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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/02/1960ruff 40 ItIbJ MAY 2 1960 361 Mr. Thompson, Water Superintendent, explained for the City Council the programs of the report, and by using maps prepared by the consulting engineers, he further amplified the provisions of the report. After presentation by Mr. Thompson, the City Council discussed the various alternatives to supplying water to areas on the easterly portion of Johnson Avenue from Laurel Lane. The Council also asked for possible methods of financing any and all suggested water improvements. Mr. Knudsen, subdivider, appeared before City Council asking what. provisions could be made for serving water to his property, a subdivision at Johnson Avenue and Smee Lane (Perozzi property). He .stated that they would seek annexation to the City as soon as adequate water could be served the area. After discussion by the Council and staff, it was moved by J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller that a 12" main be extended along Johnson Avenue easterly from the end of the 6" main to Smee Lane, and the City pay for excess capacity over the 8" line. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Miller asked that the City Council start additional study periods for consideration of the other parts in the Whipple, Adamson, Murphy & Pearson report, particularly with reference to the Stenner �y Reservoir line. --- -- - --- -- On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. ------------ - - - - -- Approved this 16th day of May, 1960. City rk CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 2, 1960 -- 7:30 P. M. CITY HALL The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Fred M. Waters presiding. Invocation: Reverend Zimmerman, Methodist Church. ROLL CALL: Present - Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters Absent - None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Administrative Officer.Miller, City Engineer Romero, City Attorney Houser, Park and Recreation Superintendent Flory, Water Superintendent Thompson, City Clerk Fitzpatrick, Fire Chief Schlobohm, and Police Chief Schofield, Planning Director Abraham. STUDENT OFFICIALS PRESENT Mayor, Bob Heathcock; City Clerk, Gerald Bucy; City Attorney, Penny McKellar; City Administrator, Rex M. Vincent; Director of Finance, Mike Hibbard; City Engineer, T.• ?;L- &e Hollister; City Planning Director, Doug Scott; Chief of Police, Renee Bourene; Park and Recreation Superintendent, Carolyn Westlund; City Water Superintendent, Steve Larson; City Building Inspector, Jerry Ottoson; City Street Superintendent, Michael . Sherman; City Librarian, Mary Ann Lemas; Fire Chief, Bill Callaway; MAY 2-;..,.1960 362 Councilmen, Jerry Hogan, Joy Janowicz, Patti Noble, and Laurie Ruda. Mayor Waters introduced the student mayor, councilmen and department heads taking part in "Youth in Government Day." Minutes for the special meeting of April 11, 1960, and regular meeting of April 18, 1960 were approved as presented. Claims against the City for the month of May, 1960, were approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, Seconded by J. Barry Smith, subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer -------- - - - - -- 1. Mayor Waters presented an engraved Captain's badge to retiring Captain R. E. Heidorn after 31 years of service to the City Police Department. Mayor Waters thanked Captain Heidorn for his devotion and faithful service to the City. Captain Heidorn thanked the City Council for its consideration. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 669 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1959 =60 Budget" (Acct. #250.4 Public Improvement and Betterment, Sewer Program, Phase E) was passed and adopted on motiono6f Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Donald Q. Miller, Fred M. Waters. NOES: None ABSENT: None 3. RESOLUTION NO. 664 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1959 -60 Budget" (Legal Advertising) was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, GeraldW. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Donald Q. Miller, Frdd M. Waters. NOES: None ABSENT: None 4. RESOLUTION N0. 668 (1960 Series) "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo adopting First Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets" was approved on.motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Donald Q. Miller, Fred M. Waters. NOES: None ABSENT: None 5. The Following Salary step increases were approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, effective June 1, 1960: JACK N: WAINSCOTT - Battalion Chief - from step 4, $575, to step 5, $608 per month. WILLIAM H. WOODWARD - Fire Captain - from step 3, $488, to step 4, $515 per month. JOSEPH L. STEVENS - Fireman - From step 1, $368, to step 2, $390 ' per month. STANLEY EUGENE WEISS - Janitor - from step 1, $288, to step 2, $295 per month. 6. Communication from the City Engineer requesting extension of sick leave for Reuben Lewis, Equipment Operator. Request approved on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey. MAY G i�JuV e 7. City Engineer Romero presented plans and specifications on lower Higuera Street sewer extension, Phase E. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the City was authorized to advertise for bids for Higuera Street sewer extension. At this time, Mr. Robert Edmonston, Consulting Engineer, appeared before the City Council reporting relative to his studies regarding the request of the California Men's Colony receiving filtered water from the City filtration plant upon receipt of water from the Whale Rock Dam. ' Mr. Edmonston presented for the Council's consideration, several alternatives regarding the filtration plant as to additional construction by the City, joint construction by the State agencies and the City and construction by the State agencies of a basic unit with the City to be able to enlarge at a future date. On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the mayor was authorized to prepare a letter to• Mr. Klinger, Superintendent of the California Men's Colony cbncerning fhe�::City'6:1pkoblem regarding the filtration plant. C� K"This'is in response to your informal inquiry relative to the ability of the City of San Luis Obispo to provide water treatment service for the a-j California Men's Colony when water from the Whale Rock Project is available to your institution. This possibility has been discussed by the City Council and studied in a preliminary way by the staff of the City Water Department and its consulting engineer. Our analyses demonstrate conclusively that within the next few years, the existing filtration plant of the City of San Luis Obispo will be used to its capacity in treating water for the citizens of the City, and at such time an additional treatment facility must necessarily be constructed. Furthermore, within the relatively near futre the growing demands of the City of San Luis Obispo proper will probably necessitate discontinuing ' service from the present city treatment plant to California Polytechnic College. In view of the foregoing, we must answer your inquiry on this matter in the negative and advise you that the city is not in a position to provide your institution with water treatment service. In recognition of the immediate problem facing California Men's Colony and California State Polytechnic College relative to a water treatment facility and also considering that the City of San Luis Obispo will need additional treatment facilities in a few years time, it would seem appropriate for the State of California to investigate this matter. In such an investigation it would appear that the several alternatives of single purpose development as well as joint participation among the affected agencies should be explored. If you desire to proceed with such an investigation through an appropriate State technical agency, please be assured of the cooperation and support of this City in working out a plan consistent with the best interests of all concerned." 8. Administrative Officer Miller reported that he had received one quotation from Mr. Arsenio to make an appraisal of the Mission Gardens property. His fee would be $100 per day, including court appearances. He estimated it would take five to six days to prepare the appraisal report, but if it took longer, he would come back to the City Council for authorization to extend the appraisal time. On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the matter was referred to a council'study session 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 9. The following contract payments were approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith:" MAY - 2 `;; 195U H. KAPLAN & CO. (Fire Station No. 3) Estimate #2 Los Angeles, Calif. --- --- - - -- -- $.12,379.50. WALTER BROTHERS San Luis Obispo, Calif. -- - - - - -- $ 3,919.52 GUIDO FERINI Santa Maria, Calif. ------ - - - - -- $ 3,098.11 10. Administrative Officer Miller announced promotional appointments in the Police Department effective May 1, 1960, plus appointment of Police Offficer to fill vacancy, effective May 16, 1960: Promotion of Lieutenant Clem V. Lincicum to Captain starting at $608 per month. Promotion of Sergeant Richard H. Rayburn to Lieutenant starting at $545 per month. Promotion of Police Officer William L. Sperlo to Sergeant starting at $488 per month. Appointment of Don E. Englert as Police Officer starting at $368 per month. 8 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING YOAKUM ANNEXATION At this time the Mayor opened the public hearing on the Yoakum Annexation. The City Clerk reported no protests against the annexation had been filed with the City within the required time. RESOLUTION NO. 665 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Determining that a Majority Protest has not been made Against.the Proposed Annexation of the 'Yoakum Annexation"' 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, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Donald Q. Miller, Fred M. Waters. NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO. 162 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo calling a Special Election to be held on the 28th day of June, 1960, pertaining to the Annexation of 'Yoakum Annexation' to the City of San Luis Obispo01 was presented by the City Attorney, who explained the provisions. The ordinance was then Passed and Adopted on motion of Kente th W: Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Donald Q. Miller, Fred M. Waters. NOES: None ABSENT: None The Mayor then closed the public hearing on the Yoakum Annexation. SIDEWALK REPAIR The Mayor opened the public hearing on notices of the Superintendent of Streets for sidewalk repair under the Improvement Act of 1911. RESOLUTION NO. 666 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Establishing-Liens on certain Property for Sidewalk Repairs under the Improvement Act of 1911" was passed and adopted on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones on the following roll call vote: . AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Donald Q2 Miller, Fred M. Waters. NOES: None ABSENT: None 1 1 1 iYtH I G'•,! 1JUU R.D @9 lti' ORDINANCE NO. 161 The Mayor opened the public hearing on Ordinance No. 161 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance Increasing the Rates to be Charged for the Collection of Garbage Within the City of San Luis Obispo, California". Mr. Robert Knight, CPA, Appeared before the Council on behalf of the request of the garbage company for an increase in collection rates and stated that his figures were presented to demonstrate the major items of cost for expansion and purchase of equipment and salary increases, and were prepared for comparison only. Mr. Cattaneo, co -owner of the garbage company, appeared before the Council on behalf of his request for-increased garbage collection rates in the city. Councilman Miller stated that he agreed that some increase in rates was justified, but that the difference between the single residence and commercial was too great as he believed the residential customers were expected to pay too much. The Mayor closed the hearing.. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, J. Barry Smith. ' NOES: Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Fred M. Waters. ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 161 was not finally passed. The Mayor declared a recess at 8:50 P. M. The meeting reconvened at 9:05 P. M. with all councilmen present. The City Clerk read a letter of protest from Leonard Buechler., Mr. Peter Andrei Attorney representing the garbage company, requested an increase in rates and stated that he understood that if there were no protests to the ordinance as introduced ' that it was then adopted by the Council. The City Council discussed the requested rate increases, relating the present income to the company and proposed income under the projected increased rates. Councilman Miller presented an analysis of the requested rate increase comparing the old and proposed rates and the preferential treatment afforded commercial properties as against the increase to residential properties. M Q Mr. Andre again appeared before the Council stating that the .< company needed these rate increases in order to continue operation, in addition to purchasing capital equipment such as trucks, garages, etc. He said that if n000ne had protested the rates as proposed, the customers must be satisfied with the service. It was moved by J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenre th W. Jones, that Ordinance No. 161 be finally adopted. Councilman Shipsey stated he objected to the ordinance in its present form as he believed that a 40 %.increase was too high at this time, but that he favored a small increase in order to keep up with the normal increase in cost of operation and and salaries. He believed that if they needed additional ' increase in another year that they should then come before the Council a second time. Mr. Robert Knight, CPA, Appeared before the Council on behalf of the request of the garbage company for an increase in collection rates and stated that his figures were presented to demonstrate the major items of cost for expansion and purchase of equipment and salary increases, and were prepared for comparison only. Mr. Cattaneo, co -owner of the garbage company, appeared before the Council on behalf of his request for-increased garbage collection rates in the city. Councilman Miller stated that he agreed that some increase in rates was justified, but that the difference between the single residence and commercial was too great as he believed the residential customers were expected to pay too much. The Mayor closed the hearing.. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, J. Barry Smith. ' NOES: Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Fred M. Waters. ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 161 was not finally passed. The Mayor declared a recess at 8:50 P. M. The meeting reconvened at 9:05 P. M. with all councilmen present. r,, . MAY 2 ::1961 Administrative-Officer Miller suggested that possibly a Council committee should be appointed to study the requested collection rate increase and recommend amended rates to the Council, if they so desired. Mayor Waters appointed Councilmen Jones and Shipsey to this _ committee to study increased garbage rates. 11. At this time the Mayor called on.Richard.D. Miller, Administrative Officer who explained that he had been asked by the Council to call for alternate bids on manual and automatic meters for parking lot #5. In the meantime Mr. Romero, City Engineer, had suggested a demonstration which was to include both the Duncan - Miller and also the Dual Parking Meter Company. Administrative Officer Miller said that if the Council were to decide to change to manual meters,.he thought competitive bids should be called for on this basis. The representatives from the two companies then proceeded to conduct a demonstration of their meters. Mr. McCullough and Mr. Sexton, representing Dual Meter, appeared before the Council and demonstrated their manual Dual Meter. Mr. Hamilton, representing Duncan - Miller then appeared.before the Council and demonstrated the manual meter nut out by his company. After some discussion by the City Council, the Mayor appointed Councilmen Jones and Miller as a committee to meet with the sales representatives for a longer study of the two competing brands and make recommendations to the Council. Administrative Officer Miller was requested to make arrangements with the Council committee to meet with the parking meter representatives. Report of City Engineer Romero on the merits of the various meters was ordered received and filed. BUSINESS HELD OVER 1. Sydney Street Improvement - Agreement with property owners. City Engineer Romero reported that the wording on the agreement as signed was not binding on the property owners. He stated the City Attorney had prepared a supplemental agreement to proceed with paving of this street. On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the agreements were approved, and the Engineer was authorized to proceed with the improvements,. subject to the signing -and filing of the supplemental agreement by the parties concerned. 2. City Attorney Houser stated that he had still not acquired an easement to handle the drainage of the proposed parking lot #5 through private property and did not know when the easement could be acquired. He recommended that the Council reject all bids received and try and work out an easement arrangement before calling for any bids for improvement of this parking lot. It was moved on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seoonded by J. Barry Smith, that all.bids be rejected on parking lot #5. Administrative Officer Miller suggested to the Council that in the future the City not call for bids for construction of any improvements until all easements, rights -of -way, etc. have been acquired. By common consent of the Council, Mr. Miller's suggestion was accepted as Council policy. 3. Communication received from the Planning Commission recommending approval of the request of Mr. Rayner for the City to sellna portion of property acquired for extension of Cerro Romauldo Drive. The City Clerk suggested that a minimum bid for this parcel of land requested by Mr. Rayner be $350.. On motion of Donald Q. Miller,.seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, it was moved that this 20 foot parcel of land be sold at public auction at the next Council meeting. 1 1 D The Council thanked the committee for all their work and time spent on this study. er. Councilman Miller requested that the matter of one -way streets be C: placed on a future agenda for Council consideration. 3. Request of Ray Skinner Developer of La Q qu y , p guns Park Homes, to set a 12 inch cast iron pipe -for water transmission on city property along French Road. The City Engineer, Mr. Romero, 'explained that the proposed water line would fall outside the present roadway and that it would be laid to a proper depth to meet future street grade, and a proper alignment to fall within a future roadway. Mr. Romero suggested that if the Council wished to grant pa mission for the installation of water line the condition should be that the subdivider assume all responsibility for crop damage, fence repair and maintenance, corral replacement and any other damage or liability caused by his work. ' The request was approved on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, with Ray Skinner to assume all liabilities. Mr. Skinner agreed with these conditions. Motion was carried. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, explained to the Council the arrangements he had made with the County Building Department and the Board of Supervisors regarding the issuing of building permits to Mr. Skinner- so that he could begin construction of Laguna Park Homes prior to the annexation to the City of San Luis Obispo. 4. Order from the Board of Supervisors, County of San Luis Obispo regarding the matter of the diversion of Prefumo Creek into Laguna Lake, (the Board of Supervisors request that the City withhold action until a joint study by the City and County has been completed) was received and filed. 5. Communication from the French Hospital Corporation requesting consideration by the Council of the denial of their applications for C- 2'zone on lots 33 & 34 Block 25, and requesting that the City Council consider rezoning this property to C -1 was referred to the Planning Commission on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller. 6. Mr. Dillon, representing Paragon Homes, appeared before the Council requesting that he be allowed to build'a triplex on the corner of Chorro ' and Palm in fire zone #2, and that he be allowed to build it under 'the conditions established for fire zone #3, as the construction requirements in fire zone #2 would be extremely expensive. Fire Chief Schlobohm explained the problems involved to the Council, stating that the half block on the west side of Palm Street had been placed in fire zone #2 as a buffer to the high value district on the east'side of the street. He recommended that the fire zone line be moved from the middle of the block to Palm Street so as to relieve the high cost of construction in fire zone #2'on this residential property. The Building Department concurred in his recommendation. 1WAT w ..10uu IV P 4. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the business license for'A & W Root Beer stand was approved. COMMUNICATIONS (For Council Action) 1. Communication from the San Luis Obispo Elks Lodge #322 notifying the City Council they are taking steps to annex their newly purchased club site. On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the Elks were authorized to connect their temporary lodge buildings to the City sewer system subject to the filing of a letter stating that the Elks Club would not protest annexation to the City, and.if the annex - ation were for any reason not completed, the sewer service would be discontinued. 2. Communication from John Rose, Chairman of the Citizens' Committee on Downtown Traffic Congestion,' transmitting final report and requesting termination of the committee. The Council thanked the committee for all their work and time spent on this study. er. Councilman Miller requested that the matter of one -way streets be C: placed on a future agenda for Council consideration. 3. Request of Ray Skinner Developer of La Q qu y , p guns Park Homes, to set a 12 inch cast iron pipe -for water transmission on city property along French Road. The City Engineer, Mr. Romero, 'explained that the proposed water line would fall outside the present roadway and that it would be laid to a proper depth to meet future street grade, and a proper alignment to fall within a future roadway. Mr. Romero suggested that if the Council wished to grant pa mission for the installation of water line the condition should be that the subdivider assume all responsibility for crop damage, fence repair and maintenance, corral replacement and any other damage or liability caused by his work. ' The request was approved on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, with Ray Skinner to assume all liabilities. Mr. Skinner agreed with these conditions. Motion was carried. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, explained to the Council the arrangements he had made with the County Building Department and the Board of Supervisors regarding the issuing of building permits to Mr. Skinner- so that he could begin construction of Laguna Park Homes prior to the annexation to the City of San Luis Obispo. 4. Order from the Board of Supervisors, County of San Luis Obispo regarding the matter of the diversion of Prefumo Creek into Laguna Lake, (the Board of Supervisors request that the City withhold action until a joint study by the City and County has been completed) was received and filed. 5. Communication from the French Hospital Corporation requesting consideration by the Council of the denial of their applications for C- 2'zone on lots 33 & 34 Block 25, and requesting that the City Council consider rezoning this property to C -1 was referred to the Planning Commission on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller. 6. Mr. Dillon, representing Paragon Homes, appeared before the Council requesting that he be allowed to build'a triplex on the corner of Chorro ' and Palm in fire zone #2, and that he be allowed to build it under 'the conditions established for fire zone #3, as the construction requirements in fire zone #2 would be extremely expensive. Fire Chief Schlobohm explained the problems involved to the Council, stating that the half block on the west side of Palm Street had been placed in fire zone #2 as a buffer to the high value district on the east'side of the street. He recommended that the fire zone line be moved from the middle of the block to Palm Street so as to relieve the high cost of construction in fire zone #2'on this residential property. The Building Department concurred in his recommendation. 3-. MAY 4 �ouu a� �:o ORDINANCE NO. 163 (1960 Series), "An Ordinance Amending Fire Zone Map" was introduced and passed to print.on motion of'J. BarrySmith, 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 7. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT 60 -5 -1C "The Traffic Committee has taken another look at the flow of traffic into the Sierra Vista Hospital at the Murray Street Bridge and now feels , that traffic flows would be expedited by the placing of a red zone approximately 22 feet in length on the south side of the Murray Street Bridge running in an easterly direction from the first driveway ramp. We would continue to look at this situation and if a longer zone were felt necessary we would come back to the Council with a supplemental recommendation later on." Francis McNamara appeared before the Council protesting the recommendation of the traffic committee. RESOLUTION NO. 667'(1960 Series), "A Resolution Establishing a No- Parking Zorn on the South Side of Murray Street Bridge ", was passed and adopted on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters. NOES: Gerald W. Shipsey ABSENT: None 60 -5 -2T "The Traffic Committee has noted a hazardous traffic situation on Johnson south of the Johnson underpass and north of Lizzie Street on the west side of Johnson especially concerning the turning of south -bound school buses onto Lizzie. We have been giving serious thought to recommending some type of red zone on the west side of Johnson, but would like to have the Council members observe this for themselves before the committee makes any final recommendation." No action was taken. 60 -5 -3T "The Traffic Commit following locations corner of Southwood on the west side of tee has looked at the lighting installations at the and recommends that a new light be authorized at the Drive and Laurel I.ene and that three lights be added Johnson between Southwood Drive and Laurel Lane. Request approved on motion of J. BarrySmith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller. 8. Request from Police Chief requesting detective differential for second patrolman was approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald. W. Shipsey. 9. Request of Clifford L. Walker, Chairman of the Citizens' Committee on Schools for permission to use the Council Chambers for a meeting on May 29, 1960, was approved onmotion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J.' Barry Smith. 10. Communication from Richard Harris, Attorney, enclosing agreement relating to fire alarm circuit wires attached to the property of Mrs. Evins R. Naman at 894 Monterey Street. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City." 11. Communication from Carlos Moerman requesting permission to purchase a' portion of City property adjoining his property on Loomis Street for street widening purposes was referred to the Planning Commission. COMMUNICATIONS.(For Council Information) 1. Letter from John Teerink, District Engineer, Department of Water Resources, transmitting three memoranda totalling 26 pages concerning negotiated settlement with contractor on claims for additional compensation on Whale Rock Proiect. te'Ar 4.. IJOU Administrative Officer Miller briefed the contents of the report for the Council and stated that it would be on file in the City Clerk's Office for anyone's information. 2. Progress report #7 on the General Plan, prepared by Hahn, Wise & Barber was received and filed. 3. Communication from Police Chief William Schofield, concurred in by Administrative Officer Miller, advising Council of relief crossing guard (female) being hired on trial basis for remainder of school' year. No objection by the Council. 4. Communication from the Los Ranchos School requesting that they be ' info= ed of any annexation or other proceedings affecting their district by the City of San Luis Obispo was received and filed. 5. Notice of the regular quarterly meeting, Channel Counties Division League of California Cities on May 12, 1960, at Oxnard, California was received and filed. 6. Minutes of the City Planning Commission for April 1, 1960, were received and filed. 7. City Clerk J. H. Fitzpatrick reported to the City Council that all the assessments in the Richard Street Assessment District had been < paid except $11,572. He stated that the had contacted the bond attorneys, asking whether the City would be better off advancing the money and collecting it from the property owners under the provisions of the act, or actually going to bond. The following letter was received from the bonding attorney. "Pursuant to our telephone conversation of today, it is our under= standing that the total amount of the unpaid assessments for the above project totals $11,572. In view of the small amount of this bond issue, you have asked whether or not the City may lawfully purchase the bonds because an issue of this small size is likely to bring a relatively high interest rate at public sale. Please be advised that if the City Council so determines the City may lawfully purchase the bonds by transferring from the General Fund to the Construction Fund for the project the principal amount thereof. The Resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds may state the rate of interest which said bonds shall bear and the property owners thereupon would become obligated to pay principal and interest on the bonds in the same manner as if the bonds had been sold in the open market. The principal and interest payments received by the City would then go into the City General Fund. If the City wishes to save the expense of the printing of the bonds, it would be possible not to print.them and the whole transaction could be handled by periodic transfers from the proceeds of the collection of the assessments on the tax roll to the General Fund." Administrative Officer Miller recommended that the City advance the money for the district at a rate of 5%, and not issue bonds. The City Council authorized the City Clerk to proceed on that basis. 8. Councilman Miller stated that he had received several complaints regarding the lights being out in Mitchell Park, and stated that the City should do something regarding this light system. Administrative Officer Miller explained that the lights in Mitchell Park were an old system owned by the City which were in a poor state of repair and that he was including money in the propsed budget to have electroliers similar to the electroliers at Santa Rosa Park placed in Mitchell Park.