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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/196135. Mayor Davidson reported to the Council on committee activity regard - in the Mercy Bowl-Game to be -held Thanksgiving Day in Los Angeles to raise money for the Memorial Fund for the families of the students killed in the plane crash in Ohio. The;-Mayorrexplained the forming of the Mercy Bowl Booster Committee consisting of interested citizens who are attempting to make arrangements for as many San Luis Obispans as possible to attend the game and support the College Memorial Fund. The Mayor stated that the committee is attempting to make arrange - ments for a chartered train.and buses.to provide transportation to and from San Luis Obispo and the Mercy Bowl. Mayor Davidson urged that the City Council plan to attend this game in a body, and also requested that the City prepare a Resolution supporting the Mercy 1 Bowl Football Game and the Mercy Bowl Booster Committee, and urged everyone that possibly could to attend the game. 36. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer presented the following letters from the Division of Highways. 1. Approved Budget for the 1961- 62.fiscal year. 2. Approval of the following streets for inclusion in the City's System of-major City streets: . Orcutt Road Johnson Avenue 3. Approval for the First Amendment to the Budget for the 1961 -62 fiscal year. 37. Semi- annual Report of the City's financial records and parking district presented by Willeford, Levey & Company, Independent Auditors. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 P. M. to Monday, September 25, 1961, at•7:30 P. M. Approved this 3rd day of October,.1961 City @Vik CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 25, 1961 - -- 7:30 P. M. CITY HALL Invocation was given by Reverend Hawkins of the Springfield Baptist Church ROLL CALL: Present - R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey. Clay P: Davidson Absent - Miss Margaret M. McNeil CITY STAFF PRESENT- Planning & Building Director Abraham, City Attorney Houser, Administrative Officer Miller, City Engineer Romero, City Clerk Fitzpatrick 1. Mayor Davidson explained the reasons for promoting the Mercy Bowl Game on Thanksgiving Day and the amount of money that must be raised to care for the students injured in the crash and for the dependent wives and children of students killed and injured in the crash. The-.Mayor urged that all members of.the City Staff and City Council plan to attend the Mercy Bowl Game and encourage other citizens to try to attend so that the community can show support.of the college in this most worthy cause. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the following resolution was passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: RESOLUTION N0. 847 (1961 Series) "A resolution in support of the Cal Poly Mercy Bowl Football Game, to be held on Thanksgiving Day at the Los Angeles Coliseum, Thursday, November 23, 1961". AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 2. Communication from Disabled American Veterans requesting permission from the City Council to hold their Annual Flower Sale on Thurdday and Friday, September 28, and 29, was approved on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Council- man Miller. Motion carried. 4. City Clerk read the appeal of Arnett & Broadbent Realtors from a denial by the Planning.Commission for a variance to build on a 50 ft. lot of record. Mayor Davidson's motion seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City Council meet with the Planning Commission to discuss the matter of this subdivision and policy for 50 ft. lots of record within the City before taking any action. Councilman Miller stated that he agrees with the Mayor but believes that the Sibilio matter should be settled at this time as Mr. Sibilio had-no knowledge of this interpretation of the zoning ordin- ance nor did the realtors and the transaction was made in good faith by all the parties involved and this was a definite hardship on Mr. Sibilio. Councilman Shipsey stated he wished to see under what conditions the Planning Commission denied the variance,'and further, the -City Councii- shouidrhot "grantra variance for this one lot until a Joint Study Meet- ing has been held with the Planning Commission. The motion to meet with the City Planning Commission carried unanimously. Mr. Houser, City Attorney stated that action on this matter at this time, as cipal Code, the City Council must hold with at least ten days public notice. seconded by Councilman Shipsey that th for October 16, 1961, at 8:00 P. M. on bent regarding a denial of a variance Motion carried. By common consent of will meet in joint session with the Ci 10, 1961. the City Council could not take under provisions of the Muni - a public hearing on an appeal Motion of Councilman Miller, e City Council set a public hearing the appeal of Arnett and Broad - by the Planning Commission. r the City Council and Staff, they ty Planning Commission on October 3 -5. The City Clerk read an appeal from A. A. Baker "from the requirements of the small subdivision committee for granting a frontage for street wid- ening and installation of curb, gutter, and sidewalk by Mr. Baker to the City. Mayor Davidson asked Mr. Houser, City Attorney to brief his report of August 14, 1961, outlining the suggested methods of imple- menting the Setback Ordinance. After this presentation by Mr. Houser, Mayor Davidson suggested that the City Council should now decide on the adoption of a policy to implement the new Setback ordinance recently passed by the City Council for the guidance of the staff. The City Council discussed the appeal of A. A. Baker from the provisions required by the Small Subdivision Committee. Councilman Miller stated that the City should distinguish between a property owner who is able to sell-only one or-two lots off his'pro- perty, and the property owner who is in the business of subdividing lots for sale, and who contributes greater traffic flows on major streets than the small property owner. A subdivider who subdivides large parcels of land should be required to place curb, gutter, and sidewalks along all streets of the subdivision. Councilman Shipsey stated that the requirements for the subdivision are in apparent agreement with the present adopted plan line policy, and the City should proceed under the present policy until the Council decides to change it. Councilman Graves stated he agreed and the City Council should set study sessions to discuss whether to change present policy on street widening, or leave as it is. The appeal of A. A. Baker was tabled for further study by the City Council. 7. Mr. Romero, City Engineer presented the report sulting Engineer for investigation to develop providing trunk sewer facilities to serve the easterly of the City of San Luis Obispo, which by sewers. W. Romero presented the report in three basic plans for sewer development in the of Paul Adamson, Con - a preliminary plan for area southerly and south - is not now presently served detail and explained the area and recommended that the City Council consider the approval and adoption of Plan A, with a D 1 J• sewer.equivalent of 30,000 persons, or adopt Plan C, with a sewer equiv- alent of 20,000 persons. Mr. Houser, City Attorney reported to the Council that he had contacted the Union Oil Company regarding any future plans the Oil Company might have for the Tank Farm area on Tank Farm Road, and he reported that the Union Oil Company stated that for the next ten years, at least, they would be using the present Tank Farm, but at that time they might be looking for some.other use for their property.on Tank Farm Road. Councilman Miller stated that he would prefer to see Plan A adopted as it took in the greatest potential growth area, although it was the most expensive of:the three proposals. He also felt that this plan was the. best one for the City to control the growth of the area by preventing hookups to the sewer trunk lines until the area annexed to the City. Councilman Graves stated the Council should discuss with the City Planning Commission the type of industries the City should attempt to solicit, and the types of industries not desired by the committee: With this inform- ation a proper plan for sewer development could be decided on by the City Council. Mayor Davidson stated that the City Council should make sure that when the plan is decided upon by the City Council, that the City pick the plan that would best serve the area and take care of the future growth.of the City. He also urged that the City Council.adopt Plan A, with a population equivalent of 30,000, as he was sure that this area would grow to this potential very rapidly and that the facilities would be be used very soon. R. D.- ;Miller, Administrative Officer suggested that any decision the Council made at this time should be tentative until the financial feasibility report had.been submitted by Stone & Youngberg, so that the Council could then evaluate the entire Sewer Development Program in- cluding sewer plant expansion and truck lines. Mr. Delvey asked the City Council if the delay in making a decision on the sewer trunk line would hold up the development of the Yoakum Tract Special Assessment District for sewer and water. Mayor Davidson answered yes, there would be some delay but that the assessed district could pro- ceed except for the portion dealing with the installation of the lift station and force main which could be kept out of the district until the trunk line matter was settled. The City Council discussed the time as. far as the special assessment district was concerned, and the development of trunk line for sewers. rman of the Industrial merce. stated that as everyone knew, until sewer and water had been made that possibly the City should adopt for a bond issue and suggested that would be adequate to start, and then no tee of the Chamber of Com- y would settle in this area available to the property. He suggested a plan that could be sold to the people maybe Plan C should be adopted as it could be added to as the area develops. Mayor Davidson explained the reason for choosing Plan A, over Plan C, was that in Plan C, a lift station.would be placed on Edna Road and a force main line on Tank Farm Road to Old Highway 101, and that none of the pro- perty facing Tank Farm Road could.use the force main,..nor would:this pro- perty help pay for the trunk line development. Councilman Shipsey stated he was a little more conservative than Council- man Miller and Mayor Davidson and until all the facts are in, including the financial feasibility reports so that all the Council members can study all the financial problems, he did not believe a proper decision ' could be made on the bond issue proposal to be-presented to the people. The City Council then discussed the matter of the assessment districtwith hookup to the proposed trunk line as opposed to the idea of a lift station and force main on Broad Street. Mayor Davidson thanked all the people present for their help and deliberation in this matter. 6. Communication from A-. H. Brazil representing Henry Dalessi regarding the 4" encroachment to City property on Monterey Street for repair of the party wall adjacent to the City owned parking lot at this location. Mr. Houser, City Attorney briefed the requirements as set forth by Mr. Brazil, and suggested that the City Council deed to Mr. Dalessi the 4" required for the encroachment and also abandon any rights the City might have in the party wall on the condition that no suit would be filed for damages against the City. Mr. Houser suggested that the City Council could appoint a committee to meet with Mr. Brazil to negotiate on this matter. The City Council authorized City Attorney Houser to meet with Mr. Brazil regarding absolving the City from all damages and to grant a deed to Mr. Dalessi, in return for a release from all damages. 8. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer presented a request from'the Park 1 and Recreation Committee for an increase in the 1961 -62 budget for funds-for continued development of the Sinsheimer Park. The Park De partment requested $2,450.40 for fertilizer, lawn seed, and labor. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer recommended that this increase be made. RESOLUTION N0. 848 (1961 Series), "A Resolution increasing the 1961 -62 Budget." authorizing an increase of $2,500.00 for the Sinsheimer Park Development Budget, was passed and adopted on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves on the following. roll call vote:. AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 9. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer presented a proposal from the Park -A- Meter Company offering to sell the 50 parking meters which were used for the comparison test during the past few months to the City as used meters for $40.00 each. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer requested permission to enter into an agreement covering purchase of 48 meters at $40.00 per meter, thus keeping the total price under $2,000.00. David F. Romero, City Engineer stated that he did not wish to keep this type of meter.in the City-as his experience, and that of his personnel, have shown that this type of meter is difficult to maintain and expen- sive to keep in good operating condition. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer stated his main purpose was to have at least two competitive companies selling meters to the City. Otherwise, if the City were to buy just one brand of meter,-that company would have their own way as far as parts, service, net price, etc., were concerned. Mayor Davidson stated that he had checked with a great number of citizens and they liked the automatic parking meter over the manual meter, as the public got a better deal from the automatic meter, as a person gets all the time that has been paid for which the manual meter wipes out when- ever time is left on the meter when a new coin is inserted. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City buy 48 Park- O-Meters. Notion carried on following roll call vote: AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: D. Q. Miller ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the meeting 1 was adjourned at 10 :50 P. M. Approved this 3rd day of October, 1961 t