HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/14/1963ADJOURNED MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
October 14, 1963 - 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, Clell W. Whelchel
City Staff
Present: Peter Chapman, Director of Planning & Building; J. H. Fitzpatrick,
City Clerk; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; Lee M.
Schlobohm, Fire Chief; William E. Schofield, Police Chief.
On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, the minutes of
September 19 and 24, 1963 were approved as corrected.
The minutes of the meeting of September 30, 1963 were held over.
On motion of Councilman.Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, claims against the
City for the month of October, 1963 were approved and ordered paid, subject to the
approval of the Administrative Officer.
1. Richard D. Miller, Administrative 02ficer, announced the following appointments
to the Police Department:
MORRISIU, , Winston B., effective October 14, 1963 at $435 per month,
BROWN, David L., effective October 16, 1963 at $435 per month, and
KALICICKI,, Robert C., Jr., effective October 16, 1963 at $435 per month.
2. Request from the Chamber of Commerce for permission to set up a manger scene
in the Mission Plaza during the Christmas season, at which time the ministers
will read Christmas storl.es and choral groups will sing Christmas carols.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the request was
granted and the Chamber of Commerce commended for this fine civic effort.
3. For Council consideration, Grant Deed from Elsie Abram, et al., for street
widening on Lower Higuers Street.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, a Grant Deed
from Elsie Abram, et al, for street widening on South Street at Higuera was
accepted and the Mayor was authorized to accept and record the deed and to sign
the agreement for street widening on behalf of the City. Motion carried.
4. At this time the City Council held a public auction on items surplus to the
City of San Luis Obispo.
Item 1: Trickle battery charger - minimum bid $5.00 - no bid received.
Item 2: Used 4 station "Masco" intercom system - minimum bid $5.00 - The
fifth bid of Jim Balzaretti for $12.00 was accepted.
Item 3: Three brass shut -off nozzles, (for fire hose) - minimum bid
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$1.00 each. The fifth bid of Jeff Wilson fdr $7.00 was'accepted.
Item 4: Six assorted nozzle tips - minimum bid $0.25 each. The bid of Jeff
Wilson for $1.50 was accepted.
Item 5: O.:e 12 volt "Siro - Drift" siren - minimum bid $3.00. The bid of Jeff
Wilson for $3.00 was accepted.
No bids were received on Items 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
5. Mayor Davidson declared a public hearing open on the determination of the City
Council to place sidewalk and /or curb and gutter on both sides of California
Boulevard between Monterey and Phillips Lane.
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M. A. Davis, 858 California Boulevard, appeared before the City Council and
asked how soon he would be required to proceed with the installation of the sidew::
David Romero, City Engineer, answered that it would be thirty (30) days after
formal notice by the City, which would be mailed out within ten (10) days;
The Mayor declared the hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1188, a resolution requiring sidewalk,
curb and gutter improvements on a portion of California Boulevard.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
F.YES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. Emmons Blake, member of the Planning Commission and Chairman of the Planning
Commission Committee re- drafting the sign ordinance, presented the following
report:
"1. Upon the formation of the sign committee it was decided to seek the
guidance of the City Planning Commission, the City Engineer and the Building
Department.... as well as members of the sign profession as to the basic faults
with the existing sign ordinance which is but three years old and has already
proved cumbersome.
2. The sign profession came up with a number of suggestions which are to be
incorporated in the basic draft of the new ordinance which is now in its third
form. Principally, signs will be allowed to increase in size according to the
frontage of the property served (reference Freeman Sign Service proposal for the
Meinecke property). New materials and signing techniques will be recognized
(reference City Neon proposal for Double AA Transmission Shop Monterey Street).
3. In its present revised form the entire ordinance is simplified as is its
operation. However, the mere simplification of its structure does not mean that
there has been a relaxing of the ultimate goals of eliminating the more blatant
existing signs and the orderly transition in the central business district to the
highly pleasing signing program reflected in the block on Monterey formed by
Larson. Village Squire, Marie's Dress Shop, California Draperies, Montgomery Ward,
and Penny's.
4. Your sign committee is unanimous in its
working in conjunction with the stated aims o
improvement of the core and extensions of the
resultant ordinance will not necessarily be a
best advice of the sign profession_ as well as
produce a fair and workable ordinance.
desire to follow a firm program,
E the Council in the overall
business districts. While the
popular one we feel that using the
the aims of the Council we will
5. Until its formal adoption certain agreed -upon policies will be forthcoming
' .... such as the intended prohibition of moving signs as was borrowed from the
smooth- working Santa Barbara code. The cooperation demonstrated by the Council
in upholding these policies is gratefully acknowledged."
The City Council discussed with Mr. Blake various problems related to signs and
and sign control that the City Council wished incorporated in the new ordinance.
Mr. Blake then explained some of the matters being considered by the Planning
Commission, x;hich included future elimination of signs extending over the public
right of way, but that amortization periods would be allowed on any signs removed.
Mr. Blake stated that the proposed ordinance would be ready for Planning Commissioi
study within 45 days.
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9. Fire Chief Schlobohm reported that he had investigated the complaint of Mr.
Lewetzow to his 1963 weed abatement charges and recommended that the charges be
reduced by 50% but that Mr. Lewetzow be notified not to allow large piles of
rubbish to accumulate on his lot as this takes extra time for the weed abatement
crews.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1191, a resolution reducing weed
charges and ordering the City Clerk to place on the assessment roll if not paid.
' Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Fire Chief was instructed to notify Mr. Lewetzow of the Council's action
and also that maintaining a dump on his property is illegal and would be subject
to the City's anti - litter and no dumping ordinance.
After discussion by the City Council regarding dumping on private property, it
was moved by Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City
departments responsible enforce the anti - litter ordinance and to notify Mr.
Lewetzow that he is operating a dump in violation of the City ordinance.
Motion carried.
Mr. James Balzaretti, Secretary- .Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, explained a
proposed program of the Chamber of C ^mraerce to help beautify the City by
inaugerating a "Paint -Up. Wash -Up, and Clean -Up Campaign."
6. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the establishment of
a building setback line on Orcutt Road from Johnson Avenue to Broad Street.
Mayor Davidson declared the public hearing open.
D. F. Romero, City En_Qineer, presented a map of the recommended building setback
line on Orcutt Road, and explained the considerations given for the road width,
the lanes to be established and the effect of the building setback line on
individual properties along the length of the recommended setback line. He also
explained how this setback line is coordinated to the proposed over - crossing
on Orcutt at the Southern Pacific tracks.
Mayor Davidson stated he would again object to the radius of the curve at the
intersection of Broad Street and Orcutt Road, particularly on the southeasterly
corner of the intersection, as he did not believe the proposed radius was
adequate for proper movement of traffic turning from Broad Street onto Orcutt
Road. He also suggested that the curve on the south side of Orcutt Road at
Johnson be reduced so that the residence located at this corner would not have
to be completely removed when the right of way was acquired for the street
wieening.
Councilman Graves suggested that the sidewalk width on the south side of Orcutt
Road should be 6' wide and not 10' wide as he did not believe that pedestrian
traffic in this area would warrant or need a 10' sidewalk width, even though
it is adjacent to an industrial area.
D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained that the Orcutt Road plan for the
intersection of Orcutt and South Broad was set to correspond with the Broad Street
plan recently adopted by the City Council. He pointed out that in his opinion
and the opinion of the Planning Commission the radius shown for the southeast
corner is adequate to handle large trucks.
Mr. Romero explained that the 10' sidewalk area shown would correspond with the
Master Street and Highway Plan, the Subdivision Ordinance and standard street
sections, all adopted by the City Council, and that the sidewalk width itself need
not be 10'. However, the additional width would give some flexibility in the
future should heavy pedestrian traffic develop within this area.
Mr. Romero explained his views and those of the Planning Commission regarding
the design of the intersection of Johnson and Orcutt, pointing out that future
traffic would be heavier on Orcutt Road and that favoring this traffic would
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allow easier traffic movements through the intersection. Tae also explained
that a solution favoring Johnson Avenue would involve very expensive
acquisition of improvements within the P. G & E sub - station.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by
request the Planning Commission to re -study
sidewalks in industrial areas and also that
than 10'. motion carried.
The City Council then discussed the matter
south corner of Johnson and Orcutt Road.
Councilman Miller, that the Council
their policy of requiring 10'
they consider a narrower standard
)f the radius of the curve on the
City Engineer Romero recommended that the City Council accept the largest
possible radius curve on the corner due to the amount of traffic that this
street will carry in the future.
Mr. Easter, property owner on Orcutt Road, appeared before the City Council
objecting to the requirement of a 10' sidewalk on the south side of Orcutt
in the area zoned industrial as his property has been and will be developed
as residential. He also suggested that the City Council accept the recommendatio*.
of the City Engineer for the largest possible radius curve at Orcutt Road and
Johnson Avenue.
Mr. Easter was informed that the Planning Commission has been requested by the
Council to re -study the requirement of the 10' sidewalk area.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Cotmcilman Wheichel, that the
City Council adopt the recommendation of tha Planning Commission as to the treat-
ment of the Johnson Avenue - Orcutt Road intersection.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by MRyor Davidson, that the original
1 motion be amended to request the Planning Commission to re -study the inter-
section to make Orcutt Road traffic secundary to Johnson Avenue traffic.
The amendment was passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil
NOES: Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
ABSENT: None
The original motion was then passed as amended, with Councilman Graves voting
no.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, that the City
Council delay adoption of the Orcutt Road building setback lire until the
Planning Commission has re- studied the Johnson Avenua - Orcutt Road inter-
section. Motion carried. Councilman Miller voted no.
7. At this time Mr. R. A. Miller, Superintendent of the Southern Pacific Company,
met with the City Council regarding the construction of a new overcrossing at
Mill Street and the Southern Pacific Company tracks.
Mr. Miller stated that his company was offering to construct a new steel and
concrete bridge four lanes wide, with sidewalks at this location. He also
' stated that he wished to discuss the matter of the Phillips Street bridge,
whereby the railroad company and the City could enter into an agreement which
would allow consideration of the removal of the Phillips Street bridge at the
time that substantial repairs have to be made.
He stated that the proposal for the new bridge at Mill Street would cost the
railroad company $40,000, which he stated the railroad company would be happy
to pay, with. no contribution by the City.
Upon question, Mr. Miller stated that if the matter was taken to the Public
Utilities Commission, it was conceivable that they would order the City to pay
one -half the cost of the bridge at Mill Street, and also possibly be required
to close the crossing on Phillips Street.
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Councilman Graves stated that he objected to the Southern Pacific Company
tying in the Phillips Street bridge with the construction or reconstruction
of the Mill Street bridge.
Councilman Whelchel stated that he objected to the closing of the Phillips
Street bridge in conjunction with any plans to construct the Mill Street bridged
Mayor Davidson stated that he had looked into the matter and found that in the
past, where crossings were closed, cities going to the Public Utilities Commissic
lost complete control of what was to be closed and what was to be built and
who would pay what proportion of the cost. He stated that the offer of the
Southern Pacific Company was fair and that the City would receive a proper
bridge for Mill Street and could still control the Phillips Street bridge for
some 8 to 15 years, or until substantial repairs would be needed.
Councilwoman McNeil stated she agreed with Mayor Davidson that the offer of the
Southern Pacific Company was very fair to the City.
Mr. I. McMillan asked if the City could not take over the maintenance and
operation of the Phillips Street bridge after a determination had been made that
substantial repairs were needed.
R. A. Miller stated that the company had no objection to turning the Phillips
Street bridge over to the City at the time when substantial repairs or re-
construction was needed and he would sign an agreement for the company.
Further, upon question, Mr. Miller stated that if the question of the Mill
Street bridge went to the Public Utilities Commission he was sure that the City
would be required to pay a portion of the cost of the new structure and also
stood a very good chance of having the Phillips Street crossing closed, as
the practice of the Public Utilities Commission is not to have crossings as
close as these two are.
Councilman Miller stated that, based upon past experience with the Public
Utilities Commission, the City would lose and that the offer of the Southern
Pacific Company was very fair to the City.
R. A. Miller then offered to amend the Southern Pacific Company proposal as
follows:
1. The Mill Street bridge would be replaced with a new structure, and
2. Maintain the Phillips Street bridge until substantial repairs are
needed, at which time it would be either removed by the Southern Pacific
Company or if the City desires, be turned over to the City for maintenance,
repairs, reconstruction or destruction.
On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1192 a resolution approving
reconstruction of the Mill Street overpass.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller,
Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: R. L. Graves, Jr.
' ABSM : None
The City Attorney, City Engineer and Administrative Officer were requested
to meet with representatives of the Southern Pacific Company for preparation
of an agreement based on the foregoing resolution.
10. Memorandum from David Romero, City Engineer, regarding the shifting of the green
12 minute parking spaces at Chorro and Higuera Street to the next available
space down the block at the time the taxi spaces are painted was approved by
the City Council and on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman
Miller, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1193, a
resolution establishing 12 minute parking zones on Chorro and Higuera Streets.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald 0. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11. Request of Elmer Smith that the City accept Smith Court into the City Street
System was approved on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman
Miller and the Alayor was instructed to accept and record the Grant Deed and
Deed of Easement, subject to completion of all improvements and approval by
the City Engineer before recording. Motion carried.
12. Report by the City Engineer on the complaint of Stan Nelson regarding debris
and construction materials being left on the right of way on South Street was
ordered received and filed on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Council-
woman McNeil.
13. City Engineer David Romero reported to the City Council that the estimated cost
of the sidewalk improvement for 2548 Augusta Street, File #89 (E. B. Rice),
would be approximately $133.00.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1190, a resolution confirming cost
estimate -and proceediflgs for sidewalk repairs under the 1511 Act.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald 0. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
' ABSENT: None
14. At this time the Cit° Council considered the adoption of a resolution to
require the reconstruction of plant mix sidewalks with concrete sidewalks on
property listed on Exhibit "A ".
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman_ Graves, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1189, a resolution preliminarily
determining that curbs, gutters and sidewalks shall be installed or repaired
and giving notice of public hearing.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
15. Communication from the Division of Highways stating that they had approved
the request of the City to have signs placed north and south of the City
announcing "San Luis Obispo -next 8 exits," and also the placement of a sign
directing motorists to road -side business south of Prado Road, but that it
would take a resolution of the City Council to designate U. S. 101 business
at either Madonna Road cr Marsh Street and that the choice was up to the
City Council.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1194, a resolution revising the
business route through the City of San Luis Obispo.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel .
NOES.- None
ABSENT: None
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16. Communication from the Division of Highways notifying the City Council that the
State Highway project from Los Osos Road to north of Marsh Street has been
completed and notifying the City that under the provisions of the Freeway
,Agreement the City agreed to accept control and maintenance of the relocation
or otherwise altered City street.
This matter was referred to City Attorney William Houser to investigate the
Freeway agreement regarding the acceptance by the City of the altered City
street and David Romero, City Engineer, was to bring certain noted deficienct`e's
to highway officials' attention prior to acceptance by the City.
17. Traffic Committee Report of October 9, 1963.
63 -10 -1T Cal Poly is attempting to improve traffic conditions on California
near Foothill and has requested that we install a stop sign on.Monte Vista
at California Boulevard, stopping Monte Vista traffic. We feel this is needed
and so recommend.
This report was accepted on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman
Miller.
63 -10 -2T We have received a communication from the Division of Highways
following up on a previous request of the Traffic Committee that they study the
possibility of constructing a center island with left turn channelization at
Murray Street on Santa Rosa. The Division of Highways is making this study
but they feel that in any event, traffic should be restricted on the east side
of Santa Rosa south of Murray extending to the bridge and on the west side of
Santa Rosa extending in a northerly direction from Murray for approximately the
same distance. They feel that these red zones are needed to improve visibility
' at the Murray Street intersection and also suggest that the City look into
having shrubbery near the sidewalk at 102 and 104 Santa Rosa trimmed down. If
the Council has no objection to the Engineer pursuing this matter, he will do
so and it is recommended that the Council pass a resolution authorizing the
red zones requested by the Division of Highways, subject to their formal
approval.
This item was held over at the request of Francis MacNamara, property owner,
63 -10 -3T The Traffic Committee has noted 17 accidents in the vicinity of
the A & W Root Beer Stand on Santa Rosa since January 1. We feel that
congestion and hazards would be greatly reduced if the present red zone on the
east side of Santa Rosa were extended all theway from Olive to Montalban and
that the entire west side of Santa Rosa also be restricted. We have written
to the one residence on Santa Rosa, at number 365, and advised them that we
will make this recommendation so that they can appear at this meeting if they
have any objection.
Ken W. Jones, 356 Santa Rosa Street, appeared before the City Council objecting
to the installation of a red zone in front of his place of business on Santa
Rosa Street, as this would definitely hurt his business, as he needs curb
parking in order to serve his customers who are, in many cases, physically
incapicated and cannot usually enter and leave motor vehicles and walk long
distances for service.
Mr. Jones then listed the times and types of accidents involved as reported by
the City Police Department. He further believed that his business should not
be penalized for unthinking and discourteous drivers who are involved in the
majority of these accidents. He also stated that he owns a residence adjacent
to his place of business and that anyone visiting his tenants would be required
to park around the corner if this red zone were established.
He requested that the City Council review the recommendation of the City
Traffic Committee.
The following report was presented by the Police Chief, W. Schofield, regarding
accidents at this location:
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"Since January lst of this year there have been seventeen (17) accidents in the
vicinity of the A & W Root Beer stand on Santa Rosa. The Police Department has
studied the cause of the accidents and have determined that basically the
problem arises from the .fact that vehicles attempting to enter the rootbeer
stand line up on Santa Rosa and become involved in accidents. Because the
parking lot will not hold the total amount of vehicles desiring service, cars
circulate through the lot onto Olive and hence back onto Santa Rosa.
The Department su ."gests that the problem be referred to traffic for study and
recommendation for relief from the hazard. The Department's recommendation
would be: prohibit all street parking on Santa Rosa from Montalban to Walnut."
Councilman Graves suggested that an alternate to establishing a red zone on this
street would be to allow parking from 8:00 A. M. to 4:00 P. M. and prohibit
parking from 4:00 P. M. to 8:00 A. M.
Councilman Miller stated that he would vote agaiw t the Traffic Committee
recommendation even though he was a member of the Committee, as he believed the
City should widen Santa Rosa Street and not expect the property owner to give
up his sidewalk parking in order to help the traffic conditions.
David Romero, City Engineer, suggested that in order to really help the problem,
it might be better to prohibit parking on the west side of Santa Rosa between
Olive and Montalban in order to allow two traveled lanes on the west side of
Santa Rosa. This would enable east round traffic to make an easy right turn
at Olive in order to get on the sough bound 101 Freeway, and would permit one
lane of traffic to move while the center lane is waiting to make a left turn
into the A & W Root Beer lot.
' On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution Pao. 1195,,a resolution establishing a
no parking zone on Santa Rosa Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
63 -10 -4C In response to the request of the Obispo Theater that a red zone
be installed in front of the theater instead of the yellow so that their delivery
trucks could have a place to park in the evening and_patrons would have a better
chance to load and unload at the curb if cars were not parked there, we feel that
a red zone wound not accomplish the purpose because it would completely restrict
all parking including passenger loading and unloading. It is our suggestion,
however, that the yellow zone be marked for enforcement at all times instead
of the normal day time hours and that similar markings be installed for the
yellow zone in front of the Fremont Theater.
After the Traffic Committee meeting, Mr. Houser had suggested th:.!.r. white zones
would be more appropriate and would be affective whenever the theaters were
open. Recommendation «: -2e modified to accept the Attorney's recommendation.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 11:6, a resolution establishing
passenger loading zones on Monterey Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Cleli W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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63 -10 -5C In regard to the complaint about speeding near the corner of
Islay and Osos, the Traffic Committee has asked the City Engineer to install
25 mile per hour speed limit signs both north and south of this location.
We feel that this may help in slowinS down traffic.
This item was adopted on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilmaftl
Miller.
63-10 -6T Sometime back, the City received a request for additional street
lighting on Laurel Lane west of Southwood Drive, especially with the construction
of the new apartment house units. At our request, the P. G & E. Company
studied this and came up with a somewhat elaborate plan for the elimination of
existing lamps and replacement with 13 large mercury vapor lights which would
involve some $600 a year additional expense. We feel that this much lighting
is uncalled for and instead, recommend that two additional 4,000 lumen lamps
be placed at stations 9 and 11 east of Orcutt and west of Southwooe Drive.
This item was adopted on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman
Miller.
18. Discussion of possible closing of Crandall !day at City limits near Cal Poly
was held over for future discussion.
19. Communication from Commander Gullickson_ Assistant Director of Civil Defense,
requesting that the Civil Defense organization in the City be revised in order
that the Mayor and Administrative O :Dicer could require City department heads
and /or employees to take a more active part in civil defense and training.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, recommended that the Mayor continue
as Director of Civil Defense, as the people would look to the Mayor for
leadership in time of emergency and that possibly Mr. Riller could be named
as Assistant Director of Civil Defense with the power to appoint a Deputy
Director as a department head under his supervision, and that he could
coordinate the various departments for Civil Defense training.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves Administrative
Officer Miller was appointed as Assistant Director of Civil Defense, 0. J.
Gullickson was appointed Deputy Director of Civil Defense, and the City
Attorney was requested to prepare the necessary resolutions or ordinances
to adopt this recommendation and implement it. Motion carried.
20. Notice of one day Governors Conference on Disaster Preparations in Sacramento,
California, on Novemoer 1, 1963.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported that Mr. Tony Juarez and
Mr. Douglas Howard of the City Engineer's Office and the Civil Defense staff
had volunteered to attend this conference at their own expense if the City would
furnish transportation.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the request
was approved.
21. Communication from Smith & Williams regarding the visit of Mr. WilUams to
attend the meeting on Goober 30, 1963.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the axpencea
for the meeting of October 30,1963 for Smith & Williams be approved. Potion
carried.
22. Copy of communication from the Masonic Hall Association to McMahan Furniture
Store regarding parking by McMahan employees adjacent to the City's access tc
Parking Lot #'4 was ordered received and filed.
23. Letter from Senator Sturgeon's secretary relating to current status of
agreement between City and Cal Poly for sharing of costs on water treatment
plant was ordered received and f?-led.
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24. Letter from Henry Case, Division of Highways indicating that up to date
population signs have been ordered for City entrances was ordered received
and filed.
25. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
ordinance was introduced, Ordinance No. 274, an ordinance exchanging property
with James C. Frisby.
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
26. Mayor Davidson reported to the City Council on the questionaire being prepared
by Price Thompson, Water Superintendent, relating to future water needs, as
requested by the San Luis Obispo County Water Resources Advisory Committee.
Mayor Davidson requested that the City Council approve the wording of Item 11
as follows:
"The City of San Luis Obispo would be interested in negotiating a contract
for additional water requirements at such time as there is an established agency
financially capable of guarantying the actual construction of all necessary
facilities with completion dates that will assure the City that additional
water will be available when needed by the City.
The above answer is based on the assumption that Whale Rock Project is capable
of storing and delivering 4,900 acre feet of water per year and that 3,000
acre feet of water per year will be available from Santa Margarita Lake.
It is also assumed that the total amount of water available from these two
sources will serve the City until the year 1983.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the City Council
approved the wording of Item 11 as presented by Mayor Davidson and the
questionaire was authorized to be forwarded to the County.
27. Councilman Whelchel suggested
possibility of purchasing the
construction of a Convention
believed this would be a good
not presently taxed and would
rolls.
that the City Council should consider-the
old Fremont School site for the possible
Center type of facility. He stated that he
investment for the City as the property is
therefore not take any property off the tax
Further, he believed that this would be a good location for a convention center.
Councilman wlielchel urged that the City Council not wait too long in making
a decision on this matter. The City Council discussed the proposal of
Councilman Whelchel to purchase the old Fremont School site.
28. The City Council discussed securing a proposal from a firm of certified public
accountants to make the 1963 -64 audit of the City's financial records.
After discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded
by Councilwoman McNeil, that the City secure a proposal from the firm of
Willeford and Levy for the coming year's audit. Motion carried.
29. City Engineer David Romero brought to the Council's attention the fact that a .
blanket coat is needed on Prado Road from South Higuera Street to the State
approach, and stated that unfortunately this had not been placed on his
priority list for street repairs, but that it was needed very badly. Further,
if authorized by the City Council, he could place this blanket coat by his
own city forces for approximately $1,730 which would be for the purchase of
materials and rental of equipment only.
Councilmen Graves, Miller and Councilwoman McNeil had no objection to the City
using their own forces to do this work.
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Mayor Davidson objected if this work was being done at the expense of other
more necessary work by the City forces.
Mr. Romero offered to prepare plans and specifications to do this job if the
' City Council wished to proceed on a regular construction basis.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the City
Engineer was authorized to proceed with his ever_ forces and place a blanket
coat on Prado Road. Motion married. Mayor Davidson voted no.
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On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the meetinS
adjourned to 7:30 P. M., October 15, 1963, at the Motel Inn.
Approved: October 28, 1963
// . H. F" 1�zPATRICK, CITY CLERK