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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/11/19631 u ADJOURNED MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL November 11, 1963 - 7:30 P.M. CITY HALL Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson. Roll Call City Staff Present: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel Present: P. Chapman, Director of Planning & Building; P. Clark, City Librarian; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. Flory, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation; W. M. Houser, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; W. Schofield, Police Chief. The approval of the minutes of October 28, 1963, were held over. 1. At this time the City Council continued the discussion on the Mission Plaza and Central Core Area Development proposal prepared by Smith & Williams, Architects. Mayor Davidson introduced the subject of the Mission Plaza and Central Core Area Development for the City of San Luis Obispo. He briefly reviewed the plan as presented by Smith & Williams and stated that the firm of Stone & Youngberg, Financial Consultants represented by Mr. James Saffran, were studying the financial approaches to the development of the Mission Plaza project. Mr. Saffran, Financial Consultant, explained that his firm is preparing to proceed with recommendations for financing the development for the City, but before he does he should have a specific report on specific areas which the City wishes to develop. He submitted the following list of general policy decisions that the Council must make in order to proceed. 1. General approval of "Mission Plaza" development concept: a. Traffic flow b. Use of water C. Construction of Fine Arts Center d. Land use (recreation) e. Area to be encompassed (land acquisition and demolition) f. Amount of parking to be provided Mr. Saffran then stated that after the above policy decisions have been made then the following detailed cost estimate must be acquired: 2. Detailed cost estimates: a. Land acquisition 1 b. Parking facilities C. Drainage and other improvements d. Fine Arts Center e. Possible project staging Mr. Saffran continued that once these basic policy decisions have been made then the following methods of financing would be available to the Council: 3. Determination of city responsibility: a. Methods of financing 1. General obligation bonds for land acquisition 2. California redevelopment law City Council Minutes November 11, 1963 Page -2- 3. Special assessment financing of parking and improvements 4. Lease purchase of Fine Arts Center 5. Sale or lease of land to private developers for recreation purposes. He also stated that he and his firm is looking for guidance from the Council ' in order to proceed. Councilman Graves suggested that Smith & Williams' report should be referred to the Planning Commission for immediate study on the development of the Central Core area, but first the City Council must adopt the philosophy of the plan as a guide for development. Mayor Davidson stated he agreed that the Council should adopt the plan as a guide in order to have a general plan to follow. He stated that he believed the Smith & Williams' plan presented an excellent guide for the City to develop in the future. He stated he also does not agree fully with the plan of Smith & Williams, but that the concept was good and should be followed by the City. He further stated that the City must take the first affirmative step in order to develop the City of San Luis Obispo. Mayor Davidson urged that the Council, this evening, take affirmative action to accept this Smith & Williams' report as a guide for future development of the City. Councilman Whelchel discussed with Mr. Saff ran methods of financing the Mission Plaza development and asked if special assessment proceedings could be used to develop this project. Mr. Saffran answered that this was one of the suggested methods of financing, but one that would require cooperation of merchants and property owners. The City Council then discussed various aspects of the Smith & Williams' proposal. Mr. Joe Warnaaieris appeared before the Council and urged that the City Council allow the taxpayers an opportunity to make their feelings known on a project of this magnitude. Harry Fryer, Sr. congratulated the Council on the studies to date, but urged that before the Council spent alot of money on this proposal, that the Council should improve what deficiencies the City now has such as lack of sidewalks, substandard dwellings, etc., and also encourage the development of industry to give jobs to the citizens. Mr. C. C. Humphrey stated that he believed it was a good plan and should be used as a guide for future development of the City, and further, that his studies of the plan shows that the taxpayer will pay a small part of the overall plan as he believed that the major cost will be paid by private investors by special assessment district. He continued that in his discussion with other merchants, that they will support this plan with private capital. He urged that the Council adopt the Smith & Williams' plan as a guide for future development. Mr. Henry Case objected to the adoption of this plan due to the excessive cost and also to poor planning and design. Further, he urged that the people who benefit most from this development, namely the merchants, should be the ones who should pay for improvement of their business houses. He continued that he does not believe that the homeowner should subsidize the downtown merchants. Councilman Graves stated that one of the principles of the Smith & Williams' report was the strengthening of the economic well being of the City of San Luis Obispo by encouraging outside purchasing power to come to San Luis Obispo, which would help the overall growth of the City. Kenneth Schwartz, Planning Commission Chairman, appeared before the Council reporting on the results of the economic development report prepared for the Planning Commission. He stated that San Luis Obispo does not have the City Council Minutes November 11, 1963 Page -3- traditional balanced community of business and industry. While it's true that other types of industry such as Cal Poly, Men's Colony, and other governmental agencies help, but that the City must encourage the development of the commerce portion of our economy as over 50% of our sales tax revenue is derived from persons living outside the City, and this revenue must be protected for our own financial life. Therefore, the City should encourage 1 plans such as the Smith & Williams proposal to revitalize the central core of the City and make our downtown an attractive place for out of town shoppers to shop. Mr. Fugate urged the adoption of the Smith & Williams proposal for Mission Plaza as a sound, sensible guide for development of the central core of the City. Mr. Easter, Orcutt Road, stated that many people are wary of the proposal under consideration due to the uncertainties of the amount of money involved in this plan and how this money was to be raised. He then listed problems involved in bringing his property into the City and for his development of his property, and he urged that no more be added to the small property owner's tax bill, but that the Mission Plaza should be financed by the downtown merchants who will benefit the most from this improvement. Mr. Case again urged the Council to be wary of developing this Mission Plaza plan until a concrete proposal and financing plan is developed. Councilman Graves read portions of the Smith & Williams contract listing work to be done by the architects, Smith & Williams, for preliminary plans for development of the Mission Plaza plan. Mr. Theodore Maino, Sr. complimented the Council on their plans for revitaliz- ing the central core area, but urged that the Council be aware of the tax burden now carried by property owners in the downtown area of the City. Mr. Warnagieris demanded that the City Council place this scheme before the people to vote on, as this proposal is going to cost the small taxpayer a lot of money and they should be allowed to have their say at the ballot box. Mr. Maino, Sr. asked how could the voters vote on this proposal when the Counci' themselves did not know what it was going to cost the property owner. Mayor Davidson stated that what was being adopted at this time was the plan as proposed by Smith & Williams for the more orderly growth of the City. Further, all he wanted adopted at this time was the Mission Plaza plan as a guide for future development, Mr. Ernest Vollmer, Jr., property owner, objected to the business community asking the City Government to interject itself into the business activities of the City and also urged that the Smith & Williams report be filed and no further action be taken on it. Mr. Fugate urged that the City Government continue to lead in the development of the economic climate of the City for future generations of the City. Mrs. E. Vollmer., Sr. objected to the development of Mission Plaza as she believed that the merchants should revitalize their own businesses and not ' expect the City to do it for them. The following letter was received from the Chamber of Commerce: "Whereas, the City of San Luis Obispo has been experiencing a lack of progressive growth economically, and the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce believes that this growth can be accelerated by affirmative action through the revitalization of the central core area of the City: Resolved that: 1. The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce hereby endorses the revitalization of the central core area of the City and, City Council Minutes November 11, 1963 Page -4- 2. The mode of revitalization shall be promptly determined and inaugurated giving due consideration to the compelling need for revitalization and the costs involved. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce that the City Council be advised of the endorsement of the Board as contained 1 hereinabove." Mr. Broadbent questioned who will pay for this plan, what percent by the City and what percent by the property owners. He stated this is the worry of the man on the street as they believe that the City Government will have to pay it all. Mr. Saffran explained the steps that must be taken before the City Council can definitely order feasibility studies to be made, but first the Council must adopt some general plan as a guide for development. Councilman Miller stated that as one member of the Council he was opposed to the program as developed by Smith & Williams for the City of San Luis Obispo. He stated that the original assignment given to Smith & Williams was the immediate area in front of the Mission San Luis Obispo, for a proposal to construct and develop a Mission Plaza. But, due to the loose wording of the contract with Smith & Williams, the Architects took in not only the Mission Plaza but the entire City of San Luis Obispo, with a theme proposal for various other merchantile development of the City. Councilman Miller continued by listing deficiencies in the Smith & Williams' report as far as he was concerned. lie continued that he did not believe that the report as presented did the job as requested by the Council, by the firm of Smith & Williams. Ile also stated that he believed the City should do something to revitalize the central core area. He suggested that the Council appoint a committee to study the matter and then support it in order to get a program going for development of the dcwntown area and select for this committee some of the outstanding businessmen of the City and then have this committee present a plan, a home - grown, locally developed plan for the Council to proceed with. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, that the Smith & Williams' report be tabled, and the Mayor appoint a Citizen's Committee to make a study of the business district with a report presented by the second meeting in December for further development by the City Council of the central core area of San Luis Obispo. Motion lost on the following roll call vote: AYES: Donald 0. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil ABSENT: None Mayor Davidson stated in his opinion the report of Smith & Williams covered just what the City ordered and also the additional portion of the report by the theme plan for the general development of the City. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City Council adopt as a planning guide the plan as presented by Smith & Williams for the development of the central core area of San Luis Obispo. Notion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: Donald Q. Miller ABSENT: None Councilman Whelchel objected to some of the phases of the plan as he has seen no support from the business community. He stated that he would object to the whole plan if it is to be financed by the City= taxes only, and would object to the plan and vote against it if the City paid for it all. City Council Minutes November 11, 1963 Page -5- His thought was that the City should not be obligated for more than 10% or 15% of the total cost. Manor Davidson thanked all persons present who took part in the discussion, and proposed that a committee be appointed to supervise future development 1 and to formulate a plan of development for presentation to citizens of San Luis Obispo, with membership as follows: 1 Planning Commission member 1 Park & Recreation Commission member 1 Architect 1 Builder 4 Citizens With the Mayor to be chairman without vote and Councilman Graves to represent the Architects. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, that a committee as above described be appointed and the City Clerk to notify the Planning Commission and the Park and Recreation Commission to name members immediately. Motion carried unanimously. ---------------- At this time the Mayor declared a five (5) minute recess. Meeting reconved with all Council members present. t 2. Report by the Taxi Committee recommending a change of location for the A & M Cab Company stand on Higuera Street. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Mayor Davidson, this matter was held over to the meeting of November 18, 1963. 3. At this time the City Council received the following report from Peter Chapman, Director of Planning and Building: "The Tree Committee has met three times recently and has considered the following matters: 1. MASTER TREC LIST A tree list has been approved for most of the downtown area (copy attached). The Committee recommends that the City planting program be actively pursued and that Higuera between Santa Rosa and Nipomo be the next City project. The tree list will be expanded to include the whole downtown area and the remainder of the City. 2. DOUMTOWN TREE PLANTING A number of inquiries have been received from merchants wishing to plant trees at their own expense. The Committee recommends that projects of this nature be approved on the minimum of a whole block frontage. The ' planting to be done by City forces in compliance with the master tree list. Financing should be from a revolving fund to which interested merchants would contribute. 3. PARKING LOTS Landscaping plans for parking lots 1 and 4 were submitted to the Council on November 4th and bids are being obtained for these projects. 4. TREE ORDINANCE An outline tree ordinance has been approved by the Committee. This is being developed by Mr. Houser. 1 1 City Council Minutes November 11, 1963 Page -6- 4. 5. 6. 7. 5. HIGUERA STREET CROSSWALK A pilot project of street improvement, similar to ones which have been installed in Palo Alto, has been developed for the Higuera Street crosswalk. Plans of this will be shown at the next Council meeting. The City Engineer estimates that this would cost rather more than $2,000 by contract or approximately $1,500 by City forces. The Committee recommends that the Council allocate funds for this improve- ment and proceed with its installation. 6. PEPPER STREET The Committee recommends that the Southern Pacific Railroad be approached with a request that they landscape the railway embankment on Pepper Street either side of Monterey Street. This could be done in conjunction with removal of the automobiles cluttering this area and some landscaping of the City right of way. The City Council had no objection to item 6'and the Planning Director is to prepare a report for the consideration of the Southern Pacific Railway for this improvement. The Planning Director and Superintendent of Parks and Recreation were requested to report to the Council on estimate of cost for i''i and #5. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, was requested to report on availability of funds to implement this recommendation. Costs are to be estimated on the basis of letting contracts for the work. At this time the City Council considered a request from the Tree Committee for approval of a research project to determine the master tree list for the City of San Luis Obispo. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Manor Davidson, the report of the Tree Committee was adopted. Motion carried. On motion of Councilman Miller. seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1204, a resolution increasing the 1963 -64 budget. (Account No. 230 -Tree Research Project, added $900.00). Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Clell U. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None At this time the City Council discussed the planting of trees on other downtown business streets besides Chorro Street. No action was taken at this time. The City Council discussed what to do about the proposed setback line on Monterey Street between Garfield and Santa Rosa Street. Councilman Miller suggested that the Council set a public hearing and decide this matter once and for all. Councilman Graves reported that the committee was still studying this matter and were trying to arrive at the timing schedule for acquisition and purchase o® property. A public hearing was set for December 16, 1963, on the Monterey Street setback line. Communication from Mr. Otto Linden requesting that an adjustment be made on his tax bill on personal property assessment. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, this matter was referred to the City Attorney for answer to Mr. Linden. Motion carried. City Council Minutes November 11, 1963 Page -7- 8. Claim of Mrs. Audrey B. Moore for sewer damage at 713 Grand Avenue, was referred to the City's insurance carrier. 1 1 Mr. Romero restated his 1961 recommendation that property owners in the immediate area who are likely to be flooded be requested to put in a check valve. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the property owners be notified to put in check valves or file a hold harmless document holding the City free from future liability for damage. Motion carried. 9. Report by Robert Williams on the floor of the City Library. Mr. Chapman recommended that the recommendation of W. Williams regarding two inch planking be adopted and installed immediately. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the report was accepted and was referred to Mr. Chapman, Planning Director, for cost estimate in two (2) weeks. Motion carried. 10. Communication from the City Library Board regarding participation in group application for Library Planning Grant, was ordered received and filed. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommended adoption of the recommendation of the Library Board. 11. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1203,.a resolution authorizing application for a library Planning Grant. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald n. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 12. Traffic Committee Report of November 5, 1963. 63 -10 -2T In regard to the proposed red zones on Santa Rosa at Murray, the Traffic Committee has re- studied this in accordance with the Council's directive and in light of the trimming of shrubs which has taken place since our last recommendation. lie feel that some improvement has taken place but that red zoning would still be helpful, especially from the bridge to the power pole on the east side of Santa Rosa. This should not interfere with the operations of the professional offices at the corner of Murray and Santa Rosa. It is also our recommendation that the red zone proposed on the west side of Santa Rosa north of Nbirray be recommended to the Division of Highways, especially since the property owner at that location has no objection. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1211, a resolution establishing red zone on Santa Rosa at Murray Street. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald 0. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None Mr. D. Romero, City Engineer, informed the Council that sewer backups had occurred on this property, at a neighboring apartment at and at a small house at 725 Grand Avenue during 1960. He 717 Grande Avenue, pointed out that these residences were quite low in relation to the street and sewer main and that problems would continue to reoccur whenever the sewer mains became full or partially plugged. 1 1 Mr. Romero restated his 1961 recommendation that property owners in the immediate area who are likely to be flooded be requested to put in a check valve. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the property owners be notified to put in check valves or file a hold harmless document holding the City free from future liability for damage. Motion carried. 9. Report by Robert Williams on the floor of the City Library. Mr. Chapman recommended that the recommendation of W. Williams regarding two inch planking be adopted and installed immediately. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the report was accepted and was referred to Mr. Chapman, Planning Director, for cost estimate in two (2) weeks. Motion carried. 10. Communication from the City Library Board regarding participation in group application for Library Planning Grant, was ordered received and filed. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommended adoption of the recommendation of the Library Board. 11. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1203,.a resolution authorizing application for a library Planning Grant. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald n. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 12. Traffic Committee Report of November 5, 1963. 63 -10 -2T In regard to the proposed red zones on Santa Rosa at Murray, the Traffic Committee has re- studied this in accordance with the Council's directive and in light of the trimming of shrubs which has taken place since our last recommendation. lie feel that some improvement has taken place but that red zoning would still be helpful, especially from the bridge to the power pole on the east side of Santa Rosa. This should not interfere with the operations of the professional offices at the corner of Murray and Santa Rosa. It is also our recommendation that the red zone proposed on the west side of Santa Rosa north of Nbirray be recommended to the Division of Highways, especially since the property owner at that location has no objection. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1211, a resolution establishing red zone on Santa Rosa at Murray Street. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald 0. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None City Council Minutes November 11, 1963 Page -8- 63 -11 -1T Since the installation of the parking restrictions in front of and alongside the Old Mission, the Traffic Committee has been observing this. There have been numerous complaints of parishoners not being able to park In front of the church on Sunday morning during services. We recommend that the signs be changed from,the present wording restricting parking completely except during funerals to the following wording: "No Parking 9:00 t. M. to ' 5:00 P. M. Weekdays, Funerals Excepted." On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman.McNeil, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1206, a resolution restricting parking on Monterey Street at the Mission. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None 63 -11 -2T In response to requests from neighbors, the Traffic Committee has looked at the problem of speeding motorists in the Goldtree Tract and feels that the problem would be better regulated if stop signs were placed at San Carlos and at San Mateo, stopping these streets at Helena. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1207..a resolution establishing stop signs on San Carlos and San Mateo at Helena. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following resolution was introduced, Resolution No. 1212, a resolution establishing crosswalks at the C. L. Smith School. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr.., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None 63 -11 -4T We are advised that the Sheriff's Office and visiting police officers have difficulty using the loading zone indicated in the driveway ramp leading to the back of the Court House on the north side of Monterey because the ' contractor is continually coming in and out with construction equipment. It would therefore be our recommendation that the two metered zones west of the driveway ramp be indicated as a loading zone for police cars only, similar to the space east of the driveway ramp. The County would be asked to provide the necessary sign and the Sheriff's Office should be asked to refrain from parking in other metered and red zones in the area. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1208, a resolution establishing restricted parking on Monterey Street. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: R. L._GrBves, Jr., Misa. garet McNeil, --^.__ _- Donald Q.'Viller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: -Clay P. Davidson ABSENT: None Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel .NOES: None ABSENT: None 63 -11 -3T The School authorities at the C. L. Smith School have requested installation of crosswalks near the school and it is our recommendation that crosswalks be authorized across Balboa west of Lakeview and across Lakeview north of Balboa. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following resolution was introduced, Resolution No. 1212, a resolution establishing crosswalks at the C. L. Smith School. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr.., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None 63 -11 -4T We are advised that the Sheriff's Office and visiting police officers have difficulty using the loading zone indicated in the driveway ramp leading to the back of the Court House on the north side of Monterey because the ' contractor is continually coming in and out with construction equipment. It would therefore be our recommendation that the two metered zones west of the driveway ramp be indicated as a loading zone for police cars only, similar to the space east of the driveway ramp. The County would be asked to provide the necessary sign and the Sheriff's Office should be asked to refrain from parking in other metered and red zones in the area. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1208, a resolution establishing restricted parking on Monterey Street. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: R. L._GrBves, Jr., Misa. garet McNeil, --^.__ _- Donald Q.'Viller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: -Clay P. Davidson ABSENT: None City Council Minutes November 11, 1963 Page -9- X. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1209, a resolution establishing a ' no parking zone on Higuera south of Woodbridge Street. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: R. L. Graves, Jr. ABSENT: None 13. At this time the City Council considered a petition from a group of cit -..s bringing to the Council's attention the dangerous conditions at the corn'.: of Marsh and Johnson Avenue. City Engineer Romero informed the Council that this signal installation h�.9 been justified and included in his budget requests since 1961 and plans been completed since February of 1962. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, that tbis intersection be included for installation of signal along with the ottt to be installed in the spring of 1964. Motion carried. 14. Communication from Joshua Trailer Sales requesting limited narking in frc:-.t of their yard on Higuera Street. This matter was referred to the Traffic Committee. 15. Communication from Cal Poly requesting cooperation in the establishment of boulevard stops on California Boulevard at Foothill Boulevard. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1210, a resolution establishing boulevard stop signs on California Boulevard at Foothill. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Davidson was also authorized to write the college asking that they consider eventual installation of signals at this location in cooperation with the City. 16. Discussion of a community spruce -up program, was ordered held over. 17. Discussion of a capital improvement priority list by the Council, was ordered held over. 18. Communication from the Planning Commission requesting the setting of a date for the public hearing on the Ray Skinner application for planned development of shopping center at Los Osos and Madonna Road. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the public hearing was set for December 2, 1963. Motion carried. 19. Communication from Dominica B. Touchstone regarding annexation of Tract No. 255 to the City of San Luis Obispo, was referred to the Planning Commission on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Davidson. lotion carried. 20. Report by E. P. Thompson, Water Superintendent on cast iron and asbestos - cement pipe, was ordered held over. City Council Minutes November 11, 1963 Page -10- 21. Communication from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommending uniform improve- ment standards in subdivisions which are being recommended throughout the County of San Luis Obispo, was ordered held over. 22. Bulletin from the League of California Cities regarding the hotel room tax, was ordered held over. 23. Communication from the League of California.Cities forwarding results of the 1962 -63 California Cities Employees' Safety Contest, was ordered held over. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the meeting adjourned. Approved: November 18, 1963 _ J H.-FITZPATRICK, CITY CLERK 1 1