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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/1962CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 16, 1962 - 7:30 P.M. CITY HALL Invocation was given by the Mayor Clay P. Davidson Roll Call - Present: Miss Margaret M. McNeil; R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson 1 City Staff Present: J. W. Abraham, Planning Director, J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; William Flory, Park and Recreation Superintendent; William Houser, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero; City Engineer; Lee Schlobohm, Fire Chief; William Schofield, Police Chief; E. P. Thompson; Water Superintendent 1. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey the following salary step increase;was approved: LAURA C. GILL, Account Clerk from Step 4 at $360 per month to Step 5 at $380 per month. 2. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey the-following Resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION N0. 922 "A Resolution making transfers to the Whale Rock Fund on a loan basis and providing methods of repayment for such loans; also, making certain other transfers in connection with excess payments on the Whale Rock Project." 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 3. Traffic Committee report for the month of April 4, 1962. 62 -4 -4T. For..4some time, the City Engineer has been making speed zone studies oti Johnson:Avenue and finds that.prevailing speeds are somewhat higher than the posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour. Mr. Romero will be sending out a more detailed analysis to the Council, but on the basis of his studies and after reveiwing them in detail, the Traffic Committee recommends that the speed limit on Johnson Avenue be raised for 25 to 35 miles per hour, extending from Ella Street south to the City limits. Mr. Romero, City Engineer explained the study made on this street and recommended that instead of starting the 35 mph zone at Ella Street that the 35 mph zone be started just south of Lizzie street on Johnson Avenue. After discussion by the City Council, the report was referred back to the Traffic Committee. 62= 4- 5T..The Traffic Committee has done some preliminary study on the traffic counts made by the City Engineer on the feasibility of new traffic signal installations. Although.no final decision has been made on recommendations to the Council, it appears that signals would be justified at the following locations and in the priorities'indicated: 1.) Marsh and Morro 2.) Oros And Higuera 3.) Morro and Higuera ,4.) Broad and Higuera (with pedestrian signal running between Sears, Roebuck and J. C. Pennies, to make this synchronized plan workable) 5.) Johnson and Marsh 6.) Monterey and Oros In addition to the traffic signal installation suggested, Mayor Davidson suggested that the Traffic Committee should consider placing signals at Santa Rosa and Mill Streets, Santa Rosa and Palm, Palm and Chorro Streets, and Higuera and Nipomo Streets. Councilman Miller suggested that the Traffic Committee should also consider signals at Garden and Higuera and Santa Barbara and Broad. The City Engineer was requested to make.the necessary counts for installation as suggested.by Mayor Davidson and Councilman Miller and then be referred to the Traffic Committee to be placed in the priority list as shown in the above Traffic Report. 62 -4 -6T . The Traffic Committee feels that visibility would be improved for ' west -bound traffic on Mill entering or crossing Santa Rosa if the two green zones in front of the.Santa Rosa Market were moved to the north and 40 feet of 'red zone installed from the corner of MfLl, running in a northerly direction. Mr. Stan Nelson appeared before the City Council requesting that the Traffic Committee's recommendation be checked with a truck parked in front of the store to see if it was necessary to place a•40-foot additional red zone-at this corner as he believed a 20 foot red zone would be sufficient. After discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey that the Traffic Committee make the necessary experiments as recommended by Mr. Nelson. 62 -4 -7T The Traffic Committee feels that traffic flows at this intersection would also be improved by the installation of:sixty (60) feet of red zone on the south side of Mill west from Santa Rosa to'accommodate right hand turning movements for east -bound motorists on Mill. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following Resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 927 "A Resolution establishing a no- parking zone on a portion of Mill Street." 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 4 & Traffic Committee 7 62 -4 -8C In regard Crandall Way area, that.the Council:s 1962 at which time report of April 11, 1962. to the petition for elimination of parking in the Foothill the Traffic Committee has some thoughts on this but feels mould schedule a public hearing on the question for May 7, all interested parties could be heard. We are particularly anxious to have those property owners requesting elimi- nation of parking during week days s, realize that this would affect them also. In interviewing at least one resident at our last meeting, it became evident that a group of residents are actually in favor of eliminating parking on the east side of Foothill only, but the petition-offered them no other'choice but complete elimination. The.City Clerk read the petition of residents of this area requesting a- "No . Parking" zone:be placed.and also reported that all persons signed the petition received a notice of the scheduled hearing. Mr. Lewis Hammitt appeared before the Council and discussed the present street width and street paving with the City Council. Mr. George Sleeter appeared bef6re the Council and stated that he did not believe that student parking on Crandall Way should be prohibited if all. streets were paved to full,width.and curbs and gutters installed on both sides of Crandall Way which would allow an adequate traffic lane plus a parking lane on each side of the street. If these improvements could not be made, he then agreed that all day parking should be prohibited on Crandall Way. Mr. J. Jones stated that as the Planning Commission and the Council had not allowed him to develop his lot at Carpenter Way and Foothill for multiple dwellings, he was willing to lease his lot if, someone wished to provide a paved parking lot for students. x. Mr. Sleeter stated that.this whole problem was - caused by the fact that students objected to paying parking fees on campus and decided to park off campus on the adjacent.streets. 'Mrs. Leslie Stevens stated that the major problem on Foothill was that the street was narrow and that parking necessitates motorists to cross the center line which was dangerous for both the motorist and pedestrians. Mr. Hammitt stated that he was in favor of abolishing all parking between BA.M. and 5 P. M., Monday through Friday and if the matter did not clear , up that possibly the street should be closed 8 t 5, seven days aweek for parking. Mrs: Smith stated that due to congested parking on Foothill side streets, it was impossible for deliveries to be made to residents of that area and was particularly difficult for the postman. Ray Beer stated that he objected to double parking of service vehicles in this area which adds to the already present problem and suggested that either the streets be widened or all.parking be prohibited. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller that parking on unimproved streets, that is without curb and gutter on both sides be restricted to no parking from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., Monday through Friday and ' also that request be made to Call Poly that Crandall Way be. closed for vehicle access to the College. Ray Heer objected to the closing of Crandall Way as most of the residents. in the area use the access to Cal Poly. Mr. Hammitt objected to closing Crandall Way to vehicles although he agreed to the elimination of parking. . Mr. Smith asks that a stop sign be placed to stop traffic on Crandall.Way entering Foothill as this would help slow down speeding on Crandall Way. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated that he objected to the use.of arterial signs to slow down traffic. 0611ce Cheif Schofield stated that traffic on Crandall Way -did not warrent stop signs at this intersection and that placing .a stop sign at this inter- section would not help the traffic flow. Mr. Romero, City Engineer stated that he did not believe a stop sign at this -location is warrented andi.that normal.requirement of stop signs are to protect maximum flow of traffic, not the minimum flow. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, that the original motion be amended to eliminate the request to cics a Crandall Way. to Cal Poly. The amendment passed.on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: R. L.. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller ABSENT: None Councilman Graves stated that the original motion which included a request to close the Crandall Way access to Cal Poly was considered because of the fact that the street has always been a problem and that temporary closure was needed to alleviate the congestion. The Traffic Committee was requested to study the intersection of Crandall Way and Foothill Boulevard and see if any type of traffic control was needed at this intersection. Item X Communication from Methodist Church of San Luis Obispo requesting that the City Council grant permission to setting of the power meter in order that the necessary lighting and power equipment, heating system and pipe organ can be tested and immediate occupancy of the sanctuary be allowed in order that gaster services can be held in the new'building. The Methodist Church made the request on the basis that they have met the requirements of the Use Permit as far as required parking is concerned but that the Building Depart- ment and City Engineer maintain that the parking specifications have not been met and the staff has therefore prohibited them from having occupancy of the sanctuary. The Church feels that they have complied with the require- ments of the Use Permit and all the technical improvements as required by the City Code and Policy. Mr. M. L. Davis, chairman of the Building Committee of the Methodist Church appeared before the Council on behalf of the church stating that the church was not trying to get out of furnishing the necessary parking but that they had not understood all the requirements as set by the Building and Engineering Department-and that they wished to use their sanctuary for Easter Sunday. Mr. Romero stated that past Council policy had recognized a cash deposit, a performance bond, or a letter of credit together with an agreement -that the improvements would be placed within a specified period as satisfactory compliance with the',parking requirement.'' He estimated that $3,500.00 would provide sufficient funds to meet the parking requirements for the church. Mr. Houser explained to the Building Committee the conditions for a letter of credit. Mr. Davis urged the City Council to help them with some solution to this problem so that they can use their church by Easter and would the Council allow occupancy while the Church was negotiating a loan or acquiring a bond. Mayor Davidson stated that as far as he was concerned, if the Planning Commission to list all laws controling the requirements of the Use Permit on the permit itself. Mr. Houser asked if the Use Permits should contain a statement that the provision of,-the Use Permit must comply with the Municipal Code and any standards adopted by the City. The City,Council- agreed that this should be done. Mr. Davis said that the church would file 'a performance bond with the City guaranteeing completion of necessary parking within one year. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by•Cduncilman Shipsey that occupancy of the church be granted and that the church file a $3500 performance bond guaranteeing completion of requirements by April 15, 1963. Motion carried. 5. Mr. Houser, City Attorney reported to the City Council that he and several members of the City Staff have been discussing proposed City sewer service charges for inclusion in an ordinance but that because of various problems involved he -suggested that a Council Committee be formed to study and analyze these problems so that the proposed ordinance could be presented to the Council for its consideration.- Mayor Davidson appointed Councilman Shipsey and Councilman Graves as Council Committee on sewer service charges. 6. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil the following Ordinance was introduced for final passage: ORDINANCE.NO. 222 "An ordinance amending the Municipal Code by.adding section 8100.21.1, specifically amending section 3305 (c) of the 1958 edition of the Uniform Building Code relation to "Winders." 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 8. City Council discussed the latest development at-Santa Margarita Lake, particul- arly the letter from Dr. Merrill of State Board of Health and from the Army Corps of Engineers requesting that Santa Margarita Lake not be opened on April 15 as proposed by the County of San Luis Obispo. Mayor Davidson asked the Council if they had opportunity to read his state' ment on Santa Margarita Lake problem, that if they concurred would they adopt the statement as City Policy. The City Council members congratulated the Mayor on a good job done in analyzing the history of this project and on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil the Mayors statement was adopted as a statement of City Policy. 9. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer and William Houser, City Attorney reported to the City Council on their meeting with.:the Garbage Company representives. regarding an-additional pick -up service to be offered to City residents wishing to subscribe to such services. Mr. Houser stated that the Garbage Company offered to have special yard pick up service to include all garbage customers with $1.00 service charge per month, minimum sign up 4 months and trash pick up would be on a once a month basis and picked up with first pick up of the month. After discussion by the Council of proposal, it was moved by Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City Attorney have an agree - ment and proposal prepared by the Garbage Company for the Council's consideration. 10. Consideration by the City Council of establishing a No Parking zone on- -. Santa Rosa between Palm and Monterey Streets. Traffic Committee report of March 26,'1962. Mr. Riahetti appeared before the Council and stated that their petition asked for a red zone from Palm Street to alley-and not in front of Dr. Wu's office as his business,is'iocated there and that he needed thisparking for his patients. Dr. Wu stated that he would appreciate a 30 minute green zone for hispatients, but after discussion by Dr. Wu,' he admitted that his patients could not use this parking at the present time as it was constantly filled with all day 'parkers. On motion of Councilman'Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following Resolution was introduced: ' RESOLUTION NO. 926 "A resolution establishing•a no parking zone on a portion of Santa Rosa Street." 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 11. Communication from.the State Department of Public Health forwarding amended permit to allow the City of San Luis Obisp to use the Whale Rock Project as an additional source of domestic water supply and established conditions under which this permit may be used was ordered received and filed. 12. Mr. Romero, City Engineer presented a map showing streets to be classed as streets of major importance by the Division of Highways. He explained that the streets were generally in accordance with the approved Master Streets and Highway Plan. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following Resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 931 "A resolution selecting major streets in the City of San Luis Obispo." 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 13. Mr. Romero,.City.Engiueer presented for the City Council's approval, the plans and specifications for realignment.arid improvement of.San Luis Drive from California Boulevard to the boundary.of Escuela Alta Tract. Mr. Romero explained that this is the project being completed in cooperation with the City.School District. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by. Councilman Shipsey authorization was granted to advertise for bids for San Luis Drive project to.be opened May 7, 1962. Mr. Romero also presented plans and specifications for Laural Lane and Orcutt Road'siteet widening improvements in accordance with agreement on file with the City. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey the City was authorized to call for bids for the orcutt Road - Laurel Lane Project and for bids to be opened May 7, 1962. 14. Following report and recommendations from the Fire Chief, Schlobohm regarding request of the City of.Santa Maria for day to day mutual aid -for fire protection: 1. Based on recent discussions with you and City Attorney William Houser, the benefits of a mutual aid plan as proposed would be questionable due to the time and distance.factors involved. 2. Obviously, the main benefit sought by the Santa Maira Fire Department is the availability of San Luis Obispo's 85 foot aeral ladder truck and in regard to this,.it is recommended that dispatching of.this specialized equipment be restricted to areas reasonably close.to the City such as Cal Poly, Men's Colony and Camp San Luis Obispo, so that it could be recalled immediately in case of local needs.. The above recommendations have been arrived at with due consideration for the desirability of maintaining firendly relations with neighboring cities, but it should be kept in mind that outside of a situation whereby a majority of either City's pumping units were destroyed or disabled, there is not pressing need for stand -by pumpers other than what is not available from 1 r� 1 neighboring jurisdictions or from the California Mutual Aid Disaster Plan. Mayor Davidson stated that he believed the City should enter into a mutual aid agreement for maintenance of good public relations and he believed that the agreement should stipulate which fire truck would be used for both Cities for mutual aid. Fire Chief Schlobohm stated that the fire cheif of Santa Maira did not want any additional pumper but only wishes the use of San Luis Obispo's 85 foot aerial ladder truck. On motion of Councilman Miller that the City not enter into mutual aid agreement with the City of Santa Maira for day to day mutual aid of fire equipment. Motion lost for lack of a second. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer stated the agreement might result in additional hazard to San Luis Obispo firemen and there had been some question in the past on whether or not they would be fully insured in case of mishap. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves the request of Santa Maria was referred to the City Attorney to look into the matter of insurance coverage of our firemen when responding to mutual aid fire and to see if Santa Maria would be interested in a pumper only. Passed and adopted 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 ABSENT: None 15. Report of the City Clerk on ownership and assessed values of that area lying outside the City along Orcutt Road and Broad Street was ordered held over. ' 16. Report of Mayor Davidson of action of Chamber of Commerce Industrial Development was ordered held over. 17. Discussion with City Council by Administrative Officer and Police Cheif requesting an Ordinance be passed to qualify the City for participation in the. State. Recruit Training Program and receipt of matching funds whether or not the City decided to participate this next'fiscal year. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, 'seconded by Councilman Miller the following Ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE NO. 223 "An ordinance accepting the requirements of Section 13522 of the Penal Code relating to training of Law Enforcement Officers." 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 18. Communication and Resolution from City Planning Commission requesting approval 1 of final map of Tract 213, Laguna Park homes No. 3. Mr. Romero, City Engineer listed the conditions as follows: I. The sbudivider shall extend sewer facilities through the subdivision with adequate capacity to handle an ultimate population of 4500 people north of French Road and west of Laguna Lake: The City will pay for excess capacity above that needed to serve the Johnson and Johe properties after they:_are developed. 2. Subdivider agrees to record deed restrictions on Lots 1 thru 16 which will restrict the right to use the adjoining lake or erect structures therein, pursuant to rules and regulations to be established by the'City. of San Luis Obispo. Said deed restrictions to be approved by the City Attorney. With these conditions, Mr. Romero recommended approval of Final Map of . Tract 213.. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following Resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 925 "A resolution approving the-final map of Tract 1239 Laguna. Park Homes,.Unit No: 3." 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 Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the following Resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 928 "A resolution increasing the 1961 -62 budget." 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 At this time, Ray Skinner, subdivider, appeared before the City Council regarding his proposal to-al-low access to Laguna Lake for recreation through his property. Mr. Skinner stated that if the City did not provide access for residents, he-stated he:would:allow• access to the lake from the Jobe property as the property along Madonna Road and the "lower portions of the lake will be tied up with excavating, grading, etc. He stated that he was willing to allow.access to the lake but that he hated to do it and urged that the City go ahead and open the lake for recreation. He stated that anyone who wished to use the lake would be required to pick up the key from the Tract Office so that some control:of who and how many people were using the lake would be possible. 19. Mr. Romero, City Engineer reported that the Maino Construction Company on Broad Street was applying for a permit to install curbs and gutters along Broad Street across the extension of South Street, due to the fact that several automobiles have run into the fence of the Construction Company yard which would have been avoided had adequate curbs and gutters been installed. Mr. Romero stated that he wanted the Council's guidance on this request as the City was presently having a title search made on ownership of this - parcel of land and the adjacent extension of South Street, and that he was reluctant to issue a curb and gutter permit which would block a street. After discussion by the Council it was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey that a permit for curbs and gutters be issued to Maino Construction Company subject to the signing of a statement by the Company that the City does not relinquish any right to the title of this street and that if this proved to be a street, the Maino Construction Company would remove the Curb and Gutter without cost to the.City when requested. 20. Report by Council Committee on the Taxi Service in the.City of San Luis Obispo was ordered held over. 21. Mayor Davidson-introduced subject of double parking of trucks in the down town business district and stated that.he wished to know the Council's feel- ings regarding allowing the trucks to use curb parking meter speces when available without placing money in the meter which might help in releaving congestion in the central business district. .The Mayor continued that many trucks in order to avoid placing coins in the parking meters have been.double parking even though curb spaces were available. . After discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded . by Councilman Shipsey that the City allow trucks to use parking meter spaces without depositing money, only when loading or unloading, not to exceed 30 minutes and this policy to be subject to review after•a period of 6 months. Motion carried. The Council instructed Police Chief Schofield to notify truckers and teamsters of this police decision. 22. Administrative Officer, R. D. Miller presented for the Council's information a budget request for operation and maintenance of Whale-Rock Project for the next fiscal year which was being transmitted to the members of the Whale Rock Commission. After discussion by the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the budget be referred to the Whale Rock Commission as the City's budget. Motion carried. 23. The following resolutions from the County Board of Supervisors were ordered received and filed: RESOLUTION NO. 147 -62 "Statewide Direct Primary Election June 5, 1962 Resolution ordering City of San Luis Obispo Special Bond election consolidated therewith." RESOLUTION NO. 148 -62 "Statewide Direct Primary Election June 5, 1962 Resolution ordering City of San Luis bispo Special Bond election consolidated therewith." RESOLUTION NO. 149 -62 "Statewide Direct Primary Election June 5, 1962 Resolution ordering City of San Luis Obispo Special Bond election consolidation therewith." 24. The following Board Orders from the County Board of Supervisors were ordered received and filed: 1. Action to receive and file. Copy of letter from the City of San Luis Obispo to the L. S. District Engineer regarding Santa Margarita Lake. 2. Action by the Board for District Attorney and Director of Public Works to make study and report as to obligations the County will assume if they become purveyor at Santa Margarita Lake. 25. Communication from the Department of Finance notifying the City that the population figure as of March 1, 1962 is 22;350 was ordered received and filed.. 1 26. Copy of communication from the County Department of Public:.Works'addressed to State Department of Finance asking for pipeline easement-across-Whale Rock Project pipeline right of way on behalf of'County Waterworks District No. 8 was ordered held over for review by Mr. Thompson, Water Superintendent. 27. Announcement from the League of California Cities of the Mayor and Council- man's Institute to be held at Sacramento May 20 to 22, 1962 was ordered received and filed.