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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/18/1966I Roll Call: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL July 18, 1966 - 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL Present: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel Mayor Whelchel asked that everyone stand in a moment of silent prayer in memory of William M. Houser, City Attorney, who had recently passed away. City Staff: Present: P. Chapman, Planning and Building Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; Ervin Rodgers, Police Chief; W. Flory, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; E. P. Thompson, Water Superintendent. The minutes of the meetings of June 20 and July 5, 1966 were held over. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, claims against the City for the month of July 1966 were approved and ordered paid subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. Motion carried. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 1. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's information a progress report on�the Standard Oil Company lease on Prado Road for construction of a service station facility on City owned property. Mr. Romero reported that the amendments and changes requested by the City Attorney, William Houser, had been made on the lease and that it was ready for Council action. As the Council just received copies of the lease prior to this meeting, a decision was held over to- Thursday, July 21, 1966 for further consideration. 2. Communication from Mr. and Mrs. Levin protesting the extremely high weed abate- ment charge for their property which was rototilled this year but had been burned in prior years. Prior to 1966 the weed abatement charges ran from $10.00 to $15.00 per year where as the 1966 charge was $60.00. Mrs. Levin appeared before the City Council and stated that they were willing to pay some increase but that figured that this was out of line and asked for some adjust- ment by the Council. Fire Chief, L. Schlobobm, explained to the City Council that the Levin parcel on Augusta Street was a large one acre lot, that it took'a lot of time to rototili as the lot was full of rocks and wire. Farther Chief Schlobohm stated that on July 10, 1966 he had reduced the charge from $60.00 to $48.000 On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the weed abatement charge be reduced to $25.00. Motion carried. Mrs. Levin thanked the City Council for its consideration. 3. Communication from Roto Rooter Sewer and Drain Service requesting Council consideration of allowing this firm to use the City sewers to dump refuse pumped by their septic tank truck of sewage collected *both within and without the City 'of San Luis Obispo. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, explained the problem faced by these companies that pump out septic tanks,,etc, and the fact that they are finding it extremely difficult to find dumping grounds for this sewage. He'stated that this had come before the Council several months ago and since that time he had been investigating ways and means of handling the situation. He stated one of the major problems was that the truck pumping sewage from septic tanks many times also picked up cans and rocks and he does not want this type of debris dumped into the sewer lines, as it would damage pumps, etc, at the sewage treatment plant. City Council Minutes July 18, 1966 Page 2 Mr. Romero stated that he felt that a special receiving equipment should be con- . structed by the City. He also stated that other Cities are faced with this problem and that they usually charge.by the truck load for dumping refuse and sewage into the sanitary system. He suggested on an interim basis that $5.00 per truck be the fee for this service. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the City establish an interim charge of $5.00 for 1000 gallons or less of sewage until the ' City adopts a permanent ordinance and the City Engineer to proceed with the con- struction of the dump rack. 7. On motion of Councilman Gallagher,. seconded by Councilman Spring, the following ordinance.. was introduced.for final passage. Ordinance No. 344, an ordinance rezoning 296, 282 and 278 Santa Rosa Street from R -4 to R -C. Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F.-Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None 7A.. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, the Mayor was authorized to aceept and record on behalf of the City a covenant from A. H. Nelson and J. B. Smith for installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk at the new street line on Santa Rosa Street at Montalban Street. Motion carried. 4. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the request.to change the name of Via Esperanza Street to Del Mar Court. The City Clerk presented a petition.signed by the majority of the residents of Del ' Mar Court requesting such a change and also a letter from the property owners on Via Esperanza stating that they had.no objection to the name change. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open. No one appeared before the City Council. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1582, a resolution changing the name of Via Esperanza to Del Mar Court. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None 8. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following ordinance was introduced for'final passage. Ordinance No. 350, an ordinance amending z ' certain portions of the zoning ordinance. Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None City Council Minutes July 18, 1966 Page 3 9. At this time the City Council continued the public hearing on the recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone from R -1 and R -3 to R-0 property located on the north side of Meinecke Avenue west of Highway No. 1. The following communication was received from the property owners Dorothea Meinecke, Elsbeth Meinecke Giorgi. and Margaret Meinecke Weant requesting that the City Council ' not consider the rezoning of their property at this time as they wish to withdraw their application as the three doctors who had agreed to purchase the property for construction of a medical office have found it financially impossible due to the requirements of full street improvements. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the City accept the request for withdrawing the rezoning application. Motion carried. 9B. At this time the City Council considered the matter of sidewalk improvements on both sides of Santa Rosa Street between Murray and Foothill Boulevard. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, that Dr. Cox be exempted from placing sidewalk on the east side of Santa Rosa Street where the encroachment of the creek makes this construction impractical. Motion carried. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that Cal Poly be exempt and not be required to put in sidewalk on Santa Rosa Street until the property is developed by the College. Motion carried. Councilman Blake and Councilman Miller voting no. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City delay construction of sidewalk on the west side of Santa Rosa Street between Murray and Foothill Boulevard until some development takes place. Motion carried. Councilman Miller voting no. ' On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the Council authorize the City Engineer to make a study on the need of sidewalk installation on Chorro Street from West Street to Rougeot Place. Motion carried. 4B. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of the Planning Commission to change the name of Lizzie Street from Johnson Avenue east to Wilding Lane to Las Lomas Street. Dr. Notley, Superintendent of the San Luis Obispo Coastal Unified School District, appeared before the City Council urging that the City Council change the name of Lizzie Street to Las Lomas Street. He stated that the request was based on complaints and criticism that he had heard from persons when referring to Lizzie Street, and he felt a more dignified name would add better feeling to the community. He stated he contacted all persons living on Lizzie Street and none of them objected to the name change. Mr. F. Bowden, property owner, appeared before the City Council and objected to the requested name change of Lizzie Street based on historical value of the name as it was named after the daughter of the developer of this portion of San Luis Obispo, and he felt that the as= Lizzie Street had a long historical significance to the community and its pioneers. Further, he stated he planned to extend Lizzie Street easterly past the adobe when he developed his property. ' Mr. E. Rogers objected to changing the name of Lizzie Street because of its histori- cal past and further he understood it was one of the first street names in San Luis Obispo. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Spring stated that he has been contacted by many property owners and residents of the City who objected to changing the name of Lizzie Street without some significant reason. Councilman Miller stated he objected -to the change of Lizzie Street because of the historical value of the name and its uniqueness and he felt no change was necessary. City Council Minutes July 18, 1966 Page 4 Councilman -Gallagher. -stated -he.had-,ao.obiection,to the street :name. -change -but felt that, the. City. -Council, .ihould go ,along with the - wishes .-of the proRa y: owners . Councilman Blake stated he would support the name change of Lizzie Street to Las Lomas rStreet. -as,.,reque ted.. zz,, and­iskiid--�bt- -change:-the-name,--,of7.---- Mayor. ...Whelchel stated-lie had,been-'contacted i to ..., ._­_ .- u :,.J _-�, - Lizzie.Street-,but..4id' feel. tfiaE.,the.,Council should change that ortion,3f;Wilding . I -,- .,.- � . . __ JA�'; .,,� .. . :, .1 "? , -.1a..... .1.9 .. 1. Lane now known as -Lizzie,..Street. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by'C''oundilman Gallagher; that the 'fiam_e_'"_0"f i L z . zie Street from JohAsonAvenue•,east to Wilding,Lane not be changed.— Motion :7 r; I.. IJ n carried. .. Council mari On motion of Councilman.Spring,-seconded byCouncilman Gallagher, .,the.following resolution was introduced;_-.R69olutio­n N6.'1583,-'a f eso'llit io"#�chafigi Fig 'tm-. name of e L�ifie. a portion of LL'_zie Stre­ t to Wilding Passed .and adopted -on..the-f:dll:cFiing'i6l-k 'call '-vote . AYES: Frank Gallagher,' Emmons Blake; Af tt uf' F. .:,,:,Donald,.Q. Miller, Clell W. Whe lchel.,,, NOES,:' N ne ................ ABSENT: None 5. -.At this _t ime,..the� _:bity-Cou"JficIl -held a.,pi5liE*heafihg..6h':�ihe-r6tomn6ndat 'io "h­of "the Traff"i-c 'Committee.,io- remove., theall'iia- �&rking meters'orf Monterey, - Street ' between B omo�tr_eeis'and t6 reinstate _-a­tW­-0'J`K5u-'r 'p'a-rkifig IiEit. f6zfd and- Nip Mayor Whelchel declared t he' public.hearing,;opep Mr. Leitcher appeared,,b­iifo' i�e"-uhizi'-,City C_-buic3.;1J"and-,'stated he agreed with- Yh e prq po gAl to eliminate all day parking meters onMonterZ y Street between gidad S t ieei -And .Fipomo,e-Street and-alsoifelt that the two hour-unmetered zone.for,this.portion.of r-,, - r-, e Monterey S t et was the piopei action. He further suggested that the City Council consider' sometim'e­lfn thee " - future the removal..,of.,all,parking,.meters,in the City of _• San Luis :1 Obispo as an inducement and I �7 r % r,. encouragement- .,for,shBppers_visiting the City. Mavoi.WIiel6b:61'-d6clared. the. public -4 r i On motion of ' � Co—unc' -n" �e d..bY'Cbufic_i: md Gallagher, 't f4e the' iecomm&nda- tion-of'i��"ITaffib'Cdmfiitti& V&&6&&0ted'and `mief&f� 'afid"pf-b-sts We'r&moved at-this % time. Motion carried. X... Communication. rom. Harry Murphy, Attorney 'r'e`pr'e s'-e nt ihg "Dan s- d requesting that a temporary pe'iidt" be 'ranted 'io-Ddfi'.S '6d'cktdil7-LoVpge to connect to the I .'.crbb - l a D TV -servic1e�-- through Parkiig Lot No.''V'uhtil such time as-all servi ce o underground -in' ln' ac'cordanceF with 'th6- Utility­Di:strict.-` Oil.motion of Councilman.Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City, . . , , I `authorize ­ ' — , -T-!7= . ., Council -i"-"vdi�rairi'c'd"to' fWtable TV 'Cotgany-,to `seiirej Cocktail, Ldung�' ­ I.. ­ � :� - I , l,­ ­ !... -... - - J with overhead wires through Parking Lot No. 6 subject to the-fil'ing of-a-,lett6f that the Cocktail.Lounge owner and.the Cable Company,will.remove the wire when the balance 0 - the' area: O " es- iffid'. ;_. 146ti;dii carried.' 6. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation the Traffic Committee that parking be, restricted - on the west side of Broad Street- between Serrano Drive and Center S'treet. the ffdtices'maited lout'-�:k'pilal Ln"�- Mr. Romero, 'Pity:.Eng neer',_ state that was intention to restrict all par ing'on boundaries were misleading as was e in the west side of Broad Street between Serrano Drive and Cent,6r. siree't -but only, areas where -the. slopef of., -the. hillside encroached, into the: parking lane-. LLJ;. Mr. Romero then eiip"iain'ed-fhaf'cars p&fledd `alb7h&IdEF'thdse­- hill's ide -a=6is -16:n6fdach- into the driving lanes, thus partially blocking traffic. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open. I I I City Council lanutes July 182 1966 Page 5 Mr. Gary Cully, resident; appearedi before the City:CouncIl and objected.to the placing by--,the City of any parking•:restriction on Broad-.Street due to-the narrowness of the street and the high speed traffic -used on the street and he felt that the; Installation of sidewalks would make the street narrower and more hazardous. - He explained that he had several accidents with people hitting his truck while it was parked in front of his - house in the: sidewalk arede, Mr. Elmer Green; :-181 North-Broad Street-, did-not object•,to:the:proposal of restrict- ing property on Broad Street` - unless 'it affected his = property: He etated.that if it affected his property he would object and strenuously protest.such an action. wHe stated - that- -he'-also parks - his -:car in what would,belthe sidewalk area and if he were required to put in curb-and-gutter he would-be afraid to leave -his car in front of his house. Fire Chief Schlobohm urged•that'the City Council widen this- portion of Broad Street as this is the road used by trucks from Fire Station No. 2 to go easterly and southerly to the Laguna Lake area. He felt that =the narrowness-of this street was extremely hazardous for all types of traffic: Mr. Cully again appeared before the City-Council and suggested that stop signs be ,- installed on Broad Street to see if this could not slow down the traffic movement and make the street safer. - _ Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed. on motion of Councilman Gallagher,, seconded by-Councilman..Miller,.that the matter, of restricting traffic on portions of Broad Street between.Serrano Drive and Center Street be re- referred to the Traffic Committee for additional study and report to the City Council at: the. next. meeting. Motion carried. In the matter of the installation of sidewalks on the east side of Broad Street continued from a-prior meeting,- it was moved'by Councilman Miiler,,seconded by Mayor Whelchel that curbs and gutters not be required on Broad Street, Files 145, 146 and 147. Motion carried. 11. Communication from the•County Department of- Public Health regarding the, installation of sanitary'facilities at thelmaintenance.gard:iocated on Emily Street. The Health Department was particularly interested in shower facilities for employees who are required to work in the City �sewer'linesr'and could =be 'contaminated by the , sewage. -The Health 'Department -felt -that if showers' werev(available =the employees• would not be' required to go how 'i'n possibly contaminated clothing., Mr_ Romero,. City Engineer,.stated that this item of showers and locker rooms had been placed by him on the last two aanual budgets= but:that the'.ghower-facilities had been removed during`the'budget sessions.. -He stated ,-that he felt this was an absolute`necessity for the times when the employees are required to fix breaks or leaks in the sewer lines and werenit,abls to cleanup prior to going home. .Mr. Romero added that he had also requested- in�past budgets sufficient funds to buy coveralls for the street and sewer department employees to wear on the job and that could be left at thermainteaarice yard if contaminated. Mr. Romero stated that in this years budget he was planning on proceeding with the locker room but urged that the Council reconaider and authorize the construction of ' a shower for use by the employees when called out for emergency sewer work. The City Council discussed the request for the addition of shower facilities at the maintenance yard ind'also discussed the -fact. that shower facilities were being constructed with funds from this years',budget at the City sewer plant. on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded -by -Mayor Whelchel;.•,that a shower be included In the proposed locker =roW being built at -the maintenance-yard: Motion carried., Councilman Gallagher voting no. l • Mr. Romero was °instructed - to` notify Mr. Gates of the .County Health Department' that the City is presently'working oa the�lhstaliation•of shower facilities at the sewer plant and maintenance yard. City Council Minutes 0- July 18, 1966 Page 6 10. Com'm'ufiication' froa:Jadk)Ander son. appealingc.the 1 provisions -of rSecti o. n. _, . 7 410;6 of -.; f the7Mfhicipal `Code :d6aling;. with;m4ine!extdnsionscto.-.new-customers and-ob je c ted to.-t i e requieimini­of ._.the-_-T4ater customer-:beingz-required: to exteiidl:the water. main-to, serve".-. the it".prooerty.,­� n b Mr. Anderson, Guaranteed Homes, appeared -,,bef orec; the.-.; City,"..Councile.:on behalf. of Mr;.,-, and Mrs. DeCastro who desire to build a home on Ferrini Road but cannot be served 76 the'Vater main:-does ---not extend past their tpropg-gty;'butcqpds on•Felton!W4y.6 -,He!f6els -96 -beaf that:.a's ar,tim'payer and water!.-,custo=r�,that;theiCity.-,should,extend.,..t.his,Edifi'- d- the�:'Eosts.: f or-- such.. installation.,:. Hericontinued that. -he � understood. the- ordinarice. requiring extensions of-water mains _, to.1, bet: pgid,.7for by:)the customers -buE.:felt. the esftmated:cosnof $2.-,;500--was•,.excessive-,to;sjerve, one. proper t Mr. Thompson Director of the Water Department, referred the City Council to Section 7410-.6-_'of�the Manic ipalq Codd? whi-ch 7deal s- wit h,.thi s. Councilman Miller stated.he fe-lt._that,,.,while-. this was.,.,a h.ards.hip,for-.a.;s.ingle.,p�r9peFty owner, other persons in the City are required7.tO'comply;with the prgviS.ions:_of,..the..., Municipal Code dealing with water and sewer main extensions and therefore could see no reason' for' A- var-i ance",;f or thi s-,app 1-ic ant.%, ;4:3 Councilman Gallagher stated that he too could understand the. Problem; of developing,, one lot but felt that everyone should be treated equally under the ordinances and: therefore felt that the main should),be..Out-:in,.by . tife7,propekrty,ovners.. Codhc"i-lidad- Spr-ing' and --Couficil6a:h-,rBlake. both: :agreed, .that-.the% provisions qt the; Municipal- rCod 6.­9houl:d -' big upheld.,' ­ % On motion of Councilman Gallayh er;7 -seconded 'by CounciIman.,Spring,- j:tha_t..., the.• variance requested be denied. Motion carried. 4 :Ma36r 'Whelchel, declafed':a :rec4ss_Eat, 9.:10.,P.M. ..The meeting. _reconvened ,at.:9 :20. P wfth 'All Councilk6h presert. 12. Communication from the P.G.&E. Company requesting that the City Council waive the requiiemerits-mof:.-ai.Ft;anchise:cBond:.-As,,.-g.m;c�pq(q-t�iqq,,q�f.:ppArating.an,-electrical•. distribution. system.,in)-'t .,City:of.. San Luis Ob spo The bonds were required An -the past to guarantee the fulfillment of the franchise by the utility. Further „:' the State.,.Public FUti-lity,,.Code ihas,been. amended to make'the`filiiig of '.a' bond discretionary with,:,the.,_City Counc,il.-,.,_Theref ore, P.G.&E.-asked,that-the City.Council pass a resolution waiving the�:K@�quirement.of-fi,ling-the franchise m ond as required under ordinance No. 248 (New Series). On motiori:of acounclIman ..Blake, - seconded - by Councilman da' aghei,-thc-� following lowing . 1 M resolution�.w.as.-introduced.,:)Resol-ution No. 1585; a resolution.appr.ovir ig �.,cance 1 latlon L 7. V of-.fbond!.:-of•.P.G-'&E; Company executed.,in.consideration-of:,grant.by'the.City,of-San.,,, Luis Obispo.---of f ranchise.to use:;streetg. of ..City for_purpoRses..,ii! jOrdinanc.e. Noe 249'&S. Ras:sed aimid: adopted; on -.the:; following, roll ..,c a 11 m vote,: rm 7. AYES: Emmons Bl ake,,.Frank,, Gal laghei;.. Arthur - F..,pp-Fing,] Donald Q. Miller, Clell W._Whelctel__ !:0--�'-L,ZOES: --None-. m. ABSENT: None Y. At ::this.-time,-the::City-CounciI considered-. ,,an a1n­ voi­nte­ e t­ ol;he--. C- itM y-Pla. nL n-_ i n- gM­ ..­'­ ... I , m resiped. Commission to-,.term -,term-of Mrs:r Abkin.who•7has, of•.:Miyor Whelchel-,:-_.-seconded by%-Councilman Gallagher,; Mrs.:,.E. LaVerne Schfieider:7-was� appointed­to, the -,Planning Commission - t6­C_qI#P.1`e-t_e-- tYie -Tn-&xDired term,; of Mrs. Abkin. Motion carried. 13-..-;.Com=,nicationjrom J;- Hathawayi_.,r.epr4p.senting; Yellow.r Cab,.. "any,. regarding the - M� . - w I M 11-L J- _ .11; 1 transferring of., the. :_..Yellow.-Cab Comnanv-Certificaie of Public Convenience-and­--7 - - - - , - L! Necessity to Mrs. Helen L. Smith. In accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code a public hearing will be held on the requested transfer on August 15, 1966. City Council Minutes July 18, 1966 Page 7 14. Communication from the Division of Hiahways, District V, regarding studies for improvement of Route 227 for its entire length between Route 101 at Arroyo Grande and Route 101 in San Luis Obispo. Communication received and filed. ' 24. Communication from the Planning Director notifying the City Council that the approach ramp to the footbridge in the Mission Plaza area has been completed but that the project is at a point where paving and fencing could be installed, lighting added and the bridge could then be placed into service. Further, W. Chapman suggested that the City Council suggest a date for the closing of Parking Lot No. 75 etc, should be considered by the City Council. Mrs. McMeen, President of the Art Association, appeared before the City Council and presented an architect's rendering of the proposed Art Center and Museum to be constructed in the Mission Plaza area when the lease with the City has been con- summated. Mrs. McMeen also presented architectural floor plans of the proposed building to be built by the Association. The City Council discussed with Mrs. McMeen the possibility of changing the exterior of the proposed building to blend in more with the Mission spanish or moorish architecture. Mr. P. Chapman, Planning Director, stated that the Planning Commission was referring the proposed Art Center and Museum to the City's Design Review Board for their comments and Wgestions for blending the Art Museum into the Mission Plaza theme. 15. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1584, a resolution of intention to encourage the development of a collector City street. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: .Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None 16 6 17. At this time the City Council considered the plans and specifications of Parking Lot No. 11, Mr. Romero stated that he had proceeded with the plans and specifications for the improvement of this parking lot but wished to again ask the City Council if they desired to acquire a piece of property from Mrs. Goff in order to add to the lot. He felt that the acquisition of the Goff property would make a better development• even though the City Council had taken prior action to not include this property in the lot due to the excessive cost to purchase the rear property from Mrs. Goff. It was the common consent of the City Council that the City proceed on the basis of the prior action and not acquire additional land from Mrs. Goff, Mandert, etc. Mr. Romero then brought up the matter of a lease between Nb ron Graham and Mr. Muzio, former owner of the property on which Parking Lot No. 11 is to be built, for storage ' of art materials in a smaller building in the parking lot. Mr. Romero stated that Mr. Muzio was attempting to find other storage and that Mr. Graham would cooperate if other substitute storage were available but at this time could not report on these negotiations. The matter of the approval of plans and specifications of Parking Lot No. 11 was held over to the meeting of August 1, 1966 hoping that this matter regarding the Graham lease would be settled by that time. 18. Discussion by the City Council on future parking lot acquisitions in the downtown area was ordered held over. City Council Minutes July 18, 1966 Page 8 19.•,• Councilman Gallagher- brought.. to .,the, .Council's.lattention the.-,.question of..._.. t,44EL. height -,;of, .the" downtown- street".trees which,;are,• pie sent ly.cover,ing up' the business -signs so that the public can not see t'he.business locations.fiom the passing automobiles. Councilman Gallagher continued that a number of business - people had- contacted him to see .if something. could be _done. to, -,trim these. - trees., a;:proper,rheight- , so _that. the locations would not.bre- obscured by. ytheltrees. Councilman.Gallagher.stated that he felt that _the.wrong_type of tree.. had been.plAnEed on the Chorro Street . area. ,and that ,this,problem:would,be a difficultone.to•ove. =come,. .., !,K Mr. Flory, Park and Recreation Super intend`enE, stated that the trees for Chorro ` Street .were,planted ­so �that.,;they_ would grow ,above•the,business.signs..Put that his,. -.: department -would keep the trees trimmed, to any height the _,Council .desired; 'but that ' constant trimming of:.the,;tree tops would .force, the;rtrees. to_grow ;down and bushier.-. Mr. Flory suggested that possibly the City could - consult with.a tree expert and some recommendations as to the best method of controlling the tree growth. Mr. Flory -: suggested.�s everal�,persons: who. might_be.of help on•this.matter.,-•,,,....- Mr. Flory was asked by the City Council to contact some of these experts- to..se_e..what it would cost to have a study made on this matter. This matter was continued,:to the•.meeting of.:August -1, 1966..• ._ 20. At this time the City Council discussed what could be done to'clean up the sidewalks; in_ the .. downtown. -area „which. • are•_ stained and; are extremely dirty.-:_, - . v;J:::e'f.•:__ +�' '�.J :R_'�,..., ._i ?! -; ... -".ter ... ..'. _.. hr.., �._•. :•i :`.'P.f_•�_•. •,-; After discussion of various possibilities "for aleaning-the'sidewalks.,;•it -.was decided that this was the responsibility of the property 6wners and tenants -i•i ., --. �... .. .� On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by 'Councilman Sp =iii -, Elias'the "city Council write a letter to the :Downtown- Association, �. Re,taih Merchants Division, of.. the Chamber of Commerce and the �Property Owners, Association - stating the:Coiincil�s °`concern for the dirty sidewalks in the downtown aiea and 'a "string- coope rat ion "from these groups to clean up this problem. Motion carried. _ 21. Communication from the Planning Commission regarding the Auto, Park- .annexation .and recommending that the whole area between Los Osos Road, Madonna Road and Highway 101., be, included.. in. the. annexation and that the. property.., owners affected can be contacted to see if they would support "or oppose the annexation: On motion'of Councilman. Blake,,seconded by. Councilman Spring, the recommendation of the .Planning Commission: was. approved:, and accepted: Mofion carried. .i: •. i.. .,ter. ,., 22,t ..Planning. Director., ,P.eter.:Chapinan,, stated, that:•the. Thrf.ty;;,Drug Company submitted, amended •signs .for. ,their store in" the` Polin,'Shopping :Center. The total area of, ahe: signs comes` within 200,.,square..feet... One ,of_� he signs; will • Be'. placed on _tkie . roof and the top to extend slightly above the highesf point. Mr. Chapman continued, -that the -Sign Committee .studyiiij amendments to -rtlie sign." ordinance recently_ agreed to recommend inclusion of roof sign§ in the`C =1 Dist'r`ict provided.;they. do, not, extend: above the highest point. of the joof,..: _Mr. Chapman, Planning Director, then presented sketches and.plot pi. fans of' -the location and size of the sign requested by thrifty. - On •motion of.•Counci'Lman Mi.11er,,..seconded..by . Councilman - .Spring,, that the City: Council approve the signs as requested by Thrifty, Drug ;and ;ahown .o`n t'56 plot "p1ans..p resented. Motion carried. _ ` 23. . Communication`.from the .-Planning :Director regarding''a proposed-'roof- sign-for', Polin Shopping "Center. Mr. Chapman.:rePorted� that the Santa Maria Neon Sign_Company.wishes to replace.the flashing roof sign advertising 'M,. "i wi tli'a` larger sign which- 'will' be non = f lash ing. 1 1 1 City Council Minutes July 18, 1966 Page 9 Mr. Chapman-continued that the.Sign Committee has_agreed.to_ recommend that roof• signs be permitted in the C -N Districts providing they do not exceed above the ridge line. This would prohibit the new MR..,Z sign but in.view.of the fact that it will replace a higher flashing sign, 1W.-Chapman stated he thought,.it would be reasonable to approve the new sign. ' Councilman Blake stated that he objected to the new sign as it was larger than the one being taken down and felt that this was an expansion of..the use.and,.he did not support this exchange of signs. Councilman Gallagher stated that he realized the sign was larger but in order to remove the objectionable sign with the present flashing action, that he would accept the new sign. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the Council approve the new sign for MR. Z as requested by the Santa Maria Neon Company. Motion lost on the following roll call vote: AYES: Arthur F. Spring, Frank Gallagher NOES: Emmons Blake, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel ABSENT: None 25. At this time the City Council considered appeals for adjustments or protests for assessments made by the City Assessor made on the 1966 /67 Assessment Roll. The City Clerk reported that no written protests had been received to date. Mayor Whelchel announced that this was the time the City Council would consider any protest for adjustment for individual property assessed by the City.Assessor. No one appeared before the City Council.. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the City Council Council close the hearings on the 1966 /67 Assessment Roll. Motion carried. 26. Communication from James D. Driscoll, Chief Clerk of the State Assembly, forwarding assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 52 proclaiming the year 1969 as California's Bicentennial year and announcing a celebration for same and appointment of committees for such celebrations. 27. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the Mayor was authorized to accept the following grant deeds and quitclaim deeds on behalf of the City and record same. A. Grant Deed and Agreement for the Christian Churches of Southern California for Foothill Boulevard widening. Be Grant Deed and Agreement from C. C. and Be A. Ebnet for Orcutt Road setback line widening. C. Grant Deed and Agreement from J. B. Roope, L. R. & S. L. Kimmey for Orcutt Road setback line widening. ' D. Quitclaim Deed from Tognazini and Whitehead to the City of San Luis Obispo and Serafino Martinelli for PCRR r/w in the Laguna Lake property. Motion carried. 28. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following salary step increases were approved effective August 1, 1966. Motion carried. KRANICH, Beatrice, Stenographer, from Step 1 at $375 to Step 2 at $395 per month, effective August 1, 1966. MARCOM, Edward, Fireman, from Step 2 at $521 to Step 3 at $550 per month, effective August 1, 1966. MELLO, Stanley, Fire Captain, from Step 3 at $635 to Step 4 at $670 per month, effective August 1, 1966. City Council Minutes July 18, 1966 Page 10 unciT� adourned t'eecutivesesi'on todisciss personnel= matterThe Cfq-Co s:' On'kmotion of,-Councilman $lake ;'',sec d' onde'by Councilman Millerthe meeting Adjourned-. t "thiirsday; - July=21 ` 1966= 'at: -7 30-P.M.a Motion "carried. " = APPROVBD'c "August= N 1966' _..':r:a• x; :•.:' . _. -•: �� /�c� a ;t .= FITZP TRICK -" CITY CLERK c r _ _ _y ♦_.__.. • _ ..r -_ .. .. _ •. .lam ..'. �.._. ? _„-! .Jig•_ J_ I :,v .7� �f ^.., '.0 r _._... _. , IL L