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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/19614. Mayor Davidson brough up the matter for discussion with the City Council of the possibility of changing the starting time of the Regular Council Meeting in order to avoid the sessions that continue after midnight and into the early hours of the morning. After discussion the Mayor suggested that possibly the City Council could meet at 2 or 3 P. M. on Mondays and handle the routine departmental matters, and then adjourn for dinner and begin the regular Meeting at 7:30 P. M., at which time all public hearings, etc., would be considered. Councilman Graves suggested that the Council continue meetings as is for the present time, and that all meetings be held in the evening so that members of the public can attend. I Councilman Shipsey stated it would be impossible for him to attend on Monday afternoon, as this is the time that the Superior Courts hold their "Law and Motion" day; at which time all attorneys having matters before the Superior Court must attend in order to be placed on the court's calendar. Councilman Miller suggested that possibly the City Council should meet on the first four Mondays of each month so as to run a shorter agenda on each meeting which would make the meetings end a little earlier. Mayor Davidson suggested that maybe the Council could adjourn at 10:30 or 11:00 P. M. on the regular meeting nights, to late Tuesday afternoon to complete the matters on the agenda. A Staff Member suggested that the meetings could start at 6:30 P. M., at which time routine matters could be disposed of, and then, the regular meeting start at 7:30 P. M. for public hearings, etc.; and adjourn at 10:30 P. M. to 4 P. M., Tuesday, if the work load so requires. After discussion by the City.Council and Staff, it was moved by Mayor Davidson, seconced by Councilman Miller, thatthe Mayor call a special .meeting for 6:30 P. M., Monday, November 20, 1961. 5. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer read a letter from the State Depart- 1 ment of Water resources regarding the critical water conditions existing .in the lower Old Creek Ground Water Basin, and an account of previous efforts that have been made by the department to meet the water demands of the Cayucas Area Water Organization, as well as recommendations for further measures that appear necessary at this time. ----------------- On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the meeting adjourned at 2:30 P. M. Approved this 4th day of December, 1961. City tTerk SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL November 20, 1961 - -- 6:30 P. M. Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P.;.;Dayidson ' Roll.Call PRESENT - Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson ABSENT - None CITY STAFF PRESENT - R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, City Attorney William Houser, City Engineer David F. Romero, Police Chief Schofield, Fire Chief Schlobohm, Park 6 Recreation Director Flory, Planning Building Director Abraham, City Clerk Fitzpatrick. S1. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer announced the following promotions and appointments in the Police Department: Promotion of Erwin L. Rodgers to Police Captain effective November 16, 1961, at $665 per month. Promotion of Ted Morse to Police Sergeant effective November 16, 1961, at the 4th Step of $530 per month with recommendation that he be con- sidered for 5th Step on December 1, 1962. Appointment of George J. Cowell as Police Officer effective November 16, 1961, at $402 per month. Appointment of Anthony Madruga as Police Officer effective November 16, 1961, at $402 per month. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the step increase for Sergeant Ted Morse was approved and he can be considered for the 5th Step on December 1, 1962. Motion carried. S2. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the follow- ing salary step increases were approved effective December 1, 1961: Mervyn F. Dixon, Fire Captain, from Step 4, at $560 per month to Step 5, at $592 per month. Nanci.E. Graham, Stenographer, Police Department, from Step 1, at $290 per month to Step 2, at $305 per month. Bernhardt U. Luoma, Laborer- Equipment Operator, from Step 2, at $360 per month to Step 3, at $380 per month. Edward D. Luoma, Police Officer, from Step 2, at $425 per month, to Step.3, at $448 per month. Edwin W. Nobriga, Police Officer, from Step 2, at $425 per month, to Step 3, at $448 per month. Douglas C. Olive, Police Officer, from Step 2, at $425 per month, to Step 3, at $448 per month. Joseph L. Stevens, Fireman, From Step 3, at $448 per month to Step 4, at $475 per month. S3. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the fol- lowing resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 869 (1961 Series) "A resolution increasing the 1961 -62 budget." 1. That account No. 200.23, General Government - Weed Abatement be increased by $554.53. 2. That account No. 214.3, Street Materials and Supplies, be in- creased by $5,000.00. 3. That the unbudgeted reserve be decreased by $5,554.53. 4. That account number 252.6 Park Capital Outlay, be increased by $250.00. ' Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None S4. Communication from the City Planning Commission requesting a joint study session with the Council to be held on November 28, 1961, at 6:30 P. M., to discuss the latest draft of the proposed subdivision and grading ordinance for the City of San Luis Obispo. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, that the City Council accept and meet with the Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 28, 1961. SS. Resolution from the City Planning Commission recommending that that portion of Old Highway 101 from Elks Club Lane to the South Street City Limits be changed to South Higuera Street, and numbering to start at Elks Club Lane and progress southerly. Recommendation accepted and the following resolution introduced on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Council- man Shipsey. RESOLUTION NO. 870 (1961 Series) "A resolution renaming a portion of Higuera Street to South Higuera Street." Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None S6. Notice of proposed changes in regulations of the State Water Pollution Con- trol Board regarding procedure for processing applications for federal grants used to construct sewage treatment plants. Copy was referred to Harry Jenks, Consulting Engineer, and Stone and Youngberg, Financial Con- sultants. S7. Communication from Bookman, Edmonston.. and Gianelli, notifying the City Council that as of October 23, 1961, no valid protests were received from the State Water Rights Board on the City's request for expansion of use of Santa Margarita Lake water. Communication received and filed. S8. Communication from the League of California Cities listing the final standings of the Cities that participated in the 1961 -62 California Cities Employees' Safety Contest was ordered received and filed. S9. Communication from General Services Administration notifying the City Council that in accordance with lease with the City for office space at the Recreation Building, the government wishes to terminate the Veterans Administration Office Lease effective December 29, 1961. Communication ordered received and filed. S10. At this time the City Council discussed proposed amendment to: RESOLUTION NO. 868 (1961 Series) "A resolution establishing certain policies to implement the Setback Ordinance." Councilman Graves, presented the following amendments for the Council's consideration: Paragraph E - Property zoned other than residential Paragraph 1 - No change. Paragraph 2 - When property is used primarily for the residential pur- poses in a commercial or manufacturing zone, it shall be treated essen- tially the same as normal residential lots; (refer Paragraph A, Resol- ution 868) provided the property owner covenants with the City that upon any subsequent use other than residential, the owner will reim- burse the City for all improvement costs. Paragraph 3 - Property used exclusively for church purposes shall be treated as normal residential lots. The City Council discussed the proposed amendments to the Setback Policy ' as suggested by Councilman Graves. The City Council also discussed the advisability of including schools in the policy exceptions. After discussion the following resolution was introduced on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, to amend Resolution No. 868: RESOLUTION NO. 872 (1961 Series) "A resolution amending Resolution No. 868." Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None 511. Communication from the City Planning Commission recommending approval of a small subdivision and an exception from that portion of the Municipal Code requiring proposed lots to abut on a dedicated improved public street. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the small subdivision for M. S. Stillwell, 121 Penman Way, was approved and the ex- ception to the Municipal Code granted. 512. Communication from the City Planning Commission recommending approval of a small subdivision and grant an exception in maximum lot depth for Thomas J., and Bridie Collins, 590 Foothill Blvd., was approved and ex- ception granted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves. 513. Communication from the City Planning Commission recommending approval of a small subdivision and exception to the Municipal Code relative to a minimum width in requirements for Lee J. Flores, 287 Chorro St., was granted on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller. 514. Communication from the City Planning Commission recommending to the City Council amendment to the zoning ordinance on portions of lots 1, 2, 4; and 5, Block 37, Old Town. (1232 and 1232 Monterey Street) On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, public hearing on the recommendation was set for December 4, 1961, at 8:30 P. M. 515. Communication from Mr. George Weig, 299 Albert Drive, San Luis Obispo, requesting that the City Council place the City's Corporation Yard on Santa Barbara Avenue, up for public auction subject to the present lease on the property. ' On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, that the City Council hold a public auction on the Old Corporation Yard on December 4, 1961,.8:50 P. M., at the City Hall, $1.2,000 minimum bid. Mr. Weig to pay for publication costs. S16. Communication from Robert E. Todd appealing the denial of the City Planning Commission for a variance of 5 ft. in required side yard in R -4 zone and a variance to allow coverage within the rear yard in excess of that allowed under the code. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, public hear- ing on the appeal of Mr. Todd was set for December 4, 1961, at 9:00 P. M. 517. Communication from Oscar E. Reece appealing to the City Council the decision of the Planning Commission denying his request for an exception to the side- walk requirements in front of his house at 265 Albert Drive, and a petition signed by the residents of Albert Drive, urging that an exceptance be granted Mr. Reece as they did not believe area warranted sidewalks. Councilman Graves agreed that due to the topography and curvature of the street a full sidewalk improvement should not be required, but that a lesser amount of sidewalk be placed, say three feet, so that pedestrians would have an area to walk, and also, to load and unload automobiles parked at the curb. Councilman Miller stated that he had inspected the property and agreed with Councilman Graves that a sidewalk should be installed for the safety of school children walking to school, but that a sidewalk of lesser standard be instal- led, but recommended that a 4 ft. sidewalk be placed. Councilman Shipsey stated that when the sidewalk ordinance was written, provisions were placed therein for exceptions, due to hardships, in placing sidewalks due to topography, etc.., and believed that Mr. Reece's appeal would be a hardship and he was opposed to requiring this property owner to install sidewalks as it seemed silly to have one property owner put in a sidewalk when none of.his neighbors would place improvements voluntarily. Councilman Graves stated that when the City Council passed the sidewalk ordinance that some people would be the first in an area to place side- walks, but as discussed at the time, the City must start somewhere; and as the years go by, this area will have full sidewalk improvements: Mayor Davidson stated that the sidewalk program has to start sometime and that this Council wished to have sidewalks throughout the City, and believed that the 3 ft. sidewalk suggested instead of the standard im- provement was a good deal for the property owner and the City should have some sidewalk improvement on this property at this time. Mr. Reece appeared before the Council and stated he would accept the compromise of a three foot sidewalk stating that he realized the City must start somewhere, but when he purchased the property he did not believe the sidewalks would be required as no one else in this tract had sidewalks. Mr. Merlyn Carpenter appearing before the Council stated that this was a nice residential area, and he.did not believe that sidewalks in this area would add to the neighborhood or property value and believed it was un- necessary as no one else was going to put in sidewalks unless forced by the City. Councilman Miller recommended that a four foot intergral sidewalk would be a reasonable requirement in this area for sidewalks. Councilman Graves suggested that the City Council defer action on this request until a report could be received from the City Engineer on sug- gested sidewalk widths in the various tracts in the City. Mr. Reece stated he would make whatever changes the City wished. Councilman Graves moved the City Engineer be authorized to make studies of the needs, and estimates of the widths of sidewalks in the existing subdivisions based on scholl locations, population densities and volume, and pedestrian traffic. Motion lost for lack of a second. Councilman Miller moved that the City require an installation of a four foot integral sidewalk on this property. Motion lost for lack of a second. Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey moved that the request be held over until recommendations are received from the City Engineer relative to proposed sidewalk widths throughout the City, City to require cash deposit to insure installation of prescribed frontage improvements. Motion carried unanimously. S18. Communication from the County Department of Public Works notifying the City of the County's attitude regarding the exchange of property for the City's proposed estension of Bishop Street through the County Hospital property, east of Johnson Avenue. The County suggests that the City acquire all the property for the Bishop Street extension from adjacent property owners who would use this street and not from the County who would not benefit from any such extension. After discussion by the City Council it was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves that the City again ask the County to agree to the original proposal granting 25 ft. on the easterly boundary of the hospital property, and a pumphouse site. Motion carried. S19. Report from William M. Houser, City Attorney regarding enforcement of the Mobilehome Act by the State Division of Housing was ordered received and filed. S20. Communication from J. W. Abraham, Director of.Planning regarding underground electrical services in the downtown business district; and the removal of overhead wires and power poles in the downtown area and placing electrical services underground was referred to the Council Committee of Code Revision on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey. S21. Report of David F. Romero, City Engineer listing properties which lie in blocks where more than 50% of the frontage was improved with curb, gutter, and sidewalk was held over to the'December 4, 1961 meeting. S22. Mr. David F. Romero, City Engineer presented the plans for the expan- sion of Parking Lot No. 4., including the parking layout and landscaping, and requested Council authority to advertise for bids to be opened December 18, 1961. Request approved on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller. S23. For the Council's information the Quarterly Report of the Chamber of Commerce of the use of the City's funds by the agency for the period ' July 1, 1961, to December 30, 1961, was ordered received and filed. Councilman Miller recommended that the Council require the Chamber of Commerce to submit a budget as is required by all City departments before the next budget period so that the City Council might see in advance where the City's money is being spent. S24. Mayor Davidson presented for the Council's consideration: ORDINANCE NO. 207 (1961 Series) "An ordinance amending the Uniform Building Code in regard to awnings." The Mayor explained his reasons for requesting that the ordinance being proposed be adopted so as to make present awnings and hoods in the City comply, as they presently exist 7 ft. above the ground, but the UBC requires that they be 8 ft. from the ground which, if enforced, would be a financial hardship to the property owners presently owning movable awnings or hoods. Mr..Abraham, Planning Director presented to the City Council a list of other items that are required to meet the 8 ft. regulations and disagreed that the new proposal would serve any purpose as--any new awnings or hoods would be required, when replaced, to comply with the UBC. After discussion by the City Council it was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the following ordinance be intro- duced and passed to print: ORDINANCE NO. 207 (1961 Series) "An ordinance amending the uniform building code in regard to awnings." Passed to print on following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr. Donald Q. Miller, Clay P. Davidson NOES: Gerald W. Shipsey ABSENT: None Special Meeting adjourned at 8:40 P. M. --------------- -- Approved this 4th day of December, 1961' CITY COUNCIL MEETING 100V C '37 Clerk November 20, 1961 - -- 8:40 P. M. Mayor Clay P. Davidson Presiding All Councilmen present. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 6, 1961, were approved on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves. 7. At this time the City Council heltl a public hearing on the recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone thoseportions of Section 1T31S -R 12 east, as shown on the Assessors Map, Book 4, Page 96, from M to C -1 -S, and from M to R -4. Mr. Abraham, Planning Director briefed the City Council on the proposal as recommended by the Planning Commission and requested approval of said recommendation by the City Council. Mayor Davidson declared the public hearing open. Mr. Charles Freeman appeared before the City Council protesting the recom- mended rezoning on the basis that the rezoning is unfair and unreasonable as no one has appeared before the Planning Commission requesting this re- zoning or in favor of this rezoning and the only persons appearing have been those protesting this matter. Mr. Freeman stated he was not opposed to the rezoning of the property, but only opposed to rezoningit for residential use where it would be many years before he could realize anything from his property. He stated that he would accept any rezoning to a business use even one that was strongly restricted, and urged that the City Council not rezone as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Dan Wasson, Manager of Olson Brothers Egg Company stated that his company had operated this business at this location for eight years and having faith in the continued growth of the community, just this last spring, the company had purchased the property after checking with the City Planning Department to verify that the zoning was proper for the use and for their type of business. Upon being assured by the Planning Dept. that the rezoning was proper, the property was purchased with the intention of enlarging their plant and warhouse in order to keep pace with the contemplated growth of the area. If this property is rezoned it will make their buildings non - conforming which practically makes their operations impossible in this City as it would be difficult to add to or enlarge the building. He further stated if the building were destroyed by fire they would not be allowed to rebuild at this location. Mr. Wasson urged that the Council not rezone this property but give them a zone in which they could operate their business as they would like to stay in this City and use this location for their headquarters. Mayor Davidson stated that he did not agree with the zone change recom- mended by the Planning Commission as the City is encouraging industry to settle, and this was the area in which these industries were asked to. settle, and the area south and east of this proposed zoning change is presently zoned U, as to encourage.various business uses. He further recommended that the property south of Orcutt Road should be rezoned to U so as to make the property available for future industrial use. Councilman'Miller moved to deny the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Shipsey stated that he disagreed with this proposal to arbitar- ily rezone areas without considering the damage to property rights of the property owners involved. He then asked Mr. Abraham why the Planning Com- mission had proposed the rezoning. "Originally the entire block bounded by Laurel, Orcutt, and Johnson St. was zoned as a M District. Aside from McKeen's the only other commercial use within the block is the Olson Egg Company. Several hundred thousand dollars of improvement had been constructed by Mr. Flagg. The church school has been converted to a Moose Lodge Hall, and the corner property was proposed to be used for a service station in the near future. The property south of Orcutt is presently devoted to residential uses with the possible exception of one property that had a commercial use as well as a dwelling. Existing trailer parks occupy a large portion of this property. It is then reasoned that the commercial uses are of the minority and that all recent improvements have been of the dwelling land use.>type. nAll. uses existing in the areas proposed to be rezoned would be in the proper zone with the exception of the Olson Egg Company, under the proposal by the Planning Commission. FJ 1 1 Mayor Davidson asked Councilman Miller if he would rephrase his motion to deny the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and hold a study meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss the proposed rezoning as recommended under Planning Commission Resolution 103 -61. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Davidson to deny the recommendation of the Planning Commission in this rezoning and to hold a study meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss the proposal. Motion carried in the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald 0. Miller, Clay P. Davidson NOES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Gerald W. Shipsey ABSENT: None Mayor Davidson closed the hearing. 8. At this time the City Council held a public auction for lease of grazing land at the Sewer Farm from January 1, 1962, to December 31, 1962. Mayor Davidson declared the public hearing open at a minimum bid of $1.50 per acre, per month. High bid of Ben Connolly at $2.50 per acre, per month was accepted. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey the follow- ing ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE N0. 210 (1961 Series) "An ordinance leasing pastrre rights at the Sewer Farm." Passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay-P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None ' 9. Councilman Shipsey reported to the City Council on behalf of the Council Committee regarding the low rent government housing. Councilman Shipsey reported that a special election be held as soon as possible to present this question to the voters of the City of San Luis Obispo. He suggested either the third or fourth Tuesday in February, 1962, as the election date. The Committee further recommended that the Council appoint a Housing Authority to handle the housing if the election is successful. The Committee also recommended, if it is possible, to include the proposed bond issued on the special election, if they could be prepared in time, and if not, hold the low cost housing election first, and carry the bond issue over to the June, 1962, primary. Mayor Davidson urged -that the City Council keep in mind that the sewer and water bond issues were the most important to the City, not that the low cost housing is not important, but that the sewer and water bond issue should be set and voted on so the City can proceed with this most important project. The City Council discussed the report of.the Council Committee regarding the low cost housing election recommended to be held in February of1962. The Council also discussed the possibility of combining the various City Bond Issues into one special election. They also discussed the matter of timing of the election so as to combine the bond issues with the Low Rent Housing Program. ' On motion of Councilman Miller seconded by Councilman Shipsey, it was moved that the City Council proceed to hold a special election on the third or fourth Tuesday in February, 1962; City Attorney to present the necessary resolution on December 18, 1961, and the City Council to reate a City Housing Authority. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: R. L. Graves, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey NOES: Clay P. Davidson, Miss Margaret McNeil ABSENT: None 10. Judge Paul K. Jackson, Chairman of the City Traffic Advisory Board appeared before the City Council recommending that temporary loading zones be instal- led on Montery Street between Chorro and Morro Streets during the Christmas Season based on studies made by the Traffic Advisory Board Subcommittee on double parking in the downtown district. The studies showed that this block was the most dangerous for the motoring public because of the double parked trucks on both sides of the street which made it extremely hazardous for traffic and urged that the City Council establish loading zones as recommended by the Traffic Advisory Board. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following resolution was passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: RESOLUTION NO. 871 (1961 Series) "A resolution establishing loading zones on Monterey St." AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None 1. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer briefed for the City Council the Right - of -Way Contract and Grant Deed for the State of California, Division of Highways for the Madonna Road Interchange west of the 101 Freeway. Document No. 517. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller the following ordinance was introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote: ORDINANCE NO. 209 (1961 Series) "An ordinance selling property west of Madonna Road Interchange to the State of California." AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil,. R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None 2. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer briefed for the City Council the Right - of Way Contract and Grant Deed for the State of California, Division of Highways for the Madonna Road Interchange east of the 101 Freeway. Document No. 528 (City Park Property) 3. 4. 5. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following ordinance was introduced and passed to print on following roll call vote: ORDINANCE NO. 208 (1961 Series) "An ordinace selling property north of Madonna Road and east of the 101 Freeway, to the State of California." AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None Report of Brown & Caldwell, Consulting Engineers on Water Quality Investigation, referred to Mr. E. P. Thompson, Water Superintendent for recommendation, was ordered held over. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconed by Councilman Shipsey, the following contract payments were ordered paid: R. McGray Parking Lot No. 4 Extension Estimate No. 1. $ 2,934.00 Estimate No. 2. 326.00 (final) City Clerk reported on following bids received to relocate sanitary sewer main across San Luis Creek at Madonna Road. City Plan 8 -62. McBrides Plumbing San Luis Obispo, Calif.-------------------------- - - - - - - $ 5,899.99 1 1 1 Madonna Construction Co. San Luis Obispo, Calif.--------------------------- - - - - - $ 6,540.00 Smee's Plumbing San Luis Obispo, Calif.--------------------------- - - - - - $ 3,151.82 Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer recommended that the City Council accept the low bid of Smee's Plumbing. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconed by Councilman Shipsey, the low bid of Smee's Plumbing in the amount of $3,151.82 was accepted. 1 12. Communication from the San Luis Obispo County Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart requesting permission to sell Vk6las in the City of San Luis Obispo, November 21, or 22, proceeds to be donated to the Cal Poly Mercy Bowl. Request granted on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves. 13. Mr. Irving Hogan of Achievement House appeared before the City Council request- ing permission for Achievement House to paint street numbers on the curbs in front of houses and to solicit the property owners or tenants for donations to Achievement House. He then explained the purpose of Achievement House and in- vited the members of the City Council to visit Achievement House anytime that was convenient in order to see what was being done with these handicapped people. Request granted on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves. 14. Communication from French Hospital requesting that the City Council consider amending the zoning ordinance so as not to allow immediate petition for change of zone on property that has been denied the right to rezone by both the Planning Commission and the City Council. Councilman Shipsey moved that the communication be received andfiled. Motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Davidson suggested that the Planning Commission Study this matter and report its feasibility. Councilman Graves suggested that the Planning Commission study this request, and also, study the matter of property owners who request a different land use zone, which is allowed, and if not used after a certain period of time, the land should revert back to its original use. The City Council discussed the communication from French Hospital, and comments of the Council Members regarding the petition for immediate change in zoning, when the same has been denied. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the communi- cation from French Hospital and the suggestion of Councilman Graves be turned over to the Planning Commission for study. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr. Donald Q. Miller Clay P. Davidson NOES: Gerald W. Shipsey ABSENT: None 15. Communication from John Badgley, Architect, listing for the City Council the problems involved in the residence constructed for Mr. Sam Steifel, which involved a spiral staircase. Mr. Badgley listed for the City Council the problem of interpretation of the UBC regarding non - required staircases in residential buildings. The City Council discussed this matter in relation to the City's UBC and the City Council and Staff discussed the various regulations of the UBC dealing with stairs and staircases. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, that a Council Committee be appointed to study this section of the UBC and look into the matter and make recommendations to the City Council if changes are warranted.