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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/1962Monterey Street, particularly in relation to Mr. Zegar's building proposal and the Planning Commission herewith recommends that the maximum property required for street widening at this particular point of Monterey Street would not exceed sixteen (16) feet on the northeast corner of the property and seven (7') feet on the northwest corner of the property. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, then presented a sketch outlining:.the recommendation of the City Planning Commission. -Mr. Romero presented a new proposal for widening of Monterey Street, suggested b - the Mayor, which would allow the establishment of a building setback line which would require no building removal from the future right of way. Mr. Grundell, Attorney for Mr. Zegar, presented the following proposal for the Council's consideration: 1. That Mr. Zegar be allowed to construct his building on the location as per his plans on file with the City and.if the City required the additional land to widen Monterey Street within the next ten (10) years, the City will pay half of the cost of moving any part, up to e: eleven (11) feet from said building on Monterey Street and Mr. Zegar will deed to the City and the City will pay the fair and reasonable market'value of the land so required. -After a. ten (10) year period, Mr. Zegar will move, not to exceed eleven (11) feet, from said building fronting on Monterey 'Street at his own.cost and expense. Mr. Zegar will deed to the City and the City will pay the reasonable and fair market value so required for the widening. Mr. Grundell stated that Mr. Zegar will enter into a covenant running with the land embodying the above. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the City accepted Mr. Gtundell's proposal and the City Attorney and Mr. Grundell are to prepare an agreement for the Council's consideration. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the meeting was adjourned to 12 :00 Noon, Tuesday, December 4, 1962, at the Madonna Inn to meet with the Civic Fine Arts Association. Approved this 21st day of January, 1963. MW awn I - - - ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL December 10, 1962 - 7:30 P. M. CITY HALL Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson. Roll Call Present: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey City Staff Present: J. W. Abraham, Director of Planning and Building; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; William Houser, City Attorney; William Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation; David Romero, City Engineer; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; E. P. Thompson, Water Superintendent; Captain Rodgers, Captain of the Police Department. 1. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the Deed of Easement from J. B. and J. E. Taylor was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to accept and record the Deed on behalf of theCity. 2. The City Council met with Mr. John Ross, Architect, regarding the extent of the project involved in designing the Civil Defense Control Center in the City Hall basement which could be expanded into future City Hall office space for use of the City Administration, but that the primary emphasis would be on the design of the Control Center. Mr. Ross then explained exactly what services he proposed to perform. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, suggested that a Council committee might be appointed to work with the Architect to determine the basic scope of the project. The Council asked Mr. Ross to submit a detailed proposal to the Council for its cons— idT eration. Councilman Graves suggested that a committee of J. W. Abraham, Director of Plannin and Buil ing; David F. Romero, City Engineer; and Frank Skiles, Building Inspector be appointed to meet with Mr. Ross on the basic elements to be included in the proposal. On a motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Mayor Davidson, a Council committee of Councilman Graves, Director of Planning and Building Abraham, City Engineer Romero, and Building Inspector Skiles was appointed to meet with Mr. Ross on this matter. 3. Communication from R. C. Skinner Corporation requesting City acceptance of the subdivision improvements in Tract No. 213, was held-over to the meeting of December 17, 1962, in accordance.with City policy. 4. Communication from KSLY announcing a Los Angeles Hot Stove Dinner to be held on January 4, 1963, with the proceeds going to the San Luis Obispo Blues for support of Little League and Babe Ruth League baseball. Included in the request is permission for an automobile parade down Higuera Street of the baseball players whc will be present. On motion of Councilman Grav approved with the details of 5. Memorandum from the Planning employees' vacations be held NAME Frances Hansen Frank Skiles J. W: Abraham es, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil the request was the parade being worked out with the Police Department Department requesting that a portion of the following over to the calendar year 1963: AMOUNT OF TIME 5 days 10 days 1 day Request approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves. 6. Mayor Davidson proposed that the City Council consider setting the first public on the rezoning proposal to "R -3" of the development located at Santa Rosa and Meinecke Streets immediately after consideration is completed by the Planning Commission. The Mayor suggested that the first public hearing be held on December 19, 1962. Councilman Shipsey stated that this should be held over until the hearings were completed by the Planning Commission. Councilman Miller stated that he sees no urgency in this matter and that the zoning request should follow normal procedures as the Council has never set a special hearing for the regular citizens of the City requesting rezoning and that he believe that the Council would be critized, and justly so, if special consideration were given to this request. Councilman Graves agreed with Councilman Miller, stating that he believed the rezoni request should follow the normal channels. Councilwoman McNeil agreed with Councilman Miller and stated that she does not belie that any specia meeting should be held on this matter. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that a public hearing be held on this matter on January 7, 1963, at 9:00 P. M. Motion carried. 7. Mayor Davidson appointed Councilman Shipsey and Councilman Graves as a Council committee to investigate sewer charges to multiple dwelling users. X. Mayor Davidson presented the following names of the Plumbing Board of Registration as required under the newly adopted Plumbing Code: Herbert Metras & Jack Gaddis to represent the plumbing trade. Clifford McBride & John Smee to represent the plumbing contractors Larry Sullivan to represent the public at large On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the City Council approved the appa3ntments as nominated by the Mayor. Y. Mrs. Louisana Clayton Dart appeared before the.City Council on behalf of the County Historical Society regarding the property being acquired by the City on Monterey Street east of the Mission and particularly regarding the Little Adobe Mill on the rear of the Bissell parcel which has historical value to the City and.she suggested that the City, in their plans for use of this property, restore the Little Adobe Millcfor its historical value and that a tea room be placed on the upper level for use by the citizens and visitors. She also asked that the City Council consider purchasing and keeping it intact for its historical value. Judge Murray was a member of Stevenson's volunteers, writer of the vigilantes oath, editor and part .owner in the Tribune and one of the five judges of the first judicial district that comprised the mid coast counties. She continued that due to its historical value, this adobe should be retained to be used for the good of the community with the possibility of the City or Chamber of Commerce using part of the building for an office and one room should be kept for display of the Judge Murray momentos. Councilman Graves stated that it was too early for the Council to decide what was to be done, but that the Architects and landscaping designers would be made aware of these historical buildings to be considered in their planning: 8. Communication from the Park and Recreation Commission recommending an initial project at Laguna Lake consisting of an access road, concrete boat loading ramp, and red rocked parking area so that the area could be opened to the pbulic. It is estimated by the Park Department that the road and ramp would cost approximately $10,000.00. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for Council's consideration sketches of the proposed access road, boat loading ramp and parking area as approved by the Park and Recreation Commission. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, request was approved, but construction was to be deferred until April, 1963. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1037, a resolution transferring funds and increasing the 1962 -63 budget ($10,000.00 to Account No. 252.9, Park - Laguna Trust Fund). Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey NOES: None ABSENT: None 8A. On motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the lease of Laguna Lake property would not be extended beyond April 1, 1963, and Mr. Dalidio could continue to rent at present rate to March 31, 1963. 9. W. M. Houser, City Attorney, discussed with the City Council various provisions might be included in a no dumping and anti- litter ordinance and presented various provisions that are used by other cities and asked for Council guidance on just how far they wished to go on this ordinance. Councilman Miller stated that the original discussion and request for a no dumping ordinance was on the basis of prohibiting dumping on vacant lots in the City and not all other litter problems. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, that the ordinance be limited to dumping of litter on vacant lots and placing hand bills on parked cars. Motion carried. 10. Resolution 200.62 of the City Planning Commission recommending to the City Council a policy for curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements on California Boulevard, from Hathway to Cal Poly. 2.. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council request that the City Enginee . submit curb, gutter and sidewalk standards to Cal Poly indicating that said standards will be followed unless the college has any objection and so notified the City. The'Planning Commission asked that this action be taken on the basis that building .permits are being issued for California Boulevard for construction of apartment houses and not curb, gutter and sidewalk until standards have been approved by City Council or Planning Commission but recommended that the Councilapprove these standards. City Council discussed policy questions as presented by the City Engineer. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, that when curb and gutter are installed the City would pave out to the existing pavement if legally possible. It was the common consent -of the Council that the City would also set the curb and gutter grades and handle the drainage on California Boulevard. 11. A. Communication from Romauldo Pacheco P. T. A. requesting that the City of San Luis Obispo erect a guard rail on the northeast corner of the school which is the southwest intersection of Grand Avenue and Slack Street. B. Communication from R. D. Miller to the Romauldo Pacheco School regarding the guard rail at the corner of Grand Avenue and Slack Street, stating that it was not the City's responsibility to place barricades on private property and suggested that the property owner should protect himself or itself from possible future problems. The City Council and staff discussed this problem and on a motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, and on the recommendation of the Traffic Committee, that this request be referred to the School Board for its action. Motion carried. 12. .Traffic Committee Report of November 21, 1962. 62 -12 -1C " The Traffic Committee has studied the request for an enlarged bus zone on the east side of Chorro, north of Higuera, and feels that this is needed. It is therefore recommended that one parking meter space be eliminated and the existing white zone be extended forvapproximately 22 feet northerly. On motion of Councilman.Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the following resolutio was introduced. Resolution No. 1039, a resolution enlarging bus zone on Chorro Street north of Higuera. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey. NOES: None ABSENT: None 62 -12 -2T The Traffic Committee has made a further study of Higuera Street from Marsh to Madonna and feels that present and future congestion would be reduced if a two hour time limit were imposed running from Marsh to Madonna Road on the westerly sidc and as far as South Street on the easterly side. This will not only eliminate congestic on an important thoroughfare but will prevent all day parkers from hampering business activity on this street. The restriction would apply from 9:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M. Sundays and holidays excepted and the parking prohibition from 3:00 to 5:00 A.'M. would apply, if the Council were to accept our recommendation. On motion of Councilman Shipsev, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following resolutior was introduced. Resolution No. 1040 a resolution establishing a two =hour parking limit and early morning parking prohibition on portions of Higuera Street. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: D. F. Romero City Engineer, presented a sketch to the Cty,�)Council showing the Commission s approved street section of California Boulevard from Hathway to the campus. After discussion, David F. Romero asked that in addition the Council make the following decision to the basic resolution, that policy for the street. 1. Should the City set the curb grade 2. Should the City pave out to new curb and gutter 3. Should the City design and take part in the cost of drainage improvements City Council discussed policy questions as presented by the City Engineer. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, that when curb and gutter are installed the City would pave out to the existing pavement if legally possible. It was the common consent -of the Council that the City would also set the curb and gutter grades and handle the drainage on California Boulevard. 11. A. Communication from Romauldo Pacheco P. T. A. requesting that the City of San Luis Obispo erect a guard rail on the northeast corner of the school which is the southwest intersection of Grand Avenue and Slack Street. B. Communication from R. D. Miller to the Romauldo Pacheco School regarding the guard rail at the corner of Grand Avenue and Slack Street, stating that it was not the City's responsibility to place barricades on private property and suggested that the property owner should protect himself or itself from possible future problems. The City Council and staff discussed this problem and on a motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, and on the recommendation of the Traffic Committee, that this request be referred to the School Board for its action. Motion carried. 12. .Traffic Committee Report of November 21, 1962. 62 -12 -1C " The Traffic Committee has studied the request for an enlarged bus zone on the east side of Chorro, north of Higuera, and feels that this is needed. It is therefore recommended that one parking meter space be eliminated and the existing white zone be extended forvapproximately 22 feet northerly. On motion of Councilman.Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the following resolutio was introduced. Resolution No. 1039, a resolution enlarging bus zone on Chorro Street north of Higuera. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey. NOES: None ABSENT: None 62 -12 -2T The Traffic Committee has made a further study of Higuera Street from Marsh to Madonna and feels that present and future congestion would be reduced if a two hour time limit were imposed running from Marsh to Madonna Road on the westerly sidc and as far as South Street on the easterly side. This will not only eliminate congestic on an important thoroughfare but will prevent all day parkers from hampering business activity on this street. The restriction would apply from 9:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M. Sundays and holidays excepted and the parking prohibition from 3:00 to 5:00 A.'M. would apply, if the Council were to accept our recommendation. On motion of Councilman Shipsev, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following resolutior was introduced. Resolution No. 1040 a resolution establishing a two =hour parking limit and early morning parking prohibition on portions of Higuera Street. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: `Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald [d. Shipsey NOES: None ABSENT: None 62- 1'L -3T It is felt that right hand turning movements for west bound motorists on Palm turning onto Chorro would be greatly facilitated by the elimination of the first parking meter space east of Chorro on the north side of Palm and replacement with a red zone. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman - McNeil, the following 1 resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1041 a resolution establishing a no parking zone on Palm Street east o C orro. Passed and adopted on the following toll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L.Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey NOES: None ABSENT: None 62 -12 -4T In response to a suggestion that traffic flows be expedited in the Grand Avenue area near Garfield, the Traffic Committee feels that a red zone eliminatii parking on the east side of Grand extending from Garfield 70 feet in a soutle rly direction would be helpful. This would leave one parking space in front of the O'Reilly residence north of the driveway ramp. The Traffic Committee to contact property owner before any action on this matter. Councilman Miller will contact the property owner. 13. Traffic Committee .Report of December 6, 1962. 62 -12 -5T The Traffic Committee has taken a look at the congested parking conditions in front of the Post Office on Marsh Street and feels that it would be beneficial to eliminate the snorkel mail box in front of the Post Office and replace the existing white zone with two green 12 minute zones. lie feel that this area will be adequately served by the snorkel -box across the street in front of the Chamber of Commerce office and that this box will be more convenience because it is located on the driver's side. We have also recommended to the Postmaster that he move the snorkel box to Higuera Street just west of Chorro on the south side and located in the existing yellow loading zone in front of Ross Jewelers. He has agreed that this would be a good move. Mayor Davidson stated that the :''intersection of Chorro and Higuera was the most congested corner in the City and that the placement of a snorkel mail box at this intersection would add to an already congested intersection. After discussion of City Council, it was moved by Councilman Miller,- seconded by Councilman Shipsey, that the white zone be eliminated and a twelve minute green zone be added and that the Council hold over the matter of placing the mail box at Chorro and Higuera. Motion carried. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1042, a resolution establishing a twelve minute parking zone on Marsh Street in front of the Post Office. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald [d. Shipsey NOES: None ABSENT: None 62 -12 -6T In response to a request from the County Road.Department that one 20 foot red zone be placed on either side of the driveway entrance to Maintenance Yard No. 3 at 447 Santa Barbara Avenue, the Traffic Committee recommends that this be approved by the Council. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1043, a resolution establishing a no parking zone on Santa Barbara Avenue. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald [d. Shipsey 62 -12 -7T In regard to the tentative offer of the Southern Pacific Railroad for an improved bridge on Mill Street over the railroad tracks, it is suggested that the Council authorize a tracer letter to the company with reference to a firm offer to the City. . 1 Recommendation approved.on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, and the Mayor was authorized to write a tracer letter to the Southern Pacific Company in regard to the overcrossing on Mill Street. 62 -12 -8T In reviewing the City's sidewalk policy, the Traffic Committee feels that in many instances there would be distinct advantages to having an integral sidewalk and in other cases, to have a sidewalk separated from the curb by a planting strip. We recognize the desire for uniformity, but feel that some variety would not be offensive, particularly if it enabled us to save trees and other desirable plantings. It is therefore our recommendation that the Council adopt a new policy allowing the Engineer to negotiate with property owners, taking into consideration their desires for the type of sidewalk to be installed, provided that he be authorized to require reasonable standards governing the transition between the integral sidewalk and separated sidewalk. The City Council discussed the recommendation of the Traffic Committee. Mayor Davidson stated that he believed that it would be very difficult for this proposal to be successful as it would require.individual negotiation with each property owner. David F. Romero, City Engineer, presented a sketch showing the Traffic Committee's recommendation and stated that this would allow each property owner, if he wished, to put in an integral or divided,'.sidewalk in front of his property. J. W. Abraham, Director of Planning and Building, stated that he supported this recommendation as it would give the person paying for the improvements a choice of the location and would in some instances save trees as well as serving to help break up the rigid monotony in the residential area and urged that the Council approve this recommendation at least for a trial period. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the Traffic Committee's recommendation be accepted. Passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller NOES: Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson ABSENT: None 14. Communication from Mrs. Dorothy Harlan, 667 Stanford Drive, urging the installation of sidewalks in the City of San Luis Obispo. Mayor Davidson was authorized to communicate with Mrs. Harlan, .informing her of the City Council's policy. --------------------- ' Mayor Davidson called a- recess at 9:30 P....M. Meeting was reconvened at 9:45 P. M. with all of Council present. 15. Mavor Davidson stated that in addition to all other sidewalk problems in the City, the Uty Council should come up with some policy decision of the property located at 124 Highland Drive as possibly this sidewalk was left out of the original sub- division as it was felt that this property could be re- subdivided and that sidewalks would be required as part of the future development and further that the Quintana School side of Highland Drive is used by children going to school and that they would continue to use the school side of the sidewalk for access. Mayor Davidson proposed that sidewalks be placed at owner's expense, but that extra grading or retaining walls bezpaid for by the.City and that.any time in the future the property is subdivided, then the subdivider would reimburse the City for the co of these extra improvements. Councilman Graves stated that he-did not agree with this as no special commitment was made to the residents of-Slack Street who are required to place sidewalks under the provisions of the 1911 Act, and the retaining walls were put in at the owner's expense. W . M. Houser, City Attorney, stated that he was informed that the sidewalk improve- ment at 124 Highland Drive would only cost $1,200.00 if a four (4) foot integral side- walk would be allowed to be placed instead of the divided sidewalk.with parking strip. Councilman Shipsey stated that he did not believe that the original intent of the, . sidewalk requirement was to add extraordi nary expense to individual property owners. Further, that he.believes that the School District should place sidewalks on their side of the street as this is where the children are presently walking. Councilman Miller stated that he believes that. the Council was giving the property owner a concession at 124 Highland Drive as the City is only requiring a four (4) foot integral sidewalk which will only require the placement of a 3 1/2 foot of concrete rather than requiring that the property owner follow the pattern of adjacent properties. Councilman Graves stated that he agrees that if no use would be made of the sidewalk, then he did not believe that it should be placed, but in the case of the subject pro- perty, he believes that the need had been shown. Councilman Miller stated that he had attended a meeting of the Quintana PTA executive committee and that this PTA group was embarking on a program to en- courage the placement of sidewalks in the McMillan Tract adjacent to the Quintana School and that if any exception was made on the Smith property, then it would be extremely difficult to convince people that they should place sidewalks., Councilman Shipsey stated that he believes that the School District should be asked to cooperate in placing sidewalks, on Highland Drive. I . . On a motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, that a request be made of the School District for sidewalks to be placed on the Quintana frontage of Highland Drive. Motion carried. Z . On a motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1036, a resolution transferring monies to the Whale Rock Fund on a loan basis to make final payment on this project. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey NOES: None ABSENT: None R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported to the Council that the City had received the final cost to the City on the Whale Rock project, including financing which was $4, 686, 823.00. 16. Communication from the City Building Department setting forth the policy of the ' Department on issuance of permits to all governmental agencies including special districts. All public buildings and structures, including schools, county, state, federal, city and special districts shall be required to have ause permit and /or variance approved by the City prior to the issuance of any permit for a building or structure or:any addition thereto. Use permit and /or variance application fees shall be waived in all instances. Upon the approval of the use permit and /or variance, the various permits for building, electrical, plumbing, etc.., shall be issued. All`fees for such.permits shall be waived. No plan checks will be made by or charged for by the Building Department in connection with these permits and no inspection shall be made except as to the requirement spelled out in the approval of use permits and /or variance which would include but may not be limited to ' curb, gutter and sidewalk and off - street parking requirements. On a motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the policy was accepted and approved as Council policy. Motion carried. 17. Further discussion of the Uniform Traffic Ordinance was held over for study session on Thursday, December 27; 1962, at the Motel Inn at 12:00 Noon. 18. Report of the City Clerk, J. H. Fitzpatrick, on recommendation of City independent auditors for the fiscal year eiiding'June 30, 1962, was ordered held over. 19. On a motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the City procure auditor proposals from Hutcheson, Horn, Johnson &.Hey for the fiscal year of 1962 -63. 20. Report by R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, on the operation of the Building Inspector's office and report by J. W. Abraham, Director of Planning and Building, on the plan checking service in the Building Inspector's office were ordered received and filed. On a motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the recommendation of the Administrative Officer regarding change in procedure for the Building Construction Board of Appeals was approved in that the Board would hear appeals from interpretation made by the Building Inspector's Office and make recommendations to the City Council for final determination on specific cases. On a motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1035 , a resolution increasing the 1962 -63 budget by adding $1, 000 to Account 212.7, Building Inspector plan check fees. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss. Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey NOES: None ABSENT: None 21. Notice from the U. S: Army Engineers regarding application for permit to install finger slips and floating docks in Morro Bay, was ordered received and filed. 22. Communication from the Shoreline Planning Association announcing that their conference will be held in mid - January and asking that the City Council appoint someone to whom announcements could be sent. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, was named as representative to receive announcement ' 23. Communication from the Citv of Long Beach, California, urging City support to opposing any legislation permitting or sanctioning the use of partisan political labels by municipal office candidates. On a motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1044, a resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo vigorously opposing any legislation permitting or sanctioning the use of partisal political labels by the municipal office candidates. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: December 10, 1962 AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey.' NOES: None y ABSENT: None 24. Communication from the Board of Supervisors stating that the letter received from the Public Works Director of the City of San Luis.Obispo, requesting acquisition of a portion of property at the General Hospital for a pumphouse site and access road, has been approved and referred to the County Director of Public Works and the District Attorney, was ordered received and filed. 25. Communication from the League of Women Voters thanking the City Council for the use of the Council Chambers on November 1, 1962, was ordered received and filed. 26. Communication from the City of Columbus, Georgia, forwarding an ordinance which requires special licenses for businesses selling products produced by the Communists, was ordered re- ceived and filed, on a motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Davidson. 27. William Houser, City Attorney, announced that on behalf of the City he had filed a protest to the application of water zone district No. 2 to expand the place of use of Salinas Dam water under the permit of the City of Paso Robles. 28. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, presented a plan of a proposed sign to be placed on theElks' Club property which would carry all service clubs in the City (insignia) and is being constructed by the Rotary Club. In order to proceed, they require Council approval of the sign which exceeds forty (40) square feet. , . On a motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, that a variance be granted to allow a sign of over forty (40) square feet. Motion carried. Councilman Miller voted no. The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 P.M. on a motionof Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller . / / J FITZPA RICK CITY CLERK 1