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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 19, 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,
Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson
Absent: None
City Staff Present: J. W.' Abraham, Planning Director; William Flory, Park and
Recreation Superintendent; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk;
William Houser, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative
Officer; Lee Schlobohm, Fire Chief; William Schofield,
Police Chief; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; E. P. Thompson,
Water Superintendent.
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On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the minutes of March
5 were approved.
Claims against the City for the month of March, 1962 were approved and ordered paid
subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer on motion of Councilman Shipsey,
seconded by Councilman Miller.
1. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following
resolution was introduced:
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RESOLUTION NO. 901 (1962 Series) "A resolution making transfer to the Whale Rock
Fund on a loan basis and providing methods of repayment for this loan- transfer."
($47,047:99 from Public Improvement and Betterment Fund.)
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
On motion of Councilman Graves,
Resolution was introduced:
seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the following
RESOLUTION NO. 902 (1962 Series) "A resolution increasing the 1961 -62 Budget."
(Added to.Account No. 151, Utility Sewer Revolving Fund.).
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
On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman-Miller, the following
Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 905 (1962 Series) "A resolution increasing and adjusting the
1961 -62 Budget." (Account No. 732, Water - Maintenance of Pumping Equipment, to
be-increased by $191.80 and Account No. 222, Water Vouchers Payable, be de-
creased by $191.80. Account No. 704, Water Purchase, be increased by $20,000.)
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey,.Clay P. Davidson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the follow-
ing Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 906 (1962 Series) "A resolution decreasing-the 1961 -62.
Budget." (Account No. 211.152 Ferrini Inspection Fees, be increased by
$375.00; Account No. 211.14, Skinner Inspection Fees #4, be decreased by
$450.00.)
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
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
salary step increases were approved:
Frederic W. Goodman, Police Officer, from Step 1 at $402 per month to
Step 2 at $425 per month.
John Gene Silva, Jr., Fireman, from Step 3 at $448 per month to Step
4 at $475 per month. _.
6. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, the Mayor
was authorized to accept and record Grant Deed from Chalmer W. Ferris for
street widening of Foothill Boulevard.
7. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller,.the Mayor was
authorized to accept Grant Deed from Nellie Penman, an easement.for sewer
pipe lines.
8. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported on the visit of eight Japanese
newspaper political writers who will arrive in San Luis Obispo under spon-
sorship of Japanese Newspaper Editors and Publishers Association and the
Asia Foundation, and will visit San Luis Obispo City and Cal Poly on Friday,
March 23, 1962 and would like to meet with the City Council at noon Friday
at a joint luncheon.
City Council stated that they would like to have lunch with the Japanese
newspaper writers.
9. Communication from Chamber of Commerce notifying the City Council that the
Chamber Board of Directors have voted unanimously to endorse the decision
of the City Council to place the sewage treatment plant expansion on the
June Ballot.
10. City Clerk Fitzpatrick reported on the following bids received for con -
struction.of Madonna_Road Water Main Relocation Project:
1. W. M. Lyles Co. $35,193.00
P. 0. Box 495
Avenal, California
2. Smee's $42,288.00
2959 S. Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Mr. Romero, City Engineer, stated that this was a very complex project and
that he believed that the City received a.good bid from the lowest bidder
and.recommended that the City Council accept.the low bid of Lyles Co.,
$35,193.00.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, recommended that the City Council award the bid
to Lyles Co. subject to final approval of State Division of Highways.
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On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the low bid of
Lyles Co. was accepted to final approval of State Division of Highways and also
authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with State Division of Highways
Authorities for a total of $39,000 for the project instead of•$25,000.
11. Mr. Houser, City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance
authorizing the exchange of property and a lease with the San Luis Obispo School
District. Mr. Houser explained that this action was necessary, since a previous
ordinance had made an error in the description of property being granted to the
school district by the City.
On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following
ordinance was introduced:
ORDINANCE NO. 221 (1962 Series) "An ordinance authorizing the exchange of property
and a lease with the San Luis Obispo School District."
Introduced and passed to print 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
12. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, Ehe following
Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 907 (1962 Series) "A Resolution of the Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo, California, ordering, calling, providing for and giving notice
of a special municipal election to be held in said City on Tuesday, June 5,
1962 for the purpose.of submitting to the qualified voters of said City a pro-
position for the issuance of sewer revenue bonds by said City and consolidating
said election with the statewide.direct primary election to be held on same date."
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
On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following
Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 908 (1962 Series) "A Resolution of the.Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo, California, authorizing the citizens committee to file a written
argument for a City measure."
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
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 909 (1962 Series) "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County
of San Luis Obispo to consolidate the City of San Luis Obispo bond election to be
held June 5, 1962 with statewide direct primary election to be held on same date."
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves,
Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson
NOES: None_.
ABSENT: None
Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
13. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the.follow-
ing Resolution was introduced: =
RESOLUTION NO. 910 (1962 Series) "A Resolution of the Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo, California, ordering, calling, providing for and giving
notice of a special municipal election to be held in said City on Tuesday,
June 5,.1962 for the purpose of submitting to the.qualified voters of said
City a proposition for the issuance of water revenue bonds by said City and
consolidating said election with the statewide direct primary election to
be held on same date."
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
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the follow-
ing Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 911 (1962 Series) "A Resolution of the Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing the citizens committee.to.file a
written argument for a City measure."
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
On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, the follow-
ing Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 912 (1962-Series) "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, requesting the Board of Supervisors of
the County of San Luis Obispo to consolidate the City of San Luis Obispo bond
election to be held June 5, 1962 with statewide direct primary election to be
held on same date."
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
14. Resolution of the Public Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo '
recommending that the City Council call a special election for a low rent
housing - project; said election to be held on June 5, 1962.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the follow-
ing Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 914 (1962 Series) "A Resolution calling a special municipal low
rent housing project election to be held in the City of San Luis Obispo on
June 5, 1962."
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
On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following
Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 915 (1962 Series) "A Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors
of the County of San Luis Obispo to consolidate the .City.of..San Luis Obispo Low.
Rent Housing Project election to be held June 5, 1962 with statewide direct primary
election to be held on same date."
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
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION N0: 916 -(1962 Series) "A Resolution of the Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo advising the City Housing Authority to file a written argument
in favor of low rent housing project."
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
Mr. Willett appeared before the City Council stating that he questioned the ad-
visability of calling an election for low cost housing at the same time the City
is considering the passage of Sewer and Water Bonds. He believes that the addition
of the low cost housing program at this election could possibly jeopardize the
passage-of the-more-important Water and Sewer Bond Issues.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, announced that the City Housing Authority was requesting
an election at this time as there is money presently available for this project
and that the possibility of an election'at a later date might find a lack of
available money and that the Housing Authority must have approval of Public Housing
by electorate before the money can be applied for.
Mr. R. L. Graves said the Council had rejected the idea of an earlier special
election because of the expense involved.
15. Report from Park Superintendent William.Flory on the summer recreation program
and use of City - School facilities, as requested by the City Council.
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated that this report should be considered
by the-City Council at the time they are considering all budgets in the City.
City Council discussed with Mr. Flory items that might be considered prior to
approval of the regular City budget, depending on progress at the C. L. Smith school.
After discussion the matter-was referred to Council Budget Session.
15A. Mayor Davidson presented to the City Council a proposed plot plan for Jr. High
School at Laguna Lake sites for Council's information.
After discussion by the Council the matter was referred to the City staff.
16. Communication from State Public Utilities Commission regarding the matter of im-
proving public safety at Crossing No. E -250.5 intersection of Foothill Boulevard
and Southern Pacific Company main line.
Mr. Romero, City Engineer, stated that he was meeting with representatives
of the Division.of Highways, of the.College, and consulting engineer Paul
Adamson, on the matter on April 4, 1962 at 2 :00 P.M.
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, was instructed to send.PUC a copy of
the letter sent to the Southern Pacific regarding this matter and to advise
the PUC of the April 4 meeting. _
17. On motion of Councilman Graves,.seconded by-Councilman Shipsey, the.Mayor
was authorized to accept and record a covenant -,for Melvyn.S. Stilwell re-
garding sewer line running under his garage.
18. Councilwoman McNeil reported the following activities being studied by the
City Tree Committee.
Mr. Abraham and Mr. Romero of the City staff are working on a proposed ordi-
nance revision regarding the plaint of trees, etc., and Councilman Graves
and Planning Commissioner Schwartz are working with Mr. Flory and Mr. Amato
from Cal Poly in suggesting species, of trees which could be installed in the
City parking lots and the parking.area behind the City Hall.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the report
was approved and ordered received and filed.
Councilman Graves reported that he and Mr. Schwartz were presently working
up a plan for tree development for the parking lots in the City and also a
proposed tree planting plan for one block in the central district as a pre-
liminary plan for study by the Council. The Committee has tentatively
picked Chorro Street, Palm Street to Marsh, for this plan.
19. Communication from Max A. Bakke for annexation of his property and adjoining
property on Broad Street at Orcutt Road, was presented to the City Council.
The City Council discussed the annexation proposal, but felt that possibly
by annexing small parcels piece by piece it would be impossible to annex
the larger area lying between Orcutt Road and the City limits.
Councilman Miller suggested that the City should attempt to get the feeling
of all property owners in the area to see if they are desirous of annexing
to the City at this time.
Mayor Davidson suggested that this matter be held over until after the June
5•bond- election.as the Council and,staff,will be very busy with-'that program.
It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, that the
City Clerk prepare a map showing valuations in the immediate vicinity for
the Council's information.
20. Communication from the Regional Water Pollution Control Board notifying the
City that they are holding a meeting on Friday, April 6, 1962 to consider the
issuance of a cease and desist order to the City of San Luis Obispo for the
existing discharge of- effluent from the City's sewage treatment plant.
After - discussion: by the City Council, it.was the common consent of the Council
that the Mayor, City Engineer,.Administrative Officer and City Attorney, if
possible, appear before the Water Pollution Control Board on this matter.
21. Communication from State Water Pollution Control Board notifying City Council
that no 1961 -62 fiscal year federal funds remained available after March 1,
1962 for certification of grants to any projects in Part B of the priority
rating list...
Ordered received and filed. '
22. Communication from Regional Water Pollution Control Board notifying the City
Council that their application for Grant -in -aid under Public Law 660 has
been received.
Ordered received and filed.
23. Communication from the City Planning Commission forwarding tentative.map of
Tract #262, Laguna Park Homes #7.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the tentative
map was approved subject to the following conditions:
a. The sewer main shall be stubbed to the northerly limit of Balboa St.
b. The sewer, water and gas services shall be stubbed to the future lots
on the northerly side of Lakeview Street.
c. The cross gutters at the intersection of Balboa and Lakeview shall be
eliminated and the drainage shall be handled underground, or by any
other method that would be satisfactory to the City Engineer.
d. The.sidewalk on the northerly side of Lakeview Street is omitted from
this subdivision, provided it shall be required when the next sub-
division on Lakeview Street is developed.
e. The water system shall be developed with.the normal design practice- -
one less valve than the number of water mains in the intersection.
f. The Master Water Plan calls for an 8" water main in Lakeview Street.
g. The stuf -off water main at the end of Balboa Street shall be an 8"
main.
h. An anchorage easement, 4' x 25', between Lots 1 and 2, Block B, to
the rear of the lots,.shall be dedicated.
i. Street light easements, 4 feet wide, shall be provided as follows:
.1.. Between Lots 2 and 3,.Block B .
2. Between Lots 6 and 7, Block B
.3. Between Lots 11 and 12, Block B
4. Between Lots 4 and 5, Block C
j. The street light easements between Lots 15 and 14 and Lots 5 and 6,
Block B, shall be eliminated.
k. It is recommended.that Tract 213 be recorded so that the easements in
Tract 213 can be utilized to service Tract 262.
Motion carried.
24. Communication from Bookman, Edmonston and Gianelli, offering to continue their
services to the City as consultants when their present contract expires March
20, 1962.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated that he and Mr. Thompson, Water
Superintendent, urged that the City continue their agreement with consulting
engineers as they have been of-great help to the City in working with various
water problems in the past year.
On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the contract was
extended for one year to March, 1963. -
25. Petition from residents of 900 Santa Rosa Street requesting that the north side
of Santa Rosa Street from Palm to the alley be painted red for no parking.
Referred to City Traffic Committee.
25A. Councilman Shippey brought:up' the possibility of having a crossing guard placed
at the intersection of Santa Rosa-Street and Mill Street as many children use
this intersection going to and from school. In fact,•this very day a child was
hit by a motorist at this intersection.
Mr. Shipsey urged.that..the City Council look into this matter as soon as possible.
Mrs. Zeverly appeared before the City Council stating that at least 41 children
known to her own children use this intersection daily going to Mission School and
' she is sure that an additional 25 to 30 children use the crossing going to Pacheco
School. Mrs. Zeverly also stated that at present there is a crossing guard at
California and Peach Street where only one or two children use the crossing and
wonders if this crossing guard could be transferred to Mill -Santa Rosa intersection.
Referred to the City Traffic Committee for investigation and report.
26. Communication from Cayucos Area Water Organization notifying the City of member-
ship of that committee.
Communication referred to Mr. Houser, City Attorney, for answer to the committee
regarding whom to contact regarding Whale Rock problems.
27. Communication from Chamber. of Commerce requesting permission.-to close
Chorro Street between Marsh and Higuera on April 7, 1962 for Spring
Fashion Show promotion was denied on motion of Councilman Miller,
seconded.by Mayor Davidson, and they.were authorized to use Garden
Street for this promotion.
28. Communication from the Miss San Luis Obispo.County Pageant requesting
permission to hang a street banner at the intersection of Higuera and
Chorro.Streets•and permission to have a motorcade and band parade
through downtown area of San Luis Obispo on April 14, 1962.
Request was referred to Administrative Officer Miller to follow policies
as presently enforced. .
29. Claim of Crocker -Anglo National Bank for refund of taxes allegedly
collected.illegally on safety deposit boxes at their local branch office
on Monterey Street.
Communication ordered.received and filed.
30. Communication from David F. Romero, Director of Public Works Organization,
forwarding uniform improvement standards for adoption by City Council,
which this organization is recommending to assure uniformity.in con-
struction standards in the county and all cities in the county.
Mr. Romero presented and explained to the City Council various standards
as recommended by his organization.
The Council agreed that standards should be used as a guide where they did
not conflict with existing City regulations.
31. Report from 0. J. Gullickson, Assistant Director of Civil Defense, of
highlights of Central California Civil Defense Conference held in Fresno,
March 12 and 13, 1962, was ordered received and filed.
32. Communication from Western Greyhound Lines notifying the City Council that
they are not interested in having bus loading facilities provided along
the Freeways in District #5.
Communication ordered received and filed.
33. Communication from Joe Warnagieris, County Assessor, thanking the City
Assessor for cooperation in coordination of City and County assessments,
was ordered received and filed.
34. Quarterly report from Chamber of Commerce on use of City funds for the period
October 1, 1961 to December 31; 1961 was presented to the City Council and
the City Clerk was requested to get extra copies so that each councilman
might have one.
35. Mayor Davidson presented communication from Bert Betts, State Treasurer, .
relative-to plans by the International Revenue Service of interest'derived
from public bonds.
Mayor Davidson suggested that the City Council pass a resolution similar
to the Senate Joint Resolution protesting:that action.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the follow -
ing Resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 917 (1962 Series) "A Resolution protesting taxation of
interest derived from public bonds."
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller,
Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson
NOES: none
ABSENT: None
36. Council Committee, consisting of Councilman Graves and Councilman Miller
reported to the City Council regarding the installation of spiral stairways
in residential dwellings.
Mr. Graves recommended that the Council consider an amendment to the Building
Code which would eliminate all control of Unrequired stairways constructed in
a single family dwelling and monumental stairways. the intent is to control
Required stairways in all single family dwellings and in all other Group I
occupancies where there is a good chance that the property will be rented,
leased or used by people who have no ownership in the land or improvements.
City Council discussed the proposed amendment to the Building Code and re-
quested that the City Clerk send copies of the Committee's report and pro-
posed ordinance to the City Council for their information.
37. Mayor Davidson brought up for Council's discussion the matter of abandoned
septic tanks and cesspools when the property connects to City sewer system
and what should be done as to their being filled in: is this covered by
State law or should some City law be passed to take care of this?
This question was referred to Mr. Abraham, Director of Planning and Building,
for report to the City Council.
38. Councilman Shipsey requested the Council's permission to leave the State of
California for 5 days, from March 26 to April 1, 1962.
' Request approved on-motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman
Miller.
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On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the meeting was ad-
journed at 11:50 P.M. to Friday, March 23, 1962 at 12:00 Noon at the Motel Inn.
Approved this 21st day of May, 1962.
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