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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/07/1959256 DEC 7 1959' CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 7, 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 Minutes for the meetings of October 26, special meeting of November 9 and regular meeting of November 16 were approved. Minutes for the meeting of November 2,-1959 were approved as corrected. Claims against the city for the month of December, 1959, were approved on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. City Clerk reported that one bid was received-and-opened for furnishing Liability Insurance to the City..of San.Luis Obispo for the period December 7, 1960, as follows: FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP - ---- $ 6,862.77 City Clerk, J. H. Fitzpatrick,.recommended that the only bid of Farmers Insurance Group be accepted. On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the contract for insurance was awarded to Farmers Insurance Group. City Clerk reported on bids received and opened for construction of Fire Station No. 3. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported to the Council that these bids were substantially over the estimate and the amount budgeted for construction of the fire house and suggested that the City Council hold the bids for thirty days to study same to see if anything can be removed to bring the building within the money available. Administrative Officer Miller recommended that a committee be appointed, consisting of members of the Council, Architect, Fire Chief and himself to study this matter. Councilman Smith suggested that this committee also study whether the city needs this new fire station at this time, in addition to attempting to reduce the bid cost. Further, he thought that this committee should consist of just members of the Council, as the administrative staff and architect have already studied this problem. Mayor Waters appointed Coincilman Smith and Councilman Miller as a committee to study the present plans and also to study whether the city needs this building at this time. City Clerk reported on bids received and opened for furnishing Motor Vehicle for the Fire Department. Calendar Total Bid Contractors .. Base Bid Alt. "A" Days Base Bid- + Alt A Eugene Jackson, Genl Contr $73,979.00 $2,584.00 150 $ 76,563.00 1 H. Kaplan & Company 602475.00. 2,450.00. 0 62,925.00 Maino Construction Co. 67,220.00 2,500.00 180 69,720.00 Sharps, Construction Co. 61,600.00 2,399.00 160 63,999.00 P. J. Zuiderweia. Genl Contr 68,340.00 2,600.00 0 70,_940.00 Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported to the Council that these bids were substantially over the estimate and the amount budgeted for construction of the fire house and suggested that the City Council hold the bids for thirty days to study same to see if anything can be removed to bring the building within the money available. Administrative Officer Miller recommended that a committee be appointed, consisting of members of the Council, Architect, Fire Chief and himself to study this matter. Councilman Smith suggested that this committee also study whether the city needs this new fire station at this time, in addition to attempting to reduce the bid cost. Further, he thought that this committee should consist of just members of the Council, as the administrative staff and architect have already studied this problem. Mayor Waters appointed Coincilman Smith and Councilman Miller as a committee to study the present plans and also to study whether the city needs this building at this time. 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O W 000 Or Or O O O r O r O� Y W N N N V N Y W r O OD po r r p r r 3 1N� "x 5n C rO m H L7 �9C C O 1 {O�= VJ S' m C N ro 257 N N r V r In Un O% Vf W 0 00 O W O N O 00 O� Y W co .. .. OD W W OD N OD 3 1N� "x 5n C rO m H L7 �9C C O 1 {O�= VJ S' m C N ro 257 DEC 7 1959 Administrative Officer Miller`- -eeported to the Council the amount of money which would be necessary to purchase any of the vehicles over and above the money accumulated for replacement of the panel truck. Administrative Officer Miller stated that Fire Chief Schlobohm recommended that option B, the large station wagon bid by Ford be accepted, but Administrative Officer Miller said he had no recommendation on the subject and that it appeared to be merely a matter of which alternate the Council wished to accept. Mayor Waters appointed a council committee consisting of Councilmen Jones and Shipsey to look into the bids for the motor vehicle and to make recommendation to the CityCouncil at its next meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 141 (1959 Series), "An Ordinance Amending Article VII of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Entitled, "Public Works" by Adding to Chapter 3 Thereof Part 3 Entitled "Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalk Area," was finally passed and adopted 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, Fred M. Waters NOES: None ABSENT: None Communication from David F. Romero, City Engineer, regarding change orders for the reconstruction of the MARSH STREET RAILROAD CROSSING was received and filed. RESOLUTION NO. 607 (1959 Series), "A Resolution_ Making Changes in the 1959 -60 Budget" 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 Presentation of SAFETY AWARD to the City Water Department for a four -year ' perfect safety.record was made.by Elliot.Freeman, State Compensation Insurance Fund. 8 PM_- PUBLIC HEARING. SIDEWALK REPAIRS At this time the City Council held a public hearing on notice of the Superintendent of streets for sidewalk repairs under the Improvement Act of 1911. (Jess J. and Ida Valleley) No one appeared regarding the establishment of liens and the Council received and considered the report of the City Engineer and ordered that the cost of repairs be placed as a lien upon the property. RESOLUTION NO. 608 (1959 Series), "A Resolution.Establishing Liens on Certain Property for Sidewalk Repairs Under the Improvement Act of 1911" was passed and adopted on motion of Donald Q..Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, 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 COMMUNICATIONS 1. Proposal from Woods Animal Shelter to act as Humane Officer for the City of San Luis Obispo to furnish 24 -hour service, to include daily patrol of the city to pick up stray animals and furnishing veterinary.services for stray animals and act as Deputy Health Officer regarding dog bite problems. The society offered this service to the City for $3,600 for a 12 -month period,.paid in 12 monthly installments. Mayor Waters suggested that the Council study the proposal of the Woods Animal Shelter before making any recommendations, and that a committee could.possibly be appointed to study this proposal. Councilman Smith reported that the.present set -up for animal control is.inadequate as we actually have no dog control and that the problem is very serious as we have many dog bite problems in the community. He ' urged the Council consider this proposal very seriously as it is needed right now. Councilman Miller believed that while a committee to study this matter would be very good, he thought the proposal of the animal shelter a good one, and that the Council should make a decision right now. Mayor Waters urged that the Council study the proposal to make sure that all points are covered and that adequate control is received. Councilman. Miller made a motion.that the City accept the proposal of Woods Animal Shelter for one year.for.the fee as proposed. There being $ no second, the motion was lost. Q e-j Mayor Waters appointed Councilman Smith and Councilman Shipsey to study this proposal and make-recommendations to the City Council. 2. Communication-from-.Mayor Waters presenting further information on the proposal to appoint a citizens' fact finding committee to study the city's plan line program. Councilman Jones asked, regarding the - Mayor's proposal for a citizens' committee, whether the group themselves had proposed this committee. and whether they would support it in its deliberations. After some discussion by the Council, it was.moved by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Miller, that the recommendation be received and filed: The following.roll call vote was taken.. AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith NOES: Fred M. Waters ABSENT: None 3. Communication from the Citizens'.Committee on Downtown Traffic Congestion, urging that the City Council take immediate steps to complete the. development of parking' -lots under the parking district. Mayor Waters reported on his meeting with Mrs. Pezzoni regarding the acquisition by the City•of her life interest in the property proposed for parking lot development. The Mayor reported that he was well . received by Mrs. Pezzoni, and.she stated that she would be very happy to meet with her attorney and all the representatives in order to resolve this problem. On motion-of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the Mayor and Councilman Shipsey were authorized to meet with Mrs. Pezzoni and her attorney in order to arrive at an amicable settlement on this matter.' ' Councilman Jones asked John Ross, Chairman of the Citizens' Committee if the merchants were going to attempt to enforce no parking at the curb for themselves and their employees who are taking available parking . spaces away from potential customers. Mr. John Ross stated that he had asked the merchants to do this. Mayor Water s•= ccomplimented Mr. Ross for the work that his committee is doing on the downtown traffic problem. e, ,!4 6 DEC Ir 4. Communication from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints requesting permission to have final electric meter service connected -to their new church building prior to completion of building at 55 Casa St. David F. Romero, City Engineer,stated that the policy of his office.has always been to deny final hook -up and installation of electrical services until the building is completed. He said that any deviation from this policy would be difficult for future regulations by his office, but that this particular problem naturally was up to the Council for decision. Bishop Packer appeared 1efore the Council on behalf of his appeal for final hook -up for electrical service. I 1 On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the .church was allowed to hook up before final inspection. 5, Communication from the U. S. Department of Commerce regarding the 1960 census returns. = Administrative Officer Miller briefed the report from the Department of Commerce; stating- that -the city-would not receive its official -1960 population figures until-the spring of 1961:; but would receive a tentative figure in mid -1960. 6. Communication from the State Department of Water Resources forwarding information on the regulations for financial assistance under the Davis - Grunsky Act for water development was referred to City Attorney Houser and Water Superintendent Thompson for study for possible future•.- application by the.city. 7. Communication from Donald Q. Miller appealing the decision of the City Planning Commission in denying his request for rezoning from R -2 to C -2 of Lots 5, 6 and 7, Block 4, Imperial- Addition. Communication from the City PlanningCommission recommending denial of the request for rezoning of Donald Q.-,Miller. ' Councilman Donald Q..Miller requested.that this item be considered. with item #8 of the addenda. 8. Communication from Walter B. Roselip requesting the city abandon Park Street between Wilson and Highway 101 was referred to the City:Clerk to see if this request has already been presented to the Council.. 9. Progress report #2 on the General Plan by Larry Wise was received and ' filed. 10. Report by Richard-D. Miller, Administrative Officer regarding meeting with Alex Madonna on development of Madonna Inn property. Communication from Alex.Madonna stating he will request.annexation at time he requests hook -up to city utilities.-and board order from the County Board.of . Supervisors authorizing the City of San Luis Obispo to make the building inspection on the construction of the Madonna Inn were received and filed. 11. Report of the County Boundary Commission approving the annexation of the Yoakum..Tract for the City of San Luis Obispo as presented, was referred to the City Attorney on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, to contact.the proponents-of the annexation in order to proceed on this annexation. 12. Communication from the Deeter Improvement Company requesting that.the ' City accept the offsite improvements for Tract 144 and enclosing check guaranteeing completion of items not presently finished. Mr. Koch appeared before the Council urging that this tract be accepted at this time. Mr. Nispel appeared before the Council stating that if the final acceptance of the tract were held up for.two� weeks they would lose their FHA and their local money would not be available for this property. Mr. Koch- stated that he-did not feel that the delay in completing the tract was his fault as they have had ;many problems with the adjoining subdivider and a shortage of steel due to the strike. City Engineer-Romero stated that there are just a few minor items to be ' taken care of and that he believed the tract- -could be accepted at this time. City Attorney Houser stated that the city should be protected with a deposit of insurance policy, holding the city harmless for any liability fr)r accident in this tract -for work not completed. RESOLUTION NO.<609:(1959 Series), "A Resolution. Accepting Off -Site Improvements for Tract 144'.'.was ;passed and adopted on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by J. Barry Smith on the following roll call vote: r�,, AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller; Gerald W.•.Shipsey J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters NOES: None ' ABSENT: None 13. Announcement that the function of:the Board of Fire!Underwriters of the Pacific have been transferred to the Pacific Rating Bureau, effective November 1; -1959, was received and- filed. .- - 14. Notice of Small Craft Harbors Commission meeting to be held December 14, 1959, in San Pedro was received and filed. 15. Statement from the Division of Highways of the city's share of the cost for installation -of traffic signal system at Santa Rosa and Foothill 1 Boulevard was received and filed. 16. Mayor Waters was authorized, on motion of •Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, to accept and record grant deed from Milton and Viola Nadelle to the City of San Luis Obispo for street widening purposes on Ferrini Road. 17. Petition from three citizens requesting the Council initiate legislation governsng..safety conditions around private swimming pools. (Note: The City Planning Commission at their December l meeting reinstituted their study,on swimming pool regulations. Recommendation forthcoming after studies have been completed) Petition received and filed.. 18. Claims received from W. H. Rideout, 385 Chaplin:Lane; C. J. :Mees, 777 Mission Street, and Mrs. Ora.Loveless, 153 Stenner. Street, .for the city to pay plumbing charges for sewer.inspectioris by private plumbers when the stoppages were in the city mains. City Attorney Houser recommended to the Council that these claims be referred to the city's insurance carrier. 19. Report on water works and sewerage works to serve the Los Osos Valley, prepared for the city by Whipple, Adamson; Murphy and Pearson, Consulting Engineers; was received-..- D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented an,analysis of the above report for the_Council's: information, including his-:recommendation for.development under this plan. Both reports were held over for Council study. 20. Report of D. Jackson Faustman on traffic improvements in the central business district for 1959 was referred to the.Citizens' Committee on Downtown Traffic Congestion. 262 DEC 7 i9b� 21. Council consideration on approval of final map of Tract-183 requested . by Elmer Smith. City Engineer explained the.development of .Tract 183,: including drainage, design, etc., and recommending acceptance of final map.'of Tract 183.. Mr. Stanley Nelson appeared before the Council and asked why was not a cul -de -sac required in Tract 183 when the.City Engineer.required a cul- de- sac.on• the end of.the street in,Tract 92.: City Engineer Romero stated this was a decision of the Planning Commission, both.at Tract 92 and 183. RESOLUTION NO. 610 (1959 Series), "A Resolution_Accepting.the.Final . Map of Tract 183" was passed and adopted on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller on the following roll call vote,.subject to the filing of the required bonds, agreement, fees, etc.:: _.. AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J.'Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters•, NOES: None `ABSENT: None 22. Administrative Officer R. D. Miller. announced the following promotions in the Fire Department effective December.l,•1959:' Fire Captain Melvin Jones to Battalion Chief, step,4, $575 per month Fireman Mervyn F. Dixon to Captain, Step 3, $488 per month. Also appointed were: Joseph L. Stevens, Fireman, step 1, $368 per-month, effective December 1, 1959. Stanley B. Weiss, Janitor, $280 per month, effective November 19, Gloria Jean Meyer, Secretary in the Police Department, $265 per month,.effective_December 8, 1959. 23. The following salary step increases were approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller: Eugene Leroy.Lazzarini - Fireman - step 1, $368 to step 2,:,$390 per-month, effective January 1,.1960: . Augustus H. Horskey - Janitor: .from step.l, "$280 per month to step 2, $295 per month. Eugene W. Ketz - Laborer- Equipment Operator - from step 1, $312 per.month to step 2, $330 per month. _ Thomas I.- Gutierrez, Jr. - Disposal Plant Operator -.from step 1 $312 per month.to step:2, $330.per.month. OLD BUSINESS 1. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT on matters referred: 1959. "59-9-IC The Traffic Committee has taken another look at the red zones on Chorro Street south of the Foothill intersection, now-thatt the Foothill intersection is signalized. After study and observation of the zone and signal in operation,.the committee feels that the red zone is very necessary:for traffic safety in:the.area, particularly when a school bus or truck attempts to pass a parked vehicle. - There is no way this can be done without crossing over the double line. An exception is the red zone on the east side of:Chorro south of the first driveway ramp south of Rougeot Drive and extending 40 feet. It is suggested by the Traffic Committee that the Council could safely.remove - this portion of the red zone if it so desired." 1 1 1 1 DEC 7 1959 2'63- RESOLUTION NO. 611 (1959 Series), "A Resolution Eliminating No- Parking area on Chorro Street Near Rougeot Drive" was passed and adopted on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith on the following roll call vote:•(this includes both sides of-Chorro south of Rougeot). AYES:: .Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q Smith, - Fred M. Waters NOES: None ABSENT: None Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry "59 -11 -1T -.The Public Works Department has prepared a proposed traffic turn pattern for the Monterey - California intersection similar to the one recently installed at Marsh and Johnson. A copy of the plan is attached. After study, the Traffic Committee recommends that the Council authorize such an installation at California and Monterey." The matter was held over for study. c*' "59 -11 -2T - The Traffic Committee has studied the stop sign pattern in cz the Southwood area and recommends that the following stop signs be added: one stop;�sign on Laurel Lane at Johnson stopping southbound traffic on Laurel, one stop -sign on Southwood Drive at Johnson, stopping eastbound J traffic on Southwood, one stop sign on Tanglewood Drive at Johnson stopping eastbound traffic on Tanglewood, one stop sign on Lawnwood Drive at Orcutt Road stopping southbound traffic on Lawnwood." RESOLUTION N0. -612 (1959 Series),- "A Resolution Establishing Boulevard Stops on Laurel Lane, Southwood Drive, Tanglewood Drive and Lawnwood Drive" was passed and adopted on motion of J. Barry Smith and 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 "59 -11 -3C - At the request of the Council, the Traffic Committee has studied the request of the American Health Studio for a passenger loading zone in front of the studio. After study and discussion with the studio manager, the Traffic Committee feels that a 12- minute green zone would be more satisfactory for the purpose intended and recommends that a single car space approximately 22 feet in. length -be indicated as a 12- minute zone extending easterly from the Health Studio driveway ramp on the south side of-Marsh." - . RESOLUTION NO. 613 (1959 Series), "A Resolution Establishing a 12- Minute Parking Zone in Front of the American Health Studio" 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 NOES: Fred M. Waters: ABSENT: None 2. Communication from Marshall Reynolds requesting the Council correct an error made,-in transferring property between himself, Mrs. Nellie Penman and the City. 1 ORDINANCE NO. 143 (1959 Series), "An Ordinance Granting Certain Property to Marshall and Patricia Reynolds" was introduced and passed to print on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, 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 DEC 7 1959 3. Communication from V. J. Gates, 14 Hathway Street regarding a driveway ramp constructed by Mr. Gates. The following is a.report by Councilmen Dr. -J. Barry Smith.and Donald Q. Miller: "At the request of the Council, the undersigned members have served as a committee to look at the driveway ramp constructed by Mr•: Vincent Gates at 14 Hathway Avenue. "We have looked at this driveway and it appears to us that it consists 1 of red rock with•an - oil penetration coat and, in our opinion, is not of a permanent nature. In fact, it is already beginning to deteriorate. "It.is our suggestion that no further. action be taken by the.city on the driveway ramp as it presently exists,,and in so recommending, it is our feeling that no precedent is being set for the future." On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the report of the. Council committee was accepted.: 4. Wm. Houser, City Attorney, briefed for the Council's information, his communications..to the PVC and the Southern Pacific Railway Po.-to date on the pedestrian overpass proposed for the Osos.Street crossing._ Donald Q. Miller, for the Council's,information, read a portion of Page 14 on the PUC report and staff recommendation for Osos Street closing crossing and Johnson Avenue underpass matter. He further stated he believed it was unfair in the way that the crossing was left with no provisions being made for pedestrians to cross over or under the railroad at this time. 5.: Request.of Stan Nelson for acceptance by the Tract 92. City Engineer Romero recommended approval of recommended elimination of the tree planting Commission did not do this on this tract, bu requirement from tracts selling lots without City of improvements in the tract and.also , requirement as the Planning has always eliminated this homes. RESOLUTION NO. 614 (1959 Series), "A Resolution Accepting Off -Site Improvements in Tract 92" was passed and adopted 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. Communication from the City Planning Commission recommending that the request of Mr. 0. D. Vamsandt requesting that the city transfer to him a portion of Lots 11 and 12, Block 8, Arlington Addition be approved, that the land requested be declared surplus to the city's needs, and not required for street purposes, and that the city sell same with the stipulation that the purchaser must install street improvements. Mayor Waters referred.this problem.to Councilman Donald.Q. Miller to contact the property owner adjacent to this property and see if they desire to purchase a portion adjacent to their property. ' 7. Communication from F. R. Kalloch, Jr., Developer of Tract 134, requesting a variance from the requirements of placing sidewalk in front of the subdivision on Serrano Drive, due to topography and construction difficulties. City.Engineer David F.Romero recommends that the sidewalk requirement be waived as it is a hardship on the subdivider and the adjacent subdivider was not required to place sidewalk on his property on this street. DEC 7 1959 E On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the requirement of sidewalk on Serrano Drive was waived. 8. Communication from Mark A. Hood requesting that the Council amend the municipal code,..Section 4250.4 to -allow bowling alleys to remain open after midnight.. -- ORDINANCE NO. 144 (1959 Series), "An Ordinance Repealing Section 4250.4 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code" was introduced and 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 9. Following is the report of Council appointed committee (Councilman J. Barry.Smith -and Gerald W. Shipsey) regarding the landscaving.of the new Terrace Hill water tank: "The'.undersigned members of the Council"committee appointed to, study the question of- whether or not to landscape the Terrace Q! Hill water tank have looked at the improvement again now that 07) the contractor has finished his work. We have considered the- econmic, esthetic.and.practical aspects " of the question and have come to the conclusion that the Water Department and the contractor have done an excellent job in completing the tank installation. We -feel the result is not unattractive and that -it would be difficult if not impossible to improve on it by landscaping. "We also feel the safeguards taken by the Water Department to protect the children in the area will be effective." By common consent of the Council, the committee's report was accepted and filed. - - a - - .• . 10. Proposed electrical ordinance for -the city was held over for study .by the Council. - 11. Proposed-sign control ordinance for the city was ordered held over for study by'theCouncil. . . 12. The matter =of'- the- formation-.of an improvement district for'street improvements on Sydney Street from Flora to Johnson and Flora from Sydney east,-to include circulatory water main on Sydney Street between Flora and Johnson Avenue was held over at the request of City Engineer Romero.' ADDENDA 1. Traffic'. - Committee Report of December 4; 1959: "59- 12 -1T•- The Postmaster has approached the Traffic Committee with an- emergency request that some type of loading facility be provided at the curb to aid in the handling of Christmas packages which -are to be distributed from the Old Methodist Church building at the.cornei of Morro and Pacific." "After study, the Traffic Committee feels that such a request is" reasonable and that at least two metered spaces should be hooded to- facilitate loading operations. It is therefore recommended that the Council authorize the hooding of the first two meters west of Morro on the north side of Pacific, starting immediately and terminating after'the Christmas holiday. It is also requested that the committee have authority to observe the loading operations and hood a third meter if this is found to be necessary." Recommendation of the Traffic Committee approved on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by.J. =Barry Smith. 266 DEC 7 JO5 2. Communication from Anna Gallagher requesting acceptance by the City.of the subdivision improvements in Unit.B, Piedmont Estates was.held -over as per Council policy. 3. Communication from Sylvesters Burglar Alarms requesting .permission to install burglar alarm and holdup system panel in the City Police Station was referred to Chief Schofield for investigation and report to the .Council. 4. Communication.from R. L. Cline and Dominic Bressi proposing to dedicate and improve private street known as Bressi Place was referred to the Planning Commission. 5. Communication from the Department of Water Resources, Whale.Rock Project, requesting that the city extend the loan from the Civil: Defense office for 3600 feet of 6" pipe for 30 days. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey,, the Mayor was'authorized:to request a 30 -day extension in the -loan of pipe for Whale Rock. 6. Petition from the residents of the 500 block on Kentucky Avenue requesting that the City Council take action to have curbs and gutters placed in front of 522 and 526 Kentucky Avenue:was held over for study. 7. Communication from the City Planning Commission recommending favorable action on the rezoning from R -2 to.M-.portions of Lots.2, 3 and 4 and denial of Lot 5;. Block 1 of the Imperial Addition was held over for study. Also, the appeal of. Donald Q. Miller from the decision of the Planning Commission denying his request for rezoning by.the Planning Commission and communication from the Planning Commission denying Mr. D. Q. Miller's request for rezoning. Mr. Hodgin, property owner at the corner of Broad and Woodbridge-.urged the City Council to rezone the east side of Broad Street from Sauth ' Street to the city limits as M -S,. as previously studied and considered by the Planning Commission and then dropped by that group. Martin Polin appeared before the Council urging.that the M -S zone be adopted on the east side of Broad Street as originally proposed by the Planning Commission. Mr. Polin stated he has had many opportunities to lease or sell his property for industrial or commercial purposes, but this has not been possible under the R -2 zoning. After discussion•by:thel"Xi.ty Council, it was suggested:that Mr. Hodgins, Mr.. Polin-and Mr: Donald Q. Miller might apply for rezoning of the entire area under the M -S classification. The matter.was held for study by the City Council.. I . 8 Communication from the City Planning Commission recommending to the Council amendments to the Municipal Code establishing various off - street parking requirements in the zoning ordinance was held over for:.study. 9. City Engineer.David F. Romero, presented for the Council the final map of Tract 106, Laurel Bills, Unit #1 and recommended that the final map be approved by the City Council, subject to the requirements and restrictions placed by the-Planning.Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 615 (1959 Series), "A Resolution Approving Final Map of Tract.106 ":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 10. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, presented a request.of, the Chamber of Commerce to hold a Christmas-party for the youth.and requested permission to block off Garden Street. Request approved on motion of J. Barry Smith, Seconded by n(nnald Q. Miller.