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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-06-1964 MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL January 6, 1964 - 7:30 P.M. City Hall I n v o c a t i o n was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson. ROLL CALL Present: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel, Clay P. Davidson Absent: Miss Margaret McNeil City Staff Present: Peter Chapman, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; William E. Flory, Park and Recreation Superintendent; William M. Houser, Jr., City Attorney; Richard D. Miller, Administrative Officer; David F. Romero, City Engineer; Lee M. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; William E. Schofield, Police Chief; and Price Thompson, Water Superintendent. Claims against the City for the month of January, 1964 were approved on motion of Council- man Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, consideration of the minutes of the meetings o ovember 20 arul 26, and Dece er , T, 9, 16 and 30, 1963 were held over. 1. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel., the tou wing salary step increases were approved: DIETRICH, Louise E . , Typist - Clerk, from Step 1 at $312 to Step 2 at $330 per month. FARRIS, James F., Police Officer, from Step 1 at $435 to Step 2 at $460 per month. ROBERTSON, George R., Administrative Assistant, from Step 4 at $608 to Step 5 at $645 per month. THOMAS, Virginia K., Stenographer, from Step 1 at $330 to Step 2 at $350 per month, 511 sa ry increases effective February 1, 1.964. 2. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following con- tract payments were approved: FRED J. EARLY CO. Water System Improvement Estimate #4 $176,919.10 TRIAD CONSTRUCTION CO. Whale Rock Pumping Estimate #1 Plant Additions $ 5,457.82 ARNOLD A. VOLNY Repairs to City Hall Roof Estimate #2 and Gutters $ 2,196.45 HOWIE & SHELTON Broad Street Widening Estimate #1 $ 3,410.82 RAY B. BUNNELL Sinsheimer Park Estimate #3 Restrooms $ 634.89 TED WATKINS Sewer Farm Fields Estimate #3 Improvements $ 12, 931.65 3. The City Clerk reported on th, foni , ng W4 � ;vim f�Ow furniching liquid chlorine and ground aluminum culphate to the City: Liquid Chlorine Jones Chemical, Inc. 145.00 Per ton Torrance, California 5.80 sales tax . W Total Per Ton Minutes - Regular Meeting City Council - 1 -6 -64 Page 2 McKesson & Robbins, Inc. 147.95 Per ton Los Angeles, California 5.92 sales tax 1387 Total per ton Tops Chemical Company 148.00 Per ton Ric_ hmond, California 5.92 sales tax 15= Total per ton Aluminum Sulphate General Chemical Division 46.00 Per ton Allied Chemical Corporation 1.84 sales tax Los Angeles, California 10.00 freight 777T Total per ton Stauffer Chemical Company 46.00 Per ton Los Angeles, California 1.84 sales tax 10.00 freight 75TIS-T Total per ton. McKesson & Robbins, Inc; . Los Angeles, California NO BID Price Thompson, dater Superintendent, recommended that the low bid of Jones Chemical Company be accepted for liquid chlorine, and that the bid of General Chemical Division for aluminum sulphate be accepted. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelche- , the City Council accepted the recommendation of the dater Superintendent an tc�he Has were awar led as recommended. Motion carried. The City Clerk reported on the following 'aids received for construction of Parking Lot #9: C.S. Construction Co. P. O. Box 33 Pismo Beach, California $2,433.25 Madonna Construction Co. P. O. Box 910 San Luis Obispo, California 2,912.00 Ted Watkins Construction Co. P. O. Box 1380 San Luis Obispo, California 3,395.00 David F. R_ omero, City Engineer, recommended that the low bid of C. S. Cc rua 5_;ompany be accepted. .�-a motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the low } of C. S, construction Company was accepted and the bid awarded. Motion carried. A. • .',-a motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the fc, "_i.-• ,.ping R, ; , :..,i.on was introduced: RESULCTION NO. 1233 (1964 Series), Increasing '.',:dget (Account No. 263. 1, by $3,000.00) C ssed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil Minutes - Regular fleeting City Council - 1 -6 -64 Page 3 5. The request of Fire Chief Schlobohm for Council approval of sick leave in excess of 14 days for Fireman Daryl Drake was approved on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman hiller. 6_ Mayor Davidson presented certificates of completion of training courses to Fire Captains Iunker, Blumhorst and Silva, and congratulated them on the fine work they are doing for the City of-San Luis Obispo in giving their time in studying these courses. 7. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Mayor was authorized to accept and recta Grant Deed from Chester L. and Clella M. Jost for street widening on Broad Street. Motion carried. 8. The following recommendation was received from the City Council Study Committee on Bi- Facial Relations: "We recommend to the City Council that it appoint a Human relations Commission, not to exceed 12 members, that will be responsible to the City Council. 'The primary concern of this commission shall be inter- racial relations in greater San Luis Obispo, including housing, employment and other aspects of community life. It shall study and make recommendations on all racial matters to the City Council. It is recommended that the commission coordinate and cooperate with other community group] interested in race relations. "It is also recommended that the commission members include representation from various areas of community life. " Mayor Davidson presented for the Council's consideration the following list of persons to be appoint the Human Relations Commission: Dr. Norman Cruikshanks Mrs. Alvin Rhodes Mrs. P. B. Mdodana Judge Ray B. Lyon William E. Schofield Burt Polin Murray Bromley Coy C. Humphrey Reverend A. J. Banks Miss Drusilla Lewis Rex Bowlby Garnett :3opkins On motion of Councilman Vlhelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, the above - listed nominees were appointed to the City Council's Human Relations Co mmission. Motion carried. The City Clerk was instructed to notify each individual of their appointment and the Mayor was requested to write a letter explaining their duties and establishing a tiT;.e for the first meeting of this Commission. 9. At this time, Paul W. Davis, attorney for the Broad - Ferrini Property Owne ti ' >: Assn - rion, appeared before the ity Council requesting that the Council rescind - a ctior ,:)+ ")ecember 16, 1963 in supporting Route IA for the realignment of Highway ?_ through the I "ity of San Luis Obispo. Mr. Davis stated that he would present to the Council a petition signed by I, a •7 persc ric, ,.rging the ee Council to reconsider its action in endorsing route IA. He sta,: : ;,a ;:_.iat mnz � he signers of the petition were not residents of the Broad - Ferrini area b, _ re_ -?ents of other parts of the City and businessmen in the downtown areas. Mr. Davis also presented a resolution for the Council's consideration, wit, � ions for the Council to take in order to rescind its previous action of 11-7e further stated that on behalf of the property owners in the Broad- Ferrin- -a, t r'? Council should study very carefully the proposal and possibility of re- re-,..: :> ":Iighv s 5, :through the Los Osos Valley, which is the route the Division of Highways z z sent': studying at the request of the property owners. C: ;ncilman Whelchel presented the following motion for the Council's consideration v4dch was secon e y Councilman Miller: That the motion adopted on December i' 1963, relative to the routing of the proposed Highway I Freeway be withdrawn. and It s- stitute motion be adopted which states: 'The City Council of the City of San Lvie OM,r : will give serious consideration to any and all proposed routes for the Highway i Ftc_ • :��, when the State Division of Highways makes its recommendations and asks the City et Sari Luis Obispo for a decision regarding a route. " Minutes - Regular Meeting City Council - 1 -6 -64 Page 4 Councilman Graves stated that the motion should be amended to include that the Council would request a Tearing when the Los Osos Valley route study has been completed, at which time all routes might be considered. B. L. Dixon, owner - operator of the Campus Motel, and Chairman of the Visitors and onvention ureau of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Council on behalf of the motel, hotel and restaurant owners and operators in the City, asking that the City Council not endorse any route that would take the traveling public from the City. He stated that tourism is San Luis Obispo's second largest industry and that the routing of Number 1 Highway away from the City would hurt this industry. He then presented statistics regarding destinations and number and percentages of people visiting the City of San Luis Obispo, and again urged that the Council endorse a routing of State Highway 1 through the City. Al Ferrini, businessman, appeared before the Council asking that the Council eliminate aU thr ee of the proposed routes from consideration for realignment of Highway 1, as the only route that is plausible is the route through Los Osos Valley, as it is the most logical and would do the least damage to the City of San Luis Obispo. Norman Sharpe, instructor at Cal -Poly, appeared before the Council, stating that he believed a Los Osos route would be the most advantageous to the motel and hotel owners of the City. He went on to explain in detail the effect of smog on the City of San Luis Obispo caused by another freeway coming into the City. Mr. Sharpe presented schematic data regarding the formation of smog on freeways with particular emphasis on smog problems in the Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay areas. He also explained that the San Luis Obispo Malley is susceptible to inversion, which would allow smog to develop here. C. A. Mlaino, property owner and businessman, urged that the City Council make their ecision on the Highway 1 routing on what was best for the entire community and not just for a small group who are particularly affected by the routing. He also urged that the route should come into the City to accommodate the visitors and not shove tourists out of town, as most of them wish to visit here and do business in the City. idchard Malone, property owner, appeared before the Council, questioning the validity of t e petition eing presented to the Council at this time. Councilman Miller explained to the people present the action taken by the City Council at the Decem- berT6, 1963 meeting. (See attached for Councilman Miller's state- ment) Councilman Graves then read his statement from the minutes of the December 16 meeting relating to the realignment of Highway 1. He also stated that Councilwoman McNeil, who was out of town this evening, wished him to inform the people *hat, con- tr-ary to some opinions, she was aware of the matter that was voted upon a, *',e meeti::g of December 16. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, Counci n-lan Whelchel's motion was amended as follows: To request that the Division of Highways hold a public hearing after the Los Osos Valley route study has been made and that, at *'gar. time, all routes be considered. Amended motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: A. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: Muss Margaret McNeil The original motion, as amended, was passed on the following roll call vc,: AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, then presented a letter from Richard Martine Tietje, urging that the City Council rescind its action endorsing the Broad Street route and vo endorse the Los Osos Valley route. City Council Minutes January 6, 1964 Page -4a- Councilman Miller's Statement relating to Item No. 9, Page 4: "To the people of our city I wish to make my position clear on the routing of State Highway No. 1. My "no" vote at the Council meeting of December 16, 1963, was for this reason: (1) The Council should not make a decision on this question at 12:30 in the morning. (2) The decision ought not to be given before the State Division of Highways official public hearing on December 19, 1963. These were the reasons for my "no" vote and not the question of choice of route. I want to make this perfectly clear to all. This night I do not know which route I shall endorse. Like many choices in life, each has its advantages and disadvantages. Vaen my decision is made it will be based on the route fitting the requirements cf the public convenience and necessity of our city and state." Minutes - Regular Meeting City Council - 1 -6 -64 Page 5 Mayor Davidson declared at recess at 8:50 P.M. The Council reconvened at 9 :05 P.M. with all Councilmen present; Miss McNeil absent. 10. Public hearing on the adoption of an ordinance relating to trees. At this time the Mayor declared a public hearing open on the adoption of an ordinance regulating the planting, care and removal of trees on streets and public places in the City of San Luis Obispo. The City Council, staff and the public present discussed the proposed ordinance section by section, after which the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman Ihelchel, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following Ordinance was passed to pnRDINANCE NO. 279 (1964 eries , Regulating the planting, care and removal of trees on streets and public places in the City of San Luis Obispo. Introduced and passed to print on '-he following roll call -rote: AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell 71. Whelchel, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 11. At this time the City Council considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission, regarding the approval of the tentative map of Tract 277, E1 Cerrito Tract, subject to the following conditions: 1. Five (5) feet of additional right of way on the northerly side of Serrano Drive to be dedicated to the City; the northerly half of the street to be improved with curb, gutter, sidewalk and paving. 2. The westerly half of North Broad Street to be improved with curb, gutter, sidewalk and paving. 3. The corrugated metal pipe across Serrano Drive discharging between Lots 17 and 19 to be replaced with a structure of adequate capacity for the full width of the roadway. supply. NOTE: This is subject to any participation from the City to which the developer might be entitled. 4. The provision of adequate water service for fire protection and -.'..�,°nestic NOTE: The Water Superintendent recommends an eight (8) inch pipe from Foothill Boulevard to the tract be provided to give satisfactory water service. An eight (8) inch pipe on Palomar Avenue will also be necessary. S. A four (4) foot utility easement to be provided between Lots 3 and 4 and a second four (4) foot easement between any two lots adjoining the bulb of the :ail- de- 5aa�s. 6. Two (2) trees to be provided per lot where existing trees are zi&: ±•etained. David F. Romero, City Engineer, explained to the City Council the Plannir Ccmr��.; - sion s reasoning for placing each of the conditions on the tentative approval of i7ract 277. Mr. Forden , subdivider, appeared before the Council stating that he did not :mow thi', ,vas going to be considered this evening but did state that he still objected to the condi- tions set by the Planning Commission. The City Council took the following action on the recommended conditions for approval of the tentative map: 1. No change. MAnutes - Regular Meeting City Council - 1 -6 -64 Page 6 2. No change. 3. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City would participate up to 507c—of-Me—cost for an adequate drainage improvement on Serrano Drive. Councilman Miller stated that it was his opinion that the City should pay total cost of culvert 3ischarging vster.on the Fordeu property and Forden should not contribute to this cost. Motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Cieil w. wbeichel Clay P. Davidson NOES: bouald Q. Miller ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 4. No Council action - Subdivider to negotiate his own right of way from Foothill Boulevard to the boundaries of his subdivision. 5. No change. 6. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the sub- divider has the option of planting two trees per lot as require the- rdinance, or he may elect to file a bond with the City, guaranteeing the planting of at least two (2) trees per lot when the lots are sold and occupied. Motion carried. X. At this time Peter Chapman, Planning Director, discussed with the City Council the trip to Palo Alto to investigate the sign conditions in that City under an ordinance similar to the one being proposed for San Luis Obispo. Mr. Chapman stated that the trip would be on January 16, 17 or 18, depending upon the majority's desires, and that it appeared that Saturday, January 18, 1964 was the day desired by most persons contacted to date. He continued that Council members, Planning Commissioners and City staff were invited, as well as representatives of the Chamber of Commerce, Retail Merchant's Association, and the sign industry. Mr. Chapman then quoted prices for various size buses to make this trip. After discussion by the Council, R was moved by Mayor Davidson, seconded by Cote^.ii- man'Graves that thc: City Council would pay the transportation cost for the trip to Alto. I�o`,,ion carried. 12. Report by the City Attorney and City Engineer on the matter of repairs to - in C-'.�.- streets. The City Council considered the report by the City Attorney and City Engi -_:t regaicJag repairs to cuts in City streets. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the fol owing Re ,3-, lution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 1238 (19 64 Series)- opting poi c;,.: T on repo irs to City cuts. assed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: FR. L . Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 13. Pr000sed sidewalk improvements for Chorro Street between Mill and the tree,. beyc � J the Freeway underpass. David F. Romero, City Engineer, presented a transparency showing existing impro, e- ments for orro Street from Mill Street to Lincoln Street, and improvements to be made. On motion of Councilman I;HHer, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following Reso- lution was introduced: r,E—su-t—urION 140. 1235 (1964 Series , Requiring sidewalk improvements on Chorro Street between Mill and Lincoln Streets. Minutes - Regular 1, eeting, City Council - 1 -6 -64 Page 7 Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald C. Miller, Clell VJ. Whelchel, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Nlarga.ret FJicNeil 14. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 277, an Ordinance authorizing lease of the Sewer Farm property to B. J. Connolly. Finally passed on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, and the following roll call vote: AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: Miss N'ta.rgaret McNeil 15. Communication from Ray C. Skinner, requesting City acceptance of the off -site improve- ments in Tract 279, which was referred to the City Engineer for investigation and recommendation to the Counc-:l. The City Engineer requested that this matter be held over by the Council, as the developer has not completed the necessary documents. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the request for acceptance was held over. Motion carried. 16. Discussion regarding adoption of uniform i aprovement standards for the City. David F. Romero, City Engineer, presented to the Council and recommended the adoption of Uniform Improvement Standards in the City of San Luis Obispo, as developed by the County Public Works Directors. Mr. Romero pointed out that all Public 77orks Directors in the County had agreed to recommend that their jurisdictions adopt these standards. He fi.rther stated various cases in which these standards vary from current practice. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by 'councilman Miller, the following Reso- lution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 123" (1965 Series), ?adopting Uniform Im- provement Standards. Passed and adopted on the following ro11 call vote: AYES: R. L. Graver, Jr. , Donald Q. Miller, Clell V7. Whelchel, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 17. Proposed sidewalk improvements on Cuesta Drive between Foothill Boulevard and Highland Drive, and on Felton Way between Cuesta Drive and Ferrini Road. David F. Romero, City Engineer, presented a report to the City Council fog. proposes , sidewalk improvements on Cuesta Drive between Felton Way and Highla.n(�, _rive. He :hen presented a petition from the residents in the area requesting installat;:con of four fie•) foot integral sidewalks, and City participation in necessary grading for irr.p ove- ments between Highland Drive and Felton Way. Mr. Romero objected to Cit;7 parti,.�: nation in the earth work as this is a departure from long- standing City poll ._ 7. He explained the problems inherent in attempting to revise the sidewalkkc stare a -rd to meet the existing nonconforming driveways, explaining further that these nonconfoz-ming driveways would create somewhat of a hazard to the public. After discussion by the City Council, it was moved by Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves that a six (6) foot integral sidewalk be const'uc�tec-in this area, that existing nonconforming driveways be allowed to remain, and that existing driv away transitions be revised where necessary. Motion carried. Minutes - Regular Meeting City Council - 1 -6 -64 Page 8 On motion of l layor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following Resolution was introduced: RESU LYMN NO. 1236 (1964 Series), Peq ring sidewalk improve- ments on Cuesta Drive between Foothill Boulevard and Highland Drive, and on Felton Way between Cuesta Drive and Ferrini Road. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. 17,%elchel, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 18. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the proposal from Paul Adamson, Consulting -no 'neer, offering engineering services for the design and preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of a culvert in and across North Broad Street near Murray Street, was accepted. Motion carried. 19. At this time the City Council discussed the matter of curb and gutter repair in the Laguna Lake Tract that had failed after the City had accepted the subdivision, and that the subdivider had offered to split the cost with the City to replace the defective work. David F. Romero, City Engineer, stated the cost to the City would be $490.00, and recommended t the City cooperate in this repair. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the recommendation of the City Engineer was accepted. Motion carried. 20. The matter of abandonment of Old Bishop Street between Johnson Avenue and Flora Street was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation tv �-he City Council. 21. Communication from %Floods Animal Shelter Society announcing the formation of an advisory council for shelter activities and asldng the City to participate by appointing members to this council. Mayor Davidson, with the Council °s approval, appointed the City's representatives': this counci as follows: Councilman Clell 'VV . VVhelchel, Administrative Officer rd D. Miller, and Police Chief William E. Schofield. 22. Communication from K -SLY announcing the Second annual Los Angeles A;,;: :; Hot Stove League Barbeque to be held on January 22, 1964, and requesting pert sion fc,_ a parade of the players through downtown San Luis Obispo. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, the reque.: -.:,as approved. Motion carried. 23. Communication from the California Legislature, Assembly Committee on _I-enue axation, requesting information on the City's property tax operation was :: 16 over :'or further study on motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Gra. �s . 2< . Agenda for the January 7, 1964 meeting and minutes of the November 5, 1963 - • -eetiD � f the San Luis Obispo Water Resources Advisory Committee was ordered re­.=ved si ., (sled. Communication from the San Luis Obispo City Schools, offering to sell 18 nl'r. . a 1 bi ings commonly known as "Tropical Huts, " was ordered received and filed. 26. Progress report from Central California Communications Corporation on the status the Cable TV installation, was ordered received and filed. 27. Communication from the Division of Highways, announcing a conference on Street and Highway problems, was ordered received and filed. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Miller, the meeting adjourned at 12 :50 A.M., January 7, 1 . Approved: January 20, 1964 H. FIT PATRICK, CITY CLERK kd