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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/16/1960V M a � l 1 MAY 6 R6 The'Council asked for time to study the committee's report before taking action On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 P.M. Approved this 16th day of May, 1960. city eerk CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 16,. 1960 -- 7:30 P.M. CITY HALL ' The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Fred M. Waters presiding. ROLL CALL: Present - Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W., Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters. Absent - None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Administrative Officer Miller, City Attorney Houser, Supervising Design Engineer Vosburgh, Water Superintendent Thompson, Police Chief Schofield, Fire Chief Schlobohm, Planning Director Abraham, City Clerk Fitzpatrick. Minutes for the Special Meeting of April 25, 1960, Regular Meeting of May 2, 1960, and Adjourned Meeting of May 9, 1960, were approved as presented, upon motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. 1. The following bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 3:00 P.M. this day for construction of the.Outfall Sewer Line, Higuera Street between French Road and Portuguese Flat Road. . ALTERNATE A ALTERNATE B ALTERNATE C plus plus plus Item 4 to 7 Item 4 to 7 Item 4 to 7 McBrides $ 35,700.60 San Luis Obispo W. M. Lyles $ 32,901.35 Avenal L. E. Webb $ 392257.28 Santa Maria $ 31,345.60 $ 28,782.85 $ 273203.29 $ 27,137.31 $ 349783.97 $ 32,372.36 Administrative Officer Miller requested that the City Council hold over the awarding the contract until the next City Council meeting in order to allow City Engineer Romero and Mr. George Pearson to study the bids and make their recommendation to the Council. The City Council approved the request. 2. The following salary step increases were approved as recommended by Administrative Officer Miller, on the motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey: MAY ..1=b VIDU COELHO, VOLLMER NUNES - Laborer /Equipment Operator - from ptep 1 $312 to step 2, $330 per month, effective June 1, 1960. SALAS, EDWARD STANLEY - Laborer /Equipment Operator - From step 1, $312 to step 2, $330 per month, effective June 1, 1960. STUDLE, LEO - Mechanic - from step 4, $435 to step 5, $460 per month, effective June 1, 1960. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 671 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1959 -60 Budget" was passed and adopted on the•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 4. The personal appearance of Professor Helman, Architecture Department, Cal Poly, offering the services of his students in suggesting design for Mission Gardens Project, was held over for Council study. 5. Mayor Fred M. Waters ordered a Public Auction opened to sell property on Patricia Street, as advertised. The City Council received a bid from Mr. W. L. Norton offering $350 for the lot. There being.no further bids, the Mayor ordered the auction closed. ORDINANCE NO. 165 •(1960 Series), "An Ordinance Selling Property on Patricia Street to W. L. Norton" was passed to print on the motion of Donald Q: Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones 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 6. Mayor Waters then opened a Public Hearing on final passage of Ordinance No. 163, "An Ordinance Amending the Fire Zone Map:" There being no commenf -from the audience, the Mayor declared the aaction closed. ORDINANCE NO. 163 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance Amending the Fire Zone Map", was finally passed on the motion of J. Barry Smith, 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 7. At this time, Councilmen Jones and Shipsey presented their report to the Council recommending a proposed increase in garbage collection rates for the San Luis Garbage Company. - The City Council discussed the various rate brackets as recommended by the Council committee, and also discussed past operation of the garbage company, particularly the arbitrary way the garbage company had increased commercial rates without authorization of City Ordinance. Mayor Waters suggested that possibly the City should retain a specialist in establishing rate structures to study the rates of the local garbage company in order to have an equitable bracket system in the local garbage ordinance. Councilman Miller discussed the garbage that he believed the City had the right and he suggested that the Mayor appoint rates at the City dump. He also reques at the garbage franchise and see if the dump, and report back to the Council. rates at the dump and stated and duty to set such rates, a committee to study and recommend ted that City Attorney Houser look City can control rates at the MMJ 1.13 lovv The City Council discussed the proposal of the committee as a group, and after discussion, the following ordinance was introduced and passed to print on the motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. ORDINANCE NO. 164 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance Increasing the Rates to Be Charged for the Collection of Garbage Within the City of San Luis Obispo, California" was passed to print 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 8. The First Hearing for Council consideration of the application of Mark A. Hood for a business license for bar and restaurant for Laurel Lanes, Laurel Lane & Southwood Drive, was held over to the next regular Council meeting. 9. A report by City Attorney Houser on legal aspects of drainpge diversion in connection with parking lot #5 development was held over for further discussion. �}V P ^ ' r'V '10. Councilman Gerald W. Shipsey reported on the meeting held by the �; Council committee'to meet with Mrs. Pezzoni relative to the condemnation -eT of her life interest as part of the parking district. 1-Z Mrs. Pezzoni was'not present, and her attorney, Richard Harris, represented her. In the discussion it was brought out that it might cost the City $20,000 or more for the life interest of Mrs. Pezzoni, and the Council should decide on whether to condemn at that cost, or whether to wait for the life interest to be made available to the City. Councilman J. Barry Smith stated that the City Council had previously decided by motion to condemn the life interest in the property, and the Council should proceed relative to the acquisition of the property. The Council committee was appointed to meet with Mrs. Pezzoni in order to discuss with her the steps to b6' taken by the City in acquisition of her life interest due to complaints that the City had never contacted Mrs. Pezzoni personally. Administrative Officer Miller reported to the City Council the status of options for acquisition of the property with the L & H Investment Company. 11. At this time the City Council received the report of the list of unpaid assessments As reported by Street Superintendent Romero and City Treasurer Boyce in the amount of $11,572.41. RESOLUTION NO. 672 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Determining Unpaid Assessments and Providing for Issuance of Bonds (Richard Street Improvement Project No. 1 -60)" was passed on the motion of J. Barry Smith, 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 ' RESOLUTION NO. 673 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Bonds by City (Richard Street Improvement Project No. 1 -60)" was passed on the motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey 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 a9 7 c MAY i b- iZ�ou 12. The City Council then considered an agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and Development Associates (Ray Skinner), for placing water line on City property along French Road. On the motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the City Council authorized Mayor Waters to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. 13. City Engineer Romero presented a tentative schedule for work on Sydney Street for Council information. Councilman Donald Q. Miller reported to the City Council on his discussion with City Engineer David Romero regarding the acvisability of placing.a 12" water main on Sydney Street so as to supply a circulatory water to the McAllen Heights subdivision before the street is paved as property owneis on both sides of Sydney Street are going to place curb and gutter at their property line, and the street will be paved to meet it, which means if the water line is placed in the street at a later date it will necessitate the tearing up of Sydney Street. The City Council discussed the matter, stating that they had made a decision relative to..the circulatory water system and did not plan on placing the main at the time. Administrative Officer Miller explained to the City Council the policy involved relative to the water main extension and paving to meet curb and gutter placed by the property owneis. He also said that City policy did not specify when pavement was to be completed to curb and gutter or to what standard, although the City was obligated to accept the entire paving for future maintenance. The tentative schedule of work on Sydney Street was received and filed. 14. The following contract payment was submitted for Council I consideration and was approved on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey: H. RAPLAN COMPANY (Fire Station No. 3) Estimate YA3 --------------- - - - - -- $ 11,668.50 15. A communication was read from City Neon appealing the decision of the Planning Commission in denying a use,permit for a sign at the Lamplighter Motel at the corner of Monterey and Grove Streets. City Attorney Houser reported to the City Council on the requirements of the Municipal Code in handling appeals on use permits by the City Council. Mr. Houser explained that the City Council must set a date for public hearing and post notices on the property and in the local newspaper, and notify the Planning Commission of the appeal, and the Planning Commissim will submit a report to the City Council setting forth the reasons for the action of the commission. Therefore, the City Council set June 6, 1960 at 8:00 P.M., during the next regular Council meeting as the time to hear the appeal relative to the sign. 16. Communication from the planning Commission recommending approval of the City Council for the establishing of the Subdivision , Review Board as an advisory group to the City Planning Commission. After discussion, Councilman Smith moved that the request for establishment of the Subdivision Review Board be denied. There being no second, the motion died. The City Council called on Planning Director Abraham to explain the background and reasons for the requested formation of the Subdivision Review Board. MAY 1 b lave J �7 6 After discussion by the City Council, it was moved by Kenm th W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W: Shipsey that the matter be held for Council study. 17. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending favorable action by the City•Council on a proposed amendment from M to R -1 the property west of Boulevard Del Campo. On a motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the public hearing was set for 8:00 P.M. June 6, 1960 on proposed amendment to the Municipal Code. 18. Communication from Thompson Associates requesting permission to appear 1 before the City Council regarding Tract 166, Johnson Highlands No. 2, was removed from the agenda at the request of Harold Thompson. 19. Communication from J. Manfrini, resident manager of Walston & Company requesting action by the City Council relative to past hearings on air service was received and filed. City Attorney Houser was requested to answer Mr. Manfrini's request for information relative to air service application. 20. Supervising Design Engineer Robert Vosburgh presented plans and rP specifications for construction of the Sewage Flow Meter for Cal Poly flow line, for Council approval and authorization to advertise bids for construction. On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith, plans and specifications were approved, and City Clerk Fitzpatrick was authorized to advertise bids to be opened June 6, 1960 at 3:00 P.M. 21. Mr. Vosburgh, Supervising Design Engineer then presented plans and specifications for the Johnson - Laurel Gas Tax street improvement project, requesting Council approval subject to approval of the State Division of Highways. The City Council discussed the proposed project and questioned the ' advisability of beginning the job without acquiring all the rights - of -way necessary, particularly the parcel of Johnston property on the west side of Laurel Lane. On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the plans and specifications were approved subject to final approval by the Division of Highways. Motion carried. City Engineer Romero was requested to contact Mr. Johnston relative to the acquisition of right -of -way in order to pave the full width of Laurel Lane. Mr. Romero is to report to the Council relative to this matter. 22. Communication from David F. Romero, City Engineer, recommending steps to correct sewer::main back -ups into homes, caused by residences set. too low for:the main, root infiltration,.etc. was ordered held over for study. 23. On a motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, Mayor Waters was authorized to sign and record the following grant deeds on behalf of the City: JOHN WOODBRIDGE - Johnson Avenue street widening ALEX MADONNA - French Road water line easement 24. Communications from the American Legion Auxiliary and the 9eterans of Foreign Wars requesting permission to sell poppies on May 20 & 21, 1960 was approved on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith. 25. Communication from the Division of Highways notifying the City Council that the population figures will be printed on existing signs and new signs will be placed when the new figures are released in 1960 by the Census Bureau, was received and filed. MAT 1 u 26. Communication from the Department of Public Health forwarding to the City Council laws and regulations relating to rabies control was received and filed. 27. Communication from Grand Lodge Dania thanking the City Council for courtesies extended during the convention'held in May, 1960, was received and filed. 28. Administrative Officer Miller announced the following appointments: BARBARA J. SLATEN - Stenographer - Planning Department '- $265 per month, effective May 16, 1960. NORMA L. SMITH - Stenographer - City Clerk's Office - $265 per , month, effective May 4, 1960. JACK A. CARRINGTON - Labor /Equipment Operator'- Street Department $312 per month, effective May 10, 1960. 29. Communication from the Division of Small Craft Harbors, announcing a meeting of the Harbor Commission in San Luis Obispo on Monday, May 23, 1960, was received and filed. 30. Mayor Waters complimented Police Chief Schofield on behalf of the City Council on the good job done by the City Police in apprehending the safe crackers who attempted to burglarize the Montgomery Ward store. 31. Administrative Officer Miller reported to the City Council relative to a technical error in the requested annexation to the City by the.Elks Club, which is being temporarily delayed by the County Boundary Commission, but presumably can Be'corrected and action proceed. C 32. The following Communication was received from Cal Poly signed by.George Clucas, Dean of Finance and Development replying to the Council's letter dated May 2, 1960 to John Klinger of the California Men's Colony regarding expansion or additions to the water filtration plant owned and operated by the City of San Luis Obispo, with particular reference to enlarging the present filtration plant: "In Mr. McPhee's Absence from campus, I received his copy of your letter , to Mr. John Klinger dated May 2, 1960. In'your letter you stated, 'Furthermore, within the relatively near future the growing demands of the City of San Luis Obispo proper will probably necessitate discontinuing service from the present city treatment plant to California Polytechnic College'. This statement should be rechecked with your staff inasmuch as all of the negotiations that have been conducted by the college and State officials with the City of San Luis Obispo have been on the basis that treatment services would be provided to the college on the same basis as to any other user and at comparable rates. This matter was also thoroughly researched by the State Department of Water Resources during the negotiations on the Whale Rock project and it was agreed that the Whale Rock pipeline from'the•Men's Colony take -off to the City Treatment Plant and thence to the college would be sized so that domestic water of the'college would be treated by the City and that the college would pay for the treatment charges. I am certain that the State Department of Water Resources would not have recommended such an investment on the part of the State if the college was not to have its domestic water treated at the treatment facility of the City as any other City customer. You might check this point with Mr. Robert Edmondston who was in charge of the Whale Rock project for the Department of Water Resources at the time this matter was studied. It is my understanding that Mr. Edmonds - ton has been retained as a private consultant to the City of San Luis Obispo and could give you the background information concerning the Whale Rock project." Communication received and filed. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the Council adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Approved this 6th day of June, 1960.