HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/06/1964REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
January 6, 1964 - 7 :30 P.M.
City Hall
I n v o c a t i o n was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson.
ROLL CALL
Present: R. L. Graves, Jr. , Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel,
Clay P. Davidson
Absent: Miss Margaret McNeil .
City Staff Present: Peter Chapman, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk;
William E. Flory, Park and Recreation Superintendent; William M.
Houser, Jr. , City Attorney; Richard D. Miller, Administrative Officer;
David F. Romero, City Engineer; Lee M. Schlobohm, Fire Chief;
William E. Schofield, Police Chief; and Price Thompson, Water
Superintendent.
Claims against the City for the month of January, 1964 were approved on motion of Council-
man Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, subject to the approval of the Administrative
Officer.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, consideration of the
minutes of the meetings o ovember 20 and 26, and Decem er �, 'S 9, 16 and 30, 1963
were held over.
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1. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the Taping sal
step increases were approves; —
DIETRICH, Louise E., Typist - Clerk, from Step 1 at $312 to Step 2 at $330 per month.
FARRIS, James F., Police Officer, from Step 1 at $435 to Step 2 at $460 per month.
ROBERTSON, George R., Administrative Assistant, from Step 4 at $608 to Step 5 at
5 per month.
' THOMAS, Virginia K., Stenographer, from Step 1 at $330 to Step 2 at $350 per month,
awry increases effective February 1, 1964.
2. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following con-
tract payments were approved:
FRED J. EARLY CO. Water System Improvement Estimate #4
$176,919.10
TRIAD CONSTRUCTION CO. Whale Rock Pumping Estimate #1
Plant Additions $ 5,457.82
ARNOLD A. VOLNY Repairs to City Hall Roof Estimate #2
and Gutters $ 29196.45
HOWIE & SHELTON Broad Street Widening Estimate #1
$ 3,410.82
RAY B. BUNNELL Sinsheimer Park Estimate #3
Restrooms $ 634.89
TED WATKINS Sewer Farm Fields Estimate #3
Improvements $ 12, 931.65
' 3. The City Clerk reported on the fallowing bfdo r000ivod fcw &arnichiag liquid chlorine and
ground aluminum culph2w to the City:
Liquid Chlorine
Jones Chemical, Inc. 145.00 Per ton
Torrance; California 5.80 sales tax
Total Per Ton
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McKesson & Robbins, Inc. 147.95 Per ton
Los Angeles, California 5.92 sales tax
13T-87 Total per ton
Tops Chemical Company 148.00 Per ton
Richmond, California 5.92 sales tax
I'STM Total per ton
Aluminum Sulphate
General Chemical Division 46.00 Per ton
Allied Chemical Corporation 1.84 sales tax
Los Angeles, California 10.00 freight
-577N Total per ton
Stauffer Chemical Company
Los Angeles, California
McKesson & Robbins, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
46.00 Per ton
1.84 sales tax
10.00 freight
-7f.-'ST Tctai per ton
Price Thompson, Water Superintendent, recommended that the low bid of Jones Chemical
Company be accepted for liquid chlorine, and that the bid of General Chemical Division
for aluminum sulphate be accepted.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel., the City Council
accepted the recommendation Water Superintendent an a >. s were awarded as
recommended. Motion carried.
The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for construction of Parking Lot #9:
Ted Watkins Construction Co.
P. O. Box 1380
San Luis Obispo, California 3,395.00
David F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended that the low bid of C.S. Cc
"ompany be accepted.
: :I a motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the low ' ' i of C . 5 .
construction Company was accepted and the bid awarded. -D n carried.
A . -,i motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the :,ping R
ton was introduced: RATION NO. 1233 (1964 Series), creasing ..
- .,:dget (Account No. 263. 1, by $3,000.00)
s.ssed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel,
Clay P. Davidson
' NOES: None
ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil
C.S. Construction Co.
P. O. Box 33
Pismo Beach, California $2,433.25
Madonna Construction Co.
P. O. Box 910
San Luis Obispo, California 2,912.00
Ted Watkins Construction Co.
P. O. Box 1380
San Luis Obispo, California 3,395.00
David F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended that the low bid of C.S. Cc
"ompany be accepted.
: :I a motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the low ' ' i of C . 5 .
construction Company was accepted and the bid awarded. -D n carried.
A . -,i motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the :,ping R
ton was introduced: RATION NO. 1233 (1964 Series), creasing ..
- .,:dget (Account No. 263. 1, by $3,000.00)
s.ssed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel,
Clay P. Davidson
' NOES: None
ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil
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5. The request of Fire Chief Schlobohm for Council approval of sick leave in excess of 14
days for Fireman Daryl Drake was approved on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded
by Councilman iVliller.
6. Mayor Davidson presented certificates of completion of training courses to Fire Captains
Iunker, Bl mhoist and Silva, and congratulated them on the fine work they are doing for
the City of San Luis Obispo in giving their time in studying these courses.
7. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Mayor was
authorized to accept and recora Grant Deed from Chester L. and Clella M. Jost for
street widening on Broad Street. Motion carried.
8. The following recommendation was received from the City Council Study Committee on
Bi- Racial Relations:
"We recommend to the City Council that it appoint a Human Relation Commission, not
to exceed 12 members, that will be responsible to the City Council.
"The primary concern of this commission shall be inter - racial relations in greater San
Luis Obispo, including housing, employment and other aspects of community life. It
shall study and make recommendations on all racial matters to the City Council. It is
recommended that the commission coordinate and cooperate with other community groupo
interested in race relations.
'It is also recommended that the commission members include representation from
various areas of community life."
Mayor Davidson presented for the Council's consideration the following list of persons to
be appdEm �to the Human Relations Commission:
Dr. Norman Cruikshanks
Mrs. Alvin Rhodes
Mrs. P. B. Ividodana
Judge Fray B. Lyon
William E. Schofield
Burt Polin
Murray Bromley
Coy C. Humphrey
Reverend. A. J. Banks
Miss Dvusilla Lewis
Rex Bowlby
Garnett :3opkins
On motion of Councilman V.'helehel, seconded by Councilman Graves, the above- listed
nominees were appointed to tie Gity Council's Human Relations mission. Motion
carried.
The City Clerk was instructed to notify each individual of their appointment and the Mayo*.
was requested to write a letter explaining their duties and establishing a nr ;.= for the
first meeting of this Commission.
9. At this time, Paul W. Davis, attorney for the Broad-Ferri--A Property Owns_'-:. Asst ::+
-ion, appeared before thee City Council requesting that the Council rescind ; actior. of
')ecember 16, 1963 in supporting Route lA for the realignment of Highway J. through the
"ity of San Luis Obispo.
Mr. Davis stated that he would present to the Council a petition signed by ' ,; '7 perscTir,
gin-t a Council to reconsider its action in endorsing I oute IA. He sta-- i :-at mn: ! ^.'.
he signers of the petition were not residents of the Broad- Ferrini area bl ; r-J...
mats of other parts of the City and businessmen in the downtown areas.
J4r. Davis also presented a resolution for the Council's consideration, wic m
:.cons r the Council to take in order to rescind its previous action of
-e further stated that on behalf of the property owners in the Broad- Ferrir r -a, t,•,
Council should study very carefully the proposal and possibility of re- re-•.,.: :sigh % ;: ,, v
: hrough the Los Osos Valley, which is the route the Division of Highways _.Z .=sent.-..,
Studying at the request of the property owners.
C-.mcilman Whelchel presented the following motion for the Council's consideration,
which was seconcTec by Councilman Miller: That the motion adopted on Decer..ber L,
1963, relative to the routing of the proposed Highway 1 Freeway be withdrawo. and a s_
stitute motion be adopted which states: "The City Council of the City of San Luis Obi qt
will give serious consideration to any and all proposed routes for the Highway 1
when the State Division of Highways makes its recommendations and asks the City ct San
Luis Obispo for a decision regarding a route."
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Councilman Graves stated that the motion should be amended to include that the Council
would requester ring when the Los Osos Valley route study has been completed, at
which time ail routes migbt be considered.
B. L. Dixon, owner - operator of the Campus Motel, and Chairman of the Visitors and
Convention ureau of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Council on behalf
of the motel, hotel and restaurant owners and operators in the City, asking that the City
Council not endorse any route that would take the traveling public from the City. He
stated that tourism is San Luis Obispo's second largest industry and that the routing of
Number 1 Highway away from the City would hurt this industry. He then presented
statistics regarding destinations and number and percentages of people visiting the City
of San Luis Obispo, and again urged that the Council endorse a routing of State Highway
1 through the City.
Al Ferrini, businessman, appeared before the Council asking that the Council eliminate
a ree of the proposed routes from consideration for realignment of Highway 1, as
the only route that is plausible is the route through Los Osos Valley, as it is the most
logical and would do the least damage to the City of San Luis Obispo.
Norman Sharpe , instructor at Cal -Poly, appeared before the Council, stating that he
believed the Los Osos route would be the most advantageous to the motel and hotel
owners of the City. He went on to explain in detail the effect of smog on the City of San
Luis Obispo caused by another freeway corning into the City. Mr. Sharpe presented
schematic data regarding the formation of smog on freeways with particular emphasis
on smog problems in the Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay areas. He also explained
that the San Luis Obispo Valley is susceptible to inversion, which would allow smog to
develop here.
C. A. Maino, property owner and businessman, urged that the City Council make their
decision on ie Highway 1 routing on what was best for the entire community and not
just for a small group who are particularly affected by the routing. He also urged that
the route should come into the City to accommodate the visitors and not shove tourists
out of town, as most of them wish to visit here and do business in the City.
Richard Malone, property owner, appeared before the Council, questioning the validity
of the petition eing presented to the Council at this time.
Councilman Miller explained to the people present the action taken by the City Council
at the Dece enter 6, 1963 meeting. (See attached for Councilman Miller's state-
ment) 1.
Councilman Graves then read his statement from the minutes of the December 16
meeting relating to the realignment of Highway 1. He also stated that Councilwoman
McNeil, who was out of town this evening, wished him to inform the people *hat, con
trary to some opinions, she was aware of the matter that was voted upon a . tl -e meeti :,g
of December 16.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, Counc;" rian Whelchel's
motion was amended as foll-' ows: To request that the Division Highways hold a public
nearing after the Los Osos Valley route study has been made and that, at time, all
routes be considered.
Amended motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel,
Clay P. Davidson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil
The original motion, as amended, was passed on the following roll call vc,:
' AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel,
Clay P. Davidson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mdss Margaret McNeil
J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, then presented a letter from Richard Martine Tietje,
urging that the City Council rescind its action endorsing the Broad Street route and to
endorse the Los Osos Valley route. "
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January 6, 1964
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Councilman Miller's Statement relating to Item No. 9, Page 4:
"To the people of our city I wish to make my position clear on the routing of
State highway No. 1. My "no" vote at the Council meeting of December 16, 1963,
was for this reason: (1) The Council should not make a decision on this question
at 12:30 in the morning. (2) The decision ought not to be given before the
State Division of highways official public hearing on December 19, 1963.
These were the reasons for my "no" vote and not the question of choice of route.
I want to make this perfectly clear to all.
This night I do not know which route I shall endorse. Like many choices in life,
each has its advantages and disadvantages. Waen my decision is made it will be
based on the route fitting the requirements cf the pnbl.ic convenience and necessity
of our city and state."
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Mayor Davidson declared at recess at 8:50 P.M. The Council reconvened at 9 :05 P.M. with
all Councilmen present; Miss McNeil. absent.
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10. Public hearing on the adoption of an ordinance relating to trees.
At this time the Mayor declared a public hearing open on the adoption of an ordinance
regulating the planting, care and removal of trees on streets and public places in the
City of San Luis Obispo.
The City Council, staff and the public present discussed the proposed ordinance section
by section, after which the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman .71helchel, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
Ordinance was passed to print: ORDINANCE NO. 279 (1964 enes , Regulating the
planting, care and removal of trees on streets and public places in the City of San
Luis Obispo.
Introduced and passed to print on -,be following roll call vote:
AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, C1ell 71. Whelchel,
Clay P. Davidson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil
11. At this time the City Council considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
regarding the approval of the tentative map of Tract 277, El Cerrito Tract, subject to
the following conditions:
1. Five (5) feet of additional right of way on the northerly side of Serrano Drive
to be dedicated to the City; the northerly half of the street to be improved with curb,
gutter, sidewalk and paving.
I. The westerly half of North Broad Street to be improved with curb, gutter,
sidewalk and paving.
3. The corrugated metal pipe across Serrano Drive discharging between Lots
17 and 19 to be replaced with a structure of adequate capacity for the full width of the
roadway.
supply.
NOTE: This is subject to any participation from the City to which the developer
might be entitled.
4. The provision of adequate water service for fire protection and •.'.:,_nestic
NOTE: The Water Superintendent recommends an eight (8) inch pipe from
Foothill Boulevard to the tract be provided to give satisfactory water service.
An eight (8) inch pipe on Palomar Avenue will also be necessary.
S. A four (4) foot utility easement to be provided between Lots 3 and and a
second four (4) foot easement between any two lots adjoining the bulb of the
6. Two (2) trees to be provided per lot where existing trees are no- •etained.
David F. Romero , City Engineer, explained to the City Council the Planning Ccmr _ - -
sion s reasomng for placing each of the conditions on the tentative approval of s'ract
277.
Mr. Forden , subdivider, appeared before the Council stating that he did not unow this'
Ms going of be considered this evening but did state that he still objected to the condi.-
tions set by the Planning Commission.
The City Council took the following action on the recommended conditions for approva!
of the tentative map:
1. No change.
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2. No change.
3. On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the
City would participate up to 5 c. o t e cost for an adequate drainage miprovement on
Serrano Drive.
Councilman Miller stated that it was his opinion that the City should pay total
cost of enlvert ischarging water.on the Forden property and Forden should not
contribute to this cost. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: P,. L. Graves, Jr., Ciell w. wheichel
Clay P. Davidson
NOES: bouald Q. Miller
ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil
4. No Council action - Subdivider to negotiate his own right of way from
Foothill Boulevard to the boundaries of his subdivision.
5. No change.
6. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the sub-
divider has the option of planting two trees per lot as required by tfi-e rdinance, or
he may elect to file a bond with the City, guaranteeing the planting of at least two (2)
trees per lot when the lots are sold and occupied. Motion carried.
X. At this time Peter Chapman, Planning Director, discussed with the City Council the
trip to Palo Alto to in ev to the sign conditions in that City under an ordinance
similar to the one being proposed for San Luis Obispo.
Mr. Chapman stated that the trip would be on January 16, 17 or 18, depending upon the
mad on y'sTesires, and that it appeared that Saturday, January 18, 1964 was tr.; day
desired by most persons contacted to date. He continued that Council members,
Planning Commissioners and City staff were invited, as well as representatives of the
Chamber of Commerce, Retail Merchant`s Association, and the sign industry.
Mr. Chapman then quoted prices for various size buses to make this trip.
After discussion by the Council, ft was moved by I\.4ayor Davidson, seconded by Coin -fi-
man'Graves that the City Council would pay the transportation cost for the trip to ':J...
Alto.-M—o-tion carried.
12. Report by the City Attorney and City Engineer on the matter of repairs to , ,:a in C;., i.
streets.
The City Council considered the report by the City Attorney and City EnEj --_:r regaxr.;ng
repairs to cuts in City streets.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the fo!:o.ving Re,-.., -
lution was introduced: RE-9-0LUTION NO. 1238 (1964 Series);, opting poi_.::;Ton rep irs
to City cuts.
?`assed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Thelchel,
Clay P: Davidson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil
13. Proposed sidewalk improvements for Chorro Street between Mill and the crce's beyc•:..i.
the Freeway underpass.
David F. Romero , City Engineer, presented a transparency showing existing improve-
ments for chorro Street from Mill Street to Lincoln Street, and improvements to be
made.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following Reso-
lution was introduced: 119YOLMION 140. 1235 (1964 Series _,Requiring sidewalk
improvements on Chorro Street between Mill and Lincoln Streets.
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Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: K. L. Graves, Jr. , Donald C. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel,
Clay P. Davidson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Miss 'Nlargaret McNeil
14. At this time the City Council considered the final passage of Ordinance No. 277, an
Ordinance authorizing lease of the Sewer Farm property to B. J. Connolly.
Finally passed on motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, and
the following roll call vote:
AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel,
Clay P. Davidson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil
15. Communication from Ray C. Skinner, requesting City acceptance of the off -site improve-
ments in Tract 279, which was referred to the City Engineer for investigation and
recommendation to the Council.
The City Engineer requested that this matter be held over by the Council, as the
developer has not completed the necessary documents.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Mayor Davidson, the request for
acceptance was held over. Motion carried.
16. Discussion regarding adoption of uniform improvement standards for the City.
David F. Romero , City Engineer, presented to the Council and recommended the
a option of orm Improvement Standards in the City of San Luis Obispo, as developed
by the County Public Works Directors.
Mr. Romero pointed out that all Public �Tlorks Directors in the Couunty had agreed to
recommen that their jurisdictions adopt these standards. He farther stated various
cases in which these standards vary from current practice.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miler, the following Reso-
lution was introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 123: (1965 Ser es , Adopting Uniform Im-
provement Standards.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. 1 iller, Clell W. Whelchel,
Clay P. Davidson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil
1'1. Proposed sidewalk. improvements on Cuesta Drive between Foothill Boulevard and
Highland Drive, and on Felton Way between Cuesta Drive and Ferrini Road.
David F. Romero, City Engineer, presented a report to the City Council fo;- propose
sidewalk improvements on Cuesta Drive between Felton Way and Highland Drive. He
lien presented a petition from the residents in the area requesting installattcon of four
{4) foot integral sidewalks, and City participation in necessary grading for irr..r_Aove-
zrents between Highland Drive and Felton Way. Mr. Romero objected to Cite partiz:
pa.tion in the earth work as this is a departure from long- standing City polls 1. He
explained the problems inherent in attempting to revise the sidewalk star ?a Pu to meet
the existing nonconforming driveways, explaining further that these nonconfooning
driveways would create somewhat of a hazard to the public.
After discussion by the City Council, it was moved by Mayor Davidson, seconded In,
Councilman Graves that a six (6) foot integral sidewalk be con�= stucte7in this area,
that existing nonconforming driveways be allowed to remain, and that existing drivzwa
transitions be revised where necessary. Motion carried.
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On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following Resolution
was i=roduced: RE90- =N NO. 1236 (1964 Series),gmring sidewalk improve-
ments on Cuesta Drive between Foothill Boulevard and Highland Drive, and on Felton
Way between Cuesta Drive and Ferrini Road.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clell V1. 'Aelchel,
Clay P. Davidson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Miss Margaret McNeil
18. On motion of Councilman Diller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the proposal from
Paul Adamson, Consulting eer, offering engineering services for the design and
preparation oT plans and specifications for the construction of a culvert in and across
North Broad Street near Murray Street, was accepted. Motion carried.
19. At this time the City Council discussed the matter of curb and gutter repair in the
Laguna. Lake Tract that had failed after the City had accepted the subdivision, and that
the subdivider had offered to split the cost with the City to replace the defective work.
David F. Romero , City Engineer, stated the cost to the City would be $490.00, and
recommendd the City cooperate in this repair.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the recommendation
of the City Engineer was accepted. Motion carried.
20. The matter of abandonment of Old Bishop Street between Johnson Avenue and Flora
Street was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation tv the
City Council.
21. Communication from Woods Animal Shelter Society announcing the formation of an
advisory council for shelter activities and asking the City to participate by appointing
members to this council.
' Mayor Davidson, with the Council's approval, appointed the City's representatives
this cot c' as follows: Councilman Clell W. Vmelchel, Administrative Officer Cd
D. Miller, and Police Chief William r.. Schofield.
22. Communication from K -SLY announcing the Second annual Los Angeles A:j:.:.:: Hot
Stave League Barbeque to be held on January 22, 1964, and requesting pert: • sion fc:_ a
parade of the players through downtown San Luis Obispo.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Graves, the reque.:- -..::is
approved. Motion ca_m`ee�
23. Communication from the California Legislature, Assembly Committee on s :_:. enue C, :..
:'w ation, requesting information on the City's property tax operation was : •0•1 over
.'.er further study on motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Gras .s.
V — Agenda for the January 7, 1964 meeting and minutes of the November 5, 19632 ..,.eetiL.
_1 the San Luis Obispo Water Resources Advisory Committee was ordered re- •..9ved a.v
vied.
Communication from the San Luis Obispo City Schools, offering to sell 18 m, . a l bt x
ings commonly known as "Tropical Huts, " was ordered received and filed.
26. Progress report from Central California Communications 'Corporation on the '3tatus r;
the Cable TV installation, was ordered received and filed.
27. Communication from the Division of Highways, announcing a conference on Street and
Highway problems, was ordered received and filed.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Miller, the meeting adjourned at
12 :50 A.M., January-7—,r5
Approved: January 20, 1964 Je
H. FITZPATRICK, CITY CLERK
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