HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/03/1964REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
February 3, 1964 - 7:30 P.M.
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, Clell W. Whelchel
City Staff
Present: P. Chapman, Director of Planning & Building; J. H. Fitzpatrick,
City Clerk; W. Flory, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation;
W. M. Houser, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative
Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief;
W. Schofield, Police Chief.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the minutes of the
meeting of January 20, 1964, were approved as corrected. They were corrected as
follows:
Page 9. First Paragraph Should read as follows: "City Planning Commission and
County Planning Commission can meet and study the zoring or uses of the area south
of Orcutt Road. Motion unanimously carried.
On motion of Councilman Miller seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the claims against
the City for the month of February, 1964, were approved subject to the approval of
the Administrative Officer.
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1. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following
salary step increases were approved, effective March 1, 1964:
BARRE, Eugene H., Laborer- Equipment Operator, from Step 1 at $368 to Step 2
at $390 per month.
DAY, John W., Laborer - Equipment Operator, from Step 1 at $368 to Step 2 at
$390 per month.
GRICE, N. Arlene, Parking Enforcement Officer (Female), from Step 1 at $350
to Step 2 at $368 per month.
HIRD, Arthur E., Jr., Senior Engineering Aid, from Step 1 at $390 to Step 2
at $412 per month.
MAY. Leona A., Typist - Clerk, from Step 1 at $312 to Step 2 at $330 per month.
MELLO, Stanley,J., Fireman, from Step 3 at $488 to Step 4 at $515 per month.
QUINN, Stephen T., Police Officer, from Step 3 at $488 to Step 4 at $515 per
month.
' 2. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following
contract payments were approved:
TRIAD PIPING & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Whale Rock Pumping Plant Addition Est. 462 $102534.67
FRED J. EARLY, JR., CO.,INC.
Water Treatment Plant Est. 465 $659725.70
TED WATKINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Johnson Street Widening Est. 461 $ 804.60
TED WATKINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Sewer Farm Reconstruction Est. 464 $ 5,612.53
(Including Change Order 462 ($473.65)
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February 3, 1964
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C. S. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Municipal Parking Lot #9 Est. #1 $1,697.40
(Including Change Order #1 ($111.00)
HOWIE & SHELTON, INC.
Broad Street Widening Est. #2 $ 528.75
RAY BUNNELL
Sinsheimer Restrooms Est. #4 $ 268.17
Est. #5
(Final) $ 720.34
(Including Change Order #1 ($84.40)
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained all the change orders in derail.
3. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman h'helchel, the Council
approved the change order on the roof and wall alterations of the City Hall
to install an exterior down spout at the southwe,� corner of the front
entrance.
The cost of the change order is $78.20, plus contract payment estimate.
No. 3 of $1,298.45.
Motion carried.
4. Mayor Davidson presented a letter dated March 14, 1963 from the Police
Advisory Board recommending that the City add four (4) police officers to
their department.
' Based on this letter, the.Council decided to retain Griffenhagen- Kroeger to
make a man -power study of the City Police Department. This report also
recommended the addition of five (5) police officers.by the City.
Mr.. Mills appeared before the Council urging that the Council do something
about the speed on Chorro Street and that upon discussion with City Police
Officers he was informed that the department was undermanned, and he agreed
that a five (5) man addition would be of great help to the safety of the
public. He also believed that the police should check homes of residents
when they are on vacation.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that there be
an addition of five (5) police officers to the City staff. Motion carried
unanimously.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, explained the financial aspects of
adding five (5) additional policeman. No transfer would be needed now, but one
would be needed before the end of the fiscal year.
Councilman Whelchel asked if these officers are hired, what about cars and
transportation on patrol.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, answered as follows:
' In the study session on this subject, the Council had agreed to consider
this phase of the report at budget time when all fiscal facts were in hand.
One way of cutting down on the number of vehicles needed would be to require
the Chief and all officers attending meetings out of town to use their own
cars and charge mileage.
5. Mrs. Wirshiv, representing the League of Women Voters, appeared before the
City Council and presented them with a brochure entitled, "Your City and
Ours ".
6. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the final
passage of Ordinance No. 279, an ordinance regulating the planting, care
and removal of trees on streets and public places in the City of San Luis
Obispo, was continued to the next meeting. Motion carried.
City Council Minutes
February 3, 1964
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7, On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, Ordinance
No. 280, an ordinance conveying armory site to State of California, was
introduced for final passage.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. ?helchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman & Mil. Ordinance
No. 281, an ordinance leasing reservoir site to Bailey Bridge, Inc. was
introduced for final passage.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr•; Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on Resolution No. 1231,
a resolution of intention to abandon portions of Third and Monarch Streets.
Mayor Davidson declared the public hearing open.
A motion was introduced by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller,
' that those portions of Third and Monarch Streets, as set forth in Resolution
No. 1231, are not required for present or future public street purposes and
are hereby abandoned.
Motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on Resolution No. 1235,
a resolution requiring sidewalk improvements on Chorro Street between Mill
and Lincoln Streets.
Mayor Davidson declared the public hearing open.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented a sketch showing what work was being
required on each parcel of property.
Mrs. Gallock, 553 Chorro Street, did not object to the installation of
sidewalk, curb and gutter but wondered who would replace it if the City
required widening and had to relocate sidewalk, curb and gutter.
' W. M. Houser, City Attorney, explained the City's policy of replacing at its
expense the relocation of all improvements.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1247, a resolution declaring policy
of City to pay for relocation of curbs, gutters and sidewalk improvements.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Council Minutes
February 3, 1964
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H. J. Orvis agreed with the need for sidewalk, curb and gutter, but asked
that the Council consider widening the street at this time and not hold this
off any longer so as not to bother the property owners again at a later date.
J. M. Ries agreed with the need of sidewalk, curb and gutter on Chorro, but
also asked that the City improve also his property on Peach Street under the
same conditions as the Chorro Street improvement.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, explained that Mr. Ries was to have an agreement
prepared authorizing the work to be done and method of payment.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, that the City
Attorney be authorized to prepare an agreement for Mr. Ries or any other
property owners who wished to have the improvements placed on adjoining
property. Motion carried.
J. P. Jones asked if the Council would oppose the installation of a driveway
ramp on his property for future development of his property.
D. F. Romero, Cif Engineer, stated that there would be no objection just so
the property owner notified the City Engineer's (ffice of his desires before
the job went to bid.
Mr. Jones agreed this was a good project as the sidewalk is needed.
D. F. Romero appeared before the Council on behalf of G. Bassetti who object-
ed to this development due to her inability to pay for the improvements.
The Painter's Union representative asked for consideration of driveway ramps
for possible future construction on the property.
Mayor Davidson stated that they notify the City Engineer's Office of the
desired location of driveway ramps before the project went to bid.
Mayor Davidson declared the public hearin; closed.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the City
Engineer is to investigate cost of revising the garage floor and garage doors
for the property at 842 Mill Street and report back to the Council. Motion
carried.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City
adhere to the standard six (6) foot integral sidewalk from Lincoln to Peach
Street. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Davidson, that the City
Engineer be requested to investigate and report to the Council if it is
possible to have curb follow existing street width under the freeway. Motion
carried.
On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution M . 12509 a resolution determining
that public convenience requires construction of sidewalk on a portion of
Chorro Street.
1 Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending that the City Council
abandon California Boulevard in front of the Armory Site.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 12." a resolution of intention to
abandon a portion of California Boulevard and setting time for public hearing
for March 2, 1964 at 7:45 P. M.
City Council Minutes
February 3, 1.964
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Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W.Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending that the City Council
abandon Park Street from Wilson Street to the Freeway.
The following letter was received from Vickar Investment Company:
"Earlier, we respectfully requested you to consider abandonment of that
portion of Park Street between Wilson Street and Highway Lb. 101. You
referred the matter to the Planning Commission for its consideration and
recommendation to you. On January 21, 1964, the Planning Commission
considered the matter and unanimously voted in favor of the abandonment.
The Commission found that the paper street is surplus to the City's present
and prospective needs. The Commission also found that the street would
remain in an R -1 zoning status notwithstanding the abandonment. This action
of the Planning Commission was taken after a thorough review of the matter
had been made by your staff including recommenda' ions by Peter Chapman for
the Planning Department and David Romero for the Engineering Department that
this vestigial portion of Park Street is truly surplus to the City's needs
and its improvement would be an unnecessary burden to the City.
The hearing was one at which the only other adjacent property owner was
present, having been notified by me personally of the meeting just as soon
as I had filed our request with the City.
Therefore, we respectfully request you to set the matter for a public hearing
at the earliest possible date consistent with legal notice of the meeting."
' Paul W. Davis, Attorney, appeared before the Council on behalf of
J. J. Donovan and petition objecting to the abandonment and presented a
petition signed by twenty three (23) persons objecting to the abandonment.
Mr. Davis further stated that if the Council abandoned this portion of -Park
Street that they may have to purchase the rear lots and pay for damages to the
parcels caused by the lack of public access.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1245, a resolution of intention
to abandon a portion of Park Street and setting time of public hearing for
March 2, 1964 at 9:00 P. M.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil
NOES: Donald Q. Miller, C1ell W. Whelchel
ABSENT: None
13. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending that the City Council
abandon Bishop Street between Johnson Avenue and Flora Street.
Seth Kinney objected to the abandonment of any portion of Bishop Street as he
claims he has a right in the use of this street and protested any abandonment
of the City's interest if any.
J. P. Jones also protested the abandonment of Bishop Street.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1246, a resolution of intention to
abandon a portion of Bishop Street and setting public hearing for March 2,
1964 at 8:30 P. M.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, C1ell W. Whelchel
City Council Minutes
February 39 1964
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. At this time Ordinance No. 258, an ordinance providing for controls and
permits for moving buildings or structures, was introduced.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the ordinance
was referred to the Planning Commission for additional study. Motion carried.
15. Communication from Katherine Ayers notifying the City Council that she is
assuming responsibility for sewer back uo on her property in lieu of install-
ing a back water trap, was ordered received and filed.
The City Council instructed the City Attorney and City Engineer to suggest
a revision to the sewer ordinance to allow removal of the water meter in
lieu of plugging the sewer where property owners reface to install back water
traps.
16. Communication from Missy Green, 268 La Canada, requesting Council consider-
ation of more recreation for children.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayor Davidson, this matter
was referred to William Flory, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, for
answer regarding the City's recreation program. Motion carried.
17. Communication from H. C. Allan: reauesting limited parkiag in front of his
barber shop at 1226 Osos Street, was referred to the Traffic Committee.
18. Communication from United Meat Market requesting a loading zone in front of
the market at 714 Higuera Street, was referred to the Traffic Committee.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Traffic
Committee was asked to look into the matter of street lighting at the
intersection of Santa Rosa Street and Mill Street and Santa Rosa Street and
Palm Street. Nation carried.
19. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending City Council approval
of the Preliminary Development Plan for apartment development on Foothill
Boulevard and Carpenter Street. A public hearing was set for February 17,
1964 at 8:00 P. M.
20. The following communication was received from Ray C. Skinner regarding the
leasing of City property at Laguna Lake for a golf course.
"We wish to express our appreciation at the invitation to discuss a
development program and possible lease of a portion of the city property for
a golf course rather than proceediag with our golf course plans presented
at the study meeting of the City Planning Commission on January 28, 1964,
It is my understanding that the City desires to follow the guidelines of the
Fred L. Hector, "Master Plan, Laguna Lake Park" report of February 3, 1961
and that a leasee should consider this as a guide in planning a development.
It is also my understanding that the granting.of any lease or franchise would
be on the basis of advertised bids open to any interested party.
We are interested in
discussing
with representatives
of
the City the
procedures we should
follow to
submit a proposal on
the
following:
1. The development of a golfing complex in the approximate location
shown on the Hector Report consisting of an 18 hole, three par course,
a driving range, a club house, pro shop and starter shop building and
perhaps a miniature course and putting green for children.
2. The construction of boat slips and a franchise for the operation of an
excursion boat and other boats on the lake."
Mr. Skinner stated he wished to move along and see what can be done to
expedite this proposal.
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February 3. 1964
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Mayor Davidson explained his interest in the Laguna Lake development over
the years and that he asked that he be* allowed to'meet with Mr. Skinner fto
discuss a proposed lease arrangement with Mr. Skinner for the development
of;,the Laguna Lake with D. F. Romero and W. M. Houser.
Councilman Graves stated he believed the Park & Recreation Commission should
be allowed to work on this program and help negotiate with Mr. Skinner.
Councilman Whelchel and Councilwoman McFail agreed with Councilman Graves.
Councilman Miller stated that there should be more than one Councilman
on the committee negotiating with Mr. Skinner for lease of City owned property.
On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the
Chairman of the Park & Recreation Commission be included on the Mayor's
study committee in addition to one Councilman. Motion carried.
Councilman Whelchel stated that as this is a new concept for developing this
park and he believed that the Park & Recreation Commission should be consulted
in this development.
21. Claim for refund of taxes from Crocker Citizens National Bank for the years
1961 -62, was ordered received and filed.
22. Copy of communication from the Old Mission Church to the State Highway
Commission regarding the re- routing of Highway No. 1 through San Luis Obispo,
was ordered received and filed.
23. Notice of hearing by the San Luis Obispo County Local [�geacv Formation
Commission for the requested annexation of the Calvary Baptist Church
property to the City of San Luis Obispo, was ordered received and filed.
24. Notification from the League of California Cities announcing appointments
to League Committees by the League President, was considered by the City
Council.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the appointment
of Mayor Davidson to the Committee on Revenue and Taxation was approved and
the authorization was given for necessary expenses to attend committee
meetings. Motion carried.
25. Copy of the 1963 Conference Resolutions from the League of California Cities,
was ordered received and filed.
26. Communication from the Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee requesting
that uniform standards be applied to shopping centers within the City and
outside the City limits, was ordered received and filed.
27. Communication from the Public Utilities Commission notifying the City Council
that the P. U. C. has authorized funds to the City of San Luis Obispo for
installation of protection devices at the Foothill Boulevard crossing, was
ordered received and filed.
28. Communication from the San Luis Obispo County Democratic Central Committee
thanking the City Council for the use of the Council Chambers on January 13,
1964 for an appearance by Assemblyman Rumford, was ordered received and filed.
29. Announcement by the Cal Poly Math Club that they are supporting a math
orientation program for parents to present the basic principles behind the
new math that is being introduced into the elementary and secondary school
systems. The club requests permission to sell tickets for this program in
front of the Sears Roebuck store on Higuera Street.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil. permission
was granted.
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30. Communication from Bob Sears, Central Savings, informing the City Council that
a committee has been organized to have a dinner to honor Ed Brown on
Wednesday, February 26, 1964 and requested that the City Council declare
this day as Ed Brown Day in honor of this famous native son.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the Mayor
was authorized to proclaim February 26, 1964 as Ed Brown Day. Motion carried.
31. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and specifications for the
installation of traffic signals at the following intersections:
1.
Monterey
and Johnson
2.
Marsh and
Johnson
3.
Morro and
Monterey
4.
Pismo and
Osos
5.
Palm and
Chorro
6.
Mill and
Santa Rosa
The Engineer's estimate for the installation is $28,413.00.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the plans and
and specifications were approved and authorization was given to call for bids.
32. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the appointment of William R.
Spencer as Fireman, effective February 1, 1964, at $435 per month.
33. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the meeting
adjourned to 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, February 5, 1964; at the Motel Inn.
Approved: February 17, 1964
J. H. 'Fitzpatrick, City Clerk