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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/21/1960AR1 U you 1 1960 Twenty -four hour. notice of special called meeting was waived by all Council members. WHALE ROCK PROJECT The purpose of the meeting was to discuss increased costs of the Whale Rock Project. Presentation of letter report from Mr. James F. Wright, Deputy Director, Department of Water Resources, regarding future antici- pated costs of the Whale Rock Project. Mr. Wright went into.detail on all phases.of future development of the project. Mayor Waters thanked the state personnel for stayigg over to meet with the City Council and also for preparation.of the letter on Whale Rock costs. Mayor Waters presented a letter addressed to Harvey Banks to be signed by himself, if approved by the Council, stating that the City would pay its fair share of increased costs on the project, CJ provided that the City's share did not exceed $4,400,000. RESOLUTION NO. 637 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Letter on Increased Whale Rock Costs" 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, J. Barry Smith, Gerald W. Shipsey, Fred M. Waters NOES: None ABSENT: None Administrative Officer Miller reported to the Council regarding a meeting he had with Mr. Fabbri; Bank of America, on the possibility of the City borrowing money from the bank to pay increased costs of the dam, also requesting permission to send a letter requesting this information. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the Administrative Officer was authorized to contact the Bank of America regarding the possibility.of a loan, but Mr. Miller was to notify Mr. Fabbri that all three local banks were to be considered when the final loan, if any, was applied for. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 P.M. on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller. Approved this 21st day of March, 1960. City Clerk ' CITY COUNTIL MINUTES March 21, 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 33 0 MAR z 1 ftU ROLL CALL: Present - Councilmen Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters Absent - None CITY STAFF PRESENT - City Engineer Romero, Administrative Officer Miller, City Attorney Houser, Fire Chief Schlobohm, Police Chief Schofield, Planning Director Abraham, Park and Recreation Superin- tendent Flory, Water Superintendent Thompson and City-Clerk Fitzpatrick Minutes for the special meetings of February 29, March 7 and regular meeting of March 7 were approved as presented. Minutes for the special meeting of March 10.were approved with correction in page 1, third paragraph of item 1 - -add work "fair" instead of "share" in line 2. Claims against the City for the month of March, 1960, were approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. COMMUNICATIONS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 650 "A Resolution Increasing the 1959 -60 Budget" (adding Account No. 223 - -Smith Subdivision Cash Construction Fund for Off -Site Improvements in lieu of Bond) 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 2. Communication from R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommending that the City Council establish a Whale Rock fund and transfer funds into said fund for payment of overages on the project. RESOLUTION NO. 651 "A Resolution Establishing the Whale Rock Fund, Making Initial Transfers to this Fund on a Loan Basis and Providing for Methods of Repayment of said Loans" 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 3. David F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and specifications for the Council's consideration for construction of Parkins Lot #5. Mr. Romero explained for the Council the type of improvements that will be placed in this lot. The Council discussed the problem of free parking on the lot for City employees of the Police and Fire Department while on duty. The Council stated that this matter would be settled before the con- struction was completed. Administrative Officer Miller suggested that the lot be an all -day lot with parking meters set 10 hours for 25C. The Council stated that they would decide on this matter at a later date regarding the time limits on the lot, free employee parking and types of meters. Administrative Officer Miller stated he did not wish to rush the Council, but he requested that they decide on the meters as soon as possible so that bids for meters can be called for, ordered and de- livered by the time the lot is completed. On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, authority was granted to advertise for bids on parking lot #5. 0 4. City Engineer Romero reported to the Council regarding the status of the Laguna Park Homes construction schedule and stated that if the sub- divider were allowed to proceed with construction before annexation that the subdivision should be inspected by the city staff at the expense of the subdivider. "In this regard a plan is being forwarded under separate cover on which the lands now in private ownership which appear to form the logical park area are indicated. Favorable consideration by the city is. requested of providing interim measures to protect the lands in question pending further investigation of the possibilities of their inclusion in the public area. "It is pegretted that this action may conflict with Mr. Skinner's development schedule and every effort will be made-by this office to expedite the matter." Mr. Skinner, subdivider of-Laguna Park Homes, stated that he disagreed with Fred L. Hector's proposal-as it was in direct opposition to his plans for development of his property. Mr. Skinner referred to his letter of March 2, 1960, regarding the Laguna Lake development. --------- - - -- -- FIRE STATION NO. 3 1. Due to the illness of Kenneth Hess, Architect, no communication was received regarding Fire Station No. 3, changes, modifications, etc. 2. Contract Payment No. 1 of Kaplan Company for $12,456.00 was approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller. Mr. Romero brought up the matter of the diversion of Perfumo Creek. After discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Smith that Mr. Skinner proceed with the off - site improvements in his subdivision, subject to the filing of a letter ' from the subdivider agreeing to the inspection fees and stating that he will file a map for final approval when the annexation has been completed. City Engineer Romero stated for the Council's information, that Mr. Skinner does not have at present the easement for sewer fine through the Dalidio property and that the City might have to help-him by con- demning land for the easement. 5. The following is a letter from Mr. Fred L. Hector regarding the ^ Laguna Lake development: cz -"� "Initial study of Laguna Lake and the associated park lands indicates the following factors which are brough to your attention for immediate consideration: a. It will be highly desirable to realize use of the entire lake surface. b. The lake surface should not be reduced in area. c. It will be important to the success of the lake as a recreation center for the people of the city that a reasonable amount of shoreladd be included in the recreation unit, and that this property should extend completely around the lake. d. The probability of realizing approval by the State Wildlife Conservation Board of the-lake and its shorelands for a State Fishing Project for the benefit of the people of the State will be poor unless the lands in question are in public ownership including, of course, the lake bottom. "In this regard a plan is being forwarded under separate cover on which the lands now in private ownership which appear to form the logical park area are indicated. Favorable consideration by the city is. requested of providing interim measures to protect the lands in question pending further investigation of the possibilities of their inclusion in the public area. "It is pegretted that this action may conflict with Mr. Skinner's development schedule and every effort will be made-by this office to expedite the matter." Mr. Skinner, subdivider of-Laguna Park Homes, stated that he disagreed with Fred L. Hector's proposal-as it was in direct opposition to his plans for development of his property. Mr. Skinner referred to his letter of March 2, 1960, regarding the Laguna Lake development. --------- - - -- -- FIRE STATION NO. 3 1. Due to the illness of Kenneth Hess, Architect, no communication was received regarding Fire Station No. 3, changes, modifications, etc. 2. Contract Payment No. 1 of Kaplan Company for $12,456.00 was approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller. MAR 1 IybU 3. The following is a communication from Richard D. Miller,, Administrative Officer, regarding advance purchase of equipment to furnish new Fire Station No. 3: "Further reference is made to the brief discussion with the Council at last evening's dinner meeting regarding advance purchase of certain items to furnish the new fire station. "In answer to the Council's question to whether or not there was any hurry on ordering these items. I should have noted that the fire alarm equipment normally takes about three months for delivery. "It should also be mentioned that the gas oven and table top burner were to be purchased by the city and built in by the contractor, although this had not been mentioned to me by the chief. He indicated a deadline of about April 15 on delivery and installation of these units. ". Administrative Officer Miller. stated that the Fire Chief had requested a change in the roof covering to a heavier type of asbestos shingle which would cost less than $100 more than the contract, but would add 10 years to the life of the roof. After discussion, it was moved by J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller that the heavier asbestos shingles be ordered. Fire Chief Schlobohm appeared before the Council requesting per- mission to order the emergency items listed in Administrative Officer Miller's letter prior to the completion of the station. On motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Jones, the requests of the Administrative Officer and the Fire Chief were approved. PUBLIC HEARING - 8 P.M. JOHNSON ANNEXATION At this time the Mayor declared a public hearing on the Johnson Annexation. The City Clerk reported that no written protests had been received. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience protesting. No one appeared and the Mayor then ordered the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 156 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance Approving the Annexation of Certain Uninhabited Territory, Designated Johnson Annexation! to the City of.San Luis Obispo" was introduced and passed to print 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: Pone ABSENT: None 8. Report from the Citizens' Committee on Downtown Traffic Congestion on I progress to date was received and filed. Mayor Waters reported to the Council that he and Councilman Shipsey had been unable to make arrangements to meet with Mrs. Pezzoni-or her attorney, Richard Harris, regarding acquisition of Mrs. Pezzoni's life interest in.her property. The Mayor stated he recommended that the Council direct condemnation proceedings be filed for acquisition of this property. 141rin u 1 """ RESOLUTION NO. 654 (1960 Series),--"A Resolution Directing the Filing of Condemnation Action on Behalf of Parking District No. 1" 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 9. Communication from the Television Relay System, Inc. regarding the possibility of obtaining a franchise to construct a community antenna TV system in the City. The Council discussed the proposal and stated that they would be happy to have the representatives of this company appear before them at the next meeting and explain their program. 10. Communication and statement of opinion from the San Luis Obispo Citizens' Association regarding City Council dinner meetings. The Mayor ordered the communication received and filed. C7 M 11. Communication from Automatic Alarms, 1804 Garden Street, requesting permission to attach their system to the City fire station. Fire Chief Schlobohm stated that this system would be good information for the Fire Department to have, both as a fire warning and detector for sprinkler system leaks. Chief Schlobohm stated that he would recommend that before this new company be allowed to hook up in a fire station, that letters from clients be filed so that the City will know that the system will be used upon installation. Mrl Lingle appeared before the City Council explaining the program developed by his company and the service he will give to the residents and businessmen of San Luis Obispo. On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the request was approved subject to final commitments from clients notifying Fire Chief Schlobohm of their interest in this system. 12. Communication from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints requesting that the City Council name the new street adjacent to the new church Deseret Place. Referred to the Planning Commission. 13. Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to display the 1906 chemical wagon and aerial ladder at the Poly Royal celebration April 28 and 29. Request granted on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 653, (1960 Series), "A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Mutual Aid Agreement with Cal Poly" 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 15. Communication from Captain R. E. Heidorn announcing his retirement from the Police Department after 31 years' service. Received and filed. 16. On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the following deeds were accepted by the city and the Mayor was author- ized to accept and record same: LIAR 2 1 1964 1. Lee L. Todd (Richard St. Assessment District) 2. Harold C. Carter & James E. Knuthson (Foothill Boulevard) 3. Elmer Smith & Katherine Smith.(Johnson Avenue) 4. John A. & Elda Wilbert (Richard Street Assessment District) 5. Virginia A. Singleton 17. The following claims were referred to the city's insurance carrier: 1. Claim of George Edward Parsons for $2,500 damages for alleged injuries due to sidewalk defect. 2. Claim of.Boysen Avenue Apartments, Inc. for alleged water damage to buildings by increased water pressure. 18. Bulletins from the League of California Cities on the following matters was received and filed: 1. Budget & special sessions of the Legislature. 2. Announcing City Attorney Institute, Mayors' and Councilmen's Institute & Finance & City Clerks' Seminar. 3. Announcing new report on Municipal Budget, 4. Announcing new report on acquisition of off - street parking facilities. OLD BUSINESS 1. The problem of formation of an assessment district or other method of paving Sydney Street from Johnson Avenue to Flora Street was referred to the City Engineer for preparation of plans and specifications and also to present agreements to adjacent property owners for street im- provements was held over. 2. Communication from R. J. Nesbit, Wildlife Conservation Board regarding a visit by him to inspect the Laguna Lake area -.on -March 30, 1960, at 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. was received and filed. 3. Request . of the.San Luis Garbage Co. for increase in garbage collection rates was held over for Council study. 4. Preliminary report by Harry Jenks on sewer disposal for the Bel -Air Manor Tract as requested by the City Council on March 7 was received and filed. 5. Communication from Harry Tregarthen regarding.the sewer problem at 547 Marsh Street was received and filed, including report from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, on the matter. 6. Discussion by the City Council of formation of a drainage assessment district for the Caudill Tract area which was referred to the City Engineer to prepare an estimate of cost to make drainage improvements across city streets in the Caudill area. Held over for Council con- sideration. 7. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS - Off- Street Parking Requirements Councilman J. Barry Smith reported for the joint Council - Planning Commission committee and recommended that items 1, 2, 3 and 4, Paragraph A be re- referred to the Planning Commission and that item B be set for public hearing by.the Council. The City Council discussed the various requirements of.the off - street parking and definitions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Abraham, Planning Director, explained the various requirements as pro- posed. Mr. Joe Warnagieris, Realtor, appeared before the Council stating that he was not protesting the changes, but that as a realtor he would like to meet with the Planning Commission or City Council to go over these proposed changes. LJ 1 LIAR 21 1969 ORDINANCE NO. 157 (1960 Series),, "An Ordinance Amending Section 9200.8 of the Nan Luis Obispo Municipal Code" was introduced and passed to print on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, J. Barry Smith, Gerald W. Shipsey, Fred M. Waters NOES: Donald Q. Miller ABSENT: None ' The balance of the changes as recommended were approved. ORDINANCE NO. 158 (1960 Series) , "An Ordinance Repealing, Amending and Adding Certain Sections of Cahpter 2, Article 9 of the San.Luis Obispo Municipal Code" was introduced and passed to print 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. Z. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters NOES: None r'r: ABSENT: None 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. ORDINANCE NO. 159 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance of Intention to Abandon a Portion of Church Street was introduced and passed to print on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith (subject to sewer easement 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. Proposal from auditing firm of Willeford, Levey & Co. to audit the accounts and records of the State of California on the Whale Rock Project. City staff contacted all CPA's in the City to see if they would-be interested in submitting proposals on this work. Communication from Belcher & Thomas, Certified Public Accountants, stating that they were unable to bid due to professional reasons. On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, communi- cation from Belcher & Thomas was received and filed and the proposal of Willeford, Levey and Co. was accepted for an interim audit of the State records on the Whale Rock Project. 10. The City Clerk reported to the Council that he had checked the petition of annexation from the residents of the Yoakum area and found that 42% of the registered voters had signed the petition and therefore, the petition was sufficient. RESOLUTION NO. 652 (1960 Series), "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo Declaring Its Intention to Call a Special Annexation Election, and Fixing the Time and Place for Protests by Property Owners" 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 11. Administrative Officer Miller announced the new population estimate by the State Department of Finance as 20,200 which would be the new basis for State funds.