Minutes 1962-11-13
~~oArroyo Grande, California
November 13, 1962
The City Council meet in regular session at 7:50 P.M. with Mayor Burt
presiding, upon roll call Councilman Wood, Jacobs and McNeil reported present,
Absent was Councilman Lee.
The meeting was started late as the City Council partie~:pated in the opening
ceremonies with the Board of Trusties of the Arroyo Grande Union Elementary School
District at the Orchard Street Campus in observance of November 12th through 16th
being American Education Week.
Minutes of the adjourned meetings of October 30th, November 2nd_and 5th, 1962
were approved as prepared.
Fire Chief Marsalek discussed the need of an improve~i ~f:re alarm system
as many of the volunteer fireman are unable to hear the present fire alarm, He
then introduced H. J. Furlong of the Gamewell Co. who submitted a proposal for
a fire alarm air horn system. He stated the advantages of having this type of
alarm system is the unit is self contained and it would easily be heard for 12
to a 6 mile radious when situated about 15ft above the roof of the ~res~nt loc ation
or on the fire house. Mayor Burt asked the Fire Department to check with other
cities in our area. Councilman Lee joined the Council. Assn't Chief Cottle
said they would test the system in all locations of the City and report their
findings at the next meeting. _
Mr. Harris reported he had talked to the attorneys for the two parties con-
cerned with the garbage contract and a motion for a new trial is set proba8ly for
next Monday. He recommended the City not sign a garbage contract at this time
until motion for a new trial is eliminated. Mr. and Mrs. Hal Peterson were advised
by Mr. Harris that the City and Mr. Johns both filed for a new trial as validity
of the garbage contract is to be decided by the Appellate Court which could
possibly be not longer then one more year.
On motion of Council~nan Wood,seconded by Councilman Jacobs to approve the
Final Map of Traet No.260subject to subdivider allocating ownership of Lot "A"
to one or more of the adjacent lLots on an individual basis rather than part
interest, and on futher condition that Subdivider fully improve the Southerly
40' of Fair Oaks Ave. adjacent to Tract No.260 and be relieved of any other prior
conditions on Improvement of Fair Oaks Ave.
Mr. Anderson advised that Tract No..T36 not fully completed for approval.
Mr. Anderson advised the Council the necessity of adopting a Resolution
Establishing Major City Streets for expenditure of 3/8% of gas tax money. The
Plan he presented is acceptable with the State Division of Highways. AEter
discussion the plan as submitted was referred to the Planning Commission for
review and recommendation.
The study on the Huasna Sewer laterals has not been completed at~fihis time.
The additional Sewer Easements approval was held over till th~ nex.t ~eetin~.
The second reading of the Ordinance adopting the Fair Oaks-Arroyo Grande
Zoning Map was held over till the next meeting as the first reading ha~ to be
corre~ted ta read "A section of the Zoning Map of the City of Arroyo Grande,
Amended by Ordinance No.1~ of the City of Arroyo Grande",
Mr. Albert Johnson of the California Physicians' Service outlined the
Health Insurance Plan for City Employees. After discussion the Council accepted
the glan by Resolution.
RESOLUTION N0. 557
On motion of Gpuncilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman Lee and by the following
roll call vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilman Lee, Wood, Burt, Jacobs and McNeil
C
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 13th day of $pvember, 1962
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Arroyo Grande, California
November 13, 1962 - page 2
RESOLUTION N0. 558
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES.
On motion flf Councilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman MeNeil and by
the following ro~l call vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilman Lee, Wood, McNeil, Jaeobs and Mayor Burt
NOES : Nai~e
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 13th day of Nove.mber, 1962,
A petition signed by 14 residence and property owners on Tally Ho Rd,
protesting the noise caused by dogs housed in the Arroyo Kennels was read ~i.d
referred to Mr. Harris to check.
Correspondence from Askeland, Autry and Keats Building Contractors was
discussed regarding the drainage in front of the Jade Apartments on Halcyon Rd.
Mr. Anderson stated the City has been aware of this situation and are warking
on Drainage plans for this area but are unable to do anything at the present time.
Councilman Wood mentianed the possibility of an apen trench type drainage to the
ocean being prest~d.furt~ier to relieve the drainage problem in the greater Fair
Oaks ~i~~a. Mr. Anderso~ ~uised nothing more could be done along these lines until
the map of the area could be obtained at which time the matter will be discussed
further.
On motion of Gouncilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman MeNei1 that the time
limit for the Regional Sewage Desposal Study and 12eport be extended from December
13, 1962 to March 31st, 1963 be approved and granted. A11 Councilmen present voted
«AYE".
Mayor Burt discussed the attorney replace.~eent when Mr. Harris leaves. There
were two separate attorney firms applying for the position but +~tte to a shortage
of Personael in the firm of Harris and Kardel their offer had been withdrawn for
the present ti.me. Mr. Harris advised he would contact Attorney David in regard
to his position regarding being attorney for the City and also handling the Garbage
Contract case for Hal Peterson, and report back at the next meeting.
Couzi~¢il~an McNeil stated he had written to Mr. Benninghoven, of the League
of CaYifornia Cities for information regarding City Administrator or l~ia~r. Mayor
Burt stated the Councilmen who had attended the League Conference had discussed
with other City resresentatives the advantages of our City going to administrator
tyge government.
Planning Commissionor Orville Schultz reported the Planning Commission had
not as yet decided on -+11~~~~r member for the Planning Cou~ai.~ but ~t't~p~d to have
a recommendation for the Council at the next meeting.
C~n motion of Couneilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman Wood bills against the
General Fund for $10,8~4.61, Water Fund for $4,840.44, Huasna Sewer Ass.essment
District Fund for $4,376.40, Park F~~xd for $334,20 and Wates Deposit Fund for $236.00-
be approved and ordered paid, All Councilman pres~nt voted "AYE",
On motion of Councilman Jacobs, seconded ~y Councilman MeNeil the meeting
a3journed at 9:45 P.M. All members present voted "AYE".
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