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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/07/1960OCT 17 ]JbU 457 28. City Clerk Fitzpatrick requested authority to go to San Francisco to the Bank of America to sign the Series B Water Bonds on October 20, 1960 Request approved'on•motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey. On motion of Kenneth W. Joges, seconded by Donald Q.Miller, the meeting adjourned. -------- - --- -- Approved this 7th day of November, 1960. City-`Clerk SPECIAL CALLED COUNCIL MEETING 'a November 7, 1960 - -- 6:00 P. M. BANQUET ROOM - -- MOTEL INN The City Council met in Special Called 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, Police Chief Schofield, Water Superintendent Thompson. 1. The City Council discussed agenda item-no. 23, the status of the Whale Rock Operating Agreement. Administrative Officer Miller reported to the City - Council the results of the meeting with various State agency representatives in Sacramento November 4, 1960 relative -'to preparing the final draft of the Whale Rock Operating Agreement, a copy of which has been given to each Council member for study. Mr. Miller also discussed with the City Council the fiscal problems involved in paying the final construction charges on the project. 2. Water Superintendent Thompson explained to the City Council agenda item no. 2, permission for technical changes in the City's Water Rights Permit.for use of Salinas Dam Water. Mr. Thompson explained that the reason for the changes was increase of the City's use as the City is growing through annexations since the original permit was granted and that the area of use in the water permit should include the larger City ' area. • 3. The City Council discussed agenda,item no. 8, bids received for purchase of.a street sweeper by the City. Administrative Officer Miller reported on the results of the bids opened and his recommendations relative-to acceptance of the low bid for the sweeper. -. City Engineer Romero explained to the City Council his preference for the more expensive machine and urged the.City Council to purchase the machine not on the basis of lowest first cost, but on the basis of least cost over the Iife'of the machine taking into account operation and maintenance. r 7:. 4. The City Council discussed agenda item no. 6, bids received for the French Road widening. Administrative Officer Miller explained to the City Council the financial arrangements which must be made to pay for improvements in the Laguna Lake area. These included the French Road widening, the French Road Culvert enlargement, and purchase of excess sewer capacity in the Laguna Lake area. On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M. Approved this 21st day of November, 1960. �I- __I ' CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 7, 1960 - -- 7:30 P. M. CITY HALL The City Council met in. Regular Session with Mayor Fred M. Waters presiding.. The Invocation was given by Reverend Vernon H. .Ragsdale, Assembly of:God Church. 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, Park & Recreation Superintendent Flory, City Attorney Houser, Administrative Officer Miller, City Engineer Romero, Fire Chief Schlobohm, Police Chief Schofield, Water.Superintendent Thompson. Minutes for the Regular Meeting of October 17, 1960 were approved on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. Claims against the City for the month of November, 1960, were approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. 1. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT 60 -11 -1T "The Traffic Committee has.had some complaints about the traffic hazard at the corner of Hermosa Drive and Luneta Way and feels .that a . stop sign should be installed on Hermosa at Luneta Way to eliminate this hazard. ". RESOLUTION NO. 709 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Establishing Boulevard Stops at Hermosa Drive at Luneta Way ", was introduced and passed:on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, 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 60 -11 -2T "The Traffic Committee has had complaints.about the darkness at the intersection -of Bond and Motley and recommends that the City Engineer be authorized to have the P.G.&E. Company install a street light at that location." 1 � o C� 1 1 77 Recommendation approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller. 60 -11 -3T "The City has received a request from the Sierra Vista Hospital for directional signs at Santa Rosa and Foothill Boulevard and at California and Foothill Boulevard. The latter sign would require clearance from Cal Poly. The Traffic Committee feels that these signs are justified and recommends Council approval." Recommendation approved on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. ' 60 -11 -4T "We have been requested to install a directional sign at the corner of Higuera and Nipomo Streets directing westbound traffic to the 101 Freeway. It is recommended that the Council authorize such a sign." Recommendation approved on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller. I ' 60 -11 -5T "For some time, the Engineering Department has been making a study'of the Monterey and Santa Rosa intersection, looking at the possibility of channelizing traffic on Monterey similar to the pattern established at several Marsh Street intersections and at the California Boulevard and Monterey Street. The street width at this location is wider than some of the other intersections which have been dhannelized successfully, and it is recommended that the Council authorize an installation in accordance with the attached sketch." The City Council discussed the markings suggested at Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets and also the timing of the signals presently installed on Santa-Rosa at Monterey, Higuera and Marsh. The City Council discussed the matter of -this timing which is causing a delay in traffic movement due to the erratic signal changing at these 3 intersections. City Engineer Romero pointed out that due to the spacing-of the streets it was not possible to time the signals so as to permit free flow in ' both directions; however, if the Council wished, the Santa Rosa signals could be set to favor one direction at the expense of the other. Councilman Miller stated that in his opinion the southeast bound traffic on Santa Rosa Street should be favored. The Traffic Committee was instructed to look into the timing at these 3 intersections in order to make the traffic flow more smoothly on Santa:Rosa Street. The matter of the intersections of Monterey and Santa Rosa was ordered held over. . 2. Request Council authority for Mayor Waters to sign petition for technical changes in the City's Water Rights Permit. City Attorney Houser explained to the City Council the reasons for filing a petition for amending the City's Water Rights Permit for use of Salinas Dam water, as the area of use has changed through annexations to the City of San Luis Obispo since the original application was approved. On the motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, Mayor Waters was authorized to sign the petition requesting the necessary changes on the Water Rights Permit. 3. Administrative Officer Miller announced the promotion of Patrick J. Dempsey from Fireman to Fire Captain effective November 1, 1960, starting at the third_ step, $515 per mort h, with recommendation that he be considered for the following steps on an annual basis effective November 1. Councilman Smith asked to see the table of organization of the Fire Department so as to see the distribution of personnel between Captains, senior officers, and Firemen, and suggested that the City Council appoint a committee to investigate the organization of the Fire Department in reference to their officers in relation to communities the same size as San Luis Obispo:' 4e"� 95 Administrative Officer Miller explained the staffing of the.Fire Department which had been approved by the City Council in prior years and, in the.current year's budget; further, that under the Charter of the City of San Luis Obispo he had appointed Dempsey captain as it was an approved position in the budget, but that the Council had a right to question his actions relative to personnel. Mayor Waters asked what studies, if any, had been made to combining the Police and Fire Departments as is being done in many communities and would make better use of personnel who do not seem to be too busy at this time. It was moved by J. Barry Smith,.seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, that the promotion be denied until the City Council has had an opportunity to study the Fire Department organization.and appoint a Council Committee , to study the organization of the.Fire Department. On the question, Councilman Miller stated he believed this appointment is proper as it is being.made to fill a vacancy of a member who retired and was in the budget for the City. Councilman Jones agreed with Councilman Miller,, but thought that.the City should not investigate the Fire Department as part of a denial of a promotion of a Fire Captain. Councilman Shipsey stated that it was the legislative right of the City Council to investigate all appointments and promotions and further, that it is their duty to investigate the organization of all departments and personnel. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters. NOES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller. ABSENT: None 4. RESOLUTION NO. 707 (1960 Series), "A Resolution increasing the 1960 -61 Budget" by adding Account No. 211:33, Ann Arbor Inspection Fees in the amount of $2100.00, was passed and adopted'on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, 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 5. For Council consideration, the following salary step.increases, effective December 1, 1960: JACK A. CARRINGTON - Laborer /Equipment Operator - from step l $330 to step 2 $350 per month. VOLLMER NUKES COELHO - Laborer /Equipment Operator - from step 2 $350 to step 3 $368 per month. MERVYN FREDERICK DIXON - Fire Captain - from step 3 $515.to step 4 $545 per month. DON EUGENE ENGLERT - Police Officer - from step 1 $390 to step 2 $412 per month. MELVIN L. JONES - Battalion Fire Chief - from step 4 $575 to step 5 $645 per month. ' NORMA L. SMITH - _Stenographer - .from step 1 $280.to step.2 $295 per month. _ JOSEPH L. STEVENS - Fireman - from Step 2 $412 to step 3 $435 per month. Administrative Officer Miller requested that.the salary step increase for Mr. Vollmer Coelho not be considered at this time as Department.Head Romero had recommended that the salary increase not be granted,. Mr. Miller, on question of the City Council, explained procedures presently used for salary increases and.that no salary_increases.have been allowed until approved by the City Council even though approved in the current budget. The City Council requested salary information on each employee being considered for salary increase, insofar as length of service, past raises granted, etc. Administrative Officer Miller explained to the City Council the length of service, past salary increases, etc. as requested on each employee being considered at this time. It was moved by Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, that the pay increases be granted except to V.. N. Coelho. Motion carried 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 -,d rn n ^. Q 1 1 The City Council then discussed the City's employees salary program as presently used, and in particular-discussed-the step progress program and its efficiency as a merit system. It was moved by J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, that the pay scale and salary step process be studied by the City Council. 6. City Clerk Fitzpatrick gave the following report of bids received and opened for French Road Widening, City Plan No. 3 -61: A. J. DIANI Santa Barbara, California TED WATKINS San Luis Obispo, California MADONNA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY San Luis Obispo, California HI -WAY CONTRACTORS COMPANY Santa Maria, California $ 8,600.70 $ 9,907.00 $ 10,661.80 $ 6,634.80 VALLEY PAVING & CONSTRUCTION CO_. Pismo Beach, California ,$.10,059.34. Administrative Officer Miller explained the financing of the street widening in the budget and also explained financing of the sewer capacity and the culvert extension contract previously awarded by the City Council. City Engineer Romero explained the limits of the project and what work would be done. Administrative Officer Miller recommended to the City Council that the low bid of Hi -Way Contractors be accepted. City Engineer Romero also recommended that the low bid of Hi -Way Contractors be accepted. Mr. Romero further explained the status of various projects under construction for and by the City and the amounts of money involved, particularly the sizeable sums to be expended as change orders on the Johnson Avenue /hospital widening. It was moved by Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller that the City accept the low bid of Hi -Way Contractors and award them the contract, 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 7. City Clerk Fitzpatrick gave the following report on bids received and opened for purchase of 4 1961 automobiles for the Police Department: tt. ; �; it rl 1 1 w >l b .ago 00 ° m � In coo 00 •v u 11 wl _ .t N N N d OO T •4 N .t .t cn L •4 1 7 N'4 O to 4 .•+' 'N' C L M w W 'I O 7 „a vs vs vs • yr w x coo coo 00 O 00 00 : u ax 1 .°y O U .t O .7 O .t O .t 1 .yvam 14 U W M O% M C, M O1 c+1 P. 1 N N N N 1 1 1 E-4 A to t/> v> vs -r N c•1 O O O O O O O O N N N N >+ CO- 0% rn rn a% M rn O 01 W N N N N N N O V to 1 O .4 00 ,•°1 co .••1 00 an 1 A z co .Y %O .t �O .t .o •t i b W to x N N N N Z O� ON ON O O O .t .7 .t .. 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H H L L H H "" H H L LJ H H G O cd Wr� W O W M O W a b wq 0 . w wwww li I H�s7 •rl y •p � 4 a� w •'1 U W •rl U •r1 U L>+ W H H z H Z F Z H Z W W U RI Ol a Ol P.+ d Q .-1 .4 to b O 0 b tO to .O tp U) > MO Dr. w • 4 Cn W •'1 w W •.•1 Cl) w w CM tcd .3 a1�a a7�a lo�a A rl 1 1 463 Administrative Officer Miller - recommended that the low bid of Finch Motors be accepted and that the savings due to low bid be left in the equipment replacement fund for future use in replacement of motor vehicles. On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the low bid of Finch Motors was accepted. 8. City Clerk Fitzpatrick gave the following report on bids received and opened for purchase of one street sweeper as per specifications: 3. DEARTH MACHINERY COMPANY (Wayne 550) Bid Price (same conditions as above) $ 12,383.80 LESS TRADE IN 1,183.80 NET PRICE $ 112200.00 NO DEVIATIONS DELIVERY TIME: 35 calendar days from receipt of order. ALTERNATE: Add if desired: If chrysler 148 HP V -8 industrial gasoline engine is desired instead.of chrysler 6 cyl. 109 HP engine, then add $250.00 plus tax. 1. SMITH BOOTH USHER COMPANY (Austin- Western) Bid Price (same conditions as above) No Bid LESS TRADE IN 1,356.00 2. INLAND EQUIPMENT COMPANY (Elgin Street King) NET PRICE: $ 11,000.00 Bid Price, Elgin Street King, Wayne 550 or 4 Wheel Type equal, F.O.B. City Corp. Yard, San Luis Obispo, Power Steer on 2 front wheels Calif. (excluding all federal excise taxes and Maximum outside turning radius of 20 feet state and local sales taxes) $ 13,011.96 Rear.Dump Hopper LESS TRADE IN 300.00 order. NET PRICE $ 12,711.96 calling for alternate bids on the street sweeper.- He recommended'that d NO DEVIATIONS in the amount of $9,798.07 including tax. He further stated that if the;City. Council did not wish to buy this machine at this time,- they could do one of the following:: DELIVERY TIME: 30 calendar days from receipt of order. 1. Hold over purchase for one year. 2. Allow Mr. Romero to reduce the specifications and re- advertise ALTERNATE: to keep under $10,000.00. Elgin White Wing IV,(same though.it exceeded budget. conditions as above) Bid Price $ 9,709.68 LESS TRADE IN 300.00 NET PRICE $ 92409.68 3. DEARTH MACHINERY COMPANY (Wayne 550) Bid Price (same conditions as above) $ 12,383.80 LESS TRADE IN 1,183.80 NET PRICE $ 112200.00 NO DEVIATIONS DELIVERY TIME: 35 calendar days from receipt of order. ALTERNATE: Add if desired: If chrysler 148 HP V -8 industrial gasoline engine is desired instead.of chrysler 6 cyl. 109 HP engine, then add $250.00 plus tax. .4. HANSON EQUIPMENT COMPANY (Mobile) Bid Price (same conditions as above) $ 122356.00 LESS TRADE IN 1,356.00 NET PRICE: $ 11,000.00 DEVIATIONS: 4 Wheel Type Power Steer on 2 front wheels Maximum outside turning radius of 20 feet Elevator - .rubber sprocket & steel cable Rear.Dump Hopper DELIVERY TIME: 10 calendar days from receipt of order. 1 Administrative Officer Miller explained the financial arrangements in calling for alternate bids on the street sweeper.- He recommended'that the law.bid of- Inland Equipment Company for a White Wing IV be accepted in the amount of $9,798.07 including tax. He further stated that if the;City. Council did not wish to buy this machine at this time,- they could do one of the following:: 1. Hold over purchase for one year. 2. Allow Mr. Romero to reduce the specifications and re- advertise to keep under $10,000.00. 3. Allow award of purchase contract to other than the low bid even though.it exceeded budget. -� 464 n City Engineer Romero read a report in which he pointed out that the sweeper should be purchased on the basis of least cost over the 1•ife of the machine after considering operation and maintenance rather than on the basis of low initial bid. He referred to several nearby cities which have had better results with the Wayne sweeper than with the Elgin and to the cost accounting records of San Diego which show that the Wayne could be operated for $12,000 less than the-El-gin-over the life of the machine. Mr. Romero recommended that the Wayne bid be accepted as being in the best interest of the City. After discussion by the City Council, it was:•moved by J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, that the City take no action at this time, reject all bids, and delay purchase of a street sweeper for one year. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Gerald W. Shipsey,-J. Barry Smith, Fred M..Waters: NOES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller. ABSENT: None Councilman Miller stated to the City Council that he believed the City needs a new street sweeper at this time, as the present sweeper is so decrepit and inefficient it does not do a good job, and urged.the City Council to reconsider its action and purchase the sweeper recommended by the City Engineer. 9. Communication from the McCarthy Tank & Steel Company notifying the City that they wish to renew their option on renting the old corporation yar on Santa Barbara Avenue on a month -to -month basis instead of'oine year as their firm is presently constructing a pew building on South Street and will be moving there in the next 6 to 8 months. Administrative Officer recommended that the yard be rented to the McCarthy Tank & Steel Company as requested. It was moved by Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the lease on a month -to -month basis as requested by McCarthy Tank & Steel Company. Motion carried. 10. The following contract payments were approved on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller: MADONNA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - .Project #39 - laurel Lane Estimate # 3----------------------------------------- - - - - -- $ 101815.21 MADONNA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - Project #40 - Johnson Avenue Estimate # 3-------------------------- --- ---------- -- - - - - -- $ 8,760.60 MADONNA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - French Road Culvert Extension Estimate # 1------------------------- ---- ------------ - - - - -- $ 6,552.90 MADONNA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - Parking Lot #5 Estimate # 1---------------- --- -- -------------------- - - - --- $ 2,460.96 R. McGRAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - Phase K Johnson Ave. Widening Estimate # 1----------------------------------------- - - - - -- $ 4,378.25 McBRIDES - Cal Poly Sewage Flow Meter Estimate # 3----------------------------------------- - - - - -- $ 983.74 , McBRIDES - Cal Poly Sewage Flow Meter Estimate #4 (Final - to be paid 35 days hence)------ - - - - =- $ 691.38 11. 8:00 P.M. Mayor Waters opened a PUBLIC HEARING on Resolution No. 695 (1960 Series), a Resolution regarding the proposed annexation of a portion of Tract No. 166, as advertised. City Clerk Fitzpatrick reported no protests received. City Engineer Romero explained the area included in this annexation There being no further comments, Mayor Waters closed the hearing. 466 ORDINANCE NO. 173 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance Approving the Annexation of Certain Uninhabited Territory, designated 'Portion of Tract -166', to the City of San Luis Obispo was introduced and passed to print on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, 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 12. Communication from U. S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service submitting a report of investigations of soil and water problems at the City sewer farm, was received and filed. 14. Communication from Walter Roselip protesting the establishment of an asphaltic curb across Lot 15, Block 23, and requesting that it be repaired, was referred to City Engineer Romero to place the plant mix berm but to depress it for Mr, Roselip's driveway. 15. Request - Council permission for Mayor Waters to receive and record a deed for street widening on Foothill Boulevard and agreement for said widening.. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W.'Shipsey, Mayor Waters was authorized to accept and record the deed from Clara Lankford and sign the agreement for street widening on behalf of the City. 16. Communication from Police Chief William Schofield, requesting permission to schedule a public auction of unclaimed articles in conformity with City Ordinance No. 77, was approved on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. 17. Communication from the Department of Water Resources-regarding the City's application for a recreation grant under the Davis - Grunsky Act. ' Administrative Officer Miller asked the City Council if the City should request Mr. Robert Edmonston to make a preliminary study as-to the scope of,the report needed in order to apply for a Davis - Grunsky grant for the Whale Rock Project. Councilman Jones reported that while in Sacramento he had contacted the Water Resources Department and received copies of application forms for grants under the Davis - Grunsky Act. The City Council discussed the recreation grant and took no action. Communication received and filed. 18. Communication from the City Planning Commission making recommendations to the City.Council relative to the Master Plan of the Laguna Lake Park as prepared by Fred L. Hector. City Engineer Romero reported to the City Council on the progress being made by Mr. Skinner in dredging and deepening of the Laguna Lake. He reported that Mr. Skinner is behind schedule and will.stili be dredging this area next year. In view of the lack of funds, the early rains, and the fact that a good opportunity will be presented next summer, Mr. Romero recommended that the City project be held up until next summer. Communication received and filed. ' 19. Communication from Fred L. Hector, consultant; regarding communications he has addressed to the Small Craft Harbors Commission relative to the Laguna Lake recreational possibilities, was received and-filed. 20. Communication from the Muscular Dystrophy Associations of America, Inc. requesting City Council permission'to conduct apermission'to conduct a h2use -to =house march -to =house march for -funds on or about November 20, 1960. Request approved on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller.. . 466 21. Request for annexation to the City of San Luis Obispo of a portion of the property located at the end of Alrita Street, owned by.Edgar M. & Beulah B. Young, was approved, and.building permit authorized to.be issued subject.to the property owners pursuing annexation as rapidly as possible on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. Motion carried. City Attorney Houser was requested to proceed with annexation. 22. Communication from the Public Utilities Commission regarding the establishment of reasonable safety requirements for overhead electric and telephone lines near swimming pools was referred to-:the City Planning.Commission. 23. Progress report on status of Whale Rock Operating Agreement was ordered held over for Council study. 24. RESOLUTION NO. 708 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1960 -61 Budget" by increasing.Account No. 200.23,.General Government -Weed Abatement by $1600.00, was introduced, passed and adopted on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, 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 25. Communication from Mrs. A. A. -Erhart and family, thanking the City Council for its kindness at the time of her husband's death, was received and filed. 26. Communication from State Compensation Insurance Fund reporting on.the 1959 -60 safety contest and announcing a new contest for 1960 -61, was received and filed. 27. For Council information, a copy of a report on Marine Waste Disposal Research Program prepared by the State Water Pollution Control Board, was received and filed. 28. Quarterly report of the Chamber of Commerce of use of City funds.for the period July 1, 1960 to October 1, 1960, was received and filed. 29. Communication from San Luis Obispo City School-District thanking the City Council for their endorsement of the school bonds, was received and filed. 30. Communication from the State Department of Justice regarding aid provided from the Peace Officer's Training Fund, was received and filed.. 31. Communication from the State Board of Equalization reporting the new cost. of Sales and Use Tax Administration for Collection by the State; was received and filed. 32. Communication from Fred L. Garrett, requesting that the City Council abandon that portion of.Munoz Street crossing through his property between Johnson and the realignment of Munoz Street, was referred to the City Planning Commission. 33. Copy of communication from the Department of Water Resources to Pacific Gas & Electric Company regarding electrical service to the pumping stations and the Whale Rock Dam proper, was received and filed. 34. City Attorney Houser presented to the.City,Council.a map of the proposed Freeway Addition to the City.of San Luis Obispo and explained the reasons for the boundaries as delineated thereon and further, explained procedures necessary for the annexation. It was moved by Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, that City Attorney Houser be requested to prepare description, petitions, etc. 35. Administrative Officer Miller requested the City Council's permission to look into the necessary Drocedures for the Citv to make a loan far ''hale Rock Dam and for preparation contract documents if needed. the necessary