Minutes 1963-11-26
Arroyo Grande, Calif.
November 26, 1963, 7:30 P.M.
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Burt presidin.g.
Upon roll call Councilmen Wood, McNeil, and Jacobs reported present.
Couneilman McMillen was absent.
Mayor Burt asked that everyone remain standing following the flag
salute for a moment of silence in honor of the late president of the
United States, Jotin F. Kennedy, after which a motion was made by
Councilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman Wood that in keeping with
the national policy that the flag at the City Hall be flawn at half
staff until December 22nd, 1963. Motion carried.
MINUTE ~APPROVAL
The minutes of the regular meeting of November 21, 1963 were approved
as prepared.
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF BILI~S
A motion was made by Councilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman Wood
that Warrants No. 616 through 634 totaling $12,006.79 be authorized
and ordered paid. Motion carried.
Councilman McMillen joined the Council at 7:38 P.M.
CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence was received from the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce
thanking the Council for their participation in the annual Clam
Festival Parade held in Pismo Beach.
A letter was read from Alvin Stewart requesting that the Co~.ncil
abandon a portion of LePoint Terrace not now being used for street
purposes. After discussion it was agreed that the interested persons
file with the City a discription of the spe~ific area they are inter-
ested in and that the Council wi11 review the matter again at that time.
A letter was read from ~Tells Smith, a resident in the Ledo Hieghts area~
reques'ting the opening of a 35' road easement to extend from Grand Ave.
to Brighton Ave., this being a portion of 20th Street which was not
abandoned. Further stating by opening this road way it would enable
the residents of this area a better access to their property. After
discussion the matter was referred to the City Public Works Department
to check into and make a recommendation to the Council.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The treasurer's report for the month of October, 1963 was approved
and ordered filed.
FUNDS DEPOSITED IN AN INTEREST
BEARING ACCOUNT
A motion was made by Councilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman Wood
that $15,000.00 be declared surplus funds over and above that amount
needed to run the City at this time and that said funds be placed into
an interest bearing account with the Arroyo grande Branch of Bank of
America N:T. & S.A. to draw interest at the current rate of interest'
for such deposit. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION
FRANCHISE BID
The committee report regarding the bid for the Community Antenna Tel-
evision system franchise for the City of Arroyo Grande was not yet
complete but would be ready at the next meeting.
~ ADOPTION PERSONNEL ORDINANCE
The Ordinance establishing a Personnel system for the City of Arroyo
Grande was read through the title, thereupon a motion was made by
Councilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman McNeil that the reading of
the balance of the Ordinance be dispensed with. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 183
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
ESTABLISHING A PERSONNEL SYSTEM
On motion of Councilman Jacobs, seconded by ~ouncilman McN~il and
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by the following roll call vote, to-wit:
~~'ES:; Councilman McMillen, Wood, McNeil, Jacobs & Mayor
Burt ~
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Ordinance was adopted this 26th day of November, 1963.
AUTHOR~ZATION TO PURCHASECALIFORNIA CODE BOOKS
The City Administrator requested the Council authorize the purchase
of the California Code Books, which will be an asset to the City Hall
staff. After discussion a motion was made by Councilma ~acobs, se-
conded by Councilman Wood that the City Administrator be authorizecl
to purchase a set of California Code Books at:~ cost of $71.1.00 plus
the additonal expense for a bookcase. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO SELL PROPERTY ON TRAFFIC WAY
RESOLU'PION NO. 599
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE SETTING FORTH ITS INTENTION TO SELL
REAL PROPERTY AND SE TTING A DATE FOR HEARING THEREON
A resolution setting forth the intention of the City Counc~l to sell
real property and setting a date for hearing thereon was read through
the title, thereupon a motion was made by Councilman Jacobs, seconded
by Councilman McMillen that reading the balance of the Resolution be
dispensed with. Motion carri~e~.,l
A motion was made by Councilman McNeil, seconded by Councilman Wood
and on the following roll call vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McMillen, Wood, McNeil, Jacobs and Mayor
Burt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 26th day of November, 1963.
RESOLUTION TO CANCEL A GENERAL FUND WARRANT _
RESOLUTION NO. 600
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITYCF ARROYO GRANDE, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CANCELLATION OF GENERAI,
WARRANT NO. 599, DATED NOVEMBER 12, 1963.
On motion of Councilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman McMillen andby
the following roll call vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McMillen, McNeil, Wood, Jacobs and Mayor
Burt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 26th day of November, 1963.
CHANNEL COUNTIES LEAGUE DINNER MEETING
The City Administrator advised the Council that the Next Channe~ Cou-
nties League dinner meeting would be held Decembe~ 11, 1963 at Oxnard,
California. The Council stated they would advise who would be attend-
ing before December 9, 1963.
CONTINUED HEARING FOR NORTH HIGHWAY 101 ANN3~~ATION
Mayor Burt declared the continued hearing for "North Highway 101"
Annexation was now open and that all persons for or against the re-
quest would now be heard. There was no further discussion for or
against the annexation. Mayor Burt declared the hearing closed. As
more than 50/ of the property owners had protested the annexation-any
further procee~.ings by the Council were cancelled.
FINAL MAP TRACT NO. 243 APPROVAL :
City Engineer Robert Garing outlined for the Council the proposed
drainage plan and street layout which had been approved by the Planning
Commission for Tract No. 243. After discussion a motion was made by
Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman McNeil that the final map of ~
Tract No. 243 be approved by the City subject to:
l. All access roads for adjoining property be extended and improved to •
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the boundary as shown on the subdivision map.
2. 2'he pie shape unuseable portion of land be deleted from the sub-
division map.
3. Utilities be installed to the boundary of the subdivision r,~nap.
4. The water lines to be installed to the specifications of the City
Department of Public Works. A minimum of 6" pipe, if a larger
pipe is required the City will pay the difference in cost.
5. The sewer lines to be installed to the specifications of the City
Department of Publie Works, with a minimum of 6" being required
and additionai cost for larger lines will be born by the City.
6. Confirmation of agreement between the City of Arroyo Grande and
the County of San Luis Obispo for the maintenance of the drainage
facilities reguire~.. ;
7. Bond or instrument of Cre~.it required for faithful performance
100/ of estimated improvements as determined by the City's
engineering department.
8. Bonds in the amount of 100% of the improvements as determined by
the City's engineering department to insure payment of labor and
materials.
The motion carried. Supervisor Kenneth Schenck advised the Council
an agreement for drainage was now being drawn up by the County Hy-
daulic Engineer's Department.
SET HEARING TO RE-ZONE SKIDMORE PROPERTY
A motion was made by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Jacobs
that a hearing be set for 8:00 P.M. December 10, 1963 for the pro-
posed re-zoning from RA-B3 to ~-1 a portion of Lot l0, of E.W. Steeles
resubdivision of the Rancho Carral de Piedra as recommended by the
Planning Commission. Motion carried. -'~7'~'L~~~rr,- ~zn~-~-~!-~-~~~/~~6/~3
GENERAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY
'I'he City Administrator ottlined the proposed plan of the consulting
firm of Hahn, Wise and Associates for a comprehensive general plan
for tlie City of Arroyo Grande. The Council was in favor of such a
pTan but requested Administrator Butch to review the last such plan
the City had had to see if the costs of this proposed plan could be
cut down by using the information we already had. The Council auth-
orized Administrator Butch to contact the firm of Haha, Wise and
Associates to arrange a meeting between the consultants, City Council
and City Planning Commission.
TREE ORDINANCE FII:ST READING
The Ordinance establishing control of trees, shrubs and plants for
park and street uses was read for the first reading through the title
thereupon a motion was made by Councilman McNeil, seconded by Council-
man McMillen that the reading of the balance of the Ordinance be dis-
pensed with. Motion carried.
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING P1~RKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS DISCUSSION
The proposed Ordinance regulating parking space require~ents was
discussed and it was agreed to hold any action on same until the
next Council meeting.
~iHfi9~HrFIQN CHANGING 26th ST. TO ELM ST.
: ` RESOLUTION NO. 601
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUATCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE CHANGING THE NAME OF THE STREET
KNOWN AS 2 6 th S TREE T TO E LM S TREE T
On motion of Councilman McNeil, seconded by Councilman Wood and on
the following roll call vote, to-wit:
~YLS: Councilmen McMillen, Wood, McNeil, Jacobs & Mayor Burt
NOES• None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 26th day of November, 1963:
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
The City Administrator and Engineer outlined for the Council the pro-
posed resolution adopting certain City Construction standards. After
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discussion it was agreed any action be held until a leter meeting.
SO. S.L.O. CO. SANITATION DISTRICT
City Administrator Butch advised that the regular meeting of the _
South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District was postponed to
December 2, 1963. ,
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion.by Councilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman Wood the
meeting adjourned at 10:37 P.M. Motion earried.
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Arroyo Grande, Calif.
Decemb~r 10, 1963 - 7:30 P.M.
The City Council m~t in regular s~ssion with Mayor`Burt presic~ing.
Upon roll call Councilmen McMillen, Wood, McNeil and"Jacobs reportcd .
present.
MINUTE AMENDMENT AND APPROVAL
The minutes of regular meeting of November 2h, 1963 were amended
as follows: Under heading '°Set Hearing to Re-zone Skidmore Property"
the motion be approvcd as Councilmen McMillen, Wood, Jacobs and Mayor
Burt voted "Ayeu Councilman McNeil obstained from voting stating he
had a financial interest in the rezonir~g. Minutesv,~ere then approved
as amended.
AUTHORIZED PAYMENT OF BILLS AND TRANSFER VOUCHERS
A motion was made by Councilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman
McMillen that Warrants No. b35 through N. 688 totaling $30,902.16
and payroll fund warrants No.s 1 through 36, totaling $5,513.36 ~.nd
Nos. 37 through 71, totaling $8,220.18 be authorized and ordered paid.
Motion carried.
A motion was made:by Councilman Jacobs, seconded b1 Councilman
Wood, that Transfer Vouchers Nos. 33 through 40 be authorized and
o~d~r~d transferred. Motion carried.
CIVIL DEFENSE COORDINATOR CO~RESPONDENCE
The City Administrai:or advised that a letter had been received
from the Grover City City Council stating they had approved the re-
commendation of our former Civil Defense Coordinator Mr. Wrigh't, that
Thomas Butch proceed with the completion of the Civil Defense Plan for
their City. After discussion the Council agreed they were in favor aE
Administrator Butch completing the plan now in progress but after its
completion cach enity would th~n appoint their own Civil Defense
Director.
REQUEST TO .ABANDON A PORTION OF LEPOINT TERRACE
The r~quest and map submitted by Al Stewart to abandon a portion
of I,ePoint Terrace was:xeferred to the City Planning Commission to be
resubmitted to the Council with their recommendation.
DEPARTMENTAL MONTHLY REPORT FOR NOVEMBE R
'1'he departmental monthly report for the month of Nov~mber, 1963
was received by the Council and order~d filed.
FURTHER DISCUSSION ON CATV SYSTEM BIDS
The City Administrator advised that the final meeting regarding
the CATV System Franchise had not been held yet and requested any
action be held until thc next regular meeting of the Council.