HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/20/1965Roll Call:
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
December 20, 1965 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
Present: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Clell W. Whelchel
City Staff:
' Present: P. Chapman, Planning and Building Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick,
City Clerk; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero,
City Engineer; Lee M. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; E. Rodgers., Police
Captain; J. Stockton, Assistant Park and Recreation Director.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Blake, claims against the
City for the month of December were approved subject to the approval of the Adminis-
trative Officer.
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1. The City Council discussed the appointment of a Sign Study Committee to study
and recommend amendments to the existing sign ordinance or a new sign ordinance for
the City Council's consideration.
The Planning Director, Peter Chapman, presented a list of suggested persons to be
appointed to the Sign Committee and also made the following suggestions for organi-
zation of the Committee:
1. Exclude representatives from the sign companies, City Staff and anyone who
worked directly on the recent sign ordinance.
2. Committee to invite presentations from all interested parties and then make
recommendations directly to the Council.
' 3. Committee to draft an ordinance on a piecemeal basis rather than attempt
to complete it at one time.
Mayor Whelchel stated that he did not agree with the recommendations of the Planning
Director, particularly with =terns 1 and 3 as he felt that representatives of the sign
industry should be on the Committee in order that all facets of the sign problems be
considered. Farther, he felt that the City Staff should be exofficio members to the
Committee for whatever purposes the Committee may wish them to be used, and finally
he felt that the ordinance should be rewritten once and for all and not on a piece-
meal basis.
Mayor Whelchel suggested that the Committee should consist of approximately 12 members
two members from the Council, two members from the Planning Commission, two members
from the sign industry, two members representing business and four members represent-
ing the general public.
The City Council then discussed the suggestions of the Mayor and agreed that this
would be the best approach by having a representative of the Committee responsible
to the City Council for their consideration of a proposed sign ordinance.
The following appointments were made by the City Council:
Mayor Whelchel and Councilman Spring representing the Council; Herbert Landeck and
one additional member appointed by the Planning Commission, Mr. Albaugh or Mr..Moerman
' representing the Electrical Sign Industry; John Freeman, representing the outdoor
advertising industry; one member to be appointed by the Downtown Association; one
member to be appointed by the Chamber of Commerce; Mr, Myron Graham representing
the Art Association; Ivan Albert representing the Gas and Oil Industry; John Ross,
Architect; Dr. Elmer Brown, property owner; Mrs. Sharon Winslow, League of Women
Voters; Irvin Rogan, Cal Poly Instructor, and Larry Petersen, Cal Poly student.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the City Council
appoint the above listed citizens as a citizen committee to recommend a sign ordinance
to the City Council. Motion carried.
2. Mrs, Lee, President of the Woods Animal Shelter Society, appeared before the City
Council defending the Shelter's services to the City under their contract. She asked
that the City Council present her with the complaints that had caused dissatisfaction
with the service.
City Council Minutes
December 20, 1965
Page 2
Upon hearing the complaints, Mrs. Lee stated that she felt that these wer6.'�uv'verifi . ed
charges and questioned their accuracy* Mrs. Lee admitted that the animal shelter
had never operated very df ficIently 4s.-%Oiey a:re -1-6artiin"" g N i
t 6 ' umani'--busin'ess as they
go along, just as the cities are learning -the ii. -4pe-rifton wiff 6 --the shelter.
Mrs. Lee explained the system set up by the animal shelter for answering-'s'ervicie'-'s : o-
that adequate coverage could be made of the County.
Mrs:., Lee als6. stated :that -:each ire_&�6f the County -is :covered -.4, ' hours a day by humane
offibers.^%,,,-
The City Council discussed with Mrs.-,.Lee the reduced revenue from the sale of dog
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licenses. An, the past; ,six :months, ' -s3 ' L ' nc ' e ' thefetimi�-when the:, :Council: gr�t&ed the, ast
increase -to: the,An4mal! Shelter. Society. based on' the.me6d-_-fdr 'addifioiial service in -`
the City. .., ".:. .
Councilman Blake-.stated.-that -a- study- of expenditures- by -the--City for 'animal control
and revenues show that as the City's cost goes up for such service, the revenues have
constantly-. gone- down: ... ...
Mrs. Lee stated the Council should decide whether they _wane:d6g'lic4nses--sa es--or
humane services which is what the shelter was organized for to care for unwanted
animals- and tom dispose.- of - them:.-As.- humanely; as. possibld. __Mrs; Joe went jbj�': lkiii
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some, of�., the- problems faced by-the; animaI- shelter in atte#ting,to! provide humahi•-
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services to all the County of San Luis Obispo on an equitible basis.-,�However.-"•sh_e-
agreed to concentrate on a more effective licensing program which would be one indi-
cation•oE the efficiency,.-of. them,programe'.,
3. Mr.. Duval Williams, Chairman of the Morro Bay Cayucos Atomic Sea Water Reclama-
tion.Committee.c4Lppeared-before:.the-Counci-l-and-introduced:meinbers of phis Committee
and asked that the City Council support them in their-.dfforts:tojha;ve-.th-e-siate and
federal authorities construct an atomic saline water conservation plant on the coast
of San.. Luis. Obispo County.- : He. also: presented a, proposal for a County-Wate'r' Di- strict
to handle the water produced by this plant.
Mr'..- William- Madden,:. State.,.DepartmOnt.-;of jWater Pisourd-es-,:'appiared- befor'e:_'tfie'_,-C'6iMcii
and reported onithe:: study, being made t6 construct, a-pl6ht capable o coiivertlng -salt
water to a potable. water- supply. 1'_z Mr.:t Madden- 1 isted the steps -'made: to7' aatb-. by- the
State. of. California- to; establish* a plant to convert -sea water oribri6clCish 'inland water.
to., drinking. water standards.: He. continuedl that' thire" are.. presently fiVei-sitei being
considered-.. for California j-,bne-- at-Cayucos. -� one- at Oxnard, two"bi, the - 60'ast" 04f Los
Angeles County, and one inland at Tehachapi.
,Mr.• Madden then%.exp;4ined the. critiekia than -*buld be.lused in';akjriVihg at: the final
location of:an-atomic. water'- conversion. planti: -Mr; Maddefi'stated.'ihat- it was -his
opinion that,after:- amstudy of:: the four. coastal. sites;; '-he felt .that' ihei y' . Ca.. uco's' site''
met the criteria the best and had the least disadvantages. He2further felt-.tha't the
Cayucos site was superior to the inland site.
Yfr.:Lindemanm2,member:-of._ the.,: Committee-, --informed the-City Council= that the Committee
is also working on•the formation_.of a watev. district- whichi would ificludi the':'City of
San Luis Obispo and Cayucos in order to make use of the water produced by this plant
and he asked that the City Council-•go-.on record siipporting.,the,.tdoiistructi'on''O.f,'the.,
plant as well as the formation of the water district.
- Mr.-.Lindemann :continued. li - sting;the. needs:jof-ithis area.,at'ther-predent time'f6il:water
and- his --estimate,of •future. needs,_,
7,
Mr. Duval-Williamr, urged,,:;hat the City�,Council take action to enioise-.the_jlocati6n•,
of the atomic conyqr@jon--plant for C cos-:which,he stated would.not-_cost-the'City:"
: ..-. for -.ayu_ I...
any money at th*@.3time bUt7would,show-a.unified effort;to.,acquire the plAnt-ri
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R. D. Miller, Administrative officer, suggested that the City Council not take any
•4ction,on this plan until,.they.,havezreceived;--,a-,repq
Etrf rom.- the. CityL�s, iiatev-consultants
and- th- e a ..ttorn e y.w�• .....
e--e ect i would,have, -if _any'!:.on existing waterrdontiacts,
etc.
.Mayor.. Whelchel, felt: that ,a--.general-<resdlution -of .!gupgort:not comiittidg.thd city t02
participation: in ,the ;,district or -,,use of..::the Whale Rock'Reserv6ir:and_- tiansmissioni-line
iwould .-not bei detriment &I -In -anyvay -.'t'o;the C . ity;I-s i
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City Council Minutes
December 20, 1965
Page 3
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1509, a resolution supporting the location
of a Sea Water Reclamation Plant in the Cayucos area.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel,
NOES: Emmons Blake
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
4. The following communication was'received from the Visitor's and Convention Bureau
of the Chamber of Commerce.
Representatives from organizations concerned have met for'the purpose of considering
the advertising and promotion of San Luis Obispo through the use of bed tax funds.
A summary of the request for these organizations includes the following:
Advertising for January, February and March 1966.
San Francisco Chronicle $1,225.00.
Los Angeles Times $2,695.00.
A total of $3,920.00.
Mr. Robert Johnson, Chairman of the Visitor's•and Convention Committee, appeared befor,
the City Council on behalf of the Committee's request for advertising funds stating
that the three month period January, February and March were slow months for businesses
in the tourist industry and he felt that this advertising might keep the motels,
etc., doing a better business for this period.
Mr. Francis McNamara, Motel Operator, appeared before the City Council urging that the
' Council approve this request for advertising funds in order to encourage tourists to
come to San Luis Obispo to spend their time and money. He continued that this adver-
tising money was needed in order to encourage tourists to visit the City and the motele
during the slow periods of January, February and March.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, upon question of the City Council, reported
allocations to date collected from the transient occupancy tax.
Mayor Whelchel stated that he felt that rather than spend all the bed tax money as it
is collected on brochures, pamphlets and newspaper advertising, he felt that some of
it should be allocated to a'fund to construct a convention center or hall for holding
of meetings, conventions, etc., which he felt would be better for the tourist industry
than just trying to attract a few tourists at this time.
Mr. McNamara again appeared before the Council urging that the City allocate this
money at this time which is the slowest period of the year for the motels and try this
advertising in San Francisco and Los Angeles to see if it really helps their business.
Councilman Spring stated that he felt the community would receive as many visitors if
they would advertise on the local radio stations in the San Joaquin Valley, giving
the day's temperature and weather conditions on the coast rather than attempt an
expensive program to lure tourists from San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Mr. Johnson again appeared before the Council and stated that if the City Council
would not approve of their suggested type of advertising, he asked that maybe the
' Council would appoint a committee of the Council to meet with the Visitor's and
Convention Committee to arrive at an advertising format that would be acceptable to
the Council and would still encourage visitors to come to San Luis Obispo to stay.
Mr. George White, Motel Operator, stated that now was the time to spend the bed tax
money to advertise the City as this was the time that the motels are in trouble and
need all the help that visitors and tourists can bring in order that the bed tax money
could increase and make more money available for advertising.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the request of
the Visitor's and Convention Bureau be tabled at this time. Motion carried.
6. Communication from the Administrative Officer requesting Council permission to
make a salary survey as authorized under the provisions of Section 1305 of the City
Charter.
City Council Minutes
December 20, 1965
Page 4
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the request was
approved. Notion carried.
7. Communication from California Polytechnic College stating that now that the
matter of the routing of Highway 1 through Los Osos Valley instead of Santa Rosa
Street has been settled, that the matter of the extension of Highland Drive can now
proceed as far as the negotiations between the City and the County are concerned.
Mr. McPhee of Cal Poly stated that he has assigned his staff to work with the City
to the end of accomplishing this improvement.
street
Mayor Whelchel with the Council's concurrance, instructed the staff to proceed with
negotiations for the extension of Highland Drive.
8. Communication from West Coast Construction Company requesting that the City Council
grant extension of time to complete the South Higuera Assessment District Water Main
extension for 63 working days to cover the delay in starting at the request of the
City and also an additional '20 day extension due to inclement weather.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Mayor Whelchel, that the request be
approved and that 83 working days extension be allowed.
The motion was lost on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the City grant
an extension of 63 working days due to the delay in starting the project. Motion
carried. '
27. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 333,
an ordinance rezoning property at Walnut and Santa Rosa Streets from R -3 and R -4 to
R -C.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, Ordinance No. 333
was finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel,
Frank Gallagher
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
28. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 334,
an ordinance rezoning the Zinglein parcel on Johnson Avenue from R -1 to R -H -S.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, Ordinance No. 334
was finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel,
Frank Gallagher
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
29. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1505, a resolution increasing the budget
(200.219 #12, and #14).
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel
Frank Gallagher
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
City Council Minutes
December 20, 1965
Page 5
30. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following'
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1506, a resolution increasing the budget
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel.' Frank Gallagher
' NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
Mayor Whelchel declared a recess at 9:05 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:10 P.M. -
all Councilmen present.
18. Mr. Larry Petersen, Cal Poly Student, presented a slide demonstration of his
opinion of good and bad signs in the City of San Luis'Obispo.
18B. Mr. Carlos Moermen, representing the California Electrical Sign Association,
presented a sound and slide film presentation on the Electrical Sign Industry in
California and samples of the work of said industry.
Mayor Whelchel thanked Mr. Petersen and Mr. Moerman for their presentations.
20. Mayor Whelchel reported on his latest conversation with the representatives of
the Arctic Circle Drive Inn at Monterey and California Streets stating that the
president of the company or his representative would be at the first or second Counci;
meeting in Jaariary and present a sign that they would like to place on their property
on California Boulevard.
Mayor Whelchel stated it was his impression that the company representatives wished
to cooperate with the Council in this matter.
'X. Mrs. Bilodeau appeared before the Council urging that the City Council do all
they can to establish an Air Force WIlage somewhere in the vicinity of San Luis
Obispo-to house retired Air Force Officers and the widows of Air Force members. She
stated that the organivarion constructing these villages was very interested in San
Luis Obispo and hoped that some crzangements could be made to acquire land at no cost
or at a very nominal cost in order to build this development.
Mrs. Bilodeau stated she was sure that a little support from the City Council could
bring this matter to completion and to the satisfaction of all concerned.
10. Communication from California State Polytechnic College regarding the tentative
signalization of the California Foothill Boulevard intersection.
Cal Poly representatives stated that funds have been approved for construction of
the signalization in the 1965 -66 budget and as the signals would be of some benefit
to the City traffic pattern as well as the City, they asked that the City cooperate
in this matter at no capital cost to the City.
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported as follows on the discussions with the
college representatives.
The College was willing to underwrite the capital cost of approximately $80,000 if
the City would undertake maintenance responsibilities including power costs. The
' agreement would be subject to renegotiation at such time as replacement of the
signals was needed. It was the consensus of the Council that there should be an
escape clause after 20 years if the City began to incur excessive maintenance.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the Mayor was
authorized to approve in principle the request of the College subject to final
negotiations. Motion carried.
11. Communication from the California State Polytechnic College requesting that
the City Council issue a statement as to whether or not the City is interested in
acquiring, financing and operating as a municipal airport under the appropriate CAA
licenses the air strip on the Federal owned land at Camp San Luis Obispo which the
College currently has under a 25 year lease.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the Mayor was authorizeiE
to notify the College that the City did not desire to operate or acquire this air
strip. Motion carried.
City Council Minutes .1 . _.s, 7;1',",
December 20, 1965
Page 6
13. Communication from La.Fiesta,.Association.requesting:.Council..,permission to
te 'and con'st'rq'_ct'7bo__o_thsf on-Mill
decor'a" Street fro'm.Brogi-d-t—o,.tlCe'.-e-'ffd.of the- street' -
adjacent to-the IDES property 'from kdy-i6- through" Z2; '1966.
Captain Rodgers of the Police Department.upon,,,question.stated he had.no objection
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but only to ask that a lane be leiii�'6pen" for access of emergency vehicles to the
area in the rear.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Springt,%,the•.request was
approved subject to the approval of the Catholic School. Motion carried.
14. Communication from the Park and Recreation Conimis'si'on"'re"que's't-ing permission to
file.an application for possible acquisition,4Lnd.oevelopment•of apart of:;kq surplus
-..par , p jus
property at Camp'SAfi Wi's_-Obisoo
The Park and Recreation Commission recommpuds-purchase and develolDment..along-with
spe:dial interested activities: .These .might. Juight�'Ani ludd-74i 'rifle 'r We
i - . Ange...s ..et range
Archery range, stables,' -�iails, areas and ., _'_ . . _1. . .
nic gieas and other activities.
ieii." iev6ried_'a-`Sf6llo'ws:
R t:FatiVe Of f
This program with a 50% discount"was sulijd6t to application -throixigh the Outdoor
Recreation Bureau. There was ,another program.throug4.phe Department.of..Health,.-,
Education and' Welfare thAt'cdul:d-mean a' 1607 discoizni'if tied in with'edind-Ati6hal
objectives.
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BfW -se man.-Gallagher...that-the •Council
On motion 6f Couddilmad 'b
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show an- ihterest-in this Or000sdl its funds.are. cokmitted other than existing
Park' and Redr,ei-&-tib-ij levied. Mofidn carried.
15...'Communication from the Planning Commission recommending that the City,,Council -
grant an exception 'tb Allow a 4"' instead of 6.1,-. intqgral..,sidewalk aldfig77�thii Lizzii-c
Street frontage of 1780 Fixlini Street," Ago, the Council excused . Mr. Wood
from installing ,any sidewalk on Uzzie Street due to.the.difficult topography,,9f his_
&
property. '-now fiiids.. thaf 'it would 'be. feasible 'ble to'install--a'4 intej�ral:sidiw-alk
and 'tiieieibke' a4p'tdached- the C6mmiss1J6n_ wfth A .view to . o b taining exception., e.
Commission felt` that 'th e_:gacepA qn..wou id:biJusfifiid-&nd therefo-re recommended' it
for the 'approval of the 'City'C6ifficil.
Mr. Romero, City Engineeir',:'reedmmkndd that the Council 'approve this exception, as a
ildewalk would be much better than the,sidewalk exception.prev ly a pFpved.by..
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the Council.;
.On . motion of .,Councilman Gal laRher,_.s.ec.ond_e.d by. Councilman. B . lake,.that the Council
grant-an exceptibn for" a-*4;1�int!�-g-ral-'s'id-e'wiilk:d-n'Liiii-e", street. M6
tion-carried.:.-.
17. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending.the.abandonment by.the
City of ,that p`o-rt'1o_n,:, -of 'W'd "i . -, ..,. ...� ___ .�
i son, Str��,t� not pif6vioVsly. abandoned by. the - - c
ni - ' ' t� 7, ,_ .. .. prior ��oyn il.,
acti6'.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by; 6iiinciim'An-6alli;hei, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No, 1513 a r e solutiou,of intention.to-abandon
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a portion o son reet.
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Passed and-adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES:: -Emmons - Blak6-,, iiini daii-i 93
er Afthuf F' Spring;
A.-
dell W.-.Wheli' I --' ' '
hel'.
NOES kone
,_ABSENT: Donald;fQ.—Mi--1lef:--�-
19. The following communication recently adopted r e s t i i c f i o'n-'s- on:;
signs prohibiting
roof signs in any R or C-!l
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rict.. .T..he Planni n_g
.O_ff.i-ce'.h.,as,,r'
eceiv ed,.an
:.applic
atio
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from City Neon to . n-ex existing -S ign- on -the- roof of -the C=pus.Mtel to a new
locatiofi -dn'tdp of andtherI ixis trig .roof .#0.onthesame buildinj.. -'This would. ., in
my opinibn, -setious 1Y'd . etr ac t f ro appeara nc e bfthe present -sign -and -I'recommpnd
that the City Codhcil-eithir deny thd
application or appii�v6 it -subject -to - the.new
sign being located under the existing sign'. 'Thei e 'ap�p . e ir 6 to be ample r oo-m- �f o i this
change-, to be made,. I . .. - -
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City Council Minutes
December 20, 1965
Page 7
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the application
be denied. Motion carried. Mayor Whelchel voting no.
21. The following communication was received from the Planning Director:
For some time my department has been pursuing a successful program of upgrading
substandard buildings in the community and removal in cases where rehabilitation is
' not economically feasible.
We have gradually accumulated a number of vacant and in many cases partially
destroyed buildings, whose owners have neglected to cooperate in their improvement
or removal. -
We are now in the situation where it is becoming increasingly difficult to get
action from owners of other buildings, who point to these "examples" which are in far
worse condition than theirs.
I therefore request Council approval to invoke Section 203 of the Uniform
Building Code and notify the owners that the Council will hold a hearing on the 7th
day of February, with a view to ordering the immediate demolition of the following
buildings by the City if the work has not been completed by that date:
Location Date of first notice to owner
638 Marsh January 1959
144 Patricia March 1962
2138 Broad October 1963
67 South January 1964
3332 Branch April 1964
415 North Chorro July 1964
175 high April 1965
651 Foothill May 1965
' On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, approve the
recommendation of the Planning Director except that the public hearing be deferred
until March 7, 1966. Motion carried.
22. R. D. Miller, Administrative :Ificer, brought to the Council's attention the
possible participation by the City in the Neighborhood Youth Corps Program in
cooperation with the County Schools Department who are the sponsoring agency for the
program in this County. Mr. Miller stated that 20 boys could probably be obtained
for 32 hours a week under a program already funded. If the City wanted more boys
than this, a supplemental application would probably have to be made.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1510, a resolution requesting the
Neighborhood Youth Corps furnish 20 personnel to the City.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: Emmons Blake
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
' 26. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 331,
an ordinance enacting temporary restrictions on installation of signs.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the ordinance was
introduced and finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
31. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1511, a resolution establishing 36 minute
green zones at Marsh and Morro Streets.
City Council Minutes
December 20, 1965
Page 8
Passed - and adopted on.,the following,roll. call..vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gall4thdi,••ArtKiif_F. Spring,, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES N6_ne'*
7; :1
ABSENT:'Domild.Q. Miller
32. Communication from Roger Brown requesting that the City of San Luis Obispo
define .' 11a -� , f ` i x- ed wid. th _.f. or L 'the r- sewer. e. a2. .se ml e.n. -t " go� z ing t. h .r .. ug.. h.i . - S I — P.r?R. eI TtY..
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n Pal m--Stre
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near' Grove. ` He _states hi Ofihofs io build} on this property..but; without a ;Oef inite-
easement it"Is' ek6rdmilydiff icult for 4 him to make the necessary
Rlans---..,.
Mr. Romero, City'Engineer,. explained 16i the present easement ,,contains-no.width
restricti-oin'and 'theidfoii.encumbers the entire property* .,He recommended a.minimum,-
width of easement lying I kii foot either- side of 'ihe" -sewer-,... t.
tha. the developer -
.lopgy qqt..
be allowed to build structures directly over the sewer line, and that any extra costs
entailed _by the City due to.the dev,eloper.!s improvements.over.the.,sever•easement, be
at the-;:exp&__h`6e_o PrPp
f the erty .. owner.'
On motioh'of Councilman Aliki,,iec6nde4.by C6unciliUw.Gallagher7:,ihe.'
_f9ll0wi.n9
resolution was*iirtkoducid;_ Resolution No. 1515, a resolution authorizing the- Mayor
to execute an agreement locating sewer easement with Roger Brown,
Passed and adopted.on;the,following roll call vote:
AYES: Emm . ons.Bl.aki, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, f4ell.-W; Whelchel
NOES: None_--.
ABSENT: Donaid•Q.,:Miller
33. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's consideration specifica-
tions for..the awaCrd.of,g six-mouth.contract for sidewalk.repairs.
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Mr. -Romef6 explained thitt &dministriiivie costs in awarding numerous,.minor,repair-...
contracts and the reluctance of contractors to lid on many small 'jobs, 'have -made "it
desirabl:e,.t.o attempt.a.larger, contract.for all repairs which.mig4t occur during a.
six mouth 0ek i6d of ti u I te. In Mr.. I . Romero Is 'opini . on this, procedure could .-CC6 ir6fate
the sidewalk idp- i '' -r' by q. substafitial amount.. a r _p ogram_
on - motidn of Councilman-Galla&e -iei6nded.t;y Council�.n� 19pridi
1. . !the request was
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approved up to $5*,-000 �i6rth_o e;iiiis- Mot ion:,Farried.
34. The City.,Clerk presented the bids received for furnishing.motor..e uipment-to.the
City of Sari Wis""dbisp o- . as -.f 61-lcrjd*i- "(See exhibit A attached)-.-..,--:-'.-,
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Mr. Miller, Administrative'Officer, s-t-ate'd'thiLt'after''ii'siudy of the bids, that he
recommended that the City accept the low bids for each item...,including the trade,in.,
Therefore items 1, 3, 4, 5s 6 and4-would `br'e-award&d to Hyse'n-Johnson Ford. Item 2
would be awarded to Callahan and Sons and Item 7 to Mel.Smith Chevrolet..-:
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher.-accept.-the low bids
as recommended by the Administrative Officer. Motion carried.
35. The City Clerk reported that one.bid had been rec'eiiviedfto"furnish an accounting
machine for the City of San Luis Oblqpp,,,
1:1.k a
National Cash Register- Company $7,164.56 including sales tax less $400 trade in
on the existing machine or net t the City. of.$6,764.56.
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The City Clerk recommended that 'the 'City Council accept ihe'bid'jii the machine ' proposed
by the. NCR Compaq,
met all . the .specifications ,required by the City..
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that-the:bid-of NCR for
$69764.56 be accepted. Motion carried.
36. On motion of.Councilman Gallagher, seconded by . Councilman Blake, . . the following_
contract payment was.,approved and ordered paid. X�
-'Layton-Tiee Seri-vice ... ..
� ...... - $1956 ' 0..40
Est, #2 and Final 395.60
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Motion carried.
37. The City Council discussed the recommended salary increase for Robert Mayse to the
fifth step of the saaary range. Some of the Council felt that the range for the job
was too high in relation to other City positions and further that a salary adjustment
was just made for the employee in July.
' On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the salary step
increase was denied.
MAYSE, Robert H., Water Supply Operator, from Step 4 at $652 to Step 5 at $690
per month, effective January 1, 1966.
Motion carried. Councilman Blake'voiing no.
38. R. D r, Administrative Officer, announced the appointment of J. L. Hoerntlei
Jr., as Police Officer effective. December 16, 1965 at $480 per-month subject to one
year probation.
39. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the Mayor was
authorised to accept and record on behalf of the City the following:
1. A covenant for temporary erection of a sign within the public right -of -way.
2. A grant deed from the Church of the Nazarene and Eugene and Denise Medzyk for
street widening on Santa Rosa Street and Walnut Street.
3. A quitclaim deed from the San Luis Obispo School District for a portion of
Southwood Drive through school property.
Motion carried.
' 40. Communication from the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Wate
District requesting Council approval of the rental of the City s sewer cl
ment to clean a sewer line for the Atsscadero Sewer Maintenance District.
On motion of Councilman Galle gher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the request be
approved subject to the equipment being used by City employees and that the City be
reimbursed it's cost. Motion carried.
41. On motion of Mayor Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1508, a resolution extending Christmas
greetings to the Citizens of San Luis Obispo.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Arthur F. Spring, Frank Gallagher, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the meeting adjourned
at 12:10 A.M.
On motion of Mayor Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following resolution
' was introduced. Resolution No. 1512, a resolution establishing a policy for sidewalk
construction.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Arthur F. Spring, Frank Gallagher,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
APPROPED: January 17, 1966
J. FITZI-iATHICK., CITY CLERK