HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/02/1964REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
March 2, 1964 - 7:30 P. H.
CITY HALL
The City Council met in regular session with Vice -Mayor Donald Q. Wiler presiding.
ROLL CALL
Present: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr.,
Donald Q. Miller, Cleil W. Whelchel
Absent: Clay P. Davidson
CITY STAFF
Present: P. Chapman, Director of Planning & Building; J. H. Fitzpatric'
City Clerk; W. Flory, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation;
W. M. Houser, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative
Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; W. Schofield, Police
Chief; E. P. Thompson, Water Superintendent.
Approval of the minutes of February 13 and 17, 1964, were held over.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, claims against the
City for the month of March, 1964 were approved, subject to the approval of the
Administrative Officer.
1. R. D. Miller, Administrative officer, announced the appointment of Mark L.
Dove as Police Officer, $435 per mrntn, effective March 1, 1964.
' 2. On motion of Councilman Craves.. seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following
salary step incisases were approved, effective April 1, 1964:
BANKS, Bernard J., Laborer- Equipment "operator, from Step 3 at $412 to Step 4
at $435 per month.
FRANCESCHI, Cynthia M., Typist - Clerk, from Step 1 at $312 to Step 2 at $330
per month.
HAIL, Elton R., Fire Captain, from Step 4 at $608 to Step 5 at $645 per Month.
SEIFERT, Annette E., Parking Enforcement Officer (Female), fro..: Step 2 at
$368 to Step 3 at $390 per month.
SILVA, John Gene, Fire Captain, from Step 3 at $575 to Step 4 at $608 per
month.
TREJO, Albert L., Fireman, fror. Step 2 at $460 to Step 3 at $488 per month.
VALLAS, Linda M., Stenographer, srom Step 1 at $330 to Step 2 at $350 per
month.
VENTQRELLA, Ann S., Typist - Clerk, from Step 1 at $312 to Step 2 at $ ?30 per
month.
`. On motion of Councilwoman McNeil, seconded by Councilman Graves, t&. following
contract payments were approved:
FRED J. EARLY, JR., CO.,INC.
Water System Improvements Est. #6 $1529060.75
TRIAD PIPING AND CONSTRUCTION CO.
Whale Rock Pumping Plant Addition Est. #3 $48,934.73
J. A. ROBERTS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Higuera Street Tree Planting Holes Est. #1 $32240.0
City Council Minutes
March 2, 1964
TED WATKINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Gaustad- Johnson Avenue Widening Est. #2 $19816.20
TED WATKINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Sewer Farm Fields Est. #6 (final) $5,283.65
Change Order
No. 3 452.13
C. S. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Parking Lot No. 9 Est. #3 (final) $255.43
BOWIE & SHELTON, INC.
Broad Street Widening Est. #3 $12597.56
4. On motion of CruL:i loran Whelchel, seconded %y Councilman Graves, the following
contract payment was approved.
JOHN R. ROSS, ARCHITECT
Alterations to the City Hall $1,497.02
5. J. H. Fitzpatrick, Ci;:y Clerk, c:-Ported on the following bias that were
received for installction of traffic si�ials at six intersections in the
City of San Luis Obispo:
A -1 Electric `-,?_'; 7 ?1 ,00
Steiny & Mitchel, Inc. $25,':4' :0
A -C Electric Company $27,660.00
D. F. Romero. Clt•, pn -ineer, recommezt('ed that L:te low bid of A -1 Electric
be approved.
On motion of Councilman Whelchel, sE�ondad by Councilwoman McNeil, the low bid
of A -1 Electric was approved. :lotion carried.
�. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graver, ,the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1260, a resolutio, reducing v-irious
equipment replacement items and transferring $1,400.00 from the General Fund
to Equipment Replacement Fund.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. T. Graves, Jr.,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. '- thelchel
BO9:3 : None
ABSENT: Clay P. Davidson
7. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1261, a resolution incres�--ing the
1963 -64 budget. (Account No. 203.3, City Clerk -'Assessor, Materials and
Supplies, be increased by $500 and the unbudgeted reserve be decreases by
$500)
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr.,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clay P. Davidson
On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, a Grant Dued
from A. J. and Elinor Bonin for street widening on Ferrini Road, was accepted
and the Mayor was authorized to have it recorded on behalf of the City.
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March 2, 1964
Page -3-
8B. On motion of Councilman Wrelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, a Sewer Easement
from Francis and Isabel Scott was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to have
it recorded on behalf of the City.
9. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on Resolution No. 1244, a
resolution of intention to abandon a portion of California Boulevard.
Vice -Mayor Miller declared the public hearing open.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained that the portion proposed to be abandon.
is in surplus to City needs for a future widening of California Boulevard to a.
76' width.
Vice -Mayor Miller declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, that the
Council determined that this portion of California Boulevard was not needed
for present or future public street purposes and is hereby abandoned. lbtio::
carried.
Communication from Christina M. Jacobson requesting that the proposed P1anne,-
Development of 71 North Broad Street be referred back to the Planning Commission.
On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, the matter
was referred to the Planning Commission for study and report to the City
Council and extend time for appeal. Motion carried.
i. Communication from the Housing and Home Finance Agency forwarding informational
material for the program and advance for public works planning, was referred
to the Mission Plaza Committee for :heir information and study on motion of
Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves. Motion carried.
At this time the City Council considered the lease by the S,,n Luis Obispo School
District from the City of San Luis Obispo Lha building loce.:ed on the Mitchell
Park ground at the corner of Buchon a.A Santa Rosa Streets.
W. M. Houser, City Attorney, explained provisions of lease.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil: the following
ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 283, an ordinance authorizing _,a-- :utios;-:
if lease with School District at Ndtchell Park.
:!assed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clay P. Davidson
'.'.imrtunication from William 0. Lovelady, General Manager of thr Odd Fellows
':.ameteAr and Mausoleum, regarding the water and sewer assessment district on
z..wer Higuera which will effect the properties of the Cemetery, and asking to
h�3rd by the Council on this matter, was ordered received and file:.
_.ce -Mavor Miller stated he felt the Cemetery would be exempted from he
-per assessment, but they would be included in water assessment.
_v!.m ilman Graves stated he agreed with this statement.
Dick Willett appeared before the Council on behalf of the IOOF Cemetery
stating they have no use for sewer or water and that the cost would be
prohibitive.
li. 9ppraisal report by Fred L. Gist for property located on Orcutt Road being
considered for purchase by the City of San Luis Obispo for future construction
of the Orcutt Road interchange, was held over for Council study.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, that the City
procure a proposal from Dr. Faustman for a study of the Orcutt Road- Southern
Pacific Railroad crossing. Mot ,carried.
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March 2, 1964
Page -4-
13. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on Resolution No. 12469
a resolution of intention to abandon a portion of Bishop Street.
Vice -Mayor Miller declared the public hearing open.
The Council received a letter from Mr. Fredman, Attorney for Mr. & Mrs. Seth
Kinney, requesting that the public hearing be held over to March 16, 1964, so
that he may familiarize himself with the case.
The public hearing was continued to 8:30 P. M. on March 16, 1964.
Vice -Mayor Miller declared the public hearing closed.
18, Communication from Cal Poly approving the request of the City to use the
College -owned property at she southeast corner of Santa Rosa Street for
earth stock pile subject to certain conditions and requesting that the Ma=.:
be authorized to sign the conditions as outlined by Cal Poly.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the Mayon
was authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Motion carried.
9. The following communication was received from the Administrative Officer
regarding capital improvement program and method of financing:
"In connection with the current discussion regarding the level of city taxes,
I have an alternate suggestion which the Council might wish to consider.
I feel that it is true that industry is concerned about the level of city
taxes as well as other cost factors affecting their operation, but industry
is also interested in having adequate governmental services and facilities
' available in the community. After these services and facilities have been
provided, they may press for a tax reduction.
However, at the present time, a 25n reduction in city ta-;es would have very
little effect on industry's cost p-.cture, in my opinion, since this would
mean a reduction of only 3% in loa:1 property taxes, taking the county and
schools into consideration.
Industry might be more interested in having some or all of tt .a 25C tax set
aside in a capital improvement fund so that frequent bond iss,.es wou'.c not
be needed in the next decade or so to finance necessary city i*';proves:nts.
Such bond issues would result in tax increases.
As a suggestion, if the Council were to take the 304; public improve. ant and
battermant tax levy and add the equivalent of 20e, to this, (at the same time
reducing the money available for current maintenance activities) this would
-a =se approximately $200,000 this year. In ten years, &}. total would amount
�o $2,500,000.00 assuming a 5% annual growth in assessed valuation.
This money could be earmarked for capital projects includee in the capital
_mp:-ovement budget by the City Council. Projects would be listed in order
of priority and taken one at a time. If monies were not spent in one year,
t..ey could be carried over.
In tact, if the Council established the capital outlay fund by or- ;.nance under
the provisions of Sections 53730 and following, of the Government side, th-
program would be protected against diversion by future city councils by a
provision in the state law which states that monies placed in such a fund
cannot be diverted without a 2/3 vote of the people."
The following letter was received from Mayor Clay P. Davidson:
"May I apologize for not being present this evening. My attendance was
deferred due to illness.
I would specifically like to ask the Council's indulgence regarding item 419
on the agenda. I would ask that any actions discussed on this matter be
deferred until such time as the following information is made available to
the Council:
City Council Wnutes
March 2, 1964
Page -5-
11 An appraisal of San Luis Obispo City and County tax in relation to
those communities surrounding us.
2. An appraisal of the additional revenue of the City gained in the
past five (5) years by new methods of collection of costs incurred
for services given by the City, namely of sewer and water.
3. An appraisal of increase of sales tax collected by the City in the
past five (5) years.
4. An appraisal of increase in market value of that property in the City
and increase of percentage of assessed value to market value, if any.
I would assume that the Council would be interested in this fair assessment
of the City's position as to increased revenue and the Council's effort to
attract industry to this community.
In all the studies that have been made, industrialists have been concernec
with the constant raise of costs of services to industry in California, bc::.
tax wise and service wise. I believe this is true of our local industries.
It has been said the first steps to be taken by a community in encouraging
industry is a stabilized cost of Government, and if possible, if the economy
increases, that an orderly reduction of tax costs be instituted in order to
encourage industries to expand rather than our present policy which seemingly
discourages it.
May I call to your attention on the attached comparative sheet of tax
costs in Santa Maria, in relation to those of San Luis Obispo, namely
the difference of $1.01 and that the percentage of assessment value to
market is 20% in Santa Maria anu 24% in San Luis Obispo.
' We must compete in this field if we are to have an expanding economic
development of our City.
I will be looking forward to reviewing these figures with the Council -that
I had requested at an earlier date."
The following statement was made by Vice -Mayor Miller:
"To recommend a 25p tax reduction as was proposed by Mayor Drvidson, was
laudable. However, as an individual Councilman, I felt the Mciyor could
have discussed his tax proposal with the full Council before making his
csblic statement.
'.ad he done so the Council may have agreed to a unified statement concerning
a subject of vital concern to the community. Possibly the Council could have
^iced the Mayor how he would prune $100,000 from the budget when he advocates
million dollar plaza, additional city personnel, and a new park near the
lt._lidet Adobe.
*Taral weeks ago the Council agreed to a 4% pay increase for City emn!.oyees.
Ccapared to County and State employees, our City scale is lower. I know
.Ae Council would like to equalize the wages with other governmental z�geucies.
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,!a—'s would mean a tax increase.
1 Let me say as your Councilman, I am humbled by the dedication of oL_
employees. They are a loyal group.
As senior Councilman, I have worked on five fiscal budgets. Our City
prudent in the allocation of public funds. Any citizen has the right
study the City budget. So that any interested citizen can review the br-4 -set
with me, I will be in the City Hall Council Chambers on Monday, March 16,
1964 at 6:30 P. M."
Councilman Graves suggested that a study of per capita cost should be made 9n
comparison with other communities.being considered for comparisons.
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March 2, 1964
Page -6-
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated that he and the Mayor both
agreed that there was a gap between basic maintenance requirements and the
total revenue, but rather than reduce the tax rate this year and then raise
it as the capital program developed, the Council might wish to work out a
program of stabilizing the tax rate at $1.50 as it had been for the past
thirteen (13) years.
20. Recommendation from the Mission Plaza Committee that the City Council
consider placing a directional map in the Mission Plaza pointing out
historical buildings and other points of interest in the City. The Mission
Plaza Committee requests that if this recommendation is approved by the City
Council, that the directional map structure be built in the Old Mission
style.
Councilman Graves stated teat he believed that this proposal was commendab...
and suggested that the symbol of the Mission bell chamber as used on the
City letter head be used on all City signs in the future and also that the
proposed sign board be kept as simple as possible and easy to move.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the Planni.y
Director was authorized to proceed with the plan and cost estimate of
simplified version. Motion carried.
16. Communication from the subdivider of Johnsoa Hie. ands Tract No. 212,
requesting the following:
A. Request that the Council delay planting of street trees until the
residences in the tract are developed and occupied.
on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the request
was approved until each residence is developed and occupied.
B. Request by the subdivider to postpone installation of curb, gutter and
sidewalk on Johnson Avenue until a later date or until adjacent area is
developed.
Mr. Blaser appeared before the Council urging that he not be required to
place curb, gutter and sidewalk on Johnson Avenue until this property is
developed by him or at least until a tentative map on the prcnerty is filed.
Councilman Whelchel agreed that this property would be difficult to develop
and should wait until sidewalks are placed on adjacent properties.
' _ce -Mayor Miller stated that this item should be deferred until the sub.
:;.eider has presented his plans for developement as this is a difficult
operty to develop.
Houser, City Attorney, stated that this requirement of curb, gutter and
::ewalk for Johnson was cove_ed by the Subdivision Agreement and that the
+division Bond would require this installation before it could be
apted by the City.
rSi . Houser
i... may.
that
:.at! instal
Mr. Houser
gutter and
suggested that
the subdivider
lation of curb,
also suggested
sidewalk at th
at the time that Tract No. 212 is accepted b!: ::re
could file a Bond or Letter of Credit guaranteeing
gutter and sidewalk at this Johnson Avenue I—cation.
that the subdivider deed the land for the cL+_ "J,
Ls time.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, that t
installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk on Johnson Avenue be delayed ardi that
the subdivider file a Bond guaranteeing the installation upon request 'by the
City and that the subdivider deed the land for widening immediately.
Motion carried.
]`:. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on Resolution No. 12459
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a resolution of intention to abandon a portion of Park Street,
Vice "Mayor Miller declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Rardel reported that all property owners now agree to the abandonment.
Vice -Mayor Miller declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, that the
Council determines that this portion of Park Street is not needed for
present or future public street purposes and is hereby abandoned. Notion
carried.
21. Communication from the Planning Commission requesting that the City Council..
apply the second half of the 701 funds to continue the Planning Program.
On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, that Mr.
Wise of Hahn, Wise & Associates, be authorized to prepare an application
for the second phase of the 701 Program. Motion carried.
22. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending sidewalk width
for extension of Garda Street.
On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, that the
City Council adopt the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Motion
carried.
23. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the follow-
ing ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 282, an ordinance amending the
Municipal Code relating to tax procedures.
' Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Ciell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clay P. Davidson
24. Communication from R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, requesting
Council authority to order ornamental electrolier lighting as follows:
"t lights on Chaplin Lane
2 lights on Albert Drive
light on McCollum
-in motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the
request be approved. Motion carried.
45, Communication from the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company announcing an
:pen house at their facility on May 21, 22, 23 and requesting City coo ?era -
tion.
Vice -Mayor Miller appointed Councilmen Graves and Miller to meet witL Mr.
Balatti on their request. Motion carried.
26. Communication from the State Department of Public Health notifying the City
Council that San Luis Obispo County has again been declared a rabies area
for the period of one year effective December 14, 1963, was ordered �:,_ceived
and filed.
Communication from Woods Animal Shelter Society approving the agreement for
$750 per mouth for the period March 1, 1964 through June 30, 1964 and also
the interim agreement for $575 per month from January 1, 1964 to February
29, 1964.
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March 2, 1964
Page -8-
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel the Mayor
was authorized to sign the new agreement with Woods Animal Shelter. Motion
carried.
27. At this time Mr. Vince Ray appeared before the City Council and introduced
Mr. Tonere, Mr. Waldron and Mr. McIntosh, from New York Life Insurance
Company.
Mr. Ray introduced his proposal for the City of San Luis Obispo employees to
go over their insurance program and also the benefits that are given to each
employee by the City in addition to salary and how New York Life Insurance
Company can implement their protection and estate for their dependents.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the City
Council adopted the New York Life Insurance Plan for City employees.
Motion carried.
28. Communication from the Commission on Peace Officers and Standards of
forwarding to the City the 1963 reimbursement from the Peace Officer's
Training Fund of $1,696.53, was ordered received and filed.
29. Communication from the County Department of Public Health thanking the City
of San Luis Obispo for the cooperation of personnel and facilities during
the annual county -wide rabies clinic, was ordered received and filed.
30. Communication from the Board of Supervisors notifying the City Council that
the City's request for the County to include portions of Orcutt Foad,
Johnson Avenue, San Luis Drive and California Boulevard, in the Federal Aid
System, has been referred to the County Department of Public Works, was order-
ed received and filed.
31. Copy of detailed minutes of December 18, 1963 meeting of the Board of
Supervisors pertaining to the use of water from the Salinas Reservoir, was
ordered received and filed.
32. Copy of communication from P. J. Zsiderwe2 to the County Board of Supervisors
regarding unknown persons shooting in the vicinity of Reservoir Canyon, was
ordered received and filed.
Z3. Announcement of quarterly meeting of the Channel Counties Division of the
League of California Cities to be held in Pismo Beach on Wednesday, March
18, 1964, was ordered received and filed.
? . ^:ao communications from the Department of Health. Education and Welfare
,itifying the City Council that the accounts and records relating to the
_ewer works enlargement program have been audited and everything was found to
bt in order and a balance of the $250,000 grant has been approved for payment,
vas ordered received and filed.
35. :..)mmun1cation from the State Division of Recreation, notifying the City
i,cuncil that they have completed their feasibility report on the formation
f:r a recreation and park distti.ct in the City of San Luis Obispo and would
Like to meet with the City Council to present their report. Meeting tent -
-tively scheduled for Monday, March 9, 1964 at 9:00 P. M. Communicatioa was
crdered received and filed.
".�. Street Standards Guide for California Cities from the League of Ca_.' rnia
Cities, was ordered received and filed.
37, On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, Councilwoman
McNeil was granted permission to leave the State on March 11, 12 and l:s,
1964. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, the Traffic
Committee is to investigate the location of the snorkel mail box at Santa
Rosa and Mill Street. Notion carried.
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March 2. 1964
Page -9-
39. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the
Vice -Mayor prepare a proclamation for Conservation Week from March 7 to
March 14, 1964. Motion carried.
40. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, the meeting
adjourned to 8:00 P. M. on March 9, 1964. Motion carried.
Approved: March 16, 1964G�`�_
G.r. H. F1TZPATRICK, CITY CLERK
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