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Communication from the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce regarding the City's participa-
tion in the program "Invest in America Week" slated from April 27th to May 3rd and re-
questing Council support of said program, and also requesting a proclamation by the
Mayor for this week.
Mr. Romero, the City Engineer presented the plans and specifications for the third phase of
the sewer program for the City for laying sewer main from Lincoln and Chorro to Nipomo
and Peach. Plans were prepared by Consulting Engineer George Pearson. Mr. Romero and
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, request permission for authority to call for bids.
On motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Sleight, permission was granted.
Mr. J. E. Gooding, Manager of:�the. :.Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company appeared before
the Council asking for support of the City on the pending action in the Congress of the
United States to have excise taxes removed from items such as the loo tax on telephone
service. He asked that the City Council pass a. resolution urging a reduction in excise
taxes on telephone bills. Mr. Gooding.presented the Council a copy of a resolution on
the above subject from the City of Los Angeles.
Introduction of Resolution No. 358 (1958 Series). A Resolution Requesting Repeal of the
Federal Telep one Excise Tax was introduced and passed on motion of Kenneth W. Jones
and seconded by Nels Beck on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Richard G. Sleight, Kenneth W, Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: Dr. J. Barry Smith
ABSENT: None
Communication from the San Luis Obispo Fire Chief requesting permission of the City Council
to stage a brief parade of fire equipment on the second annual observance of Fire Ser-
vice Day on Saturday, May 3, 1958, in conjunction with the Jr. Chamber of Commerce. Mr.
Miller, Administrative Officer, recommends approval of the Chief's request. Request was
approved on motion of Nels Beck seconded by Richard Sleight.
Communication regarding Home Occupation; for example, contractors using their homes in an'
R -1 district to store equipment and material, was referred to the Planning Commission
for their study and recommendation.
Communication from the City Planning Commission recommending favorable action to the City
Council on the matter of the proposed amendment to the Municipal Code to rezone lot #3,
Block 76, City of San Luis Obispo from R -4 to C -1. Mr. Houser, City Attorney, was in-
structed to prepare the necessary Ordinance and present it to the next Council meeting
May 5, 1958.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, requested Council permission to attend the City Attorneys' Insti-
tute:at Palo Alto, California, April 23, through the 25th. On motion of Nels Beck, se-
conded by Richard G. Sleight, the request was approved.
On motion of Councilman Jones, seconded by Nels Beck, the meeting was adjourned.
Approved this day of , 1958.
City Clerk
May 5., 1958 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Fred H. Lucksinger presiding.
Invocation: Reverend Brewer, First Baptist Church
Roll Call: Present - Nels Beck, Kenneth M. Jones, Richard C. Sleight, J. Barry Smith,
Fred H. Lucksinger
Absent - None
The claims against the City for the month of May, 1958 were ordered paid subject to the
approval of the Administrative Officer on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Richar
G. Sleight.
Introduction of Resolution #359 (1958 Series). A Resolution approving Petition for the for
mation of a Parking District, Finding and Determining that the Public Interest, Conveni-
ence and Necessity require the Installation and Maintenance of Parking Meters on Public
Streets in Said District, and Directing the City Engineer to Make and File a Report, was
passed.and adopted on motion of Richard Sleight, seconded-by Nels Beck on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Nels;:Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger, Richard G.
Sleight.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Introduction of Ordinance #82 (1958 Series) . An Ordinance Declaring and Agreeing that City
lands Within Proposed ar ing is ric and Being Used for Public Offsti+det Parking Place
to be acquired Within the Proposed Parking District With the Proceeds of Bonds to be
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Issued and Sol, was introduced and Passed to Print on motion of Richard G. Sleight,
seconded by J. Barry Smith on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J.Barry Smith, Fred H. Luck-
singer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mr':'Fred Gist appeared before the Council questioning the advisability of publishing
Ordinance 1#82 without consideration of alternate parking lot proposals as he believes
that other areas for construction of a parking lot would be more desirable. Upon ques-
tioning by the Council Mr. Houser answered that the petition was circulated and filed
by the property owners on the basis of the description of the proposed parking lots.
The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for furnishing 1,450 lineal feet of
611 cast iron pipe for the water department:
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U. S. Pipe & Foundry
Company
c3,O54.21
including tax
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Pacific States Cast
Iron Company
3,195.80
including .tax
On recommendation of Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, that the low bid of U. S. Pipe &
Foundry Company be accepted it was moved by Nels Beck, seconded by J. Barry Smith that
the low bid of $3,054.21 be accepted.
The City Clerk reported on bids received for reconstruction of Laurel Lane from Orcutt Roa
to Walter Street. Four bids were received as follows:
1. Madonna Construction Company X14,367.44
2. Valley Paving Company 16,379.60
3. Guido Ferrini 159440.12
4. R. M. McGray 209213.03
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported after study by the City Engineer that the low
bid of Madonna Construction Company be accepted. On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded
by Kenneth W. Jones, the bid was.aviarded Madonna Construction Company for 414,367.44
CONNUNICATIONS
1. Communication from the California Assembly transmitting a copy of House Resolution #89
regarding the Flint Formula regarding unemployment problems was ordered held for
study.
2. Communication from the Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to use City -owned
parking sites to help celebrate Poultry Day on June7, with a public barbecue on that
day was approved subject to approval of the Recreation Department on motion of Ken -
neth Jones, seconded by Nels Beck.
3. Report of the Public Works Department for the month of March, 1958 was received and
filed.
Final adoption of Ordinance. #78 (1958 Series). An Ordinance of Intention to abandon a Por-
tion of Venable Street was passed on motion of Richard G. Sleight, seconded by Kenneth
W. Jones on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth 'ad. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Luck -
sin ger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Introduction of Resolution ¢360 (1958 Series). A.Resolution In Appreciation of Services
Rendered by "Jim�ouglas ", was passed and adopted on ration of J. Barry Smith, seconded
by Kenneth W. Jones, on the following roll call vote:
AYE'S: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sle4�t, J. Barry Smith, Fred H.-Lucksing
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Introduction of Resolution x#361 (1958 Series),. A Resolution of Priiminary Determination a
Intention, was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Richard G.
Sleight on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth titi. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H.
Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Introduction-of Resolution #362 (1958 Series) . A Resolution of Preliminary Approval af..the
Engineer's Report was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Nels
Beck on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H.
Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Report of the Engineer and acceptance of plans, specifications,. estimates of costs, maps,
descriptions and assessments was ordered received and filed on motion of Kenneth W. Jon
seconded by J. Barry Smith.
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Introduction of Resolution #363 (1958 Seri
Scale was passed and adopted on motion o
Jones, on the following roll call vote:
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A Resolution Establishing Prevailing Wage
Richard G. Sleight, seconded by Kenneth W.
AYES: NelsBeck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H.
Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
roduction of Resolution #364 (1958 Series). A Resolution Appointing Time and Place of
Baring P rotests in Relation to Proposed Acquisitions and Improvements, and Directing
Notice was passed and adopted on motion-of Kenneth.W. Jones and seconded by Nels Beck on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth d. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Luck -
singer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
troduction of Resolution #365 (1958 Series.). A Resolution Calling for Sealed proposals
was passed and adopted on motion-of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Nels Beck on the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H.
Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The following salary step increases were approved. on-motion of Richard G. Sleight, and
seconded by Kenneth W. Jones:
Rolland H. Waite, police officer, from step 4, $375 per month to step 5, $396 per
month effective June 1, 1958.
Larry. K. Dittman, police officer, from step 2, $336 per month to step 3, 4354 per
month effective June 1, 1958.
Leo Studle, mechanic, from step 3, $375 to step 4, $396 per month effective June 1,
1958.
City Administrative Officer, Richard.D. Miller, announced the appointment of Maureen
Crawford as Stenographer in the City Clerk's office at $240 per month, effective
May 1, 1958 and also the appointment of Jack Whit e, Laborer- Equipment Operator
at -dtep 1, $284, effective May 6, 1958.
5. Request of Keith Fraser, Planning Director for permission to attend the 6th annual Con-
ference on City and- lRegional Planning to be held May 9, 1958 in Richmond, California
was granted on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by J. Barry Smith.
Richard D. Miller, Administrative Officer recommends approval of Mr. Fraser's attendanc
at this meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
L. Communication from the City Planning Commission forwarding Resolution No. 100 -58 of said
Commission recommending favorable action. on the adoption of the Master land Use Plan
for the City was ordered held over.
2. Traffic Committee report items #58 -3 -3T, red zones at the corner of Santa Rosa and Mill
Streets and Santa Rosa and .Palm Streets and item #58 -3 -4T, red zone at entrance of
the alley on Santa Rosa Street between Palm and Monterey Street. Both items held
over for study.
3. The matter of the requirement of placing minor drainage underground being studied by
Councilmen Beck and Sleight was ordered held over.
�. The matter of enlarging the sewer mains on Cuesta and Tassajara between Foothill and
Cerro Romauldo and under study by a Council Committee composed of Councilmen Jones
and Smith was held over for further study.
i. Request of the Maino Construction Company for refund by the City forthe difference be-
tween 6" and 8" water lines in MacAllen Heights-Tract was referred to the City Attor-
ney for investigation and.report to the Council. The City Attorney reported that
after studying the contract documents that no contract with Maino Construction Com-
pany had been made for reimbursement. Request was denied on motion of J. Barry Smit
seconded by Nels Beck.
i. Mr. Houser reported regarding.t he City's responsibility in the matter of rabies control
by. the City.
.ntroduction.of Resolution #366 (1958 Series). A Resolution Requiring Vaccination of Dogs
During Rabies Quarantine was passed and adopted on motioncf J. Barry Smith, seconded by
Richard G. Sleight on thefollowing roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Richard G. Sleight, Kenneth W. Jones, J. Barry Smith, Fred H.
Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Houser, City Attorney, reported to the City Council regarding the status of the agree-
ment with Al Ferrini for water development of Ferrini Tract #3. Mr. Houser requested
Council authority to prepare an agreement for Council consideration and asked for Counci
decision on interest rate, if any, to be paid.on any money advanced by Mr: Ferrini and
the number of years the agreement should run. By common consent of the Council it was
decided that the agreement should not exceed ten years and the City would not pay any in
terest.
Blaser appeared before the Council and asked for clarification by the City on the statu
of the Flora= Alrita Special Assessment. District and why was it dropped from the district
that were adopted by the Council this day. Mr. Blaser was told that the Council did not
wish to hold up the-; other assessment districts until the water problem on the proposed -
Flora- Alrita District had been settled, as many of the other districts had been underway
for years, and thatthey did not wish to hold them off any longer, but that the City woul
proceed as soon as the problems in the Flora- Alrita District were settled.
s. Spurgeon asked the Council when she could expect to receive water so that she can use
the sewer which the City had just put in by her property.
s. Johnson stated that the residents of this area were promised City utilities when the
area was annexed to the City. Also, that she couldn't understand why this district was
not included with the others passed as it has been under consideration for a long time.
. Romero, City Engineer, reported on the approximate order on the Alrita District. The
informal petition was filed in October, 1957, the formal petition was filed on January 1,
1958, special engineer was hired in January,. 1958 and the completed plan presented in
April, 1958. Further, the City has expended $4,600 to date on this district for engin-
eering, etc.
e City Council referred the matter to a study session on May 12, 1958 at 7:30 P.M., at
which time interested parties are requested to be present.
s. Spurgeon again appeared before the Council requesting that a street light be installed
at Johnson Avenue and the city limit line so that people would easily see the intersec-
tion.
. Dickey asked the Council if Police Chief Schofield had a report to present regarding
approved bicycle carriers. Police Chief Schofield reported he would have his report at
the next meeting of the Council.
roduction of Ordinance #84. An Ordinance Rezoning Property on Santa Rosa Street from ? -4
to C -1, was introduced and passed to print on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, secbzrded by Nell
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7. Council Committee composed of Councilmen Jones, height and Smith requested that a pub-
lic hearing be held on July 7, 1958 for the consideration of the adoption of the
South Street Plan Line on motion of Richard G. Sleight, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones,
8. Report, of the Traffic Committee on matters referred:
58 -5 -1C The Traffic Committee has looked into the proposed white loading zone at the
Don Motel, 1473 Monterey Street. We have also met with the owner on the subject.
After studying this matter, it is our recommendation that a ten minute green zone be
authorized for one car space, approximately--20 feet in front of the motel. This
would be on the 'south side of Monterey Street extending in a westerly direction from
the motel driveway ramp.
Introduction of Resolution #368 (1958 Series). A Resolution Establishing a Ten Mdnute Park-
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ing Zone In Front of the Don Motel, was passed and adopted on motion of Nels Beck, sec-
onded by Kenneth Jones on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H.
Lu cks in ger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Report to Council Study Sessions:
on matters referred
9. 58 -4 -4C The Traffic Committee has met with the Council Committee consisting of
Dr. Smith and Richard Sleight in regard to the loading zone on the west side of
Chorro between Monterey and Hrguera Street.
The Council will recall that this zone.was installed on a six months basis in
October. After observing the results, the joint committee feels that the zone
has been effective in reducing the congestion, expediting loading and unloading .
and in general, improving traffic conditions in the area, and it is recommended
that the Council authorize the zone on a permanent basis.
10. Mr. Romero, City Kngineer, presented for the Council's consideration the final map of
Laurel Hills, Tract Unit:411which he states is technically correct and that Ehe
construction plans are approved.; said plans including site work on Laurel Lane,
minor drainage underground and wall on Laurel Lane on motion of Richard G. Sleight,
seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. The final map was approved subject to the filing of
the necessary bonds, title policy, inspection fees, subdivision agreement and
approval by,the City Engineer.
Communication from Gene Reis requesting permission to hold a parade from the I.D.E.S. Hall
to the Old Mission Church on May 25, 1958 and on June 1, 1958 and further requesting
police escort for such formation. Request was granted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones,
seconded by J. Barry Smith.
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported to the City Council regarding the Weed Abate-
ment Program for the fiscal year 1958 -59.
The City Attorney was requested to write the Division of Highways regarding the possibility
of the City allowing several horses to graze on the proposed park site adjacent to the
101 freeway north of French Road.
Houser, City Attorney, reported to the City Council regarding the status of the agree-
ment with Al Ferrini for water development of Ferrini Tract #3. Mr. Houser requested
Council authority to prepare an agreement for Council consideration and asked for Counci
decision on interest rate, if any, to be paid.on any money advanced by Mr: Ferrini and
the number of years the agreement should run. By common consent of the Council it was
decided that the agreement should not exceed ten years and the City would not pay any in
terest.
Blaser appeared before the Council and asked for clarification by the City on the statu
of the Flora= Alrita Special Assessment. District and why was it dropped from the district
that were adopted by the Council this day. Mr. Blaser was told that the Council did not
wish to hold up the-; other assessment districts until the water problem on the proposed -
Flora- Alrita District had been settled, as many of the other districts had been underway
for years, and thatthey did not wish to hold them off any longer, but that the City woul
proceed as soon as the problems in the Flora- Alrita District were settled.
s. Spurgeon asked the Council when she could expect to receive water so that she can use
the sewer which the City had just put in by her property.
s. Johnson stated that the residents of this area were promised City utilities when the
area was annexed to the City. Also, that she couldn't understand why this district was
not included with the others passed as it has been under consideration for a long time.
. Romero, City Engineer, reported on the approximate order on the Alrita District. The
informal petition was filed in October, 1957, the formal petition was filed on January 1,
1958, special engineer was hired in January,. 1958 and the completed plan presented in
April, 1958. Further, the City has expended $4,600 to date on this district for engin-
eering, etc.
e City Council referred the matter to a study session on May 12, 1958 at 7:30 P.M., at
which time interested parties are requested to be present.
s. Spurgeon again appeared before the Council requesting that a street light be installed
at Johnson Avenue and the city limit line so that people would easily see the intersec-
tion.
. Dickey asked the Council if Police Chief Schofield had a report to present regarding
approved bicycle carriers. Police Chief Schofield reported he would have his report at
the next meeting of the Council.
roduction of Ordinance #84. An Ordinance Rezoning Property on Santa Rosa Street from ? -4
to C -1, was introduced and passed to print on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, secbzrded by Nell