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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/21/1961CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 21, 1961 - -- 7:30 P. M. CITY HALL Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson. I ROLL CALL: Present - Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. Absent - None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Planning and Building Director Abraham, City Clerk Fitzpatrick, Park and Recreation Superintendent Flory, Building Inspector Hinkley, City Attorney Houser, Administrative Officer Miller, City Engineer Romero, Water Superintendent Thompson, Fire Chief Schlobohm, Battalian Chief Wainscott, Police Chief Schofield. Mayor Davidson announced that the Chamber of Commerce had invited the members of the City Council to be their guests at their monthly luncheon meeting on August 22 at the Anderson Hotel. The speaker to be Charles DeTurk, Director of Beaches and Parks, State of California. Minutes for the Regular Meeting of August 7, 1961, and the Adjourned Meetings of August 9, 14, 15, and 16, 1961, were approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves. Claims against the City for the month of August, 1961 were approved on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. 1. Mr. Miller Administrative Officer announced the appointment of Robert H. Turner as filtration plant operator effective August 6, 1961 at $340 per month. 2.':Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, presented for the Council's considera- tion the annual inventory as of July 17, 1961. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded.by Councilman Shipsey, the inventory was approved and ordered filed. 3. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the follow- ing contract payments were approved and ordered paid: J. A. Roberts - Parking Lot Na. 6 - Phase 1 - Estimate #2 - $2,472.26 Estimate #3 - $1,348.70 (final- - to be paide35 days from approval) 4. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the City Council authorized the opening of an escrow with the Title Insurance and Trust Company to exeicise the option with the L & H Investment Company dated ;larch 2, 1959 (Parking Lot No. 4 Pezzoni). The City Attorney was officially authorized to release a warrant to the Title Insurance and Trust Company in the amount of $38,722.25 after he has approved the escrow. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 832 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Increasing the 1961 -62 Budget," was passed and adopted on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Council- man Graves, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, 'Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT: None 6. ORDINANCE NO. 197 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Establishing a 40 Mile Per Hour Maximum Speed Limit on Laurel Lane Between Johnson Avenue and Orcutt Road," was finally passed on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Council- woman McNeil, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey., Clay P. Davidson. NOES: done ABSENT: Norte 7. ORDINANCE NO. 198 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance of Intention to Exchange Property for Services," was finally passed on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil., R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay ?. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT: None 8. ORDINANCE No. 199 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Levying a Tax for the Current Fiscal Year 1961 -62 on all Taxable Property Within the City of San Luis Obispo, and Fixing the Rate of Such.Tax," was introduced and passed to print on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil., R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey., Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. At this time the Mayor declared a public auction opened for sale of the City Corporation Yard on Santa Barbara Avenue as advertised with a minimum bid of $12,000 - -No bidders. The auction was closed and the Council agreed that henceforth any request for lease or sale of City property would require a deposit to cover cost of advertising to be returned if the depositor was not the successful bidder. 10. At this time Mr. Solomon Brownstein appeared before the City Council and asked first that the City Council make a determiniation for guidance of the City Police Department for vehicles that were underweight according.to State Law and cannot be licensed as commercial vehicles, but are actually being used by commercial companies for delivery service, etc. Under . the present situation, the Police Department are ticketing the compact vehicles that are being parked in the loading zones, as they do not carry commercial plates. Secondly, Mr. Brownstein asked if the City in front of the vacant lot adjacent to 680 his fieighbors could improve the vacant lot the street. He would then place a board r sidewalk and would then remove the board r He further stated.that he would clean up t condition. Mr. Brownstein stated he obje on his service trucks when he is making ca be willing to pay the City any money lost meter and did not pay for parking. would removed one parking meter Monterey Street so that he and for parking their vehicles off mp at the curb in order to cross mp at 6 P. M. in the evening. e lot and maintain it in a clean ted to paying parking.tickets Is, and he stated that he would hile he parked at a curb parking Mayor Davidson suggested that Mr. Brownstein present plans for improving the lot including a driveway ramp so that the City could 'see what was be- ing done on this lot.- (A) Mr. Brownstein was informed by Councilman Miller that fie could construct a standard driveway to the vacant lot which would cause the parking meter to be removed and would assure him of clear access. There was general agree- ment among the Council that the construction of a standard driveway was the proper solution to Mr. Brownstein's second problem. Mr. Houser,.City Attorney, stated that the Traffic Advisory Board was pre- sently studying the matter of loading zones and other regulations and would soon be recommending to the Council an ordinance which would include a classifi- cation of vehicles mentioned by Mr. Brownstein. Mr. Schofield, Police Chief, agreed with Mr. Houser stating that the problem would be solved by_the Traffic.Advisory Board.who were preparing a uniform traffic ordinance for adoption by the Council, which would include provisions for defining commercial vehicles. Mr. Brownstein again asked that the City Council supply loading zones for businesses in the City and also classify compact trucks as.commercial vehicles. 1 It was the common consent of the Council that the City Council direct the Police Dpartment that if a vehicle has commercial signs on it, it should be considered a commercial vehicle and allowed to use the loading zones. Mr. Houser, City Attorney, stated that the Council's policy still only allowed commerical vehicles to park in a loading zone for loading and unloading only up to thirty minutes. Councilman Graves also took this time to compliment Mr. Charles Hinkley on his action in enforcing the various codes of the City as adopted by the City.Council,.although he was criticized for applying these codes to fall- out shelters. Councilman Graves asked the City Clerk to read the follow- ing proposed ORDINANCE NO. 200 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Amending Chapter One of Article VIII and Chapter Four of Article II of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, by Adding Thereto Sub - Section 8100.1 (a) to Exempt Certain Civil Defense Shelters from Certain Provisions of the City Building Code and by Adding Thereto Sub - Section 2430.6 (a) Creating a Civil Defense Shelter Board and Providing Regulations Pertaining to the Structural De- sign and Use of Civil Defense Shelters in the City of San Luis Obispo." Councilman Graves recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance as an emergency measure so as to proceed with Civil Defense and fall -out shelters immediately. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, ORDINANCE NO. 200 (1961 Series) was finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss-14argaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr:, Donald Q. Mille; Gerlad W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT: None With the approval of the City Council, Mayor Davidson appointed the follow- ing to be members to the :Civil Defense Shelter Board: Commander 0. G. Guliickson, representing Civil Defense. Mr. Jean Abraham, representing the Planning Department. Mr. Charles Hinkley, representing the Building Department. Mr. Lee M. Schlobohm, representing the Fire Department. Councilman Graves, representing the City Council. Appointments approved on motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Shipsey. 12. Mr. Abraham, Planning Director, reported to the City Council that a resolu- tion would not have to be passed exempting structures used exclusively for fall -out protection from payment of building fees, as this was already covered ir_ the Uniform Building Code. Councilman Graves asked that the newspaper be given this information so that the public could be informed that no fees would be re4uired for shelter permits. ' 13. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the Mayor was authorized to accept and record Grant Deed from Eugene Petrick for street widening on Laurel Lane and Orcutt Road. The Mayor was also authorized to sign the agreement between Petrick and the City for street widening on behalf of the City. Motion carried. 14. RESOLUTIONIM 840 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Selecting Portions of Johnson Avenue and Orcutt Road to the Major City Street System," was passed and adopted on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey;. on the following roll call vote: 11. At this time Councilman Graves reported to the City Council on Civil Defense matters and stated that the Council Committee had studied the various problems involved in the shelter program, that they were pro- posing an ordinance amending the Municipal code-to straighten out any conflict between the Municipal Code and the Uniform Building Code. Councilman Graves also took this time to compliment Mr. Charles Hinkley on his action in enforcing the various codes of the City as adopted by the City.Council,.although he was criticized for applying these codes to fall- out shelters. Councilman Graves asked the City Clerk to read the follow- ing proposed ORDINANCE NO. 200 (1961 Series), "An Ordinance Amending Chapter One of Article VIII and Chapter Four of Article II of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, by Adding Thereto Sub - Section 8100.1 (a) to Exempt Certain Civil Defense Shelters from Certain Provisions of the City Building Code and by Adding Thereto Sub - Section 2430.6 (a) Creating a Civil Defense Shelter Board and Providing Regulations Pertaining to the Structural De- sign and Use of Civil Defense Shelters in the City of San Luis Obispo." Councilman Graves recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance as an emergency measure so as to proceed with Civil Defense and fall -out shelters immediately. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, ORDINANCE NO. 200 (1961 Series) was finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss-14argaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr:, Donald Q. Mille; Gerlad W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT: None With the approval of the City Council, Mayor Davidson appointed the follow- ing to be members to the :Civil Defense Shelter Board: Commander 0. G. Guliickson, representing Civil Defense. Mr. Jean Abraham, representing the Planning Department. Mr. Charles Hinkley, representing the Building Department. Mr. Lee M. Schlobohm, representing the Fire Department. Councilman Graves, representing the City Council. Appointments approved on motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Shipsey. 12. Mr. Abraham, Planning Director, reported to the City Council that a resolu- tion would not have to be passed exempting structures used exclusively for fall -out protection from payment of building fees, as this was already covered ir_ the Uniform Building Code. Councilman Graves asked that the newspaper be given this information so that the public could be informed that no fees would be re4uired for shelter permits. ' 13. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the Mayor was authorized to accept and record Grant Deed from Eugene Petrick for street widening on Laurel Lane and Orcutt Road. The Mayor was also authorized to sign the agreement between Petrick and the City for street widening on behalf of the City. Motion carried. 14. RESOLUTIONIM 840 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Selecting Portions of Johnson Avenue and Orcutt Road to the Major City Street System," was passed and adopted on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey;. on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT: None 15. Communication from Willeford, Levey & CompanY3 Certified Public Accountants, submitting the proposal for a continuation of auditing services for the fis- cal year ending June 30, 1962. Councilman Miller suggested that the City should change auditors in order to get a different perspective of the. - City's finance accounts, as Mr. Willeford had been doing the City auditing for many years; and possibly a new auditor would have a different approach to the City records. The City Council discussed the employment of-different auditors by the City for the fiscal year 1961 -62. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, it was moved that the City not accept the offer of Willeford, Levey & Company, but go elsewhere outside the County and em- ploy an auditor for 1961 -62. notion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey. NOES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, Clay P. Davidson. ABSENT: None The City Clerk was instructed to contact cities and counties adjacent to San Luis Obispo and get suggested lists of auditing firms for the Council's consideration. 16. Communication from David F: Romero reporting the extra work involved in removing the party wall between the Dalessi property and Parking Lot No. 6 was $86.96. Communication received and filed. 17. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT of August 15, 1961: 61 -8 -1T "The Traffic Committee has taken a look at the traffic pattern on Laurel Lane and feels that the following steps should be taken to correct existing hazards: (a) Stop signs are recommended in both directions on Southwood stopping . ;trafficientering Laurel. (b) Stop signs are recommended in both directions on Richard stopping traffic entering Laurel. (c) A single stop sign is recommended on Rose stopping traffic enter- ing Laurel. (d) A crosswalk is recommended across Laurel west of Southwood. (e) A crosswalk is recommended across Southwood north of Laurel. (f) A crosswalk is recommended across Laurel east of Richard." RESOLUTION NO. 833 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing Boulevard Stops on Southwood Drive, Richard Street and Rose Avenue" in regard to items.(a), (b), and (c) was passed on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, on the following roll call vote: AYES:: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT: None On Items (d), (e), and (f), recommendation approved on motion of Council- man Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey. 61 -8 -2C "The Committee has considered the request of the telephone company for a loading zone in back.of its new building addition and recommends that the first thirty feet west of the City's parking lot driveway entrance be painted for a yellow truck loading zone from 9:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M., Sundays and holidays excepted, this being located on the south side of Mill." RESOLUTION NO. 834 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing a Commercial Loading Zone on Mill Street," was passed and adopted on motion of Council- man Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT: None 61 -8, -3C "In accordance with the request of the•E & E Cafe for a change in all night parking restrictions, it is recommended that the south side only of Monterey between Osos and Santa Rosa be marked for no parking 4 to 5 A. M. instead of 3 to 5 A. M." RESOLUTION NO. 835 (1961 Series); "A Resolution Establishing a Limited No- Parking Zone on the South Side of Monterey Street," was passed and adopted on motion. of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT: None 61 -8 -4T "In response to a suggestion from Division of Highways personnel, it is recommended that a sign be posted across the street from the Old Mission on the South side of Monterey governing eastbound traffic, point ing to Highway 101 with a left arrow." The City Council discussed the Traffic Committee's ideas on this recom- mendation and decided that the sign should be on the northeast side of Chorro governing east -bound traffic on Monterey. Recommendation as approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil. Mayor Davidson asked that the Public Works Department, in placing the post for this sign, place it in such a,manner so as not to interfere with cars parking along the curb and opening doors and hitting the posts. 61 -8 -5T "An obstruction to visibility at the corner of Broad and-Pismo has been called to our attention. Eastbound motorists on Pismo have diffi- culty observing motorists approaching on Broad from the north. If the Council has no objection, the engineer will take steps to have the obstruction removed." No objection by the Council 61 -8 -6T "It has been called to our attention that the Southern Pacific Milling Company is no longer using the yellow truck loading zone located across the street from its plant on Santa Barbara Avenue, and it is recom- mended that this zone be eliminated." RESOLUTION NO. 836 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Terminating Commercial Loading Zone on Santa Barbara Avenue," was passed and adopted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret T1. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, c; Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. -NOES: None .ABSENT: None 61 -8 -7T ,The phone company has been having a problem at its Parker Street pole yard facilities with trucks having a difficult time entering and leav- ing the plant because of cars parked on the street. It is suggested that signs be posted on the east side of Parker eliminating parking for one car space north and south of each entrance:. Such signs would read "No Parking between signs." RESOLUTION NO. 837 (1961 Series), . "A Resolution Establishing a No- Parking Zone on Parker Street," was passed and adopted on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, On the following roll call vote.: AYES:. Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr.., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT: None 61 -8 -8C "On the request of the.Mission Laundry, it is recommended that two green twelve minute (12- Minute) zones be authorized on the south side of Pacific extending in an easterly direction from the Archer Street inter= section." RESOLUTION._NO. 838 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing a 12- Minute Parking Zone on Pacific Street," was passed and adopted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald [d. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT: None 61 -8 -9T "The Traffic Committee.has noted a potential hazard-at the location of the new junior high school service road and San Luis Drive and would like to have permission for the City Clerk to write to the school board and ask that representatives be named to meet with Councilman Miller and Graves to discuss the situation. In the meantime, if the Council has no objection, Mr. Romero will take steps to have the tree south of the service-road inter- section, trimmed back to improve visibility." Referred to the Traffic Committee. 61 -8 -IOC ".The Traffic Committee has studied the suggestion of Ca=1:Seneker that provision be made in back of the hotel for a truck loading zone. As the Council knows, this would.be impossible in view of the parking lot layout previously proposed by the engineering department and approved by the Council along with the parking lot specifications. However, the committee feels that a loading zone in front of the auto parts store on Monterey Street would serve a useful purpose, and it is recommended that a yellow truck load- ing zone be authorized running in an easterly direction from the white hotel loading zone on the south side of Monterey and extending for approximately 45 feet." RESOLUTION NO. 839 (7961 Series), "A Resolution Establishing a Commercial Loading Zone on Monterey Street," was passed and adopted on motion.of Council- man Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Puss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. :Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT:- None The City Council and staff discussed placement- of street signs in the City, as most of the signs presently are placed with a minimum sidewalk. clearance of 6z to 8 feet with a normal. minimum of 7 feet on all traffic signs. (B) Mr. Romero stated that he was using the Division of Highways standard signing practice and the signing practice recommended by the United States Chamber of Colmerce, in placing signs with a minimum clearance of 7 feet above the sidewalk. He explained, that the philosophy behind this clearance was the desire to place the signs as low as possible, so as to be clearly visible to drivers of automobiles but keeping the sign high enough to allow ample clearance for the tallest pedestrian. Mr. Romero recommended that the City continue to follow the Division of Highways standard signing practice. After discussion it was moved that all signs be placed at least 8 feet above the sidewalk. Motion died for lack of a second. 19. Communication from the Housing and Home Finance Agency notifying the City of the requirements for filing for plan grant for sewer plant expansion. received and filed. 20. Communication and resolution from the City Planning Commission recommending acceptance of the request for annexation of the Johe addition to the City of San Luis Obispo, was referred to City Attorney William H.:Houser for preparation of the necessary petitions, etc. C E 21. Presentation of petition from the residents of the Yoakum area request- ing establishment of a special assessment district for sewer and water improvements. The petition represents 60% of the area. Councilman Miller suggested that this matter be referred.to a Council study-= session so as to allow the new members of the City Council to dis- cuss the various proposais for the district. Monday, September 11, was tentatively set for a study meeting on this matter with the special bond attorney and engineer to be present if possible. 22. Communication from the San Luis Obispo City School regarding the improve- ment of the intersection at San Luis Drive and California Boulevard and also the area adjacent to the present baseball field was referred to the City Traffic Committee to meet with the School Board regarding this matter. 23. Communication from the Western Union Telegraph Company notifying the City that they have removed their wires from certain poles and offering said poles to the City to continue their use for the fire alarm system. Fire Chief Schlobohm requests that the City purchase five poles as marked. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the City was authorized to proceed to purchase the necessary poles for the fire alarm system. 24. Communication from the Silver City Trailer Lodge requesting permission to hook up to the City's sewer system and requesting the City Engineer to design a sewer disposal system for their use. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, reported to th2 City Council that this car. be handled under the provisions of the Municipal Code where-his office makes the necessary plans, calls for bids, etc., and all paid for by the property owner requesting the sewer extension. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, the City Engineer was authorized to proceed with the preliminary studies for the sewer extension. 25. Communication and resolution from the City Planning Commission recommending re- zoning of that area east-of the Southern Pacific Company property and south of Terrace Hill to be re -zoned to R -1. On motion cf Councilman Miller, it was moved that the recommendation be referred back to the Planning Commission for more realistic appraisals of the land 'uses in the area. Motion died for lack of a second. After discussion by the City Council, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was set for,;public hearing on September 5, 1961 at 8 P. M. 26. Communication and resolution from the City Planning Commission recommending amendment to the Municipal Code regarding student housirg, was set for public hearing on September 5, 1961 at 8:00 P. M. 27. Petition from the residents east of Laurel lane requesting that a school crossing guard be provided during regular school hours at Laurel Lane and Southwood drive of vicinity thereof. Councilman Graves asked the Fire Chief if one of the firemen on duty at Fire Station No. 3 could act as crossing guard during the necessary hours when not answering a fire call. Mrs.•Belcher stated that she believed that this was one time when a crossing guard would be needed most, when the fire trucks were using Laurel Lane to proceed to a fire. Mr. Willard, Principal of Sinseimer School, stated that all the children from the area south and east of Laurel Lane would be walking to school as no bus service would be provided and a great number of children would be walking to school particularly from the Southimod area and the trailer courts on Orcutt Road. Petition referred to the Traffic Committee. 28. Communication from the French Hospital Corporation requesting loading zones in front of the hospital on Plarsh Street and in front of the Clinic on Toro Street. Referred to the Traffic Committee. 29. Communication from the oimers of the Crescent Park :Motel, Sleep- Off -the- Highway Motel, and the Blue Bell Motel requesting directional signs at the Marsh Street intersection showing motels south. Referred to the Traffic Committee. 30. City Engineer David F. Romero presented cost estimates of street widening at Laurel Lane and Orcutt Road, and presented a resolution for reduction of gas tax money for the Monterey Street re- alignment to be transferred to this project. RESOLUTION NO. 840 (1961 Series), "A Resolution Adopting and Submitting a Budget for Expenditure of Funds allocated from the State Highway Fund to Cities," was passed and adopted on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves,Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson. NOES: None ABSENT: None 31. For the Council's information, report by Chief Schofield regarding increase in traffic accident rate and areas of occurrences in the City of San Luis Obispo was ordered received and filed. 32. For the Council's information Board Order of the Board of Supervisors dated August 7, 1961, calling a County -Wide meeting for Wednesday, August 23, 1961 at 10:00 A. M. in the Council Chambers to discuss a County -Wide water plan. 33. Communication from the State Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Housing, notifying the City of the changes made by the 1961 Legislature effect- ing the administration of housing laws within the State. 34. Communication from the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Hous- ing, notifying the City that the State Division of Housing is enforcing the trailer park ordinance approved by this division in lieu of the State trailer park act and related rules and regulations. (Items 33 and 34 referred to a Council Committee consisting of Councilman Graves and Councilwoman McNeil for study and report to the City Council) 35. The following communication received from William E. Schofield, Police Chief, was received and filed: "At the City Council meeting on July 17, 1961 the Mayor requested me to initiate enforcement of time -limit parking in conjunc- tion with meter enforcement in an effort to relieve congestion in the down- town district. The police department has used the following methods to accom- plish the desired objectives. 1. Require the policewomen to mark tires for time -limit parking while enforcing meter regulations. This plan is not practical from an efficiency or safety point of view and has been discontinued. 2. Divide the work into time -limit parking enforcement and meter enforce- ment with one officer concentrating on each. This effort appears to be more practical but it is still a little early to determine the results. "I will keep you advised on our progress and the results obtained. I am sure that forthcoming recommendations from council- appointed committees will also be beneficial in alleviating the congestion problem downtown." 36. Copy of communication from Ursin Perkins, Supervisor for District iff5, noti- fying the Santa Margarita Water Works No. 6 not to attend the County -Wide water plan meeting to be held August 23, 1961, was presented for the Council's information. 37. For the Council's information, copy of Communication from the City of Paso Robles requesting that the Board of Supervisors protest the application of the City of San Luis Obispo to extend the area of use of Salinas Dam Water. Ordered received and filed.