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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/02/1962The cost of the planning should be entered on Form CFA -00 under item 4 -Costs are chargeable to Federal advance. This cost figure should include charges for topographic surveys and soil tests whether paid for by the applicant or the engineer. The invoices or billing documents should accompany the form for reimbursement. Any erasures or corrections made in the form should be initialed." Mr. D. F. Romero, City Engineer reported to the City Council that Mr. enks stated there were no problems and that the plans for the sewer plant expansion will be ready for presentation and approval by the City Council before the deadline set by the Federal Government. The City Council and Staff discussed the timing of study for plans and specifications for the proposed sewer plant expansion. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, meeting ad- journed at 10:30 P.M. Approved this 2nd day of January, 1962 _� r ` CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 2, 1962 - -- 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., Donald Q. Miller, Clay P. Davidson Gerald W. Shipsey ABSENT - None CITY STAFF PRESENT - J. W. Abraham.. Planning Director, J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, W. Flory, Park & Recreation Supt., Williaa M. Houser, City Attorney, R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, D. F. Romero, City Engineer, William Schofield, Police Chief, E. P. Thompson, Water Supt. Minutes of the regular meeting of December 13, 1961, and the special meeting of DecemT�er 18, 1961, were approved on motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves. Claims against the City for the month of January were approved on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, subject to the approval of the dministrative Officer. 1. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the appointment of Robert E. Mayse as project operator, Water Department effective December 16, 1961" at $446 per mont. 2. The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for furnishing 19 double parking meters as per advertised specifications: Following bids received for furnishing 19 double parking meters to the City of San Luis Obispo as per advertised specifications: 1/2/62 - pg. l 1 U L 1 L-J� 1. Traffic Appliance Corp. Item 1, BID PRICE, F.O.B. San Luis Obispo (excluding all federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes and deducting discount if any for cash purchase) MANUAL METERS $ 13997.37 less trade in 342.00 Net Price 11655.37 No Bid on Automatic Item 1, BID PRICE, same conditions as above (Bid on Duncan Model "50" Twins) 1,896.20 less trade in 3h2.00 Net Price 15554.20 Deviations: 1. Two complete heads on yoke. 2. Cash doors are not hinged to housings. 3. It is necessary to remove screws to dissect meter. No Bid on Automatic 2. Magee - Hale Park -O -Meter Company Item 1, BID PRICE, F.O.B. San Luis Obispo (excluding all federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes and deducting discount if any for cash purchase) (Bid on Model "KM" Manumatic) $ less trade in Net Price Item 1, BID PRICE, same conditions as above AUTOMATIC METERS (Model K Automatic) less trade in Net Price 51.00 per meter 7.00 per meter -..07 $ 1,672.00 51.00 per meter 7.00 per meter .00 1,672.00 R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommends that the lcrw bid of Traffic Appliance Corp. for manual meters in the amount of $1,655.37 be accepted. Mayor Davidson urged that for a difference of $17.00 between manual and automatic meters the City Council should consider purchase of the automatic meter as it is easier and more convenient for the public to use. Administrative Officer Miller stated that the manual meter was better as far as the City was concerned due to lower maintenance costs, and it does not require winding by a City employee. Mr. D. F. Romero, City Engineer stated that, based upon his rather extensive studies and investigations made of other cities in the State of California, the Duncan Miller Manual Meter was the most economical ' from the standpoint of maintenance and service and urged the City Council to accept the manual meter as recommended by the Administrative Officer. Councilman Miller reported on studies made by a former Council Committee regarding manual and automatic parking meters and he stated that after these studies were made, the Council Committee recommended that the City standardize on manual meters and the Duncan Miller meters appeared to be the best for our use. Cou.-icilman Miller urged that the City accept the low bid of Traffic Appliance Corp. 1/2/62 - pg. 2 q r Administrative Officer Miller urged that the City continue to call or competitive bids brom the two companies to maintain competition and thus insure continued good service and the best possible price. 3. The City Clerk reported on low bids received for furnishing liquid chlorine to the City of San Luis Obispo, for the period January 1, 1962, to December 31, 1962: Following bids received for furnishing liquid chlorine to the City of San Luis Obispo for the period January 1, 1962, to December 31, 1962: Rate per ton Sales Tax Total Ton , per 1. Tops Chemical Company Duarte, California $ 134.00 5.36 $ 139.36 2. Jones Chemical Company Torrance, California 134.00 $ 5.36 $ 139.36 3. Chemical Exchange Company Wilmington, California $ 123.00 $ 4.92 8 127.92 4. Vasco Chemical Company No Bid No Bid Hanford, California In accordance with a recent ruling of the State Board of Equilization, sales tax, is not paid on chlorine used for'water purification; but chlorine used for sewage purification is taxable. Mr. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer recommended that the low bid of Chemical FOcchange Corp., be accepted. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey the low bid of Chemica Exchange Corp., was accepted. 4. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the ' following contract payments were approved and ordered paid: Sunderland & Payne Sewer Farm Field Estimate No. 3 $ 703.35 Improvements Sunderland & Payne Sewer Farm Field Estimate No. 4 603.85 Improvements (final) 5. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman.Shipsey, the f6llowing payment was approved and ordered paid: Valley Paving and Widening of Estimate No. 1 45247.01 Construction Co. Madonna Rd. (total to pay) 6. At this time the City Council considered final passage of: ORDINANCE NO. 216 (1961 Series) "An ordinance permitting building on 0 ft. lots of record." Mr. Houser, City Attorney, explained the provisions of the ordinance to the douncil and its effect on property in the City. Councilman Graves explained his objections to passage of this ordinance as it allows another classification of land area, he suggested that all I - — lots of record prior to the passage of the present ordinance should be allowed to be used as building sites. Councilman Shipsey stated he agreed, and the possible, additional — study should be made on this problem, but this ordinance was a step in the right direction and would take care of this major problem. Cn motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipse , the ordinance finally passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: R. L. Graves, Jr. ABSENT: None 1/2/62 - P8. 3 III �J 1 1 7. The preliminary report on the double parking problem in the San Luis Obispo central district prepared by D. Jackson Faustman, Consulting Traffic Engineer, was presented to the City Council. Mr. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer suggested that a public hearing be set on this double parking problem as suggested by Dr. Faustman, and that copies of the traffic report be issued to city staff and interested citizens so they may be aware of the report's contents prior to the public hearing. By common consent of the Council, a public hearir_g was set for January 15, 19623 at 8:30 P.M. 8. Mr. R. D. Miller Administrative Officer reported to the City Council that harry Jenks,9 Consulting Engineer for the sewer plant expansion was sending the plans to the City.on Wednesday for review by the City Engineer and he would be available for discussions with the City Council anytime after that. 9. Mr. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported that a representative of Stone & Youngberg had preliminary studies available for study with the City Council regarding financing of the water and sewer plant expansion, and would like to meet with the City Council to discuss these preliminary studies at their convenience. After discussion by the City Council, items 8 & 9 were referred to a City Council Meeting on Saturday, January 6, 1962, at 9:00 A. M. 10. Traffic Committee report of December 223 1961: 62 -1 -1C. The.Traffic Committee has meet with Mr. Husbeck of the Yellow Cab Company and has discussed in detail the, feasibility of additional cab stands withing the City. It is agreed that the Traffic Committee would make a favorable recommendation for an additional cab stand in front of the Wineman Hotel, 849 Higuera, if Mr. Husbeck can obtain the permission of the businesses within the building; increase his number of cabs to a minimum of six; and make proper application to the City Council. All of the above conditions are specified in the Taxi Cab ordinance. In reviewing the Taxi Cab ordinance, it would appear that the punitive conditions adopted at that time would not necessarily be applicable today and that it might well be desirable from a city traffic standpoint to permit more taxi stands or to permit taxi cabs to park in private or special off - street parking spaces rather than restricting them only to their own garage. With this in mind, the Traffic Committee has appointed a subcommittee of Richard Miller, Jean H. Fitzpatrick, William Houser,:and William Schofield to review the ordinance and present recommendations to the City Council. 62 -1 -1T. The traffic Committee has secondary street carrying a great protection is inadequate. It is, placed on the following streets at Story Uphan Ward Nipomo Hutton King Beach Harris noted that although High Street is a deal of through traffic, the stop sign therefore, recommended that stop signs be their intersection with High Street: Leff Price Carmel Islay Cypress .Archer Buchon Parker On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Craves, the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 882 (1962 Series) "A resolution establishing Boulevard Stops on streets intersecting with HiFh Street." Passed and adopted on following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None 1/2/62 - pg. 4 11. Mr. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer reported to the City Council on his contacts with the various members of the ', Wale Rock Commission re- garding the purchase of a truck for the Whale Rock Projsct:,--nMr:�- Hiller abated he had contacted a representative of the Department of Finance in Sacramento, and he stated that the City could go ahead and purchase the truck within the same budget classification regardless of the fact it was higher than anticipated; he also offered to purchase this truck and equipment through the state at substantial savings, if the City so desired. Councilman Shipsey stated that he believed the City should take the time , and investigate the possibility of the state purchasing this truck for use at Whale Rock, as any savings would be helpful in keeping the cost down. MayorDavidson stated that in discussion with Mr. nelson of Cal Poly, re- presentative of the college on the Whale Rock Commission, he-had suggested the City lease or rent a vehicle until such time as the dam is in complete operation in order to keep expenses to a minimum. The Mayor believed the City should look with favor on this lease suggestion, at least until the state offer to purchase is investigated and until later this year when the next budget is considered. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated that leasing a vehicl would not be satisfactory as the vehicle would be required to be off the road most of the time where four -wheel drive and power takeoff would be need- ed in that rough terrain, also, the vehicle as designed, would do the job better than a regular pickup truck. Mr. Miller also stated that in discussions with the Whale Rock Commission it was agreed that items within a given category of the budget could be increased or decreased depending upon the bid situation. Mr. Miller than read from the Whale Rock budget message regarding this situation. Councilman Graves stated he believed the renting or leasing of a truck at this time was not the most economical consideration when the City would have to purchase a truck within a very short time. Councilman Miller stated that he believed the City should have gone into this matter of purchase or lease and budgetary consideration before call- ing for bids as it is unfair to dealers involved to be required to bid and not know when or if the City would purchase the vehicle. He recom- mended the City accept the low bid and buy the truck. Councilman Graves agreed with Councilman Miller's statement regarding purchase of the truck rather than lease, but would like the City to investigate the possibility of purchase of a truck through the State of California. Councilman Shipsey stated he believed the City should buy the truck and not ren or lease one, but should look into the joint purchase of this truck through the State of California, and urged that the city staff get an early answer on this purchase to the City Council. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City defer action on this matter until a complete investigation of rental /lease or purchase through the state has been completed. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller ABSENT: None 12. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendations of the Planning Uommission on the recommendation to amend the City's General Plan as follows: a. That the land use of the area between the new freeway and the old highway 101 and between Prado Road and the north boundary of Silver City Trailer Lodge and including a strip 500 ft. east and running parallel with the old highway 101, be amended by indicating this area on the General Plan as heavy commercial land use. 1/2/62 - pg. 5 b. That the land use of the area south of said north boundary of Silver City Trailer Lodge and continuing to the junction of the old highway with the new freeway and extending 500 feet east and running parallel with the old highway 101, be amended by indicating this area on the General Plan as high density land use. Mayor Davidson declared the public hearing open on the recommendation. No one appeared on this matter, and the Mayor declared the public hearing closed and the following resolution was introduced by Councilman Shipsey, 1 seconded by Councilman Graves: RESOLUTION NO. 881 (1962 Series) "A resolution amending the San Luis Obispo General Plan." Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. Communication from E. P. Thompson Water Supt., regarding the request of James Hayward, W5 Serrano Drive regarding water supply to this property. The City Council discussed the problem of water supply to the James Hayward residence, and upon question, Mr. Thompson stated that his recommendation to Mr. Hayward would be to emply a plumber to have his house water system checked and made safe for the consumer as the'City legally cannot go beyond the meter outlet. Further, Mr. Thompson stated he did not know what Mr. Hayward's problem was in his house. Mr. Abraham, Building Inspector stated that, not knowing exactly what happened with the Hayward water supply, there was no way the City could recommend any measures that would solve this problem. The City Clerk ' was requested Jio send a copy of Mr. Thompson's letter to Mr. Hayward. Council 15. The City! . discussed the report of Brown & Caldwell, Consulting Engineers, on the Water Quality Investigation in the City of San Luis Obispo. The City Clerk was instructed to read Brown & Caldwell's summary and recommendations as follow: "Results of this study demonstrate that the offensive taste and odor of San Luis Obispo water is caused by a heavy algal bloom in Santa Margarita Reservoir and that the discoloration of the water is due to the fact that the supply must be taken from the bottom of the reservoir where the manganese content is excessive. The problem of taste and odor can be solved through copper sulfate treatment of the reservoir or possibly by microstraining of the water. Manganese removal, however, would require extensive modi- fications to existing treatment facilities. This is not believed justified at this time since the manganese content should drop Significantly as soon as the reservoir level is high enough to permit the supply to be withdrawn from an intermediate level. In the meantime, the treatment plant should be operated in such a manner that the greatest practical degree of manganese removal, however, would require extensive modifications to existing treat- ment facilities. This is not believed justified at this time since the manganese content should drop significantly as soon as the reservoir level is high enough to permit the supply to be ' withdrawn from an intermediate level. In the meantime, the treatment plant should be operated in such a manner that the greatest practical degree of manganese removal is accomplished. It is recommended therefore that: 1. Copper sulfate treatment of Santa Margarita Reservoir be undertaken this winter. 2. A study be made to determine the feasibility of microstraining to remore algae. 3. Plant scale tests be made using potassium permanganate. 4. Used wash water be returned to the plant influent on a continuous basis. 1/2/62 - pg. 6 5• Lime feeding equipment be repaired or replaced and the feed be adjusted to maintain the pH of the water entering the clarifier at or just below calcium equilibrium. 6. Surface wash equipment be installed in the filters. 7. Head loss indicators be provided for each filter. B. Sodium polyphosphate be applied to the filtered water on a trial basis. 9• The treatment plant staff be increased by one operator to , allow time for laboratory work necessary to evaluate and control the various treatment processes." The City Clerk then read the comments of Mr. E. P. Thompson, Water Supt., on the above listed recommendations of Brown & Caldwell as follows: COMMENT ON RECOMMENDATION NO. 1. "In stored water, manganese builds up by a combination of biologic and chemical processes working together. That biologic activity is a large factor in dissolving manganese is shown by the general lack of manganese in running streams where the water is normal for the area. Once the water is stored and lush plant growths are allowed to flourish, manganese and a host of taste and odor producing compounds are most certain to appear. Copper sulphate treatment of Santa Margarita Lake should be undertaken this winter after microscopic studies have been indicated, the types and quantities of organisips present and the quantities of" copper sulphate to be used." COMMENT ON RECOMMENDATION NO. 2. "I recommend that such a study not be undertaken until it is determined that copper sulphate treatment is unsuccessful. It may be also possible that there will be enough water in Whale Rock Reservoir so that the use of Santa Margarita Lake water can be discontinued during periods when algal blooms and other conditions at .the lake are not conducive to good raw water quality. COMMENT ON RECOMMENDATION NO. 3. "One of the main advantages of permanganate treatment is the retention of manganese in the settling basin. This means that the manganese settles out in the plant before it reaches the filters and thus not only does not over- burden the filters but is prevented from entering the distribution system. Per- manganate is also a very good oxidant for removing organic materials, but is very expensive. The plant staff will con- tinue to experiment with permanganate treatment during low consumption periods this winter to determine if this treat- ment would be the least expensive method of manganese removal." COMMNT ON RECOMMENDATION N0. 4. "Insofar as practicable, this is being done. COMMENT ON RECOMMENDATION NO. 5. ' "A "Syntron" electric vibrator has been purchased and mounted on one of the existing feeders and is giving good results. COMMENT ON RECODPIENDATION NO. 6. "This is a logical suggestion but is expensive. In my opinion the present method of washing the filters with a high pressure nozzle is sufficient." 1/2/62 - pg. 7 1 1 COMMENT ON RECOMMENDP. TION NO. 7. "The head loss indicators that were installed during plant construction have not been reliable. They have only served as very rough indicators of the head loss across the filters. As a result, the operator judges from experience when it is necessary to backwash the filters. To remedy this defect would be expensive." COMMNT ON RECOMMENDATION NO. 8. "This treatment should be experimented with if satisfactory arrange- ments cannot be worked out to copper sulphate the lake water. COMMENT ON REC0,12ENDATION NO. 9. "The growth of the City and the substantial increase in water con- sumption requires the filtration plant to be operated at or near capacity for more extended periods each year. The plant has been in operation for over ten years and is presenting an ever increas- ing maintenance workload for plant personnel. The greatly increased demands upon the plant and plant staff have made proper and efficient operation at all times, difficult. The present plant staff of two operators have their time divided as follows: two -man operation of the plant three days per week while four days per week the plant is operated by one man. I believe that the employment of an additional plant operator is fully justified." SUMMARY: "I believe that for the present, recommendations one and nine of the Brown & Caldwell report be given serious consideration by the City Council." Mayor Davidson stated that the City Council's primary responsibility is in supplying of good, clean, potable water to the citizens of San Luis Obispo. Councilman Graves reported to the City Council that he had contacted Dr. ichard Pimentel stating that the doctor was willing to make a survey in the lake if permission was granted to go into the lake to make the neces- sary studies, and he would then prepare a report for the City Council. This study and report would be made at no expense to the City except for equipment, etc. Councilman Craves suggested that R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer get permission for Dr. Pimentel to go into the lake and make the re- quired survey of the reservoir. Mayor Davidson stated we must take immediate action to start with treat- ment on the lake. I am a little hazy as to what procedure we must take. I would like to see a formal request from the Council that treatment be instituted at once. Councilman Miller so moved; seconded by Councilman Craves. The Mayor continued:;:the County is the operator of the facility so I imagine they will have to do the treatment or else give the City permission to do so. At least we have to negotiate. Mr. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer stated the Council has made such a request and Mr. Gallagher has had the matter under study for some months, and asked Mr. E. P. Thompson, Water Supt., if this was correct. Mr. Thompson stated as•a result of a joint meeting he had written a letter to-74T. . Gallagher requesting that this matter be considered. Mr. R. D. Miller, stated in the meantime, we had provided Tc9r. Gallagher with a copy of the Brown & Caldwell study. 1/2/62 - pg. 8 Mayor Davidson said it seems important that we get something started at once. It i� s absolutely necessary that treatment be made, and with the way the rain- fall has gone so far, although we have had a good storm, it doesn't look like we will be able to count too much on Whale Rock in 162. At least we can't plan on it. He stated that we would have to treat Santa Margarita Lake. Mr. J. H. FitzpatricA City Clerk then re -read the motion, as follows: It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that a request be made that immediate steps be taken to begin copper sulphate treatment of Santa Margarita Lake. ' Motion was passed unanimously. Junelyn Whiteford appeared before the City Council stating that she under - stood.that an application for amendment of the permit held by the City of San Luis Obispo to allow overnight camping on Santa Margarita Lake was just a formality as the state has already approved the overnight camping area. Robert Williams, Concessionaire at Santa Margarita Lake appeared before the ouncil stating that there were two considerations before this group at this time: 1. A good water supply for the citizens of the City of San Luis Obispo. 2. A recreation area for other citizens to use. He stated that an adequate treatment plant could be built by the City which would guarantee good potable water from the lake and still allow recreation at the same time. He also stated that this council had agreed when a meeting was held with county representatives, as long as Title 17 was adhered to, the City would allow recreation to continue and expand at the lake. He urged that the City Council appoint a com- mittee to try and come up with a compromise which would guarantee good water for consumption and still allow recreation at the lake. 1 Mayor Davidson stated that the City Council's main interest in this matter was the health and safety of the citizens of the City by get- ting as pure a water supply as possible, and no other. Mr. Williams asked if some sort of algae control were guaranteed, and if i—I tle l7 were enforced, would the Council go on record as approving camping and recreation at the reservoir? Council City Attorney William M. Houser stated that the City/Attorne-� could not guarantee anything until the City's health officers had approved the neces- sary safeguards at the lake. Councilman Graves stated that the Council's main interest was the safety and purity of the water for human consumption, but he would agree that if all safeguards as recommended by the City's consulting engineers and health officers were established, they he would agree with expanding recreation at the reservoir. Mr. Jordan appeared before the City Council and asked what the.City had done for water supply before the construction of the dam? Did they own their own wells, and if so, what has happened to them? Mr. Thompson, Water Superintendent stated the City had never owned an adequate well for domestic water and the City's water supply had come from rented wells in the Laguna area, and the City now received about 95% of its water from Salinas Reservoir. Mr. Thompson also stated that the City could only amend the permit as far as the area on which they had control, which was the filtration plant, transmission lines and distribution system. lx. Communication from the County Department of Public Health regarding amending the permit held by the City of San Luis Obispo at Santa Margarita Lake to allow for overnight camping was referred to E. P. Thompson, Water Superin- tendent for study and recommendation to the City Council. 1/2/62 - pg. 9 16. Mr. E. P. Thompson, iWater. Supt. , requested. permission to advertise for sale of property which was surplus to the needs of his department. Mr. Thompson listed the items of surplus property for the Council's information. Mr. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer was requested to contact other City Departments to see if they had any use for the surplus equipment, and if not, prepare an advertisement for sale of surplus property of the Water Department and any other surplus property of the City. ' 17. City Attorney William M. Houser presented for the Council's consider- ation the following ordinance prohibiting boats containing mechanical, electrical, or sources of power other then sails or oars from operating on Laguna Lake, other than boats authorized by the City Council for patrol and maintenance purposes. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE NO. 217 (1962 Series) "An ordinance prohibiting power boats on guna Lake." Passed to print on following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: none 18. For the Council'.s information, claim against the City by Olive M. Burk- hart for damage to her automobile when she ran over markers covering newly painted whate lines on Johnson Avenue. Referred to the City's insurance carrier. At this time Mr. Herb Grundell appeared before the City Council re- questing action by the Council in granting an exception to the Muni- cipal Code allowing him to connect to utilities so that he may open his office on Santa Rosa Street before the matter of parking layout ' is settled as the City Engineer claims the present layout is inadequate as it does not allow cars to enter and exit the property in a forward direction, but requires cars to back out into the street which is not allowed by the code. Mr. Grundell stated that he would be willing to work with the City Engineer in order to provide adequate parking, but he must be out of his present location by the 13th of January and must move by the 16th. Mr. Grundell stated he understood when his plans were approved the parking layout was also approved, but unfortunately, because of the requirement of 10 ft. setback on Santa Rosa, he was forced to move the building back which cramped the parking. He stated he was not aware of this until this morning. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, it was moved that the City grant exception to allow a hookup of utilities and final inspection pending granting of a variance by the Planning Commission in the Parking layout. Motion died for lack of a second. The City Council discussed the request of Mr. Grundell with members of the staff. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Ship- s, the Planning andBuilding Director was instructed to allow a hookup of utilities on a temporary basis for Mr. Grundell. Motion carried. 19. Mr. Houser, City Attorney presented to the City Council proposal for legal services in connection with the proposed sewer and water bond ' issue submitted by O'Melveney & Meyers. Mr. Houser stated the pro- posal depended on whether the City used general obligation bonds or revenue bonds as the fees, and requirements were different for both types of bonds. Mr. Houser suggested that as these fees are standard with all firms that the City retain O'Melveney & Meyers to advise the financial consultants and the City, and after the Council has decided upon the procedure they will enter into a formal contract with the legal firm. Council order No. 32. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the suggestions of the City Attorney were accepted and s. Houser authorized to notify the firm that the City wishes their services. 1/2/62 - pg. 10 20. Communication from the Public Housing Administration notifying the City that there does not appear to be any danger that the low rent housing units would not be available for allocation to the City of San Luis Obispo, after-a successful election in June, 1962. Communication received and filed. Mayor Davidson recommended that the City forward all available information on low cost housing to the multiple listing service for their information, and possibly, allow them to submit names of realtors for membership on the City Housing Commission. Mr. Richard Willet representing the multiple listing service stated that 1 this group wished to know more about the low cost housing, issue and at this time did not know whether they wished to work on this program but did wish to have more information so that they could be better informed. Mr. Harry Fryers Sr. stated that he objected to allowing the multiple listing service group to suggest anyone for membership to the housing commission as he was sure that they would be biased against the program. He also stated that the City Council should decide who would be on the Housing Commission, and not the Multiple Listing Service. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, was instructed to make all inform- ation_ available on low cost housing, to the Multiple listing Service. 21. The matter of appointments of members to the City Housing Commission was held over to the meeting of January 15, 1962. 22. For the Council's information invoice received from the Department of Water Resources as of December 31, 1961, for 5196,582.17. City paid $1502000.00 per Council action December 18, 1961, leaving unpaid bal- ance of $46,582.17 on which interest will accrue at 4% per annum. 23. Communication from General Services Administration notifying the City Council that they wish to rescind their notice of termination of lease at the recreation building. 1 On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the Mayor was authorized to sign the notice on behalf' of the City. 2h. Communication from U.S. Army Engineers notifying the City that a nation- wide survey was being made to identify and mark available buildings for use as fallout shelters and asked the cooperation of the City in making this survey. Mayor Davidson reported the Assistant Director of Civil Defense was aware of the request and would cooperate fully on this survey. 24. Communication from the California Society of Professional Engineers re- -A garding the making of a feasibility survey in converting the basement of the City Hall for a Disaster Control Center. Referred to Councilman Graves for clarification of services offered. 25. Dropped from agenda 26. Communication from the Shoreline Planning Association announcing the annual .conference to be held in Morro Bay., January 19, 19 2, was received and filed. 27. Notice from the League of California Cities of a special League Conference to be held on February 1, and 2, 1962, in Sacramento, on Metropolitan Government, ordered received and filed. 28. Mayor Davidson presented a request from the residents of San Luis Drive to eliminate the DIP signs at San Luis Drive and Andrews Street, and in place of the sign to place DIP on the street. After discussion by the City Council it was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, that the matter be referred to the ity Engineer for study and report of recommendations.to the Traffic Committee. 1/2/62 - pg. 11