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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/07/19611 f' 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 7, 1961 - -- 7:30 P. M. CITY HALL Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson. ROLL CALL: Present - Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. .Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. Absent - Note CITY STAFF PRESENT: Planning and Building Director Abraham, Parks and Recreation Superintendent Flory, City Attorney Houser, Administrative Officer Miller, City Engineer Romero, Fire Chief Schlobohm, Police Chief Schofield, City Clerk Fitzpatrick. Minutes for the Regular Meeting of July 17, 1961 at 7:30 P. M. and the Adjourned Meetings of June 20; July 6, and July-20, 1961 at 7:30 P. M. were approved on motion:;of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller. Claims against the City for the month of August, 1961 were approved on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. 1. The City Clerk reported the following bids received and opened for construc- :tion of Municipal Parking Lot No. 6, City Plan 10 -61. (Eng. Est. $16,250) 17 A. J. Diani Construction Company Santa Maria 2- Madonna Construction Company San Luis Obispo 3 -. R. McGray Santa Maria $19,058.60 $18,562.05 $16,494.86 4- Ted Watkins Construction Company $19,317.64 San Luis Obispo 5- General Engineering & Construction Company $13,992.57 Thos. Baumberger San Luis Obispo Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, suggested that the City Council, before awarding bid for construction of-the parking lot, should first consider the problem of the adjoining building, as some work will have to be done for the safety of this building; and while this work is being carried on, it might conflict with the contractor building the parking lot. Mayor Davidson reported to the City Council on the steps taken leading up to the retention of a consulting engineer, Hans L. Mager to make a study of the Dalessi building. ... Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, read the following report from Hans L. Mager: "Based on the investigation of the Obispo Theater, as requested by you, my opinion is that this structure does not meet the present Code require- ments, and is in imtnediate'danger, for the following reasons: I. The brick walls are cracked and in poor structural condition. 2. The mortar is weak. 3. The quality of brick is.very poor. 4. The brick walls are unreinforced, and height to length ratios are such that a collapsing condition could be created. S. The parapet walls and particularly the front corner area, is in immediate danger of collapsing. i "The immediate danger occurs along the side wall and-parapet wall abutting the :proposed parking lot, and particularly, the front corner of the building. "My recommendation is that immediate steps should be taken to bring the build- ing up to the required safe condition." Mr. Houser, City Attorney, stated that the structural engineer should go furthei than presented in the report and should tell the City Council whether the building is in such a state of disrepair that it should be closed and no public allowed therein. Mr. Houser further stated that the City Council should also determine if the City has required any extra work of the Roberts Construction Company toward demolishing the City -owned buildings without a change order. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, suggested that the City Council authorize David F. Romero, City Engineer, to proceed with demolition and be allowed to negotiate with the contractor, J. A. Roberts for extra work if necessary. After discussion of the problem by the City Council, it was moved by Council- man Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the City proceed with demolition ofL:the buildings; but thatcMr :f Romero;: :City, :Engineer..and':Mris Mager;.Consuiting Engineer;.be present when the demolition of the Dalessi property commences, so the work may be stopped if there appears to be any daager:to :•the "public. Also, Mr. Romero was authorized to negotiate for extra work up to $200. Motion carried. Council Order #1 Mr. Romero, City Engineer, recommended to the City Council that the low bid of General Engineering and Construction Company be acknowledged, but that the Council delay awarding the bid for construction-of the parking lot for fifteen days in order to allow the demolition problem to be settled. 2. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the following salary step increases were granted: Norge Piccardo, Janitor, from Step 1 at $305 per month to Step 2 at $322 per month. James Clark, Janitor, from Step 2 at $322 per month to Step 3 at' $340 per month. 3. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the following contract payment was approved on recommendation of David F. Romero, City Engineer: J. A. Roberts Construction Company Parking Lot No. 6 Estimate No. 1, $9,666.00 4. Communication from David F. Romero recommending that Reuben Lewis be assigned the position of Parking Meter Repairman, Range 21, Step 4, $425 per month, approved on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves. 10. At this time the City Council held a public auction on the sale of surplus items as advertised. Item No. 1: 6 -volt Nu -way Quick Battery Charger -- minimum bid $15. Mayor Davidson opened the auction, received one bid from Joe Reis for $15, accepted and sold to Mr. Reis. Item No. 2: Metal Gas Light Standard -- minimum bid $5. Final bid of Mr. Joe Reis of $15 was accepted and sold to Mr. Reis. ' Item No. 3: Four Concrete Electric Light Standards -- minimum bid $5 each. Several bidders bid on these items and the-final bid'of J. Dan O'Donnel for $150 was accepted and sold to Mr. O'Donuel. 5. Proposal of D. Jackson Faustman, consulting traffic engineer, for an analysis of the double parking practices in the San Luis Obispo central business dis- trict was accepted on motion of::Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey. 1 1 6. On motion of.'Councilman Shipsey, - seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the Mayor was authorized to sign the renewal of the agreement with the State Disaster Office for tgmporary transfer of Civil Defense Pumper No. 29 to the City of San Luis Obispo. 7. Final passage of ORDINANCE NO. 194 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Amending Portions of Article Ill, Chapter I, Part I of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code;" was passed and adopted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by'Councilwoman McNeil, 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 Councilman Graves asked what could be done about posting signs in City parks regarding the requirement of keeping dogs on leash. •After discussion by the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, that the City install signs in parks notifying the public.to curb dogs. This regulation to include other City facilities with signs to be posted at discretion of Mr. Flory. Council Order #2. 8. Final Passage of ORDINANCE NO. 196 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Approving the Annexation to the City of San Luis Obispo of Certain Inhabited Territory Designated as 'Freeway Addition'.," 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 9. Final passage of ORDINANCE NO. 196 (1961 Series), "AN Ordinance of Intention to Lease the Lopez Canyon Property to the Santa Lucia Area Council, Boy Scouts of America," was passed and adopted on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded-by Councilman Shipsey, 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 11. RESOLUTION NO.. 809 (1961 Series), "A Resolution- Adopting and Submitting a Budget for•Expenditure of-State Allocated (Engineering) Funds," 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 12. Commander 0. J. Gullickson, Assistant-Director of Civil Defense, appeared before the City Council with the report regarding the present status of the City's Civil Defense And!:Disaster group and also presented future plans for Civil Defense in-the City. Commander Gullickson urged the City Council that the City Hall Control Center be made ready for emergency in the near future so as to-be ready for any eventuallity. He further briefly explained the present shelter program and urged that the-City Council support this program. He also reported on his organization for radiological defense and biological and chemical warfare, and recommended that the City Fire and Police Services be augmented by volunteer Civil Defense Groups. ' Mayor Davidson thanked the Commander for the report and for the work he has done for the City on Civil Defense. 13. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, an agree - went was authorized through the Pacific Gas and Electric.:Company and the City for an electrical service extension for Whale Rock Pumping Plant No. 1 and No. 2. 14. At this time the City Council discussed the rules of procedure for the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo. The City Clerk read the proposed rules as prepared by Mr. Houser, City Attorney, and the City Council then discussed the various points. Councilman Graves suggested that the Mayor be allowed to make motions and /or seconds to motions: While under the Charter, the-Mayor doesn't-have the veto power he should have and the right to-make and second motions. After some discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, that the Mayor be granted the right to make and second a motion made by other membeis of the Council.- Motion carried. Councilman Miller suggested that the matter of appointing citizens to the various boards and commissions should be placed in the proposed rules of order of the'Council so as to-avoid any confusion-in Council appointments: The Council discussed the recommendation of Councilman Miller, and it was the common consent of the Council that all vacancies of boards and commissions be placed on the Agenda for the last meeting in May so that the City Council could take-:action by the first meeting in June, and that any board or com- mission member who intended to resign at the end of his term would be asked to notify the City Council by the last meeting in May. Vacancies occurring during the year wouuld be announced at the first meeting the Council was notified, and the Council would submit-the names to the City Clerk who would submit the names to the Council five days before the next meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 810 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Adopting the-Rules of Pro- cedure of-the Council of the City of San -Luis Obispo," was passed and adopted on the motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, 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 15. As Mr.: Jerry Martin of Morro Bay did not appear before the Council, the matter was dropped from the Agenda. 16. Communication from Ray C. Skinner Companies proposing an exchange of property owned by the City in the Laguna Lake area in exchange for dredging on the City -owned property was again discussed. The City Clerk read a letter from Fred L: Hector who designed tle master plan for the Laguna Lake Development, who recommends that Mr. Skinner's proposal of peninsulas and islands was not a good'solution, and that the ultimate solution was the widening and deepening of the lake at all points. The City Clerk then read a letter from the City Park and Recreation Commission agreeing with the granting of City -owned property..to the Skinner Companies in trade for dredging on the City -owned property. The Park and Recreation Commission recommended that no islands be created and that the present dikes be removed; and-if any dredging is done, it be done on the icity property. The City Clerk then read a portion of the minutes of a special City Planning Commission Meeting of July 4, 1961, called at the request of the City-Council to discuss the proposal of Mr. Skinner. The minutes showed that it was the majority opinion of all parties present that the City should grant the pro- perty to Mr. Skinner and that the City should receive an exchange in,the equal amount of dredging on the City's side of the lake. It was also the majority opinion that all dikes be removed and that no islands or-peninsulas be formed as suggested by Mr. Skinner. Councilman Miller suggested that the City Council follow the thoughts of the Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Commission, and the citizens Laguna Lake Committee, and deed an acre of City land to Mr. Skinner and then have Mr. Skinner do dredging of City property in trade for the land granted, and that the build -up of land on the parcel granted to Mr. Skinner not be considered in the dollar trade of dredging on City -owned property. n r_� �I Mr. Ray C. Skinner appeared before the Council stating that he had read the recommendations'of the various boards and commissions and that he would not pursue the point of forming islands, etc., but he stated that his company still wished to purchase the one acre of City -owned land adjacent to their development and would exchange dredging wherever the City desired if his equipment could be used. The City Council discussed the proper method of using the dredge to the best advantage of the City for land being exchanged with Mr. Skinner. Mr. Skinner offered to purchase one acre of City -owned property for $3,250 and would then dredge on the City -owned property, time and material equal to this amount. The City Council and Staff then discussed the area to be dredged, amount of dredging material, and where the spoil should be located. After considerable discussion, the matter was referred to Mr. Houser, City Attorney, to prepare an ordinance for the Council's consideration containing the following basic provisions: 1. Exchange land with Mr. Skinner at $3,250 per acre minimum. 2. If more than one acre of land is involved, then the $3,250 per acre would be used as basis for additional acreage. -3. The number of days of dredging work with the minimum'of one thousans cubic yards per day =- dredging to be done on an eight -hour day basis, City not responsible for break -downs of equipment. 17. Requests of Rnuthson -Helms Company that the City accept the off -site im- provements and release the Subdividers Bond for Tract 203, Ann Arbor Estates; and that.'the City Council permit the delay of planting the required street trees until the Subdivisions is completely occupied, were ordered dropped from the Agenda, as Mr. Romero, City Engineer, reported that the Subdivision was still not ready for acceptance by the City. The City Engineer was in- structed to notify the Rnuthson -Helms Company of the Council's action and also a list of items in the Tract that should.be corrected before the Council could consider its acceptance. Council Order No. 3 Mayor- Davidson Balled a recess at 10:40 P. M. The meeting reconvened at 10:50 P. -M. with all Councilmen present. ---------------- 18. Recommendation of the City Planning Commission that the City Council adopt the final map of Tract 225, College Highlands No. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 830 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Approving the Final Map of Tract 225, Subject to the filing of the Necessary Bonds, Subdivision Agreement, Etc." 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 A. RESOLUTION NO. 831 (1961'Series), "A Resolution Establishing Inspection Fee account for Tract 225," was passed and adopted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded 1yy Councilman Shipsey, 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 20. Petition from Ray C. Skinner on behalf of Josephine M. Barnhill for annexation to the City of the former Johe property. Referred to the Planning Commission for report to the City Council. 21. Communication from the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company requesting a loading zone on Mill Street adjacent to the rear of the telephone building. 22. Communication from Margaret S. Lloyd requesting that the City Council allow a variance in the water ordinance, as she occupies a two -unit dwelling and is so billed, and requests that she be billed as a single family dwelling. After discussion among the City Council, no action was taken on the request and the ordinance was to be enforced as written. 23. Communication from Peter R. Andre requesting on behalf of Sinsheimer Bros. that the City abandon-that portion of Osos Street lying northerly of Olive Street.adjacent.to Block #76. Mayor Davidson stated that he believed that this street should not.be abandoned, as it maybe needed when future widening of Highway 1 is made. The matter was referred to the Planning Commission for investigation and recommendation to the City Council. 24. Communication from the City Engineer regarding speed zone survey on Laurel Lane between Johnson Avenue and Orcutt,Road, and recommending that the speed limit be set at 40 mph. ORDINANCE NO. 197 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Establishing a•40 -Mile Per Hour Maximum Speed Limit on Laurel Lane Between-Johnson Avenue and Orcutt Road," was introduced and passed to print on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey;, C1ay.P. Davidson. - NOES: None ABSENT: None 25. Communication from the City Planning Commission forwarding a resolution recommending approval of proposal to realign-Bishop Street northeast of John- son Avenue. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, presented the proposal f6r the Coun- cil's information and the reasons for realigning of this street at its pro- posed location. The City Council discussed the proposal as presented by Mr. Romero. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, that the City renegotiate with the County for a full 50 -foot street width at the location for the consideration of the 60 -foot being abandoned to the County. Motion carried. Council Order #4 26. The City Council discussed the right -of -way encroachment by Allan Ochs on Rachel Street, as he is storing building materials, pipe, etc. in the street right -of -way. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City Attorney be instructed to write.a letter and notify Mr. Ochs to remove the pipe, etc. from the Rachel Street right - of-way. Motion carried. 27. The informal request of the County Board of Supervisors for the City of San Luis Obispo to provide fire protection services at the County airport on Edna Road by contract,•was referred to the City Administrative Officer and Fire Chief.for study and recommendation.by the City Council-. Council Order #5 28. Communication from 0. M. Campbell, Pismo Beach, bringing to.the City Coun- cil's attention a hazard which exists for west -bound traffic on Broad Street at the Higuera Street intersection was ordered filed, and the City Clerk was requested to write a letter,thanking Mr. Campbell for his interest in traffic safety. 29. Communication from Mr. Lee M. Schlobohm, Fire Chief, requesting that he be granted permission to attend the Fire Chiefs' Association meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 25 -28 in lieu of the League of California Cities meeting in October. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommends approval ' of the request with the understanding that the Chief will take his own personal car and not a City car. Recommendation approved on motion of Coun- cilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves. 30. Communication from the Mission Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company requesting that the City Council place a 12- minute parking zone in front of their place of business at 331 Pacific Street was referred to the Traffic Committee. 31. Communication from the Southern Pacific Company requesting that if the City Council should receive a request from the Sante Fe Railroad Company asking permission to appear before the Council relative to a merger with the Western Pacific Railroad, the Southern Pacific would also like to appear before the City Council on their own behalf regarding the merger. 32. Board Order of the County Board of Supervisors dated July 24, 1961 in the matter of meeting with the City Council regarding discussion of regulations for overnight recreational purposes at Santa Margarita Lake, was set for August 16,.1961 at 10 A. M. Received and filed. ' 33. Board Order of the County Board of Supervisors dated July 24, 1961, (a res- olution of intention to convey easement for public road purposes to the City of San Luis Obispo, Madonna (French) Road.) Received and filed. 34. For the Council's information Board Order of the County Board of Supervisors dated July 24, 1961 in the matter of application #10216, permit 415882 of the City of San Luis Obispo to the State Water Rights Board regarding change in place of use presently covered for water supply was ordered filed. Received and filed. 35. Board Order of the County Board of Supervisors dated July 24, 1961 regarding the letter from the San Luis Obispo City Council requesting a meeting be- tween the Board of Supervisors and the City Council regarding the authoriza- tion of Supervisor Gates to go to Washington, D. C., to negotiate for pro- ject of Santa Margarita Lake, etc. was ordered filed. Received and filed. 36. Board Order of the County Board of Supervisors dated July 24; 1961, regard- ing the motion of Supervisor Kimball that a meeting be held between the Supervisors and the City Council relative to water supply of Santa Margarita Lake and apportionment thereof, was lost for want of a second. Received and filed. 37. Copy of Communication from the. County of San Luis Obispo Public Health. Department regarding recommended water pollution and contamination control measures at Salinas Reservoir. Received and filed. 38. A notice from the California Water Commission announcing a meeting to be .held ih'.Euieka,; bn August 4,­. ;1961.'at :10: A. -M. explaining :l amendments•'to the - Davit- Grunsky Act -for -State "assistaince'..for local water agencies. Received and filed. 39. Mayor Davidson announced that at the County Board of Supervisors meeting held this date that the Board of Supervisors had called a County -wide water meeting to be held August 23, 1961 in the Council Chambers of the City Hall in San Luis Obispo for discussion for the formation of a County -wide water district. 40. The Quarterly Financial Report of use of City Funds by the Chamber of Com- merce for the period of April 1, 1961 to-June 30, 1961 was ordered received and filed. 41. Mayor Davidson appointed a Council committee of Councilman Shipsey and Miller to meet with the representatives of the Division of Highways regard- ing acquisition of City property by the State of California. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the meeting adjourned at 12:40 P. M. to Wednesday, August 9, 1961 at 7:30 in the City Hall ' of- San - Luis - Obispo. Approved this 21st day of August, 1961. Cit Clerk