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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/02/1964REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL November 2, 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; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; W. Schofield, Police Chief; J. Stockton, Parks & Recreation Department. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, the minutes of the meetings of October 5 and 19, 1964, were approved as read. Motion carried. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, claims against the City for the month of November, 1964, were approved subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. I 1. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following salary step increases were approved: LUOMA, Edward D., Police Officer, from Step 4 at $535 to Step 5 at $565 per month, effective December 1, 1964, OLIVE, Douglas C., Police Officer, from Step 4 at $535 to Step 5 at $565 per month, effective December 1, 1964. OSB URN, Versha L., Stenographer, from Scep 1 at $345 to Step 2 at $365 per month, effective December 1, 1964. REINSTEIN, Janice D., Stenographer, from Step 1 at $345 to Step 2 at $365 per month, effective December 1, 1964. RYAN, Barbara, Typist - Clerk, from Step 3 at $365 to Step 4 at $385 per month, effective December 1, 1964. SHERMAN, Reed E., Administrative Aide, from Step 1 at $405 to Seep 2 at $430 per month, effective December 1, 1964. SOTO, Ralph H., Laborer - Equipment Operator, from Step 1 at $385 to Step 2 at $405 per month, effective December 1, 1964. YOUNGBLOOD, Gary M., Police Officer, from Step 1 at $455 to Step 2 at $480 per month, effective December 1, 1964. 2. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following contract payments were approved, including Change Order No. 1 for M. J. Hprmreck, subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Valley Paving & Construction Company Street Reconstruction Pismo -Osos to High Street Est. #5 $1,090.63 Est. #6 (Final) $49127.94 (100% complete) City Council Minutes November 2, 1964 Page -2- Ted Watkins Construction Company Broad - Murray Street Culvert M. J. Hermreck Foothill Boulevard Street Improvement Est. #3 $25,926.98 (71% complete) Est. #5 $5,264.65 (100% complete) Change Order #1 $4,529.61 City Engineer Romero explained that the Change Order involved the installation of a water stop in downstream wingwalls, revision of landscaping and construction of steps to the Lutheran Church, construction of a fish channel, removal of unsuitable material from the job site, and additional structural excavation under the pipe itself. Madonna Construction Company Phase "M", Part 7 Est. #3 $75.60 Est. 1/4 (Final) $19229.86 (100% complete) Madonna Construction Company Phase "M ", Part 6 Est. #3 $75.60 Est. 14 $1,187.12 (Final) (100% complete) 3. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, a Grant Deed and Street Widening Agreement from Oliver Jones and Katherine Jones for Foothill Boulevard widening, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the Agreement and have the Grant Deed recorded on behalf of the City. Motion carried. 4. J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, reported on bids received for construction of Municipal Parking Lot No. 10 (Mission Plaza). They were as follows: Ted Watkins Construction Company Madonna Construction Company D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended Construction Company. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded bid of Ted Watkins Construction Company i $6,115.50 $6,272.00 the low bid of Ted Watkins by Councilwoman McNeil, the low ,ras accepted. 5. J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, reported on bids received for Foothill Boulevard widening - La Entrada to South Tassajara. They were as follows: Ted Watkins Construction Company $8,386.21 Madonna Construction Company $8,073.10 City Engineer Romero explained the bids and prior bids. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, that all bids be deferred until next spring as bids are too high. Motion carried. 6. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, the ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 296, an ordinance amending Section 8900.6 of the Municipal Code pertaining to the enclosures around swimming pools. Finally passed on the following roll call vote: City Council Minutes November 2, 1964 Page -3- AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None 7. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 2973 an ordinance rezoning the.Jones Parcel from R -1 to R -3. 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 8. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1345, a resolution increasing the 1964 -65 Budget. (Account No. 250.1, Public Improvement and Betterment - Sidewalk Construction, increased by $5,000.00) Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None X. Mayor Davidson reported to the Council on the County Board of Supervisors meeting at which additional recreation was being proposed for Santa Margarita Lake. It appears that the County is asking $72,000 from Wildlife Conservation Funds to make these improvements. The Mayor stated he was. sure that the Council will hear more on this proposal at a later date, when the City is asked to approve additional recreation on the reservoir. X1. Mayor Davidson reported to the Council on action to date on the World's Fair being suggested for San Luis Obispo County in 1968, at Pismo Beach, and reported on a meeting held with the World's Fair representatives who felt that County -wide approval was the answer to get the fair in the county. Councilman Whelchel declined the appointment on the Fair Committee. Mayor Davidson appointed Councilman Miller as a committee member to work with him on the World's Fair Committee. X2. Mayor Davidson announced that the Junior College Board voted 4 -1 to house the temporary Junior College at Camp San Luis Obispo. 20. At this time the City Engineer, D. F. Romero, reported on street widening for Martin Polin on the south side of Foothill Boulevard and acceptance by the Council of a Grant Deed and Street Widening Agreement. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained that sinee a substantial sum ($10,316.25) was involved, he wished to bring this agreement to the attention of the Council prior to payment to the property owner. He explained further that this widening involves property in front of the Sizzler Steak House and that approximately twice this much property must be acquired to complete the widening of the Polin property on the south side of Foothill Boulevard. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Grant Deed and Street Widening Agreement were tentatively approved. Mayor City Council Minutes November 2, 1964 Page -4- Davidson voted no. 21A. Communication from Lamoro Company, developers of the Morganti property on Los Osos Road, offering property to the City of San Luis Obispo for a school site so.that the City could reclaim the site granted the school district at Laguna Lake. In answer to a Council question as to the availability of funds, Administrative Officer Miller said the money would probably have to come from the General Fund. Depending on fiscal experience this:year, there would probably be something in excess of $87,000 this year, but this would leave the City with no ending balance and would cut things pretty tight. In answer to a question about the feasibility of buying part this year and part next, Mr. Miller said he felt this would be legally possible if next year's purchase were in the form of an obligation with no absolute commitment being made by the City. 21B. Communication from the Chairman of the Planning Commission urging that the City accept the proposal of the Lamoro Corporation to acquire a school site on Los Osos Road and that the school site at Laguna Lake be returned to the City for development with the balance of the City owned property into a regional park. Mr. Schwartz, Planning Commission Chairman, explained the reasons for the Commission asking the Council to make this purchase if the funds are available. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the Council instruct City Attorney Houser, Administrative Officer Miller, City Clerk Fitzpatrick, and Mayor Davidson to start negotiations with Lamoro Company for acquisition of twenty five (25) acres for a Junior High School site subject to the School Board's approval. Notion carried. Councilman Whelchel suggested that name be changed to Higuera Road. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayor Davidson, that the Planning Commission study the re- naming of Higuera Street south from Marsh Street to Highway No. 101. 22. Communication from the First American Title Company, 900 Pacific Street, asking the City Council to convert some of the 10 hour meters on Pacific Street to 2 hour and 12 minute meters, was referred to the Traffic Committee on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayor Davidson. Notion carried. 23. Communication from Mrs. Weatherman asking the status of her claim against the City for damages to sewer line in front of her property at 650 Foothill Boulevard, was referred to the insurance company, on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil. Motion carried. 9. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the Precise Plan for Buildings, A. C, D, & E for the Planned Development of the shopping center for the Skinner Development at Los Osos Road and Madonna Road, The following communication was received from the Planning Director: "Resolution No. 125 -64 of the Planning Commission recommends approval of an amendment to the preliminary plan of Mr. Skinner's shopping center as shown on the attached map, subject to the parking layout being approved by the City Engineer. Resolution No. 126 -64 of the Planning Commission recommends approval of the precise plans of Buildings A and C, D, E as shown on the plan, subject to the parking layout and landscaping being approved by the City Engineer and Planning Director. The Planning Commission was disappointed in the revised plan and -felt that it would not be as attractive as that originally proposed, Mr. Gordon explained that the ice skating rink had been omitted because the wind conditions would make it impossible to maintain an ice surface. The water feature had therefore been introduced as an alternative to this original concept. City Council Minutes November 2, 1964 Page -5- The detached building shown as a bank will not be used for this purpose. It is now contemplated for use as an office, probably by the Skinner organization. The Commission had no objections to this proposal. The Commission recommends that the area to be developed at this stage should be landscaped and screened to create a defined entity." Planning Director Chapman explained the changes being proposed by Mr. Skinner. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1352, a resolution approving the changes to the preliminary plan for the shopping center and accepting landscaping, screening and parking layout changes subject to the approval of the City Engineer and Planning Director. 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 10. Traffic Committee Report of October 9, 1964. ' 64 -10 -1T The Traffic Committee has taken a look at the three yellow loading zone spaces placed on the north side of Monterey Street to either side of the alley ramp into the old Court house building. These zones were placed for the convenience of the Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies during construction of the Court House Annex. Now that the construction has been completed, the Traffic Committee recommends that these three spaces be replaced with regular parking meter spaces. 64 -10 -2T In response to a request that we look into ways and means of alleviating the problem of all -day parkers on Boysen Avenue in the vicinity of the various medical offices on the north side, the Traffic Committee feels that a two hour zone would be appropriate on both sides of Boysen as follows: On the north side from Santa Rosa in a westerly direction to the curve, namely in front of 225 Santa Rosa which faces Boysen, 990 Boysen and 878 Boysen; on the south side from Santa Rosa to the beginning of the third driveway ramp into the College Square Shopping Center. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1347, a resolution establishing parking meter zones on Monterey Street and 2 hour parking restrictions on Boysen Avenue. 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 64 -10 -3T The Traffic Committee has noted obstructions to visibility on the southwesterly and southeasterly corners of Almond and Mission, and if the Council has no objection, the City Engineer will take steps to have these obstructions cut down to the three foot level. The Council had no objection. City Council Minutes November 2, 1964 Page -6- 11. Communication from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, forwarding complete speed zone studies on a number of major streets within the community, was referred to the Traffic Committee for study and report to the Council on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel. Motion carried. 12. At this time the City Engineer., D. F. Romero, presented specifications for exposed aggregate sidewalks for the Councils consideration. The Council determined that the plastic finish, which is proposed to improve the appearance of the finished exposed aggregate sidewalk, should be made an optional requirement. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1349, a resolution establishing standards for exposed aggregate sidewalk. 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 ' 13. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1350, a resolution requiring sidewalk improvement on Branch Street. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Pl...ss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1351, a resolution requiring sidewalk improvements on Foothill, California Boulevard and Crandall. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald 0. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None 14. Communication from Peter Chapman, Planning Director, regarding the proposed annexation of the Auto Park property. Mr. Chapman reported that in a discussion with the County Building Department, that the County would not issue a building permit to Mr. Maino for construction at the Auto Park as the property is presently zoned for agriculture and could not be developed for commercial unless it was rezoned for this purpose. Mr. Chapman felt, in his discussion with the County Building Department City Council Minutes November 2, 1964 Page -7- that the County would be reluctant to rezone this property for commercial use, but suggested that possibly the building permit request could be made to the Board of Supervisors. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayor Davidson, that this matter be referred to the Board of Supervisors for their consideration. Motion carried. 15. At this time the City Council considered the revised agreement with the Fish and Game Commission regarding recreation on Whale Rock Reservoir. Mrs. Arsenio appeared before the Council objecting to any compromise being made with the Fish and Game Commission and urged that the City and the Whale Rock Commission let the matter go to court and let the court decide the matter. Further, she disagreed with applying for any funds to make recreation studies, as it may be found feasible and where would this put the Council. Mrs. Arsenio recommended: I. Legal decision relative to fishing, etc'. be settled by the court. 2. Work to change State law to make Health Department set standards for recreation on water reservoirs. Mayor Davidson stated that the City, by agreement, is obligated to cooperate with the Fish and Game Commission and he felt that the making of such studies was one way to show cooperation. Councilman Graves stated that he believed that this agreement is a delaying tactic and does not jeopardize the City's legal rights. Fred Hamlin asked the City Council to reaffirm its past action in stating that before any expansion of recreation or new recreation on terminal reservoirs, a vote of the people of San Luis Obispo will first be made. Councilman Graves moved that the 1962 resolution be made a part of the agreement, if approved by the City Council, and forwarded to the Fish and Game Commission. Councilman Whelchel stated that he did riot believe that the City or Whale Rock Commission were giving anything up by adopting the proposed agreement, as the City would then be cooperating as stated in the original agreement. On motion of _Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, that the City Council reaffirm Resolution No. 1047 (1962 Series), a resolution opposing any expanded or new recreational development for terminal reservoirs furnishing water to the people of the City. Councilman Whelchel stated he could not vote on this motion as he was not a Councilman at that time and had never read the resolution being referred to. Councilman Miller stated he objected to the Fish and Game Commission representatives always pushing to put fish in Whale Rock, but refused to place fish in Laguna Lake, where recreation is needed and used. Motion carried, Councilman Whelchel voting no. Councilman Whelchel stated he voted no as the resolution should be limited to the safeguards to be established for each type of recreation. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the amended agreement was approved and forwarded to the Fish and Game Commission. Motion carried, Councilman Miller voting no. City Council Minutes November 2, 1964 Page. -8- 16. Communication from the Southern Pacific Company regarding leasing by the City of certain portions of railroad right- of-way for beautification purposes. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, that the matter be referred to the Planning Department for preparation of plans and cost estimates for the Council's consideration. Motion carried. 17. Communication from Rnuthson -Helms Company requesting acceptance by the City Council of Tract No. 317, Ann Arbor Estates, and release of the Construction Bond. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Miller, the matter was taken off of the agenda. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended that the City release $1,200.00 of unused inspection fees. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the release of $1,000.00 was approved. Motion carried. 19. At this time the City Council discussed the proposal to have an "Interflora Promenade" in the Mission Plaza consisting of trees from the City of Yokohama, Japan. Administrative Officer Miller explained that arrangements would be made for a gift of Japanese cherry trees, and possibly the City of San Luis Obispo would like to reciprocate by sending certain trees, native to this area to the City of Yokohama. It might be well to secure a report from Mr. Flory first, however, on any possible undesirable characteristics of the species to be planted in the Mission Plaza area. Further report is to be made by Mr. William Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation, on the feasibility of this proposal. 24. Communication from C. R. Roberts, 76 North Broad Street, reporting to the City Council damage to his property caused by construction work being done in front of his property. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, explained that the construction work necessitated some excavation in the Roberts front yard and that some damage to the lawn was inevitable. He explained that he had written Mr. Roberts a letter to assure him that all improvements on his property would be repaired in as good a condition as they were prior to construction of the project. This work to be done by the contractor at his sole expense. By common consent, this matter was held over until the project has been completed, 25. Announcement from the National Municipal League of the 70th Annual Conference to be held in San Francisco on November 18 through 21, 1964, and inviting participation by the City of San Luis Obispo, was ordered received and filed. 26. Notice from the League of California Cities announcing the meeting places and dates of the Assembly Interim Committee on Municipal and County Governments to discuss "The Local Agency Formation Commissio an Evaluation.and Suggestions for the 1965 Legislature," was orderer 27. Communication from the League of California Cities notifying the City of the results of the 1963 -64 Employee Safety Contest in which the City of San Luis Obispo placed 23rd in Group II (51 to 150 employees) with an injury frequency rate of 20.82, (66 cities), was ordered received and filed. 1 1 City Council Minutes November 2, 1964 Page -9- 28. Communication from George R. Mach, commending the City Council for ordering the installation of sidewalks on Grand Avenue, was ordered received and filed. 29. Communication from the San Luis Obispo Chapter of the American Association of University Women announcing an interest in the revised Mission Plaza Plan and asking that they be kept informed of any way that they may help the development, was received and filed. 30. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the appointment of Duane M. Musgrave as Police Officer effective November 16, 1964, at $455 per month, subject to a probationary period of one year. 31. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the City Engineer prepare a study to improve San Luis Drive in front of the school from California Boulevard to Johnson Avenue. Motion carried. 32. Mayor Davidson explained the steps under consideration by the downtown merchants and property owners to form a new downtown association to push better development of downtown San Luis Obispo. 33. Fire Chief Schlobohm reported that the City Fire Department has been asked to burn the Southern Pacific bunkers and asked for Council approval to proceed. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Davidson, that the request to burn the bunkers be denied. Motion carried. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Miller, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 P. M. Motion carried. Approved: November 16, 1964�ri.�` ��. H. FI ATRICK, CITY CLERK