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1. The area is to support the full cost of improvements to the
benefited area.
2. Before the City Council would act, it would take 75% sign -up of
the people in the area.
3. The district to be formed only from within the City, and no
assessment or hook -up outside the City.
On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the meeting
' adjourned.
Approved this 1st day of August, 1960.
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SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
August 1, 1960 - -- 6:00 P. M.
MOTEL INN
The.,Zity Council met in Special Session with Mayor Fred M. Waters presiding.
' ROLL CALL: Present - Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey,
J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters
CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Fitzpatrick, City Attorney Houser, City
Administrator Miller.
I. The City Council briefly discussed the communication from the Building
Contractors Association regarding.the action taken by the City Council
in combining the City Building Department.with.the City Planning
Department.
2. The City Council discussed the.communication from the City Planning
Commission regarding installation of sidewalk on Foothill Boulevard at
the new Bank of America site.
3.. The City Council discussed the request of Lindero Investment Company
regarding the removal of trees by the City from the frontage along Laurel
Lane in the Southwood subdivision.
4. The City Council discussed the communication from the City Planning
Commission regarding the variance request from William G. Taylor for
wall encroachment in the front yard set back.
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Meeting adjourned on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones.
Approved this 15th day of August, 1960.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 1, 1960 - -- 7:30 P. M.
CITY HALL
The City Council met in Regular Session with Mayor Fred M. Waters presiding.
The 1p edge of allegiance was led by City Attorney Houser.
ROLL CALL: Present - Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry Smith, Fred M.
Waters.
Absent - Gerald W. Shipeey
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Abraham, City Clerk Fitzpatrick, Park
and Recreation Superintendent Flory, City Attorney
Houser, Administrative Officer Miller, City Engineer
Romero, Fire Chief Schlobohm, Police Chief Schofield,
?dater Superintendent Thompson.
Minutes were approved as presented for Regular Meeting of July 18, 1960, and
Special Meeting of July 25, 1960, on motion of Donald Q: Miller, seconded by
Kenneth W. Jones.
Claims against the City for the month of August, 1960 were approved on motion of
Kenneth W. Jore s, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, subject to the approval of the
Administrative Officer.
1. City Clerk Fitzpatrick presented the following report of bids received and
opened August 1, 1960 for radio equipment for Police and Fire Department:
1. MOTOROLA C & E
12034 Riverside Dr.
North Hollywood, California
BID PRICE - Police Department Equipment $ 5,789.54
Fire Department Equipment 3,327.00
Sub Total $ 9,116.54
Less Trade -in allowance 727.00
NET COST TO CITY $ 8,389.54
DEVIATIONS
No Exceptions
2. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
1722 Westwood Boulevard
Los Angeles, California
BID PRICE - Police Department Equipment $ 5,747.50
Fire Department Equipment 3,608.95
Sub Total $ 9,356.45
Less Trade -in Allowance 950.00
NET COST_ TO CITY $ 8,406.45
DEVIATIONS
No Exceptions
(Bid Price - FOB San Luis Obispo excluding all Federal excise taxes
and State and Local sales taxes )
Administrative Officer Miller recommended
Police and Fire Chiefs, he recommends the
granted the contract for Police and Fire
On the motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded
for Police and Fire Department radios was
amount of S8,389.54.
that after consultation with the
low bid of Motorola, Inc. be
radios.
by Kenneth W. Jones, the contract
awarded to Motorola, Inc. in the
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2. Administrative Officer Miller announced the following Appointments
effective August 1, 1960:
CHARLES A. BALDWIN - Police Officer - $390 per month.
MRS. MELBA MOE - Senior Librarian - Step 2, $390 per month.
GLORIA MEYER - Parking Enforcement Officer, female - $312 per month.
PHYLLIS WRAY - Parking Enforcement Officer, female - $312 per month.
Police Chief Schofield explained for the Council's information the procedure
he has planned for training the female enforcement_ officers, which will
consist of one week with the local police department, and one week at the
Alhambra Police Academy, with the City paying board and room.
3. On the motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the
following contract payments were authorized:
GUIDO 0. FERINI - Grand Avenue Street Improvement Project
Estimate No. 4---------------------------------- - - - - -- $ 13410.89
WALTER BROTHERS - Richard Street Assessment District
rr Estimate No. 4-=--------- - - - - -= 21316-60
< McBRIDES - Sewage Flow Meter
'"D Estimate No. 1--------- ------------------------- - - ---- $ 33697.92
4. Communication from Kenneth Hess, architect for Fire Station No. 3 reportt -iig
on status of construction as of July 15, 1960, and presenting pay estimate
No. 5 in the amount of $10,192.50.
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald 0. Miller, the pay
estimate was approved.
Chief Schlobohm appealed to the City Council to allow him to hire this
man as he is a well- trained fireman and further, plans to continue in the
fire fighting profession and over the years has always been the department
mascot.
It was moved by.'J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones; that the
item be held over for study.
The City Council discussed this proposal and the motions of Smith and Jones
were withdrawn.
Councilman Smith moved that the request be denied. Motion-died for lack of
a second.
Councilman Miller -moved that the proposal of the Fire Chief be accepted
and Mr. Callaway be hired. Motion died for lack of a second.
Donald Q.
held over
1 following
AYES:
NOES:
ABSEN
Miller, seconded.by Kenneth W. Jones, moved that the matter be
for study and reported on in 2 weeks. Motion defeated on the
roll call vote:
Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q: Miller
J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters
C: Gerald W. Shipsey
6. Public Hearing on proposal to establish one -way streets on Pismo and Buchon
Streets was transferred to a later time in the agenda.
7. PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 P.M. on the matter of condemnation of property owned
by Joseph Pedrot_ta at 638 Marsh Street.
5. Communication from Fire
Chief Schlobohm regarding the employment of a
night radio dispatcher
Administrative Officer
to handle dispatching details
Miller explained to the City
at night.
Council the reasons
Chief Schlobohm gave for
recommending the hiring of
Mr. Callaway as a
sleeper at Fire Station
No. 1, to act as-dispatcher
when the on -duty
fire crew has left the
station for a fire.
Chief Schlobohm appealed to the City Council to allow him to hire this
man as he is a well- trained fireman and further, plans to continue in the
fire fighting profession and over the years has always been the department
mascot.
It was moved by.'J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones; that the
item be held over for study.
The City Council discussed this proposal and the motions of Smith and Jones
were withdrawn.
Councilman Smith moved that the request be denied. Motion-died for lack of
a second.
Councilman Miller -moved that the proposal of the Fire Chief be accepted
and Mr. Callaway be hired. Motion died for lack of a second.
Donald Q.
held over
1 following
AYES:
NOES:
ABSEN
Miller, seconded.by Kenneth W. Jones, moved that the matter be
for study and reported on in 2 weeks. Motion defeated on the
roll call vote:
Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q: Miller
J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters
C: Gerald W. Shipsey
6. Public Hearing on proposal to establish one -way streets on Pismo and Buchon
Streets was transferred to a later time in the agenda.
7. PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 P.M. on the matter of condemnation of property owned
by Joseph Pedrot_ta at 638 Marsh Street.
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Planning Director Abraham
by the Building Inspector
stated that the plans for
had been presented to the
Council not take any acti
with the property owner.
presented for the City Council the actions taken
to abate this nuisance. Mr. Abraham further
remodeling and bringing this building up to Code
Building Department, and requested that the City
)n on this matter until the plans had been reviewed
Public Hearing closed by Mayor Waters.
Matter held over until next meeting.
8. Mayor Waters then opened a Public Hearing on the matter of condemnation of
buildings at 721 Monterey Street.
Planning Director Abraham reported to the City Council on the conditions '
existing in these buildings, and reported that there was no way these
buildings could be brought to Code or standard.
Mr. Fred Gist appeared before the Citv Council stating that the property
owner was deceased and that the property was presently going.through probate,
and requested that someone give him a run -down on the steps to remove this
building.
City Attorney Houser explained for the City Council the legal steps necessary
to remove the building, placing the owner on notice and giving a specified
time for removal of the buildings. If they are not removed by.that. time,
the City would remove the buildings and the cost would be placed as a lien
on the property.
After some discussion by the City Council, Mayor Waters declared the Public
Hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 686 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Declaring the Structures
Located at 721 Monterey Street to be a Nuisance and Unfit for Human Habitation
or Occupancy ", was passed and adopted on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded
by Kenneth W. Jones, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry Smith, Fred M.
Waters
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gerald W. Shipsey.
9. Communication from the City Planning Commission regarding installation of
sidewalk on Foothill Boulevard at the Bank of America site.
The City Council briefly discussed the matter of placing a sidewalk at this
area.
On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the communication
was ordered received and filed.
10. Report of Council committee (Jones and Miller) on acquisition of drainage
easement for Parking Lot No. 5 was held over.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 678 (1960 Series), "A Resolution of the City Council of the
^City of San Luis Obispo Adopting Budget and Approving Memorandum of Agreement
for Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets ", 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, Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gerald W. Shipsey 1
12. City Engineer Romero presented a communication from the Building Inspector
regarding the variance request of.William G.. Taylor.
Mr. Taylor appeared before the City Council and presented for its information
a copy of the plans for his home which were stamped and initialed by the City.
On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the variance was
approved. . ,
1.3. Commmini.cati.nn from Rui.l.rli.nv Contractors Association, Inc. regarding recent
action by the City Council in combining the City Building Department with the
City Planning Department was ordered received and filed on motion of J. Barry
Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones.
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14. Communication from San Luis Obispo City Schools requesting permission to
use the Recreation Building at 864 Santa Rosa Street for one classroom,
beginning September 12, 1960.
Mayor Waters recommended to the City Council that the request of the City
Schools be approved.
Administrative Officer Miller reported that the Federal Internal Revenue
Service representative called and told him that he preferred that the
Council not allow the City Schools to use the Recreation Building for
classrooms, as the school use and office use were not compatible.
' Mr. Miller further reported that the School Department stated they would
either supply or pay for janitorial help, as well as janitorial and rest
room supplies if they take over the building. Mr. Miller also asked
Mr. Paulsen, who was present representing the School District, if the
building was considered suitable for classroom purposes.
Mr. Paulsen stated that this request was just an open study being made
as to availability as to classroom space in the City, and no safety
check had been made. He thanked the City Council for.its consideration.
r:� On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the request
< of the City Schools for classroom use of the Recreation Building was
_:!t granted, with legal and technical arrangements to be prepared by the
`z City Staff and School District Staff. The Schools would have to hold the
City harmless.
Motion carried.
15. Communication from Division of Highways.District V regarding French Road
Interchange, asking for a joint meeting with City and County representatives
to discuss the-development of the interchange, was referred to Administrative
Officer Miller to arrange for a meeting with County and Division of Highways
personnel and then to notify the City Council of time and place.
' 16. Communication from Lindero Investment Company regarding removal of trees
by the City from the frontage along Laurel Lane, in Southwood subdivision.
The matter was held over-until final agreements with the Lindero Investment
Company have been completed for subdivision development as required by
City-Ordinance, including maps, subdivision bonds, etc.
17. Communication from Regional I -later Pollution Control Board relative to
the City's report on waste discharges, and proposed enlargement of City
treatment facilities and further, placing the City Council on notice of
present inadequate handling of effluent at the City plant, was ordered
received and filed, and a copy sent to Mr. Jenks, consultant, for his
information.
18. Communication from Curt Carter, builder, requesting acceptance by the City -
of Tract No. 106, Laurel Hills Unit #1 was held over in accordance with
City Council policy.
19. Communication from Headquarters 63rd Infantry, offering the City of San
Luis Obispo a concert on August 23, 1960 by the Division Band.
The offer of the concert was accepted on behalf of the City, with
Administrative Officer Miller to make the necessary arrangements.
' 6. At this time Mayor.Uaters opened a Public Hearing on consideration of the
proposal to establish one -way streets on Pismo and Buchon Streets.
City Clerk Fitzpatrick read a letter from Mrs. J. L. Emery outlining the
views of the petitioners requesting the one -wall street. He also read a
letter from Pete S. Cognasi, Manager of A. Levy & J. ?..entner Company,
remphasizing the difficulties trucks would have in using the loading
docks at his plant, and urging the City not to place one -spay streets
on Pismo Street, but if they did put in one -way 'streets, to reverse the
direction as presently proposed.
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Mr. Holmes, American Refrigeration Company, appeared before the City Council
restating his objections to the establishment of one -way streets anywhere
in the City of San Luis Obispo, but particularly on Pismo due to the location
of businesses requiring the turning and parking of large trucks. Mr. Holmes
further stated that the establishment of a one -way street on the entire
length of Pismo Street still does not alleviate the problem of. the petitioners
on the east end of Pismo Street due to the parking and the narrowness of
the street.
City Engine er. -Rbiieto, -'at the= re' ques6 -of 'Mayor Waters, explained the proposal
as prepared for the information of the people present.
Miss June ZeQar stated that she believed the establishment of a one -way
street based on a::petition signed by 50 or more people would start a
precedent and that any time a petition was presented they could expect
the establishment of a one -wav street.
Mr. Coleman, City Delivery Service, appeared before the City Council stating
he still believed that this proposal was just one way of starting a one -way
street system in the City of San Luis Obispo, and that the system as proposed
by the City Engineer did not help either the petitioners asking for relief on
this narrow street, nor the businesses on the west end of Pismo Street, but
was only the first step toward one -way streets in the City. Mr. Coleman
urged the City not be-fooled into believing that one -way streets could be
put in and controlled with just arterial signs, but the proper control
could be accomplished only with the.installation of expensive automatic
signal devices such as have been placed on Marsh Street, and which all agree
work very well. He said the overall traffic system was working well, and
why disturb it.
Mayor Waters pointed out that the reason the traffic system was good was
that it had been given careful thought by City's consultants and technical
staff.
The City Council then discussed the problem.of traffic, parking, and controls
on Pismo and Buchon Streets if they were established as one -way streets,
and whether such an establishment would alleviate the problem of the
petitioners and whether there was need for this at this::time.
Councilman Donald Q. Miller stated regardless of the action to be taken by
the City Council, he believed that Pismo and Buchon Streets should be
established as one -way streets, and he also would like to begin steps
necessary to establish one -way streets on Marsh and Higuera Streets.
Mayor Waters closed the Public Hearing with no action taken by the City
Council.
20. Communication from Public Utilities Commission, State of California, regarding
the grade separation priority established by the 1957 legislature,. was
received and filed.
21.. Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of July 21, 1960, were received.
and filed.
22. Administrative Officer Miller reviewed a telephone call from Mr. Edmonston
requesting that the City Council take the necessary action to authorize
the filing of a request for preliminary determination of eligibility for
recreation grant under the Davis - Grunsky Act. Further, that he, Mr. Miller,
be made the agent of record to represent the City during the processing of
the application.
City Attorney Houser explained to the City Council the conditions of the
recreation grants as proposed by the Davis - Grunsky Act.
The City Council discussed.the request of Mr. Miller and the amount of
involvement by the City if the application for a recreation grant is made.
After discussion the.following,Resolution was passed and adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 685 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Authorizing the filing of
a Request for Preliminary Determination of Eligibility for Recreation Grant
under the Davis- Grunsky Act. ", was passed and adopted on motion of Donald Q.
Miller, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones, on the following roll call vote:
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