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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/1965City Council Minutes October 26, 1965 Page 4 cooperation of the downtown property owners and merchants. He then presented a petition signed by 154 persons asking that the City Council support the proposal of the Downtown Association, that the City engage an architect to prepare, design -and give a cost estimate on the proposed parking spaces at Chorro and Monterey Street, the 62 spaces at Broad and Monterey Street, and the 59 spaces at the rear of Graham's Paint Store. He also urged the City Council and Planning Commission to proceed with the realignment of Monterey Street in front of the Mission. ' Mr. Larry Wise, Planning Consultant, stated that he has a reputation in the planning field as a strong supporter of Downtown development and a strong central business district. He stated in regard to the Downtown Association proposal that some modification be made to the parking structure to allow more open space by not covering the Creek and to spend some funds on beautification of this area. He stated that he,-felt while parking was important, that a pleasant environment for shoppers was just as important and urged that every effort be made to save the open space in the Creek and to beautify it. 1 Mr. Kenneth Schwartz of the Planning Commission declared a recess at 9:40 P.M. Meeting reconvened at 9:55 P.M. with all Councilmen and Commissioners present. The City Council, Planning Commission and Staff discussed the various matters to be considered in relation to the development of the Mission Plaza area either as proposed in the Chapman plan or in the proposal of the Downtown Association. 3. At this time the City Council and Planning Commission discussed the request of the Art Association for the City to lease to the Association at nominal rent, City owned property at the corner of Monterey and Broad Street for alternate construction of a building for the use of the Association and the citizens of the community. Mrs.•McMeen, President of the Art Association, appeared before the City Council and Planning Commission on behalf of the Association's request for a long term lease of City property for use by the Association. Mrs. Gray, Chairman of the Art Association Building Committee, reported that the Association is trying to raise money to build a building for their use on the land if granted by the City. Mr. Gray stated that he felt a piece of land 100 x 100 would be adequate.for their present plans as they envisioned building a building which would fit whatever modification the Council desired and which could be added to in future years as the use increased. The City Council, Planning Commission and Staff discussed the proposal of the Art Association for lease of land from the City to build an Art Museum. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: December 6, 1965 Roll Call MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE November 1, 1965 - CITY HALL FIT TRICK CITY CLERK CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M. Present: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher; Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel City Council Minutes November 1, 1965 Page 2 City Staff Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. M. Houser, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; Lee M. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; E. Rodgers, Police Captain; E. P. Thompson, Water Superintendent. Mayor Whelchel introduced the following members of the Parliment for the Republic of Kenya who are visiting the City of San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly. ' Justin Kaptingei ARAP TUWEI Gerald Nathaniel KALYA Japhet Zakaria.KASE Elijah Omolo AGAR Mohamed Noor HUSSEIN On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the minutes of the meeting of October 4, 1965 were approved as corrected. Page 3, Item No. 17. Motion carried. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, claims against the City for the month of November 1965 were approved subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. 1. Mr. Houser, City Attorney, presented a report to the City Council on suggested rules of procedure concerning the administration of employer - employee relations as provided under Chapter 1964, Sections 3500 -3509 of the Government Code. Mr. Houser briefed the provisions of this law and suggested that the City Council study them so that any questions they may have can be clarified.by him.. The matter was referred to the adjourned meeting of November 8, 1965. 2. Mr. John Ross, Architect, appeared before the City Council on behalf of Dr. Sarullo requesting that the City Council grant a variance to the sidewalk requirements on California and Palm Streets where the Doctor is building a new office. Mr. Ross stated that the exception which was being requested was an integral six foot sidewalk, curb and gutter. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, stated that he had discussed this matter with Mr. Ross and that he had no objection to this construction. He pointed out, however, that the proposed improvements would not follow previous Council policy. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the variance be granted per request and that an integral sidewalk, curb and gutter be installed subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Motion carried. 3. Mr. Michael McIntyre, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lighting Program, appeared before the City Council requesting that the City-co- sponsor the Christmas Lighting Project. He stated the reason for this request was that if the City co- sponsored the project, the electric and telephone utilities could be asked by the City to cooperate and hang the necessary messenger hangers for the Christmas lights. Mr. McIntyre stated that the Chamber of Commerce group would provide liability insurance to protect the City from any losses or claims. On motion of Councilman Miller; seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the City enter into a joint venture agreement with the Chamber of Commerce and request the utility companies to cooperate in installing the messenger cables subject to the approval of the agreement by the City Attorney. Motion carried. 4. The matter of the sidewalk improvements on Dana Street on the property of J. E. Hazard was ordered held over to November 15, 1965 when Mr. Hazard would again be asked to appear on this matter. City Council Minutes November 1, 1965 Page 3 5. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman.Miller, the following persons were appointed to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Civil Defense and Disaster Operation: Mr. Merlyn Carpenter Mr. Nathaniel Colby Col. William M. Boyce Mr. A. J. Hapgood ' Mr. Glen Porter 6. Traffic Committee Report of October 26, 1965. 65- 11 -1T. The Traffic Committee has received a request from the Hotel San Luis, 697 Higuera Street, asking that the present yellow loading zone be changed to a white passenger loading zone. The Traffic Committee feels that the present zone is used in various ways, for truck loading and unloading as well as a hotel zone. We feel that the white zone would be more restrictive and would not make the best use of the space. We therefore recommend no change in the present zone. The City Council concurred in the recommendation of the Traffic Committee. 65- 11 -2T. The P.G.&E. Company has suggested various alternatives for replace- ment of incandescent lighting on Higuera between Nipomo and Marsh with mercury vapor lighting. Because of the spacing, they have suggested much larger lamps than the rest of the downtown area. However, the Traffic Committee recommends that we-stay with the 21,000 lumen lamps.which we feel would be sufficient. It is recommended that the Council authorize the City Engineer.to proceed in this matter. The City Engineer was authorized to proceed with the recommendation. 65- 11 -4C. In regard to the Council's request that the Traffic Committee study the possibility of an additional school crossing guard at Johnson and Laurel, arrange- ' ments are being made for making a count of school children using this crossing who are in the grammar school age group. The City Council authorized the Traffic Committee to proceed with the study. 65- 11 -5T. The City Engineer has recommended that when.the Augusta Street Extension is completed, a 25 mph sign be placed in front of the Sinsheimer School and we so recommend. The City Engineer was authorized to proceed with the recommendation. 65- 11 -8T. The City Engineer has had a request to remove the snorkel mailbox from its location in front of the Shell Service Station at the corner of Broad and Foothill to a.location in front of the Sizzler Steak House. We do not feel that there is.much of a problem and recommend that the mail box stay where it is. Recommendation of the Traffic Committee accepted. 65- 11 -9T. The Traffic Committee has received a letter complaining about the difficulty of crossing Chorro at Murray.and recommends that something be done about the situation. The TrafficCommittee has no suggestions for improvement of this situation, which is caused mostly by the physical characteristics of the inter- section. Recommendation of the Traffic Committee accepted. 65- 11 -10T. The Traffic Committee has received various suggestions for eliminating the alleged hazardous traffic conditions on Ferrini Road caused in part by the recent construction of an apartment house and the new tenants, many of whom are evidently college students. Suggestions include the setting of stop signs on Ferrini the installation of berms to slow down traffic and the painting of red zones back from each intersection. We feel that the Engineer should do the latter, but feel that other measures should await the improvement of the street which is being done at.the present time. Recommendation approved by the City Council. City Council Minutes November 1, 1965 Page 4 65- 11 -11T. The P.G.&E. Company has recommended certain lighting revisions on Santa Barbara Avenue from Osos to Broad, including the replacement of eight (8) incandescent lights with mercury vapor, the enlarging of one lamp at Upham from the normal 8,000 mercury vapor to 12,000 mercury vapor, and the adding of two (2) lights, one between High and Upham and the other at the Osos Street triangle park. We recommend that the Engineer be authorized to order these installations. The City Engineer was authorized to order the street light installations. 65- 11 -12T. The Traffic Committee has received a request for a stop sign on Cypress at Branch which is a T intersection. The Traffic Committee does not feel that such a stop sign would be needed and feels that,.if such a sign were installed, this would set a pattern for each intersecting street with Branch. We recommend against the proposal. Re- referred to the Traffic Committee for additional study. 65- 11 -13T. The Traffic Committee has recieved a request for a red zone at the southwest corner of Mill and Morro to improve visibility. We feel that this is a problem common to many intersections in the downtown areas and feel that the wholesale installation of red zones would result in the elimination of many badly needed parking spaces. We also feel that there is a tendency for motorists to observe more caution where they have to proceed into the intersection blindly, and we actually seem to have less accidents at these intersections -than the ones which are wide open. We recommend against the proposed red zone at this time. Recommendation of the Traffic Committee accepted. 65- 11 -14T. The Traffic Committee has received a letter from Mrs: Kennedy, 1463 Oceanaire, which was originally addressed to Mr. Skinner asking that stop signs be placed at the streets leading into Oceanaire and that speed limit signs be placed on Oceanaire. Since this is the expression of only one resident, we feel that the City Clerk should address a letter to Mrs. Kennedy, stating that the Traffic Committee does not feel that it can make recommendations in this regard unless the Council receives an expression from more people in the neighborhood. The City Clerk was requested to write a letter embodying the recommendations of the Traffic Committee. 65- 11 -3T. Some time ago, the Council prohibited parking on the east side of Pepper north of Monterey Street. It has been brought to our attention that it would probably be advisable to do the same thing in the block south of Monterey and we so recommend. Incidentally, we feel that eventually parallel parking could be allowed in both blocks if curbs and gutters were installed by the railroad company. We recommend that this be considered in the future. 65- 11 -6T. The Mayor suggested that we study the feasibility of placing a red zone on the west side of Santa Rosa north of Monterey where the street is still not widened. We so recommend. 65- 11 -7T. The Boy Scouts of America have suggested that a two.-hour parking zone be established on the south side of Mill running easterly of Santa Rosa to the corporation yard in back of the Recreation Building. Such a two hour zone could be used by visitors to the Recreation Office, the Camp Fire Girls and the Boy Scouts office. We so recommend. Mr. Romero requested clarification as to whether the recommendation took into consideration the first space from the corner which is a 12 minute green zone. It was decided to leave this intact. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1491, a resolution establishing parking restrictions on Pepper Street, Santa Rosa Street and Mill Street. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: City Council Minutes November 1, 1965 Page 5 AYES: Donald Q. Miller, Frank Gallagher, Emmons Blake, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None 7. The Council Committee studying amendments to the City Council's solicitors and peddlers regulations report to the City Council that they had studied this matter and would recommend to the Council that a strict door -to -door sales and solicitation ordinance be adopted by the City Council which would require, in addition to a business license, a background check by the Police Department of each individual solicitor or salesman. In.this way the Committee felt that the public would be protected from the "fly by night" door -to -door salesmen.' On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the City Council consider these recommendations of the Committee and that the City Council hold a public hearing on November 15, 1965 to get the reaction of the public on these changes. Motion.carried. Councilman Gallagher,voting no. 8. At this time the City Council considered the request of the C. S. Construction Company requesting an extension of time for completion of the High Street Con- struction Project. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, explained that the delay on the high Street Project was caused first by unavailability of pipe line fittings and connections and second by the Public Works Department request to the contractor that he not commence trenching operations on High Street until Sandercock was passable. On the basis of the City's request in order to expedite traffic, Mr. Romero recommended the contractor be granted an extension of time until December 6, exclusive of the final chip seal. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the contract on High Street to be extended to December 6, 1965. Motion carried. Councilman Miller voting no. 9. Mr. William Houser, City Attorney, presented the following communication to the Council stating that under the City Ordinance and Franchise granted to the San Luis Obispo Garbage Company that the City Council has the authority io establish necessary laws and regulations for the efficient and sanitary.maintenance of the City dump. The City Clerk presented a report of rates charged at the various privately operated dumps throughout the County. San Luis Garbage Company presented a letter explaining the collection arrangement at the land fill and the rates charged by the Garbage Company for persons bringing their own material to the City dump. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1490 (1965 Series) a resolution establishing rates to be.charged at the garbage dump. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Donald Q. Miller; Frank Gallagher, Emmons Blake, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: Arthur F. Spring IABSENT: None 10. Communication from the Yellow Cab Company requesting that the taxi stand located in front of the Greyhound Bus Station, now designed for and occupied by the A&M Cab Company, be returned and granted to the Yellow Cab Company. The City Clerk presented a report of action taken by the City Council on June 7, 1965 that stated that the stands.would be left as established on March 3, 1965 until the pending court litigation is settled or the expiration of one year whichever is less. Mayor Whelchel stated that it was his feeling that the action taken by the City Council on June 7, 1965 be followed and that no change in the cab stands be made. until March 1966. City Council Minutes November 1, 1965 Page 6 On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the cab stands in front of the Greyhound'Bus Station be changed effective January 1, 1966. Motion lost on the following roll call vote: .AYES: .Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller NOES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Clell W. Whelchel , ABSENT: None 11. Mr. Houser, City Attorney, reported to the City Council on the request of the City of Long Beach that San Luis Obispo support the use of or possession of a "Molotov Cocktail" a felony is poorly worded and that it proposes to punish possession of any other incendiary object. Mr. Houser continued that it was his understanding that this proposal had been forwarded to the League of California Cities'and that they will make an analysis of the matter. He recommended that the City Council take no action until the League comes up with properly worded legislation. 16. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the appeal of Santa Maria Neon from a decision of the Planning Commission in denying a variance to allow a flashing neon sign at 785 Foothill Boulevard. The City Planning Commission by their resolution 120 -65 denied the application for a flashing sign at this location as the Zoning Ordinance currently prohibits flashing signs in the C -1 district. On this basis the application was denied. The applicant claims that he was not aware of the restriction on flashing signs in a C -1 zone but feels that this sign which scintillates does not come in the category of'flashing signs and therefore has appealed to the City Council. I Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open. Mr. Carl Meredith, representing the Santa Maria Neon, appeared before the City Council stating that when he applied for the sign permit in 1964, he was under the impression that the sign he had planned was approved when the permit was granted. Ten months later he is told by the Planning Commission that the sign which has been in operation is now in violation of existing ordinances which he believes is unfair as this will cause a legal disagreement between the sign company and the operator. Mr. Meredith further stated that this sign is not flashing in that there is no hesitation or stoppage of any electricity but that the colors scintillate. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Spring stated that while he was opposed to flashing signs, in general, that upon studying the'sign at night, he did not find that this sign was objection- able. Councilman Blake stated that he was sure that when th, Mr. Polin for the development of the shopping center, signs would have to be non - flashing as this was a C -1 On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman of Santa Maria Neon be denied and the sign be made to by not flashing. Motion lost on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Donald Q. Miller = use permit was granted to he was notified that the zone. Miller, that the appeal conform to the ordinance NOES: Clell W. Whelchel, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring ABSENT: None City Council Minutes November 1, 1965 Page 7 On motion of Councilman- Gallagher,.seconded by Councilman Spring, that the appeal be upheld and the sign be allowed as presently installed. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Arthur F. Spring, Frank Gallagher, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: Donald Q. Miller, Emmons Blake ' ABSENT: None 19. The Planning Commission forwarded the following.recommendation to the City Council. A. The communication recommends that the request of the Art Association to lease a portion of property in the Mission Plaza area be favorably considered. In their opinion, this use would be highly appropriate, but there was some feeling by the Planning Commission that a more central location in the block than that requested might be preferable. Mrs. McMeen, President of the San Luis Obispo Art Association, appeared before the City Council on behalf of her organization's.request to lease from the City on a long term basis at a nominal fee, the property at the corner of Broad and Monterey Streets across'from the County Museum.. Mrs. McMeen stated that their Association hoped to start the first unit of their construction on or about May 1, 1966. She stated the first structure was to be a multi- purpose room of approximately 1000 square feet which is to serve as a gallery for the exhibition of paintings and the other works of art and a meeting place for lectures and classes as well. She stated the building would be designed by a licensed architect and constructed by a licensed contractor.. The landscaping and sign maintenance would be taken care of by the membership of 220 members. She asked that the City Council make a decision at the earliest possible.date so that they could proceed with their planning. Various members of the Art Association then appeared before the Council urging the granting of a long term lease at nominal rent to the Art Association.for the good of.the City. Mayor Whelchel stated that he could not or would not make a decision on this matter until the Council had met with the financial consultant on the Downtown Association plan for Mission Plaza and other parking-facilities. Councilman Blake stated he also wished to hear from the financial consultant before making a decision, but at this time he felt he would vote for the Art Association. Councilman Miller stated that he was in favor of the proposal of the Art Association and would vote for a long term lease. The matter was continued by the City Council. B. The Planning Commission also recommended that the City Council hire a financial consultant to study the financial capabilities of the parking district and ways of implementing the Mission Plaza plan. The City Council instructed the staff to contact the financial consultant to see when a representative could meet.with the City Council. Mayor Whelchel declared a ten minute recess at 10:00 P.M.. The meeting reconvened at 10:10 P.M. with all Councilmen present. 12. Mr. Houser, City Attorney, made the following report to the Council relative to the claim for damages to the property belonging to Roy:and Laura Hoover on Rockview Place. Mr. Houser stated that the Hoover's claim of damages has been investigated by the Public Works Department, who determined that less work than originally anticipated could be done to rectify the problem and that the Hoovers are willing to accept the amount determined by the City's Public Works Department City Council Minutes November 1, 1965 Page 8 as the cost of such corrective work. Mr. Houser recommended approval of the agreed upon amount-of $835.00 as settlement of the claim, subject to the filing of a release by the Hoovers. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by-Councilman Blake, that the City Council approve the recommendation of the City Attorney and authorize payment to the Hoovers for damages of $835.00 subject to the filing of a release of all claims by the Hoovers. Motion carried. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City Attorney and City Engineer inspect the Henry Higuera property on Olive Street to see what can be done to make the property useable after the City-changed the grade of Olive Street. Motion carried. Councilman Blake voting no. 13. Communication from the Southern Pacific Company proposing to the City that they would participate on a 50 -50 basis in the installation of automatic crossing gates at Orcutt Road crossing in ;the City of San Luis Obispo. The estimated cost of the City's share would be $9,335.00. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the City Engineer was instructed to explore the possibility of financial participation by the County of San Luis Obispo as part of the crossing is in the County, and proceed with negotiations with the Southern Pacific Company if,County funds are available. Motion carried. Councilman Gallagher voting no. 14. Communication from the Human Relations Commission requesting that the City Council re- establish the Police Advisory Board in the City of San Luis Obispo. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the matter be tabled.. Motion carried. Councilman Blake and Mayor Whelchel voting no. 15. Mr. L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief, presented a request for the Council's consider- ation of using a portion of the -City Sewer Farm property for a fire training site. Mr. Schlobohm stated that a parcel of land adjacent to Prado Road on the City owned property would be satisfactory and that the City Engineer, Mr. Romero, felt that this could be worked out without detriment to the City's Sewer Farm. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the request was referred to the Planning Commission for their comments. 17. Communication from Stanley Nelson, Realtor, appealing the decision of the Small Subdivision Committee in denying a subdivision of property on Mill and Osos Streets was ordered held over to the next meeting at the request of the applicant. 18. Communication from the City Planning Commission recommending that Motley Street, south of Stafford, be abandoned except for a 20 foot alley down the center linking through to the existing alley along the rear of the lots. It is also recommended that the new alley be graded and all- weather surfaced by the adjacent property owners prior to the abandonment. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the street would be abandoned as recommended by the Planning Commission when the alley improvements had been made. Motion carried. 20. Mr. Houser, City Attorney; stated that the School District had submitted a proposed agreement for the extension of Southwood Drive but he felt that the agreement as proposed was not in accordance with the Council's intent. Mr. Houser stated that the agreement as proposed required immediate full improvement-of the 350 feet with the School District defined as including curb, gutter and sidewalk. Also, the agreement is subject to the condition that on or before April 1, 1967 the remaining portion of the street must be fully.improved or the street reverts to the School District and the only qualification'on the School District use in the proposed agreement is a broad clause stating that if the remaining portion of the property is used for other than recreational purposes, then the District will pay its share of the street improvement. 7 1 City Council Minutes November 1, 1965 Page 9 Mr. Houser stated that it was.his understanding that the Council intended that the proposed community recreational use of the property must be put into effect within some reasonable period of time or the School District would be required to reimburse the City for the cost of the improvements. I . Mr. Houser stated it was his understanding that the primary reason for the City paying for the public street improvements was because of the public use of the street in connection with the recreational development. He continued it would seem that the street should not be completed until sufficient recreational facilities were actually developed and some time limit established for development of these facilities, or its primary function will be an access road for the bus barns. Mr. Houser then briefed for the Council's information a proposed new agreement embodying what he felt was the Council's intent in authorizing the construction and extension of Southwood Drive. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Mayor was authorized to execute the new agreement on behalf of the City. 21. Communication from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, requesting guidance -from the Council on the degree of improvement on Southwood Drive as to whether the City Council.intended that full curb, gutter and sidewalk and full width roadway improvements was to be put in, or whether a minimum type construction should be planned for. After discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the City call for bids for the extension of Southwood Drive with no concrete curb, gutter or sidewalk and only the black top be placed with a rolled berm, also no adjacent property owners to be assessed. Motion carried. 22. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's consideration and approval the plans and specifications for the Street Widening work on Madonna Road and Los Osos Road at the Laguna Lake Shopping Center and for the extension of Southwood Drive. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the plans and specifications were approved and the City was authorized to call for bids for construction. 23. Mr. E. P. Thompson, Water Superintendent, presented for the Council's consideration and approval the specifications for the purchase of a 48 inch Butterfly valve to be installed in the Outlet Works at the Whale Rock Reservoir. Mr. Thompson explained the reason and the purposes of the valve. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the City was authorized to call for bids for the Butterfly valve. 24. The following bids were recieved for lease of grazing land at Whale Rock Reservoir in accordance with advertised specifications. TYPE ACRES PRICE PER ACRE 1. PLINIO MADONNA 470. $8.10 P. 0. Box 143 Cayucos, California 2. MANUEL CORDOZA 470 11.00 P.. 0. Box 462 Cayucos, California 3. MARIO NEGRANTI 470 4.85 P. 0. Box 496 Cayucos, California 4. FRANK E. MACHADO 470 7.00 800 Price Canyon Road San Luis Obispo, California TOTAL PER YEAR $3,807.00 5,170.00 2,279.50 3,290.00 City Council Minutes November 1, 1965 Page 10 On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the bid of-Manuel Cordoza was accepted for a total rent'of $5,170.00 per year. 25. R. D. Miller, Administrative.Officer, announced the promotion of Police Officer Charles Baldwin to Police Sergeant, effective November 1, 1965 at the 4th step of $617 per month with recommendation that he be considered for. advancement to the 5th step in one year. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the recommendation of the Administrative Officer was accepted. 26. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's consideration an agreement and a grant of easement from the State of California for sewer line installation along the rear of the State owned property on California Boulevard, the former Armory property. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the Mayor was authorized to accept the deed on behalf of the City and record same. Motion carried. 27. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following contract bids were ordered paid including Change Order No. 1, $3,329.30 and Change Order No. 2, $2,792.93 on the storm drain project, Beebee and South. Motion carried. C. S. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Est. #3 (50% complete) $27,259.24 High Street Reconstruction and Water Main C. S. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Est. A (98% complete) 22,094.22 Sandercock Street Reconstruction and Water Main HOWIE AND SHELTON Est. #1 (26% complete) 720.00 Ferrini Road Widening BURKE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Est. #3 (95% complete) 4,686.30 Augusta Street Extension BURKE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Est. #1 (15% complete) 9,207.36 Johnson Avenue Widening WEST COAST CONSTRUCTION CO. Est. X63 (80% complete) 27,090.90 Storm Drain - Beebee and South 28. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following salary step increases were approved. BREEDEN, James L., Utility Plant Operator I, from Step 2 at $417 to Step 3 at $442 per month, effective December 1, 1965. MADRUGA, Anthony, Police Officer, from Step 4 at $565 to Step 5 at $600 per month, effective December 1, 1965. MUSGRAVE, Duane M., Police Officer, from Step 2 at $508 to Step 3 at.$535 per month, effective December 1, 1965. 29. On motion of Mayor Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1489 (1965 Series), a resolution commending Leland A. Balatti, Chairman of the 1965 United Nations Day.. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Donald Q. Miller, Frank Gallagher, Emmons Blake, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None. ABSENT: None I