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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/19562 1 w U a 0 m c c m x c m 4� 0 w r U2 � m V fy off E U c May 7, 1956 - 7:30 P.M., City Hall The City Council met in- regular session; Mayor Fred H. Lucksinger presiding. Invocation by Rev. William A. Kendall, of the Methodist Church, San Luis Obispo. Roll Call: Present: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Marren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger Absent: None The following honorary officers for youth day, sponsored by the Elks Club of San Luis Obispo,--were present: Ma or Jerren Jorgensen City Adm. Officer Sue Bennion iCounc11 David Newby Uhief of Police Joe Leonard Judy Allen Fire Chief Mike McRae Penny Riebel at�eF r Supt. Mike Monroe Dave Martin iC t y Engineer Terry McNulty Clerk- Assessor Don Blythe City Attorney Barbara Schryler reasurer Bill Christophersen Dr. Recreation Jerry Hanlon The minutes of the meeting of April 16 and April 17, 1956, were approved as presented. Claims against the City for the month of May, 1956, were ordered paid, subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer, on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell EOrdClnanceelQo. 23 (1956 Series) Resolution No. 65 (1956 Series) A Resolution Transferring Funds; Reserve Fund for Maino Purchase,was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Warren G. Edwards, by the following roll call vote: 0 wl m! AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucks mLm None ABSENT: None z z Resolution No. 66 (1956- Series) A Resolution Reducing the Various Equipment. Replacement tems to Reflect nspect ortions Thereof and Making the Necessary Fund Transfers in Ac- 0 cordance with Resolution No. 1476 (New Series), was passed. and ado pt ed on motion of Nels z Beck, seconded by Warren G. Edwards, by the following roll call vote: C-4 0 U R me t, a mI �c c a 0 r a a a< cc s+'. 3 a� U S 0 f c a� a r< � m V) 4 m c _P i r f. W E as s .H c tie •,i a > a o a a c a� 5 U r 0 r m a a G .H . � a C ¢ cc a � c U) c .N r coid co 4 W', , V` U v C c�v C .Q zF 0 a� 404 2s c Cd m AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksin NOES: None ABSENT: None Resolution.No..67 (.1956 Series) A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric- Company, was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones seconded by Lowell E. Christie, by the following roll call vote: er AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None Resolution No. 68 (1956 Series) A Resolution Increasing the 1955- 56-Budget, Centennial Celebration and Sewer Motor Vehicle, was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Nels Beck, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None Resolution No. 69 (1956 Series) A Resolution Providing for a "Reserve Fund for C. A. Maino Purchase", was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None Resolution No. 70 (1956 Series) A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the Contract of Sale of the C. A. Maino Property, was passed and adopted on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards,. Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None Certificate from the Secretary of State, State of California, approving the annexation to the City of San Luis Obispo that area known as the Dalidio - Ferrini Addition, dated April 25, 1956, was ordered received and filed. Communication from the State Board of Equalization relative to the annexation of the Dalidio - Ferrini Addition to be effective in the 1957 board roll was ordered received and filed. At this time, the Mayor declared the meeting open for public hearing on amendment to the to the Municipal Code to allow Barber Shops, Beauty Parlors, Rest Homes, and Trailer Parks in the R -4 zone, as advertised. There being no protest, the following Ordinance No. 24 (1956 Series) An Ordinance Amending Section of the Municipal Code to Allow Barber Shops, Beauty Parlors, Rest Homes and Trailer Parks in the $ -4 zone, was finally passed on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksin NOES: None ABSENT: None 1 1 LJ 1 19 At this time, the Mayor. declared ._the meeting... open .for. public hearing for the adoption of an Ordinance regulating..Trail.er. Parks.and.Trailer Coache.s..in the City of San Luis Obispo, as advertised. There being no protest,.the following Ordinance No. 25 (1956 Series) %lu An Ordinance Regulating Trailer Parks and Trailer Coaches in t e City of San Luis Obispo, ` California, and'Providing for Penalties for the Violation Thereof, was finally passed on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None Mr. Me�rlyne Carpenter appeared before the Council, as a representative of the Chamber of owe, and wished to thank the Council for their forward looking approach in the city ' and their encouraging new business and industries to start in the city. Mr. Harold Kjjaerbye appeared before the Council on behalf of a group of merchants in the downtown area who are interested in acquiring additional off - street parking for this area. But in order to show theCouncil that these merchants are interested, more than just words, they have gotten together and raised Sixteen Thousand Dollars 616,000.00) as a start to- wards the eventual acquisition of a parking area within the block bounded by Marsh Street and Pacific Street, and Morro Street and Chorro Street. The $16,000.00 is being given to the city without interest and will.be repaid over the years from parking meter money from this lot. Mr. Kjaerbye presented maps showing this area and. the proposal relative to the location of the lot, access from.Marsh Street, etc. On motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Nels Beck, the City Attorney was instructed to pegin his study on the proper steps necessary to take advantage of this offer of the downtown merchants in the acquisition of a parking lot of this area. 1 1 At this time, a representative of Fol Com an and Outdoor Advertisin , from E1 Monte, California, who is handling the street decorations or the centennia celebration proposed to the Council a decorating scheme for the City Hall exterior for the occasion of the ° centennial for Seventy -five dollars ($75.00). On the recommendation of Mr. Richard D. Miller, City Administrative Officer,.-that the offer of Foley Company be accepted, it was moved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, that the City Hall be decorated,,as proposed by Foley Company. COMMUNICATIONS ✓� cw 1. Comm. from the Board of Fire Underwriters of the Pacific regarding a underwriters _ survey the latter part of 1956, was ordered received and filed. 2. Comm. from Frederick M. Essig, President, Board of Trustees Methodist Church of San Luis Obisoo, regarding construction on the new church property between Frederick Street and the California State Freeway, was referred to the City Engineer for study and re- commendation to the Council, on motion of Lowell E. Christie, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. 3. Comm. from the residents at the west end of Ramona Drive in the City of San Luis Obispo requesting some type of barrier protection for houses facing Ramona Drive was referred /,40 to the Traffic Committee on motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. 4. Comm. from the Governor, State of California, regarding the 1955 -56 "Slow Down and Live" traffic traffic safety campaign, was referred to the City Police Department for action. (City Clerk is to write relative to this matter) 5. The resignation of Joseph D. Silva as police officer, effective May 15, 1956, was 6 accepted with regret on motion of Lowell E. Christie, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. 6. Proposal from Traffic Appliance Corporation regarding the city's purchase of the ' c� Duncan- Miller meters, now in place on Higuera Street, was accepted on recommendation of Mr. Richard D. Miller, City Administrative Officer, on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie. 7: Comm. from the National Municipal League regarding City's participation in the All- y America Cities competition for 1956 was ordered held over. g. Comm. from the California Mission Trails requesting appropriation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1956, was referred to Mr. Miller for study during the budget session. Order of the Public Utilities Commission instituting investigation of the several crossings) r at grade and at separation of city streets and the main line of the Southern Pacific Company,," in the City of San Luis Obispo, was referred to the City , Attorney for his files on the I� Johnson Avenue Underpass. At this time, Mr. Houser, City Attorney, reported to the Council the latest action of the Southern Pacific Company to the Public Utilities Commission regarding investigation of all crossings within the City of San Luis Obispo. Mr. William M. Houser further re- ported on the present status of the Johnson Avenue Underpass case which is still pending before the Public Utilities Commission on which.hearings will be held in June, 1956. Financial report from the San Luis Obispo .City Schools on the Nuss Memorial Swimming Pool, April 15, 1956, was ordered received and filed. gYet (Communication from the City Engineer to Mr. Al Ferrini regarding the proposed subdivision I dal by Mr. Ferrini was ordered received and filed. Legislative Bulletin for the League of California Cities for April 20, 1956, was ordered received and filed. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo, and the Office of Civil Defense for the State of California for use of OCD Pumper No. 29, for the period of May 6, 1956,. and ending May 6, 1957. ?o s c 1 On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded.by.Nels-Beck,.the following salary step increases were approved, effective June 1, 1956: Howard, Douglas S. Civil Engr. Associate Step 2 $375 to Step .3 1 FINAL $396 , to May 11, Seward, Carol Ann Secretary Step 1 $227to Step 2 $240 Studle, Leo Mechanic Step 1 $317 to Step 2 $336 Edwards, Lewis, Reuben A.. Laborer- Equipment Opr. Step 2 $268 to Step 3 $284 Wright, Harold L., Jr. Water Meter Repairman Step 2 $268 to Step 3 $284 Buss, Milton Adelbert Laborer- Equipment Opr. Step 3 $284 to Step 4 $300 On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Warren G. Edwards, the following contractor's registration was granted, bond approved, and surety accepted, D. John Lillo, Masonry, Class E. Minutes of the City Centennial Committee meeting of April 17th and April 24th, were ordered received and filed. On motion of Lowell E. Christie, seconded by warren G. Edwards, the following contract pay- ment was authorized and ordered paid. A. J. DIANI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Santa Rosa Park Development Concrete Curb Barrier 15 -56 Estimate No. 1 $ 2,197.62 tending the time for completion on the 0. R. Estimate No. 1 FINAL 244.18 , to May 11, On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, the following contract payment was authorized and ordered paid: 0. R. OCHS & SON-: Improvement to Sewer Works Irrigation System Unit B Estimate No. 2 $p 21074.17 On motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, contract change order No. 3, ex- tending the time for completion on the 0. R. Ochs & Son project, Improvement to Sewer Works Irrigation System, f ro m April 20, 195 , to May 11, 1956, was granted. Introduction of Ordinance No. 26 (1956 Series) An Ordinance Providing for the Exchange of Certain Interest in Real Property with the County of San Luis Obispo, was passed to print on motion of Lowell E. Christie, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren-G. Lucksinger Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. ' NOES: None ABSENT: None Comm. from San Luis Obispo City Planning Commission, recommending to the City Council that Resolution 14 -56 recommending favorable action on a proposed amendment to Section %001. of the Municipal Code, to allow rezoning from R -1 to C -3 of an approximately eight acre parcel on Walter Street from Laurel Lane to the Sinsheimer School property, be adopted. The Planning( ;Com -aission held two public. hearings on the proposed amendment on May 1st and May 7th; 1956. There were many protests from residents in the general area, but none from the eight acre parcel itself and none from residents within a three hundred feet radius of the parcel. The tone of the protests did not indicate a complete disfavor with the re- zoning as such, but rather the method of rezoning was criticized. Eight of the Nine persons who spoke in the protesting objected to the short schedule of the publichearings. There- fore, in accordance with Section 9200.19 of the Municipal Code:, the planning commission herewith submits the Resolution recommending the proposed amendment for the Council's con- sideration. At this time, Mr. Ken Schwartz, of the Goldtree Homes Citizens Protective Association, appeared before the Council protesting the speed in which the planning commission has ran the rezoning of the area adjacent to Laurel Lane from R -1 to C -3. He further stated, that in his opinion, as an Architect, that this was definitely poor planning, that his group, which he represents,. violently opposes piecemeal zoning in order to accomodate certain so called desirable industry. He further requested that the City Council attempt to have a representative of Hahn -Wise and Associates, planning consultants for the city , planning commission, present at the public hearing of the City Council on May 21, 1956. Mayor Lucksinger stated that the Council would have a representative of Hahn -Prise and Associates present at the meeting of May 21, if it was possible to have someone there. Mr. Joe Arsenio, realtor, stated that he believed that the City Council and the Planning Commission should take no action on rezoning in this piecemeal fashion until the citizen's committee, making an industrial survey, have an opportunity to make their report. Mr. Richard D. Miller and Mr. Donald.Johnson presented a map for the Council and the citizens present, showing the t entat ve plans of the industrial committee for the area in question. Mr. McNamara, realtor, asked if any attempt had been made to get the members of the Gold- tree Homeowners Frot ective Association to show them the overall problem of business and industry in the city. Mr.-Hendericks, of the Goldtree Homeowners Association, protested the action of the planning commission, stating that their actions were undemocratic in its machine like operation and of its calloused treatment, which is unfair to organized groups such as the Goldtree Home- owners Protective Association. 1 1 1 a 1 1 r) 1 . 4r. A. Norman Cruikshanks appeared..befor_e_the_..Council and explained the sociological aspect of planning and ecology? There being no further comments, the following Ordinance No., 27 (1956 Series) An Ordinance Amending Section 9200.'5 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code to Re -Lone Certain Real Property. in the City of San Luis Obispo was introduced and passed to. print and a public nearing was scheduled for 8: P.M., May 21, 19563 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Net§ Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksingir VOES: None ABSENT: None The following report is made on matters referred to the Traffic Committee: 56 -4 -2C In regard to the recommendation of the Planning Commission for a fence, hedge, and screen planting restriction to provide better site distance at city intersections, the committee would be very much in. favor of this recommendation from a traffic - safety standpoint. There is one point we are not clear on however. The proposed amendment does not cover the matter of retroactive enforcement, and we are not sure of the possibilities from a legal standpoint and suggest that this be taken.up with the city attorney. The recommendation of the Traffic Committee was ordered held over. 56 -5 -1T The City has been contacted with an informal telephone request that a crossing guard be assigned to the Johnson Avenue Underpass. The Committee has studied this very carefully and feels that one crossing guard would be of little.or no benefit at this locatip and would only take care of a portion of each day. Vacation periods would also be unpro- tected. The Committee recommends, however, that stop signs be established at either side of the underpass per attached photographic sketch and that, in addition, stop for pedestria signs be installed along with cross-hatch street paint markings, also as illustrated on the photograph. We feel that these two steps will do much to protect pedestrians and pinpoint responsibility in case of such a mishap although traffic flow will be slowed down until the underpass is finally widened and improved. The following Resolution No..71 (1956 Series) A Resolution Establishing Boulevard Stops at Each Entrance to the Johnson Street Underpass was passed and adopted on motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, by the following roll call wte: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksin NOES: None ABSENT: None 56 -5 -2T The police department has made a study of the situation for a petition received with numberous signatures on the same subject for installation of a pedestrian crosswalk in the immediate location of the stop sigh on Hathway just to the north of California Boulevard. The Traffic Committee has studied this and feels that it is necessary. The recommendation of the Traffic Committee was adopted on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Warren G. Edwards. 56 -5 -3T It is suggested that the 25 mile sign near the west city limits on Foothill be moved further west so as to have the maximum effect on motorists coming into the city. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, the recommendation of the Traffic Committee was authorized. Report of Mr. Miller on the matter of the City requiring liability insurance for pest control op�_rtprs doing business within the City of San Luis Obispo, was adopted, and the City Clerki.•was instructed to notify Mr. Hickenbottom of the Council's action. Communication from W. D. Holdredge for professional services in designing, preparing of - plans and specifications, and preparing contract documents, and supervi lion: of construction for the addition to the main fire station. On motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Nels Beck the following Resolution.No. 72 (1956 Series) A Resolution Authorizing the Hiring of an Architect for the firehouse Extension, was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksin NOES: None ABSENT: None Resolution No. 73 (1956 Series) A Resolution Creating Revolving Fund for Johnson Avenue �t A1, Project S56-1, was passed and adopted on moticn of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Warren G. Edwards, by the following roll callvote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksing NOES: None ABSENT: None esolution Np. 74 (1956 Series) A Reso ;ution Increasing the 1955 -56 Budget, Johnson Distric evolving Account, Account No. 221, was passed and adopted on motion of Nels Beck, seconded y Warren G. Edwards, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksin NOES: None ABS:-2!T: None Resolution No. 75 (1956 Series) A Resolution Authorizing City Clerk to Accept and Record Deed of Real Property from Frank B. Durkee, Director of Public Works, State of California, was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth V.. Jones, seconded by Warren G. Edwards, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksin NOES: None ABSENT: None By Council consent the Mayor was authorized to write to the County Board of Supervisors requesting that the daily limit for trout, at the Reservoir Canyon!, be reduced from fifteen to ten. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, the meeting adjourned. A,,,,�.,..oa rti,; = 9/ riav of e�VZ&ti,- . 1956. /�,7 =i 7 / 41 0 a y.