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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/15/19671 1 City Council Minutes April 25, 1967 Page 5 3. The City Council and Planning Commission again discussed possible areas where they should get together for general guidance and they set a meeting for May 9, 1967 in the Council Chambers of the City Hall to continue general discussion. 4. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the meeting adjourned. Motion carried. APPROVED: May.l, 1967 /0-.-'H. FITZPATRICK CITY CLERK MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL May 15, 1967 - 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL Invocation by Chaplain Alden Read, California Mens Colony. Roll Call City Staff Present: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel Present: R. D. Young, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. E. Flory, Parks and Recreation Director; H. Johnson, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F.-Romero, City Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief; E. P. Thompson, Water Department Director. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the minutes of the Council Meeting of May 1, 1967 were approved. Motion carried. On motion ;of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman-Spring, claims against the City for the month of May'1967 were approved subject to the approval of the Admin- istrative Officer. Motion carried. 1. Report from the City Attorney regarding his analysis of the City franchise to the San Luis Garbage Company in which he states he feels the City Council has the authority to control the rates charged at the City dump under the broad authority granted in the ordinance. Councilman Miller stated that he was the one who requested investigation of this rate matter as several citizens have question6d him regarding the high rates charged at the City dump. Councilman Spring stated-that-he has never been approached by anyone or received any complaints regarding the rates charged at the City dump and further he felt that upon discussion with people who use the facility that they felt the rates were fair and equitable. Mayor Whelchel reminded -the City Council that the last time the rates for collection of garbage within the City of San Luis Obispo were increased, that a discussion was held urging that the City make an audit of the Garbage Company books at the -end of the year of operation at the new rates to see what the rate of income attained was. City Council Minutes May 15, 1967 Page 2 The Mayor recommended that the City Council consider having the City auditor.when they review the City books also make an audit of the Garbage Company's records. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, that. the. City have an audit made of the Garbage Company's books in regard to the operations under the City franchise with added expense if needed. Motion carried. Charles Cattaneo, President of the Garbage Company, stated that he had no objection to the City reviewing his books but that he wished the City Council would keep in mind that if the rate of return is too low he would use this report as.a basis for a rate increase. 2. Communication from the San Luis Coastal Unified School District notifying the City Council that the School Board is willing to sell the Junior High School site on Madonna Road to the City of San Luis Obispo since a in another location is being purchased. The School Board stated that in accordance with a prior agreement, the price would be $6,000 per acre for the 23 acre site. Payment to be made by August 1, 1969 with partial payments during the-fiscal year 1967/68 and 1968/69. The-communication was referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the necessary agreement for purchase. 3. Communication from the San Luis Coastal Unified School District requesting that the City Council consider budgeting funds for the next fiscal year for the improvements to San Luis Drive adjacent to the School District property. The School District notified the City that they have prepared tentative plans to improve their parking area and to beautify the.school property with land- scaping and also are willing to deed the necessary land for the alignment of the street and urged that the City Council proceed as rapidly as possible because all their plans for improvements hinge on the completion of San Luis ' Drive. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented a sketch prepared by the School Board showing what.their proposed improvements consisted of on the school property. He then presented for the Council's consideration the plans and specifications for the improvement of San Luis Drive from Munoz Street to California Boulevard. Mr. Romero stated that the total project, drainage, curb, gutter, sidewalks, grading, paving, etc., would cost approximately $69,700 for the City's share. He explained to the City Council the scope of the work to be done under the complete proposal and then presented the City Council alternatives on a less costly but less comprehensive project. He also explained the drainage problems in this general.area.. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported to the City Council that no funds had been budgeted for the San Luis Drive Project and suggested that possibly the School Board could advance the necessary funds to the City to complete the project this year and the City could then repay the School Board as funds became available. Dr. R. D. Notley, School District Superintendent, appeared before the City Council urging that they seriously consider making the street improvements of San Luis Drive as soon as possible so that the School District may proceed with the improvements they have planned for School District property. ' He stated that it was imparative that at least the curb, gutter and sidewalks be put in and the street brought to correct grade so that their driveways, etc., would be useable. Possibly the City could defer some of the payments on the Madonna Road site and use this money on San Luis Drive. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, then outlined for the City Council a smaller, less comprehensive project for the improvement of San Luis Drive from California Boulevard to the Administration Building at the School District property stating City Council Minutes May 15, 1967 Page 3 that this work could be'done without any problems and could_be.expanded . in the future. . The matter was referred to the City Budget Study Session. 5. Communication from the San Luis Coastal Unified School District requesting that the City Council consider the approval of an appointment of an Advisory Committee to assist the City Council and the Board of Education on planning for the Sinsheimer Park Recreation Complex and other school properties jointly used for recreation with the City of San Luis Obispo. The School Board and the City Parks and Recreation Commission have approved this c proposal and recommend to the City Council that a committee consisting of Reg Streeter, Al Moriarty, Tom Lee, Wes Connor and Dr. Warren Quist. on motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, that this. suggestion of the School Board be accepted and that the appointment as recommended be approved. Motion carried. 6. Communication from California State.Polytechnic.::Coliege bringing to the Council's attention several. points questioned by the - Chancellor's. Office regarding the agreement between the City and the College for a development of Highland Drive. The communication and agreement were referred to the City Attorney for investigation and recommendation to the City Council.. 7. Communication from California State Polytechnic College regarding the improve- ments being made by the College including signalizing the California - Foothill Boulevard intersection. The College stated they are proceeding with the construction but there are two areas they wish cooperation on by the City: 1. The construction of the curb at Monte Vista and Foothill Boulevard. 2. The adjustment of sanitary sewer manholes and water valve boxes be brought to the new grade.. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained to the City Council that: the matter of the curb construction would be done by the property owner involved, that he and Mr. Thompson, Water Director, had refused to expend City funds-to bring.the sewer manholes and water valve boxes to the new grade as he felt that this should be included inithe development proposed by the College. on motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the City pay for relocation of the sewer and water utility facilities in the proposed street construction. Motion carried. 8. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented to the City Council the request of Robert Johnson, 148-.Lincoln-Street, to.allow access.from the rear of Lot 9, Tract 110, Lincoln.Terrace to Santa Rosa Street. Mr. Romero explained that the subdivision agreement for this tract prohibits access from the rear of Lots 80 9 and 10 to Santa -Rosa Street. Mr. Johnson appeared before the City Council stating that he needed additional auto storage space on his property and requested that he be allowed to place a gate in the�fence"..at.- the-.rear of his.property on Santa Rosa Street. Mr. Johnson continued that he has no place to park in front of his house as part of the frontage is taken up by.the driveway approach and the balance of the frontage prohibits parking -due to the.location of:the.fire.hydrant.. Mr. Johnson continued that the access from Santa Rosa Street would not be a constant in and out situation as he would only use it occasionally to store his boat. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, reported.to.the City Council that the Division of Highways does not limit access to:Santa Rosa.Street from-adjoining properties._ City Council Minutes May 15, 1967 Page 4 The matter was referred to the City Attorney to investigate the restriction'on the deed or subdivision agreement prohibiting access to Santa Rosa Street. 9. Communication from the San Luis Obispo Chamber.of Commerce requesting-that the City Council appoint a Council Committee to meet with the Chamber Advertising and Promotion Committee to discuss possible budget appropriations for advertising the City of-San'Luis Obispo. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, that-the Mayor be authorized to appoint a two man Council Committee to meet with the Chamber of Commerce as requested. Mayor Whelchel appointed Councilman Spring and Councilman Blake to meet as requested. Motion carried. Councilman Spring asked that the City,Council consider a meeting with Mr. Wallace, the Executive Director,-for'a progress report on economic development for the community. . Councilman Spring stated'as the City'is paying a'porti'on of this expense they should get progress reports on the activities of the Chamber. 10. Communication from Radio Station KVEC announcing their 30th anniversary of service to the City of San Luis Obispo and the Central California Coastal Area and inviting the Mayor and City Council -to tape rec6rd'a congratulatory message if they so desire. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1696, a resolution congratulating KVEC on its 30th anniversary of service to the City of San Luis Obispo and the Central California Coastal Area. 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 11. At this time the City. Council held a public hearing on the recommendation of the Planning Commission to change the zoning in the area bound by Santa Rosa Street on the west, City Limit line on the north; Southern Pacific Railroad on the east and Foothill Boulevard on the south from R -1, R -3, R -4 and C -N -S to R -H. R. D. Young, Planning Director, reported to the City Council that this rezoning was initiated by the Planning Commission in accordance with their program to.estab- lish proper zoning in certain areas of the community. Also the.General Plan proposes that this general area be developed with High Density Residential uses. Further, rezoning of the suggested property to R -H, High Density Residential, would provide the opportunity for development that would be compatible with the General Plan recommendations for this area. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open. Robert Sears, representing Morgan Flagg, lessee of the Steiner property, appeared before the City Council stating that he is presently working with National General Corporation to build a 700 seat modern theater building on the Flagg lease which he stated he felt would be an asset to the community and hoped that the City Council would defer action on this recommendation of changing the zoning from Commercial to High Density Residential so that they may proceed with this proposal. Mr. Barney Duveneck, property owner, asked that the City Council not rezone the small parcel of property of his property next to Santa Rosa Street and the access road to anything but Commercial or possibly to a Residential Office classification because he.stated that due to the size of the parcel and its shape it can not be developed into residential uses nor can it be developed with the balance of his property. City Council Minutes May 15, 1967 Page 5 Mayor Whelchel declared the.public hearing closed. Councilman Miller stated he felt .that the proposed zoning by the Planning Commission was too restrictive for proper development and he suggested that this proposal be sent back to the Planning Commission for a more thorough study for development of recommendations for better uses. Councilman Spring agreed that the Planning Commission should do a little more study on this proposal. Mayor Whelchel stated that he felt this matter of the rezoning should be held up to allow the lessee to complete the negotiations with the theater people and give this proposal an opportunity to be completed. It was -moved by Councilman.Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that this recommendation be referred to the Planning Commission for study and defer action on the.Steiner property until January 1, 19680 Motion carried. 12. Report by the Administrative Officer on the Engineering and Public Works Departments regarding organization was continued by the City Council. 13. Communication from Leeds, Hill and Jewett, Inc., Consulting Engineers, relative to safety studies in connection with the Salinas Dam and Reservoir were ordered received and filed. 14. Communication from William Flory, Parks and Recreation Director, stating that the Park and Recreation Commission has considered the proposal by the City Council for placing a fencing and a locked gate at Laguna Lake Park. It was the Commission's feeling that this Park should not be any more restrictive than any other park areas within the-City and•that park areas,should be open to the public at all times. The Commission felt that there were problems policing the Park and felt that more adequate controls along these lines should be enforced. Mr. Flory stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission felt that people using park facilities are better off when the least.restrictions are placed on their use. Councilman Gallagher stated.he felt due.to -the isolated location-of the Laguna Lake Park he felt that a locked gate was needed to control night activities at the Park. Mayor Whelchel-stated that -he had received a great number of complaints from the people in the Laguna Lake area from persons using the City owned park at night and he also felt that the Park should be closed to control the nuisance.. Mr. Flory explained to the City Council the.considerations given this proposal by the Parks and Recreation.Commission._� Councilman Miller stated.that he agreed with.the Parks.and_Recreation Commission and felt that all City Parks should be kept open at all times so that the people can use them-whenever they,desire. He continued that he felt a locked gate prohibiting access to the,Park was a. mistake. Councilman Spring stated that he agreed that.the Laguna Lake Park should be locked at night'in order that unsupervised use of:the Park:,could be .controlled. ' Councilman Blake stated he agreed with the Parks and Recreation Commission and that the Park should be kept open at all times. _ On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman::Spring, .:the .Park Depart- ment was instructed to install a gate and the Park to be closed from 10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. with the police to close and open the gates at.-these times., Motion carried on the following roll call vote: City Council Minutes May 15, 1967 Page 6 AYES: Frank Gallagher, Arthur-F. Spring, C1e11-W. Whelchel NOES: Emmons Blake, Donald Q. Miller . ABSENT: None 15. Communication from William Flory, Parks and Recreation Director, notifying the City Council that the Parks and Recreation-Department had received two buildings from Camp San Luis Obispo which were going to be remodeled and ;used for Junior Rifle Club activities. This would be more in line with the Council's discussion of removing:the rifle ranges from-the basement of -City Hall. Mr. Flory continued that the original plan was to place the buildings in the Laguna Lake Park area but several complaints were received from the residents and the Fire Chief suggested that these buildings be placed at the Fire:Training Site at the City Sewer Farm and in that way joint use of the buildings-could be-made in the daytime for training and classes for the fire department and in the evening it could be used by the Junior Rifle Clubs. Also by having these buildings at the Sewer Farm, better protection against vandalism would be had. Mr. Flory stated that 'if•the City Council had no- objection, that he and the Fire Department would proceed with this proposal. The City Council stated they had no objection and authorized the Departments concerned to proceed. 16.- Communication from the-Parks and Recreation Department notifying the City Council that Mrs. Norma Sullivan has resigned as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission and recommended that the City Council appoint a member. Communication was received and filed and referred to the City Council considering all appointments to Boards and Commissions whose terms expire June 30, 1967. 17. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated the existing grading ordinance, adopted by the City in 1965, does not adequately control the suitability of native material for placement of a structure or•fill thereon; thus, we are faced with a situation such as occurred in several Laguna Lake subdivisions, and is now occurring in the Auto Park subdivision, where the developer can add fill to an existing marsh, placing the fill in accordance with all City requirements and still arrive at an unsuitable support for structures. In order to eliminate this weakness in our ordinance,.I suggest that the following section be added: Section 7012 (g) If, in the opinion of the City Engineer, native material is not suitable to support a structure or a fill, he may require removal of said material or may require a soils report from a recognized soils engineer in accordance with the requirements of Section 7003.8 of this code. Mr. Johnson, City Attorney, explained that due to a change in the State Law he is presently studying recommendations to implement the State Law that requires the subdivision ordinances of the City to be amended to require soils reports before acceptance by the City. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded -by Councilman Miller, this matter of soils report was referred•-to, the City Attorney and City Engineer for preparation of recommendations for amendments to the proper City ordinances. Motion carried. 18. Communication from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, submitting additional infor- mation to the City Council regarding modification of street construction standards and their cost.implication. - - This matter was continued. City Council Minutes May 15, 1967 Page 7 19. D. F. Romero,. City Engineer, presented a list of properties to the City Council for their action to install sidewalk, curb and gutter under the public necessity and convenience provisions of City Ordinance No. 257. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, went through each property on which he is recommending the installation of sidewalk. The City Council discussed these properties with the City Engineer and the matter was continued to June 5, 1967, so that the City Council may review these properties in light of the City Engineer's report. 20. Memorandum from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, regarding the subdivision.agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and Development Associates for Tracts 351 and 352. Mr. Romero stated that Mr. Skinner had asked to have this matter held over until the next Council Meeting when he will make a complete presentation regarding all of his current developments. 21. At the request of D. F. Romero, City Engineer, the.City Council considered the adoption of a resolution furnishing a more definite and certain description for that portion of Grove Street abandoned by Resolution No. 1665. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1683, a resolution furnishing a more definite and certain description for the portion of Grove.Street abandoned by Resolution No. 1665 (1967 Series) 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 22. Memorandum from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, notifying the City Council.that the City Attorney has arrived at the conclusion that the S.P. Railroad Company can be treated in the same fashion as.any other property owner when the Council deter- mines it advisable to require the installation of curb and gutter along railroad frontage. The matter was continued to June.5, 1967 when Mr. Romero is to report regarding public convenience and necessity of a curb and gutter installation along the wester- ly side of San Luis Drive between Munoz and California. 23. Memorandum from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, informing the City Council that he had been notified by one of the major insurance companies that individuals requiring liability insurance coverage for making excavations within the - public street and in favor of the City that the companies would not issue this type of insurance to a . private party but would issue such insurance to a contractor. Mr. Johnson, City Attorney, explained the requirements of protecting the City when either private or contractors open a street for water, sewer, or other utility work and then if the improvement fails and no insurance has been filed, the City would find themselves liable. Councilman Gallagher stated that he was afraid that if the City enforces this . insurance requirement on individuals making sewer and water connections it would stop the little property owner. from doing his own work and would require him to. retain a contractor which would be quite expensive and he hoped that some consider- ation would be made of this fact by the City Council. Mayor Whelchel stated while he agreed that the little property owner should be protected he also felt that the City representing the majority of the taxpayers should also be protected from having to correct improperly made patches in City streets. City Council Minutes May 15, 1967 Page 8 The matter was referred to the City Attorney to see what other Cities in our general area'do in this regard. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the Street Superintendent was requested to make an inventory of street failures caused by• contractors, utility companies or others when cutting into the street and then have these repairs made by the City or original contractor as soon as feasible. Motion carried. Councilman Blake voting no. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained to the City Council the inspection procedure used by his office for inspection of back filling and paving of openings in the streets. 24. Memorandum from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, forwarding to the City Council a recommendation that the standard specifications for curb, gutter and sidewalks-be updated as the standard specifications now in use by the City were adopted in 1945. Mr. Romero briefed the problem for the City Council and the corrections proposed by the resolution presented. The City Council ordered that a public hearing be held on June 5, 1967 on this recommendation and that all the contractors be sent a copy and notified of the public hearing. 25. Communication from Johnson Highlands, Inc., requesting that the City Council issue final approval and acceptance of tracts 290 and 305 in the City of San Luis Obispo. In accordance with Council-policy on accepted subdivisions, this matter was continued to June 5, 1967. 26. Communication from Johnson Highlands, Inc., advising the City Council that all the bills for labor and material affecting Tract 305 have been paid was ordered received and filed. 27. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported to the :City Council�that the plans and - specifications for the-Andrews Street Bridge Project are almost complete and that they were being planned to be presented to the City Council for their consideration at the Council Meeting to be held on June 5, 1967 as per Council instruction. 28. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's consideration plans and specifications for the widening of Orcutt Road. R. D. Miller, Administrative-Officer, reported to the City Council on the lack of funds available for this project in the 1967/68 budget. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained to the City Council the cooperation he has received from adjacent property owners in deeding the land for the necessary widen- ing and also the expense that many of these property owners have gone to in building retaining walls as part of this project.' D. F. Romero stated he was under the impression that the City Council wished him -to proceed with this project as they did not question when the street widening agree- ments and deeds were submitted for approval. He pointed out that he had been given direction by the Council in October 1966 regarding the•extent of the work proposed. D. F. Romero stated he estimates the cost of this project to be $28,700. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, suggested that this matter be referred to the Council Budget Study to be viewed in comparison with other already approved projects. Mr. Easter, Orcutt Road, stated that he:had been told by the Public Works Department at the time he was asked to cooperate with the City in this widening that this project was ready to go and would be completed as soon as all the property was procured and winter rains were over and he stated he hoped that the City would not delay this work indefinitely. 1 City Council Minutes May 15, 1967 Page 9 R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, brought to the Council's attention the basis of the resolution on street widening that stated the work would be done upon funds being available to the City for such work. This matter was referred to the City Budget Study Session. 29. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented for.the Council's consideration the preliminary plans for construction of an employees locker room and sign shop building at the City Yard. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported that $4,000 had been proposed for the locker room and showers at the City Yard in the 1966/67 budget and had not been spent. He further stated that he was carrying this item over into the 1967/68 budget and adding $1,000. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, explained to the City Council that the locker room and sign shop at the City Yard were needed at this time and estimated that the cost would be $15,000. He asked for Council guidance in completing the plans and speci- fications for this facility. This matter was continued to the meeting of June 5, 1967. It was the concensus of the Council that only the locked room would be considered for construction at this time at a cost of $7,500. 30. The City Attorney, H. Johnson, reported to the City Council as follows on the drainage problem at 1155 Fernwood Drive and stated that upon review of the sub- division agreement between the City and the subdivider for construction of this subdivision, he stated he felt the City had the right to enforce the various condi- tions of the subdivision agreement but he questioned whether the City had the right to require changes or installation of improvements after the final map has been approved. He agreed, of course, there was no question about the right of a private property owner to sue on his own behalf to.abate a nuisance.. He suggested that the solution presented by the Fire Chief appears to be the solution to all the problems to help all parties concerned. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the recommendation of Chief Schlobohm was approved and he was ordered to proceed. Motion carried. 31. Communication from the City Clerk requesting that additions, corrections, and cancellations be made to the 1966/67 assessment roll. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the corrections, cancellations and additions were approved to the 1966/67 assessment roll. Motion carried. 32. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 372, an ordinance authorizing the sale of property to the State of California for Highway purposes and the granting of a temporary easement over City property adjacent thereto. Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None 33. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 374, an ordinance amend- ing the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code to include an A -H (Airport Hazard) Combining District. City Council Minutes May 15, 1967 Page 10 Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None 1 34. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 375, an ordinance amend- ing the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code to include a conversion table classifying land annexed to the City. Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES:' Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None 35. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1693, a resolution amending the applica- tion of the City of San Luis Obispo to the San Luis' Obispo County Local Agency Formation Commission relative to a proposal to annex territory to the City of San Luis Obispo. - " 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 36. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1697, a resolution authorizing the Deputy Director of Civil Defense or the Administrative Officer to execute applications for financial aid under'P.L. 920 on behalf of the City. 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 37. The City Clerk reported the following bids received for Santa Rosa Street Widening at Monterey Street. ' 1. C. S. Construction Company $ 9,472.10 Post Office Box 24 Pismo Beach, California 2. Harms Brothers 92493.90 5261 Stockton Boulevard Sacramento, California City Council Minutes May 15, 1967 Page 11 3. Burke Construction Company $112392.40 Post Office Box 957 San Luis Obispo, California 4. Ted Watkins 112785.00 Post Office Box 1380 San Luis Obispo, California Engineer's Estimate 8,079.55 D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommended the low bid of C. S. Construction Company. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the low bid of C. S. Construction was accepted. Motion carried. 38. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following contract payments were approved and ordered paid subject to a final cleanup by the contractor O'Kelley. Motion carried. 39. Administrative Officer, R..D..Miller, announced the promotion of Jack Kellerman to Chief Building Inspector effective June 1, 1967 at $617 per month with consideration to advance to $652 per month in six months subject to a one year probationary period. 40. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the Mayor was authorized to accept the following deeds and covenants on behalf of the City. .Motion carried. A. Quitclaim deed and agreement from George V. Bettencourt and Caroline 0. Bettencourt for street widening on Higuera Street. B. Covenant from Larry Field and Benjamin Cox for a Polygon with bench ' straddling the right -of -way line. C. Covenant from Southern Counties Gas Company of California for a free standing sign. 41. Progress report by the City Engineer on street widening dated April 28, 19.67. was ordered received and filed. 42. Communication from .the Civil Defense Advisory Board regarding the conversion of the City Hall Basement into a Civil Defense Operating Center or.the inclusion of an EOC in the proposed Police Facility. After discussion by the City Council the matter was referred to a Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Civil Defense Advisory Board for June 12, 1967. 44. Communication from the Chamber-of Commerce notifying.the City Council that they have made arrangements to transfer the lease on their existing building on Marsh Street and hope to move into the City owned building on the 1st of July. The Chamber of Commerce continued that the School Department will vacate the building on June 30, 1967. R. D. Miller,, Administrative Officer, briefed the background of this proposal for the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City Council approve in principal the lease conditions to the Chamber and the matter was referred to the City Attorney for preparation of a lease. Motion carried. 45. Progress report by the Student Plaza Action Committee was ordered received and filed. 46. Communication from the California Electric Sign Association was ordered received and filed. 47. Communication from the City Clerk listing Council appointees whose terms expire on June 30, 1967 was referred to the City Council meeting of June 19, 1967. 48. Communication from the Planning Director regarding the installation of back- ground music for the City Hall. City Council Minutes May 15, 1967 Page 12 Mr. Young stated that the employees have expressed a willingness to pay for the system, however, the ramifications of paying for it on an installment basis can not be worked out. Mr. Young suggested that the City might pay for the initial unit of $500 and that the additional cost of material and labor to install the speaker system could be assessed by the employees by an• individual assessment. ' Mr. Jack Kellerman, Building Inspector, appeared before the City Council explaining just what was proposed-for this background music. Councilman Gallagher stated he objected to spending this money for background music as he felt that the $500 could be spent in other ways.for.the benefit of-the employees. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the City appro- priate $500 for the initial installation. Motion carried. Councilman Spring and Councilman Gallagher voting no. 49. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, presented a letter.from West Coast Construction Company asking that they be granted a delay in the starting time for the installa- tion of 8" cast iron pipe in Church Street and Montalban Street in accordance with City Plan No. 9 -67. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, stated he had no objection to a delay in starting this project. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the request of West Coast Construction Company be denied and that they proceed in accordance with the plans and specifications. Motion carried. 50. For the Council's consideration, an agreement- between the Southern Pacific 1 Company and the City for the right to construct, maintain and operate a 6" sewer pipe line beneath the railroad tracks owned by the Southern Pacific Company to serve the State Highway Patrol Office. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, reported that the agreement was in order and recommend- ed adoption so that the contractor may proceed. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following resolu- tion was introduced. Resolution No. 1694, a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute agreement with Southern Pacific Company. 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 51. The City Attorney presented for the Council's consideration Ordinance No. 376, an ordinance calling for an election for the Edna Road Annexation No. 1. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following ordinance was introduced and finally passed. Ordinance No. 376, an ordinance calling for an election for the Edna Road Annexation No. 1. Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None City Council Minutes May 15, 1967 Page 13 52. R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, presented to the City Council the proposed budget for 1967/68 for the Council's consideration and stated he was available to meet with the Council to go over the items in the budget at their convenience. 43. At this time the City Council held a discussion on-personnel matters. 53. H. Johnson, City Attorney, brought to the Council's attention the fact that ' the lease between the City and the County covering City owned property at the County Airport expires before the next Council meeting and felt that'the City Council should take some action to continue or cancel the existing lease. Mr. Johnson presented the thinking of the County Officials on this matter and the City Council Committee feelings after one joint meeting. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the City sell the property at the airport to the County or trade for County owned property within the City limits but until this can be accomplished that the lease at the airport be continued on a month to month basis until settled. Motion carried. 55. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the City grant permission to close Monterey Street between Chorro and Broad Streets from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, May 18, 1967 for the start of the La Fiesta celebration. Motion carried. 56. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the Mayor was authorized to leave the State of California from May 26 to May 31, 1967. Motion carried. 54. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the City Council adjourned to 12 :00 Noon, Wednesday, May 17, 1967 to begin study of the proposed 1967/68 city budget. Motion carried. APPROVED: June 5, 1967 H— . FtTZPATRICK CITY CLERK MINUTES. ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL May 17, 1967 - 12 :00 Noon Conference Room Roll Call Present: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel City Staff Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer. ------- -- -- - -- - - -- ----- ---- - - - -- . 1. The City Council discussed the communication from Joe Warnagieris, County Assessor, notifying the City that effective July 1, 1967, the cessation of the cooperative arrangement between.the City and County of the tax assessment program. Mr. Warnagieris stated that after that date his records will be closed to the City's use. The-communication was referred to the Council Committee ( Whelchel and Blake) studying this matter.