HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/21/1963R""JULA:t i FL.a" TIN:: OF THE CITY COUNCIL
January 21, 1963 - 7:30 P. 14.
City Hall
invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson.
Roll Call
' Present: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., :-Liss -Sargaret AcNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Gerald NJ. Shipsey
City Staff
Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; M. Houser, City Attorney;
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; W. Flory, Director
of Pari-s and Recreation; Lee Schlobohm r re Chief; William
Schofield, Police Chief.
?•1i.nutes of December 3 and 10, 1962 were approved as read.
Minutes of December 17, 196:, was corrected as follows:
Page 7, Item No. 19 The word "church ", mentioned several times in this _
paragraph- should react, "Zion Lutheran Church ", and the last line in this
paragraph stating, "at the City's expense ", should read, "at the Church's
expense ".
Minutes of January 7, 1963, was corrected as follows:
Paragraph 5, Page 4, third line Should read "Highland Drive, the
City to replace and replant trees and major shrubs in like size and kind ",
' instead of "Highland Drive, the City to replace trees and major shrubs
in like size and kind ".
Page 4, Paragraph 5, Last Line Should read, "retainin; wall where
necessary ac the property owners' expense ", instead of "retaining wall
where necessary."
Pa.rre 9, raragraph of-Statement by Mayor Davidson, last line Should read,
"re- zoning, but only if it was done through the mechanics of the Planned
Development" -, instead of "re- zonint, but only if it was done through the
recommendation of the Planning Commission".
On Notion of Councilman P- Liller, seconded by Councilwoman McNleil, the minutes of
December 3 and 10, 1962 were approved as read.and.the.minutes of December 17, 1962
and January 7, 1963, were approved as corrected. Notion carried.
On a motion of Councilman i'4iller, seconded by Councilwoman IcNei1, claims against the
City for the month of January, 1963, were approved and orderer paid, subject to
the approval of the Administrative Officer.
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R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommended that the low bid in each
catagory be accepted an that in t e case of the diesel fuel, both J. B.
Dewar, Inc. and Texaco, Inc., had bid identical costs. He reconaended
that the representatives flip a coin, with the winner getting the bid.
This suggestion was agreeable.
The Mayor flipped a coin and the bid was awarded to Texaco, Inc.
' On a motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by'Councilman Graves, the
lots bid in each cataZory was accepted.
2. On a :notion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the
followinj resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1058, a resolution in-
creasing the 1962 -63 budget. (Account No. 950 - Sewer bond Construction
Fund, $100,000.00)
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret ;McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2a. On a :notion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the
following; resolution was introduce ; Resolution Jo. 1064, a resolution
increasing the 1962 -63 budget by adding Account o. 211.22, Blaser In-
spection Fees - $23100.00.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call Vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil.,
Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey
NOES: None
ABS77VT: None
3. On a motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the
followin- ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 251,
an ordinance amending the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code to provide that
City property taxes become delinquent on December 10 and April 10 of
each fiscal year, commending with the 1963 -64 fiscal year.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Hiss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. !Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey
NOES: None
ABSENT! None
4. On a motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the
.following ordinance was introduced. Ordinance-No. 252, an ordinance
amending Section h281 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code.
Introduced and passed to print on the followinS roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5. At this time the City Council considered an ordinance amending the !Municipal
Code relating to the abatement of weeds.
W. M. Houser, City Attorney, briefed for Council's consideration the
provisions of the propo d ordinance.
After the discussion, it was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by
Councilman Shipsey, that the following ordinance be i 'introduced. Or-
dinance No. 227, an ordinance a:«ending protions of Article J, Chap er
2. Part 2 of the San Luis Obispo ?•Iunicipal Code relatin tc abatement
of weeds.
introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., IMiss iMarb-aret iMcNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Gerald ". Shipsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Prone
6. At this time the City Council considered the request of R. C. Skinner
Company for acceptance of subdivision improvements in Laguna Park Homes,
Tract No. 262.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that there was additional work to
be accomplished and recommended that this matter be held over to the
next meeting. Council concurred.
7a. 8:00 P. M. - Public Hearing on the report of the Street Superintendent for
installation of sidetralk and /or curb and gutter under the
_provisions
of the 1911 Act on the following parcels:
Leo R. and Nora B. Saunders 205 Craig Way
Ranch Style Homes /George Croker 1110 Garden St.
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in,. E. Robbel - 457 Broad St.
Donald I. & Grace A. F ikQ K2 Mill St .
:Michael ?•fills 878 Lincoln St.
Ralph and Charmaine O'Hagen 873 Chorro St.
Union Oil Company Union Oil Building
Mayor Davidson declared the Public .fbarin,; ooen.
Noone appeared before the City Council in regard to this matter.
(Mayor Davidson declarer, the Public Hearing closed.
J. H. Fitzpatrick faty Clerk reported that the followinE property
owners requested the three 13 vear options as offered by the City
Council:
Leo R. cC Nora' B. Saunders
Ina . Robbel
Donald i•I. °: Grace A. Fike
On a :notion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the
following resolution was in ro uced. Resolution 7o. a resolution
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confirming costs of improvements constructed by ;,he it:; under the 1911
Act and providing for the collection thereof.
gassed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AY_;S: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., I•Iiss Vlargaret I1I6•feil,
Donald Q. i'•?iller, Gerald W. Shipsey
140ES : !,lone
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ABSENT: None
7b. 8:30 P.M. - At this P.ime the City- Council continued the Public Hearing
on the requested abandonment of a portion of Palm Street, rpm ie "—
Council meeting of October 15, 1962,
At the Council's request, the City Clerk read The Council's action of
October 15, 1962, as follows:
"On a .-ioticn of Councilman I•filler, seconded by Councilman Shipsey,
it was the intenu of.the City Council to abandon this portion of Palm
Frank Funk, property owner, objected to the proposed abandonment of the
Palm as he believed Palm Street would be needed for a future street
as the City grew and traffic needs were greater. he stated that it wres
obvious to him that Palm Street would be needed in the future as a one-
way couplet with Monterey Street and if' the street is abandoned at Grand
Avenue, this would prohibit this future development. As a property
owner, he objected strenuously to the Council's action in this street
abandonment as they are giving away `20,000.00 of the public's money in
this property.
L. E. Somogyi asked how many traffic accidents had occurred at this inter-
section in the past?
Police Chief Schofield reported that there had been no motor vehicle
accidents at Palm Street and Grand Avenue for three (3) years and only
one at Palm and Monterey Streets in the same length of time.
Elell Whelchel, member of the Plannin, Commission, stated that he was
one member of the Planning Commission who disagreed with the majority
and urged that the City keep this portion of Palm Street as it has use in
the future development of the City, particularly as a one -way street
' couplet with Monterey Street.
He also asked if any studies have been made in comparing the cost between
widening •Ionterey Street and placing an overpass at Palm Street.
Mayor Davidson stated that he had asked she City Engineer and City Assessor
to make these estimates and asked that they be presented at this times
J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, explained that he had prepared an estimate
Of the property from California Street to Johnson Avenue on both sides of
Palm Street that would have to be acquired if an over - crossing were
built over the tracks on Palm Street. Due to the topography and design
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Street, subject to conditions 1, 2 and 3 of the City Attorney's
opinion." Motion carried.
Conditions as listed by the City Attorney are as follows:
1. That there be an exchan e of land considered so that this City
may aceuire that portion of private property necessary for Lhe
w,ideninc of Monterey Street in the location of the Ranchotel.
2. That the City reserve the ri_;ht to deter.- ne the inress and
egress to the Ranchotel property with regard to both Grand
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Avenue and Acnterey Street.
3. That all utilities lyin within the abandoned area, as well as
the curb, Eutter and sidewalk, be moved to the satisfaction of
the utility company or the City at the expense of the developer
of the property.
;Mayor Davidson asked the City ingineer to review: for the Council and the
public present, the background of their request for abandonment of a
portion of Palm Street in front of the Ranchotel property.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reviewed the presentations and findings :Wade
by :-Ir. Badg ey, the ity otaff, and the City Planning Commission.
Lloyd E. Somogyi, Attorney, asked how many square feet would be abandoned
in this proposa .
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, answered that roughly 10,000 square feet
would be abandoned.
C. A. ?•Zaino stated that he believed that it would be a mistake for the
City Council to abandon a portion of this street at this time as he was
sure that in the future it would be necessary to use Palm Street, even
at the expense of a railroad overerossing, and if the Ccuncil has given
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away PaL-n Street, this would prohibit any possible use as an access street
to the downtown area.
Frank Funk, property owner, objected to the proposed abandonment of the
Palm as he believed Palm Street would be needed for a future street
as the City grew and traffic needs were greater. he stated that it wres
obvious to him that Palm Street would be needed in the future as a one-
way couplet with Monterey Street and if' the street is abandoned at Grand
Avenue, this would prohibit this future development. As a property
owner, he objected strenuously to the Council's action in this street
abandonment as they are giving away `20,000.00 of the public's money in
this property.
L. E. Somogyi asked how many traffic accidents had occurred at this inter-
section in the past?
Police Chief Schofield reported that there had been no motor vehicle
accidents at Palm Street and Grand Avenue for three (3) years and only
one at Palm and Monterey Streets in the same length of time.
Elell Whelchel, member of the Plannin, Commission, stated that he was
one member of the Planning Commission who disagreed with the majority
and urged that the City keep this portion of Palm Street as it has use in
the future development of the City, particularly as a one -way street
' couplet with Monterey Street.
He also asked if any studies have been made in comparing the cost between
widening •Ionterey Street and placing an overpass at Palm Street.
Mayor Davidson stated that he had asked she City Engineer and City Assessor
to make these estimates and asked that they be presented at this times
J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, explained that he had prepared an estimate
Of the property from California Street to Johnson Avenue on both sides of
Palm Street that would have to be acquired if an over - crossing were
built over the tracks on Palm Street. Due to the topography and design
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criteria as explained by the City Engineer, he estimated the cost for
land and buildings to be $460,000.00. This cost includes the full one -
half lets on both sides of °alm Street which would be required. Some money
might be returned to the City if the rear portions of these lots could
be sold as surplus to the adjoining property owners.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained that a four lane structure over the
tracks could be constructed using the entire street frontage between
California Blvd. and Johnson Avenue; however, this could only be achieved
by the use of undesireable sight distances and grades. If the structure
were placed on the present street alignment, all driveway access between '
California Blvd. and Johnson Avenue would be cut off. Therefore, the City
would have to acquire all of the properties "between these two streets.
He explained hat the alignment could be shifted to one side so as to
remove houses on only one side of the street, but this would give an un-
desireable alignment.
Mr. Romero estimated that it would cost apprcxi.iately "350,000.00 for the
structure and approximately 1"0'50,000.00 in relocation of utilities. This
figure does not include engineering.
J. ?. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, then presented the figures on the esti-
mated cost of widening Monterey Street frcm Santa Rosa Street to Garfield.
He estimated tha it would cost approximately $375,000.00 for land and a por-
tion of buildings, but this figure did not include any severance value
which -,• jould bring this figure up substantially.
Frank Funk stated that he believed that the figures presented for Monterey
Street werevery low as no consideration was liven to severance value, the
effect the widening would have on leases, etc. He further believed that
net only ::rill the City need to widen Monterey Street, but that ether streets
;,rill be needed in order to !ncve traffic from outside the City to the
downtown area.
E. Herman objected to the widening of Monterey Strect as he believed that '
it is wide enought now and further, that it was not too long ago that the
property owners had to give up five (5) feet on'either side of Monterey
without any compensation from the City.
:rank Funk suggested that the City levy a tax rate increase of 5¢ to 10¢
which would be used io purchase property for street widening purposes and
in this way the streets could be widened without hardship to the property
owners who would be paid for the land taken.
Mr. Crossman, Attorney for the petitioners to abandon Falm. Street, stat-
ed that the property o„mer planned on building a million dollar :hotel on
this property which would add to the City's tax base and further, that
the property, 1•1illiam Hall, would do anything the Council required in
order to have this street abandoned.
L. E. Somogyi, Attorney, asked if the street was abandoned, to whom
would the abandoned portion go?
W. A. Houser, City Attorney, stated that all the City Council is do-no
Is abandonin_ the City's interest in the property which is normally just
an easement for street use and is not granted to any one person.
Mr. Somogyi then presented a petition signed by ninety nine (99) resi-
dents and property owners whose property is located in the ;eneral area
of PaLn Street being considered for abandonment. The petition read as
follows:
'We believe that abandonment of the portion of Palm Street would
be adverse to the best interests of the City; that the proposed
abandonment and exchange of properties proposed as part of the
transaction would not return to the City a fair consideration for
the amount of property being surrendered by the City; that future
needs of the City may best be served Cy retaining the portion
proposed to be abandoned in the City's ormership.
While we recognize that the City- Council can legally make the deter -
mination to abaw: don, we believe that this is a :natter of sufficient
City -wide interest that it should be submitted to the voters of
the City for their opinion at an election held in connection with the
next regular City or County election."
L. E. Somogyi, Attorney, continued that he had a title search :wade of the
subject property and that even if theCity abandons the street, i'Ir. Hall
vi ll not acquire it, as there are other owners involved who would own an
interest in the property upon abandonment.
''r. Somogyi, further stated that I'ir. hall had also had a title search made
and found that the original owners only deeded to the curb line to the
Ranchotel property and since 14r. Hall had the search :Wade, he has been
attempting to acquire all the interests involved and that he, I -Ir. Somogyi,
represents enough of the property owners involved to stop the acquisi-
tion of all interest in the property by Ar.Hall.
1r. Somogyi :anted the Council to understand that if the City abandons the
property, Mr. Hall would not acquire the property as not all the interest
would revert to him.
W. 'M. Houser, City Attorney, explained the conditions under which the City
Council would abandon the City's interest in this or any other street in
the community.
I'-Ir. Somogyi asked if a Councilman who took an active interest in helping
idilliam mall acquire property from the former owners on Palm Street could
still take part in any action by the City Council?
Mr. Houser stated that he could not answer the question regarding; con-
flict of interest by a Councilman as he does not Imow the full particulars
or the amount of involvement of the Councilman.
tlr. Somogyi stated that this property being considered for abandonment
was extremely valuable and there are people who are willing to pay good
money for this seperate parcel of land.
V. M. Rouser, City Attorney, stated that the City Council could not decide
if i•Tr. Somogyi was right or wrong insofar as the ownership of the street is
concerned.
Also, the City Council does not have the right to stop IZr. Somogyi from
any court action he may wish to take regarding the ownership of this par-
cel.
The only t':irg the Council could decide in this :natter eras whether the
street was needed for public use.
Councilman Miller stated that the Council's action was only to decide the
need of the street.
Ii. ... Houser, City Attorney, stated Lhat the City Council could Ebandon
this street with an agrrement that the curb, gutter and sidewalk be re-
located, that property be deeded for widening, that a building or buildings
be removed, ant further reouire that a performance bond guarantee that
this work be done including the relocation of all utilities within the
time limit set by the Council.
Councilman Craves stated Lhat he did not feel that the conditions set at
the October 1 , 1002 Council meeting have been met and further that he
believed for safety's sake that this street should be abandoned. The
cost of the over- corssing on Palm Street does not appear feasible, but
he felt that additional studies should be made to see if this street
is or is not needed for traffic circulation in the City.
Councilman Miller stated that whether his motion passes or not, he believed
L. E. Somogyi,
Attorney, asked why was the
City Council spending all this
time and money
regarding the abandonment of
a portion of Palm Street, when
the person who
was to acquire this part of
the street wo_;d not :meet the
conditions set
by the Council.
On a motion of
Councilman iIiller, seconded
by Councilwoman McNeil, that the
City retain Palm Street for public use.
Councilman Craves stated Lhat he did not feel that the conditions set at
the October 1 , 1002 Council meeting have been met and further that he
believed for safety's sake that this street should be abandoned. The
cost of the over- corssing on Palm Street does not appear feasible, but
he felt that additional studies should be made to see if this street
is or is not needed for traffic circulation in the City.
Councilman Miller stated that whether his motion passes or not, he believed
that a Council committee should meet i•rith the property owners and see :chat
could be ,Torked out as far as Palm Street's future is concerned, whether
to abandon or to consider it as a possible one -way street.
Mr. BadEley, Architect for Mr. hall, stated that as a professional planner,
he had made studies which proved that the intersection of Grand Avenue and
Palm Street :aas extremely hazardous and that on this basis, he requested
that this street be abandoned by the City so that a more definite inter-
section _could be created and also so that his client could construct his
hotel.
I,r. Bad�-ley continued that all that wes being asked for at this time is
that the City Engineer be instructed tc make the necessary studies so
that his client, i•Tr. Hall, could sign the necessary agreement with the
City in order to proceed with his development.
Mr. Badgley stated further that if this abandonment were approved by
the Council, the street traffic pattern would be clarified and'would con-
tribute toward greater safety by the simplification of a poorly defined
major intersection. Also, the taxable City property would be increased and
.enhanced by the addition of a property improvement to serve a recognized
need for commercial hotel facilities and further, the abandoned property
would be used for a landscaped hotel approach and additional off - street
oarkin�: for the hotel.
Mr. Hall presented a petition supporting his request for abandonment of
Palm Street in front of the nanchotel property as a future site for hotel
construction. fhe petition read as follows:
"To Whom it may concern"
I believe that the proposed San Luis Inn is the type of facility that
will be a benefit and an asset to this community.
I am in favor of the orderly growth and development of San Luis
Obispo and feel that the development of our first ;modern tourist,
convention and banquet facility, stratesically located in the heart
of the City, with adequate parking facilities, would help improve
our local economy.
I believe this public facility, as an asset on our local tax rolls,
would be of great helo in reducing our 'tax burden and would :attract
to our community many conventions and visitors -,ho would be ;;i6en
a favorable impression of our area.
From all indications the San Luis'Inn would add to theteauty of San
Luis Obispo and would provide :much- needed additional daytime facilities
for special meetings of civic and community groups.
I trust my endorsement as a member of this co,maunity will assist the
San Luis Inn project to receive all Lhe necessary permits, variances
and licenses which shall be required to :make this venture successful."
W. M. Houser, City Attorney, stated that the problem that must be settled
is in the report b, the City Engineer, establishing conditions under which
the street can be abandoned.
Councilman Shipsey stated that he wished to disqualify himself from voting
on this matter as he had written a letter to Fors. hideout at the request V
of Mr. Hall.
Councilman Shipsey left the :meeting.
On a motion of CounciLman Hiller, seconded by Councilwoman 14cNcil, that
the City Council retain Palm Street fcr public use. Iavor Davidson called
for a roll call -rote:
AYES: Donald Miller, .Miss F'Far•garet =1cNeil
NOES: Clay P. Davison, a. L. Graves, Jr.
AESEINT: Gerald '•�. Shipsey
Motion lost on a tie vote.
Councilman Shipsey returned to chi meeting and took his seat.
W. M. Houser, City Attorney, stated that the City Council should now
decide if the Gity Engineer should proceed with studies of this abandon-
ment or appoint a Council committee to study this problem with interested
citizens and ,make a recommendation to the City Council.
' On a :notion of Councilman Ilillcr, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the
i•layor appoint a Council coFi.ttee to study the a anaorimen prop em and
that the proponents and opponents each appointing two .members to a com 2ittee
to meet and attempt to resolve this :natter and further that the City_
Engineer be instructed to start his studies on this natter. Motion carried.
Mayor Davidson declared the Public Hearing closed with the decision
under advisement.
Mavor Davidson called a rece;:s at 10:15 P. M.
The meeting reconvened at 10:30 P. H. with all the Council members present.
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8.
Con-aunication from A. K. Flory, 161 Highland Drive, notifying the City
that he would be willinE to deed a parce of is and adjacent to Quintana
School if the sidewalk were extended by the School District.
Mayor Davidson explained the problem to the City Council and action taken
on this matter. Ordered received and filed..
9. For Council's consideration, Resolution 13 -63 of the City Planning
Commission, recommending sidewalk stan ar s.
The Planning Co- .Lmission recomaended that integral'sidehalk within resi-
dential areas would be a minimum of sit (6) feet i•:idth with the exception
of those standards provided for under the subdivision ordinance pertain -
inz to hillside development.
Further, the Planning Commission recoamended that the City Council allow
the installation of both integral and detached sidewalks within a city
block only upon the City Engineer's decision that the change within the
block is necessary to preserve one or more trees. Further, only those
trees that are at least four (L) inches in diaseter a distance of two (2)
feet above ground level.
Councilman i•Iiller suggested that the Council should consider reouestin-
.six foot integral sidewalks as the minimiva throughout the City.
Councilman 'raves asked the City Engineer if the Planning �cirnission had
considered a five 15) foot sidewalk as a compromise between four (L) and
six (6) feet integral sidewalks.
D. F. Romero, City EnCireer, explained to the City Council some of the
considerations given by the Planning Coau%ission prior to recommending
the standards in the resolution just presented..
Councilman Shipsey agreed chat a sic (6) foot sidewalk should be the
minimum in the City as four (1;) foot sidewalks are too narrow with all the
other items in the right of way, such as hydrants, suns, bus benches, ttc.,
but that he disagreed with the conditions placed by the Planning Commission
as the only reason for changincr the sidewalk as he believed the City
Engineer should be liven more leeway in changin- the sidewalk design.
On a motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman "IcNeil,
that the City Council adcnt the recommendation of the Planning commission
on sidewalk standards. lotion carried.
10. At this time the City Council considered the proposal of Smith LL Williams,
Architects, for the preparation of a prk:liminary master plan for the
Mission Plaza area.
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The consultant stated that as soon as the contract is signed and as soon
as they receive the base material to be surolied by the City, they could
perform the :,:ork within ninety (90) days.
D. F. Romero, Ci-uy :ngineer, reported that the aerial photoraph requir-
ed by the Artitects3 inc udinSthe five (5) foot contours and addition-
al field wort; reou.ired, would takc: about forty five (ter) days at a cost
of approximately x13000.00.
On a motion of Councilman Graves, seconded ':iy Coi.incilwoman Acheil the
City En,ineer was authorized c order the ;rcrk cone an drocee wi -th the
photo:raphc survey. _'Motion carried.
W. Iii. Houser, City Attorney, briefed for the City Council the provisions
01 t e proposa roam �ml c :lillia.ns with particular reference to the
work required to be done by the City of San Luis Obispo.
Ilaycr Davidson suggested that if the Council wished to 0roceed, that the
City Sta,7 mem er forward their orotion of the work to °mith & Williams
so that they may start on theoroject i mediately.
On a motion cf Cou.nciLnari lliller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the
Mayor was authorized to sign e proposal a�reemen on 5e_na of the Cit,.
subject to approval of the City Attorney.
R. D. Irliller, Administrative Officer, to coordinate, as requested: by
the Architects.
Cn a Notion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the follow -
in- resolution was introduced. resolution No. 1005, a reso a ion in-
crcasind the 1952 -63 bud et. (A ----- o. -�, riission Plaza heir, added
in the amount of $5,000.00)
Passed and adopted on the f- 11owing roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, r. L. Graves, Jr., i4iss ?Margaret McNeil, 1
Donald Q. Miller, Gerald ': Shlpsey
NOES: None
AESEIIT: A ?one
Traffic Com*ri ttee Report of January lo, 1963.
63 -1 -11C The Traffic Committee has looked aG Dr. Watson's request
for a two hour parkin, restriction on manta l�osa between Pacific and Pismo
Streets and feels that such a zone is needed. The residents on :.hc r:est
side of Santa =tosa do not face Santa =•osa, but we feel that nevertheless,
a public hearin should be held on th a zone before it is install d and
the property timers on the street a:. .wised by the City Clerk. :1e do not
feel that a parkin.- prohibition from 3:00 tc r:GO A. A. is needed at this
tirn
On a motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Traffic
Committee's redo :xriendation was accepted and J. ;,. rltzpatric-, City Cleric,
was instructed to notify the property owners that a public hearing will be
held on "ebruary !:, 1553, on this :natter.
63 -1 -12T We have had a si :rilar request from Dr. �undert for a two -
hour parkin, restriction on the north side of Pacific Street in front of '
his office, and we feel that such a zone is also desirable and recortimends
that it be installed.
On a motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the
following resolution was introduced. itesclution 1x0. Obo, a resolution
establishing a two hour parkin,; restriction on racific 'Di;reet.
Passed and adopted on the follcwin roll call =Dote:
AY-P3: Clay P. Daviddon, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Aar aret Mclleil,
Donald Q. Hiller, Gerald W. Shipseyy
'CES: None
ABSENT: None
63 -1 -15T An obstruction to visibility has been called to our atten-
tion at the southeast corner of Broad andPeach, and if the Council has no
objection, the Engineer will take steps to have it cut down to three feet.
No objection by the City Co,.mcil.
63 -1 -16T At the suggestion of the City -r,ngineer, we have looked at
the corner cf High and Higuera and feel that a 60 foot white passen -er
loading zone which would be used primarily as a bus stop would be desire -
able on the easterly side of Higuera running southerly from High Street.
On a .motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the follow-
in- resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1068, a resolution establish-
ing a passenger loading zone on Hi;uera Street adjacent to High Street.
Passed and adopted on the followin.c roll call vote:
AYES: CLay P.. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., :'Liss i•largaret = `1cNeil,
Donald Q. Ailler, Gerald W. Shipsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
63 -1 -17T At the suggestion of the Police Chief that we change: the
existing 15 iIPH school markings to conform with the State law which alloys
nothing below 25 MPH, we concur and recommend that the zones be changed.
On a motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, re-
com:rnendation was referred to the City Attorney, [:. i'•l. "cuser., to investi-
gate speed regulations. I'lotion carried. Councilman hiller voted no.
63 -1 -18T At the request of the Catholic grammar schools, we have
studied the parking and traffic patterns and recommended the following:
a. That 120 feet of'i•;hii:> passenger loading zone be placed on the
west side of Broad Street running in a northerly direction from
:•Lill.
b. That 60 feet of white passenger loading zone be placed on the south
side of Mill runnin& in a westerly direction from the intersection
of !road.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. Cormmunication from J. W. Abraham, Driector of PlanninS and Building, re-
garding the re- advertising for the repair and exterior plastering-of the
c. That 60 feet of w'ri�,e passenger loading zone be installed on
the west side of Broad runninc in a southerly direction from.i4ill.
d. That the existing 8v feet of red zone on the west side of Broad,
.approximately half -way between grill and Halm, be eli.Linated.
e. That 60 feet of white passenger loadinS zone be installed direct-
ly in front of the parochial school on Daly Avenue.
On a motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman i•Liller, the follow-
ing resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1069, a resolution estab-
lishing passenger loading zones on Broad Street, 11ill Street and Daly
Avenue, and eliminating no parking zone on Broad Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Hiss "argaret "cNeil,
Donald Q. hiller, Gerald 'd. Shipsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. Cormmunication from J. W. Abraham, Driector of PlanninS and Building, re-
garding the re- advertising for the repair and exterior plastering-of the
south wall of thy: City Recreation Building.
On a ;notion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey,
recorrLaendation was approved and the project was ordered re- advertised.
13. Communication from the Shell Oil Ccmoany asi;ing that the City Council
consider this as a recuest to be notified if the City owned property at
the southeast corner of U. S. Hibhway No. 101 and Prado Road (seiner
farm) is made available for conmericial development. Ordered held over
for report from the City Engineer and the City Attorney.
11:. For Council's consideration, budget proposal by the City Engineer to the
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Division of Highways for expenditure of -as tax funds for engineering
purposes.
On a -notion of Councilman Hiller, seconded by Councilwoman liclieil. the
following resolution -uas introduced. Resolution rao. iu 2 , a reso ution
of the City Council of the amity of San Luis Obispo adopting and submitt-
ing a budget for expenditure of State allocated (Engineering) funds.
Passed and adopted on the iollowinz roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., :Miss argaret 'icNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, emerald I. Shipsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
15. Communication from the Division of Highways notifyinc the City Council
of the intention of the IT_vision of "rT r� a1s to relinquish to the City
of San Luis Obispo land in accordance with the freeway agreement dated
April 7, 1961 and December 5, 1950.
Parcel No. 1, a portion of Prado Road and freeway. '
Parcel Igo. 2, a portion of 'Madonna Road west of the intersection.
Parcel No. 3, a portion of Madonna Rcad east of the intersection to Higuera
Street.
Mayor Davidson, stated that the portion cf I-ladcnna road being relinquished
to the City did not include sidewalk and curb and gutter and he believed
that before the City :rere to accept these improve,rents, that the sidewalk
and curb and -utter should be installed.
R. D. IMiller, Ad- ninistrative Officer, reco:iLnended to the Council that the
City not accept the so relingnishinents until after the roads are completed
and an onsite inspection is wade.
D. ?. ERomero.�. City Engineer, was instructed b' the City Council to in-
vestigate the conditions of these relinquishments and prepare a report
for the City Council before acceptance by the City.
15. Report by D. F. Romero, City Engineer, and 'Clilliam Schofield, Chief of
Police, on the completion of the first year o one way street operation in
the City.
Ordered received and filed.
17. Councilman Hiller briefed for the City Council a former attempt to :Hake
Pismo and Buchon Street a one -way couplet and suggested that the City
Council hold a Public Hearings on this ,:latter in order to get public
reaction to this proposal.
Councilman :Miller gave an explanation retarding the persons who were for
and/or aj�ainst they one -way street installation, a-nd the reason they gave
fcr their feelings.
R. D. "-filler, administrative Officer, suggested that this :natter be re-
ferred to the Traffic Committee so that the 'Traffic Co.-nittee can up -date
their statistics prior to consideration by the City Council.
Gn a motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by "a,,-or Davidson, the :natter
of a one - :-:ay street on Pismo and Buchon Streets was held over for dis-
cussion at budget time. Motion carried. •Councilman Miller voteed no.
18a.
The City Council discussed the mater of :Waking a crater line im-
provement in Dana Street and also discussed when it could be budgeted
and placed.
Hr. Jack :'Williams, property owner on Dana Street, stated that he had
suffered a financial loss in not being able to sell or use his prooei•ty
due to the inadequate water system in Dana Street as he cannot construct
an apartment house on his property as there will be no water to supply
the many units. He stated that he was sure that his nei;;hbors would be
happy to contribute money to the water main expansion as would he.
Mayor Davidson stated that the City Council, at this time, has a coitmittee
studying a now ordinance which would help property owners in develop-
ing water for their property and hoped that this report would be avail-
able within thirty (30) days.
I"Ir. `Williams stated he would be very happy td trait until the Council
Committee had completed their studies and woult appreciate a copy of the
proposal whenever it is completed.
18b. Review of sign ordinance, especially
1. Sec. 8700.5b investigation fee
Sec. 3700.9 Exemptions
This item was ordered held over to the regular Council meeting of February
4, 1963.
18c. The City Council discussed the request of the Fla. -ning Commission to
study the area in and around Cal Poly with a vier: to re- zoning for
multiple use.
' After discussion, it was :coved by Councilman ;Miller, seconded by Council-
woman McNeil, that the City Council request the Planning Commission to
study the general area bounded by Chorro, ii'Iurray- and Motley Streets to
Cal Poly to see if re- zoning is warranted and also if other areas should
be down - zoned. 14otion carried. CounciLman Shipsey voted no.
19. Communication from Hewson House, 901 Osos Street, requesting that the
City Council review the sewer charge at this boarding house due to a
drop in the residency and the fact that many rooms are vacant. This
item was referred to the Council' %co;mmittee studying sewer and water rates.
20. An order from the Board of Supervisors regarding a discussion of water
:natters at the Superivsor's meeting of January 7, 1963, was ordered re-
ceived and filed.
20a. An order from the Board of Suoerviscrs directing the County Administrative
Officer to request the State Department of Public Health to take over
inspection of Santa "argarita Lake, was ordered received and filed.
21. An order from the Board of Supervisors forwarding to the City Council
a letter from the Co*naituee on Good Government regarding Salinas Dam
water matter, etc., was ordered received and filed.
22, Comminication from the Deoartment of Public Heealth answerinE i-layor
' Davidson's letter of January 9, 1963, regarding the Supervisor's
action requesting that the State Health Department assume inspection
and responsibility for health conditions at Santa = argarita Lake,
was ordered received and filed.
23. Communication from San Luis Obispo Flood Control and I -later Conserva-
tion District stating that copies of volumes 1 and 2 of the report en-
titled, "Detailed Analysis of Proposed Contract Between the State of
California and County Listrict for Imported plater Supply ", are avail-
able in all City and County libraries and the City Hall, was ordered
received and filed.
24, ilayor Davidson was authorized to forward a certificate of appreciation
to Llizabeth Law, LaJonne 0aebe, and Stanley Cole, for their service to
the City Planning Commission.
25. DiF. Romero, City Enzine_er. made the followincT report on the status of
the sewer lift station at the "adonna Inn:
He explained the recent failures and recurring maintenance costs at the
lift station. He explained further that plans and specifications •aere
presented to Nr. Madonna some months a; o; however, i`Ir. Xadonna has taken
rc action toward constructir.5 the station.
26. Communication from John C. Crowe, of Los Angeles, Califcrnia, asking that
the City Council consider the adoptin_ of a "Read Califc•rnia History month"
so that the newcomers and children of the newcomers of California will
understand the herita: -e of the state.
27. •Iayor Davidson asked the City Council if they :iould be'willing to meet
;Hth the 3cnoo1 Board on February 11, 1963, to discuss mutual problems.
28. Mayor Davidson requested Council's permission to be absent from the State
o ai' — 7173rnia, from January 26, to "anuary 29, 1963.
On a motion of Councilman Craves, seconded by Councilwoman McNe_i:l,
the request was approved.
29. On a :notion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Snir�y, the meet-
ing was adjourned at 12:20 A. D1.
A.:oroved the 18th day of February, 1963.
City Cler
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