HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/03/196147. Councilman Miller requested that the following letter from City Engineer
Romero to A. L. Teague be placed in the minutes for future consideration:
"This letter is to verify previous conversations we have had regarding
street grades on Woodbridge Street near Beebee. You will recall that
I urged you several times to take out a curb and gutter permit so as
to establish a street grade across the frontage of your new machine
shop. I pointed out that there were factors in street design which
might control the grades to the extent that we would be unable to meet
the grade of your new building.
I also strongly recommended that if you did not have established grades
you should set your building back from the property line in order that
when street grades were finally established you would have some latitude
on your own property to revise your ramps if the street grades did not
match the floor of your building. I pointed out that we would adhere
strictly to our standard driveway ramps when they were constructed and
that it was quite likely that in the future you could have driveway
accesses which were unusable.
In conclusion, if you proceed without established street grades and
with a building set on the property line you do so entirely on your
own risk and, further, any future revision to your building will be
solely at your own expense."
On motion of Kenneth.W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the meeting
adjourned at 10:35 P.M.
Approved this :3rd day of April, 1961.
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SPECIAL CALLED COUNCIL MEETING
April 3, 1961 - -- 6-:30 P. M.
GOLD ROOM -- -MOTEL INN
The City Council met in Special Called Session with Mayor Fred M. Waters
presiding.
ROLL CALL: Present - Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith,
Fred M. Waters.
Absent - Kenneth W. Jones.
CITY -STAFF PRESENT: Planning &.Building Director Abraham, City Clerk
Fitzpatrick, City Attorney Houser, Administrative
Officer Miller, City Engineer Romero.
Also Present: Planning Consultant Larry Wise, and Telegram- Tribune
- - -- reporter Fen Truebridge.
1. The City Council discussed item 12 on the agenda for the Regular meeting
of April 3, 1961, which was the request of the Park and Recreation
Commission for the City Council to purchas6 2 acres of land adjacent to
the school site in Laguna Park subdivision off French Road.
2. The City Council discussed item 21 on the agenda for the Regular MeeSing
of April 3, 1961, a communication from Merle•Ekegren'requesting that the
City reconsider its action in removing parking on Santa Rosa Street
between 7 and 9 A.M. and 4 and 6 P.M.
On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the meeting
adjourned at 7:25 P.M.
Approved this 17th day of April, 1961.
erk
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 3, 1961 - -- 7:30 P. M.
CITY HALL
The City Council met in Regular Session with Mayor Fred M. I,Taters presiding.
The Invocation was given by- Reverend James McCormick, Atascadero State - Hospital.
ROLL CALL: Present - Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith,
Fred M. Waters.
Absent - Kenneth W. Jones.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Planning & Building Director Abraham, City Clerk
Fitzpatrick, City Attorney Houser, Administrative
Officer Miller, Police Chief Schofield, City
Engineer Romero, Fire Chief Schlobohm, Water
Superintendent Thompson.
Also Present: Planning Consultant Larry Wise, and Telegram- Tribune
Reporter Fen Truebridge.
Minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 20, 1961 were approved on motion of
Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey.
Claims against the City for the month of April, 1961 were approved on motion
of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, subject to the approval of
the Administrative Officer.
1. Communication from Regional Water Pollution Control Board notifying the
City of the receipt of their application for Federal Grant for sewage
treatment works, under Public Law 84 -660, was received and filed.
Mr. Jenks appeared before the City Council on progress to date on -.the -
application for a sewage treatment works grant under Public Law 84 -660,
and explained.the point system on the application.
5. A) Communication from Administrative Officer Miller asking Council for
authority to request a proposal for financial consulting advice in
connection with the sewer plant expansion.
On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the
request was approved and Mr. Miller authorized to secure a proposal
for financing consulting services in connection with the sewer plant
expansion.
Councilman Jones took his seat.
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B) & C) Proposal of Harry N. Jenks for consulting engineering services
for sewage treatment-plant enlargements, and supplemental letter from
Harry N. Jenks regarding engineering services, sewer treatment plant
enlargement, offering his services on a contingency basis.
Administrative Officer Miller explained to the City Council past
practice regarding employment of consultants and Mr. Miller recommended
that Mr. Jenks be hired on a contingency basis and that Mr. Jenks
proceed in accordance with his proposal as the City has been well
satisfied with Mr. Jenks' work in the past.
' Mr. Jenks stated to the City Council that his firm realized that the
work on the sewer expansion must be completed sooner or later and
that he and his firm are willing to go along on a contingency basis
so that the work may progress as rapidly as possible when the grant
from the Federal Government is received.
It was moved by J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, that the
City accept the proposal of Mr. Jenks as supplemented, on a contingency
basis.
Motion carried.
2. On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the
.following salary step increases were approved; effective May 1, 1961:
KANDRES 0. DUNAHEE — Stenographer - from step 1 $280 to step 2 $295
per month.
JESSE G. GONZALES - Laborer - from step 2 $312 to step 3 $330 per month.
DONALD J. KAYE - Fireman - from step 1 $390 to step 2 $412 per month.
RICHARD H. RAYBURN - Police Lieutenant - from step 4 $575 to step 5
$608 per month.
1 EDWARD S. SALAS - Laborer /Equipment Operator - from step 2 $350 to step
3 $368 per month.
WILLIAM L. SPERLO - Police Sergeant - from step 4 $515 to step 5
"$545 per month.
3. Communication from Administrative Officer Miller requesting transfer of
$10,000 to the street materials and supplies account.
RESOLUTION NO. 763 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1960 -61
Budget," 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
4. RESOLUTION NO. 765 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1960 -61
Budget," by increasing Account No. 213.6 Sewer Capital Outlay by $600
to cover lab table and water heater expenditures previously authorized
by the City Council was passed and adopted 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
6. On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the Mayor
was authorized to:
1. Accept and record deed from Edward W. Thompson for street widening on
Foothill Boulevard, and to sign agreement for-street widening.
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2. Accept and record deed from Kenneth N. and Laura M. Mitchell for
street widening on Foothill Boulevard and to sign agreement for
street widening.
3. Accept and record from Russell L. and Barbara M. Cline on Serrano
Heights for street widening in connection with a small subdivision.
7. Communication from San Luis Obispo Elks Lodge #322, requesting that the
City Council take part in the Annual "Youth in Government Day" on
May 1, 1961.
Communication received and filed, and the City Clerk was instructed to I
thank the Elks Club for their invitation and also tta t the City will
take part in the "Youth in Government Day" activities.
8. At this time Mayor Waters opened a public hearing on the proposal to
place a red zone on the east side of Cuesta Drive between Felton Way
and Highland Drive.
The City Clerk read a communication from the Teach School PTA proposing
the red zone.
Mr. Al Rizzoli, resident of Cuesta Drive, appeared before the Council
objecting to the proposal of placing a red zone on the east side of
Cuesta Drive between Felton Way and Highland Drive, as be believed that
this would be unfair to property owners who desire to park their cars
in front of their own homes instead of parking their cars in.front of
houses across the street. He suggested that as a solution to this
problem, that the City prohibit parking on the street between 8:00 A.M.
and 4:00 P.M. so that property owners might have the opportunity of
using the parking area in front of their homes on the evenings and on
week -ends for visitors, etc.
The City Council discussed the proposal of prohibiting parking on
Cuesta Drive.
It was moved by J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones,.that the
committee recommendation be denied and no red zone established.
On the motion, Councilman Shipsey suggested that a limited parking
prohibition be established on Cuesta Drive so as to.allow parking-after
school, on holidays, week -ends, and vacation time.
Motion to deny recommendation and not establish red zone carried.
Councilman Jones asked if this street could be marked to.notify
motorists of the proximity of a school so as to possibly slow down
the traffic as a protection to the school children, and also could the
City Traffic Committee look into the placing of signs to carry out his
suggestion.
City Engineer Romero reported to the City Council that signs already
exist but that he would look into the possibility of additional signs.
Mayor Waters declared the hearing closed.
9. At this time the Mayor declared a public hearing open on a report of
the City Engineer for sidewalk repairs under the Improvement Act of
1911.
No.one appeared. '
Mayor Waters closed the hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 764 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing Liens on
Certain Property for.Sidewalk Repairs Under the Improvement Act of
1911," on the following properties,
Owner Address Parcel No., Cost
John J. & Consuelo G. Ruiz 521 Higuera St. 3- 511 -03 $ 49.00
Collice H. Portnoff 328 Marsh St. 2- 509 -08 93.00
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was passed and adopted on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey,.seconded by
J.-Barry Smith,-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
10. At this time the - Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 187.
ORDINANCE NO. 187 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Authorizing the Exchange
of Property and a Lease . with the San Luis Obispo School District, ".was
finally passed on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W.
Jones, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Fred M.
Waters.
NOES: Donald Q. Miller
ABSENT: None
11. At this time Mayor Waters declared a public hearing open on the adoption
of the General Plan for the City of San Luis Obispo, and stated that
Mr. Wise, Planning Consultant, would speak first explaining the General
Plan and its various elements. He would then call on anyone who wished
to speak for the General Plan, and then anyone who dished to speak against
the General Plan,:and the City would then try to answer any objections
to the plan.
Mayor Waters introduced Mr. Larry Wise, Planning Consultant, who began
his remarks by explaining what a general plan is, and what it does,
and he then explained the various.elements of the General Plan and.studies
conducted by the City Planning Commission in the 18 months of preparing
this plan. He also reported on meetings held with representatives of
the County Board of Supervisors, County Planning Commission, City School
Board, and City Council. Mr. Wise then presented the General Plan as
approved by the City Planning Commission and explained the various
1 elements in the plan.
Mr. Richard Willett, realtor, questioned the statement that the General
Plan is not a regulatory document, as he believes that the General Plan
is regulatory and would have to.be changed in order to make.use of land
in a different category than shown on.the General Plan map.
Peter Andre, attorney, asked the City Council if the heavy commercial
zone on the General Plan would allow motels.
Mr. Larry Wise answered for the City Council, stating that the present
zoning ordinance allows motels in the heavy.commercial areas.
Mr. Pete Andre questioned the classification of the high density area
along the freeway east and south of Prado Road. He further questioned
the large amount of area in the General Plan devoted to industrial
zoning along the railroad tracks, as he believed more and more freight
was being hauled by truck and not railroad. He therefore suggested
that the high density area east of the freeway and south of Prado Road
should be heavy commercial and not high residential density, as there is
no doubt that this area should be used for heavy commercial purposes
such.as warehouses, small plants, etc. He then requested that the City
Council change this area from this present proposed.zoning to the heavy
commercial type.
Mr. Wise reported that the studies of the City and County Planning
Commissions showed that there would be no.suitable area in the City of
San Luis Obispo available for motel and trailer parks, and that the
logical development of .this high density use would be in this area.
discussed above, due to.its excellent access from the freeway using
alternate U.S. 101.. Also, if the area were to develop to commercial,
care must be made to protect the central business district so as not
.to allow satellite commercial districts which would be marginal but
would also hurt the central business district.
Mr. Andre stated that he agreed with the statements made by Mr. Wise as
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far as the protection of the central business district, but he stated
that what he had in mind in the heavy commercial area would be warehouses,
cold storage plants, and light industrial plants.
Councilman Miller stated that he agreed with Mr. Andre and disagreed
with Mr. Wise in that the subject area being considered for high density
purposes is wrong, as this area would lend itself very well to heavy
commercial development. Further, he asked, why should trailer parks
be placed near the sewer farm, reducation works, etc. and further, that.
this area is no place for good residential development.
Mr. Willett still objected to the General Plan, as he stated, regardless '
of what was said by the consultant or-the City Council, he still
maintains that the General Plan is regulatory and controls the use of
property.
Mr. John Kuden, property owner in the area in question, appeared before
the City Council and stated that he agreed with the comments that this
area was no place to develop residential property due to the proximity
of the sewer farm and reduction works, but that it would be a good area
for development of heavy commercial businesses.
Mr. Don Coats, representing the Roselip Comp
Prado Road for a bulk plant, agreed that the
should be changed to a heavy commercial area
highway. This would permit easy delivery of
finished products, without going through the
Council change this high density residential
or manufacturing zone.
any who lease property.on
area from Prado Road.south
due to its proximity to the
raw material as well as
City, and he urged that the
zone to a heavy commercial
Mr. Santos, property owner in the area, appeared before the City Council
stating that he objected to the zoning of residential property and urged
that it be changed to heavy commercial.
Mr. Andre stated that with so many people protesting the proposed.use
in the subject area it showed that the City Council should change-.its
proposed use to heavy commercial or light manufacturing.
Mr. Edward Laird, realtor, agreed with the comments that this area.
should not be used for high density residential, and he further reported
to the City Council that he has property in the area which he would Like
to develop•for heavy commercial.
Councilman Jones asked if property owners come up with a plan to develop
an industrial park or tract in this area, would they have to wait-20 years
before being allowed to develop, or could they get a variance to build?
Mayor Waters stated that this could be done by amending and changing the
General Plan after holding the necessary public hearings.
At this time the City Council discussed additions to the General Plan.
Mr. Harry Fryer, Sr. appeared before the City Council and stated that-he
had been working with the Federal Government on a program for an expenditure
of over $2,000,000 in an area near the City but-still in the County, but
that the General Plan.showed this area for future development as a low
density residential development, and he urged that the City-Council not
adopt the General Plan at this time because it would adversely affect the
proposed expenditure and the development might fall through.
Mayor Waters closed the hearing on the General Plan and City Attorney I
Houser explained the procedures or steps that the City Council could
take in adopting the plan, to make changes in the plan, etc.
Mr. Houser explained that the Council could 1. Adopt.the General Plan
which consists of the submitted maps and text, by Resolution, which would
then serve as an official guide for the orderly development of the:City or
2. Refer the General Plan back to the Planning Commission with specific
suggestions for any changes they desired, or 3. Continue the matter.for
further study by the Council before taking any final action, or 4. Adopt
a substantial part of the recommended plan.
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Councilman Smith moved that.the City Council adopt the General Plan to
serve as a guide for growth of the City. Motion died for lack of a
second.
Councilman Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, moved that the General
Plan be referred back to the City Planning Commission to restudy the
high density area under discussion and to meet with property owners in
the area.
After discussion, Councilman Miller withdrew his motion and Councilman
Jones withdrew '.his second.
City Attorney Houser again explained the steps the Council could take
on the General Plan.
It was moved by Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, that
the-'City Council adopt the General Plan as a guide for the orderly
growth of the City, excluding the high density area shown on the plan
south of Prado Road, and refer this high density area to the City
Planning Commission for additional study and recommendation to the
City Council.
RESOLUTION N0. 768 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Adopting the San Luis
Obispo General Plan to Serve as a Guide for the Orderly Growth of the
City," was passed and adopted 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,
J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. & 14. Council consideration of Park'and Recreation Commission request
that two acres be acquired adjacent to Laguna Park school site. School
Board had previously asked if the City was interested in acquiring the
property at $3,250 an acre, and
1 Communication from the Park and Recreation Commission requesting that
the City Council purchase two acres of land adjacent to the school
property in the Skinner subdivision off French Road.
.Administrative Officer Miller reported to the City Council on discussions
with the superintendent of City Schools regarding the location of the
2 acres being considered for purchase by the City Council, and further
suggested that the City Council appoint a committee of the Council to
look into the matter before the Council takes action on the purchase of
these 2 acres.
With Council approval, Mayor Waters appointed Councilmen Shipsey and
Miller to look into the acreage for purchase by the City.
15. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT
61 -4 -1C "On the question of reversing the stop signs at Chorro and
Palm to.favor Chorro instead of Palm, this has received considerable
study on the part of the Traffic Committee over the past several
years. For at least weo years, the Police Chief and City Engineer
have urged that the -signs.be switched on the basis of heavier traffic
oounts on Chorro than on Palm,. and the Administrative Officer has been
urging that-the Traffic. Committee hold off any definite recommendation
to the City Council which would reduce the advantages of Palm as a
part of the City's downtown traffic loop.
The stop signs at.this location were reversed in November, 1953 as a
part of the master plan traffic recommendations made by Larry Wise
which included a proposal for diverting through traffic around the
business district. Current traffic counts show that the Pismo
Street -Osos intersection has worked out more satisfactorily than the
Chorro -Palm corner,'and Pismo Street traffic now exceeds the flows on
Osos.
In addition to the benefits of the loop system, the following points
would favor retaining the stop signs as they presently exist:
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1) Accidents have reduced since installation of the present pattern
despite the increase in traffic caused by the Chorro Street underpass
beneath the freeway. The average number of accidents per year from
1949 to 1953, the five years preceding the last change was 2.8 per
year, and since then, it.has dropped to 1.3.
2) Changes in traffic patterns at busy intersections such as this have
some tendency to increase the frequency of accidents until motorists
become accustomed to the change.
3) While this intersection does not quite.meet the warrants for signal -
ization at this time, it would probably be signallized if Chorro
Street were later designated as a one -way street. 1
In favor of changing the present installation is the fact that of every
100 cars, 62 use Chorro to every 38 on Palm over a 24 hour period. It
has also been called to our attention that cars often back up as far
as Monterey and Higuera Streets on Chorro during peak evening hours.
In regard to the downtown loop aspects, Mr. Larry Wise stated in June,
1957 in response to a request from Mr. Romero for his opinion on the
matter than he felt the loop street was never given a fair chance to
work, in that the City never went all the way in protecting the loop.
He added that on this basis, he had no objection to changing the stop
signs at Pismo and Osos and at Palm and Chorro. We believe.he might
change his mind at this time on the Pismo -Osos intersection on the basis
of increased traffic flows on Pismo.
The recommendation of the Traffic Committee is to make the change in
stop signs at Palm and Chorro to stop Palm Street traffic, with the
reservations cited above. Certain statistical data is provided on
the attached sheet for further assistance to the Council in arriving at
a final decision on this matter."
It was.moved by Donald Q. Miller that the stop signs be reversed. Motion
died for lack of a second.
61 -4 -2C "The Council will recall the discussion at the last meeting ,
on the question of gradually converting our one -hour parking meters
in the downtown area to two hours to correspond with the posted time
limits. The Council motion to continue the use of one -hour meters was
defeated by a 3 -2 vote and the entire matter was referred to the Traffic
Committee for study and recommendation before the'-100 test meters were
ordered.
The Committee has given this thorough consideration and recommends that
the present one -hour meters be gradually replaced with two -hour meters.
lie feel that this would offer a convenience to the shopping public. The
motorist could deposit a dime or two nickels and not have to come back
at the end of the first hour. In other words, the street meters would
then correspond exactly with those in the central core parking lots.
We realize that this might result in more all -day parkers feeding the
meters, and some of the incentive for cars parking in the parking lots
rather than on the streets would be removed.
In answer to these points, we feel that the business community should
assume more responsibility in encouraging employees and the merchants
themselves not to take advantage of such a situation and to refrain
from meter feeding. The marking of tires is not a very good answer
because of the constant bickering between enforcement officers and 1
motorists on whether or not the car has been moved during a period of
time in excess of two hours. There is also a manpower problem to
consider in this regard, especially when you consider that the marking
of tires serves little other productive purpose than to protect the
business.community against itself.
We also feel the need for-getting cars off the street and into the
parking lots will not be as great with the addition of the new parking
facilities being planned under the downtown parking district.
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One final point: In connection with the parking district, the two -hour
meters would also fit into any program of increased parking meter rates
which might be needed to meet future obligations under the Series A
Bond Issue or subsequent bond issues floated, and the street meters
would also be interchangeable with those in the lots."
Recommendation of the Traffic Committee accepted on motion of Gerald W.
Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith, and that the City proceed with
replacement program with 2 hour meters.
61 -47:3T "Since the.opening of the metered parking lot behind the
' Police Station, Lot No. 5, there has been a slight but limited use of
the lot by all -day parkers. We feel that this will pick up as time goes
on. .-We also feel that monthly parking privileges should be made
available for this lot on the same basis as Lot No. 1 at the corner of
Morro and Palm Streeta at the rate of $4.00 per month for a decal. If
the Council has no objections, we will set up machinery for issuance of
such decals for anyone interested, to be honored only at Lot No. 5."
There was no objection by the City Council.
61 -4 -4T "In connection with the one -way street installation on Higuera.
and Marsh Streets, Mr. Romero is preparing a map for consideration by
the-Council on Monday evening proposing certain changes in red, green,
and white zones, crosswalks and.,adjustment in metered and unmetered
spaces, adding some and deleting others but resulting in a net increase
of 24 metered and 13 unmetered spaces on Higuera, Marsh and some of the.
intersecting side streets. It is recommended that the Council adopt
this map by Resolution so as to authorize the various changes indicated
thereon."
RESOLUTION NO. 769 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing No- Parking
Zones, Passenger Unloading Zones, Crosswalks, and Adopting Metered and
Unmetered Parking Spaces on Streets Affected by the One -Way Traffic
Pattern," was passed and adopted on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded
by Donald Q. Miller, on the following roll call vote:
' AYES: Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: Kenneth W. Jones, Gerald W. Shipsey. .
ABSENT: None. .
At this time Administrative Officer Miller presented an agreement for Council
consideration between the Division of Highways and the City of San Luis Obispo
for revision of traffic control signal systems.at the intersection of Higuera
Street and State Highway Route 147, the City's share not to exceed $250.
RESOLUTION NO. 767 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute an Agreement with the State.of California for.Modification of Traffic
Control Signal Systems," was passed and adopted on 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
1 Councilman Jones asked that the Traffic Committee look into the white zone
painted in front of the Greyhound Bus Depot which allows loading and unloading
of passengers only and suggested that the zone be yellow for loading and
unloading -of freight also.
Councilman Jones also requested that the Traffic Committee look into the
signal at Foothill and Chorro as you cannot see the signal going west on
Foothill when the sun is going down, and suggested that.possibly a different
sized hood might help to see the colored lights.
Councilman Miller asked that the Traffic Committee again look into the center
island on Grand Avenue at the intersection with Garfield, on the east bound
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lane, as he still believes there is a tendency for drivers to cut in and
hit the island and suggested that the island might be reduced in size.
16. Communication from City Attorney Houser reporting on his discussion
with Supervisor Kimball regarding the availability of land at the County
Airport for go -kart and model activities, was received and filed.
17. Report of Council Committee consisting of Councilmen Miller and Shipsey
to study the matter of rolled concrete curbs and their replacement with
standard concrete curb and gutter, was held over. '
18. Report of the Council Committee consisting of Councilmen Jones and
Miller on sewer rental service fees, etc. was ordered removed from the
agenda.
19. Report of the Council Committee consisting of Councilmen. Shipsey and
Jones investigating the organization of the City Fire Department, was
ordered removed from the agenda.
20. Communication from Paul B. Anderson and James P. Jones appealing the
decision of the:Planning Commission in denying their application for
rezoning of lots 97, 98, 105 and 106 of California Park Subdivision,
was set for public hearing at 8:00 P.M. on April 17, 1961.
21. Communication from Merle Ekegren, operator of Santa Rosa Market, requesting
that the City Council reconsider its action•in removing parking on
Santa Rosa Street between 7 - 9 A.M. and 4 - 6 P.M.
Mr. Ekegren presented a petition of 200 signers protesting the City
Council action in prohibiting parking in front of his store between
7 0 9 A.M. and 4 - 6 P.M. Mr. Ekegren appealed to the Council stating
that this store is his and his wife's livelihood and that with the
parking conditions as-they are at the present it is difficult enough,
but with the prohibition of parking in the evening he would lose a _
great majority of his business. '
The manager of the Lucky Auto Store requested that the City Council
restudy their decision as his business would be hurt by this action of
prohibiting parking between 4 - 6 P.M.
Mr. Boysen, operator of Hamburger Haven on Santa Rosa Street, urged
the City Council to reconsider its action as his business relies on
quick turnover and easy access for customers and further suggested that
if Santa Rosa Street were property patrolled_by the Police Department
and the 2 hour parking enforced, they would not need to prohibit parking,
as the major problem is people parking all day, not allowing turnover.
Mr. Howard Barlow, U.S. Veterans' Affairs Department, stated that as
long as he has been located in his office on Santa Rosa Street he has
never been a traffic jam or dangerous congestion existing, and he
does not believe there is need for this action at this time.
City Engineer Romero presented traffic control figures for Santa Rosa
Street showing 24 hour counts.
The City Council instructed the Traffic Committee to look into the
complaint of Mr. Ekegren and see if they could help with his parking
problem.
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At this time the City Council discussed changing the name of French Road
to Madonna Road from Higuera Street to Los Osos Road.
RESOLUTION NO. 770 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Changing the Name of French
Street and French Road to Madonna Road," was passed and adopted to take
effect when the County changes the name of the street on portions lying within
the County, on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by J. Barry Smith, on tte
following roll call vote:
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AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald.Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
22. Communication from the Division of Highways discussing detour routes at.
French Road and the Freeway during the construction period of the.new
interchange.
City Engineer Romero reported to the City Council on what the Highway
Department was proposing, and recommended that the City Council approve
the request of the Division of Highways.
It was moved by Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, that
the City Council approve the detour plans as recommended by the Division
of Highways.
23. Communication from the Division of Highways urging that the City .
accelerate its major street construction program as part of the program
to .relieve the unemployment situation, was received and filed.
24. Consideration by the Council of adoption of the 1958 Edition of the
Uniform Plumbing.Code as amended.
The City Council discussed the proper method for adopting the Plumbing
Code as requested by the Building Department, and after some discussion.
the matter was requested dropped from the agenda until the.new Council
takes office, as the hearings would take place under two different
Councils.
Mr. Miller, the Administrative Officer's request that,the proposed
ordinance be reviewed with the.plumbers and steamfitters union was
accepted by the Council.
I 25% Communication from.Institute of Public Administration suggesting that
the City undertake a "nature.center" project for the community.
Communication and plan referred to the Park and Recreation Commission
and to the Planning Commission.
26. The following.contract payments.were approved on.motion of Kenneth W.
Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith:
R. Mc GRAY - Phase K Johnson Avenue Plan Line Widening
Estimate No. 6-------------------------------- - - - - -- $ 680.19
R. McGRAY - Phase K Johnson Avenue Plan Line Widening
Estimate No. 7(final -to be paid 35 days hence) - - - - -- $ 1,695.38
27. A) For Council information, fully executed copy of the Operating
Agreement for the Whale Rock Dam, was received and filed. .
B) For Council information, fully executed copy of the amendment
to the construction and operation agreement on the Whale Rock
Project, was received and filed..
28. Communication from Planning and Building Director Abraham, regarding
charging plan check fees on all construction over $1,000.
Mr. Abraham briefed the contents of his request for the City Council,
and the Council had no objection to the proposal.
29. Claim for damage from Charles L. Mitchell, for damage from a stopped
sewer at 232 -234 Harris Street, was referred to the insurance carrier.
30. Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of February 28, 1961 were
received and filed.
31. Communication from Native Sons of the Golden West, thanking the City
Council for allowing the use of the Council Chambers for a County -wide
public speaking contest for High School students, was received and filed.
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