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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
October 26, 1959 - 7:30 P.M.
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The City Council met in adjourned session with Mayor Fred M. Waters presiding.
Roll Call: Present - Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey,
Fred M. Waters
Absent -.J. Barry'Smith
Minutes for the meeting of October 5, 1959 were approved.
Claims against the City for the month of October were approved on motion of
Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones subject to the approval
of the Administrative Officer. •
Proposed New Fire.Station - Mr. Kenneth Bess, Architect, appeared before the
City Council-and-presented the plans and specifications for the proposed
new fire station on Laurel Lane. Mr. Hess.recommended.that the bids be
opened in-the first part-of December and the construction start 30 days
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after the bid opening.
Q Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer,.recommended that the City-Council
I'-D authorize the advertising-for bids for construction of the new fire
station and that the bids be opened December 7, 1959, so as to take
advantage of the-better bid time in the winter.
Mayor Waters suggested that a.council committee meet to study the plans
as the City Council had not seen the plans or recommendations until this
time and they should be aware of what is being proposed. Mayor Waters
appointed Councilman.Jones and Councilman Miller to meet with the
architect to study the plans and make recommendations to the Council.
RESOLUTION.NO. 595 (1959 Series), "A Resolution Adjusting the 1959 -60 Budget"
(Transferring::within the Water Fund) was passed and adopted on motion of
Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Fred M. Waters
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Barry Smith
City Clerk reported on bids received.and opened for furnishing two automobiles
. for the Police Department. .
HYSEN- JOHNSON FORD INC. MEL SMITH CHEVROLET
Item 1 -A $ 2,577.62 $2,587.95
Less Trade -In 13100.00 1,007.95
Net Price $19477.62 $ 19580.00
Item 1- Alternate B
2,557.80
22532.84
Less Trade -In
12100.00
987.84
Net. Price
1,457.80
1,545.00
Item 2 -A
2,577.62
2,587.95
Less Trade -In
1,000.00
1,007.95
Net Price.
1,577.62
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1,580.00
Item 2 -B
2,557.80
2,532.84
Less.Trade -In
1,000.00
987.84
Net Price
1,537.80
1,545.00
Administrative Officer. Miller.explained
the
bids to the Council and
recommended that Hysen- Johnson
Ford be awarded the bids under
Item 1 -A and
2 -A for a total of
$3,261.44.
On motion of
Kenneth W. Jones,
seconded by
Gerald W. Shipsey,
the bid was
awarded to Hysen - Johnson.
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Councilman J. Barry Smith arrived and::took his seat at the council table at 7:45 P.M.
Mayor Waters was authorized to sign an agreement between the city and Donald Q.
and Esther T. Miller for property on Johnson Avenue for street widening,
on motion of Kenneth W. Jones,•seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey....Councilman
Miller abstained from voting.
Mayor Waters was authorized to sign an agreement.between the City and Mark A.
Hood for land for street widening on motion of.•Kenneth W. Jones, seconded
by Donald Q. Miller
The following contract payments were approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones,
seconded by Gerald..W...Shipsey:
A - L E WEBB CONSTR. CO. - Terrace Bill.Water System....
Estimate # 6----------------------- ----------------- - - - - -- $ 8,862.31
B - DODD -THOMA ENTERPRISES INC. (A -1 Electric) - Foothill
Blvd. Traffic Signals - Estimate No. 1------------- - - - --- $5,250.37
C - HI -WAY CONTRACTORS INC. - Marsh St. Railroad Crossing .
. Estimate # lr ---- -- -------- -- --- --------- ---- --=- - - - - -- $ 92291.46
D - HI -WAY CONTRACTORS INC. - Marsh St. Railroad Crossing
Estimate #2 (final) To be paid 35 days hence------- - - - - -- $ 1,032.39
E - MADONNA CONSTR. CO. - -South Street, Project #34 _ .__
..Estimate 19---------------------------------------- - - - - -- $ 12821.59
F --MADONNA CONSTR. CO. - South Street, Project #34 . .
Estimate #5 (final) To be paid 35 days.hence------ - - - - --- $ 32211.59
The following salary step increases was approved on motion of Donald Q. Miller,
seconded by .Kenneth W.-Jones:, _. .
MRS BOWMAN.(part -time secretary) from step 4, $1.71 /hr. to step 5, $1.80 /hr
effective.November 1, 1959.
PUBLIC.HEARING - 8PM '
ORDINANCE NO. 139
At.this time the.Mayor-declared the public hearing open on.Ordinance No.
139, (1959 Series), "An Ordinance for the Lease of Real Property-by.the
City of San Luis Obispo to Ernest Dalidio."
There being.no comments; oral or written, Ordinance No. 139 was finally
passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W.
Shipsey.
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J.
Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC AUCTION
The Mayor declared the public auction open for the lease of the-City Main-
tenance Yard on Santa Barbara Avenue for one year with option to renew for
one year.
A representative of the McCarthy Tank and Steel Company bid $100 per month
for one year with option to renew for one year.
There being.no further bids, the Mayor declared the auction closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 140 (1959 Series), "An Ordinance Leasing City Property to.
McCarthy Tank and Steel Company" was introduced and passed to print on
motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller on the following
roll call vote:.
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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PUBLIC-HEARING
SIDEWALK-REPAIRS
At:.this time theMayor declared the public hearing open on the report of
the Superintendent of Streets on sidewalk repairs made under the provisions
of the Improvement Act.of.1911. and statement that each person has been
notified of the hearing. No writ.ten.protests were received and no one
appeared in protest.
' RESOLUTION NO. 596 (1959 Series), "A Resolution Establishing Liens on
Certain Property for Sidewalk Repairs Under the Improvement Act of 1911"
was passed on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: _•-Kenneth W..Jones,_Gerald W.. Shipsey, Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters
NOES: None
ABSENT.: None
C" The City Clerk-was instructed to bill the property owners involved, prior
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to.placing.them.on the.tassessment roll.
C COMMUNICATIONS
1. Communication from the State Department of Finance regarding the status
of.the proposed sewage disposal agreement between the City and California
State Polytechnic College was received and filed.
Copy of communication from.Wiiliam Houser, City Attorney, to the State
Division of Forestry regarding the connection of the forestry headquarters
to the city sewer system was received and filed.
Communication from the Department of.Public Works setting forth a policy
of the California Highway.Commission in allocation of state highway funds
' to cities and counties under the provisions of the street and highways
code. Administrative Officer Miller explained the provisions of this
policy and the matter was referred to City Engineer Romero for study and
recommendation.
3. Communication.from the Department of-Public Works.regarding the streets and
highways.deficiency reports from cities and counties was received and filed.
4. Communication from the Department of Water-Resources announcing the
appointment of Robert B. Jansen as Operations Agent for the project owners
for the Whale-Rock dam was received and filed.
5. Communication from the U. S. Army Garrison, Camp San Luis Obispo regarding
the mutual aid assistance for.fire between the-City of San-Luis Obispo
and the army fire fighting equipment was referred -to Councilman Shipsey,
City Attorney Houser, Fire Chief Schlobohm, to meet with representatives
of Camp San Luis Obispo and make recommendations to the City Council regard-
ing the mutual aid..agreement.
6. Communication from the California State Polytechnic College announcing a
regional shade tree meeting to be held at Cal Poly on October 30 and 31.
Mr..Miller, Administrative Officer,.reported to the Council.that he and Mr.
Flory were planning on attending the conference.
7. Communication from the Park and Recreation Commission announcing the
' tentative plans for the annual elementary school costume-parade and
party for school children, and asking Approval of the Council. Request
of William Flory approved.on.motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald
Q. Miller. . . ..
8. Communication from Marshall Reynolds, 511 Serrano Drive, requesting the
City Council correct an error made in transferring of property between
himself, Mrs. Nellie Penman.and the City of San Luis Obispo. The matter
was referred to Councilman Shipsey, City Attorney Houser and City Engineer
Romero to meet with Mr. Reynolds to arrive -at an equitable solution to
this problem.
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9. Communication from Sears Roebuck and Company requesting that the City
Council reconsider the limit6d parking on Pacific Street between Morro
and Chorro Streets was received and filed on motion of J. Barry. Smith,
seconded by Kenneth W. Jones.
10. Preliminary notice of the Channel-Counties Division,:.L eague 'of California
Cities meeting to be held.Thursday,_November. 12 at the Oaks in Ojai -
speaker, Lieutenant�Governor Glen M. Anderson - topic, State Economic
Development Program - was received and filed.
OLD BUSINESS
1. TRAFFIC.COMMITTEE REPORT:
59 -9 -1C. At the request of the City Council that the Traffic Committee
restudy.the:red.zones on both sides of Chorro south-of the Foothill inter-
section, such a study has been made. In connection with traffic signal
installation, it is our plan to have the double stripe moved slightly
to the west so that one lane of traffic coming into town will remain, and
there will be two lanes approaching the Foothill intersection. This will
allow.easier right -hand turning movements and at -the same time will
facilitate northbound straight -ahead and left -tuin movements at the
intersection.
It is therefore our recommendation that the red zones remain as is, for
the time being. After the signal has been installed and actual traffic
observed-; we.will be happy to take another look at the matter, if the
council so wishes.
Recommendation of the Traffic Committee approved by the Council.
59- 10 -1C. At the request.of the..City,Council,•the. committee has studied the
request of the credit bureau for a two -hour parking time limit on Osos
between-,Pacific and Pismo Streets. This general problem has.been.discussed
with.the..citizen.'.s committee.on downtown traffic congestion,-and it has
been the thinking of the committee that some:areas be reserved for all
day.employee.parking until considered absolutely necessary for other
purposes. It is the feeling of the Traffic Committee that we will
eventually have to recommend time limits on Osos, Morro and Chorro Streets
between Pismo and Pacific Streets, but do not feel that this step is
absolutely essential.at the presentttime...If.the= Council has•no objection,
we will.suggest-to the Citizens' Committee.on Downtown Traffic Congestion
that they invite the credit union manager, Mr.. Royse, to one of their
meetings. to- discuss• -the problem further.
Recommendation of the Traffic Committee approved by the Council.
59- 10 -2T. For some time, the Traffic Committee has observed a congestion
problem for westbound motorists on Monterey at Santa Rosa. After study,
it...is recommended that the City Council authorize an extension of the 20-
foot red.zone east of the first.driveway.ramp on the north side of.Monterey
to 60 feet, running in an easterly direction from the driveway ramp. We
feel that this will greatly facilitate right -hand turning movements at the
intersection which have been causing considerable congestion at peak traffic
hours. _ , . . . .
RESOLUTION.NO. 597 (1959.Series), "A Resolution Establishing a No ..
Parking Zone on the North Side of Monterey Street at its Intersec-
tion with Santa Rosa Street" was passed and adopted on motion of
Donald Q. Miller, seconded by J. Barry Smith on the following roll
call vote:
AYES:. Kenneth
J. Barry
NOES: None
ABSENT: .None
W. Jones;.Donald Q. Miller,.Gerald W..Shipsey,
Smith, Fred M. Waters
At 9:05 P. M. the Mayor declared a recess..
The meeting reconvened at 9:15 -P. M. with all members present:
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59- 10 -3C. In accordance with the Council's request that the Traffic .
Committee study the request of the Hawthorne PTA group for improving
traffic safety in the South Street area, a detailed study has been made.
Two of the•State Division of Highways' traffic engineers have been
retained.on their own time to conduct an-engineering and traffic survey
required by the vehicle code for establishment of speed zones. .
This study is.attached and indicates a.justification for a 40 mile per
hour speed limitation on South Street between.Beebee and.Broad. The report
also makes recommendations on centerline striping, which work has already
been carried out by city forces.
The Traffic Committee recommends .to. the City Council that appropriate
legal steps be taken to establish the 40 mile per hour speed limit.
RESOLUTION NO. 598 (1959 .Series), A Resolution Establishing a 40 Mile
Per Hour Speed Limit on South Street between Beebee and Broad Streets"
was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by
• Donald Q. Miller on the following roll call vote:
AYES.: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey,
J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters
NOES:- None. .
ABSENT: None
59- 10 -4C. The Traffic Committee also recommends that a crosswalk be
established crossing South Street immediately to the east of King Street.
We feel that this-would be of the greatest usefulness to.school children
living in the housing facilities and attending the.Hawthorne School.
Recommendation.approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by
Gerald W. Shipsey.
2. Communication from the Citizens'-�Committee on Downtown Traffic Congestion,
recommending that the.1957 traffic study on one -way streets be brought up
to date. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey,
the recommendation of the committee was accepted that the City retain
D. Jackson Faustman to update the 1957 report on one =way streets. Mr.
Miller, Administrative-Officer, was instructed to contact Mr. Faustman
and make the necessary arrangements.
3. Communication from the Citizens' Committee on Downtown Traffic Congestion
requesting that the City Council proceed as rapidly as possible on the
acquisition of additional off - street parking facilities contemplated in the
parking district was received and filed.
Councilman Shipsey and Councilman Smith requested that they be taken off the
committee so as to give the committee an opportunity to study the
various traffic problems and be able to'present a,plan to all the Council
at one time. .
4. Communication from Edgar 0. Laird. inquiring whether the City would be
interested in selling Lot 2, Block 45, presently owned by the City on Palm
Street, adjacent to the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks.
Communication from the Planning Commission recommending that the lot be
sold. The matter was then referred to the City Clerk to set a minimum
value and investigate salable condition of the lot.
.5. Proposed sidewalk ordinance prepared by Councilman Jones was referred to
City Attorney Houser, • I
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6. Minimum design standards for subdivision, prepared by Councilman Jones'
committee, was referred to an adjourned meeting on November 9,1959, to study.
OCT 2 6 1959
ADDENDA
1. RESOLUTION NO. 599 (1959 Series), "A Resolution of Council Policy for
Special Meetings Held at Places-Other Than the City Ball" was passed
on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith-on the
following roll.call vote: .. .._ . • . . . ... ... .
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q:.Miller., Gerald.W..Shipsey,
J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. City Engineer-Romero reported.regarding design standards for-alley ramps.
It.was moved by Donald Q. Miller.and seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey that
the City eliminate the use of street -type alley ramps and require the
use:of standard commercial.and residential ramps. Motion was carried.
3. Recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of tentative map of
Tract 169, Laguna Park Homes. After Council discussion, it was moved by
Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, that the City adopt the
street section as proposed for major.streets on French Road along Tract 169.
AYES: Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W-. Shipsey, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred
M. Waters.
NOES: J. Barry Smith
ABSENT: None .
4. Communication from Reverend A..J. Banks requesting abandonment by the City
of-the south.end of Brook Street for -the benefit of the Springfield Baptist
Church was referred to the Planning Commission.
5. Communication from R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, proposing the
extension of mercury vapor lighting to include the civic center in front
of the City Hall and Courthouse. Recommendation approved on-motion of
Donald Q. Miller; seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey....
6. At this time, the City Council, at.the request of a member of the Council,
considered.the appeal of.Mrs..Joyce Williams from the decision of the
Planning.Commission denying her request-.for rezonirg on Foothill Blvd.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, reported to the.council that they cannot now
take action on the appeal as they have already denied same, and all that
the-.Council:can do is.initiate rezoning on their.own motion:-in order to.
hear evidence.
After some discussion by the City Council, it was moved by Donald Q.
Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, that the Council hold a public hear-
ing on the request of Mrs. Williams for.rezoning, due to the fact that her
property was to multiple use prior to annexation to the-City,.-and this
point wasn't.brought out at Planning Commission meetings;-nor the public
hearing on the appeal, held by the City Council.
The motion failed on.the following roll call vote
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller
NOES: Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters
ABSENT: None
7. Communication from.Richard D. Miller, Administrative Officer, redommending
to the City Council that the City request another population estimate in
March, 1960, in order to keep the population.estimate in line-with growth.
Mr. Miller reported that the cost would be approximately the same as the
one completed in March, 1959. Mr. Miller was instructed to contact the
State for preparation of the.estimate.
8. Police Chief Schofield requested Council permission to hold a public auction
of unclaimed goods. Request was approved on motion of J. Barry Smith,
seconded by Kenneth W. Jones.
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the meeting was
adjourned.
December
P.cce ^ *_ec+ this 7th day of 5 1959.
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