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
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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
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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
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