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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/06/1961The City Council adjourned to executive session to discuss property acquisition problems. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey. Approved this 6th day of March, 1961. 1 i City erk i 1� SPECIAL CALLED COUNCIL MEETING March 6, 1961 - -- 6:15 P.M. NEW ROOM.--- MOTEL INN The City Council met in Special Called 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. Absent - None CITY STAFF PRESENT: .Planning & Building Director Abraham, City Clerk Fitzpatrick, City Attorney Houser, Administrative Officer Miller, City Engineer Romero, Water Super- ' intendent Thompson. 1. Mr. Harry Jenks, consulting engineer, presented his report to the City C:Council on sewer treatment plant enlargements. Mr. Jenks reported in detail on the studies made and recommendations included in the report and reasons for same. The City Council discussed the proposals made by Mr. Jenks in his report. Mr. Jenks recommended that the City Council adopt and proceed with his recommendation for enlargement at the treatment plant in order to make full use of the present sewer farm. Mr. Jenks estimates that his recommendation would cost approximately $750,000 less 30% which might be granted to the City by the Federal Government. 2. City Attorney Houser reported to the City Council on his negotiations with the Division of Highways relative to the Division of Highways acquiring a portion of the sewer farm for an off -ramp from 101 Freeway and the City acquiring a portion of the former Hacienda property for sewer-farm enlargement. 3. City Engineer Romero presented a preliminary report to the City Council ' on the Mission Garden =Plaza program, particularly the proposal of realigning Monterey Street, covering the creek and placing landscaped off - street parking behind the buildings on Chorro Street. After discussion by the City Council, and on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the meeting adjourned at 7:25 F.M. Approved this 20th day of March, 1961. o/ Ciif% Clerk CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 6, 1961 - -- 7:30 P. M. CITY HALL. The City Council met in Regular 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. Absent - None ' CITY STAFF PRESENT: Planning & Building Director Abraham, City Clerk Fitzpatrick, Park & Recreation Superintendent Flory, City Attorney Houser, Administrative Officer Miller, City Engineer Romero, Fire Chief Schlobohm, Police Schofield, Water Superintendent Thompson. Minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 20, 1961 were approved on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. Claims against the City for the month of March 1961 were approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. 1. The following contract payment was approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded-by Donald Q. Miller: R. McGRAY - Phase K Johnson Avenue Plan Line Widening Estimate No. 5-------------------------------- - - - - -- $ 2,973.59 2. RESOLUTION NO. 748 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1960 -61 Budget," for various accounts, 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, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters. NOES: None. ABSENT: None 3. A communication was presented from Administrative Officer Miller, requesting that the City Council make transfers to the various accounts for insurance, which are over the budget estimate. RESOLUTION NO. 747 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1960 -61 Budget," for various insurance accounts, 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, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters. NOES: None ABSENT: None 4. Administrative Officer announced the appointment of NORGE J. PICCARDO as Janitor in the library effective March 1, 1961 at $295 per month. 5. The following salary step increases effective April 1, 1961, were: approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller: BECKEY, PATRICIA GLENN - Stenographer - from step 1 $280 to step 2 $295 per month. OWENS, JUDY ANN - Stenographer - from step 1 $280 to step 2 $295 per month. PELHAM, HELEN M. - Clerk -Typist - from step 3 $295 to step 4 $312 per month. PIERCE, MARILYN H. - Clerk- Typist - from step-2 $280 to step 3 $295 per month. SILVA, JOHN GENE JR. - Fireman - from step 2 $412 to step 3 $::435 per month. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 185 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Conveying to Development Associates an Easement," consisting of a sewer and storm drain easement, was passed to print on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, 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. ORDINANCE NO. 744.(1961 Series), "A Resolution Providing for the Holding of a General Municipal Election, Establishing Precincts and Polling Places, and Appointing Election Boards," 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 9. Mr. Harry N. Jenks appeared before the City Council and briefed his report for the Council on the studies made and his recommend at ions for enlargement of the sewer treatment plant. Mr. Jenks recommended that.the City enlarge the existing complete treatment plant and-utilize to the fullest extent the expanded sewer farm. Mr. Jenks also urged the City Council to attempt to acquire as much additional land as possible for the sewer farm ponding and effluent disposal purposes. Mr. Jenks estimated that the cost of proceeding with his recommendation.would be $750,000 exclusive ofland acquisition costs, and he further recommends that the City apply for Federal Grant in aid for construction under the provisions of Public Law #660, and he believes the project would qualify for about 30% or $225,000. After discussion by the City Council with Mr. Jenks on the various phases of the report, it was moved by Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by.J. Barry Smith, that the recommendation of Mr. Jenks be accepted as the best plan for the City and that the City Council proceed on this basis. It was moved by Donald Q. Miller, seconded by J. Barry Smith, that the City apply fdr.Federal aid in the engineering and planning and also apply for a grant for construction of the improvements, and that Administrative Officer.Miller supervise and expedite the application to the-Federal Government... 10. City Council discussion of Division:of Highways proposal to•acquire .. certain-City-owned-property in connection with Freeway development near the sewage treatment-plant. City Attorney Houser briefed for the City Council the proposal of they Division of Highways for cooperative development and exchange-of property at the sewer farm. The State would be acquiring a little less than one acre of the City's sewer property, and property access rights at the southern end of the sewer farm. For this property and property rights the State would pay the sum of $10,850 which was calculated at the rate of $5,000 per acre for the property and costs of constructing a road to service the chlorinator at the lower end of the sewer farm. The total cash credit would be the sum of $10,850. The State would acquire by negotiation or condemnation the remaining.portion of the Hacienda property, and the City would trade its property for a portion of the Hacienda land. The balance due the State would be paid as follows: $5,000 within 60 days after the exchange and deeds, and $5,000 per year thereafter until the balance had been paid without interest. The.City would pay $800 as costs if the property were.acquired by negotiation, and $1500 if acquired by condemnation. Upon informal approval by the Council of the procedure, the State would make the appraisals before the agreement is formally executed. On recommendation of the City Attorney, it was moved by Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, that the City Council grant informal approval of the proposal of the Division of Highways and proceed with the appraisal of the property. 8. A) 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING on RESOLUTION NO. 733 (1961 Series), "A Resolution of Intention to Issue Bonds Under the Provisions of the Streets and Highways Code and Giving Notice of Said Intention. (Parking District #1) Mayor Waters opened the hearing. City Clerk Fitzpatrick reported no written protests were received. 1 Mayor Waters closed the hearing. B) RESOLUTION NO. 751 (1% 1 Series), "A Resolution Determining to Issue Bonds Under Section 35402.1 of the California Streets and Highways. Code, "(Parking District #1) was passed and adopted on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded.by Gerald W. Shipsey, 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 C) RESOLUTION NO. 752 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Fixing Time and Place of Hearing on- Question of Dispensing with Parking Place Commission and Providing-for Notice Thereof," (Parking•District. #l) was passed and. adopted on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, 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 ' 11. Communication from residents of the Yoakum area requesting formation of a special assessment district for the installation of sewer and water facilities as outlined by City Engineer Romero:. City Engineer Romero reported to the City Council that preliminary. engineering had been completed on the formation of a special assessment district in the Yoakum area for the installation of sewer and water facilities, and that he and,a firm of special.assessment attorneys and engineers(on their own volition) had already met with representatives and residents of the Yoakum area to discuss the proposed project and costs. Mr. Romero requested that the normal or first step in forming a special assessment district,.the informal petition notifying the Council of the intention of requesting formation-of:a.district, be.eliminated:as the.residents of the-area have been aware of the costs involved and the proposed district boundaries, and wished to proceed with the formal petition. Mr. Romero stated that the City's share of excess capacity for sewer would be approximately $16,000 and for water $14,000, a total of $30,000 if the district proceeds. Much of this would be reimbursed as properties on the.east side of Broad Street annex and tie in to the water and sewer. At the request of the City Council, City Attorney Houser explained the procedure formerly used by the City Council in the matter of special assessment districts. 1 The City Council then discussed the matter of percent of sign -up for the district before proceeding:further and by common consent a 60% sign -up was the minimum to be considered. It was moved by,Gerald:W. Shipsey, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones that the City Engineer proceed with the preparation of the formal petition for-the formation of the Yoakum Area Special Assessment District with the requirement thac-a 60% sign -.up would be needed. Motion carried. Mr. Taylor, resident of the Yoakum area, appeared before the City Council and asked if the City had ever paid for the engineering costs in the formation of a special assessment district. Administrative Officer Miller stated that engineers: been charged to the district and the City had never Mr. Taylor also asked had -the City considered. using Bond Act in lieu of-the 1913 Act as- proposed, as it the 1911 bonds are to the advantage of the property asked, once-the assessment went to bond, could they zg costs had always paid them. the 1911 Improvement is his belief that owner. He also be redeemed without paying the full amount of unpaid interest, as he understood.the:1913 Act required full payment while the 1911 Act bonds could be redeemed by just paying the next 6 months interest. At the request -of the Council, City Clerk Fitzpatrick explained that under the 1913 Act, bonds could be redeemed through a procedure calling bonds in the amount of the assessment with just the payment of the current interest and 5% premium for the bond holder-. 'Other advantages to the 1913. Act bonds were listed for Mr. Taylor, such as; lower interest rate, the fact that the credit of the City was behind the bonds, and the City would be required to levy a City -wide tax for any deficiency in redemption funds as a result of- default. . 12. Discussion by the City Council of extension of agreement with Bookman, Edmonston and Gianelli, consulting engineers. Administrative Officer Miller suggested to the City Council that the City extend the contract with Bookman, Edmonston & Gianelli, as they are constantly on the alert for the City's interest both in Sacramento and in Southern California, and suggested that if the Council desired, they could be retained on a one day basis per month instead of the . present two days. The City Council discussed the extension of the agreement for aperiod of one year on a one day per month basis at $150 per month. It was moved by J. Barry Smith, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, to extend the .contract for one year, one day per month at $150 per month plus expenses.: 14. A business license application from Lee Askins for Askins Bakery at 987 Foothill Boulevard was ordered issued on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey. 15. TRAFFIC.COMMITTEE.REPORT • 61 -3 -1C "The Council will recall that a letter from Mr. C. A. Maino was referred to the Traffic Committee suggesting that parking be eliminated on Santa Rosa Street from Marsh to Murray between 7:00 and 9:00 A.M. and 4:30 and 6:00 P.M. . We feel that this:suggestiori has real merit but that the main problem in traffic congestion exists between Marsh and the Freeway. We also feel that.4:00 to 6:00 P.M. would be-a more standard designation. • .. . , After studying this matter quite carefully, it is-recommended that a zone reading "No Stopping or Parking 7:00 to 9:00 A.M., 4:00 to 6:00 P.M." be authorized from Marsh Street to the Freeway on both sides of Santa Rosa Street." The City Council discussed the recommendation of the City Traffic Committee 1 and questioned them.on the placement of signs, number of signs per block, speed limits, etc. Councilman Jones reported that after his own study of this problem he believed that traffic would be expedited more by eliminating all left hand turns off Santa Rosa rather than eliminate parking, and he was .sure that this would alleviate the traffic congestion•on: this street. It was moved by Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald. Q. Miller; that the recommerd ation of the City Traffic Committee be denied. 16. Motion lost on:the.following roll call vote: . . .- AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller. NOES: Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry,Smith, Fred M. Waters. ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO. 186 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Establishing Limited No- Parking Zones," was introduced and passed: to print on.motion of.J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, 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, 1 61 -3 -2T "For some time, the Traffic Committee has been looking at the busy intersection of Mill and Santa Rosa Streets and has felt that something should be done to expedite eastbound traffic flows onto-.and across Santa Rosa Street. We feel that a 60.foot red zone on the south side of Mill, extending in a westerly.direction from Santa Rosa Street would.help considerably and would only eliminate two car spaces at that location. We recommend that the Council authorize such a red zone." It was moved by Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, that the recommendation of the City Traffic Committee be denied. Motion carried on the following roll call:vote: , AYES: Kenneth W. Jones,.Donald Q. Miller, Fred M.'Waters..•.•.: NOES: Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith. ABSENT: :None _ Progress report from City Engineer Romero on Mission Plaza parking -lot.. "Since the Council meeting of February 20, 1961, the following work has been accomplished on the Mission.Plaza.Parking District: 1. Formal district bounda3i es set and a map prepared 2. Formal petition prepared 3. Cost estimates made for property acquisition and improvements 4. Discussed assessment spread with our assessment attorney. The assessment would be a fixed lien against property and would be set up on a.15 year.basis. Factors to be considered.in.the assessment spread are as follows: 1. Properties immediately adjacent to the lot will derive benefit from the.truck loading facilitiesc. 2. Properties farther away from the lot derive less benefit than those nearer,.and those properties adjacent to the lot derive an extraordinary benefit by having direct customer access. 3. The parking'lot is of primary benefit to underlying property (as opposed to business located on them) therefore.the I ._ • assessment will reflect against assessed.valuation of land only. This.implies that even though certain parcels are-now vacant or are used for church or residential purposes, they derive a benefit and will be assessed: Our rough estimate for. improvement and $90,000 for improvements for a spaces and loading facilities for figure excludes the'realignment of approximately $30,000 for property for a total of $50,000. costs is $60,000 for land acquisition total of $150,000 to develop 29 metered properties adjacent to the lot. This Monterey Street which will-cos t .' . .. .acquisition and $20,000 for construction Before I can proceed with the tentative.assessment spread; there are:two basic determinations which should be made by the Council: .1. Except for a driveway to.Mnterey Street where.the Foster. - Kleiser sign now stands, the parking lot development will not affect the present Mission Plaza Park. Will the Council consider using Park development funds to purchase those parcels which will.remain I in park usage? This parcel which wi•11 lie between the realigned Monterey Street and the parking lot will cost approximately $20,000 to purchase. 2. The parking district is tentatively set up for the City to retain all parking-meter revenue. With this potential income, does the City wish to contribute toward the improvement of.the parking lot ?. If so, will it -ba (a) on the basis of the $2460 per car space (Stone and Youngberg) that we are paying for the present parking assessment district? For 29 spaces this would amount to $71,340, (b) or will the contribution be on the basis of net meter revenue ' and based on 29 meters for a 15 year period this would amount to $22,230. With these basic decisions, I can proceed with.the tentative assessment Spread, and.can prepare all items to circulate the petition next week or report back to the Council at.the next meeting." The following letter was read from Robert H. Peters, president of Mission Gardens Association: . "On March 1, 1961 a group of citizens of San Luis Obispo took initial steps to form the Mission Garden Association. . The purpose of this organization is to develop plans for the ways and means of beautifying the area in front-of the Old Mission between Chorro add Broad Streets. In view of the substantial interest taken in this project, and in the name of the Mission Garden Association I wish to request your cooperation in favorably considering the following matters now under study by the City Council: 1..• That the City Council adopt.the proposal for the acquisition of the Fredericks property on which the Mission Garden is now located, for the purpose of realigning Monterey Street. 2. That any proposal for action to cover any portion of the creek in front of the Old Mission be delayed until a more complete study can be made -of methods to develop this area in accordance with a plan that will be most desirable and beneficial for the greatest number of the Citizens of San Luis Obispo. Your cooperation in giving consideration to the above requests.will be most appreciated." The City Council discussed the proposal of City Engineer Romero, regarding the development.of the parking assessment on this property. After discussion of the various questions posed.by Mr.. Romero, it was moved by J. Barry:Smith,..seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, that the park on the southwest or creek side= of.Monterey Street be spread in the -.. parking district breakdown and included in the property owners' assessment. Mrs. Rose Mc Keen appeared before the Council and asked that the City take action on the letter presented by Mr. Peters, president of the Mission Gardens Association, asking for additional time to study all the.alternatives to the proposed development of this project. It was moved by J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, that the City's contribution to the parking district•be.on the basis of net meter revenue from 29.meters for 15 years,.or approximately $22,230. City Engineer Romero asked if he.should circulate this.official petition ....based on these decisions, or did the Council wish to review this matter again before circulating the petition. It was moved by J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth.'W. Jones, that the City Engineer circulate the official petition before returning to the City:Council. Motion carried on the following roll call-vote: . AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, Fred M. Waters. NOES: Donald Q. Miller ABSENT: None 17. Communication from Quintana Parent - Teacher Association requesting that the City Council investigate the possibility of installing a guard rail between Quintana School and Highland Avenue, which had been referred to Council Committee consisting of Councilmen Shipsey and Smith for investigation and recommendation, was ordered held over. 18. A) Communication from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Punches and Mrs..John C. Brown 1 on behalf of homeowners in the vicinity of the Terrace Hill water tank, pointing out to the City Council that now, during the rainy season, would be a good time to plant suitable trees to camouflage-..the unattractive appearance of this tank: . B) The following report.was.submitted by William F1ory,..Superintendent of the Park and Recreation Department: "At your`request we have visited the Terrace Hill Water Tank area to investigate the possibility of.tree planting. There is a shelf below the water tank and above the service road that is approximately 18 by 80 feet which could be utilized for planting. I have discussed the area in question with Mr. Price Thompsop, City Water Superintendent regarding interference with water lines and this proposed planting area will not be an obstacle as far as these lines are concerned. However, the City Engineer has 'a future plan to widen the existing service road to the tank. If the City Council should desire at any future date to widen this street the shelf and available planting area would become non existant as I understand the.cut will begin only several feet from the tank. . Should the City Council wish to proceed with the planting, several items should be mentioned. 1. The'soil, as tested in our department is deficient in plant food elements. 6% nitrogen, 28% phosphorus and 6% potash. This would require fertilizers for soil conditioning before any trees are planted. 2. Fast growing trees would be desirable for the proper coverage of the water tank. Acacias and eucalyptus would be-the most practical for planting. 3. Several years watering and maintenance-will be necessary until the trees become:established." It was --moved by Donald Q. Miller, seconded -by Gerald W. Shipsey, that Administrative Officer Miller be instructed that a- suitable number of trees be planted-in the..vicinity of the Terrace Hill water tank and arrangements be made to maintain these trees until they have started growth and preferably that acacia trees be planted. Motion carried. 19. Report of Council Committee consisting of Councilmen Jones and Miller on sewer rental service fees, etc. was held over. 20. Report of Council Committee consisting of Councilmen Shipsey and' -Jones investigating the organization of'the City Fire Department, was held over. 21. Communication from Dave Ethridge requesting that the City Council.not Chan ge.the name of Portuguese Flat' Road to Elks Lane, was received and -' filed, and the City Clerk was instructed:to notify Mr. Ethridge that this particular street was not in the City street system, but to thank him for his - interest. 22. For Council consideration, legislative bulletin from League of California Cities on bills being presented to the State Assembly and State Senate, was received and filed. 1 23. Communication from the City Planning. Commission recommending City Council approval of the final map of Tract No. 166, Royal Heights. City Engineer Romero presented a map of the subdivision as approved by the City Planning Commission, and also presented the subdivision agreement with the conditions subject to the approval of the City Council. Councilman Miller asked.if property owners, on Flora Street who presently receive water service from the Alrita District pressure system would be able to disconnect from this system which apparently is inadequate and be able to hook up to the 12" main on Flora Street which would give them adequate water pressure. By removing a number of properties from the pressure system, the property owners further up Alrita Street would have an opportunity to receive better water service. The City Council discussed the suggestion of Councilman Miller and also discussed the possibility of_ reimbursing the subdivider if additional properties were hooked to the main being installed as part of his subdivision; however, no decision was reached. RESOLUTION N0. 750 (1961 Series),. "A Resolution Approving the Final Map of Tract-166, Royal Heights," was passed and adopted on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, 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 24. Communication from San Luis:Obispo City Schools notifying the.City Council of the availability of 2 acres adjacent to the school lot being purchased from the Skinner Company which could be purchased for recreational development at $3,250 per acre, was referred to the Park and Recreation Commission for report to the Council. 25. Communication from Jennings - Hansen engineering, requesting that subdivision bond on Laguna Park Homes #1, Tract No. 169, be released. City Engineer Romero stated that the subdivider wished to have the subdivision bond of $200,000 released on this tract and that he would post an additional $8,000 bond for work not completed to date. City AttorneyHouser suggested that the City should be sure that all improvements are completed before releasing the bond, as the City would be powerless to complete the tract if no bond were on file to .cover such lack of improvement. Mr. Skinner appeared before the City Council . on behalf of his request to release the surety bond on Tract 169. After discussion by the Council, the request was received and filed. 26. A) Communication from John Badgley on behalf of the. Methodist Church, requesting abandonment of that portion of Turner Street south from Fredericks Street and-north of the.Freeway so_the church may proceed with site development, etc., and B) Communication from.Mount. Carmel Lutheran Church requesting that the City Council not abandon Turner Street from - Fredericks to the freeway, as their development _plan_ for their.church requires that this street be:.left.open for future development. were held over at the request of representatives of.the.Methodist Church, who state they are presently working with the Lutheran Church to arrive at an equitable solution. to. this problem. 26. ,Letter from Ed Arnett requesting installation of parking meters on east side of Broad between Higuera and Monterey Streets,.:was referred to the City Traffic Committee. 27. Communication from Walter Roselip requesting that the City Council-consider. the rezoning of.blocks 22 and 23 in the Phillips Syndicate Addition to R -3 in their studies of the General Plan. The City Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Roselip of the provisions for making requests for changes. 28. Claim from John D. Vernon & Mrs. Alberta M. Vernon, 510 Lawrence Drive, from loss incurred by sewer backflow, was referred to the City's insurance carrier. 29. A) Communication from Police Chief.Schofield requesting permission -to ' use a different type of oil than was accepted by the Council on bid February 1, 1961 due to the fact that Police cars use requires heavier duty and better grade oil. B) Communication from Union Oil Company offering a special oil for use in Police cars and note from Administrative Officer Miller recommending approval. Request approved on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, and the Police Department authorized to buy the better grade of oil for their vehicles. 30. Communication from Teach Elementary School PTA requesting Council consideration of:- 1. Construction of a foot bridge attachment to the present Foothill Boulevard bridge between Santa Rosa and Casa Streets: 2. Consideration by the Council of a no- parking zone along the east side of Cuesta Drive between Felton Way and Highland Drive or installation of a sidewalk at this point. Referred to the City Traffic Committee. 31. Communication from Division of Highways announcing the beginning of preliminary studies for improvement of Route 56, State Sign Route'l, was referred to City Engineer Romero. 32. Annual report of the San Luis Obispo County Historical Museum was received and filed. 33. ORDINANCE N0. -187 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Authorizing the Exchange of Property with the San Luis Obispo School District, "'was introduced' and passed to print 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 34. For Council information, quarterly report of use of City funds by the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Miller made the following statement for the record: "This Council by a majority approved subsidizing the Chamber of Commerce $6,000 a year. I voted against the subsidy. The present method of granting public funds to the Chamber of. Commerce is carte blanche. The Chamber does - submit to the Council a quarterly report which in my opinion is not sufficient evidence as to how City money is being spent. No business enterprise allocates funds without first preparing a budget. This City is a business- -the Council is entrusted by the people to handle public money; Each City department must submit to the Council a budget. The Chamber does not.- Therefore to maintain high standards of appropriating the public funds I make the following motion: "The City Council request tha San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce to submit a budget request for Council consideration -- during the preparation of the City 1961 -62 fiscal budget. If the Council refuses this motion I as an individual Councilman go on record disclaiming any responsibility should in the course of time .the Chamber knowingly or inknowingly misuse public funds given them by this City. ". 35. Exceptions filed by the City of Burbank and Burbank Chamber of Commerce to the decision of examiner Wiliiam Cusik in the Pacific- ' Southwest..Local Service Case, was received and filed. 36. Communication from Controller of the State of California advising _the City Council of the revised statements of apportionment of vehicle license fees for the 1960 -61 fiscal year, was received and filed. 37. Request from the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce for permission to close._Higuera Street between.Garden and Chorro Streets on March 25, 1961 for a fashion show and mall for display of merchandise as part of a promotional activity of the Retail Merchants Committee of the Chamber. Also permission would be received from all. the merchants in this area before going into this activity. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the request was approved subject to the approval of the Police and Fice Departments. 38. Communication from San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club requesting permission to hold their 10th annual Gem and Mineral Exhibit at the Veterans Memorial Building on March 18 and 19, 1961, and requesting an exempt businessilicense, was approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith. 39. City Attorney Houser reported to the City. Council on his final negotiations with PG&E for an easement in-Lopez Canyon as follows: 1 The.easement is..for a single line.of poles which has been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer in regard to location. The Pacific Gas & Electric Company has agreed that in the event the facilities installed interfere with the City's use of the premises, PG&E at its own cost and expense would remove and relocate to a new, mutually satisfactory.location, provided the City would grant to PG&E a new rightrof -way .in..a form satisfactory.to PG&E and provided that this duty to relocate was personal to the City. ORDINANCE NO. 184 (1961.Series),. "An Ordinance. Granting an Easement to Pacific Gas & Electric Company on Lopez Canyon Property," was introduced and passed to print subject to publication fees being paid by PG&E, on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith, 7. NOES: Fred M. Waters. ABSENT: None 40. Councilman Shipsey asked permission of the Council to leave the State during the period March 10 thru 13, 1961. Permission was granted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey. 41. Mr. Fred Gist appeared before the City Council on behalf of the property owners requesting development of the parking district on Monterey and Chorro Streets, urging that the City Council acquire the Fredericks property, as both proponents of the parking district and Mission Gardens Committee approve the proposal to realign Monterey Street. -------- - - - - -- "n motion of 7enneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. --- ----- --- --- Approved this 20th day of March, 1961.