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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/01/1961CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 1, 1961 - -- 11:30 A. M. �kM'�',C:1111 The City Council met for the purpose of installing the new Council, with Vice -Mayor Kenneth W. Jones presiding. ROLL CALL: Present - Kenneth id. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry Smith, Absent - Gerald W. Shipsey, Fred M. Waters. ' Vice -Mayor Jones welcomed the high school students who were present taking part in "Youth in Government Day ", and stated that over the years as a member of the City Council, he has always looked forward to this day and was happy for the progress made in this observance. Vice -Mayor Jones called a recess so the new Council could take their seats. Mayor Clay P. Davidson reconvened the meeting. ROLL CALL: Present - Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret M. McNeil, Donald Q. Miller. Absent - Gerald W. Shipsey. Mayor Davidson thanked the people for electing him Mayor of the City, and said he wished to thank and recognize the work done by the retiring City Council and thanked Mayor Waters and Councilmen Jones and Smith for a job well done for the City of San Luis Obispo. Mayor Davidson then introduced Miss Margaret M. McNeil, the first woman to be elected to the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo. Mayor Davidson also introduced Mr. R. L. Graves, Jr. as a new member of the City Council, and recognized Councilmen Miller and Shipsey, holdover members on the Council. ' On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by R. L. Graves, Jr., the public official bonds for Councilwoman McNeil, Councilman Graves, and Mayor Davidson were approved, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret M. McNeil, Donald Q. Miller. NOES: None ABSENT: Gerald W. Shipsey. Mayor Davidson adjourned the meeting on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Miss Margaret M. McNai1. Approved this 15th day of May, 1961. • CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 1, 1961 -- 7:30 P. M. CITY HALL The City Council met in Regular Session with Mayor Clay P. Davidson presiding. Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson. ROLL CALL: Present - Clay P. Davidson, R...L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret M. McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey. Absent - None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Planning & Building Director Abraham, Librarian Clark, City Clerk Fitzpatrick, Park & Recreation Superintendent Flory, City Attorney Houser, Admin- istrative Officer Miller, City Engineer Romero, Fire Chief Schlobohm, Police Chief Schofield, Water Superintendent Thompson. 1 Minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 17, 1961, and the Regular Meeting of April 18, 1961, were approved on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey. Mayor Davidson introduced the student Mayor and requested that each Council member.and Department Head introduce his counterpart. Mayor - Bill Black City Council - Randy Bello, Alan Dillingham, Carol Pool, Brian Servatius. Administrative Officer - Mike Grogan Building Inspector - Walter Wilson Chief: of Police - Arthur Leister City Attorney - Dave Borradori City Engineer - Wilbur Owens Planning Director - Karen Clawson Street Superintendent - Don Walter Park & Recreation Superintendent - Marcia Sears Fire Chief - Doug Smith Librarian - Judy Svercheck Water Superintendent - Bill Gilmore City Clerk - Fred Kelley Mayor Davidson requested that Administrative-Officer Miller brief the City Council on procedures for the payment of claims against the City as provided for in Ordinance No. 3, (1955 Series). After discussion, claims against the City for the month of May, 1961 were approved and ordered paid on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by R. L. Graves, Jr. At this time Mayor Davidson declared the nominations open for the office of Vice- Mayor. Gerald W. Shipsey was nominated on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by R. L. Graves, Jr., and it was moved that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot cast for Gerald W. Shipsey for Vice - Mayor. 1. City Clerk Fitzpatrick made the following report on bids received and opened for furnishing 3,000 feet of cast iron pipe as per advertised specifications (estimate $2.20 /ft = $6,600): 1. PACIFIC STATES CAST IRON PIPE CO. Los Angeles, California $2.165/ft. incl tax $ 6,495.00 2. UNITED STATES PIPE & FOUNDRY CO. San Francisco 5, California $2.04 /ft.plus 8(, tax $ 6,364.80 Administrative Officer Miller recommended that the low bid of U. S: Pipe and Foundry Company be accepted.. The low bid was awarded to U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company on motion of R. L. Graves, Jr., seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 781 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Transferring Funds," increasing Account No. 743 Water Operation of Treatment Facilities by $700 and decreasing Account No. 222 Vouchers Paybble by $700 was passed and adopted on motion of .Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, on the following roll call vote:. AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret M. McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey. NOES: None ABSENT: None 3. RESOLUTION NO. 784 (1961 Series),. "A Resolution Increasing the 1960 -61 Budget, " -by increasing Account No. 213 Sewer Materials and Supplies by $1,250, was passed and adopted on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Miss Margaret M. McNeil, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller., Gerald W. Shipsey. NOES: None ABSENT: None 4. On motion of R. L. Graves, Jr., seconded by Miss Margaret M. McNeil, the following salary step increases were approved, effective June 1, 1961: ENGLERT, DON EUGENE - Police Officer - from step 2 $412 to step 3.$435 per month. LUOMA, EDWARD DAVID - .Police Officer - from step 1 $390 to step 2.$412 per month. NOBRIGA, EDWIN W - Police Officer - from step 1 $390 to step 2 $412 per month. OLIVE, DOUGLAS CLAIR - Police Officer - from step 1 $390 to step 2 $412 per month. SMITH, NORMA LOUISE - Stenographer - from step 2 $295 to-step 3 $312 per month. 5. Administrative Officer Miller announced the following appointment effective May 16, 1961 at $280 per month: MRS. MARGARET A. LUCAS - Stenographer - Administrative Office: 7. Final passage of Ordinance No. 188-(1961 Series) repealing certain sections of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code regulating food Handlers and cigar stores. City Clerk Fitzpatrick read the. communication dated April 4, 1961.from the County Health Officer requesting the adoption of Ordinance No. 188. ORDINANCE NO. 188.(1961 Series), "An Ordinance Repealing Certain-Sections of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code.Regulating Food Handlers and'Cigar Stores," was finally passed on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by R. L. Graves, Jr., on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret M. McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey. NOES: None ABSENT: None 8. City Engineer Romero reported to the City Council that California Boulevard has always been.considered by the City as a major street, and various studies made by the planning consultant have shown the street as a major street, but for some reason, the street has never . been adopted formally by the.City Council as.a major street to qualify for gas tax money. Mr. Romero recommended to the City Council that California Boulevard be declared a major City street. RESOLUTION NO. 787 (1961 Series), "A.Resolution Adding California. . Boulevard to the Major City Street System," was passed and adopted on motion of R. L. Graves, Jr., seconded by Miss Margaret M. McNeil, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, -R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret M. McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W.:Shipsey. NOES: None ABSENT: None 6. 8:00 F.M. Public Hearing on sidewalk repairs under the Improvement Act of 1911 on the following properties. 1 1 1 Owner Address Parcel No. Cost Henry C. Dalessi 450 Marsh Street 3- 511 -16 $ 24.00 . John H. & Yvonne E. Hickenbottom 1951 Monterey St. 1- 152 -08 $ 37.80 The City Clerk read the report of the Street Superintendent regarding work accomplished on the subject properties. Mayor Davidson declared the Public Hearing open. No -one appeared before the Council relative to this matter. The public hearing was closed. 1 City Attorney Houser then presented for Council consideration a Resolution establishing liens on certain properties for sidewalk repairs under the Improvement Act of 1911. RESOLUTION NO. 785 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establidiing Liens on Certain Property for Sidewalk Repairs Under the Improvement Act of 1911," was passed and adopted on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by R. L. Graves, Jr., on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret M. McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey. NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. Communication from the City Planning Commission requesting.that the planning consultant be engaged in a twice -a -month schedule for the next fiscal year so as to accelerate studies made by the Planning Commission. Planning Director Abraham presented to the eity Council plans outlined by the Planning Commission for study during the balance of the present fiscal year and for the 1962 -63 fiscal year. Mr. Abraham also announced that beginning May 2, 1961, the City Planning Commission will hold 4 regular meetings per month; the first and third Tuesdays will be official public meetings, and the second and fourth Tuesdays will be public study sessions. The request was approved to hire the planning consultant 2 meetings per month for the balance of the fiscal year on ^motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey. 10. Report of Council Committee consisting of Councilmen Miller and Shipsey to study the matter of rolled concrete curbs and their replacement with standard concrete curb and gutter, was held over. 11. Report of the Council Park and Recreation Committee consisting of Councilmen Shipsey and Miller on the request of the Recreation Commission that the City purchase.two acres ofland adjacent to the school site in the Laguna Homes Subdivision(Skinner), was held over. 12. The City Clerk reported to the City Council on the 3 protests totalling less than 12% of the assessed valuation of the proposed Freeway Addition annexation area: City Engineer Romero showed the boundaries of the.proposed annexation to the City Council explaining reasons.for its shape. City Attorney Houser then explained to the City Council the steps taken ' to date on the annexation and what steps would be necessary to proceed with the annexation. Mr. Houser also presented the City Council with some of the background and the work done by a group of citizens in the area who wish to annex their property to the City. After discussion by the City Council, Mayor Davidson appointed Councilwoman McNeil and Councilman Graves as a Council Committee to look into the matter of the annexation and to report their findings at a special Council study session to be held Wednesday, May 3, 1961 at 7:30 P.M. 14. Communication from Administrative Officer Miller regarding overcoats on the Whale Rock Dam Project.. Administrative Officer Miller presented a letter to the City Council that he proposed sending to the - Department of Finance, State of California regarding overcosts on the Whale Rock Project. It was moved by R. L. Graves, Jr., seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, that Administrative Officer Miller be authorized to write the letter sub- stantially as presented. 15. Communication from the State Water Pollution Control Board urging that , the City of San Luis Obispo proceed as rapidly as possible with its application to the Federal Government for planning monies to begin designing the necessary enlargements of the sewage treatment facilities, was received and filed. Copy of communication from Richard D. Miller, Administrative Officer, to State Water Pollution Control Board on action to date by the City, was received and filed. 16. Communication from Merle.Ekegren requesting reconsideration by the Council of the "NO- Stopping" zone on Santa Rosa Street. City Clerk Fitzpatrick read the communication from Mr. Ekegren requesting reconsideration by the City Council of the "No- Stopping" zone on Santa Rosa Street. Councilman Shipsey stated that he did not believe that it was the duty of the new Council just installed, to change a program instituted by a,prior Council without allowing the program to have a fair trial. Councilman Graves stated that his review of traffic studies made during the preparation of the General Plan showed that Santa ".Rosa Street carries more automobile traffic than does the Freeway in the same area, and he suggested that this new program be allowed a 6 month trial period. Mr. Ekegren appeared before the City Council and stated that the new ' plan was not only bad for business, but that the signs placed by the City with the large words "No- Stopping" make most people think that this means no stopping at any time, which further hurts his business. He still believes that this action is premature and not needed at-this time, as he does not believe the traffic is as congested as suggested by the City Traffic Committee. He urged that the City Councilreconsider the action taken in limiting stopping in this area. Councilman Miller stated that he opposed the original plan but that the majority at the time saw fit to place-.this plan in operation and..he believed a trial period should be given to see how the proposal works and urged that a 90 day trial period be authorized. Mr. Ekegren again appeared before the Council urging that the Council see what they could do for him, as they understand his problem. Mayor Davidson appointed Councilmen Miller and Graves as a Council Committee to study the operation of the "No- Stopping" zone between 7 -9 A.M. and 4 -6 P.M. and to report to the Counciltheir recommendations on the first meeting. in June, 1961., 17. Communication from Inter - Fraternity Council requesting permission to hold a bath -tub race during Greek Week on May 13, 1961, between 3:00 ' and 5:00 P.M. Request approved subject to working out the details for safety, etc. with Chief Schofield, on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by R. L. Graves, Jr.. 18. Communication from Crampton & McNamara requesting purchase of the concrete street lamp on the corner of Chorro and Meinecke Streets, was referred to Administrative Officer Miller to see if there were other items that could be sold that are presently surplus to the City's needs. 19. Communication from Senator Vernon L. Sturgeon notifying the City of San Luis Obispo that he will support the following bills before the California Legislature, was received and filed: SCA 26: Authorize gross receipts taxes on telephone companies in lieu of franchises. AB 787: Adoption by State of the latest Uniform Building Code and Housing Codes. AB 1294: Increase the motor .vehicle in lieu tax on an optional basis by cities and counties. AB 1705: Remove exemption of Utilities Companies from State and City ' use tax. 20. For Council information; notice of the next quarterly meeting of the Channel Counties Division, League of California Cities. Mayor Davidson stated he believed the City Council and officialsshould take part and support the League of California Cities and the Channel Counties Division, and hopes -that the present City Council will try to attend all meetings. Councilman Miller stated that due to his work schedule it was impossible for him to attend the division meetings, but that he had attended the annual League meeting and found it extremely good and urged the Council to try and attend. He also stated that he was sure the Channel Division meetings were also worthwhi -le.. . Councilman Shipsey stated that he attended many Channel Counties Division meetings of the League and that, like all meetings, some were very good, and some not too good, depending on the speaker and the method of handling his subject. Mayor Davidson then urged that ;the City Council and Department Heads plan on attending the next meeting of the Channel Counties Division of the League of California Cities in Lompic, with their wives, and that City -owned vehicles be used for transportation with pooling where possible. It was moved by Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Miss Margaret M. McNeil that the City of San Luis Obispo continue to support the Channel Counties Division of the League of California Cities meetings, and that City officials continue to-attend when possible, transportation to be provided by choice of the people attending. 21. For Council information, notice of farewell party to A. M. Nash, District Engineer, Division of Highways, was received and filed. 22. Administrative Officer Miller presented for Council information copies of the following Resolutions: 1. A Resolution Authorizing Certain Officials and Employees to Retain and Use City Vehicles at All Times. 2. A Resolution'Establishing Policy Regarding Out -of -Town Trips on City Business, Meetings, and Conferences by City Personnel. 3. A Resolution Establishing Sick.Leave and Vacation Policy of the City of San Luis Obispo. 4. A Resolution Designating Legal Holidays. 5. A Resolution Governing Employee Residence Requirements. 6. A Resolution Regarding Payment of Obligations of City Employees. 23. Reverend Hawkins, Springfield Baptist Church, appeared before the City Council regarding the problem of housing for his people, particularly in renting of residences, since the local realtors have opposed Proposition 801, which would make illegal discrimination against certain people regarding rental and purchase of property. Reverend Hawkins urged that the City Council pass.-.a Resolution against discrimination in the rent and purchase of homes, as discrimination is keeping many good workers and citizens out of the City. Councilman Shipsey asked that. the City Council not endorse or protest a State motion without first reading all the provisions of the bill.