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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/15/1962Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald 0. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None On motion of -Councilman Shipsev, seconded by Councilman Miller, the meeting adjourned at 12 :30 P.M., to Monday, January 15, 1962, at 7:00 P. M. 1 --------------------- Approved this 15, day of January, 1962 City ..erk CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 15, 1962 - 7:30 P. M. CITY HALL Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson 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 - J. W. Abraham, Planning Director, J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, William M. Houser, City Attorney, R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, D. F. Romero, City Engineer --------------- -- - - - - - -- Minutes of the regular meeting of January 2, 1962, and adjourned meeting of January 6, 1962, were approved and corrected on motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil. Claima against the City for themonth of January were approved on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. 1. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded Councilman Graves; the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 884 (1962 Series) "A resolution increasing the 1961 -62 budget by adding Account No. 224 - Skinner Cash Construction Bond bo $152000.00." _ 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 2. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the folloiing staff increases were granted: Mary Cecilia McConnel, typist -clerk from Step 1, at $275.00 per month to Step 2, at $290.00 per month. George R. Robertson, Administrative Assistant to Director of Public Works from Step 3, at $503.00 per month to Step 4, at $530.00 per month. Lou Ann Smith,.typist -clerk from Step 1, at $275.00 per month to step 2, at $290.00 per month'. 3. Administrative Officer, Richard Miller, announced the appointment of Marilyn White as typist -clerk in the City Clerk's office with the request that she start at the second step of $290.00 per month. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, request was approved. 4. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following construction payments were approved and paid: Valley Paving Co. Madonna Road Estimate No. 2 $ 4,085923 Widening Estimate No. 3 925.80 (Final) $ 3,254.69 Smee's Plumbing Madonna Road Estimate No. 1 361.63 and Heating Sewer Relo- Estimate No. 2 cation (Contract payment for Smee's Plumbing to await reimbursement from Division of Highways) 5. Communication from the San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club asking the City Council's exemption from.a business license for their Gem and Mineral Exhibit to be held March 17 -18, 1962, was approved on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, 6. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, presented for the Council's information costs of reproducing the City's General Plan to size, and the number of copies the City would probably procure. Mr. Miller explained that Larry Wise, Planning Consultant would probably pay the first $400.00 of reproducing the General Plan. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, that the City Council have 2,500 copies of the General Plan printed for distribution to the public, and cost be prorated among City and others wishing to participate in the prining and distribution.system. 7.. Communication from Soroptomist Club requesting that the City transfer the balance of the money on hand ($342.29) from Mission Plaza ;Project, to a fund for the purchase of trees at the Laguna Park Project. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil,.the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 885 (1962 Series) "A resolution increasing the 1961/62 Budget Account No. 252.9, Park Laguna Lake Trust Fund $342.29." Passed and adopted on the following roll call votes AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None 8. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported on the status of the purchase of a pickup truck for the Whale Rock Project and reported on the costs of a lease purchase program. Mr. Miller reported that he and Mr. Thompson recommended that the City buy the truck as it was needed at this time. Mr. Miller reported that the Whale Rock Commission had voted two City members aye, for the purchase of the truck, and one City member no. Mayor Davidson explained his objection to purchasing the truck for the Whale Rock Project was due to'its excessive cost over the budget estimate and also due to the fact that because of no water behind the dam, the amount of work will be very light for the foreseeable future, and he does not believe that the truck is needed until the dam is in operation. He believed, due to the City's financial situation, it wouU. be cheaper to pay mileage or give the employee at the dam a monthly payment for the use of his vehicle. 1 1 1 Councilman Miller urged that the City purchase the truck as he believed this was the wrong time to consider the advisability of the purchase, and this should have been discussed before the bids were called for. Further, he believed that there is plenty of work to do at the dam, and the proper tools should be purchased to do the job. Councilman Graves stated he concurred with Councilman Miller's sentiments and the truck should be purchased so the employees could adequately be equipped to do the work. Motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the City accept the low bid of Mel Smith Chevrolet, subject to final approval of the Whale Rock Commisssion. ' Mayor Davidson warned that additional expenditure at Whale Rock could make the Water Fund go in the red, and the City could ill- afford this expensive piece of equipment. Motion granted on the following votes: AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey NOES: Clay P. Davidson ABSENT: None 9. Mr. William Spurlock appeared before the City Council requesting that the City grant an exception and allow a 25 feet driveway at 555 Westmont Drive. Mr. Spurlock stated that he was making the request on the basis that this driveway would not only serve the Eldorado Apartments, but also the adjacent R- 4.lots. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, stated that Mr. Spurlock should be granted the exception due to the future layout and topography of the property. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, an exception was granted to allow a 25 feet driveway at 555 Westmont Drive. Motion carried. I 10. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 217 (1962 Series) "An Ordinance Prohibiting Power Boats on Laguna Lake." On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the Ordinance was finally passed by 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 11. A public hearing on the preliminary report of D. J. Faustman on the double parking problem in the San Luis Obispo central business district. Mayor Davidson made the following statement: A growing community needs new facilities and the manner in which it provides them is a measure of its progress. Early last summer this City's Traffic Advisory Board, after much study, proposed a new traffic ordinance for the City of San Luis Obispo, at this time recommending the elimination of double parking in this City. Your City Council, after due consideration, felt prior to a decision on this matter, that a survey should be made •:.by a consulting Traffic Engineer. On August 8, 1961, the Council authorized Mr. D. Jackson - Faustman to make a study report and recommendations. ' We now have this report and recommendations dated November 30,- 1961. I believe this report has been circulated amongst various interested parties, namely City Officials, merchants, truckers and teamsters. A part of the recommended action was that a public hearing be held to acquaint the citizens with our progress on this problem and to gather information from the public who use the streets. Mr. Faustman will now read his recommendations. D. J. Faustman, Cbnsulting Traffic Engineer, presented the preliminary report on the double parking problem in the San Luis Obispo central business district. Mr. Faustman first listed the procedures that had been followed in preparing the preliminary report which included the tabulation of existing double parking practices. The loading and unloading of the business and commercial activities in the area and the existing loading zones were inventoried. He stated he had observed studies made of the present double parking practices in the City and the time and location and type of vehicles double parking. He also made a parking space inventory listing curb space and off - street parking space throughout the business district. Mr. Faustman also presented the recommendations of the City Traffic ' Advisory Board Subcommitteethich was as follows: 1. That all double parking within the City be prohibited. 2. That full time loading zones be established in a selected area in each block on each side of the street when off - street parking is available. 3. When off - street parking is not available in an area a combination zone could be established where deliveries will be restricted to mornings only. This will involve special signing on some meters designating that these particular spaces are to be used for loading only in the morning and customer parking only in the afternoon. 4. Long distance haul rigs consisting of a combination of tractor and trailer more than 40 feet in length;: will not be permitted to make downtown deliveries. 5. If some emergency should occur making it necessary for a trucker to double park, the trucker shall first obtain a special permit from the Police Department and shall be accompaniWto the delivery site by a patrol officer who will direct traffic. 6. -A progressive schedule should be set up immediately to establish loading zones in the downtown area and a continuing effort should be made to accomplish this. He suggested that first priority be assigned to Monterey Street between Morro and Chorro. Mr. Faustman continued that he held a conference on October.27, 1961 with interested parties of businessmen, truckers, City Officials, and Teamsters at which the following items were generally agreed upon: 1. Double parking in the central district is a problem only at certain times and specific locations. 2. Free flow of traffic is particularly impeded when vehicles double park opposite each other on both sides of the street. 3. Double parking is hazardous to the passing moving traffic and to the trucker forced to load and unload in the street. . 4. Existing loading zones, although adequate in length, are too few in number and are not located in the areas where double parking occurs most frequently. Recommendations: In order to minimize double parking it is recommended that: 1 1. Loading zones .of adequate size, at least 40 feet in length, be created at those locations where the need exists. 2. In determining need, the following factors should be considered: a. Loading and unloading requirements of adjacent business (as reflected in existing double parking). b. Service to multiple destinations (within reasonable hand - trucking distance, say 50 to 60 feet). C. Existence of off - street parking. A. Possibility of part -time loading zones. 3. Joint committee composed of City Officials, merchants, truckers, and teamsters be established to make recommendations on zone locations. 4. The loading zones be installed on a progressive basis over a period of time with priority to areas where the greatest need 1 exists. 5. Double parking of passenger vehicles be prohibited except as prescribed by law (one minute for passenger loading and unloading). Mayor Davidson at this time stated a public hearing was open on the Double Parking Problem in the San Luis Obispo Central Business District. First he asked to hear from those who were in favor of the recommendation of Mr. Faustman. Dale Earing, representing the Teamsters Union, stated that he and his group agreed with the recommendations of Mr. Faustman recommending local analysis of the double parking problem. Leonard Blaser, Trucker, stated he also agreed with the recommendations presented by Mr. Faustman for the formation of a committee to make. recommendations on solving the doable parking problem. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reminded the City Council that this was just a preliminary report prepared and presented by Mr. Faustman and a final report would be presented to the Council after studies and discussions by the committee as recommended. Mr. Faustman stated that Mr. Miller was correct and after hearing some of the comments this evening, and later after the committee has had an ' opportunity to study the matter, these recommendations could be based on the best thinking of the people involved with the double parking problem. He stated he could then analyze this information for proper recommendations to the Council. Richard Miller asked if trucks should be allowed to double park if all loading zones in a block were taken. Dr. Faustman said this would be a judgment decision of the police enforcement officers. If feasible, trucks should be asked to double back. Councilman Miller made the following statement on the truck problem: 1. Set aside curb loading zones for trucks to double park when curb space is taken. 2. Trucks double parking adjacent each other be prohibited. 3. Allow trucks to take meter space free, prior to 10:00 A.M. 4. Encourage those trucks that can make deliveries before 10:00 A.M. to do so. 5. Appropriate money for engineering studies to determine where rear access can be developed in the downtown area. Motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, that recommendation No. 3 of Mr. Faustman be implemented and the Mayor appoint a committee with the City Traffic Committee being the City's representative. Motion carried. Mayor Davidson declared the public .meeting closed, and thanked the public for taking part in the discussion. 12. Mr. Romero, City Enginee; presented a report to the the McKnight sewer problem at 1220 San Mateo Drive. that Saline Solution was pumped into the sewer line line for approximately 22 hours. Test samples were the test and there was no significant change in the property. City Council regarding Mr. Romero stated and held in the sewer taken during and after sump on the McKnight The samples were analyzed by Hornkohl Laboratories who reported: "The above test definitely indicates no leakage of salt water from the sewer line in the area of the test." Mr. Romero stated that based on these tests, he could assure the City Council that the water leaching into the McKnight rear yard does not come from the City Sewer System. 13. At this time the City Council discussed appointments to the City Housing Authority. City Clerk read the following names of nominees to be considered by the Council. Eouncilman Miller presented the names -of Rev. Ray W. Heer and Garnett Hopkins. Councilman_:ShipseyJ presented the names of George Clucas and Harry Fryer, Sr. Councilwoman McNeil presented-the names of Karl Brendlin, M. W. Helfert, Gretchen Dilbeck and Thomas Rice. Councilman Graves presented the name of A. Norman Cruikshanks. Mayor Davidson presented the name of Francis McNamara. Mayor Davidson also stated the local Real Estate Board commented that a committee from the State Real Estate Board would be happy to appear before the Council for an analysis of the low-cost housing project being considered by the City Council. The City Council discussed the suggestion of Mayor Davidson regarding the appearance of the State Real Estate Board representative before them. Councilman Graves stated the City Council had appointed a Council Committee who studied this matter and met with interested parties and made a report and recommendation to the Council which had been accepted, and he urged the City Council continue the program as recommended. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, suggested that possibly the Real Estate group could meet with the Council Committee on low--cost housing and hear their views as was done with the representative of the Federal Housing Authority. City Council discussed the advisability of appointing members to the City Housing Authority at this time, or wait until- the Council Committee had met with the State Real Estate Board Committee. It was the common consent of the Council that appointments to the Housing Committee be made at this time. Mayor Davidson called a recess at 9:55 P.M. The Meeting reconvened at 10:05 P.M. All Councilmen present. At this time the City Council made the following tentative appointments to the City Housing Authority, pending receipt of a statement of willingness to serve from the persons so named: Garnett Hopkins Gretchen Dilbeck Thomas Rice Francis McNamara A. Norman Cruikshanks Mr. Cruikshanks was suggested to be the temporary chairman. 14. Mr. Thompson, Water Superintendent requested that his report making recommendations to the City Council regarding recreation and overnight camping at Santa Margarita Lake be held over. City Clerk, J. H. Fitzpatrick, read a Board Order from the County Depart- ment of Public. Works requesting that the United States Army take immediate action to control algea growth in the lake. 15. Communication from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, requesting that the City Council hold up the issuance of building permits of Tract 134, Rama Terrace until all improvements have been completed. Request granted on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey. 16. Communication from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, requesting that Paul - Adamson, Consulting Engineer, be allowed six months additional time to complete his studies for grade separations at Foothill Boulevard and California Boulevard and Orcutt Road as he needs additional information, which is being compiled by the Division of Highways for the California Division of Architecture. Request granted on motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Miller. 17. Communication from the State Fish and Game Department requesting information on the City's program for angling access and related recreational activities at the Whale Rock Reservoir. Referred to the City Attorney for study and report to the City Council. Council Order No. 35. 18. Communication from the Administrative Officer requesting Council permission to make a salary survey under the provisions of Section 1405 of the City Charter. Request granted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman - Shipsey. ' 19. Report by the City Administrative Officer recommending that the City request a population estimate be made by the State Department of Finance, as of March 1, 1962, was approved on motion of Councilman Graves and seconded by Councilman Shipsey. 20. Communication from Mrs. Patricia Eilers requesting that the City reimburse her for the cost of clearing a stoppage in her sewer line caused by a plugged City main was referred to the City Insurance Carrier on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Davidson. 21. Communication from the Planning Commission regarding adoption of driveway standards for the City of San Luis Obispo. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the City Council a sketch delineating construction standards for downward and upward driveways and recommended that the City adopt these standards so property owners may put in driveways that can be used in connection with new construction. 22. Communication from the Monday Club asking that the City Council consider making it illegal to destroy existing trees in the City without written permission of the Planning Commission. Communication referred to the Council Committee on downtown tree planning on motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Miller. 23. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending extension of time for filing the final map of Tract 212, Johnson Highlands No. 3, for one year with the additional conditions regarding grading as out- lined in Planning Commission Resolution 4 -62. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that the Planning Commission had recommended that certain conditions of the new Grading Ordinance be made a requirement for the extension of this map. Mr. Romero stated he did not believe the Planning Commission understood his recommendation which was that all conditions of the Grading Ordinance be adhered to, except the conditions regarding the filing of fees. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, that the final map of 212 be extended for one year and all provisions, except the fees of the new Grading Ordinance, be adhered to. Motion carried. 24. Communication from the Governor of the State of California announcing a conference on Civil Defense to be held in Sacramento, California, on January 23, 1962. Mayor Davidson asked Council permission for himself and Commander - Gullickson to attend this meeting. Request granted on motion of Councilman Graves, and seconded by Councilman Miller. 25. Communication from the Department of Water Resources notifying the . City that the pumping plants for the Whale Rock project will be completed on January 22, 1962, at which time the project can be formally turned over to the Whale Rock Commission, and requesting that a representative be appointed to sign for the inventories of equipment at the Whale Rock Project. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the request was referred to E.P. Thompson, -Water Superintendent to review and accept the property transfer, if in order. Council Order No. 34. 26. Program for the Annual Conference of the Shoreline Planning Association to be held in Morro Bay on January 19, 1962, was presented to the City Council. 27. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, that the Council order the City Hall Flag to be'flown at half mast on January 16i- 1962, in honor of W. H. Brazil, "former Councilman, who died January 15,- 1962. Motion carried. 28. Councilman Graves reminded the City Council of a proposed meeting of the City Council and the School Board regarding Civil Defense Shelters for schools and other matters of joint interest to the School Board and City Council. Mr. Graves suggested Monday, January 29, 1962, at 7:30 P.M. 29. Lmuacilman Miller asked to have the matter of crossing bates at the Foothill Boulevard grade crossing be place on the February 5, 1962 agenda. City Council discussed the request of Councilman Miller. Mayor Davidson asked the Council to authorize him and Administrative Officer, R. D. Miller to meet with the Cal Poly representative regarding their future plans for this crossing and report back to the City Council at the next meeting. By commonL.consent of the Council-the Mayor -was authorized to meet with the Cal My Representative. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the meeting adjourned to 7:30 P.M., Thursday, January 25, 1962. Approved this 5th day of February, 1962. 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