HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/1961CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 17, 1961 - -- 7:30 P. M:
CITY HALL.
The City Council met in Regular Session with Mayor Fred M.. Waters presiding.
Invocation was given by Reverend Lemar of the Methodist Church.
ROLL CALL: Present - Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, 1
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,
Fire Chief Schlobohm, Police Chief Schofield, City
Engineer Romero, Water Superintendent Thompson.
Minutes for the Special Called Meeting of April 3, 1961, the.Regular Meeting
of April 3, 1961 and the Adjourned Meeting of April 12, 1961 were approved
on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey.
Claims against the City for the month of April, 1961 were approved on motion
of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, subject to the approval
of the Administrative Officer.
1. Communication from the State Department of Finance submitting the new
estimated population of the City of San Luis Obispo as of.March 1,. 1961,
21,500, was received and filed.
2. The City Clerk reported on the following bids received and opened for
construction of the Foothill Boulevard Culvert Extension, City Plan 6 -61, ,
(Engineer's Estimate $2,716.20): .
1. TED 14ATKINS CONSTRUCTION CO.
P.O. Box 453
:. Sain Liiis Obispo $ 3,483.60
2. MADONNA CONSTRUCTION CO.
P.O. Box 910
San Luis Obispo $ 2,994.80
3. M. J. HERMRECK, INC.
Nipomo $ 3,730.00.
Administrative Officer Miller recommended that the low bid of Madonna
Construction Company in the amount of $2,994.80 be accepted.
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Donald Q. Miller, the low bid.
was accepted, and the contract awarded to the Madonna Construction Company.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 771 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1960 -61 -
Budget," by increasing Account No. 250.6 Public Improvement & Betterment
Street Program, was passed and adopted on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey,
seconded by J. Barry Smith, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry 1
Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. 5. & 6. Communication from State Division of Highways submitting sketch
of proposed improvement of French Road interchange, communication from
State Division of Highways enclosing a freeway agreement between the City
and the State between the south City limits of San Luis Obispo and .3 miles
north of French Road, and report of City Engineer Romero on the French Road
Interchange.
City Engineer Romero explained for the City Council the proposal of the
Division of Highways in connection with the French Road interchange.
Administrative Officer Miller stated that the plan as submitted by the
Division of Highways was the same plan previously agreed on at a meeting
of the.City Council.
After some discussion by the Council, the following Resolution was
passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 779 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Authorizing Execution of
'Freeway Agreement'," 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, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7. Request by Water Superintendent Thompson.for permission to purchase
3,000 feet of 6" cast iron water line.
Administrative Officer Miller requested that the City Council authorize
the advertising to call for bids for purchase of 3,000 feet of 6" cast
iron pipe.
The request was approved on motion of Donald Q.Miller, seconded by
Gerald W. Shipsey.
8. City Engineer Romero presented.for the Council the proposed projects
to be included in the 1960 -61 gas tax budget in the City of San Luis
Obispo.
Administrative Officer Miller recommends.that the budget be approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 780 (1961 Series), "A Resolution of the City Council of
1 the City of San Luis Obispo Adopting and Submitting a Budget for
Expenditure of Funds Allocated from the State Highway Fund to Cities,"
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
At this time Mr. Fred H. Lucksinger, president of the Chamber of Commerce,
appeared before the City Council and thanked the retiring members of the Council
for their good work and devotion on behalf of the City. He also urged that
the City Council authorize Mayor Waters to attend the Civil Aeronautics Board
hearings in Washington D.C. later on in the month to appear on behalf of the
City's request for airline service to the City, as he believes a personal .
appearance-by the City's chief executive will add more weight to the appeal.
He also.stated that a number of merchants had offered to donate $307 to help
defray expenses for the trip to Washington.
Administrative Officer Miller requested that the City Council authorize a
transfer of $1000 from the unbudgeted reserve to Account No. 200.13, Miscellaneous
Expenditures to finish out the year and also to defray the cost of the trip
to Washington, D.C.
It was moved by J.
Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, that the City
send Mayor Waters
to
Washington D.C.
to represent
the City.before the Civil
Aeronautics Board
Motion carried on
and
the
that the City
following roll
defray any and
call vote:
all expenses of the trip.
AYES: Kenneth
W.
Jones, Gerald
W. Shipsey, J.
Barry Smith,. Fred M. Waters.
NOES: Donald
Q.
Miller
ABSENT: None
Administrative Officer Miller requested that the City Council authorize a
transfer of $1000 from the unbudgeted reserve to Account No. 200.13, Miscellaneous
Expenditures to finish out the year and also to defray the cost of the trip
to Washington, D.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 774 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1960 -61 Budget,"
by increasing Account No. 200.13 Miscellaneous Expenditures by $1,000 was
passed and adopted on motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey,
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
9. RESOLUTION NO.
782 (1961 Series), "A.Resolution Authorizing
the
Administrative
Officer to Apply for Permit to Use Whale Rock
Project
Water-Through
the Existing Filtration Plant and Distribution
System,"
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
10. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing on a Resolution of the City Council to calla
special annexation election in connection with annexation of the Freeway
Addition.
Mayor Waters declared the hearing open.
City Clerk Fitzpatrick reported and read the one protest, from George D.
and Martha L. Faustino.
There being no other protests, the Mayor closed the haring and City
Attorney Houser explained that the City Council could not take action
at this t ime because there is a 10 day waiting period during which
protests may be made by the property owners.
11. A) 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing on appeal of Paul B. Anderson and James P.
Jones appealing the decision of the City Planning Commission in
denying their application for rezoning of lots 97, 98, 105, 106 of
the resubdivisions of California Park Subdivision from R -1 to R -3, and
B) Report of City Planning Commission regarding the denial of the
rezoning request by Jones and Anderson.
City Clerk Fitzpatrick read the report of the City Planning Commission
dated April 13, 1961 denying the requested rezoning.
Mr. James P. Jones appeared before the City Council on behalf-of his
petition to rezone the above listed property to R -3. Mr. Jones stated
that the Planning Commission report presented many fine figures as to
multiple dwelling areas in the City, but the fact is that no multiple
or R -3 zoned land is available for purchase and none is for sale. He
stated that the property owners fear a devaluation of their property due
to the construction of multiple dwellings in the vicinity. He stated that
this was not true, as the facts have brought out that when property is
rezoned to multiple uses, the property values increase. He further stated
that if private enterprise does not supply apartments for Poly students
then the college will be required to build apartments for the students
on the campus. Mr. Jones stated that whide-it may be true that the City
has 250 acres of R -3 zoning, he wished to ask how much was available for '
development. He further preducted that when California Polytechnic
College reaches an enrollment of 10,000 students, all the land from Cal
Poly to the Freeway will be placed in multiple housing.
Mr. Paul B. Anderson appeared before the City Council stating that Mr.
Jones had presented the petition fairly briefly, and further that his
studies have shown that housing adjacent to the college is needed for
older students going to Poly and also that Cal Poly is a great economic.
asset to the City of San Luis Obispo.
Mr. Bert Fellows appeared before the Council protesting the requested
rezoning and also protesting the proponents using Cal Poly as a crutch
to get the City Council to pass a rezoning that would allow more.
apartments and more traffic congestion in an already overcrowded area.
Mr. Fellows further stated that he was sure that College authorities
do not endorse.:this particular apartment house project. Mr. Fellows
also brought out for the City Council information that in the past
several years a great number of fine single family dwellings have been
built in this area and he was sure that if the zoning is left as it is,
that additional fine homes would be built in this area.
Mr. Paul Rich appeared before the City Council and objected to any
change in zoning as requested.
Dr. Mc Capes appeared before the City Council objecting to the rezoning
as requested and was opposed to any change in the immediate use of the
neighborhood.
Mrs. Smith objected to the rezoning on the basis that apartment house
development in this area would add additional traffic to already
congested streets in the area and due to the narrow streets it is a
definite hazard to school children and other pedestrians using the streets.
Mrs. Smith further stated that this has been the third or fourth time that
they have been required to appear before the City Council or.-the City
Planning Commission in order to protect the zoning that the City Council
in their good judgement had already placed in the single family use
and she hopes that she and her neighbors would not be required to appear
in defense of their land use in the near future.
J. Dan O'Donnell appeared before the City Council and objected to the
rezoning and stated that he had reviewed the City Planning Commission
report and that they are accurate in every respect.
Mr. J. Dan O'Donnell again appeared before the Council stating that the
proposed development of Jones and Anderson could under the present
zoning and building regulations allow 55 apartments, and unquestionably
would add to the traffic problem and parking congestion.
Mayor Waters announced that the hearing was closed, and the City Council
then discussed the rezoning application..
Councilman Shipsey stated that he agreed firmly with the-request of the
City Planning Commission that no necessity for the rezoning has been
shown.
On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the appeal
1 was denied, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gosald W. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. Public Appearance. Representatives of the Southern Pacific Company have
asked permission to appear before the City Council on behalf of their
application before I.C.C. to acquire the Western Pacific Railroad.
Mr-Jones again appeared before the City Council stating that he agreed
with the opinions of the rezoning that the only valid objection is the
parking and traffic congestion which would follow additional multiple
development in the area but he stated that'if the south side of Foothill
1
Boulevard were developed with curb, gutter and sidewalk, approximately
7" of pavement would be added to this street, bringing it up to the
required 35" roadway and if this did not relieve the m ngestion he.was
sure a no parking zone on either or both sides of Foothill would eliminate
the parking problem; in fact, he believed a no parking zone was needed
at the present time whether the rezoning were approved or not. Further,
he stated that if the City Council denied the change at this time he
will again ask for the rezoning at a later date as he believes this is
the proper use of this land.
Mr. J. Dan O'Donnell again appeared before the Council stating that the
proposed development of Jones and Anderson could under the present
zoning and building regulations allow 55 apartments, and unquestionably
would add to the traffic problem and parking congestion.
Mayor Waters announced that the hearing was closed, and the City Council
then discussed the rezoning application..
Councilman Shipsey stated that he agreed firmly with the-request of the
City Planning Commission that no necessity for the rezoning has been
shown.
On motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the appeal
1 was denied, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gosald W. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. Public Appearance. Representatives of the Southern Pacific Company have
asked permission to appear before the City Council on behalf of their
application before I.C.C. to acquire the Western Pacific Railroad.
Mayor Waters stated that he had been contacted by representatives of the
Santa Fe Railroad and they wished to be heard on the same subject as the
representatives of the Southern Pacific Company who were present at the
meeting. Mayor Waters asked that the Council allow both the Santa Fe
and the Southern Pacific to appear at a later meeting when both companies
would be represented on this matter.
Councilman Smith stated for the record that he approved the requested
application of the Southern Pacific Railroad in the.mitter of acquiring
Western Pacific Railroad.
City Clerk Fitzpatrick was requested to inform both the Southern Pacific
Company and the Santa Fe Company of the time and date they may appear
on behalf of their applications relative to the acquisition of the
Western Pacific Railroad.
8:50 P.M. Mayor Waters declared a 10 minute recess, and also announced that the
City Council would adjourn to an executive session to discuss pending litigation.
9:15 P.M. the City Council reconvened, all present.
14. Communication from.State Division of Highways notifying the City Council
that those portions of Higuera Street and Broad Street have been included
in the State Highways System as part of the one -way couplet of the City of
San Luis Obispo, was received and filed.
15. City Engineer Romero reported that the Division of Highways had issued an
encroachment permit to the City for channelization work at the intersection
of Marsh and Higuera. He reported that the one -way street signs were.
beginning to arrive and that the street department would begin placing
them the week of April 24, with the intent of having the one -way street
system operating at the end of the first week of May.
1
16. Communication from Stone and Youngberg submitting a proposal to act as
financing consultants in connection with the City's proposed sewage
plant enlargement.
Administrative officer Miller briefed the proposal of Stone and Youngberg
to act as financing consultants in connection with the City's proposed
enlargement of the sewer plant and improvements. Mr. Miller urged that
the City Council retain the consultants at this stage so as to have the
financial arrangements and planning go along with the engineering studies.
on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the Mayor was
authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
17. & 18. The following report was read by City Engineer Romero on the
Mission Plaza Committee proposal to realign Monterey Street:
"We have reviewed the proposal for the realignment of Monterey Street as
presented by Mr. Peters at a previous Council meeting. Although the
proposal has a great deal of merit, it is considerably more expensive
than the previous proposal presented by the staff. The Peters' proposal
has the following advantages:
1. It will provide 11 additional parking spaces along the front of
the Mission.
2. These spaces can be blocked off to provide parking for funerals.
3. Since the street will be acquired in a different alignment,
property owners in the proposed parking district will realize
a net savings of approximately $20,000.00.
4. The Peters' proposal will make a better engineering alignment of
the intersection of Monterey and Chorro Streets.
5. The Peters' proposal will acquire the Madonna and the Westbrook
properties and could be a first step in.acquisition and
development of a large community park.
Disadvantages of Mr. Peters' proposal areas follows:
1. This plan will cost the City approximately $95,000.more than the
plan previously submitted by the staff.
2. This plan will eliminate 2 small parks which would have been
located in front of the Mission under the previous proposal.
3. This plan will require the acquisition (probably by condemnation)
of 4 properties, two of which are occupied by apartments, rather
than the one vacant property proposed under the previous plan.
Cost breakdown of each proposal is as follows:
' Peters' Proposal Previous Proposal
$ 42,500.00 Construction $ 20,000.00 Construction
100,500.00 Property Acquisition 30,000.00 Property Acquisition
2,000.00 Removal of Buildings - - - - --
$ 145,000.00 $ 50,000.00 "
and
Progress report by City Engineer Romero on Mission Plaza parking lot.
The City Council discussed the Mission Gardens proposal based on present
information.
It was moved by.J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth.W. Jones that the
City proceed with the original proposal to realign Monterey Street and
form the parking district if the property owners so desire. 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
19. Report of the City Planning Commission on the George White rezoning on
Marsh.Street between Johnson Avenue and Pepper Street.
' After discussion by the City Council, it was moved by J. Barry Smith,
seconded by Kenneth W. Jones that the appeal of George White for rezoning
of that portion of Marsh Street between Pepper Street and Johnson Avenue
to C -2 be denied. 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
20. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT
61 -4 -5C "At the Council's request, the Traffic Committee has taken a
look, at the traffic and parking condition at the corner of Mill and Santa
Rosa with the idea of accomodating the corner grocery at that location
since the decision to eliminate parking on Santa Rosa between 7 and 9 A.M.
and 4 and 6 P.M. The Committee feels that it would be helpful to replace
the existing yellow loading zone on the north side of Mill east of Santa
Rosa with a green time limit zone extending to the easterly edge of the
driveway and providing two car spaces. It is ,also felt that the first
space east of Santa Rosa on the south side of Mill should be painted
green. The three car spaces thus provided would eliminate all -day parkers
at these locations and should be helpful to.shoppers patronizing the
grocery store. We feel there would be no detrimental effect to the
general motoring and parking public."
1 Mr. Stan Nelson appeared before the City Council urging that parking not
be taken off Santa Rosa Street during the times adopted by the City
Council. He urged instead that the Council limit parking from Monterey
Street to Mill Street to 2 hour parking which would eliminate all -day
parkers. He also suggested that from Mill Street to 101 Freeway that the
City paint alternate spaces red and green to allow free flow from parking
spaces to traffic lanes.
RESOLUTION NO.776 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing 12- Minute
Parking Zones on Mill Street East of Santa Rosa Street," was passed and
adopted on motion of J. Barry Smith, 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
61 -4 -6T "The postmaster has indicated he has a snorkel -type mailbox
which would be available for placement in front of the City Hall. The 1
present box, which is mounted on a post, is too small for our present
needs, and it is felt that the snorkel box would also be helpful for
motorists wishing to mail letters at the curb. It is therefore recommended
that the first green zone west of Osos Street on the north side of Palm
be replaced with a white loading zone. The mailbox could be placed just
west of the red zone, and the white zone would then be available for
cars to pull away from the curb."
RESOLUTION NO. 777 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing a Passenger
Loading Zone on Palm Street," 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, Gerald W. Shipsey, Donald Q. Miller, J. Barry
Smith.
NOES: Fred M. Waters.
ABSENT: None
61 -4 -7C "The Traffic Committee has taken a look at-the
white passenger
loading zone in front of the Greyhound Depot in view of
the Council's
suggestion that this zone be painted yellow. It should
be pointed out
that the next two spaces east of the white zone are now
painted yellow,
one for a Taxi space and one unlimited. The Traffic Committee feels that
the present installation should remain as is, inasmuch as there is a
need for passenger-loading as well as freight loading in that area."
There was no objection by the City Council.
'
61 -4 -8C "The Traffic Committee has taken a look at the
Chorro- Foothill
signals and the complaint that the sun interfering with
visibility for
westbound motorists during the evening hours. The City
Enngineer is
investigating the possibility of ordering a larger hood
to improve
visibility, especially during the late afternoon hours:"
There was no objection by the City Council.
61 -4 -9T "The Traffic Committee has taken another look at the center
island on Grand Avenue sbuth :.of -:Garfield Street and feels that it would
be helpful for the City Engineer to paint large "SLOW" markings north of
Garfield to govern southbound motorists and also to do further painting
on the island to improve visibility. There is a decided curve in Grand
Avenue at this location, and we feel it is important to channelize
traffic by means of the center island. However, we are hopeful that
the improvements mentioned above will help to alleviate any hazards
which may exist at present."
Recommendation of the Traffic Committee approved on motion of Donald Q.
Miller, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey.
61 -4 -1OT "The Traffic Committee has - looked at the traffic condition '
near the Laguna Park Homes on French Road and recommends that stop
signs be installed on Oceanaire at French Road stopping traffic in
both directions on Oceanaire."
61 -4 -IIT "It has been called to our attention that a dangerous condition
exists at Loomis Street for eastbound motorists at the Buena Vista Overpass.
The State has placed a stop sign on the overpass stopping motorists to
the south of the Freeway off -ramp and Loomis, but after stopping, these
cars assume that they have the right -of -way as do motorists on Loomis.
It is therefore suggested that a "Yield Right -of -Way" sign be placed on
Loomis at the Buena Vista Overpass guiding eastbound motorists on Loomis." .
RESOLUTION NO. 778 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing a Stop Sign
on Oceanaire and a Yield Right -of -Way on Loomis Street," 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. Ship sey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
21. Report of Council Committee consisting of Councilmen Miller and Shipsey
' to study the matter of rolled concrete curbs and their replacement with
standard concrete curb and gutter, was ordered held over.
22. Communication from the Park and Recreation Commission requesting that the
City Council purchase 2 acres of land adjacent to the school property in
the Skinner subdivision off French Road, was ordered held over.
23. A) Communication from J. B. Taylor questioning various proposals for
issuing bonds for the'Yoakum Special Assessment District.
B) Communication and sketch from Mr. J. B. Taylor presenting a report
of'T. E. Baumberger, engineer, submitting an alternate sewer line
location for the Yoakum Special Assessment District.
C) Communication from-J. B. Taylor presenting additional-information
regarding the Yoakum Special Assessment District.
Mayor Waters suggested that the problems presented by Mr. Taylor not
be acted on at this time, but wait until all the facts have been
presented to the citizens of the area.dnd they are satisfied, and suggested
that no action at all be taken until the petition for the formation of
a Special Assessment District was received by the Council.
The City Council discussed several of the points brought out by Mr. Taylor
in his -letters regarding formation of a special assessment district.
1 24. Communication from Teach School PTA regarding the red zone on the easterly
side of Cuesta Drive between Felton Uay and Highland Drive, urging that
the City Council restrict parking at least during peak school traffic,
was: referred to the City Traffic Committee for investigation and report.
25. Communication from the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge requesting a hearing
before the City Council regarding policy on curbs and gutters on Orcutt
Road in front of the lodge building, 1130 Orcutt Road.
City Engineer Romero explained that the City had not yet set a plan -line
on Orcutt Road and that the staff requested a Council decision as to
whether curb,- gutter and sidewalk improvements should be placed within
the present narrow right -of -way, or whether improvements should be placed
at a proposed plan -line location to conform with adjacent subdivision
improvements, or whether no improvements should be required as a
condition of the building permit for the expansion of the Moose Lodge.
Mr. Clell Whelchel appeared before the City Council on behalf of the
Moose. Lodge and stated that the lodge plans to take out a building permit
very soon and that under the present City Ordinance would be required
to put in curb, gutter and sidewalk as a condition of the building permit.
Further, they would like to build as soon as possible but they would like
to have the decision on'the location of the curb, gutter and sidewalk
' settled at this time, or at a later date if they could be allowed to
build in the interim. The problem is that they do not wish to place
curb, gutter and sidewalk at the present street width if it must be
removed later and replaced at a new street line, aal• they would particularly
like to be excused from placing curb, gutter and sidewalk at this time
for both the reasons'stated above, and financial reasons.
The City Council discussed the problem and suggested that this matter
should be taken up with the City Planning Commission before the Council
becomes involved in the discussion.
26. Communication from the City Planning Commission requesting,that the
planning consultant be engaged in a twice -a -month schedule for the next
fiscal year so as to accelerate studies being made by the Planning.
Commission.
J. Barry Smith moved that the request be denied. Motion died for lack
of a second.
Donald Q. Miller moved that the request be approved. Motion died for
lack of a second.
The matter was ordered held over. '
Councilman Miller requested that this request be placed on the agenda
of May 1, 1961.
27. Communication from City Engineer Romero to report on possible abandonment
of Bishop Street within the hospital property.
City Engineer Romero presented his proposal which would call for a
substitute location of Bishop Street along the southeasterly edge of
the county'-property where the,City could construct a water pump station
and install a 12" water line as part of the master plan to serve the
Johnson area.
On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Gerald W. Shipsey, the matter
was referred to the City Planning Commission for their study and report
to the Council.
28. Communication from the County Health Department requesting that the City
amend portions of the Municipal Code particularly the provisions..
requiring x -rays for food handlers.
City Attorney Houser explained the request of the Health Department to
the City Council, and on motion of Gerald W. Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry
Smith, the following ordinance was introduced and passed to pring..
ORDINANCE NO. 188 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Repealing Certain Sections '
of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Regulating Food Handling and Cigar
Stores," was introduced and passed to print on motion of Gerald W.
Shipsey, seconded by J. Barry Smith, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald [d. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
29. Communication from the Mental Health Association requesting permission for
a house -to -house canvass Tuesday, May 9, 1961 from 6 to 9 P.M. for fund
raising drive.
Request approved on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by Kenneth W.
Jones.
30. Communication from California Mission Trails Association requesting -
appropriation from the City of San Luis Obispo in their next budget, was
referred to Administrative Officer Miller for budget consideration.
31. Communication from A. Donatelli, 1333 Cecelia Court requesting that the
City cut back the curb and sidewalk at the Safeway corner on Marsh and
Johnson, and also on Johnson and Bishop, was referred to City Engineer
Romero.
32. Communication from A. Donatelli requesting that the City Council
consider placing of public rest rooms in any enlargement of the Mission
Plaza program, was received and filed, and City Clerk Fitzpatrick was
instructed to write to Mr. Donatelli and thank him for his interest in
the development of the City.
33. Tentative map of Tract No. 213, Laguna.Park Homes Unit No. 3, was
received and filed.
34. Communications from State Controller on the following were received and
filed:
A) Advance apportionment of motor vehicle license fees for 1960 -61.
B) Estimate of apportionment of motor vehicle license fees for 1961 -62.
35. A Brief of the City of San Luis Obispo to the Civil Aeronautics Board in
the Pacific - Southwest local service case, was received and filed.
36. Minutes of the City Planning Commission meeting of March 16, 1961 were
received and-filed.
' 37. Communication from San Luis Obispo Flood Control and Water Conservation
District attaching a resolution for the Council's information transferring
responsibility of operation and maintenance of the Salinas Dam and
pipeline facilities from the County Road Commissioner to the County
Hydraulic Engineer, was received and filed.
38. RESOLUTION NO. 775 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Changing the Name of
French Road to Madonna Road," 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
39. RESOLUTION NO. 773 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Adding Madonna Road
to the Major City Street System,"-was passed and adopted on motion of
J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: ICenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry
Smith, Fred M. Waters.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
40. Claim of Eugene Jackson for sewer repairs at 512 Dana Street was referred
to the insurance carrier.
41. Communication from Poly Royal Committee requesting permission to conduct
a parade on April 28, 1961 as part of the Poly Royal celebration.
42. Communication from the Auto Dealers section of the Chamber of Commerce
requesting permission to have their annual auto show on Thursday, May 4,
1961 on Chorro Street between Monterey and Marsh, leaving Higuera
Street open to traffic: Show to be held between 2:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M.
Request approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Gerald W.
Shipsey.
43. Administrative Officer Miller reported to the City Council that the
Chamber of Commerce industrial committee is going on a tour of industries
of the San Jose area, and requested permission to attend and represent
the City.
The request was approved on motion of Donald Q. Miller, seconded by
Kenneth W. Jones, and Mr. Puller was authorized to visit San Jose with
the Chamber of Commerce Committee.
' 44. Administrative Officer Miller briefed several important legislative
bulletins from the League of California Cities legislative bulletin,
a and asked that the City Council take some action as requested by the
League staff.
Mayor Waters appointed Councilmen Miller and Shipsey to act as a
Council Committee on these legislative items.
45. Administrative Officer Miller stated this was the last meeting at which
the retiring members would be present, and on behalf of himself and
the City staff wished to thank Mayor Waters, Councilmen Jones and Smith
for their service to the Citv and for the pleasure of working with them.