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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/1962authorizes the use of the proposed pay plan for the preparation of the 1962/63 budget, and finally approved by the Council, in.June,he was sure that the city would have a pay plan that was internally consistent and in line with other cities of comparable size and geographic location. He added that this plan would cost the City approximately $30,000.00, plus $15,000:00 expected to result from normal scheduled increases for consideration during the next fiscal year. The City Council and Administrative Officer discussed the proposed pay plan as presented and discussed the various recommendations for individual classification adjustments. After the discussion, the Administrative Officer I was authorized to use the proposed pay rates for budget purposes, with the City Council to grant budget approval at budget time. The meeting adjourned to February 13, 1962, 7:30 P. M. on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller. ' ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL February 13, 1962 CITY HALL Invocation was given by the Rev. James Bell of the Presbytarian Church Roll call PRESENT: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jrs, Donald Q. Miller, Clay P. Davidson ABSENT: Gerald W. Shipsey Also Present Planning Commissioner Emmons Blake, Stanley Cole, George Johnson, Elizabeth Law, Leonard Leanger, Kenneth Schwartz,_ Clell Welchel City Staff Present: J. W. Abraham, Planning Director, David Romero, City Engineer, William Schofield, Police Chief, Building Inspector Skiles, J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, Planning Consultant,.Larry Wise 1. The Rev. James Bell, pastor of the Presbytrian Church, appeared before the City Council regarding the transient problem in the City in that many of the churches are being hit very hard giving relief to. these people. He stated that this was not a particular porblem in his church, but all ministers in the city stated that they had the same problem. He.appeared before the Council asking that the City Council take the lead in some program to solve this problem either by spear- heading an investigation and solution, or by appointing a committee to study this matter and attempt..a solution. City Council discussed the problem as presented by Rev. Bell and suggestions for a solution. Councilman Miller suggested that some hotel could be approached to handle these transients at a reduced rate and the churches and other groups dealing with these people could pay the necessary rent. Councilman Graves suggested that possibly the Salvation Army could be reactivated in the area and the churches and City Council could get together and appeal for the reactivation of such a chapter in San Luis Obispo. City Council discussed that matter of reactivation of the Salvation Army. Planning Commissioner Blake asked if the Salvation Army was a participant in the A.I.D. program of the community and now that the local chapter is defunct, where do the local contributions to the Salvation Army go? Planning Commissioner Whelchel suggested that this problem should be referred to the Coordinating Council for a possible solution or a program to-solve this problem. Mayor Davidson was authorized to write the Salvation Army Headquarters and see what their plans were regarding the local community. Also, the City representative to the Coordinating Council, William Schofield, was asked to bring this problem to that group for consideration. 2. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on.the recommended adoption of the Subdivision Ordinance by the City Planning Commission. Mr. Larry Wise, Planning Consultant, reviewed for the City Council all ' the changes or additions incorporated in the Subdivision Ordinance since the last joint City session with the Planning Commission. City Council discussed various.changes made by the Planning Commission and discussed the reasons with the Planning-Commission. At this time a communication from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company was read asking that the City Council consider the following additions to the.Subdivision Ordinance prior to adoption: Item 3, page 10 Insert the following after the word "except" in the last sentence: "where engineeringly unfeasible or" Mr. Keith Huston, representing P. G. & E.- appeared before the City. Council on behalf of the company's request. After discussion by the City Council and the Planning Commission request was denied. Mr. Ray Skinner, Subdivider, appeared before the City Council and questioned the advisability of changing the lot area in the flat area or 0 -107. to 6,000 square feet minimum as he believes•the 5,400 square foot minimum. of the present Ordinance is adequate in the.flat-area. Further, he objected to the City's constantly tightening subdivision restrictions in the city. Mr. Skinner also questioned a new street standard of widening the side- walk area and parkway area on the street sections. After discussion the following Ordinance. No,. 218 was introduced and passed to print on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: Gerald W. Shipsey ' 3. At this time the City Council held a public meeting on the adoption of the - proposed Ordinance controlling grading and excavation operations in the City. Mr. D.-F. Romero, City Engineer, presented to the City Council changes and additions made to the proposed ordinance since the-last joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council. Mr. Ray Skinner, Subdivider, appeared before the-City-Council stating that-the-.adoption of this Grading and Excavation Ordinance would definitely work a hardship on the development as he never knows how much excavating and fill he will do, or how much grading he will accomplish at any one time, due to the special type of development he is putting in at the Laguna area, and that he would not wish to appear before the Planning Item H, Page 23 Insert the following at the-end of this sentence: "together with all building and use restrictions applicable thereto" Request approved and change made in the Subdivision-Ordinance. Mr. Keith Huston of P. G. & E. asked that on the last requirements, the statement should be shown on the individual map sheet at the location of the easment.• Mr. Ray Skinner, Subdivider, appeared before the City Council and questioned the advisability of changing the lot area in the flat area or 0 -107. to 6,000 square feet minimum as he believes•the 5,400 square foot minimum. of the present Ordinance is adequate in the.flat-area. Further, he objected to the City's constantly tightening subdivision restrictions in the city. Mr. Skinner also questioned a new street standard of widening the side- walk area and parkway area on the street sections. After discussion the following Ordinance. No,. 218 was introduced and passed to print on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: Gerald W. Shipsey ' 3. At this time the City Council held a public meeting on the adoption of the - proposed Ordinance controlling grading and excavation operations in the City. Mr. D.-F. Romero, City Engineer, presented to the City Council changes and additions made to the proposed ordinance since the-last joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council. Mr. Ray Skinner, Subdivider, appeared before the-City-Council stating that-the-.adoption of this Grading and Excavation Ordinance would definitely work a hardship on the development as he never knows how much excavating and fill he will do, or how much grading he will accomplish at any one time, due to the special type of development he is putting in at the Laguna area, and that he would not wish to appear before the Planning Commission to defend his application for a permit.to do grading work. The City Council and the Planning Commission discussed the requirements for Section.G of the proposed ordinance requiring the necessity of acquir- ing a permit when an excess of 1,000 cubic yards is moved. Councilman Miller urged that instead of a public hearing being required, that-the City Engineer present to the Planning Commission the requirements for the grading and then for the developer to Appear before the Planning Commission at a regular meeting to discuss these requirements. Planning Commission and City Council discussed the suggested requirement , degarding the holding of a public hearing in the matter of granting a permit to grade or excavate over 1,000 cubic yards. They also discussed whether this requirement was needed for the proper control of laud work in the city. Councilman Craves suggested that the City Engineer prepare a list of criteria for compliance by a developer in which a public hearing would be held by the Planning Eommission for excessive grading or excavating, . or where the topography would necessitate a change in the land formations. This proposed ordinance was referred back to the Planning Commission for suggested rewording of the public hearing provision. Mayor Davidson called a recess at 10:30 P. M. Meeting reconvened at 10:50 P. M. All Councilmen present, Councilman Shipsey absent. 4. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the Master Streets and Highways plan, an element of the City's General Plan. Mr. J. W. Abraham, Planning Director, presented to the City Council the Master Streets and Highways Plan as prepared by the Planning Commission and explaining to the City Council what items the Planning Commission had taken into consideration in recommending these particular streets and highways to-be shown on the plan. He also explained the type of street involved and the expected carrying capacity.. After discussion-by the City Council and Planning Commission ' the following additional items were added to the Master Street and Highway Plan. 1. Street crossing under the Freeway at Broad Street.. 2. Extension of Santa Rosa, easterly, over the railroad tracks. On motion of Councilman (graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 897 "A resoulution adopting the Master Street and High- way Plan, an element of the City's General Plan." Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: Gerald W. Shipsey 6. Mr. Ray Skinner, Developer, appeared before the City Council regarding installation of safe guards at Laguna Lake for people out on the lake without permission, particularly at the time when the lake is emptying very rapidly and if a person were to fall into the lake, he could be killed or seriously injured. Mr. Skinner stated that he was posting the property on which he had . control against ttespassing'and kas asking the City Council to consider the same for the City property for the protection of persons who are, attracted to the lake.