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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: 317 _ MAR 7 '" NbU 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: L7 1 1 IYIHR 6. ,WUV 31! 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. ------ --- - --- -- 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. 32® MAR- 7 1951 "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 LIAR' 7 - NbU 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 J RESOLUTION NO. 645 (1960 Series), "A Resolution of Award of ='3 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. 322 MAR 7 1y6U 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. 1 1 h L � MAK" d 1JW , 2 3 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. 324' MAR 7 iybv 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. 1 1 I F MAR 7 - iybu 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. 326 NOES: Kenneth W. Jones, Gerald W. Shipsey, Fred M. Waters C� 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. ' 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. 326 326 LIAR I =V "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. MAR 7 1y6!) 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. ------ --- - - - - -- 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. d . 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) 32. .7,