HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/1961Councilman Graves suggested that this ordinance be presented at the regular
Council meeting June 5, 1961, and-that adequate publication be.given so that
the public would be aware of the Council's plans.
Mayor Davidson stated that he believed this ordinance should be passed immediately
so as not to jeopardize the interest of the general public and in the interest
of widening Broad Street.
Councilman Shipsey agreed with Mr. Graves and suggested that this matter be
discussed at a regular Council meeting after adequate publicity had been given.
3. City Council adjourned to the conference room to begin study of the 1961 -62
Budget.
The meeting adjourned at 11:10 P. M. on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded
by Councilwoman McNeil.
Approved this 3rd day of.Jully, 1961.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 5, 1961 - -- 7:30 P. M.
CITY HALL
The City Council met in Regular Session with Mayor Clay P. Davidson presiding.
ROLL CALL: Present - Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q.
Miller, Gerald W" Shipsey, and Clay P. Davidson.
Absent - None I -
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Planning & Building Director Abraham, City Clerk
Fitzpatrick, Park & Recreation Superintendent Flory,
City Attorney Houser, Administrative Officer Miller,
City Engineer Romero, Police Chief Schofield, Water
Superintendent Thompson, Battalion Fire Chief Wainscott.
Minutes for the Regular meeting of May 15, 1961, at 7:30 P. M., the Special
Meeting at 4.00 P. M., and the Adjourned Meeting of May 16, 1961, were approved
on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by R. L. Graves, Jr.,
Claims against the City for the month of June, 1961, were approved on motion
of Donald Q,.• Miller, seconded by R. L. Graves, Jr.; subject to the approval
of the Administrative Officer.
1. The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for demolition of
buildings on Parking Lot D, part of'Parking District No. 1:
a. J. A. Roberts Construction 1. $ 7,500.00
P. 0. Box 126 2. 29750.00
Santa Maria, California 3. 29500.00
4. 650.00
$13,400.00
b. Gorham Construction 1. $10,644.00
420 N. Tonapah 2. 1,250.00
La Puente, California 3. 1,100.90
4. 1,250.00
$14,444.00
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C. Standard Building & Wrecking 1. $ 9,420.00
Company 2. 2,000.00
558 E Avenue 3. 4,100.00
Palmdale, California 4. 1,000.00
$16,520.00
Mr. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommended that the low bid of
J. A. Roberts Construction Company be acceptec.
Mr. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained to the City Council the provisions
' in the bid specifications regarding the starting date for demolition of
said buildings.
On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the low bid
of J. A. Roberts Construction Company was accepted, subject to the conditions
in the bid documents. Motion carried.
2. Mr. Richard D. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the appointment
of Mrs. Nanci Graham as stenographer in the Police Department effective::
June 1, 1961, at $280 per month.
14. Communication from Noel Maddalena requesting additional time from the
City Council before he is required to move from his present location on
Higuera Street, as there has been a delay in the construction of his new
building on Marsh Street. The City Council consented to the extension of
time to July 1, 1961, or sooner if his new building is ready for occupancy.
5. Mayor Davidson, Administrative Officer Miller; and Dr. J. Barry Smith
were-authorized to go to Sacramento-to confer with representatives of the
State Department of Finance on matters concerning the Whale Rock Project
on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Miss Margaret McNeil.
6. On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the following
contract payment was ordered paid:
Madonna Construction Company; Foothill Blvd.: Estimate No. 1 — $2,586.60.
Culvert Ext.
7. On motion of R. L. Graves, Jr., seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the City
Council accepted a Grant Deed from DWIGHT E. & DORIS STEVENS and authorized
Mayor Davidson to accept and record deed and authorized-Mayor Davidson to
accept and record each deed on behalf of City.
8. On motion of Gerald W..Shipsey, seconded by R. L. Graves, the City Council
accepted a Deed of Easement.from the NEBRASKA LANDS, INC. for a drainage
easement through Lot #9, Block A, Tract 208, and authorized Mayor Davidson
to accept and record each deed on behalf of City.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 800 (1961 Series), "A Rosolution Authorizing Filing of
Application with the United States of America for an Advance to Provide
for the Planning of Public Works under the Terms of Public Law 560, 83rd
Congress of the United States of America," was passed and adopted on the
motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Miss McNeil, by the following
roll call vote:
3. RESOLUTION NO. 797 (1961 Series), "A Resolution
Increasing the 1960 -61
Budget, Making Transfers to the Whale Rock Fund
on a Loan Basis and Providing
Methods of Repayment for Such Loans," was passed
and adopted on motion
of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by R. L. Graves,
Jr., by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L.
Graves, Jr., Donald Q.
- Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey,
Clay P. Davidson.
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. RESOLUTION NO. 798 (1961 Series), "A Resolution
of the City Council of the
City of San Luis Obispo Approving Agreement for
Maintenance of State High-
ways in the City of San.Luis Obispo, ".was passed
and adopted on motion of
R. L. Graves, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret.McNeil, R. L.
Graves, Jr., Donald Q.
. Miller, Gerald.W.;Shipsey,
Clay P. Davidson.
NOES: 2None•
ABSENT: None
5. Mayor Davidson, Administrative Officer Miller; and Dr. J. Barry Smith
were-authorized to go to Sacramento-to confer with representatives of the
State Department of Finance on matters concerning the Whale Rock Project
on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Miss Margaret McNeil.
6. On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the following
contract payment was ordered paid:
Madonna Construction Company; Foothill Blvd.: Estimate No. 1 — $2,586.60.
Culvert Ext.
7. On motion of R. L. Graves, Jr., seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the City
Council accepted a Grant Deed from DWIGHT E. & DORIS STEVENS and authorized
Mayor Davidson to accept and record deed and authorized-Mayor Davidson to
accept and record each deed on behalf of City.
8. On motion of Gerald W..Shipsey, seconded by R. L. Graves, the City Council
accepted a Deed of Easement.from the NEBRASKA LANDS, INC. for a drainage
easement through Lot #9, Block A, Tract 208, and authorized Mayor Davidson
to accept and record each deed on behalf of City.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 800 (1961 Series), "A Rosolution Authorizing Filing of
Application with the United States of America for an Advance to Provide
for the Planning of Public Works under the Terms of Public Law 560, 83rd
Congress of the United States of America," was passed and adopted on the
motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Miss McNeil, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller;
Gerald W..Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10 At this time the City Council discussed final passage of ORDINANCE NO. 190
(1961 Series), "An Ordinance Adopting the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1958 Edition,
Appendix A, B, and C." .
Councilman Donald Q. Miller stated that he.was not opposed to.the adoption
and enforcement of the Uniform Plumbing Code.ia:,its. entirety, but that he
was questioning the provisions of the code that does not allow a property
owner to make repairs or do maintenance work on property owned by him but
in which he does not live. Mr. Miller stated that this worked a hardship
on the small property owner who had one or more rentals and who normally
does the maintenance and repair work himself, but.under -the proposed code
he would be required to call a licensed plumber to make repairs on his
rental property.
After discussion by the City Council, it was moved by R. L. Graves, seconded .
by Gerald W. Shipsey, for final passage of ORDINANCE N0. 190.
Councilman Miller urged that before final passage, that the Ordinance'be
amended to allow small property owners to make minor plumbing repairs and
additions to properties they own, and then have-it inspected by the City
to make sure the work complies with the Code and has been properly installed.
Councilman.Graves stated that he was willing to withdraw.his motion.to
adopt the Ordinance to allow more time for study of the Plumbing Code, but
he believed that-the Ordinance as-proposed,iadopting the 1958 Edition of
the Uniform Plumbing Code, was a good one as it protected the health and
safety of the residents of the City.
Councilman Miller stated he firmly believed that if the Ordinance was passed
as presented and not amended to give small property owners some relief,
then the people would not comply with the Code and would constantly be in
violation thereof.
Councilman Shipsey withdrew his second to allow more time tosstudytthe
Ordinance. Final passage was held over for additional study.
11. At this time Mr. Lew Warden appeared before the City Council on behalf
of his clients who were suing the.City over the City's plan line program
and thanked the City Council for affording him this opportunity to appear
before them on this important issue. Mr. Warden stated that his clients'
main objection to the present plan line program is that under the City's
policy, just a few property owners are required to give up their land for
street widening purposes without receiving just compensation for the land
taken by the City. He stated his.clients believe that they are giving up
the land for street widening for the good of all the citizens of the community
and not just for those facing plan line streets.
Another objection was the fact that the City had never set a time schedule
for acquisition of property or for widening of streets upon which the plan
line has been established. Mr. Warden stated that one solution to this pro-
blem might be a bond issue for land acquisition for street widening purposes,
so that all the right -of -way could be. purchased at one time with all the
citizens participating in the cost of widening. If this were not-feasible,
possibly a bond issue under the special assessment acts of the State could P:. ...
be used to purchase this land and build the streets. '
Another objection.of his clients is the apparent.unfairness to land owners
on the same street being required to give up different depths of land. For nsm
example, one owner on one side of the street is required to give up one foot
of his frontage for the street.41dening, while right across the street the
other owner is required to give up twenty -three feet. This does not appear
to be fair and just to the property owners involved.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, asked Mr. Warden if his clients would be satis-
fied with the City's repealing:Lts present official plan line ordinance,
including the recording of the plan line maps in the County Recorder's
Office, and then adopt a street widening plan which would not be recorded,
but still would be an official plan line for official street widening,
so that interested property owners would be aware of the City's plans for
street widening in the future. Mr. Houser continued that this unofficial
map would be filed in the offices of the City Clerk and the City Engineer
for information,:only.
Mr. Warden stated that he felt that this proposal would be fair as the City
could then negotiate with individual property owners for acquisition of the
' land for street widening, and the owner could sell if he so desired; and
the owner could get a building permit to use all of his land with the full
knowledge that some day the City would require some frontage for street
widening for which they would be required to pays.
Mr. Warden stated that he was also sure his clients would be more satisfied
if the Milan line map was not recorded and was used for information of the
property owners and the City only.
Councilman Graves asked Mr. Warden whether the plan line program would be
less objectionable to the property owners if they knew when the plan line
was to go into effect and when the City would purchase the necessary land.
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Mr.'Warden stated that the time of acuisition of the land by the City was
one of the most objectionable points of the plan line program, as the pro-
perty owner had no idea when the City would take the necessary steps to
acquire his land, if ever, while still leaving an apparent cloud on the
property.
Lehr. Lownes appeared before the City Council stating that he believed the
establishment of the plan line in front of his house on Foothill Boulevard
is costing him money, since he could not make any improvements to his
home as the plan line „ if_ installed, would place the street right up against
his house; and further he cannot make any improvemtns on his property,
as he has no idea when the City will come along and take his property for
street widening. He believes that it is not fair for the City Government
to keep property owners in this uncertain state as to when their property
will be taken from them. He suggested that if the City does not have the
money at the present time to purchase the necessary rights -of -way on plan
line streets, then the City should attempt to pass a city -wide bond issue,
not only to purchase the land, but also to make the necessary improvements;
and if the bond issue is rejected by the voters, it.would be an indication
to the City Council that the people of the City do not wish to support this
type of a program.
Mr. Frank Adler of Johnson Avenue stated that he believed that the individual
property owners on major city streets on which plan lines have been set have
been rudely treated by the City in that the City has never contacted the:,
property owners to begin negotiation for acquisition of their property,
but only negotiates with the property owner when he takes out a building
permit or makes other improvements to his property.
Mr. Adler also stated that the City Council should set a time limit for
the street widening, so that the individual property owners would know, and
could plan their future developments.
12. At this time the City Council considered the question of the enforcement
of the provisions of the Municipal Code regarding the leash law. The City
Clerk read letters and post cards from the following citizens, urging that
the City Council enforce the provisions of the leash law;
William Hinote
Mrs. B. Fitzgerald
Mrs. Irwin
Mr. & Mrs. James 0. Holcomb
Milton Powell
Mr. & Mrs. G. T. Whittington
Forence Goene
R. Newlander
Juanite<<Frederick
Mrs. W. J. Stover or Stoner
W. J. Adamson
Mr. & Mrs. R. B. Newton
Virginia Stoner
Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Jacobs
Mrs. M. D. Lackey
Mrs. T. Hohman
Mrs. Leonard Hall
Dorthy Madsen
Valerie Newlander
Margaret Madsen
Mr. George (Edna) Croker
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, explained to the City Council the provisions of
Section 4110.13 of the Municipal Code which prohibits dogs from funning
loose in the City.
Mr. Schneider, Presedent of the Wood's Animal Shelter Society, reported
to the City Council that the shelter on Edna Road should be completed in
about two weeks, at which time the Society would be able to handle additional
animals for care.
Mr. Clark Collins appeared before the City Council objecting to the.number
of dogs running loose in the City without supervision, ruining yards,
annoying children, etc., and he urged that the leash law be strictly enforced.
Councilman Graves suggested that possibly the fence ordinance could be
amended so that property owners could build a fence higher than six feet
in order that dogs could be kept on the property owner's lot. But he further
stated that.he believed that if dogs were a nuisance, then the leash law
should be enforced. _.
Mayor Davidson suggested that possible the pound fees, both the redemption
fee and the daily board fee should be increased so that the handling of
the additional dogs by:the animal-shelter could be offset by the higher fees.
Mrs. Hilliard stated that City dogs were killing her sheep on her ranch
adjacent to the City, and that as far as she-was concerned, they were a
definite nuisance; and that if the dog owners do not take steps to control
their dogs, she will be forced to take precautions to protect her livestock.
The Council discussed various dollar amounts for amendments to Section 4110
of the Municipal Code so as to make-redemption more expensive for dog owners,
so that they would take better care and control of their dogs.
Councilman Miller suggested that the City look into the_dog.control.problems
in the other cities in the County to see how they have handled the situation,
so that this City could have the benefit of their experience.
Councilman Miller further suggested that City representatives meet with the
Wood's Animal Shelter prople to see what they could come up with in the matter
of additional cost to the hhelter for enforcement of the leash law.
Councilman Graves moved to introduce _an ordinance to. increase the redemption
fee:to $4 per day plus $1 per day for board.
Administrative Officer Richard D. Miller suggested to the City Council that
they hold off enforcement of the leash law until the dog runs have been
completed at the animal shelter and new redemption fees, if any, have gone
into effect, and the public notified as to the charges in the ordinance.
Councilman Graves withdrew his motion and suggested that due to the number
of problems involved in this matter that a council committee be appointed
to study the problem with the representatives of the Wood's Animal Shelter,
and after consultation make recommendations to the City Council.
Mr. Blodgett appeared before the City Council and stated that dogs were
a nuisance, were dangerous.to children, and made a mess in people's yards,
and that they should be controlled.
Archie Duncan stated that he personally believes that dogs should be con-
trolled, since many of.them are dangerous and in most cases are a nuisance.
He urged that -the provisions of the City Ordinance be enforced.
Councilman Miller agreed with Councilman Graves that a council committee
should be appointed to study amendments to the Ordinance as far as redemption
fees and board fees were concerned, and that the City enforce the leash
law as it now reads and make arrangements with Wood's Animal Shelter to
take care of the dogs.
Mr. Schneider explained to the City Council that the Wood's Animal Shelter
Society was presently not equipped to take care of the large number of
dgos that would be picked iip if the leash law were strictly enforced. He
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stated that strict enforcement of the leash law would require additional
employees and vehicles for control,-which would be very expensive and his
organization at the present time did not have the money to handle this ex-
panded operation.
Mr. Lownes asked what was the leash law and why was it not enforced as
provided for in the Municipal Code. He explained his own son had been
bitten by a dog and the dog was still free to roam around the City and upon
investigation he found that the same dog had previously bitten someone
else; but nothing was done to the dog. Upon further questioning, he was
informed that before a dog could be destroyed as dangerous, he must bite
someone three times, which seemed to him quite ridiculous, and he wanted
to know just what this new law, as proposed, would do.
Mr. I. Kogan suggested that would not strict enforcement of the present
leash law take care of most of the stray dogs, realizing, of course, that
some dogs could not be caught, but that the leash law would take cafe of
the major problem of dogs running the streets.
Mr.-Schneider stated that the shelter was presently running at a deficit
of about $250 per month, and that even with the fees being increased as
suggested, he did not know if it could be handled effectively for the
City. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil,
that the City strictly enforce the leash law provisions of the Municipal
Code. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mr. Schneider stated that the animal shelter would make a special effort
in the next two weeks to pick up all the-stray dogs in the City.
Mayor Davidson appointed the following Councilmen to a Council Committee
to negotiate with Wood's Animal Shelter Society regarding the enforcement of
the leash law, redemption fees, board fees, etc. - -- Councilwoman Miss Margaret
McNeil and Councilman Donald Q. Miller.
13. Proposal of Consulting Engineer Paul L. Adamson to prepare engineering
report for trunk sewer.line to serve the areas southeasterly of the City
of San Luis Obispo was accepted on the motion of Councilman Graves, seconded
by Councilman Miller.
15:. Council Committee consisting of Councilmen Graves and Miller presented the
following report on the "No Stopping" zone on Santa Rosa Street from Marsh
to Walnut: "Committee appointed by Mayor Davidson to study and recommend
problem of traffic and restrictive parking on Santa Rosa Street between
Marsh and Walnut.
Recommendation-1
Remove parking restriction on Santa Rosa Street immediately.
Reason: The peak volumn of traffic on Santa Rosa Street is
between 10 A. M. and 4 P. M. However, the restriction as
now enforced is between the hours ".of 7 A. M. and 9 A. M., and
4 P. M. and 6 P. M.
The 24 -hour traffic flow taken on Santa Rosa Street Tuesday
and Wednesday; January 12 and 13, 1960, by Hahn, Wise, and
Barber list the following count of vehicles:
Between 7 A. M.
and
8 A. M.
150 v /hr.
8
to
91"
500
9
to
10
500
10
to:
11
550
11
to
12 noon
675
12 noon
to
1 P. M.
700
1
to
2
650
2
to
3
675
3
to
4
725
4
to
5
600
5
to
6
475
16.
Recommendation 2
Take traffic count 7 A. M. to 6 P. M. giving hourly break-
down. Counts to be made between following streets which
intersect with Santa Rosa: Higuera, Monterey, Palm, Mill,
and Mill to Freeway. Reason: to give an up -to -date count,
and to pin -point locations where volume of traffic is the
highest.-
Recommendation 3
Traffic committee make further study after new count is
taken, and submit new recommendation to council."
Councilman Shipsey questioned the recommendation of the Council Committee
of first removing the zone and then recommending that studies be made re-
garding traffic and parking on this street. Mr. Shipsey stated that he be-
lieved that the Committee's proposals were reversed, and that the studies
should come first and then action taken after the studies have been considered.
Also Mr. Shipsey did not believe that this Council-should reverse the action
of a prior council without first giving the matter a full study.
@ ouncilman Miller stated that he agreed with Mr. Shipsey that this Council
should not reverse any actions of the prior council without proper studies
being made before.making a change; but he stated that-upon investigation
he found that the former City Traffic Committee's recommendations to the
Council were not unanimous, and further, his own investigation and studies
made with Mr. Graves showed that there was no reason for this No- Parking
restriction being placed on Santa Rosa Street. On motion of Councilman
Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following Ordinance was introduced
and passed to print:
ORDINANCE NO. 193 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 186
(1961 Series) by Removing Limited Parking Restrictions on Santa Rosa Street."
Councilman Shipsey objected to the introduction of the Ordinance without
further studies being made by the Council, as the Council may be embarrassed
if future studies show that a No- Stopping Zone should be established on
Santa Rosa Street.
The Ordinance was passed to print by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M.' McNeil, R. L. Graves, Donald Q.:.Miller,
Clay P. Davidson.
NOES: Gerald W. Shipsey.
ABSENT: None
Administrative Officer Miller stated that the former Traffic Committee had
always been concerned with the problem on Santa Rosa Street, and that the
adoption of the NO- Stopping Zone had relieved the congestion on Santa Rosa
Street as all -day parking had been removed.
Mr. Richard Coleman, Chairman of the City's,Traffic Committee, asked the
City Council if the No- Stopping signs on Santa Rosa Street.could be covered
so that actual congestion studies could be made under normal traffic conditions.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, stated that the covering of the signs was a Council
policy decision, as the Ordinance required that the signs be placed before the
Police Department could enforce the Ordinance, and that the Public Works
Department can cover the signs if the City Council so desired.
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT of June 1, 1961.
61 -6 -16 "At the request of the Council, the Committee has studied the traffic
flows south of the Johnson Underpass and feels that steps should be taken
to minimize congestion in this section of roadway which is quite narrow.
The west side of Johnson above the underpass has been fairly well taken
care of, but we feel that signs should be installed on the east Bide from
a point just north of the junior high school's pedestrian pathway to the
power pole immediately to the south of Mrs. Bilodeau's.retaining wall
reading "No Parking Between Signs." We feel that parked cars in this
vicinity would represent a distinct hazard to passing motorists and to
school children walking in the area.„
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RESOLUTION NO. 802 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing a.No- Parking
Zone on Johnson kxtenue" was introduced on motion of Councilman Miller,
seconded by Councilman Shipsey; passed and adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
61 -6 -2T "An obstruction to visibility has been called to the Committee's
' attention on the northeasterly corner of Lizzie and Fixlini, and if the
Council has no objection, the City Engineer will take steps to have the ob-
struction removed as provided for in the Municipal Code."
No objection by the City Council to take steps to have the obstruction to
visibility on the northeasterly corner of Lizzie and Fixlini Streets removed.
61 -6 -3T "It has been called to our attention that the "3 to 5 a.m." parking
restriction has been working a hardship on the T -bone Grill at 1041 Higuera,
and the street sweeper rarely sweeps this area prior to 4 a.m., according
to the information we have received. We feel it would be helpful and we
recommend that the sign in fron of the restaurant and the sign between that
point and the Santa Rosa Street intersection be changed to read "No Parking
4 to 5 a.m."
RESOLUTION NO. 801 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing a Limited
No- Parking Zone on Higuera Street" was introduced on motion of Councilman
Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, passed and adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald:W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
61 -6 -4T "We have reviewed a suggestion of the city Engineer that certain
markings be placed on the street in the northbound lanes of traffic on
Chorro just south of the Higuera Street intersection as follows: That the
center lane be marked "Left Turn Only" and the right hand or curb lane be
painted "Thru Only ". We feel that the physical characteristics and the
traffic pattern at this intersection would be ideally suited to such treat-
ment and so recommend."
Recommendation approved on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Council-
man Shipsey.
61 -6 -5T "It is the recommendation of the committee that the stop signs
at Palm and Chorro Streets be reversed so that Chorro Street traffic flows
freely and Palm Street traffic is stopped. Recent traffic counts show a
preponderance of flows in favor of Chorro Street, and during peak hours,
cars have been blocked back as far as Higuera Street on Chorro. We also
feel that Mr. Romero's suggestion to maintain a four -way stop for about
a month would be advisable until Palm Street traffic becomes accustomed
to the Change. We would also like to suggest that the Police Department
attempt to place an officer at this location to direct traffic during the
.peak evening perdod."
RESOLUTION NO. 803 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing Stop Signs
1 on Palm Street at its Intersection with Chorro Street and Removing Stop
Signs on Chorro Street" was passed and adopted on motion of Councilman
Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
61 -6 -6T "The Traffic Committee has taken a look at the Chorro -Peach Street
intersection and feels that the turning radius on the northwest corner should
be shortened. If the Council has no objections, the engineering department
will have this done."
No objection of the City Council to shorten the turning radius on the north-
west corner of Chorro -Peach Street intersection on motion of Councilman
Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves.
61 -6 -7T "The committee has reviewed the Mayor's suggestion that no parking
be allowed on the west aide of Chorro from Peach to a point opposite the
Walnut Street intersection where Chorro Street widens out. We feel that
this suggestion has considerable merit and recommend that signs be posted
to this effect."
RESOLUTION NO. 804 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing a No- Parking
Zone on Chorro Street," was introduced 'on motion of Councilman Miller, se-
conded by Councilwoman McNeil, and was passed and adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
61 -6 -8T "The committee has looked at the corner of Palm and Nipomo and
feels the turning radius on the southeast corner dhould be shortened. If
the Council has no objection, the engineering department will have this
done."
No objection by the City Council.
61 -6 -9T "The committee has reviewed a letter requesting that a "Motel"
directional sign be placed at the corner of Carmel and Higuera. We feel,
however, that the sign should be worded "Motels ", it should be placed in
the traffic island at Higuera and Marsh and it should contain a left arrow.
In this way, it would direct motorists to two motels rather than just one."
Recommendation approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Council-
man Graves, to put the word "Motels ", instead of "Motel" on the sign to be
placed on the corner of Carmel and Higuera Streets.
61 -6 -1OT "The committee's attention has been directed to theemotel directional '
signs at Walnut and Santa Rosa directing traffic in a westerly direction
to a motel at the corner of WAlnut and Morro Streets. Since we now have
another motel on Toro near Walnut, it is recommended that these signs be
changed to include arrows in an easterly direction as well as westerly."
Recommendation approved on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Miss McNeil.
61 -6 =11T "It has been called to our attention that trucks entering and
leaving the telephone company yard facilities on Parker Street sometimes
have difficulty due to vehicles which are parked on the street at a location
too close to the driveway openings. The main difficulty is caused by the
fact that the driveways are not defined. It is therefore recommended that
the public works department work iwth the telephone company to encourage
installation of curbs and gutters. In our opinion, these should be installed
not more than six feet into the roadway area to avoid making the street
too narrow."
61 -6 -12T "We have received a request from the New Park Grocery, 1401 Osos
Street for four green zones restricting parking to 12 minutes. We feel
that one parking space on the westerly side of Osos just south of the Pismo
Street intersection should be installed at this time and consideration be
given to the providing of a second car space later if the store owner
should remove the curb, which is receiving little or no use at the present
time."
RESOLUTION NO. 805 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing a Twelve -
Minute Parking Zone on Osos Street" was-introduced on motion of Councilman
Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, and was passed and adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
61 =6 -13T "The committee has considered the request of two store owners
at the corner of Leff and Osos for some type of parking restriction to dis-
courage all -day parkers and facilitate truck loading and short -term customer
parking. We therefore recommend that the second and third car spaces ex-
tending in a northerly direction from the Leff Street intersection on the
easterly side of Osos be painted green and parking restricted to 12 minutes."
RESOLUTION NO. 806 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing a Twelve -
Minute Parking Zone on Osos Street," was introduced on motion of'Council-
man Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, and was passed and adopted by
' the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
17. Communication from the State Water Pollution Control Board announcing priority
points allocated to applicants for (PL 84 -660) construction grants during
the 1961 -62 fiscal year for sewer plant construction ordered received and
filed.
18. City Attorney William Houser stated that due to a delay in the District
Attorney's office, the proposed agreement between the City and the School
District for joint use of facilities for recreation purposes at the new
Laguna School Site will not be presented at this time, but that as soon
as the District Attorney's office has the agreement ready, he would present
it to the City Council for its consideration.
19. Mr. Houser, City Attorney, reported to the City Council that there were
several methods of financing thepplacement of sidewalks throughout the City.
The major ones were as follows:
a. Adopt an ordinance that would require property owners to put in
their own sidewalks.
b. City place sidewalks with its own forces at the general City expense.
c. Sidewalks be placed through the use of the various State Improve-
, ment Acts.
d. Adoption by the Council of an ordinance with provisions similar
to the 1911 Act that handled through City departments.
Councilman.-.Graves suggested that Mr. Houser prepare a written report on
the matters just presented and then have the Council appoint a committee
consisting of Council members and citizens to study this problem and make
recommendations to the City Council on the placement of sidewalks in the
City.
Mr. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, suggested that the citizens'
committee be informed not to require the City to pay for the sidewalks but
that the sidewalks be placed and paid for'by the property owners concerned,
as all sidewalks in town have been placed at property owners' expense.
Councilman Miller agreed with Mr. Graves that a citizens' committee should
be appointed to study this matter, but recommended that if a committee is
appointed, that a time limit be placed on their deliberation so that a re-
port could be presented to the City Council within 60 -90 days at the very
latest.
At this time, Mayor Davidson called for a recess.
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The City re- convened with all Council members present.
R. At this time Mr. Houser, City Attorney, presented for the Council's con -
sideration an ordinance establishing setback lines on both sides of Broad
Street from Monterey Street to the southeast city limit line. Mr. Houser
explained that under the provisions of the City Chartery this could be
considered an emergency ordinance and would.go into effect immediately upon
its passage by the Council, but would require publication once in the
San Luis Obispo County Telegram Tribune.
ORDINANCE NO. 191 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Establishing Setback Lines
on Both Sides of Broad Street From Monterey-Street to the Southeast City
Limit Line" was passed and adopted on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded
by Councilman Graves, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson.
NOES: None '
ABSENT: None
30. Communication from George White, 1305 Marsh Street, requesting that the
City Council rezone his property at the southeast corner of Marsh and John-
son Avenue from R -4 to C -2 for construction of a service stati6nz.
George White appeared before the City Council on behalf of his request that
the City Council rezone his property from R -4 to C -2. Mr. White stated
that he believed that he had been very patient with both the Council and the
Planning Commission in the delays for consideration of his request and
rezoning. The matter had been held up during the general plan studies.
The City Clerk read a portion of the office minutes of the City Council
meeting of April 17, 1961, at which time the City Council denied the rezoning
request of George White for C -2 zoning.
City Attorney William Houser reported to the City Council the history of
the George White.rezoning request and actions taken by the Planning Commission
on the matter. Mr. Houser explained that since the Council had taken final
action on Mr. White's original appeal by denying the rezoning, he stated
that the present request was incorrectly presented to the Council, and that
if Mr. White wishes to request a rezoning, he must comply with the provisions
of the Municipal Code to initiate ;%a request for zoning change.
It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the '
City Council should initiate the rezoning request for the Planning Commission
for lots one through six on the south side of Marsh Street between Johnson
and Pepper Streets from R -4 to C -2 for immediate study`:and report of recom-
mendation to the City Council. Motion denied on the following roll call vote:
AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller.
NOES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson.
ABSENT: None
20. Report by the City Engineer on the possibility of the installation of
sidewalks on Cuesta Drive between Felton and Highland Drive:
Mr. Romero reported that four properties had been involved in the
sidewalk construction, but that the cost would be extremely expensive
:because of retaining wall, driveway, and yard revisions necessary to
meet the future sidewalk grade. He mentioned that several property
owners had pointed out that sidewalk installation on the west side
would be much less expensive and easier to accomplish.
After a short discussion the City Council referred the matter of side-
walks to a new committee, which will study the over -all sidewalk
problem within the City..
21. Letter -to, "Honorable Mayor and City Council" from Richard D. Miller,
Administrative Officer: "The following recommendations are in response
to the Council's request that Miss Clark and I look into the request of the I
Art Council of the San Luis Obispo City School Board regarding hanging of
certain pictures in the public Library. .,
"We have given this careful consideration and feel that the following
factors should be given primary consideration:
(1) Protection of the paintings;
(2) Appropriateness of facilities for display purposes; and
(3) Avoidance of interruption of normal activities.
"Neither the library nor the City Hall have been designed for the purpose,
but we feel that perhaps the City Hall would be better suited, particularly
the Council Chambers. We feel that display of the paintings above the
Philippine mahogany moulding would not be ideal from the viewer's stand-
point, but we feel that this location would offer some protection against
the possibility of vandalism or damage caused by exposure to the elements,
e.g., sunlight, dampness, etc. We feel there is no place as well suited
in the library.
"If the City Council and the Art Council felt that our suggestion had
merit, it is suggested that the City Attorney be asked to obtain necessary
legal clearances and waivers of liability from the school board and /or
othdr persons under the supervision of Jean Abraham, Director of Planning
and Building to insure protection of the City Hall building."
Mr. Miller stated that Mrs. Jorgensen of the Art Council was not pleased
with the recommendation, and had indicated the Art Council would probably
try to find a more suitable location that the Council Room to hang the paint-
ings, if possible. After discussion by the .City Council, it was moved by
Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the recommendation
of the Administrative Office and the City Librarian be accepted.
22. Mr. Houser, City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration the
matter of the fees charged by the Consulting 4ttorneys for the parking
district just completed. It appeared that a senior partner of Orrick,
Dahlquist, Harrington & Sutcliffe had presented an original proposal to
do the work for $1,000. The contract had never been amended, even though
the normal fee for projects of this type is-one per cent of the bond sale,
or in this case $4,200. Legally, the City could not go back and increase
a contract after the work was done without some provision in the contract for
such adjustments. Mr. Houser stated that as the original contract of $1,000
called for $350,000 worth of bonds, and since the actual sale was $420,000,
then the City could pay for the additional work performed. Mr. Houser
recommended that the Council pay $700 as a reasonable sum for the additional
work plus the original $1,000 fee.
The recommendation of the City Attorney was approved for payment of $1,700
on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, and the
' Attorney was instructed to send a letter of explanation to the bond attorneys.
24. City Council requested a joint meeting with'the City Planning Commission
to be held on Tuesday, June 13, 1961, at 7:30 P. M.
25. Request that the City Planning Commission investigate development of Higuera
Street from Marsh Street to Madonna Road was referred to the joint City
Council- Planning Commission Meeting of June 13, 1961.
27. Communication from Ray C. Skinner, requesting release of Subdivision Bonds
of Tracts 169 and 207 was ordered held over until June 19, 1961, meeting of
the Commission.
Mr. Romero, City Engineer, stated that the Subdivision was not ready for
acceptance by the City, and that this request be held over to the next meeting.
28. Communication from City Planning Commission recommending that the City Coun-
cil accept the final subdivision map of Tract 213, Laguna Park Homes, No.- 3,
was ordered received and. filed.
29. Communication from John Ross, AIA, questioning the basis used by the City
Building Department in arriving at the evaluation of Building permits.
Mr. Abraham, Director of Planning & Building, presented to the City Council
a letter which he had written to Mr. Ross explaining this matter, and Mr.
Ross stated that he was satisfied with Mr. Abraham's reply. Communication
was ordered received and filed.
31. Claim from E. P. Van Leuven, 1998 Fixlini Street, stating that there was a
hole in Fixlini Street which caused damage to his automobile in the amount
of $12.50. The matter, was referred to the City's insurance carrier.
32. .Communication from Lewis E. Hammitt, 1456 Foothill Boulevard, bringing to
the Council's attention a hazardous driving and parking situation that
exists on Foothill Boulevard eastward from California Boulevard. The letter
was referred to the City Traffic Committee for investigation and report.
33. Communication" 'friiin Ghfford °Dulci011 ?.presenting' the: problem• of °trucks double"
oparking 'iii"thei'dowitdvih'laiea f6k- "extended per ods fc time. = 'Ordered'- received
and filed '" ",
34. Communication from A. E. Morrow, presenting a sewer connection charge for
his property at 1661 Frederick Street and asking the City Council to exempt
him from the charge.
Mr. Romero, City Engineer, reported on this matter and the City Council
instructed Mr. Romero to write Mr. Morrow explaining the City's Sewer
Connection Policy.
35. Communication from Mr. Romero, City Engineer, for clarification on the two -
hour parking limit on Monterey Street between Pepper and California Boule-
vard. It was the Traffic-Committee's recommendation that two -hour park-
ing be from 9 A. M. to 6 P. M. and no parking between 3 to 5 A. M. as is
the standard procedure throughout the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 807 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing a Limited No-
Parking Zone on Monterey Street," was passed and adopted on the motion of
Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
37. Communication from the Anderson Hotel requesting that the City Council
extend the "Hotel Zone" on Monterey Street so that adequate parking be
allowed. Referred to the Traffic Committee.
39. Copy of Communication sent out by Mayor Davidson to the State Highway
Commission for action on the Madonna Road interchange. Ordered received
and filed.
41. Communication from the student body of Mission Central Catholic High School
thanking the City Council for the activities of Youth and Government Day.
Ordered received and filed.
42. Bulleting from the League of California Cities on budget and league activi-
ties for the fiscal year of 1961 -62. Ordered received and filed.
43. Notice from the Division of Highways informing the City that the construc-
tion of a traffic interchange and frontage roads to U. S. 101 at Los Osos
Valley Road had been awarded to Walter Brothers' Construction Company of
San Luis Obispo. Ordered received and filed.
44. Mayor Davidson brought up the matter of the attendance of himself, and
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, at the Coastal Days' Celebration.in
San Francisco, and wished to receive the Council's approval.
After some discussion it was moved by Councilman Miller, seconced by Miss
Margaret McNeil, that they attend with the expenses of the Mayor being
paid by the City. Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller.
NOES: Gerald W. Shipsey.
ABSENT: None
45. Mayor Davidson requested Council's permission to be out of the state for
the period of June 23 -27, 1961. Request approved on motion of Councilman
Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Miss McNeil, meeting adjourned at
1:10 A. M. on June 6, 1961.
Approved this 3id'� day of July, 1961.
�/ City Clerk
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