Minutes 1962-11-27
a~`Arroyo Grande, California
November 2~, 1962
The City Council meet in regular session with Mayor Burt presiding, upon
roll call Councilmen Lee, Wood, and Jacobs reported present. Absent was Council-
man McNeil. .
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 13, 1962 were approved as prepared,
Mayor Burt appointed Norman Richardson to serve on the Planning Commission
for a two year term retroactive to July 1, 1962, thus bring the total members on
the Planning Commission to eight regular and l ex-officio members making a full
board, as was the request of the Planning Commission.
Tk~e recommet~dation from the Planning Conmmission proposing the regrading of
Brisco Road to provide increased sight distance at the Gra~ner School road inter-
section was discussed and referred to Mr. Anderson to contact the County to obtain
possible participation with the project as Brisco Road is a County ~'osd.
'The Planning Commission recommended the Council obtain an Engineering Council
to check plans, etc. that may be submitted by the regular City Engineer. After
discussion it was felt this was a very good recommendation and Mayor Burt and
Councilman Waod are to contact Engineers and make recommendations.
The Streets of Major Importance were approved as presented except the .~'oad
planned from Halcyon Road to Valley Road be omitted from the plan at this time.
Mr. Harris was instructed to draw up a Resolution for same.
Pike Street and Halcyon Rd. intersection was recommended to be widened to an
80' road as more subdivisions are planned for that area which will cr~ate a greater
traffic hazard then exists at the present time, Mr. Anderson was instructed to
get an estimate ~of the cost.
Dave Vordermark representing the Mid-State Bank requested the Council te ~
deposit a p~rtion of the City Funds in that Bank now that the Fair Oaks Area is
in the City they felt they contribute considerably to the area and therefore hoped
the City wcauld help them by such deposit. Councilman Jacobs stated that the~Bank
of America has been serving the City o~ Arroyo Grande very satisfactory for many
years, but perhaps something could be worked out to the satisfaction of all concerned,
The xeport on the Fire Alar~ system was not ready at this time.
On motion of Councilman Lee, seconded by Councilman Jacobs the resignation ~s
Civil Defence Directar from Mr. William Angel was accepted. Al1 members present
voted "Aye".
Mayor Burt appointed Lou Wright to fill the position of Civil Defenee Director.
Also authorized payment af expenses fa~ Civil Defense until a budget was aec~~s~ed.
Mr. Wright stated he did not wish to submit a budget at the present time, he wished
to have Civi1 Defense recognized and look into the possibility of combiri~.~g ~11
five communities under one Civil Defense direction as any disaster we may incounter
would affect all ciemmunitties not just one.
On motion of Councilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman Wood that the water main
be extended to serve the Catholic School being built be~r~x~d the North City Limits
at a cost to the Church of $3.00 per foot plus a$50.00 annexation fee and the City
will pay the additional expense to install a 12" line through a conduit u~~ler'the
Freeway, which is in line with the City's master plan.
Commissioner Schuit~ requested the problem of ponding be reviewed by the Council.
Attorney Aarris advised it would be best to wait until a11 Councilman are prea~n~
before this subject was gone into any further.
Councilman Wood left the Council,
On motion of Councilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman Lee that tract No.136
be accepted as submitted with no exceptions. All members present Voted "Ay~".
Councilman Wood rejoined the Council.
On motion of Councilman Lee, Seconded by Councilman Jacobs to dispense with
reading the balance of Ordinance No.168. All members present voted "Aye".
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November ~7, 1962 - page 2
ORDINANCE N0. 168
AN ORDINANCE OF 'I'HE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING ORbINANCE
N0, 157 0~ THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, SO AS TO ZONE C~RTAIN
HERETOFORE UNZONED PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE.
On motion of Councilman Lee, seconded by Councilman Wood and by the
following roll call vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Lee, Wood, Jacobs and Mayor Burt
NOES• None
ABSENT: Councilman McNeil
the foregoing Ordinance was adopted this 27th day of November, 1962.
Mr. Harris reported that the getition submitted regarding the Arroyo
Kennels does not constitute a public nuisance as after checking with the
residence many of them were not necessarily annoyed by the dogs. Action would
have to be taken by the people to enjoin a private nuisance as there is no
bases for the City to file a recaurse.
Mr. Harris reported Mr. David, if appointed for City Attorney, will with-
draw from the Garbage Contract suit and the City will have to hire another
attorney to repreaent the City on the Garbage Contract Suit. A hearing regarding
a new trail on the Garbage contract is set for Monday.
RESOLUTION N0, 559
A RESOLUTION FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY ON TRA~'FIC WAY
TO DON CHRISTIANSON FOR T4T0 HUNDRED DOLLARS.
On motion of Councilman Lee, seconded by Councilman Jacobs, and on the
following roll call vote,to-wit:
AYES: Councilm~n Lee, Wood, Jacobs and Mayor Burt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman McNeil
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 27th day of November, 1962.
RESOLUTION N0. 560
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF .ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING
ACCEPT.ANCE OF THE TWO SEWER EASEMENTS FROM THE ARROYO
GR.ANDE UNION HIGH SCHOQZ DISTRICT.
On motion of Councilman S:acobs, seconded by Councilman Lee and on the
following soll call vote, to,-wit:
~ AYES: Councilmdn Lee, Wood, Jacobs and Mayor Bia~t
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman McNeil
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 27th day of November, 1962.
RESOLT~'TION N0. 561
A RESOI,UTION OF 'THE CI'1"Y GOUN~IL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO _
~$.ANDE VIGDROUSLY OPPOSING ANY LEGISLATION PERMITTING
~'bIt';~~T~`.~~ONI~G .'~T~ TI'~E OF PARTISAN POLI'~ICAL LABELS
BY ;~IC~PAI., OFF~CE CANDIDATES
On motion of Couneilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman Lee and on the
following roll call vote, to~it:
AYES: Councilu~ri Lee~ Wood, Jacobs and Mayor Burt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman McNeil
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 27th day of November, 1962.
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A letter from the Five Cities Jr. Chamber of Gommerce was read regarding a
seat belt clinic to be held at the Five Gities Shopping Center on December 15th .
and 16th, 1962. Mayor Burt instructed a letter be written in reply stating the
Council's full approval of this endeavor to eliminate disabling injuries.
On motion of Councilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman Lee, bills agai~~~''.
the General Fund for $6,200.81 be approved and ordered paid. All members pres(tnt
voted "Aye".
On motion of Councilman Lee, seconded by Councilman Jacobs the meeting was
adjourned at 9:15 P.M. November 27, 1962. All members present voted "Ay~;.
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ATTEST
CI LERK MAYOR