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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/19632. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following salary step increases were approved, "effective June 1, 1963: LEGUINA, Richard C . , Laborer - Equipment Operator, from Step 2 at $368 per month to Step 3 at $390 per month. FISHER, Carolee E . , Typist - Clerk, from Step 1 at $296 per month to Step 2 at $312 per month RANKIN, James L., Fireman, from Step 2 at $432 per month'to Step 3 at $460 per month. 3. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Wlielchel, the following contract payment was approved, including Change Order No. 1. Steiny & Mitchell Est. #2 $13,731.22 Traffic Signals Est. #3 (Final) 2,625.18 City Engineer David F. Romero upon question, explained the reasons for placing the pedestriar signal on Higuera Street between Chorro and Morro Streets. REGULAR MEETING May 6', 1963 - 7:30 PM City Hall' Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson. Roll Call Present: Clay P . Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., *Miss Margaret McNeil, Dora Id Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel City Staff Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation; W. M. Houser, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrativ Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; Lee Schlobohm, Fire Chief; W. Schofield, Police Chief; Assistant City Librarian Smith; E. P. - Thompson, Water Superintendent. . On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the minutes of March 11, 18 and 25, 1963 were approved. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, claims against the City for the month of May, 1963 were approved and ordered paid, subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. 1. The following student officials were introduced: Bob Barnet San Luis Obispo High School Mayor Leigh Coleman San Luis Obispo High School Councilman Michael Morris Mission High School Councilman Jerry Picaman San Luis Obispo High School Councilman Lou Sackman Mission High School Councilman Gail Johnson San Luis Obispo High School City Administrator ' Pat Madden Mission High School City Clerk Kenneth Leever San Luis Obispo High School City Attorney Don Pimentel' San Luis Obispo High School Planning Director Charles Beath San Luis Obispo High School City Engineer Ken Smith Mission High School Fire Chief William Leguina San Luis Obispo High School Police Chief Harry Hart San Luis Obispo High School Water Superintendent Diana Mello•... ...Mission High School City Librarian Carolyn Dunlap- San Luis Obispo High School Park & Rec. Director Ross Pool Mission High School Street Superintendent Richard Abbot San Luis Obispo High School. Building Inspector 2. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following salary step increases were approved, "effective June 1, 1963: LEGUINA, Richard C . , Laborer - Equipment Operator, from Step 2 at $368 per month to Step 3 at $390 per month. FISHER, Carolee E . , Typist - Clerk, from Step 1 at $296 per month to Step 2 at $312 per month RANKIN, James L., Fireman, from Step 2 at $432 per month'to Step 3 at $460 per month. 3. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Wlielchel, the following contract payment was approved, including Change Order No. 1. Steiny & Mitchell Est. #2 $13,731.22 Traffic Signals Est. #3 (Final) 2,625.18 City Engineer David F. Romero upon question, explained the reasons for placing the pedestriar signal on Higuera Street between Chorro and Morro Streets. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Miller that the City Engineer be instructed to look into the matter of the possibility of placing a push button on the pedestrian signal on Higuera Street between Chorro and Morro Streets, Motion carried. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following con- tract payments were approved and ordered paid except that the W. M. Lyles Co. contract would be subject to receipt of money from the Division of Highways: W. M. Lyles Company Madonna Rd. Waterline relocation North Bay Construction Company Sewage Works enlargement Est. #8 4,838.67 Est. #8 102,772.15 On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, following Resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1120, a resolution increasing the 1962 -63 budget. ($75,000 be transferred from the General Fund to the Sewer Bond Construction Fund on an interest free loan basis, to be repaid when possible) Passed and adopted on the following roll catl.vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following Resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1119 , a resolution increasing the 1962 -63 budget. (Account No. 200.4, General Government - Legal Advertising Expense, be increased by $1, 000; that Account No. 200.7, Election Expense, be increased by $500; and that the unbudgeted re- serve be decreased by $1, 500.) Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following Ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 255, an ordinance authorizing execution of a quitclaim to the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company. Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following Ordinance was introduced for final passage Ordinance No. 261, an ordinance rezoning a portion of the Ferrini Addition from "U" to "R -1." Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: C1ayP. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following Ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 260, an ordinance rezoning parcel fronting on Phillips Lane from "R -1" to "R -3." ay 6, 1963 1 I Mr. Stanley Nelson, Realtor, appeared before the City Council objecting to this rezoning as he believed that the City was helping this. property owner. enhance the value. of his. property for speculative purposes and further that the City is over -zoned in the "R -3" classification at this time D. F. Romero, City Acting Planning Director, presented to the City Council the consideration given this matter by the City Planning Commission in recommending the rezoning. Ordinance.was. finally passed on the following roll call vote: . AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. ' Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES:. None. ABSENT: None 9. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following Ordinance wa; introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 259, an ordinance rezoning the Johe Addition property from "U" to "R -1." Finally passed on the following roll call vote: .AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L: Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None.. ABSENT: None 10 Communication from John Ross, Architect, notifying the City. Council that he has executed, the contract for the City Control Center and requesting that the Council designate an individual or committee to work with him in preparing the plans. Mayor Davidson suggested that the, Administrative Officer be appointed to act as coordinator as requested by Mr. Ross and. in. this way all department. heads. could be. called in!for consul- , tation if desired. On motion of Mayor Davidson,. seconded by Councilman Graves, the Mayor's suggestion was approved: 11. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's consideration plans and specifi- cations for construction of sewer relief lines. on Tassajara, Cuesta and Cerro Romauldo Street D. F. Romero stated that the installation of these relief lines will solve all the problems in this area regarding sewer overflow and backflow in the area except for property owned by Mr. Bass, whose property isjust too low.. . The City Engineer estimated the project at $10, 880.00. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the plans and specifications were approved and advertising for bids was authorized. Motion carried. 12. Communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation recommending a method of planting the divider strip along Madonna Road was considered by.the.City. Council. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman: Miller, the-recommendations were approved and Mr . Flory was to contact the Baywood Spider Core for an estimate for labor for installation along this divider strip. 13. The following communication was received from the Southern Pacific Company regarding the Mill Street - Phillips Street bridges over the Southern Pacific tracks: "Please refer toyour letter of December 11, 1962, and previous correspondence, relative to the Mill 'Street - Phillips Street bridges over our 1rracks in San Luis. Obispo. . .. 11 . . "Am now in a position to offer a firm commitment to the effect that our Company will remove both wooden structures at Phillips Street and Mill Street and replace the structure at Mill Street with a concrete and steel bridge which would be constructed to the same width as the curb to curb width of Mill Street and with sidewalks. It is of course to be understood that the Phillips Street structure would not be removed until Mill Street bridge has been replaced with the permanent bridge. "Upon concurrence of the City of San Luis Obispo, we can begin construction as soon as it is possible to secure materials . " Mayor Davidson stated he wished to go on record as opposing the closing of any bridge or crossing with the Southern Pacific Railroad in the City of San Luis Obispo. Councilman Graves also stated that he was opposed to the closing of any more crossings or bridges with the SPRR. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller that the City request that the Southern Pacific Company proceed with adequate maintenance of the Mill Street bridge or reconstruct the Mill Street bridge only. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, asked that the Council consider the Planning Commission in this matter as they are planning on holding a public hearing on the proposal as requested by the City Council, but were just waiting for the information before calling the public hearing. Councilman Graves and Councilman Miller withdrew their motion. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Millerthat the City notify the Southern Pacific that the Council was not interested in the plan as presented and has re- ferred their communication to the Planning Commission for hearing and would forward a counter proposal by the City after the hearing. Motion carried. At this time Mr. J. Gussie, Perkins Lane, appeared before the City Council stating that all the property owners on Perkins Lane were interested in having Perkins Lane made into an adequate street and that they were willing to grant land to the City for street widening as they wish to have this street improved. W. M. Houser, City Attorney, stated that Mr. Gussie and other interested property owners should meet, with Mr. Romero, City Engineer, to investigate the possibility of forming a street improvement district to place the street improvement on Perkins Lane. Mr. Houser briefed the necessary steps for the formation of an assessment district for the property owners. ma. W. M. Houser, City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration an agreement be - tween the City of San Luis Obispo and the San Luis Obispo School District for joint develop- ment of recreational facilities at the C. L. Smith School site. Mr. Houser explained the various conditions of the agreement and the responsibility imposed on the City and the School District by said agreement. Mr. Houser then presented for the Council's consideration an agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and the Catholic Bishop of Monterey Fresno Diocese for joint recreational development at the Daly School site. Mr. Houser then briefed the conditions of agreement for development at Daly School and also listed responsibilities of both the Church School and the City under the agreement. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following Resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 1121 , a resolution authorizing execution of agreements covering community recreational use of the Daly School and the C. L. Smith School. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: iy 6, 1963 AYE_ S: Clay P. Davidson, R. L..Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller,_ Clell W. Whelchel. . NOES: None ABSENT: None 14b. W. M. Houser, City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration Ordinance No. 262 an ordinance providing for. citation of violators . of the Municipal Code . Mr. Houser. explained the reason,for asking for the adoption of this ordinance and then ex- plained the provisions of this ordinance. ' Mr. Houser stated that the proposed ordinance provides a method of citing persons arrested for violations . of the Municipal Code thereby enabling the City to bring such violators before the Court without following the procedure of booking, fingerprinting and jailing the defendant. The ordinance is an alternate method discretionary with the arresting officer and violation of the promise to appear by the defendant consilutes a separate_ misdemeanor. r On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 262, an ordinance providing for citation of violators. of the Municipal Code. Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Midd Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOE S: None • ABSENT: None 14c. City Attorney Houser presented a progress report on the debris problem at the IOOF Cemetery Mr. Houser stated that Mr. Rothmeyer had been contacted and ;thathe.-was attempting to remov the old car bodies from the Cemetery property as rapidly as possible, but apparently not ' fast enough. Mr. Houser asked that.this matter be, held.over to the next meeting for further report. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the matter was held over to the May 20th Council meeting. 14d. W. M. Houser, City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration .a proposed permit for a temporary City parking lot in front of,the:Ranchotel on .Palm Street Mr. Houser explained the provisions of the proposed permit and the responsibility of Mr. Hall; property owner, and the City under the permit agreement. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves the agreement was adopted in principal by the City Council to enable Mr. Hall to obt ain approval of his lending agency. 14e . Mr. Houser , City Attorney, reported that the trees removed adjacent to th e Somerset Motel were. removed by the operator of -the motel and that he had ordered the -motel owner to replace the trees in accordance with the City ordinance on this subject and further, stated that he would follow through on this matter. 15. Mayor Davidsonbrought up the matter. #or the.Council'.s consideration of the vacancy on the ' Planning Commission due to the election of Clell W. Whelchel to the City Council. Mayor Davidson explained that the City Council had instituted a new procedure for filling a vacancy on the various Boards and /or Commissions in that the City Council meets with all candidates to interview them for appointment to the various Boards and Commissions and stated that he believed that Mr. John, Brown was the best candidate for the present vacancy based on his experience in working with the Planning Commission of both the City and County in the subdivision review board, etc. Mayor Davidson then nominated John C. Brown for the vacancy on the Planning Commission. Councilman Graves concurred with Mayor Davidson's statement and seconded the nomi- nation of John C. Brown for membership on the Planning Commission, but he also urged that the names of the other two (2) candidates who were also well qualified remain on file for future appointment by the City Council. Councilwoman McNeil agreed on the nomination of John C. Brown. Councilman Miller stated that he would vote against the appointment of John C. Brown not because he did not believe that Mr. Brown was qualified, but for the reason that he believed that a resident of the Laguna area should be represented on the Planning Commission. Councilman Whelchel agreed with the selection of Mr. Brown on the Planning Commission. , Mr. John C. Brown was appointed as a member of the Planning Commission to complete the term of Clell Whelchel, resigned, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R.. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: Donald Q. Miller ABSENT: None Recess 9:30 PM Reconvened 9:50 PM - All Council members present. 6. ID. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported that three fourths of the plans and: engineering were completed on the Foothill Boulevard widening project and that his department is presently negotiating with the property owners for land acquisition. He also reported that he met with a representative of the Public Utilities Commission and that this person told him that if the City and the SPRR agree on the gate installation, then the PUC would contribute to the signal arms. D. F. Romero also reported to the Council regarding his discussion with Cal Poly regarding contribution by the college to this improvement, if any, including possible removal of several trees on California Boulevard. 1 On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the City inform Cal Poly of plans to widen Foothill Boulevard and request that the college cooperate and complete their share of Foothill Boulevard improvement from five (5) feet easterly of the centerline of the main SPRR tracks to California Boulevard. Mayor Davidson stated that he agreed that Cal Poly should cooperate in this development, but that he believed that the delay involved is not worth the money which would be received from the college as the time lost in the project will cost the City additional sums of money due to lost time. Motion carried, Mayor Davidsonvating no. 7. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported to the City Council on the progress of material re- quired by Smith & Williams, Architects, for the designing of the Mission Plaza project and stated that the last items would be shipped to Smith & Williams by Friday, May 10, 1963 as there has been some delay in preparation of the aerial photographs and contour maps. Mr. Romero stated that he would keep the Council informed of the progress of this project. 3. Communication from Walter B. Roselip asking that the City Council hold a hearing on his rezoning request which was denied by the Planning Commission, was approved on motion of Councilmmn Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil and a public hearing set for May 20, 1963. 19. Communication from the City Planning Commission recommending that the City Council acquire a minimum of two (2) acres for fire station and training center site substantially as shown in the general plan in the Laguna. area. May 6, 1963 R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated that this was a budget matter and should be con- sidered by the Council at budget session and stated that the tentative budget contains funds for purchase of the site for possible use as a fire station and training center at some later date. Councilman Whelchel stated for the Council's information that the Planning Commission did not recommend any particular site for the fire station, but considered that it should be in the general area as shown in the general map. On motion of Councilman Graves,• seconded by Councilman Miller, the City Council accepted the recommendation of the Planning Commission. 20. Communication from the City Planning Commission forwarding recommendation that the City Council adopt the Broad Street setback line in accordance with the map prepared by the City Engineer. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented the map of the setback line on Broad Street from Mutsuhito Street to Rockview Place. He also explained the amount of setback as it effected properties on both sides of Brcuid Street. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, a public hearing on the Broad Street setback line was set for June 3, 1963. 21. Communication from C. A. Maino objecting to the planting of trees on Chorro Street was ordered received and filed on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller. 22. Communication from Mrs. Mary Ivy Patterson requesting permission to hold Memorial Day services at the IOOF Cemetery on May 30, 1963 at 10:00 AM was granted on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller. 23. Communication from the Board of Library Trustees notifying the City Council of their plan to change the library system of charging for books, etc., for home use, was ordered received and filed. The City Council had no objection. 24. Communication from the State Department of Public Health notifying the City Council that San Luis Obispo County has again been declared a rabies area effective February 14, 1963 was ordered received and filed on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, and the City Clerk was to complete the questionnaire attached. 25. Councilman Graves, at the City Council's suggestion, will hold a study session on May 27, 196 in order to have an interim report by the Committee studying the adoption of an ordinance regarding the placement of utilities underground. 26. Communication from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, asking that the City Council approve a change at the sewer plant in the barminutor of a three (3) horsepower motor in place of the present two (2) horsepower motor as it will be more efficient when connected to the new sewer plant in about six (6) weeks. The cost would be approximately $400 and thirty (30) days delivery. The Administrative Officer, R. D. Miller, recommended that the request be approved and the motor purchased from bond money;approved by common consent. 27. Mayor Davidson reported that the Supervisors were reactivating the County Water Advisory Commission and suggested that some member of the City Council should be on this Commissioi representing the City and if no one else would be willing to work on this Commission, he would be very happy to do so. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Miller, Mayor Davidson was authorized to represent the City on the County Water Advisory Commission. SS . Councilman Whelchel brought to the City Council's attention the matter of the truck route sign located on Higuera Street and South Street, routing truck traffic east on South Street which places trucks at the eastern end of the City when they are routed for delivery to the central district. He suggested that in addition to an arrow pointing eastward on South Street, that another arrow be placed showing the truck route north on Higuera Street. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the City Engineer was instructed to make the necessary changes. 29. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the meeting adjourned to 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 7, 1963. APPROVED THIS 27th day of May, 1963. J. H. IrITZPATRICK CITY CLERK I ,J 71 1