HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/05/1962Mr. Robert Brown asked how were the cost estimate of the project arrived at
and were equipment supplies contacted for price estimates.
Mr. Paul Adamson, Engineer, stated that the estimated construction costs
were based on estimated cost of material in place and comparative equipment
costs.
Jack Fabbri stated that he believed both projects were necessary and
congratulated the City Council in presenting this program for the
consideration of the public. He also asked that the City Council
consider the minimum amount of dollars required to build each project and
that any other debts of the City be excluded on the present issue, particul-
arly the over -costs of the Whale Rock Project which is being handled on
a loan basis from other City accounts. -
Dr. Middleton stated that we need these projects and he believed that
someone should pass the hat to raise funds for campaign purposes.
C. A. Maino urged that the Whale Rock Project be kept out of this campaign
as each project should-stand on its own feet.
Mayor Davidson stated:
"Search all you Parks in all your Cities, you'll find no statues
to committees. What makes a good committee? A good Committee is the
one that brings together dedicated individuals, each of whom makes
his contribution and no one leaves it to the other fellow."
On motion of Councilwoman McNeil, seconded by Councilman Miller, the meeting
was adjourned.
Approved this day of oWdOl 1962
City Clerlt
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 5, 1962 - 7 :30 F. 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, Gerald W. Shipsey,'Clay P. Davidson
Absent: None
City Staff Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, William Houser, City
Attorney, R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, D. F.
Romero, City Engineer, Lee Scholbohm, Fire Chief, E. P.
Thompson, Water Supt.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following
corrections were made to the minutes of the meeting of February 19, 1962:
1. Item 17, page 4, line 3, the word "final" should read "tentative." '
2. Item 7, page 2, line 9, effective date should be "March 1, 1962."
3. Item 18, page 5, motion following requirement #22 should read as follows:
"On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, Mr. Skinner,
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subdivider, was to reimburse on a front foot basis across the entire
fronfage of the Lakewood Subdivision which could be served.by the existing
12" water main in Madonna Road."
Minutes of February 13 and February 19 were approved as corrected.
On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, claims against
the city for the month of March, 1962 were approved subject to the approval of
the Administrative Officer.
' 1. The followin Resolution was introduced b motion of Councilman Shipsey,
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seconded by Councilman Graves:
Resolution No. 898 " A Resolution increasing the 1961 - 62 Budget."
(Account No. 774, Water - Chemicals and Filtering Materials, to be increased
by $5,000.00)
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
2. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the following
salary step increases were approved:
Randres 0. Dunahee, Legal and Administrative Secretary, from Step 2,
at $340 per month to Step 3, at $360 per month.
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Frances
Step 3,
H. Hansen,
at $322 per
Stenographer, from Step 2, at $305 per month to
month.
Marilyn
H. Pierce,
Typist - Clerk, from Step 3, at $305 per month to
Step 4,
at $322 per
month.
Arline Valdes, Stenographer, from Step 2, at $305 per month to Step 3,
at $322 per month.
3. Report of the City Council on the recommendations of Hutcheson, Horn,
Johnson & Hey, Independent Auditors, on the interim audit of City Financial
records through December 31, 1961.
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated that he agreed with all the
recommendations and actions taken expept for the recommendation that a
bond register be maintained by the City Clerk and with the recommendation
that coupons should rnot be pasted in folders, but should be filed by issue
and by coupon.::number with each group of a given'coupon number securely
bound by a wire wrap when the series was completed.
Mr. Miller stated that he believed the present system being used by the City
Clerk is more than adequate for proper control, and that the system presently
being used was installed 'after quite a research program in attempting to
find a method best for filing these coupons. Mr. Miller urged that no
changes be made on these two items as they will add additional problems
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Motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman McNeil that the City
Clerk not institute-a bond register and that no change be made in the present
method of filing cancelled interest coupons.. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the interim
'report of -the- independent auditors was approved.
4. Mr. Houser, .City Attorney, reported to the City Council on the action to date
and progress of the City Housing Authority and that they had asked for a
$100.00 grant from the City Council in order to purchase basic office
supplies needed to start their operations.
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, asked the Council that instead of a
grant, would it be easier if the Housing Authority let the City haldle their
purchases for them rather than a flat $100.00 grant.
After discussion by the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Shipsey,
seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City Council make a $100.00 grant I
to the City Housing Authority. Motion carried.
5. At this time the City Council discussed the approval and adoption of the
financial report of Stone and Youngberg, financial consultants, dated
February 16,1962, entitled " Sinancial Report of Water and Sewer Improvements
For the City of San Luis Obispo."
City Council also discussed the type of financing which would be used to
serve that project. It was decided to be revenue bonds.
City Council also dicided to combine the bond election with the general
primary of June, 1962 and also that the Council would ask authorization
of $930,000 of bonds for the sewer plant and 1,600,000 for the water plant.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the following
resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION: 899 "A Resolution approving the financing procedure for
Water and Sewerage improvements."
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
6. At this time the City Council discussed persons to be appointed to a
steering committee for the Sewer and Water Bond issue. Several names were
presented but as all councilmen had not yet had an opportunity to contact
prospective members, the steering committee appointments were dropped until
an adjourned meeting to be held Thursday, March 8, 1962.
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported to the City Council that Mr.
Tom Coull, Administrator for the French Hospital, offered the facilities
of his office to. help in these two bond proposals.
7. Mr. Romero, City Engineer,.presented for the City Council's information,
the problem of Mr. Melvyn Stilwell in that the sewer line which passed
through the Stilwell property goes under the proposed carport floor and
that the City Building Department would not issue a building permit to
finish the construction of the carport over the sewer line.
Mr. Stilwell appeared before the City Council requesting that the City
Council allow him to complete his carport on his property even though the
sewer line goes under the garage floor.
After discussion by the City Council, Mr. Houser, City Attorney said that
he had suggested to Mr. Stilwell.and the Building Department, that the
property owner could file a covenant which would run with the land that
any additional cost to maintain, service or repair the sewer line under the
conditions outlined by the City Attorney.
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the appointment of Marilyn Gipson
as Stenographer in the -City Clerks office at $290.00 a month, effective March
5, 1962.
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8. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage:
Ordinance No. 217 "An Ordinance prohibiting power boats on Laguna Lake."
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.
9. On notion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following
ordinance was introduced for final-passage:
Ordinance No. 218 "Subdivision Ordinance."
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L: Graves, Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. On motioe of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
ordinance was introduced for final passage:
Ordinance No. 219 "An Ordinance amending Section 3200.12 of the Municipal
Code, providing for time limits on loading zones."
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret M. McNeil, R. L. Graves, Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P.-Davi -dson
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
11. Communication from the Southern Pacific Company forwarding an agreement for
installation of crossing gates, -etc., at the Foothill Boulevard intersection
with the S. P. tracks.
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, reviewed this matter to date for the
City Council. Mr. Miller recommended that no action be taken on this matter
until a report has been received from Paul Adamson, consulting engineer, who
is preparing a study for construction.of a crossing at this intersection.
Mr. Romero also was asked to have Mr. Adamson,--engineer, seek a meeting with
Cal Poly, the Division of Highways and the Department of Architecture
regarding future plans for this crossing. Mr. Miller was requested to
write to the Southern Pacific Company regarding the actions being taken
by the City.
12. Communication from the Department of Fish and Game, requesting information
from the City regarding plans that have been made or will be made for
public access to the Whale Rock Reservoir for fishing.
Mr.--Houser, City Attorney, presented for-the Council's information the
present agreement between the operators of the dam and Fish and Game
Commission which states that when the-dam holds•9,000 acre feet of water
on-the lst of.April, a• fishery program could be introduced, but as the
lake does not contain-anywhere near this amount of water, Mr. Houset.
recommended that the City advise the Fish and Game Commission of the
Conditions - of- the - agreement regarding amount of water, etc.
Mr. Thompson, Water Superintendent, reported that of March S, 1962, the dam
held approzimately 5,800 acre feet of water.'
Administrative Officer
his previous letter to
Fish and Game.
13. Communication from the
Cities letter of Febru+
use of Santa Margarita
Miller suggested that Mr. Houser send a copy of
the Regional Director of Region #3, Department of
State Department of Public Health, answering the
;ry 14, 1962 regarding proposed additional recreational
Lake.
City Clerk Fitzpatrick, read the questions as presented by the City Attorney
and the answer received from Dr. Merrill, Director of Department:of'
Public Health.
After discussion of the City Council, Councilman Graves suggested that the
City Council meet with the Board of Supervisors, the Bureau and Health
Officer to go over these problems. Mr. Miller was instructed to send a
copy of the letter of February 14, 1962 and Dr. Merrills letter of February
21, 1962 to the County Board of Supervisors and the County Health Officer.
Mr. Robert Williams, concessionaire at Santa Margarita Lake also asked
that he be sent a copy of these two communications.
14. Traffic Committee report of March 1, 1962.
62 -3 -1C. On the request of the Richardson Funeral Home that parking be
regulated in the area to the rear of their establishment, the Traffic
Committee feels that the area should be posted for no parking between
signs as far as the first power-pole on the'north side of the area which
is located near the rear of the Buy Rite Drug Store. This will elimi=
nate all day parking and should allow a better parking and traffic
situation in the area. The Public Works Department also plans to install
a modern type driveway ramp for the alley which should save a few tail
pipes.
On motion of Councilman Graves, Seconded by Councilman Miller, the
following resolution was introduced:
Resolution No. 900 "A Resolution executing a no parking zone in-the alley
between Richardson Funeral Home and Buy Rite Drug Store."
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
62 -3 -2C The Traffic Committee is currently studying the proposal for
installation -of all,:day parking on Pacific-Street and should Abe able
to report _to-:the Council within a few weeks.
62 -3 -3T The Traffic Committee has notice& an obstruction to visibility
on the southwest corner of Islay and Broad Streets and, it the Council
has no objection, the City Engineer's Office will take steps to have
this hazard eliminated.
No objection by the City Council.
62 -3 -4T • The City Engineer's Office has been working for.some time on.
street lighting installations for the lower Higuera Street area recently
annexed to the City, for San Luis Drive between California Blvd, and
Johnson Avenue, and for a single light at the end of the cul -de -sac off
Cecelia Court. The City Engineer has sketches to present to the-Council
on -the Traffic Committee recommendations in this regard, and if the.Council
has no objection, it is recommended that the City Engineer be authorized
to order the new street lights.
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Mr. Romero, City Engineer, presented sketches showing lighting lay outs
for the Council's information.
A. Lower Higuera Street.
10 - 4000 Lumen and 1 - .10,000 Lumen at .a cost of approximately
$41.30 per month.
B. "San Luis Drive (California to Johnson)
1 - 10,000 Lumen and 3 - 6000 Lumen at a cost of approximately
$18.55 per month.
C. Cecilia -Court
1 - 2500 Lumen light at a cost of approximately $2.50 per month.
On- motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, the repaxt
of the City.Eagineer was approved and installation of the lights authorized.
15. A report from William Flom, Park Superintendent, of the summer recreation
program and use of City - School facilities was presented as requested by
the City Council.
Report was -held over for study by City Council.
Mayor Davidson presented a communication for the San Luis Obispo Sch3ol.Board
for the Council's information forwarding plot plan of the Laguna Lake Jr. High
School.
16. For the Council's approval, utility agreement between the City and Division
of Highways, for the "Madonna Road Water Main Relocation, Project W62 was
presented.
The agreements provide that work will`:,be-contracted for by the City and
paid for by the Division of Highways."
On motIon:of Councilman Miller,- seconded by Councilwoman, McNeil, the
' Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
17. Communication from Jerrold:Electronics- Corporation requesting- that,the City
18. Council pass an ordinance which would grant a franchise for a community
antenna.system and of the corporation.'
Also, communication and reports were received from H. & B. Communications
Corporation requesting a franchise for a community antenna system for the
City.
Mr. John Muir, representing H. & B. Communication Corporation appeared
before the Council stating that his company wished to serve the City
.with --a C. A.• S.-if.-the-City--.Council-would pass.an ordinance.which would,
allow the granting of a franchise for this business In the City. Mr.- Muir
stated that.he understood that the.City Council was presently actively
engaged in a sewer and water bond election program;r,and, that if they wished
to hold the cable T.V. matter off until later in the year when the sewer
and water bond issue has been settled, it would be fine with them.' Mr.
Muir stated that community antenna systems, also known as cable T.V., -
are being operated in 26 Cities in the U: S. and Canada by his company.
Mr.:. Herbert C..Gundell;• attorney: representing •KSBY- TiV.-presented• for the
i.Council!s information a communication from:;the.U. S. Senator, W. G. -
Magmuson; regarding Senate'Bill 2633, which provides for a system of
' licensing and controlling of C. A. S. systems.
Mr. Grundell also presented the Council with a document denying a microwave
system for Cody, Wyoming. Mr. Grundell stated that each member of the City
Council would receive a copy of the documents that he was quoting from.
Mr. Gundell stated that his client -would-naturally:)like.•to protect his.
investments in T. V. in the area and that his :client believed,:that C: A. S.
or cable T. V. was a fore - runner to pay T. V. which would eliminate free
T. V. as we have today, but, if the City Council went along with these
applications•for.C: A; S., or:cable.,T. N., that he requested that his
client RSBY -TV doing business as Central California•Communications Corporation
be allowed to apply for a franchise on the open market with the Council
awarding a franchise to the best advantage of the City of San Luis Obispo.
Mr. Muir of H. &. B. Communication stated that he was pleased to hear Mr.
Grundell's statements on behalf of his client, RSBY -TV and that they too '
would attempt to acquire a franchise for a C. A. S. system.
Mr. Murphy, attorney representing Jarrold Electronics Corporation, appeared
before.the Council on behalf of his clients application, stating.that he
believed that there is need for this service in San Luis Obispo in order
to give citizens the advantage of all T. V. programs being offered. He
-also stated that his company was well qualified to place this system into
operation and asked that the Council give careful condideration to the
granting of a franchise for cable T. V. and that the Council should start
looking into the matter of requirements for granting a franchise, such
as experience in the cable.T.•Vw - filed, financial backing, etc.
Mr. HRuser,_City-Attorney, stated that in accordance with the City Charter,
the City should pass a resolution .of•intention -of :- granting.a frachise, and
then pass an ordinance granting the franchise. He further stated that
the City Council should set minimum requirements so that all applicatits
for the franchise would be aware of the conditions for applying, which
would include franchise rate, monthly charge to consumer, performance bonds,
starting date, and completion date, etc.
The City Council discussed the various approaches for proceeding with these
requests for cable T. V. franchises.
Mayor Davidson suggested that this matter be held over until after the June
5 bond election.
City Council concurred with the Mayor's suggestion.
19. Communication from the Safety Committee of Emerson School P. T. A.,• requesting
that the City Council place a crossing guard at the intersection of Higuera
and Nipomo Streets.
Mrs. Northington, president of Emerson P. T. A. appeared before the City
Council and said that 37 students from Emerson and 41 students from the
Mission school had to cross this intersection each day in order to get to
school and that this was an extremely heavily travelled street and the
motorists will not allow enough time for the children to cross the street.
She.added. that the intersection of Nipomo and Marsh was protected by crossing
gurads which has as heavy traffic as Nipomo and Higuera and urged that the
City Council place a guard at this intersection.
On .motion of Councilman Miller; seconded by Mayor Davidson, Administrative
Officer-Miller, was instructed to hire a crossing guard for the intersection
of Higuera and Nipomo. Motion carried.
20. Communications from the property owner of Lots 0, P. and Q. of the resubs.
of lots 58, 61, 62, 639 64, and 65 of the Rancho Canada de Los Osos and
La Laguna for annexation to the City of.San Luis Obispo. (Lakewood Sttbdiv.)
The matter was referred to the Planning Commission on motion of Councilman ,
Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey..
21. Communications from the City Planning Commission forwarding to the City Council,
a Priority Schedule of Major Streets and Structures necessary to complete
the circulation plan proposed in the recently adopted Master Street and
Highway Plan and recommending that the Council adopt the schedule.
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The-City Council and staff discussed various-times shown in the Priority
Schedules as suggested by the Planning Commission.
22. Communication from the City Planning Commission, forwarding for the City
Council's consideration, the proposed regarding of Section G of the proposed
Grading And Excavating Ordinance.and addition of Section P, Liability
Insurance and Section Q, responsibility of "Permittee.
After discussion by the Council, the following ordinance was introduced by
Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey:
ORDINANCE N0. 220 "An ordinance providing for regulation of Grading and
Excavating operations."
Passed and adopted by 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
23. Communications from the City Planning Commission, reporting to the City
Council their recommendation that the City Council make no request for
passenger loading and unloading facilities in future freeway construction
In the City.
City Council discussed the recommendation of -the Planning Commission and
it was suggested that probably before making a recommendation to,-the
Division of Highways, the City Council should receive the thinking to
the Greyhound Bus Corp., to get their reaction on this matter.
24. Communication from the Assistant Director of Civil Defense requesting
the Council's permission to rewire and.make. panel changes in the City Hall
lighting system so as to allow all emergency power from the generator to
be shunted to the basement control center.
Mayor Davidson suggested that this matter should be- studied by the City
Council at their budget session later on this year.
Mr. Abraham suggested that the Council should also consider.-the emergency
lighting problems under normal conditions and under disaster conditions
when the power could be shifted to the basement control center.
Request was referred-to the Planning & Building Director for cost estimates
for•the•Council's consideration at budget time.
25. Order of the State Water Rights Board allowing change in place of use of
Santa Margarita water for the City of San Luis Obispo was.:received. and filed.
26. Report of Registration dated January, 1962 from the Secretary of State
was ordered received and filed.
27. The Sixth Annual Report by the Curator of the San Luis Obispo County
Historical Museum was ordered received and filed, and the City Clerk
was requested to write the Curator thanking her for the report.
28. Claim of Warren Bass and Geneive A. Bass, 159 Tassajara Drive; for damage
to house and personal property caused by sewer back upcon February 7, 8,
& 9 was referred to the Insurance carrier.
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Newsletter from League of California Cities dated February 21, 1962 was
conbidered by City Council.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the following
resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 903 "A resolution urging the imposition of a one percent
tax on telephone company.receipts."
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
On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following
resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 904 "A resolution protesting the county proposal to take
City liquor license revenue."
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
City Clerk was requested to send a copy of the resolutions to the Governor,
State Senator and Assemblymen, and the League of California Cities.
30. Mayor Davidson announced that the next quarteriy meeting of the League
of Cities will be held in San Luis Obispo in mid -May of 1962, with this
City as hosts.
Administrative Officer Miller and City Clerk Fitzpatrick were appointed as
committee to make arrangements for the meeting.
31. The annual report of the San Luis Obispo Police Department for 1961 was
ordered received and filed.
32. Application of Mr. Negranti for one additional card table at 978 Morro
Street was granted on motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman
Miller.
33. The City Clerk reported to the City Council that on the title report
requested by.the City for property owners:of.South Street, east of Broad
Street, that the Title Insurance and Trust Company stated the search might
cost up to $300.00 due to complications involved in the Pacific Coast
Railroad property crossing this property and wished to know if Council
wished to proceed with the search.
City Clerk was instructed to proceed with the title search.
34. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Miller, the City
Attorney was instructed : to %. -write to the Count1r;. Board of Supervisors regard-
ing their application for use of Santa Margarita from the City of Paso
Robles to zone 2. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Shipsey,
adjourned to 12:00 noon March 8,
seconded by.Councilman Miller, the meeting
1962 at the Madonna Inn.
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