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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/17/1961Mr. Romero, City Engineer, presented a report to the City Council regarding the enlargement of the sewage treatment plant and that the share by Cal Poly would be approximately $300,000. Both Mr. Romero and'Mr. Thompson stated that these figures were based on current cost indices and should-pro- bably be increased to reflect future cost increases and contingencies. The City Council discussed this problem and authorized Mr. Miller to write to Cal Poly, in a general way, regarding future costs and share to•be*.borne by the College. 3. Mr. Housei;.:City Attorney, requested Council authority to begin negotiation ' with representatives of 'Cal Poly regarding possible future extension of High- land Drive through the Poly property from Cuesta to Ferrini Road. Mr. Houser explained that the reason for requesting permission to negotiate at this time would be so that the machinery could be put into operation, as these negotiations normally take a long period of time, and as the College would have to meet with various agencies at State level before a decision could be made. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the request was granted. 4. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, requested Council guidance regarding a letter he received from Harry J. Fryer, Sr. inviting him to serve on a committee seeking low cost.government housing for SanLuis Obispo.. After some discussion by the Council, it was the common consent tlat the Administra- tive Officer stay off this type of committee. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 P. M. Approved this 7th day of August, 1961. 'CitIrtlerk CITY COUNCIL 4EETING July 17, 1961 - -- 7:30 P. M. CITY HALL ROLL CALL: Present - Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. Absent - None Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 19, 1961 and the Regular Meeting of July 3, 1961,were approved on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Council- woman McNeil. Claims against the City for the month of July, 1961 were approved on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer: 1. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the appointment of Mrs. Mary C. McConnel as typist -clerk in the Finance Department effective July 16, 1961 at $275 per month. 2. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the follow- ing salary step increases were approved effective August 1, 1961: Phyllis M. Wray, Parking Enforcement Officer, from Step 2 at $340 per month to Step 3 at $360 per month. Gloria J. Meyer, Parking Enforcement Officer, from Step 2 at $340 per month to Step 3 at $360 per month. Charles A. Baldwin, Police Officer, from Step'2 at $425 per month to Step 3 at $448 per month. Manuel W. Luiz, Laborer - Equipment Operator, from Step 2 at $360 per month to Step 3 at $380 per month. Richard D. Ayers, Sr. Disposal Plant Operator, from Step 2 at $402 per . month to Step 3 at $425 per month. Charles A. Jones, Asst. Building Inspector, from Step 3 at $475 per month to Step 4 at $503 per month. 3. The City Clerk, J. H. Fitzpatrick, reported to the City Council the following results of the special election held July 11, 1961 on the Freeway Addition Annexation. The total votes cast were 29 - -25 votes yes; 4 votes no. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the report of the City Clerk was accepted and the results made'official. ORDINANCE NO. 195 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo Approving the Annexation to the City of San Luis Obispo of Certain Inhabited Territory Designated as 'Freeway Addition,""' was introduced and passed to print on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT: None 4. J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, reported on the following bids received and opened for "California Boulevard Reconstruction -- Higuera Street to Monterey Street & Monterey Street to Phillips Lane ": (Eng. Est. $12,530.50) 1. Ted Watkins, Construction Company $17,204.72 San Luis Obispo, California 2. Madonna Construction Company $13,816.32 San Luis Obispo, California 3. A. J. Diani Construction Company $13,065.06 Santa Maria, California 4. M. J. Harmreck, Incorporated $16,078.20 Nipomo, California Mr. Romero, City Engineer, and Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommended that the low bid of A. J. Diani Construction Company be accepted. On motion of?.-.Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the low bid of the A. J. Diani Construction Company was accepted and the contract awarded. R. Mr. Ray C. Skinner, developer of Laguna Park Homes, Presented the following letter for the Council's consideration: "We have been working on the improve- ment and control of Laguna Lake foi more than a year and are now approaching substantial completion of the actual lake work. From this experience we offer a suggestion and proposal. "Our suggestion is that the City consider the feasibility of developing much of the City -owned marsh area to the north by the creation of canals and is- lands. The reasons for this development approach are as follows: 1. Canals and islands will produce a more interesting and attractive design than the mere widening of the lake. 2. This type of development will be beneficial for small boats and fish- ing. It will be far more economical than a widening attempt. "Our proposal ties in with the above suggestion in the following manner. 1. A small area of city -owned marsh land adjoining our land can better be developed by filling than excavating. 2. We proposed to purchase this land from the City at a reasonable price. 3. We offer a cash purchase price but.prefer and suggest that pay- ment be in the form of dredging a canal and creating an island on other City -owned land. "An aerial photograph of the subject properties is being submitted with this letter. We appreciate this opportunity to meet with you to discuss the above." The City Council discussed the proposal of Ray C. Skinner, particularly in light of the fact that Mr. Skinner stated that time was short for use of,his equipment and that he needed an answer from the City Council as soon as possible. Mr. Skinner offered to pay the City $3,250 per acre for the land needed for his proposed canal development and that he would charge the City approxi- mately thirty-cents a yard to make islands and canals on City property which would be offset by the land purchased. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, suggested that the City Engineer_.appear before the three City groups, namely the Planning Commission, Park ani Recreation Commission, and the Laguna Lake Citizens' Committee regarding this proposal and also contact Mr. Hector to see whether this-'Proposal fits his master plan. After some discussion by the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the Skinner pro- posal be referred to the City Planning Commission for a joint study meeting with the Park and Recreation Commission and the Laguna Lake Citizens' Committee regarding the Hector Master plan and its effect on the proposal by Ray C. Skinner atd also an estimate of the cost to move dirt on City property with the Skinner proposal and other plans. Motion carried. 5. 8:00 P. M. PUBLIC,HEARING. At this time Mayor Davidson declared a public hearing opened on the final adoption of the 1961 -62 Budget. Richafd D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported the final figures on the 1961 -62 Budget as $2,037,346.02. There being no comments, the hearing was closed. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, it was moved that the 1961 -62 Budget be adopted and approved. 6. This being the last date for the City Council to sit as a Board of Equali- zation for the purpose of considering adjustments to the 1961 -62 Assessment Roll and no one appearing before said Board, it was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the Board of Equalization Hear- ings be closed.. 7. Mr. Jerry Martin, Morro Bay, appeared before the City Council on behalf of his application for a franchise for Cable TV, and asked the City Council to postpone his application to the next Council meeting. 8. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT of July 5, 1961. 61 -7 -C "The Traffic Committee has studied the request.of Arthur.Bankin, 1008 Walnut for restruction of parking on Osos between the 101 freeway on and off ramps and Walnut Street. We feel that his ;point is very well taken and that it would be extremely hazardous for all concerned if cars were to park at this location. It is therefore recommended that red no- parking zones be established on both sides of Osos north of Walnut running from Walnut to the beginning of the freeway on and off ramps." RESOLUTION NO. 825 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing Twelve Minute Parking Zone on Osos Street," was passed and adopted on motion of Council- man Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT: None 61 -7 -2C "The Traffic Committee has studied the request of W. J. Adamson, Osos Liquor Store, 1601 Osos Street for a truck- loading zone in front of his store. We have also discussed the matter with him. It is our joint thinking that he would be better served by a 12- minute green zone, and it 1 1 1 is recommended that such a zone be established on the west side of Osos extending for approximately twenty -two feet in a southerly direction from the Islay Street intersection." RESOLUTION NO. 826 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing No Parking Zones on Osos Street," was passed and adopted on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, on the following-roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT: None 61 -7 -3C "The request of Leroy Persson, pastor of the Grace Tabernacle for green zones on Osos between Pismo and Pacific Streets has been studied. We do not feel that such a zone could be justified exclusively for church use. However, we do think that a green zone for one car.length both north and south of the driveway ramp located between the church and the credit union center office would be helpful and could be used for 'short periods of time by persons visiting either the-.credit union or church office. It is therefore our recommendation that such green zones be established on the east side of Osos. "We likewise feel that Reverund Persson's suggestion that a green zone be placed in front of 1042 Pacific Street could not be justified and recommend disapproval. RESOLUTION N0. 827 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing Twelve Minute Parking Zones on Osos Street Between Pismo and Pacific Streets," was passed and adopted on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil,'R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT:. None 9. At this time the City Council considered the appointment of a citizen to the Park and Recreation Commission for the vacancy of Mrs. Lavonne Gaebe (resigned).,. Mayor Davidson presented the name of Beverley Phillips for a member of-the Park and Recreation Commission. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, it was moved that Beverley Phillips be appointed as a member of the Park and Recreation Commission for a four- year term beginning July 1, 1961. 10. At'this-time the City Council considered a lease between the City of San Luis Obispo and the Santa Lucia Council of Boy Scouts for City -owned property in Lopez, Canyon. , Mr. Houser, City Attorney, presented to the City Council the suggested changes from the Boy Scouts of America and stated that the lease was in order for Council adoption. ORDINANCE NO. 196 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance of Intention to Lease the Lopez Canyon Property to the Santa Lucia Area Council, Boy Scouts of America," was passed and adopted on motion of 'Councilman Shipsey, seconded by. Councilman Miller, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT: None ' 11. Communication from the City Assessor recommending to the City Council that the minimum bid for sale of the Corporation Yard on Santa Barbara Avenue be set at $12,000. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for public auction the sale of the old Corporation Yard at the August meeting -- minimum bid at $12,000, free and clear to the City with purchaser paying all escrow, title policy costs,' etc. 12. Mayor Davidson appointed the following citizens to act as a council committee to study ways and means of accomplishing sidewalk development in the City: Herbert T. Franklin, Claude Batchelor, Kline Williams, Velma Greenall, Ruth Preuss, and Councilman R. L. Graves, Jr., ex officio member. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the Council committee members' appointments were approved. 13. Communication from Rnuthson -Helms Company requesting the City accept the City accept the off -site improvements and release subdividers bond for Tract 203, Ann Arbor Estates, and requesting permission to delay the plant- ing of the required street trees in the same subdivision, was ordered held over to the•nekt meeting to be the first hearing on the request of David F. Romero, City Engineer. 14. Mr. Houser, City Attorney, recommended the following resolution for the , Council's consideration for proposed agreement between the City and the school district for joint use of facilities for recreational purposes.at the new Laguna School site. RESOLUTION NO. 828 (1961 Series), "A Resolution of Intention to Co? operate with the School Board in Development of Recreational Facilities," was passed and adopted on motion of Councilman.Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Clerk was instructed to send certified copies to the School Board and Park and recreation Commission. 15. Council consideration of the rules of procedure for the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo was ordered held - ,over. 16. Communication from R. A. Coffey,.1469 Lizzie Street requesting Council relief from the City ordinance.prohibiting him from adding a second driveway ramp to his property, which, due to the long'setback of his residence from the street and a drainage ditch in his front yard, would make for safer approach to Lizzie Street. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, read Section 7346 of the Municipal Code which prohibits two driveways on lots less than 70 feet wide. Mr. Romero stated' that he had no objection to the two driveways on this particular lot,-but that it would take council action to allow a variance to the ordinance. On motion of Councilman-Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, Mr. Coffey was granted two driveways on his property: . , 17. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the City Council's consideration three proposed plans for Parking Lot #6 showing different landscaping plans and different lot arrangements. Mr. Romero stated that it would cost-approxi- mately $17,000 for construction of the lot, not including landscaping. Mr. Romero recommended that the plat showing 90 parking spaces be adopted. The City Council discussed the various suggested lots,'plans for the parking lot, and various alternatives to the landscaping. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by'Councilman Shipsey, that the City Council adopt the plan showing 90 parking spaces and also the lighting plan as suggested-. Mr. Romero then presented for.the City Council's consideration the type . of block or brick to be used in the planter sections. After discussion it was the common consent of thei:Council that the planter boaes::be.made from brick. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the City Council was authorized to ask for bids for construction of Parking Lot A. 18. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertize for public auction of various items of surplus City property. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 829 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Authorizing Esecution,of Agreement for Public Works Plan Preparation," was passed and adopted on motion of Councilman Shipsey,'seconded by Councilman Graves, on the following roll call ­ote : 1 1 AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q.-Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT: None 20. The City Council considered the proposal.of Paul L. Adamson, Consulting Engineer, to furnish engineering services for an engineering study and re- port on the selection of a site for a water treatment plant together with connecting water lines and estimates of ,cost for the work. Mr. Adamson's fees would be $1,400. , On motion of Councilman.Miller, seconded by Council- woman McNeil, the proposal of Paul L. Adamson.was accepted. ' 21. Communication.from Hahn, Wise and Barber, Inc. requesting partial final payment on the contract between the City and the Planning Council for the development of the General Plan. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, partial payment was authorized. 22. Communication from C. M. Scarborough, questioning the requirement of extend- ing a water -main across the 160 -foot frontage of his property on Ferrini Road.which was not a requirement of the small subdivision committee report X6125. Mr. Scarborough appeared before the Council on behalf of his appeallfrom the requirement that he pay for a water main along the full frontage of his property for 160 feet in order to serve his property, as there is water service in Ferrini Road and no one above him would need water service. Mr. Thompson, Water Superintendent, explained the provisions of the Municipal Code relative to subdividers extending water mains the full length.of their property. The City Council discussed the problems presented by Mr. Scarborough and discussed alternate means of water service. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the City pay one half the cost of-a six -inch line for 160 -foot frontage and that the City recover the cost from other properties hooking to this line. Motion carried. ' 23. Petition from the residents of Murray Avenue, between Santa Rosa and Chorro Streets, requesting investigation of conditions on this street, particularly chuck holes, broken pavement, etc. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, stated that he had been planning for several years to do the necessary work on this.street but that.he has not had money available to do:the job properly.. He felt it would take approximately $1,400 worth of materials using City forces to do the job. This would be for street work only. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated that Mr. Romero has money this year and has had money in the past in the street budget.to do this type of work, and if the Council felt :the work should be done, there was really no problem. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the City Engineer was instructed to proceed with maintenance of this street. The City Clerk was instructed to notify the petitioners that the City would be starting on it in the near future. 24. At this time the City Council discussed the problem of all -day parking in the downtown business district. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, read a report of the Traffic Committee dated March 29, 1961 regarding all -day parkers in the downtown business district. Mr. Miller also explained the problems in police enforcement of tire marking to enforce the various limits. Mr. Schofield, Police Chief, appeared before the City Council regarding-the allocating of personnel to enforce the present time limit restrictions in the City and the problems connected therewith. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, suggested that the Police Chief work out a system of spot checks to attempt to alleviate this problem. 25. Communication from J. W. Abraham, Director of Planning and Building, regard- ing the request made of the Planning Department for tree plantings in the downtown business area. After discussion by the City Council'; it was moved by Mr. Miller that a committee be-appointed'ind that a representative of the City Council, Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Commission, and the Chamber of Commerce meet to try to work out a tree planting program for the downtown area. Mayor Davidson appointed Miss Margaret M. McNeil to be the Council representative on this committee. 26. Communication from'the 63rd Infantry Division Band requesting permission to :.c:. hold a concert in Santa Rosa Park on Wednesday, August 16, 1961. -Request• approved on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the City Clerk instructed to write a letter thanking the band. 27. Communication from the State_ Water'Rights Board,' notifying the City Council that they have been granted an extension of time until December 1, 1962-to complete construction work and apply water from the Salinas Dam. Communica- tion received and filed. 28. Copy of communication from Richard D. Miller to Mr. George Clucas,-Dean of Finance and Development, Cal Poly, forwarding preliminary cost figures on proposed enlargements to the City sewage water` treatment•plant6 and "the share to be borne by Cal Poly. 29. Claim of Mrs. L. G. Jackson, 640 Church Street, for damage done by'sewer backup on her property was referred to the insurance carrier. 30. Memorandum from the League of California Cities to the attention of the City Council relative to House Resolution No:•365, relative to marking steps leading to and from public buildings•for safety. Ordered'received and filed. 31. Communication and notice that the next quarterly League of California Cities Meeting will be held in the City of Port Hueneme on Thursday, July 27, 1961. Ordered received and filed. 32. Notice that the American Municipal Association Conference to be held in Seattle, Washington, on August 26, 1961. Ordered received and filed.' 33: Mr. Romero, City Engineer, brought up' for the-Council's information the matter of the sewer connection charge for the College" Square Bank of America Build- ing which had never been paid for by Morgan Flagg, stating he was giving the developer a period of time to comply before taking steps to collect the money. 34. Mr. Barlow appeared before the City Council encouraging the placement of street trees in 'the downtown business district of San Luis Obispo. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the meeting adjourned to Thursday, July 20, 1961, 7:30 P. M. Approved this 7th day of August, 1961. Ae CityoOtrerk 1 1 1