HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/12/1960SEP e
3 `. SEP 1 196Q
City Attorney Houser was requested to'prepare an ordinance for City Council
consideration to avoid this type of problem in the future.
On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones,-the meeting was
adjourned at 10:05 P.M. I
Approved this 19th day of September, 1960.
_;7
SPECIAL CALLED COUNCIL MEETING
September 12, 1960 - -- 7:30 P. M.
CITY HALL
The City Council met in Special Called 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: Planning Director Abraham, City Clerk Fitzpatrick,
City Attorney Houser, Administrative Officer Miller,
City Engineer Romero.
1. ORDINANCE NO. 171 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance Approving the Annexation of
Certain Uninhabited Territory, Designated 'Perozzi Annexation' to the City
of San Luis Obispo, Cal ifornia ", was finally passed 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, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. The City Council discussed City policy relative to costs of off =site improvements
in connection with plan line streets and sharing of costs, if any, by' the City.
Administrative Officer Miller briefed the City Council on,:plan line policy to
date and,the background of the original policies as established by Resolution
No. 341•(1958 Series). Mr. Miller presented cost comparisons to the City of
the present widening program and for a more liberalized program such as
City placing curb, gutter and sidewalk for deed of right -of -way.
City Engineer Romero presented figures for the City Council, comparing costs
of street widening as presently being done and-for a more liberalized program.
The City Council then discussed various pian'line problems. The City Council
discussed the possibility that the City should evaluate the cost of the'
improvements to be placed by the property owner and that if the cost of the
land is more than the'cost of improvements, then the City should pay for a
portion of improvements to off -set the cost of the land. The City Council
discussed various phases of the plan line program instituted by the City and
the policy established for its operation.
Councilman Miller asked if someone could come up with a formula to ascertain
at what point of the street widening the City would contribute to-the cost of
off -site improvements, particularly in the case where the property owner gives
an extra large parcel for street widening.
1
1
�n
Jtt' i 4
SEP 19 1960
Councilman Miller moved that the City Engineer, City Attorney, and City
Administrative Officer prepare for City Council consideration a formula to
ascertain at which point the City would contribute to curb, gutter and
sidewalk in trade for property over a minimum width.
After discussion, Councilman Miller withdrew his motion.
The City Council discussed the problem of the Babcock's on Laurel Lane in
asking what could be done at this time to compensate them for their excessive
grant of property on Laurel Lane, and if the City could put in curb, gutter
and sidewalk as in the case of the Johnstons.
' City Attorney Houser stated that-it-would be a gift of public monies as•an
agreement 1 s.:onsfile =and redorded::in::which the City and the Babcocks would
work out the street widening and in order to change this agreement,
Mr. Babcock would have to prove misrepresentation.on the part of the City in
preparation of the agreement.
Mayor Waters stated that he had contacted both Dr. Treadwell and Joe Barrett,
adjacent owners to the County Hospital on Johnson Avenue, and he stated
that both were willing to grant the necessary land for street widening at
no expense to themselves, and they would accept the plant mix berm at this
time and would consider installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk at the
rr, time the property was developed.
.�
Q- --- --- - - - - --
`'J
On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the meeting
adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
Approved this 19th day of September, 1960.
City
,001erk /
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
0
September 19, 1960 - -- 7:30 P. M.
CITY HALL
The City Council met in Regular Session with Mayor Fred M. Waters presiding.
Invocation was given by Rev. J. S. Loughran, Congregational Church.
ROLL CALL: Present - Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q.Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey,
J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Abraham, City Clerk Fitzpatrick,
City Attorney Houser, Administrative Officer Miller,
City Engineer Romero, Police Chief Schofield, Fire
Chief Schlobohm, Water Superintendent Thompson.
Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 6, 1960, Regular Meeting of
' September 6, 1960, and Special Meeting of September 12, 1960, were-approved
on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones.
Claims against the City for the month of September, 1960, were approved on
motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, subject to the
approval of the Administrative Officer.
1. City Clerk Fitzpatrick made the following report on bids received and
opened for construction of Parking Lot No. 5, Engineer's Estimate $11,010:
435
4 36 , -P 19 196U
1. TED WATKINS
San Luis Obispo $ 13,345.39
2. HI -WAY CONTRACTORS, -INC.
Santa Maria $ 9,893.19
3. MADONNA CONSTRUCTION CO.
San Luis Obispo $ 9,649.95
4. A. J. DIANI
Santa Maria $ 13,562.10
5. GENERAL ENGINEERING & CONST. CO. '
San Luis Obispo $. 10,696.80
6. VALLEY PAVING & CONST.
Pismo Beach $ 9,909.37
7. JACK WEBSTER
Arroyo Grande $ 14,731.40
Administrative Officer Miller recommended that the low bid of Madonna
Construction Company of $9,649.95 be accepted. .
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the contract
was awarded to Madonna Construction Company.
2. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the following
salary step increases were approved, effective October 1, 1960:
LYLE W. BAILEY - Groundskeeper - from step 3 $350 to step 4 $368 per month.
ROBERT M. GAMMEL - Laborer /Equipment Operator- from step 2 $350.per month
to step 3 $368 per month.
MARILYN H. PIERCE - Typist /Clerk - from step 1 $265 to step 2 $280 per
month.
JOHN G. SILVA - Fireman - from step 1 $290 to step 2 $412 per month. ,
MAYME N. VOGT - Account Clerk - from step 4 $350 to step 5 $368 per month.
3. Administrative Officer announced the following appointments:
LARRY J. MARTIN - Senior Engineering Aide(map draftsman) - Water
Department - starting September 16, 1960 at $350 per.month.
PATRICIA G. BECKEY - Stenographer - Planning Department - starting
September 19,,1960 at $280 per month.
4. A) The following contract payments were submitted for Council.consideration:
WALTER BROS. - Richard.Street Improvement
Estimate No. 5---------------------------- -- - - -- $ 6,703.35
WALTER BROS. - Richard Street Improvement
Estimate No. 6( final ) --------------------- - - - - -- $ 2,681.49
W. M. LYLES COMPANY -' Higuera Street Outfall Sewer Line
Estimate No. 2---------------------------- - - - - -- $ 10,991.65
W. M. LYLES COMPANY - Higuera Street Outfall Sewer Line '
Estimate No. 3( final ) ------------------------ - -- $ 2,710.31
City Engineer Romero stated that the contract payments No. 5 and
No. 6 for Walter Brothers were in order and should be approved, but
he requested that payment No. 3 and No. 2 for W. M. Lyles Company
not be approved, as a personal check showed that the project was
not completed as required.
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W.:Shipsey, the
contract payments to Walter Bros. Construction Company were approved.
The payments to W. M. Lyles Company were held over.
B) Councilman Donald Q. Miller asked for a report of the City Engineer
btt, III lJ0'W
on the status of the completion of the Grand Avenue paving project.
Mr. Romero reported that he had contacted Guido Ferini who primised
to begin final steps to complete the project around September 20, 1960.
Councilman Smith asked City Engineer Romero what steps had been taken
to correct the center island or divider strip on Grand Avenue opposite
Garfield that appeared to be quite a hazard.
Administrative Officer Miller explained to the City Council the steps
being recommended to alleviate this apparent obstacle which was
caused by street widths.
Mr. Romero diagramed for the City Council the design of the center
strip at this point and the fact that it appeared off -set was due to
the wider width of the north lane of Grand Avenue than the south
lane, which made the center island appear to be off -set.
The City Council discussed this problem.
It was moved by J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, that the
Mayor appoint a Council committee to study this center strip or
divider and report recommendation to the City Council. Mayor Waters
appointed Councilmen Jones and Smith to act as a Council committee.
.g Mayor Waters asked Mr. Romero what the status or timing was on the
<C Laurel Lane- Johnson Avenue street project, as no one has worked on
the project for some time, and it was quite dusty and rough.
Mr. .Romero reported that Madonna Construction Company was ahead of
schedule on this.project and that as soon as additional equipment
was brought in they would complete the project in plenty of time for
the completion date.
Councilman Jones asked what the situation was on the back -fill for
the Telephone Company project on Chorro Street, as dust is quite a
problem, and also some of the back -fill seems to be settling.
Mr. Romero said he would look into the matter for the City Council.
5. A) Communication from Planning Commission reporting approval by the
Planning Commission of a use permit for a launderette at 2140 Broad
Street.
B) Report by City Engineer Romero requesting exception to Section 7330.5
of the Municipal Code to allow greater width of driveway at 2140
Broad Street.
Planning Director Abraham explained to the City Council the reasons
for requesting the City to allow wider driveway on Santa Barbara
side and the reason for closing the driveway entrance on the Broad
Street side.
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the
recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the
driveway entrance on Broad Street was ordered closed and the wider
driveway allowed on Santa Barbara Avenue.
6. 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING on Reeolution No. 682 (1960 Series), "A Resolution
Giving Notice.of Proposed Annexation to City of San Luis Obispo of
Uninhabited Territory Described Herein and Designated 'Elks Club Annexation'
and Giving Notice of Time and Place for Hearing of Protests Thereto ".
' Mayor Waters opened the hearing on the continuation of Resolution No. 682
(1960 Series), the Elks Club Annexation.
City Attorney Houser reported to the City Council on his contacts with
owners adjacent to the Elks Club Annexation and stated that the majority
appeared to wish annexation at this time; that to go beyond the Elks
Club-Annexation to include.the Silver City Trailer Park as requested;.by
Mr. Donovan and Mr. Good would most likely require the use of the
inhabited annexation act, which would require an election and more lengthy
proceedings.
-SEP T y lybti
i
The City Council 'discussed the various options of annexation including the
Elks Club area and possibly the larger area to and including the Silver
City Trailer Park.
City Attorney Houser explained the various procedures to be followed under
the uninhabited annexation act and the inhabited annexation act. Mr.
Houser recommended to the City Council that they proceed with the annexation
of the:area "bounded by Higuera Street, Portuguese Flat Road, and the south
and north City limits in the area.
City Administrator Miller also urged the City Council to complete the
annexation as recommended by Mr. Houser so that it be part of the City
prior to the following tax year.
The City Council discussed the recommendations and requested Mr. Houser
to prepare a map and description to include all the area to the.Silver
City Trailer Parka
The hearing was continued to October 3, 1960.
7. Petition from residents in the Goldtree area for the placement of .street
lights was held over, as Mr. Romero has not received the proposal from
Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
8. Communication from J. J. Donovan and Don 0. Good requesting connection to
the City sewer system of the Silver City Trailer Park, located on-old
Highway 101 south of the City limits, was held over.
9. Communication from Willeford, Levey & Company offering their services as
independent auditors to the City Council for the fiscal year 1960 -61.
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the proposal
of Willeford, Levey & Company was approved.
10. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT
60 -9 -1T. "The Traffic Committee has been approached indirectly through
a member of the City Council on the feasibility of marking one side
of Crandall Way as a no parking zone. This is the short street
which runs between the Cal Poly campus and Foothill Boulevard and is
quite narrow. Several property owners on the west side of the street.
have placed curb and gutter, but the east side is quite irregular,
actually allowing only one lane of traffic when cars are parked on
both sides of the street. We therefore feel that it would be
advisable to place -signs on the east side of the street between the
City limits and Foothill Boulexa rd reading "No Parking Between Signs "."
RESOLUTION NO. 696 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Establishing a No- Parking
Zone on the East Side of Crandall Way ", was introduced and passed on motion
of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jone ;, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W..Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
60 -9 -2T "The Police Department have made frequent observations of the
traffic conditions at California Boulevard and Monterey Street and
feel that the elimination.of one car space between the driveway
ramps in front of the Hancock Station would be advisable to expedite
traffic flows. The Traffic Committee concurs in this recommendation
and recommends that the red zone approximately twenty feet in length
be authorized.on the north side of Monterey extending westerly from
.the first driveway ramp west of the California Boulevard intersection."
RESOLUTION NO. 697.(1960 Series), "A Resolution Establishing a No- Parking
Zone on the North Side of Monterey Street Near California Boulevard ", was
introduced and passed on motion of Donald Q. Miller, 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
1
1
1
SE° i 9 lutv,1
1
60 -9 -3T "The Traffic-Committee has received a request fora street light
on Cecelia Court where it turns at a right angle into a cul -de -sac.
If the Council has no objections, the City Engineer will proceed to
order such a light. -
There was no objection by the City Council, and the Traffic Committee
recommendation was accepted.
60 -9 -4T "The Police Department have called our attention to a hedge
obstructing visibility at the northwest corner of Ramona and Tassajara,
and if the Council has no objection, the City Engineer will proceed in
the usual manner to have this cut down to three feet."
There was no objection-by the City Council.
11. Revised draft of proposed agreement between State of California and City of
San Luis Obispo for operation and maintenance of Whale Rock Dam and Reservoir
was presented.
Administrative Officer Miller explained the background and the steps to
date in preparation of the operating agreement.
� Mayor Waters stated that the City must be very careful in analyzing this
agreement, as it is very important to the City that it be protected for
.� the future. Mayor Waters appointed Councilmen Shipsey and Miller to act
"Z as a committee to work on the operating agreement and report back to the
Council on their recommendations.
12. Communication from City Planning Commission recommending.to the City
Council the abandonment of a portion of Munoz Street and Fairview Street.
ORDINANCE NO. 172 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance of Intention to Abandon
a Portion of Munoz Street ", passed to print on motion of Donald Q. Miller,
seconded.by Gerald W. Shipsey, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q: Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Fred M.
Waters.
NOES: J. Barry Smith.
ABSENT: None
14. Communication from Edward S: Salas, Jr. requesting military leave from the
period September 4, 1960 to March 6, 1961, was recommended by Administrative
Officer Miller and Director of Public Works Romero.
On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the request
for military leave was approved.
15. Administrative Officer Miller requested Council authority to advertise for
bids for replacement of police vehicle (car 24) damaged in auto accident.
On motion of. Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith, Administrative
Officer Miller was authorized to call for bids.
16. Kenneth Hess, architect, appeared before the City Council recommending
acceptance.of Fire Station No. 3, and asking that the City Clerk be
instructed.to file a notice of completion and after 35 days from the filing
the final 10% would be paid the contractor.
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the City
accepted Fire Station No. 3. .
17. Copy of communication from John L. Payer, president of Southern Sierra
Airlines, asking the County for permit to commence daily scheduled air
operations connecting San Luis Obispo with Lompoc, Los Angeles, and San
7rancisco, and transmitting certificate of insurance and proposed schedule.
3 9
0
The City Council discussed the recommendation of the
Planning Commission
and while they
could see no objection to abandoning
Munoz Street, it was
the opinion of
the City Council that Fairview Street
should be retained
as some day an
overpass-might be reconstructed at this
point or some other
need arise for
this right -of -way.
City Attorney
Houser explained the procedure by the
City Council for
abandonment of
a street.
ORDINANCE NO. 172 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance of Intention to Abandon
a Portion of Munoz Street ", passed to print on motion of Donald Q. Miller,
seconded.by Gerald W. Shipsey, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q: Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Fred M.
Waters.
NOES: J. Barry Smith.
ABSENT: None
14. Communication from Edward S: Salas, Jr. requesting military leave from the
period September 4, 1960 to March 6, 1961, was recommended by Administrative
Officer Miller and Director of Public Works Romero.
On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the request
for military leave was approved.
15. Administrative Officer Miller requested Council authority to advertise for
bids for replacement of police vehicle (car 24) damaged in auto accident.
On motion of. Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith, Administrative
Officer Miller was authorized to call for bids.
16. Kenneth Hess, architect, appeared before the City Council recommending
acceptance.of Fire Station No. 3, and asking that the City Clerk be
instructed.to file a notice of completion and after 35 days from the filing
the final 10% would be paid the contractor.
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the City
accepted Fire Station No. 3. .
17. Copy of communication from John L. Payer, president of Southern Sierra
Airlines, asking the County for permit to commence daily scheduled air
operations connecting San Luis Obispo with Lompoc, Los Angeles, and San
7rancisco, and transmitting certificate of insurance and proposed schedule.
3 9
0
ate L ZI
a
Administrative Officer Miller reported to the City Council on a meeting
held with representatives of the Southern Sierra Airlines who plan on
offering air service to San Francisco and Los Angeles from the San Luis
Obispo airport. Mr. Miller further stated that two members of the County
Board of Supervisors had asked for an expression of opinion from the
Council before granting a permit to the airline to use the airport.
John L. Payer,president of Southern Sierra Airlines appeared before the
City Council and explained the proposed service that he intends to bring
to San Luis Obispo and stated that they wished to have the service
approved by both the City-Council and B oard of Supervisors of each area
serviced, as they wished to be accepted on a community level.
On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the City
Council welcomed the new airline.to the City and wished them good luck
in their operations serving this area.
The Council authorized Mayor Waters to write a letter to the Board of
Supervisors notifying them of the Council's action and urging issuance
of all necessary permits.
18. Petition from Harold Thompson, 231 E. Grant, Santa Maria, requesting
annexation to the City of San Luis Obispo of a portion of County property
adjacent to Tract 166,Johnson Highlands.
City Engineer Romero presented a map of the proposed annexation in
relation to the proposed development of Tract 166.
The City Council discussed the request relative to water service above
elevation 460 feet.
Mayor Waters called a recess at 9:35 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:45 P.M.
City Engineer Romero presented a map to the City Council showing the
area in the proposed annexation which was above elevation 460. He
reported that it appeared that only about the rear 25% of lot 7 would
be above the 460 elevation.
RESOLUTION NO. 695 (1960 Series), " A Resolution Giving Notice of Proposed
Annexation to City of San Luis Obispo of Uninhabited Territory Described
Herein and Designated 'Portion of Tract 166' and Giving Notice of Time
and Place for Hearing of Protests Thereto ", was introduced and passed on
motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, 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
19. A) Communication from Worth P. and Dorothy Babcock of 1248 Laurel Lane,
presenting additional information on behalf of their request for the
City to place curb, gutter, and sidewalk on their property at City
expense.
B) Communication from City Engineer Romero explaining that due to a
revision in City policy relative to the required sidewalk area in
residential zones, the City had more than enough property from the
Babcocks, and recommended that 5 feet be deeded back to the Babcocks.
It was moved•by J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, that
the City put in curb and gutter in front of the property at 1248.
Laurel Lane and deed back 5 feet of frontage taken by the City and
not needed for plan line widening.
Mayor Waters suggested that the City should also put in the sidewalk
and finish up this block.
Councilmen Smith and Shipsey withdrew their motion.
1
1
1