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Home My WebLink About02/16/1959FEBA 6 1959.: COUNCIL MEETING February 16, 1959 - 7:30 P.M. The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Fred H. Lucksinger presiding. Invocation: Reverend L. E. Haer, First Presbyterian Church Roll Call: Present - Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger I Absent - None The minutes of the meeting of February 2, 1959 were approved as read. Claims against the city for the month of February, 1959 were approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Richard G. Sleight subject to the approval of the Administratiw Officer. The City Council discussed the necessity of additional funds which will be re- quested to be spent on the hearing on the-Pacific Airlines renewal case and renewal of air service to San Luis Obispo. Councilman Smith went on record as Apposing any additional funds to be spent on this project. Mr. Don Q. Miller appeared before the Council protesting the expenditure of city funds in the attempt to acquire air service for San Luis Obispo;. when: he claims a study by Cal Poly students has shown the airport to be unsafe. Further, he believes the money.could be better spent in the water system and areas not properly serviced. RESOLUTION NO. 507, (1959 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1958 -59 Budget" was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones,.seco nded by Richard G. Sleight on the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, ' Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 508 (1959 Series), "A Resolution Accepting Deed from Worth P. and Dorothy Babcock" was passed and adopted on motion of Richard G. Sleight, seconded by Nels-Beck on the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred-H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None 1. Communication from Commander, U. S. Naval Aviation Safety Center, Norfolk, Virginia thanking the City of San Luis Obispo for their help when a navy jet fighter crashed near the city.on October 24, 1958. Received and filed. 2. Communication from the Corps of Engineers, regarding increasing water rates at the Salinas Dam was referred to City Attorney, Wm. Houser. ' 0 3. Communication from Maino Properties requesting permission to construct an alley from Old Morro-Road over a portion of fire station #2 to serve the rear of the Hawthorne Shopping Center was referred to a study session on March 9; 1959. FEB 1.19 111 9 - 4. Communication requesting the City Council continue an aggressive program to acquire title to the present Mission Gardens Property was received and - filed on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. 93. 5. Communication from the County Tax Collector asking the City Council if there is any objection to the sale of a portion of property in Block 183, Ingleside Homestead Tract for tax delinquencies was received and filed on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Richard G.Sleight. 6. Communication from the Building Contractors Association regarding the proposed adoption by the city of an ordinance requiring'.-the posting of a 100% labor and material bond by subdividers was referred to a study session on March ' 9, 1959. 7. Communication from the residents of the'area of Bishop Street and Johnson Avenue regarding traffic hazard due to unlimited parking onJohnson Avenue at the Bishop-Street intersection and - communication from Francis R. Scott regarding traffic at Bishop and Johnson Streets were both referred to the Traffic Committee for investigation and report. C.:) 8. Communication from the San Luis Sportsmen's Association requesting that they C11Z be notified of any contemplated sale of city -owned property in the Laguna Q Lake area prior to thesale was received and filed on motion of Kenneth W. :t Jones, seconded by Richard G. Sleight. 9. Communication from the Building Inspector regarding abatement proceedings against the property at 638 Marsh Street was presented for the Council's information and filed. 1 10. On motion of Richard G. Sleight, seconded by Nels Beck, sick leave of over two weeks for Howard Mullikin was approved by the Council. 8 P.M. -- PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing on application of Edward Schroetlin for a license to operate a pool hall at 715 Higuera Street. Petition by 50 signers, communications from C. A. Maino and the San Luis Grange protesting the establishment of the pool hall at this location were presented. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported that Mr. Jack Fisher, owner of the property at 715 Higuera Street had called him and withdrawn the application for license at this time. 11. Communication from theCalifornia Roadside Council regarding bills being sub- mitted to the State Legislature dealing with billboard regulations and summaries of two bills were received and filed. 12. Communication from Kenneth H. Eess, Architect, regarding his proposal for con- struction of fire station #3 was received. On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Nels Beck, the Mayor was authorized to enter into a contract with Kenneth Hess for design plans and specifications for fire station #3.. 13. Communication from the San Luis Obispo City Schools requesting that the school district bond election be combined with the city election on April 14 was approved on motion of J. Barry Smith, and seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. 14. Communication from Donald-E. Gallock requesting the City Council transfer the agreement for street refuse receptacles from Robert Baldridge to Donald Gallock. RESOLUTION NO. 509 (1959 Series), "A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Maintenance of Street Refuse Receptacles" wasspassed and adopted on motion of Richard G. Sleight, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones on the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None 94- FEB 16 199 15. Application for business license from Madonna Inn - French Road & 101 High- way - was made under Section 6100.8, Paragraph C of the Municipal Code and referred to a meeting March 2, 1959. 16. Report on the Whale Rock Project by the Department of Water Resources for January was received and filed. 17. Water Superintendent requested authorization by the City Council to purchase two pumps for the water department for the Ferrini Water system. Request approved on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. 18. On motion of Richard G. Sleight, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the Council authorized call for bids for the Terrace Hill water system, to be ad- vertised as soon as possible. 19. On motion of Richard G. Sleight, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the City Council authorized call for bids for sewer line reconstruction on Higuera Street, bids to be advertised as soon as possible. 20. On motion of Richard G. Sleight, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the City Council will bold a public hearing on March.2 regarding the extension of Augusta Street through to Richard Street and Laurel Lane. OLD BUSINESS 1. Communication from John Deeter requesting acceptance by the City of Tract 127 and also maintenance of the offsite improvements. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, presented a list of deficiencies of Tract 127 that should be corrected before the tract is accepted by the city. Mr. Cook, representing Deeter Construction Company, stated that all deficien- cies listed by Mr. Romero are now under contract to subcontractors to be corrected and will be done as soon as the rains stop. Mr. Cook asked for special consideration on this matter so that thebuyers who are buying the property can get their contracts approved without another month's delay. Mr. Cook offered to deposit the amount necessary to complete the deficiencies so that the city could complete them if the contractor did not. Mr. Flagg appeared before the Council agreeing with the request of Deeter Con- struction Company for allowing the subdivider to deposit the necessary money to complete the subdivision if the contractor does not complete it andthe city can then go ahead and have it done with the money on deposit. Mr. Houser, City Attorney, stated that the city could accept the tract subject to a deposit of $1,000 which was to be used for correction of deficiencies if the contractor failed to do so, so that the city could get it done in thirty days. Also, a letter from the P.G. & E. stating that electroliers were ordered and paid for. RESOLUTION NO. 511 (1959 Series), "A Resolution Accepting Offsite Improvements in Tract 127, Parkview Homes No. 2" was passed and adopted on motion of Richard G. Sleight, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones on the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, 2. Communication from Flagg - Condiotti Organization requesting acceptance of Tract 126 and maintenance of offsite improvements-by the city. Mr. Houser, City Attorney, stated that a resolution could be passed accepting Tract 126 subject to the deposit of $2,000 to be used in correcting the deficiencies in the tract. Also, a letter from the P.G.& E. stating that electroliers had been ordered for Tract 126. 1 7 i V'tti l 6 .15�5y'. RESOLUTION NO. 512 (1959 Series), "A Resolution Accepting Offsite Improve- ments in Tract 126, College Highlands No. 4" was passed and adopted on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Richard G. Sleight on the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: NELS Beck, Kenneth W.Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 513 (1959 Series), "A Resolution Accepting Offsite Improvements ' in Tract 96, College Highlands" was.passed and adopted on motion of Richard G. Sleight, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones on the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None .tea 3. Communication was presented from the Planning Commission forwarding their recommendations for rezoning as follows: CO < A - Resolution 2 -59 rezoning a portion of the Southwood tract from R -1 to R -3. `'J B - Resolution 3 -59 denying the rezoning from R -1 to R -3 of a por- tion of the Southwood Tract. C - Resolution 4 =59 rezoning of a- portion of the Southwood Tract from R -1 to C -IS. Petition from the residents of the area of Johnson Avenue and Laurel Lane protesting the action of the Planning Commission, Resolution 4 -59, re- zoning from R -1 to C -IS. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith, public hearing was set for 8 pm, March 2, 1959, regarding rezoning as recommended by ' the Planning Commission. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. Ed Rose appeared before the Council asking what the next step would be for the formation of a special assessment district in the Serrano Heights area, as the Council had dropped the matter due to apparent lackof interest. Mr. Rose stated that a number of his neighbors were interested in developing a street in the Serrano area and asked what they could do to get the pro- ject underway. After some discussion by the Council, it was suggested that if 75% of the property owners in the proposed improvement area would sign up for the district, then the Council would go along with the property owners and form the district. 2. Mr. E. Graves appeared before the Council regarding the zoning of the area adjacent to the E & E Motel, asking what actually was done when his prop- erty was rezoned. He further asked that the minutes of the meeting at which his property was rezoned to R -4 be brought to the next Planning Commission meeting, Thursday, February 19, 1959. ' 3. Councilman Smith asked if the Council could appoint a committee to study the following matters: 1 - The use of the horn at the fire station. 2 - Establishment of priority and coordination of Police, Fire Department and ambulances attending emergencies as there appears to be an appar- ent lack of coordination in these matters. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, requested a study hearing be set with the department heads involved. FEB 1 6 1.959 . 4. Protest received from the residents in.the vicinity of 2436 Broad Street, pro- testing the establishment of a beer parlor at this location, signed by 29 signers. Also, letter from the Church of Christ at 2790 Broad Street, protesting the establishment of this beer hall. City Clerk reported to.the Council, after which the Building Inspector stated no application for 2436 Broad Street has been presented to the City. City Clerk was instructed to write to the protestants.stating that no license application for this address has been received by the city. 5. Copies of the complaint dated February 12, 1959, City of San Luis Obispo , against Pacific Airlines was ordered received and filed. RESOLUTION NO. 514.(1959 Series), "A Resolution Increasing'the 1958 -59 Budget and also Transferring Funds" was passed and adopted on motion of Richard G. Sleight, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones on the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger NOES: None ABSENT: None 6. Monthly report of the Public Works Department for January was received and filed. 7. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, Presented for the Council's consideration, minimum design standards for subdivisions in San Luis Obispo and they were referred to a Council study session. 8. Request of Fire Chief Schlobohm for permission to attend the meeting of the California Fire Chiefs" Association on February 18, 1959. Approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Nels Beck on recommendation of Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer. 9. Request of J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, to.attend Appraisal Conference to I be held in Los Angeles on March 13 and 14 was approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Richard G. Sleight on recommendation of Mr. Miller. 10. On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, Mr. Miller was authorized to attend the City Managers" Association meeting in San Mateo on February 18, 19 & 20. Councilman Smith requested that Mr. Miller prepare a list of City employees who attend meetings at city expense. 11. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, asked the Council's opinion as to.iahether the city wishes to pick up the options on the proposed parking lot at Marsh, Chorro and Pacific Streets as they become due on.March 2. On motion of Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Smith, the.City Attorney was re- quested to proceed with the legal work necessary to exercise the option. On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Richard G. Sleight, the meeting was ad- journed. Approved this J6 6 day of March, 1959. f