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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
October 4, 1965 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
Present: Emmons-Blake, Frank Gallagher, Donald Q. Miller,
Arthur F. Spring, Clell W.- Whelchel
City Staff
! Present P: Chapman, Director of Planning and Building; J: H.
Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W.-Flory, Superintendent of
Parks & Recreation; W. M. Houser, City Attorney; R. D.
Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero;.City
Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; W. Schofield, Police
Chief; E. P. Thompson, Water Superintendent.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the-minutes
of the meetings of September 7, 20 and 27, '1965 were approved.'
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, claims against
the City for the month of October 1965 were approved subject to the approval of
the Administrative Officer.
1. The following communication received from Mr. D. F. Romero, City Engineer,
reported that the Sidewalk'Financing Program Fund had been depleted due primarily
to the large projects on Sandercock and High Streets. He requested that the City
Council add to this fund so that the sidewalk construction can continue.
Mr. R. D. Miller recommends to the Council that the Sidewalk Construction Account
be increased by $10,000.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No.,1483, (1965 Series),'a resolution
increasing the 1965 -66 budget Account No. 250.1, Sidewalk Construction by
$10,000.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. Mr. D. F. Romero; City Engineer, presented a communication to the City
Council regarding the design of the sewer and water line improvements along
Broad Street to serve the industrial area. Mr. Romero explained what facilities
were being designed, their starting point and the extent of service. Mr. Romero
stated that he would need Council guidance on the cost to be billed against
Young Brothers and any new industry when they wish to connect to the new sewer
and water facility. Mr. Romero stated that the figures can be computed after
the Council makes the following basic policy decisions:
a. Will,connections•to the new water and sewer facility require reimburse -
ment.to the City? •If so, will this reimbursement be on the basis of an area
charge against all acreage which will benefit? Will a frontage charge also be
required?
b. Will properties which connect to the new faci=lities be asked to share a
portion of the Yoakum lift station and the Johnson trunk facilities! The City
provided excess capacity in each of these facilities at its own cost.
c. Will the City require that installation of-sewer main facilities be made
at the cost of the'applicant and that engineering work on these facilities be
initiated by the applicant? Will the City pay for excess capacity for a sewer
installation made by the applicant?
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The City Council discussed the three matters brought up by the City Engineer and
by common consent of the Council told Mr. Romero to proceed on the basis of
affirmative answers to questions a and b and instructed him to design and let
to bid the sewer main facilities in addition to the facilities already approved.
The City will act as banker and be reimbursed at a later date as other persons
connect to the sewer.
Mr. Romero stated that plans and specifications for the water line and sewer
force main, pump station and sewer collection system on Edna Road will be ready
for the Council's consideration at the October 18, 1965 meeting.
3. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, brought to the Council's attention the fact that
several months ago the City had abandoned that portion of Osos Street west from
Olive Street to Stenner Creek retaining a drainage easement for use by the City.
Mr. Romero stated that since this action by the Council, the property owners
adjacent to that portion of Osos Street being abandoned requested that the
easement be taken off their property and at their expense they would construct
the necessary drainage structures to run the drainage parallel to Olive Street
to Stenner Creek.
Mr. Romero stated he had no objection to this plan and recommended to the City
Council that the.drainage easement be taken off the street upon completion of the
replacement drainage facility.
Mr. W. M. Houser, City Attorney, told the Council that if they wish to proceed on
this basis that they should authorize the granting of a quitclaim deed abandoning
the easement on Osos Street.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the .following
resolution was introduced. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to grant a quit-
claim deed of the easement on Osos Street.
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AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. A. Discussion by the Council of the report of the Administrative Officer
comparing costs of the Planning and Building Department of the past six years,
and
B. Report from the Planning Director on plan checking procedures. and fee
structures in other communities were ordered referred to the Council Study
Session of October 20, 1965.,
5. Communication from Mr. W. E. Flory, _,Director, Parks and Recreation Department,
stating that the Parks Department was concerned when street trees were planted in
the planting strips between the curb and sidewalk providing limited space for
street trees. Mr. Flory reported that due to the insufficient amount of space,
tree selection is restricted and also trunk development is not given an opportunity
for free growth. Mr. Flory suggested that the City Council should consider
requiring that the curb and gutter and sidewalk be constructed in one unit and
require planting of trees behind the sidewalk either in the public area or private
property. He stated he felt that this type of planning would allow for better
growth and give the impression of wider streets and possibly the property owners
would attempt to take care of the trees if they felt the trees were on.their
property.
Mr. Flory recommended to the City Council that if they agreed in general with his
proposal, that his report be presented to the Planning Commission, Park and
Recreation Commission and Public Works Department for study and final recommenda-
tion to the City Council.
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On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the recommendation
was approved and the Departments requested to study the matter and make a joint
recommendation to the City Council. Motion carried.
6. Communication from the Planning Commission recommending that the City Council
change the name of that portion of Santa Lucia Street between Foothill and Cerro
Romauldo be renamed Jeffrey Drive. The matter was held over and the City Clerk
was instructed to write to the property owners and residents-of Santa Lucia and
explain what the Council had in mind and the reason for the name change.
7. Mr. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported to the City Council the
status on the proposed Highland Drive Extension. In talking with Cal Poly, it was
evident that the previous City proposal for connection with North Chorro had not
been well reviewed, for one.thing, because of the congestion it would cause at
Chorro and Foothill. If Highland were to connect with Santa Rosa, signals would
have to be built by someone. Another possibility might be the extension of
Westmont from Highway 1 since there was an existing access at that location. The
next step on Highland should probably be a tracer letter to Cal Poly to determine
the status.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring, the Mayor was
authorized to write a letter to the President of Cal Poly to see what conclusion
could be arrived at on the extension of Highland Drive. At this time the City
Council also discussed the possible future extension of Westmont Drive through
the Flagg property.to connect with the Ferrini Development. -Mr. Chapman, Planning
Director, reported that Mr. Flagg was bringing in.a new map of tract 125 which
included the area under discussion, but that no provisions were being made to
extend Westmont Drive through to the Ferrini Tract.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Planning
Commission was instructed to require the development of Tract 125 to extend
Westmont Drive westerly to the Ferrini Tract. Motion carried.
8. Discussion by the City Council of establishing a policy on employees doing
outside teaching was referred to a Council Study Session of October 20, 1965.
9. Discussion by the City Council of establishing a policy of a council member
sitting in on all employee interviews was referred to a Study Session of October
20, 1965.
10. Council consideration of a requirement that all City employees be American
Citizens was referred to the Council Study Session of October 20, 1965, on the
following vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring
ABSENT: None
11. Discussion by the City Council of requesting Stone and Youngberg Financial
Consultants to prepare a report on the steps to be taken to enlarge the present
parking district and /or sell more bonds for additional parking was ordered held
over.
17.• Communication from the Division of Highways notifying the City Council that
the California Highway Commission had adopted route 5 -A for the realignment of
Highway No. 1 from Pennington Creek to 101 Highway to Marsh Street and asking
for any additional comments by the City Council.
On motion of Mayor Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1485, a resolution approving route
5 -A relocation of State Highway No. 1.
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Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons•Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on Resolution No. 1477, ,
a resolution giving notice of proposed annexation of property designated Lamoro
Company #1.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
There being no one to appear before the Council-regarding this matter, Mayor
Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1480, a resolution approving the
annexation of the Lamoro Company #1 parcel.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on Resolution No. 1473,
a resolution of intention to abandon a portion of Motley Street. Mr. D. F.
Romero, City Engineer, explained what was being abandoned and the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing
open.
No one appeared before the Council. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing
closed.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1479, a resolution abandoning a portion
of Motley Street.
Passed and adopted-on the following-roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the report of the
Superintendent of Streets regarding construction costs for installation of curb,
gutter and sidewalk under the 1911 Improvement Act and Ordinance No. 257.
A. Under provision of the 1911 Street Improvement Act ,
C. H. & B. J. McBride 150 N. California Blvd. $375.00
Property owner has requested 3 year option on payment.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1481, a resolution under the 1911
Act.
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Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B. Under provisions of Ordinance No. 257.
D. C. & J. P. Chase -
D. C. & J. P. Chase
County of San Luis Obispo
R. W. & M. S. Goodell
J. E. Hardie
F. McCord
L. L. Villa
735
& 745 Grand Avenue
$ 332.00
323
Grand Avenue
265.00
801
Grand Avenue
347.00
1453
Lizzie Street
95.00
123
Crandall Way
901.00
1831
Fixlini Street (Lizzie side)
185.00
470
Grand Avenue
318.30
The following property owners wish the three (3) year payment option:
C.
E.
& E. E. Allen
1824
Hayes Street
273.00
Pearl
Frissen
210
Grand Avenue
210.00
J.
P.
& F. J. Jones
155
Carpenter
1,722.00
S.
&
B. S. Schauermann
250
Grand Avenue
158.00
M.
E.
Smith
1292
Foothill
728.00
A.
A.
Vandam
1822
Johnson (Lizzie St. side)
1,095.00
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1482, a resolution confirming costs
of sidewalks constructed pursuant to the Municipal Code.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Whelchel declared a recess -at 8:50 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:00
P.M. with all Councilmen present.
18. Communication from.Mr. 0. J. Gullickson, Deputy Director of Civil Defense,
requesting that the City Council appoint a Civil Defense and Disaster Advisory
Committee to aid him in dissemination of Civil Defense information and procedures
to the public.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, the recommendation
was accepted and Mr. Gullickson was asked to submit a list of possible nominees
for this Committee.
19. Proposal from Mr. Milton E. Willeford, CPA, to perform auditing services for
the City of San Luis Obispo for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1966.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, Council
accepted the proposal and authorized Mayor Whelchel to sign the contract on
behalf of the City. Motion carried.
15. Communication from the Sinsheimer PTA requesting that the City Council
consider the assignment of a crossing guard at Johnson Avenue and Laurel Lane
and Johnson Avenue and Sydney Street for the protection of the children using
these crossings to go to school. The PTA stated that Johnson Avenue was an
extremely high speed street and with the widening going on at this time traffic
and speed are increasing and they feel the City Council should protect the
children with crossing guards.
Communication from the San Luis Obispo School District requesting that the City
Council consider the provision of crossing guards at Johnson Avenue and Laurel
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Lane and at Johnson Avenue and Sydney Street. The School Board asks this
consideration due to both increased traffic and elementary students in this area
making it highly desirable to establish additional safety precautions at these
two intersections.
Councilman Miller suggested that if crossing guards were placed as requested by
the School District and PTA that the School District be asked to pay a portion
of the cost for the crossing guard personnel.
Mrs. Kent, 3145 Flora Street, appeared before the City Council on behalf of the
PTA's request for crossing guards and expanded on the problems of children
using these crossings to attend Sinsheimer School.
Mr. Romero, City Engineer, explained to the Council and to the public the
procedures recommended for the.placement of crossing guards and other school
protection devices.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, was requested by the City Council to look into the
State Law and see if the School District could participate in the cost of paying
for crossing guards. A number of parents of school children attending Sinsheimer
School appeared before the City Council on behalf of their request for placing
crossing guards at both the Sydney and Laurel Lane intersections with Johnson
Avenue.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Mayor Whelchel, that the matter of
crossing guards on Johnson Avenue be referred to the Traffic Committee for study
and recommendation was _defeated on-the following roll call vote. .
AYES: Clell W. Whelchel, Emmons Blake
NOES: Frank Gallagher, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the City be
authorized to add a crossing guard at the intersection of Sydney and Johnson
Avenue and that the crossing guards for Laurel Lane and Johnson Avenue be held
over for further study. Motion carried.
16. Petition from the residents of Ann Arbor Estates Tract requesting that the
City Council require the completion of the Tract so that the maintenance of the
streets may be taken over by the.City. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, explained to
the Council the fact that the City normally does not do any maintenance.in a
tract until it has finally been accepted by the City and that the City has not
accepted this tract as it is partially incomplete. However, the City is.protected
by having a contract bond and could force the completion of the Tract.
The City Council discussed with some of the residents who were present, the
problems that have arisen with this Tract and hoped to be able to force the
developer to complete it as soon as possible.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, the City Engineer
was instructed to clean the streets on a one time basis only on the areas where
people are living and that the City Engineer notify the subdivider to complete
the subdivision by February 5, 1966 or the City will file against the bond and
complete the Tract itself.
20. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Councils consideration plans
and specifications for the west side of .Ferrini Road widening between Foothill
and Cerro Romauldo.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the plans and
specifications were approved and the City Engineer was authorized to call for
bids.
21. On. motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the audit
reports for the year ending June 30, 1965 including separate reports for the
Water and Sewer Bond Operations and Parking District No. 1 were ordered, received
and filed.
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22. At this time the City Council considered the adoption of Resolution No. 1478,
(1965 Series), a resolution increasing the 1965 -66 budget by $1,800 for the Visitors
and Convention Bureau, $5,000 for the Fiesta, and $2,500 for Christmas lighting.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the resolution
was introduced and was passed and adopted on the following roll call vote.
AYES: Frank Gallagher; Emmons Blake, Arthur F. Spring,
Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: Donald Q. Miller
ABSENT: None
23. A. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the
following resolution was introduced. - Resolution No. 1486, a resolution determining
unpaid assessments and providing for issuance of bonds for the Lower Higuera
Street Assessment District.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Frank Gallagher, Donald Q. Miller, Emmons Blake, Arthur F. Spring,
Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher,
the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1487, a resolution
calling..for bids on sale of improvement bonds for the Lower Higuera Street
Assessment Project.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None .
ABSENT: None
24. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following
contract payments were approved and ordered paid including Change No. 1 on
the Foothill Culvert Extension.. Motion carried.
BURKE CONSTRUCTION:COMPANY
Augusta Street Extension
C. S. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
High Street Reconstruction and
Water Main
C. S. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Sandercock Street Reconstruction
and Water Main
MADONNA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Foothill Culvert Extension -
North Side
WEST COAST CONSTRUCTION CO.
Storm Drain - Beebee & South
Est. #2 (70% complete) $7,437.60
Est. #2 (28% complete) 99256.77
Est. #3 (72% complete) 25,395.25
Est. #3 (100% complete) 915.41
Est. A (Final)
Change Order No. 1 602.91
Est. #2 (25% complete) 4,584.06
25. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the
following salary step increases.were approved. Motion carried.
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BROWN, David L., Police Officer, from Step 3 at $535 to Step 4 at. $565
per month, effective November 1, 1965.
DELLA BITTA, Jack, Maintenance Man II, from Step 3 at $455 to Step 4 at
$480 per month, effective November 1, 1965.
GINGG, Thomas P., Civil Engineering Assistant I. from Step 4 at $652 to
Step 5 at $690 per month, effective November 1, 1965.
GOODMAN, Frederic W., Police Officer, from Step 4 at $565 to Step 5 1
at $600 per month, effective October 1, 1965.
KALICICKI, Robert C. Jr., Police Officer, from Step 3 at $535 to Step 4
at $565 per month, effective November 1, 1965.
MORRISSEY, Winston.B., Police Officer, from Step 3 at $535 to Step 4 at
$565 per month, effective November 1, 1965.
MUNSON, Cheryl,J., Typist -Clerk II, from Step 2 at $345 to Step 3 at
$365 per month, effective November 1, 1965:
THOMPSON, Viki, Drafting Aid, from Step 2 at $395 to Step 3 at $417 per
month, effective October 1, 1965.
VENTURELLA, Ann S., Typist -Clerk II, from Step 3 at $365 to Step 4 at
$385 per month, effective October 1, 1965.
26. The following bids were received to top, balance and cut out dead wood from
trees on Madonna Road.
CONTRACTORS 1. DAVEY TREE SURGERY 2. LAYTON TREE SERVICE
845 Pearl P. 0. Box 634
Arroyo Grande, Cal. Atascadero, Cal.
ALTERNATE "A" ,
Top 17 and remove 13 trees $3,902.00 $5,172.00
ALTERNATE "B"
Remove 30 trees
4,944.00
3,956.00
Mr. Romero, City Engineer, recommended that the low bid of Layton Tree Service
for Alternate "B" be accepted.
On motion of.-Councilman Gallagher,.seconded by Councilman Miller, the bid was
awarded to Layton Tree Service Alternate "B ".- Motion carried. Councilman
Blake voting no.
27. The following bids were received for furnishing a pneumatic -tired tractor
to the City of San Luis Obispo.
1. Farmers Hardware & Equipment
San Luis Obispo
Case 530 Construction King
14.9 x 24 - 6 Ply Non Directional Tires 7.699.95
2. Coast Hardware & Equipment
San Luis Obispo
Alternate A
Allis Chalmers.I 60
with Power Director & 8 Speeds
Forward and 2 Reverse 80139.11
Alternate B
Allis Chalmers I 60
with 4 Speeds Forward & Reverse
and with Shuttle Clutch 7,696.76
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