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6. R. D. Miller requested permission of the City Council for Mr. Houser, Mr.
Fitzpatrick and himself to go to Los Angeles on June 27 to meet with Mr. Beebe
of 0 "Melveny and Myers regarding tax anticipation money in order to start
early construction of the sewer plant enlargement.
Request approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil.
Meeting adjourned on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey.
Approved this r� day of 1962.
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Roll Call
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SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
July 2, 1962 - 6:00 P.M.
MOTEL INN
Present:, Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves,.Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey
Absent:
City Staff
Clay P. Davidson
Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; William Houser, City Attorney;
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; David Romero, City
Engineer; E. P. Thompson, Water Supt.
1. Mr Romero City Engineer presented for the Council's consideration, a
revised calculation for Cal Polys share of the sewer plant enlargement project
and basis upon which the calculations were arrived at.
The City Council. discussed the revised cost outlined by Mr. Romero.
2. City Council discussed agenda item-No. 14 regarding' protests of. Don Nelson,
Business Manager of Cal Poly to the increased water rates.
3. Mr. Thompson and Mr. Romero discussed with the City Council whether the City
should hire a consulting engineer to handle the inspection on the sewer and
water plants or whether additional personnel should be hired by tge City
to handle this matter.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil the meeting
adjourned at 7:15 P.M.
Approved this _,fie day of
REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
July 2, 1962 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL
Mayor Pro -Tem Gerald W. Shipsey presided
Roll Call
Present: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey
Absent: Clay P. Davidson
City Staff
Present: J. W. Abraham, Planning Director; Miss Pat Clark, Librarian;
J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; William Houser, City Attorney;
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; David Romero, City
Engineer; William Schofield, City Chief of Police; E. P.
Thompson, Water Supt.
Minutes of the meeting of June 4, 1962 were approved as corrected:
Item 2, buds should read as follows:
Smee - $2,042:64; McBride-- $2,241.24; Lyles - $4,250.33.'
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, claims against
the City for the month of July 1962 were approved.
1. R. D. Milled Administrative Officer announced the following appointments to
City Employment effective July 1, 1962.
Richard Chastain as Fireman, effective July 1, 1962 at $412 per month. '
M. Limon as Groundskeeper at $330 Per month.
Alfred Mathiew and Darrell Richards as Laborer - Equipment Operators at
$350 per month.
Robert Viet, Assistant Project Operator, at $340 per month.
2. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer announced the promotion of Fireman
Harry Blumhorst and Fireman Earl Iunker to Fire Captain, effective July 1,
1962 beginning at Step 3.
3. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil the following
contract payments were approved and ordered paid subject to-approval of
Division of Highways. Motion carried:
1. Valley Paving & Construction Co.
Valley Paving & Construction Co.
Valley Paving & Const. Co.
2. W. M. Lyles Co.
3. Smee's Plumbing
Orcutt
Rd.
Imp.
Est.
No.
1 $1,024.2 0
Laurel
Lane
Imp.
Est.
No.
1 3 255.75
San Luis Drive Imp. Est. No.l $2,673.00
Madonna Road Water
Line Relocation Est. No.2 $3,600.
Madonna Road Sewer
Line Relocation Est. No. 1 $1,260.5 8
4. City Clerk reported on the following bids received for furnishing aluminum
sulphate from the period of July, 1962 to June 30, 1963:
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1. General Chemical Division
Allied Chemical Corp..
.. 6510 Bandini Blvd.
Los Angeles.22, Calif.
2. Stauffer Chemical Co.
500 S. Virgil Avenue
Los Angeles 5, Calif.
3. E. S. Browning Co.
4. Van Waters & Rogers Inc.
$ 46.00 ler ton
1.84 sales tax
10.00 freight
$ 56.84 per ton .or
$ 8676.00 total
$ 46.00
per ton
1.84
Sales tax
10.00
freight
$•56.84
per ton or
$8676.00
total
No bid
No bid
E P. Thompson, Water Supt. recommended that the bid of Allied Chemical Corp..
be accepted.
Approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves.
5. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following
Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 965 "A Resolution increasing the 1961 -62 budget. ".
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clay P. Davidson
6. On motion'of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following
Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 959 "A Resolution establishing the sewer fund."
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey '
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clay P. Davidson
7. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 966 "A Resolution establishing classifications, setting
salary ranges therefore, assigning City. Employees to classifications and
salary rates therein, specifying methods of advancement and repealing all
previous salary resolutions."
Passed and adopted an the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
.Gerald W. Shipsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clay P. Davidson
8. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil the
following Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION N0. 967 "A Resolution specifying 1962 -63 fiscal.year appropriations
for equipment replacement and listing total accumulations to date by
individual piece of equipment and by department."
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clay P. Davidson
9.- On motion of Councilman. Miller, seconded by.Counciiman Graves, the following
Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 968. "A Resolution authorizing execution of the contract with
the State Personnel Board."
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES:. Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clay P. Davidson
10. Communication from Arline Valdes, Stenographer in the City Engineer's office,
requesting permission to take two weeks vacation in July, upon the arrival
of her parents, who are driving from New York with her children,.was
approved on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller on the
recommendation of the department head and administrative officer.
11. Mayor Pro -Tem Shipsey opened the Public Bearing on the 1962 -63 budget. '
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer presented the 1962 -63 budget as
follows, (subject to slight change when revolving fund year end balances
are shown):
Total budget — $2,161.491.62, - $31,042.36 higher than original.
Major changes: delete sewer items totaling $55,725.00 from general. Add
$119,225 to new sewer fund budget. Increase revenue estimates: Sewer
$140.000.00 - Water $135,000.00 higher.
Russ James appeared before the City Council and suggested that the City
Council put money aside in'the 1962 -63 budget to.take care of the street
trees in the City as many of the trees in the City are in need of care and
that the City should begin a program of tree development and care in the
City. He also suggested that the City hire a tree surgeon to supervise
tree planting and to.insturct in the.care of the trees already growing.
Councilman Miller suggested that the City Council set a small amount of
money - $5,000 a year aside in the budget so as to construct a pedestrian
overpass at Osos Street as people living east of the rail road have an
extremely.difficult time walking down town.
The City Council discussed the possibility of having the Planning Commission
prepare a list of capital improvements for consideration by the City Council
in prepration of projects.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil the 1962 -63
budget was adopted.
12A. Proposal from Paul Adamson to furnish engineering services for construction
of the proposed sewer treatment enlargement to include control and direction
of field engineering, to furnish and maintain a resident engineer, provide
field surveys and stake -out for construction, check shop and working
drawings, provide testing and analysis of design of concrete mixes, prepare
estimates for final progress and final payment to contractor, and prepare
claims for final progress and final payment to contractor, and prepare
' claims for public law 660 funds, assist in final testing, tune -up and placing
the plant in operation,, prepare as -built record drawing, and provide final
inspection and report.
The fee for the foregoing work would be $26,000 and if the City required
service of the resident engineer for more than 10 months an $80.00
charge for each additional working day over the 10 months.
Mr. Romero recommended that the City Council accept the proposal of Paul
Adamson as he knows that Mr. Adamson and staff would do an excellent job
for the City of San Luis Obispo and the resident engineer Mr. Adamson would
furnish will be well qualified for this type of work. Mr. Romero also
stated that Mr. Adamson's fees had always been quite reasonable and that the
proposed fee for this project favored the low cost curve.
Mr. Adamson stated that if construction of the work was held up by strikes or
other extended delays, he would not charge for the time lost for this project.
Before making a decisiin, Mr. Romero stated that the alternates were as follows:
1. Accept proposal of Paul Adamson.
2. Accept the inspection and supervision with the present staff who
were already overloaded.
' 3. Hire a resident engineer as a City employee. Mr. Romero stated this
would be very difficult as there are not enough men qualified for'
this type of work are available for employment
On a motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, that the
proposal of Paul Adamson for sewer plant program be accepted under provisions of
the proposal to be prepared by Mr. Houser protecting the City for delay in
construction.
12B Proposal from Paul Adamson to serve as consulting engineer and to furnish
engineering services for the design and construction of your proposed water
system improvements to serve the City of San Luis Obispo. Service to include
all surveys required for the design and planning of the works, field surveys
required for the acquisition of lands and easements required for the works,
prepare descriptions and plats for the land and easement acquisition, design
the works and prepare plans for the construction, prepare specifications and
contract documents for the work, prepare costs estimates for the project, provide
ten sets of prints and tracings of plans for to work, provide specifications
and contract documents , assist in securing bids, analysis of bids, and assistance
in letting contracts, provide control and direction of field engineering for
construction of the works, furnish and maintain a competent resident engineer and
equipment of control the engineering and to inspect construction of the work,
provide surveys and stake -out for construction, check shop and working drawings
furnished by.the contractor, provide testing and analysis for design of concrete
mixes, prepare estimates for progress and final payments to contractor, assist
1 in final testing, tune -up and placing the plant in operation, prepare as -built
record drawings, provide final inspection and report.
Paul Adamson proposed this project to be $110,000'.
Mr. Thompson, Water Supt., recommended that the City Council accept the proposal
of Paul Adamson to proceed as outlined in the proposal.
On a motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by
adopt the proposal-of Paul Adamson subject to
to be prepared by the City Attorney protecting
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Councilman Graves, that the City
the agreement with the contractor
the City Against delay. -
13A Mr. Romero requested City Council permission to call for bids on the loader
approved by the City Council in the budget. Mr. Romero stated that the
loader was the key piece of equipment for the street force and time was
lost by using the small outmoded loader.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the purchasing
department was authorized to call for bids for the loader as approved in the
budget.
13B Mr. Romero, City Engineer, also asked the City Council to consider a call for
bids for grading the remaining sewer farm field including the Hacienda property
recently acquired by the City as additional fields are needed for the sewer
effluent.
Air. Romero estimated the cost at $30,000 to grade the sewer farm field as
recommended.
Matter held over by the City Council at least until we obtained deed for
property. Council Order 86. Mr. Romero to check totals.
14. Communication from Don Nelson, Business Manager, at Cal Poly protesting the
increased water rate adopted by the City Council on the basis that they are
planning-on contributing to the capital cost of the water plant and should
not have to-pay the increased rates for redemption of the filtration plant
bonds, etc.
After discussion by the City Council, R. D. Miller was authorized to notify
Mr. Nelson that he may appear before the City Council at the next meeting to
discuss the water rate problem.
15. Communication from Mayor Davidson urging the City Council to reconsider their
decision regarding the City tax rate was ordered received and filed.
16. At this time a Public Hearing for sidewalk improvements on Slack Street
between Grand Avenue and Motley Street was held as advertised - .'.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, stated that an error had been made in calling the 1
Public Hearing as in addition to a written notice, the property must be posted
in order to comply with the regulations and unfortunately that requirement
had not been made, and recommended that the matter be held over to the July
16, 1962, meeting.
On a motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Public
Hearing on this matter was held over to the July 16, 1962, meeting.
17. At this time, the City Council considered the communication dated July 1, 1962,
from the San Luis Obispo County Pure Water Association requesting that the
City Council recommend the U. S. Corps of Engineers to require theCounty of
San Luis Obispo to become a water purveyor under Title 17 of the California
Health and Safety Code and further that if the County does not become a
purveyer under Title 17 that the Army terminate the lease with theCounty.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, explained that a Council committee had been
appointed to meet with. the County Board of Supervisors to try and solve
the problem relating to Santa Margarite Lake. Also, he reported that the
City Council was planning on meeting with representatives of the'Army and
County to meet and go over recommendations of the aforementioned in order
to solve not only the water problem but also pure waterproblems as Santa
Margarita Lake.
Mr. Kogan, Chairman of the County Pure Water Association, stated that the
committee realizes that the City Council cannot force them to become water I
purveyors under Title 17 but that the Army can and that the City should
request the Army-to force the County into becoming a purveyor.
Matter held over to-the August 16, 1962, meeting for a report on this matter.
18. On motion of Councilman Graves seconded by-Councilman Miller, the.'-Mayor
was authorize -to accept the covenant from Dennis B. WheeLer for future
extension and realignment of Bishop Street.
19. Report of the City Clerk on communication from Mrs. 0. E. Gustafson, 236
-Grand Avenue, regarding her complaint of-being charged for one (1) dwelling
and three (3) apartments when she actually has one (1) dwelling and two (2)
apartments.
The City Clerk reported that Mrs. Gustafson was correct and that the minimum
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billing should be $12.60 and not $16.40, therefore, an over charge of one (1)
apartment at $1.90 per billing for five (5) years less seven (7) billings in
which the minimum was exceeded and that Mrs. Gustafson could be refunded
$83.60 if legal.
Communication and City Clerk's report was referred to the City Attorney for
report to the City Council.
20. On motion of Couuncilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following
Resolution was'introduced
RESOLUTION NO. 964 "A Resolution approving off -site improvements of
Tract 22, College Highlands Unit 14."
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clay P. Davidson
21. On motion of Councilman Millet, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following
Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 970 "A Resolution approving off -site improvements of
Tract 231, Laguna Lake Village Unit #5."
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clay P.'Davidson
22. City Council discussed the call for bids for improvements of Jeffrey Drive;
plans and specifications have already been presented to the City.Council.
Mr. Romero, City Engineer, recommended that the City Council call for bids
for.this project.
On a motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the call for
bids was authorized.
23. Report from Police Chief, William Schofield, regarding the investigation on
the Taxi service in the City and the application for a new Taxi permit.
In his report, Chief Schofield recommended that an additional 30 days be
allowed for the new applicant to complete his application and to allow the
present operator to get his operation under control.
Matter held over to the August 16th meeting.
Mr. Wood, Attorney for Mr. Pollock, applicant for taxi permit, agreed with the
Police Chief's recommendation for an additional 30'days time for preparation
of the necessary improvements so that proper evaluation could be made of the
Taxi service.
Mr. Vaughn, present permit holder, explained that he took over the present
company on June 16 and'hoped he would be given an opportunity to try and
place the present taxi service under control.
The matter was held over to the August 16th meeting.
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24. Communication from John Badgley requesting that the City Council abandon that
portion of Palm Street northeasterly of Grand Avenue and that the said abandoned
street be deeded to the adjacent property owner, William 0. Hall.
Communication was-referred to the City Planning Commission for report.
25. Communication from Hewson House requesting that as the boarding house will
be closed for the period of July 1 to September 21, no sewer charge be
added for the rooms not in use was referred to theCity Attorney to write a
letter to the Hewson House explaining the City Ordinance.
26. Communication from West Coast Entertainment Bureau requesting that the City
Council take action to allow the issuance of a yearly dance license for
dances held in the City.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, explained that the present Ordinance requires a
fee of $10.00 a dance but if the Council wished, they could allow an annual
license subject to cancellation. Approved by the City Council.
Mr. Houser was requested to write to the West Coast'Entertainment Bureau
regarding the Council's decision.
27. Communication from the Planning Commission requesting approval of.the final
map of Tract 262, Laguna Park Homes #7 and communication from the City Engineer
regarding special requirements for Tract 262.
Mr. Romero, City Engineer, stated that the map is technically correct and
recommended approval.
On a motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following
Resolution was introduced:
Resolution No. 969 "A Resolution approving the final map of Tract 262,
Laguna Park Homes No. 7."
Passed and adopted on the following roll call ,-.vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald
W. Shipsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clay P. Davidson
28. Communication from the Planning Commission forwarding the tentative map of
Tract No. 125, College Highlands.No. 3 for Council information.
City Council and staff discussed the matter of the future extension westerly
to connect with the Ferrini subdivision.
On-a motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the City
Council approved tentative map of Tract No. 125.
29. Communication from Lee Forsyth, 326 Cuesta Drive, requesting a variance from the
House Moving Ordinance to move a 10 x 16 foot shed from the Silver City Trailer
Park to his residence on Cuesta Drive was removed from the agenda by request of
the writer.
30. Communication from Mrs. Faye Forbes appealing the decision of the Planning
Commission in denying her use of the building at 1072 Mill Street for an
antique and small appliance shop.
As no use permit was under consideration, on motion of Councilman Graves, '
seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the appeal of Mrs. Forbes was denied.
31. Communication from Shoreline'Planning Association requesting participation by
the City of San Luis Obispo in the Shoreline.Association program.
Participation by the City was approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded
by Councilman Graves.
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32. Communication from the Laguna Lake Village Boating Club asking if theCity
Council has established definite rules and regulations regarding the use
of the Lake by residents of the Laguna Lake Tract was referred to the Park
and Recreation Commission for their consideration.
33. On a motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the Mayor was
authorized to accept on behalf of the City, temporary transfer of vehicular
equipment, Civil Defense Pumper No. 29.
34. Request of Lindero Investment Company to commence construction of subdivision
' improvements prior to filing of the final map was approved on motion of
Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller.
35. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, reported on the following removal of trees on
Madonna Road adjacent to the Lakewood subdivision. Mr. Romero reported that
subdivision construction operations would now preclude the felling and burning
of trees on the Lakewood property, second that the trees could now be trimmed
for a fraction of the removal cost. Saving the trees will force a realignment
of the main roadway traveled lanes by narrowing the center divider and the continued
existence of the trees will create some maintenance problems.
On a motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil the trees were
ordered trimmed.
36. Digest of the 1962 budget and `first and second extraordinary session was ordered
received andfiled.
37. Copy of communication from Richard Carpenter, Executive Director of the heague
of California Cities, to the City Clerk of Pismo Beach, explaining in detail the
provisions of Section 188.9 of the Streets and Highways Code relative to State
Highway construction was ordered received and filed.
38. Quarterly report of the Chamber of Commerce of use of City funds from April 1
to June 30, 1962, was ordered received and filed.
' 39. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the City Attorney
was authorized to prepare protest to the application of the County for change of
place of use of City of Paso Robles water from Salinas.
40. Mr. Romero presented to the City Council a copy of the initial approach to cost
sharing by Cal Poly of the sewer treatment plant enlargement and also he presented
theproposed approach based on the Jenk's calculation which would give Cal Poly
additional capacity in a larger plant.
Afterdiscussion by the City Council and on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded
by Councilman Graves, the City adopted the Jenk's calculation for cost sharing in
the sewer treatment plant enlargement.
41. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the meeting
adjourned at 11:20 to Monday July 9, 1962, at 7:30 P. M.
Approved this day of , 1962.
Cit Clerk
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