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SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
June 6, 1960 - -- 6:00 P.M.-
BANQUET ROOM - MOTEL INN
The City Council met in Special Called Meeting with Mayor Fred M. Waters
presiding.
ROLL CALL: Present - Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith,
Fred M. Waters
Absent - Kenneth W. Jones
CITY STAFF PRESENT - Planning Director Abraham, City Clerk Fitzpatrick,
Architect Hess, City Attorney Houser, Administrative
Officer Miller, City Engineer Romero, Fire Chief
Schlobohm.
1. The City Council discussed street widening of laurel Lane from South
Street to Johnson Avenue, particularly the portion owned by the
r „r Johnstons, which is needed for the full widening.
The-City Council and staff discussed the present City policy relative
to street widening on plan line streets.
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2. The City Council discussed the requested change order for Fire Station
No. 3.
Mr. Hess, Architect, presented his views on floor covering and recommended _.
no change. Mr. Schlobohm, Fire Chief, presented his side, recommending
the more expensive floor covering.
3. The City Council discussed the communication from Maino Construction
Company regarding the alleged sewer leak into the excavation for the
Penney-Store addition.
City Engineer Romero reported to.the Council results of investigations
made by his department trying to establish if there was a sewer leak,
and who was responsible for correction. Mr..Romero stated that his
investigation showed that this was not a sewer leak, at least, not from
the City sewer line.
The meeting was adjourned until 7 -:30 P.M. June 6, 1960, on motion of
Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller.
Approved this 20th day of June, 1960.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 6, 1960 - -- 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL
The City Council met in Regular Session with Mayor Fred M. Waters presiding.
The Invocation was given by Rev. D. R. Zimmerman, Methodist Church.
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ROLL CALL: Present - Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith,
Fred M. Waters
Absent - Kenneth W..Jones
CITY STAFF PRESENT - Planning Director Abraham, City Clerk Fitzpatrick,
Park and Recreation Superintendent Flory, City Attorney
Houser, Administrative Officer Miller, City Engineer
Romero, Fire Chief Schlobohm, Police Chief Schofield,
Water Superintendent Thompson.
Minutes were approved for the Regular Meeting of.May 16, 1960 on motion of
Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey. .
Claims against the City for the Month of June, 1960, were approved on motion
of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, subject to the approval of
the Administrative Officer.
1. Administrative Officer Miller presented the proposed budget for 1960 -61.
The City Council set the Regular Meeting of June 20, 1960 at 8:00 P.M.
asLthe time for the Public Hearing on the proposed-1960-61 budget.
2. City Engineer David Romero recommended that the bid of W. M. Lyles Company,
Alternate B $27,203.29 be accepted for construction of the Outfall Sewer
Line on Higuera Street. Mr. Romero explained the ramifications of using
sewer pipe other than vitrified.clay, and pointed out that in this.particular
circumstance, reinforced concrete pipe would be satisfactory. He explained
that Mr. George Pearson, the consultant on this project, had recommended
the pipe as being in the best interest of the City.
The City Council discussed the proposed use of reinforced concrete pipe.
l On the motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the bid
•''' was awarded to W. M. Lyles Company as recommended by the City Engineer and
the consulting engineer.
3. The City Clerk reported the following bids received for construction of
a Sewage Flow Meter on the Cal Poly sewer line.
Lump Sum Bid
Engineer's Estimate $5,404.00
McBride's
San Luis Obispo $62848.00
W.M. Lyles Co.
Avenal $7,300.00
Plus or Minus
Cost per lin.Ft.
15 "V.C.Pipe
. $ 14.50
$ 16.50
Plus or Minus
Cost per lin.Ft.
8" V.C.Pipe
$ 11.00
$ 10.00
Administrative Officer Miller reported .that the low bid was 27% higher
than the engineer's estimate.
City Engineer Romero urged that the City Council accept the low bid
although higher than the engineer's estimate, as the meter is needed to
properly bill the college for their use of the City sewage system.
Mr. Romero pointed out that it is extremely difficult for an engineer to
make an estimate accurately of a small unusual job of this nature, and
since construction costs are continually rising, he did not believe that
a better bid would be received next year on this item.
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, said it was up to the City Council
but that he had some reservations about accepting the bid, which was 27%
higher than the engineer's estimate.
After discussion by the City Council, it was moved by Gerald W. Shipsey,
seconded by Donald Q. Miller, that the low bid of McBrides for $6,848.00
be accepted.
Councilman Kenneth W..Jones took his seat at 8:05 P.M.
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4. For Council consideration, a second hearing was held on the application
of Mark A. Hood fora business license for bar and restaurant at Laurel
Lanes, Laurel & Southwood Drive.
On the motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the
license was approved and ordered issued.
5. A communication from Fire Chief Lee Schlobohm requesting a change order
for Fire Station No. 3 for floor covering in the amount of $325 was
received and filed.
t By common consent, the verbal recommendation of the architect was
accepted to complete the flooring as originally specified.
6. 'For Council consideration, a resolution increasing the 1959 -60 budget
was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 671 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1959 -60
Budget ", was passed on the motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by
J. Barry Smith, on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald,W. Shipsey, J.
;r Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
Q ABSENT: None
7. The following contract payments were approved on motion of Kenneth W.
Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller:
Guido Ferini - Grand Avenue Street Improvement
Estimate # 2------------------------ - - - - -- $5,464.80
Walter Brothers - Richard Street Improvement
Estimate # 2------------------------ - - - - -- $2,639.67
8. City Engineer Romero presented for Council information plans and
specifications for traffic signals at the Santa Rosa and Higuera
Street intersection, as previously authorized by the City Council.
The City Council then discussed the possibility of other intersections
needing signals more than the Santa Rosa - Higuera intersection, but
after discussion of traffic counts by the Public Works Department, it
was moved by Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith that the
City proceed with a call for bids for traffic signals at7ithe Santa -
Rosa Higuera Street intersection.
9. At this time, the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance
No. 164.
ORDINANCE NO. 164 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance Increasing the Rates to
Be Charged for the Collection of Garbage in the City of San Luis Obispo,
California ", was finally passed on the 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
10. At this time, the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance
No. 165.
ORDINANCE NO. 165, (1960 Series), "An Ordinance Selling Property on
Patricia Street to W. L. Norton ", was finally passed 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
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11. At this time, Mayor Waters declared open a Public Hearing on the recommendation
of the Planning Commission to amend the Municipal Code to change zoning
from M to R -1 lots.6 to 16, Block R, Maymont Addition_.
Planning Director Abraham presented a map of the area being proposed to
be rezoned, explaining the reasons for the request. The City Council
also discussed amending the fire zone map to include the above land.
There being no protest or objection to the rezoning, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing closed. '
ORDINANCE NO. 166 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance Amending Zoning Map and
Fire Zone Map on Property Fronting on Boulevard Del Campo ", was introduced.
and passed to print on the 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
12. Mayor Waters then declared open a Public Hearing on an appeal by City Neon
of a Planning Commission decision in denying a use permit for a sign at
the Lamplighter Motel at the corner of Monterey and Grove Streets.
City Clerk Fitzpatrick read the following report from the Planning Commission
as required by Municipal Code:
"As indicated by the present City ordinance, it is City policy to require
City Neon stated
that the Planning Commission and /or the Board of Adjustments consider the
applications for free - standing signs. It has been the past policy of the
the City ordinance and regulations, and
Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustments to impose upon these free-
found out only
standing signs a limitation that they are to be non - flashing.
that signs not attached to a
The question of the Lamplighter Motel request has focused upon an
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inconsistency in the ordinance in that detached signs have been controlled
to a great degree; whereas, signs attached to buildings do not require
a use permit and, therefore, have nog special restrictions other than
those normally written into the code. It has been the Planning Commission
policy to judge these free - standing signs individually and on their own
merit -with regard to reasonable public safety and the general welfare.
The-'-.Planning Commission feels that the past policy with regard to these
signs has been in the best interests of the City from the standpoint of
public safety and the general welfare of the City and further believes that
to allow flashing signs would be like taking the lid off the sign restrictions
and will eventually detract from the City.
The Planning Commission wishes to re- emphasize its position in the case of
the Lamplighter Motel sign, and because of the inconsistency in the ordinance
the Commission recommends that the..City Council bring the sign ordinance
into'conformity with the Planning Commission's past policy."
The City Council discussed various regulations of the City relative to
signs, flashing or non - flashing, attached or not attached to a building,
and just what the intention of the sign ordinance was in this regard.
Mr. Moerman of
City Neon stated
that he built this sign in a manner he
believed was in accordance with
the City ordinance and regulations, and
found out only
after it was completed,
that signs not attached to a
building could not be flashing, which has been a Planning Commission
policy for several years.. ,
Mr. Abraham, Planning Director, stated that the use permit granted to Mr.
Moerman stated that the sign was to be non - flashing.
After more discussion by the City Council, and there being no objections,
the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed.
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On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by J. Barry Smith, City Neon
was granted permission to use the flashing sign on the Lamplighter
Motel as designed, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry Smith, Fred
M. Waters.
NOES: Gerald W. Shipsey
ABSENT: None
At 9:00 P.M. Mayor Waters Declared a recess.
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The Council Meeting reconvened at 9:10 P.M. with all councilmen present.
13. A communication from Larry Wise submitting copies of preliminary
General Plan for San Luis Obispo City, and requesting Council determin-
ation for dates for joint study with the City Planning Commission was
�r received and filed.
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< 14. City Engineer Romero reported to the City Council relative to his
negotiations with Mr. Johnston relative to acquisition of his property
for street widening on Laurel Lane. Mr. Romero stated that Mr. Johnston
would grant the City the necessary land if the City placed curb, gutter,
and sidewalk along his property on Laurel Lane.
The City Council discussed the proposal of Mr. Johnston regarding curb,
gutter and sidewalk, and further discussed City policy relative to
street widening, particularly with reference to purchasing of rights -
of -way.
The City Council also discussed the possibility of condemning property
needed to proceed with the improvement of Laurel Lane from Southwood
' to Johnson Avenue.
The City Council also discussed other streets in the City that need
construction much more than Laurel Lane. They also discussed overall
City policy relative to plan line and street widening.
Administrative Officer Miller reported to the City Council that the
Division of Highways, District V, had turned down approval of gas tax
monies for the project, pending efforts by the City to obtain the
necessary right -of -way for the full project.
There was some discussion by the Council on the possibility of deviating
from the standard policy without setting an entirely new policy since
this was the last parcel involved on this section of Laurel Lane and
the variance was being forced by the State Division of Highways order.
On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the City
was authorized to call for bids for construction subject to approval
of the State Division of Highways, and subject to acquisition of
property from Mr. Johnston.
Mr. Leonard Blaser appeared before the City Council objecting to the
policy which was proposed for acquiring the Johnston property which
included construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk by the City for the
1 land, stating this was unfair as other property owners were required
to give property for street widening without any compensation, and he
believed this was unjust,to other property owners with the same problem.
16. City Engineer Romero discussed the proposal of the Division of Highways
regarding the French Road Road interchange, and explained the proposal
with a map furnished by the Division of Highways.
Mr. Romero explained for the City Council the proposal of the City for
construction of an interchange connecting French Road to South Street.
He pointed out that future traffic on French Road Would create an
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intolerable situation at the intersection of French Road and Higuera
under the State proposal whereas the intersection of South and Higuera
could be properly signalized. Mr. Romero explained that the City Council,
City Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, County Planning Commission,
and the Chamber of Commerce Highways Committee had unanimously approved
the South Street location in 1957. Mr. Romero stated that Larry Wise, `
planning consultant, was preparing a recommendation for the interchange.
The matter was held over for further study.
17. A memorandum opinion by City Attorney Houser regarding control of rates ,
for dumping garbage at the City dump, was received and filed.
18. City.Attorney Houser reported regarding his investigations relative:to
drainage in Parking Lot N0. 5, stating it was impossible to get an
easement through the property, as the project was designed, but that
Mr. Romero had suggested a drainage sump into which waters could be
diverted and spread underground.
Mr. Romero explained-that, although cheaper, this was not as good a
solution as a positive pipe to a storm drain.
The City Council discussed the drainage problem, and believed a better
solution would be to design the Paidng Lot so water could be carried off
through or over adjacent properties.
Mayor Waters appointed a.committee of Councilmen Jones and Miller to
contact owners adjacent to the Parking Lot and see if an easement could
be acquired to handle the drainage problem without injury to the adjacent
owners.
19. A communication from Lear and Scoutt regarding status of Pacific Southwest
local service case was received and filed.
20. A communication from David F. Romero, City Engineer, recommending steps
to correct sewer main back -ups into homes caused by residences set too
low for the main, root infiltration, etc. was held over for further study.
21. A communication from the Planning Commission recommending approval of
the City Council for the establishing of the Subdivision Review Board as
an advisory group to the City Planning Commission was held over for Council
study.
22. (A) Report by Willeford, Levey & Co. on their examination of the Whale Rock
Construction accounts through December 31, 1959, was received and filed.
(B) Communication from the Department of Water Resources regarding "A"
above, was also received and filed.
23. Ray Skinner, developer of Laguna Park Homes, reported to the City Council
that he has verbally acquired the sewer easement through the Dalidio property,
at least he was so promised this date by the property owner and the property
owner's attorney.
Mr. Skinner also presented a sketch map of the area, and he proposes to
begin dredging immediately on the City property. He further reported that
the plans for the sewer system outside the subdivision have been completed,
and have been substantially approved by City Engineer Romero.
The City Council discussed the various boundaries of the area to be
dredged by Mr. Skinner, and agreed that Mr. Skinner could fill up to
his property line on the west side of the lake.
City Attorney Houser explained to the City Council the conditions under
which the easement will be granted to the City for installation of
sewer line to serve the Skinner subdivision by Dalidio -.
1. The City will be responsible for any damage to crops, etc.
caused by repair or replacement after the City has accepted
the easement.
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2. Mr. Dalidio will be permitted to connect to the sewer line
upon annexation and payment of a pro rata connection charge.
3: The City will supply water to Mr. Dalidio in the event
leakage from the sewer line contaminates his adjoining wells
until contamination is cleared.
24. For Council consideration, a contract was presented between the City
of San Luis Obispo and Cooperative Personnel Services for continuation
of personnel listing service for the City.
On the motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, Mayor
Waters was authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of
' San Luis Obispo.
25. Extension of an agreement for temporary transfer of vehicular equipment
CD 29; Civil Defense Fire Engine was presented. On the mot -ion of
Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, Mayor Waters was
authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of San Luis Obispo.
26. A report of the Planning Commission was presented on request to the
City Council of French Medical Clinic for change in zoning from R -4
to C -1 that property located at.the southwest corner of Palm and Santa
Rosa and the appeal of the French Medical Clinic was denied on motion
rr of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith.
27. A communication was read from California Mission Trails requesting
Council consider their request for appropriation of $200 for continuing
their promotional program.
On the motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the
request was approved, and $200 appropriated to California Mission Trails.
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28. A petition from residents of Pismo Street requesting that theCCity
establish Pismo Street as a one -way street in an easterly direction
was referred to the City Engineer to make detailed study and report
to the City Council regarding the request of.the petitioners.
29. A request from City Engineer.Romero to employ two draftsmen-at the
senior engineering aide level to prepare basic work involved in
compiling standard City maps was approved on the motion of Gerald W.
Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller.-
30. A communication from John L. Seitz regarding the motel zone in front
of the!Don Motel at 1473 Monterey Street was referred to the traffic
committee for investigation and report to the City Council.
31. A communication was presented from Lindero Investment Company appealing
to the City Council the decision of the Planning Commission in denying
a request for variances for encroachment in the front set -back line.
In accordance with provisions of the Municipal Code the appeal was
referred to the Planning Commission for report and set for public
hearing by the City Council.
32. First Hearing on application for business license fora cafe at 1136
Carmel Street operated by Lloyd Pettenger was ordered held over for
second hearing until the next Council meeting.
33. A communication from A. Donatelli requesting City Council consideration
regarding an ordinance requiring installation of sidewalk ;Ln front of
houses throughout the City was received and filed, and a letter ordered
to be written to Mr. Donatelli thanking him for his interest, and
explaining the sidewalk program for his information.
34. City Engineer Romero reported to the City Council on studies and
investigations made by himself and his department regarding the alleged
sewer flow into the Maino Construction Company excavation at the J. C.
Penney store site.
Mr. Romero was instructed to write a letter to Maino Construction Company
explaining the studies made and conclusions reached by the City sewer
department.
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35. A communication addressed to the City Council from Californians Against
Inequitable Reapportionment, Inc. asking support of the City Council on
this matter, was received and filed.
36. A communication from the U. S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census
on preliminary announcement of the population of the City of San.Luis
Obispo as of April 1, 1960 at, 20,386, and report on County and other
incorporated cities, was received and filed.
37. A communication from the State of California announcing to the City Council
the existence and functions of the State office of Atomic Energy Development
and Radiation Protection was received and filed.
38. A communication from the. City of Norwalk, California enclosing a copy of
a resolution relative to motion picture films which are salacious in nature,
etc. was received and filed.
39. The progress report on Whale Rock project for the month of April, 1960
was received and filed.
40. Minutes of the City Planning Commission meeting of May 9, 1960 were
received and filed.
41. Notices by the Building Iinspector of condemnation of the buildings at
737 Monterey Street,. and 638 Marsh Street, for unsanitary and unsafe
conditions, were received and filed.
42. Councilman J. Barry'Smith'requested permission to leave the State of
California on his vacation during the months of June and July.
Request approved on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q.
Miller.
43. City Engineer Romero presented a copy of a letter for Council information
advising Sam Steifel relative to infractions of the agreement between the
City and Mr. Steifel in his use of the sewer farm grazing land.
44. Administrative Officer Miller presentedna letter from Woods Animal Shelter
relative to difficulties in enforcing the leash law without adding some
type of penalty privisions.
The Council suggested clarification by the Shelter.
45. Administrative Officer Miller submitted a letter from the NavQl Recruiting
Officer tentatively offering pole and American flag to the City.
The Council suggested proposal proceed through appropriate Naval channels
before consideration by the City.
On the motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the meeting
adjourned until 7:30 P.M. June 7, 1960 to begin Council study of -the proposed .
1960 -61 budget.
Approved this 20th day of June, 1960.
City Clerk
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