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The following was the roll call vote on the motion to grant the one -foot
variance:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Gerald W. Shipsey, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry Smith
On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the meeting
was adjourned at 5:40 P.M.
1 Approved this 18th day'of July, 1960.
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CITY HALL
The City Council met in Regular Session with Mayor Fred M. Waters presiding.
ROLL CALL: Present - Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey,
Fred M. Waters
Absent - J. Barry Smith
' CITY STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Abraham, City Clerk Fitzpatrick,
Park & Recreation Superintendent Flory, City Attorney
Houser, Administrative Officer Miller, City Engineer
Romero, Police Chief Schofield, Water Superintendent
Thompson, Battalion Chief Wainscott.
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Minutes for the Regular Meeting of July 5, 1960, Special Meeting of July 5, 1960,
and Special Meeting of July 8, 1960, were approved as read on motion of Donald
Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth 14. Jones.
Claims for the month of July were approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones,
seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, subject to the approval of the Administrative
Officer.
1.' Report of Administrative Officer Miller re request of City Council relative
to investigations of problems and errors committed by the Building Inspector's
Office,.and other personnel in the Public Works Department.
Mayor Waters recommended that the'City Council accept the recommendation of
Administrative Officer Miller, and further, that he wished to compliment
Mr. Miller on his recommendations and study on this matter.
On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the
recommendations were adopted and the following resolution introduced and
passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 684 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 340
Providing for the Organization, Functions, Conduct, and Operation of the
Offices and Departments of the City ", passed on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Fred M.
Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Barry Smith
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2. A) Administrative Officer Miller presented letter from City Engineer Romero
to Building Inspector outlining future procedure for issuance of building
permits and inspection of buildings, and
B) Letter from City Engineer Romero to local engineers and builders outlining
procedure for designating property corners, both of which were received and
ordered filed.
The City Council discussed both the instruction of Mr. Romero to the Building
Department, and the policy statement mailed to engineers and builders, and
agreed that all City policy should be in writing for the information of City
officials, employees, and the public.
3. City Clerk Fitzpatrick,presented the following report of bids received and
opened July 18, 1960 for construction of Laurel Lane, Southwood to Johnson
Avenue, and Johnson Avenue, Southwood to Laurel Lane.
CONTRACTOR Project 039 Project #40 Total
Ted Watkins
San Luis Obispo $ 19,996.95 $,17,321.75 $ 37,418.70
A. Madonna
San Luis Obispo $ 18,627.90 $ 15,140.00 $ 33,767.90
Landger Construction
San Luis Obispo $ 18,927.90 $ 15,957.00 $ 34,884.90
Walter Brothers
San Luis Obispo $ 19,706.90 $ 16,386.25 $ 36,092.15
A. J. Diani Const.
Santa Maria
$
20,202.30
$
17,219.75
$
37,422.05
S. A. Cummings Contr.
Compton
$
23,407.85
$
19,408.70
$
42,816.55
Hi -Way Contractors
Santa Maria
$
19,060.53
$
16,151.25
$
35,211.78
Valley Paving & Const.
Arroyo Grande
$
20,452.27
$
17,459.50
$
37,906.27
Guido 0. Ferini
Santa Maria
$
20,933.25
$
19,063.75
$
40,461.00
(Engineer's Estimate
$
21,318.25
$
18,009.50
$
39,327.75)
Administrative Officer Miller recommended to the City Council that the low bid
of Madonna'Construction Company of San Luis Obispo in the amount of $33,767.90
be accepted.
On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the contract was
awarded to Madonna Construction Company.
4. Administrative Officer Miller reported to the City Council on conversations
he had with Mr. Don Davis of Stone and Youngberg regarding the timing of the
sale of the last $900,000 of Whale Rock Bonds. Additional moneys would
probably be needed by November 1, 1960. It was the opinion of the consultant
that if the City initiated proceedings to sell the bonds within the.next 3 -'4
months, it appeared the interest rate would be advantageous to the City.
By common consent of the Council, Mr. Miller was asked to proceed with the
bond sale.
5. The following salary step increases, recommended by Administrative Officer
Miller, were approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W.
Shi p s ey :
GEORGE R. ROBERTSON - Administrative Assistant to Director of Public Works -
from step 1 $435, to step .2 $460 per month, effective August 1, 1960.
RICHARD D. AYERS - Disposal Plant Operator - from step 2 $350 to step 3
$368 per month, effective August 1, 1960.
CHARLES A. JONES - Assistant Building Inspector - from step 2 $435 to
step 3 $460 per month, effective August 1, 1960.
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TED MORSE - Police Officer - from step 1 $390, to step 2 $412 per
month, effective August 1, 1960.
RICHARD SCHACHT - Police Officer - from step 3 $435 to step 4 $460
per month, effective August 1, 1960.
6. At this time, Mayor Waters declared a Public Hearing open on the proposal
to establish one -way streets on Pismo and Buchon Streets from Johnson
avenue to High - Higuera Street.
Mayor Waters asked City Engineer Romero to explain the proposal.
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Mr. Cognasi suggested that one solution might be to establish a one -way
street on Pismo Street but to cut it off at Archer Street, and make it
2 -way from High Street to Archer, and this way the industrial area could
be served safely and adequately.
Dick Coleman, City Delivery Service, asked what the purpose was in
establishing one -way streets on Pismo and Buchon Streets, because if it
were to speed up traffic, this would be dangerous, and it would not
eliminate any parking problems, as the hazard would increase with the
increased speed. Further, the establishment of one -way streets, particularly
narrow streets, would encourage additional persons to use these streets to
by -pass the downtown area and would do it at high rates of speed. Further,
he stated that the idea that a one -way street would move traffic faster
is not true, particularly during heavy periods of traffic on Broad Street
for example, as they would not give the cross traffic the right -of -way
and would then have many cars tied up at the intersection. He suggested
the possibility of more study being given to traffic signals and lights
rather than to one -way streets.
Mr. Holmes asked the City Council not to forget, and to consider that an
elementary school is located on Pismo Street, and the speeded up traffic
on a one -way street might add additional hazard to the students.
Mrs. Emery appeared before the City Council stating that the people who
signed the petition were interested only in reducing the high speed
traffic on Pismo Street, and they made no recommendations as to how the
problem could be solved, but that one -way streets had been one solution.
Mr. Romero used maps and sketches to explain the one -way street couplet
as proposed, including route signing and channelization. He explained
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the traffic committee reasons for the directions chosen and the probable
effect on traffic flow.
Mr. Holmes, Americas Refrigeration Company, appeared before the City
Council and objected to establishment of a one -way street on Pismo Street,
particularly in the direction proposed, due to the problem of handling
trucks at the loading dock at his warehouse, due to the direction of
traffic. In order to comply with the one -way street requirement as
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proposed, it would necessitate trucks calling at his plant to traverse
several blocks of residential area, and he was sure that this was-..not
the intention of the City Council. Further, the establishment of Pismo
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Street in the proposed direction one -way would require all trucks to
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back in with the blind side against traffic, which would be an additional
hazard on the street. Mr. Holmes added that as far as he was concerned,
he did not believe that one -way streets were feasible anywhere in the City
of San Luis Obispo.
Pete Cognasi, Levy & 2entner Company, appeared before the City Council
and objected to the establishment of a one -way street on Pismo Street
as it t-n uld be impossible for his highway trucks to back into the loading
docks at his warehouse. He stated that the highway truck drivers for
his concern were present, and that they had tried various backing approaches
to the loading dock using the proposed direction of travel, and it was
impossible to back to the dock with any degree of safety.
Mr. Bob Baldridge, 1504 Broad Street, stated that the problem on Pismo
Street was not one requiring one -way traffic but was a combination of
parking and high speed by automobiles using Pismo Street. He suggested
that if -the speed were cut down on Pismo Street, then the people living
on the street would have no difficulty using their driveways for access
and Lath less danger of'a traffic accident. Mr..'Baldridge stated he was
opposed to the establishment of one -way streets on Pismo and Buchon Streets.
Mr. Cognasi suggested that one solution might be to establish a one -way
street on Pismo Street but to cut it off at Archer Street, and make it
2 -way from High Street to Archer, and this way the industrial area could
be served safely and adequately.
Dick Coleman, City Delivery Service, asked what the purpose was in
establishing one -way streets on Pismo and Buchon Streets, because if it
were to speed up traffic, this would be dangerous, and it would not
eliminate any parking problems, as the hazard would increase with the
increased speed. Further, the establishment of one -way streets, particularly
narrow streets, would encourage additional persons to use these streets to
by -pass the downtown area and would do it at high rates of speed. Further,
he stated that the idea that a one -way street would move traffic faster
is not true, particularly during heavy periods of traffic on Broad Street
for example, as they would not give the cross traffic the right -of -way
and would then have many cars tied up at the intersection. He suggested
the possibility of more study being given to traffic signals and lights
rather than to one -way streets.
Mr. Holmes asked the City Council not to forget, and to consider that an
elementary school is located on Pismo Street, and the speeded up traffic
on a one -way street might add additional hazard to the students.
Mrs. Emery appeared before the City Council stating that the people who
signed the petition were interested only in reducing the high speed
traffic on Pismo Street, and they made no recommendations as to how the
problem could be solved, but that one -way streets had been one solution.
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H..L. Taff spoke in favor of•.one -way streets in that be believes the traffic
flow would be better, as there would be only a one -way movement of traffic and
no two -way conflict on the same street.
Police Chief Schofield reported to the City Council on his investigations of
the traffic problem on the T•Iest end of Pismo Street, and of his discussions
with business men in the area, and he believed the problems of truckers in
the area could be reduced if a helper would stand out on the street and help
the driver to park the truck, and avoid any traffic conflict. Mr. Schofield
further.reported on accident frequency on narrow streets due to congestion,
and recommended the establishment of one -way streets on Pismo and Buchon
Streets.
Councilman Shipsey asked if it.were possible to stop the one -way street on
Pismo Street at Archer and from Archer to High Street let traffic-flow in
both directions to serve the industrial area.
Chief Schofield stated he did not believe that Archer Street would be a
proper terminal point.
Mr. Randal Ward asked if this proposal for one -way streets for Pismo and
Buchon Streets was_just.a cover -up for the further establishment of one -way
streets in the downtown area.
Mr. Baldridge asked the City Council what the timing of the establishment of
a one -tray street on Pismo Street would be, as he was personally against
one -way streets and would appreciate the City.Council giving time to allow
him to get a petition from the residents of Pismo and Buchon Streets against
the establishment of one -way streets.
Councilman Jones asked if there were any problem in moving fire trucks on
these streets if they were established as one -way streets.
Battalion Chief Jones answered there were no problems for the pumpers, but
that the big ladder truck might have to go East against traffic for one
block before turning North..
Councilman Jones also asked for the reasons behind the directions as proposed
by the traffic committee for the one -way streets.
Mr. Romero pointed out that terminal facilities and traffic flow was superior
with traffic traveling westbound on Pismo and eastbound.on Buchon.
Mr. Miller pointed out the..hazard.iat the Johrnsonz:underpas5•:if_ directions were
reversed.
Mayor Waters closed the Public Hearing.
The City Council then discussed the various points brought out by the citizens
present and the proposal presented by the traffic committee. They also
discussed the.,-possibility of establishing terminal facilities at Archer Street,
in order to protect residential properties and the industrial businesses.
City Engineer Romero explained that in his opinion a termination of the one -way
direction of Pismo Street at Archer would be confusing to motorists, and would
be detrimental to traffic flow. He explained that if good terminal facilities
were not provided, motorists would not use the one -way pair.
Mayor Waters asked if Mr. Romero wished to re -study the proposal based on
comments presented.
Mr. Romero stated that he did not believe any new conclusions would be
reached from additional study, as all the points brought out in the discussion
had been covered in the study made by his.department and the traffic
committee.
Councilman Miller suggested that the City should start the one -way streets
on Pismo and Buchon Streets on a trial basis for six months, and then see
what problems then developed.
Councilman Shipsey stated that he believed that an additional two weeks should
be given to study the problems at the West end of Pismo Street.
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Mayor Waters recommended that the matter be continued for two weeks to see
if the traffic committee could come up. with.some suggestions for the West
end of Pismo Street.
7. Petition of annexation from Elks Lodge was accepted, and the following
Resolution passed and adopted:
RESOLUTION N0. 682 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Giving Notice of Proposed
Annexation to City of San Luis Obispo of Uninhabited Territory Described
Herein. and Designated 'Elks, Club. Annexation'; and Giving Notice of Time
and Plce for Hearing'of Protests Thereto ", was passed and adopted on
motion of Gerald, W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth V. Jones, on the following
roll call vote:
AYES_: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller,,Gerald W. Shipsey, Fred M.
Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Barry Smith
8. ORDINANCE NO.7168.. "(1960 Series) ;:= "An°.Oidinance_of, the City of San Luis
Obispo Approving the Annexation to the.City of San Luis Obispo of Certain
Inhabited Territory Designated as 'Yoakum Annexation "', was finally
' passed on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald bd. Shipsey, on
the following,roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth.W. Jones, Donald•Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Fred M.
Waters
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Barry.Smith
Administrative Officer Miller presented a petition from the Central Savings
and Loan Association requesting annexation of a portion of Lot 1, section 1,
T31S1_R12E MDM (Perozzi property),to the City of San Luis Obispo.
On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the following
Resolution was passed and adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 683 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Giving Notice of Proposed
Annexation to City of San.Luis Obispo of Uninhabited Territory Described
Herein and Designated 'Perozzi Annexation' and Giving Notice of Time and
Place for Hearing of.Protests Thereto ",.was passed and adopted on motion
of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Fred M.
Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Barry Smith .
9. City Engineer Romero.reported to the City Council on studies he has made
relative to placing the storm waters from Parking Lot No. 5 in an old
abandoned well.in the Police Station building.
After discussion, the matter was held over for future study.
10. Resolution Adopting Budget and Approving Memorandum of Agreement for
Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets, was held over
.for adjustment of budget items.
11. Water Superintendent Thompson briefed for the City Council information
the contents of a letter mailed to the County of San Luis Obispo regarding
additional recreational use of Santa Margarita Lake.
12. A) For council information, copy of letter from Administrative Officer
Miller to Department of Water.Resources asking:status of revised
draft of Whale Rock operating agreement.
B) For Council information, amended outline of supplemental agreement
for construction and operation of Mule Rock Project.
Administrative Officer Miller briefed the problems as presented.in the
operating agreement for Whale Rock, and recommendations of the City
Administrative Staff. Mr. Miller also stated that the Department of Water
Resources had scheduled a meeting for July 21, 1960 at 10:00 A.M. in
Sacramento, to go over the agreement with City representatives.
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Mayor Waters, with the City Council's permission, authorized Administrative
Officer Miller, City Attorney Houser, Water Superintendent Thompson, and
Mr. Edmonston, consultant, to go to Sacramento and meet with the State
representatives.
13. Communication from Water Superintendent Thompson requesting Council study
meeting to discuss water and related problems in the Yoakum area, presently
being annexed to the City, was held over for City Council study meeting.
14. Communication from Mr. and Mrs. Ernest R. Houston, 1444 Laurel Lane.,
protesting encroachment of their property line with a driveway apron, also
protesting an improperly constructed retaining board and fence adjacent to
their property.
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City Attorney Houser explained to the
retaining fence or wall was concerned,
the City should not become involved.
concerned, this encroachment was in th
responsibility.
City Council that as far as the
this was on private property, and
As far as the driveway apron. was
e sidewalk area, and was the City's
City Engineer Romero made a blackboard drawing of the problem and explained
that as far as the City Ordinance was concerned, Mr. Buttell was in violation
in placing his driveway on adjacent property.- Mr. Romero recommended since
the driveway is in violation, that Mr. Buttell be given notice to repair
said driveway, and if the driveway is not repaired by the owner, the City
should repair it as a defect and collect the repair cost along with the
taxes.
The City Council discussed the matter with Mr. Houston, who was present, and
the matter was referred to Citv Attorney Houser for action.
Communication from Ralph C. Collins requesting abandonment by the City of .the
portion of Motley Street adjacent to Block B, in Tract 64, was
to the City Planning Commission on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey,
Kenneth W.'Jones.
referred
seconded by
16. Communication from Division of Water Resources, presenting a summary
of discussions between Cayucos area water organizations and Whale Rock
Project owners on July 1, 1960 was received and filed.
17. Communication from City Engineer'Romero reporting the fact that the'McKeen
Hatchery has applied for a conversion permit to a grocery store,-and that
due to zoning, no use permit is required, and no street widening on Laurel
Lane can be required as a part of the building permit, was received and
filed.
Mr. Somogyi, attorney, appeared before the City Council representing the
Lindero Investment Company and Nebraska Lands, requesting that the,City
Council halt any work being done in converting the Mc Keen property to a
grocery store and'that the permit that was issued for the remodeling be
revoked and that the entire matter be held over until an appraisal has been
made to determine the amount of improvement being made on this building,
and further that engineering studies be made to see if the building is
adequate for the newly proposed use. Mr. Somogyi claimed that the permit
issued for the remodeling was in the amount of $3,000 and that his client
states that it is over 50% of the value of the buildings which are being
converted, and that this is a sub - standard structure and is being improved
without compliance with City Ordinances and City Code, and requested that
the City Council hold over any permits until both the value and safety of
the buildings have been reviewed.
Mayor Waters asked Mr. Somogyi if it was not true that the'real reason the
Lindero Investment Company was objecting to the remodeling of the Mc Keen
property was that they objected to any commercial development in the
general area adjacent to-the Lindero business area, and not really for any
violation of curb, gutter, safety, or other City Ordinances.
Mr. Somogyi stated that this was not true, that his client was only concerned
in keeping up City standards and was interested in not seeing a sub - standard
building brought to standard without compliance with City Code, and that
he was concerned about the safety of the persons using-the building when in
commercial use.
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Mr. Flagg, Lindero Investment Company, appeared before the City Council .
stating he did not object to honest commercial competition, but did object
to the bootleg type of.commercial development being proposed by the Mc Keens
in that they are ignoring all the necessary requirements such as parking,
curb & gutter, street widening, etc.
City Engineer Romero stated that his department had made an extensive
study of the proposed development and could find no way to deny a permit
.for the remodeling .of-these-buildings.. He stated further that the
remodeling involves less than 50% of the value of the building, and that
all new work is being done in compliance with the Code.
Mr. Somogyi stated that if the City does not at this time see fit to stop
the remodeling of the sub - standard buildings, he then asked that the City
make a -study of all the buildings before any other . permits are issued to
allow this sub - standard development.
Mr. Flagg stated he could not see how the City Council could allow this
sub - standard type of development when the people were expecting a high
class of development proposed by his company, to which the people and
the City were entitled. But if the shopping center as proposed by Mc Keen
w in his converted chicken shacks were allowed, he didn't see how his
company could carry out their pledge for a high class development.
.� On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, it was
moved that the Planning Commission be requested to study the possibility
of adding the S classification to the C -2 area on Laurel Lane so as to
allow zoning controls over the development.
Roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Gerald W. Shipsey
NOES: Donald Q. Miller, Fred.M.. Waters..
ABSENT: J. Barry Smith
Motion failed to pass.
18. Notice.of application of Greyhound Corporation for an order authorizing
increases in intra -state express charges and passenger fares before the
Public Utilities Commission, State of California, was received and filed.
19. Communication from City, Planning Commission announcing results of the
Planning Commission election of officers: Chairman, Robert Carpenter;
Vice - Chairman, Stanley V. Cole; Secretary, Mrs. Dan Law; was received
and filed.
20. Minutes of the City Planning Commission meeting of July 6, 1960, were
received and filed.
21. Minutes of the Subdivision Review Board meeting of July 8, 1960, were
received and filed.
22. Bulletin from League of California Cities on report of action to date on
legislation.affecting cities by-the House and Senate of the United.State.s,
was received and filed.
23. Communication from David F. Romero, City Engineer, to Sam Stiefel, relative
to the continuing discharge of sewage effluent into.San Luis.Obispo Creek,
was received and filed.
24. City Clerk Fitzpatrick reported that up to 5:00 P.M. this evening, July 18,
1960, that no protests had been received-on the valuation set in the
1960 -61 assessment roll.
Mayor Waters asked if anyone in the audience wished to_ protest any of the
valuations as set by the City Assessor.
There being no protests, Mayor Waters declared the Board of Equalization
closed, and the 1960 -61 assessment roll adopted, on motion of Donald Q.
Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey.