HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/29/1963ADJOURNED MEETING
April 29, 1963 7:30 PM
City Hall
.Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson
Roll Call -Present: Clay P. Davidson, - R. L. Graves; Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey
' City Staff Present: J. H., Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. Flory,. Director of Parks and
Recreation; W. M: Houser, Jr., City Attorney; R. D. Miller,
Administrative Officer; W. Schofield, Chief-of Police; D. F.
Romero, City Engineer; E. P. Thompson, Water Superintendent.
The minutes of February 25, 1963 were corrected as follows:
Page 6, Item 10 Should read "Economic Development Committee" instead of
"Industrial Committee . "
The minutes of Marsh 1, 1963 were corrected as follows:
Page 1, Item 1 " Should read "Economic Development Committee" instead of
... .
"Industrial Committee
The minutes of March 4, 1963 were corrected as follows:
Page 2, Item 6 Should read "Economic Development Committee" instead of
"Industrial Committee."
On motion of Councilman Graves; seconded by Councilwoman McNeil,' the minutes of February 27,
1963 and March 6, 1963 were approved as presented and the minutes of February 25, March 1 and
4, 1963 were approved as corrected.
1. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the appointment of Jack Della Bitta as a
Laborer - Equipment Operator, effective May 1, 1963 at $350 per month.
2. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following Resolution
was introduced. Resolution No. 1109, a Resolution increasing the 1962 -63 budget. (Account
No. 950; Sewer Plant Construction,' be increased by $225;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
3. Held over. '
4. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the following Resolution
was introduced. Resolution No. 1118, a Resolution establishing acreage and front footage
charges for connection to the City water system.
' Passed and adopted on the following roll, call vote:
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AYES: Clay P..'Davidson, Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W.
Shipsey
NOES: R. L. Graves, Jr.
ABSENT: None
5. Mr. William F. Farell, Consultant, presented his study of the feasibility of operating
a City bus system for the City of San Luis Obispo..
Mr. Farell read his report in its entirety explaining the steps and factors considered
by him in preparing his report and made the following recommendations:
"After carefully reviewing all information at hand, it is my opinion that there is a small
need for bus transportation in the City of San Luis" Obispo . However, this need is so
small that it rules out feasibility.
If the majority of the people in the City feel that bus service should be inaugurated in
spite of these losses, and that adequate money is available to pay the losses, then desire
will over rule feasibility, but from a practical standpoint of view, it is my opinion that
there is more to be lost than gained.at this time.
"It would please me greatly to recommend bus service, and be able to outline a service
which would at least break even, but unfortunately this is not possible .
"I therefore recommend that the question of establishing a Municipal Bus Line for the
City of San Luis Obispo be tabled until there is a much greater need than is evident at
present."
Mayor Davidson suggested that Mr. Farell's report be referred to the City Bus Committee
for analyzing and report to the City Council. However, Mr. Shipsey stated that the
committee had suggested the feasibility report as the basis for final Council action.
On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the feasibility
report of W. T. Farell be accepted by the City Council. Motion carried.
6. Communication from Grundell & Fredman, attorneys representing Peter J. Zuiderweg,
requesting negotiations by the City Council for the setback line property acquisition
on Broad Street and protesting the policy implementation of the building setback ordi-
nance as it applies to the Zuiderweg property.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained the setback problem as it applies to the Zuiderweg
property. on Broad Street.
Mr. Romero stated that he only presented the setback policy as it presently exists in
the Council resolution and did no other negotiation with Mr. Zuiderweg.
The City Council discussed the matter of the building setback line on Broad Street as it
affects the Zuiderweg development.
Councilman Miller suggested that the City Council should pay for any property taken for
street widening and not paying for commercial or industrial frontage is not fair and cer-
tainly would not encourage additional sidewalk installation or street widening in the
business area..
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, suggested that the City contact Mr. Zuiderweg to
see if he would be willing to sign an agreement to place the sidewalk at the new line
when the City widens the street.
W. M. Houser, City Attorney, reviewed the provisions of the building setback policies
as adopted by the City Council in Resolutions 868 and 872.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves that the Mayor appoint
a Council Committee to review the provisions of Resolutions 868 and 872 as they apply
to building setback line policies. Motion carried. Mayor Davidson voted no.
Councilman Miller made a motion that the City compensate Zuiderweg for property being
taken for street widening. Motion lost for lack of a second.
Councilman Shipsey stated that he voted for the appointment of a Council Committee to
study these policy provisions rather than pay for property until the Council has studied
the policy matter.
April 29,1963
W. M. Houser, City Attorney, . suggested that no action be taken until the Council Committee
has studied the matters and makes recommendation to the' Council at which time whatever
policy the City Council comes up with would apply to the Zuiderweg property.
W. M. Houser, City Attorney, was requested to inform Mr Grundel ' of the Councils
action on his request.
7a. , Request from the Maino Construction'Company for permission'to widen the- driveway entrance
for the new Medical Center on Casa Street to thirty feet so that adequate two -way traffic
to the parking area may be provided.
D. F.. Romero, CityEngineer., explained that the Municipal Code restricts driveways in
residential zones to a. maximum bottom width of twenty (20) feet and this'thirty (30) foot
driveway would require Council approval for an exception'.' He stated further that'consider-
ing the use and potential traffic, in his opinion, the applicant's request was reasonable.
Exception was granted by unanimous approval of the City Council.
7b. Councilman Miller brought up the matter -'of the driveway ramp for the Tunnell property on
Sydney Street and Johnson Avenue, requesting that a deviation be allowed so'that this
driveway, where placed, would be useable.
D. F. Romero; City Engineer-, explained his department's strict enforcement of driveway
standards as adopted by the City Council. • He also explained how this policy applied to the
Tunnell property on Sydney Street and further, he explained the action of his department in
allowing as much as a 2 1/2 inch deviation in the rear of a new sidewalk only in cases where
the garage would become unuseable if the exception were not granted, but that this circum-
stance did not apply to the Tunnell property.
The City Council discussed the overall driveway ramp problem in the City and also dis-
cussed proposals to establish standard deviations to presently adopted driveway standards.
' On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the City Engineer was
instructed to prepare sketches showing deviations from.standard driveway ramps and all
deviations to be approved by the City Council.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the deviation for
Tunnell's. driveway was approved.
8. Communicaion from Clarence Brown regarding the traffic problem in the 100 block on
Longview Lane :just off. Motley Street was referred to the'Traffic'Committee on motion of
Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller.
9. Communication from the San Luis Obispo City Schools notifying the City Council that they
wish to. renew for an -additional year the lease on the Mitchell Park Building,' was referred
to the Park and Recreation Commission -and City Administrative Officer for recommendation.
10. Communication from Urbana Productions inquiring as to the possibility of San Luis Obispo
being featured in a motion picture based on the destruction of an American community by a
maverick nuclear missile, was approved on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayo:
Davidson, and suggested that the City and the Chamber of Commerce cooperate and forward
the information as requested. Motion carried. Councilman Miller voted no.
' 11. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller that the City accept the
covenant from the Signal Oil Company to remove a free standing sign at Madonna Road when
Higuera Street is widened. -,
X. Request of Mrs. Proudfit, 1255 Ella Street., asking the Fire Department tolburii a fire break
behind her property in the interest of safety as these weeds are extremely high and dangerous
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated that the Fire Department will burn a fire
break behind her property this year and that a fire department representative will contact
Mrs. Proudfit and discuss the matter with her and explain the action they pale on taking in
abating this nuisance. ..
Y. Mayor Davidson brought to the Council's attention the matter of Street Tree Planting
on Chorro Street with particular reference to the report presented at the 15th annual
California Recreation and Park Conference held in San Diego on February 17 -20, 1963.
The report was entitled, "Selection of Trees for Parkway Planting."
Mayor Davidsonquoted from page 5 of paragraph 2, page 14, item 2 and rage 16 para-
graph 3. In light of these comments by experts at the Conference, Mayor Davidson asked
that the City Council.hold off any action on the planting of street trees on Chorro Street
until the Council has had an opportunity to study the contents of the report just quoted.
Councilman Graves stated that he disagreed with the statements made by-the Mayor,
stating that the City Council Tree Committee had diligently pursued their studies for over
one year, Have attended the Shade Tree Conference and have had the advice'and consul-
tation of experts in the field of street trees and their propel installation as proposed by
the Council Committee.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, that the City move
ahead with the Council decision and proceed with the plan approved by the City and pur-
chase the trees for planting on Chorro Street.
Mayor Davidson stated that he was not questioning the ability of the Council Committee,
but that he was questioning the fact that the City is making no provisions for maintenance
of these trees after they have been planted, nor has the City prepared. any master plan
for street planting, nor have they adopted a Uniform Street Tree Ordinance for guidance
of the citizens of the community.
The City Council discussed the matters brought up by the Mayor regarding the street
tree program for Chorro Street.
The former motion was passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, 1
Gerald W. Shipsey
NOES: Clay P. Davidson
ABSENT: None
W. Flory , Park and Recreation Director, reported that he had been in contact with the
nursery stating that the trees recommended by the Council would take from 30 to 60
days to be delivered from the nursery in Brea, California. He stated the trees being
ordered were from 10 to 12 feet in height, from 2 to 3 inches in width at the trunk and
that the cost was $75.00 per tree, less 4070 discount, plus $2.50 transportation charges,
or a cost of $49.40 per tree.
On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, that Mr. Flory be
instructed to order tILe trees and to notify the nursery of the tentative date for planting
the trees. Motion carried. Mayor Davidson voted no.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented the following tentative schedule for tree plant"
ing on Chorro Street:
May 8, 1963 Advertise for bids
May 20, 1963 Open bids
June 21, 1963 Plant,trees '
12a. Lagislative Bulletin from the League of California Cities regarding Senate Bill 782 dealing
with workmen's compensation for Policemen and Firemen by conclusive presumption for
heart trouble, was discussed by the City Council.
W. M. Houser, City Attorney, explained to the City Council the provisions and effects of
the proposed legislation.
After discussion of City Council, it was moved by Councilman Shipsey, seconded by
Councilman Graves that the City Attorney inform Senator Sturgeon of the City's opposition
to this bill. Motion carried. Councilman Miller voted no.
April 29, 1963
12b. Legislative Bulletin -on progress of the various bills through legislature was ordered receivec
and filed.
13. Communication from the Department of Public Health regarding the State's reaction to the
recommendation of Dr. Harper for protection of water supply at Santa Margarita Lake was
ordered received and filed.
14a. Communication from the Department .of, Finance forwarding the new estimated population of
the City of San Luis Obispo, was ordered received and filed.
14b. Communication from the Division of Highways certifying the official population of the City of
San Luis Obispo at 24,100 persons was ordered received -and; filed. : . .
15. Communication from the California Highway Patrol regarding acquisition of City -owned
property on California Bbulevard, old armory site, for the patrol office was discussed by
the City Council.
The City Council discussed the. communication, stating that the new proposal was different
from the original proposal of the Highway Patrol in that the property was originally to be
purchased by a private developer who would then build a Highway Patrol and Department of
Motor Vehicles office whiah would place the land and building on the tax roll so that some
revenue would come to the City through taxes.
Councilman Shipsey stated that he did not believe the City should sell the property to the
state as the property should be placed on a lease so that the buildings could be placed on
the assessment roll.
Mayor Davidson agreed with the original proposal that a private developer would construct
the office building and the building would then be placed on the tax rolls and not be tax exempt
as it would be under State ownership.
' Councilman Miller suggested that the City should continue to negotiate with the State so that
both the Highway Patrol and the Department of Motor Vehicles would maintain their office
in the City of San Luis Obispo.
On Motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the Mayor be
authorized to write a letter to the Highway Patrol stating that the City would like to continue
negotiation on the original plan of a private developer building th e Highway Patrol and Motoi
Vehicle office. Motion carried. Councilman Miller voted no.
16. Communication from the State Employees Retirement System forwarding the administrative
costs for the 1963 -64 fiscal year, was ordered received and filed.
17.. Communication from the Public Utilities Commission notifying the City that they are re-
viewing the zone rates for the Pacific Gas & Electric Company for areas recently annexed
to the City was ordered received and filed.
18. Copy of Board Order from the County of San Luis Obispo notifying the City Council that the
Council resolution regarding roads and subdivision improvement standards was referred
to the County Planning Commission, Department of Public Works, and the County Sub-
division Committee, was ordered received and filed.
19. Communication from the State Controller forwarding estimates of apportionments of vehicle
license fee revenues for the 1963 -64 fiscal year and advance apportionments of vehicle
licenses for the 1962 -63 fiscal year, was ordered received and filed.
20. Councilman Graves suggested that the City Council meet with the prospective members of
the Planning Commission at a luncheon on Friday, May 3, 1963 so that all the Council
members would have an opportunity of knowing the prospective Commission members.
Z1. Councilman Miller requested Council's permission to hold office from 6:30 to 7:30 PM
on Council meeting nights so as to be available should any problems arise that citizens
may wish to be brought to the attention of Councilman Miller.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the request was
approved.
!2. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, the meeting adjourned
to 11:45 AM, Wednesday, May 1, 1963 to inaugurate the new City Council.
APPROVED this 20th day of May, 1963.
J ,,W. TRICK
CITY CLERK
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