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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/1960467 On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the request of Administrative Officer. Miller was-approved. 36. Planning Director Abraham presented to the City Council a tentative map of Tract #212 for the City Council information. The City Council discussed various conditions imposed for the improvement of this tract by the Subdivision Review Board and the Council recommended that the streets presently named be changed to more appropriate names for the San Luis Obispo area. 37. City Engineer Romero presented a report to the City.Council regarding 1 the overloaded sewer on Park and Grand Avenue and Mill Streets and explained two alternative solutions: 1. Lowering of the line by the City at a cost to the City of approximately $6500.00, or 2'. Require the property owners who are below.or.close to the sewer to place check valves in the sewer line for their own protection, . After discussion by the City Council,.it was recommended that the City personnel contact the property owners who have problems regarding installation of sewer check valves.. 38. City Engineer Romero reported that all bids received for the Caudill Street storm drain came in over $2000.00 which will require formal ►� bidding procedures and requested permission to advertise for bids. Request approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller. 39. Mayor Waters reported to the City Council on letters and telegrams received by him offering sympathy to the community for the loss of the Cal Poly students in the air crash 2 weeks ago. He reported on the wonderful cooperation received by the City and the college from the people of Toledo, Ohio. RESOLUTION NO. 710 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Adjourning Meeting in Memory of Those Killed or Injured in the Cal Poly Airplane Accident ", 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 Approved this 21st-day of November, 1960.. 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 21, 1960 --- 7:30 P. M. 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, J. Barry Smith. Absent - None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Abraham, City Clerk Fitzpatrick, Park & Recreation Superintendent Flory, City Attorney Houser, Administrative Officer Miller, City Engineer Romero, Fire Chief. Schlobohm,.Police Chief Schofield, .Water Superintendent Thompson. Minutes for the Special Meeting of November 7, 1960 and the Regular Meeting of November 7, 1960 were approved. Claims against the City -for the month of November, 1960 were approved on . the motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q.Miller, subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. 1. Administrative Officer Miller announced the.appointment of the following as Police Officers, effective December-1, 1960, at $390 per month: EDWIN W. NOBRIGA, DOUGLAS C. OLIVE, EDWARD D. LUOMA.. 2. Administrative Officer Miller announced the appointment of BERNHARDT U. LUOMA as Laborer /Equipment Operator in the Street Department, effective November 21, 1960 at $330 per month.. 3. Administrative Officer Miller requested authority to advertise for bids to provide replacement of equipment for the following: City Clerk's Office - Compact sedan City Engineer's Office - Compact sedan Water Superintendent's Office - Compact pickup Building Department - Compact pickup Mayor. Waters suggested that the City Council look into the financial situation of the City before.purchasing any replacement vehicles for the various City departments as he believed another year's use on these vehicles would not hurt the City. Administrative Officer Miller agreed with the City Council, stating -it was up to them whether to replace the vehicles as scheduled or to hold them another year until the financial picture clears up. Communication received and filed. 4. City Clerk Fitzpatrick presented the following report of bids received and opened for construction of Caudill Street Storm Drain: 1. HI -WAY CONTRACTORS, INC. Santa Maria, California 2. SMEE'S PLUMBING & HEATING San Luis Obispo, California 3. McBRIDE PLUMBING San Luis Obispo, California $ 2;758.00 No Bidder's Check, Bid Not Accepted $ 2,622.00 City Attorney Houser explained the requirements of requesting a bid check with each bid and that the non compliance made the bid not acceptable, although the City Council could waive any formalities on the bid. The City Council agreed that the Smee's Plumbing Company bid should be rejected as it did not comply with the specifications. Administrative Officer Miller reported that the low bid was several hundred dollars and 38% ovei the Engineer's original estimate and 19% over the Engineer's revised estimate, but that the matter was up to the City Council to award, although he recommended that the project be held over for some future date. Councilman Jones,'seconded by Councilman Smith, suggested that the City go ahead with the awarding of this bid as it would help the drainage problem in the Caudill Street area and that'the people living in the area were entitled to some protection from flooding during the heavy rains. 1 1 1 469 Mr. Romero pointed out that this particular installation would help Mr.- Smith on the north side of the street but would be of no help to Mr. Snodgrass or Mr. Santos whose drainage problems are more serious. The City Council then discussed the overall drainage problems of the Caudill area and estimates of cost for full drainage improvements in the area. The Council asked Mr. Romero what the storm drain would cost if the work were done by City forces. Mr. Romero said that if his department proceeded with the work it could be done for-one-half the cost of the bids submitted; however, he pointed out that this was a poor time of year for drainage work and that serious trouble could arise if the work were caught with a heavy rain. Mr. Romero then presented plans for the proposed Caudill Street storm drain and explained to the City Council the work to be covered by this contract. After discussion by the City Council it was decided to hold over consideration of award of this contract to the next meeting so the adjacent property owners could be contacted to see if they wished to join in a larger project including through their properties. Mr. Romero was.instructed to figure the -cost of the project if done by City forces and also to look into the improvement of the Santos and r: Snodgrass properties. 5. Communication from Department of Water Resources transmitting a'copy of the order from the Director authorizing use'of Whale Rock Dam, was received and filed. 6. Communication from County Boundary Commission with approval of Elks Club Addition, subject to change-,of description. RESOLUTION NO. 711 (1960--.Series), "A Resolution Declaring that Proceedings Have Been Initiated By the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo to Annex to Said City Certain Uninhabited Territory Described Herein and Designated 'Elks Club Addition' and Giving Notice of the Proposed Annexation" was.introduced, passed and adopted on motion of Donald Q. 1 Miller, 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 7. Report of Councilmen Jones and Shipsey on meeting with School Board representatives in connection with proposed trade of properties. 8. Communication from the City Park & Recreation Commission relative to their review of "the Laguna Lake Master Plan; and presenting their recommendations. 9. Communication from City Planning Commission regarding trade of property with the City School District and the City of San Luis Obispo. Councilman Jones stated that he believed the full City Council .should have•a meeting to discuss the possibility of trading the school district 25 acres at Laguna Lake for Mitchell Park. Councilman Shipsey reported to the City Council on the meetings held by the Council Committee with the School District committee regarding a trade of property between the School District and the City. Mr. Shipsey listed advantages of the trade both to the City in acquiring Mitchell Park and to the School District in acquiring a site in:the Laguna••Lake area; further, that the development of a school site in in the Laguna Lake area would be a start in the development of recreational facilities in that area. It was moved by Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Barry Smith, that the City enter negotiations with the school board to trade 25 acres of City - owned property at Laguna Lake to the school board for acquisition of Mitchell Park by the City. The City Council discussed the proposal as recommended by the Council Committee regarding a development of a school site at Laguna Lake. 470 Mr. Dan Law appeared before the City Council on .behalf of the school board's proposal to trade Mitchell Park to the City for Laguna Lake property.. Mr. Law explained the school board's thinking on therequesting of 25 acres in . the southerly portion of the City -owned property. At this time City Clerk Fitzpatrick read.a communication from the City Planning Commission requesting a meeting between the City Planning Commission and the City Council to discuss the proposed exchange of property between the City and the school board (agenda item 9). The City Clerk then read a letter from the City Park & Recreation Commission relative to the Master Plan being prepared by Fred L..Hector for recreational purposes in the Laguna Lake area. " The City Clerk also read a communication from the school board relative to the trade of property mentioned above. On the motion to enter negotiations, carried 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 All 3.communications were received and filed. 10. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT 60 -11 -6T "The postmaster has requested that the Traffic Committee take a look at the existing red zone and mailbox_on the east side of Santa Rosa Street just south of the Mill Street,intersection.in.front of the Recreation Center. He. suggested that the forty (40) feet of red zone at that location be changed to a white passenger loading zone and a snorkel -type mailbox installed so that motorists could mail letters at the curb from their cars. The Traffic Committee has looked at this and feels it would be a good suggestion and would allow the joint use of this zone as a passenger loading zone as well as a curb -side mailing zone." RESOLUTION NO. 713 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Establishing a Passenger Loading Zone on Santa Rosa Street.in.Front of the Recreation Center ", was passed and adopted on motion of J. Barry Smith, 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 60 -11 -7C "The Traffic Committee has gone over a plan prepared by Mr..Romero to improve the timing on the Marsh and Santa Rosa Street traffic'signals and feels that these changes should be made. Mr. Romero will be prepared to report verbally on his suggestions at tonight's meeting." City Engineer Romero . explained detailed studies involved in setting traffic signal progression, and explained the advantages and disadvantages..of .the proposed revisions. He pointed out that the Santa Rosa signals would be set to favor the southeast bound traffic somewhat to the detriment of _the northwest bound traffic and with a very short green on Higuera Street.. Recommendation of the City Engineer approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller. 60 -11 -5T (dated November 3, 1960) "For some time the Engineering Department has been making a study of the Monterey and Santa Rosa Street intersection, looking at the possibility of channelizing traffic on Monterey similar to the pattern established at several .Marsh Street intersections and at California Boulevard and Monterey Street. The street width at this location is wider than some of the other intersections which have been channelized successfully, and it is recommended that the Council authorize an install- ation in accordance with the attached sketch." After discussion by the City Council, and on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the City Engineer was instructed to proceed with the striping at the intersection of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets as proposed. Motion carried on the "following roll call vote: 1 471. AYES: Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters NOES: Kenneth W. Jones ABSENT:. None Mayor Waters called a recess at 9:00 P. M. The meeting reconvened at 9.:10 P. M:• AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, ' J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters. NOES: None ABSENT: None 16. ORDINANCE NO. 173 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance Approving the Annexation of Certain Uninhabited Territory, Designated 'Portion of Tract 166' to the City of San Luis Obispo ", was finally passed on motion of Donald Q. Miller, 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 17. Report of Councilmen Smith and Shipsey on current plan line negotiations on Johnson Avenue. Councilman Smith reported on his negotiations with Dr. Treadwell for street widening adjacent to the present plan line widening at the County Hospital. Councilman Smith reported that the property.-owner stated he would give the land necessary for widening to the City if the City would install curb, gutter, and sidewalk at the new line. Councilman Shipsey reported that in his discussions with Mr. Barrett, also adjacent to the County Hospital property, that he will give the City land ' for plan line widening on Johnson Avenue if the City will install curb, gutter, and sidewalk at the new line. The-City.-Council then discussed various policy problems relative to the plan line development, particularly the placement;of curb, gutter, and sidewalk by the City on residential frontage for deed of right - of -way for widening. ----- 11. --- - --- -- For Council consideration, final map of Tract No. 207, Laguna Park Homes Unit #2, with Planning Commission recommendation for acceptance, ' was received and filed. 12. Final draft of Whale Rock Operating Agreement was held over for further Council study. 14. Communication from Orrick, Dahlquist, Herrington & Sutcliffe giving estimate of fee to prepare a procedural ordinance, etc. relative to issuance and sale of water revenue notes of the City of San Luis Obispo,. was received and filed. 15. Report on Fire Department investigation by Council Committee 'consisting < of- Councilmen Shipsey and Jones. �C Councilman Jones reported for the Council Committee, stating that the investigation of the tables of organization of the Fire Department is still in progress and they will report at the next meeting. On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the City Council approved the promotion of Patrick J. Dempsey from Fireman to Fire.Captain effective November 1, 1960 at,step•3 $515 per month. Motion carried 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 16. ORDINANCE NO. 173 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance Approving the Annexation of Certain Uninhabited Territory, Designated 'Portion of Tract 166' to the City of San Luis Obispo ", was finally passed on motion of Donald Q. Miller, 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 17. Report of Councilmen Smith and Shipsey on current plan line negotiations on Johnson Avenue. Councilman Smith reported on his negotiations with Dr. Treadwell for street widening adjacent to the present plan line widening at the County Hospital. Councilman Smith reported that the property.-owner stated he would give the land necessary for widening to the City if the City would install curb, gutter, and sidewalk at the new line. Councilman Shipsey reported that in his discussions with Mr. Barrett, also adjacent to the County Hospital property, that he will give the City land ' for plan line widening on Johnson Avenue if the City will install curb, gutter, and sidewalk at the new line. The-City.-Council then discussed various policy problems relative to the plan line development, particularly the placement;of curb, gutter, and sidewalk by the City on residential frontage for deed of right - of -way for widening. 18. Water Superintendent Thompson requests Council permission for Mayor..Waters to sign an agreement between the City and Sears Roebuck & Company for water main extension. Request approved on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. 19. City Engineer Romero presented plans and specifications for construction of the first of 4 effluent ponds at the sewer farm at the estimated cost of $15,000.00 for this pond. He said the first pond could wait until spring, but he wanted to have the plans ready in case an emergency were to arise.,. The City Council then discussed the -sewer farm problem and decided to wait until it had an additional opportunity to discuss its development with the consultant and after the next hearing with the Water Pollution Control Board. Request held over. 20. For Council consideration, purchase of excess irrigation pipe and valves from Stiefel Brothers. City Engineer Romero reported that.he has been notified that Mr. Stiefel- is relinquishing his farming operations at the sewer farm on December 1, 1960, and that there are certain galvanized pipes and valves, property of Mr. Stiefel that will be needed by the City for proper handling of effluent at the sewer farm, and that the City should either purchase the used equipment from Mr. Stiefel at a reduced price or they will be required to buy new pipe at a much higher cost. Mr. Romero recommended to the City Council that the City purchase the used equipment for $300.00. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones,•seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the request was accepted and Mr. Romero authorized to purchase the used pipe and valves for use at the sewer farm. 21. Communication. from Mrs. S. M.'Forden asking that the City contact the Division of Highways to ask that two-directional signs be-placed to show the route to the north -bound entrance to Highway 101; one on "Chorro and Walnut Streets, and one on Walnut & Osos Streets, was referred to the City Traffic Committee for investigation and report. 22. Communication from State of California Division of Housing relative to the Trailer Park Act. - 23. Communication from Planning Director Abraham advising the City that the State of California has made recent amendments to-the State Trailer Park Act, which supercedes the City Ordinances, and asking the City Council to authorize a letterr.notifying the State to resume enforcement of the State's regulations under the Trailer Park Act. The.City Council discussed the recommendation of the Planning Director relative to relinquishing control of trailer parks to State Division of Housing. Planning Director Abraham appeared before the City Council discussing the reasons for the request relative to turning over trailer park inspection to the State. On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the request of the Planning Director was approved and a letter ordered written as requested. Motion lost on the following roll call vote AYES: Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith - NOES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Fred M. Waters. ABSENT: None It was then moved by Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones that the City revise its trailer park ordinance to comply with State regulations immediately and that the City continue inspection of trailer parks. Motion carried. �7 B i 24. Communication from County Healty- Department asking the City'.s cooperation in the program of rabies vaccination, etc..in this critical rabies area. Request of the County Realty Department approved, with the Fire stations to be designated in cooperation with Dr. Harper and Fire. Chief Schlobohm, and also that on -duty firemen would .aid in the licensing of dogs attending the clinic. Motion carried for the above, presented by Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones. 25. Report-from City Planning Commission regarding the tentative map of tract #212, Johnson Highlands #j. Planning Director Abraham - presented a plan of Tract No..212 and explained conditions as set forth by the City.Planning Commission for the development of this subdivision. After discussion by the City Council of the special conditions set, the matter was held over for joint study with the City Planning Commission. 26. Petition from :residents in the area requesting that the City of San Luis Obispo abandon its interest in that portion of Park Street.which lies between Fredericks and McCollum Streets, was referred to the City Planning Commission. 27. Communication from Chamber of Commerce requesting .permistion to close - Garden Street between Higuera..and Marsh for children's Christmas party on December 1, 1960. Request approved on motion of Donald Q..Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey. 28. Communication from the Chamber of Commerce regarding traffic, traffic enforcement, and.parking in the central business district, was received and filed on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded. by J. Barry Smith. Motion carried. Councilman Donald Q. Miller left the Council Chamber. 29. Request Council authority for 'Mayor Waters to sign sewer extension agreement between the City and Donald Q. Miller-in accordance with section 7500 of the Municipal Code. City Engineer Romero explained the provisions of Section:7500 of the - Municipal Code, having to do with sewer extensions. It was moved by Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Motion carried. Councilman - Miller returned and took his seat. 30. Copy of communication from State of California Disaster Office regarding the aluminum pipe loan agreement and advising the City of-results of inspection of the aluminum pipe, was received and filed.- 31. Copy of communication from Department of Water Resources to Mr. and Mrs. Angelo F. Mainini advising them that they must erect a fence on either side of the Whale Rock Reservoir, in accordance with provisions of the Final Order of Condemnation in Superior Court, and enclosing a map entitled `v:hale Rock Project Reservoir, Property Map ", was received and filed. 73 d 4 32. Copy of letter.from Department of Water Resources to F. H. Raymond, State. Forester, suggesting a meeting in Sacramento with representatives of the State Department of Finance, City of San Luis Obispo, and State Department of Water Resources, all parties involved in land to be crossed by an access road to proposed fire.station.in the vicinity of Chaney Avenue and Highway No..l, was received and filed. 33. For Council information, Minutes of.the City Planning Commission meeting of November 1, 1960., were received and filed. 34. Communication from Hahn, Wise & Barber, Inc.,planning consultants, with Progress.Report No. ll.on.the General Plan for.the..City of San Luis.. Obispo, was received and filed. 35. Communication from City of Oxnard, California, enclosing certified copy of City of Oxnard Resolution No. 2361,. "A Resolution of the Council of the City of Oxnard Expressing its Condolences for the Recent Tragic Accident which Claimed the Lives of and Injured Members of the California State Polytechnic College Football Team", was received and filed.-- 36. Communication from Department of Water Resources enclosing a set of photographs taken during construction of the Whale Rock conveyance conduit, was received and filed. 37. Communication from Oakland Junior Chamber of Commerce thanking the City of San Luis Obispo for warm hospitality and cooperation shown their organization during the recent California State Junior Chamber Board meeting in San Luis Obispo, was received and filed.. 38. Communication from Division of Highways District V Enclosing copies of. the October 1960 Apportionment of Gas Tax Funds for expenditures on City streets in District V, was received and filed. 39. Communication from San Luis Obispo City. Board of Education thanking.. the City Council for their _efforts.on behalf of-the successful.school bond election just held, was received and filed. 40. At this time the City Council discussed the possible cancellation of the contract with the Chamber of Commerce at the end of the present contract period, due to the financial situation of the City at this time. After.:`. some ::disctission:byitherCouncil itcwas moved by Donald-Q. Miller., seconded by Kenneth W.Jones that this matter be placed on the agenda for discussion by the City Council at the next meeting. 41. Administrative Officer Miller asked the City Council.if they.desired to set up a meeting with Mr..Fred L. Hector to decide on the final Master Plan for the Laguna Lake area. Mr. Hector was asked to be at the pre - Council meeting.on December 5,. 1960 to discuss the Master Plan for Laguna Lake. Administrative Officer Miller asked the City Council to adjourn to a private personnel session before adjourning the meeting. 42. City Attorney Houser on question of the Council reported on the.present status of the condemnation proceedings for acquisition of property for parking lots in the parking district. 43. Councilman Miller reported to the City Council that he had received a complaint relative to the Ochs Construction.Company storing construction material on Rachel Street and requested that the'City look into the matter of violations if any. ' The matter was referred:-to Planning Director Abraham for investigation and report to the City Council. 1 1