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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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. H. FITZPATRICK, CITY CLERK