Minutes 1964-07-28
Arroyo Grande, California
July 28, 1964 - 7:30 P.M.
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor pro tem Wood pre~
siding. Upon roll call, Councilwoman Thompson and Councilman McNeil reported
present. Councilman Burt and Mayor Jacobs were absent.
MINUTE APPROVAL y ~ ~ p roved as
The minutes of the regular meeting of Jul 14 1964 were a p
prepared.
AUTHORIZED PAYMENT OF BILLS AND1APQR~~nAT~O~F~S4~SSe~ondedxbySCouncilman
A motion was made by Cou
McNeil , tha°~ General Warrants Nos. ~+7 th~o~g~ 75 a~n the amou~.69~~0~Zbelapproved
and Pa~roll GTarrants Nos. 60 througY~. 107 in the amaunt of $8,
arLd ordered paid. Mati.an earriedo 5~~onded by Councilman
A motion was made by Councilwaman Thompson, roved. Motion
McNeil that transfer vouchers Nosa 41 throu~,k~ 46 be app
c:arried .
TREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT
The Treasurer's monthly report for the month of June was received by
the Counci.l and ordered filed, Mayor pro tem Wood noted ~awhich bepresented
hand at the end of the 1963-64 fiscal year was $310,369.24,
an increase in the balance on hand over the amount at the end of the 1962-63
fiscal year of $42,000.00, which indicated a healthy financial status for
the Ci~y of Arro yo Grande.
I,IGENSE REQUEST TO OPERATE A USED FURNITURE AND ANTIQUE SHOP licatio~
The City Administrator informed the Council that a license app
had been received from Charles and Florence Lindquist to operate a used
fu rniture and antique shop at 110 Eo Branch Street, and that all provisions
required in Section 14, paragraph 88 of Ordinance No. 102 of the City of
Arroyo Grande had been meto After discussion, a motion was~ication-fornall-
man McNeil, seconded by Counci}:woman Thompson, that ta~ 1P0 E. Branch Street
license to operate a used furniture and antique shop
by Charles and Florence Lindquist be approved, Motion carried.
LICENSE REQUEST TO CONDUCT A WEEKLY DANCE lication
'~he City Administrator informed the Council that a license app
had been received from Mr. Z. S. McFadden to conduct a weekly dance at the
I,D,E.S. Hal1, and that the Building, Fire and Police Departments iLdation.
vestiga~ted the request and recommended approval of the licenseseconded fiy
After discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Thompson,
Councilman McNeil that the application for a license to conduct a weekly dance.
at the I,D.EmS. Hall by Mr. S. McFadden be approvedo Motion carried.
REQUEST TO PLACE PAY PHONE IN FRONT OF CITY HALL
The City Administrator informed the Council that as a result of the
investigation eonducted by the Pacific Telephone Company and the City re pay
phones in ~he City, it was the recommendation of the Telephone Company that
a pay phone be ~.nstalled in front of the City Hall. After Council dis-
cussion, a motion was made by Councilman McNeil, seconded by Councilwoman.
Thompson, that the request of the Pacific Telephone Company to insfi.all a
pay telephone shelter booth in front of the City Hall be approved. Motion
carried.
PROGRESS REPORT ON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
The City Admini,strator gave a progress report on the action of the
Faxks & Reereation Commission and outlined f or the Council the Recreation
Program for the balance of the summera Councilman McNeil stated that the
Parks & Recreation Commission should be commended on their orgar~ization and
action in the field of recreation,
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AUTHORIZE CITY ADMINIS TRATOR TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS APPLICABLE TO FEDERAL
CONTRIBUTION MATCHING FUND PROGRAM
The City Administrator informed the Council that a new policy had
been established by the State and Federal Government which required the
designation of a specific person to execute documents applicable to the
Federal contribution matching fund program. After discussion, a motion
was made by Councilman McNeil, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson, that the
City Administrator be authorized to execute documents applicable speci-
fically to the Federal contribution matching fund program. Motion
carried.
REPORT ON PROPOSED GRADING AI~ID EXCAVATION ORDINANCE
Mayor pro tem f~ood reported on behalf of the committee which had
been appointed by Mayor Jacobs to review the proposed Grading and Excava-
tion Ordinance that certain changes had been proposed by them and were
now in the process of being consolidated, and that their recommendations
would be presented at th~ next regular council meeting along with the
comments by the Engineering Department regarding th e proposed changes.
RESOLUTION N0. 630 ESTABLISHING PARALLEL PARKING FOR CERTAIN PORTIONS
OF GRAND AVENUE
RESOLUTION N0. 630
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PARALLEL PARKING
ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF GRAND AVENUE
On motion of Councilwoman Thompson, seconded by Councilman McNeil
and by the following roll call vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilwoman Thompson, Councilmen McNeil and Wood
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Burt and Mayor Jacobs
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 28th day of July 1964.~
PROPOSAL OF P, G. C E, TO CONVERT PRESENT STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM TO
MERCURY VAPOR LIGHTS
The City Administrator presented to the Council the proposal of the
P.G,&E. Company to convert present street lighting in the City of Arroyo
Grande to all mercury vapor lighting. Mr. Bud Hoffman, P. G. & E, represen-
tative, gave the Council a full report on the proposal, outlining the
costs to the City, efficiency, and proposed basic plan for future City street
lighting. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman McNeil,
seconded by Councilwoman Thompson, that the Mayor and City Clerk be author-
ized to execute a service agreement between the City of Arroyo Grande
and P. G. & E. for the conversion of present street lighting system to
mercury vapor lights. Motion carried. Councilwoman Thompson stated
that P. G. & E, should be commended for their part in advancing the
development of the community.
HEARING ON THE REQUEST OF RESIDENTS OF WO OD PLACE TO HAVE CURBS AND
GUTTERS INSTAI~LED BY USE OF SHORT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Mayor pro tem Wood declared the hearing on the request of residents
of Wood Place to have curbs and gutters installed by use of Short Assess-
ment District was duly posted and he aring now was opened ~.d all persons
for or against the installation of curbs and gutters by use of the Short
Assessment District would now be heard. Mr. Dave Bowen, 201 Wood Place,
spoke for the installation of curbs and gutters. As there were no other
persons who spoke for or against the installation, Mayor pro tem Wood de-
clared the hearing closed. After Council discussion, a motion was made by
Councilman McNeil, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson, that the request of the
residents of Wood Place to have curbs and gutters installed by use of the
Short Assessment District be approved. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF GRADES ON 25TH STREET AND WOOD PLACE
City Engineer Garing gave a report on the curb grades on 25th Street
and Wood Place and recommended installation of two spandrels on each project.
After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman McNeil, seconded by Council-
wo man Thompson, that the plans establishing curb grades for Wood Place en-
titled "Improvement Plan-Wood Place" and the plans establishing curb grades
for 25th Street, entitled "Curb grade Plan and Profile - 25th Street (Tierra)"
be approved. Motion carried.
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REQUEST OF DEVELOPER OF TRACT N0. 139 FOR &EFUND FOR INSTALLATION OF 6"
WATER LINE
The City Administrator read a letter from Mr. Nick Lancaster, developer
of Tract No. 139, requesting refund for installation of 6" water line. The City
Attorney restated the position of the City as far as refund was concerned and
reviewed previous minutes re Council action. It was the decision of the City
Attorney that the City could not reimburse the developer at this time due to
the original terms of the acceptance of Tract No. 139.
PROGRESS REPORT ON NEGT WELL
The City Administrator reported th~t the motor on the new well had been
installed this date and that it would be in full operation within the next
few days.
MINUTES OF ZONE 3 ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The City Administrator informed the Council th~t the minutes of the
Zone 3 Advisory Committee were on file in his office for their reference
and comment.
FINAL ACCEPTANGE PROJECTS NOS. 60-64-1 AND 60-64-2
The City Administrator informed the Council that the installation of the
10" water line on Coach Road, Project 60-64-1 and of the 6" water line
on Hillcrest Drive, Project 60-64-2 was now completed, After discussion, a
motion wad made by Councilwoman Thompson, seconded by Councilman McNeil, that
the 10" water line on Coach Road, Project 60-64-1 and the 6" water line on
Hillcrest Drive, Project 60-64-2, be accepted by the City, Motion carried.
PROGRESS REPORT - SOUTH SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRIC T
The City Administrator inf ormed the Council that the regular meeting of
the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District was not held due to
lack of quorum and aprogress report would be presented at the next regular
Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman Thompson, seconded by Councilman McNeil
and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P,M.
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK