HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/1965ADJOURNED MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
March 3, 1965 - 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 and Building;
J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. M. Houser, City
Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer;
D. F. Romero, City Engineer.
20. At this time the City Engineer, D. F. Romero, reported on storm drainage
problem at E1 Centro Way.
The report is as.:follows:
"This office has completed a drainage analysis of the E1 Centro Way - San
Luis Drive area as requested. We find that lots fronting San Luis Drive
and backing to San Luis Creek create protection from heavy storms for prop-
erties in the Escuela Alta Tract. If a pipe were installed from mid -block
on E1 Centro Way between Corralitos and San Luis Drive, a ten year storm
in the drainage basin serving San Luis Creek would back through the pipe
and flood the area to an approximate depth of 1.5' above the -flow line of
the gutter. Since this will occur quite infrequently and since the pre-
sent drainage swale between Corralitos and E1 Centro Way could handle
this runoff, the City could install the storm drainage system outlined
below with substantial assurance that no damage would be caused to neigh-
borhood properties even during heavy storms.
A storm drainage system which would work during all minor storms would
consist of the installation of a 36" reinforced concrete pipe from San
Luis Creek to the low point on E1 Centro Way, construction of catch basins
and street modification to remove the cross gutter at this location, and
extension of a 24" reinforced concrete pipe from this low point to Cor-
ralitos where a substantial flow of water crosses the street. The
intersection of Corralitos and E1 Centro Way would also require recon-
struction together with the installation of adequate catch basins. This
installation would eliminate the traffic detriment caused by the cross
gutter on these two streets and would make unnecessary (except for the
critical ten year storm) the drainage easement running between the lots
from E1 Centro Way to Andrews.Street. This improvement would cost
approximately $14,000 including contingencies and engineering.
In my opinion this improvement would not warrant a high priority since
no houses are being flooded with the present drainage swale, whereas,
other areas in the community receive actual flooding with present day
facilities."
City Engineer Romero presented a map of the area and explained the problem
to the City Council.
' Henry Hitchcock appeared before the Council listing the troubles that this
drainage has caused his property and urged that the City make improvements
to this problem as they have had the flooding problem for fifteen (15)
years and felt that the City should finally improve this street.
The City Council discussed with the City Engineer his priority on flooding
and drainage problems in the City and also where this E1 Centro matter
fits on his priority list.
City Council Minutes
March 3, 1965
Page 2
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, author -
ization.was given to the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications
and cost estimate for E1 Centro Drainage Project.
Councilman Graves asked how many properties would be involved if this
project went through special assessment proceedings.
City Engineer Romero explained that drainage assessment districts were
extremely difficult and that due to the small area involved, he would.
recommend against use of an assessment district. He stated-further that
he had no objection to making this drainage improvement at this time,
but..that other areas in the City had a more critical drainage problem.
Motion carried.
15. At this time the City Engineer, D. F. Romero, reported on preliminary
cost for installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk on Sandercock Street.
Mr. Romero presented his report on preliminary.cost for installation of
curb, gutter and sidewalk on Sandercock Street, Beebee Street to Broad
Street. Mr. Romero presented a map showing each lot on Sandercock Street
and the cost of installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk.
City Engineer Romero explained that his cost estimate did not consider
earthwork or relocation of sewer; water or.gas services, which .cannot
be estimated with any degree of accuracy at this time. He explained
also that the installation of curb, gutter-.and sidewalk improvements
would delay the completed date of the street project by approximately
two months.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the
following resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 1394, a resolution
requiring sidewalk improvements on a portion of Sandercock Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R.. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Magaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
19. City Engineer Romero presented his 1965 =66 street deficiency report
for Council consideration as follows: .
"Attached is a street repair program priority list dated March 1, 1965,
which provides for a total construction cost of $447,360.00. This list
includes only items which can be efficiently contracted and does not
include normal patching and minor repair. The criteria for setting each
priority considered the condition of the street and the amount of traffic
which would benefit by the improvement. The condition of the street was
determined by a visual inspection of each street in town, last week, by
Mr. Tappa and myself. The type of work recommended is based on our ex-
perience and considers the least improvement which we feel will provide
satisfactory, relatively permanent repair.
The priority list is also useful in assisting other agencies, such as
the Water Department and the.Gas Company, in programming replacement and
repair work prior to street construction work.
I hereby request that the City Council review the priority list in order
to provide guidance for contract work during the 1965 -66 budget year."
Councilman Miller suggested that 9b should be.a reconsturction project
instead of blanket coat due to present poor condition.
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March 3, 1965
Page 3
Mayor.Davidson suggested that Mountain View Street be reviewed and placed
somewhere in priority due to its deteriorated condition.
Administrative Officer Miller stated that the Council has already tenta-
tively approved Priority No. 1 and NO. 7 (below) and authorized preparation
of plans and specifications on these projects.
1 Priority No. 1
High Street- Archer to Santa Barbara Reconstruction $62,500.00
High Street - Higuera to Archer Blanket 2" 5,020.00
Total Cost #1 $679520.00
Priority No. 7
Sandercock - Beebee to Broad Reconstruction $61,000.00
Total Cost #7 $61,000.00
On motion of Councilman Miller,-seconded by Councilman Graves, that the
City Engineer's priority program be adopted as a guide. Motion carried.
21. Communication from Ted Watkins Construction Company protesting the
penalty by the City Engineer on the Murray -Broad Street Culvert contract
for overrun on contract time and requesting Council reconstruction and
waive the penalty.
City Engineer Romero reviewed the background and explained that his
department is following the Division of Highways specifications for
penalty time.
Mr. Richard Burke, representing Watkins Construction Company, listed
their objections to the damage claimed by the City. He stated he felt
' that most of the delay was due to inclement weather, Paul Fleming's heart
attack, and interpretation of "non- working" days in the City's standard
specifications.
City Engineer Romero explained that the Division of Highways interpretation
of "non- working" days does not apply after the final completion date. Each
and every day including holidays, weekends, and rainy days are considered
to be working days after expiration of the contract and tha; therefore,
his department had no choice but to enforce these penalties against the
contractor.
Mr. Romero stated that he did not feel too strongly on this as he feels
that Mr. Watkins tried to complete this project on time, but due to
situations beyond his control, he could not do so.
City Attorney Houser explained that the Council.should find; (1)follow
specifications, (2) take evidence to verify funds are due to City or not.
That based upon the conflicting evidence presented, the Council determines
and finds that the contract was completed within the time alloted in the
contract and the extension of time granted by the City of San Luis Obispo
and, therefore, no penalty charges were due from the contractor.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the
' alleged penalty charges be dismissed in view of evidence presented to
the Council.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Clay P. Davidson
NOES: Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
ABSENT: None
City Council Minutes
March 3, 1965
Page 4
22. At this time the City Council considered the proposed annexation of
Young Brothers' property (Broad Street).
City Attorney Houser stated that.the proposed annexation created a problem
in that there was a substantial pocket of property north of.the parcel
involved which was beginning to create a prohibited island of unincorp-
orated area. That on prior occasions the City had tried to obtain enough
signatures and consents from the property owners in this area to annex
the pocket area but had been unable to do so. That the annexation of
any isolated parcels who were willing to come in would tend to defeat.
the ultimate purpose of annexing the resisting property owners in the
pocket area by reducing the total assessed value of properties wishing
to annex.
City Clerk Fitzpatrick to report on pocket of County property for March
15, 1965 meeting.
23. Communciation from E..P. Thompson, Water Superintendent, requesting
Council permission to procure proposal for preparation of plans and
specifications for repairing of the Stenner Creek Reservoir.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the re-
quest was approved. Motion carried.
24. On motion of Councilman Graves,
following ordinance was introduced.
amending portions of Section 7410.6
Municipal Code..
seconded by Councilman Miller, the
ORDINANCE NO. 305, an ordinance
and 7410.7 of the San Luis Obispo.
Introduced and passed to print 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
27. Communication from the Planning Director regarding the Litzie
Planned Development, and explaining the amended plan as proposed by
Mr. Litzie for development:of this housing complex, was ordered received
and filed.
31. Discussion by the City Council on policy conditions on the Covenant
regarding the 240 ft. elevation restriction for water service on the
Peterson Annexation.
Matter held over to agenda of March 15, 1965.
32. At this time the City Council discussed approving soliciting of
bids for demolition of Martin residence (Mission Plaza), preparing that
parcel and corner property for monthly parking rental, and authorization
of some type of sign designating parking lot 410. Lot is now open to
the public and is receiving little or no use.
Planning Directior Chapman asked that the Council not consider putting
in any more parking lots.in this block but to attempt to develop this
as Mission Plaza.
Councilman Graves discussed the possibility of the placing of a twenty
foot (20ft.) square steel pavillion for use in the area of the Mission
Plaza, and suggested that.the Council authorize Mr. Chapman to-investigate.
Mayor Davidson stated that presently owned City property is in a deplor-
able state and hoped that this property could be cleaned up and tempor-
arily paved for customer parking until additional parking is provided for
shoppers.
Mayor Davidson reported on meeting of the Downtown Association which is
vitally concerned with the development of the central core area of the
City.
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March 3, 1965
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Mr. McDonald reported on the meeting of the-Downtown Association, stating
that they discussed the development.of the Mission Plaza area and that the
consensus of opinion was that for the central core to move ahead that
additional parking is needed now and that his must.be provided before the
Mission Plaza plan can proceed. Mr. McDonald stated that the merchants/
property owners group feel that in the general vicinity of the Mission
Plaza area the need has been shown for two hundred (200) additional parking
1 spaces. He stated that the community can get immediate support for the
plan if this required parking is provided.
The matter of development of the City -owned property on Monterey and Broad
Streets into temporary parking for shoppers be referred to the Traffic
Committee.
Mr. Chapman, Planning Director, strongly urged that the City begin acqui-
sition of the property on the west side of Broad Street and Monterey for
development or a parking lot in accordance with his approved Mission Plaza
Plan.
City Engineer Romero stated he objected to any property acquisition for
parking lots until Dr. Faustman's parking need report is received.
Councilman Miller objected to the constant discussion of putting in
temporary parking and urged that the City Council proceed and develop
parking lots on a planned permanent basis.
Mayor Davidson stated that as soon as the Council takes the necessary steps
to develop parking on this City owned-property on Monterey, he was sure
that the Downtown Association in cooperation with the property owners who
could promote the orderly development of the project.
Mr. McDonald stated he felt if the City would come forward positively
regarding the development of parking, he was sure the property owners
would go ahead with private development.
City Administrative Officer Miller suggested that the Council:
1. Authorize the City Engineer to proceed with demolition of Martin
property.
2. Request the Traffic Committee to study limited parking and placement
of meters on Monterey and Broad Streets.
3. Council consider :-temporary meters on City -owned property on
Monterey Street.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, that the
City Engineer be authorized to proceed with demolition of Martin residence,
that the Traffic Committee study limited parking and meters on Monterey
and Broad Streets, and that the Council consider temporary meters on City -
owned property on Monterey Street. Motion carried.
33. Communication from the Chamber of Commerce regarding the revival of
the La Fiesta De Las Flores and asking the Council's cooperation, was re-
ceived and filed.
34. Communication from Richard L. Willett requesting consideration by the
Council of installing safety signal arms at the Marsh Street Railroad
' Coossing, similar to those at the Foothill Boulevard Crossing. .
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the matter was
referred to the Traffic Committee. Motion carried.
35. Communication from Mrs. Wally La Freniere requesting a street light on
Cerro Romauldo between Ferrini Road and Cuesta Drive.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the matter
was referred to the Traffic Committee. Motion carried.
City Council Minutes
March 3, 1965
Page 6
36. Communication from John R. Ross, 1149 Marsh Street, requesting the
City Council to give him.a tree and cover for street trees as he has al-
ready prepared the sidewalk recess at his expense.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by.Councilman Graves, the request
was granted. Motion carried.
37. Communication from Lt. General Archie J. Old, Jr., of the United
States Air Force regarding Armed Forces Day which will be May 15, 1965,
and asking City of San Luis Obispo's participation in this observation
of Armed Forces Day.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the
Mayor was authorized to issue a proclamation to the above effect.
Motion carried.
38. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel,
the following Grant Deeds and Agreements were approved and authorization
was given to the Mayor to have the Grant Deeds recorded and sign the
Agreements on behalf of the City.
A. Grant Deed and Agreement from Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church for
street widening and installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk on
Foothill Boulevard.
B. Grant Deed and Agreement from Henry H. Diel and Claire H. Diel for
street widening and.installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk on
Johnson Avenue.
C. Grant Deed.and Agreement from Edward Rosa and Bernice Rosa for
street widening and installation of curbs, gutters, and sidewalk
on Johnson Avenue.
39. Notice of hearing before the Public Utilities Commission of an
application to discontinue operation of passenger trains 151 and 154
between San Jose and Los Angeles, was received and filed on motion of
Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman.'Grayes.
40. Digest of the Assembly and Senate .Bills prepared by the League of
California Cities, was received and filed.
41. Announcement of the Monterey County Planning Council's annual con-
ference to be held at Asilomar, California, was received and filed. .
42. Mayor Davidson brought up for Council discussion the matter of the
location of the Junior College within the County. He stated he felt that
this school should be located.in a central area of the County as they
are using Camp San Luis Obispo as:.a temporary location, it should be
located there for a permanent location as the land is.already owned by
the public. He asked that the Council pass a resolution endorsing this
location and that copies be setn to Senator Kuchel, Senator Murphy,
Congressman Talcott, Senator Sturgeon and Assemblyman Shoemaker,
Governor Brown and President Johnson.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Miller, the follow-
ing resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION.NO. 1390, a resolution urging
selection of Camp San Luis Obispo as a.permanent site for the Junior
College. .
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
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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43. Mayor Davidson asked that the City Council also endorse a proposal
to use part of Camp San Luis Obispo as a national cemetery, which would
be a great asset to the County.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman:Whelchel, the follow-
ing resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 1391, a resolution urging
the use of a portion of Camp San Luis Obispo as a Veterans' Cemetery.
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
44. Mayor Davidson stated that as Mr. William Warne,.Director of Water
Resources, State of California, has suggested a nuclear power plant for
the California water plan and that a by- product of this process was a
sizeable quantity of potable water, that this water be stored in Whale
Rock on an interim or temporary basis.
Mayor Davidson suggested that a Council resolution be sent to the State
urging construction of this plant in the central coast area.
On motion of Mayor Davidson;. seconded by Councilman Miller, the follow-
ing resolution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 1392, a resolution urging
location of the State's nuclear power plant in the coastal area of San
Luis Obispo County.
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
45. Richard D. Miller, Administrative Officer, brought up the matter of
City -owned property at the San Luis Obispo Airport. He stated that the
City had purchased 26.348 acres in 1942 for $5,000 and had leased it to
the County for twenty five (25) years at $1.00 a year for airport purposes.
Since the lease was expiring, Supervisor Kimball had inquired about the
feeling of the Council regarding a quitclaim.
City Attorney Houser stated that a lease subject to termination in case
of abandonment of the property for airport purposes would be better for
the City.
On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the
City is desirous of renewing the lease with the County on an indefinite
basis subject to cancellation-=in case the property ceased to be used for
airport purposes. Motion carried.
1 46. Councilman Whelchel stated that he felt that the two taxi zones in
front of the bus station should be changed.
On motion of Councilman Whelchel,. seconded by Mayor Davidson, that the
taxi zones in front of the bus station be reversed no later than
March 10, 1965.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
City Council Minutes
March 3, 1965
Page 8
AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr.,
Clell W. Whelchel, Clay P.'Davidson
NOES: Donald Q. Miller
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the
meeting was adjourned.
, TRICK, CITY CLERK
APPROVED: April 5, 1965
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