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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/18/1959� MAY 4 »: MAY 1 S 1959 9. Mayor .Waters explained for the City Council's information and comment, that he would like to have an office for his use in the City Hall for official meeting with the public and signing of papers and other necessary duties connected with the position of Mayor. Also, it would be used by members of the City Council. He requested that the Council disctiss.this at this time. After discussion, and by common consent of the Council, the Administrative Officer was instructed to bring back a.plan for such office space in the City Hall. On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jose s, the meeting adjourned. Approved this 29th day of May, 1959. wr - VIA/ -- COUNCIL MINUTES May 18, 1959 - 7:30 PM The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Fred M. Waters presiding. Roll Call: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters Minutes for the meetings of May 1 and 4, 1959 were approved as read. Claims against the City for the month of May, 1959 were approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith, subject'to the approval of the Administrative Officer. City Clerk reported on bids received and opened for construction of waterline in Orcutt Road and Broad Street, Project W -2 -59: L. E. Webb Construction Co. - - - - - -- $ 17,564.68 Santa-Maria, California Mr. Miller Administrative Officer, reported that the job was properly advertised and as only one bid was received which is in excess of the estimate by over $8,000, he recommends that this project be completed by the city forces, pur- suant to Section 12 Mi!of the City Charter. Mr. Houser, City Attorney, explained the legal points involved in rejecting the bid of Webb Construction Company and authorizing City forces to complete the project, which must be approved by a 4/5 vote of the Council. Mr. Thompson, Water Superintendent, presented.an estimate on the cost of instal- lation of the water line by his department. RESOLUTION NO. 554 (1959 Series), "A Resolution Directing the Installation of Water Pipeline by City Employees" was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W.•Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J.-Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters NOES: None ABSENT: None 1 1 i MAY 15 M3 At this time Mr. Alexander McKay, of 850 Foothill Boulevard, appeared before the Council to notify them of the present housing shortage which exists in the City of San Luis Obispo for the lower income groups and in particular the sub- standard housing which is available for the lower income groups. 4.3 ' Mr. McKay emphasized the problem of seven negro families that had been evicted from their homes in the Yoakum area outside the City of San Luis Obispo. He stated that he had contacted the Board of Supervisors and the Camp Commander of Camp San Luis Obispo and this might be a solution to the temporary housing of these people. He urged that the City cooperate-in attempting to get surplus army buildings for these unfortunate evicted people. 1.. Communication from the Chamber of Commerce traffic and parking committee regarding parking on Chorro Street between Higuera and Marsh Streets was received and filed. 2. Communication from Earl H. Duclo requesting that a portion of Park Street �c adjoining his property be abandoned was referred to the Planning Commission. rr 3. Communication from James Gates protesting the establishment of a shopping o� center on Johnson Avenue was received and filed. 4. Communication from John Badgeley, Architect, regarding the proposed shopping center on Johnson Avenue was received and filed. 5. Communication from the American Legion Auxiliary requesting permission to sell poppies on May 22 and May 23 was approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey. 6. Communication from the Veterans of Foreign Wars requesting Council permission to sell buddy poppies on May 22 and 23 was approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey. ' 7. Communication from Mayor Water 'regarding appointment of a citizen's com- mittee on traffic problems was held over for study by the Council. 8. Communication from the California Mission Trails Association listing some of their accomplishments in the past year and asking that the City Coun- cil appropriate money for the 1959 -60 fiscal year to carry on their work -- referred to the Council budget study session. 9. Communication from A. L. Ferrini appealing to the City Council the decision of'the Planning Commission on May 5, 1959, denying Mr. Ferrini a use .permit to install a parking lot in connection'with his business located at Broad Street and Foothill Boulevard. Public hearing was set for June 1, 1959 at 8 pm. 10. Communication from John Deeter, Builder, requesting that the City release the $1,000 deposit check for Tract 127 and also the remaining inspection fees on said tract. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, reported that the work had been completed satis- factorily, and the tract was completed. The deposit and remaining inspec- tion fees were ordered returned to the subdivider on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. 11. Communication from Richard D. Miller, reqarding the application to have a block by block statistics assembled in connection with the 1960 decennial census. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, reported that he could see no reason for having a block by block statistics. Mr. Fraser, Planning Director, and Seth Kinney, Building Inspector, agreed with Mr. Romero. Councilman Don Q. Miller statedhe thought statistics were a good idea and 144 MAY would be advantageous to the community. in the event of an urban renewal program or a public housing program. Councilman Shipsey stated he did not believe the City should go to::the expense of this additional work if the department heads did not believe it of value. Councilman Miller made a motion that the City request the Department -of Census to include a block by block statistics survey during the decennial census. The motion was lost for lack of a second. 12. The following communications were received and filed: a. Report of the Subcommittee of the Revenue and Taxation Committee pertaining to the cost of public financing for necessary new and expanded facilities on the state and local level. b. Minutes of the meeting of the Small Craft Harbors Commission in Santa :Barbara April 20, 1959. c. Notice of meeting of the Small Craft Harbors Commission in San Francisco on May 8, 1959. d. Notice of the 35th Annual convention of theCalifornia Mission Trails Association in Paso Robles on May 22 and 23. e. Legislative bulletin from the League of California Cities May 4 and May li. f. Minutes of the Chamber of Commerce regular board meeting of April 13 and financial report for the month of April, 1959. 13. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the appointment of Rosean Van Boxtel as Stenographer effective May 16, 1959 at $254 per month. 14. The Following salary step increases were approved on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, effective June 1, 1959: Reuben A. Lewis - Laborer - Equipment Operator - from step 4, $354/MD to step 5, $375 per month. Douglas S. Howard - Civil Engineer Assistant - from Step 4, $469/mo to step 5, $495/mo. 15. Authorization for the City Clerk to advertise for bids for blanket.bonds for all city employees was approved on motion of Kenneth W.- Jones, secon- ded by Gerald W. Shipsey.on the following roll call vote: 16. The City Clerk, at the requestof the Council, gave a report on publication fees for zoninx changes since July 1, 1958. Since January 1, 19592 when in addition to the legal notice a map of the proposed zoning or rezoning -has been published, the costs have gone up four times. RESOLUTION NO. 550 (1959 Series), "A Resolution of Intention to Amend Section 9200.19 (a)1 of the San Luis Municipal Code" was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q.- Miller on the following roll call vote;. AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters NOES: None ABSENT: None 17. A Resolution Establishing policy in regard to out of town trips on City business meetings and conferences by.city personnel was.held.over for Council study. 1 1 1 1 Cd1 M d 1 _J.I ' 1 MAY 18' 195S;: OLD BUSINESS 1. Report of the Traffic Committee on.matters referred: 59 -5 -1C. At the request of the City Council, the Traffic Committee has studied traffic and parking conditions in the vicinity of Pismo Street be Broad and Osos. We feel there is a definite hazard on the south side of Pismo between Chorro and Morro, especially while construction of the apartment houses is taking place. It would be our recommendation that signs prohibiting parking at any time be placed on the south side of Pismo running from Chorro Street in.an easterly direction to the start of the sidewalk area in front of Dr. Gaebe's medical office at 895 Pismo. RESOLUTION NO. 551 (1959 Series), "A Resolution Designating Portion of South Side of'Pismo Street Between Chorro and Morro as a No- Parking Zone" was passed and adopted on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones on the following roll call vote.: AYES: .Kenneth W. Jones, Donald. Q. Miller, Gerald W..Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters NOES.: None ABSENT: None -1_ A 5 In order to reduce congestion and facilitate parking in the.area,. it is also recommended that a two hour parking time limit be established between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm on both sides of Pismo from Broad to Osos with the exception of the complete restriction mentioned in the paragraph above. It is also recommended that such a two hour zone be established on both sides of Morro between Pacific'and'Pismo, and both sides of Osos between Pacific and Pismo with exception of the ten minute green zone already established in front of the Nearly New Furniture Store at 1302 Osos. However, because the recommen- dation contained in.this paragraph concern mixed residential areas, it is suggested that.the Council might wish to hold A public hearing on the matter before establishing such zones. This matter was held.over for Council study. 59 -5 -2T. For some time, the Traffic Committee has been studying the congested parking condition on Morro between Palm and Mill Streets and would like to recommend that .a two hour time limit zone.be established in this block. There would be ten spaces on the west side of Morro.and. eleven on the east side. In this connection, it is also recommended that an additional space be. added to the present ten minute green zone in front of the telephone company building so that the-first four spaces north of the library parking lot drive- way ramp would be designated as a ten minute time limit zone. It is felt that if this recommendation is approved, congestion will be greatly reduced and parking spaces will become available to those wishing to pay telephone bills, make use of library facilities, and conduct other business in the area. However, since this also involves a mixed residential area, it is suggested that the Council might wish to hold a public hearing.on.the time limite zone before putting it into effect. This was held over by the Council for further Study. . 59 -5 -3C. At the request of the City Council and in response to the letter from Union Hardware, the Traffic Committee has studied the proposal for a three space loading zone on the east side of Chorro just north of the Marsh Street intersection. The Committee feels that, while this zone might be desirable from many standpoints, it might set a precedent which would make it difficult to, resist the'mary other requests.we have had in recent years for loading zones in the downtown area. We feel that, until additional off- street parking - facilities are completed and some further determination made by the Council on other proposed improvements affecting traffic flows, such as one -way streets, the.residtance to removal of too many additional parking meter .spaces in the downtown area might be too great for success of such .a program. It is there- fore suggested by the Traffic Committee, that Union Hardware's request for a loading zone be denied for the time being, at least with the hope that some- thing can be worked out on joint use of the alley behind the hardware store. Matter held over for study by.the City Council. 146 MAY 18 1959 . 59 -5 -4T. The Traffic Committee has noted a congested condition on Pismo in the.eastbound lane approaching Johnson Avenue, and recommends installation of a 100 foot red zone on the south side of Pismo just west of the Johnson Aweciue intersection. RESOLUTION NO. 552 (1959 Series), "A Resolution Establishing a No- Parking Zone on the South Side of Pismo Street West of Johnson Avenue" was passed and adopted on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones on the following roll call vote: AYES Kenneth J. Bar NOES: None : ABSENT None W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald We Shipsey, Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters 59 -5 -5T. The Traffic Committee has noted several bushes which obstruct visi- bility on the northwest corner of Sandercock and Broad, and if the Council has no objection, the Engineee will proceed under the ordinance to have these bushes cut down to three feet, 35 feet back from the intersection. There were no objections by the Council, and the City Engineer was ordered to proceed. 59 -5 -6T. The Traffic Committee has noted a rather m ngested area in"the loca- tion of the'exit from the Sears Roebuck parking lot and the loading zone being used for mailing letters and packages from the car on the south side of Marsh across the street from the Post Office. We feel that this con- dition would be greatly alleviated by replacing the present three parking meter spaces with two meter spaces and giving an approximate half space additional to the white loading zone and to the red zone west of the Sears Roebuck parking lot exit. RESOLUTION NO. 553 (1959 Series), "A Resolution Extending the White loading Zone on Marsh Street" was introduced and passed on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W: Shipsey, U. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters NOES: None ABSENT: None 2. Applications for business licenses from Dairy Queen, 12 Broad Street, and Boodry's Drive In, 2436 Broad Street, were approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith. 3. Application for a trinsfer of business license for the Morro Club at 978 Morro Street from G. M. Hoeschel to Karl Wheeler and I. V. Hayes, was held over to the meeting of June 1, 1959. 4. Communication from the Department of Health, State of California,- declaring San Luis Obispo County a rabies area effective April 14, 1959 was received and filed. 5. Communication from the Planning Commission unanimously recommending approval for the alignment of a 24 foot alley ffom -nOld Morro Road to the rear of the College Square Shopping Center as requested by T. C. Maino, previously referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the necessary agreement. Mr. Houser reported to the Council regarding the proposal and Mr. Romero, City Engineer explained what will be done by his office on this matter. Pre- paration of plans and specifications and agreement were ordered on motion of -Kenneth We Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith. 6. Communication from Mayor Waters to the Southern Pacific Company regarding the track crossing at Foothill Boulevard and Marsh Street and answer from the Southern Pacific Company was received'and filed. 7. Richard Sleight was appointed by common consent of the Council to continue on the committee to complete new electrical and plumbing codes. 1 1 1 MAY i S i,13 NEW BUSINESS 1. Request of the Sinsheimer School Cub Pack for May 24 at 2 pm for a soap box der W race. Police Chief Schofield to coordinate. permission to use Helena St. Request approved - -City . 2. City Clerk presented for the Council's information, .a copy of Summons and Complaint in the Superior Court of. ' Barry Vollen vs. City of San Luis. Obispo for alleged injuries -- received and filed. ' 3. Request of the I.S.T. Hall Association to hold the annual Pentecost parade on May 24, 1959 was approved, to be coordinated with Police Chief Schofield. I.4 7 4. Report of Mr. Romero, City Engineer regarding.the annual allocation of $4,000 for engineering and administrative expenses in respect to City streets was ordered held over. „ Monthly report of the Public Works Department for April was ordered re- ceived and filed.. .r eZ 5. Chief Schofield reported to the City Council on the installation of a burg - �L lar alarm system for the Guttry Jewelry Store, to be connected to the City Police Department which has been started without prior autho=i- zation °of the Police Department or the Council. Chief Schofield .questioned the value of this type of system, both to the merchant and to the`Police Department,.as this type of burglar alarm system is subject to'many false alarms requiring emergency action by the police and creating a-hazardrather than a protective deiiice. Chief Schofield stated that if the City has no objection, and the business establishments indicate a desire to obtain this service at their own expense, he will be happy to work out the details. He only brought this matter to the Council for their information at this time. 1 6. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, presented the proposed 1959 -60 City Budget to the Council and urged that the Council schedule study sessions as soon as possible so as to get started on the detailed analysis of the 1959 -60 budget. By common consent of the Council, budget study sessions were set beginning May 25, 1959 from 7 to 9 pm, to be continudd until the budget study has been completed. 7. Mr. Miller presented a letter to the City Council from Isrry Wise, Planning Consultant; recommending that all building permits iother than in R-1 zones be reviewed by the Planning Director to see that all provisions of the zoning ordinance and map are complied with. Mr. Miller said that this recommendation of the Planning Consultant has been instituted in this city. 8. Mr. Houser, City Attorney, explained for the Council's information the legal methods that deeds and other conveyances can be accepted by the City- - either by being presented to the City Council for adoption, or by hav- ing the Mayor authorized to accept deeds and order the recordation thereof. RESOLUTION NO. 549 (1959 Series), "A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to ' Accept and Consent to Recordation of Deeds or Grants to the City of San Luis Obispo" was passed on motion of Kenneth W.-Jones, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Iced M. Waters NOES: None. ABSENT: None �4r� MAY 9, Hr. Romero, City Engineer, reported to the City Council that the South Street construction plans have been approved by the State and bids are being called for construction. 10. At this time Mayor Waters declared the nominations open for election by the Council of.a Vice President ofthe City Council. On motion of J. Barry Smith and Gerald W. Shipsey, Kenneth W. Jones was . nominated-for this office. Motion was carried and appointment approved. 11. At this time the Mayor declared the City Council would hold an election ' to appoint a member of the Council as ex- officio member of the City Planning Commission. On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey and Kenneth W. Jones, Dr. J. Barry Smith was nominated as ex- officio member of the Planning Commission. Motion was carried and the appointment ordered. 12. Councilman Jones stated that the Nite Time Lions Club of-San Luis Obispo had requested permission to hold a breakfast at parking lot #2 on June 7, 1959. After some discussion by the Council, it was moved by Kenneth W. Jones, and seconded by Councilman Smith,-that the-request of the Lions Club be approved on the condition that proper liability insurance be filed with the City, holding the City not liable for damages and. also a guaranty by the Lions Club that the area would be cleaned up. Motion carried. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, was to see to it that the parking lot was cleaned up after the breakfast. 13. Mr. Harry Orvis, appeared before the City Council appealing the decision of The Planning Commission in denying his request for rezoning of the prop- erty at the Southeast corner of Broad and Walnut Streets, from R -3 to C -1. Under the provisions of the municipal code, the City Council de- clared a public hearing on the appeal of Harry Orvis for 8 pm, June 1, 1959. On motion of J..Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the meeting adjourned. 1 Approved this _day of June, 1959.