HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/14/1963ADJQU?J1ED 1E;ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
January 14, 1963 - 7:30 P. iI.
City Hall
Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson.
1 Roll Call
Present: Clay P. Davidson R. L. „raves Jr. Miss Margaret McNeil
Donald Q. 1.1iller, Gerald W. Shipsey
City Staff
Present: J. W. Abraham, Director of Planning and Building; J. H. Fitzpatrick;.':'''!
City Clerk; 1•7. M. Houser, City Attorney; W. Flory, Director of
Parks and Recreation; R. D. Miller, Administrative efficer;
D. F. Romero, City Engineer; W. Schofield, Chief of Police; Battalion
Chief Wainscott, Battalion Chief of the Fire Department.
1. Councilman Iiller stated that while the Traffic Committee was studying various
problems aroun e community, they noticed the latent beauty of the City
creeks and it discussed the possibility of acquiring these creeks for scenic
easements to add open air beauty to the community.
Further, J. ii. Abraham, Director of Planning and Building, suggested that the
City Council could pass an ordinance whicn would ailow tffe City to take ad-
vanta5e.of these open areas.
' Councilman Graves stated that he believes there are funds: available at the State
and Federal level to acquire this type.,cf land for open areas and scenic ease-
ments.
Councilman i`Iiller suggested that the City Council could briefly discuss this
:natter and then have the Mayor appoint a Council Committee to study and pre-
pare a report with recommendations to the City Council.
Councilman Graves suggested that the Council Committee consider not only San
Luis Greek, but also Stenner Creek and the tops of I4t. San Luis and Mt.
Bishop for open areas.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, suggested that the Council wait until the
studies for the Mission Plaza are completed and the consultants have ex-
plored all available funds which could be available and at that time they
could 'proceed with other creeks in the City.
William Flory, Director of Parks and Recreation, recommended that the creeks
should at leas be cleaned up for the protection of health in the connunity
and that the creeks•should be allowed to grow with natural growth which would
eliminate City :maintenance.
Mayor Davidson suggested that the City Council should trait until the Planning
Commission has had an opportunity to make a recommendation on the develop-
ment and maintenance of creeks and other scenic easements and that possibly
the City Council might be premature in starting this study until the Planning
Commission has had an opportunity tolprepare its report:
J. W. Abraham, Director of Planning and Building, explained the difference
in scenic easements and creek beautification problems.
Councilman I4iller urged that the Mayor appoint a committee to study this problem
and asked that he be placed on this comnittee.
Councilman Graves also stated that he wished to serve on this committee along
with Planning and Building Director Abraham, Parks and Recreation Director
Flory and a member of the Planning Commission.
Councilman b3hipsey stated that he did not understand the work that this committee
was to accomplish as it looked to him that the City was again taking property
1�. Proposal from Hutcheson, Horn, Johnson & He :r to perform auditing services for
the City of San Luis Obispo for the fiscal gear ending June 30, 1963.
On a motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the
City Council accept the proposal. Motion carried.
�. At this time the City Council considered the description cf'the Central
rights away from the property owners as he believ.s that property owners now
developing along creeks are using the creek as part of their property design.
Councilman Graves explained the reason for protecting the creek areas within
e Gity was or the use and beauty of all the citizens of the City and to allow
open areas through the more congested areas of the co:m-aunity.
The City Council discussed the proposal of appointing a Council Committee
to study the open areas in the City, including creeks.
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Communication from Paul L. Adamson's office alerting the City Council to
possible extra costs on one sewan�lant enlargement project ::men the re-
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habilitation of existing structures takes place afte, the new facilities are
in operation, as the condition of the present facilities is unknown at this
time and could be very costly to rehabilitate.-
Also, H. D. Miller, , Administrative Officer presented two letters; one from
himself to Mr. J. Saffran of Stone & Youngberg, reviewing the latest cost
figures on the seirage plant enlargement, and a letter from iIr. Saffran to
O'i4elven: Myers regarding the procedure for the sale of bonds.
Ar. Miller, Administrative Officer, stated that in discussing this :natter with
Mr. Saffran, the only question was whether or not tiie disposition.of surplus
funds should be made broader in the resolution authorizing the issuance of
revenue bonds, as the City Council may wish, at a future date, to use the
sewer service charges for purposes other than maintenance and operation of the
sewer system and retirement of bonded debt. Otherwise in the case of surplus
funds accumulated by sewer rental, the rates could be reduced or the money
could be used for sewer purposes. These were the dnly alternatives.
Mayor Davidson urged that.the City Council restrict the funds only to main-
tenance and operation of the sewer system and retirement of bonds and if a
surplus is realized, then ths;rate to the people should be reduced.
Councilman Shipsey agreed and stated that if any surplus is realized, the
sewer service charge should be to
reduced the user.
Councilman Graves stated that the City Council passed a resolution promising
the tax payers that the City Council would sell the least amount of bonds
needed for the sewer plant and that the money would not he used for any other
purpose.
It was the common consent of the Council that no change be made in the suggest-
ed bond covenants and that the financial and legal consultant be authorized
to proceed as rapidly as possible with the bond sale procedure.
3.
Communication from Knuthson -Helms Company requesting that the City Council
grant them a delay in the tree planting required in Tract No. 251, Ann -Arbor
Estates, until such time as the tract has been fully occupied.
D. F. Romero. City.EnFineer recommended to the Council that all improvements
required by the subdivision agreement, including tree planting, be placed
prior to acception of the tract by the City Council.
On a motion of Councilman hiller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City
require the subdivider to plant the trees prior to acceptance of the tract by
the City.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: B. L. Graves, Jr., i'Iiss i4ar;-aret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller
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NOES: Clay P. Davidson, Gerald W. Shipsey
ABSEVT: None
1�. Proposal from Hutcheson, Horn, Johnson & He :r to perform auditing services for
the City of San Luis Obispo for the fiscal gear ending June 30, 1963.
On a motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the
City Council accept the proposal. Motion carried.
�. At this time the City Council considered the description cf'the Central
Traffic District as prepared by the City Engineer, D. F. Romero; a require-
ment of Section 1.3 of the proposed Traffic Ordinance.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented a preliminary sketch of the proposed
traffic District and a description of the proposed District for the Council's
consideration.
The City Council discussed possible additional streets zo oe placed in the
Central Traffic District and methods of changin6 the District as conditions
i•:arranted.
W. M. Houser, City Attorney, su- g. -ested that the Council adopt the Uniform
Traffic Ordinance with a provision that the Central Traffic District could
be adopted by resolution wi'iich �:ould allow the City Council to amend the
District without the prolonged time required to amend the ordinance.
On a :notion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, that the
defination and outline of the Central Traffic Distric be referred '.;o the City
Traffic ConunitLee and that the Uniform Traffic Ordinance be re-drafted with
corrections and without a description of the Central Traffic District and the
'Central Traffic District be adopted by resolution. i,Iotion carried.
6. Communication from the Park and Recreation Commission recommending that the
City Council allow the use of maximum one - horsepower electric motors on Laguna
Lake for a one (1) year trial period.
The City Council agreed that this would be a good addition and requested
that the City Attorney prepare an amendment to the present ordinance pro-
hibiting power 'uoats on Laguna Lake e:_cept for one - horsepower electric
motors and City maintenance craft.
7. City Clerk, J. H. Fitzpatrick, reported to the City Council that the term of
the following members of the Police Advisory Board expired on December 31,
1902.
' Harry Morris - Chairman One year term
Everett Chandler Three year term
E. J. Fabbri Three year term
Mayor Davidson stated that he believed the Police Advisory Board was doing
a good ,job for the City in helping the Police Department with its function
of protecting the citizens of cur community.
On a ;motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Craves, that all
members be re- appointed for their respective terms; Harry Morris - One year,
Everett Chandler - three years, and E. J. Fabbri - three years. Diction carried.
3. On a :notion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the Mayor
was authorized to accept on behalf of the City and record a 77uitc aim Deed
from the City Schools for ?•litchell Park. Motion carried. Councilman
Miller voted no.
9. On a motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the i'iayor
was authorized to accept on behalf of the City and record -a71j'r_a_n7 Deed from
Chalmer Ferris and Elizabeth G. Ferris for street widening on Foothill
Boulevard and the Mayor was also authorized td sign the agreement for street
widening.
10. W. M. Houser City Attorney, presented for the Council's consideration,
Ordinance Igo. 2 0, an ordinance prohibiting dumping on private and pbulic
property-, abandoning vehicles on private oremises and placing handbills on
automobiles.
Mayor Davidson asked if' any provision was included in the proposed ordinance
for controlling the dumping of fill dirt in lots throughout the Citv and
which are not leveled or compacted and are very unsightly.
Councilman !Miller suggested that possibly this could be controlled by the
reeuirin- the person doin the dumping, to level and grade the lot within a
certain length of time.
W. 141. Houser, City Attorney, stated that the grading ordinance recently
adopted by the City controlled cuts and fills of large quantities, but at the
Council's request, excluded smaller projects.
Councilman Shinsey stated he believed that the City is attenptin to over -
legislate on this matter and does not believe the proposed ordinance should
include this limitation.
Mayor Davidson stated that this matter
dumping of fill dirt on vacant lots be
some prote::tion should be given to the
I$r. Mouser then briefed the ordinance,
consideration.
was important to the City as the
tomes an eye sore to the comaunity and
property owner.
section by section, for the Council's
On a motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the follow -
in�, ordinance was introduced to print. Ordinance ho. 2 0., an ordinance pro-
hibiting dumping on private and public property, abandonini; vehicles on
private premises and placing handbills on automobiles. Passed Lc print on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Mar-aret AcNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Gerald iv. Shinsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11. Communication_ from Dr. Alan D. Watson requesting that parking on Santa Rosa
Street between Pacific and Pismo Streets be limited to two -hour narking.
Communication was referred to the Traffic Committee.
12. Communication from Cwen Maxham, 13335 Carmel Street, bringing to Council's
attention a hazardous traffic condition in the vicinity of the intersection
of Marsh, Pacific and Pismo Streets with Carmel Stree. Comunication referred
to the Traffic Committee.
X. Communication from Nary Sampson thanking the City Council for the new footbridge
attached to the Foothill Boulevard Bridge over Stenner Creek
13. Traffic Committee Report of December 19, 1962.
63 -1 -1C At the reouest of the owners of the Santa Rosa Harket, the
Traffic Committee has taken a look at their situation. At the time that the
larger red zone was installed running from theMill Street corner in a norther-
ly direction on Santa Rosa, it was felt that this would provide maximum
visibility but was also recor-vnended more or less on a trial basis to see how
the parking situation worked out. Since that time, we understand that the
owners have been quite successful in encouraging trucks Lo use the green zone
onAill Street, and since the main obstruction to visibility in th_past has
been trucks, we feel that the existing green zone south of the Social
Security Office entrances could safely be enlarged by one green zone extend-
ing in a southerly direction anti the red zone to the south reduced by
approximately twenty (20) feet.
On a motion of Councilman Hiller, seconded by Councilman Graves the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1055, a resolution reducing the ne
parking zone and enlarging the limited parkin,-- zone on Santa Rosa Street
adjacent to i4ill Street. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYE'S: Clair P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., k4iss :Margaret McNeil
Donald Q. 1.1iller, Gerald W. Shipsey
NOES: None
ABSEI.IT: None
63 -1 -2T The Traffic Committee has taken another look at the traffic condi-
tions on Patricia Drive near Craig Way and fttels that it would be h�lpful for
the school children if a yellow crosswalk were installed across Cram Way
tc the east of the Patricia Drive intersection and that a second crosswalk
be installed across Patricia on the north side of the eastern leg of Craig Way.
Recommendation of the Traffic Committee was approved on motion of Council-
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man Graves, seconded by.Councilman Shiosey.
63 -1 -3T We have also taken a look at the Traffic situation on
won Avenue at Southwood and feel that a crosswalk should be install-
ed across Johnson to the south of Southwood.
Recommendation of the Traffic Committee was approved on motion of Council-
man Shiosey, seconded by Councilwoman 2lchc:il.
63 -1 -4T The traffic Committee has taken a look at the 'foro Street
bridge near the Safeway Market and feels that the present hazard would be
somewhat minimized if signs were placed on either oide of the bridge read -
"Narrow Bridge ".
Recommendation of the fraffic Committee was approved on motion of Council-
mm ShioseYi seconded by Councilman Graves.
63 -1 -5T In connection with the new Lakewood Tract, it is reco.m:aended
that stop signs be authorized on Garcia at Los Osos stopping Garcia and'on
Pereira at Madonna stopping Pereira.
On a motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the follow-
ing resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1056, a resolution estab-
lishing boulevard stop signs on Garcia.and Pereira streets. Passed and
adopted on the followin roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss 4-rearet McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Gerald °. Shipsey.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Axone
Y. Mayor Davidson asked that
Street from :'arsh to Pismo
and the narrow bridge over
possibly be tied with the
The City Council discusse d
Street and the matter was
feasibility.
the City Council consider the abandonment of Toro
Streets because of the alignment of the street
the creek and further, this abandonment could
Dallidet Adobe which is just across the creek.
the proposal of abandoning the use of Toro
referred to the Traffic Coivaittee for study of
1h. Traffic Committee Report of January 9, 1963•
63 -1-6C On the question of installing; a traffic signal at Hill and
Santa Rosa which was discussed again by the'Council in connection with the
study of the Uniform Traffic Ordinance, the Traffic Committee has given this
further thought and again emphatically reco:naends that a signal not be in-
stalled at this location at the present time for the following reasons:
1. The signal cannot be justified on the basis of present traffic counts
and might therefore do more harm than good as borne out by the following
statement from the Division of Highways Planning !Manual which read, in
part, as follows:
"Unjustified, ill - designed, improperly- operated, or poorly maintained
traffic control signals may cause:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Increased accident irequency,
Excessive delay,
Disregard of signal indications, and
Circuitous travel by alternate routes.
"Contrary to common belief, traffic control signals do not always in-
crease safety and reduce delay. Experience shows that the number of
right -angle collisions may decrease after the installation of signals,
but the number of rear -end collisions-will increase in many instances.
The installation of signals may also increase over -all delay and re-
duce intersection capacity. Consequently, it is of the utmost import-
ance that the consideration of a signal installation and the selection
of equipment be preceded by thorough study of traffic and roadway
conditions made by an engineer experienced and trained in this field."
2. The City has bone to considerable expense in :naking traffic counts of
various intersections, and of allthose studied, this intersection was the
one least justified, Therefore, if signals are to be installed on some
other basis than a competant engineering study, 'he City could save a great
deal of expense by not :naking traffic counts at all.
3. It is felt that with the proposed shifting of the freeway site, some
of the heavy flow on Santa Rosa would also be reduced, at least for the time
being.
fit. With the construction of the Court House Annex, the emphasis and
traffic flows would be shifted even more strongly to Palm Street rather
than Mill.
5. Since the `'Till Street intersection does not meet the State warrants,
we could not use any state gas tax funds on the project.
6. In conclusion, the City Engineer has strongly recommended against
this installation on the basis of his study, and we feel that his re-
commendations in a technical field should be followed.
On a motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilwoman [McNeil, that the
City Council accept the recommendations of the Traffic Committee.
63 -1 -7T The Postmaster has suggested a snorkel :nail box on the north
side of Foothill east of the ma:'-,n driveway entrance to the College Square
Shopping Center instead of the existing pedestrian box, and the Traffic
Committee feels that this would be a good move.
On a motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller, the follow-
ing resolution was introduced. .esclution No. 1057, a reso u ion establish-
ing a passenger loading zone on oothill Boulevard. Passed and adopted on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret (McNeil,
Donald Q. _Tiller, Gerald 14. Shipsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
63 -1 -BC The Council will recall that the matter of posting signs so
that the 12- minute green zone'in front of the Post Office would be applic-
able at all times, was referred to the Traffic Committee. We feel that
there is a real need for this, and recommended that the several ;-reen spaces
in front of the Post Office on marsh Street be so indicated by signs.
On a notion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Iiller, the follow-
ing ordinance was introduced and passed to print. rdinance 13. 253, an
ordinance adding section 3200.13.1 to the San Luis bispo :Municipal Code.
Passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R.L. Gra•:es, Jr., 1.1iss Gargaret ,McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Sliipsey.
NOES: none
ABSENT: None
63 -1 -9C The council has received a request from several residents in
the vicinity of Pacific and Carmel regarding furniture trucks parked in
front of a vacant lot and adjoining a mixed residential area. As long as
the trucks are not parked more than five (5) days at a time, we feel that
this is one of the problems the people in a :rLixed commercial- residential
zone will have to contend wLth. We do feel, however, that the Police
Department should take aggressive steps to stop the practice of storage of
discarded pieces of furniture by the side of the road at Lhis location.
Mr. Chien Raxham, 1335 Carmel Street, appeared before Lhe City uouncil on
behalf of the petitioners asking, that the City Council grant these residents.
some relief from having large trucks parked in front of their homes day after
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day and particularly in the corners within fifteen (15) feet of the inter-
sections, as :motorists cannot see oncoming traffic.
Mr. Maxham was informed by the City Council of the inability of the City
toao anything in regard to thi's problem unless these trucks were left in
the sane place for five (5) days or more.
Chief Schofield, Police Chief, was asked to contact the truck owner and
see if e wo ld cooperate wi n the neighbors in the area.
' The City Council accepted the report of the Traffic Com.rnittee.
63 -1 -10T The traffic committee has studied an obstruction to visibility
at Murray and Santa Rosa and feels that conditions would be Greatly im-
proved if the City Engineer took steps to have the shrub ,-ery cut down in
front of the first house to the south of the State Building on the east
side of Santa Rosa. This shrubbery is more than three (3) feet hi. -h and
is located in front setback, and if the Council has no objection, the
Engineer will proceed to have the shrubbery trimmed down.
15. Claim from the Crocker -Anglo irational Bank for a refund of y3.90 for taxes
paid on safe deposit oxes a ;nic ey a ege are not taxable as realty,
was referred to the City Attorney, Ls'. M. Houser.
16. Communication from R. D. [filler, Administrative Officer, requesting
Council's permission to mace a salary study in connection with the
oudget preparation process for the 1963 -64 budget as authorized under Section
1405 of the City Charter.
On a :motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, the re-
quest was grante .
17. Communication from the State Employees Retirement System for::arding a con-
tract for an actuarial investigation and re -eva ua ion o determine whether
any change should be made in the contribution of the contracting agencies.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, recormmended that the City Council
authorize the actuarial survey. He--also mentioned that in addition to the
actuarial survey, this firm would also make additional studies for addi-
tional coverage through the Retirement System, but that he thought that the
present Retirement System was very adequate and generous for the e=mployees,
but that several employees had discussed the matter of changing the re-
tirement from the highest five (5) year average to the highest three (3)
year average and 7r. ,Miller suggested that the Council could discuss this
matter during the budget hearing.
On a motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman ,'McNeil, the
"ayor was authorize to sign the actuarial contract on beha of the City.
18. Appeal of Mr. Wagstaff, owner of the Ace Motel, 94 Casa Street, from a
decision of the Planning Commission in denying him a use permit for con-
tractor's year in an I'M" zone, was set for Public "earing on February 4,
1963, at 8:00.
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The 4ayor called a recess at 9:50 P. M. and reconvened at 10:05 P. M.
All Council members were present.
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19. Notice fro,n the General Services Administration asking for quota=tions for
office space for the internal revenue Service effective -larch 1, 1963.
(I. R. S. presently leases office space from the City in tho Recreation
Building.) Communication was ordered received and filed.
20. Letter from a taxpayer to the State Health Department urging a no -rec-
reation policy at the Santa Iiargarita Lake, •.,gas ordered received and filed.
21. Bulletin from the Department of Water Resources entitled, "Reco :mmended
,Minimum ,dell Construction ", was ordered received and filed.
22. Communication from Cal Poly to the Chancellor's office urging the
Chancellor's office to expedite the agreement between the City and the
College for expansion of the City's sewer plant, was ordered received and
filed.
Z. W. M. Houser, City Attorney, reported to the City Council on discussions
ne has had :n to representatives of the State Department of Finance and
Cal Poly, regarding the agreement with Cal Poly and the City and the
College to purchase capacity ri:hts in the sewage treatment facilities
and stated changes were requested by both the State and the City and
asked that the City Council approve the corrected agreement so that it
can be completed by the various State agencies.
On a motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded'by Councilman Graves. the
following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. _1054, a resolution
authorizing execution of the agreement for purchase of capacity rights
in sewage treatment facilities.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, A. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
23. Communication from the State of California Department of Public Works acknow-
ledging receipt of Resolution No. 10-2:, urging the Division of Highways
to expedite studies of reeway development for Highway No. 1, r:as
ordered received and filed. .
On a motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded. by Councilman Miller, the follow-
ing, resolution was introduced. Resolution i'o. —1-7 9—, a resolution urging
the State Highway Commission to hold Public Hearings on the relocation
of State Highway No. 1 within the City of San Luis Obispo. Passed and
adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson., 3. L. Graves, Jr., lass Aargaret 14cNeil,
Donald Q. I4iller, Gerald W. Shipsey
NOES: None
ABSEiIT: None
24. Report from -D. F. Romero, City Engineer, regarding the matter of water
standing on Je ireY rive, was ordered received and filed.
25. Communication from Bryan J. Coleman notifying the City Council that he
is interested in having sewer service to Unit No. 2 of the Rolling ;ills
Ranchos and will be willing, with other developers, to work with the
City in acquiring; this service, was ordered received and filed.
Maycr Davidson appointed a Council Com:iittee of himself and Councilman
Miller to look into ways and means of e::tendin sewer services into this
area
26.
Announcement from the Shoreline Planning Association of their annual con-
ference to be held on January 25 and 2 6 at the dolden Tee I•Iotel in 'Iorro
Bay, was ordered received and filed.
27.
Heport by D. F. Romero, City Engineer, and William Schofield, Chief of
Police, on the comp etioh of the first year of one -way street operation
in the City, was ordered received and filed.
28.
Communication from Hahn, Wise and Associate::, Planning; Consultants, re-
gardingstate pr000sa s regarding flood plain zoninL, was ordered re-
ceived and filed.-
30.
Report by R. D. hiller, Administrative Officer, on .wins and accomplish -
ments by the City of San Luis Ubispo wring 7e calender year of 1902,
was ordered received and filed.
31.
Report by City Administrative Officer on revenue for the first six months
of the fiscal year, was ordered received and filed.
32.
Application from the Pacific Airlines to the Public Utilities Co:naission
o° the State of California for a rate increase, was ordered received and
filed.
33. Comnunication from the County Department of Public Health announcing
a dog vaccination clinic to be held on February 2, 1963, from 1:00 to
3:00 P. 1.1. and requesting approval to hold the clinic in the parking lot
behind the City Hall.
Request approved on motion of CounciLtan Graves, seconded by tayor
Davidson.
34. Appeal from Purcell, Inc., from a decisicn of the PlanninE Co:,-mission in
denying them a use permit to place a sip-nboard. on HiLuera Street south
of the Blue Chip Sta:np store, was set for Public HearinE on February 4.
19633 at 8:30 P..[.
35. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented plans for the proposed traffic
signal-i-n-stallation and requested authorization tc•call for bids for
their installation. Bids to be ooened February 18, 1963.
On a motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Graves, that
authorization be Sranted to cti for bids subject to LEE approval of the
Division of Highways.
36. Discussion of possible one -way streets on Pismo and Buchon Streets,
was ordered held over.
37. On a motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Shipsey, that
the City notify all par ies in crested in applying for a Gable id
franchise, to submit such proposals before 5:00 P.i-'I. on February 18,
1963, and the City Council will award the franchise, after study, by
March 18, 1963- :Motion carried. Councilman Ailler voted no.
38. Request from Ted Watkins, contractor for Phase "M" of the City's street
program, for e adTy in proceeding with the slurry seal due to inclement
weather.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained the temporary problems involved
in placing s urry seal ana a .-reed that a more adequate job would be done
by the contractor if the weather was warmer.
He therefore recommended that the request be approved.
On a motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by CounciL•�n Shipsey, the
request of ?Mr. Watkins was approved.
39. At this time the City Council considered the proposal to temporarily
redrock the parking area for monthly rentals on properties being ac-
quired by the City on = 1onterey Street east of the Aission.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported that it would test approximately
$12500 to make the fo owing improvements: A minimum amount of clean-
up and grading, placement of six (6) inch base material and oil penetra-
tion to control dust, placement of telephone pole barriers along the
creek bank, and Har -Ear bumpers would provide the minimum accept-
able improvement for a parking lot.
The City Council discussed the proposal o. the City E'n.gineer for prep-
aration of the lot -for use as a parking lot for monthly rentals and par-
ticularly its effect on the overall development of the Hission Plaza
now under consideration by the City Council.
Mction of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman ShipseY, carried that
the City expena 4U,5 to improve this property lor eig teen (18) parking
places.
40. Estimate from the Division of Highways on gas tax funds that will be
available to the tity to lune JU, iV5h, was ordered' received and filed.
41. Final report by '.Iilleford, Levey x Company on the audit of the !:''vale
Rock project to October 31, 1902, w'— as ordered received and filed.
i. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, announced that if agreeable to
the Council, the quarterly meeting of the League of California Cities
will be held at Elk's Club on I -arch 21, 1963, with San Luis Obispo as
host City,
On a motion of Councilman Shipsey, seconded by Councilman Miller,
the :meeting was adjourned at 11:30 P. M.
Approved this 4th day of February, 1963.
Clerk
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