HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/17/1959AUG 17 1959
1. COUNCIL MINUTES-
August 17, 1959 - 7:30 P. M.
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Fred M. Waters presiding:
Roll Call: Present - Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q.Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey,
J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters
Absent - None
ORDINANCE NO..131 (1959 Series), "An Ordinance Levying a Tax for the Current
Fiscal Year 1959 -60 Upon All Taxable Property Within the City of San Luis
Obispo; and Fixing the Rate of Such Tax" was introduced and passed to print
on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey on the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey,
J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters
NOES: "None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION NO. 576 (1959 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1959 -60 Budget"
was introduced and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald
W. Shipsey on the following roll call vote: -(Miscellaneous).
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey,
J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk reported on bids received and opened for the Monitoradio equipment
for the Fire Department as follows:
Radio Communications Service --------------- - - - - -- $ 3,448.39
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommended that the bid of Radio Communi-
cations Service be accepted. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by
Councilman Jones, the bid was accepted.
City Clerk reported on bids received and opened for the purchase of one 3/4 ton
pickup truck for the Recreation Department as-follows:
Frank Adler (Studebaker ------------- - - - - -- $ 1,857.58
Hysen- Johnson (Ford) ---------------- - - -- -- $ 1,955.52
Stanley Cole (Dodge) ---------------- - - - - -- $ 2,024.00
(All bids FOB San Luis Obispo, excluding all federal excise taxes and state
and local sales tax)
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommended that the low bid of Frank Adler
be accepted. On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the
recommendation of the Administrative Officer was accepted and the bid awarded
to Mr. Adler.
City Clerk reported on bids received and opened for 3900 feet of 6" cast iron
pipe for the Water Department, as.foliows:
U S PIPE & FOUNDRY ------------ $ 82377.20 ($2.148) Including
State & Local Tax FOB San Luis Obispo - Delivery, August 28, 1959.
PACIFIC STATES CAST IRON PIPE CO - -- $ 8,756.00 ($2.204 ft)
Including State and Local Tax FOB San Luis Obispo - Delivery,
September 8, 1959 or sooner.
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommended that the low bid of U S Pipe
and Foundry be accepted. On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth
W. Jones, the bid was awarded to U 5 Pipe & Foundry.
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COMMUNICATIONS
1. Communication from the Flagg - Condiotti organization requesting that Tract
133, College Highlands be accepted by the City was held over til the
meeting of September 8.
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2. Communication from Jane Libby requesting directional-signs be placed at the
RESOLUTION NO. 577 (1959 Series), "A-Resolution Hiring the firm of Hahn
'Wise and Barber to prepare master plan-studies for the City of San
Luis Obispo "was passed and adopted on motion of Donald Q. Miller,
seconded by Kenneth W. Jones on the following roll call vote -
AYES: Kenneth W.Joaes, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8 PM - .PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 571
1 The Mayor declared the public hearing open on Resolution No. 571 (1959
Series), "A Resoldion of Intention -to Grant Franchise to Union Oil Co.
of California."
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, reported that after consulting with mpresenta-
tives of the Union Oil Company, that they have requested that the fran=
chase bey_ extended to 25 years aid that the fees be increased to $125 per
mile of pipe line and $30 per mile of pole line per year.
North end of Monterey Street, giving directions to Cuesta Park. See
traffic report 059 -8 -1C.
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3. Communication from M. E. Willeford, offering auditing services to•the City
aiding for the fiscal year ding June 30, 1960. On motion bf Kenneth W.Jones,
seconded by J. Barry Smith, the proposal of Mr. Willeford was accepted.
4. Communication from the'City Planning Commission recommending rezoning of a
portion of Lot 4, Block ll,•Weil's Addition, from B -2 to C -1 and deny-
ing rezoning of the remainder..•of Lots 4'and 5.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 132 (1959 Series), "An Ordinance Rezoning From R -2 to C -1 a
Portion of Lot 4, Block 11 of the Weill's Addition" was passed and
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adopted on motion of Donald Q. Miller,.seco nded by Gerald W. Shipsey
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on the following 'roll- call vote:
AYES: - Kenneth" •W. Joi?es , Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey,
J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5. Communication-from the Laguna Lake Committee requesting that the Council
retain a qualified consultant to prepare a master plan for the Laguna
Lake area: Dr. Loveall, Chairman of the Laguna Lake Committee appeared
before the Council on behalf of the committee's request. The matter
was held over for Gouncil study'.
6. Petition from property owners southeast.of the city limits, requesting
annexation, -was received. Mr. Houser, City Attorney, stated for the
Council's information, the various steps that must be taken in order
to complete this annexation. The first step is the report of the
County'Boundary Commission as to'the definiteness of the annexation.
On� motion of.Donald Q. Miller$ seconded by J. Barry Smith the petition
was referred to the Boundary Commission.
7. Communication from the City Planning'Commission recommending that the
Council retain a consultant for preparation of a Eeneral plan for
future city development.
RESOLUTION NO. 577 (1959 Series), "A-Resolution Hiring the firm of Hahn
'Wise and Barber to prepare master plan-studies for the City of San
Luis Obispo "was passed and adopted on motion of Donald Q. Miller,
seconded by Kenneth W. Jones on the following roll call vote -
AYES: Kenneth W.Joaes, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8 PM - .PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 571
1 The Mayor declared the public hearing open on Resolution No. 571 (1959
Series), "A Resoldion of Intention -to Grant Franchise to Union Oil Co.
of California."
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, reported that after consulting with mpresenta-
tives of the Union Oil Company, that they have requested that the fran=
chase bey_ extended to 25 years aid that the fees be increased to $125 per
mile of pipe line and $30 per mile of pole line per year.
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On motion'of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded.by Donald Q. Miller, the recom-
mendations were accepted and Resolution No. 578 (1959 Series), "A Reso-
lution of Intention to Grant Franchise to.Union Oil Company of California"
was-,passed and adopted on the following roll call voter
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Ship'ey,
J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters
NOES: None ..
ABSENT: None
Public Hearing was set for September 8,'1959.
ORDINANCE -NO. 130 - Final .Adoption
Mayor Waters declared the public hearing open on Ordinance No. 130
(1959 Series) "An Ordinance Amending Section 9300.4 of the San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code by- Adding Subsection (7).to Provide for the
Plan Line on Johnson Avenue."
Mr. Lew Warden, Attorney, appeared before the Council and made the
following.statement:.
"Approximately 60 residents and property owners on- Johnson --
Avenue have asked me to speak a few words in an attempt to c
clearly state.,their.position to this Council:and to get -some clear
answers relative to the establishment.of the plan line along
Johnson Avenue.
''We do not question your desire or authority to adopt all
reasonable measures for the relief of possible'traffic
congestion along Johnson Avenue or for the development
of outlying districts. Not do we dispute t_he.d_esirability-
of planning for the future.
"But the future is not yet upon us, while the problems of
today which will be created if this line is adopted will
be. Before this Council adopts the.plan line, we feel that
today's problems should be considered now.
"We feel that certain people in -the City Administration are
laboring under the illusion that a plan line can be laid down
today, that property values can thereby be arrested or actually
depressed, and that the City at some time in the distant
future, can reap tangible cash benefits by acquiring these.,
properties at their depressed valuation without having to pay
for the difference.
"This is truly an illusion. To lay down this plan line now
will be to place a cloud over each and every parcel of property
.along Johnson Avenue. Such a line will be a notice to any .
prospective purchaser that he is buying less property than.he
sees, that he is buying a street on his doorstep, that he is
buying the cost of moving his buildings,, and, most important
of all, that he is buying a bitter. lawsuit with the City over
the value of his property taken and the severance damages
suffered by the remainder.
"There are people in the administration who are laboring under
the illusion that these properties can be acquired piecemeal, a
little here and a little there, for such trivial costs as a
short strip of curb and gutter. This might well have been the case
if the people on Johnson Avenue hadnot been alert as to their
rights and the grave damages which will inevitably result to
their properties.
"But we know that the Constitution of the United States and...
the laws of the State of California guarantee us that the
City must pay just compensation for such items as the actual
property taken, the injury resulting to the remaining property
by this taking, the costs of moving or.re- locating buildings,
and the cost of retaining walls.
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"We also know that we are entitled .to compensation right now for any
damages or injury to our property resulting from.th'e placing of this
plan line, and,we need not await.the .uncertain future to collect this
compensation.
. "Therefore, because of. the great injury that will,be done to.these
..properties as a result of this action, and because we, and all other
taxpayers in the City will have to pay for this injury, as well as
the great.cost of widening this street, we urge you to reconsider this
program.
' "We would.also appreciate your specific answers to these following
questi ons
1 - What studies, if any, have been made of the finaloosts of widening
Johnson Avenue, including the acquisition of the:.property, severance
damages, and the building of the street, and who made them?
2 - How much will this final cost be?
3 - What are the Council's plans for meeting this cost? By an assess -
C:7 ment district? By a City -wide Tax?
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4 - Is this plan line part of an over -all master plan, and, if so,
,.' why does not this Council adopt the master plan before it goes piece-
meal against individual streets?
5 - What predictions, if any, do you.have as to when four lanes will
actually be needed,.and what is the estimated traffic load as that
date? Whose estimate?
6 - Have any plans been made or considered for the development of
other streets serving this area beyond Terrace Hill? What are they?
Mr. Romero, City Engineer, answered that the plan line would not in-
volve a taking" of property, at this time, but would merely set a
line for future developments and assure that construction be made to
correspond with the future need.
Mr.. Romero.said that no detailed studies of cost had been made, but it
was obvious that the widening of Johnson Avenue would be less expensive
if it were not necessary to condemn buildings and improvements. The
Plan Line was being established to assure that future improvements would
be set back to the proper line.
At present the Councilwas cooperating with individual property owners on
voluntary widening which makes the installation of sidewalk mandatory.
In the final analysis, when it becomes necessary to widen the street, it
may be done by assessment districts, gas tax, or general city funds, or a
combination_ of these. This will be decided by the Council at that time.
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Johnson Avenue and other major streets were recommended by Hahn -Wise'
Master Street andHighways Plan of 1953, which recommended certain streets
as major streets. In 1957 the City adopted standard street sections which
are being used in all major street and plan line widenings. A Major street
section provides for four traffic lanes, two parking lanes, and two side-
walk areas.
Mr. Romero said that the peak capacity is reached at a traffic load of
500 cars per lane per hour. According to the Hahn -Wise studies, traffic
' in San Luis- Obispo is expected to double within 20 years. The traffic
count taken in September, 1958, on Johnson Avenue between San Luis Drive
and.Breck Street, showed 618 cars in the southbound lane and 550 cars in the
northbound lane for a peak two hour period, giving a peak hour flow of
approximately 410 cars /hr southbound and.360 cars /hr northbound.
The city has adopted a plan line on Laurel Lane and has completed studies
for a plan line on Broad Street, has partial studies on.a plan line on
Orcutt Road, ha s tentative studies for increased circulation by means
of an extension of Flora Street, Sierra Way, Helena Street, Walter Street,
and has made somepreliminary studies for a future railroad grade separa-
tion at South Street which would -tie to Bishop Street near the County
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Hospital. Mr. Romero stated that in his opinion all of these, the
plan line widening, grade separations, and increased circulation by
means of secondary streets would be necessary to serve the ultimate
future development in the Johnson Avenue area.
Mr. Lew-Warden stated that there was no question that plan lines
do take away from the property values and attempts by the City to
set today's value on property in the future and not allowing the
property owner the increased value is morally wrong.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, stated that there are cases on record that
state that until the"City occupies the'land there is no'-taking of prop-
erty and that the plan line allows the city to make plans for future
development of the city. If the city takes property they must either
acquire it by purchase, negotiation or condemnation. Further, that the
mere placing of a plan line across property does not obligate the city to
acquire the property until the owner is presented from developing or
using it.
Mr. John Sleeth, resident of Johnson Avenue, appeared before the Council
protesting the establishment of a plan line on his property.
Mrs. DonMacLean asked the City Council what thoughts have been given for
the convenience of the children using Johnson Avenue to walk to and
from school.
City Engineer Romero answered that the plan line includes sidewalks on
both sides of the street,'and that the present city policy on plan line
widening encourages installation of sidewalks.
R. L. Graves asked the Council if the City could float a bond issue to
place sidewalks in front of all properties in the city that did not have
them at this time.
Mr. Frank Adler appeared before the Council objecting to the establish-
ment of a plan line on Johnson Avenue.
Mr. Stockird asked what the present width of Johnson Avenue was.
Mr. Romero, City Engineer, replied that the present width was' 60' from
property line to property line.
Mr. Stockird asked what was the ultimate width of Johnson Avenue to be
under the plan line, if adopted.
Mr. Romero answered that on portions the ultimate didth of Johnson
Avenue would be 72' and on others 76', the difference being caused because
it was necessary to use four 11' traffic lanes in the heavily built up
area between the underpass and Ella Street and that the more desirable
12' lanes were used beyond Ella Street. Mr: Romero-explained the 12' lane
is the state standard and that some difficulty in gas tax financing might
occur. where 11' lanes are used.
Mr. Stockird asked what was meant by the term "improved land" as used in
connection with plan lines.
Mr. Romero, City Engineer, stated that this has been taken to mean land
on which structures have been constructed.
Mr. Stockird further asked if the property owner would be compensated
for sprinkling systems when the street was finally widened.
Mr. Romero'stated that he felt sure the courts would rule that the prop-
erty owners should be compensated not only for severance but'for all per-
manent improvements, including curbs, gutters, sidewalks, sprinkling
systems and trees.
Mr. Lew Warden summarized the discussion on the establishment of Johnson
Avenue Plan line as folows:
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1- The City Council at this time does not know when the property
would be taken for street widening.
2- The City Council does not know at this time how much land they
wish to take.
Councilman Miller gave the example of the church on Johnson Avenue where
the City has agreed to place curb and gutter for the entire frontage
for dedication of street widening by the church.
Councilman Miller stated it was only fair for the Council to adopt
policies on these various questions so that the staff couldlmow what
direction to take in negotiating with the property owners.
Councilman Miller then quoted from a letter of August 21, 1957, from
Mr. Sharp, City Manager of Pomona. "There are no panaceas or shortcuts
in dealing with people who have a very jealous regard for their little
plot of.land on this planet that they are squatting on."
Councilman Miller then said that the plan line should not be passed
on Johnson Avenue until these Council decisions had been made.
Mayor Waters stated he questioned the propriety of using variable widths
for the plan line on Johnson Avenue. He believed that the widening
should be "equal for property owners on both sides of the street, and
no one property owner should have to�donate: more than his neighbor.
Mayor Waters also asked why the City only considers one street at a
time for plan line purposes, and not set a plan on all necessary streets
and ddopt them at one time.
Mr. Romero. City Engineer, stated that in all cases possible, the width
of the street is taken equally from both sides of the street, but that
many times, due to closely built residences, more width would have to
be taken off one side than the other.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, stated that the reason only one street at a
time is considered for widening, is it gives the Planning Commission and
Council an opportunity to hear the various problems on the individual
streets whereas it would be impossible to consider all the problems at
one time if all streets were lumped together.
Mr. Romero added that a plan line street takes a great deal of engineer -
ingwork and that an excessive delay would occur before all the plan
lines could be ready for consideration at onetime.
3- The City Council does not know at this time how much this plan
line program is to cost.
4-'All the City does know, is that it wants plan lines established
on c ertain streets.
At this time the Mayor declared a-,-recess at 9:05 pm.
The meeting reconvened at 9:15 pm with all Councilmen present.
Mayor Waters thanked the Fire Chief for the good job done by his
department in containing the fire at Higuera and Santa Rosa Streets.
Mayor Waters asked if there was any other discussion or comments re-
garding the plan line and if not, what was theCouncil's action.
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It was moved by Kenneth W. Jones, and seconded by Councilman Smith that
Ordinance No. 130 be finally passed.
On this motion, Councilman Miller stated that he was not against plan
lines as such, but that the Council had not arrived at a decision as
to the time of taking, severance value or decisions on retaining walls,
nor would the Council decide on extra wide lots, what it meant by normal
frontage for the-placement of curb and gutter.
Councilman Miller gave the example of the church on Johnson Avenue where
the City has agreed to place curb and gutter for the entire frontage
for dedication of street widening by the church.
Councilman Miller stated it was only fair for the Council to adopt
policies on these various questions so that the staff couldlmow what
direction to take in negotiating with the property owners.
Councilman Miller then quoted from a letter of August 21, 1957, from
Mr. Sharp, City Manager of Pomona. "There are no panaceas or shortcuts
in dealing with people who have a very jealous regard for their little
plot of.land on this planet that they are squatting on."
Councilman Miller then said that the plan line should not be passed
on Johnson Avenue until these Council decisions had been made.
Mayor Waters stated he questioned the propriety of using variable widths
for the plan line on Johnson Avenue. He believed that the widening
should be "equal for property owners on both sides of the street, and
no one property owner should have to�donate: more than his neighbor.
Mayor Waters also asked why the City only considers one street at a
time for plan line purposes, and not set a plan on all necessary streets
and ddopt them at one time.
Mr. Romero. City Engineer, stated that in all cases possible, the width
of the street is taken equally from both sides of the street, but that
many times, due to closely built residences, more width would have to
be taken off one side than the other.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, stated that the reason only one street at a
time is considered for widening, is it gives the Planning Commission and
Council an opportunity to hear the various problems on the individual
streets whereas it would be impossible to consider all the problems at
one time if all streets were lumped together.
Mr. Romero added that a plan line street takes a great deal of engineer -
ingwork and that an excessive delay would occur before all the plan
lines could be ready for consideration at onetime.
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There being no further comments the Mayor called.for a roll call
vote on the motion:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Geral d W.Shipsey, J.. Barry Smith
NOES: Donald Q. Miller, Fred M. Waters
ABSENT: None
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8. Minutes of the - Planning Commission meeting of August 6, 1959 were received
and filed.
9. The following salary-step increases, all to_be.effective-September 1, 1959, '
were approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith:
WM. STILLMAN BISHOP - Police Officer - Step 2, $390 per month to Step 3,
$412. per month.
REMA RUDENE BRIER - Stenographer - Step 1, $265 per month to step 2,
$280 per month.
KENNETH L. SBDRT - Police Officer - Step 2, $390 per month to Step 3,
$412 per month. .
10. Contract Payment to Madonna Construction Company of $7,365.68 for the
South Street reconstruction project was approved on motion -of Kenneth
W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith...
Letter received from the Madonna Construction Company requesting extension
of time due to problems beyond his control: Mr. Romero, City Engineer
recommends that after investigation the Madonna Construction Company be
granted three.additional weeks on the contract. Recommendation approved
on motion of Kenneth W..Jones, seconded'by J. Barry Smith.
OLD BUSINESS _
1. Traffic Committee Report:
"59 -8 -1C. In response to a letter on this evening's agenda, the
Traffic Committee has studied the desirability of installing city
directional signs near the Buena Vista-Overpass to direct traveling
motorists to Cuesta Park. After study, it is our recommendation that
a sign reading " Cuesta Park" with a right arrow be installed on the
north side of Monterey just east of the Buena Vista Overpass and
another sign on thenorth side of Loomis opposite the Buena Vista Over-
pass."
Recommendation approved on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded
by Donald Q. Miller.
"59 -8 -2T. It has been pointed out to the Traffic Committee that the
old gas light standard at the corner of Loomis and Santa Ynez is no longer
operative, and it is recommended that the Council authorize,the City
Engineer to order an electrical light installation at this corner. The
P G & E company has recommended a 4,000 lumen lamp. ".
Recommendation of the Traffic Committee approved on motion of
Councilman Kenneth W. Jones, sem nded•by Councilman Shipsey.
2. Traffic Committee report of August 13, .addressed to the City Council, was '
received and filed.
3. Communication_ from the Board of Supervisors regarding the request of the
State Fish and Game Department about the development of.Whale Rock Re-
servoir for recreation was received andfiled. Also filed were Communi-
cations from the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and. Water Conser-
vation.District regarding the above matter and from Mayor Fred M. Waters
to R. L. . Jones, Regional Manager, Department of Fish and Game.
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4. Proposed sign otdinance was set for public hearing on September 8, 1959,
at 8 pm.
Communication from Seth Kinney, Building Inspector, reg2.rding errors in
the proposed sign outnance being presented to the Council for considera-
tion was received and filed.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 134..(1959 Series), "An Ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo
Adding Chapter V to.Article VI pertaining.to 'Closing Out Sales"' was
passed to print on motion of J. Barry Smith, 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
6. Proposed sidewalk ordinance -- referred to Councilman Jones' committee was
held over.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 135 (1959 Series), "An Ordinance of Intention to Abandon
a Portion of Morro Street" was introduced and passed to print, (sub-
Jett to'the filing of a letter from Mr. Nielsen, stating that he will
move the fire hydrant from Morro Street to Walnut Street at no expense
to the City) on motion of Donald Q. Miller, 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
10. Communication from the Southern Pacific Co. to the City of San Luis Obispo
regarding proposed improvements of Marsh Street and the Southern
Pacific right -of -way. .
At the request of David F. Romero, City Engineer, and on motion of J.
Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, authority was granted to call
for bids for improvement of the Marsh Street crossing with the Southern
1 Pacific tracks.
11. The following three resolutions were held over:
a. A Resolution prohibiting early morning parking in the downtown area.
b. A Resolution changing 10 minute parking zones to 12 minute zones.
c. A Resolution designating downtown parking areas as two hour parking.
12. Proposal of D. Jackson Fautman to update the 1957 report on one -way streets
referred to Citizen s Comm ttee on Downtown Traffic Congestion) was
held over.'
7. Minimum Design Standards for subdivisions -- referred to•Councilman Jones'
committee for report was held over.
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8. Following is the report presented by Councilman Smith and Councilman
Shipsey who were appointed to study the question of landscaping the
Terrace Rill Water Tank.
"The Council Committee appointed for the purpose of studying the question
.of landscaping.for the Terrace Rill water tank has.met and studied the
matter very carefully.
"The Water Superintendent has visited the.site with us and described the
improvements as planned including a possible chain link fence for reasons
of protection to the tank and also for youngsters in the neighborhood.
Based on our knowledge of the situation, we would make the following recom-
mendation.:
"That no further decision.be made on landscaping until the
project is completed. At that time, we will visit the site
again and make a final report to the City Council."
9. ORDINANCE NO. 135 (1959 Series), "An Ordinance of Intention to Abandon
a Portion of Morro Street" was introduced and passed to print, (sub-
Jett to'the filing of a letter from Mr. Nielsen, stating that he will
move the fire hydrant from Morro Street to Walnut Street at no expense
to the City) on motion of Donald Q. Miller, 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
10. Communication from the Southern Pacific Co. to the City of San Luis Obispo
regarding proposed improvements of Marsh Street and the Southern
Pacific right -of -way. .
At the request of David F. Romero, City Engineer, and on motion of J.
Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, authority was granted to call
for bids for improvement of the Marsh Street crossing with the Southern
1 Pacific tracks.
11. The following three resolutions were held over:
a. A Resolution prohibiting early morning parking in the downtown area.
b. A Resolution changing 10 minute parking zones to 12 minute zones.
c. A Resolution designating downtown parking areas as two hour parking.
12. Proposal of D. Jackson Fautman to update the 1957 report on one -way streets
referred to Citizen s Comm ttee on Downtown Traffic Congestion) was
held over.'
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ADDENDA
1. Petition from residents and property owners of the Yoakum area requesting
annexation to the City of San Luis Obispo.
Mr. Fraser, Planning Director, and Mr. Romero, City Engineer, discussed the
recommended map of the annexation, including the Industrial Area Annexa-
tion as presented earlier in the meeting.
Mr. Kjaerbye, of the Chamber Industrial Committee also discussed with the '
Council various aspects of the annexations.
The City Council discussed the-various-boundaries for the proposed annexa-
tions, and after some discussion, it was decided that A and B on the
original City Planning Commission map precede, and if a majority of the
owners in Area C and D were interested, they could be included in the
over -all Yoakum area annexation.
2. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, presented for the Council's informa-
tion the inventory of-all city property.as of July.15, 1959 -- received
and filed.
3. Communication from the Chamber of Commerce, requesting permission to-hold
a square dance on September 24, 1959, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm on Garden
Street, between Higuera dnd Marsh Street, celebrating Square Dance Wehk.
The Chamber requested that this block be suitably barricaded under super-
vision of the Police Department. On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded
by Kenneth W. Jones, the request of the Chamber'of Commerce was granted
and referred to City Police Chief Wm. Schofield to work out the details with
the Council Committee.
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the meeting adjourned.
Accepted this 8th day of September, 1959. 1
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