HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/09/196239. Communication from the City Planning Commission recommending that the.City
Council approve a lot depth exception for Small Subdivision of Morgan Flagg
lying north of Southwood Drive at the intersection of Woodside Drive.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the lot
depth exception was approved subject to the following conditions.
L. All lot corners are to be staked by a licensed engineer or surveyor.
2. A record of survey map is to be filed in the County Recorder's Office.
.3. The lots are to..be . re- graded so as to provide the slopes on the
parcel of land with the lower elevation.
40. Notice from the local office of Western Union regarding changing their
Sunday.hours.was ordered held over pending receipt of the letter from.
that company.
41. Communication from the Organization of American States requesting a
proclomation declaring April 14 as Pan-American Day received and filed.
The Mayor will issue the proclomation.
42. Agenda of the Central Coastal Regional Water - Pollution Control Board for
meeting of April 6, 1962 was ordered received and filed.
43. Report from the Board of Supervisors on receipt of letter of commendation
from the City of San Luis Obispo regarding the Boards efforts regarding
water use, Zone II was ordered received and filed.
44. Communication from the Department of Water Resources notifying the City
Council of names of Administrative Committee of Cayucos Area Water Orginiza-
tions was.ordered received and filed.
45. The City Administrative Officer was instructed to send a copy of the.City '
protest to the U. S. Army, Corps of Engineers, regarding expansion of
recreation at Santa Margarita Lake,.to the U. Si Senators from California
and to_tis Congressmen.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Miller, the meeting adjoruned
at 12:30 P.M.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
April.9, 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
City Staff Present: R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; David F. Romero, City
Engineer; J. W. Abraham, Planning.Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick,
City Clerk
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1. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer announced the appointment of Mrs.
Helen Hileman, Sr. Librarian, .effective May 1, 1962 at $380 per month::
2. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey the claim of
Mrs. James R. Sheehan for damages to her property at 168 Cuesta Drive, San
Luis Obispo was referred to the Cities Insurance carrier. Motion carried.
3. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller the certificate
of Credit from Central Savings and Loan Association on behalf of Gerald F.
Rhodes, to guarantee completion on the parking lot at the Grange Hall, 2880
Broad Street was approved.
4. Mayor Davidson reported to the City Council on results of the joint meeting
between representives of the City, Cal Poly and Division of Highways regarding
Foothill Boulevard garde crossing problem. The Mayor stated that it was
the opinion of the engineers present that it will never be feasible to
build a grade seperation at this intersection as the cost was prohibitive
and it was their opinion that it will be far better to place signal lights
and gates at this intersection for safety's sake and the Mayor stated that
the'City should proceed with complete signal and gate installation.
' R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer presented communication from Paul
Adamson, Consulting Engineer requesting that the City Council withdraw its
contract with him for study for grade seperation construction at Foothill
Boulevard and adjust the fee accordingly. •(R. D. Miller has letter.)
R. D. Miller then presented for the City Council's consideration, 'a proposal
from Paul L. Adamson for an engineering study and development of preliminary
plans for improving the Foothill Boulevard grade crossing and the Foothill
Boulevard - California Boulevard Street intersection.
Mr. Adamson proposed to prepare plans for providing crossing at grade, regard-
ing off streets, channelization of traffic, installation of traffic lights,
installation of signals and gate arm for Rail Road Crossing and.appurtenant
work for ' $2400.
The City Council discussed the new proposals by Paul Adamson, Consulting
Engineer and requested that City Engineer contact Paul Adamson for resub-
mission of the proposal in accordance with Council's discussion.
On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, the Council
accept proposed revision of Paul Adamson concertation with Cal Poly paying
I of the cost of study, the total being $3200.
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer presented proposal of Paul Adamson for
' preliminary engineering study'of the requirements for a railroad grade
separation at the Orcutt Road crossing.
Mr. Adamson proposed to review the physical features of the area and the
anticipated traffic needs to determine the feasibility of construction of
various possible structure types or traffic plans, and develop plans to
the extent necessary to determine the area requirements and to prepare maps
and drawings as "`iequired to exhibit results of the study and to show the
general plan alignment in sufficient detail to provide for reasonably
accurate establishment of the required right -of -way lines, and to indicate
the traffic pattern and access provisions for the.area.•
It was moved by Councilman Miller,'seconded by Councilman Shipsey to accept
-the proposal of Paul Adamson to proceed with a study for possible construction
of grade seperation at Orcutt Road for construction,.at some future date.
Motion carried.
5. At this time the.City,Council discussed the action,taken at the Regional
'Water Pollution Control Board meeting held April 6, 1962.
Mr. Raymond Walsh, Executive Officer of Regional Water Pollution Control
Board appeared before the City Council to explain the requirements and
conditions of the Cease and Desist Order No. 3 -62 filed against the City
of San Luis Obispo, April 6, 1962.
Mr. Walsh brought particularly to the Council's attention, the following
paragraphs of the Cease and Desist Order:
I. The-.City of San Luis Obispo will submit and secure formal approval
of the Regional Board of a schedule or a program adopted and approved
by the Eity Council of the City of San Luis Obispo by which said City
will obtain financing, prepare plans, construct sewage treatment and
disposal facilities, and perform such other functions as are necessary
to comply with the waste discharge requirements dated December 9, 1960,
and said City shall adhere to and comply with said schedule or program
in all respects, provided, however, that said schedule or program
must be submitted to the Regional Board on or before October 1, 1962.
II. The City of San Luis Obispo will submit on or before June 1, 1962
a resolution of the City Council of said City indicating its intention
to comply with this cease and desist order asset forth in this paragraph.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded.by Councilman Miller,,the following
Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO..923 "A resolution of intention to comply with Cease and 1
Desist Order.." ...
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. Mayor Davidson presented a letter and petition from residents of Foothill
Boulevard from Crandall Way east to Cal Poly boundery and along Crandall Way
protesting all day parking on these streets.
On motion of Councilman Miller,: seconded by Councilman Shipsey that the
letter and petition be referred to the Traffic Committee for study and report
of recommendations to the City Council.
The City Council discussed the petition and also discussed possibility.of
closing Crandall Way and Cal Poly in order to alleviate the traffic problems
and speed problems on Crandall Way. Motion carried.
7. Communication from County Superintendent of Schools requesting that the
school system be considered if any franchises, are, granted for cable-T. V.
and that provision for Education T. V. be included. The Superintendent
also asks that they be, allowed to meet with. the City Council when this matter
is considered.. , _ ..
The Council instructed the.City Clerk to notify the.,County Superintendent
of Schools : that -he will be notified when the City Council takes this matter
into consideration. .
8. Request from Paul G.-Henderson for annexation of his property, the Valle
Vista Trailer Park on Elks Lane to the City of San Luis Obispo was discussed
by the City Council:with particular- referance of what effect this annexation
might have on future annexations in the area along Elks Lane and Prado Road.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey., the City .
Attorney was instructed to write to Mr. Henderson explaining the Council's
feelings on this matter. Motion carried. .
9. Mr. Romero, City Engineer reported to the City-Council that the protective
chain-link fence along the outlet of_Laguna Lake would cost $112 for materials
and two men's.labor. -
On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil that the
City Engineer proceed with the installation of the chain link fence. Motion
carried.
Councilman Miller brought up the matter of people who live along the lake
outlet being allowed to place gates on fences for access to drainage ditch for
cleaning purposes and rescue purposes in case any children fall into the
creek while playing along the edge.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil that the
Planning Commission investigate this matter and report recommendation to
the City Council.
City Engineer, David F. Romero was-requested to investigate the possibility
of placing a boom or barrier on Laguna Lake to catch debris from clogging
the structure under Madonna Road.
' 10. Mr. Romero; City Engineer presented to the City Council, five different plans
for the Council's consideration for development of access roads and boat
launching facilities on the City property at Laguna Lake.
In presenting each plan, Mr. Romero explained and presented sketches showing
outlines of the items involved in each proposal and the area involved and
type of facilities which would be provided. He then presented the estimated
cost of each plan, estimated cost I - $2560, II - $2600; III - $32111
IV - $6155, V - $42,000.
Mayor Davidson stated that inasmuch as R. C. Skinnei, Developer of Laguna
Park Homes, was preparing proposals for the Council's consideration to
prepare a launching ramp for public access to the lake from his property
the City should wait to see what he proposes in way of access.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City
not adopt any provisions presented by the City Engineer at this time.
Passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Gerald W. Shipsey,
Clay P. Davidson
NOES: Donald Q. Miller
IABSENT: None
11. Notice from the local office of Western Union that they are changing their
Sunday hours of 9 to 2 and 4 to 7, to 1 A.M. to 2 P.M. was ordered held
over pending receipt of a letter from Western Union Company.
12. Mayor Davidson explained that at the next regular meeting on Apfil 16
it will be impassible for him to arrive before 8:00 P.M. and asked that the
City Council delay the start of the next meeting until 8:00 P.M. instead of
7:30 P.M.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded b y Councilman Shipsey it was moved
that the regular meeting of April 16 be started at BP.M. with as much
publicity as possible.
13. Mayor Davidson presented to the City Council, the possibility of the City
sending out straw ballots to all the water users to get the reaction of
City residents regarding recreation problems at Santa Margarita Lake.
Councilman Miller objected to this proposal as he believed this type of
action by the City Council would jepordize the City's present approach to
the entire Santa Margarita Lake problems.
Mr. Miller suggested that the City Council purchase a full page ad in the
newspaper explaining the City's position on this matter.
Councilman Shipsey stated he did not believe that the results could be
effective from a straw ballot and urged that the Council proceed with the
program as presently undertaken.
Councilman Graves stated that it would be difficult for the public to vote
intelligently on this issue due to conflicting statements on this matter.
The City Council then discussed the matter of the County proceeding with
the opening of Santa Margarita Lake to overnight camping in violation of
County permit with the U. S. Army and Discussed whether the City should
again protest to the Army and State Health Department, objecting to
additional recreation at Santa Margarita.Lake until.an adequate control
program was instituted by the County.
The City Attorney.was instructed to present that letter to the U. S. Army,
and Health Department on these matters.
Mayor Davidson reported that he was preparing a statement on Santa Margarita
Lake giving the history and background up to the present time of the lake
and was hoping that the City Council would consider the statement and if
approved by them he stated that the editor of the Telegram- Tribune.would
put it in the paper as a statement to the people of the City.
14. Mr. Houser, City Attorney presented the following emergency item for the
Council's consideration. Utility Agreement 2038 between the City and
Division of Highways which required Council action to authorize the Mayor
to sign on behalf of the City. Mr. Houser stated that first the City Council
should pass a motion waving 24 hours notice on this item as this was not
included on the Special Called meeting agenda.
On motion of Councilman Shipsey,
that the City Council waive the
men being present, and that this
Motion carried.
seconded by Councilman Graves, it was moved
requirement of 24 hours notice, all Council-
matter be discussed by the City Council.
It was moved by Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller that the
Mayor be authorized to sign Utility Agreement 2038 on behalf of the City.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil the meeting
adjourned at 10:17 P.M.
Approved this�day ofol- , 1962.
. H. FITCPATRICK
City Clerk
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