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Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
City Staff
Present:
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
February 13, 1964 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL
ven by Mayor Clay P. Davidson.
Clay P. Davidson, Miss Margaret McNeil, Clell W. Whelchel
R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller
J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R. D. Miller, Administrative
Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer, W. Schofield, Police
Chief.
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1. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the
following resolution was.introduced. Resolution No. 1255, a resolution
authorizing execution of agreement for census estq.:nate.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, Miss Margaret &Neil, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller
2. On motion of Councilwoman McNeil, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1249, a resolution increasing the
1963 -64 budget. (Account No. 200.13, Miscellaneous Expenditures, be increased
' by $1,000 and Account No. 207.3, City Attorney: Materials and Supplies, be
increased by $400).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, Miss Margaret McNeil, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller
3. Traffic Committee Report of February 5, 1964.
64 -2 -1T The Traffic Committee has reviewed recommendations of the City
Engineer in regard to traffic channelization to accomodate the new traffic
signals. The Engineer had recommended the removal of 14 metered and 14
unmetered spaces to provide for the necessary turning movements. However,
in reviewing his recommendations, the Traffic Committee felt that we should
take a chance on the Monterey -Morro intersection without the channelization
which would save us from losing 10 metered spaces. Mr. Romero will have
traffic diagrams available at the next Council meeting for the Council's
consideration.
The following report was received from D. F. Romero, City Engineer:
"It has been called to my attention that the Council is planning to allow the
traffic signal installation at the intersection of Monterey and Morro Street
to be made without the removal of parking spaces and, therefore, with no
channelization
I wish to inform you that in my opinion the signal installation will not
work and that the traffic problems will become intolerable unless the
channelization on Monterey Street, at least, is conducted in conjunction with
the signal installation. You should realize that the thru. traffic time
for Monterey traffic will be cut approximately in half by the installation,
thereby creating a great deal of additional congestion unless more lanes are
developed to handle the flow. It is my opinion that the traffic needs at
this intersection will be better handled without a traffic signal rather
than making an installation without proper channelization."
City Council Minutes
February 13, 1964
Page -2-
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's information,
sketches showing channelization at the Monterey -Morro intersection and
also channelization of all six intersections being signalized by the City.
It was the common consent of the Council present that no metered spaces be
removed at the intersection of Monterey -Morro until after traffic signals
are in and have been observed.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the recommend-
ation of the Traffic Committee was adopted. Motion carried.
64 -2 -2T At the suggestion of Mr. Romero, The Traffic Committee recommends
that existing white loading zone in front of the Obispo Theater be replaced
with a red zone which will facilitate right hand turning movements at the
location. It is also recommended that the existing metered space to the
west be replaced with a white loading zone.
64 -2 -3T The Traffic Committee has observed that the yellow loading zone in
front of the Westside Auto Parts at 1232 Ibnterey . ?treet is used very
infrequently and recommends that this zone be replaced with two metered
parking spaces.
On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by IrL.;ur Davidson, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1251, a resolution establishing
parking restrictions on Monterey, Mill, Pismo, Osos,Santa Rosa, and Chorro
Streets.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
' AYES: Clay P. Davidson,. Miss Margaret McNeil, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller
64 -2 -4T The Traffic Committee has noticed several obstructions to visibility
In the front setback areas on La Entrada south of Foothill Boulevard. These
also constitute a hazard to pedestrians who must walk in the street area.
As a safety measure, particularly in view of the heavy school traffic on this
street, it is recommended that the Council invoke the necessary proceedings
to have sidewalks installed on La Entrada extending from Foothill on the north
to the beginning of the Deeter Tract on the south.
The City Engineer was instructed to initiate action as recommended by the
Traffic Committee.
64 -2 -5T The Traffic Committee has had a request for a street light at thak
extreme east end of Slack Street from residents in the area and recommends
that such a light be installed.
Recommendation approved on motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilwoman
McNeil.
64 -2 -6T The Traffic Committee has had a request for a time limit parking
zone in front'of the TB Office at 772 Palo Street, but recommends against this
' because it feels that the off - street parking spaces required as a condition
of the use permit for this professional office are not being utilitized
properly. If they were, there would be no need for the time limited parking
on this street, in our opinion.
The City Council accepted the recommendation of the Traffic Committee.
64 -2 -7C In regard to the request of the United Meat Market for a loading
zone in front of their establishment at 714 Higuera Street, the Traffic
Committee feels that a loading zone should not be installed at this location,
but at the corner of Higuera and Broad Street. It is also recommended that the
existing 12 minute parking zone at the corner be moved one space to the east.
On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the
recommendation was re- referred to the Traffic Committee for additional study.
Motion carried.
City Council Minutes
February 13, 1964
Page -3-
5. Communication from the Mission Plaza Committee recommending that the City
Council make a study on the requirements to apply for an interest free loan
from the Community Facilities Administration, a branch of the Housing and
Home Financing Agency, for planning and development money for the Mission
Plaza Project.
Mayor Davidson explained the provisions of this source of revenue and
conditions under which the grant could be given.
On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, that the
City look into the methods of getting information for such a grant and loan.
Motion carried.
6. Communication from the City Engineer regarding a survey on the businesses
depositing excessive amounts of grease into the City sewage system.
This matter was discussed by the City Council.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman. Whelchel, the matter
was referred to the City Attorney, Building Department and City Engineer to
recommend precise wording to amen) the Plumbing Code in order to control this
grease problem and also that the Building Department be instructed to make
no changes in their present enforcement procedure. Motion carried.
7. At this time the City Council discussed the provisions of Resolution No. 560
(1959 Series) a resolution establishing policy in regard to out of town trips
on City business, meetings and conferences by City personnel.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, made the following statement.
' The policy had been established by the Council- before -last. A question had
emerged again in connection with the alleged need for three (3) additional
Police vehicles (Griffenhagen- Kroeger's report). He asked whether the Council
still wished to follow the resolution.
Mayor Davidson stated that he had read the resolution and that he believed
that it was explicit in its policy and that the enforcement of this resolution
was an administrative problem and should be handled by the Administrative
Officer and not for Council determination.
On motion of Mayor Davidson,
reaffirmed the conditions of
was to allow use of the pool
up, the decision to be made
vehicle should be authorized
charged. Motion carried.
seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the City Council
Resolution No. 560 and the Administrative officer
car on out of town trips. If this car was tied
3n individual basis on whether use of departmental
or a personal car taken on the trip with mileage
8. Petition from the property owners requesting installation of sewer and water
mains in the South Higuera, Prado Road area. Petition was signed by 56% of the
owners representing 412 of the assessable footage, excluding City property.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained to the City Council the basis of the
assessment spread and conditions under which the special assessment district
would be organized.
W. Romero stated that if the district proceeded on both the sewer and water
problem, the City's contribution would be approximately $135,000.
It was apparent that petition did not contain the necessary 60% valuation or
even 50%.
9. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending a small subdivision
on an extension of Gerda Street.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented the Planning Commission's thinking in
making the recommendation for a half street extension of Gerda Street.
The matter was held over to the regular meeting of February 17, 1964.
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City Council Minutes
February 13, 1964
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10. Communication from the
Commission's denial of
at 71 Broad Street.
Planning Commission notifying the City Council of the
the application for planned development apartments
Mayor Davidson_ stated that the property owners had contacted him and had asked
him to request that the City Council hold this matter over until they have had
an opportunity to meet with the Planning Commission to see exactly what was
needed to proceed with this development.
The City Council then discussed the present handling of planned development
by the Planning Commission and discussed various ways that they could be
handled more expeditiously so that the developer would be aware during the
preliminary stages of what requirements would be placed on the development
by the Planning Commission.
After discussion, Mayor Davidson was authorized by the Council to prepare a
letter from Council approval directing the Planning Commission on suggested
procedures for consideration of Planned Developee*14 projects.
11. Communication from the Board of Appeals and the Planning Director recommending
that the City Council amend the Electrical Code of the City. It was held over -
to the meeting of February 17, 1964.
12. Communication from the San Luis Obispo School District regarding sidewalk
improvements on Cuesta between Foothill Boulevard and Highland Drive and on
Felton between Cuesta and Ferrini Road, was referred to the City Council
meeting of February 17, 1964.
13. Notice of an organizational meeting of the Human Relations Commission, was
ordered received and filed. .
14. Communication from-the San Luis Obispo Historical Society thanking the City
Council for their consideration in placing the old Ramona Hotel Depot adjacent
to the Ymseum, but due to the costs involved, the Society will place it on
theDallidet Adobe, was Drdered received and filed.
15. On motion of Councilwoman McNeil, seconded by Councilman Wheichel, the meeting
adjourned at 10 :30 P. m.
Approved: March 16, 1964 45��Zf.�i�i /'�Gt�1�
H.- ITZPATRICK, CITY CLERK