Davidson suggested that Mr. Jost prepare a plan showing the parking
layout and the proposed access to the property.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the
exception be granted subject to the property owner providing parking for three
or more automobiles laid out to the City's Engineer's satisfaction and
condition that the cars can turn around and drive frontward onto Broad Street.
12. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the auction of storage
space on City otmed property at the Reservoir at --he north and west of the
City and Highway No. 101.
Mayor Davidson declared the public auction open.
Mr. Maddalena bid $156.00 per year on behalf of Bailey Bridges, Inc.
There being no further bidders, the Mayor declared the public auction closed
and accepted the bid of Bailey Bridges, Inc.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 231, an ordinance leasing reservoir
site to Bailey Bridges, Inc.
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Wnelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, Ordinance No.
278, an ordinance amending the Fire Zone :Lap, was finally passed on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchei
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. Communication from the Park & Recreation Commission recommending to the City
Council that the request for cattle grazing on the Laguna Lake property be
denied.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the recommenda
tion of the Park & Recreation Commission was upheld and that Mr. Sylvester
be notified of the Council's action. Motion carried.
26. The following petition was received from a group of property owners on
Del Sur Way between La Entrada and Del Norte Streets for installation of
sidewalk.
"We, the undersigned, do hereby petition the City of San Luis Obispo for the
installation of sidewalks in accordance with the Ordinance of 1911, said
sidewalks to be of the four foot parkway type on the north side of Del Sur
Way between La Entrada and Del Norte Streets. Subject to conditions as follows:
1. That the installation charge not be greater than the lowest bid obtainable
from a licensed contractor,
2. That the payments be made to the City of San Luis Obispo by the property
owners, payable over a three year period at 3% simple interest.
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January 20, 1964
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Robert L. Mock
148
Del
Sur
Way
(Owner)
C. Joe Bedley
174
Del
Sur
Wa;,
(owner)
William J. Higgins
156
Del
Sur
Way
(Owner)
Virginia L. Brown
162
Del
Sur
Way
( Cwner)
Dan H. Raye
138
Del
Sur
Way
(owner)
William D. Campbell
132
Del
Sur
Way
(Owner)
Joseph F. Reis
186
Del
Sur
Way
(Owner)
Gary Simas
126
Del
Sur
Way
(Owner) "
Mr. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained to the City Council what work was
to be accomplished, the amount of frontage involved, and condition under which
the improvement can be made.
Mr. Romero also explainea that if the Council proceeded he would call for bids
for sidewalk improvement on each individual property so that each property
owner would only pay for the actual work of installix.g :sidewalk on his ome
property.
Mr. .Hoffman, 107 Ramona Drive, appeared before t.,: Council and objected to his
property being included in the sidewalk program; primarily due to the size
of his property which has frontage which faces on two (2) streets and gave
him many times the frontage for sidewalk than any of the other proponents.
He believed that forcing him to put in sidewalk would be unfair.
Mr. Hoffman suggested that possibly an average cost for a sixty (60) foot lot
should be arrived at and the other property owners would share in the cost of
improvement of the larger lots.
The City Council and petitioners discussed various methods of improving this
street and also of treating Mr. Hoffman in a fair manner.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, explained the provisions of the 1911 Improvement
Act and stated that if 50% of a block is improved, then the City Council can
force the other 507. to be improved, but that to begin with, an improvement
petition must contain 60% of the property owners in order to proceed.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution.No. 1240, a resolution requiring side-
walk improvement on Del Sur between La Entrada and Del Norte. (proceed under
the provisions of Ordinance No. 257, Public Hearing on the 17th of February).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
22. The following proposal was received from D. Jackson Faustman, Consulting
Traffic Engineer, for the redesign of the intersection of Chorro Street and
Foothill.
"Pursuant to your letter of December 23, 1963, and our meeting of January 9,
1964, there is submitted herewith a proposal for the redesign of the inter-
section of Chorro and Foothill.
Our design would show the geometrics (Street widths, radii of curvature, etc.)
and general location and type of traffic signals and /or street lighting. We
would not cover pavement and gutter structural design or drainage. In addition
to the data you have already furnished, it is understood that turning counts
at the intersection will be obtained.
The recommended plan would be submitted in quintuplicate sixty days after
authorization to proceed. The fee for professional services would be $575,
payable upon completion of the services to the satisfaction of the City
Council
Thank you for the opportunity of making this proposal. We will be pleased
to answer any questions you may have concerning it."
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January 20, 1964
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Councilman Whelchel disagreed with retaining Mr. Faustman at this time and
until the State Division of Highways have completed their studies on the
Highway No. 1 realignment.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the proposal
of Jackson Faustmau was accepted. Motion carried. Councilman Whelchel voted
no.
23. At this time the City Attorney presented for the Council's information a copy
& of a continuation agreement which had been mailed to the Wood's Animal Shelter
24. for a month to month payment for services until a new contract has been
consumated.
Joseph Schneider, President of Wood's Animal Shelter Society, appeared before
the Council stating that he would take the matter of the continuation of the
contract up with his Board of Directors.
Mr. Schneider stated that this increase was caused by increasing costs for
personnel, equipment and for increased services t;, the City.
Councilman Graves suggested that.the City should look into doing its own
animal control as the cost is getting to the point that the City could handle
this for the fees requested.
Mr. Graves suggested that the City's animal advisory committee look into this
matter. The matter of the continuation of contract was held over for study
and report by the committee.
W. M. Houser, City Attorney, informed Mr. Schneider that until the continuation
contract had been completed the City would be unable to continue payment to
the animal shelter.
Mr. Schneider stated he would take this up with his board.
15. At this time the City Council discussed the matter of the hearing before the
County Board of Supervisors on January 27, 1964 considering the rezoning of
Lots 90 and 91 of the suburban tract on Broad Street outside the City to
commercial.
The City Council again discussed its action taken at a prior meeting on the
recommendation of the Planning Commission protesting this rezoning to the
County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, explained to the City Council the legal provisions
governing the general plan adopted by the City and the County in controlling
the areas outside the City of San Luis Obispo.
Councilman Miller made the following statement regarding the location of the
shopping center and the rezoning:
"Location of the Giant Food Market
At a special meeting held December 30, 1963, with three members of the Council
present a decision was made to appeal to the County Board of Supervisors, to
reverse a decision of the County Planning Commission, which granted Giant
Foot Market the use of land on Edna Road. As one of the absent Council
members, I wish to make the following public statement..
The rumor of Giant Food Market locating on the edge of the City limits of
San Luis Obispo has been public knowledge for approximately a year. Even the
specific location was no secret.
The City has taken the position the County Board of Supervisors should deny
the applicant the right to use his property for a market site. The reason
advanced by the City is the area in question is designated in the general
plan as a future industrial area. There is a second question which the City
has raised. The wisdom of the developer locating a market in an area where
there are few inhabitants.
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January 20, 1964
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"Concerning this second question, I wish to say it is not the role of the
government to approve or disapprove the use of land on the premise the
investor may or may not be successful in his business venture. Possibly
it was not the intent of the City to suggest the permit be denied for economic
reasons.
The basic question is should the land be us3d for a large drive -in market?
My opinion is such use would be in the public interest.
REASONS FOR MY POSITION:
1. The general plan was adopted April 3, 1961, by the City. The area in
question is designated for manufacturing. Since the adoption of the
general plan, this area has not been utilized for industrial purpose
west of the Southern Pacific tracks. The area set aside for manufactur-
ing must cover 800 to 1000 acres which is a vast tract of land- -too much
land for potential industrial development in comparison to the projected
growth of the City.
2. On December 13, 1963, I personally visited J. F. Hoogindyke, freight
traffic representative, Southern Pacific Company, Salinas. Mr. Hoogindyke
offered three reasons why he thought the area in question was not being
used for industrial purpose.
a. The land area is divided among too many owners.
b. The topography is hilly, thus requiring considerable earth moving
and grading.
C. Water and sewer must be extended into the area.
In conclusion, Mr. Hoogindyke observed that firms looking for sites preferred
1 selecting land requiring a minimum of site development problems.
3. Is this the area where regional manufacturing firms would locate? In
my opinion it is not, unless a company required rail service. If rail
services were necessary these companies would locate next to the rail-
road.
The immediate area where the proposed market is to be located appears to be
suitable for commercial service enterprises, that is companies who derive
their income from the services they offer to the City /County population.
Regional type industries that may locate in San Luis Obispo would, I assume,
locate adjacent to Highway No. 101. These companies probably depend on motor
transport for inbound and outbound shipments of freight. This conclusion is
based on the inquiries we have received from companies Looking for a place to
locate.
Another advantage of a freeway loration is the benefit of having the firms'
name conspicuously placed in full view of the motoring public.
Lastly, some of the land next to the freeway is in large parcels under one
owner.
SDMMARY
' I have questioned the validity of the general plan in two areas. (1) The land
adjacent to the freeway is shown as high density residential on the east side
of the freeway and medium low density on the west side of the freeway. (2)
Too vast an area in the Edna Valley has been set aside for manufacturing.
This area should be restudied, as well as the area next to the freeway."
Various Council members then discussed the best way in which the area of the
proposed shopping center should be zoned or could be encouraged for develop-
ment.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, Mayor
Davidson and Planning Director Chapman were authorized to represent the
Council before the Board of Supervisors and request that the Board of
Supervisors defer any action on this rezoning until such a time as the
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January 20, 1964
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City Planning Commission and County Planning Commission can meet and study
the zoning or uses of the area south of Orcutt Road. Motion unanimously
carried.
16. The City Council considered the resolution of the Planning Commission
unanimously recommending that the City Council abandon Krebs Street.
Mr. Romero, City Engineer, showed a map of what was being considered for
abandonment.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1241, a resolution of intention
to abandon a portion of Krebs Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Mielchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
17. Communication from the Chamber of Commerce recommending an amendment to the
existing contract to the City of San Luis Obispo regarding the requirement
of maintaining a separate bank account by the Chamber for City funds.
Mr. Burleigh, Secretary- Manager of the Chamber, appeared before the City
Council explaining the reasons for their request to eliminate the necessity
of a separate bank account for the City's money.
18. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the Mayor
was authorized to accept and record on behalf of the City a covenant from
Ray C. Skinner on conditions to the annexation of the Peterson Property.
1 Motion carried.
19. Communication from Ray C. Skinner requesting City acceptance of the off -site
improvements in Tract No. 279. Referred to the City Engineer for investigation
and recommendation to the City Council.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that many items have not as yet been
completed and requested that this item be taken off the agenda until this
work has been done.
20. Communication from the California Legislature, Assembly Committee on
Revenue and Taxation, requesting information on the City's property tax
operation, was ordered taken off the agenda until the Council has received
the necessary information for discussion.
21. Communication from Peter Kardel, on behalf of his client, Vickar Investment
Company, requesting abandonment of that portion of Park Street between
Wilson Street and the Freeway.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, this
matter was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation
to the City Council for abandonment of the full street.
25. Traffic Committee Report of January 8, 1964.
' 64 -1 -1T The Traffic Committee has had a request from the O'Connor Pet
Hospital for two 10 minute time limit zones in front of their establishment.
At the present time, this area is over -run with motorists applying for
license renewals from the Department of Motor Vehicles across the street.
The Traffic Committee felt that if the time limit zones were put in, they
could be used by these motorists as well as clients visiting the pet hospital.
To do much good during this license renewal period, however; we felt that
such a change should be made immediately if possible. Therefore, we polled
the Council by phone and hearing no objection, the Public Works Department
has already painted the curbing green for two car spaces indicating a time
limit of 12 minutes during the usual time intervals. It would be •,'_n order
for the Council, at this time, to ratify the action by Resolution.
City Council Minutes
January 20, 1964
Page -10-
63 -12 -IC In regard to the request for a time limit zone near the Joshua
Trailer Sales establishment at 410 Higuera Street which was referred back to
the Traffic Committee, we have contacted the owner of the establishment and
he no longer feels that such time limits would be necessary, inasmuch as he
has done some work with businessmen and employees in the area relative to
keeping the spaces in front of his sales office free of parked cars.
64 -1 -2C In regard to the obstruction to visibility at the southwest corner
of High and Chorro Streets, the Committee feels that the first two shrubs south
of High on the west side of Chorro should be trimmed from a point 6 feet from
the ground to ground level. We also feel that the plantings on the northwest
corner should be cut down to 3 feet within the 35 feet cut -off point. If the
Council has no objection to these recommendations, the Engineer will take
steps to see that they are carried out.
The Council had no objection.
64 -1 -3C In regard to the lighting problem at Ella and Osos Streets, the
Traffic Committee feels that the existing light at the corner of Swazey and
Osos should be moved approximately 40 feet to the intersection of Ella and
Osos and increased from 2500 lumen to 6000. We feel that this should take
care of the problem. Recommendation approved.
64 -1 -4T The Traffic Committee has noted an increasing need for 12 minute
time limit zones in front of the Library and Telephone Company office on
Morro Street and suggests that three additional spaces be added on the
easterly side of Morro, running in a northerly direction from Palm Street
beyond the first green zone at the corner. It is also recommended that the
first car space north of the Library drive -way ramp be marked in a similar
manner connecting with the existing green zones-in front of the Telephone
building.
64 -1 -5T The Traffic Committee has made a study of the stop sign pattern
at the corner of Osos and Pall Streets and with the increase of traffic on
Mill and the potential further increase which will result from the improved
railroad crossing and the traffic signals at Mill and Santa Rosa, it is felt
that the eventual pattern should be to stop Osos Street rather than Mill.
For the time being, however, and for about a month after installation, we feel
that a four -way stop should be established after which the stop signs on
Mill Street should be removed, leaving the new stop signs on Osos Street.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1242, a resolution establishing
limited parking on Higuera and Morro Streets, and stop signs on Osos at Mill.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ASSENT: None
27. Communication from the members of the Delta Tau Fraternity of Cal Poly
requesting permission to set up booths in the downtown area to raise funds
for reconditioning the Fraternity House.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the request
was denied for use of the sidewalks for this purpose.
28. Communication from the County Historical Society requesting $100 ap_r.ropriation
for support for the Dallidet Adobe.
Request approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman
McNeil.
29, Communication from the Historical Society regarding the placement of the old
street car depot in the parking lot adjacent to the City Museum for renovation
and storage of old vehicles.
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Request approved on the condition that the depot building be refurbished
within six (6) months at no cost to the City and that it not be placed on
the paved area of Parking Lot No. 9.
30. Communication from the Division of Highways forwarding a transcript of
December 19, 1963 public hearing on the rerouting of Highway No. 1, was
ordered received and filet'..
31. Communication from the State Department of Public Works notifying the City
that a procedural manual for administration of the provisions of the Collier -
Unruh Local Transportation Development Act was issued by the Division of
Highways for transmittal of Cities and Counties, was ordered received and
filed.
32. Communication from the Director of Public Works, County of San Luis Obispo,
forwarding a copy of the County's new standard improvement specifications
which became effective on 18 December, 1963, was ordered received and filed.
33. Communication from Mrs. Mary Youtsev protesting the proposed tree ordinance
being adopted by the City Council and also protesting the City Council's
trip to Palo Alto to look at signs, was ordered received and filed.
34. Communication from the Department of Water Resources requesting that the City
Council approve an extension to the corrosion survey agreement on the Whale
Rock Conveyance Conduit as requested by Mr. Thompson representing the
Whale Rock Commission.
Completion time to be extended to June 30, 1964.
Request approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman
McNeil, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the
City.
35. At this time the City Council again considered the suggested improvement
to the City Hall Building.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City
proceed immediately with the refurbishment of the City Hall as recommended
by the Architect less the storage area in the basement. Motion carried.
Mayor Davidson voted no.
36. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the meeting
adjourned to 12 :00 Noon, January 28, 1964.
Approved: February 3, 1964
.,O�;-J. H. FITZPATRICK, CITY CLERK