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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/04/19601 C:a VAN 4 1960. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 4, 1960 - 6:30 P. M. Banquet Room - Motel Inn The City Council met in special called meeting witli'Magor'Pio Tempore, Kenneth W. Jones presiding. 1. The City Council discussed the merits of retaining the Police Advisory Board as an offical body appointed by the Council. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, explained the background of why the ad- visory board was originally appointed and the type of information that they study at their monthly meetings. Administrative Officer Miller stated he believed that the advisory board seived A good purpose for the city. Police Chief Schofield stated he believed that the advisory board was doing a good job for the city acting as a buffer between the Police Department and the public. 277 Councilman Smith reported that he had personally contacted several members of the Police Advisory Board and discussed with them the retention of this board as a council- appointed advisory group and he found that these people were very sincere in their approach to the problems and he believed that they were doing a good job for the city. He further felt that the present members should be retained.- Mayor Pro Tem Jones-suggested that periodical reports should be submitted to the City Council by the Police Advisory Board so that a measure of its use- fulness to the city can be made. The Council discussed the advisability of holding a joint meeting with the ' Police Advisory Board so as to pass on to the board the policies that the City Council is interested in following. Further, the Council believed that they should meet at least once a.year with each one of its appointed com- mittees and boards so that Council policy could be carried on to'ihe various citizens' groups. 2. The City Council briefly discussed item number 5, Old Business, listed on the agenda for the regular meeting of January 4, 1960, regarding the possible formation of an improvement district on Sydney Street. The Council committee reported regarding some of the contacts made with property owners regarding this district. 3.' The City Council discussed the final passage of ORDINANCE N0. 147'(1959 Series), "An Ordinance Rezoning Property on Broad Street From R -2 to M." 4. Acting Planning Director, David F. Romero, explained the background and rea- soning for the Planning Commission's recommendation for this rezoning. The special meeting was adjourned on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey.. Approved this 18th day of January, 1960. City Clerk 'TJAN 4 i W CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 4, 1960 - 7:30 PM CITY BALL The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Pro Tempore Kenneth W. Jones presiding. Invocation: Reverend Banks, Springfield Baptist Church Roll Cali: Present - Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, ' J. Barry Smith Absent - Fred M. Waters Claims against the City fof the month of January, 1960 were approved on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith. RESOLUTION N0. 620 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1959 -60 Budget" (Bldg. Inspector Materials and Supplies) was passed and adopted on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Fred M. Waters RESOLUTION NO. 621 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Transferring Funds" ($5,000 to Off - Street Parking) was passed and adopted on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller; Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith NOES: None , ABSENT: Feed M. Waters RESOLUTION NO. 622 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1959 -60 Budget" (adding Smith Inspection Fees) was passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Fred M. Waters ORDINANCE N0. 145 (1959 Series), "An Ordinance Leasing Sewer Farm Property to R. S. Tartaglia" (Gudel Purchase) was finally passed on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by'J. Barry Smith on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W.' Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, NOES: None ABSENT: Fred M. Waters ORDINANCE NO. 146 (1959 Series), "An Ordinance Establishing Fire Zones" was finally passed on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller on the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Fred M. Waters COMMUNICATIONS 1. Communication from R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, requesting permission to make salary survey for the 1960 -61 budget under Section 1405 of the City Charter. On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, Adminis- trative Officer Miller was authorized to make the survey in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter. 'JAN 4 1960 270 2. Communication fromthe Attorney General, Stanley Mosk, explaining Section 12524 of the Government Code, to allow the Police Chief to attend meetings called by the Attorney General, was received and filed on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller. 3. Progress report by Larry Wise, Planning Consultant on the General Plan for the city was received and filed. 4. Communication from the Division of Highways, District V. listing estimated apportionment for gas tax for the year April 1, 1960 to March 31, 1961. Richard D. Miller, Administrative Officer explained the provisions of the letter to the City Council. Received and filed. 5. Report of City Engineer David F. Romero on the number of residential garages that have been remodeled into rooms, etc. The City Council asked Mr. Romero for the date of the conversions, as the city could not take action as requested if the conversions were made prior to the effective date of the zoning ordinance. (1955) Councilman Smith asked who was responsible for allowing these violations to take :place. < Mr. Romero answered, due to the press of work in his office over the years, `Z many of these violations were not caught until a special study on a block by block-basis was made. The Building Office was responsible. On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, it was moved that Mr. Romero check the dates of the conversions and report back to the Council the number that were actually in violation of the code. Motion carried. 6. Communication from City Engineer David F. Romero, reporting traffic counts and engineering studies for traffic signals at Marsh and Johnson 'Avenue, Higuera and Osos, Higuera and Morro, and Higuera and Broad Street. Mr. Romero reported that after all these studies had been made, not one of the studied ' intersections qualified under the state minimum requirements for signals, but that the intersection at Higuera and Santa Rosa is well above the minimum for signal installation and he recommends studies be made at this time for instal- lation of signals at this intersection, coordinated with�:the Marsh and Mon - terey signals. Councilmen Jones and Smith suggested-that instead of installation of new signal lights for traffic control, that the city would well afford to repair the traffic signal at Monterey and California Streets which appears to be in disrepair 50% of the time. They believe that this is a more dangerous inter- section than the ones under .study and requested that the City Engineer repair this traffic signal. On motion of J. Barry Smith,•seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, it was moved that the City Engineer proceed with engineering proposals and cost estimates for. installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Higuera and Santa Rosa for consideration in the 1960 -61 budget, as well as looking into the remodel- ing of the Califom ia- Monterey signal. 7. The following pay estimates were approved on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller: PUBLIC HEARING - 8 PM ORDINANCE NO. 147 - FINAL PASSAGE At this time the Mayor Pro Tem, Kenneth W. Jones, opened the public hearing on the final passage of Ordinance No. 147 (1959 Series), "An Ordinance Amending Section Landger Construction Co. -- Johnson Ave Widening -- Estimate #1 -- $ 1,848.51 #2 & final -- 205.39 A -1 Electric ------- - - - - -- Foothill Blvd Signals -- Estimate #2 -- 2,827.13 8. On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, grant deed from William A. Albrecht and grant deed from Marion S. Clemo for street widening on Foothill Boulevard was accepted and the Mayor authorized to sign the agree ment. PUBLIC HEARING - 8 PM ORDINANCE NO. 147 - FINAL PASSAGE At this time the Mayor Pro Tem, Kenneth W. Jones, opened the public hearing on the final passage of Ordinance No. 147 (1959 Series), "An Ordinance Amending Section UAN 4 1960 9200.5 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code." (Main rezoning on Broad Street). The City Clerk read the communication from the Planning Commission recommending the rezoning of this property. David F. Romero, Acting Planning Director, stated he opposed in principle the zoning of property to industrial use across the street from property zoned for residential use. Further, he opposed any rezoning without any controls as to setback, etc., and urged that-if this rezoning were allowed that some sort of control of the use be adopted. Further, Mr. Romero reported on the discussion and studies made by the Planning Commission on the establishment of the M-S ' classification, who finally recommended that the property be rezoned to M without use rilstriction. Councilman Miller asked, why was.lot 5 denied for rezoning to M. Mr. Maino stated that lot 5 was denied as it is.presently.used as a residential property and actually they have no need for lot 5 for expansion of their office at this time, but only for lot.4. Councilman Miller discussed setbacks of the present property w ned by Mr. Maino on Broad Street, and hw they would be affected if plan lines were ever estab- lished on Broad Street. Councilman Smith discussed the S classification and restrictions thereto, and C-4. urged that the.City Council vote on this rezoning and take the other problems as they come before the Council. There being no further discussion the Public , Hearing �mas -.closed.:.;:On, motion -.of: Donald Q. Miller, seconded by J. Barry Smith, Ordinance No. 147 was finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, j.. Barry Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Fred M. Waters OLD BUSINESS 1. There•:was no traffic committee report. 2. Communication from Lindero Investment Company requesting acceptance by.the City of Tract No. 1.38. Request held over, to be.considered as a first request at the next meeting, as the tract has still not been completed. 3. Communication from John H. Bowen requesting that the city accept the improve- ments in the Bowen Subdivision, Tract No. 179. City Engineer Romero reported that the subdivision has been completed according to specifications and re- commends that the city accept the off -site improvements. RESOLUTION NO. 616 (1960 Series), "A resolution Accepting Off -Site Improvements in the Bowen Subdivision, Tract No. 179" was introduced and passed on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey,, J. Barry Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Fred M. Waters 4. Communication from the Mayor regarding the expiration of terms of certain meta- ' bars of the Police Advisory Board and appointment of same. The City Council discussed the retention of Police Advisory Board and believed that it was a good thing for the City and should be retained. On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconde&by Gerald W. Shipsey, the following appoint- ments were approved as recommended by Mayor Waters: .YHIV 4 lyh!/ 2 Harry J. Morris, Chairman for one year. Father Laurence O'Sullivan, two -year term. E.J. Fabbri and Everett M. Chandler, three -year term 5. City Engineer's preliminary report for formation of an improvement district for street improvements on Sydney Street from Johnson to Flora and on Flora from Sydney to its easterly end was referred to council committee for study and recommendation to the Council. (Councilman Jones and Shipsey) Mayor Pro Tem Kenneth W. Jones reported that the council committee had as yet not'contacted all property owners in the proposed district, but that they had met and discussed the problem with several and requested that the matter be held over until they had an opportunity to meet with additional property owners. Mr. Herbert Grundell, Attorney for Mr. Diel, thanked the City Council for holding this matter over so that he can make a study of the problems involved. Mr. Ted Maino appeared before the Council and stated that it was his urd er standing that the deposit made by him on behalf of McAllen Heights Tract was to be used only for the improvement of Sydney Street between Johnson and Flora `K and for no other improvements. On question by the Council, he said he might a o-D look favorably on"an extension of the three year time limit. 6. Walter Roselip request for abandonment by the City of half or all of Park Street between Wilson and Highway 101 was held over for report "by the Plan- ning Commission. 7. Communication from R. L. Cline and Dominic Bressi for acceptance by the City of offer of dedication of Bressi Place into the City street system, referred to the Planning Commission, was held over at the request of Mr. Cline as he has not had an opportunity to study the Planning Commission recommendation. He asked that a copy of these recommendations be mailed to him so that he may get costs and see what the requirements were. 8. Request of Sylvester's Burglar Alarms toinstall panel for system in City Police Station. Police Chief Schofield reported on his investigation regarding installation of this panel at the police station, and recommended to the Council that they approve the "request for installation of the panel, subject to an agreement between the City and Sylvester. Further, that other alarm companies in the city be al-lowed to hook up to this panel. On motion ofJ. Barry Smith and Donald.Q.'Miller, the request of Mr. Sylvester and recommendation of the Police Chief were referred to the City Attorney to prepare an agreement protecting the City and City property.. Administrative Officer Miller recommended to the Council that the agreement be for one; .,year on a trial basis, subject to renewal after that period. The City Council recommended City Attorney consider this trial period. 9. Recommendation from the City Planning Commission for amendments to the zoning ordinance'establishing various off - street narking requirements was held over for Council study. 10. Petition from the residents of the 500 block of Kentucky Street requesting that.-the City Council take action to have curbs and gutters placed in front of 522 and 526 Kentucky Street. Referred to the City Engineer to contact property owners regarding installation of curb and gutter. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, stated that one owner had ordered a contractor to prepare to place curb and gutter in front of his property and that Mrs. Gragg, the other property owner, stated she would place curb and gutter when the property lines on the south side had been cleared up so she knows what prop- erty she is improving. 8 2 PUAN 4 : 3960 The matter was referred to City Engineer Romero for preparation of property descriptions on this matter, and also property descriptions deeding property to the Vansandts and Graggs. ADDENDA 1. RESOLUTION NO. 617 (1960 Series), "A Resolution of the City of San Luis Obispo Acknowledging the Receipt of Notice of Intention to Circulate a Petition for. the Annexation of Territory Designated as 'Yoakum Annexation' and an Affidavit of Publication Thereof and Approving the Circulation of the Petition" was ' passed and adopted on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded.by Donald Q. Miller on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Fred M. Waters 2. RESOLUTION NO. 623 (1960 Series), "A.Resolution Transferring Funds" (Repayment of Loan, P I & B) was passed and adopted on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith on the following roll call vote: AYES. Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Fred M. Waters 3. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported on the request of the Department of Water Resources asking for temporary use of an office in the City Hall for a headquarters for the department for study of the coastal aqueduct, a part of the Feather River Project. Administrative Officer Miller stated that the department is attempting to get larger quarters at Camp San Luis Obispo and want to get started as soon as possible while negotiating with the government for office space at the camp. Mr. Miller suggested that one of the offices used by Water Superintendent Thompson could be rented out to the Water Department for.nominal rent until permanent quarters are arranged elsewhere. Administrative Officei Miller suggested that a rent of $20 a month, or approximately $2.00 a stluare foot per year would be fair rental. On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the recommendation of the Administrative Officer was accepted. 4. RESOLUr ION NO. 624 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Congratulating Grover City on its in6orporation" was passed and adopted on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Fred M. Waters On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the meeting adjourned. -------------PP ------ Approved this 18th day of January, 1960. ', .. ✓1� iii /�. oP.r,�-City Clerk