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OCT 3
ADJOURNED SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
September 27, 1960 - -- 8.:30 A. M.
CITY HALL
The City Council met in Adjourned Special Session with Mayor Fred M. Waters
presiding.
ROLL CALL: Present - Kenneth W: Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey,
Fred M. Waters.
Absent - J. Barry Smith
CITY STAFF PRESENT:. City Clerk Fitzpatrick, City Attorney Houser,
Administrative Officer Miller.
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the meeting
adjourned at 8:45 A. M.
Approved this 3rd day of October, 1960.
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
' October 3, 1960 -- -.6:00 P.: M.
BANQUET ROOM - -- MOTEL INN
The City Council met in Special Session with Mayor Fred M. Waters presiding.
ROLL CALL: Present - Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey,
J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters.
Absent - None
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Administrative Officer Miller presented a summary of bids received on the
Series B Water Bonds:
Bidder Total Net
Interest Cost Net
Interest Cost to City
y
BANK OF AMERICA
$ 885,171.00
3.9289%
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SECURITY FIRST NATIONAL BANK
$ 899,759.42
3.9936%
CALIFORNIA BANK
$ 921,067.17
4.0882%
FIRST WESTERN BANK
$ 925,296.67
4.1070%
CROCKER -ANGLO NAT'L BANK
$ 958,157.34
4.2528%
RESOLUTION NO. 698 (1960 Series),
"A Resolution Selling
City of San Luis
Obispo 1959 Water Bonds, Series B ",
was introduced and.read
in full by
City Clerk Fitzpatrick, and passed
and adopted on motion
of Gerald W.
'
Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth [d. Jones,
on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald
Q. Miller, Gerald W.
Shipsey, Fred M.
Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Barry Smith
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the meeting
adjourned at 8:45 A. M.
Approved this 3rd day of October, 1960.
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
' October 3, 1960 -- -.6:00 P.: M.
BANQUET ROOM - -- MOTEL INN
The City Council met in Special Session with Mayor Fred M. Waters presiding.
ROLL CALL: Present - Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey,
J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters.
Absent - None
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CITY STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Abraham, City Clerk Fitzpatrick,
City Attorney Houser, Administrative Officer Miller,
City Engineer Romero, Police Chief Schofield.
1. The City Council discussed agenda item no. 6, a report by the Council
committee consisting of councilmen Shipsey and Miller, who reported to
the City Council on their meeting with the City Staff and Mr. Edmonston,
consultant, on the various phases of the draft of proposed operating
agreement for the Whale Rock Dam.
2. The City Council discussed agenda item no. 22, communication from the
Building Contractors Association requesting the City to establish a
separate Building Department with a registered engineer as department
head.
The City Council discussed the reference in the contractor's letter to
delays caused by the City Building Department.
Planning and Building Director Abraham reported to the City Council on
his method of operations since combination of the two offices, and
listed for the City Council specific projects and time period from
application to issuance of permit.
The City Council discussed present operation of the Building Department and
former operation at some length.
On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the meeting
adjourned at 7:15 P.M.
Approved this 17th day of October, 1960.
CITY COUNCIL.MEETING
October 3, 1960 - -- 7:30 P. M.
CITY HALL
The City Council met in Regular Session with Mayor Fred M. Waters presiding.
ROLL CALL: Present - Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey,
J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters
Absent - None
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Abraham, City Clerk Fitzpatrick,
City Attorney Houser, Administrative Officer Miller,
City Engineer Romero, Fire Chief Schlobohm, Police
Chief. Schofield.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 19, 1960, Special Meeting of
September 26, 1960, and Adjourned Special<Meeting of September 27, 1960, were
approved.
Claims against the City for the month of October, 1960, were approved on motion
of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, subject to the approval of
the Administrative Officer.
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1. City Clerk Fitzpatrick made the following report on bids received and
opened for purchase of one 1961 sedan for the Police Department:
1.. MEL SMITH CHEVROLET
Bid Price, F.O.B.San Luis Obispo
(excluding all federal excise taxes
and state and local sales taxes) $ 2,549.87
LESS TRADE IN 500.00
NET PRICE $ 2,049.87
NO DEVIATION
2... FINCH PLYMOUTH :r
Bid Price (see conditions above) $ 2,243.64
LESS TRADE IN 500.00
NET PRICE $ 1,743.64
DEVIATION
"It.has been verified with authorities on the matter that our alternator
with built in rectifier is comparable to the Leece Neville type.
Although the bid requests a'two speed automatic, we believe the three
.� speed known as Torqueflite would be far better for this type operation,
,2 and would require less service. The price is $22.00 additional.
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0-0 The model quoted is the Belvedere type police 4door sedan."
3. HYSEN - JOHNSON FORD
Bid Price (see conditions.-above) $ 22646.07
LESS TRADE IN 717.09
NET PRICE $ 1,928.98
DEVIATION
"Price includes 60 amp alternator with built in rectifier."
Administrative Officer.Miller recommended that the.low bid of Finch
Plymouth be accepted and that the option of.3 speed transmission for an
additional $22.00 also be accepted.
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones; seconded by J. Barry Smith,'the City Council
accepted the bid of Finch Plymouth with options as recommended in the
amount of $1,856.27.
Administrative Officer Miller explained that in order to purchase the
automobile, until the settlement is made by the insurance company on
the damaged vehicle, it will be necessary to transfer from the unbudgeted
reserve the amount of $1,006.27.
RESOLUTION NO. 699 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1960 -61
Budget ", was passed and adopted on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by
Gerald W. Shipsey, on the fillowing roll call vote:
. AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. Communication from-County Board of Supervisors enclosing's reeolution "of
intention to transfer real property to City of San'Luis Obispo (County
Hospital, Johnson Avenue street widening project), was received and filed.
3. City Clerk Fitzpatrick made the following report on bids received and
opened. for Phase K Johnson Avenue Plan Line Widening, on September 26, 1960:
I. WALTER BROTHERS
San Luis Obispo, Calif. $ 14,848.65
2. MADONNA CONSTRUCTION CO.
San Luis Obispo, Calif. $ 17,591.05
3. R. McGRAY CONSTRUCTION CO.
Santa Maria, Calif. $ 14.467.90
4. GENERAL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO.
San Luis Obispo, Calif. $ 19,922.30
5. TED WATKINS
San.Luis Obispo, Calif. $, 17,935.00
6. SUNDERLAND & PAYNE
San Luis Obispo, Calif. $ 16,500.95
.7. HI -WAY CONTRACTORS, INC.
Santa Maria, Calif. $ 16,923.23
City Engineer Romero explained to the City Council
in the project. Mr. Romero also explained that in
a change order will be required involving a change
system for the hospital and ,:will cause some delay
hospital using a standby electrical system. Mr. R
not give the Council an accurate cost figure until
Company could look at the project and work out the
the scope of work included
addition to this contract,
over of the electrical
in the project with the
)mero stated he•could
Pacific Gas & Electric -
estimate.
Mayor Waters reported to the City Council regarding his negotiations in
acquiring street widening from Dr. Treadwell on the.west side of the hospital
and J. Barrett on the east side of the hospital. Both property ,.owners say
they are willing to deed their street widening to the City but that they wish
the City to install concrete curb and gutter along,the entire frontage of
both properties and a concrete sidewalk across the Barrett property, installed
at no expense to the property owners.
The City Council discussed this proposal and.after discussion, Mayor Waters
appointed councilmen Shipsey and Smith as a Council committee to meet with
the property owners adjacent to the County Hospital and review policies in
connection with the street widening program.
The City Council discussed improvements made to the center section of Grand
Avenue at Garfield and requested that the City Engineer make further improvements
to the berm along the south side of Grand Avenue.
Administrative Officer Miller recommended that the low bid of R. McGray
Construction Company in the amount of $14,467.90 be accepted for the
Phase K, Johnson.Avenue Plan Line Widening. 1
On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the contract was
awarded to R. McGray Construction Company.
4. The following contract payments were approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones,
seconded by Donald Q. Miller, after recommendation by City Engineer Romero:
MADONNA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - Project 39, Laurel Lane -
Estimate No. 2--------------------------------- - - - - -- $. 29594.88
MADONNA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - Project 40, Johnson Avenue
Estimate No. 2--------------------------------- - - - - -- $ 3,939.75
GUIDO 0. FERINI - Grand Avenue Street Improvement
Estimate No. 5=---------- -------------- -------- - - - --- $ .1,735.06
GUIDO 0. FERINI - Grand Avenue Street Improvement
Estimate No. 6(final - to be paid 35 days hence) - - - -- $ 2,259.16
W. M. LYLES COMPANY - Higuera Street Outfall Sewer Line.
Estimate No. 2--------------------------------- - - - - -- $ 10,991.65
W. M. LYLES COMPANY - Higuera Street Outfall Sewer Line
Estimate No. 3(final - to be paid 35 days hence) - - - -- $ 2,710.31
5. Administrative Officer Miller announced the following appointment:
JUDY A. OWENS - Stenographer - Public Works Department - effective.
October 1, 1960, at $280 per month.
6. For City Council consideration, revised draft of proposed agreement between
State of California and City of San Luis Obispo for operation and maintenance
of Whale Rock Dam and Reservoir.
Councilman Donald Q. Miller reported to the City Council on the meeting held
by the Council committee on the proposed agreement between the State of
California and the City of San Luis Obispo for operation of the Whale Rock Dam.
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Councilman Miller reported on various provisions of the agreement and
recommended that the City Council adopt the agreement with suggestions
as indicated in order to expedite the final approval.by all-agencies
concerned. Councilman Miller then had a letter read to the City Council
embodying all the changes or questions of the Council committee and
requested that the letter be sent to the State Department of Finance
for inclusion in the agreement.
On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the
Administrative Officer was authorized to .write the State along the lines
stated.
At this time Mayor Waters welcomed the students from Cal Poly and the High
School who were in attendance at the meeting and told them -that if they had
any questions, the City Council and City Staff would be very pleased to
answer them.
7.. PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 P.M. on Resolution No. 682, "A Resolution Giving Notice
of.Proposed Annexation to.City of San Luis Obispo of Uninhabited Territory
Described Herein and Designated 'Elks Club Annexation' and Giving Notice
of Time and.Place for Hearing of Protests Thereto ".
'City Attorney Houser presented a map to the City Council showing the area
from the south City limits to and including the sewer farm•and also
several alternate annexation routes. Mr. Houser also reported on a
meeting with Mr. Pasquini who holds the key parcel due to assessed
valuation, and he reported that Mr. Pasquini had indicated he did not
wish to annex the theatre property at this time. Mr. Houser then
.explained that under annexation procedure, owners of over 50% of the value <:
of the total annexation could stop annexation at this time, and Mr. Pasquini
has more than 50% of the total valuation. Mr. Houser recommended that
at the,present'time the City annex the area from the south City limits at
1 Higuera Street, down Higuera Street to Portuguese Flat Road to 101 Highway
and across 101 Highway to the Garcia - Pireira property previously annexed
to the City. Mr. Houser then explained the procedure to be followed for
an inhabited annexation.
RESOLUTION NO. 701 (1960 Series),.'A Resolution regarding the Elks Addition,
was passed on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller,
.on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of. Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the hearings
on the Elks Club Annexation, Resolution No. 682, are hereby terminated.
8. .Communication from J. J.. Donovan and Don 0. Good requesting connection to
the City sewer system of the Silver City Trailer Park, located on old
highway 101 south of the City limits, was received and filed.
9. Petition from residents in the Goldtree area for the placement of "street
lights.
City - Engineer Romero reported.to the City.Council on the proposal of
Pacific Gas & Electric Company to place street lights in the Goldtree
area and to improve several street lights already installed.
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the City
Engineer was ordered to proceed with the installation of the street
lights.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 173 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance etc." was ordered cancelled
and.the ordinance filed.on motion of J.. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W.
Jones. This ordinance was to deed 5' back to W. P. Babcock and install
curb, gutter, and sidewalk.
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11. Letter from Administrative Officer Miller requesting additional clerical
help'in the Planning and Building Department on at least a temporary.basis
while the department is operating short handed.
On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the request
was approved.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 703 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Establishing Policy for Council
Review of Tentative-Subdivision Maps ", was adopted on motion of Gerald W.
Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters. ,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. For City Council consideration, grant deed and deed of easement from
William E. Schofield, and agreement for street widening on Johnson Avenue.
On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, Mayor Waters
was authorized to sign the agreement and record the deed.
15. RESOLUTION 140. 700 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Endorsing Proposition No. 1 ",
was passed and adopted on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by-.J. Barry
Smith, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth•W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
16. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT
60 -10 -1T "The afternoon of the last Council meeting, school authorities
contacted Chief Schofield in regard to certain safety measures which they
felt were important to protect youngsters going and coming from school.
Since it was too late in the day to evaluate these recommendations prior
to the Council meeting, the Traffic Committee studied them Tuesday morning.
After reaching basic agreement among ourselves, I called the Council by
telephone and secured informal permission to go ahead with various minor
improvements. It is recluested that the Council confirm these safety
measures by motion at this time. They are as follows:
1. Paint SLOW pavement markings on Bishop and on Augusta approaching
curve. '
2. Paint SCHOOL X WALK across Johnson north of Ella.
3.- Paint pavement markings for SCHOOL'ZONE in front of Baptist•Church.
4. Paint SLOW pavement markings either side of Bishop on Johnson.
5. Paint-SLOW pavement markings either side of Sydney on Johnson.
6. Paint SCHOOL X WALK across Grand running from northerly corner of
Fredericks to point somewhat south of Hope.
7. Paint orange SLOW either side of Fredericks Street hill crest.
8. Paint out existing crosswalk on Foothill east of Broad. Paint new
walk on Broad just south of Foothill. Paint new walk on Foothill
just west of Broad.."
Recommendations approved on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded-by Donald
Q. Miller.
60 -10 -2T "In connection with the new crosswalk on Foothill Boulevard at
Broad, we have also assigned a crossing guard to this location.- To reduce
the present Hazard more completely, however, we feel that the two existing
crosswalks on Foothill at Ferrini Road should be eliminated since they
encourage these school children to.cross Foothill to an unsafe location on
the south side."
Action approved on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by J. Barry Smith.
17. Communication from Enrico Bongio calling City Council attention to traffic
conditions on Sierra Way making a hazard for school children, was referred
to the Traffic Committee for investigation and report.
18. Communication from Stiefel Bros. Ranch Development Co: relative to City
sewer farm acreage and their intention to work with the City on this problem.
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City Attorney Houser reported to the City Council on discussion with
Mr. Lewis of Stiefel Bros. regarding problems at the sewer farm,
particularly the contamination of the creek through their poor handling
of the effluent. He had notified Lewis this would have to cease and
that Stiefel was responsible for the operation of the-sewer farm.
City Engineer Romero reported to the City-Council on his discussions
with Mr. Stiefel and Mr. Lewis regarding the improvements necessary
at the sewer farm in order to contain the effluent and avoid polluting
the creek; further, that just the minimum type of work at the farm
would take a large sum of money and that Mr. Stiefel stated he did not
' believe he could afford this permanent type of improvement. Mr. Romero
also reported that he had ordered a private contractor to go in and
make some improvements to the sewer farm to avoid water escaping to
the highway and creek and that he was sending the bills to Stiefel Bros.
as it was their responsibility.
Communication received and filed.
19. Communication.from Fire Chief Schlobohm, requesting.sick leave in excess
of two weeks for Captain Speer. Approval recommended by Administrative
Officer.
Sick leave approved on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q.
d Miller.
20. Communication from Fire Chief Schlobohm, requesting sick leave'in excess
of two weeks for Captain Gill. Approval recommended by Administrative
Officer.
Sick leave approved on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W.
Shipsey.
21. Communication and petition from residents of Rachel Street calling City
Council attention to a nuisance existing and asking for relief by the
City'Council, was referred to'Police Chief Schofield for investigation
and report to the City Council of- actions taken if any.
22. Communication from Building Contractor's Association uurging the City to
establish a separate building department with a registered engineer as
department head to avoid present delays to the construction industry.
Mr. O'Donnell, secretary'ipanager of the Building Contractor's-Association,
appeared before the City Council stating that his letter.explained the
feeling of the Building Contractor's Association regarding the request
and also that the present organization will never adequately serve the
construction industry due to their methods.which involve delays to the
industry. Mr. O'Donnell gave several.specific examples that he heard
about. These were refuted by Planning and Building Director Abraham who
reported details of actions taken on each item presented by Mr. O'Donnell.
It was moved by J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, that no
action be taken on the request of the contractors, and that the-City not
hire a registered engineer as department head or establish the building
inspection function as a separate department.
Motion Carried.
Councilman Shipsey reported to the Council on his meeting with:the
.contractor's association when.the; original reorganization.of the Building
Department took place, and he stated that'the contractors present at
that meeting stated that they agreed to give the new operation.a fair
chance to see-if it would adequately serve the City. He -felt that any
investigation of the Planning and Building Department at.this time would
be premature and unfair to the present operation, especially since they
have been working short - handed since its inception.
Mr. O'Donnell again appeared before the City Council stating that his
main complaint was that plans are sent to engineers in Los Angeles or
Santa Barbara for correction, sent back, corrected, and again sent back
to Los Angeles or Santa Barbara for a second rechedl,thus causing delays:•
in start of construction.
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Planning and Building Director Abraham, upon question of the City Council,
reported that no plan had ever been checked, returned, and again sent out
to be checked, at least since he:had been concerned with the operation.
Procedure is for plans on commercial structures to be sent to the building
official's conference for check. Corrections, if any, are reviewed with
the contractor and then permit issued when corrections are made. The plans
are not returned to Los Angeles for a second check.
23. Communication from Carl A. Steiner relative to proposed widening of the
north side of Foothill Boulevard between Santa Rosa and Chorro; was received
and filed.
24. Communication from San Luis Obispo City Schools enclosing lease agreement
between the City and the schools for lease of the City recreation building,
was received and filed.
25. Mayor Waters asked the City Council for permission to be absent from the
State of California.for a period from .October 9, to October 16,''1960.
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, request was
approved.
26. Councilman Kenneth W. Jones requested Council permission to leave the
State of California for a one day period.
Request approved on motion of J. Barry Smith; seconded by Donald Q. Miller.
27. Administrative Officer Miller requested the City Council approval to attend
the International City Manager's Association conference in San Francisco
October 16 to October 20, 1960. Mr. Miller stated that this'had - been
approved in the'budget by the City Council.
On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the request
was approved.
28. Councilman J. Barry Smith asked the status-of the parking lot condemnations
for the parking district, and what was the delay in acquisition.
City Attorney Houser explained steps to date on both condemnations aid
stated that the.Pezzoni condemnation was going to pre -trial in court about
November 18, 1960. Mr. Houser also explained steps to date relative to
the Carpenter and McFadden properties.
29. RESOLUTION NO. 702 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Endorsing Proposition No. 5'
was passed and adopted on motion of J. Barry-Smith, seconded -by Donald Q.
Miller, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald-Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: • None
ABSENT: None.
30. Administrative Officer Miller presented a communication from the Christie
Construction.Company who are to-build an addition to the telephone building,
reauestine Dermission.to use a portion of the Citv Hall parking lot for
storage of equipment and construction of the telephone building. They
offered to replace any black top paving and plants damaged during the
construction.period. Mr. Miller recommended that.the request be approved
subject to preparation of an agreement by the City Attorney covering
liability insurance, bond.for replacement of plants and paving, etc. Mr.
Miller recommended that nine spaces:be used and that they be charged:.the
normal $4.00 per month for the spaces.
On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded.by Donald Q. Miller, the City
Attorney was .instructed to prepare an agreement•for City Council -coinsideration.
31. City Engineer Romero.requested permission to .present plans and specifications
at the October 17, 1960 City Council meeting for paving along French Road
adjacent to Laguna Park Homes.
Approved by common consent.
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