HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/19621
REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
May 7, 1962;= 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:., Gerald W.
Shipsey, Donald Q. Miller, Clay P. Davidson
Introduction of Student Officials: San Luis High School: Mayor, Clifton Jolley;
Councilman, Marsha Rood; Councilman, Pat. Hall; Administrative Officer, Langdon
Winner; Building Inspector, David Hudgens; City. Attorney, Lloyd Abbott; City
Engineer, John Punches; Chief of Police, Art Rice; Parks & Recreation Supt,
Sharon Blair; Planning Director, Sandra Law;. Water Superintendent, Mike McCormick.
Mission High School: Councilman, Kelly Garrett; Councilman Roy Weipert; City
Clerk, Virginia Weber; Fire Chief, Jeff Eppert; Librarian, Patty Jensen; Street
Superintendent, John:Abatti. .
City Staff Present: J. W. Abraham, Planning Director; Miss Pat Clerk, Librarian;
J., H. Fitzpatrick,.City Clerk; William Flory.- Park &.Rec-
reation Supt., William Houser, City Attorney; R. D. Miller,
Administrative Officer,; David Romero, City Engineer; William
Schofield, Police Chief; Lee Schlobohm, Fire Chief, E. P.
Thompson, Water Supt.
Approval of the minutes were held over.
Claims against the City for the month of May 1962 were approved on motion of
Councilman Graven, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil subject to the approval of
the Administrative Officer.
1. City Clerk reported on the following bids received for Street Improvements
Project 45 -46, Laural Lane & 6rcutt Road:
CONTRACTOR
5 -62
6 -62.
TOTAL
Madonna Const. Co.
$5,047.50
$12444.00
-$6,491.50
G. 0. Ferini
5,174.50
11483.30
6;659.80
Gen. Eng. & Const. Co.
4,832.00
1,426.00
6,258.00
Valley Paving & Const. Co.:
3,919.50
1,254.75
5,174.25
Watkins
5,362.50-
19494.20
69856.70
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer recommended that the low bid of Valley
Paving and Construction Co. of $5,174.25 be accepted.
Mr. Miller reported that the low bid was subject to the approval of the
Division of Highways as it is 13% over the estimate but that Mr. Romero
has contacted the Division of Highways and.they stated they would probably
approve the project.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey the low bid
was awarded to Valley-Paving and Construction Company subject to final approval
of the Division of Highways.
2. City Clerk reported on the following bids received for.project 10 -62, San
Luis Drive realignment:
Madonna Const. Co. $16,950.00
Guido 0. Ferini 17,589.80
Ted Watkins 16,618.50
Valley Paving & Const. Co. 15,904.70
General Eng. & Coast. 190353.50
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer-recommended that the low-bid.of
Valley Paving & Construction.Company in the amount of $15,904.70 be
accepted.
Recommendation that -the City Council hold over awarding of bid until the
School Board deposits their share of the -fund with the City.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves'the bid was
awarded to Valley Paving & Construction Company subject to receipt of the
School District's share of the project.
3. City Clerk reported the following bids received for furnishing 378 feet of
12 inch cast iron pipe for the City water department:
1. U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company, $5.20 per ft. or $1,965.60 including
tax.,..
2•. Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company, $5.505 per foot or $2080.89.
Mr. Thompson, Water Superintendent recommended that the law bid of U. S.
Pipe and Foundry Company be accepted.
On motion of Councilman Shi se , seconded by Councilman Miller, the low bid
of U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company was accepted:
4. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
salary step increases were approved:
Jack A. Carrington, Laborer - Equipment Operator from Step 3 at $380 per
month to Step 4 at $402 per month effective-June 1, 1962.
Lynne-T. Stefanetti, Typist Clerk - Library, from Step 1 at $275 per month
to Step 2 at $290 per month effective June 1, 1962.
5. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following
contract payments were-approved and-ordered paid including change orders No.
1 & 2:
1. Excavateand remove from the Parking Lot one 500 gallon fuel tank, and
backfill and compact the excavation for the sum of-$35 .'00.
2. Construct, install., and paint one bench in accordance with the plans and
specifications from Municipal Parking Lot 1114, Expansion, Phase No. 2.
City Plan No. 9 -62 for the sum of $175.0.0.
Pay Est. #3, McGray Construction Company for Parking Lot 114 extension.
$2,260.08:
6. Traffic Committee report of May 3, 1962:
62 -5 -1C In regard to the petition by certain property owners on Slack
Street to have parking restrictions installed on the south side of the '
street, the Traffic Committee has definite reservations on the advisability
of such a move. Moreover, it would take 5 to 6 weeks to order the necessary
signs for such an installation, and it is thought that the best course of
action at this time would be to urge the City Attorney to expedite development.
of necessary procedures to finance and install sidewalks in the area.
The Committee feels that a more serious situation exists on Hathway near
Kentucky and is contacting the property owners on the south side of Hathway
to see whether or not they would object to restriction of parking on that
side of the street.
Councilman Miller stated that he had discussed that matter with a member
of the School Board and that the member he talked to stated that if the
property owners adjacent to the school would put in sidewalks thenthe School
Board would also proceed and place sidewalks on their porperty.
Councilman Graves stated he talked to aiother member of the School Board
who told him about the same thing as reported by Councilman Miller, that
the School Board would proceed if the property owners would also.
William Houser, City Attorney stated that he would prepare a petition for
signatures of the property owners for construction of sidewalks with the
condition that they would not put in the sidewalk unless they were also
placed' by the School Board.
Mr. Romero, City Engineer reported that he could prepare the Plans and
Specifications for placing sidewalks on Slack Street within two weeks after
notice to proceed.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by.Councilman Shipsey that the Council
adopt the report of the Traffic Committee. Motion carried.
7. For Council's consideration, introduction of Ordinance #224. "An ordinance
adding section 5200.6A to the Municipal Code providing for rates for
additional residential rubbish collection. ", was discussed by the Council.
The City Council discussed the various provisions.of.the proposed Ordinance,
and several Council members suggested a clarification of certain points
covered.
8. At this time the City Council considered final passage of Ordinance #223.
"An ordinance accepting the requirements of Section 13522 of the Penal
Code relating to training of Law Enforcement Officers."
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, final
passage of Ordinance #273.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gera13`W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. At this time Mayor Davidson reported to the Council on the.activities of
the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Development Committee which is attempting
to develop industry in the City of San Luis Obispo and its environs. Mayor
Davidson also announced a meeting that will be held at Santa Maria Wednesday
' May 9, 1962 it 1 P.M. at which time presentations will be made by the Cities
and County of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo to a group of industrial,
and Chamber of Commerce people from Los Angeles County who may be interested
in developing industries in this area.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor
Davidson, consideration
of the Ordinance was held over and the City Clerk was instructed to
send
out copies to the Council for their information.
The City Attorney
and
Administrative Officer were asked to contact the
garbage company to
see
whether or not they felt that it was feasible to
pickup rubbish in
the same
place as garbage.
8. At this time the City Council considered final passage of Ordinance #223.
"An ordinance accepting the requirements of Section 13522 of the Penal
Code relating to training of Law Enforcement Officers."
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, final
passage of Ordinance #273.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gera13`W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. At this time Mayor Davidson reported to the Council on the.activities of
the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Development Committee which is attempting
to develop industry in the City of San Luis Obispo and its environs. Mayor
Davidson also announced a meeting that will be held at Santa Maria Wednesday
' May 9, 1962 it 1 P.M. at which time presentations will be made by the Cities
and County of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo to a group of industrial,
and Chamber of Commerce people from Los Angeles County who may be interested
in developing industries in this area.
The Mayor stated this was.a public meeting and hoped that members of the
City Council would plan to attend.
10. Report from Building and Planning Director on Building Code Board of Appeals
was discussed by the City Council.
Mayor Davidson reported on a meeting held with builders, contractors, engineers,
architects and interested parties regarding the Board of Appeals and stated
that he was not as yet ready to recommend for or against the formation of the
Board until he discussed the matter with other members of the Council present
at that meeting.
Councilman Miller stated he was opposed to the formation of the Board as he
did not believe it is needed and that it adds to an' already cumbersome
Building Permit problem.
Mayor Davidson stated he believed that this Board would be a good thing
for the City as many problems could be handled by.this Board in Public
Relations on Building problems.
Councilman Graves agreed that a Board would do a good job in the-Public
Relations field. I -
R D. Miller Administrative Officer stated that he did not believe that
appointing a control•board -would have much advantage to the.City but that
if the City Council wished to appoint a Board to study a special problem,
make recommendations and then be disbanded, this might have some merit, but
just appointing a Board to handle some future problem would just add to
Administrative problems. ..
11. Report from Council Committee of the Taxi Service in the City of San Luis
Obispo was held over.
12 Report from the City Clerk on ownership and assessment valuation of the area
& lying outside the City along Orcutt Road and Broad Street.was presented to
13 the Council and communication from Mission Realty regarding possible annexation
of a parcel of.land. adjoining the City limits south of,.Broad Street was also
read. .
The City Clerk presented a map showing the area outside the.City• and a
tabulation showing owners names and assessment valuation.
The City Council discussed the report and area in'the proposed annexation-
and also discussed the best methods of having.,the property annexed to the
City.
William Houser, City Attorney suggested that the property owners in the
area who are interested in annexation to the City should be the ones to
carry the annexation petitions and not the.City Employees„ as in the past
this has started the annexation proceedings on the wrong foot as many
people figured the City was.pushing the annexation. Mr. Houser also
suggested that the formal.petition be•filed after the informal petition.
Mr. Bargewell of Mission Realty appeared before the City Council and asked
if their client could be included in the informal petition for annexation,
being considered by the Council.
Mr. Shreffler of Mission Realty stated that his firm would be very happy to
circulate the petition for annexation.
14. Mr. Romero, City Engineer asked for a Council determination regarding
whether the City should provide and purchase excess capacity in the Silver
City sewer. .lift station, and.whether the City-should accept this lift.,
station for maintenance at this time, or at some future date when additional
properties utilize the station.
Mr. Romero pointed out that for approximately $600.00 the City could double
the capacity of the lift station being installed :by�the. '.Silver.:.City..Trailer
Park and could thereby serve most of the area adjacent to the Silver City
development.
Mr. Romero recommended that the City Not accept maintenance or power cost for
the lift station until such time as additional properties are tied in, when
it could then be considered a community lift station, and could properly
fall under City jurisdiction. He suggested that provisions for easements to
serve adjacent property should be made at this time in order that a future
Council could accept them.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney suggested that the City enter into an agreement or
contract with the property owners for future acceptance by the City including
easements, right -of -way, maintenance and power costs.
Mr. Romero stated that total project of the Sewer Lift Station and force
main would cost about $11,000 and that for an additional cost of approximately
$600 the capacity of the lift station could be doubled.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey it was moved
that the City purchase excess capacity in the Sewer Lift Station and force
main up to $600.
9n motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller the City
Attorney to prepare agreement for Council consideration for operation of
Sewer Lift Station by property owners until adjacent property owners hook
up or City accepts maintenance and operations.
15. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending Council's approval
of Final Map of Tract No. 25, Ann Arbor Estates No 2.
Mr. Romero,. City Engineer presented the final map of the Tract and explained
the provisions of the subdivision agreements as follows and recommended
acceptance by the City: , _
1. The subdivider shall fully improve Southwood Drive except that no
I sidewalks are required on the north side across the frontage of the
Perozzi property and a plant mix berm only is required across the
frontage of the Smee property.
2. The subidivider shall reserve and deed to the City a.I.ft. non - access
strip along the north boundary of Southwood Drive adjacent to the Perozzi
property. The City will deny access over this strip until the owners has
installed a standard concrete sidewalk along this property and has reimbursed
the subdivider of tract 251 for 2 the cost of the land and street improvements
(exclusive of sidewalk on the south side) for this portion of Southwood
Drive. Reimbursements to the subdivider shall be applicable to May 7, 1972
and in such amounts as determined by the City Engineer.
3. The subdivider shall install a 12" waterline on Southwood Drive and the
City will pay for excess capacity between an 8" line and a 12" line. The
subdivider shall be entitled to such reimbursements as are specified under
section 7410.6 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code.
4. The subdivider shall reimburse the City the sum of $4,418.00 (10.4522
acres at $273.52116/acre, and 548.00 ft.,at 2.8451 per lin. ft.) as this
subdivisions share of the cost of the Johnson, et al sewer district now
service this parcel.
5. A street grade exception is granted on the easterly leg of Crestview
Circle.
Mr. Abraham, Planning.Director also requested that the Council's action of
February 5, 1962 approving the tentative map and conditions be made a part
of this acceptance of Tract No. 251.:
1. That the Subdivider submit, and the City Engineer approve the method of
handling the water runoff from Tract 251.
2. That Crestview Street, lying in front of Lots 1 and'10, Block B, and
Lots 16,17 and 18, Block A, shall be 34 feet in width. Six foot integral
sidewalks may be installed.
3. That the subdivider be required to fully improve Southwood Drive as
follows:
a. A standard street section shall be used, including concrete curb,
gutter and sidewalk, except that sidewalks need not be installed.
along the northern side of Southwood Drive. The subdividers shall
reserve and deed a one foot (1') non- access strip to the City of
San Luis Obispo along the northern boundary of Southwood Drive, with
the exception of that portion presently under common use.
b. The one foot -(1') non- access strip shall be dedicated to the City,
with the condition that the City will deny any access over this one
foot strip until such time as the owners of thec:property lying
adjacent and north of this one foot strip shall install standard
concrete sidewalk along this portion of the street; and further,
that if the adjacent property owners are allowed access over the
conditions specified above within 10 years from approval of this
subdivision, the City will require said property owners to reimburse
the subdividers of Tract 251 for one -half of the land cost for said
Southwood Drive, as well as one -half of the cost of paving and the
installation of standard curb and gutter.
4. The subdivider shall reimburse to the City a share of the sewer line in
Southwood Drive and a sewer acreage cost on the same basis as was
assessed against the Johnson et al sewer assessment district..
5. The P.G.& E. and Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. shall serve this subdivision
from the rear of the lots with the exception of Lots 1 through 8,
Block C, fronting Tanglewood Drive.
6. A grading exception of 1% over the maximum allowed shall be granted on
the most easterly leg of Crestview Circle.
On motion of -Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey the following
resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 936 "A resolution approving the final map of Tract 251,
Ann Arbor Estates No. 2."
Passed and adopted 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
On motion of.Councilman Shipsey seconded by Councilman Graves,. the following
Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 935 "A resolution increasing the 1961 -62 budget."
Passed and adopted 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
1
1
1
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil the following
Ordinance was finally passed:
ORDINANCE NO. 225 "An Ordinance increasing the speed limit on Johnson
Avenue from 25 to 35 miles per hour."
Finally 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
16. Communication from R. C. Skinner Company requesting acceptance of improvements
and release of bond for Tract 230, Laguna Park, held over in accordance with
the Council policy and to City Engineer for report.
17. Water Superintendent, E. P. Thompson requested Council-permission to call
for bids on approximately 965 feet of chain link fence for the Whale Rock
Project. Mr. Thompson sketched the area to be fenced which would complet3y
fence in the property along Old Creek Road frontage and residence area.
On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller request was
approved and Mr. Thomspon was authorized to call for bids for installation
of fence.
Mayor Davidson called a recess at 9:25 P.M. and the meeting reconviened at 9:45
with all Councilmen present.
18. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil the Mayor
was authorized to sign agreement on behalf of the City with Tulare County
for Police Radio Inter- System Network or Secode, at the cost of $20.00 per
year.
' 19. Communication from California Mission Trail Association submitting a
brief resume of activities in the past year and requesting the City Council
to consider an increase in the appropriation for next year was approved
on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil and expenditures
of $250.00 was authorized.
Councilman Graves left the meeting at 9:50 P.M.
20. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Mayor
was authorized to accept and record on behalf of the City, Grant Deed and
Covenant .-from R. L. Graves, Jr. and Dorothy J. Gravesfor street widening on
Johnson Avenue and the Mayor was authorized to sign agreement for Street
widening.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES': Miss Margaret M. McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey
Clay P. Davidson
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. L. Graves, Jr.
Councilman Graves took his seat at 10 P.M.
21. Lee Schlobohm, Fire Chief presented for City Council's information and
consideration, proposed amendment to the Weed Abatement Section of the
Municipal Code which would make enforcement and administration of these
provisions more in line with actual practice as being carried on by the
City.
The City Council discussed the proposal being made by Chief Schlobohm and
discussed the advisability of eliminating the posting of property and just
rely on letter notice by the City and a legal notice published in the paper.
Chief Schlobohm stated that in the proposed revisions the posting could be
eliminated by action of the Council only and only in a case where many
hazards exist in the City which would require an immediate elimination.
On motion
of Councilman Shipsey,
seconded by Councilman Graves, the following
Ordinance
was introduced:
ORDINANCE
2, Part 2
NO. 227 "An ordinance
of the San Luis Obispo
amending portions of Article V, Chapter
'
Municipal Code relating to Abatement oz
Weeds."
Passed and adopted 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
22. Request from the Police Department that the Mayor prepare a proclamation
for Police week and Police Officer Memorial Week, 1962. The Mayor was
authorized to prepare the proclamation by the City Council.
23. Communication from I. A. Abkin requesting the development of a City owned
park site in the Johnson Avenue - Laural Lane area, (Sinsheimer Park.)
The _City Council discussed the letter of I. A. Abkin and the City Clerk
was instructed to write to Mr. Abkin telling him that the Council will
study this letter at the 1962 -63 budget session and let him know their
action on this matter.
24. Mr. Houser, City Attorney explained to the City Council regarding application 1
being made by the Pacific Air Lines to serve Seattle during the World's
Fair.
Mr. Houser stated that there is no action for the City to take on this
matter as apparently all other air lines are opposed to this application.
25. Mr. Flory, Park Superintendent reported to the City Council on the Tree
planting presently under way at the Laguna Lake area listing the types and
species of trees being planted and gave special recognition to groups and
individuals and companies that donated equipment to plant trees.
26. Mayor Davidson brought to the Council's attention the matter of increasing
growth and development in the area outside the City in the South East area
and that orderly development is being held up due to lack of sewer layout
to serve this area and asked that the City Council keep this in mind.
27. Mr. Romero, City Enttineer explained that the Yoakum Assessment District would
call for a certain size lift station and force main, but that provisions
could be made at this time for twice the capacity in order that some of the
industrial annexation could be served.
He explained that this increased capacity would call for a force main to
go up Orcutt Avenue to the large trunk line in the "Hobo Jungle ", rather
than up Broad Street as will be called for in the Yoakum Assessment District.
construction. This change would cost approximately $8,000.00 and would
serve an additional fifty acres, more or less, in addition to the Yoakum
Assessment District.
R. D. Miller,_ Administrative Officer stated to the City Council that he
objected to the Council being asked to make this type of decision at this
time as the proposed 1962 -63 budget has just been completed and is being
prepared for Council study, and now an additional expenditure of money is
being requested for a project that was not considered in the budget --
preparations.
Mr. Miller suggested that the Council not make a commitment on the sewer
lift station until they have had an opportunity to consider the entire
budget.
The Council held the matter over for study at its next meeting.
28. City Council discussed ways and means of stepping up the - campaign for
1 public information on the sewer and water bond issues which will be held
with the primary election June 5, 1962.
Councilman Miller stated that it was his impression that there is very
little information being given the public on this matter and that an
uninformed electorate will -not support bond.issues or any other proposal
until they are better informed.,
The various members of the City Council agreed that something must be done
to step up the campaign to inform the public so that informed voters can
vote on these proposals.
"The City Council decided that they would request a meeting with the sewer
and water bond steering committee on Friday to see what was being done to
step up the information campaign.
29. Communication from the San Luis Obispo Automobile Association requesting
permission to hold the Annual Auto Show, Saturday, May 26, 1962 from 10
A.M. to 7 P.M. in parking lot No. 6.
Request approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman
Shipsey, with the condition that the Auto Show be cleared out by 6:45
P.M.
30. City Clerk announced that the next regular meeting of the League of Calif-
' oinia Cities will: