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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/04/1964REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COTICIL May 4, 1964 - 7:30 P. M. CITY HALL Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson. Roll Cali Present: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr. Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel Absent: Miss Margaret McNeil City Staff Present: P. Chapman, Director of Planning & Building; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; P. Clark, City Librarian; W. Flory, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation; W. X. Houser, City f.ttorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; W. Schofield, Police Chief; E. P. Thompson, Water Superintendent. Students participating in Youth and Government Day Activities: Les Leister, Janice Pence, Lawrence Eckerman, Barrie Bloom, Steven Lynch, Laura Louise Hunter, Warren Sinsheimer, Susie Jensen, Diana Blake, Fritz Glick, Elaine Fournier, Suzanne Hyland, Daniel Dulitz, William Hart, Cheryl Cranford, Michael Benson. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the minutes of April 9, 13, and 14, 1964 •sere approved as presented and the minutes of April 20, 1964 were held over. On motion of Councilman Miller, second:::; by Councilman Graves, the claims against the City for the month of May, 1964, were approved subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. ----------------------------------------------- ------ ------ ----- --- ---- ---- --- -- - --- 1. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1278, a resolution increasing the 1963 -64 budget. (account No. 264.2, 2a =k District, by $100.) Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 2a. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, the followink resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1281, a resolution increasing the the 1963 -64 budget. ($1500.00 added to Account No. 214.4, Strew- -Motor Vehicle.) Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., ' Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ASSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 2b. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1282, a resolution increasing the 1963 -64 budget. (Account No. 850.3, Sewer - Materials and Supplies, be increas- ed by $2,000.) 1 1 City Council Minutes May 4, 1964 Page -2- Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 3. Communication from Robert Lougmire, M. D., regarding a City employee, George Robertson's recent illness and when Mr. Robertson may return to work, and a request from R. D. Miller, Edministrative Officer, for Council authority for use of sick leave in excess of two (2) weeks. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the request was approved. 4. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following salary increase was approved: RANKIN, James L., Fireman, from step 3 at $488 to $515 per month, effective June 1, 1964 5. Richard D. Miller,. Administrative - Officer, announced the appointment of Reed E. Sherman as Administrative Aid in the City Clerk's Office, effective May 18, 1964, at $390 per month, with a one year probationary period. 6. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following contract payments were approved and ordered paid, including the change order for Ted Watkins Construction Company: A -1 ELECTRIC COMPANY Traffic Signals HOWIE & SHELTON Broad Street Widening (Church) TED WATKINS CONSTRUCTION CO. Johnson Street Widening (Gaustad) Est. 4A2 Est. 465 Est. A (final) Est. A Est. #5 (final) $7,879.95 (74% Complete) $18.-90" $642.34 (100% Complete) $318.74 $518,97 (100% Complete) D. F. Romero, City Engineer, read the conditions of Changc Order 461 to the Johnson Street Widening project. W. M. LYLES COMPANY Johnson -Flora Street Water System Improvements Est. 462 $13,567.63 (66% complete) FRED J. EARLY, JR., CO., INC. Water Treatment Plant Est. 468 $60,976.89 (76% complete) TRIAD PIPING & CONSTRUCTION CO. Whale Rock Pumping Plant Est. 465 $6,000.00 (93% complete) 7. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following contract payment was approved and ordered paid: Arnold Volny, City Hall Remodeling, Est. 463, $1,298.45. (roof and wall remodeling - 100% complete) 8. At this time the City Council considered the acceptance of a Covenant for temporary erection of improvements within the public right of way retaining wall at 50 La Entrada, Loren W. Krabil and Katherina D. Krabil. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the Mayor was authorized to accept and record the Covenant on behalf of the City. Motion carried. City Council Minutes May 4, 1964 Page -3- 9. Covenant from the Interstate Bakeries Corporation guaranteeing the removal of a free standing sign upon 20 days notice by the City from the street setback. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Mayor was authorized to accept and rec� -d the Covenant- :r. behalf ff the City. Motion carried. 10a. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans and specifications for Council approval of street resurfacing program, Phase "M", Part 3, City Plan No. 16 -64, and explained that the work involved repaving of Santa Roza Street between Idonterey and Walnut, Montercry Street between Santa Rosa Street and the Motel Inn, and Pismo Street between Osor, and Johnson Avenue in order to smooth up the riding surface. His estimate of the work was $21,260.00. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the plans and specifications were approved and authorization was given to call for bids. Motion carried. 10b. City Engineer Romero presented plans and specifications for Council approval of street reconstruction program, Phase "M", Parc 4, City Plan No. 17 -64. Mr. Romero explained that plans and specifications were ready to go to bid; however, several property owners wished to install curb and gutter improve- ments in conjunction with the work and that the Council would have to find that public necessity required thew improvements. He questioned whether the City Council would wish to find public necessity could call for curb and gutter improvements in front of cne property within the block but not the adjacent properties, which also are unimproved. He suggested that advertising ' for this project be held up until he was able -o review this problem with Mr. Houser and obtain releases from property owners. Councilman Graves stated his interest in property on Motley Street and stated he would abstain from voting. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the plans and specifications were approved and authorization was given to call for bids. Motion carried. 11. Mr. Crossman appeared before the Council on behalf of the Civic Fine Arts Association, Inc. urging that the following recommendation of the Civic Fine Arts Association be adopted by the City Council. 1. That the boundaries of the proposed District as recommended by Mr. Bahr encompassed, in its entirety, Supervisorial District No. 3. This the committee feels should be expanded to include certain other areas in which the cultural, economic and civic intere--ts are more closely related to the City of San Luis Obispo than any other entity and those areas in which it is hoped there will be future growth and development of the City of San Luis Obispo. �. We would therefore respectfully recommend that Mr. Bahr's report be accepted as indicating that a Recreation and Parks District is the most feasible manner in all respects to establish a multi- purpose center (civic, cultural and recreational) in or near the City of San Luis Obispo and that the procedures necessary to submit the formation of such a District to a vote of the people be undertaken at the earliest possible date. 3. Based upon this recommendation, we have submitted herewith a request that your honorable body request the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, as the supervising authority, to pass a resolution determining that this area is in need of.a Recreation and Parks District and that the Board proceed to set a public hearing on this matter as soon as possible. Mr. Crossman presented a map showing the boundaries of the proposed district. City Council Minutes May 4, 1964 Page -4- On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City petition the County Supervisors to take the necessary steps to pas:, a resolution determining the area needed for formation of a Park and Rec- reation District. Howard Newby stated that we have letters from the four major performing art groups in the City, namely the San Luis Cbispo Little Theater, the San Luis Obispo County Symphony 1ssor.iation.. the Art Assvci.a *_ion, and the San Luis Obispo Community Concert Association, all endorsing the efforts of the Civic and Fine Arts E.,ssociation and outlining their requirements for space and facilities. He also stated that the Chamber of Commerce indicated that convention facilities are needed to handle 400 to 1500 people. Mr. Newby continued that William Flury, City Park and Recreation Director, also submitted a list of activities now regularly scheduled at the recreation building. He stated that 21 groups irivol, ring over 1,100 people keep the recreation center busy each week. 12. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on Resolution No. 1272, a resolution requiring sidewalk improvements on portions of Fixlini Street and Lizzie Street. Mayor Davidson declared the public hearing open. The following petition protesting the installation of sidewalk was presented: "We, the undersigned, owners of property liable to be assessed for the construction of curhs, gutters, sidewalks and drive ramp improvements, proposed in your Resolution 1272 (1964 Series), do hereby respectfully protest the said proposed work on the following grounds: 1. The public convenience and necessity does not presently require such work of improvement: a. Foot traffic thereover is practically nil; 2. Such principal work will re ulre extra, extensive and costly retaining walls to be constructed on the Goode, Wood and Davidson property; 3. Such principal work will require extra, extensive and costly fill on the Vandam property. The property liable for the costs proposed by your resolution above identified are owned by and are described as follows: " There were eight (8) out of (9) property owners listed at the bottom of the petition. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported on work to be accomplished and what work was to be done on each property and problems involved in this installa- tion. The City Engineer recommended the installation of a 6 foot integral sidewalk in all cases. ' Mr. Grundell, Attorney, appeared before the Council on behalf of property owners stating that the cost of installing sidewalk would be prohibitive due to not only the cost of sidewalk, but the extensive retaining walls required. It would make the matter financially impossible for the present owners to pay and asked the Council to find that over 50% of the property owners had filed a protest. Fred Lucksinger asked if the school district was going to place sidewalk on their property or were they just going to put the children on City streets with no protection. City Council Minutes May 49 1964 Page -5- City Engineer.Romero stated that the City has no control over construction on private property, only on City streetz and that the school district could not be required to place sidewalks on their property. Mayor Davidson declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Graves stated that the City Traffic Committee recommended that sidewalks are needed in this area for the protection of the children going to school. Councilman Miller agreed that the Traffic Committee recommended tats installa- tion of sidewalks in this area, but only after constant complaints by parents whose children go to junior high school and who have demanded safety for their children and demanded that the Council put in sidewalks now. He also explained the Council's past action in requiring sidewalk, explaining work of a citizens' committee that recommended sidewalks to be put in and part- icularly in the area near schools, and particularly the junior high school area. W. M. Houser, City Attorney, explained that in order for the Council to proceed, a 4/5 vote of all of the Council would be required, which meant that all 4 members must vote ?.n favor of a resolution over - ruling all protests, finding that public necessity and cotivenience required the installa- tion of the improvements on Lizzie and Fixlini Streets as set forth in the notice, and ordering the Superintendent of Streets to proceed with the Installation of said improvements in accordance with the Municipal Code. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, said resolution was introduced. Councilman Whelchel suggested that the resolution be divided between Lizzie ' and Fixlini Streets. The Council discussed the method of considering Lizzie Street and Fixlini Street separately. The motion lost for the lack of a 4/5 vote. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the public hearing be continued to May 18, 1964 at 08:30 P. M. The property owners are to be notified. Motion carried. R. D. Jackson Faustman, Consulting Engineer, presented his proposal based on his studies of the proper design of the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Chorro Street. He stated he made his proposal based on traffic as it exists today. Mr. Faustman presented traffic studies considered by him in preparing his proposed design of the Foothill - Chorro intersection. Mr. Faustman also presented in his solution, the phasing of the traffic signals at the intersection. Mayor Davidson stated that he and Councilman Whelchel have met with Mr. Maino, who is developing the property located at the northeast corner of Chorro and Foothill and that the Council should take no action on the Faustman proposal until the proposal of the Council committee and Ted Maino is presented to the City Council. ' On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City Council accept the proposal of Mr. Faustman as a guide. Councilman Whelchel suggested that the Council take no action now or until the complete acquisition of the Foothill Boulevard property has been discussed by the Council. Conncilman_whglshel_ stated he hoped that accepting this report was just for planning purposes and was only for a guide for future development when the cost and other design matters are known. Mayor Davidson suggested that the City Council accept the Faustman report as a guide for future development. Motion carried, as amended. City Council Minutes May 4, 1964 Page -6- 13. Traffic Committee Report of April 20, 1964. 64 -4 -1C In regard to the location for the directional sign pointing the way to the Dallidet Adobe, the Traffic Committee feels that the best location would be on the south side of Marsh about 60 feet west of the Toro Street intersection. It is also suggested that the Historical Society move the sign in front of the Dallidet Adobe closer to the fence on Toro Street so that visitors will be able to find the location more easily. Mayor Davidson suggested that the sign should be placed in the triangle at Toro intersection down on Marsh Street. Matter referred to the Traffic Committee for further consideration. 64 -4 -.2T The Traffic Committee has been approached by the Monday Club in regard to a problem of employees from the Little Chef parking on Andrews Street and especially those parking parallel. This mares the previous pattern of parking at right angles on the east side of the street impossible. We recognize the difficulty of the Little Chef employees since the terms of the lease with the property owner prohibits employees parking on the O'Reilly property. We also plan to contact Mr. Mees of the Little Chef to see if he will encourage his employees ::o park on Monterey Street. However, we feel that some of the problem would be alleviated it "No Parking at Any Time" signs were installed on the west side of Andrews from Monterey Street back, and that "Right Angle Parking" signs were installed on the east side. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution, was ixtrouuced. Resolution No. 1284_, a resolution restricting parking on a portion of Andrews Street. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Cleli W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 64 -4 -4T For some time, we have been observing the parking and traffic patterns in the vicinity of Pacific Street and feel that more service would be rendered if the present two hour meters on Pacific between Morro and Garden were converted to ten hour meters. The following letter was received from R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, regarding tha purchase of meters: "Tie have received an offer from the Traffic Appliance Corporation, who handle Duncan Miller parking meters, for sale to use of several Park -O- Meters, as follows: 14 Model "R" (new) at $40.00 35 Model "R" (used 6 months) at $30.00 The price we would ordinarily pay for meters of this type would be over $50.00, and Mr. Romero and I feel that this is a good buy. The total cost is $1,574.40 which we feel can easily be absorbed within this or next year's budget, depending upon time of delivery. Since this make of meter is easier to convert to all day use than the Duncan Miller, it would be our plan to convert these meters for the all day operation on Pacific Street and take some of the Duncan Miller meters which we had previously planned on placing on Pacific Street and install these in the new metered zones on Santa Rosa and Marsh Streets. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, approval was granted. Motion carried, Councilman Whelchel voting no. City Council Minutes May 4, 1964 Page -7- 64 -4 -5T In order to expedite right hand turning movements on Broad at Marsh alongside the Rexall Drug Store, it is recommended that two additional spaces on the east side of Broad Street south of Marsh Street intersection be marked red to facilitate right hand turning movements. If the Council is agreeable, this should be referred to the Division of Highways for its approval. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, a resolution establishing two additional no parking spaces on the east side of Broad Street south of Marsh Street intersection, was introduced and failed to pass on the following roll.call vote: AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller NOES: -'lay P. Davidson, Clell 17. Whelchel ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 64 -4 -6T In connection with the bridge construction on Foothill Boulevard between Santa Rosa and Casa Streets, it is suggested that the following parking restrictions be imposed on a temporary basis: (a) No Parking at Any Time on the east side of Casa Street from the jog in the road to the Fcothill Boulevard. (b) No Parking at kay Time on the west side of Casa Street from the jog in the road to Leseret Place. (c) No Parking at Any Time on the west side of Casa Street from Foothill Boulevard, extending in a southerly direction approximately 60 feet. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1205, a resolution restricting parking on Casa Street during construction of the Stenner Creek bridge. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 64 -4 -7T The parking pattern in back of the City Hall has been reviewed, and it is felt that insufficient numbers of spaces are provided for visit or parking. It is therefore recommended that the lower row of reserved spaces (totalling 11 spaces) be changed from parking by permit only to 30 minute visitor parking. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1256, a resolution modifying parking restrictions on the public parking lot to the rear of the City hall. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 64 -4 -8T An obstruction to visibility has been noted on Andrews Street alongside the Monday Club building, and if the Council has no objection, the City Engineer will take steps to have this hedge trimmed down to 3 feet within the 35 foot corner cut -off. City Council Minutes May 4, 1964 Page -8- No action was taken on this matter. 14. At this time the City Council considered the proposed application for continuation of the 701 Planning Program. The following letter was received from the City Planning Commission: "The Planning Commission further discussed the ?01 Program application at their study session on April 22-6h. They unanimously agreed that it should be referred to the City Council with a recommendation that it be submitted to the State Office of Planning." Mayor Davidson stated he and Councilman 'lhelchel have met with the Planning Commission on this proposal. He stai:ed that he felt that the Planning Commission was just applying for this as the federal money was available and they might as well apply for it. Also, I_e felt this was a continuation of the hiring of a Flanning Consultant, and believed teat this was a waste of planning time and was not a good planning program, and that, except for the housing studies, any and all information is presently available or could be done by the City Staff who are more familiar with the matters then some out of town planning consultant. He stated he would vote against the program until a more appropriate program is listed. Councilman Graves stated he believed that the pulling of contour from the aerial studies are important and are needed for the proper preparation of the City's future planning. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated his department only needed the contouring of areas not presently in the City and could be of use for future develop- ment. ' P. Chapman, Planning Director, stated contours are needed for proper preparation of the general plan. Also, he felt that all the other items are needed so that proper future plans and recommendations can be prepared. Councilman Whelchel was critical of the proposed program, but that the Planning Commission voted unanimously for the program. He stated he would go along because if the City wants to keep a consultant, it Mould be cheaper to keep one under the 701 Program. Councilman Miller stated ::e felt like the Mayor as it is not a program absolutely needed, and it is just one more way of applying for federal funds under genera]. terms. He also feels that the City residents could do a better job of telling the City what to do and how to grow. Mayor Davdison also stated that under the 701 Program it guarantees a 24 to 30 months contract for a consultant whan maybe the City should get a new consultant to bring a fresh approach to the City Planning Program. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution loo. 1289, a resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, State of California, relative to urban planning assistance. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: 1 AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: Clay P. Davidson ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 15. At this time the City Council considered placing new holes in the pavement for the placement of flags in the downtown area for celebration holidays. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained that the Council had never given his department directions to continue installation of new flag pole holes as they are requested by the Veterans' organization nor had the Council set up any policy regarding replacement of hole caps, many of which had become lost. City Council Minutes May 4, 1964 Page -9- On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller., that the City make holes and supply caps as needed. Motion carried. 16. Request of John Ring, 1929 Santa Inez Street, regarding a sidewalk problem, was held over. 17. Communication from William R. Fredman asking that the City Council defer any action on the abandonment of Bishop Street, was ordered received and filed on motion of Mayon Davidson, seconded by Councilman. Graves. 18. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported on cost of repairing the bridge rail on the easterly side of Marsh Street quoted by Maino Construction Company. Said cost is in excess of $1,000.00. He asked the Council whether they wished to proceed with the improvement. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Davidson, that the City Engineer get informal bids and let the work. Motion carried, Councilman Whelchel voting no. 19. Communication from the Planning Director presenti::g his estimates for his proposal for construction of the crosswalk development. Councilman Graves stated that the Council had approved the proposal and the Staff had expended time working up plans and specifications. Mayor Davidson agreed with crosswalk treautment, but did not agree that the City should take away any parking on the main street until substitute park- ing is provided. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, pointed out that the project could probably be revised so as to lose only one parking space. ' Councilman Whelchel stated that this ro'ect, in his opinion, is a test of P J P the Mission Plaza Them, so the public can see the planting theme of the plaza. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, that authority be granted to call for bids if plan is not appreciably changed. Motion carried. 20. Report of the Street klidening Committee. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1287, a resolution amending Resolution No. 1135 regarding policy to implement the setback ordinance. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil 21. Report of the City Tree Committees recommending that the City Council approve their tree list. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Miller, the report was accepted. Motion carried. 22. Communication from the League of California Cities forwarding a letter from the City Manager of Fairbanks, Alaska, asking financial help for the Alaskan cities damaged during the recent earthquake and tidal wave. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman the communication was ordered received and filed and that the Mayor prepare a proclamation asking for City support of this appeal. Motion carried. r J i 1 City Council Minutes May 49 1964 Page -10- Communication from the Veterans of Foreign Wars requesting permission to sell Buddy Poppies on the streets of San Luis Obispo Thursday and Friday, May 28 and 29, 1964. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the request was approved, also for the American Legion. Motion carried. 24. Legal opinion from the Department of Justice regarding Sinsheimer salary warrants, was held over until Judge O'Reilly can be present, at his request, for discussion. 25. Agenda and minutes for the San Luis Obispo County Water Resources Advisory Committee, were ordered received and filed. 26. Communication from Anita Hathway protesting the movement of the old depot onto the Dallidet Ldobe property, was ordered received and filed. 27. Communication from the President of the Channel Counties Division of the League of California Cities asking that all cities in the Division submit their suggestions for preparation of the annual league meeting program, was ordered received and filed. 28. Communication from Tony Babb, Regional Representative of People to People, regarding a summer work -camp project involving foreign students, was ordered received and filed. 29. City Council to set date for inspection tour of the new water treatment facilities, was ordered received and filed. 31. City Attorney Houser to present draft of resolution outlining the City's plan for development of Laguna Lake Park on May 11, 1964. 30. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the Council adjourned the meeting to Monday evening, May 12, 1964 for further study of the Sign Ordinance. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P. M. Adopted: May 18, 1964 . H. FII%PATRIC, CITY CLERK