HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/05/19601. Administrative Officer.Miller reported to the City Council on the meeting
held with representatives of the State Department of Water Resources .
regarding increased cost of the Whale Rock Project. Mr.Miller also reported
on a meeting to be held on December 6, 1960 at 1:00 P.M. to negotiate
with the State Department of Finance relative to increased costs. (agenda
item 12) .. . - . . - . -
2. Mr. Fred L. Hector reviewed for the City Council the provisions and basic
recommendations in his proposed master plan for recreation at Laguna Lake.
Mr.Hector explained the steps that had yet to be done to complete his
project and requested City Council authority to proceed with.the final
report of the master plan.
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On motion of Donald Q. Miller,.seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the meeting
adjourned.
Approved this 3rd day of January, 1961.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 5,. 1960 - -- 7:30 P. M.
City Hall
The City Council met in Regular Session with Mayor Fred M. Waters presiding. '
Invocation was given by Rev. A. J. Knoll, Presbyterian Church.
ROLL CALL: Present - Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey,
J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters.
Absent - None
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Abraham, City Clerk Fitzpatrick,
Park & Recreation Superintendent Flory, City Attorney
Houser, Administrative Officer Miller, City Engineer
Romero, Fire Chief Schlobohm, Police Chief Schofield,
Water Superintendent Thompson.
Minutes for the Regular Meeting of November 21, 1960, were approved on motion
of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey.
Claims against the City for the month of December, 1960 were approved on motion
of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded-by-J. Barry Smith, subject to the approval of the
Administrative Officer.
1. Correction of Item 41 of November 21, 1960 Council Minutes, was approved,
adding: '
"Mr. Hector was asked to be at the pre - Council meeting on December-5, 1960
to discuss the Master Plan for Laguna Lake."
2. RESOLUTION NO. 712 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Reducing Various Equipment
Replacement Budget Accounts in the 1960 -61 Budget to Reflect Unspent Portions
Thereof and Making Necessary Inter -Fund Transfers ", was passed and adopted
on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, on the
following roll call vote:
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AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M..Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. RESOLUTION N0. 715 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Decreasing the 1960 -61
Budget" 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, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. RESOLUTION NO. 714 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1960 -61
Budget ".by adding $1,000 to Account No. 151, Utility Sewer Revolving
Fund, 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, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
< 5. RESOLUTION N0. 716 (1960 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1960 -61
B Budget" was passed and adopted on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded
I-D by J. Barry Smith, 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
6. The following salary step increases effective January 1,.1960, were
approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller:
COLE, SUSAN MARIE - Stenographer - from step 1 $280 to step 2 $295 per
month.
KIRCHNER, FRANK W. - Laborer /Equipment Operator - from step 3 $368 to step
4 $390 per month.
BURNS, DON H. - Fireman - from step 1 $390 to step 2 $412 per month.
KECHTER; JERRY DALE - Police Officer. - step 1 $390 to step 2 $412 per month.
7. The following contract payments were approved on motion of Kenneth W.
Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller:
MADONNA CONSTRUCTION.COMPANY - French Road Culvert Extension
Estimate No. 2-------------- --- -- ------------------ -- -- - - -- $ 1,234.80
MADONNA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - Parking Lot No. 5
EstimateNo. 2----------------------------------------- - - - - -$ 1,915.65
R. McGRAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - Phase K Johnson Ave. Widening
Estimate No. 2----------------- -------- ---------------- - - - - -$ 705.24
8. Administrative Officer Miller announced the appointment of JOSEPH F.
KNEPPLE as map draftsman(senior engineering aide)-in the Water Department,
effective November 29, 1960 at $350 per month.
9. City Clerk Fitzpatrick reported on the one bid received for liability
..insurance for the City of San Luis Obispo, for the period December 7,
1960 to December 7, 1961, from the Farmers Insurance Group of $8,890.96.
Administrative Officer Miller recommended that the bid of the Farmers
Insurance.Group be accepted....
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the bid
was awarded to Farmers Insurance Group. Motion Carried.
10. City Engineer Romero requested permission of the .City Council to call for
bids for rental of pasture land at the sewer farm on a monthly basis so
that the labor of spreading the water would be done by the xenter and not
by Cicy personnel.
The City Engineer was authorized to prepare call for bids to be opened
at the next Councii meeting.
11. Communication from Richard F. Harris, attorney for Sam Stiefel, notifying
the City of San Luis Obispo that Mr. Stiefel•:wishes to abandon his lease
at the sewer farm by December, 1960, was received and filed.
12. Communication from Fred L. Hector acknowledging receipt of the recommendation
of the Laguna Lake Committee, City Planning Commission, and Park &
Recreation Commission relative to the Master Plan for Laguna Lake, was
received and filed.
14. Mayor Waters reported on the meeting held with James Wright, Deputy
Director of State - Department of Water Resources and other representatives
of the Department of Water Resources on November.25, 1960 relative to the
increased cost of the Whale Rock Project and means of paying the-City's
share. The Mayor also reported to the Council that a meeting was being
held in Sacramento on December 6,1960 with representatives of the Department
of Finance.and Water Resources to try to arrive at an agreement to help
the City in paying their share of the Whale Rock overage.
Councilman Smith suggested that he, City Attorney Houser, and Administrative
Officer Miller go to Sacramento to.meet with the representatives of the
State and then report back to the City Council on any suggested negotiations.
15. Communication from the Water Pollution Control Board notifying the City of
the next meeting of the board which will be held in Santa Maria on December 9,
1960 at 10:30 A.M. to set proposed.requirements for waste discharge by the.
City.
The City Council discussed the.proposed requirements to be established at
the City sewer farm for handling of sewage effluent, particularly the
problem of effluent escaping into the creek.
City Engineer Romero explained the provisions of the present requirements
at the sewer farm and what steps he has taken to temporarily alleviate
the problem:
Mayor Waters .stated that Councilman Miller, himself, City Attorney Houser,
City Engineer Romero and consultants Jenks and O'Connell will appear before
the.Water Pollution Control Board in Santa Maria on behalf of the City.. .
16. At this time the Chamber of Commerce representatives appeared before the
City Council relative to the contract with the City.
City Clerk Fitzpatrick read a communication from J. Manfrini urging the
City Council to continue its financial help to the Chamber of Commerce.
The City Clerk also read a letter from Arthur J. Hapgood, manager of
KSBY -TV, urging that the City Council continue its financial aid to the
Chamber so the City.may continue to prosper -and grow.
Mr. Robert Corcoran, president of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared before
the City Council and introduced.Mr. Don Fultz, secretary- manager., who
would present to the Council the views of the Chamber of Commerce on the
City financial contract. .
Mr. Fultz appeared before the City Council and explained to the Council the
Chamber operation in the City and the role the.Chamber plays.in rhe:growth
and.development of the City. He also explained the general philosophy and
purposes of the Chambers of Commerce in communities. Mr. Fultz presented
to the City Council the proposed budget for the Chamber for 1960 -61 which
calls for a proposed expenditure of $31,165.00; and he explained-that:.the
source of this money was as follows:
City Contribution $ 6,000.00
Memberships 17,165.00
Special Committees 85000.00
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He stated that the City's share of the total budget would be 1927..
He also reported that the Chamber has a membership of 517 paid -up
members.. Mr. Fultz explained that the Chamber needed this contribution
in order to operate efficiently and that the City needed the work to
be dose either by the Chamber or by the City itself, and that he
wished to assure the City.Council that regardless of what it decided,.
the.Chamber board of directors and staff would continue to cooperate
in every way possible with the City government.
Mr. Robert Todd, 1592 .Palm Street, appeared before the City Council and
stated:that he objected to the financial aid to the Chamber. of Commerce,
urging that if this type of service was needed by the City that the
services.be let out to bid so that the best job could be done for the
money spent in the best interest of the City's.citizens which he
stated is not always the case when the work is done by the Chamber of
Commerce.
Robert Brown,.manager of KVEC Radio, appeared before the City Council
and urged that it continue to help the Chamber financially as the
Chamber was needed for the continued growth of the City. Mr. Brown
emphasized the needs of the Chamber in the development of the business
climate in the City as they serve as a clearing house for inquiries of
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business and industry coming to the City. He also emphasized that if
< the Chamber of Commerce did not, for example,.put up the Christmas
d tree lights, it would either not be done, or the City would have to
►—j do it with City Forces. He again urged that the City continue its
contribution to the Chamber of Commerce,
Mayor Waters explained the present City financial.position with
particular reference to the completion of the Whale Rock water project
and the present expenses facing the City in expansion and improvements
at the sewer farm. He believed that these were needed by the City and
that funds were being stretched as far as possible; however, the Mayor
commended the present Chamber of Commerce officers and staff for the
good job being done by the Chamber for the business people and the City.
I It was moved by Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith, that the
contract with.the Chamber of Commerce be renewed for one more year to
December.31, 1961.
On the Question, Councilman Donald Q. Miller read a report from the
Wall Street Journal relative to a speech by President Eisenhower
relative to spending and urging that everyone try to live within their
means.and he believed that the City should attempt to do what is
necessary within the means available to finance. Councilman Miller
also urged that the Chamber of Commerce go out in the business community
and raise $6,000 that the City contributes, by either adding new members
or by a slight increase in dues of the present members.
Motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith.
NOES: Donald Q. Miller, Fred M. Waters.
17. Communication from San Luis Obispo City Schools notifying the City Council
that they have staked out an area of proposed land to be exchanged by the
City, was referred to a special meeting to be held December 12, 1960
with the City Planning Commission.
18. Communication from the City Planning Commission relative to tie_ proposed
exchange of property between the City of San Luis Obispo and the City
School Board, was referred to a special meeting to beheld December 12,
1960 with the.City Planning Commission.
19. Final draft of the Whale Rock Operating Agreement was held over for
further Council study.
20. Communication from Commander Gullickson and proposed letter for approval
of Mayor Waters regarding U. S. Army evacuation: .-plans. -
Request was approved on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q.
Miller, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement on behalf
- of the C±ty.
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21.. Request for authorization for the Mayor to accept and record deed from the
County of San Luis Obispo for street widening on Johnson Avenue in front of
the County Hospital and for the Mayor to enter agreement for street widening
on Johnson Avenue on behalf of the City, was granted on .motion of Kenneth W.
Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller. Motion carried.
22. Report of City Clerk Fitzpatrick on bids received and opened for construction
of Caudill Street Storm Drain, held over from meeting of November 21, 1960.
City Engineer Romero reported to the City Council that the job as bid by
McBride's Plumbing Company at $2,622.00 could be done by City forces for
about $1,700.00; further, to take care of the drainage for the Santos :and
Snodgrass properties, it would cost an estimated $6,700.00 -if included
with street drainage improvements; further, Mr. Romero recommended that
this project not be done at this time due to the possibility of rain and
the damage which could be incurred by water if the street were open and it
rained.
The City Council took no action and all bids were rejected.
23. Final map of Tract No. 207, Laguna Park Homes #2 was to be presented for
Council consideration.
City Engineer Romero reported that the subdivider had not completed the
final map of Tract #207, and asked that this matter be held over until the
map is completed.
24. Report from Council Committee consisting of Councilman Shipsey and Jones,
investigating the organization of the City Fire Department, was held over
until the next meeting.
25. Report from City Planning Commission regarding the tentative map of Tract
No. 212, Johnson Highlands #3, was held over for a special meeting on
December 12, 1960 with the City Planning Commission.
26. A letter from Administrative Officer Miller regarding the current financial
status was received and filed.
27. Communication from Neva M. Noggle submitting a bill for $5.00 for roto-
rooter service for stoppage in the sewer line owned by the City.
City Engineer Romero explained that-the stoppage in front of 211 Chorro
Street was in the City sewer line.
Administrative Officer Miller said all cases of this type should be referred
to the insurance company for investigation-and report.
28. Request of City Engineer Romero for deferment of vacations as follows:
TOMMY GINGG - 1 week DAVID ROMERO - 2 weeks
TONY JUAREZ - 2 weeks LEWIS SANTOS - l week
PAUL LANDELL - 3 days MILO TAPPA - 1 week
.JOE LEWIS.- 1 week BOB VOSBURGH - 1 week
and request-of Planning Director Abraham for deferment of vacations as follows:
Charles Jones - 1 week
Burton Walters - 2 weeks
as well as request of Chief Schofield for deferment for CLEM LINCICUM
and request of Pat Clark, librarian, for "deferment for MARY SMITH of one
week each,
with recommendation of the Administrative Officer that deferment be granted,:
was accepted on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by.Gerald W. Shipsey.
29. Communication from Mid -Coast Veterinary Medical Association notifying the
City of San Luis Obispo that the local veterinarians.will no longer issue
dog licenses as has been past practice, was received and filed.
30. Appendix H to application of Pacific Airlines, Inc. for rate increase before.
the Public Utilities Commission was received and filed.
31. Communication from Department of Water Resources relative to the issuance
of a license by t'-,.e Prate *'ater °ights Board For t'-e water at 'TMa'_e' °.oc'. nam
was received and filed.
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32. Minutes of the City Planning Commission meeting of. November 17, 1960 were
received and filed.
33. City Attorney Houser presented to the City Council a petition signed by
residents in the area of the proposed Freeway Addition, and a map and
description of said annexation, and requested that the City Council
refer this request to the City Planning Commission for its report and
investigation.
34. Administrative Officer Miller presented a letter from the Woods Animal
Shelter society notifying the City Council of its intention to renew
the agreement.for another calendar year under the same conditions. Mr.
' Miller recommended to the City Council that the contract be extended
for one more year.
On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the contract
with Woods Animal Shelter was extended to December 31,. 1961, and the
Mayor was authorized to sign the extension agreement on behalf of the
City.
35. Councilman Smith asked the Fire Chief the reason for sending a fire
truck from Fire Station #2 -at Chorro and Foothill to a fire at Laurel-
Lane and Orcutt.,Road within a short distance of Fire Station #3.
Cr Chief Schlobohm explained that this is part of his normal fire .defense
plan of all fire trucks reporting to each fire.
36. Councilman Miller asked that the City Police Department look into the
problem of excessive speed on Johnson Avenue before someone is killed,
particularly now with additional cars in the department and additional
personnel that were relieved by the traffic ladies.
37. The City Council asked City Engineer Romero to see if Pacific Gas and
Electric Company would .please place a street light at California and
Hathway which had been requested several months ago.
Mr. Romero said he had also requested the placement of this light but
that he would contact PG&E to ask them to proceed with.the installation.
38. City Engineer Romero requested Council permission to withhold street
excavation permits between December 7, 1960 and-until-after Christmas
in the downtown district in .order riot to add to the traffic problems
and congestion at this time of year.
The request was denied for this year, as the Council felt there was
not ample warning given to all contractors.and utility companies, and
suggested that this should be brought up earlier in the next holiday
season.
On motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the meeting
adjourned.
Approved this 1st day of January, 1961.
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