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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/31/1964ADJOURNED MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL August 31, 1964 - 7 :30 P. M. CITY HALL Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson. Roll Call Present: Absent: City Staff Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel Miss Margaret McNeil Present: P. Chapman, Director of Planning & Building; J. :3. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; W. Schofield, Police Chief. The minutes of August 3, 7, 12. and 17, 1964, were approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves. Motion carried. 1. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Biller, the Deeds and Agreements for street widening were approved and accepted from the following property owners, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the Agreements on behalf of the City. A. Foothill Boulevard Beverly Delmartini John B. Dewar and Rosemary Dewar I. L. Hoover J. H. Mullin and Donna E. Mullin Joseph E. Pritchard and Florence E. Pritchard Clotilda Madruga Fay Burriss B. Johnson Avenue Thomas H. Williams and Dorothy M. Williams 2. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1332,_a resolution adopting the report of expenditures during the 1963 -64 fiscal year under the Collier - Unruh Local Transportation Development Act. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, .Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 3. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 289, an ordinance rezoning the Goodman -Weber parcel from R -1 to R -3. Mayor Davidson declared the public hearing open. Mayor Davidson declared the public hearing closed. Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, Donald 1). Miller, Clell W. Whelchel City Council Minutes August 319 1964 Page -2- NOES: R. L. Graves, Jr. ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 4. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 290, an ordinance levying a tax for the current fiscal year 1964 -65 upon all taxable property within the.City and fixing the rate of such tax ($1.50). Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 5. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1327, a resolution increasing the 1964 -65 Budget (Account No. 225 increased by $1,000.00; unbudgeted reserve decreased by $1,000.00; Account No. 900.5 increased by $4,000.00; Whale Rock unbudgeted reserve decreased by $4,000.00) Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil X. Mayor Davidson announced that Mr. Warne, Director of the State Department of Water Resources, will be in San Luis Obispo County on Wednesday, September 2, 1964, to meet with the County officials relative to improvement in the dam at Atascadero Lake. Mayor Davidson stated that Mr. Born, County Hydraulic Engineer, informed him that immediately after this conference he wished to meet with representatives of the Whale Rock Commission and the City to inspect the facilities at Whale Rock Dam. Mayor Davidson stated that he will be unable to meet with Mr. Born and Mr. Warne and asked if any members of the City Council can take time to :meet with them. Councilman Graves suggested that J. H. Fitzpatrick, Secretary of the Whale Rock Commission, attend this meeting and visit the Whale Rock Project with Mr. Warne. Councilman Miller stated he would be very happy to represent the City and inspect the dam with Mr. Warne. Therefore, Mr. Miller and the City represent- atives on the Whale Rock Commission were authorized to meet and inspect the Whale Rock facilities including lunch if this was on the agenda. Y. Communication from the League of Vomzn Voters requesting permission to operate a station wagon at the College Square Shopping Center, and in the downtown area, on Monterey Street and Higuera Street, on Thursday, September 3, and Thursday, September 10, from 6:45 P. M. to 8:45 P. M. It is their intention to modestly decorate the vehicle with signs reminding voters of the final week of voter registration for the 1964 general election and to equip the vehicle with an amplifier and loud speaker which would be used only in the above designated areas. i 1 City Council Minutes August 31, 1964 Page -3- On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Ndller, the request was granted. Motion carried, 6. Report of 1964 -65 street tree planting program was presented by Ar. Peter Chapman, Director of Planning & Building. Mr. Chapman displayed a map which showed the streets already planted and those recommended for planting this year by the tree committee. Fie suggested that dry joint brickwork be used for filling the planting holes to sidewalk level, instead of the exposed aggregate covers previously used which cost about $80. each including the frame. This would enable conr,iderably more trees to be planted for the same money. Administrative Officer :ofiller said he felt that, if the City was to continue the program, they should do it right. The exposed aggregate lids had proven to be safe for the pedestrians and at the same time attractive. Mayor Davidson stated again he believed that this was not the proper time to be spending money on tree planting in the downtown area as the City has the Mission Plaza Program to complete and money must be used to complete the Mission Plaza to acquire property, etc. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the matter was held over to the meeti:.g of October 5, 1964. Motion carried. 7. Proposal from Brown and Caldwell, consulting engineers, to furnish engineering and accounting services to the City for a study and report on rates for garbage and rubbish collection. Administrative Officer Puller recommended acceptance of the proposal and stated that he believed it to be a good firm. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that a maximum of $400 to be received if after two (2; days they felt that they needed more time to complete the study and City was unwilling to increase the amount of the cen *_=act. Motion carried. 8. Communication from P. ':Z. Weber of Rice & Weber, Real Estate Appraisers, regarding the proposed acquisition of a portion of the Barcellos and Cerini, et al, properties for the Santa Rosa Street widening. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the proposal was accepted. Motion carried. 9. Communication from Dr. A. Norman Cruikshanks and Judge Ray B. Lyon anno�lncing their resignation froz the Human Relations Commission. Resignations were filed with regret and thanked Dr. Cruikshardcs and Judge: Lyon for their time on this Commission. On motion of Councilman Ailler, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the Council submit names for the human Relations Co=ission at the second meeting in September, 1964. ;lotion carried. 10. Communication from the Y;llow Cab Company requesting a hearing to be scheduled for the purpose of determining whether the City Council should suspend or revoke the certificate of public necessity and convenience heretofore issued to the A & K Company. Councilman Whelchel stated that City Attorney Houser asked him not to do any- thing until the civil court- case is settled between both cab companies. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the matter be referred to the Taxi Committee for recommendation to the Council for holding a hearing, -Motion carried. City Council Minutes August 31, 1964 Page -4- Mayor Davidson suggested that the Traffic Committee study Chorro Street north of Foothill Boulevard as parking adjacent to new curb, gutter and sidewalk puts cars in the center of the street. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1333, a resolution establishing a no parking zone on Chorro Street. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil Councilman Miller suggested that the Traffic Committee meet with Judge Lyon to hear his complaint regarding traffic conditions near his home. 11. Request of Barney Duveneck for reconsideration by the full Council of his requested rezoning on Santa Rosa Street, was held over to the meeting of September 14, 1964 at 7:30 P. M. on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves. Motion carried. 12. At the request of Councilman Donald Y. Miller the City Council again discussed the possibility of having a municipal bus system. Councilman Miller listed reasons why the City should establish a municipal bus system in the City and that possibly a committee should be appointed to study the proposal and report to Council. Mayor Davidson stated that he agreed on the need of a bus system, but did not agree that the Council should appoint another committee to study this matter, as all the information is available to the Council and that the Council should study reports on hand and hold a public hearing and make a decision. Councilman Whelcl:cl stated he was not convinced that a bus service was needed as no one had approached him requesting the institution of a bus service. Planning Director Chapman suggested a free bus service, paid for out of taxes and suggested that this question be placed on the April Municipal Election so that all the people could vote on the matter. He stated that possibly the establishment of a free system would alleviate some of the parking and traffic problems in the central business district. Councilman Graves stated that the Council had discussed this, listened to reports, held a straw ballot and if the public wanted such a system let it be placed on the April 1964 ballot and let the public decide if they wish to pay for a municipal bus system. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Davidson, that the Citv Council restudy the bus reports and set a public hearing for September 14, 1964 at 8:00 P. M. Motion carried. 13. Preliminary title report on City property located on California Boulevard being considered by the Council for abandonment as requested by Miss Hathway. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, that the Planning Commission be requested to make a study of all of California Boulevard, north side, for abandonment. Motion carried. 14. At this time the City Engineer reported on the widening of the north side of Johnson Avenue between Lizzie and the County Hospital. David F. Romero, City Eagineer, presented a cost estimate for the widening explaining that cost to the City would be approximately $35,000. unless there was a radical change in property values increasing this figure. He pointed City Council Minutes August 31, 1964 Page -5- out that no property owner would be out of pocket any money in this area because of widening. He explained further that in his opinion other areas in town such as Foothill Boulevard between Chorro and Santa Rosa Streets and Santa Rosa Street between Mill and Monterey Streets were of more importance to the City and probably should receive high priority. Mr. Sleeth asked for reasons for widening and recommended that the south side of Johnson Avenue be improved instead. Councilman Miller recommended improvements to the south side of Johnson Avenue, which would be more economical to the City. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayor Davidson, that the City Engineer proceed with negotiations. Motion carried, Councilman Miller voting no. The estimated cost for construction, acquisition, etc., is $35,000.00. 15. Communication from the Planning Director, Peter Chapman, regarding the Highway No. I Freeway, was referred to a joint meeting of the Planning Commission, Park & Recreation Commission and City Council on September 14, 1964, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel. Motion carried. Z. Richard D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported on discussion with Southern Pacific Superintendent on Mill Street overcrossing, etc. He stated that the bridge was being designed and would be ready to go to bid within a few months, according to Jay H. Long, Superintendent of the newly formed Los Angeles Division of the Southern Pacific Company. 16. Presentation of the 1963 -64 audit reports of the City accounts prepared by the City's independent auditor, M. E. :7illeford. 1. General Audit 2. Parking District No. 1 Audit This matter was held over to the meeting of September 8, 1964. 17. Consideration of draft agreement negotiated between Department of Finance and Fish and Game representatives regarding recreational fishing at Whale Rock Reservoir and temporary alternates, was held over to the meeting of September 8, 1964. 18. First hearing on the application of Riviera Family Billiard Center for family billiard room, located at 895 Pacific Street, was held over to the meeting of September 8, 1964. 19. Communication from Gerald B. Evans, 1250 Osos Street, protesting the ringing of chimes by the Presbyterian Church, was removed from the agenda at the request of Gerald B. Evans. 20. Communication from the Planning Commissioa requesting Council guidance on establishing conditions for granting use permits for rotating signs, flashing signs and free standing signs, was referred to the Council committee for recommendation on signs for September 8, 1964 meeting report. 21. Request from Haino Development Corporation for annexation to the City of San Luis Obispo of portions of Lots 66 and 67 of the Ro. Los Osos and La Laguna. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the request was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. City Council Minutes August 31, 1964 Page -6- Administrative Officer Miller said one possibility would be to wait on the annexation until the improvements were constructed in order to build up the valuation to take in the drive in theater and eliminate a potential island of county land in this area. City Engineer Romero explained the proposal of Maino D= velopment Corporation as to ways annexation can be accomplished. 22. Communication from the League of California Cities regarding the 1964 Edition of the Uniform Traffic Ordinance for California Cities, was referred to the Traffic Committee. A copy to be sent to Chief Schofield. 23. Communication from the Visitors and Convention Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce requesting that the City Council extend courtesy parking to convention delegates visiting San Luis Obispo. Administrative Officer Miller explained the present procedure as follows: Stickers were allowed for convention leaders only. If privilege was to be extended to all delegates, it should be carefully controlled including dating of stickers, etc. Mayor Davidson stated he believed that this was a good idea and would be a nice suggestion for the City to follow. B. L. Dixon urged the City Council to approve this request as it is a good deal for the City. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman request be approved and referred to the Administrative to work out the necessary details. Notion carried. 24. Communication from J. S. Surfluh, Mayor of the City of the City Council for their kind wishes and cooperation set up their City Government, was ordered received and Mil_ ler, that the Officer and Mr. Dixon Morro Bay, thanking in helping them to filed. 25. Communication from ?dell G. Sheehan, City Clerk of the City of Grover City, stating that the resident.: of the City of Grover City are not in favor of the Hotel -Motel Room Tax, was ordered received and filed. 26. Communication from the City of Pismo Beach stating that their City Council had discussed the Hotel -Motel Bed Tax and the matter was laid over to the next regular meeting in October, was ordered received and filed. 27. Communication from Thomas Rice thanking the City Council for their recent decision objecting to the Highway Department's proposed routing of Highway No. 1 through the Broad Street area, was ordered received and filed. 28. Communication from the League of California Cities regarding a group tour to Mexico City following the Annual Conference in Los Angeles, October 11 -14, 1964, was ordered received and filed. 29. Communication from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, to M. J. Hermreck, regarding the Foothill Boulevard project, was ordered received and filed. 30. Report of the Youth Corps activities for the week of August 10 through 14, and August 17 through 21, 1964, was ordered received and filed. 31. Communication from the Fantus Company regarding the location of a Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Bakersfield, was ordered received and filed. 32. Communication from the YMCA informing the City Council that they are in receipt of the $50.00 donation from the City of San Luis Obispo to be used for the purchase of buttons or pins to be distributed to community leaders in Japan, was ordered received and filed. City Council Minutes August 31, 1964 Page -7- 33. Mr. E. Rodriguez suggested that the City make a study of parking meter time limits, particularly the 10 minute zones as it is just not enough time to go shopping and return without getting a $1.00 parking ticket. The City Council stated that this change is being made at the present time. Parking meter time limits are being changed to 24 and 36 minute time limits. The City Council adjourned to an executive session to discuss land acquisition with possible litigation involved in the acquisition. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P. M. on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves. Approved: October 19, 1964 1 . H. FITZPATRICK, CITY CLERK