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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. 1 1 1 City Council Minutes 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. 1 1 City Council Minutes March 3, 1965 Page 5 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 1 1 City Council Minutes March 3, 1965 Page 7 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 1 1