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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/05/1962Mr. Robert Brown asked how were the cost estimate of the project arrived at and were equipment supplies contacted for price estimates. Mr. Paul Adamson, Engineer, stated that the estimated construction costs were based on estimated cost of material in place and comparative equipment costs. Jack Fabbri stated that he believed both projects were necessary and congratulated the City Council in presenting this program for the consideration of the public. He also asked that the City Council consider the minimum amount of dollars required to build each project and that any other debts of the City be excluded on the present issue, particul- arly the over -costs of the Whale Rock Project which is being handled on a loan basis from other City accounts. - Dr. Middleton stated that we need these projects and he believed that someone should pass the hat to raise funds for campaign purposes. C. A. Maino urged that the Whale Rock Project be kept out of this campaign as each project should-stand on its own feet. Mayor Davidson stated: "Search all you Parks in all your Cities, you'll find no statues to committees. What makes a good committee? A good Committee is the one that brings together dedicated individuals, each of whom makes his contribution and no one leaves it to the other fellow." On motion of Councilwoman McNeil, seconded by Councilman Miller, the meeting was adjourned. Approved this day of oWdOl 1962 City Clerlt CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 1962 - 7 :30 F. 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. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, William Houser, City Attorney, R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, D. F. Romero, City Engineer, Lee Scholbohm, Fire Chief, E. P. Thompson, Water Supt. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following corrections were made to the minutes of the meeting of February 19, 1962: 1. Item 17, page 4, line 3, the word "final" should read "tentative." ' 2. Item 7, page 2, line 9, effective date should be "March 1, 1962." 3. Item 18, page 5, motion following requirement #22 should read as follows: "On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, Mr. Skinner, 0 subdivider, was to reimburse on a front foot basis across the entire fronfage of the Lakewood Subdivision which could be served.by the existing 12" water main in Madonna Road." Minutes of February 13 and February 19 were approved as corrected. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, claims against the city for the month of March, 1962 were approved subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. ' 1. The followin Resolution was introduced b motion of Councilman Shipsey, g Y P Y. seconded by Councilman Graves: Resolution No. 898 " A Resolution increasing the 1961 - 62 Budget." (Account No. 774, Water - Chemicals and Filtering Materials, to be increased by $5,000.00) Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M 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 Shipsey, the following salary step increases were approved: Randres 0. Dunahee, Legal and Administrative Secretary, from Step 2, at $340 per month to Step 3, at $360 per month. ' Frances Step 3, H. Hansen, at $322 per Stenographer, from Step 2, at $305 per month to month. Marilyn H. Pierce, Typist - Clerk, from Step 3, at $305 per month to Step 4, at $322 per month. Arline Valdes, Stenographer, from Step 2, at $305 per month to Step 3, at $322 per month. 3. Report of the City Council on the recommendations of Hutcheson, Horn, Johnson & Hey, Independent Auditors, on the interim audit of City Financial records through December 31, 1961. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated that he agreed with all the recommendations and actions taken expept for the recommendation that a bond register be maintained by the City Clerk and with the recommendation that coupons should rnot be pasted in folders, but should be filed by issue and by coupon.::number with each group of a given'coupon number securely bound by a wire wrap when the series was completed. Mr. Miller stated that he believed the present system being used by the City Clerk is more than adequate for proper control, and that the system presently being used was installed 'after quite a research program in attempting to find a method best for filing these coupons. Mr. Miller urged that no changes be made on these two items as they will add additional problems 1 to the Finance Office. Motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman McNeil that the City Clerk not institute-a bond register and that no change be made in the present method of filing cancelled interest coupons.. Motion carried. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the interim 'report of -the- independent auditors was approved. 4. Mr. Houser, .City Attorney, reported to the City Council on the action to date and progress of the City Housing Authority and that they had asked for a $100.00 grant from the City Council in order to purchase basic office supplies needed to start their operations. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, asked the Council that instead of a grant, would it be easier if the Housing Authority let the City haldle their purchases for them rather than a flat $100.00 grant. After discussion by the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City Council make a $100.00 grant I to the City Housing Authority. Motion carried. 5. At this time the City Council discussed the approval and adoption of the financial report of Stone and Youngberg, financial consultants, dated February 16,1962, entitled " Sinancial Report of Water and Sewer Improvements For the City of San Luis Obispo." City Council also discussed the type of financing which would be used to serve that project. It was decided to be revenue bonds. City Council also dicided to combine the bond election with the general primary of June, 1962 and also that the Council would ask authorization of $930,000 of bonds for the sewer plant and 1,600,000 for the water plant. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION: 899 "A Resolution approving the financing procedure for Water and Sewerage improvements." Passed,and; adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None 6. At this time the City Council discussed persons to be appointed to a steering committee for the Sewer and Water Bond issue. Several names were presented but as all councilmen had not yet had an opportunity to contact prospective members, the steering committee appointments were dropped until an adjourned meeting to be held Thursday, March 8, 1962. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported to the City Council that Mr. Tom Coull, Administrator for the French Hospital, offered the facilities of his office to. help in these two bond proposals. 7. Mr. Romero, City Engineer,.presented for the City Council's information, the problem of Mr. Melvyn Stilwell in that the sewer line which passed through the Stilwell property goes under the proposed carport floor and that the City Building Department would not issue a building permit to finish the construction of the carport over the sewer line. Mr. Stilwell appeared before the City Council requesting that the City Council allow him to complete his carport on his property even though the sewer line goes under the garage floor. After discussion by the City Council, Mr. Houser, City Attorney said that he had suggested to Mr. Stilwell.and the Building Department, that the property owner could file a covenant which would run with the land that any additional cost to maintain, service or repair the sewer line under the conditions outlined by the City Attorney. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the appointment of Marilyn Gipson as Stenographer in the -City Clerks office at $290.00 a month, effective March 5, 1962. 9 1 1 1 8. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following ordinance was introduced for final passage: Ordinance No. 217 "An Ordinance prohibiting power boats on Laguna Lake." Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P: Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: -None. 9. On notion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following ordinance was introduced for final-passage: Ordinance No. 218 "Subdivision Ordinance." Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L: Graves, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. On motioe of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following ordinance was introduced for final passage: Ordinance No. 219 "An Ordinance amending Section 3200.12 of the Municipal Code, providing for time limits on loading zones." Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P.-Davi -dson NOES: None . . '- • . ABSENT: None 11. Communication from the Southern Pacific Company forwarding an agreement for installation of crossing gates, -etc., at the Foothill Boulevard intersection with the S. P. tracks. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, reviewed this matter to date for the City Council. Mr. Miller recommended that no action be taken on this matter until a report has been received from Paul Adamson, consulting engineer, who is preparing a study for construction.of a crossing at this intersection. Mr. Romero also was asked to have Mr. Adamson,--engineer, seek a meeting with Cal Poly, the Division of Highways and the Department of Architecture regarding future plans for this crossing. Mr. Miller was requested to write to the Southern Pacific Company regarding the actions being taken by the City. 12. Communication from the Department of Fish and Game, requesting information from the City regarding plans that have been made or will be made for public access to the Whale Rock Reservoir for fishing. Mr.--Houser, City Attorney, presented for-the Council's information the present agreement between the operators of the dam and Fish and Game Commission which states that when the-dam holds•9,000 acre feet of water on-the lst of.April, a• fishery program could be introduced, but as the lake does not contain-anywhere near this amount of water, Mr. Houset. recommended that the City advise the Fish and Game Commission of the Conditions - of- the - agreement regarding amount of water, etc. Mr. Thompson, Water Superintendent, reported that of March S, 1962, the dam held approzimately 5,800 acre feet of water.' Administrative Officer his previous letter to Fish and Game. 13. Communication from the Cities letter of Febru+ use of Santa Margarita Miller suggested that Mr. Houser send a copy of the Regional Director of Region #3, Department of State Department of Public Health, answering the ;ry 14, 1962 regarding proposed additional recreational Lake. City Clerk Fitzpatrick, read the questions as presented by the City Attorney and the answer received from Dr. Merrill, Director of Department:of' Public Health. After discussion of the City Council, Councilman Graves suggested that the City Council meet with the Board of Supervisors, the Bureau and Health Officer to go over these problems. Mr. Miller was instructed to send a copy of the letter of February 14, 1962 and Dr. Merrills letter of February 21, 1962 to the County Board of Supervisors and the County Health Officer. Mr. Robert Williams, concessionaire at Santa Margarita Lake also asked that he be sent a copy of these two communications. 14. Traffic Committee report of March 1, 1962. 62 -3 -1C. On the request of the Richardson Funeral Home that parking be regulated in the area to the rear of their establishment, the Traffic Committee feels that the area should be posted for no parking between signs as far as the first power-pole on the'north side of the area which is located near the rear of the Buy Rite Drug Store. This will elimi= nate all day parking and should allow a better parking and traffic situation in the area. The Public Works Department also plans to install a modern type driveway ramp for the alley which should save a few tail pipes. On motion of Councilman Graves, Seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 900 "A Resolution executing a no parking zone in-the alley between Richardson Funeral Home and Buy Rite Drug Store." Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None 62 -3 -2C The Traffic Committee is currently studying the proposal for installation -of all,:day parking on Pacific-Street and should Abe able to report _to-:the Council within a few weeks. 62 -3 -3T The Traffic Committee has notice& an obstruction to visibility on the southwest corner of Islay and Broad Streets and, it the Council has no objection, the City Engineer's Office will take steps to have this hazard eliminated. No objection by the City Council. 62 -3 -4T • The City Engineer's Office has been working for.some time on. street lighting installations for the lower Higuera Street area recently annexed to the City, for San Luis Drive between California Blvd, and Johnson Avenue, and for a single light at the end of the cul -de -sac off Cecelia Court. The City Engineer has sketches to present to the-Council on -the Traffic Committee recommendations in this regard, and if the.Council has no objection, it is recommended that the City Engineer be authorized to order the new street lights. 1 J 1 Mr. Romero, City Engineer, presented sketches showing lighting lay outs for the Council's information. A. Lower Higuera Street. 10 - 4000 Lumen and 1 - .10,000 Lumen at .a cost of approximately $41.30 per month. B. "San Luis Drive (California to Johnson) 1 - 10,000 Lumen and 3 - 6000 Lumen at a cost of approximately $18.55 per month. C. Cecilia -Court 1 - 2500 Lumen light at a cost of approximately $2.50 per month. On- motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, the repaxt of the City.Eagineer was approved and installation of the lights authorized. 15. A report from William Flom, Park Superintendent, of the summer recreation program and use of City - School facilities was presented as requested by the City Council. Report was -held over for study by City Council. Mayor Davidson presented a communication for the San Luis Obispo Sch3ol.Board for the Council's information forwarding plot plan of the Laguna Lake Jr. High School. 16. For the Council's approval, utility agreement between the City and Division of Highways, for the "Madonna Road Water Main Relocation, Project W62 was presented. The agreements provide that work will`:,be-contracted for by the City and paid for by the Division of Highways." On motIon:of Councilman Miller,- seconded by Councilwoman, McNeil, the ' Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. 17. Communication from Jerrold:Electronics- Corporation requesting- that,the City 18. Council pass an ordinance which would grant a franchise for a community antenna.system and of the corporation.' Also, communication and reports were received from H. & B. Communications Corporation requesting a franchise for a community antenna system for the City. Mr. John Muir, representing H. & B. Communication Corporation appeared before the Council stating that his company wished to serve the City .with --a C. A.• S.-if.-the-City--.Council-would pass.an ordinance.which would, allow the granting of a franchise for this business In the City. Mr.- Muir stated that.he understood that the.City Council was presently actively engaged in a sewer and water bond election program;r,and, that if they wished to hold the cable T.V. matter off until later in the year when the sewer and water bond issue has been settled, it would be fine with them.' Mr. Muir stated that community antenna systems, also known as cable T.V., - are being operated in 26 Cities in the U: S. and Canada by his company. Mr.:. Herbert C..Gundell;• attorney: representing •KSBY- TiV.-presented• for the i.Council!s information a communication from:;the.U. S. Senator, W. G. - Magmuson; regarding Senate'Bill 2633, which provides for a system of ' licensing and controlling of C. A. S. systems. Mr. Grundell also presented the Council with a document denying a microwave system for Cody, Wyoming. Mr. Grundell stated that each member of the City Council would receive a copy of the documents that he was quoting from. Mr. Gundell stated that his client -would-naturally:)like.•to protect his. investments in T. V. in the area and that his :client believed,:that C: A. S. or cable T. V. was a fore - runner to pay T. V. which would eliminate free T. V. as we have today, but, if the City Council went along with these applications•for.C: A; S., or:cable.,T. N., that he requested that his client RSBY -TV doing business as Central California•Communications Corporation be allowed to apply for a franchise on the open market with the Council awarding a franchise to the best advantage of the City of San Luis Obispo. Mr. Muir of H. &. B. Communication stated that he was pleased to hear Mr. Grundell's statements on behalf of his client, RSBY -TV and that they too ' would attempt to acquire a franchise for a C. A. S. system. Mr. Murphy, attorney representing Jarrold Electronics Corporation, appeared before.the Council on behalf of his clients application, stating.that he believed that there is need for this service in San Luis Obispo in order to give citizens the advantage of all T. V. programs being offered. He -also stated that his company was well qualified to place this system into operation and asked that the Council give careful condideration to the granting of a franchise for cable T. V. and that the Council should start looking into the matter of requirements for granting a franchise, such as experience in the cable.T.•Vw - filed, financial backing, etc. Mr. HRuser,_City-Attorney, stated that in accordance with the City Charter, the City should pass a resolution .of•intention -of :- granting.a frachise, and then pass an ordinance granting the franchise. He further stated that the City Council should set minimum requirements so that all applicatits for the franchise would be aware of the conditions for applying, which would include franchise rate, monthly charge to consumer, performance bonds, starting date, and completion date, etc. The City Council discussed the various approaches for proceeding with these requests for cable T. V. franchises. Mayor Davidson suggested that this matter be held over until after the June 5 bond election. City Council concurred with the Mayor's suggestion. 19. Communication from the Safety Committee of Emerson School P. T. A.,• requesting that the City Council place a crossing guard at the intersection of Higuera and Nipomo Streets. Mrs. Northington, president of Emerson P. T. A. appeared before the City Council and said that 37 students from Emerson and 41 students from the Mission school had to cross this intersection each day in order to get to school and that this was an extremely heavily travelled street and the motorists will not allow enough time for the children to cross the street. She.added. that the intersection of Nipomo and Marsh was protected by crossing gurads which has as heavy traffic as Nipomo and Higuera and urged that the City Council place a guard at this intersection. On .motion of Councilman Miller; seconded by Mayor Davidson, Administrative Officer-Miller, was instructed to hire a crossing guard for the intersection of Higuera and Nipomo. Motion carried. 20. Communications from the property owner of Lots 0, P. and Q. of the resubs. of lots 58, 61, 62, 639 64, and 65 of the Rancho Canada de Los Osos and La Laguna for annexation to the City of.San Luis Obispo. (Lakewood Sttbdiv.) The matter was referred to the Planning Commission on motion of Councilman , Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey.. 21. Communications from the City Planning Commission forwarding to the City Council, a Priority Schedule of Major Streets and Structures necessary to complete the circulation plan proposed in the recently adopted Master Street and Highway Plan and recommending that the Council adopt the schedule. CSI 1 i The-City Council and staff discussed various-times shown in the Priority Schedules as suggested by the Planning Commission. 22. Communication from the City Planning Commission, forwarding for the City Council's consideration, the proposed regarding of Section G of the proposed Grading And Excavating Ordinance.and addition of Section P, Liability Insurance and Section Q, responsibility of "Permittee. After discussion by the Council, the following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey: ORDINANCE N0. 220 "An ordinance providing for regulation of Grading and Excavating operations." Passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None 23. Communications from the City Planning Commission, reporting to the City Council their recommendation that the City Council make no request for passenger loading and unloading facilities in future freeway construction In the City. City Council discussed the recommendation of -the Planning Commission and it was suggested that probably before making a recommendation to,-the Division of Highways, the City Council should receive the thinking to the Greyhound Bus Corp., to get their reaction on this matter. 24. Communication from the Assistant Director of Civil Defense requesting the Council's permission to rewire and.make. panel changes in the City Hall lighting system so as to allow all emergency power from the generator to be shunted to the basement control center. Mayor Davidson suggested that this matter should be- studied by the City Council at their budget session later on this year. Mr. Abraham suggested that the Council should also consider.-the emergency lighting problems under normal conditions and under disaster conditions when the power could be shifted to the basement control center. Request was referred-to the Planning & Building Director for cost estimates for•the•Council's consideration at budget time. 25. Order of the State Water Rights Board allowing change in place of use of Santa Margarita water for the City of San Luis Obispo was.:received. and filed. 26. Report of Registration dated January, 1962 from the Secretary of State was ordered received and filed. 27. The Sixth Annual Report by the Curator of the San Luis Obispo County Historical Museum was ordered received and filed, and the City Clerk was requested to write the Curator thanking her for the report. 28. Claim of Warren Bass and Geneive A. Bass, 159 Tassajara Drive; for damage to house and personal property caused by sewer back upcon February 7, 8, & 9 was referred to the Insurance carrier. 29 Newsletter from League of California Cities dated February 21, 1962 was conbidered by City Council. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 903 "A resolution urging the imposition of a one percent tax on telephone company.receipts." Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 904 "A resolution protesting the county proposal to take City liquor license revenue." Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None City Clerk was requested to send a copy of the resolutions to the Governor, State Senator and Assemblymen, and the League of California Cities. 30. Mayor Davidson announced that the next quarteriy meeting of the League of Cities will be held in San Luis Obispo in mid -May of 1962, with this City as hosts. Administrative Officer Miller and City Clerk Fitzpatrick were appointed as committee to make arrangements for the meeting. 31. The annual report of the San Luis Obispo Police Department for 1961 was ordered received and filed. 32. Application of Mr. Negranti for one additional card table at 978 Morro Street was granted on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller. 33. The City Clerk reported to the City Council that on the title report requested by.the City for property owners:of.South Street, east of Broad Street, that the Title Insurance and Trust Company stated the search might cost up to $300.00 due to complications involved in the Pacific Coast Railroad property crossing this property and wished to know if Council wished to proceed with the search. City Clerk was instructed to proceed with the title search. 34. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Miller, the City Attorney was instructed : to %. -write to the Count1r;. Board of Supervisors regard- ing their application for use of Santa Margarita from the City of Paso Robles to zone 2. Motion carried. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, adjourned to 12:00 noon March 8, seconded by.Councilman Miller, the meeting 1962 at the Madonna Inn. �J 1 1