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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/19/1963so 24. Communication from the Central California Communication Corporation informing the Council of the progress that has been made since the franchise was awarded to them on May 1, 1963, was ordered received and filed. 25. At the request of the City Engineer, D. F. Romero, the City Council discussed a prior action for installation of sidewalk for the Coughlin property on the corner of Chorro and Lincoln Streets. The City Council present stated it was their intention that the sidewalk at this property would be a four (4) foot integral sidewalk. . On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the meeting adjourned. APPROVED this 12th day of August, 1963. .SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL July 19, 1963 - 12:00 Noon City Hall 1. The meeting adjourned due to the lack of a quorum. APPROVED this 12th day of.August, 1963. REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL August 5, 1963 - 7:30 P.M. CITY HALL Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson. Roll Call City Staff J. H.FITZPATRICK CITY CLERK J. H. FITZPATRICK CITY CLERK Present: Clay P. Davidson,-Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel Absent: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr. Present: P. Chapman, Director of Planning & Building; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. Flory, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation; W. M. Houser, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; W. Schofield, Police Chief. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the minutes of July 8, 1963, were approved as read; the minutes of July 159 19, and 25,,1963, were held over. On motion of Councilman Miller., seconded by Councilman.Whelchel, claims against the City. for the month of August, 1963, were approved and ordered paid, subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. -----................... ---------- ............ --- .......................... ---- - - - - -- 1. At this time'the City Council held a public hearing on.the setting of taxi rates for areas annexed to the City since the rates were set in 1957. ' Mayor Davidson opened the discussion by stating that he believed it. was desirable for the City to require all cabs to be equipped with and to use automatic or electric cab meters for better service to the public. Councilman Whelchel, Council representative on the Council Tax Committee, stated that the committee is looking into the meter situation with a view to possible recommendation of equipping cabs with meters. . W. M. Houser, City Attorney, explained to the City Council that under the provisions of the Municipal Code, that all - certificate holders were to be notified-in writing five (5) days before a hearing in which the rates were to be discussed, but if all `p certificate holders were present, they could waive the five (5) day requirement. Mr. Axman of A & M Cab Company and Mr. Warren of the Consolidated Cab Company agreed to waive the five (5) day notice of hearing on rates. The City Council then discussed cab rates as approved by.the City Council in 1957 and still in effect in the City. Mr. .Houser suggested that.the City Council approve some rate in area annexed to the City in order to allow the cab company to operate legally within the provisions of the Municipal Code. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following zone rates were approved and the cab rates structure was amended as follows: Ferrini- College Highlands area! - Zone D Laguna & Lakewood Area - Zone E Freeway Addition & Industrial Annex - Zone E Motion carried. 2. R. D. Miller Administrative Officer announced the appointment of Louise E. Ceconi as.Clerk- Typist in the.C#y.Clerk.s Office, effective July 29, .1963,•at $312 per month. 3. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following contract payments were approved, -subject to the State approval and receipt of State -Funds for the Madonna Road Water Line Relocation Project. ' C. S. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Foothill Boulevard, Project #56 Est. #1 $2,304.00 W. M. LYLES COMPANY Madonna Road Water Line Relocation Est. #9 No payment (See note)* *An error in adding "materials on hand" which was carried on all estimates beginning with No. 5 has resulted in an overpayment. The contractor has not been paid more than the value of.-the contract, but an amount that decreased the amount of money retained for thirty five (35) days after completion of the contract-work. TED WATKINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Phase "M", Part 1, Street Improvement Project Est. #2 12603.86 NORTH BAY CONSTRUCTION.COMPANY Sewage Works Enlargement. Eat. #11-. 57,712.26 MIRAFLORES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY South Higuera Sewer Trunk Line Est. #2 199515.17 am 4. 5. 6. J. H..Fitzpatrick, Citv.Clerk, reported on the following bids received for Street Repair Program, Phase "M", Part 2,.City.Plan,No: 1 -64. A.-Jo Diani•Construction Company $189727.00 Ted Watkins Construction Company 13,096.00 Madonna Construction Company .179971.00 Guido 0. Ferini 142594.25 D. F. Romero, City.Enaineer,.recommended that the low bid of Ted Watkins Constructi"I Company be accepted. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the low bid of Ted Watkins Construction - Company was accepted. J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, reported on the following.bids received for the construction of Sinsheimer Park Restrooms, City Plan No. 1 -63. P. J. Zuiderweg Arnold A. Volny $19,554.00 15,543.00 The City Council discussed the high bids received for construction of the Sinsheimer Restrooms. D. F. Romero, City Enaineer, explained that the high bid was caused primarily by the expensive round.design. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, all bids were rejected and the City Clerk was instructed to return the construction bonds to the bidders. Motion carried. Councilman Miller suggested that the City Engineer look into pre -fab types of restrooms for placement in the Sinsheimer Park. Mr. Flory, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, presented for the Council's consideration, literature on three -(3) types of pre- fabricated.restrooms which are available in California and stated, for example, that a large size restroom includin fixtures, but no concrete slab or connection to sewer and.water, would cost about $5,800.00. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the City Engineer was instructed to study pre- fabricated restrooms and bring back a report and recommendation to the City Council. Motion carried. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following salary step increases were approved, effective September 1, 1963: BETTIGA. James M., Laborer - Equipment Operator,.from Step 2 at $390 per month-to Step 3"at $412 per month. BOLINGER, Robert L., Police Officer, from Step 3 at $448 per month to Step,4 At $515 per month. . HARRIS, William R., Laborer - Equipment Operator, from Step 2 at $390 per month.to Step 3 at $412 per month. JOHNSON, Bert C., Assistant Project Operator, from Step 2 at $390 per month to Step 3 at.$412 per month. NUNES, Bobby A., Laborer-Equipment-Operator, from Step 2.at $390..per month- to-Step 3 at $412 per month. TURNER, Robert H., Filtration Plant Operator, from Step 3 at $412 per month to Step 4 at $435 per month. The following salary step increase is effective August 1, 1963: LAZZARINI, Eugene L., Fireman, from Step 4 at $515 to Step 5 at $545 per month. 7. Communication from W. M. Houser, City Attorney; notifying the_City Council of the provisions of Section 714 -of _ the San.-Luis Obispo City, Charter which requires an .affirmative-vote of at least three (3) members of the.City.Council in order for a vote to become effective, was ordered received and filed. 8. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, asked the City.-Council to hold over consideration of plans and specifications for reconstruction of Parking Lot #1 until the meeting of August 19. Request was approved. . ' 9a. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and specifications for Council consideratio for widening of Madonna Road adjacent to the Lakewood subdivision in accordance with the agreement with the subdivider of .the.Lakewood subdivision. Mr.--Romero estimated that the project would :cost approxim4tely_- $5,580.00.. On motion.of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the plans and specifications were approved and the project was ordered advertised. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1170, a resolution of the City Council of the City of.San Luis Obispo, California, adopting and submitting a revised budget for expenditure of funds allocated from the State Highway Fund to Cities.. r* -� Passed -.and. adopted , on. the following .roll call vote:. AYES: Clay . Davidson Donald y Q. Miller, Clell W. whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves; Jr. 9b. At this time,'the City Council discussed the widening of Foothill Boulevard West of Casa Street. Mayor Davidson suggested that the City Council consider authorizing the City Engineer to begin•negotiations for street widening on Foothill..Boulevard from Casa Street West to Broad Street. Mayor Davidson stated that if the Engineer could start immediately on negotiations for property acquisition, the City could avoid-the delay in the..project• that has resulted on the-Foothill project from Casa Street East to California Boulevard. On motion-of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Miller, the City.Engineer was authorized to start negotiations for property acquisition for street widening on Foothill Boulevard from Casa Street to Broad Street. Motion carried. . Mayor Davidson then stated that if the Council proceeded with this widening plan, it would require anew bridge over.Stenner Creek on Foothill and wondered whether the City :Engineer's,Department could design.the bridge or whether it would be necessary.-_to hire a consultant. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that his department could design the bridge structure required on Foothill Boulevard for street widening. On motion .of_Mayor Davidson, seconded.by Councilman Whelchel, the City Engineer was authorized to start the design for the new,Steaner Creek bridge. Motion carried. 10. At this time, the City Council.held:a public hearing on the recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone property located at 390 Higuera Street from M ' (Industrial District) to ,C- 2..(Central Commercial District), Mayor Davidson declared the public hearing opened. Peter Chapman, Director of Planning &.Building.'_presented sketches of the proposed rezoning and explained the Planning Commission's reasoning on the recommendation for said rezoning.. Mayor Davidson declared the public hearing closed. sE On motion of Councilman-Miller, seconded by Mayor.Davidson, the following ordinance was introduced.. Ordinance No.. 268, an.ordinance amending Section 9200.5.of.the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code; to change the.aoning of a parce.l.of property from !!M" to tic -2" Passed to.print on the following-roll call .vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel• NOES: None. ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr. X. Mrs. Vera.McEvoy, 1329 Chorro Street,.appeared before the City Council-requesting some relief in the parking problem in this block of Chorro between Pacific and Pismo Streets, as she cannot.park in.front of her.home at 1329 Chorro Street. She requested that some type of limited parking be placed on this block in order to let the•owners and residents living in this area to park in front of their homes and to allow guests visiting them to also park in front of their homes. .She also asked.if.it were.possible to remove the.parking space directly across the street-from her driveway.in order:-to facilitate movement in and out of her driveway. On motion of Councilman Whe•lchel, seconded by Mayor.Davidson, the request was referred to the Traffic Committee. 11. Communication from State Employees' Retirement System acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. 1163, a resolution of intention to approve an amendment to contract between Board of Administration of the State Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City of San Luis:Obispo,•and requesting..the passage of an ordinance amending the contract as requested. This item was held over to August 12, 1963, meeting due to the lack-of the necessary number of Council members present to pass the amendment. 12. Traffic Committee.Report of-August 1, 1963. 63 -8 -12 The parking problem around the Old Mission continues to be a problem, and after considerable discussion,. the Traffic Committee has the following.recommendation. It is suggested that instead of the restricted zone on Chorro between Palm and . Monterey on the West side of the street, allowing parking Sundays and holidays, that a red zone be installed prohibiting parking at all times. It is felt that this will greatly facilitate traffic flows during church services on Sunday.. It is also suggested that.the North side of Monterey between Broad and Church be signed as follows: "Parking during funerals only.'.! .It would be the police department's plan to cite any vehicle double parking during funerals. 63 -8 -3C In regard to the request of the children's department store at Chorro and Monterey for a loading zone on Chorro Street, the Traffic, Committee'recommends that one parking meter space be removed and replaced with yellow loading zone on the East side of Chorro extending in a.Northerly direction from the present red zone which is a part of the traffic signal installation. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1168, a resolution establishing'parking restrictions .on Monterey Street and Chorro'Street. • - . Passed and adopted'on the following roll call vote:: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, Donald Q: Miller, Clell W.• Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil, R..L. Graves,.Jr. 63 -8 -2T The police department and Traffic Committee have been looking at the location of the traffic island at Monterey Street and Buena Vista, especially in the view of the new .service station at that location. It is felt that some redesign of.the island and further signing is needed, and the Committee has asked the City Engineer to bring in a plan for improvement to the City Council. 13. C 14. 1 3.5` On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded.by Mayor Davidson, the City Engineer was" instructed to proceed with the redesign of the traffic island-at Monterey and Buena Vista and bring the proposal to.the Council for.its consideration. 63 -8 -4T The Committee has had further discussion regarding the present system of granting taxi cab zones and suggests that this.matter be referred to the attorney for Possible revision of the present ordinance, since the present arrangement providing for property owner approval of cab zones in front of their property lends itself to possible abuse where the property owner could charge the cab company for the granting of this privilege. On .motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded'by Councilman`Miller, the-City.Attorney.was instructed to proceed with the preparation of an ordinance for the Council's consider- ation amending the Municipal Code. Communication from Smith & Williams inquiring as.to whether September 12,1963, would be convenient for the City Council to meet with them, as the original meeting date of September 5., 1963, falls during Smith &.Williams' vacation schedule. The City Council instructed the City Clerk to contact Smith & Williams and set the meeting for September 12, 1963 at 1:30 P. M. in the City Sall Council Chambers. The City Council again discussed the report of D. F. Romero, City. Engineer, and Burt Walter, Building Inspector, regarding the -second'.floor of the Palm Street portion of the City Library. Peter Chapman.-Director of Planning & Building, reported upon his investigation of the conditions of the second floor, of the City Library and. stated that apparently the structure is in good condition and meets the standards for library use, but that an extra library book stack has been added to the mezzanine which.was not planned for in the original design. Therefore, he recommends that the fourth book stack be removed and that the remaining stacks be spread out in order•to allow the weight to be more evenly distributed on the structure. Mr..Chapman also stated that he.has sent_ the plans.and specifications of the library building out for checking by the building officials' conference and will.. report to the City Council the results of this plan check. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Miller, this item is to be taken off the agenda until the report of Mr. Chapman is received.' 15. Report of Council Committee studying off - street parking requirements of the City was referred to the Planning Commission for consideration and.study on motion of Councilman.Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel. 16. The.City Council discussed the elimination of parking on the South of Foothill Boulevard between Santa Rosa and Chorro Streets. After.discussion, it was moved by Mayor Davidson,. seconded by Councilman Whelchel, that the matter be referred to the Traffic Committee to study_t_he possibility -of placing a red zone on the South of Foothill opposite the main entrance to the College Square Shopping Center in an attempt to facilitate movement at the Shopping Center and also Foothill Boulevard. 17. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's consideration an agreement prepared by.the Southern Pacific Company for improvement of the Foothill Boulevard Grade Crossing. Said improvements to be made under the following conditions: A. Railroad, at"its dipenid..41ll prepare its tracks and-furnish and install creosoted gum timber in the .tracks through the existing crossing areas. B. The railroad, at the City's expense, will furnish and install creosoted gum timbers in the tracks through the widened portions of the crossing. C. The City, at its expense, will furnish and install a pavement, curb, gutter, 'sidewalk, drainage, and other street facilities. D. The railroad shall furnish all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment to install and shall install two (2) flashing light grade crossing signals e6111ppeA si�Sth A.Itr~tle: gate z!rms-- tngether with ell necesse!'v equip-ment and shall remove the existing flashing light signals installed and all matters for RE- said signals shall.be in accordance with the company's usual standards. The City agrees to reimburse the railroad upon receipt of bills of•507. of all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the'furnishing and installation of said signals and removal of existing flashing light signals. After installation of said signal has been completed, 'the railroad shall maintain said signals as long as they may remain in-place. The cost of maintenance of said signals shall be apportioned between the City -and the railroad as prescribed by law or agreement -of parties thereto. City Attorney Houser and City Engineer Romero recommended to the Council that it approve this agreement in- order.to avoid further delay.in the completion =of the 1 widening of Foothill Boulevard. The City Council discussed the lack of established costs for the City's share of the work to be completed by the railroad ih`the agreement presented.; City Attorney Hdtiser sugg'e'sted that the City Council approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City, subject to the City's share being less than $12,000. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. -1169, a resolttion autboriii'ng the Mayor -to execute agreement with Southern Pacific Company. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote. AYES: Clay P. Davidson, Donald Q. Miller,'C1ell W.' Whelchel NOES: None- :ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr. Y. Councilman Miller moved that the City write to Mr. R. A. Miller, Superintendent of The Coast Company of the Southern Pacific Company, requesting a'report.oa. the -- status of the Mill Street overpass and to notify him that if the City is not satisfied with the answer,.the City will then contact the Southern Pacific General Manager for some action by the railroad. The City Council discussed the proposal of-Councilman Miller and after discussion Councilman Miller withdrew his motion. Mayor Davidson was authorized by the City Council to write to the Southern Pacific Company on their plans for improvement..of the Mill Street bridge_and.also:Iiow.•soon the work would commence and asked that the City be notified within ten (10) days of the company's answer or the City will have to contact the General Manager in order to bring this matter to a satisfactory conclusion. 18. W._M..- Houser,-City Attorney, presented.for -the Council's consideration, a Grant'Deed from the Mobil Oil Commpany_ for land needed for widening Foothill Boulevard in front of the San Luis Obispo Bulk Plant, City.Attorney Houser also presented a copy of the standard agreement for street widening and two (2) copies of the covenant executed an behalf of Mobil Oil Company. Mr. Houser said all the documents were in order except for the covenant which'had the wrong description and he was sure the Mobil Oil Company would sign the correct covenant when forwarded to them. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Mayor was 1 authorized to accept and record the Deed and Covenant, when corrected, and sign the Agreement-on behalf of the City. Motion carried. 19. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported to the City Council on'his meeting with the balance of the property owners on the West side of Santa Rosa Street between Montalban and Oak Streets, contacting them to see if they were interested in deeding property to the City .for widening of Santa Rosa Street. Mr. Romero reported a definite lack of interest on the property owner's part, stating thal one property owner would participate only when both sides of'.Santa Rosa Street•were widened. Mr.. Romero also_reported.that Mr. Volny had still.not.made..up_ his mind regarding the proposal of the City-Council for street widening of his property at the corner of Santa Rosa and Montalban Streets. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, that the City defer action on this matter at this time. Motion carried.. 20... R. D.. Miller.. Administrative Officer, reported as follows *regarding purchase of a coin changer for Parking Lot #1: 1 The purchase order had been issued, but when the City Attorney ruled that the Council's motion had failed, the order was held up. The vendor was also suggesting the $290 model instead of the $210 model for greater security....When.Councilman Whelchel again expressed -doubt as to the wisdom of purchase, the matter was dropped from the agenda for the time being, at least until the full Council was in session. .21.:. Final passage of Ordinance No. 264, an ordinance establishing an official building set- back line on Broad street, was held over. 22. Communication from Mrs. John F. Jones requesting a permit which would allow her to O park in front of her house without having to move her car every two hours due to the cc fact that she has a two hour parking zone directly in front of her residence, was referred to.the Traffic Committee. 23. The following communication was received from Peter Chapman, Director of Planning & Building, regarding the City Hall,tgmodeUng. program;_; "l. Proceed immediately with permanent•(20 year) repairs to roof, gutters, and parap, 2. Prepare a package program and estimate for the following with a view to obtainin . competitive bids and starting actual work at the earliest opportunity. (a) Minimum improvements to satisfactorily move Civil Defense Chief to basement (heating.and ventilation duct -from existing system). (b) Improve first floor lighting to recommended standards and paint ceilings white. (c) Install duct work to exhaust ventilators. Provide two additional outlets (Fitzpatrick, Chapman). Increase fan speeds, if necessary. (d) Redecorate office vacated by Civil Defense Chief, those for the Water Superintendent.and .those .for the;Attorney,.with inecessary; modifications. Redecorate and change partitioning in Planning and Building Department (plans to be supplied) and Administrative suite. (e) Improve Southwest corner of basement for employee lounge with portable heating unit-and natural ventilation. • Floor covering, counter,-sink, hotplate, paint. _ 3._ Prepare cost-estimates, plans, etc. for: (a) Full Civil Defense facility. (b) Future use of entire basement, including heating and ventilating of employees' lounge from main system, provision of restrooms, etc. ' (c) Redecorate remainder of first floor. ". Mr. Ross, architect, appeared before the City Council and explained to the City Council in more detail what had been recommended as a priority program by Mr. Chapman. On.motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, John Ross, architect, -was instructed to prepare plans.and specifications for the repair of City Hall, roof, gutters, and parapet to be presented for Council approval on August 19, 1963. Motion ._carried. .Mr.--Ross was also asked to-present cost estimates on items 2A through 2E and 3A through 3C at the adjourned meeting of August 12, 1963. 24. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and the State of California Disaster Office for radio equipment for.Civil Defense purposes. Motion carried. 25. Communication from R. C..Skinner Corporation requesting interpretation of Ordinance No. 254, an ordinance providing charges to be levied for property not previously serviced by the City water system and Resolution No. 1118, a resolution. establishing acreage and front footage charges for connection to City water system, was referred to the Water Superintendent for study and report of recommendations to the City Council... On motion.of Councilman.Miller,.seconded by Mayor Davidson, the City:staff was instructed to stick to the provisions of the water ordinance in the.future. 26. Continuation of Public hearing on appeal by Francis S. Kinneavy and Anna J. Kinneavy from a decision of the"Planning Commission requiring the placement of curb, gutter, and sidewalk as a condition of a small subdivision. Communication from Lloyd E. Somogvi, Attorney, representing Francis Kinneavy, was received requesting that the City Council abandon the appeal. 27. Future discussion of the claim of Emily F..Burgess, regarding.water.bill that she has been paying on an apartment that does not exist, was held over. 28a." Peter Chapman, Director.of'Planning &.BuildinA, was requested to contact Mr. William Hall and inquire if he wishes to appeal to the City Council the decision of the Planning Commission in denying his requested rezoning. Mr. Chapman is to-report to the City Council August 12, 1963, on the petitioner's decision. 28b.. Martin Polin's appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission in.denying his rezoning was set for public hearing on August 12, 1963. 28c. Approval of an amendment of the Zoning Ordinance was held over to the meeting of September 16, 1963. 29a. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1172, a resolution approving the tentative development plan of.apartment house at Laguna Lake. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P..Davidson, Donald Q: Miller,-Clel1-W. Whelchel NOES: ' None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr. 29b. Notification of intention to initiate rezoning from U to'R -1 in Tract No. 317, Ann Arbor Estates. No action was required by.the City Council. 29c. Recommendation that Scheme 0 -2 in.the study of proposed Orcutt Road-Grade Separation be approved was referred to the adjourned meeting of August 12, 1963. 30. The following communication from Councilman Miller was presented to the City Council: "Re: Gazin sidewalk and tree problem "The City Council at the.July 15, 1963, meeting agreed to allow the Gazin walk to ' be placed so as to cause minimum damage to the curb trees. It was hoped by the Council that the trees would not have to be replaced. "I informed Mrs. Gazin of the Council action. Mrs. Gazin said she and her husband wanted the sidewalk placed.according to City standards. Further, she would prefer having the existing trees removed and replaced with trees approved by the City. "I suggested that if the City did agree to such a plan, would she be.interested in extending the walk down the Lincoln side of her property. She told me she had thought of this, but wanted to think.about this extension. We should press this,_i_f_ the Council agrees with this recommendation.