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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/18/1961Councilman Graves stated if there were some way to have the City resubdivide the lots without cost to the property owner he believed the code could stay as it is. If it is impossible, then he recommends that the City allow the owners of all lots of record to use their property. The following ordinance was introduced and passed to print on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil on following roll call vote: ORDINANCE 216 (1961 Series) "An ordinance amending the Municipal Code to allow anyone owning an existing 50' lo*_ of record as of January 17, 1955, be allowed to build on such lot." , AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: R. L. Graves, Jr. ABSENT: None Mr. Houser, City Attorney brough up the following matter for the Council's consideration: At the last Council Meeting an ordinance had been passed changing the dog license fees, but in the normal course of passage the ordinance would not be effective until sometime late in January, 1962, which meant that all licenses collected between the first of January and the effective date of the ordinance would be at the present rate and the new rate would go into effect on the expiration of the referendum period. Mr. Houser suggested that if the Councii wished to consi.aer this ordinance as a tax ordinance, it could go into effect on January 1. 1962, so that all licenses for 1962 would be charged at the same rate. On motion o` Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the follow- ing ordinance was introduced and passed to print on following roll call vote: ORDINANCE NO. 212 (1961 Series) "An ordinance amending the municipal code, I Section 4110.6, increasing the dog registration fees." AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None 5. Mayor Davidson suggested that the vacancies and terms expiring on the Police Advisory Board on December 31, 1961, the Council consider appointing or reappointing members of this board at the December 18, 1961, meeting in order to keep the board at its full. membership. Councilman Donald Q. Miller, recommended that the City abolish the Police Advisory Board as it serves no useful purpose in the City. ------ -- ---- -- - --- -- On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the meeting adjourned at 11:59 P. M. Approved this 18th day of December, 1961 l Cit} er- SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL December 18, 1961 - -- 6:30 P. M. CITY ?TALL Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson I LJ _J 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 - Mr. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, Mr. J. W. Abraham, Planning Director, Mr. W. M. Houser, City Attorney, Mr. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, Mr. J. id. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk S1. Mr. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer presented a report regarding fund conditions for the Whale Rock project and presented a resolution making transfers to the Whale Rock Fund on a loan basis and methods providing for repayment of said loan. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 880 (1961 Series) "A resolution making transfers to the Whale Rock Fund on a loan basis and providing methods of repayment for such loans." Passed and adopted 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 S2. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 877 (1961 Series) "A resolution increasing the 1961 -62 budget, Acct. No. 152, Phillips Sanitary District Bond Redemption and Interest, be increased by $1,000." Passed and adopted 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 S3. The City Clerk presented the following report: Following bids received for purchase of 3/4 ton pickup truck as per advertised specifications: 1. Company: MEL SMITH CHEVROLET BID PRICE F.O.B. San Luis Obispo (excluding all federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes $ 3,360.00 BID PRICE ON ALTERNATE.WITH UTILITY SERVICE BODY ADDED, PER SPECS. (excluding all federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes, F.O.F. San Luis Obispo) $ 3,973.20 DEVIATIONS: Wheel Base - 127" 54" Cab to axle required for Service Body (Garwood) Dana Spicer Front Axle & Hubs 5 - 700xl8 8 ply Tires - 3 piece comm. wheel - tubed tires "Impact" safty belts metal to metal buckle Rear Axle Ratio 4.57 - 1 5200 lbs. cap. -Full Floating ;8800 Micro brake lock 2. Company: STANDARD MOTORS & EQUIPMENT CO. BID PRICE F.O.B. SAN LUIS OBISPO (excluding all federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes) BID PRICE ON ALTERNATE WITH UTILITY SERVICE BODY ADDED, PER SPECS. (excluding all federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes, F.O.B. San Luis Obispo) This price is less the 82 ft. pickup body DEVIATIONS: (INTERNATIONAL) $ 3,633.87 $ 4,223.87 Power Take off for Ramsey winch Trans. Mounted Front Drive, Winch Ramsey Type 8,000# 150 Ft. of Cable 5/16" with swivel hook front bumper with four rollers for side pull up and pull down pull factory mounted. Engine 153 H. power $25.00 extra with mounted rear bumper on pickup body Incl. Body Service Utility International Su 100 772 wide inside 482° length 100" Vise bracket and rear bumper. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer recommended that the low bid of Mel Smith Chevrolet, with utility.service body be accepted in the amount.of $3,973.20, not including taxes. He also recommended that this be approved by the City Council subject to the final approval of the Whale Rock Com- mission regarding purchase of this truck. S4. On motion of Councilman Graves,'seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the following salary step increases were approved: Thomas A. Rogers, Laborer - Equipment Operator from Step 1, at $340 per month to Step 2, at $360 per month. Forrest L. Snodgrass, Police Officer, from Step 1, at $402 per month to step 2, at $425 per month. S5. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer announced the appointment of Robert G. Rasmussen as Police Officer effective December 16, 1961, at $402 per month. S6. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer announced the appointment of Mrs. Rosalie A. Roberts as stenographer in the City Engineer's Office effective December 11, 1961, with recommendation she start at the second step of $305 per month. S7. The City Clerk reported the following bids received for construction of Parking Lot No. 4 expansion: General Engineering & Construction Company San Luis Obispo, California $ 12,609.35 A. J. Diani Construction Company, Inc. Santa Maria, Calif. $ 14,976.00 R. Mc Gray Santa Maria, California $ 12,029.60 Ted Watkins Construction Company San Luis Obispo, Calif. $ 13,703.80 A. Madonna San Luis Obispo, Calif. $ 14,769.20 1 L CkUT IFED SAN LUIS GUME we 639p &a Gmntors hereby grants to the CM OF SO LUIS OBZSF0j a municipal CorPoratious as Grantee, all of its right, titles and Interest In the tollming described SvWJV In the City of &m J&ds epos. . County of Ban Luis Oblepos, State of Califtatua to wits 7hat Part Of M40k 7 of the Imperial Addition as recorded December 21s I891# on page 128 of Book A In the San jais Obispo CO=tY RaCM'dGrM Offices San Luis Obispo, Califomis$ described as folloves Beginning at the most westerly corner of Block 7; therse S 32* 301 2 a distance of 1W-OO feet along the northeasterly Property line of Brvad Street to the True Point of Beginning; tewee N 5r 30s 8 a distance of 2o.Oo feet; then 3 32*3019 a distance of IMAD festj 6 8 57* 301 W a distance at 20900 feet; thence 9 32* 301 W a distance of 120,00 feet to the True point of Beldnnq Ccabdning 00028 acres More or leave IN WIMSS WMM30FO ftGAUr has bOrMinto waled Ito . to be subscribed th1B �dqy of. 19 6 Z v 0� • SAN I= GRAM We 639 0 W e b V � I Q v bo ROM f i... S•17:i1i i« Q� fb i Q Ib y BLK. ; 7 f, IB q a 40 ,a o ao 0 o Z \ j J b aoit S32930•LP rau �so.o BRQAD S% I SAN LUIS GRANGE *663q 639 TO THE CITY OF SAN LUIS 061 SPO FOR SETBACK LINE' i" =:100' P.E,G. � vim• Mr. W. M. Houser, City Attorney presented to the City Council a letter agreement between-the City and the Masonic Hall Association for the right of the City to improve and use a, portion of the Association property in connection with parking lot No. 4. Mr. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer and Mr. D. F. Romero, City Engineer recommended that the low bid of R. Mc Gray in the amount of $12,029.60 be accepted. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the low bid of R. Mceray was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to execute the letter agreement with the Masonic Hall Association. S8. Mr. Houser, City Attorney reported to the City Council that he had re- viewed the proposed contract with Hutcheson, Horn, Johnson & Hey to perform audinging services for the City of San Luis Obispo. Mr. Houser stated that he approved the contract and after discussion by the City Council, it was moved by Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil that the City continue the auditing services of Willeford, Levey and Company. Motion defeated on following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, Clay P. Davidson NOES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, it was moved to accept the proposal of Hutcheson, Horn, Johnson & Hey. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr. Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey NOES: Miss Margaret McNeil, Clay P. Davidson ABSENT: None S9. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following requests for City Employees to hold over 1961 vacations was approved: WATER DEPARTMENT Joseph Knepple 2 weeks PLANNING & BUILDING DEPT. P. G. Beckey B. M. Walter PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. Jack Carrington Thomas Gingg Dcug Howard Anthony Juarez David Romero Milo Tappa CITY CLERK'S OFFICE J. H. Fitzpatrick 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 1 week 2 weeks 2 weeks 2 weeks 2 weeks 1 week - 3 days 510. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller the following contract payment was approved and ordered paid: ' Sunderland & Payne Sewer Farm Field Estimate No. 2 $ 1,075.50 Improvements 511. At this time the City Council considered the appointment and reappoint- ment of members to the Police Advisory Board. Mayor Davidson stated that as requested by the Council he had contacted Mrs. Rosemarie Maino and Mr. Harry Morris who stated they would be happy to serve another term on the board. Councilman Graves reported that he had contacted Rev. Wallace Klandrud who had stated he would be very happy to serve the City in this capacity. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, Mrs. Rosemarie Mairo and the.Rev. Wallace Klandrud were appointed to a three year term on the Police Advisory Board, term expiring December 31, 1964. Mr. Harry Morris was reappointed chairman, term expiring December 31, 1962. S12. Maps and documents of land acquired by the State since May 12, 1961, for the Whale Rock Reservoir and conveyance conduit was ordered received and filed. S13. Communication from Union Oil Company notifying the City of San Luis ' Obispo they are abandoning 1,400 ft. of 6" pipeline in City streets and submitting a bill of sale to the City of San Luis Obispo trans- ferring all title and interest in the abandoned pipeline. Mi. Houser, City Attorney approved the proposal of the Union Oil Company and stated it was in accordance with the franchise granted the Company by the City. Mr. Romero, City Engineer stated that this is normal procedure by these utility companies to abandon these pipelines rather than remove them and disrupt the streets and the traffic in so doing. Mr.-Romero recommended that the City accept the proposal-of the Union Oil Company and accept the pipeline subject to its being flushed and sealed. Or. motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, it was moved that the City accept the pipeline after being flushed and sealed by.the Union Oil Company. S14. Communication from California State Polytechnic College submitting a report from the Division of Architecture which approves State particip- ation in the City's proposed sewer and water plant expansion. Commun- ication ordered received and filed. S15. R. D. Miller Administrative Officer requested authority to advertise for the purchase of 19 double parking meters for Parking Lot No. 4. Mr. Miller stated that the ?Mayor had discussed the matter of also calling for bids on not only the manual meters, but also the automatic meters, but also the automatic meters and stated it was up to the City Council which type of meters to advertise for. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayor Davidson suthor.ity was granted to advertise for bids for 19 double parking meters but the bids should require alternates on the manual and automatic meters. S16. Mr. Houser, City Attorney requested authority of the City Council to re- quest a proposal from O'Melveney & Meyers to provide legal services in connection with sewer and water bond issues. This legal firm in Southern California specializes in Municipal Bond issues and their ser- vices would be in connection with the sewer and waterbond issues. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, the request was granted and Mr. Houser was to receive a proposal for the Council's consideration at the January 2, 1962 meeting. S17. For the Council's information R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer presented a list of persons who served on the Whale Rock Citizens Committee for the Whale Rock bond issue as requested. The City Council discussed the methods of appointing persons to a ' large citizen's committee for the upcoming water and sewer bond issues and also discussed the matter of contacting these people to see it they would serve. After discussion by theCouncil the Administrative Officer was authorized to proceed with contacting the persons on the list to see if they would serve on the next bond issue committee. S18. Traffic Committee Report of December 5, 1961: 1 1 1 61- 12 -1C. The Council will recall that some time ago the matter of some type of parking restrictions on Santa Rosa Street was referred back to the Traffic Committee for further study after the removal of the 7:00 to 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. restrictions. Since that time, traffic counts have been made and analyses submitted by City Engineer David Romero which point out two critical traffic tort gestion situations on the west side.of.Santa Rosa between Palm and Monterey and on the east side of Santa Rosa between Higuera and Marsh. After considering all aspects, the Traffic Committee recommends that these two blocks be marked for no parking between 9:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M., Sundays and holidays excepted. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded.by Councilman Miller the fol- lowing resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 879 (1961 Series) "A resolution restricting parking on Santa Rosa Street." Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: ;Miss ilargaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None 61- 12 -2C. At the request of the Council, the Traffic Committee has studied the request for a traffic signal at the corner of Walnut and Santa Rosa and recommends against such an installation for the following reasons:. (1) Traffic Counts would not justify the installation; and (2) The State Division of Highways is currently making detailed studies which may.result in a traffic interchange at the location, and any City improvement at this time would there- fore be wasted when the State improvement was installed. Above recommendations accepted by the Council. S19. Mayor Davidson presented to the City Council Mr. Ernest Dalidio's appeal for consideration by adjusting his rent for grazing land along the lake shore which had been removed from his control by the dredging on the shore line by the City and Mr. Skinner. The Mayor stated that Mr. Dalidio feels that in addition to the 23 acre parcel being removed by the City for park purposes, he had lost approxi- mately 30 acres of grazing land in this dredging action and he believed a fair adjustment by the City would be a reduction of $250 from the rent due. After discussion of Mr. Dalidio's proposal it was moved by Mayor Davidson seconded by Councilman Miller that the City accept the proposal of Ernest Dalidio and reduce the rent by $250. Motion carried. Special Meeting of City Council adjourned at 7:40 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 18, 1961 - -- 7:40 P.M. Mayor Clay P. Davidson presiding. CITY HALL 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 - R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, J. W. Abraham; Plan- ning Director, W. M. Houser, City Attorney, D. F. Romero, City Engineer, J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk. The minutes of the regular meeting of December 4, 1961, and the special meet- I ings.of December 4, November 28, 1961, were approved. The minutes of the special meeting of December 11, 1961, were amended as follows: Page 6, Item 5, add a second paragraph: Councilman Donald Q. Miller recommended that the City abolish the Police Advisory Board as it serves no useful purpose in the City. The minutes of December 11, 1961, were approved as amended. 1. The recommendation from the City Planning Commission regarding the amend- ing of the General Plan of that area between the new freeway and Old High- way 101 and between Prado Road to the junction of the old and new highways and an area paralleling and extending approximately 500 ft. east of the old highway was set for public hearing on January 2, 1962, at 8:30 P.M., on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey. 2. Mayor Davidson stated that at this time each councilman present the names of respective members to the City Housing Authority. Councilman Miller presented the names of Rev. Ray W. Heer and Garnett Hopkins. Councilwoman McNeil presented the names of Karl Brendlin, M. W. Helfert, Gretchen Dilbeck and Thomas Rice. Councilman Shipsey presented the names of George Clucas and Harry Fryer, Sr. Councilman Graves presented the name of A. Norman Cruikshanks. Mayor Davidson presented no names. The Citv Clerk was instructed to send out a list of the above nominees prior to the January 2, 1962, meeting. 3. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of: 9RDINANCE NO. 211 (1961. Series) "An ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding Civil Defense and Disaster Council membership." Finally passed 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 4. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of: ORDINANCE NO. 212 (1961Series) "An ordinance amending Municipal Code increas -. ing dog registration fees." Finally passed 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 5. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of: ORDINANCE NO. 213 (1961 Series) "An ordinance selling.City property located at 351 Santa Barbara Avenue." ' AYES.: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None 6. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of: ORDINANCE 214 (1 61 Series) "An ordinance repealing section 2100 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code," providing for time and place of regular meetings. Final passage introduced on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayor Davidson. Final passage lost on the following roll call vote: AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Clay P. Davidson NOES: Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey ABSENT: None 7. At this time the City Council considered the final passage ot: ORDINANCE N0. 215 (1961 Series) "An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of San Luis Obispo." '(Fred L. Gist property) The Mayor declared a hearing open. No one appeared for or against the ordinance. The hearing was closed. Finally passed on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None 8. The adult leaders and a representative group of Boy Scouts from Troop 308, San Luis Obispo, presented to the City Council a plaque thanking them for their cooperation in regard to their lease of Lopez Canyon site for scout- ing purposes. Included in the plaque was the first rental payment of $1.00. 9. At this time the City Council discussed the renewal of the annual contract between the City of San Luis Obispo and the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Ernest Freese, Secretary - Manager ofthe Chamber of Commerce introduced the president_ elect of the Chamber of Commerce for 1962, Mr. Mel McDonald who stated that it was a pleasure to meet with the City Council and he hoped in the future there would be more opportunities to get together and he wished to express his and the Chamber's full cooperation on behalf of the growth of the City of San Luis Obispo, and further, that the Chamber would continue to do as good a job for the City as they had in the past under the contract presently under consideration. Councilman Graves suggested that the agreement with the Chamber of Commerce be amended and that an expansion be made of.the Industrial Committee in order that a committee could be appointed consisting of the Mayor, Planning Commission Member, Planning Commission Director, Administrative Officer, and a representative of the Chamber of Commerce in order that a proper in- dustrial survey for the industrial potential of the City could be made; and a report be made available to the City, the Chamber, and potential in- dustrial developers. Councilman Graves further stated that the report should be of the type that could be brought up to date on an annual basis:, and then this committee could retain a consultant to make the necessary studies for industrial expansion, and the cost of this consultant should be included in the Chamber contract. Mr. Les Kamm. Chairman of the Chamber's Industrial Committee appeared before the Council, and he agreed with the studies proposed by Councilman Graves, but the present Chamber Industrial Committee was waitng until the City had formulated its plans regarding sewer and water services to the newly annexed areas. Mr. Kamm continued that the Chamber of Commerce re- ceived many inquiries regarding industrial development in the City, but without utilities or information as to their possible availability, it was impossible to sell the area to developers. Councilman Graves stated his proposal was to have a survey made to deter- mine what services were needed and what types of industries were desired by the community so that the City could proceed with the necessary plans to encourage proper types of industrial development for the community. ' Mr. Irving Kogan appeared before the City Council and stated that he was worried that the contract with the Chamber of Commerce represented one segement of the City's population and that other groups in the City did not receive any financial help from the City for their programs. He believed that the Chamber Contract should spell out exactly what the City wants the Chamber to accomplish for the money received and that the industrial survey suggestions made by Councilman Graves was a proper ser- vice to be handled by the Chamber. He further stated that he believed that the City should first determine what type of industry it wished to encourage as all industries are not desireable, and many industries pre- ' sent more problems than the`City needs or wants. The City Council discussed the proposal of Councilman Graves for the re- quirement of having a formal industrial survey made for the City. Mayor Davidson stated he agreed with Councilman Graves that a comprehensive survey should be made, but he did not believe it should be made at the ex- pense of the Chamber of Commerce and the City be extended to December 31, 1962. Motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller ABSENT: None Mayor. Davidson asked Mr. Houser, City Attorney to explain the latest in- formation he had received from the Public Housing Administration regarding low cost housing units. Mr. Houser stated that after talking to the public housing attorney iii San Francisco, it was the housing attorney's recom- mendation that before an election is attempted to acquire units for the City of San Luis Obispo, that a housing committee should be formed and organized and a meeting be field with the HHFA Economist to officially determine the need for low cost housing, after which time the housing author- ity could request the City Council to call an election to determine the peoples desires regarding low income housing. Mr. Houser further stated that in discussing this matter with the representatives of the iH1FA, he was told that there was no particular rush as there would be plenty of units through- out the country and particularly California so that the election, if necessary, could be combined with the June primary in order to avoid the expensive special election costs. Mr. George Clucas, speaking for the Low Cost Housing Committee agreed that if there was no urgency for acquisition of these units they would approve of including the low income housing issue with the June primary election in the interest of saving money for the City. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, it was moved that an Industrial Expansion Committee be formed consisting of the Mayor, Planning Commission member, Planning Commission Director, Administrative Officer, and a representative for the Chamber of Commerce to investigate the possibility of the availability of federal funds to retain a consultant in order to have an industrial development survey prepared. Motion carried. 10. At this time the City Council considered the draft of the communication which had been prepared for the mailing out to property owners whose property is to be improved by sidewalks under the 1911 Special Assessment Act. Councilman Miller suggested the following word changes in the letter: �J 1 1 Paragraph 5 A no -fee permit is required for the improvements. If you have any questions regarding the standards, grades and permit, they should be directed to George Robertson of the City Engineer's Office, Li 3 -4510. Paragraph 6, is deleted and the following substituted: Your cooperation will enhance the safety of your children and pedestrians. Letter approved as amended. 11. The City Engineer was instructed to proceed with mailing out the notice to property owners in blocks where more than 50% of the frontage is improved with curb and gutter. 12. Mr. Romero, City Engineer presented a report on studies made of blocks where the average cross fall is greater than 15 %. Fredericks - Albert to Chaplin Fredericks - Turner to Motley Motley - Albert to Fredericks Motley - Bond to Fredericks Albert - Fredericks to Motley Chaplin - Fredericks to Motley Foothill - Carpenter to East City Limits Ella - Ruth to Osos Ella - Ruth to Henry Buena Vista - Paso Robles to Cul -de -Sac Loomis - Santa Ynez to Cuesta Park North Side South Side East Side West Side Southwest Side Northeast Side Southeast Side Southeast Side Northwest Side Left Hand Side Going Up Northwest Side According to the tentative subdivision standards being considered by the Planning Commission, these particular blocks would be eligible to install 4 foot integral sidewalk, rather than 6 foct required in flatter terrain. There are several lots where the installation of sidewalks would be a major problem even though there are existing sidewalks in the same block and /or the average crossfall is less than 15 %. Mr. Reese appeared before the City Council stating he did not agree with the requirements of placing sidewalk in front of his property due to the grade.problem, further, if he were forced by the City Council to place a sidewalk in front of his property he would be the first property owner on the street to have a sidewalk and his neighbors are very bitter about start- ing the sidewalk requirements at this time as they do not wish to place sidewalks in front of their properties at any time. Mr. Reese asked if the other property owners would be required in the future to place sidewalks on their property. Mr. Houser, City Attorney explained that every property owner would.ulti- mately make improvements to their buildings, as this would be a requirement of granting the building permit: also the property owners could be forced by a majority petition of their neighbors and through special assessment pro- ceedings. Councilman Shipsey stated that he did not believe placing a sidewalk on the Reese property would serve any purpose as there is practically no possihility of having sidewalks placed anywhere in the lock as all the lots are improved. This appears to him to be a waste of money to.put one sidewalk on this one property. It was moved by Councilman Shipsey that Mr. Reese be released from the requirement of placing sidewalk in front of his property on Albert Drive. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Graves stated that he believed this area should have side- walks, and that as discussed by the Planning Commission on the type of terrain a 4 foot integral should be placed and it should start at this point. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, it was moved that Mr. Reese install a 4 foot integral side - wa =oon his property. Councilman Shipsey stated that he disagreed with starting with this property as this is an area of all new homes and his neighbors have stated they will not cooperate with these improvements, he believes the area will never get sidewalks except for this one property. Mayor Davidson stated that this was a good improvement to this property and would be used by the property owner himself more than anyone else. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clay P. Davidson NOES: Gerald W. Shipsey ABSENT: None 13. At this time the City Council considered the request of Fred's Taxi Service of Pismo Beach to amend the Municipal Code to allow additional cab service to the City of San Luis Obispo. Councilman Miller stated that the Council Committee recommends that the ordinance not be changed as the public transportation system in the City, both bus and taxi service are owned and operated by the same company and adequate service is being given the City of San Luis Obispo and recommended that the request of Fred's Taxi Service be denied. Mrs. Foote, representing Fred's Taxi Service stated that if the Council Committee recommended that the ordinance not be changed, they would then proceed under the ordinance with an application for a Certificate of Necessity and Convenience for additional cab service to the City. Mrs. Foote presented additional information regarding alleged poor service and equipment by the present Taxi operators. The committee report was accepted. 14. At this time the City Council considered the request of George W. Sleeter recognizing that general building contractors licensed under the Building and Professions Code of the State of California be allowed to do plumbing and electrical work. Mr. Houser, City Attorney stated that after contacting representatives of the Attorney General's Office and.Contractor's Registration Board, and that under the law a general building contractor should be allowed to do plumbing and electrical work if it were a part of the prime con- tract held by the general contractor. Mr. Houser recommended that the Council instruct the Building Department to issue permits to general contractors when they hold a valid building contract in which two or more unrelated trades or crafts are being contracted for. Mr. George Weig, Journeyman Electrician appeared before the City Council protesting the granting of plumbing and electrical permits to general building contractors on the basis that they are not qualified to do this specialty work and was afraid for the safety and health of the citizens of the City. Mr. Smee, Plumbing Contractor agreed with the statements made by Mr. eeig, and urged that the Council not allow general building contractors to do electrical and plumbing work or to procure permits to do such work. F_� C� Mr. Paul Jones, Union Trade Representative stated that regardless of the Attorney General's opinion he did not believe that a general con- tractor was qualified to do specialty contract work, further, he believed that the City Council should support the ordinance recently passed adopting the 1958 Plumbing Code. Mr. Sleeter appeared before the City Council on behalf of his request To allow general contractors to continue to receive permits in two or more specialty fields when a part of a prime contract, in accord- ance with state law. Mr. Sleeter urged that the Plumbing Code be changed rather than let the permits be issed'by an administrative order of the Council. Mr. Abraham, Planning Director stated to the City Council that his; and the department's main interest in this matter was for the safety and health of the citizens of the community. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, that the City adopt the policy as outlined by Mr. Houser granting plumbing and electrical permits to general contractors, and also, that Mr. Abraham be instructed to investigate the establishmer_t of an examin- ation procedure for electrical and plumbing qualifications. Motion carried. 15. Report of Brown & Caldwell, consulting engineers on Water Quality Investigation was held over for further study by the Council, and the City Clerk was instructed to mail a copy of the Brown & Caldwell report and the Water Superintendent's Analysis to Dr. Harper, County Health Officer. 16. Proposed Uniform Traffic Ordinance was ordered held over for a special Council Study Meeting. 17. Communication from the Park & Recreation Commission recommending that the City Council pass an ordinance prohibiting power boats on Laguna ' Lake was referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the necessary ordinance. 19. Communication from Commander Gullickson, Assistant Director of Civil Defense regarding fallout shelters was referred to a joint meeting of the City Council and City School Board. 20. Communication from James Hayward,. 605 Serrano Drive, regarding water services was referred to the Water Superintendent for report and recommendations. Council order No. 31. 21. Communication from the Sate of California Disaster Office regarding City plans regarding 1961 -62 requests for matching funds for emergency operating centers, civil defense equipment, and administrative program was approved and ordered filed. 22. The following communication received from the Housing and Home Finance Agency regarding grant for sewer plant expansion.' "May we remind you that completed plans for the referenced project are due to be submitted not later than January 13, 1962. Failure to file by that date will constitute a breach of contract. We are enclosing four copies of Form CFA -430, Request for Review and Approval of Planning Documents, which should be completed, signed and the original and two copies returned together with the following documents: 1. One set of plans and specifications, including topographic survey and soil test reports if required by the agreement. 2. One breakdown of construction cost estimates. 3. Certification, which may be in letter form, from your treasurer to the effect that a separate planning account has been opened in a particular banking in- stitution or an equivalent such as a County Treasurer is acceptable and that the Federal advance will be deposited therein, together with any funds provided as the applicant's contribution to the advance.