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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
March 21, 1966 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
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Present: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller,.Clell W. Whelchel
Present: P. Chapman, Plaffiing and Building
Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick,
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City Clerk; W.
E. Flory, Director
of Parks and Recreation;
W. M. Houser,
City Attorney; R. D.
Miller, Administrative
Officer; D.
RdVaero, 7=y Engineer; L.`Schlobohm; Fire Chief;
E. L. Rodgers,
Police Chief; E. P.
Thompson, Water Superintendent.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, claims against the
City for the month of March 1966 were ordered paid subject to the approval of the
Administrative Officer. Motion carried.
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1. Communication from D. F. Romero, 'forwarding an analysis of the progress payments
to the Burke Construction Company for the - Johnson Avenue Widening showing that.
progress-payment number 5 should have been paid in its entirety to the Burke Con-
struction Company.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the City pay
the balance of Pay Estimate No. 5 to the Burke Construction Company in the amount
of $5,253.26. Motion carried.
2. The following communication was received from the Planning.Commission recommend-
ing that the City Council abandon or sell that portion of City owned property lying
between the Buena Vista Overcrossing and Block 38 of the Phillips Syndicate Addi-
tion. I
Mr. Romero stated that the land being proposed as surplus, was land that would be
beyond the limits of possible future widening of Buena Vista from a two lane to a
four lane street.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, recommended that, as this property is owned in fee, that
it be sold by the City Council to the' adjofnidg property owners as the property that
is surplus contains too little ah area for'development by private owners under City
regulations.
Dr. Kennelly appeared before the City Council on behalf of his request to acquire
some of this property to enlarge his holdings.
Mr. Wainscott appeared before the City Council and stated that he was willing to
purchase the surplus property adjacent to his parcel.
Mayor Whelchel stated that he felt that the City should not abandon the unimproved
portion of Abbott Street as he felt that some day the State may wish to use this
street as an on ramp if and when the various highway interchanges are redesigned.
Councilman Spring stated that.-he was opposed to abandoning any.property owned by
the City as he felt that the City should keep this property available for future
growth and development.
Councilman Gallagher suggested that the City staff check with the Division of I
Highways to see if Abbott Street or the surplus land area could be used for future
access to the Freeway.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the City abandon
Abbott Street to Henderson Street and sell the triangular parcel of City owned
property adjacent to the Freeway and Buena Vista.
Motion lost on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Donald Q. Miller
NOES: Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel
ABSENT: None
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Page 2
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the City sell
the triangular parcel of Land in accordance with the Engineer's recommendations as
to boundaries. Motion carried.
3. Communication from Reg Streeter requesting Council permission to display a
street banner on Higuera and Chorro Streets from March 28 through April 3, 1966 to
' advertise the coming Sports and Vacation Show.
Request approved on motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake,
and the use permit fee be waived by the City. Motion carried.
4. Communication from Cuesta Junior College regarding City water supply at Camp
San Luis Obispo if the College were located at the Army Camp.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the communication
was referred to a Council Committee to be appointed by the Mayor and investigation
and report to the Council. Motion carried.
Mayor Whelchel appointed himself and Councilman Miller to this Council Committee as
well as Mr. Houser and Mr. Thomwson.
5. Communication from Cal Poly requesting that the name of Grand Avenue be changed
to College Avenue in order that proper signing directing visitors to the College
could be placed on the Freeway.
Mr. T. I. O'Reilly appeared before the City Council opposing the proposal to change
the name of Grand Avenue on the basis that this is a name used for many years on
this street and has historical significance and feels that with proper signing on
the Freeway, the public could easily find their way to the Cal Poly Campus.
He continued that he was not opposed to the change of Grand Avenue because he lived
' on the street, but that he would also object to the changing of any street names
that have historical significance within the City.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the request of
Cal Poly be denied and that the Traffic Committee be requested to meet with the
Division of Highways representatives for proper signing to designate Cal Poly.
Motion carried. Councilman Blake voting no.
6. Communication from John T. Robison Company requesting a variance for a non-
standard driveway at 2051 Fixlini Street due to confusion experienced by the
contractor in making these improvements.
Mr. Romero, City Engineer, explained that the driveway constructed at this residence
had been built without a permit and did not meet City standards. He had requested
the owner to bring the driveway into conformity. However, the owner felt there
were extenuating circumstances and was appealing to the Council. Mr. Romero
suggested that, if the Council wishes to leave the driveway in its present condi-
tion, the owner be required to sign a Covenant agreeing to hold the City harmless
from any liability resulting from the non - conformity.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the driveway
and approach be left as is and that a variance be granted to the property owners
subject to a covenant being filed with the City protecting the City from drainage
damage. Motion carried.
7. Communication from the Civitan Club of San Luis Obispo requesting a no -fee
permit for staging a Hootenanny and to solicit ticket sales by telephone.
Mr. Houser, City Attorney, explained to the City Council the provisions of the
Municipal Code dealing with free licenses for charitable organizations. The
ordinance provides that where no profit goes to an individual the City Council can
grant a no -fee license, but in this case where the promoters are sharing a portion
of the revenue, then a license must be procured.
After discussion by the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded.
by Councilman Spring, that the promoter be required to procure a business license
of $50.00 for the show which would include the telephone solicitation. Motion
carried.
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Page 3
8. Communication from La Fiesta Association inviting the Mayor.and City Councilmen
to ride in the Fiesta Parade on May 21, 1966 and a communication from the La Fiesta
Association asking that the City Council invite,•the. Mayor and City Councilmen of
sister Cities to ride in the Fiesta Parade and to take part in the various activities
provided by the Fiesta. .
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the City ,
Council accept the invitation of the La Fiesta Association to ride in the parade
and also authorize the invitation of the Mayors and Councilmen from the sister
Cities in the County and the City of Santa Maria to ride in the parade and be -the-
City Council's guests at a barbecue following the parade. M6ttoz*:earriett.1, :T.:—. �-
9. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of
the PlanningCommission to rezone a portion of Lot 1, Block 80, 1119 Montalban
Street from R -4 to C -1.
The City Planning Commission forwarded a letter recommending that the City Council
approve this rezoning as the Commission felt that this would be a proper use of
land and it would round out the C -1 area.'
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the Council for or against the rezoning.
The Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 342, an ordinance rezoning 1119-Montaluan
Street from R -4 to C -1.
Passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
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Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of
the Planning Commission to rezone lots 1 through 52, Tract 322, Laguna Lake Village
from U to R -1.
Communication from the Planning Commission recommending that the City Council rezone
this property to R -1.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
No one appeared before the Council for or against the rezoning.
The Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following
ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 343, an ordinance rezoning a portion of
Laguna Lake Village Tract 322 from U to R -1.
Passed to print on the following roll call vote: ,
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W.• Whelchel '
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the request of the
Shell Oil Company from a denial by the Planning Commission of a requested rezoning
from R -4 to R -C a portion of Lot 4, Block 81, in the City of San Luis Obispo.
A communication from the Planning Commission stated that the rezoning had been
denied on a 4 to 2 vote by the Planning Commission and that the Planning Commission
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Page 4
rules require an affirmative vote of 5 members to rezone the property.
The Planning Commission stated that their motion to approve was subject to the
provisions for street acquisition of widening at present value and that the buildings
be set back for the street widening.
' Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Ivan Albert, representing the Shell Oil Company, appeared before the City
Council on behalf of his company's request for this rezoning so that a service
station could be built on this corner.
Mr. Albert stated that his company plans to set back their improvements the required
distance and are willing to dedicate whatever land is needed for street widening on
Santa Rosa Street.
Bill Helwig, Shell Oil Company representative, stated that they were willing to
enter into an agreement with the State of California to sell the property for street
widening at its existing R -4 value at whatever time the State would wish to buy the
property.
R. Maddalena questioned the validity of requiring street widening only in front of
this new service station property when the balance of the block is not being widened.
He felt this would be a traffic hazard at this time.
The City Council discussed with the staff and the Shell Oil Company representatives
the best approach to guaranteeing the acquisition of the street widening in front
of this service station property at the least cost to the City or State and also
what approach to take to pave the street if the widening is granted.
_Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed.
' On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following
ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 344, an ordinance rezoning 296, 282 and
278 Santa Rosa Street from R -4 to R -C.
Passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of Mayor Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, for the Planning
Commission's guidelines that Santa Rosa Street be widened as a condition of the
service station use permit. Motion carried.
12. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of
the Planning Commission to adopt the 1965 National Electrical Code and amendments
by the City of San Luis Obispo.
Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Dickey, representing the Society of Professional Engineers, appeared before the
City Council stating that they had not had an opportunity to study the recommenda-
tions and proposals to adopt the 1965 Code and hoped that the City Council would
grant them an opportunity to get copies of the proposals so that they may study
them and make recommendations and suggestions to the Council.
!avor� Whe 1_ declared the public hearing elosed.
The matter was held over for two weeks.
%. Representatives of the San Luis Obispo CountZHistorical Society appeared befqre
the City Council asking that the City Council consider a proposal to give recogni-
tion to the City's principal historical sites and proposed the establishment of a
"path of history" within the City limits to include various historical sites.
The Society proposed that this path be established before the 1966 Fiesta and that
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the path be indicate-&-by t.Wroken.: red clines,-in:! the -center, of-_�the:-:Atreets along, 4-the. t:i,, r
path designated by the Society. They also stated that brochures should be made
available describing the various historical -.sit*es.--aL.ong --the cpath [with,r A! 18ap.-Aho*ing�,,
the:ioiu- ee.':'Somiof, the --sites;-proposed along r-,this.-.path -would --be.--the
the Old Mission, the Murray Adobe, County Museums -,:Cigar..TFactoryj-. Episcopalt-Church, E;
the Myron Angel Home, etc.
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The Historical Society representatives stated that their proposals were _. simi - ra_r__t'o_:_,Z,
what is'?be ing! -don6,-In ''mhny, -ot-h.er qompunit ids in,. California -to, promote -hi s.torical- .-z,;
'-br
7 tours- Leo -sts-wi-sitin6'-th4..community- .:j,.
On:motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, the proposalwis
accepted and the:-City r Engineer. -was_: to - worksout --.the ,,de tails,, for. the route-proposed
by-�-th6.-'Historical •- Socii!ty-- iepresentativesi-:,)Mdt ion--, carried;
Mayor Whelchel declared a recess at 9:10 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:20 P.M.
-.Allc-Coun6ilmen-.presentw 7 , f.! '1.,; 7
13,.,' Wo', C.M;. Hdui§er-..' City: Attorney, 7 st ated-,.. he.., had_ met:,,with.,,representatives of the._..:.,.-
Standard Oil Company on several occasions and had reviewed with them the construcr._
tion and utility problems in developing a service station on the City owned koperty
at the -Freewa y': and Pradol.�Roadit-,-�:,.
He stated that Standard Oil Company.- proposed, a5l5:, yqar: lease with the.-Cit _:with.li
I i"_yegr. �21 per gallons. whichever
_9p.t.io.n,..at a minimum rent of $550 per month or 11
is:)gkeater;.--..
He s taf ed'., they- wil I -construct a., special- type pf::service-statio'n-with briik-venier
planters and 15%� of. the, area-. to-be'- landscaped:, to_. include:;,a. small..�bPck y aTc_k-, type., pAtiq
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with a patio table.
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Mr. Houser stated that the Standard oil Company would expect the City -f-o—e7if-efid"'Alr-
utilities', afid, to,`Oave: the-, st rJeet-an& the c any- .you d 1 , pay:for the_ install ation,-of-,,�
omp
curb,, 7- rguietir c!'iidewalk, ---and: bring the- sit6_,to.igrader:,-;.-
Mr. Houser continued that the Standard oil Company did not wish to enter into a
bidding 'procedure but was submitting their.offer I or ..direct.- mejzotiations.,as,.
ioi e-"'
�v_fttr many other ~governmental agencies.
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Mr. Houser stated that the Standard-.Oil Company.."s Marketing Division estimated that
this station's potential would be approximately 70,000 gallons . per Month which would
equal a rental payment of $1,050.00 per mouth.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, suggested that the City enter into•;negotia-
tions with the Standard Oil Company for a lease of property on Prado Road.
On motiod,:of,rConic k Iman Blake,:..secon e - -
by ,Councilman.Gall�hWe-r.7th-it 7-the Xity- enter
into a lease agreement with the Standard, l -.,CqmpAny. •qnder,.condition_ s.. As,., outlined...,
by the City Attorney. Motion carried.
14..%::fAt- -this: time _Mrc� Ebuser,-j)_City.,*tqrneyi- T!ep9rted:.,on the. progress.-for-;the
extension of Highland Drive. The draft form of the agreeme.nt,% together,, with, the,
mps--and,descriptions, had been forwarded to Cal Poly for - their review I whfcl�
probably would have to be approved by.the::.qtAte's.-legal,q.epartment before ,the.,`
documents could be executed.
15.- :Mr..-.Romero; City. Engineer,: -_made -the foll on -the progress Hof ;_ -
owing-.report
sewef.:4iid.water'extensions:!southeast of the City of,San,Lui s Obispo -to serve the
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industrial Tarea: _
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Mr. Romero explained that the plans and specifications had been substantially
completed since October and that he:,wgs-.fol-lowipg._,preyious.,Cou=il,direction.,to
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award the contract in time for the first progress payment to be made UY Jdly.---He--
explained that he was in the process of negotiating,:t4e7jtft�station easement.,.with.
Mr. Stiefel.
Ori _'m6tion'6f lCo4ndC&a-_-Mil lei; ..se_cotaaehy,_boZ_ni ifin�ai"allaaher,.rthe..City iiigfnee'r-
was instrucfed�foi:prociied".withL�the'�contract as-,soon.-,#p pqssible,� -Mation,carried...
16.; Communication from the City Planning Commission recommending that the City
council,!-,amend --the: planned deve lopment., for Laguna..:Lake:, y 11 age:;and approve - the,a
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Page 6
temporary map of Tract No. 351 subject to the following conditions:
1. Existing utility stubs to be revised as necessary to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer and Director of the Water Department.
2. ,;,•Trees : to . be - :located; at ,;the . -back of the,-.sidewalk.
3. Planned development to be revoked on Lots ll,to- 20_inclusive but ..retained`.
on Lots 1 to 10.
Mr. Romero,..City�Eagineer; explained•'that,_,the Planning-Commission report mide.no
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recommendation- regarding�MrefRomero 'o,,ieccmmendation that- the...rear property,,., be.
at the summer water level of the Lake. Mr. Romero pointed out that long - standing
Planning Commission -. pol icy ,;app licable;to..five•p;gyious Skinner subdivisions$ -had ..
specified this requirement. -'He recommended that the same requirement'appiy',in. this
case.
It was the general concensus of the Council that the Planning Commission's policy "
was not clear in this regard and that- :thedeveloper .would :;notrbe,required to set
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his rear property line at the summer property level oft_t Lake.
On motion of Councilman Miller,^ seconded by Councilman GallagheJr, the tentative map
of Tract No. 351 was .approved subject to the same conditions as_.placed by the
Planning Commission. Motion carried.
17:... Communication: from. the. Ci cy =Planning Co ission..recamid ding the approval of
the tentative map for Tract No. 352, Laguna Lake subject to the following conditions:
1.:; Lot 1- to; be increased to 7.0' in width.
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2. A 10' easement or right of way between Galleon Way and the school to be.. ..
' paved and fenced and located in agreement with the School Board. (Between Lots 12
and ':13- was: suggested.) u
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3. Galleon Way to be resurfaced as required by the City Engineer to cover new
utilit trenches:
4. One additional street light on Galleon
f5. Trees to be- .at, the back -.of -the,-sidewalk-O... ;, , . x-
6. A 6' utility easement along the rear property line.
On motion of: Councilman Gallagher ,a -seconded •by, Councilman -Springs the tentative map
of =Tract .No. _352. was _approved ssubject ,to: •the .same. conditions -as placed ;by: the . -.
Planning :Commission.,': Lotion carried. , _:.. r:,,'' _
r. _ _ _ ,_ _ i. r_ _.: .. fi i', r• ii _ ,-, J. ,
18. Communication -.from Lthe Tlanning` Commiss ion '^ recommending. changes to,the - setback
lines on Foothill Boulevard between North:Broad and Santa .&osa,Streets . was.set. for
publid•hearingcfor April,(_4;.;1966.on:motion _ of Councilman�Miiler,: seconded by
Councilman Gallagher.:''Motion carried: :6.�.
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19A. Communication from the Planning Director forwarding an application for a
ro6U sign for 781- .Foo_thi11 Boulevard '.(1r.%Broaster)..,Mr..Chapman stated -that the;
amendment to'- the temergency Lsign:ordinance.willLbe0 ffective.Apsi1 -7; 1966 -.and .that
with:the'Council'scpermission he wo%ild-be°willing,.eo -'issue the-.sign permit•to MC.:
Moerman of City Neon subject to the final passage on April 7, 1966..
Mr. Noe rmaa appeared before the City Council., statin g. that thisrsign-. and , the
following request, if approved by the City Council subject to the final approval
of the ordinance, wouldc, allow. - him- tot begin;fabrication_ofrthe,.sign.
There was some discussion by the City Council of the sketch presented by the City
Neon Company regarding size of sign and location.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the request
for the roof sign at 781:Foothill Boulevard be denied.
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Motion lost on the following roll call vote-
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AYES: Emmons.Blake, Donald Q. Miller
7. C.
..NOES: Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel
ABSENT: None C
On motion of Councilman Sprinig,';`-We6'06ndoid b_;q C'6tiiicilmaii::Ge1-1,'dkh r,'�th4it2a- request for
roof sign at 781 Foothill - .Boulevard be granted: Motion carried. Councilman Blake
and - ddijficllm�an Miller voting -no;4
19B. Communication from the Planning Director regarding the request of City Neon
for a`r�'_;d'1fsig&-in t e 'College. Square Shoppitij:!Cefiter'-fdk Bdskifisf4obbins Jc*.,.*eam-.'
der e - ame orid n - a �'Aigigndd: f of 781--Foothill!�BdiildViird.-.::-i:',')'
Parlor--�n` ih's" itio S-a"
0 n mot id i "bf C66nkil m a n"_Rffiei Bl ak .
Ithat, the sign permit
be aenied: -:I" ,
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MDtion.lost,on•.the following roll call vote:
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NOES: Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel
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No'
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On motion of Councilman Miller,
, seconded by Councilman , 'Gallagher, that the Baskin
Robbins sigh -be `-ipproved 'without7l�6intillifiig-Iights.v- Mot -ion .carriid,-'. Councilman!.
B is ke' v 6 t i n ' no
20. Communication from the San Luis Qbisp6 ;Scho6i Uitrict-'-req*u6ting� that thi City
extend the lease on the building located at Mitchell Park for an additional three
years-.
The City Council and staff discussed the possible use of the buildih&-by. the7, Ciiy :of
San Luis Obispo and also the existing rent being paid by the School District.
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On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the- City--
Council renegotiate the lease with the School District on the basis of a $100.00
per month rent. Notion carried: v_ -*'
21. Councilman Donald Q. Mi--lfei'-'_i-e;p-orfed lors -thie -00'u'ncil;i_Sdlaryi Committ66 who met
with the Employees' Association representative on proposed pay plan and other
requests of the Association .'ag.'-f6ll6Ws;-c-f-7
Employees ask e& or_� three. 'we ki" Vacition,:af ter_11 ve yA A s - servied which!,the-
ov`e i,
Committee' 6-piposed.: -- Etiployees�aisked,--fdr ch6l&` r Io -�not .more; than &;VeeV:s -.vacation
when justified. The Committee opposed this. aiployees�.-adked for-domoensating-time:
off for holiday falling ithin a vacation period. Committee felt this deserved
!.. - P - ... .. � 'Employees'-fdltTP"Santa, Cr'u-i.'-shou-1d.be-.stiWsti'tuted-:"-for.,.Cbmard in•�J
samp liij process`. "Also; .e xtr6'hiIf s- teg's6duld be:grantid --to 'alF employees-to r__
allow Sa"n- Wie'Obispd-'t6.:iat-6h-P'U'p --wifh'other- cities,.,'. < Employees_ supported Adminis6...-
trative Officer's recommendations for a 5.6% increase foi.:certain..higher vositions.
No decisions were reached by the Council.
22'.'-`On motion of Councilman :'Blakd; -seconded byLCoundilpian FGaillaghdkj-, the following
reso'luti6n4ad introduced: -'5Ri!golutioiirNd.-'1538,*,'iya,res6lution.--authorizing execution
of-an agreement' t-d`pr6vidiJf6t rivisi6fi'oftfral-ffic signals.-At-.. Foothill:iBaulevard -,;and
State Highway 1. -
Passed afi4' adopted= o_n-_t'he f6ilowidng-'idll-'call -,voti!.-- E:ir, rz_a'2:;J
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AYES: T-Mmii6ni-djBl-iike',--.Fk;ai3k'-C;Allaghei,,�Arthtir%.F.
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None I Z
''`ABS'ENT:`
23. At this time the City Council discussed the selection of a Police Chief for
the City of San Luis Obispo. 0,.,
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Mayor WhelcheI stated he felt that the matter of the selection of Police Chief
should follow the regular policy of the City, that a State wide examination should
be held in which local members of the Police Department would be allowed to take
part and would be given every consideration.
Councilman Spring stated he did not agree with the proposal for a state wide exam-
, ination as he did not feel it was fair to bring in another man from out of town to
be Chief of a City Department as it stymied promotion in the present department and
would not encourage officers to stay so that they could have an opportunity ultimate-
ly to become Chief in their home community.
Further he felt that the Acting Police Chief was doing an excellent job and that the
City has never had as good a police department as they*now have and he felt that the
people of San Luis Obispo ojere well pleased with the activity of the Acting Chief.
On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the City Council
appoint Ervin Rodgers as Police Chief effective immediately.
R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, explained the past procedure for selection of
department heads for the City of San Luis Obispo and further stated that every
preference should be given to local residents who passed the written examination.
Councilman Blake stated he felt that the City should get the best possible person
whether it be a local resident or not and felt that a State wide examination should
be held for this position.
Councilman Gallagher stated that he would vote for the motion if it were amended
that the examination to be held for the Captain's position be limited only to
existing members of the City Police Department.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
' AYES: Arthur P. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Frank Gallagher
NOES: Emmons Blake, Clell W. Whelchel
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Mayor Whelchel, that Ervin Rodgers be
appointed Police Chief unanimously by the City Council. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring, that Chief Rodgers
be paid the fourth step of the salary range immediately and would be considered
for the fifth step on April 1, 1967 at the completion of his one year probationary
period. Motion carried.
24. Communication from the Retired Officers Association offering their skills and
training to the City of San Luis Obispo. The matter was referred to the Deputy
Director of Civil Defense for his information.
25. Communication from Supervisor Dorn, Los Angeles County, urging that the City
Council support the position on the proposed initiative to legalize the manufacture,
sale, purchase, possession and transportation of marijuana.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City Council
' of San Luis Obispo is opposed to the legality of use, etc. of marijuana and so
wishes Supervisor Dorn informed. Motion carried.
26. Communication from the City of Carventeria urging that the City Council support
the current PUC hearings on underground utilities was ordered received and filed on
motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Motion carried.
27. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the specifi-
cations for the Oil Distributor and for an equipment trailer for the Street Depart-
ment were approved and bids were authorized to be called for. Motion carried.
28. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the Mayor was
authorized to accept and record on behalf of the City the following documents:
1. A grant deed for street widening purposes at Higuera and High Streets.
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2.. :A.grant of easement.from the property owners for construction,. maintenance,
repair, etc., 'f6r placement _of a _bridge and .sidewalk `'purposes: (Ci'gar--Factory- ��, -'`_
property.) _.
3. A covenant for temporary erection ' of - improvements, a brick sign:Aructure"
at 860 South Higuera Street.
4. A;coSenaat for temporary erection of improvements within the - ub1ic' right
of :way';,.. Richkield Oil, Corporation.''" '
29. Communication from the Downtown Association requesting permission to-hive an
Easter Zoo in the Mission Plaza Park at Chorro and Monterey Streets for the period
Apiil'2 through April 9,'1966. -
On'motion of Councilman :Miller, seconded by'Councilman Gallagher; the request was-
approved subject to the area being cleaned up after the zoo is over. Motion
carried. _ -..'r.
30. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by.Councilman Miller, the meeting
was adjourned to Tuesday, March 22;-1966 at •7:30" P M: =in "-'the Council -Chambers of .'.the
City Hall. -. Motion carried:
APPROVED: ``April 4, 1966
. FITZPATRICK
CITY CLERK