HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/1960MAR 7 196®
COUNCIL MEETING
March 7, 1960 - 7:30 P. M.
CITY HALL
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Fred M. Waters presiding.
Invocation: Reverend Phelps, Episcopal Church
I ROLL CALL: Present - Councilmen Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald
W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters
Absent - None
CITY STAFF PRESENT - Administrative Officer Miller, City Attorney
Houser, Park and Recreation Superintendent Flory,
Water Superintendent Thompson, City Engineer
Romero, Fire Chief Schlobohm, Police Chief
Schofield, Planning Director Abraham and City
Clerk J. H. Fitzpatrick.
Minutes for the special called meetings of February 8 and 9 were approved.
Minutes for the regular meeting of February 15, 1960, were approved with
correction on page 6.
Claims against the City for the month of March, 1960, were approved.
The.City Clerk reported on bids received and opened for RECONSTRUCTION OF
GRAND AVENUE - Palm Street to Loomis Street as follows:
Guido 0. Ferini (Santa Maria) ------- - - - - -- $21,624.59
Ted Watkins (San Luis Obispo) ------- - - - - -- 26,296.34
' Walter Brothers (San Luis Obispo) --- - - - - -- 25,904.30
Madonna Construction Co. (San Luis Obispo)- 22,732.70
Landger Construction (San Luis Obispo) - 26,292.07
Hi -Way Contractors (Santa Maria) ---- - - - - -- 24,348.34
R. McGray (Santa Maria) ------------- - - - - -- 220134.78
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommended the low bid of Guido
Ferrini be accepted. On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by
Kenneth W. Jones, the low bid of Mr. Perini was accepted and contract
awarded subject to the approval of the State Division of Highways.
RESOLUTION NO. 638 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Transferring Funds" (Reducing
various equipment replacement items, etc.) 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, Fred M. Waters
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION NO. 639 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1959 -60
Budget" (Account.. #263: 2; I$1;000.�Of£ -Street :Parking - -peg erve;- Parking:;
District Expense) 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
RESOLUTION NO. 640 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1959 -60 Budget"
(Personnel Testing Service, etc.) was passed and adopted on motion of
J. Barry Smith,seconded by Kenneth W. Jones on the following roll call
vote:
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AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey,
J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCE NO. 152 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance Selling Personal Property to
Paulson's Wrecking and Salvage" was finally passed 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
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Communication from the Veterans of World War I requesting permission to
hold a small circus on Friday, March 25,for their rehabilitation fund.
Request approved on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W.
Jones.
2. Proposal from the auditing firm of Willeford, Levey & Co. to audit the
accounts and records of the State of California on the Whale Rock
Project. Councilman Smith questioned the propriety of a quote being
asked by the staff without approval of the Council and also not re-
questing quotes or proposal from local CPA's.
City staff were instructed to contact the local CPA's to see if they
are interested in submitting a proposal on this work. Mhtter held over.
8 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING
SIDEWALK REPAIR
Mayor Waters opened the public hearing on notices of the Superintendent
of Streets for sidewalk repairs under the Improvement Act of 1911.
(I. J. Hanrahan, Gertrude Lewis, Mission Church and Raymond & Crystal
Anderson)
There being no comments, the public hearing was closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 641 (1960 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
REZONING - George Hodgin, Martin Polin & Donald Q. Miller
ORDINANCE NO. 153 - FINAL PASSAGE
The Mayor opened a-public hearing on the final adoption of
Ordinance No. 153 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance Rezoning
Property on Broad Street from R -2 to M -S and M". (George
Hodgin)
Mr. Martin Wittmeyer appeared before the Council objecting to
the rezoning as this one and the following two ordinances he
believes are spot zoning and do not correspond with good planning.
The Mayor closed the hearing and Ordinance No. 153 was_finally
passed on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W.
Jones on the following roll -call vote:
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AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W.
Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters
NOES:. None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Miller left the room at this time.
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ORDINANCE NO. 154 - FINAL PASSAGE
The Mayor opened the public hearing on Ordinance No. 154 (1960
Series), "An Ordinance Rezoning Property on Broad Street from
R -2 to M -S and M" (Martin Polin).
There being no comments the ordinance was finally passed on
motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth.W. Jones, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
ORDINANCE NO. 155 - FINAL PASSAGE
The Mayor opened the public hearing on the final passage of
Ordinance No. 155 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance Rezoning Property
on Broad Street From R -2 to M -S and M" (Donald Q. Miller).
There being no comments, Ordinance No. 155 was finally passed
on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
Councilman Miller took his seat at the council table.
RICHARD STREET ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
The City Clerk reported on bids received and opened for construction
of this project as follows:
Madonna Construction Co. ----------- - - - - -- $27.936.20
Landger Construction Co. ----------- - - - - -- 28,548.56
Hi -Way Contractors, Inc. ----------- - - - - -- 272423.66
Ted Watkins ------------------------ - - - - -- ,26,332.64
Guido 0. Ferini -------------------- - - - - -- 25,978.78
Valley Paving & Construction Co. --- - - - - -- .26,301.37
R. McGray ----- --------------------- - - - - -- 279985.02
PUBLIC HEARING - formation of the district
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the hearing
on Resolution No. 628.of Preliminary Determination and of Intention
and the Engineer.'s Report on this project.
Lee L. Todd presented the following protest to Assessment No. 11:
"I, the undersigned, do hereby file protest to assessment
for water main, water lateral, labor costs, etc., relative
to the laying of water main. This protest is in part, as
aforementioned to Richard Street Improvement Project No. 1 -60,
Assessment No. 11, dated February 1, 1960.
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"Attention is called to City Engineer's report of plans and
specifications, within, contains my cost of water main in the
amounts of $269.76 and $75.67 for water lateral.
"My reason of protest materializes from the fact that. my home
at 2939 Richard Street was an existing dwelling and continued
to be serviced for water from Johnson Avenue long before City
Resolution No. 628 was adopted. No separate meter was involved;
service coming through meter of T. A. Williams, 2915 Johnson'
Avenue. The City was aware of this arrangement and no protest
was made. It is my understanding that in lieu of the second
meter Mr. Williams was billed a double minimum..
"It is my contention that since my neighbor, Henry Salgado of
3051 Richard, the only other existing residence on this street
had service through a separate meter exempting that portion of
his assessment, then, Aaron R. Lokey, former owner of my property,
could have had the same privilege extended to him had the City
elected to-enforce him to install a meter.
"In view of the Engineer's report, I request the so- called
Factor, of which•I am assessed $339.56, be itemized. I construe
this to be some form of overhead. Also in the report I find I
am assessed $56.20 for a new fire hydrant. My property is
approximately 430 feet from the existing fire hydrant. Question
is, with respect to maximum distance a home is limited from a
fire hydrant, why, if the existing hydrant will adequately serve
the purpose, must a property owner pay for another?
"In regards to the City's acquisition of 4 feet of my 80 -foot
frontage-in order to widen Richard-Street to 54 feet, be it known
that I am the only property owner on the entire street that has
a loss of improvement and property value. I stand to loose per-
manent shrubbery and possibly 2 trees. It-will narrow my front
lawn space. Will cut my driveway down to where I will have just
room to park an automobile after properly clearing the up -swing -
of my garage door. Could never park in the driveway with a
hitched utility trailer and be able to clear the sidewalk. If
the present street elevation is not lowered at least 18' it will
increase the percentage of grade down my driveway towards the
garage to such an extent that a hazard will be created. Mr.
Salgado states that his home is at a sufficient distance from
the street whereas the grant of 4 feet would not make noticeable
difference. All other properties along the street are at present
undeveloped vacant lots.
"In the event the City, after weighing the technicality of my
being assessed for water, should still.hold me obligated.to the
assessment as their final decision, then, after due consideration
of my particular land grant to the City, I find in my opinion to
all fairness that I can only grant the easement in lieu of the
water assessment.:
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. :All
written and oral protests were considered by the Council.and the hearing
was ordered closed.
RESOLUTION 110. 642 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Overruling
Protests on Resolution No. 628 of Preliminary Determination and
of Intention" 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, Fred M. Waters
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 643 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Ordering .
Reduction of Assessments" 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, M. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION NO. 644 (1960 Series), "A Resolution.Determining
' Convenience and Necessity, Adopting Engineer's Report, Con-
firming Assessment and Ordering Work" was passed and adopted
on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones•
on the following roll call vote:
RESOLUTION NO. 646 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Designating
Collection Officer" 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
RESOLUTION NO. 647 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Determining
that Public Interest and Necessity require the Acquisition °:of
Lands and Easements and Directing the Filing of Eminent Domain
Proceedings" was 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
Discussion took place on water service to Lee Todd, which had been
installed initially through another metered service without knowledge
of the Water Dept.
A motion was made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Jones
that.Lee L. Todd be exempted from the water service assessment as
stated in his letter of protest, as he is presently receiving water
service from the City and has been for some time, but the assessment
' for fire hydrant would stand.
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry Smith
NOES: Gerald W. Shipsey, Fred M. Waters
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller,
authorizing the Mayor to receive and record grant deeds for street
widening on Richard Street from Leo Studle, Earl Bernard and Henry G.
and Martha Z. Salgado.
AYES:
Kenneth W.
Jones,
Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W.
Shipsey, J.
Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
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RESOLUTION NO.
645 (1960
Series),
"A Resolution of Award of
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Contract" 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
RESOLUTION NO. 646 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Designating
Collection Officer" 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
RESOLUTION NO. 647 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Determining
that Public Interest and Necessity require the Acquisition °:of
Lands and Easements and Directing the Filing of Eminent Domain
Proceedings" was 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
Discussion took place on water service to Lee Todd, which had been
installed initially through another metered service without knowledge
of the Water Dept.
A motion was made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Jones
that.Lee L. Todd be exempted from the water service assessment as
stated in his letter of protest, as he is presently receiving water
service from the City and has been for some time, but the assessment
' for fire hydrant would stand.
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry Smith
NOES: Gerald W. Shipsey, Fred M. Waters
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller,
authorizing the Mayor to receive and record grant deeds for street
widening on Richard Street from Leo Studle, Earl Bernard and Henry G.
and Martha Z. Salgado.
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9:00 P.M. - The Mayor declared a recess.
9:15 P.M. - The meeting reconvened with all councilmen present.
BEL -AIR SUBDIVISION
At this time the Mayor opened the discussion on the Bel -Air Subdivision
and its possible connection to the City sewer system. Mayor Waters
introduced Mr. Jenks, Consulting Engineer, who appeared before the Council
and presented the various alternatives for sewer development for the
Bel -Air Subdivision and the Industrial Annexation area.
Mr. Jenks.explained two primary alternatives to be considered by the City
and the subdivider -- either building a temporary plant or extending the
sewer mains down through the Tank Farm Road and over to the present
sewer plant. Mr. Jenks said the decision will be based on policy and
cost. He believed that the best.plan for over -all development would be
a direct pipeline to the sewer plant which would serve the most area
and would ultimately be'the most economical, though very costly at the
present time. Mr. Jenks answered questions from the Council and staff
and stated that he would have a written report on the matters discussed
orally at this meeting for the meeting on March 21. His report would
estimate costs of development.
The City Council discussed general policy on sewage disposal for areas
presently outside.the City.
On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, it was
moved that the City not pay for sewer lines from Edna Road to the
sewer farm, but that the City would consider making a contribution for
excess capacity lines as has been the past policy when off -tract sewers
have been installed by subdividers. Motion carried.
3. Communication from Harry Tregarthen regarding the sewer problem at 547
Marsh Street which repair he has had to pay for and he believes that it
is the City's responsibility. Matter referred to City Engineer to con-
tact Mr. Tregarthen and explain the sewer development in this area and
also to explain the proper method of filing claims against the City.
4. Proposal from Paul L. Adamson for furnishing engineering services for
the Los Osos sewer and pumping station.
City Engineer Romero stated that the survey charge as presented by
Mr. Adamson was in excess of normal services and that Mr. Adamson had
agreed that the City could contract separately for survey work. Mr.
Romero stated that on the basis of the.work to be done, the City would
probably pay about 1/3 the cost and Mr. Skinner would pay about 2/3 the
cost.
Mr. Skinner appeared before the Council and stated that he believed
the entire proposal was extremely high and that he could get it done
much cheaper with as competent an engineer, but that for the sake of
expediency to get this report started, he would agree to the Adamson
proposal.
Mr. Romero urged that Mr. Adamson be retained by the Council due to his
experience in designing sewage systems and pump stations.
Mr. Skinner proposed that he retain his own engineer to proceed with
design of the sewer system, as outlined-by Mr. Romero, and that he
would pay for the engineering and design. The City could then hire
its own engineer to review and check plans to see that the City was
protected.
On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the
proposal of Mr. Skinner was accepted, and Mr. Skinner was asked to
proceed. The proposal of Mr. Paul Adamson was-received-and filed.
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5. RESOLUTION No. 648 (1960 Series); "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of San Luis Obispo.Adopting and Approving the Master
Agreement for Expenditure of Funds Allocated under Section 2107.5
of the Streets and Highways Code" was passed and adopted 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
1 Master agreement to replace the memorandum of agreements executed
annually in the past.
6. Progress report from Hahn, Wise and Barber regarding preparation of the
General Plan was received and filed.
7. Copy of annual report to the Board of Supervisors by the Curator of
County Historical Museum was received and filed.
C� 8. Opinion of the District Attorney regarding the legality of-the Mitchell
Park lease between the City of San Luis Obispo and the County of San
Luis Obispo was received and filed.
9. Report of City Attorney Houser on proposed Industrial Annexation re-
garding differential tax rates.
City Attorney Houser explained to the Council that in proposed
Industrial Annexation if 2/3 of the property owners do not agree in
writing to assume the bonded indebtedness of the City outstanding at
the time of annexation,-they would have A differential tax rate, as
they could not be required to pay for prior bonded indebtedness.
After some discussion, it was moved by Donald Q. Miller and seconded
by J. Barry Smith that the City Attorney contact the owners to see
if they would sign a statement authorizing taxation for prior bonded
indebtedness.
10. Caudill Tract drainage easement district formation
Councilman Donald Q. Miller stated that he had requested this item to
be placed on the agenda as a group of property owners had requested
him to investigate the possibility of the formation of a special
assessment district to handle the drainage problems in the Caudill
area.
City Engineer Romero stated that he -had made a study of the development
of proper drainage for-this entire area and that it would cost approxi-
mately $759000 to install the necessary drainage structures.
Mr..Snodgrass appeared before the Council, stating that he personally
was for the formation of an assessment district, but that a majority
of the property owners in the neighborhood were opposed to paying
for any benefits for the entire area.
Mr. Romero presented, for the Council's information, a plot plan of
the proposed district showing the boundaries and problems involved
and the type of improvements necessary for proper drainage of this
area. , .
Further, Mr. Romero recommended that the City each year put money
aside for reconstruction of the more critical drainage problems and
take care of the worst ones-first.
On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, Mr. Romero
was requested to prepare an estimate of cost to make drainage improve-
ments across city streets in the Caudill area and submit it for the
Council's consideration.
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11. Communication from David F. Romero, City Engineer.-regarding receipt of
a request for formation of an assessment district on Hill Street from
Lincoln southerly 370 feet.
Councilman Smith asked if the east side of the street was being sub-
divided at this time and if.so, why was the City allowing a subdivision
by assessment district. He stated that if the subdivision was being
placed in it should not be.included in the proposed assessment district.
The City Council then discussed the problem of subdivision by assess-
ment district, particularly the problems encountered in the Alrita
District. The matter was referred to the City Engineer to contact the
property owners on the west side of the street to see if they wished
to proceed to place improvements on a cash basis, which would.be
cheaper than the assessment district method.
12. The following salary step increases were approved on motion of Donald
Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, effective April 1, 1960:
DAVID ULANSKY - Field Auditor - Appriaser - from step 4, $435 to
step.5, $460 per month.
ROBERT M. GAMMEL - Laborer - Equipment Operator — from step 1, $312
to step 2, $330 per:month.
JOE LEWIS - Laborer - Equipment Operator from step 4, $368 to step
5, $390 per month.
HELEN PELHAM - Clerk- Typist — from step 2, $265 to step 3, $280
per month.
13. The following contract payments were approved on motion of Kenneth W.
Jones, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey:
DODD -THOMA ENTERPRISES - Foothill Blvd. Signals
Estimate No. 3 ---------------- - - - - -. - - - - - -- $228.39
DODD -THOMA ENTERPRISES - Foothill Blvd. Signals
Estimate No. 4 & Final ---------------- - - - - -- $922.88
14. Administrative Officer Miller announced the appointment of BERNITA S.
PERSALL as Typist -Clerk in the Fire Department effective March 1,1960,
at $250 /mo.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Communication from Lindero Investment Company requesting acceptance by
the City of Tract 138. -
City Engineer Romero recommended that the Tract be approved as all the
improvements have been placed satisfactorily.
RESOLUTION NO. 649 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Accepting Tract 138"
was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J.
Barry.Smith 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
2. Communication from the Feather River Project requesting participation
and financial assistance by the City of San Luis Obispo.
Administrative Officer Miller reported to the Council on fees paid by
other cities for membership in the. FRPA. He stated that the standard
fee for the cities who have joined has been $5.00 per million dollars
of assessed valuation, or for the City of San Luis Obispo, $135 per
year
Councilman Shipsey stated that he did not believe the City should con-
tribute any more money to outside agencies as this city is not that
wealthy.
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Mayor Waters:stated that with.the present crisis the City .needs all
the money it can.lay its hands on for the Whale Rock Project..
Councilman Miller stated that the City should participate as this
City and County need the Feather River water and should participate
in any activity to assure its successful construction.
Councilman Smith stated -that he agreed with Councilman Miller that
this organization served a need for publicizing the Feather River
Project which was not only for this area but for the entire state
and further that-the City had more need for contributing money to
this organization than to the Mission Trails or the Chamber of
Commerce.
It was moved by Donald Q. Miller, seconded by J. Barry Smith, that
the City participate in the Feather River Project Association and
appropriate.$135 for one year's dues.
AYES: Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry Smith
Mr. C. A. Maino appeared before the Council on behalf of his request
to purchase this property, stating that the only reason he desires to
own this lot is to protect his own property which-is to the rear and
to the north_, so that no one can place billboards, signs, etc. on this
lot. After some discussion by the Council, it was moved by Council-
man Smith and seconded by Councilman Miller that the City start pro-
ceedings to sell this property, if legally able to do so.
7. Recommendation from the City Planning Commission for amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance establishing various off - street parking requirements.
Held over for further study.
8. Communication from Mel Sebastian Jr. requesting abandonment by the
City of that portion of Church Street between Nipomo.and High Streets
adjacent to Lots 5 and 6 was held over.
9. Formation of an.improvement district for street improvements.on- Sydney
St: from Johnson to Flora and on Flora from Sydney to its easterly end
was held over. (Referred to Council committee -- Jones & Shipsey)
10. The following communication was received from Mr. Ray Skinner,
developer of Tract 169, regarding his Laguna Lake development:
"It is my understanding that the City will proceed with a
progress report to the Wildlife Conservation Board to re-
activate their interest and follow through with a develop-
ment plan as rapidly as possible. In support of this I
desire.to make a formal proposal which I believe will be
beneficial to all concerned.
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Motion did not carry. .
3.
Report by the-City-Engineer on zoning violations in the City of San
Luis Obispo which was held.over from the last meeting was received
and filed.
4.
Report by the City Engineer on the drainage problem reported by
Zenon.Talbot, 1551 Palm Street was received and filed... Mr. Romero
was requested to see that this creek was cleared well below the _
Talbot property before next winter's rains.
5.
Report of the City - Engineer on complaint of Gordon Hines, 612 Stanford
Dr. regarding rain- carried debris and mud in front of his property was
received and filed. Mr. Romero reported to the Council regarding his
discussion with Morgan Flagg in diverting water through his property.
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6.
Communication from C. A. Maino requesting permission to purchase a
parcel of City -owned property north of the bridge at San Luis Creek
and Higuera Street.
Mr. C. A. Maino appeared before the Council on behalf of his request
to purchase this property, stating that the only reason he desires to
own this lot is to protect his own property which-is to the rear and
to the north_, so that no one can place billboards, signs, etc. on this
lot. After some discussion by the Council, it was moved by Council-
man Smith and seconded by Councilman Miller that the City start pro-
ceedings to sell this property, if legally able to do so.
7. Recommendation from the City Planning Commission for amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance establishing various off - street parking requirements.
Held over for further study.
8. Communication from Mel Sebastian Jr. requesting abandonment by the
City of that portion of Church Street between Nipomo.and High Streets
adjacent to Lots 5 and 6 was held over.
9. Formation of an.improvement district for street improvements.on- Sydney
St: from Johnson to Flora and on Flora from Sydney to its easterly end
was held over. (Referred to Council committee -- Jones & Shipsey)
10. The following communication was received from Mr. Ray Skinner,
developer of Tract 169, regarding his Laguna Lake development:
"It is my understanding that the City will proceed with a
progress report to the Wildlife Conservation Board to re-
activate their interest and follow through with a develop-
ment plan as rapidly as possible. In support of this I
desire.to make a formal proposal which I believe will be
beneficial to all concerned.
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"At the meeting considerable discussion was-held on the
rerouting of Perfumo Canyon Creek and the deepening of the
southerly end of the lake and marsh area as is recommended
in the above reports. It was my impression that this was
considered desirable-by the majority at the meeting: My
proposal -is as follows:
1. We will reroute Perfume Canyon Creek as set
forth in the Morgan report.
2. We -will excavate the channel recommended in
the Morgan report and in so doing will deepen
it to a depth desired by the City for recrea-
tional purposes to a width which will balance
out the.fill requirements for the development
of the Johnson land north of French Road.
3. We will do this work next summer and complete
same prior to next rainy season.
This, of course, is a business proposal in which we will benefit
as well as the City. While we do have-the necessary excess fill
on the Johe property it will be an economical for us to use this
excavation and certainly is an opportunity to make a very worth-
while start on the lake development. We will make no charge for
this excavation and request permission from the City.to proceed
with plans for this work."
Mr. Skinner's request-was-held over to the next meeting-for study by
the Council.
11. Proposal of Fred L. Hector for planning services in development of the
analysis of the recreational potential -of the 60 -acre Laguna Lake and
preparation of a master plan to outline the proposed development-at a
cost of $3,816.
On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, it was
moved that Mr. Hector be retained to make the study as outlined and
requested that he proceed as quickly as possible. -
12. Mr. Thompson, Water Superintendent, presented his report regarding
chlorination at the Santa Margarita booster plant. The City Clerk
was instructed to forward copies to Mr. Beck, County Road Commissioner,
and Mr. Otterness, Army Engineers.
ADDENDA - -
1. Communication from the San Luis Garbage Company requesting an increase
in garbage collection rates.
Mr. Peter Andre appeared before the Council on behalf of the request
of the San Luis Garbage Company stating if the City Council had any
questions, he would be happy to.answer them. The matter was held
over for study.
2. Communication from the Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to
Higuera Street from Morro 'to Chorro on April 1st and 2nd as part of a
"main street mall" in connection with a.spring fashion show celebration.
Request approved on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W.
Jones providing the majority of the merchants facing the closed ,
streets desire-this program.
Mr. Carl Lownes appeared before the City Council regarding the requested
garbage rate increase; urging that the City take over the. garbage dis-
posal and have it paid out of taxes and then make garbage pick -up man-
datory as he believed the garbage disposal operated by the City would
be more efficient'and provide better service to the citizens.
Further, he suggested that curb pick -up be made to speed up collection
service. Mr. Lownes was informed that his request would be considered
during the hearings on rate increases.
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3. On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald.W. Shipsey, the,Mayor
was authorized to receive and record a grant deed from Mary R. and
Allen Ochs for a portion of Rougeot Place.
4. Mayor Waters proposed that the Council consider the employment of
Mr. Robert Edmonston, Hydraulic Engineer, by the City on a consultant
basis to help the City with its future water problems, including but
not limited to, the Whale. Rock Project, Zone 4 formation, Salinas
Water supply,. etc. Fee would be $150 per day and at the most two
days per month or about $4,000 per year.
' On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the Mayor's
proposal was accepted and Mr. Edmonston was retained by the City.
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On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the meeting
adjourned at 11:50 P.M.
rp Approved this 21st day of March, 1960.
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Citj`Clerk
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
March 7, 1960 - 5:30 P.M.
Banquet Room - Motel Inn - 2223 Monterey St.
' The City Council met in special called meeting with Mayor Fred M. Waters
presiding.
ROLL CALL: Present - Councilmen Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald-W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Fred M.
Waters
Absent - None
CITY STAFF PRESENT - Administrative Officer Miller, City Attorney
Houser, City Engineer Romero, Park and Recreation Superin-
tendent Flory, Police Chief Schofield, Planning Director
Abraham and City Clerk Fitzpatrick.
Also present was Harold Blake, Attorney, and George Pearson,
Engineer for the Richard Street Assessment District; Mr. Jenks,
sewer expert; Fred L. Hector, Planning Consultant; Mr. Jones
from the State Water Pollution Board; and Fen Truebridge,
Reporter from the Telegram- Tribune.
PERSONNEL MATTER
Administrative Officer Miller reported to the City - Council regarding
the number of accidents with police•cars by police officers and
wished a council policy decision regarding these accidents.
The Council stated that this was a personnel matter and should be
handled behind closed doors.
LAGUNA LAKE AREA PROPOSAL
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, presented a proposal from Mr. Fred
L. Hector to make a study and master plan of the Laguna Lake area.
Administrative Officer Miller read Mr. Hectors proposal. (see
regular meeting minutes of March 7)
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