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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/15/1964R3GULAR MEZTING 02 CITY COUNCIL June 15, 1964 - 7 :30 P. H. CITY HLjL1 Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson. ?toll Call Present: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald P. Miller, Clell W. Hhelchel City Staff Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. E. Flory, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; 2. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City 3ngineer; L. Vchlobohm, 'sire Qief; Nilliam E. Schofield, Police Chief. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, claims against the City for the month of June, 1964 were approved, subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the minutes of May 27 and 29, and June 1, and 3 were approved as read, and the minutes of June 8, 1964 were ordered held over. 1. J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, reported on bids received for street reconstruct- ion, Phase M., Part 4. They were as follows: Ted Watkins Construction Company $129325.60 Madonna Construction Company 9,620.70 C. S. Construction Company 100270.00 V Hey Paving 10,236.40 D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended the log: bid of Madonna Construction Company be accepted and stated that it was a good bid for the City. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the low bid of Madonna Construction Company was accepted. Motion carried. 2. On motion of Counciiaen Graves, seconded by Councilman Ahelchel, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution Ab. 1299, a resolution increasing the 1963 -64 budget. (Account No. 200.10 - Kann?ng Commission, be increased by $215.60) Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Miller, Ciell 7.4. Whelchel NOES: None EBSENT: None 3. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1301, Equipment Replacement Resolution. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald hiller, Cle'_1 tf. Ohelchel 4. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, tie following resolution was introduced, Resolution No. 1302, the Salary Resolution for fiscal year 1964 -65. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: City Council Minutes June 15, 1964 Page -2- EYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, J-., Miss Margaret 14rNeil, Donald Miller, Clell 17helchel NOES: None ABSENT: None A. Communication from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that the City Council consider a new agreement with the Chamber for services to be performed by them for the City, was held over at the request of Ed Davin, President of the Chamber of Commerce. C. The following letter was received from Ki!TY- Radio: "ItATY has applied for and has been granted the Emergency Broadcast System authorization for this area. You are probably aware that Conelrad expired on July 1, 1963 and has been replaced by the c. B. 3. (Emergency Broadcast System). YJ,TY has served as the Conelrad station for over 10 years, an obligation we assumed by request of the "CC at a time when another local station consistantly failed to perform the required tests according to regulations. F11 radio stations have been recently invited to submit their qualifications to the FCC for participation in the E. B. S. on a voluntary basis. We have been informed that no other station in this area has applied which means that KATY is the only station in the San Luis Obispo area authorized by FCC to remain on the air and keep the public informed during a national emergency. This means all other television and radio station must go off the air unless they hold a valid E. B. S. authorization. The Department of Defense (0. C. D. ) has set up a program to provide funds for fallout shelters for the operating personnel generating equipment and for remote pickup broadcast facilities in some cases. In order to obtain a committment for Federal Government Rinds, an agreement must be signed before June 30, as all unobligated funds expire on this date. We were informed only last week of this matter and the writer attended a meeting in Fresno on Monday at which were also present representatives of the 0. C. D., FCC, and the U. f3. ?rmy Corps of Engineers who will administer the fallout shelter program. We wish to request a meeting in the immediate fu�ure to discuss the feasibility of making application for these funds before the expiration date. We also wish to discuss setting up a closer liaison and a positive means of providing information to the public during an alert or disaster conditions." R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, explained that KATY wanted new transmitter site on sewer farm property. Ordinarily they would go out to bid providing we had land which could be used without detriment to sewer processing. However, Commander Gullickson felt there might be a possibility of getting federal grant to cover underground shelter for radio and sewer plant personnel and auxiliary generator which could also be used for radio and sewer plant use. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, that a committee be appointed to investigate and report on this matter. The committee to consist of R. D. Miller, Commander Gullickson and David F. Romero. Motion carried. 5. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, a Deed of Easement for sewer line from Francis R. and Isabel A. Scott was accented and the Mayor was authorized to accept and record the Deed of Easement on behalf of the City. Motion carried. City Council Minutes June 15, 1964 Page -3- 6. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, a Grant Deed and Agreement for street widening from H. I. Pamplin and B. G. Pamplin, was accepted and the M^your was authorized to sign the Grant Deed and agreement and record the Grant Deed on behalf of the City. Motion carried. 7. On motion of Councilman i4i.11er, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the Covenant from E. C. Loomis Corporation guaranteeing the removal of a free standing sign on Higuera Street when the street is widened by the City, was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to record it on behalf of the City. Motion carried. 10. The following communication was received from the Planning Commission regarding sidewalk policy: "Resolution No. 73 -64 of the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the following sidewalk policy: 1. New sidewalks to be either 6 foot integral or 4 foot detached, except that 4 foot integral sidewalks may be allowed in hill side development. 2. Sidewalks within a block to follow the pattern established by the first one constructed; varied to permit the preservation of existing trees that are approved by the Park Superintendent. 3. If 507. of a bloc's has been developed with oversize sidewalks the City Engineer may require the remainder to folio*v suit. The above standards to be administered by the City Engineer with discretion to vary them locally, after consultation with property owners and the park superintendent where trees are involved." D. P. Romero, City Engineer,explained reasons for Planning Commission recommendation. ' Councilman Miller moved that the Planning Commission policy be adopted. l-btion died for the lack of a second. The City Council discussed the matter of not allowing a transition within each block at the re:uest of the property ocmer who may desire an integral sidewalk and his neighbor would desire a divided 4 foot sidewalk. Z. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, suggested that the City Engine=, Planning Director, and City t1 torney get together and prepare a resolution with all sidewalk policies to date for Council consideration. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, that the City Engineer, Planning Director, and City ftto rney get together and prepare a resolution with all sidewalk policies to date. Notion carried. S. k-L this time the City Council held a public Leering on the proposed 1964 -65 Budget. Mayor Davidson declared the public hearing open. The following letter was received from Administrative Officer Miller: "Presented herewith is the proposed Budget for 1964 -65 as revised to date. The original budget showed proposed operational expenditures of $2,818,016.92 and total expenditures of $3,342,509.32. The revised budget is $50,345.62 greater, and the new totals are $2,869,162.54 and $3,392,54.94 respectively. Actually, there has been no substantial increase in the original budget, as more than $49,000 has been added to take care of carry over commitments from the past fiscal year. There have been several additions and deletions which have added up to almost identical totals. There will be other bookkeeping changes to reflect year -end balances and outstanding commitments, and there may be some minor corrections to remedy clerical errors." City Council Minutes June 15, 1964 Page -4- Mayor Davidson declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the 1964 -65 Budget be approved. Notion carried, Mayor Davidson voting no. Mayor Davidson voted no as he believed this budget approval was premature as he did not believe the budget was to be approved at this meeting. He also believed that the Council had not taken into consideration the recommendation of the RERC report to promote San Luis Obispo, and also had failed to budget funds for use in promoting the City of San Luis Obispo. Councilman Graves stated he believed that the Council was aware of the Chamber of Commerce request based upon RERC report and that he for one was against the request as he did not believe it was time to promote the City until the City had prepared the area to ;rake care of tourists. Mayor David son s•cated that while he agreed in general with Mr. Graces' statement, he believed that the RERC report recommended that the City should proceed to advertise what we now have to offer the tourists. Further, he believed that some agency should be authorized to promote tourism, to handle conventions and to coordinate all facilities catering to the traveling public such as motels, hotels, restaurants, and service station operations. He continued that he was not necessarily recommendin3. the Chamber of Commerce to do this work, but to offer funds to any group who will handle the tourists and convention matters for the City. Councilman Graves stated that he did not believe in giving the Chamber of Commerce $26,000.00 to promote tourism, but that if any funds were spent they should be spent on the physical plant of the City for tourism and conventions such as the Mission Plaza Development and the Civic Fine Arts Center. 1 11. Communication from the Planning Director regarding plan checking procedures, was ordered received and filed. 9. At this time the City Council held a publ4_c hearing on Resolution No. 1291, a resolution requiring sidewalk improvements on a portion of Lizzie Street. The following letter was received from Richard D. Wod: "In checking the records concerning the captioned property, I find that the house was built in or around 1938, apparently with City approval and up to the specifications required, although the City Planning Department has no record not having kept records back that far. At the time that the house was built, the lot was legally bounded by the extension of Fixlini Street and Lizzie Street as it then existed and a right -of -way fronting the property was given to the then owner of the property. The title in Fixlfni Street was deeded to the City in 1940, subsequent to the building of the house and after the house was located where it was. As to the Lizzie Street side of the property, Lizzie Street was apparently 33 .feet wide until 1932, when a Mr. Condick, the then (nnier of the property, granted by deed an additional NO feet to the width of L4_z-ie Street. %1 wever, the house was built, as indicated, apparently according to City requirements and has remained there since. It is clear that the house was located in its present location at least prior to the accuisilion by the City of fee title to F_xlini Street and that, in this regard, the City took title subject to the house's then location. It also appears with reference to the Lizzie Street boundary that, in alloying the house to be built in its present location, an equitable problem develops, inasmuch as by actual leave of the City, the house is located with -its improvements where it is. Any change in the City's present use of its right - of -way would raise the legal question of estoppel and probably that of whether or not a license has arisen. Although the City does not intend to change the grade of either of the streets, the net effect of increasing their width through sidewalks is a grade change with reference to the subject property. City Council Minutes June 15, 1964 Page -5- It has been pointed out previously to you by your officers, that the existing driveway off Fixlini Street to the property is marginal. In fact, a modern automobile cannot use it. Once the sidewalk is put in, it will be entirely impossible to use the driveway and there is no conceivable way of engineering the driveway to accommodate any type of vehicle, since the rise in elevation to the garage from ;:he street level will be too great for the distance covered. Needless to say, any possible use of the garage will be lost. This loss of ingress and egress presents another legal problem and conceivably would be tantamant to an inverse condemnation by the City requiring payment of damages for loss of said access. The situation is further complicated because I understand that the City requires a garage with a single family residence. Aside from the legalities, of the matter, there is the extremely pertinent problem of extreme hardship. The requirement of sidewalks along Fixlini Street will require construction of four to five foot retaining walls and will amount to a deprivation of the use of the driveway. Along the Lizzie Street side of the property, in addition to the p_obiem of the retaining walls, will be the fact that, if a six foot sidewalk is installed, this will leave a four to five foot side yard on the property completely removing a beautiful hedge, which has taken years to develop, and substantially destroying flagstone work in the backyard patio of the premises. Even if a four foot sidewalk were required, the hedge would have to be removed and it is apparent from the City's concern with preserving trees and foliage, that this is not a desired result. You may regard this letter as a protest to all of said proposed improvements based on the legal objections thereto, as well as the practical objection thereto and, at the same time, a request for practical, rational consideration of the matters herein." Mayor Davidson declared the public hearing open. Mayor Davidson stated he believed that 14:. Flood's protest was well taken as the improvement of sidewalks will cause severe damage to this property. Further, he personally made an inspection to see the potential use of the sidewalk and found eery little use by pedestrians adjacent to the Tood's property. Councilman Graves agreed that the installation of sidewalk on the Lizzie Street side would cause an undue hardship on the property owner. Councilman Miller stated he believed it would cause extreme hardship to place sidewalk here. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the Lizzie Street side of 1780 Fixlini Street be deleted from the resolution. Motion carried, Councilman Whelehel voting no. Mayor Davidson stated that if a 6 foot sidewalk were required at 1730 Johnson it would require the removal of a brick retaining wall which would damage the property as well as the removal of a hedge along Lizzie Street. Councilman Miller stated he believed the hedge was far enough back to be saved if sidewalk were installed. 1 City Engineer Romero stated he believed that with the installation of sidewalk and a retaining wall along Lizzie Street, the hedge could be saved. Mayo%- Davidson recommended that investigation be made to see if a five soot sidewalk could be placed in order to save the hedge. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, that a six foot sidewalk be placed at 1700 Johnson Wenue or as close to a 6 foot sidewalk as possible in order to save the hedge, at the discretion of the City Engineer. Motion carried. City Council Minutes June 15, 1964 Page -6- Mayor Davidson declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 130C, a resolution the construction of sidewalk on a portion of Lizzie Street. Passed and adop ed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald '?. Miller NOES: Clell W. Whelchel ABSENT: None 12. Legal opinion from 7illiam M. Houser, Jr., C =ity Attorney, regarding the YMCA goodwill gifts, was referred to a Council committee. ---------------------- Councilman Whelchel left the meeting at NJ:50 P. M. ----- -- --------- - - - - -- 13. Communication from Stone and Youngberg regarding methods of pre - paying the parking district bonds and eliminating parking meters in the downtown area, was ordered received and filed. 14. Traffic Committee ;reports of May 15, cnd June u, 1964. 64-4-IC Regarding the location of the Dell det Adobe directional sign which was referred back to the Traffic Committee, we have changed our thinking and feel that this sign should be placed at the southeast corner of Marsh and Toro in the planter strip between Toro and the 2afeway parking lot. We also recommend that a directional sign be authorized reading "Historical .Oobe nest right,' and that this be placed on the south side of Marsh between Santa Rosa and Toro. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the recommendation was accepted. Notion car_ied. 64 -5 -1T We have had a request from tae Universal Auto Parts at 969 Monterey Street for a 12 minute green zone in fronL' of their establishment. :Recently we replaced two loading zone spaces with parking meters and we feel that this store has enough drop in business to justify one green zone, the most easterly space. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution IIo. 1303, a resolution establishing 12 minute parking zone at Universal P.uto Parts. passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr. yli.ss 114argaret McNeil, Donald Miller NOES: None ABSENT: Clell F. ',:.lhelchel 64 -5 -2C The Traffic Committee has looked at the request of Harvey's Barber Shop at 1126 Osos Street for 30 minute time limit parting in front of the barber shop. There is a two hour time 1:1mit in this area, and the Traffic Committee feels that we could not justify recommending a 30 minute time limit for this one business. In the near future, parking meters will be installed on Marsh Street east of Osos, and it is felt that barber shop customers will then be able to find a place to park. The City Council concurred in the recommendation of the Traffic Committee. City Council Minutes June 15, 1964 Page -7- 64 -5 -3T A parking problem has been called to our attention in front of Booth Brothers Body and Paint Shop. There is considerable long term parking in this block, and we feel that the needs of the Booth Brothers Paint Shop would be met, at least partially, by one green zone in front of the building at 1115 Higuera Street. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1304, a resolution establishing limited parking zone at Booth Brothers garage. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: ,AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Miller NOES: None ,ABSENT: Clell W. !,helchel 64 -5 -4T For some time the Traffic Committee has been looking at the matter of improved lighting for Grand P.vvenue as well as beautification. After considerable study of a proposed layout by P. G. & E., it would be ou_ recommendation that the existing incandescent lamps be replaced with double - bracketed mercury vapor lighting in accordance with the sketches prepared by the City Engineer's office. The initiel cost of the aluminum electroliers would be $1,440.00 for nine (9) poles, and the increased cost per month would be $59.60, or $715.00 a year. We feel that this will make an attractive looking entrance to the College and will provide adequate lighting on Grand A.,enue for safety purposes. On motion of Councilman irii.11er, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the recommendation was approved. Motion carried, Zkyor Davidson voting no. Mayor Davidson stated that while he agreed with the installation of lights, he believed sidewalks were more needed for safety and convenience of pedestrians than lights. 64 -6 -1C The Traffic Committee has studied the report of Mr. Romero regarding certain proposed traffic signals and has the following recommendation: That three (') intersections be budgeted for the following fiscal year including (1) Broad, Santa Barbara, and South Streets; (2) Higuera and Nipomo; and (3) Broad and Pismo. The signals at locations (2) and (3) will.allow the elimination of crossing guards at $123 per month each. The proposed installations at Higuera, Pismo and High, and at Higuera and South were discussed, but it was felt that, before we go to the expense of installing signals at these locations, further street alignment studies should be conducted. The recommendation of the Traffic Committee was accepted with the elimination of the Higuera- Nipomo Street intersection. 64 -6 -2T If the Council has no objection, the City Engineer will take steps to have a hedge cut down at the southerly corner of Mill and Johnson. The Council had no objection. 64 -6 -3T with the increase of traffic in the area, it is recommended that La Entrade be protected with stop signs and that the side streets also be center lined to discourage cutting of corers. It is recommended thac a stop sign be placed or San Jose Court stopping traffic at La Entrada, on Del Sur stopping traffic at La Entrada, on Ramona east of La Entrada, stopping traffic at Le Entrada, and on Del Norte stopping traffic at La Entrada. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1307, a resolution establishing stop signs at intersections of La Entrada. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Q. Miller City Council Minutes June 15, 1964 Page -8- NOES: None ABSENT: Clell W. Melchel 64 -6 -4T For some time, the Traffic Ca operation of traffic signals within the at three locations be geared to go on a at 10:00 P. M. each evening. The three Tassajara, (2) Mill and Santa Rosa, and between Sears Roebuck and Penny's. smittee has been discussing the City and recommends that the signals flashing yellow and red basis starting locations would be (1) Foothill and (3) the pedestrian crosswalk running Recommendation accepted with the City 2ngineer granted permission to use his discretion as to actual hours of operation at the listed intersection signals. X. Aime Lalande appeared before the Council asking the Council to approve an agreement between himself and the City to allow him to use the well on his property at 421 D._na Street to supply h -s proposed apartment house with water. This request is made due to the inadequate City water supply on Dana Street and he hoped he could use his well and the City water until the City water system is improved and adequate for his development. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement with Mr. Lalande subject to the approval of the Water Superintendent and the City lttorney. 27. The following communication was received from the City Planning Commission: "Resolution No. 67 -64 of the Planning Commission recommends approval of the tentative plan of a planned development of duplexes and apartment condominium units, also a beach club subject to the following conditions: 1. Driveways to be reduced to 1 or less per 60 feet lot or equivalent. 2. A.three year time limit. The Commission is agreeable to the density of this development which approximate.. R -2 density, but were concerned at the number of driveways from the duplex units fronting Oceanaire. These would seriously reduce the available curb parking. Mr. Skinner is agreeable to the conditions." Peter Chapman, Planning Director, presented the plan and explained proposal as considered by the Planning Commission. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1305, a resolution anprovins the tentative map of planned development on Oceanaire Drive, subject to the above conditions. Passed anal adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. ('�:-avec, J;., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Miller NOES: None MENT: Cl.ell W. Whelchei 28. The following communication was received from the City Planning Commission: "The Commission considered the request of im'. :;';inner to modify the City requirements for creek channel improvement which was referred to them by the City Council. The Commission unanimously recommends that the Council approve a -relaxation of the requirements for a fence, access road and gunite lining in the channel, recognizing that it will be a part of a landscaped element in a golf course. They further recommend that this should continue for the life of the golf course only and that the owner should maintain the creek and permit free access to it for City personnel. City Council Minutes June 15, 1964 Page -9- A fence should be provided between the church property and the creek unless a Precise Plan of develon_ment is submitted with a request to omit this provision. The engineering of the channel should be to the satisfaction of the City ?ngineer. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1306, a resolution authorizing modification on Skinner creek channel improvement. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: !YES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, J.'., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald Miller NOES: None ABSENT: C1e11 ?'. Fhelchel D1. Report by Wilson, darzfeld, Jones & Horton, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law, was presented by 1VIr. Ray C. Spinner regarding subdivision financing through special assesoment proceedings.. `;aid report was held over to the next meeting at the request of the City Council. B. Communication from Ray C. Skinner Corporation requesting acceptance of offsite improvements in Tract No. 279 and also enclosing a check in the amount of $504 representing a bond for planting trees on all lots in Tract No. 279. In accordance wi ?h Council policy, this matter was held over to the react Council meeting. 15. Communication from Mrs. Beverly P.ich, Hi- Neighbor Hostess, requesting that the City furnish the names and addresses of newcomers from the Water. Department records for her use. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the request was denied due to existing established po ?.icy. 16. Communication from the Division of Highways forwarding copy of new Maintenance Agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and the State of California, covering maintenance of State Highways within the City. City Engineer Romero briefed Council on contents of Agreement. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1310, a resolution approving agreement for maintenance. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. T.. Craves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil, Donald I.. Miller TOES: None ABSr=:� Clell W. Nhelchel 17. Communication from the City Engineer regarding revisions to the traffic signals serving Highway No. 1 at Santa Rosa Street and Footh +.11 Boulevard. A. Communication from the Division of Highways forwarding for the City's execution a cooperative agreement covering the revision of traffic signals at Santa Rosa Street and Foothill Boulevard. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1309, a resolution authorizing execution of agreement for revision of traffic signals at Foothill and Santa Rosa Street. 1 City Council Minutes June 15, 1964 Page -10- Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald 1. Miller, Miss Margaret McNeil NOES: None ABSENT: Clell Ll. 11helchel 18. Council considered the plans and specifications for street reconstruction program, Phase 144 Part 6 (Patricia -Del Norte), presented by D. F. Romero, City Engineer, who briefed the conditions of the work to be accomplished. On motion. of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Mr-Neil, the plans and specifications were approved and authorization was given to call for bids. Motion carried. 19. :.t this time t:?e City Council considered the plans and specifications for street reconstruction program, Phase ii, 'art 7, (Walk=er- Carmel), as presented by D. 7. P.omero, City Engineer, who briefed for the City Council what work was to be done. On motion of Councilman Muller., seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the plans and specifications were approved and authorization was given to call for bids. 20. Council considered the plans and specifications for construction of the ilwrray -Broad Culvert. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, briefed the project and stated that a portiou of the cost should be paid by sewer and wafer due to the betterment of same. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that a portion of the cost should be paid by sewer and water. Motion carried. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman MacNeil, the plans and specifications were approved and authorization was given to call for bids. Mayor Davidson voted no. 21. Communication from Peter Andre, representing the San Luis Garbage Company, requesting that a Council committee be appointed to meet with the representative:, of the Garbage Company to discuss increased consumer rates, due to increased operating cost for the required cut and fill operation. The Council discussed the proposed cut and fill operation being required by the County Goverment of San Luis Garbage Company and the increase in cost in this type of operation. On motion of Councilman 1•.11er, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, that ii Council committee be appointed tc meet r•7ith the Garbage Company. Moticn carried. Mayor Davidson appointed himself and Councilman M£;.le-r to be on the Committee. 22. Communication from the Board of Supery -ors forwarding communication from Ed Leibold, suggesting that the Dallidet Adobe be included as a recreational park. Communication also received from the San Luis Obispo tdistorical Societe regard- ing the request of Ed Lebold. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the communications were ordered received and filed. Motion carried. ---------------------- Councilman Vhelchel took his seat at 9:35 P. M. --- ------------- - - - - -- City Council Minutes June 15, 1964 Page -11- 23. Communication from David F. Romero, City Engineer, regarding plan preparation for the reconstruction of high Street. Councilman Miller again presented his interest in a general upgrading in the area of S =ndercock Street and possibly the formation of an assessment district to upgrade the area with water and sewer and curbs, gutters and sidewalks, trees, etc. on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, that the report be adopted and a report be requested from E. P. Thompson, Water Superintendent, on his plans for improving the water system in High Street, along with costs. Motion carried. 24. At this time the City Council considered the matter of sidewalks on the south side of ?oothill Boulevard from Tassajara to La Entrada. Councilman Miller spoke on behalf of a request from a resident on Foothill Boulevard, who steted that the City should complete sidewalks installation on the south side of Foothill Boulevard between Tessajara and La Entrada. City Council discussed the matter cf placing sidewalks on one side of Foothill Boulevard from Broad Street west to the City limits. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the City Engineer prepare a report on work required on Foothill: (1) between Tassajara and La Entrada, (2) La Entrada to the City limits, (3) and Tassajarr. to Broad Street. Motion carried. Report on number 1 at least is to be presented by the next meeting. 25. At this time the City Council considered the complete widening of Santa Rosa Street from Palm Street to Monterey Street. City Engineer Romero presented the problem and asked the Council if he should proceed with the hiring of an appraiser. On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, that a proposal be secured from the firm represented by Peter Uebber and Burt Fugate for negotiating the purchase of the outstanding parcels. Motion carried. 26. The City Council considered a preliminary -report of prcperties lacking standard improvements where more than 50% of the block is already improved. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City Engineer proceed with the sidewalk improvements. 29. At this time the City Council considered the cancellations and corrections to the 1963 -64 Fwsessment Roll. On motion of rouncilmsn Killer, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, tb.e cancellations and correct ions were apprcved. iotlon carried. 30. R. D. Miller, administrative Officer, announced the appointment of the following Firemen, effective July 7, 1564 at $455 per month, sub-'sect to a probationary period of one year: SYLVIA, Donald J. RING, John E. 31. Communication from the San Luis Obispo County Fuse ' '.ater "osociation regarding planting of fish in the [:Male Roc: Reservoir, was ordered received and filed. 32. Communication from the Division. of Highways forwarding newsletter covering the San Luis Obispo County Highway activities, was ordered received and filed. City Council Minutes June 15, 1964 Page -12- 33. Notice from the League of California Cities, Channel Counties Division, that the next quarterly meeting of the Division will be held in Ventura on Thursday, June 25, 1964, was ordered received and filed. 341 Communication from Richard D. Miller regarding the possibility of securing an interest free loan from the HNF'A for future planning of the Mission Plaza, was ordered received and filed. 35. The City Council ordered a public hearing on the new Sign Ordinance for July 6, 1964 at 8:00 P. X. in the City Hall Council Chambers. ® 36. Mayor Davidson announced that the Salvation Army was attempting to organize a local corps in the City and is having an organization meeting on June 24, 1964 at 7:30 A. N. at the Little Chef cafe, and invited the City Council to attend this organizational meeting. 37. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the Mayor appoint a Council committee to study the present City requirement of installing a detection check valve on private fire services for sprinkler system. Motion carried. Mayor Davidson appointed Councilmen Whelchei and Miller as a Council committee on the above matter. 3E. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman McNeil, the meeting adjourned at 10:20 P. M. Motion carried. Approved: July 13, 1964 �.% H. FITZPATRICK, CITY CLERK 1