HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/19611. At this time the.City Council. considered: Resolution-.No.-.733.
RESOLUTION NO. 733 (1961 Series), "A Resolution of,Intention to Issue Bonds
Under Section 35402.1 of the California Streets and Highways Code and
Providing for the Giving of Notice of Said Intention ", 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, Gerald W. Shipsey, Fred M..Waters.•
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry Smith.
2. Communication from the Veterans.of World:,War.One of the U.S.A.,.San '
Luis Obispo Barracks #1937, requesting Council permission to put on
a variety and talent,show.at the.High School gymnasium on March 27,
1961 and,requesting an exemption from the business license.requirements.
Request granted,-and business license exempted, on motion.of Gerald W..
Shipsey,-seconded by Kenneth W. Jones:. Motion-carried.-.-
On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the•meeting
adjourned at 5:20 P. M.
Approved this 6th day of February, 1961.
Cit lerk
SPECIAL CALLED COUNCIL MEETING 1
February 6, 1961. - -- 6:15 P. M.
BANQUET ROOM - -- MOTEL; =INN. ..
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 & Building Director Abraham, City Clerk
Fitzpatrick, City Attorney Houser, Administrative
Officer Miller, City Engineer Romero, Water
Superintendent Thompson.
1. At this time Mayor Waters discussed item 10 on the agenda for the Regular
Meeting to follow, a report by the League of California Cities on a
program to increase street funds to meet critical street deficiencies
in Counties and Cities, and current efforts being made in cooperation
with the County in this regard.
Mayor Waters explained that the proposal was for .a possible increase in
the in lieu tax to be granted to Cities and Counties for correction of
street deficiencies. Mayor Waters further explained that he had been in
contact with the County Board of Supervisors, and that Supervisor Gates
had been appointed from the Board to work with the Cities on this matter.
Mayor.Waters then announced that a :meeting was to.be:held on Friday,
February 10, 1961 in the Anderson Hotel at noon, with representatives
of the County government, all the Cities in the County, the Chambers
of Commerce, and other interested groups, to.see what the feelings
were to supporting this-program.
2. Administrative Officer Miller reported to the City Council on proposed .
preliminary plans of the Division of Highways for making U. S. 101 a
full freeway through San Luis Obispo. Mr. Miller reported on development
of the overpass at French Road and the treatment proposed by the
Division of Highways.
City Engineer Romero emphasized some of.the discussions with the
Division of Highways.relative to this proposal and the City's
objections.thereto.
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:20 P. M.
Approved this 20th day of February, 1961.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
' February 6, 1961 - -- 7:30 P. M.
CITY HALL
The City Council met in Regular Session with Mayor Fred M. Waters presiding.
Invocation was given by Reverend Walter Goehring, Church of the Nazarene.
ROLL CALL: Present - Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey,
J. Barry Smith,.Fred M. Waters.
Absent - None
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Planning & Building Director Abraham, Park &
Recreation Superintendent Flory, City Clerk
Fitzpatrick, City Attorney Houser, Administrative
Officer Miller, City Engineer.Romero, Fire Chief
Schlobohm, Police Chief Schofield, Water
Superintendent Thompson.
Minutes for the Special Meeting of January 16, 1961, Regular Meeting of
January, 16, 1961, and Adjoum ed Meeting of February 1, 1961, were approved
on motion of-Donald Q. Miller, seconded by J. Barry Smith.
' Claims against the City for.the month.of February, 1961 were approved on
motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, subject to the
approval of the Administrative Officer.
28. Communication from the Quintana Parent- Teacher Association requesting
that the City Council investigate the possibility of installing a guard
rail between Quintana School and Highland Avenue.
Members of the Quintana PTA appeared before the City Council urging that
an investigation.be made into this matter.
The matter was referred to City Engineer Romero for investigation and
report to the City Council at the next regular Council meeting.
8. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey; Mayor Waters
was authorized to accept and record a grant deed from Louis.S. Isola and
also to sign an agreement on behalf of the City for street widening on
Johnson Avenue.
1. Announce receipt of executed Financial Agreement regarding excess Whale
Rock coat and consideration of .Resolution authorizing Mayor to sign
agreement with State Department of Finance guaranteeing that the City will
pay its share of Whale Rock Project costs up to $4,656,464.00.
Receipt of executed Financial Agreement regarding excess Whale Rock costs
was ordered received and filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 734 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Authorizing Execution of
Amendment to Agreement for Construction and Operation of Whale Rock
Project ", was passed and adopted 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
2. Communication from Administrative Officer Miller ;regarding the possible
benefits to be derived by the City in having another population estimate
made by the State Department of Finance.
On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the request was
approved, and Administrative Officer Miller was instructed to negotiate
with the State for conduct of a population estimate.
3. City Clerk Fitzpatrick presented the following report of bids received and
opened for furnishing petroleum products to the City for the period from
February 1, 1961 to January 31, 1962:
Administrative Officer Miller recommended to the City Council that the low
bid in each category be accepted.
On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the recommendation
of Administrative Officer Miller was accepted, and the following low bids
were awarded:
REGULAR
PREMIUM.
DIESEL
STOVE
MOTOR OIL
GASOLINE
GASOLINE
OIL
OIL
MIL- L- 2 -104A
TEXACO, INC.
.2129
.2379
- - --
- - --
.747 Ex Tax
J. B. DEWAR, INC.
.2170
.2440
.118.
.128
.62
UNION OIL COMPANY
.2130
.2359
.123
.14099
.4225
SHELL OIL COMPANY
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
RICHFIELD OIL CORP.
.1988
.2358
.1392
.1542
.615
Ex Fed
Ex Fed
Ex All
Ex All
Ex All
.Tax
Tax
Tax
Tax
Tax
SEASIDE OIL COMPANY
.2140
.2370
.129
.144
.7267
SIGNAL OIL COMPANY
.2110
.2330
.1322
..1472
.62
MOBIL OIL COMPANY
.2129
.2376
..1318
.1468
.738--.
TIDEWATER OIL COMPANY
.2360
..2710
.1520
.1730
.6140
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
.2279
.2679
.147
.167
.7515
Administrative Officer Miller recommended to the City Council that the low
bid in each category be accepted.
On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the recommendation
of Administrative Officer Miller was accepted, and the following low bids
were awarded:
J. B. DEWAR, INC. Diesel Oil & Stove.Oil
UNION OIL COMPANY Motor Oil MIL- L- 2 -104A
RICHFIELD OIL CORP. Regular Gasoline
:SIGNAL OIL COMPANY... Premium(Ethyl) Gasoline
4. City Council consideration of Police Advisory Board Appointments
to replace those terms expired December 31, 1960.
On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by' Kenneth W. Jones, the following
appointments were made to the Police Advisory Board:
Henry
J. Morris, Chairman------------ - - - - -1
Year
Term
George
Bushong- ----- ------------------ - - - -3
Year
Term
Ethel
Cooley ---------------- - --------------- 3
Year
Term
5. The following salary step increases were approved on motion of Donald Q.
Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones:
ABRAHAM, JEAN W.-- .Director of Planning & Building - from step 2 $680
to step 3 $120. per month".
BRIER, REMA R. - Stenographer - from step 3 $312 tostep 4 $330 per month.
CLARK, JAMES LEON - Janitor - from step 1 $295 to step 2 $312 per month.
HUMPHREY, DAISY MAE - Stenographer - from step 1 $280 to step 2 $295
per month.
PETTY, FRANK EDWARD - Equipment Operator Foreman - from step 4 $460 to
step 5 $488 per month.
PERSALL, BERNITA S. - Typist -Clerk - from step 2 $280 to step 3 $295
per month. I
6: The following contract payments were approved on motion of Kenneth W.
Jones, seconded by-Donald Q. Miller: .
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HI -WAY CONTRACTORS -. French.Road Widening
'Estimate # 2--------------- --------------------- - - - - -- $ 599.31
HI -WAY CONTRACTORS - French Road Widening
Estimate #3(final - to be paid 35 days hence)--- --- - -- $ 493.97
MADONNA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - Project #39 - Laurel Lane Improvement
Estimate # 4---------- - -------------------- ----- .- -- - - -- $ 1,764.98
MADONNA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - Project. #39 - Laurel.Lane Improvement
Estimate #5(final -to be paid 35 days hence) ----- - - - - -- $ 2,255.73
MADONNA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - Project #40.- Johnson Ave..Improvement
Estimate # 5-------------- r--- ------------------- - - - - -- $ 982.08
MADONNA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - Project #40 - Johnson Ave. Improvement
Estimate #6(final - to be paid 35 days hence) --- - - - - -- $ 1,957.34
R. McGRAY - Phase K Johnson Ave. Plan Line Widening
Estimate # 4----------------- -- --- --- --- --- -- ---- - - - - -- $1,779.06
7. Communications from Administrative Officer Miller reporting to the City
Council expenditures that must.be made to improve boilers at the sewer
plant in accordance with a recent inspection by State inspectors and
1 insurance carrier inspectors, and requesting permission to make the
repairs out of the sewer capital outlay fund.
Administrative Officer Miller recommended to the City Council that the
repairs to the boilers at the sewer farm be made. He also suggested
that, in accordance with the austerity program presently being carried
on, that purchase of the sewer rodding machine might be deferred until
next year.
City Engineer Romero appealed to the City Council for the purchase of a
rodding machine as approved in the budget as it is needed by the department
and would result in a more efficient operation and labor saving for the
sewer department.
Mr. Romero was requested to present the specifications for the sewer
rodding machine at the next Council meeting.
It was moved by Donald Q. Miller; seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, that
the boiler repairs at the sewer plant be made out of the sewer capital
outlay fund, as recommended by Administrative Officer Miller.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 732 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1960 -61'
Budget," by increasing Acct. No. 251.13 Library Trust Fund, and Acct. No.
203.4 City Clerk - Assessor Motor Vehicle Fund, 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
11. ORDINANCE NO. 178 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Prohibiting the Discharge
of Dangerous and Deadly Weapons in the City of San Luis Obispo ", was
finally 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
12. ORDINANCE NO. 179 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Leasing Storage Space
Adjacent to the City Reservoir," 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
14. At this time, Mayor Waters declared a PUBLIC HEARING open on Resolution
No. 721 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Declaring that Proceedings have Been
Initiated by the City of San Luis-Obispo to Annex:.to Said City Certain
Uninhabited Territory Described'Herein'ind Designated 'Elks 'Club Addition'
and Giving Notice of the Proposed Annexation."
City Clerk Fitzpatrick reported that there were no written protests to
the annexation.
No one appeared before the City Council to protest'the annexation.
Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 183 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Approving the Annexation of
Certain Uninhabited Territory, Designated 'Elks Club Addition' to the City
of San Luis Obispo;" was inef6duced' and passed tb"irint on 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
15. At this time the Mayor declared a PUBLIC HEARING open on Sidewalk Repairs
made under the Improvement Act of 1911.
City Clerk Fitzpatrick reported that Edward J. & Robert D. Leitcher'had
paid their bill prior to the Public Hearing.
No one appeared before the City Council.
Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing Closed.
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RESOLUTION NO. 736 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing Liens on
Certain Property for Sidewalk Repairs Under.the Improvement Act of-
1911," 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, J:
Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
'ABSENT: None
16. Communication from Division of Highways District V announcing a Public
Hearing to be held in the City Council Chambers of the City of San Luis
Obispo on February 9, 1961 to discuss the conversion of.existing.express
1 way on U.S. 101 between Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo, and between
Atascadero and Paso Robles to full freeway.
Administrative Officer Miller explained to the City Council the proposal
of the Division of Highways for making U.S. 101 through the City of San
Luis Obispo a full freeway. He then explained the proposal of the
Division of Highways for placing'an overpass at French Road and widening
French Road from a. point west of the freeway to Highera Street by the
Division of Highways.
City Engineer Romero commented that he personally believed that an
overpass at South Street would be best for the.City.in the long run,
but that'due to the development of the Madonna Inn:so close to the
freeway, that the South Street plan had now become economically
unfeasible and that the next best was the interchange as proposed by
the Division -of Highways.
Mayor'Waters suggested that the City Council approve the French Road
overpass treatment if the plan also included the widening of .French
Road,to Highera Street.to, full width and widening at the northwesterly .
corner of French Road and Higuera Street as shown on the tentative plans.
Mayor Waters and City Engineer. Romero were authorized to represent the
City at the meeting to be held February 9, 1961 at the City Hall with
the Division of Highways.:
Councilman Smith suggested that .the City Council appoint a Council
Committee to study the proposal being made to the City Council to change
the name of French Road to Madonna Road from Los Osos Road to Higuera
Street; also that the committee in discussing this change of street
name, discuss the mater of Mr. A. Madonna developing, at his own expense,
a City park on City -owned property adjacent to the freeway at French Road.
The City Council discussed the proposal of park development at French
Road and the Freeway, on City property..
Mayor Waters appointed Councilmen Smith and Miller to contact Mr. A.
Madonna on the proposal to change the name of French Road and-on the
development of a City park.
17. Council consideration of disposition of Mission Gardens lease, which is
due-to expire March.19, 1961.
At this time a Council Committee consisting of Councilmen Smith and
Miller made the report regarding the disposition of-the Mission Gardens
lease..
Councilman Smith reported to the City Council on a meeting attended by
t himself, Councilman Miller, Administrative Officer - Miller, City Engineer
Romero, and property owners in the vicinity of the Mission Gardens, and
it was the suggestion of this group that Monterey Street be realigned and
the park be moved north and west of the realignment in front of the Mission,
and that a culvert be placed over the creek and that the area over the
creek behind the.stores on Chorro and-Higuera Streets be developed into
a parking lot and unloading area for trucks.
City Engineer Romero presented a sketch that showed a former proposal
for realigning Monterey Street and moving the park to the west.
Administrative Officer Miller.stated that the tentative figures for this
development would be between $180,000.and $200,000 but that the
realignment of Monterey Street could be paid partially out of gas tax
funds and that the development of the parking area could be paid from
parking meter revenue and that the balance of the development could be
from an assessment district formed by the property owners concerned.
Mr. Gist, representing some of the property owners, appeared before the
City Council urging that the City proceed with the acquisition of the
corner property so this program could proceed as rapidly as possible.
Administrative Officer Miller stated that he believed the first step.
should be an informal petition from the property owners concerned so
preliminary plans and cost estimates could be prepared by the City
Engineer, at which time the estimated assessments could be spread and
if the property owners wished.to proceed, a formal petition would be
required prior to preparation.of detailed plans.
City Engineer Romero stated that the Catholic Church had assured him
they were more than willing to cooperate in this proposal and in the
development of their own corner property.
Councilman Smith asked that the City Engineer, City-.Attorney, and City
Clerk work with Mr. Gist in determining the properties to be included
in the proposed district.
Miss Maxwell appeared before the City.Council and.objected to the
present proposal as she states this would completely kilL.the program
envisioned by the Soroptomist Club when the Mission Garden or Plaza was
first proposed. She believes that the covering of.the creek would be a
terrible thing as the community interest would best be served by main-
taining an open space with no buildings to break the.beauty of the creek
and further, the Soroptomist Club believed the Mission Gardens should
extend the full length of Monterey Street from Chorro Street to Broad
Street.
Rose McKeen, representing
the Soroptomist Club; appeared
before the
City Council stating that
moving the small park across
the street from
,
its present location does
not fulfill the plans of the
residents of the
community who see this area across from the Mission as
a focal point of
the community, and that the development of the creek is
a necessary part
of the development of the
Mission Gardens.
Administrative Officer Miller reported that in discussions with a
citizens committee headed by John Ross, architect, that the committee
had approved and recommended the plan for realignment of Monterey Street
as prepared by Mr. Ross and Mr..Romero.
City Engineer Romero was requested by the City Council to prepare a
sketch or map showing what the City Council had im.mind for this
development.
18. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT
61 -2 -1C "The Traffic Committee has studied the petition of the residents
on Chorro Street in regard to complaints of excessive speed and engineering
irregularities in the vicinity of Mountain View Street. We strongly feel
that a stop sign stopping traffic on Chorro in the vicinity of Mountain
View would not be a good answer to the problem and would undoubtedly
cause excessive congestion as well as additional accidents. We do feel,
however,.that something should be done to call attention to the curve in
the road for southbound motorists and recommend that the Council..authorize
the Public Works Department to install reflectors on the north side of
the power pole at the corner of Mountain View and also at the power pole
to the south along Chorro Street.
The Police Department has also recently stepped up enforcement of
traffic regulations in this area, and we feel that this is the most
important step that can be taken to reduce excessive speed."
Recommendation approved on motion of Kenneth:W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W.
Shipsey, with the additional instruction for the City to paint 25 M.P.H.
markers on Chorro Street on both sides of Mountain View.
61' -2 -2T "For some time, the Engineering_ Department has been studying
the street lighting on Laurel Lane with PG &E representatives, and as a
result, it is the Traffic Committee's recommendation that the-existing
lamp on Laurel Lane at Johnson be increased from 4,000 lumen-to 6,000,
and that the lamp at Richard Street and Laurel be relocated and increased
to 6,:000 lumen, and that an additional lamp be added on Orcutt at Laurel,
also 6,000 lumen." . -
Recommendation approved on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth
W. Jones.
Councilman Miller asked if the street lights had been installed at
California and Hathway as requested several months ago.
CitycEngineer :Romero was .requested to .investigate and report.
Councilman Miller also requested that the City Engineer check with PG &E
and see if longer extension arms.could be placed on the street lights
on California Boulevard,as they are presently-being-covered by' -the palm
tree fronds and that extensions on these lights would work better than
those :presently:being used:
Mayor Vaters asked that the City.Traffic•Committee look into.the
intersection of Johnson and Orcutt,•particularly regarding possible
stop sign.for.incoming. traffic on Orcutt.
19. Consideration of terms of lease of buildings at Mitchell Park to the school
district.
City Engineer Romero reported on revised school site location.
Mr. Romero presented a map showing his recommended final location of
the school site at Laguna Lake, taking into account the proposed road
through the Laguna Lake.property and. also the street widening of French
.Road.. Mr.- Romero explained to the City Council the thinking of -the City
Planning Commission and himself on the improvement of a road through
the Laguna Lake property using the present steel towers of PG&E as a
centerline alignment for a divided roadway.
A recess was declared at 9:12 P.M.' -:•-
The meeting reconvened at 9:25 P.M., all present.
City Attorney Houser reported to the City Council on the conditions and
terms,for. lease of buildings at Mitchell Park to the school district.'
20. Request of Elmer W. Smith for acceptance by the City of off -site improve-
ments of Tract'#183 :-
City Engineer Romero reported to the City Council that the subdivision
was complete and recommended that the subdivision be accepted by the
City Council.
Mr. Houser stated that the school board intended eventually to use the
buildings that had been moved onto their property near their bus garage
for their office spate but that they were not certain -of the date or•
time.that they would make this move. Mr: Law and Mr. Wilson had indicated
that.the school .board would be: willing to pay the utilities, maintenance,
and to hold the City harmless from any loss or damage.
City Attorney.Houser ;:recommended that the lease be on a one year basis
for a nominal.sum and that the terms and conditions thereafter be re-
negotiated if the school board needed the space.
It was the common consent of the Council that'City Attorney Houser
negotiate the lease on atone year basis with the rental -of $1.00, and
that the lease be..re- negotiated annually thereafter.
20. Request of Elmer W. Smith for acceptance by the City of off -site improve-
ments of Tract'#183 :-
City Engineer Romero reported to the City Council that the subdivision
was complete and recommended that the subdivision be accepted by the
City Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 735 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Accepting the Off -Site
Improvements of Tract-No. 183," 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, Gerald W. Shipsey,
J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT:: None _.
21. Report of Council Committee consisting of Councilmen Jones and Miller on
sewer rental service fees, etc..was. held over.
22. Report of Council Committee consisting of Councilmen Shipsey and Jones
investigating.the organization of the City.Fire Department, was.held
over.
23. Communication from PG&E requesting permission for an easement for. -power
line through City - owned.- property..in Lopez _Canyon:
City Attorney Houser reported that he had notified a reported that he.had
notified a representative of Pacific Gas & Electric Company that the City
was willing -to give them an easement without any condition provided that
PG&E would agree to hold.the City.harmless, permit hook -up by the City
without additional charges, and.would agree to relocate their facilities
at their expense. Mr. Houser further reported that the PG&E representative
had indicated that he did.not think the company would be willing -to
relocate at its expense but that he would check with the head-office and
let Mr. Houser know of the results.
The City Council indicated that they felt these conditions were the
minimum acceptable.to them. :
24. Communication from the City Planning Commission recommending abandonment
of that portion of Motley Street lying between Bond and Fredericks.Streets.
City Engineer..Romero presented a sketch for the City Council of the 1
property that the City Planning Commission was recommending to be
abandoned, and also a sketch showing the improvement that the City
Planning Commission recommended be required as a condition of abandonment.-
Mr. Collins appeared before the City Council.on.behalf of his original:
request for abandonment of Motley Avenue, stating that as he would not
acquire any fee title to that portion of,Motley.Avenue. being abandoned,
that he did not wish to have it abandoned on condition of improvements
being placed at his expense. He also stated that Mr. Rich, property
owner across Motley Avenue agreed with this sentiment.
City At Houser explained for Mr. Collins' benefit the actions that
result from an abandonment of a street by the City and what rights the
property owner -can acquire after the street-is abandoned.
Mr. Collins stated that he would rather have a variance on the sidewalk
requirement on Motley Avenue due to.its steepness, rather than abandonment
of the street, as he.,will not gain any interest in the portion abandoned.
Planning and Building Director Abraham explained to the City Council the
City Planning Commission's feelings and reasons in recommending the
abandonment of a portion of Motley Avenue and the cul -de -sac type
development. . .-
The City Council: discussed
the abandonment of Motley:
Avenue as recommended
and decided that due.to.the
growth of the City, this
street might be..
needed for future access.
The recommendation.of the
City Planning :.
Commission was received and
filed.
10. Report of Mayor Waters on League of California Cities program for
increased State funds to meet critical street deficiencies and current
efforts within the County of San Luis Obispo in this regard..
Mayor Waters brought up the matter of a proposal by the League of California
Cities for a method by which Cities and Counties would gain additional
revenues to apply to street deficiencies recently brought out in a study
by the State of California,jn cooperation with.Cities. The proposal
would increase the in lieu tax on all automobiles by $1.00 per $100,
of assessed valuation, which would be returned to the Citys and
Counties to begin alleviating their street deficiencies, but that
the League urged that this proposal must have support from the grass
roots of the State before, the legislature would act or even consider
this proposal. Mayor Waters reported that Supervisor Gates of the
County Board of Supervisors, and himself as Mayor, have called a.
meeting for Friday, February 10, 1961 at the Anderson Hotel for a
discussion by representatives of the County, the 5 incorporated
Cities, Chambers of Commerce, and other interested groups to see
what the feeling was relative to this proposal. Mayor Waters•asked
all interested persons to come to the meeting. .
25. ORDINANCE NO. 180 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Rezoning from "U" to
"R -1" the Johnson Property Annexation," was introduced and passed to
print 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
ORDINANCE NO. 181 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Rezoning from 'U' to
'R -1' the Perozzi Property Annexation," was introduced and passed to
print 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
ORDINANCE NO. 182 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Rezoning from 'C -2 -S'
to 'C -1 =S' the Morgan Flagg Parcel, " was introduced and passed to .
1 print -on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith,
on the following.roll. call vote:
AYES: Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller.
ABSENT • . None
26. Communication from Arbor Acre Farms, Inc. notifying the City of their
expansion into 148 and 166 Higuera Street, and requesting a loading
zone in front of 162 Higuera Street, was referred to the City Traffic
Committee for investigation and report.
27. Communication from the Earlimart Volunteer Fire Department requesting
permission to purchase the fire horn and tower located at Fire Station
No. 1.
City.Clerk Fitzpatrick mas instructed to write the Earlimart Volunteer
Fire.Department that the fire tower and horn are not for sale, on
motion.of Kenneth.W. Jones,7seconded.by Gerald W. Shipsey.
29. Communication from Mary F. Vlasaty, 1359 Palm Street, entering a claim
against the City for injuries received in a fall on Palm Street at
Grove - Street, was received and filed..
30. City Council to consider ahthorizing the Mayor to address a letter to
' John Klinger, Superintendent of the California Mens Colony stating that
the City has no concern in rates charged by the Army to that institution
for treatment of .water or sewage.
Administrative Officer Miller explained the request of the California
Mens Colony. Mr. Miller explained that the City does not allow
additional sewer or water connections outside the City and therefore
would have no concern in the rates involved.
By common consent of the City Council, the Mayor was authorized to
notify Mr. Klinger of the City Council's feelings.
31. Minutes of the City Planning Commission meetings of January 4; 1961 and
January 19, 1961 were received•ind filed.
32. Notice before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California
of the application of Pacific Air Lines, Inc. requesting an increase in
intra -state air freight rates and charges, was received and filed.
33. Letter transmitting two enlarged photographs of the Whale Rock Dam; was
received and filed.
34. Administrative Officer Miller reported to the City Council that many of
the sewer department personnel working at the sewer plant or in the sewer
manholes, or in the street department, are not innoculated for tetanus or
typhoid, and that the County Health Department has offered to innoculate
all field men for typhoid and tetanus if the City would furnish the serum,
to cost $6'.40.
On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the request
was approved and the City authorized to purchase serum to innoculate
the field crew.
35. Administrative Officer Miller presented a letter from the Wild Life
Conservation Board requesting that the City make their feelings known
relative to the application of the County of San Luis Obispo for funds
for the Santa Margarita Lake project.
It was moved by J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald,W: Shipsey, that
Mayor Waters contact the Board of Supervisors and see if they wished
a letter from the City Council endorsing the project and if so,
authorizing -the Mayor to write such a letter:
36. City Attorney Houser presented to the City Council for approval, the
following wording for the subdivision agreement for Tract No. 207,
Laguna Park Homes Unit #2:
Mr. Houser reported that inasmuch as the City Council has a condition
of their approval of the final subdivision-map for Tract #207 requiring '
their prior approval of restrictions to be placed on the lots adjacent
to Laguna Lake, the following wording would be included in a recorded
tract restrictions of said subdivision:
"With respect to Lots 1 to 6 inclusive of Block A the right to use the
adjoining Lake or erect any structures thereon shall be subject to the
control of and any rules or regulations enacted by the City of San Luis
Obispo."
On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the wording
was approved as presented.
37. Fire Chief Schlobohm presented the 1960.Annual Report of the Fire
Department to the City Council.
38. City Engineer Romero reported that he believes at this time the traffic
at the intersection of Johnson Avenue and Marsh Streets would warrant the
installation of traffic signals, and he had plans and specifications
prepared to call for bids if the City Council so desired.
The City Council discussed the installation of signals at this intersection
as it relates to present traffic and to traffic changes after the change
to one -way streets on Marsh Street.
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On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the meeting
adjourned.
Approved this 20th day of February, 1961.