HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/20/19551
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Communication from theSan Luis Obispo Pilots Assn. for permission to hang
banners across theintersection..of Monterey.and Santa.Rosa Streets and alsozat Broad and
Marsh Streets was granted on motionof Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Warren G.Edwards,
subject to the filing of liability policy with the City Clerk and also under the direction
of the City Engineerfor proper suspension of the banners.
On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie, the meeting adjourn
Approved this j22 day of �. /yS.r-
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City Hall, Monday June 20, 1955- 7:30 P.M.
the City Council met in regular session; Mayor Fred H.Lucksinger presiding.
Present: Nels Beck, Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edward=; Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinge
Absent; None
The Minutes of the meetingof June 6th, 1955 were approved.
Claims Egainst the City for the month of June, 1955 were ordered paid subject to the
approval of the heads of the respective departments and the Mayor.
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The City Clerk reported on the following bids received on the SANTA ROSA PARK DEVELOPMENT,
FENCING, City Plan No. 10 -5455;
Harald Nielsen - Option No. 1 -
" No. 2 -
Rayco Construction " No. 1 -
" No. 2 -
Cyclone Fence Co. " P<c. 1-
11 No. 2 -
San Jose Steel " No. 1 -
" No. 2 -
$ 4788.00
4176.00
4587.75
4510.26
3602.86
3499.10
4116.84
3969.88
Mr. Dave Ulansky, chairman of the Park, Recreation Commission, recommended to the Council
that Option No. 2 of the Cyclone Fence Co. for $3499.10 be accepted. On motion of Kenneth.
W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie, it was moved that the bid for fencing on the Santa
Rosa Park Development be awarded to Cyclone Fence Coo' in the amount of ,$3499.10. Motion
carried.
The City Clerk reported that the following bid was received for HIGHSTREET,
HIGUERA 'S'T'REET, to ARCHER STREET IMPROVEMENT, Project No. 42- City Plan No. 7 -54:
A.J.Diani Construction Co.
$ 8686.50
On recommendation of Homer Hamlin, City Engineer, and on motion of Kenneth W.Jones,
seconded by Warren G.Edwards, it was moved that the bid be awarded to A.J.Diani Constructi
Co. for $8686.50 on the High Street, Higuera Street to Archer Street Improvement.
The Final Passageof Ordinance No. 414 (New Series) was held over for readver-
tising, due to an error innewspaper Notice.
Resolution No. 1472 (New Series) - A Resolution making adjustments in the
1954 -55 Budget was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by warren
G.Edwards upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenncth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
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On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Warren G.Edwards, theCity Clerk was
authorized to-advertise for bids for the purchase.of passenger cars for use by various
ity departments -- bids to be opened at 3 P.'M., Tuesday, July 5th, 1955•
Resolution No. 1473 (New Series) - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of S
uis Obispo adopting Budget and approving ",emorandum of Agreement for Expenditures of Gas
ax allocation for Major City Streets was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones,
econded by Nels Beck upon the following roll call vote:
yes: Nels Beck, Lowell E.Christie,'Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W /Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
oes: None
bsent: None
On motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones, the following salarystep increases
ere approved, effective July 1,.1955:
ristina Fowler
lliam Rooney
wrence Silipigni
riam Casteel
ary H:Smith
thleen Venema
live Cotter
i lliam L.Burns
harles Hurley
ames Waldmeier
illiam Villegas
ohn H.Gill
obert E.Speer
oretta Blair
ohn Fernandez
Typist Clerk
Step
5
254.00
Supt. of Parks
Step
4
443.00
Laborer
Step
2
240.00
City Librarian
Step
2
375.00
( This will
be step 1
of new range )
aenior Librarian
Step
3
317
Jr. "
Step
4
300
Jr. "
5tep
4
300
Police Chief
Step
5
553
Police Officer
Step
2
317
Fire Chief
:Ztep
5
553
Asst. Fire Chief
tep
4
443
Fire Capt.
step
5
419
Fire Capt .
Step
4
396
Secretary
Step
2
240
Laborer- Equip.Operator
Step
5
317
n motion of Kenneth W /Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie, the Mayor was authorized to
ign agreement with the P.G & E. for telephone line for the Water Pump Control system in the
hillips Syndicate area.
On motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Warren G.Edwarda, the following transfer of business
icenses were approved;
- Spotless Cleaners - 385 Higuera St.- from Frank C. Hyette to Henry Madson
- The Laundromet -
675 Higuera St. from Elsie L.Cook to henry Talbert
- Peerless BakingCo. - 584 Higuera St. - from Mario P. Leguina to Langendorf United
Baking, Inc.
following applications for business licenses were read for the first time in accordance
ith provisions of Ordinance No. 3$$ (New Series):
Is Steak House_ - 2143 Broad St.
'Nee Lunch - 723 Marsh St.
On motion of Kenneth [V. Jones, seconded by Warren G.Edwards, the City Council instructed
r. Richard Miller to write to the U.S.Census Bureau to request a Special census on or about
ct. 11 1955.
After some discussion, the Mayor appointed the following three men committee to investigat
report to the Council, the condition of the Bunya Bunya tree ( monkey tree) on the 1 "'aggi
wriproperty:
Howard Brown- Head of the Ornamental Horticulture Dcpte of Cal Poly College
Thomas "halmers- Agricultural Commissioner for the County of S.L.O.
Curtis Berryman, Farm and Home Adviser for the extension Service, University of California.
t this time, Mrs. Tudor of Oceano, read a letter from Ella Young, an Irish poet of Oceano,
garding the preservation of the unique buny4 bunya tree.
moranduo from Mr. Richard Miller to the Council, regarding the L.W.Kam's request for truck
rking in the proposed t'�'aggie Brown property parking lot was ordered received and filed.
Reports of the City Treasurer for the months of April and May, 1955 were ordered received
ind filed.
Report of the Building Dept. and the Police Dept. for the month of May, 1955 were ordered
ceived and filed.
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The report of the Joint Interim Committee on i"Iarine.Affairs and Bay area Development was 239
ordered received and filed.-
Report of It'ir. Richard Miller's investigatio:j regarding the Green Bus operation was
ordered received and filed.
He: PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Sewer Assessment District in the Johnson are. Area.
the Mayor explained to the people present that the purpose of.the hearing was an attempt
by the Council to get the people's reaction to the formation of a proposed sewer district
in the Johnson Ave. area, also, to give the people living in the area, who would be
affected by these assessments, an opportunity to see the city plans regarding the dewer
and water district.
The Mayor called upon Mr Homer Hamlin, ,ity Engineer, to explain the problems of the
existing system. Mr. Hamlin explained the problems involved with the present sewer system
in this area; when the system was originally installed and why the present system had
' reached the point where it would be unable to handle further sewer connections with the
present transmission facilities. Mr. Hamlin further explained the various type of systems
that could be installed to alleviate this problem in the district. He then explained to
the people the system that he believed would be the most economical and most satisfactory
and gave estimates as to the cost per lot for the district.
Mr. Price Thompson', Water Supt. explained to the people, the present problem faced by
the water department in this area. tie further explained several methods that could be
used in solving this problem and estimates of costs of the various proposals.
I °r. Johnson asked why the installation of a water system costs so much more than the
sewer system to install in this area. He believed and stated that he hopes that the city
would start proceedings for sewer and water district as soon as possible:
Ivor. Ernie Shreffler , real estate booker, stated that in his opinion, that the only area
for the city to expand is out through the Johnson Ave. area and that he hopes that the City
Council will go ahead with the water and sewer development in this area as rapidly as possible.
Phil Porter stated he hoped that the City would proceed with the formation of this
district as-s'oon as possible. He also asked if the City Engineer could gile-figures for
comparison purposes as to the cost of construction of a County approved septic tank and
leach lines, and comparisons of yearly maintenance cost, in comparison to the original cost
of the special assessment district.
1kr. Don Coates said that property owners in the Hagen Tract previously paid for the
transmission system in this area, and that he believed they should not again be required
to pay for mains.an(: transmission lines; he also asked, why should anyone who hooked
into the Hagen line, be required to pay. any type of assessment for transmission facilities
Mr. Rollin asked in regard to.t he proposals as set forth by Mr. Thompson , Water Supt.,
that he believed he would rather receive water from the riltration Plant so as to get the
advantage of the filtered i:ater and fluorides, even though he understood that a transmissio
line from Stenner Reservoir to this area was the most expensive of theplans proposed; also,
he. asked why would it be necessary to use so many pumps to handle sewer connections from
this area, as he stated that during thepower failure, when the pumps are off, they make
quite a mess.
111r. 1`'Iartin Polin , Attorney, representing the McKeen property, asked how soon the people
would be required tostart paying and whether it would be one payment arrangement or would
the district go to bonds so that the property owners could pay a portion each year with
theit taxes instead of one large lump payment.
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Mr.Richard Piment,
resident of the Goldtree.Tract, stated that when theymoved into
this tract, they were told by the subdivider, that there wouldmbe no additional assessments
of any kind for either sewer or water.
Mr. Martin Polin asked the Council if it were possible for the 1`icKeen property to stay
out of the district if such a district was formed, and then have the property come into.
the district when it was sold?
Mr. Johnson
said there was a great demand for land in this area but they are unable to
develope it due to lack of sewer and water facilities.
Allan Crampton , real estate broker, stated he represents a group who wishes to bring
inl20 homes subdivision in this area, and that the land owner and contractor have agreed
on a location and type, but they are waiting for some arrangements to be made for sewdr
and water facilities by the City or by the formation of some type " District "*
asked the Council if the city has evern considered the construction of a
small sewer plant in the Orcutt Road area to haddle this drainage basin?
"Ir. Homer Hamlin_ answered Mr. Eddy stating that this type of operation regarding the
construction of a new plant had been considered by his department and that there were so
many intangibles that were unknown, that the construction of the transmission lines to the
existing plant seem to be the most feasible and economical at this time.
Mrs. Theo. Kinney said that as the owner of a large acreage, it was rather terrif}ang to
think of the cost involved ir. this project, but it seems that this procedure is the best
and should be commenced as soon as possible.
ee asked whether the main lines for water and sewer would be placed in one
point and the smallconnecting systems be completed as the area developes?
asked how soon could this project be started and the sewer and water
ains put in?
Homer Hamlin answered that due to the amount of planning, engineering, and right -of -way
cquisition, it would be a year before this project could be let for bid.
'Leary, a prospective home owner in the Johnson gyve. area stated that he hoped that this
ewer and water plant would be installed in this area as soon as possible
. Shaw stated he believed that the people of the Goldtree Homes Tract should not be
edted to share in the assessment district for sewer mains. and water mains as he believed
he city was at fauly and to blame for not telling the property owners the facts that they
ere onboth temiporary sewer mains and water transmission facilities.
r. Lovett wanted to know wher,her the residents in this area were getting new water and
ewer system or whether they were Just paying out money for sewer and water development
or large property owners to develop for subdividers which subdivisions are sold for profit,
et all hinge on sewer and water development.
Coates asked what the possibility was of forming a "Special Assessment district"
or placing curbs and gutters on Sydney Street from Johnson Ave. to Augusta Street.
The Mayor thanked everyone for being present and taking part in the Public Hearing
honed that everyone had learned a little bit about the problem as he did. He stated
he Council would study the matter and determine what they thought was the best procedure
or the entire city and residents of this area.
Annie Covell_ requested an appeal to the Council of the decision of the Planning
ommission in denying the rezoning of the westerly forty feet of Lot 4, Block 12, Old Town
rom R 4 to C -1. Mrs.Covell explained to the Council the background of this particular
tition, going back to 1949 when the property was changed to C -1 zone and then the new
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zoning ordinance was in effect, the property, due to its locc,tion and use, was rezoned
to R 4. Mrs.Covells request for appeal was held over so that the City Attorney could
investigate the proper procedure to handle this .problem under the new zoning ordinance.
Communications:
Comm. from the Methodist Church of Sari Luis Obispo regarding No Parking. along Chorro St.
betwean Palm and Monterey St. was referred to the Traffic Committee on motion o f Kenneth
W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie.
Comm. from Mrs. Elmer Smith of the Typewriter Shop, informing the Council thatthis business
is being liquidated was ordered .received and filed.
The communication from Bachino and St,ockird re: City's Fire Insurance coverage was ref
to the City Clerk to be placed in the Insurance file.
Comm. from R.E.Heidorn, Police Lieut. Re: Traffic surveys on Osos Street at George Street
and San Luis Drive and California Blvd. was ordered received and filed.
Comm. from the National Office of Civil Defense Re: Skywatch Tower was ordered received
and filed.
The request of the Park and Recreation Commission for the purchase of one- 3/4 ton
Pickup for the Park Dept. was granted on motion of Warren G.Edwards, seconded by Kenneth
W.Jones. ' r.Ulanskyr was asked to get together wuth Mr. °itzpatrick, City Clerk , and gepare
specifications for advertising this truck.
Communication from the Multiple Listing Group requesting the City Council's consideration
of placing a realtor on the City Planning Commission, also, communication from the San Luis
Obispo Real Estate Board, requesting the same consideration of the Council.
Comm. from H.C.Kinsman and MarEaret Dehrer Re: the retention of the Green Bus Service
was ordered receied and filed.
T}se request of L.E.Christie, Councilman, to leave the State from July 1, 1955 thru
July 5, 1955 was granted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie.
Old Business
Report of the Traffic Committee:
55- 6 -1 -C- On motion of Warren G.Edwards, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones, it was moved that
the recommendation of the Traffic Committee be adopted that a Stop Sign be installed on
Santa Rosa Street stopping south bound traffic at Marsh and eliminating the existing sign
on i°Iarsh St. stopping west bound traffic at Santa Rosa St. and the City Attorney was in-
structed to draw up Resolution for this installation.
Re: 'The'
communication from Leon Verrett regarding tentative subdivision ih the vicinity:
of Laurel Lane -and Orcutt Road was ordered received and filed.
Re: Proposed Ordinances regarding the moving of buildings in the City of San Luis Obispo
and requiring the capping or covering of abandoned wells; for the proposed ordinance for
Abandoned Wells was referred to the City Attorney for review. The House Mov'_ng Ordinance
was referred to Mr. Richard Miller to study the recommendations of the City Planning
CouLmis sion .
Re: The Matter of the drainage ditch adjoining the McMillan Tract was ordered received
and filed.
ae: Request of the City of Chico for use of Chapter 47 funds, tl:e following Resolution
was adopted.
Resolution No. 1474 (New Series) - A Resolution assigning allocation to City of
Chico was passed and adopted on motion of KennethW.Jor_es, seconded by Lowell E.Christie
upon the following roll call vote:
'41.