Minutes 1966-04-04
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CTTY COUNCTL .~IL 4, 19~C
ARRQYO GRANDE, CALIFORNT.A
' The City Council met in adjourned ses~ion w:ith Niayor Wo~
presidinq. Upon roil call, Councilwoman Thomgson, Cc~uncilmen ~
Levi~te, McNei1 and Burt reported present.
MINUTE APPROVAL
The minutes of the regular meeting ~~`Mareh 22, 1966 and the
rninutes of the adjourned meeting of Mar~h 29, 1966 were approved
as prepared.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
A motio~ was made by Couneilwc~marl ~hornpson, s~cond~+~ b~
Counci~man Levine, that General Warrants No. 875 ta and includinc~
No. 915 in the total amount of $23,955,67, AND Payroil Warr~~ts "
No. 1105 to and including No. 1159 in the total amount Qf $$,321.47,
be authorized and ordered paid. Motion carried.
REQUEST OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY COUNSEL -~~.."THE LARK",
~ASSENGER TF~AII~i SERYICE
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Aft~r presentation by the City Adminis~tra~tor and ~fter 'thorougZ3
discussion by the Council, the City ~dtninistretor was5 ~i~e~~ed t~S
advise tlae County Counsel of Santa Barbara ~ounty, thr4ug'h Cc~rz`~ast-
pondence, that the Gity of Arroyo Grand~ is in support of th~~r .
opposition to Southern Pacific' s application to the P~bli,~ Uti,l~.ties
Commission -to discontinue service of t~ralns numbered 75 and 76, mare
cammonly kncnan a s "The Lark" , it being the ~oun+~il' s feeliri+g tha~
this tran~p4rtation service constitute~ a need £or tl~ ~er~tra~- C~~.
residents ~f;rCalifornia ~ince public tra~sportation is very 1#.mi~e~d
in this are~.
REQUEST OF ~C~~.'Y O~SA1~P'~UIS OBISPO FOR P:ARTICIPATION BY f~?~C~L`
IN THEIR FORTHCOMING FIES'PA BARADE - NIAY 21, 1966
Announ~etnent was made to the Council that'the City S,~r~ ~u~s~
Obispo had ~~vited the City Council to participate in t'he~.r Fi~s~t~'
Parade on M~~r 21, 1966, to which the Cou~cil agreed tha~ all ~o
could partieipate would join in the para,~~ a~tavities.
_"~PUBLI ~,`SCHOOI,S' WEEK" - APFtIL 25-2~,,,r.19fib P~~~;LAMAT'IO1~T BY MAYOR
Rfter pr~sentation of the Lucia ~ar Uni~ied Schook I)istrict's
request for thE subject proclamation, Mayor Wood proclaim~d the - ~
weel~ of April 2S through 29, 1966 as "Public ~chc~ols' Week" in
the City of Arroyo Grande.
TREASURER'S REPORT
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The Tr+~asu~rer's'Report for the month of Niar~h, 1966, w~s
received by th~e Council and directed to ~ pla~ed on file.
DEPARTMENTA~ MbN'Z'HLY REPQ T -
The Depairtrnental Mon ly Report for the manth of Niar~h, l~b£~,
was received~2~ the Council and directed to b8 ~laced on fil~.
Relative to City Departments, the City Admini~trator advi~s~~
the Council thet the site for the Public '~or]~s' Corpcration Yard
Buil,ding was b~eing prepared for pouring the cor~crete fotindat~on
d`~5cing tYie, Ea s~°ter Week.
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' AT "1~HE RE~tTEST OF COU'N':CILi~lAi~? BURT, HECAU3E OF '
H~S POSSIBLE G~NFLICT OF INT'EREST IN THE NEXT
ly1AT~'~R OF BUSINESS TO BE DI,SCUSS~D ~Y THE COUNCTL,
MAYOR WOOD EXCUSEp COUNCILMAI~T B~TRT ~'`~OM THE MEETING
AT 7;50 P.M.
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~CITY COUNCIL AFRI~,, 4, 1966
ARROYO GR~,NDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE 2
~OUTH COUNTY RECREATION D~VELOPMENT COo, INCo - PETITION TO PERMIT
~ AND COMMENCE FINANCING UTILIZING 1911 and 1913 ASSESSMENT`~ACTS
RE. ARROYO.~RANDE COUNTRY; CLUB ESTATES, TRACT NOo 349
Mr. Ernest A. Wilson of the firm of Wilson, Jone~y p4ort~ a~d
'~ynch, 630 N. San Mateo Driveo San Mateo, California, reviewed for
the Council several pertinent documents relative to tl'ie ArroyoC~~~C~ry
Club Estates Subdivision. After inter-discussion between the`Council, '
City Engineer and City Attorney, and after Council di~cussion, a
motion was made by Councilman McNeil, seconded by CounciTwoman
Thompson, that the following documents be received by the.Council
and thereafter filedo
l. Petition for the Acquisition and Construction of
Improvements by Special Assessment and Assessment Bond Acts,
and Waiver of Proceedings Under Divis~on 4 of the Streets
and Highways Code - Arroyo Grande Country Club Estates,
Tract No. 349,
2. Certificate Under Sections 2804 and 2804.2 of the
Streets and Highways Code that Petition is Sufficient -
Tract No. 349, Arroyo Grande Country Glub Estates, Execut~d
by Michael A. Woodyard, dated March 290 1966, and
3. Affidavit Under Section 2804.2 of the Streets and
Highways Code Concerning the Existence of Mortgages or Deeds
of Trust on Property Proposed to be Assessed - Tract No. 349,
Arroyo Grande Country Club Estates, Executed by Albert A.
~ Browne on April l0 1966.
FURTI~R IN THIS CONNECTIONo a Resolution to effect public
improvements (streets, storm drains, curbs ancl gutters, sewers,
utilities of water, gas and electricity, etc.) through assessment
bon~3 acts, was read through the title by the City Attorney. There-
after, a motion was made by Councilwoman Thompson, seconded by
Councilman Levine, to dispense with reading the balance ot the
Resplution. Motion unanimously carried.
RESOLUTION Nd. 691
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO UNDERTAKE PROGEEDINGS
PURSUANT TO SFECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSM~NT BOND
ACTS FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION C)F IMPROVEMENTS
WITHOUT PROCEEDINGS UNDER DTVISION 4 OF TI~#~ STREETS .AND
HIC~HWAY S CODE, ARROYO GRANDE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES,
TRACT NO, 349 ~
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~ Op motion by Counci~woman Thompson, ~ seconded by Ct~~tncilman
Levine, and on the following roll ca11 vote, to vait:
AYES: Councilwoman Thompson, Councilmen Levine,
McNeil and Mayor Wood,
NOES: None,
ABSENT; Councilman Burto
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 4th day of April, 1966. '
FURTHER IN THIS CONNECTION, a R~solution to appoint the
engin~ering firm of Jennings-Hansen Engineering of Ventura and to
appoi}~t the bond law firm of Wilson, JonesO Morton and Lynch was
r~ad through the title by the City Attorneyo Thereafter, a
motian was made by Councilman Levine, seconded by Councilman
McNei,l, to dispense with reading the balance of the Resolution.
Motion unanimously carriedo
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RESOLUTION NO. 692
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING F,~NGINEERS AND ATTORNEYS
ARROYO GRANDE COUNTE~Y CLUB ESTATES, TRACT NO. 349`
On motion by Councilman Levine, se~onded by Councilwoman
Thompson, and on the follawinc~ roll call vote, to wits '
AYES~ ~oun~~.lwQman Thomp~Qn, Councilmen Levine,
` M~~Tei1 and M~ycr~ We~~d,
NOES : Ncane,
` ABSENT: Gouncilman Bur~,
the foregoa.ng Resolution was adopt~d t'1°~i~ ~~'h d~~r o~ A;g~i1, 196fa.
FURTHER IN THIS CQNNECTION, a Regra],utiQn ~~a~~~,t~.t~~a ~c~
acquire and construct the aforementione~ pub~.ic ~~t~a~ev~ment~ w~~ ~
read ~hroug'h t~~ ~i~l~ b~ ~ity A~~orney. T'hereaft~r, a
motion was made by Councilman McNeil, seconded by Councilman Levine,
to clispense with reading the balance of the Resolution. Motion
unanimously carried.
RESOLUTION NOo 693
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT
IMPROVEMENT S
On motion by Councilman McNeil, seconded by Councilwoman
;Thompson, and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYESz Councilwor~tian Thompson, Councilmen Levine,
McNeil and Mayor Wood,
NOES : None,
ABSENT: 'Councilman Burt,
the foregoing resolution was aclopted this 4th day of Apri1, 1966.
COUNCILMAN BURT REJOINED THE COUNCIL AT 8:~45 P.M.
PARKING COMMISSION - SECOND READING
ORDINP,NCE ESTABLISHING AND REGULATING
PARKING COMMISSION
The subject ordinance was read through the title by the City
Clerk; after which a motion was made~by Councilman McN~il,
seconded by Councilman Lev3ne, to dispense with reading the
balance of the Ordinance. '
ORDINANCE NO. 214
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING
A PARKING COMMTSSION AND DEFINING THE ORGANIZATION,
POWERS AND DUTIES THEREOF
On motion by Councilman McNei1, seconded by Councilman Burt, '
and on the following roll call vote, to wit: _
AYES: Councilwoman Thompson, Councilmen Levine,
McNeil, Burt and.Mayor-Wood,
NOES: None, _
ABSENT: None,
the foregoing Ordinance was adopted this 4th day of Apri1, 196F'.
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LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIE~!' RE. ASSEMBLY BILL 128 EFFECTING
POLICEMEN'S RETTREMENT AGE UNDER
~ S.E.R.S. FROM 55 to 50 `
After presentatian by t'l~e City Administrator, and after Council
discussion, the Council directed the City Administrator to. corr~spond
with Assemblyman Winnfield A,. Shoemaker expressing strong opposition
to the passing of such legislation since it would seriously deplete
future police off~cers of our community at a time when their
experience and knawledge would have more value than a younger less
experienced officer.
RECEIPT OF DIVIDEND REMITTANCE FROM STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE
FUND TO CITY~O .-.ARROYO GRANDE AS PERTAINS TO WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
FOR CITY
_ Primarily as a matter' information for t'!ze Cou~c~~., tho
City Administrator advised ~at t'tae City wa~ ir~ ~ee~i~t° c~~` a~
~-,;,dividend premium of $701. 44 on the City' e workme+n' e~c~p~n~t~tian
~~:~the fiscal year ending Juna 30, 1964.
REQUEST~~~.,.LqS .ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISC?RS, HX LEZ'TER, FOR
SUPPORT IN OFPOSING A PLAN TO PLACE AN INITIATIVE ON NOVEMBER BALLOT
LEGALIZING THE GROWTH AND SALE OF MARIJUANA
After the Council's review of the subject letter dated March 11,
1966, under the signature of Werren M. Dorn, Los Ang~les Supervisor,
AND, after further review of resume and report of the City's
Police Chief John Richardson on the matter in question, AND FURTHER,
after Council's resultant discussion,a resolution opposing the •
proposed constitutional initiative re. marijuana was read through
the title by the City Attorney.
RESO~,UTION NO. 694
RESOLUTION OP,pOSING, ,~13.OPQS~ :'~~TTTONAL INITIATIVE
TO LEGALIZF~.=~~3~~T PURCHA~E, POSSESSION, AND
T OF MARI`JUANA
On motion by Councilman Burt, seconded by Councilman McNeil,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
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AYES: Councilwoman Thompson, Coun~ilmen Levine,
McNeil, Burt and Mayor Wood,
NOES: None,
ABSENT: None,
th~ foregoing Resolution was adopted this 4th day of April, 1966.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL'S APPROVAL RE.
IMPROVEMENT OF 15 TREE PLANTERS IN
WILLIAMSBROTHERS' SHOPPING CENTER
After presentation to the Cauncil and their r~sultant discussion,
the Gouncil extended their approval for the installation of red brick
borders to encompass the existing 15 tree planters at Williams
~rothers' Shopping Center to better £acilitate control and main-
tenance, and safety; AND FOR the expenditure of approximately
$75.00 to accomplish the aforementioned project.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL'S APPROVAL
TO COMMENCE BEAUTIFICATION IMPROVE~lENT OF TRAFFIC ISLAND
ON TRAFFIC WAYo AND APPROVAL'Il~ EXPEND MONIES THEREFOR
After presentation of the proposed improvement, and after
Council discussiono a motion~was made by Councilman McNeilB seconded
by Councilman Levinea that the planned improvementso as proposed
by the Parks and Recreation Commission, for the traffic island on
Traffic Way, i. e., erection of three planters together with an - r
electrical hookup, be approved; AND FURTHER, that the maximum sum
: of $200.00 be expended for such beautification proj~ct. Motion ~
carried.
JOINT MEETING - PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL
SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY. MAY 11, 1966
After !~ouncil discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman
Thompson, seconded by Councilman Levine, that a joint meeting
between the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council ~
for budget discussion and other purposes be held on Wednesday, ~
May 11, 1966, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Arroyo r
Grande City Hall. Motion carried.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL TO
APPLY FOR FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR PROPOSED CITY
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS i
After review of the subject request, the Council elected to
hold in abeyance their final decision on this matter pending their
joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission on May 11, 1966. -
VALLEY VIEW SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL - REQUEST TO PURCHASE
CITY-OWNED LAND ADJACENT TO KOAG RADIO STATION
After presentation by the City Administrator of the letter
request, the Council then heard Mr. Clarence Earing, speaking on
behalf of the School, present his explanation that the property
was needed for an auditorium ~ite. After discussion, the Council
concluded that they did not feel i~ advisable to sell any city-owned
property at this time, and further that the Parks and.Recreation
Commission was preparing a study of all now unimproved city-owned
property for possible park and/or recreational development.
NECESSITATED PURCHASE OF POWER LAWN MOWER, AN UNBUDGETED ITEM
The City Administrator advised that the mower now used for the
grounds' maintenance by the City had ceased to function properly,
and it was not economical to repair same; thus, necessitating
th~ purchase of a new power lawn mower. After inter-discussion
of the Council and the City Administrator, a motion was made by
Councilwoman Thompson, seconded by Councilman McNeil, that the
City purchase a new power mower, equipped with basket, for a sum
not to exceed $400.00. Motion carried.
SET HEARING RE. CONSTRUCTION OF CURB, GUTTERS AND DRIVEWAY APRONS
ON PORTIONS OF GRAND AVENUE BETWEEN HALCYON ROAD & ELM STREET
After Council discussiono a motion was made by Councilman'
Levine, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson~ that a public hear~ing on
the matter of construction of curl~, gutte.rs and driveway aprons
on portions of Grand Avenue between Halcyon Road and Elm Street
be set for April 19, 1966 at 8:00 PoM. Motion carried.
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ENGINEERING AND GRADING CONTRACTORS' ASSOCI~iTIC~N - REQUEST OF
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE TO ENTER INTO AN'UNI~ERSTANDING RE. CIVIL
DEFENSE EMERGENCIES WITH AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
TO SIGN SAME :
After presentation by the City Administratoro and after Conncil
discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Thompsono seconded
by Councilman Levine, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authori2ed~~
~ to sign an understanding between the Engineering and Grading
' Contractors' Association and the City of Arroyo Grande, which
' unclerstanding sets out that the E.G.C.A. will provide and perform
civil defense work during an emergency at actual cost to the City.
Motion carried.
LOPEZ D.AM PROJECT
The City Administrator advised the Council that the City of
Pismo Beach had executed the water contract, and that the City of
Grover City was reportedly about to finalize their v~rritten
execution of the Lopez wate~ contract.
~ NACIMIENTO LAKE VJATER SOURCE
` The City Administrator advised the Council that the matter of
Nacimiento Lake water source was scheduled for hearing on the San
Lui~ Obispo County Board of Supervisors' agenda for Monday, April 11,
1966, relative to county-wide tax payment of this water source.
5AN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY WATER RESOURCESa ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RECEIPT OF MINUTES
The minutes of the named Advisory CQmmittee for March 1, 19C6
were received by the Council and di~ect~d to be filed.
Mr. Don Talleyo alternate representative for the City of
Arroyo Grande, advised he had attended the March lst meeting, but
the ~atters under discussion did not affect the City in particular.
G~1~'ERAL DISCUSSI ON - RE m PROPOSED ENGINEERING REPORT ON `SEWER STUI)Y
RE. FEASTBIT~ITY OF4 A£ITY-WIDE SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROGRANI VS.
VARIOUS SEWER DISTRICTS
The Council was advised that this matter was being held in
abeyance until the next regular meeting.
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SOUTH SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT - PROGRESS REPORT
The City Administrator° advisecl that a second federal grant
had been approved during the past week, and that the Ocean Outfall
Line was anticipated to be installed at any time.
OCEANO AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS
The City Administrator advised the Council that the matter of
improvements at the Oceano Airport had been referred by the San Luis
Obispo County Board of Supervisors to Supervisor Lyle Carpenter,
and that beginning steps have been made to effect improvements at
th~ Oceano Airport.
STATE HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS
Mayor Wood advised that he and the City Aclministrator had
attended the Highways' Committee Meeting on March 31, 1966, and
that the following were highway improvements which had been placed `
under the "Ao' Category: Grand A~,enue, for revised channelization
and street alignment; and°Lo~ Be~ros'Interchange ins£allation.
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Further, the Committee had placed under study the proposed route of
Highway 227, (across the Nipomo Mesa to Guadalupe), rather than
attempting to change and/or improve Highway One as a freeway.
: COUNCILMAN BAIRI~ MCNEIL '
Councilman Baird McNeil expressed his thanks and appreciation
to the Citizens of Arroyo Grande, as well as the City Council and
City Staff, for making his four past years of representation on
the Council such enjoyable and experience-filled years.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilman Levine, seconded by Councilwoman
Thompson, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
until April 1~, 1966 at 7s30 P.M.
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CI CLERK MAYOR
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