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.
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On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the meeting adjourned
at 11:59 P. M.
Approved this 18th day of December, 1961
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SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
December 18, 1961 - -- 6:30 P. M.
CITY ?TALL
Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson
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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
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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
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.