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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/29/1960AUG 2 3 1HU AUG 2 9 1960 Mayor Waters asked Planning Director Abraham to explain the map as submitted. After considerable discussion, it was tentatively agreed to require a 30 foot easement instead of a 20 foot fee title for the alley in back of the first row of lots abutting Laurel Lane. The concensus was also to restrict all vehicular access on Laurel Lane .and Orcutt. Road with the exceptions of the alley entrances and Lot 1, Block B. a commercial lot. City Engineer Romero outlined the special conditions in connection with the tract: 1. The subdivider agrees to construct a screening fence at least 6 feet high at the rear of lots 1,- 6, Block A, and along the easterly side of Lot 7, Block A. 2. In accordance with Section 7410.6, of the San Luis Obispo. Municipal Code, the subdivider agrees to reimburse the City'the sum of $3,924.17 based on a charge of $2.745 per foot for 1429.57 feet as payment for a pro rata share of the Laurel Lane watermain. 3. The City agrees to complete the Orcutt Road street paving after the subdivider has constructed curb and gutter and brought the street to subgrade. 4. The City agrees to remove all trees within the plan line on Laurel Lane and to complete the Laurel,Lane street paving.after. the ..subdivider has constructed curb and gutter and brought the roadway to subgrade.. 5. The subdivider shall make all necessary arrangements with the County of San Luis Obispo for an Encroachment Permit on Orcutt Road. 6. The one foot (1.') strip of property located on the westerly side of Fernwood Drive (designated as Parcel A on the final map) shall be. deeded to the City together with an Agreement providing for the City to collect from the adjoining owner a proportionate share of the costs of.installing street, water and sewer facilities as each are used by the adjoining property,. said costs to be determined by the City Engineer and to be reimbursed to the subdivider.without interest if said use or connections are made within a ten year period._ The City Council agreed to have the Mayor call,ia Special,Meeting for August 29, 1960 to discuss the formal approval of this final map and other pressing.matters which should be considered at that time. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned on motion-of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey. Approved this 6th day of September, 1960.- SPECIAL CALLED COUNCIL MEETING August 29, 1960 - -- 7:30 P. M. 1 1 CITY HALL. 1 The City Council met in Special Called Session with Mayor Fred M. Waters presiding. ROLL CALL: Present - Kenneth W.. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters. Absent - Gerald W. Shipsey CITY STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Abraham, City Clerk Fitzpatrick, Park & Recreation Superintendent Flory, City Attorney Houser, Administrative Officer Miller, City Engineer Romero, Police Chief Schofield. 1. ORDINANCE NO. 169 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance Levying a Tax for the Current Fiscal Year 1960 -61 Upon All Taxable Property Within the City of San Luis Obispo', and Fixing the Rate of Such Tax ", was passed to print on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, 6n the following roll call vote: Lrb :2 j 6 AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters NOES: None ABSENT: Gerald W. Shipsey 2. Communication from the City Schools-regarding lease of the City recreation ' building social hall for classroom purposes. City Attorney Houser explained to the City Council the provisions requested by the City School District in a proposed lease by the City Schools of the recreation building social hall. Councilman Donald Q. Miller asked the City Attorney if the recreation building had been inspected for structural safety so that no liability would rr be placed on the City Council. cy. City Attorney Houser stated that he did not know whether the School District ,� had inspected the property for structural safety, but with acceptance of 4 the contract, the School District would be required to take out an insurance `'J policy holding the City harmless. Mr. Paulsen, representing the school district, appeared before the City Council stating that the recreation building had been inspected for structural safety by Mr. Falk, the schools' consulting-architect, who had submitted a report to the school board approving the building for school purposes. Councilman Miller asked if it-were possible for a copy of the structural report to be made part of the lease between the City and School District. Mr. Paulsen said he would be glad to file a copy with the City. ' Mayor Waters thanked Mr. Paulsen for attending the meeting, and the following Ordinance was introduced and passed to print: ORDINANCE NO. 170 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance Authorizing Execution of Lease of Recreation Building to San Luis Obispo School District ", was passed to print on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters. NOES: Donald Q. Miller ABSENT: Gerald W. Shipsey Councilman Miller presented the - following statement to the City Council on the reasons he opposes the leasing of the Recreation Building by the City Schools: "Why I oppose leasing the recreation building to the City Schools: 1. Two elementary schools have been condemned because of structural defects. To house school children in the recreation building, which I question meets all the State safety requirements for a school building, is, in my opinion, ridiculous. 2. The recreation building, because of the floor plan, in my opinion could not be efficiently utilized even if the building met all structural requirements. 3.' The City leases office space in the building; therefore, we do owe our tenants certain obligations in protecting their interests." 3. Administrative Officer Miller announced the following appointment: DAISY M. HUMPHREY-- Police Stenographer - effective August 18, 1960 at $280 per month. 4. At this time, the City Council considered acceptance of the final map of Tract No. 208, Southwood Subdivision. 424 AU G 2 9 MU City Engineer Romero presented a map of the subdivision stating that -all the changes requested by the City Council, Planning-Commission, and . himself had been included in the revised final map, and he recommended acceptance of the map. RESOLUTION.NO. 689 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Accepting Final Map of Tract No.. 208, Southwood Subdivision ", was passed and adopted on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, subject to the filing of.the subdivision agreement, inspection fees, bonds, title policies, and any and all deeds for road widening, etd. , on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. 1 Waters. NOES: None ABSENT: Gerald W. Shipsey 5. Councilman Kenneth W. Jones made the following report on parking meter. purchases: "Council parking meter committee consisting of Councilman Miller and myself has met several times and has had demonstrations from both the Dual and Duncan - Miller companies. Before making any final decision on future purchases of new meters or replacements, it is our recommendation that a trial period of 45 .days be_ scheduled.during which meters be installed on both sides of Higuera between Garden and Morro Streets as follows: disregard 12 minute spaces and alternate three types, Dual Automatic, Duncan - Miller manual, and Dual manual;. Keep close track of actual revenue for trial period to determine whether any appreciable difference occurs. If not, recommendation would probably be to standardize on manual meters, because of greater ease in maintenance and elimination of winding requirement. Competitive bids could then be called for on Dual and Duncan - Miller manual meters." Councilman Jones also requested that a record of all service calls on trial meters be made for the trial period. It was moved by Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, that the ' City Council adopt the recommendation and start a 45 day trial period as recommended. M6tion carried. 6. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT 60 -8 -1C "On the loading zone requested by the Fremont Theatre and referred to the Traffic Committee by the City Council, we feel that a yellow zone which allows loading and unloading of freight and passengers would be the appropriate zone for.the two theatres. There would.be little or no loading of trucks during theatre performances, and in case of fire, a passenger car unloading passengers would be expected to move out.of the area rather quickly. It is our recommendation that a yellow loading zone be established in front of the Obispo Theatre on the south side of Monterey Street where the red zone presently exists, and that the parking meter space at the corner be eliminated and painted yellow also, thus allowing cars to leave the zone without backing up. In the case of the Fremont Theatre, there is a problem in that the.present crosswalk is located approximately in the middle of the existing red zone. We feel it would be hazardous to place a loading zone beyond the crosswalk and have cars backing up into the crosswalk. It is therefore our recommendation that approximately 20 feet to the west of the crosswalk be painted.yellow and the rest of the red zone remain intact." RESOLUTION No. 690 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Establishing Loading Zones on Monterey Street in Front of the Fremont and Obispo Theatres ", was passed and adopted on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, 6n the following roll call vote: AYES: Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters. NOES: Kenneth W. Jones ABSENT: Gerald W. Shipsey MVU [4 60 -8 72C "On the matter of widening Chorro Street near Foothill Boulevard referred to the Traffic Committee unofficially at a City Council study:' session, we find that elimination of the parkway on the west side of Chorro would allow widening of the roadway by approximately 3 feet and would'thus permit restoration of parking on that side starting at the third driveway ramp south of Foothill. Since most of the sidewalk is in relatively poor shape, it would probably be necessary to replace most of the sidewalk, curb, and gutter, and it is estimated that the expense would be $4,000 from Foothill to a point about 115 feet south of Rougoet Place where the street begins to widen.- The Committee does not wish to make a definite recommendation on this one way or the other, ' as the Council has the necessary facts to work with. A policy decision is-involved on whether or not it would be worth $4,000 to restore the parking on the west side of Chorro for a distance of about -a block and a quarter." On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the matter was -held over for study by the City Council. 60 -8 -3T "The Traffic Committee-recommends that stop signs-be installed at the following locations where none exist at present: (a)- Stop Casa Street traffic at Foothill Boulevard (b) Stop Serrano Drive traffic at Broad Street (c) Stop.Fig Street traffic at Osos Street(near the Homestead Motel)" - °a RESOLUTION NO. 691 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Establishing Boulevard Stops on Casa Street, Serrano Drive, and Fig Street ", was passed and adopted on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, on the:following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters. NOES: None ABSENT: Gerald W. Shipsey 60 =8 -4T "Judge Lyon has requested a speed limit sign on Crandall Way as it leaves the Cal Poly Campus and intersects with Foothill Boulevard. The Committee has no objection to this and feels it might serve some purpose in slowing down the traffic at that location and recommends this -installation." On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, a 25MPH speed limit sign was - ordered installed. 60 -8 -5T "In response to requests from citizens in the respective neighborhoods, the Committee has:llooked at certain street lighting problems and recommends the following: (a) Move the existing light from the west side of California at Hathway (near the Southern Pacific Right -of -Way) to the east side of California at the Stafford Street intersection. (b) Install a light at the intersection of California and Taft. (c) Install four (4) lights on existing poles on Boulevard Del Campo in accordance with attached sketch prepared by the P. G. & E. Company." On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, City Engineer Romero was requested to order installation of street lights. 60 -8 -6T "The Traffic Committee has noted the following obstructions to visibility and if the City Council has no objections, the City Engineer's ' Office will initiate action to have the hazards eliminated. (a) Trim brush, shrubs, and hedge at northwest corner of Broad and Sandercock Streets. (b) Trim hedge and shrubs on northeast corner of Ward and Sandercock Streets (c) Trim high portion of hedge on southwest corner of Hutton and Sandercock Streets." There were no objections by the City Council. AUG 2 9 iNO 7. Communication from Curt Carter, builder, requesting acceptance by'the.City of Tract No. 106,.Laurel Hills_Unit.l, which had been held, -over for filing of as -built sewer plans and planting of street trees.... City Engineer Romero recommended that the City Council accept off -site improvements for maintenance. RESOLUTION:.NO. 692 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Accepting Off -Site Improvements.of Tract 106, Laurel Hills Unit 111, was passed and adopted on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters. NOES: None ABSENT: Gerald W. Shipsey 8. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing on the matter of condemnation of property owned by Joseph Pedrotta at 638 Marsh Street, to-be dropped from the agenda at the request of Planning Director Abraham. - 9. Adoption of the 1958 . Uniform Plumbing Code to be dropped from the'agenda. 10. Communication from the City School Board notifying the City Council that a committee of School Board members, Fred C. Hamlin and Dan D. Law, would like to meet with the City relative to exchange of properties as previously discussed. Mayor Waters appointed Councilmen Shipsey and Jones to act as a council committee to meet with the City School Board representatives. 11. Communication from Parker Talbot, 1176 Pismo Street, requesting that the City Council reconsider the traffic problem on Pismo Street, particularly the establishment of a one -way street from Broad to Johnson Avenue. After discussion by the City Council, City Clerk Fitzpatrick was instructed to write a letter to Mr. Talbot telling him that the City Council had previously held several meetings on this matter and that they are continuing studies on Pismo Street and that.the matter will again be studied by the Traffic Committee and a report presented to the City Council. 12. Report of Richard D. Miller on meeting with Fred Hector, consultant, and members of the City Planning Commission,.Park & Recreation Commission, and Laguna Lake Citizens' Committee, regarding the Master Plan for Laguna Lake, was received and filed. 13. Communication from Department of Water Resources transmitting for City Council information an agreement between Angelo F. & Anna J. Mainini and the State of California for two year permission for the Whale Rock Project owners to construct percolation ponds below Whale..Rock Dam and granting upstream grazing lease for five years in.return, was received and filed. 14. Communication from Department of Water Resources notifying the City of San Luis Obispo that its application for recreation grant under.the Davis - Grunsky Act is being processed by the department, was received and filed. 15. Communication from Governor, State of California, urging that the cities cooperate in having everyone who is eligible, register and vote in the coming election November 8, 1960. Mayor Waters stated that he.would issue a proclamation asking all people who had not registered, to do so for the.coming General Election. The meeting adjourned on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by-Donald Q. Miller. Approved this 6th day of September, 1960. 1 1