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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/05/1970MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA January 5, 1970 - 7:00 P.M. City Hall Pledge Roll Call Present: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz . City Staff Present: R. D. Young, Planning Director; d. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; J. Stockton, Park and Recreation Supervisor; H. Johnson, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; E. Rodgers, Police Chief. The minutes of the meeting of December 15, 1969 were approved as presented. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, claims against the City for the month of January 1970 were approved subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. Motion carried. 1. The City Council considered the resolution of the City of Paso Robles regar- ding pollution control and requesting:the Board of Supervisors of the County of San-Luis Obispo to take action to-begin controlling all types.of 'pollution in the County. Mayor Schwartz stated he agreed with the intent of the resolution and hoped that the City of San Luis Obispo would adopt a similar but stronger resolution so that the County of San Luis Obispo-and all its cities could begin work on con- trolling all types of pollution in the environment. Councilman Miller made the following statement. The City of Paso Robles is to be commended for their action on the problem of pollution. There is need for control. We the cities must step forward and recommend to all levels of government that we "declare war on all forms of pollution ". Recently-I proposed to the Council that we consider setting a definite date to bar the sale of the internal combustion engine in our City unless proper.smog control devices be installed on new cams. Is this asking too much of Detroit? Is this too.radi:cal? - - is it? Air - pure air. - is a vital substance in substaining life. If so then why do we as a people allow a known polluter - the automobile - to continue unabated to foul our air? bt,suggestions are: 1. Join Paso Robles in pledging our support of a County pollution ordinance. 2. Our City to hold public hearings to consider the adoption..of the following ordinances: a -) Compulsory solid waste collection; b) Prohibition of all burning except in domestic fire places. 3. Representatives from the State of California-be invited to publicly present their program in air pollution control. 4. Manufacturers of automobiles be requested to publicly present their program for manufacturing smog free engines. Why, you may ask, bother the manufacturer? Isn't it time they were bothered? I suspect their many years of indifference can be traced to their near immunity to public scrutiny. It is time we aimed the spotlight on Detroit. City Council Minutes January 5, 1970 Page 2 Councilman Spring agreed with the comments made by the Mayor and Councilman Miller but also felt that in addition to the air and other pollution problems, the City should take some action against the disposal of solid waste, particularly that being disposed of in the creek and other open areas. He also felt that possibly the City Council should consider some sort of compulsory garbage pickup so there could be no excuse for anyone not disposing of garbage and other solid wastes. Councilman Bl.akez agreed with the proposal of initiating a mandatory or�.compul- sory garbage pickup within the City as he felt this was one of the biggest problems in keeping the City clean. He suggested that the City Council hold public hearings on this problem in order to hear the feelings of the citizens, regarding pollution, dumping, etc. Mayor Schwartz stated he felt that the people of San Luis Obispo and the sur- rounding area.were very ai-mre of the pollution problem and he felt that the majority of the people would go•along" with the Council's efforts to protect the air, water'and land of the community. At the same time the-Council considers developing a mandatory garbage collection system,the City might also consider outlawing all outdoor burning, except barbeques and fireplaces, to go along with the clean air program. Councilman Graham suggested that the'Council should study the proposal carefully before holding_:a public hearing so that all possible questions brought up by.the citizens could be answered. He questioned a mandatory or compulsory garbage col- lection system as he'felt that many people might be upset at being forced to have this type of service. The City Council discussed the best approach for initiating a mandatory garbage. collection system -and outlawing all outdoor burning with the exception of -bar- beques and fireplaces. 1 1. Councilman Miller suggested that whatever is done by the City Council regarding this matters that the public be'kept informed as to what the Council is doing without springing anything on them with no prior information. Councilman Blake agreed that the City Council should hold a public hearing in order to get the feelings of the citizens before a lot of staff . time is expended on this problem. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the -City Council hold a public hearing to determine the desirability of a compulsory garbage collection system in the City and prohibition of outdoor burning. The meeting was-set-for February'2, 1970 at 8:00-P.M. The'City Clerk was instructed to write the Mayor of Paso Robles commending the City for the passage of its resolution. 2. Request from R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, for permission to make the required salary -arid wage survey of other comparative public and private agencies as required in the City Charter. On motion of Councilman Millers seconded by Councilman Blake, the request was approved and the Administrative Officer was authorized to make the salary and gage study. The cities of Oxnard and Santa Barbara were to be dropped and the City of Santa Cruz added to the study. Motion carried. 3. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer., introduced Tom Harding, who had been appointed to be Deputy Director of Civil Defense for the City of San Luis Obispo. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Spring, the appointment of Tom Harding as Deputy Director of Civil. Defense for. the City was approved. Motion carried. 5. Communication from the Planning Director, requesting that Jack Wilson be given a temporary appointment to the Design .Review Board to fill the position of Bob Reynolds who has been unable to participate on the Board due to.illness. The temporary appointment is necessary so that a quorum can handle the ba6iness brought before the Board. 1 LJ� L7 1 1 1 City Council Minutes January 5, 1970 Page 3 R. Levine, Chairman of the Design Review Board, stated he had contacted Imo. Wilson and he would be happy to work on a temporary basis. Also, he had contacted Mr. Reynolds and he had no objections to,the temporary appointment during his illness. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Blake, Jack Wilson was given a temporary appointment to the Design Review Board. . 6. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman S ring, the following ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 472.. an.ordinance amending the Official Zone :lap ofethe.City of.San Luis Obispo. (To rezone from R -1 and PD R -3 to R -H-S that property known as 1192 Foothill Boulevard.) Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake,•.Myron Graham., Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 7. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by_Ccuncilman S rin , ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 467, an amending the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code to•establish a building on Osos Street from Monterey Street to Higuera Street. Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz. NOES: None ABSENT :: None the following ordinance setback line 8. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone from M-R AH and M -R to M -S' AH that property generally located north of Orcutt Road between Broad Street and the Southern Pacific Railroad right -of -way. • The City Clerk reported that the notice of public hearing.had'been advertised for ten days prior to the hearing and that all property owners within 300 feet.of the boundaries of the proposed rezoning had been notified in writing, R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented the following recommendations of the Planning Commission for rezoning. 1. The subject property was recently annexed to ihe.City. While under County jurisdiction it was zoned.M (light manufacturing). Upon annexation the prop- erty was automatically converted to City M-R (research - manufacturing) which is the closest City designation to the County M classification. 29 The existing uses within the area proposed for rezoning predominately fall within the category of the M Classification and there appears to be no develop- ment that conforms to the uses permitted or the standards set forth in the M-R District. 3. Since the M- R .District is basically a manufacturing - research district, the industries permitted are limited and the development standards are very restric- tive,therefore making it difficult if not impossible to develop the remaining vacant parcels within this area. 4* It was the consensus of the Commission that the M Classification would be appropriate for the area, however, the Commission was.of the opinion, that the S (design control) designation should'be attached to the M zone in order to en- sure that the development of vacant properties would be compatible with existing ::e.developmento City Council Minutes January 5, 1970 Page 4 Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. No one appeared before the City Council. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman -Graham., seconded by Councilman. S i i the following or- dinance was introduced. inane No. 473, an ordinance amending the Official Zone Map of the-City of San Luis.Obispo. (To rezone from M-R AH and M -R to M-0 AH that property located generally north of Orcutt Road between Broad Street and the Southern Pacific Railroad right -of -Way.) Passed to print on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone from R -1 and R -3 to PD:R-0 that property gener- ally located on the south side of Johnson Avenue Between the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-away and Ella Street. The City Clerk reported that the notice of public hearing had been properly ad- vertised and that all property owners within 300 feet of the boundaries of the proposed rezoning had been notified. R. D. Young, Planning Director, presented the following recommendations of the Planning Commission for the rezoning. 1. The subject property is approximately 32.2 acres in area and is presently zoned R -1 and R -3. It is bounded on the north and east by an R -3 District and on the south and west by an R -1 District. The property has:: frontage on Johnson Avenue, which is designated as a mahor street on the Major-Street and Highway Plan. �r 2. The applicant is requesting rezoning of 13.6 acres -of R -1 property and 19.2 acres of R -3 property to.PD R-0 in order to develop a medical complex consisting of'.a 156 -bed hospital, a medical clinic, medical offices, extended care facilities.and 24 multiple family units. 3. The applicant is proposing the development in three phases: The phasing is as follows Phase I. 156 -bed hospital, 57j680 square foot clinics -428 parking spaces, to be completed within two years of date of approval. Phase II. Addition of 45,000 square foot medical office, addition of 129 parking spaces, to be completed within five years after completion of Phase I. .Phase III. Extended care facility, board and self care facility, 24 apartment units, parking - not enumerated, to be completed withia five . years after completion of Phase II. 4. The Commission was of the opinion that the proposed development, if developed in accordance with the conditions established by them would not "' be in conflict with the General Plan recommendations for this general'area. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to the followingcconditions: 1. Phase I shall be completed within'two.years from date -of approval. 20 Preliminary plans shall be resubmitted for Phases IT and III at such time as the applicant is prepared to initiate the respective phases. 3. Street trees shall be planted along all street'frontages'subjeet.to approval of the Parks and Recreation Department. 1 1 1 City Council Minutes January 5, 1970 Page 5 4. The Plan shall be modified to eliminate the parcel 81 feet by.150 feet at the northwest corner 6f the property. The site plan shall be redesigned to provide for the shift of the driveway and the proposed.structures in Phase I, 81 feet to the south with said redesign to be approved by the Department of Planning and Building. 6. One•fire hydrant shall be installed adjacent to the.hospital and medical offices entrance, Johnson Avenue 300 feet north of Ella Street. 7. One fire hydrant shall be installed adjacent to the hospital entrancep Ala Street, 330 feet west of Johnson Avenue. 8. InstaDlation of two private fire hydrants at rear of hospital, clinic and medical offices complex, these to be installed as part of Phase I con - - structions and to include the 8 -in6h water main for supply of these hydrants as well as installation of an 8 -inch Hersey FM compound.water meter on the Johnson Avenue frontage. 9. At such time as Phase III is approved, the extension of the 8 -inch private water main as shoran on the site plan presented, along with installation of the additional private fire hydrants shown. (Requirements 6, 7, 8 are based on the premise that the water supply for the automatic..Sprinkler system be sep- arate from the private system proposed. 109 The parking and access shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer and public street improvements shall be required only on the ad- jacent street frontages as each phase develops. 11. Development shall be in accordance with all conditions established by the Planning Commission and with all applicable codes and ordinances. 12. A.-precise plan for Phase I shall be submitted within six months and at such time all property within the development shall be under the ownership of the applicant. Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open. F. Rochlin, architect for the project, appeared before the City Council and re- viewed for the Council what was being planned for this project. He stated that the plans and specifications have been in preparation for 18 months and that this project will be a total health care facility which will replace the French Clinic and-Hospital on Marsh Street. He stated.that his frim specializes in hospital design and this hospital when completed, will be one of the finest medical facil- ities in the state of California. He stated it would be a group.medical complex offering general hospital care, group clinic offices, offices for staff doctors, extended care facilities,. including intensive care and cardiac care, self care facilities and housing for staff members. He continued that the present plan allows 800 square feet of -area for each bed in the hospital which is a larger area than in any hospital in California. He then listed the specific facilities that.will be provided in this complex.. Dr. C. French stated that all the property needed for this development has either been acquired or is under contract for acquisition. No one appeared before the City Council against the rezoning. Dr. French� upon question, stated that this particular location was picked for the development of this hospital complex due to its size and its availability and its proximity to other facilities in the area. Another reason was that it was on a main City thoroughfare which would make ingress and egress easier. Mayor Schwartz.declared the.public_ hearing closed. City Council Minutes January 5s 1970 Page 6 D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that the utilities were adequate to�serve the development. If the sewer line proves to-be inadequate, past city policy would• call for City cost in enlargement. Mayor Schwartz reviewed for the City Council the 12 conditions placed upon the development by the Planning Commission. He suggested that condition #1 be a- mended to read as' follows: "Phase I be started within two years from date of approval". He-also suggested that condition #9 be amended to.read as followss "That the extension of an adequate private water main, etc. be installed at the time.Phase III is approved ". Further, he suggested that condition #13 be added as follows: "Driveways on Johnson Avenue should be designed for ingress only". On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Graham, the folloving.. ordinance was introduced. Ordinance.No. 474, an ordinance amending the Official Zone Map of the City of San Luis Obispos o rezone from R -1 and R3: to :FD .R-0 that property generally located on the south side of Johnson Avenue between the Southern Pacific Railroad right- of-way and Ella Street.) Passed to print on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake., Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 10, D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's considerations the final map of Tract 393., Lynn Subdivision, located at Madonna and Los Oaos Roads. He also presented for the Councils consideration the nine special conditions placed on the subdivision. 1. The subdivider agrees to fully improve Madonna Road adjacent to the. subdivisions except that the parking lane and curbs gutter and sidewalk are not required on the south side at this time. 2. The subdivider agrees to bring Los Osos Road to sub -grade and install curb, gutter and sidewalk along the frontage. The City agrees to place base and paving on Los Osos Road. 39 The subdivider shall reimburse the City the sum of $7,700 (equivalent to 220 lots at $35/lot) for a share of the,capacity,advanced in the sewer.trunk lines; lift station and force main service the subdivision. 4. The subdivider shall-pay the City the sum of $5,611.55 (76.033 net acres at $350 /acre) connection charge to the City water system in accordance-with. Section 74.015 of the Municipal Code. 5. Upon completion and acceptance of the waterline on Madonna Road, and receipt of a certified statement of costs the City will pay for the.dif- ference between a 12 -inch and a 10 -inch line. 69 It is mutually agreed that the grading permit fee will be deposited° with other subdivision inspection fees and that these funds will be.treated . as normal subdivision inspection feels. 7. The developer will install a stop sign on Madonna Road at Los Osos Rd. 8. The developer shall dedicate Madonna Road and furnish assurance of clear title. 9. The developer shall be entitled to such reimbursements for water and sewer main installation as are specified under Sections 7410 and 75.00 of the Municipal Code. 1 1 City Council Minutes January 5s 1970 Page 7 D._F..Romero continued that the subdivider agreed-to all the conditions placed on the.subdivision except for ntunbers 3 and 5. He stated that:the developer -felt that lots i3 thru 24 .,of the subdivision would develop at a lesser density than would be normal for a housing development. He felt that,the sewer charge could_ more realistically be determined at the time:-of development.of these-parcels. Also, lot 25 is being developed for a large housing development and he felt the.. sewer charge should be collected from the property owner at the time of develop - ment:-as this:lot is not under control of the subdivider. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the Council recognizes.. -the developer's point and approves the request that lots 13 thru 25 be exempt from sewer charges at this-time., with the developer to pay such costs at the time they are connected to the City's sewer system. Motion carried. D. F. Romero stated that the,developer wished to offset,the water acreage charge against the amount of money the City would reimburse the developer for excess capacity for the water system. Councilman Blake suggested that the City.Council stand by the existing water.. average charge and not change the policy. H. Johnson, City Attorney, stated that the City ordinance .did not allow-Any de- viations on the acreage charge policy. The second request of the developer.was denied. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following reso - lution.was introduced. Resolution No. 2002# a resolution accepting,the final_ map of Tract 393, Lynne Subdivision subject to the conditions as.amended. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Springs Donald.Q. Ydners.Kenneth E. Schwartz. NOESt None ABSENTt None On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following reso- lution was introduced. Resolution No. 2000, a reso on.increasing the 1969 -70 budget. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES#., Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Springs Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None n_--- - it WyI .1 : 12.. Communication from the San Luis Coastal .Unified.School District inviting. the City Council . to participate in the Cornerstone Ceremony for the Laguna Junior High School, to be held on February 15s 1970. They also asked the City Council if they would like to place a momento in the cornerstone-of the b� ".�. The City Council discussed the possibility of placing a set of pictures of the community as.of 1970.in.the time dapsule.so.that.people opening the capsule would be able to see how conditions were in 1970e. The Council discussed other items and instructed the City Clerk to notify the school board that.the City Council would participate in the cornerstone ceremony. The City Clerk was also instructed to act as a clearinghouse for suggestions as to what the City should place in-the capsule. City Council Minutes January 5, 1970 Page 8 13. Communication from the Downtown Association reminding the City Council•of - the bicentennial of the founding of San Luis Obispo in September 1972, and urg- ing the Council to take the leadership in planning to make this an outstanding celebration of the City's 200th year. -The Downtown Association suggested that the activities should encourage special promotions, etc. to advertise the '- community. Councilman Blake stated that the City should cooperate in the bicentennial cele- bration but felt that it should be on a non - commercial basis. He felt that the promotion suggested by the Downtown Association should be toned down and the historical aspects be promoted to bring people to San Luis Obispo to visit the Mission and other places of interest. He stated that the Historical'Society has made arrangements with various communities in Mexico which at one time minted the coinage used in San Luis Obispo, and also the church in Mexico from which Father Serra started. He stated he felt that this activity should be' "encouraged. Councilman Graham agreed that the City should participate, but disagreed with Councilman Blake on the meaning of the letter as he felt it was not strictly for business promotion but for community promotion. Mayor Schwartz asked the City Council if they felt the City should take the lead in the-matter and from a committee to spearhead the celebration. The matter was continued with the Council to look into the appointment of a committee to spearhead the promotion in 1972. -14. Communication from the California Council on Intergovernmental Relations notifying the City'Council of a hearing to °.be held in Santa Maria to research the divisions in the area created by (1) Regional Planning Boundaries and (2) the State Health Planning Council. At the present time the regional planning area in which San Luis Obispo is incorporated is REGION 8 which included the counties of Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. The City Council discussed the communication and Mayor Schwartz stated he felt that at the last Council meeting the Council had decided that the inclusion of Sant Luis Obispo in Regional Planning Area 8 was a logical inclusion, but did not feel that the inclusion of San Luis Obispo in Region 6 of the State Health Planning Council was logical, as San Luis Obispo, a coastal county, was included with San Joaquin Valley counties and cities having nothing in common. Oa motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by-Councilman-Spring, that the City of 'San - -Luis Obispo go on record as stating that they feel that the State Health Planning Council boundaries for San Luis Obispo:should be the same as the regional plan- ning boundaries. The City Clerk wasrto notify the California Council on Intergovernmental Relations of the Council's feelings prior to the Santa Maria meeting. 9:05 P.M. Mayor Schwartz declared a recess. 9:15 P.M. The meeting reconvened with all Councilmen present. 15. Communication from Gerald L. Parsons, 199 Chorro Street, requesting variance from the City's driveway standard to allow the construction of a 25 -foot driveway approach on his property at 199 Chorro. 'The request is based on the fact,-that'in addition to the-two car garage there is also a carport, so that the family's three cars can be kept off the street. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that he personally had no objection to this request, but he is not empowered to grant the variance for a twenty -five foot driveway approach. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the request of G. Parsons for a twenty-five foot driveway approach on his property at 199 Chorro Street be approved. Motion car 'ried. City Council Minutes January 5, 1970 Page 9 16A. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, brought to•the Council's attention the matter of the undermined building supports for the structure housing Floyd's Bar and the San Luis Travel Service in the 1000 block of Higuera Street. He continued that the building supports are in the creek and are actually an obstruction, but due to the excessive cost involved in correcting the problem he has not placed it on prior lists of creek obstructions, however, during a recent investigation he found that the building supports were badly undermined and disintegrated and work would have to be conducted on them in the immediate future.. If this work was not conducted it was possible the supports would collapse causing serious damage to the building and to the drainage system. He continued that if the City Council did not object,. he would proceed with-posting the property in accordance with ordinance No. 459. J. Kellerman, Chief Building Inspector, reported to the City Council that he had not been aware of Mr. Romero's investigation of this matter but that his depart- ment had already notified the property owner:of the structural failure of the building supports. on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graham, the City Engineer was authorized to proceed with posting the property under the provisions of Ordinance No. 459. Motion carried. 16B. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported that his department had conducted additional studies of the Nielsen retaining wall behind 478 Lincoln Avenue and had found that the wail as constructed, did not meet minimum City standards as to footing, thickness, width, etc. Also, the wall did not contain weep holes to relieve hydrostatic pressure as is a normal City requirement. In.view of the inadequate construction and the difficulty of providing a reasonable flow char - acterist -ic, it was the City Engineer's conclusion that the best solution would be to remove the wall and reconstruct, if desired, by the property owner at a proper location and with proper construction. He continued that if the wall were to remain at its present location, the upstream property would be damaged and ' property to the east and slightly downstream would be subject to excessive ero- sion due to the deflected flow, and further, the wall itself was quite likely to fail due to inadequate construction. The City Council discussed the report of the City Engineer, and stated that after additional study by them they felt the wall must be torn down in order to avoid damaging adjacent property. on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the City Engineer was asked to notify Mr.: Nielsen that the wall must be torn down and removed from the creek bed. Motion carried. 16C. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated that his analysis of the channel near the Hazard Trailer Park on Higuera indicated that the critical section at the bend had 30 %.-less-capacity than the channel immediately upstream of downstream under a condition of peak flow. He continued that his analysis indicated that an equiva- lent capacity could be provided by excavation of surplus materials immediately behind the trailers and the improvement of the slope with either sack concrete rip rap at an:-approximate cost of $17,000 or reinforced concrete grouted slope paving at:an approximate cost of $13,000. He stated that if this improvement were made it would require the removal of the sycamore trees which obstruct the flow. The improvement would extend for the full length of the trailer park but would not en- croach upon any of the area used by the trailers. The City Council discussed the possibility of the City joining the property owner ' in offsetting the cost of the improvement to the creek. H. Johnson, City Attorney, stated that the City Council must keep in mind that the creek and creek frontage are private:property and the use of any City funds for their improvement could be considered a gift of public monies. He also ex- plained the City's and property owner's responsibility if no action is taken to correct the problem, and further damage should occur due to the obstruction. The City Council then discussed with the City Engineer various alternatives to correcting the obstruction to the Hazard property. City Council Minutes January 5, 1970 Page 10 on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the-property owner be notified to correct the obstruction behind the Hazard property. 17. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Councils consideration five alternate solutions to the sewer problem•on Benton Way. Alternate A. Construct a new sewer line on Benton Way, connecting houses on Benton Way to this line and leaving the houses on Chorro Street'on the existing line. Approximate cost $15,000. He stated that the disadvantage to this solu- tion is the serious disruption to the residents and the almost impossible main- tenance problem existing on the line in the rear easement. Alternate B. Extend a new main up both Benton Way and Chorro Street connecting all residences on both streets to these lines and abandoning the existing main in the rear lot easement. Approximate cost $32,000. He stated that in addition to the high cost of this solution it has the disadvantage of 'disrupting service to the residents with a difficult reconnection to each house. Alternate C. Reconstruct the more northerly 350 feet of the existing sewer line, in places lowering the line to provide a better grade and installing new first - class materials which are resistant to root infiltration. Approximate cost $14,000. The main disadvantage to the solution is the serious disruption which would occur in the rear yards after the City attempted to conduct the work. Alternate D. Connect to the existing manhole at the rear of the Anderson property and extend a new sewer main to Meinecke, thus providing for an overflow in case the existing sewer line running to the south becomes choked with roots. Approxi- mate cost $4600. The biggest di- sadvantage to this solution is the continued maintenance which the City will have on the old line. The principal advantage is that this is the least expensive alternative which would solve the back -up problem at the Anderson residence. Alternate E. Would involve insertion of a new five -inch polyvinyl chloride liner ' inside the existing sewer line and reconnecting all residences to the new line. Approximate cost $5,000. The principal disadvantage is the disruption which will occur at each residence as the City attempts to find the lateral and the question as to whether this size line could be inserted into the existing line and whether this solution would perform as hoped. The principal advantage is the low cost and hopefully, reduced maintenance. D. F. Romero stated that considering all the alternates, including cost involved, and the fact that only one stoppage has occurred since the City conducted a spe- cialized cleaning program in December 1965, he would recommend that Alternate D which extends an overflow line to Meinecke be adopted. The City Council discussed with the Engineer the various alternates for correct- ing the sewer problem on Benton Way and agreed that Alternate D as described by the City Engineer would be the most inexpensive way to correct the problem. on motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the City Engineer was instructed to proceed with acquisition of easements for Alternate D with cor- rections to be made as funds become available. Motion carried. 18. Petition from residents of Highland Drive and adjacent streets requesting Council consideration of installation of traffic controls on the new Highland Drive extension. They felt that with the opening of the extension to Highland Drive, cars will be traveling at excessive speeds along this residential street. They felt the children should be-protected as well as other pedestrians. The petition requested (1) that stop signs should be placed on each street at the intersection of Cuesta and Highland (four -way), and a crosswalk on Highland east of Cuesta, and (2) a speed limit should be posted at the entrance to Highland Drive from North Chorro at a maximum of 30 miles,:per hour. L. Hansen, 549 Highland Drive, appeared before the City Council objecting to the already heavy traffic using the Highland Drive extension even though it is not open to traffic. He hoped that the City would make some attempt to control this traffic until they reach a decision regarding traffic controls on this stree "t. City Council Minutes January 5, 1970 Page.. l l On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the petition was re- ferred to the Traffic Committee for study and report to the City Council. 19. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's . consideration a list of properties lacking standard improvements (curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway ramps) where more than 50% of the block is already improved. (File # 212 -235). The City Council had no objection to the list and the City Engineer was ordered to 1 proceed under the provisions of the 1911 Act. 20A. Communication from the Planning.Commission recommending to the City Council that that portion of California Boulevard located on the northeasterly side of California Boulevard 120 feet northwest of the intersection of California Boule- vard and Phillips Lane, be declared surplus of City needs and be abandoned by the City. 20B. Communication from Pacific Gas and Electric asking that the abandonment of that portion of California Boulevard, previously described, include a clause re- serving to the Pacific Gas and Electric Company easements for the installation, maintenance, repair, etc. of pipes, wires, poles and other equipment for the op- eration of said facilities. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported that since the City Council and Planning Commission had reviewed the request of Dr: Purcell to abandon this property to him so that he can incorporate this land.'into the development of a medical office complex, the City Engineer's Office has been "informed by the Division of Highways that they are presently studying this area for widening the bridge over Highway 101. He suggested that the City Council defer any action on the abandonment or sale of this surplus property until the Division.of Highways have completed the study as to how much if any of this land will be needed for widening of the bridge. . H. Johnson, City Attorney, suggested that the Council hold up action on this matter until the Division of Highways has completed its study. Councilman Blake suggested that when and if.the City takes action on this abandon- ment, that the clause requested by Pacific Gas and Electric be amended by dropping the words "both above and" from the reservation. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City Council intends to dispose of this surplus property on California Boulevard subject to the needs of the Division of Highways for widening of the bridge over Highway 101, in- cluding a reservation to:Pacific Gas and'Electric for underground utility easements and other public easements as needed; with the City Engineer to notify the Division of Highways of the urgency of their decision on this matter and requesting an answer within sixty days. Motion carried. 21A. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending to the City Council the abandonment of a portion of Higuera Street on the northeasterly side at the intersection-, of Prado Road as it is surplus to City needs. 21B. Communication from Pacific Gas and Electric requesting that the City Council in any action on this property, reserve utility easements for their use. -The matter was continued as it had been advertised for a public hearing on January 19, 1970. 22 & 23. H. .Johnson, City Attorney, explained for the Council's information the ' proposed changes in the City's street widening program and changes in policy for staff guidance in street widening programs. The City Council discussed with the City Attorney the various provisions of the ordinance and resolution on the street widening programs and further discussed the overall philosophy of the City acquiring land for street widening,under the various conditions. Several members of the Council objected to the different approcch being considered for acquiring commercial property and property of.higher density than single.family density. After discussion the matter was continued to January 19, 1970. City Council Minutes January 5, 1970 Page 12 24. Traffic Committee Report'of December 31, 1969. 70 -1 -1T. An obstruction has been noted to visibility and traffic flow at the cor- ner of Toro and Monterey for northbound motorists on Toro making a left-hand turn on to Monterey and for eastbound motorists on Monterey making a right hand turn on to Toro. It is felt that the painting of one red space between the curb return and the first driveway on the south,side of Monterey west of Toro would help mat- ters and we so recommend. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following reso- lution was introduced. Resolution No. 1998, a resolution establishing a red zone on Monterey Street. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 70 -1 -2T. The traffic committee has received a request for a Cal Poly directional sign at Foothill and Crandall so that visitors to the community will not continue straight on Foothill to the dead -end. We feel that this request is justified and recommend that such a sign be installed. The Council accepted the recommendation of the Traffic Committee. 70 -1 -3C. Recommendation from the Traffic Committee that two spaces in front of 215 Hathway be painted red in order to ease traffic congestion for traffic enter- ing Hathway from Carpenter Street. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the following reso- lution was introduced. Resolution No. 1999, a resolution establishing a red zone on Hathway Avenue. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT: None 25. At this time the City Council discussed the applications for rate'-increases to the Public Utilities Commission from the following: 1. Pacific Gas and Electric Company '2. Southern Counties Gas Company 3. Southern California Gas Company 4. Pacific Lighting Service. Councilman Miller presented the following statement: The Council- is asked to pass judgement on the wisdom of opposing, favoring or remaining neutral on the proposed rate increase of the Pacific Gas and Electric Co., the Southern Counties Gas Co., Southern California Gas Co., and Pacific Lighting Service. These companies are public utilities. They are "regulated "by the California Public Utility Commission. We of the Cities have no knowledge of utility pricing. Cities, consequently, have no way of knowing whether a utility deserves a rate increase or not. Does the P.U.C.? Or do they accept the utilities figures without researching to determine the justification of a rate increase. As an individual Councilman I can only give opinions. What I say is taken from tidbits of material supplied by the utilities themselves or from newspaper releases. 1 I C City Council Minutes January 5, 1970 Page 13 First - the Southern Counties Gas Company in their press release announcing ap- plication for a rate increase state that the parent company, Pacific Lighting, hopes to consolidate Southern Counties Gas with Southern California Gas Company thus effecting savings to the customer. Why, may I ask, doesn't the company consolidate now. The savings apparently would give the company higher profits. Then why is a rate increase necessary. One wonders if utility companies could tighten up.their company enterprise through consolidation, economics and better management. Recently the Wall Street Journal indicated in a lead article that utilities could improve their-efficiency. Lastly, the rate increase asked by Pacific Telephone and Telegraph. Here I would like to make this observation. The parent company, American Telephone and Tele- graph was granted a rate reduction on long distance calls, interstate, by the Federal Communication'Commission. Why? The Federal Communication Commission has no control over rates within the state's boundaries. Telephone's largest customer group of subscribers are individuals. A rate increase in our state places a burden of phone increase on the individual subscriber. Does this seem equitable when long distance rates are reduced? Who benefits? The Individual subscriber? Or large business enterprises and government? Thus we come back to the basic problem: what protection does the consumer have? Is the P.U.C. enough? One suggestion is the possibility of including on the boards of the utility com- panies "public board members ". These members could be selected say through the California League of Cities and the California Supervisors Association. The utilities are privately owned companies in a public business. They are regti lated monopolies. With "public" members on the boards maybe the public interest could be served - hopefully - effectively. Councilman Blake stated that he did not agree with the statement presented by Councilman Miller as he was sure the public was being protected by the Public Utility Commission and further he did not feel that the utilities were apply- ing to the City Council for rate increase. 26. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1997, a resolution increasing the 1969 -70 Budget. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: None ABSENT:. None 27. The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for furnishing chemicals to the City Water Department. (See EXHIBIT "A" attached.) On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, the following contract payments were approved and - ordered paid. J. A. O'Kelly & Son Est. YP3 $ 435.60 Foothill & Johnson Widening City Plan 19 -69 City Council Minutes January 5, 1970 Page 14 J. A. O'Kelly & Son Est. 4A $1,714.95 Foothill & Johnson Widening (Final) City Plan 19 -69 C. S. Construction Co. Est. #3 $3,548.70 Chorro St. Improvements City Plan 21 -69 M. J. Hermreck, Inc. Est. #3 $ 377.23 Street Reconstruction Incl. C:0. #3 City Plan 1 -70 ($267.65) M. J. Hermreck, Inc. Est. 19 $3,185.95 Street Reconstruction (Final) City Plan 1 -70 Midway Electric Co. Est. #3 $22681.19 Traffic Signal Installation City Plan 2 -70 J. A. O'Kelly & Son Est. #3 $3,976.10. Highland Drive Extension City Plan 22 -69 Dennis Landscaping Est. #2 $3,976.10 Police Facility City Plan 10 -70 29. J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, brought to the Council's attention the claim against the City of John Jenner, in the amount of $2,000 for embarrassment-alleg- edly caused by the Police Department giving information to the news media. The matter was referred to the City's insurance carrier. 30. On motion of. Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the meeting adjourned to 7:30 P.M., January 12, 1970. APPROVED: January 19, 1970 ., H. 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