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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/03/195846; Lee Schlobohm, Fire Chief reported to the City Council that the fire alarm system to the industrial tract was competed and in operation at 5:00 p.m. on this date and that further improvements will continue to be made. Mr. Richard D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported to the City Council on the progress of the new lighting system for the downtown area. Mr. Miller said that they are now in the process of installing the various elements necessary for this system. Request of Mr. Richard D. Miller, Administrative Officer, for authorization to order additional street lights for Del Mar Court based on a petition from the residents thereof was approved on motion of Richard G. Sleight, seconded by J. Barry Smith. Mr. Richard D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported to the CityCouncil regarding the bids received for furnishing parking meters. Two bids were received, one from the Rockwell Manufacturing Company selling Dual Meters, and the other bid from the Traffic Appliance'Corporation selling Duncan- Miller meters. Mr. Miller recommended that the bid of Rockwell Manufacturing Company for Dual parking meters be accepted as they presented the lowest bid or $51.00 per meter. On motion of Nels Beck, seconded by J. Barry Smith the recommendation of the Administrative Officer was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement for 62 dual parking meters. For the Council's information, the City Clerk reported on the summons of the Superior Court in the matter of Harry E. Serafin versus the City of San Luis Obispo and Valley Engineers, Inc., in the matter of alleged damages to a horse during the construction of the Johnson Avenue Sewer District. City Council approved the request of the City Clerk for authorization to request the County to deed certain small parcels of land to the City for disposal instead of at a County tax sale as these parcels are too small to be used and the expense of keeping them on delinquent rolls is too high for the benefits received. For the Council's information the City Clerk reported on the first check received by the City from the State Board of Equalization under the uniform sales and use tax for the period beginning October 1, 1957, to January 1, 1958, the City received less cost and pro -rata shared to the County, $5,636.40. The request of Edgar M. and Beulah B. Young to have tha r property included in the pro- posed Johnson Highlands area was referred to the Council study session. Fire Chief, Lee Schlobohm presented to the Council a copy of the Annual Report of the can Luis Obispo Fire Department for the year 1957. Police Chief, William E. Schofield, presented the annual report for the year 1957 for the Police Department. Mr. Cecil Brown appeared before the Council regarding the unsafe situation existing in the Quintana School area where no sidewalks have been provided by the property owners or subdivider. School children going to'this school are required to walk in the street and as the various residents water their lawns during the day, the children are required to walk in the center of the street which makes it extremely hazardous both for the child and the motorists. Mr. Brown wanted to know why the City did not either put in sidewalks or force the property owners to do so in the interest of safety for their children. On the motion of Kenneth W. J•.:nes, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the meeting was adjourned. Approved this 3rd day of February , 1958. / ws'' FEBRUARY 3, 1958 - 7:30 P. M. CITY HALL. The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Fred H. Lucksinger presiding. Pledge Roll Call: Present - Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger Absent - None Approval of the minutes for the City Council meetings of January 6, and 20, 1958, were approved as read. The claims against the City for the month of February, 1958, were ordered paid subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer, on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Richard G. Sleight. Introduction of Resolution No. 328 (1958 Series). A resolution Establishing Council Policy on Standard Improvements in Assessment Districts was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Nels Beck. AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksing NOES: None ABSENT: None n 1 1 Ll 1 1 1 1 Introduction of Resolution No. 334 (1958 Series) . A Resolution IncreaEing the 1957 -58 Budget Adding Account � — Uli.l , Piedmont Inspection Fees was passed and adopted on motion of Richard G. Sleight, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. 4i8;) AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None The minutes of the City Planning Commission meeting on January 16,195$, were ordered received and filed. The report of the Public Works Department for the month of December,1957, was ordered received and filed. COYivIUNICATIONS 1. Comm. from E. J. Fabbri, vice - president, San Luis Obispo County California Mission Trails Association, Ltd. regarding funds for Mission Trails project was referred to the Council Study Session on February 10, 1958. 2. Comm. from C. G. Holmberg regarding the pavement on Lincoln Avenue which has not been completely restored by the contractor placing sewer at this location, requesting that this work be done was referred to the City Engineer and report back. 3. For the Council's information, dommunication from City Librarian to the City Adminis- trative Officer regarding the problem of delinquent library borrowers was ordered received and filed. 4. For the Council's information, report by the City Clerk to the Chamber of Commerce Traffic and Parking Commttee regarding the status of the proposed parking district petiti was ordered received and filed. 5. For the Council's information, letter from Industrial Indemnity Company regarding the claim of Harry Serafin for alleged damages to a horse during the construction of the John- son Avenue Sewer District was ordered received and filed. 6. For the Council's consideration, an agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and Port San Luis Transportation Company for exchange of property in block 153, Harfords Addition was referred to the City Council Study Session on February 10,195$. 7. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded b%, Nels Beck, the following contract was order- ed paid: Madonna Construction_ Company - Johnson Avenue Underpass ESTIMATE NO. 7 $72106.87 ESTIMATE 1,10. 8 (Final) $2540.96 For the Council's acceptance, a drainage easement to the City of an Luis Obispo from Harvey V. Guttry, Jr., and Joan G. Guttry, Resolution_ No. 335 (1958 Series). A Resolu- tion Accepting a Drainage Easement on Lot 22, Block A of Alta Vista Subdivision, was passed and adopted on motion of Richard G. Sleight, seconded by Kenneth ti. Jones. .OYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth !'. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None Final passage of Ordinance No. 70 (1958 Series). An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Lease on City Owned Property in Reservoir Canyon *.eras passed and adopted on motion of Richard G. Sleight, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smth, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None Final passage of Ordinance No. 71 (1958 Series). An Ordinance Establishing Certain Fire Zones in the City of San Luis Obispo was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth 117. Jones, seconded by Nels Beck. AYES: Nels Beek, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None At this time the City Council held a Public Hearing on the final passage of Ordinance No. 72 (1958 Series). An Ordinance Amending Section 9200.4, 9200.5, and 9200.15 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code by Adding "U District" to the zoning provision. There being no protest, the ordinance was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Richard G. Sleight. AYE S: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred. H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Council held a public hearing on the final passage of Ordinance No. 73 (1958 Se An Ordinance Rezoning From R -1 to M the Bulloc, Annexation and a Porti6n of the Mcceen- Property. There being no protest, the the ordinance was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Nels Beck.. es) AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger. NOES: None ABSENT: None 4'r OLD BUSINESS Report of the Traffic Committee on matters referred: Introduction of Resolution No. 336 (1958 Series). A Resolution Reversing Stop Signs at the Intersection of Pepper and Palm Street, Pepper and Higuera Streets, Higuera and Johnson Streets, Palm and Johnson Streets and Palm and Toro Streets was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones,seconded by Richard G. Sleight. AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Sm>th, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None 58 -2 -2C. The Traffic Committee has studied the request of Tom Burch for a two car green time limit zone in front of his service station at 505 Higuera Street which was referred to the Committee by the Countil at its last meeting. The Committee recommends strongly against such a zone because it.feels the primary purpose of a green zone is to facilitate customer parking and loading in front of certain types of business. In the case of a service station, neither customers nor delivery_ trucks would park at the curb. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Nels Beck, the recommendation of the Traffic Committee is accepted and the request of Tom Burch is hereby denied. 58 -2 -1T. For some time, the Traffic Committee has been.concerned about the need for some time limit parking zone in the vicinity of the County Courhouse for the convenience of county taxpayers. After some little study the Committee feels the south side of Palm Street would be a good.location for a 12 minute green zone. At the same time, it is felt that the elimination of angle parking would facilitate traffic on 'alm Street which is part of the City's downtown loop and at present represents a traffic hazard.. For these reasons, it is recommended that such a 12 minute green zone be established running from the corner of Osos Street to the driveway ramp. Introduction of Resolution No. 337 (1958 Series). A Resolution Establishing a Twelve Minute Parking Zone on the So— u—T Side of a m Street at the County Courthouse was passed a-nd adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith. AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None 58 -2 -3T. For some time the Traffic Committee has been studying the intersection of San Luis Drive, California Boulevard and Marsh Street with the idea in mind that traffic flows would be expedited and safety enhanced if channelization were provided. The police department and engineering department have now agreed on a channeli- zation installation which would allow north bound cars on Marsh to flow freely on to California but cars going straight ahead to the Mountain View Hospital or making a left turn on to California would be required to stop to the left of a traffic island. West bound cars on California making left hand turns on to Marsh would be required to go around the island and.this flow of traffic. In addition to authorizing the stop sign on Marsh at California, it is recommended that the Council authorize a change in the stop sign on California at Marsh governing east bound traffic to replace it with a yield sign. Introduction of Resolution No. 338 (1958 Series). A Resolution Establishing Stop and Yield Signs at the Intersection of California and Marsh Streets was passed and adopted on motion of J. Barry Sm>th, seconded by Nels Beck. AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSEPIT: None Report of the City Engineer on status of obstructions to visibility at intersections was ordered received and filed. Final passage of Ordinance No. 67 (1958 Series). An Ordinance Adopting Plan Lines of South Street was ordered held over for further study by the City Council. Request of E. M. Young and Beulah B. Young to be included in the proposed assessment district for the upper Johnson Avenue area was approved and the City Engineer was instructed to include.this property in the proposed district. Myron Graham appeared before the Council on citation of the City Attorney to show cause why fence violation on his property on Hathway Street should not be abated. Mr. Graham appeared before the Council requesting relief from this abatement order as the fence is placed on the front of his property in order to keep automobile lights from shining into the house due to its location on a turn. Further, the fence does not obstruct anyone's view except his own and does not seem to be a particular hazard or annoyance to anyone. The matter eas ordered. held over for Council Study Session on February 10, 1958, at 5:30 p.m. at which time the Council will inspect this problem. Mr. Wittmeyer appeared before the Council protesting the notice he received to repair the sidewalk in front of Isis property on Mitchell Drive. Mr. ?,dittmeyer received a notice under the 1911 Improvement Act to repair dangerous sidewalk deficiencies.. Mr. Wittmeyer protested his paying for any improvement to the sidewalk that goes in front of his house as he stated this is City property and it. is used for public convenience and it is the City's ,job to maintain broken sidewalks. 1 1 1 7 L