HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/25/1964ADJOURNED MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
May 25, 1964 - 7:30 P. X.
CITY BALL
Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson.
Roll Call
1. Present: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McKe?1,
Donald 7.. Biller, Clell Td. Whelchel
City Staff
Present: P. Chapman, Planning & Building Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick,
City Cler's; W. M. _Iouse_, City Ztterney; R. D. Y4iller,
administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer.
1. Communication from Mv,Ct group attending tha 1964 Olympics in Japan, asking
that the City allocate funds to the group so that small gifts may be exchanged
as the group viCits various villages.
On motion of Councilman i;Thelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the
City contribute $100 for this cause, subject to the approval of the City
t..ttorney.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, that the
matter be referred to the Mayor for appointment of a committee to look into
the request and to see what kind of trinkets were to be purchased. Motion
' carried.
Mayor Davidson app, -inted Councilman Miller and Councilwoman McNeil to this
committee.
2a. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, tha following
resolution was introduced. Resolution Mo. 1292, a resolution increasing the
1963 -64 budget. (tccount No. 250.11, Public Improvement and Betterment -
Icquisition of property at Mission Plaza, be increased by $7,693.24)
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. G::aves, Jr., Miss Margaret NcHeil,
Donald Miller, Clell 17. Whelchel
NOES: None
A.BS ENT : None
2b. On motion of Councilman 1.4iller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1294, a resolution authorizing
acceptance and recording of property from ilex T. Carlburg Estate.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Grave., Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Miller, Clell W. F)helchvl
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
It was agreed that Mr. Houser should look into the lease situation and report
to the Council on the question of allowing present tenants to continue
occupancy.
City Council Minutes
May 25, 1964
Page -2-
3. Mayor Davidson reported to the Council tha- he had met with Mr. Maino and
reported to him of the Council's refusal of his counter - proposal for
acquisition of his property on Foothill Boulevard for street widening.
The Mayor suggested that the Council drop tie present widening program for
the north side of Foothill from o"anta Rosa to Chorro Street due to the Council',
feeling that the property to be acquired was too expensive.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded. by Councilman :Miller, that the City
retain an appraiser to make an appraisal of the property to be acquired so the
City Council may get his opinion of the feir market value.
Councilman Whelczel stated that he believed it was too late to Eire an
appraiser as Mr. Maino has made his offer and stated that he would not
consider any compromise and than the City believed iris proposal is too high,
so he recommended that the City should forget this property acquisition.
Councilman Miller stated the City Council does not know what the proper
value of the property to be acquired is and that without an adequate appraisal,
nothing can be intelligently discussed for this program.
Motion carried. Mayor Davidson and Councilman Wizelchel voted no.
X. Mayor Davidson presented a comminication from the City of Santa Maria
inviting the City Council to take part in the annual rodeo and parade to be
held on Saturday, June 6, 1964.
The Mayor asked the Council to let the City
week if they would or could take part so th
notified.
1 4. W. M. Houser, City attorney, then presented
easement to the City from Cal Poly for that
College at the corner of Foothill Boulevard
street widening purposes.
Clerk know by the end of the
a City of Santa Maria could be
an agreement and a deed of
portion of property owned by the
and Santa Rosa Street needed for
City Pttorney Houser briefed for the Council's information the conditions of
the agreement and stated while he did not believe this was a good agreement,
it would not hurt the City as the land was being given to the City by the
College.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whetchel, the Mayor
was authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of San Luis Obispo.
Motion carried.
.5. Ft this time the Citv Council continued their study of the proposed Sign
Ordinance prepared by the City Planning Commission.
On motion of Councilman Xiller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, that
Councilmen Graves and Whelchel be appointed as the Committee to study and
prepare recommendation: for signs that flash, move, or simulate movement,
that shall be regulated by resolution or ordinance. Motion carried.
Councilman Miller explained for the record, that he is against rotating signs,
and stated that he made an error in voting for the rotating sign at the
corner of Santa piosa and Foothill Boulevard at last Council meeting, but
regardless of that, he was against signs and wished to show his error in
public.
Mayor Davidson then listed some suggestions regarding rotating signs for the
Committee to consider.
E600.6B2 Should read as follows:
Two hundred (200) square feet for a hotel or mouel.
The Council stated that thin was their intent on their change made on May 11,
1964.
City Council Minutes
May 25, 1964
Page -3-
Charles Freeman stated that he represented a group of businessmen and people
in the sign industry and that they wished to go on record that they still
object to the compromise made by the City Council regarding projecting signs
and rotating and flashing signs and asked that more liberal regulations be
allowed or that this ordinance, with these amendments, not be passed.
Mr. Freeman also stated that as far as he .mows, the only ones wanting to
change the character of the central business district are the Planning
Commission, and the property owners and businessmen want the central business
district to remain in the character that it presently exists with possibly
more dynamics.
Councilman Miller discussed the philosophy of signs as they apply in his
view, to the City of San Luis Obispo.
8600.6C2
On• motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Gh:elchel, the following
amendment was presented:
For any non - residential use or building, one hundred (100) square feet pl .ps
two (2) square feet per foot per property frontage over twenty five (25)
feet up to a maximum area of four hundred fifty (450) square feet.
Amendment lost on the following roll call vote:
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following
Section was added to Section E600.6CS.
Signs may be installed on a flat roof or parapet providing they comply with
the following requirements:
(a) Shall not project over the public right of way with more than one
hundred twenty (120) square feet per side of its area nor more than 2/3 of the
width of the sidewalk, whichever is greater.
(b) Shall not exceed a maximum height of ten (10) feet above the highest
1 part of the building on which it is erected.
(c) No more than one roof sign for each place of business for each street
frontage.
(d) Access to all parts of the roof must be provided by unobstructed access
ways, at least three (3) feet wide, located to the satisfaction of the San
Luis Obispo City Fire Marshal.
Amendments adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell ?'. )helchel
AYES:
Clay P. Davidson, Clell ?!. ? :'helchel
NOES:
Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr.,
Donald
�. Hiller
'
t-BSENT:
On motion of
None
Councilman Haller, seconded by Councilman
Graves,
the following
a- ;;ailment was
presented: for any non - residential use or building, one
hundred (100)
square feet plus two (2) square feet per
foot of
building
frontage over
twenty five (25) feet up to a maximum area of two
hundred (200)
square feet.
Motion carried on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr.,
Donald
Q. Miller
NOES:
Clay P. Davidson, Clell [d. ?- Jhelche 1
tZSENT:
None
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following
Section was added to Section E600.6CS.
Signs may be installed on a flat roof or parapet providing they comply with
the following requirements:
(a) Shall not project over the public right of way with more than one
hundred twenty (120) square feet per side of its area nor more than 2/3 of the
width of the sidewalk, whichever is greater.
(b) Shall not exceed a maximum height of ten (10) feet above the highest
1 part of the building on which it is erected.
(c) No more than one roof sign for each place of business for each street
frontage.
(d) Access to all parts of the roof must be provided by unobstructed access
ways, at least three (3) feet wide, located to the satisfaction of the San
Luis Obispo City Fire Marshal.
Amendments adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell ?'. )helchel
City Council Minutes
May 25, 1964
Page -4-
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman.Miller, the following
amendment was presented to Section c600.6C9.
Changeable copy to advertise programs may be shown on the sides and front
of theater and auditorium marquees. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, tLat no addition•
al changes be made in Section 5600.6C, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, that
Section C600.6D2 be amended as follows:
In addition to Paragraph 1, signs not exceeding three hundred (300) square
feet which do not pertain to the premises on which they are located; such
signs shall not be closer than three hundred (300) feet nor closer to a.street_
than any building within one hundred (100) feet of such sign.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Counc- lwoman McNeil, 3600.63, a,
b, c, d, e, f, be deleted and the following substituted.
3. One hundred (100) square feet of roof sign is permitted. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following
amendment was presented for U'600.7B1.
Any sign, including its supporting structure, which no longer serves its
original purpose by identifying its occupant or product sold shall be deemed
a nuisance and removed by the owner of the property.
2. If the department feels that a sign is unsafe, insecure, or no longer
serving its original purpose by identifying the occupant and /or its product
sold, written notice shall be sent to the owner cf the property upon which
the sign is located requiring that conditions be corrected or sign removed
within thirty (30) days. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Miller that the ordinance as.anwended be passed to
print and that a public bear_ng be held on June 15, 1964 on the final . passage.
lotion died for the lack of a second. The City Council instructed the City
Clerk-to prepare the ordinance with all changes and amendments to date for
Council consideration at the June 1, 1964 meet in
6a. R. D. Miller, PAministrative Officer, announced & following appointments
in City employment: REINSTEIN, Mrs. Janice, as Stenographer in the Engineer,,
Office, effective 6 -1 -64 at $330 per month; BLACK, William T., as Disposal
Plant Operator in the Public Works Department, effective 6- 16 -64, at $36L
per month; OSBURid, Versha L., as Stenographer in the Planning and Building
Department, effective 6 -1 -64 at $330 per month; and RICHARDS, Darrell I.,
as Disposal Plant Operator in the Public ? -forks Department, effective 7 -1 -64
at $385 per month, subject to one year's probationary period. All are
subject to one year's probationary period.
6b. Communication from Vincent L. Ray thanking the City Council for their
cooperation in the annual spring clean -up campaign of the Chamber of Commerce,
was ordered received and filed.
6c. Action before the Board of Supervisors referring the request of the City of
San Luis Obispo regarding the formation of a Recreation and Parks District
to the District Attorney, was ordered received and filed.
6d. Announcement from the League of California Cities that they are again co-
sponsoring the California Industrial Development Conference which is being
held in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 11, 1964, and also a seminar of the
Society of Industrial Realtors to be held on June 12, 1964, was ordered
received and filed.
City Council Minutes
May 25, 1964
Page -5-
7. Bulletin from the League of California Cities regarding enabling legislation
which would permit cities and counties to impound a room tax and notifying
the cities that the State of California will possibly enact a room tax for
State revenue if the cities and counties don't take the initiative.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the meeting
adjourned at 10:15 P. 14. to Wednesday, May 27, 1964 at 12:00 Noon at the
Motel Inn to begin Council study of the City Budget. Motion carried.
Approved: June 1, 1964 C-
H. FITZTATRICK, CITY CLERK
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