HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/18/196127. Communication from the Night -Time Lions Club requesting permission to
hold their Annual White Cane Drive for benefit of sight conservation
and to aid the blind. This program to start October 19, 1961. On motion
of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey request was approved.
28. Communication from Bookman, Edmonston, and Gianelli, Consulting Engineers
notifying the City that the State Water Rights Board had rejected all
the protests to the City's application for area of expanded use of Santa
Margarita Lake water. Communication ordered received and filed.
29. Communication from Tri- County Mortgage Company on behalf of Frank Truchan '
appealing a decision of the City Planning Commission in requiring that
he place curb, gutter and sidewalks on property that he does not own, but
which was illegally subdivided from the original parcel of"which he per-
sonally owns a portion.
Mr. Romero, City Engineer presented to the City Council a sketch of
the property as divided at the present time, and the problem regarding
the improvement of the original parcel still owned by Mr. Stairs: Mr.
Abraham, Planning Director, suggested that the City require that a bond
be placed with the City requiring that all curb, gutters, and sidewalks
be placed on all parcels of this subdivision and allow Mr. Truchan, Mr..
Stairs, and W. Berkemeyer to work out the time and costs of improvements.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, it was
moved that the City issue a building permit to Mr..Truchan subject to
his filing of bond pledging to place curb, gutters, and sidewalks-in
front of the Truchan- Stairs - Berkemeyer parcels to be completed within
one year of the issuance of the permit if all other conditions of the
Planning Commission have been met. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 12 :40 P. M. to Wednesday 7:30 P. M., October 18,
1961, on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey.
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Approved this 30th day of October, 1961
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ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 18, 1961 - -- 7:30 P. M.
CITY HALL
Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson
ROLL CALL: Present - Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Gerald W.
Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson
Absent - Donald Q. Miller
CITY STAFF PRESENT - Administrative Officer Miller, City Attorney Houser,
Water Superintendent Thompson, Planning Director
Abraham, Police Lieutenant Bishop, Battalion Fire
Chief Wainscott, City Clerk Fitzpatrick.
CIVIL DEFENSE STAFF - Commander Gullickson, Mrs. Gullickson, D. F. Ulansky.
COUNTY
CIVIL DEFENSE STAFF - Supervisor Roland Gates, Dr. E. D. Lovett, Elmer Moody.
1. Mayor•Davidson briefly explained the purpose of this meeting was to
study and discuss the City's over -all Civil Defense and Disaster
planning in view of the request of the Governor of the State of Califoria,
that all cities:
1. Review emergency plans in your-jurisdiction to.ascertain that all
agencies of your government which have emergency capabilities have
been assigned appropriate emergency tasks;
2. Adopt necessary local ordinances to provide for in- service train-
ing in the agencies concerned.so that emergency plans can be put
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3. Initiate surveys of all.public buildings to determine the space
available that is suitable for public shelter:
4. Take steps to provide for your emergency planning agency and to
consider the economies and increased efficiency of accomplish -
ing this in concert with neighboring political jurisdictions.
The Mayor thanked Supervisor Gates for attending the meeting and stated
everyone realized the City and County Governments must cooperate and
coordinate their plans to protect all the citizens of the community.
Supervisor Gates presented .the following documents for each of
the City Council and Staff.
1: Minutes of the first meeting of the San Luis Obispo County Civil
Defense and Disaster Council.
2. - Letter from the County Administrative Officer to the Board of
Supervisors regarding the County Organization.
3. Outline of the proposed basic plan.
4. Copy of letter from County Administrative Officer to the Press,
Radio, and TV, regarding Civil Defense and Disaster Planning.
S. The County's Manpower Plan.
Mayor Davidson then read the recommendations of Commander Gullickson,
City's Assistant Director of Civil Defense, regarding continuity of
government as follows:
"1. I feel that this is at least partially a legal project and the
legal angle can be found in:the State Military and Veterans Code.
2.For Civil Defense points of view, the establishment and publication
of lines of succession to public office will greatly improve our
capability to operate efficiently during disaster operations.
A. Continuous leadership,-authority and responsibility.
B. Leadership in the conduct of emergency operations.
C. Legal succession to official position and minimizing
the possibility of persons assuming public office .
without legal authority. :
D. Increase organizational effectiveness during periods
of extreme emergencies. .
E. The re- establishment of.those functions temporarily
suspended because of emergency conditions."
' Commander Gullickson explained his recommendations that each City
Official be at least two deep so that proper government of the City
would continue in case of disaster.
The Mayor and Council discussed the problem and a method of appointing
alternate Council members. Councilman Graves stated the Council should
adopt Commander Gullickson's recommendations and appoint alternate City
Councilmen. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman
Graves, the City adopted the recommendation of Continuity of Govern-
ment as presented by the Assistant Director of Civil Defense.
Councilman Shipsey then asked-if each Councilman should now take 3 alter-
nates for their position and present them at the next meeting. The
Council agreed .and -were requested to submit names of at least three can-
didates for each position.
City Attorney Houser explained for the Council's information the pre-
sent organization of the Civil Defense and Disaster Council. City
Attorney Houser continued that at the present time'there was no
director of Civil Defense according to state law, as it has always
been assumed that the Mayor was the Director-of Civil Defense and sug-
gested that the Council take steps to fill this position. The City
Council discussed the proper succession in case of disaster. The
following resolution was adopted on motion of Councilman Graves,
seconded by Councilwoman McNeil on the.following roll call vote:
RESOLUTION NO. 857 (1961 Series) "A Resolution appointing the Mayor as
Director of Civil Defense."
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Gerald.W.
Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
The following resolution was passed and adopted on motion of Council-
man Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey on the following roll call
vote:
RESOLUTION NO. 858 (1961 Series) "A Resolution appointing the Mayor
Pro Tem as Vice Chairman of the Disaster Council."
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Gerald W.
Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller.
The Mayor nominated the following as successors to his office as
Mayor and Chairman of the Civil Defense Council for Council con-
sideration and approval:
1. Gerald W. Shipsey
2. Fred L. Lucksinger
3. Fred M. Waters
City Attorney Houser read for the Council's information the State
letter regarding the qualifications of appointees and method of
appointment as successors to public offices, and method of succession.
Mayor Davidson suggested that the City Council hold a meeting on.Novem-
ber 24, 1961, at 7:30 P. M., at which time the appointees as successors
would be presented to the Council for consideration and appointment.
Councilman Graves reported that the City's Civil Defense Committee had
discussed the matter of whether to report on the disposition.of Disaster
Personnel Families and wished to discuss this matter with the Disaster
Council.
Mayor Davidson stated that before.this matter came up, he though a dis-
cussion should be held regarding the possible establishment of a joint
control center with the County and.asked if the County had discussed
this possibility in their meeting.
Dr. Lovett of the County Civil Defense Organization stated that at the
first meeting of the County Disaster Council, the matter of establishing
a County Control Center was not resolved, but he was sure as additional
meetings were held, the Control Center location would be established.
Dr. Lovett presented several points of information to the City Council
regarding the County Medical Services Division which he heads, and stated
this program must be coordinated not only.within the County, but with all
Cities in the County. Further, he stated that the Medical Service Pro-
gram must be prepared not only for a war type disaster, but also -for a
natural type disaster.
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Supervisor Gates stated that the County Board of Supervisors wanted all
areas of the County including Cities to be represented at the County
Civil Defense Programs so that all County Civil Defense Programs might
be coordinated so that all residents of the County can be represented
for the protection of all County Citizens.
Mayor Davidson stated that one of the first problems to be solved at
this time is the location of the Control Center in the City of San Luis
Obispo, as it seemed to him it would be ridiculous for the County to
have a Control Center in the Court House, and the City andontrol Center
in the City Hall, right across the street, as possibly, one Control
Center could be established for use by both agencies.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer reminded the City Council of the
commitments which have.been made for the use of the City Hall Basement
for use in a disaster emergency to Federal Agencies.
Commander Gullickson stated that the mission of the County Government
in case of disaster is different from hat of the City, and Commander
Gullickson read, a letter from Regional Civil Defense Headquarters
regarding use of the City Hall Basement as a Control Center.
Supervisor Gates stated that the County'Board of'Supervisors are
,planning to include a regular Civil Defense Control Center in the
new annex.of the Court House in San Luis Obispo.
Councilman Shipsey left the meeting at 8:30-P.' M.
Mayor Davidson asked that the Council decide now whether the City should
proceed with their own plans for their own Control Center or wait until
the County decides what they are going to do as to a Control Center in-
' stallation.
Supervisor Gates suggested that the City wait until the next meeting of
the County Disaster Council which would be held November 21, 1961., at
1:30 P. M. in the Supervisors Chambers in the Court House, at which time
he was sure the matter would be discussed.
Councilman Graves stated that he believed the program required both a
City and County Control Center as the City and County's mission in case
of a disaster are different.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer stated that the hard core of the
Civil Defense Personnel would be City and County employees who would
be reporting to their own Control Centers for assignment of duties.
Commander Gullickson stated that each chief must be in the Control Center,
but their respective departments would be working out of their own head-
quarters, such as the Police Station, Fire Department, Hospitals, etc.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer stated that he believed the situation
in an emergency would be chaotic enough without confusion of operating
with other Governmental Agencies. Councilman Graves agreed that each
Governmental Agency should make their own provisions for a Control Center
and operate their own Civil Defense Organization.
Commander Gullickson stated that he believed that in the event of a war -
caused disaster that each City would be an island and must be able to
support itself for the period of disaster. Mayor Davidson stated that
if the County were to build a Control Center, then the City must take
advantage of this construction so as to set a place for both City and
County Civil Defense Staffs, as the same taxpayers would be paying for
the Control.Center when built by the County.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer stated that the City Council should
list the personnel who would be required to be in the Control Center so
that enough personnel would be available to do the necessary work for a
24 -hour period.
Councilman Graves stated that he agreed that the matter of families who
who would be with the staff members in the Control Center should be de-
cided upon, and also, what work the dependents should be, and would be
required to do while in the Center.
Commander Gullickson agreed and stated the families should be in the
Control Center to help the staff, as a staff member would be a better
worker if he knew his family was with him.
Mayor Davidson suggested that an Annual Meeting of the Disaster Council
be held on the fourth Monday of May, of each year, in order to review
plans and familiarize all personnel with the Civil Defense Plans.* ,
Councilman Graves suggested that rather than the fourth Monday in.May,
the annual meeting should be held on the fourth Monday in April, so
that an orderly changeover could be achieved during an election year.
After discussion by the City Council it was moved by Councilman Graves,
seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, that the Disaster Council meet on the
fourth Monday in April of each year, and on an election year, all newly
elected officers be invited to attend. Motion passed:
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer stated that the City Council Civil
Defense Committee had discussed with Mr. Thompson, Water Superintendent
to include in all future plans for the Water Plant expansion protection
for the operator, so that the operator could work the plant without
fear of radiation.
Mr.' Thompson, Water Superintendent stated upon questioning that the
present Filtration Plant was designed for out -in- the -open operation
and that operation must be out in the open to operate the plant, so that
probably, some sort of shelter.would be required for the operator.
The City Council discussed with Mr. Thompson the means of operating.the
Water "Supply System for the City in the event of radiological fal -lout.
Mayor Davidson suggested that the City's Civil Defense and Disaster plan
be placed in a loose leaf type binder so that as changes are made, they
can be brought up to date on a page basis without having to revise a
whole section. Also, the binder should be completely-indexed for ease
of use.. He further stated that each index should include not only title
of division, but also the name of the incumbent in the position.
Commander Gullickson stated he would pursue this matter with the State
Civil Defense Organization regarding naming of the incumbent officers,
as the State Plan did not allow for this at'this time. Commander
Gullickson continued that one of the biggest problems for the Civil
Defense Organization was the matter of publicity for the Civil Defense
Program, and he has no one that would.work on this, and asked that the
Council suggest how he go about getting publicity for the program.
He requested that the Council appointea publicity director to clear all
news releases.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer suggested that all news releases
should go out over the Mayor's signature, as he is the Director of Civil
Defense, and the public would look to him for leadership during a disaster
and this would be a good way to acquaint the citizens with.the Disaster
Council.
Councilman Graves suggested that the Telegram- Tribune be encouraged to
write a Civil Defense Column each week to inform the Citizens of present
and future plans of Civil Defense in the State.
Mayor Davidson agreed to work with Commander Gullickson and try- and get
the Telegram-Tribune-to publish a Civil Defense Column.
Supervisor Gates requested that some official from the City be appointed
to the County's Disaster Council to represent the City of'San Luis Obispo,
and take part in the formation of the County Organization.
The reports from the County Disaster Organization were ordered received and
filed.
2. Following communication from James A. Quaglino requesting that the City
Council consider the inclusion of music stores as an allowed use in the
C -1 Zone.
"Due to the fact that the Planning Commission's next meeting is
on November 4th, 1961, I am taking this means to get an early
ruling on the following:
I own the "building located at'the corner of'Broad•& Sandercock
Streets which has been occupied by Jack ,& Merry's "Auto "Supplies
for -the past four years. They have now moved to larger quarters.
Naomi.M. Casselman who owns Music Store'locdted at 979 Johnson-Avenue,
desires.to rent the building.. Being located in C -1 District which
designates types of business for occupancy such as food, hardware,
book, liquor stores, etc., but no Music Store.
Thereby, I present to the City Council and the Planning Commission
for - their consideration of including Music'Store occupancy at.this
location."
J. W. Abraham, Planning Director stated that this use would not be supported
by a neighborhood, but would require support from the entire City. He be-
lieved that this type of business would be'retail in nature, and they would
do some repair work and it should be in the C -2 or Central Business District,
as the C -1 Zone was established for neighborhood service centers.
Mayor Davidson stated one of the main reasons for zoning was control and an
ordinance cannot list each type of business allowed in a specific zone and
believed further that this particular business would be an asset to this
building and of good use in the area: Also, the building is available, and
a rentor is available; and he thinks that the property owner should be
allowed to use the building andthe Planning Commission was unfair to this
' property owner in not allowing him to use this property.
Mr. Abraham,. Planning Director again reiterated his objections of allowing
C -2 use in a C -1 area. Councilman Graves . stated that the present ordinance
does not implement the general plan and does not control the growth of com-
mercial areas.by placing central type uses in neighborhood areas.
City.Counci'l discussed the request of Mr. Quaglino for determination in
allowing a music store in a C -1 Zone. Mr. Houser, City'Attorney explained
the background of the Planning Commission determination in the C -1 and C -2
Classification:
Mayor Davidson moved that Mr. Quaglino be granted his appeal and that a
music store be allowed in the C -1 Zone. Motion died for lack of a second.
3. Administrative Officer Miller urged that the City Council authorize notification
by the City Engineer to all contractors that'no permits would be granted for
street excavation in the downtown area from December .l, through December 25,
1961; except in case.of emergency.And approved by the City Engineer.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, authority
was granted for the City Engineer to notify all contractors and.public
utility companies that no street excavations would be permitted in the
downtown area from December 1, through December 25, 1961.
4. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer brought up the matter to the City Council
of receiving proposals from C.P.A.. firms to do the independent audit of the
City's records for the "fiscal year 1961 -62. After some discussion by the City
Council, it was moved by Mayor Davidson, seconded by•Councilman Graves, that
the accounting firm of Hutchinson & Horn, Johnson & Hey, of Oxnard, California,
be asked to submit a proposal to the City for audit purposes.