Minutes 1961-11-14 Arroyo Grande, Calif.
November 14, 196i
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor_
Burt presiding. Present were Couneilmen Lee, Pence, Jacobs
and Hartwig. Absent None.
The minutes o£ the regular meeting of October 10, 1961
and the adjourned meeting of October 13, 1961 were appraved
as prepared.
A motion was made by Councilman Pence, seconded by
Councilman Hartwig that the petitions for the commencement
af annexation of inhabited territory, presented to the
Council by H. W. McMillen, be referred to the Planning
Commission. Ali members present voted ''Ayer'.
The C~.fy Council adjourned and the Planning Commission
me.t in special session.
The City Council reeon~ened.
A recommendation was made by the Planning Go~ission
to the City Council, that the Council proceed with the
annexation of inhabited territory designated as t'Fair Oaks
Arroyo Grande Annexation''.
RESOLUTION N0. 505
A RESOLUTION QF TI~E CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE CONSENTING TO THE
COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN iNHABITED TERRITORY
DESIGNATED AS "FAIR OAKS ARROYO GRANDE
ANNPddEXATION" .
~n motian of Gouncilman Lee, seconded by Councilman
Pence, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Burt, Councilmen Lee, Pence,
Jacobs and Hartwig.
N~ES: None
ABSENT: NONE
the foregoing resolution was adopted this 14th day of
November, 1961.
Mayor Burt appointed a committee, with Councilman
Pence as Chairman, and Councilman Hartwig, and Joe
Andersott, to study the request of the:~Board of Education
of the Ar~oyo Grande Union Elementary School for an ~
adjustment in either rates or billing for use of City Water.
Mr. Tom Connerley, Vice President of the Orchard Ave.
P.T.A. read a letter to the Council, signed:by a number of
residents, requesting the Gouncil call a meeting to form
an organization to prep~re plans and procedures to be
followed,in case of a major disaster. The Council set a
tentative date of November 30, 1961 at 8:Ob p.m. at the
Orchard Street School carteria, for the meeting.
Dr. & Mrs.' Floyd Smith requested the ~ouncil fiake some
steps to have the frantage road by their property repaired
and the danger area better Light~d as soon as possible. Mr.
Anderson reported the contractor had been contacted and
~ warning lights would be installed.
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Mr. Paul: Grahatn and M. Goker requested the City dispose
of the junk machinery and equipment that was no longer in work-
able condition and the Council requested Mr. Anderson make
a list of the equipment and it would be disposed of by bid.
Mr. Ray Lc~rd presented a petition signed by residents
of Traffic Way requesting a two haur parking zone, as cars were
being parked for long periods of time. Chie£ Richardson was
to try to alleviate the situation, and if further action would
be necessary, the Council would consider a twa hour zone.
A list of signs for street names, speed regula~tion, and
warning purposes was submitted to the Council for approval,
to be prepared in Resolution form for the next meeting.
Nancy Conrow requested the school crossing signs be
repainted on the streets by the Margaret Harloe Schaol.
Mr. McLenr~an presented the tentative plans for the
realignment of Halcyon Road. The realignment and set back
specifications would have to be by Ordinance and Mr. McLennan
and Mr. Harris are to work out the details.
Mr. McLennan gave the Council a progress report on the ~
Huasna Road Sewer District.
Mr. McLennan discussed the progress of the plans for the
improvement of Gr~t3.d Ave. with the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Pence, seconded by
Council~man Harfiwig, to accept Dodson Way, from Halcyon Road
to South Rena St., as an imprAVed City Street subject to
receiving a deed to a portion of the property included in
the street owned by fihe Catholic Church. AlI members
present woted "Aye".
The Zoning Ordinance and map was discussed and Mr.
Anderson reported both should be ready for the next meeting.
The Council approved paying for the uniforrns of the
Street and Water Department employees, in full.
Mr. Tom Connerly requdsted the Council consider the bridge
at Va11ey Road as a hazard to children, as fihe railings are
so 1ow the chzldren are walking along the bridge on the outside,
above the freeway. The Cvuncil instructed the City Clerk to
write to the Division of Highways requesting a survey be made
and the situatian corrected, if possible.
The Creek crossing frocn Halcyon Raad to Valley Road was
discussed and Mr. Anderson was to provide a map of the property
involved, and work with Mr. Harris, to allow the City to proceed
with the crossing.
A motion was made by Councilman Lee, seconded by Councilman
Pence to approve emplcayees from the water department to attend
one water works meeting each month, not to exceed two employees
per month, compensation not ~o exceed $5.00 per man. All members
present voted "Ayet'.
The Ordinance to amend fihe uniform local sales and use
;C~ax ordinance w~s ~e.ad for the first reading.
Councilman Jacobs suggested the City adopt an ordinance
curtailing extra emplopment for city employees and designating
the use of city owned facilities.
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A motioM was made by Councilman Jacabs, seconded by
Councilman Hartwig, that the payroll account records be
changed tca be made applicable to the National Cash Register
system. AlI members present voted "'Aye.f•
On mation of Councilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman
Hartwig, that warrants against the General Fund for $5,480.34
for the meeting of October 2~, I9fa1, be approved and ordered
paid. All members present voted "Aye~'.
On motion of Councilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman
Lee, warrants a ainst the General P~nd for $9,3b4.54, the
Water Fund for ~3,630.66, the Treasurerts Departmental ~rust
I~nf for $250.tJ0, the Sewer Rental Fund for $20.80 and the
Water Deposit Fund for $11.00 be approved and ordered paid.
A11 members present voted ''Ayer' .
On motion of Councilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman
Lee, Vauchers No. 17 thru No. 21 were approved and c~rdered
transferred. All members present voted t'Ape".
On motion of Councilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman
Pence, the meeting adjourned ~0 5:30 p.m. Friday, November
17, 1961.
ATTEST•
CZ CLERK YOR
Arroyo Grande, CaLif.
November 17, 19bL
5:30 p.m.
The City Council met in an adjourned session, with
Mayor Burt presiding. Present were Councilman Lee and Jacobs.
The purchase of land for a publie parking lot was
discussed with representatives of the merchants of Arroyo
Grande. The City would be willing to participate ~ahen other
funds could be arranged and the title to the property had been
cleared to rneet city requirements.
No €urther action was taken at this time.
ATTEST:
L~~~~~~~~L MAYO
CITY CLERK
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